Professional inbound travel support

Travel Trade & Group Services in Northern Britain

Bespoke group programmes, special interest travel and destination services across Northern England, Scotland and Wales – combining creative itinerary design, trusted regional relationships and experienced delivery on the ground.

Working with you

Different groups. One experienced partner.

From international tour operators to specialist societies and private groups, we adapt our approach to the people we’re working with and the journey we’re creating.

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Travel Trade

For tour operators, travel advisors and international partners seeking trusted destination expertise and support across Northern Britain.

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Group Travel Organisers

For clubs, associations, societies and private groups looking for a carefully planned programme without the operational complexity.

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Special Interest Travel

For groups brought together by history, gardens, ancestry, music, education, food, culture or another shared interest.

From planning to delivery

Everything your programme needs

Itinerary Design

Creative, commercially realistic programmes shaped around your brief.

Accommodation

Carefully selected hotels and group accommodation across the regions we operate.

Transport & Logistics

Coaches, private vehicles, rail, ferries and the practical detail behind complex touring.

Guides & Tour Management

Experienced local guides, specialist experts and professional tour management.

Visits & Experiences

Attractions, private visits, specialist access and experiences that bring an itinerary to life.

On-the-Ground Support

A Northern-based team supporting your programme before, during and after travel.

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There for all your travel requirements

Your Northern Britain partner

Northern Secrets works with UK and international travel companies to develop and deliver programmes across Northern England, Scotland and Wales. Whether you need a complete land programme, individual components or local expertise to strengthen an existing itinerary, we work as an extension of your team – combining creative planning with practical delivery on the ground.

  • Bespoke itinerary development
  • Hotel sourcing and group accommodation
  • Transport and touring logistics
  • Professional guides and tour management
  • Attractions and specialist experiences
  • Local operational support
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Planning & delivering group travel

Your group. Your interests. Our expertise.

From clubs and societies to alumni groups, associations and groups of friends, we create programmes around what brings your group together. Tell us where you’d like to go, what interests you and how you prefer to travel — we’ll take care of the planning and practical arrangements.

  • Tailor-made itineraries
  • Accommodation and meals
  • Private coach transport
  • Guided sightseeing
  • Admissions and experiences
  • Tour management and support

Travel with a shared purpose

Built around what brings you together

From societies and associations to private groups, we create specialist programmes shaped around shared interests, combining expert knowledge with carefully selected visits and experiences.

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History & Heritage

Castles, archaeology, architecture, industrial heritage and the stories that shaped Britain.

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Gardens & Great Estates

Private gardens, historic houses, landscapes and specialist horticultural visits.

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Ancestry & Genealogy

Journeys connecting groups and individuals with family history and ancestral places.

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Culture, Music & the Arts

Literature, music, food, visual arts and programmes built around Britain’s cultural life.

Illustrative programmes

Group journeys to inspire

These sample programmes illustrate the types of journeys we design and deliver. Every itinerary can be adapted, extended or completely reworked around your group, client profile and operational requirements.

Best of Northumbria

The Northern Powerhouse

Journey through Northumbria’s remarkable story, from Anglo Saxon kingdoms and medieval strongholds to grand estates and the innovations that transformed modern Britain.

Lindisfarne

England’s Sacred North

Explore the landscapes, places and stories that shaped Christianity in Northern England, from ancient monasteries and sacred islands to magnificent cathedrals.

Kynren

Kynren: Explore England’s Past

Bring Britain’s history to life through castles, historic cities and dramatic landscapes, culminating in the spectacular open-air performance of Kynren.

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Hadrian’s Wall

Follow Rome’s great northern frontier through wild landscapes, remarkable archaeological sites and museums revealing life at the edge of the Roman Empire.

George Stephenson Railways

200 Years of Railways

Celebrate Britain’s pioneering railway heritage through historic routes, engineering landmarks, museums and the places where the modern railway story began.

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The National Trust in the North

Discover remarkable houses, gardens and landscapes across Northern England, exploring the people, collections and stories preserved within these extraordinary places.

Travel with confidence

The standards behind every journey

Professional delivery, financial protection and responsible travel principles underpin every programme we create.

Professional Standards

Experienced delivery, trusted partnerships

Our programmes are built around experienced planning, established supplier relationships and trusted guides and partners across our regions.

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Protection and peace of mind

Clear booking terms, appropriate financial protection and professional support give you confidence from planning through to departure.

Responsible Travel

Thoughtful travel, positive impact

We work with local businesses and responsible travel partners to reduce our impact & help tourism contribute positively to the communities we visit.

Trusted. Accredited. Committed.

Book With Confidence
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Start the conversation

Tell us about your next programme

Whether you have a detailed brief, an existing itinerary or simply an idea, we’d be pleased to discuss what you need and how we can help.