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Belvoir Castle & Rutland Water overnight

A weekend to enjoy Oakham - the county town of Rutland, with a cruise on the Rutland Belle and a visit to Belvoir Castle.

Duration: 2 Days
2 departures on 07/08/2026 and 18/09/2026
Brecon Mountain Railway

Travel in one of the all-weather observation coaches behind a vintage steam locomotive through beautiful scenery into the Brecon Beacons National Park.

3 departures between 15/07/2026 and 20/10/2026
Cardiff Cruising and Gwili Railway Wales overnight

A weekend to enjoy an overnight break in South Wales staying overnight in Camarthen. With a visit to Cardiff Bay with a delightful cruise and a scenic ride on teh Gwili Railway through breathtaking scenery.

Duration: 2 Days
3 departures between 15/08/2026 and 24/10/2026
Chepstow & Forest of Dean Railway with cream tea

Always very popular. Time enroute to explore Chepstow then on to the Forest of Dean Railway. During your return trip you will be served a 'cream tea in a box' to enjoy on board.

3 departures between 24/05/2026 and 26/09/2026
Dartmoor Otters & Butterflies and free time

The Butterfly House is a specially designed and maintained exhibition of living exotic butterflies and moths, where visitors can enjoy direct contact, plus excellent opportunities to see and enjoy the otters.

5 departures between 29/05/2026 and 15/10/2026
Dartmouth Ferry & Return Steam Railway to Paignton

Travel across on the passenger ferry from Dartmouth and join the steam railway from Kingswear to Paignton, then explore Paignton before heading back. Sit back and enjoy the trip as you pass the historic places and unsurpassed scenery.

5 departures between 09/06/2026 and 19/09/2026
Dartmouth Steam Railway Paignton to Kingswear

Travel on the steam railway from Paignton to Kingswear, then cross on the passenger ferry to explore Dartmouth. Sit back and enjoy the trip as you pass the historic places and unsurpassed scenery.

5 departures between 24/06/2026 and 06/09/2026
Dartmouth with 55 minute cruise

Dartmouth with 55 minute cruise

3 departures between 07/08/2026 and 19/09/2026
Exbury Gardens - Hampshire GOLD

A spectacular 200 acre woodland garden on the east bank of the Beaulieu River, listed amongst the top Gardens in England to visit by readers of BBC Gardeners World Magazine.

Date: 31/05/2026
Exbury Gardens, Hampshire with steam railway

There are over 20 miles of pathways, three woods and parkland to explore, and surprises lying await behind every corner where a superb railway runs along and through the gorgeous gardens.

Date: 19/05/2026
Exeter Canal Cruise to Exmouth with cream tea

Sail the oldest working shipping canal in Europe from Exeter to Exmouth for 2 hours 30 minutes with a cream tea served onboard as you enjoy the tranquility and scenery.

2 departures on 23/06/2026 and 21/09/2026
Exmouth for the day

History comes to life in Exmouth, the town being the first coastal resort in Devon. Lady Nelson, Shelly and Byron are just some of the famous names that are connected to here.

3 departures between 04/06/2026 and 17/09/2026
Exmouth River Cruise with pasty and pint

This departure on Fathers Day includes a Pasty and a Pint for dad! Sailing down the Exe River with Stuart line Cruises taking in the sights including Cockwood, Starcross and Powderham Castle.

Date: 21/06/2026
Greenway House - National Trust

Agatha Christie loved nothing better than escaping with her family to Greenway, their Devon holiday home.

3 departures between 09/06/2026 and 19/09/2026
Horse Drawn Barge Tiverton

Now one of the last remaining Horse-Drawn Barges in the UK, a trip on the Tivertonian offers a truly unique and memorable experience of yesteryear for you and your family to enjoy!

Date: 01/07/2026
Isle of Wight Steam Railway

The Railway is truly a journey back in time - a living, breathing museum! All of the carriages and most of the locomotives have spent much of their working lives on the Island.

2 departures on 04/07/2026 and 16/08/2026
London - Little Venice Canal Cruise

Cruise along the historic Regents Canal as it slips quietly along the green and leafy fringes of Regents Park through to Camden Lock market.

Date: 03/10/2026
London - Little Venice Canal Cruise GOLD Coach

Cruise along the historic Regents Canal as it slips quietly along the green and leafy fringes of Regents Park through to Camden.

2 departures on 28/06/2026 and 23/08/2026
London - London Eye &/or cruise

At a height of 135m discover a new way of seeing the nations capital when you take a flight on the London Eye. Plus add a 40 minute sightseeing Thames river cruise for a great day out.

5 departures between 27/05/2026 and 24/10/2026
London - London Eye &/or cruise GOLD

At a height of 135m discover a new way of seeing the nations capital when you take a flight on the London Eye. Plus add a 40 minute sightseeing Thames river cruise for a great day out.

2 departures on 04/07/2026 and 09/08/2026
Plymouth and harbour cruise

A vibrant waterfront city with exciting new cruise which brings the Mayflower story to life which set sail for America in 1620. Full commentary as you cross Plymouth Sound and along the River Tamar, taking in spectacular views of Plymouth Hoe and Drakes Island, heading for the Royal Naval Dockyard,.

4 departures between 27/06/2026 and 27/08/2026
Plymouth for the day

Whether it’s eating freshly caught seafood in a waterfront restaurant or enjoying the sunshine on the Hoe, each area of Plymouth has lots to offer visitors. Visit The Box a brand new gallery and museum.

4 departures between 27/06/2026 and 27/08/2026
Poole inc harbour cruise

Enjoy a very popular 70 minute smooth water cruise through Europe's largest natural harbour. Absolutely unmissable, you will enjoy views of Brownsea Island and the large houses at Sandbank.

3 departures between 05/06/2026 and 20/08/2026
Portsmouth Dockyard all attractions inc Mary Rose

Situated within a working Naval Base, Portsmouth Historic Dockyard is home to a collection of fantastic attractions, historic ships and museums. It is the only place in the world to see the Royal Navy past, present and future.

3 departures between 20/06/2026 and 12/09/2026
Portsmouth with 50 minute harbour cruise

Portsmouth with 50 minute harbour cruise

3 departures between 20/06/2026 and 12/09/2026
Savill Garden Windsor & 2 hr cream tea cruise GOLD

Britain's finest ornamental garden set in Windsor Great Park. Visitors can journey through 35 acres of interconnecting gardens and exotic woodland. Every garden has its own unique attraction. Followed by a 2 hour River Thames cruise with a cream tea.

Date: 01/08/2026
Seaton & Seaton Tramway

Enjoy a day at Seaton plus a ride on the Seaton Tramway for 3 miles of unspoilt countryside along the beautiful Axe Valley to Colyton.

4 departures between 05/06/2026 and 02/10/2026
Severn Valley Railway

A full-size standard-gauge railway line between Kidderminster in Worcestershire and Bridgnorth in Shropshire, a distance of 16 miles.

3 departures between 28/05/2026 and 18/08/2026
Shrewsbury and Black Country museum overnight

With timber framed black and white buildings amongst narrow alleyways, Shrewsbury is surrounded by the sweeping River Severn where we enjoy a river cruise. Combined with a visit to the Black Country Living Museum which is one of the most extraordinary open-air museums in the UK;

Duration: 2 Days
2 departures on 15/08/2026 and 19/09/2026
Shrewsbury River Cruise with cream tea

Visit Shrewsbury with a River Cruise and a cream tea.

2 departures on 11/08/2026 and 30/09/2026
Shrewsbury River Cruise with cream tea GOLD

Visit Shrewsbury with a River Cruise and a cream tea.

Date: 27/06/2026
South Devon Railway

Runs for seven miles from Buckfastleigh to Totnes in South Devon along the stunning valley of the river Dart. The journey takes you through beautiful, unspoilt countryside rich in wildlife and well away from roads.

5 departures between 29/05/2026 and 15/10/2026
Stratford upon Avon & River Cruise

Time to stroll around this Shakespearian town, the birthplace of William Shakespeare and take a relaxing sightseeing 45 minute cruise.

8 departures between 07/06/2026 and 27/10/2026
Swanage & Steam Railway

Spend a day in Swanage - the gateway to the jurassic coast, and enjoy an afternoon trip on the steam railway.

4 departures between 17/06/2026 and 23/09/2026
West Somerset Railway return journey from Minehead

Runs for twenty miles from Minehead to Bishops Lydeard in West Somerset along the coast through beautiful countryside.

3 departures between 23/06/2026 and 14/08/2026
Windsor & 40 minute Cruise GOLD

You will enjoy a 40 minute scenic cruise along the River Thames. Enjoy the views.

Date: 06/06/2026
Windsor with 2 hour cruise with cream tea GOLD

Visit historic Windsor and enjoy a 2 hour scenic cruise along the River Thames during which your cream tea will be served.

Date: 04/07/2026
York Ramble through the Shambles 3 day break

A three day break with two nights dinner bed and breakfast to explore the grandeur of Georgian historic York with a visit to The Chocolate Story and a cruise on the River Ouse.

Duration: 3 Days
Date: 04/09/2026

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