Day Trips

BLUE BADGE GUIDED TOUR

Explore the Suffolk Coast with visits to Southwold and Aldeburgh and enjoy a fish & chip lunch at the famous Flora Tea Rooms on Dunwich beach.

We meet our Blue Badge Tour Guide at 10.30am in Woodbridge, just above Ipswich, to buy morning coffee.

In Aldeburgh the Moot Hall, once in the centre of the town, now teeters on the water’s edge.

We see where the fishermen who still sell their catch on the beach and marvel at the controversial Maggi Hambling scallop sculpture.

On to Dunwich for lunch. The town has already been claimed by the sea but the brilliant Flora Tea Rooms survive. In addition to a choice of fish served with chips there’s a slice of bread plus a dessert and a cup of tea or coffee, all included in the tour fee.

In the afternoon we continue along the coast. Thorpeness is an eccentric puzzle of mock Tudor houses and the quirky “House in the Clouds”. In the elegant little Edwardian resort town of Southwold. Old cottages of great charm cluster around the gleaming white lighthouse and candy coloured beach huts line the shore.

Join the guide to explore possibly the finest mediaeval church in England –the home of “Southwold Jack”. The day ends with free time to enjoy this jolly seaside town and pick a spot for tea before heading for home at 4.45pm

Unfortunately, due to COVID-19 Lockdown Restrictions, we are unable to offer our usual comprehensive programme of Christmas Trips this year and many of our planned Christmas Markets and Attractions have been removed from our website.

We hope to be able to operate a limited selection of Festive Trips after the 3rd of December (when current lock-down is scheduled to end).

Currently, we are accepting seat reservations for those trips advertised during December and will not require a deposit or full payment until we are confident they will be able to go ahead.  Please call 01462 733764 for more information.

05.11.20

Join Nick and Mary, the 17^th Century Gaolers of the old Guildhall, for an enlightening lantern walk around the medieval village of Lavenham, deep in the heart of the Suffolk Countryside.

The year is 1645 and Lavenham is in Crisis.  The Civil War is in full swing, the Witchfinder General is on his hunt for Witches and the destitute weavers are rioting.

However, for our two horrible Gaolers, life could not be better!  The prison is full and there is money to be made!

Join Nick and Mary on their light-hearted look at some of the ‘Horrible History of Lavenham’.  Hear tales of local folklore and traditions, witchcraft and riots, murder and executions, plus a few ghosts for good measure.

We end our tour at the Cock Inn, Nick and Mary’s favourite watering hole, where we join them for a two course hot meal before returning home.

Coach departures from Stevenage at 1.30pm

Postponed – Awaiting new date due to COVID-19 Restrictions

AFTERNOON & EARLY EVENING

We are combining an afternoon’s shopping at the famous Oxford Street followed by an early evening tour of London’s Iconic Christmas Lights.

This is your chance to get that exclusive present you are looking for and soak up London’s Festive atmosphere.

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Due to COVID-19 Travel Restrictions – This trip has been rescheduled to Saturday 12th December 2021

BLUE BADGE GUIDED TOUR

During the winter, with fewer tourists around, extra rooms known as the Semi-State apartments are opened at Windsor Castle.

For Christmas the castle decorations include a spectacular tree.

You’ll also tour the Royal Landscape and visit the Windsor Farm Shop where the Queen sells produce from the Royal Farms.

We meet the Blue Badge Guide at 10.30am in Windsor – if we have poor walkers we’ll get you good and close to the castle to save the long walk from the coach park. There’s time to buy morning refreshments beneath the castle walls before stepping inside the Queen’s favourite residence.

We start in St George’s Chapel where you sit to listen to our guide’s commentary introducing the castle. The State Apartments are hung with paintings from the Royal Collection – Rembrandt, Rubens, Canaletto and Gainsborough.

From October through to March you can also see George IV’s private rooms. Known as the Semi-State Apartments they include some of the most richly decorated castle interiors.

We’ll have free time for lunch in Windsor before we meet to board the coach for an exhilarating look at the Royal landscape including views of the Castle from the Long Walk.

We round off a memorable day with a visit to the Windsor Farm Shop where Her Majesty sells produce from the Royal farms. Take home a treat or a stocking filler or two embossed with the Royal crest and treat yourself to tea and cake in the cafe before making tracks for home at 4.45pm.

THE WONDER OF CHRISTMAS

Once claiming to be ‘everything London’, tourists still flock there to buy teddy bears bearing the Harrods insignia or simply to wonder at the over-the-top glitz and super-abundance of the Egyptian Hall and the like.

The luxuries of its Food Hall are legendary, and in more recent years its Urban Retreat hairdressing and beauty salon has gained a reputation for its ultra-indulgent (and suitably expensive).

This trip combines Christmas Shopping  and a ride through London’s Christmas Lights

AFTERNOON & EARLY EVENING

We are combing an afternoon’s shopping at the famous Camden Street Market followed by an early evening tour of London’s Iconic Christmas Lights.

This is your chance to get that exclusive present you are looking for and soak up London’s Festive atmosphere.

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THE WONDER OF CHRISTMAS

It’s the most wonderful time of the year as the tree-tops glisten and the Great Lake and waterfalls of Blenheim Palace shimmer and sparkle.

There’s something for everyone as the one mile glittering path winds its way through the world-famous Parkland in a magical after dark experience.

The Blenheim winter trail is brighter than ever before with over a million pea-lights, lasers and projections. Wander beneath unique tree canopies drenched in seasonal colour and dripping with silvery shards of light, frosty snowflakes, stars and baubles.

From the delicate and twinkling to the grand and spectacular, follow the lakeside path past the Gingerbread House and under hundreds of larger-than-life glowing flowers suspended in the branches.

Sparkling hedgerows and tunnels lead you to a brand new Field of Light and on towards a garden filled with jewel-like, colour-changing globes.

There are hidden surprises too – Watch out for Bubble Path before you pause at the flickering scented flames of the Fire Garden for a moment of tranquil reflection. As you walk through a Canopy of Light festooned with over 100,000 pea-lights, the mesmerising voices of Singing Trees can be heard in the distance.

Don’t forget to look out for Father Christmas and his elves along the way before you pause at the Water Terrace Finale to enjoy the jumping water jets, projections and criss-crossing beams of light as they dance in time to much-loved Christmas classics.

Why not complete your stroll under the stars with spiced cider, mulled wine or hot chocolate whilst the aroma of roasting chestnuts fills the air. Gather to toast your own marshmallows at one of the fire pits, ride the vintage Carousel and enjoy other traditional fare before browsing the well stocked gift shop (Blenheim Palace will not be open on this date).

We know that after experiencing the lockdown in 2020, everyone will be looking forward to getting out and about and enjoying what Great Britain has to offer this year.

It’s nice to be able to plan ahead, and we are already putting together what we think is a great programme of day trips for 2021.  Keep watching this page as we add more and more exciting and fun trips.

From trips to the great British Seaside, visits to London, fantastic shopping locations  and out and about to some lovely attractions, we have included something for everyone this year.

Book your seats now and support British Tourism.

Winter is behind us and it’s time to start thinking of enjoying some Spring Days Out.

We have put together some fun days out for you.

Camden Market Shopping – From £16 Per person

London Museums – From £18 Per Person

Shopping at Harrods – From £18 Per Person

Stratford Upon Avon – From £22 Per Person

Mystery Garden Centre – From £12 Per Person

Great Yarmouth – From £18 Per Person

Ely Cathedral on Market Day – From £17 Per Person

Bedford Market – £12 Per Person

Aldeburgh – From £18 Per Person

Rickmansworth Canal Festival – From £16 Per Person

Bury St Edmunds and Greene King Brewery Tour – From £38 Per Person

Southend on Sea – From £17 Per Person

Trooping The Colour – From £19 Per Person

The Cotswolds Tour – From £20 Per Person

Clacton on Sea – From £18 Per Person

Walton on the Naze – From £18 Per Person

Portabello Market – From £18 Per Person

For your safety – All of our coaches are disinfected and sanitised before your trip, all of our drivers follow strict Health & Safety guidelines, we have social distancing measures in place and hand sanitiser on-board your coach for your personal use.

We look forward to welcoming you onboard your Luxury Coach.

Scroll down to see where we are going and spend a Spring Day with us.

SHOPPING EXPERIENCE

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Shop Till you Drop

Camden Market is a diverse community of creative sellers, street food traders and independent stores next to the Regents Canal in London. There are over 1000 places where you can shop at Londons largest Market.

More than 100,000 visitors head to Camden Town every weekend to enjoy this shopping experience.

Spend time visiting the four main markets –

Camden Lock Market

This is where the market began in the 1970’s  where the stalls clustered around the canal and locks – Once mainly a craft market it now has many stalls selling clothes, jewellery and unusual gifts.  There are both indoor and outdoor areas and some great food stalls next to the canal.

Camden Stables Market

Camden Stables has over 450 shops and stalls and it’s here that you will find those vintage clothes and accesssories as well as a great selection of food stalls from aound the World.

Camden Lock Village

Once you cross the Canal Bridge you will discover Camden Lock Village.  This market specialises in accessories, fashions and gifts.

Buck Street Market

This is the place where you can find those cheapo items.

Local Pick Up Points.

Price Includes –

Return Coach Travel

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Easter School Holiday Special

You can visit either –

The Natural History Museum and/or the Science Museum and/or The Victoria & Albert Museum.

https://www.nhm.ac.uk/

https://www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/

A great day out for young or old alike.

Local Pick Up Points (Ask for details)

Price Includes –

Coach Travel

Our Trip allows between 4 & 5 hours in the London Museums.

• There are No Admission charges to the London Museums.

SHOPPING EXPERIENCE

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Enjoy a shopping experience at the World’s leading luxury Department Store and spend some time  browsing the vast array of designer shops located in Knightsbridge.

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Stratford-upon-Avon is steeped in the history of its most famous resident, William Shakespeare.

This Warwickshire country town contains the home where Shakespeare was born, the cottage where Anne Hathaway resided before their marriage and the church where the couple is buried.

There are many fantastic areas of Stratford-upon-Avon to explore, which is why visitors flock back year after year to discover more.

From quaint side streets with unique and individual shops to open parklands along the river, there’s something for everyone.

Local Pick Up Points (Ask for details)

Price Includes –

Coach Travel

Our Trip allows between 4 & 5 hours in Stratford Upon Avon

SHOPPING EXPERIENCE

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WEDNESDAY HALF DAY SENIOR CITIZENS SPECIAL

We will be taking you to a popular garden centre where you can find all of those spring and summer plants that you are looking for.

Purchase a cup of tea and a cake and enjoy some time with your friends.

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BLUE BADGE GUIDED TOUR

William Shakespeare lived and worked in London for much of his theatre career but his family were born and raised and lived and died in Warwickshire in his home town of Stratford-Upon-Avon.

We visit three houses each very evocative of the life and times of this handsome market town and telling the story of Stratford’s most famous son.

Meet our expert and entertaining Blue Badge Guide at 10.30am at Anne Hathaway’s Cottage just outside Stratford for time to buy morning refreshments.   This 600 year old thatched cottage is described as the most romantic in all of England.   We see the famous second best bed and a courting settle which ties in very nicely with a new exhibition all about Tudor courtship.

We drive into the heart of Stratford for free time to buy lunch.   Our afternoon begins at the Birthplace – a terrific visit that evokes the spirit of the times drawing our attention to small but fascinating details of life in Elizabethan times.

Our third visit is Hall’s Croft – the elegant home of Shakespeare’s daughter and her doctor husband .  Beautiful furniture and luxurious decoration give an insight into the life of a wealthy Jacobean family.   There is a cafe on site or you can opt to take a few minutes walk to Holy Trinity church by the river to see the graves of the – Shakespeare family.

You’ll be ready to make tracks for home at 4.45pm.

SEASIDE DAY EXCURSION

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There is something for everyone at Great Yarmouth.

Enjoy spending some time strolling along the Golden Mile and visit the Pleasure Beach, Sealife Centre, Joyland or play a round or two of Crazy Golf.  If it’s raining, there is always the Holywood Crazy Golf which is housed inside a nostalgic old Theatre.  Visit the shops, the World in Miniature or simply relax on the miles of Golden Sand.

You can even take a ride in a Horse Drawn Landau along the front and the kids can enjoy a traditional donkey ride on the beach.

Why not enjoy a walk through the recently restored Venetian Waterways or take a boat out on the boating lake.

You may decide to take a trip out to the Scroby Sands to view the Seals in their natural habitat.

Watch how rock is made or try some Yarmouth Bloaters.

Plenty of places along the front to eat and drink and so much to see and do in Great Yarmouth for the whole family.

Fun Day Out for all.

Coach Departures from Shefford, Stevenage, Hitchin, Letchworth, Baldock & Royston.

Price Includes –

Return Coach Travel

This trip allows between 4 and 5 hours at Great Yarmouth.

https://www.great-yarmouth.co.uk/

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Great Yarmouth Seaside Trip

Including the Pirate Show at Great Yarmouth Hippodrome

Billed as one of the Seven Wonders of the British Seaside, Great Yarmouth Hippodrome is steeped in history and is one of the last surviving Victorian Hippodromes with a sunken water feature in the world. Even Houdini and Chaplin perormed here.

We have secured special priced tickets for the afternoon matinee show.

The fantastic lighting, sound and performance will amaze you.
Enjoy the Pirates Show and still have plenty of time to take in many of the attractions that Great Yarmouth Seafront has to offer.

This “All Action” Pirate Water Show has been called “phenomenal” by the Eastern Daily Press.

The immense production brings together a motley crew of pirates, fire eaters, acrobats, aerialists and hilarious comedy in an experience like no other.

All of the action takes place in a movie style set .  The massive 40 foot Galleon has been created by 3D Creations who made part of the set for Pirates of the Caribbean and is this years centre piece.

This is an experience like no other, so don’t miss your chance to see the sensational “Pirates Live”.

Price includes – Luxury Coach Travel – Great seats at the show, complimentary ice creams during the interval and the chance to visit the backstage museum after the show which is steeped in history. (Small additional charge of £1 to visit the Museum).

Suitable for All Ages

Admission to the Show is included in the price (2.30pm Performance).

Departures from Stevenage, Hitchin, Letchworth, Baldock & Royston.

Tripadvisor Reviews – 5 Star Certificate of Excellence can be found here –

https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Attraction_Review-g190788-d297189-Reviews-Hippodrome_Circus-Great_Yarmouth_Norfolk_East_Anglia_England.html

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Nestling under the big skies of the Fen countryside, in the shadow of its magnificent cathedral, Ely offers a wealth of attractions. As the second smallest city in England, it is compact enough to explore on foot, but large enough to fill a full day and more.

The first port of call for any visitor to Ely today will almost certainly be the Cathedral. This imposing structure towers across the fens for miles around. Dominating the skyline, it is one of England’s most beautiful and largest Cathedrals. Known locally as the ‘Ship of the Fens’ it is famous for its unique Octagon tower, which when lit can be seen for tens of miles.  The Cathedral is also home to the only national museum dedicated to Stained Glass. If it’s history you’re interested in then Ely Museum housed in the city’s old gaol, is an excellent place to start.

Ely’s most famous historical resident of Ely was of course Oliver Cromwell.  The Cromwell family lived in Ely for some 10 years and today you can visit their former house which has been recreated to demonstrate what 17th Century domestic life would have been like along with an exhibition on the civil war.  It also doubles as the Tourist Information Centre.

Ely has a beautiful waterside area, which is an attraction within itself, where you can explore the many cafes and restaurants or visit the art galleries.  Alternatively, simply take time out to relax and watch the river boats pass by.

The market has been at the heart of Ely community life for over 800 years.

The friendly weekly market is a fabulous shopping destination and an important community hub.    There’s everything you’d expect from a traditional market, plus a few surprises.   Each week you’ll find locally grown fruit and vegetables, flowers, household goods, artisan bread, cakes and more.

Local Pick Up Points (Ask for details).

Price Includes –

Return Coach Travel

This Trip allows for 4-5 hours in Ely

BLUE BADGE GUIDED TOUR

We begin in Newmarket at midday with a two-course carvery lunch with coffee in a newly refurbished racing hotel.

After lunch we travel by coach up and over the dramatic swoop of the town gallops and out into handsome countryside dominated by this sport of kings.

We stop in beautiful Bury St Edmunds for a gentle meander in the ancient Abbey Gardens – it’s not a long walk at all – just far enough for some fresh air to rekindle the appetite for tea.

The Blue Badge Guide coach tour includes Newmarket town centre to see Tattersalls, Europe’s leading bloodstock auctioneers and the Jockey Club.

We enjoy long views from the coach as we drive up and over the gallops where the racehorses are exercised each day. From the top we get a good look into the yard of the late, great trainer Henry Cecil before driving through some gorgeous countryside full of studs and stables where we also see an ancient packhorse bridge.

From Spring to late Summer Bury St Edmunds is a riot of colour with flowers cascading from window boxes and hanging baskets.

We take a very gentle stroll into enchanting floral gardens to see the picturesque ruins of the ancient abbey by the River Lark and buy tea at the cathedral before heading home at 4.30pm

SHOPPING EXPERIENCE

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WEDNESDAY HALF DAY SENIOR CITIZENS SPECIAL

Bedford is a thriving market town with its original ‘charter’ dating back more than 800 years when King Henry II granted it in 1166, allowing Bedfordians to hold their own market. A market has been held on St Paul’s Square since the 1500’s

The general Markets on Wednesdays and Saturdays on the historic Harpur and St Paul’s Squares have retained a freshness and appeal by offering a wide range of quality goods at affordable prices, from olives to key cutting services, clothes, toys to hot food.

Local Pick Up Points.

Price Includes –

Return Coach or Bus Travel

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New for 2021

Spend a Relaxing Day at the Seaside

Aldeburgh is a pretty coastal town on the river Alde and enjoys breathtaking views both seawards and following the river Alde inland towards Orford. Its name comes from ‘Alde Burgh’ meaning “old fort” and the town’s history is closely linked to the changes time and Mother Nature have wrought to the coastal map.

Aldeburgh was once an important Tudor port and its shipbuilders were responsible for Francis Drake’s ‘Golden Hind’.   But over time the River Alde silted up taking its toll on the town’s fortunes, and coastal erosion swept away the heart of its old town.   Some historic buildings have survived the centuries, such as 400-year old Moot Hall, the Norman Church and a Martello tower.

Today Aldeburgh is famous for many things – good food, great fish & chips, Aldeburgh Music, Maggi Hamblings’ Scallop on the beach, as well as a vibrant art and music scene.   There are several Art Galleries in the town including one from Caroline Wiseman based in the iconic South Lookout.

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New for 2021

The Rickmansworth Canal Festival celebrates canals, the community and the environment.

The top attraction for many is the wonderful array of canal boats from across the country – a terrific spectacle, with at least 100 craft of many types and histories moored along the towpath up to four deep. But there are things to do, see and enjoy whatever your interests, and whatever your age.

At Batchwood Lock, you may wish to book a trip on a boat (Not included in our price).  You can visit the Batchwood Lock Canal Centre where you will find books, gifts and ice creams for sale.

Along the Tow Path are displays of historic visiting working boats and decorated pleasure craft.

Visit The Aquadrome, where you will find Trade, Craft and Charity Stalls, the main entertainment stage, the environmental fair, Living History Displays, a Funfair, Children’s Farm and other attractions.

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BLUE BADGE GUIDED TOUR

In partnership with Lodge Coaches of High Easter, near Chelmsford, we bring you Vintage Essex, a very entertaining new day out for people who like to see a lot without walking too far.

We combine the best in Blue Badge guiding in picture postcard Essex villages with an afternoon at the Lodge Headquarters in the Essex Rodings, which includes a ploughman’s lunch and rides out in their vintage fleet of 1940s and 1950s coaches.

We begin in Thaxted, Queen of Essex at 10.30am for morning refreshments in an old coaching inn.   Betjeman said Thaxted was about as good as it gets.   We’ll visit the old wool church where English composer Gustav Holst played the organ and the vicar flew the Red Flag from the tower.   Who’s for a few verses of Holst’s hymn Thaxted, better known as I Vow To Thee My Country?   From the church we weave past black and white striped Tudor houses and jolly colour-washed homes from the mediaeval to the Georgian period to the beautifully wonky old Guildhall.

From high in the coach we’ll take in the gently rolling landscapes of rural Essex and the chocolate box village of Finchingfield as we head south to the little known Essex Rodings. Eight villages full of old thatched cottages, timber-framed manor houses and farmhouses form the largest group in the country to share a common name.   The Rodings name comes from the Anglo-Saxon Hrodingas who sailed up the River Thames 1500 years ago, turned right at Barking Creek and kept going until they found this remote and fertile landscape.

A ploughman’s lunch is ready for us at the Lodge Garage in High Easter.

We are surrounded by the vintage vehicle collection and old coaching ephemera collection of the Lodge Family who are approaching their centenary in the coaching business.

It’s a lovely afternoon with time to enjoy the collection of old coaching and bus ephemera and rides out in immaculately restored 1940s and 1950s coaches that have starred in Only Fools spin off Rock & Chips and the blockbuster series The Crown.

We finish the day with a cup of tea, which is also included in the tour fee.

We’ll be ready to head home at 4.45pm.

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This Day Trip combines a visit to Bury St Edmunds with a tour of the famous Greene King Brewery.

Our coach will arrive at Bury St Edmunds for 1130, where you will have plenty of time to sample what the town has to offer.

Described as a Jewel in the Crown of Suffolk, Bury St Edmunds is surrounded by countryside with 1,000 years of history to explore, Bury St Edmunds – the home of Saint Edmund, the original patron Saint of England – offers visitors award-winning restaurants, fantastic shopping, annual festivals, and stunning parks.

Visit the magnificent St Edmundsbury Cathedral and stand among the ruins of the Abbey of St Edmund in the stunning Abbey Gardens, once the most famous and wealthy pilgrimage location in England where people came from all over Europe to visit the Shrine of St Edmund.   With the beautiful medieval wool towns on our doorstep, Bury St Edmunds is truly ‘a jewel in the crown of Suffolk’.

The Market

There is a vibrant and bustling market in Bury St Edmunds on Saturdays that attracts thousands of people every week.

With more than 80 stalls, Bury St Edmunds Market has an excellent food offer including fruit and vegetables, meat, and fish stalls with fresh locally sourced seasonal produce.

Not only is there a wonderful array of foods you can also find everything from authentic Italian shirts, Portuguese pottery, vintage clothes and colourful plants and flowers.

Not only is Bury St Edmunds one of the most successful traditional street markets in the country today, it also has one of the longest and most colourful histories.   The market, held in the Buttermarket and Cornhill, dates back to before the days of William the Conqueror.

Greene King Brewery Tour

We arrive at the Greene King Brewery for our 3.30 pm tour.

Leading UK brewers Greene King have called Bury St Edmunds home for over 200 years.  The brewery offers a guided tour around the historic working brew house to see where many of the nation’s favourite ales are brewed, including Greene King IPA, Old Speckled Hen and Abbot Ale, which is famously named for the brewers who used to work at Bury St Edmunds’ Great Abbey hundreds of years ago.

The tour includes a trip up to the roof for one of the best panoramic views of the town and finishes with a tutored beer tasting in the Greene King Beer Café.

Our tour will last 1 hour and 40 minutes and everyone will come home with a free bottle of beer and a book,

We head for home at 5.15

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SEASIDE DAY EXCURSION

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Great Day Out for the Whole Family

Southend on Sea has it all for a Day Trip to the Traditional Seaside.  A seafront amusement park, sand and shingle beaches, and fish ‘n’ chips shops leading down to the country’s longest pier;   Essex’s Southend-on-Sea has all the trappings of a classic British seaside resort, as well as a modern  and varied Shopping Centre.

Spend some time with us visiting Adventure Island, Adventure Golf, Sealife Adventure, a great varied Shopping Centre and much much more.

This is a lovely day out for the whole family.

Coach Departures from Shefford, Baldock, Letchworth, Hitchin & Stevenage.

Price Includes –

Return Coach Travel

This Trip will allow 4-5 hours at Southend on Sea.

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The custom of Trooping the Colour dates back to the time of Charles II in the 17th. Century when the Colours of a regiment were used as a rallying point in battle and were therefore trooped in front of the soldiers every day to make sure that every man could recognise those of his own regiment. In London, the Foot Guards used to do this as part of their daily Guard Mounting on Horse Guards and the ceremonial of the modern Trooping the Colour parade is along similar lines. The first traceable mention of The Sovereign’s Birthday being ‘kept’ by the Grenadier Guards is in 1748 and again, after George III became King in 1760, it was ordered that parades should mark the King’s Birthday. From the accession of George IV they became, with a few exceptions and notably the two World Wars, an annual event.

This impressive display of pageantry is now held on the occasion of the Queen’s Official Birthday. It takes place in June each year to celebrate the official Birthday of the Sovereign and is carried out by her personal troops, the Household Division, on Horse Guards Parade, with the Queen herself attending and taking the salute.

Since 1987, The Queen has attended in a carriage rather than riding, which she did before that on 36 occasions, riding side-saddle and wearing the uniform of the regiment whose Colour was being trooped. The regiments take their turn for this honour in rotation as operational commitments permit.

Over 1000 officers and men are on parade, together with two hundred horses; over two hundred musicians from six bands and corps of drums march and play as one. Some 113 words of command are given by the Officer in Command of the Parade.

The parade route extends from Buckingham Palace along The Mall to Horse Guards Parade, Whitehall and back again.

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New for 2021

Combine some Shopping with Sightseeing

We visit Moreton in Marsh on Market Day.

Moreton-in-Marsh is one of the principal market towns in the northern Cotswolds situated on the Fosse Way and now served by the main line railway from London Paddington.   It grew up in the thirteenth century as a market town with a wide main street, narrow burgage plots and back lanes.   There is still is a busy Tuesday market with about 200 stalls attracting many visitors

Moreton has been a traveller’s town for at least 1700 years and was used as a coaching station before the coming of the Oxford to Worcester railway in 1853.   There are several pubs, inns, hotels, tea shops, and restaurants  in the immediate vicinity.

The high street has many elegant eighteenth-century inns and houses including the Redesdale Market Hall

After your visit to Moreton in Marsh, we take a leisurely drive through Stow on the Wold, giving you the chance to see much of the famous Cotswolds character, before stopping at Bourton on the Water for afternoon tea (Not included).

This popular village is often referred to as the ‘Venice of the Cotswolds’ because of the attractive little bridges that cross the gently flowing clear water of the River Windrush, which runs through the centre of the village.   Bourton has a charm all of its own at any time of the year.

We head for home at 4.30 pm.

Local Pick up points

BLUE BADGE GUIDED TOUR

A day to remember in the company of a top notch Blue Badge Tour Guide which includes a visit to Lichfield, just north of Birmingham and The National Arboretum where we take a land train tour.

We begin in Lichfield at 10.30am with time to buy morning coffee before a gentle and flat walking tour of this ancient cathedral City.   We also visit the Erasmus Darwin House which gives a real flavour of this Georgian city.   We’ll stay in Lichfield for free time for lunch. where there is lots of choice and give you time to visit the beautiful Cathedral which offers free entry for individual visitors.

The afternoon is dedicated to the National Memorial Arboretum the UK’s year-round Centre of Remembrance that celebrates and honours the men and women who have served our nation. There are 300 memorials here – diverse in nature and rich in symbolism representing not only the armed forces but also the emergency services, charity groups and individuals.

It’s a big site -150 acres, so you’ll be pleased to know that we’ve included the 50 minute land train tour so that you can see a lot without walking too far.

There is a cafe back in the Remembrance Centre where you can buy tea.

A thought provoking day comes to a close when we start the drive home at 4.45pm with plenty to talk about.

SEASIDE DAY EXCURSION

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Great Day Out for the Whole Family

Clacton has lovely sandy beaches, safe sea bathing, water sports, a Victorian pier with undercover amusements & fun fair, Pubs, cafes and restaurants.

Beside the miles of sandy beaches, there are beautifully restored themed gardens, bowling greens and two theatres

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SEASIDE DAY EXCURSION

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Great Day Out for the Whole Family

Walton is a traditional seaside town with many original features. It has a fascinating history, wonderful walks, nature reserves and the second longest pier in Britain and miles of golden sandy beaches.

The beach is a haven for sun worshippers, it is of lovely firm golden sand, and swimming is safe from the shore-line.

The pier is a must for all the family. It is equipped to provide everything for family fun including the time honoured past-time for Dad, fishing for Cod from the pier!

At the northern end of the town lies the sweeping area of grass and gorse that is known as the Naze, beneath which fossil rich cliffs tumble down to the shore.  Wildlife flourishes on the Naze which provides a sanctuary for migrating birds.  Many rare species can be seen such as Marsh Harriers, Teal and Twite.  In spring and autumn the Nature trail comes alive with butterflies, the Essex skipper and Painted lady being but two.

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WEDNESDAY HALF DAY SENIOR CITIZENS SPECIAL

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The Olde Watermill at Barton Le Cley is one of Bedfordshires Best Kept secrets.  A small Shopping Village in and around the historic watermill.

There has been a Watermill on the site since 1086 as the Watermill is mentioned in the Domesday book and it is one of the oldest overshot Watermills in the country.

Over the last few years, it has been lovingly restored and is now home to over 20 unique and individual shops as well as the Mill House Restaurant, Tea Room & Cafe, an antique centre and The Miller’s Shopping Arcade

Enjoy some refreshments sitting by the lake and soak up the atmosphere.

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SHOPPING EXPERIENCE

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Shop till you Drop

The markets main attraction is the vibrant antiques section which is located near Notting Hill tube station;    The half mile of road contains 100’s of buzzing market stalls, shops and arcades.   You can expect to find a wonderful and wide array on antiques dating from BC to the 1960’s on offer including items such as glass and crystal, silver, books and many other collectibles.

The new goods section is more typical London market traders with stalls selling cheap socks, toys, batteries etc.

Around Westway you will find the area some call the “Fashion Market” which has second hand clothes stalls side by side with young new designers.

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Long Summer Day’s have arrived and we have some great day’s out by Coach lined up for the whole family to enjoy.

Brighton – From £20 Per Person

Worthing – From £20 Per Person

Maritime Greenwich – From £18 Per Person

Imperial War Museum London – From £18 Per Person

Skegness – From £18 Per Person

Fantasy Island Theme Park & Market – From £18 Per Person

Windsor – From £18 Per Person

Bedford River Festival – £10 Per Person

Hastings – From £20 Per Person

Lakeside or Bluewater Shopping – from £19 Per Person

Margate – from £20 Per Person

Ramsgate – From £20 Per Person

Broadstairs – From £20 Per Person

Wells Carnival Day – From £18 Per Person

Great Yarmouth – From £18 Per Person

Royal Leamington Spa & Guide Dog Training Centre – From £24 Per Person

Historic Portsmouth & Gunwharf Shopping Centre – From £20 Per Person

Southsea – From £20 Per Person

Ryde by Hovercraft – From £38 Per Person

Norwich on Market Day – From £18 Per Person

Southend on Sea – From £17 Per Person

Clacton Airshow 2021 – From £18 Per Person

Faversham Hop Festival – From £20 Per Person

Saffron Walden Market and  Braintree Shopping Outlet – From £17 Per Person

St Albans Market – From £12 Per Person

Sherringham 1940’s Day – From £19 Per Person

Cromer – £19 Per Person

For your safety – All of our coaches are disinfected and sanitised before your trip, all of our drivers follow strict Health & Safety guidelines, we have social distancing measures in place and hand sanitiser on-board your coach for your personal use.

Scroll down to see where we are going and spend a Summer Day with us.

BLUE BADGE GUIDED TOUR

This is a very entertaining and gentle walking tour on London’s Bankside with a top notch Blue Badge Tour Guide using the latest crystal clear VOX headsets which we have combined with a visit to The View at The Shard.

We join our top notch Blue Badge Tour Guide for a rather special day out.

We meet our guide at 10.30am to buy morning refreshments in the famous Borough Farmers Market.   Southwark’s Bankside was the Soho of Elizabethan London.   Memories of a racy past echo in the cobbled riverside lanes.   A delicate rose window survives from the Palace where the Bishops lived cheek by jowl with the brothels and bear pits.   In a raucous neighbourhood, the sheer scale of the depravity would make a modern sybarite blush but there were rules and the really bad could end up in the infamous Clink.

We’ve added the simple to use, crystal clear, Vox Wireless Tour Guide system headsets to this new day trip.   This isn’t a taped commentary – it’s still a top notch Blue Badge Guide talking to you live.   You wear the lightweight, receiver on a lanyard and you’ll be given a set of disposable in-ear headphones similar to what you’d get on a plane.   For people who use hearing aids there are special over-the-ear head phones. The sound is crystal clear so you’ll never miss a word.

The afternoon is dedicated to The View From The Shard.   Experience breath taking views of London 800ft above the city.   Take in the 360 degree panoramic views of up to 40 miles. You’ll still have your Vox sets so you can enjoy snippets of commentary from one of the best tour guides in London wherever you are up at the top – you don’t have to huddle in a group to hear.

SEASIDE DAY EXCURSION

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Great Day Out for the Whole Family

People have been travelling to Brighton for seaside getaways ever since the railway arrived in 1841. The pebbled beach, Brighton Pier, the amusement arcades and the Royal Pavilion are the main attractions.

You can visit the new British Airways 360 where you can take a trip 450 feet in the air. You could choose to visit the Sealife Centre or The Lanes for some shopping.

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Our Trip allows between 4 & 5 hours in Brighton

SEASIDE DAY EXCURSION

REF – 100020/21

A relaxed day at the Seaside

Worthing is a quieter resort than nearby Brighton and is well known for it’s temperate climate, it’s pier, promenade and parks.

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New for 2021

Greenwich is a world heritage site on the River Thames and home to the Cutty Sark, the Royal Observatory, the National Maritime Museum and the Old Royal Naval College including the fabulous Painted Hall. Visits can be made to any of these attractions (entrance fees may apply) or time can be spent strolling through Greenwich Park, the compact shopping centre or Greenwich market.

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School Holiday Special

IWM London is the world’s leading museum of war.   Founded during the First World War, it gives voice to the extraordinary experiences of ordinary people forced to live their lives in a world torn apart by conflict.

Displayed across six floors, the museum’s vast collections encompass a wealth of objects – from uniforms to photographs, vehicles to films, weapons to works of art – each with a story to tell.

Step into the world-famous atrium and experience the continuing influence of war on the world, from the First World War to present day in the award-winning galleries, all filled with the power to move, inspire and transform

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SEASIDE SPECIAL DAY EXCURSION

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Southwold is a charming North Suffolk Seaside Resort.

Southwold lies in the centre of an area of great natural beauty – a paradise for the walker, the naturalist and the birdwatcher. Situated on a hill that gently rises from the Blyth Valley, the town is virtually an island, being surrounded by the River Blyth to the south and Buss Creek to the north.  There is just one road in and out of Soutnwold

The quiet, understated elegance of its Georgian houses, its 100 foot Lighthouse towering above the Sole Bay Inn,  its pier (the first to be built in Britain since the 1950s) and cliff top promenade above the sandy beach, and of course its brightly coloured beach huts, all work together to create this atmosphere of a bygone age.

This is not a place for amusement arcades or Kiss me Quick Hats.

Every day you can see the Adnams Brewery Dray Horses plodding around the streets making deiveries and a visit to the Adnams shop will ensure that you can take something special home.

Spend some time visiting St Emunds Church which was completed in 1640.  Once inside, and immediately in front of you, is the wooden figure of Southwold Jack, who dates from the 15th Century and who for many years has struck his bell at the start of each service as well as welcoming brides on their wedding day.  When you next look at the Adnams Logo (a medieval foot soldier, holding a sword and ready to strike his bell), you will see Southwold Jack.

This is a relaxing day out for the whole family.

Coach departures from Stevenage, Hitchin, Letchworth & Baldock & Royston.

Price Includes –

Luxury Coach Travel

Our Trip allows for between 4-5 hours at Southwold.

SEASIDE SPECIAL DAY EXCURSION

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Enjoy a traditional Day by the Sea

Skegness is a seaside resort that’s small enough to offer a friendly atmosphere but large enough to provide hours of entertainment for young and old alike.

Here, the children can enjoy a donkey ride as you spend some time on the beach, you can visit the funfair or the aqaurium, which is a brand new family attraction based on the story and characters from Treasure Island.

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Our Trip allows between 4 & 5 hours in Skegness

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Family Fun Day

Located in Ingoldmells on the sunny east coast of Lincolnshire close to Skegness and close to the beach.

Fantasy Island is the ultimate destination for all of the family.  With extreme rides and roller coasters that will test the bravest of thrillseekers nerves to the great range of rides suitable for the whole family.  There are also lots for the little ones to enjoy including rides, a soft play area and live character shows.

Whats more – Fantasy Island is home to Europe’s largest seven day market, where you can find everything from gifts, toys, gardening tools to clothing and much more.

There are plenty of restaurants, cafes and bars across the park to take a well earned break.

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Our Trip allows between 4 hours at Fantasy Island.

Entry to Fantasy Island and the market is Free.

You can purchase all day wristbands or pay as you ride at the park.

More details on Fantasy Island

https://www.fantasyislandresort.co.uk/

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WEDNESDAY HALF DAY SENIOR CITIZENS SPECIAL

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Join us as we take you to the beautiful lavender fields of North Hertfordshire. With over 25 miles of fresh lavender rows; you can explore and pick your own fresh flowers. There’s also sunflowers and a wildflower area. A range of lunches and homemade cakes are available inside the 17th-century barn, where you can also choose from a large variety of products and lavender plants on offer.

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Relaxing Heritage

The very word “Windsor”, instantly calls to mind the British Royal Family, as the name of the Royal House currently on the throne.

Thirty-nine monarchs have lived at the enormous Windsor Castle since it was raised as a royal palace by Henry I more than 900 years ago.

The Thames River, traced by romantic water meadows, has its own appeal, while there are museums, sights and cultural venues to keep you occupied in the market town.

Watch the pomp and ceremony of the daily changing of the guards, visit the largest inhabited castle in the world (Official Residence of Her Majesty The Queen) or visit the Grade II listed Victorian Railway Station, now a must visit shopping destination.

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Something for Everyone

Enjoy the scenery on the way to Bedford River Festival from the top deck of one of our Double Deck Buses.

The ever-popular Bedford River Festival takes place in July every other year, and will be back bigger and better for 2021. As always, the River Festival is free to attend and offers something for everyone – including live entertainment and activities, a funfair, raft and dragon boat races, plus the heritage village, sports village and water sports arena.

Take the double deck bus and you can enjoy a glass or two of Pimms or Prosecco at the Festival.  No worries about driving and let us worry about the parking.

Our double deck buses will be picking up in the morning from many locations including Stevenage, Hitchin, Letchworth, Baldock, Biggleswade and many villages and will arrive at the Festival for around 1100 when it opens.  We will leave the Festival again at 5pm. (Ring us for details).

BUS TICKETS MUST BE PRE-BOOKED

SEASIDE DAY EXCURSION

REF – 100025/21

New for 2021

Relaxing Day at the Seaside

Hastings is on the South Coast and grew from a small settlement between the East and West Hills. Hastings was attacked by the French during the Hundred Years War, and in 1377, a second attack all but destroyed the town.

The Old Town’s architecture ranges from Medieval to Victorian. One of the oldest buildings, the Court House is believed to have been built around 1450.   There are ancient churches and the Old Town Hall, which now houses a museum.   There are lots of passages and narrow streets (called twittens) that are worth exploring that go off the Old Town High Street.   There are cafes, bars and restaurants that add to the cosmopolitan atmosphere of the Old Town.

Hastings has the largest fishing fleet in Europe that is launched from a beach, which is known as the Stade.   The Castle was built by William the Conqueror but now in ruins is at the top of West Hill and offer wonderful views of the area and Channel.   The steepest funicular railway in Britain takes passengers from the Old Town up to the Castle.

Hastings Museum and Art Gallery has amongst its highlights exhibitions dedicated to American Indians and Grey Owl, an early conservationist, who came from Hastings and John Logie Baird who pioneered television in Hastings.   There is also a reproduction of an Indian Durbar Hall, which was created for an Indian and Colonial Exhibition in Kensington in 1886.

There are many other attractions in Hastings, both architectural and cultural, which include a theatre, parks and gardens.

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The Choice is Yours

Lakeside

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Lakeside Shopping Centre in West Thurrock, now officially called intu Lakeside, is the unrivaled heart of shopping in Essex and part of everyone’s summer and Christmas shopping plans.

The centre is home to some of the biggest names like Debenhams, House of Fraser, Primark, Pandora, Apple, Ann Summers and The Disney Store.

Outside, The Boardwalk is a pleasant setting for dining next to the water, while the nearby Lakeside Retail Park boasts even more big names like Currys PC World, Mothercare, Next and The Range for all your shopping needs.

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Bluewater

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Bluewater is Kent’s biggest shopping centre and it has been attracting customers from far and wide for 20 years.

It’s home to a wide range of both major brands and smaller retailers, offering plenty of options for shoppers to choose from.

Big names such as Primark, Polo Ralph Lauren and Levi’s Women are just some of the businesses that have recently been welcomed to the site.

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BLUE BADGE GUIDED TOUR

Broadstairs and Deal are survivors of a bygone age.

The Secret Gardens of Sandwich are one of Monty Don’s top ten gardens. we aim to arrive on the cliffs above Broadstairs for morning coffee and a muffin at 10.30/45am.

Broadstairs was a favourite summer resort of Charles Dickens.   Douglas Fairbanks Junior and Mary Pickford honeymooned here and Edward Heath sang in the church choir.   The town still maintains its air of gentility.   Enjoy some fresh seafood and visit a classic Broadstairs Italian ice cream parlour or bring a packed lunch and a small towel for a picnic and a paddle.

In the afternoon we drive via Ramsgate (which could do with a little loving) to the mediaeval town of Sandwich (which is much loved).   Compact, flat and divided into a series of “rooms” the Secret Gardens of Sandwich are ideal for an hour’s browse.   Lutyens and Jekyll broke free from the highly formal Victorian garden and created the English County Garden style.    Brick paths and herbaceous borders are planted with lilies, lupins and lavenders.  We continue just a little further along the coast to Deal for tea.

For many Deal is the prettiest seaside town in Kent; its attractive mix of unspoilt seafront, delightful conservation area and small fishing fleet certainly make it one of the gems of the Old Kent Coast.

Our day finishes here at 4.45pm.

SEASIDE DAY EXCURSION

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Great Day Out for the Whole Family

From traditional holiday-town charm, a world-class art gallery, sandy beaches, a cool café culture and tempting retro shops.

Margate – ‘The Original Seaside’, is waiting to welcome you

Take a walk along the Harbour Arm for stylish spots to eat and drink, and watch the setting sun that inspired many of Turner’s artworks.

Dreamland, the great British seaside amusement experience with historic rides, classic side shows, and eateries offers an exciting calendar of festivals and events (admission charge may apply).

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Coach Travel

Our Trip allows between 4 & 5 hours in Margate

Coach departs from Biggleswade, Baldock, Letchworth, Hitchin & Stevenage.

SEASIDE DAY EXCURSION

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Relax at the Seaside

Ramsgate is home to the only Royal Harbour in the UK – given this status by King George IV because he was so impressed with the hospitality he received in the coastal town, and the same is still true today.

With one of the warmest climates in the UK, there’s a distinct continental feel in the town.   Visitors can soak up the cosmopolitan atmosphere in one of the many waterfront bars, cafes and restaurants and enjoy the beautiful architecture and the famous Harbour Arches with stunning views across the marina.

There’s so much to enjoy – relax and explore the eclectic mix of artisan and boutique shops or stroll along the award-winning sandy beaches and shoreline.

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SEASIDE DAY EXCURSION

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Relaxing Day at the Seaside

Broadstairs is famous for its seven award-winning Blue Flag sandy beaches and cliff-side walks.   Broadstairs is where writer Charles Dickens went to holiday in an imposing cliff top building called Bleak House.   There are museums, and beautiful cliff top views.

This is a quieter resort than Margate with a cliff top promenade, winding lanes, hidden cobbled streets and fisherman’s cottages overlooking a quaint harbour.

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Wells-next-the-Sea in the heart of North Norfolk enjoys a traditional summer Carnival for residents and visitors.

A week of family fun and events including a Carnival Day procession around the town featuring floats, fancy-dress, pull-and push-along vehicles and much more.

Traditional seaside activities include a sand-castle competition, town crier competition, gillying on the quay and the crowning of the Carnival Royals.

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SEASIDE DAY EXCURSION

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Great Day Out for the Whole Family

Enjoy spending some time strolling along the Golden Mile and visit the Pleasure Beach, Sealife Centre, Joyland or play a round or two of Crazy Golf.  If it’s raining, there is always the Holywood Crazy Golf which is housed inside a nostalgic old Theatre.  Visit the shops, the World in Miniature or simply relax on the miles of Golden Sand.

You can even take a ride in a Horse Drawn Landau along the front and the kids can enjoy a traditional donkey ride on the beach.

Why not enjoy a walk through the recently restored Venetian Waterways or take a boat out on the boating lake.

You may decide to take a trip out to the Scroby Sands to view the Seals in their natural habitat.

Watch how rock is made or try some Yarmouth Bloaters.

Plenty of places along the front to eat and drink and so much to see and do in Great Yarmouth for the whole family.

Fun Day Out for all.

Coach Departures from Shefford, Stevenage, Hitchin, Letchworth, Baldock & Royston.

Price Includes –

Return Coach Travel

This trip allows between 4 and 5 hours at Great Yarmouth.

https://www.great-yarmouth.co.uk/

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Great Yarmouth Seaside Trip

Including Tickets for the Summer Spectacular Circus and Water Show at Great Yarmouth Hippodrome

Billed as one of the Seven Wonders of the British Seaside, Great Yarmouth Hippodrome is steeped in history and is one of the last surviving Victorian Hippodromes with a sunken water feature in the world.   Even Houdini and Chaplin performed here.

We have secured special priced tickets for the afternoon matinee show.

The fantastic lighting, sound and World Class Performers will amaze you.
Enjoy the Circus and Water Show and have plenty of time to take in the delights that Great Yarmouth offers.

Price includes – Luxury Coach Travel – Great seats at the show, complimentary ice creams during the interval and the chance to visit the backstage museum after the show which is steeped in history. (Small £1 admission charge).

Suitable for All Ages

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Afternoon Matinee.

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Coach Travel

Tickets to the Show

Complimentary Ice Creams during the Interval

• The show duration lasts approximately two hours which will allow you a further 2 – 3 hours to explore Great Yarmouth.

Check out the rave reviews on Trip Advisor.

https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Attraction_Review-g190788-d297189-Reviews-Hippodrome_Circus-Great_Yarmouth_Norfolk_East_Anglia_England.html

The Hippodrome has been dubbed one of the seven wonders of the British seaside. The Historic Hippodrome is Britain’s only surviving total circus building, built in 1903 by the legendary circus showman George Gilbert.   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 military practice shooting range! – Apart from always presenting the very best in circus,

Lloyd George held political rallies here – Lillie Langtry sang, Little Tich clowned, Max Miller joked, Houdini escaped, the world’s finest clowns and circus personalities performed –

ALL experienced the Hippodrome’s unique atmosphere. It’s likely that even Charlie Chaplin performed here as a child actor before finding fame in America.

In recent years the Hippodrome has played host to The Berlin Symphony Orchestra, The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Julian Lloyd Webber and The Russian Philharmonic Orchestra, Moscow State Circus, Chinese State Circus  and the Circus of Horrors.

Peter Jay restored the water spectacle for his first produced circus show in 1981, having bought the building in 1979, the water has been a major part of the unique shows ever since.

No animals are used in any performances.

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New for 2021

We will spent our morning at Royal Leamington Spa.  

The town of Leamington Spa, originally known as Leamington Priors was a tiny village until about 1800.   The value of the mineral springs was known in the middle ages, but it was not until 1784 that the small village began rediscovering its saline springs and started building baths around some of them.

Wide Boulevards, stunning architechure and award winning parks provide a sophisticated backdrop to this Regency Town.   Often described as “The best bits of London, all in a ten minute walk”.    Leamington Town Centre combines a treasure trove of independent specialist boutiques, alongside high street brands

You will have time to purchase lunch in Leamington Spa before we head off to the National Guide Dog Breeding and Training Centre.

Our two hour tour will commence in the early afternoon and last approximately 2 hours.

Come and see the puppies who become life-changing guide dogs throughout the UK! All of the pups start their journey at the National Breeding Centre (NBC), located just outside Leamington Spa. At the centre they have the room to breed up to 1500 puppies a year and since they opened their doors in 2011, they have now bred almost 11,000 puppies – that’s a lot of life changers!

Scheduled tours of the NBC are suitable for all ages and abilities (please note that the public tour doesn’t involve going into the kennel block or handling any puppies). You get a chance to see the puppies as they socialise and grow, gaining experience of everyday sights and sounds which help them develop the skills needed to become guide dogs. You also learn more about the incredible work they will go on to do as future guide dogs.

Taking photographs is a wonderful way of remembering your visit, however, as the National Breeding Centre is a working site we ask that you gain permission from any staff members before including them in your photography.

There’s also a chance of meeting some of the dogs, as they sometimes accompany the centre guides on the tour!

During your tour you’ll see the centre going through its daily activities.   You’ll discover how the centre uses the latest technology and innovations in their breeding as you walk along the specially built walkways which give you a great view of all that’s going on without disturbing either the dogs or staff.

Experience the Sensory Tunnel and get a brief insight into living with sight loss and how people living with a visual impairment get about.

Then to round off the tour you’ll have the chance to buy gifts and pet products from the shop

Tea or coffee is available to purchase from the guide after the tour although their is no cafe on site.

We include a donation to the Centre in our Ticket Price.

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Our day trip to Portsmouth gives you the opportunity  to visit either Portsmouth Historic Dockyard or Gunwharf Quays discount shopping outlet.

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard

Here you can visit the legendary HMS Victory, the Royal Navy’s most famous warship, best known for her role at the Battle of Trafalgar.  You may wish to visit HMS Warrior, over 150 years old and the Navy’s fastest steam driven ship or have a wander around the Royal Navy Museum, housed in the historic dockyard.  You can also book a boat tour of the harbour from here and view the Royal Navy’s current warships that are in port.

PLEASE NOTE – Our ticket price is for coach travel only and does not include entry to the to the attractions.  You can find the current entry prices at

https://www.historicdockyard.co.uk/site-attractions/attractions/national-museum-of-the-royal-navy-portsmouth

Gunwharf Quays

Escape to Gunwharf Quays, Waterfront Outlet Shopping and treat yourself to fantastic discounts on all your favourite brands.   Gunwharf Quays have over 90 stores with up to 60% discounts on the usual prices.

Unwind at one of the many cafes, bars or restaurants.

Then why not set sail with the kids at Miniports or have an exhilarating RIB ride with Onboard RIBs.

To finish the day off, you can relax taking in the amazing views from the Emirates Spinnaker Tower or get up closer with a Harbour Tour.

PLEASE NOTE – Our ticket price is for coach travel only and does not include entry to the to the Spinnaker Tower, Harbour Tour, Miniports or RIB ride.  

You can find further information here –

Spinnaker Tower

https://www.spinnakertower.co.uk/our-experiences/general-admissions/

Miniports

https://miniport.co.uk/

Harbour Tours

https://www.portsmouth-boat-trips.co.uk/timetable-fares/

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SEASIDE SPECIAL DAY EXCURSION

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The Victorian seafront at Southsea has a funfair and swimming complex, and the large open green spaces are perfect for lazy picnics, gentle strolls and kite flying. The beach is home to Hovertravel the only operating hovercraft in the UK with daily services to the Isle of Wight.  You may decide to take the trip over to Ryde.

The underground passages at Southsea Castle are well worth exploring or discover local and tropical marine life at the Blue Reef Aquarium, a great day out whatever the weather.

Adventure into the centre of Southsea and find an abundance of places to eat serving fresh local produce and an array of independent shops.

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Experience the power of the hovercraft as we take a trip to Ryde on the Isle of Wight.

This is the only operational passenger service in the world.

This trip allows free time ashore at Ryde where you can explore island’s largest town with it’s well established shops, golden sands and traditional amusements.

You also have time in Southsea where you can explore the Clarence Pier, the Victorian Seafront and the Castle Common.

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The Norfolk  capital is calming, quaint and the ideal place to escape busy day-to-day life for a relaxed day out.

Whether you plan to seek out the history that’s paved into the city’s streets or simply relax, there are plenty of things to fill your day in Norwich.

You may choose to visit Norwich Cathedral which was completed in 1145 or the Norwich Castle Museum which was the Gaol for 900 years.

How about visiting Elm Hill, the prettiest and most famous Street in Norwich or have a browse around the market on Gentleman’s Walk.

How about a look round Strangers Hall which is a Grade 1 listed building with a museum recording domestic life in different phases of Norwich’s past.  Have a stroll along the river or wander along The Lanes.

For the shoppers amongst you, Norwich has been included as one of the top ten places to shop in the UK.  With five department stores,  two shopping centres, independent retailers, High Street stores.  You couldn’t be more spoilt for choice.

The brightly coloured roofs of the market stalls are a much-loved feature of the city landscape. Home to around 90 small and independent businesses, there is an eclectic offer – providing a wide range of services and goods.

Simply a lovely day out.

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Coach Travel

Our Trip allows between 4 & 5 hours in Norwich

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For 28 years, Eastbourne has showcased one of the finest airshows in the UK and the 29th year in 2021 will be no different.

Attracting huge crowds, Eastbourne’s International Airshow boasts a 2 mile flying display line along Eastbourne seafront.

2019 saw displays from the Breitling Jet Team, RAF Typhoon, Chinook, The Blades, Wingwalkers, The Tigers, Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, Ultimate Warbirds, MiG-15 and many more!

Enjoy a day at the seaside and take in the fantastic airshow.

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Return Coach Travel

SCHOOL HOLIDAY SPECIAL

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All children get bored during the school holidays and we have put together a great day out for children and mum’s and dad’s alike with our friends at the Redwings Horse Sanctuary in Norfolk.

Redwings Caldecott is Redwings largest visitor centre and currently home to over 110 horses, ponies, donkeys and mules.

Here you can meet mini but mighty Shetland pony Sampson, plus a whole herd of donkeys and mules – including adorable donkey Esther and Fox the handsome Shire!

SEASIDE DAY EXCURSION

REF – 100041/21

Great Day Out for the Whole Family

Southend on Sea has it all for a Day Trip to the Traditional Seaside.  A seafront amusement park, sand and shingle beaches, and fish ‘n’ chips shops leading down to the country’s longest pier;   Essex’s Southend-on-Sea has all the trappings of a classic British seaside resort, as well as a modern  and varied Shopping Centre.

Spend some time with us visiting Adventure Island, Adventure Golf, Sealife Adventure, a great varied Shopping Centre and much much more.

This is a lovely day out for the whole family.

Coach Departures from Shefford, Baldock, Letchworth, Hitchin & Stevenage.

Price Includes –

Return Coach Travel

This Trip will allow 4-5 hours at Southend on Sea.

ATTRACTIONS & PLACES OF INTEREST

REF – 100042/21

Great Day Out for the Whole Family

The Clacton Seafront Airshow returns in 2021 for its 30th consecutive year.  

With an action-packed flying display and lots to see and do on the ground, the Clacton Airshow is a great day out for all the family

Local Pick Up Points (Ask for details)

Price Includes –

Coach Travel

Our Trip allows between 4 & 5 hours at Clacton Airshow.

Please Note:  This is a Free Event

ATTRACTIONS & PLACES OF INTEREST

REF – 100043/21

New for 2021

A Celebration of Hop Picking in Kent

Set in the beautiful medieval heart of Faversham, this lively and popular event recalls the traditional festivities associated with the hop harvest and celebrates the town’s unrivalled hop heritage.   Now one of the largest free street festivals in the south east, the event boasts plenty to see and do throughout the weekend with entertainment including live music on 5 stages, arts & crafts fair, Morris Dancers, street performers, children’s entertainers, processions and Ceilidh.

In addition, there is the Hop Blessing and a traditional parade through the town.  There are also special tours of Shepherd Neame available- Britain’s oldest brewer, a home of the hop exhibition in The Old Brewery Store, a traditional funfair and family area plus a street market full of stalls and a fantastic array of Kentish food and drink – including beer produced in the town, local cider and Kentish apple juice.

Local Pick Up points

SHOPPING EXPERIENCE

REF – 100057/21

Our Coach driver will take you on a days shopping experience to Saffron Walden Market and the Braintree Village Outlet.

SAFFRON WALDEN MARKET

A Market has been held in Saffron Walden since 1141. Market days are Tuesdays and Saturdays. You can enjoy browsing and buying goods from a wide range of stalls. The Tuesday market is more traditional, with the Saturday market more cosmopolitan.

The sheer range of goods on offer is the market’s greatest strength, with stalls selling fruit and vegetables, olives, bread, whole foods, fish, flowers, antiques and collectables, clothing, jewellery, and much much more.

Saffron Walden is proud to have been featured in ‘The Market Times’ where it was described as “a popular and sought-after town to live, where the market gives it character and identity.” In 2018 the market won the title of “Best Small Outdoor Market” in the Great British Market Awards.

BRAINTREE VILLAGE OUTLET

The Freeport Braintree Outlet Shopping Village is an Outlet shopping village which offers reductions of up to 60% on High Street prices. It has more than eighty five stores.

This is a social, sophisticated and inviting space, where over 80 premium aspirational brands such as Polo Ralph Lauren, Reiss, Ted Baker, Hugo Boss and Lyle and Scott can be found at Outlet prices.

Local Pick Up Points

ATTRACTIONS & PLACES OF INTEREST

REF – 100045/21

Widely felt to be one of the best events of its type in the Country.

Step back in time to the days of the blitz, rationing and utility clothing.

One weekend a year, in September, the seaside town of Sheringham goes back several decades to the 1940s.

Centred around the North Norfolk Railway, The Poppy Line, the station provides a great backdrop for the comings and goings of people all dressed in vintage costumes and with steam trains and heritage buses running all day.

By far the biggest event of its kind in Norfolk. Military and civilian vehicles, music, dancing, ration food, re-enactments and of course an intensive steam hauled train service. Dress up in the period to really feel like you have been transported back in time. This is one of those events you really shouldn’t miss!

The 1940s weekend also encompasses the town of Sheringham and Holt with a vast amount of entertainment taking place on the stations of Sheringham, Weybourne and Holt and venues in the towns.

You may decide to catch a Heritage Bus to Holt where the Town celebrates the wartime efforts of allied forces and the remarkable resilience shown by those who dealt with the hardships of life on the Home Front.

Feel the excitement, fear, hope and bravery of the Blitz.  Smell the Golden Age of Steam.

You also get to enjoy the great British Seaside.

Join us for a great day out.

Local Pick Up Points.

Price includes –

Return Coach Travel.

Please Note –

There is no charge for the Vintage Festival but you will need to buy tickets if you wish to travel on the Steam Trains or Heritage Buses.

SEASIDE SPECIAL DAY EXCURSION

REF – 100046/21

Great Day Out for the Whole Family

Perched on a clifftop overlooking pristine sandy beaches, Cromer found fame as a tradtional seaside resort in Victorian times.

A legacy of these days is Cromer’s magnificent Pier, which now hosts the last “End Of The Pier Show” in Europe and was voted 2015 Pier of the Year.

At the bottom of the cobblestoned Gangway is the Henry Blogg Museum, named after the town’s most distinguished lifeboatman, who won the George Cross and the British Empire Medal.   Nearby you’ll see on the shingle the fishing boats that go out every day to catch the famous Cromer Crab. The reason these little brown crabs are so tasty, meaty and succulent? It’s because they feed on the chalk reef just offshore, the longest in the world.

Local Pick Up Points (Ask for details)

Price Includes –

Coach Travel

Our Trip allows between 4 & 5 hours in Cromer

WEDNESDAY HALF DAY SENIOR CITIZENS SPECIAL

REF – 100044/21

St Albans Market is widely renowned as one of the best in the area with over 150 stalls.

St Albans Market has been operating in the centre of historic St Albans since 1553

Departures from Biggleswade, Baldock, Letchworth, Hitchin & Stevenage.

Price Includes –

Return Coach or BusTravel

BLUE BADGE GUIDED TOUR

REF – 100071/21

Today we visit a farm where time stands still, enjoy a tour of Downton Abbey Country in the Oxfordshire Cotswolds and cruise through the serene and ancient landscapes into the heart of Oxford.

You don’t have to be a Downton fan to be thoroughly charmed by the beautiful locations we visit.

We begin at 10.30am at Cogges Manor Farm at Witney.   After time to buy refreshments we explore and enjoy a short film showing how they turned a farm, so old that the first owner is sewn into the Bayeux Tapestry, into Downton’s Yew Tree Farm.

Next a tour of the beautiful Oxfordshire Cotswolds including a visit to the mediaeval market town of Bampton which is Downton Village You’ll see the Cottage Hospital, Isobel Crawley’s House and Mrs Patmore’s troublesome cottage. Have free time for lunch in Witney or spend some time browsing the market.

On lazy summer cruises from Godstow to Folly Bridge Lewis Carroll created his Adventures in Wonderland.   We sail these same shallow broad waters through the ancient Port Meadow and skim beneath the lowest bridge on the Thames.

We arrive at Folly Bridge at 4.00pm where there is time to buy tea and drinks at the riverside pub bridge before we make make tracks for home at 4.45pm.

PLEASE NOTE – This trip does not include a visit to Highclere Castle (Downton Abbey) – This is the Downton outdoor filming locations in the Oxfordshire Cotswolds.

SEASIDE SPECIAL DAY EXCURSION

REF – 100066/21

Everybody loves a great day out by the sea and Felixtowe has great days for everyone.

Family attractions, award winning gardens, beautiful beaches , amazing history and heritage , speciality shopping and more.

Discover the Seafront Gardens – Sitting on cliff’s between the town centre and beach these eight Grade II listed gardens are of significant historic interest and give the Town it’s title “The Garden Resort of East Anglia”  Take some time to wander through the gardens on the “Heritage Trail”and uncover the many historical features, structures, colourful and unusual planting.

Our younger visitors will enjoy the thrilling childrens rides at Mannings and Ocean Boulevard or you can challenge your friends to a round of adventure golf.

Local Pick Up Points (Ask for details)

The autumn colours are arriving and it’s a lovely time to enjoy a great day out by coach.

We have some fun and interesting trips lined up for you this Autumn.

Canterbury – From £22 Per Person

Whitstable – From £22 Per Person

Romford Market – From £16 Per Person

Nottingham Goose Fair – From £20 Per Person

Constable Country – From £23.50 Per Person

Cadbury World – From £38 Per Person

For your safety – All of our coaches are disinfected and sanitised before your trip, all of our drivers follow strict Health & Safety guidelines, we have social distancing measures in place and hand sanitiser on-board your coach for your personal use.

We look forward to welcoming you onboard your Luxury Coach.

Scroll down to see where we are going and spend a Spring Day with us.

ATTRACTIONS AND PLACES OF INTEREST

REF – 100069

Our visit to Canterbury will give you the chance to discover why this beautiful, ancient City is one of the Jewels in Kent’s Crown.

This is the perfect day out for anyone who wishes to sample medieval streets, great food and drink and the cultural delights.

At the heart of the walled City is the iconic Canterbury Cathedral which dates back to the 11th Century.  Visitors are welcomed to gaze at the remarkable architecture and visit the spot where Archbishop Thomas Becket was murdered in 1170.

This is a World Heritage Site.

You may decide to take a trip on the river or enjoy some retail therapy with some big brand names and some lovely independent and boutique shops.

SEASIDE SPECIAL DAY EXCURSION

REF – 100070/21

The Town of Whitstable grew from the main road to Canterbury, now known as the high street, and the alley ways developed as local residents needed greater access to the sea. The multitude of alleys also served as convenient escape routes for smugglers, as Whitstable was, like most Kentish coastal towns, awash with the illegal trade in tobacco and spirits, as well as people during the Napoleonic wars.

 With their distinctive names and character, the Whitstable alley ways run throughout the town, and are intertwined with Whitstable’s growth and history as a coastal town.  There are many alleys to explore for example Squeeze Gut Alley – Once known as Granny Bell’s Alley, due to the fact that a grandmother of sixteen children lived there, the reason for its present title quickly becomes clear as you try to pass through it!    The walls on each side loom high and dark as the alley bottle-knecks at the Island Wall end.    According to history, the alley way may also have got its name from a game local boys once played with a potentially very unamused overweight policeman who was unable to pursue them through this confined space.

 Whitstable Harbour was built in 1832 by the Canterbury and Whitstable railway company in order to serve the “Crab and Winkle” line, the world’s first passenger railway service. The Crab and Winkle line also carried coal, and linked Canterbury and London via a steam ship from Whitstable harbour.

The harbour fish markets are popular with locals and visitors alike, and a restaurant is also situated in the harbour, ready to serve up the day’s catch. In the summer months, visitors flock to the stalls which spring up to delight their customers with all manner of fresh sea food, including the famous Whitstable oysters.

Local Pick Up Points

SHOPPING EXPERIENCE

REF – 100047/21

The historical Romford Market, for which a charter was granted by King Henry III, began nearly 800 years ago in 1247.

Originally established as a sheep market, it is still operating three days a week offering customers from near and far the perfect place to spend the day and pick up great priced items.

Romford market is one of the largest street markets in the South East with over 150 regular stalls offering a diverse range of goods including fresh meat and fish, veg and fruit, the latest fashions, mobile phone accessories and household goods to name just a few!

The market has a great choice of tea and hot food stalls catering for all tastes, most providing seating areas for a much needed cup of tea and a perfect place to rest your weary feet!

As well as the market stalls, you will also find shopping arcades and malls, cafes, bakeries, pubs and restaurants along side the shops running the whole length of the Market, including the recently revamped Romford Shopping Hall with over 40 high quality retail units and the popular Liberty Shopping Centre with over 100 well known shops.

Local Pick Up Points

ATTRACTIONS AND PLACES OF INTEREST

AFTERNOON & EVENING

REF – 100062/21

Nottingham’s Goose Fair returns to the Forest Recreation Ground to thrill and delight city residents and visitors.

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.

Goose Fair is one of Europe’s largest travelling fairs with a history that dates back more than 700 years. Experience the array of roller coasters, water rides, giant wheel, bombers, dodgems, twists, waltzers and Miamis familiar to Goose Fair; alongside the traditional funfair attractions gallopers, chairs and cakewalk rides.

ATTRACTIONS AND PLACES OF INTEREST

REF – 100065/21

A visit to Constable Country is a great day out for all.

Constable Country is where the famous landscape artist John Constable painted many of his paintings, including The Haywain and Boat Building on the River Stour.

Constable Country is part of The Dedham Vale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Our Coach trip will take you to Dedham, which is at the very heart of Constable Country.  This is where John Constable went to school and Dedham has a quaint High Street with cute tea shops and a charming church.

We move on to East Bergholt where Constable was born and where the church of St Mary The Virgin has the famous Bell Cage in it’s churchyard.  John Constables parents – and Willy Lott are buried here.

We end our day at Flatford Mill, which is owned by The National Trust and was once owned by John Constable’s father and brother.  This is where you may decide to visit Willy Lott’s house, which has changed little since John Constable painted the iconic Haywain.

There is a small museum in Bridge Cottage and you have the opportunity to visit The National Trust Shop and relax with a cup of tea in the tearoom.

PLEASE NOTE – THIS IS NOT A GUIDED TOUR

ATTRACTIONS & PLACES OF INTEREST

REF – 100052/21

This is an opportunity for all of you chocoholics to join us for a fun day out at Cadbury World – The Home of Chocolate.

This engaging, interactive attraction tells the story of chocolate from its discovery by the ancient Mayans and Aztecs through its journey to the bars and brand that we know today.

This is a multi-sensory experience where visitors progress on a fun journey through several zones, with rides, history, interactive cinema and tasting experiences all cleverly linked – and the sweet smell of chocolate is never far away, especially where the chocolatiers demonstrate traditional chocolate-making techniques.

The advertising avenue introduces a spot of nostalgia, too, bringing back memories of Cadbury campaigns from the past.

Relax in the Cadbury Cafe and don’t forget to visit the the World’s biggest Cadbury Shop.

There is so much more to see and do during your visit.

Price includes Admission and Return Coach Travel

BLUE BADGE GUIDED TOUR

REF – 100063/21

London is the most haunted city in the world.   Once called the “City of Gallows” visitors had to pass a hanged man at every gate.   For Halloween, we seek out ghosts, gangsters & the mystery of Jack the Ripper.

Expect goosebumps and giggles.

We meet our Blue Badge Guide on Whitehall at 10.30am for morning coffee (included).

We slip into St James’s Park to begin a morning on foot telling the story of crimes and punishments, ghosts and spies.   In Parliament Square we discover the best way to preserve a head on a spike and learn the dreadful fate of the man who tried to rob the Abbey treasury.

We break to buy lunch in Parliament Square.

In the afternoon we travel by coach through the Old Square Mile via Sweeney Todd’s Fleet Street to the East End of the Kray Twins.   In Victorian times life was cheap here and murder not uncommon.

But one murderer has left an indelible mark on our national conscience – neither caught nor identified but known the world over as Jack the Ripper.

The Ripper murders coincided with the rise of the “penny dreadful” and magazines like Tit-Bits, designed to offer snippets of news to the newly literate poor.   Nothing is new – bad news sold newspapers!

We’ll stop to buy tea in Spitalfields or you could opt for a pint of ale or a large gin at the Ten Bells where the Ripper victims drank.

You’ll be ready to head home at 4.15pm.

Christmas is coming and we are already making plans for the 2021 Festive Season.

Keep watching throughout the year as we add new dates and trips.

TICKETS ON SALE FROM SEPTEMBER 2020

Tickets are now On Sale for the very popular Thursford Christmas Spectacular Show for Christmas 2021.

We have six trips now available in 2021.

Thursford Christmas Spectacular has entertained more than 6 million visitors of all ages from across the globe since opening its first Christmas Eve performance over 40 years ago, becoming one of Europe’s biggest seasonal shows.

It is set in the magical surroundings of mechanical organs and fairground carousels.

The award-winning production, which runs annually from early November, employs around 360 dancers, singers, musicians, variety acts, technicians, wardrobe teams, ushers, caterers and production staff each year.

For details and prices – Check out our Theatre Page at –

https://www.landmarkhire.com/what-we-do/theatre-trips/

To Book your Tickets – Call Stevenage Travel on 01438 222410

THE MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS

REF – 100054/21

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 enjoyed 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.

Local Pick Up Points

Price Includes –

Return Coach Travel

London Lights Tour

Entry to Winter Wonderland is Free, although charges apply for Rides and Special Attractions.

Further details can be found at the Winter Wonderland Website.

https://hydeparkwinterwonderland.com/

The Magic of Christmas

REF – 100067

Inspired by traditional German markets, Winchester Cathedral’s Christmas Market is recognised as one of the best Christmas Markets in Europe because of its unique location, high quality exhibitors and bustling atmosphere.

The pretty wooden chalets are situated in the Cathedral’s historic Close surrounding an open-air real ice rink. All of the exhibitors have been hand-picked for their interesting, high quality and unique products many of which can’t be bought on the high street.

The Cathedral Refectory and Ice Rink Café Bar & Kitchen provide a warm and comfortable setting with plenty of seating and great menus.

THE MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS

REF – 100054/21

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 enjoyed 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.

Local Pick Up Points

Price Includes –

Return Coach Travel

London Lights Tour

Entry to Winter Wonderland is Free, although charges apply for Rides and Special Attractions.

Further details can be found at the Winter Wonderland Website.

https://hydeparkwinterwonderland.com/

THE MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS

REF – 100059/21

This will be the fourth of what is now an annual and award-winning event which takes place in the Town Centre.

The Victorian Christmas Market is a themed event with stall holders dressed in Victorian costumes.   There will be entertainment throughout the town; a stage in Henley Street will host a programme of performances.   There will be a traditional funfair, which will include a carousel situated at the bottom of Wood Street and on the Rother Street market area.

The Christmas market will be on Waterside, Bridge Street, Henley Street, High Street and Meer Street, with stalls which will include street food and drink-related produce being positioned on Wood Street

Local Pick Up Points

REF 100055/21

We hope you had a lovely Christmas Day.   Now its nearly over for another year.

One more chance to join 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 enjoyed in London today 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.

Local Pick Up Points

Price Includes –

Return Coach Travel

London Lights Tour

Entry to Winter Wonderland is Free, although charges apply for Rides and Special Attractions.

Further details can be found at the Winter Wonderland Website.

https://hydeparkwinterwonderland.com/

Our aim is to make your day trip an enjoyable and special day out.  We would ask that you read our Terms and Conditions to ensure that you are happy with them before you book your tickets.  These Terms and Conditions are effective from 1.4.2019 until further notice.

Payment –

We regret that we are unable to reserve or hold tickets.  Due to popular demand all tickets are allocated on a First Come First Served basis.

Tickets must be paid for in full at the time of booking unless agreed otherwise by the Company. Tickets may be booked by calling 01462 733764. (Mon – Fri).

Where a deposit is taken, we will hold your tickets until 28 day’s before the date of the trip.  It is the Customers responsibility to ensure that we receive full payment for the ticket/s no later than 28 day’s before the date of the trip.  We do not issue reminders when any balance is due.  In the event that we do not receive the balance, we reserve the right to resell the tickets and cancel the booking.

PLEASE NOTE – Deposits are non refundable in the event of the Customer cancelling the booking or failing to pay the final balance.

Full refunds of any deposit will be made by the Company in the event that the Company has to cancel the trip.

Credit/Debit Cards

We can accept payment over the telephone using most major Credit/Debit cards.

Cash/Cheques

We can accept cash or cheque payments (Supported by a valid Debit Card) at our Main Office in Arlesey during normal office opening hours.

Seat Reservations –

We will try our best to reserve specific seats if they are available at the time of booking however we are unable to guarantee that they will be available on the day of travel.  The Company reserves the right to change seat allocations for operational reasons.

Age Restrictions  –

Children aged 16 years and under will not be carried unless accompanied by a responsible adult.

Cancellation of Day Trips by the Company –

The operation of our advertised day trips is subject to there being a minimum number of bookings.  On some occasions a day trip may have to be cancelled.  Where this happens, we will try to give you (The Customer) as much notice as is reasonably possible.

We reserve the right to use a vehicle with the seating capacity to meet demand.  This may include full size coaches, midi coaches or mini buses.

It is recommended that Customers ring us 7 days before their trip to confirm details including Pick Up Times.

In the event that we have to cancel a trip, the Customer will be offered an alternative product or receive a full refund at their choice.  Where we have to cancel a trip, we will make every effort to contact you using the contact details given, but do not accept any liability if we are unable to make contact.

Cancellation of Day Trips by the Customer –

In the event of cancellation by the customer, day trips payments are not refundable unless the Company are able to resell the tickets.  We will however allow you to transfer the tickets to a third party provided you advise us of the name/s of those travelling.

Itineraries –

Information provided in our brochures and on our website is usually published up to 12 months in advance and is correct at the time of going to print.  The company accept no liability for any alterations made by third party suppliers for changes to any times, entrance fees, dates or venues.

We will use the route considered by us to be the safest and most direct.  We do not accept any liabiliy for delays which may lead to changes to the itinerary, route or destination on the day of travel and which are due to circumstances outside of our control.

Entrance Fees and Charges

Entrance fees and admission charges to venues may apply and are only included where stated in the individual advert.

Child Prices –

Child Prices refer to any young person under the age of 16 Years on the date of travel.  In some circumstances, we may need to change the age limit due to the requirements of a third party supplier.  Where this happens it will be clearly stated on the individual advert.

Children under the age of 3 years can usually travel for free if they do not require a seat on the coach.  Check at time of booking.

Some trips are “Adult Only” and where this happens, child prices are not advertised.

The number of available Child seats may be limited on each trip.

We may ask to see proof of age.

Family Tickets –

We offer Discounted Family Tickets on certain trips.  Where they are available, they are advertised on the individual advert above.  Where available, a family ticket applies to two full fare paying adults travelling with two children aged under 16 years.  The number of family tickets may be limited on each trip.

School Holiday Specials –

We Offer a number of trips during School Holiday’s which are aimed as fun educational trips for parents with children or grandparents with grandchildren.  On some of these trips we advertise that “Kids Can Travel for a Quid“.  This applies to one child travelling with one full fare paying adult.  Additional children are carried at the full Child Rate.  On some of these trips we advertise that “Children Travel FREE.“  This applies to one child travelling with one full fare paying adult.  Additional children are carried at the full Child Rate.

The number of available Child seats may be limited on each trip

Concessions –

Concession Prices refer to any person who is aged 60 years or over.

We may ask to see proof of entitlement.

The number of Concessionary seats may be limited on each trip

Wednesday Half Day Senior Citizens Specials

We have designed these trips for older people who may not have their own transport to get to local attractions.  These trips are very reasonably priced and operate as a “Half Day Trip” between the hours of 10am and 2pm.  Specific times are available from our office for each trip  We are unable to guarantee that one of our disabled coaches will be able to operate this service.  This service may be operated by one of our coaches, single or double deck buses.

You must be aged 60 years or above to book on one of these trips.

Special Offers and Promotions

All Special Offers and Promotions are subject to the Terms and Conditions of the offer or promotion in addition to these Terms and Conditions.  Special Offers and Promotions may not be used in conjunction with any other Special Offer or Promotion.  Special Offers and Promotions are subject to availability.

The Company reserves the right to introduce or withdraw Special Offers and Promotions at any time and without notice.

Health & Safety

If you wish to board the coach with items other than normal hand luggage, please obtain our consent at the time of booking.  We reserve the right to refuse permission to board if we consider a passenger has any items or equipment that will be detrimental to the health and safety of our staff and/or other customers.

Our drivers are not allowed to take any action that may put at risk their health, safety or welfare and must abide by the legal requirements regarding driver hours and the necessary breaks.

Disabled Customers

Where available, we are happy to reserve the front seats for the use of customers who have a Registered Disability or hold a Blue Badge.

Some Day Trips may involve long journeys and/or long walks.  Some visitor attractions may have steps and no lifts.

You must be able to board the coach using the entrance steps.

Please let us know about your disability when booking and we will let you know if the trip is suitable for you.

Wheelchairs, Scooters and Walking Frames

For Safety reasons, wheelchairs, scooters and/or walking frames may not be carried in the passenger areas of the coach.  They will however, be stored in the lockers subject to space being available.  Please advise our staff at the time of booking.

Please Note – Schedule 3 Scooters are not permitted under any circumstances.

Buggies and Pushchairs

For Safety reasons, buggies and pushchairs may not be carried in the passenger areas of the coach.  They will however, be stored in the lockers subject to space being available.  Please advise our staff at the time of booking.

General

Wheelchairs, scooters, walking frames, buggies, pushchairs or other similar equipment are carried at the Customers Own Risk and we do not accept any liability for any damage whilst stored in the luggage compartment.

Wheelchair and Scooter users must be accompanied by someone who is able to take charge of the chair or scooter, and, where appropriate, dismantle and reassemble it, disconnect any batteries and load/unload it into the luggage compartment.

No individual piece of equipment should weigh more than 15 kgs.

Booster Seats

Where booster seats are required for children, it is the responsibiity of the Customer to provide and fit these.  Please advise our staff at the time of booking.

Transportation of Animals 

Animals are not permitted to travel on our day trips with the exception of assistance dogs.  We would ask that you advise our office when booking if you intend bringing an assistance dog.

Smoking/Vaping

For the comfort of all passengers and/or to comply with the law, Smoking and/or vaping is not permitted on any of our coaches or buses.

Alcohol 

Alcohol is not to be consumed onboard any of our vehicles at any time.

Seatbelts 

All of our coaches are fitted with seatbelts (These being either Three Point or Lap Belts).

The law requires that you must remain in your seat at all times whilst the vehicle is in motion.  You are required to wear a seatbelt.

Parents/Guardians are reponsible for ensuring that children remain seated and wear seatbelts.

We do not accept any liability for damage, injury or loss to or for any passenger as a result of any passenger standing up or walking around the vehicle whilst it is in motion.

Mobile Phones 

If you need to use a mobile phone whilst onboard the coach, please keep your conversation/s as quiet and as brief as possible to avoid distracting your driver and to minimise disturbance to other passengers.

Comfort Stops 

Many of our coaches have onboard toilets, but where toilets are not provided on the vehicle, the driver will make comfort stops at his/her discretion.  We do not guarantee the availabilty of toilet facilities due to operational reasons.

Pick Up Times 

Passengers are requested to be at their Pick Up Point at least 5 minutes before the scheduled departure time in order to avoid any delay in the Service and to allow time for all passengers to embark.  Our Coaches will depart at the scheduled time.

Late Arrivals 

No refunds will be given if you fail to arrive at the stated pick up time.  We do not accept any liability for any additional travel or accommodation expenses or any other expenses incurred by you as a result of you missing the coach or bus on the return journey.  Due to driver hours, and the convinience of the other passengers, the vehicle will depart at the time specified by the Office or Driver.

Vehicle Tracker

All of our vehicles are fitted with Vehicle Trackers.  You can locate your Coach at any time from your Smartphone by visiting www.landmarkhire.com and selecting “Vehicle Tracker”. (Subject to availability)

Feeder Coaches

On some popular trips, we may use feeder coaches or mini buses to service the main coach

Third Party Operators

We reserve the right to use the services of reputable third party operators for operational reasons.

Anti Social Behaviour 

We do not allow any anti social behaviour on any of our vehicles. Any person who endangers the safety of the vehicle and/or the Driver or spoils the enjoyment for other passengers will be removed from the vehicle.  In the unlikely event of this happening no refund/s will be given and we do not accept any liability for any additional travel or accommodation expenses or any other expenses incurred by any person as a result of being removed from the vehicle.

Your Health

You may wish to consult your doctor, before undertaking a coach journey of more than 3 hours, if you have ever had:

DVT or pulmonary embolism, a family history of clotting conditions, an inherited tendency to clot, cancer or treatment for cancer in the past, undergone major surgery in the last three months, had hip or knee replacement surgery in the last three months or ever suffered from a stroke, heart or lung disease.

By Booking and/or travelling on one of our day trips, you undertake to comply and agree to accept our Terms and Conditions as stated above.

These Terms and Conditions are applicable once we have received full and final payment for your day trip.

We reserve the right to amend or change our Terms and Conditions at any time by updating this page.

Limitation of Liabiity -We cannot accept responsibility for any changes/amendments that any venues featured in our brochure, or detailed on our website, may make to their published programme of events.

We are not liable (whether caused by our employees, agents or otherwise) in connection with our provision of the Services or the performance of any of our other obligations under these Terms and Conditions for any indirect, special or consequential loss, damage, costs, or expenses or; any loss of profits; loss of anticipated profits; loss of business; loss of data; loss of reputation or goodwill; business interruption; or, other third party claims; or any failure to perform any of our obligations if such delay or failure is due to any cause beyond our reasonable control; or losses caused directly or indirectly by any failure or your breach in relation to your obligations; or any losses arising directly or indirectly from the choice of Services and how they will meet your requirements or your use of the Services or any goods supplied in connection with the Services.

Where liability is accepted it will be limited only to a refund of the ticket price paid in full and final settlement.

These Terms and Conditions apply to those day trips booked directly with Landmark Coaches or Landmark Vehicle Hire Limited.

Where trips are operated by Third Party Organisers, the contract will  be entered into between the Customer and the Third Party and will be subject to the Terms & Conditions of the Third Party in addition to these Terms & Conditions.  This refers to trips which are not booked directly with Landmark Coaches Limited or Landmark Vehicle Hire Limited.

All descriptions on our Website, Social Media Pages, Brochures, Flyers and Advertising Material are given as a guideline only.  We reserve the right to make changes at our discretion to any Day Trip without Prior Notice.

These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in all respects in accordance with English Law and the parties shall agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English Courts.

Complaints 

In the unlikely event that you have cause to complain on the day of travel, we would ask that you advise us at the time.  In the first instance, it should be raised with the driver who will try to remedy the situation.

You may also contact our Office during normal Office Hours or if it is outside of Normal Office Hours you may request that the driver supply you with our 24 hour Duty Managers telephone number who will do his/her best to remedy the situation.

If you are still unhappy, you are asked to put your complaint in writing within 14 days of the date of the trip to:

The General Manager, Landmark Vehicle Hire Limited, Unit 6, Arlesey Business Park, Mill Lane, Arlesey.  SG15 6RF.

As of 19th March 2020 and due to the recent outbreak of Coronavirus(COVID-19) in the UK, a number of our day trips during 2020 may be affected by travel restrictions and in order to ensure your safety these trips may be cancelled or rescheduled as deemed necessary by The Company.  Some trips may be rescheduled to later in 2020 or to 2021.

If  you have already purchased Tickets for one of the affected trips, the following Terms and Conditions will apply:

In the event of cancellation by the Company, you will receive a full refund.

In the event that the date of the trip is rescheduled by us due to COVID-19, we will honour your tickets for the alternative date or in the event that you are unavailable to travel on the alternative date/s – We will issue you with a Credit which may be used towards an alternative trip anytime in  2020 or 2021.

Please ring our Office on 01462 733764 to find out which Pick Up Points are available for your chosen trip.

Not all Pick Up points are available on every trip.

Arlesey –

Landmark Coaches Depot

The Memorial Bus Stop

Baldock –

High Street Bus Stop (Community Centre) Bus Stop D

Hitchin Street – The Gardens Bus Stop F

Biggleswade –

Bus Station

Clifton –

The Post Ofice Bus Stop

Henlow –

The Crown Bus Stop (North)

Hitchin –

Market Car Park (St Mary’s Square) Bus Stop K

Langford –

Bus Stop Opposite Church (Lower School Bus Stop)

Letchworth

Station Road Bus Stop C (Outside old Tourist Information Office)

Station Road Bus Stop E (Outside Dragon King)

Royston

Bus Station

Sandy –

Market Square Bus Stop

Shefford –

Ampthill Road – Outside the Lemon Plaice Fish & Chip Shop

Stevenage –

Danstrete – Opposite Matalan – bus Stop K

Stotfold –

High Street – Post Office Bus Stop (Opposite Co-Op)

St Neots

Market Square (Bus Stop C)

Market Square (Bus Stop E)