Special Interest Excursions

Admirals House

Legend has it that Admiral Nelsons body was brought to the house after Trafalgar, his brandy soaked body was taken into the dining room to unsuccessfully remove the shot. His body was returned to the brandy barrel to continue its journey to London and a heroes welcome. More information and port distances

Admiral Nelson, Bath

Admiral Nelson is believed to have first visited Bath in 1772. Gainsborough painted his portrait whilst he was living at #17 The Circus. In 1781, Nelson chose to return to Bath to convalesce after the ill-fated expedition to San Juan in the Caribbean, taking advantage of the therapy of the water and baths. He was granted "Freedom of the City" after the great naval victory of Cape St Vincent. Evidence of Nelson's associations with Bath include the house in Pierrepoint Street, Nelson Place and Nile Street, named after the great victory of the Nile in 1798. More information and port distances

Bovington Tank Museum

The Tank Museum in Bovington Dorset houses the world's largest and finest collection of Armoured Fighting Vehicles from unique World War 1 tanks to the latest main battle tank of the British Army - Challenger. The Museum has a collection of almost 300 vehicles from over 26 countries.

Britannia Royal Naval College

High on a hill above the town of Dartmouth in Devon, south west England, Britannia Royal Naval College has been training Royal Naval officers on this site since 1905. In fact, naval officers' training in Dartmouth goes back to 1863, when the old wooden hull HMS BRITANNIA was first moored in the River Dart.

The Royal Family trained here for naval service. The then young Princess Elizabeth first met Prince Philip here when she visited with her parents. He was training there.

Buckland Abbey

700-year-old building with fine 16th-century great hall, associated with Elizabethan seafarers Drake and Grenville containing much memorabilia from their time. More information.

Charlestown

Crownhill Fort

Custom House Quay

For 150 yrs, Falmouth was the only place where the mail came in and out of the country - In The Packet Ships. If you were the captain of one of the ships you would land at Customs House Quay. For 150 yrs, Falmouth was 2nd only to London for knowing the news of the day.

Dartmoor National Park

ParkHeather-covered moorland and deep wooded gorges, beautiful lake-like reservoirs and tumbling rocky rivers, thriving market towns and villages, patchwork farmland and craggy granite tors, the Dartmoor National Park covers an area of 368 square miles - the largest, and wildest, area of open country in southern England.

Kathleen & May

In Ilfracombe you can find one of the last three masted schooners to ply her trade in these waters Rescued from dereliction in 1998 and magnificently restored, walk the plank & experience life aboard on of the last tall ships.

Hardy Monument

On a hill near Portesham with glorious views across the Dorset countryside to the sea, stands a monument, erected in 1844 to commemorate Vice Admiral Sir Thomas Masterman Hardy, Flag Captain of HMS Victory at the Battle of Trafalgar. Most famously known as Nelson’s ‘Kiss me Hardy’. More information and port distances

Mount Edgcumbe House

For the first time in England a house was built to take advantage of the wonderful situation and views rather than as a defensive house built around a courtyard.  Although the Banqueting Hall adjoining the House was damaged in Civil War.  It was to see many changes to its structure over the years, but none more dramatic than in 1941, when the House was gutted by enemy action.1958 saw the beginning of reconstruction when the House was restored to its original 16th century proportions by the 6th Earl.

National Maritime Museum Cornwall

With breathtaking views from the 29m tower, one of only three natural underwater viewing locations in the world, hands-on interactive, audio visual immersive experiences, talks, special exhibitions and the opportunity to get out onto the water and discover the marine life around our coastline, this new generation of Museum has something for everyone. More information.

Portland Castle

The history of this fortress, is diverse and fascinating. Built by Henry VIII to defend Weymouth against possible French and Spanish invasion, its squat appearance is typical of the artillery forts built in the early 1540s. It first witnessed serious fighting during the Civil War, when it was seized by both Parliamentarians and Royalists. It became a Seaplane Station during World War I, and was in the forefront of the D-Day preparations which helped to end World War II.

Plymouth City Museum

Merchants House
The house, dating from the 17th century, tells the story of Plymouth in the Victorian era and the Second World War and features the historic Park Pharmacy.

Smeatons Tower

One of the world's most famous lighthouses this triumph of 18th century engineering was built on the treacherous Eddystone Rocks 14 miles out at sea off Plymouth. Moved by the Victorians to Plymouth Hoe it has recently been restored to its original glory.

Trebah Garden

On 1 June a regiment of 7,500 men of the 29 US Infantry Division with their tanks, guns and transport embarked from Trebah Beach in ten 150 foot flat-bottomed landing craft.  For five miserable days they battled through enormous seas to the Isle of Wight and then on to the D-Day assault landing on Omaha Beach in Normandy, where they suffered grievous casualties.  A memorial at the bottom of the garden commemorates the courage of these brave young American soldiers.