All Tours
This is the complete list of our tours
Steam into the festive season through Lancashire’s very own winter wonderland. Wind past Christmas card villages and fairy light festooned stations whilst tucking into a traditional Christmas lunch with all the trimmings! Sit back and relax in a pullman-style dinning carriage to enjoy this distinctive experience.
This year’s Christmas with ‘Nigel & Kim’ is in the lovely Babbacombe Hotel, very popular with all our passengers all year round. Join us at this special time of year on a full board basis complete with nightly live entertainment and dancing and not forgetting the fabulous Babbacombe Christmas variety show on Boxing day afternoon.
Join us in Devon this year for this 4-day break to celebrate the New Year with a relaxing but packed entertainment programme, lots of extras such as included lunches and a theatre trip to see a magical variety show ‘Step into Christmas’ on New Year’s day.
Join us for our first tour of the season to the beautiful County of Kent. Based in a 4* Spa hotel conveniently situated to enjoy a variety of interesting excursions throughout the week from historical Chatham Dockyard to the childhood home of Anne Boleyns ‘Hever Castle’.
Discover the beautiful city of Liverpool with its musical heritage and the largest collection of free galleries and museums in the UK outside London.
The Babbacombe Theatre show, Steam train & Cruise to Dartmouth, Cream tea in Dartmoor and Babbacombe Model village. PLUS 50% off drinks for 3 hours each evening!
Staying in the 4* Radison Blue hotel on the shores of the River Wear and boasting fantastic views of Durham cathedral, join us for Easter in the Northeast of England to explore the beautiful cities of Durham & Newcastle and the fabulous Beamish living museum. With hot cross buns on Good Friday, Easter Sunday lunch and of course Easter eggs for you all!
Lake Orta is a hidden gem in the serene and beautiful Northern Lakes of Italy, and our base from which we explore the equally serene Lake Maggiore.
From Dutch apple pie to Edam cheese…. from Bulbfields to Lake cruising and steam trains….. This classic tour gives you the opportunity to experience many of the wonderful aspects of Holland with its charming windmills and traditional wooden houses.
Discover France’s north-eastern region of Alsace, an enchanting journey along the famous Alsace Wine route with picturesque villages and medieval half-timbered houses against a stunning backdrop of mountain scenery. We are including a day in Strasbourg with a boat trip and an opportunity to sample the regions delicious Alsace wines.
Rich in Roman monuments, medieval villages and scenic beauty, the French region of Provence is a treasure trove of discovery from the magnificent Pont du Gard aqueduct, the majestic city of Avignon, the charming city of Nimes and the unique multi-media show ‘Carrières de Lumières’, all of which we are included and more in this springtime tour.
Discover the best of the Austrian Tyrol with its imposing mountains, flower filled meadows, stunning glaciers, and crystal-clear lakes on this 9-day tour staying in the charming resort of Seefeld.
Join us in the picturesque town of Weymouth on the beautiful Jurassic coast with visits to the historic Tudor manor Athelhampton House and gardens, a return ride on the Swanage steam railway with free time in Swanage
Join us for this super twin centre tour exploring two fabulous counties in Southern Ireland, Waterford & Dublin. With a collection of interesting excursions and the charm and amazing hospitality of the Irish.
The ‘Battle Proms’ Burghley is held on an impressive, elevated parkland position overlooking the grand Elizabethan architecture of the house, a perfect setting for an afternoon, through to evening of sublime music, dramatic displays and finishing with an impressive firework finale!
Based in the Cumbrian town of Kendal, be inspired by the Lake Districts famous breathtaking scenery and enjoy a nostalgic steam train, Windermere cruise and the ever-popular Settle to Carlisle railway, considered one of the most scenic rail journeys in England.
Based in a superb 4* hotel in Colchester, join this tour for a variety of attractions to enjoy the beautiful town of Lavenham, Beth Chatto gardens, a boat trip on the River Orwell, Tiptree jam museum and the seaside town of Aldeburgh. A perfect combination of interesting excursions along with relaxation.
There’s nothing as British as a traditional afternoon tea, beautiful English gardens, a cruise on Rutland Water and an English Castle. Join us to experience all of these delights and more, based in The Hilton Hotel in Leicester.
This classic tour gives you the opportunity to experience many of the wonderful aspects of Holland with its charming windmills and traditional wooden houses. Enjoy a canal cruise through Utrecht before visiting the nearby Kasteel de Haar, a beautiful hidden gem and one of the loveliest castles in the Netherlands.
This 5-day scenic tour based in Scarborough includes a nostalgic steam train journey from Pickering to Whitby, the fine regency country house ‘Scampston Hall and Gardens’ The Scarborough Fair collection and an afternoon on the golden sands of Filey beach.
Join us on this 9-day Austrian & Bavarian tour for an exciting mixture of excursions taking you down a fascinating Salt mine, a fascinating visit to an open-air Tyrolean farm museum and the highlight, to see the cows come down from the mountain pastures to celebrate the end of the summer adorned with flower garlands and bells to a party atmosphere of music and dancing. A fantastic festival not to be missed!
Nestled on the edge of the tranquil Lake Levico Terme is an authentic historic spa town of Trentino, Italy. The old town offers charming shopping streets and a long lakeside promenade, parks and gardens. One of Italy’s most pristine lakes, Levico is in the beautiful Sugana Valley close to Trento, Lake Garda and surrounded by the Italian Dolomites.
Enjoy a ‘mini cruise’ instead of the longer journey by coach and 4 nights in the fabulous 4* Olimpo hotel less than an hour from Santander. Cantabria in Northern Spain offers a stunning coastline, an enviable range of historic villages and ports and the beautiful Picos de Europa mountains.
During Autumn, Lahr becomes a riot of colour with a sea of chrysanthemums stretching beyond the city limits. Join us for an unforgettable stroll past thousands of these beautiful flowers in artistic, cascading displays, adorning houses in a blaze of yellow, purple and orange.
During November & December each year Thursford is home to a show like no other! With a budget of 3 million pounds, there are 130 professional singers, dancers and musicians performing in a 3-hour spectacular Christmas show. The costumes are amazing and the entertainment covers everything from comedy, magic, solo singers to full four-part choral numbers – A spectacle not to be missed.
Based in Newquay, with visits to, Padstow, Truro, Falmouth, and The Cornish Cider Farm. As with every Turkey & Tinsel you will enjoy a traditional Christmas dinner, a visit from Santa, evening entertainment including a free bar between 6pm-9pm each night (selected brands only) with plenty of Cornish hospitality, this tour makes for a wonderful pre-Christmas holiday.
Join us on this ‘Tinsel & Turkey’ break with lots of extra’s! You’ll enjoy a festive showtime afternoon, a vibrant live show including a two-course festive lunch, Leighton hall dressed for Christmas, Bay View garden centre Christmas shop with a voucher for lunch.
The stunning English Riviera boasts miles of Spectacular coastline, picturesque villages and a mild climate making it a super choice for a relaxing break at any time of the year. Enjoy the festive spirit and entertainment in this fun, filled Tinsel and Turkey break including the fabulous ‘Babbacombe Christmas Show’ at the local theatre, and the ‘Christmas Steam Train of Lights!’
This year we have extended our Christmas tour to 9 days so why not join us in the ultimate surroundings for this very special time of the year. Set amongst snow-capped mountains with the sound of sleigh bells never too far away, share with us the beautiful country of Austria at Christmas time.
Join us on the Welsh borders for this four-day break to celebrate the New Year with a relaxing but fun filled break! We are including visits to Llandudno and the beautiful city of Chester, packed lunch on New Year’s Eve, afternoon tea on New Year’s Day
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