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Classic Road Trips in England

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Explore Stunning Scenery & Natural Beauty

Explore much-celebrated natural beauty with a classic English road trip. Get off-the-beaten-track and discover this country of wonderfully contrasting landscapes. Serpentine roads through glorious peaks meet wide-open moors, green rolling hills, sparkling lakes and a magical coastline. All around historic landmarks and the prettiest villages make for a truly memorable experience.

The holiday suggestions on our website are examples of the amazing trips we can offer, which are created uniquely for you by our award-winning specialists. Think of the itineraries below as inspiration for your specialised tailor-made escape. These can be customised to suit your preferences and individual requirements. Our packages include hand-picked accommodation, a personalised information pack, and 24-hour support from our dedicated team.

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Classic Yorkshire: Whitby, York & The Dales
£1050
Self-Drive Holidays
6 Nights
Highlights of The Lake District
£835
Self-Drive Holidays
5 Nights
Classic England: Oxford & The Cotswolds
£1590
Self-Drive Holidays
9 Nights
North York Moors National Park
The Howgill Fells, Yorkshire Dales
Whitby Harbour
View down Whitby's famous 199 steps
Ribblehead Viaduct, Yorkshire Dales
Staithes on the Yorkshire coast
York Cathedral
Picturesque Staithes village
Beach huts in Whitby

Classic Yorkshire: Whitby, York & The Dales

From £1050pp

Self-Drive Holidays
Duration 6 Nights
  • The city of York, with its fascinating Roman and Viking history
  • Walking paradise in the Yorkshire Dales
  • History and heritage, castles and steam trains
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Lake Buttermere
View of Derwentwater in the Lake District
A hiker above Lake Buttermere, Lake District
Castlerigg Stone Circle
Grasmere sunset
Hawkshead village
Keswick
Looking across Derwentwater
Loughrigg Tarn
Views across the Lake District

Highlights of The Lake District

From £835pp

Self-Drive Holidays
Duration 5 Nights
  • Explore mountain country and England’s highest peak - Scafell Pike
  • Discover charming villages and delightful market towns
  • Boat trips on England’s famous Lake Windermere
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Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire
Lower Slaughter in the Cotswolds
Tower Bridge and the River Thames in London
Riverside in Bath
Bridge of Sighs at Hertford College, Oxford
Hall's Croft, Stratford-upon-Avon
Oxford in spring, England
Quaint village of Castle Combe, Cotswolds
Roman Baths, Bath
Stonehenge, Wiltshire
St Paul's Cathedral, London
View from Broadway Tower over the Cotswolds landscape

Classic England: Oxford & The Cotswolds

From £1590pp

Self-Drive Holidays
Duration 9 Nights
  • Oxford, home to the ‘dreaming spires’ of world-renowned Oxford University
  • The Cotswolds, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
  • Roman-built baths and stunning architecture in the ancient city of Bath
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Everything works seamlessly -
because the details matter.
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to build a holiday that’s truly unique.
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