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Scarborough

Welcome to the Annual Planning Guide

Optimism, Opportunity and Onwards...

Contents

If the last few years taught us anything, it’s

that the coach tourism sector is remarkably

resilient. It adapts, recalibrates, and then

quietly roars back into life full of early

starts, high-vis jackets, group lunches, and

the unmistakable sound of forty people

agreeing that the lemon drizzle in the gift

shop cafe was excellent.

And now, as we look ahead to the rest of

2025 and into 2026, something more than

just recovery is happening. The latest CTA

insights tell us that operators aren’t just

surviving, they're flying. Group sales are up.

Continental tours are booming. And across

the board, bookings are not only holding

steady but accelerating. From Shearings to

Skills Holidays, from Leisuretime to Acklams

and Albatross, operators are reporting

growth in the double digits. European travel

is up 7 to 12 percent depending on the

route, and there’s a renewed appetite for

classic destinations like Austria and Italy.

Luxuria, Leger's business-class coach

experience, is enjoying its highest ever

demand. People want comfort, style, and a

great view through the front window and

they want to share it.

This isn’t just statistical noise, it's the sound

of the industry getting its confidence back.

There’s optimism, too, in the political

breeze. While nothing moves too quickly in

Westminster, recent signs point towards

warmer ties with Europe. Visa waivers for

younger travellers, new bilateral

arrangements for school and youth trips,

and simplified

coach operator

documentation are

all being explored.

It's not a grand

reopening, more a

careful re-threading

of old ties but for

group organisers, it

means smoother planning and fewer

headaches.

Back home, there are a few new quirks to

navigate. Some UK cities are now

introducing modest “tourism taxes” small

charges on overnight stays designed to help

councils fund services and manage visitor

flows. It’s not quite Rome or Bruges yet, but

it’s worth flagging for

those building multistop

itineraries. That

said, it’s unlikely to

deter the core coach

crowd especially when

a clean hotel, a hot

breakfast, and a front-row seat to Britain’s

heritage are still on offer.

More broadly, UK tourism is enjoying a

gentle resurgence. Attractions are investing

again. Hotels are rolling out the red carpets

for groups. Market towns, historic houses,

and coastal gems are seeing coach visits

rise, helped in no small part by a growing

recognition that group

visitors don’t just show up,

they support local

economies, fill off-peak slots,

and buy jam by the tray.

So whether you’re plotting a

pilgrimage to Canterbury, a

steam-train ride through the

Dales, or a few days soaking

up Flemish art in Ghent, the guide in your

hands is designed to help. With updated

contacts, fresh offers, editorial features and

trusted partners, it’s more than a directory,

it's a toolkit for a thriving year ahead.

Here’s to new adventures, old favourites,

and happy travellers. Nigel

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AGTO

AGTO, formally known as

the Association for Group

Travel Organisers, is the

UK’s foremost champion for

the community behind

group travel planners,

organisers, and those who

bring collective journeys to

life. Since its inception in

1991, this independent

membership body has

steadily grown, earning its

reputation as the go‐to hub

for professionals across the

sector

What is AGTO?

At its heart, AGTO exists to

connect, support, and

empower. It serves two

distinct but

complementarygroups:

Group Travel Organisers

(GTOs), who craft, curate,

and coordinate trips for

diverse groups, and Partner

Members destinations,

attractions, tour operators,

hotels, transport providers

who work directly with

GTOs to enrich the travel

experience .

By the numbers

Nearly 450 GTOs are

registered members,

representing over 200,000

potential travellers; 250

Partner Members bring

services and expertise to the

table. These two arms of

membership are interlinked,

each sustaining the other

and together they forge a

vibrant ecosystem that

thrives on collaboration.

Membership perks

AGTO is generous with

perks. Insurance tailored

specifically for group travel

organisers, legal updates, a

dedicated advice helpline

these are just the beginning.

There’s VIP access to trade

shows, National Trust

membership (in both

England and Scotland), and

a range of exclusive

discounts. Meanwhile,

Partners enjoy access to

AGTO’s extensive GTO

database (fully

GDPR‐compliant),

opportunities to host fam

trips, discounted trade‐show

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exhibitions, editorial space

in the quarterly AGTO

magazine, free handbook

listings, social media

promotion, use of the

AGTO logo an impressive

marketing toolkit.

Governance and leadership

AGTO’s board is an

intentional blend of voices:

half are GTOs, half are

Partner Members,

collectively steering the

association’s mission and

vision. At its helm sits CEO

Wendy Hartley‐Scarff,

supported by administrator

Karen Heading and a

rotating cast of

branch‐based director roles

bringing regional insight

across Eastern, Southern,

Central, Kent, Northern,

and Scottish branches

Events that bring it to life

AGTO isn’t just

administrative, it's social,

dynamic, and on the move.

The flagship event is the

AGTO Showcase: for

example, in February 2025

participants gathered at

Bournemouth’s Marsham

Court Hotel for three days

of networking, fam trips,

gala dinners, and practical

sessions. It blended seaside

hospitality with hands‐on

site visits tours of Brownsea

Island, battlefield venues,

art collections followed by

an optional Thursday

excursion to a 15th‐century

house and physic garden in

Poole

Why it matters

In an industry where details

matter from coach bookings

to entry‐fee discounts

AGTO acts as an anchor:

ensuring that group travel

organisers are informed,

insured, funded with

competitive deals, and

connected to high‐quality

partners. It doesn’t just

speak for its members it

equips them, building their

credibility and extending

their reach.

What’s next?

Looking ahead, AGTO’s

planning includes the 2026

AGTO Showcase (27 Feb–1

Mar 2026 in Leicester),

reinforcing its role as a

forward‐thinking force.

Behind the scenes, the

association continues to

refine its objectives

expanding coverage,

enhancing communication,

and responding to legal,

insurance, and sectoral

changes.

In short, AGTO is the glue

holding together Britain’s

group‐travel network

organising, advocating,

connecting, and advocating

again, all with an eye for

detail, warmth, and mutual

benefit. Here, group travel

isn’t just about logistics; it’s

about community brought

together under one banner,

with one voice, and one

shared purpose.

www.agto.co.uk

AGTO also maintains a

busy calendar of regional

meet‐ups, trade‐show

representation, and frequent

contributions to industry

publications.

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Award-winning historical

markets welcome shoppers to

Oswestry

Oswestry is an ancient,

market town in north west

Shropshire, close to the

Welsh border, and is the

birthplace of the muchlauded

World War One poet,

Wilfred Owen.

During the summer, many

visitors come to the

spectacular annual August

Oswestry hot air balloon

carnival or takeover Food

and Drink festival in July,

spilling over into street

market stalls, showcasing the

best artisan food and drink

from all over Shropshire and

North Wales.

keeping shopping costs down

and support greener food

miles.

The Artisan Market is on the

social calendar for all local

foodies: held on the last

Friday of the month. Local

traders retail pies, catering for

vegans, vegetarians and

meat-lovers alike, alongside a

wide selection of fresh cured

meat, tapas and delicious

pastries.

The Indoor Market on

Wednesdays, Fridays and

Saturdays is perfect on rainy,

colder days, where you can

browse to your heart’s

content. With over 40

independent businesses,

there is something for

everyone. When you've

shopped ‘til you drop, you

can settle down in a cosy

inside café or choose from a

range of mouth-watering

street food treats.

Oswestry Markets pride

themselves on being

inclusive, with full

wheelchair access

throughout: ramps and low

curbs allowing accessibility.

Dogs are welcome, bring

your four-legged friends on

your shopping trip today.

The British are a nation of

shoppers and Oswestry’s

markets are perfect for a

weekly farm shop, gift

shopping or a curious

browsing of vinyl, books and

jewellery.

As we head towards Spring,

Cae Glas Park is well worth a

visit, after a busy time

shopping. It is a site of

outstanding beauty and won

a Gold in the Heart of

England Award in 2023. With

designated areas of spring

and summer bedding, visit

seasonally blooming flowers,

the pavilion or traditional

bandstand. For steam

enthusiasts, there is the

Cambrian heritage Railways,

operating between Oswestry

and Weston Wharf.

Westminster Abbey

Step Inside a Living

Masterpiece

Westminster Abbey is more

than a landmark, it's a living

masterpiece and a powerful

window into 1,000 years of

British history. From royal

coronations and weddings to

daily worship and national

remembrance, every corner

of this awe-inspiring Gothic

church holds a story.

Groups seeking a deeply

enriching experience will

find Westminster Abbey an

unmissable highlight. Explore

the legendary Poets’ Corner,

walk past the tombs of

monarchs, and marvel at the

intricate stonework that has

witnessed centuries of faith,

art, and ceremony.

A highlight for group visitors

is the Queen’s Diamond

Jubilee Galleries. Located

more than 50 feet above the

nave, these galleries offer

panoramic views of the

Abbey and the Houses of

Parliament. The galleries

provide a unique perspective

on the Abbey's architecture

and history, showcasing over

300 objects illuminating

Westm

inster Abbey's rich past.

For locals and visitors alike

though Oswestry is

synonymous with awardwinning

markets, with the

original markets dating back

800 years. The Wednesday

and Saturday Outdoor Street

Market was honoured with a

recent prestigious award from

The British Market Awards

2022, the judges were

impressed with the eclectic

range of wares from

fishmongers, delicatessens to

fashion and haberdashery.

During the current cost-ofliving

crisis, locals can

purchase locally sourced,

sustainable farming produce,

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This UNESCO World

Heritage Site offers tailored

group experiences with

multilingual Blue Badge

Guides, ensuring visitors

from around the world feel

welcomed and inspired. With

excellent access in a central

London location, it’s the

perfect addition to itineraries

focused on heritage,

architecture, or spiritual

journeys.

Discover why this sacred

space continues to captivate

hearts and minds across

generations.

Book your group visit today

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Buckfast Abbey

Free to enter, the historic

monastery of Buckfast Abbey,

is home to a working

community of Roman

Catholic Benedictine Monks.

Located on the edge of

Dartmoor National Park.

Renowned for its Abbey

Church and its extensive

grounds, visitors can also

enjoy recitals of choral and

organ music; as well as

delicious lunches and cream

teas offered in The Grange

Restaurant, there is also San

Benedetto’s offering barista

coffee and cake during the

day and Friday and Saturday

evenings delicious pizzas.

Peruse the well-stocked shop

and don’t miss the Monastic

Way Exhibition, an

immersive experience of life

as a monk.

For longer stays, there is a

comfortable 32-bedroom

Hotel Northgate House with

additional self-catering

accommodation and for

those seeking retreats they

offer monastery

accommodation for men and

have newly refurbished

accommodation for women

and couples.

Open 10am – 4:30pm free

parking for coaches and cars.

www.buckfast.org.uk

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With their own portfolio of

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A dedicated team of

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Individuals and larger groups

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Daish's Hotels

Daish's Holidays boasts a collection of 12 distinctive hotels, each nestled in some of

the UK's most cherished seaside towns. From the rugged coasts of Cornwall to the

serene shores of the Isle of Wight, each establishment offers a unique blend of

comfort, charm, and local flavour.

Abbey Lawn Hotel, Torquay

Perched gracefully in the

heart of the English Riviera,

the Abbey Lawn Hotel

exudes an air of timeless

elegance. Guests are greeted

by panoramic sea views that

stretch beyond the horizon,

inviting a sense of tranquillity

and wonder. The hotel's

well-appointed rooms,

adorned with classic décor,

provide a cosy haven after a

day of exploration. An indoor

swimming pool offers a

serene escape, while the

vibrant entertainment

facilities ensure evenings are

filled with joy and laughter.

Strolling down to Torquay's

bustling harbourside, visitors

can immerse themselves in

the local culture, with quaint

shops and delightful eateries

awaiting discovery.

captures the very essence of

Cornwall's spirited charm.

The sound of waves crashing

against the shore serves as a

soothing backdrop to the

hotel's inviting ambiance.

Spacious rooms bathed in

natural light create a warm

and welcoming atmosphere,

perfect for relaxation. The

indoor pool beckons for a

leisurely swim, and as the

sun sets, the hotel's lively

entertainment mirrors the

vibrant energy of Newquay

itself. Whether you're a surfer

chasing the perfect wave or a

traveller seeking coastal

serenity, the Barrowfield

Hotel offers a delightful

retreat.

Bournemouth Sands Hotel

Bournemouth

Nestled atop the West Cliff,

the Bournemouth Sands

Hotel offers a harmonious

blend of coastal beauty and

urban convenience. The

town's award-winning

beaches stretch out below,

their golden sands inviting

sunbathers and adventurers

alike. Comfortable rooms

provide a restful sanctuary,

while the sun terrace offers a

splendid vantage point to

soak in the coastal vistas.

Regular entertainment

ensures that each evening is

as enjoyable as the last. A

short stroll leads guests to the

bustling town centre, where a

tapestry of shops, cafes, and

cultural venues await

exploration.

Daish's Hotel, Isle of Wight

In the picturesque town of

Shanklin, Daish's Hotel

stands as a testament to

timeless elegance. Originally

an 18th-century coaching

inn, it now seamlessly blends

historic charm with modern

comforts. Guests can wander

through Shanklin's old

village, where thatched

Barrowfield Hotel, Newquay

Just a pebble's throw from

the renowned Tolcarne

Beach, the Barrowfield Hotel

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cottages and quaint tea

rooms paint a picture of

yesteryears. The nearby

sandy beaches offer a

tranquil escape, while the

enchanting Shanklin Chine

provides a glimpse into the

island's natural beauty. The

hotel's inviting ambiance and

attentive service ensure a

memorable stay for all who

visit.

Daish's Blackpool Hotel,

Blackpool

Situated on the North

Promenade, Daish's

Blackpool Hotel offers guests

stunning sea views and

proximity to Blackpool's

iconic attractions. The

famous Tower and Winter

Gardens are just a leisurely

walk away, promising

entertainment and cultural

experiences. The hotel

features comfortable rooms, a

lively bar, and live

entertainment that captures

the vibrant spirit of this

seaside town. Whether

you're drawn to the thrill of

the Pleasure Beach or the

charm of the historic piers,

Daish's Blackpool Hotel

serves as a perfect base for

your adventures.

Hotel offers breathtaking

views of Scarborough's

rugged coastline. Its central

location ensures guests are

within walking distance of

the beach, historic sites, and

the vibrant town centre. The

hotel's grand façade hints at

the elegance within, where

guests can unwind in wellappointed

rooms after a day

of exploration. Scarborough's

rich history and natural

beauty provide a captivating

backdrop to any stay at the

Esplanade Hotel.

Hotel Prince Regent,

Weymouth

Combining Georgian

grandeur with modern

comforts, the Hotel Prince

Regent stands proudly along

Weymouth's seafront. Guests

can enjoy the sandy beach

just steps away, or venture

into the historic harbour to

witness the ebb and flow of

maritime life. The Jurassic

Coast's natural beauty

beckons explorers, while the

hotel's elegantly furnished

rooms offer a restful haven.

Evenings come alive with

entertainment, ensuring that

each day concludes on a

high note.

proximity to the pier,

theatres, and meticulously

maintained gardens makes it

an excellent base for

exploring this charming

resort town. The hotel's

classic architecture exudes a

sense of timelessness, while

comfortable rooms provide

modern amenities for a

pleasant stay. Whether you're

taking a leisurely promenade

along the seafront or

enjoying a theatrical

performance, the Imperial

Hotel enhances the

Eastbourne experience.

Russell Hotel, Weymouth

Adjacent to the Hotel Prince

Regent, the Russell Hotel

shares the prime seafront

location in Weymouth.

Known for its warm

hospitality, guests can enjoy

comfortable rooms that serve

as a cosy retreat after a day of

seaside adventures. The

town's attractions and beach

are within easy reach,

allowing for spontaneous

explorations. The Russell

Hotel's inviting ambiance

and attentive service make it

a delightful choice for those

seeking a classic seaside

holiday.

the rooms are comfortable,

the service warm, and the

entertainment reliably

cheerful. A place where the

scent of fish and chips drifts

through the air like an

unspoken promise of a

proper British holiday.

Somerset Hotel,

Llandudno

A town that seems to exist in

a slightly different time

zone—where the Victorian

pier remains unflappable in

the face of modernity. The

Somerset Hotel, perfectly

positioned on Llandudno’s

North Shore, is the kind of

place where you can sip a

cup of tea while staring

wistfully at the Irish Sea.

And so, we come to the end

of our tour—a dozen hotels,

each with its own distinct

personality, yet all sharing

the Daish’s touch.

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Devonshire Hotel, Torquay

Set within its own

picturesque gardens, the

Devonshire Hotel provides a

tranquil retreat amidst the

lively ambiance of Torquay.

Guests can relax by the

outdoor pool, basking in the

sun's warm embrace, or

enjoy evening entertainment

that adds a touch of sparkle

to their stay. The beauty of

the English Riviera unfolds

just beyond the hotel's

doorstep, with coastal paths

and scenic vistas inviting

exploration. The Devonshire

Hotel effortlessly combines

relaxation and adventure,

ensuring a memorable

seaside escape.

Imperial Hotel,

Eastbourne

Located on Eastbourne's

seafront, the Imperial Hotel

offers guests splendid views

of the English Channel. Its

Sandringham Hotel

Weston-super-Mare

Overlooking the Grand Pier,

the Sandringham Hotel offers

guests panoramic views of

the Bristol Channel. Inside,

Esplanade Hotel,

Scarborough

Overlooking the sweeping

South Bay, the Esplanade

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Honfleur is the kind of place that seems painted rather than built. Sloping timber-framed houses lean into each other like

gossiping neighbours, reflected in the still, mirror-like harbour where fishing boats bob as if reluctant to leave. You don’t

stroll here, you drift past salt-worn shutters, boulangeries dusted in flour, and the spire of Sainte-Catherine’s, all wood

and wonder. There’s the faint smell of apples and salt, of cider and sea. Painters came for the light, but it’s the quiet that

stays with you—an old, golden hush that settles in the bones, as if the whole town is exhaling.

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East of England

The East of England doesn’t shout. It hums. A broad, flat canvas of sky and silence, where windmills lean into the breeze

and villages nap beneath great billowing clouds. It’s a place for gentle pottering or gentle peddling, where even the rivers

seem unhurried. Cyclists glide, walkers meander, and boats go nowhere in particular but beautifully. Among the marshes

and meadows are gardens that look painted, stately homes that look lived in, and the odd rollercoaster just to keep things

interesting. And if you glance up just once you might see a mosquito. Not the insect. The aircraft. This is East Anglia, after

all.

BEDFORDSHIRE

Bedford Swan Hotel

The Embankment, Bedford,

Bedfordshire

MK40 1RW

Tel: 01234 346565

www.bedfordswanhotel.co.uk

John Bunyan Community Boat

The Old Chandlery

Priory Marina,

Barkers Lane, Bedford

MK41 9DL

contact@johnbunyanboat.org

Telephone: 07861 620 520

www.johnbunyanboat.org

Shuttleworth Collection

Old Warden Aerodrome,

Nr Biggleswade,

Bedfordshire,

SG18 9EP

Tel: 01767 627927

www.shuttleworth.org

Woburn Abbey and Gardens

Woburn, Bedfordshire

MK17 9WA.

Tel: 01525 290 333

www.woburnabbey.co.uk

Woburn Safari Park

Woburn Safari Park,

Woburn, Bedfordshire

MK17 9QN

Tel: 01525 290407

www.woburnsafari.co.uk

ZSL Whipsnade Zoo,

Dunstable,

Bedfordshire LU6 2LF

Tel: 020 7449 6235

www.zsl.org

CAMBRIDGESHIRE

Cambridge University Botanic

Garden

1 Brookside,

Cambridge

www.botanic.cam.ac.uk

/Botanic/Home.aspx

Denny Abbey and The Farmland

Museum

Ely Rd, Waterbeach,

Cambridge CB25 9PQ

Tel: 0370 333 1181

www.

dennyfarmlandmuseum.org.uk

Elton Enterprises LLP

Estate Office,Elton Hall,

Elton, PE8 6SH

events@eltonhall.com

Telephone: 07949 495422

www.eltonhall.com

Ely Cathedral

The Chapter House, The College,

Ely, Cambridgeshire

CB7 4DL

Tel: 01353 667735

www.elycathedral.org

Nene Valley Railway

Wansford Station, Stibbington,

Peterborough

PE8 6LR Tel: 01780 784444

www.nvr.org.uk

Polhill

19 Cambridge Rd, Coton,

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

CB23 7PJ Tel: 01954 210234

www.polhillcentre.co.uk

Twenty Pence Garden Centre

Twenty Pence Rd,

Wilburton, Ely

CB6 3RN

Tel:01353 741024

www.twentypence.co.uk

Visit Ely

Tel:01353 662062

info@visitely.org

www.visitely.org

ESSEX

Blake House Craft Centre

Blake End, Near Braintree,

Essex, CM77 6RA

www.blakehousecraftcentre.co.uk

Epping Ongar Railway

Station Approach,

Ongar CM5 9BN

Tel: 01277 365200

www.eorailway.co.uk

Romford Market

Tolgate House.

97 Market Place,

Romford

RM1 3E,

Tel: 01708 434112

www.havering.

gov.uk/ romfordmarket

Stow Maries Great War

Aerodrome

Hackmans Lane,

Purleigh, Near Maldon, Essex,

CM3 6RN.

Te: 01245 329358

www.stowmaries.org.uk

HERTFORDSHIRE

de Havilland Aircraft Museum

Salisbury Hall,

London

Colney, St Albans,

Herts AL2 1BU

www.dehavillandmuseum.co.uk

Tel: 01727 826400

Frogmore Paper Mill

Fourdrinier Way

ApsleyHemel Hempstead

Hertfordshire HP3 9RY

www.thepapertrail.org.uk

Hatfield House

Hatfield, Hertfordshire

AL9 5NQ

Tel: 01707 287010 www.hatfieldhouse.co.uk

St Albans Tourism

St Albans District Council, St

Peter’s Street,

St Albans

AL1 3JE

tourism@stalbans.gov.uk

www.enjoystalbans.com

Tel: 01727 819492

Warner Breaks

1 Park Lane,

Hemel Hempstead,

Herts HP2 4YL

www.warnerleisurehotels.co.uk

NORFOLK

Abacus Hotels Limited

White Lion House,

20 Station Street,

Swaffham, Norfolk,

PE37 7LH Tel: 01760 725725

www.abacushotels.co.uk

Beers of Europe Ltd

Garage Lane, Setchey

Kings Lynn, Norfolk,

PE33 0BE

Tel:01553 812000

www.beersofeurope.co.uk

Broads Tours

The Bridge, Wroxham,

Norwich, NR12 8RX

Tel: 01603 782207

www.broadstours.co.uk

Bure Valley Railway

Aylsham Station,

Norwich Road,

Norfolk, NR11 6BW

www.bvrw.co.uk

Highway Garden and Leisure

Loddon Rd,

Norwich

NR14 7PW

Tel: 01508 494665

www.highwaygardencentre.co.uk

Holkham Hall

Wells-next-on-Sea,

Norfolk NR23 1AB

Tel: 01328 710227

www.holkham.co.uk

Orton Hall Hotel & Spa

The Village,

Orton Longueville,

Peterborough

PE2 7D

www.ortonhall.co.uk

Tel: 01733 391111

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Cruise Bedford's River Great Ouse

Combine a cruise with a vist to Historic Bedford

Join us onboard the John Bunyan Community Boat

for a Great Day Out

The John Bunyan Community Boat carries up to 40

passengers on both public and charter cruises from

Mid-April to End of October. Cruises can include;-

Ploughman’s onboard or buet lunch at Anchor Inn,

Great Barford, Cream Tea, Aernoon Tea. Our sta

would be pleased to assist you with any of your

requirements.

Check out our website for Charter Hire details and

Public schedules, nothing is too much trouble for us,

ensuring you and your passengers have enjoyable

day!

Web:- www.johnbunyanboat.org,

Email:- charters@johnbunyanboat.org

Call:- 07861 620 520

Norfolk and Suffolk Aviation

Museum

The Street, Flixton,

Bungay NR35 1NZ

Tel: 01986 896644

www.aviationmuseum.net

Peter Beales Roses

London Road,

Attleborough,Norfolk

NR17 1AY Tel: 01953 454707

www.classicroses.co.uk

Roys of Wroxham

Hoveton,Norfolk, NR12 8DB

www.roys.co.uk

Thursford Collection

Thursford green,

Fakenham,

Norfolk,

Tel: 01328 878477

www.thursford.com

SUFFOLK

East Anglia Transport Museum

Chapel Road,

Carlton Colville,

Lowestoft, Suffolk

NR33 8BL

Tel:01502 518459

www.eatm.org.uk

Ickworth National Trust

The Rotunda, Horringer,

Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk,

P29 5QE

Tel: 01284 735270

nationaltrust.org.uk/Ickworth

Lowestoft Maritime Museum

Sparrow Nest Gardens,

Whapload Road,

Suffolk NR32 1XG

Tel: 01502 561963

National Horseracing Museum

99 High Street,

Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 8J

www.nhrm.co.uk

Suffolk Punch Trust

Sink Farm, St Davids Lane,

Hollesley,

Woodbridge,

Suffolk IP12 3JR

Tel:01394 411327 Web:

www.suffolkpunchtrust.org

Philip Bird LRPS CPAGB Shutterstock

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East Midlands

The East Midlands has never much cared for fuss. It gets on with things quietly, solidly whether that’s turning soil, firing

furnaces or pouring a pint. It’s a place of old stone and older stories, where abbeys whisper and cathedrals loom through

mist. From the brooding Fens that barely blink to the Peaks that rise like a shrug of the land, it’s a region stitched with

contrasts. You’ll find grandeur at Chatsworth, poetry at Newstead, and if your boots need a rest, England’s oldest hotel in

Buxton where the water’s famous, but the bar staff know you didn’t come for the water.

DERBYSHIRE

Chesterfield Borough Council

Town Hall, Rose Hill,

Chesterfield, Derbyshire

S40 1LP

Tel: 01246 345 345

www.chesterfield.gov.uk

Chesterfield Market

Market Place,

Chesterfield S40 1PB

Tel: 01246 345777/8

www.visitchesterfield.info

Crich Tramway Village

Cromford Road,

Crich, Matlock,

Derbyshire.

DE4 5DP

Tel: 01773 854321

www.tramway.co.uk

Cromford Mill

Mill Lane, Cromford,

Derbyshire

DE4 3RQ

Tel: 01629 823256

www.cromfordmill.co.uk

Haddon Hall

Bakewell,

Derbyshire,

DE45 1LA

Tel: (01629) 812 855 /

(01629) 812 855810 912

www.haddonhall.co.uk

The Heights of Abraham

Matlock Bath,

Derbyshire,

DE4 3NT

www.heightsofabraham.com

Tel: 01629 582365

The Old hall Hotel

The Square, Buxton,

Derbyshire. SK17 6BD

Tel: 01298 22841

www.oldhallhotelbuxton.co.uk

Peak Shopping Village

Chatsworth Road

Rowsley

DE4 2JE

www.peakshoppingvillage.com

Tel: 01629 735326

Renishaw Hall and Gardens

Renishaw,

Nr. Sheffield

S21 3WB

Tel: 01246 432310

www.renishaw-hall.co.uk

The Museum of Making at Derby

Silk Mill

Silk Mill Lane,

Derby

DE1 3AF

Tel: 01332 641901

www.derbymuseums.org

LEICESTERSHIRE

Belvoir Castle

Belvoir,

Leicestershire

NG32 1PE

Tel: 01476 871002

www.belvoircastle.com

Best Western The Three Swans

Hotel

High Street,

Market Harborough

Leicestershire

LE16 7NJ

www.bw-threeswanshotel.co.uk

King Richard 111 Vsitor Centre

4A St Martins, Leicester

LE1 5DB tEL: 0116 229 4132

www.kriii.com

Leicester Racecourse

Leicester Road, Oadby,

Leicester

LE2 4AL

Tel: 0116 271 6515

www.leicester-racecourse.co.uk

Melbourne Hall

Church Sq, Melbourne,

Derby

DE73 8EN

Tel: 01332 862 502

www.melbournehall.com

National Space Centre

Exploration Drive,

Leicestershire

LE4 5NS

Tel: 0116 261 0261

www.spacecentre.co.uk

LINCOLNSHIRE

Doddington Hall

Doddington,

Lincolnshire

LN6 4RU Tel: 01522 694308

Gainsborough Old Hall

Parnell Street,

Gainsborough,

Lincolnshire

DN21 2NB

Tel: 01427 612669

Johnsons Garden Centre Ltd

Wainfleet Road, Boston,

Lincolnshire

PE21 9RZ

Tel: 01205 363 408

www.johnsonsofboston.co.uk

Lincoln Castle

4 Castle Hill, Lincoln

LN1 3AA

Tel: 01522 511068

www.lincolncastle.com

Lincoln Cathedral

Minster Yard,

Lincoln LN2 1PX

Tel:01522 561600

www.lincolncathedral.com

Pennells Garden Centre

Cleethorpes, Humberston Road,

Cleethorpes DN36 4RW

Tel:01472 313600

Skegness Aquirium

Tower Esplanade

Skegness, Lincolnshire

PE25 3HH

skegness-aquarium.uk

Visit Lincs Coast

Skegness Town Hall,

North Parade, Skegness,

Lincs PE25 1DA.

www.visitlincscoast.co.uk

NORTHAMPTONSHIRE

Castle Ashby Gardens

Castle Ashby,Northampton,

www.castleashbygardens.co.uk

Deene Park

Deene, Corby NN17 3EW

Tel: 01780 450278

www.deenepark.com

Wicksteed Park

Barton Road, Kettering,

Northamptonshire NN15 6NJ

Tel: 01536 512 475

www.wicksteedpark.co.uk

NOTTINGHAM

Creswell Crags Museum

Crags Road,Welbeck, Worksop,

Nottinghamshire S80 3LH

Tel: 01909 720378

DH Lawrence Heritage

Durban House Heritage Centre,

Mansfield Road,

Eastwood,

Nottinghamshire

NG16 3DZ Tel: 01773 717353

Galleries of Justice Museum

The Lace Market

Nottingham NG1 1HN

Tel: 0115 952 0555

www.galleriesofjustice.org.uk

Newstead Abbey

Newstead Village NG15 8NA

www.newsteadabbey.org.uk

Nottingham Castle Museum &

Art Gallery

Lenton Road,Nottingham

NG1 6EL,

Tel:44 115 876 1400

Nottingham City Council

www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk

Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre

Swinecote Road,

Edwinstowe,

Nottinghamshire

NG21 9HN

Tel: 08449 80 80 80

Wollaton Hall & Park

Nottingham NG8 2AE

Tel:0115 876 3100

www.experiencenottinghamshire.

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Heart of England

The Heart of England has always had a certain clout. It made its money in wool, then made the world in iron Coventry

stitched it, the Black Country hammered it. And yet, north and west of Birmingham, things soften. You get valleys, views,

and villages where time’s not in a hurry. Canals curl through it all more than Venice, they say, though gondolas remain in

short supply. You can walk, cycle, or float past stately homes and gardens with stories etched into every wall. At Croome

Court, wartime secrets lurk behind elegant plasterwork, while outside, the land rolls away in confident swells ‘Capability’

Brown’s first great flourish, gazing out over the dreamy blue of the Malverns.

BIRMINGHAM

Birmingham Botanical Gardens

and Glasshouses

Westbourne Rd,

Birmingham, B15 3TR

www.birminghambotanical

gardens.org.uk

Birmingham City Museum &

Art Gallery

Chamberlain Square,

Birmingham, West Midlands

Tel: 0121 303 2834

www.bmag.org.uk

Black Coutry Living Museum

Black Country Living Museum,

Tipton Road, Dudley

DY1 4SQ, Tel: 0121 520 8054

www.bclm.com

Cadbury World

Linden Road, Bournville,

B301JR, Tel: 0844 880 7667

www.cadburyworld.co.uk

Dudley Canal and Caverns

501 Birmingham New Rd,

Tipton Dudley, DY1 4SB

Tel:0121 557 6265

www.dudleycanaltrust.org.uk

National Motorcycle Museum

Coventry Road,

Bickenhill, Solihull B92 0EJ

Tel: 0121 704 2784

www.nationalmotorcycle

museum.co.uk

New Alexandra Theatre

Station St, Birmingham,

West Midlands

B5 4DS Tel: 0844 871 3011

Museum of Jewellery Quarter

75-79 Vyse Street,

Hockley,Birmingham

B18 6HA, Tel: 0121 554 3598

Thinktank, Millennium Point

Curzon Street,

Birmingham,

B4 7XG Tel: 0121 202 2222

www.thinktank.ac

Vintage Trains Limited

670 Warwick Road,

Tyseley,

Birmingham

B11 2HL

www.vintagetrains.co.uk

HEREFORDSHIRE

Broadfield Court Gardens &

Vineyard

Bowley Lane, Bodenham,

Herefordshire,

HR1 3LG, Tel: 01568 797483

www.broadfieldcourt.co.uk

Cider Museum & King Offa

Distillery

21 Ryelands Street,

Hereford,Herefordshire,

HR4 0LW,Tel: 01432 354207

www.cidermuseum.co.uk

Eastnor Castle

Nr Ledbury

Herefordshire

HR8 1RL,Tel: 01531 633160

www.eastnorcastle.com

Hampton Court Castle

Gardens and Parkland

Hampton Court Castle,

Hope under Dinmore

HR6 0PN, Tel: 01568 797777

www.hamptoncourtcastle.co.uk

Herefordshire Council

Brockington,

35 Hafod Road,

Hereford, Herefordshire,

HR1 1SHTel: (01432) 260000

www.herefordshire.gov.uk

Norman Allen Group Travel Ltd

Portfield House

Daws Road

Hereford, HR1 2JJ, G.B.

www.group-travel.com

Tel: 01432 277666

Visit Herefordshire

1 King Street,

Hereford

HR4 9BW, Herefordshire, UK

Tel: 01432 268430

visitherefordshire.co.uk

Westonbury Mill Water

Garden and Follies

Pembridge

Herefordshire HR6 9HZ

www.westonburymillwate

rgardens.com

Tel;01544 388650

Westons Cider Mill

The Bounds,

Much Marcle,

Nr Ledbury,

Herefordshire.

HR8 2NQ

www.westons-cider.co.uk

Tel: 01531 660 108

STAFFORDSHIRE

Churnet Valley Railway

Cheddleton Station, Station Rd,

Cheddleton, ST13 7EE

Tel: 01538 360522

Drayton Manor Park

Drayton Manor Drive

Tamworth, Staffordshire

B78 3TW

www.draytonmanor.co.uk

Tel: 0844 472 1950

Foxfield Railway

Foxfield Railway,

Caverswall Road,Blythe Bridge,

Staffordshire, ST11 9BG

01782 396210

www.foxfieldrailway.co.uk

Lichfield Cathedral

The Close, Lichfield

WS13 7LD

Tel:01543 306100

www.lichfield-cathedral.org

Lichfield Markets and

Market Square

Lichfield City Council

Donegal House, Bore Street,

Lichfield, Staffs, WS13 6LU

www.lichfield.gov.uk

Tel:01543 309853

Spode Works Visitor Centre

Church Street,Stoke on Trent,

Staffordshire ,ST4 1BX

Tel: 01782 744011

Stoke-on-Trent Tourist

Information Centre

The Potteries Museum & Art

Gallery Bethesda Street

City Centre, Stoke-on-Trent

ST1 3DW

Tamworth Castle

Holloway Lodge,

Tamworth, Staffordshire

B79 7NA,Tel: 01827 709629

www.tamworthcastle.co.uk

World of Wedgwood

Wedgwood Drive

Barlaston, Stoke-on-Trent

Staffordshire,ST12 9ER

Tel:+44 (0) 1782 282986

www.wedgwoodvisito

centre.com

Visit Lichfield

District Council Offices,

Frog Lane,

Lichfield WS13 6YY

Tel: 01543 308210

www.visitlichfield.co.uk/groups

SHROPSHIRE

Acton Scott Historic Working

Farm

Wenlock Lodge, Acton Scott,

Nr Church Stretton,

Shropshire, SY6 6QN

Tel: 01694 781306/ 7

www.actonscottmuseum.co.uk

Ironbridge Gorge Museums

Coach Road, Coalbrookdale,

Telford TF8 7DQ

Tel: 01952 435 900

www.ironbridge.org.uk

Ludlow Castle

Castle Square, Ludlow,

Shropshire SY8 1AY

Tel: 01584 873355

www.ludlowcastle.com

Ludlow Farmshop

Bromfield, Ludlow, Shropshire,

SY8 2JR

Tel: 01584 856000

greatfood@ludlowfarmshop.co.uk

www.ludlowfarmshop.co.uk

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Ludlow Farmshop is a one-ofa-kind

shopping environment

where farming, passion for

great food and retail come

together to create an

award-winning experience.

After browsing food and

treats at Ludlow Farmshop,

relax in our picnic area with

takeaway food and drinks.

Or enjoy breakfast or lunch

from our on-site café - of

course, followed by an ice

cream from our cabin in the

spring and summer months.

Our new gift shop is perfect

to nd a present for a loved

one... or yourself!

On-site you can also visit The

Clive Arms, Ludlow Distillery

and The Artists’ Gallery.

Oswestry

Market Days

OPEN

•Wednesdays, Fridays

and Saturdays

•Ample Free Coach Parking

•New central coach drop off

point, booking essenal on

01691 680222. Toilets

•Loads of Independent

Shops

•Award Winning Park

Oswestry the birthplace

of famous war poet Wilfred Owen

Open 7 days a week

Free parking

Two miles from Ludlow

Bromeld, Shropshire, SY8 2JR

01584 856000

@ludlowfarmshop

www.ludlowfarmshop.co.uk

CONTACT DAVID CLOUGH OSWESTRY TOWN COUNCIL

01691 680222 WWW.OSWESTRYTC.GOV.UK

WWW.OSWESTRYMARKET.CO.UK

Oswestry Market

Bailey Head

Oswestry, SY11 1PZ

Tel:07764 772969

www.oswestrymarket-tc.gov.uk

Royal Air Force Museum

Cosford Shifnal,

Shropshire TF11 8UP

Tel: 01902 376 200

www.rafmuseum.org

Secret Hills, The Shropshire

Hills Discovery Centre

School Road,

Craven Arms,Shropshire

SY79RS, Tel: 01588 676000

www.shropshirehills

discoverycentre.co.uk

Weston Park

Weston under Lizard,

Shropshire, TF1 8LE

Tel: 01952 852100

www.weston-park.com

WARWICKSHIRE

Avon Boating Ltd

Swan’ sNest Boathouse, Swan’s

Nest Lane, Stratford-upon-Avon.

Warwickshire. CV37 7LS

www.avon-boating.co.uk

Tel: 01789 267073

British Motor Museum

11 Banbury Rd

Warwick CV350BJ

Tel:01926 641188

www.britishmotormuseum.co.uk

Canal & River Tours

Canal Basin,

Bancroft Gardens,

Waterside,

Stratford upon Avon,

Warwickshire, CV37 6AT.

Tel: 01789 295173

www.canalandrivertours.com

Compton Verney House Trust

Compton Verney,

Warwickshire CV35 9HZ

Tel: 01926 645500

www.comptonverney.org.uk

Coventry Cathedral

Priory Street,

Coventry, CV1 5FB

www.coventrycathedral.org.uk

Tel: 02476 521234

Coventry Transport Museum

Millennium Place,

Hales Street,

Coventry CV1 1JD

Tel: 024 7623 4270

www.transport-museum.com

Explore Coventr

ww.visitcoventry.co.uk

Heritage Motor Centre

Banbury Road,Gaydon,

Warwick,Warwickshire

CV35 0BJ Tel:

www.heritage-motor-centre.co.uk

Mary Arden’s House

Station Road, Wilmcote,


Warwickshire

CV37 9UN

www.shakespeare.org.uk

Ragley Hall

Ragley Hall,

Alcester B49 5NJ

Tel: 01789 762090

www.ragley.co.uk

Royal Shakespeare Company

Royal Shakespeare Theatre,

Stratford-upon-Avon,

Warwickshire

CV37 6BB

Tel: 0844 800 1110

www.rsc.org.uk

Stoneleigh Abbey

Kenilworth,

Warwickshire, CV82LF

www.stoneleighabbey.org

Tel: 01926 858535

Shakespeare's Birthplace

Henley Street,


Warwickshire CV37 6QW

Tel: 01789 204016

www.shakespeare.org.uk

Shakespeare’s Schoolroom &

Guildhall

Church Street

Stratford-upon-Avon

CV37 6HB

Tel: 01789 868 262

www.shakespeares

schoolroom.org

Stratford Racecourse Co. Ltd

Luddington Rd, Stratford on Avon,

Warwickshire

CV379SE

www.stratfordracecourse.net

Warwick Castle

Warwick, Warwickshire

CV34 4QU Tel: 0871 265 2000

www.warwick-castle.co.uk

WORCESTERSHIRE

British Asparagus Festival in the

Vale of Evesham

www.britishasparagusfestival. org

Destination Worcestershire

Severn House, Prescott Drive,

Warndon Business Park,

Worcester,WR4 9NE

Tel. 0845 641 1540

www.VisitWorcestershire.org

Jinney Ring Craft Centre

Hanbury Road, Hanbury,

Bromsgrove,

Worcestershire B60 4BU Tel:

01527 821272

www.jinneyring.co.uk

David Steele Shutterstock

Royal Worcester Museum

Severn St

Worcester

WR1 2ND

www.museumofroyal

worcester.org

Severn Valley Railway,

Number One Comberton Place,

Kidderminster

DY10 1QR

Tel: 01562 757900

www.svr.co.uk

Spetchley Park Gardens

Spetchley Park,

Worcestershire, WR5 1RS

Tel: 01453 810303

www.spetchleygardens.co.uk

Three Counties Showground

Three Counties Showground

Malvern, Worcestershire

WR13 6NW UK

ukgroups@axs.com

Telephone: 0344 338 8002

threecounties.co.uk/visitorguide/groups/

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Isle of Man

Ideally situated between England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales is where you will find the Isle of Man.

For the thousands of visitors who are welcomed here year after year, this seabound nation where the wonders of

coastline and countryside, sea and shore, meet within a matter of minutes, the Island is an unforgettable group holiday

destination – will you be the next to fall under its spell?

A.R.E Museum

01624 878242

www.aremuseum.com

Groudle Glen Railway

ggr@ggr.co.uk

Cathedral Isle of Man

Derby Road,

Peel,

Isle of Man,

IM5 1HH

Tel +44 (0) 1624 844830

www.cathedral.im

Foraging Vintners - Craft Winery

Breakwater Road,

Port Erin,

Isle of Man,

IM9 6JA

www.foragingvintners.com

Gaiety Theatre

Harris Promenade,

Douglas,

Isle of Man,

IM1 2HJ

Tel 01624 694500

www.villagaiety.com

Great Laxey Wheel and Mine

Trail

Wheel Hill,

Laxey, IM4 7NL

Tel01624 861136

manxnationalheritage.im

Great Union Camera Obscura

Douglas Head,Douglas,

IM1 5BY

Tel+44 (0) 1624 621733

Grove Museum

Andreas Road,

Ramsey, Isle Of Man,

Isle Of Man,

IM8 3UA Tel 01624 812686

IM1 3PW

Tel 01624 685520

www.tynwald.org.im

Isle of Man Railways

Public Transport Division,

Department of Infrastructure,

Transport Headquarters,

Banks Circus,

Douglas, Isle of Man,

IM1 5PT, Tel: 01624 662525

www.rail.im

Isle of Man Tourism

grouptravel@gov.im

01624 686888

www.visitisleofman.com/groups

Isle of Man Transport

Banks Circus,

Douglas, Isle of Man,

IM1 5PT

publictransport@gov.im

www.rail.im

Tel: 01624 662525

Isle of Man Steam Packet

Company

01624 645693

www.steam-packet.com

Jurby Transport Museum

jtminfo@manx.net

Laxey Mines Railway

01624 680186

minerailway@manx.net

www.laxeyminerailway.im

Leece Museum

01624 845366

www.peelonline.net/leece

Manx Aviation and Military

Museum

07624 454596

www.mapsorg.im

IM9 1AX

Tel:01624 824186

Peel Castle

Peel, IM5 1TB

Tel 01624 648090


Railway Museum

Port Erin

Station Road,

Port Erin,Isle of Man,

IM9 6AE

Rushen Abbey

Mill Road,

Ballasalla,

Isle Of Man,

IM9 3DB Tel 01624 823048


The Milntown Estate and

Gardens

01624812321

www.milntown.org

The Old House of Keys

Parliament Square,

Castletown,

IM9 1LA

Tel 01624 822306


Tours Isle of Man

01624 822611

www.toursisleofman.co.uk

Villa Marina and Gaiety Theatre

Complex

01624 600555

www.villagaiety.com

Isle of Man Tour Guides

07624 342951

www.isleofmantourguides.org

Manx National Heritage

01624 648017

www.manxnationalheritage.im

Inside Tynwald

Legislative Buildings,

Finch Road, Douglas,

Nautical Museum

Bridge Street,

Castletown,

21

London

London doesn’t need an introduction. It needs a lie-down. A city so crammed with icons, ideas, and ambition it barely

pauses to catch its breath. Big Ben ticks, the Eye spins, the Tower glowers, and somewhere behind you, a busker is

murdering Wonderwall. You want museums? Free. Art? Everywhere. Theatre? World-class. Food? From samosas to

sourdough. And between it all: green. Unexpected, unruly green. London’s a National Park City now proof that even a

metropolis can stop to smell the roses (or spot a stag in Richmond). You can boat in Hyde Park, picnic on Primrose Hill,

and still make curtain-up in the West End. If you can’t find it here, it may not be worth finding.

Bateaux London

Victoria Embankment,

London

WC2N 6NU,

Tel: 020 7695 1800

www.citycruises.com

DeWynters

48 Leicester Square,

London,

WC2H 7QD

Tel: 020 7321 0488

www.dewynters.com

English National Opera

London Coliseum,

St Martin’s Lane, London

WC2N 4ES

www.eno.org

Faulty Towers The Dining

Experience

President Hotel,56 Guilford St,

London WC1N 1DP

Tel: +44 (0) 7766146315

www.faultytowersdining.com

Fitzroy house

37 Fitzroy Street,

London , W1T 6DX

www.hrp.org.uk

Houses of Parliament

Westminster,

London,

SW1A 2TTTel: 020 7219 3003

www.parliament.uk

Imperial War Museum

Lambeth Road,

London ,SE1 6HZ

www.iwm.org.uk

Londonlunchbox Company

11 The Broadway,

Preston Road,

Wembley

www.londonlunchbox.com

Tel: 020879300119

London Symphony Orchestra

Barbican Centre,

Silk Street,

London,

EC2Y 8DS lso.co.uk/groups

Lord’s Museum & Tours

Lord’s Cricket Ground,

St John’s Wood Road,

London

NW8 8QN

www.lords.org/tours

Jubilee Market Hall Ltd

1 Tavistock Court,

The Piazza,

Covent Garden,

WC2E 8BD

www.Jubileemarket.co.uk

Kia Oval

Kennington Oval,

London

SE11 5SS

Tel:020 3946 0100

www.corporatehospitality.com

Madame Tussauds

Marylebone Rd,

Marylebone,

London NW1 5LR

www.madametussauds.co.uk

Museum of London

150 London Wall,

London EC2Y

5HN Tel: 020 7001 9844

www.museumoflondon.org.uk

The National Gallery

Trafalgar Square, London

WC2N5DN

Tel: 0207 747 2885

www.nationalgallery.org.uk

National Maritime Museum

Park Row, Greenwich, London

SE10 9NF

Tel: 0208 312 6608

www.nmm.ac.uk

Planet Hollywood

57-60 Haymarket,

London ,SW1Y 4QX

Tel: 020 7287 1000

www.planethollywood

london.com

Romford Market,

Market Place,

Romford,RM13ER

www.havering.gov.uk/

romfordmarket

Tel: 01708 433324

Royal Air Force Museum

London

Grahame Park Way,

London

NW9 5LL

Tel: 020 8358 4849

www.rafmuseum.org.uk/london/g

roup-visits.aspx

Royal Albert Hall

Kensington Gore,

London

SW7 2AP

Tel: 020 7959 0558

www.royalalberthall.com

Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew

Kew, Richmond,

TW9 3AB

Tel: 020 8332 5655

www.kew.org

Royal Observatory Greenwich

Blackheath Ave Greenwich

London SE10 8XJ

www.rmg.co.uk

Royal Opera House

Covent Garden

Bow St

Covent Garden

London WC2E 9DD

www.roh.org.uk

Sherlock Holmes Museum

221B Baker Street

London, NW1 6XE

Telephone:020)7 224 3688

www.sherlockholmes.

co.uk/home.htm

The Strawberry Hill Trust

268 Waldegrave Road,

Twickenham, TW1 4ST

Tel:020 8744 1241

www.strawberry

hillhouse.org.uk

Stay QM at Queen Mary

University of London

Mile End Road, London,

E1 4NS

Tel: 020 7882 8175

www.qmaccommodation.co.uk

St Paul’s Cathedral

The Chapter House,

St Paul's Churchyard,

London

EC4M 8AD

Tel: +44(0)20 7246 8317

www.stpauls.co.uk

Syon House and Gardens

Syon House, Syon Park,

Brentford,

TW8 8JF

info@syonpark.co.uk

Tel:0208 560 0882

www.syonpark.co.uk

Thames Barrier Information

Centre

1 Unity Way Woolwich

London SE18 5NJ

www.gov.uk/

the-thames-barrier

Tel: 0208 305 4188

The London Bridge Experience

London Bridge

Experience, 2-4 Tooley St,

London ,SE1 2SY,

Tel:020 7403 6333

www.thelondonbridge

experience.com

Ticket Master

48 Leicester Square,

London WC2H 7LR

www.ticketmaster.co.uk

Twickenham Stadium

Whitton Road,

Twickenham, TW2 7BA

Tel: 0871 222 2120

www.englandrugby.com/

twickenham

Warner Bros. Studio Tour

London Studio Tour Drive,

Leavesden,

WD25 7LR

Tel: +44 (0)345 084 0900.

www.wbstudiotour.co.uk

The Wallace Collection

Hertford House,

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Manchester Square,

London,

WIU 3BN

Tel: 020 7563 9500

www.wallacecollection.org

Wimbledon Lawn Tennis

Museum & Tour

AELTC Championships Ltd,

Church Road,

London, SW19 5AE

www.Wimbledon.com

/museum

Tel: 020 8946 6131

Westminster Abbey

The Chapter Office

20 Dean's Yard

Westminster Abbey, London

Tel: 020 7222 5152

westminster-abbey.org

William Morris Gallery

Lloyd Park,

Forest Road,Walthamstow,

London, Greater London,

E17 4PP

www.wmgallery.org.uk

World Rugby Museum &

Twickenham Stadium Tours

Twickenham Stadium,

Rugby Road, Twickenham

TW1 1DZ

Tel: 020 8892 8877

www.rfu.com/museum

ZSL London Zoo

Outer Circle Regent's Park

London, NW1 4RY

Tel: 0344 225 1826

www.zsl.org

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The North East

The North East doesn’t so much welcome you as stride up, shake your hand and offer you a bacon sarnie. It’s coast and

castles, cliffs and cathedrals and, naturally, Ant and Dec. Hadrian’s Wall slices through its wilder bits like a stern

eyebrow, while three cities Newcastle, Sunderland and Durham add gloss, graft and grandeur in equal measure. Durham

Cathedral stands like it’s been carved from thunder, the sort of building that makes you walk quieter. And then there’s the

Angel of the North arms outstretched like it’s trying to hug the whole of Gateshead. Which, frankly, feels about right. This

is the North East. Bold, beautiful, and not short on charm.

CO DURHAM

Auckland Castle

Bishop Auckland,

Co Durham,

DL14 7NR

Tel: 01388 743750

www.aucklandcastle.org

Beamish, The North of England

Open Air Museum

Beamish, Co Durham

DH9 0RG

Tel: 0191 370 4000

www.beamish.org.uk

Durham Cathedral

The Chapter House, The

College,Durham, Co Durham

,DH1 3EH

Tel: 0191 386 4266

www.durhamcathedral.co.uk

Durham Tourist Information

Millennium Place,

Durham City,Co Durham, DH1

1WA

Tel: 0191 384 3720

www.durhamtourism.co.uk

Raby Castle

Staindrop, Darlington,

County Durham

DL2 3AH

Tel: 01833 660202

www.rabycastle.com

The Auckland Project

Market Place, Bishop Auckland,

County Durham,

DL14 7NJ

Tel no – 01388 743750

groups@aucklandproject.org

www.aucklandproject.org

NORTHUMBERLAND

Alnwick Castle

Alnwick Castle,

Alnwick,Northumberland,

NE66 1NG

groups@alnwickcastle.com

alnwickcastle.com/groups

Tel: 01665 511100

The Alnwick Garden

Denwick Lane, Alnwick

Northumberland NE66 1YU

Tel: 01665 511350

www.alnwickgarden.com

Bamburgh Castle

Bamburgh Castle, Bamburgh,

Northumberland, NE69 7DF

Tel: 01668 214 208

administrator@bamburghcastle.co

m www.bamburghcastle.com

Chillingham Castle

Chillingham, Alnwick

Northumberland,

NE66 5NJ

Tel: +44 (0)1668 215359

:www.chillingham-castle.com

Ford and Etal Estates

Ford, Berwick upon Tweed,

Northumberland, TD15 2QA

Tel: 01890 820338

www.ford-and-etal.co.uk

Hadrian’s Wall Tourism

Partnership

14B Gilesgate,

Hexham, Northumberland

NE46 3NJ, Tel: 01434 602505

Hexham Racecourse Co Limited

The Riding, Hexham,

Northumberland, NE46 4PF

Tel: 01434 606881

www.hexham-racecourse.co.uk

TEESIDE & TEES

Captain Cook Birthplace museum

Stewart Park, Marton,

Middlesbrough,

Teeside & Tees Valley

TS7 8AT Tel: 01642 311211

Hartlepool Historic Quay

Maritime Avenue,

Hartlepool

Teeside & Tees Valley

TS24 0XZ,Tel: 01429 860077

Kirkleatham Museum

Kirkleatham,

Redcar,

TS10 5NW,

Tel: (01642) 479500

www.redcarcleveland.gov.uk

Middlesbrough Tourist

Information Centre and Box

Office The Town Hall,

Albert Road,

Middlesbrough,

PO Box 69

TS1 2QQ

Tel 01642 729900

www.visitmiddlesbrough.org

Ormesby Hall: National Trust

Church Lane,

Ormesby, Middlesbrough,

Teeside & Tees Valley Tel:01642

324188

www.nationaltrust.com

Redcar & Cleveland Tourism

Neighbourhood Services

Department, PO Box 86,

Kirkleatham Street, Redcar,

Tees Valley, TS10 1XX

www.redcar-cleveland.gov.uk

TYNE & WEAR

BALTIC Centre for Contemporary

Art

South Shore Road, Gateshead,

Tyne & Wear,

NE8 3BA, Tel: 0191 478 1810

www.baltic.art

Discovery Museum

Blandford Square, Newcastle

upon Tyne,Tyne & Wear,

NE1 4JA, Tel: 0191 278 4217

www.discoverymuseum.org.uk

Gateshead Millennium Bridge

Quayside, Newcastle &

Gateshead,Tyne & Wear,

www.gatesheadmillennium

bridge.com

Laing Art Gallery

New Bridge Street, Newcastle

upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear,

NE1 8AG Tel: 0191 232 7734

MetroCentre

MetroCentre, Gateshead,

Tyne & Wear,

NE11 9YGTel: 0191 493 0200

www.metrocentre.uk.com

River Escapes

Unit B2, Whitehouse Farm Centre

Stannington, Morpeth

NE61 6AW

Tel: 01670 785666

www.riverescapes.co.uk

Shipley Art Gallery

Prince Consort Road, Gateshead,

Tyne & Wear,

NE8 4JB

Tel: 0191 477 1495

Sunderland Museum & Winter

Gardens

Burdon Road, Sunderland,

Tyne & Wear,

SR1 1PP

Tel: 0191 561 2323

www.sunderlandmuseum.org.uk

Tynemouth Aquarium

Grand Parade, Tynemouth,

Tyne & Wear,

NE30 4JF

Tel: 0191 258 1031

www.tynemouthaquarium.co.uk

WWT Washington Wetland

Centre

Pattinson, Washington,

Tyne and Wear,

NE38 8LE

Tel: 0191 416 5454

wwt.org.uk/washington

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Uncover

History at

Raby Castle

Without a doubt, one of the most

impressive intact castles in the

North of England.

Built by the mighty Neville family in the 14th

Century, Raby has been home to the Vane

family since 1626. You’ll be fascinated as

knowledgeable and friendly guides help

bring history to life with tours of the halls and

chambers, which house fabulous interiors, art

collections and dramatic architecture. Explore

the picturesque parkland and meet the herds of

red and fallow deer.

Discover a woodland hideaway playground at The

Plotters’ Forest, built within a Christmas tree plantation,

where ‘close to nature’ takes on a whole new meaning.

Think acres of unexpected elegance, complete with heritage

buildings, remodelled gardens, stylish shopping and local

food sourced or inspired from the Raby Estates.

Experience the

Force of Nature

Discover one of the most impressive waterfalls

in England situated in the North Pennines Area

of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Learn more

about the geology, history and wildlife on the

woodland walk to the falls, choose from a guided

walk or use the Raby Estates app for points of

interest along the way.

The hotel has new individually designed ensuite

bedrooms, combining country charm with

fresh, modern facilities. Alongside this, the hotel

has a popular restaurant and serves delicious hot

drinks and scones through to evening meals.

Visit www.raby.co.uk/raby-castle or email admin@raby.co.uk or call 01833 660202

As seen on Channel 4’s Matt Baker: Christmas Travels with Mum & Dad

and BBC Two’s Robson Green’s Weekend Escapes

The North West

The North West built empires out of cotton and steam, then soundtracked its legacy with guitars and swagger. It gave us

canals and cathedrals, but also The Beatles, the Stone Roses, and a football rivalry so fierce it’s practically a religion.

Liverpool hums with melody, Manchester crackles with edge and somewhere between the warehouses and the terraces,

you’ll find museums, murals, and the odd Mancunian in sunglasses (regardless of weather). It’s the UK’s third most

crowded corner, and you’ll see why everyone wants in. Beyond the city buzz, estuaries brim with birdsong, and the Lake

District unfolds in sighs and reflections. It’s grit and grace, side by side.

CHESHIRE

Arley Hall & Gardens

Nr Great Budworth,

Northwich,

www.arleyhalland

gardens.com

Capesthorne Hall

Siddington, Nr Macclesfield,

Cheshire,SK11 9JY

Tel: 01625 861221

www.capesthorne.com

Chester Cathedral

12 Abbey Square,

Chester, CH1 2HU

Tel: 01244 324756

www.chestercathedral.com

Cholmondeley Castle Garden

Cholmondeley Castle Garden

Malpas, Cheshire,

SY14 8AH

Tel:01829 720 383

www.cholmondeley

castle.com

Jodrell Bank Observatory

The University of Manchester,

Macclesfield,

Cheshire, SK11 9DL

Tel:01477571766

www.jodrellbank.net

CUMBRIA

Beatrix Potter Gallery:

Hawkshead Bottom of Main St,

Cumbria LA22 0NS

Tel: 015394 36355

www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Hayes Garden World Ambleside

Lake Road, Ambleside,

Cumbria LA22 0DW

Tel: 015394 33434

www.hayesgardenworld

.co.uk

Holker Hall & Gardens

Cark-in-Cartmel, Nr Grange-over-

Sands,

Cumbria LA11 7PL

www.holker.co.uk

Lake Distric Estates

Maudlands

13 Maude St,Kendal Cumbria

LA9 4QD

www.lakedistrictestates.com

South Tynedale Railway

Station Rd, Alston, Cumbria

CA9 3JB Tel:01434 381696

www.south-tynedalerailway.org.uk

Summer Grove Halls

Hensingham

Whitehaven Cumbria

CA28 8XZ

www.summergrovehalls

co.uk

The Lakes Distillery

Setmurthy,

near Bassenthwaite Lake,

Cumbria CA13 9SJ

www.lakesdistillery.com

Windermere Lake Cruises

Winander House, The Glebe,

Bowness-on-Windermere,

Cumbria LA23 3HE

mail@wlc.co.uk

Telephone: 015394 43360

wlc.co.uk

World of Beatrix Potter Attraction

The Old Laundry,

Bowness-on-Windermere,

Lake District, Cumbria,

LA23 3BX

Tel: 01539 488444

www.hop-skip-jump.com

GREATER MANCHESTER

Arndale Shopping Centre

Manchester Arndale

1st Floor, Arndale Centre,

Manchester,

M4 3AQ

Tel: 0161 8334851

Ashton Under Lyne Markets

Wellington Road,

Ashton under Lyne,

OL6 6DL Z

Tel: 0161 342 3268

Bolton Tourism

Central Library,

Le Mans Crescent

Bolton, BL1 1SE

www.visitbolton.com/grouptravel

Lowry Outlet Mall

The Quays,

Salford Quays, M50 3AH

Tel: 0161 848 1847

www.lowryoutletmall.com

Manchester Cathedral

Manchester,

M3 1SX

www.manchestercathedral

.org

Manchester United Football Club

Museum & Ground Tours

Manchester United

Football Club,

Old Trafford,

M16 0RA

Tel: +44 (0) 161 868 8000

www.manutd.com/museum

The Trafford Centre

Manchester,

Tel: 0161 746 7777

www.traffordcentre.co.uk

LANCASHIRE

ALFA Travel

East Terrace, Euxton Lane,

Chorley, PR7 6AF

Groups@alfatravel.co.uk

Telephone: 01257 248007

ww.alfatravel.co.uk

Blackpool Pleasure Beach

Blackpool, FY4 1EZ

Tel: 0870 444 5577

www.blackpool

pleasurebeach.com

Bury’s Award Winning Market

Bury Markets Management, 1

Murray Road, Bury, Lancashire

BL9 0BJ Tel: 0161 253 6520

www.bury.gov.uk

East Lancashire Railway

Bolton Street, Bury BL9 0EY

www.eastlancsrailway.org.uk

Tel: 0333 320 2830

Samlesbury Hall

Preston New Road, Samlesbury,

Preston, Lancashire

PR5 0UP

www.samlesburyhall.co.uk

Tel: 01254 812010

Visit Blackpool

Tourism Department, 1 Clifton

Street, Blackpool,

Lancashire, FY1 1LY

Tel: 01253 478222

www.visitblackpool.com

MERSEYSIDE

The Beatles Story

Britannia Vaults, Albert Dock,

Liverpool, Merseyside, L3 4AD

www.beatlesstory.com

The Cavern Club

10 Mathew St,

Liverpool L2 6RE

www.cavernclub.org

Mersey Ferries Limited

Victoria Place, Seacombe,

Wallasey, Merseyside,

CH44 6QY Tel: 0151 639 0609

www.merseyferries.co.uk

Royal Liver Building

Liverpool Waterfront,

L3 1HU

:www.royalliverbuilding.com

Tour and Museum - Liverpool FC

Walton Breck Rd, Liverpool,

Merseyside, L4 0TH

Tel:01519061817

grouptours@liverpoolfc.com

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FEEL THE

MAGIC OF

ANFIELD

The LFC Stadium Tour + The Anfield Abseil

It’s not only a visit to one of the world’s most celebrated football

venues and history-laden museums, why not defy gravity by abseiling

down our towering Main Stand? Truly, an unforgettable day out for all

the family. Unmissable. Immersive.

• Competitive prices for groups of 15+

• Free Coach Parking

• Free places for Group Leader & coach drivers

• Bespoke Packages

Tour commentary available

in 13 languages, plus BSL.

grouptours@liverpoolfc.com

0151 906 1817

Southport – England’s Classic

Resort

Sefton Council Southport Town

Hall Lord Street, Southport

PR8 1DA Tel: 0151 934 2333

www.visitsouthport.com

Strawberry Field

Beaconsfield Road

Liverpool

L25 6EJTel:0151 252 6130

www.strawberryfieldliverpool.

com

Tate Liverpool

Albert Dock,

Liverpool

L3 4BB

www.tate.org.uk/liverpool

The World of Glass (St Helens)

Ltd

Chalon Way East,

St Helens, Merseyside

WA10 1BX

www.worldofglass.com

Tel: 01744 22766

SAKhan Photography Shutterstock

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Stunning

cruises on

England’s

largest lake

TRAVEL GUIDE

45 minute to 3 hour cruises

to suit any itinerary.

Free coach park and driver

incentives available.

Minutes from M6 motorway.

Group Booking Line - 015394 43360

www.windermere-lakecruises.co.uk/groups

The South East

The South East has always known how to show off tastefully, of course. A place of clipped lawns and clipped accents,

where gardens bloom with theatrical flair and the coastline stretches out like it’s on holiday too. It’s the bit of Britain that

leans sunward, dry of weather and rich in history, with castles, cathedrals and cream teas at reassuring intervals. Two

National Parks bookend the rolling countryside, and if London is the nation's heart, the South East is surely its weekend

home. Trains roll in, stresses roll out, and suddenly you’re somewhere altogether gentler. Bring your walking shoes or

don’t. This place doesn’t mind how fast you move.

BERKSHIRE

Ascot Racecourse

Berkshire,

SL5 7JX, Tel: 0844 346 3000

www.ascot.co.uk

Beale Park

Lower Basildon, Reading,

Berkshire RG8 9NH

Tel: 0118 984 5172

www.bealepark.co.uk

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE

Aylesbury Waterside Theatre

Exchange Street, Aylesbury,

HP20 1UG

aylesburyboxoffice@

theambassadors.com

atgtickets.com/Aylesbury*

Tel: Box Office: 0844 871 7607*

Groups: 0333 009 5394**

*Fees apply.

Hedingham Castle

Batley Street,

Castle Hedingham,

CO9 3DJ

Tel:01787 460 261

www.hedinghamcastle.co.uk

Markshall Eatate

Coggeshall, Colchester

CO6 1TG

Tel:01376 563796

www.markshall.org.uk

Gilbert Whites House & Garden

The Wakes, High Street, Selborne,

Hampshire

GU34 3JH

Tel: 01420 511275

www.gilbertwhiteshouse.org.uk

Marwell Zoo

Colden Common, Winchester,

Hampshire, SO21 1JH

marwell@marwell.org.uk

Tel: 01962 777407

Legoland Windsor

Winkfield Road,

Windsor, Berkshire SL4 4AY

Tel: 0871 2222 001

www.legoland.co.uk

The Living Rainforest

Hampstead Norreys,

Thatcham RG18 0TN

Tel: 01635 202444

www.livingrainforest.org

The Mill At Sonning

Sonning Eye,

Reading, RG4 6TY

Tel: 0118 969 8000

www.millatsonning.com

Waltham Place

Church Hill,

White Waltham,

Berkshire, SL6 3JH

Tel: 01628 825517

Visit Newbury

www.visitnewbury.org.uk

Windsor Castle

Windsor, Berkshire

Tel: 020 7766 7304

www.royal.gov.uk

Windsor Racing Limited

The Racecourse,

Maidenhead Road,

Windsor,

Berkshire

SL4 5JJ

Tel: 01753 498400

www.windsor-racecourse.co.uk

Bletchley Park

Bletchley Park Trust, Bletchley

Park Sherwood Drive,

Milton Keynes MK3 6EB

www.bletchleypark.org.uk

The Roald Dahl Museum and

Story Centre

81-83 High Street,

Great Missenden,

Bucks, HP16 9PE

www.roalddahl.com/

museum

Tel:01494 892192

Stowe Gardens

Buckingham,

Buckinghamshire

MK18 5DQ

Tel: 01280 822850

Waddesdon Manor

Waddesdon, Nr. Aylesbury,

Buckinghamshire

HP18 0JH Tel: 01296 653226

www.waddesdon.org.uk

ESSEX

Colchester Zoo

Maldon Road, Stanway,

Colchester Essex,CO3 0SI

Tel: 01206 331292

www.colchesterzoo-zoo.co.uk

Colne Valley Railway

Castle Hedingham, Halstead,

Essesx, CO9 3DZ

Tel: 01787 461174

www.colnevalleyrailway.co.uk

HAMPSHIRE

Beaulieu

Hampshire

SO42 7ZN

Tel: 01590 614645

www.beaulieu.co.uk

Bombay Sapphire Distillery

Laverstoke Mill London Rd

Whitchurch Hampshire

RG28 7NR

distillery.bombaysapphire.com

Buckler's Hard

Beaulieu,

Hampshire, SO42 7XB

Tel: 01590 616203

www.bucklershard.co.uk

English lavender products, oils

and gifts from Lavender Fields

EHL Ltd Hartley

Park Farm,

Alton, Hampshire GU34 3HP

Tel: 01420 511146

Exbury Gardens and Steam

Railway

Exbury, New Forest nr

Southampton,

Hampshire SO45 1AZ

Tel: 023 8089 1203

www.exbury.co.uk

Furzey Gardens

School Lane

Minstead Lyndhurst Hampshire

SO43 7GL

www.minsteadtrust.org.uk

Mary Rose Museum

Main Rd, Portsmouth PO1 3PY

Tel:+44 (0) 23 9281 2931

www.maryrose.org

Mid Hants Railway Ltd

'Watercress Line'

The Railway Station, New

Alresford,

Hampshire

SO24 9JG

www.watercressline.co.uk

Tel: 01962 733810

Milestones Museum

Leisure Park, Churchill Way

West, Basingstoke,

RG22 6PG

www.milestonesmuseum.org.uk

Tel: 01256 639550

Paultons Park

Owe, Nr Romsey, Hampshire,

SO51 6AL

Tel: 023 8081 2921

www.paultonspark.co.uk

Portsmouth CC

Civic Offices,

Guildhall Square,

Portsmouth,

Hampshire PO1 2AD

Tel: 023 9282 6722

www.visitportsmouth.co.uk

Red Funnel Ferries

12 Bugle Street,

Southampton, Hampshire

SO14 2JY

Tel: 08448 449988

www.redfunnel.co.uk

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EXPLORE CANTERBURY

Canterbury Guided Tours provide entertaining

and educational city walking tours for groups

of all ages and sizes.

Our expert guides bring history to life as tours

explore the medieval lanes and Cathedral

grounds. A great way to experience this

famous city in a short amount of time.

Official City Tours

Expert Green Badge Guides

Includes Cathedral Precincts

Multiple languages

Themed tours

Open year round

canterburyguidedtours.com

+44 (0) 1227 459779 | guides@canterburyguidedtours.com

@CanterburyGuidedTours

Unforgettable

Group Visits

at

Leeds castle

In Kent

Designed to entertain and amaze every day!

Groups enjoy over 900 years of history, seasonal gardens,

thrilling events & unexpected experiences.

Royal Armouries

Fort Nelson, Down End Road,

Fareham,

Hampshire PO17 6AN

Tel: 01329 233734

www.armouries.org.uk

Sir Harold Hillier Gardens

Jermyns Lane, Romsey,

Hampshire, S051 0QA

www,hants.gov.uk/hilliergardens

The Royal Navy Submarine

Museum

Haslar Jetty Road,Gosport,

Hampshire, PO12 2AS

Tel: 023 9251 0354

www.submarine-museum.co.uk

Visit Portsmouth

Portsmouth City Council,

Civic Offices,

Portsmouth PO1 2BG

Tel: 02392 834116

West Green House

West Green, Hartley Wintney,

Hampshire RG27 8JB

Tel: 01252 844611

www.westgreenhouse.co.uk

Wightlink Limited

Gunwharf Road,

Portsmouth PO1 2LA Tel: 0871

376 1000

www.wightlink.co.uk

Winchester Science Centre &

Planetarium

Telegraph Way, Morn Hill,

Winchester,

Hampshire SO21 1HZ

Tel:01962863791

www.winchester

sciencecentre.org

ISLE OF WIGHT

Hovertravel

Quay Road, Ryde, Isle of Wight

PO33 2HB

Tel: 01983 717700

info@hovertravel.com

www.hovertravel.com

The Needles Park

Alum Bay, Isle of Wight

PO39 0JD

Tel: 08717200022

www.theneedles.co.uk

Shanklin Chine

3 Chine Hill Shanklin Isle of

Wight, PO37 6BW |

Tel: 01983 866432

www.shanklinchine.co.uk

KENT

Battle of Britain Memorial

New Dover Rd, Capel-le-Ferne,

Folkestone, CT18 7JJ

Tel: 01303 249292

enquiries@battleofbritain

memorial.org

www.battleofbritainmemorial.org

Bewl Water

Tel: 01892 890000

www.bewlwater.co.uk

nfo@bewlwater.co.uk

Catterbury Cathedral

Cathedral House,

11 The Precincts,

Canterbury, CT1 2EH

www.cantebury-cathedral.org

Canterbury Roman Museum

Butchery Lane,

Canterbury,

Kent

CT1 2JR. Tel: 01227 785575

www.canterbury-museum.co.uk

Canterbury Guided Tours

Christ Church Gate, The

Precincts, Canterbury,

Kent, CT1 2EE

guides@canterburyguidedtours.com

Telephone: +44 (0) 1227 459 779

www.canterburyguidedtours.com

Chiddingstone Castle

Chiddingstone, nr Edenbridge,

Kent TN8 7AD

www.chiddingstonecastle.org.uk

Tel: +44 (0)1892 870347

Folkestone Racecourse

Westenhangar,Folkestone,

Kent CT21 4HX

Tel: 01342 831703

Hever Castle & Gardens

Hever Rd, Hever,

Edenbridge, TN8 7NG

www.hevercastle.co.uk

Port Lympne Reserve

B2067, Lympne,

Hythe,

CT21 4LR,

www.aspinall

foundation.org/port-lympne

Rochester Cathedral

Garth House, Rochester

ME1 1SX

Tel: 01634 843366

www.rochestercathedral.org

Visit Canterbury

Communications Unit,

Canterbury City Council,

Military Road,

Canterbury,

Kent CT1 1YW

Tel: 01227 862000

www.canterbury.co.uk

Visit Faversham

The Heritage Centre, 10-13

Preston Street, Faversham,

Kent

ME13 8NS

Tel: 01795 534542

Visit Maidstone

Maidstone Borough Council,

Maidstone House,

King Street, Maidstone,

Kent. ME15 6JQ

www.visitmaidstone.com

Tel: 01622 602748

OXFORDSHIRE

Ardington House

Wantage,

Oxfordshire

OX12 8QA

Tel: 01235 821566

www.ardingtonhouse.com

Blenheim Palace

Woodstock, Oxfordshire

OX20 1PX Tel: 08700 602080

www.blenheimpalace.com

Bodleian Library

Broad St,

Oxford OX1 3BG

www.bodleian.ox.ac.uk

Buscot Park

Buscot Park, Faringdon,

Oxfordshire,SN7 8BU

Tel: 01367 240786

www.buscot park.com

Chinnor & Princes Risborough

Railway

Station Road,

Chinnor, OX39 4ER

Tel: 01844 353535

www.chinnorrailway.co.uk

Cogges Manor Farm

Church Ln, Witney

Oxfordshire

OX28 3LA

Tel:01993 772602

www.cogges.org.uk

Cotswold wildlife park

Bradwell Grove, Burford,

Oxfordshire

OX18 4JP

Tel: 01993 823006

www.cotswoldwildlifepark.co.uk

Didcot Railway Centre

Didcot, Oxfordshire

OX11 7NJ

Tel: 01235 817200

www.didcotrailwaycentre.org.uk

Hook Norton Brewery

Brewery Lane,

Hook Norton Banbury,

OX15 5NY

www.hooky.co.uk

Kingston Bagpuize House

Abingdon,

Oxfordshire

OX13 5AX Tel:01865 820 259

www.kingstonbagpuize

house.com

National Trust Upton House and

Gardens

Home Farm Dr,

Banbury

,OX15 6HT

Tel:01295 670266

www.nationaltrust.org.uk/

upton-house-and-gardens

River and Rowing Museum

Mill Meadows

Henley-on-Thames,

RG9 1BF

www.rrm.co.uk

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Stonor Park

Henley-on-Thames,

Oxfordshire, RG9 6HF

Tel: 01491 638587

www.stonor.com

Sulgrave Manor

Manor Road, Sulgrave,

Banbury,Oxfordshire,

OX17 2SDTel: 01295 760205

www.sulgravemanor.org.uk

Waterperry Gardens

Nr. Wheatley,Oxfordshire,

England,OX33 1JZ

01844 339254

office@waterperrygardens.co.uk

hwww.waterperrygardens.co.uk

SURREY

Denbies Wine Estate

London Road,

Dorking,Surrey, RH5 6AA

Tel: 01306 876616

www.denbiesvineyard.co.uk

Guildford Tourist Information

Centre

Guildford House, 155 High

Street, Guildford, Surrey,

GU1 3AJ Tel: 01483 444333

www.visitguildford.com

JGF Passenger Boats

6 Montague Close, Walton on

Thames, Surrey KT12 2NF

Tel: 01932 253374

www.jgf-boats.co.uk

Kew Gardens

Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew,

Richmond, Surrey TW9 3AB

Tel: 020 8332 5655

www.kew.org

The Savill Garden

Windsor Great Park

WickLane, Englefield Green

Surrey TW20 0UU

www.windsorgreatpark.co.uk

Surrey Tourism

Room 404, County Hall,Menrhyn

Road, Kingston upon Thames,

Surrey KT1 2DY Tel: 01483 444

333 www.visitsurrey.com

SUSSEX

Amberley Museum & Heritage

Centre

Houghton Bridge,

Station Road, Arundel,

West Sussex, BN18 9LT

Tel: 01798 831370

Anne of Cleves House and

Museum

52 Southover High Street,

Lewes, East Sussex,

BN27 1JA.

Tel: 01273 474610

www.sussexpast.co.uk/propertiesto-discover/anne-of-cleves-house

Arundal Castle

ArundaL,

WEST SUSSEX

www.arundelcastle.org

Tel: 01903 882173

Arundal Walking Tours

Tel: 07443 896 480

www.destinationarundel.com

Bluebell Railway

Sheffield Park Station,

Sheffield Park,

East Sussex

TN22 3QL

Tel: 01825 720800

www.bluebell-railway.com

Borde Hill Garden

High Weald AONB, Borde Hill

Ln, Haywards Heath

RH16 1XP

Tel: 01444 450326

www.bordehill.co.uk

Brighton Palace Pier

Madeira Drive, Brighton,

East Sussex, BN2 1TW

Tel: 01273 609361

www.brightonpier.co.uk

Globalls

1-5, The Village,

The Waterfront,

Brighton Marina, Brighton

BN2 5WA Tel: 01273 911510

www.globalls.co.uk

Herstmonceux Castle Gardens

and Grounds

Herstmonceux Castle,

Hailsham,

East Sussex,BN27 1RN

Tel: 01323 833816

www.herstmonceux-castle.com

Lewes Castle and Museum

Barbican House Museum

169, High Street, Lewes,

BN7 1YE. Tel: 01273 486290

www.sussexpast.co.uk/propertiesto-discover/lewes-castle

SibsUK Shutterstock

Marlipins Museum

36 High Street,

Shoreham,

BN43 5DA

Tel: 01273 462994

www.sussexpast.co.uk

/properties-to-discover/marlipinsmuseum

Michelham Priory

Upper Dicker, Hailsham,

East Sussex,BN27 3QS

Tel: 01323 844224

www.sussexpast.co.uk/michelha

m-priory

Newhaven Fort

Tel: 01273 517622

www.newhavenfort.org.uk

Pashley Manor Gardens

Ticehurst, Wadhurst,

East Sussex,

TN5 7HE

Tel: 01580 200888

www.pashleymanorgardens.com

Sussex past

Bull House, 92 High Street,

Lewes, Sussex

BN7 1XH

www.sussexpast.co.uk

The Observatory Science Centre

Wartling Road,Herstmonceux

East Sussex BN27 1RN

info@the-observatory.org

www.the-observatory.org

Tel: 01323 832731

Tangmere Aviation Museum

Gamecock Terrace,

Tangmere Nr. Chichester,

West Sussex,

PO20 2ES Tel: 01243 790 090

www.tangmere-museum.org.uk

Wakehurst Botanic Gardens

Sackville Way, Haywards Heath,

West Sussex,

RH17 6TN

Tel: 01444 894066

www.kew.org/wakehurst

Weald & Downland Living

Museum

Town Lane, Singleton,

Chichester, West Sussex

PO18 0EU

www.wealddown.co.uk

WWT Arundel Wetland Centre

Mill Road, Arundel,

West Sussex, BN18 9PB

wwt.org.uk/arundel

Tel: 01903 881530

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Over 800 years of

stories to discover!

GREAT SAVINGS

FOR GROUPS

OF 15+

Where marvellous group days out are enjoyed together

beaulieu.co.uk/groups NEW FOREST, HAMPSHIRE, SO42 7ZN

The South West

Jam first or cream first? In the South West, you can risk both and still be warmly welcomed. This is storybook country

Blyton wrote it, du Maurier haunted it, and film crews can’t stay away (Poldark’s smoulder helped, of course). Between

moors that brood and coasts that dazzle, you’ll find Exmoor, Dartmoor, and Bath one a misty wilderness, the other a

golden curve of Georgian elegance. There’s Stonehenge standing like an ancient shrug, the fossil-flecked cliffs of the

Jurassic Coast, and villages where pies, pasties and pints appear with theatrical timing. Add a squint of sunlight, and

frankly, you may never leave.

CORNWALL

Boconnoc

The Estate Office Boconnoc

Lostwithiel,Cornwall PL22 0RG

Tel: 01208 872507

www.boconnoc.com

Bodmin & Wenford Railway

Bodmin General Station,

Bodmin, Cornwall

PL31 1AQ

enquiries@bodminrailway.co.uk

www.bodminrailway.co.uk

Tel: 01208 73555

Bodmin Jail Attraction Ltd

Berrycoombe Road,

Bodmin

PL31 2NR

Tel: 0120876292

www.bodminjail.org

Camel Creek Adventure Park

Tredinnick,

Wadebridge PL27 7RA

Tel:01841 540276

www.camelcreek.co.uk

Cornwall Plus

Glasney Parc Penryn Campus

Treliever Road, Penryn

TR10 9FE

cornwall-plus.co.uk

Cornwall’s Regimental Museum

The Keep, Bodmin, Cornwall

PL31 1DU

Tel: +44 (0)1208 72810

www.cornwallsregimentalmuseum.org

The Eden Project

Bodelva

Cornwall,PL24 2SG

Groups@edenproject.com

Tel:01726 811903

Hangloose Adventures

Eden Project,

Bodelva,Par PL24 2SG

Tel: 01726 812724

hanglooseadventure.com

Healey's Cyder Farm

Penhallow, Truro

TR4 9LW, Tel:01872 573356

www.healeyscyder.co.uk

Land's End Visitor Centre

Hotel & Conservation SiteLands

End, Sennen,

Cornwall

TR19 7AA Tel: 08717200044

www.landsend-landmark.co.uk

Mount Edgcumbe House and

Country Park

Mount Edgcumbe, Cremyll,

Torpoint, Cornwall

PL10 1HZ

Tel: +44 1752 822 236

www.mountedgcumbe.gov.uk

Port Eliot Estate Office

St Germans, Saltash,

Cornwall

PL12 5ND Tel: 01503 230211

www.porteliot.co.uk

Portbyhan Hotel

Quay Rd, West Looe

CornwallPL13 2BU

E:stay@portbyhan.com

www.portbyhan.com

St Michael’s Mount

Estate Office,

Marazion,

Cornwall,TR17 0EJ

groups@stmichaelsmount.co.uk

www.stmichaelsmount.co.uk

Tel: 01736 710265

Truro Cathedral

14 St Mary's Street, Truro,

Cornwall TR1 2AF

Tel: 01872276782

www.trurocathedral.org.uk

DEVON

Buckfast Abbey

Buckfast,near Buckfastleigh,

DevonTQ11 0EE

Tel:01364645500

www.buckfast.org.uk

Coldharbour Mill

Uffculme, Cullompton

Devon

EX15 3EE

Tel: 01884 840960

www.coldharbourmill.org.uk

Clovelly Visitor Centre

Near Bideford, Devon

EX39 5TA

Tel: 01237 431781

www.clovelly.co.uk

Dartington Crystal

Torrington, Devon, EX38 7AN

tEL: 01805 626242

visitorcentre@dartington.co.uk

www.visitdartington.co.uk

Dartmouth Steam Railway &

River Boat Company

Queen's Park Station,

Paignton, Devon

TQ4 6AF Tel: 01803 555872

www.dartmouthrailriver.co.uk

The Donkey Sanctuary

Slade House Farm,

Sidmouth,

Devon

EX10 0NU

www.thedonkeysanctuary.org.uk

Tel: 01395 573156

Exeter Cathedral

1 The Cloisters

Exeter

EX1 1HS

Tel:01392 285970

www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk

Great Western Railway

First Great Western

Plymouth

Pl4 6ZZ Tel: 08457 000 125

www.firstgreatwestern.co.uk

Ilfracombe Carlton Hotel

Runnacleave Road Ilfracombe

EX34 8AR

Tel: 01271 862446

Langstone Cliff Hotel

Mount Pleasant Road, Dawlish

Warren, Dawlish,

EX7 0NA

www.langstone-hotel.co.uk

Tel: 01626 868000

Lynton Lynmouth Cliff Railway

(Bottom station)The Cliff Railway,

The Esplanade, Lynmouth

EX35 6EQ (Top station)

Lee Road, Lynton

EX35 6HW

Tel: 01598 753486

www.cliffrailwaylynton.co.uk

Plymouth Boat Trips

2-5 Commercial Wharf

Barbican, Plymouth

PL1 2NX

Tel: 01752 253153

info@plymouthboattrips.co.uk

www.plymouthboattrips.co.uk

Plymouth City Museums & Art

Gallery

Drake Circus,

Plymouth,

Devon PL4 8AJ

Tel: 01752 304774

Plymouth Gin Distillery

Black Friars Distillery,

Southside Street, Plymouth,

Devon PL1 2LQ

Tel: 01752 665292

www.plymouthgin.com

Plymouth Marketing Bureau

7th floor, Civic Centre,

Armada Way, Plymouth,

Devon PL1 2EW

Tel: 01752 304882

www.visitplymouth.co.uk

Princess Theatre

Torbay Road Torquay, Devon

TQ2 5EZ

Tel: 0844 871 3023 groups of

www.atgtickets.com/torquay

Royal Horticultural Society

Rosemoor Garden, Great

Torrington,

Devon, EX38 8PH

Tel: 01805 624067

www.rhs.org.uk

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North Devon’s

Hot Spot

• Special Group Admission Rates

• Free Tea or Coffee for Coach Drivers

• North Devons Number 1 Shopping Destination.

• Free on site parking

• Group menus on request

SITE OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK*

Factory experience only open Mon - Fri. Opening times subject to seasonal changes.

Bank Holidays and Winter openings may apply. Please call for more information

as booking is essential *Closed Easter Sunday and Christmas Day

Torrington Devon EX38 7AN • T 01805 626242

E visitorcentre@dartington.co.uk • www.visitdartington.co.uk

Follow us

A warm welcome

awaits you in Bournemouth!

* Groups are our speciality

* Plenty of walk-in showers

* Highly Accessible Hotel

* Parking on site (including Coaches)

* Family owned and operated since 1987

* Multi Award Winning Hotel

* Short drive to Poole, New Forest

and Jurassic Coast

01202 552111

www.marshamcourthotel.co.uk

Buckfast Abbey is a registered Charity No. 232497

TOURS

STAY

EAT

Explore Devon’s Hidden Gem

The monks welcome you to their home and hope you find here, peace and tranquillity. Enjoy the Abbey's

beautiful architecture and gardens, restaurant and shop and stay overnight in Northgate House Hotel.

Ask about our Experience Packages for groups of 10 - 50 people.

Groups: 01364 645532 or Accommodation: 01364 645630 and quote GPTRTD0525

Concerts and events all year round. Please check our website for the latest special offers and events.

What’s on

Abbey Church • Working Monastery • Exhibition • Gardens • Shops • Restaurants • Hotel & Conference Centre

Well behaved dogs on short leads welcome | Buckfast Abbey, Buckfastleigh, Devon TQ110EE • www.buckfast.org.uk

South Devon Railway

The Station,

Buckfastleigh,

Devon

TQ11 0DZ

www.southdevonrailway.co.uk

Tel: 01364 644370

Stuart Line Cruises

5 Camperdown Terrace,

Exmouth,

Devon EX8 1EJ

Tel : 01395 222144

www.stuartlinecruises.co.uk

Steam Railways at Woody Bay

Station

Woody Bay Station,

Martinhoe Cross,

Parracombe, BARNSTAPLE,

EX31 4RA

www.lynton-rail.co.uk

Trago Mills

Liverton ,Newton Abbot,

Devon, TQ12 6JD

Tel: 01626 821111

www.trago.co.uk

DORSET

Athelhampton House and

Gardens

Athelhampton House,

Athelhampton, Dorchester.

DT2 7LG, Tel: 01305 848363

www.athelhampton.co.uk

Bournemouth Tourism

Visitor Information Bureau,

Westover Road, Bournemouth,

Dorset BH1 2BU

Tel: 0845 051 1700

www.bournemouth.co.uk

Broadwindsor Craft Centre

Broadwindsor, Dorset.

DT8 3PX

Tel; 01308 868362

www.broadwindsor-crafts.co.uk

City Cruises Poole

Tel: 020 77 400 437

www.citycruisespoole.com

Compton Acres

164 Canford Cliffs Road,

Poole,Dorset

BH13 7ES,Tel: 01202 700778

www.comptonacres.co.uk

Kingston Maurward

Dorchester, Dorset

DT2 8PY Tel: 01305 215 003

events@kmc.ac.uk

www.kingstonmaurward.com

Lulworth Castle & Park

East Lulworth,

Dorset BH20 5QS

Marsham Court Hotel

3 Russell Cotes Rd,

East Cliff,

Bournemouth

BH1 3AB

marshamcourthotel.co.uk

Monkey World- Ape Rescue

Centre

Longthorns,

Nr Wareham,

Dorset BH20 6HH

apes@monkeyworld.org

www.monkeyworld.org

Tel: 01929 462537

Sherborne Castle

New Road

Sherborne, Dorset

DT9 5NR

Tel.: (01935) 812072

castleoffice@sherbornecastle.com

www.sherbornecastle.com

Swanage Railway

Station House

Railway Station Approach

Swanage

Dorset

BH19 1HB

Tel:01929 425800

www.swanagerailway.co.uk

GLOUCESTERSHIRE

Avon Valley Railway

Bitton Station, Bath Road, Bitton,

Bristol,

BS30 6HD

info@avonvalleyrailway.org

www.avonvalleyrailway.org

Tel: 0117 932 5538

Berkeley Castle

Berkeley,

Gloucestershire ,GL13 9BQ

Tel: 01453 810332

www.berkeley-castle.com

Bourton House Garden

Bourton-on-the-Hill, nr Moretonin-Marsh,

Gloucestershire,

GL56 9AE

www.bourtonhouse.com

Chatham Historic Dockyard

Church Ln,

Chatham ME4 4TE

Tel:01634 823800

www.thedockyard.co.uk

Cheltenham Borough Council

Municipal Offices,

Promenade,

Cheltenham GL50 9SA

Tel: 01242 262626

Cheltenham Racecourse

Cheltenham,

Gloucestershire

GL50 4SH

Tel: 01242 513014

www.cheltenham.co.uk

Cotswold Farm Park,

Guiting Power,

Cheltenham, Gloucestershire,

GL54 5UG

www.cotswoldfarmpark.co.uk

Tel: 01451 850 307

Cotswold Tourism

Environmental Department,

Shire Hall,

Gloucestershire, GL1 2TG

Tel: 01452 425673

www.cotswolds.com

Gloucester Docks

Llanthony Warehouse,

The Docks, Gloucester,

Gloucestershire

GL1 2EH

Tel: 01452 318200

www.nmw.org.uk/gloucester

Gloucester Quays

St Ann Way,

Gloucester, GL1 5SH

Tel: 01452 338933

www.gloucesterquays.co.uk

Gloucestershire and

Warwickshire Steam Railway

(GWSR)

The Railway Station,

Toddington, Glos; GL54 5DT

www.gwsr.com

Tel: 01242 621902

Highgrove Enterprises

PO Box 93

Tetbury GL8 0AY

Tel: 0207 766 7310

www.highgrovegardens.com

Mechanical Music Museum

The Oak House,

High Street, Northleach,

Gloucestershire

GL54 3ET

Tel: +44 (0)1451 860181

www.mechanicalmusic.co.uk

Mill Dene Garden

School Lane, Blockley,

Moreton in Marsh,

Gloucestershire

GL56 9HU

Tel: 44(0)1386 700457

www.milldenegarden.co.uk

Sudeley Castle

Winchcombe,

Gloucestershire

GL54 5JD, Tel: 01242604244

www.sudeleycastle.co.uk

Taurus Crafts

The Old Park , Lydney,

Gloucestershire,

GL15 6BU,

Tel: 01594 844841

www.tauruscrafts.co.uk

Visit Cheltenham

77 Promenade,

Cheltenham, GL50 1PJ

Tel: 01242 226033

www.VisitCheltenham.com

WWT Slimbridge Wetland Centre

Slimbridge Wetland Centre,

Gloucestershire,, GL2 7BT

Tel: 01453 891223

wwt.org.uk/slimbridge

SOMERSET

Avon River Cruises

H/O 37 Colthurst Drive,

Hanham, Bristol, BS15 3SG

Tel: Boat Mobile 07854 879508

Bath Tourism Bureau

Abbey Chambers,

Abbey Churchyard,

Bath, Somerset, BA1 1LY

Tel: 0906 711 2000

www.visitbath.co.uk

The Bishops Palace

Wells, Somerset. BA5 2PD

Tel: 01749 988111

www.bishopspalacewells.co.uk

Bath and West Showground

The Show ground,

Shepton Mallet, Somerset BA4

6QN, Tel: 01749 822200

Bristol Zoo and Gardens

Clifton,

Bristol BS8 3HA

Tel: 0117 974 7399

www.bristolzoo.org.uk

Brunel's ss Great Britain

Great Western

Dockyard,Bristol BS1 6TY

Tel: 0117 9260680

www.ssgreatbritain.org

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FINALIST

AWARDS

Best Museum or Gallery

WORKING

WOOL

MUSEUM

Cheddar Caves & Gorge

Cheddar, Somerset

BS27 3QF Tel: 01934 742343

www.cheddarcaves.co.uk

Destination Bristol

53 Queen Square

Bristol BS1 4LH

www.Visitbristol.co.uk

Diocese of Bath & Wells

The Old Deanery

St Andrew’s Street Wells

Somerset BA5 2UG

Tel: 01749 670777

www.bathandwells.org.uk

Glastonbury Abbey

Abbey Gatehouse,

Magdalene St,

Glastonbury BA6 9EL

Tel: 01458 832267

:www.glastonburyabbey.com

Haynes International Motor

Museum

Castle Cary Road,Sparkford,

Nr Yeovil, Somerset,

BA22 7LH

www.haynesmotormuseum.com

Tel: 01963 440804

Hestercombe Gardens

Cheddon Fitzpaine, Taunton,

Somerset TA2 8LG

www.hestercombe.com/groups

Tel: 01823 413923

Monkton Elm Garden and Pet

Centre

Monkton Heathfield,

Taunton, Somerset

TA2 8QN ,Tel: 01823 412381

www.monktonelmgarden

centre.co.uk

Roman Baths & Pump Room

Stall Street, Bath,

Somerset BA1 1LZ

Tel: 01225 477 785

www.romanbaths.co.uk

Sheppy’s Cider Ltd

Three Bridges, Bradford-on-tone,

Taunton, Somerset,

TA4 1ER Tel: 01823 461 233

Somerset Tourism

Somerset County Council,

County Hall, Taunton,

Somerset

TA1 4DY Tel: 01749 835416

www.visitsomerset.co.uk

Tyntesfield

Wraxall, Tyntesfield, Bristol

BS48 1NX Tel: 0344 800 4966


tyntesfield

The Walled Gardens of

Cannington & Tea Rooms

Church Street, Cannington,

Bridgwater, Somerset

TA5 2HA Tel:01278 655042

West Somerset Railway

he Railway Station, Minehead,

TA24 5BG, info@wsrail.net

www.west-somersetrailway.co.uk

Yarn Market Hotel

25-33 High St, Dunster,

Minehead TA24 6SF

Tel: 01643 821425

www.yarnmarkethotel.co.uk

WILTSHIRE

Butterfly World

Studley Grange Garden & Leisure

Park, Hay Lane, Wroughton,

Swindon SN4 9QU

Tel: 01793 852 400

Lacock Abbey, Fox Talbot

Museum and Village

Lacock, Chippenham

SN15 2LG Tel: 01249 730459

www.nationaltrust.org.uk/lacockabbey-fox-talbotmuseum-and-village

Longleat Enterprises Ltd.

The Estate Office, Longleat,

Warminster, Wiltshire

BA12 7NW,Tel: 01985 844328

www.longleat.co.uk

McArthurglen Designer Outlet

Kemble Drive, Swindon,

Wiltshire

SN2 2DY Tel: 01793 507600

www.swindondesigneroutlet.com

Oldbury Tours

19 Shelburne Rd,

Calne, SN11 8EW

Tel:07947 488665

oldburytours.co.uk/

Salisbury Cathedral

The Close, Salisbury, Wiltshire,

SP1 2EN Tel: 01722 555120

groups@salcath.co.uk

www.salisburycathedral.org.uk

Stonehenge

Amesbury, Salisbury SP4 7DE

www.englishheritage.org.uk/visit/

places/ stonehenge

STEAM - Museum of the Great

Western Railway

Kemble Drive, Swindon

SN2 2TA Tel: 01793 466637

www.steam-museum.org.uk

Stourhead House and Garden

Stourton, Warminster

BA12 6QF


stourhead

Graham Mann Shutterstock

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Yorkshire

Yorkshire doesn’t do modesty. It does magnificence. From the wild sweep of the North York Moors to the green-folded

hush of the Dales, this is landscape with presence. Villages cling like moss to hillsides, and cities York, Harrogate, Leeds

stride forward with cobbles underfoot and confidence in every brick. The locals call it “God’s own country,” and frankly,

who’s arguing? It gave us the Brontë sisters, after all Charlotte, Emily, Anne whose windswept imaginings now rattle

across heather and stone. Yorkshire is both epic and everyday, a place where teashops rival cathedrals and every

footpath promises a novel in waiting.

Bedern Hall

Bartle Garth,

St Andrewgate, York, YO1 7AL

www.bedernhall.co.uk

Tel: 01904 646030

Beningbrough Hall, Gallery and

Gardens

Beningbrough, York,

North Yorkshire YO30 1DD

Tel: 01904 472027

beningbrough@national

trust.org.uk

Bizzie Lizzies's

36 Swadford Street, Skipton,

BD23 1QY,

Tel: 01756 709570

info@bizzielizzies.co.uk

bizzielizzies.co.uk

Bolton Abby Steam Railway

Bolton Abbey Railway Station,

Bolton Abbey,

Skipton, North Yorkshire

BD23 6AF

Tel: 01756 710614

Bolton Castle

Bolton Castle, Leyburn, North

Yorkshire, DL8 4ET

info@boltoncastle.co.uk

Telephone: 01969 623981

www.boltoncastle.co.uk

Brontë Parsonage Museum

Church Street,

Haworth,

Keighley BD22 8DR

Tel:01535 642323

www.bronte.org.uk

Danby Lodge National Park

Centre

Danby,Whitby, Y021 2NB

Tel:01439 772737

northyorkmoors.org.uu/

danbylodge

The Deep

Tower Street,

Hull HU1 4DP

Tel: 01482 381000

www.thedeep.co.uk

The Forbidden Corner Ltd

Tupgill Park Estate,

Coverham,, North Yorkshire

DL8 4TJ

Tel: 01969 640638

www.theforbidden

corner.co.uk

Flamingo Land Resort

Kirby Misperton,

Malton , YO17 6UX

Tel:0800 408 8840

www.flamingoland.co.uk

Harewood House Trust

Harewood House,

Harewood, Leeds,

LS17 9LG

Tel:0113 218 1017

www.harewood.org/

visit/groups/

JORVIK Viking Centre

15-23 Coppergate Walk,

York, YO1 9WT

groups@yorkat.co.uk

www.jorvikvikingcentre.co.uk

Tel: 01904 615505

Leeds Industrial Museum at

Armley Mills

Canal Road Armley Leeds

LS12 2QF Tel: 0113 378 3173

armley.mills@leeds.gov.uk

Lightwater valley

North Stainley, Ripon,

North Yorkshire

HG4 3HT

Tel: 0871 720 0011

leisure@lightwatervalley.co.uk

www.lightwatervalley.co.uk

Lotherton Hall

Off Collier Lane,

Aberford, Leeds LS25 3EB,

Tel: 0113 378 2959

Magna Science Adventure Centre

Sheffield Road,

Templeborough,

Rotherham, S60 1DX

Tel: 01709 720002

www.visitmagna.co.uk

Merchant Adventurers’ Hall

Tel: 01904 654818

www.theyorkcompany.co.uk

National Media Museum

Bradford BD1 1NQ ,

Tel: 0844 856 3797

www.nationalmedia

museum.org.uk

National Railway Museum

Leeman Road, York,

NorthYorkshire

YO26 4XJ Tel: 08448 153139

www.nrm.org.uk

Newby Hall & Gardens

The Estate office,

Newby Hall,

Ripon, North Yorkshire

HG4 5AE Tel: 0845 4504068

North York Moors National Park

North York Moors National Park

Authority

The Old Vicarage

Bondgate,Helmsley,YO62 5BP

general@northyorkmoors.org.uk

Telephone: 01439 772700

www.northyorkmoors.org.uk

North Yorkshire Moors Railway

Pickering Station,

Pickering,

North Yorkshire

YO18 7AJ Tel: 01751 472508

www.nymr.co.uk

Visit Rydale

North Yorkshire

wwwvisitrydale.co.uk

World of James Herriot Ltd.

23 Kirkgate, Thirsk,

North Yorkshire.

YO7 1PL

Group Contact Number:

Tel: 01845 524234

www.worldofjamesherriot.com

Yorks Chocolate story

King's Square, York,

YO1 7LD

Tel: 0845 498 9411

www.yorkschocolatestory.com

Castle Howard

North Yorkshire

YO60 7DA York YO60 7DA

Tel: 01653 648333

www.castlehoward.co.uk

Dales Countryside Museum

Burtersett Road

Station Yard, Hawes

DL8 3NT,

Tel: 01969 666210

www.dalescountry

sidemuseum.org.uk

Keighley & Worth Valley

Railway

The Railway Station

Haworth West Yorkshire

BD22 8NJ

Tel: 01535 645214

(09:00-17:30, 7 days a week)

www.kwvr.co.uk

Leeds Art Gallery

The Headrow

Leeds ,LS1 3AA museumsand

galleries.leeds.gov.uk

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Wales

Wales is a land that sings, sometimes in choirs, sometimes in the wind that races down its valleys and rattles its castle

gates. Once defined by coal and chapel, it now shifts between mountain majesty and seaside serenity with effortless

charm. Snowdonia looms like a sleeping giant, while the coastline over 100 beaches strong stretches out in golden

punctuation. Castles? Wales collects them like postcards. Conwy, Caernarfon, Caerphilly, Beaumaris each with enough

battlements to launch a thousand daydreams. And tucked into its far corner, St David’s, Britain’s tiniest city, cradles a

cathedral big enough for legends. Wales doesn’t ask for attention. It earns it.

Aberglasney Restoration Trust

Aberglasney Gardens, Llangathen,

Carmarthenshire.

SA32 8QH

www.aberglasney.org

Bala Lake Railway

Rheilffordd Llyn Tegid Ltd

The Station,

Llanuwchllyn LL23 7DD

Tel: 01678 540666

www.bala-lake-railway.co.uk

Bodnant Welsh Food

Furnace Farm,

Tal-y-cafn,

Conwy LL28 5RP

Tel: 01492 651100

www.bodnant-welshfood.co.uk

BRECON MOUNTAIN RAILWAY

LTD

Pant Station, Pant,

Merthyr Tydfil, CF49 2DD

www.bmr.wales

Tel: 01685 722988

CADW

Plas Carew, Unit 5/7

Cefn Coed, Parc Nantgarw,

Cardiff

CF15 7QQ

Tel: 01443 336000

www.cadw.wales.gov.uk

Cardiff Castle

Castle Street,

Cardiff CF10 3RB

Tel: 029 2087 8100

www.cardiffcastle.com

Cardiff University

Park Place, Cardiff CF10 3AT

Tel: 029 2087 4000

www.cardiff.ac.uk

Constitution Hill Ltd. trading as

Aberystwyth Cliff Railway

Cliff Terrace

Aberystwyth,

SY23 2DN

Tel: 01970617642

www.aberystwythcliff

railway.co.uk

Cyfarthfa Castle & Museum

Brecon Road

Merthyr Tydfil CF47 8RE

Tel: 01685 727371

Dilplomat Hotel

Felinfoel Road,

LlanelliSA15 3PJ

Tel: 01554 756156

www.diplomat-hotel-wales.com

Dyffryn Gardens

St Nicholas,

Vale of Glamorgan,

South Wales CF5 6SU

Tel: 029 2059 3328

www.dyffryngardens.org.uk

Dylan Thomas Boathouse

Dylan’s Walk, Langharne,

Carmarthenshire,

South Wales SA33 4SD

Tel: 01994 427420

www.dylanthomas

boathouse.com

Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland

Railways

Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland

Railways Harbour Station

Porthmadog Gwynedd

LL49 9NF

Tel: 01766 516024

www.festrail.co.uk

Horse Drawn Boats Llangollen

The Wharf Llangollen

Denbighshire LL20 8TA

www.horsedrawnboats.co.uk

Tel: 01978 860702

Llechwedd Slate Caverns

Blaenau Ffestiniog, Gwynedd,

North Wales

LL41 3NB Tel: 01766 830 306

www.llechwedd-slatecaverns.co.uk

Llanberis Lake Railway

Gilfach Ddu, Llanberis,

Caernarfon, Gwynedd,

North Wales

LL55 4TY

Tel: 01286 870549

www.lake-railway.co.uk

Llys y Frân Country Park &

Reservoir

Clarbeston Road,

Haverfordwest

SA63 4RR

Tel:01437 532273

www.llys-y-fran.co.uk

Millennium Stadium

Westgate Street,

Cardiff CF10 1NS

Tel: 0870 013 8600

www.millenniumstadium.com

National Botanic Garden

of Wales

Llanarthne,

Carmarthenshire SA32 8HG

Tel: (01558) 668768

www.gardenofwales.org.uk

National Waterfront Museum

Oystermouth Road,

Maritime Quarter,

Swansea, South Wales

SA1 3RD

Tel: 01792 638950

www.museumwales.ac.uk

National Wool Museum

Dre-fach Felindre,

Nr Newcastle Emlyn,

Llandysul, Carmarthenshire

SA44 5UP

Tel: 01559 370929

www.museumwales.ac.uk

Pembroke Castle

Pembroke,

Pembrokeshire, South West

Wales SA71 4LA

Tel: 01646 684585

www.pembroke-castle.co.uk

Picton Castle & Gardens

The Rhos

Haverfordwest

Pembrokeshire

SA62 4AS

Tel: 014437 751326

www.pictoncastle.co.uk

Portmeirion

Gwynedd,

Wales LL48 6ER

Tel: 01766 770 000

www.portmeirion-village.com

Powis Castle And Garden

Welshpool,

Powys

SY21 8RF

Tel: 01938 551929

www.nationaltrust.org.uk/powiscastle

Rhondda Cynon Taf

www.croesorhct.cymru

www.visitrct.wales

Royal Mint

Pontyclun

CF72 8YT

Tel: 0333 241 2223

www.royalmint.com

Snowdon Mountain Railway

Llanberis,

Caernarfon, LL55 4TY

Tel: 01286 870 223

bookings@snowdonrailway.co.uk

www.snowdonrailway.co.uk

Vale of Rheidol Railway Ltd

Park Avenue,

Aberystwyth, Ceredigion,

SY231PG

www.rheidolrailway.co.uk

Tel: 01970 625819

Visit Cardiff

The Courtyard – CY1, County

Hall, Atlantic Wharf, Cardiff,

CF10 4UW www.visitcardiff.com

Tel: 029 2087 3310

Visit South Wales

Level 3, Civic Offices,

Angel Street, Bridgend CF31 4WB

Tel: 0845 600 2639

www.visitsouthernwales.org

Wales Millenium centre

Bute Place, Cardiff,

Wales CF10 5AL

Tel: 029 2063 6464

www.wmc.org.uk

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Welsh Canal Holiday Craft Ltd

T/A Horse Drawn Boats

The Wharf, Llangollen

Denbighshire, LL20 8TA

Tel: 01978 860702

www.horsedrawnboats.co.uk

Winding House

Cross Street,

New Tredegar,

Caerphilly County Borough,

NP24 6EG

Tel: 01443 822 666

www.windinghouse.co.uk

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Llwynhendy, Llanelli,

Carmarthenshire, -SA14 9SH

Tel: 01554 741087

wwt.org.uk/llanelli

ake a once in a lifetime adventure to the summit of

Snowdon, a journey described as one of the most scenic

railway journeys in the world. With stunning scenery and

awe-inspiring views, it’s a wonderful day out in North Wales.

Group discounts for 25+ passengers. Email our dedicated

group booking team at: bookings@snowdonrailway.co.uk

or call 01286 870 223.

Scotland

Scotland doesn’t so much unfold as rise misty, muscular and magnificently moody. It’s the British Isles’ shape-shifter:

mountains and moorland, lochs that brood, beaches that blink in sudden sunlight. The Highlands breathe old legends,

the Islands keep their secrets, and castles perch like punctuation on every ridge. Golfers, falconers, foragers there’s a tour

for that. And the food? No longer just tatties and a dram though you’ll find those too but a world-class spread of

smokehouses, seafood, and Highland hospitality. Edinburgh whispers and winks from its ghost-strewn closes, while the

Western Isles call from across the waves. The only thing you’ll struggle with is knowing when to stop.

Armadale Castle, Gardens &

Museum of the Isles,

www.armadalecastle.com

Balmoral

The Estate Office,

Balmoral, Ballater,

Aberdeenshire AB35 5TB

Tel: 013397 42534

www.balmoralcastle.com

Blair Castle

Blair Atholl, Pitlochry, Perthshire

PH18 5TL Tel: 01796 481207

www.blair-castle.co.uk

Cairngorn Mountain Ltd

Cairngorn Ski Area,

Aviemore ,PH22 1RB

Tel: 01479 861336

Castle Hill Heritage Centre

Harbour Road Castletown

Caithness

KW14 8TG

www.castletownheritage.co.uk

Castle of Mey

Thurso, Caithness

KW14 8XH Tel: 01847 851473

www.castleofmey.org.uk

Crieff Visitor Centre

Muthill Road, Crieff

Perthshire, PH7 4HQ

Tel: 01764 654065

info@crieff.co.uk

www.crieff.co.uk

Dolphin Spirit Inverness

Inverness Marina, Stadium Road,

Inverness,IV1 1FF

www.dolphinspirit.co.uk

Dunvegan Castle and Gardens

Dunvegan, Isle of Skye,

IV55 8WF , Tel:01470 521206

info@dunvegancastle.com

www.dunvegancastle.com

Edinburgh Military Tattoo

The Tattoo Office, 32 Market

Street,Edinburgh,

Lothian,EH1 1QB

Scotland, Tel: 08707 555 1188

www.edintattoo.co.uk

Floors Castle

Roxburgh Street,

Kelso TD5 7RW

Tel:01573 223333

www.roxburghe.net/castle

Glamis Castle

Glamis Angus

DD8 1RJ

Web:www.glamis-castle.co.uk

Tel: 01307 840393

Glen Moray

Glen Moray Distillery,

Elgin,

Morayshire, IV30 1YE

Tel: 01343 542577

www.glenmoray.com

Gordon Castle Walled Garden

Fochabers

Morayshire IV32 7PQ

Tel:+44(0)1343 61231

www.gordoncastle.co.uk

Gretna Gateway Outlet Village

Glasgow Road,

Gretna,

Scotland,

DG16 5GG

Tel: 01461 339028

Hard rock cafe Edinburgh

18 George Street

Edinburgh,

EH2 2PF

Tel: 0131 260 3000

www.hardrockcafes.info

Hopetoun House

South Queensferry,

Edinburgh

EH30 9SL

Tel: 0131 331 2451

www.hopetoun.co.uk

Isle Of Arran Distillery

Lochranza,

Isle of Arran ,KA27 8HJ

Tel: 0044 (0)1770 830264.

www.arranwhisky.com

Inveraray Castle

Inveraray PA32 8XT

enquiries@inveraray-castle.com

www.inveraray-castle.com

Tel: 01499302203

Keith & Dufftown Railway

Dufftown Station,

Station Road, Dufftown, Moray,

AB55 4BA, Tel: 01340 821181.

www.keith-dufftownrailway.co.uk

Kinlochlaich House

Appin PA38 4BD

Mellerstain House and Gardens

Mellerstain House

Gordon,Scottish Borders,

TD3 6LG

www.mellerstain.com

Tel: 01573 410225

Mull of Galloway

Drummore

Stranraer DG9 9HP

www.mull-of-galloway.co.uk

The National Trust for Scotland

28 Charlotte Square,

Edinburgh EH2 4ET

Tel: 0844 493 2100

www.nts.org.uk

New Lanark World Heritage Site

New Lanark Mills,

Lanark, ML11 9BY

Tel: 01555 661345

www.newlanark.org

Pentland Ferries

Pier Rd. St Margaret's Hope

Orkney KW17 2SW

www.pentlandferries.co.uk

Robert Burns Centre

Mill Road,

Dumfries,Dumfries & Galloway,

DG2 7BE

Scone Palace

Perth PH2 6BD

Tel:01738 552300

www.scone-palace.co.uk

Scottish Football Museum

Hampden Park,

Glasgow G42 9BA

Tel: 0141 616 6139

www.scottishfoot

ballmuseum.org.uk

Secret Bunker

Crown Buildings,

St Andrews, Fife,KY16 8QH

Tel:01333312040

www.secretbunker,co.uk

Strathspey Steam Railway

Aviemore Station,

Dalfaber Road, Aviemore

PH22 1PY

Tel: 01479 810725

Sterling Mills Shopping Centre

Tillicoultry, Clackmannanshire,

Scotland, FK13 6HQ

Tel: 01259 752100

www.sterlingmills.com

The Dalgarven Mill

Dalgarven Kilwinning

KA13 6PL

www.dalgarvenmill.org.uk

The Devil’s Porridge Museum

Annan Rd,,Eastriggs DG12 6TF

Tel: 01461 700021

www.devilsporridge.org.uk

VisitScotland

Ocean Point One, 94 Ocean

Drive, Edinburgh EH6 6JH

Tel: 0131 472 2222

www.visitscotland.org

World Golf Museum

Bruce Embankment, St Andrews

KY16 9AB

Tel: 01334 460046

MuseumFOH@randa.org

worldgolfmuseum.com

WWT Caerlaverock Wetland

Centre

Eastpark Farm, Caerlaverock,

Dumfriesshire, Scotland,

DG1 4RS,Tel: 01387 770200

wwt.org.uk/caerlaverock

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Crieff

Visitor Centre

Set in the beautiful Perthshire countryside and home

to internationally-renowned Caithness Glass. Enjoy

watching the skilled craftsmen at work in a close-up studio

environment, before spending time in our

Gifts, Glass and Art & Collectables Areas. You can

also discover more about the history of the local area

in our Highland Drover’s Exhibition.

Afterwards visit our Restaurant, which can seat up to 180.

We use the best local produce and our menu offers great

value. We also have extensive FREE coach parking.

For further information about what we can offer your coach party,

please call 01764 654065 or email rest@crieff.co.uk

www.crieff.co.uk

The Past, Present and Future of Golf

Brought to Life Around You

Visit us in St Andrews

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Follow in the footsteps of Kings at Scone

Palace. Explore magnificent State Rooms, stand

on the historic Moot Hill, navigate the Murray

Star Maze, or enjoy the beauty of 100 acres of

woodland gardens.

Prebook a guided tour of the Palace

Tour the gardens with Head Gardener

Choice of dining options

Coach Friendly Status

Groups of 12+ pre-booking essential

Contact us to book your trip today

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Ireland

Ireland doesn’t just tell stories it breathes them. Its heritage seeps into every note, poem and passing pint. From ancient

myths to modern mischief, it’s shaped the soul of storytelling itself. Step into a pub and you’ll find philosophy served with

your Guinness, music threading the air like woodsmoke, and that elusive magic known as craic part banter, part warmth,

part something you can’t bottle. Food, drink, laughter, and lyricism form the country’s cultural backbone. In Ireland, even

the silences have something to say.

Abbey Hotel

Galway Rd, Ballypheasan,

Roscommon, Ireland

Phone: +353 90 662 6240

Ardgillan Castle,

Balbriggan, Co. Dublin

Tel: 01 849 2212

www.ardgillancastle.ie

Ballaghmore Castle

Dublin Road,

Borris-in-Ossory,

Co. Laois Tel. 0505 21453

www.castleballaghmore.com

Bantry House & Gardens

Bantry House, Bantry,Co.Cork,

Ireland,Tel: + 353 27 50047

www.bantryhouse.com

Blarney Castle & Gardens

Blarney, Cork, Ireland

Tel: 00 353 21 438 5252

www.blarneycastle.ie

Casino Model Railway

Dublin Road, Fingal, K36 TW67

County Dublin

www.modelrailwaymuseum.ie

Hard Rock Cafe Dublin

12 Fleet Street, Temple Bar,

Dublin, Tel: 01 671 7777

www.hardrock.com

House of Waterford Crystal

The Mall, Waterford, Co.

Waterford, Ireland

Tel: +353 51 317 000

www.waterfordvisitorcentre.com

Irish Linen Centre and Lisburn

Museum

Market Square Lisburn

BT28 1AG

www.lisburnmuseum.com

Irish National Stud & Gardens

Brallistown Little, Tully, Co

Kildare, R51 AP20

Tel : + 353 (0) 45 521 617

reservations@irishnationalstud.ie

www.irishnationalstud.ie

Kilbeggan Distillery Experience

Tel: 00353 57 933 2134

www.kilbeggandistillery.com

Kylemore Abbey

Kylemore, Pollacappul,

Connemara, Co. Galway, Ireland

Tel: +353 95 41146

www.kylemoreabbey.com

Malahide Castle & Gardens

Back Rd, Broomfield, Dublin

www.malahidecastleandgardens.ie

Mount Stewart

Portaferry Road, Newtownards,

County Down BT22 2AD

Tel: 028 4278 8387

Newbridge House and Farm

Hearse Rd,Newbridge

Demense, Donabate,

Co Dublin

wwwnewbridgehouseandfarm.com

Newbridge Silverware

Newbridge

Co, Kildare

Ireland.

www.newbridgesilverware.com

Russborough House & Parklands

Blessington Co. Wicklow,

Ireland, W91 C640

Tel: +353 (0)45 865239

info@russborough.ie

www.russboroughhouse.ie

Shannon Ferry Group Limited

Killimer, Kilrush, Co. Clare.

Tel: +353 65 9053124

www.shannonferries.com

Watercourse Distillery Ltd.

Jameson Distillery Tours &

Banquets,

The Old Jameson Distillery, Bow

Street,Smithfield Dublin 7

Tel:01 807 2355

www.tours.jamesonwhiskey.com

Wells House & Gardens

Wells House & Gardens,

Ballyedmond, Gorey,Co.

Wexford., Tel: +353 (0)53

9186737

www.wellshouse.ie

Downhill Demesne & Hezlett

Florence Court

Tel: +442866348249


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Giant’s Causeway

44 Causeway Road,

Bushmills, County Antrim

BT75 8SU Tel: 028 2073 1855

Doolin Cave

Craggycoradon East, Doolin,

Co. Clare, Ireland V95 R299

doolincave.ie

Guinness Storehouse

8 Saint James Avenue

Dublin 8, D08 W8Y1

County Dublin

Tel :353 1 408 4800

www.guinness-storehouse.com

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From horses to horticulture, experience the natural beauty

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Learn about the Stud on a guided tour or at your leisure,

relax in the Japanese Gardens Café, & browse the Gift Shop.

We are open 7 days a week from February to December - it is essential to check the

website or contact us for opening hours, & we can advise the best time of year to visit.

T: +353 (0) 45 521 617

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Newquay

Weymouth

Eastbourne

Blackpool

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Torquay

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