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Robin Hood Travel Ltd has been based in the beautiful Staffordshire Moorlands near Leek for over 50 years and still remains a hands-on family run company with the ultimate goal of ensuring you enjoy your Robin Hood holiday. We have an excellent local reputation for offering good quality holidays and private hire both in the UK and Europe.

Our 2020 brochure is packed full of exciting holidays and interesting short breaks, and our separate day excursion flyer is full of interesting days out (enclosed in your 2020 Holiday brochure) for more details or to book please telephone our office on 01538 306618.

OUR GUARANTEE TO YOU…QUALITY:• Carefully planned Itineraries • An excellent standard of Hotels• Friendly and professional drivers• Modern Luxury Coaches

VALUE:

• So much is included in the cost of your holiday

PROMISE:

• We have no hidden extra charges

• We do not apply surcharges

MONEY PROTECTED:

• Bonded through International Passenger Protection

• Members of the Confederation of Pas-senger Transport

DEPARTURE POINTS:

• All holidays depart from our premises at Highway Garage, Macclesfield Road, Rudyard, Nr Leek, ST13 8PS to avoid lengthy pickups. If following your sat-nav, stay on the A523 Macclesfield Road and look for the large white swan!!

• We please ask that you arrive at High-way Garage no earlier than 30 minutes prior to your departure time.

GIFT VOUCHERS:

• Our gift vouchers make the perfect gift anytime of the year – available to pur-chase in any denomination. Collect from the office or we are happy to post out to you!

SUITCASES:

• We ask that you only bring a medium sized suitcase that you are able to carry yourself.

• We advise that any medication should be carried in your hand luggage and not in your suitcase.

MOBILITY:

• We are happy to carry folding wheel-chairs/mobility scooters but if you could please advise the office at the time of booking to ensure locker space.

BOOKING FORMS:

• Completed and signed booking forms are required for all tours. (DOB required for all tours leaving England).

METHODS OF PAYMENT:

• Cash

• Cheque – please make all cheques pay-able to Robin Hood Travel Ltd

• Debit/Credit Card – at the office and over the telephone

SPECIAL REQUESTS:

• These are dealt with seriously and while every effort is made to grant your request, they unfortunately cannot be guaranteed. All requests are made in order of importance.

DIETARY REQUESTS:

• These can normally be provided for, please advise at the time of booking. (We please ask that you do not contact the hotels direct)

GDPR

• Due to the new GDPR Legislation we are no longer permitted to show names/details on our seating plans to other passengers.

• If you do not wish to be on our mailing list please advise our office.

NATIONAL TRUST PROPERTIES

• This year we have included a number of National Trust properties throughout the brochure, we haven’t included the cost in to our tours, if you are a member you can use your passes, if not let us know and we can add a reduced group admission entrance fee on to your final invoice.

Telephone 01538 306618 | www.robinhoodtravel.co.uk

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OFFICE OPENING HOURS. Monday – Friday 09:00am – 17:00pm • Saturday 09:00am – 12:00noon. • Closed Sundays and Bank Holidays.


Day excursionsDAY EXCURSIONSStrictly come Dancing: The Live Tour Saturday 25th January 2020 £80

Boundary Mill, Colne Saturday 14th March 2020 £14.50

Bury Market and Olympus Fish and Chips Saturday 4th April 2020 £25

Black Country Living Museum Friday 17th April 2020 £34/£28

Harrogate Spring Flower Show or Harrogate Saturday 25th April 2020 £40/£20

Manchester Ship Canal Wednesday 6th May 2020 £53

Llandudno Victorian Extravaganza Saturday 9th May 2020 £20

RHS Malvern Spring Festival Sunday 10th May 2020 £40

Kathy Browns Manor House Garden & Coton Manor Wednesday 27th May 2020 £65

Appleby Horse Fair Sunday 7th June 2020 £22.50

Liverpool Day Cruise Sunday 14th June 2020 £34

BBC Good Food Show and Gardeners World Live Sunday 21st June 2020 £40

Easton Walled Garden & East Bridgford Garden Centre Wednesday 8th July 2020 £28

Great Yorkshire Show Wednesday 15th July 2020 £45

Liverpool Sunday 19th July 2020 £18

Manchester Ship Canal Friday 24th July 2020 £53

Chester or Chester Zoo Wednesday 5th August 2020 £16

Warwick Saturday 8th August 2020 £20

Highclere Castle Tuesday 11th August 2020 £40

Blists Hill, Ironbridge & Jackfield Tile Museum Friday 14th August 2020 £40

Southport and/or The Flower Show Sunday 23rd August 2020 £19

London Friday 21st August 2020 £35

Cheshire Oaks or Blue Planet Aquarium Thursday 27th August 2020 £16

Chatsworth Country Fair Saturday 5th September 2020 £37

Yarndale and/or Skipton Saturday 26th September 2020 £20

Malvern Autumn Show Sunday 27th September 2020 £40

Blackpool and the Illuminations Sunday 25th October 2020 £21

Barton Grange Garden Centre Tuesday 27th October 2019 £17

We are still awaiting dates for “The Making of Harry Potter”, “Emmerdale: Studio and Village Tour” and “Coronation Street Tour” – Please ask for more details.

NATIONAL TRUSTHughenden Thursday 12th March 2020 NT Members £25 Non Members £36.95

Upton House and Garden Sunday 5th April 2020 NT Members £24 Non Members £36

Woolsthorpe Manor & Peckover House and Garden Monday 27th April 2020 NT Members £18 Non Members £35.06

Gawthorpe Hall & Lyme Friday 1st May 2020 NT Members £18 Non Members £37.55

Bodnant Gardens (Laburnams) Saturday 30th May 2020 NT Members £20 Non Members £33

Anglesey Abbey, Gardens & Lode Mill or Cambridge Wednesday 3rd June 2020 NT Members £25 Non Members £38.30

Dudmaston and Bridgnorth Saturday 20th June 2020 NT Members £18 Non Members £28.25

Basildon Park Wednesday 8th July 2020 NT Members £25 Non Members £37

Beatrix Potter Gallery and Hawkshead & Steam Yacht Gondola Wednesday 22nd July 2020 NT Members £25 Non Members £52

Speke Hall and Little Moreton Hall Saturday 1st August 2020 NT Members £18 Non Members £41.30

Lyveden & Houghton Mill and Waterclose Meadow Thursday 20th August 2020 NT Members £24 Non Members £39.40

Brockhampton & The Firs Tuesday 1st September 2020 NT Members £20 Non Members £38.15

Stowe Saturday 19th September 2020 NT Members £25 Non Members £37

Wightwick Manor & Moseley Old Hall Wednesday 7th October 2020 NT Members £18 Non Members £39.80

Rievaulx Terrace & Nunnington Hall Saturday 17th October 2020 NT Members £24 Non Members £40

Waddesdon Manor Saturday 21st November 2020 Awaiting Prices.

MYSTERY DRIVE AND DINEJoin us for our monthly day out enjoy a scenic drive, comfort stop and lunch for £33.50 per trip.

All mystery Drive and Dine Tours depart Highway Garage at 10:00am and arrive back approx. 6pm.

Wednesday 25th March 2020Thursday 16th April 2020Wednesday 13th May 2020Wednesday 24th June 2020Thursday 16th July 2020Wednesday 12th August 2020Thursday 17th September 2020Wednesday 21st October 2020Wednesday 18th November 2020Wednesday 16th December 2020

London WeekendSaturday 18th – Sunday 19th January 2020

1 x Night: Bed and Breakfast at The Copthorne Tara Hotel, Kensington.

Enjoy an overnight break in our Capital City, with plenty of time for sightseeing, taking in a show or spending on Oxford St. During our stay in London the Tutankhamun exhibition is taking place at The Saatchi Gallery – book your tickets early to avoid disappointment.The Copthorne Tara will be our base for this weekend break, just a short walk from Kensington High Street and with easy access to board a local bus or underground to many places of interest. Making our usual early morning departure

from Highway Garage on Saturday morning. We will journey direct to the hotel, aiming to arrive at the hotel mid-morning. It is usual for the rooms to be ready after 3pm, so we will arrange for concierge to store luggage until you check in at leisure. Departing London on Sunday at 16:00pm, the day is free to continue exploring. Nearby attractions to help you plan your stay:

• Kensington High Street

• Royal Albert Hall

• Kensington Palace

• The Nearest Underground station is Kensington High Street

Only £120 per person £42 Single Supplement Deposit of £42


So much to see and experience!

Sidmouth

Robin Hood Annual Get TogetherSunday 2nd – Monday 3rd February 2020

1 x Night: Gala Dinner, Bed and Breakfast at The Majestic Hotel, Harrogate.

Join the Robin Hood Team for our 8th Annual Get Together, with friends old and new for the event of the year.

Attractions Included:• Sandwiches and chips on arrival at The

Majestic Hotel• Free time in Harrogate or at the Hotel• Welcome Drink and Gala Dinner with Live

Entertainment and Disco• Free time in Skipton• 2 Course Lunch at The Stirk House Hotel,

Clitheroe

Only £115 per person Single Supplement of £25 Deposit of £20

Sidmouth Winter WarmerFriday 21st – Tuesday 25th February 2020

4 x Nights: Dinner, Bed and Breakfast at The Royal York and Faulkner Hotel

Another visit to one of our favourite hotels “The Royal York and Faulkner” is situated on the sea front in the lovely town of Sidmouth, Devon – perfect for blowing the cobwebs away!!Sidmouth is so relaxing and unspoilt, the promenade opposite the hotel is all flat walking and at the end of the promenade are the lovely Connaught Gardens which are well worth a visit.

Attractions included:

• Worcester: A beautiful Cathedral City with a fascinating history of industry and a wealth of interesting architecture.

• Lyme Regis: Enjoy a scenic drive to Lyme Regis boasting breathtaking scenery and a special mystique, making it a sparkling resort for all seasons.

• Seaton Tramway with Soup and a Sandwich: narrow gauge heritage trams between Seaton, Colyford and Colyton in East Devon’s glorious Axe Valley, travelling alongside the River Axe estuary through two nature reserves and giving an unrivalled view of the abundant wading bird life.

• Sidmouth: Enjoy a free day at the hotel, wander by foot or use your bus passes to venture further afield.

• Webbs, Wychbold: everything for your home, garden and much more.

Only £310 per person Nil Single Supplement Deposit of £62


Camellias At Chiswick And The Festival Of Orchids At Kew

Friday 6th - Sunday 8th March 2020

2 x Nights: Dinner, Bed and Breakfastat The Bull Hotel, Gerrards Cross.

Staying at The Bull Hotel, a peaceful 4 star hotel in Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire with beautiful landscaped gardens it is the perfect base for this tour. Join a knowledgeable tour guide at Chiswick for a garden tour of the Grade 1 listed garden’s spectacular vistas and features, including designs by William Kent, pointing out the highlights of a landscape adorned with a variety of intriguing historic monuments and buildings. Admire the rare and historic Camellias in the Grade 1 listed conservatory, a gorgeous array of blooms, pink, red, white and striped. We then move on to celebrate the incredible biodiversity of Colombia through Kew’s

spectacularly colourful orchid display in The Princess of Wales Conservatory at Kew Gardens.

Attractions Included:

• Hill Close Gardens: Rare survivals of Victorian detached gardens once used by towns folk who lived above their business and wanted to escape from the crowded town centres.

• Chiswick House: Guided tour of the Grade 1 listed garden’s and free time to explore the beautiful display of Camellias in the Conservatory.

• Kew Gardens: Experience a celebration of Thailand’s vibrant plant life and culture at Kew’s tropical Orchid Festival, held in the Princess of Wales Conservatory - a truly tropical paradise!

• Forge Mill, Needle Museum: a guided tour of the Forge Mill explains the gruesome story of how a needle was made in Victoria Times, set in the atmospheric surroundings of the world’s only remaining water powered needle scouring mill. *Attractions subject to confirmation*


Rome By AirWednesday 18th – Saturday 21st March 2020

3 x Nights: Bed and Breakfastat The Hotel Aberdeen, Rome.

Rome, the Eternal City, is within doubt one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Attracting millions of visitors from around the world to admire the treasures and masterpieces of Roman art and architecture.

With such a density of magnificent buildings, sculptures and artworks, in a small area, the best way to explore is on foot, but make sure there is still time to just relax and soak up the atmosphere.

The Hotel Aberdeen is the perfect base, visits to the Eternal City on foot or or public transport. Located in a classic noble Roman palace near the Quirinale in a quiet area of the historic centre and is near both the Termini train station and Trevi Fountain.

Wednesday 18th: Travel by coach from Highway Garage to Manchester Airport for our flight to Rome. On arrival in Rome, we are met by a local guide and transferred to our hotel, The Hotel Aberdeen, where we will be based for the next 3 nights. We have time to take in our surroundings before dinner in a local restaurant this evening.

Thursday 19th: After breakfast we will be met by a local guide for an orientation guide by coach. This tour will take in the main attractions, including: as the roman Forum and the forums of Caesar Augustus and Trajan; the Capitol; the Colosseum and Palatine Hill; the Vatican City and Saint Peters Basilica – all of which you have the remainder of the trio to enjoy at your leisure. After the tour we have the remainder of the day and

evening for independent sightseeing and to enjoy the local cuisine Italy is so famous for.

Friday 20th: After breakfast at the hotel, we have the whole day to enjoy Rome at leisure. Why not wander through the galleries of the Vatican Museum, passing breath-taking Roman mosaics, sculptures and spectacular frescoed ceilings before viewing the masterpieces of Botticelli, Perugino, Signorelli, Pinturicchio and Michelangelo in the front Sistine Chapel. Visit Saint Peter’s Square and Bramante’s Vatican Basilica or Rome’s Jewish Quarter, dating back to 139 B.C. The ghetto is a lively part of the medieval city with narrow streets, Roman remains, ancient homes, aristocratic palaces and a beautiful synagogue and museum.

Saturday 21st: Flight time depending we will have some time for one last walk in the ancient city before transferring to the airport for our flight back to Manchester. On our return we will be met by the coach and transferred to Highway Garage.

Included in this tour:

• Transfers to and from Manchester Airport by Robin Hood Travel Ltd

• Return flights from Manchester to Rome

• Airport departure taxes, fees and carrier charges

• Checked baggage on airline ( 1 piece x 20/23kg per person)

• Meet and greet service on arrival at destination airport

• Return transfers from destination airport to hotel

• 3 x Nights’ accommodation on a Bed and Breakfast board basis

• Set 3 course dinner on the first night in a traditional restaurant

• Orientation by coach with local guide on first morning


Mothering Sunday In WindsorSunday 22nd – Monday 23rd March 2020 1 x Night: Bed and Breakfast at The Harte and Garter Hotel, Windsor.

The base for this break is the Harte and Garter Hotel and Spa, compromising of two 14th Century Inns, attracting people with its traditional Victorian English décor and luxurious

on-site health spa, with Windsor Castle, shops and restaurants just a short stroll away.


•Hampton Court Palace: experience the public dramas and private lives of Henry VII.

•Free time in Windsor.

•Afternoon Tea at the hotel.


Only £415 per person Limited Number of Singles at Nil Supplement Deposit of £83

A Cornish EasterEaster Break at St Agnes

Friday 10th – Wednesday 15th April 2020

5 x Nights: Dinner, Bed and Breakfastat The Rosemundy House Hotel, St Agnes

The lovely family run Rosemundy House Hotel in the village of St Agnes has always been a favourite of ours, and it’s easy to see why.

Home produced cuisine is served each evening in the restaurant, with a choice of two lounges or a cosy bar to relax in.

We have included the following attractions during your stay but if you do not wish to join the coach, why not stay at the hotel and make use of their facilities or perhaps catch the local service bus from outside the hotel in to the village, or the beach –

Don’t forget your bus pass!!


• Lost Gardens of Heligan: 200 acres of garden history, mystery and romance. A guide will join the group for a short tour.

• NT Boscastle: A sheltered natural inlet with an unspoilt harbour.

• Tintagel: The evocotive ruins and their wave-lashed coastal setting are a delight to explore, recent updates both indoors and out, offer even more insight into its 1500 year old history.

• Marazion: with its fabulous sandy beach linked to St Michael’s Mount, why not grab a coffee and sit and watch the world go by.

• Lands End: the legendary Cornish destination that has inspired people since ancient Greek times when it was referred to as ‘Belerion’ – place of the sun.

• Newquay: Voted “one of the nation’s favourite seaside towns”

• Free afternoon at the hotel.

Making Money In Your Own TimeCardiff and the Royal Mint

Sunday 19th – Tuesday 21st April 2020 2 x Nights: Dinner, Bed and Breakfast at The Angel Hotel, Cardiff

With so much to see and do in Wales’ Capital City of Cardiff, this is the ideal break to explore at leisure. The Angel Hotel, our accommodation for two nights, is an elegant and imposing Victorian Property, centrally located in the city centre. The ideal location to explore most of the famous sights by foot, just a two minute walk from the historic Cardiff Castle and a three minute walk from the Millennium Stadium. Returning on Tuesday via The Royal Mint Experience: Learn the history built on heritage, with a guided tour, exhibition and chance to strike your own coin.


• Two free days in Cardiff City Centre

• The Royal Mint Experience: Discover the people and events behind the coins in your pocket.



Only £310 per person Limited Singles at Nil Supplement Deposit of £62

Cause A Stir In GretnaGretna Green, Solway Firth and Drumlanrig Castle

Monday 20th – Friday 24th April 2020

4 x Nights: Dinner, Bed and Breakfast at The Gretna Hall Hotel, Gretna

Built in 1710, the Gretna Hall Hotel is steeped in history, centrally located, within walking distance of the Gretna Retail Outlet and Gretna town centre. Nestled on the border, this Gretna Itinerary takes in North and South with visits to Drumlanrig Castle and the beautiful Lake District. In Gretna we have a guided tour of the Solway Firth and the fascinating Devils Porridge Museum – stirring stuff. Attractions Included:-

• Drumlanrig Castle: affectionately known as the “Pink Palace” due to its finely hewn red sandstone exterior. Join the guided tour of one of the finest examples of 17th Century Renaissance architecture in Scotland.

• Dumfries: Free time in the Market Town and former Royal Burgh.

• Solway Firth: Guided tour of the Firth that forms part of the border between England and Scotland.

• Lake Windermere Cruise: take in the beautiful scenery as we glide serenely across the water.

• Lakeside and Haverthwaite Steam Railway: A short rail journey to Haverthwaite to enjoy Afternoon Tea at the Station.

• Devil’s Porridge Museum: discover the remarkable story of the “Greatest Munitions Factory on Earth” and the extraordinary lives

of the Gretna Girls during WWI.

• Gretna Blacksmiths Shop: Discover the history and experience the magic of anvil weddings and runaway romance in the museum and exhibition.

• Free time at the hotel to explore Gretna or take in some retail therapy at the Outlet.

• Kendal: home to museums, a castle and a fine selection of shopping arcades.

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Torquay

Time Out In TorquayThe Belgrave Sands Hotel, Torquay

Monday 20th – Friday 24th April 2020

4 x Nights: Dinner, Bed and Breakfast at The Belgrave Sands Hotel and Spa, Torquay

One of our favourite Hotels is the Belgrave Sands Hotel and Spa, just a short walk from Torre Abbey Sands Beach in Torquay. Torquay is a stylish resort with a continental atmosphere, it is home to many places of interest, shops, beauty spots and sandy beaches.

The hotel recently underwent an extensive refurbishment and now boasts modern bedrooms, some with sea views and fabulous amenities.

Just a short 8 minute walk from Torre Abbey – a 12th Century former monastery – and across the road from the bowling green, the perfect base for exploring Torquay by foot or use your bus pass to explore further afield.


• Free day in Torquay to explore from the hotel by foot or take your bus pass.

• NT Buckland Abbey: Discover why Cistercian Monks chose this tranquil valley as the perfect spot to worship, farm their estate and trade.

• Plymouth: An afternoon to explore Plymouth.

• Babbacombe Model Village: set in a place of outstanding natural beauty and one of the prettiest areas on the English Riviera.

• Exmouth: Afternoon in the popular seaside harbour town of Exmouth, thought to be the oldest holiday resort in Devon.

• Exmouth RNLI: Discover the RNLI lifeboat station with a guided tour.

Only £345 per personLimited Number of Single Rooms at £60 Deposit of £63(Additional cost for Buckland Abbey Non National Trust Members £13.00)


Discovering DevonEscape to DawlishMonday 11th – Friday 15th May 2020

4 x Nights: Dinner, Bed and Breakfastat The Langstone Cliff Hotel, Dawlish.

A family run hotel set within 19 acres of woodlands, right on the beautiful south coast of Devon. Overlooking the Exe Estuary, surrounded by luscious lawns and gardens, not forgetting the magnificent sea views that lead down to the golden sandy beaches and the Warren. With the beach just a short walk away via public footpath and the internationally famous nature reserve at Dawlish Warren nearby.


• Knightshayes: One of the finest in the South West and the only existing “garden in the

wood”. The garden is a masterpiece of architectural planting.

• Tiverton: step back to a simpler time, with romantic castles, historic houses, and horse drawn barges.

• Dartmouth to Totnes River Cruise: A relaxing 90 minute river cruise taking in the parts of the beautiful River Dart between the delightful and unique towns of Dartmouth and Totnes.

• Dartmouth: Free afternoon in one of Devon’s most enchanting towns.

• Free time at the Hotel: Dawlish Warren is only 1.3 miles away from Dawlish, why not take your bus pass and hop on a local service bus and explore at leisure.

Only £460 per personLimited Number of Single Room Supplements at £63Deposit of £92 (Additional cost for Knightshayes Non National Trust Members £12.80)

Only £440 per person Limited number of Single Rooms at Nil Supplement Deposit of £88

Coastal YorkshireWhitby

Monday 18th – Friday 22nd May 2020

4 x Nights: Dinner, Bed and Breakfast at the Raven Hall Country House Hotel, Ravenscar

The Raven Hall Hotel can be found mid-way between Whitby and Scarborough, dramatically situated 600 feet above sea level and overlooking Robin Hoods Bay. The head chef prides himself on using locally sourced produce wherever possible, which is served in the Panoramic Restaurant, as the name suggests – with amazing views. The Raven Hall Hotel facilities also include a heated indoor swimming pool. It really would be hard to find a hotel with more amazing views of the coast and moors, plus the famous Cleveland Way walk passes by the hotel, should you wish to take your walking boots.

Attractions included:-

• Thirsk: As well as being a traditional Yorkshire market town, Thirsk was also the home of renowned vet, James Herriot.

• Scarborough Fair Collection: Not just another boring museum….. Packed full of exhibits from years gone by, use your token to enjoy one of the old fairground rides, enjoy a light lunch before the tea dance starts – sit and listen to the music or join in.

• Scarborough: the original seaside resort; with stunning scenery and glorious beaches – if the weathers nice why not go for a paddle.

• North Yorkshire Moor Railway: Travelling from Whitby to Pickering enjoy the scenery before an afternoon in Pickering.

• Thornton le Dale: with stunning landscapes, enjoy a wander and maybe a coffee in Yorkshire’s Little Gem.

• Whitby: Well known for its Fish and Chips and Dracula, enjoy a morning at leisure.

Wake Up In A World Heritage VillageNew Lanark Monday 18th – Friday 22nd May 2020

4 x Nights: Dinner, Bed and Breakfast at the New Lanark Mill Hotel, Lanark

The former cotton mill is now a 4* hotel in a stunning location on the banks of the River Clyde in the New Lanark UNESCO World Heritage Site. The village of New Lanark is an historical local landmark, it still contains the original mill and workers buildings of the world-famous mill owner Robert Owen. Don’t forget to visit the award winning Roof Garden and viewing platform on top of Mill 2 for truly breathtaking views.

Attractions Included:-

• Levens Hall Topiary Garden: Find the wooden gate in front of the Hall and find what awaits you hidden behind the high stone wall, the gardens remain largely unchanged since the 17th century.

• Glasgow: A guided tour and free time in the city that is home to more than 20 museums and art galleries and voted one of the friendliest cities in the world.

• Free Day: Make use of the hotels leisure facilities or stroll around the scenic World Heritage Centre, making use of the all attraction pass included in your stay.

• Swanston Farm: Visit the working farm and their very own herd of Highland cows, which live wild on 300 acres of the hill land above the farm. Followed by a light lunch.

• Barton Grange Garden Centre: The Garden Centre with the wow factor, perfect for our return journey, with stunning indoor and outdoor displays and restaurant to purchase lunch or a snack.



Celtic Connections

Scotland, Ireland & Wales

Friday 29th May – Friday 5th June 2020

7 x Nights: Dinner, Bed and Breakfast 2 x Nights at The Riverside Lodge Hotel, Irvine3 x Nights at Ballymascanlon House Hotel, Dundalk2 x Nights Celtic Royal Hotel, Caernarfon

An exciting multi-centre 8 day touring experience, incorporating the dramatic scenery, historic castles, rich heritage and contrasting landscapes of the Ayrshire Coast, Dublin, Belfast and North Wales.

*The crossings on this tour are: Cainryan to Belfast on Stena Line. Dublin to Holyhead on Irish Ferries


• Crewe to Carlisle Rail Journey, with free time to explore Carlisle.

• Robert Burns Birthplace Museum: a unique encounter with Scotland’s favourite son. Set in 10 acres of the poet’s cherished countryside, the famous Burns Cottage – where the poet was born, historic landmarks where he set his greatest work.

• Culzean Castle: Guided tour of one of Scotland’s best loved castles and free time to explore the gardens, deer park and swan pond.

• Guided Cruise on the River Liffey

• Dublin: Free time to explore the many attractions Dublin has to offer.

• Belfast: A tour guide will join the coach for a tour of this fascinating City allowing time to explore by foot.

• Titanic Belfast: The world’s largest Titanic exhibition, located in the Titanic Quarter, right beside the historic site of the world famous ship’s construction.

• Malahide Castle and Gardens: Guided tour for an extraordinary glimpse into the life of the castle and Talbot family who resided there for 800 years!

• Caernarfon Castle: a UNESCO World Heritage Site with a stunning location on the banks of the River Seiont.

• Caernarfon: Enjoy time to explore our base of Caernarfon, take a stroll around the town’s narrow streets or stylishly redeveloped waterfront.


Only £330 per person

£75 Single Supplement

Deposit of £66

Dockyards And GardensCall The Midwife In Kent

Friday 5th – Monday 8th June 2020

3 x nights: Dinner, Bed and Breakfast at The Tudor Park Hotel, Maidstone

Known as the “Garden of England”, the beautiful Kent countryside is home to so many stately homes, lovely gardens and the

elegant oasis. The Tudor Park Marriott Hotel and Country Club, in its own spectacular grounds set within acres of immaculate parkland in the heart of Maidstone, Kent.


• RHS Wisley: A beautiful and relaxing experience. Take in the majestic beauty of the Glasshouse, explore the stunning Rock Garden and stroll the mixed borders, all cared for to perfection.

• Brogdale Collections: Home of the National Fruit Collection – join the tractor trailer tour around the farm, browse the plant centre or fruit shop or sample the cider.

• Canterbury: An afternoon at the Roman built cathedral city.

• Historic Dockyard: Home to Call the Midwife TV Series – join the guided tour and see the areas used as the locations for many scenes of the BBC TV Series. Discover 400 years of maritime history through architecture, ships and people.

• Wrest Park: 90 acres of gardens, taking in the delightful statues, woodland and lakes.



Tranquil Torquay

Howden Court, Torquay

Sunday 7th – Saturday 13th June 2020

6 x Nights: Dinner, Bed and Breakfast at the Howden Court Hotel, Torquay

The Howden Court Hotel “So relaxing you could stay forever!” built in 1860, this Grade II listed property retains many of its architectural features today. Family run and set in a 3/4 acre garden with access via ‘Croft Meadow Walk’ private pathway to Torquay Seafront and Harbour.

Attractions included:• Princetown: enjoy a morning exploring the

Dartmoor National Park village. • Tavistock: a flourishing, beautifully friendly

town, the ancient stannary town possesses world heritage status.

• Buckfast Abbey in the morning with lunch included.

• South Devon Railway: Enjoy a scenic rail journey from Buckfastleigh to Totnes.

• Exeter: Pre-dating the arrival of the Romans in AD 50, Exeter’s history is rich and long.

• Brixham: a stunningly beautiful harbourside town on South Devon’s English Riviera.

• Free time at the hotel, exploring Torquay by foot, or take your bus pass and explore further afield.

Bonnie Bobby Shafto

Country House Experience in County Durham Monday 8th – Friday 12th June 2020

4 x Nights: Dinner, Bed and Breakfast at the Best Western Whitworth Hall, Spennymore

“Bobby Shafto’s gone to sea, Silver buckles at his knee, He’ll come back and marry me, Bonnie Bobby Shafto!” Stay at the former home of the Shafto family, the listed Whitworth Hall Hotel retains many original and quirky features, with ornamental lake and its own deer park. Offering everyone a true country house experience.


• Thirsk: A small market town in the Hambleton district of North Yorkshire on Market Day.

• Durham Dales: Guided tour by coach of the surrounding area.

• Bowes Museum: The North’s Museum of

Art, Fashion and Design.

• Barnard Castle: Set on a rock high above the River Tees, taking its name from its 12th Century Bernard de Balliol.

• Shildon Railway Museum: incredible collection of railway vehicles in Shildon, County Durham

• Durham: Free morning in the historic city.

*Please note there is no lift at this hotel – please make us aware at time of booking if a ground floor room is required*

County

Durham



Welsh National Trust BreakAngleseyMonday 15th – Thursday 18th June 2020

3 x Nights: Dinner, Bed and Breakfastat The Trearddur Bay Hotel, Isle of Anglesey

Grab your National Trust passes for 4 Days in North Wales – staying at the popular Trearddur Bay Hotel. Situated in a prime position overlooking the beach on the North-West coast of Anglesey, with 47 bedrooms, and it’s own quirky little pub: The Inn at the

Bay. The hotel is in a perfect location for relaxing or a stroll around the bay between boarding the coach to visit the Welsh National Trust Properties that we have included in your stay.


• Chirk Castle: The last Welsh castle from the reign of Edward I still inhabited today. Explore the medieval towers and dungeons, visit the 17th and 18th century rooms of the Myddleton family home, or wander through the prized gardens.

• Conwy: Free time in Conwy where you will get the chance to visit the Conwy Suspension Bridge and Aberconwy House – the only medieval merchant’s house in Conwy to have survived the turbulent

history of the walled town over seven centuries.

• Penrhyn Castle and Garden: A vast neo-Norman castle with many different stories to tell. Extensive grounds and parkland include a Victorian Walled garden, industrial Railway Museum and large Victorian Kitchens.

• Plas Newydd House and Gardens: The ancestral home of the Marquess of Anglesey, sitting majestically on the shores of the Menai Strait, enjoying breath-taking views of Snowdonia.

• Erddig: A haven of natural beauty and modern sanctuary for well-being. Discover the story of a family’s unique relationship with its servants.

County Durham

Beamish, Alnwick Castle & Durham

Friday 26th – Monday 29th June 2020

3 x Nights: Dinner, Bed and Breakfast at The Radisson Blu, Durham Overlooking the River Wear in Durham City Centre, the Radisson Blu Hotel in Durham is the perfect place to unwind. Durham, in the North East of the country – a quintessential English City, peppered with historical cultural charms.


• Alnwick Castle: One of Britain’s most iconic Castles, and Gardens.

• Beamish: The Living Museum of the North.

• Crook Hall: enjoy a guided tour of this 13th Century Manor House in Durham.

• Free time in Durham.

Manx Explorer

The Isle of Man

Saturday 27th June – Wednesday 1st July 2020

4 x Nights: Dinner, Bed and Breakfast at The Ascot Hotel, Douglas

The Isle of Man is a small but perfectly formed hidden treasure in the Irish Sea, just 60 miles off the mainland. With classic railways, heritage sites and coastal resorts, steeped in myths and legends it offers an extraordinary variety of attractions. During your stay on the island a local guide will join the coach to point out the many places of interest and to explain some of the history of the Isle of Man. There are various modes of

transport for you to explore the island, from steam train and horse drawn tram in Douglas, to the local buses and railway.


• Full day and half a day guided tour of The Isle of Man – including the famous TT Course, Castletown, Castle Rush and Cregneash Folk Village.

• Free time to explore the Island at your own pace.

• Returning via Barton Grange Garden Centre.

Don’t forget to take your National Trust passes as the Isle of Man has a number of properties for you to visit.

Only £340 per person £78.50 Single Supplement Deposit of £68

Only £345 per person£110 Single SupplementDeposit of £69(Additional cost for all properties for Non National Trust Members £55.60)


A Rye Look At 1066 CountryEastbourne

Monday 6th – Friday 10th July 2020

4 x Nights: Dinner, Bed and Breakfast at The Langham Hotel, Eastbourne

Eastbourne with its ideal location to explore its award winning seafront, famous carpet gardens, harbour, 1930’s bandstand and Victoria Pier, nearby is the iconic and natural beauty spot at Beachyhead, the UK’s highest chalk sea cliffs. Staying at The Langham Hotel, situated along the Royal Parade on Eastbourne’s seafront, with spectacular views across the bay towards the pier.

Attractions included:• Brighton: The Afternoon in the cultural city. • Hastings Old Town: a favourite local seaside

town. Slightly bohemian, and incredibly artsy, the old town comes with oodles of quirk.

• Rye: Explore the cobbled lanes and half-timbered houses in this English town.

• Pashley Manor: Discover 11 acres of beautiful vistas - the culmination of a lifetime of passion for gardening.

• Free day at the hotel: Explore your surroundings by foot or take your bus pass.

• Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens: Enjoy the beautifully landscaped grade I listed gardens, first planted in 1801.

Scotlands’ New Capital Of CoolDiscover Dundee

Thursday 9th – Monday 13th July 2020

4 x Nights: Dinner, Bed and Breakfast at The Doubletree by Hilton, Dundee

Dundee, Scotland’s new capital of cool, boasts a revitalised waterfront, the centrepiece of which is the striking building of the V&A Museum. The fabulous Doubletree by Hilton Dundee Hotel comprises of an original Victorian mansion house with a modern extension set in six acres of landscaped gardens.


• Broughty Ferry: morning visit to this pretty seaside town.

• St Andrews Castle: visit the ruins, its underground mine and bottle dungeon, one of medieval Britain’s most infamous castle prisons.

• St Andrews Cathedral and Museum: housing an outstanding collection of medieval sculptures.

• British Golf Museum: the entire history of golf is presented under one roof.

• Discovery Point: An award winning attraction which tells the story of RRS Discovery and Captain Scott’s amazing Antarctic expedition. (with time to visit the V&A Museum next door)

• Free time in Dundee: look out for the statues of famous Beano and Dandy characters from the famous Dundee publishing house of DC Thomson.

• Montrose Air Station Heritage Centre: Enjoy magnificent views of the coast on board the Scotrail train from Dundee to Montrose.

• Glamis Castle: Guided tour of Scotland’s most beautiful Castle.

Only £490 per person Limited Number of single rooms at Nil Supplement Deposit of £98


Shopping, Bombers And Chips LincolnSaturday 18th – Monday 20th July 2020

2 x Nights: Dinner, Bed and BreakfastStaying at The Doubletree by Hilton, Lincoln Staying at one of our favourite central hotels (used on our 2018 Mystery Break), the Doubletree by Hilton, Lincoln. A contemporary, upscale hotel situated in the heart of the city. With free time in Lincoln you can walk just a few short steps and jump on a river boat for a scenic boat trip, head under the bridge in to the buzzing shopping area or be brave and make your way up Steep Hill, calling in at the quirky and unique shops on the way for a breather, at the top you’ll find the Cathedral and Castle. There is something for everyone in Lincoln.


• International Bomber Command Centre: A memorial spire, walls, peace gardens and a visitor centre that mark the service of and sacrifice of World War II.

• Free Day in Lincoln: You can do most of Lincoln by foot, but the hotel is easily accessible by taxi if required.

• Cleethorpes: Enjoy a short visit to this typically British seaside resort before enjoying Fish and Chips at Papas Fish and Chip Restaurant, located on Cleethorpes Pier. You will really feel like you’re on a typical British holiday.

Only £220 per person£75 Single SupplementDeposit of £44


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Romantic RhineBoppard, one of the Rhine’s prettiest villagesSaturday 18th – Saturday 25th July 2020

7 x Nights: Dinner, Bed and Breakfast

1 x Night at The Novotel Brussels Airport, Diegem

5 x Nights at The Bellevue Rheinhotel, Boppard

1 x Night at The Novotel Brussels Airport, Diegem

In the heart of the Rhine Gorge, Boppard has a premier location right on the banks of the river. In all directions are historic towns, steep vine clad hills and dramatic castles which cling to the mountain tops and look down on the important waterway.

All day long barges trundle up and down the river, often en-route from Switzerland to the mouth of the river in Holland. Relax in riverside cafes enjoying both the views and the local wine. With the Mosel nearby, this is a super

touring destination.

Boppard has the perfect ingredients for a fabulous holiday with its gorgeous river views, rolling vineyards and a lovely old town. The town still has several sections of its medieval walls in near original condition, adding olde world charm and lots of character. View the Rhine from the water by joining one of the many boat trips departing from the promenade or for the more adventurous take a ride on the Boppard Sesselbahn, a 915 metre long two seater chair lift that whisks you away to the observation point in just 20 minutes!

Maybe take The Rhein Express train that chugs along the tourist attractions in the town, past the

medieval walls and along the river to the market place in around 30 minutes. For our overnight stay we are using The Novotel Brussels Airport Hotel, Diegem. A contempory perfect to start and end your holiday with no hassle.The main stay hotel is the lovely 4* Bellevue Hotel, in a premier location right in the centre of Boppard, overlooking the promenade and river. With family tradition for over 130 years it combines traditional service with modern luxury.

(All bedrooms have tea/coffee facilities and the hotel has a bar, restaurant, wine cellar and modern spa.)


• Vulkan Express: Return journey on an unforgettable and possibly the most charming form of transport in all of Germany.

• The Rhine: Spend a day exploring, travelling through St Goarshausen, past the Loreley Rock to Rudesheim, and with time to visit the famous Drosselgasse.

• Local Boppard Visitor Card

• Wine Tasting: Sample a number of wines in the Bellevue’s historical wine cellar. Just don’t sample too many *hick*

• Mayschoss: The cradle of wine-growers’ cooperatives lies in Mayschoss in the Ahr River Valley.

*Crossings for this tour: Dover to Calais Channel Ferry.

Only £835£141 Single Supplement

Deposit of £164


Monday 27th July – Wednesday 5th August 2020

9 x Nights: Full board on board the W2021 Black Watch

Dramatic landscapes, inspirational wonders and wildlife, and magical experiences are yours to savour, from powerful waterfalls and geysers to stunning sea bird islands and whale watching tours.

See the wonders of the ‘Golden Circle’, such as the mighty Gullfoss, from Reykjavik; observe puffins at Vigur Island; go in search of humpback and minke whales in their natural habitat; and much more.

Monday 27 July 2020 – Liverpool

For a spellbinding taste of one of the world’s most awe-inspiring countries, Black Watch will guide you on an epic adventure, taking in remarkable destinations and waterways on three sides of Iceland.

Tuesday 28 July – Wednesday 29 July 2020 – Cruising

Thursday 30 July 2020 – Reykjavík, Iceland

Reykjavik – Iceland’s stunning coastal capital and cultural centre – is the world’s most northerly capital. The city combines colourful buildings, impulsive, creative people, extraordinary design, and some of the country’s most beautiful natural wonders.

Friday 31 July 2020 – Ísafjörður, Iceland

The pretty, ancient church site of Ísafjörður, perched on the peninsular of the Westfjords, has been one of Iceland’s busiest and most important fishing and trading centres for over 250 years.

With its fine natural harbour, Ísafjörður is set against a backdrop of steep mountains and an arcing spit that extends out into the deep Skutulsfjörður.

Friday 31 July 2020 – Cruising by Hornstrandir, Iceland

Hornstrandir – the King and Queen of Cliffs – is home to

huge numbers of migrating birds every year, with fulmars, guillemots, kittiwakes, puffins and razorbills often seen perched on the rugged rocky ledges.

Saturday 01 August 2020 – Cruising Eyjafjörður, Iceland

Hornstrandir – the King and Queen of Cliffs – is home to huge numbers of migrating birds every year, with fulmars, guillemots, kittiwakes, puffins and razorbills often seen perched on the rugged rocky ledges.

Saturday 01 August 2020 – Akureyri, Iceland

Located in Northern Iceland, Akureyri is a beautiful town best known for its spectacular landscapes, lush vegetation and its diverse wildlife. On your journey to Akureyri you’ll sail through the longest fjord in Iceland, Eyjafjordur, a wonderful prelude to your time on shore.

Sunday 02 August 2020 – Cruising Seyðisfjörður, Iceland

Bask in the remoteness of Seyðisfjörður as your ship

negotiates the twists and turns of the fjord en route to the picturesque town of the same name.

Sunday 02 August 2020 – Seyðisfjörður, Iceland

Nestled in between the beautiful Mount Strandartindur and Mount Bjolfur in the Eastfjords of Iceland, Seyðisfjörður is a unique place, and home to a unique collection of wonderfully preserved wooden structures.

Monday 03 August 2020 - Cruising

Tuesday 04 August 2020 – Cruising

Wednesday 05 August 2020 – Liverpool. After disembarking the ship, travel home.

Fred Olsen – Whales, Wonders And WaterfallsIceland Cruise on the Black Watch

Iceland

Cruise

Only £1742 per person

Contact the office for Single Cabin Supplements and

Upgrades

Deposit of 15% of cabin price required


A Break Beside The SeaBournemouth

Sunday 2nd – Friday 7th August 2020

5 x Nights: Dinner, Bed and Breakfast at The Marsham Court Hotel, Bournemouth

Bournemouth, a lovely seaside resort on the south coast, renowned for its seven miles of sandy beaches and beautiful town centre gardens. The Marsham Court is one of our popular hotels, situated on the East Cliff of Bournemouth, just a few minutes’ walk from the pier and beach, and the traffic free shopping area.


• Christchurch: a pretty town that offers a scenic harbour and riverside walks.

• Swanage Railway: One of Britain’s most popular heritage railways, enjoy a scenic journey from Corfe to Nordern.

• Sandbanks: On board the coach, enjoy a scenic drive and have a nosey at the “homes of the rich and famous” in Sandbanks.

• Poole: Europe’s largest natural harbour.

• Dorchester: In this historic county town, take your purse and enjoy the popular weekly market.

• Free day at Hotel: The perfect base to explore Bournemouth by foot or make use of your bus pass.

*Double for Sole Occupancy at £100 per room.

Sea View Upgrades at £150 per room and Sea View with balcony at £175 per room

All room upgrades are subject to availability.*

A Seaside FavouriteThe Royal York, Sidmouth

Monday 27th – Friday 31st July 2020

4 x Nights: Dinner, Bed and Breakfast at The Royal York and Faulkner Hotel, Sidmouth

The Royal York and Faulkner Hotel on the esplanade in Sidmouth, another of our favourite hotels, with many customers returning each year. The hotel is in an ideal

position, with the sea and a lovely promenade to walk immediately across the road, the town filled with independent shops just a short stroll away, or hop on a bus in the centre and visit the quaint villages nearby or the famous Donkey Sanctuary.


• Gloucester: Comfort stop in the Cathedral City of the Cotswolds.

• Barrington Court: Colonel Lyle, whose family firm became part of Tate & Lyle, rescued the partially derelict 16th century Court House in the 1920’s.

• Taunton: A pleasant town of parks and Georgian architecture, with a Norman Castle.

• Seaton Tramway: 3 miles of unspoilt countryside along the beautiful Axe Valley with a two course lunch.

• Axminster: Afternoon in the beautiful market town, set on the River Axe. Or perhaps visit the Axminster Museum.

• Free day: Enjoy Sidmouth at leisure or make use of the hotels facilities.

Only £445 per person Limited Number of Single Rooms at Nil Supplement Deposit of £89 (Additional cost for Barrington Court Non National Trust Members £12.80)

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Serene Coast And Gardens

Suffolk

Monday 3rd – Friday 7th August 2020

4 x Nights: Dinner, Bed and Breakfast at Ufford Park Hotel, Woodbridge

As one of the most beautiful areas of England, Suffolk retains a quintessential charm. Situated on the east coast of England, the county is filled with natural beauty, bordered by 50 miles of glorious coastline full of charming villages and medieval towns.This tour takes in the delightful Suffolk coast, Anglo Saxon Sutton Hoo, Kentwell Hall and a scenic boat cruise. The modern Ufford Park Hotel is set in 120 acres of stunning historic parkland

and surrounded by beautifully peaceful countryside, Ufford Park Woodbridge Hotel, Golf and Spa is one of Suffolk’s best kept secrets. The hotel boasts elegant and modern accommodation, an award-winning golf course, Suffolk’s only two-tiered driving range, a Thermal Suite day spa, indoor pool and well-equipped gym.


• Bury St Edmunds: Rich in history, find out about Bury St Edmunds’ role in the Magna Carta, the story of Saint Edmund, and where a French Tudor Queen rests.

• Suffolk Coast: A county filled with natural beauty and bordered by 50 miles of coastline, enjoy a guided tour to find out more.

• NT Sutton Hoo: For 1300 years its secrets were hidden deep within a burial mound – discover the history on a 1 hour guided tour.

• Deben Cruise: Enjoy a 2 hour scenic journey along the River Deben.

• Helmingham Hall Gardens: the spectacular Grade 1 Listed Gardens, the Tollemache family and their 500 year history. To make it extra special enjoy a Ploughmans lunch whilst here.

• Kentwell Hall: A romantic moated redbrick Tudor mansion in Suffolk with extensive gardens and rare breed farm.

• Newmarket National Stud: the showcase for British Thoroughbred breeding.

Come away with us!

Suffolk

Only £495 per person£116 Single SupplementDeposit of £99(Additional cost for the National Trust for Sutton Hoo Non Members £12.80)


The Royal Military TattooEdinburgh

Thursday 13th – Saturday 15th August 2020

2 x Nights: Dinner, Bed and Breakfast at The Doubletree by Hilton Glasgow Westerwood.

Billed as “The Greatest show on Earth”, The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo is Scotland’s biggest and best selling outdoor spectacle, attracting visitors from all over the world.

Showcasing music, dance, and displays from around the world on the Esplanade of Edinburgh Castle, high above the city skyline. This will be our fourth visit to the Westerwood Hotel and Golf Course on the outskirts of Cumbernauld, the hotel stands in acres of spectacular grounds, with stunning views over the golf course towards the Campsie Hills.


• Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo: Reserved seats for the evening performance.

• Edinburgh: Free time to explore before evening performance.

• Gretna Outlet: Home to designer brands in the heart of Gretna.

• Glasgow: Home to some of Scotland’s best cultural attractions.


Capital City BreakLondon Sunday 9th – Monday 10th August 2020

1 x Night: Bed and Breakfast at The Copthorne Tara Hotel, Kensington.

Enjoy an overnight break in our Capital City, with plenty of time for sightseeing, taking in a show or spending on Oxford St.

The Copthorne Tara will be our base for this weekend break, just a short walk from Kensington High Street and with easy access to board a local bus or underground to many places of interest. Making our usual early morning departure from Highway Garage on Sunday morning. We will journey direct to the hotel, aiming to arrive at the hotel mid-morning. It is usual for the rooms to be ready after 3pm, so we will arrange for concierge to store luggage until you check in at leisure. Departing London on Monday at 16:00pm, the day is free to continue exploring.

Nearby attractions to help you plan your stay:

• Kensington High Street

• Royal Albert Hall

• Kensington Palace

• The Nearest Underground station is Kensington High Street


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Ceremony Of The Keys London And The Tower Of London

Sunday 16th – Tuesday 18th August 2020

2 x Nights: Bed and Breakfast at The Guoman Tower Hotel, London

Nestled along the River Thames, The Tower Hotel, brings you into the midst of some of London’s most iconic landmarks and famous locations – including the Tower of London. Enjoy two nights at the 4* Tower Hotel perfect for exploring London by foot, bus or on the underground.

Whilst in London we are booked in for an hour long external evening tour of the Tower of London by a Yeoman Warder, and the

Ceremony of the Keys – a traditional locking up of the Tower of London. Set amidst the mighty battlements of this ancient fortress, it is one of the oldest and most colourful surviving ceremonies of its kind having been enacted every night, without fail, for well over 700 years.

During your stay why not book a day ticket to The Tower of London.


• Tower of London: External Evening Tour and Ceremony of the Keys.

• Free time to explore London – make use of the many buses, underground system or you are close enough to catch a boat to Greenwich.

Only £415 per person £109 Single upplement Deposit of £83

Serenity & SpeedSurrey

Thursday 13th – Monday 17th August 2020

4 x Nights: Dinner, Bed and Breakfast at The Doubletree by Hilton Woking

The modern Doubletree by Hilton Hotel is positioned ideally in the centre to Woking, just a short walk from the high street. Located in the heart of Surrey, Woking is a large town offering visitors a wide range of things to do, as well as excellent shopping and dining

facilities. It marked Her Majesty the Queen’s 60-year reign by designing a brand new public space in the heart of the town called ‘Jubilee Square’.


• Polesdon Lacey: the perfect Edwardian retreat, where the Queen Mother spent her honeymoon.

• Denbies Wine Estate: enjoy a classic wine tasting tour, including an introductory video, pass through the working winery and finish with a tasting of Denbies Classic wine.

• Brooklands Museum: the birthplace of British motorsport and aviation – and the

home of concorde (payable extra)

• Painshill: England’s most elegant 18th century landscape garden.

• Thames River Cruise: Embark on a short river cruise from Hampton Court to Kingston Upon Thames.

• Free time in Woking: with the hotel being in walking distance of the town centre, why not enjoy a stroll in to the centre.



A Right Royal WeekendLawful Trains Of LondonSunday 23rd – Tuesday 25th August 2020

2 x Nights: Dinner, Bed and BreakfastAt The Bull Hotel, Gerrards Cross

The Bull hotel is one of our favourite hotels, (as used on the 2019 Mystery Break) in the peaceful village of Gerrards Cross, relax in the landscaped gardens, enjoy your meal in the award winning restaurant and treat yourself in the bar. Opened in 1688

as a coaching inn, the picturesque hotel combines warm British hospitality with modern comforts.


• Postal Museum: Bringing together fascinating exhibitions and unveils the mysterious Mail Rail to the public, journey through five centuries of world-class curiosities that changed the world (please note the Mail Rail Ride is an underground ride – good mobility is required due to the number of steps)

• The Inns of Court: A guided tour, a totally unique in ambience and character and there really is nowhere else quite like them in the whole of London.

• The Foundling Museum: With a colourful history spanning over 275 years, it tells the history of the Foundling Hospital, the UK’s first children’s charity and publics first art gallery – as well as a guided tour a 2 course lunch is also included.

• Royal Windsor Steam Express: From Waterloo Station, the steam train ride to Royal Windsor allows you to relax in your comfortable Pullman carriage and enjoy the scenery from London, cross the Thames and head out to the countryside of Windsor.

Code BreakersCambridge

Thursday 3rd – Monday 7th September 2020

4 x Nights: Dinner, Bed and Breakfast at The Huntingdon Marriott Hotel

Visit the home of the famous World War 2 codebreakers and discover a land of lazy waterways and majestic cathedrals. Stay at the Modern Huntingdon Marriott Hotel is the ideal base for exploring Cambridgeshire.


• Huntingdon: A choice of boutique hotels, national shops and historic heritage at this Cambridgeshire market town.

• Bletchley Park: The home of the codebreakers, a unique heritage site and tourist attraction set within an atmospheric Victorian Estate.

• Cambridge: Enjoy a guided tour of the famous University City, before exploring the historic centre.

• Nene Valley Railway: step back in time as we go for a ride on the railway from Wansford to Peterborough.

• Ely: The historic Fenland city of Ely is home to one of the most important cathedrals in England, spend the day sightseeing or visiting Oliver Cromwells House.

• Stamford: one of the finest stone towns in England.



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Peaceful PembrokeshireCardiganMonday 21st – Friday 25th September 2020

4 x Nights: Dinner, Bed and BreakfastAt The Cliff Hotel and Spa, Cardigan

The Cliff Hotel and Spa is located on the coast of Cardigan town centre, offering spectacular views of the sea, river estuary and Cardigan Island.

Many of the bedrooms at The Cliff offer wonderful sea views, these do have to be requested at the time of booking and may carry a supplement. Enjoy a drink in the bar before dinner and soak up the views or make use of the fantastic leisure facilities which include a spa, treatment rooms and indoor pool.

The walk along the sweeping crescent of Cardigan Bay forms a very special part of the Wales coastal path, as well as great views north towards Snowdonia and South towards Pembroke!


• NT Llanerchaeron: a self-sufficient 18th century Welsh minor gentry estate.

• Carmarthen: Visit on Market day, enjoy the small independent shops, narrow streets, art galleries or Castle.

• Wool Museum: Wool was historically the most important and widespread of Wales’s industries.

• Tenby: The walled seaside town and harbour.

• Lovespoons: Discover the symbols on the famous hand carved welsh love spoons.

• Vale of Rheidol Railway: Board the narrow gauge railway for a scenic journey to Devil’s Bridge.

Don’t Ask… We Can’t Tell YouMystery BreakSunday 13th – Tuesday 15th September 2020

2 x Nights: Dinner, Bed and Breakfast at a Mystery Hotel

Join us on one of our popular Mystery Tours and spend two nights away at a lovely hotel, chosen especially for our Mystery Tour. Sorry…. We can’t tell you where we are going!!

Included:

• 2 Attractions

• Lunch

Only £360 per person Limited Number of Single Rooms at Nil Supplement Deposit of £72 (Additional cost for Llanerchaeron Non National Trust Members £9)

It’s a secret!Only £265

£40 Single SupplementDeposit of £53

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Shopping, Springs And SpasBath City Break

Sunday 11th – Tuesday 13th October 2020

2 x Nights: Dinner, Bed and Breakfast at The Francis Hotel, Bath

Spend two days discovering one of the West Country’s most famous Cities: Bath. Explore

the rich history of the truly unique destination, voted one of the most beautiful cities in the UK and a designated UNESCO world heritage site. The unique and distinctive Francis Hotel occupies seven of the original 18th century townhouses that make up the south side of the centrally located Queen Square – at convenient proximity are the Roman Baths.

On our return we will spend the day in Bristol – the heart of Bristol is made up of the City Centre and Old City, offering a superb taste of culture, food, history and fantastic shopping.


• Roman Baths

• Pump Room

• Thermae Bath Spa (Don’t forget your cossie)

• Jane Austen Centre

• No1 Royal Crescent

Kingdom Of FifeDunfermline

Monday 28th September – Friday 2nd October 2020

4 x Nights: Dinner, Bed and Breakfast at The Best Western Plus Keavil House Hotel

The 4* Best Western Plus Keavil House Hotel and Spa is an impressive country-house hotel set in 12 acres of its own grounds. The original Scottish baronial style house is decorated and maintained to a high standard retaining many of its original features.


• Crewe to Penrith Rail: Make the most of luxury and board the 1st class carriage at Crewe for the journey to Penrith.

• NTS Falkland Palace and Gardens: A fine Renaissance palace with an extensive formal garden and one of Britain’s oldest tennis courts.

• NTS Hill of Tarvit Mansion and Gardens: Work, rest and play “above” and “below” stairs in this Edwardian Mansion with its own golf course.

• The Scottish Vintage Bus Museum: Set in a 49 acre site, north of Dunfermline and houses over 100 buses as well as trains a horse tram and other exhibits.

• NTS Royal Burgh of Culross: Step in to the past along the cobbled streets of a picturesque village with its own ochre coloured palace.

Only £225 per person £75.50 Single Supplement Deposit of £45

Only £480 per person £91 Single Supplement Deposit of £96 (Additional cost for National Trust for Scotland Non Members £37)

Yorkshires CapitalYork City Break

Thursday 29th – Saturday 31st October 2020

2 x Nights: Dinner, Bed and Breakfast at The Queens Hotel, York A warm welcome awaits you at The Queen’s Hotel, situated on the banks of the River Ouse, in the heart of the City of York. Perfect for a two night stay, to explore at your own

pace. Step out of the Hotel into a world of history and explore the meant dimensions York has to offer, from medieval times to modern day.

Very few cities in England are able to boast such an exciting mix of cultures, whether you choose to stroll through the alleyways of York, take in a gallery or museum, visit the bustling shopping streets or just relax in one of the many wine bars and restaurants.

A city where chocolate, Romans and gruesome ghost stories collide offering an

eclectic mix of culture and history. Modern day meets old, there are hidden gems and unique experiences around every corner.


• York Mansion House

• Jorvik Viking Centre

• National Railway Museum

Three Counties TourThe Wye Valley

Monday 19th – Friday 23rd October 2020

4 x Nights: Dinner, Bed and Breakfast at The Bells Hotel and Country Club, Coleford

Discover the Wye Valley and the Royal Forest of Dean, Spanning the three counties of Gloucestershire, Herefordshire and Monmouthshire, this region will surround you by nature, tempt you into adventure, and fascinate you by its heritage. Amongst the unique landscape of forested hillsides, rocky outcrops and unspoilt villages you will find castles, museums and cathedrals aplenty, foodie spots to satisfy, and gorgeous places to stay.

The Bells Hotel and Country Club combines traditional, elegant style with convenient modern facilities to ensure your stay is as comfortable as possible.


• Hay on Wye: So much more than books and the Hay festival. Enjoy a coffee stop at this quaint market town.

• Monmouth: Cross the border in to the Georgian Market town, famous for its unique 13th century Monnow Bridge.

• River Wye Cruise: On a relaxing cruise

along the River Wye from Symonds Yat West, which has long been one of the most spectacular stretches of the Wye Valley.

• Guided Tour: The guide will join the coach for a half day scenic tour.

• Chepstow: The historic walled border town, dominated by the oldest surviving stone castle in Britain, with a photo opportunity at Tintern Abbey.

• Dean Forest Railway: Enjoy a cream tea on the relaxing round trip.

• Weston Cider Mill: A warm welcome awaits you, nestled amongst acres of apple and perry pear orchards.


Only £395 per person Limited Number of Singles at Nil Supplement Deposit of £79


Holiday Booking ConditionsDeposits and Payments of Final Balances A deposit of 20% per person will be required for all tours and will be payable on booking. Bookings are not confirmed until a 20% deposit has been received. The final balance on all tours will be due 42 days (6 weeks) before departure. (Continental and flight holidays final balances will be due 57 days (8 weeks) before departure)

Authorisation to sign the contract The person signing the contract does so, on behalf of all members of the group and accepts these booking conditions on their behalf. It is to this person that all correspondence will be sent and, in the event of holiday cancellation or change, the company are not liable if the other members of the party are not informed.

Cancellation by the Company The Company will not cancel a tour after the final balance due date unless it is necessary to do so by circumstances beyond our control. If it is found necessary to cancel a tour, alternatives will be offered where possible, with an opportunity to transfer at no charge or a full refund of all money paid will be sent after which all liability on part of the tour company shall cease.

Cancellation by the Passenger Cancellations must be notified in writing and signed by the person who made the booking. The following scale of cancellation charges apply: Prior to 42 days before departure date Deposits only 28 to 42 days before departure date 30% 14 to 27 days before departure date 45% 7 to 13 days before departure date 60% 0 to 6 days before departure date 100%

Brochure Prices Prices in the brochure include VAT at 20% where possible.

Delays The company cannot accept responsibility for delays or disruption to travel services, or for additional expenses incurred as a result caused by weather conditions, civil commotions, industrial disputes, strikes, lock-outs, floods, sickness epidemic, natural disasters and acts of God. All additional costs are the responsibility of the passenger but can normally be reclaimed under the terms of the insurance policy for the passengers who have paid the appropriate premium.

Baggage We cannot accept liability, loss, or damage to luggage unless it is established that it has been caused by negligence. If you wish to claim for loss or damage to baggage, see relevant section of your insurance policy.In accordance with “The Package Travel, Package Holidays and Package Tours Regulations 1992” all passengers booking with Robin Hood Travel Ltd are fully protected for the initial deposit and subsequently the balance of all monies paid to us, including repatriation if required, arising from cancellation or curtailment of you travel agreements due to the insolvency of Robin Hood Travel Ltd.There is no requirement for Financial Protection of day trips, and none is provided. This insurance is only valid for packages booked that DO NOT include flights.

Consumer AwareYour booking is insured by IPP and its panel of Insurers – The Insurance is only valid for passengers who book and pay directly with/to Robin Hood Travel Ltd. If you booked and/or paid direct to a Travel Agent for a holiday with Robin Hood Travel Ltd please request proof of how the booking is secured. For further information please go to www.ipplondon.co.uk

The Insurance has been arranged by International Passenger Protection Limited and underwritten by Insurers who are members of the Association of British Insurers & Lloyds Syndicates.

Gift Vouchers If you are stuck for Christmas, Birthday or Anniversary gifts for your loved ones, why not get them a Robin Hood Travel Ltd gift voucher. At any demoniation they really do make the perfect gift, pop in to the office to purchase your gift voucher or we can post them out to you ready to slip in to your birthday card.

Private Hire As well as operating our tour brochure we also operate a fleet of executive coaches and mini coaches for all private hire work – contact the office for a quote.

Mot Station And Garage WorkAt Highway Garage we can also MOT and service your vehicles, we can MOT Test Class IV, V and VII (including Motorhomes). Why not bring your car in for its annual check while you are away on holiday?

Highway Garage | Macclesfield Road

Rudyard | Nr Leek | Staffordshire | ST138PS

Telephone 01538 306618

w: www.robinhoodtravel.co.uk

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