South Downs Portsmouth & Sussex Bygone Years

SOUTH DOWNS, PORTSMOUTH AND SUSSEX BYGONE YEARS

 

28 August – 1 September 2025

Thursday – Monday

5 Days

From £675

 

This tour combines the city's modern attractions. Explore with an Ultimate Explorer Ticket for Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. A guided excursion through the pretty South Downs and a trip to Weald & Downland Open Air Museum make for a varied and memorable tour.

 

 

HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS

 

Portsmouth   |    Portsmouth Historic Dockyard   |   Guided Tour of South Downs   |   Weald & Downland Open Air Museum  |  Winchester  

 

DAY ONE – Arrival

We depart from your home and travel to Hampshire arriving late afternoon allowing us time to refresh and relax before dinner this evening.

 

DAY TWO – Portsmouth Historic Dockyard and Portsmouth

A full day at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard and all its attractions, including a cruise around Portsmouth Harbour and admission to the Mary Rose Experience. Journey through time aboard the historic ships and understand the Royal Navy, past, present, and future. This afternoon and time allowing, you can have time in Portsmouth, maybe take a trip up the Spinnaker Tower (not included).

 

DAY THREE – Guided tour of the South Downs

Journey inland today to the beautiful South Downs, characterised by rolling chalk downs, deep dry valleys, and steep slopes with wide views over the wooded farmland of the Sussex Weald and glimpses of the shimmering sea. A guide will lead you through the most scenic areas.

 

DAY FOUR – Weald & Downland Open Air Museum

After breakfast we head to Chichester to the Weald & Downland Living Museum, location of ‘The Repair Shop’, where historic buildings and scenic landscapes await. A hidden gem in the South-East, quintessentially British in a picture-perfect setting. It is a museum for those who want to see, touch and even smell what life was really like for people living in years gone by.

Immerse yourself in stories and rich history spanning 700 years as you wander through the vast 40-acre site. Marvel at meticulously furnished exhibit houses and let yourself be transported to a bygone era.

This afternoon we travel the short distance to the historic City of Winchester with its medieval streets, and wonderful Cathedral, plus stunning architecture, there is plenty to enjoy during our stop. We then return to our hotel to relax and reminisce about our day.

 

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

• Tea/Coffee after dinner

• Visit to Winchester

• Ultimate Explorer Ticket for Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, Portsmouth

• Full Days Guided Tour through the South Downs

• Admission to Weald & Downland Open Air Museum, Chichester

 

NORTON PARK HOTEL, SPA & MANOR HOUSE,  WINCHESTER

On the outskirts of Winchester, Norton Park is a sumptuous hotel blending beautiful contemporary chic with historical elegance all set within 54 acres of peaceful grounds. the hotel has all the facilities to surpass your expectations. There is a lift at this hotel. *Please note: this is a large hotel with 166 bedrooms, some rooms may be some distance from reception area.

YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES

Luxury coach travel

Home pick-up

4 nights’ accommodation, dinner & breakfast

Porterage on arrival and departure

Tea/Coffee after dinner

Visit to Winchester

Ultimate Explorer Ticket for Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, Portsmouth

Full Days Guided Tour through the South Downs

Admission to Weald & Downland Open Air Museum, Chichester

 

NORTON PARK HOTEL, SPA & MANOR HOUSE,  WINCHESTER

On the outskirts of Winchester, Norton Park is a sumptuous hotel blending beautiful contemporary chic with historical elegance all set within 54 acres of peaceful grounds. the hotel has all the facilities to surpass your expectations. There is a lift at this hotel. *Please note: this is a large hotel with 166 bedrooms, some rooms may be some distance from reception area.

 

HOTEL FACILITIES INCLUDE

TV, tea making facilities, swimming pool, gym, hairdryer, spa & wellness centre, Wi-Fi in all areas, Lift.

 

DAYS	TOUR DATE	DEPARTS	TERMS	SUPPLEMENT
5	28 AUG – 1 SEP 2025	THURSDAY	£675	£134 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).

Norton Park Hotel Weald & Downland Living Museum Portsmouth Historic Dockyard