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Vintage Railways of the Isle of Man

Vintage Railways of the Isle of Man

6 days £799 pp £749 pp

Explore the Isle of Man aboard historic trains and enjoy 5 nights in 4-Star hotels
Ascend Snaefell on the British Isles’ only electric mountain railway for great views
Enjoy a guided drive on the TT racing circuit with commentary from a racer

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The Highlands by Steam

Edinburgh & the Highlands by Steam

6 days £999 pp £899 pp

Enjoy Edinburgh before exploring Scotland's lochs, mountains and glens
Travel the West Highland Line on the world famous Jacobite Steam Train
Spend 5 nights in 3-star hotels in Edinburgh and Blair Atholl

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Railways & Castles of Wales

Railways and Castles of Wales

6 days £799 pp £699 pp

Climb to the summit of Snowdon by train and explore Wales on the Ffestiniog Railway
Enjoy 5 nights in a 4-Star hotel in the Victorian seaside resort of Llandudno
Step back in time on guided tours of Caernarfon, Conwy and Gwydir castles

British Isles - Rail and Escorted Holidays

From the Scottish Highlands to the Isles of Scilly, the British Isles has centuries of history, culture and stunning landscapes to uncover. Explore historic cities, journey on celebrated heritage railways across ancient landscapes and sail to untouched islands such as Skye, Orkney, or the Isle of Wight.

Our escorted tours reveal many treasures of the British Isles and Ireland. Wherever you wish to explore, from the remote Outer Hebrides and the Scottish Glens, Yorkshire and Northumberland to Dublin and the Enchanting Emerald Isle, we have a tour to match.

Discover unique sites such as the Ancient Stones & Treasures of Wiltshire and other inspiring destinations in England, Scotland and Wales all year round, or consider one of our ever-popular seasonal Christmas tours for a truly memorable festive season.

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Edinburgh

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Edinburgh, Fort William and The West Highlands

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The Isle of Man

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Norwich & the Norfolk Broads

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Norwich and the Norfolk Broads

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Lake Windemere

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Lakes and Dales by Rail

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Highland Adventure

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Lighthouse at the Needles

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Skye, Orkney and the Wild North

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Skye, Orkney and the Wild North

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The Callanish Stones

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Lewis, Skye & the Highlands of Scotland

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Explore Yorkshire by Rail

12/Nov

Robert Robson

“Very enjoyable and interesting 4 night break. Harrogate an excellent base. Hotel couldn't be faulted, food very good and plentiful. Ample free parking, which made for a stress free break. Friendly, helpful staff. Very skilled, knowledgeable and experienced coach driver and courier. Excellent value.

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Norwich & Norfolk

11/Nov

Roy

“Excellent trip. Good use of trains and a very pleasant tour guide. Thank you.

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Valleys and Railways of Mid Wales

30/Oct

T Hawkyard

“The usual excellent holiday with a good guide. It was a pity that the planned railway journey on the last day couldn’t happen because the railway had shut for winter. In fairness, we were given plenty of warning that this was the case

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The Isle of Man

30/Oct

Mr K Lee

“Never been to Isle of Man before. Well worth a visit. The Ascot Hotel was excellent, with great food, all done buffet style, with wide choices. Excursions well planned with very knowledgeable coach driver.

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Edinburgh, the Highlands and Islands

30/Oct

NEWHART, KENT

“The trip and scenery and food were fantastic. As well as the accommodations! Our guide, Rosie is what really pulled the trip together...she was wonderful!! Improvements: The roads are very winding and too much time on the coaches, sometimes made us out of sorts. Drivers were excellent...

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Yorkshire and Northumberland

29/Oct

Michael Brander

“An enjoyable holiday with a good itinerary

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Highland Adventure

28/Oct

Wendy Langley

“An excellent tour that was well planned with a great itinerary. Our tour guide Garth had a lot of knowledge that he passed on, giving us lots of information and history. He was great.

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Railways and Castles of Wales

28/Oct

Sandra

“A most enjoyable experience that lived up to expectations.

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Vintage Railways of the Isle of Man

27/Oct

John Thwaites

“Nothing went wrong but we would have preferred not having to walk to the hotel when we arrived.

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Where Best to Spend Christmas and New Year

Where Best to Spend Christmas and New Year

10/08/2023 · By Sam Priestley

Champagne amid snowy scenery, travelling through frosty landscapes, and having your Christmas lunch served to you in luxury, there’s no Christmas and New Year quite like the one you’ll experience when on a festive trip. But some places do the celebrations better than others and some destinations just seem to embody the season. Here’s our pick of where to spend Christmas and New Year.