A defining period of British history and culture; for the first time Scotland, Wales and England were united under one monarch, the Jacobean era left its indelible mark on many of England’s historic houses. The Jacobean style can be characterized by flamboyant design and extravagant detailing both inside and out. From the unique architectural style of Ickworth to the sumptuous interiors of Blickling Hall, we discover the homes of Britain’s aristocracy while also exploring the historic cities of Cambridge and Norwich, which flourished during this period. This Royal Oak Foundation Tour, in association with the National Trust for Historic Preservation and Albion Tours, will take a splendid one week trip to England this September.
Special extras included in your itinerary
• Guided walking tour of Cambridge
• High tea at Sandringham
• Guided gardens tour at Blickling Hall
• Guided tour of Ickworth House
• Guided walking tour of Flatford
• Introductory talk at the Guildhall of Corpus Christi, Lavenham
• Exclusive out-of-hours Champagne guided tour of Hatfield House including champagne greeting, a two-hour guide and complimentary guidebook
• Themed evening talk by a guest speaker
There will be gardens, fabulous gardens. Sandringham’s mostly informal gardens include woodland walks, rockeries, magnificent sweeping lawns, lakes and streams and the more formal North Garden. Ickworth’s impressive Italianate garden mirrors the house architecture, with box hedges and Mediterranean planting plus a Victorian stumpery planted with shade-loving ferns. You will roam the Suffolk countryside with a guided walk to discover the locations immortalized by John Constable’s most famous paintings; created around the hamlet of Flatford in the heart of beautiful Dedham Vale. You will continue on to The Vyne, a splendid Tudor red-brick mansion set in 13 acres of attractive gardens. For complete itinerary and hotel information, visit www.albionjourneys.com
