Day Trips

Coach Day Trips and Days Out from Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire

Landmark Coaches offer one of the best selections  and variety of competitively priced day trips out in the area.

Whether you are seeking a day trip to the seaside, a trip out to some of the best Christmas Markets or simply a day out to some of the most well known attractions or events in the area.

From Stately homes to Museums, this is the place to look.

We also work closely with many of the popular Group Organisers in the area to ensure that we are able to offer the most comprehensive selection of day trips available

Many of our trips have the full services of an experienced Blue Badge Guide – Look out for the Blue Badge Logo on the trips.

Why not join our Facebook Groups Page where you can be one of the first to see our new trips as we advertise them.  As a member of our group you can also take advantage of our special offers and deals.

With local departures from Stevenage, Baldock, Letchworth, Hitchin and Welwyn Garden.  Some of our trips depart from Shefford, Biggleswade, Bedford, Luton and St Neots.

If you live in one of the local villages and at least 8 people wish to join one of our trips, we will try and arrange a local pick up point if possible.

Our Day Trips are priced competitively to suit all pockets.

Why not browse our selection of trips which are currently available and book your seats now on one of our luxury coaches?

Call us now on 01462 733764

We are running a series of family days out during the Summer School Holidays.   These trips will include some leisure parks and some of the London Museums.

If you are looking for somewhere to take the little ones or even the big ones, look no further for a great family day out and check out the dates below

If you are interested in registering your interest and receiving early notification of these trips, please join our Facebook “Day Trips Group” or send us a message via the contact form on this website.

Discover the heritage and rural beauty of the Lea Valley, whilst cruising aboard a modern, fully licensed vessel that is accessible to all. To start your day, sit down at a local restaurant and enjoy a two course lunch before commencing on your two and a half hour canal cruise. Throughout your cruise, you will have a guided commentary by the friendly skipper. This popular cruise between Ware and Hertford cruises along the picturesque flood plains of the River Lee. The River Lee, with an abundance of wildlife, connects these two historic towns. On route you will also pass through two original working locks. The  people of the Lee Valley have always called on their local river for many needs: transport, water supply, fishing, flood control, power for mills, and today, pleasure boating. Once in Hertford you have free time to explore this beautiful town. Why not visit the Hertford Museum? This museum is free to enter and cares for, in excess of, 100,000 objects. The collections include archaeology, paper ephemera, ethnography, fine art, geology, natural history, photographs, social history and the Hertfordshire Regiment collection. Alternatively, do a spot of shopping in the local shopping centre before your coach comes to pick you up to depart for home. All boats are fully accessible and have toilets on board, as well as a licensed bar

Coach departs Stevenage at 1100

Pick Up Points also available from Baldock, Letchworth and Hitchin

Get up close with nature and enjoy fun family-friendly activities for curious kids and inquistive parents.

See the dinosaurs and much much more.

Coach departs Baldock, Letchworth, Hitchin and Stevenage

The Science Museum aims to inspire visitors with award-winning exhibitions, iconic objects and stories of incredible scientific achievement.

Coach departs from Baldock, Letchworth, Hitchin and Stevenage

Once again see our award winning seafronts and west greensward be transformed over two days into a fun filled display/event site and flight viewing area.  The event site will welcome visitors wowing the crowds with impressive aerobatic displays whilst a whole host of exhibition stands, food court and on-site entertainment are available at ground level.

Last year the RAF Red Arrows, Strikemaster and Muscle Biplane joined the previously announced RAF Typhoon jet and the Bremont Great War Display Team.

Coach departs Stevenage at 0830

Pick Up Points also available from Baldock, Letchworth and Hitchin.

Clacton has an award winning seafront and greensward.

Join us today for the Clacton Airshow. This is one of the largest seaside airshows around and includes a good mixture in the flying display including RAF participation along with display teams, aerobatic aircraft, and historic aircraft. In additional to the airshow, there are many trade stalls for you to browse and enjoy.

be amazed by the Tigers Parachute Team and you may even get to see Titan the Robot.

The event site will welcome in the region of 250,000 visitors wowing the crowds with Impressive aerobatic displays whilst a whole host of exhibition stands, food court and on-site entertainment are available at ground level.

Pick Up Points in Stevenage, Hitchin, Letchworth and Baldock.

Due to the popularity of this trip, as of 21st March, this trip is now full.  We are currently looking at providing a 2nd coach and have a reserve list of people who wish to join us.  Please call 01462 733764 to add your name to our reserve list.  If there is sufficient demand, we will put a second coach on this trip.

Southwold is a charming north Suffolk seaside town on the Suffolk Coast.

Almost an island, being bounded by the North Sea to the East, by the River Blyth and Southwold harbour to the South–West and by Buss Creek to the North, there is just the one road in to and out of Southwold, approached through neighbouring Reydon.

You can visit the  working lighthouse, award-winning pier, busy harbour, cliff top cannon and of course the beach.

Great Yarmouth is famous as a family holiday destination, bursting with fun things to do, activities for all, shows and attractions stretching along the fabled Golden Mile and the huge expanse of pristine beach.

So much to do and see including the Pleasure Beach, Hippodrome, the Pier and a lovely shopping centre.

If you would like to visit the Great Yarmouth Hippodrome during the day, we have secured tickets for the 1 pm performance of the Summer Spectacular Circus and Water Show.

The historic Hippodrome Circus in Great Yarmouth celebrates its 116^th year with its all new Summer Circus and Water Spectacular. Britain’s last surviving total circus building stages its brand new blockbuster extravaganza with amazing International Circus Artists from around the world, including Dancers, Show Swimmers, Acrobats with mind blowing comedians Jack Jay and Johnny Mac and much, much more.

Tickets are available at a special price of £20 Adult – £17 Concessions and £13 Children.

Coach departures from Stevenage, Hitchin, Letchworth, Baldock, Biggleswade and St Neots.

The Henley Country Craft Show – a truly special day for you and your family.

For August Bank Holiday weekend (Saturday) join us at Henley Country Craft Show, set in the gorgeous grounds of Stonor Park Manor House. Bask in the sunshine as you explore marquees and outdoor markets filled with handmade jewellery, homewares, clothing and more – all lovingly created by specialist Craftspeople. Enjoy a wide selection of artisan food and drink providers, and relax in the striking landscape to live music

Local Coach Pick Up Points

The Museum of London tells the story of the Capital from its first settlers to modern times.

Coach Pick Up Points in Baldock, Letchworth, Hitchin & Stevenage

Spend a day with us shopping in Cambridge where there is a great variety of shops.  Enjoy the tea shops and relax for a while by the river.

Spend some time looking at the historic buildings at the Universities.

Coach departures from Stevenage, Hitchin, Letchworth, Baldock, Biggleswade and St Neots.

Skegness is the classic English seaside resort with donkey rides on the beach, the pier, and crazy golf. With rollercoaster rides and a seal sanctuary there’s also plenty for kids to enjoy, whether it’s the thrills of a ride or the joy of seeing seal pups on their way back to being reintroduced to the wild. With a Blue Flag beach, Skegness has something for everyone.

Pick Up Points from Stevenage, Hitchin, Letchworth & Baldock

This is your chance to visit Fantasy Island on the East Coast.

With a great selection of things to see and do, including Europes largest seven day market with over 320 stalls.

The theme park has over 30 rides for adrenaline junkies and for younger visitors.

Local Coach Departures

The Goring Gap is is the dramatic gorge where the mighty River Thames chiselled its way through the Chiltern Hills during the last ice ages.  Nearby are the pictureesque villages and towns filmed as the fictional County of Midsomer.  We visit Alfred the Great’s Wallingford and Dorchester – a head turning village full of mediaeval, Tudor and Georgian buildings before rounding off our day out with a cruise through the Goring Gap.

We meet the Blue Badge guide in Wallingford at 10.30 am for time to buy morning refreshments before a little local trail.  This is Midsomers Causton and fans will recognise many locations.  A short drive away is Dorchester – a very small village with a very big Abbey, which is one of the earliest Christian sites in England.

A main course lunch with coffee is included at a 15th Century coaching inn used in several Midsomer episodes.

At 3pm we board the boat at Benson Waterfront for the seven mile swoop beneath the Chilterns through three locks to the Goring Gap.  The magnificent scenery around the Goring Gap is the setting for the Wind in the Willows, Watership Down and Three Men in a Boat.  Look out for the kingfishers and the soaring red kites that are thriving in the Thames Chilterns.

We step ashore at elegant Goring which became fashionable in the late 1800’s where residents included Oscar Wilde.

We will be heading home at 5pm.

Coaches pick up in Stevenage, Hitchin, Letchworth and Baldock.

You last chance to visit the seaside with us this year.

Clacton-on-Sea, the largest town on the Essex Sunshine Coast, is a bustling but affordable seaside resort. It boasts an array of entertainment facilities including a pleasure pier, arcades, the Princes and the Westcliff Theatres, a golf course, seafront walks, water sports and an airfield offering pleasure flights.

The main shopping area contains many of the more familiar national chains, independent stores as well as a variety of eateries to tantalise your taste buds which is a common theme throughout the area

Your last chance to visit the seaside with us this year.

Walton is a traditional seaside town on the east coast, unique in that it is surrounded on three sides by the sea. Its three miles of gently shelving sandy beaches facing south-east stretch from Frinton to the Naze. To the north, the sea sweeps round the Naze into the backwaters, known as Hamford Water, and the Walton Channel stretches right down to Walton Mere, only 300 yards from the main beach. The Naze, as well as being a natural open space, is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) famed for its fossils found in the Red Crag cliffs.

As well as these glorious natural features, Walton is known for its pier – the second-longest in the country – its yacht club and marina, and its iconic tower at The Naze from where panoramic views can be enjoyed of the Walton backwaters, Harwich and Felixstowe and the Suffolk coast.

The tower – built in 1720 by Trinity House as a navigational aid for ships making for Harwich Harbour – is now an art gallery and tea rooms

Coach departures from Stevenage, Hitchin, Letchworth, Baldock, Biggleswade and St Neots.

Come with us on a shopping expedition to one of the largest discount outlets in the area – Boundary Mill.

Boundary Mill is the ultimate shopping destination.  With hundreds of famous name fashion and home brands at discount prices, plus some great catering and on site facilities to make your visit extra special.

Our Coach will receive a “Meet and Greet” on arrival and you will given a selection of shopping vouchers.

With a great range of brands including Austin Reed, Book Taverner, Jaeger, Klass, Tula, Hush Puppies and many more.

Save some money and have a fun shopping day out.

There will also be plenty of time during your trip to visit the Garden Centre and our luggage lockers have ample space for you to bring back your purchases.

Coach departures from Stevenage, Hitchin, Letchworth, Baldock, Biggleswade and St Neots.

Goose Fair is one of Europe’s largest travelling fairs with a history that dates back more than 700 years. Amongst the array of Roller Coasters, Water Rides, Giant Wheels, Bombers, Dodgems, Twists, Waltzers and Miamis familiar to Goose Fair there will be a number of new attractions that have not visited Nottingham before.

Visitors to the fair will enjoy more than 500 attractions – from the latest white knuckle rides for thrill seekers to the ever-popular family, children’s and old-time rides.

Coach departures from Stevenage, Hitchin, Letchworth, Baldock, Biggleswade and St Neots.

Ticket Price – £20 Per Person

Great yarmouth Hippodrome has been dubbed as one of the seven wonders of the British Seaside.  The historic hippodrome is Britain’s only surviving total circus building.  Throughout the Century the intimate arena has played host to an incredible variety of entertainment from amazing water spectacles and stage shows to cinema and cine variety and even wartime use as a miltary practise shooting range.  Loyd George held political rallies here, Lilly Langtry sang, Little Titch clowned, Max Miller joked and Houdini escaped.

The All New show will see Jack Jay and comedy partner Johnny Mac return back once again on a perilous journey, there will be all manner of Ghosts, Ghouls monsters and crazy goings on!  Joining them will be world class circus performers performing breathtaking stunts in the specially created Halloween set which will bring the action closer than ever, so prepare to be on the edge of your seat, with dancers, aerialists, acrobats, special effects, comedy and much more this will be a fantastic way to celebrate the spooky week of Halloween, now one of the country’s biggest family holiday shows, many children dress up to join in the fun.

After the show you will get the opportunity to visit the museum which is located in the old Stables.  Here you will get the chance to step back in time and see how the original water mechanism and tanks work, view a treasure trove of old memories and props including Houdini’s Water Churn Escape.  You can view the unique water show props, vintage posters, signs and costumes, old artwork and photo collections. (PLEASE NOTE – There is a nominal charge of £1 per adult and 50p per child to visit the backstage museum.

Coach departures from Stevenage, Hitchin, Letchworth, Baldock and Shefford.

This unique retail experience is an extravaganza of exclusive ranges of bespoke and unusual gifts; including glass, jewellery, art, candles, ceramics, clothing and so much more. Enjoy live music and festive food and drink as you tick off your Christmas shopping list!

Local Coach Pick Up Points.

TO BOOK TICKETS – Call 01462 733764

Enjoy a slice of Dickensian Britain with victorian stalls, street urchins, stilt walkers, Punch and Judy, Brass Bands and more.

Thousands of people from across the country descend on Melton every year to enjoy a slice of Dickensian Britain. Every stall holder in Victorian dress whilst Queen Victoria, Street Beggars, Victorian Dancers, Living Statues, Morris Men and many more entertain the crowds.

The stage will be host to live performances throughout both days from some amazing performers

Further details coming soon

A contemporary cathedral city with over 2,000 years of history, Lincoln is the perfect place to visit over the festive period. Take a trip back through time and stroll along the cobbles the in cultural quarter of the city. The medieval square between the impressive Norman castle and magnificent gothic cathedral is the perfect backdrop for the Christmas Market.

Lincoln Christmas Market has developed dramatically since it began with just 11 stalls. The Christmas Market gives visitors and residents a truly festive experience, with a traditional, high quality event for all the family.

Coach departures from Stevenage, Hitchin, Letchworth, Baldock, Biggleswade and St Neots.

Great yarmouth Hippodrome has been dubbed as one of the seven wonders of the British Seaside.  The historic hippodrome is Britain’s only surviving total circus building.  Throughout the Century the intimate arena has played host to an incredible variety of entertainment from amazing water spectacles and stage shows to cinema and cine variety and even wartime use as a miltary practise shooting range.  Loyd George held political rallies here, Lilly Langtry sang, Little Titch clowned, Max Miller joked and Houdini escaped.

The Christmas spectacular 2019 has fun, thrills and excitement for the whole family.  This new Norfolk tradition combines the best in International Circus Artistes, the unique water spectacular with aerialists, synchronised swimmers, giant fountains and the magic of Christmas with hilarious comedy from Ben Langley.  With over 50 performers, this is one of Europes largest Christmas shows.

This is a fast moving, dynamic show with outstanding lighting, sound and special affects suitable for the whole family – Young or old.

Soak up the atmosphere of this fantastic Victorian building.

Our coach will pick up in Stevenage, Hitchin, Letchworth, Baldock and Shefford, arriving in Great Yarmouth for the 2pm performance.

During the interval, all of our customers will receive a complimentary ice cream.

After the show you will get the opportunity to visit the museum which is located in the old Stables.  Here you will get the chance to step back in time and see how the original water mechanism and tanks work, view a treasure trove of old memories and props including Houdini’s Water Churn Escape.  You can view the unique water show props, vintage posters, signs and costumes, old artwork and photo collections. (PLEASE NOTE – There is a nominal charge of £1 per person to visit the backstage museum.

We will be stopping for a sit down fish and chip supper in a local restaurant after the show. (Not included in the price).

Get in to the Christmas spirit by Joining us on an expedition to the spectacular Winter Wonderland which is located on Hyde Park in London. With a Baverian Village, craft and market stalls and fantastic fun fair. You can even visit the circus or the ice rink.
Plenty of places to eat and drink and when you leave Wonderland, we will take you for a leisurely drive through the London Lights before heading for home.

The full Christmas experience can be experienced and you can visit the Ice Bar, Cirque Berserk, The Snowman and over 100 fairground rides, including some of the very latest rides and some of the historical vintage rides. Visit Santaland, the Christmas Market and explore the food and drink stalls.

Once we leave Winter Wonderland, our driver will take you through London where to can view the London lights.

Pick Up Points in Baldock, Letchworth, Hitchin & Stevenage

A Christmas experience in the heart of the land of Dickens.Members of The Dickens Fellowship, The City of Rochester Society, and many other’s join in and dress up in Victorian costume and parade the streets of Rochester and the Castle gardens. Events include music by hand bell ringers and the Choir of Rochester Cathedral, a craft fair, ice skating, and the opportunity to sample a wide variety of traditional cooking. In the evening there is the ‘Candlelit Parade’ through the High Street with the Dickens Fellowship proceeding through the High Street holding their candlelit lanterns,it’s a spectacle not to be missed.

Coach departs Stevenage at 0930

Pick Up Points also available from Baldock, Letchworth, Hitchin & Welwyn Garden City

The Christmas Cruise is great fun. While many of you will have been on the river during the day it is a truly different experience after dark. We start our tour at Historic Greenwich with time to visit the shops, museum and market before boarding our Thamescruiser. Inside it’s warm and cosy with everyone guaranteed a choice of seats with terrific views in one of two saloons and the prospect of a hot chocolate or a Whisky Mac from the fully licensed bar. There’s plenty of room to move around and a huge open deck. Every onewill really enjoy the quality and content of the commentary, a mix of historical information and Cockney Waterman’s humour that brings groups back year after year. We set off at 4-00pm from historic Greenwich and are soon passing The London Docklands a breath taking sight at night, a blaze of colour and light, our own mini Manhattan. It is a wonderful thing to sail beneath a flood lit Tower Bridge, quite stunning! Now we are in the Upper Pool of the Port of London passing the Tower of London, HMS Belfast andapproaching London Bridge. The City of London owes its very existence to this majestic river, you’ll see The Monument and St. Paul’s Cathedral and then on to Bankside with Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre and the massive Tate Modern art gallery housed in the old power station. It just gets better and better as we approach the West End and the warm golden tones of the Palace of Westminster where on many evenings in the run up to Christmas you’ll see our hard working MPs “networking” in the Commons bar on the riverside. After 60 minutes cruising we step ashore on Westminster Pier. Our Blue Badge guide will be waiting for you on the pier to walk back to our coach just a few minutes away and begin an entertaining guided tour of the Christmas Lights & Sights in the WestEnd and the City of London. Finishing with three course CarveryDinner at the President Hotel.

Coach departs Stevenage at 1130

Pick Up Points also available from Baldock, Letchworth, Hitchin and Welwyn Garden City

Get in to the Christmas spirit by Joining us on an expedition to the spectacular Winter Wonderland which is located on Hyde Park in London. With a Baverian Village, craft and market stalls and fantastic fun fair. You can even visit the circus or the ice rink.
Plenty of places to eat and drink and when you leave Wonderland, we will take you for a leisurely drive through the London Lights before heading for home.

The full Christmas experience can be experienced and you can visit the Ice Bar, Cirque Berserk, The Snowman and over 100 fairground rides, including some of the very latest rides and some of the historical vintage rides. Visit Santaland, the Christmas Market and explore the food and drink stalls.

Once we leave Winter Wonderland, our driver will take you through London where to can view the London lights.

Pick Up Points in Baldock, Letchworth, Hitchin & Stevenage