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Over 105 Years Experience
Committed to Sustainable Tourism
5 Days
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From Only £669.00
Staying in beautiful Brighton, explore this seaside city with royal connections, home to historic buildings and sweeping sandy beaches with excursions to Sussex's best.
This holiday operates under our Optimum Experience brand.
With elegant space-maximising interior design, our Optimum Experience vehicle offers incredible passenger comfort with a selection of fine tours and destinations to choose from. Our Optimum holiday packages include a wide range of excursions, events and admissions, accommodation in a minimum 3* hotel (unless otherwise stated) and, on all our European Holidays, a Skills Representative too! Why not also book our door-to-door service and make your next holiday stress-free?
After this morning's departures, we start our journey south, arriving at our hotel this afternoon.
Today, we explore the West Sussex coast with a visit to the popular seaside town of Bognor Regis, a fishing settlement dating back to Anglo-Saxon times. As one of the UK's sunniest towns, it became a fashionable resort during the reign of George III and has been frequented by royalty on numerous occasions. This afternoon, we will make a brief stop in Goring-By-Sea to visit the extraordinary English Martyrs' Church, which features the world's only full-scale replica of Michelangelo's ceiling from the Sistine Chapel in Rome. We then enjoy free time in neighbouring Worthing, a Georgian coastal resort home to a long promenade, a traditional pier, and miles of award-winning beaches, parks, and gardens.
After breakfast, enjoy a day to explore royal Brighton. We include entrance with an audio tour around The Royal Pavilion and Gardens, a fantastical palace fit for a king; built as a seaside pleasure retreat for King George IV, which combines Regency grandeur with the visual styles of India and China. After our visit, why not browse 'The Lanes', Brighton's famous twisting alleyways full of jewellers, antiques and designer boutiques, or enjoy a stroll along Brighton Pier? Here, you'll find arcade games, a funfair and delicious fish 'n' chips restaurants overlooking the seafront.
Today's full-day excursion takes us to Arundel, which boasts a rich history spanning thousands of years. Nestled around a fairytale castle, enjoy exploring pretty streets full of cosy tearooms, art galleries, and quirky antique shops. We continue for a lunchtime visit to the historic walled market town of Chichester, which began life as a Roman settlement, with historic remains still evident today. With hidden gardens, secret waterways and a range of cafés to enjoy, visits to the stunning cathedral, Georgian quarter and historic harbour come highly recommended. We end our day with a scenic drive through the scenic splendour of the South Downs, England's newest National Park, and step back in time with a visit to the Amberley Museum & Heritage Centre, where traditional rural crafts are demonstrated daily as you discover the South Coast's working past.<br />
This morning, we visited Sheffield Park and Garden, a 120-acre listed garden originating from the 18th century, known for its magnificent landscaping, peaceful lakes, and vibrant seasonal displays, all set amidst scenic beauty and serene surroundings, making it the perfect escape for nature lovers and garden enthusiasts. From here, we begin our homeward journey early afternoon.
Nestled in the vibrant New England Quarter, Leonardo Hotel Brighton is the perfect base for exploring this seaside city. Boasting 234 contemporary bedrooms, this modern hotel is found just a short walk from the best that Brighton has to offer. With spacious rooms, free WiFi and an on-site bar and grill, this is also one of Brighton’s most accessible hotels.
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Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Alfreton | Bus Station, Hall Street, Alfreton, DE55 7BT |
| Arnold | High Street Bus Stop, Outside Leisure Centre Car Park, Arnold, NG5 7EE |
| Beeston | Lace Road, behind the Cricketers Pub Beeston, NG9 2LA |
| Bulwell | Aldi (Bus Stop SW12), Sellers Wood Drive, Bulwell, NG6 8GE |
| Chesterfield | Coach Station, Beckingham Way Chesterfield, S40 1TH |
| Derby | Bus Station, Bay 27 & 28, Derby, DE1 2AY |
| Heanor | Market Place, Wilmott Street (Market Square side) Heanor, DE75 7EG |
| Ilkeston | Wharncliffe Rd, Market Place, Ilkeston, DE7 5GF |
| Leicester | St Margarets Bus Station, Stand SA, Gravel Street, Leicester, LE1 3AG |
| Leicester Fosse Park | Leicester Fosse Park, Bus Stop, Fosse Park Avenue Next to ASDA (opposite petrol station), LE3 2LL |
| Long Eaton | The Green, Outside Poundland Long Eaton, Notts, NG10 1HQ |
| Loughborough | Amber Rooms, The Rushes Loughborough, LE11 5BE |
| Lutterworth | George Street, Outside Wycliffe Rooms Lutterworth, LE17 4EG |
| Mansfield | Fire Station Bus Stop, Rosemary Street Mansfield, NG19 6AA |
| Nottingham | Mount Street, Alongside the Grosvenor Casino, Nottingham, NG1 6HE |
| Ripley | Market Place, Express Stand Ripley, DE5 3FJ |
| Rotherham | Interchange Bay C1/ C2, Frederick Street, Rotherham , S60 1QB |
| Sheffield | Pond Hill, Opposite Penny Black Public House Sheffield, S1 2BG |
| Toton | Tram Stop Park and Ride, Toton Lane Notts, NG9 7JA |
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