A to Z Guide

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groups –from castles

to coastlines,

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Groups Welcome

e A to Z of the UK's Best Group-

Friendly Attractions & Venues

You don't need a passport to feel like

you're somewhere special. From the

grandeur of great houses to the muddy

joy of a forest trail, the UK is absolutely

heaving with spots that will charm your

socks off—and they’re all ready to roll

out the red carpet for groups.

is A to Z is your whimsical, practical,

and slightly overexcited companion to

the best of them. It’s a love letter to the

venues that say “Yes, we do coach

parking,” “Yes, we have a group

discount,” and “Yes, we’ll even make the

scones fresh for your arrival.” Whether

you’re organising a coach tour for fiy

or a school outing for twenty hormonal

teenagers, we’ve found places that won’t

flinch at a clipboard and a headcount.

Let’s be honest: we’re spoilt. We’ve got

castles with ghost stories, gardens with

more Latin labels than a chemist,

museums where you can press buttons,

li things, and occasionally wear a

Viking helmet. Want a vineyard? We’ve

got that. Want a submarine? Weirdly,

we’ve got that too. Want to combine

both? at’s probably illegal, but let’s

keep it in mind.

and the industry is positively twinkling

with optimism. at’s because the UK

knows how to do groups. We’ve been

hosting school trips, coach parties,

history buffs, birdwatchers, and knitand-natter

clubs for decades. We

understand the importance of a

warm welcome, a decent cuppa, and

somewhere to put the bags.

is guide isn’t just a directory. It’s a

prompt, a prod, a printed wink that

says, “Go on, take them somewhere

brilliant.” Whether you’re aer

fresh air and fossils or aernoon

tea with a duchess, there’s

something in here for every

group—however large, loud, or

liable to get distracted in the gi shop.

So sharpen your pencils, charge your

clipboards, and take a look through our

A to Z. It’s time to discover the groupfriendly

gems that make the UK the

undisputed champion of organised fun.

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Welcome

Premier Premises

East of England

East Midlands

Heart of England

Isle of Man

Isle of Wight

London

North East

North West

South East

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Premier Premises

We dabble in the wonderful, and the wildly underrated — shining a spotlight on UK attractions and

venues that deserve better than a passing glance from a bored coach party. Think eclectic, eccentric,

and occasionally edible.

Liverpool Football Club

Tours

No visit to the city of

Liverpool is complete

without a visit to Anfield

Stadium, home of Liverpool

Football Club.

If you’re visiting as part of a

group, they offer discounted

group rates plus one group

leader and a free place for

your coach driver. You’ll

get the services of a

dedicated Groups Team

who’ll help plan your visit

and provide a bespoke

package to suit your groups

individual needs. There’s

also free coach parking

nearby.

During The LFC Stadium

Tour, visitors will:

Enjoy epic views of the

Anfield pitch and city

landscape from the top

level of the Main Stand.

Visit the state-of-the-art

Home Team dressing room.

Practice their interview

technique in the Press

Room.

Pass under the This Is

Anfield sign.

Take a spine-tingled walk

down the Players' Tunnel.

Get the chance for a photo

in the managers seat in the

Dugout.

Enjoy more photo

opportunities of the pitch

and Main Stand from The

Kop.

All the Stadium Tours &

Experiences include a visit

to the recently relaunched

LFC Museum, which retells

the club’s story in a brandnew

immersive way. As you

walk through the interactive

displays, you will travel

through time starting with

‘where it all began’ and

ending with a tribute to

former manager Jurgen

Klopp.

For group enquiries please

email

grouptours@liverpoolfc.com

Or call 0151 906 1817

Plas Nanteos

Plas Nanteos is a Grade 1

listed 18th Century country

house. Today it is a

prestigious landmark,

wedding venue, and one of

the finest 4 star hotels in

Aberystwyth, in the country

of Ceredigion, mid Wales.

The hotel includes 22 hotel

rooms, as well as a selfcatering

house for up to 10

guests.

Nanteos provides a home

from home for everyone,

with a warm welcome

always guaranteed. They

have 22 en-suite bedrooms

from their sumptuous

Nightingale suite to their

elegant suites, cosy double

rooms and one single.

specially adapted for their

disabled guests. Many

rooms can be twinned or

can accommodate extra

guests upon request.

Rooms are timeless and

elegant and named after

people, places and events

associated with the

Mansion’s prominent and

illustrious past.

Every stay includes a

complimentary full cooked

breakfast with continental

buffet options. In the

evening the restaurant

serves a delicious A la Carte

menu using the best of local

produce, delivered with

friendly, professional

service.

www.nanteos.com

Award-winning historical

markets welcome shoppers

to Oswestry

Oswestry is an ancient,

market town in north west

Shropshire, close to the

Welsh border, and is the

birthplace of the muchlauded

World War One

poet, Wilfred Owen.

During the summer, many

visitors come to the

spectacular annual August

Oswestry hot air balloon

carnival or the town centre

Food and Drink festival in

July, spilling over into street

market stalls, showcasing

the best artisan food and

drink from all over

Shropshire and North

Wales.

They have three ground

floor rooms with one

For locals and visitors alike

though Oswestry is

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Premier Premises

synonymous with awardwinning

markets, with the

original markets dating back

800 years. The Wednesday

and Saturday Outdoor

Street Market was honoured

with a recent prestigious

award from The British

Mark Awards 2023, the

judges were impressed with

the eclectic range of wares

from fishmongers,

delicatessens to fashion and

haberdashery. During the

current cost-of-living crisis,

locals can purchase locally

sourced, sustainable

farming produce, keeping

shopping costs down and

support greener food miles.

The Artisan Market is on the

social calendar for all local

foodies: held on the last

Friday of the month. Local

traders retail pies, catering

for vegans, vegetarians and

meat-lovers alike, alongside

a wide selection of fresh

cured meat, tapas and

delicious pastries.

The Indoor Market on

Wednesdays, Fridays and

Saturdays is perfect on

rainy, colder days, where

you can browse to your

heart’s content. With over

40 independent businesses,

there is something for

everyone. When you've

shopped ‘til you drop, you

can settle down in a cosy

inside café or choose from

a range of mouth-watering

street food treats.

Oswestry Markets pride

themselves on being

inclusive, with full

wheelchair access

throughout: ramps and low

curbs allowing accessibility.

Dogs are welcome, bring

your four-legged friends on

your shopping trip today.

The British are a nation of

shoppers and Oswestry’s

markets are perfect for a

weekly farm shop, gift

shopping or a curious

browsing of vinyl, books

and jewellery.

As we head towards Spring,

Cae Glas Park is well worth

a visit, after a busy time

shopping. It is a site of

outstanding beauty and

won a Gold in the Heart of

England Award in 2024.

With designated areas of

spring and summer

bedding, visit seasonally

blooming flowers, the

pavilion or traditional

bandstand. For steam

enthusiasts, there is the

Cambrian heritage

Railways, operating

between Oswestry and

Weston Wharf.

www.oswestry-tc.gov.uk

Plymouth Boat Trips: The

Perfect Harbour Cruise for

Group Travel

Discover the Hidden Gems

of Plymouth’s Historic

Waterfront

Plymouth Boat Trips offers

an exceptional 1-hour

Harbour Cruise that is

perfect for group travel

trade and tourists looking

for unique and memorable

experience. This enchanting

journey takes visitors

through the historic

Plymouth waterfront,

revealing a blend of rich

maritime heritage and

stunning coastal views.

Starting from the Barbican

Landing Stage, the cruise

navigates the bustling

harbour, offering a

picturesque panorama of

the Hoe, the Royal Citadel,

and the iconic Smeaton's

Tower. With onboard

commentary, passengers

gain insights into the

fascinating history and

significant landmarks of

Plymouth. This is an ideal

opportunity for groups to

learn about the city's

pivotal role in the maritime

history of the United

Kingdom.

As the vessel cruises past

Drake's Island, Mount

Edgcumbe Country Park,

and the grand Devonport

Dockyard, passengers are

treated to unparalleled

views and photo

opportunities. The cruise

highlights both natural

beauty and architectural

marvels, making it a perfect

outing for photography

enthusiasts and history buffs

alike.

Plymouth Boat Trips

ensures a comfortable and

enjoyable experience with

modern amenities on board,

including a bar serving

refreshments. The crew

provides excellent service,

making the cruise suitable

for all ages and group sizes.

Whether organising a group

travel itinerary or looking

for a tourist activity that

epitomises Plymouth's

charm, the Scenic Harbour

Cruise by Plymouth Boat

Trips is an unmissable

adventure, promising a

delightful and enriching

experience for all.

www.plymouthboattrips.co.uk

Helmsley Walled Garden

Helmsley Walled Garden is

nestled in the North York

7

Moors National Park,

surrounded by the

Duncombe Park landscape

and overlooked by the

historic Helmsley Castle.

This hidden gem not only

attracts tens of thousands of

visitors as a popular tourist

destination and RHS-Partner

Garden but also serves as a

charitable organisation

supporting over 100

volunteers.

Spanning over five acres,

the garden has a relaxed

and gentle atmosphere

where visitors can enjoy the

ebb and flow of nature

while discovering restful

lawns, abundant perennial

borders, vibrant wildflower

beds, a kitchen garden,

orchards, and historic

glasshouses.

Other must-see features

include the Plant Heritage

national collection of

Rosebud Pelargoniums and

the heritage Yorkshire apple

collection, made up of over

seventy home-bred

varieties. There is

something different to see

almost every week of the

year, with tulips dotted

amongst the apple blossom,

bearded irises in the spring,

and its stunning hot border

in the late summer.

During your visit, you can

enjoy refreshments at The

Vine House Café. The

Garden Shop and plant area

offer a variety of exclusive

products and locally

sourced items that reflect

the changing seasons.

Visit to discover for yourself

the tranquil and restorative

atmosphere of this beautiful

and colourful heritage

walled garden.

www.helmsleywalled

garden.org.uk

Leeds Castle

Leeds Castle in Kent is

designed to entertain and

amaze every day!

With over 900 years of rich

and captivating history,

Leeds Castle has so much to

offer for pre-booked groups.

Discover the elegant charm

of Lady Baillie’s 1930s

country house retreat,

wander through stunning

grounds and gardens, enjoy

captivating falconry

displays, and experience

exciting seasonal events

that promise something for

everyone.

New for 2025, the Private

'Talk & Teas' events offer an

exclusive experience,

combining fascinating

history with indulgent tea

options. Set in the medieval

Gatehouse, topics like

“High Society Secrets” and

“Leading Ladies of Leeds

Castle” offer captivating

insights for groups of up to

30.

Enhance your visit with a

Meet the Owls experience,

where groups can get up

close with these majestic

birds for just £5 per

person. Combine it with

one of the many thrilling

seasonal events in 2025,

such as The Queen’s Joust

or the Leeds Castle Concert,

for a truly memorable

experience.

www.leeds-castle.com

Cotswold Lavender

Cotswold Lavender set high

in the Cotswold Hills is a

magical day out. They open

from mid June to early

August every year, with full

bloom during July. Visit a

destination which will give

your clients an experience

they’ll never forget.

Stunning views and rows

upon rows of lavender and

wildflowers are the perfect

backdrop for fabulous

photos. Kiosks in the field

serve light refreshments and

products made with their

lavender oil harvested and

distilled here on the farm.

Lavender scones and

lavender ice cream are on

sale for your clients to

purchase.

They have ample free coach

parking close to the

entrance and toilet facilities

available. Visitors can

spend one to two hours

there, so it is a perfect stop

to add to a Cotswold Tour.

They are located close to

Broadway, with Stow on the

Wold nearby and less than

an hour from Oxford with

Blenheim Palace en route.

www.cotswoldlavender.co.uk

Helmingham Hall Gardens

Step into the peaceful

charm of Helmingham Hall

Gardens, set in the heart of

the Suffolk countryside.

These award-winning

gardens are carefully

maintained by the

dedicated Garden team,

offering a beautiful and

welcoming space to

explore, relax and be

inspired.

Visitors can explore elegant

parterres, vibrant

herbaceous borders, and

the strikingly designed knot

and rose gardens. The

walled garden is a

particular highlight, offering

a changing display of

colour, texture and scent

throughout the year. Enjoy

hidden corners and long

views across the moat, the

gardens are full of

thoughtful design and

historic character. Whether

you're visiting for a quiet

wander or a day out with

family and friends, there's

plenty to enjoy in every

season.

After exploring the gardens,

Premier Premises

visitors can unwind at

Wright’s Café, serving

freshly made toasties,

salads, sweet treats, and

barista-style drinks. Just a

few steps away, the Stable

Shops offer a lovely mix of

local gifts, homewares, and

garden accessories – perfect

for finding something

special to take home.

Helmingham also hosts a

varied calendar of events

throughout the year, from

artisan markets and live

music to the famous

Illuminated Garden Trail.

It’s a destination that blends

beauty, creativity, and

heritage – with something

new to discover on every

visit.

www.helmingham.com

Rhondda Heritage Park

Museum

If you’re looking for unique

place to visit, look no

further than Rhondda

Heritage Park Museum in

South Wales.

Journey underground on the

Black Gold Experience

Underground Guided Tour

and listen as the ex-coal

miner tour guides take you

through the mine and tell

tales of mining life from an

era when coal from the

world-famous Rhondda

Valleys powered the world.

Their guides love to answer

questions and visitors are

fascinated by the first-hand

accounts of what life was

really like for miners and

their families.

In addition to the tour, they

have a brand-new

interactive exhibition which

features amazing footage

from the archives and over

140 Welsh history artefacts.

The artefacts are

accompanied by digital

touch screens which tell

their story. The range of

topics on offer span from

1809 right up to the closure

of Tower Colliery, the last

deep mine in South Wales

in 2008, making it the most

comprehensive and

fascinating interactive

exhibition on mining life in

South Wales.


Museum is also part of the

unique Coin, Coal and

Cheers package for group

travel operators. Three of

South Wales’ leading

attractions have joined

forces to create Coin, Coal

and Cheers which includes

tours at A Welsh Coal

Mining Experience, the

Royal Mint Experience and

Hensol Castle Distillery.

For information on this and

to book a group tour, please

call 01443 682036.

Coach parking is free and

visitors can be dropped off

directly outside the Visitor

Centre.

For further information

please visit

www.rhonddaheritagepark.

com.

Windermere Lake Cruises

Experience the beauty of

The Lake District with

Windermere Lake Cruises,

Cumbria's top attraction

and one of the UK's most

popular visitor experiences.

Perfect for group days out,

their fleet of historic

steamers, modern launches

and traditional wooden

boats operate daily and

offer sightseeing tours every

day except Christmas Day.

Choose from scenic cruises

to suit any itinerary and

budget, perfect for groups of

20 to over 100. Enjoy

breathtaking views of the

Lakeland fells with

informative onboard

commentary. Their vessels

offer heated decks, toilets,

and café/bars, with larger

steamers featuring fullystocked

bars.

Explore popular routes like

the Red Cruise connecting

Bowness, Brockhole, and

Ambleside, or the Yellow

Cruise linking Bowness and

Lakeside attractions like

Lakes Aquarium or the

Lakeside & Haverthwaite

Steam Railway. For a quick

introduction to England’s

largest lake, try the 45-

minute Islands (Blue) Cruise

from Bowness.

With free coach parking,

driver incentives and

flexible bookings, plan your

next unforgettable Lake

District adventure today!

Visit wlc.co.uk for more

information.

Visit Ely

Ely, Cambridgeshire, is an

ideal destination for group

travel organisers seeking a

relaxed yet engaging day

out. This historic cathedral

city offers a wealth of

cultural attractions, all

within a short walking

distance – making it easy to

explore without the need

for transport between stops.

Highlights include Oliver

Cromwell’s House, where

visitors can learn about the

life of one of England’s most

controversial figures; Ely

Museum, which brings

local history to life; the

magnificent Ely Cathedral, a

masterpiece of medieval

architecture; and the

Stained Glass Museum,

home to one of the most

impressive collections of

stained glass in the UK.

Visit Ely acts as your ‘onestop

shop’, helping you

plan a seamless and

enjoyable visit. From

building tailored itineraries

to advising on coach

parking, accessibility, and

group-friendly dining

options, their team ensures

everything runs smoothly.

To plan your perfect group

day out, call 01353 662062

or email

info@visitely.org.uk.

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East of England

The East of England, where the land is flat, the skies are vast, and the itinerary is an existential crisis waiting to happen.

You’ll marvel at your ability to feel overwhelmed by too much choice: countryside, coastline, cycling, boating, theme

parks, gardens, and even stately homes – all vying for your attention like needy houseplants. And if the natural serenity

doesn’t win you over, there’s the de Havilland Aircraft Museum or Shuttleworth, where you might catch a mosquito (the

flying kind, not the biting one) carving through the sky. It’s active, picturesque, and a touch surreal – much like life.

Abacus Hotels Limited

www.abacushotels.co.uk

Bedford Swan Hotel

www.bedfordswanhotel.co.uk

Beers of Europe Ltd

www.beersofeurope.co.uk

Blake House Craft Centre

www.blakehousecraftcentre.co.uk

Holkham Hall

www.holkham.co.uk

Ickworth National Trust

www.nationaltrust.org.uk/Ickworth

John Bunyan Boat

www.johnbunyanboat.org

Minsmere RSPB Reserve

www.rspb.org.uk/minsmere

Broads Tours

www.broadstours.co.uk

National Horseracing Museum

www.nhrm.co.uk

Nene Valley Railway

Wansford Station,Stibbington

Peterborough, PE8 6LR

Tel : 01780 784444 adminassistant@nvr.org.uk

www.nvr.org.uk

Stow Maries Great War

Aerodrome

www.stowmaries.org.uk

Suffolk Punch Trust

www.suffolkpunchtrust.org

Thursford Collection

www.thursford.com

Twenty Pence Garden Centre

www.twentypence.co.uk

Warner Breaks

www.warnerleisurehotels.co.uk

Woburn Abbey and Gardens

www.woburnabbey.co.uk

Bure Valley Railway

www.bvrw.co.uk

Cambridge University Botanic

Garden

www.botanic.cam.ac.uk

de Havilland Aircraft Museum

www.dehavillandmuseum.co.uk

Denny Abbey and The Farmland

Museum

www.dennyfarmlandmuseum.org.uk

East Anglia Transport Museum

www.eatm.org.uk

Ely Cathedral

www.elycathedral.org

Epping Ongar Railway

www.eorailway.co.uk

Gainsborough's House

www.gainsborough.org

Hatfield House

www.hatfield-house.co.uk

Highway Garden and Leisure

www.highwaygardencentre.co.uk

Norfolk and Suffolk Aviation

Museum

www.aviationmuseum.net

Orford Castle

www.englishheritage.org.uk/visit/places/

orford-castle

Orton Hall Hotel & Spa

www.ortonhall.co.uk

Peter Beales Roses

www.classicroses.co.uk

Polhill

www.polhillcentre.co.uk

Romford Market

www.havering.gov.uk/

romfordmarket

Roys of Wroxham

www.roys.co.uk

Shuttleworth Collection

www.shuttleworth.org

St Albans Tourism

www.enjoystalbans.com

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East Midlands

The East Midlands: a region often skipped over by those chasing postcard-perfect getaways, but for the discerning

wanderer, it’s a treasure trove of contrasts. From the brooding flatness of Lincolnshire’s Fens to the undulating beauty of

the Peak District, it’s a landscape that feels both stubbornly ordinary and quietly extraordinary. History buffs can lose

themselves at Chatsworth House, Lincoln Cathedral, or Newstead Abbey, while Buxton offers England’s oldest hotel,

complete with spring water and more intoxicating options. Farming, industry, and heritage collide here in a way that’s

unpretentious yet oddly compelling – much like the region itself.

1620’s House

www.1620shouse.org.uk

Belvoir Castle

www.belvoircastle.com

Castle Ashby Gardens

www.castleashbygardens.co.uk

Crich Tramway Village

www.tramway.co.uk

Creswell Crags Museum

(No website listed)

Deene Park

www.deenepark.com

Gainsborough Old Hall

www.englishheritage.org.uk/visit/places/gainsb

orough-old-hall/

Great Central Railway PLC

www.gcrailway.co.uk

Haddon Hall

www.haddonhall.co.uk

The Heights of Abraham

www.heightsofabraham.com

King Richard III Visitor Centre

www.kriii.com

Melbourne Hall

www.melbournehall.com

The Museum of Making at Derby

Silk Mill

www.derbymuseums.org

National Space Centre

www.spacecentre.co.uk

Newstead Abbey

www.newsteadabbey.org.uk

Nottingham Castle Museum & Art

Gallery

https://www.nottinghamcastle.org

.uk/

Southwell Minster

www.southwellminster.org

Visit Leicester

www.visitleicester.info

Visit Lincs Coast

www.visitlincscoast.co.uk

Wicksteed Park

www.wicksteedpark.co.uk

Denby Pottery Village

www.denbypottery.com

Leicester Racecourse

www.leicester-racecourse.co.uk

Renishaw Hall and Gardens

www.renishaw-hall.co.uk

Doddington Hall

www.doddingtonhall.com

Lincoln Castle

www.lincolncastle.com

Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre

(No website listed)

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Heart of England

The Midlands: once the throbbing heart of the wool trade and later the Industrial Revolution’s smoky nerve centre, it’s a

place where history and grit rub shoulders. While Coventry’s riches came from fleece, and the Black Country stoked the

furnaces of industry, there’s a surprising charm to the unspoilt stretches beyond Birmingham. Think walking, cycling, or

canal cruising – no gondolas, but plenty of locks and bridges. For a touch of grandeur, Croome Court awaits: once a

clandestine wartime airbase, now a showcase of ‘Capability’ Brown’s first masterpiece, with sweeping views over the

Malverns that could inspire even the weariest soul.

Acton Scott Historic Working

Farm

www.actonscottmuseum.co.uk

Avon Boating Ltd

www.avon-boating.co.uk

Birmingham Botanical Gardens

www.birminghambotanical

gardens.org.uk

Birmingham City Museum & Art

Gallery

www.bmag.org.uk

Black Country Living Museum

www.bclm.com

Broadfield Court Gardens &

Vineyard

www.broadfieldcourt.co.uk

British Asparagus Festival in the

Vale of Evesham

www.britishasparagusfestival.org

British Motor Museum

www.britishmotormuseum.co.uk

Cadbury World

www.cadburyworld.co.uk

Canal & River Tours

www.canalandrivertours.com

Churnet Valley Railway

(No website listed)

Cider Museum & King Offa

Distillery

www.cidermuseum.co.uk

Compton Verney House Trust

www.comptonverney.org.uk

Coventry Cathedral

www.coventrycathedral.org.uk

Coventry Transport Museum

www.transport-museum.com

Destination Worcestershire

www.visitworcestershire.org

Drayton Manor Park

www.draytonmanor.co.uk

Dudley Canal and Caverns

www.dudleycanaltrust.org.uk

Eastnor Castle

www.eastnorcastle.com

Explore Coventry

www.visitcoventry.co.uk

Foxfield Railway

www.foxfieldrailway.co.uk

Hampton Court Castle Gardens

and Parkland

www.hamptoncourtcastle.co.uk

Heritage Motor Centre

www.heritage-motor-centre.co.uk

Herefordshire Council

www.herefordshire.gov.uk

Hill Close Gardens

www.hillclosegardens.com

Ironbridge Gorge Museums

www.ironbridge.org.uk

Jinney Ring Craft Centre

www.jinneyring.co.uk

Lichfield Cathedral

www.lichfield-cathedral.org

Lichfield Markets and Market

Square

www.lichfield.gov.uk

Ludlow Castle

www.ludlowcastle.com

Ludlow Farm Shop

www.ludlowfarmshop.co.uk

Mary Arden’s House

www.shakespeare.org.uk

Museum of Jewellery Quarter

(No website listed)

National Motorcycle Museum

www.nationalmotorcycle

museum.co.uk

Norman Allen Group Travel Ltd

www.group-travel.com

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Oswestry Market

Bailey Head, Oswestry, SY11 1PZ

Award-winning historical

markets welcome shoppers

to Oswestry

www.oswestry-tc.gov.uk

Ragley Hall

www.ragley.co.uk

Royal Air Force Museum

www.rafmuseum.org

Royal Shakespeare Company

www.rsc.org.uk

Royal Worcester Museum

www.museumofroyalworcester.org

Severn Valley Railway

www.svr.co.uk

The Shakespeare

Birthplace Trust

38 Henley Street,

Stratford-upon-Avon,

CV37 6QW

www.shakespeare.org.uk

groups@shakespeare.org.uk

Ttelephone: 01789 201806

Shakespeare’s Schoolroom &

Guildhall

www.shakespearesschoolroom.org

Spetchley Park Gardens

www.spetchleygardens.co.uk

Spode Works Visitor Centre

(No website listed)

Stoneleigh Abbey

www.stoneleighabbey.org

Stratford Racecourse Co. Ltd

www.stratfordracecourse.net

Tamworth Castle

www.tamworthcastle.co.uk

The Shropshire Hills Discovery

Centre

www.shropshirehills

discoverycentre.co.uk

The Wedgwood Visitor Centre

www.wedgwoodvisitorcentre.com

Thinktank, Millennium Point

www.thinktank.ac

Vintage Trains Limited

www.vintagetrains.co.uk

Visit Herefordshire

www.visitherefordshire.co.uk

Visit Lichfield

www.visitlichfield.co.uk/groups

Warwick Castle

www.warwick-castle.co.uk

Weston Park

www.weston-park.com

Discover Shakespeare’s

Family Homes

Group visits and Travel Trade

Treat your group to a memorable day out in 2025

with a visit to one, two or all three of the Shakespeare

family homes. Bring his history to life with exhibitions,

bespoke talks and tours from our knowledgeable guides.

Now open – visit our Garden Café at

Anne Hathaway’s Cottage for light refreshments.

GROUP DISCOUNTS FOR 15+ PEOPLE

To request our price list or book a

visit contact our Groups team

E: Groups@shakespeare.org.uk

T: 01789 201806

SHAKESPEARE.ORG.UK

Registered Charity Number 209302

Isle of Man

Tucked between England, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales, the Isle of Man feels like it’s hiding in plain sight. A seabound

pocket of whimsy, it somehow crams coastline, countryside, sea, and shore into a space you can traverse in minutes –

though why rush? Year after year, visitors are drawn here like moths to a misty flame, leaving with tales of rugged cliffs,

rolling hills, and a sense that they’ve stumbled into a world apart. Group trips are practically a tradition, and the question

lingers: will you be the next to fall for this island’s quiet, beguiling spell?

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A.R.E Museum

www.aremuseum.com

Isle of Man Tour Guides

www.isleofmantourguides.org

Tours Isle of Man

www.toursisleofman.co.uk

Villa Marina

www.villagaiety.com

Cathedral Isle of Man

www.cathedral.im

Isle of Man Transport

www.rail.im

Foraging Vintners - Craft Winery

www.foragingvintners.com

Jurby Transport Museum

(No website listed)

Gaiety Theatre

www.villagaiety.com

Laxey Mines Railway

www.laxeyminerailway.im

Great Laxey Wheel and Mine

Trail

www.manxnationalheritage.im

Great Union Camera Obscura

(No website listed)

Leece Museum

www.peelonline.net/leece

Manx Aviation and Military

Museum

www.mapsorg.im

Groudle Glen Railway

(No website listed)

Manx National Heritage


Inside Tynwald

www.tynwald.org.im

Peel Castle


Isle of Man Railways

www.rail.im

Rushen Abbey


Isle of Man Steam Packet

Company

www.steam-packet.com

The Milntown Estate and Gardens

www.milntown.org

Isle of Man Tourism

www.visitisleofman.com/groups

The Old House of Keys


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Isle of Wight

Ideally situated between England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales is where you will find the Isle of Man.

For the thousands of visitors who are welcomed here year after year, this seabound nation where the wonders of

coastline and countryside, sea and shore, meet within a matter of minutes, the Island is an unforgettable group holiday

destination – will you be the next to fall under its spell?

Afton Park

www.aftonpark.co.uk

Arreton Barns

www.arretonbarns.co.uk

Amazon World Zoo Park

www.amazonworld.co.uk

Bembridge Windmill

www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/

isle-of-wight/bembridge-windmill

Blackgang Chine

www.blackgangchine.com

Brading Roman Villa

www.bradingromanvilla.org.uk

Butterfly World

www.butterfly-world-iow.co.uk

Carisbrooke Castle

www.englishheritage.org.uk/visit/places/

carisbrooke-castle

Dinosaur Isle

www.dinosaurisle.com

Dimbola Museum and Galleries

www.dimbola.co.uk

Donkey Sanctuary

www.iowdonkeysanctuary.org

Fort Victoria

www.fortvictoria.co.uk

Godshill Model Village

www.modelvillagegodshill.co.uk

Haven Falconry Bird of Prey

Centre

www.haven-falconry.co.uk

Isle of Wight Distillery

www.isleofwightdistillery.com

Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary

www.iowdonkeysanctuary.org

Isle of Wight Pearl

www.iowpearl.co.uk

Farringford Historic House and Garden

The Isle of Wight Home of Tennyson

Farringford Estate Bedbury Lane Freshwater Bay

isle of Wight PO40 9PE

Tel: 01983 752500

contact@farringford.co.uk Tel: 01983 752500

Isle of Wight Steam Railway

www.iwsteamrailway.co.uk

Lilliput Antique Doll & Toy

Museum

www.lilliputmuseum.com

Monkey Haven

www.monkeyhaven.org

Mottistone Gardens

www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/isle

-of-wight/mottistone-gardens

Museum of Island History

www.iwight.com/visit/

museum-of-island-history

Newport Roman Villa

www.iwight.com/visit/newportroman-villa

Oasis

www.oasis-iow.co.uk

Osborne House

www.englishheritage.org.uk/visit/places

/osborne

Quarr Abbey

www.quarrabbey.org

Shanklin Chine

www.shanklinchine.co.uk

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London

London: the self-proclaimed greatest city on earth – and who are we to argue? If you can’t find what you’re looking for

here, it’s probably not a thing. Free museums? Tick. World-class theatre? Naturally. Big Ben, the Tower of London, Buckingham

Palace? You get the picture. Add the Shard, the London Eye, and a culinary scene that spans the globe, and

you’ve barely scratched the surface. Oh, and did we mention it’s the world’s first National Park City? With Hyde Park

boating and Richmond Park deer-spotting, even nature gets a starring role. Honestly, it’s exhausting being this brilliant.

Bateaux London

www.citycruises.com

DeWynters

www.dewynters.com

English National Opera

www.eno.org

The Fan Museum

12 Crooms Hill, Greenwich,

London, SE10 8ER

Tel:0208 305 1441

info@thefanmuseum.org.uk

www.thefanmuseum.org.uk

Fitzroy House

www.hrp.org.uk

Houses of Parliament

www.parliament.uk

Imperial War Museum

www.iwm.org.uk

Kia Oval

www.corporatehospitality.com

London Symphony Orchestra

lso.co.uk/groups

London Transport Museum

www.ltmuseum.co.uk

Londonlunchbox Company

www.londonlunchbox.com

Lord’s Museum & Tours

www.lords.org/tours

Madame Tussauds

www.madametussauds.co.uk

National Maritime Museum

www.nmm.ac.uk

Romford Market

www.havering.gov.uk/

romfordmarket

Royal Air Force Museum

www.rafmuseum.org.uk/london

Royal Albert Hall

www.royalalberthall.com

Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew

www.kew.org

Royal Observatory Greenwich

www.rmg.co.uk

Royal Opera House

www.roh.org.uk

Sherlock Holmes Museum

www.sherlockholmes.co.uk

See Tickets

www.seetickets.com

St Paul’s Cathedral

www.stpauls.co.uk

Thames Barrier Information

Centre

www.gov.uk/the-thames-barrier

The London Bridge Experience

www.thelondonbridgeexperience.

com

The Strawberry Hill Trust

www.strawberryhillhouse.org.uk

The Wallace Collection

www.wallacecollection.org

Ticket Master

www.ticketmaster.co.uk

Twickenham Stadium

www.englandrugby.com/twicken

ham

Warner Bros. Studio Tour

www.wbstudiotour.co.uk

Westminster Abbey

www.westminster-abbey.org

William Morris Gallery

www.wmgallery.org.uk

Jubilee Market Hall Ltd

www.jubileemarket.co.uk

Museum of London

www.museumoflondon.org.uk

Syon House and Gardens

www.syonpark.co.uk

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The North East

This is a land where sandy beaches meet craggy castles, Hadrian’s Wall slices through the countryside, and three lively cities keep things buzzing. Oh,

and let’s not forget it’s the birthplace of Ant and Dec – national treasures we apparently can’t get enough of. Dominating the skyline, Durham Cathedral

stands as a jaw-dropping tribute to Norman architecture, perched proudly above the River Wear. Meanwhile, in Gateshead, the Angel of the North

spreads its iconic wings, a modern marvel that looms large in both landscape and lore. It’s a region of contrasts – ancient, modern, and unashamedly

Geordie at heart.

Auckland Castle

www.aucklandcastle.org

BALTIC Centre for Contemporary

Art

www.baltic.art

Bamburgh Castle

www.bamburghcastle.com

Beamish,

The North of England Open Air

Museum

www.beamish.org.uk

Berwick-upon-Tweed Barracks

and Main Guard

www.english-heritage.org.uk

Bowes Museum

www.thebowesmuseum.org.uk

Cragside: National Trust

www.nationaltrust.org.uk/cragside

Discovery Museum

www.discoverymuseum.org.uk

Durham Cathedral

www.durhamcathedral.co.uk

Durham Tourist Information

www.durhamtourism.co.uk

Gateshead Millennium Bridge

www.gatesheadmillennium

bridge.com

Hexham Abbey

www.hexhamabbey.org.uk

Jarrow Hall – Anglo-Saxon Farm,

Village and Bede Museum

www.jarrowhall.com

Kirkleatham Museum

www.redcarcleveland.gov.uk

Laing Art Gallery

www.laingartgallery.org.uk

Lindisfarne Priory

www.englishheritage.org.uk/lindisfarne

Locomotion: The National

Railway Museum at Shildon

www.locomotion.org.uk

MetroCentre

www.metrocentre.uk.com

Middlesbrough Institute of

Modern Art (MIMA)

www.mima.art

Middlesbrough Tourist

Information Centre and Box

Office

www.visitmiddlesbrough.org

National Glass Centre

www.nationalglasscentre.com

Ormesby Hall: National Trust

www.nationaltrust.com

Preston Park Museum & Grounds

www.prestonparkmuseum.co.uk

Raby Castle

www.rabycastle.com

Redcar & Cleveland Tourism

www.redcar-cleveland.gov.uk

Richardson Dees Park

www.northtyneside.gov.uk

Riverside Park

www.stockton.gov.uk

Sage Gateshead

www.sagegateshead.com

Saltburn Cliff Tramway

www.redcar-cleveland.gov.uk

Seaton Delaval Hall: National

Trust

www.nationaltrust.org.uk/

seaton-delaval-hall

Segedunum Roman Fort &

Museum

www.segedunumromanfort.org.uk

Shipley Art Gallery

www.shipleyartgallery.org.uk

South Shields Museum & Art

Gallery

www.southshieldsmuseum.org.uk

Stephenson Steam Railway

www.tynemuseums.org.uk

Sunderland Empire Theatre

www.atgtickets.com

Sunderland Museum & Winter

Gardens

www.sunderlandmuseum.org.uk

Tanfield Railway

www.tanfield-railway.co.uk

The Auckland Project

www.aucklandproject.org

The Bowes Railway

www.bowesrailway.co.uk

The Inn Collection

www.inncollectiongroup.com

Tynemouth Aquarium

www.tynemouthaquarium.co.uk

Tynemouth Priory and Castle

www.english-heritage.org.uk

Victoria Tunnel

www.ouseburntrust.org.uk/

victoria-tunnel

Great North Museum: Hancock

www.greatnorthmuseum.org.uk

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Hadrian's Wall

www.englishheritage.org.uk/hadrianswall

Hardwick Park

www.durham.gov.uk/hardwickpark

Hartlepool Art Gallery

www.hartlepoolartgallery.co.uk

Hartlepool Historic Quay

www.nmrn.org.uk

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Uncover

History at

Raby Castle

Without a doubt, one of the most

impressive intact castles in the

North of England.

Built by the mighty Neville family in the 14th

Century, Raby has been home to the Vane

family since 1626. You’ll be fascinated as

knowledgeable and friendly guides help

bring history to life with tours of the halls and

chambers, which house fabulous interiors, art

collections and dramatic architecture. Explore

the picturesque parkland and meet the herds of

red and fallow deer.

Discover a woodland hideaway playground at The

Plotters’ Forest, built within a Christmas tree plantation,

where ‘close to nature’ takes on a whole new meaning.

Think acres of unexpected elegance, complete with heritage

buildings, remodelled gardens, stylish shopping and local

food sourced or inspired from the Raby Estates.

Experience the

Force of Nature

Discover one of the most impressive waterfalls

in England situated in the North Pennines Area

of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Learn more

about the geology, history and wildlife on the

woodland walk to the falls, choose from a guided

walk or use the Raby Estates app for points of

interest along the way.

The hotel has new individually designed ensuite

bedrooms, combining country charm with

fresh, modern facilities. Alongside this, the hotel

has a popular restaurant and serves delicious hot

drinks and scones through to evening meals.

Visit www.raby.co.uk/raby-castle or email admin@raby.co.uk or call 01833 660202

As seen on Channel 4’s Matt Baker: Christmas Travels with Mum & Dad

and BBC Two’s Robson Green’s Weekend Escapes

The North West

The Industrial Revolution forged cities of grit and grandeur, now home to football teams that spark endless debate as the

"greatest" (or at least the wealthiest). This corner of England, the third most densely populated after the South East and

London, offers something for everyone. Liverpool hums with Beatles nostalgia on every corner, while Manchester

channels the swagger of the Stone Roses, Oasis, and its now-iconic MediaCity. For a change of pace, the Lake District

beckons with serene beauty, and estuaries buzz with birdlife. It’s a region where industry meets artistry, and urban energy

gives way to natural calm.

Arley Hall & Gardens

www.arleyhallandgardens.com

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Arndale Shopping Centre

www.manchesterarndale.com

Beatrix Potter Gallery

www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Blackpool Pleasure Beach

www.blackpoolpleasurebeach.com

Bolton Tourism

www.visitbolton.com/grouptravel

Bury’s Award Winning Market

www.bury.gov.uk

Capesthorne Hall

www.capesthorne.com

Chester Cathedral

www.chestercathedral.com

Manchester Cathedral

www.manchestercathedral.org

Silk Museum

www.thesilkmuseum.co.uk

The Beatles Story

www.beatlesstory.com

East Lancashire Railway

www.eastlancsrailway.org.uk

Hayes Garden World Ambleside

www.hayesgardenworld.co.uk

Holker Hall & Gardens

www.holker.co.uk

Jodrell Bank Observatory

www.jodrellbank.net

Lake District Estates

www.lakedistrictestates.com

Lowry Outlet Mall

www.lowryoutletmall.com

Manchester United Football Club

Museum & Ground Tours

www.manutd.com/museum

Mersey Ferries Limited

www.merseyferries.co.uk

Poulton Hall

www.poultonhall.co.uk

Royal Liver Building

www.royalliverbuilding.com

Samlesbury Hall

www.samlesburyhall.co.uk

South Tynedale Railway

www.south-tynedalerailway.org.uk

Southport – England’s Classic

Resort

www.visitsouthport.com

Strawberry Field

www.strawberryfield

liverpool.com

Summer Grove Halls

www.summergrovehalls.co.uk

Tate Liverpool

www.tate.org.uk/liverpool

The Cavern Club

www.cavernclub.org

The Lakes Distillery

www.lakesdistillery.com

The Trafford Centre

www.traffordcentre.co.uk

The World of Glass

www.worldofglass.com

Visit Blackpool

www.visitblackpool.com

World of Beatrix Potter Attraction

www.hop-skip-jump.com

Liverpool Football Club

Anfield Road, Anfield L4 0TH


Tel: 0151 906 1817

www.lfc.tv/tours

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Unmissable. Immersive.

The LFC Stadium Tour.

Available in 13 languages

The New LFC Museum

• Discounted Group Rates for 15+ • Free Coach Parking

• Free Tour for Group Leader • Services of a dedicated Groups Team

Book now at


or call 0151 906 1817

The South East

The South East: where gardens bloom, coastlines dazzle, and the weather is – dare we say – reliably pleasant. Just a

stone’s throw from London, this region is a delightful mix of gently rolling countryside, two breathtaking National Parks,

and more sunshine than Britain usually dares to promise. It’s the sort of place that feels like it’s always on holiday, which

might explain why it’s a perennial favourite for day trips, weekends, and longer escapes. From the cultural treasures

tucked into charming towns to endless seaside strolls, it’s a corner of England that’s as inviting as it is picturesque.

Amberley Museum & Heritage

Centre

www.amberleymuseum.co.uk

Anne of Cleves House and

Museum

www.sussexpast.co.uk/propertiesto-discover/anne-of-cleves-house

Ardington House

www.ardingtonhouse.com

Buckler's Hard

www.bucklershard.co.uk

Buscot Park

www.buscotpark.com

Canterbury Roman Museum

www.canterbury-museum.co.uk

Chiddingstone Castle

www.chiddingstonecastle.org.uk

Didcot Railway

Centre

www.didcotrailwaycentre.org.uk

Exbury Gardens and Steam

Railway

www.exbury.co.uk

Furzey Gardens

www.minsteadtrust.org.uk

Hever Castle & Gardens

www.hevercastle.co.uk

Hook Norton Brewery

www.hooky.co.uk

Hovertravel

www.hovertravel.com

JGF Passenger Boats

www.jgf-boats.co.uk

Arundal Castle

www.arundelcastle.org

Kingston Bagpuize House

www.kingstonbagpuizehouse.com

Ascot Racecourse

www.ascot.co.uk

Battle of Britain Memorial

www.battleofbritainmemorial.org

Beale Park

www.bealepark.co.uk

Beaulieu National Motor Museum

www.beaulieu.co.uk

Christ Church Gate, The Precincts,

Canterbury, Kent CT1 2EE

90-minute guided walking tours of

Canterbury’s medieval lanes and

Cathedral Precincts with an expert

guide. All group sizes and ages

welcome. Multiple languages and

themed tours available.

Open year-round, all weather! Tel: +44 (0)1227 459779

guides@canterburyguidedtours.com www.canterburyguidedtours.com

Kew Gardens

www.kew.org

Lewes Castle and Museum

www.sussexpast.co.uk/propertiesto-discover/lewes-castle

Markshall Estate

www.markshall.org.uk

Bewl Water

www.bewlwater.co.uk

Blenheim Palace

www.blenheimpalace.com

Bodleian Library

www.bodleian.ox.ac.uk

Borde Hill Garden

www.bordehill.co.uk

Brighton Palace Pier

www.brightonpier.co.uk

Bletchley Park

www.bletchleypark.org.uk

Bombay Sapphire Distillery

www.distillery.bombaysapphire.com

Chinnor & Princes Risborough

Railway

www.chinnorrailway.co.uk

Bluebell Railway

Sheffield Park Station, East Sussex,TN22 3QL

grouptravel@bluebell-railway.com

Tel:01825 720800. www.bluebell-railway.com

Cogges Manor Farm

www.cogges.org.uk

Colchester Zoo

www.colchesterzoo-zoo.co.uk

Colne Valley Railway

www.colnevalleyrailway.co.uk

Cotswold Wildlife Park

www.cotswoldwildlifepark.co.uk

Denbies Wine Estate

www.denbiesvineyard.co.uk

Designed to entertain and amaze, Leeds

Castle offers over 900 years of fascinating

history, seasonal gardens, thrilling events,

and unexpected experiences for all ages.

Maidstone, Kent, ME17 1PL

Email: bookings@leeds-castle.co.uk

Telephone: 01622 767865

www.leeds-castle.com/groups

Globalls

www.globalls.co.uk

Guildford Tourist Information

Centre

www.visitguildford.com

Hangloose Adventures

www.hangloosebluewater.com

Hedingham Castle

www.hedinghamcastle.co.uk

Herstmonceux Castle Gardens

and Grounds

www.herstmonceux-castle.com

Marwell Zoo

www.marwell.org.uk

Mary Rose Museum

www.maryrose.org

Marlipins Museum

www.sussexpast.co.uk/propertiesto-discover/marlipins-museum

Mid Hants Railway Ltd

'Watercress Line'

www.watercressline.co.uk

Milestones Museum

www.milestonesmuseum.org.uk

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Unforgettable

Group Visits

at

Leeds castle

In Kent

Designed to entertain and amaze every day!

Groups enjoy over 900 years of history, seasonal gardens,

thrilling events & unexpected experiences.

Events coming up soon

Branch Line Gala

Model Railway Weekend

Giants Of Steam

Railway 200 Celebrations

Southern At War

Bluebell Local Market

Bluebell Music Festival

Diesel Gala

Bluebell Beer Festival

For More Information Visit - www.bluebell-railway.com/group-visits Or Email - grouptravel@bluebell-railway.com

Paultons Park

www.paultonspark.co.uk

Port Lympne Reserve

www.aspinallfoundation.org/portlympne

Portsmouth CC

www.visitportsmouth.co.uk

River and Rowing Museum

www.rrm.co.uk

Rochester Cathedral

www.rochestercathedral.org

Royal Armouries

www.armouries.org.uk

Stonor Park

www.stonor.com

The Living Rainforest

www.livingrainforest.org

The Mill At Sonning

www.millatsonning.com

The Observatory Science Centre

www.the-observatory.org

The Royal Navy Submarine

Museum

www.submarine-museum.co.uk

The Roald Dahl Museum and

Story Centre

www.roalddahl.com/museum

Visit Canterbury

www.canterbury.co.uk

Visit Maidstone

www.visitmaidstone.com

Weald & Downland Living

Museum

www.wealddown.co.uk

West Green House

www.westgreenhouse.co.uk

Winchester Science Centre &

Planetarium

www.winchestersciencecentre.org

Windsor Castle

www.royal.gov.uk

Leeds Castle

Windsor Racing Limited

www.windsor-racecourse.co.uk

WWT Arundel Wetland Centre

www.wwt.org.uk/arundel

Sulgrave Manor

www.sulgravemanor.org.uk

Visit Newbury

www.visitnewbury.org.uk

Sussex Past

www.sussexpast.co.uk

Visit Portsmouth

(No website listed)

Tangmere Aviation Museum

www.tangmere-museum.org.uk

Waddesdon Manor

www.waddesdon.org.uk

Leeds Castle

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EXPERIENCE THE GOLDEN AGE OF STEAM TRAVEL

FOR A SPECIAL JOURNEY

BACK IN TIME

• On board catering for a

delicious lunch or cream tea

• Group discounts for

15+ people

• Heritage stations

• Cafe & gift shops

• Great in all weather

• Free lunch and drink

for drivers

• Free coach parking

WAT E R C R E S S L I N E . C O . U K

T E L : 0 1 9 6 2 7 3 3 8 1 0

The South West

Cream first or jam? The South West doesn’t judge – it simply serves up both with a side of charm. This is the land that

inspired everyone from Enid Blyton to Daphne du Maurier and lent its dramatic landscapes to Poldark’s sweeping

cinematography. Two national parks, Exmoor and Dartmoor, frame the wild beauty, while the regency elegance of Bath

offers a gentler allure. Add UNESCO wonders like Stonehenge and the fossil-rich Jurassic Coast, plus pies, pasties, and

Padstow’s culinary delights, and you’ve got a region that feels like a love letter to England – best enjoyed with a scone in

Athelhampton House and

Gardens

www.athelhampton.co.uk

Avon River Cruises

www.avonvalleyrailway.org

Bodmin & Wenford

Railwaywww.bodminrailway.co.uk

Berkeley Castle

www.berkeley-castle.com

Brunel's SS Great Britain

www.ssgreatbritain.org

Buckfast Abbey

www.buckfast.org.uk

Camel Creek Adventure Park

www.camelcreek.co.uk

Chatham Historic Dockyard

www.thedockyard.co.uk

Cheddar Caves & Gorge

www.cheddarcaves.co.uk

Clovelly Visitor

Centrewww.clovelly.co.uk

Coldharbour Mill

www.coldharbourmill.org.uk

www.edenproject.com

Exeter Cathedral

www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk

Glastonbury Abbey

www.glastonburyabbey.com

Gloucester Docks

www.nmw.org.uk/gloucester

Hestercombe Gardens

www.hestercombe.com

KingstonMaurward

www.kingstonmaurward.com

Land's End Visitor Centre

www.landsend-landmark.co.uk

Langstone Cliff Hotel

www.langstone-hotel.co.uk

Longleat Enterprises

www.longleat.co.uk

Lynmouth Cliff Railway

www.cliffrailwaylynton.co.uk

Marsham Court Hotel

www.marshamcourthotel.co.uk

Mount Edgcumbe House and

Country Park

www.mountedgcumbe.gov.uk

Plymouth Boat Trips

2-5 Commercial Wharf

Barbican,Plymout. PL1 2NX

Tel: 01752 253153

info@plymouthboattrips.co.uk

www.plymouthboattrips.co.uk

Plymouth Gin Distillery

www.plymouthgin.com

Port Eliot Estate Office

www.porteliot.co.uk

Princess Theatre

www.atgtickets.com/torquay

Salisbury Cathedral

www.salisburycathedral.org.uk

South Devon Railway

www.southdevonrailway.co.uk

St Michael’s Mount

www.stmichaelsmount.co.uk

Stuart Line Cruises

www.stuartlinecruises.co.uk

Swanage Railway

www.swanagerailway.co.uk

Truro Cathedral

www.trurocathedral.org.uk

Yarn Market Hotel

www.yarnmarkethotel.co.uk

Compton Acres

www.comptonacres.co.uk

Cornwall Plus

www.cornwall-plus.co.uk

Cotswold Farm Park

www.cotswoldfarmpark.co.uk

Dartmouth Steam Railway &

River Boat Company

www.dartmouthrailriver.co.uk

Destination Bristol

www.visitbristol.co.uk

The Donkey Sanctuary

www.thedonkeysanctuary.org.uk

The Eden Project

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Buckfast Abbey is a registered Charity No. 232497

TOURS

STAY

EAT

Explore Devon’s Hidden Gem

The monks welcome you to their home and hope you find here, peace and tranquillity. Enjoy the Abbey's

beautiful architecture and gardens, restaurant and shops and stay overnight in Northgate House Hotel.

Ask about our Experience Packages for groups of 10 - 50 people.

Groups: 01364 645532 or Accommodation: 01364 645630 and quote GPSCHDIR0225

Concerts and events all year round. Please check our website for the 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 TQ110EE

• www.buckfast.org.uk

A warm welcome awaits at one of the most spectacular medieval buildings

in the country. Offering a great day out for groups, clubs and societies,

discover a range of fascinating tours to suit all interests, including...

HIGHLIGHTS TOUR

Step into 1,000 years of history and discover the fascinating

stories behind the building

CLOISTER FILMING TOUR

Learn the Cathedral’s recent history as a filming location

including the spaces that appeared in the Harry Potter films

CRYPT TOUR

Descend to this underground level of the Cathedral

and explore the earliest part of the building

...and much more!

For more information visit the Cathedral website:

www.gloucestercathedral.org.uk

To book your group visit, please contact us

at visits@gloucestercathedral.org.uk.

Yorkshire

The North York Moors and Yorkshire Dales: landscapes so breathtaking they could make poets of us all, though the

Brontë sisters got there first. Charlotte, Emily, and Anne found inspiration in this rugged beauty, weaving tales that still

haunt readers today. It’s a place where charming historical cities and postcard-perfect villages dot a countryside so

picturesque, even its proud inhabitants call it “God’s own country” – and who’s arguing? Rolling hills, dramatic heatherclad

moors, and a sense of timelessness linger here, where the past feels close enough to touch, and the present is just as

irresistibly captivating.

Bedern Hall

www.bedernhall.co.uk

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Beningbrough Hall, Gallery and

Gardens

beningbrough@nationaltrust.org.uk

Bizzie Lizzies's

www.bizzielizzies.co.uk

Bolton Castle

www.boltoncastle.co.uk

Brontë Parsonage Museum

www.bronte.org.uk

Castle Howard

www.castlehoward.co.uk

Dales Countryside Museum

www.dalescountryside

museum.org.uk

Danby Lodge National Park

Centre

northyorkmoors.org.uu/danbylodge

The Deep

www.thedeep.co.uk

The Forbidden Corner Ltd

www.theforbiddencorner.co.uk

Flamingo Land Resort

www.flamingoland.co.uk

Harewood House Trust

www.harewood.org/visit/groups

Keighley & Worth Valley Railway

www.kwvr.co.uk

Lightwater Valley

www.lightwatervalley.co.uk

Visit Rydale

www.visitrydale.co.uk

Magna Science Adventure Centre

www.visitmagna.co.uk

World of James Herriot Ltd

www.worldofjamesherriot.com

Merchant Adventurers’ Hall

www.theyorkcompany.co.uk

York's Chocolate Story

www.yorkschocolatestory.com

Helmsley Walled Garden

Cleveland Way,Helmsley

North Yorkshire

YO62 5AH

Tel:01439 772 314

National Media Museum

www.nationalmediamuseum.org.uk

National Railway Museum

www.nrm.org.uk

JORVIK Viking Centre

www.jorvikvikingcentre.co.uk

Leeds Art Gallery

museumsandgalleries.leeds.gov.uk

North Yorkshire Moors Railway

www.nymr.co.uk

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www.helmingham.com

Discover the beauty and tranquillity of Helmingham

Hall’s breathtaking gardens and park. Explore the

classic parterre, vibrant walled kitchen garden, and

exquisite herb and knot gardens.

Enjoy all your favourite barista-style drinks in the

Café, paired with delicious bites and sweet treats.

Browse the shops for unique gifts, local produce,

and garden treasures – and don’t forget to explore

our calendar of seasonal events happening

throughout the year.

Wales

Wales: a land of contrasts, where valleys once echoed with the sound of mining now lead to Snowdonia’s majestic peaks

and some of Britain’s longest, golden beaches. History buffs will revel in St David’s, the UK’s tiniest city, with its aweinspiring

cathedral, while castle enthusiasts are spoiled for choice in the “castle capital of the world.” Conwy,

Caernarfon, Caerphilly, Beaumaris – the names alone sound like an adventure. For coastal getaways, over 100 beaches

await, including 33 Blue Flag gems. From Swansea’s shores and the Gower Peninsula to Pembrokeshire and Anglesey,

Wales serves up beauty with a side of soul.

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www.greenwoodfamilypark.

co.uk

Great Orme Tramway

www.greatormetramway.

co.uk

Llechwedd Slate Caverns

www.llechwedd-slatecaverns.co.uk

Llanberis Lake Railway

www.lake-railway.co.uk

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Penrhyn Castle

www.nationaltrust.org.uk/pe

nrhyn-castle

Royal Mint

www.royalmint.com

Snowdon Mountain Railway

www.snowdonrailway.co.uk

South Wales Tourism

www.southernwales.com

St Davids Cathedral

www.stdavidscathedral.org.uk

Stradey Park Hotel

www.stradeyparkhotel.com

Aberglasney Restoration Trust

www.aberglasney.org

Bala Lake Railway

www.bala-lake-railway.co.uk

Bodnant Welsh Food

www.bodnantwelshfood.co.uk

Cadw

www.cadw.wales.gov.uk

Llys y Frân Country Park &

Reservoir

www.llys-y-fran.co.uk

Merthyr Leisure Village

www.merthyrleisuretrust.co.uk

Millennium Stadium

www.millenniumstadium.

com

Pontcysyllte Aqueduct

www.pontcysyllteaqueduct.co.uk

Portmeirion

www.portmeirion-village.com

Powis Castle And Garden

www.nationaltrust.org.uk/po

wis-castle

Techniquest

www.techniquest.org

Tourism Swansea Bay

www.tourismswanseabay.co.uk

The Royal Welsh

Showground

www.rwas.wales

The Welshpool & Llanfair

Light Railway

www.wllr.org.uk

Cardiff Castle

www.cardiffcastle.com

Cardiff University

www.cardiff.ac.uk

Aberystwyth Cliff Railway

www.aberystwythcliff

railway.co.uk

Dilplomat Hotel

www.diplomat-hotelwales.com

Dyffryn Gardens

www.dyffryngardens.org.uk

Dylan Thomas Boathouse

www.dylanthomasboat

house.com

Ffestiniog and Welsh

Highland Railways

www.festrail.co.uk

GreenWood Family Park

Nanteos Mansion

Country House

Nanteos Mansion, Nr Rhydyfelin,

Aberystwyth. Ceredigion. Wales.

SY23 4LU

T: +44 (0) 1970 600522

www.nanteos.com

National Botanic Garden of

Wales

www.gardenofwales.org.uk

National Waterfront Museum

www.museumwales.ac.uk

National Wool Museum

www.museumwales.ac.uk

North Wales Tourism

www.groupsnorthwales.co.uk

Pembroke Castle

www.pembroke-castle.co.uk

Rhondda Cynon Taf

www.croesorhct.cymru


Museum

A Welsh Coal Mining Experience is great

for groups! We have lots of options for tour

organisers including ready-made packages

with The Royal Mint Experience and

Hensol Castle Distillery. Take a look below

at what’s on offer or call 01443 682036

www.rhonddaheritagepark.com

Vale of Rheidol Railway Ltd

www.rheidolrailway.co.uk

Visit Cardiff

www.visitcardiff.com

Visit South Wales

www.visitsouthernwales.org

Wales Millennium Centre

www.wmc.org.uk

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EWCH I

Lleoliad gwobrwyol sy'n addas i

deuluoedd sy'n gartref i:

Taith Dan

Ddaear yr

Aur Du

Ewch ar y daith a gwrando ar

atgofion diddorol glöwr.

DRAM!

Mwynhewch y cyffro o reidio

mewn dram glo sydd wedi

rhedeg gyda'n profiad rhithwir.

Caffe Bracchi

Mae ein caffi ar y safle yn cynnig

prydau, teisennod a diodydd ac

mae'n lle perffaith i ymlacio.

VISIT

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!

Enjoy the thrill of riding a

runaway coal dram with our

virtual experience.

Caffe Bracchi

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

AM DDIM /FREE

TREHAFOD

Scotland

Scotland: a land of breathtaking variety, where mist-cloaked mountains, shimmering lochs, and rugged islands meet

castles, beaches, and world-famous golf courses. From the Highlands to the Western Isles, every corner has its story.

Sporting pursuits abound – golf, fishing, falconry, and more – while the culinary scene has risen to global acclaim, with

sustainability and provenance setting the standard. Edinburgh remains a perennial favourite, with its Royal Mile, elegant

New Town, and eerie subterranean tours. Throw in the allure of island-hopping across the Hebrides, and the only

challenge is deciding what to skip in this feast for the senses.

Annandale Distillery

www.annandaledistillery.com

Armadale Castle, Gardens &

Museum of the Isles

www.armadalecastle.com

Balmoral

www.balmoralcastle.com

Blair Castle

www.blair-castle.co.uk

Castle Hill Heritage Centre

www.castletownheritage.co.uk

Castle of Mey

www.castleofmey.org.uk

Crieff Visitor Centre

www.crieff.co.uk

Dolphin Spirit Inverness

www.dolphinspirit.co.uk

Dunvegan Castle and Gardens

Edinburgh Military Tattoo

www.edintattoo.co.uk

Floors Castle

www.roxburghe.net/castle

Glamis Castle

www.glamis-castle.co.uk

Glen Moray

www.glenmoray.com

Gordon Castle Walled Garden

www.gordoncastle.co.uk

Hard Rock Cafe Edinburgh

www.hardrockcafes.info

Hopetoun House

www.hopetoun.co.uk

Isle of Arran Distillery

www.arranwhisky.com

Inveraray Castle

www.inveraray-castle.com

Keith & Dufftown Railway

www.keith-dufftownrailway.co.uk

Mellerstain House and Gardens

www.mellerstain.com

Mull of Galloway

www.mull-of-galloway.co.uk

National Mining Museum

Scotland

www.nationalmining

museum.com

The National Trust for Scotland

www.nts.org.uk

New Lanark World Heritage Site

www.newlanark.org

Scone Palace

www.scone-palace.co.uk

Scottish Football Museum

www.scottishfootballmuseum.org.uk

Secret Bunker

www.secretbunker.co.uk

Sterling Mills Shopping Centre

www.sterlingmills.com

The Dalgarven Mill

www.dalgarvenmill.org.uk

The Devil’s Porridge Museum

www.devilsporridge.org.uk

R&A World Golf Museum

www.worldgolfmuseum.com

VisitScotland

www.visitscotland.org

The R&A World Golf

Museum is excited to

announce the opening of

their new exhibition,

‘Bunker Shots: Stories of

Golf and Conflict’ in April.

It may come as a surprise

that golf and conflict often

go arm in arm. Conflict, in

many forms, has long

shaped equipment, courses,

and the careers and lives of

golfers themselves. But

despite inevitable loss and

tragedy, the game has also

brought relief to and aided

the recovery of servicemen

and women for well over a

century.

Upon the 80th anniversary

of the end of the Second

World War, explore

fascinating yet little-known

collections and discover

inspiring testimonies around

golf and conflict at the R&A

World Golf Museum.

Discounted admission rates

are available for groups of

10 or more.

For more information or to

make a booking, please

contact

museumfoh@randa.org.

Groups can enjoy a

delightful meal at The

Niblick Restaurant & Bar,

the perfect place to unwind

and discuss the exhibition,

with views over the Old

Course, West Sands and

The Royal and Ancient

Clubhouse.

Visitors may also explore

their retail shop to find an

exclusive selection of

souvenirs to remember their

visit. They’re the only shop

to feature collections from

The Open, AIG Women’s

Open, Senior Open and

Walker Cup all in one

convenient location.

Coach parking: A drop-off

point is available beside the

Museum on Golf Place,

with additional parking at

West Sands Beach, a fiveminute

walk away.

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The Past, Present and Future of Golf

Brought to Life Around You

Visit us in St Andrews

R&A SHOP

GALLERIES

THE NIBLICK RESTAURANT & BAR

V I S I T WO R L D G O L F M U S E U M .CO M F O R M O R E

D E TAI L S A N D T O B O O K T I C K E TS

alongside their precious

spirit. Marvel at the

impressive scale of their

beautifully restored historic

kiln, a vital link to distilling

heritage. Feel the vibrant

energy as you walk through

the bustling production

room, witnessing firsthand

the meticulous process,

gleaming twin copper stills,

and the passion poured into

every drop of their awardwinning

Single Malt Scotch

Whisky.

Scotland

At Annandale, you don't

just observe – you connect

with centuries of Scottish

tradition and craftsmanship.

Engage your senses,

understand the journey

from barley to bottle, and

truly explore the genuine

spirit of Scotland. Visit

Annandale Distillery and

experience the magic for

yourself.

Annandale Distillery,

Northfield, Annan, DG12

5LL – 01461 207817

AnnandaleDistillery.com

Discover the True Spirit of

Scotland at Annandale

Distillery

Journey into the heart of

Scotland's national drink

with an unforgettable visit

to Annandale Distillery –

Scotland’s Single Cask

Distillery. Go beyond the

bottle and get up close with

their fully operational

distillery, experiencing the

authentic sights, sounds,

and scents of traditional

whisky making right here in

Annan.

This is your chance to

explore the very soul of

their craft. Step inside the

cool, atmospheric depths of

their original bonded

warehouse, where

generations of casks have

rested, and history matures

The National Mining

Museum Scotland

Based at the wonderfully

preserved Lady Victoria

Colliery in Newtongrange,

offers a memorable and

educational day out for

groups. Guided tours are

led by former miners who

bring the story of Scotland’s

industrial past to life with

first-hand knowledge and

engaging anecdotes.

The tour, lasting around 1

hour and 15 minutes,

includes the Pithead, the

recreated underground

roadway, and Europe’s

largest surviving winding

engine. Alternatively,

groups can opt for a self-led

visit using the free audio

guide, available to

download in advance

(visitors are encouraged to

bring their own

headphones).

Group visits also include

access to two floors of

award-winning exhibitions,

exploring coal mining’s

social, technological, and

cultural impact.

The site offers free coach

parking, a gift shop, and a

cafe. Group discounts are

available, and visits must be

booked in advance.

To plan your visit, email

reception@nationalmining

museum.com or call

0131 663 7519.

More details at: www.

nationalminingmuseum.com

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Discover the Spirit of

Uncork an unforgettable tour experience at Annandale Distillery,

where history and craftsmanship intertwine. Annandale Distillery offers

a captivating journey for every whisky enthusiast. Whether you're a

curious newcomer or a seasoned connoisseur, our range of tours and

tastings promises to delight and inspire.

BOOK A TOUR

Explore our working distillery on the Classic Tour, perfect for newcomers.

Delve deeper with the 1836 Tour, uncovering Annandale's rich history.

Or, refine your palate at our Whisky Tasting Masterclass.

There's a perfect dram and a perfect tour for everyone.

Come, discover yours.

Annandale Distillery, Northfield, Annan, DG12 5LL - just 30 minutes away on the A75 | 01461 207817

www.AnnandaleDistillery.com

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