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Vintage Railways of the Isle of Man
Vintage Railways of the Isle of Man
6 days £845 pp £795 pp
  • Explore the Isle of Man aboard historic trains and enjoy 5 nights in 4-Star hotels
  • Ascend Snaefell on the British Isles’ only electric mountain railway for great views
  • Enjoy a guided drive on the TT racing circuit with commentary from a racer
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The Highlands by Steam
Edinburgh & the Highlands by Steam
6 days £945 pp £845 pp
  • Enjoy Edinburgh before exploring Scotland's lochs, mountains and glens
  • Travel the West Highland Line on the world famous Jacobite Steam Train
  • Spend 5 nights in 3-star hotels in Edinburgh and Blair Atholl
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York
Glorious Yorkshire
6 days £795 pp £745 pp
  • Explore the historic city of York from York Minster to the ancient city walls
  • Ride the North Yorkshire Moors Railway through God's own country
  • Discover Whitby's Gothic Abbey and enjoy a guided tour of Castle Howard
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British Isles - Rail and Escorted Holidays

From the Scottish Highlands to the Isles of Scilly, the British Isles has centuries of history, culture and stunning landscapes to uncover. Explore historic cities, journey on celebrated heritage railways across ancient landscapes and sail to untouched islands such as Skye, Orkney, or the Isle of Wight.

Our escorted tours reveal many treasures of the British Isles and Ireland. Wherever you wish to explore, from the remote Outer Hebrides and the Scottish Glens, Yorkshire and Northumberland to Dublin and the Enchanting Emerald Isle, we have a tour to match.

Discover unique sites such as the Ancient Stones & Treasures of Wiltshire and other inspiring destinations in England, Scotland and Wales all year round, or consider one of our ever-popular seasonal Christmas tours for a truly memorable festive season.

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Castle Howard
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Yorkshire Dales and Moors
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Isle of Man
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Highland Adventure
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Edinburgh, Highlands & Islands
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Edinburgh, the Highlands and Islands
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Lighthouse at the Needles
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Isle of Wight
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Our exclusive 2025 tours - perfected over more than 50 years - reveal the very best landscapes of the UK. Journey on iconic railways surrounded by the Scottish Highlands, relax by the coastal scenery of The Isles of Scilly or uncover heritage with the railways and castles of Wales. To experience the wonders of the British Isles, download our new brochure now!

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York Minster

 

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Stonehenge

 

  • Portmerion Village
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North York Moors railway

 

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Vintage Railways of the Isle of Man
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Vintage Railways of the Isle of Man
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Tresco Abbey Gardens
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The Sensational Isles of Scilly
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Railways & Castles of Wales
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Railways and Castles of Wales
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The Highlands by Steam
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Edinburgh & the Highlands by Steam
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Edinburgh Tattoo
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Edinburgh Tattoo and the Highlands
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Edinburgh
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Edinburgh, Fort William and The West Highlands
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Edinburgh, Highlands & Islands
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Norwich & the Norfolk Broads
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Norwich and the Norfolk Broads
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Edinburgh Tattoo
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Edinburgh Tattoo & Floors Castle
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Skye, Orkney and the Wild North
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Skye, Orkney and the Wild North
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The Charms of the Channel Islands
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Our customers love our UK & Ireland tours
Vintage Railways of the Isle of Man
7/Oct
Mr Malcolm Griffiths
5 stars
“Great holiday, well organised with good guide, excellent hotel, unbelievable types of transportation and a beautiful island.
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Orkney and the Shetland Isles
7/Oct
MICHAEL WILSON
5 stars
“This was a well organised and enjoyable trip. Everything worked and the local guides and buses were all on time. I loved the overnight ferry from Aberdeen to Lerwick. My cabin was great, there were two bars and two restaurants on the ferry and all staff were helpful and kind....
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The Peak District
7/Oct
P Douetil
5 stars
“Very good but evening meals were disappointing.
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Skye, Orkney and the Wild North
7/Oct
Peter
5 stars
“Brilliant, simply brilliant.
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Railways and Castles of Wales
5/Oct
Ian McLennan
5 stars
“It was well organised, hotel was fine (food service was terrible). Sue was a good tour leader. Company pleasant, trains evocative, castles superb, particularly Gwydir. Coach driver entertaining, weather good ( until last day). We had a nice time.
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Valleys and Railways of Mid Wales
5/Oct
Michael Heal
5 stars
“Good hotel, well organised trips and a great tour manager
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Explore Yorkshire by Rail
5/Oct
MRS K R UPPINGTON
5 stars
“Well organised it delivered what it said in the brochure. We really enjoyed our visit to Yorkshire.
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The Sensational Isles of Scilly
3/Oct
S McCutcheon
5 stars
“Wonderful way to explore the beautiful Isles of Scilly.
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Railways of Wales
3/Oct
Mr A Gardner
5 stars
“Generally all good. The en-suite in the room at the Kensington was a bit small having apparently been formed by taking space from the original room and consequently featuring a shower and not a bath. We were very lucky with the weather. The hotel staff were great, the food was...
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