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Coach Holidays
& Short Breaks
2021
£1
DEPOSIT
for all bookings made
by 31st March 2021!
0116 278 6374 www.woodscoaches.com
Holidays are
Good to Go
We’re delighted to be safely operating
our package coach holidays for 2021
We hold the ‘We’re Good to Go’ industry standard,
as recognised by The National Tourist Board of
England, to show that we’re following government
and public health guidance to protect our customers,
and to provide reassurance that you can travel in
confidence.
Flexible booking terms until 30th June 2021*
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save hard for, and your peace of mind is incredibly
important to us.
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that you feel confident and protected when booking Covid-19. Ask us for more information.
with us, even more so in these uncertain times. So, we
have introduced the following flexible booking terms, So if you are eager to get away after all this time at
valid for bookings made by the 30th June 2021, to home, know that you are in safe hands when you
provide assurance and complete peace of mind to you travel with us.
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Go to woodscoaches.com Pop into your local agent:
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Millington Travel,
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223 Gloucester Crescent, Wigston LE18 4YR Millington Travel,
62 High Street, Market Harborough
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Great Days Out
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day excursions!
There’s something for everyone:
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Specially Selected Hotels
Look out for our range of holidays highlighted with the ‘Specially Selected Hotels’ symbol to enjoy a higher standard of Specially
accommodation. From a luxury hotel on the Devon coast to a charming 4-star hotel in a picturesque village location, Selected
you can be reassured of comfortable and well-appointed rooms, facilities and great hospitality. HOTEL
Financial Security
The combination of travel services offered to you is a package within the meaning of the Package Travel and Linked Travel
Arrangements Regulations 2018.
Therefore, you will benefit from all EU rights applying to packages. Woods Reisen Limited will be fully responsible for the proper
performance of the package as a whole.
Additionally, as required by law, Woods Reisen Limited have protection in place to refund your payments and, where transport is
included in the package, to ensure your repatriation in the event that they become insolvent. Woods Reisen Limited are members of the
Bonded Coach Holiday Group of the Confederation Of Passenger Transport UK Ltd. This is a government approved consumer protection
scheme. This ensures that in relation to the coach package holidays described in this brochure (or website) that the clients’ monies are
protected by a Bond which may be called upon in the unlikely event of the Member’s Insolvency. Clients are recommended to inspect the current
membership certificate at our registered office or alternatively go to www.bch-uk.org or telephone 0207 240 3131 to confirm current membership.
Your attention is also drawn to the Bonded Coach Holiday Group Trading Charter that will apply to these coach package holidays.
Details of the Package Travel and Linked Travel Arrangements Regulations 2018 can be found at
www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2018/9780111168479/contents
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Tour index
DATE DAYS DESTINATION PAGE No. DATE DAYS DESTINATION PAGE No.
APRIL 2021 25-29.07.21 5 Elegant Eastbourne 30
01-05.04.21 5 The Delights of Amsterdam 26-30.07.21 5 Portmeirion, Ffestiniog Railway & Bodnant Garden 44
and the Dutch Bulbfields 64-65 30.07-
17-18.04.21 2 Mystery Weekend 5 03.08.21 5 Isle of Man, Manx Magic 31
17-21.04.21 5 Stunning Splendour of Sidmouth 23 AUGUST 2021
18-22.04.21 5 Inverness and Highlands – All Inclusive! 46
06-08.08.21 3 Edinburgh Military Tattoo 53
25-26.04.21 2 Monkey World and Bournemouth 6
07-08.08.21 2 Buckingham Palace and Royal Windsor 11
MAY 2021 09-12.08.21 4 RHS Wisely, Henley-on-Thames & Royal Windsor 18
02-03.05.21 2 Downton Abbey & Oxford 7 15-16.08.21 2 Longleat Safari Park & The New Forest 12
06-13.05.21 8 Spectacular Northern Lake Garda 63 15-17.08.21 3 Edinburgh Military Tattoo 53
08-09.05.21 2 Settle to Carlisle Railway Weekend 19 20-24.08.21 5 Isle of Wight & Osborne House 32
09-13.05.21 5 Killarney and the Ring of Kerry 38 22-25.08.21 4 Summer in the Lakes 45
14-17.05.21 4 Clovelly & RHS Rosemoor 15 SEPTEMBER 2021
14-17.05.21 4 The Hidden Heart of Devon 39
03-06.09.21 4 Great Devon and Somerset Railway Journeys 22
15-16.05.21 2 Haworth 1940’s Weekend and Elegant Harrogate 6
05-06.09.21 2 Downton Abbey & Oxford 7
16-20.05.21 5 The Cornish Charm of Looe & Polperro 24
05-06.09.21 2 London & Afternoon Tea Cruise 12
17-21.05.21 5 Bombay Sapphire, Portsmouth and The New Forest 8
05-09.09.21 5 Falmouth, St Ives and Isles of Scilly 33
21-23.05.21 3 Southold, Aldeburgh, Constable Country 40
11-12.09.21 2 Mystery Weekend 5
22-23.05.21 2 Mystery Weekend 5
11-18.09.21 8 Klosters, Davos, Bernina Express and Arosa Bahn 58-59
24-27.05.21 4 The Heart of Wales, Tenby
and The Gower Peninsula 41 13-17.09.21 5 Oban & Isle of Mull – Royal Hotel in Oban 49
15-18.09.21 4 Cromer Show and Norfolk 13
JUNE 2021 17-19.09.21 3 Walking in the New Forest 13
03-06.06.21 4 Devon Wildlife Safari 9 23-28.09.21 6 Outer Hebrides, Islands at the Edge of the World 54
06-10.06.21 5 Balmoral, Glamis Castle & Royal Deeside 47 26-27.09.21 2 Monkey World and Bournemouth 6
06-13.06.21 8 The Glacier Express 56-57 27.09-
07-11.06.21 5 Cream of Devon & Exmouth 25 01.10.21 5 South Devon Gems, Paignton 26
07-11.06.21 5 Cheshire Historic Houses, Waterways & Gardens 16 28.09-
07.10.21 10 Cruise the Danube to Vienna & Budapest 66-67
11-14.06.21 4 The English Riviera and Devonshire Delights 27
29.09-
14-18.06.21 6 Scotland’s Big 5 Safari, 03.10.21 5 St Helier, Jersey by Sea 34
Fort William and Isle of Skye 48
17-21.06.21 5 Oban, Tobermory and the Isle of Mull 49 OCTOBER 2021
21-25.06.21 5 Bournemouth and the Isle of Wight 28 02-10.10.21 9 Costa Brava, Barcelona and the
26- 30.06.21 5 Highlands Steam and Cruise 50 Little Yellow Train of the Pyrenees 60
27-30.06.21 4 Alnwick and The Holy Island of Lindisfarne 42 03-06.10.21 4 Regency Sidmouth in Autumn 35
04-08.10.21 5 The Cornish Charm of Looe & Polperro 24
JULY 2021
07-11.10.21 5 Classic Weymouth 36
04-08.07.21 5 Looe, Eden Project and 09-10.10.21 2 Settle to Carlisle Railway Weekend 19
The Lost Gardens of Heligan 17
16-17.10.21 2 Mystery Weekend 5
05-09.07.21 5 Heritage Railways of Essex & Kent 20
17-18.10.21 2 Blackpool Tower Ballroom Wurlitzer
05-09.07.21 5 Ayr & The Isle of Arran 51 Afternoon Tea Dance, Vintage Tram
09-13.07.21 5 Stunning Splendour of Sidmouth 23 and Golden Years 14
11-14.07.21 4 Downton Abbey, Bath & The Cotswolds 10 24-28.10.21 5 Whitby, Scarborough and York 37
14-17.07.21 4 Heritage Railways of Norfolk 21
NOVEMBER 2021
16-21.07.21 5 Scotland’s Classic Railways 52
17-24.07.21 8 Alpine Glaciers and Lakes 55 26-28.11.21 3 Lille Christmas Market 61
18-22.07.21 5 Outstanding Northern Ireland, DECEMBER 2021
Giants Causeway & Titanic Experience 43
24-29.07.21 6 Isles of Scilly and the Cornish Coast 29 01-03.12.21 3 Medieval Bruges Christmas Market 62
Specially Selected Hotels
A range of holidays which enjoy a higher standard of accommodation.
Please note:
All timings/distances are approximate and subject to change.
All prices are per person, sharing a twin or double bedroom. Single room supplements may apply.
All single bedrooms, sole occupancy bedrooms or bedroom upgrades are subject to an extra charge and availability.
Itineraries can be viewed on our website.
We reserve the right to amend an itinerary due to unforeseen circumstances.
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EVENTS & ATTRACTIONS
Mystery Weekend 2 Days | £109
Saturday 17 – Sunday 18 April 2021
Price includes:
Saturday 22 – Sunday 23 May 2021
F Return coach travel
Saturday 11 – Sunday 12 September 2021
F 1 night accommodation
Saturday 16 – Sunday 17 October 2021
F Breakfast and evening dinner
Our mystery tour is great fun, but please don’t ask where it goes! You will be wondering,
where will we stop? But only our driver knows! Relax and recharge your batteries. Hotel unknown until arrival!
You definitely deserve it! No hassle driving, just pack an overnight bag and we’ll take you Locations will vary from coast to
away from it all. Resort highlights will remain a mystery until you arrive at your destination. countryside, town centre to rural.
Bedrooms: En-suite with TV and
Day 1 Travel to your destination, making a Day 2 Depart the hotel after breakfast. tea/coffee making facilities.
comfort stop en-route. Hotel check-in. There will be a short tour to somewhere,
Dinner is included. including free time for lunch. Supplements (subject to availability)
Single room supplement from £15.00.
Please note: If we are at a seaside location, the itinerary will give you maximum free time as possible, travelling directly to the resort on day
one and departing after lunch/early afternoon on day two. This may vary depending on weather conditions and is at the driver’s discretion.
To book please call 0116 278 6374 or visit www.woodscoaches.com 5
© Monkey World
© www.yorkshire.com
EVENTS & ATTRACTIONS
Haworth 1940’s Weekend
Monkey World
Monkey World 2 Days | £119 Haworth 2 Days | £129
and Price includes:
1940’s Price includes:
F Return coach travel
Bournemouth F Return coach travel Weekend F 1 night accommodation
F 1 night accommodation F Traditional English or
Sunday 25 – F Traditional English and and Elegant continental self-service buffet
Monday 26 April 2021
Sunday 26 –
continental self-service buffet
breakfast
Harrogate breakfast
F Carvery style 3 course dinner,
Monday 27 September 2021 F Served 3 course dinner Saturday 15 –
plus after dinner tea/coffee
(3 choices) plus after dinner Sunday 16 May 2021
F All coach tours
For a taste of the Great British tea/coffee F Hotel porter service
seaside, Bournemouth will not F Admission to Monkey World Surrounded by rolling moors in
disappoint. The vibrant, F All coach tours West Yorkshire’s Brontë Country,
cosmopolitan resort is F Hotel porter service the nostalgic village of Haworth Cairn Hotel, Harrogate HHH
renowned for its 7 miles of attracts thousands of visitors for Carefully modernised, grand
glorious golden sands, sparkling its 1940’s themed weekend. original features still welcome
Bournemouth Carlton, you to this charming Victorian
surf and traditional beach huts. Revel in the atmosphere of
Best Western Signature hotel. Set in 4 acres of grounds,
Award-winning gardens and this iconic era, where music,
Collection HHHH located a 10 minute walk from
Victorian buildings add to the dancing, displays and re-
Great location with dramatic the centre of town. There is an
mix. There is nowhere in the enactments will transport you
seafront views, close to the uphill incline to the hotel.
world like the internationally back in time. The 1940’s
heart of the town, within walking
acclaimed Monkey World – weekend is one of the finest in
distance to popular attractions. Bedrooms: En-suite with TV,
the largest rescue centre the country, a fantastic event
Town centre 15 minutes walk. telephone, tea/coffee making
dedicated to 250 rescued and where many visitors enter the
endangered monkeys and apes. spirit and dress in costume to facilities, hairdryer, radio, iron
Bedrooms: En-suite with TV, and ironing board.
Here you can immerse yourself reflect a time gone by. Based in
tea/coffee making facilities, Facilities: Bar and lounge.
in the precious species which Harrogate, an elegant spa town
hairdryer, telephone, iron and Mobility Information: Lift serves
are followed on the TV series with a glamorous heritage.
ironing board. all 3 floors. 3 steps to the
‘Monkey Life’, set in 65 acres
Facilities: Lounge and bar. Night reception area. No ground floor
of woodland.
porter. Sauna, Jacuzzi, indoor Day 1 Travel to Harrogate. bedrooms.
swimming pool and spa pool. Free time to explore. Set within
Day 1 Travel southwards Mobility Information: Lift does stunning architecture and Supplements
making a comfort stop en-route. not serve the mid floor handsome tree-lined avenues, (subject to availability)
Free time in Bournemouth. bedrooms. 3 floors. 6 steps at it offers a wealth of charming Single room supplement from
Hotel check-in. Dinner is hotel entrance. attractions with fabulous £20.00.
included. Limited ground floor bedrooms. boutiques, craft shops, and
antique dealers. Be tempted to
Day 2 Visit Monkey World. Supplements visit the tea rooms that Harrogate is renowned for, including the
Get close to the largest group of (subject to availability) famous Bettys Tea Rooms, or take a leisurely stroll through 200 acres
intelligent chimpanzees outside Single room supplement from of beautiful grassland known as The Stray.
of Africa, plus Europe’s official £18.00.
orangutan crèche and 11 Day 2 Depart after breakfast. Visit Haworth and their 1940’s themed
different species of monkeys. weekend. Throughout the quintessentially Yorkshire village and
From spider monkeys to capuchins, many of the monkeys and apes cobbled Main Street, a range of fun-filled events will be taking place.
here have been saved from abuse or neglect or rescued from the Enjoy nostalgia from the 1940’s and join in the spirit of the era.
entertainment industry or laboratories. The primate staff enrich their The highly anticipated event usually involves vintage vehicle displays,
lives and provide a memorable experience to learn about these an evacuees event, re-enactments, speeches from Sir Winston
creatures in a spacious, natural environment. We give approximately Churchill, with singing and bands playing to echo the atmosphere of
4 hours free time. the forties. Each year there is a different wartime theme.
6 To book please call 0116 278 6374 or visit www.woodscoaches.com
© 2020 Highclere Castle
Specially
Selected
HOTEL
EVENTS & ATTRACTIONS
Highclere Castle
Downton Abbey & Oxford 2 Days | £159
Sunday 02 – Monday 03 May 2021
Price includes:
Sunday 05 – Monday 06 September 2021
F Return coach travel
F 1 night accommodation
Step into the ‘real Downton Abbey’, a must-see experience for fans of the acclaimed drama. F Served traditional English or
The 5,000-acre estate will welcome you to Highclere Castle, one of England’s finest occupied continental self-service buffet style
Victorian castles and the popular filming location. Walk in the footsteps of the Crawley family, breakfast
explore the fascinating Egyptian exhibition, and see the vast and beautiful grounds. A visit to F Served 3 course dinner (3 choices)
Oxford gives you time to explore and enjoy the timeless city. plus after dinner tea/coffee
F Admission to Highclere Castle
F Hotel porter service
Day 1 Travel to Oxford, where we give free ancient site, the original house was recorded
time for lunch. The desirable university city in the Doomsday Book. It has a fascinating
is known as the ‘City of Dreaming Spires’. connection with ancient Egypt, with a Norton Park Hotel, Sutton Scotney,
Be tempted by the world-famous high street themed exhibition showcased in the cellar near Winchester HHHH
and clusters of one-off boutiques as you which commemorates the 5th Earl’s discover Located in the village of Sutton Scotney,
shop amid the elegant architecture. Hotel of Tutankhamun’s tomb. You can experience approximately 7 miles from the city of
check-in. Evening dinner included. the same magnificent rooms as Downton Winchester. The Norton Park is a splendid
Abbey’s favourite on-screen characters, 4-star hotel with character and charm set
Day 2 Visit Highclere Castle, home to the with its grand architecture, art and opulent in 54 acres of countryside. Originally
Carnarvon family since 1679. Built on an furnishings. a manor house dating back to the 16th
century, the hotel has been skilfully
restored to provide first class
accommodation with every modern
amenity required for a relaxing time.
Bedrooms: En-suite with shower only
or shower over bath, TV, hairdryer,
tea/coffee making facilities, iron and
ironing board.
Facilities: Bar and lounge. Swimming
pool, steam room and sauna. Night
porter.
Mobility Information: Lift serves all floors.
2 floors. Limited ground floor bedrooms,
6 accessible rooms, on request.
Supplements
(subject to availability)
Single room supplement from £25.00.
Oxford
To book please call 0116 278 6374 or visit www.woodscoaches.com 7
© Bombay Sapphire
EVENTS & ATTRACTIONS
Bombay Sapphire Distillery
Bombay Sapphire, Portsmouth 5 Days | £429
and The New Forest Price includes:
Monday 17 – Friday 21 May 2021 F Return coach travel
F 4 nights dinner, bed and breakfast
F Welcome tea/coffee on arrival
Join a new break with something for everyone. Make the most of a visit to the iconic Bombay F Full cooked breakfast
Sapphire Gin Distillery, impressive cities for leisurely sightseeing, and wonderful gardens F 3 course dinner menu with at least
to relax. Winchester and Portsmouth will provide a contrasting tour to the heathlands and 3 choices per course
roaming ponies that you can discover in the heart of the New Forest. Conclude with a place F Tea/coffee after dinner
of tranquillity and colour, Exbury Gardens and Steam Railway – one of Britain’s best gardens. F Free use of leisure facilities – indoor
pool, sauna, steam room and gym
F Entrance to Bombay Sapphire Distillery
Day 1 Bombay Sapphire Gin Distillery a hub of tea rooms and a wider choice of
F Entrance to Exbury Gardens and Steam
Begin your journey, making a visit at shops. The churchyard is the resting place
Railway
Bombay Sapphire Gin Distillery at the of Mrs Hargreaves (Alice Liddle) who was
F All coach tours
historic Laverstock Mill, where you will be the inspiration to Lewis Carrols’ ‘Alice in
F Hotel porter service
introduced to the skill and artistry behind Wonderland’. Continue to the southern edge
creating the world-famous gin. Discover for a further stop at Lymington. Here the
how ten exotic botanicals are infused into coastal town boasts a Georgian high street Norton Park Hotel, Sutton Scotney,
every drop at the stunning glasshouses and marina. near Winchester HHHH
and learn the story of its 1,000-year heritage. Located in the village of Sutton Scotney,
Includes a Self-Discovery Experience. Day 4 Exbury Gardens and Railway approximately 7 miles from the city of
Lunch stop at Winchester, England’s ancient The gardens are world-famous for the Winchester. The Norton Park is a splendid
capital. The compact, period streets are Rothschild collection of rhododendrons, 4-star hotel with character and charm set
busy with impressive shops and historic azaleas, camellias and rare trees and in 54 acres of countryside. Originally
attractions. Hotel check-in. Dinner included shrubs. The extensive pathways lead to a manor house dating back to the 16th
for the next 4 nights. an ever-changing display of colour around century, the hotel has been skilfully
Please note: Guests wearing open toed every corner of the 200 acres and features restored to provide first class
shoes or high heels will not be able to a miniature narrow-gauge steam railway. accommodation with every modern
enter the Still House at Bombay Sapphire Admire the horticultural variety as you amenity required for a relaxing time.
Gin Distillery. meander through the gardens.
Bedrooms: En-suite with shower only
Day 2 Portsmouth Day 5 Oxford or shower over bath, TV, hairdryer,
We head to Portsmouth, a waterfront city Travel homewards, making a comfort stop tea/coffee making facilities, iron and
with a rich maritime history at its heart. en-route at Oxford. The desirable university ironing board.
There is a wealth of museums and city is known as the ‘City of Dreaming Facilities: Bar and lounge. Swimming
attractions for sightseeing and a mix of Spires’. Be tempted by the world-famous pool, steam room and sauna. Night
shopping destinations for all interests. high street and one-off boutiques as you porter.
shop amid the elegant architecture. Mobility Information: Lift serves all floors.
Day 3 New Forest drive 2 floors. Limited ground floor bedrooms,
We take a scenic drive through the New 6 accessible rooms, on request.
Forest with a coffee stop at the charming
village of Burley, where ponies roam freely, Supplements (subject to availability)
and a lunch stop at Lyndhurst. The large Single room supplement from £104.00.
village is known as the New Forest’s ‘capital’,
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EVENTS & ATTRACTIONS
Atlantic Grey Seals
Devon Wildlife Safari 4 Days | £359
Thursday 03 – Sunday 06 June 2021
Price includes:
F Return coach travel
F 3 nights dinner, bed and breakfast
Day 1 Exmoor Pony Centre point and Lundy Island before returning to
F Devon cream tea on arrival
We depart this morning and after a comfort Ilfracombe.
F Full cooked breakfast
break make a stop at the Exmoor Pony Day 3 Powderham Castle and Deer Safari
F 3 course dinner menu with at 3 choices
Centre in the heart of the beautiful Exmoor We depart the hotel this morning and make
per course
National Park. It provides a permanent and our way to Powderham Castle and Deer
F Tea/coffee after dinner
specialised base for the foals when they Safari. We start with a tour of Powderham
F Entrance and sandwiches at the
arrive straight off the moor and is the home Castle which lies in a beautiful deer park
Exmoor Pony Centre
to some 20 permanent residents. After we on the banks of the River Exe, just a stone’s
F Sea Cruise
make our way to the hotel to check in have throw from the historic cathedral city of
F Entrance to Powderham Castle and
a Devon Cream Tea waiting on our arrival. Exeter. We tour the State rooms and the
Deer Safari
family quarters. The Deer Park has altered
F All coach tours
Day 2 Ilfracombe Sea Cruise very little since it was first depicted on a
F Hotel porter service
We head to Ilfracombe harbour to join the map in 1723. It contains a diverse range
2-hour sea cruise where we will hopefully of trees, principally oak, lime and plane.
catch sight of the Atlantic Grey Seals. There are remnants of c1710 avenues, Best Western Tiverton Hotel,
Heading West out of the harbour we pass nineteenth century exotics and more Tiverton HH
the famous Tunnels Beaches, Lee Village recently replacement plantings of oak, The modern Best Western Tiverton Hotel
and on to Bull Point Lighthouse originally horse chestnut and copper beech. is set within its own grounds and is
constructed in 1879. We move on to Morte The herd of fallow deer has been located in a pleasant area just outside the
Point which has many tales to be told of continuously maintained since before centre of the market town of Tiverton.
smugglers and shipwrecks. We then journey 1723 and numbers around 600.
onto Woolacombe Bay – here we have Bedrooms: En-suite (shower over bath)
fantastic views of Baggy Point, Hartland Day 4 We make our way home. with TV, telephone, tea/coffee making
facilities, alarm clock, iron and board.
Facilities: Bar and lounge, Restaurant,
Golf course (charges apply), Night porter.
Mobility Information: No lift. 2 floors.
Limited ground floor rooms available on
request. Due to limited numbers the hotel
is not able to guarantee rooms with walk-
in showers.
Supplements (subject to availability)
No single room supplement on the first
3 thereafter the supplement is from
£85.50pp.
Powderham Castle Deer Safari
To book please call 0116 278 6374 or visit www.woodscoaches.com 9
EVENTS & ATTRACTIONS
Downton Abbey
Downton Abbey, Bath & The Cotswolds 4 Days | £319
Sunday 11 – Wednesday 14 July 2021
Price includes:
F Return coach travel
Step into the 'real Downton Abbey', a must-see experience for fans of the acclaimed drama. F 3 nights accommodation
The 5,000-acre estate will welcome you to Highclere Castle, one of England's finest occupied F Full cooked breakfast
Victorian castles and the popular filming location. Walk in the footsteps of the Crawley family, F 3 course dinner menu with 3 choices
explore the fascinating Egyptian exhibition, and see the vast and beautiful grounds. per course
F 1 glass of wine with dinner on the
first night
Day 1 Cotswolds explore one of the best preserved Roman F Tea/coffee after dinner
Travel to The Cotswolds, a rural landscape remains in the world, the Roman Baths, F Free use of leisure facilities, gym, indoor
with quintessential English Charm found discover architectural delights such as pool, sauna, spa bath and steam room
nowhere else in the world. Free time in Bath Abbey, the Royal Crescent, the Circus, F Entrance to Highclere Castle and
Stow-on-the-Wold. Here you will find here and Pulteney Bridge, or take a look around Gardens
you will find a huddle of honey-coloured the mix of sophisticated shops and diverse F All coach tours
buildings, with fine antique shops and tea collection of museums. F Hotel porter service
rooms. Free time for lunch at Cirencester,
(cost not included) considered the Capital of Day 4 Stratford-upon-Avon
the Cotswolds with a smart range of shops. Departure. Travel homewards, making stop Swindon Marriott Hotel, Swindon HHHH
en-route at Stratford-upon-Avon. The idyllic This modern 4-star hotel is located in its
Day 2 Highclere Castle Riverside town is packed with preserved own grounds on the outskirts of Swindon
Visit Highclere Castle, home to the old buildings, a snapshot of medieval with excellent access to the Cotswolds,
Carnarvon family since 1679. Built on an England. It boasts a quality range of Oxford and Wiltshire. Each of the 156
ancient site, the original house was recorded independent shops and restaurants. bedrooms are modern and well
in the Doomsday Book. It has a fascinating decorated and the bright, spacious
connection with ancient Egypt, with a restaurant overlooks the garden, which
themed exhibition showcased in the cellar offers plenty of seating. There is a lovely
which commemorates the 5th Earl’s discover bar with comfortable seating areas and
of Tutankhamun’s tomb. You can experience excellent leisure facilities.
the same magnificent rooms as Downton
Abbey’s favourite on-screen characters, Bedrooms: Tea/coffee in room, TV,
with its grand architecture, art and opulent free Wi-Fi, 24-hour room service.
furnishings. Facilities: Bar, restaurant, indoor
swimming pool, gym, tennis courts,
Day 3 Bath steam room, sauna, heated loungers,
Breakfast. Depart hotel. Morning/early beauty salon, hairdressers, spa.
afternoon at leisure in Bath. One of Mobility Information: Lift.
England’s most beautiful cities. Recognised
as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, tides of Supplements (subject to availability)
visitors have been enjoying this elegant and Single room supplement from £60.00.
cultural city since the Roman times. Maybe Bath
10 To book please call 0116 278 6374 or visit www.woodscoaches.com© Flickr – Tristan Reville
EVENTS & ATTRACTIONS
Buckingham Palace
Buckingham Palace and Royal Windsor 2 Days | £149
Saturday 07 – Sunday 08 August 2021
Price includes:
F Return coach travel
Follow in the footsteps of the Royals with our tour to two of the finest regal destinations, F 1 night accommodation
where thousands of years of unrivalled history are waiting to be discovered. Be welcomed to F Hot buffet and continental self-service
Buckingham Palace for a tour of the State Apartments, which exclusively opens to the public breakfast
each summer. It is your chance to step inside The Queen’s official London residence which F 3 course buffet dinner
remains one of the world’s few working palaces and serves as a lavish backdrop for many F Admission to Buckingham Palace
national celebrations. We also feature a visit to Windsor. This regal town abounds with history
and tradition, with top-class restaurants, and high-quality shops and boutiques in the old
streets. Defined by the iconic Castle and Long Walk, it gives Windsor a unique atmosphere. Holiday Inn Heathrow M4,
Junction 4 HHHH
A contemporary hotel with 615 en-suite
Day 1 Travel to London. Visit Buckingham Castle’s grounds is the famous wedding spacious bedrooms – close to Heathrow
Palace at 1330 hrs (time to be confirmed). venue, St George’s Chapel (subject to Airport with 3 restaurants, bars, al fresco
Tour the 19 magnificent State Rooms that opening times), which is a fine example dining, fitness centre, air-conditioning.
form the heart of the working palace and are of Gothic architecture and awe-inspiring Buckingham Palace is approximately
used regularly by the Royal Family for official history. Depart mid-afternoon. 15 miles and Windsor approximately
entertaining and State Functions. Walk up 10 miles from the hotel.
the Grand Staircase, adorned with portraits
of Queen Victoria’s immediate family. Bedrooms: Sound-proofed, en-suite with
Highlights include exquisite collections TV, tea/coffee making facilities, hairdryer,
of paintings by Rembrandt, Rubens and iron, ironing board, radio and free Wi-Fi.
Canaletto and some of the greatest Facilities: Bar. Lounge. Restaurant. Night
treasures from the Royal Collection. porter.
The White Drawing Room may be the Mobility Information: Lift serves all
grandest of them all, providing a Royal 10 floors. No ground floor bedrooms.
reception room for the Royal Family.
Hotel check-in. Dinner included at hotel. Supplements (subject to availability)
Single room supplement from £25.00.
Day 2 Breakfast. Depart hotel. Tea/coffee after dinner extra cost.
Morning/early afternoon at leisure in Hotel porter service £1.50 per bag each
Windsor. The smart town enjoys a typically way (must be booked in advance).
English setting where its compact-size
© Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
makes it easy to explore. The Long Walk is
© The Royal Collection Trust
an iconic scene stretching 3 miles on The
Great Park which gazes up to the castle.
Maybe arrange a visit to Windsor Castle.
It is the largest and oldest occupied castle
in the world where 900 years of history
echoes throughout. Located on Windsor
Windsor Castle Buckingham Palace
To book please call 0116 278 6374 or visit www.woodscoaches.com 11© Longleat Enterprises Ltd
EVENTS & ATTRACTIONS
Longleat Safari Park
Afternoon Tea Cruise
Longleat 2 Days | £159
Safari Park & Price includes: London & 2 Days | £175
F Return coach travel
The New F 1 night accommodation Afternoon Tea Price includes:
F Traditional English self-service F Return coach travel
Forest buffet style breakfast Cruise F 1 night accommodation
Sunday 15 – F 3 course (2 choices) self- Sunday 05 – F Full cooked buffet breakfast
Monday 16 August 2021 service buffet style dinner Monday 06 September 2021 F Afternoon Tea with City
F Admission to Longleat Cruises
Encounter over 500 animals at What better way to spend your
the country’s most prestigious afternoon than enjoying one of
Holiday Inn Salisbury- Guoman Tower Hotel,
safari park on our tour to England’s loveliest traditions
Stonehenge HHHH London HHHH
Longleat and the ancient whilst cruising along the River
In the heart of the Wiltshire Nestled between the River
Cathedral city of Salisbury. Thames! Combined with an
countryside, this modern, vibrant Thames, St Katharine Docks
Majestic animals roam freely overnight stay in our great
hotel is located 8 miles from and alongside the Tower of
across Longleat’s 900 acres of capital city, the visitor attraction
medieval Salisbury. A leisurely London with fantastic views
renowned grounds – from possibilities are endless.
drive takes you to Longleat, of Tower Bridge.
African lions, cheetahs, and a Perhaps explore the Imperial
where you go on safari.
haven for an Asian elephant, War Museum, proudly exhibiting Bedrooms: En-suite with TV,
to red deer and wolves. A top stories from the First World War
Bedrooms: En-suite with TV, tea/coffee making facilities,
price ticket also includes entry to present day, visit the iconic
tea/coffee making facilities, hairdryer, telephone, iron,
to Longleat House and London Eye or the must-see
hairdryer, iron and ironing board, free Wi-Fi and safe.
Gardens, one of the UK’s best Tower of London, take a gentle
board, free Wi-Fi, pillow menu, Facilities: Bar, lounge,
stately homes, plus the Main stroll around the elegant and
24-hour room service, blackout restaurant and small gym.
Square attractions. scenic sights of Kensington
curtains and double-glazed Night porter. Hotel porter
windows. Gardens, or browse an service is at extra cost.
Day 1 Travel to The New Facilities: Bar and lounge. incredibly prestigious collection Mobility Information: Lift serves
Forest, an incomparable Mobility Information: Lift serves of British art at Tate Britain. all 11 floors. No ground floor
landscape of gentle hills and all 4 floors. Limited ground floor bedrooms.
green forests of historical bedrooms. Steps to negotiate. Day 1 Travel to London, making
significance, where there’s local a comfort stop en-route. At 1500 Supplements
wildlife to look out for and Supplements hrs (time to be confirmed) board (subject to availability)
perhaps even a pony or donkey (subject to availability) the cruise at Tower Pier for Single room supplement from
which wander around the Single room supplement from afternoon tea. Enjoy a selection £52.00.
woodland and village streets. £30.00. of sandwiches, traditional cakes,
Hotel check-in. Evening dinner Tea/coffee after dinner extra pastries, scones with clotted
included. cost. cream and jam. Tea/coffee. Live commentary. Stroll up to top deck
and take in the 360 degree views of London’s riverside landmarks.
Day 2 Depart after breakfast. This is truly one of the best ways to enjoy London’s beautiful scenery
Visit Longleat. Highlights of the 6½ mile safari include the 60-acre along the river. Alight at 1700 hrs. Hotel check-in. Spend the evening
African Village and the famous lions. The Main Square has immersive at your leisure.
experiences with every turn, where you can glimpse at the gorilla
colony or visit the Monkey Temple. The Elizabethan splendour of Day 2 After breakfast, spend the day at leisure, shopping and
Longleat House is equally as impressive, backed by 900 acres of sightseeing. Absorb the excitement of our great capital city, with
grounds landscaped by ‘Capability’ Brown. Completed by 1580, it will outstanding attractions ranging from galleries to museums, this
transport you back in time with its opulent interior, and priceless vibrant city truly does offer something for everyone. Depart for
tapestries and paintings. home at approximately 1700 hrs.
12 To book please call 0116 278 6374 or visit www.woodscoaches.com© Flickr – Roger Marks
EVENTS & ATTRACTIONS
New Forest
Walking in the 3 Days | £249
New Forest Price includes:
Friday 17 – F Return coach travel
Sunday 19 September 2021 F 2 nights dinner, bed and
breakfast
F Welcome tea/coffee on arrival
With its undulating tracks and F 3 course dinner menu with
Cromer paths, walking through the New 3 choices per course
Forest offers the opportunity to F Full cooked breakfast
Cromer Show 4 Days | £349 explore the ancient forests and
heathlands that this area has to
F Tea/coffee after dinner
F 1 day packed lunch-
and Norfolk Price includes: offer. Whilst walking there is a
chance to catch a glimpse of one
sandwich/crisps/choc bar/fruit
Wednesday 15 – F Return coach travel and water
F 3 nights dinner, bed and of the 5 wild species of Deer that F Free use of leisure facilities –
Saturday 18 September 2021
breakfast can be found in the National Park. indoor pool, sauna, steam
F Welcome tea/coffee on arrival Fallow, Sika, Red Deer and Roe room and gym
See North Norfolk’s timeless old F 3 course dinner menu with all fairly common but if you are F 2 days walking tour with guide
towns and British traditions on a 3 choices per course lucky you may even be greeted F All coach tours
late summer holiday based near F Tea/coffee after dinner with a visit from the Muntjac Deer. F Hotel porter service
the history-steeped town of F Admission to Cromer Pier This walking weekend offers the
Norwich. Sitting on a cliff-top, Show chance to unwind, relax and
Cromer enjoys vast sandy F Hotel porter service come face to face with the Norton Park Hotel,
beaches and a traditional pier ‘architects of the forest’, the Sutton Scotney,
that have been enjoyed since famous New Forest Ponies. near Winchester HHHH
the Victorian era. It is the award- Best Western Brook Hotel, The park is also one of the most Located in the village of Sutton
winning end of the pier show Norwich HHH significant areas in the country for Scotney, approximately 7 miles
which you can still experience The Best Western Brook Hotel lichens, Insects, birds, reptiles and from the city of Winchester.
today – the last of its kind in is a beautiful 3-star hotel on the fungi… the journey across the The Norton Park is a splendid
Europe. Take a seat for the outskirts of Norwich, a fine city area is sure to be enchanting. 4-star hotel with character and
‘Seaside Special’ and sit back in the heart of Norfolk. Arrive to charm set in 54 acres of
for a spectacle of traditional live a very warm welcome from the countryside. Originally a manor
Day 1 Travel to Bournemouth,
variety at its best. friendly Reception Team, house dating back to the 16th
making comfort stop en-route.
whatever time of day or night! century, the hotel has been
Hotel check in. Dinner is
Relax in your spacious en-suite skilfully restored to provide first
Day 1 Depart in the morning included for the next 2 nights.
bedroom with a great variety of class accommodation with every
making a lunch stop en-route
bedrooms over two levels. modern amenity required for a
at Norwich. Free time is given. Day 2 With the start of autumn
relaxing time.
Hotel check in. Dinner is upon us, during the first day
Bedrooms: En-suite with flat
included for the next 3 nights. take a gentle stroll of 6-7 miles
screen TV, hairdryer and Bedrooms: En-suite with shower
along the New Forest’s tree
telephone. only or shower over bath, TV,
Day 2 – 3 tours include. lined trails consisting of mighty
Facilities: Restaurant, lounge, hairdryer, tea/coffee making
The Cromer Pier Show. Take an redwoods, oaks, beech, yew,
bar and free Wi-Fi facilities, iron and ironing board.
entertaining, visual trip down holly and many more. This walk
Mobility Information: No lift but Facilities: Bar and lounge.
memory lane at the Pavilion will be along manicured tracks
easy access rooms on the Swimming pool, steam room
Theatre and enjoy the fun of and paths making it perfect
ground floor (available in request). and sauna. Night porter.
traditional live variety underfoot. A selected spot for
Mobility Information: Lift serves
entertainment performed for perfect lunch break along the
Supplements all floors. 2 floors. Limited
you at the famous End of the way will be arranged and
(subject to availability) ground floor bedrooms,
Pier Show. Each year promises packed (Lunch is included)
Single room supplement £Nil. 6 accessible rooms, on request.
more glitz and glamour than
ever before a truly unique show Day 3 During this morning’s
Supplements
famous with audiences across the country. Wells-next-to-Sea, one of walk, investigate the heathland
(subject to availability)
Norfolk’s prettiest towns. The streets offer unique shops and there’s area of the park with a duration
Single room supplement from
a huge, sweeping beach backed by pine woodlands. Holt, nestled of 4-5 miles, experience the
£52.00.
in handsome Georgian buildings along the High Street, courtyards, views will unfold as you walk.
alleys are tempting tea rooms and individual retailers. Shop for These areas are dominated by
antiques or visit the book shops and art galleries. heather, bracken and gorse. The paths will consist of gravel or grass
Day 4 Depart after breakfast, making a lunch stop en-route at under foot and ascents would be minimal. After a scenic lunch stop
Stamford. (cost not included) commence the homeward journey.
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EVENTS & ATTRACTIONS
Blackpool Tower
Blackpool Tower Ballroom Wurlitzer 2 Days | £179
Afternoon Tea Dance, Vintage Tram and Price includes:
F Return coach travel
Golden Years F 1 night accommodation
Sunday 17 – Monday 18 October 2021 F Hot and cold buffet breakfast
F Served 3 course dinner (3 choices)
plus after dinner tea/coffee
Join the millions who see the unique and enduring appeal of Blackpool year after year and
F Entertainment at hotel
enjoy the nostalgia of this ever-popular seaside resort. Highlights include the world-famous
F Vintage tram ride (day ticket)
Blackpool Tower, an iconic building dominating the promenade. Once you step inside, you’ll
F Entrance to Tower Ballroom and
see the ornate beauty and glamour of the glittering Tower Ballroom, which promises to take
Afternoon Tea Dance
you back in time.
F Hotel porter service
Day 1 Travel to Blackpool, making a comfort before arriving at the historic Blackpool
Imperial Hotel, Blackpool HHHH
stop en-route. Free time – perhaps enjoy a Tower Ballroom. Take your seat for a
This grand 19th century hotel enjoys
walk on the beach or visit the bustling town Wurlitzer Afternoon Tea Dance (consisting
spectacular views of the beach to the
centre. Hotel check-in. Evening dinner is of sandwiches, scones, clotted cream, jam,
sea, and is close to all major attractions.
followed by entertainment, enjoy great freshly brewed pot of tea/coffee). Please
Located on the north promenade,
songs and nostalgia from the 1940’s, 1950’s note; time of tea dance to be confirmed,
approximately 15 minute walk to the
and 1960’s. between 12noon and 1500 hrs. Listen to
town centre.
the famous sounds of the Wurlitzer organ,
Day 2 After a hearty breakfast and relaxing be spun around by your partner on one of
Bedrooms: En-suite with TV, telephone,
morning, travel by vintage tram with your day the most famous dance floors in the world.
tea/coffee making facilities, hairdryer,
ticket along Blackpool’s famous promenade,
radio, iron and board.
Facilities: Bar and lounge. Night porter.
Indoor swimming pool, sauna and steam
room, gym and Jacuzzi.
Mobility Information: Lift serves all
4 floors.
No ground floor bedrooms. 5 steps at
entrance.
Supplements (subject to availability):
© www.geograph.org.uk – Steve Daniels
Single room supplement from £25.00.
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Blackpool’s Trams Blackpool
14 To book please call 0116 278 6374 or visit www.woodscoaches.comGARDENS
Clovelly
Clovelly and RHS Rosemoor, North Devon 4 Days | £359
Friday 14 – Tuesday 18 May 2021
Price includes:
F Return coach travel
Be inspired by the gems of the North Devon with a restful tour based in Tiverton. F 3 nights dinner, bed and breakfast
This idyllic region enjoys coast and country scenery, combining a classic garden with F 3 course dinner menu with 3 choices
popular destinations to explore. Our visits include the 65-acre RHS Garden Rosemoor per course
and Clovelly, an impeccable village with tranquil views every time. F Tea/coffee after dinner
F Welcome tea/coffee on arrival
F Full cooked breakfast with a choice of
Day 1 Depart in the morning making a famous village nestled against a steep hot and cold dishes
comfort stop en-route. Hotel check-in. hillside, which has preserved a bygone way F Entrance to RHS Garden Rosemoor
Dinner is included for the next 3 nights day. of life among on picture postcard scenes. F Entrance to Clovelly Visitor Centre
You can follow the main, traffic-free cobbled F All coach tours
Day 2 Rosemoor Gardens and Westland street as it tumbles its way down to a F Hotel porter service
Home Garden Ho! RHS Garden Rosemoor charming harbour, past whitewash cottages
is a delightful landscape set in 65 acres, and intriguing alleyways all adding to the
presenting year round beauty, colour and timeless atmosphere. The Royal Hotel, Bideford HHH
texture. It retains the essence of rural North With an atmosphere and character that is
Devon within a dramatic backdrop of steep Please note: There is a steep cobbled hill quite unique, parts of The Royal Hotel
wooded valley sides. Westwood Ho! Is a down to the harbour and a steep cobbled date back to the 17th century. The
quaint village, its main attraction a golden hill back up to the visitor centre. There’s a sensational Kingsley Room still has its
Blue Flag beach, stretching a huge expanse small charge for Land Rover service to original pine panelling and magnificent
of 2 miles. transport passengers if required. ornate ceiling. With its pretty riverside
setting, the Royal makes a wonderful base
Day 3 Clovelly Day 4 Depart hotel. Comfort stop en-route from which to explore all the delights of
Once a busy fishing port. Today it is a world home. North Devon. Experience the legendary
service and mouth-watering cuisine giving
RHS Garden Rosemoor you all the ingredients for a break that is
truly memorable.
Bedrooms: En-suite with TV, tea/coffee
making facilities, hairdryer, telephone,
iron and ironing board and free Wi-Fi.
Facilities: Restaurant and bar.
Mobility Information: The hotel has a lift.
© RHS – Guy Harrop
Supplements (subject to availability)
Single room supplement from £84.00.
To book please call 0116 278 6374 or visit www.woodscoaches.com 15Arley Hall & Gardens
Cheshire Historic Houses, 5 Days | £469
Waterways & Gardens Price includes:
Monday 07 – Friday 11 June 2021 F Return coach travel
F 4 nights dinner, bed and breakfast
GARDENS
F Welcome glass of Buck’s Fizz before
From stunning stately homes and beautiful gardens to miles of canals and waterways, dinner
Cheshire is just begging to be explored. F Full cooked breakfast
F 3 course dinner menu with at least
3 choices per course
Day 1 We depart this morning and make our wine cellar. Enjoy a stroll in the lavish F Tea/coffee after dinner
way to the hotel were a welcome glass of gardens with manicured lawns, arboretum, F Entrance to Arley Hall & Gardens
Buck’s Fizz is served before dinner. and Japanese garden before we make F Anderton Boat Lift and river trip
our way to Dunham Massey, a courtly F Entrance to Tatton Park
Day 2 Arley Hall and Anderton Boat Lift. Elizabethan mansion with French style F Entrance to Dunham Massey House &
We spend this morning exploring beautiful formal gardens. An exploration of the house Gardens
Arley Hall and its gorgeous ornate gardens. brings its rich history to life and the gardens F Entrance to Port Sunlight Heritage
This historic family home has been the offer a tranquil haven complete with freely Centre
backdrop for many TV programmes roaming fallow deer. F All coach tours
including Coronation Street and recent F Hotel porter service
huge hit Peaky Blinders, and the Hall Day 4 Port Sunlight Heritage Centre.
hosts an exhibition featuring images This morning, we visit Port Sunlight, the
and anecdotes from the programmes. village that William Hesketh Lever built for Hallmark Hotel Chester The Queen,
After lunch, we visit the mighty Anderton his Sunlight Soap factory workers in 1888. Chester HHHH
Boat Lift, a masterpiece of Victorian Museum displays explore how the village The Hallmark Hotel Chester The Queen
engineering. We enjoy a 30-minute developed, from the working conditions is centrally located, just a short walk from
voyage in a glass covered boat to to the charming architecture and lively the centre of Chester and is one of the
experience how the lift works – by raising social scene. The museum is packed with oldest hotels in the UK, having originally
us 50ft into the air! Afterwards we have a nostalgia, from vintage soap packaging to been built to serve the train station in
relaxing 45-minute cruise along the river. the story Ringo Starr’s first performance 1860. The hotel’s elegant style includes
with the Beatles, which took place in Port quirky touches, which provide an
Day 3 Tatton Park and Dunham Massey. Sunlight in 1962. Through film shows, interesting twist to its traditional origins.
Today we visit Tatton Park, beautifully set interactives, models and an array of All 218 stylish bedrooms are comfortably
amidst landscaped parkland. The Mansion intriguing artefacts you can discover furnished, the restaurant is cosy and the
houses one of the National Trust’s finest the tale of this inspirational village. bar and lounge areas are traditional in
libraries plus richly furnished rooms and style with sofas and chairs. There is also
you can gain a fascinating glimpse of life Day 5 We depart the hotel and make our a courtyard terrace with water features.
‘below stairs’ in the servant’s quarters and way home.
Bedrooms: En-suite (shower over bath),
TV, tea/coffee making facilities, telephone
and hairdryer.
Facilities: Bar and lounge.
Mobility Information: Lift serves all 3
floors in the Queens area and 7 floors in
the Kings area of the hotel. 12 steps at
entrance. Limited ground floor bedrooms.
© Canal & River Trust
Supplements (subject to availability)
Single room supplement from £116.00.
Anderton Boat Lift
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GARDENS
Looe, Eden Project and 5 Days | £499
The Lost Gardens of Heligan Price includes:
Sunday 04 – Thursday 08 July 2021 F Return coach travel
F 4 nights accommodation
F Served traditional English breakfast
Divided into East and West by its harbour and sheltered river, the seaside town of Looe, with self-service buffet starter
is a picturesque Cornish fishing port. East Looe has a charming maze of narrow streets and F Served 3 course dinner (3 choices)
courtyards, antique shops, traditional pubs and a vibrant quayside fish market. West Looe is plus after dinner tea/coffee (first night
quieter, with shops and restaurants, and leads to Hannafore with its fine views of Looe Island. is a carvery meal)
Combine this Cornish seaside charm with the tropical warmth and colour of two famous F 2 nights entertainment
gardens. Witness stunning plants from across the world and the largest indoor rainforest F Admission to Heligan
all within the magnificent Eden Project – often known as the ‘Eighth Wonder of the World’. F Admission to Eden Project
The equally impressive Lost Gardens of Heligan extend over 300 acres and are among F All coach tours
the finest in the country. F Hotel porter service
Day 1 We begin our journey, making a buildings which lead to the town’s main Hannafore Point Hotel,
comfort stop en-route. Hotel check-in. sandy beach. Unwind and watch the world West Looe HHH
Dinner is included for the next 4 nights. go by at Banjo Pier or a tranquil spot in This town-house style hotel has
West Looe. panoramic coastal views from St George’s
Days 2 – 4 Tours include: Island and on past Rame Head. The town
Eden Project. Step into the tropical heat Day 5 Depart after breakfast, making is a 15 minute walk from the hotel.
of the Rainforest biome and you can comfort stops en-route.
experience everything from a dramatic Bedrooms: En-suite (shower over bath)
waterfall to a dazzling Orchid display. with TV, tea/coffee making facilities,
The Mediterranean biome is a wonderful telephone, trouser press and hairdryer.
recreation of warm climates, full of Facilities: Bar and lounge. Heated
spectacular scents and colours. There are swimming pool, hydro pool, hydro
also outdoor gardens, where you can walk showers, hot beds, gym, sauna and
the meandering pathways and pass over steam room. Night porter.
3,000 plant varieties. Mobility Information: Lift does not serve
The Lost Gardens of Heligan. The sprawling all floors. 3 floors. 20 steps up to front
gardens were lost for decades since the reception. Steps up and down from lift
outbreak of World War I, until a chance level. 10 steps from lift level down to bar.
discovery in 1990. A ground-breaking No ground floor bedrooms. No walk-in
restoration followed and today you can showers. The hotel is not well suited to
admire the unique beauty of the historic accommodate guests who are physically
estate – a lost world of a traditional and rare
© Visit Cornwall – Matt Jessop
challenged or wheelchair bound.
breed farm, ancient woodlands, romantic
plantings and the finest Victorian Productive Supplements (subject to availability)
Gardens in the country. No single room supplement.
Day at leisure in Looe, a picturesque Sea view supplement from £6.00 per
working fishing port. East Looe’s individual person per night.
shops fill the narrow streets and old Lost Gardens of Heligan
To book please call 0116 278 6374 or visit www.woodscoaches.com 17© www.geograph.org.uk – Michael Garlick
GARDENS
RHS Wisley
RHS Wisley, Henley-on-Thames 4 Days | £276
& Royal Windsor Price includes:
Monday 09 – Thursday 12 August 2021 F Return coach travel
F 3 nights accommodation
F Full cooked breakfast
Discover the glorious gardens of RHS Wisley. The flagship garden of the RHS and see what F 3 course dinner menu with 3 choices
makes this one of the greatest in the world. It captures the imagination of visitors showcasing per course
the largest plant collection seen anywhere in the world. A range of fabulous gardens that can F Tea/coffee after dinner
be seen in their summer glory and the stunning glasshouse is home to a cultural paradise. F Free use of leisure facilities
The Surrey countryside is also home to Polesden Lacey a stunning Edwardian retreat, and F Entrance to RHS Wisley Gardens
you can enjoy time in two pretty riverside towns of this great British break. F Entrance to Polesden Lacey
F All coach tours
F Hotel porter service
Day 1 Henley-on-Thames Day 4 Windsor
Travel south, making a comfort stop en-route Depart after breakfast to begin the journey
at Henley-on-Thames and idyllic riverside home, making a comfort stop en-route at Coppid Beech Hotel, Bracknell HHHH
town. Buildings of architectural interest, Windsor. Its compact size makes it easy to This unique alpine-styled hotel offers the
quaint pubs and independent shops line the explore with a handful of shopping streets visitor a pleasant and comfortable stay
River. and wind through the cobbled streets. filled with traditional shops. along with impeccable service. Facilities
Hotel check in. Dinner is included for the include a health and fitness club with
next three nights. swimming pool, three distinctive bars as
well as being perfectly located as a base
Day 2 RHS Wisley for many of the local attractions such as
RHS Wisley is one of the UK’s most visited Windsor and Henley-on-Thames.
gardens, with plenty to see and do around
the 240 acres. This time of year the mixed Bedrooms: En-suite with TV, tea/coffee
borders are an iconic element of the garden making facilities, hairdryer, telephone
and you can see the swathes of over 4000 and iron with ironing board.
roses in bloom. Facilities: Bar and lounge and night
porter.
Day 3 Polesden Lacey Mobility Information: Lift serves all
A luxury estate an example of Edwardian
©VisitBritain – Ben Selway
5 floors, 9 steps at entrance. Limited
splendour. It affords glorious views across ground floor bedrooms.
the rolling Surrey Hills and houses 15
showrooms including the gold Saloon with Supplements (subject to availability)
sparkling Fabergé objects. Single room supplement from £52.00.
Windsor
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