Itinerary England Scotland 2026 - Castles, Culture and Yarn Tour

Thurs 3/12 - Overnight flight

Fri 3/13 –London (4 nights) Arrive!

Welcome to England! AM flyers Bus from airport to hotel. Free time exploring London (Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, yarn shops, exploring the sights)

Evening - Dinner on own. Rest and get ready for your adventure.

Sat 3/14 – London 

Bus trip to Windsor Castle, a royal residence located outside of London, oldest and largest occupied castle built in the 11th century. It’s been home to over 40 monarchs and has been a royal residence for over 1000 years. Elizabeth and Margaret were raised here. See exquisite architecture. Visit Loop London yarn store, while exploring Camden passage neighborhood. Dinner at hotel and knitting cast on party! Meals - Breakfast and Dinner. Lunch options near Windsor on own.

Sun 3/15 - London

Explore London! Visit the British Museum which has over 60 galleries ranging from ancient to today. Some of the highlights include ancient Egyptian, African, Roman Empire and European. The Rosetta Stone is the most famous and most popular exhibit. Discovered in 1799, it’s the cornerstone of modern Egyptology, and credited with unlocking the ancient hieroglyphic language. In the afternoon we will board a private English Tea Bus for high tea on a double decker bus touring around the city sightseeing while knitting. Shopping at Covent Garden and exploring London. Meals included - Breakfast and Tea Bus Lunch. Dinner on own.

Mon 3/16- Stonehenge and Bath

Day trip filled with history. Enjoy spectacular views of rolling hills and sheep as we travel to Stonehenge and the English countryside. See the ancient mystery of Stonehenge before we travel the scenic landscape to picturesque Bath. Bath is known for its Roman Baths with rich history, and has the Jane Austen Center, as well as many shops, restaurants and cultural events. Netflix tv show, Bridgerton’s modiste was filmed in Bath. Option for Lunch and knitting in a British pub. Visit yarn stores, shopping, sights. Meals included – Breakfast and Dinner. Dinner (will get food for bus trip back to London).

Tues 3/17 – Travel to Nottingham (1 night)

Departing London. Bus ride to Ruddington. Private tour of Framework Knitters Museum, an award winning museum and one of the few places left where you can experience the living conditions of Victorian craftspeople. Stay overnight in Nottingham at a cottage inn. Scottish tartan Knitting class followed by private dinner and knit night social. Meals - Breakfast and Dinner. Lunch on own in Nottingham.

Wed 3/18 - Edinburgh (3 nights)

We will be up early to head to Scotland, taking a scenic route with stops along the way. Photography workshop in the countryside. Visit Edinburgh Castle, a historic castle standing on Castle Rock, with a long history as a royal residence, military garrison, prison and fortress. Settle into the hotel. Meals - Breakfast. We will stop for lunch on the way. Dinner on own.

Thurs 3/19 – Stirling/Edinburgh

Visit Radical Weavers, Stirling. Participants have the chance to connect with local traditions, witnessing the art of weaving in action and gaining insight into its historical and cultural importance. Guided by skilled artisans, visitors can actively participate, weaving their own creations and gaining a deeper appreciation for the craft's intricacies. At the studio, we will take a weaving workshop and have individual mini looms to design and create our own Scottish tartan to take home (coaster sized). Bus trip back to Edinburgh to explore for the afternoon, options for St. Giles Cathedral, whisky tasting, shopping, sightseeing. Dinner in a traditional Scottish pub. Meals - Breakfast and Dinner. Lunch on own.

Fri 3/20 - Edinburgh

Explore Edinburgh. Some of the earliest mills were in Scotland, and this area became a center for production of high quality woolen cloth. At the Scottish Textile Showcase, you will hear about the makers, the craft, how wool gets made, what inspires designs, and a tour of the showroom. Visit Tron Kirk Market, a 17th century church in the Royal Miles, with artists and designers selling goods. Visit Dovecot Studio, a tapestry studio and center for contemporary art, craft and design in Edinburgh. There are exhibitions and installations to see, along with a viewing balcony where you can watch the weavers and makers at work creating fiber. Shopping in the neighborhood. All 3 are walkable. Special visit to Ginger Twist yarn shop for private shopping and dyeing demo (evening). Meals included - Breakfast and Dinner. Lunch options along Royal Mile.

Sat 3/21 - Flight home departing Scotland

Sad that we are leaving our fun adventures, but happy we explored wonderful and fiber-filled places, with new friends, making lifelong memories.

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