KEDLESTON HALL - April 3rd (Thurs)

£45pp/£27NT (incl entrance)

Following the disappointment to many in 2024, when just days before our scheduled visit this wonderful National Trust 18th-century mansion was forced to close, we hope that you will join us this year and enjoy the beautiful Kedleston Hall and its grounds.

BATH - April 17th (Thurs) 

                  £27pp (coach only)

Whilst famous as a Roman spa town human activity around the hot springs dates back as far as 8000 BC! It’s an elegant city full of traditional heritage, contemporary culture, green spaces, and a few surprises. From its historic origins to the colourful characters that brought the city to life, there’s a lot more to Bath than meets the eye.                     

LONDON - April 26th (Sat) 

£35pp (coach only)

For this bargain price, enjoy an afternoon in our capital city with its many sites, museums, theatre shows and shopping, there’s plenty to see and do.      

      LLANDUDNO VICTORIAN EXTRAVAGANZA - May 3rd (Sat)  

£27pp (coach only) 

Every year, Llandudno plays host to a Victorian Extravaganza featuring a Victorian street fair, old time fair rides, fun stalls, steam engines, people dressed in Victorian costume, street parades at 12 midday each day and street entertainment the whole family will enjoy. Predominantly free to attend.   

RHS MALVERN SPRING FESTIVAL - May 10th (Sat) 

£54pp (incl entrance)  

One of the first major flower shows of the year, the festival opens the door into the summer season and its setting, with the backdrop of the Malvern Hills, provides the perfect location for the plethora of plants and gardens.

 BETWS-Y-COED & BODNANT GARDENS - May 29th (Thurs) 

 £44pp/£27NT (incl entrance)

Betws-y-Coed the principal village of the Snowdonia National Park, is North Wales’ most popular inland resort, much of it was built in Victorian times. Then visit the National Trust Bodnant Garden is one of the most beautiful gardens in the UK, spanning some 80 acres and is situated above the River Conwy on ground sloping towards the west and looking across the valley towards the Eryri (Snowdonia) range. Each year, thousands of visitors visit to see the world-famous Laburnum Arch in all of its golden splendour.  

APPLEBY HORSE FAIR 

June 6th - 7th (Fri-Sat) 

Just £159pp (1night DBB)

See Short Breaks and Holidays for more information

        STRATFORD & CANAL/RIVER CRUISE - June 26th (Thurs) 

£39pp (incl cruise)

A market town with more than 800 years of history, containing not only many buildings that survive today and would have been familiar to Shakespeare, but also a thriving community offering a wide variety of leisure and shopping experiences. Then relax with a canal and river boat informative guided tour and experience an actual working lock from the historic canal basin. 

  LECHLADE THAMES CRUISE - July 3rd (Thurs) 

 **Limited Places - Book Early**

 £52pp (incl lunch & Cruise) 

One of our most popular trips, but always limited in number due to the size of our charter boat, (it’s a must to book early!). With lunch at The Trout Inn, alongside the beautiful river Thames and a 2 hour relaxing, informative cruise down the river on our charter boat The Inglesham.

This year we are offering a seat for £27pp (coach only) to visit the delightful nearby town of Lechlade-on-Thames, with a thriving town centre and a good selection of shops, including many antique-dealers, and many wonderful places to eat and drink. The Church of St Lawrence, which dominates the market square, has beautiful stained glass windows and a landmark spire. In the churchyard, the poet Shelley was inspired to write A Summer Evening Churchyard – look out for the verse inscribed by the church entrance.

   TORQUAY HOLIDAY 

    July 20th – 24th (Sun-Thurs)

Just  £435pp (4nights DBB)

See Short Breaks and Holidays for more information    

  BARMOUTH - July 31st (Thurs) 

          £27pp (coach only)    

Where the Mountains meet the Sea has been welcoming visitors for over 150 years. It’s on the west coast of Wales, looking out onto Cardigan Bay, in the southern part of Snowdonia. 

LLANDUDNO - August 7th (Thurs) 

£27pp (coach only)

Needing no introductions, this jewel of the Welsh coast has beautiful beaches, spectacular surroundings and buckets of traditional seaside charm, it's no wonder that its so popular.

SOUTHPORT - August 14th (Thurs) 

£27pp (coach only) 

Whether it's historic Victorian architecture, the Iron Pier, or the choice of spectacular beaches, there's plenty on offer all year round. 

WESTON - August 21st (Thurs) 

£27pp (coach only)

Jam-packed with interesting and fun-places to visit all year-round, beautiful walks, a huge sandy beach, Europe's biggest helicopter museum, the Grand Pier with its rides, arcades and attractions and Banksy's pinwheel in the town museum.   

LYTHAM ST ANNES - August 28th (Thurs) 

£27pp (coach only)

With an expansive sandy beach, Victorian pier, historic windmill, a 'royal' golf course and stylish independent shops, the dual seaside towns of Lytham and St Annes continue to remind us why we all love the British seaside so much.

CORRIS CRAFT CENTRE & TALYLLYN RAILWAY

September 11th (Thurs) - £45pp (incl train) 

Visit the arts and crafts centre and design gallery, with craft workshops where the talented artists, craftspeople, designers and makers create an eclectic mix of quality products. Then relax on the Talyllyn dubbed the “Railway with the heart of Gold”, this historic narrow-gauge steam railway runs through the unspoilt Snowdonia, from Abergynolwyn to Tywyn. 

MARLBOROUGH - September 18th (Thurs)

 £27pp (coach only)

Situated in the picturesque rural north-east Wiltshire,  the High Street is one of the widest in the UK and lined on both sides with characterful old buildings housing an array of high quality shops. The Merchant's House - one of the finest 17th century middle-class homes open to visitors in England – can be found here and contains a wealth of period features, paintings and artefacts and on-going restoration. Among Marlborough’s many claims to fame is the mysterious Merlin’s Mound which can be found within the grounds of Marlborough College and is the reputed burial place of the wizard Merlin. The Duchess of Cambridge also attended this famous college.    

LONDON 

September 27th (Sat) 

£35pp (coach only)

For this bargain price, enjoy an afternoon in our capital city with its many sites, museums, theatre shows and shopping, there’s plenty to do for everyone.

OXFORD - October 2nd (Thurs) 

£27pp (coach only) 

Oxford is a beautiful city of stunning architecture, history and culture. You'll find ancient and modern colleges, fascinating museums and galleries, and plenty of parks, gardens and green spaces in which to relax.   

BLACKPOOL LIGHTS - October 26th (Sun)

Adult £32pp/Child £18 

The world-famous Illuminations need little introduction. With six miles of traditional festoons, tableaux and interactive features along the Promenade, no wonder it’s commonly known as the greatest free light show on Earth!   

EAST LANCS STEAM RAILWAY to BURY MARKET 

November 1st (Sat) - £36pp (incl train)

The heritage railway that runs steam and diesel train services through the beautiful Pennine Lancashire scenery, has been the gateway to great days out since 1846. Arriving at Bury, the Museum is free to enter and the award-winning market located at the heart of Bury, has over  350 stalls. 

LONDON - November 29th (Sat) 

£35pp (coach only)

For this bargain price, enjoy an afternoon in our capital city with its many sites, museums, theatre shows and shopping, there’s plenty to do for everyone.

YORK CHRISTMAS TREAT

December 12th – 14th (Fri-Sun) 

Just £245pp 2night B&B

See Short Breaks and Holidays for more information

***Day Tours - Pickup Locations***

Ludlow - Catholic Church/Smithfield Car Park/NFU

Craven Arms - Outside Tuffins or the Old Post Office

Church Stretton - Applegreen Fuel Station on the A49

Dorrington - Bus Stop by the Horseshoes

Bayston Hill - Outside The Compasses

Shrewsbury - Bust Stop outside the Abbey Church on the Main Rd

Wellington - Bust Stop by The Red Lion

Telford Train Station

The order can change depending on the destination and a feeder coach may be used where appropriate.

***Day Tours - Please Note***

· All prices are based per person and include entrances where stated. 

· All seats must be paid for in full at the time of booking.

· All cancellations are subject to our terms and conditions, please read this page.

· To book please contact us on telephone 01588-501396 or via our email info@caradoctours.co.uk

· The times for pickups are shown on the booking confirmation, as these are individual to each trip.