Gin, Gorgeous Gardens and the New Forest

GIN, GORGEOUS GARDENS AND THE NEW FOREST

 

15 – 19 May 2026

Friday – Tuesday

5 Days

From £599

 

Hampshire is the perfect blend of city, coast and country with quaint towns, two National Parks and a thriving culture. You’ll have time to explore Winchester and visit the famous Bombay Sapphire Distillery for a tour and tasting. Take in the delights of the New Forest with stops at Lyndhurst and Lymington and a relaxing visit to the gorgeous gardens at Exbury. We’ll then head to the coast with time to explore the maritime city of Portsmouth.

 

HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS

Winchester   |   Bombay Sapphire Distillery tour   |   Lyndhurst   |   Lymington  |   Exbury Gardens |   Portsmouth   |   Petersfield  

 

DAY ONE – Arrival

We depart from your home and travel to Hampshire arriving late afternoon you will have time to relax before dinner this evening.

 

DAY TWO – Winchester and Bombay Sapphire Gin Distillery

This morning we enjoy a drive to the historic town of Winchester. Here you’ll have time to see the city’s cathedral, explore the high street or perhaps visit one of the many museums in the town. Later, we visit the Bombay Sapphire Gin Distillery for their ‘Self Discovery Experience’. This experience showcases the very best of Bombay Sapphire gin and the beautiful, historic distillery. It includes a 15-minute guided tour throughout the Still House plus a complimentary drink in the Mill Bar.

 

Please note: The Bombay Sapphire Experience is in a working distillery, passengers must wear suitable footwear (e.g. no open-toed shoes or high heels).

 

DAY THREE – Lyndhurst, Lymington and Exbury Gardens

This morning, we head to the town of Lyndhurst, known as the capital of the New Forest since the times of William the Conqueror. Lyndhurst offers a wide range of shops, cosy tea rooms, old-world pubs and cafes. Later, we travel to the market town of Lymington, in the south of the New Forest. Here we have a chance to enjoy lunch and spend some time exploring at our own pace. In the afternoon, we continue through the stunning New Forest, arriving at Exbury Gardens, a spectacular 200-acre woodland garden famous for the Rothschild collection of rhododendrons, azaleas and camellias.

Our day begins with a ride through the South Downs, reaching the market town of Petersfield where we enjoy a stop in the heart of the National Park. The town has a variety of local shops, as well as a museum, Psychic Garden and art gallery. Today is also market day! Afterwards, we head to the coast where the rest of the day is yours in the Maritime City of Portsmouth. Perhaps visit the Historic Dockyard, home of ‘Victory’ and ‘Mary Rose’, or see the lovely cathedral.

 

DAY FIVE – Departure

After breakfast this morning 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

Exbury Gardens

Bombay Sapphire Distillery “Self-Discovery Experience”.

 

THE HAMPSHIRE COURT HOTEL, CHINEHAM

The Hampshire Court Hotel stands at Chineham on the outskirts of Basingstoke. Part of the prestigious Q Hotels group, hotel facilities include a leisure club with indoor swimming pool and gym. Accommodation offers a range of smart, comfortable and stylish bedrooms. All bedrooms are ensuite and have television, telephone, hairdryer and tea & coffee making facilities. The hotel has a lift.

Please Note: This hotel does not have ground floor rooms or walk in showers.

YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES

Luxury coach travel

Home pick-up

4 nights accommodation, dinner & breakfast

Porterage on arrival and departure

Exbury Gardens

Bombay Sapphire Distillery “Self-Discovery Experience”.

 

THE HAMPSHIRE COURT HOTEL, CHINEHAM

The Hampshire Court Hotel stands at Chineham on the outskirts of Basingstoke. Part of the prestigious Q Hotels group, hotel facilities include a leisure club with indoor swimming pool and gym. Accommodation offers a range of smart, comfortable and stylish bedrooms. All bedrooms are ensuite and have television, telephone, hairdryer and tea & coffee making facilities. The hotel has a lift.

 

Please Note: This hotel does not have ground floor rooms or walk in showers.

 

 HOTEL FACILITIES INCLUDE

General	Rooms	Accessibility
4 star	Tea/coffee making facilities	Lift
Bar	Television
Restaurant	Wifi
Lounge

 

DAYS	TOUR DATE	DEPARTS	TERMS	SUPPLEMENT
5	15 - 19 MAY 2026	FRIDAY	£599	£126 SINGLE
JONES HOLIDAYS INSURANCE			£36

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).

Hampshire Court Hotel