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31st Annual Great Days Out at EventCity, Manchester.
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Short breaks in Britain have never been more fun. Take your pick from one of our 13 stunning country or coastal locations, we guarantee we have something for everyone. Not only will you be impressed with what’s on offer, but you’ll love our fantastic savings too!
3 night weekend breaks from only £129* per person
Don’t miss out on these fantastic savings - Call us now for detailsTo book call free on: 0843 658 0822 Quote: 43GPC
Littlecote House Hotel, Berkshire
Fantastic benefi ts Fantastic benefi ts Fantastic benefi ts for your groupfor your groupfor your group
Fantastic benefi ts for you as the Fantastic benefi ts for you as the Fantastic benefi ts for you as the group organiser*group organiser*group organiser*
Terms & Conditions: *Save up to 50% is on selected dates & is subject to availability. £129 per person is based on 2 people sharing a Standard chalet at Gunton Hall Coastal Village, Suffolk. Full terms and conditions relating to these breaks are available in our current Warner Leisure Hotels brochure. Free places are limited to 1 per booking when using a 50% offer and on bookings of 30 guests or more. Single rooms with no supplements are subject to availability, group size and are on a fi rst come fi rst serve basis. Group rates for ferry crossings to the Isle of Wight are £30 per vehicle and are on selected dates. All persons in your booking must be over 21 years old. Bourne Holidays Limited (trading as Warner Leisure Hotels) is a company registered in England and Wales with company number 01854900 whose registered offi ce is 1 Park Lane, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire HP2 4YL.
Fantastic Group Getaways with Warner Leisure Hotels
on selected 2013 breaks
50%*SAVE up to
Don’t forget,Don’t forget,Don’t forget,every Warner guest can expect...every Warner guest can expect...every Warner guest can expect...
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Great Days Out TeamRachel Combie MarketingandProjectDirectorDeborah Faulkner SalesManager Sarah Griffiths EventsManagerAnh Nguyen MarketingManagerShay McGinty MarketingExecutive
AdmissionGreatDaysOutisatradeeventandisfreeofchargetoallvisitors.Childrenarewelcometoattendtheevent.
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Opening TimesSaturday 9th February 20139.30am–3.30pm
ContentsWelcome 5
EntertainmentArena 6
ActivityVillage 8
EnglandPavilion 10
CompetitionPrizes 12
A–ZExhibitorProfiles 14
FloorPlan 18
ExhibitorList 18
Farmers’MarketProfiles 19
DatesForYourDiary 29
EnglandPavilionPartners 34
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Short breaks in Britain have never been more fun. Take your pick from one of our 13 stunning country or coastal locations, we guarantee we have something for everyone. Not only will you be impressed with what’s on offer, but you’ll love our fantastic savings too!
3 night weekend breaks from only £129* per person
Don’t miss out on these fantastic savings - Call us now for detailsTo book call free on: 0843 658 0822 Quote: 43GPC
Littlecote House Hotel, Berkshire
Fantastic benefi ts Fantastic benefi ts Fantastic benefi ts for your groupfor your groupfor your group
Fantastic benefi ts for you as the Fantastic benefi ts for you as the Fantastic benefi ts for you as the group organiser*group organiser*group organiser*
Terms & Conditions: *Save up to 50% is on selected dates & is subject to availability. £129 per person is based on 2 people sharing a Standard chalet at Gunton Hall Coastal Village, Suffolk. Full terms and conditions relating to these breaks are available in our current Warner Leisure Hotels brochure. Free places are limited to 1 per booking when using a 50% offer and on bookings of 30 guests or more. Single rooms with no supplements are subject to availability, group size and are on a fi rst come fi rst serve basis. Group rates for ferry crossings to the Isle of Wight are £30 per vehicle and are on selected dates. All persons in your booking must be over 21 years old. Bourne Holidays Limited (trading as Warner Leisure Hotels) is a company registered in England and Wales with company number 01854900 whose registered offi ce is 1 Park Lane, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire HP2 4YL.
Fantastic Group Getaways with Warner Leisure Hotels
on selected 2013 breaks
50%*SAVE up to
Don’t forget,Don’t forget,Don’t forget,every Warner guest can expect...every Warner guest can expect...every Warner guest can expect...
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SponsorsMany thanks to our partners
for their support
THE GREATESTFOOTBALL STORY EVER TOLD
For more details, or to book;call: 0161 868 8000 (option 3)email: [email protected] or visit: manutd.com/museum
Step behind the scenes and experience the legend like never before at the Manchester United Museum & Tour Centre.
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Welcome to
Great Days Out 2013We are delighted to welcome you to the 31st annual Great Days Out at EventCity, Manchester.
Grouptravelisanimportantdriverfordomestictourism,andwearedelighted
tobeworkingwithGreatDaysOuttoencouragegroupvisitstoEnglishdestinations.Whetheryouarelookingforinspirationfornewitinerariesorcorporatehospitalitytowowyourclients,thisistheshowforyou.2012wasaspectacularyearfortourisminEngland,givingusauniqueopportunitytoshowcasethiscountryasneverbefore.Butcanweevermatchsuchayear?Thegoodnewsforgrouptravelorganisersisthatthere’splentygoingoninEnglandtoenticeBritstotakeabreakathomein2013-fromworld-classmusicfestivals,culturalandsportingevents.Don’tforgetit’stheRugbyLeagueWorldCupthisyear,andtheEnglandRugbyWorldCupin2015.We’vealsogotfantasticshopping,restaurantsandattractions,aswellasarangeofaccommodationtosuiteverypossibletasteandbudget,fromeco-lodgestoboutiqueluxuryhotels.
ComeandvisitusontheEnglandPavilionandlearnmoreaboutEngland’sstunningcoastlines,breath-takingcountryside,fascinatingcultureandrichheritage.YoucanalsopickupournewTravelTradeDestinationGuide,packedfullofideasandinspirationforover40destinationsaroundthecountry.Formoreinformation,visit
www.visitengland.org/traveltrade
JamesBerresford,ChiefExecutive,VisitEngland
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THE GREATESTFOOTBALL STORY EVER TOLD
For more details, or to book;call: 0161 868 8000 (option 3)email: [email protected] or visit: manutd.com/museum
Step behind the scenes and experience the legend like never before at the Manchester United Museum & Tour Centre.
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Take a break from the show floor and be entertained throughout the day with a host of top performers.
Entertainment Arena
10:00 – 10:15 Welcome Andrew Stokes, CEO, Marketing Manchester.
10:30 – 11:15 Cupcake decorating session by Katja’s Cakes Katja’s Cakes is one of the country’s leading cake decorating artisans. Lucky members of the audience will be chosen at random to try their hand at mastering the art of cake decoration.
11:30 – 12:00 Wild Animal Show by South Lakes Wild Animal Park Get up close and personal with a selection of small animals from the award winning South Lakes Wild Animal Park.
12:15 – 13:00 Blind Beer Tasting and Talk by Robinson’s Brewery Robinson’s is a proud independent family Brewery with 360 pubs across the North West and Wales. Lucky members of the audience will be invited to try out a blind beer tasting test to see if their taste buds know their bitter from their ales.
13:15 – 13.45 UK Coach Rally and Awards 2013 Shortlist Announcement April’s combined UK Coach Rally and Awards is sure to be an unforgettable weekend. Be the first to hear who have been shortlisted for the prestigious 2013 accolades at this exclusive announcement.
14.00 – 14:30 Do Your Thing Choir Hear songs from Do Your Thing, a sensational 100-vocalist strong choir who’s repertoire includes a selection of popular music including Amy Winehouse, Michael Jackson and Abba to name a few.
14:30 – 15:15 The 3rd Davyhulme Live Band One of the premier Scout and Guide Bands in the UK, 3rd Davyhulme are no strangers to Great Days Out having appeared the last two years. With performances at the Olympic Park and Disneyland Paris last summers the band return to GDO for your entertainment pleasure. N.B. Times may be subject to change on the day.
Show Times
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The Black Sheep Brewery Visitor Centre is the ideal place for an interesting and alternative day out in the Yorkshire Dales. Regular ‘shepherded’ day and evening tours of the Brewery allow guests to experience the traditional brewing
processes through to the end product - a sample of the award-winning ales in the Baa…r.
Black Sheep Brewery, Wellgarth, Masham, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 4EN
Tel: 01765 689227 • Fax: 01765 689746
www.blacksheepbrewery.co.uk
BISTRO • BAA...R • ‘SHEPHERDED’ BREWERY TOURS • SHEEPY SHOP
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A brand new addition to the show for those looking for more active itinerary ideas and are daring enough to try them out.
Barclays Premier League TrophyDon’tmisstheopportunitytogetyourphotographtakenalongsidetheofficialBarclaysPremierLeagueTrophy,broughttoyoubychampionsManchester City Football Club.
Indoor Climbing WallTestyourclimbingskillsbytryingouttheindoorclimbingwallcourtesyofChallenge 4 Change,whowillbeonhandtogiveyouexpertadviceonclimbingtechniquesandgeneralkeepingfittips.
Indoor Segway CourseHaveagoonGo Ape’s indoorSegwaycourse,thelatestingreentransportandanalternativetowalkingorcycling.Go Ape!offersSegwayForestExperiences.(Restrictionsapply).
Namco Gamestation TestyourreactionsandreflexesatthefunandinteractiveNamcogamestation.Namco FunscapeistheuniqueentertainmentcentrelocatedwithinTheOrientatTheTraffordCentre.
Penalty Shootout Game TestyourstrikingskillsattheManchester City Football Clubpenaltyshootoutarea.Seeifyoucangettheballpastthekeeperintothebackofthenet.
Activity Village
Top:GoApe!offersSegwayForestExperiences.Topright:thelatestingreentransport.
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Above:Challenge4Change.Right:BarclaysPremierLeagueTrophy.
Incentives availablefor Drivers & Organisers
The UK’s
No.1Mill Store
Up to
75%OFF RRP
Top Name
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& Home
MassiveCateringFacilitiesFREEParking
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M65
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Incentives availablefor Drivers & Organisers
The UK’s
No.1Mill Store
Up to
75%OFF RRP
Top Name
Brands in
Fashion
& Home
MassiveCateringFacilitiesFREEParking
www.boundarymill.co.uk
M65
A1M1
A19M6
North West of England Store: Vivary Way, COLNE, Lancashire BB8 9NW Telephone 01282 856200East Midlands Store: Gonerby Moor, A1 GRANTHAM, Lincolnshire NG32 2AB Telephone 01476 591001South Yorkshire Store: Poplar Way, Catcliffe, ROTHERHAM S60 5TR Telephone 01709 832800North East Store: Park Lane, Shiremoor, NEWCASTLE u- TYNE NE27 0BS Telephone 0191 297 2420West Midlands Store: J10 Retail Park, Bentley Mill Way, WALSALL WS2 0LE Telephone 01922 618200
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England is famous for its constantly changing culture. There’s always something new going on inside or out, day or night.
Whether you want galleries, theatres and festivals, or bars, shopping and restaurants - there’s something to suit everyone.
Plan your cultural break atvisitengland.com/morecultural
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ComeandvisitusontheEnglandPavilion,andmeetrepresentativesfromdestinationsfromacrossthecountry,whohavecometogethertopromotethebestofEngland.
Thestandisdividedintofoursections,withdestinationsacrossthecountryshowcasingthebestofEngland’sstunningcoastlines,breath-takingcountryside,fascinatingcultureandrichheritage.
YoucanalsopickupournewTravelTradeDestinationGuide,packedfullofideasandinspirationforover40destinationsaroundthecountry.
Formoreinformation,visit:
visitengland.org/traveltrade
Tourist Information
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• ExperienceNottinghamshire
• Hadrian’sWallTrust
• MarketingBirmingham
• MarketingCheshire
• OxfordshireCotswolds
• Shakespeare’sEngland
• VisitEssex
• VisitLeeds
• VisitLiverpool
• VisitManchester
• VisitNorwich
• VisitPeakDistrictandDerbyshire
• VisitWiltshire
A full listing and profile of England Pavilion Partners is on Page 34
England Pavilion
Forexpertadvice,toptipsandinsiderknowledgetherewillbeBlueandGreenBadgeaccredited,professionaltouristguidesavailablethroughoutthedaytoansweryourquestions.
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England is famous for its constantly changing culture. There’s always something new going on inside or out, day or night.
Whether you want galleries, theatres and festivals, or bars, shopping and restaurants - there’s something to suit everyone.
Plan your cultural break atvisitengland.com/morecultural
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Adventure Capital - West of Ireland Twonightbreakfortwoatthe4-starHotelWestport,withacomplimentaryupgradetoaluxuriousPremierRoom.TheprizealsoincludesachoiceofoneofthefollowingAdventureIslandsactivities;Archery,CombatGames,LaserClayPigeonShooting,StandUpPaddleBoardingorSitonTopKayaking.
Albert Docks WinashortbreakfortwoatAlbertDock,Liverpool.Theprizeincludesovernightaccommodationfortwo,amealfortwoatoneofthefabulousDocksiderestaurantsandticketstotheAlbertDock’sawardwinningvisitorsattractions.
Alfa Travel Wina5daybreakawayfortwo.Thewinnerwillhaveachoiceofresortsstayingatanyofthecompany’sowntwentyLeisureplexHotels,ideallylocatedinBritain’smostpopularseasideresortsfromSt.IvestoFortWilliamandmanyinhistoric,listedbuildings.
Britannia Hotel Winabreakforafamilyof4toaBritanniaHotelofyourchoice,subjecttoavailability.
Boundary Mill StoresCompleteaPriorityCustomerCardwithyournameandaddressandyouwillbeincludedinprizedrawtowin£50.00ofBoundaryMillStoresGiftVouchers.
Cheese Shop at DewlayBookyourfirstorganisedtourwiththeCheeseShopatDewlayfor20ormorepeopleandreceive15%offyourbookingcost.
Destination North WalesWinaluxuryfamilybreakatlegendaryPortmeirion,orasignedcopyofcelebrityWelshchefBrynWilliams’newrecipebook.
Emerald City CupcakesWinaboxoffourcupcakes.
Ena MillWinaYankeeCandle.
Explore the Lake DistrictWinamoneycan’tbuyfootplateexperienceforonepersonattheRavenglassandEskdaleRailwayandprivateRedDeerExperiencefortwopersonswithUllswaterSteamers.
Go WindermereWinaFamilyFreedomCruiseticketandfamilyticketsfromGoWindermerepartners.
Great Yorkshire ShowWinapairofticketstothisyear’sGreatYorkshireShow(value£46).
Gulliver’s Theme ParksWin4ticketstoenjoyGulliver’sWorldin2013,validfrom24thMarchto31stOctober2013.Childrenmustbeaccompaniedbyanadult.Adultmustbeaccompaniedbyachild.
Halton - Bridging the MerseyFreeentryticketstovariouslocalattractions.
Stand 96B
Stand 6
Stand 59
Stand 105
Stand 82
Stand 69
Stand 53
Stand 2
FarmersMarket
Stand 83
Stand 90
Stand 102
Stand 85
Stand 40
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Good luck!
Above:WinafreeFamilyDayRoverticketfortheWestSomersetRailway.
There are a whole host of fantastic prizes to win throughout the day, make sure you visit the exhibitors for your chance to win.
Competition Prizes
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Katja’s CakesWinacelebrationcaketothevalueof£72.00.Prizetoberedeemedbeforetheendof2013andatleast2weeksnoticemustbegiven.
Leighton HallWinadayoutatLeightonHall(freeadmissiontothegroundsandgardensandastandardtouroftheHall)foramaximumof25people.ThewinnerwillberandomlydrawnonMonday11thFebruary2013.Formoredetailsvisitstand100.
Llanberis Lake Railway/ Royal Victoria HotelWinafamilynightstayincludingfullbreakfastattheRoyalVictoriaHotelandafamilytripontheLlanberisLakeRailwayworth£140.
Lightwater Valley Theme ParkWinfreeticketstoLightwaterValley.
Manchester City FC Stadium and Club TourWinafamilytickettovisittheManchesterCityFCStadiumandClubTour.
Manchester United FC Museum and Tour CentreWinasignedfootball,LegendsTourpassfortwopeopleandMuseumandStadiumTourFamilypassfortwopeople.
Namco FunstationWinaFamilyHourVoucher,unlimitedbowlingforanhourforagroupofupto6people.Anyday,anytime.
Oswaldtwistle MillsWin£50.00OswaldtwistleMillsVouchers.
Robinson’s BreweryWinadaycookerycoursewithCelebritychefSimonRimmerattheRobinsonsBrewerynewVisitorsCentre,plusahamperpackedfullofRobinsonsawardwinningales.
Royal Horticultural SocietySignupfornewsandspecialoffersfromtheRoyalHorticulturalSocietyandwina£500vouchertowardsanRHSGardenHoliday.
Shearings HolidaysWina4dayUKbreakfortwopeopleinMarch/April2013.Prizeincludesluxurycoachtransfers,3nightsdinnerB&B,atleastoneexcursion,entertainmentandfourdrinksperpersonperdayatselectedhotels.
South Lakes Wild Animal ParkWinaVIPtourwithakeeper,getahandspersonalencounterandintroductiontosomeoftheparkswildanimals.
Visit Shrewsbury Wina40minuteboattripforupto52peopleonthepicturesqueRiverSevernLoopinShrewsbury.Prizeincludeslivecommentaryandtea/coffeeandbiscuits.
Visit York Winfourcomplimentary2dayVIPYorkpasseswithguidebooksvalidforusewithinoneyear.TheYorkpassgivesfreeentrytoYork’stopattractionsandincludeslotsofgreatdiscounts.
West Somerset Railway, ExmoorWinafreeFamilyDayRoverticketfortheWestSomersetRailway.
Group Travel WorldVisitourGreatDaysOutmediapartnerforyourchancetowin:•TicketstoIronBridgeGorgeMuseum
andtenothermuseums•TicketstoWestMidlandsSafariPark•CondorFerriestickets •BlackpoolPleasureBeach •DFDSSeawaystoAmsterdamanddinnerat
HardrockAmsterdam •Disney£100valuegoodiebag
Stand 89
Stand 75
Stand 88
Stand 34
Stand 36B
Stand 42
Stand 97
Stand 67
Stand 100
Stand 9
Stand 72
Stand 132
Stand 119
Stand 117
Stand 41
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A-ha! DistributionMintBridgeRoad,Kendalm,LA96NH
T:01539739777E:[email protected]:www.aha-distrbution.co.ukk
Region:Cumbriawww.research-a-trip.com-freetripsresearchtoolforgrouporganisers.Searchattractions,eventsandvisitideasbyareaorbyarangeoffeaturesincludingaccessible-for-all,familyfriendlyPLUSvouchersandoffers.
Abacus HotelsWhiteLionHouse,20StationStreet,Swafffham,PE377LH
T:01760727022E:[email protected]:www.abacushotels.co.uk
Region:EastAngliaAbacusHotelshasthreepremierhotels;BESTWESTERNPLUSOrtonHallHotelandSpa-Peterborough,BESTWESTERNPLUSKnightsHillHotelandSpa-King’sLynnandBESTWESTERNLeStrangeArmsHotel-Hunstanton.EachoftheseAA****propertiesoffersattractivepackagesformealstopsandcompetitive,stylishaccommodation.
Adventure Capital - West of IrelandCountyMayo,Ireland
T:003539825122E:[email protected]:www.hotelwestport.ie/the-adventure-islands.html
Region:WestofIrelandAdventureCapital-WestofIreland’spremiermulti-activitylocationwithbasesintheheartofWestporttownandonCollanmoreIslandinClewBay.Cateringforallageswithanextensivearrayofover20waterandlandactivities.Chooseyourgroupsactivityand
stayinthebeautiful4starHotelWestportwithspa,leisurecentreandallfacilities.
Albert Dock Liverpool22EdwardPavilion,Liverpool,L34AF
T:01517087334E:[email protected]:www.albertdock.com
Region:MerseysideLocatedonLiverpool’sWorldHeritageSitewaterfront,theAlbertDockistheUK’slargestcollectionofGrade1Listedbuildings.Hometoinspiringmuseums,galleries,funfamilyattractionsandgiftshops,italsohousesafineselectionofbars,cafesandrestaurantsfromnationalbrandstoindependentsofferingeverythingfromsnackstointernationalcuisine.
Alfa Travel EuxtonLane,Chorley,PR76AF
T:08451305666E:[email protected]:www.alfatravel.co.uk
Region:LancashireAlfaTravel,famousforbringinghighqualityandvalueformoneytogetherintheirpopularcoachholidaysandshortbreakstotheUK,IrelandandEuropehasincreasedandrefresheditstourprogrammefor2013,makingitbiggerandbetterthaneverwithhundredsoftours.Alfaincludereturncoachtravelandqualityhotelaccommodationonahalfboardbasis.Alfacontinuetopackalotofcontentintotheirexcursionprogrammeontheirholidays,withentrancetoattractionsincludedinthetourcostonmanybreaks.
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Stand 90
Stand 83
Stand 96B
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Disabledfacilities
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ATG Tickets LtdPrinceConsortHouse,27AlbertEmbankment,LondonSE17TJ
T:02070918706E:[email protected]:www.atgtickets.com
Region:London
ATGTicketsispartoftheUK’slargesttheatregroup-wehave39venuesacrosstheUKandsellticketsforallLondonshows.Visitourstandtofindoutaboutthegreatnewmusicalsfor2013.
Barnsley MarketUpperMayDay,GreenArcade,Barnsley,S701SX
T:01226772237E:[email protected]:www.barnsley.gov.uk/markets
Region:SouthYorkshire
Barnsley’sfamousmarketisover700yearsoldwithover300stallslocatedinbothindoorandoutdoorareas,itisagreatplacetofindanythingandeverything.Onlythebestandhighestqualityfreshproduceisavailable.
BBC ToursMediaCityUK,Salford,M502LH
T:07590307183E:[email protected]:www.bbc.co.uk/showsandtours
Region:GreaterManchester
JoinusonatouroftheBBCatMediaCityUKandwalkinthefootstepsofsomeofyourfavouritecelebrities.TheBBC’shomeintheNorthofEnglandisoneofthemostambitiousprojectsintheBBC’shistory.We’vethrownopenourdoors,soyoucantakeapeekbehindthescenes.Tofindoutmoredetailsvisitourwebsitewww.bbc.co.uk/showsandtours
Beamish MuseumBeamishCounty,Durham,DH90RG
T:01913704024E:[email protected]:www.beamish.org.uk
Region:NorthEastEngland
Award-winningBeamish,setin300acresofbeautifulcountrysideisperfectfordaytripsandagreatinclusioninshortbreaksintheNorthEast.SeewhatlifewasreallylikeinGeorgian,VictorianandEdwardiantimesandmeetcostumedfolkfromthepast.There’ssomethingforeveryoneatBeamish!
Beau Business MediaAshLane,Birmingham,B487TS
T:01480812702E:[email protected]:www.beaubusiness-media.com
Region:National
BeauBusinessMediapublishesCoachTouring,GroupTravelTodayandSchoolTravelTodaymagazines.Respectively,thesearereadby4000coachoperators,8000grouporganisers(allincludeovernights)and32,000teachers.NootherUKpublishercanoffertheentireUKgroupsmarketinonefellswoop.
Black Sheep BreweryWellgarth,Masham,HG44EN
T:01765680102E:[email protected]:www.blacksheepbrewery.co.uk
Region:NorthYorkshire
SetintheheartoftheYorkshireDalesNationalPark,theBlackSheepBreweryistheidealplacetovisitinYorkshire.Whynottakeoneoftheguidedtoursofourbreweryandfindouthowwebrewourfamousales?Afterwards,turnitintoadayout,byrelaxingoveradeliciousmealattheBlackSheepBarandBistro.OurshophaslotsofBlackSheepgoodiesincluding,ofcourse,ourrangeofawardwinningalessoyoucanstockupbeforeyougohome.
Blackpool Pleasure Beach Blackpool,FY41EZ
T:08712228787E:[email protected]:www.blackpoolpleasurebeach.com
Region:Lancashire
Forthebestdayoutthisyear,ithastobeBlackpoolPleasureBeach.Incredibleworldclassshowscoupledwiththemostrideintensiveamusementpark.WiththeUK’sonlyNickelodeonLandandnewfor2013WallaceandGromit’sThrill-0-Maticride-thereissomethingforeveryone!
Blue Badge Guided ToursPOBox251,Coventry,CV59YT
T:02476691212E:[email protected]:www.bluebadgetouristguide.co.uk
Region:WestMidlands
RogerBaileyisaHeartofEnglandBlueBadgeTouristGuide,offeringguidedwalkingandcoachtoursintheregion.IncludingStratforduponAvon,Coventry(OfficialGreenBadgeTouristGuide),Oxford,Warwick,RoyalLeamingtonSpa,Birmingham,TheCotwoldsandmuchmore.Guidedtoursavailablelastingfrom1.5hourstoaday.
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Blue/Green Badge GuidesT:07812129754E:[email protected]:www.visitmanchester.comRegion:ManchesterandtheNorthWestBlueandGreenBadgetourguidesareprofessionallytrainedtouristguideswhoprovidewalkingtoursandcoachtoursbothforthegeneralpublicandprivategroups.WeoffertoursinmostEuropeanlanguages,avariedtalksprogramme,familiarisationtripsandwilltailoranytourtosuityourneeds.PleasecontactJeanBailo.
Boundary Mill Stores VivaryWay,Colne,BB89NW
T:01282856200E:[email protected]:www.boundarymill.co.uk
Region:Lancashire
BoundaryMillStoresofferstopnamesbrandsinfashionandhomeatupto75%offrrp.OurstoresarelocatedinColne,Grantham,Shiremoor,WalsallandRotherham.Allstoresfeaturegreatvaluecateringoutletswhichcancomfortablyaccommodategroups.Formoredetailsofaboutourfantasticincentives,pleasecontactClaireMartinon01282856200.
Britannia HotelAshleyRoad,Hale,Altrincham,WA159SF
T:01619230309E:[email protected]:www.britanniahotels.com
Region:National
Foundedin1976,with42hotelsandmorethan8,000bedrooms,BritanniaHotelsisthelargestprivatelyownedhotelchainintheUK,offeringitscustomersaffordableaccommodationinsomeofthebestlocations.Wehaveafantasticchoiceofaccommodationtosuitalltastesandbudgets.You’reguaranteedawarmwelcome,fabulousLIVEentertainment,comfortablebedroomsandagreatchoiceoffoodanddrink.
British Commercial Vehicle Museum TrustKingStreet,Leyland,PR252LET:01772451011E:[email protected]
W:www.bcvmt.co.ukRegion:LancashireAnationallyrecognisedMuseumdisplayingover120yearshistoryofBritishcommercialvehicledesign,manufactureanduse.Over60vehiclesaredisplayedtogetherwith1000’sofitemsofmemorabiliatogivevisitorsofallagesatripdownmemorylane.
BrockholesBrockholesReserve,PrestonNewRoad,Preston,PR5OAG
T:01772872000E:[email protected]:www.brockholes.org
Region:Lancashire
Brockholesisanewkindofnaturereserve,anunreservedreserveownedandmanagedbyTheWildlifeTrustforLancashire,ManchesterandNorthMerseyside.There’slotstoseeanddoatBrockholes,youcanhuntoutourfloatingVisitorVillagewitharestaurant,shopsandWelcomeCentreorexploreourfamily-friendlyhides,walkingtrailsandplayarea.Wehaveawiderangeofactivitiesforgroups,acoachdropoffareaandfreeentryforcoaches.
Cadbury WorldLindenRoad,Bournville,Birmingham,B302LU
T:08448807667E:[email protected]:www.cadburyworld.co.uk
Region:MidlandsDiscoverawholeworldofchocolateyfunandenjoyascrumptiousdayoutatCadburyWorld.You’lllearnhowyourfavouriteconfectionaryismade,playinchocolaterainandtastedeliciouswarmliquidDairyMilk.DiscovertheoriginsofthecocoabeanbeforejumpingonboardthemagicalCadabrarideandmeetingtheinfamousCadburydrumminggorilla.
Canal Boat CruisesRileyGreenMarina,BoltonRoad,Hoghton,Preston,PR50SP
T:01254667412E:[email protected]:www.canalboatcruises.co.uk
Region:Lancashire
CanalBoatCruisesisanawardwinningfamilybusinessofferingcanalboatholidays,canaltrips,restaurantcruises,mooringsandmarinafacilitiesontheLeedsLiverpoolCanalintheheartoftheidyllicLancashireCountryside.CanalBoatCruisesprovidesauniqueanddynamicvisitorexperiencewhichbringstogethertheregionswaterway.
Cheese Shop at DewlayGarstangBypassRoad,Garstang,Preston,PR30PR
T:01995602335E:[email protected]:www.dewlay.com
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Region:Lancashire
LocatedinthemarkettownofGarstang,TheCheeseShopatDewlayisafoodieshaven.Seetraditionalcheesemakingfromtheviewinggallery,learnaboutthehistoryofLancashirecheeseinourmuseum,andthenwanderroundourcheeseshopsamplingourcheesesandbrowsingourwiderangeofgifts.
City Centre Cruises LtdCastlefieldArena,LiverpoolRoad,Manchester,M34JR
T:01619020222E:[email protected]:www.citycentrecruises.co.uk
Region:GreaterManchester
WeareafamilyrunpassengerboatoperaterbasedatCastlefieldinthecentreofManchesterandsailalongthewaterwaysofbothManchesterandSalfordwhilstenjoyingthecomfortsofourtwovessels.UsuallywecruiseforthreehourswhilstpassengersenjoythedelightsofourfreshlypreparedfoodfromouronboardgalleyssailingtoSalfordQuaysandMediaCity.
Collette Worldwide HolidaysUnit11,BrookBusinessCentre,CowleyMillRoadUxbridge,UB82FX
T:08000238683E:[email protected]:www.colletteworldwide.com
Region:National
ColletteWorldwideHolidayshasforover90yearsbeenworkingwithgroupleaderstodeliverunforgettableholidayexperiencesyearafteryear,andwehavepleasuretointroduceourRHSGardenHolidays,worldwidetoursfor2013/2014.Wearededicatedtocreatinganddeliveringhighquality,excellentvalueescortedtoursforyourgroup.
Challenge 4 Change373TraffordParkRoad,GreaterManchester,M171AN
T:01613593399E:[email protected]:www.challenge4change.org
Region:GreaterManchester
Onlyactivitycentreinthecountrywithassaultand7highropechallengesincludingaGo-ApeAerialCourse.
Crich Tramway VillageCrichTramwayVillage,Crich,Matlock,DE45DP
T:01773854321E:[email protected]:www.tramway.co.uk
Region:Derbyshire
Derbyshire’saward-winningattractionletsyouenjoyunlimitedtramridesinarecreatedvillagestreetalongthemile-longtracktobreathtakingviews.Plusplayareas,shops,tea-roomsand30,000squarefeetofindoorattractions.Arelaxingdayoutforallages!Specialdiscountsandcateringarrangementsforgroupvisits.
Cumbria Tourist GuidesManestySpring,Garth,Keswick,CA124BG
T:01539736730E:[email protected]:www.cumbriatouristguides.org
Region:CumbriaWeareagroupofBlueBadgeTouristGuideswhoofferguidingservicesinCumbriaandtheLakeDistrict.TheBlueBadgeisawardedbytheInstituteofTouristGuidingfollowingrigorousexaminationoneverythingCumbrian.LanguagescoveredincludeFrench,Italian,Spanish,GermanandJapanese.WehaveawholerangeofexperiencesgearedtotheneedsofgrouptraveloperatorswhichwillhelpmakeyourtriptoCumbriatrulymemorable.
daysoutinfo.co.ukUnit14,TheOldCooperage,Gatebeck,Kendal,LA8OHW
T:01539567690E:[email protected]:www.daysoutinfo.co.uk
Region:Cumbria
Daysoutinfo.co.ukaimstoprovideyouwiththegreatestchoiceofthingstodoandplacestovisitintheNorthofEngland.Explorevisitorattractions,indoorandoutdooractivities,events,shopping,heritageorfamilyfunorsimplyadmirethebeautythatisonoffereverydayoftheyear.
Destination North WalesC2,Galeri,Caernarfon,Wales,LL551SQ
T:07557113046E:[email protected]:www.destinationnorthwales.co.uk
Region:NorthWales
4mountainranges,250milesofcoastline,2worldheritagesitesandauniqueculture.magicandinspirationeverywhere.TakeatraintothetopofSnowdon,orjourneydeepinsideanelectricmountain.Touroneof11NationalTrustproperties.Andwhileyou’reoutdoors,youcanbikeonfourwheels,trotonfourlegsortryWales’firstbouncingpillow.Andthat’sthetroublewithNorthWales,yousee.Whattodonext?
National Trust WalesUnlockalandofmythsandlegends,vibranthistoryandculture,statelyhomes,mightycastlesandgreatgardens,allenvelopedbyruggedcoastanddramaticlandscapes.
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A-ha!Distribution 94AbacusHotels 93AdventureCapital-WestofIreland 96BAlbertDockLiverpool 83AlfaTravel 90ATGTicketsLtd 68BarnsleyMarket 77BBCTours 104BeamishMuseum 103BeauBusinessMedia 60BlackSheepBrewery 71BlackpoolPleasureBeach 87BlueBadgeGuidedTours 31Blue/GreenBadgeGuides 31
BoundaryMillStores 85BritanniaHotel 102BritishCommercialVehicleMuseumTrust 3Brockholes 48ButlersFarmhouseCheeses Farmers’Market
CadburyWorld 66CanalBoatCruises 3CheeseShopatDewlay 40CityCentreCruisesLtd 137ColletteWorldwideHolidays 1Challenge4Change ActivityVillage
CrichTramwayVillage 64CumbriaTourism EnglandPavilionCumbriaTouristGuides 31
daysoutinfo.co.uk 142DestinationNorthWales 6DiamondHolidays 81DiscoverBritainforGroups 133DiscoverDudley 49DiscoverFaughanValley 73DudleyCanalTunnelandLimestoneMines 50DunwoodTravel 79DurhamCathedral 130EllenSmithTours 141EmeraldCityCupcakes Farmers’Market
EnaMill 59EventCity 52ExperienceNottinghamshire EnglandPavilion
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ExploreTheLakeDistrict–Cumbria 105FarmerTeds 3FfestiniogRailwayandFriends-ConwyValleyLine,LlechweddSlateCaverns,Plastanyblwch 8FlamingoLandResortYorkshire 101GoApe 118GoWindermere 82GrandUKHotels 47GreatDaysOutinNorthWales 62GreatYorkshireShow 69GreatdaysTravelGroup 78GroupLeisureMagazine 140GroupTravelOrganiserMagazine 39GroupTravelWorldMagazine 67Gulliver’sThemeParks 53Hadrian’sWallTrust EnglandPavilion
Halton-BridgingtheMersey 2HampshireCountyCouncil EnglandPavilion
HeartofLancashireTourismAssociation 3HouseofWaterfordCrystalandWedgwoodVisitorCentre 96BIsleofManHeritage 45Katja’sCakes Farmers’Market
LaTascaRestaurant 30LakelandMotorMuseum 82LakesAquarium 82LakesideandHaverthwaiteRailway 82LegolandDiscoveryCentreandSeaLifeManchester 106BLeightonHall 100
LightwaterValleyThemePark 72LlanberisLakeRailway/RoyalVictoriaHotel 9LondonandPartners EnglandPavilion
ManchesterCruises 54ManchesterGuidedTours 139MarketingCheshire EnglandPavilion
MCFCStadiumandClubTour 132MUFCMuseumandTourCentre 119NamcoFunstation 117NationalFootballMuseum 99NorthernSecrets-NorthEastEngland 98OswaldtwistleMillsShoppingVillage 41OxfordshireCotswolds EnglandPavilion
PalaceandOperaHouseTheatres 35RibbleSteamRailway 3RobinsonsBrewery 89RoyalHorticulturalSociety 75RunwayVisitorPark 5SamlesburyHall 3SevernValleyRailway 36AShakespeare’sEngland EnglandPavilion
Sharpy’sFishandChips 32ShearingsHolidays 88SnowdonMountainRailway 46SouthLakesWildAnimalPark 34Southport-England’sClassicResort 80SouthportFlowerShow 63SteveReedTourism 58StockportMuseumsandGalleries 138The50+Show 4
TheBeatlesStory 83TheTicketFactory 76TheTraffordCentre 106ATodberHolidayPark 33TourismIreland 96UKCoachRallyandAwards 37VisitBradford EnglandPavilion
VisitDorset EnglandPavilion
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VisitHullandEastYorkshire 107VisitLiverpool EnglandPavilion
VisitManchester 135andEnglandPavilion
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VisitRibbleValley 70VisitSeftonandWestLancashire 3VisitShrewsbury 36BVisitWiltshire EnglandPavilion
VisitYork 42andEnglandPavilion
WandDGreenwoodandSonsLtd Farmers’MarketWarnerleisureHotels 86WaterfordIreland 84WestMidlandSafariandLeisurePark 56WestNorfolk EnglandPavilion
WestSomersetRailway,Exmoor 97WhiteHotelGroup 109YarnMarketHotel,Dunster,Exmoor 97YorkshireSculptureTriangle 108Yorkshire’sMagnificentAttractions 57YouthFunDays 74
Farmers’ Market Profiles
Butler’s Farmhouse CheesesWilsonFieldsFarm,Inglewhite,Preston,PR32LH
T:01772781500E:[email protected]:www.butlerscheeses.co.uk
Afamilyruncompany–thehomeofBlacksticksBlueandothermultiawardwinningcheeses.AlwayslookingtoofferatasteoftheunexpectedButlersCheeseswillbevisitingGreatDaysOuttoofferafineselectionofluxuriouscheeseforpeopletotryandbuy.
Emerald City Cupcakes109StockdaleDrive,Warrington,WA53RU
T:07966381425E:[email protected]:www.emeraldcitycupcakes.co.uk
EmeraldCityCupcakesareauniqueandbespokecakecompanywhopridesitselfonofferingcakesthattasteasgoodastheylook.Aswellascreatingcakesforanyevent,wecanprovidecoursesanddemonstrations.
Katja’s Cakes42StPetersgate,Stockport,SK11HL
T:07754101345E:[email protected]:www.katjascakes.co.uk
Katja’sCakestakescakedecorationtoanewlevel.Withover15yearsexperienceinthistechniqueofcakedecorationKatjais
oneofthiscountry’sleadingexponentsofthiscraft.Eachcakeisdelicatelyhanddecoratedusingacrèmedebeurrebuttercreamcreatingindividualdesignsespeciallyforyou.
W and D Greenwood and Sons Ltd103VulcanStreet,Oldham,Lancashire,OL14LQ
T:07970794197E:[email protected]
WandDGreenwoodandSonsLtdprovidesacompleteeventcateringservice.
Shirley’s Homemade PiesTheWarren,SchoolLane,Pilling,Preston
T:07843433983W:www.shirleyshomemade.com
Wemakehomemadepiesandpastriesusinghighqualitylocalingredients.Eachpieismadeindividuallybyhand.
Black Sheep BreweryWellgarth,Masham,Ripon,NorthYorkshire,HG44EN
T:01765689227E:[email protected]:www.blacksheepbrewery.co.uk
TheBlackSheepBreweryistheidealplaceforaninterestingandalternativedayoutintheYorkshireDales.SellingawardwinningbeersandmerchandisefromtheBlackSheep`SheepyShop`.
Meet with the region’s best local food and drink producers and take delicious treats home with you.
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Plas Cadnant GardensTherecentlydiscoveredhiddengardensonAngleseyisspreadovernearlytenacres,andhasthreedistinctareas:Thelarge‘WalledGarden’,The‘ValleyGarden’withitswaterfallsandThe‘UpperWoodlandGarden’.Food North Waleswww.foodnorthwales.co.ukistheofficialwebsiteshowcasingthebestrestaurants,localchefs,localfoodproducersandrecipesNorthWaleshastooffer.Bodnant Welsh FoodsBodnantWelshFoodCentreislocatedinthestunningsurroundingsoftheConwyValley.Originallybuiltinthe18thcentury,thebuildingshavebeenlovinglyrestoredtoprovideanexcellentvenueforourfarmshop,tearoom,restaurantandcookeryschool.Denbighshire and Flintshire TourismDenbighshireandFlintshireoffersabeguilingmixofcountryvillages,traditionalmarkettowns,sandybeaches,medievalcastlesandsomeofthemoststunningsceneryinNorthWales.
Attractions of SnowdoniaWelcometostunningSnowdonia!WhatevertheweatherthereismorethanenoughtokeepyoubusyandAttractionsofSnowdoniagivesyouthebestofwhattheareahastooffer.Setagainstabackdropofoutstandingnaturalbeauty,comeandexploremedievalcastles,historichousesandelegantparksandgardens.Visit AngleseyAngleseyisaplacewhereyoucangetawayfromitall.Relax,enjoythehospitalityandloseyourselfintheisland’swindinglanesoronitsspectacularcoast.
Diamond HolidaysAnsonHouse,CompassPoint,NorthamptonRoad,LE169HW
T:07500787835E:[email protected]:www.diamondgrouptravel.co.uk
Region:Leicestershire
DiamondGroupHolidaysanindependenttouroperatorwhichhasbeenestablishedforover14yearsandprovidesgreatvaluegroupholidayswithTheRiverCruiseLine,DiamondUKHolidays,andDiamondRailHolidaysandenjoysanexcellentreputation,ahighlevelofrepeatbusinessandacontinuingcommitmenttobuildingrelationshipswiththeGroupTravelOrganisers.
Discover Britain for GroupsT:01745852073E:[email protected]:www.discoverbritainforgroups.com
Region:Buckinghamshire
DiscoverBritainforGroupsisabi-monthly
magazinefullofattractions,accommodationanddestinationsthatcaterforgroupsallaroundtheUK.WithaReaderReplyServiceincludedforGroupTravelOrganiserstogatherasmuchinformationaspossiblefortheirtrips.
Discover DudleyBroadfieldHouseGlassMuseum,ComptonDrive,Kingswinford,DY69NS
T:01384817611E:[email protected]:www.discoverdudley.org.uk
Region:WestMidlands
DiscovertheartofleggingalongDudleyCanalTunnelandLimestoneMines,betransportedbackintimeandchattocostumedcharactersattheBlackCountryLivingMuseum,meetlionsandtigers,snakesandspidersatDudleyZoologicalGardensorexplorethediverseandfascinatingworldofglasswhereyoucanmarvelatthe100ftRedHouseGlassConeintheStourbridgeGlassQuarter.
Discover Faughan ValleyDerryCityCouncil,98StrandRoad,Derry,BT487NW
T:02871365151E:[email protected]:www.discoverfaughanvalley.com
Region:NorthernIreland
Withavastarrayof‘ThingstoDo’and‘PlacestoStay’inRuralDerry,theareaofferstheideallocationtocombineaquietruralbreakonthebanksoftheFaughanrightyetonthedoorstepofthefabulousWalledCity
Dudley Canal Tunnel and Limestone MinesA4123BirminghamNewRoad,Dudley,DY14SB
T:01215576265E:[email protected]:www.dudleycanaltrust.org.uk
Region:WestMidlands
SkipperGuidedBoatTripsintoHistoricLimestoneCaverns.StunningAudioVisualshowstakeyoubackintimetothesilurreanagecompletewithamusicandlightshow.Thereisafossilisedcoralreefandachancetoexperiencetheoldfashionedartofleggingtheboatthroughthetunnel.Toursrangefrom45minutesto6hoursinlength.
Dunwood Travel T:01384455655E:[email protected]:www.dunwoodtravel.co.uk
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Region:WestMidlandsDunwoodTravelisawellestablishedleaderingroupholidays.WithexcellentincentivesincludingfreeplacesandbespokedepartureroutesbothintheMidlandsandbeyond,organisersknowthatourspecialistteamwillmakeeveryefforttoaccommodatethespecificrequirementsoftheirgroup.
Durham CathedralPalaceGreen,TownCentre,DurhamDH13EP
T:01913744050E:[email protected]:www.durhamcathedral.co.uk
Region:NorthEast
DurhamCathedralisthegreatestNormanbuildinginEngland,perhapseveninEurope.Itischerishednotonlyforitsarchitecturebutalsoforitsincomparablesetting.ForthisreasonitwasinscribedtogetherwiththeCastleasoneofBritain’sfirstWorldHeritageSites.
Ellen Smith Tours StanleyHouse,Broadway,Chadderton,OL99XA
T:01616333496E:[email protected]:www.ellensmith.co.uk
Region:National
Longestablishedcoachtouroperatorofferingquality‘DoortoDoor’holidays,Wealsooperate‘SuperSaver’Toursandnumerousdayexcursions.
Ena MillFlapperFoldLane,Atherton,M460HB
T:01942882406E:[email protected]:www.enamill.co.uk
Region:GreaterManchester
OneoftheNorthWest’sleadingretaildestinations,EnaMillisagreatplacetoshopwithover50,000squarefeetofretailheavenandbargainsatupto75%offRRP.EnaMillisafantasticGradeIIlistedbuildingwithgreatfacilitiesandisconvenienttoalltheNorthWest’smainmotorwaynetworks.Weoffergreatincentivesforgroupvisitorsandguaranteeawarmwelcome!
EventCityPhoenixWay,OffBartonDockRoad,Urmston,M417TB
T:01618709807E:[email protected]:www.eventcity.co.uk
Region:GreaterManchester
EventCityisthelargestexhibitionvenueintheNorthofEngland,situatednexttoTheTraffordCentre,Britain’smostsuccessfulshoppingandleisuredestination.
Explore The Lake District – CumbriaLakeDistrictEstates,Maudlands,MaudeStreet,KendalT:01539721626E:[email protected]:www.explorelakedistrict.co.ukRegion:Cumbria
Farmer TedsFarmerTed’sFarmPark,Flatman’sLane,Downholland,Ormskirk,L397HWT:01515260002E:[email protected]:www.farmerteds.comRegion:WestLancashireFarmerTed’sFarmParkisaninteractive,children’sactivitypark,situatedonaworkingfarmwithinthebeautifulLancashirecountryside.Theperfectdayoutforfamilies,schoolsandgroupswithadailytimetableofanimalactivitiesandseasonalevents;indoorandoutdoorplayareas,tractorridesandbarnsfulloffun!
Ffestiniog Railway and Friends - Conwy Valley Line, Llechwedd Slate Caverns, Plas tan y blwchHarbourStation,Porthmadog,GwyneddCounty,LL499NFT:01766516024E:[email protected]:www.festrail.co.ukRegion:WalesWelcometotheFfestiniogandWelshHighlandRailways-twouniquenarrowgaugerailwayswithafascinatingpastandanevenmoreexcitingfuture!
Flamingo Land Resort YorkshireKirbyMisperton,Malton,NorthYorkshire,YO176UXT:08719118000E:[email protected]:www.flamingoland.co.uk
Go Ape
HargraveHall,ChurchLane,Hargrave,BuryStEdmonds,IP295HH
T:01284850858E:[email protected]
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W:www.goape.co.uk
Region:Suffolk
Ifyou’venotcomeacrossus,GoApe’stheUK’snumberoneforestadventure.Daysoutwithusareaboutlivinglifealittlemoreadventurously,havingfunwithfriendsandfamilyandgettingintouchwithyourinnerTarzan(he’sinthere,wepromise!)
Go WindermereWinanderHouse,GlebeRoad,BownessonWindermere,LA233HE
T:01539443360E:[email protected]:www.windermere-lakecruises.co.uk
Region:Cumbria
WindermereLakeCruisesisaleadingtouristattractionintheheartoftheLakeDistrictcruisingonEngland’slargestlake.Steamersandlaunchessaildailythroughouttheyear.Weoffercruisesfrom,a30minutesinglesailuptoafulldayitineraryforlargeorsmallgroups.
Grand UK Hotels TheOldBakery,113QueensRoad,Norwich,NR13PL
T:01603886776E:[email protected]:www.grandukhotels.com
Region:National
OurtwelvepropertiesaresuperblysituatedandspanthelengthandbreathofGreatBritain.Weprideourselvesinofferingourgueststhehigheststandardsofserviceandhospitality.Withover25yearsofexperienceinthecoachholidayindustry,wehavegainedanenviablewealthofexpertiseandknow-how,enablingusnotonlytodeliver,buttoexceedourcustomers’expectationstimeandagain.
Great Days Out in North WalesT:01492539065E:[email protected]:www.gonorthwales.co.ukRegion:NorthWalesGreatDaysOutinNorthWales-pleasecallatstandnumber62foruptodateinformationonattractions,eventsandactivitesinNorthWales.Whatevertheweatherwehaveanattractiontosuityou.Newfor2013-thelongestZipWiresinEurope!Topickupthisinformationpleasevisitusatstand62.
Great Yorkshire ShowGreatYorkshireShowground,Harrogate,Yorkshire,HG28NZ
T:01423546218E:[email protected]:www.greatyorkshireshow.co.uk
Region:NorthYorkshire
HeldonTuesday9-Thursday11July2013,theGreatYorkshireShowisEngland’spremieragriculturalevent-athree-daycountrysideevent-heldannuallyatthe250-acreGreatYorkshireShowgroundontheedgeofHarrogate.DiscountedGroupandCoachOperatorratesareavailablealongwithadditionalbenefitsonbooking.
Great Days Travel Group2StamfordParkRoad,Altrincham,WA159EN
T:01619289966E:[email protected]:www.greatdays.co.uk
Region:Cheshire
OneoftheleadinggrouptraveltouroperatorsintheUK,offeringawideselectionoftailor-madeholidaystomanyareasthroughoutGreatBritain,EuropeandWorldwide.NowofferingdaytripsforgroupsintheUK.Greatdaysoffersanefficient,personalandfriendlyservice,withateamof40staff,allwithawealthofknowledgeandexperienceintravelandtourism.
Group Leisure MagazinePOBox5122,MiltonKeynes,MK158ZP
T:01908613323E:[email protected]:www.groupleisure.com
Region:National
GroupLeisureisBritain’sNo.1qualitymonthlymagazineforgrouptravelorganisers.Withvibrant,highqualityproduction,editorialcoversthelatestnewsandideas,aswellasin-depthdestinationarticles,interviews,eventlistings,inadditiontospecialinterestandthemedfeatures.Themagazine’sportfolioalsoincludesgroupleisure.comandarangeofdirectories,guidesandevents.
Group Travel Organiser Magazine6WellingtonSquare,Hastings,TN341PB
T:01424572081E:[email protected]:www.grouptravelorganiser.com
Region:EastSussex
Publishedsince1988,GTOhasanindependentlyauditedABCaveragecirculationof10,006(1stJuly2011-30thJune2012)andistheonlydedicatedgroupsmagazinetohavethis.Itfeaturesdestinations,newsaboutattractions,hotelsandgrouppackages,andaneventsandentertainmentsection.GTOalsopublishesarangeofsupplements.
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Group Travel World MagazineGTWMediaLtd,3TheOfficeVillage,Peterborough,PE78HX
T:01733293240E:[email protected]:www.grouptravelworld.com
Region:Cambridgeshire
GroupTravelWorldmagazineisthebestsellinggrouptraveltitleinEurope!Providinginspriationalideasfordaysoutandholidays.Themonthlymagazinecontainsexclusivegrouprates,familytripoffers,firsthandreviews,andcomprehensivedestinationfeatures.Attheshowwewillbeofferinganexclusivesubscriptionrateforonlineandprintversions.Visitusonstand67
Gulliver’s Theme ParksOldHall,ShackletonClose,Warrington,WA59YZ
T:01925444888E:[email protected]:www.gulliversfun.co.uk
Region:Cheshire
Withover90rides,attractionsandshowstoseeeachdayGulliversWorldguaranteesyouagreatvaluedayout.Funforallthefamilyinafamily-runthemeparkforfamilieswithchildrenagedbetween2and13yearsofage.
Halton - Bridging the MerseyMunicipalBuilding,Kingsway,Widnes,WA87QF
T:01515117825E:[email protected]:www.visithalton.com
Region:Cheshire
Haltonoffersawonderfullyeclecticmixofheritage,natureandoutdooractivities.Delveintohistory,indulgeinexhilaratingsportsorexploretranquilcountrysideandcanals.FindallthisinthetownsofRuncornandWidnesandthesurroundingpicturesquevillagesofDaresbury,Hale,PrestonBrookandMoore.
Heart of Lancashire Tourism AssociationLancashireTourismAssociation,c/oFrescoFrescoLtd,29-31TownRoadCroston,Nr.Leyland,PR269RA,
T:01772617519E:[email protected]:www.heartoflancashire.eventbrite.com
Region:Lancashire
TheHeartofLancashireTourismAssociation(HOLTA)isamembershiporganisationmadeupoftourismbusinessesfromPreston,Chorley,SouthRibbleandWestLancashire.TheyworktogetherundertheHOLTAorganisationtoshareideasandbuildpartnerships.
House of Waterford Crystal and Wedgwood HouseofWaterfordCrystal,TheMall,WaterfordCity,Ireland
T:0035351317007E:[email protected]:www.waterfordvisitorcentre.com
Region:Ireland
TheHouseofWaterfordCrystalisalivingtestamenttotheoriginalWaterfordGlassHouse.TheskilledWaterfordCrystalartisansworkingatthisliving‘manufactory’keepthetraditionofmouthblowing,handfinishing,sculptingandengravingalive,creatingexceptionalWaterfordCrystalcollectionsthatillustratethedazzling,brilliant,breathtakingandluxuriousappealwhichonecanonlyfindinWaterfordCrystal.
Isle of Man HeritageManxMuseum,KingswoodGrove,Douglas,IM13LY
T:01624648000E:[email protected]:www.manxnationalheritage.im
Region:IsleofMan
La Tasca RestaurantCountyHouseGlymeCourt,OxfordOfficeVillage,Kidlington,OX51LQT:07827081886E:[email protected]:www.latasca.comRegion:NationalLaTascaisanauthenticSpanishtapasandbarcurrentlyoperatinginover40locationsaroundthecountry.Wecanaccommodategroupsofallsizes,andintheeventoflargegroupsormultiplebookings;wecanoffersomegreatpackagedealsforyourcompany.
Lakeland Motor Museum OldBlueMill,KendalRoad,Backbarrow,LA128TA
T:01539530400E:[email protected]:www.lakelandmotormuseum.co.uk
Region:Cumbria
Thisfascinatingattractionistrulyamicrocosmofthetwentiethcenturyandcanbeusedtodevelopknowledge,skillsandunderstanding.CombinedticketingarrangementswithWindermereLakeCruisesandtheHaverthwaiteRailwayprovideagreatdayoutinTheLakes;perfectfortourandexcursionproviders,GTOsandteachersalike.
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Lakes AquariumLakeside,NewbyBridge,LA128AS
T:01539530153E:[email protected]:www.lakesaquarium.co.uk
Region:Cumbria
Lakeside and Haverthwaite RailwayLakesideandHaverthwaiteRailwayCompanyLimited,HaverthwaiteStation,NrUlverston,LA128AL
T:01539531594E:[email protected]:www.lakesiderailway.co.uk
Region:Cumbria
Establishedin1973,LakesideandHaverthwaiteRailwayisafamilyrunbusinessintheheartoftheLakeDistrict.CarefullymaintainedsteamlocomotiveshaultraditionalcarriagesalongthreeandahalfmilesofformerFurnessrailwaybranchlinefromtheVictorianstationatHaverthwaitetoLakeside;thesouthernendofLakeWindermere.
Legoland Discovery Centre and SeaLife Manchester BartonSquare,TheTraffordCentre,Manchester,M178AAT:01617492870E:[email protected]:www.visitsealife.com/manchesterwww.legolandDiscoveryCentre.co.ukRegion:GreaterManchesterVisitthefantasticLEGOLAND®DiscoveryCentreinManchesterandloseyourselfinover2millionLEGO®bricks,allunderoneroof!ZaptheskeletonsinthestateoftheartKingdomQuestlaserride,learnthesecretsoftheMasterModelBuilderandcastyoureyeovertheincredibledetailofsomeoftheNorthWest’smostfamouslandmarksinMiniland.
Leighton HallT:01524590430E:[email protected]:www.leightonhall.co.ukRegion:Lancashire
HomeoftheGillowReynoldsfamily,Leightonismuchmorethanjustanotherbeautifulhistorichome.Ithasaspecialblendofcomplementingattractions;livelytours;peacefulgardens;spectaculareventsandofcoursecharmingtearooms.Aspartofyourafternoonwhynotspendsometimeinthecompanyofsomeoftheplanetsmostawesomebirdsofprey.
Lightwater Valley Theme ParkLightwaterValley,NorthStainley,HG43HT
T:01765634501E:[email protected]:www.lightwatervalley.co.uk
Region:Yorkshire
BrilliantthemeparkbasedinNorthYorkshire,homeofTheUltimateAdventure.
Llanberis Lake Railway Royal Victoria HotelGilfach,Ddu,Llanberis,Wales,LL554TY
T:01286870549E:[email protected]:www.lake-railway.co.uk
Region:Wales
Discoverthetimelessappealofournarrow-gaugesteamtrains-amoreleisurelywaytotravelandtheperfectwaytosavourthegrandeurofSnowdonia/TheRoyalVictoriaHotelisuniquelyplacedontheedgeoftheSnowdoniaNationalParkwithin30acresofourveryowngardensandwoodlands.
Manchester Cruises c/oHMS69,PenarthQuaysMarina,Penarth,ValeofGlamorgan,Wales,CF641TQ
T:08454896969E:[email protected]:www.manchestercruises.com
Region:GreaterManchester
WelcometoManchesterCruises,abrandnewsightseeingventure.JoinusonboardandenjoythepicturesqueviewsofSalfordQuaysandManchesterShipCanalfromourboat.
Manchester Guided Tours54NorwoodRoad,Stretford,Manchester,M328PW
T:07505685942E:[email protected]:www.manchesterguidedtours.com
Region:GreaterManchester
Manchester’slargestandmostexperiencedpartnershipofnationallyaccreditedBlueandGreenBadgeTouristGuidescanhelpyouplanagreattimeforyourgroup.
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Namco Funscape at the Trafford Centre
Manchester’s Premier Family Entertainment Destination!
Namco Funscape – Bowling, Games and Fun
Namco Funscape, 14 The Orient, The Trafford Centre, Manchester M17 8ED
Tel: 0161 749 1111 email: [email protected]
• Conveniently located in the Trafford Centre
• Bowling, video games, arcade games, dodgems, pool hall, simulators, plenty for everyone to enjoy!
• Comfortable large bar and lounge serving a delicious selection of food and drinks, including Costa Coffee
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York’s top attractions for one greatprice with a YorkPass - discountsavailable for groups
York Discover Britain’sMost Beautiful City
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WeleadavarietyofwalkingandcoachtoursaroundManchesterandtheNorthWest,andcontinuallyoffernewideastowhettheappetite.
MCFC Stadium and Club TourManchesterCityFootballClub,EtihadStadium,EtihadCampus,Manchester,M113FF
T:01614441894E:[email protected]:www.mcfc.co.uk
Region:GreaterManchester
TheManchesterCityFCStadiumandClubTourisfantasticexperienceforgroupsofallages.TheEtihadStadiumisoneofthelargestandtechnologicallyadvancedstadiumsinthecountryanditmakesagreatdayoutforpeopleofallagesandbackgrounds.Thetourisexciting,enthrallingandinformativeasyoulookaroundEtihadStadiumandgetafeelforwhatreallyhappensbehindthescenes.
MUFC Museum and Tour CentreSirAlexFergusonStand,SirMattBusbyWay,OldTrafford,M160RA
T:01618688627E:[email protected]:www.manutd.com/museum
Region:GreaterManchester
ManchesterUnitedistheworld’smostfamousfootballclubandtheawardwinningMuseumatOldTraffordhostsover340,000visitorsannually.TheMuseumtracksthehistoryoftheClubfromhumblebeginningsin1878,showcasesthesilverwarecollectedalongtheway,alongwiththekeyadministrators,ManagersandPlayersbothpastandpresentwhohavehelpedtocreatethelegendthatisManchesterUnited.TheMuseumiseducational,interactiveandregularlyupdatedwithvisitorsofallagessuretofindsomethingofinterest.
Namco FunstationNamoFunscape,14TheOrient,TheTraffordCentre,Manchester,M178ED
T:01617491111E:[email protected]:www.namcofunscape.com
Region:GreaterManchester
With18bowlinglanes,a16carDodgemtrack,poolhall,fullamusementarcade,andabarandloungeofferingfoodandhotandcolddrinks,thenewlyrefurbishedNamcoFunscapeisperfectforgroupparties,teambuilding,andcelebrations.TheTraffordCentreitselfoffersfreecarparking,andextensivefacilities.
National Football MuseumUrbisBuilding,CathedralGardens,Manchester,M43BG
T:01616058200E:[email protected]:www.nationalfootballmuseum.com
Region:GreaterManchester
ThebiggestandbestfootballmuseumintheworldisoneofManchester’s‘mustsee’attractionsforgroups.Situatedintheheartofthecitycentre,it’spackedfullofamazingobjects,incrediblestories,’handson’interactivesandregularlychangingexhibitions.Thecafeandrestaurantservesfreshseasonalfoodandthere’sashopfullofuniquegiftideas.
Northern Secrets - North East England11GardenCrescent,Consett,DH80PT
T:01207560455E:[email protected]:www.northernsecrets.co.uk
Region:NorthEast
AtNorthernSecretswespecialiseintailor-madeholidaysforgroupssmallorlargeaswellasbespokeBlueBadgeguidedtourstoNorthEastEnglandandbeyond.Weareexpertsinourfieldsandregionsandhavedevelopedadeepknowledgeandinterestintheplacesweoperatein.
Oswaldtwistle Mills Shopping Village OswaldtwistleMills,ColliersStreet,Oswaldtwistle,Lancashire,BB53DE
T:01254871025E:[email protected]:www.o-mills.co.uk
Region:Lancashire
OswaldtwistleMillsisanawardwinningshoppingvillagewithgardenandaquaticcentreplusover100differentconcessionsinstore.Therearelovelymillgrounds,achildren’splaycentre,threerestaurantsandafooddeliandwinestore.Wecanoffermeal/entertainmentpackages,guidedtoursandsteamtrain/canaltripsaswellasfamiliarisationvisits.
Palace and Opera House TheatresThePalaceTheatre,97OxfordStreet,Manchester,M16FT
T:01612456630E:[email protected]:www.atgtickets.com/manchester
Region:GreaterManchester
ThePalaceTheatreandOperaHousearetwooftheNorthWest’smostprestigioustheatres.Weoffermanybenefitstoourgrouporganisers,includinggenerousdiscounts,specialeventinvitations,dedicatedbooking
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For further information contact the Assistant Visitor Services Manager Tel: 01299 403816 E-mail: [email protected]
The Railway Station, Bewdley, Worcestershire DY12 1BG
www.svr.co.uk
Journey back in time & enjoy a leisurely 16 mile steam train ride along the beautiful Severn Valley.
Make a stop at The Engine House Visitor Centre, where you can view our locomotives,
The King George VI Royal Saloon and much more. Restaurant facilities are available for a hot meal,
snack or just a drink.
Groups of 15-300 can be booked in advance, generous discounts available.
THE PERFECT DAY OUTFOR ANY GROUP!
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lineandatheatrebasedsalesteam.Giveyourgrouptheexperienceoflivetheatreatitsverybest.
Ribble Steam RailwayChainCaulRoad,RiverswayDocklands,Preston,PR22PD
T:01772728800E:[email protected]:www.ribblesteam.org.uk
Region:Lancashire
TheRibbleSteamRailwayisanenthrallingdayoutofferingsteamtraintravelfromabygoneera.Theadmissionpriceincludestrainridesonthedayofpurchase,plusentrytoourextensivemuseumandworkshops.WeareaVisitEnglandQualityAssuredattractionperfectforfamilies,railenthusiasts,coachandtouroperators.
Robinsons Brewery FredericRobinsonLimited,UnicornBrewery,Stockport,SK11JJ
T:01614806571E:[email protected]:www.robinsonsbrewery.com
Region:Cheshire
WeinviteyoutodiscovertheheritageofthisproudlyindependentfamilycompanybyexploringourVisitorsCentre.Delveintothebrewingprocess,journeythroughthebrewhouseandlearnaboutthelargestHopnikintheworld.Youcanvisittheshirehorses,createyourperfectpubguide,findyouridealpubtorun,buybeerrelatedgiftsandalsoexploresomerealvintagegemsshowcasingbusinessanddesigntrendsacross175years.Thisissocialhistoryatitsbestbecauseit’sagreatexcusetohaveabrewerytourandsampleawardwinningcaskales!
Royal Horticultural Society80VincentSquare,London,SW1P2PE
T:02078213692E:[email protected]:www.rhs.org.uk/groups
Region:National
Withspecialgroupratesforvisitstoitsbeautifulgardensandworldclassflowershows,theRoyalHorticulturalSociety,theUK’sleadinggardeningcharity,hasplentytooffereveryone.2013seesthelaunchofRHSGardenHolidays,aselectionofhandpickedescortedtoursworldwide,allwithahorticulturaltheme.
Runway Visitor ParkSunbankLane,Altrincham,Manchester,WA158XQ
T:01614892442E:[email protected]:www.runwayvisitorpark.co.uk
Region:GreaterManchester
ConcordeToursattheRunwayVisitorParkofferatrulyuniquedayout.BoardConcordeG-BOAC,BA’sflagshipConcorde,seetheluxuriousleatherseatsandlearnaboutsomeofit’smostfamouspassengers.Sitinthepilot’sseatanddiscoversomeoftheuniquefeaturesthatmadeConcordesospecial.
Samlesbury HallSamlesburyHall,PrestonNewRoad,Preston,PR50UP
T:01254812010E:[email protected]:www.samlesburyhall.co.uk
Region:Lancashire
SamlesburyHallisanimpressive14thcenturymanorhouse.Open6daysaweek.Alwaysawarmwelcome,somuchtoseeanddofromlookingaroundthehistoricrooms,antiques,galleries,giftshop.Dineinourawardwinningrestaurant,orenjoyahomemadesconeinourcoffeelounge.Outsideawoodlandplaytrailandaminifarm.
Severn Valley RailwayTheRailwayStation,Bewdley,DY121BG
T:01299403816E:[email protected]:www.svr.co.uk
Region:Worcestershire
TravelalongtheSevernValleyfromKidderminstertoBridgnorthandenjoyarelaxingridewithyourgroup.TheEngineHousesetintheheartoftheShropshirecountrysidecontainstherailwaycollectionofsteamlocomotive.
Sharpy’s Fish and Chips LoireDrive,RobinPark,Wigan,WN5OUHT:01942239875E:[email protected]:www.sharpysrestaurant.comRegion:GreaterManchesterSharpy’sFishandChipsisa270seaterrestaurant,barandtakeawaylocatednexttotheDWStadium,Wigan.WeofferarangeofmenusincludingspecificCoachPartyPackagesFromJust£6.50.We’retakingFishandChipstoawholenewlevel.
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Group travel events taking place throughout the UK include:
Beautiful South Group Travel Fair16th February,BrooklandsMuseum,Surreyvisitsoutheastengland.com/groups
Beautiful South Group Travel Fair2nd March,PortsmouthHistoricDockyardvisitsoutheastengland.com/groups
Tourism and Attractions Show2nd March,WedgewoodVisitorCentreandMnduseum,StokeonTrenttourismandattractions.co.uk
Best of Britain and Ireland14-15th March,NEC,Birminghambestofbritainandireland.co.uk
Great for Groups South27th April,AscotRacecoursegreatforgroups.co.uk
Great For Groups North 4th September 2013,OldTrafford,ManchesterGreatforGroupsNorth,atOldTrafford,homeofManchesterUnitedFCistheperfectgrouptraveleventforallnorthernbasedgrouptravelorganisers.greatforgroups.co.uk/north
Group Leisure and Travel Trade Show18-19th September,NEC,Birminghamleisureshow.com
GTOA Northern and Eastern Branch AGM18-20thOctober,ParkInn,Nottinghamgtoa.co.uk
World Travel Market4–7thNovember,ExCel,Londonwtmlondon.com
Dates For Your Diary
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Shearings Holidays
MiryLane,Wigan,WN34AG
T:01942823449E:[email protected]:www.shearings.com
Region:Lancashire
There’snobetterchoiceforaholidayin2013thanShearingsHolidays.WhetheryouoryourgroupwanttoexperiencetheverybestoftheUKorventurefurtherafieldwehavetheholidaytosuityourneeds.Choosehundredsofholidaysanditinerariesincludingrivercruisesbyair,railorcoach,all-inclusivebreaks,self-driveweekendsandGrandToursofEurope’sfinestdestinations.
Snowdon Mountain RailwaySnowdonMountainRailway,Llanberis,Caernarfon,LL574UN
T:08444938120E:[email protected]:www.snowdonrailway.co.uk
Region:Wales
RideonBritain’sonlyRackandPinionRailwaytotheSummitofSnowdon,thehighestpointinEnglandandWales.
South Lakes Wild Animal ParkBroughtonRoad,DaltoninFurness,LA158JR
T:01229466086E:[email protected]:www.wildanimalpark.co.uk
Region:Cumbria
Haveyoueverhandfedgiraffes?Howaboutpenguins?Wellyoucanandyou’llgetadayyou’llneverforgetatSouthLakesWildAnimalPark,TheLakeDistrictCumbria’stoptouristattraction.YouwillcomefacetofacewithRhinos,Lions,Tigers,Jaguars,SnowLeopards,Penguins,Bears,Hippos,Jaguar,Giantotters,Primates,Vulturesandmuch,muchmore!
Southport - England’s ResortSouthportTownHall,LordStreet,Southport,PR81DA
T:01704395510E:[email protected]:www.visitsouthport.comRegion:MerseysideSituatedontheNorthWestcoast,thebeautifultownofSouthportoffersvisitorsnotonlystunningbeachesandtraditionalseasideattractions,butalsogloriousparksandgardensandfantasticshopping.AddtothemixfantasticeventssuchastheSouthportFlowerShowandtheSouthportAirShowandit’seasytoseewhythetownissopopularwithgroups.
Southport Flower ShowVictoriaPark,Southport,PR82BZ
T:01704547147E:[email protected]:www.southportflowershow.co.uk
Region:Merseyside
SouthportFlowerShowisoneofthemostdiverseandentertainingshowsintheUKandoneofthesummer’shighlights.Withstunningshowgardens,thefinestflowerdisplays,anextendedfoodvillage,specialguestsandareputationforfriendliness,theshowconstantlysurprisesandbringsvisitorsbackeveryyear.
Steve Reed TourismSteveReedTourismLtd,AltonBusinessCentre,WilsomRoad,Alton,GU342PP
T:01420560288E:[email protected]:www.stevereedtourism.co.uk
Region:Hampshire
SteveReedTourismareUKgrouptravelspecialistsworkingtobringnewgroupbusinesstohotels,attractionsanddestinations.
Stockport Museums and GalleriesStaircaseHouse,30-31MarketPlace,Stockport,SK111ES
T:01614742386E:[email protected]:www.stockport.gov.uk/museums
Region:GreaterManchesterStockportoffersgreatdaysoutforgroups,schoolsandfamilies.Inthetowncentreyoucanexplorethefascinatinghistoryoftheborough.Foramoretranquildayoutvisitoneoftheregionsmostmagnificentblackandwhitetimber-framedmanorhousesorabeautifulcountrychapel.AirRaidShelters,BramallHall,ChadkirkChapel,HatWorks,StaircaseHouse,StockportStoryMuseum,StockportArtGallery.
The 50+ ShowFirstFloor,AdelphiCourt,1-3EastStreet,Epsom,KT171BB
T:01372743837E:[email protected]:www.50plusShow.com
Region:SurreyThe50+ShowisBritain’sbiggestexhibitionfortheactiveover-50s.HolidaysandTravel,SeminarsandWorkshops,CookeryDemonstrations,Gardening,FashionShows,Have-a-GoDancing,HealthChecks,FinancialAdvice,CraftZone,MusicandEntertainment,ParkandHolidayHomes,ClimbingWall,PrizeQuizandawidevarietyofexhibitors.
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The Beatles StoryTheBeatlesStory,BritanniaVaults,AlbertDock,Liverpool,L34AD
T:01517091963E:[email protected]:www.beatlesstory.com
Region:Merseyside
Takeamulti-mediatripthroughTheBeatlesincrediblelives,exploringtheirhumbleLiverpoolchildhoods,BeatlemaniaandSgt.Pepper.ExperiencestunningreplicasofTheCavernandtheYellowSubmarine.Our‘LivingHistory’audiotour,beautifullynarratedbyJohnLennon’ssister,Julia,willaccompanyyouandisavailableintendifferentlanguages.Allthisandmore-includingtheFab4DcinemaandDiscoveryZone-iswaitingtotakeyoudowntoTheBeatlesStory.
The Ticket FactoryCentreCore,TheNEC,Birmingham,B401NT
T:08003580058E:[email protected]:www.theticketfactory.com
Region:National
TheTicketFactoryisaleadingnationalticketagent,sellingawiderangeofeventsacrosstheUK.Weprideourselvesonourexcellentcustomerserviceandwithover30years’experience,ourdedicatedgroupbookingsteamwillhelpyouplantheperfecttrip.Callustodayonfreephone08003580058.
The Trafford CentreTheTraffordCentre,Manchester,M178AA
T:01617491632E:[email protected]:www.traffordcentre.co.uk
Region:GreaterManchester
TheTraffordCentreoffersanunrivalledexperienceforgrouptravel.Aswellasofferingafabulousselectionofstoresand60restaurantsandcafes,theCentrealsoprovidesspecialoffersforgroupvisits.WithhighstreetfavouritestoexclusivedesignerbrandsTheTraffordCentreisashoppingexperiencetorivalLondon’sOxfordStreet.WithachoiceofeateriesfromaroundtheworldandleisurevenuessuchasLaserQuest,LEGOLANDDiscoveryCentreandSEALIFEopeningthissummerthere’ssomethingtosuiteveryone.
Todber Holiday ParkBurnleyRoad,Gisburn,BB74JJT:01200445322E:[email protected]:www.slparks.co.uk/Todber
Region:LancashireTodberParkisauniqueholidayparkintheRibbleValley.TheonlyparksituatedonthetopedgeoftheValleyWalls.SoofferingstunningunsurpassedviewsoverPendleHillandtheThreePeaks.Theparkconsistsofaluxuriousmixofcaravansandlodges.Allpositionedtomakethemostoftheexceptionalviews.WeareoneofthefewparksinLancashiretooffera12monthholidaylicenceonaportionofthepark.Pricesstartfrom£12995.
Tourism IrelandJamesMillerHouse,7thFloor,98WestGeorgeStreet,Glasgow,G21PJ
T:01415720912E:[email protected]:www.ireland.com
Region:Ireland
MarketingtheIslandofIrelandoverseas.
UK Coach Rally and AwardsKingsley,8AStationRoad,Settle,BD249AA
T:08709001450E:[email protected]:www.ukcra.org.uk
Region:National
Twoofthecoachindustry’spremiereventscometogetherforthefirsttimeon20thand21stAprilatAltonTowersResort.TheUKCoachRallycelebratesthebestinvehiclesanddrivingskills,whilsttheUKCoachAwardsrewardthebestcoachoperatorsandthedestinationsandattractionstheyvisit.
Visit Hull and East Yorkshire3rdFloorWykelandHouse,47QueenStreet,Hull,HU11UU
T:01482486606E:[email protected]:www.visithullandeastyorkshire.co.uk
Region:EastYorkshire
ThislovelycornerofEnglandboastsahistoricmaritimecity,colourfulseasideresorts,ajaw-droppingcoastlineandmilesandmilesoftranquilcountryside.Scarboroughalsohaslotsofattractionsforvisitorsasidefromthebeach.ScarboroughCastledominatesthecoastalskyline.
Visit ManchesterCarver’sWarehouse,77DaleStreet,Manchester,M12HG
T:01612371010E:[email protected]:www.visitmanchester.com/groups
Region:GreaterManchester
VisitManchesteristhetouristboardforGreaterManchester,responsibleforpromotingtheregionasaleadingtouristdestinationfornationalandinternationalvisitors.Wecanprovidespecialist
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Visit Ribble Valley CouncilOffices,ChurchWalk,Clitheroe,BB72RAT:01200414496E:[email protected]:www.ribblevalley.gov.ukRegion:LancashireRibbleValley,theperfectplacetoescapethefranticpaceofeverydaylife.Withspectacularfellsandlushgreenvalleys,discoverthishistoriclandscape.Exploremarkettownsandpicturesquevillagesbrimmingwithindividualshops.FoodloverssavourourawardwinningFoodTrailandourClitheroeFoodFestivalonAugust10th.
Visit Sefton and West LancashireSeftonCouncil,MagdalenHouse,TrinityRoad,Bootle,Liverpool,L203NJ
T:01519344576E:[email protected]:www.visitseftonandwestlancs.co.uk
Region:Merseyside
OurareaistheNorthWest’sbestkeptsecret,crammedfullofextraspecialdaysoutforalltoenjoy.Withhistoricbuildings,milesofbeautifulwaterways,unspoiltbeachesandnaturereserves,cyclehireandwonderfulroutes,themostfabulousfoodandshoppingexperiences,wehavesomethingforeveryone.
Visit ShrewsburyStationApproach,CastleGates,Shrewsbury,SY12AA
T:07817369741E:[email protected]:www.visitshrewsbury.com
Region:Shropshire
AmedievalmarkettownsituatedintheRiverSevernloopandhometoCharlesDarwin,PercyThrower,BrotherCadfaelandTheChristmasCarol.ShrewsburyisthecountytownofShropshireandverycentraltoEngland.WeofferavarietyofpackagesforgroupsrangingfromastopoffonthewaytoWales,toovernightstayswithplentytoseeanddo.
Visit YorkVisitYork,1MuseumStreet,York,YO17DT
T:01904550080E:[email protected]:www.visityork.org
Region:NorthYorkshire
VisitYorkcanhelpyouplanandbookyourgroupvisittoYork,ourfriendlygroupspecialistcanhelpwithaccommodation,itineraries,restaurantbookings,parking.GreatdiscountonYorkpassesforgroupsof10ormore-seeallofYork’stopattractionsforonegreatprice.Callnowon01904550080orvisitwww.groupvisityork.com.
Warner Leisure Hotels 1ParkLane,HemelHempstead,HP24YLT:08000720772E:[email protected]:www.warnergroups.co.ukRegion:Hertforshire
WarnerLeisureHotelshave13stunninghotelsandvillagesacrosstheUK,offeringshortbreaksforadults.FromthepicturesqueYorkshireDalestotheglisteningSolentshores;eachhoteloffersfinedining,lovelyrooms,liveentertainment,rangeofactivitiesanduseoffacilitiesprovidingyouwiththeperfectgroupgetaway!
Waterford IrelandSpringGrove,Bewdley,DY121LF
CityHall,TheMall,Waterford
T:0035351849650E:[email protected]:www.discoverwaterfordcity.ieHaveyoudiscoveredWaterfordCity?You’llbepleasantlysurprisedathowmuchthereistoseeanddoinIreland’soldestcity,fromVikingSettlementstoCrystalShowrooms,historiccathedralstovibrantnightlife,awardwinningrestaurantstosupershopping,andallatgreatvalueformoney!
West Midland Safari and Leisure ParkSpringGrove,Bewdley,DY121LF
T:01299402114E:[email protected]:www.wmsp.co.uk
Region:Worcestershire
WestMidlandSafariParkisadayattractionthatcombinesfour-milesofself-drivesafari,includingtheUK’slargestprideofWhiteLionsalongwithElephant,Rhino,Cheetah,Giraffe,etc.Plus,DiscoveryTrail,PenguinCove,AfricanVillage,Walk-throughLemurs,liveshows,familyrides,andrestaurants.
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West Somerset Railway, ExmoorTheRailwayStation,Minehead,TA245BG
T:01643704996E:[email protected]:www.west-somerset-railway.co.uk
Region:Somerset
WestSomersetRailway,thelongestheritagesteamrailwayinEngland,hasmorethan20milesoftrackandnumerousprettystations.AtruecountrybranchlineoftheGreatWesternRailwayitisfascinatingforanostalgictripbackintimeorasanexampleofindustrialandrailwayheritage.
White Hotel GroupHeadOffice,Ballyshannon,CountyDonegal,Ireland
T:00353719851103E:[email protected]:www.whiteshotels-ireland.com
Region:Ireland
WhitesandAssociatedHotelsisoneofIrelandsleadinghotelchainsspecialisingingrouptravel.Weofferexcellentpackagesatexceptionalgroupratesforhotels,ferries,visitorcentresandtourguides.Wecantailormakeanitinerarytosuitindividualrequirements.
Yarn Market Hotel, Dunster, ExmoorHighStreet,Dunster,ExmoorTA246SFT:01643821425E:[email protected]:www.yarnmarkethotel.co.ukRegion:SomersetSetattheheartofthemedievalvillageofDunster,thisfriendlyindependenthotelisanidealbaseforexploringWSRailwayandExmoorNationalPark.VB3***allroomsensuite,colourTVandtea/coffee.Weprideourselvesonawarmwelcomeandlocalknowledgetoenhanceyourvisit.
Yorkshire Sculpture TriangleYorkshireSculpturePark,WestBretton,Wakefield,WF44LG
T:01924832633E:[email protected]:www.ysp.co.uk
Region:WestYorkshire
Enjoyworld-classsculptureintheheartofYorkshire.SetinthestunninggroundsofBrettonEstate,YorkshireSculptureParkisoneoftheworld’sleadingopen-airgalleries.TheHepworthWakefield,justdowntheroad,isYorkshire’sinspiringnewartgalleryandoneoftheUK’slargestpurpose-builtgalleriesoutsideLondon.
Yorkshire’s Magnificent Attractions TopFloor,31BurleyRoad,Leeds.LS31JT
T:01132434713E:[email protected]:www.yorkshireattractions.org
Region:Yorkshire
Wehavearangeofattractionsofferingactivitiesthatcanbeenjoyedbybothyoungandold.Whateveryouwantthere’sanattractionforyou.Experienceridesthatwilltakeyoutodizzyingheightsorexploretheworld’snaturalhabitatsfromtheoceandepthtorainforestcanopy.Thrillseekers,artlovers,indoor/outdoorbeeducatedorexhilaratedatYorkshire’sMagnificentAttractions.
Youth Fun DaysLeicestershireScouts,WinchesterRoad,Blaby,LE84HN
T:01162778998E:[email protected]:www.youthfundays.co.uk
Region:Leicester
YouthFunDaysofferdiscountedticketstogroups,familiesandindividualstotopattractionsacrosstheUKsuchasTheAltonTowersResort,LEGOLANDWindsor,THORPEPARK,ChessingtonWorldofAdventuresandZoo,WarwickCastle,MadameTussaudsLondon,EDFEnergyLondonEye,TheDungeons,SEALIFECentresandSanctuariesandBlackpoolTower.Youcanorderyourticketsrighthere.YouthFunDaysisanonforprofitcompanyandallproceedsarereturnedtolocalScoutinginLeicestershire-sonotonlyareyouhavingaGreatDayOut-butyouarealsogivingtocharity.
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England Pavilion PartnersCumbria Tourism Windermere Road, Staveley, Kendal, LA8 9PL
T: 01539 822 222E: [email protected]: www.golakes.co.uk
Cumbria, the Lake District offers a classic rural getaway. It is home to ‘Britain’s Favourite View’, the five highest English peaks, England’s deepest and longest lakes, smallest church and most scenic railway. Its tourism offer is truly world class and it has inspired generations of artists including William Wordsworth and Beatrix Potter.
Experience NottinghamshireThe Marketing Suite, Gothic House, Nottingham, NG1 1JU
T: 08444 775 678E: [email protected]: www.experiencenottinghamshire.com
Visit Nottinghamshire for a weekend break or a day out at top attractions. See world class sport, amazing live performances, intriguing heritage and cutting edge art in some outstanding venues. Hear legendary tales of Robin Hood and experience Sherwood Forest. One Day in Notts is Never Enough. Experience Nottinghamshire now.
Hadrian’s Wall Trust East Peterel Field, Dipton Mill Road, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 2JT
T: 01434 609700E: [email protected]: www.visithadrianswall.co.uk
Hadrian’s Wall Country - tranquil, historic, breathtaking, home to Britain’s greatest Roman monument and UNESCO World Heritage Site. Stretching from Newcastle to the Cumbrian coast, with fascinating Roman attractions, museums and galleries, national parks, Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, cities, coasts, welcoming tearooms, comfy pubs, tasty restaurants, easy walks, in all a great groups destination.
Hampshire County CouncilEconomy, Transport and Environment Department, EII West, Hampshire County Council, Winchester, SO23 8UJ
T: 01962 845478E: [email protected]: www.visit-hampshire.co.uk
Hampshire offers a wealth of activities and attractions for everyone to appreciate, whether you like strolling around glorious gardens, exploring ancient forests, having fun by the coast or visiting historic sites. World famous maritime history, two national parks and all within easy reach of London makes this county the place to visit.
London and Partners2 More London, Riverside, London, SE1 2RR
T: (0)20 7234 5821E: [email protected]: www.visitlondon.com
London and Partners is the official promotional organisation for London. Please get in touch for any assistance you need in selling London or improving your London itineraries.
Marketing CheshireChester Railway Station, 1st Floor West Wing Offices, Station Road, Chester, CH1 3NT
T: 01244 405635E: [email protected]: www.visitchester.com
From the dizzy heights of the Cheshire Peak District to the vibrant city of Chester on its border with North Wales, Cheshire is a great place to visit and explore at any time of the year. Visitors can enjoy spectacular gardens and stately homes to lively festivals, fabulous restaurants and shopping.
Oxfordshire Cotswolds Woodgreen, Witney, OX28 1NBT: 01993 861553E: [email protected]: www.oxfordshirecotswolds.orgThe Oxfordshire Cotswolds, rural England at its finest: charming towns and villages of honey coloured stone set against a backdrop of outstanding natural beauty with secluded river valleys and green and rolling hills.
Shakespeare’s England Elizabeth House, Church Street, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 6HX
T: 07801 891429E: [email protected]: www.discover-stratford.com
Shakespeare’s England is the destination management organisation representing Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwick and the wider area. If you need any information on bringing your groups to this wonderfully historic and beautiful location, please contact us and we can help you with itinerary ideas, images and provide you with all the details you need to make this your next fabulous group tour.
Visit BradfordBradford Visitor Information Centre, Broadway, Bradford, BD1 1JF
T: 01274 431847 E: [email protected]: www.visitbradford.com/
A World Heritage Site, the Worlds first UNESCO City of Film, Curry Capital of Britain, the legacy of three famous literary sisters. Just some of the reasons to explore Bradford and its surrounding towns and villages of Haworth, Ilkley and Saltaire.
Visit Dorset Leisure and Tourism, West Dorset District Council, South Walks House, South Walks Road, Dorchester DT1 1UZ
T: 01305 252241E: [email protected]: www.visit-dorset.com
Dorset’s coastline forms part of England’s first UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site – a 95 mile (150km) stretch of coastline from Purbeck to Lyme Regis. Dorset’s countryside is almost entirely designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Iconic landmarks include the Cerne Abbas Giant, Gold Hill in Shaftesbury, Old Harry Rocks , Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door.
Visit Oxfordshire 15-16 Broad Street, Oxford, OX1 3AS
T: 01865 252037E: [email protected]: www.visitoxfordandoxfordshire.com
Visit Oxfordshire and discover one of the most beautiful English counties, with the most inspiring city at its heart. Uncover hidden treasures, from the varied rural landscape of Oxfordshire, excellent for cyclists and walkers, to a cultural getaway in Oxford, renowned for its history and heritage. There is something for everyone here in Oxfordshire.
Visit York 1 Museum Street, York, YO1 7DT
T: 01904 550080E: [email protected]: http://groupvisityork.com
Visit York can help you plan and book your group visit to York, our friendly group specialist can help with accommodation, itineraries, restaurant bookings, parking. Great discount on york passes for groups of 10 or more - see all of York’s top attractions for one great price.
Visit Liverpool12 Princes Parade, Liverpool, L3 1BG
T: 0151 237 3953E: [email protected]: www.LiverpoolTravelTrade.com
As a UNESCO World Heritage City and European Capital of Culture 2008, Liverpool has undergone a thrilling renaissance. With a world beating musical and sporting heritage plus a spectacular events programme, now is the time to discover the city that offers so much. We look forward to welcoming you.
Visit Norwich2 Millennium Plain, Bethel Street, Norwich, NR2 1TF
T: 01603 727979E: [email protected]: www.visitnorwich.co.uk
Norwich; capital of East Anglia, UNESCO City of Literature, and home to 1,500 historic buildings including two cathedrals and a Norman castle. Within Norwich’s ancient walls, discover a vibrant and diverse arts scene, a UK top 10 shopping destination, a bustling 900 year old market (the largest 6-day-a-week open-air market in the country). Norwich is also the gateway to the Broads.
Visit Wiltshire Pennyfarthing House, 18 Pennyfarthing Street, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 1HJ
T: 01722 323036E: [email protected]: www.visitwiltshire.co.uk
Wiltshire: ancient, beautiful, mystical. Discover the World Heritage Site of Stonehenge and Avebury, the medieval cathedral city of Salisbury, quintessentially English hamlets such as Lacock and Castle Combe or our magnificent collection of stately homes and gardens. You’ll find breath-taking countryside, great arts and entertainment, friendly pubs and restaurants, excellent shopping opportunities and quality accommodation.
West Norfolk Borough Council of King’s Lynn and West Norfolk, King’s Court, Chapel Street, King’s Lynn Norfolk, PE30 1EX
T: 01553 616643E: [email protected]: www.visitwestnorfolk.com
West Norfolk – a wonderful mix of countryside and picturesque villages, brim full of historic houses, heritage sites and windmills to visit. At its heart, King’s Lynn is brim full of heritage, magnificent buildings and historic streets to explore. The classic seaside resort of Hunstanton is at the heart of West Norfolk’s stunning coastline.
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Nestled in beautiful North Yorkshirecountryside at the gateway to the Yorkshire
Dales is Lightwater Country ShoppingVillage, offering a variety of facilities forgroups; from coffee stops to day trips,
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Great shopping,excellentfood and brilliant
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Nestled in beautiful North Yorkshirecountryside at the gateway to the Yorkshire
Dales is Lightwater Country ShoppingVillage, offering a variety of facilities forgroups; from coffee stops to day trips,
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longest roller coaster – The Ultimate.
Lightwater Valley and Lightwater Country Shopping Village are only 7 miles from A1, junction 50.*Calls are charged at 10 pence per minute from a BT landline, calls from other networks and mobiles will be considerably more.