Day Trips

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

Landmark Coaches offer one of the biggest and best selections  of competitively priced day trips out by Coach from your local area.

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

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

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

We are a family owned and Family run business who have been providing transport services to our Local Community for over 25 years.  Our fleet of over 30 coaches are maintained to the highest standards and our drivers and office staff strive to ensure that you are provided with the best Customer Service available.

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

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Throughout the year, we constantly update this page with our latest trips and excursions.  Keep checking as we add new places to visit.

With local departures from Stevenage, Baldock, Letchworth, Hitchin and Welwyn Garden.  Some of our trips also depart from Shefford, Biggleswade, Stotfold, Langford, Henlow, Clifton, Bedford, Luton, St Neots and Royston   (Please  ask us for details).  You can find a list of our Pick Up Points by scrolling to the bottom of this page.

Group Organisers –

We have special priced deals available on many of our trips.  Call 01462 733764 for details.

Family Tickets –

Some of our trips have reduced price “Family Tickets” available.  These tickets apply to two adults and two chidren aged under 16 travelling together.

Children –

We offer Special Child Prices on many of our trips. (Aged Under 16 Years).

Wednesday Half Day Senior Citizens Specials –

With our older customers in mind who may not have their own transport, we operate a number of value trips to local attractions on Wednesdays.  These trips operate usually between 10am and 2pm. You must be aged 60 or over to book tickets.

Concessions –

Many of our trips offer Reduced Prices for Concessions.  Concessionary Prices refer to persons aged 60 years or over.

School Holiday Specials –

We understand that parents are often looking for somewhere to take the little ones during the long school holidays.  We operate a number of School Holiday Specials to fun places of interest which are also of educational value.   These trips often have Specially Priced Family Tickets available.

Ticket Hotline –

Please note the Ticket Hotline Telephone Number on each individual advert below for booking details.

Booking –

If you would like to book tickets for one of our trips please call the telephone number on the individual advert below.

Payment –

You can purchase tickets over the telephone using most major Credit or Debit Cards or you can visit our Head Office in Arlesey where we are happy to accept cash or cheques.

Mailing List –

If you would like to be made aware of our latest Trips and Special Offers, you can be added to our mailing list by sending a request by email to admin@landmarkhire.com

Please Note that we do not share your email address with Third Parties.

Theatre Trips and Shows –

If it’s Theatre Trips and Shows that you are looking for, we also have a great selection of some of the most popular and well known shows currently available in London’s West End and Provincially.  You can view our current list of shows by following the link below –

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

Short Break Holidays –

We also operate Short Break Holidays to some of the most popular destinations and resorts in the UK and Europe.

If its a break that you need, have a look at our Short Break Holidays by following the link below –

https://www.landmarkhire.com/what-we-do/short-breaks/

Terms and Conditions of Travel –

You can find our Terms & Conditions by scrolling to the bottom of this page.

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

Our Day Trips are priced competitively to suit all pockets, with something available for everyone.

Simply Scroll down Further now to see all of our Trips which are currently available.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Call our Head Office on 01462 733764

(Mon-Fri)

Or you may wish to call our

Stevenage Office on 01438 878001

Huntingdon Office on 01480 587062

Bedford Office on 01234 889432

Sandy Office on 01767 304088

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Tickets On Sale from 21st November 2019

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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 groups 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 HQ in the Essex Rodings including a ploughman’s lunch and rides out in their vintage fleet of 1940s and 1950s coaches.

We begin in Thaxted, Queen of Essex 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.

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 Rock & Chips and 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.

Coach departs Stevenage at 0900

Pick Up Points also available from Baldock, Letchworth & Hitchin

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.

Our ever popular Seaside Specials start again with day trips to Great Yarmouth, Southend on Sea and Southwold.

How about joining us for a Spring Day Out to Rochester on the Medway, Maldon on the Blackwater Estuary, The Cathedral Cities of Ely or Canterbury or take a visit to historic Cambridge.  We also have a day trip lined up to visit the animals at Paradise Wildlife Park.

With shoppers in mind, we will be visiting Camden Market and Crews Hill Garden Centres

For our Senior Customers, we recommence  our very popular Wednesday Half Day Specials to some of the old favourites including St Albans Market, Bedford Market, Van Hage Garden Centre and The Ickleford Lavender Fields as well as some new destinations including The Galleria and Poplars Garden Centre

We look forward to welcoming you onboard your Luxury Coach.

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BLUE BADGE GUIDED TOUR

Two thousand years ago the Romans enjoyed indoor plumbing but until a couple of hundred years ago Londoners were still emptying their chamber pots out of the window.

In 1858 the long hot summer turned into The Great Stink with the Thames little more than an open sewer. Something had to be done.

We begin in central London tracking London’s lost rivers, cruise the Thames to Greenwich and drive across the old Thames marshes to the extraordinary Cathedral of Sewage built to house the Crossness Engines.

We meet the Blue Badge Guide in the City for morning coffee (included) at a pub with possibly the best loos in London.   We tell the story of spending a penny from Roman times to the coming of the flush loo.    We trace London’s lost rivers, tell the story of The Great Stink and show you how Victorian engineer Sir Joseph’s Bazalgette achieved one of the most remarkable feats of civil engineering ever seen.   Bazalgette stopped London’s waste running into the Thames by building massive intercepting sewers beneath new Embankments created by pushing back the mighty Thames behind stone walls.

On Bazalgette’s Victoria Embankment, we board a Thames Pleasure Cruiser to Greenwich. You must bring packed lunches today to eat during the cruise.

From Greenwich the coach whisks us further east past Woolwich to the Thames Marshes and the Cathedral of Sewage.   Discover some of our most spectacular ornamental Victorian cast ironwork and possibly the world’s largest surviving beam engines.   There’s a museum and a social story here too – the workers lived on site in terraced cottages built right above the massive sewage storage tank. Mesh at the windows kept the flies at bay.   It must have stunk to high Heaven but my goodness they grew good tomatoes!

A most unusual day comes to a conclusion with tea and biscuits at Crossness included in the tour fee before heading home at 4.30pm.

Coach departs Stevenage at 0830

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

SHOPPING EXPERIENCE

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.

Soak up the atmosphere at our first Market of 2020.

Local Pick Up Points.

Price Includes –

Return Coach Travel

Special Offer for Small Group Organisers

Book 12 Adult or Concession Tickets for this trip and you will receive the 13th Ticket Free. (Subject to availability and not to be used in conjunction with any other offer).

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Spring is in the air

Spring is in the air, and here is the chance to visit Thriplow Daffodil Festival and Country Fair with it’s warm and friendly atmosphere.

Every year, thousands of people visit Thriplow to admire the daffodil displays as they walk around the car free village.

Each year, the village has planted more daffodils of both early and late varieties, to try and ensure that they are ready for whatever the weather brings.  To date, over 500,000 daffodil bulbs have been planted.

Join us for a day of fun activities suitable for all the family

Enjoy Country Thriplow, Children’s Thriplow and Vintage Thriplow as you amble through over 100 stalls where you just may find that something special.

Check out the blacksmiths at work in the Smithy, see the Civil War re-enacters march through the village and be entertained by the merry Morris dancers.

Then recharge at Taste of Thriplow for street food and beer or enjoy hot drinks and homemade cake at the Village Tearooms. With live music being played all around the village it’s the perfect place to get some springtime cheer.

Don’t forget to enjoy the daffodils.

Local Pick Up Points

Price Includes –

Return Coach Travel and Admission.

Please Note – Due to the extremes of the British Weather we are unable to guarantee that the daffodils will all be in full bloom.

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BLUE BADGE GUIDED TOUR

The show is quite wonderful.

Of course there is gold and gilt but there is also astonishingly ethereal alabaster that seems to glow from within and impossibly perfect wooden chests.   Are these replicas visitors ask? No, they are the pristine objects that lay in the dark for 3500 years.   A tiny throne, a game box and a boy’s set of boomerangs remind us that this was the Boy King who came to the throne aged nine and died just ten years later.   And who knew that Tutankhamuns delicate linen gloves survived in such remarkable condition.

Such humble items from such an alien and distant culture are fascinating.   The Ancient Egyptians believed that if you spoke his name the King would be immortal.   Is this what the Gods had in mind?

The discovery of the boy king’s tomb in 1922 by Howard Carter in an expedition financed by Lord Carnarvon of Highclere Castle stirred up ‘Egyptomania’ in England.

The 3,300 year old Egyptian designs influenced the art and architecture of the Roaring Twenties.

Our companion tour in the company of an erudite and entertaining Blue Badge Tour Guide tells the story of Tutmania in the Roaring Twenties and sets the scene for your visit to the exhibition.

Coach departs Stevenage at 1000

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

This trip sold out in December 2019 – So Book Early

SHOPPING EXPERIENCE

WEDNESDAY HALF DAY SENIOR CITIZENS SPECIAL

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

Spring is coming…..

NEW FOR 2020

SHOPPING EXPERIENCE

Crews Hill is one of the largest concentrations of specialist garden centres, nurseries and aquatic centres in the UK.

Here you can find everything for your home and gardening needs.

Local Pick Up Points.

Price Includes –

Return Coach Travel

SHOPPING EXPERIENCE

WEDNESDAY HALF DAY SENIOR CITIZENS SPECIAL

Spend some time with us shopping at the Galleria Outlet Centre.

Local Pick Up Points.

Price Includes –

Return Coach Travel

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Rochester is a town with a rich history and a lot of Charles Dickens connections

Dickens spent much of his childhood and part of his adult life living here.

You could spend some time visiting The Six Poor Travellers House. This charity house provided room and board for six poor travellers from the Tudor period until World War II.   A visit inspired Dickens to write a short story called The Seven Poor Travellers, and today the house is a free museum with exhibits and a beautiful garden at the back.

Down the street is Eastgate House, a historic home with more Dickens connections. The Swiss chalet that served as his study at Gad’s Hill Place, his house near Rochester, sits in the garden. Eastgate House itself is a beauty to behold, and is an attractive highlight of the high street.

Why not visit Rochester Cathedral which was founded in 604 and is the second oldest cathedral in England.

Across the street is Rochester Castle, where the 12th-century keep dominates the skyline. It’s one of the tallest and best preserved in England and is steeped in history from Norman times through the Civil War and beyond.

Browse the quaint little shops in the High Steet many with Dickens Themes or enjoy a cup of tea in one of the little tearooms.  Take in the views across the River Medway.

Enjoy your Spring day in Rochester.

Local Pick Up Points.

Price Includes –

Return Coach Travel

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The View from the Shard is situated at the top of The Shard, on floors 68, 69 and 72, and almost twice the height of any other viewing platform in London.

Prepare to embark on a multi-sensory journey to 244m (800ft) above of one of the greatest cities on earth.

On arrival at Level 00, you will be drawn into the tapestry of London with glimpses of the city laid out before you. Travelling skyward in two high-speed ‘kaleidoscopic’ lifts, you’ll swiftly reach Level 68 – a cloudscape above the world. Then journey to Level 69 where the view is revealed and London opens out before you. Here, in the sky above London, you’ll experience an astonishing 360 degree, 64km (40 mile) view over the city and beyond where the past, present and future of London will be unfurled beneath you.

Coach departs Stevenage at 0830

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

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BLUE BADGE GUIDED TOUR

The New Forest Matinee Explorer begins at midday at a 15th century thatched forest pub.   During the summer months ponies and donkeys gather in the shade of this lovely inn.    Enjoy a 2-course lunch with coffee together before we slip into the forest following in the footsteps of Kings and Queens, commoners and gypsies, smugglers and lovers.

Over the past millennium a wealth of myth and legend has wound itself around the forest trees like a clinging vine.

Your expert guide will chart a course to the heart of this enchanting world. You’ll see the Rufus Stone commemorating the controversial death of flame haired William II and see picture postcard villages including one that had to go to court to decide if it was in the forest or not.

We visit a picture postcard thatched village and a 13th century church guarded by an ancient yew where Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, the creator of Sherlock Holmes, lies buried.

We’ll take you through Lyndhurst the “Capital” of the Forest and to the deer enclosure and ornamental drive at Bolderwood where huge trees including California Redwoods line our route.

For tea we stop in Beaulieu, “the Historic Heart of the New Forest”, dating back to the days of King John.   The name means beautiful and it is.   No other place in the forest can match Beaulieu for historic interest and here too you may see donkeys and ponies ambling along the pavements.   There are two or three places selling tea to round off an enjoyable day out.   We leave Beaulieu at 4.30pm to begin the drive home.

Coach departs Stevenage at 0900

Pick Up Points also available from Baldock – Letchworth & Hitchin

SEASIDE SPECIAL DAY EXCURSION

This is our first seaside trip of 2020.

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.

Special Offer for Small Group Organisers

Book 12 Adult or Concession Tickets for this trip and you will receive the 13th Ticket Free. (Subject to availability and not to be used in conjunction with any other offer).

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Great Yarmouth Seaside Trip

Including the Pirates Show at the 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.

SHOPPING EXPERIENCE

WEDNESDAY HALF DAY SENIOR CITIZENS SPECIAL

Since 2009 Poplars are consistently ranked in the top ten of best UK Garden Centres

Local Pick Up Points.

Price Includes –

Return Coach or Bus Travel

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When you visit Maldon you will find this ancient Essex town, with its oldest part sitting high on a hill overlooking the Blackwater estuary, has a rich and varied history just waiting to be explored.

Maldon is one of the oldest recorded towns in Essex and a walk up the High Street to the crest of the town reveals many buildings whose brick facades conceal medieval timber frames.

At the junction of the High Street and Market Hill stands the tower of St Peters which is attached to the building erected in 1704 by Dr Thomas Plume to house his famous library and the Maldon’s grammar school. The school has long since moved and the ground floor now contains the Maeldune Centre which displays the Maldon Embroidery depicting life in the town from the Battle of Maldon to the present day.

Further along is Maldon’s Moot Hall, built in the 15th century for the d’Arcy family and most recently used as the council chambers, magistrates court and police station. Another few yards and you will reach the 13th century All Saints’ Church, famous for it’s trianglar tower and Washington Window.

Maldon’s Market Hil is lined with more timber framed buildings including the old workhouse and leads steeply down to Fullbridge at the crossing of the River Chelmer. This area was once a thriving port and Maldon’s wharves were kept busy unloading ships laden with timber and other materials. It is also the home of the old Maldon railway station building which has survived despite the railway being closed in 1964. At the end of Station Road you will find the Combined Military Services Museum containing a large collection of weapons and armoury and other displays.

The most popular image of Maldon is one that captures the scene at The Hythe with it’s collection of barges and other craft tied up at the quay and the old church of St Mary the Virgin dominating the skyline.

The Hythe was originally a separate hamlet serving Maldon as a port where, among other cargoes, East Coast barges would transport hay and straw up the Thames to feed London’s large number of horses. These barges ceased to carry cargo many years ago and the survivors are now lovingly preserved by their owners and used as pleasure craft carrying passengers on day trips and charters.

Local Pick Up Points.

Price Includes –

Return Coach Travel

This Trip allows for between 4 & 5 hours in Maldon.

SHOPPING EXPERIENCE

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

EVENINGS OUT

New for 2020

Join us for a fun evening trip to Peterborough Greyhound Stadium.

Enjoy a flutter or just soak up the atmosphere.

Our price includes luxury coach travel, entry to the Stadium, reserved seating and a meal in the Fast Food Diner.

Departing from Stevenage, Hitchin, Letchworth, Baldock, Biggleswade and Sandy.

SEASIDE SPECIAL DAY EXCURSION

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.

Special Offer for Small Group Organisers

Book 12 Adult or Concession Tickets for this trip and you will receive the 13th Ticket Free. (Subject to availability and not to be used in conjunction with any other offer).

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BLUE BADGE GUIDED TOUR

High above the River Thames, behind hanging beech woods, is Cliveden, the country estate of the fabulously wealthy Nancy and Waldorf Astor.

Here, between the wars, the Astors gathered around them the Cliveden Set including the German ambassador Von Ribbentrop, Charlie Chaplin, Lloyd George, Rudyard Kipling and Lawrence of Arabia.

Our exciting new day trip tells the story of the Cliveden Set and their contemporaries in the beautiful Thames Chilterns.

Meet our expert local Blue Badge Guide in Beaconsfield for time to buy morning refreshments.   We visit the Burnham Beeches, one of our finest tracts of ancient woodland and the go to forest for film makers with credits including Ivanhoe and Robin Hood, Prince of Thieves.

In the riverside settlement of Taplow (the name means Tappa’s barrow) we see the Anglo-Saxon mound in which the greatest Anglo Saxon treasure until Sutton Hoo was discovered.    There are brilliant views of Taplow Court, home to Lord Desborough who organised the 1908 Olympic Games and his beautiful wife Ettie a darling of Edwardian Society and rival to Nancy Astor at Cliveden.

We arrive at Cliveden to picnic or buy lunch in the large NT cafe.

The massive Italianate mansion is now on lease from the National Trust as the five star hotel.   We’ll take you on a gentle trail through the gardens, which capture the grandeur of the time between the wars when it was the glittering hub of society.   We’ll choose the best of the gardens when you come: the famous parterre planted in spring and summer with 25,000 bulbs and bedding plants, the restored Rose Garden, the topiary and an outstanding sculpture collection.    Along the way there are great stories of the Cliveden Set and, fifty years later, of the Profumo Scandal.

Time to buy tea before heading home at 4.45pm.

Coach departs Stevenage at 0900

Pick Up Points also available from Baldock – Letchworth & Hitchin

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NEW FOR 2020

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.

Local Pick Up Points (Ask for details).

Price Includes –

Return Coach Travel

This Trip allows for 4-5 hours in Ely

Special Offer for Small Group Organisers

Book 12 Adult or Concession Tickets for this trip and you will receive the 13th Ticket Free. (Subject to availability and not to be used in conjunction with any other offer).

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BLUE BADGE GUIDED TOUR

In the company of our Blue Badge Guide, we explore beautiful landscapes and visit an Indian Palace on a Cotswold Hill.

We begin in Moreton-in-Marsh at the head of the Evonlode Valley. This thriving market town has a 1000 year history going back to Saxon times.

Then we’re off by coach to explore some very beautiful landscapes, taking in Stow-on-the-Wold, where the wind can indeed blow cold and Capability Brown’s dramatic Broadway Tower set on a beacon hill just off an ancient trading route. Broadway is the Jewel of the Cotswolds with an absolute chocolate box of a High Street lined with horse chestnut trees and a mixture of period houses and picturesque honey coloured stone cottages. There is a good choice of places to buy lunch and some great mooching to be had.

Nothing quite prepares you for Sezincote. Winding through mighty oaks lining a long drive we see a weathered-copper onion dome straight out of India atop a beautiful house in the honey coloured stone of the Cotswolds. It was built for Samuel Pepys’ grandson – a Nabob of the East India Company. A curving orangery unfurls above a Repton landscape where gurgling water tumbles into the Island Pool in the valley bottom. Sezincote wowed the Prince Regent thus inspiring the Brighton Pavilion and it is now attracting lots of visitors having wowed viewers of BBC Gardeners’ World. You’ll be taken on a tour of the house (beautiful Regency interiors, lovely and light and not overly long – heavenly!) and have time to explore the gardens.

Coach departs Stevenage at 0800

SHOPPING EXPERIENCE

WEDNESDAY HALF DAY SENIOR CITIZENS SPECIAL

Van Hage is more than just a garden centre; offering a treasure-trove of exciting and practical ideas for gardeners and home lovers, with a wide range of inspirational brands, expert advice, exciting events and top-quality catering to delight you on every visit.

Local Pick Up Points (Ask for details)

Price Includes –

Return Coach or Bus Travel

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Cambridge is a great place to go shopping. Whether you’re looking for high street brands, local markets or bohemian boutiques, this compact city has you covered. No matter what your tastes are there is somewhere for you to browse.  You can also take in the Saturday Market.

Cambridge is home to many diverse museums.  Head to the Fitzwilliam Museum where you can see more than half a million works of art, or check out the museum of Cambridge, set in a 17th-century building where you can learn all about the city. Or maybe spend some time at the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology where you can see world-class art and artefacts from all over the world.

The University of Cambrdge  is made up of 31 colleges. As one of the most famous universities in the world, the university grounds are not to be missed. The best way to see everything is to have a stroll around.

Don’t forget to spend some time by the River.  You may even decide to go on the River in a punt.

Local Pick Up Points.

Price Includes –

Return Coach Travel

This Trip allows for between 4 & 5 hours in Cambridge.

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NEW FOR 2020

Hertfordshire’s best zoo for a family day out.

Paradise Wildlife Park is home to the largest collection of small monkeys in the UK. Lions, Tigers, Reptiles, Alligators, Sloths, an Armadillo and much more.

Food and drink outlets on site or bring a picnic.

Great Family day out.

Local Pick Up Points (Ask for details)

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Admission To Paradise Park

This Trip allows for 4 hours in Paradise Park

SEASIDE SPECIAL DAY EXCURSION

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.

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.

Relaxing day out for the whole family.

Coach departures from Stevenage, Hitchin, Letchworth & Baldock.

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Luxury Coach Travel

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

Special Offer for Small Group Organisers

Book 12 Adult or Concession Tickets for this trip and you will receive the 13th Ticket Free. (Subject to availability and not to be used in conjunction with any other offer).

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You can spend a day packed with animal encounters at Woburn Safari Park.  With over 1,000 animals including lions, tigers, bears and much more, there is plenty to see and do.

Our Coach will start your day driving through the Road Safari where, from the panoramic windows of our coach you can view the rhino’s giraffes, elephants, tigers, bears, wolves and a Pride of African Lions in a beautiful natural environment.

After your drive through, you can spend your day at leisure in the park, take a stroll through the safari walk through, visit the colouful birds at Rainbow Landing,visit Penguin World, Otter Falls, Sea Lion Beach and much more.

You may wish to take a ride on the Great Woburn Railway, enjoy the Keeper Talks and Demonstrations, take a ride on a Swan Boat, and for our younger visitors, they may wish to spend some time in the Mammoth Play Ark or on the Tiny Tots Bouncy Castle.  The more aventurous among you may wish to try out the Bobcat Run (All included in the price).

You may also wish to visit the Go Ape awesome tree top adventure which features high speed zips, free fall Tarzan swings, daring crossings and some great views over the Elephant Meadows. PLEASE NOTE – There are additional charges for Go Ape and you need to book in advance on 0845 519 3138…. Only book a session between 2pm and 4pm to ensure the coach has come through the Safari Drive Through.

So much to see and do on this fun packed day for the whole family.

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Coach Trip through the Safari Drive Through

Admission to the Safari Park

Price does not include Go Ape

ATTRACTIONS & PLACES OF INTEREST

Canterbury is an ancient City which offers an astonishing amount of history and culture.

The highlight of any visit to Canterbury must be the Cathedal.   Described as the home of a community of people seeking to make the cathedral a welcoming place comprised of beauty and holiness, Canterbury Cathedral is the seat of the Archbishop of Canterbury. With spectacular views of the city, this magnificent building is also part of a world heritage site. With an incredible choir and a long stretch of history, Canterbury Cathedral creates a peaceful and harmonious environment.

Canterbury Norman Castle is The most ancient castle in Britain, Canterbury Norman Castle was begun by William The Conquerer in 1070, and therefore offers an incredibly rich history. A spectacular landmark, the castle offers beautiful views of the city. With a roofless shell surrounded by a quiet garden, Canterbury Norman Castle has wonderful greenery, and is perfect for anyone hoping to experience a quiet retreat from the bustling city life.

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Luxury Coach Travel

Our Trip allows for 4 hours at Canterbury.

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WEDNESDAY HALF DAY SENIOR CITIZENS SPECIAL

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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The five-day meeting begins each day with the Royal Procession –

The arrival of The Queen and the Royal party in horse-drawn landaus, which parade along the track in front of the race- goers.

The Royal Procession dates back to the 1820s and the reign of King George IV, at which time it was referred to as the Royal Parade or Royal Drive. The Royal Enclosure is at the heart of Royal Ascot. Entry to the enclosure is by sponsorship from an existing member who has attended in four previous years. Within this area, gentlemen are required to wear morning dress with a top hat and ladies must wear formal day wear. The origin of this tradition can be traced back to around the time of the running of Ascot’s most famous race, The Gold Cup, which was inaugurated in 1807 and remains to this day the most important long distance horse race on the flat anywhere in the world.

Enjoy a great day at the races.

Coach departs Stevenage at 0800

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

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Windsor Enclosure Admission

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

How about a visit to the “Great British Seaside”?

We have Seaside Specials now available to Sheringham, Cromer, Hunstanton, Great Yarmouth, Margate, Skegness, Felixtowe, Brighton and Portsmouth.  We also have a great day lined up to the Clacton Airshow.

For a Summer Day Out, why not join us for a visit to Chatham Historic Dockyard and spot the locations where “Call The Midwife” was filmed or visit Bletchley Park – The home of the WW2 Codebreakers.  How about a Day Out at the Fantasy Island Theme Park and Market?, or maybe a visit to Twinwoods WW2 Airfield made famous by Glenn Miller?

We know that the kids get bored during the long Summer Holidays and we have started our School Holiday Specials.  These trips are fun for Parents, Grandparents and of course the Children and also have educational value.  On some of these trips, Kids can travel for a Quid or even FREE.  Look for the adverts.  These trips are varied and you can visit the London Museums, the RAF Museum, the Natural History Museum or spend a day with some loveable horses.

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

SEASIDE SPECIAL DAY EXCURSION

Sheringham is a traditional seaside town which was once an old fishing village and that heritage is still evident today.

Sheringham’s Blue Flag Beach is family friendly and you can enjoy scenic walks along the Promenade, which includes a row of colourful Beach Huts.

In the Town, you will find Pubs, Shops, Cafes, Tea Rooms, Museums and a Theatre.

Sheringham is home to the restored North Norfolk Steam Railway.

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A market is held every Saturday.

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Our Trip allows between 4 & 5 hours in Sheringham

Special Offer for Small Group Organisers

Book 12 Adult or Concession Tickets for this trip and you will receive the 13th Ticket Free. (Subject to availability and not to be used in conjunction with any other offer).

SEASIDE SPECIAL DAY EXCURSION

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.

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Our Trip allows between 4 & 5 hours in Cromer

Special Offer for Small Group Organisers

Book 12 Adult or Concession Tickets for this trip and you will receive the 13th Ticket Free. (Subject to availability and not to be used in conjunction with any other offer).

ATTRACTIONS & PLACES OF INTEREST

The Historic Dockyard Chatham is a unique 80-acre site comprising historic buildings, museums galleries and warships.

The collection, preservation, study and display of objects and material connected to naval history is at the centre of the Historic Dockyard Chatham’s activities. The collections focus around the people who worked in, or were associated with, Chatham Dockyard.

There are three historic warships on display: HMS Gannett, a Victorian Royal Navy Sloop, HMS Cavalier, the Royal Navy’s last operational Second World War destroyer: and HMS Odelot, a submarine from the cold war era, and the last Royal Navy warship to be made at Chatham.

See if you can spot the locations where “Call the Midwife” takes place.

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Entry To Chatham Historic Dockyard

Our Trip allows between 4 & 5 hours in Chatham Historic Dockyard

Admission is included in the price

ATTRACTIONS & PLACES OF INTEREST

Returning for its seventh year packed with inspiration, flowers and plants and everything you need for your home and garden.

The show is a celebration of lifestyle and the great outdoors.

This year’s event will have more exhibitors than ever before with the stunning Grand Floral Pavilion as the centrepiece of the show.

The Grand Floral Pavilion forms the centre of this year’s show. Packed with exhibitors showcasing the UK’s finest nurseries and plants man competing for the prestigious Best in Show Award .

The Shopping Village will feature an abundance of trade stands selling everything from unique garden gazebos, greenhouses and arbours to gardening sundries and hundreds of other products from over 250 leading exhibitors.

The Food and Drink Pavilion will meet you upon your arrival featuring a range of food and drink purveyors and artisans, including tastings and samples.

For gifts and crafts the Home and Country Living Pavilion is filled with a selection of original handmade giftware, jewellery and luxury goods.

Coach departs Stevenage at 0830

SEASIDE SPECIAL DAY EXCURSION

The choice is yours.

You can visit Whitstable with its working harbour, a small castle,the museum, a wonderful selection of independent shops or enjoy some great eateries, serving the freshest of fish

OR

you may choose to visit Herne Bay where you can visit Reculver Tower, spend some time in the arcades or take a stroll along the Pier.

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Our Trip allows between 4 & 5 hours in Whitstable or Herne Bay

Special Offer for Small Group Organisers

Book 12 Adult or Concession Tickets for this trip and you will receive the 13th Ticket Free. (Subject to availability and not to be used in conjunction with any other offer).

SEASIDE SPECIAL DAY EXCURSION

The elegant resort of Hunstanton is the ideal base to enjoy Norfolk’s superb coastline.

Hunstanton, or ‘Hunston’ as it is known locally, is renowned for its unique striped cliffs and magnificent sunsets, made special by its position as the only west-facing resort on the East coast.

The seaside town began as a purposely-built resort in 1846 and retains its Victorian charm and character to this day, remaining a popular holiday destination for visitors of all ages.

From buzzing family activities such as Crazy Golf, Pitch-and-Putt, the funfair to the tranquil Esplanade Gardens there is something for everyone. You can even take a trip out to sea on a Wash Monster.

The town’s array of gardens are especially delightful during the Spring and summer months, and you can follow a self-guided Horticultural Trail to make sure you experience them all.

Hunstanton’s excellent beach offers ideal conditions for playing on the sand, exploring rock pools, and enjoying the sea.

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Our Trip allows between 4 & 5 hours in Hunstanton

Special Offer for Small Group Organisers

Book 12 Adult or Concession Tickets for this trip and you will receive the 13th Ticket Free. (Subject to availability and not to be used in conjunction with any other offer).

ATTRACTIONS & PLACES OF INTEREST

NEW FOR 2020

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 2020. 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

WEDNESDAY HALF DAY SENIOR CITIZENS SPECIAL

Our trip today will be visiting Frosts Garden Centre in Willington.

Frosts at Willington was opened in 1972 by Richard and Candida Godber in partnership with Adrian and Brian Frost. The Godber family had owned the site since the late 1890s, operating it as a successful wholesale nursery before it became a garden centre.

Here you will find everything you need to brighten up your garden.

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SEASIDE SPECIAL DAY EXCURSION

There is something for everyone at Great Yarmouth. Enjoy some time along the golden mile and visit the Pleasure Beach, Sealife Centre, Joyland, play some crazy golf, visit the shops, the world in minature or relax on the miles of sandy beach. You can even take a horse drawn Landau along the front and the kids can ejoy a traditional donkey ride on the beach. Plenty of places to eat and drink.

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Our Trip allows between 4 & 5 hours in Great Yarmouth

Special Offer for Small Group Organisers

Book 12 Adult or Concession Tickets for this trip and you will receive the 13th Ticket Free. (Subject to availability and not to be used in conjunction with any other offer).

ATTRACTIONS & PLACES OF INTEREST

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 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, complmentary 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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Tickets to the Show

Complimentary Ice Creams during the Interval

• The show duration lasts approximately two hours which will allow you a furter 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, 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.

ATTRACTIONS & PLACES OF INTEREST

The Royal Air Force Museum London, commonly called the RAF Museum, is located on the former Hendon Aerodrome, with five major buildings and hangars dedicated to the history of aviation and the Royal Air Force.

Explore the fascinating story of the first 100 years of the RAF.

Debate the future, test your flying skills, be amazed by stories
of bravery, love and loss.   Children will enjoy the themed outdoor play area and there are places to get food and drinks.

Please Note:  There are no admission charges to the RAF Museum but an additional charge will apply if you choose to visit the Dambusters Virtual Reality Experience.

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Our Trip allows between 4 & 5 hours in the RAF Museum

There is No Charge for Admission to the Museum.

ATTRACTIONS & PLACES OF INTEREST

This is your chance to visit the London Museums during the long School Holidays.

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.

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

• There are No Admission charges to the London Museums.

Special Offer for Small Group Organisers

Book 12 Adult or Concession Tickets for this trip and you will receive the 13th Ticket Free. (Subject to availability and not to be used in conjunction with any other offer).

ATTRACTIONS & PLACES OF INTEREST

WEDNESDAY HALF DAY SENIOR CITIZENS SPECIAL

NEW FOR 2020

The Swiss Garden is an outstanding example of the Regency fashion for creating landscapes in a picturesque alpine style.

It is a peaceful, tranquil space, and one which has new vistas revealed at every turn.

Within the garden are 13 listed structures, an adjacent woodland sculpure trail and a resident peacock. It’s a delight to explore and recent renovation work in 2014 has ensured it has accessibility for all visitors.

You can browse around the excellent gift shop and enjoy some refreshments in the cafe or sitting outside looking out over the historical airfield.

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Admission to the Swiss Gardens

Our Trip allows between 2 & 3 hours at the Swiss Gardens.

Admission is included in the price

Further Details –

https://www.shuttleworth.org/swissgarden/

SEASIDE SPECIAL DAY EXCURSION

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

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Our Trip allows between 4 & 5 hours in Margate

There may be a small Admission Charge to Dreamland

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

Special Offer for Small Group Organisers

Book 12 Adult or Concession Tickets for this trip and you will receive the 13th Ticket Free. (Subject to availability and not to be used in conjunction with any other offer).

ATTRACTIONS & PLACES OF INTEREST

NEW FOR 2020

Bletchley Park, once the top-secret home of the World War Two Codebreakers is now a vibrant heritage attraction.

Nearly 10,000 people worked in the wider Bletchley Park organisation.

Intelligence from Bletchley Park was vital on land, in the air and at sea.

It was only in the 1970’s that the wartime activities at Bletchley Park  also known as Station X came to light.  The code-breaking centre which famously broke the nazi’s Enigma Cypher machine remained shrouded in mystery until declassification after the Cold War.

Churchill famously described it’s workers  as “The Geese that laid the Golden Eggs – But Never Cackled”

Opened to the Public in 1994, the displays cover the story of it’s Code Breakers and Machines.

There is akso a model railway, 1940’s cinema and computer museum.

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Admission to Bletchley Park

Our Trip allows between 4 & 5 hours in Bletchley Park

Admission is included in the price

SCHOOL HOLIDAY SPECIAL

NEW FOR 2020

The Natural History Museum at Tring was the private museum of Lionel Walter, the 2nd Baron Rothschild and was built in 1889 to house one of the finest collections of stuffed mammals, birds, reptiles and insects in the United Kingdon.

Lionel Walter Rothschild was a rich, eccentric and determined character who dedicated his life to the study of animals. His private collection formed the foundation of the Museum at Tring.

At the age of seven, Walter – as he preferred to be called – declared to his parents that he was going to ‘make a museum‘, and began to establish himself as a collector.

By the age of 10, he had amassed a collection of specimens including beetles, butterflies, birds, fish and mammals. At 18 he moved to Cambridge to study natural sciences, and for his 21st birthday his father gave him money and land to build the museum Walter had first declared would be his some 14 years earlier.

In 1892, at 24 years old, Walter opened his museum to the public. It remains one of the largest private natural history collections ever assembled.

Following Walter’s death in 1937, the building and collection were gifted to the nation and became part of the Natural History Museum.

Today it retains its unique Victorian character, including its original floor-to-ceiling, glass-fronted hardwood and iron cases. The 4,000 specimens on public display are still arranged in taxonomic order, classified into related groups, just as they were in Walter’s lifetime.

Great place to take the kids for a day out in the School Holidays.

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Our Trip allows between 4 & 5 hours in Tring

Admission is included in the price

SEASIDE SPECIAL DAY EXCURSION

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.

Enjoy a traditional day out by the sea.

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Our Trip allows between 4 & 5 hours in Skegness

Special Offer for Small Group Organisers

Book 12 Adult or Concession Tickets for this trip and you will receive the 13th Ticket Free. (Subject to availability and not to be used in conjunction with any other offer).

ATTRACTION & PLACES OF INTEREST

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.

FAMILY DAY’S OUT

With 100 acres of Family Theme Park , Farm and Water Park, this is the place to take the kids for a great day out during the school holidays.

The Au Guang Dragon Zone Waterpark is the ultimate splash play.  There is no better place to spend those warm summer days than at one of the biggest outdoor waterparks in the UK. With slides for all ages to enjoy and also make sure to keep an eye on the giant bucket, it can drop litres of water at any time.

The Excalibur Adventure Zone at Twinlakes has something for everyone, including  the towering Black Knight’s Castle with its speeding Astro Slide and twisting tube slide dominating the play zone.  The galloping steeds of knights on the Joust-About Ride or  you could take a screaming spin on the Jester’s Revenge for a surprisingly scary time. Don’t leave before the family discover the heights of King Arthur’s Swings in front of the great castle!

Take a train ride around the lakes at the Canada Quays Zone.

With so much more to see and do including the Creepy Critters Zone, the labyrinth Venture Zone, the Buccaneers Island Zone, the Action USA Zone, the Bird of Prey Centre and the Red Rooster Farm Zoo, the little ones will not get bored.

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Ticket for Twinlakes Attraction (Rides & Attractions included)

ATTRACTIONS & PLACES OF INTEREST

During WWII, Twinwood Airfield was a RAF training base.

During this time, Glenn Miller and his Orchestra were based in nearby Bedford as a safer alternative to London, and Glenn Miller and his band members regularly used RAF Twinwood Airfield. On August 27th 1944, Glenn Miller performed a special concert at RAF Twinwood. It was the only outdoor concert he performed at a British base. Later that year, on December 15th 1944, Major Glenn Miller was due to leave England for France. He boarded a Norseman aircraft outside Twinwood Control Tower, and he was never seen again. This sparked a mystery that has fascinated the world ever since.

At Twinwood, you can visit the Glenn Miller Museum which is located in the newly restored WW2 Control Tower and the Twinwood Aviation Museum which holds a large collection of RAF and USAAF uniforms and equipment as well as many artifacts rcovered from crash sites.  Other exhibits include walk-in reconstructions, the Motor Transport Section, Britain’s only wartime Fire Service Museum and a restoration of an RAF airman’s billet.

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Admission to Twinwood

Our Trip allows between 4 & 5 hours at Twinwood

ATTRACTIONS AND PLACES OF INTEREST

For 27 years, Eastbourne has showcased one of the finest airshows in the UK and the 28th year in 2020 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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This Trip allows between 4 -5 hours at Eastboune

WEDNESDAY HALF DAY SENIOR CITIZENS SPECIAL

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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SEASIDE SPECIAL DAY EXCURSION

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.

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Our Trip allows between 4 & 5 hours in Felixtowe

ATTRACTIONS & PLACES OF INTEREST

The Clacton Airshow returns in 2020 for its 29th consecutive year. This seafront show saw roughly 250,000 people attend across the weekend in 2019.

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

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

Please Note:  This is a Free Event

SEASIDE SPECIAL DAY EXCURSION

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

Special Offer for Small Group Organisers

Book 12 Adult or Concession Tickets for this trip and you will receive the 13th Ticket Free. (Subject to availability and not to be used in conjunction with any other offer).

SCHOOL HOLIDAY SPECIAL

Discover over 30 exciting rides and activities at Wicksteed Park, including one of the longest zip wires in the UK.

There are 147 acres of beautiful rolling parkland – perfect for a game of frisbee, or a big family picnic

Somewhere exciting for the kids as we get towards the end of the long Summer Break.

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Our Trip allows between 4 & 5 hours at Wicksteed Park.

Please Note – There are no admission charges to Wicksteed Park and you can buy wristbands or tickets for rides.

More details –

https://wicksteedpark.org/

SHOPPING EXPERIENCE

St Ives is a beautiful historic town 15 miles from Cambridge on the river Great Ouse that offers a wealth of recreational opportunities including guided electric riverboat trips. You can also discover a fascinating riverport heritage along the waterfront, alleyways and market place, and a great range of independent shops plus a recently renovated museum.

The town’s original character is retained with regular markets held every Monday and Friday

You will find lots to do. A focal point is the splendid 15th century Bridge and Chapel over the river, one of only four such surviving in England.

Delights include a host of restaurants,cafes and fine buildings.

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Our Trip allows between 4 & 5 hours in St Ives

Special Offer for Small Group Organisers

Book 12 Adult or Concession Tickets for this trip and you will receive the 13th Ticket Free. (Subject to availability and not to be used in conjunction with any other offer).

ATTRACTIONS & PLACES OF INTEREST

From the pomp and ceremony of our proud Naval and Maritime Heritage to the towering 560 foot Emirates Spinnaker Tower *. Take some time to visit the Royal Naval Dockyard *, marvel at the Warships which are often in Port, or go onboard Nelson’s Flagship HMS Vistory * or visit HMS Warrier *.

With World Class Visitor attractions, museums, galleries, unique shops, great places for a bite to eat and miles of beautiful waterfront, Portsmouth offers something for everyone.

You can even take a trip up the Spinnaker Tower*

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Coach Travel

Our Trip allows between 4 & 5 hours in Portsmouth

• Admission Charges Apply                                                                

ATTRACTIONS AND PLACES OF INTEREST

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

Spend your day discovering how chocolate is made   Ride the Crunchie Rollercoaster or dive into liquid dairy milk on the 4D Experience.  Travel back in time and visit the recreation of Victorian Bull Street,where it all began and discover the Aztec Jungle and discover the origins of the cocoa bean.

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

ATTRACTIONS & PLACES OF INTEREST

Wroxham is the Capital of the Norfold Boads. Here you can take in the tranquil scenery of the Broads or visit one of the many visitor attractions including the Riverside Park, Miniature Worlds, the Bure Valley Steam Railway and Wroxham Barns Craft Centre. Wroxham boasts the world’s largest village store (Roy’s of Wroxham).

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Coach Travel

Our Trip allows between 4 & 5 hours in Wroxham

Special Offer for Small Group Organisers

Book 12 Adult or Concession Tickets for this trip and you will receive the 13th Ticket Free. (Subject to availability and not to be used in conjunction with any other offer).

WEDNESDAY HALF DAY SENIOR CITIZENS SPECIAL

Our Half Day Special today will be visiting Jordans Mill.  This historic Victorian Flour Mill has been home to the Jordans Family for over 150 years.

Spend some time wandering around the unique Mill Gardens where crops, vegetables and fruits are grown in an ornemental setting or take a stroll through the Mill Meadow and woodland.

The Mill Gardens were designed by Chelsea Flower Show winners Ian Kitson and Julie Toll who took inspiration from ancient field layouts, hedge patterns and the flow of the River Ivel. Just as the Bedfordshire countryside is divided into fields by hedgerows, the different areas of the gardens are separated using yew hedging. A winding path, emulating the flow of the River Ivel, leads you through the Mill Gardens.

At Jordans Mill you can step back in time in the historic flour Mill,  and see first-hand how flour was once produced here.

Lovingly restored having stopped milling in 2000, the 19th Century Mill has been divided in two by a spectacular floor-to-ceiling glass screen, with the working part of the Mill on one side and a contemporary display area on the other.

There is an additional charge of £2.50 per person to visit the Mill.

Spend some time in the shop where you can browse and buy a large range of Jordans products and other locally sourced items.

Finally,why not enjoy a scone or a cake in The Riverside Cafe where you can relax indoors or on the large Riverside Terrace overlooking the River.

(Food and Drinks are not included in the Price of the Trip)

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Coach or Bus Travel

Our Trip allows between 2 & 3 hours at Jordans Mill

Take a Day Trip by Coach and enjoy the Autumn Colours.

How about a day out in Historic Norwich or Shakespearian Stratford Upon Avon?

Its your last chance to visit the Seaside with us this year.  We are visiting Sherringham in the 1940’s.

Scroll down to view our Autumn Trips and Book your tickets now.

ATTRACTIONS & PLACES OF INTEREST

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.

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.

ATTRACTIONS & PLACES OF INTEREST

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.

Simply a lovely day out.

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Coach Travel

Our Trip allows between 4 & 5 hours in Norwich

ATTRACTIONS & PLACES OF INTEREST

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.

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Price Includes –

Coach Travel

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

Special Offer for Small Group Organisers

Book 12 Adult or Concession Tickets for this trip and you will receive the 13th Ticket Free. (Subject to availability and not to be used in conjunction with any other offer).

SHOPPING EXPERIENCE

Boundary Mill Stores is located close to Grantham and is one of the largest of it’s kind offering discounts of up to 70% off big brand names in household and fashion.

This is your chance to bag a bargain at Boundary Mills Stores and Downtown Shopping which are all under one roof at Grantham.  Cafe facilities available.

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Coach Travel

Our Trip allows approximately 4 hours at Boundary Mills

Watch this Space as we are already finalising our trips for Christmas 2020.

Following a sucessful 2019 Christmas Programme, we will be back with our great selection of Festive Markets and Fayres, including visits to Lincoln, Bury St Edmunds and Rochester, together with our very popular Winter Wonderland and London Light Tours for 2020.

Keep watching our website as the dates become availablr.

Keep Watching and Thank you for your Custom.

THE WONDER OF CHRISTMAS

The award winning Bury St Edmunds Christmas Fayre is now in its ninteenth year and gets bigger and better everytime. With over 300 stalls situated all around the historic Georgian town centre it has the perfect mix of old and new.

The Fayre has something for everyone and includes children’s opening parade and fireworks, cookery theatre and food area in the Cathedral grounds, free children’s activities and fun fair on Angel Hill and in the Abbey Gardens and much much more.

Local Pick Up Points

Price Includes –

Return Coach Travel

THE WONDER OF CHRISTMAS

It’s the most wonderful time of the year as the sparkling after dark trail returns to light up Kew Gardens.

Now in its eighth year, the 2020 winter trail takes a magical new route and includes a host of all-new installations.

Framed by glittering spiral trees, dynamic laser projections will illuminate the iconic Temperate House.

A dazzling arch leads to a cascade of glowing silvery shards at the Treetop Walkway. Walk amongst immersive vines as they surprise with changing ribbons of light, and wander beneath the branches where mysterious fairy-fire known as Will-o’the Wisp softly glows

The Holly Bushes will sing, the Tunnel of Light will twinkle with thousands of pea-lights, and the flickering Fire Garden takes its place amidst the festive experience.

Walk under larger-than-life arches of light and beneath unique tree canopies drenched in Christmas colour.

Christmas at Kew wouldn’t be complete without the Palm House Pond finale as jumping jets of light dance across the water to much-loved Christmas classics.

Complete a walk under the stars with spiced cider, mulled wine or hot chocolate. Choose from an enticing selection of  street food along the trail.   From sourdough pizza to award-winning pies, there’s something to suit everyone.

Gather around the fire-pit with family and friends to toast marshmallows and end the evening browsing Kew’s gift shops. Why not pick up some treats for the journey home?

For the young and young at heart there’s a Victorian carousel, helter skelter and other family rides. Don’t forget to look out for Santa and his elves along the way.

We will spend the evening from 5pm -10pm at Kew.

THE WONDER OF CHRISTMAS

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 WONDER OF CHRISTMAS

Do you believe? We do at Landmark Coaches and that is why we are proud to be taking you on an exciting magical experience like no other. THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride is returning to the Mid-Norfolk Railway this December with the magic of the 2004 motion picture THE POLAR EXPRESS™ being theatrically re-created so you and your family can be immersed in the sights, sounds and intrigue of this classic children’s tale.

Prepare to be surrounded by the magic and wonder of the Christmas season!

As you and your family take in the festive decorations at THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride station, you can almost hear the faint sound of sleigh bells in the distance and the fun begins.

THE POLAR EXPRESS™ is waiting for you at the platform. Wait for the train Conductor to invite you and the other passengers to climb aboard, shouting “All aboooooard!”. Anticipation builds as you step onto the Train to be escorted to your seat by the Chefs from the film.

Before long, scenes from the film come to life as dancing Chefs and Waiters arrive to serve cookies and hot chocolate. The children are invited to engage these exciting characters who are eager to hear from the youngsters about what makes the Christmas season special to them.

While the hot chocolate lingers in your mouth and warms your tummy, you will listen as the story of The Polar Express is told in its entirety. Chefs show pages from the beautifully illustrated book for the whole carriage to follow. A smile grows on your face as you watch your child become absorbed in the wonderment of the story.

As your adventure continues, you notice other key elements of the story — both inside and outside your train — springing to life. Watch and listen as another scene unfolds on-board before your eyes.

Upon arrival at the North Pole, keep your eyes peeled for Santa’s sleigh, a bag of toys and a giant Christmas tree. Watch out for Santa waving and, when the train stops, listen out for the carriage door to slam as Santa gets on board. After the train departs the North Pole for the return voyage home, you soon notice that the adventure isn’t over. Santa appears in your midst to present each passenger with their very own “First Gift of Christmas”, a silver bell from his sleigh. Thinking back to the story, you might like to remind the children to check their pockets for holes!

Chefs on board lead the passengers in singing favourite Christmas Carols as the train heads back to Dereham Station. Here passengers depart the train and make their way to the great gift shop with a range of gifts from toys, to Exclusive Polar Express Merchandise.

Young and old guests are encouraged to wear pyjamas just as in the Film. Children love it and if you can persuade our older guests, Mums, Dads, Granny and Grandpa to also join in, the atmosphere in the train comes alive for a truly magical experience!

This is where your participation in the story of The Polar Express comes to an end. However, our hope for your family is that your Christmas season has been enriched and memories from your experience will endure for years to come.

“Well, ya comin’?”

Local Pick Up Points

Price Includes –

Return Coach Travel

The Polar Exptress Experience

THE WONDER OF CHRISTMAS

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 WONDER OF CHRISTMAS

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

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

Local Pick Up Points

Price Includes –

Return Coach Travel

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 time of booking unless agreed otherwise by the Company. Tickets may be booked by calling 01462 733764. (Mon – Fri).

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.

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.

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.

Concessions –

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

We may ask to see proof of entitlement.

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.

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.

Buggles 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.

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 in 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.

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”.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 Bus Stop

Langford –

Bus Stop Opposite Church (Lower School Bus Stop)

Royston

Bus Station

Sandy –

Railway Station

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)