Hadleigh History Hop
- guided tour
- 3 hrs
- Max 16 people
A guided history tour, on a bike
Description
Join us on a history tour, where your guide will showcase the centuries of rich local history, whilst cycling through the unique landscape of Hadleigh Park.
The 2.5 - 3hr cycle tour will start and finish at Hadleigh Park Cycles, and we will discover Viking battles, Norman Castles, smugglers haunts, Victorian philanthropy, WW2 guns, and more.
The local history might surprise you, but is designed to be fun and mixed in with the cycling. We aim for the right balance of cycling and history for each group.
Bring your own or hire one of ours: we now have an E-bike option available.
Group discounts for 5 or more (£2.50pp)
Pub lunch included
Requirements
- Must be able to cycle up and down hills, for 12km (Recommended minimum age 12)
- If customer does not meet minimum skills standard HPC guide must ask customer not to join in (refund will be given in this case).
- If customer uses their own bike, HPC will check the bike for suitability. If bike unsuitable customer must use HPC bike.
Itinerary
- Meet and briefing
- Bike check and fitting
- Skills assessment
- Tour park on the "Green" boundary trail.
- Stop in the pub for lunch and a drink (please let us know if you have dietary requirements)
- Guide will explain one aspect of history for 10 minutes, in about 5 places
- Finish with quiz. Have you been paying attention?
Benfleet, Essex, GB
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Group discount available
Enjoy discounts for groups of 5 or more
Free cancellation
Up to 3 days in advance
Upcoming availability
September
October
November
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Cannot thank the guys enough , derailer broke half way through Hadleigh downs , called the shop told me to.pop in and see what they can do , very well priced repair and brilliant customer services Thanks Gentlmen
James Challis
Hired my first e bike today. It was great. The staff here are fantastic and I defo will be coming back with my son soon for another 2 hrs of fun!! Recommended.
Del Pillar
Had a great time hiring E-bikes. Easy rental process and helpful staff. The MB tracks are great
David Humphreys
Good place to get your bike checked out. My bike was fixed within an hour from when I dropped it off and the prices are reasonable. Jack was very helpful
Hayley B
Always had an excellent experience with Hadleigh Park Cycles. I recently bought a child’s Woom bike from them and my granddaughter received great treatment from them. They made sure it was the correct size and that she ...
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