Transportation is provided at no cost. Please RSVP in advance.
Itinerary subject to change.
This activity is intended for out of town guests. Transportation is gratis. Tickets, entry fees and meals not included.
Travelers will visit Bakewell in the morning, heading to Haddon Hall for an Afternoon Tea lunch from 12:30 - 1:30 pm, followed by a tour of Haddon House. At 3 pm the bus will depart for Chatsworth House for a tour of the expansive Gardens. You may see filming of the Bridgerton show! Bus will depart to return to Congleton at 5 pm.
Wedding Weekend Kickoff - Manchester - July 24, 2024
8:30 AM - 5 PM
July 24, 2024
MANCHESTER - Key attractions include the iconic Manchester Cathedral, the historic Manchester Town Hall, and the innovative Museum of Science and Industry. Don't miss the bustling Northern Quarter for its trendy shops, cafes, and street art. We will meet at 9 am to take the train from Congleton station to Manchester Piccadilly station. Tickets cost ~$10 each way.
North West England Tour Day 1 - Liverpool and Town Hall Tour - July 25, 2024
8:30 AM - 5 PM
July 25, 2024
*This activity is intended for out of town guests.* LIVERPOOL - home of the Beatles, Anfield Stadium, the Albert Docks, and its vibrant citizens – Scousers. From its beginnings as the heart of the Industrial Revolution to a contemporary city with World Heritage status, Liverpool has scores of interesting museums, art galleries, and colleges. A coach has been arranged to drive guests to and from Liverpool. The day is yours to plan as you wish, you need only adhere to the pickup and drop off times.
Friends and Family Hog Roast - July 25, 2024
7 PM - 9 PM
July 25, 2024
Event is gratis - join us for a traditional hog roast at the newly renovated Castle Inn.
North West England Tour Day 2 - Bakewell, Haddon Hall, and Chatworth House - July 26, 2024
8:30 AM - 5 PM
June 16, 2024
HADDON HALL is a remarkable medieval manor house located near Bakewell in the Peak District, Derbyshire, England. Its history spans from the 12th to the 17th centuries, making it one of the oldest houses in the country.
We will have an Afternoon Tea Lunch at 12:30 to 1:30 pm, followed by a group tour of the house at 1:30 to 2:30 pm. Bus will depart Haddon Hall at 3 pm to head over to Chatsworth House Gardens.
July 26, 2024
CHATSWORTH HOUSE is a stately home located in the Derbyshire Dales, England. It has been the seat of the Duke of Devonshire since 1549 and is known for its major collections of paintings, furniture, Old Master drawings, neoclassical sculptures, and books. Unfortunately the house is closed during the week of the wedding, however, we are still able to walk the expansive astounding gardens. We may see filming of the Bridgerton show whilst onsite! The bus will drop guests off at 3:30 pm and will depart back for Congleton at 5 pm.
July 26, 2024
BAKEWELL - Well known for its Bakewell tarts, enjoy a leisurely stroll through mellow stone buildings, the medieval five-arched stone bridge and quaint courtyards. A coach has been arranged to drive guests to and from. The day is yours to plan as you wish, you need only adhere to the pickup and drop off times.
The bus will drop off at 9:30 am. Guests will meet back at the bus at 12 pm. Don't eat too many bakewell tarts, as we are headed to lunch at Haddon Hall from here!