Custom Holidays in England

Embark on the holiday of a lifetime with a custom holiday designed by Active England especially for you. Whether you want to ride among the rolling hills of the Cotswolds, climb towering fells in the Lake District or swim in Devon and Cornwall’s crystal-clear waters, our exceptional local guides will create the itinerary of your dreams, leading you on a perfectly curated adventure.

Creating Your Custom Trip

Create your memorable active adventure to England in five easy steps.

1. Request Quote

Whether you have an outline of a complete trip or just the beginnings of an idea, request a quote to get started. Looking for inspiration? Our bespoke travel itineraries are a great starting point.

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2. Create

Using our adventure travel expertise and intimate knowledge of the United Kingdom we’ll build your bespoke travel itinerary including daily activities, accommodation and experiences. 

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3. Finesse

Finesse your plans by adding a theme, a famous walk or a must-see place. We can suggest hidden treasures, unique local experiences or once-a-year events – the kind of thing that turns a trip from the mundane to the magnificent.

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4. Book

Once we’ve agreed a complete itinerary and price for your bespoke trip we take a 25% deposit to secure your booking. We’ll confirm your exact travel arrangements and continue to be on hand in the run up to your departure day.

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5. Enjoy

From the first day to the last, we’ll be on hand throughout your dream departure. Whether it’s a guided or self-guided trip, your holiday will be backed up by our in-house, in-country office team.

Custom Holiday Enquiries

Please note we only offer custom trips of 4 days or longer.

Custom Tour Reviews

Bespoke Travel Itineraries

Tailor-made trips in England. Here are some bespoke trips we’ve recently planned for people just like you.

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Wales: The Wonderland Trail – Guided

A literary themed journey, blending natural wonder and Welsh hospitality Though best known as the whimsical mind...
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English Social Season – Tennis, London & Cotswolds

Create lasting memories on this unforgettable, luxurious adventure centred around the third grand slam of the year. ...
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English Social Season – Gardens, London & Cotswolds

Make unforgettable memories on this exquisite journey focused on the internationally renowned flower show. A melting pot...
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Walk the UK – Grand Tour

Lace up your hiking boots and set out on a unique adventure holiday with this 10-night fully...
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Cycle the UK – Grand Tour

A UK Cycle Tour like no other: from the Cotswolds, to the Brecon Beacons in Wales, and...
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$6239

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Jane Austen Walking Tour – Guided

“It isn’t what we say or think that defines us, but what we do,” wrote Austen in...
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Cycle England – the Grand Tour

An England Cycle Tour like no other: journey from Yorkshire to Cornwall on this 11-day cycling adventure....
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Meet Your Custom Trip Designers

Having run and operated tours for many happy clients, our experts have a wealth of knowledge to draw upon when creating a tailor-made trip. We can arrange the very best activities, excursions, experiences and behind-the-scenes tours. 

Gaby Cecil

Gaby is Active England’s resident Cornish expert. She loves cycling, coffee and capturing the moment on her phone – she’s a dab hand with a camera.

Although she’s Cornish at heart, you’ll often find her cruising around the Cotswolds.

From creating tours featuring the greatest hits of England to smaller, but no less bespoke trips, Gaby knows how to make the very best of your precious time.

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Will Cairns

With an encyclopedic knowledge of the UK’s best spaces and a love for the outdoors and travel, Will is someone you want on your side when creating a private trip to England. 

Will has Dartmoor on his doorstep, the Cotswolds embedded in his every fibre and the rest of the UK scurried away for when you require it. He knows all the places to experience, drink, eat and stay.

After scouting new walking routes with his dog Forrest, Will can be found curating the best way to add his latest find to your dream trip.

Dajana Trzin

With an unbridled passion for travelling, Dajana is the perfect planning companion.

For Dajana, it’s the little things that make a big difference; her attention to detail takes your holiday in England from mundane to magnificient.

Dajana loves creating bespoke, tailor-made holidays in England. Whether you have an inkling of an idea or a complete itinerary that needs finessing, Dajana can’t wait to hear your plans.

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Handpicked Hotels

We’ll help you find hotels that exceed your requirements – accommodation options that provide only the very best experience, service and local cuisine.

Cornwall - 5* Option
The Pig Harlyn

Cotswolds - 5* Option

Lucknam Park, Chippenham
This gracious restored Palladian mansion is set within 500 acres of glorious parkland. The hotel and spa has the relaxed elegance of the quintessential English mansion perfect for unwinding and escaping - a country house hotel that will be your home away from home

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