Young Elizabeth: Queen in the making Tour

What's Included

• Two nights’ bed and breakfast at the four-star Best Western Plus Grim's Dyke Hotel

  Enjoy two nights' accommodation with breakfast at the four-star Best Western Plus Grim's Dyke Hotel, based on shared occupancy of a twin/double room.

• Welcome reception

  Participate in a welcome reception upon arrival.

• First night three-course dinner with wine

  Savor a three-course dinner with wine on the first night.

• Second night dinner in the hotel restaurant

  Enjoy dinner in the hotel restaurant on the second night.

• All talks, guided tours and entrance fees as per the itinerary

  All talks, guided tours, and entrance fees are included as per the itinerary.

• Coach touring as per the itinerary

  Travel by coach as per the itinerary.

• Dr Nicola Tallis throughout

  Dr Nicola Tallis will accompany the tour throughout.

• Tour manager throughout

  A tour manager will be present throughout the tour.

What's Not Included

• Transport to the hotel is not included

  Transport to the hotel is not included in the package.
  
  

• Double for sole use supplement

  A supplement for double room sole use is available from £190.
  
  

• Extra nights on bed and breakfast basis

  Extra nights on a bed and breakfast basis are not included.
  
  

• Holiday insurance

  Holiday insurance is not included.
  
  

• Meals other than those stated

  Meals other than those specified in the itinerary are not included.
  
  

• Items of a personal nature

  Items of a personal nature such as drinks, laundry, and telephone calls are not included.
  
  

• Porterage and gratuities

  Porterage and gratuities are not included.
  
  

Accommodation

Best Western Plus Grim’s Dyke Hotel, London: This modern four-star hotel set in 40 acres of gardens and woodland, and boasts a restaurant, WIFI, and modern bedrooms with private bathroom facilities, TV, hairdryer, telephone and desk. Complimentary car parking is available at the hotel.

MORE INFO

Your GuideDr Nicola Tallis
Dr Nicola Tallis is an independent historian and researcher, who has also worked as a curator and lecturer. She received her doctorate from the University of Winchester in 2019, and is a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society. Nicola has worked with Historic Royal Palaces and the National Trust, and has appeared on BBC’sCountryfile, Who Do You Think You Are?andBooktalk. She is also a regular contributor to history magazines and radio. Nicola has given talks at the Emirates Literature Festival, Hampton Court Palace, the Tower of London, the National Archives, and the British Library to name but a few. She is the author of four critically acclaimed books:Crown of Blood: The Deadly Inheritance of Lady Jane Grey,Elizabeth’s Rival: The Tumultuous Tale of Lettice Knollys, Countess of Leicester,Uncrowned Queen: The Fateful Life of Margaret Beaufort, Tudor Matriarch, andAll the Queen’s Jewels, 1445-1548: Power, Majesty and Display.

Please note that all our UK tours start and finish at the relevant hotel. You can normally check in from 3pm onwards but hotels will always be happy to store your luggage if you arrive earlier in the day.
For full details of how to get to the hotel, directions and the nearest train station, please click on the hotel website or call our office for details. These will also be sent automatically with your confirmation.

The welcome reception and first evening dinner / talk will commence at about 6pm - full details will be sent with your joining instructions about 10 days prior to the arrival date.

Mode of Transport

Coach touring as per the itinerary. Transport to the hotel is not included.