Avons Calling - Gloucester

AVON’S CALLING

 

21 – 24 September 2025

Sunday - Wednesday

4 Days

From £525

 

With a conveniently located base, this tour features the must-see cities of maritime Bristol and elegant Bath, in addition to a stylish garden, calming canal cruise, beautiful scenic drive and Westonbirt Arboretum.

 

 

HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS

 

Painswick Rococo Garden   |   Gloucester Canal   |   Wells   |   Bristol   |   Westonbirt Arboretum   |   Bath

 

DAY ONE – Arrival

We depart from your home and travel to our hotel located in Gloucester with time to relax before dinner this evening.

 

DAY TWO – Painswick Rococo Garden and Gloucester Canal

Today begins at Painswick Rococo Garden which was designed in the 1740s as a fanciful pleasure garden for the owner of Painswick House and his guests.  Delight in the magical follies and spectacular views of the Cotswold countryside.

This afternoon we visit Gloucester for a canal cruise with commentary from the skipper, followed by time at leisure to explore the famous Docks.  The restored warehouses make this a remarkably complete example of a Victorian port.

 

DAY THREE – Wells and Brunell’s SS Great Britain

A scenic drive this morning through the Somerset Levels, Mendip Hills and Cheddar Gorge to the lovely medieval city of Wells. 

We then continue to Bristol, where the harbour side and shopping areas offer a variety of attractions and retail experiences. We have included admission to Brunel’s SS Great Britain, once the longest passenger ship in the world. 

 

DAY FOUR – Westonbrit Arboretum, Bath and Departure

This morning is to the stunning Westonbirt Arboretum home to one of the most spectacular tree collections in the world, which now features a treetop walkway, accessible to all.

This afternoon we have time at leisure in the beautiful Georgian City of Bath before we make our way home with comfort stops en route.

 

YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES

• Luxury coach travel

• Home pick-up

• 3 nights accommodation, dinner & breakfast

• Tea / Coffee after dinner

• Porterage

• Admission to Painswick Rococo Garden

• 45 mins cruise on the Gloucester Canal

• Admission to Brunel’s SS Great Britain

• Admission to Westonbirt Arboretum.

 

MERCURE GLOUCESTER, BOWDEN HALL HOTEL, GLOUCESTER

Located on the outskirts of picturesque Gloucester and set among 12 acres of Cotswolds greenery, the Mercure Gloucester, Bowden Hall Hotel is the ideal country retreat. Recently refurbished public areas have brought this hotel back to its former glory, boasting a breathtaking blend of traditional and contemporary design that will satisfy any guest. Locally inspired artworks, bespoke crystal chandeliers, and soft pastel shades create a leisurely atmosphere with a touch of English elegance.

YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES

Luxury coach travel

Home pick-up

3 nights accommodation, dinner & breakfast

Tea / Coffee after dinner

Porterage

Admission to Painswick Rococo Garden

45 mins cruise on the Gloucester Canal

Admission to Brunel’s SS Great Britain

Admission to Westonbirt Arboretum.

 

MERCURE GLOUCESTER, BOWDEN HALL HOTEL, GLOUCESTER

Located on the outskirts of picturesque Gloucester and set among 12 acres of Cotswolds greenery, the Mercure Gloucester, Bowden Hall Hotel is the ideal country retreat. Recently refurbished public areas have brought this hotel back to its former glory, boasting a breathtaking blend of traditional and contemporary design that will satisfy any guest. Locally inspired artworks, bespoke crystal chandeliers, and soft pastel shades create a leisurely atmosphere with a touch of English elegance.

 

HOTEL FACILITIES INCLUDE

General	Rooms	Accessibility
4 star	Tea/coffee making facilities	Lift
Bar	Television	Wheelchair accessible
Restaurant	Hairdryer
Lounge	Wi-Fi
	Iron
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DAYS	TOUR DATE	DEPARTS	TERMS	SUPPLEMENT
4	21 – 24 SEP 2025	SUNDAY	£525	£120 SINGLE

 

INSURANCE

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).

Mercure Gloucester