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Pioneering Spirits

Enjoy an Elite Door to Door Holiday

A journey of discovery in a beautiful region of the country, where we feature a variety of captivating attractions with pioneering backgrounds, our stop today is STEAM, which tells the story of the men and women who built, operated, and travelled on the Great Western Railway. Later, visit Bowood House and Gardens, the Lansdowne family's home since 1754. Explore exhibition rooms showcasing incredible family artifacts and antiques, including the Laboratory where Dr. Joseph Priestley isolated oxygen gas in 1774. A full-day excursion to Bath, including an introductory walking tour of this great Roman city, which was an early pioneer. We travel to the award-winning WWT Slimbridge. The reserve, established by visionary artist and naturalist Sir Peter Scott, opened in November 1946. Step back in time at the Scott House Museum, where he championed the cause of global wildlife conservation.

Best Western Blunsdon House Hotel, Swindon****

This is a 4-star hotel set in 30 acres of beautiful Wiltshire countryside, overlooking the Vale of Cricklade with views of The Cotswolds. It has 2 restaurants, 3 bars and a leisure club with swimming pool. The hotel has a lift. All the bedrooms have TV, hairdryer and tea/coffee facilities

Price includes

Door to door pick up service

Elite coach travel

4 nights’ dinner, bed and breakfast

Entrance to Steam, Swindon

Admission to Bowood House and Gardens

Introductory walking tour of Bath

Admission to WWT Slimbridge Wetland Centre

A guided tour of Dr Jenner’s house

**PLEASE NOTE**

Acklams Holidays reserve the right to amend the itinerary should the circumstances dictate

Day 2

All aboard and first stop today is STEAM, where the story is told of the men and women who built, operated and travelled on the Great Western Railway. The engineering genius of Isambard Kingdom Brunel led to the Great Western Railway network becoming regarded as the most advanced in the world. Later, travel to Bowood House and Gardens, home to the Lansdowne family since 1754. See exhibition rooms displaying amazing family artefacts and antiques, including the Laboratory where Dr Joseph Priestley isolated oxygen gas in 1774. Surrounding the Georgian House is the Italian-inspired Terrace Garden, the Private Walled Gardens, and the herbaceous border, all radiating colour throughout the seasons

Day 3

A full day to Bath, with an introductory walking tour of this great Roman city, early pioneers in their own rite. Later enjoy free time to explore the historic sites including the Roman Baths, ancient abbey, Georgian terraces, and picturesque setting

Day 4

Today, travel to award winning WWT Slimbridge. The reserve, set up by visionary artist and naturalist Sir Peter Scott, opened in November 1946. Step back in time at the Scott House Museum, the home from which he championed the cause of worldwide wildlife conservation. For those wishing to venture further afield, there are numerous hides and paths to wander along, amongst the wildlife of the Severn Estuary. This afternoon is to Jenner's House where a discovery that changed the world was made! Explore the home of innovator Edward Jenner who left the ongoing legacy of vaccination, still shaping our lives today. Wander around the beautiful garden, containing many of the herbs that he would have used, before returning to the hotel.

Best Western Blunsdon House Hotel, Swindon****

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King George Dock	King George Dock, Terminal 1, Hedon Rd, 5QA
Wetherby services	Wetherby Services, Kirk Deighton, LS22 5GT
Woodall Services	Woodall Services, S26 7XR