FHU Go – Romantic England

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Join FHU students, alumni and members of the FHU family on a two-week adventure to Romantic England, led by experienced travelers and FHU staff members, Dr. John and Debbie McLaughlin. The trip includes time in the cities of London, Bath and York. The group also spends time hiking and walking in two of England’s favorite areas of great natural beauty–the Lake District and the Peak District. Participants will explore picturesque villages and magnificent estates, wander beautiful gardens and enjoy afternoon tea together.

Learn how England’s Lake District has inspired writers and painters for centuries with a seminar taught by a curator of the Wordsworth Trust.
Enjoy the picturesque village of Chawton and visit Jane Austen’s home.
Explore magnificent Stourhead Gardens and see filming locations from 2005’s “Pride & Prejudice."
Visit the impressive York Minster cathedral and stately Chatsworth House (home of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire).
Marvel at the spectacular scenery of the Yorkshire Dales (seen in PBS’s “All Creatures Great and Small”).
Travel as locals do with a combination of cross-country trains, coaches, regional buses and the London Underground.
Enjoy afternoon tea together.
Wonder at the ancient stone circles of Stonehenge and Castlerigg.
Enjoy a full free day in London and free time in each location we visit, and truly make the experience your own.
Explore iconic London, beautiful Bath and historic York.
Take the optional “Jane Eyre” hike through the stunning Peak District from the village of Hathersage to Stanage Edge or the “Cat Bells” hike overlooking Derwentwater in the beautiful Lake District.

Romantic England

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