Family favourites
Chester Zoo, Knowsley Safari Park, are just a couple of examples of somehere to visit with the children during the school holidays.
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.
Liverpool and the Terracotta Warriors at the World Museum, Liverpool
With over 370 market stalls you’ll find what you are looking for at Bury’s large traditional market. You will have the opportunity to visit and enjoy East Lancashire Railway 1940’s wartime weekend.
Chester Race Course for the Race Day or Chester for Shopping
Liverpool's Three Festivals Tall Ship Regatta
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.
Come with us for a bit of retail therapy or culture then come with us for some of the best shopping in the North West, including Harvey Nichols, Selfridges and Marks and Spencer’s or you could spend time visiting the museums and attractions.
We take you to the Gemini Retail Park, near Warrington, the huge out-of-town IKEA Store, Marks & Spencer, and other retail outlets,
Explore the delights of this popular resort and visit the many shops Southport has to offer, including those on the famous Lord Street. Enjoy the food festival in Princes Park on the promenade and try sampling the food and drink on offer. (Extra charges may apply)
Durham's Castle and Cathedral are classified as a World Heritage. Beamish is unique as a working example of what life in the North of England was really like at the turn of the 20th century.
Eden Valley & Ullswater Tour inc. Sedbergh, Appleby and a Boat Cruise
Enjoy with us the special sights and sounds of the Appleby Horse Fair. People travelling come from all over the country to meet up and show and sell their horses.
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.
The RAF Cosford Airshow is described as one of the most successful events in the British aviation calendar. Regulars include the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight and the Red Arrows.
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.
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 the many shops Southport has to offer, including those on the famous Lord Street or Southport’s Victoria Park for the Woodvale Rally Transport Festival features classic cars, military vehicles, Motor Cycles.
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.
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)
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.
Ripon is one of England’s smallest cities and is known for its historic buildings including the beautiful Ripon Cathedral.
Southport for Shopping/The Viking: Rediscovered Exhbition at the Atkinson Art Gallery
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.
Sixties Summer Sensations and Entertainment
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.
Knutsford for its Makers Market
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.
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.
Bakewell, the home of the ‘pudding’ and a market town in the heart of the Peak District, we move on to Hopton Hall.
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.
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
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.
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Guide Dogs for the Blind Dogs Assocation Training Centre and Golden Days Garden Centre.
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.
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)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Walker Art Gallery for the ‘Lubaina Himid Exhibition MBE ‘ or Liverpool One for Shopping
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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’.
Bakewell, the home of the ‘pudding’ and a beautiful market town in the heart of the Peak District, has something for everyone.
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
The choice is yours. York, where you can shop til you drop and be a culture vulture or the Yorkshire Air Museum
Liverpool for the Sea Odyssey Giants
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