Scotland's Far North, Orkneys & Castle of Mey

For 2022, we are happy to return to this beautiful part of Scotland. Her Majesty the Queen Mother left her precious Castle of Mey to the people of Scotland when she died in April 2002. Our scenic holiday includes a visit to the House and Garden, combined with a fascinating tour of northern Scotland.

Spectacular Snowdonia

Our great tour of Snowdonia in the heart of North Wales features stunning scenery and incredible attractions from Puffins, hidden gardens, Portmeirion and Caernarfon Castle to the country’s longest heritage railway – all in the shadow of Wales’s tallest peaks.

Best of the Lakes

The Lake District is without a doubt England’s premier area of outstanding natural beauty with a host of fells, lakes and mountains on which to feast your eyes. Our itinerary also includes the famous ‘Mountain Goat’ minibuses that will take us over the Wrynose & Hardknott Passes, a magnificent scenic route not accessible to large coaches.

Kent Coastal Delights

Kent’s coastal towns and ports have played a significant role in Britain’s maritime history over the centuries. Our tour for 2022, based in well known Folkestone, includes visits to some of these delightful resorts and historic Canterbury. The county was on the front line during WW2 and we include a visit to the Battle of Britain Memorial also included is a ride on the small Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Railway.

Devon’s Floral town, Sidmouth

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It gives us great pleasure to return to Sidmouth, a frequent winner of the title ‘Britain’s Floral Town’; it’s quiet, unhurried and unspoilt. This picturesque resort is situated on the glorious south Devon coast, set between deep red cliffs on the edge of Devon’s heathery uplands; the town boasts a pleasant, well-kept atmosphere.

Beautiful Northumbria

Join us on this 6 day tour that is based in the historic city of Newcastle. Northumbria is a tapestry of wonderful sights and attractions with numerous castles and cathedrals, rolling moorlands, intriguing history and quaint villages. We visit some of the best sights and towns that the north east corner of England has to offer including Alnwick Castle & Holy Island.

The Isle of Man – The Treasured Isle

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The Isle of Man is an ancient Viking Kingdom which has never been part of the U.K and who’s well known three legged emblem originates from a symbol used on 10th century coins....

A Taste of Luxury in Scarborough

Spoil yourself on our new tour to Scarborough one of Britain’s premier coastal resorts. We include a train ride on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway, a coastal drive and time in historic York itself.

Scenic Lancashire by Sail & Rail

Enjoy discovering lovely Lancashire by steam train and narrow boat on our new North West tour. With visits to Samlesbury Hall and Gawthorpe Hall also included, we find heritage and history around every corner.

Cumbrian Adventure

This tour takes in the highlights of Cumbria, considered to be one of the most beautiful regions of the UK. We take in spectacular scenery on this tour, as well as visiting some fantastic sights. We also include three railway journeys and a visit to Kielder Water, Hexham and Hadrian’s Wall

Scottish Victorian Steam & Rail

A great themed tour to Scotland’s best known and most popular region, Loch Lomond and the Trossachs.

Jersey By Air

If gives us pleasure to offer, once again, our popular holidays to Jersey - the Pearl of the English Channel. Situated just 14 miles from the French Coast, it is a fascinating blend of old and new, British, yet with a strong continental influence and is an ideal holiday destination. Rich in natural beauty and history, Jersey offers picturesque fishing harbours and coves, medieval castles, endless cliff top walks and the beautiful gardens of Howard Davis or Coronation Park. With reduced duty on drinks, cigarettes and perfumes and no V.A.T., it’s a shopper’s paradise! PLEASE NOTE: Current Photographic Identification is now necessary for airport check-ins.

North Devon Delights

A 5 day break with excursions to interest everyone. We explore North Devon with visits to interesting attractions including ‘Little Switzerland’, which combined with our excellent hotel, makes for a very enjoyable break

Between Devon's Moors

The county of Devon is unique in the British Isles with two different coastlines, green rolling hills, wild moorland and picture postcard villages. Our tour is based in the historic market town of Tiverton situated on the banks of the pretty River Exe ideally placed to ensure the most from our holiday.

Shetland - Island of the Vikings

A wonderful cruise and tour to the northern isles of Shetland – enjoy the breathtaking natural unspoilt beauty and tranquillity of these unique islands. PLEASE NOTE: It is crucial that all passengers have a reasonable amount of mobility to enjoy the excursions

Romantic Ribble Valley

Time appears to have bypassed this historic area, leaving it immersed in rich heritage. We explore the open green land that inspired J.R.R Tolkein’s ‘Middle Earth’. Surrounded by unspoilt countryside we explore the canals and historic buildings that fill the Ribble Valley.

Discovering Yorkshire

We return to the much loved county of Yorkshire. Stretching from Spurn Point to Saltburn-by-the-Sea, this unique coastline boasts a string of gorgeous towns and fishing villages.

A Taste of Kent

Kent is known as the ‘Garden of England’, so on this tour we endeavour to show you a few of the tastes and products that help to support this claim and enjoy the noted countryside. (Please note this tour departs on a Thursday 21st July not Sunday as brochured)

Heritage of Scotland with a touch of Luxury

An exciting tour for 2022, encompassing a rich variety of attractions ranging from the amazing Falkirk Wheel to a time-warp village, not forgetting a day in Scotland’s fabulous city, Edinburgh, and the ancient Royal capital Stirling, lots to see and do – all combining as the Heritage of Scotland.

Hampshire Highlights including the NF& W Line

Our new tour offers the opportunity to enjoy the pleasures of Hampshire and its quaint towns. We include visits to Winchester, maritime Portsmouth, the outstanding New Forest, colourful Exbury Gardens and a journey on a vintage railway, the New Forest & Watercress Line.

Liverpool & Port Sunlight

We are delighted to reintroduce this great tour for 2022 which takes us around the famous city of Liverpool. With its unique, unrivalled music heritage this holiday will be unforgettable. We have even included a guided tour of the city.

North Yorkshire Moors Railway & Whitby

Enjoy a nostagic day out to Yorkshire with a ride on the charming North Yorkshire Moors Railway then free time in the coastal resort of Whitby.

The Sparkling Isle of Wight

The popularity of this wonderful, unspoilt isle owes much to its southerly position and mild and sunny climate. Our resort, Sandown, sits in the centre of Sandown bay. It offers sandy beaches which run right the way around the bay. It is also one of the few towns which has retained its pier.

Welsh Whisky, Royal Mint & Brecon Beacons

Our new tour of South Wales includes visits to some of the region’s most popular attractions including Tintern Abbey, the Brecon Beacons Mountain Railway and the Royal Mint, where we have the opportunity to make our own money and strike our own coins.

Perth & Magical Skye

This exciting twin centred tour begins in the heart or beautiful Perthshire. We feature breath-taking Glenshee, the romance and legend of Royal Deeside before moving on to the legendary landscape of the Isle of Skye.

Jersey By Air

If gives us pleasure to offer, once again, our popular holidays to Jersey - the Pearl of the English Channel. Situated just 14 miles from the French Coast, it is a fascinating blend of old and new, British, yet with a strong continental influence and is an ideal holiday destination. Rich in natural beauty and history, Jersey offers picturesque fishing harbours and coves, medieval castles, endless cliff top walks and the beautiful gardens of Howard Davis or Coronation Park. With reduced duty on drinks, cigarettes and perfumes and no V.A.T., it’s a shopper’s paradise! PLEASE NOTE: Current Photographic Identification is now necessary for airport check-ins.

Guernsey By Air

It gives us pleasure to return to the beautiful island of Guernsey, a heady mix of stunning scenery and the best of contemporary living. Guernsey is the second largest of the Channel Islands, making the perfect holiday destination with miles of golden beaches, breathtaking cliff walks, fascinating history and bustling harbours, some of which are thought to be the prettiest in Europe. Guernsey really is a special place, a thriving community that welcomes its visitors with open arms and leaves a lasting impression on all who set foot on its soil. PLEASE NOTE: Current Photographic Identification is now necessary for airport check-ins.

Steam Trains, Union Canal & Midlands

This tour offers a great combination, steam trains, a canal boat trip, the excellent Black Country Museum where we discover the history and heritage of the West Midlands and the fascinating Museum of British Road Transport. As a contrast we feature a beautiful stately home.

Edinburgh Tattoo & the Trossachs

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We are delighted to return to Edinburgh once again for the famous Edinburgh Tattoo. Each year's Tattoo is very much a 'global gathering', showcasing the talents of musicians and performers from every corner of the globe.

Antrim Coastal Delights

Due to popular demand, it gives us pleasure to return to the unspoilt beauty of County Antrim a gem on Irelands north east coast. Our tour explores the breathtaking coastline, visits the magical Giants Causeway, and offers a taste of Ireland at Bushmills Distillery plus a ride on a train described as one of the world’s most beautiful train journeys.

Delightful Durham & Beamish

The perfect place to have a break, with its rich heritage, Durham was founded over the final resting place of St Cuthbert and its Norman cathedral became a centre of pilgrimage in medieval England. Built on the banks of the River Wear the city grew to be the seat of the ‘Prince Bishops’ who ruled on behalf of the King.

Highland Lines

Back by popular demand, we offer the chance to combine a memorable coach holiday with a leisurely look at some of Scotland’s finest scenery by rail. We include journey’s on board the “Kyle of Lochalsh”, the “Highland Lines” and a ride on the “Jacobite Express - Road to the Isles”, described as one of the greatest railway journeys of the world with outstanding scenery all the way.

A Taste of Royal Life in Fife

The Royal family have strong connections to Scotland and this tour traces their footsteps as we visit Glamis Castle, Hopetoun House, the Royal Yacht Britannia and the Palace of Holyrood house, where we also enjoy a sumptuous afternoon tea. Discovery Point, Dundee and a cruise on the Firth of Forth are also included.

Jersey By Air

If gives us pleasure to offer, once again, our popular holidays to Jersey - the Pearl of the English Channel. Situated just 14 miles from the French Coast, it is a fascinating blend of old and new, British, yet with a strong continental influence and is an ideal holiday destination. Rich in natural beauty and history, Jersey offers picturesque fishing harbours and coves, medieval castles, endless cliff top walks and the beautiful gardens of Howard Davis or Coronation Park. With reduced duty on drinks, cigarettes and perfumes and no V.A.T., it’s a shopper’s paradise! PLEASE NOTE: Current Photographic Identification is now necessary for airport check-ins.

A Wonderful Hebridean Adventure

For 2022, we offer a new leisurely Hebridean tour based in Stornoway, providing plenty of time to take in the unique Island lifestyle, culture as well as discovering many memorable and amazing untouched areas which can only be found in the Outer Hebrides. We include 2 nights in Onich on the shores of Loch Linnhe for tours of Scotland’s wonderful west coast. PLEASE NOTE: It is crucial that all passengers have a reasonable amount of mobility to enjoy the excursions.

Isle of Man - The Treasured Isle

Once again, it gives us pleasure to offer our hugely popular Isle of Man holiday. The Isle of Man is an ancient Viking Kingdom which has never been part of the U.K and who’s well known three legged emblem originates from a symbol used on 10th century coins. Our chosen resort is Douglas with a Victorian seafront and long promenades where horse drawn trams still operate.

The Picturesque 'Heart of Wales'

This tour covers a variety of places for you to enjoy in the ‘Heart of Wales’. We feature three superb days out taking in some of the best scenery Wales has to offer, from mountain ranges to the coast. We also include a narrow gauge railway ride and a visit to an historic castle.

Bideford, North Devon & RHS Rosemoor

Join us as we return to Bideford, the ancient port on the glorious North Devon coast; its lanes are lined with quirky little shops, packed with all manner of interesting items and its expansive waterfront and quay are the perfect place to take a stroll.

Eastbourne & Brighton

Popular Eastbourne is a lovely, elegant seaside town sheltered by the rolling expanse of the South Downs and the towering cliffs of Beachy Head. It enjoys a remarkably mild and sunny climate, therefore earning its reputation as the ‘Suntrap of the South’. Noted for its cleanliness, beautiful carpet gardens, the attractive three miles of splendid, flat promenade and, of course, the pier.

Beautiful Peak District

Our luxurious tour covers the beautiful areas in and around the Peak District National Park. Enjoy the variety of magnificent scenery history and heritage throughout the tour between visits to luxurious attractions.

Grand Tour of Scotland

Our super Scottish Grand Tour provides the ultimate Scottish experience and the very best that the Scottish mainland has to offer, from wonderful Edinburgh to the mystical banks of Loch Ness, along with the stunning scenery of the Highlands and the Cairngorms!

Beautiful Northumbria

Join us on this 6 day tour that is based in the historic city of Newcastle. Northumbria is a tapestry of wonderful sights and attractions with numerous castles and cathedrals, rolling moorlands, intriguing history and quaint villages. We visit some of the best sights and towns that the north east corner of England has to offer including Alnwick Castle & Holy Island.

Newquay - Cornish Coast & Gardens

Join us as we travel to Newquay, one of Britain’s most outstanding resorts, reputed to have the finest coastline and beaches in Europe. This very attractive and popular resort enjoys a host of facilities, including a busy and picturesque harbour and a lively town centre. We include visits to the famous Trelissick Garden and Prideaux Place, along with a relaxing cruise to lovely Falmouth. PLEASE NOTE: It is crucial that all passengers have a reasonable amount of mobility to enjoy the excursions.

Devon's Floral Town, Sidmouth

It gives us great pleasure to return to Sidmouth, a frequent winner of the title ‘Britain’s Floral Town’; it’s quiet, unhurried and unspoilt. This picturesque resort is situated on the glorious south Devon coast, set between deep red cliffs on the edge of Devon’s heathery uplands; the town boasts a pleasant, well-kept atmosphere.

Somerset Delights

Another new tour for 2022 gives the opportunity to discover the coastal delights of Somerset including Exmoor, the West Somerset Railway and the famed Cider. Our base, Minehead is ideal for all these attractions.

Spectacular Snowdonia

Our great tour of Snowdonia in the heart of North Wales features stunning scenery and incredible attractions from Puffins, hidden gardens, Portmeirion and Caernarfon Castle to the country’s longest heritage railway – all in the shadow of Wales’s tallest peaks.

The Sparkling Isle of Wight

The popularity of this wonderful, unspoilt isle owes much to its southerly position and mild and sunny climate. Our resort, Sandown, sits in the centre of Sandown bay. It offers sandy beaches which run right the way around the bay. It is also one of the few towns which has retained its pier.

West Country Rail & Sail

After the great success of previous tours, it gives us pleasure to return to the resort of Paignton; occupying a central position in Torbay, it is famous for its white sandy beaches, rocky coves and popular pier.

Steaming & Cruising the English Riviera

A firm favourite with our clients; Torquay in Devon, the heart of the English Riviera, is a popular, stylish resort with a strong Continental atmosphere. It is situated at the heart of 22 miles of unspoilt coastline and enjoys a mild climate. Our tour includes a steam train ride on the old coastal line, a cruise along the River Dart and a fabulous cruise around Plymouth harbour.

Romantic Ribble Valley

Time appears to have bypassed this historic area, leaving it immersed in rich heritage. We explore the open green land that inspired J.R.R Tolkein’s ‘Middle Earth’. Surrounded by unspoilt countryside we explore the canals and historic buildings that fill the Ribble Valley.

Taste of Luxury in Scarborough

Spoil yourself on our new tour to Scarborough one of Britain’s premier coastal resorts. We include a train ride on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway, a coastal drive and time in historic York itself.

Eastbourne & Brighton

Popular Eastbourne is a lovely, elegant seaside town sheltered by the rolling expanse of the South Downs and the towering cliffs of Beachy Head. It enjoys a remarkably mild and sunny climate, therefore earning its reputation as the ‘Suntrap of the South’. Noted for its cleanliness, beautiful carpet gardens, the attractive three miles of splendid, flat promenade and, of course, the pier. We feature two contrasting excursions and a train ride to make this a memorable tour.

Best of the Lakes

The Lake District is without a doubt England’s premier area of outstanding natural beauty with a host of fells, lakes and mountains on which to feast your eyes. Our itinerary also includes the famous ‘Mountain Goat’ minibuses that will take us over the Wrynose & Hardknott Passes, a magnificent scenic route not accessible to large coaches.

Blackpool Illuminations & The Tower Ballroom

This must be the best known and liveliest seaside resort of them all. The Pleasure Beach, the clanking trams, celebrated theatres and the iconic Blackpool Tower, and at this time of year the fabulous illuminations. Started in 1879 this is claimed as the ‘Greatest free Light Show in the world’ stretching over 6 miles and containing over 1 million bulbs. Our great value 5 day break offers all this and more, a tour of the beautiful Lake District and an afternoon Tea Dance at the fabulous Tower Ballroom

The English Riviera, Babbacombe

After the success of our previous tour we are delighted to return to Babbacombe in Devon. As alternative destination to the hustle and bustle of adjacent Torquay, Babbacombe boasts its own promenade and of course the famous Babbacombe Model Village. Situated high above two beaches and a harbour Babbacombe offer wonderful views and is also home to the historic Babbacombe Cliff Railway, one of the only original working funicular railways still in existence