All Creatures - A WITF Focused Tour of England (2024)

A tour exclusively for viewers and friends of WITF

September 9 - 15, 2024

It is a pleasure to unveil this very special tour taking guests “behind the screen” to experience the very best of England. From the historic dockyards as seen in Call The Midwife, to the picturesque village you know so well from Grantchester – this public television focused tour will be an unforgettable journey.

In addition to time in the exciting cities of London, York, and Cambridge, we will also journey to two of England’s grandest country houses: Chatsworth and Burghley House. And what would an All Creatures tour be without plenty of time exploring the idyllic and gorgeous Yorkshire Dales.

WITF is pleased to invite you to join us on an exciting adventure in England designed for fans of PBS favorites like Call The Midwife, Grantchester, and All Creatures Great and Small!

WITF is proud to be partnering with Transcendent Travel to present the "All Creatures Tour of England", a special tour for our most passionate viewers and supporters. Walk with us through tranquil villages... visit some of the finest stately homes and go behind the scenes to explore the locations of some of your favorite PBS programs.

You’ll “step inside the screen” as you enjoy the towns and brilliant manors from many of the great British programs you’ve come to love on WITF.

In partnership with Transcendent: Experience Based Travel®, we will be hosting you for seven magnificent days as we travel between London, The Peak District and the Yorkshire Dales. You will have additional time for exploring, dining, and shopping on your own, but we’ll be there with you every step of the way as we make once-in-a-lifetime memories together.

Warm wishes,
Shelley Cohen Hershey Major Gifts Officer
Fred Vigeant Vice President & Chief Audience Officer and Head of TV Programming

Tour highlights include:

11 superior meals
6 nights of deluxe accommodations divided between London, Cambridge and York
Superior motor coach transportation between destinations
Guides, tours and admission fees at tour venues

SPECIAL EXTRAS INCLUDED IN YOUR ITINERARY:

Curator/expert led tours at various times
Wine included with all group dinners
Snacks at various points throughout the tour
Welcome goodie bag with various gifts/niceties

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This tour is currently available only to local viewers, donors, and friends of WITF (Pennsylvania)

To Book, Call 866-654-7508

Day 1 - Monday

Arrivals to The Clermont, Victoria Hotel in London
Just steps from Buckingham Palace
Afternoon in-depth walking tour of Green Park, St. James’s Park, Buckingham Palace and the heart of ceremonial London
Hear the stories and see the sights in this iconic part of London
Welcome to London reception and dinner
Overnight accommodations at The Clermont, Victoria Hotel

Today you’ll be greeted in the luxurious surroundings of The Clermont, Victoria located near Buckingham Palace. In the afternoon we will set off for an in-depth walking tour of gorgeous Green Park, St. James’s Park, the exteriors of Buckingham Palace, and the heart of ceremonial London. You’ll hear about the architecture and history of the area on a fascinating tour.

In the evening we will gather for a welcome reception and dinner to toast what will be a great journey around England!

Day 2 - Tuesday

Delicious breakfast at The Clermont, Victoria Hotel
Coach journey to Essex
A very special Call the Midwife and Historic Chatham Dockyard Tour
Group luncheon at Historic Chatham Dockyard
Special tour of Grantchester, as seen in the Grantchester series
In-depth, expert-led walking tour of historic Cambridge
Home of the iconic University of Cambridge
Evening at leisure in Cambridge for exploration
Overnight accommodations in Cambridge at the top-rated University Arms Hotel

Today we will journey to the Historic Chatham Dockyards for a very special Call the Midwife tour showing you many of the filming locations for this iconic series. The tour will end with a special visit to see costumes and sets used in filming followed by a luncheon onsite.

Next, we are off to the village of Grantchester to experience the place behind-the-screen. Later in the day we will end in historic Cambridge where you will enjoy the many sights in this magnificent university city.

Our home this evening will be the top-rated University Arms Hotel – just steps from many of Cambridge’s main attractions.

Day 3 - Wednesday

Breakfast and morning in Cambridge for further exploration
11:00am – Coach departure from Cambridge
Journey to the scenic Peak District of England
A tour of magnificent Chatsworth House and gardens
Home of the Duke & Duchess of Devonshire and “Pemberley” in Pride & Prejudice
Coach Journey to Yorkshire
Arrivals to the ancient walled city of York
Three course group dinner at The Grand Hotel, York
Luxurious overnight accommodations at The Grand Hotel, York *****
York’s only 5-star hotel, and our home for three nights

This morning after a delicious breakfast, you may want to take some time for further exploration of Cambridge. Later, we will head to the Peak District for a visit to Chatsworth which is truly England’s grandest country home. Here you will marvel at the state rooms used by the Duke & Duchess of Devonshire and the many acres of lush gardens.

We will end the day in the historic city of York, our home for the next three evenings. Our base will be the lovely Grand Hotel, York’s only 5-star property – located in the heart of the ancient city walls.

Day 4 - Thursday

Breakfast at The Grand Hotel, York
Expert-led walking tour of the historic centre of York
Tour of York Minster
One of England’s finest cathedrals established in the 7th Century and renowned for its Medieval stained glass
Group dinner in York
Overnight accommodations at The Grand Hotel, York

Today we will go in-depth into the history and architecture of one of England’s loveliest cities, York. You will enjoy a walking tour of the historic city followed by a visit to York Minster, one of the grandest cathedrals in Northern Europe – famous for its stained glass windows which have inspired visitors for centuries.

In the evening we will gather for a group dinner to end another great day of exploration.

Day 5 - Friday

Breakfast at The Grand Hotel, York
Day trip to the Yorkshire Dales
As seen in the lovely series All Creatures Great and Small
A visit to Bolton Abbey
A visit to Burnsall Church
A visit to the charming village of Grassington
The market town of “Darrowby” in All Creatures Great and Small
A Yorkshire farm shop group luncheon with delicious local foods
A visit to a local farm and viewing of the stunning “road to nowhere”
In the Yorkshire Dales National Park, as seen in Season One, Episode 1 of All Creatures Great and Small
Journey back to York and evening at leisure
Overnight accommodations at The Grand Hotel, York

If you’re a fan of All Creatures Great and Small, then today is the day for you! We will journey to the gorgeous Yorkshire Dales for a full day of exploration. You’ll see many of the sites used for filming including Burnsall Church, Bolton Abbey and the perfect little village of Grassington, known as “Darrowby” in the series.

Not only will you see the sights but you’ll also go in-depth into Yorkshire life by meeting local people and sampling local foods. This will be a day to remember in the Yorkshire Dales.

Day 6 - Saturday

Luxurious breakfast at The Grand Hotel, York
Journey to Burghley House in Lincolnshire
Tour of Burghley House & Gardens, England’s grandest Elizabethan house
As seen in Elizabeth: The Golden Age and many more films and television series
Coach journey to London
Farewell group dinner in London
Overnight accommodations at The Clermont, Victoria Hotel in London

Just after breakfast we will depart our Yorkshire home for Lincolnshire where we will enjoy a special tour of Burghley House, one of England’s grandest Elizabethan estates. The art and interiors of this home are sumptuous, as well are the gardens.

After a relaxing visit we will head back to London for a farewell dinner – one last chance to look back over what was a magnificent week of exploration.

Day 7 - Sunday