 UK Day Trips
Days out for all the family with theme parks, zoos, tourist attractions, sightseeing and tickets…we have it all! With many days out in London including Madame Tussauds, Houses of Parliament, we can also take you to all the latest concerts and shows. If you fancy something a bit different, travel on a steam train with an included cream tea or talk to the animals at Longleat Safari Park. For a fun day out for all the family, travel with us on one of our growing Theme Park excursions to Alton Towers, Legoland, Thorpe Parks and much more.
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| Tuesday 22 July 2008 |
| 1 day Adult /Senior Citizens £33 & Child £28, By Coach |
| The history of Althorp is the history of a family. The Spencers have lived and died here for nearly five centuries, and twenty generations. Since Diana's tragic death, Althorp has become known across the world. Among the exhibits are the famous Bridal Gown, childhood letters, school reports and details of the Princess's work for charities. Includes return travel by luxury coach and admission to Althorp. |
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| Saturday 16 August 2008 |
| 1 day Adult £45, Child (3-12 years) £39, By Coach |
Sample the thrills and spills of Alton Towers theme park in a day! Enter a world of magic and excitement with sensational rides, looping roller coasters or if you feel in need of something soothing after so much excitement you can row on the lake, take an aerial cable car ride or simply enjoy walking in the gardens.
New for 2008! - Mutiny Bay A fantastic pirate themed land with three new attractions where all the family will be challenged to prove themselves as fully fledged pirates! Emabark on a mission aboard the Battle Galleons interactive water ride, guaranteed to get you and spectators thoroughly soaked. Young adventurers can gain their sea legs upon Heave Ho, and Marauders Mayhem - a spinning sensation set within barrels of rum and explosives guaranteed to shiver your timbers! Includes entrance and return luxury coach travel.
Very early start and late return with at least 8 hours in the park. |
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| Saturday 19 July 2008 |
| 1 Day Adult £29, Senior Citizen £28 & Child £25, By Coach |
| Behind its Jacobean-style exterior Anglesey Abbey is a vision of the golden age of English country house living, created by the first Lord Fairhaven and his brother from 1926 to 1966. It is a treasure trove of sumptuous furnishings, fine books and works of art, as well as a collection of French and English clocks. Life revolved around horse racing and shooting, and weekend guests enjoyed the height of 1930s luxury. There are more than 100 pieces of classical sculpture in the formal and landscape gardens.
There has been a mill on the site of the present Lode Mill since the time of the Domesday Survey in 1085, although the present mill is thought to have been built in the eighteenth century. In one of its incarnations, the mill was converted by the Bottisham & Lode Cement & Brick Company for grinding cement. The mill was restored to its current condition in 1982 by the Cambridgeshire Wind and Watermill Society and now grinds corn to produce flour for sale to the public. Includes entrance and return travel by luxury coach.
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| Thursday 10 July 2008 |
| 1 Day Adult £22, Senior Citizen £21 & Child £19, By Coach |
| Arundel, a town steeped in history, nestled amidst the stunning landscape of the South Downs, a bustling market town rich in history with an interesting selection of shops, restaurants and hotels catering for every taste. In Arundel you are never short of something to do or somewhere to relax. You will have around 5 hours free time in Arundel. Chichester is situated on the English south coast in the county of West Sussex. Compact and intimate, with Roman walls and a medieval heart, Chichester is made for exploring. There’s history on every corner, from the Tudor Market Cross to the Georgian terraces. You will have approx 4 hours free time in Chichester. Includes return travel by luxury coach.
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| Tuesday 9 September 2008 |
| 1 Day Adult £27, Senior Citizen £25 & child £24, By Coach |
| Join us for a relaxing drive through the attractive countryside and pleasant villages of the Ashdown Forest. Following a coffee stop in Tunbridge Wells we tour Winnie the Pooh Country making a short visit to Hartfield to Pooh Corner. After a Lunch stop we make our way back through the countryside ending the day with a cream tea. Includes return travel by luxury coach and cream tea.
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| Thursday 9 October 2008 |
| 1 Day Adult £29, Senior £27 & Child £25, By Coach |
| King Henry VIII gave Walden Abbey to Sir Thomas Audley, who transformed it into his mansion, Audley End. Despite ups and downs in its fortunes, Audley End remains one of England’s grandest country homes with over 30 lavishly decorated rooms to enjoy and explore. The sumptuous interior is largely due to the third Baron Braybrooke who inherited Audley End in 1825, filling it with treasures including paintings by Masters such as Holbein and Canaletto. A rare set of English tapestries by Soho weaver Paul Saunders is now displayed after 30 years in store. Wander round the beautiful 19th-century parterre with its magnificent floral displays and imagine yourself back in Victorian times as you take a turn around the organic walled Kitchen Garden growing original fruit and vegetable varieties. The landscaped gardens were designed by Capability Brown and feature temples, bridges and memorials. Families can enjoy a ride a ride through the woodland on the Audley End Miniature Railway(not included), which operates both steam and diesel engines. Includes entrance and return travel by luxury coach. |
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| Wednesday 25 June 2008 |
| 1 day Adult £24, Senior £23 & Child £19, By Coach |
| Now a World Heritage Site, the hot springs, Roman Baths, the splendid Abbey and Georgian stone crescents, and the many streets of intriguing shops and workshops have attracted visitors to the City for centuries. Set in rolling Somerset countryside, it is a beautiful and unforgettable place to visit. Includes return travel by coach. |
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| Saturday 5 July 2008 |
| 1 Day Adult £39, Senior Citizen £38 & Child £34, By Coach |
| Belvoir, meaning beautiful view in French, dates back to Norman times. The English pronounciation ‘Beaver’ was built up over many centuries throught the inability of Anglo-Saxons to master the French tongue. Belvoir has been the ancestral home of the Duke and Duchess of Rutland for one thousand years and is currently the family home of 11th Duke and Duchess and their five children. The present Castle is the fourth to have stood on the site since Norman times. Inside the castle are many notable collections, from the military treasures in the guardroom to the stunning staterooms with their impressive period art, tapestries, furniture and sculpture.
In contrast to the grandeur of the State Rooms, the Old Kitchen and Bakery will fuel your imagination of ‘below the stairs’ life in 1825. Our School Room and Nursery are well equipped for children to experience lessons and play in Regency times. When Elizabeth (the 5th Duchess) commissioned James Wyatt to build the Castle in 1799 she undertook the design and landscaping of the gardens, park and grounds herself. She saw the entire Vale of Belvoir as her garden and was merely framing the views with her valley gardens. Includes entrance and return travel by luxury coach.
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| Thursday 17 July 2008 |
| 1 Day Adult £27, Senior Citizen & Child £25, By Coach |
| The Beth Chatto Gardens began in 1960 when the site was an overgrown wasteland between two farms. Faced with all kinds of difficult conditions Beth and the late Andrew Chatto set out to find homes for many of the plants they wished to grow. With dry and damp soil in both sun and shade, they were able put into practice the underlying principles of what is now referred to as "Ecological gardening". The gardens are made up of 4 areas - Gravel, Scree, Water & Wood all with
lush leafy plantings of Gunnera, Eupatorium, Phormium and impressive Miscanthus around a series of natural ponds. After visiting the gardens we travel in Colchester for some free time before returning home. Includes entrance and return travel by luxury coach.
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| Saturday 21 June 2008 |
| 1 Day Adult £35, Senior Citizen £34 & Child £30, By Coach |
| Blenheim Palace, home to 11th Duke of Marlborough and the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill, offers a memorable day out. Set in 2100 acres of beautiful parkland landscaped by ‘Capability’ Brown, the exquisite Baroque Palace is surrounded by sweeping lawns, formal gardens and the magnificent Lake. Inside, the scale of the Palace is beautifully balanced by the intricate detail and delicacy of the carvings, the hand painted ceilings and the amazing porcelain collections, tapestries and paintings displayed in each room.
intings displayed in each room. Situated in Woodstock, just 8 miles from Oxford, the Palace was created a World Heritage site in 1987. Includes entracne and return travel by luxury coach.
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| Wednesday 24 September 2008 |
| 1 day Adult £20, Senior £19 & Child £19, By Coach |
| Spend the day in Brighton with its traditional seaside attractions including the superbly restored Victorian Palace Pier together with its excellent shopping areas including the famous 'Lanes' with antique shops abound. As an alternative, Worthing is one of the most attractive resorts on the South Coast, with its lovely promenade, live entertainment, excellent shopping and beautiful parks and gardens. |
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| Saturday 11 October 2008 |
| 1 Day Adult £39, Senior Citizen £38 & Child £34, By Coach |
| Burghley House is the largest and grandest of the first Elizabethan Age. Built and designed by William Cecil, Lord High Treasurer of England, between 1565 and 1587, the house is a family home for his decendants to this day. There are eighteen State Rooms, including many decorated by Antonio Verrio in the 17th century, housing a huge collection of greta works of art, including one of the most important private collections of 17th century Italian paintings, the earliest inventoried collection of Japanese ceramics in the west, rare examples of European porcelain, and wood carvings by Grinling Gibbons and his followers. There are also four magnificent State Beds, fine examples of English and continental furniture and important tapestries and textiles. Capability Brown was comissioned in 1756 to landscape the 300 acre deer park and grounds. Includes entrance and return travel by luxury coach. |
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| Tuesday 26 August 2008 |
| 1 day Adult £34, Senior £33 & Child £32, By Coach |
| Birmingham’s very own chocolate paradise. A unique place to indulge all of your senses. A fun, educational multimedia attraction dedicated to the story of Cadbury and chocolate. Visitors can explore Cadbury World at their own pace, with the assistance of clear signposting; and the restaurant, shop and playground areas. Includes return travel by luxury coach and entrance ticket with approximately 4 hours at the venue. |
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| Thursday 23 October 2008 |
| 1 day Adult £23, Senior £22 & Child £19, By Coach |
| Duxford is Europe's top aviation museum with over 140 aircraft on display with its award winning American Air Museum and the Lord Warfare Exhibition Hall (Entrance not included). Alternatively the short journey to Cambridge, sometimes described as the loveliest city in Britain where you will be captivated by the great beauty of the college and university buildings, the magnificent courtyards, the bridges and 'Backs' along the River Cam and the wealth of architectural styles to be admired. Includes return travel by luxury coach. |
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| Saturday 24 May 2008 |
| Day Trip £59, By Coach |
| Every year, in May, the grounds of the Royal Hospital, Chelsea, are transformed into the fabulous show gardens, inspirational small gardens and vibrant horticultural displays that make up the world’s most famous flower show. The RHS Chelsea Flower Show is the first event of the summer season and showcases the finest examples of horticultural excellence, created by the best garden designers, plantsmen and plantswomen. It sets the latest gardening trends, is plant breeders favourite place to launch new plants and features the newest and most desirable gardening products. Designers from across the globe create around 20 show gardens, which create the impact and spectacle that Chelsea is renowned for. Includes return travel by luxury coach and entrance ticket. |
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| Thursday 5 June 2008 |
| 1 day Adult £39, Senior £37 & Child £29, By Coach |
| Enjoy a cruise from Chertsey to Hampton Court, passing through Coway Sail where Julius Caesar forded the river then on through Sunbury Lock which has a unique second lock adjacent to it still in operation. On approaching Hampton Court, you will pass some lovely house boats, some formely owned by stars such as Diana Dors. We then arrive at Hampton Court. Enjoy free time at Hampton Court or in the nearby shops. Includes return travel by luxury coach, river boat cruise & entrance to Hampton Court. |
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| Sunday 26 October 2008 |
| 1 Day Adult/Senir Citizen £35 & Child £29, By Coach |
| Vist Chessington one of the UK's top theme parks for something different - Hubble, bubble, toil and trouble… The witches are back at Chessington World of Adventures & Zoo during Halloween as the park opens up for Halloween Hocus Pocus from 18th October - 3rd November 2008. Centre stage will be a coven of witches have taken over the park, setting up camp and creating all sorts of chaos preventing visitors from putting their spells into the park’s massive cauldron. Enjoy the thrills and spills of the parks rides and attractions. Includes return travel by luxury coach and entrance ticket.
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| 1 day From Adult £35, Child (3-11 years) £29, By Coach |
Chessington is one of the UK's top theme parks with something for everyone. It is home to the world's first ever suspended and swinging roller coaster The Vampire ride. The park is split into 9 different themed areas including Transylvania and ToyTown. It also has it's own zoo with Europe's biggest gorilla family and animal shows from sealion's, penguins and birds.
New for 2008! - Chessington Goes under water with a brand new SEA LFE CENTRE! Chessington is opening a brand new aquatic attraction. The 250,000 litre aquarium, located within Chessington Zoo - it will bring kids of all ages almost nose to nose with a wide range of sea creatures. Interactive touchpools, fun exhibitions and a walkthrough ocean tank will offer a final wow-experience as the fish swim overhead. Includes return travel by coach and entrance ticket. |
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| Saturday 22 November 2008 |
| 1 day Adult £35, Senior £34 & Child (3-11 years) £30, By Coach |
| Britain’s greatest Palace welcomes all for the festive season to enjoy “The Traditions of Christmas” at Blenheim Palace. The magnificent Palace will be decorated with elegant displays of treasured yuletide traditions and in the Great Courtyard, Christmas trees will sparkle in the colonnades, offering visitors a truly magical experience. Also, visit the Festive Craft Show, one of the most popular events of the year at Blenheim Palace. This celebrates the best of British crafts; there is no better place to stock up on presents and stocking fillers than in the courtyards of Blenheim Palace. Includes return travel by luxury coach and entry to the Palace.
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| Thursday 29 May 2008 |
| 1 Day Adult £37, Senior Citizen £36 & Child £25, By Coach |
| Shortly after becoming Prime Minister in May 1940, Winston Churchill visited the Cabinet War Rooms to see for himself what preparations had been made to allow him and his War Cabinet to continue working throughout the expected air raids on London. It was there, in the underground Cabinet Room, he announced 'This is the room from which I will direct the war'. In 2003 newly restored areas of the Cabinet War Rooms were revealed to the public for the first time. Known as 'The Churchill Suite', they had lain neglected and unseen since the war. The Cabinet War Rooms have created the first national museum dedicated to Winston Churchill. Using cutting edge technology and a mixture of media displays, the undeniably exciting story of this historical figure is brought to life. Not only can visitors explore his 'finest hour' during the Second World War, but also investigate the private man, his successes and failures. After visiting the Museum and War Rooms we then travel to Westminster Pier for our cruise back to Greenwich before our return journey home. Includes entrance and return travel by luxury coach.
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| Thursday 3 July 2008 |
| 1 Day Adult £25, Senior Citizen £24 & Child £20, By Coach |
| We make our way first to Colchester where you can spend time exploring the castle, museums or shops. Colchester is diverse and a lively shopping centre with a mix of contemporary culture and heritage. In the afternoon our tour takes us through Constable Country taking in the sights of East Bergholt, Flatford and Dedham. Includes return travel by luxury coach. |
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| Wed 10 September 2008 |
| 1 day Adult £22, Senior/Child £21, By Coach |
| A full day excursion taking in the magnificent scenery and beautiful villages and towns of the Cotswolds. Houses and inns built out of the old Cotswold stone can be seen when we explore Burford, Bourton-on-the-Water, Stow-on-the-World and Broadway on this delightful tour of these lovely picturesque villages. These stops will be made according to the route taken for morning teas, lunch and afternoon teas. |
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| Tue 24 June & Wed 6 August 2008 |
| 1 day Adult £32, Senior Citizens/Child £31, By Coach |
| The Kennet & Avon Boat Company's canal cruises give you the opportunity to enjoy the beauty of the Kennet & Avon Canal. The 'Kennet Valley' horse drawn barge is a wide beam passenger trip boat which was purpose built in 1976. She operates from Kintbury on the Kennet and Avon Canal and is 67ft in length and 10ft wide. A part of England’s heritage, Kennet Valley has no engine on board so is powered solely by the towing action of the horse making her a tranquil and environmentally friendly method of transport. Includes return travel by luxury coach and canal cruise with cream tea served on board. Locally baked
fruit scone, homemade jam with cream and a slice of sponge cake. |
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| Wed 16 July & Tue 2 Sept 2008 |
| 1 day Adult £28, Senior £27 & Child £25, By Coach |
| Enjoy a popular cruise into Windsor, leaving from Runnymede. Passing the Bells of Ouzeley, Old Windsor, Datchet and the Home Park with view of the Castle, we ascent the impressive Romney Lock with a glimpse of Eton College and arrive in Windsor below the Castle just upstream of the Sir Christopher Wren House Hotel. Includes return travel by luxury coach and cruise. |
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| Thu 12 June & Tue 19 August 2008 |
| 1 day Adult £33, Senior £32 & Child £29, By Coach |
| Leaving Windsor Promenade, passengers will have excellent views of Windsor Castle and Eton College. After passing Windsor racecourse, the boat goes through Boveney Lock and passes Sutherland Grange, The Willows and Bray Film Studios. It then head towards Oakley Court, Queen's Eyot and Monkey Island where the boat turns for the journey back to Windsor. Includes return travel by luxury coach, cruise and traditional cream tea. |
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| Saturday 6 December 2008 |
| Day Trip £17, By Coach |
| A Christmas experience in the heart of the land of Dickens. In addition to the street entertainment, musicians and costumed characters perform around the festival area. Parades and processions and magical stalls offering a huge range of Christmas fare. The day is completed with a Carol Concert outside Rochester's magnificent Norman Cathedral. Includes return travel by luxury coach. |
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| Sunday 7 September 2008 |
| 1 day Adult £41, Senior £39 & Child (3-11 years) £27, By Coach |
| Duxford’s September air show is absolutely unmissable – 2008 celebrates the 90th Anniversary of this nostalgic and evocative display. This show will feature Spitfires and other Classic aircraft. Details of this show will follow when published. (All flying is subject to serviceability, weather and operational commitments.) Includes return travel by luxury coach and entry ticket. |
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| Thursday 11 September 2008 |
| 1 Day Adult £35, Senior Citizen £34 & Child £33, By Coach |
Frogmore House
Frogmore House, set in the private Home Park, is renowned for its beautiful landscaped garden and
18th-century lake. Queen Victoria was inspired to write 'all is peace and quiet and you only hear the
hum of the bees, the singing of the birds'. Indeed Queen Victoria loved Frogmore so much that she chose to build a mausoleum for herself and her husband, Prince Albert, in the grounds.
Saville Gardens
In 1932 Queen Mary gave Eric Savill permission to develop a garden in Windsor Great Park. The creation of the 35-acre garden was later followed with great interest by Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother, and the Temperate House is dedicated to her. During August and September visitors can delight in the vibrant colour of the Savill Garden's beautiful herbaceous borders and the eye-catching and critically acclaimed Savill Building. Here you can enjoy the excellent visitor facilities, including a gift shop, plant shop and restaurant. Includes return travel by luxury coach and entrance. |
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| Tuesday 14 October 2008 |
| 1 Day Adult £28, Senior £27 & Child £25, By Coach |
| One of a series of grand houses and palaces alongside the River Thames, Ham House and Garden is an unusually complete survival of the 17th century, where time appears to have stood still. Ham was built to impress in its day and continues to do so today. With lavish interiors, unique historical features and unusual 17th-century gardens. Its collections of art, textiles and furniture are outstanding, while its outbuildings – including an ice house, a dairy, with unusual cast iron 'cows' legs', and the earliest known purpose-built still house (the 17th-century equivalent of an in-house pharmacy). The gardens are a rare example of 17th-century design and are currently being restored. Includes entrance and return travel by luxury coach. |
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| Friday 11 July, Saturday 12 July, Sunday 13 July 2008 |
| 1 day £44, By Coach |
| At the height of summer, one of the world’s most famous royal palaces plays host to the sumptuous Hampton Court Palace Flower Show. This RHS spectacle is the largest of its kind in the world and for six days in July, thousands of gardening fans can see, smell and touch an abundance of floral delights. Visitors can enjoy around 50 inspiring display gardens including the tranquil water gardens, a unique category of this show, and the innovative conceptual gardens showcasing the next big names in garden design. From contemporary to traditional, there are plenty of design ideas to suit any garden lover. Includes return travel by luxury coach and entrance ticket. ONLY 1 SEAT LEFT FOR 11 JULY 2008 |
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| Tuesday 3 June 2008 |
| 1 day £20, By Coach |
| Have the day in either Hastings OR Eastbourne. You will be dropped off at Hastings Old Town Coach Park or Eastbourne Pier. There will be around 5 hours in Hastings or 4 hours in Eastbourne. |
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| Thursday 7 August 2008 |
| 1 day Adult £29, Senior Citizen £28 & Child £24, By Coach |
| Hatfield House, built between 1607 and 1611 by Robert Cecil, lst Earl of Salisbury and Chief Minister to James I, has been in the Cecil family ever since. The State Rooms of this celebrated Jacobean House are rich in paintings, furniture, fine tapestries and historic armour. The extensive garden was originally planted by John Tradescant the Elder in the early 17th century. Lady Gwendolen Cecil, younger daughter of Prime Minister Salisbury, designed the West Garden as it is today. The present Dowager Lady Salisbury dedicated 30 years to the restoration and improvement of the garden. However, gardens evolve and visitors will see new features and delightful planting. In the garden can be found the Great Hall, the surviving wing of the Royal Palace of Hatfield (1485) where Elizabeth I spent some of her childhood. Includes return travel by luxury coach and entrance ticket. |
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| Thursday 26 June 2008 |
| 1 Day Adult £26, Senior Citizen £25 & Child £20, By Coach |
| Discover 700 years of history at this romantic, double-moated 13th century castle which was once the childhood home of Anne Boleyn second wife of Henry VIII. Marvel at restoration work carried out in the early 1900s and view the wealth of fine furniture, paintings, tapestries and antiques in the spendidly furnished rooms. You can also explore the typical English Gardens, with topiary, walled rose garden, ponds and cascading water. Or relax in the Italian Gardens, home to a collection of classical sculptures some of which date back some 2000 years. We vist the castle in Rose Week where the rooms of the castle are decorated with floral displays, you can also take a tour with the castle gardeners. Includes entrance and return travel by luxury coach. |
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| 1 day Adult £39, Senior £38 & Child £29, By Coach |
| A day out to the Isle of Wight commencing with the journey to Portsmouth followed by the short ferry crossing. There is much to offer, a scenic drive and visits to the pearl shop, Alum Bay with lunch in Sandown (not included). Price includes return travel by luxury coach, sea crossing and a scenic drive. |
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| Saturday 12 July 2008 |
| 1 day Adult £32, Senior £28, Child £24, By Coach |
| An annual show at the County Show Ground, Detling. With two miles of shopping, live music, food courts, funfair, rural crafts, livestock, horses, flower tent, show gardens, arena displays, countryside area, motor zone, steam giants of the past and woodland walk - there is something for everyone! Includes return travel by luxury coach and entrance ticket. |
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| Wed 28 May & Wed 27 August 2008 |
| 1 Day Adult £31, Senior Citizen £30 & Child £19, By Coach |
| Kew Gardens, the greatest of all public gardens in Britain and perhaps the world. Kew Gardens is often referred to as the Royal Botanic Gardens. Three hundred acres containing collections of over 40,000 varieties of plants. Also seven glasshouses and two art galleries, a Japanese rock garden.
New for Summer 2008 - The Rhizotron and Treetop Walkway is a permanent new attraction in the heart of Kew Gardens, designed by the architects of the London Eye, taking visitors on an amazing journey from tree root to tree top. Firstly, journey underground amongst the tree roots in the Rhizotron. Then be transported 18m up to our Treetop Walkway and enjoy a trees-eye view of Kew with some amazing views across the Gardens. Along the way learn more about how trees work, and their impact on the world around us. Includes return travel by luxury coach and entrance ticket. |
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| Saturday 8 & Saturday 22 November 2008 |
| 1 day £17, By Coach |
| Shop until you drop! With over 300 stores including House of Fraser, Debenhams, Allders, M&S, Next, BHS, Boots, Woolworths and Argos plus many more all under one roof! Lakeside opened in 1990 and was the first regional shopping centre in the south of England. Includes return travel by coach and free time at Lakeside. |
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| Dates throughout the year! |
| 1 day Adult & Senior Citizens £39, Child (3-11years) £30, By Coach |
| At LEGOLAND® Windsor, the entertainment is certainly hands-on. Children can take to the road, soar through the skies and sail the seas in complete safety. With over 50 interactive rides, live shows, building workshops, driving schools and attractions and set in 150 acres of beautiful parkland, LEGOLAND Windsor is a different sort of family theme park. LEGOLAND puts the “fun” in family trips with something geared towards every family member and dozens of things to enjoy together. Discover kid-powered rides, cool building challenges, a unique mix of interactive attractions, exhilarating coasters, shows that pull the audience into action and so much more. NEW FOR 2008...In the new Land of the Vikings, join the Viking fleet by jumping aboard the Longboat Invader to find your sea legs, then graduate to the huge ride, the Vikings' River Splash, where you'll be in for a good soaking! Includes return travel by luxury coach and entry ticket.
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| Dates throughout the year! |
| Day Trip Adult £59, Child (3-11 years) £54, By Coach |
| A day out not to be missed! We combine the London Eye, a 4-course carvery lunch and a river cruise together to make this a special day out for all occasions. The flight on the London Eye takes approximately 35 minutes to see many of the sights of London, this is followed by some free time on the south bank. We then take you to a 4-star hotel, the elegant Rembrandt Hotel in Knightsbridge opposite the Victoria & Albert Museum for an unhurried 4-course carvery lunch (be warned do not eat during the morning!) with everything from a salad bar to smoked salmon, freshly carved meat off the bone, pasta, fish, meat and freshly prepared vegetables concluding with a sweet of your choice and teas and coffees – you will have 2 hours at the hotel for lunch. We then travel to Westminster Pier (or similar) for our cruise back to Greenwich before our return journey home. (At certain times of the year, we will reverse the itinerary, i.e. Cruise, Lunch then London Eye.). |
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| Saturday 3 January 2009 |
| 1 day £10, By Coach |
| Find a bargain in this year's January sales in London. Visit the fantastic Oxford Street which has one of the highest concentrations of large shops in the world. More than 300 shops selling thousands of lines of goods from inexpensive gifts to haute couture. Includes return travel by luxury coach and free time in London. |
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| Wednesday 29 October 2008 |
| 1 day £15, By Coach |
| A day in London where you can choose from some fantastic attractions. Either visit the Natural History Museum, the Science Museum & the Imperial War Museum. Drop-offs will be made at the London Museums for free time at your leisure. Includes return travel by luxury coach. |
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| Sat 25 October 2008 |
| 1 day Adult £29, Child (3-11 years) £27, By Coach |
| Come face-to-face with the hairiest, scariest, tallest and smallest animals on the planet, right in the heart of London. Amazing animals, talks and animal displays, new walk-through enclosures, historic buildings and beautiful gardens.
Take a walk on the wild side at London Zoo and get close to some of the world's most fascinating animals. There's something for everyone, from Asian lions to Sloth bears and the incredible 'Animals in Action' demonstration where our finest flying, leaping and climbing animals show off their skills. Set in the heart of London's majestic Regent's Park, London Zoo boasts not only a vast array of amazing animals, but also beautiful gardens, fine art and astounding architecture. Includes return travel by luxury coach and entry ticket. |
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| Saturday 31 May & Saturday 2 August 2008 |
| 1 day Adult £40, Senior £36 Child (3-11 years) £35, By Coach |
| Voted ‘UK Family Attraction of the Year’ by the Good Britain Guide, Longleat offers a wonderland of attractions to suit all ages! As well as being the first stately home to open its doors to the public, Longleat was also the first place, outside Africa, to open a Safari Park. And, after more than 36 years, Longleat is still one of Britain’s most popular tourist attractions. From Safari Park to Stately Home, Mazes to Murals and Simulator Rides to Safari Boats there’s always something new to discover round every corner. Includes return travel by luxury coach and entrance ticket. |
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| Wednesday 2 July 2008 |
| 1 day £26, By Coach |
| Explore this beautiful and tranquil area by boarding a luxury river cruiser which runs trips from the beautiful village of Horning, along the River Bure through the village and out to Ranworth Broad and back, passing lovely old thatched houses, windmills and Norfolk reed beds. There is also free time to visit the beautiful city of Norwich. Includes return travel by luxurycoach, excursion on the Mississippi Paddle Boat and to Norwich. |
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| Dates throughout the year! |
| 1 day Adult £32, Senior Citizen/Child (3-11 years) £29, By Coach |
| Set amongst the woodland of Dorset lays 65 acres of sanctuary for over 150 primates. Monkey World was set up in 1987 by Jim and Alison Cronin to provide abused Spanish beach chimps with a permanent, stable home. Today Monkey World works in conjunction with foreign governments from all over the world to stop the illegal smuggling of apes out of Africa and Asia. At the park visitors can see more than 150 primates of 15 different species. Includes return travel by luxury coach and entrance ticket. |
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| Tuesday 12 August 2008 |
| 1 day £19, By Coach |
| Who knows where you will end up - but a pleasant country drive with a stop at a place of interest and refreshments will be made during your day. Includes return travel by luxury coach and mystery excursion. |
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| Wednesday 22 October 2008 |
| 1 Day £24, By Coach |
| Who knows where you will end up - but a pleasant country drive with a stop at a place of interest and
refreshments will be made during your day. This trip will also include a light lunch in the price. Includes return travel by luxury coach and mystery excursion plus lunch
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| Tuesday 15 July 2008 |
| 1 day Adult £23, Senior £22 & Child £21, By Coach |
| A pleasant excursion to the charming New Forest, Hampshire. We stop for lunch (not included) in the picturesque town of Lymington, tour via Beaulieu, Burley and Lyndhurst to perhaps conclude the day with cream teas (not included). Includes return travel by luxury coach and scenic drive. |
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| Thursday 14 August 2008 |
| 1 Day Adult £52, Senior Citizen £49 & Child £45, By Coach |
| Enjoy a hot two-course lunch as the sights of central London pass slowly by your window. A spoken commentary is provided whilst you cruise. After the Lunch cruise we make our way to the Palace of Westminster (houses of parliament) for a guided visit, the principal residence of the kings of England from the middle of the 11th century until 1512. Includes return travel by luxury coach, Lunch Cruise and entrance to the Palace of Westminster. |
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| Tuesday 10 June 2008 |
| 1 Day Adult £28, Senior Citizen £27 & Cild £24, By coach |
Set in the rural Weald of Kent surrounded by picturesque countryside and ancient parkland, Penshurst Place and Gardens has changed little over the centuries. Home of the Sidney family since for some 450 years. Built of local sandstone the finest feature in this medieval house is the magnificent Barons hall built in 1341 with its 60 ft high chestnut roof, a prime example of 14th century domestic architecture. Later additions have seen Penshurst Place expand into an imposing defended manor house, containing state rooms filled with a remarkable collection of tapestries, paintings, period furniture, fine porcelain and armour. Down the centuries Penshurst has welcomed many famous visitors including from 1519 King Henry VIII, his son King Edward VI, Queen Elizabeth I and in 1986 the Prince of Wales followed by HM Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother who lunched there in 1987, recently featured in the new Hollywood film "The Other Boleyn Girl".
The garden at Penshurst Place is one of the most beautiful in England and probably one of the oldest, with records dating back to 1346. The existing 11 acre Tudor garden was originally laid out in 1580 and surrounds the romantic fortified medieval house, with its mellow sandstone walls, mullioned windows and ancient doorways. Over one mile of yew hedging divides the garden into a series of rooms, each with its own season and colour. These combine to make Penshurst one of Britain's most alluring spectacles. Includes entrance and return travel by luxury coach. |
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| Tuesday 8 July 2008 |
| 1 Day Adult £29, Senior Citizen £28 & Child £24, By Coach |
| The vast late 17th-century mansion is set in a beautiful 283-hectare (700-acre) deer park, landscaped by 'Capability' Brown and immortalised in Turner's paintings. The house contains the finest collection of pictures, with numerous works by Turner, Van Dyck, Reynolds and Blake, as well as ancient and neo-classical sculpture, fine furniture and carvings by Grinling Gibbons. The Servants' Quarters contain fascinating kitchens (including a splendid copper batterie de cuisine of more than 1,000 pieces) and other service rooms. New for 2008! Completed restoration of Matthew Brettingham's 18th-century Ionic Rotunda in the Pleasure Grounds. Includes entrance and return travel by luxury coach.
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| Wednesday 11 June 2008 |
| 1 Day Adult £29, Senior Citizen £28 & Child £24, By Coach |
| This Regency house is in an exceptional setting on the Surrey Hills and enjoys stunning views. The house was remodelled in 1906-09 by the Hon. Mrs Ronald Greville, a well-known Edwardian hostess. Her collections of fine paintings, furniture, porcelain and silver are displayed in the reception rooms and galleries. There are also extensive grounds, a beautiful walled rose garden, lawns and landscape walks. Once the home of poet and playwright Richard Brinsley Sheridan, Polesden Lacey was the venue for the honeymoon of the future King George VI and Queen Elizabeth in 1923. Includes entrance an return travel by luxury coach.
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| Thursday 4 September 2008 |
| 1 day Adult £24, Senior £23 & Child £19, By Coach |
| Spend the day in Portsmouth, the world centre for maritime defence heritage. At its heart is HMS Victory, the remains of the Mary Rose and HMS Warrior, Britain's first ironclad battleship. Alternatively, the neighbouring resort of Southsea has its castle built by King Henry VIII and the famous D-Day Museum. Includes return travel by luxury coach. |
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| Tuesday 17 June 2008 |
| 1 Day Adult £26, Senior Citizen £25 & Child £24, By coach |
| RHS Garden Hyde Hall provides an oasis of peace and tranquility far removed from the urbanisation sometimes associated with Essex. Perched on a hilltop, the 360 acre estate intergrates into the surrounding countryside where you can watch the changing seasons and get closer to nature. You can explore the various horticultural styles that Hyde Hall has to offer, start with the Mediterranean Dry Garden, The Contemporary Australian and New Zealand Gardens or visit the Barn Restaurant and Plant Centre. Includes entrance and return travel by luxury coach.
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| Wednesday 23 July 2008 |
| 1 Day Adult £34, Senior Citizen £33 & Child £33, By Coach |
| Join us for two hour trip on the narrowboat Iona with a Cream Tea along a picturesque stretch of the Wey. The Iona began her working life in 1935 plying her trade along the Grand Union Canal, and variously carried cargoes of coal, lime juice, chocolate crumb and steel billets. She was converted in 1968 to operate as a horse-drawn trip boat, and has since 1985 been a regular sight along the Godalming Navigation.
Towed seemingly effortlessly by a single horse, the Iona still retains her traditional narrowboat decor and a bargee’s cooking range in the rear cabin.
Currently the equine team are Rosie, who is a 14 1 hands piebald mare born in 1986, and her working partner who is a comparative youngster at seven years her junior - a blue roan gelding called Ben who stands at 15 1 hands. Includes Horse Drawn Boat trip, Cream Tea and return travel by luxury coach.
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| Sat 8 & 22 November, Sat 6 December 2008 |
| 1 day £17, By Coach |
| Romford Market is an open market with some 270 stalls. Its history dates back over 750 years where it originated as a sheep market. Today the market continues to thrive and is considered to be one of the largest and best street markets in the South East. Includes return travel by luxury coach and visit to either Romford Market. |
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| Wednesday 18 June 2008 |
| 1 Day Adult £34, Senior Citizen £32 & Child £29, By Coach |
| We visit Salisbury Cathedral during a spectacular five day 750 Flower Festival of colour as the Cathedral comes alive with an extravagance of £85,000 of flowers many arranged by parish groups from within the Diocese. The displays are being designed by internationally renowned floral judge and arranger Michael Bowyer. Includes return travel by luxury coach. |
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| Tuesday 12 August 2008 |
| 1 day Adult £29, Senior Citizen £27, Child £25, By Coach |
| Sandringham is the much-loved Norfolk country retreat of Her Majesty the Queen, and has been the private home of four generations of British monarchs. With knowledgeable guides in every room of the house and acres of beautiful gardens to explore, the Museum houses extraordinary collections of Royal vehicles, rare ceramics, photographs and memorabilia. Includes return travel by luxury coach and entrance to Sandringham. |
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| Wednesday 15 October 2008 |
| 1 day Adult £22, Senior £21 & Child £19, By Coach |
| This day excursion features the Surrey hills and the pretty little village of Tillingbourne, with the Wey and Mole valleys at one of the most colourful times of the year. You will be able to a have a coffee stop at Guildford Cathedral, a lunch stop in the Georgian town of Farnham and a tea stop in Dorking. Includes return travel by coach. |
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| Dates throughout the year! |
| 1 day Adult & Senior Citizen £39, Child (3-11 years) £32, By Coach |
| Stealth - Europe’s tallest and fastest launch coaster which catapults you to an awesome 205ft in the air and accelerates from 0 to 128 km/ h in 2.3 seconds. Plus Colossus, the world's first and only ten looping coaster - promising a phenomenal dizzying, disorientating experience that will stay with you; feel the heat on Nemesis Inferno, one of the world's most intense suspended coasters; Slammer promises the ultimate free-fall experience as Europe's first sky-swat and to top it all off, there's the full throttle speed swing provides riders with the ultimate Rush. Includes return travel by luxury coach and entrance ticket. |
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| Friday 31 October 2008 |
| 1 day Adult/Senior £39, Child (3-11 years) £32, By Coach |
| Be afraid - be very afraid at Thorpe Park this Halloween as Fright Night transforms the park into a real life grisly horror movie. Unexpected sinister surprises lie in wait as ghoulish zombies, demented souls and other hideous creatures lurk in the shadows ready to scare the living daylights out of anyone they meet! Darkness is looming and something wicked is coming this way. Thorpe Park will transform into a world of shocks and screams.
Includes return travel by luxury coach and entrance to Thorpe Park. |
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| Wednesday 4 June 2008 |
| 1 Day Adult/Senior Citizens £29 & Child £19, By Coach |
| Wakehurst Place is one of the worlds finest botanic gardens and home to the Millennium Seed Bank Project. Set in the Beautiful High Weald of Sussex, Kew's country garden is a living green museum where you can walk the worlds plants in 80 minutes! Every season brings a new experience. There is so much to enjoy in the 500 acre estate, from ornamental gardens and water features to woodland trees from around the globe and wetland conservation. The exhibition in the Wellcome Trust Millennium Building is home to the Millennium Seed Bank giving a unique insight into the worlds most important conservation project. Includes entrance and return travel by luxury coach. |
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| Sunday 10 August 2008 |
| 1 Day Adult £34, Senior Citizen £33 & Child £29, By Coach |
| With over 2,500 animals Whipsnade is one of the largest wildlife parks in Europe. Opened in 1932 and covering 600 acres the park is able to give its animals larger enclosures than most zoo's. Now owned by the Zoological Society of London (ZSL) the park is devoted to the worldwide conservation of animals and their habitats. The zoo has a bus service and a narrow-gauge railway so that you can make the most of the enclosures. New for 2008! Cheetah Rock - View the cheetahs in their new landscaped 5,000m2 enclosure, on their rock look out, watching from just metres away in an African style hut, where floor-to-ceiling glass will be the only thing separating you from the animals. Includes entrance and return travel by luxury coach.
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| Sunday 8 June 2008 |
| 1 Day Adult £35, Senior Citizen £34 & Child £30, By Coach |
On the 12th April 2006, H.R.H. the Duke of Kent declared the brand new Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum open to the public. The state of the art museum features exhibits and artefacts never seen before including -
Fantastic New Cinema The Cinema features a 200° screen that immerses the viewer into the world of The Championships by showing a film about the science of tennis
McEnroe's Ghost Sighted at the New Museum In a recreation of the 1980s Gentlemen's Dressing Room, a ghost-like image of John McEnroe appears and takes you through a tour of the normally off-limits area. McEnroe reminisces about his memories about the Dressing Room, including how he first met Jimmy Connors and how he would emotionally prepare himself for matches.
The Whites of Wimbledon The Museum will house an extensive collection of Wimbledon attire. Everything from outfits worn in the 1880s to Rafeal Nadal's dri-fit 'pirate' trousers are on display.
Extraordinary New Technology Interactive touch screen consoles are evenly distributed throughout the Museum hallways. Other features are the 'Get a Grip' rotating wheel of rackets; 'The Reactor' game and an archive of great past Championship matches, all of which can be enjoyed by visitors of any age.
Until 15 June 2008 The complete set of Chinese 'Terracotta' Tennis Warriors featuring the world's top eight male tennis players are on parade at the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum. Includes guided tour and return tavel by luxury coach.
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| Wednesday 1 October 2008 |
| 1 day Adult £25, Senior Citizen £24 & Child £20, By Coach |
| Winchester was for centuries the capital of Saxon England, and continued to be used by Norman Kings. The statue of Saxon King Alfred stands in a main street. Winchester Cathedral, founded in 1079 is one of the great cathedrals of Europe, its beauty enhanced by the fact that it is set in open parkland. Two of the original gates to the walled city remain and close to the Cathedral is Winchester College, founded in 1382, and one of the oldest schools in the Country. Alternatively, a visit to Southampton for shopping is available for those wishing to visit, perhaps family and friends or the large shopping arcades. |
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| Wed 17 September 2008 |
| 1 day Adult £19, Senior £18 & Child £17, By Coach |
| The great Royal Palace of Windsor Castle dominates the skyline of this delightful, historic town nestling on the banks of the Thames. Enjoy time at your leisure in either the town or at the Castle (entrance is not included). Includes return travel luxury by coach. |
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| Wednesday 8 October 2008 |
| 1 Day Adult £28, Senior Citizen £27 & Child £24, By Coach |
| Spend the day at Chartwell House, family home of Sir Winston Churchill who bought it for its magnificent views over the Weald of Kent to Sussex. Chartwell was Churchill's home from 1924 until the end of his life. The rooms and gardens remain much as they were when he lived here, with pictures, books, maps and personal mementoes. Take a walk through the Beautiful rose and water gardens commissioned by the Churchills, or one of the Countryside walks with stunning views over the Weald. Includes return travel by luxury coach and entrance.
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| Dates throughout the year! |
| 1 day From £24, By Coach |
| Wisley is Britain’s best loved garden with 240 acres offering a fascinating blend of the beautiful with practical and innovative design and cultivation techniques. For many, it is the beauty and tranquillity of the garden that captures the imagination, with its richly planted borders, luscious rose gardens and the exotica of the glasshouses. Includes return travel by luxury coach and entrance to Wisley Gardens.
Our visit in August coincides with the annual flower show and features a marquee of floral stands,many featuring gold-medal winning exhibits with plants for sale.
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