Lincoln Grimsthorpe Castle and Rutland Water

LINCOLN, GRIMSTHORPE CASTLE AND RUTLAND WATER

 

18 – 22 August 2025

Monday - Friday

5 Days

From £599

 

Get ready to dive into the rich history and culture of this stunning county, as we take you on a journey through some of its most captivating sites. We invite you to discover the famous Barnsdale Gardens, familiar to many TV viewers as the original home of Gardeners World.

 

 

HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS

Oakham and Barnsdale Gardens   |   Rutland Water Cruise   |   Nene Valley Railway   |   Peterborough   |   Grimsthorpe Castle   |   Lincoln 

 

DAY ONE – Arrival

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

 

DAY TWO – Oakham, Barnsdale Gardens – Rutland Water Cruise

Our first stop today is Oakham, county town of Rutland. Rutland is England’s smallest county and Oakham’s stylish boutiques, and exclusive little gift shops are a delight. Later we head along the edge of Rutland Water to visit the famous Barnsdale Gardens, familiar to many TV viewers as the original home of Gardeners World.

The gardens comprise 38 individual gardens and features blended together by the borders into one eight-acre garden. From Barnsdale, we return to Rutland Water and enjoy a relaxing cruise on the ‘Rutland Belle’ to round off the day.

 

DAY THREE – Nene Valley Railway, Peterborough and Grimsthorpe Castle

Today’s excursion takes us first for a ride on the Nene Valley Railway, which is a living heritage railway tended to by its loyal band of volunteers.. Afterwards, we head for Peterborough where we have time to look around the city, with its magnificent cathedral.

In the afternoon, we have the delight of visiting Grimsthorpe Castle. The castle was originally presented by Henry VIII as a wedding gift to Lord Willoughby de Eresby and his Spanish bride, Maria de Salinas, lady-in-waiting and confidante of Queen Katherine of Aragon. Ownership has remained in successive generations of the same family. The castle is centred around sweeping parkland, formal gardens and a 50-acre lake.

 

DAY FOUR – Lincoln

Today we drive to the historic city of Lincoln with its magnificent cathedral, and Norman Castle next door. The old town is a labyrinth of little alleyways and interesting shops to explore - with plenty of tea rooms for refreshments.

 

DAY FIVE –Departure

After breakfast this morning we leave our hotel for the last time, making our journey home with comfort stops en route.

 

YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES

• Luxury coach travel

• Home pick-up

• 4 nights accommodation, dinner & breakfast

• Tea/Coffee & biscuits on arrival

• Porterage on arrival and departure

• Barnsdale Gardens

• Rutland Water Cruise

• Nene Valley Railway

• Grimsthorpe Castle.

 

THE BARN HOTEL & SPA, GRANTHAM

Welcome to The Barn Hotel & Spa, where rustic charm intertwines with remarkable hospitality. Nestled amidst the enchanting countryside of Grantham, in the heart of England, this charming hotel beckons you to immerse yourself in its timeless allure. Hotel facilities include a Health Club & Spa with indoor swimming pool, sauna & spa.  Hotel has a lift.

YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES

• Luxury coach travel

• Home pick-up

• 4 nights accommodation, dinner & breakfast

• Tea/Coffee & biscuits on arrival

• Porterage on arrival and departure

• Barnsdale Gardens

• Rutland Water Cruise

• Nene Valley Railway

• Grimsthorpe Castle.

 

THE BARN HOTEL & SPA, GRANTHAM

Welcome to The Barn Hotel & Spa, where rustic charm intertwines with remarkable hospitality. Nestled amidst the enchanting countryside of Grantham, in the heart of England, this charming hotel beckons you to immerse yourself in its timeless allure. Hotel facilities include a Health Club & Spa with indoor swimming pool, sauna & spa.  Hotel has a lift.

 

 HOTEL FACILITIES INCLUDE

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

 

DAYS	TOUR DATE	DEPARTS	TERMS	SUPPLEMENT
5	18 – 22 AUG 2025	MONDAY	£599	£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).

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