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WINSLOW'S WORCESTERSHIRE

SEAFARING & NAVAL CENTRES

PILGRIM STORY & VILLAGES

BOSTON & HARWICH

OPTIONAL
​CULTURAL CENTRES

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​Discover for yourself the history behind the Pilgrims and Mayflower voyage
with your own adventure at your own pace.

Follow in the footsteps of the Pilgrims with our self-guided tour, maps and app. An opportunity to uncover the full Pilgrim story from Worcester to the east and south coast for the story of the voyage, including Plymouth before continuing on a nautical centres.

​Options to visit the Pilgrim Villages and start at the beginning of the story too.

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This 'Mayflower Footsteps' themed campervan or motorhome road trip tour guide includes:-

WINSLOW'S WORCESTERSHIRE

For those looking to learn more of the story of the Mayflower, the voyage to America and Edward Winslow - our tour will take you on a voyage of discovery around Worcestershire. 

Walk in Winslow's footsteps and see key places from his life. Plus visit spectacular 'black and white' historic buildings that played important roles in history.

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THE EARLY PILGRIM STORY & PILGRIM VILLAGES 

Explore the Pilgrim villages in Nottinghamshire where the leading religious Separatists who voyaged to America in 1620 were originally from.

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SEAFARING & NAVAL CENTRES 

Along the south coast, visit many key seafaring and naval centres. ‘Walk the Walls’ heritage trail and view extensive records pertaining to the Pilgrims in city archives.

With many museums, country estates, Medieval halls and places of interest, there will be much to learn from these naval centres. ​Along the coast you can learn more about how the Speedwell. See the waterfront with some original buildings as the Pilgrims would have seen. With lots of Naval places of interest and self-guided walking tours - you won't miss a thing. 

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BOSTON & HARWICH  

Learn about a passionate and determined group of men, women and children  planned to defy the authority of the English church and escape across the North Sea to Holland, who were betrayed and imprisoned here. 

The port of Harwich is a must-see destination for history-lovers. It is the place where the Mayflower ship is believed to have been built and where its captain lived. 

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Buy self-drive tour

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Self-drive tour 

“Whilst the 400 year commemorative events aren't able to go ahead in person during 2020 - the story behind the Pilgrims and the Mayflower is one that has no set date and you can follow in the footsteps of the Pilgrims in your own timeframe.

​Pilgrim enthusiast - June 2020

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About Self-drive tour

• Over 30 pages of useful information in one place
• Options for 3-21 days touring
• Downloadable APP and digital walks
• Up-to-date embedded links and contacts
• 15 cities, towns and villages included
• Things to do and Hidden Gems
• 16 Selected campsites 
• Secret Stays
• ​Cultural centre days out
• Save hours searching and checking
• Easy to download format - print or save on mobile
• Useful suggestions for your chosen timeframe
• Updated regularly
• Lifespan -12 mths for planning and on the road
  

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Self-drive tour + hire

Coming 2021

LONDON TO BIRMINGHAM INTERNATIONAL - BY TRAIN: ​FROM 1 HOUR 10 MINS
LONDON TO WORCESTER - ​BY TRAIN: FROM 2 HOUR 5 MINS

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