UK Quilting & Heritage Tour with Festival of Quilts Birmingham
$5,295
per person, twin share (land tour only).
$1,165 supplement for single room.
Tour Leader
Tour Info
OVERVIEW
Experience the charm and creativity of the UK. This 10-day journey invites you to explore London’s vibrant fabric scene, including iconic markets and renowned textile stores. From London, travel to the historic city of Bath to visit the Roman Baths and indulge in a traditional Cream Tea at the American Museum. Discover the picturesque Cotswolds with its charming villages and beautiful gardens. The highlight of the tour is the Festival of Quilts in Birmingham, Europe’s largest quilting event, where you’ll immerse yourself in the world of quilting with exhibits, workshops, and more. This tour blends quilting passion with rich British culture, offering a unique and inspiring adventure for textile enthusiasts.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Cultural Delights: Explore London’s landmarks like Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, and the Victoria & Albert Museum. Enjoy Cream Tea in Bath and visit Oxford’s Ashmolean Museum.
- Textile Extravaganza: Discover London’s fabric scene with stops at Portobello Street Market, Shaukat Fabrics, MacCulloch & Wallis Ltd., and Liberty of London. Browse fabric stores in Bath and Bourton-on-the-Water.
- Shopping Paradise: Experience diverse shopping from London’s textile markets to Bath’s quilt store and Cotswolds boutiques.
- Historical Heritage: Visit Highclere Castle, Stonehenge, and the Roman Baths in Bath.
- The Festival of Quilts in Birmingham: Immerse yourself in the wonders of Europe’s top quilting event.
Detailed Itinerary
START & FINISH
The tour begins at 6:00 pm at Mercure London Bridge, or similar, in London, on Day 1, Friday July 25.
The tour concludes after breakfast at Hyatt Place, or similar, in Heathrow, on Day 10, Sunday August 3.
Itinerary
DETAILED ITINERARY
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Tour Leader
Leann Vallejos
LeeAnn Vallejos is the owner of Stitch, a meticulously curated, contemporary quilt shop in Durango, Colorado. Stitch recently celebrated 10 years in business. LeeAnn has a fervent passion for quilts, quilt making, and all things fabric related. She has been quilting for nearly 25 years and finds great joy in inspiring quilters to be their most creative, authentic selves.
You can find LeeAnn at www.stitchonline.net or 970-247-1085 
Inclusions
TOUR INCLUSIONS
What is included in the tour price?
- 9 nights of hotel accommodation with daily breakfast included
- 5 dinners at local restaurants or hotels.
- All transportation by air-conditioned coach throughout the tour
- Guided tour and visits as stated in the itinerary
- Two-day entrance to the Festival of Quilts
- An English-speaking guide with the group throughout the trip.
- Porterage of one piece of luggage in and out of hotels
What is not included in the tour price?
- International airfares
- Arrival/departure transfer
- Travel insurance
- Gratuities to guide and driver
- Personal expenses and anything not mentioned
Hotels
HOTELS
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Tour Details
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