National Holidays Classic Collection UK 2023

EXPLORE THE BRITISH ISLES IN 2023

Here at National Holidays our ongoing mission is to help you get out more in life, and with this in mind, we're delighted to be launching our brand-new collection with over 40 new tours.

Our 2023 Classic Collection showcases the very best that Britain and Ireland have to offer, from the sleepy seaside towns dotted along North Devon's coastline and the historical gems hiding in the English countryside to the magnificent Cliffs of Moher and the peaceful scenery of the UK's picturesque islands. Our excursions include visits to famous sites and breathtaking landscapes plus enriching experiences such as heritage railway journeys, cruises along relaxing waterways and so much more.

Value for money is always at the forefront of what we do, which is why each tour includes return coach travel, selected meals, meticulously planned itineraries, and well-appointed hotel accommodation

Wherever you want 2023 to take you, we have everything you need for a hassle-free, great-value getaway.

We look forward to seeing you.

Chris Simmonds Chief Executive

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National Holidays? Why choose

A FREE EXCURSION PROGRAMME is offered on the majority of our breaks, giving you the opportunity to explore the area you are visiting.

A range of OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS is also available on some of our breaks, further enhancing your holiday.

We offer accommodation at well-appointed and comfortable HOTELS , which are conveniently located for your excursions.

We are fully bonded with BCH/ABTOT and ATOL so you can be comfortable in the knowledge your break is safe and secure.

Our dedicated GROUPS DEPARTMENT specialises in organising bespoke holidays for groups, tailored to your group’s size, tastes, needs and budget.

Things may look and feel a little different these days, but rest assured that you are in SAFE HANDS when you travel with us.

Tenby

Alnwick

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from just £85pp

FLIGHTS

We have a selection of breaks offered ‘by air’, with flights included in the price of your holiday. Choose from a selection of UK airports (shown on the tour pages) and we’ll book flights for you to your destination.

HOTEL ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION

If anyone in your party has mobility issues, please inform us at the time of booking. It is a minimum requirement that you are able to climb the steps onto a coach unaided. Please read the tour itinerary carefully to make sure it is appropriate for your mobility level. We also hold accessibility information for each hotel featured on our holidays, and are able to advise if lifts and/or ground floor rooms are available. Further details are shown in this brochure and are also available online at nationalholidays.com/accessibility. If you have any queries on hotel facilities in relation to mobility, please contact us immediately for detailed information.

COVE , THE JURASSIC COAST

HAPPINESS COMES IN WAVES

Secret coves, sandy beaches, historic harbours full of fishing boats, and the relaxing sound of the breakers lapping on the shore, the romantic English coast offers some of the most stunning scenery in the UK. From rugged cliffs to pleasure piers, there’s a diverse collection of coastal destinations to discover, each with their own distinctive character.

See page 15 for a tour of this region Weymouth, the Jurassic Coast & Swanage Steam Railway

Bournemouth & the Isle of Wight by Hovercraft

The bustling resort of Bournemouth is home to seven miles of golden sands and a historic pier, offering a traditional and friendly seaside ambience. From our base here, we explore the charming Dorchester Market and the harbourside town of Weymouth. We also discover picturesque Ryde after taking a fabulous journey to the Isle of Wight by hovercraft, and have the chance to visit historic Salisbury to complete a lovely few days away.

Bournemouth

HIGHLIGHTED EXCURSION

Hovercraft to Ryde, Isle of Wight (full day)

We travel by coach to the popular resort of Southsea, where we then take a memorable journey as foot passengers by hovercraft to the Isle of Wight. Easily the fastest Isle of Wight ferry service across the Solent, it takes just ten minutes as we ‘fly’ on a cushion of air!

YOUR BREAK INCLUDES

y Return coach travel

y 4 nights at the Heathlands Hotel, Bournemouth with dinner & breakfast

y Excursions to Dorchester Market, Weymouth & the Isle of Wight

y Return hovercraft journey to Ryde, Isle of Wight

Optional excursion to Salisbury (£13pp)

YOUR HOTEL

Heathlands Hotel, Bournemouth 

Set in its own landscaped gardens, the Heathlands Hotel is located in the heart of Bournemouth, just a short walk from the sandy beaches. The hotel offers comfortable en-suite rooms, a lounge bar and restaurant. Meals are buffet style.

Hotel accessibility information

Lift to all floors. 3 steps to entrance. 3 ground floor rooms.

Upgrade to the Royal Bath Hotel on selected dates

Royal Bath Hotel, Bournemouth 

The Royal Bath Hotel is nestled in secluded grounds on Bournemouth’s seafront.

Opened on Queen Victoria’s Coronation Day in 1838, it was the first hotel in Bournemouth. Leisure facilities include an indoor pool, hot tub, sauna, steam room and gym (small charge applies). Meals are buffet style.

Hotel accessibility information

Lift, but not to all floors. 7 steps to entrance. No ground floor rooms.

Single supplement £60 Hovercraft

We disembark in the seaside town of Ryde with its long stretch of golden sand and pretty esplanade. There is plenty of time to take a relaxing stroll along the famous pier (the oldest in the UK), admire the boats moored in the town’s harbour or explore the boutique shops, bars and restaurants before we head back, via hovercraft then coach, to the hotel.

Bournemouth, Salisbury, Dorchester & Weymouth (Going Solo)

YOUR BREAK INCLUDES

y Return coach travel y 4 nights at the Carrington House Hotel, Bournemouth with dinner & breakfast

y Entertainment some evenings y Excursions to Salisbury, Dorchester & Weymouth

y Going Solo host at the hotel

Optional excursion to Poole & Swanage (£13pp)

From £359 5 Days Oct

Let the sea air blow away the cobwebs on this trip to the beautiful coastal town of Bournemouth, renowned for its miles-long golden beach and historic pier. From our base here, we discover the best of the area with trips to the storied city of Salisbury, charming Dorchester and the vibrant harbourside town of Weymouth. Designed especially for those travelling solo, this exciting short break is the perfect escape to the seaside with great company!

HIGHLIGHTED EXCURSION

Dorchester & Weymouth (full day)

Our first stop is the charming county town of Dorchester. Here we can browse the quirky shops, enjoy the quaint cafés and restaurants or explore one of the fascinating museums.

We continue to wander down the memory lane of seaside resorts with a visit to Weymouth, crowned with a bustling harbour and fine Georgian seafront. The resort boasts a long sandy beach peppered with candy-stripe kiosks, plus fantastic views across the bay taking in the World Heritage Jurassic coastline.

YOUR HOTEL

Carrington House Hotel, Bournemouth 

The Carrington House Hotel is situated on a quiet, tree-lined street on the East Cliff of Bournemouth, just a short walk from the town centre and beaches. The hotel offers a bar, restaurant and an indoor swimming pool. The en-suite rooms feature satellite TV and tea and coffee-making facilities. Meals may be buffet style.

Hotel accessibility information Lift to all floors. 3 steps to entrance. 22 ground floor rooms.

NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT!

Book now on 03332 342 476 or at nationalholidays.com

From £299 5 Days May, Jul, Sep & Oct

Bournemouth

Weymouth

Attracting holidaymakers since the Victorian times, Eastbourne is a bustling seaside resort that epitomises classic British holidays with its traditional seafront attractions, friendly atmosphere and picturesque vistas. During our relaxing break here, we take a trip on the Bluebell Railway, one of the country’s best-loved nostalgic heritage lines, spend time in picturesque Lewes and charming Alfriston and also marvel at the spectacular Beachy Head.

HIGHLIGHTED EXCURSION

Bluebell Railway & Lewes (full day)

We start the day with a trip into yesteryear by boarding the Bluebell Railway, one of the UK’s best-preserved heritage railways. From Sheffield Park station we journey through the idyllic Sussex countryside towards Grinstead, enjoying the lovely vistas along the way.

Afterwards, we explore the bustling market town of Lewes, surrounded by chalk cliffs in the South Downs. There are many historic buildings to admire including the Norman castle which dominates the townscape.

Ilfracombe, Horse Drawn Cruise & RHS Garden Rosemoor

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The quiet delights of Devon are on full display on this charming five-day break to Ilfracombe. Enjoy an inspiring excursion to the beautiful RHS Garden Rosemoor, known for its magical, year-long botanical displays, and step back in time as we journey through the sleepy countryside on a horse-drawn barge cruise. With a visit to the picturesque town of Bideford also included, this relaxing break is a special way to discover the wonders of Devon.

HIGHLIGHTED EXCURSION

Horse-drawn Cruise & Tiverton (full day) We head to Tiverton to enjoy a unique and delightfully old-fashioned experience, a charming cruise on a horse-drawn barge. This is a lovely chance to take in the sleepy beauty of the mid-Devon countryside on one of the last horse-drawn boats of its kind. During our journey, we listen to tales, anecdotes and historical facts about the Grand Western Canal. We also take some free time to explore Tiverton, a bustling market town.

YOUR BREAK INCLUDES

y Return coach travel

y 4 nights at a selected hotel in Eastbourne with dinner & breakfast

y Entertainment some evenings

y Excursions to Lewes & Alfriston (via Beachy Head)

y Heritage train journey on the Bluebell Railway

Optional excursion to Rye & Hastings (£13pp)

YOUR HOTEL

We’ll stay at one of two hotels in Eastbourne: Cumberland Hotel, Eastbourne 

The Cumberland Hotel is located on Eastbourne’s seafront, overlooking the promenade. All en-suite rooms offer a TV and tea and coffee-making facilities. The hotel also features a lounge and restaurant with sea views.

Hotel accessibility information

Lift to all floors. 10 steps to entrance. No ground floor rooms.

Cavendish Hotel, Eastbourne 

The Cavendish Hotel faces the coast on Eastbourne’s Grand Parade. Hotel facilities include a bar and restaurant which overlook the beach, a library and guest lounges.

Hotel accessibility information

Lift to all floors. 10 steps to entrance. No ground floor rooms.

Single supplement £60

YOUR BREAK INCLUDES

y Return coach travel

y 4 nights at the Valley of the Rocks Hotel, Lynton with dinner & breakfast

y Entertainment some evenings

y Excursions to Ilfracombe, RHS Garden Rosemoor, Bideford & Tiverton

y Horse-drawn barge cruise on the Grand Western Canal

Optional excursion to Barnstaple & Woolacombe (£13pp)

YOUR HOTEL

Valley of the Rocks Hotel, Lynton JG3 The Valley of the Rocks Hotel is located approximately five minutes’ walk from Lynton town centre and is situated in the vicinity of the water-powered Lynton Cliff Funicular Railway. All rooms are ensuite with tea and coffee-making facilities and TV while other hotel facilities include a snack bar and restaurant.

Hotel accessibility information

Lift to all floors. 9 steps to entrance. 1 ground floor room.

Single supplement £80

Eastbourne

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Ilfracombe

Tiverton

From £299 5 Days Apr – Oct

With elegant resort towns, spotless beaches, old-fashioned charm and miles of unspoilt coastline, the Isle of Wight is the perfect place to enjoy a relaxing few days away. A firm favourite of Queen Victoria in the 19th century, the island is one of the UK’s most popular destinations and it’s easy to see why. On this fantastic break we enjoy the island’s peace, tranquillity and natural beauty as well as a nostalgic journey on the Isle of Wight Steam Railway and a visit to fascinating Osborne House.

INCLUDED EXCURSIONS

Osborne House & Cowes (full day)

We have the chance to explore Queen Victoria’s one-time residence on the island, Osborne House. Built as a holiday home and rural retreat in the late 1840s, the Italianate palace reflects Queen Victoria and Prince Albert’s tastes and passions, and boasts spectacular views across the Solent. It is no wonder that Victoria herself once said, ‘it’s impossible to imagine a prettier spot.’ Here we take an intimate glimpse of royal family life as we wander through the magnificent Royal Apartments as well as the walled gardens and grounds where we find the charming Swiss Cottage, used by the royal children to learn household management.

We then head to Cowes, a vibrant and sophisticated resort home to the world-famous regatta that swells the local population each August. Enjoy a stroll along the seafront, browse the boutique shops, or admire many of the town’s ornate buildings which date from Queen Victoria’s time, in the style popularised by Prince Albert. Isle of Wight Steam Railway & Ryde (full day)

We journey back to a bygone era as we board the award-winning Isle of Wight Steam Railway at Havenstreet. Sit back and relax in beautifully restored Victorian and Edwardian carriages as we enjoy the rolling views of the glorious Isle of Wight countryside. We pass through quaint rural stations, quiet hamlets and ancient woodland on our journey to the seaside resort of Ryde.

Afterwards we spend some time at leisure in Ryde with its long stretch of golden sand, pretty esplanade, marina and beautiful gardens. Take a stroll along the famous 19th-century pier, the oldest in England, or admire the many boats moored in the town’s busy harbour.

YOUR BREAK INCLUDES

y Return coach travel and ferry crossings

y 4 nights at a selected hotel on the Isle of Wight with dinner & breakfast

y Entertainment some evenings (excludes the Medehamstede Hotel)

y Excursions to Osborne House, Cowes & Ryde

y Heritage train journey on the Isle of Wight Steam Railway

Optional Island Highlights Tour (£13pp)

YOUR HOTEL

We’ll stay at one of four hotels on the Isle of Wight:

Holliers Hotel, Shanklin 

The friendly, family-run Holliers Hotel is a 17th-century coaching inn situated in the heart of the picturesque Old Village of Shanklin. Dinners are carvery style.

Hotel accessibility information

No lift. 5 steps to entrance. No ground floor rooms. 20 steps from reception to 1st floor.

Medehamstede Hotel, Shanklin 

The family-run Medehamstede Hotel is situated in the coastal town of Shanklin. Set within spacious, well-kept gardens, the Victorian building has plenty of character.

Hotel accessibility information

No lift. No steps to entrance. 9 ground floor rooms accessed by 9 steps.

Royal Pier Hotel, Sandown 

The family-run Royal Pier Hotel is situated on the seafront in the resort of Sandown, facing one of the most popular beaches on the island. The hotel has an indoor heated pool and spa pool.

Hotel accessibility information

Lift to all floors (too small for a wheelchair). 1 step to entrance. 1 twin ground floor room. Shanklin Beach Hotel, Shanklin  The Shanklin Beach Hotel is located on Shanklin’s seafront, offering stunning sea views. The contemporary en-suite rooms feature satellite TV and tea and coffee-making facilities. The hotel also offers a bar and restaurant with views of the esplanade.

OPTIONAL EXCURSION

Island Highlights Tour – £13pp (full day)

Our fantastic optional Island Highlights tour takes in this unique island’s many famous sights. After Ventnor, a pretty resort built on a series of terraces, we make for Alum Bay. Here we can admire the multi-coloured cliffs and famous chalky outcrop, The Needles. Next is the historic port town of Yarmouth which contains some of the oldest architecture on the island including a 16th-century castle. We continue on to Newport, regarded as the capital of the Isle of Wight, with a historic quayside and selection of specialty shops. We return to the hotel via the pretty inland village of Godshill with its charming thatched-roofed cottages, delightful medieval church, tearooms and gift shops.

Hotel accessibility information

Lift to all floors. Some rooms still have steps to access. 6 steps to entrance. 15 ground floor rooms.

Single supplement £60

Isle of Wight

Cowes

Osborne House

Ryde The Needles

Kent’s Maritime Coastline, White Cliffs Country & Chatham

YOUR BREAK INCLUDES

y Return coach travel

y 4 nights at the Holiday Inn, Maidstone - Sevenoaks with dinner & breakfast

y Excursions to Dover Castle, White Cliffs Country, The Historic Dockyard Chatham & Rochester

Optional excursion to Broadstairs & Whitstable (£13pp)

Ahoy there, matey! Fancy a five-day maritime adventure? We’ve got a treasure map crammed with some of Kent’s most charming coastal towns and head-turning fortresses. Explore Dover Castle, get stuck into a stick of rock beside the seaside and set sail through the tides of history at Chatham’s famous dockyard. Make sure you’ve got your cameras at the ready for our trip to the White Cliffs of Dover too (good luck getting that tune out of your head)! We even doff our cap to Dickens during our optional excursion to Broadstairs and Whitstable; two of his favourite seaside holiday destinations.

HIGHLIGHTED EXCURSION

Dover Castle & White Cliffs Country (full day) We begin the day at Dover Castle. Standing sentinel over the narrowest part of the English Channel, this fortress has played an important and strategic role over the years. During our morning visit we also find out more about the site’s function during the First and Second World Wars. This afternoon we head to White Cliffs Country, which makes up part of Kent’s glorious Heritage Coast. We have the chance for a photo stop at the White Cliffs of Dover before discovering maritime Deal with its lovely promenade, winding cobbled lanes and quirky fishermen cottages.

YOUR HOTEL

Holiday Inn, Maidstone - Sevenoaks 

As the name suggests, the Holiday Inn Maidstone - Sevenoaks is situated between Maidstone and Sevenoaks in Kent. The hotel offers air-conditioned rooms with modern amenities, a restaurant, cosy lounge bar and an outside patio area. There is also a health club with indoor pool, sauna and gym.

Hotel accessibility information No lift. No steps to entrance. 7 ground floor rooms.

Single supplement £120

Newquay, Cornish Ports & Bodmin Jail

From £399 5 Days May & Jun

Cornwall is a melting pot of holiday must-haves, from shorelines freckled with hide-and-seek coves to soft-sand beaches fringed with Cinderella-blue waters, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Explore one of the many coiffured coastal towns where whitewashed houses are stacked like sugar cubes (here’s looking at you Falmouth and Padstow) or, for those that are fascinated by the myths and legends of wreckers and smugglers, then our Bodmin Jail and Charlestown excursions won’t disappoint. The coast is clear and an unforgettable five-day adventure is on the horizon!

HIGHLIGHTED EXCURSION

Bodmin Jail & Padstow (full day)

There are plenty of dark secrets, mysteries and haunting tales locked away within Bodmin Jail’s formidable walls. Clutching onto the fringes of Bodmin Moor, this former prison was one of the first in the UK with individual cells, and we have the chance to find out more about its grimy history. We also learn about the punishments and type of inmates, including smugglers, highwaymen, wreckers and more.

Ready to blow away the cobwebs yet? We head towards the gorgeous port town of Padstow which dishes up plenty of culinary culture, fresh seaside air and lovely harbourside views.

YOUR BREAK INCLUDES

y Return coach travel

y 4 nights at the Pentire Hotel, Newquay with dinner & breakfast

y Entertainment some evenings

y Excursions to Bodmin Jail, Padstow, Charlestown & Falmouth

Optional excursion to Penzance & St Ives (£13pp)

Upgrade to a sea view room for £40pp on Double/Twin; £90pp on Single

YOUR HOTEL

Pentire Hotel, Newquay 

The well-appointed Pentire Hotel is located high on the headland close to famous Fistral Beach and central Newquay. The sea views are fantastic and leisure facilities include an indoor swimming pool and steam room.

Hotel accessibility information

Lift to all floors. 7 steps to entrance. No ground floor rooms.

Single supplement £60

Book now on 03332 342 476 or at nationalholidays.com

White Cliffs of Dover

Dover Castle

From £369 5 Days Jun, Sep & Oct

Padstow

Newquay

North Devon Coastline & Seaside Towns

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Join us for a sightseeing adventure along North Devon’s coastline and discover some of the prettiest seaside towns nestled in coastal harbours, bays, and coves, including Combe Martin, Ilfracombe and Woolacombe. We also enjoy entertainment at one of our hand-picked hotels, ideally situated for our expedition to the seaside, on what promises to be an idyllic coastal break.

HIGHLIGHTED EXCURSION

Clovelly (full day)

We take a journey back in time to the ancient and picturesque fishing village, Clovelly, where we can venture up and down the cobbled streets, taking in the views across Bideford Bay or have a beverage at the famous 18th-century Red Lion Inn. Clinging to a 400-foot cliff, Clovelly is famous for being completely vehicle-less, with local supplies being delivered by donkey, sledge or on foot. Afterwards we journey to the harbour town of Bideford, where we enjoy free time to discover this town’s delightful sights; it’s the perfect place for a spot of retail therapy and a relaxing time outdoors.

YOUR BREAK INCLUDES

y Return coach travel

y 4 nights at a selected hotel in Devon with dinner & breakfast

y Entertainment some evenings

y Excursions to Clovelly, Combe Martin, Ilfracombe & Woolacombe

y Free time in Bideford

Optional excursion to Barnstaple (£11pp)

YOUR HOTEL

We’ll stay at one of two hotels in Devon:

Durrant House Hotel, Bideford 

The Durrant House Hotel is situated on the outskirts of Bideford. All rooms have en-suite Italian marble bathrooms, tea and coffee-making facilities and TV while other hotel facilities include a gym, outdoor pool (normally open June-September), bar and restaurant.

Hotel accessibility information

Lift to all floors. No steps to entrance.

Ground floor rooms with 5 steps to access. Ballroom 5 steps down.

Valley of the Rocks Hotel, Lynton 

The Valley of the Rocks Hotel is located approximately five minutes’ walk from Lynton town centre and is situated in the vicinity of the water-powered Lynton Cliff Funicular Railway. All rooms are en suite with tea and coffee-making facilities and TV while other hotel facilities include a snack bar and restaurant.

Hotel accessibility information

Lift to all floors. 9 steps to entrance. 1 ground floor room.

Single supplement £80

Clovelly

£339 5 Days Apr, Jul, Aug, Sep & Oct

Combe Martin

Ilfracombe

Torquay, South Devon & Dartmoor National Park

With its iconic palm trees, continental harbour and golden beaches, Torquay is the perfect location to enjoy a seaside getaway in the heart of the English Riviera. We explore this lovely landscape with a cruise on the picturesque River Dart, a scenic drive through the awe-inspiring Dartmoor National Park and spend time in the beautiful town of Dartmouth, where the blue waters are fringed by colourful hillside houses. There’s also a chance to visit the pretty fishing port of Brixham and the traditional town of Teignmouth on our Devon adventure.

HIGHLIGHTED EXCURSION

Dartmouth, River Dart Cruise & Totnes

(full day)

We start with some time at leisure in the riverside town of Dartmouth. Explore the pastel-coloured buildings and the picturesque harbour laden with yachts and pleasure boats.

We then enjoy a relaxing cruise along the River Dart, passing the Britannia Royal Naval College, Agatha Christie’s Greenway Estate and Sharpham vineyard.

We disembark in the market town of Totnes, full of charming streets and Tudor buildings nestled beneath the Norman castle. Enjoy a stroll and browse the boutique shops famed for their ethical products, wholefoods and Fairtrade goods.

Please note: the cruise itinerary may operate in reverse order subject to sailing times.

YOUR BREAK INCLUDES

y Return coach travel

y 4 nights at a selected hotel in Torquay with dinner & breakfast

y Entertainment some evenings (every evening at the Burlington Hotel)

y Excursions to Buckfast Abbey, Princetown, Tavistock, Dartmouth & Totnes

y Scenic drive through Dartmoor National Park

y Cruise on the River Dart

Optional excursion to Brixham & Teignmouth (£13pp)

Upgrade to an executive room at the 3-star Headland Hotel for £200pp between 15 May - 28 August & £180pp between 4 - 25 September

YOUR HOTEL

We’ll stay at one of two hotels in Torquay: Tor Park Hotel, Torquay 

The Tor Park Hotel is situated in a quiet residential area of Torquay, about half a mile from the seafront.

Hotel accessibility information

Lift to all floors. 1 step to entrance.

Ground floor rooms.

Burlington Hotel, Torquay 

Just a short distance from Torquay’s harbour, town centre and beach, the Burlington Hotel offers a lovely base for our break.

Hotel accessibility information No lift. 10 steps to entrance. Ground floor rooms.

Tor Park Hotel single supplement £80 Burlington Hotel single supplement £60

NEW

Weymouth, the Jurassic Coast & Swanage Steam Railway

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Dramatic landscapes, romantic ruins and ancient natural wonders are just some of the excellent features on offer on this jam-packed five-day break. From our base in Weymouth, we explore the striking scenery of the Jurassic Coast, a World Heritage Site renowned for its wealth of historically significant rock formations and fossil discoveries. We also include visits to Corfe Castle and Lulworth Cove, as well as a journey on the Swanage Steam Railway to complete this captivating tour of one of Britain’s most fascinating regions.

HIGHLIGHTED EXCURSION

Jurassic Coast (Lyme Regis, West Bay & Abbotsbury) (half day)

YOUR BREAK INCLUDES

y Return coach travel

y 4 nights at the Leam Hotel, Weymouth with dinner & breakfast

y Excursions to the Jurassic Coast (Lyme Regis, West Bay & Abbotsbury), Lulworth Cove & Corfe Castle

y Heritage train journey on the Swanage Steam Railway

Optional excursion to Dorchester Market (£11pp)

YOUR HOTEL

Leam Hotel, Weymouth 

The Leam Hotel is situated on one of the UK’s “finest marine promenades” in Weymouth.

This elegant Georgian building is just across the road from Weymouth beach and is close to the town centre. The hotel offers a lounge bar and a restaurant, while the en-suite rooms feature satellite TV and tea and coffee-making facilities.

Hotel accessibility information

Lift to all floors. 5 steps to entrance. 7 ground floor rooms.

Single supplement £60

Book now on 03332 342 476 or at nationalholidays.com

Dartmouth

From £299 5 Days May, Aug & Sep

Totnes

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REFLECTING HISTORY

The great British outdoors is renowned for its rolling hills, verdant green fields and majestic oaks, accented with imposing castles, Gothic cathedrals and ancient sites full mystery and intrigue. Delve into the nation’s storied past with a range of tours to fascinating locations, all set against the backdrop of the unrivalled countryside and discover where history happened!

See page 20 for a tour of this region Cambridge, Ely & Nene Valley Railway

A Taste of Somerset, the Mendip Hills & Cider Tasting

YOUR BREAK INCLUDES

y Return coach travel

y 4 nights at the York Hotel, Weston-super-Mare with dinner & breakfast

y Entertainment some evenings

y Excursions to Mendip Villages (Wells, Street & Cheddar), Sheppy’s Cider Farm & Taunton

y Guided tour and tasting at Sheppy’s Cider Farm

Rollings hills, bubbling cider and charming villages can only mean one thing…the lovely South West county of Somerset! From our base in the nostalgic resort of Weston-super-Mare, we soak up the best of the region with a magical journey through the Mendip Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, stopping off in olde-worlde Wells, Street and Cheddar. We also spend time in the county town of Taunton and visit the award-winning, family-run Sheppy’s Cider Farm, where our guided tour takes in everything from the fruit orchard to a tasting of this deliciously refreshing drink – cheers!

Beamish, Durham & Holy Island

HIGHLIGHTED EXCURSION

Sheppy’s Cider Farm & Taunton (full day) Today we make our way to the family-run Sheppy’s Cider Farm, one of the world’s oldest independent cider makers. Sheppy’s has been lovingly making award-winning craft ciders for over 200 years and the whole process happens on the 370-acre site, from growing to bottling. We go behind the scenes on our guided tour and also enjoy a delicious cider tasting here.

We continue to the county town of Somerset, Taunton, for some free time. Highlights include the historic architecture of Georgian townhouses and Gothic churches, the range of boutique shops and the ancient Taunton Castle.

Optional excursion to Bath (£13pp)

YOUR HOTEL

York Hotel, Weston-super-Mare  The York Hotel is situated in the seaside resort of Weston-super-Mare. Located opposite Weston pier with views across the bay and Victorian promenade, the hotel offers comfortable en-suite rooms, a bar and restaurant.

Hotel accessibility information

Lift to all floors. 8 steps to entrance. 3 ground floor rooms.

Single supplement £60

YOUR BREAK INCLUDES

y Return coach travel

y 4 nights at a selected hotel in Newcastle with dinner & breakfast

y Excursions to Bamburgh Castle, the Holy Island of Lindisfarne, Beamish Living Museum & Durham

YOUR HOTEL

We’ll stay at one of two hotels in Newcastle: Leonardo Hotel, Newcastle Quayside 

The Leonardo Hotel Newcastle Quayside is conveniently located overlooking the Tyne and the Millennium Bridge. The hotel features spacious en-suite rooms with tea and coffee-making facilities as well as a relaxing restaurant and bar.

From £329 5 Days Apr – Oct

Northumberland is a stunning county filled with a fascinating history which has shaped the beautiful landscape. On this five-day break we visit a hand-picked selection of destinations that highlight the region’s dynamic past, such as the Holy Island of Lindisfarne, historic Durham, and the Beamish Living Museum – a working open-air museum which transports us back to the 1820s, 1900s, 1940s and 1950s.

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Beamish Open Air Living Museum (full day)

The fascinating and ever-popular living museum of Beamish gives us the opportunity to discover more about the industrial heritage in the North of England.

From the 1940s farm to the early 20th-century Pit Village, we take a step back in time as we meet costumed characters and catch a tram through The Town; a typical market town from the years leading up to the First World War.

Hotel accessibility information

Lift to all floors. No steps to entrance. No ground floor rooms.

Leonardo Hotel, Newcastle 

The 3-star Leonardo Hotel Newcastle is located in the heart of the city. The hotel offers a stylish bar and contemporary restaurant. The modern en-suite rooms have a flat screen TV with Freeview, tea and coffee-making facilities and free Wi-Fi.

Hotel accessibility information

Lift to all floors. 3 steps to entrance. No ground floor rooms.

Single supplement £90

*Please note: access to Holy Island is limited by tides therefore visiting times may vary.

Taunton Castle

Sheppy’s Cider Farm

From £299 5 Days Apr, Jun, Sep & Oct

Beamish Living Museum

Holy Island of Lindisfarne

Blackpool & Cruising Lake Windermere

Vibrant, timeless and fun, Blackpool has remained one of the UK’s favourite seaside destinations thanks to its iconic tower, sandy beaches and old-fashioned trams.

From here we explore the Lake District with its natural beauty and stunning scenery, including a cruise of lovely Lake Windermere, England’s largest lake and one of the most spectacular landscapes the country has to offer. We also visit a traditional market and enjoy a nostalgic journey on the heritage East Lancashire Railway, taking us back to a bygone era of steam travel – this exciting itinerary has it all!

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Kendal, Bowness-on-Windermere & Lake Windermere Cruise (full day)

We make our way to the Lake District, stopping first at the town of Kendal, the southern gateway to the Lakes and home of the famous Kendal mint cake. We then head to Bowness-on-Windermere, a charming enclave on the eastern shores of Lake Windermere.

From here we explore the beauty of Lake Windermere on a scenic cruise, enjoying magnificent views of mountain scenery, secluded bays and many wooded islands along the way. We disembark back in Bowness-on-Windermere where we enjoy free time in this bustling town with its craft and gift shops, lakeside cafés and tea rooms.

YOUR BREAK INCLUDES

y Return coach travel

y 4 nights at the Melville Hotel, Blackpool with dinner & breakfast

y Entertainment every evening

y Excursions to Bowness-on-Windermere, Kendal & Bury Market

y Cruise on Lake Windermere

y Heritage train journey on the East Lancashire Railway

Optional excursion to Southport & Lytham St Annes (£13pp)

Upgrade to an executive room at the Imperial Hotel (4-star rating) for £120pp

Upgrade to an executive room at the Lyndene Hotel (3-star rating) for £95pp

YOUR HOTEL

Melville Hotel, Blackpool 

The Melville Hotel is situated opposite Blackpool’s Winter Gardens, just a few minutes’ walk from the town centre and beach. The hotel offers a lounge bar, restaurant and en-suite rooms with flat-screen TV and tea and coffee-making facilities.

Hotel accessibility information

Lift to all floors. 8 steps to entrance. 6 ground floor rooms.

Single supplement £60

Based on the series of novels, the popular TV series Vera debuted a decade ago and introduced audiences to the sweeping scenery of the North East which provides the dynamic backdrop of the show. On this wonderful five-day break, we journey to some of this beloved programme’s most recognisable filming locations along the Tyneside Coast and discover the dramatic beauty and fascinating heritage of the region with excursions to historic Barnard Castle, the beautiful Durham Dales and the rugged landscapes of the Scottish Borders - this is a tour worth investigating!

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Vera’s Northumbria (full day)

We travel to the Tyneside coast to step into the dramatic world of the crime drama Vera. Our guided tour takes us to the various filming locations scattered along the coast, such as Amble, Blyth, Seaton Sluice and Whitley Bay among others. All of these atmospheric destinations were chosen for their distinctive seascapes and waterfront towns which provide the perfect setting for the no-nonsense DCI Stanhope’s many compelling investigations.

We cap off our tour with free time in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Ranked among the best cities to visit in the UK, Newcastle has been featured extensively in Vera due to its unique and metropolitan appearance.

YOUR BREAK INCLUDES

y Return coach travel

y 4 nights at the Royal Station Hotel, Newcastle with dinner & breakfast

y Blue Badge guided tour of Vera’s Northumbria (Amble, Blyth, Seaton Sluice, Whitley Bay & Newcastle-upon-Tyne)

y Blue Badge guided Borders Country tour (Ford, Etal, Coldstream, Kelso & Jedburgh)

y Blue Badge guided tour of the Durham Dales, North Pennines, Barnard Castle & Teesdale

YOUR HOTEL

Royal Station Hotel, Newcastle 

The Royal Station Hotel is perfectly located in Newcastle’s city centre and offers a lovely place to relax after busy sightseeing days. You can expect relaxing en-suite rooms with tea and coffee-making facilities, free Wi-Fi and complimentary toiletries, as well as a restaurant, bar and leisure club with a gym, indoor heated swimming pool, Jacuzzi, sauna and steam room.

Hotel accessibility information

Lift to all floors. 15 steps to entrance. No ground floor rooms.

Single supplement £120

From £369 5 Days May, Jun, Aug & Oct

Barnard Castle

Newcastle-upon-Tyne

Lake Windermere

From £299 5 Days Jun, Jul, Sep & Oct

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The delights of Cambridgeshire await on this lovely five-day break, where we combine vibrant cities with idyllic countryside and picture-perfect towns. There is so much to discover in beautiful Cambridge, full of historic buildings along the winding, punter-clad River Cam, while the pint-sized metropolis of Ely boasts a magnificent cathedral, waterside walks and more. We also enjoy time in the charming stone town of Stamford, the first designated conservation area in the country, and journey on the picturesque Nene Valley Railway. With its nostalgic feel and stunning scenery, it’s no wonder that the heritage line has appeared so many times on screen, including a starring role in two James Bond films!

YOUR BREAK INCLUDES

y Return coach travel

y 4 nights at the Ibis Hotel, Stevenage with dinner & breakfast

y Excursions to Ely, Cambridge & Stamford

y Heritage train journey on the Nene Valley Railway

Optional excursion to Cambridgeshire Villages (St Ives, Huntingdon & St Neots) (£13pp)

YOUR HOTEL

Ibis Hotel, Stevenage 

Located in the centre of Stevenage, this welcoming Ibis Hotel is the perfect base for our break. The hotel boasts a restaurant and comfortable en-suite bedrooms with TV, free Wi-Fi and tea and coffee-making facilities.

Hotel accessibility information

Lift to all floors. No steps to entrance. No ground floor rooms.

Single supplement £100

Castles & Gardens of Glorious Kent

From £319 5 Days May & Oct

The romantic county of Kent offers a multitude of historic treasures, from enchanting castles and imaginative gardens to charming towns and fascinating cities. We delve into Kent’s heritage on this captivating break with visits to the beautiful Sissinghurst Castle Garden and the magnificent Leeds Castle, where we discover its majestic interior as well as the peaceful gardens. We also explore the historic town of Rochester and have the chance to visit the delightful city of Canterbury for a break to remember in Britain’s oldest county.

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Sissinghurst Castle Garden & Rochester (full day)

We begin the day at the beautiful Sissinghurst Castle Garden, looked after by the National Trust. Created in the 1930s by novelist Vita Sackville-West and Sir Harold Nicolson around the picturesque ruins of an Elizabethan manor house, the garden is laid out as a series of individually-planted ‘rooms’ including a fragrant Herb Garden and Rose Garden.

From here we travel to Rochester, known for its connections to Charles Dickens and its cathedral, the second oldest foundation in England.

YOUR BREAK INCLUDES

y Return coach travel

y 4 nights at the King Charles Hotel, Gillingham with dinner & breakfast

y Excursions to Sissinghurst Castle Garden, Rochester & Leeds Castle

Optional excursion to Canterbury (£13pp)

YOUR HOTEL

King Charles Hotel, Gillingham 

The King Charles Hotel is a friendly, family-run hotel situated in the heart of the Medway, within easy reach of the historic Dickensian town of Rochester. The hotel offers a restaurant and lounge bar while all the comfortable, en-suite rooms have Freeview TV and tea and coffee-making facilities.

Hotel accessibility information

Lift to all floors. No steps to entrance. 11 ground floor rooms.

Single supplement £60

Book now on 03332 342 476 or at nationalholidays.com

Sissinghurst Castle Garden

Leeds Castle

£319 5 Days Jun, Aug & Sep

Cambridge

Nene Valley Railway

Rediscover Yorkshire through Gentleman Jack’s eyes on this fabulous adventure. From our base in Halifax, we follow Anne’s purposeful and fast-paced footsteps across beautiful Yorkshire as we journey to locations of interest from the TV series, including Shibden Hall! Our tour is inspired by the popular period drama, based on the historical writings of Anne Lister, entrepreneur and landowner. This is a must-see for any fan of history and the show, with additional visits to Halifax Piece Hall, the Salts Mill at Saltaire, and a trip on the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway.

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Salts Mill, Saltaire & Keighley & Worth Valley Railway (full day)

We begin our day visiting Saltaire village, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the home of Salts Mill, which was turned into a street scene, including a pub and a chemist for the Gentleman Jack TV series. Salts Mill was a huge undertaking, at its peak turning out 18 miles of cloth a day on 1200 looms, the name is due to the textile magnate, Sit Titus Salt, who opened the mill in 1853.

Next, we travel to Keighley, for a delightful journey on the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway, a unique five-mile branch line in the heart of Yorskhire. Sit back and relax while taking in the delightful views on our journey to Haworth.

YOUR BREAK INCLUDES

y Return coach travel

y 4 nights at the Wool Merchant Hotel, Halifax with dinner & breakfast

y Excursion to Halifax Piece Hall

y Admission to Shibden Hall

y Excursion to Saltaire & the Salts Mill

y Train journey on the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway

Optional excursion York & Harrogate (£13pp)

YOUR HOTEL

Wool Merchant Hotel, Halifax  Situated in the heart of beautifully rugged West Yorkshire, just a two-minute walk from Halifax town centre, the Wool Merchant Hotel offers comfortable en-suite rooms with tea and coffee-making facilities, TV and free Wi-Fi. The hotel also features a bar and an Italian restaurant.

Hotel accessibility information

Lift to all floors. 9 steps to entrance. 11 ground floor rooms.

Single supplement £60

Hidden Gems in the Heart of England

Pack your bags with a desire for adventure and journey with us into the heart of England. From our base at the Bosworth Hall Hotel, a 17th-century mansion in the Leicestershire countryside, we embark on our expedition of discovery, visiting the impressive Belvoir Castle, Melton Mowbray, well known for its famous pork pie, Shakespeare’s Stratford-upon-Avon with a cruise down the lovely River Avon, and then a ride on the Great Central Railway with free time in Leicester to follow. With a 2 for 1 bar offer thrown in, there’s no turning back on this escapade to the very heart of England!

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Belvoir Castle & Melton Mowbray (full day) We start our day with a visit to Belvoir Castle, ancestral home of the Duke of Rutland and home to the Manners family for the last five hundred years. Pronounced Beaver Castle, this impressive mock castle lies on the site of a historic castle, originally built after the Norman Conquest of 1066. Since then, the castle has been rebuilt at least three times and has made regular appearances on Netflix’s The Crown, standing in for Windsor Castle. Next, we travel to Melton Mowbray, the quintessential English rural town. Be sure to pick yourself up a pork pie or two at Ye Olde Pork Pie Shoppe and try it with a chutney while you wander through the town centre and marvel at the many fascinating historic buildings.

YOUR BREAK INCLUDES

y Return coach travel

y 4 nights at the Bosworth Hall Hotel, near Market Bosworth with dinner & breakfast (all meals buffet style)

y 2 for 1 bar (6pm-9pm) on selected drinks

y Excursions to Belvoir Castle, Melton Mowbray, Stratford-upon-Avon & Leicester

y Free time in Market Bosworth

y Cruise on the River Avon

y Heritage train journey on the Great Central Railway

YOUR HOTEL

Bosworth Hall Hotel, Market Bosworth 

The Bosworth Hall Hotel is situated in the heart of the Leicestershire countryside, approximately half a mile from Market Bosworth. Set in 11 acres of landscaped gardens, this 17th-century mansion still boasts original features including an oak-panelled main hall with Tudor stone fireplace. Hotel facilities include a bar, restaurant and leisure club with indoor pool, sauna, steam room and gym (small charge applies).

Hotel accessibility information Lift, but not to all floors. 10 steps to entrance. 27 ground floor rooms.

Single supplement £60

Belvoir Castle

Stratford-upon-Avon From

Shibden Hall

From £319 5 Days Jun – Sep

Keighley & Worth Valley Railway

Little Trains of Norfolk & the Mississippi Paddle Steamer

The beautiful county of Norfolk is characterised by charming seaside towns, unspoilt coastline and unique scenery, making it a perfect holiday destination. On this relaxing break we experience the striking landscape of the Norfolk Broads, consisting of shallow lakes and rivers, scattered with pretty market towns and villages along its shores. We discover the mystic beauty of its waterways by paddle steamer as well as enjoy nostalgic journeys on Norfolk’s heritage railways through picturesque countryside, taking us back to a bygone era.

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Bure Valley Railway & Mississippi Paddle Steamer Cruise (full day)

We experience a nostalgic trip on the heritage Bure Valley Railway, Norfolk’s longest narrow gauge railway, from Aylsham to Wroxham, meandering through the pretty Bure Valley countryside.

After free time in Wroxham we travel by coach to the picturesque village of Horning. Here we embark on a memorable cruise along the Norfolk Broads on the Mississippi Paddle Steamer, passing lovely thatched cottages, windmills, ancient churches and reed beds while spotting some of the area’s unique wildlife along the way.

YOUR BREAK INCLUDES

y Return coach travel

y 4 nights at a selected hotel, Great Yarmouth with dinner & breakfast

y 99p bar on selected drinks for 3 hours every evening (April & May only)

y Entertainment some evenings (Waverley Hotel only – guests staying at the Prince Guest House can see the entertainment at the Waverley Hotel opposite)

y Excursion to Cromer & Sheringham

y Heritage train journeys on the North Norfolk Railway & Bure Valley Railway

y Mississippi Paddle Steamer cruise on the Norfolk Broads

Optional excursion to Norwich (£13pp)

YOUR HOTEL

Choose from one of two hotels in Great Yarmouth:

Waverley Hotel, Great Yarmouth 

The Waverley Hotel is located 150 metres from Britannia Pier and Great Yarmouth’s sandy beach.

Hotel accessibility information

Lift to all floors. 1 step to entrance. No ground floor rooms.

Prince Guest House, Great Yarmouth 

The family-run Prince Guest House is situated less than a two-minute walk from Great Yarmouth’s beach and all the seafront attractions.

Hotel accessibility information

No lift. 3 steps to entrance. No ground floor rooms.

Single supplement £60

Liverpool, Ferry across the Mersey & the Western Approaches

YOUR BREAK INCLUDES

y Return coach travel

y 4 nights at the Hillcrest Hotel, near Widnes with dinner & breakfast

With its glorious seafaring history, rejuvenated waterfront, bustling centre and unrivalled musical heritage, Liverpool is a fantastic choice for a city break. We enjoy this fabulous metropolis from different perspectives as we take to the water for a ferry ‘cross the Mersey and head underground to the Western Approaches Museum. As the epicentre of the Battle of the Atlantic and once only accessed by signing the Official Secrets Act, this labyrinth of offices and rooms offers a captivating journey back in time.

Discover where Commanders, WRNs and WAAF personnel worked in the Operation Room and learn about their stories, kept alive in this fascinating museum beneath the streets of Liverpool.

HIGHLIGHTED EXCURSION

Ferry across the Mersey, the Western Approaches Museum & Liverpool (full day)

We board the ferry ‘cross the Mersey, a 60-minute round trip which gives us the chance to take in the sights and panoramas along the River Mersey, from Liverpool’s skyline to the beautiful shorelines of the Wirral on the opposite bank.

Our next stop is the Western Approaches Museum (if we can find the top-secret bunker, still well-hidden underground)! As a wartime HQ, this is where the tactics of British Armed Forces were protected and Nazi convoys were monitored. There is so much to explore, including the documents and tools used to pin-point enemy locations and one of only two surviving wartime phones, which had a direct line to the Cabinet War Rooms. Afterwards, we enjoy some free time in Liverpool.

y Excursions to Liverpool, the Western Approaches Museum & Chester

y Ferry trip on the River Mersey

Optional excursion to Southport & Ormskirk (£13pp)

YOUR HOTEL

Hillcrest Hotel, near Widnes  Nestled in the heart of Cheshire near the town of Widnes, the Hillcrest Hotel is a lovely place to unwind after busy days of exploring. Featuring comfortable en-suite rooms with a TV, tea and coffee-making facilities and free Wi-Fi, the hotel also offers a restaurant and a traditional oak-beamed pub.

Hotel accessibility information

Lift to all floors. 4 steps to entrance. 4 ground floor rooms.

Single supplement £60

Royal Albert Dock

Liverpool

From £339 5 Days Aug

Cromer

From £299 5 Days Apr, May, Jun, Jul & Sep

London, Greenwich & Brighton i360

Brighton i360

From £329 5 Days May – Sep

This exciting break to the capital is the best of both worlds! Tick off the world-famous landmarks of London, from Big Ben and Tower Bridge to Piccadilly and Buckingham Palace, and then enjoy a trip to the seaside resort of Brighton with its lovely beach and traditional amusements. Our wonderful day out is completed with the Brighton i360, one of the world’s most impressive moving observation towers! From our well-located base on the water’s edge in Canary Wharf, we also explore Greenwich, renowned for its maritime history and fascinating sights.

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Brighton & i360 (full day)

We head to Brighton with its iconic tourist attractions such as the Royal Pavilion, renowned for its exotic oriental architecture. Enjoy a stroll along the famous promenade or head to the ‘Lanes’ area, which is crammed with interesting boutiques, before we trip on Brighton’s i360, the world’s tallest moving observation tower. As you walk round the 450ft high giant glass pod, take in the spectacular vistas over Brighton, the South Downs and the South Coast, with views on clear days stretching to the Isle of Wight.

YOUR BREAK INCLUDES

y Return coach travel

y 4 nights at the 3-star International Hotel, London with dinner & breakfast

y Free time in London

y Excursions to Brighton & Greenwich

y Admission to Brighton i360

YOUR HOTEL

International Hotel, London 

Boasting a wonderful location on the water’s edge in Canary Wharf, the modern International Hotel features panoramic views of London’s iconic skyline and offers en-suite bedrooms with TV and tea and coffee-making facilities, plus a restaurant and waterside bar.

All meals are buffet style.

Hotel accessibility information

Lift to all floors. 4 steps to entrance. No ground floor rooms.

Single supplement £100

Northumberland, Hadrian’s Wall, Holy Island & Alnwick Castle

YOUR BREAK INCLUDES

y Return coach travel

y 4 nights at the Leonardo Hotel, Newcastle with dinner & breakfast

y Excursions to the Holy Island of Lindisfarne, Alnwick Castle, Hadrian’s Wall & Chesters Fort

y Guided tour of Hadrian’s Wall

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This break is the perfect chance to explore the very best Northumberland has to offer. The rugged scenery and seascapes of this lovely region with its ancient castles, vast sandy beaches and rolling moorland are not only spectacular but some of the most unspoilt of coastal Britain. On this captivating break we also explore the UK’s most significant Roman site, Hadrian’s Wall, and venture across to the unique Holy Island of Lindisfarne.

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Hadrian’s Wall & Chesters Fort (full day)

The Romans built Hadrian’s Wall as a fortification across Britain some two thousand years ago. We explore this fascinating archaeological site with a guided tour following George Wade’s Military Road on our way to Chesters Fort, part of the wall and the best-preserved Roman cavalry fort in the country.

Optional excursion to Durham (£13pp)

YOUR HOTEL

Leonardo Hotel, Newcastle 

The Leonardo Hotel Newcastle is located in the heart of the city. The hotel offers a stylish bar and contemporary restaurant. The modern en-suite rooms have a flat-screen TV with Freeview, tea and coffee-making facilities and free Wi-Fi.

Hotel accessibility information

Lift to all floors. 3 steps to entrance. No ground floor rooms.

Single supplement £80

Tower Bridge, London

Alnwick Castle

Holy Island of Lindisfarne

£359 5 Days May, Jun, Jul & Sep

Royal Norfolk, Sandringham House & Medieval Norwich

From £379 5 Days May

Norfolk has a long and celebrated connection to royal history, being home the medieval city of Norwich, where the Norman’s erected a castle more than 900 years ago, and the splendid royal residence of Sandringham. On this charming five-day break, we get to witness these historic sites up close and enjoy a cruise aboard the Mississippi Paddle Steamer.

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Sandringham House & Gardens (half day)

We head to the famous Sandringham House, the astonishing country home of the royal family set within 600 acres of royal parkland towards Norfolk’s north coast. Here we take in the fascinating history of the grounds and discover the beautiful stately rooms of the house where dignitaries and royals from throughout history once stood. There’s also a courtyard with places to eat and drink, as well as a shop where you can find the perfect memento of your visit.

Royal Windsor Castle, Westminster Abbey & Henley-on-Thames

YOUR BREAK INCLUDES

y Return coach travel

y 4 nights at the Comfort Hotel, Great Yarmouth with dinner & breakfast

y Admission to Sandringham House

y Excursions to Norwich & Wroxham

y Mississippi Paddle Steamer cruise on the Norfolk Broads

YOUR HOTEL

Comfort Hotel, Great Yarmouth 

The Comfort Hotel in Great Yarmouth is situated only two minutes’ walk from Wellington Pier and the beach, and offers en-suite rooms with tea and coffee-making facilities as well as a restaurant and bar.

Breakfasts are buffet style.

Hotel accessibility information No lift. No steps to entrance. 3 ground floor rooms.

Single supplement £60

Calling all royalists! This jam-packed breakaway is perfect for those ready to discover some majestic and postcard-perfect British landmarks. Ticking off plenty of historical delights like Westminster Abbey and Windsor Castle; the final resting place of our beloved late monarch Queen Elizabeth II, we also include a guided coach tour to discover London’s most captivating sights. Just think, five whole days away to enjoy all the hustle and bustle of a city break, combined with the tranquillity offered by lovely riverside towns like Royal Windsor and Henley-on-Thames.

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Royal Windsor & Windsor Castle (full day) Today we travel to Windsor, which is situated on the River Thames. This ancient royal town has a rich heritage dating back over a thousand years with many beautiful buildings and cobbled streets. The town is crowned by stunning Windsor Castle, the oldest inhabited castle in the world, one of the King’s official residences and the final resting place of Queen Elizabeth II. We enjoy a self-guided tour of the castle before having some free time at leisure to discover the impressive sights of Windsor.

YOUR BREAK INCLUDES

y Return coach travel

London

y 4 nights at the Delta by Marriott Heathrow Windsor Hotel, Slough with dinner & breakfast

y Excursions to Henley-on-Thames, Marlow, Westminster Abbey, London (with guided coach tour), Royal Windsor & Windsor Castle

YOUR HOTEL

Delta by Marriott Heathrow Windsor Hotel, Slough 

Perfectly situated for our inclusive itinerary, the Delta by Marriott, Heathrow Windsor Hotel offers contemporary en-suite bedrooms complete with Smart TV and tea and coffee-making facilities. There is also a restaurant, lounge bar, fitness centre and free Wi-Fi.

Hotel accessibility information

Please visit nationalholidays.com/accessibility or call our friendly reservations team for further details.

Single supplement £60

Sandringham House

Norwich

Windsor Castle

From £489 5 Days Apr, Jul & Aug

Scarborough & North Yorkshire Moors Railway

The friendly town of Scarborough provides the perfect base for this exciting five-day break as we explore the highlights of Yorkshire’s iconic coast. Enjoy the dynamic sea views of this colourful region as we include excursions to the distinctive shores of Whitby, forever associated with Bram Stoker’s Dracula, the seaside resort of Bridlington and charming Filey. We also drink in the timeless, heather-clad scenery of the moors with a leisurely journey on the heritage North Yorkshire Moors Railway, one of the best ways to experience the area’s exquisite landscape.

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North Yorkshire Moors Railway & Whitby (full day)

We start the day at Pickering’s heritage station to board our train for a nostalgic journey on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway, travelling through stunning scenery to Whitby. This charming coastal town features quirky streets and a picturesque harbour. It is most widely known for its atmospheric ruined abbey perched on the cliffs above the town which provided inspiration for Bram Stoker’s Dracula

YOUR BREAK INCLUDES

y Return coach travel

y 4 nights at a selected hotel in Scarborough with dinner & breakfast

y Excursions to Whitby, Bridlington & Filey

y Heritage train journey on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway

Optional excursion to York (£13pp)

YOUR HOTEL

We’ll stay at one of two hotels in Scarborough: Royal Hotel, Scarborough 

The Royal Hotel is set in a grand period building, overlooking South Bay and just 500 metres from Scarborough’s seafront. Hotel facilities include a bar and restaurant plus a leisure club with indoor pool, sauna and gym (small charge applies for leisure facilities). Meals are buffet style.

Hotel accessibility information

Lift to all floors. 4 steps to entrance. No ground floor rooms.

Delmont Hotel, Scarborough 

With splendid views over North Bay, the family-run Delmont Hotel is situated just a five-minute walk from North Bay’s quiet beach and Scarborough town centre. The hotel offers a games room, comfortable lounges and a bar, all with sea views, plus an outdoor terrace.

Hotel accessibility information

Lift to all floors. 7 steps to entrance. 5 ground floor rooms. All floors have a few steps at end of each corridor.

Single supplement £60

Scenic Shropshire & Severn Valley Railway

YOUR BREAK INCLUDES

y Return coach travel

y 4 nights at the Holiday Inn

Birmingham - Bromsgrove with dinner & breakfast

y Excursions to Ludlow Market & Blists Hill Museum

y Heritage train journey on the Severn Valley Railway

y Cruise on the River Severn with light refreshments

Take a tour on the scenic side and explore the natural beauty of Shropshire, and the wonderful unspoilt landscape the county has to offer. We enjoy a trip on one of Britain’s best-loved heritage railways, followed by the Blists Hill Museum, an open-air interactive experience which promises to be a fascinating glimpse into Victorian living. We also include an additional trip to Ludlow Market, and a relaxing cruise along the River Severn with light refreshments. Simply delightful!

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Severn Valley Railway & Blists Hill Museum (full day)

We start the day by taking a charming trip on the Severn Valley Railway for a heritage train journey from Kidderminster to the ancient riverside town of Bridgnorth. The train meanders its way along the picturesque Severn Valley, passing quaint towns and villages along the way.

Afterwards, we continue to Ironbridge where we travel back in time to the Victorian era with our visit to the Blists Hill Museum. Enjoy the sights and smells of this reconstructed working-class town where all the staff dress in period costume and you’ll find a whole range of shops, factories, and buildings.

YOUR HOTEL

Holiday Inn, BirminghamBromsgrove 

Located on the outskirts of Bromsgrove, the Holiday Inn Birmingham - Bromsgrove offers comfortable en-suite rooms with tea and coffee-making facilities, a TV, mini fridge and free Wi-Fi. The hotel also features a bar and restaurant, heated indoor swimming pool, sauna and steam room. Spa treatments are available at an extra cost.

Hotel accessibility information

Lift to all floors. No steps to entrance. 25 ground floor rooms.

Single supplement £100

Book now on 03332 342 476 or at nationalholidays.com

Ludlow

Severn Valley Railway

Scarborough

From £319 5 Days Apr, Jun, Jul & Sep

Steaming through the Cotswolds & Cruising the River Avon

YOUR BREAK INCLUDES

y Return coach travel

y 4 nights at the Holiday Inn

Birmingham - Bromsgrove with dinner & breakfast

y Excursions to Stratford-upon-Avon, Worcester, Tewkesbury, Bourton-on-the-Water, Stow-on-the-Wold & Broadway

y Cruise on the River Avon

y Heritage train journey on the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway

From £299 5 Days Apr – Oct

On this relaxing getaway we explore the pastoral landscapes of the Cotswolds with their gently rolling hills scattered with honey-coloured stone towns and villages. We include a scenic journey on the heritage Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway and a visit to Shakespeare’s Stratford-upon-Avon, complemented by a gentle cruise along the River Avon. If you are yet to experience the peaceful ambience and memorable charm of the Cotswolds, then now is your chance!

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Cotswold Villages (full day)

We explore some of the Cotswolds’ most beautiful towns and villages. We head first to Bourton-on-the-Water with its low, elegant 18th-century bridges and pretty river banks. There are a range of quaint tea rooms and tempting cafés for you to enjoy. We then make our way to the beautiful market town of Stow-on-the-Wold, renowned for its traditional stone buildings and wonderful collection of artisanal boutiques. Finally, we visit Broadway which boasts a wide main street of picture-perfect cottages, pubs and shops.

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The Lovely English Lake District

YOUR HOTEL

Holiday Inn, Birmingham - Bromsgrove 

Located on the outskirts of Bromsgrove, the Holiday Inn Birmingham - Bromsgrove offers comfortable en-suite rooms with tea and coffee-making facilities, a TV, mini fridge and free Wi-Fi. The hotel also features a bar and restaurant, heated indoor swimming pool, sauna and steam room. Spa treatments are available at an extra cost.

Hotel accessibility information Lift to all floors. No steps to entrance. 25 ground floor rooms.

Single supplement £80

YOUR BREAK INCLUDES

y Return coach travel

y 4 nights at the County Carlisle Hotel, Carlisle with dinner & breakfast

y Excursions to Bowness-on-Windermere, the World of Beatrix Potter Attraction, Hawkshead & Grasmere

y Heritage train journey on the Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway

y Lake Windermere cruise

Optional excursion to Pooley Bridge, Keswick & Cockermouth (£13pp)

YOUR HOTEL

County Carlisle Hotel, Carlisle 

The 3-star County Hotel in Carlisle is situated in the city centre. The hotel boasts a bar and restaurant while the comfortable bedrooms include free Wi-Fi, tea and coffee-making facilities as well as a TV.

Hotel accessibility information

Awarded UNESCO World Heritage status in 2017, the Lake District boasts some of England’s finest scenery, from navy blue lakes and jagged fells to the lush valleys they loom over. The collection of idyllic towns and villages, as well as a nostalgic heritage railway, complete the timeless appeal of this beautiful region. With a leisurely cruise on the stunning Lake Windermere and entrance to the endearing World of Beatrix Potter Attraction also included, this break is the perfect chance to fully experience the lovely English Lake District.

HIGHLIGHTED EXCURSION

Hawkshead & Grasmere (full day)

We travel to the pretty, car-free village of Hawkshead. Characterised by clusters of whitewashed houses, archways and alleyways, courtyards and squares, this cosy village was once beloved by Beatrix Potter, and offers pleasant inns, tea rooms and gift shops.

Afterwards, we continue to Grasmere, the picturesque village associated with the poet William Wordsworth, who lived here for 14 years and declared the Grasmere as ‘the loveliest spot that man hath ever found.’

Lift to all floors. 1 step to entrance. No ground floor rooms.

Single supplement £60

Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway

Bourton-on-the-Water

Lake District

From £369 5 Days Jun, Aug, Sep & Oct

Windermere

The West Country, Beautiful Bath & West Somerset Railway

YOUR BREAK INCLUDES

y Return coach travel

y 4 nights at the Wessex Hotel, Street with dinner & breakfast

y Entertainment some evenings

y Excursions to Minehead & Bath

From

We explore the best of the West Country on this delightful five-day break. Take a nostalgic journey into yesteryear as we combine the coastal charms of Minehead with the heritage of the West Somerset Railway, along with the beauty of Regency Bath. There is even the chance to discover photogenic Shaftesbury and the ancient market town of Warminster on our special optional excursion.

HIGHLIGHTED EXCURSION

Bath (full day)

We enjoy some free time in the beautiful city of Bath. The city has remained faithful to its Regency roots, with an abundance of elegant terraces, circuses and squares in a picturesque valley setting. The magnificent Royal Crescent is a must-see and the central square is home not only to Bath Abbey, but also the ancient Roman Baths. The city has an excellent selection of shops; especially along the Pulteney Bridge, one of only four bridges in the world to feature shops across its full span on both sides.

The World of James Herriot, Skipton & Yorkshire

y Heritage train journey on the West Somerset Railway

Optional excursion to Shaftesbury & Warminster (£11pp)

YOUR HOTEL

Wessex Hotel, Street 

The Wessex Hotel is situated in Street, set in the heart of historic Somerset. All the comfortable bedrooms are en suite and hotel facilities include a bar and restaurant.

Hotel accessibility information

Lift to all floors. No steps to entrance. No ground floor rooms.

Single supplement £80

From £349 5 Days May, Aug & Sep

Ey up All Creatures Great and Small fans! Stroll beyond the famous red door at 23 Kirkgate and through the restored 1940s home and practice of James Herriot in Thirsk. This award-winning museum offers a fascinating insight into the legendary vet and popular author, plus a behind-the-scenes look at the beloved TV series. Our celebration of all things Yorkshire continues with visits to the cathedral city of Ripon and the picture-perfect village of Haworth, the world-famous home of the Brontë sisters, as well as a relaxing cruise on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal through Skipton.

HIGHLIGHTED EXCURSION

The World of James Herriot Museum, Thirsk & Ripon (full day)

We step into the world of James Herriot, the popular author and one of England’s most famous vets. The fascinating museum is the perfect chance to see where he lived, worked and penned his beloved series of books documenting his North Yorkshire experiences. There is so much to see, including plenty of memorabilia, a Second World War air-raid shelter, Herriot’s car and the original dispensary filled with potions and remedies. We then enjoy some free time in picturesque Thirsk and the charming city of Ripon.

YOUR BREAK INCLUDES

y Return coach travel

y 4 nights at the Corn Mill Lodge Hotel, near Leeds with dinner & breakfast

y Excursions to the World of James Herriot Museum, Thirsk, Ripon, Skipton & Haworth

y Cruise on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal

Optional excursion to Harrogate & York (£13pp)

YOUR HOTEL

Corn Mill Lodge Hotel, Leeds 

The modern, family-run Corn Mill Lodge Hotel is located close to the vibrant city of Leeds. The en-suite rooms are well appointed with TV and tea and coffee-making facilities, and the hotel also features a bar, restaurant, gardens and a patio area.

Hotel accessibility information

Lift to all floors. No steps to entrance. 23 ground floor rooms.

Single supplement £80

Pulteney Bridge, Bath

West Somerset Railway

Skipton

Thirsk

DYNAMIC & DRAMATIC

The sweeping Welsh landscapes have been the stuff of poetry for centuries and for good reason. From the brooding Pembrokeshire coast, across tranquil pastures on a nostalgic heritage railway journey, all the way to the high peaks of Snowdonia, there’s plenty of variety to keep visitors returning again and again.

See page 29 for a tour of this region Great Little Trains of North Wales & Portmeirion

Great Little Trains of North Wales & Portmeirion

We discover the historic railways and

Wales on

fantastic five-day break, where the lovely Welsh scenery and endless panoramas of the Snowdonia National Park create spectacular and memorable journeys. We’re based in Llandudno, the ‘Queen of the Welsh Resorts’, and also enjoy a visit to the unique, Italianate village of Portmeirion. Just imagine hearing the faint lapping of waves and admiring brightly-coloured cottages and domed buildings as you head to an authentic gelateria…no, you’re not in Italy, this is Wales!

HIGHLIGHTED EXCURSION

Portmeirion & Ffestiniog Railway (full day) Architect Sir Clough Williams-Ellis designed and built the Italianate village of Portmeirion after being inspired by visits to the Mediterranean. Its unique atmosphere has seen it featured on camera many times, most famously in the 1960s TV series, The Prisoner. Enjoy browsing the cluster of historic cottages and iconic architecture, admire the glorious views, and indulge in an ice cream in the authentic Italian style gelateria

After a morning here, we travel to the harbour town of Porthmadog to catch the Ffestiniog Railway to the slate-quarrying town of Blaenau. The train climbs over 700 feet from sea level into the mountains through tranquil pastures, magnificent forests, lakes and waterfalls.

Heart of Wales, Powis Castle & Aberystwyth

YOUR BREAK INCLUDES

y Return coach travel

y 4 nights at the New Loretta Hotel, Llandudno with dinner & breakfast

y Entertainment some evenings

y Excursions to Caernarfon & Portmeirion

y Heritage journeys on the Welsh Highland Railway, Great Orme Tramway & Ffestiniog Railway

y Free time in Llandudno

YOUR HOTEL

New Loretta Hotel, Llandudno 

The New Loretta Hotel is located on a quiet avenue, five minutes’ walk from the beach in Llandudno. All the en-suite rooms offer a flat-screen TV, DVD player and tea and coffee-making facilities. The hotel also features a restaurant and a conservatory with a bar and outdoor seating area.

Hotel accessibility information

Lift to all floors. No steps to entrance. Ground floor rooms.

Single supplement £60

Join us on our expedition to discover some of the most inspiring and historic sites in the heart of Wales, including a visit to the magnificent Powis Castle and Gardens, a scenic drive through the breathtakingly beautiful Cambrian Mountains and entry into the award-winning Judge’s Lodging Victorian Museum in the small border town of Presteigne. This promises to be an exciting tour full of glorious Welsh scenery and fascinating history at every turn.

HIGHLIGHTED EXCURSION

Powis Castle and Gardens (full day) We travel to Powis Castle, once described as “the most magnificent castle in Wales,” and well-known for its formal gardens and rare collection of historic art and artefacts. Now under the care of the National Trust, this tall castle has a rich history from border fortress to aristocratic country house. Built in the 13th century, we discover the inspiring treasures on display inside this medieval grand fortress. Outside, we can explore the beautiful 25-acre gardens, terraces and an orangery attributed to architect William Winde.

YOUR BREAK INCLUDES

y Return coach travel

y 4 nights at the Commodore Hotel, Llandrindod Wells with dinner & breakfast

y Entertainment some evenings

y Excursions to Aberystwyth, Elan Valley Visitor Centre & Presteigne

y Admission to Powis Castle and Gardens

y Admission to Judge’s Lodgings

YOUR HOTEL

Commodore Hotel, Llandrindod Wells 

The Commodore Hotel is located in the spa town of Llandrindod Wells and offers a relaxing stay with lovely views of the Welsh hills. The hotel features a restaurant, bar, and an outdoor pool, comfortable en-suite rooms and free Wi-Fi in public areas.

Hotel accessibility information

Lift to all floors. No steps to entrance. 12 ground floor rooms.

Single supplement £60

Powis Castle

Aberystwyth

From £349 5 Days Apr & Jul

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Portmeirion

From £319 5 Days Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Sep & Oct

Ffestiniog Railway

Llandudno at Leisure & Stunning Snowdonia

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On this relaxing break to the peaceful coast of North Wales we enjoy the genteel ambience of Llandudno, known as the ‘Queen of the Welsh Resorts’. This delightful seaside town is famed for its golden beach flanked by two headlands, the Great and Little Ormes, and its wonderful air of traditional Victorian charm. From a refreshing stroll along the beautiful coast to exploring the famous Llandudno Pier, or perhaps a spot of shopping at the Victoria centre, there is plenty to do for those seeking a traditional leisurely break. We also have time to explore picturesque Betws-y-Coed on the edge of Snowdonia National Park and the remarkable medieval town of Conwy.

HIGHLIGHTED EXCURSION

Betws-y-Coed & Conwy (full day)

We start the day with a visit to the picturesque village of Betws-y-Coed, known as the Gateway to Snowdonia National Park. The backdrop of coniferous forests has earned this area the name ‘Little Switzerland’.

We return to the hotel via the medieval walled town of Conwy, home to the imposing Conwy Castle, classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and considered to be among the finest surviving medieval fortifications in Britain. The town is also home to a quaint harbour, traditional pubs, snug cafés, the revolutionary Telford suspension bridge and Drew Pritchard Antiques (of TV’s Salvage Hunters fame)!

YOUR BREAK INCLUDES

y Return coach travel

y 4 nights at a selected hotel in Llandudno with dinner & breakfast

y Entertainment some evenings

y Excursion to Betws-y-Coed & Conwy

Optional excursion to Llanberis & Caernarfon (£13pp)

Optional excursion to Isle of Anglesey, Beaumaris & Bangor (£13pp)

YOUR HOTEL

We’ll stay at one of two hotels in Llandudno: Marine Hotel, Llandudno 

The Marine Hotel is a classic Victorian hotel situated on Llandudno’s seafront, overlooking the Irish Sea. The hotel offers a stylish bar, restaurant, indoor swimming pool and free Wi-Fi.

Hotel accessibility information

Lift to all floors. 7 steps to entrance. No ground floor rooms.

White Heather Hotel, Llandudno 

The White Heather Hotel is located along Llandudno Promenade overlooking the ocean and is only a short walk from the pier. This Victorian hotel’s features also include a restaurant, bar, conservatory and outdoor seating area.

Hotel accessibility information

Lift to all floors except lower floor for restaurant (access by stair lift). 7 steps to entrance. 1 ground floor room.

Single supplement £100

West Wales Coastline, Tenby & the Vale of Rheidol Railway

From

One of the most stunningly rugged regions in the UK, the west coast of Wales is renowned for its grand hills, dramatic coastline and purple-heather moors, and we discover it all on this five-day break. Visiting ancient sites of natural beauty and elegant Victorian seaside resorts, we get a sense of the past in this lovely landscape before joining a preserved narrow gauge railway for a spectacular journey weaving through the Vale of Rheidol. If you are looking for the perfect holiday to relax and unwind in the diverse country of Wales, then look no further!

HIGHLIGHTED EXCURSION

Aberystwyth & the Vale of Rheidol Railway (full day)

We spend some time in the well-known resort of Aberystwyth, where we climb aboard the Vale of Rheidol narrow gauge railway. Recreating Edwardian ambience, we sit back and relax in our restored vintage carriage for a journey of almost 12 miles through stunning scenery. We pass through ancient and enchanting woodlands to the village of Devil’s Bridge, home of the famous waterfalls.

YOUR BREAK INCLUDES

y Return coach travel

y 4 nights at the Ivy Bush Hotel, Carmarthen with dinner & breakfast

y Excursions to Aberystwyth, Tenby & Saundersfoot

y Heritage train journey on the Vale of Rheidol Railway

Optional excursion to Cardigan & St Davids (£13pp)

YOUR HOTEL

Ivy Bush Hotel, Carmarthen 

The Ivy Bush Hotel has a colourful history that stretches back as far as the 18th century and offers comfortable accommodation and a warm welcome. The hotel features a restaurant, bar, fitness centre and sauna, while the en-suite rooms offer a TV, hairdryer and tea and coffee-making facilities. Free Wi-Fi is available in public areas.

Hotel accessibility information

Lift to all floors. No steps to entrance. No ground floor rooms.

Single supplement £80

Tenby

Rheidol Railway

£389 5 Days May, Jun & Sep

Llandudno

£339 5 Days Apr, May & Aug

OUTSTANDING NATURAL BEAUTY

Teeming with a natural beauty and a unique cultural identity, Scotland is an enchanting place like no other, filled with shimmering lochs, towering mountains and miles of unspoilt scenery. Discover the history that has shaped these lands and the lively cities that bring them into the modern age on one of our tours to this must-see country.

See page 33 for a tour of this region

Hebridean Adventure by Air

Regal Scotland, Glamis Castle, Royal Yacht & Edinburgh

YOUR BREAK INCLUDES

y Return coach travel

y 4 nights at the Salutation Hotel, Perth with dinner & breakfast

y Admission to the Royal Yacht Britannia with audio tour

y Excursions to Glamis Castle, Dundee & Edinburgh

From £349 5 Days Apr – Jul

You are cordially invited on a tour of regal Scotland, a breathtakingly beautiful country known for its long-standing connections to Queen Elizabeth II and her family. We head to Glamis Castle, the spectacular childhood home of the Queen Mother, and step aboard the Royal Yacht Britannia in Edinburgh, once a floating palace and now a captivating time capsule. This is the perfect chance to uncover its rich history across the five decks, explore the setting for Prince William and Prince Harry’s summer holidays and imagine where world leaders and celebrities were once entertained! A trip to coastal Dundee and time in atmospheric Edinburgh rounds off our wonderful Scottish adventure, where the fascinating sights span the centuries.

INCLUDED EXCURSIONS

Glamis Castle & Dundee (full day) We travel to the spectacular Glamis Castle, home to the Earls of Strathmore and Kinghorne. Childhood home of the Queen Mother and the birthplace of Princess Margaret, the original 14th-century castle was extensively restored in the 17th and 18th centuries in an elaborate French château style with turrets, towers and a crenellated roofline. This afternoon we spend some time at leisure in the city of Dundee, situated on the Tay estuary. Enjoy a stroll along the rejuvenated waterfront, head to the V&A Dundee, the first design museum in the UK outside London, or discover RRS Discovery, Robert Falcon Scott’s Antarctic exploration vessel which was built in Dundee.

Royal Yacht Britannia & Edinburgh (full day)

We step aboard the Royal Yacht Britannia, Queen Elizabeth II’s former floating Royal residence, used not only for state visits and official receptions but also for family holidays. Crowned the UK’s best attraction by Which? Magazine in 2020, this magnificent vessel is now berthed in Edinburgh. Highlights of the five different decks include the Bridge, the State Apartments, Royal Bedrooms, Crew’s Quarters and the Engine Room. Look out for the clocks too, all stopped at 3:01pm – the exact time Queen Elizabeth II stepped off the vessel for the final time in the decommissioning ceremony. Find out more during the fascinating audio-guided tour.

Optional excursion to the small towns of Perthshire (Pitlochry, Aberfeldy & Crieff) (£13pp)

YOUR HOTEL

Salutation Hotel, Perth 

Set in a historic building and boasting a fabulous location in the heart of charming Perth, the Salutation Hotel offers en-suite rooms with a TV, tea and coffee-making facilities and complimentary toiletries, plus a restaurant, bar and free Wi-Fi in public areas. Hotel accessibility information Lift to 3 floors. No steps to entrance. No ground floor rooms.

Single supplement £80

We then enjoy time at leisure in Edinburgh, dominated by the iconic castle perched high above Scotland’s vibrant capital city. From the picturesque sights of the old town, the sprawl of attractions on the Royal Mile and the grandeur of George Street, with its many boutique shops, cafés and restaurants, there’s a wealth of things to do.

OPTIONAL EXCURSION

Small Towns of Perthshire (Pitlochry, Aberfeldy & Crieff) – £13pp (half day)

A delightful tour of Perthshire’s highlights awaits on our optional excursion. First we head to Pitlochry, famous for its Scottish hospitality, fascinating clan heritage, historic distilleries and quaint tearooms, all set against a beautiful backdrop of rolling hills and picturesque woodland. We continue to pretty Aberfeldy, where a visit during a tour of the Scottish Highlands inspired Robert Burns to write The Birks of Aberfeldy. Follow in the bard’s footsteps with a leisurely stroll, discover Aberfeldy Watermill, Bookshop and Café or why not try a wee dram at Dewars Aberfeldy Distillery? Our last stop is the market town of Crieff, a popular destination for foodies and adventure enthusiasts where the fascinating attractions include the Caithness Glass Visitor Centre.

Glamis Castle

Edinburgh

Royal Yacht Britannia

Hebridean Adventure by Air

From £1,139 8 Days Jul

The wildly beautiful coast of Scotland is scattered with hundreds of islands and inlets shaped by the ever-pounding sea and ever-changing weather. Sublimely secluded and totally unique, our tour to the untouched Outer Hebrides is a never-to-be-forgotten experience, as we take in some of the most spectacular scenery Scotland has to offer. Rich heritage and unique wildlife combine with the rugged coastline, stunning mountains and unspoilt islands to create an enchanting place like no other.

Scottish Western Isles - Mull, Iona & Bute

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The dramatic west coast of Scotland is home to a swathe of unspoilt islands full of breathtaking natural beauty, ancient monuments and a diversity of wildlife, with every isle having its own unique character. Mixing the historical and natural appeal of these idyllic Inner Hebridean islands with the architectural splendour of Mount Stuart, the stunning Loch Lomond and the vibrant Scottish city of Glasgow, there’s plenty to capture the imagination on this lovely break!

YOUR BREAK INCLUDES

y Return flights to Glasgow

y Airport taxes and luggage allowance (one piece of checked-in hold luggage per person)

y First and last night at the Holiday Inn Glasgow Airport with breakfast

y 2 nights at the Dark Island Hotel, Benbecula with breakfast plus 1 dinner

y 2 nights at the Cabarfeidh Hotel, Stornoway with dinner & breakfast

y 1 night at a selected hotel in Scotland with dinner & breakfast

y 1 dinner on the ferry between Uig and Lochmaddy

y 1 packed lunch

y Island hopping excursion

y Ferry fares

y Escorted by a tour manager in Scotland

YOUR HOTELS

Selected hotels, Scotland  / 

The first and last night of our break is spent at the Holiday Inn Glasgow Airport. We also stay at the Dark Island Hotel on the Isle of Benbecula, the Cabarfeidh Hotel or Caladh Inn in Stornoway on the Isle of Lewis and the Hydro Hotel in Pitlochry. All hotels offer modern en-suite bedrooms with tea and coffee-making facilities.

Hotel accessibility information Please visit nationalholidays.com/accessibility or call our friendly reservations team for further details.

Single supplement £225

YOUR BREAK INCLUDES

y Return flights to Glasgow

y Airport taxes and luggage allowance (one piece of checked-in hold luggage per person)

y First and last night at the Holiday Inn, Glasgow Airport with breakfast

y 2 nights at the Isle of Mull Hotel & Spa, Craignure with dinner & breakfast

y 2 nights at the Riverside Lodge Hotel, Irvine with dinner & breakfast

y Excursions to Largs, Mount Stuart House, Tyndrum, Isle of Mull, Isle of Iona, Inveraray & Glasgow

y Tour of the Isle of Mull

y Scenic drive through Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park

y Escorted by a tour manager in Scotland

YOUR HOTELS

Selected hotels, Scotland  / 

The first and last night of our break is spent at the Holiday Inn Glasgow Airport.

The Isle of Mull Hotel & Spa is situated on the south-east coast of the Isle of Mull. The hotel lies on the crescent of Craignure Bay with gardens stretching to the water’s edge. Highlights include a restaurant and lounge bar plus an indoor swimming pool, outdoor hot tub and sauna.

The Riverside Lodge Hotel is located just outside of Irvine in scenic Ayrshire. The hotel offers an elegant lounge bar and brasserie restaurant. Hotel accessibility information Please visit nationalholidays.com/accessibility or call our friendly reservations team for further details. Single supplement £225

Book now on 03332 342 476 or at nationalholidays.com

Stornoway

Isle of Iona

STUNNING SCENERY

The untouched feeling of the islands nestled just off Britain’s coast creates a special atmosphere that, once experienced, can never be forgotten. Unwind in the peaceful scenery of the idyllic towns, discover the unique sights and soak up the secret beauty of these lost-in-time islands.

See page 37 for a tour of this region Jersey, Guernsey & Sark

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With its unique Anglo-French cultural blend, the enchanting island of Jersey offers a taste of the Continent but closer to home. Historically attractive to invading armies because of its strategic position between England and France, Jersey has been fought over many times throughout history. Today, it is the island’s abundance of natural beauty and mild, sunny climate which makes it so appealing, from the rugged cliffs of the north down to the long, sandy beaches of the south. During our relaxing break we enjoy a wonderful tour of the island’s highlights and visit the storied war tunnels, built by the Germans when they occupied the island during the Second World War. With all of this and more packed into a mere 46 square miles, there is plenty to explore on the beautiful island of Jersey.

INCLUDED EXCURSIONS

Island Highlights Tour (half day)

Our half-day tour takes in Jersey’s spectacular coastline. Highlights include St Brelade’s Bay, one of the island’s most popular resort beaches, the rugged north coast overlooking the neighbouring Channel Islands and the famous Corbière lighthouse on the south-western corner of the island. We also visit St Ouen’s Bay with its miles of golden sand and rolling Atlantic waves – a prime spot for surfing, and picturesque Gorey harbour overlooked by Mont Orgueil Castle.

Jersey War Tunnels (half day)

We journey to the heart of the island to visit the fascinating war tunnels, one of Jersey’s historical highlights that offers an insight into life under the control of occupying Germany during the Second World War. In this immense underground complex, we discover how the Nazis turned this small island into a fortress through the faithfully recreated rooms and detailed exhibitions on display, complete with artefacts from the time, and learn what life was like for the population during one of the most tumultuous periods in Jersey’s modern history.

YOUR BREAK INCLUDES

y Return flights to Jersey

y Airport taxes and luggage allowance (one piece of checked-in hold luggage per person)

y Airport transfers in Jersey

y 6 nights at the 3-star Hotel de Normandie, St Saviour with dinner & breakfast

y Excursion to the Jersey War Tunnels

y Island Highlights tour

y Free time in Jersey

y Services of a representative in Jersey

YOUR HOTEL

Hotel de Normandie, St Saviour 

The 3-star Hotel de Normandie is situated in St Saviour, close to the capital of St Helier and opposite the beautiful Bay of St Clement. The en-suite rooms offer a flat-screen TV, Wi-Fi and tea and coffee-making facilities. The hotel also offers a cosy bar, restaurant and lounge plus a sun terrace with sea views. Leisure facilities include an indoor swimming pool and Jacuzzi. Hotel accessibility information

Please visit nationalholidays.com/accessibility or call our friendly reservations team for further details.

Single supplement £210

Other optional excursions and car hire can be booked through our resort representative. A local bus service offers access to the whole island, so a hire car is not essential.

St Ouen’s Bay

£649 7 Days Apr – Sep

Gorey Castle

St Brelade’s Bay

Jersey

Isle of Man & The Laxey Wheel

A storied history and incredible sights await us on the beautiful Isle of Man, where we enjoy a break packed full of scenic train journeys, sweeping natural landscapes and a friendly atmosphere. On this five-day break, we experience some of the island’s best features with excursions to the pretty seaside towns of Ramsey and Peel, as well as the magnificent Laxey Wheel, a feat of Victorian engineering which is still in operation today. We also travel on the vintage Manx Electric Railway and the mountain-climbing Snaefell Mountain Railway, which takes us to the summit of the island’s highest peak to enjoy the spectacular panoramic views.

ITINERARY

Day 1

From a morning pick up in your local area we catch the ferry from Heysham to Douglas, then onwards to our hotel.

Isles. Dating from 1895, electric-powered trains take passengers over 2,000ft up to the summit of Snaefell, the highest point of the Isle of Man. Here we enjoy spectacular scenery, and if it’s a clear day, can even catch a glimpse of England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales!

Day 3 – Ramsey & Peel

Our half-day excursion take us first to the peaceful port town of Ramsey, the island’s second largest town, sheltered against the magnificent backdrop of the North Barrule hills. Home to masses of sand and shingle beach, the town also boasts one of the biggest harbours on the island.

We then travel to Peel, a charming fishing port with a history spanning hundreds of years. Located on the west coast, Peel is renowned for its narrow lanes crammed with fishermen’s cottages, the striking red sandstone used to build its castle and the views of the Mountains of Mourne.

Day 4 – Optional Excursion to Port Erin & Castletown (£11pp)

YOUR BREAK INCLUDES

y 4 nights at the Hydro Hotel, Douglas with dinner & breakfast

y Excursions to Ramsey, Peel & Laxey Wheel

y Heritage train journeys on the Manx Electric Railway & the Snaefell Mountain Railway

Optional excursion to Port Erin & Castletown (£11pp)

ADDITIONAL DETAILS BY COACH

y Return coach travel and ferry crossings

ADDITIONAL DETAILS BY AIR

y Return flights to the Isle of Man

y Airport taxes and luggage allowance (one piece of checked-in hold luggage per person)

y Airport transfers on the Isle of Man

YOUR HOTEL

Hydro Hotel, Douglas 

The Hydro Hotel is an elegant period hotel located right on the seafront in the island’s capital of Douglas. The hotel offers comfortable en-suite rooms, a bar and restaurant. From its promenade vantage point, there are views across the bay of Douglas, which is also home to St Mary’s Isle, a partially submerged reef.

Hotel accessibility information

Lift to all floors. 8 steps to entrance. 7 steps from lift to bedrooms. No ground floor rooms. Single supplement £175

Day 2 – Manx Electric Railway,

Wheel & Snaefell Mountain Railway

We take a trip on the historic Manx Electric Railway, which still uses its original Victorian and Edwardian rolling stock. From Douglas, we journey along the scenic east coast with views of the beautiful Manx countryside on one side and far-reaching vistas out to the stunning coastline on the other. We disembark in Laxey to visit the Laxey Wheel, the largest working waterwheel in the world and known colloquially as the Lady Isabella. Admire this feat of Victorian engineering as we watch the mighty wheel turn, and can even climb to the top for panoramic vistas across Glen Mooar Valley.

From here we join the Snaefell Mountain Railway, the only electric mountain railway in the British

On our optional excursion we start the day with a visit to delightful Port Erin, a peaceful town with pretty gardens and a sandy beach that was first favoured by Victorian holidaymakers. Next, we have brief photo stop at The Sound at the island’s southern tip, a hotspot for local wildlife, from sunbathing seals on the rocks to basking sharks and dolphins in the blue waters below.

For our final destination of the day, we journey to Castletown, the original capital of the Isle of Man. Explore the highlights of this historic town which offers many must-see features, from the busy, yacht-filled harbour, the beach and the imposing Castle Rushen which has been called ‘one of the best-preserved medieval castles in the world’.

Day 5

We catch the morning ferry back to Heysham and continue our journey home.

Manx Electric Railway

The Laxey Wheel

Laxey

Snaefell Mountain Railway

Lying off the coast of Normandy and with a unique blend of French and British influences, the Channel Islands of Jersey and Guernsey combine stunning coastal scenery and untouched rural idylls with a rich heritage. On this relaxing break, we spend three nights in Guernsey before sailing across to neighbouring Jersey for another three nights. We also take a step back in time as we venture across to the tiny island of Sark, the crown jewel of the Channel Islands, nestled between Guernsey and Jersey. With plenty to discover, this enchanting escape to some of the UK’s most idyllic islands won’t disappoint.

INCLUDED EXCURSIONS

Sark (full day)

We transfer to Guernsey’s St Peter Port harbour and catch the morning ferry to Sark where we can experience life at a different pace. Just two square miles in size, this car-free island is the smallest of the four main Channel Islands and boasts some spectacular scenery.

Please note: the excursion to Sark involves a fair amount of walking and is therefore unsuitable for those with limited mobility.

Guernsey Island Highlights Tour (half day)

We enjoy a half-day tour of Guernsey where we take in the island’s pretty sights such as the famous Little Chapel, one of the smallest chapels in the world, which features in the novel The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Society. Our tour also takes in Guernsey’s beautiful Grandes Rocques and Pembroke Bay beaches, as well as the striking Pleinmont Point, a former

observation station from the Second World War that sits high atop a headland overlooking the southwest coast.

Jersey Island Highlights Tour (half day)

On this half-day tour, we take in Jersey’s spectacular scenery. Highlights include St Brelade’s Bay, one of the island’s most popular resort beaches, the rugged north coast overlooking the neighbouring Channel Islands and the famous Corbière lighthouse on the south-western corner of the island. We also visit St Ouen’s Bay with its miles of golden sand and rolling Atlantic waves – a prime spot for surfing, and picturesque Gorey harbour overlooked by Mont Orgueil Castle. Other optional excursions and car hire can be booked through our resort representative. A local bus service offers access to the whole island on both Jersey and Guernsey so a hire car is not essential.

*The itinerary will be reversed on departures from Southampton.

YOUR BREAK INCLUDES

y Flight to Guernsey and return from Jersey

y Airport taxes and luggage allowance (one piece of checked-in hold luggage per person)

y Airport transfers on the Channel Islands

y 3 nights at the 3-star Hotel de Normandie, Jersey with dinner & breakfast

y 3 nights at the 3-star Pandora Hotel, Guernsey with dinner & breakfast

y Ferry from Jersey to Guernsey

y Return ferry from Guernsey to Sark

y Jersey Island Highlights Tour

y Guernsey Island Highlights Tour

y Excursion to Sark

y Services of a representative on both islands

YOUR HOTELS

Hotel de Normandie, Jersey 

The 3-star Hotel de Normandie is situated in St Saviour, close to the capital of St Helier and opposite the beautiful Bay of St Clement. The en-suite rooms offer a flat-screen TV, Wi-Fi and tea and coffee-making facilities. The hotel also features a cosy bar, restaurant and lounge plus a sun terrace with sea views. Leisure facilities include an indoor swimming pool and Jacuzzi. Pandora Hotel, Guernsey 

The 3-star Pandora Hotel is a beautiful period building located just a short walk from St Peter Port in Guernsey with views over the sea. This picturesque hotel offers en-suite rooms with tea and coffee-making facilities and TV as well as a restaurant, bar, free Wi-Fi in public areas and a tranquil garden.

Please note: for those departing on 7th May, 11th June or 1st October our itinerary will run in reverse. Our hotels on these departures will be at the Penisula Hotel, Guernsey & Merton Hotel, Jersey.

Hotel accessibility information Please visit nationalholidays.com/accessibility or call our friendly reservations team for further details.

Single supplement £210

Sark

From £949 7 Days Apr, May, Jun, Sep & Oct

Jersey’s Battle of Flowers

From £799 6 Days Aug

Every summer, the enchanting Channel Island of Jersey stages a fabulous floral extravaganza, the Battle of Flowers. One of the highlights on Jersey’s calendar, the spectacle of flower-festooned floats, musicians, dancers and street entertainers creates a tremendous carnival atmosphere which involves the whole island and attracts thousands of visitors each year. On this lovely break we also enjoy a unique behind-the-scenes preview of the parade as well as time to explore this beautiful island at leisure.

INCLUDED EXCURSIONS

Exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the Battle of Flowers preparations (half day) After an early dinner on our second evening, we have an exclusive opportunity to go behind the scenes to see the final touches being applied to some of the floats that will feature in the Battle of Flowers Parade. The floats are works of art with designs that are a closely guarded secret, but we can see up close the painstaking detail that goes into each one, chat with the constructors and take photos during our unique evening.

Battle of Flowers Parade (full day) First staged in 1902 in celebration of the Coronation of King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra, Jersey’s Battle of Flowers is one of the largest floral carnivals in Europe and the island’s oldest event.

We take our places in the Grandstand to watch the afternoon spectacle as flower-festooned floats parade around the arena accompanied by musicians, dancers and bands, all creating a wonderful carnival atmosphere and a veritable feast for the eyes.

OPTIONAL EXCURSION

Island Highlights Tour (£35pp) (half day)

Our optional half-day tour takes in Jersey’s spectacular coastline. Highlights include St Brelade’s Bay, one of the island’s most popular resort beaches, the rugged north coast overlooking the neighbouring Channel Islands and the famous Corbière lighthouse on the south-western corner of the island. We also visit St Ouen’s Bay with its miles of golden sand and rolling Atlantic waves – a prime spot for surfing, and picturesque Gorey harbour overlooked by Mont Orgueil Castle.

YOUR BREAK INCLUDES

y Return flights to Jersey

y Airport taxes and luggage allowance (one piece of checked-in hold luggage per person)

y Airport transfers in Jersey

y 5 nights at the 3-star Hotel de Normandie, St Saviour with dinner & breakfast

y Behind-the-scenes tour of the Battle of Flowers preparations

y Return transfers from the hotel to the Battle of Flowers Parade

y Grandstand tickets for the Battle of Flowers Parade

y Services of a representative in Jersey on selected days

Optional Island Highlights Tour (£35pp)

YOUR HOTEL

Hotel de Normandie, St Saviour 

The 3-star Hotel de Normandie is situated in St Saviour, close to the capital of St Helier and opposite the beautiful Bay of St Clement. The en-suite rooms offer a flat-screen TV, Wi-Fi and tea and coffee-making facilities. The hotel also offers a cosy bar, restaurant and lounge plus a sun terrace with sea views. Leisure facilities include an indoor swimming pool and Jacuzzi. Hotel accessibility information Please visit nationalholidays.com/accessibility or call our friendly reservations team for further details.

Single supplement £175

Other optional excursions and car hire can be booked through our resort representative. A local bus service stops outside the hotel and offers access to the whole island, so a hire car is not essential.

Battle of Flowers Parade

Battle of Flowers Parade

Battle of Flowers Parade

Uncrowded, beautiful, and unspoilt, the Isles of Scilly lie just off the coast of Cornwall, but feel like a world away from the mainland. On this magical break we explore the largest island of this charming archipelago, St Mary’s, which has a fascinating history stretching back to the Bronze Age. From discovering the hidden treasures and incredible historic sites to enjoying the spectacular beaches, there is plenty to do here. We also venture to Tresco and experience its sub-tropical splendour with a visit to the island’s world-famous gardens.

ITINERARY

Day 1

After joining the coach, we journey to the County Arms in Truro where we stay overnight.

Day 2 – Ferry to the Isles of Scilly

We travel to Penzance to catch the ferry to St Mary’s. Later, we check in to the Bell Rock Hotel, our base for the next four nights.

Day 5 – Tresco Abbey Garden

We catch the ferry across to Tresco, the second largest of the islands. Here we explore the glorious Tresco Abbey Garden, a horticultural paradise where some 20,000 exotic species from 80 countries thrive in the sub-tropical climate. Originally established as a private garden in the 19th century by island owner Augustus Smith, the diversity of plant life found within the garden is as extraordinary as it is unique.

YOUR BREAK INCLUDES

y Return coach travel and ferry crossings

y 2 nights at a selected hotel in Cornwall with dinner & breakfast

y 4 nights at the Bell Rock Hotel, St Mary’s with dinner & breakfast

y Visit to Tresco Abbey Garden

y Free time on St Mary’s

y Coach tour of St Mary’s

YOUR HOTELS

Bell Rock Hotel, St Mary’s 

The Bell Rock Hotel on the Isles of Scilly is located on the island of St Mary’s midway between Town Beach and Porthcressa Bay. The hotel offers modern en-suite bedrooms, a lounge bar and restaurant plus an indoor swimming pool.

Hotel accessibility information

No lift. 8 steps to entrance. Steps to bedrooms, restaurant and swimming pool. No ground floor rooms.

At the beginning and end of our tour, we stay at a well-appointed hotel in South Cornwall.

Single supplement £160

Day 6 – St Mary’s & ferry back to Penzance

This morning we have some more time at leisure in St Mary’s before catching an afternoon ferry back to Penzance. We then return to the County Arms where we stay overnight.

Day 7

After checking out of our hotel we board the coach for our return journey home.

Day

3

– Coach tour of St Mary’s

This morning we enjoy a short coach tour which introduces us to the beautiful island of St Mary’s and helps us get our bearings. Sit back and relax whilst we step back in time and explore the largest island with its own beautiful beach, nature reserve and Old Town Church along with shops, bars and cafés.

Day 4 – Day at leisure

Today we enjoy time at leisure in St Mary’s. Hugh Town is the central hub of the island with shops, cafés, galleries, restaurants and pubs as well as a wonderful museum. There are also three lovely beaches close by, or how about taking a boat to one of the beautiful neighbouring islands?

St Mary’s

Tresco Abbey Garden

From

Isles of Scilly

Tresco Abbey Garden

St Mary’s

ENCHANTING DESTINATIONS

A legendary land of story and song, you can’t help but feel the cultural embrace of Ireland as soon as you step upon its shores. Get ready to fall in love with this captivating island full of vibrant cities with bustling nightlife, charming towns with one foot in the past and vistas taken straight from the pages of a fairytale.

See page 48 for a tour of this region Galway & Contrasts of Connemara

Galway, Limerick & Cliffs of Moher (Going Solo)

YOUR BREAK INCLUDES

y Return coach travel and ferry crossings

y 1 night at the 4-star Bloomfield House Hotel, Mullingar with dinner & breakfast

y 3 nights at the 3-star Treacy’s West County Hotel, Ennis with dinner & breakfast

y 1 night at a selected 3-star hotel in the Dublin area with dinner

y 1 breakfast on the return ferry home

y Excursions to Brigit’s Garden, Galway, Limerick, Bunratty Folk Park, Lisdoonvarna, Cliffs of Moher & Dublin

y Guided city tours of Galway & Limerick with our tour manager

y Locally guided city tour of Dublin

From £819 6 Days Sep

Are you looking for a short break but don’t fancy travelling alone? Why not experience the fun of holidaying with a group of fellow single travellers? Come with us on a fantastic break to the West of Ireland. You’ll be joining a warm and friendly atmosphere which allows you to share the holiday experience and make new friends along the way. With visits to the enchanting Brigit’s Garden and the charming cities of Galway, Limerick and Dublin, as well as the chance to take in the stunning beauty of the Cliffs of Moher, this is a wonderful way to explore Ireland.

ITINERARY

Day 1

We catch the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin where our tour manager joins us. We continue onwards to our overnight hotel in Mullingar.

Day 2 – Brigit’s Garden & Galway

Leaving Mullingar, we head to the magical, award-winning Brigit’s Garden, set within 11 acres of native woodland and wildflower meadows. The series of four gardens takes us on a journey through the Celtic heritage, mythology and the cycle of the seasons, with each garden representing one of the Celtic festivals of Samhain, Imbolc, Bealtaine and Lughnasa.

We continue on to Galway, which was named as the European Capital of Culture in 2020, and enjoy a guided tour of this thriving, cosmopolitan city with our tour manager. Galway has the added bonus of a seaside setting with beautiful beaches and a promenade. Later, we check in to our hotel in Ennis, where we stay for the next three nights.

Day 3 – Limerick & Bunratty Folk Park

Our day starts in Limerick where we enjoy a guided tour with our tour manager. With a lively atmosphere and a rejuvenated waterfront with a stylish boardwalk, Limerick combines Irish tradition and modernity. Built on the River Shannon, the city is overlooked by the majestic 13th-century King John’s Castle and is also home to St John’s Cathedral which boasts the tallest spire in Ireland.

We continue to the charming village of Bunratty where we take a step back in time at Bunratty Folk Park to experience village life in 19th-century Ireland. Set on 26 acres, rural farmhouses, village shops and streets have been recreated as they would have appeared at that time while costumed characters portray the traditions and lifestyle of a bygone age.

Day 4 – Lisdoonvarna & Cliffs of Moher

After some time at leisure in the wonderful spa town of Lisdoonvarna, we continue to the magnificent Cliffs of Moher including the fascinating visitor centre, which brings the different aspects of the cliffs to life. Stretching for eight miles along County Clare’s Atlantic Coast and 214m at their highest, the cliffs offer stunning views towards the Aran Islands and Galway Bay from three different viewing platforms. They are also home to one of the major colonies of cliff nesting seabirds in Ireland.

y Escorted by a tour manager in Ireland

YOUR HOTELS

Treacy’s West County Hotel, Ennis 

The 3-star Treacy’s West County Hotel is situated in Ennis, known as the gateway to the Wild Atlantic Way. The hotel offers tastefully decorated rooms with TV and free Wi-Fi, plus a leisure facility comprising of three pools, sauna, steam room, and gym. There is also a bar and restaurant.

Hotel accessibility information

Lift to all floors. No steps to entrance. Ground floor rooms.

We also spend the first night of our break at the 4-star Bloomfield House Hotel in Mullingar and our last night at a selected 3-star hotel in the Dublin area.

NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT

Day 5 – Dublin

Checking out of our hotel, we travel to Dublin where we take a locally guided tour of Ireland’s wonderful capital. Some of the sights here include the historic Temple Bar area, Trinity College, Dublin Castle and the Ha’Penny Bridge, an old iron footbridge that spans the River Liffey. We then head to our overnight hotel in the Dublin area.

Day 6

We check out of our hotel very early to catch the ferry back to Holyhead; therefore a voucher will be provided to enjoy breakfast on board. On arrival in Holyhead, we continue our journey home.

Due to ferry times, coach pickup times may be very early in the morning.

Cliffs of Moher

Galway

Lisdoonvarna

Cliffs of Moher

Limerick Bunratty Folk Park

Brigit's Garden

Holyhead

Irish Sea

Galway Dublin IRELAND

Bunratty Folk Park

Dublin

Bantry Bay & the Ring of Kerry

YOUR BREAK INCLUDES

y Return coach travel and ferry crossings

y 1 night at the 3-star Woodford Dolmen Hotel, Carlow with dinner & breakfast

y 3 nights at the 3-star Westlodge Hotel, Bantry with dinner & breakfast

y 1 night at a selected 3-star hotel in the Dublin area with dinner

y 1 breakfast on the return ferry home

y Excursions to Blarney Castle, Killarney, Ring of Kerry, Garnish Island, Beara Peninsula & Dublin

y Ferry boat to Garnish Island

y Irish coffee-making demonstration

y Escorted by a tour manager in Ireland

The magical southwest corner of the Emerald Isle is a truly stunning place to escape to. Replete with charming fishing towns and villages, enchanting castles and slumbering seascapes, these verdant green hills embody the best of rural Ireland. We combine the peaceful countryside with the vibrant city of Dublin, and discover more of the country’s highlights during our charming break. Never again be lost for words after kissing the Stone of Eloquence, look out for seals on the ferry to the unique Garnish Island and absorb the breathtaking scenery of the Ring of Kerry.

ITINERARY

Day 1

We catch the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin where our tour manager joins us. We continue onwards to our overnight hotel in Carlow.

Day 2 – Blarney Castle & Bantry

Leaving the hotel we head to the medieval Blarney Castle, one of Ireland’s most famous visitor attractions. Here we have time to kiss the famous Stone of Eloquence, as well as browse Blarney town’s Woollen Mills retail outlet. We then continue on to the Westlodge Hotel in the charming coastal town of Bantry, our base for the next three nights.

Day 4 – Garnish Island & Beara Peninsula

This morning we board the small ferry boat which takes us to Garnish Island, a tranquil island garden located in the sheltered harbour of Glengarriff in Bantry Bay. The world renowned gardens contain an incredible range of exotic species that flourish in the unique micro climate.

Afterwards we head out on a scenic drive of the wildly beautiful Beara Peninsula which stretches out into the Atlantic Ocean. The breathtaking rural scenery includes mountains and valleys rich in archaeological sites such as mysterious stone circles, picturesque villages and towns and a spectacularly rugged coastline.

Back at our hotel in the evening, we enjoy an Irish coffee-making demonstration.

Optional locally guided city tour of Dublin (£14pp)

YOUR HOTELS

Westlodge Hotel, Bantry 

The 3-star Westlodge Hotel is situated on the edge of the market town of Bantry, overlooking beautiful Bantry Bay. Set in 23 acres of landscaped gardens, the hotel offers en-suite rooms with a TV and tea and coffeemaking facilities. There is also a bar, restaurant and leisure centre with indoor pool, Jacuzzi, sauna, steam room and gym as well as a 9-hole pitch & putt course.

Hotel accessibility information Lift, but not to all floors. 3 steps to entrance. Ground floor rooms.

We also spend the first night of our break at the 3-star Woodford Dolmen Hotel in Carlow and our last night at a conveniently located 3-star hotel in the Dublin area.

Single supplement £175

Day 6

We check out of our hotel very early to catch the ferry back to Holyhead; therefore a voucher will be provided to enjoy breakfast on board. On arrival in Holyhead, we continue our journey home.

Due to ferry times, coach pickup times may be very early in the morning.

Day 3 – Killarney & The Ring of Kerry

We head to pretty Killarney, famed for its jaunting cars (horse-drawn carts) operated by the local jarvies that take visitors on guided tours of the town.

Our tour manager then takes us on a scenic guided tour of the Ring of Kerry, journeying through an untouched landscape of tranquil lakes and a skyline of dozing mountainous peaks, passing through charming towns such as Killorglin, Waterville and Kenmare.

Day 5 – Dublin (with optional guided tour £14pp)

Checking out of our hotel, we travel to Dublin where we spend an afternoon at leisure. Once Europe’s fifth largest city with a history that stretches back over a thousand years, Dublin is now one of the most vibrant cities in the world with numerous friendly pubs serving up the perfect pint of Guinness. We also have the option to join a locally guided tour of the city before spending the night in our hotel in the Dublin area.

Ring of Kerry

From £599 6 Days May, Jun, Jul & Sep

Blarney Castle

Ring of Kerry

Killarney

Bantry Bay Beara Peninsula

Garnish Island Blarney Castle

Dublin

Holyhead Irish Sea

Garnish Island Bantry

Grand Tour of Ireland

Ireland is one of the most enchanting holiday destinations in the world, offering a host of vibrant cities bursting with culture and breathtaking natural scenery. On this break we blend the country’s rolling hills and sparkling lakes with its historic towns and lively cities, including charming Dublin. We combine guided tours with time at leisure for a wonderful exploration of this beloved isle. We also visit Northern Ireland to discover cosmopolitan Belfast and the geological wonder of the Giant’s Causeway.

COACH ITINERARY

Day 1

We catch the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin where we meet our tour manager. We continue onwards to our hotel in Belfast, our base for the next two nights.

Day 2 – Guided city tour of Belfast & Titanic Belfast

Today our tour manager takes us on a guided tour of Belfast, Northern Ireland’s most famous city, and now a thriving, modern metropolis with a colourful history – as a key player in the Industrial Revolution; it was the centre for the Irish linen and tobacco industries. We take in the city’s highlights before visiting Titanic Belfast, a fantastic exhibition located on the site of the original shipyard in which the famous liner was built. The exhibition brings the maiden voyage of the Titanic to life in the city where it all began.

Day 3 – Giant’s Causeway, Derry~Londonderry & Donegal

We make our way to the Giant’s Causeway, named for the enormous volcanic columns that make this National Trust-owned site such an incredible place to visit. From here we head to Derry~Londonderry – the only completely walled city in Ireland. We enjoy a guided walking tour with our tour manager where highlights include the gleaming Peace Bridge across the River Foyle and St Columb’s cathedral. Later, we check in to our Donegal hotel where we spend the night.

Day 4 – Sligo & Galway

Leaving Donegal, we travel to the pretty coastal town of Sligo. Surrounded by rugged landscapes, the peaceful town boasts a castle, medieval abbey, traditional pubs and a myriad of shopping opportunities.

Next stop is Galway where we enjoy a guided city tour with our tour manager. This thriving, cosmopolitan city was named European Capital of Culture in 2020. It may be the fastest growing city in Ireland but it has managed to retain its friendly atmosphere. We continue on to our hotel where we stay overnight.

Day 5 – Limerick & Tralee

We head for Limerick where we enjoy a guided city tour with our tour manager. Set on the River Shannon, the city is overlooked by the 13th-century King John’s Castle and has a rich history, which we learn about on our tour. From here we travel to our hotel in Tralee, the county town of County Kerry, where we spend the next two nights.

Day 6 – The Ring of Kerry & Killarney

Our tour manager takes us on a scenic guided tour of the Ring of Kerry, journeying through an untouched landscape of tranquil lakes and rolling hills, passing through charming towns such as Killorglin, Waterville and Kenmare. We then head to pretty Killarney, famed for its jaunting cars (horse-drawn carts) operated by the local jarvies that take visitors on guided tours of the town.

Day 7 – Dublin

Finally, we head to Dublin and enjoy a guided tour with our tour manager. With its fascinating past, iconic landmarks and plethora of convivial pubs serving up the perfect pint of Guinness, Dublin never fails to charm its visitors. After our guided tour we enjoy free time in the city before spending the night in our hotel in the Dublin area.

Day 8

We check out of our hotel very early to catch the ferry back to Holyhead; therefore a voucher will be provided to enjoy breakfast on board. On arrival in Holyhead, we continue our journey home.

Due to ferry times, coach pickup times may be very early in the morning.

YOUR BREAK INCLUDES

y 7 nights at selected 3-star hotels in Ireland with dinner & breakfast

y Excursions to Belfast, Titanic Belfast, Giant’s Causeway, Derry~Londonderry, Sligo, Galway, Limerick, Ring of Kerry, Killarney & Dublin

y Guided city tours of Belfast, Galway, Limerick & Dublin with our tour manager

y Guided walking tour of Derry~Londonderry with our tour manager

y Escorted by a tour manager in Ireland

ADDITIONAL DETAILS BY COACH

y Return coach travel and ferry crossings

ADDITIONAL DETAILS BY AIR

y Flight to Belfast and return from Dublin

y Airport taxes and luggage allowance (one piece of checked-in hold luggage per person)

y Airport transfers in Ireland

YOUR HOTELS

Selected hotels, Ireland 

We’ll stay at a selection of comfortable 3-star hotels during our exploration of Ireland’s highlights such as the Ramada Encore in Belfast, the Abbey or Central in Donegal, the Treacey’s West County in Ennis, the Earl of Desmond in Tralee and the Bonnington in Dublin. All are of a similar, well-appointed standard with en-suite facilities and in-house bar and restaurant.

Hotel accessibility information Please visit nationalholidays.com/accessibility or call our friendly reservations team for further details.

Single supplement £225

Giant’s Causeway

Galway

Ring of Kerry Killarney

From £799 From £949 8 Days May, Jun, Jul & Sep

Limerick

Irish Craic & Culture - Dublin & Belfast

Ireland has it all; from postcard-perfect coastlines and ruffled hillsides to small cities with big personalities. Must-sees include Belfast, where we discover the story of the Titanic, and the toe-tappingly vibrant Dublin with its famously friendly culture.

COACH ITINERARY

Day 1

We catch the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin where our tour manager joins us. We continue onwards to our overnight hotel in the Dublin area.

Day 2 – Guided city

tour of Dublin

We start the morning with a city tour of Dublin led by a local guide. This pint-sized city is crammed full of character and personality, and we discover layers of history within the streets; a patchwork of medieval castles and cathedrals. Highlights of our tour include St Stephen’s Green, Trinity College and many iconic landmarks in between. Cameras at the ready for the Molly Malone statue, before we enjoy some time at leisure – while humming cockles and mussels, alive, alive, oh – as we explore the city at our own pace.

This afternoon we leave Dublin and make our way to the Ramada by Wyndham Hotel in Belfast city centre, our base for the next three nights.

Day 3

– Guided city tour of Belfast

& Titanic

Belfast

This morning provides the chance to explore the lively city of Belfast during a tour led by a local guide. Northern Ireland’s best-known city has undergone a striking transformation, and we learn all about its fascinating history as an industrial dynamo with fingers in all sorts of pies; from tobacco, linen and, of course, ship building.

A day out in Belfast would not be complete without a visit to Titanic Belfast, this state-of-the-art multimedia exhibition is easily the city’s most visited attraction. Located at the original shipyard, we walk in the footsteps of the men who built RMS Titanic; the world’s most famous ship.

Day 4 – Giant’s Causeway & Coleraine to Derry~Londonderry Train

Today we head to the incredible Giant’s Causeway; the grand rock formation on everyone’s bucket list. Like a huge game of Jenga that got out of hand, these hexagonal volcanic columns are guarded by the foaming ocean and dramatic cliffs.

From here we head to catch the Coleraine to Derry~Londonderry train, described by Michael Palin as “one of the most beautiful rail journeys in the world”. We sit back, relax and soak up the stunning views of lush green countryside, golden sands, rolling waves and striking cliffs before we disembark in Derry~Londonderry. With some free time to explore the compact streets within the only completely walled city on the island of Ireland, the striking Peace Bridge arching over the River Foyle is well worth a photo-stop.

Day 5 – Dublin & Guinness Storehouse Brewery

Checking out of our hotel, we travel to Dublin where we enjoy a self-guided tour of the Guinness Storehouse Brewery. Every great afternoon in Dublin starts with a pint of the ‘black stuff’ and today is no different as we explore seven fascinating floors all dedicated to the tale of Ireland’s most iconic beer.

We make our way through a series of audio-visual experiences exploring the history, brewing process and advertising successes of the beverage, before we enjoy a picture-perfect pint in the rooftop Gravity Bar. After our tour, we enjoy some free time at leisure. Temple Bar, the cobbled district where merriment meets live music is a must-see before we head off to our overnight hotel in the Dublin area.

Day 6

We check out of our hotel very early to catch the ferry back to Holyhead; therefore a voucher will be provided to enjoy breakfast on board. On arrival in Holyhead, we continue our journey home. Due to ferry times, coach pickup times may be very early in the morning.

YOUR BREAK INCLUDES

y 2 nights at a selected 3-star hotel in the Dublin area with dinner & breakfast

y 3 nights at the 3-star Ramada by Wyndham Hotel, Belfast with dinner & breakfast

y Excursions to Dublin, Belfast, Titanic Belfast, Giant’s Causeway, Derry~Londonderry & Guinness Storehouse Brewery

y Locally guided city tours of Dublin & Belfast

y Scenic train journey from Coleraine to Derry~Londonderry

y Self-guided tour of the Guinness Storehouse Brewery

y Escorted by a tour manager in Ireland

ADDITIONAL DETAILS BY COACH

y Return coach travel and ferry crossings

y 1 breakfast on the return ferry home

ADDITIONAL DETAILS BY AIR

y Return flights to Dublin

y Airport taxes and luggage allowance (one piece of checked-in hold luggage per person)

y Airport transfers in Ireland

YOUR HOTELS

Ramada by Wyndham Hotel, Belfast 

The 3-star Ramada by Wyndham Hotel is situated in Belfast’s Cathedral Quarter and within two minutes’ walk of the Titanic Quarter and many exciting shops. The hotel offers comfortable en-suite rooms complete with power shower, tea and coffee-making facilities, and 40-inch flat-screen TV. There is also a bar and a restaurant.

Hotel accessibility information

Lift to all floors. No steps to entrance. No ground floor rooms.

We also spend the first and last night of our stay at a conveniently located 3-star hotel in the Dublin area.

Single supplement £175

Coleraine-Derry~Londonderry Railway

Giant's Causeway Derry~Londonderry

Coleraine

Holyhead Dublin

IRELAND

Irish Sea

NORTHERN IRELAND Belfast

From £649 From £779 6 Days May, Jun, Jul & Sep

Belfast City Hall

Mourne Mountains, Titanic & the

Giant’s

COACH ITINERARY

Day 1

We catch the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin where we meet our tour manager. We continue onwards to our hotel in Dundalk or Carrickmacross, our base for the next four nights.

Day 2 – Mountains of Mourne

We enjoy a drive through the spectacular Mountains of Mourne, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, stopping to explore some of the region’s towns along the way. Hillsborough is a delightful town that is home to a beautiful castle and scenic wooded parkland and lakes.

The popular seaside resort of Newcastle is the picturesque gateway to the Kingdom of Mourne where Slieve Donard, Northern Ireland’s highest mountain, sweeps down to the sea, while Downpatrick’s cathedral is said to be the burial place of St Patrick.

Day 3 – Giant’s Causeway & Derry~Londonderry

Our day begins at the Giant’s Causeway, named for the enormous volcanic columns that make this National Trust-owned site such an incredible place to visit. From here we head to Derry~Londonderry – the only completely walled city on the island of Ireland. Our tour manager takes us on a guided walking tour where highlights include the gleaming Peace Bridge across the River Foyle, St Columb’s cathedral and the beautiful Guildhall.

Causeway

YOUR BREAK INCLUDES

y 4 nights at a selected 4-star hotel in Dundalk or Carrickmacross with dinner & breakfast

y 1 night at a selected 3-star hotel in the Dublin area with dinner

y Excursions to the Mountains of Mourne, Giant’s Causeway, Derry~Londonderry, Belfast, Titanic Belfast & Dublin

y Guided walking tour of Derry~Londonderry with a local guide

y Guided city tour of Belfast with our tour manager

y Escorted by a tour manager in Ireland

Optional locally guided city tour of Dublin (£14pp)

ADDITIONAL DETAILS BY COACH

y Return coach travel and ferry crossings

y 1 breakfast on the return ferry home

ADDITIONAL DETAILS BY AIR

Day 4 – Guided city tour of Belfast & Titanic Belfast

We take a guided tour of the vibrant city of Belfast with our tour manager. Belfast is now a thriving, modern metropolis with a colourful history – as a key player in the Industrial Revolution; it was the centre for the Irish linen and tobacco industries.

We also pay a visit to Titanic Belfast, a fantastic exhibition located on the site of the original shipyard in which the famous liner was built, that brings the maiden voyage of the Titanic to life.

y Return flights to Dublin

y Airport taxes and luggage allowance (one piece of checked-in hold luggage per person)

y Airport transfers in Ireland

YOUR HOTELS

We’ll stay at one of two hotels:

Ballymascanlon House Hotel, Dundalk 

The 4-star Ballymascanlon House Hotel is set in beautiful parkland approximately two miles north of Dundalk, complete with fantastic leisure facilities.

Hotel accessibility information

Lift to 90% of bedrooms. 3 steps to entrance. 5 ground floor rooms.

Nuremore Hotel & Country Club, Carrickmacross 

The 4-star Nuremore Hotel & Country Club is an elegant manor-style hotel situated in the beautiful Monaghan countryside on the edge of the town of Carrickmacross.

Hotel accessibility information

Day 5 – Dublin (with optional guided tour £14pp)

Checking out of our hotel, we travel to Dublin where we spend an afternoon at leisure. Just some of the sights here include the historic Temple Bar area, known as the entertainment and cultural quarter of Dublin, and Trinity College, the oldest university in Ireland set in 40 acres of cobbled squares, gardens and parks. We also have the option to join a locally guided tour of the city before spending the night in our hotel in the Dublin area.

Day 6

We check out of our hotel very early to catch the ferry back to Holyhead; therefore a voucher will be provided to enjoy breakfast on board. On arrival in Holyhead, we continue our journey home.

Due to ferry times, coach pickup times may be very early in the morning.

Lift to all floors. 14 steps to entrance. No ground floor rooms.

We also spend our last night in a conveniently located 3-star hotel in the Dublin area.

Single supplement £175

Our exploration of Northern Ireland offers the perfect combination of cosmopolitan city life, unrivalled coastal and mountain scenery plus dramatic natural wonders, including the ancient stone edifices of the Giant’s Causeway, Northern Ireland’s only UNESCO World Heritage Site. Titanic Belfast provides a fascinating insight into the famous liner in the city where it all began, and we also head south to lively Dublin to complete our getaway.

Mountains of Mourne

From £649 From £779 6 Days May, Jun, Jul & Sep

Titanic Belfast

Giant’s Causeway

Kilkenny, Waterford & the Wicklow Mountains

From £599 From £729 6 Days May, Jun, Jul & Sep

Join us on an exploration of the unspoilt region of Ireland’s Ancient East, from the Wicklow Mountains National Park with its sweeping peaks and moors draped in heather, to the sublime Powerscourt Gardens, ranked as No.3 in the World’s Top Ten Gardens by National Geographic. We combine stunning scenery with the historic cities of Kilkenny and Waterford, home of the world-famous Waterford Crystal. If you are looking for an enchanting and captivating break then this is not to be missed.

COACH ITINERARY

Day 1

We catch the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin where our tour manager joins us. We continue onwards to our hotel in Carlow, our base for the next four nights.

Day 2 – Waterford & Suir Valley Railway & House of Waterford Crystal

We start the day with a scenic heritage train journey on the Waterford & Suir Valley Railway, taking in the panoramic views as we travel along the picturesque banks of the River Suir and the beautiful Suir Valley.

We continue on to the thriving maritime city of Waterford, where we visit the House of Waterford Crystal. Our guided tour takes us through the home of the world-famous Waterford Crystal’s manufacturing facility where we learn how the stunning crystal is made, including demonstrations from the Master craftsmen using the traditional methods of mouth blowing, hand finishing, sculpting and engraving.

Afterwards, we continue on to the beautiful Powerscourt Gardens, set against the backdrop of the breathtaking Sugarloaf Mountain and boasting a wonderful blend of striking terraces, fine statuary, ornamental lakes and a wide variety of trees. Designed from 1731 onwards and stretching over 47 acres, the estate includes formal walled gardens, distinctive Italian and Japanese gardens and the Pepperpot Tower, modelled on a pepper pot from Lord Powerscourt’s dining table!

Day 4 – Kilkenny & Rock of Cashel

This morning we make our way to the charming town of Kilkenny to spend some time at leisure to explore its network of medieval lanes which meander in the shadows of the 13th-century St Canice’s Cathedral and historic castle. The riverside walks and traditional pubs are not to be missed.

YOUR BREAK INCLUDES

y 4 nights at the 4-star Talbot Hotel, Carlow with dinner & breakfast

y 1 night at a selected 3-star hotel in the Dublin area with dinner

y Excursions to the House of Waterford Crystal, Wicklow Mountains National Park, Powerscourt Gardens, Kilkenny, Rock of Cashel & Dublin

y Heritage train journey on the Waterford & Suir Valley Railway

y Guided tour of the House of Waterford Crystal

y Escorted by a tour manager in Ireland

Optional locally guided city tour of Dublin (£14pp)

ADDITIONAL DETAILS BY COACH

y Return coach travel and ferry crossings

y 1 breakfast on the return ferry home

ADDITIONAL DETAILS BY AIR

y Return flights to Dublin

y Airport taxes and luggage allowance (one piece of checked-in hold luggage per person)

y Airport transfers in Ireland

YOUR HOTELS

Talbot Hotel, Carlow 

The 4-star Talbot Hotel is situated just outside Carlow town centre and an hour from Dublin. The hotel features spacious, well-equipped rooms with complimentary Wi-Fi, TV and tea and coffee-making facilities. The hotel also offers a bistro, bar, and restaurant plus the award-winning Talbot Fitness Club which offers an indoor pool, sauna, jacuzzi, steam room and gym.

Hotel accessibility information Lift to all floors. 3 steps to entrance. No ground floor rooms.

Day 3 –

Wicklow Mountains National Park & Powerscourt Gardens

We head into the Wicklow Mountains National Park which covers 20,000 hectares of stunning mountain scenery, with vast sweeps of heather-clad moorland, hills, bogland, deep glacial valleys and lakes. The mountains are also home to a variety of wildlife habitats.

Later, we head west to visit the iconic Rock of Cashel, one of Ireland’s most spectacular archaeological sites, set on a rocky outcrop. The prominent hill is dotted with ancient fortifications, including a 12th-century round tower, 13th-century Gothic cathedral and 15th-century castle.

Day 5 – Dublin (with optional guided tour £14pp)

Checking out of our hotel, we travel to Dublin where we spend an afternoon at leisure. There are plenty of historic sites and monuments to see from the oldest, Dublin Castle, to one of the newest, the Spire of Dublin. We also have the option to join a locally guided tour of the city before spending the night in our hotel in the Dublin area.

Day 6

We check out of our hotel very early to catch the ferry back to Holyhead; therefore a voucher will be provided to enjoy breakfast on board. On arrival in Holyhead, we continue our journey home. Due to ferry times, coach pickup times may be very early in the morning.

We also spend the last night of our stay at a conveniently located 3-star hotel in the Dublin area.

Single supplement £175

AIRPORTS & PRICES

Rock of Cashel

Kilkenny

Wicklow Mountains Waterford Rock of Cashel

Holyhead Dublin

Irish Sea

Powerscourt Gardens

Donegal, Slieve League Cliffs & Wild Atlantic Way

YOUR BREAK INCLUDES

y 2 nights at a selected 3-star hotel in the Dublin area with dinner & breakfast

y 3 nights at the 3-star Central Hotel or Abbey Hotel, Donegal with dinner & breakfast

y Excursions to Glencolmcille Folk Village, Slieve League Cliffs, Killybegs, Glenveagh Castle and National Park & Dublin

y Cruise on Donegal Bay

y Escorted by a tour manager in Ireland

Optional locally guided city tour of Dublin (£14pp)

Windswept with mountain passes, labyrinthine coastlines and picturesque towns, we explore the unspoilt highlights of County Donegal in the stunning north west of Ireland on this delightful break. We take in some of the breathtaking coastal scenery from different perspectives, including a cruise around Donegal Bay and a scenic drive along the Wild Atlantic Way, which struts proudly as the world’s longest defined coastal route. We also admire the panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean from the incredible Slieve League Cliffs and discover the history of the area with a fascinating visit to the Glencolmcille Folk Village.

COACH ITINERARY

Day 1

We catch the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin where our tour manager joins us. We continue onwards to our overnight hotel in the Dublin area.

Day 2 – Donegal Waterbus Cruise

We head to Donegal where we start with a leisurely cruise on Donegal Bay. Here we can spot the seal colony on Seal Island and admire the beauty of the Bluestack Mountains. Complete with a full commentary about the history, environment and wildlife of the area, this is a lovely way to take in the stunning natural beauty of Donegal Bay. The rest of the day is free to discover Donegal at your leisure. There is plenty to explore in this photogenic town, from the restored 15th-century castle to the ruined Franciscan Priory, or you may like to browse the traditional Donegal tweed in Magee’s, the town’s historic department store. Later we check in to our hotel in Donegal, our base for the next three nights.

Day 3 – Glencolmcille Folk Village, Slieve League Cliffs & Killybegs

We start with a visit to Glencolmcille Folk Village. This living history ‘museum’ is a replica of a rural village offering a glimpse into life as it was for our ancestors.

We then head to the Slieve League Cliffs, one of Ireland’s best kept secrets. Rising almost 2,000 feet from the Atlantic, they are among the highest sea cliffs in Europe and offer outstanding panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean, the Sligo Mountains and Donegal Bay.

Finally we call at Killybegs, Ireland’s largest fishing port with a scenic harbour and also famous for its tapestries and carpets.

Day 4 – Glenveagh Castle & National Park

This morning we enjoy a scenic drive through County Donegal, passing the imposing Mount Errigal and Bloodyforeland, named after the intense red hue of the rocks during sunset. We travel to the Glenveagh National Park, a designated Special Area of Conservation and one of six national parks in Ireland. Located in the heart of the Derryveagh Mountains, the park is a remote and beautiful sanctuary of peaceful lakes, peat bogs and rugged mountains. After visiting the park and exploring the striking Glenveagh Castle, we continue our picturesque journey with a coastal drive along the Wild Atlantic Way to the lovely village of Dunfanaghy.

Day 5 – Dublin (with optional guided tour £14pp)

Checking out of our hotel, we travel to Dublin where we spend an afternoon at leisure. There are plenty of historic sites, architectural splendours and iconic monuments to see from the oldest, Dublin Castle, to one of the newest, the Spire of Dublin. Or you may like to experience one of Dublin’s traditional pubs – there are 1,000 lining the city’s cobbled streets! We also have the option to join a locally guided tour of the city before spending the night in our hotel in the Dublin area.

Day 6

Donegal Bay

We check out of our hotel very early to catch the ferry back to Holyhead; therefore a voucher will be provided to enjoy breakfast on board. On arrival in Holyhead, we continue our journey home. Due to ferry times, coach pickup times may be very early in the morning.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS BY COACH

y Return coach travel and ferry crossings

y 1 breakfast on the return ferry home

ADDITIONAL

DETAILS BY AIR

y Return flights to Dublin

y Airport taxes and luggage allowance (one piece of checked-in hold luggage per person)

y Airport transfers in Ireland

YOUR HOTELS

We’ll stay at one of two hotels in Donegal: Central Hotel, Donegal 

The 3-star Central Hotel is ideally located in the Diamond, the main square in Donegal town. The hotel also features a restaurant, bar and leisure facilities, including an indoor swimming pool and steam room. Hotel accessibility information

Lift to all floors. No steps to entrance. No ground floor rooms.

The Abbey Hotel, Donegal 

The Abbey Hotel is located in the main square of charming Donegal and is right next to Donegal Castle. The hotel also features a bar and restaurant that uses only fresh, Irish produce.

Hotel accessibility information

Please visit nationalholidays.com/accessibility or call our friendly reservations team for further details.

We also spend our last night in a conveniently located 3-star hotel in the Dublin area.

Single supplement £175

Glenveagh Castle

Glencolmcille

From £599 From £709 6 Days May, Jun, Jul & Sep

Galway & Contrasts of Connemara

YOUR BREAK INCLUDES

y Return coach travel and ferry crossings

y Overnight stay at the 3-star Bloomfield House Hotel, Mullingar with dinner & breakfast

y 3 nights at the 3-star Breaffy Woods Hotel, Castlebar with dinner & breakfast

y 1 breakfast on the return ferry home

y Overnight stay at a selected 3-star hotel in the Dublin area with dinner & breakfast

y Excursions to Galway, Kylemore Abbey and Victorian Walled Garden, Connemara National Park, Westport, Achill Island & Dublin

y Guided city tour of Galway with our tour manager

y Escorted by a tour manager in Ireland

Wild by name, wild by nature; the Wild Atlantic Way runs the length of Ireland’s west coast and provides the world’s most enchanting coastal touring route. We combine this breathtaking scenery with the diverse landscapes of the Connemara National Park as well as the contrasting convivial urban atmosphere of Galway and Dublin. With visits to the beautiful Westport House, a heritage Victorian Walled Garden, plus the ancient Achill Island also included, this break is the perfect chance to absorb the natural beauty and history of the west of Ireland.

ITINERARY

Day 1

We catch the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin where our tour manager joins us. We continue onwards to the Bloomfield House Hotel in Mullingar for our overnight stay.

Day 2 – Guided city tour of Galway & Castlebar

Leaving our hotel, we head across to Galway, a thriving, cosmopolitan city with the added bonus of a seaside setting. We enjoy a guided city tour with our tour manager, followed by free time to explore the city, which was named as the European Capital of Culture for 2020! Later we continue to Castlebar where we check in to our hotel for the next three nights.

Day 3 – Kylemore Abbey and Victorian Walled Garden & Connemara National Park

We start the day at Kylemore Abbey and Victorian Walled Garden. We visit the restored rooms of the beautiful Gothic Abbey, home to a monastic community of nuns since 1920, and explore the six-acre Victorian Walled Garden where only flower and vegetable varieties from that era are grown. This was one of the last walled gardens built in Ireland during the Victorian period, and its magnificence at the time was compared to London’s Kew Gardens.

Finally we explore the scenic mountains, bogs, heaths, grasslands and woodlands that make up the Connemara National Park. Covering around 3,000 hectares of scenic countryside, the park is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna including the famous Connemara ponies.

Optional locally guided city tour of Dublin (£14pp)

YOUR HOTELS

Breaffy Woods Hotel, Castlebar 

The 3-star Breaffy Woods Hotel is situated in 90 acres of woodland estate just outside the town of Castlebar. The en-suite rooms feature complimentary Wi-Fi, satellite TV and tea and coffee-making facilities. The hotel also features a bar and restaurant plus an indoor pool, Jacuzzi, steam room, gym and spa (spa treatments at extra cost).

Hotel accessibility information

Lift to all floors. No steps to entrance. 36 ground floor rooms.

We also spend the first night of our stay at the 3-star Bloomfield House Hotel in Mulligar and the last night at a conveniently located 3-star hotel in the Dublin area.

Single supplement £175

Day 6

We check out of our hotel very early to catch the ferry back to Holyhead; therefore a voucher will be provided to enjoy breakfast on board. On arrival in Holyhead, we continue our journey home.

Due to ferry times, coach pickup times may be very early in the morning.

Day 4 – Westport & Achill Island

After spending some free time in the picturesque town of Westport, we enjoy a scenic drive around Achill Island, the largest of Ireland’s offshore islands. The island’s striking natural beauty and rugged landscapes feature spectacular mountains, remote lakes, soaring cliffs and secluded beaches. First inhabited 5,000 years ago, the island is peppered with ancient forts, historic churches and megalithic tombs.

Day 5 – Dublin (with optional guided tour £14pp)

Checking out of our hotel, we travel to Dublin where we spend an afternoon at leisure. There are plenty of historic sites and iconic monuments to see from the oldest, Dublin Castle, to one of the newest, the Spire of Dublin. We also have the option to join a locally guided tour of the city before spending the night in our hotel in the Dublin area.

Connemara

From £569 6 Days May, Jun & Sep

Kylemore Abbey

Galway

Castlebar Connemara

Achill Island Westport

Holyhead Dublin IRELAND Irish Sea

Achill Island

NEW

Dublin Castle

EVENTS

Bristol International Balloon Fiesta

The classical-music phenomenon André Rieu is returning to the UK in 2023, bringing his sensational new show to the M&S Bank Arena Liverpool, the Resorts World Arena in Birmingham, the OVO Arena Wembley in London and the Motorpoint Arena in Nottingham! Accompanied by his 60-piece Johann Strauss orchestra, the evening promises to be filled with colourful costumes, dramatic scenery and, of course, thrilling music, with everything from romantic ballads, grandiose sonatas and jaunty waltzes masterfully performed by this celebrated ensemble. Don’t miss this chance to see the Modern King of Waltz’s unique style of showmanship and humour on these spectacular breaks.

Hotel

TAKE A TRIP BACK TO THE 1940S...

Duxford - Battle of Britain Air Show

From £179 2 Days Sep

The Battle of Britain Air Show brings to life Duxford’s finest hour as an important Second World War fighter station, where dozens of lovingly restored and maintained historic aircraft take to the skies in a spectacular homage to the fliers of the day.

We also explore the Operations Room from where the aerial campaign was directed and tour the restoration hangar where engineers prepare classic aircraft for flight. With over 200 planes, tanks, and boats, the IWM Duxford provides a fascinating journey through British military history.

Haworth 1940s Celebration

ITINERARY Day 1

From a morning pickup in your local area we travel by coach to our hotel, arriving in time for dinner and a relaxing overnight stay.

Day 2

After breakfast, we head to the Imperial War Museum Duxford, arriving in plenty of time to take a step back in time and immerse ourselves in Duxford’s heritage. Not only serving as the home of the No.19 Squadron, Duxford also has the honour of having the first Spitfires flown in operation serve at the base. We also have time to explore the hangars and learn the stories of

YOUR BREAK INCLUDES

y Return coach travel

y Overnight stay at a selected 3 or 4-star hotel with dinner & breakfast

y Admission to the Duxford Battle of Britain Air Show, with coach transfer Upgrade to a Grandstand Seat ticket for £25pp

YOUR HOTEL

Selected hotel  or  We’ll stay at a well-appointed 3 or 4-star hotel. The comfortable rooms are en suite and other facilities include a bar and restaurant.

Single supplement £35

the people who lived and worked on this crucial airbase before the Air Show commences in the early afternoon. Marvel at aerial acrobatics, dogfights and a mass Spitfire flypast before we depart for home in the late afternoon.

Nowhere does nostalgia quite like the Haworth 1940s Celebration! Perfectly capturing that famous ‘keep calm and carry on’ Blitz spirit, this quaint Yorkshire village is transformed to commemorate this iconic time in British history. Jive music and rousing Winston Churchill speeches fill the bunting-adorned streets, revellers arrive dressed up to the nines in their traditional wartime costumes and historical reenactments, vintage car displays and

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live bands all come together to create a wonderful atmosphere.

So ladies, get ready to dust off your A-Line skirts and red lipstick, and gents, dig out those knitted vests and Homburg hats, and let’s do the Lindy Hop!

ITINERARY

Day 1

From a morning pickup in your local area we travel by coach to Skipton, known as the ‘Gateway to the Dales’. We have time at leisure to enjoy the

YOUR BREAK INCLUDES

y Return coach travel

y Overnight stay at a selected 3 or 4-star hotel with dinner & breakfast

y Excursion to the Haworth 1940s Celebration

y En-route visit to Skipton Market

YOUR HOTEL

Selected hotel  or 

We’ll stay at a well-appointed 3 or 4-star hotel. The comfortable rooms are en suite and other facilities include a bar and restaurant.

Single supplement £35

famous Skipton Market before we continue to our hotel, arriving in time for dinner and a relaxing overnight stay.

Day 2

After breakfast, we head by coach to the Haworth 1940s Celebration. Taking place in the picturesque village of Brontë-famous Haworth, expect everything from historical reenactments, vintage car displays, street stalls, dancing, singing and plenty of live music. Afterwards we set off on our journey home.

Your hotel will be confirmed approximately 3 weeks before departure, therefore we cannot guarantee that the hotel will have a lift and/or ground floor rooms and may be unsuitable for those with limited mobility.

Book now on 03332 342 476 or at nationalholidays.com

Duxford Battle of Britain Air Show

©IRM David Mackey

Haworth 1940s Celebration

Duxford Battle of Britain Air Show

FLOWER SHOWS

Whichever flower show takes your fancy, you’re in for a real spring or summertime treat! Just imagine strolling through a kaleidoscope of colour on a balmy afternoon, browsing a medley of stalls selling artisan products and admiring the impressive variety of blooms, all set against beautiful backgrounds, from the rolling Malvern Hills to the famous Hampton Court Palace. The RHS Chelsea Flower Show is undoubtedly the star of the gardening season, but how about our break to the fragrant RHS Tatton Park? As the biggest show garden in the North, your friends will be green-fingered with envy!

Hampton Court Palace Flower Show & RHS Wisley

From £169 2 Days Jul

Calling all those with green fingers! Join us for a unique breakaway with visits to some of the UK’s leading gardens that are sure to get your inspiration sprouting, as we discover RHS Wisley and the Hampton Court Palace Flower Show!

RHS Chelsea Flower Show

From the majestic setting of Hampton Court Palace, Henry VIII’s most famous residence, to the elegant RHS Wisley, get ready to enjoy two wonderful days of horticultural excellence packed with workshops and demonstrations, spectacular Show Gardens, Floral Marquees and modern glasshouses.

YOUR BREAK INCLUDES

y Return coach travel

y Overnight stay at a selected 3 or 4-star hotel outside London with dinner & breakfast

y Excursion to RHS Garden Wisley

y Admission to Hampton Court Palace Flower Show

YOUR HOTEL

Selected hotel outside London  or 

We’ll stay at a well-appointed 3-star hotel outside London. The comfortable rooms are en suite and other facilities include a bar and restaurant.

Single supplement £35

From £239

The iconic RHS Chelsea Flower Show has been dubbed ‘the garden equivalent of Paris Fashion Week’ and for many it is a highlight event of the gardening season. Every year the grounds of the Royal Hospital, Chelsea are transformed into a patchwork of show gardens, captivating urban gardens, inspirational small gardens and vibrant plant displays as the most talented of the gardening world gather for the UK’s most famous and prestigious flower show, showcasing the latest in horticultural design innovation.

Hotel accessibility information

This show is the one the top professionals want to be known for, with hundreds of exhibitors all striving for a Chelsea Gold Medal. The Great Pavilion is the centrepiece, housing a vast exhibition of displays by growers from all over the world, the Floral Design Studio showcases some of the most creative and technically accomplished floral designers from around the world, while the Show Gardens incorporate tranquil water features, sculptures and carefully conceived plantings, making them an annual highlight of the show. Don’t miss your chance to experience this fantastic floral extravaganza!

YOUR BREAK INCLUDES

y Return coach travel

y Overnight stay at a selected 3 or 4-star hotel outside London with dinner & full English breakfast

y Admission to the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, with coach transfer

YOUR HOTEL

Selected hotel  or 

We’ll stay at a well-appointed 3 or 4-star hotel. The comfortable rooms are en suite and other facilities include a bar and restaurant.

Single supplement £35

*Please note: children under 5 years of age are not admitted to the Chelsea Flower Show. For further information please visit the RHS website: www.rhs.org.uk.

Your hotel will be confirmed approximately 3 weeks before departure, therefore we cannot guarantee that the hotel will have a lift and/or ground floor rooms and may be unsuitable for those with limited mobility.

Book now on 03332 342 476 or at nationalholidays.com

2 Days May

Hampton Court Palace

©RHS Luke Macgregor ©RHS

Hampton Court Palace Flower Show

RHS Chelsea Flower Show

RHS Chelsea Flower Show

©RHS Luke Macgregor

RHS Malvern Spring Festival

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Set against the spectacular Malvern Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the RHS Malvern Spring Festival offers the perfect chance to prepare for the gardening season. A patchwork of stunning show gardens created by top designers display all the latest horticultural trends, the floral marquee throngs with the UK’s leading nurseries and a medley of unique stalls sell an assortment of food and artisan crafts. With a selection of

talks and expert-led demonstrations offering hints and tips to suit every garden, kitchen and budget, this flower fest inspires hardy perennials and young buds alike.

Itinerary Day 1

From a morning pickup in your local area we travel by coach to our hotel, arriving in time for dinner and a relaxing overnight stay.

RHS Tatton Park Flower Show & Bridgewater Gardens

YOUR BREAK INCLUDES

y Return coach travel

y Overnight stay at a selected 3 or 4-star hotel with dinner & breakfast

y Admission to the RHS Malvern Spring Festival, with coach transfer

YOUR HOTEL

Selected hotel  or 

We’ll stay at a well-appointed 3 or 4-star hotel. The comfortable rooms are en suite and other facilities include a bar and restaurant.

Single supplement £35

Day 2

After breakfast, we head by coach to the RHS Malvern Spring Festival at Malvern’s Three Counties Showground. Known for being one of the best shows run by the Royal Horticultural Society, the Malvern Spring Festival features a wealth of inspirational ideas, practical tips and a great day out for gardeners and foodies. With many ideas blooming we rejoin the coach in the late afternoon for our journey home.

YOUR BREAK INCLUDES

y Return coach travel

y Overnight stay at a selected 3 or 4-star hotel with dinner & breakfast

y En-route visit to RHS Garden Bridgewater

y Admission to the RHS Tatton Park Flower Show

YOUR HOTEL

Selected hotel  or 

We’ll stay at a well-appointed 3 or 4-star hotel. The comfortable rooms are en suite and other facilities include a bar and restaurant.

Single supplement £35

A real summer’s treat awaits on this special break! First, we visit RHS Garden Bridgewater, offering an impressive variety of flowers, ancient woodland, peaceful lakes and idyllic meadows, before enjoying a day at the RHS Tatton Park Flower Show. As the biggest show garden in the North, you can expect a kaleidoscope of colour at the peak of summer, four distinct zones and plenty of inspiration, all set in the stunning grounds of Cheshire’s Tatton Park.

ITINERARY

Day 1

From a morning pickup in your local area, we travel by coach to the stunning RHS Garden Bridgewater, a carefully curated horticultural project on the former site of the Worsley New Hall. Spread across 154 acres, there’s no shortage of gardening delights to enjoy. These beautiful gardens offer a varied selection of agricultural themes to explore including a Kitchen Garden,

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a Chinese Streamside Garden and the Victoria Meadow which shines with the golden glow of the hay crop during harvest time and is a haven for local wildlife. Later our coach takes us to the hotel, arriving in time for dinner and to enjoy a relaxing overnight stay.

Day 2

After breakfast, we head to the Tatton Park Flower Show; the perfect chance to stroll around the stunning show gardens, marvel at the exuberant floral displays and gain plenty of inspiration for your own garden. There are four distinct areas; the Grow Zone celebrates the beauty of flowers and plants, the Inspire Zone is all about cutting-edge design where the next generation showcase their talent, the Feast Zone boasts the Fruit and Veg Pavilion, Great British Allotment and cookery demonstrations and the Escape Zone is home to hundreds of stalls, with designers selling everything from gardening furniture, tools, specialist art, ceramics, crafts and gifts. We rejoin the coach in the afternoon for our journey home.

Your hotel will be confirmed approximately 3 weeks before departure, therefore we cannot guarantee that the hotel will have a lift and/or ground floor rooms and may be unsuitable for those with limited mobility.

Book now on 03332 342 476 or at nationalholidays.com

RHS Malvern Spring Flower Show

Tatton Park

Tatton Park

Blenheim Palace Flower Show

From £129 2 Days Jun

Make a date in your diary as the spectacular Blenheim Palace Flower Show returns in June 2023! Set in 2,100 acres of sweeping parkland landscaped by the legendary ‘Capability’ Brown, Blenheim is a magnificent setting for this event which celebrates everything floral.

From award-winning nurseries and show gardens to trade stalls and advice sessions with experts who can help transform your garden, there’s something to stimulate all your gardening passions. There’s also the option to add entrance to Blenheim Palace to complete a wonderful summer’s day out. So join us for a short break packed with horticultural inspiration – your friends will be

Harrogate Spring Flower Show & Skipton Market

ITINERARY

Day 1

From a morning pickup in your local area we travel by coach to the hotel where we enjoy dinner and a relaxing overnight stay.

Day 2

After breakfast, we head to Blenheim Palace by coach. This impressive Baroque masterpiece provides the perfect backdrop for its annual flower show. There’s a Grand Floral Pavilion showcasing the UK’s finest nurseries and exhibitors, a Floral Street, Show Gardens, a Shopping Village with a variety of trade stalls selling hundreds of products, a Home and Country Living Pavilion filled with

YOUR BREAK INCLUDES

y Return coach travel

y Overnight stay at a selected 3 or 4-star hotel with dinner & breakfast (meals may be buffet style)

y Admission to the Blenheim Palace Flower Show, Parks and Gardens, with coach transfer

Optional entrance to Blenheim Palace (£12pp)

YOUR HOTEL

Selected hotel  or 

We’ll stay at a well-appointed 3 or 4-star hotel. The comfortable rooms are en suite and other facilities include a bar and restaurant.

Single supplement £35

original giftware and luxury goods plus a Food and Drink Pavilion offering a fiesta of catering options and artisanal goods, including samples and tastings. The show is the perfect place to listen to horticultural experts and admire the best of British gardening. After an inspirational day at Blenheim, we rejoin the coach in the late afternoon for the journey home.

From £119 2 Days Apr

Gardeners at the ready! Growers take your places! It’s time for the first big event of the year in the horticultural calendar. Featuring beautiful show gardens, demonstrations and talks, this extravaganza is simply a floral delight for the senses. Held at the Great Yorkshire Showground, the Harrogate Spring Flower show is regarded as one of the most prestigious independent gardening events in the UK and the world. If this isn’t enough to tempt you, we also enjoy a trip to Skipton Market, well-known for its bespoke and original hand-crafted gifts. This getaway promises to be a delightful weekend of discovery and endless possibilities!

YOUR

BREAK INCLUDES

y Return coach travel

y Overnight stay at a selected 3 or 4-star hotel with dinner & breakfast

y En-route visit to Skipton Market

y Admission to the Harrogate Spring Flower Show

Single supplement £35

Hotel accessibility information

Southport Flower Show & Liverpool

From £129 2 Days Aug

Enjoy the seaside air and a treasure trove of plants and floral delights at the Southport Flower Show. Highlights include the highly anticipated Show Gardens, Grand Floral Marquee, guest speakers, and more trade exhibitors than you can count! There is plenty to see and purchase on this fabulous two-day break, including free time in one of the UK’s most iconic cities Liverpool.

YOUR BREAK INCLUDES

y Return coach travel

y Overnight stay at a selected 3 or 4-star hotel with dinner & breakfast

y En-route visit to Liverpool

y Admission to the Southport Flower Show

Single supplement £35

Your hotel will be confirmed approximately 3 weeks before departure, therefore we cannot guarantee that the hotel will have a lift and/or ground floor rooms and may be unsuitable for those with limited mobility.

green-fingered with envy!

©Blenheim Palace

Blenheim Palace

Blenheim Palace Gardens

Harrogate Spring Flower Show

Southport Flower Show

RAIL & SAIL

Tall Ships in Hartlepool & Historic York

From £119 2 Days Jul

All hands on deck! Join us for a nautical-themed adventure on the north-east coast at the 2023 Tall Ships Races! Be a part of this international event’s dynamic celebrations, where impressive vessels, with towering masts and sails unfurled, race across the open sea from Den Helder in the Netherlands to Hartlepool before they continue on to Fredrikstad in Norway. Here we can soak up the atmosphere in this lovely port town as Hartlepool is transformed into a hive of festivity and entertainment for this stunning event, which it hosts for the first time in over a decade. We also include a visit to see the historic sights in York on this spellbinding two-day break.

ITINERARY Day 1

From a morning pickup in your local area we travel by coach to the highlight of our break, the Tall Ships Race in Hartlepool. Look out for iconic ships at this world-famous event, such as Alexander Von Humboldt II, Dar Młodzieży and Statsraad Lehmkuhl, Norway’s biggest ship, which was built in 1914, captured during the Second World War and now serves as a school ship for the Royal Norwegian Navy. Later we make our way to our hotel in time for dinner and our overnight stay.

Day 2

After breakfast we check out of the hotel and head to the lovely city of York. The impressive main feature of this beautiful city is the glorious

YOUR BREAK INCLUDES

y Return coach travel

y Overnight stay at a selected 3 or 4-star hotel with dinner & breakfast

y Excursion to Hartlepool to see the Tall Ships Race

y En-route visit to York

YOUR HOTEL

Selected hotel  or 

We’ll stay at a well-appointed 3 or 4-star hotel. The comfortable rooms are en suite and other facilities include a bar and restaurant.

Single supplement £35

York Minster, the largest Gothic cathedral in northern Europe with renowned stained-glass windows. Other highlights include the narrow, cobbled streets of the ‘Shambles’ where the buildings date back to medieval times, the Jorvik Centre which tells the story of York’s Viking heritage, and the ancient walls surrounding the city. The famous Betty’s tea rooms are also worth a visit after all that exploring! We rejoin the coach in the mid-afternoon for the journey home. Please note: the order of the itinerary is subject to change. Though many ships are scheduled to take part, we cannot guarantee the appearance of any specific vessel.

Hotel accessibility information

Your hotel will be confirmed approximately 3 weeks before departure, therefore we cannot guarantee that the hotel will have a lift and/or ground floor rooms and may be unsuitable for those with limited mobility.

Dar Młodzieży

Statsraad Lehmkuhl

Flying Scotsman Centenary Anniversary Celebration & Liverpool

From £229 3 Days Mar

Be a part of the iconic Flying Scotsman’s 100-year anniversary on this fantastic three-day break to Bury and Liverpool. Celebrate a century of service of one of the UK’s best-known and much-loved locomotives from the golden age of steam, as we enjoy a journey behind the Flying Scotsman on the East Lancashire Railway.

Our ticket also includes admission to the Bury Transport Museum, where the rich industrial heritage of the area is on full display, as well as unlimited travel on other East Lancashire Railway trains on that day. With a visit to Liverpool also included, this steam-powered break is set to be a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Flying Scotsman Centenary Anniversary Steam Train Experience

From £149 2 Days Mar

All aboard! The Flying Scotsman celebrates its 100th year anniversary in 2023 and you’re invited on this extra special centenary experience. The iconic steam locomotive will be running on the East Lancashire Railway in March, so don’t miss your chance to travel behind this magnificent, 1923-built train as we take an unforgettable trip back to the heyday of the golden age of steam.

This is a lovely time of year to journey through the Irwell Valley in the company of the nation’s favourite steam train, and with a visit to Liverpool also included, this break won’t disappoint!

ITINERARY Day 1

From a morning pickup in your local area we travel by coach to Bury where we board our train behind the magnificent locomotive, the Flying Scotsman for a picturesque steam-hauled round trip journey on the East Lancashire Railway. With a journey

time of approximately 75 minutes, we travel to the charming town of Rawtenstall through beautiful rural panoramas and picture-postcard villages, passing over viaducts and through tunnels before arriving back in Bury. Here we enjoy admission into the Bury Transport Museum where we can discover the story of the North West’s industrial past through their impressive collection artefacts, vehicles and exhibits. Afterwards we check in at our hotel in time for dinner and a relaxing overnight stay.

Day 2

Following breakfast at the hotel, we head to Liverpool, where we enjoy time at leisure. Once an industrial powerhouse, Liverpool is thriving again today – with a glorious maritime history, rejuvenated dockside and a bustling city centre. There is plenty to see here, from the iconic Liver Building to the locations frequented by The Beatles, such as the Cavern Club. In the early afternoon we continue our journey home.

Please note: the itinerary order is subject to reverse.

YOUR BREAK INCLUDES

y Return coach travel

y 2 nights at a selected 3 or 4-star hotel with dinner & breakfast

y Train journey behind the Flying Scotsman on the East Lancashire Railway

y Admission to the Bury Transport Museum

y Unlimited travel on East Lancashire Trains

y En-route visit to Liverpool

YOUR HOTEL

Selected hotel  or 

We’ll stay at a well-appointed 3 or 4-star hotel. The comfortable rooms are en suite and other facilities include a bar and restaurant.

Single supplement £65

YOUR BREAK INCLUDES

y Return coach travel

y Overnight stay at a selected 3 or 4-star hotel with breakfast & dinner

y Train journey behind the Flying Scotsman on the East Lancashire Railway

y Admission to the Bury Transport Museum

y En-route visit to Liverpool

YOUR HOTEL

Selected hotel  or  We’ll stay at a well-appointed 3 or 4-star hotel. The comfortable rooms are en suite and other facilities include a bar and restaurant.

Single supplement £35

Hotel accessibility information Your hotel will be confirmed approximately 3 weeks before departure, therefore we cannot guarantee that the hotel will have a lift and/or ground floor rooms and may be unsuitable for those with limited mobility.

Book now on 03332 342 476 or at nationalholidays.com

Flying Scotsman

Flying Scotsman

Bury Transport Museum

Liverpool

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© David Dixon

AIR SHOWS & FIESTAS

YOUR BREAK INCLUDES

Royal International Air Tattoo, Fairford

From

Come and celebrate the world’s greatest air show and experience the intensity, drama and spectacle at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire. Watch special flypasts and marvel at the spectacular performances by the world’s leading aerobatic teams. As well as the thrilling aviation displays in the skies, there is also plenty to explore on the ground. Walk amongst the static displays of vintage aircraft and experience the themed entertainment zones to complete a fantastic day out at the exciting Royal International Air Tattoo!

ITINERARY Day 1

From a morning pickup in your local area we travel by coach to our hotel, stopping en-route for some lunch (not included). After checking in to the hotel, we enjoy dinner and our first night’s stay.

Day 2

After an early breakfast at the hotel, we depart by coach for RAF Fairford and the Royal International Air Tattoo. We’re treated to an exhilarating flying display from the world’s most skilled pilots, as they take to the skies performing in fast jets, helicopters, giant transporters and historic aircraft. The two-mile showground is also packed with a

RAF Cosford Air Show & Warwick

From

Look up to the skies and be thrilled by the aerobatic displays of the RAF Cosford Airshow, which include powerful demonstrations from the Royal Air Force and modern military aircraft. This full-scale extravaganza includes RAF Hangar displays, STEM Hangars, showground attractions, aircraft displays on the ground, exhibitions, traders and more. We also enjoy an en-route visit to Warwick on the first day, well known for its magnificent castle and historic charm.

ITINERARY

Day 1

From a morning pick up in your local area we travel by coach to Warwick. Here we explore this wonderful town, full of heritage, with an option to enter Warwick Castle before we continue to our hotel, arriving in time for dinner and a relaxing overnight stay.

y Return coach travel

y 2 nights at a selected 3 or 4-star hotel with dinner & breakfast

y Admission to the Royal International Air Tattoo on Saturday, with coach transfer

YOUR HOTEL

Selected hotel  or 

We’ll stay at a well-appointed 3 or 4-star hotel. The comfortable rooms are en suite and other facilities include a bar and restaurant.

Single supplement £70

whole host of activities, shopping opportunities and a static display of over 100 aircraft, while different themed areas feature everything from extreme sports and cutting edge technology to vintage aircraft and classic cars. After the last display, the coach takes us back to our hotel in time for dinner.

Day 3

Following breakfast at the hotel, we check out and depart for home.

YOUR BREAK INCLUDES

y Return coach travel

y Overnight stay at a selected 3 or 4-star hotel with dinner & breakfast

y Admission to the RAF Cosford Airshow

y En-route visit to Warwick

Optional admission to Warwick Castle (£30pp)

YOUR HOTEL

Selected hotel  or 

We’ll stay at a well-appointed 3 or 4-star hotel. The comfortable rooms are en suite and other facilities include a bar and restaurant.

Single supplement £35

Day 2

After breakfast, we make our way to RAF Cosford for a full day of dynamic air shows and daring spectacle. This is one of the biggest air show events, with a five-hour programme in the skies with demonstrations of a whole host of aircraft – it’s a great day out for all the family! Afterwards we re-join the coach and set off on our journey home.

Hotel accessibility information

Your hotel will be confirmed approximately 3 weeks before departure, therefore we cannot guarantee that the hotel will have a lift and/or ground floor rooms and may be unsuitable for those with limited mobility.

Book now on 03332 342 476 or at nationalholidays.com

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Red Arrows

RAF Cosford Air Show

Bristol International Balloon Fiesta

From £129 2 Days Aug

Join us for an uplifting experience like no other! Watch in awe the famous Mass Ascent as the hot-air balloons rise upward and be amazed at the different colours, shapes and designs. Then when the sun sets, be ready for the spectacular Nightglow as hot-air balloons illuminate the night sky in time with music. With traders, family activities and public bars all positioned around the launch field, you are guaranteed a fun-filled fiesta and a fabulous time!

Whitby Regatta & Scarborough

ITINERARY

Day 1

From a morning pickup in your local area, we travel by coach to the Bristol International Balloon Fiesta. Arriving in the afternoon, we have time to enjoy the Fiesta, stalls, and food before the highly anticipated Mass Ascent to watch the hot air balloons take to the air in spellbinding glory. Then in the evening, we watch the fantastic Nightglow as the hot air balloons light up the night sky to music – it’s a truly magical sight. Afterwards, we check in to our hotel where we enjoy a relaxing overnight stay.

YOUR BREAK INCLUDES

y Return coach travel

y Overnight stay at a selected 3 or 4-star hotel with breakfast

y Visit to the Bristol International Balloon Fiesta

YOUR HOTEL

Selected hotel  or 

We’ll stay at a well-appointed 3 or 4-star hotel. The comfortable rooms are en suite and other facilities include a bar and restaurant.

Single supplement £35

*Please note: balloon flights are subject to weather conditions.

Day 2

After breakfast we board the coach, stopping en-route for an extended lunch stop, before continuing the journey home.

YOUR BREAK INCLUDES

y Return coach travel

y Overnight stay at the Grand Hotel, Scarborough with dinner & breakfast

y Evening entertainment

y Free time in Scarborough

y Excursion to Whitby to see the Whitby Regatta

YOUR HOTEL

Grand Hotel, Scarborough 

From £99 2 Days Aug

A fabulous two-day break where we experience the carnival atmosphere of the famous Whitby Regatta, one of the UK’s oldest maritime events, combined with a stay in the popular resort of Scarborough to enjoy the traditional seaside attractions.

ITINERARY

Day 1

From a morning pickup in your local area we travel by coach to Scarborough where we enjoy some free time at leisure to explore. Situated on Yorkshire’s coast between two large bays, Scarborough styles itself as the UK’s oldest seaside resort and has been welcoming visitors for some 360 years. Later, we check into our hotel in time for dinner.

Day 2

After After breakfast, we head to the charming coastal town of Whitby, famed for its connection to Bram Stoker’s Dracula, for its annual Regatta. Take in the festivities at one of the UK’s longest-running seafaring celebrations filled with a wide range of entertainment. Wander around the quirky streets and the picturesque harbour before tackling the climb up to the atmospheric ruined abbey perched on the cliffs above the town. Later, we rejoin the coach for our journey home.

A Scarborough landmark, the Grand Hotel is an impressive Victorian building overlooking the harbour and South Bay. If you like great entertainment, the Grand Hotel offers nightly bingo followed by a live cabaret show each evening. Rooms are comfortable with en-suite facilities, tea and coffee-makers and TV.

Hotel accessibility information

Lift doesn't access all floors. 5 steps to entrance. 4 ground floor rooms.

Single supplement £35

Hotel accessibility information

Your hotel will be confirmed approximately 3 weeks before departure, therefore we cannot guarantee that the hotel will have a lift and/or ground floor rooms and may be unsuitable for those with limited mobility.

Bristol International Balloon Fiesta

Whitby

Whitby

Bristol International Balloon Fiesta

HERITAGE & COUNTRYSIDE

YOUR BREAK INCLUDES

BBC Gardeners’ World & Good Food Show (NEC)

From £159 2 Days Jun

Are you a dab hand at gardening? Have an appreciation for growing your own produce? Do you love cooking up a storm in the kitchen? Then get ready to dig into a huge helping of inspiration as two of the UK’s best-loved shows come together during one unmissable weekend! Featuring celebrity chefs and drinks masterclasses plus expert gardeners and floral marquees, don’t miss this delicious two-day break to BBC Gardeners'

Chatsworth Country Fair

World Live & BBC Good Food Summer Show. There are no boundaries between the two shows, so you can discover the very best of both at your leisure.

ITINERARY

Day 1

From a morning pickup in your local area, we travel by coach to the NEC in Birmingham for the BBC Gardeners' World Live & BBC Good Food Summer Show. Head to the Big Kitchen for the

y Return coach travel

y Overnight stay at a selected 3 or 4-star hotel with dinner & breakfast

y Admission to the BBC Gardeners' World Live & BBC Good Food Summer Show on both days, with coach transfer

YOUR HOTEL

Selected hotel  or 

We’ll stay at a well-appointed 3 or 4-star hotel. The comfortable rooms are en suite and other facilities include a bar and restaurant.

Single supplement £35

chance to see some of the very best culinary experts showcase their skills. Don’t miss the show gardens, horticultural experts, bandstand, street food and Pimms tent too! Afterwards we travel to our hotel, arriving in time for dinner and a relaxing overnight stay.

Day 2

After breakfast we return for another fun-filled day at the NEC. In the late afternoon we rejoin the coach for our journey home.

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From £139 2 Days Sep

Join us as we head to Chatsworth Country Fair, one of England's most spectacular annual outdoor events, set against the backdrop of the exquisite Chatsworth House in the heart of the Peak District. There are plenty of attractions on offer including a traditional fun fair, a fine food village and shopping village selling a vast array of tasty treats and unique crafts, a cookery theatre and a showground where you can try your hand at country pursuits and rural crafts, and admire vintage and military vehicles on display. There’s also fantastic grand ring entertainment in the air and on land, making this a truly memorable day out for all the family.

Hotel accessibility information

ITINERARY

Day 1

From a morning pickup in your local area we travel by coach to our hotel, stopping en-route in the elegant spa town of Buxton, located on the edge of the spectacular Peak District National Park. Later we check in to our hotel where we enjoy dinner and a relaxing overnight stay.

Day 2

After breakfast, we head to Chatsworth House by coach. One of Britain’s finest stately homes, Chatsworth House provides the perfect backdrop for its annual country fair. There’s an exhilarating programme of entertainment from massed pipe bands and vintage car parades to spectacular aerobatic displays and stunt teams. Watch cookery demonstrations from celebrity chefs, sample

YOUR BREAK INCLUDES

y Return coach travel

y Overnight stay at a selected 3 or 4-star hotel with dinner & breakfast

y Admission to Chatsworth Country Fair

y En-route visit to Buxton

YOUR HOTEL

Selected hotel  or 

We’ll stay at a well-appointed 3 or 4-star hotel. The comfortable rooms are en suite and other facilities include a bar and restaurant.

Single supplement £35

delicious treats in the fine food village or browse hundreds of unique and eclectic trade stands in the shopping village. The packed showground offers a range of events including dog racing, clay pigeon shooting and horse driving while the vintage fairground adds some old-fashioned fun.

After a lovely day at Chatsworth, we rejoin the coach mid-afternoon for the journey home.

Your hotel will be confirmed approximately 3 weeks before departure, therefore we cannot guarantee that the hotel will have a lift and/or ground floor rooms and may be unsuitable for those with limited mobility.

Book now on 03332 342 476 or at nationalholidays.com

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BBC Gardeners’ World

Chatsworth Country Fair

Buxton

Downton Abbey Behind the Scenes & Warwick

From £179 2 Days Apr

Join us for a special visit behind the camera to the famed Highclere Castle, the stunning setting for the much-loved Downton Abbey TV series and film. Walk in the footsteps of your favourite characters and gain a fascinating behind-the-scenes insight into the production of this worldwide phenomenon. With a visit to the historic town of Warwick also included, this promises to be an unforgettable two-day break.

ITINERARY

Day 1

From a morning pickup in your local area, we travel by coach to Warwick. Here we explore this wonderful town, full of heritage, with an option to enter Warwick Castle before we continue to our

The Great Yorkshire Show

hotel, arriving in time for dinner and a relaxing overnight stay.

Day 2

After breakfast, we head to Highclere Castle by coach for our exclusive visit. Take the rare chance to skip the queues, go behind the scenes to explore the stunning filming locations and walk in the footsteps of all your favourite Downton Abbey characters. After an inspiring day at Highclere, we rejoin the coach in the late afternoon for the journey home.

Don’t miss your chance to discover the special Egyptian Exhibition in the cellars of the castle, which explores the achievements of the 5th Earl of Carnarvon who helped discover the tomb of Tutankhamen in 1922; one of the greatest archaeological discoveries of all time!

YOUR BREAK INCLUDES

y Return coach travel

y Overnight stay at a selected 3 or 4-star hotel with dinner & breakfast

y Exclusive visit to Highclere Castle

y Copy of Lady Almina & The Real Downton Abbey book (one per person)

YOUR HOTEL

Selected hotel  or 

We’ll stay at a well-appointed 3 or 4-star hotel. The comfortable rooms are en suite and other facilities include a bar and restaurant.

Single supplement £35 Optional admission to Warwick Castle (£25pp)

From £129 2 Days Jul

Is there anything more classically British than a trip to a good, old-fashioned country show? Taking place every summer, The Great Yorkshire Show has been running for over 160 years and is known as one of the very best agricultural events in the country. Expect everything from show jumping and sheep shearing to forestry and flower displays, there’s even a goat-milking competition! We round off our wonderful two-day break with a visit to the ever-popular Skipton Market.

ITINERARY

Day 1

From a morning pickup in your local area we travel by coach to the charming town of Skipton, nestled on the edge of the glorious Yorkshire Dales.

Hotel accessibility information

Take the chance to browse the famous market, crammed with a wonderful array of stalls with something for everyone. Later we travel to our hotel, arriving in time for dinner and a relaxing overnight stay.

Day 2

It’s time for the highlight of our break! After breakfast, we travel by coach to The Great Yorkshire Show where a full timetable of entertainment awaits, including fascinating talks from agricultural experts, competitions in the main ring area, animal classes, cookery theatre and art shows. Floral fans won’t want to miss the horticultural displays and shopaholics will love the browsing the craft stalls. Feeling peckish? Tuck into some delicious fresh produce in the food hall or just soak up the atmosphere and enjoy some live music with a lovely, local cider before we depart for home in the late afternoon.

YOUR BREAK INCLUDES

y Return coach travel

y Overnight stay at a selected 3 or 4-star hotel with dinner & breakfast (meals may be buffet style)

y Admission to The Great Yorkshire Show, with coach transfer

y En-route visit to Skipton Market

YOUR HOTEL

Selected hotel  or 

We’ll stay at a well-appointed 3 or 4-star hotel. The comfortable rooms are en suite and other facilities include a bar and restaurant.

Single supplement £35

Your hotel will be confirmed approximately 3 weeks before departure, therefore we cannot guarantee that the hotel will have a lift and/or ground floor rooms and may be unsuitable for those with limited mobility.

Book now on 03332 342 476 or at nationalholidays.com

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Highclere Castle

The Great Yorkshire Show

The Great Yorkshire Show

Highclere Castle

ROYAL EDINBURGH MILITARY TATTOO

YOUR BREAK INCLUDES

y Return coach travel

Edinburgh Tattoo, Loch Lomond & Ayrshire

From £329 5 Days Aug

Captivating Scotland, with its reflective lochs and majestic peaks, is the perfect location for this fantastic five-day break. We enjoy the amazing spectacle of the world-famous Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, set against the illuminated backdrop of Edinburgh Castle, as well as excursions to explore the beauty of Loch Lomond and the Ayrshire coast.

Edinburgh Tattoo & the Ayrshire Coast

Enjoy all the thrills and emotions of the world-famous Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, set against the stunning backdrop of Edinburgh Castle. We combine this memorable evening of entertainment with the unique atmosphere of the Ayrshire coast on this fantastic four-day break.

y

Hotel accessibility information

Please visit nationalholidays.com/accessibility or call our friendly reservations team for further details.

Single supplement £60

y 4 nights at a selected 2-star hotel with breakfast plus 3 dinners & 1 lunch

y Admission to the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo

y Excursions to the Ayrshire Coast (Ayr & Troon) & Loch Lomond

y En-route visit to Gretna Green

YOUR HOTEL

Britannia Hotel, Glasgow 

Set in the heart of Glasgow, this modern hotel offers comfortable facilities with a contemporary feel and views of the city. All meals are buffet style.

Adamton Country House, Prestwick  Set in its own private grounds, this impressive country house is nestled within the beautiful countryside and offers a warm Scottish welcome. All meals are buffet style.

Hotel accessibility information Please visit nationalholidays.com/accessibility or call our friendly reservations team for further details.

Single supplement: Adamton Hotel £80, Britannia Hotel £130

*Please note: we advise you to be prepared with waterproofs etc. in case of inclement weather during the Tattoo. It will go ahead whatever the weather.

Edinburgh Tattoo Weekend

From £259 3 Days Aug

YOUR BREAK INCLUDES

y Return coach travel

y 2 nights at a selected hotel with dinner* & breakfast

y Admission to the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo

y Free excursion to Edinburgh

*Lunch may replace dinner on the day of the Edinburgh Tattoo.

Hotel accessibility information

Please visit nationalholidays.com/accessibility or call our friendly reservations team for further details.

Single supplement £70

Book now on 03332 342 476 or at nationalholidays.com

Witness the spectacular Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo on this memorable weekend break. Enjoy the magic of this world-famous event, set against the impressive backdrop of Edinburgh Castle. Along with inclusive admission to the show, there’s also plenty of time to enjoy the wonderful attractions of Scotland’s capital city.

Edinburgh

Edinburgh

Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo

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Bournemouth & the Isle of Wight by Hovercraft at the Heathlands Hotel Page 10 5 Days

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Barnsley, Bradford, Chesterfield, Derby, Dewsbury, Doncaster, Halifax, Huddersfield, Leeds, Leicester, Leicester (Fosse Park), Loughborough, Mansfield, Nottingham, Rotherham, Sheffield, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Wakefield, York £299

Beverley, Bridlington, Chester-le-Street, Darlington, Durham, Gateshead, Goole, Hartlepool, Hessle, Hull, Middlesbrough, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North Shields, Peterlee, South Shields, Stockton-on-Tees, Sunderland, Washington, Whitley Bay £299

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Beverley, Bridlington, Chester-le-Street, Darlington, Durham, Gateshead, Goole, Hartlepool, Hessle, Hull, Middlesbrough, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North Shields, Peterlee, South Shields, Stockton-on-Tees, Sunderland, Washington, Whitley Bay £329

Birmingham, Dudley, Solihull, Walsall, Wolverhampton £379

Altrincham, Barnsley, Blackburn, Blackpool, Bolton, Bradford, Bury, Cleveleys, Dewsbury, Doncaster, Halifax, Huddersfield, Leeds, Manchester, Oldham, Preston, Rotherham, Scarborough, Sheffield, Stockport, Wakefield, Wigan, York £359

Leicester, Leicester (Fosse Park), Loughborough, Milton Keynes, Northampton £319

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Eastbourne & the Bluebell Railway Page 11

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Birkenhead, Liverpool, St Helens, Warrington £349

Altrincham, Blackburn, Blackpool, Bolton, Bury, Cleveleys, Manchester, Oldham, Preston, Stockport, Wigan £319

Barnsley, Bradford, Dewsbury, Doncaster, Halifax, Huddersfield, Leeds, Rotherham, Sheffield, Wakefield, York £359

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Ilfracombe, Horse Drawn Cruise & RHS Garden Rosemoor Page 11 5 Days

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Birkenhead, Liverpool, St Helens, Warrington £379

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Altrincham, Blackburn, Blackpool, Bolton, Bury, Cleveleys, Manchester, Oldham, Preston, Stockport, Wigan £399

Isle of Wight ‘Royals & Rails’ at the Channel View Hotel Page 12 5 Days

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Altrincham, Ashton-under-Lyne, Blackburn, Blackpool, Bolton, Bury, Cleveleys, Manchester, Oldham, Preston, Rochdale, Stockport, Wigan £299

Barnsley, Chesterfield, Chester-le-Street, Darlington, Derby, Durham, Gateshead, Heworth, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North Shields, Rotherham, Sheffield, Wallsend, Washington, Whitley Bay £299

Anlaby, Beverley, Bridlington, Cottingham, Elloughton, Filey, Goole, Hessle, Hull, Scarborough £299

Billingham, Castleford, Doncaster, Hartlepool, Mansfield, Middlesbrough, Peterlee, South Shields, Stockton-on-Tees, Sunderland, Sutton-in-Ashfield, York £329

Acocks Green, Birkenhead, Birmingham, Dudley, Liverpool, Solihull, St Helens, Walsall, Warrington, Wolverhampton £329

Bradford, Dewsbury, Halifax, Huddersfield, Leeds, Leicester, Leicester (Fosse Park), Loughborough, Milton Keynes, Northampton, Nottingham, Wakefield £329

Altrincham, Ashton-under-Lyne, Blackburn, Blackpool, Bolton, Bury, Cleveleys, Manchester, Oldham, Preston, Rochdale, Stockport, Wigan £349

Barnsley, Chesterfield, Chester-le-Street, Darlington, Derby, Durham, Gateshead, Heworth, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North Shields, Rotherham, Sheffield, Wallsend, Washington, Whitley Bay £349

Anlaby, Beverley, Bridlington, Cottingham, Elloughton, Filey, Goole, Hessle, Hull, Scarborough £349

Billingham, Castleford, Doncaster, Hartlepool, Mansfield, Middlesbrough, Peterlee, South Shields, Stockton-on-Tees, Sunderland, Sutton-in-Ashfield, York £349

Acocks Green, Birkenhead, Birmingham, Dudley, Liverpool, Solihull, St Helens, Walsall, Warrington, Wolverhampton £329

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Mon 30 Oct to Fri 3 Nov

Altrincham, Ashton-under-Lyne, Blackburn, Blackpool, Bolton, Bury, Cleveleys, Manchester, Oldham, Preston, Rochdale, Stockport, Wigan £329

Barnsley, Chesterfield, Chester-le-Street, Darlington, Derby, Durham, Gateshead, Heworth, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North Shields, Rotherham, Sheffield, Wallsend, Washington, Whitley Bay £329

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Isle of Wight ‘Royals & Rails’ at the Holliers Hotel Page 12 5 Days

Mon 3 to Fri 7 Apr

Mon 8 to Fri 12 May

Mon 12 to Fri 16 Jun

Mon 19 to Fri 23 Jun

Mon 17 to Fri 21 Jul

Mon 24 to Fri 28 Jul

Mon 7 to Fri 11 Aug

Mon 25 to Fri 29 Sep

Mon 2 to Fri 6 Oct

Mon 23 to Fri 27 Oct

Milton Keynes, Northampton £319

Altrincham, Blackburn, Blackpool, Bolton, Bury, Cleveleys, Manchester, Oldham, Preston, Stockport, Wigan £329

Acocks Green, Birmingham, Dudley, Solihull, Walsall, Wolverhampton £349

Milton Keynes, Northampton £349

Chester-le-Street, Darlington, Durham, Gateshead, Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North Shields, Peterlee, South Shields, Stockton-on-Tees, Sunderland, Washington, Whitley Bay £349

Altrincham, Blackburn, Blackpool, Bolton, Bury, Cleveleys, Manchester, Oldham, Preston, Stockport, Wigan £349

Leicester, Leicester (Fosse Park), Loughborough, Milton Keynes, Northampton £359

Acocks Green, Birmingham, Dudley, Solihull, Walsall, Wolverhampton £359

Barnsley, Bradford, Dewsbury, Doncaster, Halifax, Huddersfield, Leeds, Rotherham, Scarborough, Sheffield, Wakefield, York £329

Birkenhead, Liverpool, St Helens, Warrington £329

Isle of Wight ‘Royals & Rails’ at the Medehamstede Hotel Page 12

Mon 3 to Fri 7 Apr

Mon 17 to Fri 21 Apr

Mon 24 to Fri 28 Apr

5 Days

Barnsley, Bradford, Dewsbury, Doncaster, Halifax, Huddersfield, Leeds, Rotherham, Scarborough, Sheffield, Wakefield, York £319

Chesterfield, Derby, Leicester, Leicester (Fosse Park), Loughborough, Mansfield, Nottingham, Sutton-in-Ashfield £319

Beverley, Bridlington, Chester-le-Street, Darlington, Durham, Gateshead, Goole, Hartlepool, Hessle, Hull, Middlesbrough, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North Shields, Peterlee, South Shields, Stockton-on-Tees, Sunderland, Washington, Whitley Bay £319

Mon 1 to Fri 5 May Leeds, Rotherham, Sheffield, Wakefield, York £329

Mon 15 to Fri 19 May

Mon 10 to Fri 14 Jul

Mon 17 to Fri 21 Jul

Mon 7 to Fri 11 Aug

Mon 2 to Fri 6 Oct

Birkenhead, Liverpool, St Helens, Warrington £329

Chesterfield, Derby, Leicester, Leicester (Fosse Park), Loughborough, Mansfield, Nottingham, Sutton-in-Ashfield £359

Barnsley, Bradford, Dewsbury, Doncaster, Halifax, Huddersfield, Leeds, Rotherham, Sheffield, Wakefield, York £359

Birkenhead, Liverpool, St Helens, Warrington £399

Chesterfield, Derby, Leicester, Leicester (Fosse Park), Loughborough, Mansfield, Nottingham, Sutton-in-Ashfield £329

Mon 9 to Fri 13 Oct Milton Keynes, Northampton £329

Mon 23 to Fri 27 Oct

Altrincham, Blackburn, Blackpool, Bolton, Bury, Cleveleys, Manchester, Oldham, Preston, Stockport, Wigan £329

Isle of Wight ‘Royals & Rails’ at the Shanklin Beach Hotel Page 12

Mon 19 to Fri 23 Jun Acocks Green, Birmingham, Dudley, Solihull, Walsall, Wolverhampton £349

Mon 14 to Fri 18 Aug Barnsley, Chesterfield, Derby, Leicester, Leicester (Fosse Park), Loughborough, Mansfield, Nottingham, Rotherham, Sheffield, Sutton-in-Ashfield £379

Kent’s Maritime Coastline, White Cliffs Country & Chatham Page 13 5 Days

Thu 1 to Mon 5 Jun

Thu 7 to Mon 11 Sep

Chesterfield, Derby, Leicester, Leicester (Fosse Park), Loughborough, Mansfield, Nottingham, Sutton-in-Ashfield £379

Beverley, Bridlington, Chester-le-Street, Darlington, Durham, Gateshead, Goole, Hartlepool, Hessle, Hull, Middlesbrough, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North Shields, Peterlee, South Shields, Stockton-on-Tees, Sunderland, Washington, Whitley Bay £379

Thu 26 to Mon 30 Oct Birmingham, Dudley, Solihull, Walsall, Wolverhampton £369

Mon

Mon

Warrington £389

Mon 21 to Fri 25 Aug Barnsley, Beverley, Bradford, Bridlington, Dewsbury, Doncaster, Goole, Halifax, Hessle, Huddersfield, Hull, Leeds, Rotherham, Scarborough, Sheffield, Wakefield, York £389

Mon 18 to Fri 22 Sep Milton Keynes, Northampton £389

Mon 16 to Fri 20 Oct Altrincham, Blackburn, Blackpool, Bolton, Bury, Cleveleys, Manchester, Oldham, Preston, Stockport, Wigan £359

Torquay, South Devon & Dartmoor National Park Page 15 5 Days

Mon 8 to Fri 12 May

Altrincham, Blackburn, Blackpool, Bolton, Bury, Cleveleys, Manchester, Oldham, Preston, Stockport, Wigan £299

Mon 15 to Fri 19 May Birkenhead, Liverpool, St Helens, Warrington £349

Mon 22 to Fri 26 May Birmingham, Dudley, Solihull, Walsall, Wolverhampton £349

Mon 21 to Fri 25 Aug Milton Keynes, Northampton £369

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Heart of England

A Taste of Somerset, the Mendip Hills & Cider Tasting Page 18 5 Days

Mon 3 to Fri 7 Apr Acocks Green, Birmingham, Dudley, Solihull, Walsall, Wolverhampton £299

Mon 19 to Fri 23 Jun Birkenhead, Liverpool, St Helens, Warrington £339

Mon 11 to Fri 15 Sep Altrincham, Ashton-under-Lyne, Blackburn, Blackpool, Bolton, Bury, Cleveleys, Manchester, Oldham, Preston, Rochdale, Stockport, Wigan £339

Mon 16 to Fri 20 Oct Leicester, Leicester (Fosse Park), Loughborough, Milton Keynes, Northampton, Nottingham £299

Beamish, Durham & Holy Island Page 18 5 Days

Sun 16 to Thu 20 Apr Acocks Green, Barnsley, Birmingham, Chesterfield, Derby, Dudley, Rotherham, Sheffield, Solihull, Walsall, Wolverhampton £329

Sun 30 Apr to Thu 4 May

Castleford, Doncaster, Leicester, Leicester (Fosse Park), Loughborough, Mansfield, Milton Keynes, Northampton, Nottingham, Sutton-in-Ashfield, York £329

Sun 14 to Thu 18 May Birkenhead, Blackburn, Blackpool, Bolton, Cleveleys, Liverpool, Preston, St Helens, Warrington, Wigan £349

Sun 21 to Thu 25 May Altrincham, Ashton-under-Lyne, Bradford, Bury, Dewsbury, Halifax, Huddersfield, Leeds, Manchester, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport, Wakefield £349

Sun 28 May to Thu 1 Jun Anlaby, Beverley, Cottingham, Elloughton, Goole, Hessle, Hull £349

Sun 4 to Thu 8 Jun Acocks Green, Barnsley, Birmingham, Chesterfield, Derby, Dudley, Rotherham, Sheffield, Solihull, Walsall, Wolverhampton £349

Sun 11 to Thu 15 Jun

Sun 18 to Thu 22 Jun

Castleford, Doncaster, Leicester, Leicester (Fosse Park), Loughborough, Mansfield, Milton Keynes, Northampton, Nottingham, Sutton-in-Ashfield, York £349

Birkenhead, Blackburn, Blackpool, Bolton, Cleveleys, Liverpool, Preston, St Helens, Warrington, Wigan £349

Sun 25 to Thu 29 Jun Altrincham, Ashton-under-Lyne, Bradford, Bury, Dewsbury, Halifax, Huddersfield, Leeds, Manchester, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport, Wakefield £349

Sun 2 to Thu 6 Jul Anlaby, Beverley, Cottingham, Elloughton, Goole, Hessle, Hull £369

Sun 9 to Thu 13 Jul

Acocks Green, Barnsley, Birmingham, Chesterfield, Derby, Dudley, Rotherham, Sheffield, Solihull, Walsall, Wolverhampton £369

Sun 16 to Thu 20 Jul Castleford, Doncaster, Leicester, Leicester (Fosse Park), Loughborough, Mansfield, Milton Keynes, Northampton, Nottingham, Sutton-in-Ashfield, York £369

Sun 23 to Thu 27 Jul

Birkenhead, Blackburn, Blackpool, Bolton, Cleveleys, Liverpool, Preston, St Helens, Warrington, Wigan £369

Sun 30 Jul to Thu 3 Aug Altrincham, Ashton-under-Lyne, Bradford, Bury, Dewsbury, Halifax, Huddersfield, Leeds, Manchester, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport, Wakefield £369

Sun 6 to Thu 10 Aug

Anlaby, Beverley, Cottingham, Elloughton, Goole, Hessle, Hull £369

Mon 7 to Fri 11 Aug Acocks Green, Barnsley, Birmingham, Chesterfield, Derby, Dudley, Rotherham, Sheffield, Solihull, Walsall, Wolverhampton £369

Sun 13 to Thu 17 Aug

Castleford, Doncaster, Leicester, Leicester (Fosse Park), Loughborough, Mansfield, Milton Keynes, Northampton, Nottingham, Sutton-in-Ashfield, York £369

Mon 14 to Fri 18 Aug Birkenhead, Blackburn, Blackpool, Bolton, Cleveleys, Liverpool, Preston, St Helens, Warrington, Wigan £369

Sun 20 to Thu 24 Aug Altrincham, Ashton-under-Lyne, Bradford, Bury, Dewsbury, Halifax, Huddersfield, Leeds, Manchester, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport, Wakefield £369

Mon 21 to Fri 25 Aug Anlaby, Beverley, Cottingham, Elloughton, Goole, Hessle, Hull £369

Sun 27 to Thu 31 Aug Acocks Green, Barnsley, Birmingham, Chesterfield, Derby, Dudley, Rotherham, Sheffield, Solihull, Walsall, Wolverhampton £369

Mon 28 Aug to Fri 1 Sep Castleford, Doncaster, Leicester, Leicester (Fosse Park), Loughborough, Mansfield, Milton Keynes, Northampton, Nottingham, Sutton-in-Ashfield, York £369

Sun 3 to Thu 7 Sep Birkenhead, Blackburn, Blackpool, Bolton, Cleveleys, Liverpool, Preston, St Helens, Warrington, Wigan £349

Sun 10 to Thu 14 Sep Altrincham, Ashton-under-Lyne, Bradford, Bury, Dewsbury, Halifax, Huddersfield, Leeds, Manchester, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport, Wakefield £349

Sun 17 to Thu 21 Sep Anlaby, Beverley, Cottingham, Elloughton, Goole, Hessle, Hull £349

Sun 24 to Thu 28 Sep Castleford, Doncaster, Leicester, Leicester (Fosse Park), Loughborough, Mansfield, Milton Keynes, Northampton, Nottingham, Sutton-in-Ashfield, York £349

Sun 1 to Thu 5 Oct Birkenhead, Blackburn, Blackpool, Bolton, Cleveleys, Liverpool, Preston, St Helens, Warrington, Wigan £349

Sun 15 to Thu 19 Oct Altrincham, Ashton-under-Lyne, Bradford, Bury, Dewsbury, Halifax, Huddersfield, Leeds, Manchester, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport, Wakefield £349

Blackpool & Cruising Lake Windermere Page 19

5 Days

Mon 5 to Fri 9 Jun Acocks Green, Birmingham, Dudley, Solihull, Walsall, Wolverhampton £299

Mon 12 to Fri 16 Jun

Barnsley, Chesterfield, Derby, Leicester, Leicester (Fosse Park), Loughborough, Mansfield, Milton Keynes, Northampton, Nottingham, Rotherham, Sheffield, Sutton-in-Ashfield £299

Mon 3 to Fri 7 Jul Anlaby, Barnsley, Beverley, Bradford, Bridlington, Castleford, Cottingham, Dewsbury, Doncaster, Elloughton, Goole, Halifax, Hessle, Huddersfield, Hull, Leeds, Mansfield, Rotherham, Scarborough, Sheffield, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Wakefield, York £299

Mon 18 to Fri 22 Sep Liverpool, St Helens, Warrington £299

Mon 23 to Fri 27 Oct

Altrincham, Ashton-under-Lyne, Barnsley, Bury, Chesterfield, Derby, Leicester, Leicester (Fosse Park), Loughborough, Manchester, Mansfield, Nottingham, Oldham, Rochdale, Rotherham, Sheffield, Stockport, Sutton-in-Ashfield £299

Borders Country, Vera’s Northumbria, Barnard Castle & Teesdale Page 19 5 Days

Mon 8 to Fri 12 May

Altrincham, Ashton-under-Lyne, Birkenhead, Blackburn, Blackpool, Bolton, Bury, Cleveleys, Liverpool, Manchester, Oldham, Preston, Rochdale, St Helens, Stockport, Warrington, Wigan £369

Mon 15 to Fri 19 May Milton Keynes, Northampton £369

Sun 4 to Thu 8 Jun Chesterfield, Derby, Leicester, Leicester (Fosse Park), Loughborough, Mansfield, Nottingham, Sutton-in-Ashfield £379

Sun 20 to Thu 24 Aug

Sun 22 to Thu 26 Oct

Barnsley, Beverley, Bradford, Bridlington, Dewsbury, Doncaster, Goole, Halifax, Hessle, Huddersfield, Hull, Leeds, Rotherham, Scarborough, Sheffield, Wakefield, York £389

Acocks Green, Barnsley, Birmingham, Bradford, Dewsbury, Doncaster, Dudley, Halifax, Huddersfield, Leeds, Rotherham, Scarborough, Sheffield, Solihull, Wakefield, Walsall, Wolverhampton, York £369

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Cambridge, Ely & Nene Valley Railway Page 20

Mon 26 to Fri 30 Jun

Mon 14 to Fri 18 Aug

Mon 4 to Fri 8 Sep

Mon 18 to Fri 22 Sep

5 Days

Beverley, Bridlington, Goole, Hessle, Hull £319

Chester-le-Street, Darlington, Durham, Gateshead, Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North Shields, Peterlee, South Shields, Stockton-on-Tees, Sunderland, Washington, Whitley Bay £319

Barnsley, Bradford, Dewsbury, Doncaster, Halifax, Huddersfield, Leeds, Rotherham, Sheffield, Wakefield, York £319

Altrincham, Blackburn, Blackpool, Bolton, Bury, Cleveleys, Manchester, Oldham, Preston, Stockport, Wigan £319

Mon 25 to Fri 29 Sep Birkenhead, Liverpool £319

Castles & Gardens of Glorious Kent Page 20

5 Days

Mon 1 to Fri 5 May Milton Keynes, Northampton £339

Mon 2 to Fri 6 Oct Acocks Green, Birmingham, Dudley, Solihull, Walsall, Wolverhampton £319

Gentleman Jack’s Charming Yorkshire Page 21

Mon 5 to Fri 9 Jun

Mon 3 to Fri 7 Jul

Mon 14 to Fri 18 Aug

Mon 4 to Fri 8 Sep

5 Days

Chester-le-Street, Darlington, Durham, Gateshead, Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North Shields, Peterlee, South Shields, Stockton-on-Tees, Sunderland, Washington, Whitley Bay £319

Birkenhead, Liverpool, St Helens, Warrington £319

Altrincham, Blackburn, Blackpool, Bolton, Bury, Cleveleys, Manchester, Oldham, Preston, Stockport, Wigan £319

Chesterfield, Derby, Leicester, Leicester (Fosse Park), Loughborough, Mansfield, Nottingham, Sutton-in-Ashfield £319

Hidden Gems in the Heart of England Page 21 5 Days

Mon 12 to Fri 16 Jun

Mon 19 to Fri 23 Jun

Mon 26 to Fri 30 Jun

Barnsley, Beverley, Bradford, Chester-le-Street, Darlington, Dewsbury, Doncaster, Durham, Gateshead, Goole, Halifax, Hartlepool, Hessle, Huddersfield, Hull, Leeds, Middlesbrough, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North Shields, Peterlee, Rotherham, Scarborough, Sheffield, South Shields, Stockton-on-Tees, Sunderland, Wakefield, Washington, Whitley Bay, York £339

Altrincham, Blackburn, Blackpool, Bolton, Bury, Cleveleys, Manchester, Oldham, Preston, Stockport, Wigan £339

Birkenhead, Liverpool, St Helens, Warrington £339

Little Trains of Norfolk & the Mississippi Paddle Steamer Page 22 5 Days

Mon 24 to Fri 28 Apr

Acocks Green, Birmingham, Dudley, Solihull, Walsall, Wolverhampton £299

Mon 29 May to Fri 2 Jun Barnsley, Bradford, Dewsbury, Doncaster, Halifax, Huddersfield, Leeds, Rotherham, Scarborough, Sheffield, Wakefield, York £319

Mon 19 to Fri 23 Jun

Mon 26 to Fri 30 Jun

Birkenhead, Liverpool, St Helens, Warrington £349

Altrincham, Blackburn, Blackpool, Bolton, Bury, Cleveleys, Manchester, Oldham, Preston, Stockport, Wigan £349

Mon 17 to Fri 21 Jul Birmingham, Dudley, Solihull, Walsall, Wolverhampton £369

Mon 24 to Fri 28 Jul

Mon 18 to Fri 22 Sep

Beverley, Bridlington, Chester-le-Street, Darlington, Durham, Gateshead, Goole, Hartlepool, Hessle, Hull, Middlesbrough, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North Shields, Peterlee, South Shields, Stockton-on-Tees, Sunderland, Washington, Whitley Bay £369

Chesterfield, Derby, Leicester, Leicester (Fosse Park), Loughborough, Mansfield, Nottingham, Sutton-in-Ashfield £359

Liverpool, Ferry across the Mersey & the Western Approaches Page 22 5 Days

Sun 13 to Thu 17 Aug

Chesterfield, Derby, Leicester, Leicester (Fosse Park), Loughborough, Mansfield, Nottingham, Sutton-in-Ashfield £339

London, Greenwich & Brighton i360 Page 23 5 Days

Mon 22 to Fri 26 May

Anlaby, Beverley, Birkenhead, Blackburn, Blackpool, Bolton, Bridlington, Cleveleys, Cottingham, Elloughton, Filey, Goole, Hessle, Hull, Liverpool, Preston, Scarborough, St Helens, Warrington, Wigan £329

Mon 12 to Fri 16 Jun Barnsley, Bradford, Chesterfield, Chester-le-Street, Darlington, Derby, Dewsbury, Durham, Gateshead, Halifax, Heworth, Huddersfield, Leeds, Leicester, Leicester (Fosse Park), Loughborough, Milton Keynes, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North Shields, Northampton, Nottingham, Rotherham, Sheffield, Wakefield, Wallsend, Washington, Whitley Bay £349

Mon 17 to Fri 21 Jul

Mon 14 to Fri 18 Aug

Mon 11 to Fri 15 Sep

Acocks Green, Altrincham, Ashton-under-Lyne, Billingham, Birmingham, Bury, Castleford, Doncaster, Dudley, Hartlepool, Manchester, Mansfield, Middlesbrough, Oldham, Peterlee, Rochdale, Solihull, South Shields, Stockport, Stockton-on-Tees, Sunderland, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Walsall, Wolverhampton, York £349

Anlaby, Beverley, Birkenhead, Blackburn, Blackpool, Bolton, Bridlington, Cleveleys, Cottingham, Elloughton, Filey, Goole, Hessle, Hull, Liverpool, Preston, Scarborough, St Helens, Warrington, Wigan £349

Acocks Green, Altrincham, Ashton-under-Lyne, Barnsley, Birmingham, Bury, Chesterfield, Chester-le-Street, Darlington, Derby, Dudley, Durham, Gateshead, Heworth, Manchester, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North Shields, Oldham, Rochdale, Rotherham, Sheffield, Solihull, Stockport, Wallsend, Walsall, Washington, Whitley Bay, Wolverhampton £329

Northumberland, Hadrian’s Wall, Holy Island & Alnwick Castle Page 23

5

Days

Mon 8 to Fri 12 May Dudley, Wolverhampton £359

Mon 15 to Fri 19 May

Mon 12 to Fri 16 Jun

Mon 19 to Fri 23 Jun

Acocks Green, Birmingham, Dudley, Solihull, Walsall, Wolverhampton £359

Birkenhead, Liverpool, St Helens, Warrington £369

Altrincham, Blackburn, Blackpool, Bolton, Bury, Cleveleys, Manchester, Oldham, Preston, Stockport, Wigan £369

Mon 17 to Fri 21 Jul Milton Keynes, Northampton £379

Mon 24 to Fri 28 Jul Chesterfield, Derby, Leicester, Leicester (Fosse Park), Loughborough, Mansfield, Nottingham, Sutton-in-Ashfield £379

Mon 31 Jul to Fri 4 Aug Barnsley, Bradford, Dewsbury, Doncaster, Halifax, Huddersfield, Leeds, Rotherham, Scarborough, Sheffield, Wakefield, York £379

Mon 4 to Fri 8 Sep Acocks Green, Birmingham, Dudley, Solihull, Walsall, Wolverhampton £379

Royal Norfolk, Sandringham House & Medieval Norwich Page 24

Mon 8 to Fri 12 May Acocks Green, Birmingham, Dudley, Solihull, Walsall, Wolverhampton £379

Royal Windsor Castle, Westminster Abbey and Henley-on-Thames Page 24

Sun 23 to Thu 27 Apr Acocks Green, Birmingham, Dudley, Solihull, Walsall, Wolverhampton £489

Sun 9 to Thu 13 Jul

Sun 6 to Thu 10 Aug

Barnsley, Bradford, Chesterfield, Derby, Dewsbury, Halifax, Huddersfield, Leeds, Leicester, Leicester (Fosse Park), Rotherham, Sheffield, Wakefield £509

Barnsley, Chesterfield, Derby, Leicester, Leicester (Fosse Park), Loughborough, Mansfield, Nottingham, Rotherham, Sheffield, Sutton-in-Ashfield £509

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Scarborough & North Yorkshire Moors Railway Page 25 5 Days

Mon 24 to Fri 28 Apr

Mon 24 to Fri 28 Apr

Altrincham, Blackburn, Blackpool, Bolton, Bury, Cleveleys, Manchester, Oldham, Preston, Stockport, Wigan £319

Birkenhead, Liverpool, St Helens, Warrington £339

Mon 26 to Fri 30 Jun Acocks Green, Birmingham, Dudley, Solihull, Walsall, Wolverhampton £349

Mon 3 to Fri 7 Jul

Chester-le-Street, Darlington, Durham, Gateshead, Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North Shields, Peterlee, South Shields, Stockton-on-Tees, Sunderland, Washington, Whitley Bay £359

Mon 17 to Fri 21 Jul Milton Keynes, Northampton £359

Mon 17 to Fri 21 Jul

Mon 25 to Fri 29 Sep

Chesterfield, Derby, Leicester, Leicester (Fosse Park), Loughborough, Mansfield, Nottingham, Sutton-in-Ashfield £349

Birkenhead, Liverpool, Milton Keynes, Northampton, St Helens, Warrington £349

Scenic Shropshire & Severn Valley Railway

Thu 25 to Mon 29 May

Thu 3 to Mon 7 Aug

Page 25 5 Days

Chester-le-Street, Darlington, Durham, Gateshead, Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North Shields, Peterlee, South Shields, Stockton-on-Tees, Sunderland, Washington, Whitley Bay £319

Milton Keynes, Northampton £329

Thu 21 to Mon 25 Sep Barnsley, Beverley, Bradford, Dewsbury, Doncaster, Goole, Halifax, Hessle, Huddersfield, Hull, Leeds, Rotherham, Sheffield, Wakefield, York £329

Thu 5 to Mon 9 Oct

Thu 19 to Mon 23 Oct

Altrincham, Blackburn, Blackpool, Bolton, Bury, Cleveleys, Manchester, Oldham, Preston, Stockport, Wigan £319

Birkenhead, Liverpool, St Helens, Warrington £319

Steaming through the Cotswolds & Cruising the River Avon

Mon 3 to Fri 7 Apr

Mon 1 to Fri 5 May

Mon 29 May to Fri 2 Jun

Mon 26 to Fri 30 Jun

Mon 24 to Fri 28 Jul

Mon 21 to Fri 25 Aug

Page 26 5 Days

Barnsley, Billingham, Castleford, Chesterfield, Chester-le-Street, Darlington, Derby, Doncaster, Durham, Gateshead, Hartlepool, Heworth, Mansfield, Middlesbrough, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North Shields, Peterlee, Rotherham, Sheffield, South Shields, Stockton-on-Tees, Sunderland, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Wallsend, Washington, Whitley Bay, York £299

Anlaby, Beverley, Bradford, Bridlington, Cottingham, Dewsbury, Elloughton, Filey, Goole, Halifax, Hessle, Huddersfield, Hull, Leeds, Leicester, Leicester (Fosse Park), Loughborough, Milton Keynes, Northampton, Nottingham, Scarborough, Wakefield £309

Acocks Green, Altrincham, Ashton-under-Lyne, Birkenhead, Birmingham, Blackburn, Blackpool, Bolton, Bury, Cleveleys, Dudley, Liverpool, Manchester, Oldham, Preston, Rochdale, Solihull, St Helens, Stockport, Walsall, Warrington, Wigan, Wolverhampton £329

Barnsley, Billingham, Castleford, Chesterfield, Chester-le-Street, Darlington, Derby, Doncaster, Durham, Gateshead, Hartlepool, Heworth, Mansfield, Middlesbrough, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North Shields, Peterlee, Rotherham, Sheffield, South Shields, Stockton-on-Tees, Sunderland, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Wallsend, Washington, Whitley Bay, York £329

Anlaby, Beverley, Bradford, Bridlington, Cottingham, Dewsbury, Elloughton, Filey, Goole, Halifax, Hessle, Huddersfield, Hull, Leeds, Leicester, Leicester (Fosse Park), Loughborough, Milton Keynes, Northampton, Nottingham, Scarborough, Wakefield £329

Acocks Green, Altrincham, Ashton-under-Lyne, Birkenhead, Birmingham, Blackburn, Blackpool, Bolton, Bury, Cleveleys, Dudley, Liverpool, Manchester, Oldham, Preston, Rochdale, Solihull, St Helens, Stockport, Walsall, Warrington, Wigan, Wolverhampton £329

Mon 18 to Fri 22 Sep Barnsley, Billingham, Castleford, Chesterfield, Chester-le-Street, Darlington, Derby, Doncaster, Durham, Gateshead, Hartlepool, Heworth, Mansfield, Middlesbrough, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North Shields, Peterlee, Rotherham, Sheffield, South Shields, Stockton-on-Tees, Sunderland, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Wallsend, Washington, Whitley Bay, York £329

Mon 16 to Fri 20 Oct

Acocks Green, Altrincham, Ashton-under-Lyne, Birkenhead, Birmingham, Blackburn, Blackpool, Bolton, Bury, Cleveleys, Dudley, Liverpool, Manchester, Oldham, Preston, Rochdale, Solihull, St Helens, Stockport, Walsall, Warrington, Wigan, Wolverhampton £309

The Lovely English Lake District Page 26 5 Days

Sun 4 to Thu 8 Jun

Sun 13 to Thu 17 Aug

Sun 20 to Thu 24 Aug

Mon 11 to Fri 15 Sep

Sun 1 to Thu 5 Oct

Sun 22 to Thu 26 Oct

Barnsley, Beverley, Bradford, Dewsbury, Doncaster, Goole, Halifax, Hessle, Huddersfield, Hull, Leeds, Rotherham, Sheffield, Wakefield, York £379

Birkenhead, Liverpool, St Helens, Warrington £379

Chesterfield, Derby, Leicester, Leicester (Fosse Park), Loughborough, Mansfield, Nottingham, Sutton-in-Ashfield £379

Acocks Green, Birmingham, Dudley, Solihull, Walsall, Wolverhampton £369

Altrincham, Blackburn, Blackpool, Bolton, Bury, Cleveleys, Manchester, Oldham, Preston, Stockport, Wigan £379

Chester-le-Street, Darlington, Durham, Gateshead, Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North Shields, Peterlee, South Shields, Stockton-on-Tees, Sunderland, Washington, Whitley Bay £379

The West Country, Beautiful Bath & West Somerset Railway Page 27 5 Days

Mon 10 to Fri 14 Apr Milton Keynes, Northampton £329

Mon 24 to Fri 28 Jul

Mon 14 to Fri 18 Aug

Altrincham, Blackburn, Blackpool, Bolton, Bury, Cleveleys, Manchester, Oldham, Preston, Stockport, Wigan £389

Barnsley, Bradford, Dewsbury, Doncaster, Halifax, Huddersfield, Leeds, Rotherham, Sheffield, Wakefield, York £399

The World of James Herriot, Skipton & Yorkshire Page 27 5 Days

Mon 22 to Fri 26 May Milton Keynes, Northampton £349

Mon 29 May to Fri 2 Jun

Mon 14 to Fri 18 Aug

Mon 4 to Fri 8 Sep

Mon 18 to Fri 22 Sep

Chesterfield, Derby, Leicester, Leicester (Fosse Park), Loughborough, Mansfield, Nottingham, Sutton-in-Ashfield £349

Birmingham, Dudley, Solihull, Walsall, Wolverhampton £349

Altrincham, Blackburn, Blackpool, Bolton, Bury, Cleveleys, Manchester, Oldham, Preston, Stockport, Wigan £349

Birkenhead, Liverpool, St Helens, Warrington £349

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Wales

Great Little Trains of North Wales & Portmeirion Page 29 5 Days

Mon 10 to Fri 14 Apr

Mon 15 to Fri 19 May

Mon 29 May to Fri 2 Jun

Altrincham, Blackburn, Blackpool, Bolton, Bury, Cleveleys, Manchester, Oldham, Preston, Stockport, Wigan £319

Birkenhead, Liverpool, St Helens, Warrington £339

Acocks Green, Birmingham, Dudley, Solihull, Walsall, Wolverhampton £339

Mon 26 to Fri 30 Jun Milton Keynes, Northampton £369

Mon 17 to Fri 21 Jul

Mon 18 to Fri 22 Sep

Mon 25 to Fri 29 Sep

Mon 2 to Fri 6 Oct

Barnsley, Bradford, Chesterfield, Derby, Dewsbury, Doncaster, Halifax, Huddersfield, Leeds, Leicester, Leicester (Fosse Park), Loughborough, Mansfield, Nottingham, Rotherham, Sheffield, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Wakefield, York £379

Barnsley, Bradford, Dewsbury, Doncaster, Halifax, Huddersfield, Leeds, Rotherham, Scarborough, Sheffield, Wakefield, York £379

Chesterfield, Derby, Leicester, Leicester (Fosse Park), Loughborough, Mansfield, Nottingham, Sutton-in-Ashfield £379

Beverley, Bridlington, Chester-le-Street, Darlington, Durham, Gateshead, Goole, Hartlepool, Hessle, Hull, Middlesbrough, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North Shields, Peterlee, South Shields, Stockton-on-Tees, Sunderland, Washington, Whitley Bay £379

Heart of Wales, Powis Castle & Aberystwyth Page 29 5 Days

Mon 10 to Fri 14 Apr

Mon 3 to Fri 7 Jul

Acocks Green, Birmingham, Dudley, Solihull, Walsall, Wolverhampton £349

Chesterfield, Derby, Leicester, Leicester (Fosse Park), Loughborough, Mansfield, Nottingham, Sutton-in-Ashfield £359

Llandudno at Leisure & Stunning Snowdonia Page 30 5 Days

Mon 24 to Fri 28 Apr

Barnsley, Beverley, Bradford, Dewsbury, Doncaster, Goole, Halifax, Hessle, Huddersfield, Hull, Leeds, Rotherham, Sheffield, Wakefield, York £339

Mon 8 to Fri 12 May Altrincham, Blackburn, Blackpool, Bolton, Bury, Cleveleys, Manchester, Oldham, Preston, Stockport, Wigan £349

Mon 7 to Fri 11 Aug

Chesterfield, Derby, Leicester, Leicester (Fosse Park), Loughborough, Mansfield, Nottingham, Sutton-in-Ashfield £379

West Wales Coastline, Tenby & the Vale of Rheidol Railway Page 30

Mon 1 to Fri 5 May

5 Days

Beverley, Bridlington, Chester-le-Street, Darlington, Durham, Gateshead, Goole, Hartlepool, Hessle, Hull, Middlesbrough, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North Shields, Peterlee, South Shields, Stockton-on-Tees, Sunderland, Washington, Whitley Bay £389

Mon 22 to Fri 26 May Chesterfield, Derby, Leicester, Leicester (Fosse Park), Loughborough, Mansfield, Nottingham, Sutton-in-Ashfield £389

Thu 25 to Mon 29 May Barnsley, Bradford, Dewsbury, Doncaster, Halifax, Huddersfield, Leeds, Rotherham, Sheffield, Wakefield, York £389

Thu 8 to Mon 12 Jun Milton Keynes, Northampton £399

Thu 28 Sep to Mon 2 Oct Acocks Green, Birmingham, Dudley, Solihull, Walsall, Wolverhampton £389

Scotland

Regal Scotland, Glamis Castle, Royal Yacht & Edinburgh Page 32 5 Days

Mon 10 to Fri 14 Apr

Birkenhead, Liverpool, St Helens, Warrington £349

Mon 29 May to Fri 2 Jun Chesterfield, Derby, Leicester, Leicester (Fosse Park), Loughborough, Mansfield, Milton Keynes, Northampton, Nottingham, Sutton-in-Ashfield £399

Sun 18 to Thu 22 Jun Birmingham, Dudley, Solihull, Walsall, Wolverhampton £419

Mon 31 Jul to Fri 4 Aug

UK Islands

Barnsley, Beverley, Bradford, Bridlington, Chester-le-Street, Darlington, Dewsbury, Doncaster, Durham, Gateshead, Goole, Halifax, Hartlepool, Hessle, Huddersfield, Hull, Leeds, Middlesbrough, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North Shields, Peterlee, Rotherham, Sheffield, South Shields, Stockton-on-Tees, Sunderland, Wakefield, Washington, Whitley Bay, York £479

Wed

Billingham, Chester-le-Street, Darlington, Durham, Gateshead, Hartlepool, Heworth, Middlesbrough, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North Shields, Peterlee, South Shields, Stockton-on-Tees, Sunderland, Wallsend, Washington, Whitley Bay £429 Wed 19 to Sun 23 Apr Altrincham, Ashton-under-Lyne, Bradford, Bury, Dewsbury, Halifax, Huddersfield, Leeds, Manchester, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport, Wakefield £429 Wed 12 to Sun 16 Jul Anlaby, Beverley, Bridlington, Cottingham, Elloughton, Filey, Goole, Hessle, Hull, Scarborough £479 Sat 16 to Wed 20 Sep

Altrincham, Ashton-under-Lyne, Bradford, Bury, Dewsbury, Halifax, Huddersfield, Leeds, Manchester, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport, Wakefield £479 Sat 7 to Wed 11 Oct Acocks Green, Birmingham, Blackburn, Blackpool, Bolton, Cleveleys, Dudley, Preston, Solihull, Walsall, Wigan, Wolverhampton £449 Wed 25 to Sun 29 Oct Barnsley, Chesterfield, Derby, Leicester, Leicester (Fosse Park), Loughborough, Milton Keynes, Northampton, Nottingham, Rotherham, Sheffield £449

The Stunning Isles of Scilly Page 39

Wed 26 Jul to Tue 1 Aug Dudley, Solihull, Walsall, Wolverhampton £1,349

Sun 17 to Sat 23 Sep

Bradford, Chesterfield, Derby, Dewsbury, Doncaster, Halifax, Huddersfield,

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• Altrincham

• Anlaby

• Ashton-under-Lyne

• Barnsley

• Beverley

• Billingham

• Birkenhead

• Blackburn

• Blackpool

• Bolton

• Bradford

• Bridlington

• Bury

• Castleford

• Chesterfield

• Chester-le-Street

• Cleveleys

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• Birmingham

• Cottingham

• Darlington

• Derby

• Dewsbury

• Doncaster

• Durham

• Elloughton

• Filey

• Gateshead

• Goole

• Halifax

• Hartlepool

• Hessle

• Heworth

• Huddersfield

• Hull

• Leeds

• Leicester

• Leicester (Fosse Park)

• Liverpool

• Loughborough

• Manchester

• Mansfield

• Middlesbrough

• Milton Keynes

• Newcastle-upon-Tyne

• North Shields

• Northampton

• Nottingham

• Oldham

• Peterlee

• Preston

• Rochdale

• Rotherham

• Walsall

• Wolverhampton

• Scarborough

• Sheffield

• South Shields

• St Helens

• Stockport

• Stockton-on-Tees

• Sunderland

• Sutton-in-Ashfield

• Wakefield

• Wallsend

• Warrington

• Washington

• Whitley Bay

• Wigan

• York

Events & Entertainment

Anlaby, Barnsley, Beverley, Bradford, Castleford, Chesterfield, Cottingham, Derby, Dewsbury, Doncaster, Elloughton, Goole, Halifax, Hessle, Huddersfield, Hull, Leeds, Leicester, Leicester (Fosse Park), Loughborough, Mansfield, Milton Keynes, Northampton, Nottingham, Rotherham, Sheffield, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Wakefield, York

Acocks Green, Altrincham, Anlaby, Ashton-under-Lyne, Barnsley, Beverley, Billingham, Birkenhead, Birmingham, Blackburn, Blackpool, Bolton, Bradford, Bridlington, Bury, Castleford, Chesterfield, Chester-le-Street, Cleveleys, Cottingham, Darlington, Derby, Dewsbury, Doncaster, Dudley, Durham, Elloughton, Filey, Gateshead, Goole, Halifax, Hartlepool, Hessle, Heworth, Huddersfield, Hull, Leeds, Leicester, Leicester (Fosse Park), Liverpool, Loughborough, Manchester, Mansfield, Middlesbrough, Milton Keynes, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North Shields, Northampton, Nottingham, Oldham, Peterlee, Preston, Rochdale, Rotherham, Scarborough, Sheffield, Solihull, South Shields, St Helens, Stockport, Stockton-on-Tees, Sunderland, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Wakefield, Wallsend, Walsall, Warrington, Washington, Whitley Bay, Wigan, Wolverhampton, York

Acocks Green, Altrincham, Anlaby, Ashton-under-Lyne, Barnsley, Beverley, Billingham, Birkenhead, Birmingham, Blackburn,

£199

Blackpool, Bolton, Bradford, Bridlington, Bury, Castleford, Chesterfield, Chester-le-Street, Cleveleys, Cottingham, Darlington, Derby, Dewsbury, Doncaster, Dudley, Durham, Elloughton, Filey, Gateshead, Goole, Halifax, Hartlepool, Hessle, Heworth, Huddersfield, Hull, Leeds, Leicester, Leicester (Fosse Park), Liverpool, Loughborough, Manchester, Mansfield, Middlesbrough, Milton Keynes, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North Shields, Northampton, Nottingham, Oldham, Peterlee, Preston, Rochdale, Rotherham, Scarborough, Sheffield, Solihull, South Shields, St Helens, Stockport, Stockton-on-Tees, Sunderland, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Wakefield, Wallsend, Walsall, Warrington, Washington, Whitley Bay, Wigan, Wolverhampton, York

André Rieu Live in Nottingham Page

Wed 10 to Thu 11 May

50 2 Days

Acocks Green, Altrincham, Anlaby, Ashton-under-Lyne, Barnsley, Beverley, Billingham, Birkenhead, Birmingham, Blackburn, Blackpool, Bolton, Bradford, Bridlington, Bury, Castleford, Chesterfield, Chester-le-Street, Cleveleys, Cottingham, Darlington, Derby, Dewsbury, Doncaster, Dudley, Durham, Elloughton, Filey, Gateshead, Goole, Halifax, Hartlepool, Hessle, Heworth, Huddersfield, Hull, Leeds, Leicester, Leicester (Fosse Park), Liverpool, Loughborough, Manchester, Mansfield, Middlesbrough, Milton Keynes, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North Shields, Northampton, Nottingham, Oldham, Peterlee, Preston, Rochdale, Rotherham, Scarborough, Sheffield, Solihull, South Shields, St Helens, Stockport, Stockton-on-Tees, Sunderland, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Wakefield, Wallsend, Walsall, Warrington, Washington, Whitley Bay, Wigan, Wolverhampton, York

André Rieu Live in Wembley Arena Page 50 2 Days

Fri 14 to Sat 15 Apr

Acocks Green, Altrincham, Anlaby, Ashton-under-Lyne, Barnsley, Beverley, Billingham, Birkenhead, Birmingham, Blackburn, Blackpool, Bolton, Bradford, Bridlington, Bury, Castleford, Chesterfield, Chester-le-Street, Cleveleys, Cottingham, Darlington, Derby, Dewsbury, Doncaster, Dudley, Durham, Elloughton, Filey, Gateshead, Goole, Halifax, Hartlepool, Hessle, Heworth, Huddersfield, Hull, Leeds, Leicester, Leicester (Fosse Park), Liverpool, Loughborough, Manchester, Mansfield, Middlesbrough, Milton Keynes, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North Shields, Northampton, Nottingham, Oldham, Peterlee, Preston, Rochdale, Rotherham, Scarborough, Sheffield, Solihull, South Shields, St Helens, Stockport, Stockton-on-Tees, Sunderland, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Wakefield, Wallsend, Walsall, Warrington, Washington, Whitley Bay, Wigan, Wolverhampton, York

£219

BBC Gardeners’ World & Good Food Show (NEC) Page 59 2 Days

Sat 17 to Sun 18 Jun

Anlaby, Barnsley, Beverley, Billingham, Bradford, Bridlington, Castleford, Chesterfield, Chester-le-Street, Cottingham, Darlington, Derby, Dewsbury, Doncaster, Durham, Elloughton, Filey, Gateshead, Goole, Halifax, Hartlepool, Hessle, Heworth, Huddersfield, Hull, Leeds, Mansfield, Middlesbrough, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North Shields, Peterlee, Rotherham, Scarborough, Sheffield, South Shields, Stockton-on-Tees, Sunderland, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Wakefield, Wallsend, Washington, Whitley Bay, York £159

Blenheim Palace Flower Show Page 54 2 Days

Sat 24 to Sun 25 Jun

Sat 12 to Sun 13 Aug

Chatsworth

Sat 2 to Sun 3 Sep

Acocks Green, Altrincham, Anlaby, Ashton-under-Lyne, Barnsley, Beverley, Birkenhead, Birmingham, Blackburn, Blackpool, Bolton, Bradford, Bridlington, Bury, Castleford, Chesterfield, Cleveleys, Cottingham, Derby, Dewsbury, Doncaster, Dudley, Elloughton, Filey, Goole, Halifax, Hessle, Huddersfield, Hull, Leeds, Leicester, Leicester (Fosse Park), Liverpool, Loughborough, Manchester, Mansfield, Milton Keynes, Northampton, Nottingham, Oldham, Preston, Rochdale, Rotherham, Scarborough, Sheffield, Solihull, St Helens, Stockport, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Wakefield, Walsall, Warrington, Wigan, Wolverhampton, York

£129

Acocks Green, Altrincham, Anlaby, Ashton-under-Lyne, Barnsley, Beverley, Birkenhead, Birmingham, Blackburn, Blackpool, Bolton, Bradford, Bury, Castleford, Chesterfield, Cleveleys, Cottingham, Derby, Dewsbury, Doncaster, Dudley, Elloughton, Goole, Halifax, Hessle, Huddersfield, Hull, Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester, Mansfield, Oldham, Preston, Rochdale, Rotherham, Sheffield, Solihull, St Helens, Stockport, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Wakefield, Walsall, Warrington, Wigan, Wolverhampton, York £129

Country Fair Page 59 2 Days

Altrincham, Anlaby, Ashton-under-Lyne, Barnsley, Beverley, Birkenhead, Blackburn, Blackpool, Bolton, Bradford, Bury, Castleford, Chesterfield, Cleveleys, Cottingham, Derby, Dewsbury, Doncaster, Elloughton, Goole, Halifax, Hessle, Huddersfield, Hull, Leeds, Leicester, Leicester (Fosse Park), Liverpool, Loughborough, Manchester, Mansfield, Milton Keynes, Northampton, Nottingham, Oldham, Preston, Rochdale, Rotherham, Sheffield, St Helens, Stockport, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Wakefield, Warrington, Wigan, York

Downton Abbey Behind the Scenes & Warwick Page 60

Thu 6 to Fri 7 Apr

Acocks Green, Altrincham, Anlaby, Ashton-under-Lyne, Barnsley, Beverley, Billingham, Birkenhead, Birmingham, Blackburn, Blackpool, Bolton, Bradford, Bridlington, Bury, Castleford, Chesterfield, Chester-le-Street, Cleveleys, Cottingham, Darlington, Derby, Dewsbury, Doncaster, Dudley, Durham, Elloughton, Filey, Gateshead, Goole, Halifax, Hartlepool, Hessle, Heworth, Huddersfield, Hull, Leeds, Leicester, Leicester (Fosse Park), Liverpool, Loughborough, Manchester, Mansfield, Middlesbrough, Milton Keynes, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North Shields, Northampton, Nottingham, Oldham, Peterlee, Preston, Rochdale, Rotherham, Scarborough, Sheffield, Solihull, South Shields, St Helens, Stockport, Stockton-on-Tees, Sunderland, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Wakefield, Wallsend, Walsall, Warrington, Washington, Whitley Bay, Wigan, Wolverhampton, York

Altrincham, Anlaby, Ashton-under-Lyne, Barnsley, Beverley, Billingham, Birkenhead, Blackburn, Blackpool, Bolton, Bradford, Bridlington, Bury, Castleford, Chesterfield, Chester-le-Street, Cleveleys, Cottingham, Darlington, Derby, Dewsbury, Doncaster, Durham, Elloughton, Filey, Gateshead, Goole, Halifax, Hartlepool, Hessle, Heworth, Huddersfield, Hull, Leeds, Leicester, Leicester (Fosse Park), Liverpool, Loughborough, Manchester, Mansfield, Middlesbrough, Milton Keynes, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North Shields, Northampton, Nottingham, Oldham, Peterlee, Preston, Rochdale, Rotherham, Scarborough, Sheffield, South Shields, St Helens, Stockport, Stockton-on-Tees, Sunderland, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Wakefield, Wallsend, Warrington, Washington, Whitley Bay, Wigan, York

£179

Edinburgh Tattoo & the Ayrshire Coast Page 61 4 Days

Fri 4 to Mon 7 Aug

Fri 11 to Mon 14 Aug

Fri 18 to Mon 21 Aug

Fri 25 to Mon 28 Aug

Anlaby, Beverley, Billingham, Bridlington, Chester-le-Street, Cottingham, Darlington, Durham, Elloughton, Filey, Gateshead, Goole, Hartlepool, Hessle, Heworth, Hull, Middlesbrough, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North Shields, Peterlee, Scarborough, South Shields, Stockton-on-Tees, Sunderland, Wallsend, Washington, Whitley Bay £269

Altrincham, Ashton-under-Lyne, Birkenhead, Blackburn, Blackpool, Bolton, Bury, Cleveleys, Liverpool, Manchester, Oldham, Preston, Rochdale, St Helens, Stockport, Warrington, Wigan £269

Anlaby, Beverley, Bradford, Chester-le-Street, Cottingham, Darlington, Dewsbury, Durham, Elloughton, Gateshead, Goole, Halifax, Hessle, Heworth, Huddersfield, Hull, Leeds, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North Shields, Wakefield, Wallsend, Washington, Whitley Bay £269

Altrincham, Ashton-under-Lyne, Birkenhead, Blackburn, Blackpool, Bolton, Bury, Cleveleys, Liverpool, Manchester, Oldham, Preston, Rochdale, St Helens, Stockport, Warrington, Wigan £269

Edinburgh Tattoo Weekend Page 61 3 Days

Fri 4 to Sun 6 Aug

Sat 5 to Mon 7 Aug

Tue 15 to Thu 17 Aug

Thu 17 to Sat 19 Aug

Sun 20 to Tue 22 Aug

Acocks Green, Altrincham, Ashton-under-Lyne, Birkenhead, Birmingham, Blackburn, Blackpool, Bolton, Bury, Cleveleys, Dudley, Liverpool, Manchester, Oldham, Preston, Rochdale, Solihull, St Helens, Stockport, Walsall, Warrington, Wigan, Wolverhampton £259

Barnsley, Bradford, Chesterfield, Derby, Dewsbury, Halifax, Huddersfield, Leeds, Rotherham, Sheffield, Wakefield £259

Anlaby, Beverley, Chester-le-Street, Cottingham, Darlington, Durham, Elloughton, Gateshead, Goole, Hessle, Heworth, Hull, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North Shields, Wallsend, Washington, Whitley Bay £259

Billingham, Bridlington, Filey, Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Peterlee, Scarborough, South Shields, Stockton-on-Tees, Sunderland £259

Castleford, Doncaster, Leicester, Leicester (Fosse Park), Loughborough, Mansfield, Milton Keynes, Northampton, Nottingham, Sutton-in-Ashfield, York £259

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Bristol International Balloon Fiesta Page 58 2 Days

Mon 7 to Fri 11 Aug

Mon 14 to Fri 18 Aug

Mon 21 to Fri 25 Aug

Barnsley, Bradford, Castleford, Chesterfield, Derby, Dewsbury, Doncaster, Halifax, Huddersfield, Leeds, Leicester, Leicester (Fosse Park), Loughborough, Mansfield, Milton Keynes, Northampton, Nottingham, Rotherham, Sheffield, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Wakefield, York £329

Anlaby, Beverley, Billingham, Bridlington, Chester-le-Street, Cottingham, Darlington, Durham, Elloughton, Filey, Gateshead, Goole, Hartlepool, Hessle, Heworth, Hull, Middlesbrough, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North Shields, Peterlee, Scarborough, South Shields, Stockton-on-Tees, Sunderland, Wallsend, Washington, Whitley Bay £329

Acocks Green, Altrincham, Ashton-under-Lyne, Birkenhead, Birmingham, Blackburn, Blackpool, Bolton, Bury, Cleveleys, Dudley, Liverpool, Manchester, Oldham, Preston, Rochdale, Solihull, St Helens, Stockport, Walsall, Warrington, Wigan, Wolverhampton £329

Flying Scotsman Centenary Anniversary Celebration & Liverpool Page 56 3 Days

Fri 10 to Sun 12 Mar

Barnsley, Bradford, Castleford, Chesterfield, Derby, Dewsbury, Doncaster, Halifax, Huddersfield, Leeds, Leicester, Leicester (Fosse Park), Loughborough, Mansfield, Milton Keynes, Northampton, Nottingham, Rotherham, Sheffield, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Wakefield, York £229

Flying Scotsman Centenary Anniversary Steam Train Experience Page 56 2 Days

Sun 12 to Mon 13 Mar

Anlaby, Barnsley, Beverley, Billingham, Bradford, Bridlington, Castleford, Chesterfield, Chester-le-Street, Cottingham, Darlington, Derby, Dewsbury, Doncaster, Durham, Elloughton, Filey, Gateshead, Goole, Halifax, Hartlepool, Hessle, Heworth, Huddersfield, Hull, Leeds, Leicester, Leicester (Fosse Park), Loughborough, Mansfield, Middlesbrough, Milton Keynes, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North Shields, Northampton, Nottingham, Peterlee, Rotherham, Scarborough, Sheffield, South Shields, Stockton-on-Tees, Sunderland, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Wakefield, Wallsend, Washington, Whitley Bay, York

£149 Sat

Acocks Green, Birkenhead, Birmingham, Blackburn, Blackpool, Bolton, Cleveleys, Dudley, Liverpool, Preston, Solihull, St Helens, Walsall, Warrington, Wigan, Wolverhampton £149

Acocks

Fri 7 to Sat 8 Jul

Cleveleys, Cottingham, Darlington, Derby, Dewsbury, Doncaster, Dudley, Durham, Elloughton, Filey, Gateshead, Goole, Halifax, Hartlepool, Hessle, Heworth, Huddersfield, Hull, Leeds, Leicester, Leicester (Fosse Park), Liverpool, Loughborough, Manchester, Mansfield, Middlesbrough, Milton Keynes, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North Shields, Northampton, Nottingham, Oldham, Peterlee, Preston, Rochdale, Rotherham, Scarborough, Sheffield, Solihull, South Shields, St Helens, Stockport, Stockton-on-Tees, Sunderland, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Wakefield, Wallsend, Walsall, Warrington, Washington, Whitley Bay, Wigan, Wolverhampton, York

Harrogate Spring Flower Show & Skipton Market

Acocks Green, Altrincham, Anlaby, Ashton-under-Lyne, Barnsley, Beverley, Billingham, Birkenhead, Birmingham, Blackburn, Blackpool, Bolton, Bradford, Bridlington, Bury, Castleford, Chesterfield, Chester-le-Street, Cleveleys, Cottingham, Darlington, Derby, Dewsbury, Doncaster, Dudley, Durham, Elloughton, Filey, Gateshead, Goole, Halifax, Hartlepool, Hessle, Heworth, Huddersfield, Hull, Leeds, Leicester, Leicester (Fosse Park), Liverpool, Loughborough, Manchester, Mansfield, Middlesbrough, Milton Keynes, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North Shields, Northampton, Nottingham, Oldham, Peterlee, Preston, Rochdale, Rotherham, Scarborough, Sheffield, Solihull, South Shields, St Helens, Stockport, Stockton-on-Tees, Sunderland, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Wakefield, Wallsend, Walsall, Warrington, Washington, Whitley Bay, Wigan, Wolverhampton, York

Acocks Green, Altrincham, Anlaby, Ashton-under-Lyne, Barnsley, Beverley, Billingham, Birkenhead, Birmingham, Blackburn, Blackpool, Bolton, Bridlington, Bury, Castleford, Chesterfield, Chester-le-Street, Cleveleys, Cottingham, Darlington, Derby, Doncaster, Dudley, Durham, Elloughton, Filey, Gateshead, Goole, Hartlepool, Hessle, Heworth, Hull, Leicester, Leicester (Fosse Park), Liverpool, Loughborough, Manchester, Mansfield, Middlesbrough, Milton Keynes, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North Shields, Northampton, Nottingham, Oldham, Peterlee, Preston, Rochdale, Rotherham, Scarborough, Sheffield, Solihull, South Shields, St Helens, Stockport, Stockton-on-Tees, Sunderland, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Wallsend, Walsall, Warrington, Washington, Whitley Bay, Wigan, Wolverhampton, York

Altrincham, Anlaby, Ashton-under-Lyne, Barnsley, Beverley, Billingham, Birkenhead, Blackburn, Blackpool, Bolton, Bradford, Bridlington, Bury, Castleford, Chesterfield, Chester-le-Street, Cleveleys, Cottingham, Darlington, Derby, Dewsbury, Doncaster, Durham, Elloughton, Filey, Gateshead, Goole, Halifax, Hartlepool, Hessle, Heworth, Huddersfield, Hull, Leeds, Leicester, Leicester (Fosse Park), Liverpool, Loughborough, Manchester, Mansfield, Middlesbrough, Milton Keynes, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North Shields, Northampton, Nottingham, Oldham, Peterlee, Preston, Rochdale, Rotherham, Scarborough, Sheffield, South Shields, St Helens, Stockport, Stockton-on-Tees, Sunderland, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Wakefield, Wallsend, Warrington, Washington, Whitley Bay, Wigan, York

Acocks

Goole, Halifax, Hartlepool, Hessle, Heworth, Huddersfield, Hull, Leeds, Leicester, Leicester (Fosse Park), Liverpool, Loughborough, Manchester, Mansfield, Middlesbrough, Milton Keynes, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North Shields, Northampton, Nottingham, Oldham, Peterlee, Preston, Rochdale, Rotherham, Scarborough, Sheffield, Solihull, South Shields, St Helens, Stockport, Stockton-on-Tees, Sunderland, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Wakefield, Wallsend, Walsall, Warrington, Washington, Whitley Bay, Wigan, Wolverhampton, York

Acocks Green, Altrincham, Anlaby, Ashton-under-Lyne, Barnsley, Beverley, Billingham, Birkenhead, Birmingham, Blackburn, Blackpool, Bolton, Bradford, Bridlington, Bury, Castleford, Chesterfield, Chester-le-Street, Cleveleys, Cottingham, Darlington, Derby, Dewsbury, Doncaster, Dudley, Durham, Elloughton, Filey, Gateshead, Goole, Halifax, Hartlepool, Hessle, Heworth, Huddersfield, Hull, Leeds, Leicester, Leicester (Fosse Park), Liverpool, Loughborough, Manchester, Mansfield, Middlesbrough, Milton Keynes, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North Shields, Northampton, Nottingham, Oldham, Peterlee, Preston, Rochdale, Rotherham, Scarborough, Sheffield, Solihull, South Shields, St Helens, Stockport, Stockton-on-Tees, Sunderland, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Wakefield, Wallsend, Walsall, Warrington, Washington, Whitley Bay, Wigan, Wolverhampton, York

Acocks Green, Anlaby, Barnsley, Beverley, Billingham, Birmingham, Bradford, Bridlington, Castleford, Chesterfield, Chester-le-Street, Cottingham, Darlington, Derby, Dewsbury, Doncaster, Dudley, Durham, Elloughton, Filey, Gateshead, Goole, Halifax, Hartlepool, Hessle, Heworth, Huddersfield, Hull, Leeds, Leicester, Leicester (Fosse Park), Loughborough, Mansfield, Middlesbrough, Milton Keynes, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North Shields, Northampton, Nottingham, Peterlee, Rotherham, Scarborough, Sheffield, Solihull, South Shields, Stockton-on-Tees, Sunderland, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Wakefield, Wallsend, Walsall, Washington, Whitley Bay, Wolverhampton, York

£169

£119

£239

RHS Tatton Park Flower Show & Bridgewater Gardens

Haworth 1940s Celebration

Green, Altrincham, Anlaby, Ashton-under-Lyne, Barnsley, Beverley, Billingham, Birkenhead, Birmingham, Blackburn, Blackpool, Bolton, Bradford, Bridlington, Bury, Castleford, Chesterfield, Chester-le-Street, Cleveleys, Cottingham, Darlington, Derby, Dewsbury, Doncaster, Dudley, Durham, Elloughton, Filey, Gateshead,

Edinburgh Tattoo, Loch Lomond & Ayrshire

Hampton Court Palace Flower Show & RHS Wisley Page 52 2 Days

Green, Altrincham, Anlaby, Ashton-under-Lyne, Barnsley, Beverley, Billingham, Birkenhead, Birmingham, Blackburn, Blackpool, Bolton, Bradford, Bridlington, Bury, Castleford, Chesterfield, Chester-le-Street,

Royal International Air Tattoo, Fairford Page 57

Fri 14 to Sun 16 Jul

Altrincham, Anlaby, Ashton-under-Lyne, Barnsley, Beverley, Billingham, Birkenhead, Blackburn, Blackpool, Bolton, Bradford, Bridlington, Bury, Castleford, Chesterfield, Chester-le-Street, Cleveleys, Cottingham, Darlington, Derby, Dewsbury, Doncaster, Durham, Elloughton, Filey, Gateshead, Goole, Halifax, Hartlepool, Hessle, Heworth, Huddersfield, Hull, Leeds, Leicester, Leicester (Fosse Park), Liverpool, Loughborough, Manchester, Mansfield, Middlesbrough, Milton Keynes, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North Shields, Northampton, Nottingham, Oldham, Peterlee, Preston, Rochdale, Rotherham, Scarborough, Sheffield, South Shields, St Helens, Stockport, Stockton-on-Tees, Sunderland, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Wakefield, Wallsend, Warrington, Washington, Whitley Bay, Wigan, York

£249

Southport Flower Show & Liverpool Page 54 2 Days

Sat 19 to Sun 20 Aug

Altrincham, Anlaby, Ashton-under-Lyne, Barnsley, Beverley, Billingham, Bradford, Bridlington, Bury, Chesterfield, Chester-le-Street, Cottingham, Darlington, Derby, Dewsbury, Durham, Elloughton, Filey, Gateshead, Goole, Halifax, Hartlepool, Hessle, Heworth, Huddersfield, Hull, Leeds, Manchester, Middlesbrough, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North Shields, Oldham, Peterlee, Rochdale, Rotherham, Scarborough, Sheffield, South Shields, Stockport, Stockton-on-Tees, Sunderland, Wakefield, Wallsend, Washington, Whitley Bay

Tall Ships in Hartlepool & Historic York Page 55 2 Days

Sun 9 to Mon 10 Jul

Acocks Green, Altrincham, Anlaby, Ashton-under-Lyne, Barnsley, Beverley, Birkenhead, Birmingham, Blackburn, Blackpool, Bolton, Bradford, Bury, Castleford, Chesterfield, Cleveleys, Cottingham, Derby, Dewsbury, Doncaster, Dudley, Elloughton, Goole, Halifax, Hessle, Huddersfield, Hull, Leeds, Leicester, Leicester (Fosse Park), Liverpool, Loughborough, Manchester, Mansfield, Milton Keynes, Northampton, Nottingham, Oldham, Preston, Rochdale, Rotherham, Sheffield, Solihull, St Helens, Stockport, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Wakefield, Walsall, Warrington, Wigan, Wolverhampton, York

Wed 12 to Thu 13 Jul

Acocks Green, Altrincham, Anlaby, Ashton-under-Lyne, Barnsley, Beverley, Billingham, Birkenhead, Birmingham, Blackburn, Blackpool, Bolton, Bradford, Bridlington, Bury, Castleford, Chesterfield, Chester-le-Street, Cleveleys, Cottingham, Darlington, Derby, Dewsbury, Doncaster, Dudley, Durham, Elloughton, Filey, Gateshead, Goole, Halifax, Hartlepool, Hessle, Heworth, Huddersfield, Hull, Leeds, Leicester, Leicester (Fosse Park), Liverpool, Loughborough, Manchester, Mansfield, Middlesbrough, Milton Keynes, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North Shields, Northampton, Nottingham, Oldham, Peterlee, Preston, Rochdale, Rotherham, Scarborough, Sheffield, Solihull, South Shields, St Helens, Stockport, Stockton-on-Tees, Sunderland, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Wakefield, Wallsend, Walsall, Warrington, Washington, Whitley Bay, Wigan, Wolverhampton, York

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The Great Yorkshire Show Page 60 2 Days

Whitby Regatta & Scarborough Page 58 2 Days

Acocks Green, Altrincham, Anlaby, Ashton-under-Lyne, Barnsley, Beverley, Billingham, Birkenhead, Birmingham, Blackburn, Blackpool, Bolton, Bradford, Bridlington, Bury, Castleford, Chesterfield, Chester-le-Street, Cleveleys, Cottingham, Darlington, Derby, Dewsbury, Doncaster, Dudley, Durham, Elloughton, Filey, Gateshead, Goole, Halifax, Hartlepool, Hessle, Heworth, Huddersfield, Hull, Leeds, Leicester, Leicester (Fosse Park), Liverpool, Loughborough, Manchester, Mansfield, Middlesbrough, Milton Keynes, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North Shields, Northampton, Nottingham, Oldham, Peterlee, Preston, Rochdale, Rotherham, Scarborough, Sheffield, Solihull, South Shields, St Helens, Stockport, Stockton-on-Tees, Sunderland, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Wakefield, Wallsend, Walsall, Warrington, Washington, Whitley Bay, Wigan, Wolverhampton,