about the company
The Leger Shearings Group is the UK’s largest escorted tour operator, offering 1000s of holidays and specialist interest tours throughout the UK, Europe, and the world. Founded in 1983 as Leger Holidays, we’ve expanded exponentially to become a multi-brand and multi-award-winning company, now with over 200 colleagues. The Group was formed in 2020 after the acquisition of Shearings, and has since extended its portfolio to include several more specialist interest brands.
From the creation of our expertly crafted itineraries, to ensuring the smooth operation of tours and handling all things customer service, we have dedicated teams for each area of the business, guaranteeing our customers have a memorable experience from the moment they book, right through to returning home.
We promote an inclusive, diverse, and dynamic working environment where we can share creative ideas and grow the Group together – always with a customer-first approach.
Leger Holidays
The leading provider of escorted holidays across the UK, Europe and worldwide, travelling by luxury coach, air, rail and cruise, Leger Holidays has 40 years’ experience in planning escorted tours. Offering expertly curated holidays to the world's most sought-after destinations, customers can find everything from short breaks and grand adventures to river cruises, festive holidays, and tours designed for the solo traveller in the collection – there’s something to suit everyone's interests! With Leger Holidays, you’re in good company.
Shearings
Shearings offers a fantastic selection of value-for-money, fully escorted coach holidays and flexible self-drive breaks to spectacular destinations across the UK and Europe. With everything from 4-day short breaks to 16-day holidays, Shearings’ collection caters to a diverse range of interests and budgets. All coach tours offer customers a completely hassle-free experience, with hand-picked hotels, return coach travel from a local joining point and exciting excursions built into the cost of the holiday, whilst those searching for breaks with more flexibility can choose from 25+ convenient self-drive breaks.
Battlefield Tours
Offering inspirational journeys of remembrance and discovery, Leger Holidays is the UK’s leading provider of fully escorted Battlefield Tours, with over 50 expertly planned itineraries covering WW1, WW2 and a range of other military campaigns. Devoted to delivering a unique and personal experience, each Battlefield Tour is accompanied by an expert Specialist Guide whose knowledge and passion ensures each experience is informative, memorable and rewarding.
Stitchtopia
Stitchtopia is the UK’s number one tour operator for craft holidays, offering UK, European and worldwide experiences, each designed and led by our renowned experts and accompanied by experienced Tour Managers. Our collection covers knitting, crochet, patchwork and quilting, embroidery and cross stitch, and textiles, with exciting workshops included so you can enhance your skills and craft your very own creative projects.
A range of holidays feature textile-themed excursions which take in the heritage of fascinating locations, whilst others combine crafting with wellness activities such as Pilates and yoga. All holidays have been carefully crafted to ensure a completely seamless experience.
First for Bridge
First for Bridge offers an extensive selection of quality holidays, expertly created for bridge players who love to travel. With years of experience in organising bridge holidays throughout the UK and abroad, we are renowned for our high standard and professional service. Our holidays include EBU licensed bridge with Masterpoints awarded, the services of EBU-qualified bridge directors and hosts, and handpicked accommodation boasting excellent facilities and the very best locations. We will always find partners in the bridge room for all our guests, ensuring each experience is fulfilling and rewarding.
Holts Tours
With over 40 years’ experience in operating battlefield and history tours and more than 25 years organising school travel, Holts Tours offers tailor-made educational experiences to take learning outside of the classroom. With carefully designed itineraries to meet the aims of the National Curriculum, each tour is accompanied by a Specialist Battlefield Guide who is there to bring the history to life and help students understand the past. Holts is the specialist in educational travel and the leading history and battlefield touring company.
