For the first time since it was made nearly 1,000 years ago, the Bayeux Tapestry is returning to England.
View Dates & BookFollowing a historic agreement with France, the 70-metre-long tapestry, depicting events leading up to the Battle of Hastings and the Norman Conquest of England in 1066, will be loaned to the British Museum from September 2026 to July 2027.
This monumental embroidery tells the dramatic story of a moment that changed England forever. No year in the country's history is more famous than 1066. It was the last time England was successfully invaded, and it is the year from which the modern monarchy dates itself. And there is no other object that is as instantly recognisable, as studied in schools and as copied by artists as the Bayeux Tapestry.
One of the wonders of the medieval world, the Tapestry offers a vision of life in 11th-century England both before and after the Conquest, from castles, warfare and ships to clothing, food and furniture. Likely commissioned by a Norman patron and made by English embroiderers, using manuscript drawings from Canterbury, the Tapestry is both a precious historical record and a remarkable work of art.
Hotel
Sheraton Skyline Heathrow
Price
*£229.00
All coach travel
1 Night dinner, bed & breakfast
Ticket - Visit Bayeux Tapestry
Hotel single occupancy £43.00
*This price is to be confirmed. It currently includes the Bayeux Tapestry at the current advertised rate. The price will be adjusted accordingly and new Confirmations and Invoices will be issued when the confirmed entry price is known.
Saturday
En route to London visit Bath.
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An elegant city full of traditional heritage, contemporary culture, green spaces and a few surprises.
Built for pleasure and relaxation, beautiful Bath has been a wellbeing destination since Roman times. The waters are still a big draw today, both at the ancient Roman Baths and the thoroughly modern Thermae Bath Spa, which houses the only natural thermal hot springs in Britain you can bathe in.
Bath’s compact, visitor-friendly centre is overflowing with places to eat and drink, plus some of the finest independent shops in Britain, making it the ideal city break. Immerse yourself in Bath’s remarkable collection of museums and galleries, and enjoy year-round festivals, theatre, music and sport.
Bath's stunning, honey-coloured Georgian architecture is straight from a Jane Austen novel; highlights include the iconic Royal Crescent and the majestic Circus.
Sunday
Visit The Bayeux Tapestry, London
Itinerary to be confirmed
The itinerary is dependant on the visit time slot we manage to secure. This will be advised when known.
EB=English Breakfast Incl., D=Dinner Included
Below is a list of Pick-up points available for this departure. Additional locations are sometimes available if en-route between these standard pick-up points. Please contact the office to enquire. Where this departure is a Short Break or Holiday which includes our Door-to-door* service, the additional pick-up points shown below are on the route of the tour coach having completed the door-to-door service. *Conditions apply. See our latest brochure
Below is a list of Pick-up points available for this departure. Additional locations are sometimes available if en-route between these standard pick-up points. Please contact the office to enquire. Where this departure is a Short Break or Holiday which includes our Door-to-door* service, the additional pick-up points shown below are on the route of the tour coach having completed the door-to-door service. *Conditions apply. See our latest brochure
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Bancyfelin (Bus Stop) | Bus Stop just to the east of Werndale Hospital, Bancyfelin |
| Britton Ferry (McDonalds) | Bus Stop outside McDonalds, Britton Ferry |
| Cardiff Gate (ServicesM4) | Coach Park, Cardiff Gate Services, M4 J30 |
| Cardiff West (ServicesM4) | Coach Park, Cardiff West Services, M4 J33 |
| Carmarthen (Boars Head) | Boars Head Bus Stop, Lammas Street, Carmarthen |
| Clunderwen (GowerS) | (S2) Entrance to Gower Villa Lane, Clunderwen |
| Clunderwen (Play Field) | Bus Stop by Playing Field |
| Clunderwen (WaldoS) | (S1) Opposite entrance to Bro Waldo, Clunderwen |
| Crosshands (Leeks) | Leeks, opposite J&J Motors, Crosshands |
| Haverfordwest (Bus) | Bus Station, Haverfordwest |
| JonesLogin(DepotViaHWest) | Jones Login Depot, Login, Whitland, SA34 0UX may travel via H/west etc.to destination & return |
| Llanddewi Velfrey (BSE) | Bus Stop Eastbound by Barber Shop, Llanddewi Velfrey |
| Llandissilio (Nantyffin) | Nantyffin Hotel, Llandissilio |
| Llandissilio(PwllcwareS) | (S3) Pwllcware Junction, Llandissilio |
| Magor (Services M4) | Coach Park, Magor Services, M4 J23A |
| Narberth (Cawdor) | On public highway, Spring Gardens outside Cawdor Court, Narberth |
| Narberth (Commercial) | Outside Celtic Commercial Garage, Spring Gardens, Narberth |
| Narberth (Jesse Rd. 2) | Bus Stop, Jesse Road, Narberth (Just before the Police Station) |
| Narberth (Town Moor) | (1) Bus Stop opposite old CP School, Narberth Town Moor |
| Penblewin (Car Park) | Penblewin Car Park 400yds from roundabout (Whitland side) |
| Penblewin(Whitland SideE) | Opposite Penblewin Farm (Whitland side) |
| Pontabraham (Services) | Coach Park, Pontabraham Services |
| Pwlltrap (Bus Stop) | Bus Stop, Pwlltrap |
| Sarn Park (Services M4) | Coach Park, Sarn Park Services, M4 J36 |
| St. Clears (Black LionE) | (E2) Black Lion, St. Clears |
| St. Clears (Car ParkE) | (E1) Opposite entrance to St. Clears Car Park |
| Swansea West (ServicesM4) | Coach Park, Swansea West Services, M4 J47 |
| Whitland (BryngwenllianE) | (E1) Lay bye opposite Bryngwenllian, Spring Gardens, Whitland |
| Whitland (Car Park) | North Road Car Park, Whitland |
| Whitland (Maesyffynnon) | Maesyffynnon, Whitland (Margarette Hughes) |
| Whitland (Old PoliceE) | (E3) Old Police Station, Spring Gardens, Whitland |
| Z-Not in use | Not in use |
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