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.
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Julian will be one of the full-time historians on this exciting exploration of the ancient kingdom of Northumbria based in historic York and then at Northumberland's spectacular Matfen Hall.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
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14th - 18th October 2025
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Superb Travel Editions tour. Visits include the castle building project at Guedelon, the Romanesque basilica at Vezelay and the stunning Fontenay Abbey.
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​24th - 29th February 2026
​​From the capital, Valletta to a host of forts, military museums, the Inquisitor’s Palace, the Lascaris War Rooms and a series of informal lectures, the tour will offer a comprehensive look at the island through some of the military events that shaped it.
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6th - 8th April 2026
Based in the beautiful and historic Cathedral city of Winchester, a packed itinerary takes in King Arthur’s Round Table, two castles, a cathedral, an abbey, a world famous statue of Alfred the Great and a still functioning almshouse.
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15th - 17th April 2026
Roundheads and Cavaliers: Oxford, the Cotswolds and the English Civil War Tour:
In 1642 the conflict between King and Parliament erupted into Civil War. This tour explores some key Civil War sites including three dramatic battlefields, two Cotswold towns, a beautiful moated manor house and the historic city of Oxford.
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21st - 23rd April 2026
The Making of the Tudor Dynasty Tour:
This tour will provide the historical backdrop for their unlikely victory, as we visit some of the sites in which the fortunes of Henry Tudor – later Henry VII – rose and fell. It will be complimented by two talks from Dr Nicola Tallis, whose book, Uncrowned Queen, charts this thrilling tale.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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3rd - 5th August 2026
Lincoln Tour - A Medieval Gem:
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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.
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21st - 24th September 2026
Castles, Abbeys and Battles of Shropshire Tour:​
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Visits include the beautiful Stokesay Castle, the imposing ruins of Wenlock Abbey and the picturesque town of Ludlow.
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20th - 24th October 2026
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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.
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1st - 5th November 2026
Medieval Paris and The Notre Dame:
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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.
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16th- 21st November 2026
William The Conqueror and Medieval Normandy Tour:​
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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.
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24th- 26th November 2026
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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.
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