 Friday 7th - Sunday 9th December
YORK & CHATSWORTH CHRISTMAS FAYRES £159.50
The 15th Century College adjacent to York Minster, hosts the popular St Nicholas Fayre (Saturday) with over 50 stalls of arts, crafts, gifts and live artists. On Sunday we visit Chatsworth House - ‘Palace of The Peaks’ in all its festive splendour! The house and gardens which are transformed with Christmas lights and decorations, resound to the sounds of carol singers and brass bands. At the Holiday Inn Hotel near Leeds (HB).
Sunday 9th - Monday 10th December
BATH CHRISTMAS MARKET & BLENHEIM PALACE £99.50
Blenheim Palace is decorated in festive finery to create stunning images of ‘Christmas Past’. We also visit Bath Christmas Market and the Great Western Outlet Shopping Village, Swindon. The 4* Marriott Hotel Swindon (HB) offers superb standards of comfort and facilities including a leisure centre and indoor swimming pool. Saturday 15th - Sunday 16th December
CHRISTMAS AT CHATSWORTH HOUSE £99.50
Based at the 4* Renaissance Derby Hotel (HB). The hotel offers superb standards of comfort and facilities including a full leisure complex and swimming pool. The tour includes a visit to Chatsworth House - ‘Palace of The Peaks’ in all its festive splendour and the German Christmas Market at Birmingham.  Friday 25th - Monday 28th January
WARNER BREAK - CRICKET ST. THOMAS £199.50
Cricket St Thomas is the largest luxury hotel in Somerset whilst retaining its unique character. Cricket House is a 19th century Grade II listed manor house designed by the famous architect Sir John Sloane. Both the parkland and gardens of Cricket St Thomas are Grade II listed by English Heritage. The hotel provides a full entertainment programme and we feature a scenic tour of the coastline of Devon.
 Saturday 1st - Monday 3rd March
SPRINGTIME IN THE GARDENS OF CORNWALL £199.50
Springtime arrives early in Cornwall and we feature visits to the award winning Lost Gardens of Heligan asleep for 70 years since the Great War, Trevarno Gardens near Helston and St Ives. Based at the Victoria Inn & Lodge, St Austell (HB). THE PERFECT MOTHERS DAY GIFT!
 Wednesday 9th April
STOURHEAD GARDENS £29.50
This 18th century National Trust garden is a fine example of English landscape style with a central lake and classical temples and exotic trees. The Palladian mansion has a fine collection of furniture by Chippendale the younger. King Alfred’s Tower gives breathtaking views over the estate. Reduction for NT Members!
 Sunday 13th - Monday 14th April
COUNTRY HOUSE WEEKEND £89.50
The 18th century 4* Ramada Hotel & Resort Elcot Park at Newbury (HB) is set in 16 acres of landscaped garden and woodland. The red brick Georgian Manor, once the home to the poet Shelley’s family, offers superb standards of comfort and facilities including an indoor swimming pool, gym and spa. En route we visit the Wiltshire Downs and the charming market town of Marlborough.
Friday 25th - Sunday 27th April
HERRIOTT COUNTRY & HARROGATE FLOWER SHOW £154.50
Harrogate’s famous Valley Gardens provide a beautiful setting for this celebrated RHS show. In addition to landscaped gardens, there are horticultural displays by the UK’s leading nurserymen. The 4* Ramada Jarvis Hotel - Wetherby (HB) offers good standards of comfort and facilities and is ideally located for our visits to Harrogate, York and ‘Herriott Country’.  Friday 2nd - Monday 5th May
SPLENDOUR OF HOLLAND £229.50
A chance to explore the best of Holland visiting the ‘Bulbfields’ and the world famous Keukenhof Gardens - ‘the most beautiful garden in the world’, where the floral displays provide a kaleidoscope of colour and spectacle. A half-day excursion to Volendam is included to visit a cheese farm making the famous Edam and a traditional Dutch clog factory. We also visit Amsterdam, a bustling, cosmopolitan city and cruise along the canals in a glass topped boat. Based at the riverside, 4* Golden Tulip Rotterdam Centre (BB.) Via Eurotunnel.
 Sunday 4th - Wednesday 7th May
HONFLEUR - ‘The Birthplace of Impressionism’ £239.50
This 4 day break is based at the 3* Hotel de la Tour (BB) on the quayside of Honfleur with its picturesque inner harbour where the fishermens timbered houses are now home to superb art galleries and restaurants. We feature visits to Monet’s Home and Garden at Giverney and Trouville. You will experience the joys of France the moment you board Brittany Ferries - The Normandie, with its unique ambience, superb food and entertainment!
Wednesday 7th May
LYDNEY SPRING GARDENS & BLUEBELLS IN THE FOREST OF DEAN £23.50
The enchanted spring gardens are set in a secluded, wooded valley with lakes, flowering shrubs and views over the Severn Estuary and cream tea is included. We also take a scenic tour of the Royal Forest of Dean.  Tuesday 13th May
FROGMORE HOUSE GARDENS & WINDSOR £37.50
A unique opportunity, by gracious permission of HM The Queen to visit her private gardens and mausoleum at Frogmore House in conjunction with the National Garden Scheme for Charity. Includes dinner at Café Rouge, Windsor.
Thursday 22nd May
CHELSEA FLOWER SHOW £69.50
Includes carvery lunch at the Rembrandt Hotel, Knightsbridge and entry for the afternoon/evening session of this spectacular show.  Wednesday 4th June
THE BLACK & WHITE VILLAGES OF HEREFORDSHIRE £22.50
Morning visit to Berrington Hall (National Trust) an exquisite 18th century mansion, set in parkland designed by ‘Capability’ Brown contains beautifully decorated rooms including a nursery, Victorian laundry and Georgian dairy. Later we tour the picture postcard black and white villages of Herefordshire. Reduction for NT Members!
 Thursday 12th June
SIDMOUTH £16.00
Devon’s Floral Resort, a popular day tour with its superb gardens and promenade, Regency buildings and charming shopping centre.
 Tuesday 24th June
HIDCOTE MANOR GARDENS & MORETON IN THE MARSH ROYAL CHARTER MARKET £25.50
The gardens, which are considered to be one of Englands’ finest are designed as a series of outdoor rooms. During this scenic tour we also visit Moreton in The Marsh for its Royal Charter Market.
 Friday 4th - Sunday 6th July
NORMANDY & THE BAYEUX MEDIEVAL FAIR £169.50
The highlight of our visit to Normandy is the spectacular Medieval Fair with its costumed characters, displays, traditional markets and concerts proves to be a very popular annual event. We also feature visits to the Bayeux Tapestry and Exhibition, a scenic tour and visits to two impressive chateaux with their delightful gardens and lavish interiors. Based at a 3* hotel near Bayeux (BB). Via Brittany Ferries (Poole/Cherbourg).
 Monday 7th - Wednesday 9th July
SPLENDOUR OF NORTH WALES & LLANGOLLEN INTERNATIONAL EISTEDFODD £179.50
We visit Erddig House, Wales premier National Trust property which gives an insight into life below stairs in a country house. We also feature tours to Bodnant Gardens, Llandudno and Llangollen International Eistedfodd, where the world comes to Wales. (entry and reserved seats included). Based at the 3* Beaufort Park Hotel Mold (HB).
 Saturday 12th - Sunday 13th July
HAMPTON COURT FLOWER SHOW £119.50
The World’s largest event of its kind set in 25 acres of glorious parkland with the backdrop of historic Hampton Court. On Sunday we visit Royal Windsor. At a 4* hotel, Heathrow (HB).
 Saturday 26th July - Friday 1st August
SOUTH WEST IRELAND - ‘THE RING OF KERRY’ £409.50
The lakes of Killarney are world famous and the surrounding scenery is breathtaking. We spend four nights at a 3* Hotel (HB) in Killarney, where you will be assured of a warm Irish welcome. We feature tours to the spectacular coastline of the Dingle Peninsula, The Ring of Kerry with pretty towns and villages and Muckross House and Gardens. On the outward and return journeys we take overnight stops at Waterford and Wexford (HB). Via Fishguard/Rosslaire Ferry.
Sunday 27th - Monday 28th July
TATTON PARK FLOWER SHOW & CHESTER £109.50
The grounds of the Georgian Mansion are the setting for the innovative and imaginative show gardens and floral marquees at this major RHS event. The 4* Daresbury Park Hotel (HB) provides a comfortable refuge after a day touring the displays. The hotel has excellent leisure facilities including an indoor swimming pool and spa. On Monday we visit Chester where visitors have been welcomed since Roman times. Tuesday 5th August
ABERGLASNEY & THE NATIONAL BOTANICAL GARDENS £39.50
Includes entry to both spectacular gardens and lunch at Aberglasney. Saturday 9th - Wednesday 13th August
SUMMER AT THE SEASIDE £249.50
The 3* Best Western Lansdowne Hotel, Eastbourne (HB) offers superb standards of comfort and is in a prime location on King Edward’s Parade. Eastbourne is a classic British seaside resort with superb gardens and entertainment venues. We feature a scenic coastal tour and visits to Royal Tunbridge Wells and Portsmouth.  Friday 15th - Monday 18th August
BRUGGE CANAL FESTIVAL & BRUSSELS - ‘CARPET OF FLOWERS’ £209.50
It is easy to fall in love with Brugge with its Gothic buildings, picturesque cobbled streets, tempting chocolate shops and candlelit restaurants. You can take a horse drawn carriage or a cruise on the canal. We offer a demonstration of hand made chocolate and walking tour of the city. The superb 4* Aragon Hotel (BB) is near the Grande Place. Via Eurotunnel.
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