Thomas Hardy's Wessex
Salisbury, Dorset, Weymouth, Poole, Stonehenge
A three-night tour discovering the life and inspiration of one of England’s finest authors
Led by Harriet Still
The Cistercian Impact
North Yorkshire
A four-day tour of the three great Cistercian Abbeys in Yorkshire
Led by Dr Emma Wells
Wye Valley Castles of the Marcher Earls
Hereford, Chepstow, Goodrich, Raglan
A five-day tour exploring the Wye Valley castles of the Marcher Earls
Led by Dr Rob Jones
Flanders' Western Front
Mons & Ypres
A 4-night tour discover the fate of the British Expeditionary Force in Flanders
Led by Christopher Chanter
Churches of Middle Ages York
York
A 3-night tour through the centre of Christianity in the North
Led by Dr Emma J Wells
Picture courtesy of Janice Carlson / Shutterstock
The Jacobite Rebellions in Scotland
Killiecrankie, Glencoe, Fort William, Culloden
A 3-night weekend expert-led history tour exploring the Jacobite Risings of the 17th and 18th centuries in Scotland
Led by Barry Hilton
Picture courtesy of Mary Evans Picture Library
Discovering the Medieval Churches of the Cotswolds
Cirencester, Malmesbury, Warwick, Tewkesbury
A 3-night tour exploring the art and artefacts of Medieval churches in the Cotswolds
Led by Dr Samantha Harper
Wars of the Roses
Warwick, Bosworth, Delapré Abbey, Leicester
A 3-night history holiday based in Warwick, with exceptional access to the biggest battlefields
Led by Mike Ingram
Hearts of Oak
Rochester, Deptford, Greenwich, Upnor Castle, Chatham Dockyard
A weekend-tour based in Rochester, exploring the locations Britain’s naval empire was formed
Led by Andrew Lambert
Picture courtesy of Thaliastock / Mary Evans
Marlborough's Triumphs in Belgium
Ramillies, Oudenarde & Malplaquet
A 3-night tour visiting the sites of Marlborough's battles in Belgium
Led by James Falkner
Picture courtesyof Mary Evans / The Everett Collection
War in the West
Bath, Lansdown Hill, Roundway Down, Newbury, Donnington Castle
A three-night history tour based in Bath, exploring the English Civil War in the West Country
Led by Julian Humphrys
Picture courtesy of the National Army Museum / Mary Evans Picture Library
Welcome to Promenades Travel and our expert-led, small-group history holidays
Are you fascinated by British history? Promenades Travel is a specialist tour operator that creates expert-led short breaks exploring some of the most important periods in Britain's past.
Tours are led by historians and authors who guide you round the battlefields, castles and churches where British history was made, bringing you illuminating insight into the people and politics that shaped the most memorable events.
Our small-group tours are welcoming for solo travellers and couples who want to expand their knowledge and understanding of a subject, and we offer alternative activities if you're travelling with a partner who doesn't share your passion for the past.
Tours are led by historians and authors who guide you round the battlefields, castles and churches where British history was made, bringing you illuminating insight into the people and politics that shaped the most memorable events.
Our small-group tours are welcoming for solo travellers and couples who want to expand their knowledge and understanding of a subject, and we offer alternative activities if you're travelling with a partner who doesn't share your passion for the past.
Latest news
Following the launch of the Government's roadmap for leaving lockdown, we have postponed all tours taking place before 17 May 2021, with new dates to be announced shortly. All other tours are taking place with appropriate social distancing and covered by our COVID money-back guarantee. See our revised 2021 programme here.
Why book with Promenades Travel...
Specialist
Small-group tours led by experts
Inclusive
Alternative activities for partners
Luxury
Great quality hotels and transport
Peace of mind
Payments are fully protected