22nd July 2019
From Mary Poppins’ London to Harry Potter’s Scotland and the magical Kingdom of Westeros, discover ancient castles, iconic destinations and explore filming locations in a spectacular set-jetting itinerary.
Our intimate knowledge of filming locations and personalities make Dream Escape the perfect choice to take you to the heart of the action, exploring undiscovered, off the beaten track locations with insider knowledge and the most experienced planners and guides in the business.
Ahead of the forthcoming movie, take a trip to Highclere to meet owners of the real Downton Abbey, visiting the stud and immersing in quintessential English life with authentic Royal connections. Explore London with your very own spy map like James bond, visit the Bond in Motion Exhibition at the London Film Museum admiring the iconic cars used in the films before sitting back in a custom-crafted, Rolls Royce Phantom, worthy of 007, or perhaps racing down the Thames in a high-speed RIB.
With personalised amenities and themed supper and snacks at our luxury hotels we can transform a holiday into a trip of a lifetime. Celebrate Mary Poppins’ London with a tour of Bloomsbury, afternoon tea and a supercalifragilistic walking tour. Our guides will take you on a themed treasure hunt, anything from Harry Potter to Paddington Bear. Packed with information, each family member will be delighted with their own set of hand drawn personalized clues giving a brilliant insight into the capital city.
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As the popularity of Outlander continues with a new series premiering later this year or early 2020, follow in Jamie and Claire’s footsteps and explore the romantic castles, standing stones and sweeping panoramas of Scotland with exclusive visits to the latest filming locations. Our in-house Head of Guiding is the perfect choice having had unique studio and set access during filming.
Visit Rosslyn chapel with private candlelight drinks for an atmospheric step back in time. Featured in the Da Vinci Code, its mysterious symbolism has intrigued visitors for generations. The life of Mary, Queen of Scots has provided inspiration for the new film released this year. Take a private visit to the baroque Palace of Holyroodhouse which is perhaps best known as her home and the setting for many of the dramatic episodes in her turbulent reign. Perhaps take a ranger guided walk in Glencoe discovering filming locations for this and many other epics, with the beautiful back drop of Scotland’s most stunning scenery.
Bond 25 (with a working title of Shatterhand) is set for a 2020 release. Visit Highland filming destinations and exclusive estates where the latest in the James Bond series has been shot, for an outdoor Scottish sporting experience and to enjoy the unspoilt wilderness, sandy lochs and dense forests.
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The dramatic and wild Irish scenery provides the backdrop for many well-known set-jetting locations. Embark on a movie exploration along the Wild Atlantic Way from Harry Potter at the Cliffs of Moher to the Star Wars at the ancient Skelligs.
Explore Northern Ireland and uncover the stunning locations, medieval ruins and wild landscapes associated with The Game of Thrones. Take a private Game of Thrones boat tour or sea safari. See your favourite scenes of Winterfell on a cycling tour along the shores of Strangford Lough and perhaps visit the Antrim coast and indulge in a Game of Thrones themed afternoon tea at a 17th Century haunted castle before exploring movie locations steeped in local myth and legends.
Follow these links to our unique ‘set-jetting’ programmes
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Alasdair joined the Dream Escape team in 2018 and is our resident golf expert.
Alasdair...Dream Escape London. Out and about yesterday with Louise Murray and Sally Strange from our Dream Escape London Office and Sarah Butler from our Marketing team. A big thanks and shout out to the wonderful Browns Hotel for hosting us. #dreamescapelondon #brownshotel #roccofortehotels #london #luxurytravel #dreamescapteltd
Dream Escape Creative Planner Louise Murray, based in London, has been out and about exploring the Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich of which the centrepiece is the Painted Hall. Designed by Sir Christopher Wren as a ceremonial dining room for what was then the new Royal Hospital for Seaman, the Painted Hall was completed in 1727.
Introducing the Dream Escape Tweed. Earlier this year, Scottish Interior Textile Designer Araminta Campbell set to work on a unique Dream Escape fabric design. Araminta was of course the driving force behind the outstanding interiors of the award-winning Fife Arms Hotel in Braemar last year, which was opened by HRH the Prince of Wales and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall.
Read the full story in our blog @ dreamescape.co.uk/araminta-campbell-for-dream-escape/
As it happens, the Fife Arms are hosting a Fashion Weekend at the hotel this weekend with Harper's Bazaar, so for any fashion and design inspired travel programmes to the UK and Ireland, please visit our website @ dreamescape.co.uk/fashion-and-design/
#dreamescapeltd #fifearms #aramintacampbell #luxurytravel
Dream Escape’s Head of Guiding, Rosie, was in Ireland recently as a guest of Tourism Ireland and Failte Ireland on an action packed Educational Trip: ‘Northern Ireland meets the Wild Atlantic Way.’
So many fabulous new experiences en route that we can offer to Dream Escape’s clients as part of their programme.
From Belfast we travelled west to stately Hillsborough Castle and on to the Bramley apple orchards of Armagh and the hidden surprises of beautiful Derry to County Donegal and the Wild Atlantic Way visiting castles, gardens, lighthouses and cliffs. Let’s not forget the Irish Coffee lunch and entertainment at the country pub which was the home of Enya and Clannad!
Two B2B Workshops gave Rosie the chance to meet new suppliers from all over Ireland and to chat about new experiences our regular suppliers are offering for 2020! Thank you Tourism Ireland and Failte Ireland.
They did it! After 7 Days and 500 very long hard miles, it's a wrap! Thank you all once again for your continued support and generous donations.
Raising money for Cancer Research @ dreamescape.co.uk/davids-north-coast-500-challenge/
If anyone is interested in following in their footsteps and experiencing this stunning part of Scotland, get in touch with us or visit dreamescape.co.uk/destination_post/scotland/
#northcoast500 #NC500 #scotland #highlands #cyclingadventure #dreamescapeltd #stunningscenery
