Your holiday summary
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United Kingdom |
| Travel type |
Make your own way |
| Price range | From £349 |
| Travel partner | Travel Editions |
| Duration | 2 nights |
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In Search of Old Suffolk
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Private visit to Otley Hall, an unspoilt Medieval homeThis fascinating tour explores Suffolk's wonderful heritage in the company of enthusiastic archaeologist and guide, Mike Stone and with a talk by Suffolk archaeologist Judith Plouviez.Tour highlights include a visit to the famous Anglo Saxon burial site at Sutton Hoo, Orford Castle, 12th century Framlingham Castle, the historic market town of Lavenham before a final private visit and guided tour of the beautiful 16th century Otley Hall.
Included
- 2 nights' accommodation in standard room on bed and full breakfast basis at 3-star Ufford Park Hotel, Woodbridge
- Welcome reception
- Friday private dinner with wine Saturday dinner in the hotel restaurant
- All talks, guided tours, entrance fees and excorted coach transfers as detailed in the itinerary
- Tour manager throughout
Not included
- Single room supplement
- Extra nights Holiday Insurance
- Meals other than those stated
- Items of a personal nature such as drinks, laundry, telephone calls etc
- Porterage and gratuities
Friday evening
Illustrated talk by Suffolk archaeologist, Judith Plouviez, “Pre-medieval archaeology in the county of Suffolk.”Judith is Treasurer of the British Archaeological Trust and was involved in the Wickham Market find of Iron Age coins dated from 40BC to AD15, estimated at a modern equivalent of over £500,000.
Saturday
First you will visit 12th century Orford Castle close to one of the prettiest villages on the Suffolk coast and a true gem. A thriving port in the Middle Ages, it was where Eleanor of Aquitaine set off to ransom her son Richard Coeur de Lion. Then it’s the historic market town of Framlingham for lunch (not included) and its castle, built by Roger Bigod, Earl of Norfolk, in the 12th century. And finally you head to Otley Hall, a stunningly beautiful 16th century moated Hall. A Grade 1 listed building and still a family home, it is set in 10 acres of gardens in the tranquil Suffolk countryside and is a perfect example of unspoiled late medieval architecture. Particularly impressive are the Great Hall and Linenfold Parlour, both of which look out onto the Rose Garden unequalled in Suffolk. This private visit, which includes the garden and homemade cake and biscuits with tea, gives you a tantalising glimpse of its extravagant past.Saturday evening: Talk by Mike Stone, "Everyday Life in Saxon and Medieval Times".
Sunday
Travel into Lavenham for a guided walk around one of the finest surviving medieval wool villages in England with coffee, introductory talk and tour at the Guildhall of Corpus Christi. After lunch (not included) we travel to Sutton Hoo to visit the site of the greatest British archaeology discovery of the 20th century. Just before WW11 the famous ship burial was unearthed and in the visitor centre you will see impressive displays and interpretations of the many finds. You will walk around the ancient burial mounds and discover the incredible story of the ship burial of an Anglo-Saxon king and his treasured possessions. Enjoy the award-winning exhibition, the full-size reconstruction of the burial chamber, stunning replica treasures and original finds from one of the mounds, including a prince’s sword. Return to the hotel at about 17.00 Please note: Extra nights are available at a supplement, please click here or on the availability tab above to select your date of travel and extra night rates
NB: Exact order of itinerary may vary according to local conditions and tour manager's discretion
Illustrated talk by Suffolk archaeologist, Judith Plouviez, “Pre-medieval archaeology in the county of Suffolk.”Judith is Treasurer of the British Archaeological Trust and was involved in the Wickham Market find of Iron Age coins dated from 40BC to AD15, estimated at a modern equivalent of over £500,000.
Saturday
First you will visit 12th century Orford Castle close to one of the prettiest villages on the Suffolk coast and a true gem. A thriving port in the Middle Ages, it was where Eleanor of Aquitaine set off to ransom her son Richard Coeur de Lion. Then it’s the historic market town of Framlingham for lunch (not included) and its castle, built by Roger Bigod, Earl of Norfolk, in the 12th century. And finally you head to Otley Hall, a stunningly beautiful 16th century moated Hall. A Grade 1 listed building and still a family home, it is set in 10 acres of gardens in the tranquil Suffolk countryside and is a perfect example of unspoiled late medieval architecture. Particularly impressive are the Great Hall and Linenfold Parlour, both of which look out onto the Rose Garden unequalled in Suffolk. This private visit, which includes the garden and homemade cake and biscuits with tea, gives you a tantalising glimpse of its extravagant past.Saturday evening: Talk by Mike Stone, "Everyday Life in Saxon and Medieval Times".
Sunday
Travel into Lavenham for a guided walk around one of the finest surviving medieval wool villages in England with coffee, introductory talk and tour at the Guildhall of Corpus Christi. After lunch (not included) we travel to Sutton Hoo to visit the site of the greatest British archaeology discovery of the 20th century. Just before WW11 the famous ship burial was unearthed and in the visitor centre you will see impressive displays and interpretations of the many finds. You will walk around the ancient burial mounds and discover the incredible story of the ship burial of an Anglo-Saxon king and his treasured possessions. Enjoy the award-winning exhibition, the full-size reconstruction of the burial chamber, stunning replica treasures and original finds from one of the mounds, including a prince’s sword. Return to the hotel at about 17.00 Please note: Extra nights are available at a supplement, please click here or on the availability tab above to select your date of travel and extra night rates
NB: Exact order of itinerary may vary according to local conditions and tour manager's discretion
Ufford Park Hotel, Woodbridge
Set in 140 acres of parkland including an 18-hole golf course, the modern, 3-star Ufford park Hotel, Woodbridge offers a bar, restaurant, indoor pool, gym and comfortable bedrooms with private bath/shower, TV and telephone.
Set in 140 acres of parkland including an 18-hole golf course, the modern, 3-star Ufford park Hotel, Woodbridge offers a bar, restaurant, indoor pool, gym and comfortable bedrooms with private bath/shower, TV and telephone.
3 results
Absolutely one of the best trips on which I have ever been
Oct 2011
Mr D Lethbridge
Mr D Lethbridge
A very well thought out tour and blessed with excellent weather (sunshine all the way!). Excellent and very friendly tour leader which makes the trip enjoyable as well as informative. Very good indeed.
Oct 2011
Mr R Bradshaw
Mr R Bradshaw
This was a good, full weekend. Very interesting and a lot was fitted in but it was not rushed and ran very smoothly. This is the third weekend we have booked with you and we have had the very knowledgeable Mike Stone as our guide on each and have to say that he has looked after us very well.
Oct 2011
Mr J Alexander
Mr J Alexander
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