The town is nestled between three hills and two beaches, and hosts some castle ruins, a pier and a harbour. The seafront hosts Victorian / Edwardian buildings mostly 4/5 stories high. The wide promenade protects the buildings from the revenges of the Irish Sea and offers space to sit, soak up the sun and view the surrounding hills and mountains which in winter are often covered in snow. On a clear day you may see the tallest mountain in Wales, Snowdon.

Devil's Bridge is world-renowned for: the three bridges, the great little narrow gauge steam railway that climbs through the verdant Vale of Rheidol from Aberystwyth & the cascading waterfalls of the river Mynach. Devil's Bridge's most famous feature is probably the unique arrangement of its three bridges -which are built one on top of the other. The original bridge was believed to have been built either by the Cistercian monks of Strata Florida abbey or by Knights Templar. The latest bridge was built by the County Council during this century.

An historic ‘beacon status’ market town full of local character, built around the 12^th century castle from which it took its name. The town boasts Georgian Buildings, with cobbled market place, riverside & woodland walks. A short drive takes us to High Force Waterfall, England’s largest waterfall, is reached via a short woodland walk from the coach park, with a picnic area and gift shop.

After a stop in Betws-y-Coed, we continue to Rhyd Ddu for the trip on the Welsh Highland Railway.  The train runs from Rhyd Ddu to Caernarfon, snaking around seemingly impossible bends, up hard gradients and around the foothills of Snowdon, the journey ends by passing alongside the awe inspiring Caernarfon Castle. Finally there will be some free time in Caernarfon.

Journey back in time as one of the vintage steam-hauled train meanders its way through 16 miles of glorious countryside from Shropshire’s Gem of a medieval market town Bridgnorth, through Highley then onto the timeless village of Arley slumbering on the river banks, and onto Kidderminster  Station. We rejoin the coach to Bewdley for some free time before heading home.

Enjoy a visit to Bury Market, and then venture back on a nostalgic journey through time on a full size steam train, from Bury to Rawtenstall following the 8 mile winding route of the River Irwell.  Finish off with a visit to Oswaldtwistle Shopping Mill. 

We first travel to Buxton for some free time. Later we go to Whaley Bridge and join the ‘Judith Mary II’ canal boat for a two and a half hour cruise along the beautiful Upper Peak Forest Canal. The boat is fully central heated, with a well stocked licensed bar, and toilets on board. During the cruise you will be served Cream Tea (includes: Assorted Sandwiches, Hot Scones with Jam & Fresh Cream, Tea/Coffee)

The Cotswolds is an area of England popular with visitors from all over the world, the Cotswolds are well-known for gentle hillsides (‘wolds’), sleepy villages and for being so ‘typically English’.

There are hundreds of delightful villages such as Broadway, Stow-on-the-Wold, and Bourton-on-the-Water. Above all, the local honey-coloured limestone, used for everything from the stone floors in the houses to the tiles on the roof, has ensured that the area has a magical uniformity of architecture.

The beautiful scenery and peaceful lakes can't be missed during a visit to the Elan Valley. Set against a spectacular backdrop of Victorian stone dams, the Elan Valley Visitor Centre is the perfect starting point for your visit to the area.

We travel first to Esholt which is most famous for having been used for some of the exterior location filming of Yorkshire TV's popular soap opera "Emmerdale Farm" Although the village is no longer used for filming, Esholt is still popular with Emmerdale fans who are visiting West Yorkshire's Bronte Country and who want to see the pub formerly used as the Woolpack Inn, and other buildings associated with the series. Later we continue to Haworth (Bronte Country) nestling just below the atmospheric West Yorkshire moors, the beautiful village of Haworth is the jewel in the crown of the Worth Valley. Just to the north of Bradford, Haworth is internationally famous for its connections with the Brontë family, and the three sisters in particular. The majority of their famous works were written during the time they lived at the village Parsonage, whilst their father was parson at the nearby church of St Michael and all the Angels. Throughout the year, the village hosts many unique and interesting events.

The Ribble Valley boasts some very famous ancient Inns, all with their own unique history of ghosts, heroes, villains and legends. Take in some beautiful scenery but also have some fun whilst we take you on a guided tour stopping along the way at some of these Inns with lunch arranged as well.

The Ffestiniog Railway takes you on a 13½ mile journey from the slate-quarrying town of Blaenau Ffestiniog to the harbour town of Porthmadog. The historic trains descends over 700 feet from the mountains to sea level through tranquil pastures and magnificent forests, past lakes and waterfalls, round horseshoe bends (even a complete spiral) clinging to the side of the mountain or even tunnelling through it.

Grasmere is a charming village right in the heart of the Lake District National Park in Cumbria. Grasmere was once the home of the famous poet William Wordsworth; maybe you can visit one of his former homes - Dove Cottage. Also in the centre of Grasmere is the churchyard of St. Oswalds Church which contains the Wordsworth family graves.

A visit to Moffat will help you refresh mind, body and spirit. Whatever way you choose to relax and unwind, Moffat has something to offer. If healthy exercise or bird watching is not your thing, choose to pamper yourself, or check out the range of independent speciality shops.  You will find items in Well Street which you are unlikely to find anywhere else.

Known, like its football club, as "Queen of the South", Dumfries is an ancient town with a long and turbulent history. Today it is by far the biggest town in south west Scotland, the administrative centre for Dumfries and Galloway, and the focus of a large rural hinterland. You can also find Robert Burns' house at 24 Burns Street, south of the High Street, and his mausoleum in St Michael's Churchyard. On the west side of the River Nith is the Robert Burns Centre, housed in what was once the Dumfries Old Town Mill.

The World Famous Old Blacksmith’s Shop is one of Scotland’s earliest visitor attractions... curiosity has attracted travellers to visit Gretna Green since the middle of the 19th Century. The first visitors would peer through the windows trying to catch a glimpse of a run-away couple marrying over the anvil.

A nostalgic Steam Train & Boat trip, starting from Haverthwaite for the train journey to Lakeside through rugged countryside alongside the River Leven. From Lakeside join the boat cruise to Bowness, and the wonderful panorama of the lake, passing some of the most impressive properties around the southern basin. Free time in Bowness.

Experience the thrill of steam!

The journey today takes us first to Pickering, we then join the steam train from Pickering to Goathland – better known as Aidensfield in Yorkshire TV’s Heartbeat.

Today’s scenic trip includes, a three course carvery lunch at the Cumbria Grand Hotel, Grange Over Sands followed by a cruise on Windermere from Lakeside to Bowness.

After time for some shopping at the popular Lancaster Market, we take an afternoon canal cruise along the Lune Aqueduct one of the “wonders of the waterways” and a masterpiece of engineering. Travel at almost a height of 100 ft across the stunning River Lune, a trip everyone should experience at least once.