Coach Day Excursions 2021 - Enjoy the experience .
←
→
Page content transcription
If your browser does not render page correctly, please read the page content below
Enjoy the experience….
Coach Day Excursions
2021
DAY TOURS 2021 AD SEN CH INC
Tues Jun-22 PAIGNTON & TORQUAY - EXCELLENT ENGLISH RIVIERA £19 £18 £17
Wed Jun-23 CAPTIVATING CARDIFF £21 £20 £19
Sat Jun-26 TRELLISICK HOUSE - NATIONAL TRUST PROPERTY £32 £31 £30 ***
National Trust Members Prices £20 £19 £18
On its own peninsula, with panoramic views over the Fal estuary. The house provides the perfect
setting to enjoy the ever - changing seascape and countryside steeped in Cornish history. You
can explore the meandering paths through the woodland garden, leading to exotic plants and
herbaceous borders bursting with colour. There are longer walks to discover through the historic
parkland which sweeps down towards the estuary, and along Lamouth Creek to the Iron Age
promontory fort and 18th century quay at Roundwood.
Sun Jun-27 EDEN PROJECT £36 £33 £26 ***
Dubbed the Eighth Wonder of the World by some, the Eden Project is a dramatic global garden
housed in tropical biomes that nestle in a crater the size of 30 football pitches. Eden barely needs
an introduction, but this epic destination definitely deserves a day of your undivided attention.
More than just a huge, tropical garden, Eden is a gateway into the relationships between plants
and people, and a fascinating insight into the story of mankind's dependence on plant life.
Mon Jun-28 STUNNING SALCOMBE £19 £18 £17
Wed Jun-30 FABULOUS FALMOUTH £21 £20 £19
Fri Jul-02 DEVON COUNTY SHOW £37 £36 £35 ***
Sat Jul-03 TEIGNMOUTH AIRSHOW £19 £18 £17
Sun Jul-04 EXMOUTH & A CREAM TEA CRUISE £29 £28 £27 ***
We spend the morning at leisure in Exmouth before our afternoon cruise along the calm and
protected waters of the award-winning River Exe whilst enjoying a delicious Devon Cream Tea,
oodles of cream and lashings of strawberry jam, all served the right way! During the 1.5 hour
cruise, your Skipper will give you live, informative and enjoyable commentary, ensuring that you
get to see everything this beautiful river has to offer.
Wed Jul-07 LOVELY LYME REGIS £20 £19 £18
Sat Jul-10 SWINDON DESIGNER OUTLET £21 £20 £19
Sat Jul-10 STEAM - MUSEUM OF THE GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY £34 £30 £29 ***
Sun Jul-11 PADSTOW & BOSCASTLE £19 £18 £17
Thurs Jul-15 LOST GARDENS OF HELIGAN £33 £32 £29 ***
Twenty five years ago The Lost Gardens of Heligan were rediscovered from the brambles of time.
Today, Heligan remains one of the most loved and romantic gardens in the UK, appreciated as
much for their beauty and mystery, as for the ground breaking restoration project – the largest in
Europe. Over 200 acres are now a paradise for the explorer, plant lover and garden romantic.
Sat Jul-17 CHICAGO @ BRISTOL HIPPODROME £75 £74 £73 ***
Set amidst the razzle-dazzle decadence of the 1920s, CHICAGO is the story of Roxie Hart, a
housewife and nightclub dancer who murders her on-the-side lover after he threatens to walk out
on her. Desperate to avoid conviction, she dupes the public, the media and her rival cellmate,
Velma Kelly, by hiring Chicago’s slickest criminal lawyer to transform her malicious crime into a
barrage of sensational headlines, the likes of which might just as easily be ripped from today's
tabloids.
DAY TOURS 2021 AD SEN CH INC
Sat Jul-17 BRISTOL SHOPPER £20 £19 £18
Sun Jul-18 LONGLEAT LIVE - FOOD, DRINK & MUSIC FESTIVAL £47 £44 £38 ***
There will be funfair entertainment and activities to amuse all ages. Imagine having a fun-filled
day with all the family exploring the Safari Drive-through and Adventure attractions, eating locally
produced, delicious food while soaking up the atmosphere as artists take to the big stage with the
iconic Longleat House as the backdrop. A thoroughly entertaining, one of a kind, full day out
suitable for all ages.
Wed Jul-21 BARRINGTON COURT - NATIONAL TRUST PROPERTY £33 £32 £31 ***
National Trust Members Prices £19 £18 £17
Colonel Arthur Lyle rescued the partially derelict 16th-century Court House in the 1920s,
undertaking an ambitious restoration and surrounding it with a productive estate. A keen collector
of architectural salvage, Colonel Lyle filled the house with rescued panelling, fireplaces and
staircases. His fortune came from the colonial sugar industry; he was the founder’s grandson and
Director of what became Tate & Lyle. The walled White Garden, Rose and Iris Garden and Lily
Garden were influenced by Gertrude Jekyll, with playing fountains, vibrant colours and
intoxicating scents. The original kitchen garden remains productive; supplying the restaurant and
continuing the Lyle family's vision of self-sufficiency.
Thurs Jul-22 SCHOOL OF ROCK THE MUSICAL @ BRISTOL HIPPODROME £63 £62 £61 ***
Wannabe rock star Dewey Finn is cast out by his dive‐bar bandmates and finds himself in
desperate need of cash. Posing as a substitute music teacher at an elite prep school, he exposes
his students to the rock gods he idolises, transforming them into a mind‐blowing rock band. While
teaching these pint‐sized prodigies what it means to truly rock out, Dewey falls for the school’s
beautiful, but uptight headmistress, Miss Mullins, helping her rediscover the wild child within. But,
will they all find redemption at the battle of the bands?
Thurs Jul-22 BRISTOL SHOPPER £20 £19 £18
Sat Jul-24 WONDERFUL WELLS & MARKET DAY £19 £18 £17
Sun Jul-25 DAWLISH & TEIGNMOUTH £19 £18 £17
Tues Jul-27 KILVER COURT GARDENS, DESIGNER VILLAGE & GARDEN CENTRE £30 £29 £28 ***
The visionary design influences of Mulberry founder Roger Saul can now be seen coming to
fruition in the gardens at Kilver Court. His unique planting schemes using colour and texture are
evident in the newly redesigned 100m colourist herbaceous border, formal parterre and
subtropical island. This eclectic garden is also home to one of the largest sculptures in the world,
a breath-taking 15-metre-high Victorian viaduct. You can also explore the garden nursery which is
a treasure trove of garden gifts, plants and tools and the many shops and eateries in the designer
village. There is certainly plenty to see and do here for the day.
Thurs Jul-29 WOOKEY HOLE CAVES & ATTRACTIONS £34 £33 £32 ***
Take a walk on the wild side and meet the prehistoric dinosaurs in Dinosaur Valley! See what
evidence your little palaeontologists will discover of these giants in the little detective’s Dino Dig!
Challenge the life-size King Kong and search for little fairies in the magical Fairy Gardens while
admiring the stunning views of the ravine and River Axe Waterfalls, from the Wookey Hole Pier!
Next, Explore the Witch’s Laboratory and 4D Cinema for a truly immersive experience! Let the
Witch take you into a magical world, and be transported into all-time family favourite - Ice Age:
Dawn of The Dinosaurs! Continue your adventure with the paper mill, soft play areas, penny
arcade machines, adventure golf and much more.
DAY TOURS 2021 AD SEN CH INC
Sat Jul-31 LONGLEAT £47 £44 £38 ***
Sun Aug-01 SIDMOUTH FOLK FESTIVAL £19 £18 £17
Wed Aug-04 MONTACUTE HOUSE - NATIONAL TRUST PROPERTY £32 £31 £24 ***
National Trust Member Prices £20 £19 £18
Montacute is a masterpiece of Elizabethan Renaissance architecture and design. With its
towering walls of glass, glow of ham stone and surrounding gardens, it is a place of beauty and
wonder. Come face to face with the past in the Long Gallery, which is the longest of its kind in
England. The gallery houses over 60 Tudor and Elizabethan portraits on loan from the National
Portrait Gallery. A beautiful garden surrounds Montacute House, constantly changing, filling the
house with scent.
Thurs Aug-05 SIDMOUTH & THE DONKEY SANCTUARY £19 £18 £17
Fri Aug-06 TAUNTON FLOWER SHOW £30 £29 £16 ***
Fri Aug-06 TAUNTON SHOPPER £18 £17 £16
Sat Aug-07 MONKEYWORLD APE RESCUE CENTRE £34 £30 £30 ***
The 65-acre park is home to the stars of TV’s ‘Monkey Life’ and ‘Monkey Business’, and provides
sanctuary for rescued and endangered primates from around the world. Some are now part of
international breeding programmes for endangered species & Europe’s official orang-utan
crèche!
Wed Aug-11 BEAUTIFUL BATH £20 £19 £18
Thurs Aug-12 PLYMOUTH - BRITISH FIREWORK CHAMPIONSHIPS £19 £18 £17
Sat Aug-14 BRISTOL INTERNATIONAL BALLOON FIESTA £20 £19 £18
Sun Aug-15 AMAZING ALTON TOWERS £73 £72 £65 ***
Tues Aug-17 EXMOUTH & JURASSIC COASTAL CRUISE £28 £27 £26 ***
There’s no better way to see England’s only natural UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Jurassic
Coast, than from the water. This circular cruise departs from Exmouth Marina and sails along the
oldest section of the Site, known as the Triassic Era. The live commentary throughout the 2.5
hour cruise from your Skipper covers the changing history and appearance of the area as well as
the wildlife and towns that we pass ensuring you get the best experience possible.
Wed Aug-18 HESTERCOMBE GARDENS & TAUNTON £29 £28 £27 ***
Hestercombe House and Gardens offers a unique combination of three centuries of garden
design: Coplestone Warre Bampfylde’s Georgian landscape garden, the Victorian terrace and
shrubbery and the stunning Edwardian garden design by Sir Edwin Lutyens and Gertrude Jekyll.
All of the gardens have undergone acclaimed restoration works and provide important examples
of gardens in contrasting styles that continue to grow and develop. The restored 17th century
watermill complex showcases historic uses of renewable energy alongside the original working
mill machinery. The award-winning visitor facilities include the warm and welcoming Stables
Kitchen Cafe with a bright, airy courtyard, gift shop and plant centre. Inside the historic
Hestercombe House find the beautiful Column Room Restaurant serving quintessential British
afternoon teas and delicious light lunches. The Contemporary Art Gallery and second-hand
bookshop provide lots more to see and do, whatever the weather.
Fri Aug-20 CARDIFF SHOPPER £21 £20 £19
DAY TOURS 2021 AD SEN CH INC
Sat Aug-21 THE WORLD OF COUNTRY LIFE £32 £29 £28 ***
With oodles of indoor and outdoor amusement your day will be filled with fun whatever the
weather! Kids, adults and grandparents can all enjoy the day and take home some wonderful
lifetime memories. You can hand feed a Deer or Llama, walk a pygmy goat or bottle feed a lamb.
Watch the hilarious animal racing events – ‘Lamb National’, ‘Quacky Races’ or ‘Total Ferret
Wipeout’ and the amazing flying displays by Hawkridge Birds of Prey. Take a walk back in time
down memory lane and explore the Victorian street, call in at the Game Keeper’s Cottage, drop
into the dress shop, stop off at the garage or pop into the pub - all featuring memorabilia from
years gone by. The Hall of Transport houses one of the largest collection of vintage vehicles,
motorcyles and steam engines in the South West. As well as a daily programme of activities,
there are many different play areas including ‘Appy Angus soft play areas, a giant air bouncer,
slides, electric cars, trampolines, pirate ship, adventure playground and so much more.
Wed Aug-25 LANHYDROCK HOUSE & GARDENS NATIONAL TRUST PROPERTY £34 £33 £32 ***
National Trust Members Prices £19 £18 £17
This is the perfect country house and estate, with the feel of a wealthy but unpretentious family
home. After a devastating fire in 1881 the Jacobean house was refurbished in high-Victorian
style, with the best in country house design and planning and the latest mod-cons. Make sure you
take a stroll around the extensive gardens, woodlands and riverside.
Sat Aug-28 BOWOOD HOUSE & GARDENS £33 £32 £31 ***
Discover the rich and fascinating history of Bowood House and the Lansdowne family, set within
100 acres of beautifully landscaped ‘Capability’ Brown Parkland. Surrounding the Georgian
House is the Italian-inspired Terrace Garden and the herbaceous border, all radiating colour
throughout the seasons.
Sun Aug-29 PAULTONS PARK & PEPPA PIG WORLD £69 £68 £67 ***
Paultons is the UK’s number 1 family theme park — located in Hampshire with over 70 exciting
rides and attractions, set within 140 acres of beautiful parkland on the edge of the New Forest
National Park. Paultons is also home of the UK's only Peppa Pig World with 9 fun Peppa-
themed rides, great for an amazing day out with the kids.
Thurs Sep-02 STOURHEAD - NATIONAL TRUST PROPERTY £38 £37 £36 ***
National Trust Member Prices £21 £20 £19
When Stourhead first opened in the 1740s, a magazine described it as ‘a living work of art’. The
world-famous landscape garden has at its centrepiece a magnificent lake reflecting classical
temples, mystical grottoes, and rare and exotic trees, and offers a day of fresh air and discovery.
Uncover the fascinating history of Stourhead house with an Italian ‘Grand Tour’ adventure and
enjoy the unique Regency library, Chippendale furniture and inspirational paintings. The Palladian
house is set amid ‘picnic perfect’ lawns and extensive parkland.
Sat Sep-04 GLOUCESTER QUAYS OUTLET £20 £19 £18
Wed Sep-08 PLYMOUTH & SALTRAM HOUSE - NATIONAL TRUST PROPERTY £31 £30 £29 ***
National Trust Members Prices £19 £18 £17
We spend the morning in Plymouth with time to browse and maybe visit the popular attractions. In
the afternoon we visit Saltram which overlooks the River Plym and is set in a rolling landscape
park that provides precious green space on the outskirts of Plymouth. Strolling along the riverside
or through the woodland, you can almost forget that the city lies so close. The house full of
treasures, is magnificently decorated, with original contents including Chinese wallpapers and an
exceptional collection of paintings.
Thurs Sep-09 ROYAL CORNWALL SHOW £38 £37 £25 ***
DAY TOURS 2021 AD SEN CH INC
Sat Sep-11 LOOE & POLERRO £19 £18 £17
Sun Sep-12 BOSCASTLE & TINTAGEL £19 £18 £17
Tues Sep-14 WIDECOMBE FAIR £19 £18 £17
Wed Sep-15 EXETER & AFTERNOON EXETER TO EXMOUTH CRUISE £28 £27 £26 ***
Thurs Sep-16 DELIGHTFUL DARTMOUTH £19 £18 £17
Fri Sep-17 ST IVES FOOD & DRINK FESTIVAL £21 £20 £19
Sat Sep-18 WESTON-SUPER-MARE & BURNHAM-ON-SEA £19 £18 £17
Tues Sep-21 WONDERFUL WEYMOUTH £20 £19 £18
Thurs Sep-23 BRIXHAM & COLETON FISHACRE £30 £29 £28 ***
National Trust Member Prices £19 £18 £17
This most evocative of country homes was built in the Arts & Crafts style, and is imbued with Art
Deco elegance. A light, joyful atmosphere fills the rooms, and music plays, echoing the family's
Gilbert and Sullivan connections. You can get an insight into 1920s life 'upstairs and downstairs'
from the glamorous Saloon and the airy servants' rooms. In the RHS accredited garden
viewpoints give enticing glimpses out to sea, paths weave through glades past tranquil ponds,
and tender plants from the Mediterranean, South Africa and New Zealand thrive in the moist and
sheltered valley.
Sat Sep-25 DARTMOOR ZOO WITH TEA/COFFEE & CAKE ON ARRIVAL £32 £31 £30 ***
Hidden on the borders of Dartmoor National Park, Dartmoor Zoo boasts a wonderful 33 acres of
woodland, celebrating a wide range of exotic and native animals, including the biggest variety of
Big Cats in the South West of England. From Tigers to Tortoises, you’re bound to find some of
your favourites, and with unique enclosure designs you’ll feel closer to these beautiful animals
than ever before. The park came into being in 2006, when Benjamin Mee and his family came
across Dartmoor Wildlife Park (locally known as Sparkwell Wildlife Park). Benjamin’s story was
documented in his book “We Bought A Zoo”, which was also released as a Hollywood movie of
the same title in 2011, starring Matt Damon and Scarlett Johansson.
Sun Sep-26 EXMOUTH & BUDLEIGH SALTERTON £19 £18 £17
Thurs Sep-30 MINEHEAD & DUNSTER £18 £17 £16
Sat Oct-02 KILLERTON - NATIONAL TRUST PROPERTY £30 £29 £22 ***
National Trust Member Prices £18 £17 £16
Would you give away your family home for your political beliefs? Sir Richard Acland did just that
with his Killerton Estate in the heart of Devon, when he gave it to the Trust in 1944. Today, you'll
find a friendly Georgian house set in 2,600 hectares (6,400 acres) of working farmland, woods,
parkland, cottages and orchards.There's plenty of calm space in the glorious garden, beautiful
year-round with rhododendrons, magnolias, champion trees and formal lawns. You can explore
winding paths, climb an extinct volcano, discover an Iron Age hill fort and take in distant views
towards Dartmoor.
Mon Oct-04 BEAUTIFUL BEALIEU £39 £38 £28 ***
The National Motor Museum is renowned for its vintage cars and motorcycles but don’t miss the
World of Top Gear - with its Reliant Rocket, homemade police cars and crazy amphibious
vehicles - or the Secret Army Exhibition for fascinating facts about the spies trained at Beaulieu in
the Second World War. Within the museum you can visit Palace House, home to the Montagu
family for 500 years, and Beaulieu Abbey, founded by King John in 1204.
Thurs Oct-07 TERRIFIC TRURO £20 £19 £18DAY TOURS 2021 AD SEN CH INC
Sat Oct-09 ALL DAY MYSTERY TOUR - Where are we going??? £20 £19 £18
Mon Oct-11 PENCARROW HOUSE & GARDENS £29 £28 £18 ***
Pencarrow is approached by a magnificent mile-long carriage drive through an Iron Age hill fort.
Around the Palladian mansion are Grade II formal gardens, a large Victorian rock garden and ice
house, celtic cross, 50 acres of parkland, lake and woodland with more than 700 varieties of
rhododendrons and many camellias, easily accessible along well-maintained footpaths.
Wed Oct-13 TAVISTOCK GOOSEY FAIR £18 £17 £16
Sat Oct-16 JAMAICA INN, SOUP OF THE DAY LUNCH AND MUSEUM £29 £28 £27 ***
The Smuggling Museum is full of artefacts and where tales of Cornish smugglers, wreckers and
villians are bought wonderfully to life in a short film. Its Daphne du Maurier Museum has many
recently acquired exhibits including the original letters to Daphne and her husband from the
Queen, Prince Philip, Prince Charles, Lord Mountbatten and others. There is also now a farm
shop stacked with local Cornish produce and a gift shop with over 5,000 items to choose from. A
soup of the day lunch is included served with chunky bread and butter.
Sun Oct-17 TOTNES & LUKESLAND GARDENS including tea and cake £29 £28 £27 ***
Lukesland is a 24-acre family-run garden in Dartmoor National Park, on the edge of Ivybridge.
Set in the picturesque valley of the Addicombe Brook, Lukesland is well-loved for its wonderful
range of autumn flowering shrubs and specimen trees, some dating from Victorian times. The
shelterbelts of beeches, planted by the Victorians to protect the garden, turn a glorious gold, while
more exotic species such as acers, azaleas, gingko and katsura reflect their fiery red sand
oranges in the pools of the Addicombe Brook.
Fri Oct-22 TYNTESFIELD HOUSE & GARDENS - NATIONAL TRUST PROPERTY £35 £34 £25 ***
National Trust Member Prices £20 £19 £18
Tyntesfield, just a stone’s throw away from Bristol, was not built as a bold and extravagant
statement of wealth, power or politics. Its purpose was simple; to serve as a family home. Once
hidden and inaccessible, the ordinary and extraordinary lives and possessions of four
generations of the Gibbs family are ready for discovery. The garden and estate balance faded
beauty and function with an abundance of nature; celebrated in ornate Gothic carvings that
decorate the house. Flower filled terraces, an empty lake, woodland, champion trees and
productive kitchen garden give further opportunities for exploration.
Sat Oct-23 AEROSPACE BRISTOL £33 £32 £26 ***
Sat Oct-23 CRIBBS CAUSEWAY £19 £18 £17
Tues Oct-26 BOVINGTON TANK MUSEUM £30 £29 £24 ***
Thurs Oct-28 BAMPTON CHARTER FAIR £18 £17 £16
Sat Oct-30 CHESSINGTON WORLD OF ADVENTURES RESORT £65 £64 £63 ***
Chessington is home to over 40 rides and attractions, over 1,000 animals in our Zoo and SEA
LIFE centre and the host to loads of ROARSOME shows and talks each day.
Thurs Nov-04 CLARKS VILLAGE, STREET £19 £18 £17
Sat Nov-06 BRIDGWATER CARNIVAL £19 £18 £17
Sat Nov-13 NORTH PETHERTON CARNIVAL & TAUNTON £19 £18 £17
Sat Nov-20 TRAGO MILLS & TEMPTING TEIGNMOUTH £19 £18 £17
Sat Nov-27 NATIONAL MARITIME AQUARIUM PLYMOUTH £35 £34 £33 ***FESTIVE DAY TOURS & CHRISTMAS MARKETS
Sat Nov-27 PLYMOUTH SHOPPER £19 £18 £17
Sat Nov-27 BRISTOL SHOPPER £20 £19 £18
Sun Nov-28 SWINDON DESIGNER OUTLET £21 £20 £19
Tues Nov-30 CARDIFF CHRISTMAS MARKET £21 £20 £19
Wed Dec-01 SALISBURY CHRISTMAS MARKET £21 £20 £19
Fri Dec-03 PADSTOW CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL £19 £18 £17
Sat Dec-04 DUNSTER BY CANDLELIGHT £21 £20 £19 ***
Sun Dec-05 LONGLEAT - FESTIVAL OF LIGHT £47 £44 £38 ***
Tues Dec-07 PLYMOUTH CHRISTMAS SHOPPER £19 £18 £17
Wed Dec-08 CLARKS VILLAGE £19 £18 £17
Sat Dec-11 CARDIFF CHRISTMAS MARKET £21 £20 £19
Sun Dec-12 CRIBBS CAUSEWAY £19 £18 £17
Tues Dec-14 EXETER CHRISTMAS MARKET & FESTIVE CRUISE FROM EXMOUTH £29 £28 £27 ***
Wed Dec-15 FESTIVE MYSTERY TOUR INCLUDING MINCE PIES £26 £25 £24
Sat Dec-18 GLOUCESTER QUAYS SHOPPING OUTLET £21 £20 £19
Admission included in price when marked with ***
Extra tours added throughout the year - so take a look in your local paper for theatre trips and more.
DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE ON GROUP BOOKINGS OF 10+
Tel: 01271 863819 / 862935 / 867040 Email: info@filers.co.uk
Day Tours - Conditions of Booking: Full Payment is required within 7 days of booking, by cheque,card or cash paid into our office, Melian Pet
Supplies, or Ilfracombe Tourist Information Centre (unless previously agreed otherwise). Cancellations must be notified at least 3 days (72
hours) before departure and will be subject to a 30% cancellation charge. If theatre / entrance tickets have been obtained, then the net cost of
these will also be deducted. Refunds cannot be made for cancellations after this time. We reserve the right to cancel tours due to insufficient
numbers of passengers or circumstances beyond our control, in such instances a full refund will be given. Dates may change from those
advertised.You can also read
