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Hello there, fellow adventurers!
Welcome to this year’s Group Travel Today Planning Guide! With the travel season in full swing, we’re thrilled to bring you this delightful tool to help you plan your day trips, short breaks, and epic tours. Whether you're organising a jaunt with your mates or a grand adventure with fellow explorers, we've got you covered
Here at Group Travel Today, we’ve always known that Group Travel Organisers are the true trailblazers When it comes to tackling climate change, there's hardly a greener way to travel than by coach. Think about it: a coach is about four times the size of a family car but can carry the same number of passengers as 20 cars. That means the greenhouse gas emissions per person are significantly lower over six times less, to be precise Plus, with fuel prices soaring, it's a no-brainer!
Inside this edition, you’ll discover a fantastic array of venues, attractions, trips, and tours ready for you and your group to enjoy Many of these come with bespoke packages, offering added extras
tailored to your group’s tastes, needs, and schedules all at reduced prices.
From cultural escapes and scenic wonders to thrilling adventures and relaxing retreats, we’ve curated the best experiences to make your travels unforgettable.
Happy Travelling Nigel
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Heart of England
Isle of Man
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Yorkshire
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Association of Group Travel Organisers
Exp lore t he Worl d of AGTO: Elevating Gr oup T ravel Exper iences
Group travel has never been easier or more rewarding, thanks to the Association of Group Travel Organisers (AGTO) As an independent organisation since 1991, AGTO has been a beacon of support for both group travel organisers and industry suppliers, ensuring that every group trip is an adventure to remember
A Networ k of O ppor tuniti es
With over 450 group travel organisers and more than 250 suppliers as members,
AGTO boasts a vast network that provides unparalleled opportunities Membership is more than just a title; it’s a gateway to exclusive discounts on travel arrangements, familiarisation trips that allow organisers to experience destinations first-hand, and access to a treasure trove of educational resources designed to enhance travel planning skills
Region al Supp ort an d Networ king
AGTO’s structure includes seven regional branches: Central, Eastern, Kent, Northern, Scotland, Southern, and Western These branches offer a local touch, providing support and networking opportunities tailored to the needs of organisers in each region. This regional approach ensures that every member, regardless of their location, receives the assistance and connections they need to succeed
Events That Inspire an d Info rm
One of the standout features of AGTO membership is the variety of events on offer
The AGTO Showcase Weekend is a highlight, offering members a chance to discover new destinations, meet industry professionals, and gather inspiration for future trips. Regular networking socials foster a sense of community and collaboration, while the quarterly AGTO Magazine delivers the latest industry news, practical tips, and inspiring stories straight to members' doorsteps
Why AGTO Stands Out
What sets AGTO apart is its commitment to making group travel not only possible but exceptional
The association’s extensive resources and supportive community empower organisers to create trips that are well-planned, enjoyable, and memorable. Whether you're organising
a local day trip or a complex international tour, AGTO provides the tools and connections to make it a success.
Y our Next Adventu re Awaits
Joining AGTO is more than a membership; it’s an invitation to embark on a journey of discovery, connection, and adventure With AGTO, your group travel plans are in expert hands, ensuring that every trip is a story worth telling For those ready to take their group travel experiences to the next level, AGTO is the partner you’ve been looking for.
For further details and to start your next adventure, visit www .agto.co. uk
Let AGTO help you turn your travel visions into reality, one unforgettable trip at a time
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Battle of Britain
The D-Day 80th anniversary commemorations in June 2024 marked a military success that had its roots in a much earlier victory.
Without the Royal Air Force’s success in keeping this country safe from invasion by seeing off the Luftwaffe in the Battle of Britain in 1940, the D-Day invasion could not have happened four years later as the south coast would have been under Nazi control.
The story of that epic battle and the bravery of the men who fought it is told at the Battle of Britain Memorial, which sits high on Kent’s famous White Cliffs just outside Folkestone at Capelle-Ferne.
Besides the central Memorial to the Few, the Memorial is home to a replica Spitfire and Hurricane and the Christopher Foxley-Norris Memorial Wall, which lists the names of the fewer than-3,000 men –Christened ‘the Few’ by wartime prime minister Winston Churchill – who took part in the Battle
It also offers unbeatable views of the French coast from a first-floor cafe
overlooking the dramatic yet poignant memorial.
That café is part of The Wing, a unique Spitfire wing-shaped visitor centre that also houses The Scramble Experience – a unique, hands-on, all-ages introduction to the Battle, a well-stocked shop and accessible toilets.
Parking is free for prebooked coaches, guided tours can be arranged at a reasonable additional charge and there is a group rate for entry to The Scramble Experience, with pre-booked groups of ten or more paying just 6 pounds per person instead of 7pounds. There is free admission for up to three tour leaders/coach drivers.
The Sil k Museum
Silk equates to luxury; it elevates any occasion from coronations to weddings so designers have used it over the years to create special items of clothing. It represents quality and style. The Silk Museum has it all –whether your interest is in fashion, textiles, design, industrial heritage and social history – if so, come and see what we have to offer. See the pattern books and blocks which were created in Macclesfield for use in textiles and explore
the vibrancy and joy that pattern brings. Visit Paradise Mill, adjacent to the Silk Museum, and see the original Jacquard looms in operation, demonstrated by their expert guides and find out about some of the characters who worked there when it was the global centre of silk design and production.
To book a visit please email bookings@silkmacclesfield. org.uk and they will check availability for you. They are always delighted to host fam trips – so if you would like to visit them please contact business@silkm acclesfi eld or g uk
Visit their website thesilkmu seum co uk for mor e info rmati on
The Shrop shir e Hills Discovery Centr e
The Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre, located in the heart of the stunning Shropshire Hills area, welcomes coaches and groups of all sizes. With excellent group rates to the exhibition, designated coach parking and driver and organiser cafe vouchers, your group visit couldn’t be easier.
The Centre’s Shropshire Hills Through Time
exhibition explores the local area through the years, starting at the Ice Age with the life-sized replica mammoth skeleton. The awe-inspiring drone footage film over the hills will whet the appetite of explorers of all ages, giving a snapshot of the stunning scenery and history of this special area. The Centre’s gift shop provides a range of gifts, cards, books, homeware, locally crafted items and local food.
Visitors will love the refurbished cafe where home cooked, locally sourced dishes, can be enjoyed. Whether it’s hot meals, freshly prepared sandwiches, cakes, desserts or an ice cream that you’re after, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. A trip here after a wander around the 30 acres of free-to-use riverside meadows, can round off a day out just perfectly.
Opening Hours
Open 7 days a week 10am – 5pm
The last entry to the exhibition is 4.15pm
Tel ephon e 0158 8 676 060 Craven Arms SY7 9RS www .shr opshir ehills di scover ycentre co uk
range of catering options and a selection of retail shops.
Based in North Norfolk, the Thursford Christmas Spectacular has been entertaining audiences for 47 years. With a new production every year, the show has grown from a small carol concert in an old farm shed into one of the biggest Christmas shows of its kind in Europe. Filled with non-stop singing, dancing, music, comedy and speciality acts, the show features a cast of over 120 performers (including a 32-piece orchestra).
The three-hour extravaganza invites audiences to leave their troubles at the door, with the complex transformed into a winter wonderland and includes a 130ft stage and a 1,400 seated theatre inside a steam museum.
In 2023, a new state-of-theart sound system was installed, enhancing the overall experience for audiences. The new system uses revolutionary object positioning software. Visitors can also enjoy a
Discounts available for group bookings of 20+ people. The site is fully accessible and has free car and coach parking. The show runs from November to December with 2pm and 7pm performances.
For m ore in form ation or to book vi sit
www thu rsford com o r call 0132 8 878 477.
Thur sfo rd Collect ion, Thur sfo rd, Faken ham, Norfo lk, NR 21 0AS
Bu ckfast Ab bey
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, the Abbey is a haven of peace and tranquillity.
Renowned for its stunning Abbey Church with its Lantern Ceiling, and its extensive grounds, visitors can also enjoy recitals of
events and meetings, accommodating up to 140 delegates. Mark your calendars for key events for 2024, namely the Summer Fair 1st – 3rd August and Christmas Market 28th –30th November.
choral and organ music; as well as delicious lunches and cream teas offered in The Grange Restaurant, there is also a pizzeria on site too. Peruse the gift shop and the recently opened Green Hub. Don’t miss the Monastic Way Exhibition, an immersive experience of life as a monk.
Individuals and even larger groups can find peace while strolling through the Abbey's grounds.
Experience Packages are available, or bespoke tailormade tours can be arranged and booking is essential.
The newly refurbished Conference Centre serves as an inspiring space for
For longer stays, there is a comfortable 33-bedroom Hotel Northgate House with additional self-catering accommodation and a large 50 bed building for groups. For those seeking retreats they offer monastery accommodation for men and have newly refurbished accommodation for women and couples.
Checktheirwebsite for latest special offers.
There are concerts throughout the year at Buckfast Abbey, with world renowned performers. Check out the website for what’s on during your next visit.
Easily accessible from Exeter, Plymouth, Buckfast Abbey is conveniently located just off the A38 Devon Expressway. Open between 10am – 4:30pm and there is ample free parking for coaches and cars.
www buckfast or g uk
T hursfor d is a festive feast f or all the senses!
East of England
With so many places to visit in the East of England you’ll be spoilt for choice, it’s a perfect destination for days out, short breaks and holidays, for the active amongst us, ideal for cycling, walking and boating, not only does it have great countryside and coastline, but there are also theme parks, animal attractions, magnificent gardens and stately homes to visit. A largely flat region of dramatic skies, if you’re lucky you might spot a mosquito in the air from the de Havilland Aircraft Museum or another iconic aircraft from Shuttleworth.
BEDFORDSHIRE
Bedford Swan Ho tel
The Embankment, Bedford, Bedfordshire MK40 1RW Tel: 01234 346565 www.bedfordswanhotel.co.uk
J ohn Bunyan Boat Tel; 07861 620 520 Email: charters@johnbunyanboats.org www.johnbunyanboat.org
Shu ttleworth Collection
Old Warden Aerodrome, Nr Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 9EP Tel: 01767 627927 www.shuttleworth.org
Wo bu rn Abbey an d Gard en s Woburn, Bedfordshire MK17 9WA. Tel: 01525 290 333 www.woburnabbey.co.uk
Wo bu rn Safari P ark Woburn Safari Park, Woburn, Bedfordshire MK17 9QN Tel: 01525 290407 www.woburnsafari.co.uk
Z SL Wh ipsn ade Zo o, Dunstable, Bedfordshire LU6 2LF Tel: 020 7449 6235 www.zsl.org
CAMBRIDGESHIRE
Cambridge Un iversity Botanic Garden 1 Brookside, Cambridge www.botanic.cam.ac.uk /Botanic/Home.aspx
Denny Abbey an d Th e Farmland M useum Ely Rd, Waterbeach, Cambridge CB25 9PQ Tel: 0370 333 1181 www. dennyfarmlandmuseum.org.uk
Elt on Hall & Gardens
Estate Office, Elton Hall, Elton PE8 6SH
Tel: 01832 280468 events@eltonhall.com 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
Pol hill
19 Cambridge Rd, Coton, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire CB23 7PJ Tel: 01954 210234 www.polhillcentre.co.uk
Twen ty Pence Gard en Cen tre Twenty Pence Rd, Wilburton, Ely CB6 3RN Tel:01353 741024 www.twentypence.co.uk
Visit Camb ridge Tourist Information Centre, Peas Hill, Cambridge CB2 3QB Tel: 0871 226 8006
Visit Ely Tel: 01353 662062 email info@visitely.org.uk www.visitely.org.uk
ESSEX
Blake Hou se Craft C ent re Blake End, Near Braintree, Essex, CM77 6RA www.blakehousecraftcentre.co.uk
Ep pin g Ongar Rai lway Station Approach, Ongar CM5 9BN Tel: 01277 365200 www.eorailway.co.uk
Ro mfo rd M arket Tolgate House. 97 Market Place, Romford RM1 3E, Tel: 01708 434112 www.havering. gov.uk/ romfordmarket
St ow Maries Great War Aerodro me Hackmans Lane, Purleigh, Near Maldon, Essex, CM3 6RN. Te: 01245 329358 www.stowmaries.org.uk
HERT FORDSHIRE
de Havilland Ai rcraft M useu m Salisbury Hall, London Colney, St Albans, Herts AL2 1BU www.dehavillandmuseum.co.uk Tel: 01727 826400
Fro gmore Paper Mi ll Fourdrinier Way ApsleyHemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP3 9RY www.thepapertrail.org.uk
Hatf ield Hou se Hatfield, Hertfordshire AL9 5NQ Tel: 01707 287010 www.hatfield-house.co.uk
St Al ban s To urism
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
Ab acus Hotels Limi ted
White Lion House, 20 Station Street, Swaffham, Norfolk, PE37 7LH Tel: 01760 725725 www.abacushotels.co.uk
Beers of Eu rope Ltd Garage Lane, Setchey Kings Lynn, Norfolk, PE33 0BE Tel:01553 812000 www.beersofeurope.co.uk
Broads T ours
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 Gard en an d Lei su re Loddon Rd, Norwich, NR14 7PW Tel: 01508 494665 www.highwaygardencentre.co.uk
Hol kham Hall
Wells-next-on-Sea, Norfolk NR23 1AB Tel: 01328 710227 www.holkham.co.uk
Orton Hall Ho tel & Spa
The Village, Orton Longueville, Peterborough, PE2 7D www.ortonhall.co.uk Tel: 01733 391111
Norf olk an d Suff olk Aviation M useu m
The Street, Flixton, Bungay NR35 1NZ Tel: 01986 896644 www.aviationmuseum.net
P eter Beales Roses
London Road, Attleborough, Norfolk NR17 1AY, Tel: 01953 454707 www.classicroses.co.uk
R oys of Wro xh am Hoveton,Norfolk, NR12 8DB www.roys.co.uk
T hu rsf ord Collect ion Thursford green, Fakenham, Norfolk, Tel: 01328 878477 www.thursford.com
SUFFOLK
East Angl ia Transpo rt Mu seum
Chapel Road, Carlton Colville, Lowestoft, Suffolk NR33 8BL Tel: 01502 518459 www.eatm.org.uk
Gain sb oro ugh's Hou se
46 Gainsborough Street, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 2EU Tel: 01787 372958 www.gainsborough.org
Ickwo rth Nation al Trust
The Rotunda, Horringer, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, P29 5QE Tel: 01284 735270 nationaltrust.org.uk/Ickworth
Lowesto ft M ari time M useu m Sparrow Nest Gardens, Whapload Road, Suffolk NR32 1XG Tel: 01502 561963
M insmere RSPB Reserve Westleton, Saxmundham, Suffolk IP17 3BY Tel: 01728 648281 www.rspb.org.uk/minsmere
East of England
Natio nal Horseracing Mu seum
99 High Street, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 8JH www.nhrm.co.uk
Orfo rd Castle
Orford, Woodbridge, Suffolk IP12 2ND Tel: 0370 333 1181 www.englishheritage.org.uk/visit/places/orfordcastle
Su ffol k P unch T rust
Sink Farm, St Davids Lane, Hollesley, Woodbridge, Suffolk IP12 3JR www.suffolkpunchtrust.org
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OXFORD PHYSIC ROSE
(Modern Classic) This beautiful shell pink shrub rose fits beautifully within the old fashioned collection, but has the health of a modern day rose.
SHRUB ROSE
East Midlands
A traditional heartland of both farming and industry, often mistakenly overlooked by many seeking a great day out short break or holiday there’s plenty to pique your interest here. From the flat, unseeing Fens in Lincolnshire to the rolling valleys and fells of the inspiring Peak District, and much more in between, the East Midlands has its fair share of historic houses and gardens, home to Chatsworth House, Lincoln Cathedral and Newstead Abbey and why not book into England’s oldest hotel in Buxton also famous for its spring water although this isn’t the only libation on offer at the hotel or indeed the area.
DERBYSHIRE
Cri ch Tramway Vil lage Cromford Road, Crich, Matlock, Derbyshire.DE4 5DP Tel: 01773 854321 www.tramway.co.uk
Denby P ottery Village Derby Rd, Ripley DE5 8NX Tel:01773 740799 www.denbypottery.com
Haddon Hall
Bakewell, Derbyshire,DE45 1LA Tel: 01629) 812 855 www.haddonhall.co.uk
T he Heights o f Abraham Matlock Bath, Derbyshire, DE4 3NT www.heightsofabraham.com Tel: 01629 582365
R en ishaw Hall and Gardens www.renishaw-hall.co.uk
T he Mu seum o f Maki ng at Derby Silk Mi ll
Silk Mill Lane,Derby DE1 3AF Tel: 01332 641901 www.derbymuseums.org
LEICESTERSHIRE
1 620’s Hou se Manor Road, Donington le Heath, Coalville, LE67 2FW Tel: 01455 290429 www.1620shouse.org.uk
Belvo ir Cast le Belvoir, Leicestershire NG32 1PE, Tel: 01476 871002 www.belvoircastle.com
Great Cen tral Rai lway PLC Great Central Road, Loughborough, LE11 1RW Tel: 01509 632323 www.gcrailway.co.uk
King Ri chard 111 Visit or Centre
4A St Martins Old Town, LeicesterLE1 5DB, Tel: 0300 300 0900 www.kriii.com
Leice ste r Race course Leicester Road, Oadby, Leicester,LE2 4AL Tel: 0116 271 6515 www.leicester-racecourse.co.uk
Melbo urne Hall www.melbournehall.com
Nationa l Space Centre Exploration Drive, Leicestershire LE4 5NS, Tel: 0116 261 0261 www.spacecentre.co.uk
Visit Lei cester www.visitleicester.info
LINCOLNSHIRE
Do dd ington Hall Doddington, Lincolnshire LN6 4RU Tel: 01522 694308
Gainsbor ough Old Ha ll Parnell Street, Gainsborough,Lincolnshire DN21 2NBTel: 01427 612669
Lincoln Cas tle 4 Castle Hill, Lincoln LN1 3AA Tel: 01522 511068 www.lincolncastle.com
Visit Lincs Coast www.visitlincscoast.co.uk
NORTHAM PTONSHIRE
Castl e Ashby Gard en s Castle Ashby, Northampton, www.castleashbygardens.co.uk
Deen e Par k Deene, Corby NN17 3EW, Tel: 01780 450278 www.deenepark.com
Wicksteed Pa rk Barton Road, Kettering, Northamptonshire NN15 6NJ Tel: 01536 512 475 www.wicksteedpark.co.uk
NOTTINGHAM
Cres well Crags Mus eum 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
News tead Abbey Newstead Village NG15 8NA www.newsteadabbey.org.uk
Not tingham C astle Mu seu m & Art Gallery Lenton Road,Nottingham NG1 6EL, Tel:44 115 876 1400
Sherwo od Fo rest Vi sitor Cent re Swinecote Road, Edwinstowe, Nottinghamshire NG21 9HN Tel: 08449 80 80 80
Southwell M inster Church St, Southwell NG25 0HD Tel:01636 812649 www.southwellminster.org
Heart of England
Has always been a booming economic centre, starting with the wool trade in the Middle Ages which enriched Coventry, before becoming the pivot of the Industrial Revolution fuelled from the Black Country, it still maintains a largely unspoilt region found to the north and west of Birmingham, which means that there’s plenty of things to do both outdoors and indoors, walking, cycling, or maybe a boat trip on the canals (there are more in this area than there are in Venice, although we haven’t spotted any gondola’s yet), visiting stately homes and gardens, why not visit Croome Court once a secret wartime airbase and now a visitor centre. Outside is the grandest of English landscapes, ‘Capability’ Brown’s masterful first commission, with commanding views over the Malvern’s.
BIRMINGHAM
Birmingham Bot an ical Gard en s Westbourne Rd, Birmingham, B15 3TR Tel: 0121 4541860 www.birminghambotanical gardens.org.uk
Birmingham C ity Museum & Art Gallery Chamberlain Square, Birmingham, West Midlands Tel: 0121 303 2834 www.bmag.org.uk
Black Cou try Livin g M useu m Black Country Living Museum, Tipton Road, Dudley DY1 4SQ, Tel: 0121 520 8054 www.bclm.com
Cadb ury World Linden Road, Bournville, B301JR, Tel: 0844 880 7667 www.cadburyworld.co.uk
Dud ley Canal and Cavern s 501 Birmingham New Rd, Tipton Dudley, DY1 4SB Tel:0121 557 6265 www.dudleycanaltrust.org.uk
Nation al Mot orcycle Museum Coventry Road, Bickenhill, Solihull B92 0EJ Tel: 0121 704 2784 www.nationalmotorcycle museum.co.uk
M useum of J ewel lery Quar ter 75-79 Vyse Street, Hockley,Birmingham, B18 6HA Tel: 0121 554 3598
T hin ktank, M illenn ium Po int Curzon Street, BirminghamB4 7XG Tel: 0121 202 2222 www.thinktank.ac
Vi ntage Trains Limited 670 Warwick Road, Tyseley,Birmingham B11 2HL www.vintagetrains.co.uk
HEREFORDSHIRE
Bro ad fiel d Co urt Gardens & Vineyard
Bowley Lane, Bodenham, Herefordshire, HR1 3LG
Tel: 01568 797483 www.broadfieldcourt.co.uk
Cider Mu seu m & K ing Of fa Di st illery
21 Ryelands Street, Hereford,Herefordshire, HR4 0LW Tel: 01432 354207 www.cidermuseum.co.uk
Eastno r Castl e Nr Ledbury
Herefordshire HR8 1RL,Tel: 01531 633160 www.eastnorcastle.com
Hamp ton Cou rt Castle
Gardens and Parkland
Hamp ton Cou rt Castle, Ho pe un der Di nmore
HR 6 0 PN
Tel: 0 156 8 7 977 77
www hamp ton co urtcastl e co u k
Heref ordsh ire Coun ci l Brockington, 35 Hafod Road, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR1 1SHTel: (01432) 260000 www.herefordshire.gov.uk
No rman Allen Grou p T ravel Lt d Portfield House Daws Road Hereford, HR1 2JJ, G.B. www.group-travel.com
Tel: 01432 277666
Visit Herefo rdshi re 1 King Street, Hereford
HR4 9BW, Herefordshire, UK
Tel: 01432 268430 visitherefordshire.co.uk
West onb ury Mil l Water Garden and Follies Pembridge Herefordshire HR6 9HZ www.westonburymil lwatergardens.com
Tel;01544 388650
West ons Ci der Mil l The Bounds, Much Marcle, Nr Ledbury, Herefordshire. HR8 2NQ
www.westons-cider.co.uk
Tel: 01531 660 108
STAFFORDSHIRE
Chu rnet Valley Railway Cheddleton Station, Station Rd, Cheddleton, ST13 7EE
Tel: 01538 360522
Drayton Mano r Park Drayton Manor Drive Tamworth, Staffordshire B78 3TW www.draytonmanor.co.uk
Tel: 0844 472 1950
Fo xf iel d Railway Foxfield Railway, Caverswall Road,Blythe Bridge, Staffordshire, ST11 9BG 01782 396210 www.foxfieldrailway.co.uk
Li ch field Cathedral The Close, Lichfield WS13 7LD Tel:01543 306100 www.lichfield-cathedral.org
Li ch field M arkets and Market Squ are Lichfield City Council Donegal House, Bore Street, Lichfield, Staffs, WS13 6LU www.lichfield.gov.uk Tel:01543 309853
Sp od e Wo rks Vi si tor Cent re Church Street,Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire ,ST4 1BX Tel: 01782 744011
Stoke-o n-T rent To urist In format ion Cen tre The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery Bethesda Street City Centre, Stoke-on-Trent ST1 3DW
T amwo rth Castle Holloway Lodge, Tamworth, Staffordshire B79 7NA Tel: 01827 709629 www.tamworthcastle.co.uk
T he Wed gwoo d Vi si tor Ce ntr e Barlaston, Stoke on Trent, Staffs ST12 9ER Tel: 0870 606 1759 www.wedgwoodvisito centre.com
Visi t Li ch fiel d District Council Offices, Frog Lane,Lichfield WS13 6YY Tel: 01543 308210 Tel: 01543 308210 www.visitlichfield.co.uk/groups
SHROPSHIRE
Acton Scot t Histori c Wo rkin g Farm Wenlock Lodge, Acton Scott, Nr Church Stretton, Shropshire, SY6 6QN Tel: 01694 781306/ 7 www.actonscottmuseum.co.uk
Iro nb ridge Go rge Mu seums Coach Road, Coalbrookdale, Telford TF8 7DQ Tel: 01952 435 900 www.ironbridge.org.uk
Lud low Cast le Castle Square, Ludlow, Shropshire SY8 1AY Tel: 01584 873355 www.ludlowcastle.com
Lud low Farm Sh op Bromfield Shro pshi re SY8 2JR Tel : :0 158 4 8 560 00 @ lud lowfarmsho p www lud lowfarmsho p co u k
Oswestry Market
Bailey Head Oswestry, SY11 1PZ www.oswestrymarket.co.uk
R oyal Air Force M useum Cosford Shifnal, Shropshire TF11 8UP Tel: 01902 376 200 www.rafmuseum.org
T he Sh rop sh ire Hi lls Disco very Cent re 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 Boat ing Lt d Swan’ sNest Boathouse, Swan’s Nest Lane, Stratford-upon-Avon. Warwickshire. CV37 7LS www.avon-boating.co.uk Tel: 01789 267073
Briti sh Mo tor Museum 11 Banbury Rd Warwick CV350BJ Tel:01926 641188 www.britishmotormuseum.co.uk
Canal & R iver To urs Canal Basin,Bancroft Gardens, Waterside,Stratford upon Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 6AT. Tel: 01789 295173 www.canalandrivertours.com
Compto n Verney Hou se T rust Compton Verney, Warwickshire CV35 9HZ Tel: 01926 645500 www.comptonverney.org.uk
Coven try C ath ed ral Prio ry Street, Coven try, CV1 5 FB www covent rycath ed ral org uk Tel: 0 247 6 5 212 34
Coven try T ran sport Mu seum Millennium Place, Hales Street, Coventry CV1 1JD Tel: 024 7623 4270 www.transport-museum.com
Explo re Co ventry ww visitcoven try co uk
Heritage Mo tor Cen tre Banbury Road,Gaydon, Warwick,Warwickshire CV35 0BJ Tel: www.heritage-motor-centre.co.uk
Hi ll Clo se Gardens
Bread and Meat Close, Warwick CV34 6HF Tel: 01926 493339 www.hillclosegardens.com
Mary Arden’s Hou se Station Road, Wilmcote, Stratford upon Avon, Warwickshire CV37 9UN www.shakespeare.org.uk
Ragley H all Ragley Hall, Alcester B49 5NJ Tel: 01789 762090 www.ragley.co.uk
Ro yal Shakesp eare Comp an y
Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire
CV37 6BB
Tel: 0844 800 1110 www.rsc.org.uk
St oneleigh Ab bey Kenilworth, Warwickshire, CV82LF
www.stoneleighabbey.org Tel: 01926 858535
Sh akesp eare's Birt hplace Henley Street, Stratford upon Avon, Warwickshire CV37 6QW Tel: 01789 204016 www.shakespeare.org.uk
Sh akesp eare’s Schoo lroo m & Guild hall Church Street Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 6HB Tel: 01789 868 262 www. shakespearesschoolroom.org
St ratf ord Racecou rse Co Ltd Luddington Rd, Stratford on Avon, Warwickshire CV379SE www.stratfordracecourse.net
Warwick Castl e Warwick, Warwickshire CV34 4QU Tel: 0871 265 2000 www.warwick-castle.co.uk
WORCESTERSHIRE
British Asp aragu s Fest ival i n th e Vale of Evesham www.britishasparagusfestival. org
Dest ination Worcest ershi re Severn House, Prescott Drive, Warndon Business Park, Worcester,WR4 9NE Tel. 0845 641 1540 www.VisitWorcestershire.org
Ji nney Ring Craft Centre Hanbury Road, Hanbury, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire B60 4BU Tel: 01527 821272 www.jinneyring.co.uk
Ro yal Wo rcester 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
Spetch ley P ark Gardens Spetchley Park, Worcestershire, WR5 1RS Tel: 01453 810303 www.spetchleygardens.co.uk
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At Ludlow Farmshop, our food is handmade in small batches with produce reared or grown on our own farm. Visit us and discover a range of award-winning products made by artisans in our production units.
Relax in our picnic area with takeaway food and drinks, or enjoy a hearty breakfast or lunch from our on-site café –of course, followed by an ice cream from our cabin in the spring and summer months.
Browse our gift shop to nd the perfect present for a loved one... or yourself!
Ludlow Distillery’s agship shop is also on site, offering behind-the-scenes tours, tastings and a gin school.
Open 7 days a week
Two miles from Ludlow
Market Days
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 M useum 01624 878242
www.aremuseum.com
Groudle Glen Railway ggr@ggr.co.uk
Cath ed ral Isle o f M an Derby Road, Peel, Isle of Man, IM5 1HH Tel +44 (0) 1624 844830 www.cathedral.im
Foraging Vint ners - Craf t Win ery Breakwater Road, Port Erin,Isle of Man, IM9 6JA www.foragingvintners.com
Gaiety T heatre Harris Promenade, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM1 2HJ Tel 01624 694500 www.villagaiety.com
Great Laxey Wheel and Mi ne Trai l Wheel Hill, Laxey, IM4 7NL Tel:01624 861136 manxnationalheritage.im
Great Un ion Camera Obscura Douglas Head,Douglas, IM1 5BY Tel+44 (0) 1624 621733
Gro ve Mu seu m
Andreas Road, Ramsey, Isle Of Man, Isle Of Man, IM8 3UA Tel 01624 812686
Isle of M an To ur Gui des 07624 342951 www.isleofmantourguides.org
Insid e T yn wald
Legislative Buildings, Finch Road, Douglas, IM1 3PW, Tel 01624 685520 www.tynwald.org.im
Isle of M an 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 M an To urism grouptravel@gov.im 01624 686888 www.visitisleofman.com/groups
Isle of M an Transpo rt Banks Circus,Douglas, Isle of Man, IM1 5PT publictransport@gov.im www.rail.im Tel: 01624 662525
Isle of M an Steam P acket Company Tel:01624 645693 www.steam-packet.com
Jurb y T ran sport Mu seum jtminfo@manx.net Laxey Mines Railway Tel:01624 680186 minerailway@manx.net www.laxeyminerailway.im
Leece Museum Tel: 01624 845366 www.peelonline.net/leece
Manx Aviat ion an d M ilitary Mu seum Tel:07624 454596 www.mapsorg.im
Manx Natio nal Heri tage 01624 648017 www.manxnationalheritage.im
Naut ical M useu m Bridge Street, Castletown, IM9 1AX Tel:01624 824186
Peel Castle Peel, IM5 1TB Tel 01624 648090 manxnationalheritage.im
Railway Mu seum Port Erin, Station Road, Port Erin,Isle of Man, IM9 6AE
Rush en Ab bey Mill Road, Ballasalla, Isle Of Man, IM9 3DB Tel 01624 823048 manxnationalheritage.im
Th e M iln town Estat e and Gard ens 01624812321 www.milntown.org
Th e Old Ho use of K eys Parliament Square, Castletown, IM9 1LATel 01624 822306 manxnationalheritage.im
To urs Isle of Man 01624 822611 www.toursisleofman.co.uk
Villa M arin a and Gaiety Th eatre Complex 01624 600555 www.villagaiety.com
London
The world’s greatest city (although we would say that, perhaps we’re a little bias) needs little introduction, other than to say that whatever type of day out, short break or holiday you are after, if you can’t find it here it doesn’t exist. From free museums, art galleries and world-class theatre, iconic landmarks Big Ben, The Tower of London, Buckingham Palace, the London Eye, The Shard, we could be typing all day, with foodie delights,serious shopping and thanks to the abundance of greenery and outdoor activities, London has become the world's first National Park City.Why not do a bit of boating in Hyde Park or deer-spotting in Richmond Park?
Bateaux Lo nd on Victoria Embankment, London ,WC2N 6NU, Tel: 020 7695 1800 www.citycruises.com
DeWyn ters
48 Leicester Square, London,WC2H 7QD Tel: 020 7321 0488 www.dewynters.com
English Natio nal Op era London Coliseum, St Martin’s Lane, London WC2N 4ES www.eno.org
Fitzroy ho use
37 Fitzroy Street, London W1T 6DX www.hrp.org.uk
Hou ses o f Parliament Westminster, London, SW1A 2TT
Tel: 020 7219 3003 www.parliament.uk
I mp erial War Mu seum Lambeth Road, London SE1 6HZ www.iwm.org.uk
Lon don lun ch box Co mp any 11 The Broadway, Preston Road, Wembley www.londonlunchbox.com Tel: 020879300119
Lon don Sympho ny Orchestra Barbican Centre, Silk Street, London, EC2Y 8DS lso.co.uk/groups
Lon don Transp ort M useum 39, Wellington Street, London, SE18 6QB Tel:020 7379 6344 www.ltmuseum.co.uk
Lo rd’s M useu m & Tou rs
Lord’s Cricket Ground, St John’s Wood Road, London, NW8 8QN www.lords.org/tours
Jub ilee M arket 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 Tu ssaud s Marylebone Rd, Marylebone, London NW1 5LR www.madametussauds.co.uk
Museum of Lo ndo n
150 London Wall, London EC2Y 5HN Tel: 020 7001 9844 www.museumoflondon.org.uk
The Nat ion al Gallery Trafalgar Square, London WC2N5DN Tel: 0207 747 2885 www.nationalgallery.org.uk
Natio nal Maritime Mu seum
Park Row, Greenwich, LondonSE10 9NF Tel: 0208 312 6608 www.nmm.ac.uk
Planet Holl ywoo d 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
Ro yal Ai r Fo rce Mu seu m Lo nd on Grahame Park Way, London
NW9 5LL
Tel: 020 8358 4849 www.rafmuseum.org.uk/london /group-visits.aspx
Ro yal Al bert Hall
Kensington Gore, London SW7 2AP Tel: 020 7959 0558 www.royalalberthall.com
Ro yal Botanic Gard en s, Kew Kew, Richmond, TW9 3AB Tel: 020 8332 5655 www.kew.org
Ro yal Observat ory Green wich Blackheath Ave Greenwich London SE10 8XJ www.rmg.co.uk
Ro yal Opera Hou se Covent Garden Bow St Covent Garden London WC2E 9DD www.roh.org.uk
Sh erl ock Hol mes Museum 221B Baker Street London, NW1 6XE Telephone:020)7 224 3688 www.sherlockholmes. co.uk/home.htm
See Tickets Manor House, 21 Soho Square,London W1D 3QP Tel: 0844 412 4650 www.seetickets.com
Th e Strawb erry 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 P aul ’s Cat hedral
The Chapter House, St Paul's Churchyard, London EC4M 8AD Tel: +44(0)20 7246 8317 www.stpauls.co.uk
Syo n Hou se and Gardens Syon House, Syon Park, Brentford, TW8 8JF info@syonpark.co.uk Tel:0208 560 0882 www.syonpark.co.uk
T hames Barrier Info rmatio n Centre
1 Unity Way Woolwich London SE18 5NJ www.gov.uk/ the-thames-barrier Tel: 0208 305 4188
T he Lo ndo n Brid ge Experien ce London Bridge Experience, 2-4 Tooley St, London SE1 2SY, Tel:020 7403 6333 www.thelondonbridge experience.com
T icket Master
48 Leicester Square, London WC2H 7LR www.ticketmaster.co.uk
T wi ckenh am Stad ium Whitton Road, Twickenham, TW2 7BA
Tel: 0871 222 2120 www.englandrugby.com/ twickenham
Warner Bros Stud io T ou r London Studio Tour Drive, Leavesden, WD25 7LR
Tel: +44 (0)345 084 0900. www.wbstudiotour.co.uk
WE WELCOME GROUPS
Unforgettable, world-class performances with the London Symphony Orchestra
Groups of 10+ save up to 30%
Tickets from £18 before discount
lso.co.uk/groups
T
he Wal lace Collection
Hertford House, Manchester Square, London,WIU 3BN
Tel: 020 7563 9500 www.wallacecollection.org
Wi mb led on Lawn Tenn is M useum & Tou r AELTC Championships Ltd, Church Road, London, SW19 5AE
Tel: 020 8946 6131 www.Wimbledon.com /museum
Westminster Abbey
The Chapter Office
20 Dean's Yard
Westminster AbbeY, London
Tel: 020 7222 5152 westminster-abbey.org
Willi am Mo rris Gallery
Lloyd Park, Forest Road,Walthamstow, London, Greater London, England, E17 4PP www.wmgallery.org.uk
Worl d Ru gb y M useum & Twickenh am St ad ium To urs
Twickenham Stadium, Rugby Road, Twickenham TW1 1DZ
Tel: 020 8892 8877 www.rfu.com/museum
Zetter To wn ho use Marylebone 28-30 Seymour Street, London, W1H 7JB
Tel:+44 20 7324 4567 www. thezetter.com
ZSL Lond on Zoo
Outer Circle Regent's Park
London, NW1 4RY
Tel: 0344 225 1826 www.zsl.org
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CELEB RATING OVER
In addition to providing delicious and nutritious meals, The London Lunch Box Company also offers a convenient delivery service to locations across the city.
This ensures that groups can enjoy their meals on the go without any hassle or inconvenience.
Whether it’s a packed lunch for a day of sightseeing or a breakfast pack for an early morning start, The London Lunch Box Company strives to provide delicious and satisfying meals that meet the needs and preferences of all customers. With years of experience in the industry.
The London Lunch Box Company has built a strong reputation for excellent service and quality food.
Tour leaders and groups can trust that their meals will be prepared with care and attention to detail, ensuring a memorable dining experience during their visit to London. 11
The North East
A region that combines sandy beaches, castles and portcullises, miles and miles of natural terrain that's divided and dominated by Hadrian’s Wall, but also includes 3 vibrant and cosmopolitan cities and of course the birthplace of Ant and Dec who it would appear we can't get enough of.The magnificent Durham Cathedral, on a huge promontory overlooking the River Wear, is held by many to be the finest example of Norman architecture in the land, and of course a more modern masterpiece The Angel of the North whose home is in Gateshead.
CO DURHAM
Au ckland Castle
Bishop Auckland, Co Durham, DL14 7NR Tel: 01388 743750 www.aucklandcastle.org
Beamish, T he North of England
Open Air M useu m
Beamish, Co Durham DH9 0RG, Tel: 0191 370 4000 www.beamish.org.uk
Du rham Cathedral
The Chapter House, The College,Durham, Co Durham ,DH1 3EH Tel: 0191 386 4266 www.durhamcathedral.co.uk
Du rham T ouri st Inf ormatio n Millennium Place, Durham City,Co Durham, DH1 1WA Tel: 0191 384 3720 www.durhamtourism.co.uk
R ab y Castle
Staindrop
Darlington,County Durham DL2 3AH
Tel: 01833 660202 www.rabycastle.com
T he Au ckland P roject
Market Place, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 7NJ
Tel no – 01388 743750 groups@aucklandproject.org www.aucklandproject.org
NORTHUMBERLAND
Al nwick 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
Bamb urgh Castle Bamburgh Castle, Bamburgh, Northumberland, NE69 7DF Tel: 01668 214 208 administrator@bamburghcastle.com www.bamburghcastle.com
Chil lingham Castle
Chillingham, Alnwick Northumberland, NE66 5NJ
Tel: +44 (0)1668 215359 :www.chillingham-castle.com
Fo rd and Etal Estat es Ford, Berwick upon Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 2QA Tel: 01890 820338 www.ford-and-etal.co.uk
Hadri an’ s Wall To urism Partnership 14B Gilesgate, Hexham, Northumberland NE46 3NJ Tel: 01434 602505
Hexh am Raceco urse Co Limited The Riding, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 4PFTel: 01434 606881 www.hexham-racecourse.co.uk
TEESIDE & TEES
Cap tai n Co ok Birt hpl ace museum Stewart Park, Marton, Middlesbrough, Teeside & Tees Valley TS7 8AT Tel: 01642 311211
Hartlepo ol Histo ric Qu ay Maritime Avenu e, Hartlepool Teeside & Tees Valley TS24 0XZ
Tel: 01429 860077
Kirkleath am Mu seu m Kirkleatham, Redcar, TS10 5NW, Tel: (01642) 479500 www.redcarcleveland.gov.uk
Mi ddlesbro ugh T ourist Information Centre and Box Office The Town Hall, Albert Road, Middlesbrough, PO Box 69 TS1 2QQ Tel 01642 729900 www.visitmiddlesbrough.org
Ormesb y Hall: Natio nal Tru st Church Lane, Ormesby, Middlesbrough, Teeside & Tees Valley Tel:01642 324188 www.nationaltrust.com
Redcar & Cl eveland To urism Neighbourhood Services Department, PO Box 86, Kirkleatham Street, Redcar, Tees Valley, TS10 1XX www.redcar-cleveland.gov.uk
TYNE & WEAR
BALTIC Centre fo r Con tempo rary Art
South Shore Road, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, NE8 3BA, Tel: 0191 478 1810 www.baltic.art
Disco very M useum
Blandford Square, Newcastle upon Tyne,Tyne & Wear, NE1 4JA, Tel: 0191 278 4217 www.discoverymuseum.org.uk
Gateshead Mil len niu m Brid ge Quayside, Newcastle & Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, www.gatesheadmillennium bridge.com
Lain g Art Gallery
New Bridge Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear, NE1 8AG Tel: 0191 232 7734
M etro Cen tre MetroCentre, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, NE11 9YGTel: 0191 493 0200 www.metrocentre.uk.com
Ship ley Art Gall ery
Prince Consort Road, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, NE8 4JB Tel: 0191 477 1495
Sun derl an d M useu m & W inter Gar den s Burdon Road, Sunderland, Tyne & Wear, SR1 1PP Tel: 0191 561 2323 www.sunderlandmuseum.org.uk
The Inn Collection
3rd Floor, Q5 Quorum Business Park, Benton, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 8BS groups@inncollectiongroup.com Tel: 0191 580 3610 www.inncollectiongroup.com
T yn emout h Aquarium Grand Parade, Tynemouth, Tyne & Wear, NE30 4JF Tel: 0191 258 1031 www.tynemouthaquarium.co.uk
WWT Wash ington Wetland Centre
Pattinson, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 8LE Tel: 0191 416 5454 wwt.org.uk/washington
Alnwick Castle
Home to the Duke of Northumberland’s family, the Percys, for over 700 years
Film location for Downton Abbey and Harry Potter’s Hogwarts
The North West
The Industrial Revolution created mighty cities thanks to textiles and shipping which are now home to arguably the greatest football teams the world has ever seen, well at least the most successful and lucrative. It doesn't come as a surprise to learn that this is the 3rd most densely populated area in the United Kingdom after the South East and Greater London, there's something for everyone here, iconic cities that are as famous for their music scenes as their grand industrial buildings and museums. Hear The Beatles resonate from street corners in Liverpool and the Stone Roses and Oasis rock in fashionable Manchester and now also home to Media City. For nature lovers, landscapes filled with lakes, estuaries buzzing with birdlife, and there's the Lake District another oasis of tranquil beauty.
CHESHIRE
Arl ey Hall & Gardens
Nr Great Budworth, Northwich, www.arleyhalland gardens.com
Capestho rne Hall
Siddington, Nr Macclesfield, Cheshire,SK11 9JY Tel: 01625 861221 www.capesthorne.com
Ch ester Cathedral 12 Abbey Square, Chester, CH1 2HU Tel: 01244 324756 www.chestercathedral.com
Jo drell Ban k Observatory
The University of Manchester, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 9DL Tel:01477571766 www.jodrellbank.net
P oult on Hall Poulton Road, Bebington, Wirral CH63 9LN www.poultonhall.co.uk
Silk Mu seum
6 Park Lane, Macclesfield, Cheshire SK11 6TJ, Tel:01625 612 045 bookings@silkmacclesfield.org.uk www.thesilkmuseum.co.uk
CUMBRIA
Beatrix Pot ter Gallery: Hawkshead Bottom of Main St, Cumbria LA22 0NS Tel: 015394 36355 www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Hayes Garden Worl d Amb lesid e 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
So uth Tynedale R ail way Station Rd, Alston, Cumbria CA9 3JB Tel:01434 381696 www.south-tynedalerailway.org.uk
Su mmer Gro ve Halls Hensingham Whitehaven Cumbria CA28 8XZ www.summergrovehalls.co.uk
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he Geo rge Ho tel
Devonshire Street, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 7SU
Tel: 01768 862696 www.lakedistricthotels.net/ georgehotel
T he Lakes Distill ery
Setmurthy, near Bassenthwaite Lake, Cumbria, CA13 9SJ www.lakesdistillery.com
Wi ndermere Lake Cru ises Winander House, Glebe Road, Bowness on Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3HE www.windermerelakecruises.co.uk Tel: 015394 43360
Wo rld of Beatrix P otter At tractio n The Old Laundry, Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District, Cumbria, LA23 3BX
Tel: 01539 488444 www.hop-skip-jump.com
GREATER MANCHESTER
Arn dale Sh opp ing Centre
Manchester Arndale 1st Floor, Arndale Centre, Manchester, M4 3AQ
Tel: 0161 8334851
Ash ton Under Lyne M arkets Wellington Road, Ashton under Lyne, OL6 6DL Z Tel: 0161 342 3268
Bol ton Tou rism Central Library, Le Mans Crescent Bolton, BL1 1SE www.visitbolton.com/grouptravel
Lowry Ou tlet Mall
The Quays, Salford Quays, M50 3AH Tel: 0161 848 1847 www.lowryoutletmall.com
M an ch ester Cathedral Manchester, M3 1SX www.manchestercathedral .org
Manchester Un ited Foot bal l Clu b
Mu seu m & Grou nd To urs
Manchester United Football Club, Old Trafford, M16 0RA
Tel: +44 (0) 161 868 8000 www.manutd.com/museum
Th e T raf ford Cen tre Manchester, Tel: 0161 746 7777 www.traffordcentre.co.uk
LANCASHIRE
Blackp ool Pleasu re Beach
Blackpool
FY4 1EZ
Tel: 0870 444 5577 www.blackpool pleasurebeach.com
Bury’ s Award Win nin g M arket
Bury Markets Management, 1 Murray Road, Bury, Lancashire
BL9 0BJ
Tel: 0161 253 6520 www.bury.gov.uk
East Lan cashire Railway
Bolton Street Station, Bury BL9 0EY
Tel: 0333 320 2830 enquiries@eastlancsrailway.co.uk www.eastlancsrailway.org.uk
Samlesb ury Hall
Preston New Road, Samlesbury, Preston, Lancashire
PR5 0UP www.samlesburyhall.co.uk Tel: 01254 812010
Visit Blackpo ol Tourism Department, 1 Clifton Street, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY1 1LY Tel: 01253 478222 www.visitblackpool.com
MERSEYSIDE
Th e Beatles Story Britannia Vaults, Albert Dock, Liverpool, Merseyside, L3 4AD www.beatlesstory.com
Th e 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 Bu ildin g Liverpool Waterfront, L3 1HU :www.royalliverbuilding.com
Liverp ool Fo otb all Club Stad ium
Tou r & Mu seum
Walton Breck Road, Liverpool, Merseyside, L4 0TH, Tel: 0151 906 1817 grouptours@liverpoolfc.com www. lfc.tv/tours
Sou thp ort – Englan d’s Cl assic Resor t
Sefton Council Southport Town Hall Lord Street, Southport PR8 1DA Tel: 0151 934 2333 www.visitsouthport.com
Strawberry Fiel d Beaconsfield Road
Liverpool L25 6EJ Tel:0151 252 6130 www.strawberryfield liverpool.com
Tate Li verpoo l Albert Dock, Liverpool, L3 4BB www.tate.org.uk/liverpool
Th e World of Glass (St Helens) Ltd
Chalon Way East, St Helens, Merseyside WA10 1BX www.worldofglass.com Tel: 01744 22766
Exclusive visits to the Walled Gardens of Poulton Hall
Poulton Hall is the historic seat of the Lancelyns and Greens since 1093, and the present Hall is the third building on the site, dating from 1652. The Walled Gardens, restored to almost the same layout as in Victorian times, have sculptures and planting based on Childrens literature, from Robin Hood and King Arthur to The Hobbit and Harry Potter.
Private visits from 20 to 50 guests with cream teas or other afternoon tea options can be booked, and make a relaxing end to the day when combined with a visit to Chester or the near by Lady Lever Art Gallery, or just an afternoon out.
Price typically £12 per head including afternoon tea (served on our "Indies" china) Musical entertainment extra at cost, and larger groups of up to 120 subject to staff availability. Poulton Rd, Bebington, Wirral CH63 9LN
www.poultonhall.co.uk
The South East
The South East is renowned for its beautiful gardens and miles of stunning coastline. Rich in cultural attractions, the region is easily accessible from London, and is also home to gently rolling countryside, two National Parks and some of Britain's sunniest and driest weather! Which has made this a firm favourite for those seeking a great dayout, short break or holiday.
BERKSHIRE
Ascot Racecou rse 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
Legol and Win dsor Winkfield Road, Windsor, Berkshire SL4 4AY Tel: 0871 2222 001 www.legoland.co.uk
T he Li vin g R ain forest Hampstead Norreys, Thatcham RG18 0TN Tel: 01635 202444 www.livingrainforest.org
T he Mil l At So nn ing Sonning Eye, Reading, RG4 6TY Tel: 0118 969 8000 www.millatsonning.com
Walth am Pl ace Church Hill, White Waltham, Berkshire, SL6 3JH Tel: 01628 825517
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Wi ndso r Castl e Windsor, Berkshire Tel: 020 7766 7304 www.royal.gov.uk
Wi ndso r Racin g Limited The Racecourse, Maidenhead Road, Windsor, Berkshire SL4 5JJ Tel: 01753 498400 www.windsor-racecourse.co.uk
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE
Aylesbu ry Waterside Th eatre Exchange Street, Aylesbury, HP20 1UG aylesburyboxoffice@ theambassadors.com atgtickets.com/Aylesbury* Tel: Box Office: 0844 871 7607* Groups: 0333 009 5394** *Fees apply.
Bletchley Park
Bletchley Park Trust, Bletchley Park Sherwood Drive, Milton Keynes MK3 6EB www.bletchleypark.org.uk
The Ro ald Dah l Mu seu m and Sto ry Cent re 81-83 High Street, Great Missenden, Bucks, HP16 9PE www.roalddahl.com/ museum Tel:01494 892192
Sto we Gard en s Buckingham, Buckinghamshire MK18 5DQ Tel: 01280 822850
Wad desd on 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
Coln e Valley Rai lway
Castle Hedingham, Halstead, Essesx, CO9 3DZ Tel: 01787 461174 www.colnevalleyrailway.co.uk
Hed ingha m Castle Batley Street, Castle Hedingham,,CO9 3DJ Tel:01787 460 261 www.hedinghamcastle.co.uk
Marksh all Eatate Coggeshall, Colchester CO6 1TG, Tel:01376 563796 www.markshall.org.uk
HAMP SHIRE
Beaulieu
National Motor Museum, Beaulieu,New Forest,Hampshire, United Kingdom SO42 7ZN Tel: 01590 614645 groups@beaulieu.co.uk www.beaulieu.co.uk
Bomb ay Sap phi re Distil lery 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
En gl ish lavend er p rod ucts, oi ls an d gift s from Lavend er Fields EHL Ltd Hartley Park Farm, Alton, Hampshire GU34 3HP Tel: 01420 511146
Exbu ry Gardens and Steam Railway Exbury, New Forest nr Southampton, Hampshire SO45 1AZ Tel: 023 8089 1203 www.exbury.co.uk
Fu rzey Gardens
School Lane
Minstead Lyndhurst Hampshire SO43 7GL www.minsteadtrust.org.uk
Gilb ert Whites Hou se & Gard en The Wakes, High Street, Selborne, Hampshire GU34 3JH Tel: 01420 511275 www.gilbertwhiteshouse.org.uk
Hovert ravel
Clarence Esplanade, Southsea, Portsmouth, PO5 3AD Tel: 01983 717700 info@hovertravel.com www.hovertravel.com
M arwel l Zo o Colden Common, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 1JH marwell@marwell.org.uk Tel: 01962 777407
M ary Rose Mu seu m
Main Rd, Portsmouth PO1 3PY Tel:+44 (0) 23 9281 2931 www.maryrose.org
M id Hants Railway Ltd 'Watercress Line' The Railway Station, New Alresford, Hampshire SO24 9JG www.watercressline.co.uk Tel: 01962 733810
M ilest ones Mu seum
Leisure Park, Churchill Way West, Basingstoke, RG22 6PG www.milestonesmuseum.org.uk Tel: 01256 639550
P au lton s Park
Owe, Nr Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 6AL Tel: 023 8081 2921 www.paultonspark.co.uk
P ortsmout h CC
Civic Offices, Guildhall Square, Portsmouth, Hampshire PO1 2AD Tel: 023 9282 6722 www.visitportsmouth.co.uk
R ed Fu nnel Ferri es
12 Bugle Street, Southampton, Hampshire SO14 2JY Tel: 08448 449988 www.redfunnel.co.uk
R oyal Armo uries
Fort Nelson, Down End Road, Fareham, Hampshire PO17 6AN Tel: 01329 233734 www.armouries.org.uk
Sir Harold Hi llier Gard ens Jermyns Lane, Romsey, Hampshire, S051 0QA www,hants.gov.uk/hilliergardens
T he Royal Navy Sub marine M useum
Haslar Jetty Road,Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 2AS Tel: 023 9251 0354 www.submarine-museum.co.uk
Vi sit Po rtsmo uth Portsmouth City Council, Civic Offices, Portsmouth PO1 2BG Tel: 02392 834116
West Green Ho use
West Green, Hartley Wintney, Hampshire RG27 8JB Tel: 01252 844611 www.westgreenhouse.co.uk
Wi gh tlin k Limi ted Gunwharf Road, Portsmouth PO1 2LA Tel: 0871 376 1000 www.wightlink.co.uk
Wi nchest er Sci ence Cen tre & P lan et ariu m 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
T he Needles Park Alum Bay, Isle of Wight PO39 0JD Tel: 08717200022 www.theneedles.co.uk
Sh anklin Chi ne
3 Chine Hill Shanklin Isle of Wight PO37 6BW | Tel: 01983 866432 www.shanklinchine.co.uk
KENT
Battle of Bri tai n M emorial
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
Catt erb ury Cath ed ral Cathedral House, 11 The Precincts, Canterbury CT1 2EH www.cantebury-cathedral.org
Hever C astle & Gard en s
Hever Rd, Hever, Edenbridge, TN8 7NG www.hevercastle.co.uk
The South East
Blenheim Palace
Woodstock, Oxfordshire OX20 1PX Tel: 08700 602080 www.blenheimpalace.com
Leeds Cas tle in Kent offers something for groups to experience every day. Discover themed events, falconry displays, themed tours of the Castle for groups to pre-book. bookings@leeds-castle.co.uk 01622 765400 www wwwwww.leeds-castle.com/ www.www.lwww.lewww.leewww.leed www.leeds www.leedswww.leeds-c www.leeds-ca www.leeds-cas www.leeds-cast www.leeds-castl www.leeds-castle www.leeds-castle. www.leeds-castle.c www.leeds-castle.co www.leeds-castle.com www.leeds-castle.com/groups www.leeds-castle.com/g www.leeds-castle.com/gr www.leeds-castle.com/gro www.leeds-castle.com/grou www.leeds-castle.com/group
Po rt Lympne Reserve B2067, Lympne, Hythe, CT21 4LR, www.aspinall foundation.org/port-lympne
Ro chester Cat hed ral Garth House, Rochester ME1 1SX
Tel: 01634 843366 www.rochestercathedral.org
Canterbur y Guided Tours
90-minute guided walking tours of Canterbury’s medieval lanes and Cathedral Precincts with an expert guide Available in multip le languages Al l gr oup sizes and ages welcome Themed tour s available
Open year-r ound, al l weather!
Tel: +44 (0)1227 459779 guides @canterburyguidedtours.com www.canterburyguidedtours.com
Can terb ury Roman Mu seu m Butchery Lane, Canterbury, Kent CT1 2JR. Tel: 01227 785575 www.canterbury-museum.co.uk
Chid din gsto ne Castl e Chiddingstone, nr Edenbridge, Kent TN8 7AD www.chiddingstonecastle.org.uk Tel: +44 (0)1892 870347
Fo lkeston e R acecourse Westenhangar,Folkestone, Kent CT21 4HX Tel: 01342 831703
Hangloo se Adven tures
Bluewater Pkwy, Dartford, Greenhithe DA9 9ST
Tel: 020 4506 3833 hangloosebluewater.com
Visit Can terb ury 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 Maidsto ne Maidstone Borough Council, Maidstone House, King Street, Maidstone, Kent. ME15 6JQ www.visitmaidstone.com Tel: 01622 602748
OXFORDSHIRE
Ardi ngt on Ho use Wantage, Oxfordshire OX12 8QA Tel: 01235 821566 www.ardingtonhouse.com
Bod lei an Lib rary Broad St, Oxford OX1 3BG www.bodleian.ox.ac.uk
Buscot P ark
Buscot Park, Faringdon, Oxfordshire,SN7 8BU Tel: 01367 240786 www.buscot park.com
Ch inn or & P rinces R isboro ugh Railway Station Road, Chinnor, OX39 4ER Tel: 01844 353535 www.chinnorrailway.co.uk
Co gges M an or Farm
Ch urch Ln, W itney Oxfo rdsh ire OX28 3LA T el: 019 93 772 60 2 www cogges o rg u k
Co tswo ld wil dlif e p ark Bradwell Grove, Burford, Oxfordshire OX18 4JP Tel: 01993 823006 www.cotswoldwildlifepark.co.uk
Did cot Railway Cen tre Didcot, Oxfordshire OX11 7NJ Tel: 01235 817200 www.didcotrailwaycentre.org.uk
Hoo k No rton Brewery Brewery Lane, Hook Norton Banbury, OX15 5NY www.hooky.co.uk
Ki ngst on Bagp uize Ho use Abingdon, Oxfordshire OX13 5AX Tel:01865 820 259 www.kingstonbagpuize house.com
DISCOVER THE FEW who turned the tide of war
A GROUP VISIT TO REMEMBER
In the summer and early autumn of 1940, fewer than 3,000 men of the Royal Air Force stopped the Luftwaffe in its tracks, prevented an invasion of this country and ensured that the south coast could be used as the springboard for the Allied landings on D-Day in 1944.
Their bravery and sacrifice led wartime Prime Minister Winston Churchill to declare: “Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few.”
Today their story is told at the Battle of Britain Memorial, high on Kent’s famous White Cliffs at Capel-le-Ferne between Dover and Folkestone.
Our modern visitor centre welcomes group visits. Guided tours can be booked (fee applies) and there is a group rate for The Scramble Experience.
Replica aircraft
The National Memorial to the Few
Superb interactive Scramble Experience
Christopher Foxley-Norris Memorial Wall
First floor café with views of France
Exclusive signed gifts in our shop
Free entr y (charge for Scramble Experience only)
Coach parking (free if booked in advance)
Open daily, but closed Mondays from 13 November 2024 to 24 February 2025 – CT18 7JJ Tel: 01303 249292 enquiries@battleofbritainmemorial.org
www.battleofbritainmemorial.org
Nation al Trust Up ton House and Gardens
Home Farm Dr, Banbury,OX15 6HT
Tel:01295 670266
www nationaltrust org uk/ upton-house-and-gardens
R iver and Rowing M useu m Mill Meadows
Henley-on-Thames, RG9 1BF
www rrm co uk
Ston or P ark
Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, RG9 6HF, Tel: 01491 638587
www stonor com
Sulgrave Mano r Manor Road, Sulgrave, Banbury,Oxfordshire, OX17 2SDTel: 01295 760205
www sulgravemanor org uk
Waterperry Gardens Nr Wheatley, Oxford OX33 1LA
www: waterperrygardens co uk
Tel: 01844 339254
SURREY
Denbi es Win e Estate
London Road, Dorking,Surrey, RH5 6AA
Tel: 01306 876616
www denbiesvineyard co uk
Gui ldfo rd T ou rist In formati on Cent re
Guildford House, 155 High Street, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 3AJ
www visitguildford com
Tel: 01483 444333
J GF Passen ger Bo at s
6 Montague Close, Walton on Thames, Surrey KT12 2NF
Tel: 01932 253374 www.jgf-boats.co.uk
K ew Gard en s
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Richmond, Surrey
TW9 3AB
Tel: 020 8332 5655 www.kew.org/traveltrade
T he Savi ll Gard en Windsor Great Park WickLane, Englefield Green Surrey TW20 0UU www windsorgreatpark co uk
Su rrey To urism
Room 404, County Hall,Menrhyn Road, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey KT1 2DY Tel: 01483 444 333 www.visitsurrey.com
Winkworth Aro retu m
Hascombe Road,Goldalming, Surrey GU8 4AD Tel: 01483 208477 winkwortharboretum@national trusdt org
SUSSEX
Amberley Museum & Heritage Centre,Houghton Bridge, Station Road, Arundel, West Sussex, BN18 9LT
Anne o f Cleves House an d Museum
52 Southover High Street, Lewes, East Sussex, BN27 1JA. Tel: 01273 474610 www.sussexpast.co.uk/propertiesto-discover/anne-of-cleves-house
Arund al Castl e ArundaL, WEST SUSSEX www.arundelcastle.org Tel: 01903 882173
Arund al Wal kin g T ou rs Tel: 07443 896 480 www destinationarundel com
Blu eb ell Railway
Sheffield Park Station, Sheffield Park,East Sussex TN22 3QL Tel: 01825 720800 www bluebell-railway com
Bo rde Hi ll Gard en
High Weald AONB, Borde Hill
Ln, Haywards Heath RH16 1XP Tel: 01444 450326 www.bordehill.co.uk
Bright on Pal ace P ier
Madeira Drive, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 1TW Tel: 01273 609361 www.brightonpier.co.uk
Gl oballs
1-5, The Village, The Waterfront, Brighton Marina, Brighton BN2 5WA
Tel: 01273 911510 www globalls co uk
Herstmon ceux Castl e Gar den s an d Gro und s
Herstmonceux Castle, Hailsham, East Sussex ,BN27 1RN
Tel: 01323 833816 www.herstmonceux-castle.com
Lewes Castle an d M useu m Barbi can Hou se M useu m 169, High Street, Lewes, BN7 1YE
Tel: 01273 486290
www sussexpast co uk/propertiesto-discover/lewes-castle
Newhaven Fort
Tel: 01273 517622 www newhavenfort org uk
Pashley Man or Gardens
Ticehurst, Wadhurst, East Sussex, TN5 7HE
Tel: 01580 200888 www pashleymanorgardens com
Su ssex past Bull House, 92 High Street, Lewes, Sussex BN7 1XH www.sussexpast.co.uk
T he Ob servato ry Sci en ce Cen tre Wartling Road,Herstmonceux
East Sussex BN27 1RN info@the-observatory org www.the-observatory.org
Tel: 01323 832731
T angmere Aviation Mu seum Gamecock Terrace, Tangmere Nr Chichester, West Sussex, PO20 2ES Tel: 01243 790 090 www.tangmere-museum.org.uk
Wakehu rst Bo tanic Gardens
Sackville Way, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH17 6TN
Tel: 01444 894066 www kew org/wakehurst
Weald & Downl and Livin g M useu m
Town Lane, Singleton, Chichester, West Sussex PO18 0EU www wealddown co uk
Saunton Sands courtesy of Visit Devon
The South West
Cream and jam or jam and then cream you can have it both ways in this area, the South West has been beloved of writers and film-makers across time, from Enid Blyton to Daphne du Maurier and has played host to many film and TV productions who could forget the beautiful scenery that appeared in Poldark! With two national parks, Exmoor and Dartmoor, the beautiful regency city of Bath, UNESCO World Heritage sights at Stonehenge and the Jurassic Coast, pies, pasties and Padstow who wouldn’t want to visit?
CORNWALL
Boconn oc
The Estate Office Boconnoc Lostwithiel,Cornwall PL22 0RG Tel: 01208 872507 www.boconnoc.com
Bodmin & Wen ford Railway Bodmin General Station, Bodmin, Cornwall PL31 1AQ enquiries@bodminrailway.co.uk www.bodminrailway.co.uk Tel: 01208 73555
Bodmin Jai l At tractio n Ltd Berryco ombe Road, Bodmin PL31 2NR Tel: 012 087 62 92 www b od min jai l org
Camel Creek Ad ventu re P ark Tredinnick, Wadebridge PL27 7RA Tel:01841 540276 www.camelcreek.co.uk
Corn wall Plu s Glasney Parc Penryn Campus Treliever Road, Penryn TR10 9FE cornwall-plus.co.uk
Corn wall’ s Regimen tal Mu seum
The Keep, Bodmin, Cornwall PL31 1DU
Tel: +44 (0)1208 72810 www.cornwallsregimentalmuseum.org
Th e Eden Project Bodelva Cornwall,PL24 2SG Groups@edenproject.com Tel:01726 811903
Han glo ose Ad ventu res Eden Project, Bodelva,Par PL24 2SG Tel: 01726 812724 hanglooseadventure.com
Healey' s Cyd er Farm Penhallow, Truro TR4 9LW
Tel:01872 573356 www.healeyscyder.co.uk
Lan d's End Visito r Centre
Hotel & Conservation SiteLands End, Sennen, Cornwall TR19 7AA Tel: 08717200044 www.landsend-landmark.co.uk
M oun t Edgcu mb e Hou se and Co un try P ark
Mount Edgcumbe, Cremyll, Torpoint, Cornwall PL10 1HZ
Tel: +44 1752 822 236 www.mountedgcumbe.gov.uk
P ort Elio t Estate Office
St Germans, Saltash, Cornwall PL12 5ND Tel: 01503 230211 www.porteliot.co.uk
P ortb yh an Ho tel Quay Rd West Looe CornwallPL13 2BU E:stay@portbyhan.com www.portbyhan.com
St M ich ael’s M oun t Estate Office, Marazion, Cornwall,TR17 0EJ groups@stmichaelsmount.co.uk www.stmichaelsmount.co.uk Tel: 01736 710265
T rago M ills
Two Waters Foot, Liskeard PL14 6HY Tel: 01579 348877 www.trago.co.uk
T rago M ills
Arwenack Street, Falmouth, Cornwall TR113LG, Tel: 01326 315738 www.trago.co.uk
Truro C athedral 14 St Mary's Street, Truro, Cornwall TR1 2AF
Tel: 01872276782 www.trurocathedral.org.uk
DEVON
Babbacomb e Theat re Babbacombe Downs Road, Torquay TQ1 3LU boxoffice@matpro-show.biz Tel:01803 328385 www.babbacombe-theatre.com
Bu ckfast Abb ey Buckfast,Devon. TQ11 0EE Tel: 01364 645500 enquiries@buckfast.org.uk www.buckfast.org.uk
Cold harbou r Mil l Uffculme, Cullompton Devon
EX15 3EE
Tel: 01884 840960 www.coldharbourmill.org.uk
Clovell y Vi si tor Cent re Near Bideford, Devon EX39 5TA Tel: 01237 431781 www.clovelly.co.uk
Dartmout h Steam Rai lway & River Boat Co mpany Queen's Park Station, Paignton, Devon TQ4 6AF Tel: 01803 555872 www.dartmouthrailriver.co.uk
The Don key San ct uary Slade House Farm, Sidmouth, Devon EX10 0NU
www.thedonkeysanctuary.org.uk Tel: 01395 573156
Exet er Cath edral 1 The Cloisters Exeter EX1 1HS Tel:01392 285970 www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk
Great West ern Railway First Great Western
Plymouth Pl4 6ZZ Tel: 08457 000 125 www.firstgreatwestern.co.uk
Ilfracomb e Carlt on Ho tel Runnacleave Road Ilfracombe EX34 8AR Tel: 01271 862446
Langston e Cl iff Hot el Mount Pleasant Road, Dawlish Warren, Dawlish, EX7 0NA
www.langstone-hotel.co.uk Tel: 01626 868000
Lynto n Lynmo uth Clif f 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 City M useu ms & Art Gallery
Drake Circus, Plymouth, Devon PL4 8AJ Tel: 01752 304774
Plymouth Gin Disti llery
Black Friars Distillery, Southside Street, Plymouth, Devon PL1 2LQ Tel: 01752 665292 www.plymouthgin.com
Plymouth Marketin g Bur eau 7th floor, Civic Centre, Armada Way, Plymouth, Devon PL1 2EW Tel: 01752 304882 www.visitplymouth.co.uk
Convenient level access coach parking at Buckfastleigh station. The Station, Buckfastleigh, Devon, TQ11 0DZ
P rincess T heatre
Torbay Road Torquay, Devon
TQ2 5EZ
Tel: 0844 871 3023 groups of 10+ call: 01803 206365 www.atgtickets.com/torquay
R oyal Ho rticu ltu ral Society
Rosemoor Garden, Great Torrington, Devon, EX38 8PH
Tel: 01805 624067 www.rhs.org.uk
Sou th Devo n Railway
The Station, Buckfastleigh, Devon TQ11 0DZ www.southdevonrailway.co.uk Tel: 01364 644370
Stuart Lin e Cru ises
5 Camperdown Terrace, Exmouth, Devon EX8 1EJ Tel : 01395 222144 www.stuartlinecruises.co.uk
Steam Railways at Woo dy Bay Station
Woody Bay Station, Martinhoe Cross, Parracombe, BARNSTAPLE, EX31 4RA www.lynton-rail.co.uk
T rago M ills
Liverton ,Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 6JD
Tel: 01626 821111 www.trago.co.uk
DORSET
At helhamp ton Ho use an d Gardens
Athelhampton House, Athelhampton, Dorchester. DT2 7LG Tel: 01305 848363 www.athelhampton.co.uk
Bou rnemo uth To urism
Visitor Information Bureau, Westover Road, Bournemouth, Dorset BH1 2BU Tel: 0845 051 1700 www.bournemouth.co.uk
Broadwin dsor Craft Cen tre Broadwindsor, Dorset.
DT8 3PX
Tel; 01308 868362 www.broadwindsor-crafts.co.uk
City Cruises Po ole
Tel: 020 77 400 437 www.citycruisespoole.com
Compto n 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
Lu lwo rth Castle & P ark East Lulworth, Dorset BH20 5QS
Marsh am Co urt Hot el
3 Russell Cotes Road, East Cliff, Bournemouth, BH1 3AB
Tel;01202 552111 groups@marshamcourthotel.co.uk /www.marshamcourthotel.co.uk
Mon key World - Ap e R escue Cen tre Longthorns, Nr Wareham, Dorset BH20 6HH apes@monkeyworld.org www.monkeyworld.org Tel: 01929 462537
Sh erb orne Cast le New Road Sherborne, Dorset
DT9 5NR
Tel.: (01935) 812072 castleoffice@sherbornecastle.com www.sherbornecastle.com
Swan age Rai lway
Station House
Railway Station Approach
Swanage Dorset
BH19 1HB Tel:01929 425800 www.swanagerailway.co.uk
GLOUCESTERSHIRE
Avo n Valley R ail way
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
Bourt on Ho use Garden Bourton-on-the-Hill, nr Moretonin-Marsh, Gloucestershire, GL56 9AE www.bourtonhouse.com
Tel: 01386 700754
Chatham Hi storic Dockyard Church Ln, Chatham ME4 4TE Tel:01634 823800 www.thedockyard.co.uk
Cheltenh am Bo rou gh Cou nci l Municipal Offices, Promenade, Cheltenham GL50 9SA
Tel: 01242 262626
Cheltenh am Raceco urse Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL50 4SH Tel: 01242 513014 www.cheltenham.co.uk
Cot swo ld Farm Park, Guiting Power, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL54 5UG www.cotswoldfarmpark.co.uk Tel: 01451 850 307
Cot swo ld T ouri sm Environmental Department, Shire Hall, Gloucestershire, GL1 2TG Tel: 01452 425673 www.cotswolds.com
Glou cester Do cks Llanthony Warehouse, The Docks, Gloucester, Gloucestershire GL1 2EH Tel: 01452 318200 www.nmw.org.uk/gloucester
Glou cester Quays
St Ann Way, Gloucester, GL1 5SH Tel: 01452 338933 www.gloucesterquays.co.uk
Glou cestersh ire and Warwicksh ire 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
M echanical Music M useu m
The Oak House, High Street, Northleach, Gloucestershire
GL54 3ET
Tel: +44 (0)1451 860181 www.mechanicalmusic.co.uk
M ill Dene Garden
School Lane, Blockley, Moreton in Marsh, Gloucestershire
GL56 9HU
Tel: 44(0)1386 700457 www.milldenegarden.co.uk
Sud eley C astle
Winchcombe, Gloucestershire
GL54 5JD, Tel: 01242604244 www.sudeleycastle.co.uk
T au rus Crafts
The Old Park , Lydney, Gloucestershire, GL15 6BU, Tel: 01594 844841 www.tauruscrafts.co.uk
Visi t Cheltenh am 77 Promenade, Cheltenham, GL50 1PJ Tel: 01242 226033 www.VisitCheltenham.com
WWT Sl imb ridge Wetl and Centre Slimbridge Wetland Centre, Gloucestershire,, GL2 7BT Tel: 01453 891223 wwt.org.uk/slimbridge
SOMERSET
Avon River Cru ises H/O 37 Colthurst Drive, Hanham, Bristol, BS15 3SG Tel: Boat Mobile 07854 879508
Bat h T ourism Bureau
Abbey Chambers, Abbey Churchyard, Bath, Somerset, BA1 1LY Tel: 0906 711 2000 www.visitbath.co.uk
T he Bi sh op s Pal ace Wells, Somerset. BA5 2PD Tel: 01749 988111 www.bishopspalacewells.co.uk
Bath and West Sh owgro und The Show ground, Shepton Mallet, Somerset BA4 6QN Tel: 01749 822200
Bristo l Zo o and Gardens
Clifton, Bristol BS8 3HA Tel: 0117 974 7399 www.bristolzoo.org.uk
Brun el' s ss Great Bri tai n Great Western Dockyard, Bristol BS1 6TY Tel: 0117 9260680 www.ssgreatbritain.org
Ch ed dar Caves & Go rge Cheddar, Somerset BS27 3QF Tel: 01934 742343 www.cheddarcaves.co.uk
Destinatio n Bristol 53 Queen Square Bristol BS1 4LH www.Visitbristol.co.uk
Dio cese o f Bath & Wells The Old Deanery St Andrew’s Street Wells Somerset BA5 2UG Tel: 01749 670777 www.bathandwells.org.uk
Glaston bury Abbey Abbey Gatehouse, Magdalene St, Glastonbury BA6 9EL Tel: 01458 832267 :www.glastonburyabbey.com
Hayn es I nternation al Mot or Museum
Castle Cary Road,Sparkford, Nr Yeovil, Somerset, BA22 7LH
www.haynesmotormuseum.com Tel: 01963 440804
Hestercombe Gard en s Cheddon Fitzpaine, Taunton, Somerset TA2 8LG info@hestercombe.com www.hestercombe.com/groups Tel: 01823 413923
Mon kt on Elm Gard en an d P et Cen tre
Monkton Heathfield, Taunton, Somerset TA2 8QN Tel: 01823 412381 www.monktonelmgarden centre.co.uk
Roman Bath s & Pump Roo m Stall Street, Bath, Somerset BA1 1LZ Tel: 01225 477 785 www.romanbaths.co.uk
Sh epp y’ s Cider Ltd
Three Bridges, Bradford-on-tone, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 1ER
Tel: 01823 461 233
So merset T ou rism
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 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ tyntesfield
Th e Walled Gardens of Cannin gt on & Tea Ro oms Church Street, Cannington, Bridgwater, Somerset TA5 2HA Tel:01278 655042
West So merset Rail way he Railway Station, Minehead, TA24 5BG, info@wsrail.net www.west-somersetrailway.co.uk
Yarn M arket Ho tel 25-33 High St, Dunster, Minehead TA24 6SF Tel: 01643 821425 www.yarnmarkethotel.co.uk
WILTSHIRE
Butterfly Worl d Studley Grange Garden & Leisure Park, Hay Lane, Wroughton, Swindon SN4 9QU Tel: 01793 852 400
Lacock Abbey, Fo x T al bot Mu seum and Village Lacock, Chippenham SN15 2LG Tel: 01249 730459 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ lacock-abbey-fox-talbotmuseum-and-village
Lon gleat En terp rises Ltd
The Estate Office, Longleat, Warminster, Wiltshire BA12 7NW Tel: 01985 844328 www.longleat.co.uk
M cArth urglen Designer Ou tlet Kemble Drive, Swindon, Wiltshire SN2 2DY Tel: 01793 507600 www.swindondesigneroutlet.com
Oldb ury To urs 19 Shelburne Rd, Calne, SN11 8EW Tel:07947 488665 oldburytours.co.uk/
Sali sbury Cathedral The Close, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 2EN Tel: 01722 555120 groups@salcath.co.uk www.salisburycathedral.org.uk
Ston eh en ge Amesbury, Salisbury SP4 7DE www.englishheritage.org.uk/visit/ places/ stonehenge
STEAM - Mu seum of the Great Western Railway Kemble Drive, Swindon SN2 2TA Tel: 01793 466637 www.steam-museum.org.uk
Stou rhead Ho use an d Garden Stourton, Warminster BA12 6QF www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ stourhead
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CREMYLL,ROYALWILLIAMYARD&CAWSAND FERRYSERVICES
MountEdgcumbe&CremyllQuay -picturesque countrypark,withhistorichouseandgardens. RoyalWilliamYard -enjoytheeateries,shopsbars andmarketsatthisvibrantwatersidelocation. Cawsand&Kingsand -Brimmingwithquaint Cornishcharm&sandybeaches.
WHYCRUISE WITHUS?
Groupdiscountratesavailable! FREEParking–Showusyourticket andwewillreimbursethecostof coachparking. OptionalExtras–LocalCream TeaandCornishPasties availableonboard.
Yorkshire
The stunning natural beauty of the North York Moors and the Yorkshire Dales is matched by the charming historical cities and gorgeous villages, it’s proud inhabitants call it “ God’s own country” it was home to the Bronte sisters – Charlotte, Emily, and Anne whose collective works were inspired by their magnificent surroundings.
Bedern Hal l
Bartle Garth, St Andrewgate, York, YO1 7AL www.bedernhall.co.uk Tel: 01904 646030
Benin gbro ugh Hall, Gallery and Gardens
Beningbrough, York, North Yorkshire YO30 1DD Tel: 01904 472027 beningbrough@national trust.org.uk
Bizzi e Lizzies's
36 Swadford Street, Skipton, BD23 1QY, Tel: 01756 709570 info@bizzielizzies.co.uk www.bizzielizzies.co.uk
Bol ton Ab by Steam Railway Bolton Abbey Railway Station, Bolton Abbey, Skipton, North Yorkshire BD23 6AF Tel: 01756 710614
Bol ton Castl e Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 4ET Tel:01969 623981 www.boltoncastle.co.uk
Bron të Parso nage Mu seum Church Street, Haworth, Keighley BD22 8DR Tel:01535 642323 www.bronte.org.uk
C astle Howard North Yorkshire YO60 7DAYork YO60 7DA Tel: 01653 648333 www.castlehoward.co.uk
Dales Coun trysid e Museum Burtersett Road Station Yard, Hawes DL8 3NT, Tel: 01969 666210 www.dalescountry sidemuseum.org.uk
Danb y Lod ge Nati onal P ark Cen tre
Danby,Whitby, Y021 2NB
Tel:01439 772737 northyorkmoors.org.uu/ danbylodge
Th e Deep Tower Street, Hull HU1 4DP Tel: 01482 381000 www.thedeep.co.uk
Th e Forb idden Corner Ltd Tupgill Park Estate, Coverham,, North Yorkshire DL8 4TJ Tel: 01969 640638 www.theforbidden corner.co.uk
Flamingo Lan d Resort
Kirby Misperton, Malton , YO17 6UX Tel:0800 408 8840 www.flamingoland.co.uk
Harewo od Ho use Trust Harewood House, Harewood, Leeds, LS17 9LG
Tel:0113 218 1017 www.harewood.org/ visit/groups/
JORVIK Vi kin g Centr e 15-23 Coppergate Walk, York, YO1 9WT groups@yorkat.co.uk www.jorvikvikingcentre.co.uk Tel: 01904 615505
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
Leed s Art Gallery
The Headrow Leeds LS1 3AA museumsand galleries.leeds.gov.uk
Leeds In dustri al Museum at Armley Mi lls
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
Loth erto n Hal l Off Collier Lane, Aberford, Leeds LS25 3EB, Tel: 0113 378 2959
Magn a Scien ce Ad ventu re Cen tre Sheffield Road, Templeborough, Rotherham, S60 1DX Tel: 01709 720002 www.visitmagna.co.uk
Merchan t Advent urers’ Hall Tel: 01904 654818 www.theyorkcompany.co.uk
Nati onal M ed ia Museum Bradford BD1 1NQ Tel: 0844 856 3797 For group booking contact – 0844 856 3799 www.nationalmedia museum.org.uk
Nation al Rai lway Museum Leeman Road, York, NorthYorkshire YO26 4XJ Tel: 08448 153139 www.nrm.org.uk
Newb y Hall & Garden s The Estate office, Newby Hall, Ripon, North Yorkshire HG4 5AE Tel: 0845 4504068
Nort h Yorkshire Mo ors Railway Pickering Station, Pickering, North Yorkshire YO18 7AJ Tel: 01751 472508 www.nymr.co.uk
Vi si t Rydale North Yorkshire wwwvisitrydale.co.uk
Wo rld of James Herri ot Ltd 23 Kirkgate, Thirsk, North Yorkshire. YO7 1PL
Group Contact Number: Tel: 01845 524234 www.worldofjamesherriot.com
Y orks Chocolate sto ry King's Square, York, YO1 7LD Tel: 0845 498 9411 www.yorkschocolatestory.com
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Wales
From valleys that are synonymous with mining to the mountainous National Park at Snowdonia and glorious sandy beaches that are among the longest in Britain. Interested in medieval history? The cathedral at the UK’s smallest city, St David’s, is a must. After great castles with battlements and drawbridges? It’s little wonder that Wales is also known as “the castle capital of the world”. Try Conwy, Caernarfon, Caerphilly and Beaumaris. For coastal holidays, you have more than 100 beaches dotted along the coastline, with 33 Blue Flag beaches. From Swansea and the Gower Peninsula to Pembrokeshire and Anglesey.
Ab erglasn ey Restoratio n T rust Aberglasney Gardens, Llangathen, Carmarthenshire.
SA32 8QH www.aberglasney.org
Bala Lake Rai lway
Rheilffordd Llyn Tegid Ltd
The Station, Llanuwchllyn LL23 7DD Tel: 01678 540666 www.bala-lake-railway.co.uk
B odnant Welsh F ood Furnace Farm, Tal-y-cafn, Conwy LL28 5RP Tel: 01492 651100 www.bodnant-welshfood.co.uk
BRECON M OUNTAIN RAI LWAY
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
Cardi ff Castle
Castle Street, Cardiff CF10 3RB Tel: 029 2087 8100 www.cardiffcastle.com
Cardi ff Universi ty
Park Place, Cardiff CF10 3AT Tel: 029 2087 4000 www.cardiff.ac.uk
Co nstit utio n Hill Lt d tr adi ng as Ab erystwyth Clif f Railway Cliff Terrace Aberystwyth, Sy23 2DN Tel: 01970617642 www.aberystwythcliff railway.co.uk
Cyfarth fa C astle
Brecon Road Merthyr Tydfil CF47 8Re Tel: 01685 727371
Di lplo mat 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 T homas Boath ouse
Dylan’s Walk, Langharne, Carmarthenshire, South Wales SA33 4SD Tel: 01994 427420 www.dylanthomas boathouse.com
Ffestin iog an d Welsh Highl and Rai lways
Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways Harbour Station
Porthmadog Gwynedd
LL49 9NF
Tel: 01766 516024 www.festrail.co.uk
Ho rse Drawn Boat s Llangoll en The Wharf Llangollen
Denbighshire LL20 8TA www.horsedrawnboats.co.uk
Tel: 01978 860702
Llech wedd Slate Caverns
Blaenau Ffestiniog, Gwynedd, North Wales
LL41 3NB Tel: 01766 830 306 www.llechwedd-slatecaverns.co.uk
Llancai ach Fawr M ano r Gelligaer Road, Nelson, Treharris,CF46 6eR llancaiachfawr@caerphilly.gov.uk www.llancaiachfawr.co.uk
Tel: 01443 412248
Ll an beri s Lake Railway Gilfach Ddu, Llanberis, Caernarfon, Gwynedd, North Wales
LL55 4Ty Tel: 01286 870549 www.lake-railway.co.uk
Ll ys y Fr ân Coun t ry Park & Reservoir
Clarbeston Road, Haverfordwest SA63 4RR Tel:01437 532273 www.llys-y-fran.co.uk
Merthyr Leisu re Vi llage Merthyr Tydfil CF48 1UT www.merthyrleisuretrust.co.uk
Mi llen niu m Stadiu m Westgate Street, Cardiff CF10 1NS Tel: 0870 013 8600 www.millenniumstadium.com
Nati onal Botani c Gar den of Wales Llanarthne, Carmarthenshire SA32 8HG Tel: (01558) 668768 www.gardenofwales.org.uk
Nati onal Waterfron t Mu seum oystermouth Road, Maritime Quarter, Swansea, South Wales SA1 3RD Tel: 01792 638950 www.museumwales.ac.uk
Nati onal Wo ol M useum Dre-fach Felindre, Nr Newcastle emlyn, Llandysul, Carmarthenshire SA44 5UP Tel: 01559 370929 www.museumwales.ac.uk
North Wal es T ouri sm 77 Conwy Road, Colwyn Bay, North Wales LL29 7LN Tel: 01492 539065 www.groupsnorthwales.co.uk
M erthyr Leis ure Village Merthyr Tydfil CF48 1UT www.merthyrleisuretrust.co.uk
Pembroke Castle
Pembroke, Pembrokeshire, South West Wales SA71 4LA Tel: 01646 684585 www.pembroke-castle.co.uk
P ict on C astle & Gard en s The Rhos HaverfordwestPembrokeshire SA62 4AS Tel: 014437 751326 www.pictoncastle.co.uk
P ortmeiri on Gwynedd, Wales LL48 6eR Tel: 01766 770 000 www.portmeirion-village.com
P owis Cast le And Gard en Welshpool, Powys Sy21 8RF Tel: 01938 551929 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/powiscastle
Rh on dda Cynon Taf www.croesorhct.cymru www.visitrct.wales
Ro yal M int Pontyclun ,CF72 8yT Tel: 0333 241 2223 www.royalmint.com
Sno wd on Mou ntain Rai lway Llanberis, Caernarfon , LL55 4Ty Tel: 01286 870 223 www.snowdonrailway.co.uk
South W ales Tour ism Tourism Unit, Innovation Centre, Science Park, Bridgend, South Wales CF31 3NA Tel:0845 6002639 www.southernwales.com
Strade y Par k Hote l Llanelli SA15 4HA Tel: 01554 758171 www.stradeyparkhotel.com
St Davids Ca thedr al The Close, St Davids, Pembrokeshire SA62 6RD www.stdavidscathedral.org.uk Tel: 01437 720202
Tour is m Swans ea B ay Barham Centre, Mount Pisgah, Parkmill, Swansea. SA3 2EQ
Tel: 01792 371441 wwwtourismswanseabay.co.uk
The Welshp ool & Llanf air Light Rai lway
The Station, Pool Road, Llanfair Caereinion Welshpool,Powys SY21 0SF Tel: 01938 810441 office@wllr.org.uk www.wllr.org.uk
Vale o f Rh eid ol R ailway Ltd Park Avenue, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY231PG Tel: 01970 625819 www.rheidolrailway.co.uk
Visit Cardi ff
The Courtyard – CY1, County Hall, Atlantic Wharf, Cardiff, CF10 4UW www.visitcardiff.com Tel: 029 2087 3310
Visit So uth Wales
Level 3, Civic Offices, Angel Street, Bridgend CF31 4WB Tel: 0845 600 2639 www.visitsouthernwales.org
Wales M illeniu m centre Bute Place, Cardiff, Wales CF10 5AL Tel: 029 2063 6464 www.wmc.org.uk
Welsh Canal Holi day Craft Ltd T/ A Ho rse Drawn Bo ats 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
WW T Llanelli Wetland Centr e Llwynhendy, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, -SA14 9SH Tel: 01554 741087 wwt.org.uk/llanelli
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'Nanteos is a Grade 1 listed country house hotel and wedding venue situated in over 30 acres of woodland in Ceredigion, mid Wales.
Explore the historical mansion setting with 22 bedrooms, just three miles from the coast and Cambrian Mountains.
A four-bedroom Mews House with self-catering facilities is also available. '
www.nanteos.c om
Nant eos M Mansion, N Nr R Rhy dyfelin, Abery stwy th C Cer edigion S SY23 4 4LU
T: + +44 ( (0) 1 1970 6 600522
E: r eception@nanteos com
Scotland
Surely the most geographically diverse region in the whole of the British Isles, Scotland is a mist-shrouded land of mountains and fells, lochs and lakes, the Highlands and the Islands and with golf-courses, castles and beaches galore.
Sporting tours — think golf, fishing, falconry and so much more — are an emerging theme, as is cuisine — Scotland’s food and drink offering is now truly world-class with provenance and sustainability envied the world over. Add in the ever-popular city of Edinburgh, with its Royal Mile, New Town and ghostly tours in the labyrinths beneath its streets, plus the possibility of island-hopping in the Western Isles (formerly known as the Hebrides) and the only drawback will be what to leave out…
Armadale Castl e, Gardens & Mu seum of the Isles, www.armadalecastle.com
Balmoral
The Estate Office, Balmoral, Ballater, Aberdeenshire AB35 5TB Tel: 013397 42534 www.balmoralcastle.com
Bl air Castle
Blair Atholl, Pitlochry, Perthshire PH18 5TL Tel: 01796 481207 www.blair-castle.co.uk
Cai rngo rn M ou ntain Ltd
Cairngorn Ski Area, Aviemore PH22 1RB Tel: 01479 861336
Castl e Hill Heritage Centre Harbour Road Castletown Caithness KW14 8TG www.castletownheritage.co.uk
Castl e o f Mey
Thurso, Caithness
KW14 8XH Tel: 01847 851473 www.castleofmey.org.uk
Crieff Visit or Centre
Muthill Road, Crieff Perthshire PH7 4HQ
Scotland
Tel: +44 (0) 1764 654014 www.crieff.co.uk
Dolph in Sp irit In verness
Inverness Marina, Stadium Road, Inverness,IV1 1FF www.dolphinspirit.co.uk
Dunvegan Cast le and Gard en s Dunvegan Isle of Skye IV55 8WF
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0) 1470521206 info@dunvegancastle.com
Ed inb urgh M ilitary Tattoo
The Tattoo Office, 32 Market Street,Edinburgh, Lothian,EH1 1QB
Scotland, Tel: 08707 555 1188 www.edintattoo.co.uk
Fl oors 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 Mo ray
Glen Moray Distillery, Elgin, Morayshire, IV30 1YE Tel: 01343 542577 www.glenmoray.com
Gordo n Castle Wal led Gard en Fochabers
Morayshire IV32 7PQ
Tel:+44(0)1343 61231 www.gordoncastle.co.uk
Gretn a Gateway Outl et Village Glasgow Road, Gretna, Scotland, DG16 5GG Tel: 01461 339028
Hard rock caf e Edin bu rgh
18 George Street
Edinburgh, EH2 2PF
Tel: 0131 260 3000 www.hardrockcafes.info
Hopetou n Ho use
South Queensferry, Edinburgh EH30 9SL
Tel: 0131 331 2451 www.hopetoun.co.uk
Isle Of Arran Disti llery Lochranza, Isle of Arran KA27 8HJ
Tel: 0044 (0)1770 830264. www.arranwhisky.com
In veraray Castle Inveraray PA32 8XT enquiries@inveraray-castle.com www.inveraray-castle.com Tel: 01499302203
Keit h & Du ffto wn Railway Dufftown Station, Station Road, Dufftown, Moray, AB55 4BA. www.keith-dufftownrailway.co.uk
Tel: 01340 821181 (weekends) 01343 870429
Kin lochlaich Hou se Appin PA38 4BD
Mellerstai n Hou se and Gardens
Mellerstain House
Gordon,Scottish Borders, TD3 6LG www.mellerstain.com Tel: 01573 410225
Mu ll o f Gal loway Drummore Stranraer DG9 9HP www.mull-of-galloway.co.uk
Th e Natio nal Tru st for Scotland 28 Charlotte Square, Edinburgh EH2 4ET Tel: 0844 493 2100 www.nts.org.uk
Set in the beautiful Perthshire countryside and home to worldrenowned CAITHNESS GLASS.
Enjoy watching the skilled craftsmen at work before spending time in our GIFT SHOP and ART & COLLECTABLES areas, as well as discovering more about the history of the local area in our HIGHLAND DROVER’S EXHIBITION.
Afterwards visit our RESTAURANT, where we use the best local produce and our menu offers great value. EXTENSIVE FREE COACH PARKING
www.crieff.co.uk
New Lan ark Worl d Heri tage Site
New Lanark Mills, Lanark, ML11 9BY
Tel: 01555 661345 www.newlanark.org
Pentl an d Ferries
Pier Rd. St Margaret's Hope Orkney KW17 2SW www.pentlandferries.co.uk
Ro ber t Bu rns Centre Mill Road, Dumfries, Dumfries & Galloway, DG2 7BE
Scon e Pal ace
Perth PH2 6BD Tel:01738 552300 www.scone-palace.co.uk
Scot tish Foo tball M useum Hampden Park, Glasgow G42 9BA Tel: 0141 616 6139 www.scottishfoot ballmuseum.org.uk
Secret Bu nker
Crown Buildings
St Andrews, Fife KY16 8QH
Tel: 01333 313301 www.secretbunker.co.uk
Skyeskyn s 17 Lochbay, Waternish, Isle of Skye, IV55 8GD Tel: 01470 592237 Email: office@skyeskyns.co.uk
Strathspey Steam Railway Aviemore Station, Dalfaber Road, Aviemore PH22 1PY Tel: 01479 810725
Sterling Mi lls Shop pin g Cent re Tillicoultry,Clackmannanshire, Scotland, FK13 6HQ Tel: 01259 752100 www.sterlingmills.com
T he Dalgarven Mil l Dalgarven Kilwinning KA13 6PL www.dalgarvenmill.org.uk
Open all year round, come and relax in the peaceful surroundings and see our gardeners hard at work, digging, sowing, hoeing and harvesting. Try delicious freshly picked produce in our award-winning café (open wed to sun 11-4pm), or browse a range of over 200 products in our shop, all based on the plants we grow or inspired by Gordon Castle Estate. With a wonderful natural play area and seasonal garden trails, there is plenty for children to see and enjoy as well. We also offer guided group tours led by Ed our head gardener, booking in advance is advised. The main entrance to Gordon Castle Walled Garden is situated at the western end of Fochabers just off the A96, parking and disabled parking is available in the main car park.
T- 01343 612312
The Devil’s P orrid ge Mu seu m Annan Rd, Eastriggs DG12 6TF Tel: 01461 700021 www.devilsporridge.org.uk
R&A World Golf Museum Bruce Embankment, St Andrews KY16 9AB www.worldgolfmuseum.com
VisitScot lan d Ocean Point One, 94 Ocean Drive, Edinburgh EH6 6JH Tel: 0131 472 2222 www.visitscotland.org
WWT Caerl avero ck Wet lan d Cen tre Eastpark Farm, Caerlaverock, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, DG1 4RS Tel: 01387 770200 wwt.org.uk/caerlaverock
Gordon Castle Walled Garden, Fochabers, Moray IV32 7PQ
Ireland
The heritage of Ireland has shaped modern humanity, literature, music, and philosophy The welcome of a traditional pub refreshment, food and great craic are all on tap - is the staple diet of cultural life in Ireland.
Ab bey Hot el Galway Rd, Ballypheasan, Roscommon, Ireland
Phone: +353 90 662 6240
Ard gil lan Cast le Balbriggan, Co. Dublin Tel: 01 849 2212 www.ardgillancastle.ie
Ari gna M inin g Experi en ce Arigna, Co. Roscommon. Tel: +353 71 9646466 info@arignaminingexperience.ie arignaminingexperience.ie
Bal laghmore Cast le Dublin Road, Borris-in-Ossory, Co. Laois Tel. 0505 21453 www.castleballaghmore.com
Ban try Ho use & Gard ens Bantry House, Bantry, Co.Cork, Ireland
Tel: +353 27 50047 www.bantryhouse.com
Blarney Castle & Gard ens Blarney, Co. Cork. Tel: +353 21 4385252 info@blarneycastle.ie www.blarneycastle.ie
Cl are Mu seum
Arthur’s Row Ennis County Clare V95 EC92, Ireland Phone: +353 (0)65 6823382 claremuseum@clarecoco.ie www.claremuseum.ie
Cl iffs o f Mo her Liscannor, Co. Clare. Tel: +353 65 7086141 info@cliffsofmoher.ie www.cliffsofmoher.ie
Cro ke Park
Croke Park, Dublin 3, D03 P6K7 TEL: +353 (0)1 8192300 www.crokepark.ie
Doo lin Cave
Craggycoradon East, Doolin, Co. Clare, Ireland V95 R299 www.doolincave.ie
Down hill Demesne & Hezlett
Florence Court
Tel: +442866348249 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/florence court
Du blin Cast le Dame St, Dublin. dublincastle@opw.ie dublincastle.ie
EP IC T he Irish Emigratio n Mu seum
Custom House Quay, Dublin. Tel: +353 1 9060861 info@epicchq.com www.epicchq.com
Fota House, Arboretu m & Gard en s Fota Island, Carrigtwohill, Co. Cork, Ireland, T45 Y642. Tel:00 353 21 481 5543 info@fotahouse.com www.fotahouse.com
Step back in time and explore the natural & built heritage of Fota House. With over 200 years of stories in each room, breath-taking gardens and globally renowned Arboretum, there’s something for all the family.
Island, Co. Cork, T45Y642.
House Tours for all ages
Hear the histories and see the fully furnished rooms where the family and those who worked for them lived daily life in the 1800's onwards. Daily Tours.
Victorian Working Gardens
Stroll the magnificent Victorian Working Gardens with fully restored greenhouses that house tropical plants and flowers that bloom all year round.
Café/ Craft & Gift Shop
Our Café offers a great selection of hot lunches, pastries, coffees and snacks. Why not take some time and peruse our wonderful selection of Irish crafts, books and gifts.
Events
Fota House hosts events such as open air theatre, pop up cinema, plant fairs, children's festivals and more throughout the year. Keep an eye on our socials and website for details.
Giant’ s Cau seway
44 Causeway Road, Bushmills, County Antrim BT75 8SU
Tel: 028 2073 1855
Gu inness St orehou se
8 Saint James Avenue
Dublin 8, D08 W8Y1 County Dublin
Tel :353 1 408 4800 guinnessstorehouse@guinness.com www.guinness-storehouse.com
Hard Ro ck Cafe Du blin 12 Fleet Street, Temple Bar, Dublin, Tel: 01 671 7777 www.hardrock.com
Hillsb orou gh C astle and Gardens
Government House, The Square, Hillsborough BT26 6AG Tel; 0333 320 6000 www.hrp.org.uk
Ho use o f Waterford Crystal The Mall, Waterford, Co. Waterford, Ireland
Tel: +353 51 317 000 www.waterfordvisitorcentre.com
Irish Lin en Cen tre and Lisburn
Museum
Market Square Lisburn BT28 1AG www.lisburnmuseum.com
Irish Natio nal St ud & Gardens
Kildare Town, Co. Kildare. Tel: +353 45 521617 reservations@irishnationalstud.ie irishnationalstud.ie
Kilb eggan Distil lery Exp erience Tel: 00353 57 933 2134 www.kilbeggandistillery.com
Kilmai nham Gaol
Inchicore Rd, Kilmainham, Dublin. Tel: +353 1 4535984 kilmainhamgaol@opw.ie kilmainhamgaolmuseum.ie
Kyl emore Ab bey Kylemore, Pollacappul, Connemara, Co. Galway, Ireland Tel: +353 95 41146 info@kylemoreabbey.ie www.kylemoreabbey.com
Mou nt Stewart Portaferry Road, Newtownards, County Down BT22 2AD
Tel: 028 4278 8387
Nati onal Aquatic Centre Blanchardstown, Dublin. Tel: +353 1 6464300 info@nacdublin.com www.nationalaquaticcentre.ie
Newbri dge Hou se & Farm Hearse Rd, Newbridge Demesne, Donabate, Co. Dublin K36 VR90 Tel: +353 1843 6064 www.newbridgehouseandfarm.com
Newbri dge Silverware Newbridge Co, Kildare Ireland. www.newbridgesilverware.com
Newgrange Passage To mb Donore, Co. Meath. Tel: +353 41 9880300 info@newgrange.com www.newgrange.com
Po wersco urt Estate Enniskerry, Co. Wicklow. Tel: +353 1 2046000 info@powerscourt.net www.powerscourt.com
Ri ng of K erry County Kerry. www.ringofkerrytourism.com
Ro ck of Cash el Cashel, Co. Tipperary. Tel: +353 62 61437 info@heritageireland.ie www.heritageireland.ie
Ro wallane Gard en Saintfield, County Down BT24 7LH Tel: 028 9751 0131
Ru ssboro ugh Hou se & P arklan ds Blessington Co. Wicklow, Ireland, W91 C640 Tel: +353 (0)45 865239 info@russborough.ie www.russboroughhouse.ie
Shanno n Ferry Grou p Limited Killimer, Kilrush, Co. Clare. Tel: +353 65 9053124 www.shannonferries.com
Skellig M ich ael County Kerry. www.skelligislands.com
For more information contact groups@titanicbelfast.com
T he Bo ok of Kel ls Dublin 2.
Tel: +353 1 8962320 bookofkells@tcd.ie www.tcddublin.com/book-ofkells
T he Bu rren County Clare. www.burrengeopark.ie
T he Clif fs Int erpretive Cen tre Liscannor, Co. Clare. Tel: +353 65 7086141 info@cliffsofmoher.ie www. cliffsofmoher.ie
T he Gian t's Causeway Bushmills, Co. Antrim, Northern Ireland.
Tel: +44 28 20731855 giantscauseway@nationaltrust.org.uk www.nationaltrust.org.uk/giantscauseway
T he Ol d Jameson Distillery Bow St, Smithfield, Dublin. Tel: +353 1 8072355 info@jamesonwhiskey.com www.jamesonwhiskey.com
Titani c Bel fast
Belfast, Northern Ireland.
Tel: +44 28 90766333 info@titanicbelfast.com www.titanicbelfast.com
Trin ity Coll ege Dub lin
Dublin 2. Tel: +353 1 8961000
Visit Lisbu rn & Castlereagh
Irish Linen Centre, Market Square, Lisburn BT28 1AG
Tel: 028 9244 7622
vic.lisburn@lisburncastlereagh. gov.uk
www.visitlisburncastlereagh.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
Well s Ho use & Gardens
Wells House & Gardens, Ballyedmond, Gorey, Co. Wexford. Tel: +353 (0)53 9186737 www.wellshouse.ie
Clare Museum’s mission is to collect, preserve, interpret and display the material culture relating to the history of County Clare, both in the museum building and online, as an educational resource and a socially inclusive cultural service for the people of Clare and visiting tourists.
Clare Museum, Arthur’s Row Ennis, County Clare V95 EC92, Ireland
Phone: +353 (0)65 6823382
Email: claremuseum@clarecoco.ie Web: www.claremuseum.ie
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Hinch Distillery Ulster Aviation Society Museum
Royal Hillsborough
Irish Linen Centre & Lisburn Museum
FreeAdmission
Museum OF STYLE ICONS
Visit our free museum housing a memorable collection of couture design, artefacts and fashion items that once belonged to some of the greatest style icons of modern times including Audrey Hepburn, Princess Diana, Marilyn Monroe & many others. Immerse yourself in Hollywood glamour. Free admission.
Factory TOUR
Take a guided tour of the working factory floor and meet the people behind the traditional craft practiced at Newbridge Silverware since 1934. Learn about the time honoured processes and truelife stories at the heart of one of Ireland’s most well-known and treasured brands.
Lifestyle STORE
Browse through the complete range of much loved Irish designed products in our stylish showroom. Here you will find all of the collections on offer from our jewellery and giftware to homeware and tableware. Tax free shopping for eligible customers from outside of the EU.
Domo’s EMPORIUM
A crusty homemade doorstop sandwich with a bowl of chunky soup, or a treat of artisan coffee and our in-house baked cake? This award winning café features freshly prepared local food with vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options. Enjoy breakfast, lunch or a sumptuous afternoon tea in a relaxed, stylish and friendly ambience.