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.
A study of ten of Britain’s greatest buildings – their history, architecture, sculpture, stained glass and current life.
Join us on an exploration of the raw beauty and richly-layered history of this most distinctive English region. Few areas so large come to be defined by a single work of man, but the Wall Country has had a special character since the Romans first set this great work in trail over field, hill, crag and river nearly two thousand years ago.
A self-guided hike from the Cathedral city of Exeter, down to maritime Dartmouth, taking in the Teign Gorge, Chagford, infamous Dartmoor itself, the River Dart, Dartington Hall and Totnes.
See Scotland's most distinctive lochs, mountains, moors and castles while touring on the world-renowned West Highland and Kyle Lines on a guided train tour.
Shetland & Orkney from Rail Holidays of the World is an exhilarating holiday in United Kingdom. Available from 19 May 2026 to 19 May 2026 this 25 day trip costs from £3,695.
From Britain's oldest human imprints to Scotland’s geographical extremities, this new small group tour mixes breathtaking vistas with great rail trips.
Maximum of 15 people per departure. Departure dates are fixed.
This self-guided walking holiday explores the quiet lanes and villages of England's southern Cotswolds. Gentle paths lead through rolling hills and green valleys, past farms and quaint cottages, and onwards to the lovely city of Bath.
As we walk in the footsteps of the Northern Saints, our base is the university town of Durham and the highlight is a traditional pilgrim walk across the sands to the island of Lindisfarne.
A treat for the walkers, wildlife enthusiasts and historians, enjoy incredible walks amidst the wilds of the west Wales Coast from Cardigan, the largest bay on the Welsh coast.
Kynren from Airedale - Open Tours 2026 is an exhilarating holiday in United Kingdom. Available from 6 Aug 2026 to 9 Aug 2026 this 4 day trip costs from £585 and has a maximum group size of 21 persons.
