Think York and many think of York Minster, Viking York at JORVIK, and York Castle Museum and York Dungeon. But that’s just the start of York’s world famous attractions. Browse around the medieval shopping streets of Stonegate and the Shambles. Revel in York's Roman heritage at the Yorkshire Museum, Walk the city walls and discover York's royal history of kings, princes and England's Christian history.

The County of Essex has much to offer lovers of beautiful Gardens. From our base near Colchester we are ideally placed for our three visits to Green Island Gardens, Beth Chatto Gardens and RHS Garden Hyde Hall not forgetting time to explore historic Colchester.

This tour takes us throughout Yorkshire, enjoying its railway lines, grape vines and some good times as we relax between excursions. Enjoy market day in the ‘Gateway to the Dales’, a picturesque trip along the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway and wine tasting in Holmfirth.

On the edge of the Mendip Hills and close to lovely cities such as Bath and Wells, Weston Super Mare is the perfect base from which to explore this glorious part of the South West. This Bristol Channel resort has always been a firm favourite with our clients, many of whom enjoy the level promenade and the easy access to the town’s amenities.

On our four day tour we explore the Shuttleworth Collection where you will learn about the life and times of Richard Ormonde Shuttleworth, a racing motorist, aviator and prolific collector of veteran cars and aircraft. We also visit Woburn Abbey recognised as one of the finest treasure houses of England.

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Situated just four miles from the mainland across the Solent, the Isle of Wight is often described as ‘The Garden Isle’, the wonderful scenery and attractive resorts make it the perfect place for a relaxing holiday. Enjoying an unseasonable amount of warmth and sunshine, more than half the Isle of Wight has been designated an Area of Outstanding Beauty, with fifty per cent of its coastline honoured by the title 'Heritage Coast', an award only given to the finest beaches in the country. Queen Victoria fell in love with the Island and after her first visit to Osborne House pronounced: 'It is impossible to find a prettier spot.'

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Paignton lies at the very heart of beautiful Torbay and is a flourishing resort with a long sandy beach, promenade, pier marine gardens and harbour. The town boasts good shopping facilities, cafes, restaurants, theatre and cinema together with a host of traditional seaside attractions.

Join us on this lovely tour as we visit two of the West Country’s best loved cities. Also included will be entrances to SS Great Britain, Bowood House and Gardens, the home of the Marquis of Lansdowne and Chavenage House, where the Poldark family home was filmed.

Yorkshire, “God’s Own Country”! Discover the splendour of life in a Yorkshire stately home and the home town of the Bronte Sisters. There are tales of hardship and success woven into the scenery, towns and the houses of Yorkshire and our new tour has many a fascinating tale to tell.

The Thames Valley is home to many magnificent landscapes and is a great destination to visit at any time of year. We feature Oxford, Henley- on-Thames and ‘Midsomer Murders’ Country. A visit to Dorney Court Manor & Wallingford Museum.