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Food and Drink in Britain
Food and Drink in Britain
For many people, Britain is well known for a variety of different drinks. Over the years we have helped specialist clubs and societies privately arranged very special tours but we find the majority of people are just interested in the classics. This could be afternoon tea at a top London hotel, cream tea in an English garden, Scottish and yes an excellent Welsh Whisky and some fantastic English wines and beers. This one is a catch all mix of beer, tea whisky and more and is intended as a guide to what is possible.
SAMPLE DAILY ITINERARY BELOW
SOME OF THE TOUR’S SIGHTS.
Day 1 — Arrival London
On arrival meet with your professional tour guide and experience an introductory tour of some famous London landmarks ending with an included light lunch within the Tower of London. Welcome dinner tonight in traditional London Pub. Overnight London
Day 2 — London
A morning tour will show you some iconic places associate with drink in London. Ranging from the Food Halls of Harrods to Fortnum and Masons before embarking on a short pub walk of some famous venues. After lunch on own continue for a brewery tour, with samples of course of Fullers Brewery in Chiswick. Free afternoon and in the evening meet again for another guide walk of some of London's best pubs. Overnight stay in London.
Day 3 — Kent
After breakfast travel in to Kent for a tour of England's oldest brewery Shepherd Neame, where beer has been produced for over 850 years. Continue in to deepest Kent to sample and tour one of the regions finest vineyards. Some of the English sparkling wine from this region is winning awards all over the world. Overnight stay in London.
Day 4 — The Cotswolds
This morning travel west and in to The Cotswolds for a day of cream teas and English gardens. A visit will be made to the World Heritage Site of Blenheim Palace which has some wonderful teas and this will be followed by a relaxing visit to the classic Hidcote Manor gardens, a great placed to relax with a small cream tea before reaching Devizes for a brewery tour, via the wonderful Shire Horses and to see how they still hand paint pub signs. Overnight stay in Bath.
Day 5 — Bath
Begin the day with a walk in Bath visiting the Roman Baths and Pump Room and sample the water here as they have done for centuries. Free afternoon in which you can try a famous and delicious Sally Lunn Bun, a Bath Oliver biscuit or explore some of the great drinking establishments the city has. Overnight stay in Bath.
Day 6 — Wales
This morning we switch countries by crossing the River Severn in to Wales. Welsh language and culture is growing year upon year and you will notice this not only in the signposts and the local accents but also in the food and drink. Whilst we are in Wales we will sample Bara Brith (a sort of tea cake) Cawl Cennin (leek broth) Caws Pob (also known as Welsh Rarebit - cheese on toast) and simple but delightful Welsh Cakes (griddled scone). A visit will also be made to the only distillery in Wales. Overnight stay in Cardiff.
Day 7 — The Marches - Border Country
The border between England and Wales has been disputed for centuries and is a land dotted with stunning castle, cathedrals and countryside. The region is also known as The Marches and following The Hidden Highway we pause to tour a cider producer, visit a wine maker, see Hereford Cattle in their home county and visit a fascinating produce market in Shropshire. Overnight stay in The Midlands.
Day 8 — Burton-upon-Trent
Today travel around Birmingham, England's second largest city and arrive in the Peak District and Burton upon Trent, the historic centre of British Brewing. A guided visit with tasting is included at the National Brewery Centre. This afternoon relax in the pleasant gardens and shops of the spa town of Buxton. Overnight stay in Cheshire.
Day 9 — Temperance Bar
An usual visit this morning to the very small but fascinating Fitzpatrick's in Lancashire. This is Britain's only remaining Temperance Bar that still serves an eclectic choice of non alcoholic cordials. Travel north in to Cumbria where we will pause to visit some of the rural farmers markets and some of the specialist food producers in this area. Overnight stay in Cumbria.
Days 10 and 11 — Whisky Trail
The final days of this particular tour focus on the production of Whisky, Malt Whisky in particular. Scotch whisky production like wine is divided in to regions, most of which can easily be visited. Some distilleries are small and intimate and only open on special request and others are some of the most well known brands in the world. All can provide general tours or specialist tours and tastings on request. In this particular tour it is suggested that visits to 2 distilleries in the Lowlands are visited. To extend the tour to other regions such as Speyside or some of the islands then please get in touch and you know we can help. Overnight stays in Edinburgh.
Days 12 — Edinburgh
This day is left free to relax or for you to enjoy Edinburgh in your own way. Perhaps you could find the pub where Ian Rankin often drinks, take afternoon tea in one of Edinburgh finest hotels, find the bar with 750 malt whiskies in it, try an Arbroath Smokie, sample Haggis from the best butcher in Edinburgh. Don't even mention deep fried Mars Bars and Irn Bru! Overnight stay in Edinburgh.
Day 13 — Departure
An executive motor coach is provided for the transfer to Edinburgh International Airport.