In a strange twist of fate, the latest generation of Merrell's successful Chameleon range of walking boots arrived for us to try out just before the UK was placed under lockdown, due to the Coronavirus.  It was like finding a golden ticket, only to discover that Willy Wonka had furloughed his Oompah Loompahs and closed the factory gates.

These are, indeed, strange times we find ourselves in!  The global tourism and leisure travel industry has been decimated as the world has adjusted to unprecedented travel restrictions, social distancing and the need to self isolate in order to combat the spread of the Coronavirus.  It's not just the travel industry that has been affected of course, but businesses across the board, small and large.

In line with the updated guidance from the government, we have taken the decision to suspend the availability of all our tours until May 31 2020, subject to review.  We place the highest emphasis on our customers' safety and wellbeing and, as a small, family business, we recognise that health concerns must come first.

Lyme Park is one of the most popular locations to visit on our Peak District Tours, whether it is for fans of the 1995 BBC production of Pride & Prejudice, or just as part of a scenic experience.  Situated a few miles from the Peak District national park, Lyme is the largest house in Cheshire and is Grade 1 listed.  Lyme's history can be traced as far back as 1346, when the estate was gifted to Sir Thomas Danyers by Edward III, in gratitude for his service to the Black Prince at the Battle of Crecy.  Danyers had retrieved the standard of the Black Prince and was rewarded with annuity of 40 marks per year, which could be exchanged for land belonging to the Black Prince.