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Discover our wealth of interesting holidays in the UK and Ireland. From the bright lights of London to the stark landscapes of the Scottish Highlands.
From the Mediterranean atmosphere of the Channel Islands to the
wilds of the Scottish Highlands, the Great British Isles and
Ireland are filled with a natural beauty that has inspired artists
for generations. See the Brontë's moorlands, Wordsworth's golden
daffodils, and the Gothic splendour of Whitby Abbey - the
inspiration for Bram Stoker's 'Dracula'.
Experience these familiar counties in a whole new light as we
introduce you to a wealth of hidden gems. There is so much to
uncover here, and the best part? It's all right on our
doorsteps.
Majestic lochs and glens lie in wait as we cross Edinburgh and the Highlands and visit historic castles and the Isle of Mull. We travel through the West Highlands and Cairngorms on this fabulous round trip climaxing with a 'Scottish Evening' on Edinburgh's stately Royal Mile.
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Breathtaking scenery and fantastic journeys by mainline and steam railways; this tour takes in the very best of northern Scotland from our base in Inverness - the gateway to your Highland adventure.
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The Isle of Man is famous for its stunning coastline, superb sandy beaches, spectacular scenery and gentle pace of life. This charming island also boasts some of the most impressive heritage railways found anywhere in the British Isles, not to mention the historic horse-drawn trams.
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Enjoy a fantastic tour of North Wales, based in charming Llandudno. From here we explore the historic steam railways and impressive castles found along the coastline of this beautiful and mountainous region of Wales.
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Set in idyllic, undiscovered surroundings overlooking picturesque Loch Fyne, a 19th century Baronial Castle awaits you on this magnificent tour. Cruise the open waters to the southernmost island of the Inner Hebrides, explore nearby Oban and Inveraray.
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Spend Christmas in Inverness, with hearty food, warming drinks, entertainment and festive cheer. Enjoy the proud cities of Edinburgh and Inverness and travel through the yuletide scenery on beautiful rail trips.
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Enjoy all the Christmas cheer that Yorkshire has to offer based in the beautiful spa town of Harrogate. This festive holiday includes fantastic rail journeys, historic Ripley Castle, picturesque Fountains Abbey and the medieval city of York, adorned with seasonal decorations.
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Based in the spa town of Harrogate, experience the Christmas Market in York, enjoy a vintage steam rail journey with a festive theme and visit the historic house of Castle Howard in its full Christmas glory.
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Imbued with centuries of history and culture, the UK is one of the most rewarding nations to travel around. Explore the length and breadth of Britain on this outstanding tour of the island. Discover ancient attractions, modern cities and wild landscapes from the rugged Rannoch Moor to the inspiring Stonehenge.
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Enjoy an adventure to Scotland's idyllic Outer Hebrides and The Highlands on a tour that takes in the UK's most famous train line, the West Highland Line, as well as time in Stornoway.
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Experience the spectacle of marching bands when you visit the Edinburgh Tattoo by train, with pipes and drums resonating from the castle's elevated setting. Complimenting the trip, witness incredible lochs, glens and mountains as we explore the West Highlands. Uncover fascinating history at Stirling Castle, one of Scotland's most important castles.
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Historic Cheshire is beautiful at all times of the year, but at Christmas, it takes on a particular magical glow. Enjoy exploring this gorgeously quaint town as it fills with the festivities and delights of the Christmas season.
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An excellent well organised holiday with a good guide. Good food and wine which was just what we needed at xmas
everything smoothly from start to finish and was accurate as stated in the brochure
The tour was a nice sample of all that there is to see. I knew I didn't have the time to really explore everything that could take months to do it the way I would want to. The tour was fun we had a great group of people and our tour manager Peter Scott was terrific. Taking care of every need and really bringing to life the history of each stop.
This holiday was exceptional value for money and exceptionally well organised - you get a lot for your money!
Our third tour to south Devon again proved most satisfying.Our tour manager was very pleasant throughout our tour.Best wishes from 'Mr john Cox.
From London's famous sights, to the stark landscapes of the Scottish Highlands, the UK offers a wealth of fascinating experiences, whilst Ireland's Ring of Kerry and west coast enchant with verdant countryside, welcoming villages and hearty food and drink.
Discover the tiny Isle of Man, that bursts with scenery and wonderful heritage railways, or venture to the North of England, and journey around picturesque Yorkshire & Northumberland.
And a visit to the Isles of Scilly is tantalizingly sensible. With coastlines drenched in swathes of pristine beaches, and a fascinating indigenous wildlife population, it feels a million miles away from much of Britain.
Discover the fantastic railways of UK & Ireland. It should come as no surprise that we love railways and we know many of you do too! That's why our tours feature some of the most iconic railways and trains on the continent.
By Kathryn Beeson
16 July 2019
In some respects, Dorothy was right - there really is no place like home.
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By Georgia Shipley
20 May 2019
With the final series of Game of Thrones finally come to a close, we thought we would share with you some of the filming locations which featured in the world-famous fantasy TV series
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By Georgia Shipley
9 May 2019
The recent Bank Holiday weekend meant only one thing: Tour de Yorkshire 2019 was in full swing!
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By Sukie Chapman
30 April 2019
My grandma (or as my sister and I knew her, grammy) was from Jersey, and as such I grew up with tales of German invasions, illicit radios, as fresh as a daisy gold top milk and famous zoologists.
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Excellent holiday, good company and a great tour leader as usual. The hotel is good with comfortable rooms, good food and friendly , helpful staff.