Capital Break, London, 14th - 17th August 2026

Our Tour will start at the Bekonscot Model Village. On Saturday we will visit the impressive Thames Barrier Visitor Centre before making our way to Eltham Place – Built by Henry VIII and now an Art Deco masterpiece. We will also be visiting the iconic Tower Bridge where you have time to explore this engineering marvel at your leisure. During our trip home we will call in at Hughenden House the former home of Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli

ITINERARY

Day 1:   We will travel south to Beaconsfield and our second attempt to visit the Bekonscot Model Village. Bekonscot is the oldest original Model Village in the world. Home also to a 71/4 ride on light railway, Bekonscot captures life in rural England during the 1930’s. We will also enjoy an afternoon tea, before departing for our hotel and evening dinner. 

Our base for the next three days is the Bull at Gerrards Cross:  The Bull Hotel in Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire

Day 2:  Today our first stop of the day will be the Thames Barrier Visitor Centre, here we can learn about the construction of the barrier and how it works. We will also have a guide to show us round the estate, covering the history of the river, the risk of flooding and the environment and wildlife of the Thames.

In the afternoon we will make our way to Eltham Palace in Southeast London. Once a royal Palace where Henry VIII spent his childhood it has now been transformed into an Art Deco mansion along side the Medieval Great Hall. 

This evening, we will enjoy a three-course dinner at our hotel.

Day 3:   We will make our way into London to Tower Bridge. Our visit to the Bridge is self-guided and you will have plenty of time to discover how the bridge was built and the people who built it. The highlight of our visit is the High-Level walkway between the Towers with its unique viewpoint 43.5 meters above the river Thames. Finally, our tour will end when we then visit the engine rooms that drive the bridge lifts. 

Day 4:   After Breakfast we will check out of our hotel and set off on our journey North. On the way we will visit Hughenden Manor. Former home of Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli and more recently a top-secret map making facility during World War II.   There are extensive gardens throughout the estate for us to explore. 

Price per person (Based on two adults sharing)

• Member Plus Adult - £535
• Member Adult - £545             
• Non-Member Adult - £555
• Single Supplement - £105

Price includes:

• Entry into Bekonscot Model Village and Afternoon Tea 
• Group tour at the Thames Barrier (split into two groups)
• Free flow entry into Eltham Palace
• Free flow entry into Hughenden House
• Entry only into Tower Bridge 
• Executive coach and driver
• Full English breakfast each day
• Three course choice menu Dinner with tea & coffee each evening

Not Included:

• Single Supplement
• Any items of a personal nature such as meals, drinks, etc
• Guide/Driver Gratuities
• Travel Insurance

For further details and bookings, you can either use the    or contact Claire Aspin 

Please include your Name, Home Address, Contact Telephone Number, Membership Number, and the Number Places Required (Member/Non-Member

Mystery Tour, 2nd to 5th October 2026 - Full, reserve list only

Where are we off to this time on our mystery tour? Clairvoyant maybe will give you some clues. Pack your bags, but bring no map, Adventure waits on every lap. We will travel through winding roads and skies so wide, What lies buried within Clairvoyant can’t tell   So, if you're bold and crave the thrill, of journeys shaped by fate and will— Then join us on this Mystery Tour.

Transport: Coach travel is included in the cost with pick Ups from Bury, Middleton, Ashton, Stockport, Poynton, Macclesfield. 

Price Includes:

• Executive Coach & Professional Tour Driver throughout the tour
• 3 nights’ accommodation 
• 3 Course Dinner with Choice of menu with Tea & Coffee
• Full English Breakfast 
• Transport throughout
• Entry into any attractions included in the Mystery itinerary

Not Included:

• Single Supplement
• Any items of a personal nature such as meals, drinks, etc
• Guide/Driver Gratuities
• Travel Insurance

Price per person (Based on 2 Adults sharing double/twin room):

• Member Plus Adult - £389
• Member Adult - £ 399
• Non-Member Adult - £409
• Single Supplement - £30

For further details and bookings, you can either use the  or contact Claire Aspin  (select Claire from the drop down menu) 

Please include your Name, Home Address, Contact Telephone Number, Membership Number and the Number Places Required (Member/Non-Member

SOUTH WALES – Walking South Wales, Royal Mint & Welsh Mining Experience. 

Friday 12th to Monday 15th March 2027

Our Trip will take us to South Walkes, based in Cardiff this is a fabulous opportunity to enjoy the stunning scenery of Wales including visits to the Royal Mint and the opportunity to enjoy gin tasting at Hensol Castle. We will also dive back into Welsh mining history with a visit to the Welsh Mining Experience in the Rhondda topped off by a visit to the Royal Mint. 

ITINERARY

Day 1:  We will travel to Chepstow. Where the walkers will have the opportunity to walk from England to Wales across the Severn Bridge. The non-Walkers will have time in Chepstow. 

Our base for our stay will be the Holland House Hotel in Central Cardiff.

Holland House Hotel Cardiff by Sunday, OYO Hotels Cardiff, Book @ £127 - OYO

Day 2:   There will be an opportunity for the walkers to enjoy the Pontsticill Circular Walk. This 5.5-mile walk wends its way around the Taf Fechan Reservoir at the southern end of the Brecon Beacons National Park. The trail leads all the way around the reservoir with stunning waterside views of the Mountains.

The non-walkers will have the opportunity to visit Merthyr Tydfill Home to Cyfarthfa Castle. 

In the afternoon we will visit the Welsh Mining Experience where we will enjoy a -tour hosted by an ex-miner learn about the global business of coal and the mines inks to the Titanic, and the owner of the mine who wrote the first one-million-pound Cheque

After our Mine tour we will carry on to Hensol Castle Distillery where we will learn about the history of the castle followed by a tutored gin tasting

Day 3:  

This morning the walker will have the opportunity to take the Cardiff Bay Trail which is 6.2 miles long taking the sights of the Bay and surrounding area. 

In the afternoon we will visit the Royal Mint Britain’s oldest organisation. We will be guided through the 1,100-year history of coin making in Britian. Coming face to face with artefacts dating back to 886AD, a legendary 1933 penny and try and lift a 400oz gold bar. 

Day 4:

This morning after breakfast we will check out of our hotel. Making our way to Hereford to visit Berrington Hall – a neo classical mansion by Henry Holland set in ‘Capability’ Brown’s final landscape and garden. 

Price per person (Based on 2 Adults sharing Twin/Double Room):

• Member Plus Adult - £384
• Member Adult - £399               
• Non-Member Adult - £414
• Single Supplement - £60

Price Includes:

• Executive Coach & Professional Tour Driver throughout the tour as per itinerary
• 3 Nights half board accommodation with Welsh Breakfast and
• 3 Course, choice menu dinner with tea/coffee
• Porterage
• Entry to The Welsh Mining Experience
• Entry to Hensol Castle & Distillery – Gin Tasting 
• Entry to the Royal Mint 
• Entry to Berrington Hall.

Not Included:

• Single Supplement
• Any items of a personal nature such as meals, drinks, etc.
• Guide/Driver Gratuities
• Travel Insurance

For further details and bookings, you can either use the  or contact Claire Aspin (select Claire from the drop down menu)

Please include your Name, Home Address, Contact Telephone Number, Membership Number, and the Number Places Required (Member/Non-Member)