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Chester Zoo, Knowsley Safari Park, are just a couple of examples of somehere to visit with the children during the school holidays.
Come to Liverpool for the Mersey River Festival which is a celebration of maritime heritage and history in and around Liverpool.
Arley Hall, with its ancient history and over 100 acres of gardens and parkland, for over 500 years. Providing great variety, the gardens rank amongst the finest in the country.
Shrewsbury has a rich architectural heritage dominated by 'black and white' building or for its Flower Show a spectacular blaze of colour featuring over 3 million blooms.
Caernarfon and the Welsh Highland Railway
Trafford Shopping Centre is the ultimate indoor shopping, dining and entertainment experience with over 250 shops and the large food court to choose from a home to a large plethora of household names including John Lewis, Debenhams and Selfridges.
This six hour cruise along the 35 mile stretch of canal includes a lively commentary throughout, giving a revealing insight into the facts, history and dramas of one of Britain’s major waterways. With bars and catering facilities on board, sit back, relax.
The seaside town of Whitby. Made famous as the inspiration of Bram Stoker’s Victorian Gothic novel, Dracula, the town today is a delight to visit, with its winding streets, harbour and of course the Abbey overlooking the town, dedicated to St Hilda.
Walker Art Gallery for the ‘Alphonse Mucha: In Quest of Beauty’ Exhibtion
This festival is a celebration of the heritage and culture of the historic market town of Pontefract, its castle and its unique association with liquorice. You can sample fresh locally and international liquorice products, enjoy street performers, a craft market, live music and entertainment.
Enjoy the floral town of Harrogate or the renowned Great Yorkshire Show, which includes, over the three days of the show, top class show jumping, sheep dog trials, bands, display teams, animals galore plus much, much more.
We visit North Wales and included a guided tour and tea/coffee of the ‘Marble Church’ St Margaret’s Antioch at Bodelwyddan. We then travel to Conway for free time to wander around this walled town.
Leeds really is Yorkshire’s city for shopping. Lotherton Hall is a beautiful Edwardian country house, stable and Carriage houses and a Stableyard Café.
For over 125 years, small engines have hauled trains from the delightful Cumbrian coastal village of Ravenglass through spectacular scenery to Eskdale. We continue to the historic Muncaster Castle, with its Great Hall, octagonal library, ghosts, 77 acres of wild woodland gardens, 12th century church and world owl centre.
Bakewell, the home of the ‘pudding’ and a beautiful market town in the heart of the Peak District, has something for everyone. The town centre has numerous ‘emporiums of excellence’. Before enjoying a “Pride of the Peak” two and a half hour Cream Tea Cruise of the Upper Peak Forest Canal (consists of assorted sandwiches, hot scones, cream, jam, butter and tea or coffee).
The choice is yours. Chester has plenty to offer: take a trip on the river, walk on the walls, or visit the Cathedral and the famous ‘Rows’ two-tier galleries of shops. Chester Zoo is the UK’s largest zoological gardens, set in award winning parkland, and is a unique and exciting experience for all the family (Entrance not included)
A fascinating insight into the work of the Guide Dogs for the Blind Association at their Atherton Training School, where you will learn about their work and the excellent training facilities of this wonderful society. Then it is onto Ena Mill, for the perfect shopping experience all under one roof. (Tour at Guide Dog Centre free, but donations welcome)
This is one flower show that should not be missed! The show brings together a unique blend of beauty, inspiration and practical ideas, showcased in a relaxed and friendly environment, within the beautiful setting of Tatton Park. Enjoy innovative and imaginative show gardens, themed floral displays, flower arranging, talks, demonstrations, plus much more. Indulge your passion for gardening and enjoy the glorious atmosphere. (Show Entrance Included)
Chesterfield is the home of St Mary and All Saints with its crooked spire. The town steps back into the Middle Ages for its Medieval market, where you can see Medieval knights, jesters and other period attractions including encampments and living history in the grounds of the church.
Ripon is one of England’s smallest cities and is known for its historic buildings including the beautiful Ripon Cathedral. The independent shops and little alleys offer the visitor a charming and quaint atmosphere. Next stop is the Forbidden Corner, a unique labyrinth of tunnels, follies, and surprises created in a four acre garden in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales.
On this tour we visit two villages associated with famous people of Yorkshire. Firstly, we visit the village of Haworth, famous for its associations with the Bronte family and visit Saltaire, the mill village founded by Sir Titus Salt.
We visit the BBC’s complex at Media City at Salford for a timed tour which takes you both in front and behind the scenes at the BBC, there will be time for lunch, and free time to explore the Lowry Centre and its Designer Outlet, or the Imperial War Museum.
The choice is yours. York, where you can shop til you drop and be a culture vulture or the Yorkshire Air Museum
The choice is yours. Chester has plenty to offer: take a trip on the river, walk on the walls, or visit the Cathedral and the famous ‘Rows’ two-tier galleries of shops. Cheshire Oaks is a shopaholics dream with over 145 boutiques, and famous branded goods at an outlet price with a mix of high street names and iconic fashion brands and plenty of restaurants.
Only open four times a year to raise funds for local charities, the Eaton Hall gardens, are owned by the Duke of Westminster, as part of his Eaton Estate. The gardens are a delight to wander around and on this particular charity open day there will be falconry and carriage driving displays, along with a plethora of other attractions.
Brockholes Visitor Centre, then onto Turbary Woods Owl and Birds of Prey Sanctuary
We visit unique village of Port Sunlight and you will also have the opportunity to visit the Lady Lever Art Gallery.
We visit the pretty Cheshire town of Frodsham on Market day with the market selling a wide range of interesting goods, then it is on to the cathedral city of Chester, famous for its ‘rows’ of black and white Tudor style two storied buildings.
Our time in Llangollen begins with a trip back in time on a horse drawn canal boat. Watch the fish and the wildlife swim in the water as the boat silently travels along, pulled by a powerful, but elegant horse. Afterwards, you will have time to explore the picturesque town of Llangollen before enjoying a journey on the Llangollen Railway
Visit the lovely town of Knutsford with shops for all tastes, quaint buildings, cobbled streets, and a lively café culture and then in the afternoon on to Anderton Boat Lift to experience this engineering marvel.
Come with for a new day excursion to Rivington Barn, where there will be a 2 course meal, tea and coffee, before enjoying a concert by the wonderful Houghton Weavers.
Knowsley Safari Park is one of the top choices for a family day out in the north of England. The Park offers a unique five-mile safari drive along roads lined with exotic animals from all over the world.
For this excursion we travel to Tissington Hall, a Jacobean house presiding over the village.
Ilkley, located at the southern end of the Yorkshire Dales is quaint town offering independent shops, plenty of cafes and eateries and is a delight to visit. In the Winter Gardens and Kings Hall, the Ilkely Art Festival, features the very best in art from across the country and North West.
Come with G-Line to the Ribble Valley market town of Clitheroe and its Food Festival. This event showcases Lancashire’s finest food and drink producers situated across the town. There will be tastings, demonstrations, local produce stalls, entertainment and much more.
Shrewsbury has a rich architectural heritage dominated by 'black and white' building or for its Flower Show a spectacular blaze of colour featuring over 3 million blooms.
Come with G-Line for a day excursion to the pretty town of Bakewell. Located on the River Wye and famous for its Bakewell Tart, this small spa town offers Georgian architecture, attractive courtyards, independent shops and plenty of eating establishments and might just be your cup of tea!
Today we have a trip to the beach at Crosby to see the Anthony Gormley statues, famously titled ‘Another Place’ and consisting of 100 cast-iron, life size figures spread out along the beach foreshore. We then go onto Liverpool where you will have free time for lunch and for wander around the shops or to visit the excellent museums.
we venture to West Yorkshire for, firstly, a visit to the Barbara Hepworth Gallery prior to visiting the Yorkshire Sculpture Park. The Barbara Hepworth Gallery is a contemporary art gallery,
We take you to the Gemini Retail Park, near Warrington, the huge out-of-town IKEA Store, Marks & Spencer, and other retail outlets,
Dewsbury visit its Minster and the largest open market in Yorkshire. The BBC TV comedy Last of the Summer Wine was set in Holmfirth and you can have a cuppa in Sid’s cafe and discover the Summer Wine Exhibition, located at Compo’s former house. On display are hundreds of photographs and memorabilia.
You’ll have plenty of time to browse round the many stalls in the famous Skipton market and have lunch, before we continue to Kettlewell for its Scarecrow Festival. Explore the village by walking the ‘Scarecrow Trail’.
The choice is yours as the city of York has lots to offer rich in ancient history: stroll down the traffic free quaint cobbled streets the ‘Shambles’ to the Minster which dominates the city today with its medieval stained glass of the great east wing thought to be the largest stained glass in the world.
We travel to the Isle of Anglesey for a visit to the town of Beaumaris, where you will be have some free time before enjoying a cruise to Puffin Island, situated off the coast of Isle of Anglesey.
Bolton’s food and drink festival, with cookery demonstrations and a large speciality market offering the best in food and drink. Bolton also has an excellent shopping centre and you have the time both to explore
See the plague cottages and discover the story of the plague in the Museum and the Church, as well as enjoying its Well Dressings. Matlock Bath grew up as a spa town in the 19th century and was built alongside the River Derwent in a beautiful gorge setting.
Scarthwaite Country House Hotel for lunch and a visit to the Carnforth Station Heritage Centre
The choice is yours the historic city of Chester or the elegance seaside resort of Llandudno with the mountains of Snowdonia form a spectacular backdrop. Beautifully situated on a magnificent crescent-shaped sandy bay, and sheltered by the headlands of the Great and Little Ormes, the town still retains much of its Victorian canopied shops, cafes and restaurants.
Visit Eyam See the plague cottages and discover the story of the plague in the Museum and the Church, as well as enjoying its Well Dressings. Matlock Bath grew up as a spa town in the 19th century and was built alongside the River Derwent in a beautiful gorge setting.
We travel to Morecambe for its ‘Vintage by the Sea’ Festival. The seafront at Morecambe provides a wonderful backdrop, and there will be a range of activities, entertainment, food and shopping, workshops, and dancing.
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