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Est. 1928
Quality Coach Holidays 2020
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Exciting Destinations Ř Quality Hotels Ř Competitively Priced
Short Tour Collection Time Ř Unforgettable Excursions Ř Non Excursion Discounts Available
Free Local Bus Stops Ř Door to Door Collection Ř Comfortable Coaches Ř Friendly Staff
WELCOME
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B O O K I N G YO U R H O L I DAY
Booking your holiday is easy!
Once you have chosen your holiday, booking is easy!
Call our friendly Reservation Team on 0121 559 1237.
Visit us, or book with an approved Travel Agent or see us at:
14 Peckingham Street, Halesowen, West Midlands B63 3AN
Book online at www.bowensholidays.com
Our website is totally secure and you can pay online using a
debit or credit card and you will receive an instant booking
confirmation sent to your email address.
YOUR BOOKING JOURNEY
4 To confirm your booking, a £50 per person deposit is required for all
coach holidays
4 Payments can be made by cash, cheque, debit and credit cards
4 The final balance for your holiday is payable 12 weeks prior to the date
of departure. The due date and amount is shown on your confirmation
4 You will receive your pick up time 7 to 10 days prior to your holiday
by telephone
PLEASE NOTE: Any special requirements are to be mentioned at time of booking.
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OUR COACHES
Coach & Seating Plan
11 12
45 46 49 47 48
35 36
43 44
39 40
27 28
19 20
15 16
31 32
8
4
7
3
34
21 22
41 42
25 26
37 38
23 24
29 30
17 18
13 14
10
6
2
33
5
9
1
PLEASE NOTE: Seats 1-4 have a
charge of £15.00 each for entire
tour duration. All other seats are
on a provisional basis depending
on seating plan of coach on tour.
The company will try to seat
customers close to original
nominated seats, if any alternative
seating plan coach is used.
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OUR COACHES
Enjoy your Holiday in one of our Luxury Coaches
What Bowens offers you...
Friendly and knowledgeable staff to take care of all your
booking arrangements
4 Free local pick up services
4 Door-to-door collection services
4 Friendly drivers and porterage services to help with your luggage
4 Good quality hotels. All dinner, bed and breakfast unless otherwise stated
4 Many hotels with no single supplement payable, with some holidays
packages designed around single travellers
4 Regular comfort stops. We prefer to stop at places of interest not
service stations
4 Interesting excursions with some admissions included
4 Full group booking service with great offers for group organisers
4 All holidays are protected under the fair trade condition for passenger’s
financial protection
4 All holidays can be reserved with low deposit followed by instalments
at no extra cost
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PICK UP POINTS
Stoke-on-Trent
Uttoxeter Derby
Stone Burton
Rugely
Stafford
Shrewsbury Lichfield
Cannock Brownhills
Telford
Leicester
Bloxwich Aldridge Tamworth
Wolverhampton
Walsall Sutton Coldfield Hinckley
Atherstone
Bilston
Great Barr Castle Bromwich
Sedgley Lutterworth
Wednesbury
Birmingham Chelmsley Wood
Dudley West Bromwich
Sheldon Nuneaton
Blackheath Bearwood
Halesowen Rugby
Kingswinford Selly Oak Acocks Green
Coventry
Kinver Stourbridge Solihull
Northfield
Warwick
Kidderminster
Bromsgrove Leamington Spa
Alvechurch
Stourport Redditch
Droitwich Stratford
Studley
Worcester
Pershore
Evesham
Bowens Holidays FREE
Local Pick Up Points. If you
can’t find your area, please
contact our friendly reservation
team on 0121 559 1237
PLEASE NOTE: Your pick up point cannot be changed once
confirmed as per our Terms & Conditions.
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D O O R -T O - D O O R S E R V I C E
Why not start your Holiday in Luxury
with our Door-to-Door Service
We understand that you want total relaxation and peace of mind
on your holiday and that’s why we offer a door-to-door service for
those who want to start the holiday in style.
Your holiday begins as soon as your friendly driver arrives at your
front door, so just pack your suitcase and wait for the doorbell
to ring!
• OUR DOOR-TO-DOOR SERVICES ARE PROVIDED BY OUR OWN
CAR AND MINI-BUS, OR REPUTABLE HIRED IN TAXIS
• YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO SHARE YOUR DOOR-TO-DOOR
VEHICLE WITH OTHER PASSENGERS
PLEASE NOTE: Our door-to-door service cannot be added to your booking
once the full balance has been paid.
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H O L I DAY P L A N N E R
Bargain Short Break Holidays Long Break Holidays
Date Destination Nights Page Date Destination Nights Page
22 June LIVERPOOL “ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE” 2 12 20 April SAND BAY HOLIDAY VILLAGE – 4 48
4 Sept AN EPIC TALE OF ENGLAND 2 11 ADULT ONLY HOLIDAY PARK
19 Sept & 23 Oct THE BEST OF BLACKPOOL 1 11 25 April DUNOON – SPRING BREAK IN 6 75
6 July EDINBURGH & THE ROYAL YACHT 2 12 WEST SCOTLAND
12 July CHESTER & RIVER CRUISE 2 11 27 April EXMOUTH – DAWLISH, SIDMOUTH 4 25
9 Aug NEWCASTLE & TYNE CRUISE 2 12 & TEIGNMOUTH
MAY
Long Break Holidays 1 May
3 May
ILFRACOMBE & THE GEMS OF DEVON
HULL – BRIDLINGTON, RAF CONINGSBY,
4
4
34
65
FILEY, SCARBOROUGH & YORK
Date Destination Nights Page
4 May CRICCIETH – BARMOUTH, 4 67
JANUARY HARLECH CASTLE & PORTMEIRION
13 Jan WARNERS HOLIDAYS 4 58 5 May ROMANTIC HIGHLAND RAILWAYS 4 82
FEBRUARY 8 May ST. AGNES AND CORNWALL TOP 4 55
3 Feb TORQUAY – THE PEARL OF 4 56 TO BOTTOM
THE ENGLISH RIVERIA 9 May SIDMOUTH – DONKEY SANCTUARY, 4 51
10 Feb MYSTERY TOUR 4 21 SHERBOURNE, SEATON TRAM RAILWAY
AND YEOVIL
15 Feb ST. AGNES, THE POLDARK 4 53
13 May BLACKPOOL – FUN PACKED RESORT 4 14
& THE CORNISH COAST
FOR ALL AGES
21 Feb PAKEFIELD HOLIDAY PARK – COUNTRY 4 47
15 May BLACKPOOL – BOATS & TRAINS OF 4 15
MUSIC & MERRY WEEKENDER
THE LAKE DISTRICT & YORKSHIRE
21 Feb SAND BAY HOLIDAY VILLAGE – 3 48
15 May BRIDLINGTON, BEVERLEY 4 18
ADULT ONLY HOLIDAY PARK
& THE CITY OF YORK
24 Feb ELEGANT EASTBOURNE 4 22
18 May ISLE OF WIGHT – SANDOWN & SHANKLIN 4 31
MARCH
18 May UNESCO DURHAM & NORTHUMBRIA 4 41
2 March WEYMOUTH – BOURNEMOUTH, 4 60
18 May MOLD – BODNANT GARDENS, 4 69
DORCHESTER, POOLE AND SHERBORNE
BETWYS-Y-COED, PUFFIN ISLAND
2 March LLANDUDNO – BETWS-Y-COED, 4 68
BOAT CRUISE AND BEAURMARIS
BEAUMARIS, CONWYN, CAERNARFON
25 May LOOE & THE BEAUTIFUL 4 39
AND SNOWDONIA
GARDENS OF CORNWALL
9 March LOOE & THE GEMS OF THE CORNISH COAST 4 38
25 May GILSLAND – DURHAM, NEWCASTLE 4 43
9 March TENBY – CARMARTHEN, PENDINE SANDS, 4 71
AND THE NATIONAL RAILWAY MUSEUM
PEMBROKE AND SAINT DAVIDS
25 May TENBY – CARMARTHEN, GWILI RAILWAY, 4 73
16 March BOGNOR REGIS & THE SPLENDOUR 4 16 PEMBROKESHIRE AND SAINT DAVIDS
OF THE SOUTH COAST
30 May EASTBOURNE & THE GEM 6 24
16 March SIDMOUTH – ABBOTSBURY SWANNERY, 4 50 OF THE SUSSEX COAST
DORCHESTER, EXETER AND EXMOUTH
31 May SCOTLAND HEBRIDEAN ODYSSEY 6 80
21 March NORWICH, ROYAL SANDRINGHAM, 4 27
JUNE
BOAT CRUISE AND STEAM TRAIN
1 June WARNERS HOLIDAYS 4 58
27 March ST. AGNES & DOC MARTIN 5 54
6 June WEYMOUTH – BOURNEMOUTH, 6 61
27 March WARNERS HOLIDAYS 3 57
DORCHESTER, DURDLE DOOR, NORDEN
30 March ILFRACOMBE – BARNSTAPLE, 4 33 STEAM RAILWAY AND POOLE
BIDEFORD & ARLINGTON COURT
8 June BABBACOMBE & THE STUNNING 4 13
APRIL COAST OF DEVON
6 April ISLE OF WIGHT – SANDOWN & SHANKLIN 4 31 8 June PAIGNTON & THE ELEGANT 4 46
6 April PAIGNTON & THE ELEGANT 4 46 ENGLISH RIVIERA
ENGLISH RIVIERA 8 June SCARBOROUGH, EDEN CAMP, WHITBY 4 49
6 April WEYMOUTH – BOURNEMOUTH, 4 60 AND YORKSHIRE MOORS RAILWAY
DORCHESTER, POOLE AND SHERBORNE 8 June TORQUAY – THE PEARL OF 4 56
13 April BOURNEMOUTH & THE GEMS OF DORSET 4 17 THE ENGLISH RIVERIA
13 April LLANDUDNO – BETWS-Y-COED, 4 68 14 June BOURNEMOUTH & THE GEMS OF DORSET 4 17
BEAUMARIS, CONWYN, CAERNARFON 14 June FORT WILLIAM – ISLES OF MULL & SKYE 6 79
AND SNOWDONIA 15 June BARMOUTH – ABERYSTWYTH, 4 66
13 April TENBY – CARDIGAN BAY, 4 72 BETWS-Y-COED, VALE OF RHEIDOL
PEMBROKESHIRE AND SAINT DAVIDS RAILWAY AND SNOWDONIA
20 April EASTBOURNE – THE BLUEBELL RAILWAY, 4 23 19 June THE ISLES OF GUERNSEY, HERM & JERSEY 6 28
SHEFFIELD GARDENS, HASTING & RYE 22 June STUNNING ISLES OF SCILLY 4 30
22 June SAND BAY HOLIDAY VILLAGE – 4 48
ADULT ONLY HOLIDAY PARK
22 June WESTON-SUPER-MARE – BATH, 4 59
BRADFORD, CHEDDAR GORGE AND
THE CITY OF WELLS
26 June WARNERS HOLIDAYS 3 57
29 June ILFRACOMBE & THE GLORIOUS 4 35
GARDENS OF DEVON
29 June TENBY – CARDIGAN BAY, 4 72
PEMBROKESHIRE AND SAINT DAVIDS
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H O L I DAY P L A N N E R
Long Break Holidays Long Break Holidays
Date Destination Nights Page Date Destination Nights Page
30 June LEGENDARY ISLE OF MAN 4 29 14 Sept SIDMOUTH – DONKEY SANCTUARY, 4 51
JULY SHERBOURNE, SEATON TRAM RAILWAY
4 July ISLE OF WIGHT & SHANKLIN 6 32 AND YEOVIL
6 July LYTHAM ST. ANNES WITH 4 37 18 Sept ILFRACOMBE & THE GEMS OF DEVON 3 34
LANCASTER & SOUTHPORT 20 Sept UNESCO DURHAM & NORTHUMBRIA 4 41
6 July LOOE & THEGEMS OF THE CORNISH COAST 4 38 21 Sept ISLE OF WIGHT – SANDOWN & SHANKLIN 4 31
11 July EASTBOURNE & THE GEM 6 24 22 Sept EXPLORING KENT’S HIDDEN TREASURES 4 36
OF THE SUSSEX COAST 25 Sept BARMOUTH – ABERYSTWYTH, 3 66
13 July FALMOUTH & THE BEAUTIFUL CORNISH 4 26 BETWS-Y-COED, VALE OF RHEIDOL
COASTAL TOWNS OF FOWEY, RAILWAY AND SNOWDONIA
CHARLESTOWN & MEVAGISSEY 27 Sept FORT WILLIAM – ISLES OF MULL & SKYE 6 79
16 July SIDMOUTH – BUCKFAST ABBEY, 4 52 28 Sept BABBACOMBE & THE STUNNING 4 13
DARTMOOR AND EXMOUTH BOAT CRUISE COAST OF DEVON
17 July THE BEST OF YORK IN A WEEKEND 2 64 28 Sept PAIGNTON & THE ELEGANT 4 46
20 July PAIGNTON & THE ELEGANT 4 46 ENGLISH RIVIERA
ENGLISH RIVIERA 28 Sept SAND BAY HOLIDAY VILLAGE – 4 48
20 July TORQUAY – THE PEARL OF 4 56 ADULT ONLY HOLIDAY PARK
THE ENGLISH RIVERIA OCTOBER
20 July TENBY – CARMARTHEN, GWILI RAILWAY, 4 73 2 Oct WARNERS HOLIDAYS 3 57
PEMBROKESHIRE AND SAINT DAVIDS 4 Oct AUTUMN GOLD & THE 4 81
20 July AIRTH – EDINBURGH, FALKIRK WHEEL 4 78 ENCHANTING FOREST
CRUISE, LOCH KATRINE CRUISE AND 9 Oct THE BEST OF YORK IN A WEEKEND 2 64
THE KELPIES 12 Oct EXMOUTH – DAWLISH, SIDMOUTH 4 25
25 July WEYMOUTH – BOURNEMOUTH, 6 61 & TEIGNMOUTH
DORCHESTER, DURDLE DOOR, NORDEN 14 Oct NEWQUAY – HISTORIC CORNWALL 4 42
STEAM RAILWAY AND POOLE 18 Oct ROMANTIC JOURNEYS OF YORKSHIRE 4 62
27 July ILFRACOMBE & THE GEMS OF DEVON 4 34 25 Oct GILSLAND – HEXHAM, KESWICK, PENRITH 4 45
27 July LLANDUDNO – BETWS-Y-COED, 4 68 AND SOUTH TYNEDALE RAILWAY
BEAUMARIS, CONWYN, CAERNARFON 26 Oct SCARBOROUGH, EDEN CAMP, WHITBY 4 49
AND SNOWDONIA AND YORKSHIRE MOORS RAILWAY
AUGUST 26 Oct WEYMOUTH – BOURNEMOUTH, 4 60
1 Aug THE GOOD TIMES IN YORKSHIRE 4 63 DORCHESTER, POOLE AND SHERBORNE
3 Aug BABBACOMBE & THE STUNNING 4 13 NOVEMBER
COAST OF DEVON 2 Nov BABBACOMBE & THE STUNNING 4 13
3 Aug GILSLAND – NORTHUMBRIA, 4 44 COAST OF DEVON
CUMBRIA & LAKE DISTRICT 2 Nov TENBY – CARMARTHEN, PENDINE SANDS, 4 71
6 Aug EDINBURGH TATTOO 2 76 PEMBROKE AND SAINT DAVIDS
10 Aug CANTERBURY, DOVER CASTLE 4 19 6 Nov ST. AGNES, THE POLDARK 4 53
& RAMSGATE TUNNELS & THE CORNISH COAST
10 Aug EXMOUTH – DAWLISH, SIDMOUTH 4 25 9 Nov ILFRACOMBE – BARNSTAPLE, 4 33
& TEIGNMOUTH BIDEFORD & ARLINGTON COURT
17 Aug MOLD – ANDERTON BOAT LIFT AND 4 70 15 Nov PAIGNTON & THE ELEGANT 4 46
CRUISE, CHESTER, RHYL, LLANDUDNO ENGLISH RIVIERA
AND TATTON PARK 16 Nov ELEGANT EASTBOURNE 4 22
17 Aug ISLE OF ARRAN AND THE 4 77 20 Nov PAKEFIELD HOLIDAY PARK – COUNTRY 3 47
WONDERS OF WEST SCOTLAND MUSIC & MERRY WEEKENDER
20 Aug LEGENDARY ISLE OF MAN 4 29 20 Nov SAND BAY HOLIDAY VILLAGE – 3 48
21 Aug NORWICH, ROYAL SANDRINGHAM, 4 27 ADULT ONLY HOLIDAY PARK
BOAT CRUISE AND STEAM TRAIN 23 Nov BOURNEMOUTH & THE GEMS OF DORSET 4 17
22 Aug ISLE OF WIGHT & SHANKLIN 6 32 30 Nov LLANDUDNO – BETWS-Y-COED, 4 68
23 Aug LLANDRINDOD WELLS – ABERYSTWYTH, 4 74 BEAUMARIS, CONWYN, CAERNARFON
BARMOUTH, BRECON BEACONS, RHEIDOL AND SNOWDONIA
STEAM RAILWAY AND PENDERYN DISTILLERY
29 Aug WEYMOUTH – BOURNEMOUTH,
DORCHESTER, DURDLE DOOR, NORDEN
6 61 Festive Holidays
STEAM RAILWAY AND POOLE Date Destination Nights Page
31 Aug TENBY – CARDIGAN BAY, 4 72
PEMBROKESHIRE AND SAINT DAVIDS 27 Nov WEYMOUTH FESTIVE BREAK 3 85
SEPTEMBER 5 Dec CARDIFF CHRISTMAS MARKET 1 84
7 Sept EASTBOURNE – THE BLUEBELL RAILWAY, 4 23 13 Dec THURSFORD CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR 2 84
SHEFFIELD GARDENS, HASTING & RYE 23 Dec BABBACOMBE AND THE FESTIVE SPARKLE 4 86
7 Sept LOOE – FOWEY, MEVAGISSEY, 4 40 23 Dec CHRISTMAS IN CANTERBURY 4 87
PLYMOUTH AND POLPERRO 23 Dec CHRISTMAS IN EASTBOURNE 4 88
8 Sept STUNNING ISLES OF SCILLY 4 30 23 Dec CHRISTMAS IN LOOE 4 89
13 Sept BOURNEMOUTH & THE GEMS OF DORSET 4 17 30 Dec NEW YEAR IN ILFRACOMBE 3 89
14 Sept IPSWICH, CONSTABLE COUNTRY 4 20 30 Dec NEW YEAR IN SIDMOUTH 3 90
& SUFFOLK VILLAGES 30 Dec NEW YEAR IN TENBY 3 90
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FESTIVE Bargain Short Breaks for 2020 10 Call 0121 559 1237 or contact your local TRAVEL AGENT • www.bowensholidays.com
From
ENGLAND £99
1 night QUEENS HOTEL, BLACKPOOL
Half Board LIMITED
SINGLE
Based on the seafront and a ROOMS
short walk from the Pleasure
Beach, this hotel has magnificent theatre
bar with dance floor and entertainment
most evenings, relaxing lounge, games
room with pool, restaurant, fitness centre
POPULAR
with gym, sauna, solarium and indoor pool.
HOTEL AMENITIES
The Best of Blackpool 4 Lift
4 Tea & coffee
4 Television
4 Hairdryer
Blackpool is a friendly place to enjoy with the family. You could enjoy the famous
2020 DEPARTURES: Sat 19th Sept (1 night)
Blackpool Pleasure beach with Nickelodeon Land inside. Blackpool has plenty
Fri 23rd Oct (2 nights)
of attractions to keep all ages amused.
MERCURE HOTEL, LIMITED
From DARLINGTON SINGLE
£219
ROOMS
Half Board
2 nights Situated in the historic market town
of Darlington, the newly refurbished
Mercure Darlington King’s Hotel boasts
83 bedrooms & free Wi-Fi. Each room at
The Mercure Darlington has a modern
NEW look and features an en suite bathroom,
TOUR tea/coffee making facilities, and a
flat-screen TV.
An Epic Tale of England HOTEL AMENITIES
4 Lift 4 Television
Included on Saturday evening is an action packed live blockbuster performed by 4 Tea & coffee 4 Hairdryer
a cast and crew of 1,000 taking you on an amazing journey through 2,000 years
of history, myth and legend. Kynren is a world class show brought to life with
2020 DEPARTURE: Fri 4th Sept (2 nights)
magnificent sets, combat, stunts, horsemanship, stunning pyrotechnics and
INCLUDED: Kynren Gold Seat on Saturday
amazing special effects set to a thrilling original soundtrack.
HALLMARK QUEEN HOTEL,
From CHESTER
£199
LIMITED
Half Board SINGLE
ROOMS
2 nights This 218 bedroom city centre
hotel has loads of character, and within
easy walk of Rufus Court shopping,
The Roman Walls & historical sites.
HOTEL AMENITIES
4 Lift 4 Television
NEW 4 Tea & coffee 4 Hairdryer
TOUR
Chester & River Cruise
This ancient city is a good place for an unforgettable short break, Walk in the
footsteps of Roman Legionnaires along the most complete of city walls or, explore
the many boutiques and vintage shops of Rufus Court. Chester is home to the
2020 DEPARTURE: Fri 12th July (2 nights)
largest Roman Amphitheatre in the UK, and a 1000 year old medieval cathedral.
INCLUDED: River Dee Boat Cruise
To make the most of the sights a short cruise is included on the River Dee.
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ENGLAND £229
2 nights SANDMAN SIGNATURE
HOTEL, NEWCASTLE
LIMITED
Half Board SINGLE
ROOMS
The colourful, boutique-style
bedrooms have large windows, a
NEW flat-screen TV and a unit with a microwave,
TOUR refrigerator and tea/coffee facilities.
Apartment-style kitchen facilities are
Newcastle & Tyne Cruise also available in all suites.
HOTEL AMENITIES
Newcastle is a buzzing city, well loved for friendly ‘Geordies’ and great shopping. 4 Lift 4 Television
The Metro Centre is the 15th largest shopping mall in Europe and is known for 4 Tea & coffee
its cultural treats. The city boasts a proud maritime heritage as displayed at the
2020 DEPARTURES:
Discovery Museum, Included in this northern delight is a sightseeing cruise
Sun 9th Aug (2 nights)
passing world renowned landmarks, including the Tyne and Millennium Bridges.
HILTON GROSVENOR LIMITED
From HOTEL, EDINBURGH SINGLE
£239
ROOMS
Half Board
2 nights Each modern room at the Edinburgh
Grosvenor Hotel features a flat-screen
TV, a work area and tea/coffee making
facilities. Private bathrooms all have a
hairdryer, and there is 24-hour room
NEW service. Bedrooms are in the main hotel
TOUR or in the Townhouse.
HOTEL AMENITIES
4 Lift 4 Television
Edinburgh & The Royal Yacht 4 Tea & coffee 4 Hairdryer
Each modern room at the Edinburgh Grosvenor Hotel features a flat-screen
TV, a work area and tea/coffee making facilities. Private bathrooms all have a
2020 DEPARTURE:
hairdryer, and there is 24-hour room service. Bedrooms are in the main hotel
Mon 6th July (2 nights)
or in the Townhouse.
HALLMARK HOTEL,
LIMITED
From LIVERPOOL SINGLE
£189
ROOMS
Half Board
2 nights Hallmark Hotel is located close to the city
centre and nearby attractions. Bedrooms
at Hallmark Inn Liverpool come with
satellite TV, 24-hour room service and
tea and coffee facilities.
HOTEL AMENITIES
NEW 4 Lift 4 Television
TOUR
Liverpool “All you need is love”
4 Tea & coffee 4 Hairdryer
Magical Liverpool. It is regarded as one the UK’s most exciting city break
destinations. It has the largest collections of museums outside the Capital as well as
2020 DEPARTURE:
an unrivalled musical heritage, after all, it is the birthplace of the world’s most well-
Mon 22nd June (2 nights)
known band, ‘The Beatles’. Be immersed in the story of how four Liverpudlians were
INCLUDED: Entrance to
propelled to fame and fortune. Take the ferry across the Mersey or Visit UNESCO
Beatles Story Museum
Royal Albert Docks, two Cathedrals or Tate Art Gallery. There is so much to see.
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ENGLAND
from TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
£239 •
•
Dartmoor National Park
Brixham
• Totnes
• Exmouth
ANCHORAGE HOTEL,
BABBACOMBE
Dinner, Bed & Breakfast
Anchorage Hotel is a quality, family-friendly
hotel in Babbacombe, with 56 en-suite
guest rooms. Anchorage Hotel is ideally
placed close to the many excellent
attractions and places of interest in the
area, including, Oddicombe Beach, Living
Coasts, Paignton Zoo, Princess Theatre,
Kent's Cavern, Agatha Christie’s
Greenway House and Torquay Harbour.
Entertainment is provided at this hotel.
HOTEL AMENITIES
4 Lift 4 Television
Babbacombe & The Stunning 4 Tea & coffee 4 Hairdryer
Coast of Devon LIMITED
SINGLE
ROOMS
Babbacombe is one of the most picturesque UNESCO World Heritage areas in
Torquay with stunning views across the Jurassic Coastline as far as Portland Bill.
Affectionately known as the Jewel of the English Riviera. Babbacombe boasts
several great tourist attractions to visit including the Cliff Railway, Babbacombe
Model Village and Bygones Museum, all only a short walk away. The popular
coastal resort of Torbay is also home to a range of excellent cafes, bars and
restaurants. While here why not hop aboard a bus to visit Paignton or Torquay.
EXCURSIONS INCLUDE: Steps where pilgrims left this Isle to travel on
2020 DEPARTURES NIGHTS FROM
(June & September): to America.
Mon 8th June* 4 £259
EXCURSION 2. Brixham is a charming fishing
EXCURSION 1. The Dartmoor National Park town on the southerly point of South Devon, Mon 3rd Aug 4 £269
is a vast moorland in Devon County, famous combining the traditions of a bursting centre Mon 28th Sept* 4 £249
for its roaming ponies. Travelling on to the harbour with the colourful fisherman’s cottages Mon 2nd Nov 4 £239
Dartmoor Visitor Centre, via Bovey Tracey, and charming streets. From Brixham, we board
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT MAY APPLY
famous for its glass blown marbles, continuing a return ferry to Dartmouth. Enjoy some free
through Morton Hampstead to the Iconic town time in Dartmouth, so explore the towns
of Postbridge. Then onto Plymouth, considered enchanting streets and scenic river location,
to be England’s only Ocean City, where we will overlooking one of the finest natural harbours
have a break, you could visit the Mayflower in the UK. Combining the traditions of a bustling centre
harbour with colourful fisherman’s cottages.
EXCURSIONS INCLUDE: EXCURSION 2. Exmouth developed as a
(August & November): resort in Georgian times and was once the most
select seaside resort in Britain. While here you
EXCURSION 1. Today we travel to Buckfast could take a cruise on the River Exe or visit the
Abbey. People have come here to withdraw twelve-sided A la Ronde building. Teignmouth
from the fast pace of life and instil within is a stunning coastal town with historic
themselves a sense of peace and tranquillity. Georgian building sitting on the mouth of the
The Abbey is also very famous for its very large River Teign, we will travel to Dawlish, one of the
herd of deer which roam within the ground. most popular seaside resorts in the UK. The
From here we travel to Totnes. The town of famous Black Swans live and breed within the
Totnes has a long and fascinating heritage, the town in an area known as the Lawn and Brook.
Castle sits in the heart of the town. Our final stop
today is Brixham. Brixham is a charming fishing PLEASE NOTE: Some excursions are combined
town on the southerly point of South Devon. with Paignton & Torquay.
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ENGLAND
from TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
£249 •
•
Lancaster
Morecambe
• Southport
• Lytham St. Annes
QUEENS HOTEL,
BLACKPOOL
Dinner, Bed & Breakfast
Perfectly placed on the seafront between
Central and South Piers, a short walk from
the Pleasure Beach and the spectacular
Sandcastle Water Park, this hotel has a
magnificent theatre bar with dance floor
and entertainment most evenings,
comfortable intimate and relaxing lounge,
games room with pool, large restaurant,
fitness centre with gym, sauna, solarium
and indoor pool. All rooms have tea/coffee
making facilities, hairdryer and TV.
Blackpool — Fun Packed Resort HOTEL AMENITIES
4 Lift 4 Television
4 Tea & coffee 4 Hairdryer
for all Ages LIMITED
SINGLE
Set on the Coast, the town of Blackpool has seen many changes over the years, ROOMS
from the times when the beach was awash with beach huts and taking a dip.
Now modernised with first class entertainment venues, stunning theatres and
three beautiful traditional piers. Blackpool is one of our most traditional holiday
resorts, famous for the Blackpool Tower, the Trams and of course the
illuminations. From Blackpool you could visit Fleetwood a traditional; market
town with over 150 stalls selling just about everything you need.
EXCURSIONS INCLUDE: Georgian architecture along the banks of the
River Lune or visit the famous Lune Aqueduct.
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EXCURSION 1. Lancaster is one of the Then on to Morecambe. Morecambe offers you
Wed 13th May 4 £249
Heritage Cities of the UK, boasting a stunning the chance to enjoy the many pleasures of the
Cathedral and Castle. Stroll along to seaside, whether it’s flying kites, building SINGLE SUPPLEMENT MAY APPLY
St. Georges Quay to see the marvellous sandcastles or enjoying the views across the
bay, Stroll along Morecambe’s award winning
promenade with an ice cream or have fun
seeing it on two wheels. Don’t forget to visit
the Eric Morecambe Statue, which looks out
across the promenade, and The Tern Project,
a series of public art installations inspired by
the birdlife of Morecambe Bay.
EXCURSION 2. After breakfast we will depart
for Southport. Southport’s beautiful sandy
beaches, so why not take a trip up the Victorian
Grade II listed iron pier, the second largest in
the country, or take a trip on the Pier Tram to
the Pier Pavilion with its antique penny slot
machines and licensed café, or simply sit back
and relax on the glorious sandy beaches with
views of the Lancashire coastline. From here we
will visit Lytham St. Anne’s, a traditional seaside
resort with a Victorian Pier and multicoloured
beach huts.
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£289 •
•
Steam Ride
Bowness Boat Cruise
• Skipton
• Yorkshire Dales
CAROUSEL HOTEL,
BLACKPOOL
Dinner, Bed & Breakfast
The beautifully refurbished Carousel on
Blackpool’s seafront has a restaurant,
free Wi-Fi. It is 10 minutes’ walk from the
Pleasure Beach. Each of the well-appointed
bedrooms has a flat-screen TV and
tea/coffee facilities and room service.
Many also enjoy views across
Blackpool’s seafront.
HOTEL AMENITIES
4 Lift 4 Television
4 Tea & coffee
Blackpool — Boats & Trains of LIMITED
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The Lake District & Yorkshire
ROOMS
Renowned as Britain’s most popular holiday destination, Blackpool has numerous
leisure attractions. A West End musical or a top comedian on Europe’s largest
stage at the Opera House, ballet or drama at the beautiful Grand Theatre,
or feathers and razzamatazz at Blackpool Pleasure Beach. Enjoy fresh air,
entertainment and plenty of heritage at a pace that suits you. Not only do
we bring you Blackpool but also the beauty of the Lake District too.
EXCURSIONS INCLUDE: local canal cruise on the Leeds to Liverpool canal. 2020 DEPARTURES NIGHTS FROM
After Skipton we will do a tour of. The Yorkshire Mon 15th May 4 £289
EXCURSION 1. After breakfast we will travel Dales. The Dales are famous for its wonderful
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT MAY APPLY
to the Lake District to enjoy a relaxing steam scenery. Deep valleys, known as dales, with
train ride through the beautiful scenery. After roads meandering between drystone walls and
this scenic steam train ride, we will then board a patchwork of hay meadows and field barns.
the boat cruise, which again will show the
stunning scenery of the Lake District. As we
reach Bowness, there is free time to enjoy
before departing back to our hotel.
EXCURSION 2. After breakfast we depart for
Skipton with free time, why not take a trip on a
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£259 • Brighton
• Hotham Park
• Portsmouth & the Historic
Dockyard
ROYAL NORFOLK HOTEL,
BOGNOR REGIS
Dinner, Bed & Breakfast
Just a few minutes’ walk from Bognor
Regis Pleasure Pier, the Royal Norfolk
Hotel commands a beachfront position
with far-reaching views over the English
Channel. All rooms come with an en-suite
bathroom, a flat-screen TV, and tea/coffee-
making facilities. Light and airy, with a
neutral decor, many rooms have
uninterrupted sea views.
HOTEL AMENITIES
4 Lift 4 Television
Bognor Regis & the Splendour 4 Tea & coffee 4 Hairdryer
LIMITED
of The South Coast SINGLE
ROOMS
Bognor Regis has been a seaside fishing settlement since Anglo Saxon times.
It became a fashionable resort in the reign of George III and has been
frequented by royalty on numerous occasions. The resort is flat and has an
excellent promenade walk. There is a pier and a delightful park – Hotham Park,
which boasts a narrow gauge railway, putting green, crazy golf, tennis court and
boating lake. On the beach between Bognor Regis and Aldwick lies the wreck 2020 DEPARTURES NIGHTS FROM
of a floating pontoon – part of the Mulberry Harbour which was destined to be Mon 16th March 4 £259
towed across to Normandy on D-Day, June 6, 1944 and was washed up on the
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beach shortly after D-Day. The beach is predominantly pebbly but the water
is clean and the quality of the light often remarkable. Inland, the scenery is
quintessentially English with the splendour of the South Downs, England’s
newest National Park, very close at hand. (admission Included), with HMS Victory and
Henry VIII’s Mary Rose, just two of the ships in
EXCURSIONS INCLUDE: British Seaside town with a great heritage. dock. The birthplace of Charles Dickens and
From a fishing port, smugglers retreat and now home to Arthur Conan Doyle and Rudyard
EXCURSION 1. We will visit Brighton where considered to be one of the most creative Kipling. You could take a harbour cruise, with
you will be able to see the newest attractions, places to live where Oscar Wilde and Jane many fascinating views, one being the navy
the British Airways i360 tower, or visit the Austin are just two of most famous creative base, usually with several ships in dock. There
Royal Pavilion, an exotic palace in the centre residents. is so much to do with interesting possibilities
of Brighton with a colourful history. In the EXCURSION 2. Today we travel to the including shopping at the Gunwharf Quay or
afternoon we will travel to Worthing a classic nearby Historic Dockyard of Portsmouth a trip up the amazing Spinnaker Tower.
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£299 • Compton Acres
• Weymouth
• Christchurch • Dorchester
• Salisbury
THE CUMBERLAND HOTEL,
BOURNEMOUTH
Dinner, Bed & Breakfast
Located on the seafront, overlooking
Bournemouth Bay, this iconic and uniquely
styled hotel has a 1930s art deco style, a
seasonal outdoor heated pool, a day spa,
and a lido deck. The Cumberland Hotel is
a 4-star deluxe hotel on Eastcliff, a short
walk from Bournemouth town centre,
the BIC, Pavilion Gardens and Surf Reef.
Entertainment is provided in the
sister hotel next door.
HOTEL AMENITIES
Bournemouth & The Gems of Dorset 4 Lift
4 Tea & coffee
4 Television
4 Hairdryer
Bournemouth is referred as ‘The Garden City by the Sea’ and is one of Europe’s LIMITED
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most prestige resorts. To enhance this experience we have chosen the famous ROOMS
Cumberland Hotel to make your experience more enjoyable. Bournemouth is
a large resort directly to the east of the Jurassic Coast which is seven miles of
golden sands and sheltered water which makes it a firm favourite. Bournemouth
also has beautiful gardens and stunning landscapes with a variety of interesting 2020 DEPARTURES NIGHTS FROM
Mon 13th April* 4 £299
shops and restaurants.
Sun 14th June 4 £339
EXCURSIONS INCLUDE: EXCURSION 2. The popular resort of Sun 13th Sept 4 £339
(April & November): Weymouth is surrounded by stunning Mon 23rd Nov* 4 £299
countryside with its rolling Dorset Downs and
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EXCURSION 1. Compton Acres is still scenic paths. Its Crowning glory is perhaps the
acknowledged as one of the finest privately beautiful beach and seafronts boasting a variety
owned gardens in England. Enjoy over 10 acres of shops and cafes. Swanage, experience the
of horticultural heaven, relax in our charming fantastic scenery Dorset has to offer including
Café & Tea Rooms, browse the treasures in the Brownsea Island, Old Harry Rock as well as Forest via Lyndhurst to Christchurch. There is
Gifted Moment store or delve into the exciting taking in the views of the Jurassic Coast, a free time to explore the historic attractions
world of plants within the Plant Centre. From UNESCO heritage site. of this unique town.
here we will travel to Poole, a town with EXCURSION 2. Today we travel to the historic
fantastic maritime heritage. We will finish at EXCURSIONS INCLUDE: city of Dorchester with free time to visit the
Wimborne Minster, a truly beautiful market (June & September): Maid Castle or admire the Roman origins.
town with a great heritage. The town has a connection to Thomas Hardy
EXCURSION 1. We will travel to Salisbury, as he based many of his books in the area.
where you will be free to explore this From here we will travel to Poole, a town with
marvellous gothic Cathedral at your own pace fantastic maritime heritage and a fantastic
and a scenic drive is taken through the New number of yachts docked in the harbour.
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£199 • Bridlington
• York & The Shambles
• National Railway Museum
MONARCH HOTEL,
BRIDLINGTON
Dinner, Bed & Breakfast
The Monarch Hotel offers sea views from
its position on the sea-front on the
peaceful south side beach. The hotel is in
prime location and is the closest hotel to
the Spa Theatre, closely situated for those
attending a conference, show or event.
It is a short walk to the town centre shops,
restaurants and bars. This hotel might
provide entertainment depending on
numbers.
HOTEL AMENITIES
4 Lift 4 Television
Bridlington, Beverley 4 Tea & coffee
LIMITED
& The City of York SINGLE
ROOMS
Stunning beaches with golden sands. A picturesque harbour and a charming mix
of the old and new, Bridlington is the perfect choice for a seaside break! If you’re
looking for a classic British holiday then look no further than beautiful Bridlington!
A hive of traditional entertainment, beaches as far as the eye can see and a mix
of shops, you can be sure to enjoy every minute in this bustling resort. What’s
more, if you head away from the beach, you will uncover the Old Town that
has remained unchanged for centuries!
EXCURSIONS INCLUDE: historical past. York is a city renowned for it’s
labyrinth of narrow streets like the Shambles.
EXCURSION 1. York is one of the most Visit the Jorvik Centre, walk the Roman Wall, 2020 DEPARTURES NIGHTS FROM
complete medieval cities in Europe and attracts see the 900-year old minster, or browse round Fri 15th May 2 £199
thousands of visitors each year. There will be the National Railway Museum. You will fall in
free time to delve into York’s vibrant culture and love with York and its history. SINGLE SUPPLEMENT MAY APPLY
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£389 • Ramsgate Tunnels
• Dover Castle (price included)
• Deal
• Battle of Britain Memorial
ABBOTS BARTONS HOTEL,
CANTERBURY
Dinner, Bed & Breakfast
Set in the heart of Canterbury and at just
10 minutes walk from the city centre lies
this 3 star Gothic hotel comprising of
53 well-appointed bedrooms. Offering
all the mod-cons expected by today’s
discerning traveller whilst in-keeping with
the style and charm of the building, which
is set within 2 acres of lawned gardens.
This hotel is highly commended by
our clients for service.
©English Heritage
HOTEL AMENITIES
Canterbury, Dover Castle 4 Tea & coffee
4 Television
4 Hairdryer
& Ramsgate Tunnels LIMITED
SINGLE
ROOMS
The county of Kent in south east England has played a vital role in Britain’s
maritime history, and many fine relics from its defensive past can still be seen
today. You will have time to explore the picturesque harbour and cobbled
streets as well as enjoying historic Canterbury and Folkstone.
EXCURSIONS INCLUDE: boats hauled up the shingle beach.
EXCURSIONS 2. Today we will visit Dover
EXCURSION 1. After breakfast, we will depart Castle (price included), where we will experience 2020 DEPARTURES NIGHTS FROM
for one of the largest networks of wartime its unique visitor’s attraction and the Secret Mon 10th Aug 4 £389
tunnels. In World War 2 the Ramsgate tunnels Wartime Tunnels where the dramatic rescue
saved 60,000 lives. You will hear about the mad operation of the 1940 ‘Miracle of Dunkirk’ is SINGLE SUPPLEMENT MAY APPLY
Mayor who saved the town, discover how the vividly brought to life. There is also the ‘Fire
tunnels where built and listen to stories of life Command Post’ attraction to enjoy which
underground. You will have free time in reveals the story of how the castle acted as the
Ramsgate to enjoy the golden beach. We will military headquarters for the garrison fortress of Memorial in Capel-le-Ferne. The National
return via Deal which has a wonderful collection over 10,000 men stationed in the Dover area. memorial is a peaceful spot where the heroes
of colourful buildings complemented by fishing In the afternoon we will visit the Battle of Britain of the Battle of Britain are commemorated.
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£299 •
•
Dedham
Clacton-on-Sea
• Bury St. Edmunds
• Helmingham Hall
BEST WESTERN IPSWICH
HOTEL, IPSWICH
Dinner, Bed & Breakfast
A best Western hotel, located on the
outskirts of town, set snuggly in a quiet
countryside setting, with easy access to
the itinerary routes. The hotel has 83
fabulous bedrooms, bright restaurant
overlooking the grounds and cosy wood
panelled bar. Entertainment is provided
at the hotel.
HOTEL AMENITIES
4 Tea & coffee 4 Hairdryer
4 Television
Ipswich, Constable Country LIMITED
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& Suffolk Villages
ROOMS
Recorded in Domesday, quintessential Suffolk is one of the oldest counties in the
country. On our new tour you will see for yourself the historical importance of this
formidable county. See entire villages preserved in time, visit an ancient manor
house, and marvel at Suffolk’s 50 miles of heritage coastline, recognised as an
AONB. Follow in the footsteps of famous artists and composers who were
inspired by the beauty of East Anglia.
EXCURSIONS INCLUDE: EXCURSION 2. First stop is Sudbury, the 2020 DEPARTURES NIGHTS FROM
home of Robert Gainsborough, one of Mon 14th Sept 4 £299
EXCURSION 1. Passing a patch of fields and England’s best known artist. On to Lavenham,
woodlands takes us to Dedham, where John one of the UK’s best pre-served timber framed SINGLE SUPPLEMENT MAY APPLY
Constable attended school. Nearly is 16th villages. Free time in historic Bury St. Edmunds.
century Bridge Cottage, housing an exhibition Visit the ancient Abbey & Gardens dating back
of the life and work of this 17th century painter. to the Magna Carta.
Afterwards, to the sunshine coast with time to EXCURSION 3. On the coast 15 miles from pebble beach. The afternoon is spent at
relax in Clacton-on-Sea with its large sandy Ipswich is the time capsule of Aldeburgh, home 500 year old Grade 1 listed Helmingham Hall,
beach, pier, seafront walks and Walton-on-the- to the well-known Composer Benjamin Britten. surrounded by its deep moat, extensively
Naze, surrounded on 3 sides by the sea & is Little has changed here for generations with redesigned gardens and ancient 400 acres
home to the 2nd longest pier in the country. pastel coloured 19th century villas and large deep park.
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£239
These fabulous breaks go quickly, so you will need to book fast! TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
We book the hotel, but we don’t say where, so just pack your • Unknown!
bags and put your faith in us! All we can tell you is that it will be
a value-for-money break with a friendly welcome and all rooms MYSTERY HOTEL
with private facilities. Dinner, Bed & Breakfast
HOTEL AMENITIES
4 Lift 4 Television
4 Tea & coffee 4 Hairdryer
2020 DEPARTURES NIGHTS FROM
Mon 10th Feb 4 £239
NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT
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£209 • Brighton
• Rye
• Battle
• Hastings
THE IMPERIAL HOTEL,
EASTBOURNE
Dinner, Bed & Breakfast
The Imperial is an impressive Victorian
Hotel, full of character, situated at the end
of Devonshire Place, across the road from
the promenade and bandstand, perfect
for an early evening stroll. The hotel
offers a good standard of comfortable
accommodation, relaxing lounge area and
a large restaurant offering hearty, home
cooked food. Entertainment is provided
at this hotel.
HOTEL AMENITIES
Elegant Eastbourne 4 Lift
4 Tea & coffee
4 Television
4 Hairdryer
The beautiful coastal town of Eastbourne is famous for its lush rolling landscape, LIMITED
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stunning beaches and icon chalk sea cliffs. Breathe in the wonderful sea air as you ROOMS
stroll along the stunning Victorian Pier. The beaches in Eastbourne are vast and
award winning with plenty of seats for you to simply sit and admire the view.
Its micro climate makes everywhere seem just a little warmer and is a perfect
destination for all types of travellers. 2020 DEPARTURES NIGHTS FROM
Mon 24th Feb 4 £209
EXCURSIONS INCLUDE: unhurried streets that hold many treasures.
Mon 16th Nov 4 £269
Luxury shops, antiques and artisan goods are
EXCURSION 1. We will visit Brighton where all together on cobbled streets along narrow SINGLE SUPPLEMENT MAY APPLY
you will be able to see the newest attraction passageways. There are buildings from
the British Airways i360 tower or visit the Royal Medieval Tudor and Georgian periods all mixed
Pavilion. An exotic palace in the centre of together, even the sea is a little wayward,
ALBANY LION HOTEL,
LIMITED
Brighton with a colourful history. Built as a having stranded the town many years ago. EASTBOURNE SINGLE
ROOMS
seaside pleasure palace for King George IV, Afterwards we travel to Battle which was the Dinner, Bed & Breakfast
this historic house mixes Regency grandeur site of William the Conqueror’s victory over
with the visual style of India and China. In the Harold. The Abbey of St. Martin was built by
Situated in a prime position on the
afternoon we will travel to Worthing a classic William the Conqueror after the battle. The
Eastbourne seafront, close to theatres
British Seaside town with a great heritage. high alter is believed to be on the place that
and 5 minutes walk to the town centre.
From a fishing port, smugglers retreat and Harold fell. The town itself is a wonderful
The Hotel has a high reputation for its
now considered to be one of the most creative excuse to go shopping. Hastings has the
friendly and welcoming service. All
places to live, Oscar Wilde and Jane Austin largest beach launched fishing fleet in Europe,
bedrooms have en suite facilities and
were just two of the famous creative residents. and the remains of the first castle built by
feature a flat screen TV, hairdryer, direct
EXCURSION 2. Today we visit Rye, perched on William the Conqueror.
dial telephone, towels and hospitality tray.
a hill. This medieval town is so charming with its
Entertainment may be provided at this
hotel depending on numbers.
HOTEL AMENITIES
4 Lift 4 Television
4 Tea & coffee 4 Hairdryer
2020 DEPARTURES NIGHTS FROM
Mon 24th Feb 4 £209
Mon 16th Nov 4 £269
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT MAY APPLY
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ENGLAND
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£279 • Rye
• Bluebell Railway
• Hastings
• Sheffield Park Gardens
THE IMPERIAL HOTEL,
LIMITED
EASTBOURNE SINGLE
ROOMS
Dinner, Bed & Breakfast
The Imperial is an impressive Victorian
Hotel, full of character, situated at the end
of Devonshire Place, across the road from
the promenade and bandstand, perfect
for an early evening stroll. The hotel
offers a good standard of comfortable
accommodation, relaxing lounge area and
a large restaurant offering hearty, home
cooked food. Entertainment is provided
at this hotel.
HOTEL AMENITIES
Eastbourne — The Bluebell Railway, 4 Lift
4 Tea & coffee
4 Television
4 Hairdryer
Sheffield Gardens, Hasting & Rye 2020 DEPARTURES NIGHTS FROM
Mon 20th April 4 £279
The beautiful coastal town of Eastbourne is famous for its lush rolling landscape, Mon 7th Sept 4 £349
stunning beaches and icon chalk sea cliffs. Breathe in the wonderful sea air as you
stroll along the stunning Victorian Pier. The beaches in Eastbourne are vast and SINGLE SUPPLEMENT MAY APPLY
award winning with plenty of seats for you to simply sit and admire the view.
Its micro climate makes everywhere seem just a little warmer and is a perfect ALBANY LION HOTEL,
destination for all types of travellers. EASTBOURNE
Dinner, Bed & Breakfast
EXCURSIONS INCLUDE: EXCURSION 2. We will travel to Kingscote
Station and the Bluebell Railway, the first Situated in a prime position on the
EXCURSION 1. Today we will visit Rye, perched preserved standard guage passenger line in Eastbourne seafront, close to theatres
on a hill. This medieval town is so charming with the world. From here we will take a journey to and 5 minutes walk to the town centre,
its unhurried streets that hold many treasures. Sheffield Park, on this journey you will feel that the Hotel has a high reputation for its
Luxury shops, antiques and artisan goods are you have been transported back in time, with friendly and welcoming service. All
all together on cobbled streets along narrow its nostalgic carriages and wonderful stations bedrooms have en suite facilities and
passageways. There are buildings from surrounded by advertisements from days gone feature a flat screen TV, hairdryer, direct
Medieval Tudor and Georgian periods all mixed by. Arriving in Sheffield Park Gardens, you will dial telephone, towels and hospitality tray.
together, even the sea is a little wayward, be treated to its wonderful landscape gardens, Entertainment may be provided at this
having stranded the town many years ago. internationally renowned with thousands of hotel depending on numbers.
We then visit Hastings, which has undergone mature trees, shrubs, its waterfalls and four HOTEL AMENITIES
extensive regeneration in recent years. pretty lakes. 4 Lift 4 Television
4 Tea & coffee 4 Hairdryer
LIMITED
SINGLE
ROOMS
2020 DEPARTURES NIGHTS FROM
Mon 20th April 4 £279
Mon 7th Sept 4 £329
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT MAY APPLY
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ENGLAND
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£409 • Rye
• Hastings
• Battle
• Carr Taylor Vinyard
THE IMPERIAL HOTEL,
EASTBOURNE
Dinner, Bed & Breakfast
The Imperial is an impressive Victorian
Hotel, full of character, situated at the end
of Devonshire Place, across the road from
the promenade and bandstand, perfect
for an early evening stroll. The hotel
offers a good standard of comfortable
accommodation, relaxing lounge area and
a large restaurant offering hearty, home
cooked food. Entertainment is provided
at this hotel.
HOTEL AMENITIES
4 Lift 4 Television
4 Tea & coffee 4 Hairdryer
Eastbourne & The Gem LIMITED
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of The Sussex Coast
Eastbourne is busting with so many things to do and see; there are plenty of
attractions and fun things to do for all ages such as The Victorian Pier, which
was built in the 1870s. Explore the areas history by visiting the 1066 castle 2020 DEPARTURES NIGHTS FROM
and the museum and art galleries. You can relax and unwind by visiting its Sat 30th May 6 £439
magnificent award winning beaches and enjoy the fantastic views. Sat 11th July 6 £439
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT MAY APPLY
EXCURSIONS INCLUDE: EXCURSION 2. We will visit Brighton where
you will be able to see the newest attraction
EXCURSION 1. Today we visit Rye, perched the British Airways i360 tower or visit the Royal ALBANY LION HOTEL,
LIMITED
on a hill. This medieval town is so charming with Pavilion, an exotic palace in the centre of EASTBOURNE SINGLE
its unhurried streets that hold many treasures. Brighton with a colourful history. Built as a ROOMS
Luxury shops, antiques and artisan goods are seaside pleasure palace for King George IV, Dinner, Bed & Breakfast
all together on cobbled streets along narrow this historic house mixes Regency grandeur Situated in a prime position on the
passageways. There are buildings from with the visual style of India and China. In the Eastbourne seafront, close to theatres
Medieval Tudor and Georgian periods all mixed afternoon, we will travel to Worthing a classic and 5 minutes walk to the town centre.
together, even the sea is a little wayward, British Seaside town with a great heritage. The Hotel has a high reputation for its
having stranded the town many years ago. From a fishing port, smugglers retreat and now friendly and welcoming service. All
We then visit Hastings, which has undergone considered to be one of the most creative bedrooms have en suite facilities and
extensive regeneration in recent years. places to live, Oscar Wilde and Jane Austin feature a flat screen TV, hairdryer, direct
were just two of the famous creative residents. dial telephone, towels and hospitality tray.
EXCURSION 3. We travel to Battle which was Entertainment may be provided at this
the site of William the Conqueror’s victory over hotel depending on numbers.
Harold. The Abbey of St. Martin was built by
HOTEL AMENITIES
William the Conqueror after the battle.
4 Lift 4 Television
The high alter is believed to be on the place
4 Tea & coffee 4 Hairdryer
that Harold fell. The town itself is a wonderful
excuse to go shopping. Hastings has the largest
beach launched fishing fleet in Europe, and the 2020 DEPARTURES NIGHTS FROM
remains of the first castle built by William the Sat 11th July 6 £409
Conqueror. We then continue to Carr Taylor
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT MAY APPLY
Vineyard, where you can enjoy informative
and entertaining tour of the vines and winery
(admission included).
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£219 • Donkey Sanctuary
• Teignmouth
• Dawlish
ASHTON COURT, EXMOUTH
Dinner, Bed & Breakfast
The Hotel enjoys magnificent views of
the Exe estuary and the beautiful coastline
stretching out towards Torbay. This
panoramic scene, enchanting all year
round, greets you with fresh air every
morning. Our attractive gardens
overlooking the Esplanade provide a
tranquil spot in which to relax and watch
the fishing boats and pleasure craft pass
back and forth along the shoreline. All the
pleasures of the Seafront are just a short
stroll away, with the amenities of the
town within easy walking distance.
Entertainment is provided at this hotel.
Exmouth — Dawlish, Sidmouth HOTEL AMENITIES
4 Lift 4 Television
& Teignmouth 4 Tea & coffee 4 Hairdryer
LIMITED
The town of Exmouth sits at the beginning of the Jurassic Coast, surrounded by SINGLE
ROOMS
beautiful Devon countryside. A picturesque fishing town on the mouth of the
beautiful Exe Estuary. It benefits from a very sheltered position and as such is
often warmer here. The small harbour caters for trips up the River Exe and
along the Jurassic Coast.
EXCURSIONS INCLUDE: EXCURSION 2. Teignmouth is a stunning
coastal town with historic Georgian buildings
EXCURSION 1. Today we will depart after sitting on the mouth of the River Teign. The
breakfast and make our way to the Donkey whole area is surrounded by some of the most
Sanctuary. The working farm is home to stunning Devonshire Countryside, within the
donkeys, mules and hinnies of all sizes, coastal beach you will find long expanses of
with gentle giant Poitou donkeys, gorgeous sand, a magnificent Victorian Pier and elegant 2020 DEPARTURES NIGHTS FROM
adopted donkeys and even miniature breeds in promenade. After lunch, we travel on to Mon 27th April 4 £229
the fields. Then onto Sidmouth which is nestled Dawlish one of the most popular seaside resorts Mon 10th Aug 4 £249
between majestic sandstone cliffs, on the in the UK. The famous Black Swans live and Mon 12th Oct 4 £219
Jurassic Coastline. The charming gardens that breed within the town in an area known as the
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surround the town and regency buildings Lawn and Brook. These magnificent birds are
will transport you back in time. free to wander around the town and are
protected by order of The Queen.
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£499 •
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Marazion • St. Michaels Mount
Penzance • Charlestown
• St. Ives • Mevagissey
• Fowey
FALMOUTH HOTEL,
FALMOUTH
Dinner, Bed & Breakfast
A striking, Victorian chateau-style hotel
set in 5 acres of landscaped gardens, a
prime seafront location, award-winning
dining, Caudalie spa and leisure facilities
and overlooking Falmouth Bay and Castle
Beach. On one side is Pendennis Castle,
the headland, beach and sea and, on the
other, views over to the famous port of
Falmouth.
HOTEL AMENITIES
4 Lift 4 Hairdryer
Falmouth & The Beautiful Cornish 4 Tea & coffee
4 Television
4 Swimming pool
Coastal Towns of Fowey, LIMITED
SINGLE
Charlestown & Mevagissey
ROOMS
Falmouth has the worlds third largest deepwater harbour. The view is
outstanding along the Helford and Fall Rivers and Roseland Peninsula, located
on the South West Coast Path. The history of Falmouth is immense with tales
of heroic maritime exploits and endeavours. There are terrific family friendly 2020 DEPARTURES NIGHTS FROM
beaches in Falmouth with many of Cornwall’s top attractions, walk and villages Mon 13th July 4 £499
on the doorsteps. There are castles, museums, galleries, parks and plenty of
boat trip to enjoy. SINGLE SUPPLEMENT MAY APPLY
EXCURSIONS INCLUDE: subtropical oasis where the beaches are
golden, the vegetation is lush and the light
EXCURSION 1. In the morning we will make piercingly bright. While here why not visit before our journey continues to Charlestown
our way to Marazion to view St. Michaels the many art galleries that St. Ives offers. (admission included). It was here that a lot of
Mount and from here, we will continue our EXCURSION 2. In the morning, we travel to the filming for the drama series Poldark took
journey to Penzance. Penzance has a stunning the beautiful fishing village of Fowey, with its place with the inner harbour being used as the
harbour and quaint streets with many heritage stunning harbour for leisure crafts and yachts Port of Falmouth and the beach and slipway
sites within the town. In the afternoon we will and more recently a port for some enormous doubled for St. Mary’s on the Isle of Scilly.
make our way to St. Ives. St. Ives is a seemingly cruise liners too. You will have free time here We will return via Mevagissey.
26 Call 0121 559 1237 or contact your local TRAVEL AGENT • www.bowensholidays.com5 Days
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£329 •
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Cromer
Bure Valley Railway
• Norwich • Sandringham
• Norfolk Boat Cruise
THE BURLINGTON PALM
COURT HOTEL,
GREAT YARMOUTH
Dinner, Bed & Breakfast
This family run hotel is Opposite Great
Yarmouth’s sandy beach, the Burlington
Palm Hotel. A heated indoor pool is
available as well as free Wi-Fi Local, fresh
ingredients are used where possible in the
hotel’s restaurant. Regular entertainment
is provided in the hotel’s bar and there is
also a pool table. A TV, a hairdryer and a
private bathroom feature in each simply
decorated room. Some rooms have
Great Yarmouth — Cromer,
beautiful sea views and include a bathrobe
and slippers. Entertainment is provided
at this hotel.
Norwich, Royal Sandringham, HOTEL AMENITIES
4 Lift 4 Television
Boat Cruise and Steam Train 4 Tea & coffee 4 Hairdryer
LIMITED
Norfolk has premiere seaside resorts, with clean sandy beaches stretching for SINGLE
ROOMS
miles. The seafront is known as ‘The Golden Mile’ and attracts millions of visitors
each year. Our tour explores many of the famous sights from this region.
EXCURSIONS INCLUDE: loved country retreat of her Majesty, The
(March): Queen. The house is set in 24 hectares of
stunning gardens. The various floors regularly
EXCURSION 1. This morning we travel to used by the Royal Family are open to the
Cromer, perched on the very edge of the north public. Their very knowledgeable guides in
Norfolk coast. The area is famous for its tasty every room inform you of the history of the
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crabs, wide open beaches, spectacular cliffs, property (admissions included). Sat 21st March 4 £329
traditions pier and many great landmarks. EXCURSION 2. Norwich is one of the Mon 31st Aug 4 £389
We then make our way to Aylesham where we Britain’s most attractive cities, a fine city with an
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join the Bure Valley Railway for a nine mile ride irregular medieval street plan and many notable
to Wroxham. In the afternoon we will take a buildings of all periods including a Norman
90-minute cruise on the Norfolk Broads, with Castle and Imposing cathedral.
witty and enlightening commentary.
EXCURSION 2. Today we will travel to Norwich
which is one of the Britain’s most attractive
cities, a fine city with an irregular medieval
street plan and many notable buildings of all
periods including a Norman Castle and
Imposing cathedral.
EXCURSIONS INCLUDE:
(August):
EXCURSION 1. We start our day at the
nearby Norfolk Lavender. The summer season
is the most vibrant when all of the lavenders
burst into flower, filling the air with relaxing
fragrance. See the Lavenders Oil Distillery,
National Lavender Collection and Herb Garden.
We then continue to Sandringham the much-
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