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Short breaks in Britain have never been more fun. Take your pick from one of our 13 stunning country or coastal locations, we guarantee we have something for everyone. Not only will you be impressed with what’s on offer, but you’ll love our fantastic savings too!

3 night weekend breaks from only £129* per person

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Terms & Conditions: *Save up to 50% is on selected dates & is subject to availability. £129 per person is based on 2 people sharing a Standard chalet at Gunton Hall Coastal Village, Suffolk. Full terms and conditions relating to these breaks are available in our current Warner Leisure Hotels brochure. Free places are limited to 1 per booking when using a 50% offer and on bookings of 30 guests or more. Single rooms with no supplements are subject to availability, group size and are on a fi rst come fi rst serve basis. Group rates for ferry crossings to the Isle of Wight are £30 per vehicle and are on selected dates. All persons in your booking must be over 21 years old. Bourne Holidays Limited (trading as Warner Leisure Hotels) is a company registered in England and Wales with company number 01854900 whose registered offi ce is 1 Park Lane, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire HP2 4YL.

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ContentsWelcome 5

EntertainmentArena 6

ActivityVillage 8

EnglandPavilion 10

CompetitionPrizes 12

A–ZExhibitorProfiles 14

FloorPlan 18

ExhibitorList 18

Farmers’MarketProfiles 19

DatesForYourDiary 29

EnglandPavilionPartners 34

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Short breaks in Britain have never been more fun. Take your pick from one of our 13 stunning country or coastal locations, we guarantee we have something for everyone. Not only will you be impressed with what’s on offer, but you’ll love our fantastic savings too!

3 night weekend breaks from only £129* per person

Don’t miss out on these fantastic savings - Call us now for detailsTo book call free on: 0843 658 0822 Quote: 43GPC

Littlecote House Hotel, Berkshire

Fantastic benefi ts Fantastic benefi ts Fantastic benefi ts for your groupfor your groupfor your group

Fantastic benefi ts for you as the Fantastic benefi ts for you as the Fantastic benefi ts for you as the group organiser*group organiser*group organiser*

Terms & Conditions: *Save up to 50% is on selected dates & is subject to availability. £129 per person is based on 2 people sharing a Standard chalet at Gunton Hall Coastal Village, Suffolk. Full terms and conditions relating to these breaks are available in our current Warner Leisure Hotels brochure. Free places are limited to 1 per booking when using a 50% offer and on bookings of 30 guests or more. Single rooms with no supplements are subject to availability, group size and are on a fi rst come fi rst serve basis. Group rates for ferry crossings to the Isle of Wight are £30 per vehicle and are on selected dates. All persons in your booking must be over 21 years old. Bourne Holidays Limited (trading as Warner Leisure Hotels) is a company registered in England and Wales with company number 01854900 whose registered offi ce is 1 Park Lane, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire HP2 4YL.

Fantastic Group Getaways with Warner Leisure Hotels

on selected 2013 breaks

50%*SAVE up to

Don’t forget,Don’t forget,Don’t forget,every Warner guest can expect...every Warner guest can expect...every Warner guest can expect...

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THE GREATESTFOOTBALL STORY EVER TOLD

For more details, or to book;call: 0161 868 8000 (option 3)email: toursenquiry@manutd.co.uk or visit: manutd.com/museum

Step behind the scenes and experience the legend like never before at the Manchester United Museum & Tour Centre.

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Welcome to

Great Days Out 2013We are delighted to welcome you to the 31st annual Great Days Out at EventCity, Manchester.

Grouptravelisanimportantdriverfordomestictourism,andwearedelighted

tobeworkingwithGreatDaysOuttoencouragegroupvisitstoEnglishdestinations.Whetheryouarelookingforinspirationfornewitinerariesorcorporatehospitalitytowowyourclients,thisistheshowforyou.2012wasaspectacularyearfortourisminEngland,givingusauniqueopportunitytoshowcasethiscountryasneverbefore.Butcanweevermatchsuchayear?Thegoodnewsforgrouptravelorganisersisthatthere’splentygoingoninEnglandtoenticeBritstotakeabreakathomein2013-fromworld-classmusicfestivals,culturalandsportingevents.Don’tforgetit’stheRugbyLeagueWorldCupthisyear,andtheEnglandRugbyWorldCupin2015.We’vealsogotfantasticshopping,restaurantsandattractions,aswellasarangeofaccommodationtosuiteverypossibletasteandbudget,fromeco-lodgestoboutiqueluxuryhotels.

ComeandvisitusontheEnglandPavilionandlearnmoreaboutEngland’sstunningcoastlines,breath-takingcountryside,fascinatingcultureandrichheritage.YoucanalsopickupournewTravelTradeDestinationGuide,packedfullofideasandinspirationforover40destinationsaroundthecountry.Formoreinformation,visit

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THE GREATESTFOOTBALL STORY EVER TOLD

For more details, or to book;call: 0161 868 8000 (option 3)email: toursenquiry@manutd.co.uk or visit: manutd.com/museum

Step behind the scenes and experience the legend like never before at the Manchester United Museum & Tour Centre.

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Take a break from the show floor and be entertained throughout the day with a host of top performers.

Entertainment Arena

10:00 – 10:15 Welcome Andrew Stokes, CEO, Marketing Manchester.

10:30 – 11:15 Cupcake decorating session by Katja’s Cakes Katja’s Cakes is one of the country’s leading cake decorating artisans. Lucky members of the audience will be chosen at random to try their hand at mastering the art of cake decoration.

11:30 – 12:00 Wild Animal Show by South Lakes Wild Animal Park Get up close and personal with a selection of small animals from the award winning South Lakes Wild Animal Park.

12:15 – 13:00 Blind Beer Tasting and Talk by Robinson’s Brewery Robinson’s is a proud independent family Brewery with 360 pubs across the North West and Wales. Lucky members of the audience will be invited to try out a blind beer tasting test to see if their taste buds know their bitter from their ales.

13:15 – 13.45 UK Coach Rally and Awards 2013 Shortlist Announcement April’s combined UK Coach Rally and Awards is sure to be an unforgettable weekend. Be the first to hear who have been shortlisted for the prestigious 2013 accolades at this exclusive announcement.

14.00 – 14:30 Do Your Thing Choir Hear songs from Do Your Thing, a sensational 100-vocalist strong choir who’s repertoire includes a selection of popular music including Amy Winehouse, Michael Jackson and Abba to name a few.

14:30 – 15:15 The 3rd Davyhulme Live Band One of the premier Scout and Guide Bands in the UK, 3rd Davyhulme are no strangers to Great Days Out having appeared the last two years. With performances at the Olympic Park and Disneyland Paris last summers the band return to GDO for your entertainment pleasure. N.B. Times may be subject to change on the day.

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The Black Sheep Brewery Visitor Centre is the ideal place for an interesting and alternative day out in the Yorkshire Dales. Regular ‘shepherded’ day and evening tours of the Brewery allow guests to experience the traditional brewing

processes through to the end product - a sample of the award-winning ales in the Baa…r.

Black Sheep Brewery, Wellgarth, Masham, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 4EN

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A brand new addition to the show for those looking for more active itinerary ideas and are daring enough to try them out.

Barclays Premier League TrophyDon’tmisstheopportunitytogetyourphotographtakenalongsidetheofficialBarclaysPremierLeagueTrophy,broughttoyoubychampionsManchester City Football Club.

Indoor Climbing WallTestyourclimbingskillsbytryingouttheindoorclimbingwallcourtesyofChallenge 4 Change,whowillbeonhandtogiveyouexpertadviceonclimbingtechniquesandgeneralkeepingfittips.

Indoor Segway CourseHaveagoonGo Ape’s indoorSegwaycourse,thelatestingreentransportandanalternativetowalkingorcycling.Go Ape!offersSegwayForestExperiences.(Restrictionsapply).

Namco Gamestation TestyourreactionsandreflexesatthefunandinteractiveNamcogamestation.Namco FunscapeistheuniqueentertainmentcentrelocatedwithinTheOrientatTheTraffordCentre.

Penalty Shootout Game TestyourstrikingskillsattheManchester City Football Clubpenaltyshootoutarea.Seeifyoucangettheballpastthekeeperintothebackofthenet.

Activity Village

Top:GoApe!offersSegwayForestExperiences.Topright:thelatestingreentransport.

Above:Challenge4Change.Right:BarclaysPremierLeagueTrophy.

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England is famous for its constantly changing culture. There’s always something new going on inside or out, day or night.

Whether you want galleries, theatres and festivals, or bars, shopping and restaurants - there’s something to suit everyone.

Plan your cultural break atvisitengland.com/morecultural

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ComeandvisitusontheEnglandPavilion,andmeetrepresentativesfromdestinationsfromacrossthecountry,whohavecometogethertopromotethebestofEngland.

Thestandisdividedintofoursections,withdestinationsacrossthecountryshowcasingthebestofEngland’sstunningcoastlines,breath-takingcountryside,fascinatingcultureandrichheritage.

YoucanalsopickupournewTravelTradeDestinationGuide,packedfullofideasandinspirationforover40destinationsaroundthecountry.

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Tourist Information

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• ExperienceNottinghamshire

• Hadrian’sWallTrust

• MarketingBirmingham

• MarketingCheshire

• OxfordshireCotswolds

• Shakespeare’sEngland

• VisitEssex

• VisitLeeds

• VisitLiverpool

• VisitManchester

• VisitNorwich

• VisitPeakDistrictandDerbyshire

• VisitWiltshire

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England is famous for its constantly changing culture. There’s always something new going on inside or out, day or night.

Whether you want galleries, theatres and festivals, or bars, shopping and restaurants - there’s something to suit everyone.

Plan your cultural break atvisitengland.com/morecultural

m re you’ll never believe what I saw

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Adventure Capital - West of Ireland Twonightbreakfortwoatthe4-starHotelWestport,withacomplimentaryupgradetoaluxuriousPremierRoom.TheprizealsoincludesachoiceofoneofthefollowingAdventureIslandsactivities;Archery,CombatGames,LaserClayPigeonShooting,StandUpPaddleBoardingorSitonTopKayaking.

Albert Docks WinashortbreakfortwoatAlbertDock,Liverpool.Theprizeincludesovernightaccommodationfortwo,amealfortwoatoneofthefabulousDocksiderestaurantsandticketstotheAlbertDock’sawardwinningvisitorsattractions.

Alfa Travel Wina5daybreakawayfortwo.Thewinnerwillhaveachoiceofresortsstayingatanyofthecompany’sowntwentyLeisureplexHotels,ideallylocatedinBritain’smostpopularseasideresortsfromSt.IvestoFortWilliamandmanyinhistoric,listedbuildings.

Britannia Hotel Winabreakforafamilyof4toaBritanniaHotelofyourchoice,subjecttoavailability.

Boundary Mill StoresCompleteaPriorityCustomerCardwithyournameandaddressandyouwillbeincludedinprizedrawtowin£50.00ofBoundaryMillStoresGiftVouchers.

Cheese Shop at DewlayBookyourfirstorganisedtourwiththeCheeseShopatDewlayfor20ormorepeopleandreceive15%offyourbookingcost.

Destination North WalesWinaluxuryfamilybreakatlegendaryPortmeirion,orasignedcopyofcelebrityWelshchefBrynWilliams’newrecipebook.

Emerald City CupcakesWinaboxoffourcupcakes.

Ena MillWinaYankeeCandle.

Explore the Lake DistrictWinamoneycan’tbuyfootplateexperienceforonepersonattheRavenglassandEskdaleRailwayandprivateRedDeerExperiencefortwopersonswithUllswaterSteamers.

Go WindermereWinaFamilyFreedomCruiseticketandfamilyticketsfromGoWindermerepartners.

Great Yorkshire ShowWinapairofticketstothisyear’sGreatYorkshireShow(value£46).

Gulliver’s Theme ParksWin4ticketstoenjoyGulliver’sWorldin2013,validfrom24thMarchto31stOctober2013.Childrenmustbeaccompaniedbyanadult.Adultmustbeaccompaniedbyachild.

Halton - Bridging the MerseyFreeentryticketstovariouslocalattractions.

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Good luck!

Above:WinafreeFamilyDayRoverticketfortheWestSomersetRailway.

There are a whole host of fantastic prizes to win throughout the day, make sure you visit the exhibitors for your chance to win.

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Katja’s CakesWinacelebrationcaketothevalueof£72.00.Prizetoberedeemedbeforetheendof2013andatleast2weeksnoticemustbegiven.

Leighton HallWinadayoutatLeightonHall(freeadmissiontothegroundsandgardensandastandardtouroftheHall)foramaximumof25people.ThewinnerwillberandomlydrawnonMonday11thFebruary2013.Formoredetailsvisitstand100.

Llanberis Lake Railway/ Royal Victoria HotelWinafamilynightstayincludingfullbreakfastattheRoyalVictoriaHotelandafamilytripontheLlanberisLakeRailwayworth£140.

Lightwater Valley Theme ParkWinfreeticketstoLightwaterValley.

Manchester City FC Stadium and Club TourWinafamilytickettovisittheManchesterCityFCStadiumandClubTour.

Manchester United FC Museum and Tour CentreWinasignedfootball,LegendsTourpassfortwopeopleandMuseumandStadiumTourFamilypassfortwopeople.

Namco FunstationWinaFamilyHourVoucher,unlimitedbowlingforanhourforagroupofupto6people.Anyday,anytime.

Oswaldtwistle MillsWin£50.00OswaldtwistleMillsVouchers.

Robinson’s BreweryWinadaycookerycoursewithCelebritychefSimonRimmerattheRobinsonsBrewerynewVisitorsCentre,plusahamperpackedfullofRobinsonsawardwinningales.

Royal Horticultural SocietySignupfornewsandspecialoffersfromtheRoyalHorticulturalSocietyandwina£500vouchertowardsanRHSGardenHoliday.

Shearings HolidaysWina4dayUKbreakfortwopeopleinMarch/April2013.Prizeincludesluxurycoachtransfers,3nightsdinnerB&B,atleastoneexcursion,entertainmentandfourdrinksperpersonperdayatselectedhotels.

South Lakes Wild Animal ParkWinaVIPtourwithakeeper,getahandspersonalencounterandintroductiontosomeoftheparkswildanimals.

Visit Shrewsbury Wina40minuteboattripforupto52peopleonthepicturesqueRiverSevernLoopinShrewsbury.Prizeincludeslivecommentaryandtea/coffeeandbiscuits.

Visit York Winfourcomplimentary2dayVIPYorkpasseswithguidebooksvalidforusewithinoneyear.TheYorkpassgivesfreeentrytoYork’stopattractionsandincludeslotsofgreatdiscounts.

West Somerset Railway, ExmoorWinafreeFamilyDayRoverticketfortheWestSomersetRailway.

Group Travel WorldVisitourGreatDaysOutmediapartnerforyourchancetowin:•TicketstoIronBridgeGorgeMuseum

andtenothermuseums•TicketstoWestMidlandsSafariPark•CondorFerriestickets •BlackpoolPleasureBeach •DFDSSeawaystoAmsterdamanddinnerat

HardrockAmsterdam •Disney£100valuegoodiebag

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FarmersMarket

A-ha! DistributionMintBridgeRoad,Kendalm,LA96NH

T:01539739777E:info@ahamarketing.co.ukW:www.aha-distrbution.co.ukk

Region:Cumbriawww.research-a-trip.com-freetripsresearchtoolforgrouporganisers.Searchattractions,eventsandvisitideasbyareaorbyarangeoffeaturesincludingaccessible-for-all,familyfriendlyPLUSvouchersandoffers.

Abacus HotelsWhiteLionHouse,20StationStreet,Swafffham,PE377LH

T:01760727022E:sales@abacushotels.co.ukW:www.abacushotels.co.uk

Region:EastAngliaAbacusHotelshasthreepremierhotels;BESTWESTERNPLUSOrtonHallHotelandSpa-Peterborough,BESTWESTERNPLUSKnightsHillHotelandSpa-King’sLynnandBESTWESTERNLeStrangeArmsHotel-Hunstanton.EachoftheseAA****propertiesoffersattractivepackagesformealstopsandcompetitive,stylishaccommodation.

Adventure Capital - West of IrelandCountyMayo,Ireland

T:003539825122E:reservations@hotelwestport.ieW:www.hotelwestport.ie/the-adventure-islands.html

Region:WestofIrelandAdventureCapital-WestofIreland’spremiermulti-activitylocationwithbasesintheheartofWestporttownandonCollanmoreIslandinClewBay.Cateringforallageswithanextensivearrayofover20waterandlandactivities.Chooseyourgroupsactivityand

stayinthebeautiful4starHotelWestportwithspa,leisurecentreandallfacilities.

Albert Dock Liverpool22EdwardPavilion,Liverpool,L34AF

T:01517087334E:groups@albertdock.comW:www.albertdock.com

Region:MerseysideLocatedonLiverpool’sWorldHeritageSitewaterfront,theAlbertDockistheUK’slargestcollectionofGrade1Listedbuildings.Hometoinspiringmuseums,galleries,funfamilyattractionsandgiftshops,italsohousesafineselectionofbars,cafesandrestaurantsfromnationalbrandstoindependentsofferingeverythingfromsnackstointernationalcuisine.

Alfa Travel EuxtonLane,Chorley,PR76AF

T:08451305666E:groups@alfatravel.co.ukW:www.alfatravel.co.uk

Region:LancashireAlfaTravel,famousforbringinghighqualityandvalueformoneytogetherintheirpopularcoachholidaysandshortbreakstotheUK,IrelandandEuropehasincreasedandrefresheditstourprogrammefor2013,makingitbiggerandbetterthaneverwithhundredsoftours.Alfaincludereturncoachtravelandqualityhotelaccommodationonahalfboardbasis.Alfacontinuetopackalotofcontentintotheirexcursionprogrammeontheirholidays,withentrancetoattractionsincludedinthetourcostonmanybreaks.

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ATG Tickets LtdPrinceConsortHouse,27AlbertEmbankment,LondonSE17TJ

T:02070918706E:barrygrant@theambassadors.comW:www.atgtickets.com

Region:London

ATGTicketsispartoftheUK’slargesttheatregroup-wehave39venuesacrosstheUKandsellticketsforallLondonshows.Visitourstandtofindoutaboutthegreatnewmusicalsfor2013.

Barnsley MarketUpperMayDay,GreenArcade,Barnsley,S701SX

T:01226772237E:joanneperry@barnsley.gov.ukW:www.barnsley.gov.uk/markets

Region:SouthYorkshire

Barnsley’sfamousmarketisover700yearsoldwithover300stallslocatedinbothindoorandoutdoorareas,itisagreatplacetofindanythingandeverything.Onlythebestandhighestqualityfreshproduceisavailable.

BBC ToursMediaCityUK,Salford,M502LH

T:07590307183E:anne.rabbitt@bbc.co.ukW:www.bbc.co.uk/showsandtours

Region:GreaterManchester

JoinusonatouroftheBBCatMediaCityUKandwalkinthefootstepsofsomeofyourfavouritecelebrities.TheBBC’shomeintheNorthofEnglandisoneofthemostambitiousprojectsintheBBC’shistory.We’vethrownopenourdoors,soyoucantakeapeekbehindthescenes.Tofindoutmoredetailsvisitourwebsitewww.bbc.co.uk/showsandtours

Beamish MuseumBeamishCounty,Durham,DH90RG

T:01913704024E:bookings@beamish.org.uk.W:www.beamish.org.uk

Region:NorthEastEngland

Award-winningBeamish,setin300acresofbeautifulcountrysideisperfectfordaytripsandagreatinclusioninshortbreaksintheNorthEast.SeewhatlifewasreallylikeinGeorgian,VictorianandEdwardiantimesandmeetcostumedfolkfromthepast.There’ssomethingforeveryoneatBeamish!

Beau Business MediaAshLane,Birmingham,B487TS

T:01480812702E:hughcoachtouring@btinternet.comW:www.beaubusiness-media.com

Region:National

BeauBusinessMediapublishesCoachTouring,GroupTravelTodayandSchoolTravelTodaymagazines.Respectively,thesearereadby4000coachoperators,8000grouporganisers(allincludeovernights)and32,000teachers.NootherUKpublishercanoffertheentireUKgroupsmarketinonefellswoop.

Black Sheep BreweryWellgarth,Masham,HG44EN

T:01765680102E:sue.dempsey@blacksheep.co.ukW:www.blacksheepbrewery.co.uk

Region:NorthYorkshire

SetintheheartoftheYorkshireDalesNationalPark,theBlackSheepBreweryistheidealplacetovisitinYorkshire.Whynottakeoneoftheguidedtoursofourbreweryandfindouthowwebrewourfamousales?Afterwards,turnitintoadayout,byrelaxingoveradeliciousmealattheBlackSheepBarandBistro.OurshophaslotsofBlackSheepgoodiesincluding,ofcourse,ourrangeofawardwinningalessoyoucanstockupbeforeyougohome.

Blackpool Pleasure Beach Blackpool,FY41EZ

T:08712228787E:alison.paterson@bpbltd.comW:www.blackpoolpleasurebeach.com

Region:Lancashire

Forthebestdayoutthisyear,ithastobeBlackpoolPleasureBeach.Incredibleworldclassshowscoupledwiththemostrideintensiveamusementpark.WiththeUK’sonlyNickelodeonLandandnewfor2013WallaceandGromit’sThrill-0-Maticride-thereissomethingforeveryone!

Blue Badge Guided ToursPOBox251,Coventry,CV59YT

T:02476691212E:bluebadgecov@aol.comW:www.bluebadgetouristguide.co.uk

Region:WestMidlands

RogerBaileyisaHeartofEnglandBlueBadgeTouristGuide,offeringguidedwalkingandcoachtoursintheregion.IncludingStratforduponAvon,Coventry(OfficialGreenBadgeTouristGuide),Oxford,Warwick,RoyalLeamingtonSpa,Birmingham,TheCotwoldsandmuchmore.Guidedtoursavailablelastingfrom1.5hourstoaday.

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Blue/Green Badge GuidesT:07812129754E:info@manchesterguidedtours.comW:www.visitmanchester.comRegion:ManchesterandtheNorthWestBlueandGreenBadgetourguidesareprofessionallytrainedtouristguideswhoprovidewalkingtoursandcoachtoursbothforthegeneralpublicandprivategroups.WeoffertoursinmostEuropeanlanguages,avariedtalksprogramme,familiarisationtripsandwilltailoranytourtosuityourneeds.PleasecontactJeanBailo.

Boundary Mill Stores VivaryWay,Colne,BB89NW

T:01282856200E:coaches@boundarymill.co.ukW:www.boundarymill.co.uk

Region:Lancashire

BoundaryMillStoresofferstopnamesbrandsinfashionandhomeatupto75%offrrp.OurstoresarelocatedinColne,Grantham,Shiremoor,WalsallandRotherham.Allstoresfeaturegreatvaluecateringoutletswhichcancomfortablyaccommodategroups.Formoredetailsofaboutourfantasticincentives,pleasecontactClaireMartinon01282856200.

Britannia HotelAshleyRoad,Hale,Altrincham,WA159SF

T:01619230309E:sally.shaw@britanniahotels.comW:www.britanniahotels.com

Region:National

Foundedin1976,with42hotelsandmorethan8,000bedrooms,BritanniaHotelsisthelargestprivatelyownedhotelchainintheUK,offeringitscustomersaffordableaccommodationinsomeofthebestlocations.Wehaveafantasticchoiceofaccommodationtosuitalltastesandbudgets.You’reguaranteedawarmwelcome,fabulousLIVEentertainment,comfortablebedroomsandagreatchoiceoffoodanddrink.

British Commercial Vehicle Museum TrustKingStreet,Leyland,PR252LET:01772451011E:thebullocks@wordenpark.wanadoo.co.uk

W:www.bcvmt.co.ukRegion:LancashireAnationallyrecognisedMuseumdisplayingover120yearshistoryofBritishcommercialvehicledesign,manufactureanduse.Over60vehiclesaredisplayedtogetherwith1000’sofitemsofmemorabiliatogivevisitorsofallagesatripdownmemorylane.

BrockholesBrockholesReserve,PrestonNewRoad,Preston,PR5OAG

T:01772872000E:info@brockholes.orgW:www.brockholes.org

Region:Lancashire

Brockholesisanewkindofnaturereserve,anunreservedreserveownedandmanagedbyTheWildlifeTrustforLancashire,ManchesterandNorthMerseyside.There’slotstoseeanddoatBrockholes,youcanhuntoutourfloatingVisitorVillagewitharestaurant,shopsandWelcomeCentreorexploreourfamily-friendlyhides,walkingtrailsandplayarea.Wehaveawiderangeofactivitiesforgroups,acoachdropoffareaandfreeentryforcoaches.

Cadbury WorldLindenRoad,Bournville,Birmingham,B302LU

T:08448807667E:penny.dyer@kraftfoods.comW:www.cadburyworld.co.uk

Region:MidlandsDiscoverawholeworldofchocolateyfunandenjoyascrumptiousdayoutatCadburyWorld.You’lllearnhowyourfavouriteconfectionaryismade,playinchocolaterainandtastedeliciouswarmliquidDairyMilk.DiscovertheoriginsofthecocoabeanbeforejumpingonboardthemagicalCadabrarideandmeetingtheinfamousCadburydrumminggorilla.

Canal Boat CruisesRileyGreenMarina,BoltonRoad,Hoghton,Preston,PR50SP

T:01254667412E:info@canalboatcruises.co.ukW:www.canalboatcruises.co.uk

Region:Lancashire

CanalBoatCruisesisanawardwinningfamilybusinessofferingcanalboatholidays,canaltrips,restaurantcruises,mooringsandmarinafacilitiesontheLeedsLiverpoolCanalintheheartoftheidyllicLancashireCountryside.CanalBoatCruisesprovidesauniqueanddynamicvisitorexperiencewhichbringstogethertheregionswaterway.

Cheese Shop at DewlayGarstangBypassRoad,Garstang,Preston,PR30PR

T:01995602335E:laura@dewlay.comW:www.dewlay.com

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LocatedinthemarkettownofGarstang,TheCheeseShopatDewlayisafoodieshaven.Seetraditionalcheesemakingfromtheviewinggallery,learnaboutthehistoryofLancashirecheeseinourmuseum,andthenwanderroundourcheeseshopsamplingourcheesesandbrowsingourwiderangeofgifts.

City Centre Cruises LtdCastlefieldArena,LiverpoolRoad,Manchester,M34JR

T:01619020222E:boat@citycentrecruises.co.ukW:www.citycentrecruises.co.uk

WeareafamilyrunpassengerboatoperaterbasedatCastlefieldinthecentreofManchesterandsailalongthewaterwaysofbothManchesterandSalfordwhilstenjoyingthecomfortsofourtwovessels.UsuallywecruiseforthreehourswhilstpassengersenjoythedelightsofourfreshlypreparedfoodfromouronboardgalleyssailingtoSalfordQuaysandMediaCity.

Collette Worldwide HolidaysUnit11,BrookBusinessCentre,CowleyMillRoadUxbridge,UB82FX

T:08000238683E:lfoster@colletteworldwide.comW:www.colletteworldwide.com

Region:National

ColletteWorldwideHolidayshasforover90yearsbeenworkingwithgroupleaderstodeliverunforgettableholidayexperiencesyearafteryear,andwehavepleasuretointroduceourRHSGardenHolidays,worldwidetoursfor2013/2014.Wearededicatedtocreatinganddeliveringhighquality,excellentvalueescortedtoursforyourgroup.

Challenge 4 Change373TraffordParkRoad,GreaterManchester,M171AN

T:01613593399E:chris@challenge4change.orgW:www.challenge4change.org

Onlyactivitycentreinthecountrywithassaultand7highropechallengesincludingaGo-ApeAerialCourse.

Crich Tramway VillageCrichTramwayVillage,Crich,Matlock,DE45DP

T:01773854321E:laura.greaves@tramway.co.ukW:www.tramway.co.uk

Region:Derbyshire

Derbyshire’saward-winningattractionletsyouenjoyunlimitedtramridesinarecreatedvillagestreetalongthemile-longtracktobreathtakingviews.Plusplayareas,shops,tea-roomsand30,000squarefeetofindoorattractions.Arelaxingdayoutforallages!Specialdiscountsandcateringarrangementsforgroupvisits.

Cumbria Tourist GuidesManestySpring,Garth,Keswick,CA124BG

T:01539736730E:david.j.white@btinternet.comW:www.cumbriatouristguides.org

Region:CumbriaWeareagroupofBlueBadgeTouristGuideswhoofferguidingservicesinCumbriaandtheLakeDistrict.TheBlueBadgeisawardedbytheInstituteofTouristGuidingfollowingrigorousexaminationoneverythingCumbrian.LanguagescoveredincludeFrench,Italian,Spanish,GermanandJapanese.WehaveawholerangeofexperiencesgearedtotheneedsofgrouptraveloperatorswhichwillhelpmakeyourtriptoCumbriatrulymemorable.

daysoutinfo.co.ukUnit14,TheOldCooperage,Gatebeck,Kendal,LA8OHW

T:01539567690E:mike@npdnorth.co.ukW:www.daysoutinfo.co.uk

Region:Cumbria

Daysoutinfo.co.ukaimstoprovideyouwiththegreatestchoiceofthingstodoandplacestovisitintheNorthofEngland.Explorevisitorattractions,indoorandoutdooractivities,events,shopping,heritageorfamilyfunorsimplyadmirethebeautythatisonoffereverydayoftheyear.

Destination North WalesC2,Galeri,Caernarfon,Wales,LL551SQ

T:07557113046E:carole.startin@tpnw.orgW:www.destinationnorthwales.co.uk

Region:NorthWales

4mountainranges,250milesofcoastline,2worldheritagesitesandauniqueculture.magicandinspirationeverywhere.TakeatraintothetopofSnowdon,orjourneydeepinsideanelectricmountain.Touroneof11NationalTrustproperties.Andwhileyou’reoutdoors,youcanbikeonfourwheels,trotonfourlegsortryWales’firstbouncingpillow.Andthat’sthetroublewithNorthWales,yousee.Whattodonext?

National Trust WalesUnlockalandofmythsandlegends,vibranthistoryandculture,statelyhomes,mightycastlesandgreatgardens,allenvelopedbyruggedcoastanddramaticlandscapes.

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A-ha!Distribution 94AbacusHotels 93AdventureCapital-WestofIreland 96BAlbertDockLiverpool 83AlfaTravel 90ATGTicketsLtd 68BarnsleyMarket 77BBCTours 104BeamishMuseum 103BeauBusinessMedia 60BlackSheepBrewery 71BlackpoolPleasureBeach 87BlueBadgeGuidedTours 31Blue/GreenBadgeGuides 31

BoundaryMillStores 85BritanniaHotel 102BritishCommercialVehicleMuseumTrust 3Brockholes 48ButlersFarmhouseCheeses Farmers’Market

CadburyWorld 66CanalBoatCruises 3CheeseShopatDewlay 40CityCentreCruisesLtd 137ColletteWorldwideHolidays 1Challenge4Change ActivityVillage

CrichTramwayVillage 64CumbriaTourism EnglandPavilionCumbriaTouristGuides 31

daysoutinfo.co.uk 142DestinationNorthWales 6DiamondHolidays 81DiscoverBritainforGroups 133DiscoverDudley 49DiscoverFaughanValley 73DudleyCanalTunnelandLimestoneMines 50DunwoodTravel 79DurhamCathedral 130EllenSmithTours 141EmeraldCityCupcakes Farmers’Market

EnaMill 59EventCity 52ExperienceNottinghamshire EnglandPavilion

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ExploreTheLakeDistrict–Cumbria 105FarmerTeds 3FfestiniogRailwayandFriends-ConwyValleyLine,LlechweddSlateCaverns,Plastanyblwch 8FlamingoLandResortYorkshire 101GoApe 118GoWindermere 82GrandUKHotels 47GreatDaysOutinNorthWales 62GreatYorkshireShow 69GreatdaysTravelGroup 78GroupLeisureMagazine 140GroupTravelOrganiserMagazine 39GroupTravelWorldMagazine 67Gulliver’sThemeParks 53Hadrian’sWallTrust EnglandPavilion

Halton-BridgingtheMersey 2HampshireCountyCouncil EnglandPavilion

HeartofLancashireTourismAssociation 3HouseofWaterfordCrystalandWedgwoodVisitorCentre 96BIsleofManHeritage 45Katja’sCakes Farmers’Market

LaTascaRestaurant 30LakelandMotorMuseum 82LakesAquarium 82LakesideandHaverthwaiteRailway 82LegolandDiscoveryCentreandSeaLifeManchester 106BLeightonHall 100

LightwaterValleyThemePark 72LlanberisLakeRailway/RoyalVictoriaHotel 9LondonandPartners EnglandPavilion

ManchesterCruises 54ManchesterGuidedTours 139MarketingCheshire EnglandPavilion

MCFCStadiumandClubTour 132MUFCMuseumandTourCentre 119NamcoFunstation 117NationalFootballMuseum 99NorthernSecrets-NorthEastEngland 98OswaldtwistleMillsShoppingVillage 41OxfordshireCotswolds EnglandPavilion

PalaceandOperaHouseTheatres 35RibbleSteamRailway 3RobinsonsBrewery 89RoyalHorticulturalSociety 75RunwayVisitorPark 5SamlesburyHall 3SevernValleyRailway 36AShakespeare’sEngland EnglandPavilion

Sharpy’sFishandChips 32ShearingsHolidays 88SnowdonMountainRailway 46SouthLakesWildAnimalPark 34Southport-England’sClassicResort 80SouthportFlowerShow 63SteveReedTourism 58StockportMuseumsandGalleries 138The50+Show 4

TheBeatlesStory 83TheTicketFactory 76TheTraffordCentre 106ATodberHolidayPark 33TourismIreland 96UKCoachRallyandAwards 37VisitBradford EnglandPavilion

VisitDorset EnglandPavilion

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VisitHullandEastYorkshire 107VisitLiverpool EnglandPavilion

VisitManchester 135andEnglandPavilion

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VisitRibbleValley 70VisitSeftonandWestLancashire 3VisitShrewsbury 36BVisitWiltshire EnglandPavilion

VisitYork 42andEnglandPavilion

WandDGreenwoodandSonsLtd Farmers’MarketWarnerleisureHotels 86WaterfordIreland 84WestMidlandSafariandLeisurePark 56WestNorfolk EnglandPavilion

WestSomersetRailway,Exmoor 97WhiteHotelGroup 109YarnMarketHotel,Dunster,Exmoor 97YorkshireSculptureTriangle 108Yorkshire’sMagnificentAttractions 57YouthFunDays 74

Farmers’ Market Profiles

Butler’s Farmhouse CheesesWilsonFieldsFarm,Inglewhite,Preston,PR32LH

T:01772781500E:justin.burton@butlerscheeses.co.ukW:www.butlerscheeses.co.uk

Afamilyruncompany–thehomeofBlacksticksBlueandothermultiawardwinningcheeses.AlwayslookingtoofferatasteoftheunexpectedButlersCheeseswillbevisitingGreatDaysOuttoofferafineselectionofluxuriouscheeseforpeopletotryandbuy.

Emerald City Cupcakes109StockdaleDrive,Warrington,WA53RU

T:07966381425E:emeraldcitycupcakes@hotmail.co.ukW:www.emeraldcitycupcakes.co.uk

EmeraldCityCupcakesareauniqueandbespokecakecompanywhopridesitselfonofferingcakesthattasteasgoodastheylook.Aswellascreatingcakesforanyevent,wecanprovidecoursesanddemonstrations.

Katja’s Cakes42StPetersgate,Stockport,SK11HL

T:07754101345E:mail@katjaskupcakes.co.ukW:www.katjascakes.co.uk

Katja’sCakestakescakedecorationtoanewlevel.Withover15yearsexperienceinthistechniqueofcakedecorationKatjais

oneofthiscountry’sleadingexponentsofthiscraft.Eachcakeisdelicatelyhanddecoratedusingacrèmedebeurrebuttercreamcreatingindividualdesignsespeciallyforyou.

W and D Greenwood and Sons Ltd103VulcanStreet,Oldham,Lancashire,OL14LQ

T:07970794197E:marcus@greenbake.co.uk

WandDGreenwoodandSonsLtdprovidesacompleteeventcateringservice.

Shirley’s Homemade PiesTheWarren,SchoolLane,Pilling,Preston

T:07843433983W:www.shirleyshomemade.com

Wemakehomemadepiesandpastriesusinghighqualitylocalingredients.Eachpieismadeindividuallybyhand.

Black Sheep BreweryWellgarth,Masham,Ripon,NorthYorkshire,HG44EN

T:01765689227E:helen.allison@blacksheep.co.ukW:www.blacksheepbrewery.co.uk

TheBlackSheepBreweryistheidealplaceforaninterestingandalternativedayoutintheYorkshireDales.SellingawardwinningbeersandmerchandisefromtheBlackSheep`SheepyShop`.

Meet with the region’s best local food and drink producers and take delicious treats home with you.

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Plas Cadnant GardensTherecentlydiscoveredhiddengardensonAngleseyisspreadovernearlytenacres,andhasthreedistinctareas:Thelarge‘WalledGarden’,The‘ValleyGarden’withitswaterfallsandThe‘UpperWoodlandGarden’.Food North Waleswww.foodnorthwales.co.ukistheofficialwebsiteshowcasingthebestrestaurants,localchefs,localfoodproducersandrecipesNorthWaleshastooffer.Bodnant Welsh FoodsBodnantWelshFoodCentreislocatedinthestunningsurroundingsoftheConwyValley.Originallybuiltinthe18thcentury,thebuildingshavebeenlovinglyrestoredtoprovideanexcellentvenueforourfarmshop,tearoom,restaurantandcookeryschool.Denbighshire and Flintshire TourismDenbighshireandFlintshireoffersabeguilingmixofcountryvillages,traditionalmarkettowns,sandybeaches,medievalcastlesandsomeofthemoststunningsceneryinNorthWales.

Attractions of SnowdoniaWelcometostunningSnowdonia!WhatevertheweatherthereismorethanenoughtokeepyoubusyandAttractionsofSnowdoniagivesyouthebestofwhattheareahastooffer.Setagainstabackdropofoutstandingnaturalbeauty,comeandexploremedievalcastles,historichousesandelegantparksandgardens.Visit AngleseyAngleseyisaplacewhereyoucangetawayfromitall.Relax,enjoythehospitalityandloseyourselfintheisland’swindinglanesoronitsspectacularcoast.

Diamond HolidaysAnsonHouse,CompassPoint,NorthamptonRoad,LE169HW

T:07500787835E:paulsharp@rivercruiseline.co.ukW:www.diamondgrouptravel.co.uk

Region:Leicestershire

DiamondGroupHolidaysanindependenttouroperatorwhichhasbeenestablishedforover14yearsandprovidesgreatvaluegroupholidayswithTheRiverCruiseLine,DiamondUKHolidays,andDiamondRailHolidaysandenjoysanexcellentreputation,ahighlevelofrepeatbusinessandacontinuingcommitmenttobuildingrelationshipswiththeGroupTravelOrganisers.

Discover Britain for GroupsT:01745852073E:l_donohoe@sky.comW:www.discoverbritainforgroups.com

Region:Buckinghamshire

DiscoverBritainforGroupsisabi-monthly

magazinefullofattractions,accommodationanddestinationsthatcaterforgroupsallaroundtheUK.WithaReaderReplyServiceincludedforGroupTravelOrganiserstogatherasmuchinformationaspossiblefortheirtrips.

Discover DudleyBroadfieldHouseGlassMuseum,ComptonDrive,Kingswinford,DY69NS

T:01384817611E:tourism@dudley.gov.ukW:www.discoverdudley.org.uk

Region:WestMidlands

DiscovertheartofleggingalongDudleyCanalTunnelandLimestoneMines,betransportedbackintimeandchattocostumedcharactersattheBlackCountryLivingMuseum,meetlionsandtigers,snakesandspidersatDudleyZoologicalGardensorexplorethediverseandfascinatingworldofglasswhereyoucanmarvelatthe100ftRedHouseGlassConeintheStourbridgeGlassQuarter.

Discover Faughan ValleyDerryCityCouncil,98StrandRoad,Derry,BT487NW

T:02871365151E:lorna.odonnell@derrycity.gov.ukW:www.discoverfaughanvalley.com

Region:NorthernIreland

Withavastarrayof‘ThingstoDo’and‘PlacestoStay’inRuralDerry,theareaofferstheideallocationtocombineaquietruralbreakonthebanksoftheFaughanrightyetonthedoorstepofthefabulousWalledCity

Dudley Canal Tunnel and Limestone MinesA4123BirminghamNewRoad,Dudley,DY14SB

T:01215576265E:enquiries@dudleycanaltrust.org.ukW:www.dudleycanaltrust.org.uk

Region:WestMidlands

SkipperGuidedBoatTripsintoHistoricLimestoneCaverns.StunningAudioVisualshowstakeyoubackintimetothesilurreanagecompletewithamusicandlightshow.Thereisafossilisedcoralreefandachancetoexperiencetheoldfashionedartofleggingtheboatthroughthetunnel.Toursrangefrom45minutesto6hoursinlength.

Dunwood Travel T:01384455655E:sales@dunwoodtravel.co.ukW:www.dunwoodtravel.co.uk

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Region:WestMidlandsDunwoodTravelisawellestablishedleaderingroupholidays.WithexcellentincentivesincludingfreeplacesandbespokedepartureroutesbothintheMidlandsandbeyond,organisersknowthatourspecialistteamwillmakeeveryefforttoaccommodatethespecificrequirementsoftheirgroup.

Durham CathedralPalaceGreen,TownCentre,DurhamDH13EP

T:01913744050E:visits@durhamcathedral.co.ukW:www.durhamcathedral.co.uk

Region:NorthEast

DurhamCathedralisthegreatestNormanbuildinginEngland,perhapseveninEurope.Itischerishednotonlyforitsarchitecturebutalsoforitsincomparablesetting.ForthisreasonitwasinscribedtogetherwiththeCastleasoneofBritain’sfirstWorldHeritageSites.

Ellen Smith Tours StanleyHouse,Broadway,Chadderton,OL99XA

T:01616333496E:p.targett@ellensmith.co.ukW:www.ellensmith.co.uk

Region:National

Longestablishedcoachtouroperatorofferingquality‘DoortoDoor’holidays,Wealsooperate‘SuperSaver’Toursandnumerousdayexcursions.

Ena MillFlapperFoldLane,Atherton,M460HB

T:01942882406E:jon@enamill.co.ukW:www.enamill.co.uk

OneoftheNorthWest’sleadingretaildestinations,EnaMillisagreatplacetoshopwithover50,000squarefeetofretailheavenandbargainsatupto75%offRRP.EnaMillisafantasticGradeIIlistedbuildingwithgreatfacilitiesandisconvenienttoalltheNorthWest’smainmotorwaynetworks.Weoffergreatincentivesforgroupvisitorsandguaranteeawarmwelcome!

EventCityPhoenixWay,OffBartonDockRoad,Urmston,M417TB

T:01618709807E:smills@eventcity.co.ukW:www.eventcity.co.uk

EventCityisthelargestexhibitionvenueintheNorthofEngland,situatednexttoTheTraffordCentre,Britain’smostsuccessfulshoppingandleisuredestination.

Explore The Lake District – CumbriaLakeDistrictEstates,Maudlands,MaudeStreet,KendalT:01539721626E:rachel@lakedistrictestates.co.ukW:www.explorelakedistrict.co.ukRegion:Cumbria

Farmer TedsFarmerTed’sFarmPark,Flatman’sLane,Downholland,Ormskirk,L397HWT:01515260002E:farmerted@farmerteds.comW:www.farmerteds.comRegion:WestLancashireFarmerTed’sFarmParkisaninteractive,children’sactivitypark,situatedonaworkingfarmwithinthebeautifulLancashirecountryside.Theperfectdayoutforfamilies,schoolsandgroupswithadailytimetableofanimalactivitiesandseasonalevents;indoorandoutdoorplayareas,tractorridesandbarnsfulloffun!

Ffestiniog Railway and Friends - Conwy Valley Line, Llechwedd Slate Caverns, Plas tan y blwchHarbourStation,Porthmadog,GwyneddCounty,LL499NFT:01766516024E:groups@festrail.co.ukW:www.festrail.co.ukRegion:WalesWelcometotheFfestiniogandWelshHighlandRailways-twouniquenarrowgaugerailwayswithafascinatingpastandanevenmoreexcitingfuture!

Flamingo Land Resort YorkshireKirbyMisperton,Malton,NorthYorkshire,YO176UXT:08719118000E:mark@flamingoland.co.ukW:www.flamingoland.co.uk

Go Ape

HargraveHall,ChurchLane,Hargrave,BuryStEdmonds,IP295HH

T:01284850858E:questions@goape.co.uk

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Region:Suffolk

Ifyou’venotcomeacrossus,GoApe’stheUK’snumberoneforestadventure.Daysoutwithusareaboutlivinglifealittlemoreadventurously,havingfunwithfriendsandfamilyandgettingintouchwithyourinnerTarzan(he’sinthere,wepromise!)

Go WindermereWinanderHouse,GlebeRoad,BownessonWindermere,LA233HE

T:01539443360E:a.fisher@windermere-lakecruises.co.ukW:www.windermere-lakecruises.co.uk

Region:Cumbria

WindermereLakeCruisesisaleadingtouristattractionintheheartoftheLakeDistrictcruisingonEngland’slargestlake.Steamersandlaunchessaildailythroughouttheyear.Weoffercruisesfrom,a30minutesinglesailuptoafulldayitineraryforlargeorsmallgroups.

Grand UK Hotels TheOldBakery,113QueensRoad,Norwich,NR13PL

T:01603886776E:vanessa.hagg@theukholidaygroup.comW:www.grandukhotels.com

Region:National

OurtwelvepropertiesaresuperblysituatedandspanthelengthandbreathofGreatBritain.Weprideourselvesinofferingourgueststhehigheststandardsofserviceandhospitality.Withover25yearsofexperienceinthecoachholidayindustry,wehavegainedanenviablewealthofexpertiseandknow-how,enablingusnotonlytodeliver,buttoexceedourcustomers’expectationstimeandagain.

Great Days Out in North WalesT:01492539065E:shirley.foulkes@nwt.co.ukW:www.gonorthwales.co.ukRegion:NorthWalesGreatDaysOutinNorthWales-pleasecallatstandnumber62foruptodateinformationonattractions,eventsandactivitesinNorthWales.Whatevertheweatherwehaveanattractiontosuityou.Newfor2013-thelongestZipWiresinEurope!Topickupthisinformationpleasevisitusatstand62.

Great Yorkshire ShowGreatYorkshireShowground,Harrogate,Yorkshire,HG28NZ

T:01423546218E:groups@yas.co.ukW:www.greatyorkshireshow.co.uk

HeldonTuesday9-Thursday11July2013,theGreatYorkshireShowisEngland’spremieragriculturalevent-athree-daycountrysideevent-heldannuallyatthe250-acreGreatYorkshireShowgroundontheedgeofHarrogate.DiscountedGroupandCoachOperatorratesareavailablealongwithadditionalbenefitsonbooking.

Great Days Travel Group2StamfordParkRoad,Altrincham,WA159EN

T:01619289966E:martin.slater@greatdays.co.ukW:www.greatdays.co.uk

Region:Cheshire

OneoftheleadinggrouptraveltouroperatorsintheUK,offeringawideselectionoftailor-madeholidaystomanyareasthroughoutGreatBritain,EuropeandWorldwide.NowofferingdaytripsforgroupsintheUK.Greatdaysoffersanefficient,personalandfriendlyservice,withateamof40staff,allwithawealthofknowledgeandexperienceintravelandtourism.

Group Leisure MagazinePOBox5122,MiltonKeynes,MK158ZP

T:01908613323E:info@groupleisure.comW:www.groupleisure.com

Region:National

GroupLeisureisBritain’sNo.1qualitymonthlymagazineforgrouptravelorganisers.Withvibrant,highqualityproduction,editorialcoversthelatestnewsandideas,aswellasin-depthdestinationarticles,interviews,eventlistings,inadditiontospecialinterestandthemedfeatures.Themagazine’sportfolioalsoincludesgroupleisure.comandarangeofdirectories,guidesandevents.

Group Travel Organiser Magazine6WellingtonSquare,Hastings,TN341PB

T:01424572081E:editorial@grouptravelorganiser.comW:www.grouptravelorganiser.com

Region:EastSussex

Publishedsince1988,GTOhasanindependentlyauditedABCaveragecirculationof10,006(1stJuly2011-30thJune2012)andistheonlydedicatedgroupsmagazinetohavethis.Itfeaturesdestinations,newsaboutattractions,hotelsandgrouppackages,andaneventsandentertainmentsection.GTOalsopublishesarangeofsupplements.

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Group Travel World MagazineGTWMediaLtd,3TheOfficeVillage,Peterborough,PE78HX

T:01733293240E:harley.denham@grouptravelworld.comW:www.grouptravelworld.com

Region:Cambridgeshire

GroupTravelWorldmagazineisthebestsellinggrouptraveltitleinEurope!Providinginspriationalideasfordaysoutandholidays.Themonthlymagazinecontainsexclusivegrouprates,familytripoffers,firsthandreviews,andcomprehensivedestinationfeatures.Attheshowwewillbeofferinganexclusivesubscriptionrateforonlineandprintversions.Visitusonstand67

Gulliver’s Theme ParksOldHall,ShackletonClose,Warrington,WA59YZ

T:01925444888E:sharon@gulliversfun.co.ukW:www.gulliversfun.co.uk

Region:Cheshire

Withover90rides,attractionsandshowstoseeeachdayGulliversWorldguaranteesyouagreatvaluedayout.Funforallthefamilyinafamily-runthemeparkforfamilieswithchildrenagedbetween2and13yearsofage.

Halton - Bridging the MerseyMunicipalBuilding,Kingsway,Widnes,WA87QF

T:01515117825E:su.bullen@halton.gov.ukW:www.visithalton.com

Region:Cheshire

Haltonoffersawonderfullyeclecticmixofheritage,natureandoutdooractivities.Delveintohistory,indulgeinexhilaratingsportsorexploretranquilcountrysideandcanals.FindallthisinthetownsofRuncornandWidnesandthesurroundingpicturesquevillagesofDaresbury,Hale,PrestonBrookandMoore.

Heart of Lancashire Tourism AssociationLancashireTourismAssociation,c/oFrescoFrescoLtd,29-31TownRoadCroston,Nr.Leyland,PR269RA,

T:01772617519E:angela_brown@talktalk.netW:www.heartoflancashire.eventbrite.com

Region:Lancashire

TheHeartofLancashireTourismAssociation(HOLTA)isamembershiporganisationmadeupoftourismbusinessesfromPreston,Chorley,SouthRibbleandWestLancashire.TheyworktogetherundertheHOLTAorganisationtoshareideasandbuildpartnerships.

House of Waterford Crystal and Wedgwood HouseofWaterfordCrystal,TheMall,WaterfordCity,Ireland

T:0035351317007E:clare.barrett@wwrd.comW:www.waterfordvisitorcentre.com

Region:Ireland

TheHouseofWaterfordCrystalisalivingtestamenttotheoriginalWaterfordGlassHouse.TheskilledWaterfordCrystalartisansworkingatthisliving‘manufactory’keepthetraditionofmouthblowing,handfinishing,sculptingandengravingalive,creatingexceptionalWaterfordCrystalcollectionsthatillustratethedazzling,brilliant,breathtakingandluxuriousappealwhichonecanonlyfindinWaterfordCrystal.

Isle of Man HeritageManxMuseum,KingswoodGrove,Douglas,IM13LY

T:01624648000E:gaynor.haxby@gov.imW:www.manxnationalheritage.im

Region:IsleofMan

La Tasca RestaurantCountyHouseGlymeCourt,OxfordOfficeVillage,Kidlington,OX51LQT:07827081886E:elisa.llorens@latasca.co.ukW:www.latasca.comRegion:NationalLaTascaisanauthenticSpanishtapasandbarcurrentlyoperatinginover40locationsaroundthecountry.Wecanaccommodategroupsofallsizes,andintheeventoflargegroupsormultiplebookings;wecanoffersomegreatpackagedealsforyourcompany.

Lakeland Motor Museum OldBlueMill,KendalRoad,Backbarrow,LA128TA

T:01539530400E:info@lakelandmotormuseum.co.ukW:www.lakelandmotormuseum.co.uk

Region:Cumbria

Thisfascinatingattractionistrulyamicrocosmofthetwentiethcenturyandcanbeusedtodevelopknowledge,skillsandunderstanding.CombinedticketingarrangementswithWindermereLakeCruisesandtheHaverthwaiteRailwayprovideagreatdayoutinTheLakes;perfectfortourandexcursionproviders,GTOsandteachersalike.

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Lakes AquariumLakeside,NewbyBridge,LA128AS

T:01539530153E:susan.milby@lakesaquarium.co.ukW:www.lakesaquarium.co.uk

Region:Cumbria

Lakeside and Haverthwaite RailwayLakesideandHaverthwaiteRailwayCompanyLimited,HaverthwaiteStation,NrUlverston,LA128AL

T:01539531594E:info@lakesiderailway.co.ukW:www.lakesiderailway.co.uk

Region:Cumbria

Establishedin1973,LakesideandHaverthwaiteRailwayisafamilyrunbusinessintheheartoftheLakeDistrict.CarefullymaintainedsteamlocomotiveshaultraditionalcarriagesalongthreeandahalfmilesofformerFurnessrailwaybranchlinefromtheVictorianstationatHaverthwaitetoLakeside;thesouthernendofLakeWindermere.

Legoland Discovery Centre and SeaLife Manchester BartonSquare,TheTraffordCentre,Manchester,M178AAT:01617492870E:shaun.rhodes@merlinentertainments.bizW:www.visitsealife.com/manchesterwww.legolandDiscoveryCentre.co.ukRegion:GreaterManchesterVisitthefantasticLEGOLAND®DiscoveryCentreinManchesterandloseyourselfinover2millionLEGO®bricks,allunderoneroof!ZaptheskeletonsinthestateoftheartKingdomQuestlaserride,learnthesecretsoftheMasterModelBuilderandcastyoureyeovertheincredibledetailofsomeoftheNorthWest’smostfamouslandmarksinMiniland.

Leighton HallT:01524590430E:lucy.arthurs@leightonhall.co.ukW:www.leightonhall.co.ukRegion:Lancashire

HomeoftheGillowReynoldsfamily,Leightonismuchmorethanjustanotherbeautifulhistorichome.Ithasaspecialblendofcomplementingattractions;livelytours;peacefulgardens;spectaculareventsandofcoursecharmingtearooms.Aspartofyourafternoonwhynotspendsometimeinthecompanyofsomeoftheplanetsmostawesomebirdsofprey.

Lightwater Valley Theme ParkLightwaterValley,NorthStainley,HG43HT

T:01765634501E:leisure@lightwatervalley.co.ukW:www.lightwatervalley.co.uk

Region:Yorkshire

BrilliantthemeparkbasedinNorthYorkshire,homeofTheUltimateAdventure.

Llanberis Lake Railway Royal Victoria HotelGilfach,Ddu,Llanberis,Wales,LL554TY

T:01286870549E:sales@lake-railway.co.ukW:www.lake-railway.co.uk

Region:Wales

Discoverthetimelessappealofournarrow-gaugesteamtrains-amoreleisurelywaytotravelandtheperfectwaytosavourthegrandeurofSnowdonia/TheRoyalVictoriaHotelisuniquelyplacedontheedgeoftheSnowdoniaNationalParkwithin30acresofourveryowngardensandwoodlands.

Manchester Cruises c/oHMS69,PenarthQuaysMarina,Penarth,ValeofGlamorgan,Wales,CF641TQ

T:08454896969E:info@manchestercruises.comW:www.manchestercruises.com

WelcometoManchesterCruises,abrandnewsightseeingventure.JoinusonboardandenjoythepicturesqueviewsofSalfordQuaysandManchesterShipCanalfromourboat.

Manchester Guided Tours54NorwoodRoad,Stretford,Manchester,M328PW

T:07505685942E:info@manchesterguidedtours.comW:www.manchesterguidedtours.com

Manchester’slargestandmostexperiencedpartnershipofnationallyaccreditedBlueandGreenBadgeTouristGuidescanhelpyouplanagreattimeforyourgroup.

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Namco Funscape at the Trafford Centre

Manchester’s Premier Family Entertainment Destination!

Namco Funscape – Bowling, Games and Fun

Namco Funscape, 14 The Orient, The Trafford Centre, Manchester M17 8ED

Tel: 0161 749 1111 email: trafford@namco.co.uk

• Conveniently located in the Trafford Centre

• Bowling, video games, arcade games, dodgems, pool hall, simulators, plenty for everyone to enjoy!

• Comfortable large bar and lounge serving a delicious selection of food and drinks, including Costa Coffee

Perfect for a big day or night out

01904 550080 groups@visityork.org

York’s top attractions for one greatprice with a YorkPass - discountsavailable for groups

York Discover Britain’sMost Beautiful City

Call now to book your group visit

WeleadavarietyofwalkingandcoachtoursaroundManchesterandtheNorthWest,andcontinuallyoffernewideastowhettheappetite.

MCFC Stadium and Club TourManchesterCityFootballClub,EtihadStadium,EtihadCampus,Manchester,M113FF

T:01614441894E:marie.chan@mcfc.co.ukW:www.mcfc.co.uk

TheManchesterCityFCStadiumandClubTourisfantasticexperienceforgroupsofallages.TheEtihadStadiumisoneofthelargestandtechnologicallyadvancedstadiumsinthecountryanditmakesagreatdayoutforpeopleofallagesandbackgrounds.Thetourisexciting,enthrallingandinformativeasyoulookaroundEtihadStadiumandgetafeelforwhatreallyhappensbehindthescenes.

MUFC Museum and Tour CentreSirAlexFergusonStand,SirMattBusbyWay,OldTrafford,M160RA

T:01618688627E:toursenquiry@manutd.comW:www.manutd.com/museum

ManchesterUnitedistheworld’smostfamousfootballclubandtheawardwinningMuseumatOldTraffordhostsover340,000visitorsannually.TheMuseumtracksthehistoryoftheClubfromhumblebeginningsin1878,showcasesthesilverwarecollectedalongtheway,alongwiththekeyadministrators,ManagersandPlayersbothpastandpresentwhohavehelpedtocreatethelegendthatisManchesterUnited.TheMuseumiseducational,interactiveandregularlyupdatedwithvisitorsofallagessuretofindsomethingofinterest.

Namco FunstationNamoFunscape,14TheOrient,TheTraffordCentre,Manchester,M178ED

T:01617491111E:jsidgwick@namco.co.ukW:www.namcofunscape.com

With18bowlinglanes,a16carDodgemtrack,poolhall,fullamusementarcade,andabarandloungeofferingfoodandhotandcolddrinks,thenewlyrefurbishedNamcoFunscapeisperfectforgroupparties,teambuilding,andcelebrations.TheTraffordCentreitselfoffersfreecarparking,andextensivefacilities.

National Football MuseumUrbisBuilding,CathedralGardens,Manchester,M43BG

T:01616058200E:groups@nationalfootballmuseum.comW:www.nationalfootballmuseum.com

ThebiggestandbestfootballmuseumintheworldisoneofManchester’s‘mustsee’attractionsforgroups.Situatedintheheartofthecitycentre,it’spackedfullofamazingobjects,incrediblestories,’handson’interactivesandregularlychangingexhibitions.Thecafeandrestaurantservesfreshseasonalfoodandthere’sashopfullofuniquegiftideas.

Northern Secrets - North East England11GardenCrescent,Consett,DH80PT

T:01207560455E:info@northernsecrets.co.ukW:www.northernsecrets.co.uk

Region:NorthEast

AtNorthernSecretswespecialiseintailor-madeholidaysforgroupssmallorlargeaswellasbespokeBlueBadgeguidedtourstoNorthEastEnglandandbeyond.Weareexpertsinourfieldsandregionsandhavedevelopedadeepknowledgeandinterestintheplacesweoperatein.

Oswaldtwistle Mills Shopping Village OswaldtwistleMills,ColliersStreet,Oswaldtwistle,Lancashire,BB53DE

T:01254871025E:bbanks@o-mills.co.ukW:www.o-mills.co.uk

Region:Lancashire

OswaldtwistleMillsisanawardwinningshoppingvillagewithgardenandaquaticcentreplusover100differentconcessionsinstore.Therearelovelymillgrounds,achildren’splaycentre,threerestaurantsandafooddeliandwinestore.Wecanoffermeal/entertainmentpackages,guidedtoursandsteamtrain/canaltripsaswellasfamiliarisationvisits.

Palace and Opera House TheatresThePalaceTheatre,97OxfordStreet,Manchester,M16FT

T:01612456630E:davidjackson@theambassadors.comW:www.atgtickets.com/manchester

ThePalaceTheatreandOperaHousearetwooftheNorthWest’smostprestigioustheatres.Weoffermanybenefitstoourgrouporganisers,includinggenerousdiscounts,specialeventinvitations,dedicatedbooking

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For further information contact the Assistant Visitor Services Manager Tel: 01299 403816 E-mail: grouptravel@svr.co.uk

The Railway Station, Bewdley, Worcestershire DY12 1BG

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Journey back in time & enjoy a leisurely 16 mile steam train ride along the beautiful Severn Valley.

Make a stop at The Engine House Visitor Centre, where you can view our locomotives,

The King George VI Royal Saloon and much more. Restaurant facilities are available for a hot meal,

snack or just a drink.

Groups of 15-300 can be booked in advance, generous discounts available.

THE PERFECT DAY OUTFOR ANY GROUP!

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Ribble Steam RailwayChainCaulRoad,RiverswayDocklands,Preston,PR22PD

T:01772728800E:ribblesteamrailway@gmail.comW:www.ribblesteam.org.uk

Region:Lancashire

TheRibbleSteamRailwayisanenthrallingdayoutofferingsteamtraintravelfromabygoneera.Theadmissionpriceincludestrainridesonthedayofpurchase,plusentrytoourextensivemuseumandworkshops.WeareaVisitEnglandQualityAssuredattractionperfectforfamilies,railenthusiasts,coachandtouroperators.

Robinsons Brewery FredericRobinsonLimited,UnicornBrewery,Stockport,SK11JJ

T:01614806571E:events@frederic-robinson.co.ukW:www.robinsonsbrewery.com

Region:Cheshire

WeinviteyoutodiscovertheheritageofthisproudlyindependentfamilycompanybyexploringourVisitorsCentre.Delveintothebrewingprocess,journeythroughthebrewhouseandlearnaboutthelargestHopnikintheworld.Youcanvisittheshirehorses,createyourperfectpubguide,findyouridealpubtorun,buybeerrelatedgiftsandalsoexploresomerealvintagegemsshowcasingbusinessanddesigntrendsacross175years.Thisissocialhistoryatitsbestbecauseit’sagreatexcusetohaveabrewerytourandsampleawardwinningcaskales!

Royal Horticultural Society80VincentSquare,London,SW1P2PE

T:02078213692E:traveltrade@rhs.org.ukW:www.rhs.org.uk/groups

Region:National

Withspecialgroupratesforvisitstoitsbeautifulgardensandworldclassflowershows,theRoyalHorticulturalSociety,theUK’sleadinggardeningcharity,hasplentytooffereveryone.2013seesthelaunchofRHSGardenHolidays,aselectionofhandpickedescortedtoursworldwide,allwithahorticulturaltheme.

Runway Visitor ParkSunbankLane,Altrincham,Manchester,WA158XQ

T:01614892442E:concorde.enquires@manairport.co.ukW:www.runwayvisitorpark.co.uk

ConcordeToursattheRunwayVisitorParkofferatrulyuniquedayout.BoardConcordeG-BOAC,BA’sflagshipConcorde,seetheluxuriousleatherseatsandlearnaboutsomeofit’smostfamouspassengers.Sitinthepilot’sseatanddiscoversomeoftheuniquefeaturesthatmadeConcordesospecial.

Samlesbury HallSamlesburyHall,PrestonNewRoad,Preston,PR50UP

T:01254812010E:galleries@samlesburyhall.co.ukW:www.samlesburyhall.co.uk

Region:Lancashire

SamlesburyHallisanimpressive14thcenturymanorhouse.Open6daysaweek.Alwaysawarmwelcome,somuchtoseeanddofromlookingaroundthehistoricrooms,antiques,galleries,giftshop.Dineinourawardwinningrestaurant,orenjoyahomemadesconeinourcoffeelounge.Outsideawoodlandplaytrailandaminifarm.

Severn Valley RailwayTheRailwayStation,Bewdley,DY121BG

T:01299403816E:grouptravel@svr.co.ukW:www.svr.co.uk

Region:Worcestershire

TravelalongtheSevernValleyfromKidderminstertoBridgnorthandenjoyarelaxingridewithyourgroup.TheEngineHousesetintheheartoftheShropshirecountrysidecontainstherailwaycollectionofsteamlocomotive.

Sharpy’s Fish and Chips LoireDrive,RobinPark,Wigan,WN5OUHT:01942239875E:info@sharpysrestaurant.comW:www.sharpysrestaurant.comRegion:GreaterManchesterSharpy’sFishandChipsisa270seaterrestaurant,barandtakeawaylocatednexttotheDWStadium,Wigan.WeofferarangeofmenusincludingspecificCoachPartyPackagesFromJust£6.50.We’retakingFishandChipstoawholenewlevel.

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Group travel events taking place throughout the UK include:

Beautiful South Group Travel Fair16th February,BrooklandsMuseum,Surreyvisitsoutheastengland.com/groups

Beautiful South Group Travel Fair2nd March,PortsmouthHistoricDockyardvisitsoutheastengland.com/groups

Tourism and Attractions Show2nd March,WedgewoodVisitorCentreandMnduseum,StokeonTrenttourismandattractions.co.uk

Best of Britain and Ireland14-15th March,NEC,Birminghambestofbritainandireland.co.uk

Great for Groups South27th April,AscotRacecoursegreatforgroups.co.uk

Great For Groups North 4th September 2013,OldTrafford,ManchesterGreatforGroupsNorth,atOldTrafford,homeofManchesterUnitedFCistheperfectgrouptraveleventforallnorthernbasedgrouptravelorganisers.greatforgroups.co.uk/north

Group Leisure and Travel Trade Show18-19th September,NEC,Birminghamleisureshow.com

GTOA Northern and Eastern Branch AGM18-20thOctober,ParkInn,Nottinghamgtoa.co.uk

World Travel Market4–7thNovember,ExCel,Londonwtmlondon.com

Dates For Your Diary

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Shearings Holidays

MiryLane,Wigan,WN34AG

T:01942823449E:michael.bowers@shearings.comW:www.shearings.com

Region:Lancashire

There’snobetterchoiceforaholidayin2013thanShearingsHolidays.WhetheryouoryourgroupwanttoexperiencetheverybestoftheUKorventurefurtherafieldwehavetheholidaytosuityourneeds.Choosehundredsofholidaysanditinerariesincludingrivercruisesbyair,railorcoach,all-inclusivebreaks,self-driveweekendsandGrandToursofEurope’sfinestdestinations.

Snowdon Mountain RailwaySnowdonMountainRailway,Llanberis,Caernarfon,LL574UN

T:08444938120E:info@snowdonrailway.co.ukW:www.snowdonrailway.co.uk

Region:Wales

RideonBritain’sonlyRackandPinionRailwaytotheSummitofSnowdon,thehighestpointinEnglandandWales.

South Lakes Wild Animal ParkBroughtonRoad,DaltoninFurness,LA158JR

T:01229466086E:karenbrewer@wildanimalpark.co.ukW:www.wildanimalpark.co.uk

Region:Cumbria

Haveyoueverhandfedgiraffes?Howaboutpenguins?Wellyoucanandyou’llgetadayyou’llneverforgetatSouthLakesWildAnimalPark,TheLakeDistrictCumbria’stoptouristattraction.YouwillcomefacetofacewithRhinos,Lions,Tigers,Jaguars,SnowLeopards,Penguins,Bears,Hippos,Jaguar,Giantotters,Primates,Vulturesandmuch,muchmore!

Southport - England’s ResortSouthportTownHall,LordStreet,Southport,PR81DA

T:01704395510E:julia.fahey@sefton.gov.ukW:www.visitsouthport.comRegion:MerseysideSituatedontheNorthWestcoast,thebeautifultownofSouthportoffersvisitorsnotonlystunningbeachesandtraditionalseasideattractions,butalsogloriousparksandgardensandfantasticshopping.AddtothemixfantasticeventssuchastheSouthportFlowerShowandtheSouthportAirShowandit’seasytoseewhythetownissopopularwithgroups.

Southport Flower ShowVictoriaPark,Southport,PR82BZ

T:01704547147E:lisa@southportflowershow.co.ukW:www.southportflowershow.co.uk

Region:Merseyside

SouthportFlowerShowisoneofthemostdiverseandentertainingshowsintheUKandoneofthesummer’shighlights.Withstunningshowgardens,thefinestflowerdisplays,anextendedfoodvillage,specialguestsandareputationforfriendliness,theshowconstantlysurprisesandbringsvisitorsbackeveryyear.

Steve Reed TourismSteveReedTourismLtd,AltonBusinessCentre,WilsomRoad,Alton,GU342PP

T:01420560288E:steve@stevereedtourism.co.ukW:www.stevereedtourism.co.uk

Region:Hampshire

SteveReedTourismareUKgrouptravelspecialistsworkingtobringnewgroupbusinesstohotels,attractionsanddestinations.

Stockport Museums and GalleriesStaircaseHouse,30-31MarketPlace,Stockport,SK111ES

T:01614742386E:linn.robinson@stockport.gov.ukW:www.stockport.gov.uk/museums

Region:GreaterManchesterStockportoffersgreatdaysoutforgroups,schoolsandfamilies.Inthetowncentreyoucanexplorethefascinatinghistoryoftheborough.Foramoretranquildayoutvisitoneoftheregionsmostmagnificentblackandwhitetimber-framedmanorhousesorabeautifulcountrychapel.AirRaidShelters,BramallHall,ChadkirkChapel,HatWorks,StaircaseHouse,StockportStoryMuseum,StockportArtGallery.

The 50+ ShowFirstFloor,AdelphiCourt,1-3EastStreet,Epsom,KT171BB

T:01372743837E:david.thomson@proglobalmedia.co.ukW:www.50plusShow.com

Region:SurreyThe50+ShowisBritain’sbiggestexhibitionfortheactiveover-50s.HolidaysandTravel,SeminarsandWorkshops,CookeryDemonstrations,Gardening,FashionShows,Have-a-GoDancing,HealthChecks,FinancialAdvice,CraftZone,MusicandEntertainment,ParkandHolidayHomes,ClimbingWall,PrizeQuizandawidevarietyofexhibitors.

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The Beatles StoryTheBeatlesStory,BritanniaVaults,AlbertDock,Liverpool,L34AD

T:01517091963E:info@beatlesstory.comW:www.beatlesstory.com

Region:Merseyside

Takeamulti-mediatripthroughTheBeatlesincrediblelives,exploringtheirhumbleLiverpoolchildhoods,BeatlemaniaandSgt.Pepper.ExperiencestunningreplicasofTheCavernandtheYellowSubmarine.Our‘LivingHistory’audiotour,beautifullynarratedbyJohnLennon’ssister,Julia,willaccompanyyouandisavailableintendifferentlanguages.Allthisandmore-includingtheFab4DcinemaandDiscoveryZone-iswaitingtotakeyoudowntoTheBeatlesStory.

The Ticket FactoryCentreCore,TheNEC,Birmingham,B401NT

T:08003580058E:groups@theticketfactory.comW:www.theticketfactory.com

Region:National

TheTicketFactoryisaleadingnationalticketagent,sellingawiderangeofeventsacrosstheUK.Weprideourselvesonourexcellentcustomerserviceandwithover30years’experience,ourdedicatedgroupbookingsteamwillhelpyouplantheperfecttrip.Callustodayonfreephone08003580058.

The Trafford CentreTheTraffordCentre,Manchester,M178AA

T:01617491632E:hdewar@traffordcentre.co.ukW:www.traffordcentre.co.uk

TheTraffordCentreoffersanunrivalledexperienceforgrouptravel.Aswellasofferingafabulousselectionofstoresand60restaurantsandcafes,theCentrealsoprovidesspecialoffersforgroupvisits.WithhighstreetfavouritestoexclusivedesignerbrandsTheTraffordCentreisashoppingexperiencetorivalLondon’sOxfordStreet.WithachoiceofeateriesfromaroundtheworldandleisurevenuessuchasLaserQuest,LEGOLANDDiscoveryCentreandSEALIFEopeningthissummerthere’ssomethingtosuiteveryone.

Todber Holiday ParkBurnleyRoad,Gisburn,BB74JJT:01200445322E:todber@southlakelandparks.co.ukW:www.slparks.co.uk/Todber

Region:LancashireTodberParkisauniqueholidayparkintheRibbleValley.TheonlyparksituatedonthetopedgeoftheValleyWalls.SoofferingstunningunsurpassedviewsoverPendleHillandtheThreePeaks.Theparkconsistsofaluxuriousmixofcaravansandlodges.Allpositionedtomakethemostoftheexceptionalviews.WeareoneofthefewparksinLancashiretooffera12monthholidaylicenceonaportionofthepark.Pricesstartfrom£12995.

Tourism IrelandJamesMillerHouse,7thFloor,98WestGeorgeStreet,Glasgow,G21PJ

T:01415720912E:emurray@tourismireland.comW:www.ireland.com

Region:Ireland

MarketingtheIslandofIrelandoverseas.

UK Coach Rally and AwardsKingsley,8AStationRoad,Settle,BD249AA

T:08709001450E:admin@ukcra.org.ukW:www.ukcra.org.uk

Region:National

Twoofthecoachindustry’spremiereventscometogetherforthefirsttimeon20thand21stAprilatAltonTowersResort.TheUKCoachRallycelebratesthebestinvehiclesanddrivingskills,whilsttheUKCoachAwardsrewardthebestcoachoperatorsandthedestinationsandattractionstheyvisit.

Visit Hull and East Yorkshire3rdFloorWykelandHouse,47QueenStreet,Hull,HU11UU

T:01482486606E:tina.mott@vhey.co.ukW:www.visithullandeastyorkshire.co.uk

Region:EastYorkshire

ThislovelycornerofEnglandboastsahistoricmaritimecity,colourfulseasideresorts,ajaw-droppingcoastlineandmilesandmilesoftranquilcountryside.Scarboroughalsohaslotsofattractionsforvisitorsasidefromthebeach.ScarboroughCastledominatesthecoastalskyline.

Visit ManchesterCarver’sWarehouse,77DaleStreet,Manchester,M12HG

T:01612371010E:shay.mcginty@marketingmanchester.comW:www.visitmanchester.com/groups

VisitManchesteristhetouristboardforGreaterManchester,responsibleforpromotingtheregionasaleadingtouristdestinationfornationalandinternationalvisitors.Wecanprovidespecialist

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traveltradesupportandadvice,accesstoourmembernetwork,itineraryplanning,familiarisationvisits,destinationinformation,imagesandmore.

Visit Ribble Valley CouncilOffices,ChurchWalk,Clitheroe,BB72RAT:01200414496E:tom.pridmore@ribblevalley.gov.ukW:www.ribblevalley.gov.ukRegion:LancashireRibbleValley,theperfectplacetoescapethefranticpaceofeverydaylife.Withspectacularfellsandlushgreenvalleys,discoverthishistoriclandscape.Exploremarkettownsandpicturesquevillagesbrimmingwithindividualshops.FoodloverssavourourawardwinningFoodTrailandourClitheroeFoodFestivalonAugust10th.

Visit Sefton and West LancashireSeftonCouncil,MagdalenHouse,TrinityRoad,Bootle,Liverpool,L203NJ

T:01519344576E:ross.adams@sefton.gov.ukW:www.visitseftonandwestlancs.co.uk

Region:Merseyside

OurareaistheNorthWest’sbestkeptsecret,crammedfullofextraspecialdaysoutforalltoenjoy.Withhistoricbuildings,milesofbeautifulwaterways,unspoiltbeachesandnaturereserves,cyclehireandwonderfulroutes,themostfabulousfoodandshoppingexperiences,wehavesomethingforeveryone.

Visit ShrewsburyStationApproach,CastleGates,Shrewsbury,SY12AA

T:07817369741E:info@sabrinaboat.co.ukW:www.visitshrewsbury.com

Region:Shropshire

AmedievalmarkettownsituatedintheRiverSevernloopandhometoCharlesDarwin,PercyThrower,BrotherCadfaelandTheChristmasCarol.ShrewsburyisthecountytownofShropshireandverycentraltoEngland.WeofferavarietyofpackagesforgroupsrangingfromastopoffonthewaytoWales,toovernightstayswithplentytoseeanddo.

Visit YorkVisitYork,1MuseumStreet,York,YO17DT

T:01904550080E:em@visityork.orgW:www.visityork.org

VisitYorkcanhelpyouplanandbookyourgroupvisittoYork,ourfriendlygroupspecialistcanhelpwithaccommodation,itineraries,restaurantbookings,parking.GreatdiscountonYorkpassesforgroupsof10ormore-seeallofYork’stopattractionsforonegreatprice.Callnowon01904550080orvisitwww.groupvisityork.com.

Warner Leisure Hotels 1ParkLane,HemelHempstead,HP24YLT:08000720772E:barbara.flood@bourne-leisure.co.ukW:www.warnergroups.co.ukRegion:Hertforshire

WarnerLeisureHotelshave13stunninghotelsandvillagesacrosstheUK,offeringshortbreaksforadults.FromthepicturesqueYorkshireDalestotheglisteningSolentshores;eachhoteloffersfinedining,lovelyrooms,liveentertainment,rangeofactivitiesanduseoffacilitiesprovidingyouwiththeperfectgroupgetaway!

Waterford IrelandSpringGrove,Bewdley,DY121LF

CityHall,TheMall,Waterford

T:0035351849650E:museumreception@waterford.ieW:www.discoverwaterfordcity.ieHaveyoudiscoveredWaterfordCity?You’llbepleasantlysurprisedathowmuchthereistoseeanddoinIreland’soldestcity,fromVikingSettlementstoCrystalShowrooms,historiccathedralstovibrantnightlife,awardwinningrestaurantstosupershopping,andallatgreatvalueformoney!

West Midland Safari and Leisure ParkSpringGrove,Bewdley,DY121LF

T:01299402114E:sue.day@wmsp.co.ukW:www.wmsp.co.uk

Region:Worcestershire

WestMidlandSafariParkisadayattractionthatcombinesfour-milesofself-drivesafari,includingtheUK’slargestprideofWhiteLionsalongwithElephant,Rhino,Cheetah,Giraffe,etc.Plus,DiscoveryTrail,PenguinCove,AfricanVillage,Walk-throughLemurs,liveshows,familyrides,andrestaurants.

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West Somerset Railway, ExmoorTheRailwayStation,Minehead,TA245BG

T:01643704996E:info@west-somerset-railway.co.ukW:www.west-somerset-railway.co.uk

Region:Somerset

WestSomersetRailway,thelongestheritagesteamrailwayinEngland,hasmorethan20milesoftrackandnumerousprettystations.AtruecountrybranchlineoftheGreatWesternRailwayitisfascinatingforanostalgictripbackintimeorasanexampleofindustrialandrailwayheritage.

White Hotel GroupHeadOffice,Ballyshannon,CountyDonegal,Ireland

T:00353719851103E:pauline@whitehotels.co.ukW:www.whiteshotels-ireland.com

Region:Ireland

WhitesandAssociatedHotelsisoneofIrelandsleadinghotelchainsspecialisingingrouptravel.Weofferexcellentpackagesatexceptionalgroupratesforhotels,ferries,visitorcentresandtourguides.Wecantailormakeanitinerarytosuitindividualrequirements.

Yarn Market Hotel, Dunster, ExmoorHighStreet,Dunster,ExmoorTA246SFT:01643821425E:hotel@yarnmarkethotel.co.ukW:www.yarnmarkethotel.co.ukRegion:SomersetSetattheheartofthemedievalvillageofDunster,thisfriendlyindependenthotelisanidealbaseforexploringWSRailwayandExmoorNationalPark.VB3***allroomsensuite,colourTVandtea/coffee.Weprideourselvesonawarmwelcomeandlocalknowledgetoenhanceyourvisit.

Yorkshire Sculpture TriangleYorkshireSculpturePark,WestBretton,Wakefield,WF44LG

T:01924832633E:groups@ysculpture.co.ukW:www.ysp.co.uk

Region:WestYorkshire

Enjoyworld-classsculptureintheheartofYorkshire.SetinthestunninggroundsofBrettonEstate,YorkshireSculptureParkisoneoftheworld’sleadingopen-airgalleries.TheHepworthWakefield,justdowntheroad,isYorkshire’sinspiringnewartgalleryandoneoftheUK’slargestpurpose-builtgalleriesoutsideLondon.

Yorkshire’s Magnificent Attractions TopFloor,31BurleyRoad,Leeds.LS31JT

T:01132434713E:ben@bonnerandhindley.co.ukW:www.yorkshireattractions.org

Region:Yorkshire

Wehavearangeofattractionsofferingactivitiesthatcanbeenjoyedbybothyoungandold.Whateveryouwantthere’sanattractionforyou.Experienceridesthatwilltakeyoutodizzyingheightsorexploretheworld’snaturalhabitatsfromtheoceandepthtorainforestcanopy.Thrillseekers,artlovers,indoor/outdoorbeeducatedorexhilaratedatYorkshire’sMagnificentAttractions.

Youth Fun DaysLeicestershireScouts,WinchesterRoad,Blaby,LE84HN

T:01162778998E:adrian.wray@leicestershirescouts.org.ukW:www.youthfundays.co.uk

Region:Leicester

YouthFunDaysofferdiscountedticketstogroups,familiesandindividualstotopattractionsacrosstheUKsuchasTheAltonTowersResort,LEGOLANDWindsor,THORPEPARK,ChessingtonWorldofAdventuresandZoo,WarwickCastle,MadameTussaudsLondon,EDFEnergyLondonEye,TheDungeons,SEALIFECentresandSanctuariesandBlackpoolTower.Youcanorderyourticketsrighthere.YouthFunDaysisanonforprofitcompanyandallproceedsarereturnedtolocalScoutinginLeicestershire-sonotonlyareyouhavingaGreatDayOut-butyouarealsogivingtocharity.

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