Religious Heritage in Great Britain

After breakfast journey north over the River Thames towards York, en route stopping in the University city of Cambridge for a tour of Kings College Chapel. Travel through "The Fens" into Lincolnshire and to the small city of Lincoln. Visit the cathedral, built in 1311 and once the tallest building in Europe. It's memorial chapels commemorate the areas very strong links with the origins of North America and Australia. Please contact us if you want us to help plan itineraries based on The Pilgrim Fathers, Captain Cook or other group genealogy tours. Evensong is highly recommended. Overnight stay in Lincoln.

Travelling between Manchester and Liverpool arrive in the enchanting small city of Chester. Founded as a Roman fortress in the 1st century A.D. It's known for its extensive Roman walls made of local red sandstone. In the old city, the Rows is a shopping district distinguished by 2-level covered arcades and Tudor-style half-timber buildings. Visit Chester Cathedral, founded as a Benedictine abbey in 1092, our cathedral has a rich and varied history, and as you’ll discover, a diverse and exciting future.

Dedicated to Christ and the Blessed Virgin Mary, Chester Cathedral’s mission is to celebrate God’s presence in the world by offering worship and prayer, welcome and hospitality, pastoral care and education, and a creative use of our heritage. We aim to embrace all sectors of the community whilst ensuring the survival of this magnificent cathedral for future generations. End the day with a pleasant drive south to The Midlands. Overnight stay in Warwickshire. 

This morning head into the picturesque Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, for many the epitome of the classic English countryside with sleepy villages of honey-coloured stone and colourful gardens. Continue to Oxford with a visit to Christ Church College. Two of its famous landmarks, Tom Tower, by Christopher Wren, and Oxford’s Cathedral spire, contribute to the city’s celebrated skyline and mark Christ Church as a unique dual foundation; one of Oxford University's largest Colleges and the Cathedral Church for the Diocese of Oxford. Stroll through the tranquil landscape of Christ Church Meadow where Longhorn cattle graze at the centre of a bustling city. Enter the majestic Meadow Gate and walk in the footsteps of academics, kings and queens, a little girl called Alice and even a few wizards! Gaze upon the beautiful buildings, elegant quadrangles and vibrant stained glass windows and gain an insight into the rich history of an Oxford college and the life of a community dedicated to learning. Overnight stay in London.

A full day extended guided tour of central London. Highlights include Visits are included firstly to St Paul's Cathedral, with its vast dome, is an iconic feature of the London skyline and known across the world. When you step inside you will marvel at the Cathedral's awe-inspiring interior and uncover fascinating stories about its history and the rich work and worship that takes place here, all set over five levels, the highest of which will give you unrivalled views over London. Continue to visit Westminster Abbey and explore a place rich in history, a place that's touched the lives of kings, queens, statesmen and soldiers, poets, priests, heroes and villains since 960AD. Westminster Abbey has been the coronation church since 1066 and is the resting place of more than 3,000 great Britons. Return to St Paul's in the evening timed to coincide with Evensong. Overnight stay in London.

A full free day at leisure in London. You may wish to explore and visit some of the museums many of which such as The British Museum are still free to enter. Overnight stay in London.

An executive motor coach is provided for the transfer to London's Heathrow Airport.