APT United Kingdom Study Tour
April 12-19, 2026
APT is pleased to offer a new study tour based in the United Kingdom. Participants will stay in historic hotels, tour conservation projects, and get special access to sites not available to the general public. See sites in Taunton, Wells, York, and London. As our goal is to visit as many sites under active restoration as possible, it is premature to finalize the projects and tour sites this early, but examples include Wells Cathedral, Halswell House, Tintern Abbey, a lime production site, linseed oil paint production location, York Glaziers Trust, the Natural History Museum London, and St. Paul's London lighting restoration.
Preliminary Schedule
- April 12, 2026: Arrive Castle Hotel, Tuanton
- April 12-14: Visit projects in Taunton
- April 15-16: Visit projects in York; stay at Malmasion York
- April 17-19: Visit projects in London; stay at the Royal Horseguards Hotel
Cost
To reserve your spot on the April 12-19, 2026 tour, a deposit of $500 is required. The deposit will be applied towards the full cost.
- Single occupancy price (per person, based on single room occupancy): $3,700.00
- Double occupancy price (per person, based on double room occupancy): $3,500.00
What Is Included
- Hotel nights April 12-18 (7 nights accomodation)
- Most meals, including a Welcome dinner at the Castle Hotel and a special tea service in London (4 dinners, 2 teas, 7 lunches)
- Transportation during the trip (coach and train)
- Any fees related to sites/projects visited as part of the tour
What is Not Included
- Airfare to/from London
- Travel from airport to Taunton (there is train service between London and Taunton)
- Transpiration to/from airport
Who Should Attend?
Priority registration is for APT International and APT Chapter Members themselves, but a limited number of spouses, partners, significant others, and traveling companions will be allowed at the double occupancy rate. Because of the intensive schedule and educational focus of the itinerary, only double occupancy guests who are also preservation professionals will be permitted. Each attendee must stay with the group and participate in all tours and activities. Past attendees will attest to the fact that this is not the type of trip for a partner to tag along and go shopping, etc.
Important Dates
- September 1: Last day to cancel and have deposit refunded.
- September 30: Last day to register if trip is not full by this date (if needed, a waiting list will be created). If booking after August 31, payment will be needed in full at time of reservation.
- November 1: Last day to pay full balance.
- December 1: Last day to cancel and receive partial refund.
- April 12-19: Travel in the United Kingdom.
Cancellation
If this trip is cancelled due insufficient participation or other logistical reasons attributable to APT or UK partners, payments will be refunded. Refunds to those who voluntarily choose to withdraw their registration will be refunded according to the guidelines below.
- If APT is notified by September 1, full refund. To receive a refund on your payment, you must notify APT by email to [email protected] that you do not plan to attend by September 1.
- If registrant cancels before or on December 1, one half of total payment will be refunded.
- If registrant cancels after December 1, no refund will be issued.
- Regardless of notification date, if we are able to fill your space(s) from the waiting list, your payment will be refunded minus a $500 administrative fee.
Please contact [email protected] if you have any questions or comments.
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