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!

Date

Highland Lines & Northern Landscapes

2025 Summer / Scotland / Duke Of Gordon Hotel
  • The Kyle Line - Inverness to Kyle of Lachalsh 
  • The West Highland Line - Fort William to Mallaig 
  • The Highland Line - Kingussie to Inverness 
  • Highland Wildlife Park 
  • Aviemore & The Cairngorm Mountains 

Fort William

2025 Summer / Scotland / Alexandra Hotel
  • Stunning Rail Journey to Mallaig 
  • Fort Augustus and Loch Ness 
  • Fort William and Loch Linnhe 
  • Cruise on Loch Ness 

Edinburgh Tattoo & Perth

2025 Summer / Scotland / Salutation Hotel
  • Edinburgh Tattoo 
  • Free Time in Edinburgh 
  • Free Time in Perth

Derbyshire Delights

2025 Summer / England, Midlands / Best Western Derby Mickleover Hotel
  • Shugborough Estate 
  • Ecclesbourne Valley Railway 
  • City of Lichfield 
  • Crich Tramway Village 
  • Biddulph Grange Garden 
  • Buxton 

Coastal North Devon & Gardens

2025 Summer / England, South West / Durrant House Hotel
  • Marwood Hill Gardens 
  • RHS Garden Roemoor 
  • Tintagel, Bude & Boscastle 
  • Ilfracombe 

Chester, Llandudno & Port Sunlight

2025 Summer / England, North / Best Western The Queen at Chester Hotel
  • Port Sunlight Village 
  • Llandudno Historic Chester 
  • Chester Boat Cruise 

Cheshire Silk & Salt

2025 Summer / England, North / Best Western The Queen at Chester Hotel
  • Cholmondeley Castle Gardens 
  • Silk Museum & Lion Salt Works 
  • Historic Chester 
  • Chester Boat Cruise 

Bude, Bideford & Barnstaple

2025 Summer / England, South West / Durrant House Hotel
  • Tintagel, Bude & Boscastle 
  • Ilfracombe & Woolacombe 
  • Barnstaple & Bideford 

Bristol, Royal Mint & Bath

2025 Summer / England, South West / The Aztec Hotel & Spa
  • Royal Mint Experience 
  • Cardiff 
  • Bristol 
  • Bath 

Festive Perth with Afternoon Tea

2025 Christmas Markets & Festive / Scotland / Salutation Hotel
  • Pitlochry & Blair Athol Distillery 
  • Perth 
  • Afternoon Tea with Gin or Fizz 
  • Edinburgh 
  • Entertainment Each Evening 

Bournemouth, Beaulieu & Swanage

2025 Summer / England, South West / Best Western Bournemouth East Cliff Hotel
  • Beaulieu Estate 
  • Poole to Swanage Cruise 
  • Swanage to Corfe Castle Railway Journey 
  • Bournemouth

Bournemouth & Weymouth

2025 Summer / England, South West / Best Western Bournemouth Carlton Hotel
  • The South Coast's Premier Holiday Resort 
  • Hotel Overlooking the Sea 
  • Dorchester 
  • Weymouth 
  • Salisbury 
  • Shaftesbury 

York St Nicholas Fair and Christmas Markets

2025 Christmas Markets & Festive / England, North / Cedar Court Bradford

Enjoy a traditional Christmas celebration in York’s St Nicholas Fair - certainly one not to be missed. York, more than any other city, is a living record of English history. Dominated by the magnificent Minster around which cluster narrow medieval streets and surrounded by massive walls, it has been an important town since Roman times.

York Christmas Markets & RHS Glow at Harlow Carr

2025 Christmas Markets & Festive / England, North / Cairn Hotel Harrogate
  • Festive Harrogate 
  • RHS Glow Harlow Carr 
  • York Christmas Markets 

Weymouth, New Forest & Bournemouth Alpine Christmas Market

2025 Christmas Markets & Festive / England, South West / Best Western Bournemouth East Cliff Hotel
  • Bournemouth Alpine Christmas Markets 
  • Hotel Overlooking the Sea 
  • Dorchester - Market Day 
  • Weymouth 
  • New Forest - Lyndhurst & Lymington 

Lots of Singles in Chester & Liverpool

2025 Christmas Markets & Festive / England, North / Best Western The Queen at Chester Hotel
  • Glass of Wine on 1st & 4th Evening 
  • Cream Tea at Hotel on Thursday 
  • Roman City of Chester 
  • Liverpool & Mersey Cruise 
  • Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet 

Festive Chatsworth House & Bakewell Weekend

2025 Christmas Markets & Festive / England, Midlands / Best Western Derby Mickleover Hotel
  • Festive Chatsworth House 
  • Bakewell 

Bournemouth Alpine Christmas Markets & Poole Festive Cruise

2025 - 2026 Autumn/Winter/Spring / England, South West / Best Western Bournemouth Carlton Hotel
  • Bournemouth Alpine Christmas Markets 
  • Hotel Overlooking the Sea 
  • Dorchester - Market Day 
  • Weymouth 
  • Poole Festive Cruise 

Christmas in the Highlands

2025 Christmas / Scotland / Duke Of Gordon Hotel
  • Festive Programme of Entertainment 
  • Inverness - The Highland Capital 
  • Pitlochry & Fort William 
  • Festive Drinks, Food & Fun 

Singles - Chester

2024 - 2025 Autumn Winter Spring / England, North / Best Western The Queen at Chester Hotel
  • Port Sunlight Village 
  • Llandudno 
  • Historic Chester 
  • Chester Boat Cruise