The Gunpowder Plot Tour: The Truth about Guy Fawkes
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The Gunpowder Plot Tour: The Truth about Guy Fawkes
3 Days
Visiting: Northampton, Kirby Hall, Boughton House
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$636NB: Prices correct on 01-Jun-2024 but subject to change.
Tour Overview
Join medieval historian, Dr Elizabeth Norton, to find out the truth about Guy Fawkes and the Gunpowder Plot of 1605, visiting key sites in the story as you go. Known to everyone and celebrated annually, Guy Fawkes has gone down in legend over centuries. The truth is a complicated tale explored on this fascinating tour visiting Kirby Hall, Rushton Hall and Ashby St Ledgers in the company of erudite and knowledgeable historian and author, Dr Elizabeth Norton.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1:
Location: Northampton
Arrive independently at the Delta Hotels by Marriott Northampton from 15.00. This evening there will be a welcome reception, private dinner with wine and a talk by Dr Elizabeth Norton – ‘The Truth about Guy Fawkes'.
Day 2: Kirby Hall, Harrowden Hall And Ashby St Ledgers
Location: Kirby Hall
Morning visit to Kirby Hall , one of England’s greatest Elizabethan and 17th century houses with rooms redecorated to authentic 17th century specifications. We then head to Harrowden Hall , another key site in the plot (now the clubhouse of Wellingborough Golf Club) to see the house and enjoy a light lunch. Our last visit of the day is to the village of Ashby St Ledgers to see the outside of the manor house which was a key location for the plotters, and the interesting church. This evening enjoy a talk from Dr Elizabeth Norton – ‘Recusants, church papists and priest holes: English Catholics in the reign of Elizabeth’ followed by a bufett dinner at the hotel.
Day 3:Boughton House, Rushton Triangular Lodge And Rushton Hall
Location: Boughton House
Our first visit is to Boughton House , sometimes referred to as the “English Versailles” and home to the Montague family. After a light lunch (included) we head to Rushton Triangular Lodge , designed by Sir Thomas Tresham, father of one of the plotters and a testament to his Catholicism. We finish the tour with a visit to Rushton Hall , a key location in the story, now a luxury hotel, for a visit and included afternoon tea. Return to the hotel for approximately 17.30.
What's Included
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Two nights' bed and breakfast at the four-star Delta Hotels by Marriott Northampton, based on shared occupancy of a twin/double room
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Welcome reception
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First night private three-course dinner with wine
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Second night buffet dinner at the hotel
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Light lunch at Harrowden Hall
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Afternoon Tea at Rushton Hall
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Light lunch at Boughton House
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All guided tours, visits and entrance fees
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Coach transfers and tour manager throughout
What's Not Included
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Transport to the hotel is not included
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Double for sole use supplement
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Holiday insurance
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Extra nights on bed and breakfast basis
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Meals other than those stated
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Items of a personal nature such as drinks, laundry, telephone calls etc
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Porterage and gratuities
Accommodation
Delta Hotels by Marriott Northampton
Located close to J15 off the M1, the modern, four-star Delta Hotels by Northampton Marriott Hotel offers a bar, restaurant, gym and comfortable bedrooms with private bath/shower, TV, telephone.
Complimentary car parking is available at the hotel.
MORE INFO
Dr Elizabeth Norton is a British historian, specialising in the early modern period. She has degrees from the Universities of Cambridge and Oxford, as well as a PhD from King’s College London, where she has taught History. She has published widely, including the critically acclaimed ‘The Lives of Tudor Women’ (Head of Zeus, 2016) and biographies of four of Henry VIII’s wives, her PhD thesis looked at Catholicism in Elizabethan England. She regularly appears on television, including the recent BBC series, ‘The Boleyns, A Scandalous Family’, on which she also acted as Historical Advisor.’Please note that all our UK tours start and finish at the relevant hotel. You can normally check in from 3pm onwards but hotels will always be happy to store your luggage if you arrive earlier in the day.
For full details of how to get to the hotel, directions and the nearest train station, please click on the hotel website or call our office for details. These will also be sent automatically with your confirmation.
The welcome reception and first evening dinner / talk will commence at about 6pm - full details will be sent with your joining instructions about 10 days prior to the arrival date.
Check out our Q&As
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Who is Dr. Elizabeth Norton?
Dr. Elizabeth Norton is a British historian specializing in the early modern period, with degrees from the Universities of Cambridge and Oxford, and a PhD from King’s College London. She has published widely, including 'The Lives of Tudor Women' and biographies of four of Henry VIII’s wives. Her PhD thesis looked at Catholicism in Elizabethan England. She regularly appears on television and was a Historical Advisor for the BBC series 'The Boleyns, A Scandalous Family'.
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What meals are included in the tour?
The tour includes two nights' bed and breakfast at the Delta Hotels by Marriott Northampton, a welcome reception, a first night private three-course dinner with wine, a second night buffet dinner at the hotel, light lunches at Harrowden Hall and Boughton House, and afternoon tea at Rushton Hall.
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What type of accommodation is provided on the tour?
Accommodation is provided at the Delta Hotels by Marriott Northampton, a modern, four-star hotel offering a bar, restaurant, gym, and comfortable bedrooms with private bath/shower, TV, telephone. Complimentary car parking is available at the hotel.
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What are the highlights of The Gunpowder Plot Tour?
The highlights of The Gunpowder Plot Tour include Kirby Hall and Rushton Triangular Lodge, Historic Church of Ashby St Ledger’s, Harrowden Hall with lunch, Rushton Hall with afternoon tea, and Boughton House – the English Versailles.
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Are there any exclusions I should be aware of?
Exclusions include transport to the hotel, double for sole use supplement, holiday insurance, extra nights on bed and breakfast basis, meals other than those stated, items of a personal nature such as drinks, laundry, telephone calls, etc., porterage, and gratuities.
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Nov 02, 2024 - Nov 04, 2024Book with Confidence
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Low Deposit
Travel Editions requires a minimum deposit of 20% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 56 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of travel editions charges.
Up to 56 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 55 days before tour starts: Forfeit 45% of booking price.
At 28 days before tour starts: Forfeit 60% of booking price.
At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.