Monty Don - Live in Birmingham 9052
Monty Don - Live in Birmingham 9052
$438
Monty Don - Live in Birmingham 9052
2 Days Starting and ending in London, United Kingdom
Visiting: Birmingham, Dudley
Tour operator:
Tour code:
BMDB
Interests:
Cultural, Gardens & Nature Tours, History, Special Guest Tours
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Tour Overview
Join us for an unforgettable experience with "Monty Don - Live in Birmingham." This special interest tour begins with departures from London, Luton, and Northampton, heading to the vibrant city of Birmingham. Upon arrival, explore the Birmingham Botanical Gardens, featuring diverse glasshouses with tropical, subtropical, Mediterranean, and arid environments. After an early dinner at the Mercure Birmingham West Hotel, enjoy an evening with Monty Don at the Symphony Hall, where the beloved TV gardener shares stories from his illustrious career. The next day, delve into history at the Black Country Living Museum, a fascinating canalside village showcasing the region's industrial heritage. Discover the sights and sounds of the past, and spot familiar locations from the TV drama 'Peaky Blinders.' This tour offers a unique blend of horticultural insight and historical exploration, perfect for garden enthusiasts and history buffs alike.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1
Location: Birmingham
Accommodation Name: Mercure Birmingham West Hotel
Meals Included: Dinner
Depart from London, Luton and Northampton for Birmingham, where on arrival we visit the Birmingham Botanical Gardens. The gardens boast extensive glasshouses which means they can be enjoyed whatever the weather. With Tropical, Subtropical, Mediterranean and Arid environments there is a huge range of plants to be discovered, with Poinsettia and Christmas Cacti among the seasonal highlights. Weather permitting, we may also enjoy some of the outdoor features, where cyclamen and winter aconites may be found.
We continue to our hotel, where an early dinner is served. We then transfer to the Symphony Hall for An Audience with Monty Don. One of the nation’s favourite TV gardeners, Monty will share tales from his long career in gardening, tell us about his favourite gardens and reveal how he fell in love with the natural world. We will discover how he created his beloved garden at Longmeadow, the gardening practices he considers to be the most useful, and the importance of the changing of the seasons on each part of the garden.
Day 2
Location: Dudley
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast we depart for the Black Country Living Museum, a chance to experience the sights, sounds, smells, and tastes of the Black Country as we explore shops, houses and industrial workshops rebuilt in a canalside village. From the Industrial Revolution to post-war prosperity, discover the history of a small region that made a big impact on the people, culture and industry of the world as you say “ow am ya” to the people that made this place home, from metalworkers and miners to nurses and schoolteachers – and even a pub landlord or two. Fans of the hit TV drama ‘Peaky Blinders’ will find many familiar spots, as the museum has provided the locations for a host of key scenes, from clandestine meetings under the Canal Bridge to chilling murder scenes at St James’s School.
Following our visit we return to our original departure points.
What's Included
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Visit to Birmingham Botanical Gardens
The tour includes a visit to the Birmingham Botanical Gardens, featuring extensive glasshouses and a variety of plant environments.
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Dinner at the Hotel
An early dinner is served at the hotel on the first day of the tour.
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An Audience with Monty Don
The tour includes a transfer to the Symphony Hall for an event with Monty Don, where he shares tales from his gardening career.
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Visit to the Black Country Living Museum
The tour includes a visit to the Black Country Living Museum, offering an immersive experience of the region's history and culture.
What's Not Included
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Accommodation
Accommodation details are not provided for this tour.
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General Exclusions
The tour does not include any specific inclusions or exclusions as detailed information is not provided.
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Transportation
Transportation details are not provided for this tour.
Mode of Transport
Transportation details are not provided for this tour.
Check out our Q&As
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What can I expect from the visit to the Birmingham Botanical Gardens?
During the visit to the Birmingham Botanical Gardens, you can explore extensive glasshouses that feature Tropical, Subtropical, Mediterranean, and Arid environments. Seasonal highlights include Poinsettia and Christmas Cacti. Weather permitting, you may also enjoy outdoor features with cyclamen and winter aconites.
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What will happen during 'An Audience with Monty Don'?
During 'An Audience with Monty Don' at the Symphony Hall, Monty Don will share tales from his gardening career, discuss his favorite gardens, and reveal how he fell in love with the natural world. He will also talk about creating his garden at Longmeadow, useful gardening practices, and the importance of seasonal changes.
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What is the experience like at the Black Country Living Museum?
At the Black Country Living Museum, you will experience the sights, sounds, smells, and tastes of the Black Country by exploring shops, houses, and industrial workshops in a canalside village. The museum showcases the history from the Industrial Revolution to post-war prosperity and features locations used in the TV drama 'Peaky Blinders'.
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Will I receive more details of the holiday before I travel?
You will receive detailed joining instructions around 10 days prior to you departure, but you are of course welcome to contact us at any time should you have any queries.
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What facilities do your coaches have?
Generally, our coaches have reclining seats, air-conditioning and toilets, however this cannot always be guaranteed as sometimes we have to use smaller vehicles. Toilets are recommended for emergency use only and regular comfort stops will be made throughout your holiday while travelling around.
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Do I have to go on the included excursions?
Absolutely not. You are more than welcome to spend the day at your hotel or exploring independently should you wish. All we ask is that you inform your Tour Manager, so they are not left waiting for you to join the group.
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Is there time to relax?
Although our itineraries may seem jam-packed, boasting access to some of the most exclusive sites across the UK and beyond, a Brightwater Holiday is just that: a holiday. Each trip will counter in more than enough free-time for you to explore places at your own leisure. And with most nights and the majority of meals being included in our tour prices, you can relax in hand-picked accommodation.
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Do I need to be an expert?
Absolutely not! Although some of our tours are specifically focused on one thing, all you need to enjoy a Brightwater holiday is interest and bags of enthusiasm! Even on our most specialist tours, we take travellers from all skill levels, from experts to beginners.
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How fit or active do I need to be for one of your holidays?
You need to be able to get on and off the coach unassisted, and most – but not all – coaches have a kneel facility that lowers the front step for ease of boarding
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Do you have self-drive holidays?
Yes, we do – tailored to your exact requirements!
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What’s the luggage allowance on your coaches?
There’s no fixed limit, but we generally say one large suitcase to go in the luggage compartment and a smaller bag that you can take onto the coach with you. For flight-inclusive holidays, we include a luggage allowance of at least 20kg.
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Where are your departure points?
UK garden holidays generally depart from London, with additional pick-ups depending on the route of the coach, while holidays to Scotland depart from Glasgow, Edinburgh and Perth, with Dundee, Inverness and Aberdeen sometimes included. All Eurostar holidays depart from London St. Pancras and flight-inclusive holidays depart from one or more of the main London airports, with regional flights .
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What about the company that will be kept?
For single travellers, those with a companion or even those travelling in a larger group, you'll find that the signature of any Brightwater Holiday is the company. You won't ever be travelling with a group of strangers, instead, you'll find yourself surrounded by like-minded people with a strong shared interest who will soon become your firm friends.
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What is a Brightwater Holiday?
Bursting with enthralling, educational and enlightening itineraries, a Brightwater Holiday, by its very nature, is packed with bucket-list-worthy destinations, behind the scenes passes and expert-led experiences. From creating bespoke quality garden and special interest tours for groups and individuals alike, we have made it our business to make our guests' travel dreams come true.
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Why is there a single supplement?
Unfortunately, single room supplements are charges that are often imposed on us as a company when we book rooms for group holidays. However, most hotels do charge less for single occupancy, and we always pass this saving on to our solo travellers in the form of a modest single supplement.
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How much are your optional excursions?
Prices start from as little as £20, but please contact our friendly team for questions about specific itineraries or excursions.
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Can I pre-book my coach seats?
Yes, you can. In the case of front seats, guests with limited mobility are given priority. Please get in touch with our friendly team to discuss any requirements you may have.
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How to get there? Easy!
With a Brightwater Holiday, the journey is just as important as the destination and we make getting you to your tour start point easy. From organising group flights and individual travel plans, to offering accessible local departure and pick-up points, we go out of our way to ensure that your journey is as convenient and hassle-free as it can be.
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Do I need to have travel insurance?
Travel insurance is required for all overseas holidays and is also strongly recommended for UK holidays – primarily to protect yourself against cancellation charges should you be unable to travel.
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