Experience Blackpool from the splendour of the Imperial Hotel, a lovely four star property that sits proudly on the North Promenade with far reaching views across the Irish Sea. This landmark hotel enjoys unrivalled luxury in this, Britain’s premier holiday resort - including an indoor pool, beauty rooms and opulent lounges and public rooms. Relax and unwind in relative peace - far enough away from the everyday bustle of the South Promenade but close enough to the Tower, Winter Gardens and town centre so that you can make the most of your well-earned break.

Deep in the Gloucestershire countryside, amid rolling Cotswold hills and lush green meadows, 'Adam’s Farm' has become a firm Sunday night favourite on BBC’s Countryfile. Our five day break continues the TV theme as we visit the magnificent surrounds of Chavenage House - Candleford House in the hit drama Lark Rise to Candleford and also to Lacock, preserved by the National Trust and the backdrop to many TV dramas.

Enjoy five days of great food, fun and friendship as we return to an old Grand UK favourite, the revitalised Mill Rythe Holiday Village on Hayling Island. Our ever popular Grand UK Reunions create the perfect opportunity to meet-up with old friends from previous holidays and you’ll also get the chance to meet a host of your favourite Tour Managers and Drivers, together with a number of Directors, Managers and staff from our Head Office. In addition you will experience a packed programme of activities by day or perhaps choose from one of our included excursions to explore the south coast. Then by night, sit back and relax as Mill Rythe’s new entertainment team dazzle you with show-stopping nightly performances from cabaret to floorshow, from song to laughter. We’ve got some great competitions lined up - with free holidays to be won - and a whole host of special holiday offers for our Reunion guests. As usual it’s going to be a lot of fun, and for just £189 for five fun-packed days away, it’s the perfect answer to shake off those winter blues. We look forward to seeing you there!

Your excursions

Full day: Hemswell Antiques Centre

Full day: Newark

Half day: Old Maltings Antiques Centre & Horncastle

Weston-super-Mare has been a holiday favourite for many generations, growing in the 19th century from a small village into a thriving Victorian resort and on to the modern day seaside destination it is today. It’s a wonderful touring base too, allowing us to combine scenic West Country countryside with visits to Roman Bath, and a great day out at Longleat House and Safari Park.

Remember the long running Good Old Days show on BBC television, hosted by Leonard Sachs and staged at the famous City Varieties Theatre in Leeds? Well, for limited periods each year the shows are recreated, featuring talented variety artists including singers and comedians. We include best seats in the house for the Good Old Days performance, and some wonderful coach tours through the lovely Yorkshire Dales and to York.

Lincolnshire has a vast aviation heritage and is renowned as the ‘Home of the Royal Air Force’. The county’s flat open countryside made it ideal for development of airfields during the Great War, and during World War II Lincolnshire became the most important home of Bomber Command. Combining visits to museums and trailing some of the former RAF stations in the area, our fascinating itinerary bears witness to the courage, determination and bravery of the men and women who served our country in more turbulent times.

For the sheer variety of scenery and tourist attractions, Yorkshire is hard to beat. From the cities and towns it is easy to reach the unspoilt Yorkshire Dales National Park, where beautiful river valleys meander between the rolling green hills. Our excursions will show you the favourite tourist centres, and also take you to the sedate spa town of Harrogate, and the historic cathedral city of York.

Magnificent sandy beaches, three fine piers, a host of theatrical talent and of course the world famous Tower, the promenade trams and the Pleasure Beach combine to make Blackpool one of the most popular holiday destinations in Britain. The East Drive is noted for its carefully planted flower-beds, with many other parks and public gardens providing a peaceful change from the hustle and bustle of the famous ‘Golden Mile’.

Magnificent sandy beaches, three fine piers and a promenade packed with traditional seaside attractions have long made Blackpool the UK’s best-known and best-loved holiday destinations. This new tour adds all the fun of Blackpool to the musical history of Liverpool; home to the Beatles, Cilla Black and Gerry & The Pacemakers - to name but a few. Discover the living beat of the city with our magical musical history tour, and take a 'ferry cross the Mersey' to complete the experience! By night, sit back and relax with your resident cabaret acts - and during the Illuminations season we also include an evening drive to enjoy the full colour and magic of the famous lights!

For decades, the famous Blackpool Illuminations have been drawing crowds from all over the world, eager to see the greatest free show on earth! For two whole months Blackpool seafront and the splendid Tower are transformed into a magical, fairytale world of glorious light and colour interspersed with impressive story-telling tableaux. This magnificent display features over 1,000,000 bulbs, hundreds of illuminated figures and themes and fifty miles of festoon strip. All this, combined with a well situated, comfortable hotel, good food and hospitality - and the chance to visit the lovely Lake District - make our breaks to Blackpool Illuminations an unforgettable holiday experience.

Bowls grows in popularity year after year and it’s a great way to make new friends. Our resident short mat bowls coach will be on hand throughout to offer tuition, arrange partners, and provide advice to those who need it. There will also be time to practise at your leisure. We’ve also organised friendly knock-out competitions - singles, pairs and fours - during the week, with up to a £100 worth of Grand UK Holiday Vouchers plus Trophies to be won! We also include two sightseeing excursions to get you out and about during your stay, or you can continue to carry on bowling if you prefer!

Cruise the Best of Britain
Experience the beauty and heritage of our islands by visiting some of the more interesting, but remoter, parts of the British Isles together with contrasting calls in Dublin and Honfleur. Walk among peaceful hills, view ancient monuments and wander through historic streets. At each port of call you can be as busy or relaxed as you wish, with an exciting programme of optional excursions. A wonderful discovery full of memories to bring home.

*FREE HOME PICK-UP*

It’s eyes down for our popular Bonus Bingo Breaks, where you can win £100 worth of holiday vouchers and prizes galore. You will be issued with a set number of cards for bingo for the duration of the holiday, and a wide range of fun prizes are on offer for both a Line and a Full House - although the winner of the last game on the last evening session will win £100 worth of Holiday Vouchers! Remember that everyone is issued with the same number of cards and if you play with more than one card at a time you will not be able to play every single game! The holidays include visits to Gala Bingo in Bridlington and Mecca Bingo in Scarborough. Here bingo plays are not included and should be purchased as you play. So, if you can tell your Two Little Ducks from your Two Fat Ladies, and fancy a great holiday of fun, join us on a Bumper Bonus Bingo Break!

Your excursions

Full day: Chatsworth House

Full day: High Peak & Castleton

Half day: Matlock Bath & Bakewell

Treat yourself to a wonderfully indulgent few days at the luxurious Palace Hotel in Buxton, and take in some of England’s finest unspoilt scenery at the same time. The Buxton Palace Hotel is situated in the heart of this historic spa town and is a famous landmark building in every respect and, as a fitting compliment to our grand hotel base, we’ve included a visit to one of Britain’s most stately estates - Chatsworth House and Gardens - plus some stately sightseeing featuring the most beautiful scenery of the breathtaking Derbyshire High Peaks. Go on, spoil yourself, you’re worth it…!

Treat yourself to a wonderfully indulgent few days at the luxurious Palace Hotel in Buxton, and take in some of England’s finest unspoilt scenery at the same time. The Buxton Palace Hotel is situated in the heart of this historic spa town and is a famous landmark building in every respect and, as a fitting compliment to our grand hotel base, we’ve included a visit to one of Britain’s most stately estates - Chatsworth House and Gardens - plus some stately sightseeing featuring the most beautiful scenery of the breathtaking Derbyshire High Peaks. Go on, spoil yourself, you’re worth it…!

Treat yourself to a really fascinating short break with lots of interesting things to do and wonderful places to visit. Explore the historic cathedral city of Chester with its Roman origins and lovely half-timbered buildings, marvel at the unique Anderton Boat Lift and enjoy a relaxing cruise on the River Dee. You’ll also catch a wonderful glimpse of scenic Wales and the unspoilt Cheshire countryside - all beautifully squeezed into five memorable days!

The pastoral landscapes of the Stour Valley on the border of Suffolk and Essex, inspired great painters such as Constable and Gainsborough in the 19th century. Once a thriving centre in medieval times, today it is a rural backwater which attracts visitors with its picturesque towns and villages, magnificent churches, and genteel countryside.

Pride of the spectacular Atlantic Coast, Newquay has a string of golden beaches and a character and warm welcome that is very much part of the Cornish tradition. The picturesque Old Harbour is a delight to explore, the busy town centre vibrates with holiday fun and Trenance Gardens abounds with activity. All this, together with the breathtaking coastal scenery and unspoilt surrounding countryside, makes Newquay the most popular resort in the Duchy of Cornwall.