Tours
Julian is an experienced and popular tour guide and lecturer. He leads a wide variety of historical tours across Britain and beyond. Here’s a guide to his forthcoming tours. Follow the links for more information or to book a place.
4th - 9th May 2026
Small Group Tour to The Isles of Scilly:
Join me on a small-group visit to the magical Isles of Scilly. We’ll be based at the historic Star Castle hotel on St Mary’s and visits will include the islands’ historic fortifications and a tour of the world-famous Tresco Abbey Gardens.
29th - 31st May 2026
Richard III Tour - The Last English King To Die In Battle:
This tour will trace Richard’s trail back from his car park burial site through Leicester to Bosworth Field before looking at Fotheringhay, where he was born, altogether a fascinating historical journey.
5th - 8th June 2026
Learn about the story of two gigantic characters in British and French history – the Duke of Wellington and Napoleon Bonaparte. The battle on Sunday 18 June 1815 was the decisive engagement of the Waterloo campaign which saw Wellington return a hero and Napoleon abdicate four days later.
22nd - 25th June 2026
Northumberland Tour - Castles, Coast and Country Houses:
Explore the northernmost county in England, Northumberland has a fascinating and turbulent history, a stunning coastline dotted with magnificent castles and a warm welcome.
28th June - 1st July 2026
Castles, Abbeys and Cathedrals around Herefordshire:
This tour explores the power and piety of the medieval Marches. Discover mighty castles at Raglan, Chepstow and Goodrich, and uncover sacred heritage in Hereford, Gloucester - Homes to great cathedrals and their remarkable treasures.
5th - 8th July 2026
Historic Dorset and the New Forest
Three-night New Forest based tour with visits including the home of Thomas Hardy, the shipwrights' village of Buckler's Hard and the brooding ruins of Corfe Castle.
24th - 27th July 2026
Land of The Prince Bishops Tour:
During the Saxon, Norman and Medieval periods, the Prince Bishops of Durham had ecclesiastical and political sovereignty over County Durham. Their influence touched all aspects of the county’s life and left a fascinating legacy, which can still be traced today.
3rd - 5th August 2026
Lincoln Tour - A Medieval Gem:
This tour takes an in depth look at Lincoln, one of England's most underrated medieval gems. Visits include its spectacular Cathedral and its mighty Castle, home to a 800-year old Magna Carta.
21st - 24th September 2026
Castles, Abbeys and Battles of Shropshire Tour:
Visits include the beautiful Stokesay Castle, the imposing ruins of Wenlock Abbey and the picturesque town of Ludlow.
28th September - 2nd October 2026
History and Gardens of Durham:
Durham-based tour exploring such delights as the city and cathedral of Durham, Raby Castle and Gardens and Crook Hall and gardens. You can either join the tour in Durham or in Winchester (there will be stops at historic sites and gardens on the way to and from Durham)
To register your interest email info@brooklandtravel.com
20th - 24th October 2026
This superb tour that looks at the abbeys and fortifications of the fabled Burgundy region. A highlight is a day at the amazing project at Guédelon to build a castle from scratch using 13th century techniques, where you will also have an optional stone carving workshop with hands-on participation.
16th- 21st November 2026
William The Conqueror and Medieval Normandy Tour:
This tour looks at the early life of William of Normandy and the subsequent invasion of England in 1066 and his rule as the first Norman king of England until his death in 1087. This wonderful tour visits key locations associated with his life including Chateau de Falaise where William was born in 1026.
24th- 26th November 2026
We start with the immersive displays at the National Army Museum and a private tour of the historic Royal Hospital. Watch the King’s Guard at Horse Guards Parade, attend an evening drinks reception overlooking the working stables of the Household Cavalry, and descend into the subterranean world of Churchill’s War Rooms.
14th - 18th March 2027
Medieval Paris and The Notre Dame:
Beyond lofty arches and age-worn walls, Paris keeps the memory of kings, saints and rebels alive. Walk through history and experience the echoes of medieval life that still stir beneath the city’s modern pulse. My two 2026 Paris tours have sold out already so Travel Editions have added this extra date.
11th - 19th April 2027
Normandy: Conquerors, Liberators and Artists:
Nine-day tour blending military history, remembrance and artistic inspiration across some of Normandy’s most iconic sights.
21st - 25th June 2027
A tour of some of Britain’s finest military museums culminating with grandstand seats at Bovington Tank Museum’s exciting Tankfest.
