The Circus Cannelloni's finances are looking up, for a change. It's time to go on holiday together. This motley crew embarks on a trip to England, where they are joined by the Cannellonis' grandchildren.
The circus crew manages to stir up confusion and fun at a famous horse race, a tennis tournament, and a boarding school run by a tight-lipped headmistress. Mr. Cannelloni gets a chance to lecture at a prestigious university while Madame Cannelloni's determination wins over even the toughest of opponents.
Many things have changed by the time the circus returns home—with a happily engaged couple and a newborn elephant baby.