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CoachTouring The Directory 2024
Accommodation, attractions, events, shows and much much more...
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Welcome to Coach Touring The Directory 2024 As we bid farewell to another year, it's undeniable that 2023 was an eventful one. And as we gaze into 2024, if it's anything like this past year, coach operators and suppliers should brace themselves for both hurdles and prospects.
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Given the rise of "The Staycation" or domestic tourism, it remains to be seen if Britons will prefer local holidays over international ones we feature some exciting destinations in Flanders a favourite with groups. Economic volatility and less favorable exchange rates typically make many opt for the familiar. This could potentially be a boon for our local attractions and accommodations. Coach travel is gaining momentum and for good reasons. Beyond the leisure of the journey, advancements in coach technology, especially in air filtration, offering enhanced air quality for passengers. With escalating fuel prices seeming to have stabilised for now, coaches still have the multi-seat efficiency which translates to cost-effective fares, giving it an edge. Considering the rising costs in air travel and the airport hassles many encountered in 2023, it's no wonder many are pivoting to coach travel. We hope this guide will be an invaluable source of inspiration, be it day trips or extended trips. We welcome any feedback on its contents. The Coach Touring team will be present at several trade fairs next year. Do drop by our stand for a conversation and share your insights about the sector and its trajectory. Nigel
Beau Business Media Group Ltd Publishing House Windrush, Ash Lane, Birmingham, B48 7TS Tel: 0121 445 6961 e-mail: beaubusinessmedia@gmail.com Sales: Brett Kirby & Emma Middleton Research: Laura Collins Design: Alexina Whittaker Production: Paul Hemsley The Directory is a controlled circulation publication and freely available to qualifying applicants. Care is taken to ensure that the information contained within the magazine is accurate. However,
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P4 - Coach Tourism Association P5 - Travel Trade Contacts P6 - Accommodation P8 - Ferry Operators P10 - Europe/Overseas P12 - Spotlight On... P16 - Bedfordshire P18 - Berkshire P19 - Bristol P20 - Buckinghamshire P22 - Cambridgeshire P23 - Channel Islands P24 - Cheshire P25 - Co Durham P28 - Cornwall P29 - Cumbria P32 - Derbyshire P34 - Devon P38 - Dorset P40 - Essex P42 - Gloucestershire P44 - Hampshire P48 - Herefordshire P49 - Hertfordshire P50 - Isle of Man P52 - Isle of Wight P54 - Kent P58 - Lancashire P60 - Leics & Rutland P62 - Lincolnshire P64 - London P70 - Manchester P72 - Merseyside P74 - Middlesex P76 - Norfolk P78 - Northamptonshire P79 - Northumberland P80 - Nottinghamshire P82 - Oxfordshire P84 - Shropshire P86 - Somerset P87 - Staffordshire P88 - Suffolk P89 - Surrey P90 - Sussex P92 - Teesside & Tees Valley P92 - Tyne & Wear P93 - Warwickshire P94 - West Midlands P96 - Wiltshire P97 - Worcestershire P100 - Yorkshire P104 - Wales P110 - Scotland P114 - Ireland
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growth within the industry. The association also plays a significant role in building relationships with other trade bodies and tourist organizations. It maintains close ties with the Home Nations Tourists Boards, the Association of Group Travel Organisers, the European Tour Operators Association, and the Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT). Additionally, the CTA is a founder member of the European Alliance for Coach Tourism and a member of the Tourism Alliance.
The Coach Tourism Association (CTA) is a pivotal organization in the coach tourism industry, established 30 years ago with the goal of uniting the industry and promoting travel and tourism by coach. As of now, the CTA boasts a membership of over 300, comprising nearly equal parts of coach tour operators tour wholesalers, and industry supporters. These supporters play a crucial role in creating the coach tourism package and include hotel groups, tourist boards, major visitor attractions, ticket agencies, ferry operators, professional advisers, and B2B companies.
Governance of the CTA is overseen by an elected Board of Directors, representing a diverse cross-section of the membership. These directors are elected for a three-year term by the membership, reflecting the democratic and member-focused nature of the organization. The current Chair of the CTA is Robert Shaw, director of Harry Shaw/City Cruiser. The board members come from various sectors of the industry, including coach operators, travel agencies, and hotel groups, ensuring a wide representation of interests and perspectives within the association. This broad membership base and the active involvement in both domestic and international tourism circles position the Coach Tourism Association as a central figure in promoting and shaping the future of coach tourism in the UK and beyond.
The CTA is unique in its role as the only UK-wide organization that actively promotes coach tourism, delivering significant benefits to both operators and suppliers. For coach operators, benefits include access to the consumer website welovecoaches.com, insights into emerging trends, early notice of new opportunities, and the use of the CTA logo as a mark of trust and endorsement. Suppliers gain from opportunities to develop personal relationships and grow business with operators through workshops, member events, and fam trips. Participation in CTA events is a key avenue for networking and business
www.coachtourismassociation.co.uk
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Travel Trade Contacts Air Travel Organisers' Licensing (ATOL)Consumer Protection Group Aviation House, Gatwick Gatwick Airport South West Sussex RH6 0YR Tel: 0330 022 1500
Museums Association 42 Clerkenwell Close, London EC1R 0AZ Tel: 020 7566 7800 www.museumsassociation.org
Association of Leading Visitor Attractions (ALVA) Somerset House, New Wing, Strand London WC2R 1LA Tel: 020 7222 1728 www.alva.org.uk
The Society of London Theatre 32 Rose Street, London, WC2E 9ET Tel: 020 7557 6700 www.solt.co.uk
Association of Group Travel Organisers Email: agto@agto.co.uk Tel: 020 8253 4505 www.agto.co.uk
The National Trust Heelis, Kemble Drive, Swindon SN2 2NA Tel: 0344 800 1895 .www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/ groups-and-travel-trade
VisitBritain Thames Tower, Black's Road, London, W6 9EL www.visitbritain.com
British Association of Leisure Parks, Piers & Attractions 29-30 Ely Place London EC1N 6TD Tel: +44 0207 403 4455 www.balppa.org
VisitScotland Ocean Point One, 94 Ocean Drive, Edinburgh EH6 6JH Tel: 0131 472 2222 www.visitscotland.com
British Resorts Association British Destinations Tel: 0151 934 2285 / 2286 www.britishdestinations.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
Coach Tourism Council Trading as Coach Tourism Association Ltd Coach Tourism Association Unit 4 Marshbrook Business Park Church Stretton Shropshire SY6 6QETel: 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 Heritage Railway Association 2 Littlestone Rd, Littlestone, New Romney TN28 8PL www.heritagerailways.com Tel: 0800 756 5111
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
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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 Best Western Hotels Consort House, Amy Johnson Way, Clifton Moor, York YO30 4GP Tel: 0845 194 9813 www.bestwestern.co.uk/groups Britannia Hotels Halecroft, 253 Hale Road, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA15 8RE Tel: 0871 221 0191 www.britanniahotels.com Butlins Ltd Butlins Group Holidays, Skegness, PE25 1NJ Tel: 0845 070 4747 www.butlins.com/groups Choice Hotels Ireland Choice Hotels Ireland Morrisons House, Morrisons Island Cork, Ireland www.choicehotels.ie Corus Hotels The Old Farmhouse, Rossway Park, Berkhamsted, Herts HP4 3TZ Tel: 0844 736 8656 www.corushotels.co
Crerar Hotels Head Office, 1 Queen Charlotte Lane, Edrinburgh EH6 6BL Tel: 0131 554 7173 www.crerarhotels.com Daish's Holidays Email:info@daishs.com Tel:01202 638840 www.daishs.com Haven & British Holidays 1 Park Lane, Hemel Hempstead HP2 4YL Tel: 0871 230 1911 www.havengroups.co.uk
Hilton Hotels Maple Court, Central Park, Reeds Crescent, Watford WD24 4QQ Tel: 0845 7090505 www.hilton.co.uk
Shap Wells Hotel Shap Nr Penrith Cumbria CA10 3QU Tel: 01931 716628 www.shapwellshotel.com reservations@shapwellshotel.com
Intercontinental Hotels Group Broadwater Park, Denham, Buckinghamshire UB9 5HR Tel: 0845 607 3777 www.ihg.com
Skiddaw Hotel 31 Main St, Keswick CA12 5BN Tel:0800 840 1243 www.lakedistricthotels.net
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
Strathmore Hotels 116 Strathmore House, East Kilbride, Glasgow G74 1LF Tel: 01355 266886: www.strathmorehotels.com
Legacy Hotels 3 Henley Court, Prince Harry Road, Henley-inArden, Warwickshire B95 5BA Tel: 07794 210049 www.legacy-hotels.co.uk Macdonald Hotels and Resorts Whiteside House, Whiteside Industrial Estate, Bathgate, West Lothian EH48 2RX Tel:01506 815 222 www.macdonaldhotels.co.uk Marriott Hotels Hinchingbrooke Business Park, Kingfisher Way, Huntingdon PE29 6FL Tel:01480 426 966 www.marriott.co.uk Modern Hotels Roseville Street, St Helier, Jersey JE1 4HE Tel: +44 1534 88881 www.modernhotels.com Philema Hospitality Management 9 Esplanade Road Newquay TR7 1PS www.philemahospitalitymanagement.co.uk Pontins Britannia Jinky Jersey LTD T/A Pontins, Ainsdale House,Shore Road, Ainsdale, Southport, PR8 2PZ Tel:0871 474 0744 www.pontins.com 6
The George Hotel Devonshire Street, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 7SU Tel: 01768 862696 www.lakedistricthotels.net/georgehotel Travelodge Hotels Limited Tel: 0871 984 6575 Email : groupbookings@travelodge.co.uk www.travelodge.co.uk Venuemasters Tel: 0114 245 3423 www.venuemasters.co.uk Warner Breaks 1 Park Lane, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire HP2 4YL Tel: 0330 100 9772 . www.warnerbreaks.co.uk/groups Welcome Break Head Office, 2 Vantage Court, Tickford Street, Newport Pagnell, Bucks MK14 9EZ Tel: 01908 299 700 www.welcomebreak.co.uk Yarn Market Hotel 25-33 High St, Dunster, Minehead TA24 6SF Tel: 01643 821425 www.yarnmarkethotel.co.uk
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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.
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
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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
Isle of Man Steam Packet Tel: +44 1624 645645. www.steam-packet.com John O'Groats Ferries Tel: 01955 611353.www.jogferry.co.uk
Mersey Ferries Limited Tel: 0151 236 7676.www.merseyferries.co.uk
Brittany Ferries Tel: 0330 159 7003. www.brittanyferries.com
Northlink Ferries Ltd Tel: 0845 6000 449.www.northlinkferries.co.uk
Caledonian Macbrayne LTD Tel: 01475 650100. www.calmac.co.uk
P&O Ferries Tel: 08716 64164. www.poferries.com/en
Condor Ferries Limited Tel: 0345 609 1024. www.condorferries.co.uk
Red Funnel Tel: 0844 844 9988. www.redfunnel.co.uk
DFDS Tel: 0871 522 9955.www.dfds.co.uk
Stena Line Limited Tel: 08445 764 764. www.stenaline.co.uk
Eurotunnel Tel: 0 8443 35 35 35. www.eurotunnel.com
Solent Cruises Ltd Thetis Wharf, Medina Road, Cowes PO31 7BXTelephone: 01983 564602 Email: info@solentcruises.co.uk www.solentcruises.co.uk
Gosport Ferry Limited Tel: 023 9252 455. www.gosportferry.co.uk
Hovertravel Tel: 01983 717700. www.hovertravel.co.uk
Wightlink Limited Tel: 0333 999 7333 www.wightlink.co.uk
Irish Ferries Tel: 0871 730 0400. www.irishferries.co.uk
Solent Cruises Regular Cruises & Specialist Charters Around the Solent Day Trip to Portsmouth from Cowes Portsmouth Harbour Tour Two Ports Cruise of Cowes & Portsmouth Cowes Harbour Trip Groups can enjoy our 45-50 minute Tours around Portsmouth Harbour. Full commentary given. Group rates given for groups of 10 passengers and above.
Contact 01983 564602 for further details and pricing. Thetis Wharf, Medina Road, Cowes, Isle of Wight PO31 7BX www.solentcruises.co.uk
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www.bluefunnel.co.uk
Cruising from Southampton 1 hour dock tours to 6 hour day cruises Cruising from Town Quay in Southampton, Blue Funnel offer a wide range of cruises from a 1 hour docks tour to all day trips over to the Isle of Wight. Meals are included on most of our cruises and full information can be found on our website along with prices and availability. Online bookings can be made directly from our website but we are always happy to take group bookings in the of2ice if you prefer the personal touch. Bespoke private packages can be arranged just call or email us with your requirements.
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The In Flanders Fields Museum, situated in Ypres' historic Cloth Hall, offers a poignant look into the First World War's impact on the West Flanders front. This venue, a symbol of wartime resilience, highlights the landscape as a witness to the war's history. Focused on the human aspects of war, it presents a range of authentic artifacts and images, narrating World War I from varied perspectives – soldiers, civilians, men, women, adults, and children alike.
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The museum engages visitors in the lasting effects of The Great War, emphasizing its present-day significance. Its multidimensional approach caters to all ages, facilitating a deep connection with those who lived through the war. The current special exhibition, "For Evermore: Cemeteries of the First World War," explores the theme of remembrance. It delves into the stories behind the Commonwealth, French, Belgian, German, and American military cemeteries in Flanders Fields. These sites, with their unique design and historical significance, offer insights into the war.
"For Evermore" combines artifacts, personal stories, interactive elements, and multimedia, including a drone video of the cemeteries. It offers audio guides and children-specific audio routes. The exhibition is an insightful starting point for exploring Flanders Fields' war landscapes and cemeteries. Visit the museum's website for practical information, including opening times and ticket prices. The exhibition is part of the LANDSCAPES | Feel Flanders Fields project, supported by Westtoer and Visit Flanders. flandersfields@ieper.be
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28.04.2023 > 18.02.2024 More than a 100 years after the end of the First World War, the landscape of Flanders Fields with its numerous military cemeteries remains as one of the last witnesses of the Great War. The exhibition ‘For Evermore’ reveals the stories kept alive by the British, French, German, Belgian and American military cemeteries. A visit to the exhibtion, with or without an audio guide, is the ideal starting point to explore the former war landscape of Flanders Fields.
IN FLANDERS FIELDS MUSEUM The In Flanders Fields Museum is the starting point of your visit to Ypres and the Westhoek! Hundreds of authentic objects and images tell the historical, multi-faceted stories of World War I in Belgium. Throughout the trail, you will come face to face with war witnesses. After your visit, you will be ready to discover the traces of the war in the landscape with its many cemeteries, monuments and relics.
In Flanders Fields Museum Cloth Hall - Grote Markt 34 - 8900 Ieper flandersfields@ieper.be - tel. +32 (0)57 239 220
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Open from Monday to Saturday. Guided tour at 10h30, 14h30 & 16h30. Price: €12 p.p. Beer tasting (2x 25 cl) & 1 free beer chocolate. Free bottle of specialty beer (75 cl). More info: www.bierkasteel.be.
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Brouwerijstraat 1 - 8870 Izegem - info@bierkasteel.be - www.bierkasteel.be - Visits & Events: +32 (0)51/62 27 30
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Canterbury Cathedral Welcomes Groups
Buckfast Abbey
Free to enter, the historic monastery of Buckfast Abbey, founded in 1018 and rebuilt stone-bystone on its medieval foundations between 1906 and 1937, is home to a working community of Roman Catholic Benedictine Monks. Located on the picturesque southern slopes of Dartmoor National Park, the Abbey is a haven of peace and tranquillity. Renowned for its stunning Abbey Church and its extensive grounds and gardens, visitors can also enjoy concerts and events throughout the year. Save the date in your calendars for the Christmas Market
Canterbury Cathedral, Mother Church of the Church of England and seat of the Archbishop of Canterbury, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site with a tradition of visitor welcome stretching back to the time of medieval pilgrimage. Today’s travellers can discover Cathedral stories that have helped shape England’s history, from the shocking murder of Archbishop Thomas Becket through to tales of the lives of King Henry IV and the Black Prince whose tombs are contained within. Stories of other kings and queens are reflected around the Cathedral walls and windows, allowing everyone to share 1,400-years of history.
Delicious lunches and cream teas are available in The Grange Restaurant, there is also a pizzeria on site too. Not forgetting a gift shop and monastic way exhibition, an immersive experience of what life is like for a monk. Bespoke tailor-made tours can be arranged and booking is essential.Visitors can stay in their 33-bedroom on-site Hotel – Northgate House. Self-catering accommodation is also available and a 50-bed accommodation specially for groups. For those seeking retreats we offer monastery accommodation for men and have newly refurbished accommodation for women and couples.
Groups can explore a historic marvel filled with stunning stained glass and beautiful stonework and can delve deeper on a guided tour given by expert guides or enjoy a bite-sized mini talk on a range of subjects connected with Canterbury Cathedral’s rich heritage. The historic Precincts around the Cathedral contain remnants of the former monastery and give way to tranquil gardens filled with colourful plants offering peaceful places to relax and contemplate. Tours of the Precincts and gardens can also be arranged. Group catering packages are available to pre-book and the bustling city of Canterbury lies beyond the Cathedral gates offering a wealth of additional options from museums, public gardens, cafes and shops to enable you to make a day of it. Whatever you choose to see or do, Canterbury Cathedral is sure to be a highlight of your itinerary.
Easily accessible from Exeter, Plymouth, Buckfast Abbey is conveniently located just off the A38. Open between 10am – 4:30pm there is ample free parking for coaches and cars. www.buckfast.org.uk
www.canterbury-cathedral.org For more information- melodie.robson@canterbury-cathedral.org
Visit Colchester
Colchester is a great destination for group visits and coach parties, whether you're exploring the city centre or our coast and countryside (or both!), you're guaranteed to find a unique mix of the contemporary and historic on offer. As well as the impressive array of nationally important culture and heritage sites you're sure to find plenty of attractions, eateries, and shopping opportunities available, with something to suit all tastes.
Springfields Outlet & Leisure is perfectly set up for coach tours
Great benefits for coach drivers include a £10 Springfields Gift Card, Free Meal Voucher, Lounge area and a leaflet with special passenger offers.
At Springfields, your passengers will find up to 60% off the RRP all year round in over 55 stores including Cadbury’s Outlet, Radley, Joules, Jack Wills, M&S Outlet and Levi’s. They can stroll around the award-winning Festival Gardens and enjoy their fine choice of eateries.
From Colchester Castle to the Zoo, Beth Chatto Gardens to the East Anglian Railway Museum, there's great group deals and fascinating itineraries to take advantage of across the area. Get in touch with our friendly team at the Visitor Information Centre for all the latest guidance, including coach drop-off and parking, places to visit, eat and stay. They can also help organise a guided tour of the city or suggest popular itineraries.
Springfields boasts a great range of family restaurants and cafés, including The Kitchen, Caffé Nero, Costa, Subway and their excellent restaurant with the finest Afternoon Teas in the East of England, The Parlour. The beautiful 25 acres Festival Gardens are the perfect place to enjoy a picnic in the open air, or wander round the celebrity gardens.There is plenty for children to enjoy too, including Adventure Land with 10 attractions. For further information, please call 01775 760909, email enquiries@springfieldsoutlet.co.uk,www.springfieldsoutlet.co.uk.
Planning a visit? There is currently a generous incentive scheme in place offering a variety of benefits to group organisers, coach drivers and group members. This scheme is due to run until December 2024, so be sure to take advantage if you are bringing a group to Colchester.
Discover more here - Group Travel to Colchester - Visit Colchester Email: vic@colchester.gov.uk Tel: 01206 282920 Colchester’s Visitor Information Centre Hollytrees Museum, Castle Park, Colchester, Essex CO1 1UG
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Nestled in the picturesque landscape of Gloucestershire, WWT Slimbridge is a haven for wildlife enthusiasts and nature lovers alike. Founded in 1946 by Sir Peter Scott, this internationally significant wetland centre spans 325 hectares, including protected areas designated as a Site of Specific Scientific Interest (SSSI), a Ramsar Site, and Special Protection Area (SPA). It stands out as the headquarters of the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust (WWT), making it a hub for world-renowned experts in species conservation. Visitors to Slimbridge can immerse themselves in an astounding array of wildlife, from water voles to hares and dragonflies. It's especially famous for housing the world's largest collection of swans, geese, and ducks, and uniquely, all six species of flamingo - the only place in the world where this is possible. Each season brings its own charm, with wild swans from Russia gracing the reserve in winter and all types of flamingos captivating guests in the summer.
National Memorial Arboretum
With over 400 memorials to see and 150 acres to explore, the Arboretum has something to offer groups of all interests and backgrounds. Military and civilian memorials, peaceful woodlands, colourful gardens, riverside walks and fascinating wildlife are all waiting to be discovered. To find out more about all upcoming events and their range of other daily activities, events and exclusive packages that they can offer your group, please call their team on
The visitor experience at Slimbridge is enriched with an array of activities and attractions. The award-winning visitor centre, complete with the Sloane Observation Tower, offers panoramic views of the Severn Estuary. Inside, guests can explore the Hanson Discovery Centre, enjoy wildlife-inspired films, and appreciate art in the gallery. The Water's Edge Restaurant provides a serene setting to relax, overlooking the Caribbean Flamingos.
Tel: 01283 245 100, email groups@thenma.org.uk or visit the www.thenma.org.uk.
Recognized for its excellence with a 96% score in the VisitEngland Quality Assured Visitor Attraction assessment, Slimbridge's appeal extends beyond bird enthusiasts to cater to a diverse audience. Attractions like Mission Possible, the Living Wetland Theatre, and the Waterscapes Aviary, along with the informative Wetland Heroes app, contribute to an educational yet entertaining experience.
Slimbridge's calendar is packed with events ranging from bird watching and art and crafts sessions to music festivals and farmers markets, ensuring there's always something new to explore. For those looking for a more hands-on experience, options include Landrover Safaris, behind-the-scenes visits to the duckling nursery, joining the Great Crane Project, meeting all six flamingo species, and witnessing the spectacular daily wild bird feeds.
Bierkasteel
WWT Slimbridge offers a unique blend of natural beauty, conservation, education, and recreation. Whether you're a family looking for an educational outing, a nature enthusiast seeking a tranquil escape, or an avid birdwatcher, Slimbridge promises a memorable experience for all visitors.
The innovative brainchild of Kasteel Brouwerij Vanhonsebrouck, stands as a historic and unique establishment in Izegem, Belgium. This brewery complex is not only a testament to modern brewing innovation, being the first such facility built from scratch in Belgium in over a century, but it also serves as a multifaceted venue for a variety of events and experiences
Groups visiting Bierkasteel can embark on an exploratory journey, uncovering the secrets of beer brewing in what is described as Europe's most modern brewery. The experience extends beyond just beer production, as visitors can savor specialty draught beers and indulge in an extensive menu at a traditional pub setting.
Additionally, the Beer Boutique offers an array of unique souvenirs, ranging from beer baskets to beer pralines and collector's items, perfect for commemorating the visit.
Bierkasteel is not just as a brewery, but a versatile destination that caters to a wide range of group events, making it an ideal choice for those seeking a unique blend of historical tradition and modern innovation in the world of brewing and hospitality.
For more information, visit their website at www.wwt.org.uk/slimbridge
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A Day Out to Remember The National Memorial Arboretum is the Nation’s year-round place to remember. Home to the iconic Armed Forces Memorial and over 400 memorials commemorating the service and sacrifice given to our country. Set within 150-acres of natural woodland, with colourful gardens and symbolic planting, there’s something for everyone to explore.
Daily Act of Remembrance Participate in an Act of Remembrance and observe a moving two-minute silence in our Millennium Chapel. Daily from 10.50am*. FREE
Land Train Trips Guided Walks
Daily Talks
Complete with pre-recorded commentary the Arboretum’s Land Train is the perfect way to discover the stories behind many of our fascinating memorials. Ideal for first time visitors, the land train takes 50 minutes and is accessible for manual wheelchair users. £6.50pp†
Book our free welcome talk Living Remembrance for your group on arrival or join one of our daily talks at the Armed Forces Memorial, Shot at Dawn Memorial or Far East Prisoners of War Memorial Building. FREE
*Open daily except Christmas Day. †Groups of 10 or more, pre-booking required.
Join one of our expert volunteer guides on a 45-minute walk to discover the incredible stories of heroism, bravery and resilience behind some of our memorials. £4.00pp†
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Special Events D-Day 80 6 June Commemorate the pivotal events of 1944 that began the Allied liberation of Europe. This special 80th anniversary will be marked with a poignant Service of Remembrance in the Arboretum’s grounds accompanied by a thought-provoking exhibition. FREE
Armed Forces Weekend 29 – 30 June Armed Forces Weekend is an opportunity to give thanks to the brave work of our Armed Forces Personnel. A Service of Tribute takes place on Saturday 29 June, with live music, activities and static military vehicle displays across the weekend.
Two-course lunch packages with live stream of the service: £26.50pp†
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Remembrance Sunday
Christmas Lunches with a Swing
Illuminated Arboretum
10 November
7, 10, 11, 12 December
5 – 21 December
Commemorate Remembrance Sunday at the National Memorial Arboretum and remember those who have served and sacrificed at our poignant annual Service of Remembrance.
Christmas Lunches with a Swing return in 2024 with an extra date. Gather your friends and enjoy a welcome drink, three course Christmas Lunch and live entertainment from the fabulous Antonio Socci Jive & Swing Band.
Illuminated Arboretum returns in 2024 with a kaleidoscope of colour. This unique light installation weaves around many of our memorials and trees using light and sound to tell their stories.
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Bedfordshire John Bunyan Museum Mill Street, Bedford MK40 3EU, England www.bunyanmeeting.co.uk/museum
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.
Jordons Mill Holme Mills, Langford Road, Broom, Nr Biggleswade SG18 9JY Tel:01767 603940 www.jordonsmill.com
Bedford Tourism Bedford Borough Council, Town Hall, St Paul's Square, Bedford, Bedfordshire, www.bedford.gov.uk/tourism
Kathy Brown's Garden The Manor House, Church Rd, Stevington, BedfordMK43 7QB www.kathybrownsgarden.com
Bird of Prey Centre Old Warden Park, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 9EA www.birdofpreycentre.co.uk
Leighton Buzzard Railway Pages Park Station, Billington Road, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 4TN www.buzzrail.co.uk
Dunstable Downs Whipsnade Road, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 2GY www.nationaltrust.org.uk/dunstable-downs
Greensand Country Various locations across Bedfordshire www.greensandcountry.com
Marriott UK Oakley House, Oakley Road, Leagrave, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 QH www.marriott.co.uk
Houghton House Houghton Park Road, Ampthill, Bedfordshire, MK45 2EY www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/houghton-house
Priory Country Park Barkers Lane, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 9DJ www.bedford.gov.uk/priorycountrypark
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
Stockwood Discovery Centre London Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 4LX www.lutonculture.com/stockwood-discovery-centre
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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 Woburn Abbey Woburn, Bedfordshire, MK17 9WA www.woburnabbey.co.uk
Woburn Safari Park Woburn, Milton Keynes, Bedfordshire, MK17 9QN www.woburnsafari.co.uk
Woodside Animal Farm & Leisure Park Mancroft Road, Aley Green, Nr Slip End, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 4DG www.woodsidefarm.co.uk Wrest Park Silsoe Bedfordshire MK45 4HR Tel: 01525 860000 www.englishheritage.org.uk/wrestpark Walk through 300 years of garden design as you explore over 90 acres of breathtaking landscape with key garden areas restored, exhibitions and a visitor centre to enjoy. Guided tours available.
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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
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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
Bristol Insight Tour Web: www.bristolinsight.co.uk
The Redgrave Theatre Percival Road, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 3LE www.redgravetheatre.com
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 Claydon House Middle Claydon, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, MK18 2EX www.nationaltrust.org.uk/claydon
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.
Chiltern Open Air Museum Gorelands Ln, Chalfont Saint Giles, Buckinghamshire, HP8 4AB www.coam.org.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
Chiltern Hills West Wycombe Park West Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP14 3AJ www.westwycombeestate.co.uk
Aylesbury Waterside Theatre Exchange St, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP20 1UG www.atgtickets.com/venues/aylesbury-waterside-theatre
Chiltern Valley Winery & Brewery Henley Rd, Hambleden, Buckinghamshire, RG9 6JW www.chilternvalley.co.uk
Bekonscot Model Village & Railway Warwick Rd, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, HP9 2PL www.bekonscot.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
Black Park Country Park Black Park Rd, Wexham, Buckinghamshire, SL3 6DS www.buckscc.gov.uk/blackpark
De Havilland Aircraft Museum Salisbury Hall, London Colney, St Albans, AL2 1BU www.dehavillandmuseum.co.uk
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The National Museum of Computing Block H, Bletchley Park, Milton Keynes, MK3 6EB www.tnmoc.org
The Roald Dahl Children's Gallery Church St, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP20 2QP www.buckscountymuseum.org/museum
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
The Roald Dahl Trail Various locations in Buckinghamshire www.visitbuckinghamshire.org
Midsomer Murders Tours Various locations in Buckinghamshire www.midsomermurders.biz
The Royal Society of Medicine (RSM) Farm Haddenham Rd, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP18 0JB www.rsm-farm.co.uk
Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre 81-83 High St, Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire, HP16 0AL www.roalddahl.com/museum
West Wycombe Park West Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP14 3AJ www.westwycombeestate.co.uk
Stowe House and Gardens Stowe, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, MK18 5EH www.nationaltrust.org.uk/stowe
Whipsnade Zoo Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 2LF www.zsl.org/zsl-whipsnade-zoo
The Bucks Goat Centre Old Risborough Rd, Stoke Mandeville, Aylesbury, HP22 5XJ www.thebucks-goat-centre.com
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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
Anglesey Abbey, Gardens and Lode Mill Quy Road, Lode, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire CB25 9EJ Tel: 01223 810080 E: angleseyabbey@nationaltrust.org.uk Glorious Jacobean-style house with an eclectic collection, within outstanding gardens with a working watermill
Cambridge American Cemetery Cambridge Rd, Madingley Road, Coton CB23 7PH 01954 210350 abmc.gov
Cambridge University Botanic Garden Cory Lodge, Bateman Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 1JF www.botanic.cam.ac.uk
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 Polhill at Coton Orchard Cambridge Road, Coton Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB23 7PJ
Twenty Pence Garden Centre Twenty Pence Road Wilburton Near Ely Cambridgeshire CB6 3RN Tel. 01353 741024 www.twentypence.co.uk
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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
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Channel Islands Coasteering with Absolute Adventures Absolute Adventures St. Brelade's Bay Jersey JE3 8EF www.absoluteadventures.je
Located approximately 14 miles off the coast of France, the Channel Islands consist of Jersey, Guernsey,firm favourites with families and groups alike, not forgetting Alderney, Sark, and Herm, plus many smaller islands, each with its own unique character. Guernsey
Les Maingys Activity Centre Les Maingys, Rue Maingy, Guernsey GY6 8NL, www.lesmaingys.co.uk
Experience the Story of Jersey Jersey Museum and Art Gallery The Weighbridge, St Helier, Jersey JE2 3NG www.jerseyheritage.org
National Trust of Guernsey Victorian Shop and Parlour Cornet Street Guernsey GY1 1LF www.nationaltrust.gg
History Alive! - Military History Tours and the Unique Megalithic Jersey Tour History Alive! & Jersey Military Tours Jersey JE2 6FS www.historyalive.je
Sausmarez Manor Rte de Sausmarez, Guernsey GY4 6SG www.sausmarezmanor.co.uk
Jersey Pearl Five Mile Road Jersey JE3 2FN www.jerseypearl.com
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Channel Islands Liquor Co. South Pier Harbour,South Pier Jersey JE2 3NB www.ciliquorco.com
Jersey Walk Adventures Jersey, JE2 6FW jerseywalkadventures.co.uk
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Gawsworth Hall Church Lane, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 9RN Tel: 01260 223456 www.gawsthornhall.com
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.
Macclesfield Silk Museum The Heritage Centre Roe St, Macclesfield SK11 6UT Tel: 01625 613 210 www.macclesfield.silk.museum
Anderton Boat Lift British Waterwaysm Navigation Road, Northwich, Cheshire, CW8 1BH www.andertonboatlift.co.uk
Ness Botanic Gardens Neston Road, Ness, Neston, Cheshire CH64 4AY Tel: 0151 353 0123 www.nessgardens.org.uk
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
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
Chester Cathedral 12 Abbey Square, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 2HU Tel: 01244 324756 www.chestercathedral.com
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
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
Walls of Chester Chester CH1 1RE, England Tel:+44 370 333 1181
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Co Durham Lumley Castle Chester-le-Street, Co Durham, DH3 4NX Tel: 0191 389 1111 www.lumleycastle.com
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.
Raby Castle Staindrop, Co. Durham, DL2 3AH Tel: 01833 660202 www.raby.co.uk/raby-castle
Auckland Castle Bishop Auckland, Co Durham, DL14 7NR Tel: 01388 743750 www.aucklandcastle.org
Seaham Hall and Serenity Spa Lord Byron's Walk, Seaham, Co Durham, SR7 7AG Tel: 0191 516 1400 www.seaham-hall.co.uk
Barnard Castle Barnard Castle, Co Durham, DL12 8PR Tel: 01833 638212 www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/barnard-castle
Sedgefield Racecourse Racecourse Road, Sedgefield, Co Durham, TS21 2HW Tel: 01740 621925 www.sedgefield-racecourse.co.uk
Bowlees Visitor Centre Newbiggin, Barnard Castle, Co Durham, DL12 0XF Tel: 01833 622145 www.northpennines.org.uk
The Auckland Project Auckland Tower, Bishop Auckland, County Durham,DL14 7PG enquiries@aucklandproject.org aucklandproject.org
Crook Hall and Gardens Sidegate, Durham City, Co Durham, DH1 5SZ Tel: 0191 384 8028 www.crookhallgardens.co.uk
Durham Castle University College, The Castle, Palace Green, Durham, DH1 3RW Tel: 0191 334 3800 www.durhamworldheritagesite.com/architecture/castle
Explore 200 years of railway heritage
Finchale Priory Finchale Abbey Farm, Co Durham, DH1 5SH Tel: 0191 386 6522 www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/finchale-priory Hopetown Darlington North Road Station Darlington, DL3 6ST Tel:01325 405606 hopetown@darlington.gov.uk www.hopetowndarlington.co.uk
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Hardwick Park Sedgefield, Co Durham, TS21 2DN Tel: 03000 262899 www.durham.gov.uk/hardwickpark
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Co Durham Tanfield Railway Old Marley Hill, Gateshead, Co Durham, NE16 5ET Tel: 01207 231811 www.tanfield-railway.co.uk
Witton Castle Witton-le-Wear, Bishop Auckland, Co Durham, DL14 0DE Tel: 01388 488 867 www.witton-castle.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
Yarm Viaduct Yarm, Stockton-on-Tees, Co Durham www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/yarm-viaduct
The National Railway Museum at Shildon Shildon, Co Durham, DL4 2RE Tel: 01904 621261 www.nrm.org.uk/shildon
The Witham 3 Horse Market, Barnard Castle, Co Durham, DL12 8LY Tel: 01833 631107 www.thewitham.org.uk Ushaw College Durham, Co Durham, DH7 9RH Tel: 0191 373 8500 www.ushaw.org
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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. Enjoy a stroll outdoors and spot wildlife in the deer park.
A visit to the café and browse around the shop all combine for a memorable day out. New Rising Development opening in Spring 2024 with remodelled Walled Gardens, Vinery Restaurant, stylish shopping and magnificent event spaces.
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 en-suite 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.
Email: admin@raby.co.uk or call: 01833 660202
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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 St Michael’s Mount Marazion, Cornwall TR17 0HS www.stmichaelsmount.co.uk Email: groups@stmichaelsmount.co.uk
Eden Project Bodelva, Par PL24 2SG Tel: 01726 811911 www.edenproject.com
Geevor Tin Mine Pendeen, Penzance Cornwall TR19 7EW [Website](www.geevor.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.
Healey's Cornish Cyder Farm Penhallow, Truro TR4 9LW, England Tel: 44 1872 573356 www.thecornishcyderfarm.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
Truro Cathedral High Cross, Truro TR1 2AJwww.trurocathedral.org.uk
Minack Theatre Porthcurno, Penzance Cornwall TR19 6JU www.minack.com
Visit Newquay www.visitnewquay.org
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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.
Carlisle Castle Carlisle Cumbria CA3 8UR Tel: 01228 591922 www.english-heritage.org.uk/carlislecastle Discover a thrilling and bloody past through lively exhibitions and enjoy the panoramic views of the city and surrounding area. Pre-booked guided tours available.
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
Hill Top Nr Sawrey, Hawkshead, Ambleside, Cumbria LA22 0LFTel: 01539 436269 E: hilltop@nationaltrust.org.uk Delightful small 17th-century house where Beatrix Potter wrote many of her famous children’s stories. Booking essential, number of coaches limited due to restricted access
Belsfield Hotel Kendal Road, Bowness-on Windermere, LA23 3EL Tel:+44 (0)15 3944 2448
Hayes Garden World Ambleside Lake Road, Ambleside, Cumbria LA22 0DW www.hayesgardenworld.co.uk
Birdoswald Roman Fort Gilsland Brampton Cumbria CA8 7DD Tel: 01697 747602 www.english-heritage.org.uk/birdoswald For an historical introduction to Hadrian's Wall, Birdoswald Roman Fort is the place to visit, offering views along the longest continuous stretch of wall visible today. Until April 2018 the exhibition will be closed for exciting new improvements.
Holker Hall & Gardens Cark-in-Cartmel, Nr Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria LA11 7PL www.holker.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”
Keswick is shopping heaven o with boutiques, markets, crafts and independent retailers.
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Cumbria 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
South Tynedale Railway Station Road Alston Cumbria CA9 3JB www.south-tynedale-railway.org.uk
Lake District National Park Authority Wayfaring House Murley Moss Business Park Oxenholme Road Kendal LA9 7RL Tel:01539 724555
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
The Beacon Museum West Strand, Whitehaven, Cumbria CA28 7LY, Tel: 01946 592302 www.thebeacon-whitehaven.co.uk
Quaker Tapestry Museum, Exhibition & Café Friends Meeting House Stramongate Kendal, Cumbria LA9 4BH www.quaker-tapestry.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
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
Skiddaw Hotel 31 main street, Keswick, Cumbria CA12 5BN www.lakedistricthotels.net/skiddawhotel Michael Conrad shutterstock
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Windermere Jetty Museum Rayrigg Road, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1BN. Tel. 01539 637940 www.windermerejetty.org Windermere Lake Cruises Winander House Glebe Road Bowness-on-Windermere Cumbria LA23 3HE Tel:015394 43360 www.windermere-lakecruises.co.uk World of Beatrix Potter Attraction The Old Laundry, Bowness-on-Windermere, Lake District, Cumbria,LA23 3BX www.hop-skip-jump.com
Discover our past, present and future
Wordsworth House and Garden Main Street, Cockermouth, Cumbria CA13 9RX Tel: 01900 824805 E: wordsworthhouse@nationaltrust.org.uk Birthplace and childhood home of William Wordsworth – a 'living' 1770s townhouse
THE BEACON MUSEUM WEST STRAND, WHITEHAVEN, CUMBRIA CA28 7LY TEL: 01946 592302 WWW.THEBEACON-WHITEHAVEN.CO.UK
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Derbyshire Hopton Hall Gardens Hopton, Ashbourne DE4 4DF www.hoptonhall.co.uk
With the dramatic rugged landscape of the Peak District and the gentle rolling hills of the Derbyshire Dales. Derbyshire has beautiful villages and market towns such as Buxton - a spa town with baths open to the public; and Bakewell, where groups can visit the original Pudding Shop. Caverns and caves and specialist gardens as well as historic houses including 'The Palace of the Peak', Chatsworth House, and Haddon Hall are not to be missed.
THE HEIGHTS OF ABRAHAM Matlock Bath, Derbyshire DE4 3NT call: 01629 582365 Email office@heightsofabraham.com
Take a spectacular cable car ride to the Heights of Abraham, a unique and special place. Explore 60 acres of landscaped grounds, multi-media exhibitions, adventure playgrounds, woodland walks, and two famous show caverns with guided tours, audio visual effects and remarkable stories to tell. Enjoy stunning views across the Derwent Valley from the Vista Restaurant.
Alton Towers Resort Staffordshire, ST10 4DB www.altontowers.com
For opening times, events and admission prices: www.heightsofabraham.com
Bolsover Castle Castle St, Bolsover, Chesterfield S44 6PR www.english-heritage.org.uk/bolsover-castle/
Kedleston Hall Quarndon, Derby DE22 5JH www.nationaltrust.org.uk/kedleston-hall
Buxton Opera House Water St, Buxton SK17 6XN www.buxtonoperahouse.org.uk
Lea Gardens Lea, Matlock DE4 5GH www.leagarden.co.uk
Calke Abbey Ticknall, Derby DE73 7LE www.nationaltrust.org.uk/calke-abbey
Matlock Bath Aquarium and Exhibitions Matlock Bath, DE4 3NR www.matlockbathaquarium.co.uk
Carsington Water Ashbourne, DE6 1ST www.carsingtonwater.com
Matlock Farm Park Jaggers Ln, Matlock DE4 5LH www.matlockfarmpark.co.uk
Chatsworth House Bakewell, DE45 1PP www.chatsworth.org
Peak District National Park Various locations www.peakdistrict.gov.uk
Cromford Mills Mill Rd, Cromford DE4 3RQ www.cromfordmills.org.uk
Poole's Cavern & Buxton Country Park Green Lane, Buxton SK17 9DH www.poolescavern.co.uk
Derby Cathedral 18-19 Iron Gate, Derby DE1 3GP www.derbycathedral.org
Renishaw Hall and Gardens Renishaw, Sheffield S21 3WB www.renishaw-hall.co.uk
Derby Museum and Art Gallery The Strand, Derby DE1 1BS www.derbymuseums.org
Dovedale Ashbourne, DE6 2AY www.nationaltrust.org.uk/dovedale
Sudbury Hall and the National Trust Museum of Childhood Main Road, Sudbury, Ashbourne, Derbyshire DE6 5HT Tel: 01283 585337 E: sudburyhall@nationaltrust.org.uk Late 17th-century house with sumptuous interiors and the National Trust Museum of Childhood, where you can take a fresh look at childhood
Dovedale Model Village Ilam, Ashbourne DE6 2AY www.dovedalemodelvillage.co.uk
Treak Cliff Cavern Castleton, Hope Valley S33 8WP www.treakcliff-cavern.co.uk
Elvaston Castle Country Park Borrowash Rd, Elvaston, Derby DE72 3EP www.derbyshire.gov.uk
Wingfield Manor Alfreton, DE55 7NH www.english-heritage.org.uk/wingfield-manor
Haddon Hall Bakewell, DE45 1LA www.haddonhall.co.uk
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GROUP S & COACH TOURS Bring your group to the home of Denby Pottery to spend quality time at our welcoming Pottery Village. Whether you have a few hours or are planning to enjoy a full day, we can help organise your itinerary to make the most of our fully accessible visitor centre, with its great selection of shops, places to eat and wealth of family-friendly experiences to enjoy.
SHOP Denby in every pattern, gifts, homeware and an extensive new cookshop, with savings up to 60% off RRP. Visit The Garden Stall and Koi Ponds and stock up on fresh produce from the farm shop, butchers and deli and much more. Home delivery available on some items.
C OAC H DRIVERS Book in advance to secure your preferred date and activities
FREE COACH PARKING Coach Driver Incentive Programme & Refreshments Voucher
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EXPERIENCE DENBY
Bourne’s Coffee Shop & Bistro has tasty home cooked breakfasts, lunch, snacks and drinks, or grab a lighter bite at the Farm Shop Café.
Make the most of your guests’ visit by pre-booking a Denby Experience. Choose from The Denby Pottery Tour, visit the Denby Craft Studio, Museum or Discovery. Each experience comes with a complimentary hot drink & slice of cake.
Group catering is available to pre-book.
D E N BY P O T T E RY V I L L AG E Derby Road, Denby, Derbyshire DE5 8NX Open Every Day Mon to Sat 9am-5pm / Sun 10am–4pm TO BOOK email our Welcome Desk on tours.reception@denby.co.uk call: 01773 740 799 every day between 10am – 4pm CLOSED EASTER SUNDAY AND CHRISTMAS DAY
FOR OUR LATEST NEWS AND INFORMATION ABOUT UPCOMING EVENTS VISIT
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Devon 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.
Kingswear TQ6 0AA Tel: 01803 555872 www.dartmouthrailriver.co.uk
Barnstaple Pannier Market Butchers Row, Barnstaple EX31 1SY www.barnstaple.co.uk/pannier-market
Killerton Broadclyst, Exeter, Devon, EX5 3LE https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/devon/killerton
Exeter Cathedral 1 The Cloisters, Exeter, EX1 1HS (Coach dropoff EX1 1DZ) Tel: 01392 285983
Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum Arlington, near Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 4LP www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/devon/arlington-court-and-thenational-trust-carriage-museum
Eagle One Limited Eagle House1 Babbage Way Exeter Science Park Exeter Devon EX5 2FN www.eagle-one.co.uk
Bickleigh Nr Tiverton Devon EX16 8RG Tel:01884 855419 www.bickleighmill.com
Langstone Cliff Hotel Mount Pleasant Road, Dawlish Warren Dawlish, Devon ,EX7 0NA www.langstone-hotel.co.uk
Buckfast Abbey Buckfast Abbey, Buckfastleigh TQ11 0EE www.buckfast.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
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
Castle Hill Estate Filleigh, Barnstaple, North Devon, EX32 0RH WWW.CASTLEHILLDEVON.CO.UK Email:gardens@castlehill-devon.com Tel:01598 760421 A Warm Welcome for groups at Castle Hill Estate. 50 acres of historic parkland set against the breathtaking 18th Century Palladian Mansion House set on the edge of Exmoor. Explore winding pathways, majestic terraces and beautiful woodland. Between April and October enjoy a Devon Cream Tea, light lunch or delicious cake. See website for event details. Clovelly Visitor Centre Near Bideford, Devon EX39 5TA
Coldharbour Mill Uffculme, Cullompton Devon, EX15 3EE Tel:01884 840960 www.coldharbourmill.org.uk
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ADVENTURES FOR GROUPS!
Welcoming visitors for over
STEAM TRAINS & BOAT TRIPS
800 years...
PAIGNTON • DARTMOUTH • TOTNES
Visit Torbay’s most historical building set within 18 acres of stunning gardens and parkland.
• Discover the Abbey's fascinating story
• Immerse yourself in history • Explore over 600+ works of art • Family Friendly, with engaging fun trails and activities
• Exciting exhibitions and events all year round
• Gift Shop and onsite seasonal Café (April – October) www.torre-abbey.org.uk
www.dartmouthrailriver.co.uk email: bookings@dsrrb.co.uk
Buckfast Abbey is a registered Charity No. 232497
Open Tuesday – Sunday & Bank Holiday Mondays 10.00am – 5.00pm Torre Abbey • The Kings Drive • Torquay • TQ2 5JE
Explore Devon’s Hidden Gem The monks welcome you to their home and hope you find peace and rest here. Enjoy the Abbey’s beautiful architecture and gardens, Monastic Way exhibition, restaurants and shops, perhaps extend your visit with an overnight stay in Northgate House Hotel. Groups welcome. Call to discuss how to make your group visit special, booking essential. Groups: 01364 645532 or Accommodation: 01364 645630 and quote CGPDIR24
Concerts and events all year round, check website for latest special offers and events
What’s on
Abbey Church • Working Monastery • Exhibition • Gardens • Shops • Restaurants • Hotel & Conference Centre • Well behaved dogs on short leads welcome Buckfast Abbey, Buckfastleigh, Devon TQ11 0EE
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Devon Pecorama Beer, Seaton, Devon EX12 3NA TEL: 01297 21542 www.pecorama.co.uk
South Devon Railway The Station, Dartbridge Road, Buckfastleigh, Devon TQ11 0DZ trains@southdevonrailway.org www.southdevonrailway.co.uk
Princess Theatre Torbay Road Torquay, Devon TQ2 5EZ Tel:01803 260360 Email: staceyhedge@theambassadors.com www/atgtickets.com/Torquay
Stuart Line Cruises, 5 Camperdown Terrace, Exmouth, Devon, EX8 1EJ www.stuartlinecruises.co.uk
Royal Horticultural Society Rosemoor Garden, Great Torrington, Devon EX38 8PH www.rhs.org.uk
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 Tiverton Museum Of Mid Devon Life Beck's Square, Tiverton EX16 6PJ www.tivertonmuseum.org.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
Trago Mills Trago Mills, Stover, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 6JD www.trago.co.uk
Seaton Tramway Harbour Rd, Seaton EX12 2WD Tel: 01297 20375 www.tram.co.uk
Visit Exeter www.visitexeter.com
LOCAL GOODS, UNIQUE GIFTS AND FRIENDLY FACES! It’s all at Barnstaple’s Pannier Market from Tuesday to Saturday, 9am to 4pm. Call in and have a browse around our newly regenerated market!
northdevon.gov.uk/barnstaple-pannier-market
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South Devon Railway
Just the Ticket for a great day out for Coach Tours
A first class destination and a warm welcome for coach tours. Easy access from the A38 and plenty of coach parking at Buckfastleigh, TQ11 0DZ.
We’d love to see you! Buckfastleigh • Staverton • Totnes Riverside
trains@southdevonrailway.co.uk 01364 644370
TRAIN RIDES & STUNNING SEA VIEWS • BEAUTIFUL AWARD-WINNING GARDENS PARKING FOR COACHES • MODEL RAILWAY SHOP & EXHIBITION DELICIOUS HOMEMADE PIZZAS • CAFÉ & GIFT SHOP
FOR GROUPS OF 10+ GET TICKETS FOR JUST £9.95 (USUALLY £12.95) For £19.95 get entry to Pecorama and have a delicious Devon Cream Tea on our beautifully restored Orion Pullman carriage from the 1950s For £24.95 get entry to Pecorama and have a decadent High Tea of freshly made sandwiches and cakes on our Orion Pullman carriage or for £29.95 you can have the above with a glass of sparkling! For group bookings please call: 01297 21542 email: info@pecorama.co.uk
PECORAMA, BEER, SEATON, DEVON EX12 3NA
www.pecorama.co.uk
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Dorset Mapperton House and Gardens Mapperton, Beaminster DT8 3NR www.mapperton.com
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.
Monkey World – Ape Rescue Centre Longthorns, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 6HH www.monkeyworld.org
Athelhampton House & Gardens Athelhampton, Dorchester, Dorset DT2 7LG Tel:01305 848363 www.athelhampton.co.uk
Poole Pottery The Quay, Poole,Dorset, BH15 1HJ Tel: 01202 668681 www.poolepottery.co.uk
Bournemouth International Centre Exeter Road Bournemouth BH2 5BH. Tel: 01202 055555 Web:www.bhlive.org.uk
Blue Line Cruises Limited P O Box 3464 Bournemouth BH9 1ZH Tel: 01202 467882 www.bluelinecruises.co.uk
Poole Tourism & Welcome Centre Poole Museum High Street Poole BH15 1BW Tel: 01202 262536 www.pooletourism.com
Bournemouth Tourism Westover Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 2BU Tel: 0845 051 1700 Web: www.bournemouth.co.uk
Museum of East Dorset
23-29 High Street, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, BH21 1HR Museum: 01202 882533 Website: museumofeastdorset.co.uk
Broadwindsor Craft Centre Broadwindsor, Dorset. DT8 3PX Tel; 01308 868362 www.broadwindsor-crafts.co.uk
Sherborne Castle & Gardens New Road, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 5NR www.sherbornecastle.com
Brownsea Island Poole Harbour, Poole, Dorset BH13 7EE Tel: 01202 707744 E: brownseaisland@nationaltrust.org.uk Peaceful island of woodland and heath with a wide variety of wildlife and spectacular views across the Purbeck Hills
Swanage Railway
Station House, Swanage BH19 1HB Tel:01929 425800 Email: info@swanagerailway.co.uk www.swanagerailway.co.uk
Compton Acres Gardens Canford Cliffs Road, Poole, Dorset BH13 7ES Web: www.comptonacres.co.uk Email:gardens@comptonacres.co.uk
Tank Museum Bovington,Dorset, BH20 6JG Tel: 01929 405096 www.tankmuseum.org
Corfe Castle The Square, Corfe Castle, Wareham, Dorset BH20 5EZTel: 01929 481294 E: corfecastle@nationaltrust.org.uk Thousand-year-old castle, an iconic survivor of the English Civil War, rising above the Isle of Purbeck
West Dorset Group Travel www.westdorset.com/grouptravel
Weymouth SEA LIFE Adventure Park Lodmoor Country Park, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 7SX. Tel:0871 423 2110 www.visitsealife.com/weymouth
Destination Dorset West Dorset District Council, Stratton House, 58/60 High West Street, Dorchester, DT1 1UZ, www.visitdorset.com
Weymouth Sea Life Tower The Quay, Weymouth DT4 8DX Tel:0871 423 2110
Kingston Lacy Wimborne Minster, Dorset BH21 4EA Tel: 01202 883402 E: kingstonlacy@nationaltrust.org.uk 17th-century country house with lavish interiors and outstanding art collection set in attractive formal gardens and extensive parkland
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Essex 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.
Myddelton House Gardens Myddelton House Gardens, Bulls Cross, Enfield EN2 9HG Tel: 08456 770 600 www.visitleevalley.org.uk
Colchester Museums 14 Ryegate Rd, Colchester, CO1 1YG Tel: 01206 282937 www.colchestermuseums.org.uk
Romford Market Tollgate House. 97 Market Place, Romford RM1 3ER www.havering.gov.uk/romfordmarket
Real Essex The Tourism Team, Essex County Council, County Hall, Waterloo Lane, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1BD www.realessex.co.uk
Saffron Waldon Museum Museum Street, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB10 1BN Group Email: MUSEUM@UTTLESFORD.GOV.UK Group Telephone number: 01799 510333 WWW.SAFFRONWALDENMUSEUM.ORG
Colchester Zoo Maldon Road, Stanway, Colchester, Essex, CO3 0Sl www.colchester-zoo.co.uk
Colne Valley Railway Castle Hedingham, Halstead, Essex, CO9 3DZ Tel: 01787 461174 www.colnevalleyrailway.co.uk
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
Freeport Braintree Designer Outlet Village Charter Way, Chapel Hill, Braintree, Essex, CM77 8YH Tel: 01376 348168 www.freeportplc.com
The Sir Alfred Munnings Art Museum Castle House, Dedham, Colchester CO7 6AZ Email: enquiries@siralfredmunnings.co.uk www.siralfredmunnings.co.uk
Green Island Gardens Park Rd, Ardleigh, Colchester, Essex CO7 7SP Tel: 01206 230455 www.greenislandgardens.co.uk
Visit Colchester www.visitcolchester.com/groups Tel:01206 282920
Hedingham Castle Bayley Street, Castle Hedingham, CO9 3DJ Tel: 01787 460 261 www.hedinghamcastle.co.uk
ZSL Whipsnade Zoo Telephone 01582 872171 www.ZSL.org
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INCENTIVE SCHEME including free coach parking extended until December 2024*
*Contact the friendly team at the Visitor Information
Centre on 01206 282920
*Terms and conditions apply. School groups are not eligible for the incentive scheme.
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Gloucestershire Fairford Retail Markets Wednesday 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Market Place, GL7 4AB www.cotswoldmarkets.com
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. Berkeley Castle Berkeley, Gloucestershire, GL13 9BQ Tel: 01453 810332 www.berkeley-castle.com
Lodge Park and Sherborne Estate Lodge Park, Aldsworth, nr Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL54 3PP Tel: 01451 844130 E: lodgepark@nationaltrust.org.uk England's only surviving 17th-century deer course and grandstand, in a romantic countryside setting
BOURTON HOUSE GARDEN Bourton-on-the-Hill, Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire, GL56 9AE Web: www.bourtonhouse.com
Owlpen Manor Near Uley, Gloucestershire GL115BZ Tel:+44 (0)1453-860261 Web:www.owlpen.com Tewkesbury Market Wednesday & Saturday 9:00 am – 3:30 pm Spring Garden Car Park, GL20 5DN
Chedworth Roman Villa Yanworth, nr Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL54 3LJ Tel: 01242 890256 E: chedworth@nationaltrust.org.uk Cradled in a beautiful Cotswold valley rest the remains of one of the grandest Roman villas in Britain
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
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Colesbourne Gardens Estate Office, Colesbourne, Nr Cheltenham, Glos, GL53 9NP Tel: 01242 870264 Email: info@colesbournegardens.org.uk Web:www.colesbournegardens.org.uk
Cotswold Farm Park Cotswold Farm Park Limited, Guiting Power, Near Cheltenham, Glos., GL54 5UG www.cotswoldfarmpark.co.uk 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
Dean Forest Railway Ltd Norchard,Forest Road, Lydney, GL15 4ET www.deanforestrailway.co.uk
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WWT Slimbridge Wetland Centre is a multi-award winning day out and wetland charity. Founded in 1946 by Sir Peter Scott, Slimbridge welcomes 250,000 visitors each year and is home to a collection of birds, mammals and amphibians as well as 800 acres of wetland reserve. A £6 million project has seen eight new exhibits open in recent years including Scott House Museum.
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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
Beaulieu Beaulieu, New Forest, Hampshire, Broadlands SO42 7ZN Romsey, Hampshire, 9ZD Tel: 01590 614645SO51 www.beaulieu.co.uk Tel: 01794 505010
Mid Hants Railway 'Watercress Line'
Sit back and enjoy lunch or a cream tea on board a steam train, as you travel through beautiful Hampshire countryside at this living history attraction.
Buckler’s Hard Beaulieu, Hampshire SO42 7XB Tel: 01590 614645 www.bucklershard.co.uk
Email reservations@watercressline.co.uk The Watercress Line, Station Road, New Alresford, Hampshire, SO24 9JG www.watercressline.co.uk Tel: 01962 733810, Reservations Manager Karen Butler
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
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Fort Nelson Portsdown Hill Road, Fareham, Hampshire, PO17 6AN www.royalarmouries.org/visit-us/fort-nelson
Gosport Tourism c/o Tourist Information Centre, South Street, Gosport, Hampshire PO12 1EP Tel: 023 8062 546 www.gosport.gov.uk
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Eling Tide Mill Experience Eling Hill, Totton, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 9HF www.elingtidemillexperience.com
Home to over 600 Champion Trees and one of Europe’s largest Winter Gardens. • 14 National Plant Collections
• Centenary Border, one of the longest double mixed borders in the UK • Guided tours
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
Sir Harold Hillier Gardens, Jermyns Lane, Amp eld, Romsey, Hampshire SO51 0QA Open daily except Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Check website for current opening times.
Hampshire Cultural Trust Chilcomb House, Chilcomb Ln, Winchester SO23 8RB www.hampshireculture.org.uk
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Hampshire Milestones Museum Leisure Park Churchill Way West Basingstoke RG22 6PG www.milestonesmuseum.org.uk
Sir Harold Hillier Gardens Jermyns Ln, Ampfield, Romsey SO51 0QA Tel:01794 369318 www.hants.gov.uk/thingstodo/hilliergardens
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard Visitor Centre, Victory Gate, HM Naval Base, Portsmouth PO1 3LJ Tel: 023 9283 9766 www.historicdockyard.co.uk
Southsea Castle Clarence Esplanade, Southsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO5 3PA www.southseacastle.co.uk
Red Funnel Ferries 12 Bugle Street, Southampton, Hampshire, SO14 2JY Tel: 0844 844 9988 www.redfunnel.co.uk
Spinnaker Tower Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 3TT www.spinnakertower.co.uk The D Day Story Clarence Esplanade, Southsea, Portsmouth PO5 3NT www.theddaystory.com
Royal Marines Museum Eastney Rd, Southsea, Hampshire PO4 9PX www.royalmarinesmuseum.co.uk
Wightlink Limited PO Box 59, Portsmouth, Hampshire,PO1 2XB Tel: 023 9285 5260 www.wightlink.co.uk
Royal Navy Submarine Museum Haslar Jetty Road, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 2AS www.rnsubmus.co.uk
Winchester Cathedral 9 The Close, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS www.winchester-cathedral.org.uk
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Discover over 1,000 years of history Buy a general admission ticket today and visit as often as you like for 12 months
• On board catering for a delicious lunch or cream tea • Group discounts • Heritage stations • Cafe & gift shops • Great in all weather • Combine your visit with other nearby attractions
The Winchester Bible Jane Austen’s Grave & Memorial
Longest medieval Nave in England Kings & Scribes Exhibition 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
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Herefordshire 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 & Parkland Hope under Dinmore Herefordshire HR6 0PN ticketoffice@ hamptoncourtcastle.co.uk www.hamptoncourtcastle.co.uk Herefordshire with its award winning gardens will take your breath away. “The gardens are one of the most ambitious horticultural creations of our time”
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. Abbey Dore Court Garden Abbey Dore Court, Abbey Dore, Nr Hereford, Herefordshire, HR2 0AD www.abbeydorecourt.co.uk
Herefordshire Council Brockington, 35 Hafod Road, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR1 1SH Tel: (01432) 260000 www.herefordshire.gov.uk
Battle Proms Picnic Concerts Village Farm, Allensmore, Hereford, HR2 9AF, Tel:01432 355416 www.battleproms.com
Hergest Croft Gardens Kington, HR5 3EG
70 acre stunning gardens holding National collections of Maple and Birch trees. Weekends only in March and then open daily from 1st April - 27th October Gift Shop, Plant Sales, Tearoom. Dogs on leads welcome. Personalised tours – individual/groups booked in advance. Coaches by appt. Tel:01544230160 www.hergest.co.uk
Broadfield Court Gardens & Vineyard Bowley Lane, Bodenham, Herefordshire, HR1 3LG Tel: 01568 797483 www.broadfieldcourt.co.uk Cider Museum & King Offa Distillery 21 Ryelands Street, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR4 0LW Tel: 01432 354207 www.cidermuseum.co.uk
JSL Events (Hereford) Ltd Village Farm, Allensmore, Hereford, HR2 9AF Tel:01432 355 416 www.jsltickets.com
Visit Herefordshire 1 King Street, Hereford HR4 9BW, Herefordshire, UK Tel: 01432 268430 visitherefordshire.co.uk
Eastnor Castle Nr LedburyHerefordshire HR8 1RL, Tel: 01531 633160 Email: enquiries@eastnorcastle.com www.eastnorcastle.com
Westonbury Mill Water Garden and Follies Pembridge Herefordshire HR6 9HZ Tel;01544 388650 www.westonburymillwatergardens.com
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Hertfordshire 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.
Hertfordshire, SG3 6PY www.knebworthhouse.com Mill Green Museum Bush Hall Lane, Mill Green, Hatfield, Hertfordshire AL9 5PD www.welhat.gov.uk
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.
St Albans Museums St Michaels, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 4SW www.stalbansmuseums.org.uk
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.
St Albans, for the day Come back for the weekend! enjoystalbans.com
Gardens of the Rose Chiswell Green, St Albans, Hertfordshire, Al2 3NR Web: www.gardens-guide.com
Hatfield House, Park & Gardens Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL9 5NQ www.hatfield-house.co.uk
Standalone Farm Wilbury Road, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, SG6 4JN :www.letchworth.com
Jackson Hall 134 Baldwins Lane, Croxley Green, Richmansworth, Herts, WD3 3LJ
Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council The Campus, Welwyn Garden City, Herts AL8 6AE www.welhat.gov.uk/museums
Knebworth House, Gardens & Park Knebworth, Nr Stevenage,
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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?
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 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
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
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 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.
Nunwell House, Coach Lane, Brading, Isle of Wight, PO36 0JQ Osborne East Cowes Isle of Wight PO32 6JX Tel: 01983 200022 www.english-heritage.org.uk/osborne Queen Victoria’s holiday hideaway offers sumptuous interiors, Indian-inspired Durbar Room re-created as a banqueting room, glorious gardens, restored Swiss Cottage and access to her private beach.
Afton park Tel: 01983 755774 www.aftonpark.co.uk
Arrerton Barns Main Road Arreton, Isle of Wight, PO30 3AA Tel: 01983 539361 www.arretonbarns.co.uk
Roman Villa Morton Old Road, Brading Isle of Wight PO36 0PH Tel: 01983 406223
Barton Manor Gardens & Vineyards East Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO 32 6LB Tel: 01983 528989
Bembridge Windmill: National Trust High Street, Bembridge, Isle of Wight, PO35 5SQ Tel: 01983 873945 www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Red Funnel 13 Denmark Rd, Cowes, Isle of Wight PO31 7SY Tel:01983 523515
Blackgang Chine Fantasy Park Nr Ventnor, Isle of Wight, PO 38 2IN www.blackgangchine.com
Shanklin Chine 3 Chine Hill,Shanklin, Isle of Wight PO37 6BN Email:office@shanklinchine.co.uk www.shanklinchine.co.uk
Fisherman’s Cottage 1 The Esplanade, Shanklin, Isle of Wight PO37 6BW Email: office@shanklinchine.co.uk www.fishermanscottageshanklin.co.uk
Solent Cruises
Thetis Wharf, Medina Road, Cowes, Isle of Wight PO31 7BX
Hover Travel Quay Road, Ryde, Isle of Wight, PO33 2HB Tel: 08434 87 88 87 www.hovertravel.co.uk
Solent Cruises offer Boat Trips from Portsmouth and the Isle of Wight around the Solent area. A variety of trips on offer from a 45 minute harbour tour to a day trip lasting approx. 7 hours.
Contact us on 01983 564602 for more details or head to either website www.solentcruises.co.uk or www.portsmouth-boat-trips.co.uk Email info@solentcruises.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/
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Ventnor Botanic Garden Ventnor Botanic Garden, Undercliff Drive, Ventnor, Isle of Wight, PO30 1UL Email : info@botanic.co.uk botanic.co.uk
Visit Isle of Wight Suite 4, Mill Court, Furrlongs, Newport, PO30 2AA www.visitisleofwight.co.uk
Mottistone Gardens Mottistone, nr Brighstone, Isle of Wight PO30 4ED Tel: 01983 741302 E: mottistonegardens@nationaltrust.org.uk Enchanting garden with a Mediterranean-style planting scheme set in a sheltered valley
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Kent
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.
Hornby Visitor Centre Westwood Industrial Estate Margate, Kent, CT9 4JXTel:01843 233524 Email: visitorcentre@hornby.com www.hornby.com/visitorcentre
The Battle of Britain Memorial New Dover Road, Folkestone CT18 7JJ Tel:+44 (0) 1303 249292 Email:enquiries@battleofbritainmemorial.org www.battleofbritainmemorial.org
Kentish Lady Undercliffe Boathouse Bishops Way Maidstone Kent ME15 6XG Tel:01622 753740 www.kentishlady.co.uk
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
Kent and East Sussex Railway Tenterden Town Station, Station Rd, Tenterden TN30 6HE www.kesr.org.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
Leeds Castle in Kent offers something for groups to experience every day. Discover themed events, falconry displays, themed tours of the Castle for groups to pre-book.
Canterbury Guided Tours
bookings@leeds-castle.co.uk 01622 765400 www.leeds-castle.com
Daily tours available at 11.00 & 14.00. Book online: www.canterburyguidedtours.com or buy tickets from the Roman Museum or Information Centre.
Canterbury Tourist Guides Ltd. Christ Church Gate, The Precincts, Canterbury, Kent CT1 2EE Tel: +44 (0) 1227 459 779 |guides@canterburytouristguides.co.uk |www.canterburytouristguides.co.uk
Millbrook Gravesend Station Road Southfleet Gravesend Kent DA13 9PA Call: 01474 331135 www.millbrookgc.co.uk
Chartwell Chartwell, Mapleton Road, Westerham, Kent, TN16 1PS Email: Chartwell.groupbooing@nationaltrust.org.uk. Tel: 01732861142 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/chartwell/group-visits
Millbrook Staplehurst A229 Staplehurst Road Marden Nr Staplehurst Kent TN12 9BT Call: 01622 832299 Email: staplehurstinfo@millbrookgc.co.uk www.millbrookgc.co.uk Mount Ephraim Gardens Staple Street, Hernhill, Faversham, Kent ME13 9TX www.mountephraimgardens.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
Penshurst Place and Gardens Penshurst, Kent, TN11 8DG Tel: 01892 870307 Deanna Davis contactus@penshurstplace.com www.penshurstplace.com
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VISIT THE KENT & EAST SUSSEX RAILWAY Great Group rates, free coach parking and incentives for drivers.
www.kesr.org.uk 01580 765155 Tenterden Town Station, Station Road, Tenterden, Kent, TN30 6HE
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Rochester Castle Castle Hill, Rochester, Kent ME1 1SW Tel: 01634 332900 www.medway.gov.uk/leisurecultureandsportheritage
Military Road Canterbury CT1 1YWTel (01227) 862153 www.canterbury.co.uk Walmer Castle and Gardens Kingsdown Road Deal Kent CT14 7LJ Tel: 01304 364288 www.english-heritage.org.uk/walmercastle Elegant country house and official residence of the Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports, with rooms used by The Duke of Wellington and The Queen Mother on display. Outside, enjoy the beautiful Queen Mother’s Garden, Broadwalk and Kitchen Garden.
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
White Cliffs Country Deal, Dover, Sandwich and beyond www.whitecliffscountry.org.uk
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
Wildwood Trust Herne Common, Herne Bay, Kent CT6 7LQ Tel: 01227 712111 www.wildwoodtrust.org
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
www.penshurstplace.com 01892 870 307 contactus@penshurstplace.com Penshurst, Kent, TN11 8DG
The Home of Charles Darwin Down House Luxted Road Downe Kent BR6 7JT Tel: 01689 859119 www.english-heritage.org.uk/darwin Charles Darwin’s home features his newly opened bedroom, his study and an exhibition with a replica of his HMS Beagle cabin. Multimedia tours provide a virtual look around the house and Smallhythe Place Smallhythe, Tenterden, Kent TN30 7NG Tel: 01580 762334 E: smallhytheplace@nationaltrust.org.uk
Early 16th-century home of the Victorian actress Ellen Terry with rose garden, orchard and Barn Theatre
The Spitfire & Hurricane Memorial Museum Manston Road, Ramsgate, Kent CT12 5DF Tel: 01843 821940 Email: enquiries@spitfiremuseum.org.uk www.spitfiremuseum.org.uk
Ancestral Home of The Sidney Family Since 1552
Turner Contemporary Rendezvous, Margate, Kent CT9 1HG Tel: 01843 233000 www.turnercontemporary.org
Featuring one of few still surviving medieval halls in England, 11 acres of walled formal gardens, a Victorian kitchen, a collection of staterooms, gift shop, cafe and plant centre, Penshurst Place and Gardens in the Weald of Kent countryside is an idyllic day out for any group.
Visit Canterbury Canterbury City Council,
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Visiting Knole as a group is a great way to experience the historic buildings and collection. You can make your visit even more memorable by booking a group tour.
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Lancashire 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.
Fleetwood Market
Adelaide Street, Fleetwood Lancashire FY7 6AB Tel:01253 887651
Ashton Market & Market Hall Ashton under Lyne Lancashire OL6 6BZ www.tameside.gov.uk/markets
Gawthorpe Hall Burnley Road, Padiham, nr Burnley, Lancashire BB12 8UA Tel: 01282 771004 E: gawthorpehall@nationaltrust.org.uk Elizabethan house with rich interiors and an important textile collection
Athol Hotel 383 - 385 South Promenade, Blackpool, FY1 6BH Tel: 01253 343050 www.hotelathol.com
Auckland Hotel 312/3/4/5, Marine Road, Central Promenade, Morecambe, Lancashire LA4 5AA. Tel: 01524 412565 www.aucklandhotel.co.uk
Illuminasia Blackpool Attractions 97 Church St, Blackpool FY1 Tel: 01253 629800 www.illuminasia.co.uk
Blackpool Sea Life Centre Promenade, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY1 5AA Tel: 0871 222 6932 www.visitsealife.com/Blackpool
Oswaldtwistle Mills Moscow Mill, Colliers Street, Oswaldtwistle, Lancashire, BB5 3DE Tel: 01254 871025 www.o-mills.co.uk Ribble Steam Railway Riversway Docklands, Preston, Lancashire,PR2 2PD Tel:01772 728800 www.ribblesteam.org.uk
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
Rufford Old Hall 200 Liverpool Road, Rufford, nr Ormskirk, Lancashire L40 1SG Tel: 01704 821254 E: ruffordoldhall@nationaltrust.org.uk One of Lancashire's finest 16th-century Tudor buildings, where young William Shakespeare performed
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
Samlesbury Hall Preston New Road, Samlesbury, Preston, Lancashire PR5 0UP www.samlesburyhall.co.uk
Bury’s Award Winning Market Bury Market Management, 1 Murray Road, Bury, Lancashire, BL9 0BJ www.burymarket.com Tel:0161 253 6520
The Globe Centre, St James' Square, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 0RE Tel: 0870 442 0047 www.lancashiretourism.com
Chorley Markets www.checkoutchorley.com/markets Tel:01257515151
West Coast Railways Jesson Way, Crag Bank, Carnforth, Lancashire. LA5 9UR Email:groupreservations@wcrc.co.uk www.westcoastrailways.co.uk
East Lancashire Railway Bolton Street, Bury, BL9 0EY Email:customer.services@eastlancsrailway.co.uk www.eastlancsrailway.org.uk Farmer Parrs Animal World Wyrefield Farm Rossall Lane, Fleetwood, Lancashire FY7 8JP www.farmerparrs.com
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Leicestershire and Rutland 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.
Bosworth Water Trust Market Bosworth, Leicestershire CV13 6PD Tel: 01455 291876 www.bosworthwatertrust.co.uk
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.
Great Central Railway Great Central Rd, Loughborough LE11 1RW www.gcrailway.co.uk
Bradgate Country Park Bradgate Park, Newtown Linford, Leicestershire Tel: +44 (0)116 2362713
Around the county, discover the magnificent Belvoir Castle; historic Bosworth Battlefield; and steam train rides on the Great Central Railway.
Barnsdale Gardens The Avenue, Exton, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 8AH Tel: 01572 813200 www.barnsdalegardens.co.uk
Kilworth House Hotel & Theatre Lutterworth Road, North Kilworth, Leicestershire LE17 6JE www.kilwothhouse.co.uk
Belvoir Castle Belvoir, Leicestershire, NG32 1PE Tel: 01476 871002 www.belvoircastle.com
King Richard III Visitor Centre 4A St Martins, Leicester LE1 5DB www.kriii.com
Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre Ambion Hill, Sutton Cheney, Market Bosworth, Leicestershire www.visitleicester.info/see-anddo/bosworth-battlefield
Melton Mowbray Victorian Fayre E-mail:info@victorian-fayre.co.uk Tel:01664 822114 www.victorian-fayre.co.uk
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Great for GROUPS! Kilworth House Theatre is an enchanting find. Sitting modestly in a wooden glade illuminated by sparkling lights that flirt with the reflection of a still lake, the open-air theatre is inviting on a warm summer evening. What’s On Stage
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OUR 2024 THEATRE SHOW... Adapted from the 1952 movie of the same name, ‘Singin’ in the Rain’ is set in Hollywood in the 1920’s, when the silver screen found its voice and left silent movies – and some of its stars – behind! Packed full of charm, romance, comedy and Tinseltown glamour, this splash hit show features the glorious MGM score including Good Morning, Make ‘em Laugh, Moses Supposes and of course the legendary Singin’ in the Rain.
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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 & 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
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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/
Experience the Household Cavalry Story in London’s Royal Heartland
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 English Touring Opera 120 Peckham Hill Street, London SE15 5JT Tel:020 7833 2555 www.englishtouringopera.org.uk
Open daily from 10am The Household Cavalry Museum Horse Guards, Whitehall, London SW1A 2AX Tel: 020 7930 3070
Faulty Towers the Dining Experience 9 -13 Bloomsbury Street, London WC18 3QD Tel: 0845 154 4145 www.interactivetheatre.com
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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
Strawberry Hill
268 Waldegrave Road Twickenham TW1 4ST Tel+44 (0)20 8744 1241
Queen Mary Accommodation Stay QM Sir Christopher France House Westfield Way London, E1 4QA www.qmaccommodation.co.uk
www.strawberryhillhouse.org.uk
Royal Albert Hall Kensington Gore, London SW7 2AP www.royalalberthall.com
St Paul’s Cathedral The Chapter House, St Paul's Churchyard, London EC4M 8AD Tel: 020 7246 8350 www.stpauls.co.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 London Bridge Experience 2 - 4 Tooley Street London Bridge, London SE1 2SY Tel: 0800 0434 666 www.thelondonbridgeexperience.com
Royal Opera House Covent Garden London ROH.ORG.UK
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London The Kia Oval Surrey County Cricket Club Kennington London SE11 5SS www.kiaoval.com
Wembley Stadium Tours London, HA9 0WS www.wembleystadium.com
Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum The All England Lawn Tennis Club Church Road, Wimbledon London SW19 5AE www.wimbledon.com/museum
The Tower of London The Tower of London, EC3N 4AB Tel: 0844 482 7770 www.hrp.org.uk
Twickenham World Rugby Museum 200 Whitton Road Twickenham TW2 7BA Tel:020 8892 8877 englandrugby.com/museum
Visit London 6th Floor, 2 More London Riverside, London SE1 2RR Tel: 020 7234 5821 www.visitlondon.com
Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter Studio Tour Dr, Leavesden WD25 7LR www.wbstudiotour.co.uk
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Manchester Manchester Cathedral Manchester, M3 1SX www.manchestercathedral.org
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.
Manchester City Football Club Stadium and Club Tour Sports Ground Etihad Stadium, Rowsley Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M11 3FF www.mancity.com
Arndale Shopping Centre Manchester Arndale, Management Office, 1st Floor, Arndale Centre, Manchester, M4 3AQ
Manchester United Football Club Museum & Ground Tours Manchester United Football Club, Old Trafford, M16 0RA www.manutd.co.uk
Ashton Market Hall Market Street, Ashton-under-Lyne, Tameside, OL6 7JU www.tameside.gov.uk
Bury Tourism Tourist Information Centre, Market Street, Bury, BL9 0BW www.bury.gov.uk
Marketing Manchester Carvers Warehouse,77 Dale Street Manchester, M1 2HG Tel: 0161 237 1010 www.marketingmanchester.com
Fred Dibnah Heritage Centre 121 Radcliffe Rd, Bolton,BL2 1NU www.freddibnahheritagecentre.com
Runway Visitor Park Sunbank Lane, Altrincham, WA15 8XQ Email:Concorde Enquiries at concorde.enquiries@magairports.com or Tel:0161 489 3932 www.runwayvisitorpark.co.uk
Imperial War Museum North The Quays Manchester, M17 1TZ Tel: 0161 836 4000 www.iwm.org.uk/visits/iwm-north
The Trafford Centre Manchester, Tel:0161 746 7777 www.traffordcentre.co.uk
Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 9DL www.jodrellbank.net
Wigan Pier Trencherfield Mill, Wigan, WN3 4EF www.wiganpier.net
Lowry Outlet Mall The Quays, Salford Quays, Manchester, M50 3AH www.lowryoutletmall.com
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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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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
The Cavern Club 10 Mathew St, Liverpool L2 6RE, Tel: 0151 236 9091 www.cavernclub.org
For group enquiries please email grouptours@liverpoolfc.com or call 0151 906 1817.
Wirral Transport Museum 1Visit TaylorSouthport St, Birkenhead CH41 Tel: 0151 647 2128 112 Lord Street, Southport, Merseyside, 1NY The World of PR8 Glass Chalon Way East, St Helens For more information, Merseyside WA10 1BX go to www.visitsouthport.com, or Email: info@worldofglass.com email Steve Christian, www.worldofglass.com destination development manager, at Visit Southport steve.christian@sefton.gov.uk 112 Lord St, Southport Tel: 01704 533333
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. Available in 11 languages
The Liverpool FC Story Museum and The Boom Room Exhibition.
Experience the thrills and sights from Anfield Stadium as never before, as you abseil over 100ft down the Main Stand.
Book now at
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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
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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.
Great Yarmouth Sea Life Centre Marine Parade, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 3AH Tel: 01493 330631 www.sealife.co.uk
Banham Zoo The Grove, Banham, Norfolk, NR16 2HE Tel: 01953 887771 www.banhamzoo.co.uk
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
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
Grime's Graves (English Heritage) Lynford, Thetford, Norfolk, IP26 5DE Tel: 01842 810656 www.english-heritage.org.uk
Bressingham Steam & Gardens Thetford Road, Bressingham, Norfolk IP22 2AB Tel: 01379 686900 www.bressingham.co.uk
Hindringham Hall & Gardens Hindringham Hall Blacksmiths Lane Hindringham Norfolk NR210QA www.hindringhamhall.org
Broads Tours The Bridge, Wroxham, Norwich, NR12 8RX info@broads.co.uk www.broadstours.co.uk
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Holkham Hall Wells-next-on-Sea, Norfolk, NR23 1AB Tel: 01328 710227 www.holkham.co.uk
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.
Houghton Hall The Estate Office King’s Lynn Norfolk PE31 6UE www.houghtonhall.com
Hunstanton Sea Life Sanctuary Southern Promenade, Hunstanton, Norfolk,PE36 5BH.Tel: 01485 533576 www.sealsanctuary.co.uk
Langham Glass Ltd Greenway Lane Fakenham Norfolk NR21 8ET Tel: 01328 863500 Email:admin@langhamglass.co.uk www.langhamglass.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
Mannington Estate Mannington Hall NR11 7BB +44(0)1263 584175 www.Manningtongardens.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
Thursford Collection Thursford, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 0AS Tel: 44 (0)1328 878 477 www.thursford.com
Pleasure Beach (Great Yarmouth) South Beach Parade, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 3EH Tel: 01493 844585 www.pleasure-beach.co.uk
Visit West Norfolk Kings Lynn Tic, Tel:01533 774297 www.visit.westnorfolk.com
THE PERFECT GROUP DESTINATION – STODY LODGE GARDENS
Set in a wooded valley in North Norfolk Mannington Estate has much to offer the discerning visitor. Still very much a family home the medieval manor open for special parties. Gardens feature over a thousand varieties of roses in different settings. All season interest with wildflowers , trees and shrub. Children welcomed with playground, enchanted trail and own garden. Wellbeing wanders open all year round with board walk, bird hide and native tree arboretum. Tearooms with local specialties from Walpole’s Kitchen run by Leith trained chef, Grace. Exhibition and event programme . Weddings and parties . For longer stays glamping and holiday cottages.
Stunning floral display across 14-acres of rhododendrons & azaleas A warm welcome, delicious homemade teas and plant stall Mature and specimen trees, carpets of spring bulbs, lovely lawns and woodland walks Visit includes the magical Azalea Water Gardens – 4-acres of beautiful Azalea mollis 3 miles SW of Holt - a market town with cafés, gastropubs, galleries, fantastic shopping and much more Open for selected midweek dates in May for its flowering season – please see website Entrance £9 pp with optional prebooked cream tea package for £16 pp (includes entrance)
To book, email admin@walpoleestate.co.uk or call 01263 584175 www.manningtongardens.co.uk
Please visit www.stodylodgegardens.co.uk/visitor-info for all our opening dates and times. Please email enquiries@stodyestate.co.uk or call 01263 863994 for bookings.
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Northamptonshire Cottesbrooke Hall & Gardens Cottesbrooke, Northamptonshire, NN6 8PF Tel: 01604 505808 www.cottettsbrooke.co.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.
Deene Park House & Gardens Deene, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN17 3EW, Tel: 01780 450 278 www.deenepark.com
Althorp The Stables, Althorp, Northamptonshire NN7 4HQ Tel: 01604 770107 www.spencerofalthorp.com
Evenley Wood Garden Off Mill Lane, Evenley, NN13 5SH Tel: 07788 207428 www.evenleywoodgarden.co.uk
Boughton House Geddington, Northamptonshire, NN14 1BJ Tel: 01536 515731 www.boughtonhouse.org.uk
Holdenby House Gardens & Falconry Centre Holdenby, Northamptonshire, NN6 8DJ ,Tel: 01604 770074 www.holdenby.com
Castle Ashby Gardens Castle Ashby House, Castle Ashby,Northamptonshire, NN7 1LQ,Tel: 01604 696696 www.castleashbygardens.co.uk
Indian Chief Cruises Stoke Bruerne, Nr Towcester, Northamptonshire, NN12 7SB Tel: 01604 862428 www.boatinn.co.uk
Coton Manor Garden Nr Guilsborough, Northamptonshire NN6 8RQ, Tel: 01604 740219 www.cotonmanor.co.uk
Kelmarsh Hall and Gardens Estate Office, Kelmarsh,Northants NN6 9LY email visitors@kelmarsh.com www.kelmarsh.com
Kelmarsh Hall and Gardens located in Northamptonshire is the perfect place to bring your group for a day out! The Hall is home to unique fine rooms, the old servant's quarters and laundry, and fabulous exhibitions, giving your group plenty to explore. Outside, groups can experience the Grade II* listed gardens, along with the woodland and lakeside walks. Enjoy the stableyard giftshop, and something for lunch or a sweet treat with Sweet Pea's Tearoom. To book your group visit for the 2 0 4open season, email visitors@kelmarsh.com or visit the website www.kelmarsh.com
Kelmarsh, Northants, NN69 LY
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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.
Housesteads Roman Fort Haydon Bridge Northumberland NE47 6NN Tel 01434 344363 www.english-heritage.org.uk/housesteadsromanfort One of Britain’s most complete Roman forts, with the remains of granaries, a hospital and a multi-seated latrine. Amazing views and fascinating museum with exhibition.
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
Kings Own Scottish Borders Regimental Museum Ravensdowne Barracks, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 1DG www.kosb.co.uk LANGLEY CASTLE HOTEL IS A 14TH CENTURY FORTIFIED CASTLE NESTLING IN THE NORTHUMBRIAN VALLEY OF THE SOUTH TYNE AND IS THE PERFECT SPOT FOR SOME LIGHT LUNCH OR AN AFTERNOON TEA. The drawing room is one of the most mesmerising parts of our authentic English castle and a delight for the eyes, whether you focus on our gorgeous stained-glass windows, our knights in shining armour or our roaring log fire in winter. It is a perfect place for relaxed dining, snacks, morning coffees and afternoon teas, welcoming residents and non-residents alike.
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
Langley Castle Hotel, Langley-on-Tyne, Hexham, Northumberland, NE47 5LU. Tel: 01434 688888 Email: reception@langleycastle.com www.langleycastle.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
Whalton Manor Whalton, Morpeth, Northumberland. NE61 3UT, Tel. 01670 775 205, Email: gardens@whaltonmanor.co.uk, www.whaltonmanor.co.uk
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Nottingham Racecourse Co Limited Colwick Park, Colwick Road, Nottinghamshire, NG2 4BE Tel: 0115 940 5705 www.nottinghamracecourse.co.uk
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.
Museum of Timekeeping British Horological Institute, Upton Hall, Main St, Upton, Newark NG23 5TE Tel: 01636 817601 www.museumoftimekeeping.org.uk
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
Papplewick Pumping Station Off Longdale Lane, Ravenhead, Nottinghamshire NG26 9AJ Tel: 0115 963 2938 www.papplewickpumpingstation.co.uk
Galleries of Justice Museum High Pavement, Nottingham NG1 1HN Tel:0115 952 0555 www.galleriesofjustice.org.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
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
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
Nottingham City Council Loxley House, Station Street, Nottingham. NG2 3NG Tel: 0115 915 5555 www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk
University of Nottingham (UNCC) University Park, Nottingham, NG7 2RJ Tel: 0115 951 5151
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Oxfordshire Groups 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
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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
Waterperry Gardens Waterperry, Near Wheatley, Oxfordshire OX33 1LA Tel: 01844 339226 www.waterperrygardens.co.uk
Bodleian Libraries Broad Street, Oxford, OX1 3BG www.visit.bodleian.ox.ac.uk email: tours@bodleian.ox.ac.uk Contact the Tours team Tel: 01865 287400 (general enquiries phone number) Buscot Park & The Faringdon Collection Buscot Park,Faringdon,Oxfordshire SN7 8BU Email: estbuscot@aol.com Tel: 01367 240786 www.buscot-park.com
Charney Manor Charney Bassett Wantage Oxon OX12 0EJ Tel: 01235 868206 admin@charneymanor.com www.charneymanor.com
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
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To book tours call +44 (0)1865 287400 or email tours@bodleian.ox.ac.uk To find out more visit visit.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/tours
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Shropshire 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.
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. British Ironwork Centre Whitehall, Aston, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 4JH www.blackcountrymetalworks.co.uk
Dorothy Clive Gardens Willoughbridge Market Drayton Shropshire TF9 4EU www.dorothyclivegarden.co.uk
Ironbridge Gorge Museums Coalbrookdale, Telford, Shropshire TF8 7DQ www.ironbridge.org.uk
Ludlow Castle Castle Square, Ludlow, Shropshire,SY8 1AY www.ludlowcastle.com
Ludlow Farm Shop Bromfield, Ludlow SY8 2JR www.ludlowfarmshop.co.uk
Oswestry Town Council Oswestry Market, Bailey Head, Oswestry Sy11 1PZ Tel: 01691680222 www.oswestry-tc.gov.uk Royal Air Force Museum, Cosford Shifnal, Shropshire TF11 8UP www.rafmuseum.org
Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre School Road, Craven Arms, SY7 9RS Tel: 01588676060 www.shropshirehillsdiscoverycentre.co.uk
Shrewsbury Flower Show Shropshire Horticultural Society, Quarry Lodge, Shrewsbury, SY1 1RN Tel: 01743 234050 www.shrewsburyflowershow.org.uk Shrewsbury Visitor Information Centre Rowley's House Museum, Barker Street, Shrewsbury SY1 1QH Tel: 01743 258888 www.visitshrewsbury.com/visitorinfo.php
Stokesay Court Stokesay Court Onibury Craven Arms Shrops SY7 9BD Tel:01584 856238 www.stokesaycourt.com
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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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
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 Haynes International Motor Museum Sparkford Nr Yeovil, Somerset BA22 7LH www.haynesmotormuseum.co.uk
Hestercombe Gardens Cheddon Fitzpaine, Taunton, Somerset TA2 8LG www.hestercombe.com/groups
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
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 Wookey Hole Caves & Attractions Wookey Hole Caves & Attractions, The Mill, Wookey Hole, Wells, Somerset, BA5 1BA Tel: 01749 672243 www.wookey.co.uk
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
Middleport Pottery Port St, Stoke-on-Trent ST6 3PE Tel:01782 499766 :www.middleportpottery.org
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.
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
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
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Croxall Road, Alrewas, Staffordshire, DE13 7AR Tel: 01283 245 100 Email: info@thenma.org.uk
Drayton Manor Park Tamworth, Staffordshire, B78 3TW Tel: 0844 472 1950 / 0844 472 1960 www.draytonmanor.co.uk
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Enjoy Staffordshire 2 Staffordshire Place, Tipping Street, Stafford ST16 2DH Email jo.lloyd@staffordshire.gov.uk www.enjoystaffordshire.com
The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery Tel: 01782 232323 www.stokemuseums.org.uk
Tamworth Castle Tamworth, Staffordshire B79 7NA Tel: 01827 709626 www.tamworthcastle.co.uk
Gladstone Pottery Museum 01782 237777 www.stokemuseums.org.uk
The Trentham Estate Stone Road Trentham , Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST4 8AX Tel:01782 646646 www.trentham.co.uk
Lichfield Markets Market Square, Lichfield, Staffs, WS13 6LG Donegal House, Bore Street, Lichfield, Staffs, WS13 6LU www.lichfield.gov.uk Naval Services Memorial courtesy of National Memorial Arboretum
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Suffolk Lowestoft & East Suffolk Maritime Museum Sparrow Nest Gardens, Whapload Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk NR32 1XG Tel: 01502 561963
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. Christchurch Mansion Soane Street, Ipswich IP4 2BE, Tel: 01473 433554 www.allaboutipswich.com
Lowestoft & North Suffolk The Sunrise Coast East Point Pavilion, Royal Plain, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 0AP Tel: 01502 533600 www.visit-southwold.co.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
Waldringfield Boatyard, The Quay, Waldringfield, Suffolk IP12 4QZ Tel: 01473 736260 Web: www.debencruises.co.uk Deben Cruises would like to welcome you to Waldringfield for a two-hour boat journey along the river Deben, one of the most beautiful and scenic spots on the East Coast. Our commentary will tell of its rich wildlife and history. Trips depart twice daily on most days, May to October.
Newmarket Racecourse The Links,Newmarket, Suffolk CB8 0TG Tel: 0844793010
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 Estate Office Helmingham, Stowmarket, Suffolk IP14 6EF Tel:01473 890799 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
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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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.
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
Denbies Wine Estate London Road, Dorking, Surrey RH5 6AA Tel: 01306 876616 www.denbiesvineyard.co.uk
Guildford Tourist Information Centre Guildford House, 155 High Street, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 3AJ Tel: 01483 444333 www.visitguildford.com
Richmond Park Richmond TW10 5HZ Tel:0300 061 2200 www.royalparks.org.uk/parks/richmond-park Sandown Park Racecourse Portsmouth Road, Esther, Surrey, KT10 9AJ Tel: 01372 464348 www.sandown.co.uk
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
Savill Garden Wick Ln, Englefield Green TW20 0UU Tel:01784 485400 www.windsorgreatpark.co.uk
Hampton Court Palace East Molesey, Surrey KT8 9AU Tel: 0844 482 7777 www.hrp.org.uk/HamptonCourtPalace
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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
Winkworth Arboretum Hascombe Road, Godalming, Surrey GU8 4AD Tel: 01483 208477 E: winkwortharboretum@nationaltrust.org.uk Tranquil hillside woodland with sweeping views
Loseley Park Guildford GU3 1HS Tel:01483 304440 www.loseleypark.co.uk
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Sussex 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
Goodwood Park Road, Chichester PO18 0PX 01243 755 000 www.goodwood.com
Nymans Handcross, nr Haywards Heath, West Sussex RH17 6EB Tel: 01444 405250 E: nymans@nationaltrust.org.uk Outstanding 20th-century garden, set around a romantic house and ruins, in beautiful woodland
Anne of Cleves House Museum 52 Southover High St, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 1JA. Tel: 01273 474610 www.sussexpast.co.uk
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Arundel Castle, Stately Homes & Gardens Arundel BN18 9AB Tel:01903 882173 Email:visits@arundelcastle.org www.arundelcastel.org
Arundel Museum Mll Road, Arundel BN18 9PA Tel:01903 885866 www.arundelmuseum.org
Bateman's Bateman’s Lane, Burwash, East Sussex TN19 7DS Tel: 01435 882302 E: batemans@nationaltrust.org.uk Jacobean house, home of Rudyard Kipling, left just as he left it, reflecting the author’s exotic oriental tastes
Parham Park, Pulborough, West Sussex RH20 4HS Tel: 01903 742021
www.parhaminsussex.co.uk The Observatory Science Centre Herstmonceux, Hailsham BN27 1RN Tel:01323 832731 www.the-observatory.org
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Bexhill Museum Egerton Road, Bexhill-on-Sea East Sussex TN39 3HL Tel:01424 222058 www.bexhillmuseum.co.uk
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Bluebell Railway plc Sheffield Park Station East Sussex TN22 3QL www.bluebell-railway.com Tel:01825 720800
Borde Hill Garden Borde Hill Ln, Haywards Heath RH16 1XP Tel: 01444 450326 www.bordehill.co.uk
Set within an ancient deer park below the South Downs, Parham is one of the country’s nest Elizabethan Houses.
Chichester Cathedral West Street, Chichester, PO19 1RP Tel: 01243 782595 Email: info@chichestercathedral.org.uk
• Historic Elizabethan Family Home • Four-Acre Walled Garden • The Greenhouse • Furniture, Paintings, & Textiles • Joannas Boutique Tearoom • Garden Shop and Gift Shop • Guided Tours • Free Coach Parking • Coach Driver Incentives
Chichester Festival Theatre Oaklands Park, Chichester West Sussex, PO19 6AP Tel:01243 812 909ccft.org.uk/groups
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Parham House & Gardens Pulborough, West Sussex RH20 4HR 01903 742021 www.parhaminsussex.co.uk bookings@parhaminsussex.co.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
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Warwickshire Coventry Cathedral Priory Street, Coventry, CV1 5FB www.coventrycathedral.org.uk
Shakespeare Country is South Warwickshire. It embraces historic Warwick and Kenilworth, Royal Leamington Spa and Shakespeare's Stratford-upon-Avon. Arden Tour Guides 123 Spring Pool, Warwick CV34 4UP Tel: 01926 495894 Email:graham.g.sutherland@btopenworld.com Web:www.talksandwalks.co.uk
Coventry Transport Museum Millennium Place, Hales St, Coventry CV1 1JD www.transport-museum.com
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
Holy Trinity Church Parish office, Old Town, Stratford upon Avon, Warwickshire CV37 6BG Tel: 01789 266316. www.stratford-upon-avon.org Ragley Hall Ragley, Alcester, Warwickshire, B49 5NJ www.ragley.co.uk
British Motor Museum 11 Banbury Rd, Gaydon CV35 0BJ Tel:01926 641188 www.britishmotormuseum.co.uk
Royal Shakespeare Company The Courtyard Theatre, Southern Lane, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire CV37 6BB Tel; 0844 800 1110 www.rsc.org.uk
Canal and River Tours Waterside, Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 6BA Phone: 01789 295173 www.canalandrivertours.co
Shakespeare's Birthplace Henley Street,Stratford upon Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 6QW Tel: 01789 204016 www.shakespeare.org.uk
Compton Verney Art Gallery and Park Compton Verney, Warwickshire, CV35 9HZ Tel: +44 (0)1926 645500 www.comptonverney.org.uk
The Lord Leycester 60 High Street, Warwick,CV34 4BH, Tel: 01926 491422 www.lordleycester.com
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Warwickshire Stoneleigh Abbey Kenilworth CV8 2LF Tel: 01926 858585 www.stoneleighabbey.org
Where medieval history meets modern architecture
Stratford Racecourse Luddington Road, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire CV37 9SE Tel: 01789 267949 www.stratfordracecourse.net
Coventry Cathedral
Warwick Castle Castle Lane, Warwick, CV34 4QU Email: info@warwick-castle.com www.warwick-castle.com
Wellesbourne Watermill Kineton Road, Wellesbourne, CV35 9HG Email: info@wellesbournewatermill.co.uk www.wellesbournewatermill.co.uk
Wilmcote Avon Valley Wildlife Park Aston Cantlow Road, Wilmcote, CV37 9TJ Email: contact@wilmcoteavonwildlifepark.co.uk www.wilmcoteavonwildlifepark.co.uk World Rugby Hall of Fame Little Elborow Street, Rugby, CV21 3BZ Email: visitor.centre@rugby.gov.uk www.therugbytown.co.uk/halloffame
Explore our Ruined Cathedral, destroyed in the Coventry Blitz during WW2, standing proudly alongside our magnificent ‘casket of jewels’, the iconic ‘New’ Cathedral. Bookable group tours of all sizes. Coaches welcome. Events and services throughout the year.
Priory St, Coventry, CV1 5AB www.coventrycathedral.org.uk
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Dudley Zoological Gardens 2 The Broadway, Dudley, West Midlands DY1 4QB Tel: 0844 474 2272 www.dudleyzoo.org.uk
The county of West Midlands covers Wolverhampton, Walsall, Dudley, Birmingham, Coventry and Solihull. This once industrial trabantos shutterstock 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.
Museum of the Jewellery Quarter 75-79 Vyse Street, Hockley, Birmingham, West Midlands B18 6HA Tel: 0121 554 3598 www.bmag.org
Birmingham Botanical Gardens Westbourne Road Edgbaston Birmingham B15 3TR www.birminghambotanicalgardens.org.uk
New Alexandra Theatre Station St, Birmingham, West Midlands B5 4DS Tel: 0844 871 3011
Birmingham Museums Trust www.birminghammuseums.org.uk
Royal Brierley Crystal Tipton Road, Dudley, West Midlands, DY1 4SH Tel: 0121 530 5600 www.royalbrierley.com
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
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
Thinktank, Millennium Point Curzon Street, Birmingham, West Midlands B4 7XG Tel: 0121 202 2222 www.thinktank.ac
Discover Dudley www.discoverdudley.org.uk
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t u o y a d t a e r g a Join us for Located less than two miles from Birmingham city centre, explore exotic glasshouses, Japanese gardens, traditional tea room and enjoy a variety of fun events for the whole family.
birminghambotanicalgardens.org.uk Find us on: Thank you for your support it keeps our Gardens growing The Gardens are a registered Educational Charity, No: 528981
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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
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
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
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
Lydiard Park Lydiard Tregoze, Swindon, SN5 3PA www.lydiardpark.org.uk
Longleat Group Estate Office, Longleat, Warminster, Wiltshire BA12 7NJ Tel: 01985 844328 Email: groups@longleat.co.uk www.longleat.co.uk/groups
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
An astonishing adventure
STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway Fire Fly Avenue Swindon SN2 2EY Tel:01793 466646 www.steam-museum.org.uk
Calling all ocks, packs, or even the whole pride - we can’t wait to welcome your group for a day out like no other, tailored just for you.
The Merchant’s House 132 High Street, Marlborough Wiltshire,SN8 1HN Tel: 01672 511491 www.themerchantshouse.co.uk
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Worcestershire 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.
Jinny Ring Craft Centre Hanbury Road, Hanbury, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire B60 4BU Tel: 01527 821272 www.jinneyring.co.uk Severn Valley Railway The Railway Station, Bewdley, Worcestershire, DY12 1BG Tel: 01299 403816 www.svr.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
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
Three Counties Showground Malvern, Worcestershire, WR13 6NW www.threecounties.co.uk
Destination Worcestershire www.visitworcestershire.org,uk
Webbs Garden centre www.webbsdirect.co.uk
West Midlands Safari park Spring Grove, Bewdley, Worcestershire, DY12 1LF Tel: 01299 402114 www.wmsp.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
Three Counties Showground, Malvern
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Worcestershire Worcestershire WR1 3EJ www.worcesterracecourse.co.uk
Witley Court and Gardens Great Witley Worcestershire WR6 6JT Tel: 01299 896636 www.english-heritage.org.uk/witley Spectacular country house ruin set in beautiful gardens with restored Parterre, wilderness and wildlife gardens plus lakeside path. Witley’s magnificent fountain fires once again (Apr-Oct) following restoration.
Worcestershire’s Vale & Spa Tel: 01386 565373 Email: info@valeandspa.co.uk www.valeandspa.co.uk/coach
Worcester Cathedral www.worcestercathedral.co.uk
Worcester’s Victorian Christmas Fayre Worcester Tourist Information Centre Email touristinfo@visitworcestershire.org
Worcester Racecourse Grandstand Road,Pitchcroft, Worcester,
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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
Why not take in the canal and river via a relaxing boat ride or try water sport activities
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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
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
Brodsworth Hall and Gardens Brodsworth Doncaster South Yorkshire DN5 7XJ Tel: 01302 722598 www.english-heritage.org.uk/brodsworth Explore the changing fortunes of a wealthy Victorian family and marvel at the 15 acres of wonderful plant-rich woodland and garden, now restored to their Victorian heyday.Pre-booked group ‘Taster Tours’ allow access to the house before it opens to the
Broughton Hall Skipton Yorkshire B23 3AE www.broughtonhall.com
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 (group reservations) Email: groups@castlehoward.co.uk www.castlehoward.co.uk
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
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
Eureka! The National Children’s Museum Discovery Road, Halifax, West Yorkshire HX1 2NE www.eureka.org.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
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 Harewood House Harewood, Leeds, West Yorkshire LS17 9LG Tel: 0113 218 1013 www.harewood.org 100
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Yorkshire HelmsleyFlower Walled Garden Harrogate Show Regional Agricultural Centre, Cleveland Way, Helmsley, Great Yorkshire Show Ground 772314 York YO62 5AH Tel:01439 Harrogate, North Yorkshire www.helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk HG2 8NZ www.flowershow.org.uk JORVIK Viking Centre Coppergate, York YO1 9WT www.jorvik-viking-centre.co.uk
Keighley & Woth Valley Railway The Railway Station, Haworth, West Yorkshire. BD22 8NJ www.kwvr.co.uk
Kirkstall Abbey Abbey Rd, Kirkstall, Leeds LS5 3E museumsandgalleries.leeds.gov.uk/kirkstall-abbey 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 National Media Museum Bradford, BD1 1NQ www.nationalmediamuseum.org.uk
North Yorkshire Moors Railway 12 Park Street Pickering, North Yorkshire YO18 7AJ Tel:01751 472 508. www.nymr.co.uk
Nostell Priory Doncaster Road,Nostell,near Wakefield, West Yorkshire,England,WF4 1QE Telephone: 01924 86389. 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 75911. www.scampston.co.uk
Sledmere House and Gardens Sledmere House ,Sledmere, Drield East Yorkshire ,YO25 3XG Tel: 01377 236637 www.sledmerehouse.com
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Discover a wealth of treasures,
stories and secrets at Nostell
With a spectacular Georgian mansion and over 300 acres of gardens, parkland, lakes and woodland to explore, there's a treasure chest of things to see and do at Nostell, West Yorkshire.
Contact us for special group rates and packages nostell@nationaltrust.org.uk
nationaltrust.org.uk/nostell
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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.
Diplomat Hotel Felinfoel Rd, Llanelli SA15 3PJ Tel:01554 756156 www.diplomat-hotel-wales.com
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 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 Cardiff Boat Tours Ltd Princess Katharine/Singfly www.cardiffboat.com
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
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
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
Llancaiach Fawr Manor Gelligaer Road, Nelson, Treharris, CF46 6ER - 01443 412248 Email: llancaiachfawr@caerphilly.gov.uk www.llancaiachfawr.co.uk
Cyfarthfa Park, Museum and Art Gallery Cyfarthfa Park, Brecon Road, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 8RE www.cyfarthfa.com
Colby Woodland Garden nr Amroth, Pembrokeshire SA67 8PP Tel: 01834 811885 E: colby@nationaltrust.org.uk Beautiful woodland garden with year-round interest
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
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
Llangollen Railway Station Abbey Road, Llangollen , Denbighshire, LL20 8SN Tel: 01978 860979 Email Info@llangollen-railway.co.uk www.llangollenrailway.co.uk Llangollen Wharf Boat Trips. The Wharf, Llangollen, Denbighshire LL20 8TA Tel:01978860702 Email: bill@horsedrawnboats.co.uk www.horsedrawnboats.co.uk
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LLANBERIS LAKE RAILWAY FOR GROUPS
Steam Trains in the Heart of Snowdonia
“Discover the timeless appeal of our narrow gauge steam trains” Teithiau tywys o amgylch y Maenordy Drwy ganiatâd caredig Banbury Photography Image by kind permission of Banbury Photography
Guided Tours of the Manor house
LLANBERIS LAKE RAILWAY GILFACH DDU LLANBERIS GWYNEDD • LL55 4TY
sales@lake-railway.co.uk www.lake-railway.co.uk
01286 870549
• Hour long journey • All trains steam operated* • Superb views of Snowdon • Large free coach park • Easy wheelchair access
www.llancaiachfawr.co.uk
(up to 5 wheelchair spaces per train)
Ymgollwch yn amseroedd cythryblus y Rhyfel Cartref. Immerse yourself in the turbulent times of the Civil War.
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• Excellent Café Facility • Gift Shop • Frequent Departures • Free Places for Tour Leaders • Free Refreshments for coach drivers • Discounted rates for coach groups *Diesels used in emergency only
One of the Great Little Trains of Wales
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Aberglasney is a horticultural haven where visitors can explore 10 acres of beautiful gardens in 30 different styles, from formal to sub-tropical.
A WARM & PROFESSIONAL WELCOME • EIGHT MILES OF PASTORAL WELSH SCENERY WITH HILLS AND RIVER VIEWS • HEATED, GROUP DEDICATED CARRIAGES AND OPEN BALCONIES • ONE HOUR (SINGLE) OR 2.5 HOUR (RETURN) ACTIVITY FOR YOUR GROUP
Group visitor benefits include: Preferential admission rates for groups of 10+ Optional historical and/or horticultural tours Bespoke gardening workshops available Free coach parking Complimentary tearooms meal voucher for coach driver and/or group leader (max. 2 per group)
For groups of 10+ booking is essential. For more information and to book, please get in touch with our group visit coordinator by emailing groups@aberglasney.org
• DELICIOUS FOOD IN THE TEAROOM AT LLANFAIR CAEREINION STATION • WITHIN EASY ACCESS OF SHROPSHIRE & WEST MIDLANDS • AMPLE FREE COACH PARKING FOR EASY DROP OFF • DISABLED ACCESS TO STATIONS, TEAROOM, TOILETS AND CARRIAGES • GENEROUS GROUP DISCOUNTS AND FREE COURIER/COACH DRIVER TRAVEL Regular Mid-Week & Weekend dates, April - November WELSHPOOL RAVEN SQUARE SY21 7LT, LLANFAIR STATION SY21 0SF
PLEASE CONTACT US TO DISCUSS YOUR VISIT
01938 810441 email office@wllr.org.uk
www.wllr.org.uk
aberglasney.org 01558 668998
@aberglasney
@aberglasney. gardens
@aberglasney
Aberglasney Gardens, Llangathen, Carmarthenshire, SA32 8QH
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Wales Llanyrafon Manor Gelligaer Road, Nelson, Treharris, Caerphilly County Borough Tel: 01443 412248 www.llancaiachfawr.co.uk
National Botanic Garden Of Wales Llanarthne, Carmarthenshire, SA32 8HG Tel: 01558 668768 Email: info@gardenofwales.org.uk www.gardenofwales.org.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
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
St Davids Cathedral The Deanery Office The Pebbles St Davids, Pembrokeshire SA62 6RD Tel: 01437 72020 Email: info@stdavidscathedral.org.uk
Stradey Park Hotel Ynys-y-Cwm Road, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, SA15 4HA Tel:(01554) 758171www.stradeyparkhotel.com
Rhonda Heritage Park
The Royal Mint
A Welsh Coal Mining Experience Lewis Merthyr Colliery Coed Cae Road Trehafod CF37 2NP Telephone: 01443 682036 www.rctcbc.gov.uk
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The Royal Mint Experience Llantrisant, CF72 8YT Tel: 0800 032 2154
Traveltrade@royalmint.com Royalmint.com/experience
Licensed Cafés | Shop | Museum
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Journey through the Fathew valley and see the living world through your carriage window, and the icing on the cake, the smell of steam and the whistle of the locomotive! Explore the fascinating history of the Talyllyn Railway and its links to the slate quarry at Bryneglwys and the village of Abergynolwyn from when the Railway first opened in 1865. Group Discounts available Round trip 2½ hours Coach parties very welcome
STEAM TRAINS RUNNING DAILY until 3rd November 2024
THE RAILWAY WITH A HEART OF GOLD 01654 710472 | www.talyllyn.co.uk | enquiries@talyllyn.co.uk | Gorsaf Wharf Station, Tywyn LL36 9EY 106
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Lleoliad gwobrwyol sy'n addas i deuluoedd sy'n gartref i:
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The award winning family venue which is home to:
The Black Gold Experience Underground Guided Tour
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
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 Talyllyn Railway
Talyllyn Railway Company, Wharf Station, Tywyn, Gwynedd LL36 9EY Tel: 01654 710472
www.talyllyn.co.uk
Vale of Rheidol Railway Park Avenue, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 1PG Tel:01970 625819, E-mail: info@rheidolrailway.co.uk www.rheidolrailway.co.uk
Visit Cardiff The Old Library,The Hayes,Cardiff , CF10 1AH Tel:029 2087 3310 www.visitcardiff.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 wllr.org.uk
Photograph courtesy of Picton Castle
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Unlock over 1,100 years of history with our brand-new, enhanced experience
As well as an award-winning tour, treat your group to: An exclusive guided exhibition tour A ‘Strike Your Own Coin’ included for each guest Unwind with Tea & Coffee All for only £30pp Discover more at: royalmint.com/the-royal-mint-experience/group-visits Get in touch at: groups@royalmint.com CELEBRATE | COLLECT | INVEST | SECURE | DISCOVER
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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
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HOME OF THE CHIEFS OF CLAN MACLEOD FOR 800 YEARS
Set in the beautiful Perthshire countryside and home to worldrenowned CAITHNESS GLASS. Enjoy watching the skilled craftsmen at work before spending time in our GIFT SHOP and ART & COLLECTABLES areas, as well as discovering more about the history of the local area in our HIGHLAND DROVER’S EXHIBITION.
Five acres of formal gardens & woodland walks to explore • award winning seal boat trips • homemade food at macleod tables cafe which seats over 72 • three gift shops with a range of high quality scottish gifts • dedicated coach parking
Afterwards visit our RESTAURANT, where we use the best local produce and our menu offers great value. EXTENSIVE FREE COACH PARKING Open: 1 April - 15 October 10am - 5.30pm (last entry 5pm) Dunvegan Castle, Isle of Skye IV55 8WF T: +44 (0) 1470 521206 www.dunvegancastle.com
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Quick stop? Full weekend? Afternoon excursion? Nevis Range has something for your guests to do all year round! • Ride the UK’s only mountain gondola • Enjoy our panoramic viewpoint walks • Experience our world-famous bike tracks • Live your adventure on the ski slopes • Take in the view at our Snowgoose Cafe at 650m • Fill your belly at Great Glen Tapas which is full of locally sourced produce • Indulge in our Gin and Whisky tasting experiences • Relax in our brand-new hotel at our base station • Remember your trip by bringing home a memento from the Nevis Range Gift co.
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Scotland Gretna Gateway Outlet Village Glasgow Road, Gretna, DG16 5GG www.gretnagateway.com Isle of Arran Distillery Lochrnza,Isle of Aran KA27 8HJ wwwarranwhisky.co.uk
Inveraray Castle Argyll Estates Office Inveraray, Argyll PA32 8XE www.inveraray-castle.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 Web: www.famousgrouse.com 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
Keith and Dufftown Railway Dufftown Station, Dufftown, Banffshire AB55 4BA Tel: 01340 821181 keith-dufftown-railway.co.uk
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 House was built in the reign of George III in 1768 and has remained largely untouched over the last 250 years or so. Stunning views.
Mellerstain House Gordon, Berwickshire TD3 6LG www.mellerstain.com
“Guests shown around by Laird.”
Rammerscales Lockerbie,Dumfriesshire DG11 1LD Tel: Phone +44 (0)1387 810229 www.rammerscales.com
Rammerscales Lockerbie,DumfriesshireDG11 1LD Tel: Phone +44 (0)1387 810229 www.rammerscales.com malcolm@rammerscales.com
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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.
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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
Athlone Castle Visitor Centre St Peter’s Square Athlone Co Westmeath Ireland +353 (0)90 6442130 castle@athloneartandheritage.ie Antrim & Newtown Abbey www.visitantrimandnewtoenabbey.com
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
Cliffs of Moher Visitor Experience Cliffs of Moher Liscannor Co. Clare Tel: +353 65 708 6141 Down Cathedral English St, Downpatrick, Down BT30 6AB www.downcathedral.org Hard Rock Cafe Dublin 12 Fleet Street, Temple Bar, Dublin, Ireland Tel: 01 671 7777 www.hardrock.com
House of Waterford Crystal The Mall, Waterford, X91 FXN4 Emal:houseofwaterfordcrystal@fiskars.com www.waterfordvisitorcentre.com
Kilbeggan Distillery Experience Tel: 00353 57 933 2134 www.kilbeggandistillery.com
The Millhouse The Old Mill,Slane, Co. Meath C15 FFK7, Tel: 041 982 0878,information@themillhouse.ie www.themillhouse.ie
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Enjoy
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zelbank Park Coronation Garden, Ha
Start your day with a walk through our local award-winning parks and gardens. Make waves across Lough Neagh or simply enjoy the views as we serve up some local delicacies.
Book your experience online today www.visitantrimandnewtownabbey.com
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