Leicester Coventry and Cadbury world
Book NowDeparture date 29th September 2025 5 days £577.00pp
Single supplement £25 per night (double for sole occupancy)
Your holiday includes:
Richard III Visitor Centre
Cadbury World - Heritage Tour & Afternoon Tea
Coombe Abbey Park
Free Time in Leicester & Coventry
Hoar Park Craft Village
Day 1 Monday
Depart from your home area in the morning, arriving in the afternoon at the Hilton Hotel, Leicester for 4 nights stay – dinner, bed and breakfast. Tea/coffee and biscuits on arrival.
DDay 2 Tuesday
Our first stop is at Coombe Abbey Country Park with over 500 acres of beautiful gardens, woodland and lakeside walks. Explore the Capability Brown designed landscape, feed the ducks and swans by the lake or enjoy the formal Victorian gardens surrounding the abbey building. Discover more about the history of the abbey in the visitor centre, wander around the Abbey Artisan Market or enjoy an ice cream in the Sundae Club. From here we have a short drive into Coventry city centre where the rest of the day is yours to explore at leisure. Perhaps book a Godiva’s Cathedral Quarter Walk to learn about the history and heritage of the city, enjoy some retail therapy or visit the Coventry Transport Museum – home to the largest collection of British road transport in public ownership. The choice is yours.
B, DDay 3 Wednesday
This morning we have a chance to discover the story of the last English King to die in battle and the first to be DNA tested! The award-winning Richard III Visitor Centre uses 21st-century technology and stunning design to take us from the medieval Wars of the Roses to the discovery of the remains of Richard III under a car park 500 years later. Later we have a free afternoon to explore Leicester. Whether it’s a visit to the Guildhall, the cathedral, the Museum & Art gallery, or a spot of retail therapy at the quirky independent shops of Leicester Lanes, you’re sure to find plenty to keep you busy.
B, DDay 4 Thursday
We begin our day with a short drive to Hoar Park Craft Centre. We have time to stop for a coffee break and a wander around the 17th-century barns converted into retail and craft shops before heading off towards Birmingham. Our afternoon visit takes us to Cadbury World – an attraction dedicated to the sweet stuff! We discover the fascinating history of Bournville with a Heritage Tour. See the making and magic behind the brand in a series of special effect cinema presentations and watch traditional chocolatier demonstrations. We enjoy a light afternoon tea in the Cadbury Café followed by an informative talk on the Cadbury’s brothers vision of a ‘Factory in a Garden.’
B, DDay 5 Friday
After breakfast we make our way homewards with suitable comfort stops on our way.
BB=Breakfast, D=Dinner
A combination of Kings, Cathedrals and chocolate in the heart of England. Discover more about the last British King to die in batttle at the Richard III visitor centre followed by free time in Leicester. Enjoy the gardens of Coombe Abbey Park followed by time to explore Coventry. Satisfy your sweet tooth with a heritage tour of Cadbury World.
Hilton Hotel, Leicester 4* hotel www.hilton.com
A modern hotel with easy access for our days out. All rooms have TV, tea and coffee making facilities, a safe and hairdryer. The hotel has a fitness and spa area and heated indoor pool. The hotel has a lift.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Name | Address |
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Ashingdon Golden Cross | Golden Cross, By Fox (Welcome Homes) |
Barking, North St | North Street, Barking,outside St Margaret's Church |
Barkingside | Barkingside, Fulwell Cross, by Swimming Baths |
Basildon | Southernhay, long layby opposite Bus Station |
Billericay Sun Corner | Sun Corner, Laindon Road, Billericay |
Brentwood | Brentwood High St, by Dairyman (Argos) |
Canvey Island - Canute | King Canute PH, Canvey Island |
Canvey Island - Haystack | Long Road, Canvey Island, Haystack |
Chalkwell Park | Chalkwell Park Bus Stop |
Chandos Garage Hockley | Chandos Garage Hockley |
Cricketers Westcliff | Cricketers Bus Stop, Southend on Sea |
Dagenham Wood Lane | Wood Lane, Dagenham, Opp Morrisons |
Eastwood - Kent Elms | Kent Elms Corner, Eastwood, Rayleigh Road |
Eastwood - Rochford Cnr | Rayleigh Road, Eastwood, Rochford Corner |
Eastwood Jones Corner | Eastwood, Rayleigh Road, Jones Corner Bus Stop by Brookside Tavern |
Folkestone services XX | Eurotunnel- Stop 24 Junction 11 on M20 |
Grays Oak PH | Oak PH, Socketts Heath, Grays |
Hadleigh - Vic House Cnr | Vic House Corner, Kiln Road, Hadleigh |
Hadleigh Church | Hadleigh Church, Bus Layby |
Harold Wood | Bus Stop Station Road Harold Wood by Coop |
High Rd, S Benfleet | High Rd S.Benfleet by Benfleet Travel opp Shell Ga |
Hockley Spa | SPA ROAD Bus Stop, Hockley |
Hornchurch | North Street, Hornchurch, Fire Station |
Ilford | Clements Road, Ilford, by Travelodge IG1 !BA |
Kents Hill Lights | Kents Hill Lights Bus Stop, London Road, Benfleet |
Kiln Road (Kenneth Road) | Kiln Road (Kenneth Road) - Thundersley |
Leigh on Sea - Elms | Elms PH, London Road, Leigh on Sea |
Leigh on Sea - Thames Dr | Thames Drive, Leigh on Sea |
M25 Thurrock Services | M25 Thurrock Services Coach Park |
North Shoebury Road | Bus Stop , North Shoebury Road, (St Marys Church near Asda) |
Pitsea | Old Gala Bingo, Pitsea SS13 3AH |
Rayleigh Websters Way | Websters Way, Rayleigh, opp Rayleigh Lanes |
Rochford Station Bus Stop | Rochford Station Bus Stop, Bradley Way |
Romford | St Edwards Way, Romford, Bus Stop 'H' |
Shenfield | Shenfield Station |
Shoeburyness - Kathryn Ct | The Cambridge.(Kathryn Ct.), Shoeburyness |
South Benfleet Clare Rd | Tarpots Coach Stop (opp Clare Road), Sth Benfleet |
South Benfleet St Marys | St Mary's Church, Layby, South Benfleet |
Southchurch Tyrrel Drive | Southchurch Road - Tyrrel Drive (Swintons) |
Southchurch White Horse | White Horse Bus Stop, Southchurch |
Southend Airport | Bus Stop, Southend Airport, Eastwoodbury Crescent |
Southend Queensway | Bus Layby, Rear of Sainsburys, Southend |
Stanford le Hope Rookery | Rookery Corner, SLH (St Cleres Hall Golf Club) |
TBA | TBA |
Thorpe Bay Station | Bus Stop, Acacia Drive, Thorpe Bay |
Upminster | Station Approach, Upminster |
Vange Barge | Vange Barge Bus Stop, High Road, Pitsea |
Wakering Crouchmans | Wakering High St/ Crouchmans Avenue |
West Leigh Schools | West Leigh Schools, London Rd, Leigh on Sea |
Westcliff on Sea Bell PH | Bell PH, Rochford Road Bus Stop |
Westcliff on Sea Palace | Palace Theatre, Westcliff on Sea |
Wickford Halls Corner | Halls Corner, opp Police Station, Wickford |
x Benfleet Hopes see hope | xxxxxHopes Green, High Road,xxxxxxxsee new p/up |