Explore THE UK
See the best of Britain in comfort and make friends along the way
WHAT tops your dream holiday wishlist? If it’s beautiful destinations, great value for money, spending time with new friends and making memories to last a lifetime – join the club!
These are just some of the reasons that loyal Shearings customers returned year after year to book their UK getaway with the popular travel company.
So it came as a blow to thousands when the 100-year-old brand announced it had fallen into financial difficulties.
Thankfully, Leger Holidays – a family business that has been offering award-winning coach tours across the world for nearly 40 years – stepped in and has now acquired the Shearings brand.
It’s incredible news for holidaymakers.
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For existing customers, this means you can expect everything that you loved about taking a holiday with Shearings – plus more – as Leger relaunches the brand.
And it means it’s an ideal time if you are looking for a new adventure closer to home post-Covid-19, with the launch of more than 100 new fully escorted coach tours in the UK - with more to be announced in Europe.
Shearings’ exciting new tours include destinations such as Devon, Torquay, Bournemouth, the Lake District, the Isle of Wight, the Orkneys, Edinburgh, Loch Lomond, Snowdonia, Anglesey and Llandudno.
Chief executive Ian Henry said: ‘I am delighted Leger Holidays will be bringing the iconic Shearings brand back to life and relaunching it as a stand-alone brand in our escorted tours portfolio.
‘Leger Holidays has nearly 40 years’ experience in escorted tours – we are not recklessly helicoptering into unknown territory!
‘Post-Covid-19, we are predicting an increase in staycations, and will be very quickly launching more than 100 new UK tours for autumn 2020 and beyond.’
As more of us may be reluctant to travel abroad this year, it’s the perfect opportunity to delve into the treasure trove of beauty that’s right on our doorstep.
And you’re in safe hands with Shearings, especially if you want to get around in complete comfort while taking in the country’s hotspots and hidden gems with new friends.
The most difficult decision you’ll have to make is choosing which spectacular destination to visit. Once you have booked your value-for-money getaway, Shearings looks after everything else.
You can book with confidence, knowing that your money is safe, as Shearings is fully bonded by ABTA. And for total peace of mind, Shearings have introduced a Coronavirus Peace of Mind Policy whereby, if you contract Covid-19 up to five days before you’re due to travel or you have been told to self-isolate*, you can change your booking to another tour or date at no additional cost.
So what can you expect from a fully escorted coach tour? First, you are looked after every step of the way – from the advisers who help with your booking to the expert drivers, guides and tour staff on hand throughout your journey.
You’ll travel in comfort, and always alongside like-minded people, who will quickly become new friends as you enjoy the relaxed atmosphere together and take in the sights.
Once you’ve checked into your hand-selected accommodation, head out to explore the sights on your own or opt to take part in exciting excursions with
The most difficult decision you’ll have to make is choosing which spectacular destination to visit
itineraries crafted by Shearings’ experts. The tours will either be full of plenty of things to see and do, or you can opt to go at your own pace and head out for a solo wander. It’s very much your holiday, so you get to decide – just don’t forget to pack your camera!