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Manchester - One Day Tours Manchester - One Day Tours Our day tours from Manchester operate all year round. The mini-coaches depart from Piccadilly Station and take you through the landscapes of England and Wales with an expert driver-guide. You travel to the Peak District and discover curious caves, cute villages, and tasty cakes. You explore the peaceful forests and quaint cottages of the Lake District. And you venture through the Medieval castles and marvellous mountains of Wales. Read on and find out more about our new day tours. NEW Rates GBP £ FOR 2020 Tour Code Price Adult Child Windermere, Lancaster & the Lake District MANLAKES 44.00 41.00 Mon, Wed, Sat - 01/04/20 - 31/03/21 (except 26/12/20) 46.00 43.00 Departs: 08:30 Returns: 19:30 48.00 45.00 Derbyshire, the Peak District & Poole’s Cavern MANPEAK 39.00 36.00 Tue, Thu - 02/04/20 - 30/03/21 41.00 38.00 Departs: 09:30 Returns: 17:30 44.00 41.00 Snowdonia, Chester & North Wales MANWALES 41.00 38.00 Fri, Sun - 03/04/20 - 28/03/21 (except 25/12/20, 01/01/21) 43.00 40.00 Departs: 08:30 Returns: 19:15 46.00 43.00 LOW SEASON 01/04/20 to 05/04/20, 01/11/20 to 17/12/20 and 04/01/21 to 31/03/21 MID SEASON 06/04/20 to 31/05/20, 01/10/20 to 31/10/20 and 18/12/20 to 03/01/21 (Christmas & New Year) HIGH SEASON 01/06/20 to 30/09/20 Discounted rate applies to children aged 5-15 (children must be escorted by an adult). No children under 5 please. Tours depart from Manchester Piccadilly Railway Station, Store Street, M1 2WD. NEW NEW TOUR TOUR 2020 2020 WINDERMERE, LANCASTER & THE DERBYSHIRE, THE PEAK DISTRICT & LAKE DISTRICT POOLE’S CAVERN You leave manic Manchester behind and head It’s time to leave the big city behind and travel to straight for the lovely Lake District. the Peak District. Your first stop of the day is at Bowness that sits Your first stop is in Castleton. This quaint old town on the shores of Windermere. You have time here attracts travellers from all over the world for its to take a leisurely cruise upon the lake or wander quintessential English charm. You can wander around the town and admire the sublime views of the streets, enjoy a beautiful view up a valley, and the landscapes. learn its history at an insightful information centre. You travel around the southern tip of Windermere You then venture to Monsal Head. There’s an old and towards Coniston Water. You enjoy the rail line viaduct that emerges from green hills to views of this body of water before arriving in the create a unique vista. It’s a gorgeous structure with picturesque conservation village of Hawkshead. an impressive history. This is where the poet William Wordsworth If you’re hungry, then you’re in luck, because you’re attended Grammar School. stopping for lunch in Bakewell next. Not only is this After exploring the cosy village, you take the town delicious to look at, but it’s also the home narrow country lanes north towards Grasmere, a of one of England’s most famous desserts, the place Wordsworth described as “the loveliest spot Bakewell Pudding. that man hath found”. After lunch we travel to Poole’s Cavern, an We then take in spectacular views of Ullswater enormous limestone cave system that has been Lake as we head along country roads to its described as one of the wonders of the Peak southern shores and onwards out of the Lake District. This cave system has welcomed Mary District to Lancaster. It’s a contrast to all the Queen of Scots and countless other visitors who villages you’ve visited, this town boasts majestic have all marvelled at the chambers, stalagmites medieval architecture and a spectacular castle that and stalactites. dominates the surrounding district. You travel back to Manchester and arrive in the From here, we return to Manchester for the early late afternoon evening. NEW TOUR 2020 SNOWDONIA, CHESTER & NORTH WALES You leave Manchester and head straight for the border of Wales. Your first stop of the day is Conwy. This must be one of the most picture-perfect harbour towns in the world. You can see a castle perched by the sea, the ‘world’s smallest house’, and lots of cute restaurants boasting the best fish and chips. You venture along the winding, scenic roads of the Snowdonia National Park before you arrive in Betws-Y-Coed. This quaint town is known as the gateway to Snowdonia and is famous for its alpine trees and cosy cafes. Chester is your next stop. This is one of England’s most historic towns, which means there are a lot of things to do here. We advise you to go straight to the ancient cathedral and learn about its remarkable past. You arrive back in Manchester in the early evening. Manchester - Three Day Tours Their football teams are goal-scoring legends, their musicians are convention-smashing creatives, and their scientists changed the world: Manchester is the home to the best of Britain. What’s more is it’s a great place to start your journey. You can travel to North Wales and discover their magnificent mountains and castles. Or you can head to the Peak District and enjoy the rural sights and famous delights. You can even hop on a train and join up with one of our tours heading to Scotland. Choose from our selection of tours below. Snowdonia, North Wales & Chester 3 days Tour code: 3MANWALES Rates GBP £ Departure Information Price Wednesday - 01/04/20 - 28/10/20 2 Nights Adult Child B&B 259.00 207.20 Saturday - 04/04/20 - 27/03/21 (except 26/12/20) Single 299.00 Hotel 299.00 239.20 Departs: 10:002 / 11:001 1 2 Single 339.00 Returns: 17:45 / 18:30 B&B 279.00 223.20 Single 329.00 Hotel 319.00 255.20 Single 359.00 B&B 319.00 255.20 Single 355.00 Hotel 345.00 276.00 Single 385.00 NOTE: Regarding Pick Up / Drop Off - we will have 2 locations available for our Manchester Extended Tours: ¹ = Manchester Airport Railway Station Transport Interchange (Stance A), 4007 Chicago Avenue, Manchester M90 3DQ; ² = outside Manchester Piccadilly Railway Station on Store Street (M1 2WD). LOW SEASON 01/04/20 to 05/04/20, 01/11/20 to 17/12/20 and 04/01/21 to 31/03/21 MID SEASON 06/04/20 to 31/05/20, 01/10/20 to 31/10/20 and 18/12/20 to 03/01/21 (Christmas & New Year) HIGH SEASON 01/06/20 to 30/09/20 The Yorkshire Dales & The Peak District 3 days Tour code: 3MANPYORK Rates GBP £ Departure Information Price Tuesday - 07/04/20 - 30/03/21 2 Nights Adult Child B&B 259.00 207.20 Friday - 03/04/20 - 30/10/20 Single 299.00 Hotel 339.00 271.20 Departs: 09:00¹ / 10:00² Single 385.00 Returns: 18:15² / 19:00¹ B&B 279.00 223.20 Single 329.00 Hotel 359.00 287.20 Single 405.00 B&B 319.00 255.20 Single 355.00 Hotel 385.00 308.00 Single 429.00 NOTE: Regarding Pick Up / Drop Off - we will have 2 locations available for our Manchester Extended Tours: ¹ = Manchester Airport Railway Station Transport Interchange (Stance A), 4007 Chicago Avenue, Manchester M90 3DQ; ² = outside Manchester Piccadilly Railway Station on Store Street (M1 2WD). SNOWDONIA, NORTH WALES & CHESTER 3 DAY TOUR DAY 1 - Savour the seaside life in the castle-crested town of Conwy - Wind through mountains and mines in the Snowdonia National Park You leave Manchester and head straight for the border of Wales. Your first stop of the day is Conwy. This little town deserves to win awards for most picture-perfect harbour town. There’s a castle perched by the After a refreshing walk along the cliffs and time sea, the ‘world’s smallest house’, and lots of little spent exploring the Isle of Anglesey, you return to restaurants boasting the best fish and chips. Caernarfon for a quick lunch stop where anyone who stayed in town can join us as we venture After you’ve soaked up the sea air, you travel to to Portmeirion, one of the most charming and the Llanberis Slate Museum. It’s a little less cute unique villages in Wales. here, but the history of the second largest slate mine on the planet will stay in your memory for This town is the brainchild of Welsh architect a long time. Clough Williams-Ellis. He wanted to demonstrate how a naturally beautiful location could be Beddgelert in Snowdonia is your next stop. This developed without spoiling the beauty of the place is known as the most ‘lovely’ village in surrounding environment. The result is a stunning Snowdonia, the stone houses and arched bridge piece of the Mediterranean transported into are simply beautiful. North Wales. You travel through the heart of Snowdonia as the You arrive back in Caernarfon in the early evening. light softens and arrive at your overnight stop in Caernarfon in the evening. DAY 3 DAY 2 - Capture the medieval spirit of Harlech Castle - Wander through the fine, historic alleyways of - Discover the rugged natural beauty of the Isle Chester of Anglesey Your first task of the day is to watch Snowdonia’s - Feel like you’re in the Mediterranean in one of mountains fly by as you head to Harlech Castle.
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