Hampshire Steam, Gin & The New Forest

HAMPSHIRE STEAM, GIN & THE NEW FOREST

NEW TOUR 2025

Discover historic Hampshire on our new tour staying near Winchester with a drive through the New Forest, a tour and tasting at Bombay Sapphire Distillery, a nostalgic journey on the Watercress Line and entrance to Beaulieu, home to the National Motor Museum.

HOTEL

Norton Park Hotel, Spa & Manor House, Sutton Scotney near Winchester ****

The Norton Park Hotel is set in 54 acres of blissful parkland just outside historic Winchester.

• Contemporary well equipped en-suite bedrooms • Flat screen television • Free Wi-Fi • Tea, coffee-making facilities • Hairdryer • Restaurant • Bar & Lounge • Health Club with fitness suite, heated pool, sauna & steam room • Lift

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Excursion 1

WINCHESTER & BOMBAY SAPPHIRE GIN
This morning we visit Winchester, Kind Alfred's ancient capital of England, with free time to explore. In the afternoon we visit Bombay Sapphire Distillery to discover the flavours of the botanicals which make this gin so unique.

Excursion 2

NEW FOREST NATIONAL PARK & BEAULIEU MOTOR MUSEUM
Excursion to the wonderfully scenic New Forest National Park, an area of picturesque towns, historic woodland and of course its wild horses. During the day we visit Beaulieu, home to the National Motor Museum, Palace House & Gardens and entrance also includes unlimited rides on the monorail and vintage bus.

Excursion 3

ALRESFORD & THE WATERCRESS LINE
Today we make our way to the lovely Georgian town of Alresford where we board the Mid-Hants Railway, also known as the Watercress Line for a nostalgic trip through lovely Hampshire countryside to Alton.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Executive coach travel
4 nights dinner, bed & full English breakfast accommodation near Winchester
Porterage
Discover the historic city of Winchester
Tour and tasting at Bombay Sapphire Distillery
Scenic drive through the New Forest National Park
Entrance to Beaulieu, home to the National Motor Museum and Palace House & Gardens
Explore the lovely Georgian town of Alresford
Nostalgic train journey on the Watercress Line

DEPARTURE DATE & PRICE

31^st Aug 4 nights £544

SRS £123

Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.

Name	Address	Distance
Cardiff Gate Services	Cardiff Gate Services CF23 8RA
Cardiff West Services	Cardiff West Services Coach Park, CF72 8SA
Dyffryn Depot	Edwards Travel Centre, Dyffryn Close, Llansamlet SA6 8QG
Edwards Depot LLANTRISANT	Edwards Depot, Llantrisant, CF72 8QZ
Magor Services NP26 3YL	Magor Service Coach Park
Neath - Railway	Neath - Outside Railway Station, SA11 1BY
Newport RAILWAY STATION	Bus Stops outside the RAILWAY STATION,NEWPORT NP20 4AX
Port Talbot Customs	Port Talbot Bus Stop OUTSIDE Customs House Just past the Plaza, SA13 1HW
Pyle Cross	Pyle Cross, bus stop outside supermarket.Pyle Road CF33 6AG
Sarn SERVICES	Sarn SERVICES - Coach Park, CF32 9SY