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Our specialist, expert-led tours put you in the footsteps of the figures who made history. Find out more about our forthcoming tours below.

Medieval Churches of the Cotswolds

4 DAYS, LED BY DR SAMANTHA HAPRER
Join us on this expert-led tour of the Cotswolds' Medieval churches to reveal the stories told through their magnificent art and decorations, and discover the messages the deceased left behind.

War in the West Country: The English Civil War

4 DAYS, LED BY JULIAN HUMPHRYS
On this four-day expert-led history tour based in Bath, you'll explore the west country battlefields of some of the most important battles from the English Civil Wars, investigating the tactics, understanding how the landscapes influenced decisions, and putting yourself in the boots of the soldiers and civilians who were there.

The West Shall Rise for Monmouth

3 DAYS, LED BY DR MARK SHEARWOOD
This new 3-day tour visits the key locations of the Monmouth Rebellion - an attempt to overthrow James II of England by his nephew, James Scott, Duke of Monmouth, which paved the way for the Glorious Revolution. This infamous series of events continues to intrigue and fascinate after three centuries.

War of the Three Kings in Ireland

5 DAYS, LED BY BARRY HILTON
The war between William III and James II, backed by Louis XIV in France, led to more than 200 years of British and Protestant dominance over Ireland. We explore the key battlegrounds and uncovers the dramatic, devastating stories of Boyne, Athlone, Aughrim and Limerick.

Wars of the Roses: War in the North

3 DAYS, LED BY JULIAN HUMPHRYS
Explore the north of England's famous battle sites for unparalleled insight into the action that took place. Plus, you'll visit key castles and take a walking tour of York, the power-base for the House of York and your base for this fascinating short break.

NEW: The Route to Waterloo

5 DAYS, LED BY BARRY HILTON
The Battle of Waterloo pitted a coalition of troops led by the Duke of Wellington against Napoleon Bonaparte, who had escaped from exile to relaunch French attempts to dominate Europe. The decisive battle of its age, Waterloo ended a war that had raged for 23 years and destroyed Napoleon's imperial power forever. Our Tour follows the often-neglected French invasion route into Belgium and the major impact of the Prussian army as it marched towards ‘the sound of the guns’ at Waterloo.

Hearts of Oak - building Britain’s naval empire

4 DAYS, LED BY JD DAVIES
Spend a long weekend examining some of the key locations in Greater London where Britain’s naval empire was built, and exploring the scene of a great naval encounter where the country's great Age of Sail nearly came to an early end.

NEW: The final campaigns of Britain's tragic Civil War in the South

LED BY JULIAN HUMPHRYS
This captivating three-day tour explores the denouement of the British Civil War in the South through the clashes between Sir Ralph Hopton and Sir William Waller, friends who found themselves commanding opposing sides.

Scenes From The Troubled House Of Stewart

4 DAYS LED BY BARRY HILTON
Discover the fascinating origins of the Stuart Royals, a dynasty that shaped Scotland's history, in our immersive four-day tour that journeys through the heart of Scotland's regal past.

Border Reivers – Rebels And Raiders

5 DAYS, LED BY JULIAN HUMPHRYS
The Border Reivers were raiders and bandits known for their lawlessness, raids and acts of violence in the border region between England and Scotland from the late 13th century to the early 17th century. Join us on this tour to investigate their violent lifestyle, and discover what led to their downfall in the late 16th century.

Princes, Preachers and Jacobites - an Edinburgh Study Day

1 DAY, LED BY BARRY HILTON
This one-day Specialist Walking Tour of Edinburgh is guided by historian Barry Hilton and visits to some of the city’s most famous sites, where you'll uncover stories of a famous cast of characters that includes Bonnie Prince Charlie, Mary Queen of Scots and John Knox.

The Wye Valley Castles of the Marcher Earls

5 DAYS, LED BY DR ROB W. JONES
The great fortifications of Caernarfon, Conwy, Beaumaris and Harlech were massive statements of England’s domination over its neighbour, however these were not the first castles built to project English power into Wales. Along the Rivers Wye and Monnow, the Marcher Earls of Pembroke and Hereford studded their lands with stone symbols of lordships and status.

Williamite-Jacobite Wars in the North of Ireland

5 DAYS, LED BY BARRY HILTON
Based in Belfast, this new 5-day tour visits some of the key locations in the great conflicts between the Jacobites and the Williamites in 17th century Ireland, including the Battle of the Boyne; Derry, where Ireland's longest siege took place, and Carrickfergus, where William III landing with an army built to crush the deposed king, James II

The Jacobite Risings in Scotland

4 DAYS, LED BY BARRY HILTON
Attempting to put the Catholic House of Stuart back on the throne, supporters of King James II and his descendants orchestrated a series of rebellions in Scotland over more than 50 years.

The Battles of Crecy and Agincourt

4 DAYS, LED BY JULIAN HUMPHRYS
On this tour in the glorious French countryside of Nord Pas de Calais, we visit two of the most critical battlefields of the 100 Years War between England and France. At Crecy, we look at how the Black Prince won an overwhelming early victory, and then at Agincourt we remember the famous triumph of Henry V.