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Great Escape operates from three main bases in Worcestershire, Dorset and Suffolk.  Please click on the buttons below to view the cars at each location. 

Worcestershire

Dorset

Suffolk

From any Great Escape site you can be in some beautiful countryside enjoying great driving roads within minutes.  On these pages you'll find more information on places to stay, visit and eat in each area.  We are always receiving new recommendations so if you can't find somewhere listed here, just give us a call on 01527 893733 and we'll be happy to help. 

For an introduction to each area, driving times and useful links, click on the links below.

Worcestershire Area

Dorset Area

Suffolk Area

Useful links

On these pages we’ve included links to accommodation, destinations and restaurants in the area.  We’re updating it all the time.  If you find a great place to stay, eat or visit that we haven’t listed, please let us know.  For anything from advice to a free-of-charge itinerary for your visit, email or call us on 01527 893733.

Worcestershire site for the Cotswolds 

In Worcestershire we're based in the pretty Worcestershire village of Inkberrow, close to the M42, M40 and M5 motorways.  We are on the Warwickshire/Worcestershire border and 30 minutes from Stow on the Wold and very convenient for the Welsh Borders.

Typical driving times:

• London: 2hrs
• Manchester: 2hrs
• Bristol: 1 hr
• Birmingham: 45 minutes
• Leicester: 1 hr

So whether you head north, south, east or west from our site in one of our classic hire cars you can take great driving roads to quickly reach some of the most varied scenery and destinations in the country. 

20 minutes away to the south lies Broadway, the gateway to the Cotswolds, and Stow-on-the-Wold is only another 10 minutes away.  Or 20 minutes east to Stratford-Upon-Avon, for a Shakespeare-themed day. 

Further into Warwickshire the castles of Kenilworth and Warwick are less than an hour away.  To the west Ludlow, Worcester, Upton-Upon-Severn, the Malvern Hills, Clent Hills, Clee Hill and the Welsh Borders are all about an hour away.  For an entirely different experience, head north to Birmingham with its famous curry houses, Michelin-starred restaurants, Mal Maison hotel and vibrant nightlife. 

Dorset Site for Jurassic Coast & New Forest 

Our Dorset site is in Christchurch and ideal for visiting some beautiful coast and countryside scenery.  It has good rail links to London, the Midlands and the North and is close to the M27 and other major road links.  From our site you can reach the New Forest in 25 minutes or the Jurassic Dorset Coast and areas such as Chesil Beach within 30 minutes. 

Typical driving times:

• London: 2 hrs
• Bristol: 1 hr
• Salisbury: 45 minutes
• Bournemouth: 15 minutes
• Southampton: 45 minutes

Christchurch is a a very good starting point for visiting the unspoilt beauty of the New Forest or heading towards the Jurassic Coast of Lyme Regis and Chesil Beach. 

Suffolk Site for Coast & Countryside Drives

Our site in Suffolk is based just outside Stowmarket so is easily accessed by train or road from London in under two hours.  It is a good starting point for touring the Suffolk coast and countryside - including beautiful villages such as Aldeburgh and Lavenham - or travelling further afield to Norfolk and Cambridge. 

Typical driving times:

• London: 2 hrs
• Midlands: 2 hrs
• Norwich: 45 minutes
• Ipswich: 20 minutes
• Cambridge: 45 minutes

Suffolk is one of Britain's undiscovered gems and as a result has some of the quietest roads in the UK - with big beautiful skylines and unspoilt scenery, it's a perfect places to enjoy a classic car.

 

Useful Sites

www.visitheartofengland.co.uk
Covers Warwickshire, Worcestershire, West Midlands and Gloucestershire, including the Cotswolds. 

http://www.gloucestershiretouristguide.com/

Gloucestershire tourist guide is a comprehensive guide for all tourism, leisure and visitor activities in Gloucestershire.

www.cotswolds.com
The main Cotswolds site.  Includes a list of events, destinations, accommodation, shopping and restaurants.

www.visitbirmingham.com
Discover the city’s vibrant shopping, eating and nightlife.  Includes a useful events calendar.

www.visitworcestershire.org
This site provides a good introduction to the region, which includes the Malverns, Shelsey Walsh hillclimb and Worcester city.

www.the-cotswolds.com

A very useful guide to local accommodation, villages and services, compiled by local people.

www.shakespeare-country.co.uk
A good accommodation and restaurant guide  plus links to other attractions like Warwick, Kenilworth and Leamington Spa.

www.glos-cotswolds.com
The main tourism website for Gloucestershire.

www.responsibletravel.com

Provides details of environmentally and socially responsible holidays and accommodation.

www.travellinksdirectory.com

Directory of travel-related websites.

http://books.netmehome.com/

Travellers book store and links to many travel resources.

http://www.theaa.com/travelwatch/planner_main.jsp?database=B

For directions to Great Escape Classic Car Hire or anywhere in our region, this is our official link to The AA travel guide and route planner page.

www.splut.com

Alternative search engine directory - browse the web by search term or category.

Check Car Availability before Booking

Choose your classic car Select car ----------------- Alfa Romeo Spider (Cotswolds) Alfa Romeo Spider (Suffolk) Aston Martin DB6 (Cotswolds) Aston Martin V8 coupe (Suffolk) Austin Healey 100M (Dorset) Austin Healey 3000 (Suffolk) Ford Capri 280 Brooklands (Shropshire) Ford Capri S (Suffolk) HMC Healey 3.9 V8 SE (Shropshire) Jaguar E Type 4.2 coupe (Suffolk) Jaguar E Type V12 convertible (Suffolk) Jaguar E Type V12 coupe (Cotswolds) Jaguar E-Type V12 Convertible (Cotswolds) Jaguar Mk2 3.4 (Suffolk) Jaguar Mk2 3.8 (Cotswolds) Jaguar XJ6 (Cotswolds) Jaguar XJ6C (Yorkshire) Jaguar XJ-R (Cotswolds) Jaguar XJS V12 convertible (Cotswolds) Jaguar XKR (Cotswolds) Jensen Interceptor 6.3 (Dorset) Jensen Interceptor 7.2 (Cotswolds) Jensen Interceptor 7.2 (Suffolk) Mazda MX5 (Cotswolds) Mercedes Benz 300 SL (Yorkshire) MG A (Dorset) MG TD (Suffolk) MGB convertible (Dorset) MGB Convertible (Yorkshire) MGB GT coupe (Cotswolds) Mini Cooper (Oxford) Mini Cooper (Suffolk) Morris Minor Convertible (Suffolk) Morris Minor Convertible (Yorkshire) Morris Minor Convertible white (Cotswolds) Morris Minor Traveller (Cotswolds) Nissan Figaro (Cotswolds) Porsche 911 T (Suffolk) Rolls Royce Silver Spirit (Cotswolds) Rover SD1 Vitesse (Cotswolds) Triumph Spitfire (Suffolk) Triumph Stag (Shropshire) VW Golf GTI Mk1 (Yorkshire)

Pick-up date

Date 9/9/2010 10/9/2010 11/9/2010 12/9/2010 13/9/2010 14/9/2010 15/9/2010 16/9/2010 17/9/2010 18/9/2010 19/9/2010 20/9/2010 21/9/2010 22/9/2010 23/9/2010 24/9/2010 25/9/2010 26/9/2010 27/9/2010 28/9/2010 29/9/2010 30/9/2010 1/10/2010 2/10/2010 3/10/2010 4/10/2010 5/10/2010 6/10/2010 7/10/2010 8/10/2010 9/10/2010 10/10/2010 11/10/2010 12/10/2010 13/10/2010 14/10/2010 15/10/2010 16/10/2010 17/10/2010 18/10/2010 19/10/2010 20/10/2010 21/10/2010 22/10/2010 23/10/2010 24/10/2010 25/10/2010 26/10/2010 27/10/2010 28/10/2010 29/10/2010 30/10/2010 31/10/2010 1/11/2010 2/11/2010 3/11/2010 4/11/2010 5/11/2010 6/11/2010 7/11/2010 8/11/2010 9/11/2010 10/11/2010 11/11/2010 12/11/2010 13/11/2010 14/11/2010 15/11/2010 16/11/2010 17/11/2010 18/11/2010 19/11/2010 20/11/2010 21/11/2010 22/11/2010 23/11/2010 24/11/2010 25/11/2010 26/11/2010 27/11/2010 28/11/2010 29/11/2010 30/11/2010 1/12/2010 2/12/2010 3/12/2010 4/12/2010 5/12/2010 6/12/2010 7/12/2010 8/12/2010 9/12/2010 10/12/2010 11/12/2010 12/12/2010 13/12/2010 14/12/2010 15/12/2010 16/12/2010 17/12/2010 18/12/2010 19/12/2010 20/12/2010 21/12/2010 22/12/2010 23/12/2010 24/12/2010 25/12/2010 26/12/2010 27/12/2010 28/12/2010 29/12/2010 30/12/2010 31/12/2010 1/1/2011 2/1/2011 3/1/2011 4/1/2011 5/1/2011 6/1/2011 7/1/2011 8/1/2011 9/1/2011 10/1/2011 11/1/2011 12/1/2011 13/1/2011 14/1/2011 15/1/2011 16/1/2011 17/1/2011 18/1/2011 19/1/2011 20/1/2011 21/1/2011 22/1/2011 23/1/2011 24/1/2011 25/1/2011 26/1/2011 27/1/2011 28/1/2011 29/1/2011 30/1/2011 31/1/2011 1/2/2011 2/2/2011 3/2/2011 4/2/2011 5/2/2011 6/2/2011 7/2/2011 8/2/2011 9/2/2011 10/2/2011 11/2/2011 12/2/2011 13/2/2011 14/2/2011 15/2/2011 16/2/2011 17/2/2011 18/2/2011 19/2/2011 20/2/2011 21/2/2011 22/2/2011 23/2/2011 24/2/2011 25/2/2011 26/2/2011 27/2/2011 28/2/2011 1/3/2011 2/3/2011 3/3/2011 4/3/2011 5/3/2011 6/3/2011 7/3/2011 8/3/2011 9/3/2011 10/3/2011 11/3/2011 12/3/2011 13/3/2011 14/3/2011 15/3/2011 16/3/2011 17/3/2011 18/3/2011 19/3/2011 20/3/2011 21/3/2011 22/3/2011 23/3/2011 24/3/2011 25/3/2011 26/3/2011 27/3/2011 28/3/2011 29/3/2011 30/3/2011 31/3/2011 1/4/2011 2/4/2011 3/4/2011 4/4/2011 5/4/2011 6/4/2011 7/4/2011 8/4/2011 9/4/2011 10/4/2011 11/4/2011 12/4/2011 13/4/2011 14/4/2011 15/4/2011 16/4/2011 17/4/2011 18/4/2011 19/4/2011 20/4/2011 21/4/2011 22/4/2011 23/4/2011 24/4/2011 25/4/2011 26/4/2011 27/4/2011 28/4/2011 29/4/2011 30/4/2011 1/5/2011 2/5/2011 3/5/2011 4/5/2011 5/5/2011 6/5/2011 7/5/2011 8/5/2011 9/5/2011 10/5/2011 11/5/2011 12/5/2011 13/5/2011 14/5/2011 15/5/2011 16/5/2011 17/5/2011 18/5/2011 19/5/2011 20/5/2011 21/5/2011 22/5/2011 23/5/2011 24/5/2011 25/5/2011 26/5/2011 27/5/2011 28/5/2011 29/5/2011 30/5/2011 31/5/2011 1/6/2011 2/6/2011 3/6/2011 4/6/2011 5/6/2011 6/6/2011 7/6/2011 8/6/2011 9/6/2011 10/6/2011 11/6/2011 12/6/2011 13/6/2011 14/6/2011 15/6/2011 16/6/2011 17/6/2011 18/6/2011 19/6/2011 20/6/2011 21/6/2011 22/6/2011 23/6/2011 24/6/2011 25/6/2011 26/6/2011 27/6/2011 28/6/2011 29/6/2011 30/6/2011 1/7/2011 2/7/2011 3/7/2011 4/7/2011 5/7/2011 6/7/2011 7/7/2011 8/7/2011 9/7/2011 10/7/2011 11/7/2011 12/7/2011 13/7/2011 14/7/2011 15/7/2011 16/7/2011 17/7/2011 18/7/2011 19/7/2011 20/7/2011 21/7/2011 22/7/2011 23/7/2011 24/7/2011 25/7/2011 26/7/2011 27/7/2011 28/7/2011 29/7/2011 30/7/2011 31/7/2011 1/8/2011 2/8/2011 3/8/2011 4/8/2011 5/8/2011 6/8/2011 7/8/2011 8/8/2011 9/8/2011 10/8/2011 11/8/2011 12/8/2011 13/8/2011 14/8/2011 15/8/2011 16/8/2011 17/8/2011 18/8/2011 19/8/2011 20/8/2011 21/8/2011 22/8/2011 23/8/2011 24/8/2011 25/8/2011 26/8/2011 27/8/2011 28/8/2011 29/8/2011 30/8/2011 31/8/2011 1/9/2011 2/9/2011 3/9/2011 4/9/2011 5/9/2011 6/9/2011 7/9/2011 8/9/2011

Drop-off date

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