Day 1: Fly to London, England
This is a big travelling day. Enjoy your overnight flight from Toronto to London Gatwick Airport.
Stay: N/A (in flight)
Day 2: Begin your Bridgerton
Experience
Welcome to London! After your overnight flight, be greeted by your tour director and begin your Bridgerton
experience at Royal Botanical Gardens, Kew. Located along the River Thames, this UNESCO World Heritage site boasts one of the most diverse collections of living plants, encompassing approximately 90% of the world’s known species of plants. Hidden within the gardens is Kew Palace, the 18th-century summer house of the real-life King George III and Queen Charlotte. It is here where Netflix’s Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story
was filmed (keep an eye open for a display wig worn by actress Golda Rosheuvel). Take some time and enjoy a self-guided visit to the palace and grounds. After, check in to your hotel and freshen up before regrouping for a fabulous welcome dinner.
Stay:
Holiday Inn Bloomsberry, London, England (3 nights)
Meals: B (on the plane), D
Day 3: Royal Residence & Elegant Estates
After breakfast, discover Hampton Court Palace & Gardens, the baroque-style home of King Henry VIII, his wives, and their children, as well as the fictional palace of Queen Charlotte. Other scenes filmed here include the wedding reception party for Anthony and Edwina, the corridor in Benedict’s art academy, the print studio exterior, and the queen’s court. Learn about Tudor history while exploring the opulent state apartments, magnificent gardens, and the famous maze. In the afternoon, visit Painshill Park, a beautiful 18th-century “living painting” and one of the foremost and finest examples of the English Landscape Movement. This picturesque location is where all of the Ton come to promenade, boat, picnic, and gossip. Enjoy a guided tour of the heritage vineyard, which continues to grow Pinot Noir—a variety cultivated in the 18th century—along with modern varieties such as Chardonnay, Seyval Blanc, and Pinot Grigio. Learn about the vineyard’s history and sample some award-winning wines. Afterwards, return to your hotel for a free evening.
Meals:
B
Day 4: Royal Museums Greenwich, Bridgerton Tea
After breakfast, explore the maritime treasures at the Royal Museums of Greenwich.
Visit the Cutty Sark, a National Historic Fleet ship, and the Royal Observatory, home of Greenwich Mean Time and London’s only planetarium. Many buildings here serve as London street exteriors in the series. Next, visit the Rangers House, an 18th-century Georgian villa that holds one of the greatest private art collections ever assembled in Europe. As you enter through the iron gates, you’ll immediately recognize the house’s facade as the iconic family home of the Bridgerton’s. Conclude your day with an exquisite Bridgerton-themed afternoon tea, where you can enjoy finger sandwiches, pastries, and scones in true Regency style.
Meals: B, High Tea
Day 5: Historic Estates and Scenic Gardens
After breakfast, visit Hatfield House, a stunning Jacobean-style prodigy house built in 1611. It served as a filming location for the interior scenes of Bridgerton.
Take a leisurely stroll through the beautiful gardens and enjoy a delicious lunch at the Coach House Kitchen. In the afternoon, head to Wilton House, a 400-year-old English country home renowned for its exceptional art collection and sculpture gallery. Explore the lavish 17th-century interiors and the picturesque gardens. In Bridgerton,
Wilton House represents Queen Charlotte’s bedroom, parlour room, and throne room, including the iconic scene where debutantes are presented to society. After your visits, check in to your centrally located hotel and enjoy a relaxing evening at your leisure.
Stay: Hampton by Hilton Bath City, Bath, England (3 nights)
Meals: B, L
Day 6: Bath’s Regency Splendour
Today, embark on a guided journey to Bath, known for its exquisite Georgian architecture. Your first stop is Royal Crescent, a row of 30 honey-hued Georgian houses aligned in a sweeping crescent. Royal Crescent No.1
is a restored town-house museum showcasing the life of Bath residents from 1776-1796. This building was used as the exterior of the Featherington family home. After lunch (on your own), visit the Holborne Museum, the city of Bath’s first public art gallery. The Palladian-style home features over 10,000 exquisite pieces, including bronze sculptures, porcelain, embroideries, and portraits. Tour the filming location of Lady Danbury’s estate, imagining yourself as one of the Sharma sisters.
Meals:
B
Day 7: Roman Baths
Begin your day with a private tour of the famous Roman Baths.
Learn the fascinating history and explore the site's four main features: the Sacred Spring, the Roman Temple, the Roman Bath House, and finds from the Roman Bath. Continue your Bath journey, your way with a free afternoon. In the evening, regroup for an included dinner.
Meals: B, D
Day 8: Majestic Castles and Historic York
After breakfast, check out of your hotel and depart for historic York. En route, stop at Grimsthorpe Castle,
which served as the filming location for the Innovations Ball in season three. Take some time to explore the castle, which is filled with Regency-era artifacts, beautiful gardens, and a 3,000-acre park. Arrive in York mid-afternoon and embark on a guided walking tour. Stroll through the walled city, enjoy its charming streets, and learn about its fascinating Roman, Viking, and Saxon history. York is a fantastic destination for food lovers, so be sure to try one of its delicious restaurants on your own tonight.
Meals: B
Day 9: Yorks Historic Gem
Start your day with a self-guided visit to York Minster, one of the largest cathedrals in Northern Europe. Marvel at the exquisite architectural styles including Romanesque, Gothic, and Perpendicular Gothic, and the striking Great East Window, showcasing the largest display of medieval stained glass in the world. Continue to Castle Howard, the fictional location of Clyvedon, the Duke of Hasting's house. Explore the magnificent house, with its beautiful interiors including the Great Hall and its 70-foot ceiling and the gorgeous grounds and gardens. Conclude your day with a scrumptious dinner at a local restaurant.
Meals: B, D
Day 10: Final Regency Retreat
Your Bridgerton
adventure concludes with a guided tour of Wrest Park, an 18th-century mansion that served as a filming location for the famous bee scene between Kate and Anthony in season two, as well as the home of the Fuller family in season three. Marvel at the elegant Wallpaper Rooms and stroll through the beautifully manicured gardens. In the evening, share your favourite trip highlights over a final farewell dinner.
Meals: B, D
Day 11: Fly Home
After breakfast, depart for London Gatwick Airport for your flight home. Arrive in Toronto late afternoon with unforgettable memories of your Bridgerton-themed tour through England’s most iconic and picturesque locations.
Meals:
B
