Places to visit, people to see, things to do...
Explore the delights of this popular resort or visit the spectacular Southport Flower Show.
Buxton, Peak Steam Railway & Matlock Bath
Trafford Centre or NT Quarry Bank
Chester or Cheshire Oaks
With not too far to travel, explore the delights of Garstang Market before finishing the day at the ever popular Barton Grange Garden centre.
For lifestyle and gardening ideas, Bents Garden Centre is second to none. Established in 1937, Bents is now the complete gardening, home and leisure experience.
Liverpool & Anfield Stadium Tour
Afternoon Tea on the 'Orient Express' at Bassenthwaite Lake Station - NEW!
Knutsford for its Makers Market
Elegant Ilkley & the Embsay & Bolton Abbey Railway
Trafford Centre, Manchester
Cathedral City of Durham or the Beamish Open Air Museum
Bury Market & East Lancashire Railway Lunch
'Dreamgirls' at the Palace Theatre, Manchester or Shopping in Manchester
Your choice of time spent in Kendal, Bowness-on-Windermere, Ambleside or Keswick to enjoy as you wish.
The seaside town of Whitby. Made famous as the inspiration of Bram Stoker’s Victorian Gothic novel, Dracula.
John Lewis and Marks & Spencer, Cheadle Hulme for Shopping
Built in the style of an Italian village, Portmeirion was designed & built by Clough Williams Ellishas the location of the TV series 'The Prisoner’ with a variety of shops, eating establishments and unusual buildings.
'Brief Encounter' at Carnforth Station & Grange-over-Sands with Afternoon Tea - NEW!
With time in Settle before the stunning train ride over the Ribblehead Viaduct to spend some time in Carlisle, this will be a great day out.
The Italian Orchard offers great cuisine and relaxing surroundings. The menu can be chosen on the day.
Ripon is one of England’s smallest cities and is known for its historic buildings including the beautiful Ripon Cathedral.
‘Steam on the Wild Side’ - Ravenglass to Eskdale Railway & Muncaster Castle
Ormskirk, a traditional market town, combines both ancient and modern. Set in a pedestrianised area surrounded by courtyards, charming arcades and specialist shops. In the afternoon, explore the delights of Southport and walk along the Promenade or visit the shops along the famous Lord Street
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.
Christmas Lunch Aboard 'Floating Grace'
We spend time at the Hayes Garden World in the Lake District town of Ambleside where you will find a wide range of plants, garden equipment and lots more, for all garden types young or old. We then travel to Windermere for a visit to the Lakeland Limited for that bit of unusual kitchen bits and pieces all under one roof.
We visit unique village of Port Sunlight and you will also have the opportunity to visit the Lady Lever Art Gallery.
Manchester and a Private Guided Tour of Concorde or Shopping in Manchester
Manchester for shopping and The Lion King at the Palace Theatre
'The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel' at the Lowry Theatre, or Lowry Outlet & Imperial War Museum
Barton Grange Garden Centre for its Christmas decorations
We take you to the Gemini Retail Park, near Warrington, the huge out-of-town IKEA Store, Marks & Spencer, and other retail outlets,
Harrogate for Shopping or for the Knitting and Stitching Show
Manchester for its Christmas Market
Come with us for a day excursion to Rivington Barn, where there will be lunch before listening to ‘one of the North West best male singers – John Norcott whilst having some fun and good cheer.
Bents Garden Centre for its Christmas Decorations, Leigh nr Wigan
Leeds & The German Chriskindlemarkt
Ripon is one of England’s smallest cities and is known for its historic buildings including the beautiful Ripon Cathedral.
Castle Howard for its Christmas Decorations
City of York for its St Nicholas Fayre
Skipton Yuletide Christmas Market
A 3 course lunch at the Briars Hall Hotel, near Ormskirk followed by an afternoon of Entertainment.
Chatsworth House for its Christmas Decorations
‘The King & I’ - The Empire Theatre Liverpool
André Rieu Live in Concert at the M&S Bank Arena, Liverpool - EVENING PERFORMANCE
Come with us for time for lunch and shopping, before we take you to the Empire Theatre, for a matinee performance of Sister Act. Based on the film of the same name, starring Whoopi Goldberg.