Category: Half Day Tours
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A Tour of The Blue John Caves
A Tour of The Blue John Caves Description: The Blue John Cavern at Castleton in the Peak District is world famous. It is home to 8 of the 14 known varieties of Blue John stone. Minerals have been mined here for centuries and continues to be in the winter months. The tour of the cavern…
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Discover Manchester Walking Tour
Discover Manchester Walking Tour Description: Manchester is often described as the first modern city and the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution. Your guide will walk you through the city, pointing out Manchester’s most famous and spectacular landmarks. You will learn the rich history behind these landmarks and the story of Manchester from its origins right…
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A Tour to The World of Wedgwood
A Tour to The World of Wedgwood Description: Nestled in acres of stunning Staffordshire countryside, The World of Wedgwood is a unique visitor experience celebrating the very best of British industrial and design heritage. Here, you can visit the Wedgwood Factory, the only place in the world where jasperware – the most famous of Josiah’s inventions –…
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Eat The City – A Magnificent Manchester Food Tour
Eat The City – A Magnificent Manchester Food Tour Description: One of the best ways to learn about a city is through its food and drink. Take a gastronomic adventure to sample some of the best food and drink the city has to offer and learn an insight into the city’s past, present and future.…
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Gorton Monastery: Manchester’s Taj Mahal
Gorton Monastery: Manchester’s Taj Mahal Description: This iconic and magnificent Monastery was built in the 18th century and is still the responsibility of The Monastery of St. Francis and Gorton Trust. The transformation from a state of near dereliction to an award-winning centre of inspiration has been an incredible tale of almost miraculous achievement. This…
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Suffragette City – The Pankhursts Walking Tour
Suffragette City – The Pankhursts Walking Tour Description: It is now over a hundred years (1 December 1919) since a woman entered the British Parliament for the first time. American socialite Nancy Astor won a by-election for the Unionists in Plymouth Sutton, ironically replacing her husband, Waldorf Astor, who had just been ennobled. The campaign…
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Manchester River Cruise
Manchester River Cruise with Salford Quays Discovery Description: See Manchester from another perspective on a scenic canal cruise. Board the cruise at the heart of Manchester’s old docklands, Salford Quays. See sights from the modern Media City, now home to the BBC and the new home of ITV’s Coronation Street. Pass by the first of…