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Old pubs and great grub

11 October 2013

Old pubs and great grub

Explore the oldest of British establishments, the pub, along with its famous fare on the new 5-day Old Pubs & Great Grub tour from Back-Roads Touring.

You’ll travel from Chester to London and enjoy meals in pubs renowned for their traditional atmosphere and food, and sample local produce like wines, cider and freshly baked bread from NZ$2138* per person twin share – a 5% earlybird discount when booked by December 15.

The tour features lunches at The Golden Cross Pub - Shrewsbury’s oldest pub which dates back to the 1400s, a private wine tasting and appreciation talk, a tour of Shrewsbury’s indoor markets full of veggies, breads, cured meats and cheeses, a visit to a cider and perry producer and tastings at Three Choirs Vineyards.

You’ll also enjoy lunch at Loughpool Inn in Ross-on-Wye and visit the Westonbury Mill & Water Garden in Pembridge, Eastnor Castle, Hereford Cathedral, Goodrich Castle and some of the Cotswolds’ most charming villages.

The small group tour features a maximum of 18 passengers and includes two dinners, three lunches, accommodation, full English breakfast daily, mini-coach transport and entrance fees.

Contact Back-Roads on 0800 223 369, info@backroadstouring.co.nz or visit your local travel agent.

*Terms and conditions apply. Advertised price includes 5% earlybird saving. Earlybird saving is valid for new bookings made and paid in full by 15 December 2013. Valid for travel until November 2014. Offer cannot be extended beyond the booking and payment period. Must quote relevant promo code at time of booking: BRT1EB5%. Earlybird can be combined with either the past passenger or multi-tour discount up to a maximum discounted value of 10%. Back-Roads Touring reserves the right to amend or withdraw the offer at any time.

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