Murder Mystery weekend this year and a visit to Banbury on route to our hotel a place full of history and famous for the Banbury Cross.
Did you know ?
The phrase ‘a cock-horse’ was historically used to describe a high-spirited horse and dates back to the 15th century. However, since the sixteenth century it has been used to refer to a toy or pretend horse such as a hobby horse or sitting on an adults’ knee.
Abergavenny today on market day.
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The strategic nature of the site, guarding a main valley corridor between the Black Mountains and the Brecon Beacons into South Wales, was recognized by the Romans, who built the fortress of Gobannium, and by the Normans, who built an 11th-century castle.
Autumn Colours of the Forest of Dean today and a stop in Monmouth followed by a tour of the Forest and Gloucester.
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Welcome to The Speech House, an unmissable historic building that has been a part of the Forest of Dean's scenery since 1669. Set in the centre of the Forest, this historic house is surrounded by one of the only surviving ancient woodlands in England.
Goodbye the Isle of Man until 2025.
Final day on the Isle of Man and Douglas to Port Erin today followed by the Calf of Man which was a little blustery followed by a drive back via Castletown and the Fairy Bridge.
Did you know ?
The Isle of Man Railway is renowned as an influence on the creation of the Thomas the Tank Engine stories, there's no denying that the Island made a fair impact on the Reverend Awdry (not to mention his younger brother, George) and that a lot of the detail in his books was very much influenced by our location and language
Day 3 on the Isle of Man and not too good weather today but took our clients via Ramsey to Peel for free time then onto Tynwald and the 'The Parish Church of St John the Baptist, The Royal Chapel', before heading up the Snaefell mountain to the Victory Cafe on the mountain formally an old cold war radar station bunker now converted.
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The Isle of Man has it’s own Government “Tynwald” at over 1000 years old it is the oldest parliament in the world. Tynwald Hill, which is located in St Johns, plays host to an open air meeting of the Island’s parliament, Tynwald, once a year. The hill, which measures around 12 feet high, is thought to be made from piles of stones bonded together with soil from all of the Island’s 17 ancient parishes.
Day 1 we travelled to Widnes via the impressive Albert dock in Liverpool before continuing on Day 2 via Morecombe to Heysham to board the IOM ferry to Douglas.
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The RSPCA Animal charity was first founded in Bold Street, Liverpool. Liverpool had the countries first ever school for the blind. Scouse comes from the word lobscouse.
Paphos Harbour today and the new improved look with an array of restaurants and historic castle location.
Around the island today sorting our Optional excursion programme and visited Omodos a popular village in the Troodos mountains. Join us next year ans visit here yourself.
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Morning from the Athena Beach in Cyprus. Available to book for November 2025.
London Postal Museum today to explore the postal service history and ride the mail train.
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On 2 May 1928, the Post Office Railway’s first general manager was given a pair of white gloves to thank him for the first full week without delays, unlike today. During the First World War, the Mail Rail tunnels were used to store art treasures belonging to Tate, British Museum and National Portrait Gallery to protect them from German attacks.
Malvern Autumn Show and our clients had plenty of time to explore the vast show, arriving just after opening time allowed them to take in a coffee before planning thier day and sitting down to the introduction from Nicki Chapman and Chris Beavan who were on stage most of the day. The Cakeoff tent was amazing and we'll deserved to the bouquet winning entry made up of cup cakes as well for the flowers.
An excellent show and we already have the Spring Show on sale so contact Holidays & Cruises Travel Experts to book your places.
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Malvern Autumn Show Attracts 75,000 visitors and breaks 8 World Records annually.
Isle of Wight be Hovercraft today enjoyed bybour clients, we did not get time to get across today having to ready Amelia for the coming day excursions and bookings from our clients that needed processing after recent promotions. We did manage to see the Prince of Wales aircraft carrier leaving Portsmouth today.
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The SR. N4 (Saunders-Roe Nautical 4), or Mountbatten class hovercraft, is the largest commercial hovercraft ever built and served for over 33 years as a fast cross-channel ferry between Dover, UK and Calais, France.
Black Country Museum for the day. The West Midlands heritage in one place ft9m streets, shops, houses and industry, even a proper chippy !
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In 1967, an exhibition about the Black Country was held in Dudley. It underlined the threat to the region’s heritage and attracted considerable support. The Black Country Society formed, and it was from there that the idea to create the Black Country Living Museum grew.
Lovely day at the English Willow Centre in Somerset, excellent visit and site tour, weather was mixed with showers so also called into Street Village for a couple of hours after our visit.
Did you know ?
The Willows and Wetlands Visitor Centre is the home of P. H. Coate & Son, founded by willow grower and merchant Robert Coate in 1819, and still run by the Coate family today and that 80% of the world's artist charcoal is made here.
