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GROUP ESCORTED TOURS

Shropshire: Great Houses & Gardens

An exclusive tour of Shropshire’s finest houses, gardens and heritage sites, from private estates to UNESCO treasures.
GROUP ESCORTED TOUR

ABOUT THE TOUR

Enjoy another tour in this successful series of ‘Great Houses and Gardens’ in the UK with Tania Illingworth, an opportunity to see the best of little-visited Shropshire at this prime time of year. The county’s mineral wealth attracted landowners to build creatively in Shropshire from early medieval times and its coal and iron deposits became the source of our great Industrial Revolution. The manufacture of machinery and new technology from the 1750s transformed industrial growth world-wide, contributing immeasurably to Britain’s economy.

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This one-off tour includes visiting great houses of historic interest, built during the 18th and 19th-century boom times, with guided tours by the owners and head gardeners and some private lunches with friends of Tania’s. See the world-class collection of paintings at Weston Park privately; the Iron Bridge Gorge UNESCO World Heritage Site; Hatton Grange, an 18th-century architectural jewel; magnificent Millichope Park; the family landscaped gardens at Hodnet Hall; as well as other mature, heavenly gardens set within the hills, woods and rivers in one of England’s prettiest rural counties.

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TOUR LEADER

Tania Illingworth | Scotland | The Ultimate Travel Company
THE PRICE BREAKDOWN

5 dayS from £2,195 per person

TOUR DATE: 15 – 19 JUNE 2026

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: £295

Price Includes

  • Accommodation throughout as shown in the itinerary
  • Breakfast daily; 4 lunches; 2 dinners
  • All entrance fees, visits, excursions and transportation as per the itinerary
  • Gratuities in restaurants for included meals; gratuities to guides/s; gratuities to driver/s; porterage
  • The services of your tour leader throughout

Price Excludes

  • International flights / rail tickets
  • Travel insurance
  • Items of personal expenditure (e.g. telephone calls / laundry etc.)
  • Government levies or taxes introduced after costing and publication of this programme on 09/05/25.

DAY-BY-DAY OVERVIEW

Monday 15 June: Wolverhampton / Ludlow

Depart by train from London Euston Station to Wolverhampton Station (not included in the cost of the tour).

Lunch under own arrangements. Group transfer on arrival. Visit Weston Park and Burwarton House including afternoon tea. Transfer to Ludlow and check in at the Clive Arms hotel where four nights are spent. Dinner at the Ludlow Kitchen.

Four nights at the Clive Arms Hotel, Ludlow

Tuesday 16 June: Bromfield / Morville / Shifnall

Visit Oakly Park House followed by Aldenham Park house and gardens.

Private lunch at Aldenham Park. Visit David Austen Roses and Hatton Grange house and gardens. Dinner under own arrangements.

Wednesday 17 June: Ironbridge / Willey / Bridgnorth

Visit Ironbridge village. Continue for a visit to Willey Hall and Stanley Hall house and garden.

Private lunch at Stanley Hall. Visit Woodlands Hall Gardens followed by Acton Round Hall house and gardens. Dinner under own arrangements with option to drive into Ludlow for dinner at own expense.

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Thursday 18 June: Hodnet / Willerton / Cound

Visit Hodnet Hall Gardens.

Lunch at Maynards restaurant at Hodnet. Visit Wollerton Old Hall Gardens and The Leasowes Garden and Arboretum at Cound. Dinner at the Ludlow Kitchen.

Friday 19 June: Munslow / Church Preen / Wolverhampton

Visit Millichope Park house and garden. Continue to Church Preen and visit Preen Manor Gardens and the church (time permitting).

Box lunch. Group transfer to Wolverhampton Station for a train to London Euston (train not included).

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Testimonal 9
“SEAMLESSLY ORGANISED, TRULY UNFORGETTABLE”
The itinerary was spot on. Claire really listened and understood the kind of holiday I wanted – from the hotels to the pace of the trip. The team on the ground were exceptional: friendly, efficient, and always one step ahead, helping with everything from flight check-ins to tax-free procedures at the end. The guides were knowledgeable and genuinely helpful. I had an amazing time. Thank you!
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“SERVICE THAT GOES THE EXTRA MILE”

The service we received from The Ultimate Travel Company was second to none. Tania took the time to understand exactly what we wanted and helped us explore every option clearly and thoroughly. Her first-hand knowledge of Kenya and safaris made a real difference – she explained everything brilliantly. The thoughtful extras, like the travel wallet and documents, were such a lovely touch – especially for someone who loves to travel well-organised! Thank you so much. We’ll definitely be back for future adventures.

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“IN SAFE HANDS, EVEN WHEN PLANS CHANGE”
Every detail of our Patagonia tour was expertly arranged – from transfers and flights to the choice of hotels. When our onward flight to the Falklands was delayed by two days, The Ultimate Travel Company stepped in immediately and secured a hotel for us. It was an enormous relief, especially as we don’t speak Spanish and had no idea what to do next. That level of thoughtful, responsive service stayed with us – it turned a potential travel hiccup into a lasting positive memory.

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