Cities & Shoppers
The Piece Hall Winter Makers Market returns, showcasing some of the region’s favourite independent craft stalls, artisan makers and pop-up food and drink traders.
Shoppers are in for a magical time at the Chester Christmas Market with over 70 traditional wooden chalets wrapped around a sparkling Christmas tree in the heart of the city!
Explore Liverpool this festive season, an exciting city filled with an exhilarating atmosphere and classic buildings.
With more than 300 beautifully festooned stalls and chalets spread across the city centre, Manchester's Christmas Markets are just waiting for you to explore!
‘Roll up, Roll up’ the Christmas Market returns to the Gloucester Quays!
Explore the stunning York St Nicholas Fair, home to plenty of wooden chalets offering gifts, crafts and jewellery.
Spread out across Bath’s picturesque cobbled streets, it’s the perfect place to do a spot of Christmas shopping!
Spread out across Bath’s picturesque cobbled streets, it’s the perfect place to do a spot of Christmas shopping!
With over 300 stalls and stallholders dressed in Victorian costumes, if you're looking for that perfect Christmas gift or simply want to soak up the festive spirit, this is the place to be.
With over 300 stalls and stallholders dressed in Victorian costumes, if you're looking for that perfect Christmas gift or simply want to soak up the festive spirit, this is the place to be.
The ‘Gateway to the Dales’ presents Skipton’s famous Christmas Market!
Step back in time as Victorian ladies, gentlemen, chimney sweeps, and merchants fill the historic streets and explore more than 200 stalls at Worcester's Victorian Christmas Fayre.
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At Gates, enjoy a one-stop-shop for everything you could want or need for Christmas.
With a Christmas Market just waiting to be explored, you'll also find fascinating shops and smart little tearooms throughout Harrogate.
Travel to Beverley for a magical Christmas shopper’s wonderland. With over 110 stalls brim with gorgeous Christmas gifts and local treats take over the historic market town, this will certainly get you into the festive spirit!
Shoppers are in for a magical time at the Chester Christmas Market with over 70 traditional wooden chalets wrapped around a sparkling Christmas tree in the heart of the city!
Covent Garden is the king of the London Christmas markets, housed in and around the iconic Market Building and Piazzas, Covent Garden is an architectural masterpiece.
Our day out to historic Chester or shopping till you drop at Chesire Oaks Shopping Village is perfect for everyone looking to enjoy a great time away this New Year!
Join us at the Houses of Parliament for a self-guided tour inside one of the world's most famous buildings and learn about UK Parliament's work.
Join us in London for Valentine's Day this February.
Wander through the beautiful gardens, explore the boutique shops, and enjoy the vibrant displays of flowers and plants at Trentham Garden Centre!
Enjoy charming cafés, blooming gardens, amazing attractions or exciting shopping opportunites in Covent Garden - it's the perfect way to celebrate and show your appreciation!
The perfect treat this Mother’s Day - a visit to the unspoilt cobbled city packed with history and heritage, York has an incredible wealth of things to see and do.
Visit cosmopoloitan Kensington in the heart of London, the perfect place to shop or explore The Natural History Museum, one of the UK's greatest museums.
Explore historic Chester or, if you prefer getting close up to wildlife, exploring the wonders of nature at Chester Zoo - the UK's largest and most visited zoo.
Walk along the famous cobbles today as we visit the Coronation Street Experience at MediaCityUK.
Built for pleasure and relaxation, beautiful Bath has been a wellbeing destination since Roman times. Now you can fall in love with Bath – a unique, feel-good city, rich in culture and heritage – on this wonderful day out.
27/07/2026
Enjoy some free time in London or get your ticket to 'The View from The Shard' and enjoy sweeping vistas of the London cityscape!
Let us take care of your transport and tickets for the most stress-free way to enjoy London's famous West End. With departures throughout the year, our London Theatre day trip is the ideal way to be dazzled by the lights and sights of the West End.
Stratford-upon-Avon, a medieval market town in England’s West Midlands, is the 16th-century birthplace of William Shakespeare; why not include a journey on our optional boat cruise on the River Avon?
Visit beautiful Bakewell for their traditional market day!
Gates Garden Centre has been family-run for more than fifty years; since then, it has become an unmissable attraction in Leicestershire and loved by visitors of all ages throughout the East Midlands.
Hop on board and be whisked away to a mystery destination! With lots of fun ahead, where will you visit this time?
Choose from time exploring Historic York or shopping until you drop at York's Designer Shopping Outlet.
Join us in London and enjoy the best of Camden Lock Market or London Zoo!
Join us for a traditional farmers market held in Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire that dates back to dating back to the Domesday Book (1086), making it one of England’s oldest markets.
15/09/2026
Join us in Beverley to enjoy the buzz of market day in this historic location.
05/09/2026
Hop on board and be whisked away to a mystery destination! With lots of fun ahead, where will you visit this time?
Explore the higgledy-piggledy streets with timber-framed black and white buildings and discover Shrewsbury Castle, The Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery, Darwin's Statue and the Market Hall.
Choose from time exploring Historic York or shopping until you drop at York's Designer Shopping Outlet.
Enjoy the scenery of Rutland Water from onboard the Rutland Belle with cream tea included! After your journey, we travel the short distance to Stamford for its traditional weekly market.
Choose from time exploring Historic York or shopping until you drop at York's Designer Shopping Outlet.
Explore London or the city's iconic Tower of London on this day trip to our nation's capital.
Our day out to historic Chester or, if you prefer getting close up to wildlife, exploring the wonders of nature at Chester Zoo - the UK's largest and most visited zoo - will be one to remember!
30/10/2026
Discover London’s Little Venice and Camden Lock via a stunning canal cruise in the heart of the capital!
Windsor is famous for its royal connections and is steeped in the pageantry and history of the royal family.
Stratford-upon-Avon, a medieval market town in England’s West Midlands, is the 16th-century birthplace of William Shakespeare, possibly the most famous writer in the English language.
From Oxford Street to Bond Street, London has it all; why not spend a relaxing afternoon with a “flight” on the London Eye and a cruise on the River Thames?
Discover London’s Little Venice and Camden Lock via a stunning canal cruise in the heart of the capital!
Join us in Ludlow, a thriving medieval market town and an architectural gem with a lively community feel, busy with events and festivals throughout the year.
Enjoy free time in the City of Dreaming Spires or shopping til' drop at Bicester Village Designer Outlet!
Discover Tewkesbury's rich history and stunning scenery by the river before exploring the spectacular sights of Worcester's weekly market, home to over two hundred food, craft, and gift stalls.
Windsor is famous for its royal connections and is steeped in the pageantry and history of the royal family. Explore this famous town or Windsor Castle, the Home of the Royals.
Visit cosmopoloitan Kensington in the heart of London, the perfect place to shop or explore The Natural History Museum, one of the UK's greatest museums.
Let us take care of your transport and tickets for the most stress-free way to enjoy London's famous West End. With departures throughout the year, our London Theatre day trip is the ideal way to be dazzled by the lights and sights of the West End.
The Bayeux Tapestry will be featured in a landmark exhibition at the British Museum, marking the first time this medieval masterpiece has been displayed in the UK in nearly 1,000 years, coiciding with the upcoming 1000th anniversary of William the Conqueror’s birth in 2027.
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