Of course, England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland are different – as different as pasties, haggis, colcannon and Welsh cakes. As for landscapes, contrast the Scottish Highlands and islands with the Welsh valleys and dramatic coastline. Natural wonders? How about the extraordinary Giant’s Causeway in Northern Ireland (that’s Game of Thrones country). And England’s variety astonishes visitors, from the romantic Lake District and Cornwall to castles, stately homes and elegant gardens. Follow in the footsteps of Shakespeare and Harry Potter; visit the free, world-class museums and galleries in cities, such as London, Manchester, Liverpool, Oxford and Bath, Glasgow and Edinburgh, Cardiff and Belfast.
TIP: Herefordshire’s Golden Valley looks ‘forever England’. Stroll round picture-postcard villages, such as Peterchurch, Vowchurch and Turnastone. At the 800-year-old Pandy Inn in Dorstone, relax over pints of proper cider produced by Gwatkin’s, just down the valley in Abbey Dore.
McKinlay Kidd's "Journey Through the Western Isles " is ideal for those who want a relaxing self-drive tour of these truly captivating Scottish islands, taking you from Barra in the south through the Uists, to Harris, Lewis and finishing on Skye. Available as ferry-based holiday, or as fly-drive from Glasgow, with one way car hire on the islands.
A study of ten of Britain’s greatest buildings – their history, architecture, sculpture, stained glass and current life.
Trekking the whole Coast to Coast Path is an exhilarating holiday in England , walking coast to coast across the country through the stunning Lake District and across beautiful moorlands.
This walking holiday is available from 1 Mar 2016 to 31 Oct 2016 and the 16 day trip costs from £891.
Wessex: close to our home base, and close to our hearts. We invite you to join us and see why - in this tour of a beautiful region of England, which perfectly encapsulates the history and culture of the country
A self-guided hike from the Cathedral city of Exeter, down to maritime Dartmouth, taking in the Teign Gorge, Chagford, Widecombe-in-the-Moor, infamous Dartmoor itself, the River Dart, Dartington Hall and Totnes.
Great country houses, historic gardens and parks in Wiltshire, Hampshire, Gloucestershire, Somerset, Dorset and Devon. Special arrangements and out-of-hours visits.
This tour introduces you to some of the most awe-inspiring and historic landscapes anywhere in Britain. We offer a different take on the region, aimed to give those who want to walk more of this beautiful countryside the chance to experience its raw beauty, while still visiting the historic sites with the expert guidance that is our hallmark.
Orcadian Odyssey from Rail Holidays of the World is an exhilarating holiday in United Kingdom. Available from 9 May 2024 to 9 May 2024 this 15 day trip costs from £3,255.
Castles hold a special appeal for so many of us. Whether you have fond memories of childhood tales of dragons, knights and heroic adventures, an appreciation of grand and wonderful architecture, or you simply want to feel like a Laird or Lady for the day, there's something magical and exciting about staying the night in a castle.
A leisurely fortnight touring the Highlands and (some) islands, largely by train.
