Fees Family London Adventure - Final Information
John & Jill Fees, Gerald & Charlotte Cyrus
Wednesday 5th June – Sunday 9th June 2024
Number of Travellers: 4
Duration: 5 Days / 4 Nights
Wednesday 5th June – Sunday 9th June 2024
On arrival into London St Pancras, meet your private transfer to take you to your centrally located hotel and take some time to relax ahead of your first evening in the city. Enjoy lunch at the gastronomic paradise of Harrods before a leisurely walk to Kensington Palace. Explore the home of Royals for over 300 years, including the birthplace of Queen Victoria and follow in her footsteps. This evening, immerse yourself in the West End uplifting musical comedy ‘Six’, a tale about the lives of Henry VIII’s six wives. Draw the curtains on the twinkling lights of the city to enjoy a good night’s sleep ahead of an exciting day of exploring tomorrow.
Overnight: London | Mandarin Oriental
Room Type: Deluxe
Travel Date: June 5, 2024 | Rail Operator: Eurostar
Departure Train Station: Paris Gare du Nord | Departure Time: 09:12
Arrival Train Station: London St Pancras | Arrival Time: 10:30
Booking reference: HT2GGD
Supplier: Pink Berry Cars
Booking Reference: C2132
Pick Up Location: London St Pancras | Pick Up Time: 10:30 | Approx Duration: 0.5 hrs
Phone: +44 (0)20 3327 6606
Your driver will meet you at the Eurostar Information desk with the passenger’s name board
Restaurant: Gordon Ramsey Burger | Location: 4th Floor, Harrods
Reservation Time: 12:30 |
Booking Reference: 5LYR5CYY
Phone: +44 (0)20 7225 6800 | Website: https://www.gordonramsayrestaurants.com/gordon-ramsay-burger-harrods/
Reservation name: Mr John Fees
Please note that this is a Table Reservation only. Please pay directly.
Activity: Kensington Palace
Booking Reference: 42403111509
Phone: +44 (0)333 320 6000
Self guided tour of Kensington Palace. Clients to make own way.
Restaurant: Wild Honey | Location: St James
Reservation Time: 17:15 |
Booking Reference: 39FTFEBDL
Phone: +44 (0)20 7389 7820 | Website: https://www.wildhoneystjames.co.uk/
Reservation name: Mr John Fees
Please note that this is a Table Reservation only. Please pay directly.
Activity: Six the Musical
Vaudeville Theatre:
| Start Time: 19:30
Booking Reference: 16374272
You will be contacted by the theatre 48 hours before the performance with instructions on how to check in and retrieve your e-ticket. If you do not receive your e-tickets, please contact 0330 333 4815 or [email protected]
For pre-post show cocktails. Please note the Connaught Bar only accept’s walk-ins.
Contact number: +44 (0)20 7314 3419
After breakfast, check out the famous Borough Market, one of London’s largest and oldest food markets, sampling delights from local and international traders. In the afternoon, meet your expert guide and get to know the real London as you discover the local’s favourite spots sharing insider secrets to the best spots to eat and admire this vibrant bustling city. Your guide will take you on a journey through time from the oldest of London’s pubs & ale houses. Eat & drink in the footsteps of Charles Dickens, Agatha Christie, or enjoy a pint in Gandalf the Greys’ very own hostelry. End the day with a quintessentially British dinner.
Overnight: London | Mandarin Oriental
Room Type: Deluxe
Meals Included: Breakfast
Name:
Helena McColl
Contact Number: +44 (0)7786521207
Meeting Place: The Southwark Tavern, Borough Market | Meeting Time: 13:30
Meet your expert guide Helena at Borough Market for an afternoon of gastronomic history as you make your way round some of London’s oldest pubs. Prepare for a tipple or two before finishing back at your hotel around 5:30pm.
Restaurant: Gymkhana | Location: 42 Albemarle Street
Reservation Time: 20:30 |
Booking Reference: 8TVMNP365
Phone: +44 (0)20 3011 5900
Reservation name: Mr John Fees
Please note that this is a Table Reservation only. Please pay directly.
For post dinner cocktails. Please note the bar only accepts walk-ins.
Contact number: +44 (0)20 7420 2111
This morning, you’ll board the train and enjoy a scenic First Class journey through the Southern landscapes and arrive into the city of Bath, famous for it’s imposing Roman architecture. Meet your guide to enjoy a wonderful historical walking tour of the city. As the beautiful Georgian architecture presses honey-yellow against the blue sky, soak in the sights and sounds of a city founded by the Romans for well-being and relaxation. Perhaps a visit to the Victoria Arts Gallery, a tranquil and thought-provoking place beyond the colourful and bustling streets. Afterwards, visit Lacock, a village with well-preserved medieval architecture, idyllic countryside views, and picturesque streets create a magical ambience that captivates visitors. End your visit with a relaxing tipple & dinner.
Overnight: London | Mandarin Oriental
Room Type: Deluxe
Meals Included: Breakfast
Supplier: Pink Berry Cars
Booking Reference: C2133
Pick Up Location: Mandarin Oriental Hotel | Pick Up Time: 07:45
Phone: +44 (0)20 3327 6606
Travel Date: June 7, 2024 | Rail Operator: Great Western Railway
Departure Train Station: Paddington | Departure Time: 08:30
Arrival Train Station: Bath Spa | Arrival Time: 09:46
Name:
Maeve Hamilton Hercod
Contact Number: +44 (0)7770 316486
Meeting Place: Bath Spa Train Station | Meeting Time: 09:46
Meet your local expert guide Maeve for a walking city tour of Bath followed by the picturesque village of Lacock
Meeting location: Red phone box opposite train station exit (what3word.com/rank.backs.doors)
Supplier: In and Beyond Bath
Pick Up Location: The Architect, Bath, BA1 1LP | Pick Up Time: 13:30 | Approx Duration: 4 hrs
Phone: +44 (0)800 074 7949
Your chauffeur will meet you and your guide for a transfer to the Cotswolds village of Lacock and bring you back Bath at the end of the afternoon in time for your dinner at Beckford Canteen.
Driver name details will be confirmed 48-72 prior.
Restaurant: Beckford Canteen | Location: 11-12 Bartlett Street, Bath
Reservation Time: 18:00 |
Booking Reference: BF3P7L49
Phone: +44 (0)1225 338470
Please note that this is a table reservation only. Please pay directly.
Travel Date: June 7, 2024 | Rail Operator: Great Western Railway
Departure Train Station: Bath Spa Arrival Train Station: 20:13 | Arrival Time: 21:35
Supplier: Pink Berry Cars
Booking Reference: C2134
Pick Up Location: Paddington Station | Pick Up Time: 21:35
Phone: +44 (0)20 3327 6606
Your drive will meet you outside the shop Oliver Bonas and transport you back to the hotel.
John & Jill: Meet your private transfer and journey to the Royal Botanic Kew Gardens to experience the vast arboretum, remarkable indoor rainforest and rustic charm of Queen Charlotte’s Cottage. On return to the city, stop at Portobello Road and discover iconic markets, pastel houses from movie scenes and a huge range of pubs and restaurants.
Gerald & Charlotte: The morning sun casts a warm glow upon the iconic Westminster Abbey. Your first stop of the day where you will meet your local guide. Admire the English architecture and follow the footsteps of Royal coronations and weddings at one of the UK’s most beautiful churches. Journeying along the Thames, you’ll reach the Tower of London. Steeped in history, this ancient fortress whispers tales of royalty, intrigue, and ancient artefacts. Marvel at the grandeur of the White Tower and the medieval architecture that surrounds you. Next, at the Tower Bridge, your expert tour guide will bring the iconic structure to life, combining key facts from the Bridge’s fascinating history with curious, interesting anecdotes.
After an elegant dinner, reconvene for a group viewing of the Tower of London’s Ceremony of the Keys, a 700 year old ancient tradition. The guards footsteps echo in the darkness and the sentry cries out to the Yeoman Warder to secure the jewels. After this, return to the hotel for a peaceful nights rest.
Overnight: London | Mandarin Oriental
Room Type: Deluxe
Meals Included: Breakfast
Supplier: Pink Berry Cars
Booking Reference: C2135
Pick Up Location: Mandarin Oriental | Pick Up Time: 08:45
Phone: +44 (0)20 3327 6606
John and Jill: Your transfer will meet you at the hotel to whisk you to Kew Gardens
Name:
Mary Drysdale
Contact Number: +44(0)7850 144470.
Meeting Place: Mandarin Oriental | Meeting Time: 08:45
John and Jill: Meet your local guide at the hotel this morning for a private transfer and tour of Kew Gardens including the charming Queen Charlotte’s Cottage, to finish at Portobello Road
Supplier: Pink Berry Cars
Booking Reference: C2136
Pick Up Location: Kew Gardens | Pick Up Time: 12:45
Phone: +44 (0)20 3327 6606
John and Jill: Your driver will meet you and take you onwards to Portobello Road
Name:
Stephen Rhind
Contact Number: +44(0)7904291460
Meeting Place: Mandarin Oriental | Meeting Time: 09:30
Gerald and Charlotte: Stephen will meet you at your hotel for a guided tour of Westminster Abbey, Tower of London and Tower Bridge.
Restaurant: The Cow | Location: 89 Westbourne Park Road
Reservation Time: 14:00 |
Booking Reference: 5WHDBW96F
Phone: +44 (0)20 7221 0021
Table reservation for John and Jill booked under Mr John Fees
Please note this is a table reservation only. Clients to pay directly.
Restaurant: Whitechapel Gallery | Location: 77-82 Whitechapel High Street
Reservation Time: 18:45
Phone: +44 (0)20 7522 7896
Reservation booked under Mr John Fees.
Please note this is a table reservation only. Clients to pay directly.
Activity: Ceremony of the Keys
Start Location: Tower of London | Start Time: 21:53
Please bring your e-tickets and ID. Visitors will be admitted to the Tower under escort at 21.30 precisely. It is recommended to arrive as early as possible. Late arrivals will not be admitted. The meeting point for the Ceremony of the Keys is the main entrance to the Tower of London, West Gate.
The ceremony concludes at 22.05 after which all visitors are escorted to the exit.
On your final morning in London after a leisurely breakfast, prepare to bid farewell to the vibrant streets as a private driver awaits to escort you to the airport to make your onward connections. Waving farewell for now but taking with you special memories and wonderful stories of your explorations.
Supplier: Pink Berry Cars
Booking Reference: C2137
Pick Up Location: Mandarin Oriental | Pick Up Time: 08:00
Phone: +44 (0)20 3327 6606
Drop off location: Heathrow Airport Departures
Terminal 2 (John and Jill)
Terminal 3 (Gerald and Charlotte)
Travel Date: June 9, 2024 | Airline: United Airlines | Flight Number: UA919
Departure Airport: London Heathrow | Departure Time: 12:15
Arrival Airport: Washington Dulles International Airport | Arrival Time: 03:20
Flight for John and Jill Fees
Travel Date: June 9, 2024 | Airline: American Airlines | Flight Number: AA733
Departure Airport: London Heathrow | Departure Time: 12:15
Arrival Airport: Charlotte Douglas International Airport | Arrival Time: 03:55
Flight for Gerald and Charlotte
Useful Contacts
24 hour in-country support (Wilderness England): +44 (0)17687 21210, or out with regular office hours +44 (0)7482 170401 (urgent calls only)
Emergency services: 999 or 112
NHS 24 (24 hour free medical advice): 111
Tipping Guidelines
For tipping our guides – We don’t generally recommend a set amount as tipping is not expected in the same way that it is in North America. However, similar North American travel companies generally suggest something along the lines of £10-30 per person per day for your guide, which is a wide range to choose from. Generally, we would encourage you to ask yourself what you were expecting from your guide, and then think about how they have exceeded those expectations and choose an amount you are comfortable with.
For local services such as restaurants again tipping is not expected but if you receive great service then 10-15% of the bill is normal.
Luggage Notes
Please note that we expect travellers to bring an average of One Large Holdall or Suitcase and up to Two smaller day-bags or hand-luggage sized pieces. If you expect to bring more than this then please let us know well in advance of arrival so that we can ensure there is capacity for this (additional charges will apply if separate luggage transfers are required)
Please see our booking terms here.
Wednesday 5th June – Sunday 9th June 2024