Day 1 - 29th October

TMI Convention Tours

STUDY TOUR OPTION 1

‘A Taste of Love’   The Ribble Valley Tour

Wednesday 29th October 2025, 12.30pm – 5pm

Study Tours will meet - TBC

Delegates will discover why Ribble Valley has gained a reputation as one of the tastiest food destinations in UK and why it is often referred to as the ‘Capital of Love’

The tour will include a selection of taste experiences and visits to businesses.

Delegates will hear about how food tourism continues to evolve in this destination as well as learn about the area’s unique and highly successful approach to developing wedding tourism. 

The tour will leave Preston by minibus and travel up the valley to Clitheroe, (30 mins) the heart of Ribble Valley, and home to Holmes Mill. Here delegates will learn about the development of this unique tourism development, which includes food hall, brewery and one of the longest bars in Britain. To achieve a true sense of the Ribble Valley landscape, delegates will also visit the iconic landmark Clitheroe Castle  

On the return journey to Preston , delegates will also visit a number of other food related tourism businesses.

STUDY TOUR OPTION 2

Preston Walking Tour

details TBC

Please note that we are limited spaces per tour, so bookings are on a first come, first serve basis.

If you would like to book on to any of these tours, please contact Graham Haynes secretary@tmi.org.uk