EVESHAM BLOSSOM TOUR - April 8th (Wed)

£32pp (incl coach tour with guide)

Acclaimed as one of the "wonders of spring", the Evesham Blossom Trail, a 50-mile, scenic route in Worcestershire, showcases spring fruit blossom (plums, cherries, apples) from mid-March to mid-May. Now in its 40th year, enjoy the two hour tour with a guide from the comfort of the executive coach. All starting from the Evesham Country Park, where additional information, shopping and refreshments are available.

IRON WORKS & POWYS CASTLE - April 29th (Wed) 

                  £47pp (incl entrances) - NT £30pp

The British Ironworks Centre is an award-winning, leading metal sculpture park. Home to the nation’s largest collection of decorative metalwork, and offering unique shopping, national projects, fresh dining, inspiring sculptures and incredible art from around the world. 

Powys Castle was built in the 13th century as a medieval fortress. Furnished with decorative fabrics, world-class paintings, furniture, tapestries, and the unique Clive Collection of South Asian objects. With views across the Severn Valley, the world-famous garden retains many of its original features including 17th century Italianate terraces, an Edwardian formal garden and a peaceful woodland area.

LECHLADE THAMES CRUISE - May 6th (Wed) 

One of our most popular trips! £53pp (cruise & lunch incl) 

LIMITED IN NUMBER due to the size of our charter boat,  so its IMPORTANT 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.

LECHLADE & LUNCH - £42pp (lunch incl) 

Alternatively, you could take advantage of the lunch at The Trout Inn and enjoy the garden overlooking the river.  

LECHLADE ONLY - £28pp (coach only) 

Another option is to take advantage of our trip to visit 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.  

     RHS MALVERN SPRING FESTIVAL - May 9th (Wed) 

£55pp (entrance incl)  

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.

GREAT MALVERN - £28pp (coach only)

Nestled at the foot of the Malvern Hills, in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, is the Victorian spa town of Malvern. An elegant Victorian town, with roots going back to the bronze age. Modernised in the 1800s as a popular destination for travellers to come from around the world to heal, relax and rejuvenate. Today visitors come to take in the natural beauty of the hills, experience the rich history & culture of the town, relax in the excellent hotels and spas and treat themselves at the numerous independent cafés and restaurants. 

 BROUGHTON CASTLE & BANBURY - May 27th (Wed)  

£41pp (entrance incl) 

"a moated and fortified castle". In 1406, licence was granted for fortifications to be built around the manor house built of local hornton stone. These fortifications comprised of a gatehouse, moat and battlements for a curtain wall and still exist today to protect the ancestral family that still live in the castle. It’s become a popular film and photo location set,  notably used in Becoming Elisabeth (2023), The Crown (2019).

Although Banbury is not technically in the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), it sits right on its edge of the countryside of the Oxfordshire Cotswolds. It's a historic market town, known for its own charm offering both lively town life and scenic landscapes.

 OXFORD - June 3rd (Wed) 

 £28pp (coach only)

Oxford is a beautiful city of stunning architecture, history and culture. It has been the seat of scholars for 800 years and houses Britain’s oldest university, botanical gardens, and pubs. It has more quadrangles, gothic spires and listed buildings than you can shake a gown at. Add cobbled lanes, canals and the odd punt along its rivers and it becomes a real heart-breaker. Although bursting with museums, libraries and galleries, there’s more to this gem than its beauty and towering intellect.

       WORCESTER & RIVER CRUISE - June 24th (Wed) 

£43pp (cruise incl)

Worcester is a beautiful Cathedral and University City with a fascinating history, located on the banks of the River Severn. It boasts a wealth of interesting architecture, combined with an unrivalled combination of independent boutiques and high street names. With a scenic guided boat tour on the River Severn for 45mins, providing outstanding views of the town and Cathedral.

  BATH - July 1st (Wed) 

 £28pp (coach only)

An elegant city full of traditional heritage, contemporary culture, green spaces and a few surprises. Built for pleasure and relaxation, beautiful Bath has been a wellbeing destination since Roman times. You can immerse yourself in Bath’s remarkable collection of museums and galleries and its compact, visitor-friendly centre is overflowing with places to eat and drink, plus some of the finest independent shops in Britain.

BARRY ISLAND - July 22nd (Wed) 

          £28pp (coach only)

What's not to love about bustling Y Barri (Barry)? A golden beach, funky shops and restaurants, the pleasure park,                                                        leafy gardens and a gaggle of interesting museums and attractions mean                                              it's far more than just a backdrop to Gavin and Stacey!

CHURNET VALLEY STEAM & NATIONAL MEMORIAL ARBORETUM - July 25th (Sat) 

          £38pp (steam train incl) 

A nostalgic steam train ride through the Staffordshire Moorlands, meandering through the hidden beauty of the Churnet Valley, just a stone's throw from the Peak District National Park.  

Then to the National Memorial Arboretum, the British site of national remembrance at Alrewas. The Arboretum grounds provide a quiet year-round space for reflection and contemplation, with restaurant, memorials, shopping and millenium chapel. All aimed to honour the fallen, recognise service and sacrifice, and foster pride in His Majesty's Armed Forces.

LLANDUDNO - July 29th (Wed) 

£28pp (coach only)

Needing no introduction, this jewel of the Welsh coast has beautiful beaches, spectacular surroundings, a vibrant town centre and buckets of seaside charm, its no wonder that it's so popular!

   BARMOUTH - August 5th (Wed)  

          £28pp (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. 

PORTHCAWL - August 12th (Wed) 

£28pp (coach only)

Porthcawl is worth visiting, if you enjoy classic seaside fun. Famous as a traditional Welsh seaside resort known for its sandy beaches (like Rest Bay & Trecco Bay), offering a blend of traditional beach town charm and modern activities.                                

It's arguably most famous for its quirky annual Porthcawl Elvis Festival, which draws thousands. 

LYTHAM ST ANNES - August 19th (Wed) 

£28pp (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. On a Wednesday it often hosts small free music performances in the town centre and Ashton Gardens. 
 

CORRIS STEAM TRAIN & ABERDOVEY 

August 26th (Wed) - £45pp (steam train incl) 

Ride in  on a journey that is enjoyable for everybody and just right for families. Take a gentle trip on an old fashioned steam train down the beautiful Dulas Valley. With a short guided tour of the Railway's head quarters and workshops and then time to visit the shop and free museum at Corris.

Then stop at Aberdyfi, a thriving little harbour resort set within the Snowdonia National Park, where the river Dyfi meets the blue waters of Cardigan Bay.

LONDON - August 29th (Sat) 

£38pp (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.

DOROTHY CLIVE & HODNET HALL GARDENS

September 2nd (Wed) - £50pp (entrance incl) 

2 gardens for the price of one! DC Located in the woodland quarter of Staffordshire, OUR MAGICAL garden has delights and surprises whatever the season.

HH Hodnet Hall Gardens present a dynamic canvas of rare and native species that have been planted over centuries.

SNOWSHILL MANOR & BROADWAY - September 30th (Wed)

 £45pp (entrance incl) - NT £28pp

Snowshill is the unconventional home of the eccentric Charles Wade, who delighted in creating a stage for his life and passions. There's so much to discover in the manor & garden. From glasshouses to sunken lanes, understand more about how these gardens and green spaces were formed. Read the stories of people from history and learn about their connections to this historic place, from Beatrix Potter to the Beatles.

Often referred to as the 'Jewel of the Cotswolds', Broadway village lies on the western Cotswold escarpment. The pretty High Street is lined with horse chestnut trees and includes a mixture of period houses & picturesque honey coloured Cotswold stone cottages which have lured visitors for centuries. 

 BRISTOL & SS GREAT BRITAIN

October 7th (Wed) 

£46pp (entrance incl)

The ship that changed the world! Climb aboard the world's first great ocean liner.

Explore a legendary steamship, museum and a historic dockyard – where Brunel’s genius reshaped history and touched thousands of lives.

 BRISTOL  £28pp (coach only) 

If ever there was a city with a story to tell, it’s Bristol!

Enveloped in hills, Bristol has developed an inimitable identity and fiercely independent spirit, crafted by its passionate locals.

It's lively, yet laid-back and is bursting with character, centuries-old heritage and an irrepressible creative zeal.

CLARKSON'S COTSWOLDS - October 21st (Wed)

Adult £28pp (coach only)

Jeremy Clarkson's Farmers Dog Pub is not the only attraction. If the pub is full, there is tent's outside: Hops & Chops, The Farmer’s Puppy and the Diddly Squat Farm Shop.

Diddly Squat Farm Shop was Jeremy and Lisa's brainchild after realising that potatoes did indeed grow well on their farm and they had accidentally produced 40 tonnes of them. Get the best of the farm and take it home with you. Whether that’s a bottle of Bee Juice Whiskey or some unbelievable blackberry jam.

EAST LANCS STEAM RAILWAY to BURY MARKET 

November 7th (Sat) - £37pp (incl steam 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 14th (Sat) 

£38pp (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.

BIRMINGHAM FRANKFURT CHRISTMAS MARKET

December 12th (Wed) - £28pp (coach only)

Birmingham's Frankfurt Christmas Market is a firm fixture in the city's annual calendar and a massive favourite with both residents and visitors to the city

Located in the heart of the city centre, primarily in Victoria Square and along New Street, it offers traditional German stalls, mulled wine, and festive treats. Other markets, like the Cathedral Square Craft Market, pop up in different spots, adding to the festive atmosphere.  

***Day Tours - Pickup Locations***

Ludlow - Catholic Church/Smithfield Car Park/NFU

Craven Arms - Outside Tuffins or the Old Post Office (depending on direction)

Church Stretton - Applegreen Fuel Station on the A49

Dorrington - Bus Stop by the Horseshoes

Bayston Hill - Outside The Compasses

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

Wellington - Bus 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.