New for 2018 - Combining the old and the new; the exotic and the home-grown, begin with an introductory stop at the contemporary Bombay Sapphire gin distillery and end off with a journey through the truly unique Hop Kettle Brewery, where bespoke blending takes on a whole new meaning.
New for 2018 - Combining the old and the new; the exotic and the home-grown, begin with an introductory stop at the contemporary Bombay Sapphire gin distillery and end off with a journey through the truly unique Hop Kettle Brewery, where bespoke blending takes on a whole new meaning.
Saturday 10th - Monday 12th November 2018
£210 per person
Price Includes: 2 night's Dinner, Bed & Breakfast Accommodation at the 4 star DoubleTree by Hilton Newbury North Hotel, where guests can enjoy complimentary use of the hotel leisure facilities including a gymnasium, jacuzzi, swimming pool, steam room and sauna. Also included are tours of the Bombay Sapphire Distillery and the Hop Kettle Brewery.
Not Included: Single room supplement £40 per person
Saturday
We depart Plymouth at 9am and head towards the historic market town of Chippenham where we will make a lunch stop and you will have time for a look around. We then travel the short distance onto our hotel to check in and enjoy our evening meal.
Sunday
Today we will discover what makes Bombay Sapphire the world’s number one premium gin. Uncover the unique Vapour Infusion distillation process as you are taken through the Dakin still house. Chart hundreds of years of Laverstoke Mill’s illustrious history producing bank note paper for the Bank of England and British Empire married with the unique heritage of gin and Bombay Sapphire. Your experience ends on a high with a complimentary drink served in the Mill Bar alongside the River Test.
Monday
After breakfast we head to the Hop Kettle Brewery which is a rare bespoke brewer perfectly housed with an award winning quaint pub with a 17th century facade. A one hour guided tour leads you on the Tap Room where a complimentary tasting tray of beers await which will be rounded off by some home-smoked pulled pork rolls (vegetarian option can be requested). From here we make our way back to Plymouth aiming to arrive late afternoon.
BB=Breakfast, D=Dinner
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Name | Address | Contact Details |
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Derrys Cross Roundabout | Derrys Cross Roundabout Bottom of Royal Parade | |
Exeter | Exeter Exeter Services, M5, J30 | |
Ivybridge | Ivybridge Town Hall bus bay | |
Milehouse | Milehouse Bus stop opposite Bus Depot | |
Plympton | Plympton Harewood House bus stop | |
Plymstock Broadway | Plymstock Broadway Outside Lidls | |
Saltash | Saltash Fore Street opposite the Co-op | |
St Budeaux | St Budeaux Bus stop facing City Centre | |
Wolseley Road | Wolseley Road Bus stop opposite The Co-op |