ACE Cultural Tours' English Heritage Travel Collection
Working in partnership with English Heritage, ACE has developed an exclusive portfolio of historical tours and cruises in Great Britain and Europe. Each tour offers a unique blend of cultural sight-seeing and explanatory talks, all under the guidance of an expert and experienced course director.
Henry II & The Angevin Dynasty
April 14 - 16, 2011
"From the Devil they come and to the Devil they will return" - the Angevins have always been notorious. More ›
Secret War
April 21 – 24, 2011
This course unravels the covert stratagems that changed the course of the Second World War. More ›
Ancient Wessex
May 6 - 8, 2011
Enjoy a private visit with an expert from English Heritage to the innermost stone circle at Stonehenge. More ›
Grand Houses of Norfolk
May 7 – 11, 2011
Blickling, Stiffkey and East Barsham are just three of Norfolk's most exceptional country mansions. More ›
Defence of the Realm
May 10 - 13, 2011
The English Channel and the south-east coast have always been pivotal to the defence of our island. More ›
Highlands & Islands of Scotland
May 11 - 18, 2011
Our cruise embraces the Hebridean islands of Lewis, Harris and Skye as well as tranquil loch-side villages. More ›
Isambard Kingdom Brunel
May 12 - 14, 2011
We admire Brunel’s achievements in London and Bristol, travelling between them on Brunel’s own railway. More ›
Roman Riches of the Cotswolds
May 13 - 15, 2011
The foci of our sojourn in the Cotswolds will be the Roman cities of Cirencester and Bath. More ›
Isles of Scilly
May 14 - 21, 2011
Scilly's singular maritime micro-climate endows this Atlantic haven with exceptional botanical interest. More ›
Roman Yorkshire
June 3 – 5, 2011
A triumvirate of Roman emperors visited Eboracum, reflecting its importance in the ancient world. More ›
Norwich School of Painters
June 17 - 20, 2011
Our long-weekend course studies some of the finest works of the 19th century Norwich School. More ›
World of St Cuthbert & St Bede
June 22 - 25, 2011
The old Anglo-Saxon kingdom of Northumbria once stretched from the Humber to the Forth. More ›
Hereford & The Welsh Marches
June 27 - 1 July, 2011
The mountains, moorlands and valleys of the Welsh Marches are alive in architectural interest. More ›
The Plantagenets
July 9 - 16, 2011
Our tour to France explores Plantagenet destinations at the very heart of the Angevin empire. More ›
Isle of Wight
July 11 - 16, 2011
The Isle of Wight’s enduring Victorian legacy will be one of the central themes of our tour. More ›
Lancashire & Cheshire
July 15 - 19, 2011
Our tour includes “undiscovered” northern gems such as Dorfold Hall, Martholme and Browsholme. More ›
Yorkshire Monasteries & Minsters
July 24 - 29, 2011
Discover the architectural heritage of Yorkshire's churches and monastic remains. More ›
Cumbria & Clifford Country
August 1 - 6, 2011
Lady Anne Clifford was as one of 17th century England's most formidable and powerful noblewomen. More ›
Hadrian's Wall
August 5 – 8, 2011
This long-weekend course is devoted to Britain's most outstanding Roman monument: Hadrian's Wall. More ›
Derbyshire Halls & Houses
September 5 – 9, 2011
Discover Derbyshire's edifying range of historic houses, including Kedleston, Robert Adam's chef d’oeuvre. More ›
From Dunkirk to Normandy
September 6 - 10, 2011
Discover just what is the truth behind the stereotypes and propaganda of Dunkirk. More ›
Henry II & The Angevin Dynasty
September 8 - 10, 2011
"From the Devil they come and to the Devil they will return" - the Angevins have always been notorious. More ›
Roman Towns, Forts & Frescoes
September 16 – 18, 2011
From Roman Canterbury to Dover’s Painted House, Kent is steeped in history. More ›
Isambard Kingdom Brunel
September 22 - 24, 2011
We admire Brunel’s achievements in London and Bristol, travelling between them on Brunel’s own railway. More ›
Mendip Hills
September 23 – 25, 2011
The Mendips, an area of outstanding natural beauty, boasts an important series of ancient monuments. More ›
Henry VIII & His Courtiers
October 6 – 8, 2011
The county of Essex was one of Henry VIII’s favourite haunts and a popular retreat for his wealthy courtiers. More ›