Top East Midlands Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises

There is no better way to enjoy a delightful Autumn day than packing your rucksack, lacing those boots and taking a walk back in time, through one of North Nottinghamshire’s most historic towns, quaint villages, pretty waterways and surrounding countryside. The small and attractive market town of East Retford in North Nottinghamshire is one of the oldest boroughs in England and is steeped in history and local folklore, from the notorious Highwayman, Dick Turpin, to the most legendary outlaw, Robin Hood. Our walk takes us over field edge tracks, through ancient woodland and by road, before joining our pretty waterway path along the Chesterfield Canal, where we will stop for a delightful picnic provided by BaRnby’s from Blyth.

Together with the professional guide, you will visit the most charming places in the city. Boston today is a diverse and vibrant town to explore and discover, with a range of quality national and independent shops, wonderful dining experiences and a unique history and heritage. You will have a chance to explore the city, while hearing fascinating facts and legends. What is the American legacy in Boston? You will be surprised how many stories are hidden in the streets, buildings and corners of Boston. Your charming guide will tell you what is special and unique about living in this city. Perfect for those who are visiting the city for the first time and want to get the most of it!

Dambusters Run, Bleaklow & Kinder Sightseeing Tour On the night of 16 May 1943 nineteen Lancasters from the specially formed 617 Squadron took off from RAF Scampton in Lincolnshire on a daring raid that was to take them deep into Germany. On the bombing run an exact height of 60 feet had to be held. To facilitate this two spotlights were fitted below the Lancaster so that the spots of light would coincide on the surface of the water when flying at precisely 60 feet. The Peak District is one of England's beautiful National Parks. The flight will take you through the Peak District covering Chatsworth House, the Mam Tor rock formations and Lady Bower reservoir/Derwent Valley where the RAF trained for the Dam Buster flights during World War II. Passengers will have the opportunity to appreciate this special piece of aviation history as well taking in views of outstanding natural beauty.

Extended Nottingham City and Countryside Tour There is nothing quite like the sensation of hovering in a powerful, fast-moving helicopter - looking down at the ground just a few feet below. But there is no time to ponder, as your pilot has applied power and you can feel the helicopter accelerating over the ground and now you are climbing, flying away to 1000 feet. Whilst you admire the breath-taking countryside, your pilot will point out the local landmarks. Gradually the helicopter returns gently to earth. Don't forget to take your camera, so you can you can re-live the experience with friends and family and show off your fantastic photographs. A helicopter pleasure flight is the 'must-have' this season. Book your thrill of a lifetime today!

The exclusive tour only in the Christmas period! This special times brings magic in Boston. Together with the professional local guide, you will visit the most beautifully decorated places in Boston. You will feel spellbound with a charming atmosphere, which you can feel only this time of the year! What is the story of the Christmas tree? Who was the first to decorate it in the world? What magical things can happen during the Christmas period? Have you heard about Christmas spells? You will hear miraculous Christmas legends about Boston. You will visit the Christmas market of city Boston. The Christmas Market will feature live entertainment in the evening, a variety of stalls in the Market Place and Wide Bargate, Santa’s Grotto (in the Stump), the Lights Switch On, by Christmas in Boston, and much more. What makes it so popular? What local products must taste at Christmas? Fill your heart with the joy and experience magic of Boston.

Don’t just eat English scones: learn to bake them during a small-group cookery class in a Cotswolds village. Join a local home cook in her 15th-century thatched cottage in the hamlet of Hanwell, and learn to make traditional scones using a recipe inherited from her grandmother. While your scones bake, take a walking tour of the village before enjoying them with jam, clotted cream, and a pot of afternoon tea.

Socially distancing tour. So, you arrive in Nottingham and want to know all about it. You have 3 choices available to you. 1. Go on a guided tour and see all those sights you read about before you came. 2. Walk around aimlessly hoping that the Gods of tourism will guide you. 3. Go to snikkit dot com and see what like minded locals want you to see about their home. Snikkit dot com will show you everything about Nottingham. The main sites The history The people But also the small stories, the best pubs and bars, where the locals eat and much much more. This is your tour at your own pace and at your convenience. We have done all the homework for you and found and researched all the stories and facts you need for an enlightening self guided tour of Nottingham's history, buildings, music, ghosts and arts. Once logged in you are the boss, you decide what you want to see and when you want to see it.

Pillions/Passengers are charged at a lower rate please contact for details. On this single day tour it is more of a view from the saddle. We start with a quick scenic ride to a famous Cotswold brewery for breakfast and some photos. After breakfast we head to an ancient and mystic relic site. After a short stop we head for some famous towns with an incredible view from a twisty B Road. We then arrive at one of the prettiest village in England. We'll move on for a spot of Lunch where we will visit a Roman villa off of one of the most famous roman roads in England. Making our way onward to more well known towns and villages. We then end the ride with a view of an ancient Tower.

5 hot points will make this rental unique: • Heathrow Airport pickup/drop-off option • No speed limitation (Always 4G) at any level of data usage • Travel with one device through all EU countries including Switzerland • Return your device from your final stop in the UK • Relax with 24/7 live support Other benefits: • Enjoy unlimited data and share up to 10 people/device • Easy booking steps: 1. Select the rental option from 3 to 14 days 2. Provide your delivery/return addresses. Know before you go: • Orders received after 5 pm (GMT+2) will be shipped on the following business day. • The WiFi device's battery lasts up to 5 hours. • Connection speed may be affected depending on mobile coverage. • The local partner will send Terms & Conditions within 12h after your booking. By start using the Services, You acknowledge that you have read and understood the Terms and that you agree to be bound by them.

I will show you some of the wonderful locations in my Rolls Royce or Bentley. I am a former History master from a well known Independent School and hope to educate and entertain you. Since it is bespoke you can choose which areas of history and their locations interest you. You could choose Sulgrave Manor, the ancestral home of George Washington and/or Canon's Ashby, one of the former monasteries dissolved on the orders of King Henry VIII. Alternatively, you can visit Blenheim Palace, home of the Duke of Marlborough and birthplace and grave of the greatest Englishman, Winston Churchill. There is an opportunity to visit delightful villages in the Cotswolds or visit the Downton Abbey locations. Trips can include Hampton Court, built by Wolsey and stolen by Henry VIII (explore the Palace and understand the ramifications of the Royal Divorce, the confiscation of land from the Church to the spread of its wealth and its eventual impact on liberty and the growth of the British Empire).

The "Queen of the Midlands" is a city in England affectionately known as Nottingham. Nottingham fuses its dynamic county capital origins with big-city aspirations and evocative historical sights. A city of rich history, for its legends, particularly one of Robin Hood and his merry men. Discover traces of history in many medieval architecture as well as monuments and also admire the most prominent landmarks of the city.