Description
Its a great weekend away whether travelling on your own or with a group of friends. Enjoy a 4 course banquet with wine and entertainment at Cardiff Castle.
Hotel accommodation is based in ensuite twin share rooms on Saturday night.
Join us for a relaxed and entertaining evening in the historic surroundings of the Undercroft at Cardiff Castle. Dating from the 15th century the Undercroft is one of the oldest parts of the castle lodgings. You will be welcomed into the bar with welsh Mead, a traditional drink from Medieval Times before taking your seats in the Undercroft Banqueting Hall for an evening hosted by Nosweithialu Bute-iful Nights, traditionally costumed hosts will serve your meal and keep you entertained with a selecton of traditional and contemporary songs in both English and Welsh, all accompanied by a harpist. This is a wonderful opportunity to hear Welsh language at its most poetic and in this most atmospheric of settings.
Throughout your four course dinner, wine or soft drinks will be served (included). There is a pre pay bar also available for pre dinner drinks.
SAMPLE MENU (SUBJECT TO CHANGE)
Oak-smoked Llyn back bacon filled with Penclawss laverbread and oats, with balsamic and apple chutney.
Traditional Welsh Cawl
Pembroke chicken breast filled with caerphilly cheese, wrapped in Carmarthen ham and cariad wine cream sauce. Carrots, brassica vegetables and minted Pembroke potatoes.
Tenby cream, fruits of the forest coulis & Danzy Jones flavoured custard.
(A traditional vegetarian menu is available with prior notice)
ITINERARY
Saturday: We will depart from Bressenden Place at 08.00am and make our way to Wales. We will make a stop at Chepstow Castle (£4.50) that has for centuries guarded the border between England and Wales. Your evening at Cardiff Castle will be spent in the 15th Century undercroft, one of the oldest parts of the castle. Enjoy an evenng of great food and wonderful entertainment. (coach will return to hotel after the banquet but feel free to visit one of the many Cardiff/Swansea night clubs and make your own way back to the hotel) Hotels in Cardiff and Swansea used on this tour.
Sunday: A lazy morning after your banquet, enjoy a leisurely breakfast. We will depart at about mid day and head into Cardiff where you will have time to explore this fascinating city, visit the Millenium Stadium (£5.00), Cardiff Castle (£6.00). We head away late afternoon for our return journey to London.
INCLUDES: Return coach travel, services of driver/tour manager. Twin/double share accommodation, Welsh Banquet at Cardiff Castle, Excursions as per intinerary but no entrance fees are included.
ACCOMMODATION: Our groups are based in 3 star hotels. Some have swimming pools, sauna, gym & spa (some hotels do make a small charge for use). All rooms are twin or double with ensuite bathrooms, colour TV, hair dryer and complementary tea and coffee. We do not operate a single supplement, those travelling on their own will be allocated a twin share room (with another single traveller of same sex) and we do not offer triple rooms. Twin/Double rooms. We will do our utmost to accommodate you in your preferred request but this is not always possible.
WHAT TO BRING: Smart casual wear for the banquet, no jeans or trainers. As some hotels have a swimming pool and sauna, you are advised to bring your swimming gear.
PLEASE NOTE: The order of the itinerary may be subject to change.
DEPARTURE DETAILS: This tour departs at 08.00 from Bressenden Place. We aim to be back no later than 20.00.
Suitable For
Everyone welcome
What's included?
INCLUDES: Return coach travel, services of driver/tour manager. Twin/double share accommodation, Welsh Banquet at Cardiff Castle, Excursions as per intinerary but no entrance fees are included.
What to bring
WHAT TO BRING: Smart casual wear for the banquet, no jeans or trainers. As some hotels have a swimming pool and sauna, you are advised to bring your swimming gear.
Extras
Supplements: -
Pickup Option:
London - 8:00
given on booking
Return Option:
London - 20:00
given on booking
Travel Information
given on booking