Barmouth, where the Mountains meet the Sea has been welcoming visitors for over 150 years. The town is on the west coast of Wales, looking out onto Cardigan Bay, in the southern part of Snowdonia. Barmouth's history can be explored via the Heritage Trail, and visiting the two museums. There is a range of independant shops, cafes. pubs and restaurants, so a day can be spent browsing, dipping in and out of shops with regular coffee stops, and maybe an ice cream on the harbour watching the boats and seagulls.

Buxton is surrounded on three sides by the Peak District National Park, the oldest National Park in England. It is “a treasured landscape of exceptional natural beauty shaped by the interaction of people and nature over thousands of years”. Lying at the heart of the country and surrounded by urban areas, it is easily accessed by millions of people. It covers 555 square miles (1,438 square kilometres) in parts of the counties of Derbyshire, Yorkshire, Staffordshire, Cheshire and Greater Manchester.

Visitors have travelled to bathe in Buxton's mineral waters for thousands of years but Buxton is also deservedly renowned for its beautiful Georgian and Victorian architecture - much of it linked with the 5th Duke of Devonshire's ambitions to create a spa town to rival Bath back in the 18th century.

Why not join us to enjoy a relaxing day out on board one of our luxury coaches. "Where will we be going" you may well ask - sorry it's a secret but who knows, if the sun is shining we may go to the seaside or if it's not so nice perhaps a scenic tour with stops at places of interest.

RHS Garden Bridgewater is the fifth RHS Garden. Set within the historic grounds of Worsley New Hall, this spectacular 154-acre garden blends the heritage of an old garden landscape with contemporary designs and world-class horticulture. This is an exciting time in the newest RHS garden. Everything is beginning to flourish, ready to grow through the seasons and years to come. Bridgewater is a great day out in the North West of England with its beautiful green spaces and wonderful calendar of events. Our visit also includes an informative privatebguided tour of the gardens. https://www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/bridgewater

The Quays is Greater Manchester's unique waterfront destination, situated just 15 minutes from Manchester city centre and an ideal destination for a day out. At The Quays you'll find a wealth of world-class entertainment, leisure and cultural facilities on offer, including Imperial War Museum North, Emirates Old Trafford, The Lowry, Ordsall Hall and a range of water-based activities.

Fresh air and stunning views make Cardigan Bay and Ceredigion the perfect destination for a day trip. We start our day in New Quay, once a flourishing shipbuilding centre and fishing port where the small local fishing and pleasure craft still come and go in the sheltered bay. New Quay's beaches extend in a golden arc around the bay and are ideal for strolling by the sea.

New Brighton, with a wide variety of heritage and historical points of interest, is complemented by an £80million leisure and retail facility, Marine Point. A short stroll inland sees a growing base of independent bars, cafes and restaurants on Victoria Road and Victoria Parade and the opportunity to purchase vintage, reclaimed and  preloved finds on Seabank Road. One of New Brighton’s wonderful beaches is home to the internationally known community-built iconic driftwood boat, The Black Pearl.  After stopping here for a couple of hours, we move on to nearby Liverpool.  Enjoy some of the cities numerous attractions such as The Beatles Story, British Music Experience, the Liver Building or one of the many museums and galleries. If retail therapy is more your thing Liverpool One Shopping Centre has everything you could wish for all under one roof.

Situated on a private peninsula overlooking stunning coastal scenery, the Italian Riviera meets rural Wales with a riot of colour and architectural styles. Designed by Sir Clough Williams-Ellis in 1925, Portmeirion is now one of Wales’ most popular tourist destinations. Well known as the location for the 1960s cult TV series The Prisoner. It comprises a cluster of colour-washed buildings around a central piazza, scenic surroundings and extensive woodlands, two hotels, historic cottages, gift shops, spa & award winning restaurants.

The award-winning West Midland Safari Park has 1700 magical animal encounters and four miles of safari, home to Indian Rhino; Cheetah; Lions; Tigers; Giraffe and Elephants to name a few. Enjoy watching the animals as we drive through the 200 acres of parkland designed to replicate their natural habitat. There’s also a Discovery Trail showcasing Penguin Cove, Sea Lion Shows, Twilight Cave, Seaquarium, Reptile House, Creepy Crawlies and friendly animal encounters galore. The African Village is situated by the lakeside and is where “Meerkat Mayhem” and “Walking with Lemurs” can be found. Whilst the Adventure Theme Park and Tiny Tots Theme Park have a host of fun rides and attractions to suit all members of the family (extra charge). More info: www.wmsp.co.uk

Southport; with 22 miles of coastline and plenty of beaches is the perfect place to relax and unwind. The classic seaside resort has scenic parks and gardens, fabulous shopping and a mouth-watering array of restaurants. Traditional seaside amusements await; stroll down the UK’s oldest iron pier and try the old penny slot machines in the Pavilion at the far end, or ride traditional carousels at Funland. At the Marine Lake, you'll find a choice of water based actvities to keep the whole family entertained.  The Atkinson is an £18 million arts venue set in a Grade II listed building. With beautifully restored art galleries and a theatre, it hosts all kinds of visual and performing arts events.

Our visit today coincides with the Southport Flower Show. (Tickets are not included).

Llandudno is Wales largest resort with attractions uniquely situated between the Great and Little Ormes with two wonderful beaches, the award winning North Shore and the quiet, sand duned West Shore.

Llandudno has kept its Victorian and Edwardian elegance and splendour, despite its modern attractions. Perhaps most notably, Llandudno was the regular holiday destination of Alice Liddells family, the same Alice Liddell who inspired Lewis Carrolls title character of the novel Alice in Wonderland. It is thought that this wonderful resort and its majestic surroundings were inspiration for the extraordinary visuals of the story.