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Once again we have put together avaried programme of day tripsthroughout the spring and summer.

With 14 different themes there is somethingto tempt every interest from museums andmusical events to gardens and historichouses. Why not let one of our excursionsbrighten up your day?!

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Showtime ‘Theatre Trips’ 6 9

Special Events 10 17

Historic Houses & Castles 18 21

Air Shows 22

Museums & the Arts 23 25

Royal Residences 26 27

Town & City Tours 28 29

Scenic Countryside Tours 30 31

Days at the Seaside 32 34

Boats & Cruising 35 36

Steam Railways Nostalgia 37 39

Colourful Gardens & Flower Shows 40 44

Shopping Visits 45

Antique Fairs 46

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� All Excursions with ‘Club Class’ Coaches

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� 33 local Boarding Points on all excursions

Travel Office Opening HoursMonday-Friday: 9.00am-5.30pmSaturday: 9.00am-1.00pm

Telephone01564 797000(Option 0)Liveridge House,Liveridge Hill,Henley-In-Arden,Warwickshire B95 5QS(on the Birmingham Road,A3400, just north of Henley)

Front cover tours include: • The Shard (© The View from The Shard) • Ffestiniog Railway (© Flickr - Peter G Trimming) • Southport Flower Show

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YOUR SUMMER 2014 EXCURSIONS PLANNER

WITH 14 EXCURSION THEMES – THERE’S SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE!

A P R I L 2 0 1 4Thu 3rd n Salisbury & Stonehenge (EH) 28Wed 9th n Chester and Eccleston

Guided Coach Tour 30Sat 12th n Portobello Market 45Mon 14th n Portsmouth 28Tue 15th nWindsor Castle 27Fri 18th n Cirencester & The Cotswolds 30Sun 20th n Longleat House & Safari Park 20Tue 22nd n Port Sunlight Museum & Village Tour 25Wed 23rd n Tyntesfield (NT) 21Thu 24th n BBC Studio Tour, London 10Sat 26th n Cotswolds Wartime Event 37Mon 28th n National Memorial Arboretum

& Lichfield 25Tue 29th n Secret Salisbury Cathedral 15Wed 30th n The Roman Baths 25

MAY 2 0 1 4Thu 1st nWar Horse –

New London Theatre, London 6Thu 1st n Enigma – ‘The Codebreakers’ Station

with Guided Tour 23Fri 2nd n Derbyshire and the Peak District 30Sat 3rd n Llandudno

Victorian Extravaganza 13Sun 4th n International Antiques

& Collectors Fair of Wales 46Mon 5th n Bournemouth 32Tue 6th n Fleet Air Arm Museum

with Guided Tour 23Wed 7th n Kensington Palace 26Thu 8th nWells with Cathedral Tour 29Fri 9th n Sheffield Park (NT) & Bluebell Railway 43Sun 11th n Scenic Snowdonia & Portmeirion 31Sun 11th nMalvern Spring Gardening Show 42Wed 14th n Grimsthorpe Castle 19Thu 15th n St Pauls Cathedral with Guided Tour 15Fri 16th n Kew Palace and Gardens 27Sat 17th n Gloucester & Gloucester Quays 45Sun 18th n Claydon (NT) 19Mon 19th n The View from the Shard

with Afternoon Tea 16Tue 20th n Aberystwyth 32Wed 21st n Bodyguard – Adelphi Theatre, London 6Wed 21st n East Lancs Railway and Bury 37Thu 22nd n Chelsea Flower Show 40Sat 24th n Brighton 32Sun 25th n Duxford

D-Day Anniversary Show 22Tue 27th n Scenic Cotswolds with Afternoon Tea 31Wed 28th nWeston-Super-Mare 34

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Day Destination PageThu 29th n Biddulph Grange Garden (NT)

& The Peak District 40Fri 30th nWhitby 34

J U N E 2 0 1 4Sun 1st n Liverpool & Mersey Boat Trip 28Mon 2nd n Llangollen Horse Drawn Boat Trip 35Tue 3rd n Tatton Park Gardens with Tour 44Wed 4th n Lion King – The Lyceum Theatre, London 6Wed 4th n Lake Vyrnwy RSPB

and a Cream Tea 42Thu 5th n Newark Antique Fair 46Fri 6th n Birmingham Royal Ballet, Darkness

& Light, Birmingham Hippodrome 7Fri 6th n Severn Valley Railway 39Sat 7th n Dance ’Til Dawn –

Theatre Royal, Nottingham 7Sat 7th n Scarborough 33Sun 8th n RAF Cosford Air Show 22Mon 9th n Swanage 33Tue 10th n Rockingham Castle with a Cream Tea 21Wed 11th n Les Miserables –

Queens Theatre, London 7Wed 11th n Portmeirion & Ffestiniog Railway 38Thu 12th n Gardeners World Live

Birmingham NEC 41Fri 13th nWestminster to

Greenwich Cruise 36Sat 14th n Eastbourne 32Sun 15th nMary Rose Museum

& Portsmouth Historic Dockyard 24Mon 16th nWeymouth 34Tue 17th n Peak Railway & Scenic Derbyshire 38Wed 18th n Hatfield House 19Thu 19th n Royal Ascot Ladies’ Day ‘Silver Option’ 15Thu 19th n Royal Ascot Ladies’ Day – ‘Go for Gold’ 15Fri 20th n Newport RSPB Wetlands

Nature Reserve 43Sat 21st n Blenheim Flower Show 40Sun 22nd nWeston-Super-Mare 34Mon 23rd nWell Dressing in Derbyshire 17Tue 24th n Llanfair Light Railway & Ludlow 38Wed 25th n The Buddy Holly Story,

Birmingham Hippodrome 8Wed 25th n Bridgemere Garden World

& Dorothy Clive Gardens 40

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J U N E 2 0 1 4 c o n t i n u e dThu 26th nMottisfont Abbey (NT) 43Fri 27th n Sidmouth with a Cream Tea 33Sat 28th n Armed Forces Day – Portsmouth 10Sun 29th n Chelsworth Open Gardens Day 40Mon 30th n Audley End House –

Victorian Childhood (EH) 18J U LY 2 0 1 4

Tue 1st n Lake District & Ullswater Cruise 30Wed 2nd nManchester Ship Canal Cruise 35Thu 3rd nMid-Hants Railway

& Milestones 38Fri 4th n Southwold 33Sat 5th n RAF Waddington International Airshow 22Sat 5th n Buxton Military Tattoo 11Mon 7th n Dunham Massey (NT) 41Tue 8th n Jersey Boys,

Piccadilly Theatre, London 8Tue 8th n Lyme Park (NT) 42Wed 9th n Llangollen

‘Thomas Telford’ Canal Cruise 35Thu 10th n Boughton House

& Cottesbrooke Gardens 18Fri 11th n A Day on the Isle of Wight 13Sat 12th n RAF Fairford International Air Tattoo 22Sun 13th n Hampton Court

International Flower Show 41Tue 15th n Haworth

and The Keighley & Worth Valley Railway 37Tue 15th n Rutland Englands ‘Little County’ 31Wed 16th n ‘Last of The Summer Wine’ Country

with Guided Minibus Tour 30Wed 16th n Olympic Park

& Westfield Stratford 14Thu 17th nMamma Mia, Novello Theatre, London 8

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Day Destination PageThu 17th n Leeds Castle 20Fri 18th n Sandringham House 27Sat 19th n Llandudno with Cream Tea

at the Merrion Hotel 33Mon 21st nWest Somerset Seaside & Steam 39Tue 22nd n The Royal Welsh Show 16Wed 23rd nWye Valley Cruise 36Wed 23rd nWaddesdon Manor (NT) 21Thu 24th n Tatton Park Flower Show 44Thu 24th n Highclere Castle & Egyptian Exhibition 20Fri 25th n South Devon Railway

& Buckfast Abbey 39Sat 26th n Shrewsbury with River Cruise 29Sun 27th nWhitby 34Tue 29th n Chesterfield Medieval Market 12Wed 30th n Kew Gardens 42Wed 30th n The Steam Museum of the

Great Western Railway& Didcot Railway Centre 25

Thu 31st n Tenby 34A U G U S T 2 0 1 4

Fri 1st n Llangollen‘Thomas Telford’ Canal Cruise 35

Sat 2nd n Henley on Thames& Greys Court (NT) 19

Sun 3rd n Sunday Lunch with Jazz& Barnsdale Gardens 16

Mon 4th nWorthing with a Cream Tea 34Tue 5th n Buckingham Palace

with Lunch & Thames Cruise 26Tue 5th n Tiverton Canal Cruise

& Knightshayes (NT) 36Wed 6th n Bakewell Show 10Thu 7th n I Can’t Sing!!

The X Factor Musical,London Palladium, London 9

Thu 7th n Houses of Parliament 26Fri 8th n Shrewsbury Flower Show 43Sat 9th n Seaside & Steam in Dorset 38Sun 10th n Cromer 32Sun 10th n Ashdown Forest Explorer

& Winnie The Pooh Country 10Mon 11th n Buckingham Palace

with Lunch & Thames Cruise 26Mon 11th nWedgewood

and Trentham Gardens 17Tue 12th n Imperial War Museum, London 24Tue 12th n The Vale of Glamorgan

& Dyffryn Gardens (NT) 44Wed 13th n Skipton Market and Cruise 45Thu 14th n Southport Flower Show 44

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Fri 15th n Pershore Plum Tour 31Sat 16th n Buckingham Palace

with Lunch & Thames Cruise 26Sun 17th n Snowdon Mountain Railway 39Mon 18th n Knowsley Safari Park 42Tue 19th n Exbury Gardens

& Steam Railway 41Wed 20th n Steaming through the Cotswolds 37Thu 21st n Phantom of the Opera,

Her Majesty’sTheatre, London 9Thu 21st n Kelmscott Manor

with Lunch & Buscot Park (NT) 20Fri 22nd n Brecon Canal Cruise 35Sat 23rd nWindsor 29Sun 24th n Enigma – ‘The Codebreakers’ Station

with Guided Tour 23Mon 25th n Cruising in the Chilterns 35Tue 26th n Castle Howard –

Duty Calls Exhibition 18Wed 27th n Charlie & The Chocolate Factory,

Theatre Royal Drury Lane, London 9Wed 27th n Houses of Parliament 26Thu 28th n Buckingham Palace

with Lunch & Thames Cruise 26Fri 29th n Old Harrys Rocks Cruise, Poole 36Sat 30th n The Great Dorset Steam Fair 12Sun 31st n Chester with Canal Cruise 28

S E P T EM B E R 2 0 1 4Mon 1st n Bakewell Market & Peak District 45Tue 2nd n Burghley House with Afternoon Tea

& Stamford 11Wed 3rd n Lacock Abbey,

Fox Talbot Museum & Village (NT) 20Thu 4th n Hereford Cathedral of Flowers 41Fri 5th n Chatsworth House 18Sat 6th n Bournemouth 32Sat 6th n The Tall Ships at Greenwich 16Sun 7th n Hampton Court Palace 26Mon 8th n The Historic Dockyard

“Call the Midwife Experience” 13Tue 9th n Frogmore House and Savill Garden 26Thu 11th n Abergavenny

& Brecon Mountain Railway 37Fri 12th n Ludlow Food & Drink Festival 14Sat 13th n Imperial War Museums:

Duxford Air Show 22Sun 14th n Old Time Music Hall with Lunch 14Mon 15th n Cadbury World

& Guided Tour of Birmingham 12Tue 16th n Clandon Park

Hatchlands Park (NT) 19

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Day Destination PageWed 17th n Greenwich and The Cutty Sark 23Fri 19th n River Dee Cruise Cheshire 36Sat 20th nWeston-Super-Mare 34Sun 21st n Scenic Guided Tour of The Gower 31Mon 22nd n Hemswell Antiques

& Historic Lincoln 46Tue 23rd n Sidmouth with a Cream Tea 33Wed 24th n Chartwell (NT) 18Thu 25th n Samlesbury Hall 21Fri 26th n London Eye with Afternoon Tea

& Thames Cruise 28Sat 27th nMalvern Autumn Gardening Show 43Sun 28th nMystery Sunday Lunch 14Mon 29th n Harry Potter Studio Tour 12Tue 30th n Churchill War Rooms 23

O C T O B E R 2 0 1 4Wed 1st n The Light and Dark Tour, London 29Thu 2nd nWest Somerset Railway

Autumn Steam Gala 39Fri 3rd n Peterborough Festival of Antiques 46Mon 6th n HMS Belfast 24Tue 7th n Salisbury Panoramic

with Guided Tour 29Sat 11th n The Knitting & Stitching Show 13Mon 13th n London Transport Museum

& Covent Garden 24Wed 15th n Clarks Village 45Thu 16th n Tower of London 27Sat 18th n BBC Media City Salford 11Tue 21st nMusical Variety Show

at Wicksteed Park with Lunch 17Wed 22nd nMuseum of London –

Sherlock Holmes Exhibition 24Thu 23rd nWestminster Abbey with Guided Tour 17Sun 26th n Blackpool Illuminations with Guide 11Tue 28th n Crich National

Tramway Museum 23Thu 30th n Stourhead (NT) Autumn Colours 44

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Theme Colour Keyn Showtime ‘Theatre Trips’ n Special Eventsn Historic Houses & Castles n Air ShowsnMuseums & the Arts n Royal Residencesn Town & City Tours n Scenic Countryside Toursn Days at the Seaside n Boats & Cruisingn Steam Railways Nostalgian Colourful Gardens & Flower Showsn Shopping Visitsn Antique Fairs

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WarHorseNEW LONDON THEATR

E, LONDON

MATINEE PERFORMANCE 2.30pm

(Stalls & Circle)

This award-winning smash hit is a thrillin

g and

spectacular production based on the cele

brated novel by

Michael Morpurgo. The First World War i

s the backdrop

for this tale of bravery, loyalty, and the ex

traordinary

bond between a young recruit and his ho

rse. Actors,

working with astonishing life-sized puppe

ts will take

you on an unforgettable journey through

history.

Thursday 1st May 2014

Depart Henley: 8.30am

Arrive: 12 noon approx.

Return Henley: 9.00pm approx.

PRICE: £76.50

The BodyguardADELPHI THEATR

E, LONDON

MATINEE PERFORMANCE 3.00pm (Sta

lls)

Former Secret Service agent turned bod

yguard, Frank

Farmer is hired to protect superstar Rac

hel Marron from

an unknown stalker. Each expects to be

in charge – what

they don’t expect is to fall in love. A rom

antic thriller,

The Bodyguard features a multitude of

Whitney Houston’s

greatest hits, including Queen of the Night, So Emotional,

One Moment in Time, Saving All My Love, I’m Your Baby

Tonight, Run to You, I Have Nothing, How Will I Know,

I Wanna Dance With Somebody and one of the greatest

hit songs of all time – I Will Always Love You.

Wednesday 21st May 2014


Arrive: 12 noon approx.


PRICE: £69.50

The Lion KingTHE LYCEUM THEATRE, LONDONMATINEE PERFORMANCE 2.30pm(Stalls)An adaptation of Disney’s much-loved film, this is aspectacular visual feast exploding with gloriouscolours, stunning effects and the evocative rhythms ofAfrica. Set against the majesty of the Serengeti Plains,at its heart is the powerful and moving story of Simba– the epic adventure of his journey from wide-eyedlion cub to his destined role as King of the Pridelands.Wednesday 4th June 2014Depart Henley: 8.30amArrive: 12.00 noon approx.Return Henley: 9.00pm approx.

PRICE: £69.50

SHOWTIME ‘THEATRE TRIPS’

12 GREAT SHOWTIME EXCURSIONS FOR YOU TO ENJOY

Darkness and Light

BIRMINGHAM ROYAL BALLET

BIRMINGHAM HIPPODROME

EVENING PERFORMANCE 7.30pm (Sta

lls)

Darkness and Light presents three early works from

the founder choreographer of the Royal B

allet

companies, Frederick Ashton. Fragile inn

ocence

confronts desperate evil in the simple an

d poignant

Dante Sonata, created at the height of World War

Two, danced to a passionate, virtuoso sc

ore by Franz

Liszt. Created in 1933, Les Rendezvous shows friends

and acquaintances meeting and dancing

together in a

park. Façade is a deliciously nonsensical parade of

characters, based on Edith Sitwell’s poet

ry, with tango

dancers and farm animals setting the sce

ne.

Friday 6th June 2014

Depart Henley: 5.45pm

Arrive: 6.45pm approx.


PRICE: £49.50

Dance ’Til DawnTHEATRE ROYAL,

NOTTINGHAM


(Upper Circle)

From the Producer of Midnight Tango an

d starring

BBC’s ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ stars Vinc

ent Simone

and Flavia Cacace.

After wowing audiences with Midnight Tango,

Dance ‘Til Dawn is a classic love story bringing

vintage Hollywood glamour to the pres

ent.

This unforgettable evening of timeless s

ophistication

and breathtaking dancing is a must see

!

Saturday 7th June 2014




PRICE: £49.50

Les MisérablesQUEENS THEATRE, LONDONMATINEE PERFORMANCE 2.30pm(Stalls & Circle)Set against the social and political struggles of 19thcentury France and one of the world’s most popularmusicals, Les Miserables is the musical adaptation ofVictor Hugo’s great humanitarian novel of one man’sdetermined survival in the face of another’s vengefulpersecution. With songs such as On My Own,One Day More and Do You Hear The People Singthis adaptation is sure to capture your imaginationand enthusiasm.Wednesday 11th June 2014Depart Henley: 8.30amArrive: 12.00 noon approx.Return Henley: 9.00pm approx.

PRICE: £79.50

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The Buddy Holly StoryBIRMINGHAM HIPPODROME

EVENING PERFORMANCE 7.30pm

(Stalls)

The story of the legendary father of roc

k and roll,

Buddy Holly, who died tragically young

in a plane

crash – this show has got everything ne

eded for a

fantastic family night out – laughter, te

ars and a

finale that will have everyone from eigh

t to eighty

dancing in the aisles!

Wednesday 25th June 2014

Depart Henley: 5.45pm



PRICE: £48.50

Jersey BoysPICCADILLY THEA

TRE, LONDON


(Stalls & Royal Circle)

Discover the legendary story of a group of

working class

boys from the wrong side of the tracks w

ho became one

of the biggest pop music phenomena of a

ll time –

Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons. They w

rote their own

songs and invented their own sounds, se

lling 175 million

records worldwide – all before they were

30. This smash

hit Broadway musical features all the clas

sic hits:

Sherry, Big Girls Don’t Cry, Can’t Take My Eyes Off You,

Bye Bye Baby (Baby Goodbye) and many more.

Tuesday 8th July 2014


Arrive: 12.00 noon approx.


PRICE: £64.50

Mamma Mia!NOVELLO THEATREMATINEE PERFORMANCE 3.00pm (Stalls)As the marriage between Sophie and Skye gets closer.Sophie wants her dad to walk her down the aisle,which would be easy if she knew who he is!Consulting the diary of her mother, Donna, Sophienarrows it down to three men and promptly invites allthree of them to attend, prompting chaos and plenty ofhilarious moments, featuring some of Abbas greatestsongs such as Dancing Queen, Super Trouper, ThankYou For the Music and, of course, Mamma Mia!Thursday 17th July 2014Depart Henley: 8.30amArrive: 12.00 noon approx.Return Henley: 9.00pm approx.

PRICE: £66.50

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I Can’t SingThe X Factor Musical

LONDON PALLADIUM

MATINEE PERFORMANCE 3.00pm (Circ

le)

Irreverent, mischievous and yet strange

ly touching

I Can’t Sing is the irrepressible, new musical hitti

ng

the London Palladium in 2014. Written

by BAFTA

award-winning comedian Harry Hill and

co-produced

by Simon Cowell we go behind the mic

rophones and

under the judges’ desks at the biggest

show on earth,

as we expose the (allegedly) true story

behind The X

Factor – a gloriously twisted tale of na

ked ambition,

heartache, hunchbacks and talking dog

s.

Thursday 7th August 2014




PRICE: £66.50

The Phantomof the Opera

HER MAJESTY’S THEATRE, LONDON

MATINEE PERFORMANCE 2.30pm (Sta

lls)

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s classic musical

is about a

terrifying and legendary figure who em

erges from the

depths of The Paris Opera House and m

anifests the

mythic opera ghost in terrifying reality.

This tragic love

story is brought to life with some of the

most lavish

sets, costumes and special effects eve

r to have been

created for the stage. Featuring classic

s The Music of

the Night and All I Ask of You.

Thursday 21st August 2014




PRICE: £64.50

Charlie and theChocolate FactoryTHEATRE ROYAL DRURY LANEMATINEE PERFORMANCE 2.30pm (Stalls)Roald Dahl’s deliciously dark tale of young Charlie Bucketand the mysterious confectioner Willy Wonka Featuringingenious stagecraft the original story is brought to life.Charlie is a young boy who visits Willy Wonka’s ChocolateFactory when the latter hands out limited golden tickets inhis chocolate bars. Charlie has wanted nothing more thanto witness the goings-on behind those factory doors andwhen inside he is faced with magical contraptions, OompaLoompas and, of course, a lot of sweets!Wednesday 27th August 2014Depart Henley: 8.30amArrive: 12.00 noon approx.Return Henley: 9.00pm approx.

PRICE: £79.50

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EXCURSION DEPARTURES / PRICING

ARMED FORCES DAY, PortsmouthSaturday 28 JuneCelebrate Armed Forces Day and take the opportunity to visit shipsof the Royal Navy’s fleet and enjoy a superb array of exhibitions,displays and a host of fun and games at Portsmouth Dockyard.This is a FREE event open to the public.Please note that entrance to the normal attractions to be foundin Portsmouth’s Historic Dockyard, including HMS Victory, HMSWarrior 1860 and the brand new Mary Rose Museum are notincluded in the excursion price but are available for purchaseon the day.Free entrance to Armed Forces Day event

Depart Henley: 7.30amArrive destination:11.00am*Depart destination: 5.00pmReturn Henley: 8.30pm*

Adult £37.50Concession £36.50Child £34.50

ASHDOWN FOREST EXPLORER& WINNIE THE POOH COUNTRY, SussexSunday 10 AugustSit back and enjoy Ashdown Forest in Sussex, once a massive andancient forest which covered much of South East England.We arrive at Heaven Farm for our included morning tea, coffee &biscuits where we meet our local tour guide. From here we passthrough the market town of East Grinstead, home to the WW2Guinea Pig Club, where we see the longest row of medieval housesin the country then on to the forest village of Hatfield, which is atthe heart of Winnie the Pooh Country, where AA Milne created hisfamous children’s books. Uncover stories of Pooh Corner, 100 AcreWood and Poohsticks Bridge before return through Chelwood Gateback to Heaven Farm for our included lunch. In the afternoon wevisit Saint Hill Manor, a beautiful 18th century house, finishing ourday with a delicious cream tea before returning homeward.Includes: Guided tour, morning coffee, lunch and admissionto Saint Hill Manor with afternoon tea



BAKEWELL SHOW, DerbyshireWednesday 6 AugustBakewell is one of the oldest shows in the UK with nearly 200years of history. The first show was held in 1819 as purelyagricultural but has grown into a diverse event with somethingfor everyone. As well as the agricultural events other attractionsinclude a craft tent, cookery demonstrations, vintage and classiccars, heavy horse demonstrations and a horticultural show.Don’t miss the Grand Parade, the traditional procession of all thelivestock winners into the centre ring to collect their trophies.Includes: Admission

Depart Henley: 8.30amArrive destination:10.30am*Depart destination: 4.00pmArrive Henley: 6.00pm*


BBC STUDIO TOUR, LondonThursday 24 AprilJoin us as we take a trip to the BBC Broadcasting House, as ourentertaining and informative guides bring to life the work of theBBC’s brand new, state of the art, multimedia broadcasting centre.On our tour some of the things you’re likely to experience include acamera’s eye view via the big screen into some of the studiosbroadcasting to the nation such as the Six O’clock News and Radio1, as well as hearing about the rich history of the building and theBBC. We commence with some free time at Covent Garden prior toour timed entrances at 3.30/3.45pm. Our tour lasts approximately1 ½ Hrs and we depart for home directly after the tour.Includes: A guided tour at either 3.30pm or 3.45pm



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BBC MEDIA CITY, SalfordSaturday 18 OctoberThe BBC’s home in the North of England is the locationfor a host of top BBC channels and programmesincluding favourites such as Match Of The Day, BluePeter, Dragons’ Den and BBC Breakfast, to name just afew. Well-informed tour guides will entertain you asyou walk in the footsteps of your favourite stars givingyou a fascinating insight into how TV and radio work.No two tours are the same, but they will always beinformative, interesting and fun. We also allow for freetime at Salford Quays where there is a huge choice ofrestaurants and shops all undercover.Includes: Guided tour at either 3.15pm or 3.30pm

Depart Henley: 9.30amArrive destination:12.00 noon*Depart destination: 5.30pmArrive Henley: 8.00pm*


BLACKPOOL ILLUMINATIONSWITH GUIDESunday 26 OctoberBlackpool is wonderful at any time, but during theIlluminations it is simply out of this world – an electricextravaganza to take your breath away! At 10kilometres long and using over one million bulbs theBlackpool Illuminations are an awesome spectacle.During the day you can walk the promenade, ascendthe famous Tower or visit the Pleasure Beach.As darkness falls, re-join the coach for the highlight ofour visit as we drive through the Illuminations with aguide, who will bring them to life.Includes: Guided tour

Depart Henley: 10.30amArrive destination: 2.00pm*Depart destination: 9.00pmReturn Henley: Midnight*


BURGHLEY HOUSE WITH AFTERNOONTEA & STAMFORD, LincolnshireTuesday 2 SeptemberCaptured in time by its conservation status, the oldwool town of Stamford in Lincolnshire retains much ofits olde-world charm and prosperity. Many buildingshave been built from local Lincolnshire limestone,giving the town a unique appearance. Next wecontinue to nearby Burghley House, one of the largestand grandest houses of the first Elizabethan age.Discover the 35 major rooms and the glorious gardensdesigned by Capability Brown before enjoyingafternoon tea prior to heading home in the afternoon.Includes: Admission and afternoon tea



BUXTON MILITARY TATTOO, DerbyshireSaturday 5 JulyThe fifth Buxton Military Tattoo will take place in themagnificent Devonshire Dome. We include tickets forthe 2.00pm performance, which, with a 30 minuteinterval, is scheduled to finish at around 4.30pm.The event features many of the UK’s finest militarybands playing a variety of music ranging from tophits from the West End through to the more traditional,rousing songs such as Land of Hope & Glory and, ofcourse, the National Anthem.Includes: Matinee tickets



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CADBURY WORLD & GUIDED TOUR OFBIRMINGHAMMonday 15 SeptemberMeeting our knowledgeable local guide we enjoy afascinating coach tour of Birmingham, travelling viathe Jewellery Quarter, the Bull Ring and two of thecity’s fine cathedrals. Explore Birmingham’s fineVictorian architecture and hear of its history as a cityat the centre of the Industrial Revolution. After freetime for lunch we continue to Bournville, home ofCadbury’s where we enjoy a nostalgic fully guidedheritage ‘Cadbury’s Memory Lane’ tour aroundCadbury World. Afternoon tea at 3.00pm is providedin the Cadbury Café after the visit.Includes: A fully guided heritage tour andafternoon tea

Depart Henley: 8.45amReturn Henley: 4.30pm*


CHESTERFIELD MEDIEVAL MARKETTuesday 29 JulyChesterfield’s popular local market takes a step backin time every July, as it takes on a medieval themeand offers shopping and entertainment for all thefamily. Head to the ‘Crooked Spire’ Churchyard tofind a Medieval Encampment complete with knights,ladies, sword fights, skirmishes and talks from aMaster Archer or the spend some time at theMuseum and find out about medicine in the MiddleAges. Expect costumed market traders, medievalre-enactments and a court jester!Admission is free



THE GREAT DORSET STEAM FAIR,Near Blandford Forum, DorsetSaturday 30 AugustThe fair is probably the leading event of its type inthe world. The show, on a mammoth 500-acre site,recreates English country life as it was in the late1800’s and early 1900’s. The extraordinary spectacleincludes 200 working steam engines, 100 fairgroundorgans, 50 showmen’s engines, old time steam funfair, vintage tractors, cars and motorcycles. Add tothis, demonstrations, food halls and 3 huge craftmarquees for a nostalgic trip into yesteryear.Includes: Admission



HARRY POTTER STUDIO TOUR, LondonMonday 29 SeptemberThe Warner Bros. studio tour provides an amazingopportunity to explore the behind the scenes magicof the Harry Potter films. Step inside and discoverthe actual Great Hall, explore Dumbledore’s officeand discover never-before-seen treasures. Discovera huge array of beautiful sets, costumes and propsincluding Harry’s Nimbus 2000 and Hagrid’smotorcycle and uncover some deeply guardedsecrets. We include time for lunch in Windsorbefore the tour in the afternoon.Includes: Admission

Depart Henley: 10.00amArrive destination:12.00 noon*Depart destination: 6.45pmReturn Henley: 9.00pm*


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THE HISTORIC DOCKYARD “CALL THEMIDWIFE EXPERIENCE”, ChathamMonday 8 SeptemberArriving at the Dockyard mid-morning we have time toexplore the Maritime Museum, home to three historicwarships, the Victorian Ropery and many other museumsand exhibitions. In the afternoon we meet our guide,the dockyards own “Midwife” for our tour which allowsthe wonderful opportunity to visit areas which have beenused as locations for the popular series “Call theMidwife” We stop at the Commissioners House which isthe oldest naval building in Britain and was also used asa 1950’s style restaurant in the programme where wewill be served an indulgent afternoon tea.Includes: Admission to the Dockyard, guided tourwith the “Midwife” and afternoon tea



A DAY ON THE ISLE OF WIGHTFriday 11 JulyDescribed as "the Diamond of the South" the Isle ofWight has cast a spell over visitors for centuries. On thisnew excursion we drive to Lymington for the short ferrycrossing to Yarmouth. Once on the island we take in thebeautiful coastal scenery of islands west coast beforeheading inland to visit the beautiful village of Godshill.Includes: Outward Wightlink ferry crossing fromLymington to Yarmouth (Approx. 35 Mins) andreturn Wightlink sailing from Fishbourneto Portsmouth (Approx. 45 Mins)

Depart Henley: 7.00amArrive Isle of Wight:12.00 noon*Depart Isle of Wight:4.30pmReturn Henley: 9.30pm*


THE KNITTING AND STITCHING SHOW,Alexandra Palace, LondonSaturday 11 OctoberAs the name suggests this show covers knitting andstitching with so much more; embroidery, patchworkquilting, felt, jewellery and card making to name a few,with hundreds of exhibitors selling specialist suppliesthat you can’t find in the shops. There will be greatworkshops for every experience level whether you arean expert or just getting started plus exhibitions fromleading artists and groups.Includes: Admission



LLANDUDNO VICTORIAN EXTRAVAGANZASaturday 3 MayFirst held in 1986 this is now the largest Victorian stylefestival in Great Britain and includes a fantastic range ofshows, stalls, steam engines, musical organs, cars,costumes, sideshows and fairground rides. With peopledressed in Victorian era clothing, jugglers, stilt walkers,buskers and much more, this will be a unique event to beenjoyed by absolutely everyone. A separate TransportFestival held at the nearby Bodafon Fields runsconcurrently with the Victorian Extravaganza with freeshuttle buses operating between the two events.Free event



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LUDLOW FOOD AND DRINK FESTIVAL,ShropshireFriday 12 SeptemberThe castle square with its traditional open-air marketand the town’s historic castle provide the perfectbackdrop for this popular festival. This small town hasa large reputation for good food and drink, and willfeature well over 100 quality small independent foodand drink producers from the Marches, the England-Wales border country. There will be demonstrations,talks and much more. Perhaps vote for your favouritesausage, bread or ale, watch the Waiters’ Race.Engage in some serious pudding tasting and try somewonderful food that you didn’t even know existed!Includes: Admission



MYSTERY SUNDAY LUNCHSunday 28 SeptemberLeave it all to us! Sit back and relax and let us take youfor a comfortable drive, followed by Sunday lunch at asecret destination. A day with a difference!Includes: Sunday lunch



OLD TIME MUSIC HALL WITH LUNCH,Brandon Hall, WarwickshireSunday 14 SeptemberThe Music Hall Tradition in the UK dates back to the1850’s. The Hall’s replaced the public houses as placesto go and drink, eat and above all have fun! We aim torecreate this wonderful tradition with tunes madefamous by iconic performers such as Marie Lloyd,Max Miller, Gracie Fields and George Formby.Join us and sing along to all the old classics and bethoroughly entertained.Our lunch time show includes morning coffeeand biscuits, a 2 hour show with up to 8 topvariety performances, 3-course meal withchoice menu and tea or coffee, optional fancydress with prizes and charity raffle



OLYMPIC PARK &WESTFIELD STRATFORD, LondonWednesday 16 JulyDiscover many of the venues that produced suchmagical moments during the 2012 Olympic andParalympic games and witness the transformation ofthe Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park to London’s newest‘must-see’ destination. Commencing at WestfieldStratford, Europe’s largest shopping complex, we meetour Blue Badge Guide for an afternoon drive throughthe Olympic Park revealing fabulous close up views ofthe iconic Olympic Stadium, Aquatic Centre andVelodrome. See the East Village (formerly the AthletesVillage) and enjoy a gentle stroll through the fabulouswaterside parklands.Includes: Entrance & guided tour




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ROYAL ASCOT LADIES’ DAY‘GO FOR GOLD’, BerkshireThursday 19 JuneOne of the great days out in the English social calendar.Enter into the excitement and elegance of Ladies Day atRoyal Ascot, a fabulous opportunity to don your fineryand mingle amongst the extraordinary hats, providing abackdrop to the electricity of the Race Meeting.A fabulous day out that includes a champagne breakfasten-route, and a 3-course evening meal. Our ‘GeneralAccess’ tickets have close proximity to the coach parkand afford excellent viewing facilities for watching boththe racing and Royal Procession.Includes: Breakfast, 3-course evening meal,‘General Access’ tickets and courier service.Dress code: Gentlemen must wear a jacket,shirt and tie. Many ladies wear hats, althoughthis is not compulsory


Adult £154.50Concession £154.50Child £N/A

ROYAL ASCOT LADIES’ DAY‘SILVER OPTION’, BerkshireThursday 19 JuneOne of the great days out in the English social calendar.Enter into the excitement and elegance of Ladies’ Dayat Royal Ascot – a fabulous opportunity to put on yourfinery and mingle amongst the extraordinary hats,providing a backdrop to the electricity of the RaceMeeting. A fabulous, full day out including breakfasten-route, a 3-course evening meal, Silver Ring ticketsand convenient access.Includes: Breakfast, 3-course evening meal and‘Silver Ring’ tickets


Adult £104.50Concession £104.50Child £N/A

‘SECRET’ SALISBURY CATHEDRALTuesday 29 AprilEnjoy exclusive access to areas normally closed to thepublic, including the Works Department where the stonemasons & glaziers work, the library, vestry and the organloft. As well as this look ‘behind the scenes‘ there will befloral art, embroidery demonstrations along with informalmusical performance and craft workshops where visitorscan try their hand at creating an illuminated letter or claygargoyle!Includes: Admission and refreshments



ST PAULS CATHEDRAL WITHGUIDED TOUR, LondonThursday 15 MayThe cathedral was designed by the architect SirChristopher Wren after its predecessor was destroyed inthe Great Fire of London. It was built between 1675 and1710 and the history of the nation is written in the carvedstone of its pillars and arches. Visit the Ambulatory andthe Stone and Golden Galleries and the Crypt. In thecrypt lie some of the nation’s heroes including theCathedral’s architect Sir Christopher Wren as well asthe magnificent tombs of Admiral Lord Nelson and theDuke of Wellington.Includes: Admission and guided tour



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SUNDAY LUNCH WITH JAZZ &BARNSDALE GARDENS, RutlandSunday 3 AugustWe travel to picturesque Rutland Water and to theBarnsdale Hall Hotel, with beautiful views overRutland Water. We enjoy a tasty 3-course carverylunch, which is accompanied by light jazz music.We continue to beautiful Barnsdale Gardens, wherethere are 38 individually designed and well stockedgardens to explore. They range in style from traditionalto modern gardens, allotments, woodlands and formalponds and there is also a well-stocked plant nursery.Includes: 3-course carvery lunch with jazz andadmission to gardens

Depart Henley: 10.00amArrive destination:12.15pm*Depart destination: 4.00pmReturn Henley: 5.45pm*


THE ROYAL WELSH SHOW, PowysTuesday 22 JulySet on the permanent site in Builth Wells, the Showhas been held for over 100 years and is a great dayout. There will be displays of top quality livestock, over1,000 trade stands selling produce and handicrafts,along with main ring entertainment and attractions.This is sure to be an interesting experience!Includes: Admission



THE TALL SHIPS AT GREENWICH, LondonSaturday 6 SeptemberRoyal Greenwich will be the final port for theprestigious Falmouth to Royal Greenwich Tall ShipsRegatta in September 2014. It will be London’s largestTall Ship event in 25 years: the first major Tall Shipsevent since London hosted the Tall Ships Race in 1989.Up to 50 ships will gather in Royal Greenwich for fourdays of festivities between the 5th-9th September2014. The ships will be berthed along the RiverThames and there will be exciting opportunities to visitthe Tall Ships and enjoy cruises along the Thames.



THE VIEW FROM THE SHARDWITH AN AFTERNOON TEA, LondonMonday 19 MayThe Shard is an iconic, landmark building, visible fromwhere ever you are in London. Designed by MasterArchitect Renzo Piano, the building combines offices,restaurants and London’s highest viewing gallery.At 1,016ft high this is the highest building in WesternEurope. We travel to level 69 which offers a 360degree, 64 km incredible view over the city.Enjoy the multimedia displays which tell the past,present and future of London. We commence withsome free time in Covent Garden prior to ourafternoon visit to the Shard and conclude our visitwith an exquisite afternoon tea at Cantina Vinopolis,just a short walk away.Includes: Entrance and afternoon tea




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WEDGWOOD & TRENTHAM GARDENS– POTS & PERENNIALS TOURMonday 11 AugustSituated just one mile apart, the Wedgwood VisitorCentre & Museum and Trentham Estate representthe ultimate 2-centre visitor opportunity. In themorning we visit Wedgwood where you can immerseyourself in the heritage of Britain’s greatest luxuryceramics company including a Master CeramicsExperience, stunning museum galleries, a fine artcollection, a guided factory tour and excellentshopping facilities. In the afternoon we continue tothe Trentham Estate where we can discover thesuperb Italian Gardens or simply enjoy a stroll aroundthe lake. Also with over 60 retail shops on site,Trentham has something for all tastes.Includes: A joint ticket entrance for both sites

Depart Henley: 9.00amArrive Wedgwood:10.45am*Depart Wedgwood: 1.00pmArrive Trentham: 1.15pm*Depart Trentham: 4.15pmReturn Henley: 6.00pm*


WELL DRESSING IN DERBYSHIREMonday 23 JuneThe blessing of the water supply, in the form of thewell, is an ancient custom which is unique to thePeak District and the surrounding areas such asSouth Yorkshire and East Staffordshire. The customhad almost died out in the 1950’s, but has recentlybeen revived. We visit picturesque Derbyshire towitness the unique tradition of well dressing –a stunning display of elaborate pictures made fromflower petals. We continue through Derbyshire,making a stop for lunch while enjoying the beautifulscenery.



WESTMINSTER ABBEY WITHGUIDED TOUR, LondonThursday 23 OctoberWestminster Abbey is steeped in more than athousand years of history. It has been the coronationchurch since 1066 and is the final resting place ofseventeen monarchs. Kings, queens, statesmen andsoldiers; poets, priests, heroes and villains – theAbbey is a must-see living pageant of British history.Highlights include the high altar, Poet’s Corner, theCloisters and the Lady Chapel. Our guided tour bringsthe history of this magnificent building to life.Includes: Admission and guided tour



WICKSTEED PARK MUSICAL VARIETYSHOW, NorthamptonshireTuesday 21 OctoberFounded by Charles Wicksteed, Wicksteed Parkcombines excitement and entertainment with thetranquillity of a Grade 11 country park. Today weenjoy an afternoon of song and dance for a glitteringtribute to the stars and the magnificent songs whichthey are remembered performed by a sensationalcast of singers and dancers accompanied by anoutstanding orchestra.Includes: Admission, lunch and cream tea



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AUDLEY END HOUSE – VICTORIAN CHILDHOOD (EH),Saffron WaldenMonday 30 JuneThis marvellous Jacobean Mansion located near Saffron Walden; Essex has two newattractions for 2014. The story of eight children who grew up in the 1830’s & 40’s is toldfor the first time. Discover life in the nursery as it was for them and then explore theseries of rooms where they spent much of their early life. Another previously unseen partof the house is Coal Gallery which reveals its important source of heating and hot water.Other aspects to take in include the lovely restored gardens and organic walled kitchengarden, the recently opened 1880 Service Wing, Stables and the beautifully furnishedrooms inside the mansion.Includes: Admission

Depart Henley: 8.30amArrive destination: 11.15am*Depart destination: 5.00pmReturn Henley: 7.45pm*

Adult £49.50Concession £48.50Child £43.50Reduction for (EH) EnglishHeritage Members

BOUGHTON HOUSE & COTTESBROOKE GARDENS,NorthamptonshireThursday 10 JulyBoughton House is a world away from other Estates drawing its inspiration from thePalace of Versailles. The French architectural design inspired filmmakers to use Boughtonin the recent film adaption of Les Miserables. Our exclusive tour enables you to discoverthe many hidden treasures including an original music collection and 40 van Dyckportraits. After lunch we continue to Cottesbrooke Gardens where huge 300-year-oldcedars set off magnificent herbaceous borders, pools and lily-ponds. Also, the WildGarden is a short walk across the Park and is planted along the course of a stream.Includes: Morning ‘Grand Tour’ of Boughton House, morning tea and biscuits,estate tour and lunch. Afternoon admission to Cottesbrooke Gardens



CASTLE HOWARD – ‘DUTY CALLS’ EXHIBITION, North YorkshireTuesday 26 AugustOne of England’s most beautiful houses, Castle Howard was built in the 18th-century.The magnificent house sits in a landscape of rolling hills and unexpected monuments.Discover the dramatic interiors containing world-renowned collections and in theHigh South discover how the top TV series ‘Brideshead Revisited’ came to be filmed.A new exhibition for 2014 is titled ‘Duty Calls’ and explores the stories of Castle Howardin times of war from Waterloo to World War II, giving a glimpse into a hitherto unknownchapter of the family and estate.Includes: Admission & free flow visit to house & gardens



CHARTWELL (NT), KentWednesday 24 SeptemberThis was the family home of Winston Churchill from 1924 until the end of his life.The rooms and gardens remain much as they did when he lived there and containpersonal memorabilia, books and family photographs. The beautiful terraced gardenscontain Lady Churchill’s Rose Garden and there are lakes created by Churchill. The gardenareas provided inspiration for Churchill’s paintings, many of which are on display in thehouse’s garden studio.Includes: Admission


Adult £48.50Concession £47.50Child £40.50Reduction for (NT)National Trust Members

CHATSWORTH HOUSE, DerbyshireFriday 5 SeptemberOne of Derbyshire’s best-loved stately homes set in the very heart of the Peak DistrictNational Park. With over 1,000 acres of splendid parkland, Chatsworth is the home of theDuke and Duchess of Devonshire and houses a fine collection of furniture and fine arts.The house has over 30 rooms to explore, from the magnificent Painted Hall, to the family-used chapel, regal State Rooms, newly restored Sketch Galleries and beautiful SculptureGallery. In the garden you can discover a huge maze, the rockery and the rose gardens,the cottage and kitchen gardens as well as tranquil walks with rare trees, shrubs, streamsand ponds.Includes: Admission



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CLANDON PARK & HATCHLANDS PARK (NT), SurreyTuesday 16 SeptemberClandon Park is one of the country’s most complete examples of a Palladianmansion which dates back to the 1720’s. With beautiful interiors, faithful tothe period, the most impressive is the awe-inspiring Marble Hall. Discover there-created First World War Surgery or visit the walled Dutch Garden. In theafternoon we continue to Hatchlands Park, built in the 1750’s for AdmiralEdward Boscawen and his wife where the creative work of architect RobertAdam can be seen throughout the house.Includes: Admissions and morning coffee upon arrival


Adult £44.50Concession £43.50Child £41.50Reduction for NationalTrust Members

CLAYDON (NT), BuckinghamSunday 18 MayThis Georgian country house has 18th-century interiors in a lovely setting.Claydon House is a National Trust property with a series of magnificent andunique rococo staterooms with important carvings. There is a museum chartingthe history of Florence Nightingale and the Crimean War – the connection wasthat the famous nurse Nightingale was a regular visitor at Claydon. After aguided ground floor tour we are free to explore the rest of the house, includingthe gardens, which are privately run by the Verney Estate and are set inpeaceful parkland, with tranquil lake walks and views.Includes: Admission and guided tour



GRIMSTHORPE CASTLE, LincolnshireWednesday 14 MayGrimsthorpe has been the home of the de Eresby family since 1516, when it wasgranted by Henry VIII to the 11th Baron Willoughby de Eresby on the occasion ofhis marriage. The castle is surrounded by 3000 acres of stunning parkland.On arrival we enjoy morning coffee before a guided tour on our coach to viewrolling pasture, landscaped lakes and ancient oak woodland. There is time forlunch and to explore a little before our guided tour of the Castle in the afternoon.Includes: Morning coffee on arrival and a guided tour of the groundsand Castle



HATFIELD HOUSE, HertfordshireWednesday 18 JuneThis Jacobean house dates back to 1611 and was splendidly decorated forentertaining the Royal Court, with State Rooms rich in paintings, fine furnitureand tapestries. There are superb examples of Jacobean craftsmanship, such asthe Grand Staircase with its fine carving and the rare stained glass window inthe private chapel. There are many historic mementos collected over thecenturies by the Cecil’s, one of England’s foremost political families.Includes: Admission to House, Old Palace, West Garden & ParkNot included: Entrance to the East Garden



HENLEY ON THAMES & GREYS COURT (NT),OxfordshireSaturday 2 AugustHenley on Thames is a 13th century market town that is widely regarded asbeing one of the most beautiful towns in England. Enjoying a wonderfulriverside setting the town boasts a delightful array of independent shops, pubs,cafes and restaurants. In the afternoon we continue to Greys Court (NT).Nestling in a tranquil valley we discover a Tudor Mansion which exudes thecharm of the 1930’s when it was the family home to Sir Felix and Lady Brunner.Today the estate extends to 280 acres of parkland with interesting outbuildingsincluding a Tudor donkey wheel and a 19th century ice house.Includes: Admission to Greys Court (NT)



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HIGHCLERE CASTLE & EGYPTIAN EXHIBITION, BerkshireThursday 24 JulyWe stop in Newbury allowing time for lunch before our afternoon visit to Highclere Castle.The castle is the ancestral home of the Earls of Carnarvon and is one of England’s mostimportant Victorian castles. Set in spectacular parkland, its stunning state rooms includethe Saloon, Music Room and Library. View the impressive collection of ancient Egyptianfinds accumulated from excavations carried out by the 5th Earl and Howard Carter, alongwith a gallery of photographs recalling their discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamun in1922. The Castle was one of the film locations for the popular TV programme ‘DowntonAbbey’.Includes: Admission to Castle and Exhibition



KELMSCOTT MANOR WITH LUNCH & BUSCOT PARK (NT),Gloucestershire & OxonThursday 21 AugustKelmscott Manor was the home of William Morris – poet, craftsman and socialist –from 1871 until his death in 1896. The house contains a collection of the possessions andworks of Morris and his associates including furniture, textiles, carpets and ceramics.The garden was a constant source of inspiration and the images are reflected in his textileand wallpaper designs. After our included lunch we visit Buscot Park (NT), the family homeof Lord Faringdon where we can discover the fine family art collection, the FaringdonCollection followed by free time to explore spectacular gardens.Includes: Morning coffee upon arrival at Kelmscott with a guided tour & lunchincluded. Afternoon visit to nearby Buscot Park (NT)



LACOCK ABBEY, FOX TALBOT MUSEUM AND VILLAGE (NT),WiltshireWednesday 3 SeptemberThis wonderful property features medieval half-timbered gables, clock tower and periodinteriors. Beautifully complemented by Botanic and Woodland Gardens, the Abbey has atits gate, the enchanting Lacock village – a popular film and TV location. The Abbey’s mostfamous son was William Henry Fox Talbot, the ‘Father of Photography’ and a museum tohim and his work is housed in a Medieval Barn.Includes: Admission to Abbey and Museum



LEEDS CASTLE, KentThursday 17 JulyListed in Domesday Book as a Saxon manor, Leeds Castle has played many roles in theintervening centuries. It has been a Norman stronghold; the private property of six ofEngland’s medieval queens; a palace used by Henry VIII and his first wife; a Jacobeancountry house and a Georgian mansion. Said to be the loveliest castle in the world, theCastle is in a superb moated position in a magnificent 500 acre park. In a fairytale setting,it is all that a castle should be. You can visit the treasure-filled State Rooms and wonderat the glorious gardens and parkland, and perhaps venture into the challenging maze.There are also picnic areas and restaurants and a fascinating Dog Collar Museum.Includes: Admission



LONGLEAT HOUSE & SAFARI PARK, WiltshireSunday 20 AprilLongleat House, the home of the 7th Marquess of Bath, is widely regarded as one of themost beautiful stately homes open to the public and contains many fine treasures andtapestries. Get close to lions, tigers and giraffes in the Safari Park – many of them ‘stars’of BBC’s ‘Animal Park’, then perhaps join a Safari Boat or the Longleat Railway. With 11attractions to explore there is something for everyone!Includes: Morning tour of the Safari Park and an afternoon visit to the groundfloor of the House





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ROCKINGHAM CASTLE WITH CREAM TEA,LeicestershireTuesday 10 JuneThe Castle stands on the edge of an escarpment giving dramatic views over theWelland Valley and five counties, with beautiful gardens, including the 19thcentury Rose Garden. The old kitchen has recently been resorted to how it wouldhave looked in 1849 and shows the preparation for a grand dinner. The Great Hallwas built on the instruction of William the Conqueror in 1086 and has a strongTudor atmosphere with portraits of Queen Elizabeth I and her most powerfuladvisors.Includes: Admission and cream tea



SAMLESBURY HALL WITH GUIDED TOUR, LancashireThursday 25 SeptemberBuilt in 1325 Samlesbury Hall is steeped in fascinating history. Retaining itsoriginal black and white interior it is a charming medieval House located closeto the Ribble Valley in Lancashire. Join the Hall’s resident witches for all theghoulish tales of a bygone era when spooky witches roamed the halls.Be transported back in time with an entertaining tour of the hall and engagingtales about its history. Free time for lunch and to re-visit the Hall, delightfulgrounds, including the Tudor Rose Gardens and shop.Includes: Admission and Guided Witch Tour



TYNTESFIELD (NT), SomersetWednesday 23 AprilTyntesfield is a spectacular Victorian country house situated on a ridgeoverlooking the beautiful Yeo Valley. The mansion bristles with towers and turretsand survives with much of its unrivalled Victorian interior intact. Gain an insightinto life below stairs, and admire the sumptuously decorated private chapel –all set in 500-acres of landscaped gardens.Includes: Admission. Please note there is a 10/15 minute walk from thecoach park to the house



WADDESDON MANOR (NT), BuckinghamshireWednesday 23 JulyOn a hilltop, overlooking the Aylesbury Vale, Waddesdon is the last remainingcomplete example of ‘le style Rothschild’. Its 45 rooms combine the highestquality French furniture and decorative arts from the 18th century withmagnificent English portraits and Dutch Old Masters. The garden has colourfulshrubs and mature trees as well as a magnificent aviary.Includes: Admission to House and grounds with refreshments on arrival



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DUXFORD D-DAY ANNIVERSARY SHOW,CambridgeshireSunday 25 MayThe D-Day Anniversary Air Show commemorates the70thanniversary of this decisive military campaign, demonstrating thevital role that aerial warfare played in the invasion of Normandy.The air show will feature fighter, bomber and transport aircraft typesthat would have been seen over the beaches of France, togetherwith thrilling ground content, including a march past by Normandyveterans and serving personnel from the Parachute Regiment.This special D-Day anniversary air show is not to be missed.Includes: Admission



IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUMS:DUXFORD AIR SHOW, CambridgeshireSaturday 13 SeptemberThe show is the highlight of the IWM programme of flying eventsand features an amazing array of aerial displays. Showcasingcontemporary jet aircraft, historic warbirds and show stoppingperformances it is a truly entertaining aerial spectacle.There is plenty of time to explore the museum and theon-site activities before the flying display which starts atapproximately 2pm.Includes: Admission



RAF COSFORD AIR SHOW, Nr TelfordSunday 8 JuneThe Midland’s premier air event, offering non-stop entertainmentboth in the air with displays from a wide variety of aircraft, andon the ground with hundreds of exhibits, colourful stalls and tradestands, military demonstrations and family entertainment.The main focus this year will be the 75th Anniversary ofRAF Cosford and this will be celebrated both in the air andon the ground. Other themes will include 75 years since theSpitfire entered RAF Service and 40 years of service fromthe Jaguar aircraft.Includes: Admission



RAF FAIRFORD INTERNATIONAL AIR TATTOO,GloucestershireSaturday 12 JulyLook to the skies for the greatest flying display in the world –eight hours of non-stop high flying entertainment, crack aerobaticteams from a host of countries, sizzling solo displays plushundreds of aircraft both vintage and modern in a two-milestatic park. Bi-planes from the Great War contrast with themost modern machinery in a magnificent aerial pageant.Includes: Admission



RAF WADDINGTON INTERNATIONAL AIR SHOW,LincolnshireSaturday 5 JulyThis is the largest of the RAF’s official air shows and is wellattended by aircraft from around the western world – includingmany not often seen in the UK. The 7-hour flying display has atruly international flavour and is expected to include at least 3 topinternational display teams. The static aircraft display will featureup to 100 military and civilian aircraft in 3 separate parks.Includes: Admission



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CHURCHILL WAR ROOMS, LondonTuesday 30 SeptemberVisit Churchill War Rooms, part of Imperial War Museums, to discover theoriginal Cabinet War Rooms, the underground headquarters that shelteredChurchill and his wartime government during the Blitz. Explore the historicrooms that once buzzed with strategies and secrets, and also visit theinteractive Churchill Museum. During the afternoon we enjoy a short drivethrough London taking in many of the well-known sights and attractionsincluding the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey and BuckinghamPalace before returning home during the evening.Includes: Admission



CRICH NATIONAL TRAMWAY MUSEUM, DerbyshireTuesday 28 OctoberEnjoy a tram ride through time at Crich Tramway Village, home of theNational Tramway Museum. Travel on vintage trams through a uniqueperiod street and then out into the open countryside for spectacular views.View the fascinating exhibitions and watch from the workshop gallery astrams are lovingly restored. Experience the fascinating Woodland Walkand Sculpture Trail or enjoy some refreshments in the Red Lion Pub andTearooms – There’s lots to see and do to keep the whole familyentertained.Includes: Admission and tram rides



‘ENIGMA’ – THE CODE BREAKERS’ STATION WITHGUIDED TOUR, BuckinghamshireThursday 1 May, Sunday 24 AugustOnce Britain’s Best Kept Secret, today Bletchley Park Home of theCodebreakers is a heritage site. Visitors can explore and experiencethe top secret world of iconic WW2 Codebreaking Huts and Blocks setwithin an atmospheric Victorian estate, where 12,000 people worked incomplete secrecy. Our visit includes a guided tour of the Park, which givesa background to the Code and Cypher School, then through the CryptologyTrail, viewing largest and most comprehensive public display of Enigmamachines in the world.Includes: Admission and guided tour



FLEET AIR ARM MUSEUM WITH GUIDED TOUR,SomersetTuesday 6 MayThe Fleet Air Arm Museum, houses Europe’s largest collection of navalaircraft, plus you can step onboard the first British built Concorde and seethe cockpit first hand. Discover aviation history from the early box kitesand seaplanes through to the remarkable Harrier Jump Jet and modernday helicopters. Travel to the heart of the action with the award winning‘Aircraft Carrier Experience’, where you ‘fly’ by helicopter to the replicaflight deck of the HMS Ark Royal where the sonic and visual experiencewill simply change your perception of aircraft museums.Includes: Tea/coffee upon arrival, admission and a guided tour



GREENWICH AND THE CUTTY SARK, LondonWednesday 17 SeptemberThe Cutty Sark is a true national icon of British maritime History and is thelast surviving tea clipper of her time. Explore the ships rich and tumultuoushistory, her cargos from tea to buffalo horns, and the cultures and lives shehas touched throughout her 140 year lifespan. There is free time inGreenwich in the afternoon.Includes: Admission



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HMS BELFAST, LondonMonday 6 OctoberOriginally a Royal navy light cruiser, today HMS Belfast tells the stories of life onboard this warship during the Second World War and beyond. There’s nine deckspacked full of fascinating wartime history; you can venture into the interactiveOperations Room and see how the ship works, and creep even deeper still into thebowels of the ship in the Engine Room. Check out the view of the Thames from theelevated vantage points and hear first-hand experiences from veterans in the Life atSea Exhibition! The Gun Turret Experience puts visitors right in the midst of a fiercebattle – you’ll hear exactly what it would have sounded like when the ship openedfire in support of Allied troops on D-Day!Includes: Admission



IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM, LondonTuesday 12 AugustThis award-winning museum tells the story of people who have lived, fought anddied in conflicts involving Britain and the Commonwealth since the First World War.Following a lengthy refurbishment, new highlights for 2014 include ‘The First WorldWar Galleries’ and ‘Truth & Memory’ – two exhibitions to mark the centenary ofWorld War 1. Other exhibitions include the ‘New Atrium and Large Objects’ displayarea and such popular attractions as ‘Horrible Histories’, ‘Spies’, ‘The HolocaustExhibition’, ‘A Family in Wartime’ and ‘Extraordinary Heroes’.Admission is free, although entry is payable to select special exhibitions



LONDON TRANSPORT MUSEUM & COVENT GARDENMonday 13 OctoberThe London Transport Museum tells the fascinating story of the History of LondonTransport since the instigation of London’s first public transport system, firstintroduced in 1829. History continues with the rise of horse drawn vehicles, tramsand trolleybuses, through to some of the earliest Motorbuses, giving visitors aninsight into the development of the famous London Double Decker. Located in thesouth east corner of Covent Garden Plazza, there is free time to explore this popularshopping and tourist site.Includes: Admission



MARY ROSE MUSEUM &PORTSMOUTH HISTORIC DOCKYARDSunday 15 JuneThe ship that captured the world’s imagination when she was raised from the seabedin 1982 is the only sixteenth century warship on display anywhere in the world and thebrand new museum her will reunite her with many of her 19,000 artefacts and crew ina unique journey through Tudor life. The most comprehensive collection of Tudorartefacts in the world will be showcased from personal belongings such as woodenbowls, leather shoes and musical instruments to ship’s objects such as longbows andtwo tonne guns. For the first time crew members will be brought to life giving visitorsthe chance to come face to face with the carpenter, cook, archer and even the ship’sdog, ‘Hatch’! There will be free time after your visit to the museum to view all theother attractions at the Historic Dockyard including HMS Warrior and HMS Victory.Includes: All attraction ticket and timed entry to the Mary Rose Museum



MUSEUM OF LONDON – SHERLOCK HOLMES EXHIBITIONWednesday 22 OctoberCome and experience the story of London, told through eight, permanent world-classgalleries which trace the history of the city from prehistoric times through to thepresent day. A new exciting exhibition for 2014 is ‘Sherlock Holmes, which will delveinto the brain of one of the most famous Londoners of all time. Ever since his creationby Arthur Conan Doyle in late-Victorian London, Sherlock Holmes has continued toenthral his readers.Includes: Entrance and admission to the Exhibition





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NATIONAL MEMORIAL ARBORETUM & LICHFIELD,STAFFORDSHIREMonday 28 AprilThe National Memorial Arboretum comprises 150 acres of trees and 130memorials of national significance; you can cover as much or as little of thesite as you wish. It is the home of the moving Armed Forces Memorial whichremembers those who have given their lives since the end of WWII. In 2014to mark the WW1 Centenary, the Arboretum will open a special trail whichwill incorporate specific memorials, trees and dedications to all those whofell between 1914-18. In the afternoon, choose to explore the Arboretumfurther or take our coach to the nearby city of Lichfield, with its Cathedraland many shops. A day not to be missed!Admission is free but donations to the Arboretum can be madeon site



PORT SUNLIGHT MUSEUM & VILLAGE TOUR, WirralTuesday 22 AprilThe historic village of Port Sunlight Museum & Garden Village was createdby William Hesketh Lever for his Sunlight soap factory workers in 1888;almost every building in the village is Grade II listed. Enjoy tea, coffee andbiscuits on arrival followed by a guided tour which brings the village to lifeand there is an engaging Museum where you may encounter characters fromthe village’s past!Includes: A guided tour of village and museum admission



THE ROMAN BATHS, BathWednesday 30 AprilThe Romans built a magnificent temple and bathing complex around Britain’sonly hot spring that still flows with natural hot water. See the water’s sourceand walk where Romans walked on the ancient stone pavements around thesteaming pool. The extensive ruins and treasures from the spring arebeautifully preserved and presented using the best of modern interpretation.There is free time to explore Bath after our visit to this interesting site.Includes: Admission



THE STEAM MUSEUM OF THE GREAT WESTERNRAILWAY & DIDCOT RAILWAY CENTRE, Swindon, &Didcot, OxfordshireWednesday 30 JulyThe Great Western Railway was one of the most recognisable of the oldprivate operators with its express trains of chocolate and cream carriagesbeing pulled by the famous Brunswick green locomotives. The SteamMuseum of the Great Western Railway is housed in a beautifully restoredGrade II railway building in the heart of the former Swindon railway works.The Museum tells the story of the men and women who built, operated andtravelled on the Great Western Railway a railway network that, through thepioneering vision and genius of Isambard Kingdom Brunel, was regarded asthe most advanced in the world. We learn more about GWR on our visit toDidcot Railway Centre and view the unique collection of locomotives.Includes: Admission to both museums



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BUCKINGHAM PALACE WITH LUNCH & THAMES CRUISETuesday 5 August, Monday 11 August, Saturday 16 August,Thursday 28 AugustThis fascinating Buckingham Palace tour includes the world famous Green DrawingRoom, Throne Room, Picture Gallery and the magnificent Ballroom. The title of thisyear’s exhibition is ‘Royal Childhood’ which tells the story of life as a young memberof the Royal Family at Buckingham Palace. The exhibition includes paintings andphotographs, letters, favourite toys and clothing – many items being on display forthe first time. We include lunch and a cruise on the Thames.Includes: Admission to Buckingham Palace, lunch and Thames cruise



FROGMORE HOUSE & SAVILL GARDEN, Near WindsorTuesday 9 SeptemberFrogmore is especially linked with Queen Charlotte, wife of George III and their loveof art and botany is reflected throughout the interiors. The Duchess of Kent lived atFrogmore for over 20 years and her daughter Queen Victoria was a regular visitor.Our guided tour brings the house to life and concludes in The Britannia Room,where a selection of items reflects the interior of the much loved vessel. Wetransfer to The Savill Garden where there is time for lunch and a chance to explorewhat is considered to be one of the finest gardens within Windsor Great Park.Includes: Admission and guided tour of Frogmore and admission toSavill Garden

Depart Henley: 8.15amArrive destination: 11.00am*Depart destination: 4.00pmArrive Henley: 6.30pm*


HAMPTON COURT PALACE, SurreySunday 7 SeptemberThe magnificent red brick Tudor Palace built was by Cardinal Wolsey in 1520 andis involved with 500 years of royal history. Our visit includes Henry VIII’s StateApartments, containing exquisite tapestries, the Chapel Royal with the country’smost resplendent Tudor ceiling and the Tudor Kitchens where you’ll find a roaringlog fire, boiling cauldrons and Tudor delicacies on display. To mark the 300thanniversary of George I’s arrival in Britain there will be a number of Georgianevents and themes throughout the year and new for 2014 is the GeorgianChocolate Kitchen which will host live chocolate making from the Georgianperiod. The landscaped grounds include the famous Maze and you can admirethe magnificent wine fountain.Includes: Admission

Depart Henley: 8.00amArrive destination: 11.00amDepart destination: 5.00pmReturn Henley: 8.00pm


HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT, WestminsterThursday 7 August, Wednesday 27 AugustWe arrive in London with free time for lunch before our visit to the ‘Cradle ofDemocracy’. On arrival at the Sovereign’s Entrance, we are met by our guide andproceed up the stairs used by the Queen for the State Opening of Parliament.During the 75-minute tour you will see the Queen’s Robing Room, the Royal Galleryand the Chamber of the House of Lords. Then, through the Central Lobby into theHouse of Commons and Westminster Hall.Includes: Admission and tour



KENSINGTON PALACE, LondonWednesday 7 MayKensington Palace, a palace of secret stories and public lives has been influencedby generations of royal woman. Experience life as a 17th and 18th century royalcourtier whilst making your way through the magnificent King’s and Queen’s StateApartments adorned with remarkable paintings from the Royal Collection. ‘VictoriaRevealed’ is an exhibition which explores Queen Victoria’s life and reign as wife,mother, Queen and Empress. Also visit ‘Fashion Rules’ to see dresses from thecollection of HM The Queen, Princess Margaret and Diana, Princess of Wales.Includes: AdmissionPlease note there is a short walk to the Palace from the coach park



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KEW PALACE & ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, SurreyFriday 16 MayThe Royal Botanic Gardens cover 300 acres and contain more than 100,000 speciesof plants. There are six wonderful glass and green houses, spectacular gardenssurrounded by lawns, fantastic trees and a tree top walkway for a bird’s-eye view.Kew Palace was the family home of King George III and Queen Charlotte between1800 and 1818. We include a ticket for the Kew Explorer ‘hop-on hop-off’ land trainwhich will enable you to explore at your leisure.Includes: Admission to Palace and Gardens and ticket for Kew Explorerland train



SANDRINGHAM HOUSE, NorfolkFriday 18 JulySandringham House, the private country retreat of Her Majesty the Queen, wasbuilt in 1870 for King Edward VII. The principal ground floor apartments havecollections of porcelain, jade, furniture and family portraits. Sixty acres of gloriousgrounds, described as the finest of the Royal gardens, surround the House andoffer beauty and colour throughout the seasons. Sandringham Museum containsfascinating displays of Royal memorabilia.Includes: Admission



TOWER OF LONDONThursday 16 OctoberThe Tower is home to the dazzling Crown Jewels, including the Imperial StateCrown with its 2,868 diamonds and centuries of remarkable stories. Learn about themany prisoners held here, some in comfort and others less so! The ravens are oneof the Tower’s most famous sights and legend has it that Charles II believed that ifthe ravens were ever to leave the tower, the palace and the kingdom would fall.New at the Tower this year is that for the first time visitors will be able to walkalong three sides of the Tower’s ramparts, including the ‘North Wall Walks’ toBowyer Tower.Includes: Admission

Depart Henley: 8.30amArrive destination: 12.30pm*Depart destination: 5.30pmReturn Henley: 9.00pm*


WINDSOR CASTLETuesday 15 AprilFor 900 years, Windsor Castle has been continuously inhabited and has beenimproved and restored by successive monarchs. Our visit to the Castle and StateApartments includes the intimate rooms of Charles II apartments and the vast areaof the Waterloo Chamber, encompassing St George’s Hall, The Grand ReceptionRoom and the Lantern Lobby. All are furnished with major paintings and artworksfrom the Royal Collection, along with a special exhibition for this year – ‘Capturingthe Castle’, where nineteen watercolours by the artist brothers, Paul and ThomasSandby reveal some of the finest views of Windsor. Also on display will be aselection of rare 18th century guidebooks, offering an intriguing comparison withthe experience of visiting the Castle today.Includes: Admission



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CHESTER WITH CANAL CRUISESunday 31 AugustThis ancient Roman strongpoint retains the main streets ofthe old fort but is now lined with splendid modern shops.Be sure to visit the medieval, two-tiered ‘Rows’ shoppinggalleries, the lovely 1,000 year old cathedral and take time tostroll around the atmospheric city walls. We enjoy a cruise onthe Shropshire Union Canal with high tea and commentary,and see otherwise hidden Roman parts of the city.Includes: Canal cruise and afternoon tea



LIVERPOOL & MERSEY BOAT TRIPSunday 1 JuneLiverpool’s Albert Dock area offers an interesting array ofwaterfront shops, cafes and museums, together with manyreminders of its past. The Tate Gallery, Maritime Museumand the ‘Beatles Story’, a shrine to the legendary pop group,are all found here. We include a fascinating boat trip on theRiver Mersey to see the city from a different angle.Includes: Mersey River cruise



LONDON EYE WITH AFTERNOON TEA &THAMES CRUISEFriday 26 SeptemberEnjoy the unforgettable experience and breathtaking viewsfrom the London Eye before we board a Thames cruiser.We pass many well-known landmarks along the way, such asSt Paul’s Cathedral, Shakespeare’s Globe, HMS Belfast andthe Tower of London. We enjoy afternoon tea while on board.Includes: A ticket for London Eye plus a Thames Rivercruise with afternoon tea

Henley: 7.30amArrive destination:11.30am*Depart destination: 5.30pmReturn Henley: 9.00pm*


PORTSMOUTHMonday 14 AprilPortsmouth is a city steeped in history – From its humblebeginnings as a Saxon fishing village, it developed into thehome of one of the most powerful sea-borne fighting forcesin history. Today, landscaped in to its historic setting, withthe Historic Dockyard and Old Portsmouth only a few minutesaway, we discover Gunwharf Quays, a fabulous shoppingexperience with spectacular views across PortsmouthHarbour. Other nearby attractions include Spinnaker Towerwhich soars elegantly up to 170 metres above PortsmouthHarbour, offering visitors spectacular views – a real‘window on the sea’.



SALISBURY & STONEHENGE (EH), WiltshireThursday 3 AprilThe historic city of Salisbury is dominated by a magnificentmedieval cathedral. The pleasant blend of history, togetherwith a wealth of elegant black and white timbered buildingscombine to make the city a joy to explore. We continue to thenew Stonehenge Visitors Centre with its superb exhibitions,shop and café facilities where we join the shuttle bustransfer for the 10 minute transfer to the 5,000 year oldhistoric Stone Circle site.Includes: Entrance to the New Stonehenge VisitorsCentre and shuttle bus transfers to the Stone Circle


Adult £47.50Concession £46.50Child £44.50Reduction for NationalTrust and EnglishHeritage members

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SALISBURY PANORAMIC WITH GUIDED TOURTuesday 7 OctoberThe route takes you past the original site of Salisbury, Old Sarum andthrough the charming Wiltshire countryside passing some of the beautifulvillages to be found in the Avon Valley. We go past the World Heritage siteof prehistoric Stonehenge, where you can view the monument as we pass,and some of the bronze age burial mounds in the area. When we return toSalisbury the route includes views of the medieval Cathedral with its 404ftspire, the medieval city streets, Market Place with old houses, modernshops and pubs.Includes: Guided tour



SHREWSBURY AND RIVER CRUISE, ShropshireSaturday 26 JulyThe River Severn loop in Shrewsbury is one of the most stunning riverjourneys in the UK. We join ‘Sabrina’, a modern day triple deck passengerboat for a forty minute sailing from Victoria Quay, near the Welsh Bridge,to the English Bridge and back with refreshments served on-board. In theafternoon we are free to explore historical Shrewsbury with its higgledy-piggledy streets, Norman Abbey and black & white Tudor shops and houses.Includes: River cruise with on-board refreshments



THE LIGHT & DARK TOUR, LondonWednesday 1 OctoberThis entertaining day begins with a carvery lunch before we take ourdaylight cable car flight to enjoy a 360-degree view of the City, historicGreenwich, and the Olympic Stadium and many other famous landmarks.We then board our coach for a guided tour to view the capital from adifferent viewpoint including a drive along the Mall to Buckingham Palace.We return to the cable car and there is time for refreshments before oursecond flight, this time in the dark to see London illuminated. A day with adifference!Includes: Lunch, full guided tour of London and two cable car flights



WELLS WITH CATHEDRAL TOUR, SomersetThursday 8 MayWells is a medieval city nestling on the southern side of the Mendip Hillswith a history dating back to Roman times. It received its name from thesprings that bubble up from underground and can be found today in thegardens of the Bishop’s Palace. Wells is the smallest city in England and isdominated by its famous 13th century cathedral. We include a guided tourenjoying its beautiful stained glass windows, elegant chapels and immensesculpture gallery.Includes: Guided tour of Wells Cathedral



WINDSORSaturday 23 AugustWindsor is a town full of history and charm as you will discover when youvisit. The town is of course dominated by Windsor Castle which is over900 years old and the largest inhabited castle in the world. If you decide tovisit make sure you see Queen Mary’s Dolls’ House, designed by famousarchitect Sir Edwin Lutyens in 1924. Don’t miss The Guildhall, Market CrossHouse & Britain’s shortest street or perhaps take a trip on the river.For a different viewpoint try a tour on the open top bus which hasinteresting commentary, you might even learn something the locals don’tknow! Windsor also has an excellent choice of shops and the town centrehas department stores, high street names, a great many specialist shopsand a Saturday Market.



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CIRENCESTER & THE COTSWOLDSFriday 18 AprilWe travel first to the Roman town of Cirencester, the ‘capital’of the Cotswolds, with the opportunity to explore the historictown centre, wander around the Friday market and obtainlunch. Our return journey is through the Cotswolds, making ashort stop in the lovely old town of Burford on the RiverWindrush.



CHESTER AND ECCLESTONGUIDED COACH TOURWednesday 9 AprilWe commence by meeting our local guide for a tour ofEccleston. Built in Victorian times by the first Duke ofWestminster, to house his workers, it has been voted manytimes as one of the country’s best-kept villages. We thencontinue to Chester. Famous for its many half-timbered houses,we have the afternoon to explore the city’s most popular sitesincluding the ‘Rows’, a famous two-tiered medieval shoppingcomplex dating from the Middle Ages.Includes: On-board guide



THE DERBYSHIRE PEAK DISTRICTFriday 2 MayAfter entering the Peak District we make our first stop at thepretty town of Bakewell. Set in an enviable location on thebanks of the Wye, with the river meandering gently throughthe centre, this beautiful old market town is surrounded bystunning countryside and of course is famous for its Puddings.There is plenty of time to try one while you explore. In theafternoon we continue through this stunning landscape as wenegotiate the impressive Snake Pass and through Glossop withits delightful stone houses. We continue to Buxton, home to thefamous opera house and the Pavilion Gardens. We make a stophere before we head home.



LAKE DISTRICT & ULLSWATER CRUISETuesday 1 JulyArriving in the Lakes, we visit the lakeside resort of Bowness-on-Windermere where we spend a relaxing few hours in thisidyllic spot before heading through the rugged splendour of theKirkstone Pass to Glenridding. We board a converted 19thcentury steamer to sail the length of this beautiful lake in theLake District National Park, where the scenery is both variedand spectacular.Includes: Ullswater cruise



‘LAST OF THE SUMMER WINE’ COUNTRY WITHGUIDED MINIBUS TOURWednesday 16 JulyOur day embraces the beautiful scenery of the Pennines,familiar to many as the setting for ‘Last of the Summer Wine’.Upon arrival in Holmfirth, home of ‘Compo’, ‘Clegg’ and ‘Foggy’there is free time to enjoy lunch before a guided minibus tour,seeing many of the favourite haunts. Afterwards, our routetakes us across the edge of the Peak District, making a shortstop before heading for home.Includes: A guided minibus tour

Depart Henley: 8.30amArrive destination:11.30am*Depart Holmfirth: 2.30pmReturn Henley: 7.00pm*


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PERSHORE PLUM TOUR, WorcestershireFriday 15 AugustCelebrating the fruit that made Pershore so famous and as part ofthe month long Plum Festival, we experience the true taste of thecountryside with everything plummy! Meeting our guide at theWayside Farm Shop at Wickhamford we journey around the southside of Bredon Hill before arriving in the Georgian town of Pershorewhich is located on the banks of the River Avon. In the afternoonwe enjoy a tour around the group of villages known locally as theLenches, home to a 70 acre orchard before continuing on to theEvesham Country Park where you will have time to enjoy someserious retail therapy.Includes: On-board guide



RUTLAND ENGLAND’S ‘LITTLE COUNTY’Tuesday 15 JulyRutland is England’s smallest county but there is plenty to see,including of course Rutland Water, one of the most importantwildfowl reserves in Great Britain. We begin our day with a visitto Uppingham, where the traditional buildings reflect the unspoiltnature of the town including the historic market place which datesback to the 13th century. We continue our journey and visitStamford, widely regarded as one of the finest stone towns inEngland. We complete our tour in Oakham, the county town ofRutland which was mentioned in the Doomsday Book and wherethere are many beautiful buildings including a magnificent parishchurch, a castle and a museum.



SCENIC GUIDED TOUR OF THE GOWERSunday 21 SeptemberWe drive along the coastline of Swansea Bay to Mumbles,continuing along the Gower south coast to Rhossili Bay wherewe make a stop for sightseeing and lunch. We continue our drivealong the coastline of North Gower returning to Swansea viaGowerton & Uplands. Enjoy a lively commentary throughout withlocal stories and points of interest.Includes: On-board guide



SCENIC SNOWDONIA & PORTMEIRIONSunday 11 MayA day of unparalleled beauty combined with the wonderfulItalianate architecture of Portmeirion. This famous village where‘The Prisoner’ was filmed is our ultimate destination. The scenicsplendour of lakes and mountains accompany us on our journey;we return via the beautiful valley of Nant Gwynant with views ofSnowdon and Betwys-y-Coed, where we break our journey home.Includes: Admission to Portmeirion



SCENIC COTSWOLDS WITH AFTERNOON TEATuesday 27 MayWe take in some of the best scenery and pretty villages of theCotswolds as we travel to the historic town of Cirencester; wherethere is time to explore and to have lunch. Perhaps visit theCorinium Museum to learn about the history of the Cotswolds andadmire the exhibits. We continue to a picturesque Cotswolds hotel,where we enjoy a delicious afternoon tea.Includes: Afternoon tea



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ABERYSTWYTH, West WalesTuesday 20 MaySituated on the beautiful sweep of Cardigan Bay,Aberystwyth is one of Wales’ favourite traditionalresorts. The attractive seafront boasts manyVictorian and Edwardian buildings and theatmospheric promenade offers various attractionsand views of the surrounding hills and mountains.



BOURNEMOUTHMonday 5 May, Saturday 6 SeptemberWith seven miles of golden sands and sparklingwaters, Bournemouth is one of the south coastsmost popular seaside resorts. There is no shortageof things to see and do, including a fine pier,attractive promenade, a variety of shops andrestaurants and not forgetting award-winningparks and gardens. More unusual attractionsinclude the Bournemouth Eye, a helium filledballoon which rises to a height of 390ft andprovides a panoramic view of the surroundingarea or The Oceanarium, an underwateradventure with hundreds of different speciesfrom around the world.



BRIGHTON, East SussexSaturday 24 MayStylish Brighton has all the ingredients for seasidefun, from the bustling Palace Pier to a stroll alongthe prom. Admire the aquatic creatures at the SeaLife Centre or relax on the beach. There is also theimpressive Royal Pavilion and the boutiques andantiques shops of the quaint Lanes as well as arange of modern stores.



CROMER, NorfolkSunday 10 AugustWith its wide open beaches, spectacular cliffs,famous pier show and interesting museum, Cromeris one of Norfolk’s most attractive seaside resorts.Beautiful landscaped cliff gardens, which bloomwith colour during the summer months, overlookvast stretches of unspoilt beach. There are manyattractions to enjoy, yet the resort has a relaxingatmosphere and still retains an air of Victorian andEdwardian charm with little streets filled withinteresting shops and plenty of places to enjoythe famous Cromer crab.



EASTBOURNE, East SussexSaturday 14 JuneEastbourne is the perfect location for a relaxingday at the seaside. Enjoy the leisurely atmosphereand perhaps visit attractions such as the ‘How WeLived Then’ Museum, The Redoubt Fortress &Military Museum, or simply stroll and try to spotsome of the many blue plaques in the town, givinga clue to some of its most famous residents.



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LLANDUDNO WITH CREAM TEA AT THEMERRION HOTELSaturday 19 JulyLlandudno is known as the "Queen of the WelshResorts" and is the largest seaside resort in Walessituated between the Welsh mainland and the GreatOrme peninsula. There is a wealth of attractionsincluding the longest pier in Wales, a cable carand funicular tramway and of course the beautifulVictorian promenade curving around the baybetween the Great Orme and the Little Orme.We conclude our visit to this elegant Victorianresort with a delicious cream tea at The MerrionHotel, one of our most popular hotels.Includes: Cream tea



SCARBOROUGH, North YorkshireSaturday 7 JuneScarborough was Britain’s first seaside resort andhas been welcoming visitors for over 360 years. It’soverlooked by the historic Scarborough Castle andhas first class attractions such as the award winningSea Life & Marine Sanctuary, the Open Air Theatre,Art Gallery and the refurbished Rotunda Museum.There are also award winning beaches to enjoy.



SIDMOUTH, DevonFriday 27 June, Tuesday 23 SeptemberUnspoilt, unhurried, and a great favourite. Sidmouthis a small, charming and elegant resort with a levelpromenade, interesting shops and colourful floraldisplays. To round off your visit we include a creamtea at one our favourite hotels, The Kingswood &Devoran.Includes: Cream tea



SOUTHWOLD, SuffolkFriday 4 JulySouthwold is a small, charming resort which enjoysa lovely position on the Suffolk Heritage Coast.Despite the Great Fire of 1659, which destroyed agreat deal of Southwold the town contains manybuildings of interest including the impressiveSt. Edmund’s Church, and the Southwold Museum.These are worth a visit as are the iconic beach hutsfor which Southwold is famous. With a safe, sandybeach, working lighthouse, an award-winning pierand a busy harbour, Southwold is a quintessentiallyEnglish resort.



SWANAGE, DorsetMonday 9 JuneThis attractive and friendly resort is the gem ofDorset’s Purbeck Coast and is set in a picturesque,gently curving bay. Flanked by impressive chalk cliffs,the town offers an impressive award winning beach,a flat promenade and a small but interestingshopping area.



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TENBY, PembrokeshireThursday 31 JulyTenby is a delightful little harbour town and seaside resort,and it would be difficult to find a setting more picturesque.The original town of Tenby, called Dinbych y Pysgod in Welshor “little town of fishes”, was established by The Normansand most of the old town walls remain, enclosing the medievaltown behind them. Tenby’s quaint, narrow streets, full ofinteresting little shops, lead to the picturesque harbour.From here take trip to Caldey Island, home to a workingMonastery or just enjoy the miles of golden, sandy beaches.



WESTON-SUPER-MARE, AvonWednesday 28 May, Sunday 22 June,Saturday 20 SeptemberSituated on the Bristol Channel, Weston-Super-Mare is atraditional resort with a spacious, level promenade andattractive parks. Revisit your childhood as you take a strollalong the Grand Pier and enjoy the atmosphere and theentertainment on offer.



WEYMOUTH, DorsetMonday 16 JuneThe great sweep of Weymouth Bay encompasses a superbvista of land and sea.The views from the bay are spectacular, stretching across thehorizon taking in the World Heritage Jurassic Coastline.Weymouth’s fine Georgian seafront is an impressive backdropto the ‘Blue Flag’ award-winning beaches and the seafront isconnected by over three miles of level promenade whichprovides access to the beach, the historic, picturesque harbourand a traffic-free shopping centre.



WHITBY, North YorkshireFriday 30 May, Sunday 27 JulyWhitby’s skyline is dominated by the cliff-top ruins of St. Hilda’sAbbey. This traditional maritime town, with its old cobbledstreets and alleyways which run down to the bustling quayside,picturesque houses and award winning beach, is the perfectplace to spend the day. Visit the Captain Cook MemorialMuseum, the Whitby Museum or the Dracula Experience,or perhaps treat yourself to some Whitby Jet.



WORTHING WITH A CREAM TEA, West SussexMonday 4 AugustWorthing is the largest town in West Sussex and a livelydestination for shopping, eating, entertaining and family funby the seaside. It has award winning beaches as well as thestunning landscape of the South Downs. Strolling along thepalm-lined promenade on the sea front you’ll find activitiesfor the whole family – go-karting, miniature golf, Art Decoarchitecture of Worthing Pier and a tranquil sculpture garden atthe Worthing Museum and Art Gallery. To round off our day weinclude a cream tea at the 3-star Chatsworth Hotel which iscentrally situated near the sea front.Includes: Afternoon cream tea


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BRECON CANAL CRUISEFriday 22 AugustIn the morning we make a stop in Brecon before we spend a peaceful 2 ½hour afternoon cruise along the Monmouthshire and Brecon canal travellingleisurely through the ever-changing scenery of the Brecon Beacons NationalPark. This historical waterway was built before roads and railways and datesback over 200 years. During our cruise, which includes a cream tea on-board,we journey through a canal lock and then over the aqueduct which carriesthe canal over the River Usk.Includes: Canal cruise and cream tea



CRUISING IN THE CHILTERNSMonday 25 AugustWe explore an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty on board our coach,with the help of a Blue Badge guide. There will be an array of colours onview, along with mention of witches, the Rothschild family and the GreatTrain Robbery. We travel to Ivinghoe Beacon, where it is said that on a clearday, you can see seven counties. After time for lunch, we travel along theGrand Union Canal at a sedate pace on board our boat, the ‘Princess of theChilterns’. During our 90 minute cruise, we enjoy tea and homemade cakeand a commentary.Includes: Guided countryside tour, canal cruise and cream tea



LLANGOLLEN ‘THOMAS TELFORD’ CANAL CRUISEWednesday 9 July, Friday 1 AugustOn arrival in Llangollen, there is time to explore and obtain lunch before atwo hour cruise on the motorised narrow boat ‘Thomas Telford’. Our cruisedeparts from Froncysyllte and travels over the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct –romantically known as the ‘Stream in the Sky’ – The country’s biggestnavigable aqueduct towers 126ft above the River Dee and is supported by18 stone piers. Our leisurely cruise continues through the beautiful Vale ofLlangollen to Llangollen Wharf where we rejoin our coach for our journeyhomeward.Includes: One-way canal cruise



LLANGOLLEN HORSE DRAWN BOAT TRIPMonday 2 JuneLlangollen became important because of its prominent position on the mainLondon to Holyhead coaching road which was improved by Thomas Telfordin 1815. The Canal was also constructed around this time and broughtconsiderable changes to Llangollen during the early part of the 19th century.Parts of this canal have now been designated as a World Heritage Site.There is time to explore a little and have lunch before we join our narrowboat for a two hour trip along the canal which carries us through thebeautiful Vale of Llangollen. Sit back and relax as the horse drawn boatglides silently through the Welsh mountains.Includes: Horse drawn boat cruise



MANCHESTER SHIP CANAL CRUISEWednesday 2 JulyA truly memorable journey along the 35-mile stretch of canal. Our cruiseincludes a lively commentary giving a revealing insight into the facts, historyand dramas of one of Britain’s major waterways. Departing from SalfordQuays, our six hour cruise to Liverpool, takes in some spectacular scenery,giving an awe-inspiring sense of how the canal’s construction shaped thecity of Manchester and the North West of England. Refreshments availableon board (not included).Includes: Manchester ship canal cruise



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OLD HARRY ROCKS CRUISE, PooleFriday 29 AugustCruise from Poole Quay past Brownsea Island through the beautiful harbourpast the Sandbanks Chain Ferry out towards Old Harry Rocks. Our cruiseincludes full on-board commentary and refreshments, so sit back and relax andenjoy all the landmarks from the comfort of the wonderful upper viewing deck.Upon our return we are free to discover the bustling atmosphere of Poole Quaywith its factory price shopping, restaurants, bars & cafes.Includes: Old Harry Rocks cruise, including refreshments



RIVER DEE CRUISE, CheshireFriday 19th SeptemberToday we head to Chester where there is time to explore this Romansettlement. Chester is arguably the richest city in Britain for archaeological andarchitectural treasures preserved to this day from the time of the Romanoccupation. Perhaps take a look at The Rows, a continuous line of balconiesand with shops at street and first-floor levels which have been existence in the14th century and are unique to Chester. After lunch we board the boat for a2 hour cruise. This superb cruise passes Heron Bridge and Eccleston Ferry,through the meandering crook of the Dee and ‘Eaton Estate’ before reachingthe spectacular sight of the Iron Bridge, before returning to Chester.Includes: River Dee cruise



TIVERTON CANAL CRUISE & KNIGHTSHAYES (NT),DevonTuesday 5 AugustKnightshayes is a Victorian gothic country house with richly decorated interiorsand fine gardens featuring a water lily pond, topiary, specimen trees and rareshrubs. After lunch (not included) we drive to nearby Tiverton for our 2 ½ hourhorse-drawn canal cruise on the Great Western Canal to East Manley.Here there is the opportunity to take the short walk to see Brunel’s historicalaqueduct located nearby or simply talk to the horse as he rests for a whileunder the shade of a tree. We are sure that this cruise, full of memorabletales, anecdotes and historical facts will prove to be a popular addition toour programme.Includes: Admission to Knightshayes and Tiverton Canal cruise

Depart Henley: 7.30amArrive Knightshayes:10.45am*Depart Knightshayes 1.30pmArrive Tiverton: 2.00pm*Depart Tiverton: 5.00pmReturn Henley: 8.15pm*

Adult £57.50Concession £56.50Child £54.50Reductions available for(NT) National TrustMembers

WYE VALLEY CRUISEWednesday 23 JulySpend the morning in the historic town of Ross on Wye with its impressive17th century market hall and Tudor timbered houses, with the opportunity toobtain lunch. We join our cruise on the River Wye and learn about thesurrounding countryside from the knowledgeable boat master, followed by acream tea in the nearby 16th century Old Court Manor House.Includes: Wye Valley river cruise and afternoon cream tea



WESTMINSTER TO GREENWICH CRUISE, LondonFriday 13 JuneThe Thames has always been at the very heart of London and what better wayto see the landmark sights of our capital than via our Citycruises pleasure cruise.Commencing at Westminster we sail past the majestic Houses of Parliamentthen under London Bridge, then via The Shard; Europe’s tallest building to theancient Tower of London and finally to the Royal Palace at Greenwich. Here, weare in the heart of the redeveloped area where the Cutty Sark is just a stones’throw away from the National Maritime Museum and the city centre. Free timefor lunch and an afternoon at leisure to explore the Museums.Includes: Westminster to Greenwich cruise



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ABERGAVENNY ANDBRECON MOUNTAIN RAILWAYThursday 11 SeptemberWe head to the bustling market town of Abergavenny with time toexplore and obtain lunch. Afterwards, we travel along the ‘Headsof the Valleys’ road to Pant where we enjoy a return ride behind avintage steam locomotive. We pass through beautiful scenery intothe Brecon Beacons National Park, travelling the full length of theTaf Fechan Reservoir to Dol-y-Gaer.Includes: Return train ride



EAST LANCS RAILWAY AND BURYWednesday 21 MayWe drive north to the former Mill town of Bury, located on the banksof the River Irwell. Regionally known for its popular open-air marketwe have time to explore the stalls or perhaps pay a visit the nearbyTransport Museum before joining our return train to Rawtenstall.Enjoy a captivating journey to discover the regions rich transportheritage, taking in the tunnels, viaducts, historic towns and villagesscattered along Irwell Vale and the edge of the West Pennine Moors.Includes: Return train ride



COTSWOLDS WARTIME EVENTSaturday 26 AprilEnjoy a nostalgic day on the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railwayas the line between Cheltenham and Toddington is transformed into abygone era. Popularly known in the War years as the HoneybourneLine, it provided connections to all parts of the country and washeavily used for freight, troop movements and moving produce fromthe Vale of Evesham. Board the train at Cheltenham and mingle withsoldiers on leave and listen to wartime songs & melodies. Travel theline to Winchcombe and Toddington and view displays of Military &Civilian vehicles from the period and the Model Railway.Includes: Unlimited travel between Cheltenham & Toddington



STEAMING THROUGH THE COTSWOLDSWednesday 20 AugustThe Gloucestershire and Warwickshire Railway recreates the GoldenAge of Steam with an enchanting 25-mile round trip through theCotswold Hills with glorious views across the Vale of Evesham.We see Toddington, Winchcombe, the Greet Tunnel and the DixtonCutting as well as the reopened extension of the line to CheltenhamRacecourse. Here our coach is waiting to take us into Cheltenham fora few hours before returning to the station for the return journey.Includes: Return train ride



HAWORTH AND THE KEIGHLEY &WORTH VALLEY RAILWAYTuesday 15 JulyWe travel first to Haworth, a fine Yorkshire hill village with itscobbled main street, famous for its connections with the Brontësisters. We continue to nearby Oxenhope where we join a steamhauled train on the superbly preserved Keighley & Worth ValleyRailway. Enjoy a return journey through the heart of Brontë Country –throughout your journey there is lovely countryside made famous inthe film classic ‘The Railway Children’.Includes: Return train ride



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LLANFAIR LIGHT RAILWAY & LUDLOWTuesday 24 JuneWe drive to Welshpool where we board our train which ambles throughpicturesque and ever-changing scenery along the secluded rivers ofrural Wales. We arrive in Llanfair Caereinon where there is time tostretch our legs and enjoy a spot of lunch before our return train backto Welshpool. Here, we rejoin our coach and continue on to Ludlow.There’s plenty of time to explore this lovely town with its harmoniousmix of medieval, Tudor, Stuart and Georgian buildings, dominated bythe 11th century castle.Includes: Return train ride

Depart Henley: 8.30amArrive Welshpool:10.45am*Depart Ludlow: 5.00pmReturn Henley: 6.30pm*


MID-HANTS RAILWAY & MILESTONES, HampshireThursday 3 JulyWe commence our day with a visit to Milestones – a living historymuseum where you can wander down cobbled streets, meet the staffdressed in period costume, and explore the shops and factories toexperience everyday life from 1810 to 1950. Next we continue toAylesford where we enjoy a return train ride on the preserved Mid-Hants Railway to Alton. Known locally as the ‘Watercress Line’, dueto the fact that formerly the line was used to transport locally grownwatercress to markets in London.Includes: Admission to Milestones and return train ride

Depart Henley: 8.00amArrive Milestones:11.00am*Depart Milestones: 1.30pmArrive Aylesford: 2.00pm*Depart Aylesford: 4.45pmReturn Henley: 8.15pm*


PEAK RAILWAY & SCENIC DERBYSHIRETuesday 17 JuneWe make our way through stunning Peak District scenery to the historictown of Buxton, where we make a short stop for coffee. We continuethrough the majestic scenery to Bakewell where there is time to exploreand have lunch and perhaps try a pudding or two! We then make theshort journey to Rowsley Railway Station, where enjoy a nostalgicreturn train ride on the Peak Railway to Matlock. Closed to the mainline in 1968, the route formed part of the old Midland Main Linebetween Manchester Central and London St Pancras.Includes: Return train ride



PORTMEIRION & FFESTINIOG RAILWAYWednesday 11 JuneWe drive to Blaenau Ffestiniog where we join the historic FfestiniogRailway for a 13 ½ mile memorable train ride to Porthmadog.After pausing for lunch (not included) we continue to Portmeirion,an Italianate village overlooking the shores of Cardigan Bay, wherethere is time to explore the Italian style shops and houses.The classic TV series ‘The Prisoner’ was filmed here.Includes: Train ride and admission to Portmeirion



SEASIDE & STEAM IN DORSETSaturday 9 AugustWe travel to the Swanage Railway at Norden, where we enjoy a trulyscenic heritage train ride to Swanage. Our route takes us past thepicture-postcard village of Corfe Castle, travelling through the PurbeckHills then down to Swanage Bay. Attractions in Swanage includeDurlston Castle and Country Park, and the Swanage Heritage Centre,as well as the large sandy beach, which is a short level walk from thestation. We have a few hours to enjoy the Blue Flag beach and townthen home via the Sandbanks Ferry and its spectacular views overBrownsea Island and Poole Bay.Includes: Train ride and Sandbanks ferry





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SEVERN VALLEY RAILWAY, KidderminsterFriday 6 JuneWe join one of the steam trains in Kidderminster which operatesalong this superbly restored branch line for a relaxing ride throughthe Worcestershire countryside. Look out for various stations along theway, together with lovely views of the Severn Valley. We arrive inBridgnorth where there is plenty of time to explore before our returntrain. Bridgnorth consists of a High and a Low Town – Access to bothwill involve some degree of walking. Also access from the station toHigh Town is via a high elevated footbridge.Includes: Return train ride



SNOWDON MOUNTAIN RAILWAYSunday 17 AugustA truly majestic mountain adventure – Snowdonia boasts dramaticlandscapes and scenery. Prior to boarding our train we can watch a freefilm presentation on the area and then we’re off towards the summit ofMount Snowdon, which at 3,560ft (1,085m) is the highest mountain inEngland and Wales. Our train journey lasts approximately 2 ½ hours andwith weather permitting we can enjoy the truly spectacular views.Includes: Return train ride



SOUTH DEVON RAILWAY & BUCKFAST ABBEYFriday 25 JulyOur day commences with a visit to Buckfast Abbey. We have time toexplore the Abbey which was founded in the 11th century and is stillhome to a community of Benedictine Monks. After lunch (not included)we enjoy a delightful return steam train ride alongside the River Dartto Totnes on a preserved Great Western branch line. Upon our returnto Buckfastleigh we include a cream tea in the refreshment rooms priorto our return homeward.Includes: Return train ride and afternoon cream tea



WEST SOMERSET RAILWAY AUTUMN STEAM GALAThursday 2 OctoberThe West Somerset Railway is one of Britain’s longest standard gaugeheritage railways running some 20 miles from Minehead on theSomerset Coast through the Quantock Hills to Bishops Lydeard.The Autumn Steam Gala will feature an intensive train timetable witha number of visiting locomotives supported by the WSR ‘Home Fleet’.We drive to Minehead where we collect our Day Rover tickets allowingus the freedom to come and go as we please – A great day out for notonly the keen rail enthusiast but for the whole family too.Includes: ‘Day Rover’ ticket allowing unlimited train travel



WEST SOMERSET SEASIDE & STEAMMonday 21 JulyA delightful family day as we travel to Somerset to board the charmingWest Somerset Railway for a 20-mile ride, with views of the QuantockHills and the Bristol Channel. Travelling to Bishops Lydeard memories ofa bygone era abound as we ‘puff’ away to Minehead in time to obtainlunch. Minehead is where Exmoor meets the sea. Sitting on the veryedge of the National Park, Minehead is ideal for lovers of the coastand the countryside. Minehead offers traditional seaside fun, with itspromenade and long, sandy beach. The afternoon is free to enjoy thisattractive seaside resort.Includes: Train ride



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BIDDULPH GRANGE GARDEN (NT) &THE PEAK DISTRICT, StaffordshireThursday 29 MayWe stop in Buxton en route to this amazing Victorian garden which wascreated by Darwin contemporary James Bateman. The plant collectioncomes from all over the world – enjoy a global journey from an Italianterrace to an Egyptian pyramid, via a Himalayan glen and Chinese-inspired garden. Discover the oldest surviving golden larch in Britainand explore the Geological Gallery: as you travel through time thebiblical story of creation unfolds against a backdrop of science.Includes: AdmissionPlease note that there are many steps throughout the garden


Adult £38.50Concession £37.50Child £32.50Reduction available forNational Trust members

BLENHEIM FLOWER SHOW, OxfordshireSaturday 21 JuneThe Blenheim Palace Flower Show has the finest exhibitors fromaround The UK. Whether you have a small city garden or a large countrygarden the show is packed with everything to make your garden &home look fantastic. This event is much more than just horticulture withcelebrity chefs appearing in the Fine Food and Wine Tasting marquees.The Indoor Shopping Village will be stacked with a variety of great giftideas, handmade crafts, locally sourced goods and unusual products.Includes: Admission to Blenheim Palace



BRIDGEMERE GARDEN WORLD& DOROTHY CLIVE GARDENSWednesday 25 JuneWe commence with a visit to Bridgemere Garden World, one ofBritain’s largest garden centres, located on the borders of Cheshire,Staffordshire and Shropshire. With a nursery growing nearly a millionplants a year and six acres of themed, award-winning show gardens.After lunch (not included) we continue to the Dorothy Clive Garden nearMarket Drayton where we can explore the 12 acres of relaxing gardensset amidst glorious countryside.Includes: Admission



CHELSEA FLOWER SHOW, LondonThursday 22 MayWe make our way to Chelsea, arriving at the Show in the afternoon.The Royal Horticultural Society Flower Show is a fabulous pot-pourri ofcolour, fragrance, seasons and styles which has delighted the world’sgardeners for over 80 years. It features the latest trends and ultimatedesign from the cream of garden designers and is a feast for theimagination!Includes: Admission (half day entrance at 3.00pm)



CHELSWORTH OPEN GARDENS DAY, SuffolkSunday 29 JuneChelsworth is a quintessential English village situated in the beautifulBrett valley just a few miles from Lavenham and is considered by manyto be one of the prettiest in the whole of England. For over 40 years,the residents of Chelsworth have opened their wonderful privategardens to the General Public on the last Sunday in June. There areover 20 gardens to view, homemade teas, live music, plant producestalls, food stands and tours of selected gardens; step back in timeand enjoy the community spirit.Includes: Admission



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DUNHAM MASSEY (NT), CheshireMonday 7 JulyDunham Massey is set in a magnificent 300-acre deer-park and ishome to one of the North’s great gardens and has recently added aspectacular new rose garden for visitors to enjoy. New for 2014 andto mark the centenary of the First World War, parts of the Georgianmansion are being transformed back into Stamford Military Hospitalas it was between 1917 and 1919 when it provided sanctuary for 281soldiers from the trenches.Includes: Admission


Adult £44.50Concession £43.50Child £39.50Reduction available forNational Trust members

EXBURY GARDENS & STEAM RAILWAY, HampshireTuesday 19 AugustExbury is a magical place located within the New Forest National Park.The Gardens are a spectacular 200 acre site, world famous for theRothschild Collection of rhododendrons, azaleas, camellias and raretrees and shrubs. Discover the hidden beauty and escape the cares ofthe world as you explore a myriad of pathways or let the train take thestrain on our included 20 minute steam train journey through thegardens.Includes: Admission and steam train ride



GARDENERS WORLD LIVE (NEC Birmingham)Thursday 12 JuneBBC Gardeners’ World Live featuring The RHS Flower Show Birminghamis promising to be one of the best days out this summer with expertadvice, hundreds of exhibitors and of course demonstrations frommembers of the Gardeners’ World team.With over 100 nurseries in the RHS Floral Marquee and an estimated40 Gardens you’ll have direct access to top garden designers andexperts. On top of this there will be over 400 stands to shop until youdrop and of course free entry to the BBC Good Food Show Summer!”Includes: Admission



HAMPTON COURT INTERNATIONAL FLOWER SHOW,SurreySunday 13 JulyBritain’s gardening charity, the Royal Horticultural Society, has along and interesting history dating from 1804. Founded under thetitle The Horticultural Society of London, by Sir Joseph Banks and JohnWedgwood, its aim was to collect plant information and encourage theimprovement of horticultural practice. Now each summer, the spaciousparkland surrounding the Hampton Court Palace becomes home to theWorld’s largest flower show, featuring eight floral marquees and 25beautiful show gardens. The ideal opportunity to find inspiration foryour own gardenIncludes: Admission



HEREFORD CATHEDRAL FESTIVAL OF FLOWERSThursday 4 SeptemberFlowers have been used through the centuries to decorate and enhancethe beauty of this ancient building. Flower designers and arrangers fromthroughout the area will come together for this event to create abreathtaking feast of colour and design. A kaleidoscope of colour willmeet visitors as soon as they enter the great West Doors until you leavethrough the historic black and white gateway of the Bishop’s Palace.Includes: Timed slot entrance at 11.00am



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KEW GARDENS, SurreyWednesday 30 JulyEnchanting at any time of the year, enjoy the 300 acres of the RoyalBotanical Gardens at Kew in your favourite season; perhaps youprefer summer blooms or the rich shades of autumn. Once belongingto the Royal Family, the gardens contain more than 100,000 species insix wonderful glasshouses plus spectacular gardens, surrounded bylawns and fantastic trees. The restored Chinese Pagoda is worth avisit and there is a land train which, for a supplementary fare, willtransport you around the gardens.Includes: Admission to Palace and Gardens

Depart Henley: 8.30pmArrive destination:11.30am*Depart destination: 5.00pmReturn Henley: 8.00pm*


KNOWSLEY SAFARI PARK, Prescot, MerseysideMonday 18 AugustCome to Knowsley Safari Park and experience the wild with a guidedSafari Drive. On our five mile drive through the Park we’ll see a hostof exotic animals, including tigers, elephants, white rhinos, lions,buffalo, wildebeest, bison and much more. Other attractions includethe birds of prey centre, where we can see amazing flying displaysand the incredible Sea Lion Show where we can watch theirunderwater antics.Includes: Admission and guided tour.Please note that our coach does not enter the Baboon enclosurewithin the ‘Monkey Jungle’ section of the Safari Park



LAKE VYRNWY RSPB & A CREAM TEA, PowysWednesday 4 JuneNestling in a stunning setting in mid-Wales, Lake Vyrnwy is setamidst the remote and beautiful Berwyn Mountains, with spectacularwaterfalls, and unspoilt open countryside. Pausing en-route atShrewsbury we arrive in time for lunch (not included) and thenenjoy a guided coach tour of the 24,000 acres of RSPB Reserve.With viewpoints and hides around the lake we have an opportunityto observe the amazing variety of birds and scenery before reachingLake Vyrnwy hotel for afternoon tea before returning home.Includes: Guided tour and cream tea



LYME PARK (NT), CheshireTuesday 8 JulyNestling on the edge of the Peak District, Lyme Park, House andGarden was once home to the Legh family and was, in its heyday,a great sporting estate. Lyme is now managed by the National Trustand was used as a location for the BBC adaptation of Pride andPrejudice. The 17 acre Victorian garden boasts impressive beddingschemes, a sunken parterre, an Edwardian rose garden; herbaceousborders a reflection lake and ravine garden.Includes: Admission


Adult £43.50Concession £44.50Child £39.50Reductions for NationalTrust members

MALVERN SPRING GARDENING SHOW,WorcestershireSunday 11 MayThe region’s biggest and brightest gardening show, with magnificentfloral displays, courtyard gardens, floral art show and a rural craftmarquee. RHS experts are on hand to give practical advice and thereis a whole host of opportunities for gardeners, horticulturists andhomemakers. There are plenty of refreshment facilities and picnicspots.Includes: Admission





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MALVERN AUTUMN GARDENING SHOW,WorcestershireSaturday 27 SeptemberMalvern’s annual pageant of food, fruit, forestry and flowers givesa flavour of the countryside at its autumnal best. Enjoy the richcoloured blooms of the RHS Flower Show. Marvel at giant vegetableexhibits and relish the taste of homemade food and wine. An action-packed programme of entertainment, classic cars, vintage machinery,animal encounters, bargain plants and country crafts complete atremendous day out.Includes: Admission



MOTTISFONT ABBEY (NT), HampshireThursday 26 JuneMottisfont Abbey is set in glorious grounds alongside the fast-flowingRiver Test. It offers many layers of history for the visitor to explore,including the Gothic remains of the original 13th-century Augustinianpriory.Ancient trees, bubbling brooks and rolling lawns frame thislovely old house and the walled gardens house the national collectionof old-fashioned roses. The gardens are a delight of colour andfragrance all year round. In the afternoon we include a cream teaprior to our return home.Includes: Admission and cream tea



NEWPORT RSPB WETLANDS NATURE RESERVEFriday 20 JuneWe include a guided walk as we wander through the vast reedbedsand enjoy the wonderful views of the Severn Estuary. Stroll throughshady woodland and see a wide variety of habitats. There arenumerous wildlife spectacles for you to see at Newport Wetlandsfrom the elusive bearded tit to wading birds like the avocet – everyseason brings new things to see. Also, from the Visitors Centre it ispossible to follow the ‘Orchid Trail’ from which, at the right time ofthe year, you can see up to six wild orchid species.Includes: Guided walk and refreshments



SHEFFIELD PARK (NT) & BLUEBELL RAILWAY,East SussexFriday 9 MayThis magnificent informal landscape garden was laid out in the 18thcentury by ‘Capability’ Brown, with the 4 original lakes forming thecentrepiece. There are dramatic colours in all corners of the garden.After time to explore and have lunch, we board a train for a returnride on a steam locomotive of the Bluebell Railway through thepicturesque Sussex countryside.Includes: Admission and return train ride.


Adult £51.50Concession £50.50Child £46.50Reduction for NationalTrust members

SHREWSBURY FLOWER SHOW, ShropshireFriday 8 AugustShrewsbury is a pretty floral place most of the time which is notsurprising for a town where Percy Thrower was Parks Superintendentfor 28 years and for more than a century the Shrewsbury Flower Showhas been held in the picturesque setting of Shrewsbury’s beautiful 29-acre Quarry Park. More than three million blooms fill the show’s threehuge marquees, with hundreds of displays, live entertainment in thearena, along with home and craft displays. This is not just a show forgardeners; it has something for everyone.Includes: Admission



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SOUTHPORT FLOWER SHOW, LancashireThursday 14 AugustLocated in Victoria Park and within easy walking distance of Southport towncentre, Southport Flower Show takes place every August. The showfeatures stunning show gardens, the finest flower and vegetable displays,specialist foods and books, celebrity guests and much more. The showoffers visitors a lot more than just flowers to look at, with cookerydemonstrations and the North West Book Festival as well as horse ridingdisplays.Includes: Admission



STOURHEAD AUTUMN COLOURS (NT), WiltshireThursday 30 OctoberA world famous landscape garden, built by the Hoare family, with amagnificent lake reflecting classical temples, mystical grottoes and rare andexotic trees. In 2014 Stourhead launches ‘Harry’s Story’ – an emotionaljourney through the eyes of the heir to the Stourhead estate, Harry Hoare,a sickly child who still went away to fight in the First World War and wastragically killed in battle. The exhibition tells stories of childhood memories,love, war and tragedy, and stories of family drama, restoration and survival.The garden and house are at the heart of a 2.650 acre estate where chalkdowns, ancient woods and farmland are managed for wildlife and for youto explore.Includes: Admission to the House and Gardens



TATTON PARK GARDENS WITH TOUR, CheshireTuesday 3 JuneThe 50 acres of gardens at Tatton have been developing for over 200 yearswith each successive owner of the Tatton Park estate playing their part inits evolution. Lewis William Wyatt and Joseph Paxton, architect of CrystalPalace, designed various elements including the Conservatory which hasjust undergone a comprehensive restoration programme. Today it is analmost complete picture of how the gardens existed in Edwardian timesand during our guided tour we find out more about the different areas ofTatton Park’s gardens including the walled kitchen garden and theJapanese garden.Includes: Guided tour of Garden and admission to the Mansion



TATTON PARK FLOWER SHOW, CheshireThursday 24 JulyThe beautiful splendour of Tatton Park provides the perfect backdrop forthe RHS Flower Show. With an exclusive mix of design ideas, horticulturalexcellence and great shopping, the show includes marquees featuringglorious floral displays from RHS award-winning nurseries, the RHSNational Flowerbed Competition and the ‘Country Living Magazine Pavilion’,making this one of the biggest events in the gardening calendar.Includes: Admission



THE VALE OF GLAMORGAN & DYFFRYN GARDENS (NT)Tuesday 12 AugustArriving in the Cardiff area we meet our guide for a tour of the Vale ofGlamorgan. We visit the bustling town of Bridgend before enjoying a scenicdrive along the Glamorgan Heritage Coast to Dyffryn House and Gardens.The House is now run by the National Trust and is undergoing a multi-million pound transformation to restore it to its former glory. The superbEdwardian Gardens contain some of the finest features of traditional Britishgarden design including an interesting arboretum which contains excellentspecimens of familiar species and many more exotic trees.Includes: Guided tour and entrance to House and Gardens




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BAKEWELL MARKET &PEAK DISTRICTMonday 1 SeptemberWe journey through wonderful Derbyshire Dale’sscenery to visit the bustling weekly market ofBakewell, famous for its puddings! Browse amongthe many market stalls before we return throughthe Derbyshire countryside.



CLARKS VILLAGE, SomersetWednesday 15 OctoberEverybody loves a bargain and at Clarks villageyou’ll be spoilt for choice. This was the first andis still the foremost in factory shopping centres.As you walk through the village around everycorner you’ll find famous names offering qualitygoods straight from the factory. Fashion, china,glassware, homeward, books, sportswear, toysand electrical goods are all here along with cafes,restaurants and licenced bars.



GLOUCESTER & GLOUCESTER QUAYSSaturday 17 MayWith around 50 outlet stores, Gloucester Quaysis a great place to indulge your shopping habit.Gloucester Antiques Centre is a present dayAladdin’s cave, containing a treasure trove ofantiques, collectables and curios. The main streetsof the town – Northgate, Eastgate, Southgate andWestgate – are pedestrianised and make shoppinga pleasant experience.



PORTOBELLO MARKET, LondonSaturday 12 AprilOne of the most famous street markets in theworld and a popular destination for locals andvisitors alike. Located in the heart of Notting Hill,the area made famous in the film of the samename, the market has various distinct sections –antiques, fruit and vegetables, new goods, secondhand goods and a fashion market. The atmosphereis second to none and this is sure to be anenjoyable day out!



SKIPTON MARKET & CRUISEWednesday 13 AugustSkipton Market is unique and traces its historyback to medieval times when a Royal Chartergranted consent for the holding of a fair on SkiptonHigh Street. Today, stalls sell a variety of goodsfrom organic meat, cheese and vegetables throughto all todays modern amenity needs. We combineour visit with a delightful 1 ¼ hour cruise throughthe Yorkshire Dales on the 200 years old Leeds andLiverpool Canal which includes refreshments.Includes: Canal cruise



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HEMSWELL ANTIQUES & HISTORIC LINCOLNMonday 22 SeptemberHemswell Antiques Centre is situated on the former site of RAFHemswell, approximately 14 miles north of Lincoln. Here we candiscover Europe’s largest selection of dealers who can offer you thewidest possible range of antiques, collectables and antique furniture.Located within three separate buildings you will find around threehundred display areas, which will keep you enthralled for hours.Take your time to wander through their vast array of bygone treasuresand – who knows – you may discover that antiques bargain you’ve beensearching for? In the afternoon we visit the historic City of Lincoln withits awe inspiring cathedral where we can look back at over 2000 yearsof history and discover the cities Roman, Norman, Medieval, Tudor andGeorgian heritage.Includes: Admission

Depart Henley: 8.30amArrive Hemswell 11.00am*Depart Hemswell 2.00pmArrive Lincoln 2.30pm*Depart destination 5.00pmReturn Henley: 7.00pm*


INTERNATIONAL ANTIQUES& COLLECTORS FAIR OF WALESSunday 4 MayThe International Spring Antiques Fair of Wales takes place at theRoyal Welsh Showground, Builth Wells and attracts up to a thousandstand holders from across the continent. Set in Mid-Wales on theWelsh – English border amidst beautiful countryside, the Fair is held intwo huge exhibition halls and up to eight other undercover buildings.The Builth Fair promises a to be a great addition to our popular‘Antique Fairs’ section.Includes: Admission

Depart Henley: 8.30amArrive destination:11.00am*Depart destination 4.30pmReturn Henley: 7.00pm*


NEWARK ANTIQUE FAIR, NottinghamshireThursday 5 JuneThis is Europe’s largest antique fair and there are over 4,000 stallswhere you can find everything imaginable including furniture, rugs,paintings, maps, sports memorabilia and toys. A fascinating day out –you never know what treasures you may discover!!Includes: Admission



PETERBOROUGH FESTIVAL OF ANTIQUESFriday 3 OctoberFirst held in 1999 Peterborough is one the largest antique fairs in thecountry and takes place at the East of England Showground. The eventattracts over 1,700 exhibitors with over 1,000 of them inside theexhibition halls which contain a spectacular array of antiques andcollectables. Refreshments are available from the restaurant, or oneof the many food outlets, all selling home grown produce.Includes: Admission

Depart Henley: 9.00amArrive destination:11.00am*Depart destination 4.00pmReturn Henley: 6.00pm*


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MAKING ENQUIRIES AND BOOKING YOUR EXCURSION


INFORMATION AND ADVICEContact our Travel Office at Henley in Arden. Callers are welcome atour offices at Liveridge Hill (on the Birmingham Road A3400, just northof Henley) where there is ample free parking. You will find ourcheerful staff happy to answer any queries you may have.

EXCURSION & SHOWTIME BOOKINGSTo make a provisional booking, a simple telephone call is all that isneeded. We will hold places for you without obligation for 7 days.You can book directly with our Travel Office, through an appointedTravel Agent, or on-line at www.johnsonscoaches.co.uk. Please notethat provisional bookings will be cancelled automatically if payment isnot received within 7 days.

CONFIRMATION OF BOOKINGIn order to confirm your booking, we require payment in full within7 days. Once payment is received, we will send yourconfirmation/receipt, the number and location of seats booked.Pick-up times will be confirmed within five days of the excursiondeparture date. Please check your confirmation details carefully aslate alterations will incur charges.

METHODS OF PAYMENTAll normal methods of payment, including cash, are possible at ourOffices. By post, with a cheque (a booking form is enclosed for yourconvenience) or by debit/credit card – i.e. Switch, Visa, Mastercard,by telephone or by post. PLEASE MAKE CHEQUES PAYABLE TO:‘JOHNSONS COACH TRAVEL’. Please note there is a 2% charge forpayments made by credit card.

REDUCTIONS FOR SENIOR CITIZENS, STUDENTS & CHILDRENSenior Citizens and Students (with a valid student card) are carried atthe Concession rate. Children aged 4-14 are carried at the Child rateslisted in this brochure. Please note we cannot accept unaccompaniedchildren below 14 years of age.

CANCELLATION(a) BY THE COMPANY – should circumstances arise where, due toless than 20 bookings, we are forced to cancel any excursion; allmonies paid by all passengers for that particular excursion will be

refunded. Following that, the Company shall be exempt from anyfurther liability. However, in addition to this, we will offer a 5%discount off the price of an alternative excursion booked as a resultof the cancellation.(b) BY THE PASSENGER – Excursion Bookings. You may cancel yourbooking at any time prior to departure, subject to the followingconditions:

(i) For cancellations notified to us more than 7 days prior to thedeparture of the excursion, a £5.00 charge per booking is made.(ii) For cancellations for which less than 7 (but more than 1) cleardays notice is received, a £15.00 per person charge is made.(iii) For cancellations made within 1 day of the excursion, the fullcost of the excursion will be charged.(iv) Special cancellation charges may apply where admissiontickets are purchased in advance.

(c) BY THE PASSENGER – Showtime Bookings. You may cancel yourbooking at any time prior to departure, subject to the followingconditions:

(i) Should cancellation occur at any time prior to departure, acharge will be made for the relevant show ticket cost includedwith your Showtime excursion, plus £10 per person to coveradministration, unless the tickets are re-sold.(ii) Where tickets are re-sold, a £10 per person administrationcharge will be made.

PERFORMING ARTISTSFor some shows, it may be advertised that a well-known personalityis taking a starring role. We cannot be held liable, if on the date ofour visit, the personality is unable to perform and is replaced by anunderstudy.

ALTERATIONSThe Company reserves the right to alter excursions or prices, the sizeand specification of the vehicle used, or to cancel any excursion listedin this brochure. Please note that if you request a change of boardingpoint, this may incur an administration charge.

ADMISSION CHARGESAre included in all prices unless stated.

BOARDING INFORMATIONNotification of Boarding TimesYou will be informed of your pick up time by post, 5 days prior to the departure of theexcursion. If you have not received your pick up time within 3 days of departure, pleasecontact our Travel Office on 01564 797000 (Option 0).

Group BookingWhen reserving 15 or more places in a single booking, we are pleased to offer 1 pick-upfrom a location of your choice (Subject to vehicular access). Discounts may also beavailable dependant on numbers booked.

Late BookingIf your booking is made within 7 days of departure, some pick up points may not beavailable and payment in full is required at the time of booking. Please check with ourReservations staff who will be happy to advise you.

Feeder VehiclesFeeder vehicles may be used to bring you to join the main coach.Please note that the feeder vehicle may be a Coach, Minibus or Taxi.

CoachesFor your comfort and peace of mind, all our ‘Club Class’ coaches have the followingluxury features:• Extra legroom and reclining seats • Seat belts on all seats• Toilet/washroom • Hi floor style for excellent sightseeing• No smoking • Air conditioning

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our 49 seat ‘Futura’

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BOARDING POINTS FOR ALL EXCURSIONS

Acocks Green Acocks Green Bowl, Westley RoadAlcester Bus Stop Outside The Library, Birmingham RoadBalsall Common* Blooms Garden Centre, Kenilworth Road, B92 0LPBalsall Common Bus Stop, Station Road, Junction with Kenilworth RoadBirmingham Central Bus Stop, Bottom of the Steps by the Town Hall, Paradise CircusBromsgrove Bromsgrove Bus Station, Crown Close, Opposite Asda. Stand 5Coventry Coach Lay-by Hales Street, Opposite Old Fire StationDorridge Bus Stop, Railway Station, Station ApproachEvesham* Evesham United Football Club, A46, Cheltenham Road, WR11 2LZHall Green The Rug Shop, Robin Hood IslandHampton Road, Warwick Coach Park in front of the Girls Marching Band HQ, Hampton Road, WarwickHenley High Street Bus Stop Outside the Three Tuns Pub (and Opposite) Henley High StreetHenley in Arden* Johnsons Travel Office, A3400, B95 5QSHockley Heath Bus Stop, Opposite Pearsons Shop, Stratford RoadJohnsons Stratford* Burton Farm, Bishopton, Stratford-Upon-Avon, CV37 0RWKenilworth The Clock, Bus StopKineton Bus Stop Next to the Swan Hotel, Warwick RoadKnowle Bus Stop, Junction Station Road and Warwick RoadLeamington Spa Junction of Newbold Terrace and The ParadeLillington Bus Stop Outside Tesco Extra, Cubbington RoadMaypole Bus Stop Outside Sainsburys, Maypole LaneOlton Bus Stop, Station EntranceRedditch Church Green Bus Stop, by HSBC BankShipston on Stour Front of The George Hotel, The SquareShirley Santander Santander, Junction of Stanway Road and Stratford RoadShirley Skan Bus Stop Outside Skan Building/Instone FootwearSolihull Bus Stop, NatWest Bank, High StreetStratford upon Avon Lay-by Opposite Civic Hall, Rother StreetStudley Lay-by Outside Co-op Supermarket, Alcester RoadWarwick Bus Station Market Street, Stand EWarwick Tesco* Bus Stop, Opposite Petrol Station, Off Emscote Road, CV34 5QJWellesbourne Outside Village Hall, School RoadWootton Wawen Bus Stop, General Store, A3400 (and Opposite)

*PLEASE NOTE THAT FREE CAR PARKING IS AVAILABLE AT:Our Travel Offices: Liveridge House, B95 5QS – FREEBlooms Garden Centre: Kenilworth Road, Balsall Common, B92 0LP – FREEJohnsons Stratford: Burton Farm, Bishopton, CV37 0RW – FREEWarwick Tesco: Tesco Superstore, Emscote Road, CV34 5QJ – FREEEvesham: Evesham United Football Club, A46, Cheltenham Road, WR11 2LZ – FREE

Parking at any of the above locations is at your own risk, Johnsons cannot be held responsible for any loss or damage caused while parkedat any of the locations listed. Please ensure valuables are left out of sight and your vehicle is secure before you depart on your trip.

PICK UP TIMES WILL BE NOTIFIED WITHIN 5 DAYS OF THE EXCURSION

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