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Tour Manager Notes: Warwick

Overview The castle of Warwick, situated right in the Heart of England is one of the great strategic defensive sites in Britain. Its importance as...
November 25, 2025 Dave Solar

Tour Manager Notes: Stratford-Upon-Avon

Overview The oldest market town in Warwickshire, Stratford was first a Celtic settlement, then a small Roman town. Its name – a mixture of Celtic...
December 4, 2025 Dave Solar

Tour Manager Notes: Windsor

Key dates 1066 – William the Conqueror crowned King of England 1080s – Building of Windsor begins 1215 – Magna Carta 1475 – St George’s...
November 25, 2025 Dave Solar

Tour Manager Notes: The Euro

Euro Statistics The European Central Bank has overseen production of: 10 billion euro notes 52 billion euro coins Total value: 664 billion euros Cost to...
December 4, 2025 Dave Solar

Tour Manager Notes: York

Overview The city of York considered as the second city of England has probably the richest heritage of any, and is certainly among the best...
November 25, 2025 Dave Solar

Tour Manager Notes: The Lake District

Overview The Lake District, an area of outstanding natural beauty, lies in the county of Cumbria (formerly Cumberland and Westmoreland) in the north west of...
December 4, 2025 Dave Solar

Kingston Upon Thames

Kingston upon Thames, a historic market town on the banks of the River Thames, blends rich heritage with modern charm. Known for its royal connections...
February 11, 2025 Dave Solar

Channel Crossing

61101MIS  Transportation Drive to the Port of departure   Crossing as foot passengers   Continue by coach   Crossing Times      Portsmouth Le Havre 6 hrs Portsmouth Cherbourg 5 hrs Portsmouth Caen 6 hrs    Portsmouth (Fast Cat) Cherbourg 3 hrs  Driving Times      Port: Portsmouth  London 73 miles 2 hrs Via Salisbury: London-Stonehenge Stonehenge-Salisbury Salisbury-Portsmouth    1¾ hrs 20 mins 1¼ hrs    Port: Ouistreham  Caen  30 mins    Port: Cherbourg  Caen 120...
November 25, 2025 Eric Kim

Cirencester

Set amid the rolling countryside of the Cotswolds, Cirencester is a charming market town with a rich Roman heritage and vibrant cultural scene. Once the...
February 13, 2025 Dave Solar

Eurostar 

61103TRA  Transportation Coach transfer to Eurostar Terminal (departure)  Eurostar  Coach transfer from Eurostar Terminal (arrival)  In each case, the international Terminal shares the Station with...
November 25, 2025 Eric Kim
Featured Post Teachers in Their Own Words Everyone at ACIS is passionate about educational travel and could give you an overflowing list... Sarah Bichsel
Featured Post Teachers in Their Own Words Everyone at ACIS is passionate about educational travel and could give you an overflowing list... Sarah Bichsel

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