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Self-Drive & Tour

14 tours from £549pp

Designed to suit your travel preferences, our Self-Drive & Tour holidays feature flexible travel so you can make your own way to your chosen destination. Once there, enjoy a remarkable programme of fully escorted excursions with included travel by coach, along with hand-picked accommodation boasting excellent facilities and fantastic locations. Your friendly Tour Manager will be with you every step of the way, and in the company of your group, you can discover the UK's wonderful sights on a great British staycation.

Introducing a collection of make-your-own-way UK breaks

Castle Howard

Introducing a collection of make-your-own-way UK breaks

Featuring:

  • Flexible travel
  • Hand-picked accommodation
  • Fully escorted excursions with included coach travel

Enjoy a tour of Sandringham House and admire the opulent interiors and remarkable collections, chug along the beautiful Torbay coastline on the Dartmouth Steam Railway, or discover Castle Howard – one of Britain’s finest historic properties – with its stunning landscaped gardens and parkland. From the mountain highs of Snowdon to the majestic beauty of the Lake District, immerse yourself in the best of our nation.

Flexible travel

Whether you prefer to drive, travel by train, or even fly, our Self-Drive & Tour holidays give you the freedom and flexibility to make your own way there at your convenience, with all the benefits of an escorted touring holiday by coach. Selected tours also have included flights.

Hand-picked accommodation

From historic hotels with a wealth of character and charm to countryside retreats located in idyllic surroundings, look forward to a comfortable stay with our specially selected accommodation. You can expect a range of first-class features and facilities, such as stylish restaurants and lounges, swimming pools with wellness facilities, and beautiful gardens.

Fully escorted excursions

Each holiday has a full programme of excursions with included travel by coach, taking in the best of your local surroundings and ensuring you get the most out of your break. Enjoy charming railways journeys, heritage tours, castle visits and more, along with enchanting festive experiences on our seasonal escapes.

How do our Self-Drive & Tour holidays work?

  • When it’s time for your holiday to begin, make your own way to your holiday accommodation at your pace and convenience.
  • Meet your fellow passengers and Tour Manager at your holiday accommodation and settle in.
  • Relax, unwind and enjoy your holiday in the company of your group – your driver or Tour Manager will always be on hand! From start to finish, everything is taken care of for you, with included coach travel for each excursion while you’re there.
  • When it’s time to depart, check out of your holiday accommodation and make your own way home at your pace and convenience.

Discover the best of Yorkshire with three nostalgic rail journeys, an idyllic canal cruise, and visits to Ripley Castle, Ripon and Haworth.

  • 4 nights hotel with English breakfast
  • 4 evening meals
  • Included coach travel on excursions
  • Services of an experienced Tour Manager

Availability:

  • 2025
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Discover the Peak District and Derbyshire Dales with journeys on heritage railway lines and a visit to Chatsworth House and Gardens.

  • 4 nights hotel with English breakfast
  • 4 evening meals
  • Included coach travel on excursions
  • Services of an experienced Tour Manager

Availability:

  • 2025
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Staying at the charming Llandudno Bay Hotel, explore the delights of Wales with journeys on four railways and a visit to Portmeirion.

  • 4 nights hotel with Welsh breakfast
  • 4 evening meals
  • Included coach travel on excursions
  • Services of an experienced Tour Manager

Availability:

  • 2025
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Experience the best of Britain’s West Country with nostalgic rail journeys through the area’s scenic landscapes and visits to unique attractions.

  • 4 nights hotel with English breakfast
  • 4 evening meals
  • Included coach travel on excursions
  • Services of an experienced Tour Manager

Availability:

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Travel onboard no less than five different railways on this tour along the beautiful Somerset and Devon coasts.

  • 4 nights hotel with English breakfast
  • 4 evening meals
  • Included coach travel on excursions
  • Services of an experienced Tour Manager

Availability:

  • 2025
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With a fantastic combination of memorable rail journeys and scenic countryside walks, this tour showcases the beauty of the Yorkshire Dales.

  • 4 nights hotel with English breakfast
  • 4 evening meals and 3 packed lunches
  • Services of two experienced local walking guides and a Tour Manager
  • Included coach travel on excursions

Availability:

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Blenheim Palace, Oxford & Royal Windsor for Solo Travellers

Enjoy a solo travellers tour full of delightful experiences, including Thames cruises and visits to Blenheim Palace, Windsor Castle and Oxford.

  • 4 nights hotel with English breakfast
  • 4 evening meals with an included drink
  • Tea and coffee after dinner each night
  • 3 lunches
  • Sole use of your own room
  • Entrance fees and coach travel for excursions
  • Services of an experienced Tour Manager

Availability:

  • 2025
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Enjoy a journey through time as we combine visits to some of Yorkshire’s great historic homes with a spectacular steam train journey.

  • 4 nights hotel with English breakfast
  • 4 evening meals
  • Included coach travel on excursions
  • Services of an experienced Tour Manager

Availability:

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From our base in Oxfordshire, this relaxing break includes no less than three cruises, as well as visits to Windsor Castle and Stonor Park!

  • 4 nights hotel with English breakfast
  • 2 lunches, 1 afternoon tea and 4 evening meals
  • Coach travel on excursions
  • Services of an experienced Tour Manager

Availability:

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  • 2026
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Luxury Steam on the Shakespeare Express

On this wonderful break, we take a journey on the Shakespeare Express from Derby to Stratford-upon-Avon and visit Bakewell and Chatsworth House.

  • 3 nights hotel with English breakfast
  • 2 evening meals and 1 light supper with tea and coffee
  • Return journey from Derby to Stratford-upon-Avon in Pullman Class seating
  • Late-morning light brunch and afternoon tea on board the train
  • Entrance fees and coach transfers for all excursions
  • Services of an experienced Tour Manager

Availability:

  • 2025
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Recognised as one of the UK’s most stunning areas of natural beauty, the Peak District offers the perfect setting for beautiful, scenic walks.

  • 4 nights hotel with English breakfast
  • 4 evening meals and 3 packed lunches
  • Included coach travel on excursions
  • Services of two qualified walking guides and an experienced Tour Manager

Availability:

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Christmas in Stratford & the Countess of Evesham

Staying in the delightful town of Stratford-upon-Avon, enjoy journeys along the Countess of Evesham and the Severn Valley Railway.

  • 4 nights half-board accommodation
  • Traditional Christmas lunch on board the Countess of Evesham
  • Coach transfers for excursions
  • Services of an experienced Tour Manager

Availability:

  • 2025
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Enjoy journeys on the Kent & East Sussex and Bluebell railways, and discover the historic homes of Kent, including Chartwell and Hever Castle.

  • 4 nights hotel with English breakfast
  • 4 evening meals
  • Included coach travel on excursions
  • Services of an experienced Tour Manager

Availability:

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Unwind in lovely Norfolk with three railway journeys, a cruise on the Norfolk Broads, and visits to Oxburgh Hall and Sandringham Estate.

  • 4 nights hotel with English breakfast
  • 4 evening meals
  • Included coach travel on excursions
  • Services of an experienced Tour Manager

Availability:

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Good tidings we bring!

Fully escorted breaks
throughout the festive season

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