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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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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We have found 14 Self-Drive and Tour holidays available from £549pp
Discover the best of Yorkshire with three nostalgic rail journeys, an idyllic canal cruise, and visits to Ripley Castle, Ripon and Haworth.
Discover the Peak District and Derbyshire Dales with journeys on heritage railway lines and a visit to Chatsworth House and Gardens.
Staying at the charming Llandudno Bay Hotel, explore the delights of Wales with journeys on four railways and a visit to Portmeirion.
Experience the best of Britain’s West Country with nostalgic rail journeys through the area’s scenic landscapes and visits to unique attractions.
Travel onboard no less than five different railways on this tour along the beautiful Somerset and Devon coasts.
With a fantastic combination of memorable rail journeys and scenic countryside walks, this tour showcases the beauty of the Yorkshire Dales.
Enjoy a solo travellers tour full of delightful experiences, including Thames cruises and visits to Blenheim Palace, Windsor Castle and Oxford.
Enjoy a journey through time as we combine visits to some of Yorkshire’s great historic homes with a spectacular steam train journey.
From our base in Oxfordshire, this relaxing break includes no less than three cruises, as well as visits to Windsor Castle and Stonor Park!
On this wonderful break, we take a journey on the Shakespeare Express from Derby to Stratford-upon-Avon and visit Bakewell and Chatsworth House.
Recognised as one of the UK’s most stunning areas of natural beauty, the Peak District offers the perfect setting for beautiful, scenic walks.
Staying in the delightful town of Stratford-upon-Avon, enjoy journeys along the Countess of Evesham and the Severn Valley Railway.
Enjoy journeys on the Kent & East Sussex and Bluebell railways, and discover the historic homes of Kent, including Chartwell and Hever Castle.
Unwind in lovely Norfolk with three railway journeys, a cruise on the Norfolk Broads, and visits to Oxburgh Hall and Sandringham Estate.
Fully escorted breaks
throughout the festive season