Leicestershire Legends & Legacy

LEICESTERSHIRE LEGENDS AND LEGACY

 

4 – 7 December 2025

Thursday – Sunday

4 Days

From £489

 

A lovely holiday exploring the attractions and interesting history of Leicestershire, including an afternoon cream tea cruise.

 

HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS

 

Bridgnorth   |   Shrewsbury   |   Belton House   |   Easton Walled Gardens   |   King Richard III   |   Leicester  

 

DAY ONE – Arrival

We depart from your home and travel south firstly to Bridgnorth where you have time at leisure before we continue our journey to our hotel in Leicester arriving late afternoon.  Time to relax before dinner this evening.

 

DAY TWO – Belton House and Easton Walled Gardens

This morning we travel northwest and visit Belton House, an impressive National Trust property, often used for filming… maybe you will recognise it.

Generations of the Brownlow family made their mark on Belton, commissioning the finest designers and craftsmen of their age to shape the estate you see today. The house and gardens showcase cutting edge design and innovation, from 17th century sash windows to a cast iron-framed orangery in the Italian Garden, made possible thanks to the Industrial Revolution. The interiors are equally impressive, with a dazzling collection of silver, porcelain, and a world-renowned library.

We then make our way to Easton, 450 years in the making. Nestled in a secluded valley, Easton Walled Gardens offer a pause from the pace of life, where renewal comes naturally. Saunter through the Gardens, sit and sip in the Applestore tearoom or shop in the Courtyard. 

You will enjoy the scent, sights, and sound of an English garden before we then return to our hotel with time to relax before dinner this evening.

 

DAY THREE – King Richard III and Leicester

This morning we head into Leicester, this vibrant city is yours to explore.

The heart of the city is the shopping core. From the 800-year-old market which is one of the biggest in Europe to the independent boutiques, arcades and eateries of The Lanes and the multitude of stores and restaurants in the Highcross shopping complex, Leicester’s sterling retail offers sprawls out in all directions from the iconic 146-year-old Clock Tower.

After lunch we explore the history of King Richard III. Following the discovery of remains in the car park in August 2012, Leicester City Council purchased an old school building with the aim of creating a centre that would tell the story of the remarkable search for – and at that point unconfirmed discovery of – King Richard III.

Today it is the King Richard III visitor centre, incredible transformation of the former Alderman Newton’s School, located right next to the spot where the King’s remains were found. The stunning Victorian Gothic revival building was built partly on the site of the former Grey Friars Church and is in the heart of Leicester’s Old Town.

There is plenty of opportunity for refreshments before we enjoy our Rutland Water Cruise this afternoon, with Afternoon Cream Tea.

 

DAY FOUR – Shrewsbury and Departure

After breakfast, this morning we leave our hotel and make our journey home calling at Shrewsbury on our way before continuing our journey.

 

YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES

• Luxury coach travel

• 3 nights accommodation, dinner & breakfast

• Porterage on arrival and departure

• Welcome tea/coffee on arrival

• Tea/coffee after dinner each evening

• Admission to Belton House

• Admission to Easton Walled Gardens

• Admission to King Richard III Visitor Centre.

 

HILTON HOTEL, LEICESTER

This modern hotel is in the perfect location for our stay and gives you everything you would expect from a modern hotel including an indoor swimming pool and gym.

 

YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES

Luxury coach travel

3 nights accommodation, dinner & breakfast

Porterage on arrival and departure

Welcome tea/coffee on arrival

Tea/coffee after dinner each evening

Admission to Belton House

Admission to Easton Walled Gardens

Admission to King Richard III Visitor Centre.

 

HILTON HOTEL, LEICESTER

This modern hotel is in the perfect location for our stay and gives you everything you would expect from a modern hotel including an indoor swimming pool and gym.

 

HOTEL FACILITIES INCLUDE

General	Rooms	Accessibility
4 star	Tea/coffee making facilities	Lift
Bar	Television	Wheelchair accessible
Restaurant	Hairdryer
Lounge	Wi-Fi

 

DAYS	TOUR DATE	DEPARTS	TERMS	SUPPLEMENT
4	4 – 7 DEC 2025	THURSDAY	£489	£90 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).

King Richard III Visitor Centre Easton Belton House Hilton Hotel Leister