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Itineraries
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Colchester’s Horrible History
All year round
Join Castle Gaolers on this entertaining walking tour of Colchester - But beware, as this is the story of Colchester with all the nice bits taken out! It is a tale of death and disease, murder and execution, war and riot, witchcraft and burnings, and not forgetting a few ghosts thrown in for good measure.
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£10
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Dedham’s Art and Ancestry Walking Tour
All year round
Join John Constable’s sister Martha, and her husband, Nathaniel as they take you around the village where our famous artist went to school. See the places that would have been familiar to Constable and hear about the characters that have lived here over the years.
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£10
The Rise and Fall of Hertford Castle
1 April - 30 October
This tour charts the rise of Hertford Castle from fortress to royal palace and its subsequent demise only to be remodelled as a gracious gentleman’s residence. The castle has a fascinating history and has been a fortress, royal palace, gaol and school to name just a few of its uses.
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£25
Gorgeous Georgians and Regency Rakes!
01 April - 30 October
The Georgian period in Hertford was full of colourful characters, libertines and rakes. There were highwaymen, a prison reformer, poets, artists and eccentric aristocrats to name just a few. Our walk explores this lively period in Hertford’s history.
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£10
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Commerce, Pleasure & Piracy
1 April - 30 November
Enjoy a walk in the lovely seaside port of Ilfracombe on Devon’s rocky North Coast: hidden coves and hideaways, seaside architecture and a quirky holiday culture with fascinating stories of mariners, pirates, explorers, wartime heroes and pleasure seeking visitors.
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£15
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From Bathers to Bombers
All year round
What a fantastic place to spend a break! Bathe in naturally hot springs and indulge in a beauty treatment or two. After pop into one of the many local eateries for fabulous food, take a stroll amongst honey-coloured buildings, try some retail therapy and later take in a show.
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£65
Discovering the Original Plymouth
All year round
I’ll share with you some of the classic 1950's architecture of the rebuilt city of Plymouth UK, what remains of the medieval old town around Sutton Harbour and the scenic grandeur of the expanse of Plymouth Hoe, with stories about shipwrecks, ‘free trading’ and Elizabethan seafarers.
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£12
Radicals, Rebels and Dissenters
1 April - 30 October
This walk explores Hertford's rich history of religious dissent, radical politics and rowdy elections. This tradition stretches back to the Middle Ages and the Peasants Revolt. Hear about Oliver Cromwell and the less well-known revolt or mutiny of roundhead soldiers in the Civil War.
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£10
Cornish Roots 'Cousin Jacks'
19 May & Wednesday 23 June
On the far south western tip of Britain, bathed in the mild waters of the Gulf Stream, mineral-rich Cornwall has drawn visitors for Millennia: the Romans came to trade for tin two thousand years ago; marauding Vikings plundered the coasts and from the 1800’s generations of miners emigrated taking their culture and expertise with them. They were known as ‘Cousin Jacks’.
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£8
Jewish Canterbury Connections
All year round
On this tour you will walk in the steps of the Jews coming with the Normans at the end of the 11th Century to Canterbury. Subject only to the king, the Norman Castle would be a regular place the medieval Jewish community of Canterbury would have dealings, in good or in bad times.
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£210
Fashionable Folkstone under Fire
All year round
This is a leisurely guided walk through Folkestone. Folkestone is a seaside resort made fashionable by the Victorians, which found itself at the forefront of two of the worst conflicts in the history of mankind. In both world wars it played a very important role. Our Folkestone walk is a story about despair and courage, about parting and reuniting, about bombardments and shelling, about loss and survival.
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£15
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Plymouth, Port of Departure
1 April - 30 November
Enjoy breathtaking views of Plymouth Sound and waterfront whilst strolling across Plymouth Hoe.
See Sir Francis Drake’s statue and the Armada Memorial with stories of exploration, discovery and heroism. Visit cobbled streets around Sutton Harbour and the Barbican’s Elizabethan buildings familiar to the Pilgrim Fathers, who stayed here before journeying to the ‘New World’ on the Mayflower’.
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£15
Castles, Clippers & Cream Teas
1 April - 30 November
Walk around Pendennis Headland with its historic castle that has defended the entrance to Falmouth’s picturesque natural harbour for many centuries. Enjoy sweeping views of the gentle Cornish coast and picturesque Roseland peninsula. Circle Falmouth Bay flanked by golden beaches and gardens with exotic plants and palms and sample local fare by choosing to indulge in a cream tea. Jam first of course!
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£15
Poldark's Tin Coast
1 April - 30 November
Be immersed in heritage as you walk the South West Coast Path between the Botallack and Levant mines, UNESCO Cornish Mining World Heritage Sites. Discover and explore unique mine buildings, a well-preserved arsenic works and locations used in the filming of ‘Poldark’. Enjoy the beauty of Cornwall’s rugged ‘Tin Coast’, watch for choughs chattering above, and marvel at the feats of our ancestors on a guided walk with your local Cornish guide.
Historic Dartmouth Charming River Port
1 April - 30 November
A memorable and scenic walk around the lovely town and port of Dartmouth uncovering stories of discovery and exploration, seaborne raids, traders and great endeavour. We explore the old town’s narrow streets and stone stairs, its wharfs, castles and the wonderful views across the estuary and out to sea.
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Walk Portreath World Heritage Port
1 April - 30 November
Discover lesser-known corners of Portreath, Cornish Mining World Heritage Site once Georgian spa, bustling Victorian port and now small resort on Cornwall’s Atlantic coast. Explore the harbour, village and beach on a walk with your local Cornish Blue Badge Guide.
Kings, Castles, Sailors and Spices
1 April - 30 November
Portsmouth, The Waterfront City, has played a central part in Britain’s maritime and naval history. Stories of Kings, Queens, war and peace, conquest and trade across the Globe are all there to be told. We discover the links great personalities such Richard I and Henry VIII, Nelson and Eisenhower had with Portsmouth and enjoy engaging with literary figures such as Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Dickens and Jane Austen who lived or wrote about the city.
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£15
Quaint and Quirky Medieval Kent
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A warm welcome to Sandwich which has welcomed Kings and Queens, Archbishops, and Merchants, Migrants and settlers since the earliest of times. You will learn of our battle with the fickle sea, and how we have re-invented ourselves many times. We wander through churchyards and secret passages to the quayside and back to the historic centre of Sandwich via (arguably) the longest row of timber-framed houses to be found anywhere in England.
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£210
Dartmouth Heritage Tour
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Dartmouth is one of Devon’s hidden gems, a ‘piece of heaven in Devon’ and is steeped in maritime history dating back a thousand years. It has featured in the Crusades, the triangular trade with America and Europe, was the location of the Speedwell repairs when sailing alongside the Mayflower to The New World, and latterly it played an important role the Second World War.
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£8
Mayflower & Pilgrim Road Trip
All year round
Embark on your personal journey delving into the history of the Pilgrims and the iconic Mayflower voyage, all at your own pace and convenience. Trace the footsteps of the Pilgrims, immersing yourself in historical significance through our recommended itineraries and self-guided tours of key Mayflower & Pilgrim sites.
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£6.99
Cultural Roots in the Heart of England Road Trip
All year round
You’re guaranteed to find inspiration with this multi-experience road trip that will take you through a cultural, musical and literary encounter, uncovering American cultural roots, deep in the quintessential English countryside
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£6.99
​Guiding
The British Guild of Tourist Guides offer walking tours, themed tours, visits to museums and galleries, and tours by private cars, all with entertaining, reliable and professional guides.
The British Guild of Tourist Guides is the national membership organisation for Blue Badge Tourist Guides throughout Britain and offer knowledge and expertise to bring the destination to life.​ Please find more information on guided tours developed for you to reconnect with the highlighted destinations.
The Institute of Tourist Guiding is a professional membership organisation which is committed to developing, maintaining and promoting professional standards in tourist guiding.
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