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Head north from Inverness by car on an exciting adventure into the northern reaches of mainland Scotland!  Pass through the highland town of Lairg before heading to Altnaharra on the banks of Loch Naver. Continue to the northern reaches to Kyle of Tongue, a shallow sea loch offering some of the most impressive scenery in the world. Return back south through the stunning highland backdrop of Kinbrace and Helmsdale before stopping at Dunrobin Castle, a grand stately home dating back to the middle ages and based on an elegant French

This morning, drive to the East Sussex town of Battle to visit the site of the legendary 1066 Battle of Hastings, using an audio guide to experience more. Learn the story of this extraordinary battle at the visitor centre. Then head to  Abbey Ruins, the very spot where King Harold was said to have died, reaching a gruesome end with an arrow in his eye! This afternoon, drive to the pretty medieval town of Rye, located between three rivers. Enjoy walking through the charming cobbled streets and visiting the

Get off the beaten track and enjoy a self drive tour of some of Wales’ lesser known coastal wonders. Begin at enchanting Portmeirion, designed by Sir Clough Williams-Ellis in the early 20th century and  based on the Italian village of Portofino. Take a walk through this architecturally unique village. Next, drive south to the seaside town of Aberystwyth. Take a walk along the lively waterfront before taking the cliff railway up Constitution Hill for views over Aberystwyth and the Irish Sea. End your sightseeing today with a visit to the

Enjoy a guided wildlife boat tour around the beautiful Isles of Scilly, the UK’s very own archipelago off the coast of Cornwall. Embark from the lovely town of St Agnes and visit Annet bird sanctuary in search of puffins and many other species of birds – the best way to spot them is from the boat! Cruise through the Western Rocks, visiting shipwreck sites and ready to spot Atlantic grey seals. Finish with a visit the Bishop Rock Lighthouse, the most south-westerly point of Britain and one of England’s most

Enjoy a self-drive tour of wonderful Somerset!  Begin at Taunton and drive to Chard, the highest town in Somerset with beautiful countryside. Whilst here, visit Forde Abbey, a former Cistercian Monastery, to see the Mortlake tapestries. Continue to Hinton St George,  a hamlet frozen in time followed by Lytes Cary Manor. Drive onto Kingweston to see the impressive church and if a clear day, views of Glastonbury! Next, head to Glastonbury Tor, where the lone St Michael’s Tower sits peacefully. Enjoy lunch or coffee plus time to shop at Clarks Village