Visit historic Windsor Castle & enjoy tea too ...

Fully-organised coach trips to Windsor from central London ...

The Windsor dinner cruise
- sit back & relax as you glide along the river! So much more than just a boat trip these evening dinner
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Embark on a Windsor lunch cruise for the most pleasant way to see this Royal Borough! Of all the places to eat in Windsor a luncheon afloat has got to trump them all for setting & views. As you float gently along the Thames lunch will be served at your table. Good company good food & a superb little river cruise around Windsor
- what more could you ask for?

Setting off from the heart of Windsor these daytime cruises are superb for combining sightseeing with a nice meal. You have the choice of a two or three course lunch menu or the Sunday/ Bank Holiday lunch option.

There is so much to see on a river cruise through Windsor. Life here revolves around the Thames with waterside walks boating clubs & gorgeous private homes lining the banks. It’s all steeped in history too with nearly every period of architecture represented much of which you’ll see on your river cruise. Windsor Castle is Norman the Guildhall dates back to the Stuart period & there are numerous fine houses built during the Victorian period.

And indeed if you arrive by train from London’s Waterloo Windsor & Eton Riverside Station is a fine example of Victorian architecture & literally just around the corner from your river cruise departure point at Thames Side. Incidentally these lunch cruises are operated by Bateaux Windsor sister company to the famous Thames dining cruise company in the capital.

The vessel you’ll be cruising along the Thames in Windsor is called Willow Room She’s a lovely classic-looking river cruiser with curved glass panoramic windows offering a nice intimate setting with no more than 40 passengers on these luncheon cruise departures. Bateaux is well-known for its modern European meets classic English-style cuisine with seasonal dishes & a lovely presentation.

The staff will look after you from the moment you step aboard for your Windsor lunch cruise to when you leave the boat. With plenty of time onboard to enjoy the views of historic Windsor from the water we think this has got to be the best place to have lunch in Windsor
- & it’s one that’s on the move!











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Take your board & your sail & go windsurfing in Brighton! If you've ever fancied zipping along the surface of the water with just the wind to carry you this taster session will certainly whet your appetite as a wannabe windsurfer. Now you might think that being based just outside Brighton this windsurfing school would be offering lessons on the sea. In fact it's pretty hard controlling the rig out on the open waves so these sessions take place at Hove Lagoon which has waist-height waters with light winds making it the perfect place for beginners. If you've never even seen what the rig looks like close-up you might think the board seems very long (usually around two metres) & that the sail seems really bulky. But in fact this centre near Brighton has invested in some of the most up-to-date learner windsurf set-ups that are lightweight & surprisingly easy to manoeuvre
- even if it takes all your concentration to just stand up! Of course it's not recommended to just hop on a...
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Soak up those sunset views of the vines on a Three Choirs vineyard break for two! Spend a night at one of England's leading vineyards in the Cotswolds. superb views in a peaceful setting combine with a wine tasting & tour for a fabulous break away for two on a room with breakfast basis. Three Choirs is one of the largest & oldest vineyards in the country. Already really popular with visitors the winery team was always being asked about accommodation at Three Choirs. Time & time again visitors were saying that they'd love to stay
- so that's what the owners have done! Described as a 'restaurant with rooms' rather than a hotel the Three Choirs vineyard welcomes guests to stay in the heart of this unique winery setting. There a just eight rooms & each one offers a balcony with gorgeous views out over the rows & rows of vines. Very comfortably furnished with all the modern amenities you could wish for it's a great place to spend the night. & of course you're right on site ready for discovering the world of wine. Once you've checked in & made yourself at home for your midweek break it's time to get exploring Three Choirs. We can highly recommend an afternoon stroll in & around the vines along the vineyard trail with nature & wildlife at every turn. Wander through glorious natural habitats where flora & fauna thrive. See if you can spot the nesting boxes for the hedgehogs or the teeny ones for the ladybirds. Continue your very pleasant walk past the ponds & the stream & you might well encounter foxes owls rabbits & badgers too. Back at the winery it's the perfect time to embark on your wine tasting at the ' Cellar Door'. Here you'll learn all about the wine that's made at Three Choirs
- & it really is very good. We think it's the perfect prelude to a dinner in the Brasserie which is open in the evening should you wish to book a table for the evening of your stay. All done at a very leisurely pace we think this Three Choirs vineyard break is just great. The idea of relaxing at a vineyard drinking wine & learning about how it's made without having to think about heading off back home that same day is a real bonus. It means you make the most of your accommodation in the most wonderful setting accompanied by lots of delicious wine!

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Fun vine tasting events at bars around the UK for wine lovers who want to taste wine & learn all about it in a bustling & convivial location! ...

Indulge yourselves with an afternoon out at Chapel Down enjoying some of the finest wine tasting in Kent! This well-known vineyard is a sleek operation that aims very very high when it comes to quality of its wines & by opening the doors to let you in to their state of the art winery you'll see just why Chapel Down is the big success that it is having won many tourism & wine industry awards to boot. Guests are invited to gather at midday in the reception area before being shown to the delightful Kentish-barn style restaurant The Swan where you'll enjoy luncheon from a selected menu which will be accompanied of course by a glass of Chapel Down's finest Kent English wine for you to taste. After this nice leisurely lunch you'll have time to get a little bit of fresh air with a stroll around the vines before your guide meets you at 13:30 in the vineyard shop to escort you to the vineyards. Over the next hour or so the cycle of the vine growing year will be explained to you as you explore some of the 22 acres of vines planted here in Kent to give you a taste of what working in a vineyard involves. The guided tour will then move into the state of the art winery here in Kent where your host will lead you through the winemaking process from press right through to adding the label to the bottle at the end of the line. What's particularly impressive is that even the French have a taste for this Kent-produced wine as you'll discover it is on sale in Paris as well as Hong Kong & many high-end British hotels. Finally you will return to the shop for a tasting of a selection of Approx. five award winning Kent red white & sparkling wines. The session is tutored so you'll hear about the origins of the wines the palate of flavours & how to properly taste the fruits of this Kent-based team's labour. Once your guided tour & wine tasting in Kent comes to a close you are free to explore the herb garden take a walk in the vineyards or browse in the wine & food store. You can then perhaps choose to have coffee in the restaurant or on the terrace overlooking the beautiful Kent countryside. When you are ready to leave you will be presented with a bottle of award winning wine per person as a memento of your day. Another amazing vineyard tour experience from Intothe Blue providers of over 800 gift ideas & experience days out for all the family. ...

Meet Yorkshire Heart vineyard's passionate wine-making team on a tasting visit to Nun Monkton ...

Explore the vineyard the winery & enjoy wine tasting in Cambridge when you visit Chilford Hall! The vines at this beautifully maintained vineyard have been producing superb wines since 1972 & the wealth of experience that goes into each bottle is evident from the moment you take your first sip. With over winemaking 20 accolades to its name the vineyard at Cambridge is one of the county's most popular destinations for wine tasting & sommelier tuition. Keen to keep wine lovers entertained the team offers a variety of packages including summer tasting & tours   & afternoon tea together (now that's what we call a delicious combination!). The Summer tour begins with a welcome over a hot drink. You will then head off on the half-mile stroll across the estate to explore where the vines grow before continuing the tour to the winery & tasting house.  All tours give you an explanation of how the vines are managed throughout the seasons to produce the sweetest smoothest wines possible as well as learning about the different qualities brought about by varying the fermentation & blending processes. This part of Cambridge boasts a microclimate & the wine you'll be tasting comes from the abundant vine growth on the sun soaked south-westerly facing slopes of the 18 acre vineyard. Once the tour is complete you'll return to the bistro where a wine expert will guide you through identifying the aromas inherent to each grape variety before helping you develop your wine tasting palate through the sampling of the winery's various award-winning blends. When it comes to tasting the wine produced on this Cambridgeshire estate you'll remark at how the wines are characterised by a clear flavour fragrant nose firm body & good acidity. But your grape-filled treat would not be complete without a delicious two-course lunch & coffee at the bistro where (for a small additional cost) you can put your wine knowledge to the test & select a wine to match your meal. If you're more of a sweet-treat fiend opt for the afternoon tea & tour package. If our wine tasting in Cambridge isn't in your local area why not consider one of our other amazing vineyard tours on offer at popular wineries throughout the UK. ...