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14/12/2024

🎅✈️ As Christmas approaches, Santa is gearing up for an epic 510 million km journey around the globe! 🌍✨ See below how he preps for his annual adventure🌟🎄🛷


📸Photo creds: Caleb Woods, Unsplashed

05/12/2024

✨ The 12 Days of Christmas (Markets!) ✨ It’s the season for spreading cheer and exploring the world’s most magical Christmas markets! 🎄🎁 Check out our 12 favorite festive spots across Europe. Ready for your winter wonderland escape? ❄️ Contact us at [email protected]!

30/11/2024

🍂✨ There’s no better time to experience the magic of Scotland than St. Andrew’s Day! From lively ceilidhs and heartwarming folk music to historic tours and feasts of traditional Scottish fare, it’s a celebration of culture, community, and heritage.

Wrap up, grab a dram, and join the festivities—because Scotland shines brightest this time of year!💥🍁🧡

📞📲💻Contacts us today for your 2025 St Andrews tour! [email protected]



📸Photo credits: (pictures 1,2,4); Aleksi Partanen, Unsplashed (picture 3) Kenny Lam, Visit Scotland (picture 5)

28/11/2024

🌟 Happy Thanksgiving to our friends and clients in the USA! 🍂🦃 We are so grateful for the support of our amazing clients and partners this year – you make everything possible! 🙏✨

We asked our team what they’re most thankful for this year, and the top answers were... time spent with family & friends 🌍❤️, followed closely by unforgettable trips and memories! ✈️

Wishing you all a wonderful day filled with love and gratitude🧡

📸 Photo by Eleni Koureas on Unsplashed

27/11/2024

🚨 Important Update: ETA Rollout Expands Today! 🌍✈️

Starting 27 November 2024, eligible non-Europeans can apply for an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) – a digital permit required to visit or transit through the UK.

📅 Key Dates to Remember:
8 January 2025: ETA mandatory for eligible non-Europeans.
5 March 2025: Europeans can start applying for ETA.
2 April 2025: All non-visa nationals (except British & Irish citizens) must have an ETA to travel to the UK.

💷 Cost:
£10 – valid for multiple trips of up to 6 months over 2 years (or until your passport expires).

📌 Applies to:
Tourism, family visits, business, or short-term study (up to 6 months).
Creative Worker visa concessions (up to 3 months).
Permitted paid engagements and transits through the UK.

👉 Learn more & apply: www.gov.uk/electronic-travel-authorisation

18/11/2024

Are you looking to offer your clients a tailored London experience that exceeds expectations?🇬🇧

Last month, we welcomed a large group from the US for a fun-filled four-day tour of London. With five expert guides on hand, the group explored iconic sights like the Changing of the Guard, Churchill War Rooms, Westminster Abbey, the Tower of London, Tower Bridge and Harrods. Highlights included a private London Eye pod with champagne, afternoon tea on a classic double-decker bus, and a scenic dinner cruise along the River Thames. 🎡💂‍♀️

Our bespoke experiences are carefully crafted to ensure each group receives the personalised attention they deserve, with special touches that make their tour truly memorable. If you are looking to explore London (or beyond) in a way that is as unique as your group, contact us today!

🌐 Visit our Website: bartonhill.com
📩 Contact us: [email protected]

11/11/2024

Lest We Forget🌺

On 11/11, we remember those who gave everything in service to our country, honouring the veterans whose sacrifices protected our freedoms. We are forever grateful, and we will remember them🙏🏼

This beautifully decorated post box in London serves as a reminder of the courage that we honour this Remembrance Day🇬🇧

08/11/2024

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04/11/2024

🌎ONE MORE SLEEP! 🌎

We are so excited to attend the World Travel Market and connect with old and new friends in our beautiful capital city 😄

31/10/2024

🎃👻Happy Halloween 🎃👻

Even the ghosts and the ghoulies need a holiday!
Comment down below where you think these spooky spots are in Europe 🌍🏰

Photo credits 📸
📸Liam McGrarry - Unsplashed
📸Veronica Jorjobert - Unsplashed
📸yoavaziz - Unsplashed
📸Shannon Tremaine - Unsplashed

23/10/2024

August 2024 was all about epic road trips across Scotland, Ireland, Wales, and England! 🏍️✨ this tour travelled with their motorbikes, capturing the beauty of the landscapes along the way. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇮🇪🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
Can you spot our little cartoon bike riding through these snapshots? 🛣️🌍

Photo credit
.ie

08/10/2024

🚨 One Month Countdown! 🚨
We're excited to share that we'll be attending The World Travel Market in London next month! 🎉
We can't wait to reconnect with old friends and meet new faces in the travel industry.
Interested in setting up a meeting? Reach out at [email protected] or [email protected].
Let’s explore the future of travel together!



(Image from World Travel Market - WTM London)

27/09/2024

🌍 Happy ! 🎉 We’re thrilled to celebrate Ellie Morris, who has been honored with the David Hughes Memorial Award from the Tourism Management Institute! Join us in congratulating Ellie on this amazing achievement! 🌟

Ellie is in her third year at the University of Chester and is soon to start part-time work with Barton Hill Travel alongside her studies. Ellie is following in the footsteps of our amazing Programme Managers, Annabelle Whitaker, a 2022 award recipient who just graduated, and Lizzie Worrall-Kay, who completed her studies in 2023. 🌟

The press release quotes "Ellie’s win recognises the difference she made during her four-week Work-Based Learning placement with Birkenhead Park UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation) World Heritage Project."

Find out more ➡️https://bit.ly/3XXRaqH

A University of Chester student has won a national tourism award recognising her outstanding contribution while on placement to efforts to achieve World Heritage Site status for Birkenhead Park.