England

England, the ‘green and pleasant land’, is both eccentric and intriguing with a long and storied history witnessed firsthand in its extraordinary monuments. The rich and glorious past has given way to a newfound energy in vibrant cities where fashion and fine dining compete with historic attractions. From Stonehenge and Tower Bridge to Eton and Oxford, England is loaded with cherished icons set against the backdrop of some of the world’s prettiest countryside.

Extraordinary Ways to Experience England

England’s energetic capital, London, boasts a history dating back to Roman times and has been home to the British Royal Family since at least the 11th century. Chock full of iconic attractions, both ancient and modern, it is also an important centre for the arts, with some of the world’s most notable galleries and museums, plus three world class orchestras, and the Royal Opera House and annual Proms season of musical events.

Mystical home of King Arthur, this duchy in England’s southwest is breathtaking with a rugged coastline, wild beaches, charming seaside villages, historic ruins and lost gardens. Explore the heath covered Isles of Scilly, take a scenic coastal walk to a local pub or visit the extraordinary Eden Project, a dramatic global garden housed in tropical biomes.

Located about 160 kilometres due west of London, Bath is one of the loveliest cities in all of England and the site of the country’s only natural hot springs, prized for their restorative powers since the time of the Celts. Nearby, in the southwest, the idyllic Cotswolds region is known for its rolling hills, winding rivers, picturesque cottages and peaceful villages where many old homes are constructed with the famed Cotswold stone, a honey-coloured limestone found only in local quarries.

Discover World Heritage-listed Blenheim Palace, a monumental, stately home in Oxfordshire, principal residence of the Dukes of Marlborough and ancestral home of Winston Churchill. Peek into the gilded state rooms with their priceless collections of portraits, tapestries and furniture, and wander through the formal gardens, full of exotic flora, fine art and statuary.

10 days from $9,545 pp Arrive London (2N) – Oxford (3N) – Bath (2N) – Sussex (2N) – Depart London Innovative, artistic and historic, it is not hard to see why London is one of the most visited cities in the world. On this luxury journey you’ll take in its most recognised landmarks — time-honoured and recent — and venture through the glorious English countryside to Oxford and Bath visiting honey-coloured towns, imposing castles and grand gardens en route.

Our complete range of tailor-made journeys can be viewed on our website and all can be personalised to your individual requirements. Visit www.abercrombiekent.com.au to find out more.