Chatsworth in Summer
Tuesday 8th July
£65pp
Chatsworth House has long been known as a centre for creativity and features art and artefacts that span 4,000 years. Explore over 25 rooms in the stately home, including the Painted Hall, State Rooms and Sculpture Gallery. Discover the history of the Devonshire family and how seventeen generations have each contributed to the creation of one of Derbyshire's finest country houses.
The 105-acre garden is the product of nearly 500 years of careful cultivation and includes an arboretum, rock garden, fountains, sculptures and more.
Portmeirion Italian Village
Monday 13th July
£47pp
NEW: Created by Welsh architect Clough Williams-Ellis from 1925 to 1976, in an Italian, Mediterranean style Portmeirion is now one of the premier tourist destinations in North Wales. As well as the fascinating architecture there are wonderful views of the river estuary plus shops and restaurants to enjoy.
We will have a scenic journey through Wales travelling via part of the Snowdonia National Park and should arrive in Portmeirion around midday, we will then have 4 hours to explore the village before enjoying more fabulous scenery on our homeward journey.
Bridgewater Gardens
Wednesday 22nd July
£46pp
NEW: The Royal Horticultural Societies Bridgewater Gardens are a modern garden rooted in an historic setting. Here you can explore 154 acres of glorious gardens close to the Salford historic Bridgewater Canal. Begin at the Worsley Welcome Garden then continue to discover the Paradise Garden, The Kitchen Garden and the Chinese Streamside Garden, plus, covering 11 acres, one of the largest Victorian Walled Gardens in the UK
Buckingham Palace with Guided Gardens Tour
Thursday 23rd July
£88pp
NEW: This year our visit to Buckingham Palace will be enhanced by a guided garden tour following your visit to the Staterooms. Your Highlight Garden Tour will commence 2 hours and 30 minutes after your timed entry into the Palace and will last approximately 45 minutes.
We have entry tickets booked for 13:15 and we have a maximum of 30 tickets so please book early to avoid disappointment.
Down Inn Carvery and Much Wenlock
Friday 24th July
£49pp
NEW: For our summertime visit to the Down Inn and their delicious 2-course carvery meal we will first make a stop in the beautiful medieval town of Much Wenlock. The coach drop-off point is a short walk from the town centre which has a true medieval feel and you will find historic buildings including the Guildhall and Holy Trinity Church. You can also discover how Much Wenlock inspired the modern Olympics. From here we travel the short distance to the Down Inn for our afternoon carvery meal.
Greenwich
Saturday 25th July
£32pp
NEW: We travel to Greenwich overlooking the River Thames on the outskirts of London where the coach will drop off on the coach bays on Carlton Way at the top of Greenwich Park near Blackheath Gate. From here visitors can walk down through the park to Greenwich where you will find the huge National Maritime Museum, the Cutty Sark and other attractions including the indoor Greenwich Market which was established in 1737. Walking down through the park there are excellent views of the River and the City beyond plus here you will find the Greenwich Observatory and the Prime Meridian. There are numerous eating places both in the park and in Greenwich itself.
Please note our price is for coach travel only, no entrance fees are included. Our ETA is 12 midday and our departure time will be 5pm.
Ironbridge Museums
Monday 27th July
£TBC
NEW: As the management of the Ironbridge sites is being taken over by the National Trust in March 2026, we are currently unable to get confirmed pricing for this trip. You can register your interest with us and we will contact you with confirmed details once they are known.
Windsor and River Thames Boat Trip
Tuesday 28th July
£56
We head to Runnymede where we board the 11:00 boat for a 1 ½ hour river cruise to Windsor. You then have just over 3 hours in Windsor before catching the return boat at 16:00. Arriving back in Runnymede at 17:30 and rejoining the coach for our journey home.