We visit rural Leicestershire on this lovely weekend break, Melton Mowbray & Rutland Water are highlights whilst based in Leicester
Book NowWe enjoy a weekend break in lovely Leicestershire, well experience the traditions of the countys most famous export the Melton Mowbray Pork Pie and head to tranquil Rutland Water to enjoy a sail aboard the Rutland Belle. Our base is the city of Leicester with its famous market dating back to the 13th Century, theres also the King Richard III Visitor Centre telling the fascinating story of the kings life, and one of the greatest archaeological detective stories
What's Included
2 Nights, DBB
Free time in Leicester Friday, visit Market, Cathedral or Richard III Exhibition
Saturday morning sail on Rutland Water, then to Melton Mowbray for Pork Pie Making Demonstration in Ye Olde Pie Shoppe & free time in Melton
Sunday we visit Lichfield
Day One
We head to Leicester and the afternoon is free for you to explore, head for the King Richard III Visitor Centre for some history or hit the shops and historic market to pick up a bargain
EMDay Two
Our first stop today will be Rutland Water, where we enjoy a lovely 45 minute sail, enjoy the on board commentary and keep your eyes peeled for the Ospreys. Following our cruise we head to Melton Mowbray, this lovely rural town is of course renowned for it’s Pork Pies, we enjoy a pie making demonstration in Ye Olde Pork Pie Shoppe and the est of the afternoon is free
B, EMDay Three
We return home with a stop off in delightful Lichfield, with its stunning Cathedral, museums and independent shops, we return to the North West for approx. 6.30pm
BB=Breakfast, EM=Evening Meal
Marriott Hotel Leicester * * * *
This superb 4 star hotel has recently completed a full refurbishment programme. All bedrooms are spacious and fitted are to a high Marriott standard, and offer TV, air-con, tea/coffee making facilities, hairdryer & iron. Leisure facilities include a swimming pool, sauna, steam room and gym. Lift.
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Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Name | Address | Contact Details |
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Accrington,BB5 6PR | Corner of Stanley Street/Abbey Street StanleyHouse Solicitors BB56PR | |
Ainsdale | Toby Carvey,Liverpool Rd, PR8 3BJ Liverpool Road, Ainsdale | |
Aintree | Black Bull Htl, Longmoor Lne, L9 0EA Aintree | |
Allerton | Bus Stops by TSB and Tesco Express Allerton Road, Allerton | |
Altrincham | Stop D layby, outside St Johns Barrington Rd, Altrincham | |
Ashton | Bus Stop Opposite The Job Centre Gerrard Street, Ashton In Makerfield | |
Ashton Under Lyne | Bus Station Stand D, Near Tram Stop Ashton Under Lyne | |
Atherton | Punch Bowl, Market St,M46 0DS Market Street, Atherton | |
Bamber Bridge | Morrisons Supermarket, Station Road Bamber Bridge - PR5 6LA | |
Bebington | Train Station, CH63 Bebington | |
Billinge, Rainford Road | Rainford Road, Billinge. WN5 7PF Bus Stop opposite Galloways | |
Birkdale | RBS Bank,Liverpool Rd, PR8 4AT Liverpool Road, Birkdale | |
Birkenhead | Pump House, Shore Rd,CH41 6DN Shore Road, Birkenhead | |
Blackbrook | Blackbrook Rd Shops,WA11 9QA Blackbrook, St Helens | |
Blackburn | Coach Bays, Penny Street Blackburn Outside Temporary Bus Station | |
Bolton, Moor Lane, BL14TH | Moor Lane, Albion Pub, BL1 4TH Bolton | |
Bootle | The Big Merton Pub, Merton Road Bootle L20 3BG | |
Bromborough | Royal Oak/Cromwell Pub,CH62 7ES,Bromb Village Rd Bromborough Village Road, Bromborough | |
Bryn | Post Office, Wigan Rd,WN4 0BS Wigan Road, Bryn | |
Burscough | War Memorial, Opp Stanley Institute Burscough | |
Bury | Stand N, Interchange Bus Station,BL90AY Bury | |
Cheadle Village,SK8 1BY | Post Office, Wilmslow Rd near Massie St SK8 1BY Cheadle | |
Chester | Railway Station, Chester CH1 3NS | |
Childwall | The Rocket Pub End of M62, Liverpool | |
Chorley | Opposite Train Station PR7 1BS Shepherds Way, Chorley | |
Coppull | The Spar, Spendmore Lane PR7 4NZ Coppull | |
Crosby | St. Lukes Church, L23 5SE Liverpool Road, Crosby | |
Culcheth | Travelworld WA3 4EJ Jackson Ave, Culcheth | |
Denton | Opposite Halifax M34 3JU Manchester Road, Denton | |
Eccles | Bus Stop Opposite Library M30 0EP Church Street, Eccles | |
Ellesmere Port | Library, Civic Way CH65 0BG Ellesmere Port | |
Failsworth | Pole Travel M35 0AA Oldham Road, Failsworth | |
Farnworth | United Reform Church BL4 9HU Albert Road, Farnworth | |
Fingerpost. WA91AG | Coral Betting Shop WA9 1Ag Higher Parr Street, Fingerpost | |
Fir Grove | Fir Grove Hotel WA4 2LD Grappenhall, Warrington | |
Formby | Cross Green, Liverpool Road L37 4BH Formby | |
Frodsham | The Bears Paw, WA6 7AF Main Street, Frodsham | |
Golborne | The Police Station WA3 3BU High Street, Golborne | |
Great Sankey | Chapel House Pub WA5 1RU Great Sankey | |
Haydock | David Ogden Holidays WA11 0HU Clipsley Lane, Haydock | |
Heswall | Thomas Cook CH60 0AL Telegraph Road, Heswall | |
Hindley | The War Memorial at St. Peters Church WN2 3BG Hindley | |
Hoylake | Ship Inn, Market Street Hoylake, CH47 3BB | |
Hunts Cross | Hunts Cross Hotel L25 0NN Hunts Cross | |
Huyton, L36 6GA | Bus Stop @ Huyton Train Station / Walk In Centre Derby Road, Huyton L36 6GA(Poplar Bank) | |
Hyde | Taxi Rank Before Bus Station Clarendon Street, Hyde | |
Irlam/Higher Irlam | Co-op Travel-opp.Nags Head M44 6EB Liverpool Road, Higher Irlam | |
Johns Ave | Opposite The Library WA11 0LY Johns Ave / Church Road, Haydock | |
Kirkby | Layby at Kirkby Civic Offices Cherryfield Drive, Kirkby | |
Leigh | Headway, Charity Shop. WN7 4NP Bradshawgate, Leigh | |
Leyland | Bus Stop At The Old Police Station PR25 3NN Golden Hill, Leyland | |
Litherland | Bus Stop Outside Library L21 Bridge Road, Litherland | |
Little Hulton | Bus Lay-by, Manchester Road Just Before Lights at Clegg Lane, Little Hulton | |
Liverpool | ** World Museum, William Brown Street ** Liverpool (Lime Street Not In Use) | |
Lowton | St Lukes Church WA3 2ED Church Lane, Lowton | |
Lymm | Poplar 2000 Services Coach Park, Lymm | |
Maghull | Central Square L31 0AE Maghull | |
Manchester | Outside Main Bus Entrance Chorlton Street Bus Station, Manchester | |
Neston | Ladies Walk Bus Stop Opposite Aldi, Neston | |
Newton | Pied Bull WA12 9SH High Street, Newton Le Willows | |
Norris Green | ASDA, Broadway Norris Green | |
Old Swan | Black Horse Hotel, Prescot Road L13 5XD Old Swan, Liverpool | |
Oldham | Stand C Cheapside Bus Station Oldham | |
Ormskirk | Bus Station Stand 5 Ormskirk | |
Orrell | The Mount / Priory Wood WN5 8HQ Orrell Road, Orrell | |
Pemberton | White Swan, White Street WN5 8AU Pemberton | |
Platt Bridge | Iceland, Warrington Rd, Platt Bridge, WN2 | |
Prescot, High Street | High Street Bus Stop Opposite Registry Office Prescot | |
Preston, Ringway | Holiday Inn, Ringway, PR1 3AU Preston | |
Prestwich | Metro Railway Station Forecourt Prestwich | |
Rainford | Bus Stop Outside Newsagents WA11 8HE Church Road, Rainford | |
Rainhill Chats | Chatsworth Road Shops L35 8LE Chatsworth Road, Rainhill | |
Rainhill Vic | Victoria Pub L35 0LR Warrington Road, Rainhill | |
Runcorn | Old Town Bus Station Runcorn | |
Sale | Bus Stop Outside Marks & Spencer M33 7AD Washway Road, Sale | |
Salford | Bus Lay-by, Hankinson Way Salford | |
Shevington | Post Office WN6 8HA Shevington | |
Skelmersdale | War Memorial, Sandy Lane WN8 8LA Skelmersdale | |
Southport | Tourist Information Centre PR8 1DL Eastbank Street, Southport | |
St.Helens | Entrance to Hardshaw Centre, WA10 1EB/1DS Bickerstaffe Street, St Helens | |
Standish | ALDI Supermarket WN6 0HS Preston Road, Standish (Was Co-op / Somerfield) | |
Stockport | The Pineapple Inn SK4 1AQ Heaton Lane, Stockport | |
Swinton | Opposite Town Hall M27 4EQ Chorley Road, Swinton | |
Thatto Heath | Springfield Hotel, Thatto Heath Rd WA10 3QU Thatto Heath, St Helens | |
Tyldesley | Town Hall M29 8EH Elliott Street, Tyldesley | |
Urmston | Tesco Lostock Road M41 0SU Davy Hulme Circle, Urmston | |
Walkden | Bus Stop top of memorial Rd M28 3AQ Memorial Road, Walkden | |
Wallasey | The Boot Inn/Turnberry's CH44 2AA Wallasey Road, Wallasey | |
Walton | Outside Barnes Travel L4 3QH County Road, Walton | |
Warrington | Classic Home Improvements, Warrington WA4 1AB Knutsford Road (Old Golden Lion Pub) | |
Wavertree | Picton Clock L15 6DL Wavertree | |
West Houghton | LIDL STORE, Opp Cricketers Way West Houghton | |
West Kirby | Train Station, Grange Rd CH48 4EA West Kirby | |
Widnes, Queens Court | Victoria Road, New Development Old Queens Hall, Widnes. WA87RA | |
Wigan | Mesnes Park Terr. Bus Stop Near Drumcroon Gallery Wigan WN1 1RU | |
Winwick | Bus Stop Opp WA2 8RN Winwick Quay Pub Winwick | |
Wythenshawe | Outside Gala Bingo, Rowlands Way Wythenshawe |
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