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Your local family owned Coach Operator Summer 2019 UK & CONTINENTAL HOLIDAYS
Bibby’s of Ingleton HOLIDAY DIARY 2019
Welcome to our Summer 2019 DATE DAYS DESTINATION PAGE DATE DAYS DESTINATION PAGE
Holiday brochure. As specialists SCOTLAND 16 June 9 Champagne & Ardennes
24 March 5 Springtime in the (Rheims) 80
in the coaching industry, a family 28 July 10 Oberammergau
Scottish Highlands 10
owned and operated company, 07 April 4 Springtime in the & Bavarian Alps 82
we offer a warm and friendly Scottish Borders 13 18 Aug 7 Monschau 84
service ensuring that your 14 April 5 Largs and Isle of Arran 14 26 Aug 9 Norway 86
23 April 4 Touch of Class 12 Sept 10 Carinthia –
experience with us is truly second Lakes & Mountains 88
in the Highlands 17
to none. 25 Sept 10 Annecy & Black Forest 90
26 May 6 Isles of Lewis & Skye 28
09 June 5 Steaming through Scotland 29 07 Oct 10 Lake Garda 92
We have been busy over the past
21 June 4 The Isle of Arran 29 21 Oct 5 Western Front Experience 96
months putting together a 26 Oct 11 Costa Brava 94
28 June 7 The Orkney Island 30
selection of tried and tested 28 July 5 Orkney & Shetland Cruise 31 15 Nov 5 Paris Cruise 97
holidays alongside new 29 July 5 A Scottish Discovery 32
04 Aug 5 Farming in Aberdeenshire ENGLAND
destinations and themed breaks 10 March 5 Dorset Discovery 8
both in the UK and Europe. & Turiff Show 32
16 March 2 Durham City Break 8
05 Aug 3 Edinburgh Tattoo 34
We believe quality and value for 19 Aug 3 Edinburgh Tattoo 34
17 March 5 Southport, Liverpool
money are essential to a good & Lancashire Life 8
22 Aug 7 Hebridean Odyssey 33
17 March 5 Springtime in the
break and we are committed to 05 Sept 4 Pitlochry
Garden of England 9
providing a personal and & the Braemar Gathering 34
18 March 5 Ludlow 9
06 Oct 5 Pitlochry
professional service from the 22 March 3 London Weekend 9
& the Enchanted Forest 35
moment you book your holiday. 25 March 5 Cambridge, Bury St Edmunds 10
14 Oct 5 Autumn in Inverness-shire 35
29 March 3 Florimania, Hampton Court 10
20 Oct 5 Autumn in the Highlands 36
We hope you enjoy browsing 31 March 2 Sunday Night Special –
through the pages and planning St Anne’s 11
IRELAND 01 April 5 Warner – Alvaston Hall 11
which holidays to book. Thank 25 April 5 Donegal Town – 05 April 6 Doc Martin’s Cornwall 12
you to our many loyal customers Country Music 18 06 April 5 Sidmouth 12
and we look forward to 14 May 4 Balmoral Show 20 07 April 2 Blackpool –
19 May 6 A Taste of Ireland 21 Big Band Weekend 12
welcoming you on board together 02 June 7 Connermara 22 08 April 5 Shropshire, Shrewsbury 13
with those who will be travelling 08 July 5 Trim 23 11 April 4 Ascot Spring Garden Show 13
with us for the first time. 14 July 6 Ballyshannon 24 14 April 5 Isle of Man 14
11 Aug 5 Belfast (Stormont) 25 15 April 4 Cotswold’s Springtime Surprise 15
The Bibby’s Tea m 22 Sept
13 Oct
7
7
Kingdom of Kerry
Galway
26
27
19 April 4 Easter in Chester 15
19 April 4 Easter in Scarborough 16
Cover Photo - Costa Brava 22 April 5 The Sussex Coast,
WALES Eastbourne 16
26 April 4 Llandudno Welsh Weekend 18 23 April 4 West Country Somerset
05 May 5 A Taste of Wales 36 & Devon 17
03 June 5 Llandudno 37 28 April 6 Isle of Wight 19
15 July 5 Wales on Rails 37 29 April 5 The Best of Northumbria 19
26 Aug 5 Cardiff 38 04 May 3 Yorkshire Tales 40
15 Sept 5 Isle of Anglesey 38 06 May 5 Severn Valley Safari 41
29 Sept 5 Tenby 39 10 May 3 Malvern Spring Show 41
08 Oct 5 Llandudno Variety Break 39 17 May 4 Walking in the West Country 42
20 May 5 Borders Country
CHANNEL ISLANDS & Devils Porridge 42
19 May 7 Jersey 71 23 May 3 Chelsea Flower Show 43
14 June 7 Guernsey 72 26 May 5 Norfolk 43
Ypres Salient, Belgium. Photo by Aled Griffith 21 July 7 Jersey 71 31 May 4 Scarborough 44
10 Sept 7 Multi-Channel Islands 73 02 June 6 Isle of Wight 44
08 June 2 Chatsworth Flower Show 45
Your local family owned Coach Operator CONTINENTAL 09 June 6 Sussex by the Sea –
29 April 10 Alassio 74 Eastbourne 45
12 May 10 Italian Dolomites 16 June 5 Sidmouth 46
& Wurzburg 76 17 June 5 Poole & The Jurassic Coast 46
05 June 10 Austrian Lakes 21 June 3 Canals, Boats & Trains 47
& Mountains Zell am See 78
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DATE DAYS DESTINATION PAGE DATE DAYS DESTINATION PAGE
24 June 5 Nidd Hall 47 MYSTERY TOURS Shetland
30 June 5 Worthing & the South Coast 48 29 Mar 5 Seaside Mystery 11
04 July 5 Kent Show 17 May 3 Mystery Weekend 70
& Garden of England 48 09 Aug 3 Mystery Weekend 70
05 July 3 Hampton Court Flower Show 49 27 Oct 5 Seaside Mystery 70
Orkney
07 July 7 St Agnes 49
08 July 5 Potters Resort 50
11 July 5 Wartime Nostalgia 50
14 July 5 Forest of Dean 51
Hebrides Inverness
21 July 5 Suffolk & Constable Country 51 Isle of Skye
22 July 5 Northumbria 52
22 July 6 Classic Cornwall – Looe 52 Fort William Aberdeen
26 July 3 Land Rover Experience 53 Mull
Pitlochry
Loch Lomond
29 July 5 Paignton 53
01 Aug 4 Countryfile Live 54 Glasgow
Edinburgh
02 Aug 3 Three Choirs Festival – Northumbria
Isle of Arran
Gloucester 54
05 Aug 5 Bristol, Bath & West Country 55 Durham
Loch Ryan
11 Aug 5 Hampshire & The Solent 55 Ballyshannon
Belfast
12 Aug 5 Norfolk 56 Isle of Man Harrogate Scarborough
12 Aug 3 Liverpool 56 Monaghan Blackpool
Hull
19 Aug 5 Isle of Man 57 Trim Liverpool
Clifden Galway Skegness
19 Aug 5 Steam Trains, Anglesey Llandudno
Cromer
Grand Union Canal 57 Cricceth
21 Aug 4 Dorset Steam Fair 58 Enniscorthy
Hopton-on-sea
23 Aug 4 Pershore Plum Festival 58
Killarney Ipswich
Malvern
25 Aug 2 Durham City Break 59 Wye Valley
Stratford-
Tenby upon-Avon
26 Aug 5 Warner – Cricket St Thomas 59 Cardiff London
Bristol
31 Aug 2 Chatsworth Country Fair 60 Dover
Worthing
31 Aug 6 St Agnes 49 Bournemouth Eastbourne
01 Sept 5 Planes, Post & Lords 60 Isle of Wight
St Agnes
03 Sept 5 Dunster & Somerset Coast 61 Looe
Paignton
08 Sept 5 Dorset Discovery 61
09 Sept 4 Stratford-upon-Avon 62
16 Sept 5 Clevedon 62
19 Sept 5 Windsor Castle Norway
& Chiltern Hills 63
22 Sept 5 Folkestone & the Kent Coast 63
23 Sept 5 Scarborough
& the Yorkshire Coast 64
23 Sept 5 Bournemouth 64
29 Sept 5 Norfolk 43
30 Sept 5 Classic Cornwall – Looe 52
03 Oct 2 Liverpool & Manchester
Ship Canal 65
04 Oct 4 Autumn Colours Rotterdam
in the Cotswold’s 65 Ypres
Monschau
Channel Islands
06 Oct 5 Waterways
Reims
of the West Country 66 Paris
Wurzburg
07 Oct 5 Autumn on the South Downs 66 Black Forest Zell am See
13 Oct 2 Blackpool Illuminated Tram 67 Oberammergau
13 Oct 5 Alnwick & Northumbria 67
Italian Dolomites
Slovenia
14 Oct 6 Isle of Wight 44
Lake Garda
16 Oct 5 Sidmouth 46
20 Oct 5 Lincolnshire Bomber Country 68 Alassio
21 Oct 5 Warner – Nidd Hall 68 Costa Brava
25 Oct 3 Royal London 69
27 Oct 5 Malvern 69
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Seating Plan FINANCIAL PROTECTION
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. Bibbys of Ingleton Ltd will be fully responsible for the
proper performance of the package as a whole.
Additionally, as required by law, Bibbys of Ingleton Ltd 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. Bibbys of Ingleton Ltd
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
Why not purchase e
a holiday gift voucher,
redeemable against the cost of any
Bibby’s holiday. They are available in
denominations of £10, £20, £50 or £100.
Office opening hours
Monday-Friday 9.00 am - 5.00 pm Saturday 9.00 am - 12.30 pm
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Ea Bre a k s
January 14 5 Days St Anne’s on Sea £199
January 21 5 Days Bournemouth £229
January 25 3 Days Welsh Winter Warmer £159
January 28 5 Days Raven Hall Winter Break £299
February 02 3 Days P & O Mini Cruise £109
February 04 5 Days Nidd Hall, Warner Holiday £299
February 09 2 Days Lincoln City Break £95
February 10 5 Days Llandudno ‘All at Sea’ £349
February 10 5 Days Mystery Tour £299
February 18 5 Days Inverness, All Inclusive £339
February 22 3 Days Cotswolds Snowdrop £219
February 24 5 Days Llandudno 'All at Sea' £349
February 25 5 Days Spring on the South Downs £289
March 01 3 Days Mystery Weekend £199
March 02 2 Days Yorkshire Snowdrops £139
March 03 5 Days Isles of Glencoe £289
March 04 5 Days Singles Scarborough £349
March 08 4 Days Criccieth £239
Please note: Single rooms are limited
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DATE DAYS DESTINATION PAGE DATE DAYS DESTINATION PAGE
MARCH 17 May 3 Mystery Weekend 70
10 March 5 Dorset Discovery 8 17 May 4 Walking in the West Country 42
16 March 2 Durham City Break 8 19 May 7 Jersey 71
17 March 5 Southport, Liverpool 8 19 May 6 A Taste of Ireland 21
17 March 5 Springtime in the Garden of England 9 20 May 5 Borders Country 42
18 March 5 Ludlow 9 23 May 3 Chelsea Flower Show 43
22 March 3 London Weekend 9 26 May 5 Cromer, Norfolk 43
24 March 5 Springtime in the Scottish Highlands 10 26 May 6 Isles of Lewis & Skye 28
25 March 5 Cambridge 10 31 May 4 Scarborough 44
29 March 3 Florimania 10 JUNE
29 March 5 Seaside Mystery Tour 11 02 June 6 Isle of Wight 44
31 March 2 Sunday Night Special St Anne’s 11 02 June 7 Connemara 22
APRIL 03 June 5 Llandudno 37
01 April 5 Warner – Alvaston Hall 11 05 June 10 Austrian Lakes & Mountains Zell am See 78/79
05 April 6 Doc Martin’s Cornwall 12 08 June 2 Chatsworth Flower Show 45
06 April 5 Sidmouth 12 09 June 5 Steaming through Scotland 29
07 April 2 Blackpool Big Band Weekend 12 09 June 6 Sussex by the Sea (Eastbourne) 45
07 April 4 Springtime in the Scottish Borders 13 14 June 7 Guernsey 72
08 April 5 Shropshire, Shrewsbury 13 16 June 5 Sidmouth 46
11 April 4 Ascot Spring Garden Show 13 16 June 9 Champagne & Ardennes 80/81
14 April 5 Isle of Man 14 17 June 5 Poole & The Jurassic Coast 46
14 April 5 Largs & Isle of Arran 14 21 June 3 Canals, Boats & Trains 47
15 April 4 Cotswold’s Springtime Surprises 15 21 June 4 The Isle of Arran 29
19 April 4 Easter in Chester 15 24 June 5 Warner – Nidd Hall 47
19 April 4 Easter in Scarborough 16 28 June 7 Orkney & The Isle of Hoy 30
22 April 5 The Sussex Coast, Eastbourne 16 30 June 5 Worthing & the South Coast 48
23 April 4 Touch of Class in the Highlands 17 JULY
23 April 4 West Country 17 04 July 5 Kent Show & Garden of England 48
25 April 5 Donegal Town – Music Weekend 18 05 July 3 Hampton Court Flower Show 49
26 April 4 Llandudno – Welsh Weekend 18 07 July 7 St Agnes 49
28 April 6 Isle of Wight 19 08 July 5 Trim 23
29 April 5 The Best of Northumbria 19 08 July 5 Potters Resort 50
29 April 10 Alassio - The Italian Riviera 74/75 11 July 5 Wartime Nostalgia 50
MAY 14 July 6 Ballyshannon 24
04 May 3 Yorkshire Tales 40 14 July 5 Dean Forest 51
05 May 5 A Taste of Wales 36 15 July 5 Wales on Rails, Criccieth 37
06 May 5 Severn Valley Safari & Shire Counties 41 21 July 5 Suffolk & Constable Country 51
10 May 3 Malvern Spring Show 41 21 July 7 Jersey 71
12 May 10 Italian Dolomites & Wurzburg 76/77 22 July 5 Northumbria 52
14 May 4 Balmoral Show 20 22 July 6 Classic Cornwall – Looe 52
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DATE DAYS DESTINATION PAGE DATE DAYS DESTINATION PAGE
26 July 3 Land Rover Experience 53 22 Sept 5 Folkestone & the Kent Coast 63
28 July 5 Orkney & Shetland Cruise 31 22 Sept 7 Kingdom of Kerry 26
28 July 10 Oberammergau & Bavarian Alps 82/83 23 Sept 5 Scarborough & the Yorkshire Coast 64
29 July 5 Paignton 53 23 Sept 5 Bournemouth 64
29 July 5 A Scottish Discovery 32 25 Sept 10 Annecy & Black Forest 90/91
AUGUST 29 Sept 5 Tenby 39
01 Aug 4 Countryfile Live 54 29 Sept 5 Cromer, Norfolk 43
02 Aug 3 Three Choirs Festival – Gloucester 54 30 Sept 5 Classic Cornwall – Looe 52
04 Aug 5 Farming in Aberdeenshire & Turiff Show 32 OCTOBER
05 Aug 5 Bristol, Bath & West Country 55 03 Oct 2 Liverpool & Manchester Ship Canal 65
05 Aug 3 Edinburgh Tattoo 34 04 Oct 4 Autumn Colours in the Cotswold’s 65
09 Aug 3 Mystery Weekend 70 06 Oct 5 Waterways of the West Country 66
11 Aug 5 Hampshire & the Solent 55 06 Oct 5 Pitlochry & the Enchanted Forest 35
11 Aug 5 Belfast (Stormont) 25 07 Oct 5 Autumn on the South Downs 66
12 Aug 5 Norfolk 56 07 Oct 10 Lake Garda 92/93
12 Aug 3 Liverpool 56 08 Oct 5 Llandudno 39
18 Aug 7 Monschau 84/85 13 Oct 2 Blackpool Illuminated Tram 67
19 Aug 5 Isle of Man 57 13 Oct 5 Alnwick & Northumbria 67
19 Aug 5 Steam Trains, Grand Union Canal 57 13 Oct 7 Galway 27
19 Aug 3 Edinburgh Tattoo 34 14 Oct 5 Autumn in Inverness-shire 35
21 Aug 4 Dorset Steam Fair 58 14 Oct 6 Isle of Wight 44
22 Aug 7 Hebridean Odyssey 33 16 Oct 5 Sidmouth 46
23 Aug 4 Pershore Plum Festival 58 20 Oct 5 Autumn in the Highlands 36
25 Aug 2 Durham B&B City Break 59 20 Oct 5 Lincolnshire Bomber Country 68
26 Aug 5 Cardiff 38 21 Oct 5 Warner – Nidd Hall 68
26 Aug 5 Warner – Cricket St Thomas 59 21 Oct 5 Western Front Experience 96
26 Aug 9 Norway 86/87 25 Oct 3 Royal London 69
31 Aug 2 Chatsworth Country Fair 60 26 Oct 11 Costa Brava 94/95
31 Aug 6 St Agnes 49 27 Oct 5 Seaside Mystery 70
SEPTEMBER 27 Oct 5 Malvern 69
01 Sept 5 Planes, Post & Lords 60 15 Nov 5 Paris Cruise 97
03 Sept 5 Dunster & Somerset Coast 61 Important Holiday Information 98/9
05 Sept 4 Pitlochry & the Braemar Gathering 34
08 Sept 5 Dorset Discovery 61
Your local family owned Coach Operator
09 Sept 4 Stratford-upon-Avon 62
10 Sept 7 Multi-Channel Islands 73
12 Sept 10 Carinthia – Lakes & Mountains 88/89
15 Sept 5 Isle of Anglesey 38
16 Sept 5 Clevedon 62
19 Sept 5 Windsor Castle & Chiltern Hills 63
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Please note we are now booking for these tours as they were in the previous Holiday Brochure – Single rooms are limited
Dorset Discovery B&B City Break Southport,
& The Jurassic Coast Durham Liverpool &
5 DAYS | 10-14 MARCH £329 2 DAYS | 16-17 MARCH £95 Lancashire Life
DEPOSIT: £30.00 per person DEPOSIT: £20.00 per person 5 DAYS | 17-21 MARCH £299
EXTRAS: Single supplement – £25.00
Dorset is a county of great beauty, boasting the
DEPOSIT: £30.00 per person
mildest climate in the UK and beyond the varied We offer you a superb, value for money weekend
EXTRAS: Single supplement - £80.00
coastline lies rolling countryside and unspoilt break in the City of Durham. Arranged on a bed
villages. Our itinerary features many of the TV and breakfast basis the weekend is yours to A tour to appreciate the best of the Red Rose
series Broadchurch filming locations, a behind the explore and dine at leisure. County as we enjoy a few days touring Lancashire
scenes tour of the RNLI College in Poole and the and Merseyside. Our base is the famous seaside
Overlooking the River Wear in the city centre, the
historic market town of Dorchester. Our base is the resort of Southport, where luxury accommodation
Radisson Blu Hotel in Durham is the perfect
family owned George Albert Hotel, providing has been arranged at the Ramada Plaza Hotel.
location to enjoy this quintessential English city
quality accommodation in a relaxing environment.
peppered with historical and cultural charms.
Sunday – A leisurely start we travel via Barton
Sunday – We journey via the main roads and Shop, dine and explore before taking a short walk
Grange Garden Centre and then onwards to
motorways to Dorchester for 4 nights half board back to the hotel. The city boasts several UNESCO
Southport, where we check in for 4 nights half
accommodation at the George Albert Hotel. World Heritage sites, as well as a maze of hilly,
board accommodation at the Ramada Plaza Hotel.
cobbled streets. Visit Durham Cathedral, Durham
Monday – Today we visit maritime Poole, beginning Monday – Today we head South along the coast to
Castle and Durham University.
with a fascinating tour of the RNLI College, where Crosby, home of ‘Another Place’ - the 100-cast
we learn how crews and lifeguards are trained. Free Saturday – We travel direct to Durham for a late iron, life-size figures, sculpted by Angel of the
time follows to explore the town with its quayside, morning arrival at the Radisson Blu for 1 night North artist, Antony Gormley. We continue to
shops and Europe’s largest natural harbour. bed and breakfast accommodation. Check in is Liverpool where you are free to explore this iconic
Tuesday – We head to West Bay on Dorset’s available from 3pm, so we will arrange for your city with its free museums, great shopping and
dramatic coastline, now famous as the location of luggage to be safely stored allowing you to check many attractions.
ITV’s drama ‘Broadchurch’, and then to nearby in at leisure. Tuesday – The famous market town of Chorley is
Bridport and onto Lyme Regis. Sunday – After breakfast our driver will be our destination this morning, a chance to browse
Wednesday – We spend the morning in available to load your luggage and then the day is one of the best markets in the region. Later we visit
Weymouth, a seaside resort that has ‘kept up with free for shopping and sightseeing. We depart Astley Hall, a museum and art gallery housed within
the times’ but still retains its coastal charms. Later approx. 4.30pm arriving home early evening. a Grade I listed historic house. We enjoy a guided
we return to Dorchester, where you can explore tour, bringing to life this fascinating location.
this historic market town. HOTEL Wednesday – Enjoy a free day in our home resort
Thursday – We depart after breakfast, arriving The RADISSON BLU HOTEL, DURHAM has where you can explore the scenic parks and
home early evening. a city centre, riverside location. All bedrooms are gardens, indulge in fabulous shopping along Lord
en suite with TV, tea making facilities, hairdryer, Street or stroll down the UK’s oldest iron pier.
HOTEL toiletries and Wi-Fi. There is a restaurant, gym &
Thursday – We depart after breakfast, returning
The GEORGE ALBERT is a private, family spa with swimming pool, jacuzzi, sauna and steam
home via Oswaldtwistle Mill, arrive early evening.
owned hotel offering modern facilities with a room. There is a lift.
distinctive friendly atmosphere. All bedrooms are HOTEL
PRICE INCLUDES
en suite with TV, telephone, tea making facilities, The RAMADA PLAZA SOUTHPORT is
hairdryer and Wi-Fi. The spa facilities in the hotel 1 night bed & breakfast
located at the heart of the waterfront
offer sauna, steam room, Jacuzzi and beauty Luxury coach travel development on the promenade. Facilities include
treatments which need to be booked and paid for Services of experienced tour driver a fitness suite, the Marine Brasserie Restaurant,
on an individual basis direct with the salon. There plus a bar and lounge area. All bedrooms are en
is a lift. suite with TV, tea making facilities, hairdryer, safe,
iron & ironing board and Wi-Fi. There is a lift.
PRICE INCLUDES
4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast PRICE INCLUDES
Luxury coach travel 4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast
Services of experienced tour driver Luxury coach travel
EXCURSIONS – guided tour of RNLI College, Services of experienced tour driver
Poole EXCURSIONS – entry and guided tour of
Astley Hall
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Please note we are now booking for these tours as they were in the previous Holiday Brochure – Single rooms are limited
NEW NEW
HOTEL HOTEL
Springtime in the Ludlow London Weekend
Garden of England Shropshire Hills and the ‘Bargain Break’
& the Kent Coast Black & White Trail 3 DAYS | 22-24 MARCH £149
5 DAYS | 17-21 MARCH £359 5 DAYS | 18-22 MARCH £319 DEPOSIT: £20.00 per person
EXTRAS: Single supplement – £40.00
DEPOSIT: £30.00 per person DEPOSIT: £30.00 per person
London is ideal for an action-packed weekend,
The county of Kent has an irresistible charm and This tour features the town of Ludlow with its rich in history and pageantry. The city’s theatres,
is home to some of the most attractive gardens in spectacular castle, attractive high street and museums and art galleries are among the finest in
the UK, this tour shows some of the best Kent has market square. Other excursions take us through the world. Our coach will transfer you in and out
to offer. Discover the cathedral city of the Shropshire Hills, follow the famous ‘Black & of London at certain times to coincide with
Canterbury, visit Sandwich Secret Gardens and White Trail’ and enjoy time in the cathedral city theatre performances, or for those who wish to
Leeds Castle. We are pleased to have secured of Hereford. 4-star accommodation has been be more independent you can use the direct
accommodation at the Best Western Plus arranged at the Hallmark Stourport Manor Hotel. mainline railway located close by.
Burlington Hotel, set in tranquil surroundings and
overlooking the English Channel. Monday – We travel to Trentham Shopping Village Friday – We depart early and travel to London for
& Garden Centre before continuing to Stourport 2 nights bed & breakfast accommodation at the St
Sunday – We journey via the main roads and for 4 nights half board accommodation at the Giles Hotel, Feltham. Check in at approximately 4-
motorways to Folkestone, Kent for 4 nights half Hallmark Stourport Manor Hotel. Enjoy a 5 pm then the coach will take you into central
board accommodation at the Best Western Plus welcome drink and cake on arrival. London. There will be a return transfer back to
Burlington Hotel. Tuesday - We take an excursion through the un- the hotel at 11:00pm or make your own way back.
Monday – We travel to Canterbury where the spoilt villages known as the ‘Black & White Trail’. Saturday – Enjoy a full day in the Capital, why not
skyline is dominated by the Cathedral, parts of We continue to Hereford for free time to discover take a flight on the London Eye or indulge in some
which date back to the 12th century. We continue one of England’s most charming cities. designer shopping. A trip to London is not
to Sandwich to discover the delights of the Wednesday - We enjoy a visit to the Secret Hills complete without going to see one of the
Sandwich Secret Gardens. Discovery Centre, giving an insight into the lovely wonderful theatre productions. We will offer a
Tuesday – We visit Tenterden known as the 'Jewel Shropshire Hills before continuing to Shrewsbury. coach transfer into London at 9.30 am – return
of the Weald', before continuing to Rye via the transfer at 7.00pm, or make your own way back.
Thursday - 'We transfer to the Ludlow Food
interesting church in the village of Brookland. We Centre, a showcase for local foodstuffs. We spend Sunday – After breakfast we travel to Oxford for
return to Folkestone for free time in your resort. the remainder of the day in Ludlow with its some free time to explore the ‘city of dreaming
Wednesday – We include a visit to the breath- beautiful Parish Church and wide range of spires’. We continue our journey home arriving
taking Leeds Castle with its spectacular moat independent shops. into our local area mid to late evening.
setting and 500 acres of beautiful parkland and Friday - We travel home via the Wrexham County HOTEL
formal gardens. Borough Museum & Archives and enjoy a break in
The ST GILES HOTEL is situated at Feltham,
Thursday – We return home via the main roads Wrexham, arriving into our local area late afternoon.
close to Heathrow Airport and a short walk from
and motorways, arriving early evening.
HOTEL Feltham Mainline Railway Station. All bedrooms
HOTEL The HALLMARK STOURPORT MANOR is a are en suite with TV, telephone, tea making
country house hotel set within 23 acres of facilities, hairdryer and Wi-Fi. Hugo’s restaurant
The BEST WESTERN PLUS BURLINGTON
grounds. All bedrooms are en suite with TV, tea and bar is perfect for a relaxed dinner. There is a
HOTEL is a stylish, Victorian hotel ideally situated
making facilities and Wi-Fi. The public areas lift.
near the main town centre of Folkestone and set
within its own grounds overlooking the English include spacious, attractive lounges for relaxing in
PRICE INCLUDES
Channel. All bedrooms are en suite with TV, comfort and luxury. There is a health and leisure
club with heated indoor swimming pool, spa and 2 nights bed & English breakfast
telephone, tea making facilities and Wi-Fi. There
is a restaurant and two bars. There is a lift. sauna and gym. There is no lift. Luxury coach travel
Services of experienced tour driver
PRICE INCLUDES PRICE INCLUDES
Transfers into London as stated
4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast 4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast
Please note: We advise you not to book
Luxury coach travel Luxury coach travel
Theatre Tickets until 6 weeks prior to the tour
Services of experienced tour driver Services of experienced tour driver departure date in case of the unlikely event
EXCURSIONS – entrance to Sandwich EXCURSIONS - entry to Shropshire Hills that the tour cancels due to low numbers.
Secret Gardens and Leeds Castle Discovery Centre There will be no reimbursement for unused
tickets.
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NEW NEW
HOTEL TOUR
© Historic Royal Palaces
Springtime in the Cambridge, Florimania
Scottish Highlands Bury St Edmunds at Hampton Court
5 DAYS | 24-28 MARCH £375 & Duxford 3 DAYS | 29-31 MARCH £239
DEPOSIT: £30.00 per person 5 DAYS | 25-29 MARCH £369 DEPOSIT: £20.00 per person
Join us on this Springtime break as we explore EXTRAS: Single supplement – £50.00
DEPOSIT: £30.00 per person
the North & West Scottish Highlands as the spring A new tour for all the flower lovers amongst you.
season unfolds. From our base in Beauly we visit A mid-week break into the counties of We visit historic Hampton Court Palace for the
Pitlochry and the Cairngorms National Park, Cambridgeshire and Suffolk, including some Florimania event, featuring the beautiful
Inverness, Dingwall and the world-famous interesting visits to showcase this corner of interiors dressed with vibrant floral displays and
Inverewe Gardens. England. We visit the Imperial War Museum at the sweet scent of spring blooms. We also
Duxford, Cambridge, Ely and Bury St Edmunds. include visits to Waterperry Gardens and Royal
Sunday – We travel to Pitlochry for a break before Our accommodation is the 3-star Holiday Inn on Leamington Spa, making this the perfect Spring
continuing through the Cairngorms National Park the outskirts of Cambridge. break or Mother’s Day treat!
to The Priory Hotel, Beauly for 4 nights half board
accommodation. Monday – We travel South and enjoy a break in Friday – We journey via Waterperry Gardens near
Monday – We travel to Drumnadrochit on the the historic town of Stamford. Later we continue Oxford, with its beautiful ornamental displays,
Western shore of Loch Ness before spending time to Cambridge for 4 nights half board plant centre, gift shop and café. We then
in Inverness, the Cultural Capital of the Highlands. accommodation at the Holiday Inn. continue to Shepperton London Holiday Inn for 2
Tuesday – Heading north to Dingwall and Tuesday – Today we visit the superb Imperial War nights half board accommodation.
Cromarty Firth, Tain and Dornoch. Museum at Duxford, formerly an RAF base, today Saturday – One of the highlights of our trip today
it is Europe’s foremost aviation museum. as we visit Henry VIII’s Hampton Court Palace and
Wednesday – Today we journey to the west coast
and include entry to Inverewe Gardens, a lush, Wednesday – Our first stop is the city of Ely, here experience all the history, enhanced with the
tropical oasis perched on a peninsula at the edge you have chance to visit the cathedral or stroll colourful floral displays of Florimania. As well as
of Loch Ewe amid the rugged landscape of Wester around the town. Later we transfer to the market the state apartments there are the magnificent
Ross. This world-famous 21-hectare historic town of Bury St Edmunds with its famous Abbey palace gardens, the Chapel Royal, Cumberland Art
garden is one of Scotland’s most popular Gardens and connections with Dickens. Gallery and the Baroque Palace of William & Mary
botanical attractions. Thursday – We make our way into Cambridge and – all the ingredients for an unforgettable day!
Thursday – We travel home via the main roads meet our guide for a tour around this University Sunday – We depart after breakfast and travel via
and motorways, arriving into our local area late city. We finish the tour at the American Cemetery, the Regency town of Royal Leamington Spa, with
then enjoy free time to explore the city at leisure. its wide boulevards and impressive mix of
afternoon.
Friday – We depart for home via Rutland Water, independent stores and eateries. Arrive into our
HOTEL Oakham and Melton Mowbray, arriving early evening. local area early evening.
The PRIORY HOTEL BEAULY is a traditional
HOTEL HOTEL
building situated on the picturesque village
square, an ideal location for enjoying the beauty The HOLIDAY INN CAMBRIDGE is set in The HOLIDAY INN LONDON - SHEPPERTON
of the North & West Highlands. All bedrooms are countryside just 2 miles from Cambridge. There is is a modern hotel set in 11 acres of parkland.
en suite with TV, telephone, tea making facilities, a restaurant, bar, indoor swimming pool, steam There is a leisure club with indoor pool, jacuzzi,
hairdryer and Wi-Fi. There is an open plan room, jacuzzi, sauna and gym. All bedrooms are steam room, gym and spa treatments. All
restaurant with central fireplace and small lounge en suite with TV, telephone, tea making facilities, bedrooms are en suite with TV, tea making
area with a bar. There is a lift. hairdryer, iron & ironing board, safe and Wi-Fi. facilities, hairdryer and Wi-Fi. There is a lift.
There is no lift but ground floor rooms are
PRICE INCLUDES available.
PRICE INCLUDES
4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast 2 nights dinner, bed & breakfast
PRICE INCLUDES Luxury coach travel
Luxury coach travel
4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast Services of experienced tour driver
Services of experienced tour driver
Luxury coach travel EXCURSIONS – entry to Waterperry
EXCURSIONS – entry to Inverewe Gardens
Services of experienced tour driver Gardens and Florimania at Hampton Court
Services of local guide in Cambridge
EXCURSIONS – entry to Imperial War
Museum, Duxford
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Seaside Sunday Night Alvaston Hall
Mystery Tour Special Cheshire
5 DAYS | 29 MAR–2 APR £319 St Anne’s on Sea 5 DAYS | 1-5 APRIL £389
DEPOSIT: £30.00 per person including Mother’s Day Lunch DEPOSIT: £30.00 per person
At Warner the emphasis is on great food and
Can’t decide where to go? 2 DAYS | 31 MAR-1 APR £115 entertainment with an exciting variety of live
Then let us decide for you. performances with music, dancing and comedy -
DEPOSIT: £20.00 per person
all exclusively for adults. We return to the
This break will appeal to those of you who have a EXTRAS: Single supplement – None
impressive Alvaston Hall Hotel, a grand country
‘Spirit of Adventure’ and the sheer fun of simply house, in the glorious Cheshire Countryside.
The classic seaside resort of St Anne’s on Sea is a
not-knowing, all we can divulge is the date and Simply relax and enjoy the excellent facilities or
Lancashire coastal gem. The Edwardian town
the price. We can guarantee a comfortable hotel, join us on one of our optional excursions.
centre has been regenerated over recent years
3 course dinners each evening, good company
and is now a haven of tranquility. Situated on the
and one of our excellent tour drivers. There will Monday – Morning departure we travel via
seafront, our base is the ‘Inn on the Prom’ where
be interesting and enjoyable days out throughout Liverpool with free time to explore. We continue
we have arranged a 2 course Mothers-Day Lunch
the tour. via the new Mersey Gateway Bridge to Alvaston
and overnight half board accommodation.
Hall Hotel for 4 nights half board accommodation.
Friday – Morning departure for our Mystery You have time to enjoy the superb facilities before
Sunday – We depart early morning travelling to
‘Seaside’ Destination making suitable stops en dinner and the evening cabaret entertainment.
Barton Grange Garden Centre, with its stunning
route. We check in for 4 nights half board
indoor displays, gifts, Farm Shop and Cook Shop. Tuesday – Join our excursion to Stoke-on-Trent
accommodation at our comfortable hotel.
We later transfer to the Inn on the Prom Hotel and the Potteries Museum and Art Gallery, or if
EXCURSIONS Saturday - Monday – We will include St Anne’s, where a Mother’s Day 2 course carvery you prefer just to relax in the hotel and enjoy the
some interesting days out to highlight the very lunch will be served and overnight half board facilities on offer. After our evening meal enjoy
best that our Mystery location has to offer. There accommodation has been arranged. After lunch, the fantastic live performance.
will also be plenty of time to relax and enjoy our there will be entertainment in the hotel or take a Wednesday – A free day to enjoy the activities
home resort. stroll along the sea front. taking place in the hotel. Once again, this evening
Tuesday – Depart for home arriving back into our Monday – After breakfast we will take a leisurely you enjoy fine dining followed by live entertainment.
local area early evening. drive up the coast via Blackpool, continuing to Thursday – A morning visit to Blakemere Village,
Cleveleys & Fleetwood. We depart for home late returning via the village of Tarporley and the
HOTEL afternoon, arriving into our local area early famous Old Fire Station Chocolate Shop. Enjoy
The MYSTERY HOTEL occupies a sea front evening. our final evening of entertainment.
position with splendid views. All bedrooms are
ensuite with TV, hairdryer, tea making facilities. HOTEL Friday – We travel home making a suitable stop en
The restaurant offers an excellent choice menu, route, arriving into our local area late afternoon.
The INN ON THE PROM is a stylish hotel
often using local farm produce. Leisure facilities with 4 generations of family working in the
include sauna and spa, and entertainment is
HOTEL
business. It provides a perfect combination of
provided each evening. There is a lift. quality, warmth and courteous service. All
The ALVASTON HALL HOTEL is nestled in
the rolling countryside of Cheshire, facilities
bedrooms are en suite with TV, telephone, tea
PRICE INCLUDES making facilities, hairdryer, room safe and Wi-Fi.
include restaurant, lounge, bar and leisure suite
4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast with indoor swimming pool, gym, sauna, and
There is a health club and spa including fully
beauty salon. There is also a 9-hole golf course
Luxury coach travel heated pool, jacuzzi, sauna and gym. The
and driving range. All bedrooms are en suite with
Services of experienced tour driver restaurant boasts all ingredients freshly prepared
TV, telephone, tea making facilities, hairdryer, safe,
from local produce. There is a lift.
EXCURSIONS – excluding any entry fees lounge chairs and Wi-Fi. There is a lift.
PRICE INCLUDES
PRICE INCLUDES
1 night dinner, bed & breakfast plus 2
4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast
course carvery lunch
Luxury coach travel
Luxury coach travel
Services of experienced tour driver
Services of experienced tour driver
4 nights entertainment
EXCURSIONS – excluding any entry fees
EXCURSIONS – excluding any entry fees
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Doc Martin’s Sidmouth Big Band Weekend
Cornwall 5 DAYS | 6–10 APRIL £379 Blackpool
Inc Cornwall Spring Garden DEPOSIT: £30.00 per person 2 DAYS | 7-8 APRIL £149
Only a few double rooms available
Show & The Eden Project Sidmouth is a lovely seaside town on the South
DEPOSIT: £20.00 per person
Devon coast, nestled beneath majestic red cliffs. A weekend not to be missed, only a short distance
6 DAYS | 5-10 APRIL £459 from home, with an evening to relive the era of
It is a charming, unspolit sanctuary from the
excesses of modern day tourism, famed for its Jazz orchestras and Big Bands featuring The Dave
DEPOSIT: £60.00 per person
wealth of fine architecture. Our accomodation is Windle Band and Lynne Fox. All this takes place in
Once again, we visit the Cornwall Spring Garden at the Kingswood & Devoran Hotel, which boasts the comfortable surroundings of the 4-star Grand
Show (Cornwall’s answer to the Chelsea Flower a superb location and a great reputation for its Hotel Blackpool, located on the North Shore.
Show) and Port Isaac, the film location for the TV ambiance, service and hospitality.
series Doc Martin. We also include the Eden Sunday – Morning departure we travel to Barton
Project and the Lost Gardens of Heligan. Saturday – We journey to Sidmouth for 4 nights Grange Garden Centre before continuing to
half board accommodation at the Kingswood & Blackpool for overnight half-board
Friday – We journey to St Agnes for 5 nights half Devoran Hotel. accommodation at the Grand Hotel Blackpool.
board accommodation at the Rosemundy Hotel. After check in there will be some free time to
Sunday – We drive along the coast to Lyme Regis,
Saturday – We spend a full day at the Cornwall relax and make use of the leisure facilities.
a town nicknamed ‘The Pearl of Dorset’. Later we
Spring Garden Show, famous for showcasing some Following dinner, get those dancing shoes ready
visit West Bay and Bridport before returning to
of the very best examples of Springtime for an evening of music and entertainment from
the hotel.
horticultural beauty. the Big Band favourites.
Monday – A free day to enjoy the delights of this
Sunday – A full day visit to the award-winning Monday – Following a leisurely breakfast, we take
Regency resort. A stroll along the promenade is a
Eden Project, the largest indoor rainforest in the a drive along the promenade to Cleveleys where
must before returning to the hotel for included
world. we enjoy a short break. Later we continue to the
tea and cakes.
classic seaside resort of St Anne’s with its unique
Monday – We visit the fishing port of Padstow Tuesday – We travel South-West today and head Edwardian town centre and delightful promenade
then continue to Port Isaac made famous as the along the coast to Budleigh Salterton, set within away from the hustle and bustle of Blackpool.
film location for the TV series ‘Doc Martin’. A walk an area of outstanding natural beauty. Later we We depart for home mid-afternoon.
around Port Isaac (Portwenn) takes you past many travel to Exmouth and Dawlish before returning to
of the filmed locations. the hotel. HOTEL
Tuesday – We visit the fascinating Lost Gardens of Wednesday – Depart and travel home, arriving The GRAND HOTEL BLACKPOOL (formerly
Heligan and call at the pretty fishing village of early evening. Hilton) is situated on Blackpool’s North Shore
Mevagissey on our return. overlooking the beach and promenade. There is
Wednesday – We travel via the main roads and HOTEL an on-site health club with indoor swimming pool,
motorways. Arrive home early evening. The KINGSWOOD & DEVORAN HOTEL is at steam room and sauna. All bedrooms are en suite
the centre of Sidmouth's Regency seafront yet with TV, radio, tea making facilities, hairdryer, safe
HOTEL close to the town centre. The lounges overlook and Wi-Fi. Enjoy the sea views from the bright and
The ROSEMUNDY HOTEL is a family run the sea and enjoy stunning views. All bedrooms airy restaurant and laze on the comfortable sofas
hotel set in secluded, sheltered gardens and are en suite with TV, telephone, radio, tea making in the cosy bar. There is a lift.
woodlands, yet close to the main street in the facilities and Wi-Fi. As befits a building of this era
village of St Agnes. All bedrooms are en suite the bedrooms have their own individual character PRICE INCLUDES
with TV, telephone, tea making facilities and Wi-Fi. varying in style and size. There is a lift to most 1 night buffet dinner, bed & breakfast
There is no lift but rooms are on the ground and bedrooms although many still have steps to climb. Luxury coach travel
first floor.
PRICE INCLUDES Services of experienced tour driver
PRICE INCLUDES 4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast Big Band Entertainment Package
5 nights dinner, bed & breakfast Luxury coach travel
Luxury coach travel Services of experienced tour driver
Services of experienced tour driver EXCURSIONS – excluding any entry fees
EXCURSIONS – entry to Cornwall Spring
Garden Show, the Eden Project and the
Lost Gardens of Heligan
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NEW NEW NEW
HOTEL TOUR TOUR
Springtime in the Shropshire, The Ascot Spring
Scottish Borders Shrewsbury & Garden Show
4 DAYS | 7-10 APRIL £299 Ironbridge Gorge Waterperry, Windsor & Savill
DEPOSIT: £30.00 per person 5 DAYS | 8-12 APRIL £359 4 DAYS | 11-14 APRIL £299
EXTRAS: Single supplement – £75.00
DEPOSIT: £30.00 per person DEPOSIT: £30.00 per person
Our base for this tour is the Barony Castle Hotel, a EXTRAS: Single supplement – £55.00
real Scottish castle situated near Peebles in the This new tour features many of the highlights of
Scottish Borders. Behind the impressive stone tranquil Shropshire. We visit the unspoilt towns
A brand-new tour that takes us to the Ascot
façade lies a lovely modern hotel set in 25 acres of Shrewsbury and Oswestry, Ironbridge Gorge,
Spring Garden Show set on the sunny south side
of mature garden and woodland. We enjoy a visit the British Ironwork Centre and Blists Hill
of Ascot’s grandstand, the new garden show
to Floors Castle, a day in Edinburgh with included Victorian Town. Add to this the scenic borders and
boasts top quality horticulture in a stunning
guided tour and a trip to Dawyck Botanic Garden. the relaxing Buckatree Hall Hotel and this is a
setting. To complement the holiday, we visit
tour not to be missed!
Waterperry Gardens, Savill Gardens and spend
Sunday – We journey to Houghton Hall Garden
Monday – Travelling South via Trentham Shopping time in the iconic city of Windsor.
Centre, Carlisle. We continue via Hadrian’s Wall to
Otterburn Mill (lunch stop) then to Peebles for 3 Village & Garden Centre, we continue to the
Thursday – We travel South to Waterperry
nights half board accommodation at the Barony Buckatree Hall Hotel for 4 nights half board
Gardens, made famous by Beatrix Havergal who
Castle Hotel. accommodation.
established her School of Horticulture for Ladies
Monday – This morning we visit Floors Castle, with Tuesday – Today we drive through the picturesque here from 1932 to 1971. We continue to the Best
its collection of fine art, porcelain, tapestries and Shropshire countryside to Wenlock Edge and Western Plus Reading Moat House Hotel for 3
grand rooms. After a stroll around the beautiful Ludlow, with its castle and medieval buildings. nights half board accommodation.
gardens, enjoy a coffee in the Courtyard Café. We Later we continue to Bridgenorth.
Friday – We spend the day at the Ascot Spring
will have free time in the market town of Kelso. Wednesday – This morning we travel to the Garden Show. This high-quality boutique event
Tuesday – We travel to Edinburgh and will be vibrant market town of Oswestry. After free time showcasing Britain’s finest established and
joined by a local guide, bringing the colour and to browse the independent shops we head to the emerging horticultural talent has been created
history of Scotland’s capital to life. Later you will British Ironwork Centre, with its metal sculptures with the gardening enthusiast in mind.
have free time to explore the shops, attractions and arts & crafts demos. Later we continue to
Saturday – Today we spend time in Royal Windsor
and scenery this great city has on offer. Shrewsbury, on the banks of the River Severn and
and visit Savill Garden, appreciating one of the
packed with black & white buildings.
Wednesday – We depart and travel to Dawyck finest royal gardens within Windsor Great Park.
Botanic Garden, one of the world’s finest arboreta. Thursday – The World Heritage site of Ironbridge The remainder of the day is free to explore the
Enjoy the seasonal displays of exotic and native Gorge is our destination this morning. After time iconic city of Windsor.
plants that provide a breath-taking backdrop of to explore the village we continue to Blists Hill, a
Sunday – We travel home via the Cotswold
colour at this time of year. Continuing South we bustling recreation of a Victorian town complete
villages of Burford & Bourton on the Water,
arrive into our local area late afternoon. with a chemist’s, grocers, sweet shop and pub.
Broadway & Alcester, arriving into the local area
Friday – We travel home via Chester, arriving into early evening.
HOTEL our local area late afternoon.
The BARONY CASTLE HOTEL is located 17 HOTEL
HOTEL
miles south of Edinburgh in the Scottish Borders. The BEST WESTERN PLUS READING MOAT
There is a restaurant and bar area. All bedrooms The BUCKATREE HALL HOTEL, TELFORD is HOUSE is set in peaceful landscaped gardens on
are en suite with TV, tea making facilities, set in mature gardens and offers very comfortable the banks of the River Lodden. After your day out
hairdryer, iron & ironing board and Wi-Fi. There is accommodation. There is a bar, lounge and enjoy a drink in the hotel’s own pub, the Poacher.
a leisure suite with indoor pool, jacuzzi, sauna and restaurant. All bedrooms are en suite with TV, All bedrooms are en suite with TV, telephone,
gym. There is a lift to some bedrooms. telephone, tea making facilities, safe and Wi-Fi. hairdryer, tea making facilities and Wi-Fi. There is
There is a lift. a gym and health & fitness centre. There is a lift.
PRICE INCLUDES
3 nights dinner, bed & breakfast PRICE INCLUDES PRICE INCLUDES
Luxury coach travel 4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast 3 nights dinner, bed & breakfast
Services of experienced tour driver 2 nights entertainment Luxury coach travel
Services of local guide in Edinburgh (Tue am) Luxury coach travel Services of experienced tour driver
EXCURSIONS – entry to Floors Castle, Services of experienced tour driver EXCURSIONS – entry to Waterperry
guided tour of Edinburgh and entry to EXCURSIONS – British Ironwork Centre and Gardens, the Ascot Spring Garden Show
Dawyck Botanic Garden entry to Blists Hill Victorian Town and Savill Garden
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Isle of Man Largs and Isle of Arran
Based in Douglas 5 DAYS | 14-18 APRIL £329
5 DAYS | 14-18 APRIL £429 DEPOSIT: £30.00 per person
DEPOSIT: £30.00 per person The Scottish seaside resort of Largs glimpse into daily Glasgow life in
provides the perfect location to the early to mid-20th Century.
Like a stepping-stone in the Irish Thursday – We depart after an early explore the lovely region around A coach transfer into the centre will
Sea midway between England and breakfast and transfer to the port at the Firth of Clyde, enhanced at this be offered for those who would
Ireland, the Isle of Man has Douglas to catch the morning boat time of year by the stunning colours prefer to explore the city.
attracted visitors for many years. It to Heysham. Arrive home mid- of Spring. We visit Dumfries House, Thursday – This morning we travel
has something to offer everyone afternoon. recently featured on Countyfile, the to Dumfries House, an 18th Century
and Douglas is an ideal base from delightful Isle of Arran (including a house and estate which was saved
which to explore the beautiful HOTEL light lunch) and the famous Loch by the patronage of Prince Charles
island. We are pleased to offer this The RUTLAND HOTEL is Lomond. Our base is the and restored to its former glory. We
holiday staying at the stylish located off Queens Promenade and Willowbank Hotel, a Bibby’s continue South and arrive into our
Rutland Hotel. boasts stunning views across favourite with a reputation for local area late afternoon.
Douglas Bay. There is a bar, lounge excellent cuisine.
Sunday – Morning departure, we and restaurant. All bedrooms are en HOTEL
include a coffee stop in Levens en Sunday – We journey North via
suite with TV, telephone, tea making The STB WILLOWBANK HOTEL
route to Heysham for the afternoon facilities, hairdryer, iron & ironing Moffat, Lochwinnoch and Kilbirnie.
is a modern hotel with a reputation
crossing to Douglas. Our board and Wi-Fi. There is a lift. We continue to Largs for 4 nights
for excellent cuisine. There is a
accommodation is 4 nights half Please note - there are 9 steep steps half board accommodation at the
restaurant, bar lounge, quiet lounge
board at the Rutland Hotel, Douglas. up to the hotel entrance. Willowbank Hotel.
and function room, which are
EXCURSIONS: Monday – A full day trip to the situated on the ground floor. All
• Our local guide will provide PRICE INCLUDES magnificent Isle of Arran described bedrooms are en suite with TV,
interesting commentary as we 4 nights dinner, bed & as `Scotland in miniature’. We enjoy telephone and tea making facilities.
enjoy 2 full day tours of both the breakfast including one free a guided journey around the islands Wi-Fi is available in most public
North & South of the Island. drink with dinner on each spectacular coastline taking in some areas. There is no lift but all rooms
• A half-day tour to the Laxey Wheel evening (wine, house beer or of the most sublime views in are on the ground and first floors.
(entry not included). The soft drink) Scotland, complimented by the
afternoon is free to explore the 2 nights entertainment wonderful colours of the Spring PRICE INCLUDES
capital – why not take a ride on season. A light lunch is included 4 nights dinner, bed &
Coffee & biscuits on outward
the Manx Electric Railway, which is today. breakfast plus 1 lunch
journey to Heysham
just minutes walk from the hotel. Tuesday – We visit Dunoon, one of Luxury coach travel
Luxury coach travel
the Firth of Clyde’s foremost resorts,
Services of experienced tour Services of experienced tour
then continue to Inveraray, returning
driver driver
via the shores of Loch Lomond.
Services of Local Guide for 2 2 nights entertainment
Wednesday – Today we follow the
days Ayrshire Coast via Wemyss Bay to Return ferry travel to Arran &
Return ferry travel Glasgow. We begin with a visit to services of a guide
EXCURSIONS – excluding any the Riverside Museum (free entry) EXCURSIONS – entry to
entry fees home to over 3,000 objects that Dumfries House
detail Glasgow’s rich past to a
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Cotswold’s Easter in Chester
Springtime Surprises Based at the 4 star Queen Hotel
4 DAYS | 15-18 APRIL £319 4 DAYS | 19-22 APRIL £315
DEPOSIT: £30.00 per person EXTRAS: Single supplement – £60.00 DEPOSIT: £30.00 per person EXTRAS: Single supplement – £75.00
The excellent Best Western Thursday – Departing the hotel, we If you are looking for something Monday – Our return journey home
Blunsdon House Hotel is our base travel via Stratford-upon-Avon, an special this Easter then this tour is takes us via Liverpool where the day
for this mid-week Springtime historic town in the heart of England, for you. Based at the award-winning is free to enjoy its unique
break, featuring visits to and the birthplace of William Hallmark Hotel The Queen, in the attractions and large collection of
fascinating Chavenage House, Shakespeare. We continue our centre of Chester you will be museums and galleries. We arrive
Abbey House Gardens and the spa journey arriving into the local area guaranteed an unforgettable time back into our local area late
resort of Bath. early evening. with 4 star luxury. We enjoy a visit afternoon.
to the impressive Ellesmere Port
Monday – We travel South via HOTEL Inland Waterway Museum and have HOTEL
Evesham and include entry to the The BEST WESTERN free time in Liverpool and Chester. The HALLMARK HOTEL THE
Almonry Museum and Heritage PREMIER COLLECTION BLUNSDON QUEEN, CHESTER, is in the city
Centre, a 14th Century building HOUSE HOTEL, located on the Friday – We travel to Ellesmere Port centre, a beautiful stately building
which now houses a unique outskirts of Swindon. It is set in 30 Inland Waterway Museum to enjoy a with vaulted ceilings, spectacular
collection of artefacts as well as acres of Wiltshire countryside, with guided tour of the museum and a staircases and regal public areas. All
exhibitions of the history of the very high standards and facilities short cruise on the Shropshire Union bedrooms are en suite with TV,
area. We continue through include an indoor pool, spa and Canal. Late afternoon we continue to telephone, tea making facilities,
traditional Cotswold scenery to the sauna. All bedrooms are en suite Chester for 3 nights half-board hairdryer, iron/trouser press and Wi-
Best Western Blunsdon House with TV, telephone, tea making accommodation at the Hallmark Fi. There is a restaurant and cocktail
Hotel near Swindon for 3 nights facilities, hairdryer, minibar and Wi- Hotel The Queen. Enjoy a welcome bar. There is a lift.
half board accommodation. Fi. The lovely restaurant offers good glass of buck’s fizz before dinner.
Tuesday – We transfer to fresh food and there are also 3 bars Saturday – A free day at leisure for PRICE INCLUDES
Chavenage House, which recently to relax in. There is a lift. you to enjoy the city of Chester, 3 nights dinner, bed &
featured on the Channel 4 arguably the richest city in Britain breakfast & Sunday lunch
documentary series ‘You Can't Get PRICE INCLUDES for archaeological and architectural Luxury coach travel
the Staff’. We include a guided tour 3 nights dinner, bed & treasures dating from Roman times.
Services of experienced tour
around the Manor virtually breakfast Stroll around the city walls, relax by
driver
unchanged for 400 years. We enjoy Luxury coach travel the River Dee or enjoy retail therapy
a short break in Tetbury before a in the shopping precincts. EXCURSIONS – entry to
Services of experienced tour Ellesmere Port Inland
visit to Abbey House Gardens. Sunday – The morning is free before
driver Waterway Museum and cruise
Wednesday – Today we visit Bath we return to the hotel for an
Services of guide in Bath on the Shropshire Canal
where we will be joined by a local included Easter Sunday Lunch. An
guide who will take us on a coach EXCURSIONS – entry to optional Welsh coastal drive this
tour of the city. The remainder of Almonry Museum and afternoon before your evening meal
the day is free for shopping and Heritage Centre, Chavenage which will be a light buffet.
sightseeing. House and Abbey House
Gardens
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NEW
HOTEL
NEW
ITINERARY
Easter in Scarborough The Sussex Coast
4 DAYS | 19-22 APRIL £299 Eastbourne
DEPOSIT: £30.00 per person 5 DAYS | 22-26 APRIL £399
Enjoy your Easter weekend in HOTEL DEPOSIT: £30.00 per person
Scarborough, a holiday destination
The RED LEA HOTEL is situated
that really does have it all; We are pleased to present a new Anne Boleyn. Learn about the
in an elegant Victorian mid-terrace
dramatic cliffs and castle headland, hotel for our Eastbourne tour as we castle’s rich and varied 700-year
on Scarborough’s South Cliff, close
award-winning beaches, historic stay at the excellent View Hotel, history and view the fine furniture,
to the Cliff Lift. The town centre,
harbour, great attractions, booming located on the Grand Parade and tapestries, antiques and important
castle and bustling harbour are only
town centre and a warm Yorkshire boasting fantastic sea views. A collection of Tudor paintings. We
a short stroll away. All bedrooms are
welcome from our hosts at the Red change to the itinerary includes a return to Eastbourne via Royal
en suite with TV, tea making facilities
Lea. We include visits to Thirsk and visit to the majestic Hever Castle, a Tunbridge Wells.
and Wi-Fi. Relax in the comfortable
Helmsley, Whitby and York. relaxing train journey on the Friday – Depart for home via the
lounges or enjoy the fully heated
indoor swimming pool. Please note famous Bluebell Line and a visit to main roads and motorways.
Friday – We travel via Thirsk and Sheffield Park Gardens.
there are eight steps up into the Arriving into the local area early
Helmsley en route to Scarborough
hotel with handrails. There is a lift. evening.
for 3 nights half board Monday – We journey via the main
accommodation at the Red Lea roads and motorways to Eastbourne HOTEL
PRICE INCLUDES
Hotel. for 4 nights half board
3 nights dinner, bed & The VIEW HOTEL is located on
Saturday – We journey to Thornton- accommodation at the View Hotel.
breakfast Eastbourne’s Grand Parade, ideal for
le-Dale then onto Pickering before Tuesday – A free day to enjoy the a stroll along the promenade and
travelling over the North York Moors Luxury coach travel resort of Eastbourne with its pier within easy access of the shops and
to Goathland. Services of experienced tour and seafront, museums and art main town. All bedrooms are en
Sunday – A day to enjoy an driver galleries, parks and gardens, shops, suite with TV, tea making facilities,
excursion to Robin Hoods Bay and EXCURSIONS – excluding any bars and restaurants. hairdryer, safe and Wi-Fi. There is a
then to Whitby. entry fees Wednesday – Spring blooms feature lift.
Monday – We travel home via York today as we visit Sheffield Park
where you can visit the award- Gardens, an informal landscape PRICE INCLUDES
winning Railway Museum (free garden originally laid out in the 4 nights dinner, bed &
entry), the Minster, browse the 18th century by Capability Brown, breakfast
shops or relax in one of the many and further developed in the early Luxury coach travel
café/bars. Depart mid-afternoon 20th century by its then owner,
Services of experienced tour
and arrive back into the local area Arthur Gilstrap Soames. Later we
driver
early evening. enjoy a train journey on the famous
Bluebell Line to East Grinstead. EXCURSIONS – entry to
Sheffield Park Gardens, Hever
Thursday – We visit Hever Castle, a
Castle & rail journey
romantic 13th Century moated
castle once the childhood home of
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