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An excellent oppurtunity to see TWO attractions in half a day! What a Winner!
WINDSOR CASTLE - Is the largest inhabited castle in the World and has been home to all our Monarchs since 1078, when it was first built by William the Conqueror. You will see the magnificent State Apartments containing a fabulous collection of treasures, including works of Art by Van Dyke, Rembrandt and Rubens. when the State Apartments are closed we will visit the Castle from the outside and then visit the equally magnificent State Apartments at Hampton Court.
RUNNYMEDE - We board our coach for the journey across what was once an island. We shall see where King John was forced to seal the Magna Carta in June 1215.
PRIVY GARDENS AT HAMPTON COURT PALACE (Open April - October) - Hampton Court lies on the banks of the River Thames surrounded by 60 acres of beautiful gardens. The Palace is the famous Tudor Palace built in 1514 by Cardinal Wolsey - after the King the most powerful man in the kingdom. It is the largest brick built residence in the country with marvelous traditional gardens laid out in the 17th century. you will also see the delightful restored Privy Gardens laid out for William III in 1702.
English Cream Tea (November - March) - Your trip will inculde a delicious, typically English Tea - instead of visiting the Privy Gardens at Hampton Court as they are closed between November - March.
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