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Theobolds Holidays & Excursions - Your Journey Starts Here! - Theobolds Coaches
Theobolds
 H o l i d a y s & E x c u rs i o n s
         2017

                    Your Journey
                     Starts Here!
         Tel: 01582 60 00 00
         www.theobolds.com
Theobolds Holidays & Excursions - Your Journey Starts Here! - Theobolds Coaches
All about us.....
A Big Hello!
Dear Friends,                                             include a broad range of things to do and we hope
                                                          there is something that will suit everyone. We still
                                                          have our relaxing river trips, spectacular gardens and
                                                          shows. We will be visiting cities, towns, villages,
                                                          markets and the ever-popular seaside trips. It grows
   From all the team, to all our friends old and new
                                                          increasingly difficult to find new daytrips for you to
who have travelled with us in the last year. Every
                                                          experience but this year a magnificent job has been
year I think we cannot do any better than we are
                                                          done with lots of new trips. One to watch out for and
doing and it never fails to amaze me how every year
                                                          not miss is Strictly’s Kevin & Karen in their first ever
gets better! Thank you all for spreading the
                                                          tour, a Magical Lantern Festival in February and New
Theobolds message far and wide. This year we find
                                                          RHS Flower Show at Chatsworth House in June
ourselves in the embarrassing but enviable position,
                                                             We have continued with our seaside specials, pay
of having sold out all of our holidays with over
                                                          for 2 adults in full and take 2 children up to 14 years
another four months of the year to go and this
                                                          of age free of charge. These will be advertised on our
despite putting on extra coaches and larger coaches
                                                          website, local advertising, facebook or twitter. If you
on some of our holidays. I know a lot of coach
                                                          are on Facebook please give us a like!
operators who would love to be in our position.
                                                             Our gift vouchers have again proved very popular
REMEMBER TO BOOK EARLY NEXT YEAR!
                                                          and I might add gratefully received by those who
   Of course a great Summer this year has helped us,
                                                          have been given them as a gift. So well done anyone
a bit of sunshine makes such a difference, fingers
                                                          that purchased gift vouchers for birthdays,
crossed for next year! Not that the weather seems to
                                                          anniversaries or Christmas presents. From the
stop Theobolds customers enjoying their lives and
                                                          feedback we have had from our customers, they were
getting out there and doing things. Good on you! It’s
                                                          over the moon and of course what do you give the
been a great pleasure to travel on some of the
                                                          person that has everything; a THEOBOLDS GIFT
holidays with you and hear your feedback personally.
                                                          VOUCHER OF COURSE!
   What an awesome year it’s been. So many exciting
                                                             Many of you may belong to groups, clubs and
things happening and so busy with virtually every
                                                          societies so please remember we also offer a private
holiday selling out in 2016. The calls for this new
                                                          hire service as well, so whether it’s a club outing for
brochure have been coming thick and fast since mid
                                                          the day, a short break, airport transfer or a wedding
August. Looks like 2017 could be another good year,
                                                          etc, we can help you with that too.
well fingers crossed. As always Theobolds customers
                                                             Well, we very much hope that you will find
have been better than ever with their comments and
                                                          something in this years’ brochure that will suit you.
feedback. You have said such lovely things, which has
                                                          If not you know what to do, let us know your ideas
been great. Thank you so very much for your
                                                          for next year and you could see your trip featured in
continued support.
                                                          our 2018 brochure.
   So here it is at last, our 2017 brochure. As always
                                                             Don’t forget to check us out on facebook and
we have tried to accommodate all tastes and pockets
                                                          twitter and give us a like!
with several new breaks and holidays for you to
                                                             Finally, a massive thank you from all the team to
experience. We wonder what new adventures await
                                                          you all. You make us improve every year. You are very
you? How about a visit to Bridlington and Hull City
                                                          much appreciated, we are here because of you, your
of Culture for 2017 and a lovely trip taking in Bath
                                                          phone calls and letters, comments good and the very
Christmas Market and Longleat House and their
                                                          occasionally not so good, are all appreciated and we
fantastic Festival of Lights. We also have lots of old
                                                          take them all very seriously. Remember Theobolds
favourites and a new hotel in the Isle of Wight. We
                                                          Coaches are…….
are very confident in our hotels. Many have awards
for excellence, but please feel free to check them out

                                                          The Team At Theobolds
                                                               “Always in the pursuit of excellence”
on the internet at any time. Please remember a lot
of our holidays sell out very quickly! So, please don’t
get left behind! It really does upset us here in the
office when we have to say “sorry we are full” Don’t           P.S. Don’t forget
make us say it to you!
    As always the cost of fuel is up and down, and        information and bookings
price increases, if any, we have tried our very best to           available at
keep to a minimum.. Our day trips this year will still       www.theobolds.com

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We’ll Take Care of You
YOU’RE IN SAFE HANDS                                SINGLE ROOMS
From the moment you pick up the phone and           We only have a very small allocation of single
speak to one of our advisors, to the services of    rooms, which sell out very quickly. On some
your driver while you are away on a trip, our       holidays this can be as little as one. Under
friendly, professional and knowledgeable staff      some hotel descriptions you may see “no single
are on hand to ensure everything runs               supplement on allocated rooms”. Once our
smoothly. In the unlikely event you do have a       allocation is full we need to contact the hotel
problem rest assured there is someone who will      the hotel to see if there are any more singles
help solve it. So just sit back, relax and enjoy    they will let us have if they do these rooms may
your time with us.                                  carry a supplement as they are over and above
                                                    the allocation we have been able to negotiate.
YOUR COACH
With the majority of our day excursions and         OUR ITINERARIES
holidays, you’ll enjoy luxury coach travel. All     When our brochure is put together and sent for
our coaches are fitted with air- conditioning,      print any itineraries that we have listed are put
panoramic double glazed windows to keep out         together in good faith and to the best of our
the noise, toilet washroom and fully                knowledge details are correct at that time.
upholstered reclining seat with seatbelts for all   Please bear in mind we are trying to work
your comfort and safety. All vehicles comply        almost 18 months in advance. From time to
with the latest regulations undergo regular         time these itineraries may have to be changed
checks and are maintained to the highest            or altered due to circumstances beyond our
standard possible.                                  control and Theobolds coaches reserve the right
                                                    to change the dates or details of these
YOUR DRIVER                                         itineraries or if our drivers so deem it in the
How can we ever do justice to our drivers we        best interest of our customers or if events
get so many nice things said about them we are      change or make it impossible to carry a
surprised they can get their heads through the      particular day trip out changes may be made at
door. Our drivers play many roles. They are         short notice. Our included excursions that we
happy to help and do their best for you,            take you on are decided with the best interest
approachable, full of knowledge and advice.         of our customers in mind so that they may see
Your enjoyment and safety is their prime            the most interesting aspects of the areas they
concern. More than anything they want you to        are visiting and get the highest level of
have a great holiday.                               enjoyment from their holiday.

OUR HOTELS                                          We very much hope you will find something in
We have a wide range of hotels on offer             this brochure to suit you, if not you know what
everything from 4star through to family run         to do, let us know for next year. Finally for
accommodation. Something we believe to suit         allowing us to share you days and your happy
everyone. Many of the hotels we use year after      memories for all the stories you tell us the
year and they are firm favourites with our          photos you send in and for all your kind
customers. Whenever a new tour or property is       comments.
taken on the utmost care is taken in the choice
                                                    A BIG THANKS FROM ALL THE TEAM AT
of hotel. On the very rare occasion that we
                                                    THEOBOLDS COACHES.
believe standards have dropped you can rest
assured the matter will be taken up with the        P.S Don’t forget information and bookings
hotel and the appropriate action will be taken.     available at www.theobolds.com

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Special Offers • Special Offers • Special Offers                                                                   • Special Offers

                         Buy 2 trips... get 1 FREE
            Buy 2 trips …get 1 free…                                                       Buy 2 trips …get 1 free…
 Buy any two different trips in February or March                                   Buy any two different trips in October or
          and get a third May trip free*                                              November and get a third trip free*
           trip *FREE OF CHARGE TO                                                       FREE OF CHARGE ON THE
                    MALDON                                                               NEW YEAR GET TOGETHER
 * all three bookings must be made at the same time. Free trip subject        * All three bookings must be made at the same time. Free trip subject
 to availability. First come, first served. Offer ends 31st March 2017 or     to availability. First come, first served. Offer ends 31st August 2017 or
 when the free trip is full whichever comes first. Free trip will have no     when the free trip is full coach is full whichever comes first. Free trip
                financial value in the event of cancellation                          will have no financial value in the event of cancellation

   EARLY BIRD SAVER                                                                            GROUP
   Book and pay your deposit on any holiday
  for 4 days or over in this brochure and save                                                BOOKINGS
                                                                              BOOK 10 PASSENGERS OR MORE AND WE
                £5.00 Per person                                             WILL BE PLEASED TO OFFER YOU YOUR OWN
                     (offer closes 15/11/16)                                              PICK UP POINT*
                                                                               OR 1 FREE PLACE* IN EVERY 12 BOOKED
                                                                             * Maximum distance 15 miles. * Excluding entry cost

   Discounts FOR SENIOR CITIZENS AND CHILDREN Discounts
   We are pleased to offer great reductions on many day trips for senior citizens and children. Please
                 check out our day trips price information for any discounts available.

                                                          £5.00
                                          OFF EACH AND EVERY HOLIDAY
                                                            - 4 DAYS OR MORE
                                For members of our Quality Times Travel Club

                                                                                         Get a Great Deal
                                                                      At various times of the year we offer Family Specials.
    SEASIDE                                                          Pay for 2 adults and 2 children up to and including 14
                                                                                     years of age travel FREE
 FAMILY SAVERS                                                       Check out our website www.theobolds.com or check out
                                                                            your local press for our very latest offers.

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Destination                                                                                                                     Notes        ADT SNR CHD
                                                                                                                                                          £   £   £
                                                                                                                                                                                           Ent Food
                                                                                                                                                                                           Inc Inc
Further information on our excursions can be found on our website www.theobolds.com
                                                                                                                                                                                           E        F
January
Sat 07    Theobolds New Year Get Together Mystery Country Drive & Lunch Stop . . . . . . . . . . . . . .                                                 11.50 11.50
          (Must have travelled with Theobolds during 2016 season)
Sun 08    Holiday on Ice - Believe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 49.50 49.00 28.50                E    *
          This spectacular ice show, which has delighted audiences for over 70 years, is back for 2017
          with ‘Believe’. With top skaters from around the world, glamorous costumes and colourful sets.
Sun 08    Brighton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18.50 18.00 10.00   *
Sat 14    Lakeside Shopping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18.50 18.00 10.00              *
Sat 14    Romford . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18.50 18.00 10.00      *
          Various shopping centres a market & museum, something for everyone
Sun 22    Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour - Tenth Anniversary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78.50 78.50 78.50                                             E
          Afternoon performance at the NIA Birmingham

February
Sat 04    Imperial War Museum - London . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.00 18.00 12.00                              *
Sat 04    London Oxford Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.00 18.00 12.00                 *
Tue 07    Moreton In Marsh & Chipping Norton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .New 19.00 18.00 12.00
Sat 11    Magical Lantern Festival at Chiswick House - London . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .New 38.50 37.50 24.50                                                   E
          A stunning outdoor event, follow the trail exploring giant lanterns in all shapes and sizes
          starting with a 15 metre wide lantern of the Houses of Parliament. Wrap up warm for this
          spectacular event. The theme is "Follow the Silk Road"
Sun 12    Cadbury World . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35.50 33.00 27.50            E    *
Sun 12    Birmingham . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.50 18.50 12.00         *
Wed 15    Snowdrops at Stowe Gardens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31.50 30.50 23.50                         E
          Picture perfect views, winding paths and lakeside walks,bursting with snowdrops or
          ‘Stowedrops' as they like to call them here. Reduction for National Trust members.
Sat 18    Southend - SEASIDE FAMILY SAVER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .                  19.50 18.50 10.00
          Buy 2 adult tickets, get two child places free
Thu 23    Kew Gardens Orchid Festival . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .        35.00     33.50      16.50        E    *
Thu 23    Kingston Upon Thames . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .     19.50     18.50      12.50        *
Sat 25    Portobello Road Market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   19.50     18.50      12.50        *
Sat 25    Westfield Shopping Centre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .      19.50     18.50      12.50        *
Sun 26    London Theatre Show - Jersey Boys - 5pm performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .                                    64.50     64.50      64.50        E
          Last chance to see this brilliant musical about four ordinary guys from New Jersey who rose
          to fame as Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons
Tue 28    Oxford & Bicester Shopping Village . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.50 18.50 12.50

March
Wed 01    Bury St Edmunds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21.00 20.00 12.50
Sat 04    The Spring Knitting & Stitching Show - Olympia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34.00 32.50 18.00                                         E    *
Sat 04    London Museums or Knightsbridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21.00 20.00 10.00                                *
          Why not visit Harrods & Harvey Nichols or the Natural History & V&A museums
Fri 10    Crufts - World's largest dog show - NEC Birmingham . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .New 37.50 34.00 TBA                                                      E
          Showing groups today will be Toy & Utility breeds,
Sat 11    Cite Europe & Adinkerke by Tunnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43.00 43.00
Tue 14    Maidstone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21.00 20.00 10.00
Fri 17    Live TV Show "Loose Women" & Covent Garden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21.00 21.00                                            DTBC

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Destination                                                                                                                                     Notes         ADT SNR CHD
                                                                                                                                                                           5   £   £
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Ent Food
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Inc Inc
Further information on our excursions can be found on our website www.theobolds.com

March Continued                                                                                                                                                                                   E        F

Sat 18    London Designer Outlet at Wembley Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .New                                             21.00 20.00 10.00       *
          The hottest London venue for shopping, dining & entertainment located next to Wembley Stadium.
Sat 18    Royal Air Force Museum - London - Free Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21.00 20.00 10.00                                                E    *
          For the real enthusiasts, a whole day to explore everything the museum has to offer.
          There is a restaurant & cafe on site.
Sun 19    Thriplow Daffodil Festival . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25.50 24.50 15.00                        E    *
          Visit the 'open gardens' craft barns, stalls, marquees & demonstrations.
Sun 19    Duxford Imperial War Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36.50 33.50 18.50                                   E    *
Wed 22    Canterbury . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21.00 20.00 10.00
Sat 25    The London Film Location Tour-Guided Tour & Lunch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .New 49.50 48.50 39.50                                                              F
          From James Bond to Bridget Jones meet our Blue Badge Tour Guide who will reveal fascinating
          facts about how filming in London works, what hoops the film companies have to make to close
          Westminster Bridge or have 100 naked people walk down Oxford St. You will see where the
          movie stars stay and many of London's greatest sights. Ending with a stop at a iconic London
          pub where you can buy drinks. Lunch prior to tour
Wed 29    Ideal Home Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34.00 33.00 26.50                     E    *
Wed 29    London Museums Science, V&A & Natural History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20.00 19.00 10.00                                                       *

April
Sat 01    Eastbourne - SEASIDE FAMILY SAVER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21.50 20.50 12.50
Tue 04    Spalding & Springfield's Outlet Shopping & Gardens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20.50 19.50 12.00
Fri 07    Adam Henson's Cotwolds Farm Park & Bourton on the Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32.00 30.00 23.50                                                                 E
          Countryfile presenter Adam Henson's father founded the park in 1971 to help protect some
          of our rare breeds. You may even get to chat to Adam
Sat 08    King Richard III Visitor Centre & free time in Leicester . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.50 29.00 17.50                                                  E    *
          Discover the controversial story of England's Lost King. His remains were discovered in 2012
          the Grey Friars car park. Why not take a stroll to the Cathedral just 100 yards away to see the
          Kings final resting place (entry not included)
Sat 08    Leicester . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   22.50   21.50   12.00   *
Sat 08    National Space Centre - Leicester . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .                           35.50   33.50   23.50   E    *
Sun 09    London Eye & Thames River Cruise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .New                                     54.50   53.50   32.50   E    *
Sun 09    London Southbank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .New                       21.00   20.00   12.50   *
          Drop off at the Southbank near the London Eye for a free day to explore
Fri 14    Peterborough Festival of Antiques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .New 28.50 27.50 20.00                                        E    *
          Over 1000 stalls making this one of the largest antique fairs in the country
Fri 14    Peterborough . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20.50 19.50 12.00                   *
Sat 15    Southend - Seaside Family Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21.50 20.50 12.00
          Why not make your way to Barge Pier to see the breathtaking Wave of Poppies which were
          featured at the Tower of London
Thu 20    Rye & Tenterden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .New 22.00 21.00 15.00
          We ride through the 'Garden of England' to visit Rye which is one of the most picturesque
          towns in England, before a short visit to Tenterden
Sat 22    Clacton - SEASIDE FAMILY SAVER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .                                22.00 21.00 15.00       *
Sat 22    Walton on the Naze - SEASIDE FAMILY SAVER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .                                             22.00 21.00 15.00       *
          Buy 2 adult tickets, get two child places free
Sun 23    Jane Austen's House Museum & Winchester . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .New                                                30.50 29.50 19.50        E
Mon 24    St Ives & Ely . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .New              20.50 19.50 12.00

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                                                                                                                                                                                                          Inc Inc
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April Continued
Wed 26 Arundel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .                21.50   20.50   15.00   *
Wed 26 Tulips at Arundel Castle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .                             38.50   37.00   24.00   E    *
Wed 26 Littlehampton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .                      21.50   20.50   15.00    *
Sat 29     Skegness - SEASIDE FAMILY SAVER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .                                        22.00   21.00   15.00
           Buy 2 adult tickets, get two child places free
Sun 30 Bakewell Food Festival . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .New                                  22.00 21.00 15.00        *
                  The streets of this beautiful and historic riverside market town will again be filled
                  with an eclectic mix of over 50 stalls with the focus of course, being on food and drink.
Sun 30            Bakewell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22.00 21.00 15.00

May
Tue 02            Oxford & Waterperry Gardens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .New 29.50 28.50 15.00                                      E

Fri 05            Maldon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22.00 21.00 15.00
                  This corner of Essex is full of charm, history & beauty. Most famous for its maritime heritage.
                  Offering wonderful scenery, individual shops and the Hythe Quay where many of the
                  Thames sailing barges are moored.
Sat 06            Southwold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .         22.00   21.00   15.00
Sun 07            Bournemouth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .             22.00   21.00   15.00   *
Sun 07            Christchurch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .        22.00   21.00   15.00   *
Sun 07            Christchurch - International Food Market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .                                  22.00   21.00   15.00   *
                  The High Street is filled with over 100 stalls selling a wide range of foods.
Wed 10            Kings Lynn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .        22.00   21.00   15.00
Sat 13            Poole . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   22.50   21.50   15.00   *
Sat 13            Poole Harbour Cruise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .                  33.00   32.00   25.00   E    *
Sun 14            Derbyshire Dales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .              22.50   21.50   15.00
                  Picturesque villages & stunning scenery the Derbyshire Dales has it all.
Wed 17            Royal Botanical Gardens at Kew . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36.50 34.50 18.50                                  E    *
                  includes entry to the Palace & Gardens
Wed 17            Kew Palace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36.50 34.50 18.50              E    *
                  includes entry to the Palace & Gardens
Fri 19            The National Flower Show - Hylands House Chelmsford . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .New 32.50 30.50 19.00                                                                E    *
                  A delight for gardeners and flower lovers. The Grand Floral Pavilion will be packed with the
                  UK’s finest nurseries, growers and plant experts. Includes entry to the parks & gardens
Fri 19            Chelmsford . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22.50 21.50 15.00              *
Sat 20            De Panne & Adinkerke by Tunnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43.50 43.50
Sun 21            Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park - Stratford . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21.50 20.50 12.00                                        *
                  Previously the site of the London 2012 Olympic Games, the Park is now open to the public
                  and is already coming alive as visitors explore its unique parklands, waterways, venues and attractions.
Sun 21            Westfield Shopping Centre - Stratford . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21.50 20.50 12.00                                     *
Thu 25            St Tiggywinkles Animal Hospital & The Horse Trust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .New 32.50 31.50 22.50                                                        E

                  First a vist to Tiggywinkles for a walk around the visitor centre and meet a resident
                  hedgehog and some of the patients. There is a coffee shop serving limited sandwiches,
                  snacks & hot drinks.Then it is off to the Rest for Horses, a retirement home for horses from
                  the Military, Police & Royal Mews. Set in 200 acres and caring for over 100 horses, ponies & donkeys.
Sat 27            Great Yarmouth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22.50 22.50 16.50
Sun 28            Gloucester Tall Ships Festival . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25.50 24.50 18.00                          E    *
                  Includes access to the Tall ships Festival/Docks site, not access on the ships.

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May Continued                                                                                                                                                                 E   F
Sun 28 Gloucester Quays for shopping & antiques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22.00 21.00 15.00 *
Wed 31 Royal Windsor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21.50 20.50 15.00 *
Wed 31 Windsor Castle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41.50 39.00 26.50 E *

June
               The oldest and largest occupied castle in the world

Sat 03         Great Yarmouth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22.50 22.50 16.50                 *
Sun 04         Strictly's Kevin & Karen Dance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .New 66.50 65.50 58.00                                E    *
               Join Strictly's sweethearts on their first tour. A sultry, hip-swinging journey through the Waltz,
               Cha Cha, Fox Trot, Tango & Salsa. A high energy show filled with sassy tunes,sparkling
               costumes and a12 piece showband. 3.00pm performance. (BOOK EARLY - LIMITED AMOUNT OF TICKETS)
Sun 04         Southend . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21.50 20.50 15.00          *
Tue 06         Melton Mowbray & Rutland Water Cruise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .New 30.50 29.50 20.50                                                 E
               Free time in Melton Mowbay before heading to Rutland Water for a Cruise on the Rutland Belle
Sat 10         RHS Chatworth House Flower Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .New 54.50 53.00 18.00                                             E    *
               A new annual RHS Flower Show which will take place on the beautiful 1,000-acre parkland
               of the Duke of Devonshire’s 300-year-old home in Derbyshire’s Peak District.
Sat 10         Bakewell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22.00 21.00 15.50          *
Sun 11         Epping Ongar Railway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .New 37.50 35.50 22.50                            E    *
               Step back in time and experience the romance of travel in bygone times as you pass through
               the picturesque countryside, beautiful forest and historic towns. Enjoy unlimited travel on the
               longest heritage railway in Essex Return via Crews Hill
Sun 11         Crews Hill Garden Centres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .                    22.00   21.00   15.00   *
Thu 15         BBC Gardeners World Live at the NEC Birmingham . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .                                             39.50   38.50   33.00   E    *
Thu 15         BBC Good Food Show Summer Live at the NEC Birmingham . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .                                                         39.50   38.50   33.00   E    *
Thu 15         Birmingham Bullring Shopping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .                         22.00   21.00   15.00   *
Sat 17         Margate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    22.00   21.00   15.00   *
Sat 17         Ramsgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .     22.00   21.00   15.00   *
Sat 17         Broadstairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    22.00   21.00   15.00   *
Sun 18         Brighton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   22.00   21.00   15.00   *
Sun 18         Worthing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .     22.00   21.00   15.00   *
Sat 24         Portsmouth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .       22.00   21.00   15.00   *
Sat 24         Southsea . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .     22.00   21.00   15.00   *
Sat 24         Mary Rose Museum at Portsmouth Historic Dockyards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .New                                                       39.00   38.00   28.00   E    *
               The new look museum will now provide panoramic views of the ship from nine galleries
               through floor to ceiling windows that run parallel to the lower and main decks.This is the
               only 16th century warship on display in the world
Sun 25         Camden Lock Market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22.00 21.00 15.00                       *
Sun 25         London's Hidden Waterway Cruise & Camden Lock Market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34.50 32.50 22.50                                                             E    *
               A tranquil oasis in the heart of London's bustling Camden Lock, enjoy a 90 minute cruise
               through London Zoo, Regents Park, Robert Browning's Island & Little Venice.
Wed 28         Worcester . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22.50 21.50 15.50            *
Wed 28         Worcester & River Severn Cruise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .New 29.00 28.00 19.50                                     E    *
               Free time in Worcester followed by a 45 minute river cruise

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                                                                                                                                                                          £   £   £
                                                                                                                                                                                                 Ent Food
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July
Sat 01    De Panne & Adinkerke by Tunnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43.50 43.50
Sun 02    Spectacular Cotswolds Steam Train & Broadway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33.50 32.50 20.00                                                 E
          Enjoy a 25 mile round trip taking in the views of the Malvern Hills, the Vale of Evesham and
          across to the Black Mountains. Free time in Broadway first
Tue 04    Lichfield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22.50 21.50 15.00        *
          Staffordshires premier heritage city is steeped in history, Why not visit the only medieval
          cathedral with three spires in England.
Tue 04    The National Memorial Arboretum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.50 25.50 15.00                                    E    *
          Spend the day amidst the peace and tranquility of the Arboretum. Home of the Armed Forces
          Memorial with 150 acres of trees & memorials devoted to the Concept of Remembrance.
          Includes a donation to the Arboretum
Sun 09    Hampton Court Flower Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .                          54.00   54.00   16.50   E
Sat 15    Southend . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .     22.00   21.00   15.00
Sun 16    National Tramway Museum at Crich - Edwardian Event . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .New                                                          34.50   32.50   23.50   E    *
Sun 16    Matlock Bath . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .         22.50   21.50   15.00    *
          Why not take a scenic flight on the Heights of Abraham cable car
Fri 21    Waddesden Manor & Aylesbury . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .New 39.50 38.50 22.50                                         E
          Built by Baron Rothschild in 1874 to house his outstanding art collection. The French-chateau
          style is typical of the Loire Valley and is a surprise to most visitors. Includes entry to the
          House & Gardens - Reduction for National Trust members
Sat 22    Great Yarmouth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .             22.50   22.50   16.50
Sun 23    Whitstable Oyster Festival . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .                     22.50   21.50   15.00   * DTBC
Sun 23    Herne Bay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .        22.50   21.50   15.00   *
Wed 26    Sandringham Flower Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .                          33.50   32.50   16.50   E
Sat 29    Great Yarmouth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .             22.50   22.50   16.50
Sun 30    Royal Windsor & Two Hour River Thames Boat Trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .New                                                   32.50   31.50   23.50    E      *
          A superb two hour return cruise to make a day out in Windsor complete
Sun 30    Royal Windsor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22.00 21.00 15.00                      *

August
Tue 01    Bognor Regis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .         22.00   21.00   15.00   *
Tue 01    Littlehampton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .          22.00   21.00   15.00   *
Fri 04    BBC Countryfile Live - Blenheim Palace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .New                                      51.50   46.50   30.00   E       *
Fri 04    Bicester . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   21.50   20.50   15.00   *
Sat 05    Great Yarmouth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .             22.50   22.50   16.50
Sun 06    Monkey World - Wareham Dorset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .                                34.00   32.00   26.50   E
          Opened in 1987 to provide abused Spanish beach chimpanzees with a permanent home
          and today is home to over 250 rescued monkeys & apes
Wed 09    Broughton Castle & Banbury . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .New 32.50 31.50 19.00                                      E
          A stunning 14th century medieval moated and fortified manor house near Banbury.
          Free time in Banbury first.
Fri 11    Hunstanton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22.50 21.50 15.50
Sat 12    Great Yarmouth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22.50 22.50 16.50
Sat 12    Eastbourne . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22.50 21.50 16.00

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August Continued
Sun 13 Vines, Wines & Railway Lines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59.95 59.95                                          E       F
               A visit to Biddenden Vineyard in Kent for a Ploughman's Lunch with Wine followed by a
               guided tour with wine tasting. Then we head to the Kent & East Sussex Railway for a
               nostalgic trip on a steam train whilst enjoying a Kentish Cream Tea.
Wed 16         Cromer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22.50 21.50 15.00          *
Wed 16         Cromer Carnival . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .New 22.50 21.50 15.00                      *
Fri 18         Cotswold Wildlife Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .New 35.50 31.50 25.50                           E   *
               Stroll around the Park, watch Rhinos graze on the Gothic Manor House lawns, walk with
               lemurs or take a ride on the train. With over 260 animals species in over 120 acres,
               there’s plenty of space to relax.
Fri 18         Burford . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .New 22.00 21.00 15.00              *
               Burford is popular with visitors, both for its beauty and history but also for its shopping,
               especially antiques, and for the wide variety of places to eat.
Sat 19         Great Yarmouth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22.50 22.50 16.50
Sun 20         Southern Comfort Mississippi Paddle Boat Cruise & Wroxham . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31.50 30.50 22.00                                                               E
               We first visit Wroxham in the heart of the Norfolk Broads for some free time before heading
               to Horning for our return cruise.
Wed 23         Birmingham Bullring Shopping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .                          22.50   21.50   15.00   *
Wed 23         Cadbury World . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .           35.50   34.50   29.00   E   *
Fri 25         Clacton Air Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .            22.50   21.50   15.00   *
Fri 25         Clacton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   22.50   21.50   15.00   *
Sat 26         Great Yarmouth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .          22.50   22.50   16.50
Sat 26         Skegness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    22.50   21.50   15.00
Sun 27         Dunsfold Wings & Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .New                            45.50   44.50   23.50   E   DTBC
               Firmly established in it's 13th year, the show has an outstanding variety of dynamic aviation
               and motoring displays, iconic cars, shopping and arena attractions.
Tue 29         Moreton in the Marsh & Bourton on the Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22.00 21.00 16.00
Thur 31        Hastings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22.50 21.50 15.00        *
Thur 31        Bexhill on sea . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22.50 21.50 15.00            *

September
Sat 02         Great Yarmouth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .          22.50   22.50   16.00
Sun 03         Bournemouth Air Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .                    22.00   21.00   15.00   *
Sun 03         Bournemouth - SEASIDE FAMILY SAVER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .                                      22.00   21.00   15.00   *
Tue 05         Saffron Waldon & Audley End House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .New                                      39.00   36.50   25.00   E
               Explore this decadent Jacobean mansion house,wander the gardens created by
               'Capability' Brown. Reduction for English Heritage members.
Tue 06         Saffron Walden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .New 22.00 21.00 15.00                       *
               A picturesque medieval town
Fri 08         RHS - Wisley Gardens Flower Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35.00 34.00 21.50                                    E   *
Fri 08         Guildford . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22.00 21.00 15.00         *
               Voted best luxury shopping destination outside London by Experian
Sat 09         Southwold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22.00 21.00 15.00
Sun 10         Black Country Living Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38.50 35.50 23.50                               E   *
               Set in 26 acres in the shadow of Dudley Castle, discover a fascinating world where historic
               buildings have been moved and authentically rebuilt to create this heritage park. Take a
               tram ride, explore the canalside village, meet costumed characters or explore the
               underground mine. So much to see & do, a great day for the whole family.

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September Continued                                                                                                                                                       E                                     F
Sun 10 Dudley Zoo Gardens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35.00 34.00 25.00 E *
               Home to some of the worlds biggest, rarest & exotic animals and set around the ruins of
               the 11th century Dudley Castle.
Mon 11         Bakewell Market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22.50 21.50 15.00                       *
Mon 11         Chatsworth House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43.50 42.50 29.00                     E    *
Wed 13         Mudeford Quay & Highcliffe on Sea - Dorset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .New 22.00 21.00 15.00
               Mudeford is situated at the entrance to Christchurch Harbour and provides spectacular
               views out to sea. Highcliffe has it all, award winning beaches, superb views, nature reserve
               and even a cliff top castle.
Fri 15         Woodbridge & Suffolks Gentle Giants - Suffolk Punch Trust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34.50 33.50 20.50                                                          E
               Learn about the majestic horses that helped shape our rural landscape by pulling the plough,
               cutting the corn and carrying the wheat to the mills. Includes a wagon ride tour and the
               chance to see these magnificent gentle giants at close quarters. We will visit the charming
               town of Woodbridge for a lunch stop.
Sat 16         Margate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    22.00   21.00   15.00 *
Sat 16         Broadstairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .      22.00   21.00   15.00 *
Sat 16         Ramsgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .       22.00   21.00   15.00 *
Sun 17         Buckingham Palace & Covent Garden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .                                    41.00   39.00   26.00 E
               Free time in Covent Garden before an afternoon visit to the Staterooms
Wed 20         Southend . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22.00 21.00 15.00
Fri 22         Lacock Village - Near Chippenham . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22.50 21.50 15.00
               The village is owned almost in its entirety by the National Trust and attracts many visitors
               by virtue of its unspoiled appearance.Why not visit the 800 year old Abbey Fox Talbot Museum
               (entry not included but free for National Trust members).
Sat 23         Brighton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   22.50   21.50   15.00   *
Sat 23         Worthing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .     22.50   21.50   15.00   *
Sun 24         Camden Lock Market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .                   21.50   20.50   14.50   *
Sun 24         London Zoo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .New                44.00   42.00   29.00   E    *
Wed 27         River Severn Fish & Chip Lunch Cruise & Tewkesbury . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .New                                                      37.50   36.50   29.50   E F      DTBC
Sat 30         De Panne & Adinkerke by Tunnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .                           43.00   43.00

October
Sun 01         Eltham Palace & Gardens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .New 35.00 33.50 21.50                                   E    *
               Experience the decade of decadence at Eltham Palace as you are transported back to the 1930's.
               Created for millionaires Stephen & Virginia Courtauld, the Palace is a showpiece of Art-Deco
               design with 1930's cutting edge technology, and part medieval Palace. Reduction for English Heritage.
Sun 01         Greenwich . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21.50 20.50 12.50            *
Tue 03         Poppy Factory Tour & Richmond (includes a donation) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25.50 25.00 17.50                                                    E
               A team of 50 - most with disabilities and ex-Service connected, work all year to create
               38 million Remembrance Poppies. Free time in Richmond before tour
Fri 06         Burghley House & Stamford . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .New 36.00 34.50 22.50                                     E
               Burghley is one of England's greatest Elizabethan Houses
Sat 07         North Weald Market & Bishop's Stortford . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .New 21.00 20.00 12.50
Sun 08         Brooklands Motor Museum & Mercedes Benz World . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33.50 31.50 18.50                                                          E
               Price includes entry to the Museum, Concorde experience is extra
Tue 10         Thame Market & Oxford . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22.00 21.00 12.50
Thu 12         Stowmarket & Ipswich . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .New 22.00 21.00 12.50
Sat 14         Peterborough & Springfield's Outlet Shopping & Gardens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21.00 20.00 12.50

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October Continued . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E                                  F
Tue 17    Maidstone & Polhill Garden Centre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20.50 19.50 12.50
Thur 19 New Forest Autumn Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22.00 21.00 12.50
Sat 21    Saffron Walden & Freeport Village Braintree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .New 22.00 21.00 12.50
               A delightful medieval market town which has a rich heritage of old buildings. Beyond the
               market place, there are many independent shops and restaurants. then visit the modern
               shopping complex of Freeport.
Sun 22         Derbyshire Dales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22.50 21.50 15.00
               Picturesque villages & stunning scenery, the Derbyshire Dales has it all
Tue 24         Norwich . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22.00 21.00 12.50
Fri 27         Cirencester & Burford . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .New 22.00 21.00 12.50
Sat 28         Blackpool Illuminations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .New 34.00 33.00 25.00

November
Sat 04         Adinkerke & Cite Europe by Tunnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .                        43.00   43.00
Sun 05         Brighton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   21.00   20.00 12.50    *
Sun 05         Brighton Veteran Car Run . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .New                          21.00   20.00 12.50    *
Fri 10         The Festive Gift Fair - NEC Birmingham . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .New                                    28.50   27.50 18.50   E    * DTBC
               350 stalls selling a huge variety of cracking gift ideas.
Fri 10         Birmingham Bullring Shopping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21.50 20.50 12.50 *
Sat 11         Theobolds Brochure Launch - Visit us today for your new 2018 holiday & day
               trip brochure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fri 17         Gloucester Quays Christmas Market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22.50 21.50 15.00 * DTBC
               Enjoy all the hustle and bustle of this Dickensian festive feast. Around 150 decorated stalls.
Fri 17         Gloucester Quays for shopping & antiques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22.50 21.50 15.00 *
Sat 18         Southampton Christmas Festival . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .New 22.50 21.50 15.00 * DTBC
               Features a traditional German market with unique, individually designed alpine chalets with
               traditional German fayre from bratwurst and waffles to gingerbread hearts and candied fruit.
Sat 18         Southampton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22.50 21.50 15.00          *
Sun 19         Royal Leamington Spa - Sunday Yuletide Market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .New 21.50 20.50 15.00                                                   DTBC
Wed 22         Thursford Christmas Spectacular . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TBA TBA                                    E DTBC

Fri 24         Worcester Victorian Christmas Fayre - 25th anniversary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.50 23.50 15.00                                               DTBC
               Victorian themed Christmas market with 200 stalls
Sat 25         Portsmouth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22.50 21.50 15.00          *
Sat 25         A Victorian Festival of Christmas - Portsmouth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39.00 37.00 29.00                                       E    * DTBC
               Portsmouth Historic Dockyard is transformed into a Dickensian-style bygone era of snow
               covered streets with a festive fairground & colourful characters including Fagin and his gang,
               chimney sweeps & cheeky scamps.
Sun 26         Bakewell Christmas Market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23.00 22.00 15.00 DTBC
Tue 28         Windsor Castle at Christmas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .New 41.50 38.50 24.50 E *
               See the State Apartments transformed with festive decorations
Tue 28         Royal Windsor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21.50 20.50 15.00

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December
Fri 01     Winchester Cathedral Christmas Market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22.50 21.50 15.00 DTBC
           Pretty wooden chalets situated in the Cathedrals historic Close.
Sat 02     Victorian Matlock Christmas Market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .New 23.00 22.00 15.00 DTBC
Sun 03     Rochester Dickensian Festival . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23.00 22.00 15.00 DTBC *
           A feast of Victorian Delights await you, from lamp lit parades & carols to much loved Dickens characters.
Sun 03     Rochester Castle Christmas Market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23.00 22.00 1500 DTBC *
Tue 05     Mystery Drive & Festive Christmas Lunch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .New 34.50 33.50 30.50 F
Thu 07     Christmas at Kew Gardens - As Twilight falls the magic begins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .New 39.00 38.00 22.00 E DTBC
           The Royal Botanical Gardens will celebrate Christmas with more than 60,000 lights
           illuminating a mile long trail.
Fri 08     Salisbury Christmas Market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22.50 21.50 15.00   *
Fri 08     Salisbury Cathedral Christmas Carol Concert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .New 33.00 32.00 22.50                       E   DTBC *
           Hear the Cathedral Choir, sing along to your favourite carols, after enjoy a mince pie & mulled
           wine in the atmospheric cloisters.
Sat 09     Bath Christmas Market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25.00 24.00 18.00 DTBC
Sun 10     Nottingham Christmas Market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .New 22.50 21.50 15.00 DTBC
Mon 11     Thursford Christmas Spectacular . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TBA TBA                    E DTBC

Wed 13     London Lights with Fish & Chips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .New 32.50 31.50 22.50 F

January
Sat 06     Theobolds New Year Get Together Mystery Country Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .                   11.50 11.50
           (Must have travelled with Theobolds during 2017 season)

Key: * =isDenotes where the coach                           DTBC = Date to be confirmed, as our brochure is produced in advance                           E = Entrance included
           a shared excursion.                              some events are yet to be confirmed, please check at time of booking.                         F= Food included

         GREAT YARMOUTH
             EXPRESS
                        Weekly Saturday Service to Great Yarmouth
              From Saturday 27th May to Saturday 3rd June 2017 (returns 16:30hrs)
           From Saturday 22nd July to Saturday 2nd September 2017 (returns 16:30hrs)

                            £45.00 Return - Adult & Senior
                             £33.00 Return - Child (3-14)
                             RESERVATIONS: 01582 60 00 00

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                                    NB: WC on coach not guaranteed on this excursion.

                Book online: www.theobolds.com or call 01582 60 00 00
                                (All holidays and day trips are subject to availability)
Booking Information & Conditions
       for Day Excursions
1)   To make a reservation please call our sales team on 01582 60 00 00, call into our office at Watling Street,
     Dunstable. Or go online at www.theobolds.com

2)   All Day excursions must be paid for in full within seven days of booking. Bookings can be accepted subject to
     availability up to two days before the departure of each excursion.

3)   Within 28 days of departure tickets cannot be exchanged nor can money be refunded. Theobolds will endeavour to
     resell returned tickets, however the selling of our own unsold tickets will take priority. There will be an
     administration charge of £5.00 per person for this service.

4)   More than 28 days before departure bookings can be exchanged or refunded. There will be an administration fee
     of £5 for this service. Clauses will apply to this rule, in circumstances where tickets have already been purchased
     in advance and are non refundable, for example Theatre, Thursford etc, no refund will be given. We will be happy
     to try to resell them on your behalf with the admin fee.

5)   The operation of all tours is subject to there being a minimum number of bookings. Theobolds will not accept any
     liability above the return of all monies paid in the event of any tour being cancelled due to insufficient bookings,
     or any other reason beyond our control. Refunds will not be given if an event should not take place due to any
     circumstances beyond our control.

6)   Theobolds will make every effort to keep to the advised pick up time, however traffic and other road conditions
     may cause late arrival. Theobolds will not be held responsible for the late arrival of coaches due to circumstances
     beyond our control, or for the delay or late arrival of a third party transport.

7)   All passengers are requested to be at their chosen pick-up point at least 5 minutes before the scheduled departure
     time, Theobolds will not wait beyond the pick-up time. The company will not be held responsible for the late
     arrival of passengers or passengers not being at the correct pick up point.

8)   The departure of coaches from pick up points, transfer points, refreshment stops, destinations etc will not be
     delayed to wait for passengers who exceed or disregard the stated departure times.

9)   Particular seat numbers of your choice can be reserved in advance on a first come, first served basis. The company
     reserve the right to change seat allocation or vehicle without notice.

10) All UK Citizens must have a full valid 10-year passport before leaving the UK. Non EU passport holders may need
    Visas; Theobolds will not accept responsibility for any passenger who does not have the correct documentation.

11) We are pleased to carry folding lightweight wheelchairs in the luggage compartment, please notify us at the time
    of booking.

12) The consumption of alcohol is NOT permitted and by law we operate a no smoking policy on all of our coaches.
    The use of mobile phones during coach journeys often causes annoyance to fellow passengers and can distract the
    driver. Therefore we respectfully request that all mobile phones are switched off whilst on the coach.

13) Theobolds will not be responsible for any property or equipment left on the coach. Any item of lost property will
    be held for a period of 1 month following the date of the tour. There will be a charge of £2.00 on collection from
    our offices. Customers are responsible for the safe storage of their own goods.

14) For the purpose of this brochure a Senior Citizens price will be based on those people aged 60+

15) We guarantee that your holiday price will not be subject to surcharges except for those resulting from action
    beyond our control. Continental holidays may also incur surcharges should the exchange rate change from those
    used in the calculation of the holiday. Deposit of £50 per person required to secure your coach holiday booking.

Theobolds are not responsible for the allocation of tables, rooms or seating arrangements at venues. Any requests must
be stated at the time of booking.

           Brochure descriptions correct at time of going to press. However, they are given as a guideline only.
              Theobolds reserve the right to change or amend any excursion or holiday without prior notice.

            Book online: www.theobolds.com or call 01582 60 00 00
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Quick Reference - Holidays by month
January . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page                 August . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page
                                                         Mon 07 Enchanting Exmouth . . .21
February                                                 Mon 14 Treasured Gems of North
                                                                Devon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
March                                                    Mon 28 Charismatic Torquay . . . 19
Fri 03      Cromer Reunion Weekend
            . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28   September
                                                         Tue 05 Isle of Wight . . . . . . . . . 24
April                                                    Sat 16 Charming Criccieth & Port
Fri 14      Easter on the English                               Merrion . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
            Riviera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28       Fri 29 Stunning Shropshire . . . 25

May                                                      October
Fri 05 Potters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24            Sun 08 Luxury Liverpool . . . . . . 23
Sat 20 Llandudno & Anglesey . 22                         Fri 13 Shap Wells Explorer . . . 23
Fri 26 Eastbourne & 1066 Country                         Fri 27 Cumbria Lights & Lakes 20
        . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
                                                         November
June                                                     Fri 17    Festive Sparkle
Mon 05 Bridlington, Scarborough &                                  Bournemouth . . . . . . . . . 29
       Hull City of Culture 2017                         Fri 24    Christmas Delights, Bath
        . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17                 Christmas Market &
                                                                   Longleat . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
July
Thur 13 Weymouth . . . . . . . . . . . 27                December
Fri 28 Isle of Wight . . . . . . . . . 24                Sun 03 Potters Christmas
                                                                Spectacular . . . . . . . . . . 29

16          Book online: www.theobolds.com or call 01582 60 00 00
                      (All holidays and day trips are subject to availability)
Bridlington, Scarborough &
Hull City Of Culture 2017
                                                        Mon 5th June (5 days) - £299.00 pp

   Your holiday Hotel                 Day 1 After joining at your nearest local pick up point we make
                                      our way North to the seaside resort of Bridlington with comfort
     The Expanse Hotel                stops en-route.

 Peace and tranquillity, a place to   Day 2 A visit to Hull 2017 UK City of Culture. There really is no
relax and unwind. This traditional    better time to visit this vibrant maritime city with its rich and
  seaside hotel overlooks the bay     proud heritage. Cobbled streets, lots of free museums, Scale Lane
 and has been in the same family      footbridge (a unique state of the art swinging footbridge) and
          for many years              The Deep, one of the world’s most spectacular aquariums. So
                                      much to see and do, a trip really not to be missed!
                                      Day 3 A free day in Bridlington. The family, the foodie, the
       Price includes                 shopper, the history buff, the culture vulture: there’s definitely
• 4nts Dinner, bed & breakfast        something for everyone in East Yorkshire’s favourite resort.
  accommodation                       Explore elegant, award-winning promenades, glorious golden
• Luxury Air Conditioned coach        beaches, as well as an historic harbour.
  travel                              Day 4 Discover Scarborough, a seaside resort you remember
• Local Excursions                    from your childhood with its two bays, each with its own very
• Full luggage handling               different character. Scarborough offers a diverse range of
• Services of your driver/courier     attractions and activities for all to enjoy. “Oh I do like to be
                                      beside the seaside”

     Accommodation                    Day 5 A leisurely drive home with comfort stops en-route.

All rooms are en-suite, colour TV
Tea/coffee making facilities and
         lift to all floors.
      Based on 2 sharing a
    twin/double bedded room.
              per night
     £7.00 single supplement
              per night

          Book online: www.theobolds.com or call 01582 60 00 00
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