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sn’t it just great to get out for the day and discover somewhere new or do something different, or go back to somewhere you haven’t been for a while?
At Brighton & Hove we’ve put together a fantastic programme of days out, short breaks or longer trips away right through 2014. You’re really spoilt for choice, with everything from grand houses and glorious gardens to spectacular events, river boat cruises, steam train rides and, in the year of the centenary of the start of the First World War, visits to the battlefield sites and graveyards of Northern France. They’re all on the following pages, and we’re sure you’ll find something to tempt you away for a number of different days throughout the year. Unless otherwise stated all trips are in one of our modern, stylish coaches, like the one shown on this page. They are supremely comfortable and quiet, with luxury seats, good legroom and an on-board toilet.
win a free day out Just give us your feedback on any trip you’ve been on - your coach driver has full details - and you could win a free ticket for another day out of your choice (subject to availability).
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free bus travel to your coach pick-up point Your day out or holiday ticket allows you to travel free on any Brighton & Hove bus to get to your chosen pickup point and home again later. Just show it to the driver when you get on. Pick-up points and times are on page 50.
When you book you can choose your seat on the coach, unless stated otherwise in this brochure. This is the seating plan.
what’s included days out Admissions to places of interest and attractions are included in the prices shown, unless clearly described otherwise. Meals and refresheshments are generally not included, although there are some days out where a meal or snack is part of the tour - these are shown in the descriptions.
short breaks & holidays Admissions to places of interest and attractions are included in the prices shown, unless clearly described otherwise. Overnight accommodation in good quality hotels with breakfast is included on all our short breaks and holidays. On many dinner is also included, and where this is the case it is indicated in the description.
all prices shown are per person
it’s easy to book in person Just pop in to 1 Stop Travel in North Street, Brighton, or Brighton & Hove’s office at Conway Street, Hove. Friendly, knowledgable staff can help you choose the trips that will suit you best and answer any questions you may have.
by phone Call 01273 886200 (Mon-Fri 9.30am-4pm) - they’ll also be able to help you.
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Due to the popularity of some trips, we often have a waiting list. Should you wish to travel on a trip that is already full you can be added to the waiting list by just phoning us on 01273 886226.
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diary Here is a list of all our day trips in chronological order throughout 2014, and the pages in this booklet where you’ll find them shown with more detail.
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APRIL Bath Moreton-in-Marsh & Bourton-on-the-Water Clandon Park & Hatchlands Bletchley Park Greenwich & Eltham Palace Ham House & Guildford Cathedral Knebworth House Leeds Castle & coastal tour Bruges Sussex Gourmet Tour on a Routemaster The Secret Gardens of Sandwich Brooklands Museum & Painshill Park
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RHS Wisley Garden Stowe Landscape Gardens & House Kennet & Avon Canal South of England Show Quex Park & Powell Cotton Museum Spinnaker Tower & Historic Dockyard Amiens, France Kentish Lady Medway Cruise Kent & East Sussex Railway Gloucester & Clearwell Caves Sudeley Castle Salisbury & Stourhead Waterperry Gardens Bruges Woburn Safari Park Sussex Wine Tour on a Routemaster
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Red House & Hall Place La Coupole & Cité Europe by Eurotunnel Runnymede River Cruise & Windsor Chartwell, Kent Exbury Gardens Compton Verney Ypres & Tyne Cot Cemetery The Watercress Line Osterley Park & House Chatham Dockyard Capel Manor Gardens Isle of Wight with buffet lunch Waddesdon Manor Penshurst Place & Cream Tea Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens & Swannery Bruges Windsor & Cliveden
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JULY Hever Castle Chenies Manor House & Windsor Cotswold Wildlife Park & Gardens Buscot Park & The Faringdon Collection Audley End house & garden Winchester & Hinton Ampner Kew Gardens & Palace Sluis, Holland War & Peace Show Revival Show Henley & Stonor Park The Savill Garden & Thames River Cruise Danson House & Down House Battlefield Tour & Ypres Salient Sussex Wine Tour with a Routemaster Bruges Canterbury & Howletts Wild Animal Park Hatfield House
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Whitchurch Silk Mill & Milestones Museum Longleat Syon Park by the Thames Isle of Wight Tour with buffet lunch Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway La Coupole & CitĂŠ Europe Compton Acres & Dorset Belle Cruise St Peters Village Tour, Broadstairs Royal Gunpowder Mill Wells & Cheddar Gorge Monkey World or Bovington Tank Museum Surrey & Hampshire Canal Cruise Bath Wings & Wheels Dunsfold Park Pashley Manor & Great Dixter Osborne House, Isle of Wight Marwell Zoo Bruges Dorset Steam Fair
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SEPTEMBER Blenhiem Palace Greenwich Wakehurst Place Scotney Castle & Royal Tunbridge Wells Canterbury & the Battle of Britain Memorial Bruges Jane Austen's House & The Vyne Stansted Park & Aylings Garden Centre Isle of Wight Tour with buffet lunch Wrest Park & St Neots Battlefield Tour & Somme Sussex Gourmet Tour with a Routemaster High Beeches
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Rye & Battle Uppark House & Gardens London 3 Museums Meander IKEA & Chinese Wing Yip Maidstone & Dickens World Poppy Factory, Richmond Imperial War Museum or Covent Garden Bruges
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NOVEMBER Mystery Drive & Lunch Ypres & Menin Gate Bluewater or Lakeside Bruges Portsmouth Victorian Christmas
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Nymans This National Trust garden, against the romantic backdrop of a ruined medieval style manor house, is a delight, with plants from all over the world including magnolias, camellias, and rare specimens from China and the Far East. There is a restaurant serving delicious home-made food and teas, a gift shop and plant shop.
hourly Mon-Sat every 2 hours Sun get on at Churchill Square Old Steine Patcham
DECEMBER London Christmas Lights & Supper Rochester Dickens Festival Rochester Dickens Festival Winchester Christmas Market Blenheim Palace Christmas Event London Christmas Lights & Supper Leeds Castle Christmas Event Calais Christmas shop-hop Bruges Christmas Market London Eye at night
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Audley End house & garden
Blenheim Palace
Saffron Walden, Essex
Tuesday 2 September Wednesday 10 December Christmas event
Friday 11 July
Enjoy a guided tour of what was once one of England’s grandest country homes, even larger than it is now, with magnificent state apartments alongside more intimate neo-classical rooms by Robert Adam. Then wander through the extensive grounds landscaped by Capability Brown, over to the lake or up to the Temple of Concord; or through the Victorian parterre or the large kitchen garden complete with labels in beautiful copperplate handwriting. There are excellent places to eat. departure list C return about 7.30pm
£35 | £28 English Heritage members
Buscot Park & the Farringdon Collection Oxfordshire Thursday 10 July Blenheim Palace Buscot Park
In the charming home of Lord Faringdon, owned by the National Trust, you’ll find this important collection of fine furniture, ceramics and world-class paintings, including works y Rembrant, Reynolds, Rubens, Van Dyck and Murillo. Also, make sure you explore the extensive gardens that surround this late 18th-century house. There are flowering trees, a woodland walk and one of Britain’s best water gardens. departure list U return about 7.30pm
£34 | £30 National Trust members
One of England’s grandest stately homes, the baroque splendour of Blenheim was built as a gift from the nation to the 1st Duke of Marlborough for his victories over the French. It is big, and the magnificent rooms are full of fine paintings, tapestries, furniture, porcelain and statues. With vast Capability Brown landscaped grounds, sweeping lawns, formal gardens and the Great Lake too, you’ll really have a day to remember. There are good cafés and restaurants and a wellstocked gift shop. In December the Palace is decorated for Christmas and the shop has seasonal items. departure list D return about 8pm
£37
Chartwell Kent Wednesday 7 May
Winston Churchill bought the house in 1924, primarily for its magnificent views over the Weald. The rooms and gardens are much as they were when he lived there and still evoke the career and wide-ranging interests of the man. The beautiful terraced gardens include a lake and Lady Churchill's Rose Garden. You can see many of Churchill's own paintings in his garden studio. The restaurant uses produce from the restored walled kitchen garden. departure list E return about 6pm
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Stowe Landscape Garden
Stowe Landscape Gardens & House Buckinghamshire Wednesday 4 June
and audio-visual displays tell the story of the place, and there are seasonal lunches and freshlybaked cakes in the café. departure list C return about 7.30pm
From Stowe’s elegant, neo-classical state rooms that once echoed to conversation and laughter by kings, queens, dukes and earls, you can gaze out over an arcadian landscape stretching to the horizon, dotted with classical monuments, follies and temples. If you’ve the energy, follow the footpaths and discover so many other hidden charms. It’s absolutely enchanting. Stowe has a fascinating history, one of rags to riches and almost back to rags again but, luckily, it was saved by the creation of the famous Stowe School in 1923; old boys include David Niven, Richard Branson and Lord Sainsbury. Interactive Chartwell
£36 | £31 National Trust members
Waddesdon Manor Friday 23 May
Talk about showing off! Waddesdon was built in the style of a French château for Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild between 1874 and 1889 to entertain and showcase his vast collection of treasures. The French furniture, Savonnerie carpets and Sèvres porcelain are on a par with the Louvre in Paris. There are portraits by Gainsborough and Reynolds, 17th-century Dutch and Flemish paintings and a silver dinner service made for King George III. Explore the extensive gardens with their flower beds, colourful shrubs, giant ferns, parterres and a rococo-style aviary with a stunning collection of exotic birds. There is a terrific gift shop and several cafés and restaurants serving great food. departure list C return about 7pm
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Chenies Manor House & gardens, plus Windsor
Winchester & Hinton Ampner
Wednesday 2 July
Tuesday 15 July
With a stop in Windsor with time to look round or have a bite of lunch, we’re off to see this enchanting, historic house and award-winning gardens. They’re in the estate village of Chenies in Buckinghamshire overlooking the Chess Valley.
We’ll take you to Winchester in the morning, with plenty of time to explore this charming city with its magnificent cathedral, engaging character and interesting shops. Then after lunch it’s just a few miles to Hinton Ampner and its lovely garden with stunning views to the south.
It was owned by the Cheyne family, who had been granted manorial rights in 1 180. Both Henry VIII and Queen Elizabeth I visited the house on numerous occasions accompanied by their courts. departure list U return about 7.30pm
£33
Kew Gardens & Palace Wednesday 16 July
Kew has the world’s largest and most diverse collection of living plants and is a sheer delight. It’s also a world Heritage site and a leading centre of botanical research. Wander past ancient trees and flowering borders, get lost in its hidden dells, take a treetop walk and discover strange and exotic plants from around the world in huge Victorian and 20th-century glasshouses. You can also see over Kew Palace, which began as the home of a rich merchant yet became the historic royal palace of George III, where the king was incarcerated during his spells of madness away from the public eye. the Pagoda in Kew Gardens & Kew Palace
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departure list D return about 6.30pm
£37
The house, remodelled by Ralph Dutton the last Lord Sherborne, in 1960 after a devastating fire, contains his collection of Georgian and Regency furniture and Italian pictures. The gardens mix formal and informal planting to create a masterpiece of 20th-century garden design. There’s a tearoom and shop, of course. departure list V return about 6.30pm
£32 | £27 National Trust members Hinton Ampner
High Beeches
even a Maori meeting house. The Queen’s Royal Surrey Regiment Museum is also here, and there’s a restaurant in the undercroft.
Longleat Tuesday 5 August
Surrounded by acres of Capability Brown landscaped parkland, Longleat House is one of the best examples of high Elizabethan architecture in Britain and has magnificent state rooms full of treasures. Your drive-through safari adventure takes you close to zebras, lions, tigers, elephants, giraffes and many other creatures. Unfortunately, we can’t go through the Monkey enclosure because they love taking parts of the coach as souvenirs! Longleat has several cafés and restaurants, and shops including Trading Post, Lady Bath’s Shop, Out of the Wild and Victorian Kitchen Shop. departure list V return about 9pm
£42
Clandon Park, Hatchlands & the Cobbe Collection Wednesday 9 April
Clandon was built in the Palladian style in the early 1730s by the Italian architect Leoni. The interiors are wonderful and the gardens include a parterre, grotto, sunken Dutch garden,
In the afternoon we visit Hatchlands, built in the 1750s and with some of Robert Adam’s earliest interiors. It has fine furniture and paintings, plus Europe’s largest collection of keyboard instruments associated with famous composers including Bach, Chopin and Elgar. There’s a small formal garden designed by Gertrude Jekyll, and the park, landscaped by Humphrey Repton, has six waymarked walks. departure list V return about 6.30pm
£36 | £30 National Trust members
Ham House & Guildford Cathedral Wednesday 16 April
Ham, on the River Thames near Richmond, is the most complete survival of a 17th-century Stuart mansion, with atmospheric, original interiors and elegant formal gardens. It was mainly the vision of Elizabeth Murray, Countess of Dysart, who was deeply embroiled in the politics of the English Civil War and subsequent restoration of the monarchy. If you want lunch, the Orangery Café in the gardens has a choice of tempting fare.
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Here in one of the great gardens of Sussex you’ll find magnificent woodland and water gardens full of Hatchlands rare, exotic and unusual plants. Many of these were brought back from all over the world by famous plant hunters of the day. High Beeches also has the National Collection of Stewartia Trees and the best natural wildflower meadow in Sussex. You can get lunches, cream teas, snacks and drinks from the tearoom. All the food is freshly prepared and home-cooked. departure list E return about 6pm
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In the afternoon we’ll take you to Guildford Cathedral, built on red brick and only consecrated in 1961. It has a commanding position on Stag Hill, so named because the Kings of England once hunted there. There’s time for afternoon tea in the Refectory Restaurant before leaving. departure list D return about 8pm
£37 | £32 National Trust members Ham House
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John’s travels on the continent. There are lunches available in the Breakfast Room and the gift shop includes handmade items by specialist craftsmen.
Exbury Gardens Thursday 8 May
Set in a spectacular 200-acre woodland site within the New Forest National Park, this beautiful garden has the famous Rothschild collection of rhododendrons, azaleas and camellias, and many rare trees and plants. Being spring, the garden should be a riot of colour while you’re there. There’s something for everyone here, even a ride on the miniature steam railway which follows a 20-minute circular route and is a wonderful way to see the gardens. There are two places to eat, with a good choice for lunch or tea. departure list V return about 7pm
£33
Danson House & Down House
Nearby Down House was where Charles Darwin lived with his family for 40 years. You can see his study where he wrote On the Origin of Species, still as it was when he worked here, and stroll through the extensive gardens that so inspired the great scientist. And there’s an exciting interactive multimedia tour, narrated by David Attenborough, to tell you more about how Darwin developed his ideas. Don’t forget the tearoom and gift shop.
place. And there’s a gift shop, restaurant, cafés and a well-stocked delicatessen. In the afternoon we’ve arranged a cruise from Poole Harbour on one of the Dorset Belles. The skipper’s local knowledge will add so much to the sights you see, and it’s especially fun gawping at ‘Millionaires’ Row’ at Sandbanks. The weather or tide changes may affect the itinerary. departure list U return about 8.30pm
£38
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Abbotsbury sub-tropical gardens & Abbotsbury Swannery Wednesday 28 May
departure list D return about 7pm
£37 | £30 English Heritage members
Compton Acres & Dorset Belle cruise Wednesday 13 August
With seven distinct gardens to stroll through leisurely, including stunning Italian and Japanese gardens, you’ll find Compton Acres a magical Compton Acres
In the morning enjoy the 20 acres of this beautiful garden filled with rare and exotic plants from all over the world and particularly famous for its camellia and magnolias. Try the Colonial Restaurant if you’re hungry and check out the gift shop and superb plant centre. Nearby is the famous Swannery, home to 600 mute swans. On our visit this afternoon you may be lucky enough to see fluffy cygnets hatching from eggs in nests near the pathways and you’ll certainly enjoy the mass feeding session at 4pm. departure list U return about 8pm
£36
Thursday 24 July
Enjoy two historical houses of note. Danson House in Bexleyheath, built by Sir John Boyd with the architect Sir Robert Taylor, is a beautiful Palladian style Georgian villa where sumptuous interiors tell the story of a country house built for entertainment. It’s filled with art from Sir
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Capel Manor Gardens Wednesday 21 May
This is a colourful and scented oasis surrounding a Georgian Manor House and Victorian Stables. See behind the scenes at Greater London's only
specialist college of horticulture, garden design, tree surgery, animal care and countryside studies. There are richly planted themed gardens including an Italianate maze and Japanese Garden. There is a sensory garden and gardens designed for wheelchair users. The Secured by Design garden demonstrates a whole range of security measures home-owners can take to protect their home and garden against burglars.
the Isle of Wight, Uppark has been the National Trust’s most complicated restoration project after a major fire in 1989.
Uppark House & Gardens
The elegant Georgian interior is home to a famous Grand Tour collection. Discover the world of Sir Harry, Lady Emma Hamilton and the dairymaid who married her master. An 18thcentury dolls' house with original contents is one of the highlights. The complete servants’ quarters in the basement are presented as they were in Victorian days, when H.G. Wells’s mother was housekeeper. The garden is adorned with wonderfully scented shrubs and fine specimen trees, all planted within a naturalistic framework.
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departure list D return about 7pm
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With a morning spent at Roundstone Garden Centre near Angmering, with plenty of time for coffee or lunch, the highlight is the afternoon at Uppark. With glorious views across to the Solent and
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Osborne House, Isle of Wight Thursday 28 August
You get an intimate glimpse into Queen Victoria’s family life at Osborne as you walk through Victoria and Albert’s private rooms and the nursery. The Royal Apartments - the sumptuous drawing and dining rooms and richly decorated Indian-inspired Durbar Room - are magnificent.
Osborne House
Enjoy stunning views from the terraces across the Solent - said to remind Prince Albert of the Bay of Naples - and wander down to Queen Victoria's Beach, where the Queen regularly bathed and where her nine children learned to swim. And don’t forget to see the Swiss Cottage in the grounds. There are four restaurants and cafés, a picnic area and well-stocked shop. departure list V return about 8pm
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The Vyne
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Henley & Stonor Park Tuesday 22 July
Enjoy the morning in Henley, the attractive Thames-side town known the world over for the annual regatta. You’ll have time for sightseeing and lunch before the short ride to Stonor Park. Nestling in a hidden fold of the Chilterns, Stonor has a remarkable collection of family portraits, beautiful stained glass, paintings by Italian masters, drawings, European bronzes, an early 19th-century wallpaper of Paris as well as contemporary ceramics from all over. Wander in the walled Italianate garden and enjoy views of the Chilterns from the former kitchen garden. Teas with delicious home-made cakes are in the Old Hall, and there is a shop, too. departure list B return about 7.30pm
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Knebworth House, Hertfordshire Thursday 17 April
Knebworth is famous as Britain’s largest music venue, but in the days before rock concerts Knebworth was the home of the Victorian novelist, playwright and politician, Edward Bulwer Lytton, and music, literature and politics have been a part of Knebworth’s long history. The
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Henley-on-Thames
interiors are full of interest, and under the extravagant Victorian stucco exterior is a house dating back to Tudor days. The stunning gardens include a maze, walled kitchen garden, sunken lawn with reflective pool and herb garden. Kids love the dinosaur trail in the woodland garden, and pop into the Garden Terrace Room when you need sustenance. departure list B return about 7pm
£35
Jane Austen’s House & The Vyne Tuesday 16 September
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Jane Austen is an enduringly popular and important English novelist. We’ll take you to the 17th-century house at Chawton in Hampshire where she spent the last eight years of her life and did the majority of her mature writing. Then it’s to The Vyne, built as a great Tudor powerhouse and visited by King Henry VIII on at least three occasions. The Vyne is a microcosm of changing fashions over five centuries, and the house is filled with an eclectic mix of fine furniture, portraits, textiles and sculpture. The grounds feature an ornamental lake, one of the earliest summerhouses in England and woodland walks. A flourishing wetlands area with
Penshurst Place
a bird hide attracts a wide diversity of wildlife. Enjoy a light lunch or tea in the Tudor Brewhouse next to the house or the Kiosk in the garden. Or if the weather looks good, bring a picnic.
a cream tea (probably both), and you can choose from the Stables & Tack Room Restaurant next to house, or the Seed Café at the Visitor Centre.
departure list V return about 6.30pm
£33 | £27 National Trust members
£38 | £31 National Trust members
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Secret Gardens of Sandwich
Wakehurst Place
Tuesday 29 April
Thursday 4 September
Wakehurst in West Sussex, managed by the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew, is a delight with its formal walled gardens, specimen beds, bog gardens, extensive tree collections and glorious woodland views across the Sussex Weald. Its conservation work is vital, and you can visit the Millennium Seed Bank where more than a billion seeds have been collected for future preservation. See this vital project in action at the laboratory viewing area and interactive, touch-screen exhibition. There’s a lot to explore, and quite a lot of steep banks, so bring sensible shoes. No doubt you’ll have worked up an appetite for lunch or
After a coffee stop in Canterbury we’ll take you to this oasis of serenity encircled by the old stone city walls just waiting to be explored. Edwin Lutyens devised the ornamental gardens with the help of Gertrude Jekyll. There’s an audio tour if you wish or just wander at will, delighting in a journey of garden discovery.
Penshurst Place & Cream Tea
The Salutation tea room in the Old Gatehouse has an elegant Edwardian atmosphere. Cream teas and home-made cakes are a speciality, and you’ll find superb gifts in the gift shop.
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Surrounded by ancient parkland in picturesque Kent countryside, Penshurst Place has changed little over the centuries. It dates back to 1341 and has been the seat of the Sidney family since 1552.
departure list C return about 8.30pm
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Wakehurst Place
You’ve plenty of time to explore this medieval manor house, discover its formal state rooms and wander through the largely original, walled garden - the long peony border should be in bloom. There’s also a toy museum. Although we’re treating you to a delicious cream tea in the Garden Tearoom before we leave, there are three venues for coffee and lunch to keep you going through the day. The gift shop has souvenirs and locally sourced items and produce. departure list D return about 6pm Penshurst Place
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Leeds Castle & coastal tour Wednesday 23 April
We take a scenic route along the Sussex coast, with a coffee stop at the Raystede in Ringmer, to reach Leeds Castle. Romantically set on two islands in a lake, it’s been home to royalty, lords and ladies for over 1000 years and today is a delight to explore.
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There’s a lot to see and do in the grounds, too such as a maze and underground grotto, falconry displays, dog collar museum and the Wood Garden, Culpeper Garden and Lady Baillie Garden. There are excellent places to eat and shops for souvenirs, gifts and many other items. Friday 12 December Christmas Event
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Pashley Manor & Great Dixter Wednesday 27 August
You’ll fall in love with Pashley, a heavenly, quintessentially English garden on the Sussex-Kent border. Sumptuous overflowing borders, fountains, ponds and lovely old trees were all brought to their present splendour with the help of the eminent landscape architect Anthony du Gard Pasley. There’s a café and gift shop.
Pashley Manor
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In the afternoon we’ll go the short distance to Great Dixter, the family home of the much admired, passionate gardening writer Christopher
Lloyd. This was the focus of his energy and enthusiasm that fuelled over 40 years of books and articles that have inspired many. The gardens are nothing less than exquisite and the house dates from the 15th century with additions by Edwin Lutyens. Refreshments are available in the shop, and there’s a good stock of items for gardeners of all abilities, plus Christopher’s books. departure list D return about 7pm
£30
RHS Wisley Garden Tuesday 3 June
The flagship garden of the Royal Horticultural Society, Wisley captures the imagination with richly planted borders, luscious rose gardens and the state-of-the-art Glasshouse, and in early summer it will be looking gorgeous. Wisley’s delightful themed show gardens will inspire you, and you can even buy plants to take home. The shop has a vast range of horticultural books, and there are cafés and a restaurant serving seasonal dishes made with Wisley-grown produce and a terrific choice of cakes and other delights. departure list D return about 5.30pm
£34 | £27 RHS members
Hatfield House Thursday 31 July
Robert Cecil, 1st Earl of Salisbury, built this noble Jacobean House in 1611. Jacobean craftsmanship can be seen throughout Hatfield House, like the Grand Staircase with its fine carving and the rare stained glass window in the private chapel. As you go through the impressive state rooms and private apartments you’ll notice many historic mementos
the original Eltham Palace, which was the boyhood home of Henry VIII. The beautiful gardens have views over London, and there is a tearoom and well stocked gift shop with many items inspired by the Art Deco period. departure list D return about 7.30pm
£32 | £25 English Heritage members
Red House & Hall Place Hatfield House
collected over the centuries by the Cecils, one of England's foremost political families. The Coach House Restaurant has a varied menu, and there’s a whole retail village in the Stable Yard area. The stables are all that remains of the Old Palace, and it was here in 1558 that Elizabeth I, effectively under house arrest, learned of her accession to the throne of England. departure list B return about 7.30pm
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Greenwich & Eltham Palace Tuesday 15 April
Greenwich on the River Thames is fascinating, with beautiful architecture, attractions like the Cutty Sark, Maritime Museum and Queen’s House, and plenty of places for coffee or lunch. You have over 2 hours here before we take you on to Eltham Palace. Eltham Palace, built by textile magnates the Courtauld family, has a stylish, unique Art Deco interior. You can’t fail to be impressed by the ocean-liner style entrance hall, where the Courtaulds would entertain their guests, and the other rooms, too. The Tudor Great Hall is part of
Thursday 1 May
This house, commissioned, created and lived in by William Morris, founder of the Arts & Crafts movement, is of extraordinary architectural and social significance. You’ll see original features and furniture by Morris and Philip Webb, and stained glass and paintings by Burne-Jones. The garden is an oasis from urban Bexleyheath, and the shop has lots of William Morris inspired items for sale. There are tasty treats available in the coach house.
Eltham Palace Red House
Hall Place was built for Sir John Champneys in 1537, a former Lord Mayor of London. It’s had a rich history - even an important role in World War II and much survives from Sir John’s days. Stroll in the formal gardens and you can get tea with fabulous home made cakes in the Riverside Tea Room. departure list C return about 7pm
£35 | £30 National Trust members Greenwich
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Hever Castle
Osterley Park & House Thursday 15 May
Originally a red brick Tudor house, Osterley in Middlesex was restyled in the late 18th century by Robert Adam for the wealthy Child family to entertain and impress their friends and clients. You’ll find the house is as it would have looked in the 1780s with elegant rooms to wander through. Stroll through the colourful formal gardens, too, and admire herbaceous borders, roses and ornamental vegetable beds. Look out for the original Robert Adam summer house full of lemon trees and scented shrubs. Grab some lunch in the Stables Café, and discover the shop with locally produced pottery to jams, books and toys. departure list D return about 7pm
But the crowning glory is the nine magnificent gardens which sweep around the castle, each in a unique style, and don’t miss the Pheasantry with its rare and endangered birds from around the world. Katherine Parr, Henry VIII’s last wife, is buried in St Mary’s church in the grounds. You can enjoy delicious lunches, teas and snacks in the Coffee Shop in the Banqueting Hall, and the shop stocks an enticing range of gifts, plants and locally sourced products. departure list B return about 7.30pm
£35
Salisbury & Stourhead Friday 20 June
Salisbury still has a medieval street pattern, lovely old buildings and at its heart the magnificent cathedral with its lofty 404ft spire piercing the Wiltshire sky. You have the morning here before we set off for the landscape garden of Stourhead.
£35 | £30 National Trust members
Sudeley Castle Thursday 19 June
Sudeley is in a valley in the rolling Gloucestershire Cotswold hills, and utterly enchanting. Explore the original 15th-century west wing of the castle, and learn from fascinating exhibitions that display the history of Sudeley and its owners. Osterley
Its centrepiece is a spectacular lake reflecting classical temples, grottoes and exotic trees. As you walk round wonderful vistas open up and there’s much to enjoy. Look over the Palladian house, too, built by Henry Hoare in the 18th century. In the unique Regency library you can Stourhead
see bespoke Chippendale furniture, paintings and The Pope’s Cabinet, an extraordinary work of art with 152 hidden drawers, which Henry Hoare believed once belonged to Pope Sixtus V. departure list U return about 7pm
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Hever Castle Tuesday 1 July
Hever was the childhood home of Anne Boleyn, Henry VIII’s second wife (he had her beheaded), but parts of it date back to 1270. Later it passed into the ownership of Henry’s fourth wife, Anne of Cleves, and was lovingly restored by William Waldorf Astor in the early 20th century. The gardens are lovely. Admire classical statuary in the Italian Garden and a giant topiary chess set, get lost in the maze (there’s a water maze as well) and inhale the fragrance of over 4,000 roses in the English Rose Garden. Then relax by the loggia overlooking the lake. There are restaurants, or enjoy a picnic in the grounds. The shop has gifts inspired by the castle and gardens. departure list F return about 6pm
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Wrest Park & St Neots Thursday 25 September
It’s market day the morning we visit St Neots, and there’ll be some 120 stalls to mooch round. Have lunch in one of its several eateries before we head off to Wrest Park House and Gardens. This is one of Britain's largest and most important secret gardens, a historic landscape and Frenchstyle mansion, of which you can see the ground floor rooms. Stroll in the restored Italian and Rose Gardens and along the many pathways that take you to elegant garden buildings, pavilion and statues. Learn about the gardens and the people who shaped them in fascinating exhibitions. And there’s an excellent café and gift shop. departure list B return about 8pm
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Waterperry Gardens Tuesday 24 June
This magical place just outside Oxford has delightful borders, ornamental gardens, the Mary Rose Garden, a waterlily canal, secret corners and long vistas, all surrounded by beautiful trees. It was made famous by Beatrix Havergal, who established her School of Horticulture for Ladies
here from 1932 to 1971, with an emphasis on food production. There’s also a garden shop, gallery and gift barn and museum. The teashop also serves lunches with food freshly prepared each day using a lot of the garden’s own produce. departure list D return about 8pm
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Scotney Castle & Royal Tunbridge Wells
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The ruins of a 14th century medieval moated manor house rise up romantically from an island in the lake, surrounded by sloping, wooded gardens which are a joy to roam through. Look round the Victorian country mansion with its secrets and stories. You could get a delicious meal in the tea-room or have a picnic in the wooded picnic area. There’s local produce and some distinctive gifts to buy in the shop. Then in the afternoon we’ll take you to Royal Tunbridge Wells, the busy spa town with its delightful arcaded Pantiles - you’ll love the atmosphere and the interesting shops and cafés. departure list D return about 6.30pm
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Syon Park by the Thames
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Wednesday 6 August
Syon is the last surviving ducal residence complete with its country estate in Greater London. Tour the house to see the magnificent state and private apartments designed by Robert Adam, in particular the Great Hall, Ante Room, State Dining Room, Red Drawing Room and amazing Long Gallery 136ft in length with views across the River Thames to Kew Gardens. In the grounds, landscaped by Capability Brown in the mid-18th century, you’ll find the spectacular Great Conservatory glasshouse and 40 acres of gardens to stroll through. You can get refreshments in the Garden Centre Refectory. departure list D return about 6pm
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The Savill Garden & Thames river cruise Wednesday 23 July
This splendid ornamental garden never fails to charm everyone who comes to explore its exquisite flower beds, herbaceous borders, hidden gardens, glades, dells and exotic woodland. There’s time for lunch at Leith’s restaurant in the garden,
with stunning views and an outdoor terrace, and the shop is bound to tempt you. Then in the afternoon you’re off on a French Brothers 2-hour river boat cruise from historic Runnymede to Windsor - sublime! departure list U return about 8pm
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Stansted Park & Aylings Garden Centre Wednesday 17 September
The day starts with a visit to Aylings Garden Centre for a browse and time for refreshment in the Coffee Shop. Then in the afternoon we’ll take you to Stansted House in South Hampshire. Stansted began as a hunting lodge 800 years ago and became the family home of the Ponsonbys, Earls of Bessborough, in 1924. It’s a lovely house in a lovely setting. Upstairs are historic state rooms, while downstairs you can explore the extensive servants’ quarters. There’s a chapel in the grounds to see, and take the paths through the park to discover the new yew maze. Then buy plants at the garden centre or indulge in afternoon tea at the Pavilion Tea Room. departure list W return about 6.30pm
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French Brothers cruise
Just hop on the Brighton & Hove Coaster 12 or 13X double deck bus route to experience one of Britain’s most spectacular bus routes and get out and about into some breathtaking scenery where the great whale-backed South Downs meet the sea in shimmering white chalk cliffs. The Coaster bus route is a fantastic way to get out in the fresh air, and take some some wonderful walks where drifts of gorse and pink thrift are all around and skylarks soar overhead.
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Churchill Square North Street Marine Parade
Seaford Walk to the top of Seaford Head for spectacular views of the Seven Sisters.
Exceat Look at the Seven Sisters Visitor Centre, follow the path to the mouth of the River Cuckmere or up to the top of Seven Sisters cliffs for a real breath of fresh air.
Eastbourne Make a change from Brighton and enjoy the quieter elegance of this seaside town.
the 13X runs hourly to these points on Sundays throughout the year, weekends in summer & daily during summer school holidays
Birling Gap A lovely unspoilt beach to enjoy or starting point for fantastic walks.
Beachy Head Breathtaking views abound and way below is the iconic lighthouse.
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The Watercress Line Wednesday 14 May
Relive the golden age of steam on this journey from Alresford to Alton and back, chuffing through ten hilly miles of scenic Hampshire countryside, enjoying all the nostalgic sounds, sights and smells. Watercress Line
As your train ticket lasts all day, you could stop off at stations on the way. The stationmaster’s sitting room at Ropley takes you straight back to the 1950s. Or watch restoration work in Ropley engine shed, while at Medstead & Four Marks you can see how the station was in the middle of the last century. You can get hot and cold meals at the West Country Buffet at Alresford Station but only drinks at Alton. departure list V return about 7pm
£35
Kent & East Sussex Railway Tenterden & Bodiam Tuesday 17 June
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Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway Friday 8 August
First opened in July 1927 as the ‘World’s Smallest Public Railway,’ this 15in gauge line now stretches for 13.5 miles from Hythe to the fishermen’s cottages, power station and lighthouse at Dungeness. It’s an enjoyable way to see the eerie shingle reaches of Dungeness and flat landscape of Romney Marsh. We drop you off at New Romney, the halfway point, and your ticket lets you travel on the trains as much as you want. There are gift shops and refreshments at several stations, and the Light Railway Café at Dungeness Station serves a full menu - famous for its local fish and chips. departure list D return about 6.30pm
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Wings & Wheels
Dunsfold Park
Sunday 24 August
Tenterden is an attractive small town full of character, and you’ve time to look round or have lunch before the afternoon steam train ride to Bodiam and back, complete with trolley service of refreshments.
This sensational event will blow your mind as famous favourites in the air and on the ground keep you entertained all day. There are air displays, including the Red Arrows, a Vulcan bomber, Battle of Britain memorial flight and the Team Breitling Wingwalkers - wow!
You’ve got time at Bodiam to explore the picturesque castle (admission extra, free to National Trust members) and treat yourself to a National Trust tea. Or you could break your train ride at Northiam to visit The Mill Museum of Toy and Pedal Cars, some dating dating back to 1890.
With laser quest, paintballing, military displays, static aircraft, a wall of death, fairground, emergency services demonstrations, and over 80 retail outlets with a vast range of merchandise, it’s a great day out.
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the industrial centres of Europe - the tour is fascinating; you can even watch rope being made! And there’s a stop in Maidstone on the way home. departure list D return about 7.30pm
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Bletchley Park Friday 11 April
Dorset Steam Fair
Seeing one of the Enigma Machines that dramatically shortened the course of the Second World War and saved the world from an awful future has to be a highlight of a visit to this important place. And discover the many brave tales of daring spies and strategic deception.
You may even be the one to discover the map to genius mathematician Alan Turing’s silver, supposedly buried in or near Bletchley Park. As the world's leading steam and vintage vehicle There are both indoor and outdoor activities, preservation event, this fantastic and always popular extravaganza has something for everyone. so do wear sensible clothing and footwear. Watch giant steam traction engines in action, departure list B return about 7pm admire veteran, vintage and classic cars, caravans, £34 motorcycles, agricultural and commercial vehicles. Sunday 31 August
Listen to fairground organs and live music, watch motorcycle and monster truck stunt displays, or rummage through the sideshows and countless stalls - you won’t know where the time has gone.
Brooklands Museum & Painshill Park
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In the morning we’re off to Brooklands Museum in Surrey. This was the birthplace of British aviation and motorsport, and now you can see fabulous racing cars and motorcycles from those early days, historic aircraft made by
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Chatham Dockyard Friday 16 May
Come and explore the world’s most complete example of a Historic Dockyard from the age of sail a time when dockyards were
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Hawker and Vickers, even a Concorde. It’s also home to the London Bus Museum, so there’s masses to see and do. Then in the afternoon we’ll take you to Painshill Park, a wonderful 18th-century pleasure ground created by Charles Hamilton, a landscape garden unique in Europe with a lake, wonderful follies and grottoes. As you stroll round enjoy the heavenly vistas, and you could try Hamiltons Tearooms, which serves a range of healthy food, hot snacks and sandwiches. departure list W return about 6.30pm
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Warwickshire’s award-winning art gallery is in a mansion in a stunning Capability Brown landscaped park. There are six important collections ranging from Neapolitan Baroque art through Chinese Bronzes, to the MarxLambert collection of graphic art and textile design. Stroll round the grounds,too, past the lake or follow the woodland footpaths
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On your visit there’s a major exhibition, both inside the gallery and in the grounds, comparing the work of British sculptor Henry Moore with one of the pioneers of modern sculpture Auguste Rodin. You could also enjoy lunch, or tea and cakes, made from ingredients sourced mainly from local producers and suppliers. departure list C return about 7.30pm
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Maidstone & Dickens’ World
Wednesday 20 August
It’s good to know that this sanctuary assists governments around the world to stop the smuggling of primates from the wild. These adorable refugees, as well as those that have suffered abuse or neglect, are rehabilitated into natural living groups. With talks and displays, too, you’ll discover so much about our near relatives. Or discover the history of the tank and how this British invention helped shape world history. You’ll see important tanks in history in a state-ofthe-art exhibition. And you can hear the stories of those who fought in and against these vehicles; from the Trenches to the streets of Basra. departure list V return about 8pm
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Narrow Boat Cruise on the Kennet & Avon Canal
Friday 17 October
Thursday 5 June
Discover this new indoor visitor complex in Chatham, themed around the life, books and times of one of Britain’s best loved authors. Step back in time to Dickensian England, quite literally into the streets, sounds and smells of the early 19th century on this guided tour. There are exciting attractions along with a cast of colourful nice ’n’ nasty Dickens characters to meet!
Glide from Hungerford to Kintbury and back on this leisurely narrow boat cruise along part of the Kennet & Avon Canal, a major feat of 18th-century canal building that runs 100 miles from the Severn Estuary to the River Thames, with more than 100 locks and some impressive engineering.
We’ll take you to Maidstone first, with time to look around the county town of Kent and find somewhere for lunch. You probably won’t get into trouble here if you ask for more! departure list D return about 7.30pm
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Monkey World, Dorset or Bovington Tank Museum
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The views of the surrounding countryside and the wildlife along the canal bank are a delight. There’s a toilet on board, and light refreshments are available, but we suggest you bring a packed lunch. departure list V return about 7pm
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Cotswold Wildlife Park & Gardens Oxfordshire Wednesday 9 July
There’s something for everyone, and a miniature railway to take you around the park (£1 adults). Discover over 250 different species of animals, insects and birds, including giraffes, rhinos, oryx, camels, lemurs and Asiatic Lions. And it’s always great fun watching the penguins being fed at 3pm.
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The formal garden includes three garden styles of the 16th and 17th centuries and the Ark Gift Shop has everything from cuddly soft toys to fairtrade gifts, locally made chocolate and biscuits, canvas animal prints, books, cards and toys.
You can also see snakes and crocodiles, and leap departure list V return about 9pm about with Lemurs in their walk-through enclosure. £36 There’s also a large walled garden. Take a picnic or enjoy lunch in the Oak Tree Restaurant. departure list U return about 7.30pm
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River Medway Cruise & picnic box with Kentish Lady Friday 13 June
Marwell Zoo Friday 29 August
Over 250 species of animals from tiny ants to the tallest giraffes are in 100 acres of beautiful Hampshire parkland. Jump on the road train for a free 35 minute trip around the park, with several drop-off points along the way. It’s a fascinating day out and there are free talks and a selection of places to grab a bite to eat or quench your thirst.
After an hour to look round Maidstone we’ll be boarding one of the Kentish Lady boats to go on a lovely 3-hour cruise on the Medway, upriver through Farleigh Lock and onwards to Teston Lock, then turning round to come back. Look out for kingfishers, herons, swans, geese and ducks.
Quex Park & Powell Cotton Museum Tuesday 10 June
This fascinating place near Broadstairs in Kent was established in 1896 by Major Percy Horace Gordon Powell-Cotton to house natural history specimens and cultural objects he collected on expeditions to Asia and Africa. The large natural history dioramas are breathtaking, and catch the imagination of young and old alike. Other galleries show textiles, weaponry and ceramics, jade and ivory from Europe, China and Japan.
Included is a picnic box. The licensed bar also serves a variety of drinks, hot beverages and snacks, and there are toilets on board. Regrettably, no-one under the age of 16 may travel on the boat.
The Powell-Cotton family bought the original Quex House in 1777 and replaced it with the elegant Regency home you can look round. The extensive grounds include beautiful, informal gardens with herbaceous borders, exotic trees, a woodland walk, monument, croquet lawn and a Victorian Walled Garden. There are restaurants and cafés, or you could bring a picnic. We have a coffee stop in Canterbury on the way there.
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Poppy Factory Richmond Wednesday 22 October
The origins of the Royal British Legion Poppy Factory go back to 1922 when Major George Howson MC, a young infantry officer who served on the Western Front in the First World War, founded the Disabled Society to help disabled ex-service personnel. He suggested that Society members should make poppies, and the artificial flowers were designed so that someone who’d lost the use of a hand could assemble them. The guided tour of the working factory shows poppy and wreath making and includes a talk. Places are limited, so book early and choose a morning or afternoon tour. Whichever one you choose you’ll also have free time in Kingston. There’s a large Bentalls department store in the town, as well as a John Lewis, plus a busy market. departure list C return about 6pm
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St Peters Village Tour Broadstairs Thursday 14 August
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Go back in time to see the past dramatically brought to life by costumed characters. As you’re guided through this Kent village on foot you’ll meet many historical characters bringing a bygone world startlingly to life. Discover the long history of the village church,
hear about the conditions in the workhouse, the Newbolts’ breakfast concerts for hundreds of fashionable people, the tower used in the Napoleonic wars, and famous (and infamous) local residents. The tour is less than a mile of flat walking, lasts approximately 2½ hours with a break. Not suitable for children under 9. If it’s wet the tour is suitably adapted. departure list D return about 7.30pm
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Royal Gunpowder Mill Friday 15 August
How about a magical day out that mixes fascinating history, exciting science and beautiful surroundings? Established in the 17th century, this site has an important place in the history of Great Britain and its home town of Waltham Abbey. Learn how gunpowder originated in China, the difference between explosives and propellants, what goes into producing gunpowder and how the raw materials are gathered. You can also learn about life on board a battleship’s gun deck and what to do in the event of an explosion. And there are great eats and treats in the Gunpowder Café whose patio overlooks one of the many picturesque canals. departure list C return about 7pm
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Woburn Safari Park Thursday 26 June
This is a fun day out. The Foot Safari allows you to mingle with the animals, from cute lemurs to wallabies, to a huge Burmese Python. Grab lunch before watching the keeper demonstrations and feeding times at Monkey Business, Penguin World, Red River Hogs and Land of the Lemurs. Staff know all the animals' personalities and can give you insights into their working day. Or wander through the magnificent rooms of Woburn Abbey, with beautiful 18th century furniture, silver and gold, porcelain and many exquisite paintings. It’s been home of the Earls and Dukes of Bedford since 1619. Or you could do both! departure list B return about 7.30pm
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Surrey & Hampshire Canal Cruise Thursday 21 August
With a stop at Secretts Garden Centre in Milford with time for lunch if you wish, in the afternoon you can enjoy a leisurely cruise with a cream tea on the scenic Surrey and Hampshire Canal. As the water gently laps the boat’s hull, you can observe all kinds of wildlife, plantlife and interesting canalside features.
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The boat is fully covered and there’s a toilet on board. There’s also a well-stocked galley for extra refreshments, drinks, books, maps and souvenirs. departure list V return about 7.30pm
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Spinnaker Tower & Portsmouth Historic Dockyard Wednesday 11 June
Rochester Dickens Festival Saturday 6 December | Sunday 7 December
Historic Rochester has strong Charles Dickens associations, so enjoy this Christmas extravaganza with street entertainment, musicians and costumed characters performing for you. Parades, processions and magical stalls offer a huge range of Christmas fare so you can stock up on unusual gifts and stocking-fillers. The dates may change nearer the time, so please check when you book. departure list D return about 9pm
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Take the lift up the Spinnaker Tower to enjoy a breathtaking, sweeping panorama over historic Portsmouth, up the Solent, along the coast and across to the Isle of Wight. In the afternoon you’ve plenty of time to explore this great maritime city. In the historic dockyard you can go aboard HMS Victory, HMS Warrior 1860 and see the Mary Rose in an exciting, state-of-the-art exhibition centre. There’s also the Royal Naval Museum, Action Stations and Harbour Tours. And in Gunwharf Quays you’ll be spoilt for choice with over 90 premium outlet stores and loads of places to eat. departure list V return about 7pm
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La Coupole & Cité Europe by Eurotunnel Friday 2 May | Tuesday 12 August
An excursion to Northern France with a difference. 5km from St Omer, La Coupole is a gigantic underground bunker designed by the Nazis in 1943-1944 to store, prepare and launch the V2 rockets. The V2s were the first missiles to reach the stratosphere, the secret weapon Hitler was counting on to destroy London and reverse the course of the war. It’s now a fascinating history and remembrance centre, revealing the challenges of total war and the stages in the conquest of space which, paradoxically, resulted from V2 technology. You can also learn much about the German occupation of Northern France, one of the hardest hit regions during those dark years. English audio-guide headsets help you interpret and understand the exhibits and displays. On the way back we stop for a couple of hours at Calais Cité Europe shopping centre. departure list A return about 10.30pm
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War & Peace Revival Show Whitchurch Silk Mill & Milestones Museum Friday 1 August
This textile mill on the River Test in Whitchurch in Hampshire has been weaving silk since the 1820s, during the reign of King George III. As a working museum it produces high quality silks for such things as theatrical costumes and historic houses. Learn about the origins of silk, watch skilled weavers at work and have a go at weaving on the hand looms. Bring a picnic to enjoy in the riverside garden or buy a snack and drink from the tearoom. Early afternoon we’re off to the Milestones Museum, Hampshire’s living history museum packed full of the things that ordinary people used from Victorian times through to the 1930s. A historic street scene, village green and pub are all inside a massive new building. Talk to characters in period costume and enjoy the café, pub and gift shop.
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Friday 18 July
Enjoy a thrilling day at this massive military spectacle at Folkestone Racecourse. There are impressive battle re-enactments, 1940s fashion shows with vintage items on sale, wartime cookery demonstrations, 1940s live music and dance, and all surrounded by over 4,000 military vehicles from all over the world. Many will be performing in the show arena. With 1,000 trade stands selling everything from a button to a tank, and a diverse, fun-packed programme of events and displays, you’ll be kept entertained all day long. departure list C return about 7pm
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Canterbury & the Battle of Britain Memorial Thursday 11 September
First we’ll take you to Canterbury in Kent for a couple of hours to look round this fine cathedral city and grab a bit of lunch. Then in the afternoon, we head off for Capel-le-Ferne above the white cliifs near Folkestone. Maintained by the Battle of Britain Memorial Trust, this site is dedicated to Churchill’s famous few who fought in the skies overhead during Britain's epic struggle for survival in the Battle of Britain in 1940. The airfield itself was the nearest RAF station to enemy-occupied France and only 10 minutes flying time away from the Luftwaffe fighter airfields in the Pas-de-Calais. departure list C return about 8pm
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Mystery Drive & Lunch Thursday 6 November
Sometimes it’s just fun to be taken on a scenic drive without knowing where you’re going in advance. This mystery drive has an added bonus in that we’ll have booked lunch at a restaurant, so you can have a lovely day out with a nice, relaxed meal as well as beautiful scenery to enjoy. departure list F return about 5pm
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Lewes It’s a fascinating town to wander round, with interesting shops tucked away in corners. Keere Street is steep and cobbled. The Prince Regent once drove his carriage down it, and a sign at the bottom commemorates this event. Lewes Castle was built in the 11th century by William de Warenne, who was the brother-in-law of William the Conqueror, and the views from here are fantastic.
Tunbridge Wells The chalybeate spring here was discovered by Lord North in 1606. Tunbridge Wells soon attracted the wealthy, and in the 18th century Tunbridge Wells was very much the place to be seen. The town still has a certain elegance to it, with excellent shops and, of course, the famous arcaded Pantiles where you’ll find cafés, bookshops and designer boutiques. The ride there is lovely taking you through some beautiful Wealden scenery, especially from the top deck of our comfortable, modern double-deck buses. Get there on Brighton & Hove Regency Routes
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Wells & Cheddar Gorge Tuesday 19 August
Wells is England’s smallest, and Somerset’s only, city. It lies at the foot of the Mendip Hills and has quaint streets with interesting independent shops, and there are excellent places to eat and drink. The cathedral is a delight, with its famous scissors crossing supporting the tower, glorious chapter house and statue-covered west front. Then in the afternoon we’ll visit Cheddar Gorge, where limestone cliffs tower high above the three mile long gorge. The showcaves, with their spectacular stalactite and stalagmite formations, run deep under the hills and was where Britain’s oldest complete skeleton was found in 1903. Admission to the caves is extra. departure list U return about 9pm
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Canterbury & Howletts Wild Animal Park Wednesday 30 July
Spend a thrilling day at Howletts, home to 90 species of rare and endangered animals in ancient parkland just outside Canterbury. There are surprises everywhere, with glass fronted tiger enclosures, gorillas, clouded leopards, monkeys, giant anteaters, rhinos and endangered species from around the world. There is a restaurant, pizzeria, plus refreshment kiosks and picnic areas. Or choose Canterbury, with plenty of time to explore this charming city with narrow medieval streets, interesting shops and, at its heart, the great cathedral. departure list C return about 7.30pm
£29 Canterbury | £36 Howletts
Bath Thursday 3 April Friday 22 August
Set in a valley by the River Avon, in rolling Somerset countryside, this must be the finest Georgian city in the land, but it was the Romans who first discovered the hot springs here.
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See those ancient Roman Baths, marvel at the splendid Abbey and wander through grand Georgian streets, and the elegant squares and crescents for which Bath is famous. The town is brimming with things to see, and there are interesting and unique shops to tempt you, too. Wells
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Gloucester & Clearwell Caves Wednesday 18 June
This city has much of interest. With architectural styles from Norman to the soaring Perpendicular, a spectacular east window and intricate fanvaulted cloisters, the glorious cathedral is a must-see. Gloucester Waterways Museum tells the 200 year story of inland waterways, and there are two quaysides of historic craft to investigate. You can spend the day in Gloucester, or come with us at noon to Clearwell Caves, one of Britain's oldest mine workings dating back 4,500 years to Neolithic times. You’ll descend 100ft underground for the guided tour, and the mines still produce pigments for natural paints. departure list U return about 9pm
£25 Gloucester only | £31 Gloucester & caves
Winchester Christmas Market Tuesday 9 December
It’s been inspired by traditional German Christmas markets, and people now come from far and wide to check out the pretty wooden
chalets in the historic inner close of the cathedral, surrounding an open-air ice rink. The atmosphere is amazing. You’ll discover top-quality Christmas gifts, decorations and festive foods, many of which can’t be bought on any high street. departure list V return about 7pm
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festive food, and there’s the Mary Rose Museum and HMS Victory to look over, the Spinnaker Tower to climb or wander off into Portsmouth itself for the complete shopping experience.
Bluewater or Lakeside
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Thursday 20 November
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Beat the crowds and do some early Christmas shopping. Choose on the day whether you prefer Bluewater or Lakeside - you’ll have ‘til 4pm for a relaxed day’s shopping under cover, with plenty of space in the coach for all your purchases. departure list D return about 6.30pm
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Portsmouth Victorian Festival of Christmas Friday 28 November
Get your presents early at this annual Victorian themed Christmas market in Portsmouth’s Historic Naval Dockyard. With snow-covered streets, Christmas carols being sung and a cast of Victorian characters, you’ll soon be in the mood. Discover superb quality gifts, fine crafts and
Runnymede River Cruise & Windsor Tuesday 6 May
Enjoy this relaxing river cruise from Runnymede, where the Magna Carta was signed, upstream towards Windsor. The skipper will give you an informative commentary pointing out places of interest on the way. On board enjoy a delicious complimentary Ploughman’s Lunch with salad, and slice of cake. In the afternoon we’ll take you into Windsor, where you can discover the great mix of shops and quaint side streets, all overlooked by the royal castle that’s stood there for 1,000 years. departure list C return about 6.30pm
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Moreton-in-Marsh & Bourton-on-the-Water Tuesday 8 April
The thriving Cotswold town of Moreton-in-Marsh dates back to Saxon times, but is famous now for its busy Tuesday market. There’s certainly plenty of choice and loads of bargains, and you’ll have time for lunch too, before we set off for the picturesque village of Bourton-on-the-Water. The River Windrush flows right through the middle of this village built of golden Cotswold stone. The model village (Bourton in ninth scale) is just one of its many unique charms. departure list B return about 9pm
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Windsor & Cliveden Friday 30 May
Rye & Battle Thursday 2 October
Rye is a delightfully unspoilt town where twisting ancient streets climb up the hill to the old church and Ypres Tower, with far away views right over Romney Marsh. There are interesting shops to browse round and excellent cafés and restaurants. Battle, where we go in the afternoon, grew up by the site of the Battle of Hastings of 1066, which changed the course of English history. There’s the Abbey, a local history museum (with the oldest effigy of Guy Fawkes), Yesterday’s World Museum and the town’s charms to explore. departure list D return about 6pm
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With time in the morning to explore the royal town of Windsor, overlooked by the magnificent castle, and find somewhere for lunch, in the afternoon we’re off to Cliveden.
This was once the home of Waldorf and Nancy Astor and party ground for the rich and famous, and even the infamous (think of the Profumo Affair). The house is now a hotel but the magnificent gardens are a real highlight, with outstanding sculptures and statues, spectacular views down to the Thames and enchanting walks. departure list D return about 7pm
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Amiens, France by ferry Thursday 12 June
Jules Verne wrote most of his fantastic stories in Amiens, and you can look over his house. With four hours to enjoy the town, you could explore the Hortillonnages, small islands criss-crossed by canals which you can discover on foot or by traditional boat. Or watch skilled craftsmen making stained glass using traditional methods at the Atelier Claude Barre workshops, and you just Cliveden
have to see Notre Dame Cathedral with its beautiful, soaring nave, the highest in France. departure list A return about 11.30pm
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Bruges, Belgium by ferry
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Calais Christmas shop hop by Eurotunnel Saturday 13 December
This is ideal for last minute Christmas shopping. Cité Europe is a huge shopping centre with around 200 outlets at Coquelles close to Calais.
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We’ll also give you free time in Calais to allow you to sample some French cuisine or check out the shops there. The trendiest street is the Rue Royale with its new boutiques, bars and cafés.
Bruges, sometimes called the Venice of the North, boasts spectacular Flemish architecture, winding cobbled streets and characterful squares. There’s plenty of time to get to know the city, see its sights, discover its charming shops or even take a horse-drawn carriage ride (look out for the horse fountain) or canal boat ride.
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Bruges Christmas Market by Eurotunnel Saturday 16 December
With the Market Square and Simon Stevin Square transformed into a magical Christmas market, enjoy the seasonal atmosphere and discover all kinds of special Christmas presents, especially delicious Belgian chocolate. And there’s an open air ice-rink if you dare. departure list A return about 11.30pm
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Ikea & Chinese Wing Yip
the Needles, Isle of Wight
Tuesday 14 October
IKEA is famous for quality, contemporary Swedish design at low prices. We’ll take you to the large Croydon store, where you will have ample time to browse, shop and sample IKEA’s famous Swedish meatballs in the on-site restaurant. And remember there is plenty of room for your purchases in the vast luggage hold of the coach. Before going home we’ll stop off at the Wing Yip Centre on Purley Way. This includes restaurants, gift shops and a huge Chinese supermarket packed with Asian groceries. If you like Chinese cuisine, make the most of this chance to buy all those hard-to-find oriental ingredients to try at home. Check out the Tai Pan Bakery for a wide variety of tasty buns and cakes, too. departure list F return about 6.30pm
departure list ARD return about 3.30pm or 7.30pm
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Isle of Wight with buffet lunch
South of England Show
Thursday 22 May Thursday 7 August Thursday 18 September
Friday 6 June
This country show at Ardingly is always great fun, with something for all the family to enjoy. Music, crafts, trade stalls and even freestyle motorcycling are alongside more traditional entertainment like show jumping and livestock showing. We’ll be running a double-decker shuttle bus service from Worthing, Brighton,
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Rottingdean and Newhaven. If you only want to spend only the morning at the show, the bus will leave at 2pm. For those preferring a full day, the bus will depart again at 6pm. You can choose on the day. Please note there is no seat allocation on this trip.
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The Isle of Wight has a charm all of its own, and after the ferry trip to the island we’ll have a delicious buffet lunch at God’s Providence House, one of the oldest buildings in the county town Newport. It’s name derives from the fact that no-one died here in the ratborne plague of 1583-4.
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Then in the afternoon we’ll drive round the island, showing you some of its spectacular sights, before heading for the ferry home. departure list V return about 8.30pm
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Sussex Gourmet & Wine Tours on a Routemaster bus gourmet wine Saturday 26 April Saturday 27 September
Saturday 28 June Saturday 26 July
Hop aboard our vintage Routemaster for a thoroughly enjoyable behind-the-scenes tour of some of Sussex’s top food producers and vineyards.
Sluis, Holland
by ferry
Thursday 17 July
Sluis, near the Belgium border, is probably the most Flemish town in the Netherlands and it has a rich history and culture, having once been the port for Bruges. Although heavily bombed during the Second World War, the city was lovingly rebuilt and is delightful to stroll round. Walk on historic ramparts, see the restored windmill and you must climb the Belfort (belfry) to enjoy panoramic views of the city and surrounding scenery. The shops are enticing, with lots of unusual, interesting things to buy, and the pavement cafés lovely to sit in and watch the world go by. departure list A return about 11.30pm
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Due to popular demand, we’ve four trips throughout the summer of 2014, with two visiting food and drink producers, and two taking you to award-winning Sussex vineyards and wineries. All tours include all your food and drink, including a restaurant, gastropub or gourmet buffet lunch. Please wear suitable footwear and clothing, as we’ll be going behind the scenes at farms and production facilities, and this may involve stairs, uneven surfaces and, in some cases, experiencing the great outdoors. Please let us know when you book if you are vegetarian. There are no seat number allocations for these tours and each is limited to 20 places, so please book early. This exclusive event is part of the Brighton & Hove Food & Drink Festival brightonfoodfestival.com departs 9.30am from Old Steine bus stop Q only return about 6pm
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Covent Garden or the Imperial War Museum
St Paul’s Cathedral & the River Thames
Wednesday 29 October
If you choose Covent Garden, check out the British hand-made crafts and antiques in the Apple Market, rummage through the huge variety of stalls in the Jubilee Market, discover the story of transport in the capital in the London Transport Museum, or wander further (so long as you’re back by 4pm). Alternatively, come with us to the Imperial War Museum, where state-of-the art techniques add to our interpretation of some of the most impressive and thought-provoking displays and artefacts. 2014 marks the centenary of the outbreak of the First World War, so expect special exhibits on this theme. departure list D return about 6.30pm
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Greenwich Royal Observatory, National Maritime Museum, Peter Harrison Planetarium & Cutty Sark Wednesday 3 September
Greenwich’s status as a World Heritage Site is well deserved and it holds a special place in the history of London and, indeed, the world. Longitude was invented here and you can stand with one foot in each hemisphere. Take an incredible journey through space and time at the Peter Harrison Planetarium and learn about the science of astronomy in the Royal Observatory. The views over Docklands and towards the City from the top of the hill are spectacular.
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Britain’s rich seafaring history is on show at the National Maritime Museum, where the stories of naval battles, famous explorers, and the life of Admiral Lord Nelson, are vividly brought to life. Great architects Wren, Hawksmoor and Vanbrugh were responsible for the beautiful buildings of the Greenwich Hospital, a dramatic set-piece running down to the Thames. And you can look over the Cutty Sark, the last surviving tea clipper and the fastest in her day. Admissions extra, but some are free. departure list D return about 7pm
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London Christmas Lights & supper Thursday 4 December Thursday 11 December
Enjoy the magic of Christmas in London on this 2-hour guided tour of the lights and sights through both the West End and the City. And we’ll take you off the beaten track to see all sorts of shops and buildings decorated for the festive season. Our Blue Badge guide will make sure you see the best of them. There’s a stop at Somerset House, where you can watch ice-skating in the courtyard, and we round off an enjoyable evening with a tasty fish and chip supper at an attractive City
pub - you can choose chicken and chips or a vegetarian dish instead (choose when booking)
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London Eye at night Wednesday 17 December
This afternoon and evening tour gives you over two hours free time in the capital followed by a fascinating guided tour of London’s Christmas lights & sights, culminating in a thrilling ride on the now world-famous London Eye. It lasts 30 minutes and the 360o views of the entire capital lit up at night from your glass pod as you rise up into the night sky are truly spectacular.
London Eye at night
departure list F return about 10pm
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3 Museums Meander Thursday 9 October
South Kensington is famous for its three huge world-class museums all next door to each other, and here’s a chance to explore any or all of them. The Natural History Museum charts the development of life on earth, the planet, our environment and evolution in over 30 galleries. This includes sections on dinosaurs, fossils, mammals and gemstones, and always exciting temporary exhibitions. The Science Museum is very hands-on these days, and its historic collections form a fascinating record of scientific, technological and medical change since the 18th century.
The interactive experiences explore everything from transport, flight and space exploration, to telecommunications, medicine and time.
Tower Bridge & The Shard
The Victoria & Albert is the world’s greatest museum of art and design, a treasure house of artefacts of fashion, furniture, textiles, photography, architecture and sculpture, from many of the world’s richest cultures stretching back 3,000 years. There are always temporary exhibitions and on your visit there’ll be ones on wedding dresses since 1775, the fashion photographer Horst, and the painter Constable (charges may apply). Or you could catch a bus or tube and go shopping (Harrods and Harvey Nicks are just up the road) so long as you’re back by 4pm we don’t mind! departure list D return about 6.30pm
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Battlefield Tour & Somme by Eurotunnel
Friday 26 September
An interesting commentary makes this poignant history of the not-so-distant past chillingly real. You’ll see Vimy Ridge, the beautiful Canadian memorial where the statue of a woman represents Canada as a young nation mourning her dead and Neuville St Vaast, the largest German cemetery in France, with 44,833 burials. Among other sights is the massive Lochnager Crater, the largest crater on the Western Front and the Thiepval Memorial to the missing of the Somme, an imposing monument of brick and stone so tall it is visible for several kilometres in every direction. Please bring wet weather clothing and suitable footwear. We recommend you bring a packed lunch. departure list A return about 11.30pm
2014 marks the centenary of the start of the First World War, the war that was meant to end all wars, the war in which it’s estimated that 37 million people lost their lives. But the cemeteries and war memorials of France and Belgium, where much of the worst fighting took place, remain as pristine and well-tended as if they had been built this year, haunting in their simple, dignified beauty and silently conveying a powerful message to all who visit them. 36
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Battlefield Tour & Ypres Salient by Eurotunnel Friday 25 July
Our experienced drivers have put together this Battlefield Tour of the Ypres Salient, with a commentary of interesting facts about the battles and cemeteries. Depending on time, the tour includes the Essex Farm cemetery, the Langemarck German cemetery;
Ypres
the overwhelming Tyne Cot cemetery, Sanctuary Wood, Hill 62 and the Museum of Passchendaele. There should be be time for lunch in the centre of Ypres, but we recommend you bring a packed lunch. Please also bring wet weather clothing and suitable footwear.
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Ypres & Tyne Cot Cemetery by ferry Tuesday 13 May
There’s time for sightseeing in the beautiful medieval town of Ypres with an optional excursion (no extra charge) to the Tyne Cot Cemetery, one of the largest and most impressive British cemeteries of the First World War. Close to the village of Passendale you’ll find 12,000 graves and the moving memorial to 35,000 missing commonwealth servicemen.
The Tyne Cot Cemetery is a sober reminder of the folly of war and a moving tribute to those who lost their lives. departure list A return about midnight
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Ypres & Menin Gate by Eurotunnel
Tuesday 11 November
This is a special remembrance service day out and the highlight of our visit to this famous Belgian town must surely be watching the Last Post Ceremony at the Menin gate, paying homage on this Armistice Day to those who lost their lives in the First World War. Our late start, late return visit ensures that the coach leaves after this simple but very moving ceremony has taken place.
Thiepval Memorial
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Gorey Castle
To help you plan your days, on Tuesday morning there’s an optional coach tour to show the highlights and get your bearings, so you can choose the places you might want to go back to. Friday is the day we leave for home, taking the ferry back to Weymouth and your Brighton & Hove coach to Brighton. price includes 1 night’s bed & breakfast in Weymouth area return Condor Ferries Weymouth-Jersey hotel transfers 4 nights’ dinner, bed & breakfast in St Helier resort hotel rep island orientation tour
6 days Sunday 8 - Friday 13 June A leisurely drive westwards on Sunday brings us to the Weymouth area in time for dinner and an overnight stay.
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St Helier
£399 sharing double or twin en-suite rooms £110 single room supplement (limited)
After breakfast on Monday you’re on the Condor Ferries high-speed catamaran to St Helier in Jersey. You’ll be met and transferred to the Mayfair Hotel, then the rest of the day is for you to get to know the busy capital of this lovely island. The hotel is just 10 minutes from the beach, has an indoor swimming pool with jacuzzi, gym and fitness instructors, an outside roof terrace and free entertainment.
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The next three days are yours to explore all the delights that Jersey has to offer, like Gorey Castle on the east coast, the rugged north coast or the sweeping sands and attractions of the west and south shores. And there are many attractions inland too, all easily reached by local buses.
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Sunday 7 - Saturday 13 September Sunday involves coach travel to Pembroke for the sea crossing to Ireland, in time for dinner at Treacys Hotel, Spa & Leisure Centre in Waterford. After breakfast on Monday we set off for the Wicklow Mountains and the beautiful Blessington Lakes. We’ll also show you the haunting beauty of Glendalough Monastic site before following the coast to Enniscorthy to visit the Dunbrody Famine ship. Dinner and accomodation tonight and the next three nights is spent in Waterford. On Tuesday we’ll take you to Cork, Ireland’s second largest city. There’s time to look round this fine city before seeing how they produce Irish whiskey at Midleton Whiskey Distillery. On Wednesday we’re off to historic Kilkenny with its 12th-century castle remodelled in Victorian times. You’ve time to explore the city, do a bit of shopping or visit Kilkenny Brewery, home to the popular Smithwicks Beer. Thursday is spent in and around Waterford, with a tour of the House of Waterford Crystal, where you’ll see how they make the make famous glassware. We have a visit to the stunning island resort of Waterford Castle Hotel for afternoon tea, and afterwards we’re off to Tramore, a small fishing village on the south coast with a long sandy beach. We’ll finish off with a night greyhound racing before we’re back to the hotel for dinner.
Glendalough Scenic Park
We make our way back to Dublin on Friday, stopping off to see Altamont House and gardens,
Kilkenny Castle
one of the finest in Ireland and dating back to the 16th century. We’ll also visit the Irish National Stud and Japanese gardens, the beating heart of Ireland’s thoroughbred industry. With a sightseeing tour of Dublin and free time in the city, our last dinner and overnight stay is at the Plaza Hotel. Saturday is spent travelling home, leaving Dublin after breakfast for the ferry to Holyhead and the coach back to Brighton. price includes 5 nights’ dinner bed & breakfast in Waterford 1 night’s dinner, bed & breakfast in Dublin return ferry crossings Pembroke-Rosslare & Dublin-Holyhead excursions as detailed departure list A return about 11.30pm
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Sunday 10 - Monday 18 August Join us on Fred Olsen Lines’ M V Balmoral for a Summertime Norway cruise from Southampton, and experience the dramatic landscapes of the Norwegian Fjords. And with so many shore tours to choose from (extra charge), you can tailor your cruise holiday to suit your personal interests. Stavanger is the first port of call, and it’s fun wandering through the narrow winding streets lined with quaint wooden houses that make up Gamle Stavanger. Take a look at the intriguing Norwegian Petroleum Museum and discover how oil and gas are created and their many uses. And look out for the 23 cast iron figures sculpted by Antony Gormley, dotted at different locations around the city.
Geiranger Fjord
Then it’s on to Bergen with its colourful wooden houses along the waterfront and busy fish market. Picture postcard Olden is next, with ever more breathtaking scenery. From here you can make the journey to the Briksdal Glacier and the magnificent Lokenfossen Waterfall.
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Flam is the final port of call on this cruise. Surrounded by towering mountains, roaring waterfalls
and deep valleys, untamed nature is all around. You should take the railway trip up to Myrdal, climbing nearly 3,000ft through tunnels, over bridges and by stunning waterfalls . . . a magical, memorable holiday! price includes coach transfers to & from Southampton port taxes all on-board food, entertainment & activities it does not include shore excursions - you’ll be given an information sheet to help you choose departure list W return about 1pm Monday
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Monday 28 April - Thursday 1 May A short sea crossing to Calais on Monday morning with DFDS Ferries means we’re soon in Boulogne at the heart of the French Côte d'Opale. The town has a rich cultural and architectural heritage, a city of art and history, not to mention famed seafood restaurants.
a quiet corner near the Chateau de Boulogne -sur-Mer with a view of the Basilica de Notre-Dame
Chateau de Boulognesur-Mer
You’ll be staying at the Ibis Boulogne Centre les Ports Hotel, opposite the port and close to the beach and historic centre. It has air-conditioned rooms, restaurant, bar and 24-hour snack service. The price does not include dinner but, of course, there many restaurants in the town to tempt you. On Tuesday we have an excursion along the dune-fringed channel coast to Berck, a mecca for painters like Manet and Boudin in the 19th century and it still has a beguiling atmosphere. Boulogne has some fantastic fashion shops, bakeries, charcuteries, patisseries, chocolate shops and markets. Talking of markets, you must get down to the Place Dalton by the 13th-century Eglise St Nicolas Wednesday morning for the regular open-air market. It’s lively and full of local produce, but don’t be late as it’s over by midday!
The harbour is always busy, and take a look at Nausicaä, the town’s celebrated sea-life centre. And in the medieval old town, look out for the 1 1th-century Belfry. Another must-see is the Basilica de Notre-Dame with its 101-metre high dome and amazing crypt, the longest in France at 128 metres, with columns that also back to the 1 1th century. On the way to Calais for the ferry crossing home on Thursday we’ll stop off to look at the attractive town of St Omer. price includes 3 night’s bed & breakfast excursions as detailed departure list C return about 6pm Thursday
£169 sharing double or twin en-suite rooms £46 single room supplement (limited) Berck
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Torquay Turkey & Tinsel Monday 15 - Friday 19 December On Monday we head down to Devon, stopping off in Dorchester for a lunch break. At the hotel this evening we’ll have Christmas carols and mulled wine before enjoying a candlelit dinner. Close to the beach and shops, the Derwent Hotel has comfortable bedrooms, modern bars and lounges, and a friendly, informal restaurant. After breakfast on Tuesday you can explore Torquay, Paignton or Brixham - the coach will drop you off and pick you up later at whichever you choose. Torquay, with its palm trees, has a riviera touch, while Paignton is a traditional seaside resort, mostly on the flat, and Brixham’s town streets tumble down the hill to the busy, picturesque fishing port below. Back at the hotel you can enjoy an afternoon tea with mince pies and a present from Father Christmas. Later there’s a traditional Christmas dinner with all the trimmings. On Wednesday we visit the historic market town of Totnes. It has a beguiling bohemian culture, interesting shops and hill-top castle. Then we’re off to Dartmouth on the River Dart, a lovely hotch potch of architectural styles overlooked by the imposing Royal Naval College.
price includes 4 night’s dinner, bed & breakfast afternoon tea on Tuesday excursions as detailed departure list V return about 6pm Friday
£240 sharing double or twin en-suite rooms £50 single room supplement (limited)
Medieval Christmas Banquet in London Sunday 7 - Monday 8 December We get into London in time for a lunch stop and then check into the hotel in the afternoon. It’s the Guoman Tower Hotel overlooking Tower Bridge and the River Thames. Later you have a full evening of wonderful medieval entertainment with a very distinct Christmas twist - great fun! Monday morning we’ll drive into the West End for you to have leisure time in the capital before we head home later in the afternoon. price includes 1 night’s bed & breakfast medieval banquet Christmas dinner with drinks
It’s Plymouth on Thursday. Explore the cobbled departure list F return about 6pm Monday streets of the Barbican, shop in the pedestrianised £120 sharing double or twin en-suite rooms shopping centre or maybe take a boat over the £25 single room Tamar to Mount Edgcumbe House and Gardens. supplement Back at the hotel enjoy a glass of bubbly before a (limited) candlelit dinner, rounded off with a night of dancing. Friday we head for home, with time for a leisurely lunch stop at either the Wilton Shopping Village or the historic city of Salisbury on the way.
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Totnes
harbour, is famous for oysters, collected since Roman times. We break our journey here on Monday on the way home. There’s a bohemian charm to Whitstable with craft shops, galleries, delis and fashion shops side by side with butchers and bakers. price includes 3 nights’ dinner, bed & breakfast 2 nights’ live entertainment excursions as listed Whitstable
Kent Winter Special
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Friday 21 - Monday 24 February A lovely cross-country route on Friday brings us to Maidstone, county town of Kent, in time for lunch. Then we continue through Kent to reach Folkestone with plenty of time to settle in before dinner. You’ll be staying at the Southcliffe Hotel, overlooking the English Channel. It has a stylish bar and wonderful views, and only a short walk from the beach and harbour. Saturday morning is yours to get to know the town, but in the afternoon we’re off to see Canterbury with its glorious cathedral, narrow city centre streets and excellent shopping. Canterbury
On Sunday we’ll visit the delightful medieval Cinque Port of Sandwich, returning via equally attractive Deal, another Cinque Port. Whitstable, with its picturesque, busy
Folkestone Harbour
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Marlow
Oxford
trip into London through Chiswick and the course of the University Boat Race. The afternoon is yours to enjoy London at your leisure. The 4-star Hilton Hotel, London Docklands is by the river opposite Canary Wharf and was converted from old wharf buildings. Monday morning we’ll be boarding a boat at Westminster Pier for a river trip to Greenwich, seeing and hearing about the famous sights of the capital on the way. Greenwich is fascinating and you’ll have time for lunch and exploring before a visit to the Thames Barrier and then heading back to Brighton later in the afternoon.
Thames Tales Friday 15 - Monday 19 August The River Thames passes through many interesting places along its winding course to the sea. On Friday we start our odyssey in Oxford, the city of dreaming spires. If there’s time we’ll also visit the source of the Thames. In the afternoon, you’ll have a relaxing 2-hour river cruise downstream to Abingdon before we get to the 4-star Hilton Hotel near Reading for dinner and an overnight stay. There’s an indoor leisure complex and pool. We’ll be cruising downstream Saturday morning along the Thames to Henley. There’s time for for lunch and a look around this charming riverside town. Then it’s a scenic drive back to Reading following the course of the river through Marlow, Cookham and Maidenhead.
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price includes 2 nights’ dinner, bed & breakfast near Reading 1 night’s bed & breakfast in London Docklands excursions as detailed departure list V return about 6pm Monday
£249 sharing double or twin en-suite rooms £60 single room supplement (limited)
Murder Mystery Weekend Friday 25 - Sunday 27 July We travel up to Royal Leamington Spa through the beautiful Cotswold hills with time for lunch and a browse in Bourton-on-the-Water on the way. There’s time to settle in to the Best Western Falstaff hotel in Leamington Spa before dinner.
Saturday is yours to explore the elegant Georgian and Edwardian architecture, beautiful parks and On Sunday we go past Hampton Court, Henry VIII’s excellent shops of Royal Leamington Spa. It might vast riverside palace, on the way to Kew for the boat be an idea to hone your sleuthing skills while
traveller Robert Ripley, cartoonist, reporter, adventurer and seeker of remarkable relics and rare tresures. There’s time for lunch before we return to Brighton in the afternoon. price includes 1 night’s bed & breakfast visit to Ripleys of London departure list F return about 6pm Monday Leamington Spa
you’re out, for this evening you’ll have a murder to solve! Assuming you haven’t been murdered or arrested for murder, you’ll be travelling home on Sunday, with a lunchtime stop in Henley and time to look round this delightful Thames-side town. price includes 2 nights’ dinner, bed & breakfast
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London & The Shard Sunday 20 - Monday 21 April First, we’ll take you to Covent Garden. The piazza and undercover markets, and many streets around, are always fascinating, with unique shops, entertainment, plenty of places to eat and lots to
see and do. In the afternoon we’ll give a short tour of London sights before taking you to the 4-star Thistle Hotel near Euston. The evening is yours to enjoy as you prefer - take in a show if you like. After breakfast Monday morning we’ll take you up to the viewing gallery of The Shard, Western Europe’s tallest building - the 360° panoramas of the city below have to be seen to be believed. price includes 1 night’s bed & breakfast London sights tour visit to The Shard viewing gallery departure list F return about 6pm Monday
£99 sharing double or twin en-suite rooms £30 single room supplement (limited)
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£139 sharing double or twin en-suite rooms £35 single room supplement (limited)
London skyline & The Shard
Ripley’s of London Sunday 26 - Monday 27 January We’ll take you to Covent Garden on Sunday morning, always interesting to stroll through, in time for lunch and later in the afternoon to the 4-star Thistle Hotel near Euston The evening is yours to do with what you want - the excitement of the capital awaits you! After breakfast Monday morning we’re off to discover the amazing world of intrepid world
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terms & conditions of booking days out
timings Except where stated otherwise, each Day Out gives between 4 and 5 hours at the destination, but less if the Day Out covers more than one destination. Within each Day Out description a departure code is given which corresponds with the departure times from various local pick up points shown in the timing chart. Bear in mind that although the coach may leave its first pick up point on time the pick ups later down the route may be affected by traffic conditions. Traffic congestion, ferry or tunnel delays may mean a later return. We regret that we cannot be held responsible for delays in arrival or return times caused by traffic congestion. Please allow plenty of time for travel to the pick up point and ensure that you are there at least 10 minutes before the published departure time. We are unable to offer a refund should you miss the coach. Aditional stops cannot be made. Please ensure you are aware of any times and instructions given on the day by the driver, and that you are aware of the departure time & location for your collection point for the return journey home. If you are in doubt please talk to your driver or courier and consider taking the coach mobile phone number. We allow up to 15 minutes after departure time for homeward journey, for delays; however, after this the coach will depart. We cannot accept liability for passengers failing to arrive at the coach on time and therefore being unable to board the departed coach. Please do not inconvenience others by being late back.
how to book Tickets for all Days Out must be booked in advance. This can be done online at www.buses.co.uk, by telephone on 01273 886200 (Monday to Friday 9am-5pm), or in person at either 1 Stop Travel at 26 North Street, or Brighton & Hove’s offices at Conway Street, Hove. Allow 5 working days for telephone bookings, so we may post your tickets to you. Make sure you print out your E TICKET Confirmation, as this is your day out ticket. We accept American Express, Mastercard, Visa and Switch/Maestro cards. Once you have booked, your Day Out ticket can be used on any Brighton & Hove bus for travel to and from your Day Out pick-up point. Late bookings can be made online up to 12 noon on the working day before travel, but in this case you must print your booking reference to show to the driver of your Day Out coach. However, this printout will not be valid for travel on local bus services. All seats are allocated at the time of booking; your ticket will show your seat and coach numbers and your chosen pick-up point. If any of this information is missing or you believe it to be incorrect please phone us on 01273 886226 If you need to change your pick up point, please also let us know on the same number so we don’t wait for you in vain!
ticket prices Concession prices where stated apply to everyone over 60 years of age, and proof may be required. Please be advised that Concessionary prices are not available on every trip. The concession price is not restricted to residents of East and West Sussex. Where the venue does not allow a concession price then the coach part of the journey will then be subject to the reduction.
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Infants aged 3 and under travel free of charge provided they do not occupy a seat. If you would prefer your infant to occupy a seat these are subject to availability and cost £5 on all Days Out; however if there is an entrance fee to a venue or service where payment is due irrespective of age then this will be added to the £5 seat cost. Where the ticket price includes entry fees or an extra service then this is stated in the description, otherwise if admission is not included then it is shown as Coach Only. Where the ticket price includes entry fees or extra services then this is stated in the description, otherwise if admission is not included then it is shown as Coach Only. In some cases a special Day Out to a venue may be listed where no discount is available and this will be mentioned in the description for the specific Day Out. National Trust/English Heritage/Royal Horticultural Society member card holders must show their cards at the venue as requested to ensure they receive the discount available. If no card is presented further charges may apply.
online discount Please note that there is an online discount of 10% for all bookings completed online
disabled passengers We welcome passengers with disabilities and will do as much as we can to ensure that they are catered for on our Day Out programme; however, please note that we can only accept folding wheelchairs weighing less than 20kg and these will be stored in the coach boot/luggage space. We have no provision for wheelchair access onto the coaches due to their construction. Motorised scooters cannot be carried under any circumstances as we have no provision for securing them in the boot/luggage space. If you intend taking a wheelchair with you on a Day Out please make this clear when you book so that as much provision as possible can be made. We cannot accept any responsibility or be liable for damage caused by the stowage of wheelchairs in the boot/ luggage areas.
insurance We strongly recommend that you purchase insurance cover for your Day Out to cover the possibility of cancellation due to your illness and for any loss or damage to personal items. Although the coach will be kept locked at all times when left empty, we cannot accept any liability for loss or damage to any personal items.
special discounts for continental days out On Continental Days Out a limit will be placed on the carriage of beer and lager at 3 cases of 24 bottles/cans or the equivalent per passenger over the age of 18 years due to axle weight limit restrictions on the ferry and in the UK. Please ensure you have checked the legal limits placed by Customs & Excise, as we cannot be held responsible, should they confiscate any alcohol / tobacco that you have purchased on your day out. A full 10 year passport is required for Days Out to Belgium, France and The Netherlands for all British and EU passport holders. Some foreign citizens may require visas and we recommend that you check with the relevant Embassy before booking the Day Out.
smoking & alcohol policy Please note that we operate a NO SMOKING policy on our Days Out and bookings are taken on this understanding. The consumption of alcohol is not permitted on the coaches and if carried should be in the boot/locker area of the coach, not in hand luggage. Everyone should be able to work and travel without the fear of violent or anti-social abuse or attacks. Our staff and customers are no different. All matters of complaint will be dealt with as received. CCTV is also in use on our vehicles.
seat belts All our coaches are fitted with seat belts and under the present legislation you must use the seat belt whilst on the coach. Disabled passengers are not exempt from the current seat belt legislation and therefore seat belts on the coaches must be worn.
cancellation by us Please book early for your chosen Day Out; if there are insufficient numbers, we reserve the right to cancel that Day Out. You will be offered the choice of transferring to another Day Out (subject to availability), or receiving a full refund. We regret we cannot accept any liability should any of the listed events be cancelled or changed by the organisers at short notice or should adverse weather conditions affect boat trips. We reserve the right to alter the itineraries without prior notice.
cancellation by you If you need to cancel your Day Out booking for any reason please return your tickets to the address below, charges apply to each ticket on a sliding scale as follows: 14 days or more before departure 7-13 days before departure 3-6 days before departure Less than 3 days before departure
£3 £6 £9 or total cost if less than £9 no refund will be possible
In addition if we have already paid admission, theatre tickets, ferry costs or other charges on your behalf, then we regret that these cannot be refunded. To mitigate cancellation charges please see section on Insurance. If you have received your tickets and need to cancel or change as something is wrong then please return your ticket to Days Out Coach Office at 43 Conway Street, Hove, BN3 3LT.
East Grinstead The bus ride to the lovely market town of East Grinstead takes you through delightful Sussex Weald scenery, parts of Ashdown Forest and the villages of Lindfield and Horsted Keynes. As well as familiar High Street names East Grinstead loves its independent shops, like the wellstocked bookshop in Tudor House (the building dates from 1555). It’s got a café too.
hourly Mon-Sat get on at Old Steine Patcham
East Grinstead has many impressive buildings, like St Swithun’s church with its tall tower and beautiful stained glass, and Sackville College almshouses, where the carol Good King Wenceslas was written.
Bluebell Railway Route 270 can also drop you off at East Grinstead Station, start of the famous Bluebell Railway. Enjoy the atmosphere and marvel at the superbly restored steam engines and beautiful coaching stock. The 22-mile round trip provides an authentic steam-era experience. On Saturdays bus 270 stops close to Horsted Keynes Station, so you get off there to take the train to East Grinstead and catch the bus home, or the other way round.
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payment
events beyond our control
Once you have made a provisional booking your booking form must be completed and accompanied by your deposit of ÂŁ50 per person. Deposit payments are non-refundable. Your Short Break Confirmation invoice will show the total Short Break cost, less the deposit paid and will be despatched within 10 days of receipt of your booking form. The invoice will clearly show the balance due and the date by which it must be paid - no reminder will be sent. The balance of payment must be received by us no later than 8 weeks prior to the departure date. Where a Short Break is booked within 8 weeks of the date of departure, the full amount must be paid in full at the time of booking. Your final travel documents and information will be forwarded when full payment has been received.
We cannot accept any responsibility for events which are reasonably beyond our control. Examples of such events are traffic or road conditions, technical or mechanical transport problems, weather conditions, disputes, fuel shortages and fire. In the event of such circumstances we will try to minimise the inconvenience to our passengers as far as possible but having done that, we cannot be held responsible for any additional expense or loss which may result.
cancellation charges If you need to cancel your Short Break for whatever reason, you must let us know as soon as possible in writing. Cancellation will be effective at the time written notification is received by us. Cancellation charges will apply at the following rates: 56 days or more before departure 28-45 days before departure 14-27 days before departure 7- 13 days before departure 1 - 6 days before departure day of departure
deposit only 30% 50% 65% 90% 100%
substitution & changes Once details have been confirmed, any substitutions or changes made by you will incur a charge of ÂŁ15, subject to it being made within 7 days or more of departure. If such changes are made within 6 days of departure, the charge will rise to ÂŁ25. Your Short Break includes a number of elements as stated in the leaflet/publicity material. Unfortunately we cannot make any refunds if you choose not, or are unable, to take any part of this package.
special requests Any Special Requests (e.g. special diets, low floor rooms or rooms adjoining) must be made at the time of booking and we will pass these on to the hotel concerned. Whilst every effort is made to comply with your wishes we cannot guarantee that such requests will be granted or that the hotels are able to provide the requested facility. We cannot accept any reservation which is conditional upon any special request being satisfied.
hotel facilities We cannot always guarantee that all hotel facilities (e.g. swimming pool or lifts) will be available at the time of your visit. Some amenities require cleaning, servicing or may suffer mechanical failure at times and other factors such as weather or lack of demand may affect their availability.
In certain cases tourist board accommodation categories or star ratings are shown against hotels. These should be used as a guide only and we cannot be held liable if any hotel, subsequent to this brochure being published, withdraws from the grading system or fails to conform with the criteria laid down by the grading authority.
admission fees & guided tours Admission fees or guided tours are not included in the Short Break price unless expressly stated in the excursion description. We reserve the right to change itineraries and included excursions from those stated in the brochure, where necessary, and this will not entitle you to compensation where such variations are a consequence of non-significant changes to your Short Break.
lost property Should you leave any belongings at the hotel or on the coach we will make every effort to trace and return them to you although we do reserve the right to pass on any charge incurred in doing so. We regret that we cannot accept any liability for loss of personal possessions.
pick-up points & driver instructions It is only possible for passengers to be picked up and dropped off at the scheduled departure points shown in the Short Break brochure or on the ticket. If you do not receive your final travel details within 5 days of departure date you must contact us immediately so that they may be resent to you or any new details confirmed as soon as possible. We cannot accept any responsibility for any resulting loss or expense if the above procedures have not been followed. You are responsible for ensuring that you are at the correct departure point at the correct time. We cannot accept any responsibility for you not locating the coach or any additional expenses incurred due to your failing to join the coach for the above reasons. Please ensure you are aware of any times and instructions given on the day by the driver. Please make sure that you are aware of the departure time & the location for your collection point for the return journey home. If you are in doubt please talk to your driver or courier and consider taking the coach mobile phone number. We allow up to 15 minutes after departure time for homeward journey for delays. However, after this the coach will depart. We cannot accept liability for passengers failing to arrive at the coach on time and
therefore being unable to board the departed coach. Please do not inconvenience others by being late back.
on the coach The seat number on the coach allocated to you at the time of booking will remain yours throughout the duration of your Short Break. All coaches have wc, hot drinks machine and reclining seats with seat belts. The seat belts must be worn when ever the coach is in motion. All coaches are also equipped with a telephone in case of an emergency For the comfort of the majority of the passengers, all coaches are strictly no smoking. If you ignore this rule we reserve the right to terminate your holiday and levy full cancellation charges. You may also be liable to meet the cost of any claims brought against us resulting from such an incident. You are advised that overland carriage is in vehicles wholly owned by us and is subject to national regulations which may limit or exclude liability. Your contract is subject to English Law and jurisdiction.
passports, insurance & complaints A full 10 year passport is required for Short Breaks to Belgium, France and Germany for all British and EU passport holders. Some foreign citizens may require visas and we recommend that you check with the relevant Embassy before booking. Owing to a change in legislation from January 2009, we are unable to offer insurance cover for your short breaks. However, we stongly advise that all those booking a Short Break take out reputable Travel Insurance to cover the cost of the holiday. Your Insurance Agent can advise on the above legislation. In the event that you have any complaints during the course of your Short Break you must immediately bring this to the attention of the supplier of the service in question AND your driver/courier. If you fail to follow this procedure we cannot accept responsibility as we will have been deprived of the opportunity to investigate and rectify the problem. If you are not satisfied with the solution offered you must contact us in writing not more than 28 days after returning home.
we’d like to thank the following organistations for providing some of the images used in this booklet
Brighton & Hove Bus and Coach Company Limited is a company commited to customer satisfaction and consumer financial protection. We are therefore pleased to announce that, at no extra cost to you, and in accordance with ‘The Package Travel, Package Tours Regulations 1992’ all passengers booking with Brighton & Hove Bus and Coach Company Limited are fully insured for the initial deposit, and subsequently the balance of monies paid as detailed in your booking confirmation form. The policy will also include repatriation if required, arising from the cancellation or curtailment of your travel arrangements due to the insolvency of Brighton & Hove Bus and Coach Company Limited. This insurance has been arranged by Towergate Chapman Stevens through HCCI International Insurance Company PLC. In the unlikely event of Insolvency you must inform Towergate Chapman Stevens immediately on 01932 334140 or alternatively in writing to Towergate Chapman Stevens, Towergate House, 22 Wintersells Road, Byfleet , Surrey KT14 7LF. Please ensure you retain this booking confirmation form as evidence of cover and value. Policy exclusions: This policy will not cover any monies paid for Travel Insurance or any claim relating to Air Flights. Please ensure the Company you have booked with has the appropriate CAA / ATOL Bonds in place.
BID Leaminton Leamington Spa (p45) English Heritage Eltham Palace (p15) National Trust Buscot Park (p6), Stow Landscape Garden (p7), Chartwell (p7), Waddesdon Manor (p7), Hinton Ampner (p8), Hatchlands (p9), Uppark (p11), The Vyne (p12), Osterley (p16), Stourhead (p16), Scotney Castle (p17) and Cliveden (p30) Pashley Manor Gardens Pashley Manor (p14) Rochester Dickens Festival Rochester Dickens Festival (p25) Totnes Town Council Totnes (p42) Woburn Safari Park (p24) reproduced by kind permission of His Grace the Duke or Bedford and the Trustees of the Bedford Estates and copyright remains with His Grace the Duke of Bedford and the Trustees of the Bedford Estates
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At the bottom of each trip is a departure list letter. These refer to the departure times shown on this page. If you’re in any doubt, just check when you’re passing 1 Stop Travel in North Street or phone us on 01273 886226
Worthing Pier Half Brick / Brighton Road Lancing Green Lancing Broadway Shoreham High Street Southwick The Pilot Portslade Station stop G Hove Town Hall stop A Brighton Pool Valley coach station Preston Circus / Preston Road stop X Preston Road / Preston Drove London Road / Deneway bus stop Patcham Black Lion
Patcham Black Lion London Road / Deneway bus stop Preston Road opp. Shell petrol station Preston Circus The Hydrant pub stop H Brighton Pool Valley coach station Hove Town Hall Albion pub stop D New Church Rd / Station Rd stop A Southwick opp. The Pilot Shoreham High Street Lancing Broadway Lancing Green Half Brick / Brighton Road Worthing Pier
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departure times for South of England Show at Ardingly Worthing Pier Half Brick / Brighton Road Lancing Green Lancing Broadway Shoreham High Street Southwick The Pilot Portslade Station / Portland Road Hove Town Hall / Church Road Brighton Pool Valley coach station Rottingdean opp. White Horse Saltdean Coast Rd / Longride Ave Peacehaven S Coast Rd /Roderick Ave Peacehaven S Coast Rd /Seaview Ave Newhaven town centre South Way
0800 0805 0807 0810 0815 0820 0825 0835 0845 0855 0857 0902 0905 0910
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