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Stay in a beautiful country manor in the Cotswolds, enjoy an afternoon of punting in Oxford and learn how to craft your own bespoke gin in Camden Town <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":89509,"menu_order":358,"template":"","thumbnail_video":null,"checkout_hero_banner":null,"acf":[],"template_id":null,"duration":7,"trip_limit":8,"img_header":"https:\/\/sandbox.flashpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/UK-hero-pic-1120x620.jpg","continent":"Europe","country":"England","countries":["England"],"prices_between":{"gbp":{"min":"\u00a33149","max":"\u00a33149"},"eur":{"min":"\u20ac3719","max":"\u20ac3719"},"usd":{"min":"$4249","max":"$4249"},"cad":{"min":"$5829","max":"$5829"},"aud":{"min":"$5789","max":"$5789"},"nzd":{"min":"$6459","max":"$6459"},"hkd":{"min":"$31649","max":"$31649"},"aed":{"min":"DH14859","max":"DH14859"}},"about":"

Embrace the vibrant energy of London, escape to the charming Cotswolds and savor the traditional country lifestyle on this seven-day trip.<\/strong><\/p>\n

London calling: a city as vast as it is diverse. You\u2019ll explore its characterful neighborhoods and enjoy an evening of bespoke gin-making, before making for the idyllic Cotswolds. Here, a world of country glamour awaits you: there\u2019s river punting in Oxford (champagne and strawberries included), picturesque villages celebrated for their beauty, and a 15th-century manor to sleep in at day\u2019s end.<\/p>\n

Urban energy and rural charms; we\u2019ve curated the best of both worlds to bring you the quintessential English experience.<\/p>\n","highlights":[],"lang":"us","trip_type":[{"term_id":9074,"name":"City Breaks","slug":"city-breaks","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":9074,"taxonomy":"style","description":"The places you\u2019ll visit on a Flash Pack city break are varied, colorful and unique. As you\u2019d expect, Europe reigns in this department. Find your next city adventure here.","parent":0,"count":26,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0"}],"hidden":true,"seasons":[],"scenery":[],"activities":[],"activity_level":[],"key_locations":"","itinerary":[{"local-trip-detailed-itinerary-day-snapshot":"Arrive in London | pub dinner","local-trip-detailed-itinerary-day-header":"A Sunday roast in Bloomsbury ","local-trip-detailed-itinerary-day-text":"

Welcome to London, a city celebrated as much for its innovative flair as it is for its history. Once your flight lands at your airport of choice, it\u2019s up to you to make your own way to your hotel in Bloomsbury \u2013 a neighborhood renowned for its publishing houses, prestigious institutions (including the world-class British Museum) and leafy green squares. Exuding a relaxed intellectual charm, Bloomsbury feels secluded from the hubbub of Central London; yet you\u2019ll find the glittering lights of the West End all within a stone’s throw. Meet your fellow travellers and guide at the hotel, then, in true British fashion, you\u2019ll enjoy a traditional Sunday roast at a nearby pub.<\/p>\n","campaign_id":"","trip_highlight":false,"trip_highlight_strapline":"","quote":{"text":"","author":"","authorSocialUrl":"","date":null},"header":"A Sunday roast in Bloomsbury ","text":"

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After breakfast at the hotel, you\u2019re off to Piccadilly Circus. Here, you\u2019ll meet with local photographer Polly, for a mobile photography tour of Central London\u2019s landmarks. Then, it\u2019s time to board a public boat and sail downriver to Borough Market. At roughly a thousand years old, Borough Market is one of London\u2019s most vibrant foodie neighborhoods. Take your pick from the array of lunch options available, then it\u2019s up to Camden Town. Explore the neighborhood at your own leisure, slowly making your way to Primrose Hill \u2013 where you can enjoy vast views of the London skyline. You\u2019ll then reconvene with your group for a kayaking session along the canal, followed by an evening of gin-making at an independent distillery. Learn how to craft bespoke gins from a range of ingredients, with a bottle of your hand-made spirit to take home with you. The rest of the evening is yours to explore Camden\u2019s lively nightlife with your fellow travellers.<\/p>\n","campaign_id":"","trip_highlight":false,"trip_highlight_strapline":"","quote":{"text":"","author":"","authorSocialUrl":"","date":null},"header":"From Piccadilly to Camden Town","text":"

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This morning, you\u2019re off to Portobello Road in Notting Hill, a West London neighborhood with a distinctive charm of its own. All along Portobello Road, you\u2019ll find market stalls selling everything from valuable antiques to vintage clothing and food. Having explored one of London\u2019s prettiest towns, you\u2019ll then head further along the Thames to Oxford, where an afternoon of punting awaits. Settle into your gondola with a spread of champagne and strawberries, as your chauffeur punts you through the picturesque river landscape. This evening, the restaurants and bars of Oxford are all yours to explore.<\/p>\n","campaign_id":"","trip_highlight":false,"trip_highlight_strapline":"","quote":{"text":"","author":"","authorSocialUrl":"","date":null},"header":"River punting & champagne in Oxford","text":"

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Begin the day with a scenic cycling tour of Oxford. This is one of England\u2019s most beautiful cities, with its sepia-hued colleges and old-world grandeur (\u2018Hogwarts-esque\u2019 springs to mind). From the Bridge of Sighs to the Bodleian Library, cycle through the cobbled streets that have inspired great thinkers down the ages. Then, you\u2019ll head west into the Cotswolds, a region of rolling hills, stone bridges and charming thatched cottages \u2013 a classic image of the English countryside. First, you\u2019re off to the village of Bibury, where you\u2019ll enjoy a scenic walk along the River Coln. Later tonight, you\u2019ll be staying at Ellenborough Park, a former girls\u2019 school which has since been converted into one of the most luxurious hotels in the Cotswolds.<\/p>\n","campaign_id":"","trip_highlight":false,"trip_highlight_strapline":"","quote":{"text":"","author":"","authorSocialUrl":"","date":null},"header":"High tea & country indulgence","text":"

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Enjoy a true English countryside experience this morning, as you turn your hand to clay pigeon shooting and archery \u2013 a favorite of the British royals. Spend a few hours channeling your inner Robin Hood, then you\u2019ll enjoy a private tour and craft beer tasting at the Cotswold Brewing Company. After a taste of this local craft, you\u2019ll have a free afternoon to explore the Cotswolds villages at your own leisure. Make your way over to the Slaughters (one of the many hidden gems the Cotswolds has to offer), then you\u2019ll reconvene with your group for a hearty pub dinner in Lower Slaughter.<\/p>\n","campaign_id":"","trip_highlight":false,"trip_highlight_strapline":"","quote":{"text":"","author":"","authorSocialUrl":"","date":null},"header":"Cotswolds charms & traditional sports ","text":"

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After breakfast at your countryside lodge, it\u2019s onto Bourton-on-the-Water, where you\u2019ll have some time to wander along the riverside or enjoy a hot drink in one of the tea rooms. Then, it\u2019s onwards to Windsor, which you\u2019ll explore on a morning walking tour. Just west of London, the town has plenty of Southern English charm, and is also home to Windsor Castle: the official royal residence. You\u2019ll have the option to visit the castle at your own leisure, before reconvening with your group for lunch. We\u2019ll then drive you back to London, where you\u2019ll have a free afternoon to spend as you please. As evening falls, gather with your fellow travellers for a farewell dinner in a surprise location.<\/p>\n","campaign_id":"","trip_highlight":false,"trip_highlight_strapline":"","quote":{"text":"","author":"","authorSocialUrl":"","date":null},"header":"Royal splendor & London surprises ","text":"

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Enjoy a final breakfast at the hotel, then it\u2019s over to you to make your way to your preferred airport. Take a look at our popular Scotland<\/a> trip as the perfect introduction to the British Isles, which can be enjoyed as the first part of this adventure. Alternatively, why not browse our European escapes<\/a> to see how you could extend your adventure?<\/p>\n","campaign_id":"","trip_highlight":false,"trip_highlight_strapline":"","quote":{"text":"","author":"","authorSocialUrl":"","date":null},"header":"Goodbye, England ","text":"

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