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Ceremony of the Keys – very moving

Sunday, June 24th, 2012

I’ve just had a quick email from Geoff who was the tour leader for last night’s Tower of London Ceremony of the Keys. Here it is in full:

“Last night’s visit to the Tower of London was brilliant! Everyone turned up on time, and we had a very good Beefeater to take us round. We ended up in then chapel,and were even allowed to go forward to
the altar area where Anne B is buried.

The actual Ceremony of the Keys was very moving.”

There you have it!

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The Executed Queens Tour 2012

Monday, June 18th, 2012

Day One

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Day Three

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Day Five

Day Six

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ONE ticket left for our exclusive Evening Tower Tour + Ceremony of the Keys, 23 June 2012

Monday, May 28th, 2012

ONLY ONE TICKET LEFT

You can find out all the details about this event here:
Evening Tour of the Tower of London and Ceremony of the Keys

We’ll be meeting at 8.00pm for a prompt 8.30pm start on the 23rd June, and our tickets are at a great discount compared to the normal price for this unique experience. Don’t miss out on the last few tickets!

Book Now…

23 June 2012
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Exclusive Tower of London Evening Tour and Ceremony of the Keys Tickets for Sale

Wednesday, May 16th, 2012

We are able to offer a limited number of exclusive invitations for a private evening tour of the Tower of London followed by the historical Ceremony of the Keys. These spaces are available on 23 June 2012 only, and the evening tour begins at 8:30pm, ending after the Ceremony of the Keys at 10:05pm.

ONLY ONE TICKET LEFT

It is extremely difficult to get tickets to the Ceremony of the Keys, and so we are proud to be able to offer these to a limited number of people (maximum 20) and at a discounted price. The price includes a private tour offering the rare chance to enjoy the tranquil atmosphere of the Tower of London after the hustle and bustle of the daytime visitors. The evening tour commences at 8.30pm with a Yeoman Warder guiding the group through the ancient fortress for an hour, finishing at the unique Ceremony of the Keys.

The Ceremony of the Keys is the traditional locking up of the Tower of London and has taken place on each and every night, without fail, for at least 700 years. It is a wonderful ceremony.

History Tours of Britain are able to offer a limited number of invitations to the Ceremony of the Keys, including the evening tour of the Tower of London, for only £20 per person. Normal price for the tour and ceremony package is £30 per person, so our offer is excellent value (saving of £10) and the Ceremony of the Keys is an out of this world experience. We expect these tickets to sell out quickly at this price, so please purchase your places as soon as possible. All June Ceremonies of the Keys are fully booked so this is the only opportunity you’ll have of getting a ticket.

23 June 2012
Tower of London
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What better way to celebrate the Jubilee year, the Olympics and England’s proud history than by being present at the Ceremony of the Keys.

Please note that these invitations are non-transferable. There is no parking at the Tower of London. The start time is prompt and no exceptions can be made. We will provide you with official invitations which you MUST bring to the event to gain entry to the Tower.

Feel free to contact us at tim@historytoursofbritain.com if you have any questions.

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Tudor Christmas Advent Calendar

Friday, December 2nd, 2011

Our sister website, www.TheAnneBoleynFiles.com has just launched an online Tudor Advent Calendar for this month.

Simply go to this site and get opening those pages!

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Preparations for Anne Boleyn Experience 2011

Monday, June 27th, 2011

As we rapidly approach July, our final preparations for this year’s Anne Boleyn Experience are now complete. This year, like last, we’ll be staying at Hever Castle in Kent for our four night luxury historical holiday … and like last year we have an amazing number of things we’ll be doing!

For me, last year was a magical experience (we definitely named it right!), and just staying in Hever was enough to give a lifetime of memories. From the staff, through the rooms all the way to the beautiful gardens and the fascinating history of the castle itself, everything was perfect.

Claire Ridgway with Eric Ives

For the 2011 Anne Boleyn Experience, we are having Professor Eric Ives as our key speaker. He is such a well known “personality” in the world of Anne Boleyn and the Tudors, yet he is so mild and kind. A true expert on the period, and incredibly happy to share his insights into the Tudor world.

It’s going to be great to spend time visiting the Tower of London again, and this year we are looking forward to having John as our tour guide. This year, we’ll be learning all about the history of the Tower on the coach into London. That means we’ll be able to spend more time really exploring once we are inside…

Not long to go until the history tour now!

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Upcoming Executed Queens Tour

Wednesday, May 11th, 2011

Last year's Anne Boleyn Experience group

I can’t quite believe how quickly the time has flown by since our May 2010 Anne Boleyn Experience and now I am packing for the Executed Queens Tour 2011 which starts on Sunday.

I am so excited about this tour, which is a brand new one this year. We have 24 attendees from lots of different countries –  the UK, Ireland, the USA, Canada and the Netherlands – but we all have one thing in common, our love of Tudor history! It’s going to be so wonderful to discuss Tudor history all week, to get to know other Tudor history fans, to visit magical Tudor attractions, to stay at Hever Castle and to listen to our guest speakers and learn more about our favourite subject.

I will be doing a daily blog diary, but here us what we will be getting up to:-

  • Visiting the ruins of Bradgate House, Lady Jane Grey’s family home
  • Staying at the 17th century Bosworth Hall Hotel for three nights
  • Visiting Sheffield Manor Lodge, once the prison of Mary Queen of Scots
  • Visiting the Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre
  • Staying at Hever Castle for three nights
  • Exploring Hever Castle and its gardens
  • Visiting the Tower of London on the anniversary of Anne Boleyn’s execution
  • Visiting Hampton Court Palace
  • Dining with and listening to Eric Ives, John Guy and Leanda de Lisle

Now can you understand why I am so excited!

I’m also happy that we have a few repeat attendees from last year’s tour, it’s so good to know that they enjoyed themselves.

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Don’t Just Visit Castles, Stay in Them!

Thursday, May 5th, 2011

The table where we sat and had coffee! What a view!

What history lover hasn’t dreamed of staying overnight in a castle? Well, now you can!

When I started planning my very first history tour, I spoke to Hever Castle, the childhood home of Anne Boleyn, and asked them if it was possible to stay there. I was blown away when they said that if I was willing to book the whole Astor Wing then I could – wow!

So, Tim and I and 19 other Tudor history lovers spent four nights last May at Hever Castle in their private Astor Wing. We had the whole wing to ourselves, we got to eat in the main castle dining room and we had access to the castle and grounds when the general public weren’t around.  Tim and I made a habit of walking down to the lake every morning before breakfast and chatting to the gardeners as they went about their daily sprucing of the exquisite gardens. Did we pretend that we were the Lord and Lady of the estate? You bet we did, in our heads anyway! It was pure magic!

But Hever Castle isn’t the only castle you can stay at on our tours. We have just added the Discover the Tudors tour to our programme and that includes a stay at Leeds Castle, a castle which dates back to the 12th century and which received a visit from Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon in 1520 as they made their way to the Field of the Cloth of Gold.

What about our other accommodation venues, are they castles?

Well, here’s a brief rundown…

  • Alveston Manor Hotel, Stratford-upon-Avon – This hotel in the historic town of Stratford-upon-Avon, birthplace of William Shakespeare, has parts which date back to the 16th century. Features include Tudor panelling, leaded lights and an Elizabethan staircase. It also has a vaulted cellar leading to an underground passage which was once used by monks from Worcester. This hotel is used on the Discover the Tudors Tour.
  • Bosworth Hall Hotel and Spa – This a Grade II listed mansion, set in 11 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens, which dates back to the 17th century. It features individually designed rooms with a period style. This hotel is used on the Executed Queens Tour.
  • The Tower Hotel – Not a historic building but we chose this luxury 4 star Guoman Hotel because of its location, just a stone’s thrown from Tower Bridge and the Tower of London, and with views over the River Thames. Close to the action of Tudor London! This hotel is used on the Tudor London Tour.

Last Year's Anne Boleyn Experience group dining in Hever Castle's dining room

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Our Mission – Providing Dream Vacations for History Lovers

Wednesday, May 4th, 2011

Our very first tour, the May 2010 Anne Boleyn Experience, came about because of emails that Anne Boleyn Files visitors sent me regarding Tudor themed tours. They wanted luxury tours with accommodation in historic places which were focused on Anne Boleyn and Tudor history. So, I got planning and I pretty much planned MY dream vacation, a tour that would be for me, a Tudor history lover, a life-time experience and a dream come true. That was The Anne Boleyn Experience.

The Astor Wing - Our private accommodation at Hever Castle

In May 2010 my dream came true and so did the dreams of the 19 people who came on the tour. We stayed at Hever Castle, we chatted Tudor history, we walked in Anne Boleyn’s footsteps, we ate in the main castle dining room surrounded by historic portraits and tapestries, we visited Anne Boleyn’s memorial tile and laid flowers there on the 19th May, we listened to guest speakers, experts in their field, we celebrated our passion for Tudor history and had a whale of a time. It was amazing!

I am counting the days until our May Executed Queens Tour, I am so excited, and what’s wonderful is that many people who I met at The Anne Boleyn Experience last year are coming back for more. That is heartwarming and I can’t wait to see them again and I also can’t wait to meet some new Tudor history lovers. It’s so nice to talk history and not have people’s eyes glaze over!

Why am I telling you this? Well, I just wanted to show my sincere passion for these tours and the mission that Tim and I have in setting up this new tour company and expanding our programme. We truly want to provide dream vacations for history lovers. We want people to enjoy the experience of a lifetime and to go back home with memories they will always treasure, with that warm fuzzy feeling that comes with having had a really good time. If we can combine that with expanding their historical knowledge then Tim and I will be very happy and fulfilled people!

Dinner in the main castle dining room

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Top 10 London Tudor Attractions

Wednesday, April 20th, 2011

Tudor Attractions London

You can now download our Free Report – “Top 10 Tudor Sights – London” – which will give you visiting information on 10 wonderful Tudor attractions in and around London.

The report is 23 pages long and contains the following information on each attraction:-

  • Short history
  • Highlights for visitors
  • Website URL
  • Map
  • Nearest tube station/train station
  • London Underground map

Just what you need for a trip to London!

Simply go to our “Free Report” page – click here – and fill in your first name and email address.

 

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What our guests said

The Anne Boleyn Experience 2010 was the trip of a lifetime. Staying in Anne Boleyn’s childhood home was exciting, the food was excellent, and it was great to get together with other Anne Boleyn fans. I would highly recommend it to any Anne Boleyn or Tudor history buffs.        

Nancy, New Jersey
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