St Michael's Mount, engraving 1813 after J. Farington RA.

Henley-on-Thames, watercolour by Ernest W. Haslehurst, publ. c. 1930.

Clifton Suspension Bridge, near Bristol, wood engraving c. 1880.

England Tours

Join us on a small-group cultural tour of England, where expert lecturers and privileged access create an unrivalled sense of depth and perspicacity. Whether we’re exploring Chatsworth in the Peak District, celebrating the life and work of JMW Turner or enjoying a private choral recital in a moorland church.

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Exploring England on a cultural tour

Our extensive programme of escorted tours makes merry with England’s rich artistic, industrial and political heritage. In Derbyshire, specially-arranged visits give us a rare insider’s view of the county’s most magnificent country houses, some of which are not regularly open to the public. Meanwhile, from Durham down to Winchester English cathedrals are our focus, as we admire not just their architectural ambition but also the problem-solving abilities of their builders.

Often, pre-eminent historians lead the way. Best-selling author Marc Morris is our guide through the Plantagenet castles and churches of Sussex and Kent, while Katherine Carter, curator of Winston Churchill’s home at Chartwell, takes us in search of the great war leader’s haunts. We work closely with music critics and broadcasters too. No wonder: private music festivals and Glyndebourne opera tours are essentials in our England tours.

Expert speakers

Spotlight on England

Ely Cathedral

The mighty Norman nave and transepts (c. 1110–30), with their thick walls, tiers of arches and clusters of shafts, leads to the crossing and its unique 14th-century octagonal lantern, a work of genius.

Visited on: 'The Cathedrals of England'

Settle–Carlisle Railway

‘The most spectacular piece of railway engineering in Britain’, the Settle–Carlisle Railway (built 1869–75) traverses the moorland hills of the Yorkshire Dales. Twice last century it faced closure, but it survives as England’s most scenically exciting rail journey.

Traversed on: 'Early Railways: The North'

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A selection of our bases in England

Other bases:

The Lygon Arms, Broadway

The Bay Tree Hotel, Burford

The Lamb, Burford

The University Arms, Cambridge

Hotel Indigo, Durham

The Grand Hotel, Eastbourne

The Greenbank Hotel, Falmouth

The Hilton, London Paddington

The Compleat Angler, Marlow

Hotel Indigo, Newcastle

The Feathers Hotel, Oxford

The Barnsdale, Rutland

Sidmouth Harbour Hotel, Sidmouth

Lainston House Hotel, Winchester

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Renaissance Choral Day Gems from the golden age of polyphony in three London churches

Extremadura Landscape, history and food in rural Spain

The Divine Office: Choral Music in Oxford A unique event of exceptional musical intensity and spiritual potency

Renaissance Choral Day Gems from the golden age of polyphony in three London churches

Footpaths of Umbria Walks, art and wine between Arezzo and Assisi

Birth of the Modern Britain in the Age of Jane Austen & JMW Turner

In Churchill’s Footsteps Oxfordshire, London & Kent

Norman Conquest and Plantagenet Power Great castles and churches of south-east England

" All three concerts were superb. I felt very privileged to be able to hear such highly skilled young professionals demonstrating their musicianship. " Renaissance Choral Day - Gems from the golden age of polyphony in three London churches

" A terrific balance between countryside and historical centres. " Extremadura - Landscape, history and food in rural Spain

" It was an honour to be part of an audience in such auspicious surroundings. We were essentially provided with a divine and memorable week and a sense of individual achievement. Thank you so much. " The Divine Office: Choral Music in Oxford - A unique event of exceptional musical intensity and spiritual potency

" Sublime choral music in wonderful churches, delicious lunch, seamless organisation. " Renaissance Choral Day - Gems from the golden age of polyphony in three London churches

" We appreciated getting off the beaten track but we still thought we had a very good exposure to many of the highlights of Umbria. " Footpaths of Umbria - Walks, art and wine between Arezzo and Assisi

" The excellence in the smallest detail, from hotel selection to minute by minute organisation of each day and evening, the highest possible quality of the lectures, despite initial terror of finding one knew nothing, but realising one was there to learn after all, as were most attendees. " Birth of the Modern - Britain in the Age of Jane Austen & JMW Turner

" I was already a “Churchillian”. Upon completion, I am even more dazzled by the man. We considered this very good value – highly informative and very enjoyable. " In Churchill’s Footsteps - Oxfordshire, London & Kent

" We keep coming back to Martin Randall Travel because you are the best. " Norman Conquest and Plantagenet Power - Great castles and churches of south-east England

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England Tours

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Exploring England on a cultural tour

Expert speakers

Dr Hugh Doherty

Mrs Janet Sinclair

Mr Anthony Lambert

Dr Marc Morris

Spotlight on England

Ely Cathedral

Settle–Carlisle Railway

Holy Island

Blenheim Palace

Glyndebourne

Sissinghurst

Important information

Pound Sterling (£)

GMT+1

Type G

A selection of our bases in England

The North

The Midlands & The East

The South East

The South West

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Exploring England on a cultural tour

Expert speakers

Dr Hugh Doherty

Mrs Janet Sinclair

Mr Anthony Lambert

Dr Marc Morris

Spotlight on England

Ely Cathedral

Settle–Carlisle Railway

Holy Island

Blenheim Palace

Glyndebourne

Sissinghurst

Important information

Pound Sterling (£)

GMT+1

Type G

A selection of our bases in England

The North

The Midlands & The East

The South East

The South West

Other bases:

You may be interested in cultural tours in:

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