Coach Touring Directory by Beau Media

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Accommodation, attractions, events, shows and much much more...

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Groups Why not join the hundreds of groups that travel with us every year and discover all the benefits of Daish’s Holidays for yourself.

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All our hotels are accredited as COVID safe under the Visit Britain good to go scheme

places for groups over 20 people

A choice of 12 fantastic hotels spread across 10 locations

Great value half board breaks including nightly entertainment

Fleet of 26 luxury coaches to provide comfortable travel

Dedicated groups team to support you from booking to arrival

Over 40 years of award winning customer service

Get in touch with us Today! Call 01202 638 841 or visit daishs.com

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Isle of Wight

Bournemouth

Eastbourne

Newquay

Weymouth

Blackpool

Llandudno

Torquay

Lake District

Scarborough

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Welcome to Coach Touring The Directory 2025 As we turn the page on another year, there’s much to celebrate in the world of coach travel. This thriving mode of transport is moving full steam ahead – and with good reason. Beyond the undeniable charm of travelling together, modern advancements in coach technology are revolutionising the journey. With cutting-edge air filtration systems delivering cleaner, fresher air, and the rising costs of fuel making individual travel less feasible, coaches are proving to be a smart, sustainable, and budget-friendly choice. But it’s not just about convenience. Coaches are a cornerstone of British transport, and the latest data from the Confederation of Passenger

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Transport shines a spotlight on their incredible impact. Did you know that coaches facilitate over 450 million journeys each year? That’s an astounding 40% of the trips completed on the national rail network! And their contribution doesn’t stop at moving people – this vital industry drives a staggering £6.4 billion into the UK economy annually. This directory is your ultimate guide to exploring new destinations, discovering key industry insights, and connecting with like-minded professionals. So, buckle up for an exciting year ahead – the road is calling, and the future of coach travel is brighter than ever!

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publisher cannot accept liability for errors or omissions, no matter how they arise. Readers are advised to get facts and statements confirmed by suppliers when making enquiries. The opinions of the author are not necessarily those as the publisher. All rights are reserved. No reproduction of any part of this magazine may be carried out without the consent of the publisher being obtained in the first instance.

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[www.welovecoaches.com](http://www.welovecoaches.com), enhancing visibility and driving potential business. Operators also benefit from Familiarisation (FAM) trips, which allow them to refine their offerings, increase sales, and build lasting client relationships.

The Coach Tourism Association (CTA) is the UK’s leading organisation for the coach tourism industry, representing over 300 members. This diverse membership includes coach tour operators, tour wholesalers, and industry suppliers such as hotel groups, tourist boards, visitor attractions, ticket agencies, and ferry operators. The CTA fosters collaboration and excellence across the sector, making it an essential association for those involved in coach tourism.

Supplier members enjoy unique advantages, including participation in the annual Conference and Workshop, which features one-on-one speed networking sessions. This event offers an unparalleled chance to engage directly with operators and decision-makers. Supplier members also receive free access to a GDPR-compliant membership list, complimentary listings on the CTA website and annual Handbook, and priority access to promotional opportunities, ensuring visibility and direct client engagement. For more information about membership and upcoming events, visit the CTA website at www.coachtourismassociation.co.uk

Joining the CTA means becoming part of a vibrant community committed to promoting and advancing coach tourism across the UK. It’s a platform for growth, collaboration, and success in this dynamic and evolving tourism sector.

Membership with the CTA brings a wealth of benefits. For operator members, the CTA logo can be proudly displayed on promotional materials and websites, symbolising quality and trust. Members gain free or discounted access to networking events throughout the year, providing invaluable opportunities to build industry connections, share insights, and stay ahead of market trends. A live link to their website is featured on the consumer-facing platform

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Accommodation Providers Abacus Hotels Limited White Lion House, 20 Station Street, Swaffham, Norfolk, PE37 7LH Tel: 01760 725725 Email: marketing@abacushotels.co.uk www.abacushotels.co.uk

Intercontinental Hotels Group Broadwater Park, Denham, Buckinghamshire UB9 5HR Tel: 0845 607 3777 www.ihg.com

Britannia Hotels Halecroft, 253 Hale Road, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA15 8RE Tel: 0871 221 0191 www.britanniahotels.com

Legacy Hotels 3 Henley Court, Prince Harry Road, Henley-in-Arden, Warwickshire B95 5BA Tel: 07794 210049 www.legacy-hotels.co.uk

Best Western Hotels Consort House, Amy Johnson Way, Clifton Moor, York YO30 4GP Tel: 0845 194 9813 www.bestwestern.co.uk/groups

Langstone Cliff Hotel Mount Pleasant Road, Dawlish Warren, Dawlish, EX7 0NA Email: info@langstone-hotel.co.uk www.langstone-hotel.co.uk Tel: 01626 868000

Butlins Ltd Butlins Group Holidays, Skegness, PE25 1NJ Tel: 0845 070 4747 www.butlins.com/groups

Marriott Hotels Hinchingbrooke Business Park, Kingfisher Way, Huntingdon PE29 6FL Tel: 01480 426 966 www.marriott.co.uk

Choice Hotels Ireland Choice Hotels Ireland Morrisons House, Morrisons Island Cork, Ireland www.choicehotels.ie

Modern Hotels Roseville Street, St Helier, Jersey JE1 4HE Tel: +44 1534 88881 www.modernhotels.com

Corus Hotels The Old Farmhouse, Rossway Park, Berkhamsted, Herts HP4 3TZ Tel: 0844 736 8656 www.corushotels.co

Philema Hospitality Management 9 Esplanade Road, Newquay TR7 1PS www.philemahospitalitymanagement.co.uk

Crerar Hotels Head Office, 1 Queen Charlotte Lane, Edinburgh EH6 6BL Tel: 0131 554 7173 www.crerarhotels.com

Pontins Britannia Jinky Jersey LTD T/A Pontins, Ainsdale House, Shore Road, Ainsdale, Southport, PR8 2PZ Tel: 0871 474 0744 www.pontins.com

Daish's Holidays Email: info@daishs.com Tel: 01202 638840 www.daishs.com

Skiddaw Hotel 31 Main St, Keswick CA12 5BN Tel: 0800 840 1243 www.lakedistricthotels.net

Haven & British Holidays 1 Park Lane, Hemel Hempstead HP2 4YL Tel: 0871 230 1911 www.havengroups.co.uk

Strathmore Hotels 116 Strathmore House, East Kilbride, Glasgow G74 1LF Tel: 01355 266886 www.strathmorehotels.com

Hilton Hotels Maple Court, Central Park, Reeds Crescent, Watford WD24 4QQ Tel: 0845 7090505 www.hilton.co.uk

The Esplanade Hotel, Newquay, Cornwall, TR7 1PS Tel: 01637 873333 or emailgroups@philema.co.uk

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GREAT FOR

Groups Why not join the hundreds of groups that travel with us every year and discover all the benefits of Daish’s Holidays for yourself.

FREE

All our hotels are accredited as COVID safe under the Visit Britain good to go scheme

places for groups over 20 people

A choice of 12 fantastic hotels spread across 10 locations

Great value half board breaks including nightly entertainment

Fleet of 26 luxury coaches to provide comfortable travel

Dedicated groups team to support you from booking to arrival

Over 40 years of award winning customer service

Get in touch with us Today! Call 01202 638 841 or visit daishs.com

facebook.com/daishsholidaysforgroups

@daishs4groups

Isle of Wight

Bournemouth

Eastbourne

Newquay

Weymouth

Blackpool

Llandudno

Torquay

Lake District

Scarborough

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Ferry & Fixed Link Operators Blue Funnel Ferry House Ocean Village Ocean Way Southampton SO14 3FJ Tel: 023 80 223278 www.bluefunnel.co.uk Brittany Ferries Group Travel, The Brittany Centre, Wharf Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire PO2 8RU Tel: 0330 159 7003 www.brittanyferries.com

Caledonian Macbrayne LTD The Ferry Terminal, Gourock, Inverclyde, Scotland PA19 1QP Tel: 01475 650100 www.calmac.co.uk Condor Ferries Limited Tel: 0345 609 1024 www.condorferries.co.uk CROISIEUROPE Tel: 0208 328 1281 www.croisieurope.co.uk

DFDS International Passenger Terminal, North Shields, NE29 6EE www.dfds.co.uk Tel: 0871 522 9955

Eurotunnel Coach Sales Centre, UK Terminal, Ashford Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT18 8XX Tel: 08443 35 35 35 www.eurotunnel.com Gosport Ferry Limited South Street, Gosport, Hampshire PO12 1EP Tel: 023 9252 4551 www.gosportferry.co.uk

Hovertravel Quay Road, Ryde, Isle of Wight PO33 2HD Tel: 01983 717700 www.hovertravel.co.uk

Irish Ferries The Plaza Suite 4D – 4th Floor 100 Old Hall Street Liverpool L3 9QJ Tel: 0871 730 0400 www.irishferries.co.uk Isle of Man Steam Packet Imperial Buildings, Douglas, Isle of Man IM1 2BY Tel: +44 1624 645645 www.steam-packet.com John O'Groats Ferries Ferry Office, John O’ Groats, Caithness Scotland KW1 4YR Tel: 01955 611353 www.jogferry.co.uk

Mersey Ferries Limited Merseytravel, PO Box 1976, Liverpool L69 3HN Tel: 0151 236 7676 www.merseyferries.co.uk Northlink Ferries Ltd NorthLink Ferries, Stromness Ferry Terminal, Ferry Road, Stromness, Orkney, KW16 3BH Tel: 0845 6000 449 www.northlinkferries.co.uk

P&O Ferries Groups Reservations Department, Channel House, Channel View Road, Dover, Kent CT17 9TJ Tel: 08716 641641 www.poferries.com/en Red Funnel 12 Bugle Street, Southampton

SO14 2JY Tel: 0844 844 9988 www.redfunnel.co.uk

Stena Line Limited Stena House Station Approach Holyhead Anglesey LL65 1DQ Tel: 08445 764 764 www.stenaline.co.uk

Solent Cruises Ltd Thetis Wharf, Medina Road, Cowes PO31 7BX Telephone: 01983 564602 Email: info@solentcruises.co.uk www.solentcruises.co.uk Wightlink Limited Wightlink Ltd, PO Box 59, Portsmouth, PO1 2XB Tel: 0333 999 7333 www.wightlink.co.uk

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Travel Trade Contacts Association of Group Travel Organisers Email: agto@agto.co.uk Tel: 020 8253 4505 www.agto.co.uk

Heritage Railway Association 2 Littlestone Rd, Littlestone, New Romney TN28 8PL www.heritagerailways.com Tel: 0800 756 5111

Association of Leading Visitor Attractions (ALVA) Somerset House, New Wing, Strand London WC2R 1LA Tel: 020 7222 1728 www.alva.org.uk

Museums Association 42 Clerkenwell Close, London EC1R 0AZ Tel: 020 7566 7800 www.museumsassociation.org

Air Travel Organisers' Licensing (ATOL) Consumer Protection Group Aviation House, Gatwick Gatwick Airport South West Sussex RH6 0YR Tel: 0330 022 1500

Isle of Man Tourism, 1st Floor, St Georges Court, Upper Church Street, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM1 1EX, Tel: +44 1624 686400 www.visitisleofman.com/groups

British Association of Leisure Parks, Piers & Attractions 29-30 Ely Place London EC1N 6TD Tel: +44 0207 403 4455 www.balppa.org

The National Trust Heelis, Kemble Drive, Swindon SN2 2NA Tel: 0344 800 1895 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/groups-and-travel-trade

British Resorts Association British Destinations Tel: 0151 934 2285 / 2286 www.britishdestinations.co.uk

The Society of London Theatre 32 Rose Street, London, WC2E 9ET Tel: 020 7557 6700 www.solt.co.uk

CADW: Welsh Historic Monuments Welsh Government, Plas Carew, Unit 5/7 Cefn Coed, Parc Nantgarw Cardiff, CF15 7QQ Tel: 01443 336000 www.cadw.wales.gov.uk

VisitBritain Thames Tower, Black's Road, London, W6 9EL www.visitbritain.com

VisitScotland Ocean Point One, 94 Ocean Drive, Edinburgh EH6 6JH Tel: 0131 472 2222 www.visitscotland.com

Coach Tourism Council Trading as Coach Tourism Association Ltd Coach Tourism Association Unit 4 Marshbrook Business Park Church Stretton Shropshire SY6 6QE Tel: 01694 781283 www.coachtourismcouncil.co.uk

Department for Culture, Media & Sport 100 Parliament Street London SW1A 2BQ www.culture.gov.uk

English Heritage The Engine House Fire Fly Avenue Swindon SN2 2EH Tel: 0370 333 1181 www.english-heritage.org.uk/traveltrade

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insights into York’s rich history as guests pass iconic landmarks such as Clifford’s Tower and the city’s ancient walls. The leisurely pace of the cruise allows groups to fully appreciate the stunning architecture and scenic beauty of the city.

A popular choice for all group sizes is the Fish & Chips cruise, which combines a traditional British meal with breathtaking views of the city’s waterfront. It’s the ideal way to enjoy great food and even better scenery. City Cruises York can accommodate large coach parties, social groups, or corporate delegates, offering reserved seating, friendly service, and a selection of drinks from the bar. Every group is warmly welcomed aboard for a seamless and enjoyable experience. Discover Tunbridge Wells, nestled in the heart of the Garden of England

For an unforgettable day on the River Ouse, groups can book their cruise today and see York from a whole new perspective.

Tunbridge Wells is an all-year round destination with annual events including Jazz on the Pantiles, music concerts and literary, antiques, food and drink festivals alongside open gardens, the Tunbridge Wells circular walk, foodie experiences and seasonal events. It is also a historically fascinating town, visitors have been coming to Royal Tunbridge Wells since the discovery of the Chalybeate Spring in 1606. The Wells became a favourite destination for fashionable society as the place to be and be seen which led to the development of accommodation and places of entertainment such as coffee houses, gaming-rooms and an assembly room for dances and balls, along with hosting horse races on the Old Race Track (now protected footpaths on The Common). In 1909 it received its ‘Royal’ status from King Edward VII thanks to its many royal and aristocratic visitors and was once the holiday location for a young Queen Victoria, who also used to worship at King Charles the Martyr Church by The Pantiles.

Welcome to 1599 at the Royal College — A Historic Gem in the Heart of Glasgow! Celebrate 425 Years of History and Innovation with Unforgettable Experiences for Your Tour Groups.

Royal Tunbridge Wells in Kent has long been a popular destination for tours and groups, conveniently situated just over an hour from Dover and Greater London and just 25 minutes from the M25 network. This Royal Spa town offers visitors the best of all worlds; set within an area of outstanding natural beauty, the home of Decimus Burton architecture, The Pantiles and Chalybeate spring, two thriving theatres, an award-winning grass-roots music venue, the Spa Valley Railway and the recent addition of The Amelia Scott , a cultural centre housing art exhibitions, interactive historical rooms and the museum.

Today, Tunbridge Wells is also a premier hospitality and shopping location with over 250 places to eat and drink and a broad range of big brands and boutique independents within the key shopping areas; Royal Victoria Place, The Camden Quarter, The Old High Street, Chapel Place and The Pantiles. The town also has dedicated coach parking bays five minutes’ walk from the town centre or The Pantiles. For more information visit www.visittunbridgewells.com/tours City Cruises

City Cruises York offers a variety of exceptional group experiences on the picturesque River Ouse, making it the perfect choice for coach parties, family reunions, corporate events, or special celebrations. With a range of tailored packages, guests can enjoy a unique and memorable way to explore York’s historic landmarks from the water.

Looking for an exceptional destination to add to your tour packages? 1599 at the Royal College offers a unique, enriching experience that your guests will never forget. Nestled in Glasgow’s city centre, this iconic venue is a hidden gem, combining fascinating history, breathtaking architecture, and a world-class culinary experience, all within the prestigious Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow (RCPSG).

For a relaxing sightseeing cruise, expert guides provide fascinating

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Celebrating 425 Years of Medical Innovation

Imagine your guests stepping into the very institution where Joseph Lister, the father of antiseptic surgery, pioneered medical advancements that transformed healthcare worldwide. Founded in 1599, RCPSG has been a beacon of innovation, inspiring medical milestones for over four centuries. With our 425th anniversary, there's no better time to explore the rich heritage of 1599. Walking through these storied halls, your guests will be captivated by the College’s history, which is brought to life through guided tours and interactive displays that celebrate Scotland’s contributions to medicine.

1599 at the Royal College is more than just a beautiful venue; it’s a place of pioneering breakthroughs. From antiseptic surgery to cuttingedge medical practices, RCPSG has shaped healthcare for centuries, making it a must-visit for history lovers, science enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the evolution of medicine. Your guests will leave inspired by the remarkable legacy of Scottish innovation and the College’s ongoing impact on healthcare around the world.

Perfectly Located in Glasgow’s Vibrant City Centre

Located just moments from Glasgow’s top hotels, shopping streets, and cultural landmarks, 1599 at the Royal College makes for an ideal stop on any Glasgow itinerary. Our central location means easy access for tour buses and ample nearby attractions, allowing your guests to enjoy the best of the city before or after their visit. This prime location offers the perfect blend of Scottish heritage and modern urban appeal, right in the heart of Glasgow.

Make 1599 at the Royal College the highlight of your Glasgow tour packages! Contact us today to learn more about our group offerings, and let us help you create a memorable experience that your guests will be talking about for years to come.

A Culinary Experience to Remember

Contact: Phone-0845 388 1599 Email: bookings@1599.co.uk Website: www.1599.co.uk

Dining at 1599 is more than a meal— it’s a culinary journey. Our talented chefs create outstanding menus that feature the best seasonal ingredients, celebrating Scotland’s rich culinary heritage with a modern twist. Whether your guests prefer a traditional Scottish lunch, afternoon tea, or a full-course dinner, our chefs craft each dish to perfection, offering a taste of Scotland that’s sure to delight. Special dietary options, including vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free, ensure that every guest is catered to.

Heights of Abraham

Just a few miles from Chatsworth, Bakewell, and Dovedale, overlooking Matlock Bath, you’ll find the Heights of Abraham, a historic hilltop estate offering a mix of overground and underground attractions. Officially recognised as Derbyshire’s oldest tourist attraction, visitors have been exploring this captivating site since 1787.

Today, you can glide across the picturesque Derwent Valley in enclosed cable cars to discover the 60-acre estate and its fascinating cavern network. Allow at least three hours to enjoy exhibitions and guided tours through illuminated caverns, once mined for lead. Informative guides bring the history of this unique site to life with regular tours throughout the day. Highlights include engaging exhibitions and the charming “Mirror on the Past” period costume display. Awarded Gold Standard by Visit England, the Heights of Abraham promises a warm welcome alongside breathtaking views and inspiring attractions. Perfect for groups and coach trips. For more information email vip@heightsofabraham.com

Impeccable Service with Flexible Tour Packages

At 1599, we’re dedicated to making every visit smooth, memorable, and enjoyable. Our award-winning events team understands the unique needs of tour groups and will work with you to create tailored packages that suit your schedule and budget. We offer a range of packages designed to accommodate tours of all sizes, with flexible options that include guided tours, dining experiences, and even live demonstrations. 12

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Discover 425 years of history at 1599 at the Royal College Looking for an unforgettable group outing? Step into 425 years of history with a private, bespoke guided tour at 1599, the historic Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow. Our expert guides will lead you through centuries of medical marvels, stunning architecture, and fascinating stories from Glasgow’s past.

Perfect for Coach Tours:

• Exclusive Guided Tours: Tailored just for your group, bringing history to life with engaging storytelling. • Great Group Rates: Competitive pricing for group bookings, making it an affordable yet memorable experience. • Delicious Catering Options: Indulge in a range of catering packages, from light refreshments to full meals, carefully prepared to satisfy every appetite.

Book your group tour today to experience the rich heritage of Glasgow at 1599. Contact us now to reserve your spot and make your next tour one to remember! Contact Info: 0845 388 1599 | bookings@1599.co.uk | www.1599.co.uk

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Stockwood Discovery Centre London Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 4LX www.lutonculture.com/stockwood-discovery-centre

Many country lanes and paths criss-cross Bedfordshire through splendid scenery. It is home to some of the world's most endangered species at some of the UK's best animal attractions including Woburn Safari Park and Whipsnade Wild Animal Park. The Hangars at Cardington are a reminder of the areas rich aviation heritage. Groups can follow the WW11 'Airfield Trail' around the north of the county. For a real 'vintage' experience, groups will enjoy the Shuttleworth Collection where aircraft are kept in full flying order. Antique lovers will love to browse in the quaint shops of Georgian Ampthill and Woburn where they can also visit the magnificent Abbey.

The Higgins Bedford Castle Lane, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 3XD www.thehigginsbedford.org.uk Whipsnade Wild Animal Park Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 2LF www.whipsnade.co.uk

Bedford Tourism Bedford Borough Council, Town Hall, St Paul's Square, Bedford, Bedfordshire, www.bedford.gov.uk/tourism

Woburn Abbey Woburn, Bedfordshire, MK17 9WA www.woburnabbey.co.uk

Bird of Prey Centre Old Warden Park, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 9EA www.birdofpreycentre.co.uk

Woburn Safari Park Woburn, Milton Keynes, Bedfordshire, MK17 9QN www.woburnsafari.co.uk

Dunstable Downs Whipsnade Road, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 2GY www.nationaltrust.org.uk/dunstable-downs

Woodside Animal Farm & Leisure Park Mancroft Road, Aley Green, Nr Slip End, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 4DG www.woodsidefarm.co.uk

Greensand Country Various locations across Bedfordshire www.greensandcountry.com

Houghton House Houghton Park Road, Ampthill, Bedfordshire, MK45 2EY www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/houghton-house John Bunyan Community Boat John Bunyan Community Boat,Priory Marina, Priory Country Park, Barkers Lane Bedford, MK41 9DJ Group Contact Number: 07861 620 520 Group email: contactjohnbunyanboat.org John Bunyan Museum Mill Street, Bedford MK40 3EU, England www.bunyanmeeting.co.uk/museum Jordons Mill Holme Mills, Langford Road, Broom,Nr Biggleswade SG18 9JY Tel:01767 603940 www.jordonsmill.com Leighton Buzzard Railway Pages Park Station, Billington Road, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 4TN www.buzzrail.co.uk

Priory Country Park Barkers Lane, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 9DJ www.bedford.gov.uk/priorycountrypark 14

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Berkshire Legoland Windsor Resort Winkfield Road, Windsor, Berkshire, SL4 4AY www.legoland.co.uk

The region is just over an hour’s drive from London, Bristol and Oxford and the road links are excellent.

There is the Ridgeway National Path and Walbury Hill, near Inkpen is the highest chalk hill in England. A more leisurely stroll can be enjoyed alongside the Kennet and Avon Canal or the Thames. There’s also the Ascot and Newbury Racecourses.

Mapledurham House and Watermill Mapledurham, Reading, Berkshire, RG4 7TR www.mapledurham.co.uk

Ascot Racecourse Ascot Racecourse, Ascot, www.ascot.co.uk

Norden Farm Centre for the Arts Altwood Road, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 4PF www.nordenfarm.org

Reading Abbey Ruins Abbey Street, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 3BQ www.readingabbeyquarter.org.uk

Basildon Park Lower Basildon, Reading, Berkshire RG8 9NR Tel: 01491 672 382 E: basildonpark@nationaltrust.org.uk An 18th-century house restored and recreated by Lord and Lady Iliffe in the 1950s

The River & Rowing Museum Mill Meadows, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, RG9 1BF www.rrm.co.uk

Beale Park Lower Basildon, Pangbourne, Berkshire, RG8 9NW www.bealepark.org.uk

Stanley Spencer Gallery High Street, Cookham, Berkshire, SL6 9SJ www.stanleyspencer.org.uk

Bekonscot Model Village & Railway Warwick Road, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, HP9 2PL www.bekonscot.co.uk

The Silchester Roman City Walls and Amphitheatre Silchester, Hampshire, RG7 2HP www.reading.ac.uk/silchester

Bucklebury Farm Park Bucklebury, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 6RR www.buckleburyfarmpark.co.uk

Thames Valley Adventure Playground Bath Road, Taplow, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 0PR www.tvap.co.uk

Cliveden House Cliveden Road, Taplow, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 0JF www.clivedenhouse.co.uk

Ufton Court Historic House & Tithe Barn Ufton Nervet, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 4HD www.uftoncourt.co.uk

Coral Reef Waterworld Nine Mile Ride, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12 7JQ www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/coralreef

Wellington Country Park Odiham Road, Riseley, Berkshire, RG7 1SP www.wellington-country-park.co.uk

Didcot Railway Centre Didcot, Oxfordshire, OX11 7NJ www.didcotrailwaycentre.org.uk

West Berkshire Museum The Wharf, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 5AS www.westberkshireheritage.org

Dorney Court, Dorney, Windsor, Berkshire, SL4 6QP www.dorneycourt.co.uk Englefield House Englefield, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 5EN www.englefieldestate.co.uk

The Living Rainforest Hampstead Norreys, Berkshire, RG18 0TN www.livingrainforest.org 16

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Bristol Clifton Suspension Bridge Bridge Rd, Leigh Woods, Bristol BS8 3PA www.cliftonbridge.org.uk

There is plenty to discover in Bristol and the surrounding coast and countryside. It offers groups a mix of high quality attractions, restaurants and shops, in a setting of architectural splendour. The influences of days past are all around, from the city's maritime heritage to the marvels of Brunel's Bristol; a legacy of Victorian engineering that changed the face of the city forever.

English Heritage 29 Queen Square, Bristol BS1 4ND www.english-heritage.org.uk/traveltrade

Georgian House Museum 7 Great George Street, Park Street Area, Bristol, BS1 5RR www.bristolmuseums.org.uk/georgian-house-museum

Avon Valley Railway Bitton Station, Bath Road, Bitton, Bristol, BS40 6HD www.avonvalleyrailway.org

Haunted and Hidden Bristol Walking Tour Bristol Cathedral Main Gate, College Green, Park Street Area, BS1 5TJ

Ashton Court Estate Long Ashton, Bristol, BS41 9JN www.ashtoncourtestate.co.uk

Horseworld Staunton Manor Farm, Staunton Lane, Nr City of Bristol, BS14 0QJ www.horseworld.org.uk

Blaise Castle House Museum Henbury Road, Henbury, Bristol, BS10 7QS www.bristolmuseums.org.uk

Matthew of Bristol Floating Harbour, Bristol, BS1 4RB www.matthew.co.uk

Bristol Aquarium Anchor Road, Harbourside, Bristol, BS1 5TT www.bristolaquarium.co.uk

Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm Clevedon Road, Wraxhall, BS48 1PG www.noahsarkzoofarm.co.uk

Bristol Cathedral College Green, City of Bristol, BS1 5TJ www.bristol-cathedral.co.uk

Red Lodge Museum Park Row, Park Street Area BS1 5LJ www.bristolmuseums.org.uk

Bristol City Docks Welsh Back, Bristol, BS1 4SB www.bristolcitydocks.co.uk

Royal West of England Academy Queen's Road, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 1PX www.rwa.org.uk

Bristol Ferry Boat Company 44 The Grove, Bristol BS1 4RB www.bristolferry.com

SS Great Britain Museum Great Western Dockyard, Bristol, BS1 6TY www.ssgreatbritain.org

The Redgrave Theatre Percival Road, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 3LE www.redgravetheatre.com

Bristol Insight Tour Web: www.bristolinsight.co.uk

Bristol Museum and Art Gallery Queens Road, Park Street Area BS8 1RL www.bristolmuseums.org.uk

The Royal West of England Academy Queen's Road, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 1PX www.rwa.org.uk

Visit Bristol 53 Queen Square Bristol BS1 4LH www.visitbristol.co.uk

Bristol Old Vic King Street, Bristol, BS1 4ED www.bristololdvic.org.uk

We The Curious One Millennium Square, Anchor Road, Bristol, BS1 5DB www.wethecurious.org

Bristol Retail Markets Sunday 9:00 am – 3:00 pm www.cotswoldmarkets.com

Wild Place Project Blackhorse Hill, Bristol, BS10 7TP www.wildplace.org.uk

Bristol Zoo & Gardens Clifton, Bristol BS8 3HA www.bristolzoo.org.uk

Wills Memorial Building Queens Road, Park Street Area, Bristol, BS8 1RJ www.bristol.ac.uk/university/memorial-building

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Buckinghamshire De Havilland Aircraft Museum Salisbury Hall, London Colney, St Albans, AL2 1BU www.dehavillandmuseum.co.uk

Buckinghamshire stretches from the outskirts of London towards the Midlands. Well known as an escape to a contrasting landscape of tranquil countryside and lively towns, it is home to the rolling Chiltern Hills and the meandering River Thames.

Hellfire Caves Church Ln, West Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP14 3AH www.hellfirecaves.co.uk

Amersham Museum 49 High St, Amersham, Buckinghamshire, HP7 0DP www.amershammuseum.org

Ascott House and Gardens Ascott Estate, Wing, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 0PT www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ascott

Hughenden High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire HP14 4LA Tel: 01494 755565 E: hughenden@nationaltrust.org.uk Amid rolling Chilterns countryside, discover the country home of the Victorian Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli

Aylesbury Waterside Theatre Exchange St, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP20 1UG www.atgtickets.com/venues/aylesbury-waterside-theatre

Midsomer Murders Tours Various locations in Buckinghamshire www.midsomermurders.biz

Bekonscot Model Village & Railway Warwick Rd, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, HP9 2PL www.bekonscot.co.uk

Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre 81-83 High St, Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire, HP16 0AL www.roalddahl.com/museum

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Buckingham Old Gaol Museum Market Hill, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, MK18 1JX www.buckinghamoldgaol.org.uk

Black Park Country Park Black Park Rd, Wexham, Buckinghamshire, SL3 6DS www.buckscc.gov.uk/blackpark

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Chiltern Open Air Museum Gorelands Ln, Chalfont Saint Giles, Buckinghamshire, HP8 4AB www.coam.org.uk

Chiltern Hills West Wycombe Park West Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP14 3AJ www.westwycombeestate.co.uk

Visit www.coam.org.uk for full details

Chiltern Valley Winery & Brewery Henley Rd, Hambleden, Buckinghamshire, RG9 6JW www.chilternvalley.co.uk

Cliveden Cliveden Road, Taplow, Maidenhead, Buckinghamshire SL1 8NS Tel: 01628 605069 E: cliveden@nationaltrust.org.uk Magnificent formal gardens with breathtaking views over the river Thames

‘Beautiful hidden gem’ TripAdvisor Chiltern Open Air Museum, Newland Park, Gorelands Lane, Chalfont St Giles, Buckinghamshire, HP8 4AB groups@coam.org.uk 01494 871 117

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Buckinghamshire The Royal Society of Medicine (RSM) Farm Haddenham Rd, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP18 0JB www.rsm-farm.co.uk

Stowe House and Gardens Stowe, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, MK18 5EH www.nationaltrust.org.uk/stowe

The Bucks Goat Centre Old Risborough Rd, Stoke Mandeville, Aylesbury, HP22 5XJ www.thebucks-goat-centre.com The National Museum of Computing Block H, Bletchley Park, Milton Keynes, MK3 6EB www.tnmoc.org

Waddesdon Manor Waddesdon, nr Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire HP18 0JH Tel: 01296 653226 E: waddesdonmanor@nationaltrust.org.uk Magnificent house and grounds in the style of a 16th-century French château

West Wycombe Park West Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP14 3AJ www.westwycombeestate.co.uk

The Roald Dahl Children's Gallery Church St, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP20 2QP www.buckscountymuseum.org/museum

Whipsnade Zoo Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 2LF www.zsl.org/zsl-whipsnade-zoo

The Roald Dahl Trail Various locations in Buckinghamshire www.visitbuckinghamshire.org

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Cambridgeshire The city of Cambridge is noted for its historic colleges, museums, bookshops and of course, punting. Garden lovers should not miss the Botanic Gardens or nearby Anglesey Abbey. Just outside the city are the chalk downlands of the Gog Magog Hills, and the historic aircraft of the Imperial War Museum which is always popular with groups. Abington Hall Conference Centre Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6GP www.abingtonhall.co.uk

Cambridge American Cemetery Cambridge Rd, Madingley Road, Coton CB23 7PH,01954 210350 Cambridge University Botanic Garden Cory Lodge, Bateman Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 1JF www.botanic.cam.ac.uk

Denny Abbey and Farmland museum The Farmland Museum, Denny Abbey, Ely Road, Waterbeach, Cambridge, CB25 9PQ www.dennyfarmlandmuseum.org.uk

Elton Hall Elton, Nr Peterborough,PE8 6SH Tel:07949495422/08132280468 Email: events@eltonhall.com www.eltonhall.com

Ely Cathedral The Chapter House,The College, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 4DL

The Fitzwilliam Museum Trumpington Street, Cambridge CB2 1RB Tel:01223 332900 www.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk The Manor Hemingford Grey, CambridgeshirePE28 9BN Tel: 07984 897589 www.greenknowe.co.uk

Flag Fen Bronze Age Centre The Droveway, Northey Road,Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE6 7QJ www.flagfen.com

Huntingdon Steeplechases Limited The Racecourse,Huntingdon,Cambridgeshire, PE28 4WL www.huntingdon-racecourse.com Huntingdon Tourist Information Centre Princes Street, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE29 3PH www.huntsleisure.org

Imperial War Museum, Duxford Duxford, Cambridgeshire, CB2 4QR www.iwm.org.uk

Linton Zoological Gardens Hadstock Road, Linton,Cambridgeshire, CB1 6NT www.lintonzoo.co.uk Nene Valley Railway Limited Wansford Station, Stibbington, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire,PE8 6LR www.nvr.org.uk

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Cheshire Silk Museum 6 Park Lane, Macclesfield SK11 6TJ Tel: 01625 612 045 bookings@silkmacclesfield.org.uk www.thesilkmuseum.co.uk

Completely encircled by city walls, Chester's most unique feature is the 13th century 'Rows'; two tiers of enticing shops, running through the main streets. Destinations for history-hunters include the beautiful Gothic Cathedral and Britain's largest Roman Amphitheatre. Anderton Boat Lift British Waterwaysm Navigation Road, Northwich, Cheshire, CW8 1BH www.andertonboatlift.co.uk

Tatton Park Knutsford, Cheshire WA16 6QN Tel: 01625 374435 E: tatton@cheshireeast.gov.uk One of the most complete historic attractions in the UK, with the mansion, gardens, old hall and farm all set in 1000 acres of deer park. The early 19th-century house sits amid a landscaped deer-park and is opulently decorated, featuring Gillows furniture and fine art

Arley Hall & Gardens Nr Great Budworth, Northwich, Cheshire Tel: 01565 777353 www.arleyhallandgardens.com Capesthorne Hall Siddington, Nr Macclesfield Cheshire, SK11 9JY Tel: 01625 861221 www.capesthorne.com

Walls of Chester Chester CH1 1RE, England Tel:+44 370 333 1181

Chester Cathedral 12 Abbey Square, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 2HU Tel: 01244 324756 www.chestercathedral.com Chester Zoo Upton-by-Chester, Chester CH2 1LH, England Tel:+44 1244 380280 www.chesterzoo.org

Cholmondeley Castle Garden Cholmondeley Castle Garden Malpas, Cheshire, SY14 8AH Tel:01829 720 383 www.cholmondeleycastle.com

Dunham Massey Altrincham, Cheshire WA14 4SJ Tel: 0161 941 1025 E: dunhammassey@nationaltrust.org.uk A garden for all seasons, an ancient deer park and a house filled with treasures and stories

Gawsworth Hall Church Lane, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 9RN Tel: 01260 223456 www.gawsthornhall.com Ness Botanic Gardens Neston Road, Ness, Neston, Cheshire CH64 4AY Tel: 0151 353 0123 www.nessgardens.org.uk

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Quarry Bank Styal, Wilmslow, Cheshire SK9 4LA Tel: 01625 527468 E: quarrybankmill@nationaltrust.org.uk One of Britain's greatest industrial heritage sites, showing how a complete industrial community lived

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Finchale Priory Finchale Abbey Farm, Co Durham, DH1 5SH Tel: 0191 386 6522 www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/finchale-priory

The Historic Durham City with its Norman castle and cathedral are acclaimed as a World Heritage site. Groups love the narrow winding streets and beautiful wooded riverbanks. Beamish, The North of England Open Air Museum is one of the regions most popular and fascinating attractions, along with impressive castles such as Raby and Barnard, which were built to defend England's North Country against the Scots.

Hardwick Park Sedgefield, Co Durham, TS21 2DN Tel: 03000 262899 www.durham.gov.uk/hardwickpark

Auckland Castle Bishop Auckland, Co Durham, DL14 7NR Tel: 01388 743750 www.aucklandcastle.org

Hopetown Darlington North Road Station Darlington, DL3 6ST Tel:01325 405606 hopetown@darlington.gov.uk www.hopetowndarlington.co.uk

Barnard Castle Barnard Castle, Co Durham, DL12 8PR Tel: 01833 638212 www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/barnard-castle

Locomotion Shildon, Co Durham, DL4 1PQ Tel: 01904 685780 www.locomotion.org.uk

Bowlees Visitor Centre Newbiggin, Barnard Castle, Co Durham, DL12 0XF Tel: 01833 622145 www.northpennines.org.uk

Lumley Castle Chester-le-Street, Co Durham, DH3 4NX Tel: 0191 389 1111 www.lumleycastle.com

Crook Hall and Gardens Sidegate, Durham City, Co Durham, DH1 5SZ Tel: 0191 384 8028 www.crookhallgardens.co.uk

Raby Castle Staindrop, Co. Durham, DL2 3AH Tel: 01833 660202 www.raby.co.uk/raby-castle

Durham Castle University College, The Castle, Palace Green, Durham, DH1 3RW Tel: 0191 334 3800 www.durhamworldheritagesite.com/architecture/castle

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DISCOVER BISHOP AUCKLAND FOR GROUPS

One historic town, seven amazing attractions, two thousand years of history. aucklandproject.org/groups

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Co Durham Seaham Hall and Serenity Spa Lord Byron's Walk, Seaham, Co Durham, SR7 7AG Tel: 0191 516 1400 www.seaham-hall.co.uk

The National Railway Museum at Shildon Shildon, Co Durham, DL4 2RE Tel: 01904 621261 www.nrm.org.uk/shildon

Sedgefield Racecourse Racecourse Road, Sedgefield, Co Durham, TS21 2HW Tel: 01740 621925 www.sedgefield-racecourse.co.uk

The Witham 3 Horse Market, Barnard Castle, Co Durham, DL12 8LY Tel: 01833 631107 www.thewitham.org.uk

The Auckland Project Auckland Tower, Bishop Auckland, County Durham,DL14 7PG enquiries@aucklandproject.org aucklandproject.org

Ushaw College Durham, Co Durham, DH7 9RH Tel: 0191 373 8500 www.ushaw.org

Witton Castle Witton-le-Wear, Bishop Auckland, Co Durham, DL14 0DE Tel: 01388 488 867 www.witton-castle.co.uk

Tanfield Railway Old Marley Hill, Gateshead, Co Durham, NE16 5ET Tel: 01207 231811 www.tanfield-railway.co.uk

Wynyard Hall Wynyard, Billingham, Co Durham, TS22 5NF Tel: 01740 644811 www.wynyardhall.co.uk

The Durham Light Infantry Museum Aykley Heads, Durham, Co Durham, DH1 5TU Tel: 03000 266590 www.durham.gov.uk/dli

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Uncover History at Raby Castle Without a doubt, one of the most impressive intact castles in the North of England. Built by the mighty Neville family in the 14th Century, Raby has been home to the Vane family since 1626. You’ll be fascinated as knowledgeable and friendly guides help bring history to life with tours of the halls and chambers, which house fabulous interiors, art collections and dramatic architecture. Explore

Discover a woodland hideaway playground at The Plotters’ Forest, built within a Christmas tree plantation, where ‘close to nature’ takes on a whole new meaning. Think acres of unexpected elegance, complete with heritage

the picturesque parkland and meet the herds of red and fallow deer.

buildings, remodelled gardens, stylish shopping and local food sourced or inspired from the Raby Estates.

Experience the Force of Nature Discover one of the most impressive waterfalls in England situated in the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Learn more about the geology, history and wildlife on the woodland walk to the falls, choose from a guided walk or use the Raby Estates app for points of interest along the way. The hotel has new individually designed ensuite bedrooms, combining country charm with fresh, modern facilities. Alongside this, the hotel has a popular restaurant and serves delicious hot drinks and scones through to evening meals.

Visit www.raby.co.uk/raby-castle or email admin@raby.co.uk or call 01833 660202 As seen on Channel 4’s Matt Baker: Christmas Travels with Mum & Dad and BBC Two’s Robson Green’s Weekend Escapes

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Cornwall Mount Edgcumbe House and Country Park Mount Edgcumbe Country Park Cremyll, Torpoint Cornwall PL10 1HZ www.mountedgcumbe.gov.uk

Cornwall with its mild climate makes it an ideal holiday destination all year round for short breaks or longer stays covering the areas of Newquay, The Cornish Riviera (Fowey, Mevagissey, St. Austell Bay), south east Cornwall (Looe, Polperro, Tamar Valley, Rame Peninsula), west Cornwall (St. Ives, Penzance, Falmouth, Truro, Lizard Peninsula) and north Cornwall (Bude, Padstow, Bodmin).

Newquay Zoo Trenance Park, Newquay TR7 2LZ, England Tel: +44 1637 873342 www.newquayzoo.org.uk

Boconnoc The Estate Office Boconnoc Lostwithiel, Cornwall PL22 0RG Tel: 01208 872507 www.boconnoc.com

Poldark Mine Trenear, Wendron, Helston Cornwall TR13 0ES www.poldarkmine.org.uk

Bodmin & Wenford Steam Railway Bodmin General Station Bodmin, Cornwall PL31 1AQ www.bodminrailway.co.uk

Port Eliot House & Gardens Port Eliot Estate St Germans, Cornwall PL12 5ND www.porteliot.co.uk Roskilly's Farm St Keverne, Helston Cornwall TR12 6NX [www.roskillys.co.uk

Cotehele St Dominick, nr Saltash, Cornwall PL12 6TATel: 01579 351346 E: cotehele@nationaltrust.org.uk Tudor house with superb collections of textiles, armour and furniture, set in extensive grounds

St Aubyn Estates Estate Office King’s Road Marazion, Cornwall TR17 0ELTel: 44 (0)1736 710507

Eden Project Bodelva, Par PL24 2SG Tel: 01726 811911 www.edenproject.com

Tintagel Castle Castle Road Tintagel Cornwall PL34 0HE Tel: 01840 770328www.english-heritage.org.uk/tintagel Visitor facilities at this awe-inspiring castle include an exhibition and outdoor interpretation delving into its Arthurian legends and its role in Cornish history. Refurbished and more accessible café.

Geevor Tin Mine Pendeen, Penzance Cornwall TR19 7EW [Website](www.geevor.com)

Healey's Cornish Cyder Farm Penhallow, Truro TR4 9LW, England Tel: 44 1872 573356 www.thecornishcyderfarm.co.uk

St Michael’s Mount Marazion, Cornwall TR17 0HS www.stmichaelsmount.co.uk Email: groups@stmichaelsmount.co.uk

Lanhydrock House and Gardens Bodmin Cornwall PL30 4AB www.nationaltrust.org.uk/lanhydrock

Trebah Garden Mawnan Smith, Falmouth Cornwall TR11 5JZ www.trebahgarden.co.uk

Lizard Point The Lizard, Helston Cornwall TR12 7NT www.nationaltrust.org.uk/lizard-point

The Camel Trail Starts in Padstow Cornwall PL28 8AQ www.cameltrail.com

Lost Gardens of Heligan Pentewan, Saint Austell PL26 6EN www.heligan.com

The Esplanade Hotel Newquay, Cornwall, TR7 1PS Tel: 01637 873333 groups@philema.co.uk

Minack Theatre Porthcurno, Penzance Cornwall TR19 6JU www.minack.com

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Cumbria Cumbria is one of the most popular destinations in the country for coach excursions. With its breathtaking scenery of crystal-clear lakes, soaring mountains and picture-postcard villages, it's easy to see why.

The Beacon Museum West Strand, Whitehaven, Cumbria CA28 7LY, Tel: 01946 592302 www.thebeacon-whitehaven.co.uk

The heart of Cumbria is the Lake District National Park. Each of the lakes has its own charm and character. Windermere, England's longest lake is surrounded by rolling hills. At Coniston, visitors can enjoy a trip on the restored Steam Yacht Gondola, while the natural beauty of the scenery around the lakes at Rydal and Grasmere inspired much of William Wordsworth's poetry. Beatrix Potter's Lakeland Tour by Mountain Goat Tours Mountain Goat LTD 1AD Victoria Street, Windermere LA23 1AD, England

Trengwainton Garden Madron, nr Penzance, Cornwall, TR20 8RZ Tel: 01736 363148 E: trengwainton@nationaltrust.org.uk Exotic plants from around the globe, walled kitchen garden and magnificent views across Mount’s Bay

Hayes Garden World Ambleside Lake Road, Ambleside, Cumbria LA22 0DW www.hayesgardenworld.co.uk

Sizergh Sizergh, nr Kendal, Cumbria LA8 8DZ Tel: 01539 560951 E: sizergh@nationaltrust.org.uk Beautiful medieval house, extended in Elizabethan times, surrounded by rich gardens and estate in Cumbria's special limestone country

Belsfield Hotel Kendal Road, Bowness-on Windermere, LA23 3EL Tel:+44 (0)15 3944 2448

Holker Hall & Gardens Cark-in-Cartmel, Nr Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria LA11 7PL www.holker.co.uk

Keswick Tourism Keswick Tourism Association Contact Details 50 Main Street Keswick Cumbria CA12 5JS Tel 017687 75738 (10am to 3pm Mon to Fri) www.visitkeswick.com

Steam Yacht Gondola Coniston Pier, Lake Road, Coniston, Cumbria LA21 8AN Tel: 01539 432733 E: sygondola@nationaltrust.org.uk Rebuilt Victorian steam-powered yacht on Coniston Water

Ullswater ‘Steamers’ Award winning attraction Ullswater ‘Steamers’ have been sailing for over 150 years on England’s most beautiful lake running a serpentine course through expansive vistas of Lakeland’s greatest mountains. Glenridding Pier House, Glenridding, Cumbria CA11 0US Tel: 017684 82229 Email: enquiries@ulllswater-steamers.co.uk Web: www.ullswater-steamers.co.uk

Lake District National Park Authority Wayfaring House Murley Moss Business Park Oxenholme Road Kendal LA9 7RL Tel:01539 724555 Levens Hall Kendal, Cumbria, LA 0PD Tel:01559 560321 houseopening@levenshall.co.uk www.levenshall.co.uk

Windermere Jetty Museum Rayrigg Road, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1BN. Tel. 01539 637940 www.windermerejetty.org

Quaker Tapestry Museum, Exhibition & Café Friends Meeting House Stramongate Kendal, Cumbria LA9 4BH www.quaker-tapestry.co.uk

Windermere Lake Cruises Winander House Glebe Road Bowness-on-Windermere Cumbria LA23 3HE Tel:015394 43360 www.windermere-lakecruises.co.uk .

Skiddaw Hotel

Centrally located in the beautiful market town of Keswick. The conservatory in our stylish restaurant overlooks the picturesque square.

31 main street, Keswick,Cumbria CA12 5BN Tel:017687 72071 www.lakedistricthotels.net/skiddawhotel

World of Beatrix Potter Attraction The Old Laundry, Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District, Cumbria,LA23 3BX www.hop-skip-jump.com

South Tynedale Railway Station Road Alston Cumbria CA9 3JB www.south-tynedale-railway.org.uk

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Located at the gateway to the Lake District National Park, five miles south of Kendal in Cumbria, Levens Hall has grown from a stark, imposing Pele Tower built c12501300, into a warm and welcoming family home. We invite you to marvel at this beautiful privately-owned house and gardens, home to the world's oldest topiary gardens and centre of a thriving 9,500-acre agricultural estate which provides much of the produce for our cafe, Levens Kitchen .

Please contact us for Group Admission prices and Group Catering prices.

HOUSE/GARDENS open 28 March – 3 October 2025 KITCHEN/BAKERY/GIFTSHOP open daily Levens Hall, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 0PD +44 (0)1539 560321 houseopening@levenshall.co.uk www.levenshall.co.uk

#keswickreallakes “Sp ent th e da ins an e view y in Ke sw ick an d th en of th e lake an d su rro un had lun ch wi th an - Ca ssa ndra din g mo un Man n ta ins”

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Indulge your guests from beginning to end with a stay at the Skiddaw Hotel, nestled in the charming market town of Keswick - an ideal hub for exploring the Lake District. Each year, we warmly host numerous coach parties & groups - now show your guests why our hotel is the premier choice for Lake District visitors. Free coach parking Free meal or stay for your driver Discounted Theatre by the Lake tickets Special group rates available

• Competitive prices • 43 en-suite bedrooms • A variety of room types • DBB basis or lunch & dinner meal stops • Delicious, freshly cooked food with multiple menu choices

TO BOOK call 017687 72071 or email groups@lakedistricthotels.net

• Recently refurbished to a 4* standard • Central, convenient location • Over 45 years of hospitality experience

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Devon Exeter Cathedral 1 The Cloisters, Exeter, EX1 1HS (Coach dropoff EX1 1DZ) Tel: 01392 285983

Devon has two coastlines; they combine bare rugged cliffs, surf washed sands, white pebble beaches, stretches of golden sands, stunning resorts, hidden wooded estuaries and the Jurassic Coast England's first natural World Heritage Site. It offers green rolling hills, coloured patchwork fields, high-sided lanes, bustling market towns and villages, thatched white-washed cottages and traditional Devon longhouses.

Eagle One Limited Eagle House1 Babbage Way Exeter Science Park Exeter Devon EX5 2FN www.eagle-one.co.uk

Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum Arlington, nr Barnstaple, Devon EX31 4LP Tel: 01271 850296 E: arlingtoncourt@nationaltrust.org.uk Intimate and intriguing Regency house, set in extensive estate, and impressive collection of horse-drawn vehicles

Killerton Broadclyst, Exeter, Devon EX5 3LE Tel: 01392 881345 E: killerton@nationaltrust.org.uk Fine 18th-century house with renowned historical fashion collection with a glorious landscape garden surrounded by parkland

Barnstaple Pannier Market Butchers Row, Barnstaple EX31 1SY www.barnstaple.co.uk/pannier-market Bickleigh Nr Tiverton Devon EX16 8RG Tel:01884 855419 www.bickleighmill.com

Knightshayes Bolham, Tiverton, Devon EX16 7RQ Tel: 01884 254665 E: knightshayes@nationaltrust.org.uk Victorian country house with richly decorated interiors and garden with outstanding plant collection

Buckfast Abbey Buckfast Abbey, Buckfastleigh TQ11 0EE www.buckfast.org.uk

Castle Drogo Drewsteignton, nr Exeter, Devon EX6 6PB Tel: 01647 433306 E: castledrogo@nationaltrust.org.uk The 'last castle to be built in England', set above the Teign Gorge with dramatic views over Dartmoor

Coldharbour Mill Uffculme, Cullompton Devon, EX15 3EE Tel:01884 840960 www.coldharbourmill.org.uk Clovelly Visitor Centre Near Bideford, Devon EX39 5TA

Killerton is the perfect place

Dartington Crystal Torrington, Devon, EX38 7AN Tel: 01805 626242 visitorcentre@dartington.co.uk www.visitdartington.co.uk

For group bookings call 01392 881345 or visit:

to explore any time of year

nationaltrust.org.uk/Killerton

Dartmouth Steam Railway & River Boat Company Kingswear Signal Box, The Square, Kingswear TQ6 0AA Tel: 01803 555872 www.dartmouthrailriver.co.uk 32

Buckland Abbey Yelverton, Devon PL20 6EY Tel: 01822 853607 E: bucklandabbey@nationaltrust.org.uk 700-year-old home of Elizabethan seafarers Drake and Grenville, in beautiful Tavy Valley estate with newly acquired gardens

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Devon Exeter Cathedral 1 The Cloisters, Exeter, EX1 1HS (Coach dropoff EX1 1DZ) Tel: 01392 285983

Eagle One Limited Eagle House1 Babbage Way Exeter Science Park Exeter Devon EX5 2FN www.eagle-one.co.uk

Barnstaple Pannier Market Butchers Row, Barnstaple EX31 1SY www.barnstaple.co.uk/pannier-market Bickleigh Nr Tiverton Devon EX16 8RG Tel:01884 855419 www.bickleighmill.com

Buckfast Abbey Buckfast Abbey, Buckfastleigh TQ11 0EE www.buckfast.org.uk

Coldharbour Mill Uffculme, Cullompton Devon, EX15 3EE Tel:01884 840960 www.coldharbourmill.org.uk Clovelly Visitor Centre Near Bideford, Devon EX39 5TA

Killerton is the perfect place

Dartington Crystal Torrington, Devon, EX38 7AN Tel: 01805 626242 visitorcentre@dartington.co.uk www.visitdartington.co.uk

For group bookings call 01392 881345 or visit:

to explore any time of year

nationaltrust.org.uk/Killerton

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South Devon Railway

GREAT DAYS OUT FOR GROUPS!

STEAM TRAINS & BOAT TRIPS

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A beautiful 14 mile round trip behind Great Western steam along the stunning River Dart. It’s a first class, all-weather destination for groups.

southdevonrailway.co.uk 01364 644370 Convenient level access coach parking at Buckfastleigh station. The Station, Buckfastleigh, Devon, TQ11 0DZ

www.dartmouthrailriver.co.uk email: bookings@dsrrb.co.uk

North Devon’s Hot Spot Special Group Admission Rates • Free Tea or Coffee for Coach Drivers • North Devon’s Number 1 Shopping Destination. • Free on site parking • Group menus on request

SITE OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK* Factory experience only open Mon - Fri. Opening times subject to seasonal changes. Bank Holidays and Winter openings may apply. Please call for more information as booking is essential *Closed Easter Sunday and Christmas Day

Torrington Devon EX38 7AN • T 01805 626242 E visitorcentre@dartington.co.uk • www.visitdartington.co.uk Follow us

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Devon Langstone Cliff Hotel Mount Pleasant Road, Dawlish Warren Dawlish, Devon ,EX7 0NA www.langstone-hotel.co.uk

Plymouth Boat Trips 2 – 5 Commercial Wharf, Barbican, Plymouth, PL5 2TB nfo@plymouthboattrips.co.uk Tel: 01752 253153 www.plymouthboattrips.co.uk

Princess Theatre Torbay Road Torquay, Devon TQ2 5EZ Tel:01803 260360 www/atgtickets.com/Torquay

Lydford Gorge Lydford, nr Tavistock, Devon EX20 4BH Tel: 01822 820320 E: lydfordgorge@nationaltrust.org.uk The deepest gorge in the South West, with spectacular 30m waterfall

Royal Horticultural Society Rosemoor Garden, Great Torrington, Devon EX38 8PH www.rhs.org.uk

Lynton And Barnstaple Railway Woody Bay Station Devon, Parracombe, EX31 4RA www.lynton-rail.co.uk Marwood Hill Gardens Marwood, Barnstaple, North Devon, EX31 4EB www.marwoodhillgarden.co.uk

Saltram Plympton, Plymouth, Devon PL7 1UH Tel: 01752 333500 E: saltram@nationaltrust.org.uk Magnificent Georgian house with opulent Robert Adam interiors, gardens, follies and landscape parkland

Pecorama Beer, Seaton, Devon EX12 3NA TEL: 01297 21542 www.pecorama.co.uk

One thousand years of

wonder in the heart of Devon

Reduced rates for groups Pay on arrival or after your visit No deposit and no cancellation fee Convenient coach drop-off point

exeter-cathedral.org.uk #ExeterCathedral #1000YearsOfWonder

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PLYMOUTH

FOR GROUPS

WWW.VISITPLYMOUTH.CO.UK/TRAVELTRADE Plymouth is a vibrant waterfront city packed full of group friendly attractions, accommodation, activities, shopping, entertainment and sightseeing.

If your business or group would like more information on places to visit and stay in the city, including coach facilities and itinerary ideas, please contact us and we will be happy to help – kelly.rich@plymouth.gov.uk, 01752 308778.

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The Lynton & Lynmouth Cliff Railway Lynton & Lynmouth Lift Co, The Cliff Railway, The Esplanade, Lynmouth, North Devon, EX35 6EQ Tel: 01598 753486 www.cliffrailwaylynton.co.uk

Seaton Tramway Harbour Rd, Seaton EX12 2WD Tel: 01297 20375 www.tram.co.uk

South Devon Railway The Station, Dartbridge Road, Buckfastleigh, Devon TQ11 0DZ trains@southdevonrailway.org www.southdevonrailway.co.uk

Tiverton Museum Of Mid Devon Life Beck's Square, Tiverton EX16 6PJ www.tivertonmuseum.org.uk

Stuart Line Cruises, 5 Camperdown Terrace, Exmouth, Devon, EX8 1EJ www.stuartlinecruises.co.uk

Trago Mills Trago Mills, Stover, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 6JD www.trago.co.uk

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Buckfast Abbey is a registered Charity No. 232497

TOURS

STAY

EAT

Explore Devon’s Hidden Gem The monks welcome you to their home and hope you find here, peace and tranquillity. Enjoy the Abbey's beautiful architecture and gardens, restaurant and shops and stay overnight in Northgate House Hotel. Ask about our Experience Packages for groups of 10 - 50 people. Groups: 01364 645532 or Accommodation: 01364 645630 and quote GPSCHDIR25

What’s on

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

Abbey Church • Working Monastery • Exhibition • Gardens • Shops • Restaurants • Hotel & Conference Centre Well behaved dogs on short leads welcome | Buckfast Abbey, Buckfastleigh, Devon TQ110EE

• www.buckfast.org.uk

Set sail with Plymouth Boat Trips, the South West’s premier cruising and ferry company. We offer a variety of boat trips, perfect for groups, tour operators and couriers. SCENIC HARBOUR CRUISE 1 Hour cruise along the beautiful Devon & Cornish coasts, to where the mighty warships & nuclear submarines await! DAILY: 11:00, 12:30, 14:00 & 15:30

MOUNT EDGCUMBE COMBINATION CRUISE Combining our 1hr scenic harbour cruise with a stop off at historic Mount Edgcumbe Country Park.

FERRY SERVICES TO CREMYLL, ROYAL WILLIAM YARD, CAWSAND & SALTASH AVAILABLE Hop on board one of our foot ferry services, connecting Devon and Cornwall.

WHY CRUSIE WITH US? Group discount rates available! FREE Parking - Show us your ticket and we will reimburse the cost of coach parking. Optional Extras - Local Cream Tea and Cornish Pasties available onboard.

Dedicated Events Team - On hand to tailor your trip to your group’s needs.

Cruising - Ferries - Fishing

BOOK WITH US: CALL: 01752 253153 EMAIL: info@plymouthboattrips.co.uk www.plymouthboattrips.co.uk

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Dorset Dorset boasts rolling hills, breathtaking countryside, beautiful villages, sandy beaches and a coastline so unequalled that it has recently received World Heritage status, with a wealth of attractions, from historic houses and museums, to country parks, shops and markets selling fine local crafts and produce.

West Dorset Group Travel www.westdorset.com/grouptravel

Bournemouth International Centre Exeter Road Bournemouth BH2 5BH. Tel: 01202 055555 www.bhlive.org.uk

Weymouth Sea Life Tower The Quay, Weymouth, DT4 8DX Tel:0871 423 2110

Tel: 01929 405096 www.tankmuseum.org

Athelhampton House & Gardens Athelhampton, Dorchester, Dorset DT2 7LG Tel:01305 848363 www.athelhampton.co.uk

Weymouth SEA LIFE Adventure Park Lodmoor Country Park, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 7SX. Tel:0871 423 2110 www.visitsealife.com/weymouth

Blue Line Cruises Limited P O Box 3464 Bournemouth BH9 1ZH Tel: 01202 467882 www.bluelinecruises.co.uk

Museum of East Dorset

Bournemouth Tourism Westover Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 2BU Tel: 0845 051 1700 www.bournemouth.co.uk

23-29 High Street, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, BH21 1HR Museum: 01202 882533 Website: museumofeastdorset.co.uk

Compton Acres Gardens Canford Cliffs Road, Poole, Dorset BH13 7ES www.comptonacres.co.uk Email:gardens@comptonacres.co.uk

Station House, Swanage BH19 1HB Tel:01929 425800 Email: info@swanagerailway.co.uk www.swanagerailway.co.uk

Broadwindsor Craft Centre Broadwindsor, Dorset. DT8 3PX Tel; 01308 868362 www.broadwindsor-crafts.co.uk

Swanage Railway

Destination Dorset West Dorset District Council, Stratton House, 58/60 High West Street, Dorchester, DT1 1UZ, www.visitdorset.com

GROUP VISITS

Kingston Maurward Dorchester, Dorset DT2 8PY www.kingstonmaurward.com Mapperton House and Gardens Mapperton, Beaminster DT8 3NR www.mapperton.com

EXPLORE

THE ISLE OF PURBECK BY STEAM TRAIN

Monkey World – Ape Rescue Centre Longthorns, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 6HH www.monkeyworld.org

• Special discounted rates for groups. • Convenient coach drop off/pick up adjacent to Swanage station. • Coach Parking at Purbeck Park, next to Norden station. • Helpful and friendly local staff to assist with planning your itinerary. • Reserved seating.

Poole Pottery The Quay, Poole,Dorset, BH15 1HJ Tel: 01202 668681 www.poolepottery.co.uk Poole Tourism & Welcome Centre Poole Museum High Street Poole BH15 1BW Tel: 01202 262536 www.pooletourism.com

Sherborne Castle & Gardens New Road, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 5NR www.sherbornecastle.com Tank Museum Bovington,Dorset, BH20 6JG

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Essex

The Directory Southend-on-Sea Tourism Leisure, Culture & Amenity Services Department, Tourism Marketing & Special Events Division, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS2 6ER Tel: 01702 215118 www.southend.gov.uk

With a strong maritime heritage; Essex coastal towns such as Burnham-on-Crouch (the Cowes of the East), Wivenhoe and Brightlingsea all come to life in the summer with yachts, fishing and watersports. Well-known seaside resorts include Clacton, Frinton and Walton and Southend. Southend has established a reputation for an exciting calendar of events throughout the year whilst in Clacton the emphasis is on traditional family entertainment. Both resorts are famous for their parks and gardens and offer stunning displays in the summer.

The Sir Alfred Munnings Art Museum Castle House, Dedham, Colchester CO7 6AZ Email: enquiries@siralfredmunnings.co.uk www.siralfredmunnings.co.uk

Colchester Museums 14 Ryegate Rd, Colchester, CO1 1YG Tel: 01206 282937 www.colchestermuseums.org.uk

Visit Colchester Colchester Castle Park, Hollytrees Museum, Colchester CO1 1UG Phone: 01206 282920 Vic@colchester.gov.uk www.visitcolchester.com/groups

Colchester Zoo Maldon Road, Stanway, Colchester, Essex, CO3 0Sl www.colchester-zoo.co.uk

ZSL Whipsnade Zoo Telephone 01582 872171 www.ZSL.org

Colne Valley Railway Castle Hedingham, Halstead, Essex, CO9 3DZ Tel: 01787 461174 www.colnevalleyrailway.co.uk

Freeport Braintree Designer Outlet Village Charter Way, Chapel Hill, Braintree, Essex, CM77 8YH Tel: 01376 348168 www.freeportplc.com Green Island Gardens Park Rd, Ardleigh, Colchester, Essex CO7 7SP Tel: 01206 230455 www.greenislandgardens.co.uk

Hedingham Castle Bayley Street, Castle Hedingham, CO9 3DJ Tel: 01787 460 261 www.hedinghamcastle.co.uk

Britain’s First City

Myddelton House Gardens Myddelton House Gardens, Bulls Cross, Enfield EN2 9HG Tel: 08456 770 600 www.visitleevalley.org.uk

INCENTIVE PACKAGE

Including free reservable coach parking!

Real Essex The Tourism Team, Essex County Council, County Hall, Waterloo Lane, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1BD www.realessex.co.uk

Romford Market Tollgate House. 97 Market Place, Romford RM1 3ER www.havering.gov.uk/romfordmarket Contact the friendly team at the Visitor Information Centre on 01206 282920 visitcolchester.com/groups

Saffron Waldon Museum Museum Street, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB10 1BN Group Email: MUSEUM@UTTLESFORD.GOV.UK Group Telephone number: 01799 510333 WWW.SAFFRONWALDENMUSEUM.ORG 39

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Gloucestershire Kelmscott Manor Lechlade, GL7 3HJ Tel: 01367 253 754 www.kelmscottmanor.org.uk

A county of contrasts, Gloucestershire is considered one of the most varied counties in England. Many historic towns, villages and splendid manor houses can be found in the county, including the homes of many celebrities. In addition to the spectacular countryside Gloucestershire has some outstanding historical buildings and the stunning Regency buildings of Cheltenham Spa.

Fairford Retail Markets Wednesday 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Market Place, GL7 4AB www.cotswoldmarkets.c

Berkeley Castle Berkeley, Gloucestershire, GL13 9BQ Tel: 01453 810332 www.berkeley-castle.com

Tewkesbury Market Wednesday & Saturday 9:00 am – 3:30 pm Spring Garden Car Park, GL20 5DN

BOURTON HOUSE GARDEN Bourton-on-the-Hill, Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire, GL56 9AE Web: www.bourtonhouse.com

Tewkesbury Farmers’ & Craft 2nd Saturday 9:00 am – 1:30 pm Gander Lane Car Park,GL20 5PG www.cotswoldmarkets.com

Cheltenham Farmers Market 2nd & last Friday 9:00 am – 2:00 pm Promenade, GL50 9SA

Woodchester Mansion Nympsfield Stonehouse Gloucestershire GL10 3TS Tel: 01453 861 541 www.woodchestermansion.org.uk

Cheltenham Crafts 3rd Saturday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Promenade, GL50 9SA

Cirencester Retail Markets Monday 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Friday 9:00am – 3:00pm Market place, GL7 2NW

WWT Slimbridge Wetland Centre WWT Slimbridge, Bowditch, Slimbridge, Gloucestershire, GL2 7BT Tel:01453 891900 www.wwt.org.uk/Slimbridge

Cirencester Farmers 2nd & 4th Saturday 9:00 am – 2:30 pm Market Place, GL7 2NW

Cirencester Crafts 1st Saturday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Market Place, GL7 2NW

Colesbourne Gardens Estate Office, Colesbourne, Nr Cheltenham, Glos, GL53 9NP Tel: 01242 870264 Email: info@colesbournegardens.org.uk Web:www.colesbournegardens.org.uk

The stunning film location of...

Wolf Hall · Poldark · The White Princess

Cotswold Farm Park Cotswold Farm Park Limited, Guiting Power, Near Cheltenham, Glos., GL54 5UG www.cotswoldfarmpark.co.uk

Welcome to

Berkeley Castle

Cotswold Markets www.cotswoldmarkets.com Email:trade.cotswoldmarkets@gmail.com

Cotswolds Tourism C/O Cotswold District Council Trinity Road, Cirencester, Glos GL7 1PX Tel 01285 623000

Open Sun - Weds from

30th March - 2nd November ‘25 • Acres of landscaped gardens & grounds • Great offers & itineraries for groups • Free Group Guided Tours • 16th Century tapestries • Fabulous paintings • Historical artefacts • Kitchen Garden Café • Gift Shop

Dean Forest Railway Ltd Norchard,Forest Road, Lydney, GL15 4ET www.deanforestrailway.co.uk

www.berkeley-castle.com t: 01453 810303 e: info@berkeley-castle.com

Gloucestershire & Warwickshire Railway Churchward House, Winchcombe, Cheltenham GL54 5LD Tel:01242 621405 www.gwsr.com

BerkeleyCastleEstate

@BerkeleyCastle

Only 10 mins from M5 Jct 13/14 • Just 30 mins north of Bristol • 6 miles from Cam & Dursley Station • SatNav GL13 9PJ

@BerkeleyCastle

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Hampshire Jane Austen's House Museum Chawton, Hampshire GU34 1SD www.jane-austens-house-museum.org.uk

Hampshire is a thriving centre for the arts and boasts top class theatres, concert halls and galleries.

Its historic towns and cities have great charm and character. Winchester, has particular appeal for groups, with its impressive Cathedral and period architecture. Southampton, Portsmouth, Basingstoke and Eastleigh are thriving centres, contributing much to Hampshire's lively evening and cultural attractions. Portsmouth has successfully capitalised on its maritime heritage over the last fifteen years. New shopping and waterside developments in Portsmouth and Southampton add to the group visitor appeal.

Langstone Hotel Northney Road, Hayling Island, Hampshire, PO11 0NQ Tel: 02392 465011 www.langstonehotel.co.uk Marwell Zoo Thompson’s Lane, Colden Common, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 1JH www.marwell.org.uk

Avington Park Avington, Winchester, SO21 1DB Tel: +44 (0)1962 779260

Mid Hants Railway 'Watercress Line' The Railway Station, Station Road, New Alresford SO24 9JG Tel: 01962 733810 www.watercressline.co.uk

Beaulieu Beaulieu, New Forest, Hampshire, SO42 7ZN Broadlands Tel: 01590 614645SO51 www.beaulieu.co.uk Romsey, Hampshire, 9ZD Tel: 01794 505010

Buckler’s Hard Beaulieu, Hampshire SO42 7XB Tel: 01590 614645 www.bucklershard.co.uk

Mottisfont nr Romsey, Hampshire SO51 0LP Tel: 01794 340757 E: mottisfont@nationaltrust.org.uk Historic house, with layers of history dating back to the 13th-century, set in atmospheric gardens and grounds in the River Test Valley

Charles Dickens Birthplace 393 Old Commercial Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 4QL Tel: 0239 282 7261 Exbury Gardens & Steam Railway Summer Lane, Exbury, New Forest SO45 1AZ www.exbury.co.uk

Milestones Museum Leisure Park Churchill Way West Basingstoke RG22 6PG www.milestonesmuseum.org.uk Portsmouth Historic Dockyard Visitor Centre, Victory Gate, HM Naval Base, Portsmouth PO1 3LJ Tel: 023 9283 9766 www.historicdockyard.co.uk

Eling Tide Mill Experience Eling Hill, Totton, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 9HF www.elingtidemillexperience.com Fort Nelson Portsdown Hill Road, Fareham, Hampshire, PO17 6AN www.royalarmouries.org/visit-us/fort-nelson

Red Funnel Ferries 12 Bugle Street, Southampton, Hampshire, SO14 2JY Tel: 0844 844 9988 www.redfunnel.co.uk

Hinton Ampner Hinton Ampner, nr Alresford, Hampshire SO24 0LA Tel: 01962 771305 E: hintonampner@nationaltrust.org.uk Elegant country house with highly distinctive gardens that mix formal and informal design

Royal Marines Museum Eastney Rd, Southsea, Hampshire PO4 9PX www.royalmarinesmuseum.co.uk

Gosport Tourism c/o Tourist Information Centre, South Street, Gosport, Hampshire PO12 1EP Tel: 023 8062 546 www.gosport.gov.uk

Royal Navy Submarine Museum Haslar Jetty Road, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 2AS www.rnsubmus.co.uk

Sir Harold Hillier Gardens Southsea Jermyns Castle Ln, Ampfield, Clarence Esplanade, Romsey SO51 0QA Southsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO5 3PA Tel:01794 369318 www.southseacastle.co.uk www.hants.gov.uk/thingstodo/hilliergardens

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Over 800 years of stories to discover!

GREAT SAVINGS FOR GROUPS OF 15+

Where marvellous group days out are enjoyed together beaulieu.co.uk/groups NEW FOREST, HAMPSHIRE, SO42 7ZN

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Hampshire Spinnaker Tower Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 3TT www.spinnakertower.co.uk

Winchester Cathedral 9 The Close, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS www.winchester-cathedral.org.uk

Wightlink Limited PO Box 59, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 2XB Tel: 023 9285 5260 www.wightlink.co.uk

The D Day Story Clarence Esplanade, Southsea, Portsmouth PO5 3NT theddaystory.com

The Vyne Vyne Road, Sherborne St John, Basingstoke, Hampshire RG24 9HLTel: 01256 883858 E: thevyne@nationaltrust.org.uk Five centuries of history are brought to life in this former Tudor palace turned 17th-century family home, set in 1500 acres of garden, woodland and wetlands

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EXPERIENCE THE GOLDEN AGE OF STEAM TRAVEL

• On board catering for a delicious lunch or cream tea • Group discounts for 15+ people • Heritage stations • Cafe & gift shops • Great in all weather • Free lunch and drink for drivers • Free coach parking

• 14 National Plant Collections • Centenary Border, one of the longest double mixed borders in the UK • Guided tours

Registered charity (274737)

Explore

Our Award-winning Garden and Arboretum GROUP RATES AVAILABLE

Sir Harold Hillier Gardens Jermyns Lane, Ampfield, Romsey Hampshire SO51 0QA

FOR A SPE CI A L J OU RN E Y BACK I N TI M E

Home to over 600 Champion Trees and one of Europe’s largest Winter Gardens.

Open daily except Christmas Day and Boxing Day

RDE N O F

W AT E R C R E S S L I N E . C O . U K TEL: 01962 733810

hants.gov.uk/hilliergardens

Discover over 1,000 years of history Buy a general admission ticket today and visit as often as you like for 12 months

The Winchester Bible Jane Austen’s Grave & Memorial

Longest medieval Nave in England Kings & Scribes Exhibition

Book your group visit today at theddaystory.com Discounts available for 15+ visitors booked in advance. Contact us for information on talks, tours and other essential add-ons. • 59m Landing Craft Tank 7074 • The D-Day Story • The magnificent 83m Overlord Embroidery

A building of captivating history and magnificent architecture

Free admission to one of Europe’s top Christmas Markets; 17th November to 21st December

Enjoy cathedral views as you tuck into tempting treats at the Café

Plan your visit at winchester-cathedral.org.uk @winchestercathedral

@WinCathedral

@winchestercathedraluk

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Herefordshire

Goodrich Castle Goodrich, Ross-on-Wye HR9 6HY Tel: 0370 333 1181 www.english-heritage.org.uk/goodrich-castle

While the towns of Herefordshire are attractive and lively, to really experience the essence of this unspoilt county, visitors are advised to venture down the less travelled roads and explore the myriad of villages and hamlets that pepper the landscape in this unspoilt county.

Hampton Court Castle & Gardens Hope-under-Dinmore, Leominster HR6 0PN Tel: 01568 797777 www.hamptoncourtcastle.co.uk

There is much for groups to do and see, including the fairytale Georgian Eastnor Castle, which is dramatically situated in the Malvern Hills. Set in an area of outstanding natural beauty and surrounded by a deer park, arboretum and lake, it boasts beautifully restored interiors.

Hellens Manor Much Marcle, Ledbury HR8 2LY Tel: 01531 660504 www.hellensmanor.com

Abbey Dore Court Garden Abbey Dore Court, Abbey Dore, Nr Hereford, Herefordshire, HR2 0AD www.abbeydorecourt.co.uk

Hereford Cathedral 5 College Cloisters, Cathedral Close, Hereford HR1 2NG Tel: 01432 374200 www.herefordcathedral.org

Battle Proms Picnic Concerts Village Farm, Allensmore, Hereford, HR2 9AF Tel: 01432 355416 www.battleproms.com

Herefordshire Council Brockington, 35 Hafod Road, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR1 1SH Tel: 01432 260000 www.herefordshire.gov.uk Herefordshire Raceway Lower Hurst, Weobley, Herefordshire HR4 8QY Tel: 01544 318334 www.herefordshireraceway.org.uk

Berrington Hall nr Leominster, Herefordshire HR6 0DWTel: 01568 615721 E: berrington@nationaltrust.org.uk Neo-classical mansion with fine interiors set in landscape grounds

JSL Events (Hereford) Ltd Village Farm, Allensmore, Hereford, HR2 9AF Tel: 01432 355416 www.jsltickets.com

Black and White House Museum High Town, Hereford HR1 2AA Tel: 01432 260694 www.blackandwhitehouse.org

Kington Museum Mill Street, Kington HR5 3AL Tel: 01544 231748 www.kingtonmuseum.co.uk

Broadfield Court Gardens & Vineyard Bowley Lane, Bodenham, Herefordshire, HR1 3LG Tel: 01568 797483 www.broadfieldcourt.co.uk

Queenswood Country Park & Arboretum Dinmore Hill, Leominster HR6 0PY Tel: 01432 530088 www.queenswoodandbodenhamlake.org

Cider Museum & King Offa Distillery 21 Ryelands Street, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR4 0LW Tel: 01432 354207 www.cidermuseum.co.uk

Small Breeds Farm Park and Owl Centre Kington, Herefordshire HR5 3HF Tel: 01544 231109 www.owlcentre.com Stagg Inn Titley, Kington HR5 3RL Tel: 01544 230221 www.thestagg.co.uk

Croft Castle and Parkland Yarpole, Leominster, Herefordshire HR6 9PW Tel: 01568 780246 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/croft-castle

The Courtyard Theatre Edgar Street, Hereford HR4 9JR Tel: 01432 340555 www.courtyard.org.uk

Eastnor Castle Nr Ledbury, Herefordshire HR8 1RL Tel: 01531 633160 Email: enquiries@eastnorcastle.com www.eastnorcastle.com

The Waterworks Museum Broomy Hill, Hereford HR4 0LJ Tel: 01432 357236 www.waterworksmuseum.org.uk

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Hertfordshire Hitchin Lavender Cadwell Farm, Ickleford, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 3UA www.hitchinlavender.com

Hertfordshire, often described as London's back garden, is in fact a mosaic of nature reserves and green open spaces known as the Lee Valley Park, which stretches 26 miles from London's East End all the way to Broxbourne.

Jackson Hall 134 Baldwins Lane, Croxley Green, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, WD3 3LJ

The historic city of St. Albans is a fascinating place, with its Georgian houses, antique shops and bustling market. The magnificent cathedral would be reason enough for groups to visit. It is dedicated to St Alban, a Roman who became the first Christian martyr when he died for his beliefs in the 3rd century.

Knebworth House, Gardens & Park Knebworth, Nr Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG3 6PY www.knebworthhouse.com

Hatfield House, childhood home of Queen Elizabeth I, is one of the jewels of England's heritage. To the north, Knebworth House sits in 250 acres of parkland and is well worth a visit.

Mill Green Museum Bush Hall Lane, Mill Green, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL9 5PD www.welhat.gov.uk

Ashridge Estate Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, HP4 1LT www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Scott's Grotto Scotts Road, Ware, Hertfordshire, SG12 9JQ www.scotts-grotto.org

Berkhamsted Castle White Hill, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, HP4 1LJ www.english-heritage.org.uk

St Albans Cathedral Sumpter Yard, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 1BY www.stalbanscathedral.org

Cassiobury Park Gade Avenue, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 7LG www.watford.gov.uk

St Albans Museums St Michael's, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 4SW www.stalbansmuseums.org.uk

Cheslyn House and Gardens Nascot Wood Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 4SL

Standalone Farm Wilbury Road, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, SG6 4JN www.letchworth.com

de Havilland Aircraft Museum Salisbury Hall, London Colney, Hertfordshire, AL2 1BU :www.dehavillandmuseum.co.uk

The Rex Cinema High Street, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, HP4 2BT Web: www.therexberkhamsted.com

Gadebridge Park Leighton Buzzard Road, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP1 1DN

Verulamium Park St Michael's Street, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 4SW www.stalbans.gov.uk

Gardens of the Rose Chiswell Green, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL2 3NR Web: www.gardens-guide.com

Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter Studio Tour Drive, Leavesden, Hertfordshire, WD25 7LR www.wbstudiotour.co.uk

Hatfield House, Park & Gardens Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL9 5NQ www.hatfield-house.co.uk

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council The Campus, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL8 6AE www.welhat.gov.uk/museums

Henry Moore Studios & Gardens Dane Tree House, Perry Green, Much Hadham, Hertfordshire, SG10 6EE www.henry-moore.org Hertford Castle The Castle, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG14 1HR www.hertford.gov.uk Hertfordshire Zoo White Stubbs Lane, Broxbourne, Hertfordshire, EN10 7QA www.pwpark.com 47

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For the thousands of visitors who are welcomed here year after year, the Island is an unforgettable group holiday destination – will you be the next to fall under its spell?

minerailway@manx.net www.laxeyminerailway.im

Leece Museum 01624 845366 leecemuseum@manx.net www.peelonline.net/leece

A.R.E Museum 01624 878242 tonyeast@manx.net www.aremuseum.com

Manx Aviation and Military Museum 07624 454596 iramsden@talk21.com www.mapsorg.im

Groudle Glen Railway ggr@ggr.co.uk

Isle of Man Tour Guides 07624 342951 manxtourguides@gmail.com www.isleofmantourguides.org

Manx National Heritage 01624 648017 •Lynn.mckibbin@gov.im www.manxnationalheritage.im

Isle of Man Railways Public Transport Division, Department of Infrastructure, Transport Headquarters, Banks Circus, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM1 5PT Tel: 01624 662525 Email: publictransport@gov.im www.rail.im

Peel Castle Ruins of a Viking-era castle with panoramic views Peel, Isle of Man, IM5 1TB peel.castle@gov.im www.peelcastle.im

Isle of Man Steam Packet Company 01624 645693 www.steam-packet.com

Tours Isle of Man 01624 822611 info@tours.co.im www.toursisleofman.co.uk

The Milntown Estate and Gardens 01624 812321 www.milntown.org

Isle of Man Tourism grouptravel@gov.im 01624 686888 www.visitisleofman.com/groups

Snaefell Mountain Railway Laxey, Isle of Man, IM4 7NH smr@gov.im www.snaefellmountainrailway.im

Jurby Transport Museum jtminfo@manx.net

Villa Marina and Gaiety Theatre Complex 01624 600555 www.villagaiety.com

Laxey Mines Railway 01624 680186

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Isle of Wight Roman Villa Morton Old Road, Brading Isle of Wight PO36 0PH Tel: 01983 406223

The Isle of Wight offers groups a small slice of England in an area which measures just 27 miles by 13.It has everything for groups to enjoy whether it's a new take on history, or the chance to experience a diverse range of events from colourful carnivals to international sailing regattas. Afton park Tel: 01983 755774 www.aftonpark.co.uk

Red Funnel 13 Denmark Rd, Cowes, Isle of Wight PO31 7SY Tel:01983 523515

Arrerton Barns Main Road Arreton, Isle of Wight, PO30 3AA Tel: 01983 539361 www.arretonbarns.co.uk

Shanklin Chine 3 Chine Hill,Shanklin, Isle of Wight PO37 6BN Email:office@shanklinchine.co.uk www.shanklinchine.co.uk

Barton Manor Gardens & Vineyards East Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO 32 6LB Tel: 01983 528989

Ventnor Botanic Garden Ventnor Botanic Garden, Undercliff Drive, Ventnor, Isle of Wight, PO30 1UL www.botanic.co.uk

Bembridge Windmill: National Trust High Street, Bembridge, Isle of Wight, PO35 5SQ Tel: 01983 873945 www.nationaltrust.org.uk Blackgang Chine Fantasy Park Nr Ventnor, Isle of Wight, PO 38 2IN www.blackgangchine.com

Visit Isle of Wight Suite 4, Mill Court, . Furrlongs, Newport, PO30 2AA www.visitisleofwight.co.uk

Farringford Farringford Estate Bedbury Lane, Freshwater PO40 9PE Tel:01983 752500 www.farringford.co.uk

Fisherman’s Cottage 1 The Esplanade, Shanklin, Isle of Wight PO37 6BW Email: office@shanklinchine.co.uk www.fishermanscottageshanklin.co.uk Hover Travel Quay Road, Ryde, Isle of Wight, PO33 2HB Tel: 08434 87 88 87 www.hovertravel.co.uk

Isle of Wight Steam Railway The Railway Station, Havenstreet, Isle of Wight, PO33 4DS Tel: 01983 882204 iwsteamrailway.co.uk Lilliput Antique Doll & Toy Museum High Street, Brading, Isle of Wight, PO36 0DJ Tel: 01983 407231 www.lilliputmuseum.org.uk/ Nunwell House & Gardens Nunwell House, Coach Lane, Brading, Isle of Wight, PO36 0JQ 50

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Kent

Groombridge Place Estates Groombridge Hill, Groombridge, Tunbridge Wells TN3 9QGTel:01892 861444 www.groombridgeplace.com

Kent offers mysterious marshlands and breathtaking countryside to the dramatic white cliffs of Dover; medieval towns, historic castles and towering cathedrals to bustling seaside resorts, along with a lively café society and contemporary arts scene.

Hever Castle & Gardens Hever Road, Edenbridge TN8 7NP, Tel:+44 (0)1732 865224 info@hevercastle.co.uk www.hevercastle.co.uk

The Battle of Britain Memorial New Dover Road, Folkestone CT18 7JJ Tel:+44 (0) 1303 249292 Email:enquiries@battleofbritainmemorial.org www.battleofbritainmemorial.org

Hornby Visitor Centre Westwood Industrial Estate Margate, Kent, CT9 4JXTel:01843 233524 Email: visitorcentre@hornby.com www.hornby.com/visitorcentre

Belmont House & Gardens Throwley, Faversham, Kent ME13 0HH Tel: 01795 890202 www.battleofbritainmemorial.org

Biggin Hill Memorial Museum St George’s RAF Chapel of Remembrance, Main Road, Biggin Hill, Kent, TN16 3EJ Telephone: 01959 422414www.bhmm.org.uk

Kentish Lady Undercliffe Boathouse Bishops Way Maidstone Kent ME15 6XG Tel:01622 753740 www.kentishlady.co.uk

Canterbury Cathedral

Cathedral House, 11 The Precincts, Canterbury CT1 2EH www.canterbury-cathedral.org

Knole Sevenoaks, Kent TN15 0RP (sat nav TN13 1HU) Tel: 01732 462100 E: knole@nationaltrust.org.uk Birthplace of novelist and poet Vita Sackville-West set at the heart of a timeless deer park with magnificent state rooms laid out to impress

Canterbury Guided Tours

Christ Church Gate, The Precincts, Canterbury, Kent CT1 2EE

Leeds Castle Maidstone, Kent, ME17 1PL

90-minute guided walking tours of Canterbury’s medieval lanes and Cathedral Precincts with an expert guide. All group sizes and ages welcome. Multiple languages and themed tours available. Open year-round, all weather!

Designed to entertain and amaze, Leeds Castle offers groups over 900 years of history, seasonal gardens, thrilling events, and unexpected experiences for all ages.

Tel :+44 (0)1227 459779 guides@canterburyguidedtours.com www.canterburyguidedtours.com

bookings@leeds-castle.co.uk or Tel:01622 767865 leeds-castle.com/groups

Chartwell Chartwell, Mapleton Road, Westerham, Kent, TN16 1PS Email: Chartwell.groupbooing@nationaltrust.org.uk. Tel: 01732861142 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/chartwell/group-visits

Kent and East Sussex Railway Tenterden Town Station, Station Rd, Tenterden TN30 6HE www.kesr.org.uk

Millbrook Gravesend Station Road Southfleet Gravesend Kent DA13 9PA Call: 01474 331135 www.millbrookgc.co.uk

Emmetts Garden Ide Hill, Sevenoaks, Kent TN14 6BA Tel: 01732 868381 E: emmetts@nationaltrust.org.uk Informal Edwardian garden with exotic trees and shrubs with year round colour

Millbrook Staplehurst A229 Staplehurst Road Marden Nr Staplehurst Kent TN12 9BT Call: 01622 832299 Email: staplehurstinfo@millbrookgc.co.uk

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Peter Cushing

Whitstable Museum So many great stories

Whitstable Museum displays our rich and varied local history, run by a team of enthusiastic and knowledgeable volunteers. Helmet Diving

● Steam locomotive Invicta, which hauled the world’s first passenger railway. ● Helmet diving: first commercial use. ● Peter and Helen Cushing - Actors. ● Shipbuilding and Fishing: Floreat a Whelk Boat built in Whitstable. Open the whole year, Thursday to Saturday (see website for other days). Wheelchair accessible. Oxford Street, Whitstable, Kent CT5 1DB www.whitstablemuseum.org

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Kent Visit Canterbury Canterbury City Council, Military Road Canterbury CT1 1YWTel (01227) 862153 www.canterbury.co.uk

Mount Ephraim Gardens Staple Street, Hernhill, Faversham, Kent ME13 9TX www.mountephraimgardens.co.uk Penshurst Place and Gardens Penshurst, Kent, TN11 8DG Tel: 01892 870307 Deanna Davis contactus@penshurstplace.com www.penshurstplace.com

Westerham Brewery Beggars Lane, Westerham TN16 1QP Tel: 01732 864 427 westerhambrewery.co.uk

Rochester Castle Castle Hill, Rochester, Kent ME1 1SW Tel: 01634 332900 www.medway.gov.uk/leisurecultureandsportheritage

White Cliffs Country Deal, Dover, Sandwich and beyond www.whitecliffscountry.org.uk

Royal Tunbridge Wells visittunbridgewells.com

Wildwood Trust Herne Common, Herne Bay, Kent CT6 7LQ Tel: 01227 712111 www.wildwoodtrust.org

Scotney Castle Lamberhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN3 8JN Tel: 01892 893820 E: scotneycastle@nationaltrust.org.uk Victorian country house and 14th-century ruined castle with romantic garden in a wooded estate

Whitsable Museum Oxford Dtreet, Whitsable Kent,CT5 1DB www.whitsablemuseum.org

Sissinghurst Castle GardenBiddenden Road, nr Cranbrook, Kent TN17 2AB Tel: 01580 710700 E: sissinghurst@nationaltrust.org.uk Created by Vita Sackville-West and Harold Nicolson, around surviving parts of an Elizabethan mansion, famous for its small compartments filled with colourful floral displays

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The Historic Dockyard Chatham The Historic Dockyard Chatham, Kent ME4 4TE Direct Dial - 01634 823815 Web:www.thedockyard.co.uk As the world’s most complete dockyard of the Age of Sail, The Historic Dockyard Chatham is unique and one of Britain’s leading maritime heritage destinations The Spitfire & Hurricane Memorial Museum Manston Road, Ramsgate, Kent CT12 5DF Tel: 01843 821940 Email: enquiries@spitfiremuseum.org.uk www.spitfiremuseum.org.uk Turner Contemporary Rendezvous, Margate, Kent CT9 1HG Tel: 01843 233000 www.turnercontemporary.org

LIVE MUSIC - BOARD GAMES - COMEDY NIGHTS - SHUFFLEBOARD BREWERY TOURS - QUIZ NIGHTS - CAFÉ - SHOP - STREET FOOD 01732 864 427

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www.kesr.org.uk 01580 765155 Tenterden Town Station, Station Road, Tenterden, Kent, TN30 6HE

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Lancashire Illuminasia Blackpool Attractions 97 Church St, Blackpool FY1 Tel: 01253 629800 www.illuminasia.co.uk

Lancashire is a County of contrasts and variety, from castles to stately homes, from museums to waterways, the County's history is displayed vividly by its towns and villages. From the Industrial Revolution to its commercial heyday, an array of artefacts from the ages can be viewed in Lancashire's museums and galleries.

Oswaldtwistle Mills Moscow Mill, Colliers Street, Oswaldtwistle, Lancashire, BB5 3DE Tel: 01254 871025 www.o-mills.co.uk

Ashton Market & Market Hall Ashton under Lyne Lancashire OL6 6BZ www.tameside.gov.uk/markets

Pendle Village Hollin Bank, Brierfield, BB9 5NG, www.pendlevillage.co.uk

Athol Hotel 383 - 385 South Promenade, Blackpool, FY1 6BH Tel: 01253 343050 www.hotelathol.com

Ribble Steam Railway Riversway Docklands, Preston, Lancashire,PR2 2PD Tel:01772 728800 www.ribblesteam.org.uk

Auckland Hotel 312/3/4/5, Marine Road, Central Promenade, Morecambe, Lancashire LA4 5AA. Tel: 01524 412565 www.aucklandhotel.co.uk

Samlesbury Hall Preston New Road, Samlesbury, Preston, Lancashire PR5 0UP www.samlesburyhall.co.uk

Blackpool Sea Life Centre Promenade, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY1 5AA Tel: 0871 222 6932 www.visitsealife.com/Blackpool

The Globe Centre, St James' Square, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 0RE Tel: 0870 442 0047 www.lancashiretourism.com

Blackpool Tourism Tourism Department, 1 Clifton Street, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY1 1LY Tel: 01253 478203 www.blackpooltourism.com Blackpool Winter Gardens 97 Church St, Blackpool, Lancashire FY1 1HL Tel: 01253 625252 www.wintergardensblackpool.co.uk

Boundary mills Vivary Way, Colne, Lancashire BB8 9NW. Tel:01282 856 Bowland Wild Boar Park Chipping, Preston, PR3 2QT Tel/Fax: 01995 61554 www.wildboarpark.co.uk Bury’s Award Winning Market Bury Market Management, 1 Murray Road, Bury, Lancashire, BL9 0BJ www.burymarket.com Tel:0161 253 6520 Chorley Markets www.checkoutchorley.com/markets Tel:01257515151

East Lancashire Railway Bolton Street, Bury, BL9 0EY Email:customer.services@eastlancsrailway.co.uk www.eastlancsrailway.org.uk Gordon Rigg Garden Centre Moss Bridge Road, Kingsway, Rochdale OL16 4UX www.gordonrigg.com 58

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Leicestershire and Rutland Jewry Wall Museum St Nicholas Circle, Leicester LE1 4LB Tel: 0116 225 4971 www.leicestermuseums.org/jewry-wall

Rolling fields, unspoilt villages and traditional market towns make up the beautiful county of Leicestershire. At its heart lies the vibrant city of Leicester, offering groups an exciting range of cultural, historic and leisure attractions, including the spectacular National Space Centre and many free museums.

King Richard III Visitor Centre 4A St Martins, Leicester LE1 5DB Tel: 0116 229 4132 www.kriii.com

Around the county, discover the magnificent Belvoir Castle; historic Bosworth Battlefield; and steam train rides on the Great Central Railway.

Leicester Cathedral Peacock Lane, Leicester LE1 5PZ Tel: 0116 261 5200 www.leicestercathedral.org

Rutland is the smallest county in England. The county has two historic market towns: Oakham and Uppingham, and 54 beautiful villages spread across the rolling, rural landscape.

Leicester Leys Leisure Centre Beaumont Way, Leicester LE4 1DS Tel: 0116 233 3070 www.leicester.gov.uk/leisurecentres

Abbey Park Abbey Park Road, Leicester LE4 5AQ Tel: 0116 454 1003 www.leicester.gov.uk/abbeypark

Leicester Market Market Place, Leicester LE1 5HQ Tel: 0116 223 2372 www.leicestermarket.co.uk

Belgrave Hall & Gardens Church Road, Leicester LE4 5PE Tel: 0116 229 8181 www.leicestermuseums.org/belgrave-hall

Leicester Museum & Art Gallery 53 New Walk, Leicester LE1 7EA Tel: 0116 225 4900 www.leicestermuseums.org/leicester-museum-art-gallery

Belgrave Road (Golden Mile) Belgrave Road, Leicester LE4 6AS www.visitleicester.info/golden-mile Curve Theatre Rutland Street, Leicester LE1 1SB Tel: 0116 242 3595 www.curveonline.co.uk

Leicester Outdoor Pursuits Centre Loughborough Road, Leicester LE4 5PN Tel: 0116 268 1426 www.lopc.co.uk

Gorse Hill City Farm Anstey Lane, Leicester LE4 0FJ Tel: 0116 253 7582 www.gorsehillcityfarm.org.uk

Leicester Tigers Rugby Club Welford Road Stadium, Aylestone Road, Leicester LE2 7TR Tel: 0116 319 8888 www.leicestertigers.com

De Montfort Hall Granville Road, Leicester LE1 7RU Tel: 0116 233 3111 www.demontforthall.co.uk

Leicester Racecourse Oadby, Leicester LE2 4AL Tel: 0116 271 6515 www.leicester-racecourse.com

Great Central Railway Great Central Road, Loughborough LE11 1RW Tel: 01509 632323 www.gcrailway.co.uk

National Space Centre Exploration Drive, Leicester LE4 5NS Tel: 0116 261 0261 www.spacecentre.co.uk

Newarke Houses Museum The Newarke, Leicester LE2 7BY Tel: 0116 225 4980 www.leicestermuseums.org/newarke-houses

Guildhall Museum Guildhall Lane, Leicester LE1 5FQ Tel: 0116 253 2569 www.leicestermuseums.org/guildhall

Phoenix Cinema and Art Centre 4 Midland Street, Leicester LE1 1TG Tel: 0116 242 2800 www.phoenix.org.uk

Haymarket Theatre 1 Garrick Walk, Leicester LE1 3AF Tel: 0116 296 1236 www.haytheatre.com

Victoria Park Granville Road, Leicester LE1 7RY Tel: 0116 454 1003 www.leicester.gov.uk/victoriapark

Highcross Leicester 5 Shires Lane, Leicester LE1 4AN Tel: 0116 242 8644 www.highcrossleicester.com 61

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Lincolnshire Lincoln Cathedral Minster Yard Lincoln LN2 1PX Tel:01522 561600 www.lincolncathedral.com

One of Britain's best-kept secrets, Lincolnshire is a surprising county of contrasts. Wide-open skies, ever-changing horizons, space to breathe, time to relax. It's all here in this heritage-rich county where history springs to life. Ayscoughfee Hall Museum Churchgate Spalding Lincolnshire PE11 2RA Tel: (01775) 764555 Email: museum@sholland.gov.uk

Lincoln Visitor Information Centre 9 Castle Hill, Lincoln LN1 3AA Email:visitorinformation@lincolnbig.co.uk

Museum of Lincolnshire Life Old Barracks, Burton Rd, Lincoln, Lincolnshire LN1 3LY Tel: 01522 782040 www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/museumoflincolnshirelife

Belton House Grantham, Lincolnshire NG32 2LS Tel: 01476 566116 E: belton@nationaltrust.org.uk 17th-century country house with magnificent interiors, beautiful gardens and extensive parkland

The Pink Pig Farm Holme Hall, Holme Ln, Scunthorpe DN16 3RE Tel:01724 854082 www.pinkpigfarm.co.uk

Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Visitor Centre Dogdyke Rd, Coningsby, Lincoln LN4 4SY Tel: 01522 782040 www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/bbmf

Pennells Garden Centre Cleethorpes Humberston Road Cleethorpes DN36 4RW Tel:01472 313600

Boundary mills Gonerby Moor, A1 Grantham, Lincolnshire NG32 2AB. Tel: 01476 591 001

Pleasure Island Family Theme Park Kings Road, Cleethorpes, North East Lincolnshire DN35 0PL Tel: 0844 5040104 www.pleasure-island.co.uk

Burghley House Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 3JY Tel: 01780 752451 www.burghley.co.uk

Skegness Water Leisure Park Walls Lane, Ingoldmells, Lincolnshire, PE25 1JF Tel: 01754 899 400 www.skegnesswaterleisurepark.co.uk

Butterfly & Wildlife Park Long Sutton, Lincolnshire, PE12 9LE Tel: 01406 363833 www.butterflyandwildlifepark.co.uk Doddington Hall Doddington, Lincolnshire, LN6 4RU Tel: 01522 694308 www.doddingtonhall.com

Springfields Outlet Shopping & Leisure

Camelgate, Spalding, Lincs, PE12 6EU For bookings and details call 01775 760909 Or email enquiries@springfieldsoutlet.co.uk springfieldsoutlet.co.uk

Fens The Fens Tourism Group, Ayscoughfee Hall, Churchgate, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE11 2RA Tel: 0870 225 4849 www.waterways.com

South West Lincolnshire Tourism Council Offices, Grantham, Lincolnshire NG31 6PZ Tel: 01476 406162 www.southwestlincs.com

Gainsborough Old Hall Parnell Street, Gainsborough DN21 2NB Tel: 01522 782040 www.gainsborougholdhall.com

Trolleybus Museum Belton Road, Sandtoft, Doncaster, DN8 5SX Tel:01724 711391 trolleybusmuseum@sandtoft.org

Hemswell Antique Centres Hemswell Antique Centres, Caenby Corner Estate, Hemswell Cliff, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire DN21 5TJ www.hemswell-antiques.com

Visit Lincs Coast Skegness Town Hall, Lincolnshire Coastal Destination Bid, North Parade, Skegness, Lincolnshire, PE25 1DA Tel: 01754 611845 www.visitlincscoast.co.uk

Johnsons of Boston Wainfleet Road, Boston Lincolnshire PE21 9RZ www.johnsonsofboston.co.uk

Lincoln Castle Castle Hill, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN1 3AA Tel: 01522 554559 www.lincolncastle.com

Woodside Wildlife & Falconry Park Newball LN3 5DQ Tel:01522 754280 www.woodsidefalconry.com 62

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Historic Royal Palaces Waterloo Block, HM Tower of London, London, EC3N 4AB Tel: 020 3166 6311 www.hrp.org.uk

The biggest city in Europe has something for everyone. It may not be the easiest place to navigate, but bring a party to London and they will never cease to thank you for your trouble. Take advantage of the extensive public transport system (only Londoners actually complain about it) and let your party alight at a convenient location, and let the underground train take the strain. With so much to take in, even the website weighs a ton. So sit comfortably and find that all of London's attractions can be reviewed at www.visitlondon.com

Household Cavalry Museum Horse Guards, Whitehall, London SW1A 2AX T: 020 7930 3070 www.householdcavalrymuseum.co.uk

Jubilee Market

2 Willow Road Hampstead, London, NW3 1TH Tel: 020 7435 6166 E: 2willowroad@nationaltrust.org.uk Unique Modernist family home designed by architect Ernö Goldfinger in 1939, and including Modern art collection

1 Tavistock Court, The Piazza, Covent Garden, WC2E 8BD T:0207 8362139

www.jubileemarket.co.uk

Apsley House 149 Piccadilly Hyde Park Corner London W1J 7NT Tel: 020 7499 5676 www.english-heritage.org.uk/apsleyhouse Known as ‘Number 1 London’ and still the residence of the Dukes of Wellington today. With dazzling Waterloo Gallery, Wellington memorabilia and a multimedia guide.

Kensington Palace Kensington Gardens, London W8 4PX Tel: 0844 482 7770 Email: groupsandtraveltrade@hrp.org.uk www.hrp.org.uk/traveltradeandgroups Kew Royal Botanic Gardens Kew, Richmond, London, TW9 3AE 020 8332 5655 www.kew.org

Bateaux London Embankment Pier Victoria Embankment London WC2N 6NU www.bateauxlondon.com BBC Tours Room G002 Broadcasting House Portland Place London W1A 1AA Tel: 0370 901 1227 Web:www.bbc.co.uk/showsandtours/tours/ Bank of England Museum Threadneedle St,London, EC2R 8AH Tel: 020 7601 5545

Big bus tour london 110 Buckingham Palace Road London Tel:020 7808 6753 City Cruises Cherry Garden Pier, Cherry Garden street, London SE16 4TU Tel:0207 7400 400 (Option 2) ukgroups@citycruises.com www.citycruises.com

Explore Horace Walpole’s beautifully restored 18th century Gothic castle and garden.

English Touring Opera 120 Peckham Hill Street, London SE15 5JT Tel:020 7833 2555 www.englishtouringopera.org.uk

Guided Tours of this award-winning house run all year, Monday - Friday. A visit can be tailored to your needs and includes complimentary admission for your guide.

Faulty Towers the Dining Experience 9 -13 Bloomsbury Street, London WC18 3QD Tel: 0845 154 4145 www.interactivetheatre.com

tours@strawberryhillhouse.org.uk 020 8744 1241 268 Waldegrave Road, Twickenham, TW1 4ST strawberryhillhouse.org.uk

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Covent Garden’s historic indoor Jubilee Market has plenty to offer for a fabulous shopping trip.

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London Royal Philharmonic Orchestra 16 Clerkenwell Green,London, EC1R 0QT Tel: 020 7608 8800 www.rpo.co.uk

Old Royal Naval College

Greenwich, London Book Now www.ornc.org +44 (0)20 8269 4799

St Paul’s Cathedral The Chapter House, St Paul's Churchyard, London EC4M 8AD Tel: 020 7246 8350 www.stpauls.co.uk

Queen Mary Accommodation Stay QM Sir Christopher France House Westfield Way London, E1 4QA www.qmaccommodation.co.uk

Strawberry Hill

268 Waldegrave Road Twickenham TW1 4ST Tel+44 (0)20 8744 1241

Royal Albert Hall Kensington Gore, London SW7 2AP www.royalalberthall.com

www.strawberryhillhouse.org.uk

Royal Air Force Museum London Grahame Park Way, London NW9 5LL Tel: 020 8205 2266 www.rafmuseum.org.uk

Syon House and Gardens Syon Park, Brentford, Middlesex, TW8 8JF Tel: 020 8560 0882 www.syonpark.co.uk

Royal Observatory Greenwich Greenwich Park, London, SE10 9NF Tel: 020 8312 6608 www.rog.nmm.ac.uk

The Fan Museum 12 Crooms Hill, Greenwich SE10 8ER Tel: 020 8305 1441 www.thefanmuseum.org.uk

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London Twickenham World Rugby Museum 200 Whitton Road Twickenham TW2 7BA Tel:020 8892 8877 englandrugby.com/museum

The London Bridge Experience 2 - 4 Tooley Street London Bridge, London SE1 2SY Tel: 0800 0434 666 www.thelondonbridgeexperience.com

Visit London 6th Floor, 2 More London Riverside, London SE1 2RR Tel: 020 7234 5821 www.visitlondon.com

The Kia Oval Surrey County Cricket Club Kennington London SE11 5SS www.kiaoval.com

Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter Studio Tour Dr, Leavesden WD25 7LR www.wbstudiotour.co.uk

The Tower of London The Tower of London, EC3N 4AB Tel: 0844 482 7770 www.hrp.org.uk

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ICONIC OUTSIDE UNMISSABLE 600 years of history at INSIDE Explore the heart of Maritime Greenwich. From Tudor Palace remains to the stunning of the Painted Hall, there’s so much to discover on your next group visit. INCLUDING

Bespoke private guided tours Great rates available for groups of 10+ Free coach parking with your booking Tempting catering options

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Manchester Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 9DL www.jodrellbank.net

Manchester is one of the most vibrant and dynamic places in the UK. Across the Greater Manchester region, groups will find a wonderful variety of things to see, do and experience, whether shopping, eating out, indulging in cultural pursuits or outdoor activities.

Lowry Outlet Mall The Quays, Salford Quays, Manchester, M50 3AH www.lowryoutletmall.com Manchester Cathedral Manchester, M3 1SX www.manchestercathedral.org

Arndale Shopping Centre Manchester Arndale, Management Office, 1st Floor, Arndale Centre, Manchester, M4 3AQ

Ashton Market Hall Market Street, Ashton-under-Lyne, Tameside, OL6 7JU www.tameside.gov.uk

Manchester City Football Club Stadium and Club Tour Sports Ground Etihad Stadium, Rowsley Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M11 3FF www.mancity.com

Bury Tourism Tourist Information Centre, Market Street, Bury, BL9 0BW www.bury.gov.uk

Manchester United Football Club Museum & Ground Tours Manchester United Football Club, Old Trafford, M16 0RA www.manutd.co.uk

Fred Dibnah Heritage Centre 121 Radcliffe Rd, Bolton,BL2 1NU www.freddibnahheritagecentre.com

Marketing Manchester Carvers Warehouse,77 Dale Street Manchester, M1 2HG Tel: 0161 237 1010 www.marketingmanchester.com

Imperial War Museum North The Quays Manchester, M17 1TZ Tel: 0161 836 4000 www.iwm.org.uk/visits/iwm-north

Runway Visitor Park Sunbank Lane, Altrincham, WA15 8XQ Email:Concorde Enquiries

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Lady Lever Art Gallery (National Museums Liverpool) Tel: 0151 207 0001 www.ladyleverartgallery.org.uk

Liverpool has become a European destination with a rich and diverse heritage. Liverpool has long played a leading role in the formation of the world's popular music culture. And it's a part that now goes way beyond the groundbreaking days of the 1960s. Liverpool has more museums and art galleries than any other UK city outside London including the Tate at The Albert Dock.

Mersey Ferries Limited Victoria Place, Seacombe, Wallasey, Merseyside, CH44 6QY Tel: 0151 639 0609 www.merseyferries.co.uk

Aintree Racecourse Co Limited Ormskirk Road, Aintree, Liverpool Merseyside, L9 5AS Tel: 0151 523 2600 www.aintree.co.uk

Merseyside Maritime Museum Albert Dock, Liverpool Waterfront, Liverpool L3 4AQ www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/maritime

British Lawnmower Museum 106-114 Shakespeare St, Southport PR8 5AJ Tel:01704 501336 www.lawnmowerworld.co.uk

National Museums Liverpool 127 Dale Street, Liverpool, L2 2JH England, Tel: 0151 207 0001

Haydock Park Racecourse Limited Newton le Willows, Merseyside, WA12 0HQ Tel: 01942 725963 www.haydock-park.co.uk

Port Sunlight Garden Centre The Causeway Port Sunlight Village, Wirral, Merseyside CH62 5DY Tel:0151 645 6244 www.portsunlightgardens.co.uk

Knowsley Safari Park Prescot, Merseyside, L34 4AG, Tel: 0151 489 4827 www.knowsley.com

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Merseyside Royal Liver Building Liverpool Waterfront, Liverpool, L3 1HU www.royalliverbuilding.com

Tate Liverpool Albert Dock, Liverpool Merseyside, L3 4BB Tel: 015 1702 7400 www.tate.org.uk/liverpool

Stadium Tours & Experiences

The Beatles Story Britannia Vaults, Albert Dock, Liverpool, Merseyside, L3 4AD Tel: 0151 709 1963 www.beatlesstory.com

Liverpool Football Club Anfield Road Anfield L4 0TH

For group enquiries please email grouptours@liverpoolfc.com or call 0151 906 1817.

The Cavern Club 10 Mathew St, Liverpool L2 6RE, Tel: 0151 236 9091 www.cavernclub.org

Wirral Transport Museum Visit St, Southport 1 Taylor Birkenhead CH41 1B G Tel:112 0151 647 2128Southport, Lord Street, Merseyside, PR8 1NY The World of Glass Chalon Way information, East, St Helens For more go to Merseyside WA10 1BX www.visitsouthport.com, or Email: info@worldofglass.com email Steve Christian, www.worldofglass.com destination development manager, at steve.christian@sefton.gov.uk

Strawberry Field Beaconsfield Rd, Liverpool L25 6EJ Tel:0151 252 6130 Web:.www.strawberryfieldliverpool.com Sudley House Mossley Hill Road, LiverpoolMerseyside, L18 8BX Tel: 0151 478 4016 www.liverpoolmuseum.org.uk

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Unmissable. Immersive. The LFC Stadium Tour.

• Competitive prices for groups of 15+ • Free places for group leaders and coach driver • Free coach parking

• Services of a dedicated Groups Team • Bespoke packages to suit your individual group’s needs • Group menus & dining packages available on request.

The New LFC Museum

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grouptours@liverpoolfc.com or call 0151 906 1817

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Lee Valley Regional Park Authority Myddelton House, Bulls Cross, Enfield, Middlesex, EN2 9HG Tel: 08456 770 600 www.leevalleypark.org.uk

Middlesex is mostly covered by Greater London. It is one of the 39 historical counties of England. It includes the City of London and all the attractions that entails and despite its ostensive dissolution at the administrative level it is still alive and distinct in many peoples minds.

London Butterfly House Syon Park, Brentford, Middlesex, TW8 8HY Tel: 020 8560 0378 www.butterflies.org.uk

Choice Hotels Europe Premier House, 112-114 Station Road, Edgware, Middlesex, HA8 7BJ Tel: 020 8233 2038 www.choicehotelseurope.com

Marble Hill House (English Heritage) Richmond Road, Twickenham, Middlesex, TW1 2NL Tel: 020 8892 5115 www.english-heritage.org.uk/visits

Forty Hall Museum Enfield Council, Forty Hill, Enfield, EN2 9HA,Middlesex Tel: 020 83638196 www.enfield.gov.uk/museum

Musical Museum 399 High Street, Brentford, Middlesex, TW8 0DU Tel: 020 8560 8108 www.musicalmuseum.co.uk

Grim’s Dyke Hotel Old Redding, Harrow, Weald, Middlesex, HA3 6SH Tel: +44 (0) 20 8385 3100 www.grimsdyke.com

Osterley Park and House Jersey Road, Isleworth, Middlesex TW7 4RB Tel: 020 8232 5050 E: osterley@nationaltrust.org.uk Magnificent Neoclassical Robert Adam designed house and interiors, landscaped park and 18th-century gardens

Kempton Park Racecourse Staines Road East, Sunbury on Thames, Middlesex, TW16 5AQ. Tel: 01932 782292

Syon House and Gardens Syon Park, Brentford, Middlesex, TW8 8JF Tel: 020 8560 0882 www.syonpark.co.uk

Kew Bridge Steam Museum Green Dragon Lane, Brentford, Middlesex, TW8 0EN Tel: 020 8568 4757 www.kbsm.org

West End Theatre Bookings Limited 13 St John's Road, Harrow, Middlesex, HA1 2EE Tel: 020 8427 6566 www.uktickets.co.uk 74

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Norfolk Bure Valley Railway Aylsham Station, Norwich Road, Aylsham, Norfolk NR11 6BWTel: 01263 733858 www.bvrw.co.uk

Situated on the east coast of Britain, Norfolk offers a refreshing escape from the hustle and bustle. Around every corner your group will find pretty villages and historic churches, miles of unspoilt beaches, countryside and rivers teeming with wildlife and relaxed towns and a city with wonderful shops and tempting cafes.

Downham Market Care of King's Lynn TIC 01553 774297 Saturday Market Place King’s Lynn PE30 5DQ www.visitwestnorfolk.com kings-lynn.tic@alivewestnorfolk.co.uk

Banham Zoo The Grove, Banham, Norfolk, NR16 2HE Tel: 01953 887771 www.banhamzoo.co.uk

Blickling Estate Blickling, Aylsham, Norfolk NR11 6NF Tel: 01263 738030 E: blickling@nationaltrust.org.uk One of England's great Jacobean houses, complete with an impressive Long Gallery, tapestries and intricate plasterwork ceilings. Set in glorious gardens and parkland

Felbrigg Hall, Gardens and Estate Felbrigg, Norwich, Norfolk NR11 8PR Tel: 01263 837444 E: felbrigg@nationaltrust.org.uk Intriguing mixture of Stuart architecture and fine Georgian interiors, set within a rolling landscape park

Bressingham Steam & Gardens Thetford Road, Bressingham, Norfolk IP22 2AB Tel: 01379 686900 www.bressingham.co.uk

Great Yarmouth Sea Life Centre Marine Parade, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 3AH Tel: 01493 330631 www.sealife.co.uk

Broads Tours The Bridge, Wroxham, Norwich, NR12 8RX info@broads.co.uk www.broadstours.co.uk

Grime's Graves (English Heritage) Lynford, Thetford, Norfolk, IP26 5DE Tel: 01842 810656 www.english-heritage.org.uk

KING’S LYNN Far more than the gateway to Norfolk Britain’s most surprising town

The King’s Lynn Town Guides provide tours for large groups

Situated on the banks of the River Great Ouse, the town of King’s Lynn has a thriving mari me scene. Fishing boats landing shell sh from The Wash and much larger vessels loading grain, for example, can all be seen on gentle rambles around the town’s cobbled quayside and King’s Staithe Square. Further into the town centre, there is a wealth of stunning architecture, venues, hospitality and retail experiences for groups – whether it be relaxing daytrips or high quality and entertaining overnight stays. Get in touch for suggested i neraries, resources and informa on to plan and book your group trip to King’s Lynn. www.visitwestnorfolk.com | kings-lynn. c@alivewestnorfolk.co.uk 75

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Hindringham Hall & Gardens Hindringham Hall Blacksmiths Lane Hindringham Norfolk NR210QA www.hindringhamhall.org Holkham Hall Wells-next-on-Sea, Norfolk, NR23 1AB Tel: 01328 710227 www.holkham.co.uk

Langham Glass Ltd Greenway Lane Fakenham Norfolk NR21 8ET Tel: 01328 863500 Email:admin@langhamglass.co.uk www.langhamglass.co.uk

Houghton Hall The Estate Office King’s Lynn Norfolk PE31 6UE www.houghtonhall.com

Mannington Estate Mannington Hall NR11 7BB +44(0)1263 584175

Hunstanton Care of King's Lynn TIC 01553 774297 Saturday Market Place King’s Lynn PE30 5DQ www.visitwestnorfolk.com kings-lynn.tic@alivewestnorfolk.co.uk

North Norfolk Coast & Countryside North Norfolk DC, PO Box 3, Holt Road, Cromer, Norfolk NR27 9EL Tel: 01263 516009 www.north-norfolk.gov.uk

Hunstanton Sea Life Sanctuary Southern Promenade, Hunstanton, Norfolk, PE36 5BH Tel: 01485 533576 www.sealsanctuary.co.uk

Oxburgh Hall Oxborough, nr Swaffham, Norfolk PE33 9PS Tel: 01366 328258 E: oxburghhall@nationaltrust.org.uk 15th-century moated manor house, complete with secret doors and priest's hole

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Pleasure Beach (Great Yarmouth) South Beach Parade, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 3EH Tel: 01493 844585 www.pleasure-beach.co.uk

Thursford Collection Thursford, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 0AS Tel: 44 (0)1328 878 477 www.thursford.com

Sandringham

Visit West Norfolk Kings Lynn Tic Tel:01533 774297 www.visit.westnorfolk.com

Sandringham is the much-loved country retreat of the British Royal Family in Norfolk. Sandringham House is nestled in historic Gardens, surrounded by 243 Hectares of dog friendly Royal Parkland, with nature trails and an adventure play area. Delicious localEstate produce can be found in the restaurant, café and shop at the Courtyard.

Wroxham Miniature Worlds Horning Rd W, Hoveton, Norwich NR12 8QJ www.wroxhamminiatureworlds.co.uk

Sandringham, Norfolk, PE35 6EN Tel: 01485 545400 www.sandringhamestate.co.uk

Stody Lodge Nr Holt, Norfolk NR24 2ER Tel: 01263 863994 www.sstodylodgegardens.co.uk

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Northamptonshire Northampton & Lamport Railway Pitsford & Brampton Station, Pitsford Road, Chapel Brampton, NN6 8BA Tel: 01604 820327 www.nlr.org.uk

England's undiscovered county, groups can discover the many historic houses and gardens, tranquil surroundings with thatched roofs, mellow stone and gentle, rolling countryside.

Northampton is the vibrant county town - an interesting blend of old and new, and heritage and tradition. It has a thriving arts scene and a superb range of retail outlets from major high street names to individual specialist shops and traditional markets.

Northampton Museum & Art Gallery Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP Tel: 01604 838111

Althorp The Stables, Althorp, Northamptonshire NN7 4HQ Tel: 01604 770107 www.spencerofalthorp.com

Royal and Derngate 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton NN1 1DP Tel: 01604 624811 www.viagogo.co.uk

Boughton House Geddington, Northamptonshire, NN14 1BJ Tel: 01536 515731 www.boughtonhouse.org.uk

Castle Ashby Gardens Castle Ashby House, Castle Ashby,Northamptonshire, NN7 1LQ,Tel: 01604 696696 www.castleashbygardens.co.uk

Silverstone Circuit Towcester Northamptonshire NN12 8TN www.silverstone.co.uk

Coton Manor Garden Nr Guilsborough, Northamptonshire NN6 8RQ, Tel: 01604 740219 www.cotonmanor.co.uk

Wicksteed Park Barton Road, Kettering NN15 6NJ Tel: 01536 512475 www.wicksteedpark.org

Cottesbrooke Hall & Gardens Cottesbrooke, Northamptonshire, NN6 8PF Tel: 01604 505808 www.cottettsbrooke.co.uk

Deene Park Corby, Northamptonshire, NN17 3EW, Tel: 01780 450278 www.deenepark.com Evenley Wood Garden Off Mill Lane, Evenley, NN13 5SH Tel: 07788 207428 www.evenleywoodgarden.co.uk

Holdenby House Gardens & Falconry Centre Holdenby, Northamptonshire, NN6 8DJ ,Tel: 01604 770074 www.holdenby.com

Indian Chief Cruises Stoke Bruerne, Nr Towcester, Northamptonshire, NN12 7SB Tel: 01604 862428 www.boatinn.co.uk Kelmarsh Hall and Gardens Estate Office, Kelmarsh,Northants NN6 9LY email visitors@kelmarsh.com www.kelmarsh.com 79

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Northumberland Not only does Northumberland have great scenery, vast beaches and a National Park - but there's also a huge amount of history to discover including ancient kingdoms, border warfare and castles. Alnwick Castle Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 1NQ Tel:01665 511184 www.alnwickcastle.com

Alnwick Garden Denwick Lane, Alnwick, Northumberland NE66 1YU Tel: 01665 511350 www.alnwickgarden.com Bamburgh Castle Bamburgh Castle, Bamburgh, Northumberland, NE69 7DF Tel:01668 214 208 email: administrator@bamburghcastle.com www.bamburghcastle.com

Bailiffgate Museum 14 Bailiffgate, Alnwick Northumberland, NE66 1LX Tel: 01665 605847, www.bailiffgatemuseum.co.uk Chillingham Castle Chillingham, Alnwick Northumberland, UK NE66 5NJ Tel: +44 (0)1668 215359 Email: enquiries@chillingham-castle.com www.chillingham-castle.com

Ford & Etal Estates The Visitor Centre, Heatherslaw, Cornhill-on-Tweed, Northumberland, TD12 4TJ Email:tourism@ford-and-etal.co.uk Tel:01890 820338 www.ford-and-etal.co.uk Hexham Racecourse Co Limited The Riding, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 4PF Tel: 01434 606881 www.hexham-racecourse.co.uk Howick Hall & Arboretum Howick, Northumberland NE66 3LB www.howickhallgardens.co.uk

Kings Own Scottish Borders Regimental Museum Ravensdowne Barracks, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 1DG www.kosb.co.uk

Preston Tower Chathill, Northumberland, NE67 5DH Tel: 01665 589227

Roman Army Museum - Carvoran Greenhead, via Carlisle, Hadrian's Wall, Northumberland, CA6 7JB Tel: 01697 747485 www.vindolanda.com

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Home to award-winning attractions, sporting venues and a terrific event calendar, Nottinghamshire is packed with things to do for any group. The area is dotted with lovely little gems: market towns like Mansfield, the stately Dukeries of the north, and fabulous antique fairs. DH Lawrence Heritage - DH Lawrence Birthplace Museum & Durban House Heritage Centre Durban House Heritage Centre, Mansfield Road, Eastwood, Nottinghamshire, NG16 3DZ Tel: 01773 71735 :www.dhlawrenceheritage.org

Galleries of Justice Museum High Pavement, Nottingham NG1 1HN Tel:0115 952 0555 www.galleriesofjustice.org.uk

Nottingham Racecourse Co Limited Colwick Park, Colwick Road, Nottinghamshire, NG2 4BE Tel: 0115 940 5705 www.nottinghamracecourse.co.uk Museum of Timekeeping British Horological Institute, Upton Hall, Main St, Upton, Newark NG23 5TE Tel: 01636 817601 www.museumoftimekeeping.org.uk

Papplewick Pumping Station Off Longdale Lane, Ravenhead, Nottinghamshire NG26 9AJ Tel: 0115 963 2938 www.papplewickpumpingstation.co.uk Southwell Minster Southwell Minster, Church Street, Southwell, Nottinghamshire, NG25 0HD www.southwellminster.org

IACF PO Box 100 Newark, Nottinghamshire NG24 1DJ Tel: 016367 02326

National Civil War Centre, 14 Appletongate, Newark, NG24 1JY Tel:01636 655765 www.nationalcivilwarcentre.com

Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre Swinecote Road, Edwinstowe, Nottinghamshire NG21 9HN Tel: 08449 80 80 80

Newark & Sherwood Newark & Sherwood District Council, Kelham Hall, Kelham, NG23 5QX Tel: 01636 655715 www.newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk

Springhead Brewery Robin Hood Site, Main Street, Laneham, Retford, Notts DN22 0NA Tel: +44 (01636) 821000 www.springhead.co.uk

Newstead Abbey - The Home of the Poet Lord Byron Newstead Abbey Park, Ravenshead, Nottinghamshire, NG15 8NA Tel: 01623 455900 www.newsteadabbey.org.uk

Thrumpton Hall Nottingham, Nottinghamshire NG11 0AX Tel:0115 9830410 www.thrumptonhall.com University of Nottingham (UNCC) University Park, Nottingham, NG7 2RJ Tel: 0115 951 5151

Nottingham City Council Loxley House, Station Street, Nottingham. NG2 3NG Tel: 0115 915 5555 www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk

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Oxfordshire roups can unwind in traditional market towns or unspoilt villages, discover history and heritage at local attractions, sample local produce in pubs and restaurants, cruise along the Oxford Canal or shop 'til they drop' at the Bicester Outlet Village.

Conveniently situated at the heart of middle England, Oxfordshire is easily accessible by road, and provides a touring base from which to explore the popular destinations of the University City of Oxford, The Cotswolds and Shakespeare's Stratford-upon-Avon which are all within an hour's travel. Ardington House Ardington House, Ardington, Oxon, OX12 8PY Tel: 07810 827 821 www.ardingtonhouse.com Bicester Village Outlet Shopping Pingle Drive, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX6 7WD Tel: 01869 323200 www.bicester-village.com Blenheim Palace Woodstock Oxfordshire OX20 1PP Tel: 01993 815600 www.blenheimpalace.com

Bodleian Libraries Broad street Oxford, Ox13BG email:tours@bodleian.ox.ac.uk www.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/whatson/visit/tours

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Kingston Bagpuize House & Garden Nr. Abingdon,Oxfordshire, OX13 5AX Tel: 01865 820 217 www.kingstonbagpuizehouse.com Museum of the History of Science Broad Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 3AZ Tel: 01865 277280 www.mhs.ox.ac.uk River & Rowing Museum Mill Meadows, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, RG9 1BF Tel: 01491 415600 www.rrm.co.uk Stonor Park Henley On Thames, Oxon RG9 6HF www.stonor.com

Sulgrave Manor & Garden

Buscot Park & The Faringdon Collection Buscot Park,Faringdon,Oxfordshire SN7 8BU Email: estbuscot@aol.com Tel: 01367 240786 www.buscot-park.com

Manor Road, Sulgrave OX17 2SD www.sulgravemanor.org.uk enquiries@sulgravemanor.org.uk Tel: 01295 760205

Charney Manor Charney Bassett Wantage Oxon OX12 0EJ Tel: 01235 868206 admin@charneymanor.com www.charneymanor.com

Waterperry Gardens Waterperry, Near Wheatley, Oxfordshire OX33 1LA Tel: 01844 339226 www.waterperrygardens.co.uk

Chinnor & Princes Risborough Railway Chinnor Station, Station Approach, Station Road,Chinnor, Oxfordshire, OX39 4ER Tel:07979 055 366 www.chinnorrailway.co.uk Cotswold Wildlife Park & Gardens Bradwell Grove, Burford,Oxfordshire OX18 4JP Tel: 01993 823006 Email: feedback@cotswoldwildlifepark.co.uk www.cotswoldwildlifepark.co.uk Didcot Railway Centre Didcot, Oxfordshire, OX11 7NJ Tel: 01235 817200 www.didcotrailwaycentre.org.uk 82

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Gardens, Teashop, Plant Centre, Gift Barn, Gallery, Museum, Play Area, Orchards, Annual Events Open All Year Round Waterperry Gardens, Nr Wheatley, Oxford OX33 1LA. T 01844 339226

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Shropshire Oswestry Markets Bailey Head, Oswestry Sy11 1PZ davidclough@oswestry-tc.gov.uk Tel: 07764772969 www.oswestry-tc.gov.uk

When in Shropshire, groups can visit the World Heritage Site of Ironbridge, birth place of the Industrial Revolution, now with ten hands-on museums.

The medieval town of Shrewsbury is the birthplace of Charles Darwin and home to numerous designer shops and galleries - a real cultural encounter and shopaholic's paradise set in one of the finest Tudor towns in England. Group town trails explore its history, architecture and even ghosts.

Royal Air Force Museum, Cosford Shifnal, Shropshire TF11 8UP www.rafmuseum.org

With RAF Cosford, and the 16-mile Severn Valley Railway, 32 Castles, several stately homes, assorted museums and galleries visitors will not be short of things to do.

Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre School Road, Craven Arms, SY7 9RS Tel: 01588676060 www.shropshirehillsdiscoverycentre.co.uk

British Ironwork Centre Whitehall, Aston, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 4JH www.blackcountrymetalworks.co.uk

Shrewsbury Flower Show Shropshire Horticultural Society, Quarry Lodge, Shrewsbury, SY1 1RN Tel: 01743 234050 www.shrewsburyflowershow.org.uk

Dorothy Clive Gardens Willoughbridge Market Drayton Shropshire TF9 4EU www.dorothyclivegarden.co.uk

Shrewsbury Visitor Information Centre Rowley's House Museum, Barker Street, Shrewsbury SY1 1QH Tel: 01743 258888 www.visitshrewsbury.com/visitorinfo.php

Ironbridge Gorge Museums Coalbrookdale, Telford, Shropshire TF8 7DQ www.ironbridge.org.uk

Stokesay Court Stokesay Court Onibury Craven Arms Shrops SY7 9BD Tel:01584 856238 www.stokesaycourt.com

Ludlow Castle Castle Square, Ludlow, Shropshire,SY8 1AY www.ludlowcastle.com Ludlow Farm Shop Bromfield, Ludlow SY8 2JR www.ludlowfarmshop.co.uk

Weston Park Weston under Lizard, Nr Shifnal, Shropshire, TF1 8LE Tel : 01952 852100 www.weston-park.com

Ludlow Market Castle Sq, Ludlow SY8 1AX Tel:01584 838010 www.ludlowmarket.co.uk

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Oswestry Market Days OPEN

•Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays •Ample Free Coach Parking •New central coach drop oﬀ point, booking essen)al on 01691 680222. Toilets •Loads of Independent Shops •Award Winning Park

Riverside Meadows Exhibition Walks Gift Shop

Oswestry the birthplace of famous war poet Wilfred Owen

Licensed Cafe Open daily 10am - 5pm 01588676060 w w w .s hr o p s hi r e hi l l s d i s co ve r y ce n t r e. c o . uk

Coach parking

CONTACT DAVID CLOUGH OSWESTRY TOWN COUNCIL 01691 680222 WWW.OSWESTRY/TC.GOV.UK WWW.OSWESTRYMARKET.CO.UK

10% off exhibition tickets for groups

Driver cafe voucher

Just off the A49 in Craven Arms

Shropshire Horticultural Society Charity Number: 501564

SO MUCH MORE THAN A FLOWER SHOW FRIDAY 8TH & SATURDAY 9TH AUGUST 2025

For further information call 01743 234050 www.shrewsburyflowershow.org.uk

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Somerset A beautiful and vibrant county which is the perfect destination for groups searching for a relaxing break. Towns such as Glastonbury, Wells, Exmoor and Cheddar are full of Somerset's history and heritage and, of course, Somerset cider.

Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm Clevedon Road, Wraxhall, BS48 1PG Email:info@noahsark zoofarm.co.uk Tel: 01275 852606:www.noahsarkzoofarm.co.uk

Avon River Cruises H/O 37 Colthurst Drive, Hanham, Bristol, BS15 3SG Tel: Boat Mobile 07854 879508 or 0117 904 3671

Barrington Court Barrington, nr Ilminster, Somerset TA19 0NQ Tel: 01460 241938 E: barringtoncourt@nationaltrust.org.uk Beautiful Gertrude Jekyll-inspired gardens, kitchen garden and Tudor manor house

Bishops Palace www.bishopspalacewells.co.uk

Cheddar Gorge & Caves CheddarSomerset BS27 3QF Tel: +44 (0) 1934 742343 Email: info@cheddargorge.co.uk

Prior Park Landscape Garden Ralph Allen Drive, Bath, Somerset BA2 5AH Tel: 01225 833977 E: priorpark@nationaltrust.org.uk Majestic 18th-century garden close to the centre of Bath, offering fabulous views of the city

Roman Baths & Pump Room Stall Street, Bath, Somerset BA1 1LZ Tel: 01225 477 785 www.romanbaths.co.uk

The Walled Gardens of Cannington Church Street,Cannington, Somerset TA5 2HA Tel: 01278 655042 www.canningtonwalledgardens.co.uk

Tintinhull Garden Farm Street, Tintinhull, Yeovil, Somerset BA22 8PZ Tel: 01935 823289 E: tintinhull@nationaltrust.org.uk A tranquil oasis of small pools, secluded lawns & beautiful borders

Dunster Castle Dunster, nr Minehead, Somerset TA24 6SL Tel: 01643 821314 E: dunstercastle@nationaltrust.org.uk Remodelled in the 19th century, but an important fortress for more than 1,000 years with fine interiors and subtropical gardens

Tyntesfield Wraxall, Bristol, North Somerset BS48 1NX Tel: 0344 800 4966 E: tyntesfield@nationaltrust.org.uk Spectacular Victorian Gothic Revival country house, with gardens, arboretum and rolling parkland

Fleet Air Arm Museum RNAS Yeovilton, Ilchester, Somerset, BA22 8HT Tel: 01935 842633 www.fleetairarm.com Glastonbury Abbey Abbey Gatehouse, Magdalene St, Glastonbury BA6 9EL, Tel: 01458 832267 www.glastonburyabbey.com

Wells Cathedral Cathedral Green, Wells, Somerset, BA5 2UE 01749 674483 www.wellscathedral.org.uk

West Somerset Railway West Somerset Railway, The Railway Station, Minehead, TA24 5BG Tel: 01643 704996 www.west-somerset-railway.co.uk

Haynes International Motor Museum Sparkford Nr Yeovil, Somerset BA22 7LH www.haynesmotormuseum.co.uk

Wookey Hole Caves & Attractions Wookey Hole Caves & Attractions, The Mill, Wookey Hole, Wells, Somerset, BA5 1BA Tel: 01749 672243 www.wookey.co.uk

Hestercombe Gardens Cheddon Fitzpaine, Taunton, Somerset TA2 8LG www.hestercombe.com/groups

Monkton Elm Garden & Pet Centre Monkton Heathfield, Taunton, Somerset TA2 8QN Tel: 01823 412381 www.monktonelmgardencentre.co.uk

Montacute House Montacute, Somerset TA15 6XP Tel: 01935 823289 E: montacute@nationaltrust.org.uk Magnificent Elizabethan stone-built house, incorporating National Portrait Gallery exhibition, garden and park

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Staffordshire

The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery Tel: 01782 232323 www.stokemuseums.org.uk

With a historic canal network, world-famous china and glassware, England's first National Park and Britain's favourite beer, Staffordshire is an excellent destination for groups.

Tamworth Castle Tamworth, Staffordshire B79 7NA Tel: 01827 709626 www.tamworthcastle.co.uk

The Trentham Estate Stone Road Trentham , Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST4 8AX Tel:01782 646646 www.trentham.co.uk

Biddulph Grange Garden Grange Road, Biddulph, Staffordshire ST8 7SDTel: 01782 517999 E: biddulphgrange@nationaltrust.org.uk Delightful high Victorian garden - an extraordinary survival from the 19th-century

Tittesworth Water Visitor Centre Meerbrook, Leek Staffordshire, ST13 8SM, Tel: 01538 300180 www.visittittesworth.co.uk

Bowman Antiques Fairs Bingley Hall, Staffordshire County Showground, Weston Road, Stafford ST18 0BD Tel: 01274 588505

Churnet Valley Railway Kingsley & Froghall Station, Froghall, Staffordshire ST10 2HA Tel:01538 750755 www.churnet-valley-railway.co.uk

World of Wedgwood Tel:01782 282986 www.worldofwedgwood.com

Visit Lichfield Lichfield District Council Frog Lane Lichfield Staffordshire WS13 6ZB Tel: 01543 308210 www.visitlichfield.co.uk/groups

Enjoy Staffordshire 2 Staffordshire Place, Tipping Street, Stafford ST16 2DH Email jo.lloyd@staffordshire.gov.uk www.enjoystaffordshire.com

Visit Stoke Tel:01782 236084 www.visitstoke.co.uk/groups

Gladstone Pottery Museum 01782 237777 www.stokemuseums.org.uk

Lichfield Markets Market Square, Lichfield, Staffs, WS13 6LG Donegal House, Bore Street, Lichfield, Staffs, WS13 6LU www.lichfield.gov.uk Middleport Pottery Port St, Stoke-on-Trent ST6 3PE Tel:01782 499766 www.middleportpottery.org

A Great Day out... Whatever the weather With acres of stunning scenery Superb Waterside Restaurant (ideal for groups of any size)

Pre-bookable menus available Gift shop No Charge for pre-booked coaches Driver voucher available for the Restaurant or Café Accessible facilities

National Memorial Arboretum

Croxall Road, Alrewas, Staffordshire, DE13 7AR Tel: 01283 245 100 Email: info@thenma.org.uk

www.thenma.org.uk

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National Heritage Centre for Horseracing & Sporting Art Palace House, Palace Street, Newmarket, CB8 8EP Tel:01638 667314 www.palacehousenewmarket.co.uk

Suffolk boasts a wealth of treasures for the visitor whether exploring for a day, taking a short break or embarking on a longer holiday. Suffolk is a county that can inspire creativity and discovery yet also leave visitors relaxed. Its sophisticated range of hospitality, accommodation and attractions combine with unique natural surroundings, making it a highly desirable destination.

Newmarket Racecourse The Links,Newmarket, Suffolk CB8 0TG Tel: 0844793010

Christchurch Mansion Soane Street, Ipswich IP4 2BE, Tel: 01473 433554 www.allaboutipswich.com

Norfolk & Suffolk Aviation Museum The Street, Flixton, Bungay, NR35 1NZ Telephone 01986 896644 www.aviationmuseum.net

East Anglia Transport Museum Chapel Road, Carlton Colville Lowestoft Suffolk NR33 8BL Tel: 01502 518459 www.eatransportmuseum.co.uk

Orwell Lady River Cruises Orwell Quay Wet Dock, Ipswich IP3 0BQ Tel: 07773 369970 www.orwellrivercruises.com

Helmingham Hall Gardens Helmingham, Stowmarket, Suffolk IP14 6EF events@helmingham.com www.helmingham.com

Sutton Hoo Tranmer House, Sutton Hoo, Woodbridge, Suffolk IP12 3DJ Tel: 01394 389700 E: suttonhoo@nationaltrust.org.uk Awe-inspiring Anglo-Saxon royal burial site

Ickworth House IIckworth House, Horringer, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP29 5QE Tel: 01284 735270 nationaltrust.org.uk/Ickworth

The National Stud Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 0XE Tel: 01638 663464 or 01638 666789 www.nationalstud.co.uk

Ipswich Tourism Information Centre St Stephen’s Church St Stephen’s Lane Ipswich IP1 1DP Tel:01473 258070 www.allaboutipswich.com

The Suffolk Punch Trust Woodbridge Walk, Hollesley, Suffolk,IP12 3JR www.suffolkpunchtrust.org

Woodbridge Tide Mill Tide Mill Way, Woodbridge, Suffolk Tel:01728 746959 www.woodbridgetidemill.org.uk

Jimmy's Farm Pannington Hall Ln, Wherstead, Ipswich, Suffolk IP9 2AR Tel:01473 604206 www.jimmysfarm.com Lowestoft & East Suffolk Maritime Museum Sparrow Nest Gardens, Whapload Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk NR32 1XG Tel: 01502 561963

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Lowestoft & North Suffolk The Sunrise Coast East Point Pavilion, Royal Plain, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 0AP Tel: 01502 533600 www.visit-southwold.co.uk

Lavenham Guildhall Market Place, Lavenham, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 9QZTel: 01787 247646 E: lavenhamguildhall@nationaltrust.org.uk Tudor building in the heart of the remarkably preserved medieval village of Lavenham

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Discover the beauty and tranquillity of Helmingham Hall’s breathtaking gardens and park. Explore the classic parterre, vibrant walled kitchen garden, and exquisite herb and knot gardens. Designed by renowned garden designer Xa Tollemache, the gardens feature immaculate colour combinations and a captivating rose garden. A visit here promises an unforgettable experience amidst spectacular natural beauty. Wright’s Café is on-site, serving your favourite barista drinks, toasties, salads, sweet treats, and cold drinks too. Peruse our Stable Shops offering a wide range of local produce, gifts, garden accessories, and more. Helmingham Hall Gardens, Helmingham, Stowmarket Suffolk, IP14 6EF - Coach Parking Available www.helmingham.com

events@helmingham.com

Refer to our website for opening times Web Site Blog: email

www.aviationmuseum.net www.aviationmuseum.site nsam.flixton@gmail.com

East Anglia’s premier aviation museum, and so much more. Enjoy the stories of those who were there. We have around 60 aircraft (including large parts) and 25,000 artefacts on display. Something for everyone.

Free admission

Access to aircraft and cockpits available via tickets for a charge. Souvenir shop and café serving drinks and snacks.

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Surrey Groups will find quintessential English countryside in Surrey. It is rich in history; from the grand palace of Hampton Court to the Saxon churches and many idyllic villages. Surrey has bustling market towns perfectly balanced by beautiful open spaces, country peace and calming waters.

Denbies Wine Estate London Road, Dorking, Surrey RH5 6AA Tel: 01306 876616 www.denbiesvineyard.co.uk

Savill Garden Wick Ln, Englefield Green TW20 0UU Tel:01784 485400 www.windsorgreatpark.co.uk Surrey Tourism www.visitsurrey.com

Guildford Tourist Information Centre Guildford House, 155 High Street, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 3AJ Tel: 01483 444333 www.visitguildford.com

Winkworth Arboretum Hascombe Road, Godalming, Surrey GU8 4AD Tel: 01483 208477 E: winkwortharboretum@nationaltrust.org.uk Tranquil hillside woodland with sweeping views

Ham House and Garden Ham Street, Ham, Richmond, Surrey TW10 7RS Tel: 020 8940 1950 E: hamhouse@nationaltrust.org.uk Unique 17th-century house rich with sumptuous interiors original and restored formal gardens

Hampton Court Palace East Molesey, Surrey KT8 9AU Tel: 0844 482 7777 www.hrp.org.uk/HamptonCourtPalace

JGF Passenger Boats Cowey Sale, Walton Lane Walton on Thames, Surrey Tel:01932 253374 Email:info@jgfboats.com Web:www.jgfboats.com

Kew Palace Royal Botanic Gardens Kew, Richmond, Surrey TW9 3AB www.hrp.org.uk/traveltradeandgroups Loseley Park Guildford GU3 1HS Tel:01483 304440 www.loseleypark.co.uk

Polesden Lacey Great Bookham, nr Dorking, Surrey RH5 6BD Tel: 01372 452048 Email: polesdenlacey@nationaltrust.org.uk

RHS Garden, Wisley Wisley Ln, Wisley, Woking GU23 6QB Tel:0845 260 9000 www.rhs.org.uk/Wisley

Winkworth Arboretum

Richmond Park Richmond TW10 5HZ Tel:0300 061 2200 www.royalparks.org.uk/parks/richmond-park

Nestled in the Surrey countryside, Winkworth Arboretum is a colourful enchanting landscape to explore and enjoy. Groups welcome.

Where nature unfolds its magic

nationaltrust.org.uk/Winkworth

Sandown Park Racecourse Portsmouth Road, Esther, Surrey, KT10 9AJ Tel: 01372 464348 www.sandown.co.uk

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Sussex Bluebell Railway plc Sheffield Park Station East Sussex TN22 3QL www.bluebell-railway.com Tel:01825 720800

Sussex is a beautiful county with much to offer group visitors. With sparkling seas and the quiet beauty of the South Downs to the west of the county, there is something for everyone.

Amberley Industrial Museum New Barn Road Amberley Nr Arundel West Sussex BN18 9LT Tel:01798 831370 Email:office@amberleymuseum.co.uk www.amberleymuseum.co.uk

Borde Hill Garden Borde Hill Ln, Haywards Heath RH16 1XP Tel: 01444 450326 www.bordehill.co.uk

Anne of Cleves House Museum 52 Southover High St, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 1JA. Tel: 01273 474610 www.sussexpast.co.uk

Chichester Cathedral West Street, Chichester, PO19 1RP Tel: 01243 782595 Email: info@chichestercathedral.org.uk

Arundel Castle, Stately Homes & Gardens Arundel BN18 9AB Tel:01903 882173 Email:visits@arundelcastle.org www.arundelcastel.org

Chichester Festival Theatre Oaklands Park,ChichesterWest Sussex, PO19 6AP Tel:01243 812 909ccft.org.uk/groups

Arundel Museum Mll Road, Arundel BN18 9PA Tel:01903 885866 www.arundelmuseum.org

Petworth House and Park Petworth, West Sussex, GU28 9LR Telephone: 01798 342207 Email: petworth@nationaltrust.org.uk Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/petworth

Bexhill Museum Egerton Road, Bexhill-on-Sea East Sussex TN39 3HL Tel:01424 222058 www.bexhillmuseum.co.uk

Petworth House & Park '...that House of Art'

- John Constable, 1834

A magni cent mansion displaying the National Trust's nest art collection. Contact us for special group rates and packages PetworthGroupBookings@nationaltrust.org.uk

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Teesside and Tyne valley Hartlepool Historic Quay Maritime Avenue, Hartlepool, Teeside & Tees Valley TS24 0XZ Tel: 01429 860077

The Tees Valley in northeast England is an exciting area of contrasts just waiting to be explored. It is an area encompassing the five historic boroughs of Darlington, Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Stockton-on-Tees and Redcar and Cleveland. The quality of life is superb; it's prosperous, with excellent infrastructure and every imaginable leisure and entertainment facility.

Hartlepool Marina Lock Office, Slake Terrace, Hartlepool, Teeside & Tees Valley TS24 0RU Tel: 01429 865744 www.hartlepool-marina.com

Captain Cook Birthplace museum Stewart Park, Marton, Middlesbrough, Teeside & Tees Valley TS7 8AT Tel: 01642 311211 www.captcook-ne.co.uk

Kirkleatham Museum Kirkleatham, Redcar TS10 5NW, Tel: (01642) 479500 www.redcar-cleveland.gov.uk/museums

Chris Birbweck Rally School Low Farm, Brotton, Saltburn, Teeside & Tees Valley TS12 2QX Tel: 01287 677512 www.gorallyschool.co.uk

Middlesbrough Tourist Information Centre and Box Office The Town Hall, Albert Road, Middlesbrough, PO Box 69 TS1 2QQ T 01642 729900 www.visitmiddlesbrough.org

Darlington Information Darlington, Darlington Borough Council, 13 Horsemarket, Darlington, Tees Valley DL1 5PW Tel: 01325 388666 www.darlington.gov.uk

Ormesby Hall: National Trust Church Lane, Ormesby, Middlesbrough, Teeside & Tees Valley Tel: 01642 324188 www.nationaltrust.com Redcar & Cleveland Tourism Neighbourhood Services Department, PO Box 86, Kirkleatham Street, Redcar, Tees Valley TS10 1XX Tel: 01642 444318 www.redcar-cleveland.gov.uk

Dorman Museum Linthorpe Road, Middlesbrough TS5 6LA, England www.dormanmuseum.co.uk

Tyne and Wear Laing Art Gallery New Bridge Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear, NE1 8AG Tel: 0191 232 7734

Tyne and Wear offers a variety of experiences for the group visitor, where dynamic city life meets culture, countryside, and coastline. Known for its Roman, Industrial, Maritime and Christian heritage, the region is home to many fascinating cultural and historical attractions. It is an area of extraordinary contrasts from an oasis of calm amongst the ruins of a monastery to all the fun of the fair in a traditional seaside resort.

MetroCentre Management Offices, MetroCentre, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, NE11 9YG Tel: 0191 493 0200 www.metrocentre.uk.com

Blue Reef Aquarium Grand Parade, Tynemouth, Tyne & Wear, NE30 4JF Tel: 0191 258 1031 www.bluereefaquarium.co.uk

National Glass Centre Liberty Way, Sunderland, Tyne & Wear, SR6 0GL Tel: 0191 515 5555 www.nationalglasscentre.com

Boundary mills Park Lane, Shiremoor, Newcastle - upon -Tyne NE27 0BS. Tel: 0191 297 2420

Shipley Art Gallery Prince Consort Road, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, NE8 4JB Tel: 0191 477 1495

Discovery Museum Blandford Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear, NE1 4JA Tel: 0191 232 6789 www.twmuseums.org.uk

South Tyneside Council Central Library, Prince George Square, Southshields, Tyne & Wear, NE33 2RL Tel: 0191 427 1717 www.southtyneside.info

Great North Eastern Railway Group Travel Main HQ, PO Box 664, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear, NE99 1PE Tel: 0845 722 5010 www.gner.co.uk 92

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Warwickshire Shakespeare Country is South Warwickshire. It embraces historic Warwick and Kenilworth, Royal Leamington Spa and Shakespeare's Stratford-upon-Avon.

Charlecote Park Wellesbourne, Warwick, Warwickshire CV35 9ER Tel: 01789 470277 E: charlecotepark@nationaltrust.org.uk Superb Tudor house and landscaped deer park

Arden Tour Guides 123 Spring Pool, Warwick CV34 4UP Tel: 01926 495894 Email:graham.g.sutherland@btopenworld.com Web:www.talksandwalks.co.uk Avon Boating Ltd Swan’s Nest Boathouse Swan’s Nest Lane Stratford-upon-Avon Warwickshire CV37 7LS Email:boat-hire@avon-boating.co.uK www.avon-boating.co.uk

Coughton Court Alcester, Warwickshire B49 5JA Tel: 01789 400777 E: coughtoncourt@nationaltrust.org.uk Imposing Tudor house set in beautiful gardens with a fascinating collection of Catholic treasures

Compton Verney Art Gallery and Park Compton Verney, Warwickshire, CV35 9HZ Tel: +44 (0)1926 645500 www.comptonverney.org.uk

Baddesley Clinton Rising Lane, Baddesley Clinton, Warwickshire B93 0DQ Tel: 01564 783294 E: baddesleyclinton@nationaltrust.org.uk

British Motor Museum 11 Banbury Rd, Gaydon CV35 0BJ Tel:01926 641188 www.britishmotormuseum.co.uk

Coventry Cathedral Priory Street, Coventry, CV1 5FB www.coventrycathedral.org.uk

Coventry Transport Museum Millennium Place, Hales St, Coventry CV1 1JD www.transport-museum.com

Canal and River Tours Waterside, Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 6BA Phone: 01789 295173 www.canalandrivertours.co

A warm welcome for your group at St Mary’s Guildhall

Discover this exciting recently renovated visitor attraction with its rich history of partying, power and propaganda. Highlights include:

• Over 700 years of history in one of the nest Guildhalls in the country • The newly unveiled medieval kitchen, open after 100 years Make your travel trade enquiry at

• The stunning Great Hall and 700 year old famous Coventry Tapestry

• Tales of Tea Restaurant located in the atmospheric Undercroft • Convenient coach drop-off

traveltrade@noordinaryhospitality.com www.stmarysguildhall.co.uk

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Warwickshire Holy Trinity Church Parish office, Old Town, Stratford upon Avon, Warwickshire CV37 6BG Tel: 01789 266316. www.stratford-upon-avon.org

St Mary’s Guildhall Bayley Lane, Coventry, CV1 5RN, www.stmarysguildhall.co.uk Stoneleigh Abbey Kenilworth CV8 2LF Tel: 01926 858585 www.stoneleighabbey.org

Upton House and Gardens nr Banbury, Warwickshire OX15 6HTTel: 01295 670266 E: uptonhouse@nationaltrust.org.uk Banking for Victory: A country house at War - Upton is transformed into the Country House Bank

Stratford Racecourse Luddington Road, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire CV37 9SE Tel: 01789 267949 www.stratfordracecourse.net

Ragley Hall Ragley, Alcester, Warwickshire, B49 5NJ www.ragley.co.uk

The Lord Leycester 60 High Street, Warwick,CV34 4BH, Tel: 01926 491422 www.lordleycester.com

Royal Shakespeare Company The Courtyard Theatre, Southern Lane, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire CV37 6BB Tel; 0844 800 1110 www.rsc.org.uk

Warwick Castle Warwick CV34 4QU Tel:0871 265 2000 www.warwick-castle.com

Shakespeare's Birthplace Henley Street, Stratford upon Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 6QW Tel: 01789 204016 www.shakespeare.org.uk

World Rugby Hall of Fame Little Elborow Street, Rugby, CV21 3BZ Email: visitor.centre@rugby.gov.uk www.therugbytown.co.uk/halloffame

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West Midlands

Museum of the Jewellery Quarter 75-79 Vyse Street, Hockley, Birmingham, West Midlands B18 6HA Tel: 0121 554 3598 www.bmag.org

The county of West Midlands covers Wolverhampton, Walsall, Dudley, Birmingham, Coventry and Solihull. This once industrial area now offers a wealth of attractions. A county that oozes style, culture and charm welcomes visitors with more pride than ever before. Vibrant and cosmopolitan, groups will discover everything they want in the city of Birmingham.

New Alexandra Theatre Station St, Birmingham, West Midlands B5 4DS Tel: 0844 871 3011

Birmingham Botanical Gardens Westbourne Road Edgbaston Birmingham B15 3TR www.birminghambotanicalgardens.org.uk

Royal Brierley Crystal Tipton Road, Dudley, West Midlands, DY1 4SH Tel: 0121 530 5600 www.royalbrierley.com

Birmingham Museums Trust www.birminghammuseums.org.uk

Birmingham Sea Life The Waters Edge, Brindley Place, Birmingham, West Midlands, B1 2HL Tel: 0121 643 6777 www.sealife.co.uk

Shakespeare Express Vintage Trains, 670 Warwick Road, Tysley, Birmingham B11 2HL Tel: 0121 7084960 Fax: 0121 7084963 www.shakespeareexpress.com

Black Country Living Museum Email: bookings@bclm.com www.bclm.com

Thinktank, Millennium Point Curzon Street, Birmingham, West Midlands B4 7XG Tel: 0121 202 2222 www.thinktank.ac

Black Country Tourism Black Country Consortium Ltd, The Deckhouse, Waterfront West, Dudley Road, Brierley Hill DY5 1LW Tel: 0845 8 151516 www.blackcountrytourism.co.uk

Wolverhampton Racecourse Dunstall Park, Wolverhampton WV6 0PE Tel: 01902 390000 www.wolverhampton-racecourse.co.uk

Dudley Zoological Gardens 2 The Broadway, Dudley, West Midlands DY1 4QB Tel: 0844 474 2272 www.dudleyzoo.org.uk

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Wiltshire Few places in Europe can rival the ancient monuments and ceremonial landscapes of Wiltshire which include the World Heritage Sites of Stonehenge and Avebury. Salisbury Cathedral, with its soaring Spire, is another major international attraction and the county's historic houses and gardens ensure that there is something of interest for everyone.

Salisbury Cathedral Salisbury Cathedral, The Close, Salisbury Tel: 01722 555120 www.salisburycathedral.org.uk

Atwell Wilson Motor Museum Stockley Lane Calne Wiltshire SN11 0NF www.atwellwilson.org.uk

Stourhead nr Mere, Wiltshire BA12 6QF Tel: 01747 841152 E: stourhead@nationaltrust.org.uk World famous 18th-century landscape garden, Palladian mansion, parkland, woods and chalk downs Stonehenge Nr Amesbury Wiltshire SP4 7DE Stonehenge Travel Trade Booking Line: 0370 333 0604 www.english-heritage.org.uk/stonehenge Coach Park has new group reception building with WC facilities and a groups-only Stone Circle shuttle operating to and from the monument, now in a more natural setting. Visitor centre, café, shop, exhibitions and recreated Neolithic houses. Pre-booking

Avebury Nr Marlborough, Wiltshire, SN8 1RD Tel: 01672 539250 E: avebury@nationatrust.org.uk Ancient stone circle, museum, and manor house in the heart of the Avebury World Heritage Site

Bowood House & Gardens Calne, Wiltshire, SN11 0LZ Tel: 01249 812102 www.bowood.org/bowood-house-gardens

Lacock Abbey, Fox Talbot Museum and Village Lacock, nr Chippenham, Wiltshire SN15 2LG Tel: 01249 730459 E: laycockabbey@nationaltrust.org.uk Country house created out of a medieval abbey, former home of William Henry Fox Talbot, a pioneer of photography

The Merchant’s House 132 High Street, Marlborough Wiltshire,SN8 1HN Tel: 01672 511491 www.themerchantshouse.co.uk

Longleat, Warminster, Wiltshire BA12 7NW longleat.co.uk

Bring your group to share our history, heritage and habitat Bespoke packages available

Lydiard Park Lydiard Tregoze, Swindon, SN5 3PA www.lydiardpark.org.uk

McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Great Western Kemble Drive, Swindon, Wiltshire SN2 2DY Tel: 01793 507605 www.mcarthurglen.com

Mompesson House The Close, Salisbury, Wiltshire SP1 2EL Tel: 01722 335659 E: mompessonhouse@nationaltrust.org.uk Elegant and spacious 18th-century house in the Cathedral Close

STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway Fire Fly Avenue Swindon SN2 2EY Tel:01793 466646 www.steam-museum.org.uk

Scan the QR code to nd out more or email groups@longleat.co.uk

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DISCOVER MORE AT BOWOOD Our best season yet, something new to discover every visit.

Celebrating our 50th Anniversary House & Gardens

Garden Tours

Woodland Garden

Guided Tours & Group Rates

NEW for 2025, opening of the Walled Garden between 12:00 - 16:30. Open dates: 1st April - 2nd November 2025. Visit: BOWOOD.ORG/GROUPVISITS

LY D I A R D PA R K Grade II landscaped park and walled garden with over 500 years of history

Discounted group rates, excellent refreshment packages and free coach parking www.lydiardpark.org.uk Tel: 01793 464644 Email: LydiardHotelReception@swindon.gov.uk Lydiard Park, Lydiard Tregoze, Swindon SN5 3PA

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Worcestershire

Severn Valley Railway The Railway Station, Bewdley, Worcestershire, DY12 1BG Tel: 01299 403816 www.svr.co.uk

Located in the Heart of England, Worcestershire offers a blend of outstanding scenery and places to visit to suit all interests. Group visitors can experience the Malvern Hills, the cathedral city of Worcester, woodlands of the Forest of Wyre, industrial heritage of Bromsgrove and Redditch, the market towns of Pershore, Droitwich Spa, Tenbury Wells and Evesham, the Severn, Teme and Avon valleys and the honey-coloured warmth of Broadway.

Three Counties Showground Malvern, Worcestershire, WR13 6NW www.threecounties.co.uk

Arley Arboretum Arley Estate Office, Arley, Bewdley, Worcestershire DY12 1XG Tel: 01299 861368. www.arley-arboretum.org.uk

The Valley Evesham WR11 4DS Tel: 01386 298026 www.thevalleyshopping.co.uk Webbs Garden centre www.webbsdirect.co.uk

Croome nr High Green, Worcester, Worcestershire WR8 9DW Tel: 01905 371006 E: croome@nationaltrust.org.uk Magnificent landscape park restored to its former glory, with Croome Court at last reunited with the parkland

West Midlands Safari park Spring Grove, Bewdley, Worcestershire, DY12 1LF Tel: 01299 402114 www.wmsp.co.uk

Destination Worcestershire www.visitworcestershire.org,uk

Worcester Cathedral www.worcestercathedral.co.uk

Hanbury Hall and Gardens School Road, Hanbury, Droitwich Spa, Worcestershire WR9 7EA Tel: 01527 821214 E: hanburyhall@nationaltrust.org.uk Early 18th-century country house, garden and park, features include the fruit garden, orangery and bowling green

Worcestershire’s Vale & Spa Tel: 01386 565373 Email: info@valeandspa.co.uk www.valeandspa.co.uk/coach

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Home to Broadway, Droitwich Spa, Evesham and Pershore Set within beautiful Worcestershire countryside – straddling the M5 and nestled snuggly alongside the Cotswolds – makes the area a very appealing, easily accessible visitor destination. Alongside unique shopping experiences, the district boasts…

Attractions

Walking & Cycling

History & Heritage

An assortment of places – providing fun for all, whatever your age or interest

Experience some of the district’s best sights on foot or two wheels via the many trails

Marvel at majestic buildings and monuments with heritage spanning thousands of years

Countryside & Scenery

Food & Drink

Waterways

Hills, Cotswold stone, orchards and unspoilt countryside to take your breath away

Get a avour of the wonderful unique local produce as ingredients or within delicious meals

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Yorkshire Yorkshire has a wealth of opportunities for group visitors, from splendid historic properties to interesting museums and exciting visitor attractions, all set against picturesque scenery and the greatest area of national parkland in the UK. Aske Hall Richmond North Yorkshire DL10 5HJ www.aske.co.uk Bedern Hall Bartle Green St Andrew Gate York Y01 7AL www.bedernhall.co.uk

City Cruises York The Boatyard, Lendal Bridge, York, YO1 7DP Private Hire Enquiries: 01904 628324 General Enquiries: 020 7740 0400 Email: infoyork@citycruises.com www.cityexperiences.com

Conisbrough Castle Castle Hill,Conisbrough, South Yorkshire DN12 3BU www,conisbroughcastle.org.uk

The Deep The Deep, Tower Street, Hull HU1 4DP Tel: 01482 381000 Email: info@theseep.co.uk www.thedeep.co.uk

Beningbrough Hall, Gallery and Gardens Beningbrough, York, North Yorkshire YO30 1DD Tel: 01904 472027 E: beningbrough@nationaltrust.org.uk A grand 1716 Georgian mansion set in a park and gardens. More than one hundred 18th-century portraits in partnership with the National Portrait Gallery

Bizzie Lizzie's 36 Swadford Street, Skipton, BD23 1QY Group Contact Number: 01756 709570 Group email:info@bizzielizzies.co.uk www.bizzielizzies.co.uk

Bolton Castle Bolton Castle, Leyburn, DL8 4ET Group Contact Number: 01969 623981 Group email: info@boltoncastle.co.uk www.boltoncastle.co.uk Bowman Antique Fairs Limited 89 Kirkgate, Shipley BD18 3RL ,Tel: 01274 588505

Broughton Hall Skipton Yorkshire B23 3AE www.broughtonhall.com

East Riddlesden Hall Bradford Road, Riddlesden, Keighley, West Yorkshire BD20 5EL Tel: 01535 607075 E: eastriddlesden@nationaltrust.org.uk 17th-century West Riding manor house with formal and wild gardens, duck pond and grounds

Eden Camp Molton, Yorkshire, YO17 6RT Tel: 01653 919646 www.edencamp.co.uk

Flamingo Land Resort Kirby Misperton, Malton YO17 6UX www.flamingoland.co.uk

Forbidden Corner Estate Office, Tupgill Park, Coverham, Middleham, Leyburn DL8 4TJ Tel: 01969 640638 www.theforbiddencorner.co.uk

Brontë Parsonage Museum Church Street, Haworth, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD22 8DR, Tel: 01535 642323 www.bronte.org.uk Burton Agnes Hall The Estate Office, Burton Agnes, Driffield, East Yorkshire YO25 4NB ,Tel: 01262 490324 www.burtonagnes.com

Burton Constable Skirlaugh, East Yorkshire HU114LN www.burtoconstable.com

Castle Howard York YO60 7DA Tel: 01653 648621 www.castlehoward.co.uk

Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden F ountains, Ripon, North Yorkshire HG4 3DY Tel: 01765 608888 E: fountainsabbey@nationaltrust.org.uk A Yorkshire World Heritage Site. Cistercian abbey, elegant Georgian water garden and medieval deer park

Harewood House Harewood, Leeds, West Yorkshire LS17 9LG Tel: 0113 218 1013 www.harewood.org

Harrogate Show HelmsleyFlower Walled Garden Regional Agricultural Centre, Cleveland Way, Helmsley, Great ShowTel:01439 Ground 772314 YorkYorkshire YO62 5AH Harrogate, North Yorkshire HG2 8NZ www.flowershow.org.uk www.helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk JORVIK Viking Centre

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Coach Parties Welcome Free meals for Coach Drivers Senior Citizen Discount Group Booking Discount (12 or more) Booking essential Available at Swadford Street & High Street Car Park Restaurants Now Available at Swadford Street Restaurant and Takeaway Gluten Free Fish and Chips cooked in Sunflower Oil Accredited by Coeliac UK

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Yorkshire JORVIK Viking Centre Coppergate, York YO1 9WT www.jorvik-viking-centre.co.uk

National Media Museum Bradford, BD1 1NQ www.nationalmediamuseum.org.uk

Kirkstall Abbey Abbey Rd, Kirkstall, Leeds LS5 3E museumsandgalleries.leeds.gov.uk/kirkstall-abbey

North Yorkshire Moors Railway 12 Park Street Pickering, North Yorkshire YO18 7AJ Tel:01751 472 508 www.nymr.co.uk

Keighley & Woth Valley Railway The Railway Station, Haworth, West Yorkshire BD22 8NJ www.kwvr.co.uk

Leeds Art Gallery The Headrow, Leeds LS1 3AA www.museumandgalleries.leeds.gov.uk

Leeds Industrial Museum at Armley Mills Canal Road, Armley, Leeds LS12 2QF Tel: 0113 378 3173 Lightwater Valley Theme Park North Stainley, Ripon North Yorkshire HG4 3HT, Tel: 0871 720 0011 www.lightwatervalley.co.uk

Lotherton Hall Off Collier Lane, Aberford, Leeds LS25 3EB, Tel: 0113 378 2959 Email: Lotherton.hall@leeds.gov.uk

Middleton RailwayTrust Ltd, The Middleton, Moor Rd, Hunslet, Leeds LS10 2JQ www.middletonrailway.org.uk

Magna Science Adventure Centre Sheffield Road, Templeborough, Rotherham, S60 1DX Tel: 01709 720002 www.visitmagna.co.uk

Newby Hall and Gardens RiponHG4 5AE Tel:01423 322583 www.newbyhall.com

North Yorkshire Moors National Park Centre Sutton Bank, northyorkmoors.org.uk/suttonbank Danby Lodge, northyorkmoors.org.uk/danbylodge Nostell Priory Doncaster Road, Nostell,near Wakefield, West Yorkshire,England,WF4 1QE Telephone: 01924 863892 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/nostell-priory Ryedale North Yorkshire www.visitrydale.co.uk tourism@ryedale.gov.uk

Scampston Hall The Estate Office, Scampston Hall, Malton, North Yorkshire, YO17 8NG Tel: +44 (0)1944 759111 www.scampston.co.uk Skipton Castle Skipton, North Yorkshire BD23 1AW Tel: 01756 792442 www.skiptoncastle.co.uk

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Relax in five tranquil acres Enjoy stunning and colourful floral displays Discover our heritage apple collections Eat at The Vine House Café Plant Centre and Gift Shop

www.helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk

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Yorkshire Sledmere House and Gardens Sledmere House ,Sledmere, Driffield East Yorkshire ,YO25 3XG Tel: 01377 236637 www.sledmerehouse.com

Yorkshire Wildlife Park Off Warning Tongue Lane Branton Doncaster DN4 6TB Tel: 01302 535 057 www.yorkshirewildlifepark.co.uk

Trolleybus Museam Belto Road, Doncaster, DN8 5SX www,trolleybusmuseum@sandloft.org

Wensleydale Railway Leeming Bar Station North YorksshireDL7 9AR www.wensleydalerailway.com

Temple Newsam Temple Newsam Rd, Leeds LS15 0AE www.museumsandgalleries.leeds.gov.uk/temple-newsam/

York Canal Museum,York The Eye of York,York, Y01 9RY Tel: 01904 687 687

York Castle Museum, York The Eye of York York YO1 9RY Tel:01904 687 687

Whitby Museum Whitby, North Yorkshire YO21 1RE Tel: 01947 602 908 www.whitbymuseum.org.uk

World of James Herriot LTD 23 Kirkgate, Thirsk, North Yorkshire YO7 1PL www.worldofjamesherriot.com

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York’s Chocolate Story King’s Square, York YO 1 7LD www.yorkschocolatestory.com

Wakefield Cathedral Cathedral Centre 8-10 Westmorland St,Wakefield WF1 1PJ www.wakefieldcathedral.org.uk

WALK, BIKE, RUN, CLIMB AND STARGAZE

PERFECT FOR FAMILIES, RAMBLERS AND ART LOVERS

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TAKE YOUR GROUP ON A JOURNEY TO UNCOVER WORLD WAR II HISTORY

Group rate just £16pp for pre-booked groups of 10 or more. Please ring or email to make a group booking. Email: admin@edenCamp.co.uk Call: 01653 919646

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Wales Situated on the western shores of Great Britain, Wales has three National Parks (including the only coastal national park in the UK), five Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and only three million people! And there is more: two languages, over 400 castles, the largest impressionist art collection outside of Paris and a landscape that offers opportunities for all kinds of activities such as walking, cycling, climbing, golf, mountain biking, watersports and paragliding for the adventurous. Aberglasney Gardens, Llangathen, Carmarthenshire. SA32 8QH Email:info@aberglasney.org Tel:01558 668998 www.aberglasney.org Bala Lake Railway Bala Lake Railway Ltd, The Station, Llanuwchllyn, Gwynedd LL23 7DD Tel: 01678 540666 www.bala-lake-railway.co.uk

Bodnant Garden Tal-y-Cafn, nr Colwyn Bay, Conwy LL28 5RE Tel: 01492 650460 E: bodnantgarden@nationaltrust.org.uk Situated above the river Conwy with stunning views across Snowdonia, the garden features huge Italianate terraces and formal lawns, a wooded valley, stream and wild garden

Bodnant Welsh Food Furnace Farm, Tal-y-cafn, Conwy, LL28 5RP Tel: 01492 651100 www.bodnant-welshfood.co.uk Brecon Mountain Railway Pant Station,Pant, Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 2UP www.bmr.wales

Bridgend Designer Outlet The Derwen, Bridgend, South Wales CF32 9SU Tel:01656 665700 www.mcarthurglen.com/uk/bridgend-designer-outlet

Chirk Castle Chirk, Wrexham LL14 5AF Tel: 01691 777701 E: chirkcastle@nationaltrust.org.uk Magnificent medieval fortress of the Welsh Marches, with shrub garden, lime tree avenue, yew topiary and medieval hunting park

Colby Woodland Garden nr Amroth, Pembrokeshire SA67 8PP Tel: 01834 811885 E: colby@nationaltrust.org.uk Beautiful woodland garden with year-round interest

Cardiff Boat Tours Ltd Princess Katharine/ Singfly www.cardiffboat.com

Cardiff Castle Castle Street, Cardiff CF10 3RB Tel: 029 2087 8100 www.cardiffcastle.com

Cyfarthfa Park, Museum and Art Gallery Cyfarthfa Park, Brecon Road, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 8RE www.cyfarthfa.com

Dinefwr Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire SA19 6RT Tel: 01558 824512 E: dinefwr@nationaltrust.org.uk 12th-century Welsh castle, historic house and 18th-century landscape park enclosing a medieval deer park, home to the rare White Park Cattle

Coracle museum Cenarth, Carmarthenshire SA38 Web: www.coraclemuseum.co.uk#

Dewstow Gardens & Grottoes Caerwent, Monmourthshire, South Wales, NP26 5AH Tel: 01291 431020 www.dewstowgardens.co.uk Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways Harbour Station,Porthmadog, Gwynedd LL49 9NF Tel: 01766 516024 Email: groups@ffwhr.com www.festrail.co.uk Jones the Boats The Old Wharf Trevor Llangollen LL20 7TP Tel: 01978 824166 www.canaltrip.co.uk

Judge's Lodging Broad Street Presteigne Powys, LD8 2AD Tel: 01544 260650 email: info@judgeslodging.org.uk www.judgeslodging.org.uk Llanberis Lake Railway Y Gilfach Ddu, Parc Padarn, Llanberis, Caernarfon, Gwynedd, LL55 4TY Email: sales@lake-railway.co.uk Tel: 01286 870 549 www.lake-railway.co.uk

Llanerchaeron Ciliau Aeron, nr Aberaeron, Ceredigion SA48 8DG Tel: 01545 570200 E: llanerchaeron@nationaltrust.org.uk 18th-century Welsh gentry estate with house, walled gardens, working organic farm, extensive parkland and woodland walks

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Lleoliad gwobrwyol sy'n addas i deuluoedd sy'n gartref i:

Taith Dan Ddaear yr Aur Du

The award winning family venue which is home to:

The Black Gold Experience Underground Guided Tour

Ewch ar y daith a gwrando ar atgofion diddorol glöwr.

Take the tour and listen to fascinating tales of mining life.

DRAM!

Mwynhewch y cyffro o reidio mewn dram glo sydd wedi rhedeg gyda'n profiad rhithwir.

Enjoy the thrill of riding a runaway coal dram with our virtual experience.

Caffe Bracchi

Mae ein caffi ar y safle yn cynnig prydau, teisennod a diodydd ac mae'n lle perffaith i ymlacio.

Our on site café offers meals, cakes, coffees and is perfect for a pit stop!

Holwch ni am y daith gyffrous 'Arian, Glo ac Iechyd Da' (Coin, Coal and Cheers) sydd gyda ni gyda Phrofiad y Bathdy Brenhinol a Distyllfa Castell Hensol. Ask us about the exciting Coin, Coal and Cheers package that we have with the Royal Mint Experience and Hensol Castle Distillery.

01443 682036 www.parctreftadaethcwmrhondda.com www.rhonddaheritagepark.com

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Wales Llangollen Wharf Boat Trips. The Wharf, Llangollen, Denbighshire LL20 8TA Tel:01978860702 Email: bill@horsedrawnboats.co.uk www.horsedrawnboats.co.uk

Llanyrafon Manor Gelligaer Road, Nelson, Treharris, Caerphilly County Borough Tel: 01443 412248 www.llancaiachfawr.co.uk

Snowdon Mountain Railway Llanberis, Gwynedd, North Wales, LL55 4TU email : marketing@snowdonrailway.co.uk www.snowdonrailway.co.uk

St Asaph Cathedral High Street, St Asaph LL17 0RD Tel: 01745 532581 www.stasaphcathedral.wales

National Botanic Garden Of Wales Llanarthne, Carmarthenshire, SA32 8HG Tel: 01558 668768 Email: info@gardenofwales.org.uk www.gardenofwales.org.uk

St Davids Cathedral The Deanery Office The Pebbles St Davids, Pembrokeshire SA62 6RD Tel: 01437 72020 Email: info@stdavidscathedral.org.uk

Plas Newydd House and Garden Llanfairpwll, Anglesey, LL61 6DQ Tel:1248 714795 email plasnewydd@nationaltrust.org.uk www.nationaltrust.org.uk/plas-newydd

Vale of Rheidol Railway Park Avenue, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 1PG Tel:01970 625819, E-mail: info@rheidolrailway.co.uk www.rheidolrailway.co.uk

Oakwood Theme Park Canaston Bridge, Narberth SA67 8DE www.oakwoodthemepark.co.uk

Portmeirion Minffordd, Gwynedd, LL48 6ER Email: visit@portmeirion.wales www.portmeirion.wales Tel: 01766 772409S

Rhonda Heritage Park

A Welsh Coal Mining Experience Lewis Merthyr Colliery Coed Cae Road Trehafod CF37 2NP Telephone: 01443 682036 www.rctcbc.gov.uk

Stradey Park Hotel Ynys-y-Cwm Road, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, SA15 4HA Tel:(01554) 758171www.stradeyparkhotel.com

Wales Nat Botanic Gardens National Botanic Garden of Wales, Llanarthne, SA32 8HG Tel: (01558) 667149 Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway The Station, Llanfair Caereinion SY21 0SF Welshpool Raven Square SY21 7LT Tel: 01938 810441 office@wllr.org.uk wllr.org.uk

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Plas Newydd House and Garden Ynys Môn (Anglesey)

Plas Newydd is a Grade I listed house and garden on the banks of the Menai Strait, with stunning views of Eryri (Snowdonia). Explore 40 acres of tranquil gardens and discover towering trees, vibrant borders, and formal terraces. Visit the 18th-century house and relax amongst the 1930s interior design. Don’t miss Rex Whistler’s impressive 58ft long mural or the Military Museum, where you can learn more about the earliest articulated prosthetic leg. Also on site is the Old Dairy café, shop, and visitor centre. For event details and group bookings, visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/plasnewydd or call 01248 714795.

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Scotland Whether you’re interested in extreme adventure sports or, the softer side of adventure, Scotland has something to offer everyone. Given the size of the country and the easy access to the great outdoors, it is possible to combine a more traditional touring holiday or city break with an element of adventure. All this set against the most stunning landscapes in the world - what more could you ask for. Annandale Distillery Dumfries & Galloway, Northfield, Annan DG12 5LL Scotland Tel: +44 (0)1461 207817 www.annandaledistillery.com Armadale Castle, Gardens & Museum Armadale, Isle of Skye IV45 8RS Tel:01471 844305 www.armadalecastle.com Blair Castle Blair Atholl, Pitlochry, PH18 5TL www.blair-castle.co.uk

Crieff Visitor Centre Muthill Road Crieff, Perthshire, PH7 4HQ Scotland, TEL: 01764 654014 www.crieff.co.uk

Caledonian MacBrayne Ferry Terminal, Station Road, Gourock, Renfrewshire PA19 1QP www.calmac.co.uk Cairngorm Railway Cairgor Mountain Aviemore Scotland PH22 1RB www.cairgormmountain.co.uk Dolphin Spirit Inverness Inverness Marina Stadium Road Inverness IV1 1FF www.dolphinspirit.co.uk Dunvegan Castle and Gardens Dunvegan, Isle of Skye, IV55 8WF www.dunvegancastle.com

Floors Castle & Gardens, Kelso, TD5 7SFEmail:enquiries@floorscastle.com www.floorscastle.com Forth Boat Tours 2 Hawes Brae, South Queensferry EH30 9TB www.forthtours.com

Glamis Castle Angus,DD8 1RJ, United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0) 1307 840393 www.glamis-castle.co.uk

THE CROWNING PLACE OF SCOTTISH KINGS

Immerse yourself in Scotland’s history and stand on Moot Hill, where the Kings of Scots were crowned on the famous Stone of Scone. Explore our magnificent grounds including the Victorian Pinetum, Walled Garden and Murray Star Maze Browse our shops where you will find a wealth of fine Scottish products together with handmade produce from Scone Palace. Enjoy delicious refreshments in our Coffee Shop. Exciting events programme throughout the season from Scone Palace Garden Fair to Cultural Festivals. Coach Friendly Status

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Explore the ancestral home of the Earls of Strathmore & Kinghorne, where Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother spent her childhood and HRH The Princess Margaret was born.

Adventure awaits at Glamis... Guided Castle Tours Historic Gardens Picnic & Play Area Restaurant Gift Shop Seasonal Events

E: Enquiries@glamis-castle.co.uk T: 01307 840393 From March-October 10am-5pm Monday-Sunday From November-December 10am-5pm Thursday-Sunday

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Scotland Gretna Gateway Outlet Village Glasgow Road, Gretna, DG16 5GG www.gretnagateway.com

Mellerstain House Gordon, Berwickshire TD3 6LG www.mellerstain.com

Inveraray Castle Argyll Estates Office Inveraray, Argyll PA32 8XE www.inveraray-castle.com

Scone Palace Perth, PH2 6BD www.sconepalace.co.uk

Isle of Arran Distillery Lochrnza,Isle of Aran KA27 8HJ wwwarranwhisky.co.uk

Keith and Dufftown Railway Dufftown Station, Dufftown, Banffshire AB55 4BA Tel: 01340 821181 keith-dufftown-railway.co.uk

Rammerscales Lockerbie,Dumfriesshire DG11 1LD Tel: Phone +44 (0)1387 810229 www.rammerscales.com

Scottish Football Museum Hampden Park, Glasgow, G42 9BA www.scottishfootballmuseum.org.uk

The Famous Grouse Experience Glenturret Distillery, The Hosh, Crieff, Perthshire, PH7 4HA Tel: 01764 656565 www.famousgrouse.com The Royal Deeside Railway Milton of Crathes Banchory Kincardineshire AB31 5QH Tel: 01330 844416 www.deeside-railway.co.uk

Livingstone Designer Outlet Almondvale Avenue, Livingston West Lothian EH54 6QX www.livingston-designer-outlet.co.uk Lothian Buses Annandale Street, EH7 4AZ www.lothianbuses.com

Nevis Range Mountain Experience Nevis Range Torlundy Fort William Inverness-shire PH33 6SQ +44 (0)1397 705 825 www.nevisrange.co.uk

New Lanark World Heritage Site Visitor Attraction New Lanark Mills, Lanark,Scotland, ML11 9DB Tel:44(0)1555 661345 Web:www.newlanark.org Northlink Ferries Ferry Terminal Ferry Road, Stromness Orkney KW16 3BH www.northlink Ferries.co.uk

The Royal Yacht Britannia Ocean Terminal, Leith, Edinburgh, Scotland EH6 6JJ www.royalyachtbritannia.co.uk The R&A World Golf Museum Bruce Embankment, St Andrews, KY16 9AB WorldGolfMuseum.com

Strathmore Hotels Ltd 116, Strathmore House, East Kilbride, G74 1LFwww.strathmorehotels.com VisitScotland Ocean Point One, 94 Ocean Drive, Edinburgh EH6 6JH Tel: 0131 472 2222 Web: www.visitscotland.com

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Ireland However often you have been to Ireland, you’ll never have found enough time to know it all. The poetic meanderings of life on the Emerald Isle are as deep and wide as the Shannon herself. Abbey & Central Hotels The Diamond, Donegal Town, Co Donegal Tel:00353 74 97 21024 Email:reservations@abbeyhoteldonegal.com Aillwee Cave Ballyvaughan , Co. Clare, Ireland Tel:+353 65 707 7036 www.aillweecave.ie

Antrim & Newtown Abbey www.visitantrimandnewtoenabbey.com

Athlone Castle Visitor Centre St Peter’s Square Athlone Co Westmeath Ireland +353 (0)90 6442130 castle@athloneartandheritage.ie

Brigits Garden Pollagh, Roscahill, Co Galway, Ireland, H91CC90 Tel: +353 91 550905, email caroline@brigitsgarden.ie

Belleek Castle Belleek House, Ballina, Co. Mayo, Ireland Tel:+353 96 22400 Bunratty Castle & Folk Park Bunratty, Co Clare,Ireland Tel: +353 61 36 1511 www.shannonheritage.com

Casino Model Railway Dublin Road Fingal K36 TW67 County Dublin www.modelrailwaymuseum.ie

House of Waterford Crystal The Mall, Waterford, X91 FXN4 Emal:houseofwaterfordcrystal@fiskars.com www.waterfordvisitorcentre.com Irish National Stud & Gardens Brallistown, Little, Tully, Co Kildare, R51 AP20, Ireland Tel:+353 (0) 45 521 617 Email:reservations@irishnationalstud.ie www.irishnationalstud.ie Malahide Castle & Gardens Back Rd, Broomfield, Dublin www.malahidecastleandgardens.ie

Newbridge House and Farm Hearse Rd, Newbridge Demesne, Donabate, Co. Dublin www.newbridgehouseandfarm.com Newbridge Silverware Newbridge Co, Kildare Ireland. www.newbridgesilverware.com

Russborough House & Parklands Blessington, W91W284 Co. Wicklow, Ireland www.russborough.ie

Connecting People & Nature Celtic-themed Gardens, Visitor Centre, Gift Shop & Cafe

Embark on a magical journey through the Celtic Gardens into the heart of Irish heritage and mythology.

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11 acres of woodland, wildflower meadows, nature trails, lochán, wishing tree, crannóg, roundhouse, largest sundial in Ireland Bespoke tours: Brigit’s Crosses, storytelling, mythology, herb walk, Irish coffee-making Day visits or combine with Connemara tour Brigit’s Garden, Pollagh, Rosscahill, Co. Galway, Ireland H91 CC90 +353 91 550905 caroline@brigitsgarden.ie 114

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From horses to horticulture, experience the natural beauty of the Japanese Gardens, St Fiachra’s Garden at the Irish National Stud: a working stud farm open to visitors who can visit our... Stallions

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Learn about the Stud on a guided tour or at your leisure, relax in the Japanese Gardens Café, & browse the Gift Shop. We are open 7 days a week from February to December - it is essential to check the website or contact us for opening hours, & we can advise the best time of year to visit. Irish National Stud & Gardens, Brallistown Little, Tully, Co Kildare. R51 AP20. Ireland.

T: +353 (0) 45 521 617 E: reservations@irishnationalstud.ie www.irishnationalstud.ie

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