Admired for their stately appearance and grand country style, the castles and manors of the UK bring a fairytale-like quality to any holiday in Britain. But why just view these tower embellished fortr…
A royal tour of Britain
If you’re thinking about a trip to the UK, chances are you’re thinking about adding a touch of royalty to your travel plans. Back-Roads Touring may just have the perfect small group tour f…
Visit the Chelsea Flower Show
The Chelsea Flower Show is much more than a stunning annual celebration of all things horticulture, it’s a botanical extravaganza. Showcasing the best in garden design and boasting stunning disp…
Battle of Britain tour
The Second World War was a defining moment in the history of Britain and to make it come alive, touring battlefields is a powerful, immersive, experience you’ll never forget. Add the museums, wa…
Britain’s great storytellers
Britain has a rich literary history as the place where some of the world’s most-loved characters were created and celebrated prose was written. Over the centuries, great poets and authors penned…
Britain’s great garden tours
Small-group touring and special interest tours are on the rise in popularity as travellers look for ways to immerse themselves in a destination with like-minded people. Avid gardeners for example are …
New Back-Roads Tours for 2018
It’s not too late to start thinking about your 2018 European holiday. Whether it’s the castles of Ireland and Britain, the wineries of Tuscany and France or the Roman ruins and religious sites of Port…
Heading to the UK? Try one of these short breaks
Holidays to the United Kingdom come in many sizes. For most of us, we’re visiting friends or relatives, or just holidaying for a short period of time. While it’s great to catch up with loved ones whil…
Behind-the-scenes with a Back-Roads tour leader
As anyone who has ever been on an organised tour knows, having a tour leader who is engaged and passionate, who shows a genuine interest in their guests and the destinations visited, can make all the …
Musings of a Back Roads tour guide
For over twenty-five years, Back Roads Touring has been taking travellers on exciting journeys through Europe. With their road-less-travelled approach, and their dedication to immersive, local experie…