A beautiful day out featuring the Lake District’s very own heritage railway as we travel back in time, by gone years for some and a new experience for others, it’s a unique day out for all. Steam engines or heritage diesel haul traditional 1950’s carriages through the countryside scenery of the Leven Valley, leisurely transporting […]
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There is everything you could wish for at Oswaldtwistle Mills. An extensive fashion department awaits, with lots of high street brands including Bon Marché and Edinburgh Woollen Mills. plus shoes and boots, coats and bags, and much much more. There’s also fantastic homewares, linens and furniture, and lots of gifts for all the special people […]
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Armed Forces Day is a chance to show your support for the men and women who make up the Armed Forces community: from currently serving troops to Service families, veterans and cadets. There are many ways for people, communities and organisations across the country to show their support and get involved. Showing support for the Armed […]
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Pocklington’s unique Gardens have justifiably been called “a jewel in Yorkshire’s crown” and are home to a National Collection of over eighty varieties of Hardy Water Lilies which bloom on the Upper and Lower Lakes between June and August. Events include an annual Tulip Festival, Sunday brass band concerts, and children’s events held throughout the […]
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The Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway’s fleet of heritage steam and diesel engines transports passengers from Ravenglass to Dalegarth for Boot, some 210 ft above sea level. It was built between 1873-1875 and was the first public narrow gauge railway in England. It is also one of the world’s oldest and longest surviving narrow gauge railways. […]
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For this years afternoon tea summer visit, our destination is to Manchester Airport to the Runway Visitor Centre where we have included entry to see the many planes on display along with viewing the day to day flights. We also have an included guided tour and talk where we will step into the captivating world […]
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There will be an impressive display of historic military vehicles by the MVT (Military Vehicles Trust), post war vehicles and more, parked up on Lytham Green opposite the Clifton Arms Hotel. Each day at 1pm there will be a military vehicle procession that passes through the centre of Lytham, led by Winston Churchill and you’ll see jeeps, […]
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We’ll have amazing scarecrows, amazing cakes and probably some amazingly erratic weather! We’re beyond excited and can’t wait to see you. It will be business as usual: same wacky and wonderful scarecrows, same beautiful scenery and views, same gorgeous cakes and soup, and same great value. We aim to give you a wonderful family day […]
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Stroll around Settle during the summer months and be amazed, amused, astounded & astonished by the quirky flowerpot displays decorating the town. The Flowerpot Festival is FREE, and you can have great fun exploring the town’s nooks and crannies searching for the Flowerpot Creations. However, if you don’t want to miss any Flowerpots, we strongly […]
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The town’s most famous export must be Kendal Mint Cake. Joseph Wiper came up with the original recipe for the Everest conquering energy bars, and by the time the company was sold to rival mint cake makers Romneys, there were a number of local firms producing their own brands. Kendal’s manufacturing industries all but vanished […]
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