Pauline & Jim Gibbons

Tour Managers

Pauline, accompanied by her husband Jim, enjoy being part of the Cultural Breaks team, always looking forward to leading our many interesting and varied trips. They have a passion for seeing new places, as well as old favourites, visiting concerts, theatres and museums alongside our members, with whom they are very popular. Nothing is too much trouble for this couple, who take great pleasure in helping everyone make the most out of their holidays.

Nick Thorogood

Tour Manager

Nick worked for 30 years in the television industry making well known programmes and running much loved channels. Outside of tour managing he is involved in the charity sector and works creating events in his local community. Alongside a passion for culture, theatre and exploring the UK, Nick gets great pleasure from meeting Cultural Breaks members and helping them to enjoy their holidays. 

Batilde Moutou

Tour Manager

My name is Batilde. I have been a Tour Leader for over four years and my passion for history got me to become a London Westminster Tour Guide. I am a strong believer that travel, history and food bring people together for the best. I grew up in a very multi-cultural district of Paris and have lived in London for a decade now. I have been touring with diverse age group in England, France, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Ireland and Scotland. I really look forward to being on tour with you and help make your trip an unforgettable experience. 

Gill Ironside

Tour Manager

Gill spent many years travelling and living all over the world as she has a passion for knowledge, experiencing new cultures, seeing unusual places and fell in love with the desert. Upon returning to the UK she worked for many years in Public Relations, then Sales. Now that she has more time she walks in the country, volunteers at her local Art Centre, plays bridge and enjoys the arts. Working with Cultural Breaks offers Gill the opportunity to discover the UK and meet with many different and interesting people. Customer Service is important to her and she will always go the extra mile to ensure our guests enjoy their holiday.

Christopher Coleman

Tour Manager

My name Christopher (Chris) Coleman and its my pleasure to be joining cultural breaks as a Tour Manager I currently fly for British Airways as an Inflight Manager and I enjoy travelling, the Opera arts and the Ballet it will be a pleasure meeting new members and hope that they will leave with the lasting memories that I hope to create on their holidays.

Sue Leader

Tour Manager

I have worked for the last 15 years in Primary Healthcare for the NHS. Having decided to take early retirement in April 2025, I have been filling my time with Gardening, Dog walking/dog sitting for family and friends when needed. I have also become a Chaperone for my Niece' Dance school. Travel is at the top of my list, visiting various places around the UK and much further afield when I can. My last big trip was Australia & New Zealand which was top of my list as I have family there. Cultural breaks gives me the opportunity to meet members from all walks of life and to ensure that they enjoy there holiday with us.

Hannah Roberts

Holiday Planner

Nicola Long

Holiday Planner

As an Assistant Administrator & Event Co-Ordinator, Clare is responsible within the team for helping with customer enquiries, taking holiday bookings and helping the Holiday Planners with the bookings for our client’s future trips.  In Clare’s free time, she enjoys going on holidays, trips to the theatre and relaxing with a good book.

Ellie Redshaw

Holiday Planner

Ellie is a travel writer, content specialist and broadcaster with nearly two decades of experience bringing destinations to life across print, digital and radio. Having visited (almost!) 30 countries, from Nicaragua to New Zealand, she also loves a great UK staycation, having lived by the sea in Cornwall and studied in London. At Cultural Breaks, she channels that passion into crafting accessible experiences that inspire curious travellers to explore closer to home.