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Welcome to the Klarners Coaches 2018 Spring and Summer Brochure, newly redesigned and organised to help you discover all the adventures that most appeal to you. We are proud to offer you such a wide range of day excursions, theatre shows, weekend & extended tours and so much more!

You’ll find Klarners Coaches are clean, modern, and comfortable, with all the latest facilities to ensure your enjoyment. Our experienced drivers are helpful, friendly, and highly qualified. In addition, each of our vehicles is regularly maintained to the highest industry standards, complying with the most stringent requirements for safety.

At Klarners, we are determined to delight you with quality excursions at affordable prices. With two pick-up routes, one starting from Holland-on-Sea and the other from Great Cornard, we are able to provide a good number of local pick-up points so you will always be close to at least one of them.

If you have previously travelled with Klarners Coaches, we thank you – and we look forward to seeing you again very soon. If you haven’t had the opportunity to join us just yet, please do give us a try.

We promise you won’t be disappointed! Trevor Klarner

Hello again!

Introduction

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We can offer you a fine selection of trips and services including...

Let us provide transport for your club or organisation’s outings.

An efficient and professional service is guaranteed. We can also offer advice on how to organise your outing - We are always happy to help!

Two pick-up routes

Local pick-up points to make life easier for you!

2Executive Coach Hire

Executive Minibus Hire

Day Excursions

Overseas Excursions

Tel: 01206 654321www.klarnerscoaches.co.uk

It’s Showtime!...

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Sunday 8th AprilTHAT’LL BE THE DAY£52.50See page 16

Saturday 12th MayWICKED & LUNCH AT CAFE ROUGE£81.00See page 18

Saturday 2nd JuneKEVIN & KAREN DANCE LIVE TOUR£69See page 20

Thursday 12th AprilTHE BOOTLEGBEATLES£54.50See page 16

Saturday 19th MayHAIRSPRAYFrom £58See page 19

Saturday 23rd JuneTHOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE£56See page 21

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It’s Showtime!... A selection of theatre trips on offer

Saturday 7th JulyTHE CARPENTERSSTORY£49.50See page 23

Friday 24th August & Monday 27th AugustSUMMER HOLIDAY, THE MUSICALFrom £48See page 27

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Tuesday 3rd July & Tuesday 31st JulyCROMER PIERSHOW£41.50See page 24

Saturday 28th JulyJERSEY BOYS£69.50See page 25

Thursday 27th SeptemberTHE BAND£55.00See page 29

Bookings Hotline: 01206 841211 Saturday 30th June

THE ILLEGAL EAGLES£51.00See page 22

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CONTENTS

BOATS & TRAINS

Seals at Blakeney Point 17Paper Mill Lock Cruise 18Deben River Cruise & Lunch 20Mississippi Paddle Boat Cruise 22

EVENTS

Thriplow Daffodil Weekend 14Sandringham Flower Show 24Leeds Castle Flower Show 28Salute to the 40s at Chatham 28Battle of Britain Air Show at Duxford 29

KLARNERS HIDDEN GEMS

Holme Hall Hall 12Spencers Garden 12East Ruston Vicarage Gardens 13Hindringham Hall 13

HOUSES, CASTLES & GARDENS

Capel Manor Gardens 15Cambridge University Botanic Gardens 16Stody Lodge Gardens 19Sissinghurst Castle Gardens 21Gooderstone Water Gardens 22Highclere Castle (Downton Abbey) 25Frogmore House & Savill Garden 26

MISCELLANEOUS

A Day in London 8Great Yarmouth 8Southend 8 Weald of Kent Tour 8Canterbury 9Felixstowe 9Kent Coastal Tour 9Southwold 9Apple Blossom Tour 10Bury St Edmunds 10Norwich 10Woodbridge & Wyevale 10Borough Market 11Eastbourne 11

In order to minimise the possibility of cancelling any of our trips due to low numbers, we will be offering the majority of our excursions to both Route A and Route B on the same day and will be using a feeder coach where necessary. Please note your allocated seats on the main coach will not be affected.

All visits are subject to minimum numbers being met.

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CONTENTS

Oxford 11 Romford Market 11Westfield Shopping Centre 11Brighton 14Greenwich 15Mystery Tour 15Cambridge 16Film Gala at Royal Albert Hall 17Gressenhall Farm & Workhouse 17Newmarket Stud Tour 17Cotswolds Tour 18Essex Countryside Tour 18Winchester 19Bletchley Park 20Battlesbridge Antiques Centre 23Dunwich & Aldeburgh 24Legoland 25The Chocolate Lady 28

MUSEUMS

V&A Museum of Childhood 8Amberley Museum & Heritage Centre 14The London Postal Museum 16East Anglian Transport Museum 23Dads Army Museum & Walking Tour 27Museum of East Anglian Life 29

SHORT BREAKS & GETAWAYS

Liverpool Tall Ships 30Riverside Homes of the Rich 31& Famous & Windsor CastleWar Time Island - Jersey 32Delightful Donegal & the Wild Atlantic Way 34The Enchanting Peak District 36

THEATRES, SHOWS & EXHIBITIONS

That’ll Be The Day 16Film Music Gala at Royal Albert Hall 17St George’s Day Musical, Brick Lane 18Wicked 18Hairspray 19Kevin & Karen Dance Live Tour 20Thoroughly Modern Millie 21The Illegal Eagles 22The Carpenters Story 23Cromer Pier Seaside Special 24Jersey Boys 25Summer Holiday – The Musical 27

Tuesday 10th JulyGREAT YARMOUTH£21 Adult, £20 SeniorA real treat for the whole family. Great Yarmouth has built its reputation on guaranteeing a great day out. A lovely beach, amusements and kiss-me-quick hats, it’s got it all. Visit the Pleasure Beach, Britannia Pier, the waxworks, or the Sea Life Centre or go to the Victoria Arcade which features several shops and cafes.

Tuesday 8th MayA DAY IN LONDON£22 Per PersonA day to do just as you please in this vibrant capital. You’ll have time to shop until you drop or you may prefer to visit some of the many museums or famous sights that draw tourists from around the globe.

Monday 30th AprilWEALD OF KENT TOUR Including ASHDOWN FOREST£25 Adult, £24 SeniorA delightful trip around some of the most beautiful scenery the Garden of England has to offer. We will also pass through the fictional birthplace of Winne the Pooh – Ashdown Forest.

Thursday 19th AprilV&A MUSEUM OF CHILDHOOD£22 Per PersonThis wonderful East London museum turns back time and has exhibits that will fascinate young and old alike, no doubt rekindling many happy memories for some! On display are children’s toys and clothes of years gone by.

Free admission to museum.

EXCURSIONS EXCLUSIVE TO ROUTE A (Great Cornard to Witham pick-ups)

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Monday 30th July SOUTHEND£18.50 Per PersonWith award winning gardens and one of the finest beaches for miles, it’s no wonder Southend remains one of our most popular destinations for a traditional day at the seaside. We drop you off by the famous pier (the longest in the world) which is close to a huge amusement park and the main, largely pedestrianised, shopping area. There are plenty of places to eat and drink along the front or in the town.

2015 Prices Held

Tuesday 11th SeptemberCANTERBURY£20 Per PersonPeople come from across the globe for world-class heritage, for culture and festivals, to visit, study, eat and hang out in Canterbury. The extraordinary cathedral dominates the medieval streets within the city walls. Among the listed buildings, a boldly modern theatre has been built on the river bank, and an art museum has been doubled in size.

Wednesday 29th AugustFELIXSTOWE£18.50 Per PersonThere are plenty of independent retail outlets in the town, beautiful gardens and a wonderful shop opposite the leisure centre where they make their own ice cream in a huge variety of flavours. Take a look at Landguard Fort and the massive port terminal.

Thursday 16th AugustKENT COASTAL TOUR£23 Per PersonWe take a delightful tour of the Kent coastline with stops at some of the most popular seaside resorts for miles around. With visits to Broadstairs, Ramsgate and Margate, this will be a memorable day out.

Thursday 6th September SOUTHWOLD£19.50 Per PersonLook around this quaint little town, see the brewery and the lighthouse or, weather permitting, stroll along the beach or enjoy yourself on the putting green by the pier. If you prefer, there are plenty of interesting shops, pubs and cafes to be found in the town itself.

EXCURSIONS EXCLUSIVE TO ROUTE A (Great Cornard to Witham pick-ups)

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Southwold is a charming seaside town on the Suffolk Heritage Coast. Southwold features both beach huts and a pier, as well as a unique cinema.

Wednesday 8th AugustBURY ST EDMUNDS£20 Adult, £19 Senior, £12 ChildWe visit the lovely nearby town of Bury St Edmunds in Suffolk which was developed around the spectacular medieval Abbey of St Edmund. Take the opportunity to visit the abbey or go shopping and take advantage of the fact that it’s market day! Explore the new shopping precinct and make sure you find the time to visit the fabulous Abbey gardens.

Wednesday 18th AprilAPPLE BLOSSOM TOUR £24 Adult, £23 SeniorThe Kent countryside at this time of the year is normally at its most beautiful. This tour will transport you through some wonderful scenic areas. We will be stopping for a lunchtime break at Royal Tunbridge Wells which is steeped in Georgian elegance. Visit The Pantiles, the famous colonnade walkway or explore the shops and cafes.

Thursday 31st MayWOODBRIDGE & WYEVALE£19.50 Per PersonThis riverside market town in Suffolk retains its Olde Worlde charm. Narrow streets, independent stores, old houses and the famous Tide Mill await your visit. There are some lovely coffee shops dotted around the town, while The Thoroughfare boasts many independent stores and more than 100 specialist shops. On our return from Woodbridge we take a short stop at Wyevale Garden Centre. Covering some six acres and stocking a huge range of top-quality and gardening products. There’s a gift shop and restaurant on site too.

Wednesday 9th MayNORWICH£21 Adult, £20 SeniorThis city can boast of three large shopping malls, a cathedral and some quaint old-fashioned side streets. A huge outdoor market lies alongside a nice mix of contemporary High Street stores and some fascinating independent shops.

EXCURSIONS EXCLUSIVE TO ROUTE B (Holland-on-Sea to Colchester pick-ups)

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From the Middle Ages until the Industrial Revolution, Norwich was the largest city in England after London, and one of the most important.

Bury St Edmunds

Norwich Castle

Thursday 20th SeptemberBOROUGH MARKET£22 Per PersonThis unique corner of London really captures our rich culinary history. A source of quality British and international produce, Borough Market has a reputation as the country’s most renowned food market.

Saturday 1st SeptemberROMFORD MARKET£19 Per PersonThis large open borough market offers around 270 stalls with more than 150 long-standing market traders. From local butchers to fishmongers, tea stalls, blinds manufacturers, jewellers, upholsterers, latest high street fashions, shoes, CDs and DVDs, household accessories, toys and iPad accessories, there is so much to tempt any visitor.

Wednesday 12th SeptemberOXFORD£24.50 Adult, £23.50 SeniorA day to do as you please in this most pleasant of historic university cities. See the many colleges, stroll along the river banks, enjoy the shops or Christ Church Meadow, or check out many of the locations that were featured in the Inspector Morse TV series.

Friday 7th SeptemberEASTBOURNE£24 Adult, £23.50 SeniorSee the Victorian pier, the Sovereign Harbour, the Redoubt Fortress, or the picturesque Princes Park. The 1930s bandstand and the Carpet Gardens are the centrepiece of Eastbourne’s promenade. There is so much more to see in this resort. As an optional extra, we are offering the opportunity of a free trip to Beachy Head.

Friday 14th SeptemberWESTFIELD SHOPPING CENTRE£22 Per PersonWe visit one of the largest shopping centres in Europe at Stratford in London’s East End. There are hundreds of stores and food outlets to enjoy, the majority of which are under cover. The shopping centre is built within the Olympic Park.

EXCURSIONS EXCLUSIVE TO ROUTE B (Holland-on-Sea to Colchester pick-ups)

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Oxford is known worldwide as the home of the University of Oxford, the oldest university in the English-speaking world.

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Thursday 14th JuneSPENCERS GARDENRoute B ONLY £25 Adult, £24 SeniorChances are you have never heard of this little patch of paradise but, after visiting you’re bound to be glad you did! One of Essex’s best-kept secrets, Spencers Garden is truly a delight! We make a later start and pass through some beautiful scenery on the way to this traditional country estate which was home to Princess Diana’s ancestors and was once home to British statesman ‘Rab’ Butler. On arrival the head gardener will offer a short talk about the house and gardens after which you will be free to wander around the gardens at your leisure. Admission also includes a cream tea. After visiting Spencers Gardens we will be coming home via a scenic route through some chocolate-box Essex villages. Please note: The house at Spencers Garden is not open to the public.

Price includes admission, tour and a cream tea.

Tuesday 19th JuneHOLME HALE HALL£33.50 Per PersonAfter a lunchtime stop at Swaffham we take the short journey onwards to this privately-owned Elizabethan farmhouse that boasts some beautiful gardens. The gardens have been designed to promote colour throughout the year. See the walled garden, vegetable garden, cutflower beds, woodland area, the park, the wild meadow, the 1832 dovecote, the dry garden and the apple store. Please note: The hall itself is not open to the public.

Price includes admission, guided tour, tea/coffee and cake.

KLARNERS HIDDEN GEMS A hand-picked selection of little-known venues guaranteed to delight!

Spencers Garden

Holme Hale Hall

Holme Hale Hall is noted for its spring display of tulips and alliums, historic wisteria plus mid and late summer flowering. The garden incorporates herbaceous borders, trained fruit, vegetables and a traditional greenhouse.

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A hand-picked selection of little-known venues guaranteed to delight!

Wednesday 4 JulyEAST RUSTON VICARAGE GARDENS £33 Per PersonAfter a lunchtime stop in Wroxham we will continue our journey to nearby East Ruston where the privately-owned Vicarage Gardens have delighted visitors over many years. Situated close to the North Sea, these gardens host exotic and unusual plants from around the world which flourish alongside more hardy species. Covering 32 acres, exuberant and innovative planting alongside a more traditional formal design provide a treat for your eyes wherever you look! The café here serves cakes, scones, sausage rolls and other snacks, as well as teas and coffees.

Price includes admission.

Thursday 30th AugustHINDRINGHAM HALL, NORFOLK£48.50 Adult, £47.50 SeniorThis venue certainly has the ‘Wow!’ factor! The moated Hindringham Hall is absolutely stunning – as is the 12th century moat which surrounds it, and the four acres of meticulously manicured gardens. See the walled garden and vegetable garden, the herb garden, The Dell, The Copse, The Bog Area, the water garden and the West Lawn. There’s a fabulous Victorian nut walk and a stream garden. This trip includes a guided tour of the house and gardens plus tea/coffee and cake. We will be taking a lunchtime stop at Swaffham en route.

Price includes admission, guided tour, tea/coffee and cake.

Hindringham Hall

East Ruston Vicarage Garden

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MARCH

Sunday 18th MarchTHRIPLOW DAFFODIL WEEKEND & COUNTRY FAIR £30 Per PersonVisitors are able to walk the car-free village to look at the daffodil displays, visit the attractions and open gardens, and potter around the stalls. Refreshments are served in the tea rooms with home-made cakes and sandwiches, or delicious hot street food can be eaten in The Taste of Thriplow while listening to live music.


Tuesday 20th March (Route A) Wednesday 21st March (Route B)BRIGHTON£25 Adult, £24 SeniorThere’s so much to see and do in this vibrant south coast seaside resort. The Lanes – the historical quarter – is a maze of narrow streets boasting a mix of boutiques, cafes and jewellers. The Royal Pavilion is hugely popular with tourists, also there’s the Volks Railway which is the world’s oldest operating electric railway and, of course, there’s the pier. If the weather’s fine, you’ll have plenty of time to enjoy the beach!

Brighton

Thriplow Daffodil Weekend

Every year, up to 10,000 people visit Thriplow to experience the warm and friendly atmosphere of their Daffodil Weekend.

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The Cutty Sark

Bookings Hotline: 01206 841211

Thursday 22nd MarchCAPEL MANOR GARDENS£29 Adult, £28 SeniorCovering 30 acres, the gardens here surround a Georgian manor house and Victorian stables, with more than 60 gardens to explore. Take in the Japanese Garden, the Koi Pond, the Australian Garden, the Woodland Walk, the Italianate Maze, the Scented Pelargonium House, and the Walled Garden to list but a few. This is a stunning venue with so much to see and admire. There are also plant sales on site. The restaurant here serves hot and cold meals.


Tuesday 27th MarchGREENWICH£22 Per PersonHere you can explore The Cutty Sark - the world’s fastest tea clipper. You could also visit The Royal Observatory which is nearby or stand on the Meridian Line at the home of the Greenwich Mean Time. Call in one of the planetarium shows, see Greenwich Market and Park and the O2 Arena.

Capel Manor Gardens

Monday 26th March (Route A) Thursday 29th March (Route B)MYSTERY TOUR WITH CARVERY LUNCH£37 per personJoin us for a leisurely ride through the countryside with a stop for a carvery lunch with dessert and tea/coffee.

Price includes 2-course lunch and tea/coffee.

Thursday 12th AprilTHE BOOTLEG BEATLES, CLIFFS PAVILION, SOUTHEND

£54.50 Per PersonRe-live the sights and sounds of the Fab Four in this two-hour multi-media stage production featuring all the classic Beatle hits. The Beatles’ careers are traced from beginning to end in this fabulous feel-good show.

Meals can be booked at the Cliffs Pavilion Theatre restaurant. Telephone 01702 344553, alternatively bar meals can be purchased at the Foyer Bar and there are a few local restaurants offering a variety of meals for all tastes.

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APRIL

Thursday 5th AprilCAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY BOTANIC GARDEN£29 Per PersonThis visit will enable you to admire the garden’s 8,000-plus species of plants, herb gardens, herbaceous beds, woodland and terrace gardens and rock garden, the lake and much, much more. The Glasshouse Range is full of year-round interest from the daintiest alpines to exotic tropical climbers.


Sunday 8th AprilTHAT’LL BE THE DAY, CLIFFS PAVILION, SOUTHEND

£52.50 Per PersonThe UK’s premier Rock & Roll production returns to Southend. This latest production features a fantastic line-up of smash hits spanning the 50s, 60s and 70s plus more side-splitting comic sketches, all performed live on stage.


Price includes rear stalls seat for 7.30pm performance.

Monday 9th AprilTHE LONDON POSTAL MUSEUM£37 Adult, £36 Senior, £31 ChildA fascinating insight into the hidden world of our postal history. From the cryptic Victorian Valentine cards to a lion encountered on Salisbury Plain – and the odd pistol too! See world firsts, including a whole sheet of Penny Blacks, the world’s first adhesive postage stamp, see the quirky postbuses used both to deliver mail to remote and rural areas and experience a 15-minute immersive underground exploration of the miniature trains that ran under the London streets.

Price includes admission and mail rail.

Price includes rear stalls seat for 8pm performance.

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Bookings Hotline:01206 841211

Friday 20th AprilGRESSENHALL FARM & WORKHOUSE£36 Adult, £35.50 SeniorWe visit this working farm in Norfolk. Meet all the animals, feed some of them and see some of the old tools and trades of Norfolk folk. Browse the old village shops stocked with goods of days gone by. Adjacent to the farm is the Victorian workhouse. See how so many families were split up and learn about the drudgery of daily life.


Sunday 22nd AprilFILM MUSIC GALA AT THE ROYAL ALBERT HALL£63 Per PersonStep inside the iconic Royal Albert Hall for a mesmerising concert showcasing your all-time favourite Hollywood blockbuster soundtracks in a spectacular film musical celebration perfect for movie fans of all ages. Highlights include Back to the Future, Star Trek, La La Land, Star Wars, Out of Africa, Jurassic Park, Game of Thrones, Dr. Zhivago, Chariots of Fire, and many more!

Price includes admission and concert programme for 3pm performance.

Wednesday 25th AprilNEWMARKET STUD TOUR Including ROAST LUNCH£46 Adult, £45.50 SeniorExperience a tour of the National Stud, a working thoroughbred stud farm and learn the history and purpose of the farm plus the opportunity to see some foals and yearlings as they are prepared. Visit the foaling unit and nursery paddocks where you may see newly-born foals as well as the stallion unit. A 90-minute guided tour in the comfort of our coach is included, as is a roast lunch with tea/coffee. (Vegetarian options also available).

Price includes admission, guided tour and roast lunch.

Thursday 26th AprilSHERINGHAM & BLAKENEY SEALS£37 Per Person inc boat trip £26 Sheringham OnlyWe head to the north Norfolk seaside resort of Sheringham, home to the famous Poppy Line. The town also has a fine array of shops and restaurants. From here there will be an optional trip to Morston Quay where we will be boarding a boat and heading out to Blakeney Point where we’ll watch the colony of seals as they swim nearby or bask peacefully on the sandbanks. Please note this trip can only be run if weather conditions are favourable.

Blakeney Seals Boat Trip

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MAY

Wednesday 2nd MayST GEORGE’S DAY SHOW AT BRICK LANE MUSIC HALL£67 Per PersonFrom Cockneys to Morris Dancing, this show is designed to fly the flag to celebrate St George’s Day. A fun-packed show is guaranteed.

Price includes show ticket and a 3-course lunch.

Thursday 3rd May (Route A) Saturday 5th May (Route B)COTSWOLDS TOUR£36 Adult, £35 SeniorJoin us on this popular tour of the Cotswolds. We will be stopping off at Burford for morning coffee, which is considered the southern gateway to the Cotswolds, then on to Stow-on-the-Wold for lunch, perhaps one of the best-known small Cotswolds towns, then driving to Broadway for a stop, which is referred to as the ‘Jewel’ of the Cotswolds because of its sheer beauty and magnificence.

Tuesday 15th MayESSEX COUNTRYSIDE TOUR & CREAM TEA £22 Per PersonWe travel through some beautiful Essex countryside to the medieval market town of Saffron Walden. Here you will have time to enjoy a stroll on the common or visit any of the historic buildings in the town – including St Mary’s, the largest parish church in Essex. Then we visit the village of Finchingfield – claimed to be the most-photographed village in the UK – where we visit Bosworths Tea Rooms for a cream tea. Enjoy scones with cream and jam, tea or coffee with refills. See the village windmill, the pond, the green and the church or visit the antique centre.

Price includes cream tea.

Saturday 12th MayWICKED & LUNCH AT CAFÉ ROUGE£81 Per PersonA chance to enjoy this multi-award winning musical at London’s Apollo Theatre which tells the story of an unlikely friendship between two girls who meet as sorcery students. Prior to the show we visit the Café Rouge for a 2-course lunch.

Price includes stalls seating and 2-course lunch.

Wednesday 9th May (Route A) Thursday 10th May (Route B)PAPER MILL LOCK CRUISE With CREAM TEA£34 Adult, £33 SeniorWith space for up to 36 passengers on board the Victoria passenger barge which is docked at the picturesque Paper Mill Lock at Little Baddow, it’s important you book up for this cruise as soon as you can! We’ll be passing through locks along the river for up to three hours, so you’ll have plenty of time to relax and enjoy the views. Even better – an afternoon cream tea will be served on board. The Victoria is a covered vessel, and fully seated. Please note: In the UNLIKELY event of localised flooding this trip may have to be re-arranged at short notice.

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Saturday 19th MayHAIRSPRAY AT CLIFFS PAVILION, SOUTHEND£59 Adult, £58 SeniorThis West End and Broadway hit musical tells the story of Tracy Turnblad, a big girl with big hair and an even bigger heart. It’s 1962 and Tracy is dreaming of dancing her way to fame and landing the affections of local heartthrob Link Larkin along the way! This is an irresistible feel-good show. Hit songs include Welcome To The 60s, You Can’t Stop The Beat, The Nicest Kids In Town and many more. We will be dropping you off in Southend prior to the show to enable you to get something to eat before picking you up to transfer you to the theatre or, if you prefer, we’ll take you directly to the theatre.

Meals can be booked at the Cliffs Pavilion Theatre restaurant. Telephone 01702 344553. Price includes rear stalls seat for 2.30pm performance.

Wednesday 16th MayWINCHESTER£29 Adult, £28 SeniorWinchester is England’s ancient capital and former seat of King Alfred the Great. The cathedral is as remarkable for its hidden treasures as it is for its spectacular architecture. Explore the shopping centre, see Jane Austen’s house or the ruins of Wolvesey Castle.

Winchester

Tuesday 22nd MaySTODY LODGE GARDENS£37 Adult, £36 SeniorWe take a lunchtime stop in the beautiful market town of Swaffham before travelling on to the Stody Lodge Estate and Gardens in north Norfolk. Although the house is not open to the public, the gardens are open for just a few days each May, and for good reason! Stody Lodge is renowned for being East Anglia’s most dramatic spring garden with its extensive collection of rhododenrons and azaleas which burst into spectacular colour every year – AND WE MEAN SPECTACULAR!!! The stunning two-acre Azalea Water Garden is believed to be the largest single planting in the country (over 2,000 plants) and is a truly unique experience. We round off the day with a lovely cream tea.

Price includes admission and cream tea.

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JUNE

Saturday 2nd JuneKEVIN & KAREN DANCE – THE LIVE TOUR, CLIFFS PAVILION, SOUTHEND£69 Per PersonFollowing a sensational sell-out debut tour last year, Strictly Come Dancing dance partners Kevin and Karen Clifton are back with a brand new show. Expect a sultry, hip-swinging journey through the Waltz, Cha Cha, Fox Trot, Tango and Salsa. Kevin and Karen will dazzle audiences as they weave their own spell-binding style of ballroom magic. Backed by a supporting cast of dancers and a 12-piece show band, Kevin and Karen’s routines are brought to the stage, propelled by passion. We will be dropping you off in Southend prior to the show to enable you to get something to eat before picking you up to transfer you to the theatre or, if you prefer, we’ll take you directly to the theatre.

Tuesday 5th JuneDEBEN RIVER CRUISE & LUNCH AT BLACK TILES£46 Adult, £45.50 SeniorAfter a two-course meal at the Black Tiles restaurant in Martlesham, we will reboard the coach for the short transfer to the boatyard at Waldringfield where we will be welcomed aboard an all-weather boat, the Mv Jahan, for a leisurely two-hour cruise along the River Deben. The cruise will take us through some beautiful countryside and, on the outward journey, there will be a commentary to describe the points of interest.

Price includes lunch and cruise.

Deben River Cruise

Meals can be booked at the Cliffs Pavilion Theatre restaurant. Telephone 01702 344553. Price includes rear stalls seat for 2.30pm performance.

Saturday 16th JuneBLETCHLEY PARK £42 Adult, £41 SeniorThe Enigma cipher machines are undoubtedly a highlight of Bletchley where codebreakers are believed to have shortened the Second World War by two years. Check out the tales of spies, see the wartime mini-cinema and an outstanding Winston Churchill collection. Look inside the ornate Victorian mansion that was headquarters to intelligence staff during the war or wander by the lake, relax and observe the wildlife.


Bletchley Park

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Saturday 23rd JuneTHOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE, CLIFFS PAVILION, SOUTHEND£56 Per PersonThis musical is based on the award-winning film which starred Julie Andrews and takes you back to the height of the Jazz Age in New York City when ‘moderns’, including a flapper named Millie Dillmount were bobbing their hair, raising their hemlines and rewriting the rules of love. Starring Hayley Tamaddon (Coronation Street and Emmerdale) as Millie, this hilarious musical comedy features spectacular dance routines and great songs. We will be dropping you off in Southend prior to the show to enable you to get something to eat before picking you up to transfer you to the theatre or, if you prefer, we’ll take you directly to the theatre.

Meals can be booked at the Cliffs Pavilion Theatre restaurant. Telephone 01702 344553. Price includes show ticket for 2.30pm performance.

Friday 22nd JuneSISSINGHURST CASTLE GARDENS£39 Adult, £38 SeniorThis stunning castle is set around what survives of an Elizabethan mansion in Kent. Stunning grounds to delight the eye make this a wonderful venue so don’t forget to bring your cameras! With 450 acres to explore, there is sure to be something for everyone, including the magnificent gardens, first created in the 1930s, to the library, which is home to around 11,000 books.


Fancy a luxurious hotel break?Klarners offer great short breaks and getaways. See pages 32 - 36 for more details.

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JUNE

Tuesday 26th JuneGOODERSTONE WATER GARDENS£31 Adult, £30 SeniorThis trip will be a real treat for garden lovers. We will stop en route at Thetford Garden Centre. Here you will find a huge selection of plants, gifts and garden ware, plus a fine cafeteria which serves a good choice of hot and cold meals. We then head further into Norfolk to visit the beautiful Gooderstone Water Gardens. This unique, tranquil setting features a natural trout stream, four ponds, waterways, 13 bridges, mature trees and shrubs, colourful borders, a nature trail, bird hide, tearoom and plant sales. There are plenty of seats for those who find walking more difficult – the perfect place to unwind and relax.


Saturday 30th JuneTHE ILLEGAL EAGLES, CLIFFS PAVILION, SOUTHEND£51 Per PersonThe world’s official No1 Eagles tribute returns for another outstanding show promising more of their trademark musical prowess, acute attention to detail and incredible showmanship. This phenomenal group of musicians have been touring for over two decades and remain true Eagles fanatics! Featuring the very best from the Eagles’ repertoire, including Hotel California, Take It To The Limit, Life In The Fast Lane, Take It Easy, Lyin’ Eyes, Desperado and plenty more!

Friday 29th JuneMISSISSIPPI PADDLE BOAT CRUISE£32 Adult, £31 SeniorWe head first of all to the ‘The Capital of the Broads’, Wroxham, where we will be dropping you off to give you time to find somewhere to eat before reboarding the coach for the short onward trip to the village of Horning where we will board The Southern Comfort - a magnificent paddle boat - for a 90-minute cruise along the picturesque Broads.

Price includes cruise.

Mississippi Paddle Boat Cruise

Gooderstone Water Gardens

Meals can be booked at the Cliffs Pavilion Theatre restaurant. Telephone 01702 344553., alternatively bar meals can be purchased at the Foyer Bar and there are a few local restaurants offering a variety of meals for all tastes.


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Bookings Hotline: 01206 841211JULY

Saturday 7th JulyTHE CARPENTERS STORY, CLIFFS PAVILION, SOUTHEND

£49.50 Per PersonThis highly-acclaimed concert-style production continues to captivate audiences across the UK with its spectacular re-creation of the classic songbook that made The Carpenters a legend in the world of music. The outstanding vocal talents of Clarie Furley and pianist/artistic director Phil Aldridge take centre stage, accompanied by Richard Carpenter’s orginal orchestral arrangements from live musicians, and a stage-wide backdrop of state-of-the-art video projection. Featuring all of The Carpenters’ hit songs, including (They Long To Be) Close To You, Yesterday Once More, We’ve Only Just Begun, Superstar, A Song For You, Rainy Days & Mondays, and many more!



Thursday 5th JulyEAST ANGLIAN TRANSPORT MUSEUM & LUNCH AT WHERRY HOTEL

£46 Per PersonWe take a carvery lunch at the Wherry Hotel, Oulton Broad before reboarding the coach for the short transfer to the transport museum at Carlton Colville. Here you can ride on electric trams, buses and trolleybuses along a cobbled street setting with street furniture and shops. Ride the 2ft-gauge railway and explore the exhibition halls that house many more historic vehicles and artefacts.

Price includes carvery lunch and museum admission.

Wednesday 11th JulyBATTLESBRIDGE ANTIQUES CENTRE

£20 Adult, £19 SeniorThis surely has to be one of the most wide-ranging centres for antiques and collectables in the country. The Old Granary boasts four floors housing 30 dealers of antiques, collectables, reproductions and crafts. Browse through furniture, china, glass, jewellery, cigarette cards and much more. The adjacent farm buildings house a further 15 dealers and a working blacksmith, while the Cromwell House Antiques Centre also includes silverware and militaria. Three tearooms and the Barge Inn will keep you refreshed.

Battlesbridge Antiques Centre

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JULY

CROMER PIER SUMMER SHOW

Tuesday 3rd July (Route A) £41.50 Per Person

Tuesday 31st July (Route B) £41.50 Per Person

This trip to The Pavilion Theatre on the end of Cromer Pier offers traditional seaside entertainment – all good, clean family fun is guaranteed. If you love variety entertainment, this is certainly for you. Cromer’s Summer Seaside Special is now in its 40th year and is so popular that the theatre, built originally in 1905, has recently been extended to cope with the demand. Book early as this trip is likely to fill quickly.

Price includes show ticket.

Thursday 12th JulyDUNWICH FISH N’ CHIPS & ALDEBURGH

£35.50 Adult, £34.50 SeniorThe Flora Tearooms, situated on the beach at Dunwich, offer a delicious fish and chip lunch with an ice cream and fruit dessert and tea and coffee refills – no wonder each trip we run here sells out so quickly. After our meal you will have a short while to wander around, maybe along the beach or to see the Franciscan priory ruins or the village museum before we head to the nearby seaside resort of Aldeburgh. Here there is a shingle beach, fisherman huts and the ancient Moot Hall which houses the local museum. The remains of the fishing smack Ionia, which became stuck on the mud of the river are still visible near the Martello tower. On the beach is the controversial sculture The Scallop, dedicated to composer Benjamin Britten.

Price includes fish and chips lunch.

Dunwich Fish ‘n’ Chips

Wednesday 25th JulySANDRINGHAM FLOWER SHOW

£38.50 Per PersonVisit one of the most prestigious events in the East of England. It is more than a flower show, it is an excellent day out, filled with family entertainment. The show features display gardens, a craft marquee, main arena events and a military band.


Cromer Pier Summer Show

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Tuesday 24th July (Route A) Wednesday 1st August (Route B)HIGHCLERE CASTLE (aka TV’s DOWNTON ABBEY)

£41 Per PersonFans of the television period drama Downton Abbey will recognise Highclere Castle, as it was here that scenes at the ficticious Abbey were filmed. This Victorian castle, set in 1,000 acres, was built in 1842. Home to the Carnarvon family, the castle was also a WWI hospital and home to evacuated children in WWII. The 5th Earl discovered the Tomb of Tutankhamun in Egypt and there’s an exhibition here to commemorate this (£5 per head extra on the day for those wishing to go in). Also featured are stunning gardens, designed by Capability Brown, the Monk’s Garden, a Secret Garden, an arboretum, tearooms and a gift shop.


Saturday 28th JulyJERSEY BOYS, CLIFFS PAVILION, SOUTHEND

£69.50 Per PersonThis smash hit musical, which tells the story of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, has won 57 major awards worldwide. Jersey Boys is the true-life story of four boys from the wrong side of the tracks who wrote their own songs and sold more than 100 million records. Featuring hits such as Beggin’, Can’t Take My Eyes Off You, Oh What A Night, Sherry, Walk Like A Man, Bye Bye Baby and Big Girls Don’t Cry, this feel-good musical will get you dancing in the aisles! We will be dropping you off in Southend prior to the show to enable you to get something to eat before picking

you up to transfer you to the theatre or, if you prefer, we’ll take you directly to the theatre.

Meals can be booked at the Cliffs Pavilion Theatre restaurant. Telephone 01702 344553.


Thursday 26th JulyLEGOLAND

£48.50 Adult, £47.50 Senior, £42 Child£26 Coach OnlySet in over 150 acres of parkland and over 55 rides, live shows and attractions, this family destination is not to be missed. An ideal place to treat the whole family to a fun day out. If you have your own admission tickets, take the opportunity to sit back and relax without the hassle of driving with our ‘coach only’ option.


Highclere Castleaka TVs ‘Downton Abbey’

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AUGUST

Tuesday 14th August FROGMORE HOUSE & THE SAVILL GARDEN

£44.50 Adult, £39.50 ChildFrogmore House has been a favourite royal retreat for more than 300 years. On arrival we will have a guided tour of the house and of Savill Garden. Built in the 17th Century, it became royal property when it was purchased for George III’s wife, Queen Charlotte, in 1792. It is no longer a royal residence, but is frequently used by the Royal Family for private entertaining. The interests and talents of several generations of the royal family influenced Frogmore’s interior, in particular, Queen Charlotte’s passion for botany is reflected in the decoration of the house.

Price includes admission and guided tour.

Frogmore House

Friday 3rd AugustBURE VALLEY RAILWAY & BROADS CRUISE

£37 Adult, £36 Senior, £32 ChildWe head to Aylsham in Norfolk to board a steam train on the Bure Valley Railway. This narrow-gauge track, the longest in Norfolk, runs to Wroxham, dubbed ‘The Capital of the Norfolk Broads’ – a nine-mile trip which takes 45 minutes, before we board a Broads Tours boat for a relaxing 90-minute cruise to and from Salham Broad – a trip which takes you through some of the most beautiful waterways in the region.

Price includes train and boat travel.

Bure Valley Railway

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Thursday 23rd AugustDADS ARMY MUSEUM & WALKING TOUR

£31.50 Per PersonThis is a fabulous day out for all fans of the hugely popular TV comedy Dad’s Army. Many of the outdoor scenes of this show were filmed in and around Thetford. Your knowledgeable guide will point these out to you as you enjoy a 90-minute walking tour of the town. You’ll also get the opportunity to see Corporal Jones’ famous 1935 Ford box butcher’s van which has been purchased for the Dad’s Army Museum. The tour ends at the Dad’s Army Museum in the town where you will have time to browse the many exhibits relating to the show and the era it depicts. All this will be followed up by tea or coffee and biscuits at the museum.

Price includes guided tour, admission, tea or coffee and biscuits.

Friday 24th August & Monday 27th AugustSUMMER HOLIDAY – THE MUSICAL, CLIFFS PAVILION, SOUTHEND

£49.50 Adult, £48 Senior, £45 ChildIn 1963, Cliff Richard and The Shadows took off on a joyous jaunt across Europe in a Routemaster bus in the film Summer Holiday. Now this iconic film is a feel-good stage musical with Don and his fellow London Transport bus mechanics journeying through Paris, the Alps, Italy and then Greece, along the way picking up a girl group in a clapped-out Morris Minor and a young American pop star on the run from her domineering mother! This hit-filled musical includes classics such as In The Country, Summer Holiday, Travellin’ Liight, Bachelor Boy, Move It, Living Doll, The Young Ones and On The Beach. We will be dropping you off in Southend prior to the show to enable you to get something to eat before picking you up to transfer you to the theatre or, if you prefer, we’ll take you directly to the theatre.

Meals can be booked at the Cliffs Pavilion Theatre restaurant. Telephone 01702 344553.


Dads Army Museum

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SEPTEMBER

Saturday 15th September (Route A) Sunday 16th September (Route B)SALUTE TO THE 40s AT CHATHAM HISTORIC DOCKYARD

£35.50 Adult, £34.50 Senior, £30.50 ChildThis fantastic annual event is a must for those who can recall life in the 1940s or those who enjoy the music and dance of the era. Many visitors to this event dress in 1940s-style and the musical entertainment takes you back in time to an era of austerity yet a time when everyone pulled together to create a real community spirit. There are military vehicles, cars, buses, wartime shopping experiences, dancing displays, catering facilities and much, much more. Book early or you might miss out!


Tuesday 18th SeptemberLEEDS CASTLE FESTIVAL OF FLOWERS

£40 Adult, £39 SeniorIt’s back by popular demand, the stunning flower show at what is reputedly ‘The Loveliest Castle In The World’ frequented on a regular basis by Henry VIII in Tudor times. Be inspired by the creativity of international award-winning floral designers. See incredible floral displays inside the castle and around the grounds – a sight not to be missed! Take part in specialist talks and demonstrations. The restaurant and cafes here serve hot and cold food.


Salute to the 40s

Leeds Castle

Tuesday 4th SeptemberTHE CHOCOLATE LADY£35 Per PersonJulie Haylock-Sherry is the Chocolate Lady. She has become very well-known for her informative and amusing chocolate-making demonstrations at her farmhouse workshop in Steeple Bumpstead. Julie welcomes you for an afternoon of fun and tastings plus a delicious cream tea. With a seat for everyone, you’ll be comfortable, well entertained and fed. We’ll be travelling to her workshop via a scenic route through the Essex/Suffolk countryside including a lunchtime stop at the lovely market town of Saffron Walden.

Price includes demonstration, tastings and a cream tea.

The Chocolate Lady

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Saturday 22nd SeptemberBATTLE OF BRITAIN FLYING DISPLAY AT DUXFORD

£48 Adult, £48 Senior, £25 ChildYou will be treated to a fantastic flying display at the Imperial War Museum at Duxford, featuring planes that saw action during the Battle of Britain. There is also a fine collection of static planes, including Concorde, Tornado and Spitfire and one of the finest collections of tanks and military vehicles.


Thursday 27th SeptemberMUSEUM OF EAST ANGLIAN LIFE

£27 Adult, £26 SeniorWe travel to Stowmarket to visit this fantastic attraction which features so many aspects of life as it was for East Anglian children and adults of years gone by. See the old schoolroom, Gypsy caravans, farming implements, tractors, steam engines and displays of various trades, some long-forgetten. Visit the working watermill, the friendly animals, take a riverside walk and enjoy the plentiful wildlife. The museum’s bistro offers delicious meals and the museum is adjacent to the town itself.


Thursday 27th SeptemberTHE BAND, CLIFFS PAVILION, SOUTHEND

£55 Per PersonA new musical by Tim Firth and the music of Take That. It’s 1993 and for five 16-year-old girls, the band is everything. Join us as this group of girls, who were once inseparable, reunite after 25 years apart and try once more to fulfil their dream of meeting the boyband whose music became the soundtrack to their lives.The Band features the music of Take That, Britain’s most successful boyband of all time, whose songs include Never Forget, Back for Good, A Million Love Songs, Greatest Day, The Flood, Relight My Fire, Shine and Rule the World and stars Five to Five, the winners from BBC’s Let It Shine.The Band has now become one of the most successful musical theatre tours ever. Don’t miss your chance to see this breath-taking, brand-new production before it hits London’s West End.

Meals can be booked at the Cliffs Pavilion Theatre restaurant. Telephone 01702 344553. Price includes rear stalls seat for 8pm performance.

Museum Of East Anglian Life

Battle Of Britain Flying Display, Duxford

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LIVERPOOL TALL SHIPS Friday 25th May - Sunday 27th May£220 per person based on two sharing. £30 single supplement.

The tall ships are coming! Over the May Bank Holiday weekend, an international fleet of tall ships will take over the city of Liverpool for the start of the Three Festivals Tall Ship Regatta.

Friday 25 May – Day 1: Local pick-ups and onward travel to your hotel, The 4 star Mercure Haydock Hotel (newly refurbished). The hotel has a restaurant and lounge bar and leisure facilities, including indoor swimming pool, sauna, steam room and gym. In the evening you will enjoy a three-course meal in the hotel.

Saturday 26 May – Day 2: After breakfast we will make our way to the docks where you will get the chance to see the tall ships. They are a stunning spectacle and there is the fantastic opportunity for visitors to step aboard many beautiful tall ships from across the world. In the evening you will enjoy a three-course meal in the hotel.

Sunday 27 May – Day 3: After breakfast we will make our way to The Beatles Story, before making our way home. The Beatles Story is an incredible immersive journey which tells the story of how four young lads from Liverpool were propelled to the dizzy heights of fame and fortune from humble childhood beginnings. Includes replicas of the Casbah, Mathew Street and The Cavern allowing you to experience the very places that helped make The Beatles the greatest band in the world.

Price Includes:• Luxury coach travel• 2 nights dinner, bed and breakfast at the 4-star Mercure Haydock Hotel• Full day at the Tall Ships Regatta• Admission to The Beatles Story

(£50 non-refundable deposit per person at time of booking to secure your place)

Please call us for more information: 01206 841211.

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RIVERSIDE HOMES OF THE RICH & FAMOUS & WINDSOR CASTLE Saturday 11 August – Sunday 12 August£195 per person based on two sharing. £25 single supplement.

Family rooms are available for two adults and up to two children (under 12)

Experience a glimpse into the world of the rich and famous with a relaxing cruise past some of the finest waterside houses in the country, plus pay a visit to the world’s largest inhabited castle and famous Royal Residence, Windsor Castle!

Saturday 11 August – Day 1: Local pick-ups and then onward travel to join the Homes of the Rich & Famous Cruise. This scenic river cruise offers a glimpse into the worlds of entertainment stars, captains of industry, the aristocracy and assorted Lottery millionaires – locally born skippers know all there is to know, and more! You will cruise past the Waterside Inn, famed hostelry of the Roux brothers, glide by the strangely named Monkey Island with it amazing hotel, hear about the notorious ‘Botany Bay’ of the Thames and learn about all the other characters who have lived on this famous riverside. With afternoon tea included, you can sit back, relax and enjoy an entertaining cruise! There is a bar on board for you to purchase any additional drinks.

After the cruise we make our way to your hotel for the evening at the Radison Blu Edwardian Hotel where dinner is included. The stylish Radison Blu Edwardian Heathrow is the perfect location for visiting London and the surrounding areas. All bedrooms are furnished in a warm, classic style and all contain a TV, hairdryer and tea/coffee making facilities. The hotel’s restaurants serve fresh, high-quality food and the Bijou Bar brings West End style to Heathrow.

Sunday 12 August – Day 2: This morning we visit Windsor Castle, Gardens and State Rooms (Admission included) the oldest and largest inhabited castle in the world, established in the 11th Century by William the Conqueror. The castle has been the family home of 39 British monarchs for almost 1,000 years and now, of course, serves as an official residence of Her Majesty The Queen. We will then make our way home, to local drop-offs.

Price Includes:• Luxury coach travel• 1 night dinner, bed and breakfast at the 4-star Radisson Blu Edwardian Heathrow Hotel Heathrow Hotel, • River Thames boat cruise • Inclusive afternoon tea• Admission to Windsor Castle.



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WAR TIME ISLAND - JERSEYTuesday 17th July – Sunday 22nd July£595 per person based on two sharing. £85 Single supplement.

Join us on a journey through time as we visit various sites in Jersey to learn about the near five year long occupation. Invaded in June 1940 the Channel Islands were the only British Territories to be occupied by the Germans during World War II. Jersey was occupied just one week after the British government demilitarized the island fearing for the safety of civilians should there be any conflict.

Get a glimpse of our itinerary to see what our fantastic tour is going to offer…

Tuesday Day 1: After your mid morning collection from home, we start our journey to Bournemouth and to our overnight hotel, the 3-star Best Western Royale Hotel. Once at the hotel there is free time to explore Bournemouth, as the hotel is just a 5 minute walk from the shops and beach. An evening meal is included at the hotel.

Wednesday Day 2: A hot buffet breakfast will be served in the hotel before we head to Poole Harbour to board the ferry to Jersey. Please note that you will be travelling as foot passengers. We will be met by a local coach on arrival in Jersey and transferred to the 3 star Merton Hotel in St Saviour. After checking into your hotel room there will be free time before enjoying a buffet dinner.


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Thursday Day 3: This morning, you will have time to either enjoy the hotel facilities or get to know the local area. In the afternoon you will be picked up and taken to the Pomme D’or Hotel for afternoon tea. The Pomme d’or Hotel played an important part of the German Occupation as it was turned into the German Naval Headquarters and German Harbour Masters office during this time.

Friday Day 4: After breakfast you will have a full day excursion with a World War II guide, which includes the Jersey War Tunnels and a guided Coastal Foraging Tour. The Jersey War tunnels were dug deep into the hillside by slave workers from nations across Europe, the extraordinary tunnels run over 1km in length and were originally intended to be a barracks and ammunition store for the occupying forces. Today they tell the story of the Occupation, looking at how all sides coped under such extreme conditions and examining the daily dilemmas that were faced by island residents and the authorities, whether Jersey, British or German.

Saturday Day 5: Another relaxing day at the hotel or perhaps explore the shops for some duty-free shopping. This evening we enjoy a ‘Bunkers at Night’ guided tour, where you will visit sites not open to the public.

Sunday Day 6: After breakfast and a leisurely morning, we make our way back to the port for the ferry crossing back to Poole. On arrival in Poole our coach will be waiting to transfer you back home.

Price includes:• 1 nights dinner, bed & breakfast in Bournemouth• 4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast and evening entertainment in Jersey• Ferry Crossings• Afternoon Tea at the Pomme d’or Hotel• Full day excursion with World War II guide• Bunkers at night guided tour

We have the very best accomodation lined up for yourselves. See below the details of the Merton Hotel, St Saviour where you will be spending the majority of your stay (4 nights).

Over the years the Merton Hotel has built up and maintained a reputation for its unbeatable range of facilities, combined with the highest level of hospitality. Facilities include 4 restaurants, 3 bars, Aquadome leisure club, fully equipped gym, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, entertainment programme and spacious gardens.

All guest rooms offer:• Bath & Shower • Satellite TV including free family movies 24 hours a day• Tea/Coffee making facilities• Hair dryer• Iron & ironing board• Complimentary WiFi


For further information and to reserve your place, please call us on 01206 841211Email: [email protected] www.klarnerscoaches.co.uk


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DELIGHTFUL DONEGAL & THE WILD ATLANTIC WAYSunday 2nd September –Saturday 8th September£685 per person based on two sharing. £106 Single supplement.

Join us on a journey through North West Ireland’s finest scenery. Here you will discover a land of rivers, loughs, beaches and mountains, where the Irish language is still widely spoken and traditional music can be heard from the pubs and bars.

Sunday – Day 1: After your morning collection from home, we start our journey to North Wales and our overnight hotel, the popular Kinmel Spa Hotel, for our evening meal and a relaxing time.

Monday – Day 2:We travel to the port of Holyhead for our early morning ferry to Dublin. Breakfast has been arranged for you on the ferry. On arrival in Ireland, we continue our journey across Ireland to Donegal Town, on the north-west coast, for our 4-night stay at the 3-star Central Hotel.

Tuesday – Day 3: Today we explore the Glenveagh National Park. Our first stop will be Glenveagh Castle on the shore of Lough Veagh. After a tour of the Balmoral-Style-Castle, and time to visit the informal gardens and interesting visitor centre, we continue west to Leos Tavern in Crolly, renowned for its music, being the family home of world-famous musical talents Enya, Clannad and Moya Brennan. We will then continue our journey back to Donegal, along the Wild Atlantic Way.

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Wednesday – Day 4: Our journey today takes us to Killybegs, where we will show you the largest fishing port in Ireland. We then continue our journey west to Glencolumbkille and enjoy a visit and tour of the Folk Village Museum, a cluster of small cottages, each a replica from the 18th, 19th and 20th Centuries. We then return to Donegal town in the afternoon, for free time to explore.

Thursday – Day 5: This morning we make our way to Belleek. A factory tour is reserved for you and you will see how the world-famous Parian china is made. From here we continue via Drumcliff, the final resting place of the poet W. B. Yeats, to visit Lissadel House and Gardens. After a lunchtime visit in Sligo town, we travel to Lough Gill to enjoy a boat cruise where you will view the Isle of Innisfree, made famous by Yeats.

Friday – Day 6: Today, we leave County Donegal and move to the eastern side of the country. Here we visit the Wicklow Mountains National Park, driving through the Wicklow Gap and visiting Glendalough and Avoca – the film set for Ballykissangel. We spend our final night at the Talbot Hotel Stillorgan, close to Dublin.

Saturday – Day 7: Returning home today, we travel on the early-morning ferry to Holyhead. Breakfast has again been arranged for you on board. We continue home to meet our door-to-door service during the evening.

Price includes:• Door to door pick ups• Breakfasts on ferry x2• Two overnight hotels (dinner included)• 4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast in Donegal• Included lunch at Leos Tavern• Entrance to Folk Village Museum• Entrance and tour of the Belleek Pottery • Entrance to Lissadel House and Gardens• Boat cruise including tea and scones• Entrance to Glendalough Visitor Centre

We have the very best accommodation lined up for yourselves, full of history, comfort and luxury. See right for details of the beautiful Central Hotel Donegal where you will be spending the majority of your stay (4 nights).

All guest rooms offer:• Multi-Channel TV• Tea/coffee Making Facilities• Direct Dial Telephone• Room Service Facilities• Hair Dryer• Bath or Shower• Complimentary WiFi


For further information and to reserve your place, please call us on 01206 841211Email: [email protected] www.klarnerscoaches.co.uk

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THE ENCHANTING PEAK DISTRICTSunday 14th October - Tuesday 16th October£215 per person based on two sharing. £40 single supplement

A delightful 3 day short break taking in the Enchanting Peak District.

Sunday – Day 1: After an early morning start, we take a comfort stop on route to the Heights of Abraham – a country park set in 60 acres of woodland and reached by cablecar over a deep limestone gorge. From here we head to our hotel, the perfectly located 4 star Mickleover Court Hotel, Derby.

Monday – Day 2: After breakfast we reboard the coach and head for Chatsworth House, in the Derbyshire Dales. A guided tour of this impressive stately house, the seat of the Duke of Devonshire and the home of the Cavendish family since 1549, has been arranged. Afterwards we head back to our hotel in Derby.

Tuesday – Day 3: After leaving our hotel we head homewards, taking a scenic drive across to Peterborough where we hope to arrive around midday. After time exploring this city we again reboard our coach to travel home.

Price includes:• Luxury coach travel• 2 nights dinner, bed and breakfast at the 4-star Mickleover Court Hotel• The Heights of Abraham • Admission to Chatsworth House



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Don’t miss out on our magical day trips for a unique festive experience!

THURSFORD CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR

Set in the magical surroundings of mechanical organs and fairground carousels, with a cast of 130 professional singers, dancers and musicians – many of whom are West End performers. The 3-hour performance delivers an extravaganza of non-stop singing, dancing, music, humour and variety. It’s a fastmoving celebration of the festive season featuring an eclectic mix of both seasonal and year-round favourites, with famous and much-loved chart toppers being sung alongside traditional carols.


Price includes show ticket.

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CHRISTMAS 2018

Friday 30th November (Route A) Centre raised seating £68.50

Wednesday 5th December (Route B) Left side seating £61.50

Wednesday 12th December (Route A) Left side seating £61.50

Tuesday 18th December (Route B) Centre raised seating £68.50

THURSFORD SPECTACULAR & NORWICH MINI-BREAKSunday 2nd December – Monday 3rd December£149 per person based on two sharing. £26 single supplement(£50 non-refundable deposit per person at time of booking to secure your place).

After a morning departure from your local pick up point we head up towards Norwich arriving at the 4 star Dunston Hall Hotel for a 3 course lunch and time to relax and enjoy the facilities. Late afternoon we take the short journey to Thursford to enjoy the evening performance of the widely acclaimed Christmas Spectacular show. On Monday after a leisurely breakfast we head into Norwich with the opportunity to do some Christmas shopping, returning home late afternoon.

Price includes luxury coach travel, overnight accommodation with lunch and breakfast, ticket to evening performance of Thursford Christmas Spectacular and shopping in Norwich.

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Saturday 8th December -Sunday 9th DecemberFESTIVE OVERNIGHT ABOARD THE MARCO POLO£149 per person based on two sharing. £10 single supplement(£50 non-refundable deposit per person at time of booking to secure your place)

Following our local pick-ups, we head down to Tilbury early afternoon for priority boarding to embark the elegant Marco Polo cruise liner. Time to settle into your comfortable outside cabin accommodation with en-suite facilities. Start your evening with a delicious 5-course dinner (including half bottle of wine per person), then spend the rest of your evening at leisure in any of the five lounge areas, including the Marco Polo lounge for some truly sparkling entertainment from the highly acclaimed show team. After a fun packed evening and restful night’s sleep you can enjoy either a full cooked English or continental breakfast before disembarkation and our leisurely drive back to Essex.

Price includes luxury coach travel to and from Tilbury, overnight accommodation in an outside cabin, 5-course evening meal plus show and breakfast.

Thursday 13th December (Route B) & Monday 17th December (Route A)VINCENT’S JINGLEBELL CHRISTMAS AT BRICK LANE MUSIC HALL£69 Per Person(£20 non-refundable deposit per person at time of booking to secure your place)

Join us for all the fun of the festive season in the glorious surroundings of Brick Lane Music Hall transformed into a Christmassy Wonderland! Sit back and enjoy a 3-course lunch followed by a magical Christmas show with singing and dancing.

Price includes 3-course lunch and show.

CHRISTMAS 2018

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Route AGreat Cornard Head Lane Bus Stop (Opposite Rugby Road)Great Cornard Highbury Way Centre Bus Stop (Opposite Beech Road)Great Cornard Kings Hill, opposite Standard WaySudbury Bus Station, Hamilton RoadBulmer Bus Shelter, Ryes LaneHalstead Sudbury Road junction Portway CourtHalstead Trinity Street Bus Stop (adjacent to the park)Halstead Mount Hill Bus Stop junction Whitehorse AvenueBocking Four Releet CrossroadsBraintree Braintree Bus Park, Manor StreetWitham Railway Station Bus StopWitham Old Post Office, Newland StreetWitham Bus Stop opposite Bridge Hospital

Route BHolland-on-Sea Roaring Donkey PHClacton-on-Sea Railway Station – Bus Stop (Outside main entrance)Clacton-on-Sea Fire Station, St John’s RoadSt Oysth Clacton Road Bus Stop (Opposite Longfields)Thorrington Bus Stop opposite Post OfficeBrightlingsea Bus Stop at Church Road/Maltings Road junctionBrightlingsea Bus Stop outside Tesco Store, Victoria PlaceBrightlingsea Station Road Bus Stop (Outside old Police Station)Thorrington Cross Bus Stop outside Car WashAlresford Bus Stop at Coach Road CornerWivenhoe Bus Stop opposite The Co-op, The AvenueWivenhoe Bus Stop opposite The Flag PHColchester Bus Station Bus Stop, Stanwell Street (Behind Gala Bingo)Colchester Bus Stop opposite Valentines Drive, Ipswich RoadColchester Bus Stop by shopping parade, St John’s Estate (Opposite St Monance Way)Colchester Highwoods Community Centre Bus Stop, Highwoods Square

Local Pick Up Points

Booking Conditions

All seats must be pre-booked and are sold on a first-come, first-served basis. Early booking is recommended to guarantee your seats.

Monies are to be paid in full at time of booking. Payment is by debit/credit card or cheque. Cheques to be made payable to ‘Klarners Tours’. If payment is made by cheque, seats will be provisionally booked until the cheque has cleared. Cheques must be received within five working days of the booking or the seats will be released.

We will make every effort to carry out the itineraries as described, but cannot be held responsible for any changes made by the destination venue. We do reserve the right to cancel any excursion or alter routes, timings or stopping places without prior notice. Subject to passenger numbers, we reserve the right to send a lower seat capacity luxury vehicle which could result in a change of your seat number.

Prices shown do not include meals, admission fees etc unless otherwise stated.

Smoking, vaping and hot food are not permitted on the coaches at any time. Seat Belts must be worn. The use of mobile phones should be restricted to calls of an urgent nature and should remain on silent so as not to disturb fellow passengers.

Passengers are requested to adhere to the departure times given by the driver in order to comply with regulations governing driver’s hours. No refunds will be given to anyone arriving late and therefore missing the coach.

Journey times to destinations are given as estimations only and cannot be guaranteed due to traffic restrictions, delays, breakdowns etc. The company will not be held liable for loss or inconvenience caused by breakdown, other delay or any other cause.

The company will not accept liability for any damage to or loss of property belonging to any passenger left in a vehicle.

Valid passports are essential for all continental excursions. Citizens of non-EU countries should ensure they have the necessary documentation to enter all countries being visited.

We reserve the right to refuse to accept passengers (either outward bound, interim or return journeys) under the influence of alcohol or displaying disruptive and/or aggressive behaviour, or any other reason that would adversely affect the enjoyment or safety of other passengers.

If we are forced to cancel any excursion, a full refund will be given. In the event of a passenger cancelling a booking, a refund less an administrative charge will be made. (Exclusions apply where tickets/admissions have been purchased in advance).

More than 28 days notice Less 10%14 – 28 days notice Less 25%7 – 13 days notice Less 50%Less than 7 days notice No Refund (unless we can re-sell the seat, in which case a 50% refund will be made).

Payment can be made in the following ways:By telephone – 01206 841211

Bookings and payments online via our website www.klarnerscoaches.co.uk

By post – send cheques payable to: Klarners Tours Ltd to 15 Purvis Way, Highwoods, Colchester CO4 9FN

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In person at the following outletsSudbury Tourist InformationSudbury Library, Market Hill, Sudbury CO10 2EN

Witham Visitor Information CentreTown Hall, 61 Newland Place, Witham

Colchester Visitor Information CentreHollytrees Museum, Castle Park, Colchester

Clacton Tourist OfficeTown Hall, Station Road, Clacton-on-Sea

Co-operative TravelCo-op Supermarket, Samsons Road, Brightlingsea

Co-operative Travel73 – 75 Pier Avenue, Clacton-on-Sea

Co-operative Travel3 Montrose House, Eld Lane, Colchester

Co-operative TravelCo-op Supermarket, Peartree Road, Stanway, Colchester

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