Living history, heritage and faith along the Mayflower Trail

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Testimonials

 

"When Pilgrim Tours opened, it hit the ground running. I was among the first, if not the first, of its clients. I was also one of the first Pilgrim descendents to use Pilgrim Tours, which did a fantastic job. Russell brought Pilgrim expert, Sue Allan, along for a customized tour of the Pilgrim Trail that focused on places that my ancestor, George Morton (William Bradford's cousin and a Scrooby Pilgrim), was associated with. They researched George Morton and his Pilgrim associations, took me right to the places where the Morton family had lived, worshipped and dissented, brought that era back to life, and provided me with a thoroughly enjoyable and memorable experience. We also had a terrific lunch at the Pilgrim Fathers Pub. The tour greatly assisted in my understanding of both my ancestor's direct involvement in the Pilgrims' story and brought to life that era of amazing leaders. I would recommend Pilgrim Tours without hesitation to anyone with a Pilgrim connection or to anyone with an interest in the Pilgrims' English roots."

Carlyle W. Hall Jr, Attorney at Law, Los Angeles.

 

"As an American visiting the Pilgrim sites, and listening to the story so vividly told, I had a sense of actually being a part of those who lived, suffered and died in trying to make a new life of religious freedom for themselves and their families. I would recommend that everyone take time
to take this journey with the Pilgrims and see how they literally changed the religious world so drastically that it has impacted us today. We can never take for granted the freedom that we have to worship God."

Rachel Erickson.
 

“I understand that those who have used Pilgrim Tours have been delighted with the service provided. The professional approach that Pilgrim Tours have developed since their launch is of real value to groups of visitors, both large and small.”

Anthony Darbyshire, Chair – The Pilgrim Fathers UK Origins Association.

 

“Pilgrim Tours will provide a valuable service to the visitor and, just as importantly, to hotels who receive enquiries from guests wanting to discover the Mayflower Trail. A single telephone call to Pilgrim Tours is all it will take to enable a bespoke and very personalised service to be arranged for the group leader."

 

Barry Bowles, former Bassetlaw Councillor and portfolio holder for Economic Development and Tourism.

 

“Since we started advising our guests of the excellent service run by Pilgrim Tours and promoting this on our website, we have had great feedback. Clearly there is much interest in historic tours that are well managed and it helps attract more customers to the area!”

Norman Pillow, Sherwood Castle Holiday Forest.

 

"As an American living here, it was fascinating to see & hear the story of the Pilgrims from an English point of view. It gave me so much insight as to who these people really were and so much appreciation for their faith and courage."
Catherine Rodgers, Walkeringham, Nottinghamshire.

 

"We thoroughly enjoyed our Pilgrim Fathers tour. The children were enthusiastic and excited throughout the day. Russell provided lots of interesting and valuable information which the children have both retained and used creatively in our follow-up in school. We have created superb pieces of fabric work from some wonderful resources provided. Overall, an absolutely wonderful experience!"
Zoe Whelan, Hayfield Lane Primary School, Doncaster.

 

 

Pilgrim Tours Co-ordinator Russell Hocking and his wife Shelly at the 2007 Nottinghamshire STARS Awards, where Russell was shortlisted for two awards recognising excellence in tourism, culture, leisure and hospitality.Awards

 

Nottinghamshire STARS awards 2007

Sponsored by ITV Central, Center Parcs and Nottingham City Council

 

Recognising excellence in tourism, culture, leisure and hospitality.  The aim of the awards is to encourage and reward excellence, and to promote the industry as a first choice career.

 

Over 100 nominations were received and the standard was exceptional. The STARS Awards recognised excellence over 12 categories, and Pilgrim Tours was nominated and shortlisted into the finals in two categories: Creativity in Practice, and Best New Entrant to the Industry.

 

 

Pilgrim Tours.  Tel: +44 (0)1909 480959  Email: pilgrimtours@uwclub.net

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