Blackpool must surely fare as one of the most famous seaside resorts in Europe. The culmination of Blackpool’s long season must be, without doubt, the fantastic illuminations, with over a million pounds being spent to light up the town they must compare equally to the famous lights of Las Vegas.

(Please Note: Subject to traffic conditions it may not always be possible to drive the entire length of the illuminations in order to comply with our drivers working restrictions.)

Scarborough fully justifies its claim as one of Britain’s major resorts, being ideally set between two bays and overlooked by the ruins of Scarborough Castle. The rugged North Yorkshire Moors National Park is within easy distance, as is historic Whitby. We also enjoy a full day to the historic city of York, with its many attractions.

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Eastbourne is one of Britain’s more elegant resorts with its wide spacious promenade, many gardens and squares and the rolling grasslands ascending to the high perpendicular cliffs of Beachy Head. A Pier and a fine shopping centre are other features of the resort. Eastbourne also offers a wide variety of entertainment. The distinctive three-tier promenade is bordered by dazzling floral displays and the turquoise and gold domed bandstand looks striking against the seascape.

Oxford, the ‘city of dreaming spires’ is steeped in a rich and fascinating history. Famous for its
prestigious Oxford University, the city is home to its 38 colleges whereby many notable scholars have
emerged. Oxford's splendid High Street is lined with numerous magnificent buildings (including
many of the colleges) and was described by American writer Nathaniel Hawthorne as "the finest
street in England."

NEW for 2020! Why not join us on the last Sunday of each month 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.

As summer comes to an end in the picturesque mountains of the Austrian Tyrol traditional festivals take place in towns and villages throughout the region as the cattle are walked back down to the valley after a summer of grazing in the high Alpine meadows. Elaborately and colourfully decorated, their return home is accompanied by lively traditional festivities celebrated by locals and tourists alike. We visit the Cows Down, or 'Almabtrieb' as it is known, in the beautiful Tyrolean town of Mayrhofen in the Zillertal Valley one of Austria's main ski resorts but popular with holidaymakers all year round.

This new addition to our 2020 programme features fantastic food and drink in
Leicestershire with visits to Melton Mowbray and Belvoir, and as a complete
contrast the stunning collection that is Barnsdale Gardens. A nice weekend
break with lots of variety and inclusions to suit everyone.

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.

On our new tour for Lancashire hear tales of intrigue and witchery at the 700-
year-old Samlesbury Hall, renowned as one of the most haunted locations in
Britain! At Leighton Hall Estate unravel fascinating stories of the famous Gillow
furniture-making dynasty and how they furnished homes of English aristocracy.

If you’re looking for somewhere different to spend a few days on a staycation look no further than the county of Bedfordshire! The hidden gems of England keep opening up to us and this new tour takes in some of the areas diminutive beauty spots, monumental historic buildings and the fascinating Stockwood Discovery Centre with its beautiful gardens, interactive exhibitions and the largest carriage collection in Europe!