We are thrilled to be celebrating The Coronation of His Majesty The King and her Majesty The Queen Consort on Saturday 6th May by ensuring that all our staff have the day off and are able to fully enjoy the extra bank holiday that we have had granted in 2023. For us, the Coronation celebrations will last all year with an extensive choice of Royal themed days trips and holidays. From the luxurious surroundings of Buckingham Palace to the torturous turmoil of The Tower of London and from sky high parachute displays at Sandringham to unrivalled views of Windsor Castle from water level on a cream tea cruise! How will you celebrate?
Royal Windsor
Windsor Castle is the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world! Built by William the Conqueror, it holds 1000 years of royal history, from extravagant feasts hosted by Henry VIII to the arrival of an executed Charles I during a snowstorm! More recently, Queen Elizabeth II made Windsor Castle her favourite weekend family home, a place to ride horses with her grandchildren and many other cherished private moments. Nearby, in Windsor Great Park, you'll find some of the world’s rarest plants in the Savill Garden, His Majesty The King has recently become the official Ranger of Windsor Great Park, seventy years after his father was appointed to the post.
- ~ Enjoy free time exploring Windsor before a 90 minute Thames cruise with awesome castle views on Wed 31 May from £49.50
- ~ Experience a private introduction to Queen Elizabeth II’s life at Windsor Castle before exploring the State Rooms for yourself on Thur 28 Sep from £72.50
- ~ Visit The Savill Garden before relaxing on a two hour Thames cruise with a delicious cream tea on Mon 23 Oct @ £75
Sandringham
Since 1862 this extensive working estate, set on the edge of an AONB, has acted as a place of refuge for the Royals with much of the décor remaining as it was in Edwardian times. The 60 acre gardens include Rhododendron, Camellia and Magnolia trees brought from Windsor by Queen Elizabeth II to create interest and privacy, an 800 year old Veteran Oak and cottage garden style planting that was created for King George VI.
- ~ Spend time enjoying Sandringham Visitor Centre and the woodland trails before taking in the sea air at Hunstanton on Fri 2 June from £27.50
- ~ Expect daring aerial acrobatics from motorbike stunt teams and parachutists at Sandringham Flower Show on Wed 26 Jul from £45 with access to the garden and church
London
London is the royal capital of celebration and leadership. So many iconic events have taken place in the colossal Tower of London since building began in 1067. From the “luxurious” imprisonment of Sir Walter Raleigh to the interrogation of Guy Fawkes and the fabulous Crown Jewels which have been housed here since 1661 and feature no less than 23,578 gemstones - no wonder they are under armed guard! Buckingham Palace is recognised around the world as the home of the British monarch and its 19 magnificent State Rooms include the elaborate red and gold Throne Room and The White Drawing Room, where a secret door allows the monarch to enter as if by magic! The 16-hectare Palace Garden features a seemingly endless 150m herbaceous border as well as the famous tennis court where King George VI and Fred Perry played in the 1930s! During the reign of George III, it was even the home of an elephant and zebra!
- ~ See the brand new Crown Jewels display at The Tower of London on Mon 30 Oct from £59.50
- ~ A rare chance to enjoy a guided garden tour at Buckingham Palace before exploring the magnificent state rooms at your leisure on Thur 31 Aug from £77
- ~ Uncover the fashion exhibition of the centuries at Kensington Palace with outfits from Lady Gaga to King Charles II on Wed 4 Oct from £54
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
A 320-acre UNESCO World Heritage Site that’s rooted in noble history and patronised by His Majesty The King. Kew was established as a national botanic garden in 1840 after King George III united the Richmond and Kew estates. It’s now home to an impressive array of botanical attractions including an 18m Treetop Walkway and the incredible Victoria boliviana waterlily, named after Queen Victoria and officially the largest species in the world!
- ~ Visit on Mon 7 Aug for The Wander Project or Tue 24 Oct from £49
Scotland
The King’s official Edinburgh residence is The Palace of Holyroodhouse, where the walls, adorned with intricate tapestries, hold secrets of the infamous Mary Queen of Scots. Scotland is also home to the pristine 18th century Dumfries House which was saved by His Majesty The King when it became the home of The Prince’s Foundation, with an unrivalled collection of Chippendale furniture and Robert Adam architecture you can see why HRH chose to protect it.
- ~ Take a Royal Tour of Scotland featuring Glamis Castle, Royal Yacht Britannia and Holyroodhouse, 4-8 Jun from £740
- ~ Explore the Ayrshire Coast featuring Dumfries House, Culzean Castle and Greenbank Garden, 14-18 Aug from £675
