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Fall 2024:  November 12-18, 2024

Interested in visiting your student during their time at Harlaxton, but not sure how or when to plan it? The Harlaxton family trip gives you the chance to stay at the manor, travel with your student, and take part in special family events at Harlaxton without the stress of organizing it all yourself! This fall, we are excited to offer this opportunity during 12th -18th 2024.  Seize the chance to spend time at the Manor and explore the UK!

 

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Families

Overview

Itinerary

Date

Activities

Tuesday, November 12

Departure from the US

Wednesday, November 13

Arrival day

  • Arrive at London Heathrow (land before 10am)
  • Coach to Harlaxton
  • Settle into rooms
  • Family house tour
  • Dinner at the manor

Thursday, November 14

Day at the Manor

  • Family excursion to Grantham (All students in class and attendance expected)
  • Tour of St Wulfram’s Church and the Trigge Library and free time in Grantham
  • Harlaxton Walled Garden Project Tour
  • Dinner at the Manor

Friday, November 15

Day Trip to Cambridge

  • Coach transportation and packed lunches provided
  • Guided tour of Cambridge included
  • Free time to explore the city:
    • Punting on the River Cam
    • Kings College Chapel
    • Botanic Gardens
    • American Cemetery & Memorial
  • Return to Harlaxton for celebration banquet dinner

Saturday, November 16

Day trip to Belvoir Castle

  • Coach transportation and packed lunches provided
  • Entrance to Belvoir Castle and Gardens included
  • Return to Harlaxton
  • Free afternoon

Sunday, November 17

Family Day at Harlaxton

  • Option for church service in the village
  • Lunch at Harlaxton
  • Family activities : Decorate Christmas Trees
  • Free time to go into town or explore the area with students
  • Sunday roast dinner

Monday, November 18

Farewells at the Manor

  • Morning free at Harlaxton
  • Farewell lunch with students
  • Afternoon free for independent departures from Harlaxton
  • Families will be housed in the Premier Inn, a hotel 5 minutes away from Harlaxton Manor during this program.
  • There are two options for program prices: $1100/person or $1550/couple.
  • The price includes the itinerary above. Flights to/ from the UK are extra and the responsibility of the participant(s) to book.
  • We provide airport pick-up on arrival and ask that you book flights (or make your own way back to Heathrow if doing independent travel in advance) to arrive by 10 a.m. on the program start date.
  • There is not transport provided back to Heathrow at the end of the program as we find that most families choose to stay on in London or travel onward afterward. Work with your student on what you would like to do for this!
  • Students will automatically be added to the list for the day trips for this program at no extra cost.
  • The deadline to register and pay in full is September 20 2024!
  • If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact the Custom Programs Office – customprogramsoffice@harlaxton.ac.uk

Register for the trip

Click to the right to take advantage of this opportunity to spend time with your student in the glorious setting of Harlaxton Manor.
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Harlaxton for families

Harlaxton Manor,

Harlaxton,

Grantham,

Lincolnshire,

NG32 1AG

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