Clarence House & The Royal Mews
3 days - by Rail

Clarence House has been a favourite home for many generations of senior royals. It was, perhaps most famously, the London home of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother from 1953 until 2002 and was also the home of The Queen, then Princess Elizabeth, and the Duke of Edinburgh following their marriage in 1947.

Today Clarence House is the official London residence of The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall. Visitors enjoy a guided tour of the five rooms and adjoining spaces on the ground floor, home to a fine collection of 20th century paintings, furniture and treasures, which remain largely as they were in The Queen Mother’s time.

The Royal Mews provides road transport for The Queen and members of the Royal Family by both horse-drawn carriage and motor car. It is also one of the finest working stables still in existence, responsible for the training of the Windsor Greys and Cleveland Bays, the horses that pull the royal carriages. State vehicles are housed and maintained at the Royal Mews, and include the carriages used for royal and State occasions, the most dazzling of which is the Gold State Coach used at every coronation since that of George IV in 1821. Since 1843 the daily messenger Brougham has set out from the Royal Mews to collect and deliver post between Buckingham Palace and St James’s Palace.

Add in two nights stay in a good quality hotel and some free time for shopping or sightseeing in England’s sparkling capital city, and you are sure to have a right royal time on this superb value 3 day  Omega weekend break!

This tour is organised and operated by Omega Short Breaks Ltd ABTA Y5914

• Return standard class** rail travel from your chosen departure station to London
• Two nights stay in a twin/double bedded room* at a choice of 3 or 4 star London hotels with full English breakfast (please note the Tower Guoman hotel is continental breakfast; a full English breakfast may be pre-booked at a supplement of £8 pppn)
• Admission to the Royal Mews on the Saturday morning
• Admission to Clarence House on the Saturday afternoon
• Free time in London
• VAT at the government's prevailing rate at the date of travel

** Return first class rail travel is offered from almost all stations at a supplement of £50pp.

Please note: All travel times and arrangements may be subject to change. All rail departures will be in the morning/early afternoon from your chosen station, arriving in London in the early to mid afternoon. Your return journey will depart during the afternoon/early evening. Precise departure times will be confirmed with your final itinerary and rail tickets, which will be sent to you about 5 days before travel, and we ask you to check and note the departure times stated on your final itinerary, when they arrive. Rail travel can be subject to delays and changes due to engineering works and Omega Holidays cannot be held responsible for any travel delays or amendments made to journey routes and methods of travel by the rail provider. We are unable to guarantee that passengers on the same booking will be seated together.

Day 1, Friday: Following a morning departure to London from your selected rail station, make your own way to your chosen hotel on arrival. The rest of the day is then free to enjoy a spot of shopping or sightseeing and a meal before making your way back to your hotel for your first night’s stay.

Day 2, Saturday: After a full English breakfast, make your way to the Royal Mews (Buckingham Palace) for your morning tour. Your visit to Clarence House will take place in the afternoon, then the rest of the day is yours to reflect on a most interesting day of royal visits.

Day 3, Sunday: After breakfast and check-out you are free to indulge in further retail therapy or take in some of London’s many iconic sights before making your way back to the railway station for your afternoon/early evening train home.

Here are some example hotels or similar ones that we use for this break, actual availability may change with the travel date you choose.

Some hotels have an additional supplement per person, as shown below. Supplements are stated for the break (not per night)

Hilton Docklands Riverside Hotel, London
	Located on the River Thames and with fabulous views of the river and Canary Wharf, the Hilton London Docklands Riverside hotel provides a fantastic base for your stay in London.
Jurys Inn Chelsea, London
	This modern hotel is near the fashionable Kings Road with easy access to a great variety of shop, cafés, bars, and all kinds of entertainment including the Victoria & Albert and Natural History Museums.
Crowne Plaza London Docklands, London
	The Crowne Plaza London Docklands is located in London’s thriving Docklands area, just a very short walk from DLR Royal Victoria, and close to Canary Wharf. Additional supplement from £10.00 per person.
Thistle City Barbican, London
	With its Otium Health and Leisure Club, and being only a short distance from the West End, the Thistle City Barbican is the perfect choice for a London weekend break. Additional supplement from £10.00 per person.
Tower Guoman Hotel, London
	Located on the River Thames, the Tower Guoman hotel is a neighbour to some of London's most iconic landmarks and enjoys stunning views of Tower Bridge. Additional supplement from £10.00 per person.
Holiday Inn Kings Cross, London
	The Holiday Inn Kings Cross is a modern 4 star hotel situated between the City of London and London’s West End. Additional supplement from £20.00 per person.
Jurys Inn Islington, London
	Situated in the heart of fashionable Islington, and close to attractions such as St Paul’s Cathedral and Camden Market, this hotel offers a comfortable and convenient base for your stay in London. Additional supplement from £20.00 per person.
Thistle Euston, London
	The Thistle Euston offers affordable luxury accommodation just a short walk from Euston station. Additional supplement from £20.00 per person.
Thistle Kensington Gardens, London
	Located on Bayswater Road with views over Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens, the 4 star Thistle Kensington Gardens hotel is ideally located for a leisurely stay in London. Additional supplement from £20.00 per person.
Guoman Cumberland Hotel, London
	Directly opposite Marble Arch, The Cumberland is a world class luxury hotel located on Oxford Street, close to Park Lane, and offers the very highest levels of first class comfort and service. Additional supplement from £40.00 per person.
Holiday Inn Kensington Forum, London
	There are over 900 rooms in this striking 27 storey tower and many of the bedrooms have spectacular views across London. Additional supplement from £40.00 per person.
Holiday Inn Regent's Park, London
	The Holiday Inn Regents Park is close to Euston Station and is the ideal hotel to start your stay in London. All rooms are air conditioned and have all the facilities you would expect from a 4 star hotel. Additional supplement from £40.00 per person.
Melia White House Hotel, London
	he Meliá White House is one of London's leading 4 star deluxe hotels. Located in the heart of London, the Meliá White House faces the popular Regents Park and is within walking distance of Oxford Street and Piccadilly Circus. Additional supplement from £40.00 per person.
Mercure Bloomsbury, London
	This contemporary , recently refurbished boutique-style hotel, located in London’s fashionable Bloomsbury, is within walking distance of many of London’s top attractions. Additional supplement from £60.00 per person.