Themed Trips & Experiences
What are you waiting for? Discover Mamma Mia! The Party, a theatrical dining experience like no other, set to a timeless soundtrack brimming with some of ABBA's greatest hits.
The Knitting & Stitching Shows is back for 2025 and offering a craft experience like no other.
With lots of fun and laughteralong the way, where will our Mistoe Mystery Tour take you this time?
Experience the magic of Christmas at Tatton Park, a festive wonderland nestled in the heart of Cheshire.
Join us at Haddon Hall and explore over 180 talented artisans and makers will showcase their work, creating a luxurious Christmas shopping experience.
Blending cutting-edge technology and the most beloved songs ever written, see ABBA take to the stage like never before in 2025.
Add a little sparkle to your festive season and wander through Lincolnshire's Belton House, home to spectacular rooms, twinkling lights and showstopping Christmas trees.
Join us at the award-winning Oswaldtwistle Mills Shopping Village & Garden Centre this festive season. Our visit also includes included entertainment and a three-course festive lunch too!
Add a little sparkle to your festive season and wander through Lincolnshire's Belton House, home to spectacular rooms, twinkling lights and showstopping Christmas trees.
Albus Dumbledore invites you behind the scenes of one of the highest-grossing film series of all time, to try your hand at a spot of wizardry for a spellbinding adventure at the Warner Bros. The Making of Harry Potter!
Blending cutting-edge technology and the most beloved songs ever written, see ABBA take to the stage like never before in 2025.
Discover the history of Anglesey Abbey in a history that stretches from the twelfth century to today!
Join us at the Houses of Parliament for a self-guided tour inside one of the world's most famous buildings and learn about UK Parliament's work.
A parade like no other, the Birmingham International Tattoo is Britain's biggest indoor tattoo featuring military and other marching bands, pipes & drums, field gun racing, dog racing, standard bearers, dance teams and much more including a spectacular Grand Finale with over 1,000 performers.
Embark on a unique journey this winter as we venture into the 2026 Orchid Festival at the Kew Botanic Gardens.
Blending cutting-edge technology and the most beloved songs ever written, see ABBA take to the stage like never before in 2025.
Hidden beneath Westminster, follow in the footsteps of Winston Churchill and explore his underground headquarters.
Embark on a unique journey this winter as we venture into the 2026 Orchid Festival at the Kew Botanic Gardens.
Set in over twenty acres, join us at the Black Country Museum, one of the most extraordinary open-air museums in the UK.
Hop on board and be whisked away to a mystery destination! With lots of fun ahead, where will you visit this time?
From meerkats to tigers and giraffes to orangutans, you'll fall in love with all the animals at Twycross Zoo.
Since Stan Johnson opened Eden Camp in 1987, in the buildings and grounds of an original World War Two Prisoner of War Camp, a unique historical site has been given new life by developing the museum into an award-winning attraction for all the family, that is both entertaining and educational.
Explore historic Chester or, if you prefer getting close up to wildlife, exploring the wonders of nature at Chester Zoo - the UK's largest and most visited zoo.
Walk along the famous cobbles today as we visit the Coronation Street Experience at MediaCityUK.
A stunning carpet of bluebells has bloomed across the woodland floors at Kew Gardens. Explore thousands of these beautiful flowers and the beautiful sights of the spring landscape of these majestic botanical gardens.
With nearly 400 animals and 70 different species of animal, Yorkshire Wildlife Park is a fantastic place to experience a truly breath taking walk-through wildlife adventure.
18/08/2026
Let us take care of your transport and tickets for the most stress-free way to enjoy London's famous West End. With departures throughout the year, our London Theatre day trip is the ideal way to be dazzled by the lights and sights of the West End.
Join us at the stunning Ripon Cathedral, home to over one thousand years of history, for a day filled with incredible food, inspiring home furnishings, stunning garden plants, magnificent entertainment and demonstrations throughout.
Re-live the thrills and glamour of speed and flight, from over 100 years of British history at Brooklands Museum, where you'll experience the mighty Concorde!
18/10/2026
Discover 1,000 years of English royalty, romance, ruin and revival at Sudeley Castle.
Celebrate the arrival of spring at Tulleys Tulip Garden, a breathtaking spectacle featuring half-a-million vibrant tulips.
The Harrogate Flower Show is one of the UK’s premier gardening events, welcoming over 100 of the UK’s top plant nurseries and landscapers. Visit a selection of beautiful show gardens, installations, and a packed programme of live entertainment.
Join us at Hampton Court Palace for a Tulip Festival of immense proportions. Don't forget to explore the Palace too, which was once the home of King Henry VIII!
Stratford-upon-Avon, a medieval market town in England’s West Midlands, is the 16th-century birthplace of William Shakespeare; why not include a journey on our optional boat cruise on the River Avon?
Visit The World of James Herriot in the original home of All Creatures Great & Small. After exploring his fully-restored surgery and home, now a , enjoy free time in the market town of Thirsk.
10/07/2026
Set in over twenty acres, join us at the Black Country Museum, one of the most extraordinary open-air museums in the UK.
Windsor is famous for its royal connections and is steeped in the pageantry and history of the royal family. Explore this famous town or Windsor Castle, the Home of the Royals.
Gates Garden Centre has been family-run for more than fifty years; since then, it has become an unmissable attraction in Leicestershire and loved by visitors of all ages throughout the East Midlands.
Set against the backdrop of Ludlow Castle, Ludlow’s Spring Festival is a vibrant celebration of fantastic food, drink and live entertainment; with activities for every age group, including classic cars, this event is not one to be missed.
The iconic, four-day long RHS Malvern Spring Festival, is a celebration of all things gardening, championing horticultural excellence and bursting with inspiration for gardeners.
Hop on board and be whisked away to a mystery destination! With lots of fun ahead, where will you visit this time?
Join us in stunning Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria’s most visited resort, for a cruise on the waters of Lake Windermere, the UK’s biggest lake.
19/09/2026
Albus Dumbledore invites you behind the scenes of one of the highest-grossing film series of all time, to try your hand at a spot of wizardry for a spellbinding adventure at The Making of Harry Potter!
Immerse yourself in the world-renowned, glamorous, and quintessentially British RHS Chelsea Flower Show, an exclusive and unforgettable experience.
Join us in London and enjoy the best of Camden Lock Market or London Zoo!
Join us at the ancient stone circle of Stonehenge, one of the world's wonders and the best-known prehistoric monument in Europe.
What are you waiting for? Discover Mamma Mia! The Party, a theatrical dining experience like no other, set to a timeless soundtrack brimming with some of ABBA's greatest hits.
Explore ‘Heartbeat Country’ from the lovingly restored North Yorkshire Moors Railway.
11/08/2026
Escape into the Warwickshire countryside, where you’ll find Coughton Court, an imposing Tudor house set within beautiful gardens.
The RAF Cosford Air Show returns on Sunday 14th June 2026. With over 50,000 attendees in 2025, the air show will commemorate history through displays in the air and on the ground, celebrate the Royal Air Force and Partner nations plus inspiring future generations through innovation.
The ultimate summer day out! Fresh seasonal flavours, high-class entertainment and two shows with one ticket!
Journey to Highgrove, the private residence of His Royal Highness King Charles III, for a tour of the King's Royal Gardens.
Visit the Blenheim Palace Flower Show and return to the stunning Palace grounds for a majestic event, the perfect place to discover your new favourite plants and flowers.
Hop on board and be whisked away to a mystery destination! With lots of fun ahead, where will you visit this time?
Explore the higgledy-piggledy streets with timber-framed black and white buildings and discover Shrewsbury Castle, The Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery, Darwin's Statue and the Market Hall.
Famous for its beautiful rural setting, join us and explore the beauty of the Cotswolds.
A fabulous summer day out awaits, full of entertainment and offering a shopping experience to find that original, individual piece for the house, garden, yourself or as a gift.
Join us at the Royal International Air Tattoo, the world's largest military air show at RAF Fairford! Running for over 50 years, the event attracts upwards of 150,000 attendees every year.
Join us for an exciting new RHS Show set in the grounds of the Royal Family’s Sandringham Estate. Explore stunning show gardens and fabulous florals, indulge in fine foods at the Great Taste Market and enjoy live shows, talks and music all day.
Step inside Buckingham Palace, the official office and residence of His Majesty, the King.
Enjoy the scenery of Rutland Water from onboard the Rutland Belle with cream tea included! After your journey, we travel the short distance to Stamford for its traditional weekly market.
Set in the hills of Derbyshire, the Cromford Steam Rally is the county’s premier steam heritage event, showcasing the very best of steam traction engines, showman’s engines, road rollers to vintage cars, motorcycles, and commercial lorries.
Our day out to historic Chester or, if you prefer getting close up to wildlife, exploring the wonders of nature at Chester Zoo - the UK's largest and most visited zoo - will be one to remember!
30/10/2026
Kew Gardens, London's largest UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of the city.
Discover London’s Little Venice and Camden Lock via a stunning canal cruise in the heart of the capital!
With over 300 acres to explore, Kew Gardens is one of the biggest living plant collections in the world, and even contain the largest display of seasonal flowers in Britain.
Welcome to Belvoir Castle, the ancestral room of the Duke of Rutland; here, you can explore this stunning example of a regency stately home, with history in every room and stunning views across the Vale of Belvoir.
Windsor is famous for its royal connections and is steeped in the pageantry and history of the royal family.
The Whitby Regatta presents to you a full weekend of entertainment, embracing yacht racing, rowing races and various free forms of entertainment as published in the official programme with over one hundred and seventy years of aquatic competition and entertainment.
For over thirty years, the National Holocaust Museum has provided powerful exhibitions, survivor testimonies, and educational programs designed to teach future generations about the horrors of the Holocaust and prejudice.
.Set in over twenty acres, join us at the Black Country Museum, one of the most extraordinary open-air museums in the UK.
Stratford-upon-Avon, a medieval market town in England’s West Midlands, is the 16th-century birthplace of William Shakespeare, possibly the most famous writer in the English language.
Step inside Buckingham Palace, the official office and residence of His Majesty, the King.
Journey in style on your trip along the ELR with a cream tea, then sit back, relax and watch rolling green hills and pretty villages pass you by.
Adventure on a wild day out at Longleat Safari Park.
Travel through the story of the world's oceans from warm tropical lagoons to the icy cold Antarctic seas at the stunning Deep Aquarium, home to the ten-metre Endless Ocean exhibit, famous for its under the sea vibes.
From meerkats to tigers and giraffes to orangutans, you'll fall in love with all the animals at Twycross Zoo.
From Oxford Street to Bond Street, London has it all; why not spend a relaxing afternoon with a “flight” on the London Eye and a cruise on the River Thames?
Famous for its beautiful rural setting, join us and explore the beauty of the Cotswolds.
Discover London’s Little Venice and Camden Lock via a stunning canal cruise in the heart of the capital!
Discover the magnificence of Henry VIII's favourite royal residence on this day excursion!
The Harrogate Flower Show is one of the UK’s premier gardening events, welcoming over 100 of the UK’s top plant nurseries and landscapers. Visit a selection of beautiful show gardens, installations, and a packed programme of live entertainment.
The RHS Malvern Autumn Show is the perfect place to round off the gardening year. Bringing together everything we love about nature, our great value break is for food, gardening and nature lovers alike.
Journey in style on your trip along the ELR with a cream tea, then sit back, relax and watch rolling green hills and pretty villages pass you by.
Journey to Highgrove this Autumn, the private residence of His Royal Highness King Charles III, for a tour of the King's Royal Gardens.
As well as miles of traditional festoons and dazzling new light displays each year, there are now extraordinary 3D projection shows on the front of Blackpool Tower.
Celebrate 25 incredible years of music with Westlife on their Anniversary World Tour at Utilita Arena Birmingham.
Windsor is famous for its royal connections and is steeped in the pageantry and history of the royal family. Explore this famous town or Windsor Castle, the Home of the Royals.
Taking place at London's Excel, visit MCM Comic Con for your chance to meet some of the biggest stars across TV, film, anime and gaming. Don't forget to explore the hundreds of artists, creators, vendors and talks throughout your day too!
Breathe in the evocative smells of a real steam railway, while your eyes and ears thrill to the puffing and hissing of the steam engine. So, settle back and enjoy a unique view of some of Yorkshire’s finest countryside!
Let us take care of your transport and tickets for the most stress-free way to enjoy London's famous West End. With departures throughout the year, our London Theatre day trip is the ideal way to be dazzled by the lights and sights of the West End.
As well as miles of traditional festoons and dazzling new light displays each year, there are now extraordinary 3D projection shows on the front of Blackpool Tower.
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