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Expertly Crafted Group Holidays for Unforgettable Memories

We take care of every detail of your tour so you can simply enjoy the journey. Trusted by Group Organisers for over 40 years.

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Group Tours Designed Around You

Whether you are organising a private group holiday or looking to join one of our carefully crafted open tours, Airedale makes group travel simple. From the first conversation to your return home, our experienced team takes care of the details so you can travel with confidence and enjoy every moment.

Private Tours

Allow Airedale Tours to work with you when planning your next Group Holiday. From co-ordinating transport, securing single rooms and most importantly building your group's perfect itinerary. Airedale is here for you, ensuring your group’s holiday is unforgettable.

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Open Tours

Open tours are the perfect choice for solo travellers, couples and small groups of friends or family, looking to join a guided journey through the finest destinations. Travel alongside like-minded guests on our carefully curated tours of the UK, Europe and overseas.

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Our Tour Destinations

From much-loved UK favourites to inspiring European escapes, our tours are designed to help you discover remarkable places with ease. Each itinerary is thoughtfully planned to balance comfort, interesting visits and time to enjoy the destination, giving group organisers and travellers a seamless holiday from start to finish.

Tours For Everyone

No two groups are the same, which is why our collection includes a wide range of interests, destinations and travel styles. Whether your travellers are passionate about gardens, heritage, music, architecture or great food, we create group holidays that bring people together through shared experiences and memorable moments.

Trusted Group Tours for over 40 Years

With 40 years of experience and thousands of successful tours under our belt, we understand the pressure on Group Organisers. From ABTOT-protected security to guaranteed single rooms, our award-winning team handles the heavy lifting so you can stop worrying about logistics and start enjoying the journey.
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  • 40+ Years Experience

    Trusted with your group travel since 1985, Airedale Tours are specialists in planning your holiday with care.
  • 5* Customer Care

    From booking or planning your holiday through to our 24/7 travellers customer care line, Airedale tours are commited to providing you with the best customer service.
  • Carefully Considered

    Airedale only partner with likeminded companies to ensure your holiday is seamless from beginning to end. Each tour itinerary is curated with care, ensuring you visit the best the desination has to offer.
  • Financial Security

    Your holiday will receive full financial security of ABTOT bonding (no.5420) and ATOL protection on our flight-inclusive packages (no.11597).

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Discover Your Perfect Journey

Open Tours are the perfect choice for solo travellers, couples, and small groups of friends or family looking to join a guided group tour without the stress of planning. Travelling with like-minded people our Open Tours offer fully organised small group travel experiences led by expert guides.

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  • 1. Choose Your Destination

    Start by browsing our curated collections or sharing your own vision. Whether you need a bespoke private itinerary or want to join an open group tour, our experts will listen to your requirements and provide a detailed, no-obligation proposal tailored to your group’s interests.
  • 2. Customise Your Trip

    Once you’re happy with the itinerary, we’ll refine the details to ensure every aspect is perfect. We handle the bookings and the admin, providing you with all the promotional materials you need to get your group excited and signed up.
  • 3. Travel with Confidence

    Relax as we take care of the heavy lifting. With 24/7 support and full financial protection (ABTOT & ATOL), you can lead your group with total peace of mind. All that’s left for you to do is enjoy a seamless, award-winning travel experience alongside your friends

The Trusted Choice for Group Travel

Stop worrying about the logistics and start looking forward to the journey. From the first enquiry to the final destination, we’re with you every step of the way, let’s start planning your next unforgettable tour today.

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About

About Airedale

We love to travel

Here at Airedale, we are an award-winning tour operator specialising in quality, tailor-made group holidays in the UK, Europe, and Worldwide. Very much a family company, we pride ourselves on our friendly and experienced staff, for our attention to detail and our commitment to our customers.

Our private group holidays are bespoke and tailored to your groups every need. We work closely with many group organisations, from u3a and Women’s Institutes to Art Societies, Gardening Clubs and more. We make your holiday with us a breeze, whether it be for 20 or 100 travellers!  

We also offer open group touring, where individuals and smaller groups can join a carefully crafted escorted tour. 

With ABTOT and ATOL protection, you can trust that you are in the right hands.

Meet the Team

  • Linda Schulz

    Managing Director

    I've been involved with Airedale since the turn of the century when my partner, David Kettell, acquired the company, serving as shareholder and director for many years, whilst bringing up our children and creating a rather lovely art gallery. In 2018 I stepped in as MD and began running the company.

    I play an active role in our sales and marketing efforts, working closely with Danielle and consulting with our Organisers, where I particularly enjoy designing and coordinating holidays.

    Airedale is stronger than ever, with customer care and satisfaction at the heart of everything we do. I couldn't ask for a better team to help me embrace an exciting future.

    linda@airedaletours.co.uk

  • Stephanie Shearon

    Operations and Sales Manager

    I have been with Airedale since 2018. Having over 15 years’ previous experience working in customer services has enabled me to build a great relationship with our customers and I take pride in making sure you are all looked after. I am here to answer any of your questions, and to deal with any requests you may have, together with producing rooming lists, booking flights, invoicing and all the administration that go towards your holidays. I love spending time with my husband and children, and we all love to travel!

    stephanie@airedaletours.co.uk

  • Leanne Birdsworth

    Marketing Executive

    I joined Airedale Tours in March 2026 and have been getting involved in all things marketing, from supporting campaigns to helping bring ideas to life and keeping things moving day to day.

    Before that, I worked with a range of UK brands, which gave me a really good feel for different customers and what makes a great experience stand out.

    Outside of work, I’m usually out exploring the UK with my daughter and our dog Rupert, whether that’s a seaside trip, a countryside walk, or just heading somewhere new for the day. I love discovering new places, and it’s something that naturally feeds into what I do at Airedale.

    leanne@airedaletours.co.uk

  • Billie

    Chief Food Inspector

    I joined Airedale in 2022 as Chief Food Inspector, and take my role VERY seriously. You will always find me sniffing for crumbs and raw mushrooms are my only dislike. You may hear me sometimes in the background on the phone saying hello!

    info@airedaletours.co.uk

  • Rupert

    Chief Beach Officer

    I joined Airedale in 2026 and took on the very important role of Chief Beach Officer.

    In my role I look after reviewing the quality of UK beaches, mainly for running, ball chasing and general fun levels.

    When I'm not on duty, I like to accompany my owner Leanne to local cafes where I oversee snack quality. 

  • JM - Alton Health & Fun Club in Hampshire – Botanical / Coach

    A very big thank you to Airedale, particularly Jo, Lesley and Steph for organising a brilliant holiday to Norfolk. Everyone on the tour thoroughly enjoyed themselves and are anxious to hear news of our 2022 holiday

  • Michael Rofe - National Trust Southport & Formby Association

    One of the best things about Airedale is their personal administration service. All the worry is taken away bookings and payments are sent directly to Airedale, saving me a lot of work. The Airedale staff are always helpful, friendly and efficient, nothing is too much trouble.

  • Joan Smith

    A big thank you to you all for making it easier to organise this holiday. I have been dealing with you for over 30 years and have always been given help with queries promptly and willingly. How you manage it all I can’t imagine, but you always do an excellent job.

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At Airedale Tours, we have two different brochures - our Private Groups Brochure and our Open Escorted Touring Brochure. Please let us know below which you would like to receive.

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Cookies Policy

Cookie Policy

Last updated: 15th December 2021

Airedale Tours ("us", "we", or "our") uses cookies on the https://www.airedaletours.co.uk/ website (the "Service"). By using the Service, you consent to the use of cookies.

Our Cookies Policy explains what cookies are, how we use cookies, how third-parties we may partner with may use cookies on the Service, your choices regarding cookies and further information about cookies.

What are cookies

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Cookies can be "persistent" or "session" cookies. Persistent cookies remain on your personal computer or mobile device when you go offline, while session cookies are deleted as soon as you close your web browser.

How Airedale Tours uses cookies 

When you use and access the Service, we may place a number of cookies files in your web browser.

We use cookies for the following purposes:

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We use both session and persistent cookies on the Service and we use different types of cookies to run the Service:

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In addition to our own cookies, we may also use various third-parties cookies to report usage statistics of the Service, deliver advertisements on and through the Service, and so on.

What are your choices regarding cookies 

If you'd like to delete cookies or instruct your web browser to delete or refuse cookies, please visit the help pages of your web browser.

Please note, however, that if you delete cookies or refuse to accept them, you might not be able to use all of the features we offer, you may not be able to store your preferences, and some of our pages might not display properly.

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