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Friday 1st August
OLDHAM OR ROCHDALE
The choice is yours.
Friday 1st August
OSWALDTWISTLE MILL
Saturday 2nd August
BIRMINGHAM - SHOPPER
OR BOTANICAL GARDENS
Admission to Gardens not included.
Sunday 3rd August
BOMBAY STORES & BRADFORD
Sunday 3rd August
WOODVALE INTERNATIONAL RALLY, SOUTHPORT
Annual show featuring model aircraft, vintage cars and
bikes, military vehicles, and a fair.
Admission not included
Monday 4th August
SETTLE & THE DALES
Visit this bustling market town set in the foothills of the
Pennines amongst some of the most picturesque
scenery in North Yorkshire.
Monday 4th August
DURHAM
Wednesday 6th August
BOUNDARY MILL
Wednesday 6th August
KENDAL
The town has a fine selection of shopping arcades,
can boast two castles, two museums, a host of
historical buildings and bridges.
Thursday 7th August
LLANGOLLEN BOAT TRIP
Experience for yourself the pleasure of a horse drawn
boat trip on the beautiful Llangollen canal. It's a real
step back in time.
Price includes boat trip.
Thursday 7th August
LIVERPOOL SHOPPER
Friday 8th August
BURY MARKET
Friday 8th August
GEMINI RETAIL PARK
Ikea, Marks & Spencers, Next, Boots and varied shops.
Saturday 9th August
MOFFAT & DUMFRIES
North across the border driving through glorious
countryside to Moffat and then returning to
the market town of Dumfries.
Saturday 9th August
LEEDS or LEEDS ARMOURIES
One of the major shopping centres in the North.
Free admission to the interesting Armouries.
Sunday 10th August
TRENTHAM GARDENS
Beautiful scenery, shops, boat trips, Italian garden,
and monkey forest.
Admission not included
Sunday 10th August
WELSH ALPINE
Monday 11th August
KETTLEWELL SCARECROW FESTIVAL
Each scarecrow is individually made in the traditional
way by local people and then placed around the
beautiful village.
Monday 11th August
THIRSK
Tuesday 12th August
EVENING MYSTERY DRIVE
Wednesday 13th August
KNARESBOROUGH
Mother Shipton's cave and the Petrifying Well are just
two of the attractions of Knaresborough.
Wednesday 13th August
LIGHTWATER VALLEY - SHOPPING & THEME PARK
Over 40 rides and attractions in the Theme Park; over
30,000 sq ft of retail therapy, plus a stunning Bird of
Prey Centre make it a day out for all the family.
Thursday 14th August
BROADSTONE MILL FACTORY, STOCKPORT
Visit the factory outlet and then onto Stockport.
Thursday 14th August
YORK
Friday 15th August
DONCASTER
Friday 15th August
SKIPTON
Saturday 16th August
SHREWSBURY FLOWER SHOW
As well as an outstanding display of flowers,
fruit and vegetables, the show provides a non-stop
programme of outdoor entertainment throughout
the day.
Saturday 16th August
EDINBURGH
The top destination for oveseas and UK vistors to Scotland.
to Scotland.
Sunday 17th August
LLANDUDNO
Monday 18th August
SOUTH LAKES WILD ANIMAL PARK
Monday 18th August
BUXTON & BAKEWELL
Wednesday 20th August
KNOWSLEY SAFARI PARK
Enjoy a 5 mile safari through 450 acres of historic
parkland containing large groups of lions, tigers,
rhino and a spectacular herd of elephants
Admission not included.
Wednesday 20th August
DEWSBURY MARKET
Thursday 21st August
SOUTHPORT OR THE FLOWER SHOW
Admission not included.
Thursday 21st August
BOLTON
Friday 22nd August
SOUTHPORT OR THE FLOWER SHOW
Admission not included.
Friday 22nd August
CHESTER OR CHESTER ZOO
Admission to Zoo not included.
Saturday 23rd August
SOUTHPORT OR THE FLOWER SHOW
Admission not included.
Saturday 23rd August
BEAMISH - HORSE PLOUGHING MATCH
& COUNTRY CRAFTS
Watch the magnificent heavy horses at work, with
traditional harness and ploughs. Explore a fascinating
display of horse-powered farm machinery along
with country crafts demonstrations of basket, corn dolly
and harness making and traditional pole lathing.
Admission not included
Sunday 24th August
SHEFFIELD FAYRE
This major event has been described as the best family
day out possible! Whether you like flower shows or
historical battles there is just so much to see and do
and it's FREE to get in!
Sunday 24th August
SEDBERGH FESTIVAL OF BOOKS
Monday 25th August
CARTMEL RACES
Admission not included.
Tuesday 26th August
EVENING MYSTERY DRIVE
Wednesday 27th August
WOLVERHAMPTON
First we visit the Manders Shopping Centre and
then onto the David Austin Rose Centre.
Thursday 28th August
CHESHIRE OAKS
OR BLUE PLANET AQUARIUM
Thursday 28th August
SALTIRE, YORKSHIRE
Historical Saltaire is a World Heritage Site on the
river Aire.
Friday 29th August
BURY MARKET
Friday 29th August
HARROGATE
Saturday 30th August
BEVERLEY MARKET & MINSTER
A vibrant and friendly atmosphere has encouraged a
mix of traditional and modern lines, from food to
household goods
Saturday 30th August
BRIDLINGTON
Beautiful sandy beaches and a clean, sparkling sea,
plus shops,attractions, restaurants and the historic
Old Town of Bridlington.
Sunday 31st August
CHATSWORTH COUNTRY FAIR
Massed pipe and military bands, demonstrations and
parades, hot air balloons, parachuting and over 300
varied trade stands and rural crafts make this a
memorable event with something for everyone.
Admission not included
Sunday 31st August
LAKES TOUR
Adult
£10.00
£9.00
£16.50
£12.00
£9.00
£12.00
£16.50
£9.00
£10.00
£22.00
£10.00
£9.00
£10.00
£16.50
£12.50
£13.50
£14.00
£11.00
£15.50
£10.50
£13.00
£12.50
£11.50
£14.50
£14.50
£10.50
£14.50
£20.50
£14.50
£13.50
£13.00
£10.00
£11.00
£9.00
£9.00
£9.00
£12.00
£9.00
£15.50
£13.00
£11.50
£10.50
£10.50
£14.50
£12.00
£11.50
£9.00
£12.50
£16.50
£17.50
£13.00
£14.50
O.A.P.
£9.50
£8.50
£16.00
£11.50
£8.50
£11.50
£16.00
£8.50
£9.50
£21.50
£9.50
£8.50
£9.50
£16.00
£12.00
£13.00
£13.50
£11.50
£15.00
£10.00
£12.50
£12.00
£11.00
£14.00
£14.00
£10.00
£14.00
£20.00
£14.00
£13.00
£12.50
£9.50
£10.50
£8.50
£8.50
£8.50
£11.50
£8.50
£15.00
£12.50
£11.00
£10.00
£10.00
£14.00
£11.50
£11.00
£8.50
£12.00
£16.00
£17.00
£12.50
£14.00