Travel news: 7 March

Globetrotter Wendy Gomersall reveals this week's travel tidbits...
DOWNTON BREAK
Live like Lord and Lady Grantham on the Downton Abbey weekend at Swinton Park, North Yorkshire, which includes afternoon tea, a black-tie gala dinner and a private tour of Newby Hall. On 18 and 19 October, from £550 per room.
01765-680900, www.swintonpark.com

WINE & CHOCOLATE
Brudenell Hotel, on the Suffolk Coast in Aldeburgh, o”ffers a break that includes chocolates and wine from the Collector’s Wine List, pre-dinner wine and £30 per person towards dinner. From £230 per night for two sharing, Sunday to Friday.
01728-452071, www.brudenellhotel.co.uk

BLOSSOM IN JAPAN
See glorious cherry blossoms on Japan Journeys’ Classic Japan Tour, taking in Tokyo, Kyoto and Mount Fuji. 28 March to 8 April, from £3,295 per person, including flights, a rail pass and entrance fees.
020-7766 5267, www.japanjourneys.co.uk