Destinations

Take in the beautiful scenery of the Lake District, explore Yorkshire’s delightful dales, cruise on great Scottish Lochs or discover rich heritage when you visit one of the many stately homes or castles that the UK and Ireland have to offer. We have a wide range of destinations and itineraries to suit every traveller!

Period

CHRISTMAS IN GREATER MANCHESTER

2026 Christmas / England, North / Mercure Norton Grange Hotel & Spa

• Leeds City

• Tea, coffee and mulled wine on arrival 

• Festive programme of hotel entertainment

• Manchester City 

SOUTH WEST IRELANDS RUGGED COAST & RING OF KERRY

2026 Summer / Ireland / Maritime Hotel Bantry

• Mizen Head Lighthouse 

• Garnish Island Boat Trip 

• Garnish Island Gardens and Bryce’s house

• Guided Tour of the Famous Ring of Kerry 

HERTFORDSHIRE STATELY HOMES AND DE HAVILLAND AVIATION PIONEER

2026 Summer / England, Midlands / The Comet hotel

• Hatfield House

• De Havilland Aircraft Museum 

• St Albans Market Day 

• Knebworth House 

DISCOVERING SOUTH WALES

2026 Summer / Wales / PARKWAY HOTEL & SPA

• Cardiff

• Tredegar House

• Brecon Cruise

• Cyfarthfa Castle Museum & Art Gallery

• Golden sand seaside resort of Barry  

• Glyndwr Vineyard

LOOE AND THE CORNISH COAST TURKEY & TINSEL

2026 Turkey & Tinsel / England, South West / Hannafore Point

•  Traditional Christmas Dinner

•  Party Novelties & Entertainment

•  Mince Pies on arrival 

•  Stunning Headland Location

•  Fowey, St Austell and Mevagissey

•  Padstow and Camel Estuary

WYE VALLEY, POLDARKS TRENWITH & COTSWOLDS

2026 Summer / England, Midlands / Best Western Gloucester Robinswood Hotel

• Chavenage – ‘Trentwith Manor’ in TV’s Poldark

• River Wye Cruise

• Chepstow, Wye Valley and Monmouth

• Forest of Dean

• Picturesque Cotswolds

• Gloucester and Sharpness Canal Cruise

ARTS & CULTURE IN GLOUCESTERSHIRE

2026 Summer / England, Midlands / Best Western Gloucester Robinswood Hotel

•  Nature in Art – Wallsworth Hall

• Cheltenham

• Wilson Art Gallery & Museum

• Royal Tetbury

• Chippenham

• Gloucester Cathedral Highlights Tour

• Gloucester – free time to explore

ALL CREATURES GREAT & SMALL

2026 Summer / England, Midlands / Best Western Gloucester Robinswood Hotel

• Adam’s Farm as seen on TV 

• Birdland Park and Gardens

• Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens

• Millets Farm Centre

• Beautiful Cotswold Villages

• Cirencester & Witney

• Bowood House

 

LOOE AND THE CORNISH COAST

2025 - 2026 Autumn/Winter/Spring / England, South West / Hannafore Point

• Hotel with Indoor Swimming Pool

• Hotel Entertainment on one Evening

• Stunning Headland Location

• Fowey, St Austell and Mevagissey

• Padstow and Camel Estuary

HIDDEN CORNERS OF YORKSHIRE

2026 Summer / England, North / Blackwell Grange Hotel

• Historic Maritime Whitby

• North Yorkshire Moors Railway

• Wensleydale Railway

• Auckland Castle inc Auckland Project, all access ticket 

• Teesside Princess River Cruise

TURKEY & TINSEL IN DELIGHFTUL DEVON

2026 Turkey & Tinsel / England, South West / Duke of Cornwall Hotel

• Tea, coffee & mince pie on arrival

• Present from Santa

• Entertainment each evening (choice of bingo, movie night, Quiz, DJ)

• Free days in Plymouth & Exeter to explore and enjoy the Christmas Markets

• Torquay & Paignton

LOST GARDENS OF HELIGAN & EDEN PROJECT

2026 Summer / England, South West / Ship & Castle

• Eden Project 

• Lost Gardens of Heligan 

• Cathedral City of Truro

• Mevagissey & Fowey 

EASTER IN NORFOLK

2026 Easter / England, South East / Mercure Norwich

• Wroxham Broads Cruise                                                     

• Bure Valley Railway

• Holkham Hall 

EASTER IN DURHAM

2026 Easter / England, North / Blackwell Grange Hotel

• Beamish Open-Air Living Museum

• Bowes Museum                         

KYNREN, RABY CASTLE & RAILWAY HERITAGE

2026 Summer / England, North / Blackwell Grange Hotel

• Kynren – An Epic Tale of England 

• Raby Castle 

• Northallerton – Market Day

• Barnard Castle 

• Hopetown Railway Museum & Locomotion  

HIDDEN CORNERS OF YORKSHIRE

2026 Summer / England, North / Blackwell Grange Hotel

• Historic Maritime Whitby

• North Yorkshire Moors Railway

• Wensleydale Railway

• Swaledale – Historic Richmond

• Teesside Princess River Cruise

CATHEDRAL, CHATEAU AND CASTLE

2026 Summer / England, North / Blackwell Grange Hotel

• Beamish Open-Air Living Museum

• Bowes Museum

• Historic Cathedral City Of Durham

• Barnard Castle

BISHOPS PALACE, CATHEDRAL & CHATEAU

2026 Summer / England, North / Blackwell Grange Hotel

• Auckland Project All Access Pass – Auckland Castle and Gardens, Faith Museum, Mining Art Gallery, Auckland Tower and Spanish Art Gallery

• Bowes Museum

• Historic Cathedral City Of Durham

• Barnard Castle                      

CHRISTMAS IN DURHAM

2026 Christmas / England, North / Blackwell Grange Hotel

• Festive Entertainment 

• Traditional Christmas Lunch

• Cathedral City of Durham

• Thirsk and Helmsley

• ‘Little Switzerland’ Bilsdale

CATHEDRAL, CHATEAU AND CASTLE

2025 - 2026 Autumn/Winter/Spring / England, North / Blackwell Grange Hotel

• Beamish Open-Air Living Museum

• Bowes Museum

• Historic Cathedral City Of Durham

• Barnard Castle