Ludlow on Market Day
Monday 1st June
£32pp
Ludlow has long been one of our favourite destinations with its restored castle which offers excellent views over the town. The town is compact with all its main attraction, shops and street market all close together near the castle. (Castle entrance optional)
Princess River Cruise
Tuesday 9th June
£60pp
NEW: We travel to the River Trent near Nottingham where we have included a 3-hour river cruise abord the Nottingham Princess with a two-course traditional roast dinner served during your voyage. Pork or Chicken Roast with Yorkshire pudding, potatoes and seasonal veg followed by Black Forest Gateau plus tea or coffee.
Barnsdale Gardens and Rutland Water
Tuesday 16th June
£66pp
NEW: A morning visit to Barnsdale Gardens which boasts Britain’s largest collection of individually designed gardens. The gardens were made famous by Geoff Hamilton’s BBC Gardeners World.
After our visit here we travel the short distance to Rutland Water where we enjoy a 1 ½ hour cruise aboard the Rutland Belle with coffee included and a visit to Normanton Church.
Waterperry Gardens and Oxford
Wednesday 17th June
£45pp
NEW: We head out along the M40 for a morning visit to Waterperry Gardens before continuing into Oxford for the afternoon.
Waterperry Gardens are a magical place where you are surrounded by beautiful trees, shrubs and flowers, classical borders, modern planting, secret corners and long vista. Made famous by Beatrix Havergal who established her School of Horticulture for Ladies here from 1932 to 1971, it’s now home to 20 acres of beautifully landscaped ornamental gardens.
Oxford is famous for its Inspector Morse connections and Universities, and has one of Britain’s most beautiful and historic city centres.
Royal Ascot
Thursday 18th June
£85pp
NEW: A fun day at the races today, our price includes coach travel and entrance ticket to the Windsor Enclosure plus a glass of Prosecco on arrival. We will park in Coach Park 10 where picnics are allowed so you are welcome to bring along a picnic to eat prior to heading off to the races, plus if you like, bring a blanket or small folding deckchair to sit on. Please label your picnic boxes and chairs as these will be stowed in the coach locker for the journey.
Queen Elizabeth II – Her life in Style
Monday 22nd June
£61pp
NEW: This exciting new exhibition at the Kings Gallery, Buckingham Palace opens in April 2026. – ONLY 30 tickets available for this date.
Buckingham Palace will host the largest exhibition dedicated to Queen Elizabeth ll fashion, titled ‘Her Life in Style’. The exhibition will feature approximately 200 items from her wardrobe, showcasing clothing worn throughout her life from her early years as a princess to her life as queen, many items on display for the very first time.
Castleton and High Peak Scenic Tour
Tuesday 23rd June
£32pp
We begin with a morning visit to Buxton where we stop for 1 hour having travelled via the scenic A515 route. We then begin another very scenic route via Whaley Bridge, Glossop and The Snake Pass before passing the Ladybower Reservoir on route to Castleton.
Castleton is a beautiful village surrounded by high peaks and overlooked by the ruins of 11th C. Peveril Castle. There are several pubs and cafes as well as independent shops in the narrow lanes. The nearby caves are famous for their unique mineral formations, in particular Blue John, which is only found in this area.
Canal Cruise and Afternoon Tea
Wednesday 24th June
£72pp
NEW: We begin our day with a visit to Lichfield before continuing to Penkridge for a leisurely 2-hour cruise along the tranquil Staffordshire and Worcester canal, where time slows and every view feels like a painting. As you glide past charming countryside, stone bridges, and sleepy waterside villages, you will be served an afternoon tea including unlimited tea or coffee. The boat has a bar and toilets on board
Camden Market and Canal Trip
Wednesday 24th June
£61pp
We travel to Little Venice where we board our boat for a 45-minute cruise on the Regent Canal with live commentary as we cruise past Regents Park and London Zoo and enjoy London from a different perspective before arriving at Camden Market. Camden Market has over a thousand unique shops, stalls, bars and cafe for you to explore. After about 3 hours here we rejoin our boat for the return cruise to Little Venice.