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Make Memories with Mum this Mother’s Day

This Mother’s Day, forget flowers and chocolates that only last a few days, and instead, share lifetime memory-making experiences. Rabbie’s offers tours to treat your mum across the UK and Ireland, available to book now.

Book the perfect day trip to sample some of the country’s most iconic sweet treats, visit destinations that double as some of our favourite on-screen locations, and to celebrate the special lady in your life. Rabbie’s day trips include:

Explore England’s most famous pudding and finest tea rooms – link

Derbyshire and the Peak District are home to quaint villages and even quainter tea rooms, the perfect place to enjoy cake and tea with mum. On this one-day tour departing from Manchester, visit and indulge in the village of Bakewell, homeplace of the famous Bakewell Pudding.

A unique vista awaits at Monsal Head, as an old rail line viaduct cuts dramatically through the green hills. To make a memorable Mother’s Day, why not try something new with your mum, and at Poole’s Cavern explore the enormous limestone cave system that has been described as one of the wonders of the Peak District.

Departing from Manchester, prices for the one-day Idyllic England: Derbyshire & the Peak District tour is available from £51 per person.

Indulge in Georgian elegance in Bath – link

Bath leaves visitors spoiled for choice for Mother’s Day. Boutique shops, extravagant afternoon teas, and grand Georgian avenues offer options for however you and your mum wish to spend the afternoon.

But before this, Rabbie’s begins the day with style, with a visit to the largest stone circle in the world in Avebury. Choose to spend a quiet moment among the stones or visit the nearby village shops. Next is the picturesque village of Lacock, a rural setting so beautiful that it’s been used as setting for everything from Downton Abbey, to Harry Potter, and Pride and Prejudice.

Whether you’ve snacked on delicious cakes and sandwiches from Lacock’s renowned bakery and inns, or have saved yourself for Bath’s luxurious coffee houses and patisseries, your afternoon is guaranteed to be a delight.

The one-day Bath, Avebury & Lacock Village tour departs from London, with prices from £76 per person.

Extended breaks are a great way for siblings to treat their mum together, and create whole new memories. Rabbie’s offers extended trips across the UK and Ireland, including:

Dingle, Killarney & the Wild Atlantic Way

Find out why the Wild Atlantic Way is known as one of the most beautiful coastlines in the world on this three-day tour of breath-taking views and vibrant Irish culture.

Explore the mountains, lakes, and ancient spiritual structures in Glendalough, and amble through ‘Ireland’s Prettiest Village’, Adare, where classic thatched cottages abound. Use the local knowledge of the driver-guide to discover the best of the peninsula including highlights such as Conor Pass, Tóchar Maothaithe, the Beehive Huts, Slea Head, and Gallarus Oratory.

And enjoy the lively town of Killarney, a thriving town that welcomes visitors all year round and is the perfect spot to make a toast – celebrating and thanking mum.

The three-day Dingle, Killarney & the Wild Atlantic Way tour departs from Dublin, with prices starting from €389.

Rabbie’s offers small group tours that are driven by curiosity and guided by storytellers. The tours take guests beyond the standard tick-list landmarks to explore the lesser-known and uncover the hidden gems across the UK, Ireland and Europe. 

For more information about Rabbie’s and to book, visit www.rabbies.com.  

Small group tours of Scotland’s islands this summer

Summer on Scotland’s islands

Embark on an island adventure this summer with Scottish small group tour specialist Rabbie’s (www.rabbies.com). From white sandy beaches that rival the Caribbean, to serene mountain vistas and enticing local seafood – Rabbie’s tours will take you beyond the guidebooks for a fascinating insight into the history, culture and landscapes of the Scottish isles.

For food connoisseurs – Mull & Iona

Blessed with massive mountains and stunning lochs, journey to Mull and discover the Victorian harbour town of Oban for charming intimacy whilst savouring local seafood in quintessential Tobermory.

Tiny Iona is inhabited by only 120 people and is home to sandy beaches and one of Scotland’s most important religious sights, Iona Abbey. For nature enthusiasts, this tour takes in “The Bonnie Banks of Loch Lomond” and ‘Nature’s Cathedral’, Fingal’s Cave – compiled of naturally assembled hexagonal pillars from a Paleocene lava flow. Rabbie’s three-day Mull & Iona tour departs from Glasgow, with prices starting from £185 per person.

For history enthusiasts – Isle of Skye

Venture through breath-taking landscapes, quaint villages and visit the famous Eilean Donan Castle on a journey to the ‘Misty Isle’. En route to the island’s capital, Portree, pass fertile plains, shimmering lochs, rugged mountain tops and dramatic coastlines.

Explore the natural wonders of Skye including the Trotternish ridge, with its spectacular cliffs and rock formations including the Old Man of Storr. When making tracks back south, travel through the Cuillin Hills, enjoy stunning views over Loch Doich and the Five Sisters of Kintail before trying to spot the elusive Loch Ness Monster. Rabbie’s three-day Isle of Skye tour departs from Glasgow or Edinburgh, with prices starting from £165 per person.

For nature lovers – Lewis, Harris & the Outer Hebrides

If you catch the white sandy beaches of Lewis and Harris on a sunny day, you’d be forgiven for thinking it could be a remote beach in the Caribbean. This stunning tour takes guests along Loch Broom, past the Summer Isles, to Stornoway – capital of the Outer Hebrides. Marvel at the mountains of Harris and visit the Maldives of Scotland at Luskentyre Beach where the pristine sand contrasts perfectly with its turquoise waters.

After a day exploring unspoilt beaches and stunning landscapes, visit the small port of Leverburgh for a delicious local lunch. Uncover the stories behind the Callanish standing stones and explore the site where the famous Lewis Chessman were discovered. Departing from Inverness, this three-day tour starts from £209 per person.

Rabbie’s offers worry-free sustainable staycations with its small group tours. Social distancing measures are in place with increased cleaning measures and reduced group sizes to ensure the safety of all guests.

For more information and to book, see www.rabbies.com or call +44(0) 131 226 3133.