The Lake District is home to England's largest and deepest natural lakes and highest peaks, making it unique. The vistas are staggering, its habitats spanning forests, wild coast, rocky hill ranges, fells and mountains. Peppered with historical towns, traces of old industry and gorgeous countryside pubs, there's much to embrace and discover in the Lake District.

One of England’s largest and most popular lakes, and surrounded by rugged mountain peaks and villages, the romantic Lake Windermere is known for its spectacular scenery. With over 10 miles of beautiful shore to explore, you can walk for miles and miles without seeing a soul. No need to worry if you are more a spectator than walker as Windermere Lake Cruises offers a range of scenic cruises that allow you to see the whole of the lake in comfort from their inner and outer viewing decks.

Celebrating colour, creativity, community and the positive power of plants and flowers, RHS Flower Show Tatton Park returns to bring the joy of gardening to summer 2024.

Find gardening inspiration in the colourful Community Borders, innovative Back to Back Gardens and be the first to spot new talent at the RHS Young Designer Gardens. Drop in to the Floral Marquee and Plant Village to pick up tips from expert growers and buy perfect plants, enjoy wonderful floristry workshops and don’t miss out on entertaining and insightful talks from a range of speakers.

Get kids of all ages excited about gardening with barrowfuls of activities, shop til you drop, and enjoy live entertainment and fantastic food and drink amongst the buzzing atmosphere of this great summer day out.

Barmouth, where the Mountains meet the Sea has been welcoming visitors for over 150 years. The town is on the west coast of Wales, looking out onto Cardigan Bay, in the southern part of Snowdonia. Barmouth's history can be explored via the Heritage Trail, and visiting the two museums. There is a range of independant shops, cafes. pubs and restaurants, so a day can be spent browsing, dipping in and out of shops with regular coffee stops, and maybe an ice cream on the harbour watching the boats and seagulls.

Why not join us to enjoy a relaxing day out on board one of our luxury coaches. "Where will we be going" you may well ask - sorry it's a secret but who knows, if the sun is shining we may go to the seaside or if it's not so nice perhaps a scenic tour with stops at places of interest.

New Brighton, with a wide variety of heritage and historical points of interest, is complemented by an £80million leisure and retail facility, Marine Point. A short stroll inland sees a growing base of independent bars, cafes and restaurants on Victoria Road and Victoria Parade and the opportunity to purchase vintage, reclaimed and  preloved finds on Seabank Road. One of New Brighton’s wonderful beaches is home to the internationally known community-built iconic driftwood boat, The Black Pearl.  After stopping here for a couple of hours, we move on to nearby Liverpool.  Enjoy some of the cities numerous attractions such as The Beatles Story, British Music Experience, the Liver Building or one of the many museums and galleries. If retail therapy is more your thing Liverpool One Shopping Centre has everything you could wish for all under one roof.

Fresh air and stunning views make Cardigan Bay and Ceredigion the perfect destination for a day trip. We start our day in New Quay, once a flourishing shipbuilding centre and fishing port where the small local fishing and pleasure craft still come and go in the sheltered bay. New Quay's beaches extend in a golden arc around the bay and are ideal for strolling by the sea. We then head north to Aberystwyth, the culture capital of Wales and home to the National Library, University and an excellent Arts Centre.

The award-winning West Midland Safari Park has 1700 magical animal encounters and four miles of safari, home to Indian Rhino; Cheetah; Lions; Tigers; Giraffe and Elephants to name a few. Enjoy watching the animals as we drive through the 200 acres of parkland designed to replicate their natural habitat. There’s also a Discovery Trail showcasing Penguin Cove, Sea Lion Shows, Twilight Cave, Seaquarium, Reptile House, Creepy Crawlies and friendly animal encounters galore. The African Village is situated by the lakeside and is where “Meerkat Mayhem” and “Walking with Lemurs” can be found. Whilst the Adventure Theme Park and Tiny Tots Theme Park have a host of fun rides and attractions to suit all members of the family (extra charge). More info: www.wmsp.co.uk

Buxton is surrounded on three sides by the Peak District National Park, the oldest National Park in England. It is “a treasured landscape of exceptional natural beauty shaped by the interaction of people and nature over thousands of years”. Lying at the heart of the country and surrounded by urban areas, it is easily accessed by millions of people. It covers 555 square miles (1,438 square kilometres) in parts of the counties of Derbyshire, Yorkshire, Staffordshire, Cheshire and Greater Manchester.

Visitors have travelled to bathe in Buxton's mineral waters for thousands of years but Buxton is also deservedly renowned for its beautiful Georgian and Victorian architecture - much of it linked with the 5th Duke of Devonshire's ambitions to create a spa town to rival Bath back in the 18th century.

RHS Garden Bridgewater is the fifth RHS Garden. Set within the historic grounds of Worsley New Hall, this spectacular 154-acre garden blends the heritage of an old garden landscape with contemporary designs and world-class horticulture. This is an exciting time in the newest RHS garden. Everything is beginning to flourish, ready to grow through the seasons and years to come. Bridgewater is a great day out in the North West of England with its beautiful green spaces and wonderful calendar of events. Our visit also includes an informative privatebguided tour of the gardens. https://www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/bridgewater

The Quays is Greater Manchester's unique waterfront destination, situated just 15 minutes from Manchester city centre and an ideal destination for a day out. At The Quays you'll find a wealth of world-class entertainment, leisure and cultural facilities on offer, including Imperial War Museum North, Emirates Old Trafford, The Lowry, Ordsall Hall and a range of water-based activities.

Southport; with 22 miles of coastline and plenty of beaches is the perfect place to relax and unwind. The classic seaside resort has scenic parks and gardens, fabulous shopping and a mouth-watering array of restaurants. Traditional seaside amusements await; stroll down the UK’s oldest iron pier and try the old penny slot machines in the Pavilion at the far end, or ride traditional carousels at Funland. At the Marine Lake, you'll find a choice of water based actvities to keep the whole family entertained.  The Atkinson is an £18 million arts venue set in a Grade II listed building. With beautifully restored art galleries and a theatre, it hosts all kinds of visual and performing arts events.

Our visit today coincides with the Southport Flower Show. (Tickets are not included).