If you're bored of standard itineraries and your groups want something more unique and to charter the unknown, we've pulled together our favourite secret destinations, events and must-dos!

Visit some of the small coastal towns and villages, such as Rye, a picturesque town with cobbled streets, historical buildings and lovely independent shops,  for some traditional fish and chips. Also in Rye, visit the original branch of hot chocolate shop Knoops and customise your own hot chocolate, from chocolate percentage through to yummy added extras (lavender, orange, sea salt, or handmade marshmallows).

Wells-Next-the-Sea, a traditional seaside town on the North Norfolk coast, for a walk in the Pinewoods and along the beach to Holkham, before a pub lunch and an afternoon boat trip to see the seals.

Chislehurst caves and learn how the caves were used as an underground town during the Blitz, with areas designated for sleeping and shops. Along with the odd ghost story and rumoured paranormal appearances.

The new film locations tour at the The Historic Dockyard Chatham. Walk along the promenade film set where people live, learn how sets and areas are transformed and special effects are created, animals are catered for and have their own PAs. See where and how Ed Sheeran managed to film a complete music video with members of the public completely unaware and famous film stars casually helicopter in for some filming!

Foraging guided walks followed by cooking or tasting wild ingredients

The Shell Grotto in Margate, a mysterious underground cave with chalk walls studded with 4.6 million shells, creating a magical mosaic of strange patterns and symbols. Mystery surrounds the origins and history of the Grotto. Discovered in 1837, no one knows who made it, some people claim it was a smuggler's cave, others a gentleman's folly. 

Portmeirion, an enchanting and colourful Italianate village nestling on the Welsh coast, with an attractive piazza and stylish hotels, restaurants, cafes and shops including an authentic Italian style gelateria. 

Also in Wales, the boutique town of Beaumaris on Anglesey, boasting a mix of medieval, Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian architecture. and the history of Beaumaris castle, the last of the royal strongholds created by Edward I in Wales.

Walk in the footsteps of early humans and woolly mammoths through the dramatic gorge at Creswell Crags and explore the Ice Age caves, showcasing Britain's only prehistoric cave art and with evidence of Neanderthal and early human occupation. Also see the cave where, according to legend, Robin Hood hid.

Literature festivals in the southwest (Bath, Bristol, Cheltenham)

JANDO print workshop in Dublin. Go behind the scenes of one of Ireland’s most iconic print studios and experience the magic of making your own art. Take home your own customised print of Dublin for a special souvenir. 

Another treat in Ireland is Murphy’s Ice Cream in the beautiful town of Dingle, in the Kingdom of Kerry. Flavours to try include Dingle Sea Salt, Dingle Gin or Irish Brown Bread (the latter rated 'delicious' by a member of our team).

Celebrate puddings at The Original Pudding Club, an event dedicated to preserving traditional British desserts and overseen by the acclaimed Pudding Master at the Three Ways House Hotel in Mickleton. After dinner, enjoy the famous Parade of Seven Puddings (such as Sticky Toffee, Spotted Dick, Banoffee Pie and Eton Mess). Vote for your favourite pudding of the night over coffee.

or a cocktail overlooking Penarth bay.

Hidden in the Surrey Hills, beside the mythical, teal-coloured Silent Pool, you will find the Silent Pool Gin Distillery. Learn about the gin's botanicals, enjoy tastings and distillery tours, or relax with a cocktail on the terrace bar overlooking the ancient waters. 

Discover the only authentically Mughal palace in northern Europe at Sezincote in the Cotswolds. The estate features beautiful temples, grottoes, waterfalls and canals reminiscent of the Taj Mahal.