Day 1 Travel to the hotel in Cheshire.
Day 2 Travel into the Peak District National Park, to the town of Bakewell. Wander along the River Wye, pop into the independent shops and sample an original Bakewell Tart before heading to the Spa town of Buxton for a tour of the Buxton Crescent Experience. Discover the story of the renowned water and recent restoration of the Crescent building.
Day 3 Begin the day with admission to the Silk Museum and Paradise Mill revealing Macclesfield's 300-year story as a global centre for silk production, textiles and design. With a unique collection of machines, historic archive of pattern books and textiles, see how designs were created and transformed onto silk. On then to Knutsford, featured in Elizabeth Gaskell’s novel 'Cranford', for time at leisure. Some may choose to explore further into the parkland of Tatton Park.
Day 4 It’s off to Wigan Pier this morning, to enjoy a friendly and informative barge cruise. Passengers will enjoy the alternative view of the geography, wildlife and heritage of the Industrial Revolution and environs of Wigan, Leigh and the Douglas Valley. On then to the Royal Horticultural Society's fifth garden, RHS Garden Bridgewater, one of the largest gardening projects in Europe, transforming the historic grounds of Worsley New Hall in Salford.
Day 5 Homeward journey.
All tours are tailored to your requirements and can be adapted for travel by coach and/or air as you prefer. Occasionally itineraries change. Please see our current brochure or contact us for the latest version.