QUARTERMAINE TRAVEL - THE ULTIMATE AUTOMOTIVE JOURNEY OF A LIFETIME!
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THE CAR ENTHUSIAST’S DREAM HOLIDAY Journey Overview Take a journey in time through some of Britain’s most beautiful landscapes and visit the cream of automotive excellence when you tour some of the world’s most respected motor museums and attend the absolutely fabulous Goodwood Country Estate for the Goodwood Revival 2020. Some of the many highlights in this amazing journey include visiting a few of the world’s most respected motor museums such as the world renowned Beaulieu Motor Museum, The Mike Hawthorn Motor Museum and The Brooklands Motor Museum. London Guildford Harbour Hotel For any lover of the art of car manufacturing and the history of the Brooklands Museum Mike Hawthorn Museum automotive industry this is a bucket list holiday you can’t miss! Beaulieu Motor Goodwood Revival Economy Class (from) $4,599 per person Museum Goodwood Estate
LONDON (LONDINIUM) this flows a river of humanity from every corner of the The river Thames runs through the heart of London, English is the official language, several European globe. Since the Romans invaded in 43AD this has from Richmond in the west, through the central languages are very widely spoken in and around Domine dirige nos (Lord Protect Us) been a vibrant and important centre of trade and London borough of Westminster, to Greenwich in London is a city as old as the Roman Empire London. Given the size of the large multicultural (almost 2,000 years) and if you have never ideas, of brilliant minds and nefarious characters, all the east. London river cruises and river buses are a been to ‘Londinium’ you are missing out on contributing to the myths and legends that make the great way to see the city. population, many other languages are also used in experiencing perhaps the most exciting and city ‘feel’ so cosmopolitan and inspirational. everyday life. historically significant cities in the world. About one third of London is devoted to parks and With two days to enjoy this astounding city you will be open spaces, so there are plenty of places to relax It’s quite impossible to say here just how incredible London’s fantastic transport system, with its Tube, red hard pressed to see many of the sights and treasures on fine days. this city actually is. To even begin to touch the surface buses and black taxis, will enable you to get around it has to offer. London is the political, economic and London is incredibly well-connected, with five of London’s long and insanely interesting history the city quickly and easily. would take a huge library of words and pictures. cultural capital of Britain, and its world class tourist international airports and the high-speed Eurostar Suffice to say that you could spend many lifetimes attractions are renowned across the globe. rail link. More than 50 countries are within a three- exploring this fascinating place and not even scratch The Greater London area is bursting with attractions hour flight time and 310 international destinations the surface. for visitors of all ages. With 30 historic gardens and have direct links to London This is where your fantastic automotive journey 123 historic buildings, London also has more than 200 London is the centre of the world – and a world begins, London of course has beautiful historical museums, 600 cinema screens, and 108 music halls. in one city, with a wealth of different cultures and texture everywhere you turn, architecture, sculptured London’s 33 boroughs, including the City of London, communities across the capital. It has more than 300 gardens, palaces, renowned galleries and around all are spread over an area of 1572 square kilometres. languages and cuisine from over 70 countries. While
11 CADOGAN GARDENS is full of character and charm. Originally built as four BROOKLANDS MOTOR the 20th century. 10th | September separate Victorian townhouses by Lord Chelsea in MUSEUM The ‘Daily Mail Round Britain Air Race’ of 1911 1 night (Superior Room) including breakfast. the 19th century, 11 Cadogan Gardens has a unique 11th-13th | September (at your convenience) started and finished at Brooklands, and both the This boutique hotel is the quintessential British and rich heritage forming part of the historical The Birthplace of British Motorsport & Aviation. event and the location later influenced the theme heritage property. Overlooking a quiet street Cadogan Estate. Each of the hotel’s 25 suites have Home of Concorde behind Sloane Square, it’s the perfect London of the classic 1965 Twentieth Century Fox British been individually designed to complement the Brooklands was the birthplace of British motorsport base for a shopping trip, romantic weekend film comedy ‘Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying away or a city break. hotel’s unique character, five of which have a private and aviation and the site of many engineering and technological achievements throughout eight Machines’ (based at the fictitious but remarkably Comprised of four townhouses, the hotel is an entrance. decades of the 20th century. The racing circuit was similar ‘Brookfield’). intriguing maze of corridors and staircases, with 11 Cadogan Gardens is an iconic English boutique constructed by local landowner Hugh F. Locke King interiors that are as dramatic as they are elegant. Flying training was an important function of the hotel situated near Sloane Square in the heart of in 1907 and was the first purpose-built racing circuit Enjoy an indulgent afternoon tea in the lounge or aerodrome both before World War I and between Chelsea, bidering Knightsbridge, London’s most in the world. sip a delicious cocktail at the bar. Located just off aspirational shopping area, the world’s top brands the wars. Visitors can see many displays and exhibits Sloane Street in the heart of Chelsea, moments Many records were set there. Many aviation firsts are await you with fashion powerhouses such as Prada, portraying the contribution made by Brooklands to away from the designer boutiques of Sloane Street, also associated with Brooklands, which soon became Chanel, Tiffany’s and Hermes, together with Harvey the British aircraft industry in both world wars, and Kings Road, Harrods and Hyde Park. A member of one of Britain’s first aerodromes. It attracted many the internationally recognised brand Small Luxury Nichols and Harrods which are a short stroll away aviation pioneers prior to World War I, and was also also in the post-war years with Vickers and later the Hotels of the World, this enchanting urban hideaway from the hotel. a leading aircraft design and manufacturing centre in British Aircraft Corporation and British Aerospace.
THE FABULOUS opened the motor racing track in 1948, driving winner, and was revived by his grandson Charles, Earl Revival High Street and head, quite literally, Over the GOODWOOD REVIVAL around the circuit in a Bristol 400, then Britain’s state- of March, in 1998. The Revival event is a magical step Road for a whole new experience. Please note that MEETING 2020 of-the-art sporting saloon. Most people dress in back in time to the romance and glamour of motor you do need a Revival ticket to access Over the Road period clothes. It is one of the world’s most popular racing as it used to be in Goodwood’s heyday. on the day of your visit. 11th-13th | September motor race meetings and the only United Kingdom TWEEDS AND FROCKS Sunday | 15th Sept | Hospitality Day A welcome return to old fashioned motor sport. event which recreates the golden era of motorsport The Revival is staged at the Goodwood Motor Circuit, Take a step back in time and enjoy a truly interactive In the autumn of 1998 motor racing returned to from the 1950s and 1960s. Goodwood for the first time since the closure of its mid-September date now firmly established in experience located track side, next to the assembly the famous Motor Circuit in 1966. Known as the ALL THE STARS the international motorsport calendar. The event is area and just beyond the start/finish line with great Goodwood Revival, the event has since become defined by its period dress code: tweeds and trilbies views all the way to the mighty Madgwick Corner, one of the biggest historic motorsport events in From 1948 to 1966 the Goodwood circuit was the for men, furs and frocks for the ladies, and by its you are at the centre of all the action. the world and the only one to be staged entirely spiritual home of British motor racing, staging classic in period dress. refusal to allow modern cars within the circuit on race races such as the Tourist Trophy for sports cars and days. It is also famed for its war bird flying displays The Goodwood Revival is a three-day festival held the Glover Trophy for Grand Prix cars. All the top in recognition of Goodwood’s history as a wartime each September at Goodwood Circuit since 1998 drivers of the day came to Goodwood on Easter fighter base. for the types of road racing cars and motorcycle that Monday, from Juan Manuel Fangio and Stirling Moss would have competed during the circuit’s original in the 1950s to Jim Clark and Graham Hill through the THE FUN DOESN’T STOP WHEN THE RACE IS OVER period—1948–1966. The first Revival took place 50 1960s. The circuit was established by Freddie March Don’t be fooled into thinking all the fun takes place years after the 9th Duke of Richmond and Gordon (later 9th Duke of Richmond), himself a Brooklands within the Motor Circuit: cross the bridge near the
MIKE HAWTHORNE MUSEUM he drove a MkVII in the original Peking to Paris ERA rally, but BEAULIEU MOTOR MUSEUM a decision was taken to create a purpose-built museum the celebrities of the collection have to be the ex-works Le building in the grounds of the Beaulieu estate. 11th-13th | September (at your convenience) 11th-13th | September (at your convenience) Mans C-type and D-type which sit side by side as if to illustrate The National Motor Museum, car heaven! A design committee chaired by the architect Sir Hugh A fitting memorial museum to a British motoring legend. the progression of Malcolm Sayer’s aerodynamic designs. The museum was founded in 1952 by Edward Casson was created to drive the project, and the architect Douglas-Scott-Montagu, 3rd Baron Montagu of Leonard Manasseh was given the contract for the design Nigel Webb has a very impressive private Museum Possibly the car that defines the collection is the Mike Beaulieu, as a tribute to his father, who was one of the building which was primarily the work of his partner dedicated to Mike Hawthorn which houses many Hawthorn Jaguar MkI recreation (881 VDU rather than the of the great pioneers of motoring in the United Ian Baker.[4] items of memorabilia associated with the famous original which was VDU 881). So precisely does this car Kingdom, being the first person to drive a motor racing driver. It also houses a fine collection of other car into the yard of the Houses of Parliament, By 1972, the collection exceeded 300 exhibits. In a emulate the original, in which the young motor racing star and having introduced King Edward VII (then the ceremony performed by the Duke of Kent the new purpose- significant Jaguars. Prince of Wales) to motoring during the 1890s. met is death on the Guilford by-pass in 1959, that even the built museum building in the parkland surrounding Palace The collection is a tribute to his motorsport hero, the 1958 numbers of the car’s locks correspond to the original! This At first the museum consisted of just five cars and a small House was opened on 4 July 1972 and the name was World Motor Racing Champion Mike Hawthorn. is just one example of the extent that Nigel researches his collection of automobilia displayed in the front hall of Lord changed to the “National Motor Museum”, reflecting a Nigel’s knowledge, enthusiasm and modesty are compelling. subject. Our visit will be a rare honour and a true privilege. Montagu’s ancestral home, Palace House, but such was change of status from a private collection to a charitable The respect and influence that his father Gerald had in the popularity of this small display that the collection soon trust and highlighting Montagu’s stated aim to provide shaping Nigel’s passion for Jaguar cars is evident. Nigel is outgrew its home and was transferred to wooden sheds in Britain with a National Motor Museum “worthy of the great exceptional in having retained so many loved vehicles rather the grounds of the house. achievements of its motor industry”. than trading them in to acquire the next motoring fix. By 1964, annual attendance exceeded half a million and
MERCURE FARNHAM The hotel has six fully-equipped function rooms which GUILDFORD HARBOUR Perfect for that impromptu after work drink or night BUSH HOTEL can host up to 140 people. HOTEL out. When the sun is shining head outside for a spot of alfresco dining on the terrace. 11th-13th | September (Your preference) There’s also parking for up to 50 cars, ample space for 11th-13th | September (Your preference) The Guildford plays host venue for the farewell dinner guests traveling with families. Farnham train station Prime location in the heart of Guildford. Hotel for travellers looking for local and authentic where the members of the tour can reminisce about is just five-minutes away too. Away from the hotel, Close to London and centrally placed so you can experiences their fabulous automotive adventure and all the enjoy your excursions to The Hampton Court Farnham Castle is less than half a mile away and Concours D’Elegance this truly exquiste hotel Set in the heart of a quaint market town, the Mercure amazing vehicles they have seen and the incredible proves to be a popular destination with the hotel’s will look after your every need. Farnham Bush Hotel is the ideal destination for events they attended. Many lifelong friendships guests wanting to blend style with comfort. Within visitors. The nearby Cathedral Church of St Michael Guildford Harbour Hotel and Spa, has a prime will have been created and plans for next years close-proximity to the Farnborough business parks and St George is also a great spot for sightseeing. position in the heart of the town, and is Guildford adventures formulated over delicious food, good most centrally located hotel, perfect for business or wine and hopefully some song as well. and airport, as well as easy access to the M3, A3 Located in the heart of the quaint market town of leisure. and A31, the 94-bedroomed, 3-star hotel is perfectly Farnham, the hotel is easily accessible via most major situated to suit your travel needs. Upon arrival, The Harbour Hotel’s signature and award winning Sadly, all good things must come to an end but there’s transport links. Farnham Castle is well worth a visit guests can sample the modern cuisine of the in- seafood restaurant, The Jetty and HarBAR, with all always next year? BOOK NOW for GOODWOOD while Farnborough Airport, Waverley Abbey and the REVIVAL 2021! house Garden Room Restaurant or simply relax over day dining at it’s best, serving up delicious cocktails, Surrey Hills are all very close by. wines, spirits and beer as well as tasty lite bites. 14th | September Depart | Heathrow a drink in the Coachman’s Bar after a day of exploring.
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