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Coach / Bus Tours in England 2024/2025

Take in the picturesque landscapes and remarkable sights on a guided Coach / Bus adventure of England. There are 66 vacation packages to choose from, that range in length from 2 days up to 15 days. The most popular month for these tours is September.

66 Coach / Bus trips around England with 1,017 reviews

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London Explorer (8 Days)

There were a couple of small hiccups, nothing is perfect, but our guide and our driver did a fantastic job.

• €100 deposit on some dates Some departure dates offer you the chance to book this tour with a lower deposit.

Best of Devon and Cornwall (6 Days)

Overall it was very informative. A lovely tour although we didn't see as much of Devon and Cornwall as anticipated.

3-Day Lake District Explorer Small-Group Tour from Manchester

The scenery was beautiful and the little villages were pleasant to wander around.

3-Day Stonehenge, Glastonbury, Bath & the South West Coast Small-Group Tour from London

Excellent trip. We enjoyed lot. He is truly guide. I will not us word of driver for him.

• Walking Adventure

London & Iconic England Tour - 6 days

Every location that we visited was amazing and our tour exceeded all expectations.

• 10% deposit on some dates Some departure dates offer you the chance to book this tour with a lower deposit.

London & Country

Wonderful trip! Fun places to visit with nice, friendly people.

Iconic England 3 Day Tour with Stonehenge, Roman Baths & Windsor Castle

Heart of England

This tour was excellent. I highly recommend travelling with Tour Rad.

• €150 deposit on some dates Some departure dates offer you the chance to book this tour with a lower deposit.

• Sightseeing
• Christmas & New Year

Heart of England Express (Hotel) - 2 days

Heart of England Express - 2 days

Britain Sampler

The small towns like Grasmere were gorgeous, and we would have loved to spend some more time in them.

Enchanting Eastern England

British Royale (Small Groups, End London, 11 Days, Door To Door)

British Royale (Small Groups, End Edinburgh, 10 Days, Door To Door)

Country Roads of Wales, Devon & Cornwall (Classic, 11 Days)

England coach / bus tour reviews.

Overall, it was a fantastic experience. There were a couple of small hiccups, nothing is perfect, but our guide and our driver did a fantastic job of making the experience fun and meaningful. The only thing I would flag is that the group size is a bit large - we were 46 - which can sometimes make for slower travel. Otherwise, absolutely wonderful!

Greg is an excellent tour guide, knowledgeable, friendly, cheerful and very helpful. As well our driver was the best, kind and helpful.

We had a great trip. Ouf tour guide Chris couldn’t have been mord pleasing, caring and committed to making our trip as enjoyable as possible. He was an excellent driver , very safe and mindful of our comfort. Also we were blessed with the flexibility of thd tour in very wet conditions.

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"It was a fantastic trip and Martin was a great driver and storyteller and historian!

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"Greg added so much to our trip, including excellent communication regarding logistics and schedules. He brought a kind of genuine positive energy that was contagious, and was full of information and suggestions. He also added some really nice touches such as local sweets. I would be thrilled to travel with Greg again.

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"The guide and driver are super friendly and professional. Hotel is clean, in good location and breakfast buffet in each morning gives a fresh start for us! So appreciate we have a coach for just 13 people and with a toilet. The whole trip is very relaxing and enjoyable!

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Regions in England

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1. Stonehenge, Windsor Castle and Bath with Pub Lunch in Lacock

2. Beatles Magical Mystery Tour

3. The Premier Classic London: Private 4-Hour Tour in a Black Cab

4. Stonehenge and Windsor from London

5. Harry Potter Warner Bros. Studio Tour with Transport from London

6. Guided Luxury Paris Day Trip with Optional Lunch at the Eiffel Tower

7. Cotswolds Small Group Tour from London

8. Half Day Windsor Tour from London

9. Small-Group Cotswolds Tour (From London)

10. Dublin to Northern Ireland incl. Dunluce Castle, Giant's Causeway

11. City Sightseeing London Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

12. Windsor Castle Half Day Trip from London

13. Best of London Tour inc Tower of London and Changing of the Guard

14. Windsor Castle, Stonehenge and Bath Tour from London & Admissions

15. Leeds Castle, Cliffs of Dover and Canterbury Day Trip from London with Guided Cathedral Tour

16. Exclusive Late Entry at Warner Bros. Studio Tour with Champagne

17. Vintage London Bus Tour Including Cruise with London Eye option

18. Stonehenge and Bath Tour from London

19. Canterbury Cathedral, Dover Castle & White Cliffs Guided Day Tour from London

20. Windsor Castle, Stonehenge, and Oxford Day Trip from London

21. Warner Bros. Studio Harry Potter Tour with Superior Transport from London

22. Oxford and Traditional Cotswolds Villages Small-Group Day Tour from London

23. Private Tour: Black Taxi Tour of London

24. Downton Abbey and Village Small Group Tour from London

25. Small-Group Day Trip to Stonehenge, Bath and Windsor from London

26. Stonehenge Half-Day Tour from London with Admission

27. Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle tour from London

28. Cotswolds Villages and Oxford Full Day Tour from London

29. London In One Day Tour with Changing of the Guard with London Eye option

30. Classic Cotswolds Private Tour

What travelers are saying.

• Gina p 1 contribution 0 5.0 of 5 bubbles Visiting from Florida Seven of us went on the tour and we had so much fun. From the bus driver who was a good driver and the tour guy (Kevin) provided us excellent facts about each location. We had a couple who speak Japanese and he was able to help them as well. I would highly recommend this tour Read more Review of: Leeds Castle, Cliffs of Dover and Canterbury Day Trip from London with Guided Cathedral Tour Written June 5, 2024 This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.

Small group guided tours of England and the UK from London

Small groups.

#1 rated small group day tours from London. See the best of England with a family run company, and tour on a luxury bus with an expert guide. 

The Cotswolds, Oxford & Stratford upon Avon

Canterbury, dover castle and cliffs & kent villages, great guides, stonehenge, bath & a secret place ®, one day tours..

Make the most of your time in London with a guided tour of England’s must see destinations. Our bus tours take the back roads, with a great guide in a small group on our award winning day trips from London. Visit Stonehenge, Cotswolds, Oxford, Bath, Canterbury, Stratford-upon-Avon, Dover, Bruges & more. Don’t get lost in the crowd. Join The English Bus for the best tour experience.

Stonehenge, Bath & A Secret Place ®

The cotswolds, oxford & stratford upon avon, canterbury, dover castle and cliffs & kent villages, a cotswolds village, bath and stonehenge, warner bros. studio tour london - the making of harry potter & oxford, winter solstice sunrise tour at stonehenge 2024, belgium – a day in beautiful bruges.

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" We already had high expectations for this tour, but the English Bus managed to exceed them. "Johny," our guide/driver, struck a perfect balance between professionalism and humor. The 'secret place' was the icing on the cake. " Christopher, Massachusetts, USA - a TripAdvisor reviewer

"Lilly was absolutely LOVELY! She was enthusiastic and humorous and very well-informed! The English Bus has mastered the day tour! Thank you Lilly for one of the best days of our vacation." Karen, San Diego, USA - a TripAdvisor reviewer

"Our tour guide, Lilly was wonderful. She mixed history, culture, and enthusiasm in a way that brought the whole experience alive! The tour group size was perfect, small, but enough people to interact." Daniel, USA - a TripAdvisor reviewer

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Best of devon and cornwall.

Sign up for a whirlwind adventure on this popular England trip through Devon and Cornwall. Discover the legend of King Arthur at Tintagel Castle and learn how the monks of Buckfast Abbey have lived fo...   read more»

• A Coach Tour of England
• Lasting for 6 Days
• Prices Starting From £225 per day

Real Britain

Medieval castles and the inspiring beauty of the Lake District are highlights on this exciting England, Scotland and Wales trip. Learn about the runaway wedding capital, Gretna Green and Tudor history...   read more»

• Prices Starting From £238 per day

Great Britain Christmas (GBXMAS)

• Enjoy Christmas Day in Edinburgh
• Explore the Scottish Highlands
• Visit Cambridge and York
• Experience Liverpool; home of The Beatles
• A Coach Tour of England, Scotland, Wales, United Kingdom
• Lasting for 7 Days
• Prices Starting From £124 per day

England and Scotland Heritage

Delve deeper into the history and heritage of Britain, from Windsor Castle and Stratford-upon-Avon to the bonnie birthplace of kilts and clans. Let centuries-old architecture inspire you, fall in love...   read more»

• Lasting for 8 Days
• Prices Starting From £169 per day

Britain and Ireland Panorama

Dive right into history, culture and spectacular scenery on this immersive England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland trip. Step in the shoes of Highland warriors, 12th-century monks and welcoming, warm Iri...   read more»

• A Coach Tour of England, Ireland
• Lasting for 16 Days

The English Problem

When you want to explore England, it can be difficult to know where to start. There are many beautiful parts of England and loads of different things to do. Luckily, there are plenty of tour companies that offer coach tours and guided tours of the most popular destinations. Whether it’s for history, culture, or simply pleasure, England has something to offer everyone. There are so many things to do in England, everything from visiting castles to sampling local delicacies to taking in the natural beauty of the countryside. Some tours show you famous filming locations in England, whilst others focus on gardens or country houses. All coach tours are guided by a friendly tour guide who is full of local knowledge. It’s the perfect way to see England whilst learning more about this historical and stunning country.

Discover England

Take a fabulous coach tour and enjoy what this truly unique land has to offer. Explore the many historic cities, picturesque villages and coastal towns, and take in the lush green countryside and colourful rambling moors. You could start your tour in London, England’s capital, and spend a few days finding your way around this amazing and iconic city. Don’t forget to explore the many outstanding museums, and book a guided tour to get the most out of them. One of added bonuses of some London museums is the free admission, but donations are welcome. In the evening enjoy a West End Show, or soak up the vibrant atmosphere in the many bars and restaurants. 

The Queen is at Home

Not far away from London is Windsor Castle, residence of The Queen and the largest lived in castle in the world. Similar to Buckingham Palace, you get a chance to see the Changing of the Guard at Windsor Castle as well as the tombs of past royalty including Charles I, Henry VIII and one of his wives, Jane Seymour. Further north, a few hours drive away is the city of York which is entrenched in history and must be explored when visiting England. Vikings, Romans and King Richard III, York has seen it all, and continues to be one of Britain’s most popular tourist destinations. Enjoy high tea at the iconic Betty’s or dare to take a ghost walk and guided tour through the medieval Snickelways of York, an array of narrow passageway and hidden alleyways. 

Roman Bath Anyone?

Visit the historic city of Bath, famous for its Georgian architecture and natural hot springs. See the extraordinarily Roman Baths and Pump Room, built by the Romans and still beautifully preserved after 2,000 years. Take a guided tour around this exquisite city and be prepared to be amazed. You can’t visit England without a trip to Salisbury Plain to see Stonehenge. This prehistoric monument was first built around 5,000 years ago and has stood the test of time to provide wonder to generations of people. Discover the history and theories about this famous stone circle in the visitor centre and be enchanted by the mystery of the whole place. 

Time for a Cream Tea

Devon & Cornwall are also a must see when visiting England. Renowned for tasty pasties and cream teas, the beauty of this area is truly outstanding. Take a coach trip to Land’s End, the most westerly point of Britain, and view the stunning St Michael’s Mount. Not far is the Minack Theatre, an open-air theatre which has been carved into the granite cliff and is quite a sight to behold. The seaside town of St. Ives is also a beautiful place to explore and maybe pick up a piece of art to remember it by. It can be guaranteed that any place you wish to visit in England will be remembered with great fondness for a very long time. For the more adventurous, Cornwall has some of the best surf beaches in the UK and we can arrange a lesson for you.

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Enjoy the royal treatment in Great Britain

Travel through time on one of our legendary England tours, from the prehistoric mysteries of Stonehenge through the grand castles and battlements of the British Empire, to the pop culture touchstones of modern England and Wales. Whether you opt for a grand tour or a quick getaway, you'll get to glimpse a side of Great Britain you've never seen before.

London's iconic clock tower holds the bell named "Big Ben," which weighs over 15 tons and rings out the time on the hour.

Researchers now believe it took more than 1,500 years for ancient tribes to build this stone monument. Yet it still aligns perfectly with the sunrise on summer solstice.

• Snowdonia National Park

This beautiful 823-square-mile national park boasts the highest mountain in England and Wales, and the largest natural lake in Wales.

Shakespeare's Birthplace

The home where Shakespeare grew up—and which he later bequeathed to his heirs—once served as an inn, called the Swan and Maidenhead.

• Windsor Castle

This thousand-year-old castle is the longest-inhabited castle in the world, and was a particular favorite of King Henry VIII and Queen Elizabeth I.

• Tower of London

The fortress at the heart of London has a long and exciting past, as a royal residence, a prison, an armory, and even a zoo. It's currently home to the royal family's priceless Crown Jewels, including the incredible Cullinan diamond, over 500 carats of sparkle.

The Cotswolds

The rolling hills and charming villages of The Cotswolds served as the inspiration for the equally charming Shire in J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings novels.

Roman Baths

The mineral-rich hot springs in Bath drew visitors for more than 2,000 years. The ancient Romans and Britons soaked away their aches and pains here in the time of Caesar.

Harry Potter Studio Tour

The moviemaking magic that helped create the eight movies of J.K. Rowling's classic Harry Potter novels is on full display at the Studio Tour. Visitors can see many of the thousands of costumes, props and sets that went into creating the series—including the full-sized Hogwarts Express.

• Cardiff Castle

There are 2,000 years of history inside the walls of this grand castle in the "World Capital of Castles." Cardiff Castle started as a Roman fortification before the current towers and walls were built in medieval times.

Big Ben and Parliament

No trip to London is complete without a visit to these imposing, world-famous landmarks.

Hampton Court

The dramatic history of Henry VIII and his wives comes alive in this Tudor palace in Richmond, surrounded by gorgeous gardens and the famous Maze and Great Vine.

• Castle Howard

This sublime 18th-century mansion with its elaborate chambers was the setting for the filming of Brideshead Revisited.

The Fab Four got their start in this port city, noted for launching the Beatles—and a famous football team.

Coastal England

On England's beautiful, rustic coast, you're never very far from glorious views.

London's Tower Bridge

The grand bridge over the Thames is often erroneously called London Bridge (and it's never fallen down!).

Palace Ceiling

English castles and palaces boast splendid interiors reminiscent of the country's regal and lordly past.

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• 3D Battle Show
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• Achill Island
• Alnwick Castle
• Aran Islands
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• Ashford Castle
• Ballachulish
• Ballinwillin House
• Ballycotton
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• Bernese Oberland
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• Blakes of the Hollow Pub
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• Causey Farm
• Celtic Whiskey Bar
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• Chavenage House
• Chocolate-Making Experience
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• Cliffs of Moher
• Cobh Heritage Centre
• Connemara Celtic Crystal
• Cooking Competition
• Croke Park Stadium
• Cross Guns Gastropub
• Crosskeys Inn
• Culzean Castle
• Dalkey Castle
• Derrynane House
• Distillery Visit
• Down Cathedral
• Dromoland Castle
• Dublin Tour
• Dun Aengus Fort
• Dun Laoghaire
• Ely Cathedral
• Farm to Table Dinner
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• Florence Court House
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• Glasgow Tour
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• Grasmere Gingerbread Shop
• Hampton Court Palace
• Hazel Mountain Chocolate Factory
• Highland games
• Irish National Stud
• Irish Whiskey Museum
• Isle of Capri
• Jameson Experience
• John B. Keane's Pub
• Johnstown Castle
• Kilkenny Castle
• Kilronan Castle
• King John's Castle
• Kyle of Lochalsh
• Lake Distillery
• Leeds Castle
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• Long Meadow Cider
• Lough Ree Viking Cruise
• Malahide Castle
• Mary Rose Museum
• Melrose Abbey
• Montecatini Terme
• Muckross House
• Muckross Schoolhouse
• National Piping Centre
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• Newmarket-on-Fergus
• O'Connors Famous Pub
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• Parknasilla House
• Peace Bridge
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• Quiet Man Walking Tour
• Rhine Gorge
• Ring of Kerry
• Riverside Transport Museum
• Robert Burns Birthplace Museum
• Rosscarbery
• Royal Tunbridge Wells
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• Scotney Castle
• Scottish Evening
• Seaweed Foraging
• Shepherd Neame Brewery
• Sissinghurst Castle Garden
• Sistine Chapel
• Slane Castle & Distillery
• Slea Head Loop
• Smithwick's Experience
• Spike Island
• St Michael's Mount
• St Patrick's Day in Dublin
• St. Austell
• St. Michan's Church Crypt
• St. Paul's Cathedral
• St. Peter's Basilica
• Stone of Destiny
• Strahov Stadium
• Stratford-upon-Avon
• Strokkur Geysir
• Svartifoss Waterfall
• Taigh Chearsabhagh
• Taylors Three Rock Pub
• Teeling Distillery
• Tenby Walking Tour
• Thames River Cruise
• The Armitt Museum
• The Church Bar and Restaurant
• The Glyde Inn
• Thingvellir National Park
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• Titanic Walking Tour
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• Venice Walking Tour
• Victorian Tall Ship
• Viking Splash Dublin Tour
• Villa Borghese Gardens
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• Vilnius University
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• Walking Tour of Korcula
• Walled City Brewery
• Warner Brothers Studio “Making of Harry Potter”
• Waterford Crystal
• Waterford Tour
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• Wenceslas Square
• West Coast Coastal Drive
• Westminster Abbey
• Westport House
• Whitby Tour
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• Winter Palace
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• York Minster
• York Walking Tour
• Zwinger Palace
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• Bamburgh Castle
• Bannockburn Visitor Center
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• Bell Tower Clock
• Belleek Pottery
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• Black Madonna
• Blair Athol Distillery
• Blair Castle
• Blarney Castle & Killarney
• Blarney Woollen Mills
• Blasket Centre
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• Blenheim Palace
• Blue Lagoon
• Bodmin Moor
• Bodnant Welsh Food Centre
• Boka Waterfall
• Book of Kells
• Bosta Beach
• Brecon Beacons National Park
• British Golf Museum
• British Museum
• British Music Experience
• Brodie Castle
• Brú na Boinne Visitor Center
• Bunratty Castle
• Burren Smokehouse
• Cabra Castle
• Caernarfon Castle
• Callanish Standing Stones
• Canal Cruise
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• Cardiff Tour
• Castle Esplanade
• Castle Hill
• Castle Square
• Cathedral of St. Dude
• Cathedral of St. Vitus
• Catherine Palace & Park
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• Charles Bridge
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• Chester Walking Tour
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• Churchill Barriers
• Clan Donald Centre
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• Corrib Cruise
• Crown Jewels
• Cruiser Aurora
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• Culloden Battlefield Visitor Center
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• Culross Abbey
• Culross Palace
• Daliborka Tower
• Dan O’Hara’s Homestead Farmhouse Visit
• Dartmoor National Park
• Derry’s Medieval Walls
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• Dingle Peninsula
• Diocletian’s Palace
• Doge’s Palace
• Dome Cathedral
• Dominican Monastery
• Donegal Castle
• Doune Castle
• Dublin Castle
• Dubrovnik Walking Tour
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• Dunbrody Famine Ship
• Dunrobin Castle
• Dunvegan Castle
• Edinburgh Castle
• Edinburgh Tour
• Eiffel Tower
• Eilean Donan Castle
• EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum
• Evening Canal Cruise
• Falconry Exhibition
• Famous Blacksmiths Shop
• Field of Mars
• Firth of Forth
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• Florence Walking Tour
• Fort Augustus
• Fort William
• Forth Bridge
• Foynes Flying Boat & Maritime Museum
• Franciscan Monastery
• Fridheimar Tomato Farm
• Gavrilo Princip Museum
• Gearrannan Blackhouse Village
• Gediminas’ Tower
• Gellert Hill Citadel
• General Post Office Museum
• Giant’s Causeway
• Glamis Castle
• Glasgow Cathedral
• Glen Grant Distillery
• Glencoe Mountains
• Glendalough, Co. Wicklow
• Glenfiddich Distillery
• Glenfinnan Viaduct (Harry Potter)
• Glengesh Pass
• Goathland Station (Hogsmeade from Harry Potter)
• Golden Circle
• Golden Lane
• Goriska Brda
• Gothic-Baroque Cathedral of St. Mark
• Government Palace
• Gower Peninsula
• Grafton Street, Dublin
• Grampian Mountains
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• Gruz Harbor
• Guinness Storehouse
• Gullfoss Waterfall
• Hallgrímskirkja
• Harlech Castle
• Harry Potter Walking Tour
• Harry’s Bar
• Hebridean Smokehouse
• Hekla Volcano
• Heroes’ Square
• Highland Safaris
• Hillsborough Castle
• Hofburg Palace
• Holy Trinity St. Sergius Lavra
• Horgabost Beach
• Horseshoe Pass
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• Isle of Harris Distillery
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• Liberty Monument
• Limerick Panoramic Tour
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• Literary Tea with Scones
• Little Museum of Dublin
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• Medieval Castle Banquet
• Mercato Centrale
• Merry Ploughboy Pub
• Mljet Island & National Park
• Monument to the Heroes of the Warsaw Ghetto
• Moscow University
• Mount Snowdon
• Mount Stuart House
• Nace Homestead
• Nant Gwrtheyrn Welsh Heritage Centre
• National Slate Museum
• Nelson’s Column
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• Nine Glens of Antrim
• North Yorkshire Moors Railway
• Northern Lights
• Novodevichy Convent
• Old Market Square
• Old Royal Palace
• Olive Oil & Wine Tasting
• Olympic Stadium
• Orlando’s Column
• Our Lady of the Rocks
• Oxford Walking Tour
• Palace of Holyroodhouse
• Palace of Science and Culture
• Palace Square
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• Palazzo Vecchio
• Pembroke Castle
• Penderyn Distillery
• Peter and Paul Cathedral
• Peter and Paul Fortress
• Petrodvorets
• Piazza della Signoria
• Piccadilly Circus
• Pitlochry Pub Lunch
• Plitvice Lakes
• Politician Pub
• Poljanska Sora
• Postojna Cave
• Powerscourt House
• Prater Amusement Park
• Provand’s Lordship
• Rannoch Moor
• Rector’s Palace
• Red Deer Encounter
• Reykjavik City Tour
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• Riga Castle
• Ring of Brodgar
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• River Shannon
• Robba’s Fountain
• Roman baths
• Roman Forum
• Ross Castle
• Royal and Ancient Clubhouse
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• Royal Castle of Hradcany
• Royal Cathedral
• Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
• Royal Military Tattoo
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• Russborough House
• Russian Folklore
• Saxon Gardens
• Schiller Theater
• Schloss Charlottenburg
• Scone Palace
• Secret Lagoon
• Seine River Cruise
• Seljalandsfoss Waterfall
• Selska Sora
• Semper Opera House
• Senate Square
• Sergiev Posad
• Shakespeare’s Birthplace
• Sheepdog Demonstration
• Shepherd’s Museum
• Shrewsbury Walking Tour
• Skaftafell National Park
• Skellig Experience
• Skofja Loka
• Skogafoss Waterfall
• Skogar Folk Museum
• Slieve League Cliffs
• Smallest House in Britain
• Smolny Cathedral
• South Pole Inn
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General election: Conservatives pledge £20m each for 30 towns

The Tories said the cost of funding the additional 30 towns would be around £60m a year over 10 years, which they said was "affordable" under plans to clamp down on tax avoidance.

By Alexandra Rogers, political reporter, and Samuel Osborne, news reporter

Saturday 1 June 2024 12:46, UK

The Conservatives have pledged to give £20m to 30 towns across the country - a move the Labour Party has branded a "reckless, unfunded commitment".

Rishi Sunak's party said it would add the towns - many of which are based in the Midlands and north - to its existing long-term plan for towns, increasing the number that will receive financial support to more than 100.

The Tories said local people in each area would decide how the money would be spent, through new town boards composed of community leaders, businesspeople, local government and the local MP.

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The prime minister said the "bold action" would "transform" 30 towns, as he claimed Labour's record in government "shows they don't care about towns - neglecting their needs, allowing them to decline and focusing instead on cities."

"Sir Keir Starmer has no plan to unlock opportunities in towns and would take us back to square one," he said.

"Building on our strong track record of levelling up in Teesside and the Midlands, we will go further across the country to build a secure future for our children and grandchildren."

Andrew Griffith, the science minister, clarified that each of the 30 towns will be handed £20m, rather than this being the total investment.

Asked by Sky News how far the cash will really go, he said: "It's £20m for each of those towns. The cost of this policy is £600m, it phases in over the next 10 years or so."

Some of the towns proposed to be added to the scheme include Tamworth, Preston, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Corby, Halifax, Bognor Regis, Newtown, Flint, Perth and Newry.

A large number are being defended by Tory candidates in this election.

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Which towns has Rishi Sunak pledged £20m in financial support to?

• Tamworth, West Midlands - Labour

• Preston, North West - Labour

• Kidderminster, West Midlands - Conservative

• Redditch, West Midlands - Conservative

• Cannock, West Midlands - Conservative

• Skelmersdale, North West - Labour

• Camborne, South West - Conservative

• Newcastle-under-Lyme, West Midlands - Conservative since 2019

• Thornaby-on-Tees, North East - Conservative since 2019

• Burton upon Trent, West Midlands - Conservative

• Little Hulton, North West - Labour

• Gainsborough, East Midlands - Conservative

• Halifax, Yorkshire and The Humber - Labour

• Ilkeston, East Midlands - Conservative

• Wythenshawe, North West - Labour

• Corby, East Midlands - Conservative

• Grantham, East Midlands - Conservative

• Wigston, East Midlands - Conservative

• Bognor Regis, South East - Conservative

• Dronfield, East Midlands - Conservative

• Fleetwood, North West - Labour

• Alloa, Scotland - Scottish National Party

• Perth, Scotland - Scottish National Party

• Mayfield, Scotland - Scottish National Party since 2019

• Helensburgh, Scotland - Scottish National Party

• Newtown, Wales - Conservative

• Abertillery, Wales - Labour

• Flint, Wales - Conservative gain in 2019, but independent since May 2021

• Enniskillen, Northern Ireland - Sinn Fein

• Newry, Northern Ireland - Sinn Fein

The 30 new towns come on top of Mr Sunak's decision on the eve of the Tory party conference in September last year to award £20m to 55 "overlooked" towns across the UK over a 10-year period.

A further 20 then formed part of the second tranche, which was announced in the March budget.

The Tories said the cost of funding the additional 30 towns would be around £60m a year over 10 years, which they said was "affordable" under plans to clamp down on tax avoidance.

It comes as Mr Sunak launched the Conservatives' campaign battle bus, emblazoned with the slogan "clear plan, bold action, secure future" in Redcar.

But Labour argued the funding ringfenced to pay for investment in the 30 towns was the same as that being used to fund recent announcements to create a new tax free allowance for pensioners and the National Service Plan that would compel those over 18 to take part in either community or military training.

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Sir Keir Starmer has said "wealth creation" is his top priority in an election pitch to the middle class and middle ground, as he unveiled the party's plan to get more people into work , insisting "those who can work, will work".

Sir Keir joined shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves and deputy leader Angela Rayner in unveiling the Labour battle bus this morning in Uxbridge, Boris Johnson's former constituency.

Labour has said its Take Back Control Act will devolve power from Westminster and give communities a new right to request more powers.

It has also put forward its own Green Prosperity Plan, which it says will create 650,000 jobs across the country - although it will no longer spend £28bn a year for the rest of the decade on the country's green transition.

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Ms Rayner said: "Just days ago, Rishi Sunak raided levelling-up cash to fund his teenage Dad's Army.

"Today he's back making yet another reckless unfunded spending commitment, sure to be broken as quickly as it was made.

"Everywhere you look, communities up and down the country are feeling the impact of 14 years of Tory decline: boarded-up shops, soaring bills and a widening wage gap with London."

Liberal Democrat levelling-up, housing and communities spokesperson Helen Morgan said: "This isn't fooling anyone after the Conservatives' broken promises on 'levelling up' since 2019 have completely failed to deliver.

"Their 'levelling-up' agenda over the last few years has pitted councils against each other and left them begging for scraps, and rural areas often failed to benefit at all. We need to see proper funding for local councils alongside more powers for them to make investments they believe in."

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Luke Baldwin to make NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour debut at New Hampshire

MOORESVILLE, N.C. — Rising Modified competitor Luke Baldwin will make his NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour debut at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on Saturday, June 22. Driving the Pace-O-Matic No. 7VA for Sadler-Stanley (SS) Racing, Baldwin will compete with NASCAR‘s best during the only NASCAR national series weekend of the New England racing season.

Competing in the Mohegan Sun 100, Baldwin will get his first taste of drafting in a Modified at the “Magic Mile” oval. He‘s no stranger to racing Modifieds over the last few years; he’s a 602 Modified champion at New Smyrna Speedway‘s World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing and already a Tour-Type Modified winner in a short time in 2024.

Baldwin is excited to take his talent north to New Hampshire to compete on the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour.

“New Hampshire is a dream come true for sure,” Baldwin said. “Growing up, it was one of the coolest races to watch, so having the privilege to run this race is an incredible feeling. The Sadler-Stanley Racing team has a ton of momentum, and I know they‘ll bring a stout piece to New Hampshire.

“It wouldn’t be possible without my mom and dad, Sadler-Stanley Racing, Pace-O-Matic and PSR Products. I can‘t thank them enough. I‘m extremely grateful for this opportunity, and I can‘t wait to go have some fun.”

Hermie Sadler from SS Racing agrees that Baldwin is ready for the challenge.

“It was pretty evident to me early on this season that Luke has ‘it’ for us,” Sadler said. “His ability to do things like adapt to our cars, more horsepower, new tracks, to get that extra speed for qualifying, knowing when to be aggressive and when to save… he is just mature beyond his years. Taking him to a track like New Hampshire was the logical next step for his development.”

The Mohegan Sun 100 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway is set for Saturday, June 22. Practice and qualifying will take place Friday, June 21. Saturday’s race will be shown live on FloRacing when it takes the green flag around 6:30 p.m. ET.

Fans can follow Luke Baldwin across all social media accounts. For more information on Sadler-Stanley Racing, visit Sadler-StanleyRacing.com and follow the team on Facebook at SS Racing for the latest updates, including from the track on race day.

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England will fly out to Germany and to two of their three matches in the group stages at Euro 2024 after choosing to base themselves in a remote part of the country

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England have caused a stir after choosing to fly in the face of UEFA’s sustainability push for Euro 2024 with their travel plans for the tournament.

Gareth Southgate’s side are staying at the five-star Spa & GolfResort Weimarer Land , in east Germany, for the Euros. While it boasts two full-sized pitches and a golf course on its grounds, the luxury resort is also very remote, which creates problems in planning travel to their three Group C fixtures and for any further knockout matches.

England begin their campaign against Serbia in Gelsenkirchen on Sunday, June 16 before facing Denmark in Frankfurt four days later and concluding the group stages against Slovenia in Cologne on Tuesday, June 25. All three of those cities are in the west of Germany, but England decided to base themselves in the east, with the FA shelling out around £800,000 to base the squad at a resort it hopes will provide the perfect relaxed and secluded environment for the players.

Germany used sustainability as a key factor when bidding to host the tournament and is now billing Euro 2024 as the most sustainable Euros ever. The government has spent £27million on green initiatives which include encouraging the 2.7m fans expected to attend not to drive by discounting train tickets and even reducing parking spaces at stadiums.

UEFA has embraced the idea and its environment, social and governance (ESG) strategy for the tournament states that it will “require team transport [to be by] train or coach in Germany”. Teams had to submit their travel plans to UEFA by February 24, but England’s falls some way short of the stated goals.

England have committed to drive the 282km from their training base to the Denmark game in Frankfurt, with an estimated journey time of just over three hours. But Mirror Football understands they will be flying to Gelsenkirchen and Cologne to play Serbia and Slovenia respectively. The nearest airport to their base is 48km away in Erfurt-Weimar and flying will save them from the 369km coach trip to play Serbia and the 393km journey for the Slovenia match.

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UEFA says that regionalised group games will result in a 75 per cent reduction in flights as compared to Euro 2016. But while UEFA have encouraged teams to spurn flying in favour of taking a more environmentally-friendly low-emission coach or by jumping on a train, they have not made it compulsory.

Their message to teams made it clear that flying was fair game for any journey more than three hours. England’s decision not to choose a training base on UEFA’s official list of options in the west of the country made flying almost inevitable, given the focus on minimising journey time to aid player recovery. The team have stressed that they are in accordance with UEFA's guidelines.

If the tournament goes to plan for Southgate then there will likely be more flying involved in the knockout stages , given the location of the matches. If the Three Lions top Group C then they will play their last-16 match in Gelsenkirchen, with victory in that match sending them to Dusseldorf for the quarter-finals. A potential semi-final would be in Dortmund, while the final on July 14 will be in Berlin.

All of this is understandable, but remains disappointing for environmental campaigners, who would like elite footballers to set an example. A group of 13 NGOs wrote to Southgate and his fellow Euro 2024 coaches in March to implore them to make a stand against short-haul flights.

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General Election show on the road as parties launch battle buses

Labour and the Conservatives both launched their battle buses on the weekend.

Political parties have taken to the road this weekend as the General Election battle bus tours get underway.

Saturday morning started in West London, where Labour deputy leader Angela Rayner launched her 5,000-mile UK tour, with help from party leader Sir Keir Starmer and shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves.

The trio was in Uxbridge, where voters went to the polls in July last year. Following the departure of former prime minister Boris Johnson, the Conservatives held on to the seat at a by-election by 495 votes.

Winner Steve Tuckwell will once again face Labour’s Danny Beales in the poll on Thursday July 4.

Labour’s bus is a brand-new, 73-reg Yutong coach – and it’s ultra low emission zone (Ulez) compliant, so did not incur a charge in Uxbridge. The word “Change” – the party’s General Election slogan – appears on the bright red bus more than 30 times.

“I’m reliably told it has got a fridge in the back of it, so check that Boris Johnson isn’t in there,” Sir Keir said at its launch. Mr Johnson hid in a fridge to avoid a TV interview in the run-up to the 2019 election.

The Labour leader told supporters: “All week (Ms Rayner has) been showing me photographs of her bus and now I’ve come to see this fantastic bus.

“It’s rather like Tory defectors. You wait for ages and then three come along in a row.”

The party will use its bus to champion its “power up” agenda, which could become a successor to the Conservatives’ flagship “levelling up” thread if Labour is able to form a government next month.

Ms Reeves said “powering up” means “wherever you come from, whatever your start in life, you have the very best opportunities and potential, and powering up too so that our economy can fulfil its potential”.

As midday approached, Rishi Sunak launched his bus in Redcar on the Yorkshire coast – home turf for the Conservative Prime Minister who will contest the new Richmond and Northallerton seat, within 10 miles of the town.

Conservative incumbent Jacob Young will go up against former Labour MP Anna Turley in Redcar.

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