Family favourites
Chester Zoo, Knowsley Safari Park, are just a couple of examples of somehere to visit with the children during the school holidays.
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
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.
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.
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.
Harrogate for shopping, The Great Northern Needlecraft and Quilt Show or The Steam Fair at Harewood House
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.
Knutsford for its Makers Market
We travel on the Lakeside & Haverthwaite Steam Railway to Lakeside, from where you will enjoy a relaxing and scenic cruise along Windermere to Bowness-on-Windermere. You will have approximately three hours to explore this ever-popular Lakes town.
Chester for Shopping/ARK Sculpture Exhibtion at Chester Cathedral.
Do you fancy being in the audience for one of the UK’s favourite TV programmes? – then this is the excursion for you. Hosted by Nick Hewer and Rachel Riley, Countdown is a Channel 4 quiz show, where contestants race against the clock to pit their wits against vowels, consonants and numbers.
You’ll see this World Heritage village at its vibrant best with a wide range of events and venues for all to enjoy.
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)
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.
Today we have a trip to the beach at Crosby to see the Antony 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.
You have a full day to explore the delights of this popular resort The Southport Air Show have aircraft including warbirds, light aircraft, aerobatics and jets.
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We visit the historic city of Lichfield dominated by the ‘ladies of the vale’, the three spires of the cathedral for the city’s Heritage Weekend celebrations.
Ripon is one of England’s smallest cities and is known for its historic buildings including the beautiful Ripon Cathedral.
West Disbury Makers Makers, West Didsbury, Manchester
Bakewell, a walking ‘Secrets and Legends of Ancient Bakewell ‘ Guided tour and Cream Tea
Eden Valley & Ullswater Tour inc. Sedbergh, Appleby and a Boat Cruise
The ever popular Skipton on Market Day and a trip on the Keighley & Worth Valley railway for an afternoon steam train service along the scenic route to Oxenhope
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,
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
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.
ith a host of activities, demonstrations, tastings, celebrity chefs, this city wide event offers the chance to sample all that is best in regional produce.
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.
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).
We visit unique village of Port Sunlight and you will also have the opportunity to visit the Lady Lever Art Gallery.
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.
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.
We take you to the Gemini Retail Park, near Warrington, the huge out-of-town IKEA Store, Marks & Spencer, and other retail outlets,
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.
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)
Barton Grange Garden Centre for its Christmas decorations
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.
Manchester for its German Christmas Market
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 or you could visit the second largest M & S in the world.
Chester for its Christmas Market
Chatsworth House for its Christmas Decorations and Market
City of York for its St Nicholas Fayre
Castle Howard for its Christmas Decorations
Ripon is one of England’s smallest cities and is known for its historic buildings including the beautiful Ripon Cathedral.
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!
Grassington’s Dickensian Festival and Skipton
Skipton Yuletide Festival and Christmas Market
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Day Trips from Blackpool, Wyre & Fylde Coast 
