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NEWSLETTERDear all,

The Summer 2015 Brochure is finally here! (Apologies for the delay)I can assure you it was worth the wait. It seems to get harder and harder, wesearch and search for new ideas, finding our own and also incorporating yours.

We have some real humdingers and have brought back some old favouritesfrom previous years such as Ightham Mote and Exbury Gardens. ExburyGardens in the New Forest is stunningly beautiful at this time of year and therailway will let you enjoy the amazing colours of summer!

Amongst the other new tours we are featuring, FOOD FOOD FOOD!We havediscovered a hidden gem in the heart of the Cotswolds where you can enjoya three-course lunch, a sell out for sure! It doesn’t stop there, experience asuperb three-course Christmas dinner afloat on the River Thames, sure to beanother favourite!

We have limited seats available for our Isle of Wight 5-Day holiday running inSeptember, be sure to book yourself on this trip, experience the Island at itsbest and the outstanding Warner Leisure Hotel. The position on the beachoverlooking the busy solent cannot be beaten!

“Great accommodation, Great Food and Excellent Entertainment, we reallycould not recommend this enough” Trip Advisor March 2015

We are yet to decide which lucky driver you will enjoy the company of for fivedays! Master Brown is in the running!

Be sure to book any of your chosen excursions in advance to secure yourseats!

Best Wishes,

Amber & Sarah(Day Tours & Brochures)

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Summer 2015 Excursion Planner

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Thursday 3rd Lunch In The Cotswolds Saturday 5th Detling Antiques

& Collectors Fair Sunday 6th CromerWednesday 9th Richmond Cruise

And The Poppy Factory Saturday 12th Stoke Bruerne – Village At War Sunday 13th Maldon Heritage Open Day Tuesday 15th Windsor Cream Tea Cruise Thursday 17th Batsford Arboretum

And Moreton-In-Marsh Saturday 19th Cite Europe Hypermarket

And Tobacco Road Monday 21st Ightham MoteWednesday 23rd Le Touquet Friday 25th Ramsgate And

The Oak Hotel Wednesday 30th Strawberry Hill House And

Garrick’s Temple to Shakespeare

Saturday 3rd Peterborough Festival Of Antiques

Thursday 8th Bowood House And Gardens Sunday 11th Goodwood House

With Cream Tea Tuesday 13th Sheffield Park Autumn Tints

And Bluebell Railway Sunday 25th Autumn Colours Boat Cruise

Sunday 1st Brighton ‘Old Crocks’ Rally Saturday 7th Cite Europe Hypermarket

And Tobacco Road Friday 13th Ely Cathedral Christmas Gift

And Food Fair Sunday 22nd Petworth House Christmas Fair Thursday 26th Worcester Victorian

Christmas Fayre Saturday 28th Bury St Edmunds Christmas MarketSunday 29th Winchester Cathedral

Christmas Market

Wednesday 2nd Christmas Lunch Cruise On The Thames

Saturday 5th Rochester Christmas Market Sunday 6th Waddesdon Manor Christmas Fair Thursday 10th Stratford-Upon-Avon Christmas

Market Friday 11th Hyde Park Winter WonderlandSaturday 12th Bath Christmas Market Sunday 13th Christmas In Brugge Tuesday 15th St Albans Christmas Market Saturday 19th Christmas At Leeds Castle Monday 21st Thursford Christmas

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Monday 1st The Isle Of Wight Tuesday 2nd Cite Europe Hypermarket

& Tobacco Rd Thursday 4th Carpet Of Flowers At ArundelSaturday 6th Lee Valley Cream Tea Cruise Tuesday 9th Southwold And Aldeburgh Thursday 11th De Panne, Belgium Sunday 14th Broadstairs Dickens Festival Friday 26th Charles Dickens Birthplace And

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard Sunday 28th Swanage And Purbeck Railway Tuesday 30th St Mary’s House, Cream

Tea & Hastings

Saturday 4th RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show

Sunday 5th Roary’s Continental Market – The Cambridge Roar

Monday 6th Lunch At Hitchin Lavender Fields Wednesday 8th City Of Canterbury Historic River Trip Wednesday 15th Clacton, Frinton Or Walton Saturday 18th Maidstone Market

And Tunbridge Wells Sunday 19th Norfolk Broads And

Mississippi River Boat Cruise Wednesday 22nd Ardingly International Antiques

And Collectors Fair Saturday 25th Whitstable Oyster Festival Tuesday 28th Worthing, Cream Tea

At The Chatsworth Hotel Thursday 30th Little Venice Boat Cruise

Tuesday 4th The City Of Bath And River Avon Cruise

Thursday 6th Henley On Thames And Greys Court

Saturday 8th Margate Or Broadstairs Sunday 9th Stamford And Burghley House Tuesday 11th BrightonWednesday 12th Cheddar Gorge And

The West Country Friday 14th Eastbourne Airshow Saturday 15th Howletts Wild Animal Park Monday 17th Exbury Gardens

And Steam Railway Wednesday 19th Southend-On-Sea Friday 21st Norfolk Broads Steam Train

And Boat CruiseTuesday 25th Worcester Cathedral Thursday 27th Clacton Airshow Friday 28th Buscot Park & The Faringdon

Collection Monday 31st Hastings Or Bexhill-On-Sea

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TUESDAY 2ND JUNE

CITE EUROPE HYPERMARKET AND TOBACCO ROAD Travelling by Eurotunnel to Calais, we go direct to Tobacco Road, just over theborder to Belgium. A short stop here to stock up on cheap cigarettes, tobacco,wine and chocolates before returning to France. There will be plenty of time tovisit many shops and restaurants in Cite Europe as well as the huge hypermarket.

Home 21.00 pm approx.

Pick up Group:- FEveryone: £39.00

JUNE 2015

THURSDAY 4TH JUNE

CARPET OF FLOWERS AT ARUNDELWe spend the day amidst the glories of this beautiful town with its Cathedraland Castle on the banks of the River Arun. Today the Cathedral is ablaze withflowers and includes the unique carpet of flowers that stretches the length ofthe central aisle. There is plenty to see and do in this lovely town.

Home 19.00 pm approx. JUNE 2015

Pick up Group:- DAdult: £26.00Sen.Cit: £25.50Child: £25.00 (Includes RiverCruise & Cream Tea)

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Pick up Group:- AAdult: £24.50Sen.Cit: £23.50Child: £11.00

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THURSDAY 11TH JUNE

DE PANNE, BELGIUM We travel by Eurotunnel from Dover to Calais and arrive in De Panneapproximately midday, leaving 4-5 hours to visit shops and restaurants. DePanne is best known for its widest beach and nature reserves on the FlemishCoast, it is a pretty sea side resort on the Belgium coast and only a one hourdrive from Calais. Tobacco shops are also available in De Panne.

Home 22.00 pm approx. JUNE 2015


Pick up Group:- BAdult: £21.00Sen.Cit: £19.50Child: £15.00

SATURDAY 6TH JUNE

LEE VALLEY CREAM TEA CRUISE Take in the delights of the countryside with a gentle two hour cruise along theRiver Lee. All through the trip we will be travelling through the meadows andwoodlands of the beautiful Lee Valley Regional Park. This area has been de-scribed as one of the prettiest stretches of the River Lee with its abundance offlora and fauna. On board we enjoy an afternoon cream tea.



MONDAY 1ST JUNE

THE ISLE OF WIGHT We catch the ferry from Portsmouth for our cruise across the Solent to the Isleof Wight. We then travel across the island to Sandown Bay and Shanklin withits miles of golden sands, seaside shopping, cafes and restaurants. We returnthrough the picture postcard village of Godshill.



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TUESDAY 9TH JUNE

SOUTHWOLD AND ALDEBURGH We tour through the countryside and along the coast of North Suffolk with itsunspoilt and charming views to visit the historic country seaside towns of South-wold and Aldeburgh, resorts that evoke memories of years gone by.


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BROADSTAIRS DICKENS FESTIVAL Charles Dickens visited Broadstairs in Kent regularly from 1837 until 1859 andimmortalised the town as ‘Our English Watering Place’. The Broadstairs DickensFestival is the highlight of the year for Dickensians.



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SUNDAY 28TH JUNE

SWANAGE AND PURBECK RAILWAY We join the train at Norden, Dorset’s only preserved standard gauge steam rail-way, which takes us through the Purbeck Hills, past the Corfe Castle ruins theninto Swanage Town for an afternoon by the sea.

Home 21.00 pm approx.JUNE 2015

Pick up Group:- BAdult: £30.50Sen.Cit: £29.50Child: £20.50(Includes Admission& Cream Tea)

JUNE 2015

Pick up Group:- BEveryone: £41.50

(Includes Admission)Non Admission: £19.00

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SUNDAY 5TH JULY

ROARY’S CONTINENTAL MARKET– THE CAMBRIDGE ROARFind delights from every corner of Europe. The Roar Marquee will be trans-formed in to a busy bustling market bazaar with professional traders offeringtastes, aromas, sights and sounds.

Home 18.30 pm approx. JULY 2015


Pick up Group:- GAdult: £29.00Sen.Cit: £28.50Child: £18.00(Includes Railway Admission)

TUESDAY 30TH JUNE

ST MARY’S HOUSE, CREAM TEA & HASTINGS Enjoy an excursion into the past. An enchanting historic 15th century timber-framed house with magnificent gardens, in the picturesque award-winningdownland village of Bramber, West Sussex. Here we also enjoy an afternoonCream Tea and visit the seaside town of Hastings.


Pick up Group:- CAdult: £21.00Sen.Cit: £20.50Child: £14.00

FRIDAY 26TH JUNE

CHARLES DICKENS BIRTHPLACE ANDPORTSMOUTH HISTORIC DOCKYARD We travel to Portsmouth to visit the modest house where Charles Dickens wasborn on 7th February 1812. The furniture, ceramics, glass, household objectsand decorations faithfully re-created the Regency style which Charles’s parentswould have favoured. Visit the parlour, the dining room and the bedroom whereCharles was born. We then move on to visit The Historic Dockyard, featuringthe new Mary Rose Museum and world famous ships HMS Victory and HMSWarrior 1860. Here there is time for lunch and to explore at your own pleasure.


Pick up Group:- GAdult: £25.50Sen.Cit: £25.00Child: £15.50(Includes Admission)

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SATURDAY 4TH JULY

RHS HAMPTON COURT PALACE FLOWER SHOWIn the magnificent setting of Hampton Court Palace, this is a wonderful venuefor the world’s largest flower show.


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WEDNESDAY 8TH JULY

CITY OF CANTERBURY HISTORIC RIVER TRIP In the morning we take a walk through Canterbury to meet our open top boatswhich take us along the river passing the oldest parts of the City. The rest ofthe afternoon is free for you to enjoy the Cathedral City.

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JULY 2015

WEDNESDAY 15TH JULY

CLACTON, FRINTON OR WALTON Choose a sunny day out at our popular seaside destinations

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Pick up Group:- AAdult: £30.50Sen.Cit: £28.50Child: £17.00(Includes Boat Cruise)

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WEDNESDAY 22ND JULY

ARDINGLY INTERNATIONAL ANTIQUES AND COLLECTORS FAIR ‘Little Vintage Shopping’ Up to 1,700 stalls housing thousands of goods fromfine antique furniture to delicate ceramics are available here. It has a reputationas one of the UK antique fairs, where quality and European decorative itemscan be found.

Home 19.30 pm approx.JULY 2015



SATURDAY 18TH JULY

MAIDSTONE MARKET AND TUNBRIDGE WELLS Maidstone Market at Lockmeadow is the envy of many market towns, with agreat variety of stalls, many under cover. In the afternoon we visit TunbridgeWells, soak up the culture, and admire the fascinating history and architectureof the famous colonnaded walkway – The Pantiles.


Pick up Group:- BAdult: £16.00Sen.Cit: £15.50Child: £11.50(Includes Admission)

MONDAY 6TH JULY

LUNCH AT HITCHIN LAVENDER FIELDS A lovely way to spend a sunny afternoon wandering up and down rows oflavender. Scissors are provided to cut your own lavender and wander at willpicking bunches. Midday enjoys a selection of Cold Meat, Pork Pies and LocalCheeses along with Chutneys, Onions and Farmhouse breads.

Home 18.30 pm approx

Pick up Group:- CAdult: £26.50Sen.Cit: £26.00Child: £19.00(Includes Admission& Lunch)

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SUNDAY 19TH JULY

NORFOLK BROADS AND MISSISSIPPI RIVER BOAT CRUISE After a tour through the Norfolk countryside, we arrive at the Norfolk Broads fora stop for lunch. We then go on to board the Mississippi Paddle boat for apicturesque cruise. Drinks and refreshments are available on board.


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TUESDAY 28TH JULY

WORTHING, CREAM TEA AT THE CHATSWORTH HOTEL We visit the large seaside town of Worthing in the historic county ofSussex. In the afternoon we enjoy a cream tea at the Grade II Listed-Georgian fronted Chatsworth Hotel.



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THURSDAY 30TH JULY

LITTLE VENICE BOAT CRUISE We start the morning in the lively bustle of Camden Lock, a famous market foreverything. In the afternoon we take an hour boat cruise along the historicRegents Canal surrounded by the elegant graciousness of regency architecture,through the damp dark mysteriousness of the Maida Hill tunnel and passingLondon Zoo. We return via a scenic route through London.

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Pick up Group:- AEveryone: £30.00

(Includes Boat Cruise)

AUGUST 2015

Pick up Group:- BAdult: £30.50Sen.Cit: £30.00Child: £25.50 (Includes Admission –National Trust Members are free) NT £21.00

AUGUST 2015

SATURDAY 8TH AUGUST

MARGATE OR BROADSTAIRS Choose a sunny day out at either of our popular seaside destinations.

AUGUST 2015


Pick up Group:- CAdult: £20.00Sen.Cit: £19.50Child: £19.00 (Includes Boat Cruise)

TUESDAY 4TH AUGUST

THE CITY OF BATH AND RIVER AVON CRUISE We begin with a midday cruise departing Pulteney Bridge and travel toBathampton. Keep your eyes open for Kingfishers and Otters along the way! Inthe afternoon feel free to explore Bath’s famous Abbey, The Roman Baths, TheRoyal Crescent and other iconic sights. A day not to be missed!



SATURDAY 25TH JULY

WHITSTABLE OYSTER FESTIVAL On this day, Whitstable symbolically recreates the ‘Landing of the Oysters’. Asit travels through the town centre, the blessed oysters are passed to inns andrestaurants as part of the vibrant oyster parade.



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THURSDAY 6TH AUGUST

HENLEY ON THAMES AND GREYS COURT We begin the day visiting Henley on Thames, a 13th Century market town.Enjoy a wonderful riverside setting with an array of shops, pubs, cafes andrestaurants. In the afternoon we continue onto Greys Court, a Tudor Mansionwhich exudes the charm of the 1930’s when it was home to Sir Felix and LadyBrunner.


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TUESDAY 11TH AUGUST

BRIGHTON Enjoy a day out at our popular seaside destination.


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WEDNESDAY 12TH AUGUST

CHEDDAR GORGE AND THE WEST COUNTRY We travel out through Wiltshire and Somerset to the biggest Gorge in Britain,experiencing the show caves, scenery, cheese making, country crafts, cidermaking and shops. Enjoy a tea and cake on arrival.


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Pick up Group:- GAdult: £34.50Sen.Cit: £34.00Child: £31.50 (Includes Admission)

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MONDAY 17TH AUGUST

EXBURY GARDENS AND STEAM RAILWAY The Gardens are a magical place in the New Forest National Park. A spectac-ular 200 acre site, world-famous for the Rothschild Collection and rare treesand shrubs. Rothschild had a love affair with steam trains since early childhood,Her Majesty the Queen opened Exburys’ Steam Train in 2008 that runs throughthe park. Home 20.00 pm approx.

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FRIDAY 14TH AUGUST

EASTBOURNE AIRSHOW The Air show returns with a thrilling line up including military fast jets,helicopters, parachutists and incredible displays from the red arrows.

Home 20.30pm approx.

Pick up Group:- GEveryone: £34.00

(Includes Admissionand Railway)

SUNDAY 9TH AUGUST

STAMFORD AND BURGHLEY HOUSE Captured in time by its conservation status the old wool town of Stamford inLincolnshire retains much of its olde-world charm and prosperity. We continueonto Burghley House, one of the largest and grandest houses of the firstElizabethan age. Discover the 35 major rooms and glorious gardens, designedby Capability Brown.


Pick up Group:- BAdult: £31.50Sen.Cit: £31.00Child: £26.50 (Includes Admission)

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SATURDAY 15TH AUGUST

HOWLETTS WILD ANIMAL PARKHowletts Wild Animal Park is known within the UK and Europe for its highstandard of animal welfare and captive breeding success. The wild animal parkhas an outstanding record in preserving endangered species. Enjoy this 90 acreanimal adventure in beautiful parkland


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FRIDAY 21ST AUGUST

NORFOLK BROADS STEAM TRAIN AND BOAT CRUISEWe join our gauge steam train in Aylsham. The 45 minute journey takes us downthe Bure Valley through Brampton, Buxton and Coltishall before arriving in Wrox-ham. A short distance from here our boat waits for a one and a half hour cruisealong the Norfolk Broads.

Home 20.00 pm approx.AUGUST 2015

TUESDAY 25TH AUGUST

WORCESTER CATHEDRAL Worcester Cathedral is a magnificent sight as it rises majestically above theRiver Severn. Today enjoy Worcester with its wonderful history, architecture andattractions.

Home 20.00 pm approx. AUGUST 2015


AUGUST 2015

Pick up Group:- CAdult: £32.00Sen.Cit: £31.50Child: £20.00 (Includes Admission –National Trust Membersare Free) NT £22.00

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MONDAY 31ST AUGUST

HASTINGS OR BEXHILL-ON-SEAChoose a sunny day out at either of our popular seaside destinations.

AUGUST 2015


Pick up Group:- GAdult: £24.50Sen.Cit: £23.00Child: £14.00(Admission NOT Included)

THURSDAY 27TH AUGUST

CLACTON AIRSHOW 2015 will see 24 fabulous years of the annual Clacton Airshow based in thestunning Tendring District along the award winning Essex Sunshine Coast. Aday not to be missed!



WEDNESDAY 19TH AUGUST

SOUTHEND-ON-SEA Enjoy a day out at our popular seaside resort town.


AUGUST 2015

FRIDAY 28TH AUGUST

BUSCOT PARK & THE FARINGDON COLLECTION An afternoon visit to Buscot Park, built by Edward Loveden between 1779 and1783. The house is an example of the late eighteenth-century taste for Italianatecountry houses. To enjoy Buscot Park to the full, time should be taken to explorethe extensive pleasure gardens that surround the building.


Pick up Group:- AAdult: £39.50Sen.Cit: £38.00Child: £26.50(Includes Cruise &Train)

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SATURDAY 5TH SEPTEMBER

DETLING ANTIQUES & COLLECTORS FAIR Detling Fair is the county’s premier event for Antiques & Collectables. It is heldin the John Hendry and Maidstone Exhibition Hall. You will also find shoppingarcades and marquees as well as outside pitches.


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SUNDAY 6TH SEPTEMBER

CROMER A small fishing port, once a popular Victorian holiday destination has much tooffer the visitor. Noted for its locally caught crabs, beaches and a traditional pier.Cromer has all the ingredients for a great day out.


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Pick up Group:- CEveryone: £25.50(Includes Cruise &Lunch)

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SEPTEMBER 2015

SUNDAY 13TH SEPTEMBER

MALDON HERITAGE OPEN DAY Maldon’s Heritage Open day is a celebration of its cultural and architecturalheritage and allows free admission to buildings which are otherwise not opento the public. Today, twenty venues will be open.

Home 18.00 pm approx. SEPTEMBER 2015



WEDNESDAY 9TH SEPTEMBER

RICHMOND CRUISE AND THE POPPY FACTORY Starting at Richmond we take a 45-minute cruise to Teddington, passing MarbleHill Park, Twickenham Riverside and Eel Pie. In the afternoon, we visit thePoppy Factory, where poppies are made for The Royal Family and The RoyalBritish Legion’s Poppy Appeal. Here you can enjoy a light lunch.



THURSDAY 3RD SEPTEMBER

LUNCH IN THE COTSWOLDS Enjoy a day to the picture-perfect Cotswolds for lunch. Famous for its beautifulvillages and rolling hills, there will be time to visit quaint villages such as Burford,Bibury, Bourton-on-the-Water and Stow-on-the-Wold before enjoying a fabulousthree-course lunch in a traditional English restaurant



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SEPTEMBER 2015


STOKE BRUERNE – VILLAGE AT WAR For the eighth year running, The Friends of The Canal Museum at StokeBruerne are staging their highly successful Village at War weekend. Experiencea day of WWII History with entertainment throughout the day.



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DAY ONEA morning departure, stopping for lunch and refresh-ments en route to Portsmouth where we join the ferrycrossing over to the Isle of Wight.

DAY TWO - FOURYou can spend all of your time in the resort or join us onour included daily excursions. Our excursions will take usto the highlights around the Isle of Wight.

Included is a full Island Tour, visiting The Needles, themulti-coloured sands of Alum Bay, the South Coast viaFreshwater Bay with its huge chalk stacks and the sea-side town of Ventnor.

We will also travel into the interior of the Island visitingCowes and Godshill, there will be optional excursions toOsborne House, Queen Victoria & Prince Albert’s familyhome, Ventnor Botanic Gardens and the Pearl Factory.

DAY FIVESadly, after breakfast, we rejoin the tour coach makingthe ferry crossing and journey back home, you will arrivehome early evening.

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ISLE OF WIGHTBEMBRIDGE COAST HOTEL

CALL US TO BOOK NOW 0208 505 8833No Single Supplement-Limited Availability – Additional Singles over our allocation may incur a supplement chargePrice Includes coach travel, 4 nights’ accommodation with bed, breakfast and dinner, included excursions as stated,use of the Hotel facilities and entertainment

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We invite you to join us next summer on an exclusive five day tour of The Isle of Wight. From the strikingnatural beauty of The Needles to the quaint, peaceful inland villages, The Isle of Wight is a haven of oldfashioned charm and inspiring scenery. Add elegant resort towns and miles of unspoilt coastline and youhave the perfect holiday destination.


THURSDAY 17TH SEPTEMBER

BATSFORD ARBORETUM AND MORETON-IN-MARSH Batsford Arboretum is a 55-acre arboretum and botanical garden near Batsfordin Gloucestershire. Here there is also a superb plant centre in the old walledgarden, homebaked cakes and a garden shop containing everything you needfor each season. On the route home we make a stop in Moreton-In-Marsh, anold market town.



CITE EUROPE HYPERMARKET AND TOBACCO ROAD Travelling by Eurotunnel to Calais, we go direct to Tobacco Road, just over theborder to Belgium. A short stop here to stock up on cheap cigarettes, tobacco,wine and chocolates before returning to France. There will be plenty of time tovisit many shops and restaurants in Cite Europe as well as the hugehypermarket.


Pick up Group:- CAdult: £23.50Sen.Cit: £23.00Child: £15.00 (Includes Admission –National Trust Membersare Free) NT £15.00

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FRIDAY 25TH SEPTEMBER

RAMSGATE AND THE OAK HOTEL Explore one of the great English seaside towns of the 19th Century, along witha Fish and Chip Lunch in The Royal Oak Hotel on the seafront.

Home 19.00 pm approx.SEPTEMBER 2015



MONDAY 21ST SEPTEMBER

IGHTHAM MOTE Lose yourself in this romantic moated manor house, described by David Starkeyas 'one of the most beautiful and interesting of English country houses'. Explorethe picturesque courtyard, Great Hall, crypt, Tudor painted ceiling, Grade I listeddog kennel and the private apartments of Charles Henry Robinson. The houseis surrounded by peaceful gardens with an orchard, water features, lakes andwoodland walks.



TUESDAY 15TH SEPTEMBER

WINDSOR CREAM TEA CRUISE After a morning in Windsor, we travel with French Brothers for a two hour cruiseupstream through Boveney Lock, passing Sutherland Grange, The Willows,Oakley Court, Bray Film Studios, Queens Eyot and Monkey Island. Enjoy classicviews of Windsor castle and Eton College on the return journey. This really is asuperb cruise to make a day out in Windsor.



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SEPTEMBER 2015

WEDNESDAY 23RD SEPTEMBER

LE TOUQUET Travelling by Eurotunnel to Calais, we drive past Boulogne and onto Le Touquet.Here you will have time to enjoy the beaches and wander amongst manyelegant shops, restaurants and bars.


Pick up Group:- GAdult: £26.50Sen.Cit: £25.50Child: £24.50(Includes Admission)

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PETERBOROUGH FESTIVAL OF ANTIQUES Started in 1999 this twice yearly event has now grown into one of the largestshowground Antiques Fairs in the country. Held at the East of England Show-ground in Peterborough the show now attracts buyers and sellers from all overEurope. Home 18.00 pm approx.

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THURSDAY 8TH OCTOBER

BOWOOD HOUSE AND GARDENS We visit Bowood House which hosts a wealth of unique items from Queen Vic-toria’s Wedding chair to Napoleon’s Death mask and an extensive art collection.You can relax in 100 acres of beautiful parkland, designed by Capability Brown,offering a lake, arboretum, autumn colours, pinetum and cascade, a perfect dayfor walks and exploring.

Home 20.00 pm approx. OCTOBER 2015

Pick up Group:- BEveryone: £35.00(Includes Admission & Cream Tea)

OCTOBER 2015

Pick up Group:- GEveryone: £36.00 (Includes Admission &Train Ride)

OCTOBER 2015

SUNDAY 25TH OCTOBER

AUTUMN COLOURS BOAT CRUISE

A three hour cruise from Maidenhead through the magnificent hanging woodsof Cliveden to experience the beautiful colours of autumn. During the cruise weenjoy a premier full English tea with coffee and biscuits to follow.

Home 19.00 pm approx. OCTOBER 2015




SUNDAY 11TH OCTOBER

GOODWOOD HOUSE WITH CREAM TEA Join us for an afternoon tour at Goodwood House, with a huge range of histor-ical, artistic and domestic interests. Be it in Kings & Queen’s, Scottish history,the Regency style, the Edwardian period, sporting art, history of horse racingor the history of cricket. No good day out is ever complete without enjoying adelicious cream tea served in the magnificent ballroom.


Pick up Group:- CEveryone: £34.50 (Includes Boat Cruise& Tea)

WEDNESDAY 30TH SEPTEMBER

STRAWBERRY HILL HOUSE AND GARRICK’S TEMPLE TO SHAKESPEARE Strawberry Hill House is a Gothic Revival villa that was built in Twickenham,London by Horace Walpole from 1749. It is one of England’s most elegant andeccentric Gothic Houses. Here we enjoy a guided tour of the house along withtea and biscuits. In the afternoon we visit Garrick’s Temple to Shakespeare, asmall garden folly erected in 1756 on the north bank of the River Thames atHampton. Home 19.30 pm approx.

Pick up Group:- GAdult: £29.00Sen.Cit: £28.50Child: £18.00 (Includes Admission)NT £15.00 National Trust members are FREE

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TUESDAY 13TH OCTOBER

SHEFFIELD PARK AUTUMN TINTS AND BLUEBELL RAILWAY The landscape of Sheffield Park was laid out in the 18th century by ’CapabilityBrown’. Explore the autumn colours and lakes and after time for lunch enjoy asteam hauled train ride on the Bluebell Railway travelling through thepicturesque Sussex countryside from Sheffield Park to East Grinstead.



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SATURDAY 7TH NOVEMBER

CITE EUROPE HYPERMARKET AND TOBACCO ROAD Travelling by Eurotunnel to Calais, we go direct to Tobacco Road, just over theborder to Belgium. A short stop here to stock up on cheap cigarettes, tobacco,wine and chocolates before returning to France. There will be plenty of time tovisit many shops and restaurants in Cite Europe as well as the hugehypermarket.



NOVEMBER 2015

FRIDAY 13TH NOVEMBER

ELY CATHEDRAL CHRISTMAS GIFT AND FOOD FAIR Visit one of the major Christmas fairs in the country, Ely Cathedral provides aunique and atmospheric venue quite like no other and we pride ourselves onthe quality and individuality of our exhibitors.

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SATURDAY 28TH NOVEMBER

BURY ST EDMUNDS CHRISTMAS MARKET A family established Christmas market offering events and markets at sixdifferent venues in the town centre.

Home 18.00 pm approx.NOVEMBER 2015



SUNDAY 22ND NOVEMBER

PETWORTH HOUSE CHRISTMAS FAIR Escape the bustle of the High Street and indulge in a little retail therapy at theannual Petworth House Christmas Fair. The event offers a range of exclusivegifts to suit all tastes and budgets in a festive but tranquil setting.



SUNDAY 1ST NOVEMBER

BRIGHTON ‘OLD CROCKS’ RALLY We follow the veteran cars down their route to Brighton, stopping on the wayfor refreshments. We then continue onto Brighton to see most of them arrivewith plenty of time to view the cars and enjoy Brighton.



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THURSDAY 26TH NOVEMBER

WORCESTER VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS FAYRE Worcester Christmas Fayre is the leading Victorian-themed street market in theWest Midlands.


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CHRISTMAS LUNCH CRUISE ON THE THAMES Travelling along the Upper Thames passing Windsor Castle, Boveney Lock andturning at Bray, enjoy a three hour Christmas Cruise, with turkey and all thetrimmings followed by a traditional Christmas pudding. This is truly a Christmastreat!


Pick up Group:- CEveryone: £46.00

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SATURDAY 5TH DECEMBER

ROCHESTER CHRISTMAS MARKET Rochester Christmas Market returns with around 70 market stalls under canvasmarquees offering visitors a wide variety of festive gifts.

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Pick up Group:- BAdult: £30.00Sen.Cit: £29.50Child: £25.00 (Includes Admission –National Trust Members are free) NT: £17.00

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FRIDAY 11TH DECEMBER

HYDE PARK WINTER WONDERLAND Winter Wonderland provides fun, laughter and excitement for both adults andchildren, includes a Christmas Market.

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SUNDAY 6TH DECEMBER

WADDESDON MANOR CHRISTMAS FAIR Get ahead of the Christmas crowds and shop in majestic festive surroundings,a warm welcome awaits you. With 55 hand-selected stalls in charming woodenchalets we guarantee to bring you the best of local artisan producers as well assome of the nation’s best loved independent traders from the country offeringgifts, decorations and festive foods.


Pick up Group:- HAdult: £15.50Sen.Cit: £14.50Child: £11.50

SUNDAY 29TH NOVEMBER

WINCHESTER CATHEDRAL CHRISTMAS MARKET The Christmas Market is situated within the historic Inner Close at the foot ofWinchester Cathedral providing a wonderful, unique and memorableexperience.



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THURSDAY 10TH DECEMBER

STRATFORD-UPON-AVON CHRISTMAS MARKET Situated alongside the River Avon, the Christmas Market hosts a wide varietyof unusual and seasonal goods displayed on nearly ninety stalls, selling finestquality goods, arts and crafts, ceramics, hand crafted gifts and jewellery, be-spoke clothing, hand carved, fair-trade, vintage, plus fine food and producestalls. Musicians and entertainers join the market on a regular basis creating alively fun atmosphere.


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SUNDAY 13TH DECEMBER

CHRISTMAS IN BRUGGE Brugge is a magical city, especially in deep winter when its cobbled streets arealive with festivities and glowing with Christmas lights. To add to the atmos-phere, an ice rink has been built on the market square close to the many foodand festive gift stalls, which offer traditional seasonal delights.



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TUESDAY 15TH DECEMBER

ST ALBANS CHRISTMAS MARKET We visit the German-style Christmas Market, with up to 65 chalets, in St Albansselling high quality gifts and products. Browse beautiful handmade gifts whileenjoying a mug of mulled wine in the Christmas atmosphere.

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CHRISTMAS AT LEEDS CASTLE Wander through the magnificent castle state rooms brimming with traditionaldecorations, twinkling lights and fragrant pine Christmas trees. Whilst in thegardens, enjoy Leeds Castle’s very own Christmas market.



BATH CHRISTMAS MARKET Bath has gained a reputation of the ‘Christmas Capital’ of the West due to thefamous market. With 150 individual wooden chalet style stalls each offeringquality products and brilliant gift ideas.


Pick up Group:- FAdult: £24.50Sen.Cit: £23.50Child: £14.50

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MONDAY 21ST DECEMBER

THURSFORD CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR We travel up to Fakenham in Norfolk, with a stop for lunch in Swaffham toexperience a three-hour fast moving celebration of the festive season. Featuringan electric fusion of the seasonal and sacred, famous chart topping popfavourites being sung alongside traditional carols. It is now generally recognisedas being the largest show of its kind in the country, if not Europe.


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Office BookingYou will find our cheerful staff on hand to give you advice and information on many different tours,excursions, boat trips etc. Book over the telephone viaour office on 020 8505 8833, callers are also welcome tovisit us at 109 Maybank Road, South Woodford, LondonE18 1EJ where there is ample parking. Our officeopening hours are Mon-Fri 09:00am-17:00pm. Saturday09:00 – 12:30pm.

Agent BookingPlease support your local agents where you can pick upa brochure and book your tours. Please find a list of allour agents on the back page.

Payment Methods All normal methods of payment are possible at our officesby post, with a Cheque or by Debit/Credit Card. Pleasenote there is a 1.5% charge for payments made by CreditCard and a 4% charge for using American Express.

Gift VouchersGift vouchers are available and can be used to pay forall or any part of your tour. There is no time limit on them.Vouchers are only available from our offices in SouthWoodford. They may also be purchased by mail or tele-phone.

Confirmation of BookingOnce payment is received, we will send you your excursion ticket in the post which confirms receipt ofpayment and the number and location of seats booked.

CancellationBy the company – Should circumstances arise where,due to less than 15 bookings are made we are forced to cancel any excursions. All moneys paid by all passengers for that particular excursion will be refunded. Following that the company will be exemptfrom any further liability.

By the passenger – Refunds are not given to passengerswho have missed the coach or have decided to not travelfor their own reasons. Alternative refunds will be made atthe discretion of the company and will be subject to a15% administration charge. Please call the office forfurther information.

Admission ChargesAdmission Charges are included in the price whenstated. N.T, E.H & RHS MEMBERS who are claiming freeor reduced entrance must show proof of their membership on the day.

Feeder Vehicles Feeder vehicles are used to bring you to join the maincoach to keep your pick up times to a minimum.

AlterationsThe company reserves the right to alter excursions orprices, the size, seating plan and specifications of thevehicle used or to cancel any excursion listed in thisbrochure. The seats are booked from the front of thecoach to the back as bookings arrive.

Children Children under the age of 3 can travel free of charge ona paying adults lap. Children between the age of 3-14qualify for a child’s fare.

CoachesSmokingIs NOT permitted on any of our vehicles

Seat Belts It is law that all passengers over the age of 14 must weara seat belt.

LuggageIs carried at the owners risk and no liability is accepted forloss or damage except in the instance of negligence bythe company, in which case liability is limited to amaximum of £250 per person. Any piece of luggage mustbe less than 331bs (15Kgs)

WheelchairsWe are pleased to carry collapsible wheelchairs wherespace permits. Unfortunately we are not permitted tocarry most electronic wheelchairs.

PassportsBritish and EU passports are valid for France and Bel-gium. Foreign Passports issued by countries outside ofthe EU may require a Visa. It is the responsibility of thepassport holder to check on this requirement. If a personis refused entry to any country no refund or compensa-tion will be made.


Enquiries and Booking Your Excursion

SeatingPlan ofCoach

Bus Stop, O/S BP Garage, The Broadway 07.30 08.30 09.45 12.30 05.30 06.20 08.00 16.00Churchill, Opp. Homebase, Loughton 07.35 08.35 09.50 12.35 05.33 06.25 08.05 16.05Loughton Fire Station, Bus Stop 07.38 08.38 09.53 12.38 05.35 06.28 08.08 16.08Bus Stop Opp. Valley Hall, Valley Hill, Loughton 07.40 08.40 09.55 12.40 05.37 06.30 08.10 16.10Loughton Way, Bus Stop Opp Shops 07.41 08.41 09.56 12.41 05.38 06.31 08.11 16.11The Atrium, Albert Road, Buckhurst Hill 07.42 08.42 09.57 12.42 05.39 06.32 08.12 16.12Opp. Monkhams Inn, Buckhurst Way 07.45 08.45 10.00 12.45 05.41 06.35 08.15 16.15Hillside Avenue, Nr Snakes Lane East 07.50 08.50 10.05 12.50 05.44 06.40 08.20 16.20Broadmead Rd, Cricket Pitch Bus Stop 07.55 08.55 10.10 12.55 05.48 06.45 08.25 16.25Opp. Tesco, High Rd, Woodford Green 08.00 09.00 10.15 13.00 05.52 06.50 08.30 16.30Odean Cinema, South Woodford 08.02 09.02 10.17 13.02 05.54 06.52 08.32 16.32The Eagle Bus Stop, Snaresbrook 08.05 09.05 10.20 13.05 05.56 06.55 08.35 16.35Woodbine Place, Wanstead 08.10 09.10 10.25 13.10 06.00 07.00 08.40 16.40

Station Rd Bus Stop, At Chingford Station 07.28 08.28 09.43 12.28 05.30 06.18 07.58 15.58The Green, Chingford (O/S Co-OP) 07.30 08.30 09.45 12.30 05.31 06.20 08.00 16.00The Green Man Pub, Old Church Rd, Chingford 07.32 08.32 09.47 12.32 05.32 06.22 08.02 16.02Hall Lane/Albert Crescent, Bus Terminal 07.35 08.35 09.50 12.35 05.33 06.25 08.05 16.05Hatch Lane News, Hatch Lane, Chingford 07.38 08.38 09.53 12.38 05.37 06.28 08.08 16.08St Annes Church, Larkshall Rd, Chingford 07.39 08.39 09.54 12.39 05.38 06.29 08.09 16.09Bus Stop, Opp Post Office, Hale End Rd, Chingford 07.43 08.43 09.58 12.43 05.41 06.33 08.13 16.13Wood St Library, Forest Rd, Walthamstow 07.48 08.48 10.03 12.48 05.44 06.38 08.18 16.18Forest Rd, Opp. The Bell. Walthamstow 07.50 08.50 10.05 12.50 05.46 06.40 08.20 16.20Hoe Street, Opp HSBC, Walthamstow 07.55 08.55 10.10 12.55 05.49 06.45 08.25 16.25Leyton High Road, Opp Tesco 07.58 08.58 10.13 12.58 05.51 06.48 08.28 16.28

Departure Points & Times

Booking Agents List

Abbotts Travel Agency, 134 George Lane, South Woodford E18 Buckhurst Hill News, 4 Lower Queens Road, Buckhurst Hill Buckhurst Hill Store, 167 Queens Road, Buckhurst Hill Classic Travel, 261 High Road, Loughton Costcutter, 68 Snakes Lane East, Woodford Green, IG8Darrell James Travel, 46 High Road, Wanstead E11J.K News, 111 Snakes Lane West, Woodford Green Jubilee News, 6 Jubilee Parade, Snakes Lane East, WoodfordKrishanco, 12 High Street, Wanstead E11Newsbox, 152 Church Hill, Loughton Roding News, 123 Roding Road, Loughton Snaresbrook News, Opp. Snaresbrook Station, E11South Woodford News, 233 High Road, South Woodford, E18 Valley News, 50 Station Way, Buckhurst Hill Village Book Shop, 475 High Road, Woodford IG8 Waterlows, 146 High Road, Loughton Western Union, Ekta News, 642 High Road, Leytonstone E11

Loughton, Buckhurst Hill, Woodford, Wanstead & Leytonstone

Delta Travel, 370 Hoe Street, Walthamstow, E17 Fulbourne News, 217 Fulbourne Road, Walthamstow, E17 Galaxy Travel, 275 High Road, Leyton, E10 Gardeners Newsagents, 48 High Street, Walthamstow Gregory’s News, 113 Wood Street, Walthamstow, E17 Hatch Lane News, 52 Hatch Lane, Chingford Hatch, E4Meg’s Newsagents, 416 Hale End Road, Highams Park, E4 Nationwide Computer Services, 56 Station Road, Chingford, E4 Shilpa’s Newsagents, 224 Chingford Road, Walthamstow, E17 Universal Reservations, The Green, Chingford, E4 Waltham Abbey Tourist Information, 4 Highbridge StreetWaltham Abbey Travel, 22c Sun Street, Waltham Abbey

Chingford, Highams Park, Walthamstow and Leyton

Pick up group Code A B C D E F G H

If there is not a booking office convenient for you, we are pleased to take a telephone booking followed by payment by cheque

within 3 days, we also take most credit/debitcards either by telephone, post or at our offices.

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