Extraordinary stories. Time to remember.
Discover the people behind the history at Imperial War Museum North, walk among moving tributes to service and sacrifice, and stand beneath some of Britain's most iconic aircraft. Three distinctive visits, brought together with comfortable coach travel and a welcoming hotel stay.
Behind every object, a human story.
On Manchester's waterfront, IWM North makes an impression before you even step inside. Architect Daniel Libeskind conceived its striking building as fragments of a world shattered by conflict: a powerful setting for the stories within.
Explore how war has shaped lives from the First World War to the present day. Alongside military objects, personal possessions and first-hand accounts bring the experiences of soldiers and civilians into focus, turning distant events into something immediate and deeply human.
The museum's immersive Big Picture Shows use sound and large-scale projections to surround visitors with these stories, adding another dimension to a thought-provoking visit.
A landscape that means so much.
There is something profoundly moving about remembrance in a living landscape. Across 150 acres of woodland and gardens, more than 400 memorials tell stories of courage, companionship, service and loss.
At its heart stands the Armed Forces Memorial, its pale stone walls and sculpted figures inviting a moment of quiet reflection. Elsewhere, paths lead to tributes honouring the Armed Forces, emergency services, civilian organisations and the many people whose contributions deserve to be remembered.
Whether you arrive with a personal connection or simply a wish to understand, the combination of thoughtful sculpture, open skies and peaceful green space makes this a particularly memorable visit.
Meet the aircraft that made history.
Few museum experiences match the moment you stand beneath a historic aircraft and appreciate its sheer scale. At Cosford, pioneering design and the stories of the RAF come together in a remarkable collection.
The National Cold War Exhibition brings the Vulcan, Victor and Valiant V-bombers together, setting these extraordinary machines against the tensions of a divided world. Elsewhere, wartime aircraft and displays explore the ingenuity, skill and courage behind the technology.
For aviation enthusiasts there is plenty to absorb; for everyone else, the engineering and human stories make this an equally fascinating encounter.
Comfort at the end of the day.
Holiday Inn Express Walsall is your base for two nights, with dinner, bed and breakfast included.
Settle into a modern room with a shower, television, tea and coffee-making facilities and free Wi-Fi. After a day of discovery, enjoy dinner and the chance to chat about what you've seen, before a restful night and breakfast ahead of the next outing.
A chance to discover remarkable history — and take time for the stories that stay with you.