Alton Towers is Britain’s largest and best loved theme park, packed full of thrilling rides and excellent shows.

In addition there are many side attractions and the most beautiful landscaped gardens to escape the heady excitement of the rides.

We depart for home at 5.30pm.

Special admission offers can be found in newspapers and the internet throughout the year.

Includes coach travel ONLY

Ashbourne has a wealth of historic buildings and high quality shops to browse. Church Street is considered to house the finest street of Georgian buildings in Derbyshire.

After lunch we move on to the historic market town of Leek referred to by local inhabitants as ‘The Queen of the Moorlands’.

Thomas Brindley (the builder of the Bridgewater Canal) built a water mill here in 1750 - this has been restored to working order and is now a fine museum.

Home time in Grimsby area is approx 7.30pm.

Barnsley's Market has over 300 stalls located in both indoor / outdoor areas.

It is a great place to find anything and everything.   Whether you are looking for carpets, cosmetics, hair pieces, specialist items for hobbies and the home you will find them all at Barnsley Market.

Spacious cafes provide a welcome place for a well deserved coffee break from your days shopping.

We depart for home at 5pm

Beamish tells the story of the people of North East England and how they lived in the 19th and 20th centuries.

Most of the houses, shops and other buildings displayed have been dismantled from their original sites and rebuilt here. All are filled with original furniture and machinery.

The costumed staff at Beamish are more than happy to share their knowledge with visitors.

 We depart from Beamish at 5pm

Blackpool's annual r a z z l e - d a z z l e illuminations see this seaside city of fun still buzzing with excitement and laughter long after other resorts have gone into winter hibernation.

Join in the fun and amusements at the amazing Pleasure Beach Fun-Fair, the world famous Tower and the promenade penny arcades.

Travelling out through Hebden Bridge and the Hardcastle Craggs we arrive in the pretty little town of Haworth where the Bronte’s took up residence in 1820.

We then move on to Keighley with its architecture that still echoes its Victorian and Edwardian eras.   The Keighley & Worth Valley Steam Railway is one of the towns most popular visitor attractions.

Home time in the Grimsby area is approximately 7.30pm.

Buxton, the highest town in England, first developed as a Georgian spa town and retains much of its original character.

Points of special interest include the Victorian Town Hall, the Natural Bath building and the newly  restored Opera House (pictured above).

Enjoy at least 3 hours free time in Buxton followed by a circular tour of the Peak District.

Home time in Grimsby area is approx 7.30pm.

The Clothes Show is one of the most popular events in the NEC’s calender. It is the UK's largest and most talked about fashion & beauty event.

Discover the ultimate girls' day out featuring over 500 shopping brands, celebrity presenters, live performances, fast paced catwalk shows and inspirational hair and beauty demonstrations.

We depart for home at 6pm.

For the best day out ever!   An adventure park where children and adults can drive real diggers. Operate
your own machines and show off your skills in Skittles, digging for treasure, play Dippy Ducks, ride the Spin Dizzy, drive a dump truck and a mini Land Rover and much more.

Note:  Those under 90cm tall cannot operate some of these machines.

Includes full admission

Depart for home at 5pm

Durham is well known for its Norman Cathedral and 11th century castle.   Due to its distance from London, Durham was able to claim Prince Bishop status making Bishops into Prince’s and enabling them to raise their own armies, founder parliament and even to levy their own taxes.

The city is still full of fascinating architecture from the medieval period.

We leave for home at 5.30pm