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.

Two shows are now held each year at the Great Yorkshire Showground in Harrogate, where you can enjoy the purpose-built event facilities as well as fully ramped and floored marquees. Over 70% of the show is undercover and most of it is on hard surfacing, making it particularly suitable for disabled visitors and a grand day out - whatever the weather.

The Great Yorkshire Show is the North's leading agricultural event and takes place in July 2013 on the 250-acre Great Yorkshire Showground on the edge of the spa town of Harrogate. 2013 will be the 155th 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.

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.

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.

Situated just 5 miles outside Manchester city centre visitors have the choice of 230 stores along 3 miles of granite and marble boulevards. Stores range from designer and high fashion outlets along Regent Crescent including the first Selfridges outside London to favourite high street names. The Centre's leisure and dining area - The Orient hosts 36 restaurants and fast food eateries. It is also home to the Odeon 20 screen cinema - one of the largest in the UK.

We make our way to Pickering on the edge of the North Yorkshire Moors before we continue to the platform to meet the train for a scenic journey across the Moors to Goathland, here the coach will be waiting for you and after some free time in Goathland, we then travel to spend the afternoon in Whitby, returning late afternoon.

With a morning departure we head to Chester for some free time to look around the shops and treat yourself to something nice! We then head to the Mill Hotel, where moored outside is the restaurant cruiser, our vessel for the next few hours. Once onboard a delicious three-course lunch is served, dine in comfort and watch the landscape float by as you travel through locks and tunnels along the Shropshire Union Canal.