Buckingham Palace
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16 Night England Tour - London - Royal Tunbridge Wells - Bath - Liverpool - York - Halifax - Anne Lister’s Shibden Hall
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12 - 28 October 2026
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EARLY BIRD PRICES
(Payment plans available)
Sole Occupancy Room: £9,599 | $12,750 USD
Twin / Double Room: £7,999 | $10,600 USD per person
USD$ rates are subject to exchange rate fluctuation.
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Day 1 | 12TH OCTOBER (D)
You will be picked up from the airport by private taxi. Your Diva Destinations hosts will meet you in the hotel reception at 3pm when you can check in and unpack. If you arrive early you can put your luggage in the luggage store and have lunch locally. You will have the rest of the day at leisure. This evening we take our first group meal together at a local restaurant.
Day 2 | 13TH OCTOBER (B)
Today you have the day to explore London using your Hop On Hop Off 24 hrs “Must see London” bus ticket. This is a great way to see this beautiful city.
In the evening we will meet for our group evening meal at a local restaurant.
Day 3 | 14TH OCTOBER (B, D)
You have your Oyster cards which you can use on London’s public transport (Underground and Bus) This morning we will take our Guided Walking tour of central London. We will end our tour at Westminster Abbey where you have entry and a guided tour. After your visit we will have lunch before heading to the Tower of London.
This evening we have our River Thames Dinner Cruise. This is a beautiful way to see London at night.
Day 4 | 15TH OCTOBER (B)
After breakfast we will be collected by private coach for our visit to Windsor Castle. Enjoy time exploring the world’s oldest and largest occupied castle and an official residence of the British Monarch. We will have lunch in Windsor Town before being transferred by private coach to Royal Tunbridge Wells. This evening we will have our group dinner in a local restaurant. , an historic spa town in Kent known for its 17th century origins following the discover of a medicinal spring. It is the only spa town in Southeast England and retains its Georgian elegance, particularly in the famous Pantiles area, a colonnaded walkway now lined with independent shops, cafes, and bars. The "Royal" title wasofficially added to its name in 1909 after King Edward VII granted the title to honor his mother, Queen Victoria, who was a frequent visitor.
Day 5 | 16TH OCOTBER (B)
This morning we are transferred by private coach to Monks House, home to Virginia Woolf, the famous 20th-century English writer and pioneer of modernist literature, and a key figure in the Bloomsbury Group. Her work, particularly the essay A Room of One's Own, argued for women's creative and intellectual freedom, which was a radical and groundbreaking stance at the time. We then continue to Charleston House the former home and studio of Vanessa Bell, sister of Virginia Woolf. Known for its connection to the Bloomsbury group, it’s now a public museum, celebrated for its decorative interiors, which feature murals and painted furniture by Vaness Bell and Duncan Grant. We will then be transferred back to our hotel for our group evening meal.
Day 6 | 17TH OCTOBER (B)
After breakfast we have a guided walking tour of Royal Tunbridge Wells. After lunch we have our visi to Knole House, the ancesteral home of Vita Sackville-Wes, British writer and poet known for her literary works, her marriage to diplomat Harold Nicolson, and her passionate love life, which included many relationships with women, including Virginia Woolf. In the evening we will take our group dinner in a local restaurant.
Day 7 | 18TH OCTOBER (B)
After breakfast we are transferred by our private coach to Bath. On the way we will stop at Highclere House (Downton Abbey) and Stonehenge where we will take lunch before continuing on to Bath. We will have the afternoon at leisure before taking our group meal in the hotel restaurant.
Day 8 | 19TH OCTOBER (B)
After breakfast we will have a guided walking tour of Bath followed by lunch. We then have entry to the famous Roman Baths and Museum. We will take our group dinner in a local restaurant.
Day 9 | 20TH OCTOBER (B)
After breakfast we take our private coach to the beautiful town of Cheddar to visit the Cheddar Caves & Gorge, a truly iconic natural gem nestled in the Mendip Hills. Cheddar Gorge is not only one of Britain's most spectacular natural landmarks, but also a Site of Special Scientific Interest and part of the newly formed Mendip Hills National Landscape. The Gorge boasts awe-inspiring cliffs and extraordinary subterranean stalactite show caves, plus many fascinating secrets about our prehistoric ancestors. After our visit to the caves and gorge we hope to have time to explore the quaint town of Cheddar. As the name suggests it’s the birthplace of Cheddar cheese, which has been produced there since the 12th century. After lunch we continue to the beautiful and historic city of Wells, the smallest city in England with the most beautiful Cathedral. We return to our hotel in Bath for our group dinner.
Day 10 | 21ST OCTOBER (B)
After breakfast we are transferred by our private coach to the famous city of Liverpool, home of one of the world’s most famous groups, The Beatles. We have the afternoon at leisure followed by our group dinner in a local restaurant. After our meal we have entry to the Iconic “Cavern Club”. It is most famous for being the venue where The Beatles played their first show on February 9, 1961. The band performed there over 250 times in their early years.
DAY 11 | 22ND OCTOBER (B)
We have the morning at leisure. After breakfast we have a private guided walking tour of Liverpool and entry to the Beatles Story Museum. In the evening we will have our group dinner at a local restaurant.
Day 12 | 23RD OCTOBER (B)
After breakfast we are transferred by private coach to the Brontë Parsonage. This is the former home of the Brontë family in picture postcard town of Haworth. It’s now a museum but once served as the family's residence from 1820 to 1861 and is where Charlotte, Emily, and Anne wrote many of their famous novels, including Jayne Eyre and Wuthering Heights. The museum houses the world's largest collection of Brontë manuscripts, belongings, and furniture, allowing you to see where the family lived and worked.
We will then be transferred by private coach for our overnight stay in Leeds where we will have our group dinner in a local restaurant.
Day 13 | 24TH OCTOBER (B)
Today we have a fascinating journey for our Visit to Shibden Hall, the ancestral home of Anne Lister. Anne Lister was a remarkable 19th-century English landowner, businesswoman, diarist, and trailblazer often referred to as the "first modern lesbian." Born in 1791 in Halifax, West Yorkshire, she defied social norms with her bold, unconventional lifestyle and openly romantic relationships with women, most notably her partner Ann Walker, whom she “married” in a church ceremony in 1834. Lister documented her life in an extensive series of coded diaries, covering everything from her relationships and travels to her astute management of her ancestral estate, Shibden Hall. These diaries, later decoded, provide a rare and candid glimpse into the life of a woman living authentically against the grain of her time. Lister was fearless in both love and business, investing in local industries, challenging male landowners, and expanding her estate. Her story, rediscovered in the 20th century, has since become an inspiring symbol for LGBTQ+ history and women's empowerment. Nestled in the lush countryside of Halifax, West Yorkshire, Shibden Hall is a beautifully preserved Tudor manor that showcases a blend of Elizabethan architecture and later Georgian additions. We will explore the richly decorated rooms where Anne lived, worked, and meticulously documented her life in her series of diaries. Walking through Shibden's historic halls, you will gain a unique insight into Lister's bold personality, her forward-thinking estate management, and her resilient spirit. The surrounding grounds add to the charm, featuring meticulously landscaped gardens, a boating lake, and woodland trails. We will spend the remainder of the day exploring Halifax including the Piece Hall, an architectural and historical gem that stands as a unique testament to Yorkshire’s industrial heritage and the 18th-century wool trade. Opened in 1779, this magnificent Georgian building was originally designed as a marketplace for "pieces" of woolen cloth, hence its name. The hall provided a central, secure, and regulated location for local handloom weavers and traders to sell their cloth to merchants from across the country. Its design is striking and unusual, with 315 rooms arranged around a vast open courtyard, creating a grand and symmetrical layout that reflects the prosperity and ambition of the era. Over time, as the industrial revolution transformed the textile industry, the wool trade shifted to larger mills, and the need for the Piece Hall declined. By the 19th century, it had become a mixed marketplace and even hosted public events, gradually evolving from a centre of commerce to a community hub. Following a major restoration completed in 2017, the Piece Hall has been revitalized as a vibrant cultural destination, home to artisan shops, cafes, and a calendar of events ranging from concerts to festivals. Today, it stands not only as a preserved architectural treasure but also as a lively space celebrating Halifax’s rich history and Yorkshire’s enduring spirit of community and enterprise. We then continue to the beautiful City of York for our group evening meal in the hotel.
Day 14 | 25TH OCTOBER (B)
After breakfast we will be taken on a guided walking tour of York, led by Sarah Cowling, a certified Blue Badge Guide. Not only will Sarah take us on a breathtaking walk through York but she is also an Anne Lister expert and will tell us little nuggets of interest about the life and times of Anne Lister/Gentleman Jack who married her lover Ann Walker in Holy Trinity Church in Goodramgate, York in 1834. At the end of our tour we will have exclusive entry to the Holy Trinity Church where Anne Lister & Ann Walker took the holy sacrement. We return to our hotel before taking dinner in a local restaurant.
Day 15 | 26TH OCTOBER
We have the morning at leisure. In the afternoon we have entry to the stunning York Minster, a magnificent Gothic Cathedral known for its medieval stained glass and handcrafted stone. It is one of the largest in Northern Europe and the seat of the Archbishoop of York. The current building was constructed between 1220 and 1472, and its history on the site dates back to the 7th century. This evening we will take our group dinner in a local restaurant.
Day 16 | 27TH OCTOBER (B)
After breakfast our coach will transfer you to London Heathrow for your overnight stay. We will take our final group dinner in the hotel restaurant.
DAY 17 | 28TH OCTOBER (B)
Today we say our fond farewells as you take your journey home
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Join Diva Destinations on their enchanting journey through some of England's most beautiful locations. Our tour blends cultural immersion with historical exploration. From London’s iconic landmarks and Bath, famous for its rich history & stunning architecture, to Liverpool and the Beatles story and Royal Tunbridge Wells, with visits to Vita Sackville West & Virginia Woolf’s homes. Our journey ends with a stay in York, with its history spanning Roman, Viking, and medieval periods. Not forgetting, of course, our visit to Shibden Hall, the ancestral home of Anne Lister, better known as Gentleman Jack, often described as 'the first modern lesbian'
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