Windmill Tours Limited

03/08/2024

Having just returned from a very hot visit to the Sandringham Flower Show, we are now looking forward to our visit to Shrewsbury and the Flower Show there, leaving on the 9th to the 12th of August. Not all about flowers though, with a visit into Ludlow with its historic castle, and a stop at RAF Cosford museum on the way home.
Our next day trip is to Henstead Exotic Gardens with a guided tour by the owner, going on to visit Somerleyton Hall and gardens on Thursday 29th August

For the crafters amongst you, we will be going to the Knitting and Stiiching Show at Alexandra Palace on the 12th of October.
Details of all our upcoming tours and day excursions can be found at:
website. www.windmilltours.co.uk
Mobile 07734 722484
All our tours and visits are escorted, so you can sit back, relax and enjoy.

25/07/2024

Today we are on our way home. A stop at Butsey Ancient Farm en route before our return.

25/07/2024

Today's adventure is in three parts. Part one is a visit and a guided tour round Romnsey Abbey, a former nunnery now an Abbey which is the resting place of Lord Mountbatten, Part two is a very interesting visit to Old Sarum, a medieval site and hill Fort and inner castle.
Lastly we visited Mottisfont House and gardens before returning to the hotel for dinner

23/07/2024

Into Wi******er this morning and a fascinating guided tour of the college. Following on with a trip into the city and some of the group visiting the cathedral whilst the remainder of us went sightseeing.

22/07/2024

So we are off again on another exciting tour.
This time we are on a bespoke tour to Wi******er for the Sutton Hoo Society. This is the second tour we have done for this lovely group and we are thrilled to be taking them away again
On route down we called at the at Weald and Downland Living Museum. If you are a fan of The Repair shop on the telly then you will know that this is where it is filmed. Some of our group actually got to talk to Susie and Steve.
Off to Wi******er tomorrow. Will post results then.

26/06/2024

We set off from the hotel and a hearty breakfast heading for Dumfries House. A stunning house and gardens almost lost to the nation. The house owned by The Marquis of Bute, otherwise known as F1 driver Johnny Dumfries, was on the market in 2007 for £45 million pounds. IIt didn't sell, and the contents were due to be sold at Sothebys before the Prince of Wales, now King Charles headed a consortium to save it. The result is an asset that includes a vast collection of Chippendale furniture, one unique piece of which is worth far more than the original asking price of the whole estate. A truly wonderful legacy to the nation. Thank you your majesty

25/06/2024

Today we started off by going into Glasgow with its attractions in the city, following that up with a trip to the Waterside museum and saw the gorgeous tall ship the "Glenlee."
Back to base now for dinner and a social gathering in the lounge, and possibly watch the England game.( Better not be too enthusiastic though, we are in Scotland after all)

24/06/2024

Just to let you know that we still have some spaces available on our tour to Dublin on the 30th September to the 5th of October.
We are staying at the Hamlet Court Hotel, and have just been told that a U3A group have just returned from their stay there, and were mightily impressed by every aspect of the hotel and surrounding attractions.
Don't miss out on what promises to be a fabulous trip, and do check out our website for our other trips. windmilltours.co.uk
You can contact us on our mobile number 07734 722484, or email us on [email protected]

24/06/2024

Today we have headed off to the Rabbie Burns museum and memorial, followed by a visit to the very impressive Culzean Castle. After an early morning shower or two, the rest of the day has been fine, dry and very warm, so overall another very successful day enjoyed by all.

23/06/2024

On our way on our latest tour to bonny Scotland. I'm not sure if we are lost, but l have never seen a monarch of the Glen like this before.......
Oh, it's OK, we are at our lunch stop at Mainsgill Garden Centre near Scotch Corner

11/06/2024

We have just completed a bespoke trip to Portsmouth for the Trefoil Guild AGM. Highlight of the tour was the Red Arrows display over the D-Day museum at Southsea. Trips to Chichester, Bognor Regis and to Farnham on the way home.
Our thanks go to Felixstowe Travel and to Mick for excellent service yet again.

23/05/2024

Gearing up now for our next trip, this time to stunning Scotland.
Staying in Irvine, we will be visiting Rabbie Burns museum and birthplace, Culzean Castle, Dumfries House and the attractions in the City of Glasgow. There are still some places on this tour so if you fancy a break in the breathtaking scenery along the west coast of Bonny Scotland contact us now on [email protected] ring 07734722484.
Upcoming tours in 2024 include the Shrewsbury Flower Show and more on the 9th to the 12th of August, Dublin and the Wicklow mountains on 30th September to the 5th of August, Ffestiniog and Autumn Gardens on 4th to 8th November, and North Norfolk including Thursford Christmas Spectacular from 4th to 6th of December.
Full details of these and 2025 provisional list can be found on our website [email protected], on facebook, or on mobile phone 07734722484
N.B Although we are based in Ipswich, we have now have the option of pick up and parking facility in the Norwich area.
We pride ourselves on being a tour company with the personal touch, with tour leaders that are caring and considerate. We do not regard our passengers as just clients or passengers, we like to think we are all friends together

13/05/2024

Homeward bound with a stop in the spa Cotswolds town of Cheltenham. Once again we have been blessed with sunshine for the week

09/05/2024

Having left Coldharbour Mill, we headed into Tiverton for a lunch break ., then on to Knightshayes Court for our afternoon visit.

09/05/2024

We headed off this morning to Coldharbour Mill, a working wool Mill.

08/05/2024

Here we go again. Left our hotel for RHS Rosemoor.
What else can one say about this beautiful setting, it's impossible to extol the virtues of this place in words

08/05/2024

Off on our latest tour, this time down to sunny Devon.
After smooth run down we settled into our hotel.
Tuesday and we went off to the quirky quaint Bickleigh Castle for a guided tour, followed by lunch and an afternoon visit to Exeter Cathedral and the Quay.
Once again we have been blessed with sunshine and blue skies.

23/04/2024

Home now from a fabulous trip through France, Switzerland and into the Italian lakes. All achieved thanks to our associates Felixstowe Travel, and a very professional, capable driver in Martin, who coped brilliantly with tiny narrow roads and blizzards whilst away. Thanks to you guys, see you soon. Rate us in reviews please, we appreciate your feedback

22/04/2024

21/04/2024

How's this for a change in the weather? First two pictures are from when we left our hotel in Italy in glorious sunshine. Three hours later, near the Gotthard pass in Switzerland and the weather suddenly doesn't look quite so inviting

20/04/2024

Today we visited the fabulous town of Menaggio on the shores of Lake Como.
Once again we were blessed with clear blue skies and glorious sunshine which along with the absolutely beautiful scenery made it yet another fantastic day.

19/04/2024

So today we have travelled to Milan. Our initial visit was to the world renowned La Scala Opera House and museum where we were so lucky that one of the lovely staff let us enter one of the boxes and got to witness a full dress rehearsal of Swan Lake.
On then into the city where our second visit was to the magnificent cathedral. Off back to the hotel now for a relaxing time before dinner

18/04/2024

So today we have travelled into Stresa, then caught a boat for a trip to the Borromean Islands. On the island of Isola Bella and the grand castle and gardens there. A short boat trip takes us to the second island of lsola Pescatori. Back to Stresa for some free time before heading back to our hotel.

17/04/2024

Getting on the boat now after a visit to Locarno. Back across Lake Maggiore back to our hotel for dinner

17/04/2024

Breakfast in Italy, lunch in Locarno Switzerland and now going on boat trip across Lake Maggiore back to our hotel in ltaly

17/04/2024

Today we are heading off to Locarno from Domodossola through the Italian and Swiss Alps on the Maggiore Express.

16/04/2024

Just a few more photos from our Orta trip. Lunchtime after our boat trip. Followed by my bad omission from last night's dinner tables duly corrected. Sorry Marion x

16/04/2024

A lovely relaxing day today with a boat trip across Lake Orta and time spent in the delightful town of Orta itself.