Sally Jacobs
Regional Qualification(s):
Southern England, South East England, London, South West, Cumbria
Language(s):
English
Phone Number(s):
07720-433300
Contact guide
Introduction:
The joy of working as a Guide is meeting lots of visitors, and making their holiday the best possible experience. I welcome day visitors but also regularly undertake tours around Britain as a Tour Manager - A delight because we have such a diversity of landscapes, historic sites and experiences to offer visitors. I regularly work with groups from the USA, Australia, Canada, India, and people from SE Asia and I'm often complimented on my very clear diction.
First time visitors will probably want to visit all the London attractions, as well as Bath, Brighton, Canterbury, Oxford, Salisbury, Stratford upon Avon, Warwick, Stonehenge, York and Windsor, plus the homes of writers, the rich and famous or royalty.
I am a Garden Tours specialist and in Spring and Summer visitors are amazed at the abundant colour, calm and beauty found in our historic and contempory gardens. If you are based in London, there are many opportunities to see fabulous gardens - just 90mins away, in Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Berkshire or Oxfordshire.
If you want to go further - the choice is almost unlimited - from the Gardens of the Lake District to the semi-tropical gardens of the South West Coast of England. A keen walker, I also offer walks in historic towns, walks along our dramatic coastline, plus "A Day in the Country" walks (taking in a traditional pub for lunch).
Let me help you plan interesting excursions or tours for you or a group - anywhere in the UK. British Groups may be looking for smaller unusual attractions - off the beaten track - to match their interests and budget. Other incoming groups may demand a Scenic Tour encompassing all aspects of British life, or a Garden Tour, a visit to a Music Festival, or Special International Event. For student groups (UK and overseas) I can prepare visit "worksheets" to reinforce English language learning.
I am always open to new ideas, love meeting people from all over the world and want to share our great heritage. I now look forward to meeting you. Sally
Personal Interests:
| Dorset Coast |
| Portsmouth |
| New Forest and Beaulieu |
| Gardens of the Southern Counties |
| Wisley Gardens and Gardens in Kent and Sussex |
| Dover Excursions |
| Brighton, Rye and Sandwich Walks |
| Beatrix Potter's World |
| Lakes & Hadrians Wall |
| Gardens of Northern Britain |
| Southwalk, South Bank Walk |
| Westminster Walks |
| Cornish Gardens |
| Penwith Peninsular, Cornwall |
| Stonehenge and Avebury |
| Dartmoor and Agatha Cristie and Cream Teas. |
| Bath Heritage Trail |
| Ships and Maritime Britain |
| Art Galleries |
| Historic Houses |
| Writers and their Homes |
| Cotswold Gardens |
Special Interests:
| Environment | My interest in gardens extends to all landscapes, birds, wildlife, plants, rivers, and the impact of various forms of agriculture. I offer Guided landscape walks and tours to Nature Reserves. |
| Maritime Britain | Lectures and Tours - Historic Ships and Lighthouses, Coastal defences through the Ages, The Cinque Ports, Coastal Walks Flora and Fauna. |
| Gardens | Most of work involves garden tours and excursions (From 1 to 14 days). What sort of garden interests you? Botanical, sea cliff, organic,rose, rhododendron and azaleas, herb, lavender, rock, vegetable --- the list goes on and on - all can be found, wherever you are staying! Visitors in London particularly enjoy RHS Wisley, The Savil Garden at Windsor, Kew Gardens and Wakehurst Place. Garden tours to Sussex, Kent, Hampshire, Berkshire, Devon and Cornwall, Northumberland and the Lake District. |
| History & Prehistory | A keen student of British History, I regularly visit, Stonehenge, Avebury, Cathedrals like Salisbury, Stately Homes, old Mills and cottages. Benefit from a guide with enthusiasm and knowledge. |
| Lecture Subjects | Fanny Burney - writer |
| London Areas in Depth | Tours around main sights of The City and Westminister, eg Tower of London, Westminster Abbey, plus special walks along Bankside (Tower Bridge to Tate Modern), The South Bank, The Chelsea Embankment, London's Gardens |
| Stately Homes & Country Houses | In the counties surrounding London there are an abundance of properties for you to visit - 50 are maintained by the National Trust. Blenheim Place and Chartwell are associated with Sir Winston Churchill, and Hever is a great place to take the whole family |
| Music | Classical music is my passion, Opera, Church Music, Orchestral and small ensembles. If you share my love, let me put together a special tour taking in the Music Festivals around the country. |
| Regional Tours | I offer Extended tours around the UK to British highlight sights (length 4 days +) to The Cotswolds, The Lake District and Hadrians Wall, The South Coast and Isle of Wight, Devon and Cornwall, Kent and Sussex. |
| Architecture | In depth knowledge of Vernacular Architecture, the British Architectural Heritage and Eccesiasical Architecture. |
Endorsements:
Windsor & Eton, Windsor Castle, York Minster
Additional Qualifications:
BSc.(Hons), Dip. Ed.
Driver Guide:
No
