Door to Door Tours - England

Walk through the massive front door of this spectacular Jacobean mansion and explore the Great Hall, look for the sea-monsters and marvel at the Robert Adam Rooms!  Then explore the gardens with its painstakingly restored parterre, walled kitchen garden all set in a tranquil landscape with stunning views across unspoilt countryside.

These will be Ellen Smith Escorted tours to beautiful hotels which are standing in their own grounds and have a real sumptuous and country feel.  Also included will be an attraction visit as well as day excursions and we will include a morning coffee or cream tea on one day.

With seven miles of golden sands and sparkling sea, the vibrant cosmopolitan town of Bournemouth has it all - a vast variety of shops and restaurants, buzzing nightlife, endless countryside offering peace and relaxation and beautiful award winning gardens.

At the end of November each year the historic centre of Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, is transformed into a wonderful Christmas Market with colourful stalls selling local produce, crafts and gifts.  There are also fairground rides and entertainment.  Bury’s Angel Hill area is an ideal setting with its Cathedral, Abbey Gate and connections with Charles Dickens, and the town itself offers much of interest to the visitor.

Longleat opens its doors for a Festive themed period for the third year running.  Reported to be a roaring success due to the giant singing Christmas Tree, storytelling of favourite fairytales in various decorated rooms of the house and Festive Food Fayre & Craft Stalls, gives this attraction, famous for its safari, some extra bite!

We invite you to join us on this memorable 2 nights weekend break with the highlight being the Christmas Celebration in Londons magnificent and atmospheric Royal Albert Hall.

A visit to Royal Windsor in the festive season is also included.

Rural villages, lush green meadows, rich farmlands and sandy heathlands depicted by the famous painters Constable and Gainsborough.  We visit historic Bury St Edmunds, with its Dickens connections, and the delightful Suffolk countryside and peaceful coastline.  As a nice contrast we visit the ‘Essex Sunshine Coast’.  All this combines to give a holiday of particular charm and nostalgia for you to enjoy.

Our tour is based in St Agnes, a picturesque village on the North Coast of Cornwall, nestled in the lee of an impressive landmark which dominates the skyline of the beautiful and dramatic Atlantic Coast.  Steeped in mining history, the village still retains a traditional friendly Cornish atmosphere.

The Gardens at Buckingham Palace will be the venue for a one-off event this Summer

The Coronation Festival will take place in the stunning setting of the Gardens of Buckingham Palace, a truly unique venue to celebrate the 60th anniversary of The Queen’s Coronation.

This exciting and unique event, hosted by the Royal Warrant Holders Association, will bring together - for the first time on this scale - over 200 companies who hold Royal Warrants of Appointment.  Promoting the very best of UK plc, the Festival will celebrate innovation, excellence and industry through trade and craft.

The Festival will be open to members of the public who will be able to enjoy the Gardens of Buckingham Palace, whilst exploring the exhibitor marquees - buying, sampling and experiencing the wide range of products and services from the exhibitors.

A new tour for 2013 featuring Southend-on-Sea and the surrounding area with a unique guided tour and a Pie & Mash Pub Lunch included.  We have an included visit to Hyde Hall Garden and a trip to Greenwich.