About
Award-winning North East England Blue Badge guide working with group travel market, cruise shore excursions, conference partner tours and the independent traveller. New product announcement: Guiding service offered for coach groups exploring The Northern Saints Trails (including Durham Cathedral, Hexham Abbey, Jarrow, Sunderland and Hadrian’s Wall World Heritage Site).
Extensive experience of tailored guiding for general interest leisure holidays as well as study tours (ie. Arts Society, U3A and National Trust). Carefully researched guiding commentary and high customer care values.
From Berwick upon Tweed in the north to Middlesbrough in the south my region includes destinations of distinction such as Durham City (Durham Cathedral accredited guide); the Durham Dales (including The Bowes Museum, Raby Castle and Auckland Palace); Hadrian's Wall World Heritage Site; NewcastleGateshead and surrounding area; Northumberland’s castles, coast, country houses and gardens; Catherine Cookson Country.
Itinerary planning advice for tour operators and group organisers ensures that timings and routes meet your requirements and the interests of your clients.
All year round service (excluding Christmas Day and New Year’s Day).
Client Testimonials:
"Jan Williams, an experienced and professional guide has undertaken tours of Durham City for our groups over the last few years. Jan has extensive knowledge of the area and delivers her tours with a wealth of interesting information in an engaging and personable manner. Simply Groups has consistently received very positive feedback from our clients who have participated in Jan's tours and we would confidently recommend her for guiding in County Durham." Simply Groups (2018)
"I would like to thank Jan for her great work over the years and for all her efforts. Jan's services are very much appreciated by our company and our clients." Felix Lopez, Tour & Booking Manager, European Cruise Service UK Ltd (2018)
Blue Badge rates apply.