Norfolks Treasures & Wonders - Jones Prestige

NORFOLK’S NATIONAL TREASURES & NATURAL WONDERS – Jones Prestige

 

15 – 19 July 2024

Saturday – Wednesday

5 Days

From £639

 

A VIP-laden tour of regal pleasures, fine national treasures, and wildlife wonders.

 

Enjoy a visit to Sandrinham House, the much-loved retreat of Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla, with elaborately landscaped gardens of intricate opulence and stunning sport-devoted staterooms. Enjoy the grand entrance of the Marble Hall at the imposing, 18th-century Palladian country house Holkham Hall with a Private VIP Tour, to hear of the Coke family's ancient collections and influence from the days of the Gunpowder Plot to the agricultural revolution.

 

A sensory delight welcomes you at world-renowned Norfolk Lavender Farm, where you can pause for a while in tranquil relaxing gardens, and captivating, sweet smells in the air before you encounter wildlife in the best way imaginable on a return boat trip to England’s largest seal colony at picturesque Blakeney Harbour.

 

Complete the tour feeling the wind in your hair, trundling through the unspoilt countryside on the Mid-Norfolk Railway, from the charming market town of Dereham to historic Wymondham Abbey.

 

 

HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS

 

King’s Lynn   |   Norfolk Lavender   |   Sandringham House Tour   |   Afternoon tea at Sandringham House   |   Private VIP Tour of Holkham Hall   |   Mid Norfolk Railway Journey   |   Blakeney Harbour Seal Cruise

 

 

DAY ONE – Arrival

We depart from your home and travel to King’s Lynn, in Norfolk with comfort stops en route.  You will enjoy tea and coffee on arrival, and you’ll then have time to relax before dinner this evening.

 

DAY TWO – Norfolk Lavender, Tour of Sandringham House & Afternoon Tea

This morning you will be able to relax and rejuvenate at the World-renowned, award winning, Norfolk Lavender Farm, set in 100 acres of fragrant meadows on the Sandringham estate. Starting with just 6 acres and 13,000 plants, you can now see 100 varieties on display from the holder of the National Collection of Lavenders. Hear about a vibrant heritage as you learn about the wide and varied use of the lavender oil distilled onsite, from fragrance and aromatherapy scenting the Roman baths to soldiers first-aid kits for healing and soothing, and cooking ingredients to be enjoyed in treats including the famous Lavender Cake and Scones available in the Lavender Lounge tearoom!

 

We then visit Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla's much-loved country retreat Sandringham, we explore opulent, elaborate state rooms devoted to the sporting pastimes such as a gun and billiard rooms, displaying collections of Oriental and Indian arms and armour, rich with regal treasures. Set among 20,000 acres of stunning landscaped gardens, in the Norfolk coast AONB, and home to four generations of British monarchs, your tour includes free time to discover the estate, first recorded in the Domesday book, nicely complimented with a tasty afternoon tea fit for a King and Queen.

 

DAY THREE – VIP Private tour of Holkham Hall, Mid Norfolk Railway Journey

This morning we head to the north Norfolk coast and the imposing 18th-century Palladian estate Holkham Hall, a stunning setting for a VIP Tour. You will be greeted with tea/coffee and biscuits before we take our private VIP tour.

 

Embellished with treasures and collections gained from European Grand Tour origins, and with rich red velvet walls striking a powerful portrait against marble staircase backdrops, learn of 400 years of the influential Coke family. From prosecuting the Gunpowder plotters, to present-day 'Great Farm Projects' fitting a vision of the ultimate pioneering and sustainable rural estate, Holkham is not without a story to expose. Set in rolling parkland, with 6 acres of landscaped gardens being lovingly restored to former glory, take time to relax in the tranquillity alongside nature trails and elegant Holkham lake.

 

We then travel to Dereham for our railway journey. Whistle through the heart of Norfolk’s unspoilt countryside for 17.5 miles on one of the longest preserved ‘new generation’ heritage railways, for views of rural countryside and small wayside market town stations to visit the historic, beautiful Wymondham Abbey adjacent to the river Tiffey, before returning to restored Victorian station Dereham, featuring period ticket office, tearoom, and displays of local railway artefacts.  (Duration of journey 100mins.)

 

DAY FOUR – Blakeney Seal Cruise

After breakfast, we have some free time enjoying King’s Lynn, full of history and with a vibrant town centre we are confident you will appreciate time at leisure discovering this historic town.  This afternoon we take on board some sea air. With over 80 years of experience operating in Blakeney Harbour, a trip to the Blakeney Seals with Beans Boats offers a rare opportunity to get 'up close and personal' to the resident Grey seal and Common Seal colonies without causing a disturbance. Our cruise is booked for 15:00hrs.

 

DAY FIVE – Departure

After breakfast we leave our hotel and make our journey home with comfort stops en route.

 

YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES

• Luxury coach travel

• Home pick-up

• 4 nights accommodation, dinner & breakfast

• Porterage on arrival and departure

• Welcome tea/coffee on arrival

• Tea/coffee after dinner each evening

• Admission to Norfolk Lavender Farm

• Sandringham House Tour

• Afternoon Tea at Sandringham House

• Private VIP Tour of Holkham Hall

• Tea and biscuits on arrival at Holkham Hall

• Mid Norfolk Railway Return Journey

• Blakeney Harbour Seal Cruise.

 

DUKE’S HEAD HOTEL, KING’S LYNN

There can be few more imposing hotels in the east of England than the Dukes Head. Its striking powder-blue façade, a study in Georgian elegance, is as much a part of King's Lynn's Tuesday Market Place as the stalls that have traded here for generations. It's the quintessential market town hotel - a handsome hostelry with history at every turn, restored and restyled for the discerning twenty-first-century traveller. Stay here and you'll join quite a guest list. Political icons; princesses; the who's who of King's Lynn's past - the Duke’s Head has played host to them all. Today, period charm meets contemporary chic, spacious rooms envelop you in comfort, and the very best local produce is served - in an acclaimed restaurant and a buzzing new bar.

 

Customer Review

“This holiday was 1^st class, I enjoyed every part of it. The Dukes Head was excellent and in a very good location.”

YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES

Luxury coach travel

Home pick-up

4 nights accommodation, dinner & breakfast

Porterage on arrival and departure

Welcome tea/coffee on arrival

Tea/coffee after dinner each evening

Admission to Norfolk Lavender Farm

Sandringham House Tour

Afternoon Tea at Sandringham House

Private VIP Tour of Holkham Hall

Tea and biscuits on arrival at Holkham Hall

North Norfolk Railway Return Journey

Blakeney Harbour Seal Cruise.

 

DUKE’S HEAD HOTEL, KING’S LYNN

There can be few more imposing hotels in the east of England than the Dukes Head. Its striking powder-blue façade, a study in Georgian elegance, is as much a part of King's Lynn's Tuesday Market Place as the stalls that have traded here for generations. It's the quintessential market town hotel - a handsome hostelry with history at every turn, restored and restyled for the discerning twenty-first-century traveller. Stay here and you'll join quite a guest list. Political icons; princesses; the who's who of King's Lynn's past - the Duke’s Head has played host to them all. Today, period charm meets contemporary chic, spacious rooms envelop you in comfort, and the very best local produce is served - in an acclaimed restaurant and a buzzing new bar.

 

HOTEL FACILITIES INCLUDE

TV, tea making facilities, wifi, gym, lift, hairdryer

 

DAYS	TOUR DATE	DEPARTS	TERMS	SUPPLEMENT
5	15 – 19 JUL 2023	SATURDAY	£639	£100 SINGLE
JONES HOLIDAYS INSURANCE			£27.28

 

Rooms are allocated on a first come first served basis and are limited. If no single supplement applies this is limited to the tour single room allocation and therefore additional cost may apply.  Prices displayed are per person unless otherwise stated. If door-to-door pick-up is included there may be additional charges for out of area. Itineraries and hotel inclusions may be subject to change. Seat numbers on the coach may be subject to change. Issues whilst on tour must be raised in the first instance with the driver. Covid-19 restrictions may apply. When making bookings you accept on behalf of yourself and your party the terms in our Trading Charter which can be found in our brochure, on our website at http://www.jonesholidays.co.uk/Jones-holidays-trading-charter, or a copy can be requested from our Sales office.  If your holiday is more than 56 days from departure, we offer a 7-day cooling off period where a full refund will be offered from the date of the initial confirmation invoice (with the exception of flight holidays).

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