Royal Air Force Station Waddington in Lincolnshire, the county that is considered by many to be the traditional heartland and spiritual home of the Royal Air Force, has been host since 1995 to the RAF's biggest air show. It has a well-earned reputation for appealing to enthusiasts and families alike, and is considered to be one of the UK's top military air shows.

Alton Towers is one of the world’s leading theme park resorts! With a host of rides and attractions spread over 500 acres of countryside, truly a fantastic day out for the whole family. It is home to some of the UK’s best known rollercoaster’s including Nemesis, Oblivion, Air and Rita – queen of speed.

With around 30 species of mammal roaming 200 hectares of land, plus a few birds, reptiles and invertebrates. The welfare of these animals is of top priority, and Knowsley believe that the extra space available in the safari park enables the animals to live as natural a life as possible in the park. Today, Knowsley Safari Park is one of Merseyside's premier leisure attractions, and has won several awards for tourism and its animal husbandry. Join us as we take a drive round this excellent park and come even closer to nature.

Beyond Bamburgh and the tidal estuary-like mud flats of Budle Bay, is Holy Island, still often known by its more ancient name of Lindisfarne. It is only accessible from the mainland at low tide by means of a causeway, which can be reached from the village of Beal. To the south of the more modern road-surface causeway, a series of stakes mark the old route across to the island called the `Pilgrims Way' which was used in ancient times by visitors to the great Christian centre of Lindisfarne. Again this could be crossed only at low tide. The modern causeway reaches the island at a point called the snook, at the western tip of a long sandy peninsula, which leads the road to the attractive Holy Island village and the nearby ruins of a Norman priory.

The Great Yorkshire Show is the North's leading agricultural event and takes place in July 2011 on the 250-acre Great Yorkshire Showground on the edge of the spa town of Harrogate. 2011 will be the 153rd Great Yorkshire Show and will be a celebration of agriculture and country life. The Main Ring is the hub of the Show - providing a wonderful setting for International Show Jumping and the World-Class Cattle Parade.

The 250-acre site is filled with animals, country demonstrations, have-a-go activities and the Great Yorkshire Cheese & Dairy Show. Plus there's fashion, rural crafts and shopping! Admission ticket is an optional extra; please choose your ticket type when booking.

Whitby's skyline is dominated by the ruins of St. Hilda's Abbey, high on Whitby's East Cliff. Spreading below Whitby, a maze of alleyways and narrow streets run down to the busy quayside.

From the old town of Whitby, 199 steps lead up to the parish church of St. Mary, whose churchyard on Whitby's East Cliff gave Bram Stoker the inspiration to write his world famous book, Dracula.

Chatsworth House containing priceless works of art, parkland landscaped by Capability Brown and formal gardens with cascading waterfalls, giant rockeries, walks in wooded areas, gift shop. A wonderful day out for children of all ages too with a farmyard adventure playground, we also visit the farm shop.

Lightwater Valley Theme Park is simply bursting with 175 acres of action-packed adventures, from the dark and mysterious subterranean world of Raptor Attack to the dizzying heights of Whirlwind and (new for 2011) the swashbuckling world of Skeleton Cove!

Ahoy there! Watch out for those wicked pirates and all their friends! You’ll never know when you're going to get wet on the Boozy Barrel Boat Ride, and don't forget your bucket and spade for Captain Sandy’s Play Cove.

Perched on the official 'drier side of Britain', Skegness is a seaside resort that's small enough to offer a friendly atmosphere but large enough to provide hours of entertainment for young and old alike. Skegness has an award winning six mile long beach and many superb attractions including gardens, golf courses and the theatre.