Three Choirs Festival Tour
3 Days Starting and ending in Tewkesbury, England
Visiting: Tewkesbury, Worcester
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Fully Guided
Group size:
0 - 49
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Tour Overview
Immerse yourself in the rich musical heritage of Worcester with the Three Choirs Festival Tour. Enjoy a luxurious stay at the four-star Hilton Puckrup Hall, set in 140 acres of scenic grounds. The tour kicks off with a welcome reception and dinner, followed by an insightful talk by Naomi Belshaw, Chair of the Three Choirs Festival. Experience the festival's grand opening ceremony, various choral performances, and a visit to The Firs, the birthplace of Sir Edward Elgar. With coach transfers, a tour manager, and all concerts and admissions included, this tour promises a harmonious blend of culture and comfort.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive Independently At The Hilton Puckrup Hall From 15.00
Location: Tewkesbury
Accommodation Name: Hilton Puckrup Hall
Meals Included: Dinner
This evening there will be a welcome reception, dinner with wine and talk by Naomi Belshaw, Chair of the Three Choirs Festival.
Day 2: Worcester
Location: Worcester
Accommodation Name: Hilton Puckrup Hall
Meals Included: Breakfast
Our day begins with the festival’s opening ceremony which for 2024 is provisionally planned to include a celebratory procession through the city with a host of local talent and culminating in a ceremony outside the Cathedral to mark the opening of the festival. After free time for lunch (not included) we will enjoy an afternoon concert at a local venue in Worcester (venue and full concert details TBC). Free time will be given to explore Worcester independently and to pick one of the many restaurants in the town for dinner (not included). This evening we will enjoy a concert at Worcester Cathedral featuring works by Grace Evangeline Mason The Imagined Forest, Holst Hymn of Jesus, Stanford Stabat Mater and featuring the Three Choirs Festival Chorus. Late evening return to the hotel.
Day 3: The Firs And Worcester.
Location: Worcester
Accommodation Name: Hilton Puckrup Hall
Meals Included: Breakfast
This morning we visit The Firs, birthplace of Sir Edward Elgar. The cottage is located in the Malvern Hills in the village of Lower Broadheath and Elgar lived here until the age of two, when the family moved into central Worcester due to his father's expanding buisness. Elgar would return to Broadheath for the summer holidays as a child and also returned again and again in later life. Although Elgar only spent the first two years of his life at the cottage he expressed to his daughter before his death in 1934 that he desired to be remembered here and the cottage was turned into the Elgar Birthplace Museum filled with memorabilia relating to the great artist. We will have time to visit the cottage, gardens and visitor centre. Transfer to Worcester for free time for lunch (not included) before we have an afternoon concert at a local venue (venue and full concert details TBC). For those staying for two nights we will return to the hotel for approximately 17.30hrs.
What's Included
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Two nights’ bed and breakfast at the four-star Hilton Puckrup Hall Hotel
Includes shared occupancy of a twin/double room.
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Welcome reception
A reception to welcome guests upon arrival.
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First night three-course dinner with wine at the hotel
A three-course dinner with wine on the first night at the hotel.
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All talks, concerts as shown, tours and admissions
Includes all scheduled talks, concerts, tours, and admission fees.
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Coach transfers
Coach transfers for all included activities.
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Tour manager throughout
A tour manager will be present throughout the tour.
What's Not Included
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Transport to the hotel
Transport to the hotel is not included.
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Holiday Insurance
Holiday insurance is not included.
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Double for sole use supplement
Supplement for double room used by a single person is not included.
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Extra night stay with Cathedral supper and extra concert
An extra night stay with Cathedral supper and an additional concert is not included.
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Meals other than those stated
Meals not specifically mentioned in the inclusions are not included.
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Items of a personal nature
Items such as drinks, laundry, telephone calls, etc.
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Porterage and gratuities
Porterage and gratuities are not included.
Mode of Transport
Coach transfers are provided throughout the tour, ensuring comfortable and convenient travel between the various locations and events. Transport to the hotel is not included.
Accommodation
Hilton Puckrup Hall, near Tewkesbury: The four-star Hilton Puckrup Hall, near Tewkesbury is set in 140 acres of grounds and boasts excellent facilities. Hotel facilities include a restaurant, bar, fitness centre, swimming pool, spa and steam room. Bedrooms are comfortable with en-suite bathroom, TB, telephone, wifi, safe, hairdryer and tea/coffee making facilities. Parking: complimentary.
MORE INFO
Please note that all our UK tours start and finish at the relevant hotel. You can normally check in from 3pm onwards but hotels will always be happy to store your luggage if you arrive earlier in the day.
For full details of how to get to the hotel, directions and the nearest train station, please click on the hotel website or call our office for details. These will also be sent automatically with your confirmation.
The welcome reception and first evening dinner / talk will commence at about 6pm - full details will be sent with your joining instructions about 10 days prior to the arrival date.
Check out our Q&As
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What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?
The accommodation is at the four-star Hilton Puckrup Hall, near Tewkesbury. The hotel is set in 140 acres of grounds and offers facilities such as a restaurant, bar, fitness centre, swimming pool, spa, and steam room. Bedrooms are comfortable with en-suite bathrooms, TV, telephone, wifi, safe, hairdryer, and tea/coffee making facilities. Complimentary parking is also available.
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What meals are included in the tour package?
The tour package includes two nights’ bed and breakfast at the Hilton Puckrup Hall Hotel, a welcome reception, and a three-course dinner with wine on the first night.
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Are there any additional costs not included in the tour package?
Yes, the tour package does not include transport to the hotel, holiday insurance, double for sole use supplement, extra night stay with Cathedral supper and extra concert, meals other than those stated, items of a personal nature such as drinks, laundry, telephone calls, etc., and porterage and gratuities.
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What activities are planned for the first day of the tour?
On the first day, you will arrive independently at the Hilton Puckrup Hall from 15.00. In the evening, there will be a welcome reception, dinner with wine, and a talk by Naomi Belshaw, Chair of the Three Choirs Festival.
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What can I expect on the second day of the tour?
The second day begins with the festival’s opening ceremony, which includes a celebratory procession through Worcester and a ceremony outside the Cathedral. After free time for lunch, there will be an afternoon concert at a local venue in Worcester. In the evening, you will enjoy a concert at Worcester Cathedral featuring works by Grace Evangeline Mason, Holst, and Stanford, performed by the Three Choirs Festival Chorus.
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What will happen on the third day of the tour?
On the third day, you will visit The Firs, the birthplace of Sir Edward Elgar, located in the Malvern Hills. You will have time to explore the cottage, gardens, and visitor centre. After free time for lunch, there will be an afternoon concert at a local venue in Worcester. For those staying for two nights, you will return to the hotel by approximately 17.30 hrs.
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Who is the guest speaker for the tour?
The guest speaker is Naomi Belshaw, Chair of the Three Choirs Festival. Naomi has a wealth of experience in the arts, particularly in contemporary music, and has held various roles in the music industry. She also runs her own consultancy to help composers and artists with their careers.
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What should I know about the check-in process at the hotel?
You can normally check in from 3pm onwards, but the hotel will be happy to store your luggage if you arrive earlier in the day. Full details of how to get to the hotel, directions, and the nearest train station will be sent automatically with your confirmation.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Final joining instructions and documentation will be despatched approximately 10 days before travel.
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Do I need any Visas or Vaccinations for my holidays?
Visa and vaccination requirements are subject to change. Please check with your local doctor/GP about the current Vaccination requirements of the country you are visiting. For Visa enquiries, please contact the Embassy of the country you are visiting.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Generally, single and double rooms carry the same price, which means that single supplements for certain itineraries can seem high. We would be pleased to arrange for clients travelling alone to share with another client, however this is subject to somebody in the same situation booking on the tour. If you would be interested in this option, please let us know at the time of enquiry/booking.
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Where does the tour manager meet us?
In most cases the tour manager will travel out with the tour group from the UK. However, this is not always the case and the tour manager may meet you at the destination station / airport. The exact details specific to your tour will be given to you in your final documentation, 10 days prior to departure.
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