Could we get to Victoria by 9.15am to join the 5 day England and wales tour? What is the fastest transfer?

The 5-Day Heart of England, Wales & Yorkshire tour departs at 09:15 from Stance 3 at the Greenline Coach Station, Bulleid Way, Victoria, London. If your flight arrives on time at Heathrow, you should be able to reach the departure point in about 1 hour, assuming no delays. Currently, Google Maps estimates 47 minutes by car, 58 minutes by public transport.

We wonder how long does the tour stop at Chatsworth House. I'd like to take the house tour but my companion would like to focus on all the gardens. Is there time to do both?

The tour will visit Chatsworth House for approximately 3 hours. The driver-guide will handle the reservations, so please let them know that you want to visit, so they can arrange the tickets in advance.

Will all the accommodations be taken care of? When do we return to London and where do we board the tour in London? Is the total price as listed per person ($1,118) or are there additional costs.

Yes if you book this tour package, we will book the accommodation for you. This is also incorporated into the tour cost. The tour cost also includes entrance admission for Conwy Castle. This is the only attraction that can be prebooked as part of this tour. There may be other locations you visit on the tour that you need to prepay for, however these can be purchased on the day and cost less than £10. The accommodation provides breakfast on each morning, however all other meals need to be purchased by you.

can you give us a quote for two adults and 6 children for the tour package

The cost of this tour depends on the type of accommodation. We don't offer any 4 person rooms on our tours, and the children are unable to stay by themselves in a room. Can I ask how old the children are? The rate for an adult in B&B accommodation would be £903.63 per person, and the child's rate would be £874.25 per person. For the Hotel accommodation option, the adult rate is £1045.63 per person and the child rate is £1016.25 per person.

What should I do if I need to cancel my booking?

If you need to cancel, ensure you do so at least 23 days before departure to be eligible for a full refund.

Are meals included in the package?

Breakfast is included with your accommodation, but no other meals are provided. You'll have opportunities to purchase lunch and dinner during your free time.

Interested in the 5 day Heart of England, Wales, Yorkshire tour dates in May 2026 and the price of tour for 2 adults over 60. And what are accommodations from B&B to hotel and how does the group stay together if in different accommodations. We like to explore the town we are staying in and is that possible with either accommodation?

You can choose a hotel package or a B&B if you prefer. We try to keep people with the same accommodation preferences together but this is not always possible due to availability. Hotels tend to be a bit more central, but you'll have plenty of time to explore the towns where the tour stays overnight as the driver-guide will aim to drop you off in the evening at approximately 6pm.

do you have written directions that II can follow ?

What is the cost breakdown for the tour ; I'm confused that when I clicked on " Confirm Dates " there is cost refering to accommodation which are different to the listed Tour price of $ 1850 /adult ; can you please clarify what are the tour costs before we book which we are keen to do today

Is there a difference in quality between Hotels and B&Bs?

B&Bs are usually smaller, family-run guesthouses, while hotels are larger organizations. Hotel rooms tend to be of a higher standard.

What is the physical level of the activities - moderate or strenuous?

Can we be guaranteed that we'll get a ground floor room in the B&B?

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5-Day Heart of England, Wales & Yorkshire Small-Group Tour from London

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Platinum Operator: Rabbie's Tours
In-depth Cultural: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 16
All Ages Welcome

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Itinerary

Day 1
Ironbridge - Shrewsbury
Start point
SW1W 9SH, London, Greater London, England, United Kingdom (Stance 3, Greenline Coach Terminal, Bulleid Way, Victoria, London, SW1W 9SH , 09:15)
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Shakespeare's birthplace
- Visit Shakespeare's schoolhouse
- Visit Shakespeare's resting place
- Lunch in local restaurants and riverside pubs in Stratford-upon-Avon
- Explore Ironbridge and views of the River Severn
Landmarks
Shakespeare's Birthplace
Holy Trinity Church
Ironbridge
River Severn
Day 2
Conwy - Snowdonia National Park - Shrewsbury
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Admission to Conwy Castle
Optional Activities
- Explore Snowdonia National Park mountains and valleys
- View slate quarries
- Travel through Pass of Llanberis
- Learn about Welsh struggles for independence and Owain Glyndwr
Landmarks
Conwy Castle
Snowdonia National Park
Snowdon
Pass of Llanberis
Day 3
Buxton - Chatsworth - York
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Peak District National Park picturesque villages and scenery
- Visit Buxton natural thermal springs
- Fill bottle with spring water from Buxton
- Tour Chatsworth House and gardens
Landmarks
Peak District National Park
Buxton
Chatsworth House
Day 4
York
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore medieval heart of York
- Half-day excursion to Knaresborough across Yorkshire Dales
- Experience Yorkshire Dales scenery
Landmarks
York
Knaresborough
Yorkshire Dales
Day 5
Lincoln - Cambridge
End point
SW1W 9SH, London, Greater London, England, United Kingdom (Stance 3, Greenline Coach Terminal, Bulleid Way, Victoria, London, SW1W 9SH , 19:30)
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore historic center of Lincoln
- Visit Lincoln Cathedral
- View King's College Chapel in Cambridge
- Guided punting ride along the backs of Cambridge colleges
- Climb St Mary's tower in Cambridge for skyline views
Landmarks
Lincoln Cathedral
King's College Chapel
St Mary's Church

Landmarks
Shakespeare's Birthplace
Holy Trinity Church
Ironbridge
River Severn

Landmarks
Conwy Castle
Snowdonia National Park
Snowdon
Pass of Llanberis

Landmarks
Peak District National Park
Buxton
Chatsworth House

Landmarks
York
Knaresborough
Yorkshire Dales

Landmarks
Lincoln Cathedral
King's College Chapel
St Mary's Church

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4.8

Overall rating based on 18 Reviews

Itinerary
4.6
Transport
4.9
Guide
4.9
Accommodation
4.4
Food
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Tour Operator
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Thomas
November 13th, 2025
4.0
The five day tour gave myself the opportunity to see the stunning and picturesque elements of the UK that could go...
The five day tour gave myself the opportunity to see the stunning and picturesque elements of the UK that could go unnoticed without the jam packed itinerary that Rabbies’ provides. My experience was immensely heightened by the wide spectrum of knowledge that Russ provided, with his abundance of geographical and historical facts providing context to the locations we visited. Russ, even went above and beyond in deviating the itinerary on the last day to accomodate my wish of visiting Oxford with myself being the only traveller remaining.Show more
Traveled in October 2025
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Laura
November 4th, 2025
5.0
John was a fantastic tour guide. He shared lots of history and experiences of living in England. He doted on us and...
John was a fantastic tour guide. He shared lots of history and experiences of living in England. He doted on us and treated us like queens. He had a great sense of humor. The bus was very comfortable and Rabbie was very kind to take us, although there were only 3 people signed up for the tour. I would highly recommend this tour for a brief overview of England and Wales.Show more
Traveled in October 2025
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Claudia
August 20th, 2025
5.0
Great tour with great places to stop and the best tour guide, Carl!
Traveled in August 2025
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Christie
April 14th, 2025
5.0
We had an excellent time on this tour. Tour guide, Russell, was great.
Traveled in March 2025
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Beatrice
October 20th, 2024
5.0
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Everything was very well organized.
Traveled in October 2024
Rebecca
September 22nd, 2024
4.0
Very enjoyable tour. Rabbie's guide Kate was wonderful. The BnB in York was very pleasant. My only suggestion to...
Very enjoyable tour. Rabbie's guide Kate was wonderful. The BnB in York was very pleasant. My only suggestion to Rabbies is maybe a little more time in Conwy and Stratford upon Avon, and less time in Buxton, Lincoln, and Cambridge. Buxton had little to do and was disappointing. It didn't warrant being left for several hours in comparison to Stratford-upon-Avon with its many shops and restaurants which we only had 2.5 hours to expolore. We were dropped of in Cambridge and Lincoln for longer than necessary and enjoyed that final day the least. But all and all, I would recommend Rabbie's and would use them again.Show more
Traveled in September 2024
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Silke
August 15th, 2024
5.0
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Everything was just perfect - small, friendly group, knowledgeable and authentic tour guide, fantastic accommodation...
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Traveled in August 2024
Denise
July 27th, 2024
5.0
Our guides, John and Kate, were knowledgeable, humorous, and helpful. We fully enjoyed our trip and arrived at each...
Our guides, John and Kate, were knowledgeable, humorous, and helpful. We fully enjoyed our trip and arrived at each location equipped with historical insights and fun facts. I would strongly recommend Rabbie’s Tours and I hope to book with them again.Show more
Traveled in July 2024
Wayne
June 26th, 2024
5.0
Well organised and our driver Graham kept us informed and amused at all times
Traveled in June 2024
Barbara
May 23rd, 2024
5.0
Great experience with Jack who was very helpful, informative and knowledgeable
Traveled in May 2024

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H
Henry
Asked on November 25th, 2025
Could we get to Victoria by 9.15am to join the 5 day England and wales tour? What is the fastest transfer?
Flights / Transfers
Tour Details
- Rabbie's ToursOperator•Written November 2025
  The 5-Day Heart of England, Wales & Yorkshire tour departs at 09:15 from Stance 3 at the Greenline Coach Station, Bulleid Way, Victoria, London. If your flight arrives on time at Heathrow, you should be able to reach the departure point in about 1 hour, assuming no delays. Currently, Google Maps estimates 47 minutes by car, 58 minutes by public transport.
- H
  Henry
  Traveler•Written November 2025
  Are our cases okay? We have 1@ 580x400x250 and 1@ 590x420x240
- Rabbie's ToursOperator•Written November 2025
  The measurements you've shared should be fine. Please make sure none of the suitcases are over 20kg.
B
Brittany
Asked on July 14th, 2025
We wonder how long does the tour stop at Chatsworth House. I'd like to take the house tour but my companion would like to focus on all the gardens. Is there time to do both?
Tour Details
- Rabbie's ToursOperator•Written July 2025
  The tour will visit Chatsworth House for approximately 3 hours. The driver-guide will handle the reservations, so please let them know that you want to visit, so they can arrange the tickets in advance.
D
Diana
Asked on May 22nd, 2025
Will all the accommodations be taken care of? When do we return to London and where do we board the tour in London? Is the total price as listed per person ($1,118) or are there additional costs.
Accommodation
Price / Availability
Tour Details
- Rabbie's ToursOperator•Written May 2025
  Yes if you book this tour package, we will book the accommodation for you. This is also incorporated into the tour cost. The tour cost also includes entrance admission for Conwy Castle. This is the only attraction that can be prebooked as part of this tour. There may be other locations you visit on the tour that you need to prepay for, however these can be purchased on the day and cost less than £10. The accommodation provides breakfast on each morning, however all other meals need to be purchased by you.
K
Katherine
Asked on May 12th, 2025
can you give us a quote for two adults and 6 children for the tour package
Price / Availability
Tour Details
- Rabbie's ToursOperator•Written May 2025
  The cost of this tour depends on the type of accommodation. We don't offer any 4 person rooms on our tours, and the children are unable to stay by themselves in a room. Can I ask how old the children are? The rate for an adult in B&B accommodation would be £903.63 per person, and the child's rate would be £874.25 per person. For the Hotel accommodation option, the adult rate is £1045.63 per person and the child rate is £1016.25 per person.
R
Robin
Asked on March 22nd, 2025
What should I do if I need to cancel my booking?
Payments
- Rabbie's ToursOperator•Written March 2025
  If you need to cancel, ensure you do so at least 23 days before departure to be eligible for a full refund.
O
Olivier
Asked on March 17th, 2025
Are meals included in the package?
Meals
- Rabbie's ToursOperator•Written March 2025
  Breakfast is included with your accommodation, but no other meals are provided. You'll have opportunities to purchase lunch and dinner during your free time.
E
Esther
Asked on March 13th, 2025
Interested in the 5 day Heart of England, Wales, Yorkshire tour dates in May 2026 and the price of tour for 2 adults over 60. And what are accommodations from B&B to hotel and how does the group stay together if in different accommodations. We like to explore the town we are staying in and is that possible with either accommodation?
Accommodation
Age Range
Price / Availability
Tour Details
- Rabbie's ToursOperator•Written March 2025
  You can choose a hotel package or a B&B if you prefer. We try to keep people with the same accommodation preferences together but this is not always possible due to availability. Hotels tend to be a bit more central, but you'll have plenty of time to explore the towns where the tour stays overnight as the driver-guide will aim to drop you off in the evening at approximately 6pm.
- E
  Esther
  Traveler•Written March 2025
  What is the avg price for the hotel package and any additional charges associated with this trip. Do you know when approximately you would have dates and rates for Aug-Sept 2026.
- Rabbie's ToursOperator•Written March 2025
  If you book this package through Tourradar, all your accommodation and attractions are included as part of the cost. There may be some entrance fees that we can't prebook, in which case you can pay on the door when you arrive. For the B&B option, a single room would cost £1045.63 per person and the double/twin room option is £903.63 per person. The Hotel option is slightly more expensive, a total of £1303.63 per person for the single room option, and £1045.63 for the double/twin option. These prices are based on an August or September departure for 2025. The 2026 rates may differ slightly. We normally announce of 2026 schedule and prices by the end of the Summer, so please check back with us then for an update.
C
Cristina
Asked on March 10th, 2025
do you have written directions that II can follow ?
Tour Details
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  Cristina
  Traveler•Written March 2025
  What is the cost breakdown for the tour ; I'm confused that when I clicked on " Confirm Dates " there is cost refering to accommodation which are different to the listed Tour price of $ 1850 /adult ; can you please clarify what are the tour costs before we book which we are keen to do today
- Rabbie's ToursOperator•Written March 2025
  This tour departs from the Greenline Coach Terminal on Bulleid Way in Victoria, London, SW1W 9SH. If you just put 'Bulleid Way' into Maps on your phone this will take you straight there. We are available on the phone on the morning of your tour if you need any further directions. I would recommend doing a bit of research in how to find the departure point prior to your tour departure to avoid any stress on the day. For the B&B Double/Twin room option in August 2025, the price would be £903.63 per person, so £1807.26 in total for 2 passengers. The Hotel option is slightly more expensive, £1045.63 per person for the Double/Twin room option, so £2091.26 in total for 2 pax. There is a single supplement so single rooms are more expensive.
W
Wendy
Asked on February 20th, 2025
Is there a difference in quality between Hotels and B&Bs?
Accommodation
- Rabbie's ToursOperator•Written February 2025
  B&Bs are usually smaller, family-run guesthouses, while hotels are larger organizations. Hotel rooms tend to be of a higher standard.
B
Bruce
Asked on February 14th, 2025
What is the physical level of the activities - moderate or strenuous?
Tour Details
- B
  Bruce
  Traveler•Written February 2025
  Can we be guaranteed that we'll get a ground floor room in the B&B?
- Rabbie's ToursOperator•Written February 2025
  There is no strenuous activities as part of this tour itinerary. At some stops there might be the opportunity to walk around a bit or do a short hike, but if you would rather do your own thing this is not a problem.
- Rabbie's ToursOperator•Written February 2025
  When booking you can mention that you would like a ground floor room in your accommodation, and our team can try our best to source this for you. It does depend on availability and prices at the B&B so this is not something we can guarantee.
- B
  Bruce
  Traveler•Written February 2025
  We would like to request a ground floor room.
- B
  Bruce
  Traveler•Written April 2025
  When do we need to pay the balance for our tour? Will you be sending an email?

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Itinerary

Ironbridge - Shrewsbury

Optional Activities

Conwy - Snowdonia National Park - Shrewsbury

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Buxton - Chatsworth - York

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York

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