Pleasant ride. Not as much to see on this river as in some cities but nice to get our bearings from…read morethe river side. Pleasant staff and overall lovely morning.

We purchased tickets online, then realized there was no map to tell us where buses dropped off and…read morepicked up. We saw one bus parked and as we ran and waved and got within 25 feet of him, he drove away. We finally found their name in very small letters on a regular bus stop sign. By the time we had found info on where the route started we had pretty much walked the whole way around Old Town York. To top it all off the guide on the bus once we found it had such a strong accent we couldn't understand him. Don't waste your money.

Well worth the trip. You learn lots of local history as well as finding off the beaten track film…read moresets. the driver is local and very knowledgable on this subject and i would never have found most of the places. Holmfirth is much larger than it appears on tv and this trip is a must for last of the summerwine fans. It is £6.00 per head and has a tendancy to fill up very quickly. Worth every penny

The ONLY trip you want to go on if you are a fan of last of the summer wine! On a warm tour bus you…read morespend around 45 minutes touring the wonderful area of Holmfirth with a true Yorkshire man at the wheel full of facts and interesting truths of the area. The best way to see the sites of the series, most of which are loated in the outer areas of Holmfirth which I would never have found by myself

This charming B&B was our home away from home for three nights in York. We adored everything about…read moreit. I'd requested a window view room, and our second story view looked down on the River Ouse. The Guest House's location in town is great, being a five minute walk from the York Train Station via the new pedestrian bridge and within easy walking of everything else in town. The nearby Abbey's gorgeous gardens provided an especially pleasant shortcut into town, rain or shine. Then there were the accommodations. After staying in a cramped London hotel, we felt as if we could breathe! The bed was spacious, and the room and toilet facilities were great. I think the only criticism I can offer at all is that the shower drain was slow. The human element was wonderful, too. The owners of the Guest House were actually away, leaving us in the care of a professional B&B sitter. She was a kind, attentive hostess, happy to help us with anything we needed. We were greeted upon arrival with Yorkshire tea and warmed brownies! Our breakfasts were wonderful, too. She worked with our schedule so that we could eat there before doing a day tour and before our train departed. The default breakfast is a Full English, which we didn't do. My husband was happy with just the meat portion of the breakfast (those Yorkshire sausages...! don't expect teeny tiny American-style breakfast sausages) while I tried both of the lighter options, salmon with scrambled eggs and then Eggs Benedict. All accompanied by Yorkshire tea, of course, along with fresh toast. The breakfast bar included yogurt, a really good muesli, fresh fruit, and three excellent local jams and marmalades. We felt well-fortified for the day's adventures. I would stay here again in a heartbeat.

Rob is a truly outstanding host and made our visit so easy. I was suffering from a back injury that…read moreprevented me from walking too far, and he graciously shared his parking area with me and found us restaurants in the nearby neighborhood that were outstanding. Noise sensitive sleepers may want a room away from the rail line, but we slept through it just fine.

Came here of course because of the infamous Guy Fawkes and stayed because it was cool. This pub has…read moredark walls and cool furnishings that was the birthplace of Guy Fawkes. Located close to the York Minster. Have a seat in the "conspiring chair" and enjoy a beer!

Historic building just across from the minster, home where the infamous Guy Fawkes was born…read more £5.60 for a pint of Timothy Taylor's is a bit steep in my book. Food prices are on the high side as well. A steak and ale pie in almost £20 when you get the same thing elsewhere for £12. Not a TravelValue by any stretch, but if in need of a pint and toilet while your wife spends £100 in the minster shop, it will do. CombatCritic Gives The Guy Fawkes 4 Bombs Out Of 10 ... More Bombs Are Better!

I have just returned from a holiday organised by Just Go Holidays using your company. I went on the…read moretour to Lake Garda & Verona. It was a wonderful holiday with perfect scenery but above all it was made especially good by our two superb drivers Tony & Barrie. They completely made the holiday with there knowledge and experience and their friendly banter all the way through. They made us feel as if we were part of a big happy family. Please convey my sincere thanks to Tony & Barrie for a wonderful holiday. Hopefully I will encounter them on a future holiday. Regards Ken Gale

From the owner: Johnson Bros Tours is a family run business offering luxury coach hire to executive standards based…read morein the East Midlands . We make coach hire affordable without compromising on quality, comfort or luxury. With over 60 years experience in the transport industry we can offer transport solutions to suit your needs and budget. Based in the East Midlands our fleet ranges from 16 seaters to 83 seaters. Our luxury coaches are among the best available for hire in the UK. We also operate wheelchair accessible coaches. All our drivers are fully licensed, trained and vetted plus our vehicles go through regular vigorous safety inspections and servicing so that our customers safety and satisfaction always comes first. We thrive to deliver a first class service and affordable prices in first class coaches. We cater for all outings including UK & Continental Tours, Day Trips, & school outings

Offers very good vfm in a friendly and helpful atmosphere. Opt for one of the superior rooms as…read morethey're well worth the extra fiver or so. An ideal walking distance from the railway station and close to the Coastliner bus route for trips out to the coast as well as the sightseeing bus for tours around the city. Kittson the resident cat is rather po faced but generally a big softy (with the emphasis on big)

Stayed for two nights, a bit tired but comfortable, dining room made up for it, dining tables well…read morelaid out, breakfast was first class. Bus service into town is so good it is not worth taking the car. Do not forget to give Kittson and his mate a bit of fuss.

Stotts Tours have recently invested a lot of money in their fleet, they have a good number of 20…read moreplate buses, it's great to see a bus company investing in the North Manchester area, especially with many of the larger bus companies around tending to just re-paint buses OR bring in older buses from other areas which might be newer, but are not brand new. I recently used the 415 services from Middleton to Ashton-Under-Lyne, it did take a couple of minutes longer than scheduled but was still a comfortable journey, with USB charging and a friendly driver, he even had the radio on which was pretty cool as I've never known a bus to do this. They do only operate a small number of routes, most of which at irregular frequencies but they do serve many towns and areas which might not be served by other companies, even if it does mean an annoying detour for passengers, for example, the Middleton-Ashton route, seemed to be going round circles to pick passengers upon estates where it'd take 5-10 minutes just to come out what would normally be a 60 second trip down the road. I do think a lack of social media presence and the website being poor is a little annoying, they recommend going onto the TFGM website for timetables, they do have a Twitter account which was hard to find and isn't maintained often, but still, it's great to see investment in the North Manchester area with nice modern buses and friendly drivers. 3*

my mother was left feeling so uncomfortable after her journey through Mossley with the driver being…read morevery rude and coming out with life comments. she even got off before her intended journey. never use again and you need better drivers she didn't get his name as she couldn't look him in the eye. Just said he had Grey hair and glasses.

This trip has been on our book - it list for quite a time, we don't have a bucket nor a related…read morelist. Our last TV set tour experience was six months ago, Death In Paradise in Deshaies, Guadeloupe. It was a great place and it topped 30 degrees. Although we booked the 13:25 Emmerdale tour on - line the company put us onto their 13:00 tour, advising us the day before, by email and phone, but in the event we arrived early at the magnificent Harewood House; availed of the restrooms and we got onto the noon tour. We boarded a bus to take us to the set location so rural it can't handle many cars. The bus had rows of three and two seats. I'd never seen this before. It was a bit frustrating as it didn't leave until 12:15 then we sat on the road at the security gate near where the soap is filmed for about another 10 minutes. We got no explanation for either delay but then another tour bus came out so they are obviously tight for space. The most irritable thing was when we were stopped at security the bus driver turned off the engine as he was waiting so long. Doing that turned the air con off too so not exactly a great idea. When we eventually made it we were rushed a bit as folk were shouting last call for our tour despite most people needing the restroom after sitting on the bus for ages. We were in Seetal's company. She was delightfully informative. She sparkled with a bubbly personality. She sure is an asset to any team. I told her I still remember watching the very first episode in 1972 but didn't say that my mum was devoted Soap watcher: Coronation Street was essential viewing and embassy regal kingsize added to her enjoyment. Let me digress; the Archers had already been on the radio for 21 years starting in 1951. The BBC started the Archers to keep farmers informed of rapid changes in farming and agriculture post WW2 and to try to lessen the isolation of farmers in a rapidly changing, by then decimated world, but the UK got off relatively lightly. At least 27 million citizens of the Soviet Union died as a result of that war. Over 900,000 inhabitants of Leningrad alone died - mostly from starvation and disease - as a consequence of the besieging of that city by the German army. The Eastern Front was decisive in determining the outcome in the European Theatre of operations, eventually serving as the main reason for the defeat of Nazi Germany and the Axis nations; but more than 80 per cent of all combat during the Second World War took place on the Eastern Front. In total, the Soviet Union lost 25 per cent of its national wealth and 14 per cent of its population as a direct result of the war. It is a correct observation to make that nearly every family today in Russia was affected by the horror of the second World War. Just 16 years later Coronation Street hit the screen. It could have been Florizel Street. Bleak, gritty post WW2 Northern life with strong female characters from the labyrinth mind of Tony Warren. A mere 27 years later Kevin Laffan's Emmerdale Farm of 1972 was a whole different world to today's Emmerdale. He had been asked to write a lunch-time farm serial after government restrictions on broadcasting hours had been eased. That's how it was born and today it offers an entirely open air, impressive set tour. The inside scenes are still filmed in ITV Leeds studios after 53 years. Kevin who died in 2003, was one of 14 children; the third born. This tour is manageable without the need for a high level of fitness. All the staff are kind and they do not rush you. We didn't get into the graveyard but did get to see most places. We opted for the £20 photo deal. They give you a card that the photographer scans and we were best pleased with it. They don't rip their guests off but they sure do need to be better tuned to offering guests proper espresso based drinks. We had another advantage as the weather was very good; warm sun with a scattering of cumulus clouds. We got our photos at the end at check - out and a few other mementos and the omnipresent Seetal did that for us as well. All in all a grand day out and yes while I was sceptical about it taking three hours do set aside three hours and have fun. I say it again all the staff are charming. Delighted we did it and my wife has announced that she would like to visit again. I do hope by then they've great coffee.