View the Royal apartments and wander through the sumptuous living rooms before exploring the impressive Tudor kitchens laid out in the preparation of a feast.
Your journey begins with a delicious brunch with Bucks Fizz on the way to Hampton Court. Coaches will be waiting for you on arrival at Kensington Olympia station for the transfer to Hampton Court.
The guided tour will take you through the principal rooms of the Palace. Later you have time at leisure to explore the gardens. Rejoin the coaches for the transfer back to the Northern Belle and enjoy a sumptuous three course dinner with champagne and wine on the return journey.
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Dates
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Departs
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Arrives
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Birmingham
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2008
March 1
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11:00
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21:00
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Crewe
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2008
March 1
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09:15
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22:15
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Manchester
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2008
March 1
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08:00
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23:30
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Birmingham
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2008
May 22
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08:00
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21:45
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Coventry
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2008
May 22
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08:55
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20:50
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Bolton
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2008
May 23
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05:30
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23:55
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Crewe
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2008
May 23
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07:30
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22:00
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Manchester
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2008
May 23
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06:05
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23:00
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Warrington
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2008
May 23
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06:30
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22:30
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Birmingham
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2008
June 21
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09:45
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21:30
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Liverpool
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2008
June 21
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05:30
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00:45
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Manchester
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2008
June 21
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06:30
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00:00
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Stoke
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2008
June 21
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07:55
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22:30
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Please note: All timings shown are for your guidance only. Confirmed timings will be supplied with your travel documents.
Prices are per person
On purchasing you will receive a Gift voucher valid for 12 months and an information sheet with the all dates (subject to availability) in the current schedule. To book a date please follow the instructions on the information sheet.
If you require a specific date please check the itinerary and fill in a reservation request selecting one of the dates from the itinerary. We wiil get back to you if successful with the necessary booking instructions
What to Wear:
Smart day wear is appropriate. You are asked not to wear jeans. Please remember you will be outdoors for part of your time at Hampton Court.
Access:
This journey is rated as good for passengers with special access needs.
Manual wheelchairs are available for use within the palace. There are also electric buggies, which are suitable for use in the gardens. The wheelchairs are available from the West Gate (the main entrance to the palace). There is no need to pre-book; please ask a warder for assistance.
There are lifts in the palace to take visitors to the State Apartments on the first floor. Please ask a warder for assistance.
Braile books are available from the information centre.