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A Choral Tour of Mercia Mercia is the old Saxon name for the kingdom occupying the centre of England. It has a rich choral tradition most notably with the "Three Choirs Festival" (The three choirs are from Gloucester, Hereford and Worcester Cathedrals). Sir Edward Elgar was born near Worcester and this tour also includes visits to Stratford, Oxford, Malvern, Bath and London. Leominster Parish Church is a Norman former abbey church and is renowned for the excellent quality of its acoustics.
Photo: Worcester Cathedral |
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Day 1 On Flight Depart U.S.A.
Day 2 Arrive in London - Transfer to Worcester (8 nights) Visit some of the Cotswolds prettiest villages en route to Worcester
Day 3 Day trip to Malvern Provisional concert in Malvern
Day 4 Day in Worcester Guided tour of Worcester Cathedral Provisional concert in Worcester Cathedral
Day 5 Day trip to Stratford-Upon-Avon Anne Hathaway's Cottage, Shakespeare's Birthplace
Day 6 Day trip to Herefordshire Leominster, Hay-on-Wye, Hereford Cathedral Provisional concert in Leominster Parish Church
Day 7 Free day or day trip to London
Day 8 Day trip to Oxford Introductory walking tour of Oxford, Guided tour of Christ Church College Provisional Evensong at Christ Church, Oxford
Day 9 Day trip to Bath Provisional Concert in the Pump Rooms, Bath
Day 10 Departure Transfer to the airport for your return flight
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