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Scotland is blessed with some of the most stunning scenery in Europe, with its glens, lochs and mountains, not to mention its world-famous golf courses, a spectacular coastline and fascinating islands steeped in history.
It also has a reputation for magnificent food, from haggis to haute cuisine. From the Lowlands to the Highlands, a tour in Scotland will be treasured for a lifetime.
Tours:
6 Nights Scottish Golf and Cuisine
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Beautiful countryside does not stop at the border with Scotland.
Rolling hills, ancient castles, wild coastlines and picturesque market towns abound in the north of England. World Heritage Sites such as Hadrian’s Wall, Durham Cathedral and Castle and the magical 900-year-old Fountains Abbey with the famous water gardens of Studley Royal are just a few of the “must-see” attractions of the region.
Discover Brontë country or take a stroll in history-steeped York, retracing the steps of the Romans 1700 years ago.
Tours:
2 Nights in Yorkshire
Devonshire Peaks and Yorkshire
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Almost everyone has heard or read snatches of poetry by Lakes Poets such as William Wordsworth and Samuel Taylor Coleridge. They were captivated and inspired by the beauty of the lakes and fells, as was Beatrix Potter, whose home at Hill Top near Hawkeshead has become a shrine for Peter Rabbit and Mrs Tiggy-winkle fans the world over.
The landscape, with its lakes and fells, is breathtaking.
Tours:
3 Nights in Wordsworth's Lake District
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Northern Ireland is enjoying somewhat of a renaissance and this is an exciting time to visit the country. The countryside is beautiful with mountain glens and loughs as well as glorious, unspoilt coastline. There has been much investment recently in Northern Ireland’s historic cities which offer lots of attractions.
See Londonderry, founded in the 6th century and today the only surviving walled city in Ireland. Visit the famous Giant’s Causeway or castles like Carrickfergus or Dunluce and follow in the footsteps of St Patrick. Whatever your interest we can tailor-make a tour to suit you.
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The East Midlands has something for everyone, from the smallest county of Rutland to the beautiful Peak District, Britain's first and most popular National Park with picturesque villages and grand houses such as Chatsworth – ‘Pride and Prejudice’ country! The battlefield where Richard III lost his crown (and his head), towering Lincoln Cathedral, Althorp, Sulgrave Manor, the pies of Melton Mowbray; there is so much to see to make the most of your stay.
Visit the vibrant and historic Cities of Derby, Leicester, Northampton and Nottingham; watch out for Robin Hood's Sherriff!
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The region covers a varied landscape from the Chiltern Hills in the West to the unique Cambridgeshire fens, the Norfolk Broads and the pretty, rolling Suffolk countryside. Among English landscape artists John Constable and Thomas Gainsborough were inspired by their native scenery.
Historic market towns and cities offer as much variety: the fine cathedrals at Norwich and Ely, the half-timbered medieval “wool towns” of Suffolk, such as Lavenham, the picturesque Abbey ruins at Bury St Edmunds and the historic waterfront at Ipswich. Add to this the Roman heritage of St Albans and Colchester and the ancient colleges of Cambridge University.
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The South East of England – garrison in war, gateway in peace. Invaded by the Romans, Vikings and William the Conqueror and the birthplace of England’s Royal Navy; the nation’s history is rooted deep in this region. Visitors will find a warm welcome and a legacy of Roman fortifications and villas, fine stately homes, castles, cathedrals and stunning gardens. With a mild climate the South East is a major wine growing region.
Discover Chatham’s Historic Dockyard, the Cinque Ports, the myriad of charming villages and towns from buzzing Brighton to the spa town of Tunbridge Wells. A region of beautiful landscapes from the ‘whalebacked’ chalk downs of Sussex, the ‘little Switzerland’ of Surrey’s hills to the orchards of Kent – traditionally known as the Garden of England. Discover the tranquil countryside through an unsurpassed network of footpaths. Enjoy a diverse coastline from the chalk cliffs of the Seven Sisters to the sandy beaches of Kent.
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Spectacular coastlines, with wild cliffs and smugglers’ caves, abound in Devon and Cornwall.
Modern attractions like the Eden Project contrast with ancient sites like Stonehenge. Rugged countryside like Dartmoor and Exmoor beckon walkers and others, such as Glastonbury and Tintagel, linked with King Arthur, are wrapped in myth and mystery.
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The Principality of Wales is awash with history, with more than 400 castles that guarded the hills and valleys beloved of the Welsh. With its own language and traditional costume, the Welsh welcome visitors to share in their unique heritage.
Just over the border are the English counties of Herefordshire and Shropshire, both with almost quintessential English countryside, but often missed by overseas and home-grown visitors.
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Once the engine room of the Industrial Revolution, the cities and towns of the Heart of England have undergone a revolution of their own over the last 30 years, with massive modernisation programmes.
But no visit to the area would be complete without a visit to Stratford-upon-Avon, the home of The Bard. Beautiful countryside abounds, particularly in the Cotswolds and the Malvern Hills, a lifelong inspiration for composer Edward Elgar.
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Little needs to be said about London, the capital of the United Kingdom and a major world trading centre since Roman times.
There are scores of “must-see” attractions, from Westminster and St Paul’s cathedrals to the Tower of London and the Tate Gallery. There is theatre-land in the West End and innumerable top quality restaurants featuring food from every corner of the globe.
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