Romantic England
England

From May 25 to June 9, 2018, FHU professor Dr. John McLaughlin will lead a tour of England that offers a mix of big-city excitement and rustic-village charm. The trip will include three days in London plus visits to Oxford and York, as well as hiking and walking in two of England’s favorite outdoor areas, the Lake District and the Peak District. The group will explore picturesque villages, wander beautiful gardens, and have afternoon tea at the grand Chatsworth House, which has been featured in a popular adaptation of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice.

FHU friends and alumni are invited to participate in the trip alongside current FHU students with a GPA of 2.50 or higher. Because of the active nature of this trip, travelers must be able to walk considerable distances, often over uneven surfaces

The trip’s cost of $3,400 includes round-trip airfare, lodging expenses, breakfasts, ground transportation, travel insurance, and admission to all sites in the trip's itinerary.

The itinerary will include visits to historic sites associated with British Romantic writers, such as Jane Austen’s home in Chawton and William Wordsworth’s Dove Cottage nestled in the Lake District. The trip complements Dr. McLaughlin’s spring 2018 course, Romantic Poetry and Prose, which will focus on the presentation of nature and landscape in British Romantic poetry and fiction. The course is not required to participate in the trip.

To register for the trip, contact Josh Barber in the FHU Abroad Office at jbarber@fhu.edu.

Payment Schedule

February 19: $400

April 6: $1,500

May 4: $1,500

A $200 deposit can be paid upon application to secure a spot in the program. If an initial deposit of $200 is paid to secure a spot, it will be applied toward the payment due on February 19. Initial deposits of $200 are refundable until January 19.

Space is limited, and there is no guarantee that spots will be open when the first payment is due on February 19. Applicants are encouraged to pay the $200 deposit to reserve a spot in the trip as soon as possible.

Payment Methods

Payments can be made with cash, check, or credit/debit card.

In person: Visit the FHU Abroad Office in the Joy Simon McDaniel House or at the Office of Business Services on Hamlett Street.

By phone: Contact the Office of Business Services at 731-989-6347 or 731-989-6689.

By post: Mail a check (payable to Freed-Hardeman University).

FHU Abroad
Campus Box 139
Freed-Hardeman University
158 E Main St.
Henderson, TN 38340

Tentative Trip Itinerary

Friday, May 25 – Depart U.S. for London Heathrow (optional transfer from Henderson to Nashville)

Saturday, May 26 – London
Overnight in London

Sunday, May 27 – worship with Wembley Church of Christ; London
Overnight in London

Monday, May 28 – London
Overnight in London

Tuesday, May 29 – Village of Alton and Jane Austen House; Winchester Cathedral
Overnight in Alton

Wednesday, May 30 – Stourhead Gardens; evening in Oxford
Overnight in Oxford

Thursday, May 31 – Oxford walking tour; afternoon and evening free
Overnight in Oxford

Friday, June 1 – Peak District; afternoon hike in Peaks
Overnight in Peak District

Saturday, June 2 – Village of Bakewell; Chatsworth House, gardens, and afternoon tea
Overnight in Peak District

Sunday, June 3 – Train to York; explore York and York Minster; worship with group
Overnight in York

Monday, June 4 – North Yorkshire Moors; Whitby (Dracula's castle); scenic train ride; "Hogsmeade" station
Overnight in York

Tuesday, June 5 – Lake District: explore town of Keswick
Overnight in Lake District

Wednesday, June 6 – Lake District: Catbells hike or other options
Overnight in Lake District

Thursday, June 7 – Lake District: Grasmere, Wordsworth's Dove Cottage tour and seminar
Overnight in Lake District

Friday, June 8 – Lake District: Buttermere hike; train to London
Overnight near London Heathrow

Saturday, June 9 – Return to U.S.