Welcome to the latest digital edition of Coach Touring
In this issue, we’re looking ahead to the busy months to come, bringing together destinations, attractions and fresh ideas for coach operators and tour planners.
With Christmas approaching, we explore festive tours, seasonal attractions and shopping trips, while Devon’s coast, countryside, attractive towns and villages – and the occasional cream tea – demonstrate why the county remains a perennial favourite for coach groups.
Elsewhere, discover some of England’s glorious gardens and estates, historic places that continue to bring passengers back, and travel across the Channel to Flanders, where powerful stories of conflict, remembrance and peace provide memorable group experiences.
Our Curated for Groups section also brings together hand-picked attractions and destinations worth considering for future itineraries.
Whether you’re planning a festive excursion, next year’s programme or simply looking for somewhere different, we hope you find plenty of inspiration in the pages ahead.
Happy travels from all of us at Coach Touring.
The Trusted Directory for Coach Travel
Coach travel has always been about more than getting from A to B. It is organised, predictable, and designed around shared experiences that turn journeys into lasting memories.
As Coach Touring The Directory 2026 reaches its 25th edition, it reflects a quarter of a century helping operators find places that truly understand groups.
The year ahead points to continued strength in domestic coach tourism. Demand remains resilient, with organisers planning earlier, spending more per head, and favouring attractions that offer structure, efficiency, and reliability. Well-planned coach visits benefit destinations not just for a day, but across an entire season.
This Directory is organised by region because that is how operators plan. It brings together venues that understand parking, timings, drivers’ needs, group menus, toilets, gift shops, and smooth arrivals. These are places built for coaches, not adapted as an afterthought.
Use this Directory to discover new routes, test fresh ideas, and strengthen proven programmes. Group travel remains human, real, and shared and the coach is still at its heart.
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