2011 Programme
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Lindum Heritage 2011 Tours
(Free full colour brochure available October 2010)
(PROVISIONAL TOUR DATES)
AVIATION HERITAGE
Runways to War - Bomber county
The hugely successful Dambusters Tour including the unique chance to board the ‘Just Jane’ Lancaster based in Lincolnshire.
Visit www.runways-to-war.co.uk for more details.
Tour Dates: 20 – 22 March, 06 – 08 April, 09 – 11 October & 23 – 25 October
Wings of War (RAF aircraft and history)
Including visits to RAF Cranwell, Newark Air Museum, and Thorpe camp. We will get an opportunity to climb aboard several aircraft and the opportunity to experience a taxy ride on a WWII Dakota at East Kirkby!
Tour Date: 22 – 24 June
The American Connection
We plan to visit the Imperial War Museum at Duxford and explore US Air Force Heritage during WWII in East Anglia.
Tour Date: 05 – 07 August
ENGLAND’S HERITAGE
Elizabethan England
We will journey through grand houses, gardens and castles following royalty and courtiers, learning of treason, opulence and loyalty to the crown.
Tour Date: 20 – 22 May
The Pilgrim Fathers
Visit the places that the persecuted Purists found shelter, imprisonment and welcome. Let us take you on a tour of Lincolnshire (incl. Boston ,Gainsborough and Scrooby) to walk in the footsteps of the forefathers of America.
Tour Date: 22 – 24 July
Wind, Water & Steam
Experience what life was like when windmills dotted the skyline, water was used as a power source and transport system, and when the age of steam sparked the industrial revolution.
Tour Date: 05 – 07 August
Treasures of Northumberland
Including pre-historic rock art, Iron Age hill forts and a fantastic visit to Holy Island!!
Tour Date: 09 – 11 September
BATTLEGROUND BRITAIN (MILITARY HISTORY)
‘HANDS ON’ HISTORY
New for 2011 a chance to handle the weaponry, wear the clothes and armour and even take part in mini re-enactments!!
Battleground Britain Day Tours: Various dates TBC
The War of the Roses
York was at the centre of many battles during the War. Take a step back time with our guide who will vividly portray the battles, characters and places of this bloody era.
Tour Date: 01 – 03 July
1066 & The Norman Invasion
Explore the Battle of Hastings including an opportunity to try on the armour and handle the weapons of the period as well as a day tour of Dover castle and a mini siege re-enactment!
Tour Date: 15 – 17 July
ADVENTURES IN ARCHAEOLOGY
Experience Stonehenge & Prehistoric Wessex with renowned Archaeologist and TV personality Julian Richards.
Tour Dates: 11 – 13 May & 14 – 16 September
Explore Hadrian’s Wall
The history and the wonder of a remarkable piece of Roman engineering. Learn about the people who built it, lived on it and either side of it.
Tour Date: 03 – 05 June
Historic Orkney (utilising our partner in Orkney)
A fantastic one week holiday tour travelling with a small group of no more than 8 people to witness five thousand years of Orkney’s past and a wide range of spectacular and awe inspiring sites!
Tour Dates: 21 – 28 May ,18 – 25 June & 30 July – 6 August
FAITH, ART & ARCHITECTURE
Town & Country Churches of Lincolnshire
Lincolnshire can boast of many churches of special interest and importance. As it is the second largest county in the country, there is a huge selection to choose from including connections with royalty, saints and knights.
Tour Date: 12 – 14 April
Lincoln - Churches, Chapels & Cathedral
During Medieval times the city of Lincoln boasted a magnificent Cathedral, six Friaries, 48 Churches and a Synagogue. Many of these may still be visited as well as other places of worship, old and new, used by today's congregations.
Tour Date: 12 – 14 August
SPECIAL INTEREST
Literary Greats of the Lake District
Tour Date: 06 – 08 May
Tennyson’s Lincolnshire – Background to Genius
Tour Date: 03 – 05 October
HISTORIC CITIES
Lincoln – 2000 years of history
Tour Date: 3 - 5 June
Canterbury - Town of tales!
Tour Date: 13 – 15 May
Royal Windsor & Eton – Premier Break
Tour Date: 23 – 25 September
GROUPS AND BESPOKE TOURS
We can take the hassle out of organizing your own group tour. If you have a particular area or place that you would like to visit or you have missed a tour that we have done in the past, and then talk to us about our bespoke tours. We have negotiated preferable rates with coach companies and hotels throughout the UK. We also have nationwide access to guides and specialists that you may want to use.
All you need to do is gather a group of 15 or more people - let us do the rest!
Contact Mick or Bill on 01522 845060 or mick@lindumheritage.co.uk / bill@lindumheritage.co.uk to discuss your requirements.
