Royal Spectacle and Wartime Secrets - London

A ROYAL SPECTACLE & WARTIME SECRETS – London Short Break

 

12 – 14 June 2026

Friday – Sunday

3 Days

From £375

 

Step into history and pageantry on this captivating short break, where tradition and intrigue combine for a truly memorable experience. Witness the splendour of Trooping the Colour, the official celebration of the Sovereign’s birthday, in the heart of London. This spectacular military ceremony, full of pomp and precision, offers an unforgettable glimpse into Britain's proud heritage, as the King’s personal troops parade before the public with impeccable skill and grandeur.

But the journey doesn’t stop there. Delve into the fascinating world of wartime codebreakers with a visit to Bletchley Park, the once top-secret home of the British Government Code and Cypher School. Discover how Alan Turing and his colleagues cracked enemy codes, helping to shorten the Second World War and shape modern computing. Rich in innovation and inspiration, Bletchley is a must-see for history enthusiasts and curious minds alike.

 

HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS

 

London (Trooping the Colour)   |   Bletchley Park   |   Bicester Village

 

DAY ONE – Bletchley Park and Arrival

We depart from your home and travel first to Bletchley Park where you can explore this extraordinary place and discover the amazing stories of the World War Two Codebreakers. After our visit we’ll then continue to our hotel in High Wycombe, arriving in time for dinner this evening.

 

DAY TWO – London - Trooping the Colour 

This morning, we head into London, today is trooping of the colour starting from Buckingham palace. The day is yours, but if you would like to see the parade, it starts at 10.30am, and you’ll have plenty of time to view parade, and then explore at your leisure, don’t forget to look for the fly past at 1pm, you can’t miss it.  We’ll return to our hotel at the end of the day.

 

DAY THREE – Bicester Village and Departure

After breakfast this morning we depart our hotel and first make a stop at Bicester Village, where more than 120 boutiques, and delectable restaurants and cafes await you. We’ll then continue our journey home.

 

YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES

Luxury coach travel

Home pick-up

2 nights accommodation, dinner & breakfast

Porterage on arrival and departure

Welcome tea/coffee on arrival

Tea/coffee after dinner each evening

Bletchley Park.

 

HOLIDAY INN HIGH WYCOMBE

The Holiday Inn High Wycombe is ideally located base for our tour. All rooms have comfortable beds and blackout curtains, large TV screen offering Freeview channels, air-conditioning throughout and free Wi-Fi. Tastefully decorated, modern, bright, airy environment.

 

All single rooms are double/twin for sole occupancy.

YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES

Luxury coach travel

Home pick-up

2 nights accommodation, dinner & breakfast

Porterage on arrival and departure

Welcome tea/coffee on arrival

Tea/coffee after dinner each evening

Bletchley Park.

 

HOLIDAY INN HIGH WYCOMBE

The Holiday Inn High Wycombe is ideally located base for our tour. All rooms have comfortable beds and blackout curtains, large TV screen offering Freeview channels, air-conditioning throughout and free Wi-Fi. Tastefully decorated, modern, bright, airy environment.

All single rooms are double/twin for sole occupancy.

 

HOTEL FACILITIES INCLUDE

General	Rooms	Accessibility
4 star	Tea/coffee making facilities	Wheelchair accessible
Bar	Television
Restaurant	Wifi
Lounge
Gym

 

GROUP BOOKINGS

Looking to take a group, if you book 20 places or more on this tour the tour organiser will go Free of Charge.

 

DAYS	TOUR DATE	DEPARTS	TERMS	SUPPLEMENT
3	12 – 14 JUN 2026	FRIDAY	£375	£44 SINGLE
JONES HOLIDAYS INSURANCE			£35

 

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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).

 

Holiday Inn High Wycombe Trooping the Colour