Barnes Coaches 2022 UK & European Coach Holiday Brochure

barnes 2022 UK & European

Coach Holidays

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Welcome to our 2022 Holiday Brochure What a summer it has been! Since we were allowed to resume holidays again in May we have operated over 100 holidays throughout the United Kingdom and Ireland with amazing feedback. Our customers have really appreciated our and our hotel’s safety measures, and they have added to the enjoyment of the holidays rather than detracted from it. In 2022 we will also be resuming our tours to Europe.

Our feedback keeps telling us that you want quality hotels and experiences, so that is what we have provided in this brochure, plus of course all our regular returning favourites! To give you all further peace of mind, please also be assured that we are protected by the BCH-ABTOT bond scheme, so your money is always safe with us. Further details are below on this page.

Our next brochure will be out in June 2022 with some extra holidays for the remainder of Summer and Autumn plus Festive Holidays for November and December 2022. Our holidays are delivered by our extremely modern fleet of coaches and, most importantly, by our great drivers. Many customers now find it easier to book their holiday online at www.barnescoaches.co.uk There are plenty of new tours marked with a NEW TOUR! small selection of them.

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England Cider with Roses (P13) gives you exactly what it promises with 3 included experiences. Gems of the Jurassic (P15) is a new Bournemouth itinerary with 4 added experiences! Stunning South Downs (P17) has also had a change with 3 fabulous new experiences. Home County Homes (P20) is a completely new tour that visits 3 homes whilst staying at a renowned 4* hotel. Another 4* hotel is used on Big Norfolk Skies (P23) which has 4 experiences including Seal Watching. We try to offer a new Yorkshire holiday each year as it is such a popular destination, this year you can stay in a 4* hotel in Harrogate on Gateway to the Heavenly Dales (P25) with 4 varied experiences. Finally, another 4* hotel with 4 attractions holiday is Cheshire’s Rivers, Houses and Gardens of Distinction.

Wales Just over the border we have a new holiday, Legendary Vale of Llangollen (P38) with 3 experiences whilst staying at a 19th century country house.

Whet your Appetite (P40) has plenty of focus on food and drink, BUT there is a guided walk to help you earn it! Finally, Glorious Gardens (p48) has been upgraded to a 4* hotel with the same great itinerary.

Scotland Scottish Sensations (P52) is one of our most popular Scottish tours and in 2022 have an additional experience. Our holiday to the 4* Grant Arms has also had a revamp for 2022 and I snow called Spellbinding Highland Tales (P53) with 6 experiences. The North Coast 500 road in Scotland is becoming as renowned as America’s Route 66, we take a holiday there for the first time on a fabulous 8 day tour, North 500 (P58).

Europe Ireland is a popular destination for us and in 2022 we have improved the itinerary and/ or length of 3 of our holidays there; Delightful Dingle (P66), Grand Tour (P67) and Causeway Coaster (P69). We have also upgraded our St Patricks Day Hotel (P68) to a 4*. Floriade is an every 10 year event that is held in The Netherlands, our first holiday has already sold out but we have two more available on P75.

River Cruises We have teamed up with a company called Backwater Tours to offer two French holidays (P72-73) that combine staying in a 4* hotel with spending two days exploring the local areas rivers in a small enough boat to reach the parts other boats can’t! There is a complimentary bar on board plus lunch is provided with a focus on the local area. We also have three of our more traditional River Cruises in 4 or 5* boats, new for this year is a summer trip on the Moselle (P84).

Thank you again for your continued support throughout COVID and it is great to be back doing what we do best! Everyone at Barnes Coaches Customer Satisfaction Report £200 Draw As always thank you for your valuable help in returning these feedback forms, the winner of the now £200 holiday voucher is Mrs Milam of Newbury!

Read our customer reviews on our website: www.barnescoaches.co.uk/reviews

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Free Home Pickup Area See the back cover of this brochure for our Free Pickup Area and further details.

Seating Plans We use airline style numbering and this runs 1A, 1B, 1C, 1D, 2A etc. A and B are door side seats and C and D being driver side seats. 1 is the front row through to 14 being the rear row. Due to Social Distancing, we are currently operating at a reduced capacity. Couples and those in the same bubble are travelling on the door side of the coach. Single Travellers are sitting by the window on the Driver’s Side. The aisle seat on the Driver’s Side is not currently being used to create extra spacing.

Holiday Itineraries & Extras Our holiday prices include all coach travel during the holiday. The itinerary for each holiday will make it clear if any entrances are included or not.

Our Drivers and Coaches Our drivers are renowned for their care and professionalism whilst driving and their helpful attitude, which all contribute to the enjoyment of your holiday. All coaches are extremely modern, comfortable, air conditioned and will be fitted with a toilet plus a fridge.

Hotels An important part of any holiday, so we are very careful about the hotels we use. All are to a good standard with en-suite rooms and are described individually under each holiday. Many hotels offer entertainment in the evenings too! Any hotel requests should be noted on the booking form and the hotels will try their very best to accommodate.

Single Travellers A large number of our passengers are single travellers and we of course welcome you aboard all of our tours. On some holidays, unfortunately, hotels will charge a supplement for single rooms, this is shown under each individual holiday. Where there is no mention of a supplement it means that we have some single rooms available without a supplement, these rooms tend to get booked up extremely quickly and any further rooms may attract a supplement from the hotel. To help you find holidays without a single supplement, look for this logo. NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT Wheelchair and Motorised Scooters We are happy to carry conventional wheelchairs. However, motorised scooters do create a series of practical difficulties and unfortunately we are now unable to carry them on holidays that are to more than one hotel. We may also have to ask you to get to one of our main pickup points. If you do wish to bring a wheelchair or a motorised scooter then we do request that you inform us at the time of booking so that we can check that there is space and that the scooter is a type that we are able to carry.

Booking with Confidence - Financial Security Barnes Coaches Ltd. are Members of the Bonded Coach Holiday Bond operated by the Associationof Bonded Travel Organiser Trust Ltd. (BCH-ABTOT). This is a Government approved consumer protection scheme. This ensures that in relation to the Coach Package Holidays described in this brochure (or website) that the client’s monies are protected by a Bond in the unlikely event of the Members insolvency.

Clients are recommended to inspect the current membership certificate at our registered offices or alternatively go to www.bch-uk.org or telephone 0207 2403131 to confirm current membership. Your attention is drawn to the BCH-ABTOT Group Trading Charter that will apply to these coach package holidays.

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2022 Date Index DATE

DESTINATION

JANUARY 2022 Fri 14 Torquay Mon 17 Paignton Fri 28 Paignton

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12 12 12

5 Days Falmouth 5 5 Days Snowdrops in Lincoln 5 Wed 16 St Agnes 5 Fri 18 Torquay 4 Mon 28 Paignton 5

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January2021 FEBRUARY 2022 1 Mon 14

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MARCH 2022 Mon 7 Bournemouth Mon 14 Paignton Mon 14 Ireland St Patrick's Day Fri 18 Paignton Sat 19 Paris Floating Hotel Sat 26 Lake Garda

5 5 5 4 4 8

15 12 68 12 70 80

APRIL 2022 Fri 8 Warners – Cricket Fri 8 Grand National Sat 9 Isle of Wight Mon 11 Eastbourne Wed 13 Jersey Wed 13 Guernsey Fri 15 Mystery Fri 15 Tenby Sun 17 Falmouth Mon 18 Dunoon Wed 20 Outer Hebrides Fri 22 Home Country Homes Sun 24 Boats & Trains Norfolk Mon 25 Floriade & Keukenhof Tue 26 Looe

4 3 6 5 5 5 4 4 5 5 8 3 5 5 4

18 36 16 17 61 62 7 47 9 51 56 20 22 75 11

MAY 2022 Sun 1 Suffolk Villages Mon 2 Paignton Mon 2 Llandudno Thu 5 Châteaux of Paris Fri 6 Bluebells in Norfolk Mon 9 Pennine Explorer Mon 9 Barmouth Mon 9 Isle of Man Fri 13 Isles of Scilly Fri 13 St Agnes Fri 13 York Mon 16 Romantic Northeast Mon 16 Waterways of Chester Fri 20 Looe Sat 21 Ireland’s Heritage Sun 22 Jacobite Steam Train Mon 23 Eastbourne Mon 23 Llandudno Mon 23 Great Trains of Wales Sat 28 Jersey Sat 28 Guernsey Sun 29 Harrogate & Dales Sun 29 Dingle Bay, Ireland

5 5 5 5 4 5 5 5 7 6 5 5 5 4 7 7 5 5 5 8 8 5 7

21 12 39 71 22 35 41 63 7 8 26 30 37 11 65 54 17 39 41 61 62 25 66

7 8 5 5 8 8 5 5 5 4 4

55 79 14 52 61 62 14 47 29 11 39

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JUNE 2022 Continued...

Sat 11 Causeway Ireland Sun 12 Coast Brava Trains Mon 13 Skegness Mon 13 Gardens Snowdonia Sun 19 Grange over Sands Mon 20 Châteaux Loire Valley Thu 23 Mystery Fri 24 Isle of Wight Sat 25 Highland Tales Mon 27 Weymouth Mon 27 Gwbert

7 10 5 5 5 5 3 7 7 5 5

69 82 24 48 32 74 7 16 53 14 48

JULY 2022 Fri 1 Harrogate & Dales Mon 4 Looe Mon 4 York Tue 5 Isle of Man Sun 10 Big Norfolk Skies Thu 14 Railways of Scotland Fri 15th Warners – isle of Wight Sat 16 Jersey Sat 16 Guernsey Sun 17 Llangollen Sun 17 River & Rail Ireland Mon 18 Stirling Adventure Wed 20 Orkney & Shetlands Sat 23 Eastbourne Mon 25 Shropshire Fri 29 Whet Appetite, Wales Sun 31 Falmouth Sun 31 Garden of England Sun 31 Cheshire Rivers etc.

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28 11 26 64 23 59 18 61 62 38 68 50 60 17 38 40 9 19 37

AUGUST 2022 Mon 1 Durham Fri 5 Llandudno Fri 5 Edinburgh Tattoo Sun 7 Boats & Trains Norfolk Sun 7 Tenby Mon 8 Scenic Suffolk Mon 8 Pride of Yorkshire Fri 12 Full Steam South East Fri 12 Isle of Man Sun 14 Welsh Wonder Mon 15 Cider with Roses Mon 15 Warners – Corton Wed 17 Isles of Scilly Wed 17 Disneyland Paris Wed 17 Swiss Alps & Bernina Thu 18 Peak District Sat 20 Jersey or Guernsey Sun 21 Suffolk Villages Sun 21 Jacobite Mon 22 Back in Tyne Fri 26 Mystery Fri 26 Eastbourne Fri 26 Kynren Fri 26 Edinburgh Tattoo

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29 39 49 22 47 21 27 20 63 42 13 18 7 70 77 25 61 21 54 30 7 17 31 49

JUNE 2022 Wed 1 Highlands & Dolphins Wed 1 Desirable Dolomites Fri 3 Ilfracombe Fri 3 Scottish Sensations Sat 4 Jersey Sat 4 Guernsey Mon 6 Weymouth Mon 6 Tenby Thu 9 Scarborough Fri 10 Babbacombe Fri 10 Llandudno

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AUGUST 2022 Continued...

Mon 29 South Downs Mon 29 The Northern Delights Tue 30 Isle of Wight Tue 30 Let it be Liverpool Tue 30 Reims Backwater Tour

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SEPTEMBER 2022 Thu 1 Northern Dramas 5 Thu 1 North Coast 500 8 Sat 3 Jersey 8 Sat 3 Guernsey 8 Sat 3 Grand Tour Ireland 8 Sun 4 Medieval Cornwall 5 Mon 5 Weymouth 5 Mon 5 Pennine Explorer 5 Wed 7 Moselle Cruise 6 Thu 8 Tyrolean Splendour 8 Fri 9 Blackpool Illuminations 3 Sat 10 Switzerland Glaciers 8 Mon 12 Floriade 5 Tue 13 Lake Maggiore 8 Wed 14 Green Spain 10 Mon 19 Barmouth 5 Fri 23 Paignton 4 Fri 23 Blackpool Illuminations 3 Sat 24 Paris Backwater Cruise 5 Sun 25 Morecambe 6 Mon 26 Grange over Sands 5 Mon 26 Blackpool & Harrogate 5

28 58 61 62 67 10 14 35 84 83 34 76 75 78 81 41 12 34 72 33 32 34

OCTOBER 2022 Sun 2 Dunoon 5 Mon 3 Eastbourne 5 Mon 3 Skegness 5 Mon 3 Lake District 4 Fri 7 Blackpool Illuminations 3 Sat 8 Outer Hebrides 7 Mon 10 West Country 5 Mon 10 Isle of Wight 5 Mon 10 Frontline Kent 5 Sun 16 Danube Cruise 8 Mon 17 Falmouth 5 Mon 17 Warners – Alvaston 5 Mon 17 Jersey 5 Mon 17 Guernsey 5 Thu 20 St Agnes 5

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Our Winter Holidays will be released in our next holiday brochure due for release in June 2022.

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MARCH 2023 PRESALE Wed 29 Provence Cruise Tours in RED are

NEW TOURS

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Destination Index Country Pages England 7-38 Wales 38-48 Scotland 49-56 Jersey 61 Guernsey 62 Isle of Scilly 7 Isle of Man 63-64 Ireland 65-69 France 70-74, 86 Netherlands

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Switzerland 76-77 Italy 78-80 Spain 81-82 Austria 83 Germany 84 Hungary 85

Miscellaneous Index

Important Pages not to miss! Pages Holiday Booking Form 43-44 Booking Terms & Conditions 45-46 Travel Insurance 87 Pickup Map 88 E-News & Travel Club 5

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Staycation Guide 6

Themed Holidays Mystery Tours 7 Warner Leisure Hotels 18 Cruises 70, 84-86 Kynren 31 The Royal Edinburgh Tattoo 49 Follow our social media pages! @BarnesCoaches

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e d i u g n o i t a c Stay In need of a holiday but do not want to travel too far from home?

We have a great range of UK holidays coming up to enjoy!

Scotland Pages 49-59

Lake District Pages 32-33

North East Pages 29-30

Yorkshire Pages 25-28

Isle of Man Pages 63-64

Lancashire Pages 35-36

Ireland Pages 65-69

Norfolk Pages 22 - 23

Lincolnshire Pages

Wales Pages 38-48

Suffolk Pages 21

Devon Pages 11-14 Sussex Page 17

Cornwall Pages 8-11 Dorset Pages 14-15

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Isle of Wight Page 16

7 Days from

£1,039 3 & 4 Days from

£319

Mystery Tours Inc. Easter!

4 Days Good Fri 15th April 2022 (Easter) 3 Days Thu 23rd June 2022 (Summer) 4 Days Fri 26th August 2022 (Bank Holiday) Always a huge success and in 2022 we have 3 dates!

Easter Mystery

Summer Mystery

4 Days (Good Friday)

3 Days

Fri 15th April 2022

Thu 23rd June 2022

£329

LIMITED NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT

Easter Mystery to a 4* Hotel with Hot Cross Bun on arrival plus 3 Course Easter Sunday Lunch!

August Bank Holiday Mystery

£319

£50 Single Supplement Summer Mystery to a 3* Hotel that includes lunch on all 3 days! Plus, a 2 hour guided tour of a UNESCO World Heritage Site by coach, a visit to a Vineyard with a tasting plus a visit to a cheese maker with tasting. Packed itinerary!

4 Days (Bank Holiday Weekend) Fri 26th August 2022

£349

£41 Single Supplement August Bank Holiday Mystery that visits 2 National Parks and an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Isles of Scilly St Mary’s | 7 Days Fri 13th May 2022 Wed 17th August 2022

SOLD OUT £1,039

£120 Single Supplement | £50pp Sea View The Isles of Scilly are an archipelago of five inhabited islands and numerous other small rocky islets 28 miles off Lands End. With a total population of just over two thousand, an exceptionally mild climate, and countless golden sandy beaches, Scilly is a beautiful haven of peace and tranquillity.

Our base is St Mary’s where you can chill out watching the tide change, the flowers open and the sun shine. There is also plenty to do such as nature trails, bird and wildlife trips, local pottery, craft shops etc.

PLEASE NOTE: DINNER IS NOT INCLUDED ON DAY 1.

Day 1 | We make a leisurely journey towards Cornwall

and our overnight stop is at a Travelodge near Hayle. In the evening there is Brewers Fayre on site or our coach will run you into St Ives (there will be a walk down a steep hill to get to the town centre) for a couple of hours for you to get your own food.

Day 2 | Our hotel provides a Breakfast Box and we make the short journey to Penzance to catch the Scillonian ferry for our 2hr 40 minute sailing to St Mary’s, the island where our hotel is based and where we are met with a welcome drink.

Days whilst at Resort A | A full day guided walking tour of the island of St Mary’s.

B | To the island of Tresco and a full day guided walking tour including a visit to the world famous Abbey Gardens (boat fee and gardens included).

Plus 2 free days on St Mary’s or maybe catch a boat to one of the other islands (not included).

Day 7 | We depart St Mary’s at 1630 for the boat journey back to Penzance. Here we will be met by coach for the journey home, with a 30 minute stop at Exeter Services. Back to the Swindon area just after midnight.

PLEASE NOTE: GUIDED WALKING TOURS REQUIRE REASONABLE LEVELS OF FITNESS AND MOBILITY AND ARE SUBJECT TO LOCAL TIDES AND WEATHER CONDITIONS. SEA VIEW SUPPLEMENT DOES NOT APPLY TO OVERNIGHT HOTEL.

Holiday Hotel Obviously, a secret but all are of good standard. There will

The Atlantic Hotel | www.atlantichotelscilly.co.uk A delightful old inn which adjoins the harbour from which boats make daily trips to Tresco and other delightful islands.

Holiday Inclusions • Return coach travel • Hotel accommodation of bed, breakfast and evening meal.

Holiday Inclusions • Return coach travel • Ferry Crossings • Tours as indicated (inc. boat to Tresco and entry to the Abbey Gardens and guided tour of St Marys) • Hotel accommodation of bed, breakfast and evening meal. (no evening meal on Day 1).

also be interesting towns visited on the way to and back from the destination and there will be an included excursion from the hotel on the middle day(s).

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England Holidays 5 & 6 Days from

£349

Scenic Coastal Cornwall St Agnes | 5 & 6 Days

Experience all that Cornwall has to offer whilst based in this lovely hotel in the quaint Cornish Coastal village of St Agnes. Lots of the scenic local area is used in the TV drama Poldark. Our February holiday has a Winter Warmer package so Sherry Reception, Afternoon Cream Tea and a glass of wine with dinner on our final evening!

5 Days (Inc. Tours A, B & C) Wed 16th February 2022

£349

(Plus sherry reception, cream tea, and glass of wine!)

Thu 20th October 2022 6 Days (Inc. All Tours) Fri 13th May 2022

£427 £519

NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT

First Day We follow the Atlantic Highway through Devon to Cornwall with a lunchtime stop in the Devon town of Bideford.

Days whilst at Resort A | To the south coast of Cornwall and we visit Falmouth in its beautiful position on the estuary, which is the deepest in Western Europe. On our return we make a short stop in Porthleven, an unspoilt fishing harbour steeped in history.

B | We pass through Perranporth and travel along the north coast of Cornwall and after enjoying the scenic coastal drive we make a stop in Padstow. Padstow has a lovely setting by the Camel Estuary where narrow streets lead to the harbour. Later, we visit Truro, the county town of Cornwall.

C | We enjoy views of Mount’s Bay, overlooked by the beautiful St Michael’s Mount, before arriving at Land’s End where we make a short stop in this dramatic location. Then the coastal route to St Ives. St Ives is described as the jewel in Cornwall’s crown and has a picturesque fishing harbour.

D | We call at Charlestown, a pristine, unspoiled example of a Georgian working port. Poldark dock scenes are filmed here. Later we call at Mevagissey, a resort much favoured by artists for its great character.

Last Day We return by a different route and remain in Cornwall with a lunchtime stop in the historic fishing port of Looe, where two rivers create a tidal harbour. The bustling harbour is the hub of the town and home to fishing vessels as well as pleasure craft.

Rosemundy House Hotel | www.rosemundy.co.uk A 3 star property set in 4 acres of woodland and gardens. In the evenings relax in the bar or cosy snug lounge.

BAR | GROUND FLOOR ROOMS | HEATED OUTDOOR POOL Holiday Inclusions • Return coach travel • Tours as indicated • Hotel accommodation of bed, breakfast and evening meal.

• February Date: Includes Sherry Reception, Cream Tea & Glass of Wine

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Cornwall 5 & 7 Days from

£289

Cornish Riviera

Falmouth | 5 & 7 Days Falmouth has a beautiful position and our hotel is well located on the seafront, with far-reaching views.

Having such a mild climate, sub tropical plants bloom here. The magnificent natural harbour and interesting town add to the charm of this excellent resort. These holidays are a great value way to stay at one of our favourite hotels!

5 Days (Inc. Tours A & B) Mon 14th February 2022 Sun 17th April 2022 Mon 17th October 2022

£289 £359 £369

7 Days (Inc. All Tours) Sun 31st July 2022

£599

NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT

First Day To Cornwall with a lunch time stop at the famous Jamaica Inn, high on Bodmin Moor. Then we continue to the beautiful resort of Falmouth.

Tours whilst at resort A | We enjoy views of Mount’s Bay, overlooked by the beautiful St Michael’s Mount, before arriving at Land’s End where we make a short stop in this dramatic location. Then the coastal route to St Ives. St Ives is described as the jewel in Cornwall’s crown and has a picturesque fishing harbour.

B | We travel to the north coast of Cornwall and after enjoying the scenic coastal drive from Newquay, we make a stop in Padstow.

Padstow has a lovely setting by the Camel Estuary where narrow streets lead to the harbour. Later, we visit Fowey, a small town overlooking the beautiful river.

C | We enjoy the seaside villages of Fowey and Mevagissey. Fowey looks over the beautiful estuary and Mevagissey has a distinctive twin harbour surrounded by a maze of streets.

D | We visit Truro, Cornwall’s Cathedral city, with Georgian houses and interesting streets. On our return we make a short stop in Porthleven, an unspoilt fishing harbour steeped in history.

Last Day We return by a different route and remain in Cornwall with a lunchtime stop in the historic fishing port of Looe, where two rivers create a tidal harbour. The bustling harbour is the hub of the town and home to fishing vessels as well as pleasure craft.

The Membly Hotel | www.memblyhallhotel.co.uk The hotel is situated on the sea front with panoramic views.

LIFT | BAR | SATELLITE TV | SAUNA | SPA Holiday Inclusions • Return coach travel • Tours as indicated • Hotel accommodation of bed, breakfast and evening meal.

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England Holidays 5 Days from

£549 Magical Medieval Cornwall

5 Days

Sun 4th September 2022 £115 Single Supplement

£549

NEW TOUR!

Sunday Our first taste of Cornwall as we visit Polperro, where picturesque and tightly packed cottages appear to tumble down to the harbour, before continuing to our hotel where we are met with hot drinks.

Monday We spend the morning in the picturesque fishing village of Clovelly, a charming place that has not had motor vehicles since the 1920s! Resident donkeys and sledges are used to transport goods around the village. Then to Bude, a seaside resort surrounded by wild coastline and gorgeous beaches.

Tuesday To Boscastle which for many years was the only accessible harbour in over 40 miles of craggy coastline and is full of history. Then to Tintagel, famous for its castle which is entwined with the legend of King Arthur and there is now an iconic bridge linking it with the headland. We haven’t included entry as it is not advised for those with limited mobility, but we will be here long enough to give you time to visit. If you would prefer to stay in the village there are a myriad of shops and cafés to explore.

Wednesday To the magnificent Lanhydrock House and Gardens where we can see the two sides of Victorian lives, from the servant quarters to the luxurious family areas. We can also amble around the impressive gardens, over 1000 acres with woodland and tranquil riverside paths to wander. Later to Padstow, a charming fishing port and a foodie destination ever since Rick Stein opened his first restaurant here in 1975.

Thursday A different route home as we follow the Atlantic Highway through Cornwall and Devon to a lunchtime stop in the Devon town of Bideford.

Bowood Park Hotel | www.bowoodpark.com A 3 star hotel nestled in the heart of North Cornwall on the fringes of the coastline. BAR | LIMITED GROUND FLOOR ROOMS

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Includes Clovelly, Boscastle, Tintagel, Padstow and Lanhydrock House & Gardens

We get to grips with the region’s famed fishing villages, from the historic Boscastle to the foodie-friendly Padstow, with a stroll around Clovelly’s car-free cobbled streets for good measure. We tick off some super sights too, including Tintagel Castle and Lanhydrock House & Gardens.

Holiday Inclusions • Return coach travel • Tours as indicated (includes Clovelly and Lanhydrock) • Hotel accommodation of bed, breakfast and evening meal.

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Devon

4 & 5 Days from

£319 The Best of Cornwall in a Weekend | Looe 4 Days (Inc. All Tours) Tue 26th April 2022 Fri 20th May 2022

£319 £349

4 Days from

£319 Babbacombe & The English Riviéra in Summer 4 Days

£15pp River View Room | £45pp Balcony River View Room

Fri 10th June 2022

5 Days (Inc. All Tours + free day) Mon 4th July 2022

£15 Single Supplement

£539

£20pp River View Room | £60pp Balcony River View Room

LIMITED NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT Explore Cornwall’s Harbour Towns and Villages from the historic fishing port of Looe, where two rivers create a tidal harbour. The bustling harbour is the hub of the town and home to fishing vessels as well as pleasure craft.

First Day We travel to Cornwall and visit Polperro, where picturesque and tightly packed cottages appear to tumble down to the harbour, before continuing to Looe.

Tours whilst at Resort A | To Falmouth which has a beautiful position, and with its mild climate, subtropical plants bloom here. The magnificent natural harbour and interesting town add to the charm of this excellent resort. Later, we visit Truro, Cornwall’s Cathedral city, with Georgian houses and interesting streets.

B | We visit Fowey, one of the most unique and beautiful destinations in England with lovely views and interesting shopping. Later we call at Mevagissey, a beautiful harbour village much loved by artists.

Last Day To the north coast of Cornwall and we take the scenic road from Watergate Bay to Padstow where we make a lunchtime stop. Then the homeward journey.

£319

If you’re looking for a laid-back, tranquil holiday without the hassle of fighting through the crowds to get to the beach, Babbacombe is a great alternative to its busier neighbours in Torbay. Affectionately known as the ‘Jewel in the crown of the English Riviéra’, the beach resort of Babbacombe includes a great range of things to do and see in a quiet, laid-back setting.

Friday To the Devon coast and we make a late lunchtime stop in Dawlish, then we continue along the coast to our hotel in Babbacombe.

Tours whilst at Resort A | A scenic tour of Dartmoor with stops in Moretonhampstead and Tavistock. On our return you can choose between being dropped back at the hotel or spending some time in Torquay.

B | We complete a tour the length of Torbay with stops in Paignton, with its great beaches, and Brixham with its famous harbour.

Last Day To nearby Teignmouth, a stunning coastal town with historic, Georgian buildings, long sandy beaches and fresh, local food. From here we make our way home.

Portbyhan Hotel | www.portbyhan.com A 3 star hotel situated in an unrivalled position, right at the heart of Looe.

LIFT | BAR Holiday Inclusions • Return coach travel • Tours as indicated • Hotel accommodation of bed, breakfast and evening meal.

The Babbacombe Hotel | www.babbacombehotel.co.uk A seafront hotel with beautiful views of the Babbacombe Downs and Bay. LIFT | BAR Holiday Inclusions • Return coach travel • Tours as indicated • Hotel accommodation of bed, breakfast and evening meal.

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England Holidays

4 & 5 Days from

£239 The English Riviéra and the South Devon Coast Torbay | 4 & 5 Days

January, February and March include Cosy Break entertainment!

The warmest of welcomes awaits you on the English Riviéra, South Devon’s Beautiful Bay. Surrounded by stunning coast and countryside, the towns of Torquay and Paignton offer fantastic all year round holidays for everyone. All with fine views over Torbay with its vivid blue sea and sky. As well as the beautiful coastline, our tours will show us much of Devon’s enchanting countryside.

We have been operating these tours for many years now and they are always popular and often sell out!

First Day To Devon and a 2-hour lunchtime stop in Exeter, full of character and ancient history.

Tours whilst at resort A | We cross the River Dart by boat and visit Dartmouth in its beautiful setting between steep hills and the picturesque harbour. Then a scenic drive takes us to Totnes, a captivating town set on one of Britain’s most picturesque waterways. We return to Torbay completing a scenic, circular tour.

B | To Teignmouth, a stunning coastal town with historic, Georgian buildings, long sandy beaches and fresh, local food.

Then, in the afternoon, time in Torquay, a traditional yet thriving seaside town.

Last Day We return home with a stop in Wells which has an historic centre, magnificent cathedral and a unique, moated Bishop’s Palace.

4 Days (Inc. Tours A & B) Fri 14th January 2022 (Belgrave) Fri 28th January 2022 (Queens) Fri 18th February 2022 (Belgrave) Fri 18th March 2022 (Palace) Fri 23rd September2022 (Palace)

£279 £239 £279 £319 £349

5 Days (Inc. Tours A & B + free day) Mon 17th January 2022 (Palace) £319 Mon 28th February 2022 (Palace) £329 Mon 14th March 2022 (Queens) £329 Mon 2nd May 2022 (Queens) £379 NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT

Palace Hotel, Paignton | www.palacepaignton.com A 3 star period hotel has fantastic unspoilt views across Torbay. SPA | SAUNA | LIFT | BAR | GYM | POOL Belgrave Sands Hotel, Torquay | www.belgravesands.com This beautifully renovated hotel is situated a stone’s throw from Torquay’s seafront and offers a combination of elegant and comfortable accommodation.

LIFT | BAR | POOL | SAUNA | STEAM ROOM | GYM Queens Hotel, Paignton | www.queenspaignton.com A 3 star hotel situated near to the front and shops.

LIFT | BAR | POOL

Holiday Inclusions • Return coach travel • Tours as indicated • Hotel accommodation of bed, breakfast and evening meal • Holidays in January, February and March include Cosy Break entertainment

Book online: www.barnescoaches.co.uk hotline: 01793 821303 12 Booking

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© Quince Honey Farm

© RHS Garden Rosemoor

Devon

5 Days from

£499

Wondrous West Country 5 Days

£529 Cider with Roses 5 Days Mon 15th August 2022 £113 Single Supplement

NEW TOUR!

£529

Includes RHS Rosemoor, Hestercombe House and Thatchers Cider Farm Two famous gardens are visited plus one of the country’s favourite drink producers! This is also a great time of year to visit Devon’s great seaside towns on the North and South Coast.

Monday Great scenery as we travel cross-country to the West Country via drive down Cheddar Gorge where we make a quick lunch time stop. Then to the Thatcher’s Cider Farm in the Mendip Hills to learn how cider is made and enjoy a tasting. Then on to our hotel.

Tuesday To RHS Rosemoor which is nestled in a Devon valley and blends formal and informal plantings to create a magical effect. Then we continue to Woolacombe and it’s famous 3 mile long beach for an afternoon stop.

Wednesday Over the Blackdown Hills to the Victorian resort of Sidmouth where we have free time to explore. Later we call at Budleigh Salterton, one of Devon’s most un-spoilt and charming towns.

Thursday We visit Hestercombe House and Gardens where we can explore three centuries of garden design. Then a scenic drive over the Quantock Hills to Minehead, where we make a stop before we return to the hotel with a scenic drive through the Exmoor National Park.

Friday We return home with a stop in the delightful little city of Wells with its wonderful cathedral.

Best Western Tiverton | www.bestwestern.co.uk A 3 star hotel set in 2.5 acres of grounds on the outskirts of the market town of Tiverton in the heart of the beautiful midDevon region.

Mon 10th October 2022 £80 Single Supplement

£499

NEW TOUR!

Includes RHS Rosemoor, Hestercombe House, West Somerset Railway, Jurassic Cruise and Quince Honey Farm!

5 attractions visited whilst also enjoying spectacular scenery, great cities and seaside towns. This tour is always popular and has evolved this year to offer so much more over the 5 days.

Monday Great scenery as we travel cross country to the West Country with the highlight being a drive down Cheddar Gorge where we make a lunch time stop.

Tuesday To RHS Rosemoor which is nestled in a Devon valley and blends formal and informal plantings to create a magical effect. Then to Quince Honey Farm for a behind -the-scenes tour to see how honey is produced and harvested. Plus of course a tasting!

Wednesday Over the Blackdown Hills to the Victorian resort of Sidmouth where we enjoy a 50 minute Jurassic Coast cruise.

We then have free time to explore Sidmouth. On our return we make a short stop in Budleigh Salterton, one of Devon’s most un-spoilt and charming towns.

Thursday We visit Hestercombe House and Gardens for a Head Gardener’s Tour where we explore three centuries of garden design. We then enjoy a single journey on the famous West Somerset Railway to Minehead where we have a short stop before we return to the hotel with a scenic drive through Exmoor National Park.

Friday We return home with a stop in the delightful little city of Wells with its wonderful cathedral. © Quince Honey Farm

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Best Western Tiverton | www.bestwestern.co.uk A 3 star hotel set in 2.5 acres of grounds on the outskirts of the market town of Tiverton in the heart of the beautiful midDevon region.

GROUND FLOOR ROOMS | WIFI | BAR | FREEVIEW TV

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Holiday Inclusions • Return coach travel • Tours as indicated (Inc. 3 attractions) • Hotel accommodation of bed, breakfast and evening meal.

Holiday Inclusions • Return coach travel • Tours as indicated (Inc. 5 attractions) • Hotel accommodation of bed, breakfast and evening meal.

Booking hotline: 01793 821303

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England Holidays

5 Days

£439 North Devon & Exmoor 5 Days | Ilfracombe Fri 3rd June 2022

£439

NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT Ilfracombe has a picturesque harbour along with narrow streets and the North Devon coast is renowned for its unique character and spectacular scenery.

Friday We travel to Devon and stop in the North Devon seaside town of Minehead.

Tours whilst at Resort A | To Barnstaple on the River Taw, with its covered Victorian Pannier Market and famous “Butchers Row”. We then make a stop in Woolacombe where magnificent scenery meets the swell of the Atlantic waves on its famous beach. It is also a lively place with lots of shops and cafes etc.

B | Over Exmoor and via Simonsbath and Wheddon Cross to Dunster, perhaps its most picturesque village where we make a short stop for photographs. Then we continue to a lunchtime stop in Lynmouth where there is also the opportunity to take the cliff railway (not included) to Lynton.

C | We have a short day trip out to the historic harbour town of Bideford which is packed with independent shops, local produce and a picturesque quay.

Tuesday We return with a drive through the Valley of Rocks with its majestic skyline before making a lunch time stop in Burnham on Sea.

The Ilfracombe Carlton | ww.ilfracombecarlton.co.uk 4 star hotel in the heart of Ilfracombe with a Victorian exterior and a 21st century interior.

LIFT | BAR | GYM Holiday Inclusions • Return coach travel • Tours as indicated • Hotel accommodation of bed, breakfast and evening meal.

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5 Days from

£399 Weymouth, Dorset Coast & The New Forest 5 Days

Mon 6th June 2022 Mon 27th June 2022 Mon 5th September 2022 NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT

£399 £409 £419

Looking for a holiday by the sea with beautiful scenery? Then look no further, Weymouth is the perfect holiday destination!

With beautiful golden sands sprinkled with deckchairs, safe shallow waters and a pretty harbour side, you certainly won’t be disappointed.

Monday Heading for Weymouth we call at Christchurch where Monday is Market Day. Tours whilst at Resort A | Along the Jurassic Coast with stops in West Bay and Lyme Regis. West Bay is a charming fishing village that has enjoyed a surge in popularity since Broadchurch was filmed there. Lyme Regis boasts breathtaking scenery and a special mystique, it’s historic Cobb and harbour are iconic features. We conclude the day with a scenic drive alongside Chesil Beach.

B | Onto the scenic “isle” of Purbeck and we make a lunch time stop in Swanage and a short stop in Corfe. Swanage has a promenade backed by attractions with great views and Corfe is a beautiful village topped by the famous castle. Before returning to our hotel, we take a ride onto the Isle of Portland with great views.

Friday We head for home, travelling through the New Forest with a stop in Lyndhurst.

Crown Hotel | www.kingshotels.co.uk The charm and character of the Crown Hotel lies in the warm and friendly atmosphere which always prevails. The hotel is located in an extremely favourable position at the top of the High Street next to the town bridge, which overlooks the harbour. LIFT | BAR Holiday Inclusions • Return coach travel • Tours as indicated • Hotel accommodation of bed, breakfast and evening meal.

Book online: www.barnescoaches.co.uk

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Dorset

5 Days

£399 Bournemouth All Inclusive Spring Sun! 5 Days Mon 7th March 2022

Single rooms on application

£399

Including Beaulieu Palace Tour, New Forest, Christchurch and more!

Renowned for its golden beaches and beautiful parks and gardens, Bournemouth blends the contemporary with the traditional to ensure you are truly spoilt for choice. We stay at the 3 star Trouville Hotel on the West Cliff which has great leisure facilities and entertainment every night. Plus, we are Full Board (so take a packed lunch out with us every day) and there is an open bar for 2 hours each night!

Monday A lovely drive south and we stop in Christchurch where today in market day.

Tuesday A scenic drive west and we make a lunch time stop in Weymouth.

Wednesday Into the New Forest and we visit Beaulieu which is a stately home, motor museum and a 13th century abbey surrounded by picturesque gardens and 800 years of history.

On our return we make a short stop in Lyndhurst all the while viewing the fauna and flora of the New Forest.

Thursday We enjoy a scenic circular tour of the Isle of Purbeck including a stop in the resort of Swanage.

Friday We return with a lunchtime stop in Lymington with it’s long high street, full of independent shops, and small harbour.

Trouville Hotel | www.trouvillehotel.com Well established 3 star hotel in the heart of Bournemouth just a few minutes stroll from the town centre gardens.

LIFT | BAR | POOL | SPA | SAUNA | GYM Holiday Inclusions • Return coach travel • Tours as indicated • Hotel accommodation of bed, breakfast and evening meal.

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Booking hotline: 01793 821303

5 Days

£569 Gems of the Jurassic Coast and the New Forest 5 Days | 4* Hotel in Bournemouth Mon 27th June 2022 NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT

NEW

£569

ITINERARY

Includes Boat Cruise, Sherborne castle, Beaulieu & Exbury Gardens inc. Train Ride.

Renowned for its golden beaches and beautiful parks and gardens, Bournemouth blends the contemporary with the traditional to ensure you are truly spoilt for choice. There are loads of extras on this holiday and we stay at the 4 star Cumberland Hotel.

Monday En route we enjoy a lunchtime stop in Christchurch, which has a unique location at the confluence of the rivers Stour and Avon and is on the shores of its own spectacular, natural harbour. Today is also market day. We have tea and coffee on arrival at the hotel.

Tuesday We visit two of the New Forest’s finest attractions.

Firstly, to Exbury Gardens for a look around the famous gardens followed by a ride on the steam train on site. Then to Beaulieu in the New Forest where we spend the remainder of the day exploring the fabulous house, grounds and museums.

We travel there and back by different routes enjoying some fantastic New Forest scenery.

Wednesday To Poole where we board a boat for a 1 hour Jurassic Coast Circular Cruise to Swanage and back. After free time in Poole we return to Bournemouth for free time in resort.

Thursday Sherborne Castle has over 400 years of history and we have a private viewing of the castle with a tour guide who takes us on a “Great Stories Walk” as we walk in the footsteps of Raleigh and the Digby’s. We are also treated to a light lunch before making our way to the town of Wimborne Minster for an afternoon stop. Wimborne has that quintessential English blend of history and hospitality and is a beautiful, historic, market town with a gracious Minster Church at its heart.

Friday We return home with a drive through the New Forest and a stop in Lymington.

Cumberland Hotel | www.cumberlandbournemouth.co.uk Iconic 4 star Art Deco hotel on the prestigious East Cliff overlooking the award-winning golden beaches, the isle of Wight and the Jurassic coast.

LIFT | BAR | OUTDOOR POOL | FREEVIEW TV | WIFI Holiday Inclusions • Return coach travel • Tours as indicated (Boat Cruise, Sherborne Castle, Beaulieu & Exbury Gardens inc. Train Ride.)

• Hotel accommodation of bed, breakfast and evening meal.

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England Holidays 5, 6 & 7 Days from

£389 Complete Isle of Wight Sandown | 5, 6 & 7 Days

5 Days (Inc. Tours A, B & C) Mon 10th October 2022

£389

£60 Upgrade Single Room to Sea View

6 Days (Inc. Tours A, B & C) Sat 9th April 2022

£449

7 Days (Inc. All Tours) Fri 24th June 2022 Tue 30th August 2022

£569 £599

£75 Upgrade Single Room to Sea View

£90 Upgrade Single Room to Sea View NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT Our hotel is the fabulous Trouville which is centrally located on the seafront with panoramic views and the feedback from our first year with them in 2021 has been outstanding. All twin and double rooms come with a sea view and single travellers have the option to upgrade for £15 per night. The Isle of Wight has stunning coastlines, gorgeous countryside, vibrant towns and award-winning attractions all on one beautiful, picturesque island. Our tour to the island is based in Sandown which shelters in a beautiful bay and is famed for its golden sandy beach and the traditional British seafront and pier.

First Day We cross by ferry to the Isle of Wight and on to our hotel in Sandown.

Tours whilst at Resort A | We view the magnificent coastal scenery along the south of the island as we travel to Alum Bay overlooking the Needles. Later we call in at Yarmouth with its continental atmosphere and picturesque harbour.

B | We visit the seaside resorts of Ryde and Shanklin. Ryde is the largest town on the Island and in addition to an expanse of sandy beaches, which stretch right along the town, it has a great selection of boutique shops, museums and galleries. If you prefer, and if it is open, we can drop you at the Isle of Wight Bus Museum! Then to Shanklin, a traditional seaside town that regularly tops the charts for the number of sunshine hours and has a great beach, shops and cafes. It also has an Old Town that is worth exploring.

C | To West Cowes, beautifully set on the estuary with its busy harbour and narrow streets, and on to Newport, the island’s attractive capital at the head of the river.

D | We make a morning stop in the quintessential village of Godshill. In the afternoon to Ventnor; great beaches and a long promenade plus great shops.

Last Day A final drive across the island before catching our ferry back to the mainland.

Depending on our ferry time we may be able to make a stop at Rosemary Vineyard. It is one the largest producers of English Wine and also has a coffee shop.

Trouville Hotel, Sandown | www.trouvillehotel.co.uk A proud reputation for delivering high standards in food, service and hospitality.

LIFT | BAR | WIFI | SPORT ROOM

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Holiday Inclusions • Return coach travel • Tours as indicated • Ferry Crossings • Hotel accommodation of bed, breakfast and evening meal.

Book online: www.barnescoaches.co.uk

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£319 5 Days from

£549

Stunning South Downs 5 Days | Chichester

NEW Mon 29th August 2022 ITINERARY £80 Single Supplement

£549

Includes Bluebell Railway inc. Cream Tea, Parham House, Vineyard, Portsmouth Historic Dockyard inc. Behind the Scenes!

Eastbourne, The Sussex Coast & Countryside 4 Days (Inc. Tours A)

Fri 26th August 2022

£319

£45 Single Supplement

5 Days (Inc. Tours A & B) Mon 11th April 2022 £60 Single Supplement

Mon 23rd May 2022

£339 £359

Based in a luxurious 3 star hotel, this tour explores the South Downs National Park area. This year there are even more extras, and as well as exploring the historic and picturesque local towns, there is a ride on the Bluebell Railway, a guided tour plus a Ploughmans at one of England’s best houses, a vineyard plus tasting and the fabulous Portsmouth Historic Dockyard with entry to all attractions and a Behind the Scenes look at HMS Victory.

£60 Single Supplement

Monday Travelling via Winchester and Petersfield we get our first views of the South Downs before a lunchtime stop in the historic town of Arundel, a picturesque town full of history and heritage. Plus of course the impressive cathedral.

Tuesday To Portsmouth and the Historic Dockyard where there are 12 attractions including the Mary Rose and HMS Warrior. We have included a special behind the scenes tour of HMS Victory. Spend all day here or split your time between here and Southsea.

Wednesday To Parham House and Gardens, one of the finest Elizabethan Houses in the country. We have a drink and biscuits on arrival followed by a guided tour of the house and gardens and then we are served a light ploughman’s lunch. Later to Hambledon Wineries which is England’s oldest.

The state of the art gravity fed winery that is now used was opened by HRH Duchess of Cornwall in 2013 and we have a tour and tasting.

Thursday In the morning we visit Lewes which is set in the South Downs National Park and boasts a wealth of cafés and pubs plus independent shops including its numerous antique and antiquarian bookshops. Later, we have a 1hr 45-minute return ride on the Bluebell Railway, a restful alternative to fast-paced adventures. We follow the serene hills and valleys between the downs of the south as they ripple between the winding nostalgia. We enjoy a Cream Tea whilst onboard.

Friday We spend time in Chichester itself before our journey home.

Eastbourne is famous for its lush rolling landscapes, stunning beaches and iconic chalk sea cliffs. Our 3 star hotel is right on the iconic seafront with the town centre a short walk away. We have varied days out as well to show you the best of the surrounding countryside and towns.

Chichester Park Hotel | www.chichesterparkhotel.com A 3 star hotel on the outskirts of historic Chichester.

GROUND FLOOR ROOMS (MUST BE REQUESTED) | WIFI | BAR | POOL | SAUNA | STEAM ROOM | SPA Holiday Inclusions • Return coach travel • Tours as indicated (inc. Bluebell Railway inc. Cream Tea, Parham House, Vineyard, Portsmouth Historic Dockyard inc.

Behind the Scenes) • Hotel accommodation of bed, breakfast and evening meal.

Booking hotline: 01793 821303

Sussex

4, 5 & 8 Days from

Mon 3rd October 2022 £60 Single Supplement

8 Days (Inc. All Tours) Sat 23rd July 2022 £105 Single Supplement

£359 £639

First Day We make a lunch time stop in Arundel which combines thousands of years of history with independent shops and cafes.

Tours whilst at Resort A | A busy but fascinating day as we travel to Rye, an unspoilt town rising above the surrounding countryside with good views across the Marshes. Then we make a short stop in Tenterden, one of the most charming towns in the South East, before our final stop in the delightful market town of Battle that grew up around the Abbey and has history dating back to 1066. A packed and enjoyable day!

B | We start our day with a spectacular drive across Beachy Head to vibrant and colourful Brighton, where you’ll find a treasure trove of things to do from seaside fun on the pier to the stunning heritage of the Royal Pavilion. Plus great shops! We then make an afternoon stop in the small village of Alfriston in the Cuckmere Valley, an ancient village full of history.

C | Inland and we travel via Frant Hartfield, home to the Winnie the Pooh author, to visit Royal Tunbridge Wells. Then on to East Grinstead, an ancient market town with a wealth of architectural history.

D | We head west and explore Worthing and Littlehampton, which has 2 award-winning beaches, the beautiful River Arun and a large seafront garden.

Last Day We head home with a stop in Chichester, nestled at the foot of the South Downs.

Burlington Hotel | www.bespokehotels.com 3 star hotel on the iconic seafront with stunning views.

LIFT | BAR | WIFI Holiday Inclusions • Tours as indicated • Return coach travel • Hotel accommodation of bed, breakfast and evening meal.

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England Holidays 4 & 5 Days from

£399 Warner Leisure Hotels 4 & 5 Days LIMITED NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT

We know that a break away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life is important to you, and Warners are here to help you make the most of it. The hotels have stunning locations, quality entertainment and sports, swimming and activities designed to help you have fun and indulge. You can choose to do as little or as much as you like!

PLEASE NOTE: With Warner holidays from 2022 only our initial allocation is guaranteed at the below prices.

Once this allocation is sold further room prices are at point of enquiry with hotels.

Cricket St Thomas, Somerset | 4 Days Fri 8th April 2022

£399

Fri 15th July 2022

£449

Includes Lionel Richie tribute package.

Includes The Eagles tribute package.

First Day Sidmouth Day Trip 1 Bridport and West Bay Day Trip 2 Lyme Regis Last Day Weymouth

First Day Ferry and Godshill Day Trip 1 Needles and Yarmouth Day Trip 2 Ryde & West Cowes or Newport Last Day Shanklin and Ferry

Corton Coastal Village, Suffolk | 5 Days

Alvaston Hall, Cheshire | 5 Days

Mon 15th August 2022

Mon 17th October 2022 £499

£449

Includes GOLD entertainment featuring live music, comedy, a Warner Show, ballroom & sequence dancing plus Hosted Activities.

Accomodation is in luxury chalets.

First Day Saffron Walden Day Trip 1 Norfolk Broads & Great Yarmouth Day Trip 2 Southwold and Aldeburgh Last Day St Albans This year each holiday has been assigned an entertainment package which we have made a note of above. There is entertainment is every night. There will be stops in towns of interest on the way to and from the hotel, plus 2 short day trips out to see the best of the local area, whilst still giving you plenty of time to enjoy the hotel’s facilities!

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Bembridge, Isle of Wight | 4 Days

First Day Bridgenorth Day Trip 1 Chester Day Trip 2 Snowdonia inc. Betws-y-Coed Last Day Shrewsbury

Holiday Inclusions • Days out as indicated • Entertainment packages as indicated for each tour • Return coach travel • Hotel accommodation of bed, breakfast and evening meal.

Book online: www.barnescoaches.co.uk

Kent

5 Days from

£469

Gardens & Coast in the Garden of England 5 Days Sun 31st July 2022

£469

£96 Single Supplement Steeped in history and heritage, discover the essence of this region with its perfect blend of city, coast and countryside! Plus we visit 2 great attractions.

Sunday We travel to Kent with a lunch break in Guildford.

Monday In the morning we travel to Royal Tunbridge Wells and then in the afternoon we visit one of England’s most famous and romantic gardens, Sissinghurst, with its famous twentieth century garden. Throughout the day we travel through pretty Kent villages including Pluckley, the setting for the filming of The Darling Buds of May. Tuesday Enjoy the best of the Kent Coast as we first travel to Deal, a unique and special place that is classed as the prettiest seaside town in Kent. Then on to Margate, the original seaside destination and now home to the Turner Contemporary.

Turner once said that Margate has “the loveliest skies in all of Europe”.

Wednesday In the morning we visit historic Hever Castle and gardens with its enchanting double-moated castle and 125 acres of spectacular gardens. In the afternoon we visit Rochester with its Charles Dickens connections and grand cathedral.

Thursday We return home with a stop in Windsor.

Bridgewood Manor | www.bridgewoodmanorhotel.com 4 star hotel with full leisure facilities near Chatham.

BAR | SATELLITE TV | POOL | SAUNA | SPA | LIFT Holiday Inclusions • Return coach travel • Tours as indicated (Inc. Sissinghurst Gardens & Hever Castle) • Hotel accommodation of bed, breakfast and evening meal.

Booking hotline: 01793 821303

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£499

Frontline Kent 5 Days Mon 10th October 2022 £70 Single Supplement

NEW TOUR!

£499

Including Dover Castle, Battle of Britain Memorial, Winery, Brewery & Kent Coast Kent has played a significant role in Britain’s maritime history, being on the frontline of England’s shores. Our tour includes a visit to Dover Castle and its evocative wartime tunnels, the Battle of Britain Memorial atop the White Cliffs plus a winery, brewery, and plenty of fine coastal scenery.

Monday We travel to Kent with a lunch break in Guildford.

Tuesday To Dover Castle where the 1940 “Miracle of Dunkirk” is brought to life in its unique Secret Wartime Tunnels. There is also an underground hospital and Fire Command Post attraction. Later, we stop at the Battle of Britain Memorial, a peaceful spot that celebrates the heros of the battle in a unique location high on the white cliffs.

Wednesday We visit the picturesque market town of Tenterden and enjoy a guided tour and tasting at the award winning Old Dairy Brewery which is housed in a World War II building. Later to Chapel Down Winery for a visit and tasting.

Thursday Enjoy the best of the Kent Coast as we first travel to Deal, a unique and special place that is classed as the prettiest seaside town in Kent. Then on to Margate, the original seaside destination and now home to the Turner Contemporary.

Turner once said that Margate has “the loveliest skies in all of Europe”.

Friday We return home with a stop in Windsor.

Best Western Plus Burlington Hotel www.theburlingtonhotel.com 4 star hotel set in the tranquil surroundings of Folkestone’s West End. A stunning Victorian building overlooking the sea.

BAR | FREEVIEW TV | LIFT | WIFI Holiday Inclusions • Return coach travel • Tours as indicated (Including Dover Castle, Battle of Britain Memorial, Brewery and Winery) • Hotel accommodation of bed, breakfast and evening meal.

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3 Days from

£299

£399

Full Steam Ahead in the South East 4 Days

£399

Fri 12th August 2022 £75 Single Supplement

Includes 2 Train Rides and Penshurst Place and Gardens An action-packed weekend with 2 famous train rides and a 14th century stately home. There is also time to visit the coast and visit 2 towns of interest whilst staying in a 4* star hotel with full leisure facilities. This year we have added a guided tour of Penshurst house and then gardens followed by hot drinks and cake.

Friday We travel to Kent with a lunch break in Guildford. Then on to Kent and our hotel.

© Maryann Webster

Saturday To the Kent & Sussex Railway which is the country’s finest example of a rural light railway. We have a return journey on the line that wends its way from Tenterden for 10.5 miles through unspoilt countryside to terminate in the shadow of the magnificent castle at Bodiam. In the afternoon we visit Hastings, a resort set between the hills and the sea with its own castle dating back nearly 1000 years.

Home County Homes & More!

NEW 3 Days

Fri 22nd April 2022 £40 Single Supplement

TOUR!

£299

Including Knebworth, Woburn Abbey and Jordans Mill & Gardens We stay at a fabulous 4* hotel and may be some of first to experience Woburn Abbey again as it reopens in Spring 2022 after extensive refurbishment. Knebworth has been lived in by the same family for 19 generations and has been visited by people such as Winston Churchill, Charles Dickens and Queen Elizabeth. Jordan’s Mill and Gardens were noted in the 1086 Doomsday book and went on to be a favourite on breakfast tables throughout the world.

Friday The holiday starts straight away as we visit Jordan’s Mill & Gardens for an historic mill tour, of one of the only working water mills in the country. A light lunch follows. Then on to our hotel where we are met with hot drinks and biscuits.

Saturday To Woburn and we have a guide on-board as we have a drive of the estate viewing over 1000 wild and exotic animals. We then have time to explore the house and hear many stories including the origins of Afternoon Tea. Sunday To Knebworth for a private house tour of this famous stately home set in 250 acres of grounds. Following free time for you to explore and then enjoy lunch (not included) we make our way home.

Ashford International Hotel | www.ashfordhotel.co.uk 4 star hotel with everything you need for a relaxing stay.

BAR | FREEVIEW TV | POOL | GYM | LIFT | WIFI | SPA (extra cost) Holiday Inclusions • Return coach travel • Tours as indicated (Including 2 Railways and Penshurst Place) • Hotel accommodation of bed, breakfast and evening meal.

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Sunday We visit the Spa Valley Railway for a return journey from Tunbridge Wells to Eridge, a journey which takes us through the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

One direction is by steam and the other by diesel. In the afternoon we visit Penshurst Place and Gardens. This stately home, set in beautiful countryside, dates back to the 14th century and has been lived in by many famous people inc.

Henry VIII. We have a guided tour of the house and gardens plus a hot drink and cake.

Monday We return home with a stop in Windsor.

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© Penshurst Place & Gardebs

England Holidays

4 Days from

Mercure Letchworth Hall | www.mercure-letchworth-hall.com 4 star hotel with full leisure facilities that oozes charm and character.

BAR | SATELLITE TV | POOL | SAUNA | SPA | LIFT | WIFI Holiday Inclusions • Return coach travel • Tours as indicated (including Jordan’s Mills, Woburn & Knebworth • Hotel accommodation of bed, breakfast and evening meal.

Book online: www.barnescoaches.co.uk

©Kentwell Hall

Suffolk

5 Days from

£599 Scenic Sights & Hidden Delights of Suffolk 5 Days | Sudbury

Mon 8th August 2022 £100 Single Supplement

£599

Includes Kentwell Hall, Colne Valley Railway, Vineyard and Vintage Day Experience This holiday is full of experiences and set in a beautiful part of the country. We visit Kentwell Hall out of hours for a guided tour by one of the owners, and take a ride on a restored railway. We also visit a vineyard that produces 9000 bottles a year, from its modern château, and enjoy a 2.5 hour guided tour and tasting. We also spend time with a Blue Badge guide taking a ride in 2 different vintage coaches, whilst also enjoying a Ploughman’s lunch plus morning and afternoon drinks and biscuits! We also allow time to explore Sudbury where our hotel is located. It is a beautifully converted water mill situated on the banks of the River Stour.

Monday We call at Saffron Walden, an unspoilt town full of superb buildings. We then continue to Sudbury, passing through the much photographed village of Finchingfield.

On arrival we are met with hot drinks and cake. Tonight and every night there is a 15% reduction on drinks 1900-2000.

Tuesday Kentwell Hall is a stunning period house built over 500 years ago and considered one of the finest moated Tudor houses. We visit out of hours for a guided tour by one of the owners. In the afternoon a return journey on the Colne Valley Railway, a heritage railway based on the East Suffolk border near Castle Hedingham where we are transported back in time.

Wednesday We have a blue badge guide onboard for a tour of picture postcard Essex Villages. Then, following a Ploughman’s lunch, we visit Lodge Coaches for a ride on 2 of their vehicles dating from the 1940s and 50s.

Thursday To Dedham Vale Vineyard set in 40 acres of vine and woods. It is an award winning vineyard and we have a tour and a tasting. On our return, free time to relax at the hotel or explore Sudbury.

Friday We return home with a stop in St Albans.

5 Days from

£439 Suffolk Villages & Coast Tour 5 Days

Sun 1st May 2022 Sun 21st August 2022 £100 Single Supplement

£439 £439

Includes Full day with local guide, Lavenham Guildhall and 2 hour river cruise On this tour we explore the countryside that inspired two of the nation’s finest painters, John Constable and Thomas Gainsborough. We have a local guide for the whole day whilst we explore the Suffolk Villages and we have included entry to Lavenham Guildhall plus a 2 hour river cruise on the River Deben.

Sunday We travel towards Suffolk with a stop in St Albans, a jewel of a city with history, culture plus great food and shopping.

Monday We enjoy a guided tour of Suffolk’s pastel-coloured villages, whose timber-framed houses and thatched roofs make this area so unique, typified by the Guildhall at Lavenham. We include entrance to this historic building, now containing exhibitions of local history, farming and the woollen trade. The tour also takes in Sudbury, home to Gainsborough’s attractive townhouse, which is now the birthplace museum and gallery of Gainsborough.

Tuesday We venture into the heart of Constable Country and visit Flatford Mill. Here we will find a 16th Century thatched cottage that the artist regularly painted and an exhibition on his life and work. There is also free time in Colchester, Britain’s oldest recorded town.

Wednesday To the pretty coastal town of Aldeburgh, with its unspoilt beach dotted with fishermen’s huts and charming, historic high street. In the afternoon, enjoy a relaxing cruise along the River Deben which is a Special Protected Area within the Suffolk Coasts & Heaths area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The on board commentary will tell of its rich wildlife and history. NOTE: The boat tour may be in the AM in which case we visit Aldeburgh in the PM. Thursday We pass through the much photographed village of Finchingfield before we stop at Saffron Walden, an unspoilt town full of superb buildings. Following time for lunch (not included) we return home.

Mill Hotel, Sudbury | www.themillhotelsudbury.co.uk 4 star hotel set in a picture perfect scene.

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Best Western Marks Tey Hotel, Colchester www.marksteyhotel.co.uk 4 star hotel located on the outskirts of Colchester.

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Holiday Inclusions • Return coach travel • Tours as indicated (Including Kentwell Hall, Colne Valley Railway, Vineyard and Vintage Day Experience) • Hotel accommodation of bed, breakfast and evening meal.

Holiday Inclusions • Return coach travel • Tours as indicated (including Lavenham Guildhall, Flatford Mill, Boat Cruise and Full Day Guided Tour) • Hotel accommodation of bed, breakfast and evening meal.

Booking hotline: 01793 821303

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£339 Spring Bluebells in Norfolk & The Broads 4 Days | Norwich Fri 6th May 2022 £60 Single Supplement

NEW TOUR!

£339

Includes Guided Bluebell Walk at Blickling Hall and Guided Coach Tour of Norwich The Bluebell is the sweetest flower and this popular feature of the British Woodland continues to inspire some of our greatest poets and writers. Blickling Hall is famous for its Bluebells and we have a guide take us on one of their Bluebell Walks. We are based in Norwich, a wonderful fusion of modern and historic with a great city centre that is easy to walk around and we also have an hour-long guided tour of the city by coach.

Friday We head towards East Anglia with a lunch time stop in St Albans, a cathedral city with history dating back to Roman times.

PIC TO ADD Saturday To Blickling Hall where we have a guided Bluebell Walk.

Then on to the North Norfolk Coast and a stop in the beautiful seaside town of Sheringham.

Sunday We have a guide on-board for an hour long “city of centuries” tour of Norwich. Then it is on for a scenic tour of the Norfolk Broads with a lunchtime stop in Wroxham.

Monday Free time to explore Norwich before we depart at 14:30 for home.

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Boats and Trains of Norfolk and the Broads Plus Sandringham House 5 Days Sun 24th April 2022 Sun 7th August 2022 £96 Single Supplement

£469 £479

Includes the Poppy Line, Bure Valley Railway, Norfolk Broads Boat Cruise Based in the historical city of Norwich, this tour shows you all the best that Norfolk has to offer including the North Norfolk Railway, known as the Poppy Line, the Bure Valley Railway and a cruise on the Broads. Sandringham House is a friendly place to visit with guides in every room of the house and acres of beautiful gardens to explore.

Sunday We head towards East Anglia with a lunch time stop in St Albans, a cathedral city with history dating back to Roman times.

Monday An early start so that we have free time to enjoy central Norwich before continuing to Holt for a ride on the North Norfolk Railway to Sheringham, travelling through fields of poppies at this time of year. We then have free time in Sheringham, a traditional fishing village.

Tuesday We travel to Aylsham where we board the Bure Valley Railway for a journey through unspoilt countryside to Wroxham. After disembarking the train, we catch a boat from Wroxham Bridge and enjoy a picturesque cruise along the Wroxham Broad. Following some free time in Wroxham we return to Norwich via a different scenic route through the Broads.

Wednesday To the famous Sandringham Estate: The Norfolk retreat of HM The Queen. There is time to explore the 24 hectares of stunning gardens, the house (with knowledgeable guides in every room) and also the museum. Free time in Norwich on our return for those who would like it.

Thursday We return home with a lunchtime stop in Ely, a city full of charm and beauty with one of the most magnificent cathedrals in England.

Holiday Inn Norwich City | www.holidayinn.com 3 star hotel close to the city centre. Some rooms have a pitch side view of the football stadium!

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Holiday Inn Norwich | www.hinorwichhotel.co.uk 3 star hotel with great leisure facilities.

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Holiday Inclusions • Return coach travel • Tours as indicated (including guided tour of Blickling Hall Bluebells and Norwich) Hotel accommodation of bed, breakfast and evening meal.

Holiday Inclusions • Return coach travel • Tours as indicated (including 2 train rides, a boat ride and Sandringham) • Hotel accommodation of bed, breakfast and evening meal.

Book online: www.barnescoaches.co.uk

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£599 Big Norfolk Skies from Coast to Countryside 5 Days | 4* Hotel King’s Lynn Sun 10th July 2022

Includes Seal Watching Cruise, Garden tour with Head Gardener, Steam Train Ride and Brewery Tour plus Lunch & Tasting.

£599

£100 Single Supplement

NEW TOUR!

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Duke’s Head Hotel | www.dukesheadhotel.com 4 star hotel set in a picture perfect scene.

BAR | WIFI | SATELLITE TV Holiday Inclusions • Return coach travel • Tours as indicated (including train ride, boat ride, Brewery tour and Houghton Hall) • Hotel accommodation of bed, breakfast and evening meal.

Booking hotline: 01793 821303

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4 great experiences whilst staying in a superb 4 star hotel in the centre of King’s Lynn and surrounded by the big skies of North Norfolk. We have exclusive access to a Head Gardener at Houghton Hall, which is home to an award-winning walled garden and a spectacular herd of deer. Make a return journey on one of the UK's greatest heritage railways. Enjoy a sea cruise with the chance to spot common and grey seals and also enjoy the Brewery and Gardens, designed by BBCs Nick Bailey, at Elgood’s Brewery.

Sunday Into East Anglia and we make a lunch time stop in Ely, a city full of charm and beauty with one of the most magnificent cathedrals in England.

Monday We start with a 1 hour cruise with commentary departing from Blakeney Harbour, which is a National Trust Nature Reserve, where we will see seals and birds in their natural environment. We have free time for lunch in Sheringham, a traditional fishing village, then we board the North Norfolk Railway for a return journey to Holt via Weybourne. This is also known as the Poppy Line and at this time of year we should be travelling through fields of poppies.

Tuesday To Elgood’s Brewery where we discover the art of the brewer using traditional brewing methods and get to sample their range of beers. We are also treated to a tour of their 4 acre garden which features 200 year old specimen trees, a herb garden and water features. There is also a light lunch provided before we return to King’s Lynn for a free afternoon.

Wednesday Houghton Hall is one of the finest Palladian houses in this country, built in 1720 and situated in traditional parkland.

We have a tour with the Head Gardener which takes in the awardwinning 5-acre walled garden which includes a spectacular doublesided, herbaceous border, a formal rose parterre, a Mediterranean garden and much more. Later we visit Cromer, a traditional seaside resort with sandy beaches.

Thursday We return with a lunch time stop in St Albans, a cathedral city with history dating back to Roman times.

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£369 Skegness, Lincoln & The Wolds 5 Days Mon 13th June 2022

£389 £369

£11 Single Supplement | £11pp Sea View Upgrade This seaside resort comes with the classic English seaside holiday activities; the donkey rides on the beach, the pier, the crazy golf, but there’s more to this Lincolnshire town. “Skeggy”, as it’s affectionately known, has roller-coaster rides and a seal sanctuary plus a Blue Flag beach. Skegness has something for everyone! We enjoy a day out in Lincoln and also view the Wolds, a nationally important and cherished landscape. The Quorn Hotel receives excellent feedback!

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£339

Snowdrops in Lincolnshire

£20 Single Supplement | £20pp Sea View Upgrade

Mon 3rd October 2022

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5 Days Mon 14th February 2022 £60 Single Supplement

£339

Includes Lincoln & Eastons Gardens plus extra food and drinks!

Rustic England at its very best: Our winter deal in the idyllic Lincolnshire countryside offers an exploration of the cathedral city of Lincoln, bustling market towns, charming villages and an incredible viewing of the Snowdrops at Eastons Gardens. With entertainment on 2 nights plus an entertaining Lincolnshire Talk, this tour has been a huge success over previous years.

Monday We call at Stamford, an ancient town of mellow stone and full of old world charm. Middlemarch was filmed here.

Tours whilst at Resort A | All-day in Lincoln, a lovely city, overlooked by its cathedral and where cobbled streets are lined by mediaeval houses.

On our way we travel via Horncastle and skirt the edge of the Wolds.

B | A choice today, you can visit the nearby Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Museum (entry not included) where you can experience the largest Bomber Command museum in the country and there is also a Lancaster Bomber on site. Or stay on the coach to visit nearby Boston, a gem set in the heart of Lincolnshire’s dramatic Fenland (where Wednesday is Market day). Later we follow the A153 across the Wolds, which are designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, to Louth. Louth is a historic town which retains a natural charm with its narrow, winding streets and market place.

C | Free day to explore Skegness.

Friday Heading home we stop at Melton Mowbray, famous for its pork pies and Stilton cheese, with gardens alongside the river.

Monday We call at Stamford, an ancient town of mellow stone and full of old world charm. Middlemarch was filmed here. On arrival we have tea and coffee plus the local speciality of Plum Bread and Poacher Cheese.

Tuesday We spend the day in the stunning city of Lincoln, crowned by the Cathedral, one of Europe’s finest examples of Gothic architecture.

Wednesday To Boston, set in the heart of Lincolnshire’s dramatic Fenland and immersed in history where today it is Market Day. Then Woodhall Spa, famous for its peaceful and relaxing atmosphere.

Thursday To nearby Eastons Gardens where we have a meet and greet followed by time to explore the estate and walled gardens that have been 450 years in the making. The snowdrops spread across both banks of the river and release wafts of perfume on sunny days. Later, we head over to the picturesque town of Newark-on-Trent, an authentic British market town, full of historical streets, castles, cakes and boutiques! You can unveil the unique character shaped by the ruins of Newark Castle, present as early as the year 1068.

It was also where Oliver Cromwell fought battles against the Royalists and where King John was poisoned.

Friday We head to Melton Mowbray, famous for its pork pies and Stilton cheese with gardens alongside the river.

The Quorn Hotel | www.quornhotel.net Family owned and managed 4 star guest accommodation situated on the promenade just seconds from the beach.

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Olde Barn Hotel | www.theoldebarnhotel.co.uk 3 star charming, rustic hotel set in beautiful countryside.

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Holiday Inclusions • Return coach travel • Tours as indicated • Hotel accommodation of bed, breakfast and evening meal.

Holiday Inclusions • Return coach travel • Tours as indicated (inc. Eastons Gardens) • Hotel accommodation of bed, breakfast and evening meal.

Book online: www.barnescoaches.co.uk

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£519

The Peak District and Delectable Derbyshire 5 Days

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Thu 18th August 2022 TOUR! £80 Single Supplement

£519

Includes Chatsworth House, 2 hour River Cruise, Ecclesbourne Valley Railway with Afternoon Tea and Royal Crown Derby This fantastic, packaged tour takes us into the heart of the glorious Peak District where we travel through scenic countryside to visit Chatsworth House and the Ecclesbourne Valley Railway. We also enjoy a scenic 2 hour River Cruise on the Trent and a visit with a guide to Royal Crown Derby, famous for its tableware. All from a 4 star hotel!

Thursday We stop for lunch in Warwick in the shadow of its famous castle. Then on to our 4 star hotel where we are met with hot drinks and biscuits.

Friday Chatsworth House is set in the heart of the Peak District. Its home to the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire and renowned for its art and landscape and we can marvel at the house’s architecture and one of Europe’s most significant art collections. From its Victorian rock garden to its 105 acre estate, Chatsworth House definitely has a very aesthetic apperance. On our return to the hotel we make a short stop in Bakewell.

Saturday Free time in the famous city of Nottingham before we enjoy a 2 hour Trent River Cruise where we float along one of the major rivers of England. This scenic journey will have you feeling relaxed and revitalised as you thread past all the notable sights of Nottingham.

Sunday To Royal Crown Derby where we have a look at their Visitor Centre before having a tour with a guide of the factory followed by a hot drink and biscuits. Then to the Ecclesbourne Valley Railway for a single ride on the longest heritage railway line in Derbyshire through great countryside with an Afternoon Tea. A final drive through the Peak District on our return as we pass through Ashbourne.

Monday We return home with a stop in Stratford upon Avon.

Holiday Inn Derby Riverlight | www.ihg.com 4 star hotel near Derby River Gardens and the river itself.

BAR | WIFI | FREEVIEW TV Holiday Inclusions • Return coach travel • Tours as indicated (including Chatsworth, cruise, Royal Crown Derby & Ecclesbourne Railway with Afternoon Tea) • Hotel accommodation of bed, breakfast and evening meal.

Booking hotline: 01793 821303

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£539

Gateway to the Heavenly Dales 5 Days NEW Sun 29th May 2022 TOUR!

£539

£100 Single Supplement

Includes Harewood House, Steam Train, Local Guided tour of Dales and Canal Cruise Using Harrogate as our Gateway to the heavenly Yorkshire Dales, we see great scenery and have 4 varied extras. We have a cruise along the iconic Leeds & Liverpool canal, a local guide on board for the day to show us the magnificent scenery and sights of the area, a steam train journey aboard the historic Embsay & Bolton Abbey Railway and to top it all off, a visit to the stunning Harewood House with a full house tour. On one evening our hotel provides a Yorkshire evening with themed pre dinner drink, meal and quiz.

Sunday We head north and into the Southern Pennines for a late lunch time stop in Hebden Bridge. Surrounded by breathtaking scenery, this market town has been voted “greatest town in Europe”, “best small market town in the UK” and “fourth funkiest town in the world!”. Then across the Pennines to our hotel in Harrogate.

Monday We behold the romantic ruins of Bolton Abbey’s 12th Century Augustinian Priory before puffing through the Yorkshire Dales aboard the Embsay & Bolton Abbey Steam Railway, passing through fine Yorkshire Dales scenery on a 60 minute return journey. Then we enjoy a 1 hour canal cruise with commentary from the comedian Dave Spikey from Phoenix Nights! Great Dale scenery all day.

Tuesday To Harewood House for a Full House Tour with an experienced guide. They will take us through the state rooms and below stairs plus some parts rarely seen by visitors. There is also free time to explore this house that has played host to several major TV shows such as Bridgerton, Death Comes to Pemberley and ITVs forthcoming flagship period drama Victoria. In the afternoon we visit Rippon Wednesday We have a local guide on board for a tour of the picture-postcard Yorkshire Dales. The magnificent landscape of the Yorkshire Dales takes us into Wharfedale, one of the Yorkshire Dales’ longest and most beautiful valleys. Then on to Skipton and we also take in the picturesque towns of Grassington and Otley. We are back in Harrogate by 1400 to allow time to explore our base.

Thursday We return home down the east side of the county and make a stop in Bakewell, idyllically situated on the banks of the river Wye and famous for its puddings.

Cedar Court Hotel Harrogate | www.cedarcourthotels.co.uk 4 star hotel in the heart of historic Harrogate set in 200 acres of pristine parkland. LIFT | BAR | WIFI | SATELLITE TV Holiday Inclusions • Return coach travel • Tours as indicated (Includes Canal Ride, Harewood House, Steam Train & Local guide) • Hotel accommodation of bed, breakfast and evening meal.

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York & Yorkshire 5 Days | York Mon 4th July 2022

£90 Single Supplement

£499

Includes Castle Howard, North Yorkshire Moors Railway & River Cruise!

Few British cities offer the magical charm and beauty of York. Outstanding architecture and 2,000 years of history combine with bustling shopping streets and award-winning attractions. This holiday also has 3 great added attractions; a famous stately home, a steam railway and a river cruise. Our hotel is central to all that York has to offer.

Monday We travel North with a lunch time break in Bakewell, with fine views across the Peak District.

Tuesday To Pickering where we spend time before we enjoy a ride on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway all the way to Whitby. With magnificent steam engines, beautiful rural stations and smartly-uniformed staff it is like taking a step back in time. The remainder of the day is spent in Whitby, a maritime city steeped in history with a maze of narrow streets full of shops. There is then a scenic coastal drive to complete a great day!

Wednesday All day is free to explore York including a 45 min river cruise at 1030.

Thursday We spend the day at nearby Castle Howard, one of Britain’s finest stately homes. It is a magical place so take your time to explore the glorious gardens and the unique and theatrical architecture of the house.

Friday We return with a lunch time stop in Chesterfield, famous for its crooked spire and today is Market Day.

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£369 Have a Break, Have a Holiday! York, Castle Howard and York’s Chocolate Story 4 Days | York Fri 13th May 2022

£369

£66 Single Supplement Few British cities offer the magical charm and beauty of York. Outstanding architecture and 2,000 years of history combine with bustling shopping streets and award winning attractions. We have a great day out from York as well as we enjoy a visit to one of Britain’s finest homes.

Friday We head north with a lunch time stop in Chesterfield, famous for its crooked spire and market.

Saturday We spend the day at nearby Castle Howard, one of Britain’s finest stately homes. It is a magical place so take your time to explore the glorious gardens and the unique and theatrical architecture of the house.

Sunday We have a morning visit to York’s Chocolate Story where we learn all about chocolate and how to taste it like an expert! Plus learn the secrets behind York’s greatest products such as the chocolate orange and kit kat. The rest of the day is free to enjoy York.

Monday We return with a lunch time break in Bakewell, with fine views across the Peak District.

Queens Hotel | www.queenshotel-york.com Situated on the banks of the River Ouse in the heart of the city.

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Queens Hotel | www.queenshotel-york.com Situated on the banks of the River Ouse in the heart of the city.

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Holiday Inclusions • Return coach travel • Tours as indicated (including a train ride, Castle Howard and river cruise) • Hotel accommodation of bed, breakfast and evening meal.

Holiday Inclusions • Return coach travel • Tours as indicated (including Castle Howard and York Chocolate Story) • Hotel accommodation of bed, breakfast and evening meal.

Book online: www.barnescoaches.co.uk

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£539

Pride of Yorkshire 5 Days | York

£539

Mon 8th August 2022

This is now a firm favourite of ours based in a British city that offers magical charm and beauty. Outstanding architecture and 2,000 years of history combine with bustling shopping streets and award-winning attractions.

LIMITED NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENTS

This holiday also has 4 great added attractions including 2 famous stately homes, one with a guided tour, a steam Includes Castle Howard, North Yorkshire Moors Railway, railway, and a fascinating collection. Our 4-star hotel is also superb with full leisure facilities including 2 indoor Scampston Hall & Gardens and Scarborough Fair pools.

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After which £91 Single Supplement

Monday We travel North with a lunch time break in Bakewell, with fine views across the Peak District.

Tours whilst at Resort A | First to the Scarborough Fair Collection which hosts a magnificent working collection of Vintage Cars, Steam Engines, Vintage Fairground Rides and Mechanical Organs, topped off with a ‘Mighty’ Wurlitzer Organ in a spacious ballroom. Then to Scampston Hall, one of the finest examples of a regency country house in North Yorkshire. The first house was built around 1700 and was remodelled to a design by Thomas Leverton in 17951800. This is the house as you see it today, with its magnificent Regency interiors and art collection and we have a guided tour of it. The gardens, designed under ‘Capability’ Brown, include 10 acres of lakes and a Palladian bridge.

B | To Pickering where we spend time before enjoying a ride on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway to Grosmont. With magnificent steam engines, beautiful rural stations and smartly-uniformed staff it is like taking a step back in time. The remainder of the day is spent in Whitby, a maritime city steeped in history with a maze of narrow streets full of shops. There is then a scenic drive via the coast to complete a great day!

C | We spend the day at nearby Castle Howard, one of Britain’s finest stately homes. It is a magical place so take your time to explore the glorious gardens and the unique and theatrical architecture of the house. © Keith Kitching, Scarborough Fair Collection

Mecure York Fairfield Manor | www.mercureyork.co.uk Fabulous 4-star hotel 3 miles from the centre of York in its own grounds.

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Booking hotline: 01793 821303

Friday We spend 4 hours in York itself before returning home.

Holiday Inclusions • Return coach travel • Tours as indicated (including a train ride, Castle Howard, Scarborough Fair and Scampston Hall) • Hotel accommodation of bed, breakfast and evening meal.

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£529 Northern Dramas 5 Days

Thu 1st September 2022 £100 Single Supplement

3 Days from

£529

Includes Coronation Street The Tour, Last of the Summer Wine with a local guide and Emmerdale Locations with a guide and then meet a cast member in The Woolpack!

Yorkshire has rolling dales and stunning vistas, colourful towns and quaint villages. Many of the most famous settings have been used in major TV and film dramas.

Thursday We head north and into the Southern Pennines for a late lunch time stop in Hebden Bridge. Surrounded by breathtaking scenery, this market town has been voted “greatest town in Europe”, “best small market town in the UK” and “fourth funkiest town in the world!” Then across the Pennines to our hotel.

A | Emmerdale Our guide takes us on a 4 hour tour through scenic countryside where we will discover some of the locations used in the filming of Emmerdale. The tour includes a visit to the market town of Otley, known as Hotten in the soap. We continue to Esholt where much of the filming of Emmerdale took place before a replica village was built. The tour ends with a cold buffet in the Woolpack Inn with a star from the show. On our return you can be dropped at the hotel or spend some free time in the rejuvenated centre of Leeds before being picked up by the coach later.

B | Coronation Street Our chance to explore the sensational external sets at MediaCityUK, open to the public for the very first time. Our 80 minute experience will take in Coronation Street, Rosamund Street and the newly extended, never before seen Victoria Street. Wander through Weatherfield on a fully guided tour of the working set. Recall stories from yesteryear, hear filming secrets, take selfies on the street and follow in the footsteps of your favourite characters. We will also spend time in Uppermill, surrounded by the stunning Saddleworth Moor on the edge of the Pennines.

C | Last of Summer Wine We have a local guide on board to enjoy a 3.5 hour tour of Last of the Summer Wine Country. Our tour takes in Holmfirth, where much of the filming took place and home to Sid’s Café and Nora Batty’s house.

Monday We head home on the opposite side of the country with a lunchtime stop in the Peak District town of Bakewell.

Crowne Plaza Leeds | www.ihg.com 4 star hotel with full leisure facilities.

LIFT | BAR | FREEVIEW TV | SWIMMING POOL | SAUNA | JACUZZI Holiday Inclusions • Return coach travel • Tours as indicated (including Coronation St Tour, Emmerdale Tour and Last of the Summer Wine tour) • Hotel accommodation of bed, breakfast and evening meal.

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£259

Harrogate & The Yorkshire Dales 3 Days

Fri 1st July 2022

£259

£34 Single Supplement Includes Skipton & Ripon Our base for this tour is the pleasant spa town of Harrogate, well known for its tea shops, antique shops and Turkish baths.

We also see some stunning Dale scenery as well as some of Yorkshire’s most famous towns. All of this whilst based in one of Harrogate’s finest hotels, the 4 star Cedar Court which is central yet set in 200 acres of pristine parkland.

Friday Direct to Harrogate with just a short stop and then the afternoon is free to explore the town.

Saturday Following a lunch time stop in the famous market town of Skipton we enjoy a drive through the Yorkshire Dales, passing through Settle and Leyburn, before making an afternoon stop in Ripon, the unspoilt cathedral city of the Yorkshire Dales. Superb scenery all day.

Sunday More free time to explore Harrogate before we depart for home at 1400.

Cedar Court Hotel | www.cedarcourthotels.co.uk 4 star hotel set in a picture perfect scene.

BAR | WIFI | SATELLITE TV Holiday Inclusions • Return coach travel • Tours as indicated • Hotel accommodation of bed, breakfast and evening meal.

Book online: www.barnescoaches.co.uk

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£499 Scarborough, Coast & The Yorkshire Moors 5 Days Thu 9th June 2022

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£469

£499

£64 Single Supplement

Durham, Beamish and the World of James Herriot

Includes North York Moors Railway & Private Tour of Burton Agnes Hall Visit Scarborough, the famous resort on the stunning Yorkshire Coast! We are also close to some stunning inland scenery and this tour ensures we see the best of both, including on board a heritage railway for a 60 minute ride through the North Yorkshire Moors National Park. Plus, new for this year we enjoy a private tour of Burton Agnes Hall, full of immense charm and character.

Mon 1st August 2022 £80 Single Supplement

£469

Includes guided tour of Durham and the Dales with a local guide!

© Burton Agnes Hall

Thursday We travel north and make a lunchtime stop in Chesterfield, famous for its crooked spire and markets.

Friday To Burton Agnes Hall for a Private Hall Tour. It dates back to 1173, has many unusual features and has suffered little from alterations or additions in its history.

Then on to Beverley, a town standing as tall as its majestic Minster with pretty market squares and beautiful Georgian townhouses.

Saturday We make a short trip out viewing the impressive Flamborough Head before making a stop in the resort of Bridlington, a seaside favourite that is traditional, renowned and welcoming.

Sunday To Pickering where we spend a short time before we enjoy a 60 minute ride on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway all the way to Grosmont. With magnificent steam engines, beautiful rural stations and smartly-uniformed staff it is like taking a step back in time. The remainder of the day is spent in Whitby, a maritime city steeped in history with a maze of narrow streets full of shops. There is then a scenic coastal drive back to Scarborough to complete a great day.

Monday We return home with a lunch break in the Peak District town of Bakewell.

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Red Lea Hotel | www.redleahotel.co.uk 3 star hotel close to the beautiful beaches.

LIFT | BAR | POOL | GYM Holiday Inclusions • Return coach travel • Tours as indicated (inc. train ride and Burton Agnes Hall Tour) • Hotel accommodation of bed, breakfast and evening meal.

Booking hotline: 01793 821303

An opportunity to stay at a 4 star hotel in the centre of the beautiful city of Durham. We enjoy fascinating, turn-of-thecentury history recreated at Beamish, a scenic tour of the Yorkshire Dales with a local guide and a visit to the former surgery of England’s most famous vet.

Monday We travel north with a stop in York.

Tuesday We spend the day at Beamish, the world-famous, open-air museum, telling the story of life in the North East during the 1820s, 1900s and 1940s. Includes trams, carousel and a mine amongst other attractions!

Wednesday A free day to explore Durham and its famous cathedral and university or catch a local bus or train to nearby Newcastle or Bishop Auckland.

Thursday We embark on a tour of the Durham and Yorkshire Dales with a local guide on board. An interesting day out that combines glorious scenery with rich history and includes some quirky places!

Friday We return home with a stop in the Olde Worlde town of Thirsk; “Darrowby’” in the books by James Herriot. We have an included visit to his former surgery which is now a museum.

Radisson SAS Hotel, Durham | www.durham.radissonsas.co.uk 4 star hotel nestled on a lovely bend of the River Weir with views of the cathedral and old city of Durham.

BAR | LIFT | POOL | STEAM ROOM | GYM Holiday Inclusions • Return coach travel • Tours as indicated (including entry to Beamish, guide and World of James Herriot museum) • Hotel accommodation of bed, breakfast and evening meal.

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£429 5 Days from

£569 Romantic Northeast 5 Days

Mon 16th May 2022 £100 Single Supplement

NEW & IMPROVED ITINERARY

£569

Includes Raby Castle, South Tyne Railway, Northumberland Cheese and Local Guided Tour of Dales and Pennines Escape into the North East’s utterly wild, starkly beautiful countryside and uncover hidden treasures. We traverse the Tyne & Wear landscape, dotted with dramatic fortress ruins and unspoilt coastline including one day with a guide onboard and we have a ride on a heritage railway, a behind the scenes visit to a castle and a guided tour and tasting at a cheesery.

Monday We travel north and make a lunchtime stop in Chesterfield, famous for its crooked spire and markets.

Tuesday To Northumberland Cheese for a guided tour by a Senior Cheesemaker. Cheese has been made in this farmhouse for nearly 40 years beginning with milk from his own small flock of sheep. After our tour we enjoy a tasting.

Then to Whitley Bay, a seaside resort with golden sands.

Wednesday We have a local guide on board all day as we explore the breath-taking views of the North Pennines and Durham Dales including a visit to High Force, one of England’s most spectacular waterfalls. One of the highlights of the day is a ride on the South Tyne Railway, through the beautiful South Tyne Valley. There is the chance of catching sight of deer, red squirrels and soaring birds of prey.

Thursday Raby Castle dates back to the 14th century and is one of Englan’d finest medieval castles. We have a behindthe-scenes guided tour. Later we visit Bishop Auckland, gateway to Weardale. It is a bustling market town standing high above a meander in the River Wear with commanding views of the surrounding countryside.

Friday We return home with a lunch break in the Peak District town of Bakewell, a great small town to explore and home to the famous pudding.

Redworth Hall Hotel | www.redworthhalldurham.co.uk A stunning 4 star 17th century Jacobean Manor House, situated in the blissful tranquility of its own 26 acres of landscaped gardens.

BAR | SATELLITE TV | POOL | SPA | SAUNA | STEAM ROOM | GYM Holiday Inclusions • Return coach travel • Tours as indicated (including Northumberland Cheese, guide, railway and Raby Castle) • Hotel accommodation of bed, breakfast and evening meal.

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Back in Tyne 5 Days Mon 22nd August 2022 £84 Single Supplement

£429

Includes Bamburgh Castle, Alnwick Gardens and Boat Cruise!

Our central hotel allows us to explore the great city of Newcastle and the highlight is a 2 hour ‘Quay to Countryside’ cruise along the River Tyne. We also spend 2 days exploring the best of Northumberland with included visits to Bamburgh Castle and Alnwick Gardens. At our modern hotel all the rooms overlook the River Tyne!

Monday We head north to Newcastle with a lunch time stop in Thirsk, a traditional north Yorkshire market town.

Tuesday Free time on Newcastle’s Quayside before we enjoy a two hour cruise on the Tyne travelling under eleven of the Tyne’s famous bridges, including the Gateshead Millenium Bridge, Tyne Bridge and Swing Bridge. More time after the cruise to explore Newcastle and maybe cross the Tyne to the Sage in Gateshead.

Wednesday To Alnwick where we have an included visit to the gardens where we can explore acres of fascinating plants, water sculptures, the infamous Poison Garden and one of the world’s largest treehouses! Later we continue on a scenic drive via Rothbury and Otterburn to the attractive market town of Hexham.

Thursday We take a scenic drive along the Northumberland coast with a stop in Bamburgh, a lovely village by the sea with its impressive castle. We have included admission to the castle which has stunning views of the Farne Islands. We also make a brief stop in nearby Seahouses.

Friday We return home with a lunch time stop in Ripon, founded over 1300 years ago with a 7th century cathedral.

Copthorne Hotel Newcastle | www.millenniumhotels.com 3 star hotel on the vibrant Quayside.

LIFT | BAR | FREEVIEW TV | WIFI | GYM Holiday Inclusions • Return coach travel • Tours as indicated (inc. Bamburgh Castle, Alnwick Gardens and Boat Ride) • Hotel accommodation of bed, breakfast and evening meal.

Book online: www.barnescoaches.co.uk

The Northern Delights 5 Days

NEW

Mon 29th August 2022 TOUR! £100 Single Supplement

£519

Includes Bamburgh Castle, Farne Island Boat Tour, Durham Cathedral & Hadrian’s Wall with Local Guide All rooms at our central hotel overlook the River Tyne, It is on the Quayside for exploring in the light evenings and if you wish, you might like to cross one of the many famous bridges.

Tower 150 feet above sea level at Bamburgh, England’s finest coastal castle and gaze at the iconic coastline on a cruise to the Farne Islands which are home to England’s most abundant sea-bird and seal habitats. We also have a local guide on board for a day to explore the mighty Hadrian’s Wall, the Romans' most remarkable monument in the UK. Finally, a guided tour of Durham Cathedral, an impressive building on a clifftop overlooking the city below.

Monday We head north to Newcastle with a lunch time stop in Thirsk, a traditional north Yorkshire market town.

Tuesday We take a scenic drive along the Northumberland coast and visit imposing Bamburgh for a 45 minute guided tour that concludes with a hot drink and cake. There is also free time in the lovely village and beach. The castle has stunning views of the Farne Islands and later we go on a Wildlife Boat Tour of the islands where hopefully we will see Seals as well as the abundant bird life which includes Puffins, Guillemots, Razorbills and much more.

Wednesday Our local guide takes us on a viewing tour by coach of Hadrian’s Wall, including a stop in a famous Roman Cavalry Fort. There will also be stops in Heddon-on-the-Wall, Corbridge, Hexham and the famous viewing point of Steel Rigg.

Thursday Durham’s cathedral is one of the great buildings of Europe and we have a guided tour including entry to the Open Treasure Exhibit. Later there is time to explore the ajacent city centre that lies below the castle on the sweeping bends of the river.

Friday We return home with a lunch time stop in Ripon, founded over 1300 years ago with a 7th century cathedral.

Copthorne Hotel Newcastle | www.millenniumhotels.com 3 star hotel on the vibrant Quayside.

LIFT | BAR | FREEVIEW TV | WIFI | GYM Holiday Inclusions • Return coach travel • Tours as indicated (including Bamburgh Castle, Boat Ride, local guide and Durham Cathedral) • Hotel accommodation of bed, breakfast and evening meal.

Booking hotline: 01793 821303

4 Days from

£389

Kynren An Epic Tale of England Fri 26th August 2022

4 Days

£60 Single Supplement (Adults 11+) £389 (CHILDREN MUST BE (Children 0-11) £299 SHARING WITH 2 ADULTS TO GET REDUCED RATE.)

This tour was a huge success in 2021 and the highlight was undoubtedly the larger-than-life Kynren – An Epic Tale of England, the UK’s ‘must see’ spectacular outdoor live action show covering 2,000 years of history and worth every single one of the hundreds of thousands of five-star TripAdvisor reviews. We also spend time in the fascinating city of Durham and on the North Yorkshire Moor’s coast with stops in Whitby and Scarborough.

Friday We travel north and make a lunchtime stop in Chesterfield, famous for its crooked spire and markets.

Saturday During the day we spend our day in Durham, dominated by the cathedral with over 900 years of history.

After dinner we head to Auckland Castle for the show. As dusk turns to darkness, Kynren takes you on a spellbinding voyage through history, myth and legend.

Sunday We start the day with a scenic drive over the Yorkshire Moors via Pickering to the resort of Scarborough. From here we have a scenic coastal drive to Whitby, a maritime city steeped in history with a maze of narrow streets full of shops.

Monday We return home with a lunch break in the Peak District town of Bakewell, home of the famous pudding.

© Kynren

£519

© Kynren

North East

5 Days from

Jurys Inn Middlesborough | www.jurysinn.com 4 star hotel centrally located.

LIFT | FREEVIEW TV | BAR | WIFI | POOL | GYM Holiday Inclusions • Return coach travel • Tours as indicated (Including Kynren) • Hotel accommodation of bed, breakfast and evening meal.

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England Holidays 5 Days from

£499 Lake District Steam & Cruise 5 Days | Grange-over-Sands Sun 19th June 2022 Mon 26th September 2022 £64 Single Supplement

£499 £499

Be inspired by the Lake District’s famous breath-taking scenery, relaxing lake cruises and nostalgic steam train journeys all whilst based in lovely Grange-over-Sands, often called the “Riviera of the North” due to its warm temperatures. Delightfully positioned, the town’s long promenade affords excellent views.

Includes 2 Boat Trips and 2 Train rides!

Day 1 North to our hotel in Grange-over-Sands just south of the Lake District.

Day 2 We travel through the heart of the wonderfully scenic Lake District, taking in Coniston Water, Rydal Water and Grasmere, to the ever-popular North Lakes tourist town of Keswick. Following a lunchtime stop here we continue to England’s most beautiful lake, Ullswater, for a cruise on a ‘steamer’ from Pooley Bridge to Glenridding. We return to the hotel via the beautiful Kirkstone Pass.

Day 3 We enjoy a single journey on a steam train through the beautiful Leven Valley on the Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway, before enjoying a delightful cruise along Lake Windermere from Lakeside to Bowness-on-Windermere. Bowness is popular all year round and people come here to sail on the lake or just to relax and savour the atmosphere and the town’s delightful setting. We also spend time in the bustling village of Ambleside. The town is surrounded by beautiful fells, woodland and parks and has great shopping plus the quirky Bridge House.

Day 4 Full steam ahead to the Western Lakes for a nostalgic trip back in time on the Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway, affectionately known by the locals as ‘La’al Ratty’. Enjoy a return trip on Lakeland’s oldest and longest railway from the delightful coastal village of Ravenglass through two glorious valleys to the foot of England’s highest mountains. On our return we will make a short stop in the market town of Ulverston before returning to Grangeover-Sands for free time.

Day 5 We return home with a lunchtime stop at the Trentham Estate Shopping Centre.

The Cumbria Grand Hotel | www.strathmorehotels.com A 3 star hotel set in 20 acres of private gardens and woodland with views overlooking the bay.

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Holiday Inclusions • Return coach travel • Tours as indicated (including 2 train rides and 2 boat rides) • Hotel accommodation of bed, breakfast and evening meal.

Book online: www.barnescoaches.co.uk

£469

© Holker Estate

Lake District

4 Days from

6 Days from

£549

Luxurious Lake District and Pennines

Lakes, Dales & Lights

4 Days | Ullswater

Sun 25th September 2022

Mon 3rd October 2022

IMPROVED ITINERARY

£469

£45 Single Supplement | £45pr Lake View Upgrade 4 Star lakeside hotel with 2AA Rosette Chef Restaurant plus Ullswater “Steamer” ride!

The Inn on the Lake enjoys one of the most spectacular settings in the Lake District with its 15 acres of lawns sweeping to the shores of Ullswater. Evening meals are served in the AA Rosette Lake View Restaurant which has creative, exciting menus using fresh, local ingredients to ensure you remember the food as much as the hotel.

Monday North with a late lunchtime stop in Kendal, a market town on the edge of the Lake District. We travel to Pooley Bridge and along the shores of Ullswater to our hotel.

TuesdayInto the Pennines and views all day as we climb all the way up to the Hartside Top, where we take a short break to enjoy the views back as far as the Lake District. Then on to the market town of Hexham where today is market day.

Hexham has an excellent range of specialist and independent shops to explore and is often described as one of the best places to live in the UK. We return via the B6318 from Chollerford to Gilsland which follows the course of Hadrian’s Wall.

Wednesday We begin with a fabulous cruise on a “steamer from our hotel to Pooley Bridge along the length of Ullswater, then to a lunchtime stop in the ever popular tourist town of Keswick. Then through the heart of the wonderfully scenic Lake District, taking in Rydal Water, Grasmere and Thirlmere to our second stop of the day in Ambleside. We complete the circular tour with a drive over the dramatic Kirkstone Pass, with views of Windermere. Great scenery all day and we view 7 of the lakes!

Thursday The holiday is not over as we make another drive over the Kirkstone Pass in the opposite direction and make a stop in Bowness on Windermere. We continue along the eastern edge of Windermere with some great views, before heading south.

Inn on the Lake, Ullswater www.lakedistricthotels.net/innonthelake Superb 4 star hotel with a spectacular setting.

SATELLITE TV | BAR | WIFI | LIFT Holiday Inclusions • Return coach travel • Tours as indicated (including boat ride) • Hotel accommodation of bed, breakfast and evening meal.

Booking hotline: 01793 821303

6 Days | Morecambe

£549

£113 Single Supplement Includes Lake Cruise, Holker Hall and Wensleydale Cheese Demonstration & Tasting A superb tour viewing some of Britain’s finest scenery in both the Yorkshire Dales and Lake District. Our centre is Morecambe with its level, five mile promenade and superb views across the bay to the Lakeland hills, especially at sunset.

We also enjoy an evening trip to view the famous Blackpool lights which adds to all the extras on this great holiday.

Sunday We travel north with a stop at Trentham Shopping Centre.

Monday The Yorkshire Dales beckon today as we travel via the beautiful Lune Valley into the Pennine Mountains through lovely but remote countryside, to call at Hawes in Wensleydale. Whilst in Hawes we enjoy a demonstration and tasting at the Wensleydale Cheese Shop. Our return is through scenic Garsdale and Sedbergh to call at Kirkby Lonsdale. In the evening we have an early dinner before we view the Blackpool Illuminations.

Tuesday A free day to explore Morecambe, or maybe catch a local bus to nearby Lancaster.

Wednesday Into the southern Lake District and we enjoy a boat ride from Lakeside, on the southern tip of Windermere, to Bowness. We have time to explore Bowness before continuing to our afternoon visit to Holker Hall & Gardens.

The estate is set in exceptionally beautiful countryside with gardens that merge into parkland, framed by the Lakeland Hills.

Thursday Into the northen lakes today and we view 7 lakes in total! We travel on Lake Windermere by boat and then by coach we pass Rydal, Grasmere and Thirlmere en route to our lunchtime stop in Keswick, set near Derwent Water. On our return we view Ullswater and Brothers Water before a dramatic ride over the Kirkstone Pass.

Friday We return home.

Auckland Hotel | www.aucklandhotel.co.uk Fabulous sea views, great food, evening entertainment and lovely rooms.

BAR | LIFT Holiday Inclusions • Return coach travel • Tours as indicated (including boat ride, Holker Hall and cheese demonstration) • Hotel accommodation of bed, breakfast and evening meal.

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England Holidays

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£469

4 Days from

3 Days from

£229

Blackpool Illuminations & The Lake District 3 Days

Fri 9th September 2022 Fri 23rd September 2022 Fri 7th October 2022 £30 Single Supplement

£229 £229 £229

Blackpool is Britain’s largest holiday resort with a flat 6-mile promenade and three piers. The trams on the seafront are the only survivors of their kind in England. Our hotel is a superb 3 star hotel with a prime location on the south promenade and it provides entertainment every night.

Friday Direct to Blackpool, with a quick toilet stop, so that you can enjoy the town before dinner.

Saturday A choice today, all day to explore and enjoy Blackpool or join the coach as we travel on to the Lake District where we pass Windermere making a short stop in Bowness.

Then we pass the lakes of Grasmere and Rydal before our afternoon stop in Keswick. Great scenery all day and after dinner we enjoy a tour of the Illuminations.

Sunday We depart Blackpool at 2pm and should arrive home approximately 7pm.

Seaside Illuminations £389 to Country Highlights NEW TOUR Kynren 5 Days Mon 26th September 2022

£469 An Epic Tale of England LIMITED SINGLE SUPPLEMENTS Fri 26thNO August 2022 4 Days After which £47 Single Supplement

£60 Single Supplement (Adults 11+) £389 4 Star hotels in Blackpool & Harrogate plus 3 (CHILDREN MUST BE (Children 0-11) £299 National Parks!

SHARING WITH 2 ADULTS If you can’t decide between TO GET REDUCED RATE.)coast and country, then choose

this tour which shows you the best of both whilst staying in This tour was a huge success in 2021 and the largest highlight was 2 fabulous 4-star hotels.

Blackpool is Britain’s holiday undoubtedly the6-mile larger-than-life Kynren – An Epic Tale resort with a flat promenade and three piers.

Theoftrams England, the UK’s ‘must see’ spectacular live on the seafront are the only survivors ofoutdoor their kind in action England! show covering 2,000 years history and for worth every single Harrogate is a pleasant spaof town famous its tea shops, one of the hundreds of thousands of our five-star TripAdvisor antique shops and Turkish Baths. On change over day we reviews. also spend time in the have alsoWe included a canal boat ridefascinating in Skipton.city of Durham and on the North Yorkshire Moor’s coast with stops in Whitby and Scarborough.

Monday Direct to Blackpool, with a quick toilet stop, so that we have time to enjoy the town before our evening dinner.

Friday WeWe travel north a lunchtime stop Tuesday travel in toand themake Lake District where we in pass Chesterfield, famous for its crooked and Then markets.

Windermere making a short stop in spire Bowness. we pass Saturday During the day spend our our day afternoon in Durham,stop the lakes of Grasmere andwe Rydal before dominated by thescenery cathedral overafter 900 dinner years ofwe history. in Keswick. Great all with day and enjoy a After dinner we head to Auckland Castle for the show, as dusk tour of the Illuminations. turns to darkness, Kynren on a spellbinding voyage Wednesday Through the takes Forestyou of Bowland and into the through myth legend.

Yorkshirehistory, Dales and weand make a stop in the historic market Sunday We start Whilst the dayhere withthere a scenic drive over the Yorkshire town of Skipton. is free time to explore Moors Pickering tolong the resort oftour Scarborough.

From here plus wevia have an hour guided on the canal with we have a scenic driveThen to Whitby, a maritime city commentary andcoastal tea/ coffee. more fabulous Dale steeped in we history a maze of narrowand streets full ofen shops. scenery as passwith through Grassington Leyburn route Monday We return home with a lunch break in the Peak to our hotel.

District town of Bakewell, home to the famous Thursday A circular tour of the Yorkshire Moorspudding. starts as we climb Sutton Bank and then offer a short stop in Pickering, we travel high into the Moors before dropping down to the resort of Whitby, a maritime city steeped in history, with its maze of narrow streets full of shops. Our circular scenic tour of the applied for images with kynren Moors continues as we return via Guisborough.

Friday Free 8/9/21 time to explore Harrogate until 2pm when we make our way South.

Imperial Hotel Blackpool | www.imperialhotelblackpool.co.uk 4 star hotel in an iconic Victorian building on the seafront.

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Carousel Hotel | www.carousel.co.uk Modern 3 star hotel with stunning sea views and within walking distance of all of the attractions.

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Crown Hotel Harrogate | www.crownhotelharrogate.com Jurys Inn Middlesborough | www.jurysinn.com 4 star hotel with 300 years of history just moments from the 4 star hotel centrally located. popular Harrogate spots.

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Holiday Inclusions • Return coach travel • Tours as indicated Hotel accommodation of bed, breakfast and evening meal.

Holiday Inclusions • Return coach travel (including Kynren) boat trip) • Tours as indicated (Including • Hotel accommodation of bed, breakfast and evening meal.

Book online: www.barnescoaches.co.uk

Lancashire 5 Days from

£489 Pennine Explorer By Rail, Boat & Coach 5 Days Mon 9th May 2022 Mon 5th September 2022 NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT

£489 £489 © Skipton Boat Trips

Includes 3 Train Rides plus 1 canal ride!

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Staying in a fine hotel on the edge of the Pennines, this holiday features three journeys through the hills and moors of North Yorkshire and Cumbria. Sit back, relax and watch the dramatic landscape unfold from the comfort of a steam train, canal boat, modern train and of course from your coach!

Mercure Dunkenhalgh Hotel & Spa | www.mercure.com 4 star hotel in a beautiful, 700 year-old country manor house set in 17 acres. POOL | GYM | FREEVIEW TV | LIFT (NOT TO ALL FLOORS) | BAR | WIFI Holiday Inclusions • Return coach travel • Tours as indicated (including three railway journeys, one boat trip and Bolton Abbey) • Hotel accommodation of bed, breakfast and evening meal.

Booking hotline: 01793 821303

Monday We travel north with a lunchtime stop at Trentham Shopping Village.

Tuesday We make a short morning stop at Bolton Abbey, the amazing ruins of a priory surrounded by the “jewel in the crown” of Yorkshire’s many landscapes. Then to the nearby station for a return ride on the Embsay & Bolton Abbey Steam Railway, an evocative steam ride in beautifully restored Victorian and Edwardian carriages with fine views. On our return we make a stop in the picturesque village of Haworth, surrounded by purple moors and where the world of Wuthering Heights is brought to life.

Wednesday Steeped in history and natural scenic beauty, the Leeds and Liverpool Canal is a truly fascinating waterway.

Departing from Skipton, our skipper unravels the 200 year-old tale of the canal while passing through spectacular scenery, mill buildings and swing bridges. The trip includes tea/ coffee and biscuits. Following free time for lunch we board a train to Carlisle which includes the famous 72 mile stretch from Settle to Carlisle. This journey is steeped in history and it takes us through magnificent Yorkshire Dale scenery, over the 24 arches of the Ribblehead Viaduct and through the gentle, lush, rolling hills of the Eden Valley.

Thursday To Harrogate, an elegant Victorian Spa Town with handsome buildings, verdant gardens and great shopping. Later we stop in Hebden Bridge, surrounded by breathtaking scenery.

This market town has been voted “best small market town in the UK”.

Friday To Bridgnorth for an afternoon stop and then to round the holiday off we enjoy a ride on the Severn Valley Railway to Kidderminster.

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© The Beetles Story, Liverpool

England Holidays

3 Days from

£299 Let it be Liverpool!

3 Days

Tues 30th August 2022 £52 Single Supplement

£299

Staying at the Hard Day’s Night Hotel, plus walking tour With its world class attractions and unrivalled musical heritage, Liverpool is the ideal destination to visit and explore.

We concentrate on some of that musical heritage with a visit to the world’s only Beatle-inspired hotel and we also visit the award-winning museum dedicated to the Fab Four. We stay at the ‘Fab Four’ star hotel, the Hard Day’s Night Hotel, the only Beatles themed hotel in the World!

Tuesday To Liverpool and time to explore the Albert Dock area before we check into our great hotel which is centrally located.

Wednesday We have a 2 hour walking tour from our hotel taking in all of the important Beatle sights with plenty of photo opportunities. You can pay seperately if you wish to visit The Beetles Story. (approx £17). Later we enjoy Mini Afternoon Tea at our hotel, tea includes finger sandwiches, tea/ coffee and scones.

Thursday We check out of the hotel but we don’t depart Liverpool until 14:00 so plenty more time to explore.

3 Days from

£319 Grand National & Gin Experience 3 Days

Fri 8th April 2022

£319

£50 Single Supplement Includes Brindle Distillery and Steeplechase Admission The Grand National is the World’s most famous Horse Race and we have included entry to the Steeplechase Enclosure. But that is not all; on the Friday we visit Brindle Distillery which is nestled within the beautiful landscape of rural Lancashire and we learn how to finely balance a gin and also build a recipe to be signed off by the master distiller. It will even be kept on record for future re-ordering!

Friday To Brindle for our visit to the Gin Distillery where learn how to make a gin before having a go ourselves! Later, on to our Georgian House Hotel where we have tea and coffee on arrival.

Saturday We make the short journey to Aintree for the Grand National. We have included entry to the Steeplechase Enclosure which is a great place to experience the atmosphere. The area has its own bars, catering, betting, big screen viewing and live entertainment. After the meeting we make our way back to the hotel.

Sunday We enjoy 4 hours in Liverpool before returning home and our coach drops and picks us up from the Albert Dock area.

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Hard Day’s Night Hotel, Liverpool www.harddaysnighthotel.com 4 star hotel with the highest quality facilities in a truly unique environment. BAR | LIFT | FREEVIEW TV | WIFI

Mercure Bolton Georgian House Hotel www.mercurebolton.co.uk Built around a Georgian manor house with stunning views of the West Pennine Moors, this hotel has full leisure facilities.

BAR | LIFT | INDOOR POOL | SAUNA | GYM | WIFI

Holiday Inclusions • Return coach travel • Tours as indicated (Inc. afternoon tea and walking tour) • Hotel accommodation of bed, breakfast and evening meal.

Holiday Inclusions • Return coach travel • Tours as indicated (Distillery and Aintree included) • Hotel accommodation of bed, breakfast and evening meal.

Book online: www.barnescoaches.co.uk

Cheshire

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5 Days from

5 Days from

£519

Cheshire’s Rivers, Houses and Gardens of Distinction NEW 5 Days

Sun 31st July 2022 £100 Single Supplement

TOUR

£519

Includes Tatton Park, Ness Botanic Garden, Arley Hall and Anderton Boat Lift Spectacular scenery, glorious gardens, plus a rich culture and heritage are just a few things on offer in charming Cheshire!

We have lots of extras such as guided tours and tea / coffee.

Sunday We travel to Chester with a lunchtime stop in Shrewsbury.

Monday To Tatton Park where we can witness life above and below stairs in the 19th century mansion surrounded by 50 acres of one of Cheshire’s Gardens of Distinction. We have a 45 minute guided tour of the house with a costumed guide.

Tuesday To Ness Botanic Gardens where we are met with tea/ coffee and biscuits. The gardens are famously relaxing and have won many awards in their gorgeous location. We have a 90 minute guided garden tour by a knowledgeable guide. On our return we have free time in the city of Chester.

Wednesday To the Anderton Boat Lift originally built in 1875 and now restored as a wonder of Victorian engineering! We enjoy a 40 minute trip that includes the boat lift and tea/ coffee with a pastry. Later we call at Arley Hall and Gardens, a place of enormous character, charm and interest with one of the finest gardens in England. We enjoy a one hour guided tour of the hall followed by Afternoon Tea before free time to explore the gardens.

Thursday We return home with a scenic drive and a lunch time stop in the town of Bridgnorth.

The Queen at Chester | www.bestwestern.co.uk A fantastic 4 star Victorian Hotel 10 minutes from the historic centre. BAR | SATELLITE TV | WIFI | LIFT Holiday Inclusions • Return coach travel • Tours as indicated (including Tatton Park, Ness Botanic Garden, Arley Hall and Anderton Boat Lift) • Hotel accommodation of bed, breakfast and evening meal.

Booking hotline: 01793 821303

£499 Waterways of Chester & North Wales 5 Days Mon 16th May 2022

£499

£113 Single Supplement Includes Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, Anderton Boat Lift, River Dee Cruise and Ness Botanic Gardens Experience three very different waterways whilst staying in this area which has so much to offer and see. We also have time to explore Chester and have a guided tour of Ness Botanic Gardens Monday North with a lunchtime stop in Bridgnorth, with its high and low town separated by a Victorian funicular railway.

The clear River Severn also flows through.

TuesdayTo central Chester for a 30 minute cruise taking in the city’s rich Roman, Medieval and industrial heritage. Later, we visit Ness Botanic Gardens with over 64 acres of gardens located on the Wirral peninsula with stunning views of the River Dee and North Wales.

Wednesday To Wales and a ride on a canal boat over the famous Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, or ‘Stream in the Sky’, on a brightly covered narrowboat with onboard commentary. Following free time for lunch in Llangollen, we complete a circular route back to our hotel with a drive over the spectacular Horseshoe Pass.

Thursday We take a ride on the magnificent Anderton Boat Lift.

Originally built in 1875, the structure lifts you from the River Weaver to the Trent & Mersey Canal high above. There is also time to explore the Visitor’s Centre and then free time to explore Chester itself, a real gem of a city.

Friday We return with an extended lunch time stop in Shrewsbury. Shrewsbury is full of higgledy-piggledy streets and the river scoops up the town in its loop!

Mercure Chester Abbots Well | www.mercurechester.co.uk 4 star hotel with stunning views of the rolling Cheshire countryside and full leisure facilities.

BAR | FREEVIEW TV | LIFT | WIFI | POOL | SAUNA | JACUZZI STEAM ROOM | GYM Holiday Inclusions • Holiday Return Inclusions coach travel • • Tours ascoach indicated (including River Cruise, Cream Tea, Return travel Ironbridge Museums, Blists Hill3 and Scottgardens) Working Farm • Tours as indicated (including boatActon rides and • • Hotel accommodation of bed, breakfast and evening Hotel accommodation of bed, breakfast and eveningmeal. meal.

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Wales Holidays 5 Days from

£499

5 Days from

£519

Splendours of Shropshire 5 Days Mon 25th July 2022 £68 Single Supplement

£499

Includes River Severn Cruise, Cream Tea, Blists Hill Victorian Village + 9 other Ironbridge Museums and Acton Scotts Historic Working Farm Shropshire has so much to offer, with its remarkable heritage and beautiful towns. We have included a number of visits to help you get the best out of the 5 days.

Monday We pass the Malvern Hills and make a lunch time stop in the city of Hereford. From here we continue through the Shropshire Hills to our hotel.

Tuesday We make a stop in the famous city of Shrewsbury, the county town of Shropshire with higgledy-piggledy streets set in a loop in the River Severn. Then we enjoy a cruise on the famous River Severn followed by a Cream Tea at Love Plants, a dedicated plant specialist where there is also time to browse.

Wednesday Our first stop of the day is at Blists Hill Victorian Town where costumed staff give a fascinating insight into how life was lived in Victorian times. Then we visit Ironbridge Gorge, recently voted the most popular UNESCO World Heritage Site in the UK, where we have admission to all of the 9 museums.

Thursday Tom Acton is a leading authority on Victorian farming and we visit his working farm and museum. The Historic Working Farm offers a fascinating insight into rural life at the turn of the 19th century as farm life unfolds daily and the land around is worked by heavy horses. Later we visit Ludlow, which has over 500 listed buildings and a castle at its heart, often referred to as the perfect historic town.

Friday To Bridgnorth for free time before we continue to Worcester, for a stop in this ancient city, before returning home.

Buckatree Hall Hotel | www.buckatreehallhotel.com A renowned 3 star country house hotel overlooking the scenic gardens and private lake.

FREEVIEW TV | BAR | LIFT | GYM | WIFI Holiday Inclusions • Return coach travel • Tours as indicated (including River Cruise, Cream Tea, Ironbridge Museums, Blists Hill and Acton Scott Working Farm)

• Hotel accommodation of bed, breakfast and evening meal.

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Legendary Vale of Llangollen

5 Days | Llyndir Hall Hotel Sun 17th July 2022

NEW TOUR

£519

£96 Single Supplement Includes Horse Drawn Boat Ride, Train Ride and Castle!

Steeped in myths and legends, we are based near the ancient Welsh town of Llangollen. We have three included extras which are a leisurely horse-drawn canal boat ride along the beautiful clear waters of the Llangollen Canal to the aptly named Horseshoe Falls, a trip on the Llangollen heritage railway and a visit to the mighty Chirk Castle. All of this whilst enjoying the beautiful surrounding countryside and we even spend time by the sea at the Victorian resort of Llandudno.

Sunday We make our way to Wales and make a lunch time stop in Shrewsbury, which has nearly 800 listed buildings all built in a huge loop in the River Servern.

Monday Free time in Llangollen before we experience a 2 hour relaxing horse drawn canal boat ride, admiring the chain bridge across the River Dee and marvelling at the manmade Horseshoe Falls whilst gliding along a beautiful length of canal.

Tuesday We board the Llangollen Railway and make the 10 mile ride following the River Dee to Corwen, where we enjoy spectacular views. After free time we catch the train back and in the afternoon we visit the resort of Llandudno.

Wednesday To the mighty mediaeval fortress of Chirk Castle which reveals 400 years of changing tastes and fashions in its lavishly furnished rooms. Later we spend time in Chester.

Thursday We return on a different route enjoying the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with a lunchtime stop in historic Ludlow.

Wrexham Llyndir Hall Hotel | www.bestwestern.co.uk 19th century country house hotel with full leisure facilities.

BAR | INDOOR POOL | SAUNA | GYM | FREE WIFI Holiday Inclusions • Return coach travel • Tours as indicated • Hotel accommodation of bed, breakfast and evening meal.

Book online: www.barnescoaches.co.uk

Wales Holidays 4&5 Days from

£369 Llandudno, Including Snowdonia & Shrewsbury

4 Days (including Tours A) Fri 10th June 2022

4 & 5 Days

Fri 5th August 2022

Llandudno’s immaculate seafront is gracefully framed by two headlands and is a classic seaside resort with a great retro pier. It is also at the start of stunning snowdonian scenery.

£15 Single Supplement

£369

£15 Single Supplement

5 Days (including All Tours) Mon 2nd May 2022

£369

£449

£20 Single Supplement

Mon 23rd May 2022

£469

£20 Single Supplement First Day Travelling via Bridgnorth we take a lunchbreak in Llangollen, before continuing via the scenic Horseshoe Pass to Llandudno.

Tours whilst at resort A | A scenic tour of the Isle of Anglesey with its stunning landscapes, unspoilt coastlines and picturesque towns and villages. Following a quick stop at Llanfair PG, the longest placename in Britain, we take a circular tour of the island including a photo stop overlooking Bull Bay. We pass through Llanfachraeth, Cemaes Bay & Amlwch on the way to our stop in Beaumaris, a beautifully positioned resort of Victorian character.

B | We make a morning stop in Betws-y-Coed, the gateway to Snowdonia, in its magical setting with a distinctly Alpine feel. We continue, viewing Snowdon from the spectacular Llanberis Pass to our late lunchtime stop in Conwy, a small town with an ancient castle, stunning scenery and the smallest house in Britain!

Last Day We return home with a stop in Shrewsbury which has nearly 800 listed buildings all built in a huge loop in the River Severn.

St Kilda Hotel | www.stkilda.co.uk Extremely popular hotel that lies between the two headlands in the very centre of the promenade with great views.

LIFT (please request) | BAR Holiday Inclusions • Return coach travel • Tours as indicated • Hotel accommodation of bed, breakfast and evening meal.

Booking hotline: 01793 821303

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£459 Whet your Appetite in North Wales 4 Days | Snowdonia Fri 29th July 2022

Includes guided walk, vineyard, Sea Salt Producer & 5 course Taste of Wales meal with wine!

£459

£84 Single Supplement

© Pant Du Vineyard & Orchard

Wales Holidays 4 Days from

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© Pant Du Vineyard & Orchard

© Bodnant Welsh Food Centre

© Pant Du Vineyard & Orchard

Friday Travelling via Bridgnorth we take a lunchbreak in Llangollen, before travelling via the scenic Horseshoe Pass to our hotel.

Celtic Royal Hotel, Caernarfon| www.celtic-royal.co.uk Traditional 3 star hotel with award winning customer service.

LIFT | BAR | GYM | POOL | SAUNA | JACUZZI Holiday Inclusions • Return coach travel • Tours as indicated (including guided walk, Sea Salt producer and Vineyard) • Hotel accommodation of bed, breakfast and evening meal.

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Saturday This morning we make our way to the pretty village of Betws-y-Coed, located in the Snowdonia National Park,in a valley near the point where the River Conwy meets the Llugwy and Lledr rivers. Our guide takes us exploring our scenic surroundings and hunting for the perfect spot to settle down with our packed lunch provided by the hotel. If all that wandering has left us hungry, there are also plenty of lovely food and drink picks in the village when we return. If you would prefer not to walk then the coach will return you to the hotel after you have explored the village.

Sunday Today we embark on a glorious gastronomic journey of the region. Our first stop is for a guided tour of the award-winning Halen Môn Saltcote & Visitor Centre on Anglesey. Located in a lovely building on the edge of the pretty Menai Strait, the setting of this innovative food production business is just as impressive as its story. On our tour, we discover salt’s place in our history, culture and food and we also enjoy a tutored salt tasting to get a real flavour of the company! As well as being where the handharvesting process takes place, the Halen Môn Saltcote also has an outdoor café and gift shop to explore. Tastebuds tingling, we then make our way to the Bodnant Welsh Food Centre, a fantastic family-run farm shop which showcases the best products from North Wales and further afield. We have time at leisure to browse the tempting selection and perhaps make some purchases from the farm shop, deli, bakery, butchery and wine cellar! Our final foodie spot of the day is the Pant Du Vineyard & Orchard, located on the slopes of the Nantlle Valley. We enjoy a guided tour of the vineyard and orchard, learning all about Pant Du’s history and variety of apple trees and vines planted on its slopes, and finish with a tasting of the delicious produce. Back at our hotel, today’s gastronomic journey concludes with a marvellous 5 course Taste of Wales dinner.

Monday We return home with a stop in Chester, a classic city with over 2000 years of history and spectacular shopping.

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Wales Holidays

5 Days

£519

Great Trains Wales 5 Days | LLanberis Mon 23rd May 2022

£519

NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT

5 Days from

£449

Includes Welsh Highland Railway, Ffestiniog Railway, Llanberis Lake Railway & Portmeirion With castles, countryside, highlands and history abounding, what better way to encounter the real majesty of the North of Wales than aboard 3 great trains snaking their way past castles, mountains, Welsh heritage, and historic industrial sights? We wind our way up to Beddgelert on the Welsh Highlands Railway, soak in the industrial heritage on Ffestiniog Railway and top it off with a lakeside voyage on the Llanberis Railway. We also visit beautiful Portmeirion.

Monday After a late lunchtime stop in Llangollen, we continue through Snowdonia to our hotel where we are met with hot drinks and biscuits.

Tuesday We step back in time and embark on our journey from Caernarfon aboard the Welsh Highland Railway passing through spectacular scenery beside a 13th century castle into the heart of the Snowdonia National Park. This 90 minute journey snakes around seemingly impossible bends around the foothills of Snowdon before arriving in Beddgelert.

Then on to a lunch time stop in Criccieth where Victorian charm comes to the seaside and there is a medieval castle overlooking its two beaches.

Wednesday To Portmadog for a ride on the Ffestiniog Railway, the oldest independent railway company in the world established in 1832. We chug our way 13½-miles on a 70 minute journey as we climb 700 feet through tranquil pastures and magnificent forests, past lakes and waterfalls, round horseshoe bends clinging to the side of the mountain or even tunnelling through it. In the afternoon we visit Portmeirion which showcases how a naturally beautiful site can be developed without spoiling it.

Thursday We make a short visit to the Isle of Anglesey with a stop in Beaumaris, a beautifully positioned resort of Victorian character. Later we experience the timeless appeal of the narrow-gauge Llanberis Lake Railway - a leisurely way to travel and the perfect way to savour the grandeur of Snowdonia. The sturdy steam engines take us on a five-mile return journey alongside Lake Padarn. The journey takes 60 minutes and passes Dolbadarn Castle, goes across Britain’s shortest river and past Llanberis’ twin lakes.

Friday A very scenic drive home on a different route to the outbound journey, stopping in Rhayader.

West Wales & Snowdonia 5 Days | Barmouth

Mon 9th May 2022 Mon 19th September 2022 NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT

£449 £469

Barmouth is where the mountains meet the sea and you will love the area, the people and the scenery. The town is westfacing over Cardigan Bay so the sunsets are spectacular. It is great to be heading back to the Min Y Mor Hotel where our feedback is always amazing.

Monday Grand scenery as we travel via Bridgnorth and a lunchtime stop in Shrewsbury. Then on through the Cambrian mountains viewing Lake Bala en route.

Tours whilst at Resort A | We make a morning stop in the small but flourishing town of Machynlleth, where Wednesday is market day. Then more wonderful scenery as we encounter the impressive Cader Idris mountain on our way to Aberystwyth. Walk along its promenade and maybe take a ride on the cliff railway to enjoy spectacular views (not included). On our return we enjoy the scenic coastal route via Tywyn.

B | We head into Snowdonia and enjoy views of Snowdon as we travel via Capel-Curig to our first stop of the day in Betws-y-Coed, a village nestling in densely wooded hills. We then follow the pretty River Conwy to the resort of Llandudno where we make a stop. We return on a different route through the mountains via Blaenau Ffestiniog and make our way back to Barmouth on the scenic coastal route past Harlech Castle.

C | Free day to explore Barmouth, or maybe take a ride on the Cambrian Coast Railway. Hugging the coastline, the line offers spectacular views and interesting places to see. (cost not included) Friday We return by a completely different route with more wonderful mountain scenery via Rhayader and Builth Wells to our lunchtime stop in Abergavenny.

Royal Victoria Hotel, Llanberis | www.theroyalvictoria.co.uk 3 star hotel uniquely located at the foot of Snowdon.

LIFT (please request) | BAR

Min Y Mor Hotel | www.minymor.com Seafront Hotel and is a great place to escape and unwind.

BAR | WIFI

Holiday Inclusions • Return coach travel • Tours as indicated (including 3 train rides and Portmeirion) • Hotel accommodation of bed, breakfast and evening meal.

Holiday Inclusions • Return coach travel • Tours as indicated • Hotel accommodation of bed, breakfast and evening meal.

Booking hotline: 01793 821303

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Wales Holidays 5 Days from

£619

Welsh Wonder with six Included Extras!

5 Days | Snowdonia Sun 14th August 2022 £111 Single Supplement

£619

Tours really don’t get more action-packed than this with 2 included extras every day whilst in resort. And with visits ranging from a Brewery right through to a train to the highest mountain in Wales, there is something for every taste. The whole week is spent travelling through superb and scenic Snowdonia. This tour has now been a firm favourite for 5 years!

Sunday Travelling via Bridgnorth we take a lunchbreak in Llangollen, before travelling via the scenic Horseshoe Pass to our hotel.

Monday To Bodnant Gardens, spread over 80 acres on the western slopes of Snowdonia, with interesting and beautiful plants from all over the world. Later we head towards the coast and the Conwy Brewery where we have a guided tour before some well-earned sampling!

Tuesday Our first stop is at Portmeirion, a village created in 1976 with iconic architecture and surrounded by fine scenery and vast wooded gardens. Later, we round off the holiday with a ride on the Ffestiniog Railway from Porthmadog to Blaenau Ffestiniog.

Wednesday 2 train rides today as we climb up towards Snowdonia and stop in Llanberis. Our first train takes us up to the summit of Snowdon. On its route it crosses two viaducts and then has wonderful views of the surrounding area. Later we enjoy a narrow-gauge steam train along the shores of Lake Padarn, right in the heart of Snowdonia.

Thursday We return home with a stop in Chester, a classic city with over 2000 years of history and spectacular shopping.

Holiday Inclusions • Return coach travel • Tours as indicated (including 3 train rides, Bodnant Gardens, Brewery Tour and Portmeirion) • Hotel accommodation of bed, breakfast and evening meal.

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Celtic Royal Hotel, Caernarfon | www.celtic-royal.co.uk Traditional 3 star hotel with award-winning customer service.

LIFT | BAR | GYM | POOL | SAUNA | JACUZZI

You can book all of our holidays and pay your holiday balance on our website www.barnescoaches.co.uk at any time, simply follow the instructions. A £40 per person deposit is required to reserve the booking, plus the premium for our Travel Insurance (should you require it). A confirmation of your booking will be sent to you and will show when the remaining balance is payable.

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BCH ABTOT TRADING CHARTER (& BOOKING CONDITIONS) 1. Financial Protection Your contract is with Barnes Coaches Ltd. of Woodside Rd, South Marston Park, Swindon, SN3 4AQ. When you book a holiday with us, which does not include a flight, the money you pay us for the booking will be protected by Bonded Coach Holidays (BCH) and the Association of Bonded Travel Organisers Trust Limited (ABTOT), this is a Government approved consumer protection scheme. The scheme will also ensure your repatriation in the event the company becomes insolvent. Our Trading Charter and Booking Conditions set out clearly and simply the responsibility we have to you and in turn, you have with us, when a contract is made. Please see the Consumer Guarantee at www.bch-uk.org. There is no financial protection if you purchase just transport or accommodation-only from us. We fully comply with the Package Travel and Linked Travel Arrangements Regulations 2018. The combination of travel services offered to you is a package holiday within the meaning of the Regulations. Therefore, you will benefit from all rights applying to package holidays. Barnes Coaches Ltd will be fully responsible for the proper performance of the holiday and providing assistance if you are in difficulty. Your key rights will be in the details of the tour which will be provided prior to booking.

2. Booking and Payment When a booking is made, the ‘lead name’ on the booking guarantees that he or she is 18 or over and has the authority and accepts on behalf of the party the terms of these booking conditions and pays the deposit indicated in the brochure and as confirmed in the pre-contract information. After we receive your booking and all appropriate payments, if the arrangements you wish to book are available, we will send you or your booking agent a confirmation invoice within 14 days. This confirmation will include any special requests we have agreed. All monies paid to your booking agent are held by them on your behalf until we issue our confirmation invoice, thereafter your booking agent holds the money on our behalf. A binding agreement will come into existence between us when we dispatch this invoice to the ‘lead name’ or your booking agent. Please check the confirmation carefully to ensure all the information is correct. This contract is governed by English Law, and the jurisdiction of the English Courts.

Single occupancy of rooms, when available, may be subject to a supplementary charge and these will be shown in the brochure. You can book by paying a deposit for each person named on the booking, but our commitment is always conditional upon the balance being paid as below.

• Deposit £40.00 per person. (For cruises and longer holidays this may be higher) • The balance of the price of your holiday must be paid at least 4 weeks before for tours lasting 2 – 6 days or 7 weeks before for longer tours. If a longer period is applicable to a holiday it will be shown on your confirmation. Air and River Cruises must be paid 13 weeks before. If you book within our balance due period, you will need to pay the total holiday cost at the time of booking. If the balance is not paid in time, we reserve the right to cancel your holiday, retain your deposit, and apply the cancellation charges set out in the paragraph below. The date of cancellation will normally be the date we receive your written confirmation that you intend to cancel or 15 days after the balance due date, whichever comes first.

Where optional items are purchased as part of the holiday, these are payable on the balance due date except where items, such as theatre tickets, have been specifically purchased for you. In this case the cost will be payable at a separate date notified to you and will not normally be refunded unless we obtain a refund from the supplier we use.

3. Brochure Accuracy Although Barnes Coaches Ltd. make every effort to ensure the accuracy of the brochure information and pricing, regrettably errors do sometimes occur. You must therefore ensure you check the price and all other details of your holiday with us at the time of booking and when you receive our confirmation invoice.

4. Our Pricing Policy Barnes Coaches Ltd endeavour to ensure that the most up to date and correct prices are shown in our brochure. Occasionally, an incorrect price may be shown, due to an error. When we become aware of any such error, we will endeavour to notify you at the time of booking (if we are then aware of the mistake) or as soon as reasonably possible. We reserve the right to cancel the booking if you do not wish to accept the price which is applicable to the holiday. Local Authorities in many towns and cities throughout Europe have introduced new tourist taxes which must be paid directly to the hotel by all guests in person. These taxes are not included in our prices, but we will notify you when applicable.

Holiday prices include all travel, hotel accommodation and meals as specified in the holiday description and VAT payable in the UK where applicable. The price of the holiday will not be subjected to any surcharges except those arising from exchange rate changes, transportation including the price of fuel, air & ferry operator fares and tolls, embarkation or disembarkation fees at terminals, duties and taxes (including the rate of VAT). Even in these cases we will absorb the cost equivalent to cost of the first 2% of the holiday price. Amounts more than this plus £1 administration fee and Travel Agents commission will be surcharged to you. If this means the total cost of the holiday increases by more than 8% then you are entitled to cancel your holiday and receive a full refund of all monies paid except any insurance premium and amendment charges. We will communicate the options with you either through email or letter, with a reminder if necessary. If you exercise the right to cancel, we must receive written notice within 20 days of the date of the surcharge invoice. The currency exchange rate used in the holiday costings are based on rates as at £1=1.17 Euro | £1=1.26 Swiss Franc.

5. If you change your booking If, after our confirmation has been issued, you wish to change to another of our holidays or change departure date, we will do our utmost to make the changes, but we cannot guarantee to do so. However, notification must be received in writing at our offices from the person who signed the booking form, at least 7 weeks before departures. This must be accompanied by a payment of £25 to cover our administrative costs, plus costs we incur in making the amendment. Alterations cannot be made within 7 weeks of departure and any such request for an alteration will be treated as a cancellation of the original booking and will be subject to the cancellation charges set out in paragraph below. Some arrangements cannot be changed without paying a cancellation charge of up to 100% of the ticket cost.

6. Transferring your booking You can transfer your booking to somebody else, but the person must satisfy all the conditions of the holiday and you must inform us either by letter or email no less than 7 days before departure. This transfer will cost £25 plus reasonable costs to make the transfer. You will remain responsible for ensuring payment before the balance due date. This is in addition to (and does not affect) the separate liability of the transferee to us.

7. If you need to cancel your holiday You or any member of your party, may cancel your holiday at any time provided the cancellation is made by the person signing the booking form and is communicated to us in writing via the office who made your original booking. You must pay cancellation charges to cover our administration costs and to compensate for the risk of us not reselling the holiday. If the holiday is resold a refund will be made. Your cancellation will take effect from the date on which we or our agent receive your written confirmation of your cancellation. You must also return any tickets or vouchers you have received. A reduction in room occupancy may increase the charges for the remaining passengers by the application of supplements for low occupancy of rooms. Where bought in supplies, such as ferries, hotel accommodation etc have been bought in on your behalf, and where the terms and conditions of the supplier are non-refundable, these products will be charged to you at the full retail rate. If this applies, the non-refundable items will be deducted from your holiday costs and the following scale of charges will be applied to the remainder: Period before departure cancellation letter is received Cancellation charge as % total cost More than 56 days (91 days for air and cruises) Deposit only 49 – 55 days (49-90 days for air and cruises)

30% 22 – 48 days 50% 8 – 21 days 70% 1 – 7 days 90% Day of departure or later voluntary termination 100% Total Cost

You may cancel your holiday without paying any termination fee before the start of the holiday, in the event of unavoidable and extraordinary circumstances occurring at the place of destination or its immediate vicinity, for instance, if there are serious security problems at the destination which are likely to affect the package.

8. Alterations to your holiday by us We hope that we will not have to make any change to your holiday but, because our holidays are planned many months in advance, we sometimes do need to make minor changes. We reserve the right to do this at any time. We will let you or your booking agent know about any important changes as soon as possible, including the minimum number of passengers required on the trip. If after booking, and before departure, we make a major change to your holiday, you will have the option of withdrawing from the holiday without penalty or transferring to another holiday without any charge. In either case, we will pay you compensation, according to the scale set below. A major change includes the time of your departure or return time by more than 12 hours, a change in departure point, location of resort or type of hotel, a change in cross channel travel, or specification of the coach. If we tell you about any of these changes after we have confirmed your holiday booking (other than force majeure), you may either: • accept the new arrangements offered by us; or • accept a replacement holiday from us of equivalent or similar standard and price (at the date of the change), if we can offer you one; or • cancel your holiday with us and receive a full refund of all monies.

Either way, we will pay you compensation, using the Compensation table shown, Period before departure in which a significant change is notified to you

Amount per person

More than 42 days Nil 29-42 days £10 15-28 days £15 8-14 days £20 0-7 days £25 IMPORTANT NOTE Compensation will not be payable if the holiday is cancelled because the number of persons booked is less than the number required, or for events beyond our control, which include: war, threat of war, riots, civil disturbances, terrorist activity and its consequences, industrial disputes, natural and nuclear disasters, fire, epidemics, health risks and pandemics, unavoidable and unforeseeable technical problems with transport for reasons beyond our control or that of our suppliers; hurricanes and other actual or potential severe weather conditions and any other similar events. You are also advised to check with The Foreign and Commonwealth Office Advice Unit regularly at www.fco.gov.uk/travel prior to travel.

All holidays operate if the minimum number of participants is met. However, in no case will we cancel your holiday less than 4 weeks before the scheduled departure date, except where you have failed to pay the final balance or because of force majeure (force majeure means an event which we or the suppliers of the services in question could not foresee or avoid and is therefore beyond our control).

9. Our responsibility to you We accept responsibility for ensuring the holiday which you book with us is supplied as described in our publicity material and the services offered reach a reasonable standard and if you are in difficulty, we will assist you. If any part of our holiday contract is not provided as promised, you may terminate the contract without paying a termination fee and we will pay you appropriate compensation if this has affected your enjoyment of your holiday. We will, however, not be liable if there are any unforeseeable or unavoidable actions of a third party not connected with our travel services, or there were unavoidable or extraordinary circumstances, or the lack of conformity is due to a traveller in the party. We accept responsibility for the acts and/or omissions of our employees, agents and suppliers except where they lead to death, injury or illness. Our liability in all cases shall be limited to a maximum of twice the value of the original holiday cost (not including insurance premiums and amendment charges). We accept responsibility for death, injury, or illness caused by the negligent acts and/or omissions of our employees or agents together with our suppliers and sub-contractors, servants and/or agents of the same whilst acting within the scope of, or during their employment in the provision of your holiday. We will accordingly pay to our clients such damages as might have been awarded in such circumstances under English Law. In respect of carriage by air, sea, tunnel and rail and the provision of accommodation our liability in all cases will be limited in the manner provided by the relevant international convention.

If we make any payment to you or any member of your party for death or personal injury or illness, you will be asked to assign to us or our insurers the rights you may have to act against the person or organisation responsible for causing the death, personal injury or illness. This clause does not apply to any separate contracts that you may enter for excursions or activities during or outside of your holiday. If you or any member of your party suffer death, illness or injury whilst overseas arising out of an activity which does NOT form part of your holiday, we may offer guidance and where legal action is contemplated and you want our assistance, you must obtain our written consent prior to any proceedings (We limit the cost of our assistance to you or your party to £5,000 per party).

10. If you have a complaint If you have a problem during your holiday, please inform your Tour Manager, your driver or the relevant supplier/resort representative immediately who will endeavour to put things right. If your complaint cannot be completely resolved locally, you must complete a Holiday Report Form which can be obtained by your driver or local representative, which you should keep. Our contact number, for unresolved complaints will be our office number on 01793 821303 (open in office hours) If you remain dissatisfied please follow this up within 14 days of your return home by writing to Barnes Coaches Ltd giving your original booking reference number and all other relevant information, including the reference of the Holiday Report Form. It is therefore a condition of this contract that you communicate any problem to the supplier of the services in question AND to our representative whilst in resort and obtain a written report form. If you fail to follow this simple procedure, we cannot accept responsibility as we have been deprived of the opportunity to investigate and rectify the problem. Should you wish to pursue the complaint further, BCH/ABTOT have an Alternative Dispute Resolution scheme and full details are available from them. Please contact them at ABTOT 117 Houndsditch London EC3A 7BT 11. Our Coaches We will always use our reasonable endeavours to provide a coach to the specification in our brochure or advert but reserve the right to substitute an alternative vehicle should there be unforeseen circumstances.

There is a seating plan but, in some cases, operational reasons may require a coach with a different configuration. We reserve the right to alter a coach seating plan and allocate seats other than those booked. Single passengers may be required to share a double seat with other single passengers. When your booking is confirmed, you will be offered the best seats that are available at that time. If you feel that you require two seats, then these must be booked and paid for in advance, at the time of booking. If you fail to do this and it transpires that the seat allocated to you is insufficient for your needs and there is no alternative seating available, then you will be refused access to the coach and any payments made will be liable to forfeiture.

Specific seats will not be allocated on coaches operating a feeder service between joining points and main holiday departure points or on coaches that carry out transfers between airports, seaports etc.

12. Hotel Facilities Some hotel facilities and entertainment may be withdrawn for routine maintenance or be subject to seasonal availability and provision of the facilities cannot be guaranteed. Single occupancy of rooms may be subject to a supplementary charge.

BCH ABTOT TRADING CHARTER (& BOOKING CONDITIONS) 13. Health and Safety In some foreign countries, standards of infrastructure, safety and hygiene may be lower than those to which we are accustomed in the UK. You should therefore exercise greater care for your own protection. There may be countries that we visit that have special medical requirements for tourists. These regulations are subject to change and our clients are responsible for complying with entry and current health requirements. If you are not sure of the health requirements for the country you are visiting, you are advised to check with your own GP before travelling. You are also advised to refer to the Department of Health leaflet “Health Advice for Travellers”.

Some people may be at risk from discomfort or deep vein thrombosis (DVT) if they remain immobile on a journey for a long period. If you are planning to undertake a journey of more than three hours, you should consult your doctor, if you have ever had DVT, pulmonary embolism, a family history of clotting conditions, cancer or treatment for cancer, stroke, and heart or lung disease or If you have had major surgery in the past three months.

We reserve the right to refuse any booking in the absence of a doctor’s certificate confirming that you are fit to travel. Where we provide comfort stops you are encouraged to walk around.

Exercise reduces any discomfort, which may be caused by periods of immobility.

NO SMOKING is allowed on our coaches (including E-Cigarettes) and we do not allow pets or any other animals, although we accommodate registered assistance dogs, but not on overseas holidays.

14. Travel documents, itineraries, pick-up points and passports For all Continental holidays, you will require a full 10-year British Passport (machine readable) valid for a further 6 months after your holiday. If you do not hold a full British Passport or have any doubts about your status as a resident British subject, you must check with the Embassies or Consulates of the Countries to be visited to confirm the Passport or visa requirements when you book. We cannot accept responsibility if passengers are not in possession of the correct travel documents. For full details on passport requirements, please contact ‘the identity and passport service’ on 0300 222 0000 (www.direct.gov.uk)” You are responsible for ensuring you are at the correct departure point, at the correct time and with the correct documents. Barnes Coaches Ltd reserve the right to modify itineraries to conform with requests from competent authorities both within the UK and abroad.

Excursions which are included in the cost of your booking are detailed on the brochure page and refunds will not be made for excursions not taken. Optional excursions booked and paid for in resort do not form part of your booking. Admission fees to buildings may not be included in the price of the holiday, please check.

The coach driver/representative, ship’s captain, or authorised official is entitled to refuse you boarding if in their reasonable opinion you are unacceptably under the influence of drink or drugs or you are being violent or disruptive. If you are refused boarding on the outward journey, we will regard it as a cancellation by you and we will apply cancellation charges. If on your return journey, we have the right to terminate the contract with you. We also request that mobile telephones are not used on the coach.

18. Travel Insurance We strongly advise that you take out personal travel insurance for the trip. We have arranged travel insurance with Wrightsure with details on the inside back cover of our brochures. You may use an alternative insurer, but you must advise us. The insurance should cover medical and repatriation costs, personal injury, loss of baggage and cancellation charges. If you do not have adequate insurance and require our assistance during your holiday, we reserve the right to reclaim from you any medical repatriation or other expenses which we may incur on your behalf which would otherwise have been met by insurers. You must advise us if you use an alternative insurer, the policy number and 24-hour contact number.

19. Luggage Please restrict your luggage to a suitcase weighing no more than 20kgs per person. We cannot accept responsibility for loss or damage to luggage unless through our negligence. Please do not leave valuable items in your suitcase when left on the coach. Please contact us for our policy on mobility scooters.

20. General Data Protection Regulations We comply with the GDPR 2018 Regulations, our data controller is Matt Barnes and our data protection policy can be requested from Barnes Coaches Ltd., Woodside Rd, South Marston Park, Swindon, SN3 4AQ. 21. Emergency Contact Our emergency contact details are Tel: 01793821303 Email: travel@barnescoaches.co.uk PUBLICATION DATE This brochure was printed in the UK by Barnes Coaches in October 2021.

Additional Holiday Information

15. Special Requests All special needs and requests, if agreed, should be entered on the booking form and be included in the confirmation of the holiday. These cannot be guaranteed except where confirmed as part of our holiday commitment to you and are detailed on your holiday booking confirmation. We are keen to ensure that we plan the arrangements for your holiday so that special needs and requests can be accommodated as far as possible. If you will need assistance or may be unable to fully enjoy all aspects of your holiday you must tell us in advance so that we can maximise your enjoyment of the holiday. We will need to know if you will need special facilities in the hotel, taking part in the excursions or have difficulty boarding and travelling on the coach or other means of transport.

Before booking your holiday, you should be sure that you and your party are both physically and mentally capable of completing the itinerary. If you need advice or further information either you or your booking agent should contact Barnes Coaches Ltd. If you will require a special diet please tell us at the time of booking, or as soon as you are medically advised, together with a copy of the diet.

Luggage We ask you to keep luggage down to one medium sized suitcase per person, but a small holdall can also be taken on board the coach.

16. Passengers with disabilities We want everyone to enjoy our travel arrangements. We are happy to advise and assist you in choosing a suitable holiday. But, as some of the accommodation and resorts featured may not cater for even minor disabilities, it is important that, when booking, you advise us of any disability, specific need or complex need you may have and any special requirements that will make sure the holiday is suitable. If a passenger requires personal assistance (for example, assistance with feeding, dressing, toileting, mobilising) then this passenger must travel with an able-bodied companion or carer and written confirmation that such assistance will be provided for the entirety of the holiday is required at the time of booking. Coach drivers/Tour Managers are unable to provide such assistance.

Twin bedded rooms In some European countries twin bedded rooms may comprise what appears to be one bed but having a double base and headboard with separate mattresses and a duvet or bedding. A three bedded room is often a twin bedded room with an extra bed added.

Important You must tell us if you have an existing medical condition, disability or complex need that may affect your holiday or other group members’ enjoyment of it before you book your holiday. We reserve the right to request a doctor’s certificate confirming the passenger is fit to travel. If, in our reasonable opinion, your chosen holiday is not suitable for your medical condition or disability, we reserve the right to refuse your booking. You are responsible for bringing with you the proper clothing and equipment, which we advise you about in our printed trip information. We want you to enjoy your holiday and will help you select an appropriate trip.

Hotel accommodation The hotels we use have been carefully chosen and we have been visiting many of them for several years. Standards vary across the country and across the countries of Europe. Full details are given in the individual hotel descriptions, including the official rating where one exists. The absence of a rating does not mean the hotel is of lower standard, but simply that an official rating is not available in that country or has not been sought by the owners.

17. Passenger Behaviour We want all our customers to have a happy and carefree holiday. You are responsible for your behaviour and hygiene and the effect it may have on others. If you or any other member of your party is abusive, disruptive or behaves in a way that could cause damage or injury to others or affect their enjoyment of their holiday or which could damage property, we have the right to terminate your contract with us and we will have no further liability or obligation to you.

Itineraries, free days and included excursions The itinerary, free days and included excursions for your chosen tour are summarised on the appropriate brochure page. In many cases these actually indicate the days on which certain excursions or free days will occur. If there are any known variations between the brochure and the final itinerary up to two weeks prior to the date of departure these will be notified to you before departure. In some instances, where drivers hours rules, local conditions, adverse weather or events beyond our control occur, the driver/courier may change the order or sequence of the itinerary or replace any excursion with an alternative excursion of equal value. Variations between the brochure itinerary and the final itinerary will not entitle you to compensation where such variations are a consequence of non-significant changes to your holiday.

Ground floor accommodation There is usually a limited number of ground floor or lower floor rooms available and requests for this accommodation must be made in the “Special Requirements” section of the booking form, but this type of accommodation cannot be guaranteed.

If lifts are available at a hotel the facility will be shown on the brochure page.

Special requests If you have any special requests these must be notified at the time of booking and entered on the booking form and we will endeavour to forward these but regret that such special requests cannot be guaranteed nor shall we accept any liability for failure to provide a special request.

Supplement to Bonded Coach Holidays Trading Charter Covid-19 liability limitations We both acknowledge the ongoing COVID-19 global crisis and accept our obligations to comply with any official guidance from the government or local authorities, both in the UK and/or Europe and whilst on holiday. Please note that we will have no liability for any refunds, compensation, costs, expenses or other losses of any kind incurred by you (including, where applicable, the cost of medical treatment), in the following circumstances: • If you, or anyone in your booking party, test positive for Covid-19 and have to quarantine for a period of time, or are notified or otherwise become aware that you have, or suspect you may have, come into close contact with someone who has tested positive for Covid-19 (or where they otherwise suspect they may have Covid-19) and have to self-isolate for a period of time.

If this happens within 14 days of your departure date, you must contact us as you may no longer be able to travel. We will offer you the following options where possible and subject to availability: • Postponing your holiday to a later date. We will notify you of any impact on the price the postponement may have (please note that you may have to pay full cancellation charges on some elements of your holiday as well as any increase in cost imposed by other suppliers); • Cancelling your holiday, in which case we will impose our standard cancellation charges as at the date of cancellation by you.

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You may be able to claim these costs back from your travel insurance.

If this happens whilst you are on your holiday, please notify us without delay and we will provide such reasonable assistance as we can in the circumstances. However, we will not be responsible for covering the cost of any curtailment of your holiday, missed transport arrangements, additional accommodation required, or other associated costs incurred by you. You must ensure you have travel insurance which covers these costs for you.

• You also acknowledge that the Bonded Coach Holiday member providing your holiday including, attractions and excursion providers, will need to comply with national and/or local guidance and requirements relating to Covid-19, and have implemented certain measures as a result. This will likely include specific requirements regarding personal protective equipment, such as use of facemasks by staff (and you may be required to wear a face-mask as well), social distancing, maximum number restrictions on the use of certain facilities, designated alternative entrance and exit routes, mandatory hand sanitisation, limited entertainment options and limited food/drink availability. We do not expect these measures to have a significant impact on your enjoyment of the holiday and all measures will be taken with the purpose of securing your safety and those around you.

Wales Holidays 4, 5 & 6 Days from

£329 Pembrokeshire Coast

Pembrokeshire is known throughout the world for its awesome coastal scenery and its golden sands are backed by towering cliffs. Tenby is a town steeped in ancient history surrounded by an imposing medieval stone wall.

4, 5 & 6 Days | Tenby 4 Days (including Tours A) (Good Friday) Fri 15th April 2022 £329 5 Days (including Tours A & B) Mon 6th June 2022

£449

6 Days (including All Tours) Sun 7th August 2022

£529

NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT

First Day A lunchtime stop in Abergavenny and a lovely drive through the Brecon Beacons to Tenby.

Tours whilst at Resort A | A grand circular tour of Pembrokeshire starts as we cross the Cleddau Bridge and travel along the coast road known for its “Seventeen Hills in Sixteen Miles” through Newgale Pebble Beach and the quaint little village of Solva to St. Davids, where ample time is allowed for lunch and to view the cathedral, the largest in Wales. We continue along the Irish Sea Coast to Fishguard and then return to Tenby to complete a wonderful day.

B | We travel to Carmarthen for a lunchtime stop, where there is good shopping and Wednesday is market day. Then on to Laugharne for a short stop in this attractive village. Our return to Tenby takes in Pendine Sands and the narrow coast road past Amroth Castle, where during the last 25 years all the houses on the sea-ward side have been washed away.

C | Another day exploring Pembrokeshire as we take a beautiful morning drive along the coast through Penally and Lydstep to St Govans. We continue through Merrion, Hundleton and pass the impressive, mediaeval fortress of Pembroke Castle. Our late lunch and afternoon are spent in Saundersfoot, a fishing village at the foot of a picturesque, wooded valley.

Last Day We head towards home with a stop in Cardiff, with unique attractions and quality shopping all in walking distance.

Booking hotline: 01793 821303

Clarence House Hotel | www.clarencehotel-tenby.co.uk Superbly situated with stunning sea views.

BAR | LIFT Holiday Inclusions • Return coach travel • Tours as indicated • Hotel accommodation of bed, breakfast and evening meal.

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£469

West Wales & Pembrokeshire Coast 5 Days | Gwbert on Sea Mon 27th June 2022 £48 Single Supplement

£469

Includes Picton Castle, Welsh Owl Garden and National Wool Museum. Plus free use of Spa at hotel!

Great coastal scenery in this area of West Wales and we have included two fascinating guided tours. We love the Cliff Hotel & Spa and they offer all guests an hours use of the Spa each day for no additional cost. This year we have added a visit to the Welsh Owl Garden which has 25 species of owl and exotic birds plus 2 famous otters!

Monday Following a lunchtime stop in Abergavenny we enjoy a scenic journey via the Brecon Beacons to West Wales where we are met at our hotel with a Welcome Drink.

Tuesday Into Pembrokeshire National Park and we follow the scenic coast road through to a stop in St David’s, a beautiful and unique city surrounded by some of the finest coastline in Europe. We then continue on the coastal road to visit Picton Castle and Gardens where we have a guided tour. The Castle is half manor house and half medieval castle, set in 40 acres of stunning gardens. Whilst here we can also visit the Welsh Owl Garden which is on the same site.

Wednesday Following the coast road northwards today, with its picturesque villages that cling to the sides of the hills rising above the blue waters of Cardigan Bay, we make our way to Aberystwyth, nestling between three hills and two beaches.

Here we make an extended lunchtime stop.

Thursday Up the Teifi Valley to Cenarth, a conservation village huddled around spectacular waterfalls. We then continue up the valley to the National Wool Museum where we enjoy an informative guided tour and let the story of wool weave its magic in this unique working museum! On our return we make a short stop in the gorgeous small bay of Lower Fishguard.

Friday Home with a stop at The Mumbles, undoubtedly one of the finest seaside villages in the UK. The Cliff Hotel | www.cliffhotel.com A renowned 3 star hotel with great facilities and stunning views of the Pembrokeshire coast. LIFT | BAR | POOL | SAUNA GYM | STEAM ROOM | SPA | HYDRO SPA Holiday Inclusions • Return coach travel • Tours as indicated (including Picton Castle, Welsh Owl Garden and National Wool Museum) • Hotel accommodation of bed, breakfast and evening meal.

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Wales Holidays

5 Days from

5 Days from

£539

Glorious Gardens plus Snowdonia & NEW HOTEL Llandudno!

5 Days | 4* Manor Hotel Mon 13th June 2022 £80 Single Supplement

£539

Includes Plas Newydd & Bodnant Gardens.

Our magnificent hotel is set amongst rolling parkland with spectacular views of the North Wales coast. It also has full leisure facilities and an excellent restaurant. This tour shows us so much scenery that it is surprising that we also find time to visit 2 of the area’s most famous gardens.

Monday After a lunchtime stop in Llangollen, we continue to our hotel.

Tours whilst at Resort A | To Bodnant Gardens, a world-famous garden which is home to National Collections and Champion Trees. Later we make a stop in the resort of Llandudno.

B | A scenic day on the Isle of Anglesey with its stunning landscapes, unspoilt coastlines and picturesque towns and villages. Our first stop is Plas Newydd, an enchanting mansion and gardens with spectacular views of Snowdonia. Later we make a stop in Beaumaris, a beautifully positioned resort of Victorian character and then we return to Criccieth with a scenic drive over the Lleyn Peninsula.

C | We head into Snowdonia and enjoy views of Snowdon as we travel alongside the pretty River Conwy and then via Capel-Curig to Beddgelert and on to our lunch time stop in Porthmadog. We then follow the coastal road, with views of Harlech’s famous castle, to Barmouth for another stop. We return via a different route taking in Snowdonia and passing through Blaenau Ffestiniog.

Friday A very scenic drive home on a different route to the outbound journey, passing Lake Bala and stopping in Rhayader for a lunchtime break.

The Kinmel | www.thekinmel.co.uk 4 star hotel that has recently had an extensive upgrade.

BAR | FREEVIEW TV | POOL | SAUNA | STEAM ROOM Holiday Inclusions • Return coach travel • Tours as indicated (includes Plas Newydd & Bodnant Gardens) • Hotel accommodation of bed, breakfast and evening meal.

Book online: www.barnescoaches.co.uk

Scotland Holidays

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4 Days from

£469 The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo Plus a Loch Lomond Cruise 4 Days

£469 £469

Fri 5th August 2022 Fri 26th August 2022 £60 Single Supplement

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The Edinburgh Tattoo is the most spectacular show in the world, enjoyed by an international audience of 100 million on TV. But there’s no substitute for being there as you become part of it.

On the day of the Tattoo we have plenty of time to enjoy Edinburgh and on the other day in Scotland we enjoy a cruise on famous Loch Lomond!

Friday Into Scotland and our hotel in South Lanarkshire.

Saturday All day to explore Edinburgh, a great and historic city with much to see. There is also the option of visiting the Royal Yacht Britannia (entry not included). In the evening we have the highlight of the tour as we visit the Tattoo for a 1930 performance.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE APPROACH TO THE TATTOO IS A WALK OF 80 METRES ON A STEEP INCLINE. THERE ARE THEN A DOZEN STEPS TO REACH THE FIRST ROW OF THE VENUE. Sunday To Loch Lomond and a lunch time stop at Loch Lomond Shores, Scotland’s premier attraction with breathtaking views and great shopping. We then make a 1 hour journey across Lake Lomond on a Sweeney’s Cruise with great views all of the way. After free time in Luss, a picturesque conservation village on the banks of Loch Lomond, we return to our hotel.

Monday Following breakfast we return south to England and onwards home.

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Tinto Hotel | www.easy-breaks.com 3 star traditional Scottish country house hotel.

BAR | WIFI | GROUND FLOOR ROOMS AVAILABLE Holiday Inclusions • Return coach travel • Tours as indicated (including Tattoo ticket and cruise) • Hotel accommodation of bed, breakfast and evening meal (except night of the Tattoo).

Booking hotline: 01793 821303

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Scotland Holidays 5 Days from © Peter Backhouse

Stirling Scottish Adventure 5 Days | Stirling Mon 18th July 2022

£599

£140 Single Supplement Includes Highland Safari, Stirling Castle, Bo’ness and Kinneil Steam Train and Loch Cruise!

Monday We head north and over the border to our 4 star hotel in Stirling.

Tuesday We take a ride pulled by a heritage steam locomotive through the Scottish Landscape on the Bo’ness and Kinneil Railway. Stunning landscape soars pass us, from the Firth of Forth to the marvelous Ochill Hills before we whistle into the Museum of Scottish Railways for an exploration through the ages. The rest of the day is spent in Edinburgh which really does have something for everyone.

Wednesday The highlight for many as we take a glorious 2.5 hour exploration of the stunning Scottish Wilds with a kilted ranger taking us on a Highland Safari the comfort of our Land Rover. We see the beauty of the natural world in an unforgettable experience, finishing with a wee dram of whisky and traditional Scottish Shortbread at a private mountain Bothy. There will be a max of 6 pax per land rover and everyone will have their own binoculars. There is a chance you will see Red Deer, Grouse, Mountain Hares or even Golden Eagles! The afternoon is free in Stirling which you can explore from our hotel.

Thursday In the morning we experience one of the largest and grandest castles in Scotland. Stirling Castle’s walls are full of secrets such as the coronation of Mary Queen of Scots and guarding the land astride an extinct volcano, the castle overlooks the battlefields of William Wallace and Robert the Bruce’s fierce defeat of the English. Then onto Loch Katrine where we take an awe-inspiring hour-long journey on the steamship Sir Walter Scott, with over 100 years sailing to her name. We travel to and from the loch via a different route seeing great Trossachs scenery.

Friday We return home.

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£599

A sterling journey through the natural wealth of Scotland, exploring the grand volcanic Stirling Castle, a steamy ride on the Bo’ness and Kinneil railway, cruise on the lovely Loch Katrine and a spectacular Highland Safari. This really is a great, fully packed itinerary and all whilst staying at a fabulous 4-star hotel with full leisure facilities! This tour operated for the first time in 2021 with amazing feedback.

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The Stirling Highland Hotel www.stirlinghighlandhotel.co.uk 4 star hotel in a charming Victorian building providing a perfect base for exploring the city. BAR | POOL | SAUNA | STEAM ROOM | GYM | WIFI | FREEVIEW TV Holiday Inclusions • Return coach travel • Tours as indicated (Includes train ride, boat cruise, castle and safari) • Hotel accommodation of bed, breakfast and evening meal.

Book online: www.barnescoaches.co.uk

Scotland Holidays 5 Days from

£359 Spring or Autumn on the Cowal Peninsula Including Isle of Bute by ferry!

5 Days | Dunoon Mon 18th April 2022 Sun 2nd October 2022

£359 £379

£38 Single Supplement £64 Premier Room with Sea View £72 Clan Room with Sea View

Argyll Hotel | www.sgehotelgroup.com/argyll 3 star hotel with a warm, friendly atmosphere.

BAR | LIFT | WIFI Holiday Inclusions • Return coach travel • Tours as indicated • Ferry Crossings • Hotel accommodation of bed, breakfast and evening meal.

Booking hotline: 01793 821303

The Cowal Peninsula offers a tantalizing taste of the Scottish Highlands flanked by Loch Long and Loch Fyne. It is as beautiful as it is diverse, from the towering mountains of the north to the mellow scenery and sea lochs of the south. Our base is Dunoon which is the areas foremost resort built around the historic Castle Mound and famous for its large Victorian Pier.

First Day To Glasgow and we cross the Firth of Clyde by ferry to Dunoon.

Tours whilst at Resort A | Dramatic mountain, loch and coastal scenery as we travel to Oban via Lochgilphead. Oban is a seaside town with views of distant isles. We return on a different route passing through the Pass of Brander.

B | Into the Scottish Highlands and the towering mountains of Glen Coe, carved out centuries ago by icy glaciers and volcanic explosions. Great scenery all day and we make photo stops plus stops at the Glen Coe Visitor Centre and also the Meeting of the Three Waters, where three rivers meet in a dramatic waterfall location.

C | We cross the Kyles of Bute by ferry and enjoy a circular tour of the Isle of Bute passing through Ardscalpie Bay, Kingarth and Ascog before we make a short lunchtime stop in the Island’s capital of Rothesay. Later we return to the mainland and the remainder of the day is free to enjoy Dunoon after we have stopped at a view point on the A803.

Last Day We catch the morning ferry and return home.

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Scotland Holidays 5 Days from

£529 Scottish Sensations Inc. Kelpies Experience, Falkirk Wheel and Royal Yacht Britannia!

5 Days Fri 3rd June 2022 £100 Single Supplement

NEW ITINERARY + EXTRA VISIT!

£529

Absorb the contrasting scenery and natural beauty of Perthshire whilst staying at one of Scotland’s most iconic and well-loved hotels.

Rise into the air on the unique Falkirk Wheel boat lift, marvel at the extraordinary, monumental Kelpies, visit the world-famous Royal Yacht Britannia and as an added attraction this year we also visit Pollok House, a grand country house where we have a private tour and a Cream Tea. This really is an action-packed tour based at a superb 4 star hotel and is always a huge success.

Doubletree by Hilton Westerwood Hotel www.thewesterwoodhotel.co.uk | 01236 457171 A renowned 3 star country house hotel overlooking the scenic gardens and private lake. LIFT | BAR | SATELLITE TV | POOL SAUNA | JACUZZI | STEAM ROOM | GYM Holiday Inclusions • Return coach travel • Tours as indicated (Includes Kelpies, Falkirk Wheel, Pollok House & Royal Yacht Britannia) • Hotel accommodation of bed, breakfast and evening meal.

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Friday North to our hotel in Cumbernauld.

Saturday We first make our way to the unique sight of The Kelpies, the world’s largest, equine sculptures which are monumental tributes to the horsepower heritage vital to the early industries of central Scotland. During our time here we have a 30-minute guided tour. In the afternoon we experience the Falkirk Wheel, one of Scotland’s top tourist attractions. The world’s first rotating boat lift is an engineering marvel which connects the Forth and Clyde Canal with the Union Canal.

Sunday To Pollok House, a grand country house in the heart of Glasgow with an impressive collection of Spanish art. We have a private tour and afterwards are treated to a Cream Tea. Later we cross the famous Erskine Bridge and visit Loch Lomond where we make a stop at the Loch Lomond Shores Centre, with shops, eating options and walks on the banks of the loch.

Monday To Edinburgh for a visit to the Royal Yacht Britannia to follow in the footsteps of Winston Churchill, Nelson Mandela plus many more including the Queen! The remainder of the day is free to explore Edinburgh.

Tuesday We return home.

Book online: www.barnescoaches.co.uk

Scotland Holidays

7 Days from

£819 Spellbinding Highland Tales 7 Days Sat 25th June 2022

NEW ITINERARY

£819

£150 Single Supplement Saturday We head north to Carlisle and spend the night at the 4 star Carlisle Station Hotel by Best Western.

Sunday Great scenery as we head over the Forth Estuary and make a lunch time stop in Pitlochry. Then into the Highlands proper as we travel through the Cairngorms to our base for the next 4 nights in Grantown on Spey.

Monday A relaxing start as we enjoy Birdwatching and Wildlife from our hotel. The hotel is surrounded by ancient woodland which offer a unique habitat for a wide variety of wildlife.

Keep your eyes peeled for Golden Eagles, White-tailed Eagles, Red Squirrels, Crested Tits and much more! Later to nearby Balmenach Distillery for a gin tour as we learn the craft behind the famous Caorunn Gin. There is a tasting before we return to our hotel.

Tuesday We have a local guide on board for the day as we explore the northern part of the Highlands including a visit to Dunrobin Castle. Dunrobin is the most northerly of Scotland’s great houses and the largest in the northern Highlands. It has a stunning French design and fairy-tale spires were added by Sir Charles Berry who also designed the Houses of Parliament. We get time to explore the castle and gardens. During the day we have a lunch and also a Cream Tea. Wednesday We enjoy a 1 hour Working Sheepdog demonstration among beautiful Scottish scenery as the amazing sheepdogs do their work. Later to Brodie Castle for a guided tour of this 16th century home to the Brodie family.

There are also 71 hectares of beautifully landscaped gardens.

Thursday We return down the west side of Scotland taking in Ben Nevis, Glencoe and Loch Lomond to our overnight hotel in Carlisle.

FridayWe return to England and home.

Grant Arms Hotel | www.grantarmshotel.com 4 star hotel not far from the Spey River in the heart of the Cairngorm National Park.

FREEVIEW TV | BAR | LIFT Holiday Inclusions • Return coach travel • Tours as indicated (including Dunrobin. Brodie, Sheepdog demonstration, local guide for day with lunch and cream tea, ½ day wildlife tour & distillery visit) • Hotel accommodation of bed, breakfast and evening meal.

Booking hotline: 01793 821303

Includes 2 castles, Distillery and Gin Tour, Sheepdog Demonstration, Birdwatching and Local guided tour with Light Lunch and Cream Tea So many experiences on this revamped tour; Grab your sense of adventure and join a wildlife experience tour in the Cairngorms National Park. Marvel at Dunrobin Castle, a true jewel in the Scottish Highlands Crown, built in the style of a French Chateau.

Discover Balmenach Distillery, as acclaimed as it is old. Unique access to Brodie Castle where we learn over 400 years of history.

Finally, see some masterfully directed sheepdogs at work, commanding their herd in lush green countryside. All of this is brought to life from the newly 4-star rated and AA Rosette awarded Grant Arms Hotel, whose former famous visitors include Queen Victoria. We travel from our overnight hotel to/ from our resort on different routes so you get to see as much Scottish scenery as possible.

Lyndir Hall Hotel | www.bestwestern.co.uk 19th century country house hotel with full leisure facilities.

BAR | LIFT | INDOOR POOL | SAUNA | GYM | WIFI Holiday Inclusions • Return coach travel • Tours as indicated • Hotel accommodation of bed, breakfast and evening meal.

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Scotland Holidays 7 Days from

£799

Jacobite Steam Train and Loch Ness Cruise 7 Days | Fort William Sun 22nd May 2022 Sun 21st August 2022 £94 Single Supplement

£799 £849

Spectacular Highland scenery awaits on one of the world’s most famous rail journeys and also along the most infamous of lochs. We pass through The Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park on our way to Fort William, and return through the Cairngorms National Park, so even our travelling days are full of scenery and interest.

Sunday We head north to our overnight hotel in Gretna Green and we arrive in time for you to have a look around the famous sights in this historic town. Our hotel is the 3 star Gretna Hall Hotel.

Monday We pass Glasgow and make a stop at the Loch Lomond Shores, with shops, eating options and walks on the banks of the loch. Great views all the way from here as we travel along the banks of Loch Lomond and then through wonderful Highland scenery, including Ben Nevis, to our base for 4 nights, Fort William.

Tuesday We board the Jacobite Steam Train for a 4 hour return journey on what is regarded as one of the World’s greatest rail journeys to Mallaig and back. This was the route used by the Hogwarts Express and there are views of the mighty Ben Nevis, Loch Morar and we travel over the famous 21-arch Glenfinnan Viaduct. A truly magical experience and we have free time in Mallaig before our return.

Wednesday To Fort Augustus, a lovely town where the Caledonian Canal meets Loch Ness. Following free time we board our boat for a wonderfully relaxing cruise on Loch Ness with stunning views of Urquhart Castle and possibly Nessie!

Thursday Into the northern Cairngorms and we make a stop in Aviemore. We return in time for you to spend time in Fort William.

Friday More Highland scenery as we head south via the southern part of the Cairngorms National Park. We make a short lunchtime stop in Pitlochry with its clear sparkling air, beautiful scenery and rich clan history. Our overnight hotel is the Mercure Preston Samlesbury Hotel in May and the Gretna Hall Hotel in August.

Saturday We return home.

Alexandra Hotel | www.strathmorehotels-thealexandra.com Providing traditional Scottish Hospitality this 3 star hotel has a great location with everything nearby and full use of the leisure facilities at the nearby Ben Nevis Hotel.

WIFI | BAR | POOL And at Ben Nevis Hotel: GYM | SAUNA | STEAM ROOM | JACUZZI Holiday Inclusions • Return coach travel • Tours as indicated (includes train ride and boat cruise) • Hotel accommodation of bed, breakfast and evening meal.

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Book online: www.barnescoaches.co.uk

Scotland Holidays 7 Days from

£739 Highlands & Dolphins 7 Days | Beauly Wed 1st June 2022

£739

£130 Single Supplement Includes The Great Highland Railway Journey, Moray Firth Cruise & Dunrobin Castle A wonderful Scottish Highlands tour with delightful scenery, a memorable rail journey, a famous castle and the chance to discover dolphins in the Moray Firth. We take a different route north and south through Scotland, so beautiful and different scenery seen throughout.

Wednesday We head north to our overnight hotel in Gretna Green and we arrive in time for you to have a look around the famous sights in this historic town. Our hotel is the 3 star Gretna Hall Hotel.

Thursday Past Glasgow and we make a stop at the Loch Lomond Shores, with shops, eating options and walks on the banks of the loch. Lovely landscape all the way from here as we travel through wonderful Highland scenery, including views of Ben Nevis, then along the shores of Loch Ness towards our base for 4 nights in Beauly.

Friday We enjoy a memorable 2 hour ride on one of the world’s most scenic rail journeys from Dingwall to Kyle of Lochalsh. After weaving through the Highlands we have super views of the Isle of Skye as we near Kyle of Lochalsh. Throughout, crystal clear lochs mirror the forests and mountains on this wonderful journey.

Our coach meets us at the end of the journey and we cross onto the Isle of Skye for free time in Kyleakin before enjoying another scenic journey back passing Lochs Duich and Cluanie.

Saturday We experience an unforgettable boat cruise on the Moray Firth to hopefully see the world’s most northerly population of Bottlenose Dolphins. There will also be great views and hopefully more wildlife including otters and seals. We then head north along the coast to visit Dunrobin Castle, with its fairytale spires and turrets plus great gardens.

Sunday A free day to relax and enjoy Beauly, or maybe catch the local train for the 15 minute ride into Inverness (not included).

Inverness is the Capital of the Highlands and has a thriving old town with a river setting.

Monday More Highland scenery as we head south via the Cairngorms National Park. We make a lunch time stop in Pitlochry with its clear sparkling air, beautiful scenery and rich clan history.

Our overnight hotel is in Gretna Green again.

Tuesday We return home.

Booking hotline: 01793 821303

The Priory Hotel, Beauly | www.priory-hotel.com 3 star hotel situated in the village square with true Highland hospitality. BAR | LIFT Holiday Inclusions • Return coach travel • Tours as indicated (includes train ride, boat cruise and castle) • Hotel accommodation of bed, breakfast and evening meal.

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Scotland Holidays 8 Days from

£719

The Outer Hebrides 8 Days Wed 20th April 2022 £40 Single Supplement

£719

Includes Isles of Lewis, Harris, Benbecula, North and South Uist plus Skye

A journey of discovery visiting no less than 6 of Scotland’s Western Isles! Some are linked by causeway and there are ferry rides between others amidst stunning and ever changing scenery. There is also great scenery to be seen S on the mainland as we pass through the Highlands.

We also have 2 must see visits on our full day on the mainland, The Falkirk Wheel and The Kelpies.

Wednesday We travel to Scotland and our first stop, the King Robert Hotel in Stirling.

Thursday First to the Kelpies, the world’s largest equine sculptures where we can go inside to marvel at the complexity and engineering which created these fantastic pieces of art. Later a boat ride on the Falkirk Wheel. On our 60 minute journey we “sail through the sky” as we join the Union Canal 35m above us.

Friday Great scenery all day as we travel through the Highlands, Cairngorms and Speyside and on to Inverness. Inverness boasts a host of historic buildings and we spend free time here before catching our early evening crossing from Ullapool to Stornoway on the Isle of Lewis, our base for the next 2 nights.

Saturday A wonderful guided tour around the Isle of Lewis, with a local guide. We view amazing scenery as well as traditional Blackhouses, amazingly still lived in until recently, “Scotland’s Stonehenge” at Callanish and an historic “Broch” at Carloway.

Sunday A day of island-hopping when we travel south through Lewis and Harris, with magnificent beaches and scenery throughout. We continue by ferry to the Isle of Benbecula, our base for the next 2 nights staying at the Dark Island Hotel in Liniclate.

Monday We have a local guide on board for our tour of Benbecula and South Uist with its Bonnie Prince Charlie connections.

Tuesday A long but rewarding day today as we catch the ferry from Lochmaddy to Uig on the northern tip of the Isle of Skye.

We then take a wonderful, scenic journey across Skye, through the Highlands of Scotland and on to our overnight stop back in Stirling with a late dinner.

Wednesday This Scottish odyssey ends with the journey south.

Holiday Inclusions • Return coach travel • Ferry Crossings • Tours as indicated (including Kelpies, Falkirk Wheel, two guided tours and Blackhouse) • Hotel accommodation of bed, breakfast and evening meal.

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King Robert Hotel, Stirling | www.kingroberthotel.co.uk A family run hotel on the outskirts of Stirling.

FREE WIFI | TV | GROUND FLOOR ROOMS Caladh Inn, Stornoway | www.caladhinn.co.uk Conveniently located a short walk from the town centre.

LIFT | FREE WIFI | TV Dark Island Hotel, Benbecula | www.isleshotelgroup.co.uk Surrounded by great scenery and wildlife and a short stroll from the beach.

FREEVIEW TV | FREE WIFI | LOUNGE BAR

Book online: www.barnescoaches.co.uk

Scotland Holidays 7 Days from

£659

Autumn Colours in The Outer Hebrides 7 Days

A journey of discovery visiting Scotland’s Western Isles when the autumn colours should be at their most Sat 8th October 2022 £659 prominent! Some of the Isles are linked by causeway £20 Single Supplement and there are ferry rides between others amidst stunning and ever-changing scenery. There is also Includes Isles of Lewis, Harris, Benbecula, Skye & The Uists great scenery to be seen on the mainland as we pass With local guides for 2 full days! through the Highlands.

Saturday We travel to Scotland and stop overnight at the King Robert Hotel in Stirling.

Sunday Great scenery all day as we travel through the Highlands, Cairngorms and Speyside with short stops in Pitlochry and Inverness before continuing to Ullapool to catch the early evening ferry to Stornoway on the Isle of Lewis, our base for 2 nights.

Monday A wonderful guided tour around the Isle of Lewis, with a local guide. We view amazing scenery as well as traditional Blackhouses, amazingly still lived in until recently, “Scotland’s Stonehenge” at Callanish and an historic “Broch” at Carloway.

Tuesday The early part of the morning is free to explore Stornoway, with its mix of traditional businesses like fishing, tweed and farming, or you can maybe visit the castle (not included). Then an afternoon of island hopping as we travel south through Lewis and Harris, with magnificent beaches and scenery throughout. We continue by ferry to the Isle of Berneray and then by causeways to the islands of North Uist and finally Benbecula and the Dark Island Hotel, our base for 2 nights.

Wednesday Another super full day guided tour of Benbecula and the Uists, including a visit to a museum.

Thursday A long but rewarding day today as we catch the ferry from Lochmaddy to Uig on the northern tip of the Isle of Skye. We then take a wonderful scenic journey across Skye and then through the Highlands of Scotland returning to our overnight stop back in Stirling.

Friday We return home.

Booking hotline: 01793 821303

Caladh Inn, Stornoway | www.caladhinn.co.uk Conveniently located a short walk from the town centre.

LIFT | FREE WIFI | TV Dark Island Hotel, Benbecula | www.isleshotelgroup.co.uk Surrounded by great scenery and wildlife and a short stroll from the beach.

FREEVIEW TV | FREE WIFI | LOUNGE BAR Holiday Inclusions • Return coach travel • Ferries • Tours as indicated (including 2 guided tours) • Hotel accommodation of bed, breakfast and evening meal.

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Scotland Holidays 8 Days from

£819 North Coast 500 Plus Highlands, Loch Ness Visitor Centre & Cruise, Dunrobin Castle & Attadale Gardens NEW 8 Days

Thu 1st September 2022 £148 Single Supplement

TOUR

£819

Showcasing Northern Scotland with all its beautiful beaches, historical ruins and pretty fishing villages, the North Coast 500 coastal road is a journey like no other. Scotland’s answer to Route 66 is now a designated tourist route around the Northern Highlands taking in amazing coastal scenery full of lochs on uninhabited islands. We also travel to and from the most northern part of Scotland on different routes to see as much as possible. Heading north we head through the Cairngorms National Park and on the way south we pass Ben Nevis, Glencoe and Loch Lomond. A fabulous “Bucket List” tour.

Ben Wyvis Hotel Strathpeffer www.strathmorehotels-thebenwyvis.com Situated in idyllic woodland in the Victorian Spa Town of Strathpeffer, this 3 star hotel is a grand Victorian mansion full of character and charm. BAR | WIFI Royal Hotel Ullapool | www.royalhotel-ullapool.com Located in a breath-taking location on the shores of Loch Broom offering unspoilt views of the surrounding landscape.

Plus just 5 minutes from the centre of the town. BAR Holiday Inclusions • Return coach travel • Tours as indicated (including Dunrobin, Attadale, Loch Ness Visitor Centre and Cruise) • Hotel accommodation of bed, breakfast and evening meal.

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Thursday Into Scotland and on to our overnight hotel, the 4-star Holiday Inn East Kilbride, just to the south of Glasgow.

Friday Beautiful scenery today as we pass Stirling and Perth then climb into the Highlands with views of the Cairngorm National Park. We make a stop in Pitlochry and a lunch time stop in Aviemore, a Highland base with plenty of shops and food options.

Then onto Strathpeffer and our hotel for 2 nights, the Ben Wyvis Hotel.

Saturday We stay local today and have free time in Inverness before skirting the banks of Loch Ness to the Visitor Centre. There is a multi-media presentation leading you through 7 themed areas and 500 million years of history and mystery! Then we take a cruise on the famous Loch so have your camera ready!

Sunday We start our journey on the North Coast 500 enjoying stunning scenery from the start. En route we make a stop at Dunrobin Castle, the most northerly of Scotland’s great castles and with a resemblance to a French chateau. There is time to enjoy the castle and the gardens with fantastic views over the Moray Firth.

Later on to Thurso and the Station Hotel for 1 night.

Monday We head along Scotland’s most northern coast and enjoy dramatic ocean views. We will take plenty of photo stops where the impressive white sand beaches are at their most impressive.

Our hotel for the next 2 nights is the Royal Hotel in Ullapool, a pretty fishing village.

Tuesday A final part of the North Coast 500 takes us by more dramatic scenery on our way to Attadale Gardens. The gardens were built in 1755 and its gardens include a Water Garden, Rhododendron Walk, sunken garden and a Japaneese garden.

Wednesday We return to East Kilbride, taking in the west of the country and passing Ben Nevis, Glencoe and Loch Lomond.

Thursday We return home.

Book online: www.barnescoaches.co.uk

Scotland Holidays 8 Days from

£819

© Peter Backhouse

Great Railways of Scotland - Plus a Cruise!

8 Days

Thu 14th July 2022

£819

£93 Single Supplement

Includes Mallaig to Fort William, Strathspey Railway and Bo’ness & Kinneil Railway plus a Loch Cruise

Harry Potter has helped to make riding on trains synonymous with Scottish Highland scenery. On this tour we take 3 train rides, 2 in the highlands and one near Edinburgh. But that’s not all! We also have a 90 minute loch cruise and visit some of Scotland’s beautiful scenic spots and traditional towns. Our main hotel is in Kingussie, a lovely town beside the River Spey in the midst of the beautiful Cairngorms. We travel to and from Kingussie on a circular route, so you get to see as much Scottish scenery as possible.

Thursday Into Scotland and on to our overnight hotel, the 3 star Watermill in Paisley.

Friday We travel up the west side of Scotland taking, in Loch Lomond, Glencoe & Ben Nevis before finally climbing into the Cairngorms to our hotel for 4 nights in Kingussie. We make stops on Loch Lomond and in Fort William.

Saturday A dramatic day in the footsteps of Bonnie Prince Charlie, Harry Potter and the Jacobite Rebellion! To Loch Sheil, Hogwart’s Lake in Harry Potter, for a 90 minute cruise. As part of this cruise we get to witness the famous scene in the film where the Hogwart’s Express crosses the famous Glenfinnan Viaduct. The Hogwart’s Express is in fact The Jacobite. Later we travel on that famous train line, from Mallaig to Fort William, on a diesel train experiencing the great scenery.

Sunday A well-deserved free day in our resort of Kingussie. If you wish to explore further afield there is a trainline that travels to either Inverness or Newtonmore.

Monday Along the Spey Valley to Aviemore, a year round destination with beautiful scenery. Here we catch the Strathspey Steam Railway to Broomhill, a ride that enables you to travel back in time to an era when steam whistles blew, carriage doors slammed and there was a familiar click-clack rhythm on the rails.

Later we travel further into the Highlands and visit Grantown on Spey.

Tuesday A wonderful day's drive through the Cairngorm Mountains. We travel via Tomintoul to our lunch time stop in Braemar, known as the “Royal Village” due to its proximity to Balmoral. We continue later through the Pass of Glenshee to the Station Hotel in Perth, our base for the next 2 nights.

Wednesday Across the Firth of Forth and our final train ride on the Bo’Ness & Kinneil Steam Railway. Afterwards we have free time in the city of Edinburgh.

Thursday We return home.

Booking hotline: 01793 821303

© Peter Backhouse

Duke of Gordon Hotel Kingussie www.dukeofgordonhotel.co.uk Great hospitality and food in this hotel that dates back to the 18th century and the days of the stage coach.

LIFT | BAR Holiday Inclusions • Return coach travel • Tours as indicated (including 3 train rides and 1 cruise) • Hotel accommodation of bed, breakfast and evening meal.

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Scotland Holidays 8 Days from

£999

Orkney & Shetland Minicruise 8 Days

Wed 20th July 2022

£999

£189 Single Supplement With Local Guides on both Islands and lots of included entries!

Northlink Ferries | www.northlinkferries.co.uk Cruise-like ships with well-appointed lounges and bars, shops, cinemas and comfortable cabin accommodation.

PLEASE NOTE: SOME PASSENGERS FIND IT EASIER TO BRING A SMALL BAG FOR THE 2 NIGHTS ON THE FERRY. Holiday Inclusions • Return coach travel • Tours as indicated indicated (including local guide on Orkney and Shetland, entry to Skara Brae, Stones of Stenness, Ring of Brodgar, Skail House, Orkney Fossil Centre, Jarlshof and Scalloway Castle) • 7 nights Hotel /Ship accommodation of bed, breakfast and evening meal.

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A fantastic journey right up to the Northern tip of the Highlands before boarding a minicruise to take a look at both the Orkneys and Shetland. Orkney is a group of 70 islands, the closest of which is just 6 miles off the mainland. Lerwick in Shetland is closer to Bergen in Norway than Edinburgh and there is a Scandinavian feel to the island. We also use a circular route so that differing Highland scenery is witnessed throughout. 2 nights are spent on board Northlink ships and accommodation is in twins so no bunk beds!

Wednesday To Scotland and the Watermill Hotel in Paisley.

Thursday Glorious Highland scenery and Lochs as we travel north, with stops in Pitlochry and Inverness to Thurso on the North coast. This will be our base for 3 nights and our accommodation here will either be the St Clair Hotel or Station Hotel, both 3 star.

Friday A free day to explore Thurso, Scotland’s most northerly town with views dominated by Dunnet Head.

Saturday Fine scenery as we travel via Wick to visit John O’Groats.

Then views north to the Orkney Islands as we visit Dunnet Head, the most northerly point on mainland Britain.

Sunday We catch the ferry from Scrabster for the 90 minute crossing to Stromness on Orkney, passing The Old Man of Hoy. Here we have a full day tour of Orkney with a local guide. We visit Skara Brae, an amazing neolithic village that lay buried by sand for 4000 years; the stone Ring of Brodgar, the delightful chapel built

by Italian POWs and the sunken remains of battleships scuppered at Scapa Flow. In the evening we visit the fascinating Fossil Centre before moving on for an included 3 course dinner in Kirkwall.

Later we board our ship for the overnight crossing to Lerwick, the Shetlands’ capital.

Monday Following breakfast onboard we depart on a tour of Shetlands’ scenic mainland with a local guide. We visit Jarlshof Viking Village and Scalloway Castle. There is free time in Lerwick before re-boarding the ship for the overnight crossing to Aberdeen (dinner on board).

Tuesday Following breakfast on board, we dock at Aberdeen.

From here we travel through beautiful Royal Deeside, passing the Balmoral Estate before stopping in Braemar. We continue through the breathtaking scenery of Glenshee to our overnight stop at the same hotel in Paisley.

Wednesday We travel south and home.

Book online: www.barnescoaches.co.uk

Jersey Holidays 5 & 8 Days from

£419

Jersey by Sea Inc. Full Day Island Coastal Tour 5 & 8 Days | NEW 3-Star Hotel with full leisure facilities!

5 Days Wed 13th April 2022 Mon 17th October 2022

NEW HOTEL

£419 £419

Limited £40 Single Supplement, After which £112.

8 Days Sat 28th May 2022 Sat 4th June 2022

£679 £679

Sat 16th July 2022 Sat 20th August 2022

£889 £889

Limited £70 Single Supplement, After which £280.

Limited £70 Single Supplement, After which £315.

Sat 3rd September 2022

£679

Limited £70 Single Supplement, After which £280.

Jersey is an island shaped by the sea where some of the most astonishing tides in the world circle the coast and feed the land.

It is an island that's small on size, but big on personality, where country lanes open to cliff top views and the sea is never more than ten minutes away. All holidays include a Full Day Island Coastal Tour and we travel there via Poole on the Condor Ferry.

First Day We transfer you to Poole to catch the Condor to Jersey. On the island you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel.

Whilst at Resort A full day Island Coastal trip is included plus a good selection of others are available through your representative.

Last Day There will be a transfer to the Condor from the hotel and we will meet you on the mainland for the journey home.

PLEASE NOTE Due to access on and off the ferry, which is 100m walk up an incline, this holiday may not be suitable for all customers.

Booking hotline: 01793 821303

Monterey Hotel | www.morvanhotels.com 3 star hotel a short walk through Millennium Town Park to the town centre. INDOOR AND OUTDOOR POOL | LIFT | SPA SAUNA | GYM | STEAM ROOM | WIFI | FREEVIEW TV Holiday Inclusions • Return coach travel to/from ferry • Ferry Crossings • Day trip on island • Hotel accommodation of bed, breakfast and evening meal.

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Guernsey Holidays 5 & 8 Days from

£429

Guernsey by Sea Inc. Half Day Familiarisation Tour!

5 & 8 Days | NEW 3-Star Hotel with full leisure facilities!

5 Days Wed 13th April 2022 Mon 17th October 2022

£429 £429

NEW HOTEL

PLEASE NOTE Due to access on and off the ferry, which is 100m walk up an incline, this holiday may not be suitable for all customers.

NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENTS - ALL ON APPLICATION

8 Days Sat 28th May 2022 Sat 4th June 2022 Sat 16th July 2022 Sat 20th August 2022 Sat 3rd September 2022

£619 £619 £669 £669 £599

NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENTS - ALL ON APPLICATION Guernsey is a place where you can escape the ordinary and discover an island bursting with local charm and inspiring nature.

There are daily connections to Herm, Sark and Alderney if you wish to explore further. Our hotel is the 2 star Pandora. All tours include a half day familiarisation tour of the island!

First Day We transfer you to the ferry to Guernsey. On the island you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel.

Whilst at Resort A half day familiarisation tour is included plus a good selection of others are available through your representative.

Last Day There will be a transfer to the ferry from the hotel and we will meet you on the mainland for the journey home.

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Pandora Hotel | www.pandorahotel.co.uk Conveniently situated in an elevated position a 10 minute stroll from St Peter Port. BAR Holiday Inclusions • Return coach travel to/from ferry • Ferry Crossings • Half day trip on island • Hotel accommodation of bed, breakfast and evening meal.

Book online: www.barnescoaches.co.uk

Isle of Man Holidays

© Flickr Andrew Wilkinson

image requested with manx electric railway 23/9

5 Days from

£549

Trains of the Isle of Man 5 Days | Douglas Mon 9th May 2022 Fri 12th August 2022 £60 Single Supplement

£549 £549

Includes Isle of Man Steam Railway, Manx Electric Railway and Snaefell Mountain Railway The Isle of Man is shrouded by mystery, a sea-bound kingdom with its own captivating story to tell. It has a rich history that echoes through the ages and we explore it from top to bottom on its heritage trains and trams. This popular tour is a wonderful way to discover the island’s countryside, coast and attractions whilst travelling on its fabulous heritage railways. We stay in the island’s most popular resort, Douglas and the superb 3 star Rutland Hotel.

First Day We make our way north to Heysham and the three and a half hour ferry crossing to the Isle of Man. Days whilst at Resort A | We catch the unique Manx Electric Railway from Douglas to Laxey. The line still operates with the majority of its original Victorian and Edwardian rolling stock. In Laxey we transfer to the Snaefell Mountain Railway for a ride to the summit. The ride takes about 30 minutes and offers amazing views of Laxey Glens and the surrounding countryside. We return via the Mountain Railway and the Electric Railway and have the rest of the day free to explore Douglas.

B | We enjoy an hour-long, single journey you will never forget on the Isle of Man Victorian Steam Railway, described as “perfectly frozen in time”, from Douglas to Port Erin with its crystal clear waters and beautiful setting and we spend some time there. We then view the Calf of Man (look out for the seals!) before visiting Castletown which was the island’s former capital with its narrow streets, quaint houses and a mediaeval castle.

C | To Ramsey, a bustling town with a busy shopping street, harbour and beach. Then to Peel, an olde worlde fishing port noted for its kippers. Lovely scenery all day.

Last Day We return to the mainland and the journey home.

Booking hotline: 01793 821303

Rutland Hotel | www.sleepwellhotels.com 3 star hotel located on the seafront of Douglas with modern facilities and a quiet position.

LIFT | BAR | SATELLITE TV | FREE WIFI Holiday Inclusions • Return coach travel • Ferry Crossings • Tours as indicated (including 3 train rides) • Hotel accommodation of bed, breakfast and evening meal.

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Isle of Man Holidays 6 Days from

£619

Classic Isle of Man 6 Days | Douglas Tue 5th July 2022

£619

£75 Single Supplement

The Isle of Man is shrouded by mystery, a sea-bound kingdom with its own captivating story to tell and a rich history that echoes through the ages. On this tour we explore a large part of this secret in the Irish Sea, with an amazing range of scenery including an abundance of rivers and streams, reservoirs and hidden glens.

Our base is the island’s most popular resort, Douglas and the superb 3 star Rutland Hotel.

Tuesday We make our way north to Heysham and the three and a half hour ferry crossing to the Isle of Man. Tours whilst at Resort A | To Laxey, home of the largest water wheel in the country and where there is the opportunity to take the Snaefell Mountain Railway (not included) with magnificent views of the island.

B | To Ramsey, a bustling town with a busy shopping street, harbour and a beach. Then to Peel, an olde worlde fishing port noted for its kippers. Lovely scenery all day.

C | South Island tour visiting Castletown, the island’s former capital with its narrow streets, quaint houses and mediaeval castle.

Onward to view the Calf of Man (look out for the seals!) and a visit to Port Erin with its crystal-clear waters and beautiful setting.

D | A free day to explore Douglas.

Sunday We return to the mainland and the journey home.

Rutland Hotel | www.sleepwellhotels.com 3 star hotel located on the seafront of Douglas with modern facilities and a quiet location.

LIFT | BAR | SATELLITE TV | FREE WIFI Holiday Inclusions • Return coach travel • Tours as indicated • Ferry Crossings • Hotel accommodation of bed, breakfast and evening meal.

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Book online: www.barnescoaches.co.uk

Ireland Holidays 7 Days from

£799

Ireland’s Heritage, Magical Mayo & Wild West Country 7 Days Sat 21st May 2022

£799

£160 Single Supplement Includes 2 rarely available VIP Visits to Kylemore Abbey and Westport House, Local Guide for Achill Island, Knock Shrine and many more extras!

With breathtaking landscapes, interesting history and a bustling culture, discover the best Ireland has to offer with a unique selection of attractions including the country’s most romantic castle, a fascinating pilgrimage site and one of Ireland’s most beautiful historic homes. Discover one of the most beautiful and unspoilt corners of Ireland, renowned as much for its Gaelic heritage and hospitality as for the allure of its stunning scenery.

This year the itinerary includes the opportunity to spend time in Dublin.

Saturday To Holyhead and our crossing to Dublin. We spend the first night at the 3 star Aspect Hotel Park West in Dublin.

Sunday We continue through central Ireland, with a lunchtime stop in Athlone on the banks of the River Shannon and then on to the 4 star Ellison Hotel in Castlebar (formerly the Harlequin Hotel) our base for 4 nights, where we are met with tea, coffee and biscuits.

Monday To the Knock Shrine and Museum to discover this historic venue and major pilgrimage site. We will be met by our experienced and friendly local guide and accompanied through the Shrine complex while the guide narrates the story of Knock in fascinating detail. Learn about the story of the apparition of 1879 with an approx. 30-minute guided tour of the beautifully landscaped Knock Shrine grounds. Follow this with a self-guided visit of the museum where you can share in the experiences of the millions of pilgrims that have visited here through the years. Later we experience a bygone way of life at the Country Life Museum in Turlough Park.

Tuesday Along the Wild Atlantic Way to Connemara National Park, which has long been regarded as the real Emerald of Ireland with its stunning vistas of scenic mountains, valleys, lakes and spectacular coastline. We have an exclusive tour at the iconic Kylemore Abbey, home to the Benedictine nuns and one of the most beautiful places in Ireland. Surrounded by acres of woodland and lakes, the impressive Kylemore Castle sits at the base of a mountain.

Booking hotline: 01793 821303

We enjoy a VIP 30 minute head gardener tour followed by a 20 minute guided tour of the house after which guests can enjoy an included light lunch comprising soup and sandwiches followed by tea or coffee. On the scenic drive back through Connemara, we take in Killary Harbour, situated on the southern shore of Ireland’s only Fjord on the Wild Altantic Way, with unrivalled views of the spectacular bay and across to the northern shore and the Mayo mountains.

Wednesday We have a local guide onboard all day for a tour of Achill Island, Ireland’s largest island! Experience some of the most spectacular scenery on the west coast of Ireland. Once on the Island, enjoy the spectacular, 23 mile Atlantic Drive that takes you on a journey of scenic splendour. Later, we visit charming Westport, Mayo’s most magnificent heritage town and at Westport House we have an exclusive VIP visit. We are greeted by the owner of the house before relaxing and enjoying a cream tea served in the restored, original kitchens of the house. This is followed by a 30 to 45 minute ‘out of hours’ private, guided tour of the house led by one of Westport’s knowledgeable guides.

Later, take a stroll in the wonderful gardens, absorbing the magnificent views overlooking Clew Bay and the Atlantic Ocean.

Thursday To Dublin for free time in this wonderful city before we return to the Aspect Hotel for our final night in Ireland.

Friday Morning ferry to Holyhead and we return home.

Ellison Hotel, Castlebar | www.harlequinhotel-castlebar.com 4 star hotel situated in Castlebar town centre with great style and comfort. BAR | LIFT | SATELLITE TV Holiday Inclusions • Return coach travel • Tours as indicated indicated (including Knock Shrine, Kylemore Abbey, Westport House and guided tour) • Ferry Crossings • Hotel accommodation of bed, breakfast and evening meal.

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Ireland Holidays 7 Days from

£749

Delightful Dingle Bay,The Ring of Kerry & Dublin Includes Dolphin Cruise!

7 Days Sun 29th May 2022

£749

NEW

ITINERARY

£125 Single Supplement This tour boasts great days out with an exciting boat cruise and dolphin-watching experience around Dingle Bay plus some of the best scenery Ireland has to offer! Our base is the busy market town of Castleisland, famed for the width of its High Street. This year we have extended the tour by a day and we have our final evening of the tour in North Wales which allows a relaxing final day of the holiday as we make a scenic drive through Wales.

River Island Hotel, Castleisland | www.riverislandhotel.com 3 star hotel centrally located in this vibrant market town.

LIFT | BAR | SATELLITE TV Holiday Inclusions • Return coach travel • Tours as indicated (including boat ride) • Ferry Crossings • Hotel accommodation of bed, breakfast and evening meal.

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Sunday To Pembrokeshire for our ferry crossing to Rosslare and on to Waterford. Our hotel is the superb 3 star Dooley’s.

Monday We cross Ireland and make an extended lunchtime stop in the town of Killarney, a vibrant little town surrounded by incredibly beautiful countryside. We then move on to Castleisland, our base for 3 nights.

Tuesday A full day on the Dingle. Enjoy a scenic tour of this precious Irish landscape with ancient beehive huts surrounded by an intricate coastline - a region that has captivated poets, writers and film-makers for generations. In the afternoon we have a scenic boat tour and a dolphin-watching excursion in Dingle Bay. Lyndir Hall Hotel | www.bestwestern.co.uk Wednesday A free day to explore Castleisland.

19th century country house facilities.

Thursday A fabulous circular tourhotel of thewith Ringfull ofleisure Kerry. Formed BAR | INDOOR POOL | SAUNApeninsula | GYM | WIFI during the| LIFT last ice age, this picturesque offers traditional villages, lush countryside and ocean views.

Friday A relaxing journey to Dublin for our afternoon crossing to Holyhead and on to our overnight hotel in North Wales.

Saturday We drive through Wales enjoying the scenery and making suitable stops before our return home.

Book online: www.barnescoaches.co.uk

© Flickr Theo Crazzolara

Ireland Holidays 8 Days from

£879

Grand Tour of Ireland 8 Days Sat 3rd September 2022 £149 Single Supplement

£879

Includes Waterford Crystal, Mount Congreve Gardens, Galway, Cliffs of Moher, Foynes Flying NEW ITINERARY Boat Museum & The Burren Visitors Centre and Smokehouse for a Masterclass!

Unwind and enjoy the endless, beautiful scenery and excellent hospitality of our neighbours across the sea in the Republic of Ireland, a land full of charm, contrasting beauty and natural scenic wonder. We stay in 2 different areas and use 2 different ferry routes and there are lots of included entries to make this an unforgettable round trip. This year we have extended the tour by a day and we have our final evening of the tour in North Wales which allows a relaxing final day of the holiday as we make a scenic drive through Wales.

Dooleys Hotel, Waterford | www.dooleys-hotel.ie 3 star hotel overlooking the waterfront.

SATELLITE TV | BAR Falls Hotel, Ennistymon | www.fallshotel.ie 3 star hotel nestled in a wooded vale beside tumbling waters of the River Inagh.

BAR | SATELLITE TV | POOL | JACUZZI | STEAM ROOM | GYM Holiday Inclusions • Return coach travel • Ferry Crossings • Tours as indicated (including Waterford Crystal, Mount Congreve Gardens, Burren Visitor Centre plus Smokehouse and lunch, Foynes Flying Boat Museum and Cliffs of Moher) • Hotel accommodation of bed, breakfast and evening meal.

Booking hotline: 01793 821303

Saturday To Pembrokeshire for our ferry crossing to Rosslare and on to Waterford. Our hotel is the superb 3 star Dooley’s for the next 3 nights and we are met with a welcome drink.

Sunday Free day to explore wonderful Waterford, with its exciting medieval flavour and we have included a tour of the Waterford Crystal Factory (walking distance from the hotel). You could also catch one of the regular local buses to the nearby resort of Tramore.

Monday We make a stop in Dungarvan, a beautiful coastal town with a pretty harbour and the majestic Comeragh Mountains in the background. Later we visit Mount Congreve Gardens which have 70 acres of intensively planted woodland gardens and a four acre walled garden. The entire collection consists of over 3000 different trees and shrubs, 2000 Rhododendrons, 600 Camelias, 300 Acers and much more!

Tuesday We cross to the West Coast of Ireland and visit the fantastic Foynes Flying Boat & Maritime Museum, which recalls the nostalgic era when Foynes became the centre of the aviation world between 1937 and 1945. The museum also has its own restaurant (not included). Then on to our hotel for the next 3 nights, the 3 star Falls Hotel in Ennistymon where, on the first night, we have a free drink with dinner.

Wednesday We call at the Burren Visitor’s Centre for an introduction to the Burren, a large limestone cap with lunar landscapes, stretching for miles, which is an anomaly in the Irish landscape and home to all manner of flora and fauna. We then embark on a tour of the Burren which includes a lunchtime stop at Burren Smokehouse where we are given a masterclass in how salmon is smoked and also how it tastes! We also have included a soup and sandwich lunch. Later we visit the renowned Cliffs of Moher and stand in awe at the sheer might of the Atlantic Ocean, which over hundreds of years has carved the 230 metre high cliffs which are some of the highest in Europe.

Thursday To Galway City. It has a splendid mediaeval past and today is a thriving city with beautiful beaches, a long winding promenade and a cosmopolitan city centre.

Friday A relaxing journey to Dublin for our afternoon crossing to Holyhead and on to our overnight hotel in North Wales.

Saturday We drive through Wales enjoying the scenery and making suitable stops before our return home.

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Ireland Holidays

5 Days from

£499 5 Days from

£549

River & Rail in Ireland 5 Days | Bray Sun 17th July 2022

£549

£74 Single Supplement This short break to the East Coast of Ireland is filled with treats including a guided rail tour, a scenic river cruise plus more! We also include a visit to Kilkenny, where the modern and the medieval fuse.

Sunday We take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin and on to the resort of Bray where we are met with tea and biscuits.

Monday We make our way to Kilkenny. As Ireland’s Medieval Capital, it has a mixture of rich cultural heritage, beautiful street-scapes and great shopping to offer.

Tuesday We begin today with a journey on Ireland’s oldest railway, following the coast from Bray, through Dublin to Malahide. We are accompanied by a local tour guide and enjoy a panorama of city, coast and countryside. Upon arrival at the seaside resort of Malahide we are served tea and scones. Following free time in Malahide we return to Bray on a scenic journey via Howth.

Wednesday To Dublin for a 1-hour river cruise that glides under Dublin’s historic bridges whilst we gaze at iconic buildings from a unique vantage point and our expert guide describes the highlights of Irish history. In the afternoon we are free to enjoy Dublin. Maybe visit the home of a monumental Irish success story, The Guinness Storehouse which is a 7-storey visitor experience dedicated to Ireland’s world-famous stout and has itself become Ireland’s most popular visitor attraction with over a million visitors a year (entry not included). Our evening meal is accompanied by a free glass of wine.

Thursday Time for the morning ferry from Dublin back to Holyhead. Breakfast will be served on board and then the journey home.

Royal Hotel, Bray | www.royalhotel.ie 3 star hotel with leisure facilities.

BAR | SATELLITE TV | GYM | POOL | SPA | SAUNA | STEAM ROOM Holiday Inclusions • Return coach travel • Tours as indicated (Includes guided train ride and boat trip) • Ferry Crossings • Hotel accommodation of bed, breakfast (except on last morning when included on boat) and evening meal.

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St Patrick’s Day in Ireland

5 Days | Enniscorthy Mon 14th March 2022 £80 Single Supplement

NEW 4* HOTEL

£499

Includes Kilkenny, the Wicklow Mountains and Waterford including 2 entries!

We see many different aspects of Ireland from our base at the newly refurbished 4-star Portlaoise Heritage Hotel. We are away for St Patrick’s Day and so we get to experience how this day is celebrated in Ireland. In the evening, at the hotel, we have a themed, Irish Dinner and entertainment. We also have an Irish Coffee demonstration on one evening.

Monday We take the ferry from Fishguard to Rosslare and the short drive to our hotel in Enniscorthy.

Tuesday To Waterford which is said to be the oldest town in Ireland where we see 1000 years of history in 1000 steps!

Enjoy the historic streets and local atmosphere of this harbour town and then in the afternoon we have guided tours of both the Medieval Museum and Bishop’s Palace by costumed actors. The Medieval Museum is in a stunning modern building and the Bishop’s Palace is an authentic 18th century Georgian Grand residence.

Wednesday All day in Kilkenny, Ireland’s Medieval Capital. It has a mixture of rich cultural heritage, beautiful street-scapes and great shopping to offer.

Thursday We head into the Wicklow Mountains National Park, known as the Garden of Ireland, and visit Glendalough.

For thousands of years people have been drawn here for its spectacular scenery, rich history and abundant wildlife. We return by a different route to complete a circular tour and we have free time in the afternoon to explore Enniscorthy before our Irish Themed Dinner and Entertainment to celebrate St Patricks Day. Friday We have a take-away breakfast from the hotel and catch the morning ferry back to Wales. The holiday isn’t over as we make a lunch time stop in Carmarthen.

Riverside Park Hotel and Leisure Club www.riversideparkhotel.com 4 star hotel nestled on the banks of the River Slaney in the picturesque town of Enniscorthy.

BAR | FREEVIEW TV | LIFT | POOL | SAUNA | JACUZZI Holiday Inclusions • Return coach travel • Tours as indicated • Ferry Crossings • Hotel accommodation of bed, breakfast and evening meal.

Book online: www.barnescoaches.co.uk

Ireland Holidays 7 Days from

£749 Causeway Coaster - Republic of Ireland and Northern Irelands’ Northern Highlights 7 Days Sat 11th June 2022

£749

£100 Single Supplement

NEW Includes Giants Causeway, Guided tour of Malin ITINERARY Head, Walking Tour of Derry/Londonderry, Ulster American Folk Park, Coastal Train Ride, Guided tour of Belfast and Titanic Belfast!

A fine tour exploring the north of Ireland combining the beautiful scenery of the Inishowen Peninsula, the Walled City of Derry and a classic coastal rail journey to the Giants Causeway. Plus we get the best out of Belfast with a 2 hour city tour and entry to the Titanic Museum. Our main stay is in Buncrana, a town on the shores of Lough Swilly with a rich culture and history .

Saturday To Holyhead for the crossing to Dublin and an overnight at the 3 star Royal Hotel in the seaside resort of Bray.

Sunday Into the beautiful local countryside, through The Boyne Valley and on to visit the award-winning Ulster American Folk Park. One of Northern Ireland’s major museums, it brings to life the powerful story of mass emigration as millions of people sailed to America in search of a ‘better life’. Then on to Buncrana for a 3 night stay at the Inishowen Gateway Hotel.

Monday We enjoy a tour of the Inishowen Peninsula with a local guide onboard. The region is a protected national park, with wonderful ocean views and rare species of flora and fauna. First, we go to Ireland’s northernmost point, Malin Head and then to Derry/Londonderry on the banks of the River Foyle, the only completely walled city in Ireland and enjoying a resurgence following its 2013 crowning as UK City of Culture. We have a walking tour that takes in the walls and the peace bridge.

Tuesday A free day to explore Buncrana.

Wednesday Michael Palin described the train trip from Derry to Coleraine as “…one of the most beautiful rail journeys in the Inishowen Gateway Hotel, Buncrana world” and we take this delightful train that winds its way past www.inishowengateway.com pretty beaches, taking in historic landmarks along the way. Then 3 star hotel located in an area of outstanding natural beauty to the UNESCO World-Heritage listed Giants Causeway, a series with stunning views. of volcanic stone columns created by the force of nature and BAR | POOL | SAUNA | STEAM ROOM | JACUZZI surrounded by more stunning coastal scenery. Then to our 4-star hotel for 1 night, the Stormont Hotel in Belfast, just opposite Holiday Inclusions Stormont Castle.

• Return coach travel Thursday We enjoy a 2.5 hour guided tour of this fascinating city • Tours as indicated (Includes Ulster American Folk Park, Local by coach. Following free time for lunch we visit Titanic Belfast.

Guide in Derry and Belfast, Train Ride, Giant’s Causeway & This is one of the world’s leading attractions and we can explore Titanic Belfast) the shipyard, walk the decks and travel to the depths of the ocean • Ferry Crossings to uncover the true legend of Titanic. Afterwards, we continue to • Hotel accommodation of bed, breakfast and evening meal.

Bray and an overnight at the same hotel as on the first evening.

Friday Our ferry is at 0800 from Dublin to Holyhead, so breakfast PLEASE NOTE: ONLY 1 NIGHT IS SPENT IN NORTHERN IRELAND is included on the ferry.

SO EUROS ARE NEEDED FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE TIME.

Booking hotline: 01793 821303

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France Holidays

4 Days from

£499

Paris Floating Hotel 5 Days Adults from

£449

Disneyland Paris

4 Days | 4 Star Full Board River Cruise Sat 19th March 2022

£499

£141 Single Supplement £89 per person Upper Deck Cabin Guarantee

4 Days | Staying at Disney’s Hotel Santa Fe plus 2 Days in Park!

4 star Full Board River Cruise on the Seine in central Paris with nightly entertainment plus 2 Guided Tours of Paris with a local guide

Wed 17th August 2022 Adults Children (Under 12)

Enjoy wonderful cuisine and spectacular cabaret entertainment whilst also experiencing the sights and attractions this great city has to offer! Your accommodation is on the 4 star MS Botticelli which is a spacious and light vessel with a welcoming and refined ambience and we are on a Full Board basis.

from £449* from £289*

Please see price breakdown below.

Saturday To France by ferry and on to Paris where we board our floating hotel and enjoy a Captain’s Welcome Cocktail Reception before dinner and nightly entertainment.

Days on Board The exact timings are dependent on tides, but we will enjoy cruising through Paris by day and by night. We will also enjoy Description Price a guided tour of Paris by coach with a local guide and a visit 4 Adults per room £449* per person by coach to Montmartre, a famous area of Paris built on one 3 Adults per room £489* per person of the highest areas of the city, also with a local guide. There is 2 Adults per room £589* per person also free time on both days to enjoy Paris at your own pace, or 1 Adult per room £829* per person just enjoy being on this fabulous boat. There is entertainment Children under 12 (sharing with an adult) £289* per person every night and on one evening a Gala Evening with 4 course meal.

The conditions below apply* Tuesday We return home by ferry following a final drive and • All rooms can hold up to 4 passengers and have free time in Paris.

2 x Double Bed. • Children aged 12 and over are classed as an adult.

• How many adults there are per room dictates the price per adult.

• Children in their own rooms pay adult prices.

Wednesday We travel via Eurotunnel to Calais and then on to our hotel at Disneyland.

Thursday & Friday All day to explore the Disney Parks.

Saturday We return home via a sightseeing drive through Paris.

Add on Extras: Include X3 Breakfast at hotel

Include X3 Breakfast and X3 Dinner at hotel

£40.50 Children £58.50 Adults £75 Children £109.50 Adults

Disney’s Hotel Santa Fe Spectacular New Mexico land.

BAR | SATELLITE TV Holiday Inclusions • Return coach travel • Tours as indicated (Including 2-day Disneyland Pass) • Channel Crossings • Hotel accommodation

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MS Botticelli | www.croisieurope.co.uk/ships/ms-botticelli Renovated in 2016 and provides a chic and stylish way to see Paris. It is a 4 star boat with restaurant and a lounge bar with dance floor. All cabins have panoramic views, satellite TV, WIFI and en-suite bathroom.

Holiday Inclusions • Return coach travel • Tours as indicated (including all tours by coach and floating hotel) • Channel Crossings • Hotel accommodation of bed, breakfast, lunch and evening meal.

Book online: www.barnescoaches.co.uk

France Holidays 5 Days from

£659 Châteaux and Gardens of Paris 5 Days

Thu 5th May 2022

£659

Includes Versailles, Monet’s Garden, Seine Cruise & Vaux Le Vicomte by candlelight followed by fireworks

£133 Single Supplement

Thursday By Eurotunnel to Calais and we head south to our hotel in Saclay after a lunch time stop in the seaside town of Boulogne.

Friday We have a guided tour of the Palace and Gardens of Versailles, considered to be one of the most magnificent achievements of the 18th century. Highlights are the aweinspiring Hall of Mirrors and the astonishingly beautiful palatial grounds. Then into central Paris for a 1 hour cruise on the River Seine followed by free time to explore.

Saturday Relax in the hotel this morning or take a short walk into the village before we enjoy lunch at our hotel. We then visit the quaint, medieval market town of Dourdan where we can witness firsthand its architectural heritage and rich past as a royal town. Then to Vaux le Vicomte, where we spend the evening exploring this magical estate by the flickering of more than 2000 candles. There is a restaurant on site (not included) and the night concludes at 2300 with a gold and silver firework display.

Sunday To Monet’s country retreat in Giverny and we visit the impressionist’s charming pink house and iconic gardens where we can admire the Japanese bridge and famous waterlily pond.

We then spend time in nearby Vernon, with over 200 halftimbered houses, cobbled paths, mill and castle.

Monday We return to Calais via a short stop in Rouen, a medieval city with cobbled streets and a famous cathedral on the banks of the Seine.

Booking hotline: 01793 821303

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Parisian perfection as we enjoy a packed itinerary including chic châteaux, glorious gardens and a relaxing cruise through the centre of this great city. We have a guide to show us the best of Versailles and we are treated to a fantastic evening as we visit Vaux le Vicomte. The magical estate is lit by over 2000 candles and the night ends with a gold and silver firework display.

Novotel Saclay | www.accorhotels.com 4 star hotel on the outskirts of Paris in a quiet location.

BAR | SATELLITE TV | LIFT | WIFI | OUTDOOR POOL | GYM Holiday Inclusions • Return coach travel • Tours as indicated (Includes Versailles, cruise, Vaux le Vicomte and Monet’s Garden) • Channel Crossings • Hotel accommodation of bed, breakfast and three evening meals and one lunch.

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France Holidays 5 Days from

£769 Paris Backwater Tour 5 Days

Sat 24th September 2022 £127 Single Supplement

NEW TOUR

£769

Includes 2 Days Cruising plus a free day in Paris Backwater Tours explore the wonderful parts of France that are away from what might be regarded as the regular tourist trail.

The boats are for observation only and you stay in a hotel in the evenings so everyone on the craft has good observation of the passing views and points of interest. On board the boat has been designed to deliver first and foremost the view and there is a choice of lounge style seating and rattan chairs for a great view out of the expansive windows. There is a complimentary bar throughout our time on board and on the 2 days we are cruising lunch is served on board with a focus on local food. On this Backwater Tour we cruise the Seine through Paris with all the famous sights and attractions on view along the Canal St Martin.

Due to the size of our vessel we will cruise some waterways most other river cruise operators cannot visit, and on our non-cruising day you have time to explore Paris by yourself.

Novotel Marne la Vallee Noisy le Grand 4 star hotel with outdoor swimming pool. 10 minute walk from RER linking Paris and Disney. OUTDOOR POOL | WIFI | AC | SATELLITE TV Holiday Inclusions • Return coach travel • Tours as indicated (including 2 days cruising with lunch and complimentary bar.)

• Channel Crossings • Hotel accommodation of bed, breakfast and evening meal.

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Saturday We make our way to France and our hotel on the outskirts of Paris.

Sunday Our first day of cruising departs from La Villette and we cruise the Canal St Martin to where it joins the River Seine. We pass through double chambered locks and the tunnel underneath the Place de la Bastille before reaching the junction with the Seine at Paris Arsenal. We turn briefly upstream before docking at Bercy.

Lunch is provided on board and a complimentary bar is available throughout the cruise.

Monday A free day to explore Paris and our coach will take you to the Eiffel Tower where you have all day to explore. Alternatively if you would prefer, there is an RER station near our hotel so you can catch a train to points throughout the city.

Tuesday We begin our cruise in Bercy and travel downstream through central Paris, under all the fantastic bridges and by the Eiffel Tower. At the National Park of St-Cloud we turn around and re-trace our journey with a view of the recently damaged NotreDame Cathedral before mooring again in Bercy. Again lunch is served onboard and there is a complimentary bar.

Wednesday We return home with a short stop in Arras, a small city with 2 magnificent cobbled squares surrounded by Flemish, Baroque-style houses.

Book online: www.barnescoaches.co.uk

France Holidays 5 Days from

£769 Reims National Park Backwater Tour 5 Days | Reims

Tue 30th August 2022 £116 Single Supplement

£769

Includes 2 Days Cruising plus a visit to a Champagne House!

NEW TOUR

Backwater Tours explore the wonderful parts of France that are away from what might be regarded as the regular tourist trail. The boats are for observation only, you stay in a hotel in the evenings, so everyone on the boat has good observation of the passing views and points of interest. On board, the boat has been designed to deliver first and foremost the view and there is a choice of lounge-style seating and rattan chairs for a great view out of the expansive windows. There is a complimentary bar throughout our time onboard and on the 2 days we are cruising lunch is served on board with a focus on local food. On this Backwater Tour we cruise the waterways between Reims & Épernay on-board a hybrid-electric barge. During the 2 full days of cruising we will travel 51km, negotiating 17 locks and will also pass through the 2.3km long Mont-de-Billy tunnel as we enjoy the scenery. Along the way there will be opportunities to wander the towpaths and pass through picturesque villages. On our non-cruising day we visit a Champagne House and enjoy a visit to Reims.

Tuesday We make our way via Eurotunnel to France and our hotel on the outskirts of Reims.

Wednesday Our first day of cruising and we depart from Vaudemanges on the summit canal which links the valleys of the Rivers Aisne and Marne. We cruise through 10 locks as we descend into the Marne Valley with opportunities to stroll along the towpath or relax as we quietly cruise through the countryside.

Lunch is included on board and we meet our coach at Ay-surMarne for the short ride back to the hotel.

Thursday We spend time in the famous champagne town of Épernay, famous for the Avenue de Champagne and the home of the famous brands. Later we visit Champagne Mercier for a guided tour of the cellars and a tasting. Then you have the choice of relaxing at the hotel or visiting Reims for free time to explore all the Mercure Reims Parc des Expositions 4 star hotel with outdoor swimming pool. sights including the famous Cathedral where Kings of France had OUTDOOR POOL | WIFI | AC | SATELLITE TV their coronations.

Friday We return to Vaudemanges and start our second day of Holiday Inclusions cruising, this time back to Reims passing through the 2.3km Mont • Return coach travel de Billy Tunnel which took 15 years to build. We continue through • Tours as indicated (Includes 2 days cruising, with lunch and woodland and by the villages of Beaumont and Sillery before a complimentary bar and champagne house) final set of three locks bring us back to Reims.

• Channel Crossings Saturday We return home with a short stop in Arras, a small • Hotel accommodation of bed, breakfast and evening meal, city with 2 magnificent cobbled squares surrounded by Flemish Baroque style houses. plus whilst on the cruise a lunch is provided and free bar.

Booking hotline: 01793 821303

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France Holidays 5 Days from

£689 Three Châteaux of The Loire Valley 5 Days | Amboise Mon 20th June 2022 £126 Single Supplement

NEW TOUR

£689

Includes Château Chenonceau, du Clos Lucé and Azay-Le-Rideau plus Tours and Blois.

The Loire Valley was a favourite destination for the French Royal Family and Courts and Amboise is a great base from which to explore the area. The region has a lot to offer with wonderful gardens, traditional villages and interesting towns. Our 4 star hotel is perched up high, with views across the town of Amboise.

Novotel Amboise | www.all.accor.com 4 star hotel on the outskirts of town.

BAR | SATELLITE TV | LIFT | OUTDOOR POOL | WIFI Holiday Inclusions • Return coach travel • Tours as indicated (including 2 days cruising) • Channel Crossings • Hotel accommodation of bed, breakfast and evening meal.

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Monday To Calais and we travel on to Amboise via Rouen and Le Mans.

Tours whilst at Resort A | We make a morning visit to the magnificent Château de Chenonceau, one of the most photographed in the area. There is time to wander the beautiful formal gardens, explore the interior and visit the Flower Garden. Then on to Blois, the capital of the region, situated on the banks of The Loire. The impressive Château de Blois sits right in the centre if you wish to visit (not included) or the historic centre has narrow, picturesque streets to stroll around.

B | A relaxing day in nearby Tours, situated between the Loire and the Cher Rivers. This historic city has half-timbered houses and cobbled streets. Other places of note are the bustling Place Plumerau, the Saint-Gatien cathedral and the new Olivier Debre Art Centre.

C | To the fairytale chateau at Azay-le-Rideau is in a charming location on an island and is famous for its water mirror which gives wonderful reflections of the château. Later we spend time in Amboise itself, also situated on the Loire. The city has a Renaissance feel to it buildings very similar to Italy at the start of the 16th century. We have included a visit to Château du Clos Lucé, where Leonardo da Vinci spent his last few years.

Friday We return to Calais by a different route, taking in the outskirts of Paris.

Book online: www.barnescoaches.co.uk

Netherlands Holidays

5 Days from

£729 Floriade 2022 & Amsterdam 5 Days Mon 25th April 2022 Mon 12th September 2022 £171 Single Supplement

NEW TOUR & EXTRA DATE!

£729 £729

April date includes Keukenhof Gardens!

The Floriade International Expo is only held every 10 years and the 2022 version promises to be an extraordinary experience for young and old promising “the greenest day out”. There are 40 inspiring presentations, a spectacular greenhouse complex, a vibrant arts and culture programme and a cable car that runs over the top of the Expo. We also visit Amsterdam, one of the most exciting and accessible cities in the world. Our hotel is on the outskirts of Volendam, set on a lake and famous for its colourful wooden houses and old fishing boats in its picturesque harbour. On our April date we have another highlight, there is no better bulb field than Keukenhof and we spend a day here.

Monday We make our way via Eurotunnel to The Netherlands via France and Belgium and on to our hotel near Volendam.

Tours whilst at Resort A | The highlight of the tour as we visit nearby Floriade 2022.

B | APRIL DATE | We spend the day in Keukenhof, the best day out among flowers! Over 7 million bulbs will bloom this spring with a total of 800 varieties of tulip. A unique, unforgettable experience!

SEPTEMBER DATE | We visit The Hague, one of the most extraordinary cities in Holland and home of the Dutch Royal Family. It has countless historic buildings and the most historic sites per square metre in the Netherlands. The Hague oozes culture and history! On our return we make a short stop in Hoorn, a small town near our hotel with a magical harbour and known as the Pearl of IJsselmeer Lake.

C | All day in the fabulous city of Amsterdam. There are world class museums, scenic canals, great outdoor spaces and so much more.

Friday We return home with a short stop in Bruges, a UNESCO World Heritage city that will capture your heart.

Van der Valk Hotel Volendam, Katwoude www.hotelvolendam.nl 4 star hotel situated overlooking a lake with full leisure facilities.

WIFI | LIFT | BAR | POOL | SAUNA | GYM Holiday Inclusions • Return coach travel • Channel Crossings • Tours as indicated (including Floriade 2022 for April date and Keukenhof ) • Hotel accommodation of bed, breakfast and evening meal.

Booking hotline: 01793 821303

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Switzerland Holidays 8 Days from

£999 Nestle Amongst the Glaciers 8 Days | Switzerland Sat 10th September 2022

£999

Includes Paddle Steamer Cruise, Cable Car to Glacier 3000, visit to a cheese producer and the Nestle factory!

£63 Single Supplement Indulge in an authentic Swiss tour that takes in all of the things that this fabulous country is famous for; Lakes, trains, glaciers, mountains, chocolate and cheese! Our base is the town of Leysin in an area that preserves its authenticity from the vineyards right up to the tops of the mountains.

Hotel Central Residence www.central-residence-leysin.hotelmix.co.uk 4 star hotel on the outskirts of town.

LIFT | BAR | POOL | GYM | WIFI | SAUNA | STEAM ROOM

Holiday Inclusions • Return coach travel • Tours as indicated (including boat ride, cable car, cheese and chocolate factory visit) • Channel Crossings • Hotel accommodation of bed, breakfast and evening meal.

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Saturday By Eurotunnel to France and our overnight stop at the Ibis Dijon Gare.

Sunday A shorter journey today as we enter Switzerland and have time for a lunchtime stop in Lausanne. Lausanne is packed with history and culture and is on the shores of Lake Geneva.

Monday A free day to explore Leysin. You could get a cable car to the top of Berneuse which at 2048m is a magical trip with wonderful views (not included).

Tuesday To Vevey on Lake Geneva where today is market day. We have time to enjoy the stalls and take lunch before we embark on a scenic Paddle Steamer Cruise along the lake to Montreux. We return to the hotel after free time to explore this lake resort town with its stunning backdrop of the Swiss Alps.

Wednesday A fantastic day awaits as we journey across the Col de Mosses through scenic countryside to our first stop of the day which is Gruyéres, where we visit the famous cheese dairy for a demonstration and tasting. We then continue to Broc where we visit the famous Maison Cailler (Nestle) factory for an interactive visit and of course a tasting! We complete our day with a drive over the Gruyére Pays-d’Enhaut Nature Park.

Thursday To Col du Pillon for the cable car ride to Scex Rouge, known as Glacier 3000, where there is a stunning panorama of 24 snowcapped mountains of over 4000m including Eiger, Monch, Jungfrau, Matterhorn and even Mont Blanc in the distance! In the afternoon we have free time to relax in Leysin.

Friday We return to our overnight hotel with a final drive along the banks of Lake Geneva and a stop in Besanςon, the jewel in the heart of Eastern France with a towering citadel overlooking the town in the loop of a river with history dating back to Julius Caesar who loved it here.

Saturday To Calais and home.

Book online: www.barnescoaches.co.uk

Switzerland Holidays

8 Days from

£999 Swiss Alps and the Spectacular Bernina Express 8 Days | Davos Including Mountain Railway Wed 17th August 2022 £133 Single Supplement

£999

This excellent tour includes a journey on the awesome Bernina Express railway from Filisur high into the Alps and past lakes and glacier to Tirano in Italy. We are based in Davos, a highaltitude health resort of long tradition and great shopping. We have included a Davos Pass which gives you free access to the local transport network including mountain railway and cable cars! We also travel to and from Davos on different routes from our overnight hotel thus offering differing, great scenery. On one night in resort we are treated to a Swiss Farmer’s Buffet Dinner.

Wednesday To France and our overnight hotel, the 4 star Mercure Forbach Centre.

Thursday Through France to Switzerland and we pass Basel and Zurich, with views of its famous lake, on our way to our hotel for 5 nights where we are met with a Welcome Drink.

Central Sporthotel, Davos | www.central-davos.ch 4 star hotel within walking distance of the town’s lovely shopping arcade. BAR | POOL | SATELLITE TV | SPA | GYM Holiday Inclusions • Return coach travel • Channel Crossings • Tours as indicated (including Bernina Express, Schatzalp Mountain Railway & Davos Card) • Hotel accommodation of bed, breakfast and evening meal.

Booking hotline: 01793 821303

Days at whilst Resort A | A free day to explore Davos and use your Davos Pass. We recommend a ride on the Schatzalp Funicular Railway for great views and maybe visit the Alpine Flower Garden.

B | A superb circular tour today with stops in Klosters and Chur. Klosters is the winter holiday destination of the royal family and Chur is a charming, historic town with cobbled streets, secret courtyards and a large cathedral. Great scenery all day but especially on our return from Chur as we travel via Thusis and over the Alpine pass to Frauenkirch.

C | We board the Bernina Express Railway for the fantastic journey through the mountains to Italy. Enjoy the lakes, gorges, glaciers, loops and tunnels that make this one of Europe’s greatest train journeys. Our coach meets us in Tirano and returns us to our hotel over the Bernina Pass.

D | We visit St Moritz, an elegant and chic resort lying in the middle of a lake-dotted landscape. We return for more free time in Davos in the late afternoon.

Tuesday We return to our overnight hotel via Germany and views of Lake Constance.

Wednesday To Calais and home.

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Italy Holidays 8 Days from

£1,099 The Majesty of Lake Maggiore 8 Days | Stresa, Lake Maggiore Tue 13th September 2022

£1,099

£183 Single Supplement £60 per person Lake View (Resort Hotel Only) £295 Single Lake View (Resort Hotel Only) Includes 4 boat rides, 2 train rides, Palace, Lake Como and Lake Orta!

Lake Maggiore is one of the most beautiful lakes and has enchanted everyone who has stayed here. It is fed by glacial water from Switzerland and is surrounded by mountains. There are 11 islands on the lake and we visit 2 of the best whilst on this tour. Another day is spent seeing all parts of the Lake whilst embarking on a circular tour on the Lake Maggiore Express Train, an unforgettable journey by train and ship. On our other days we visit the nearby lakes of Como and Orta. A fabulous holiday and even the journey there is through fabulous Swiss Scenery.

Tuesday Through France and on to our overnight stop at the 4 star Novotel Amneville where we are met with a drink.

Wednesday We continue through Switzerland passing Lake Lucerne and on to our resort hotel in Stresa on the promenade of the lake where we have a welcome drink of spumante.

Days whilst at Resort A | We enjoy a leisurely day visiting the stunning Borromean Islands, just off the shores of Stresa. We catch a boat to Isola Bella where we visit Borromeo Palace which is a beautiful stately home, and we also can explore the art gallery and elegant Italianate Gardens. Then we sail on to Isola dei Pescatori (Fishermen’s Island), Maggiore’s only uninhabited island, before returning to Stresa.

B | Along the banks of Lake Como to Menaggio, a picturesque town overlooking the lake. Enjoy the town or maybe catch a local boat to Varenna or Bellagio (not included).

C | To San Giulio on Lake Orta. Lake Orta is often described as Hotel Astoria, Stresa Northern Italy’s best kept secret and San Giulio has a delightful www.hotelastoriastresa.it medieval centre. You may wish to catch a boat to nearby Isola San 4 star hotel with an excellent location on the promenade Giulio (not included) to visit the picturesque monastery. and only a few minutes stroll into the lovely town centre.

D | A fantastic circular tour today as we travel on the Lake LIFT | BAR | HEATED OUTDOOR POOL | GYM | WHIRLPOOL | WIFI Maggiore Express from Stresa to Domodossola where we then catch the scenic High Level Railway with fabulous views to Locarno, a bustling Swiss town where we make a lunchtime stop. We then Holiday Inclusions return to Italy and Stresa by boat to complete a superb day.

• Return coach travel Monday We return via a different route through Switzerland • Tours as indicated (including 4 boats and a train ride) passing Lake Thun to the same overnight hotel.

• Channel Crossings Tuesday To Calais and home.

• Hotel accommodation of bed, breakfast and evening meal.

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Book online: www.barnescoaches.co.uk

Italy Holidays 8 Days from

£799 Desirable Dolomites & Stunning South Tyrol 8 Days | Fai Della Paganella Wed 1st June 2022 £94 Single Supplement

£799

The Dolomites is an Italian region bursting with natural beauty and diversity. Our wonderful packaged itinerary not only includes a free bar at the hotel each evening, but you will also experience the best of the area with wine tastings, a typical Trentino dinner and a grolla evening, plus, of course, fantastic views and scenic drives!

With stunning scenery, incredible inclusions and hospitality that is second to none, this will make for an unforgettable holiday which you will be talking about for years to come!

Hotel Paganella, Fai della Paganella | www.paganella.it This intimate, friendly 3-star hotel is run by Fausto and his family who ensure a warm welcome in this typically Austrian chalet-style hotel. There is a cosy bar, a traditional restaurant serving excellent homemade fayre, a comfortable lounge and seating areas.

BAR | LIFT | SAUNA | STEAM ROOM | JACUZZI Holiday Inclusions • Return coach travel • Channel Crossings • Tours as indicated (including wine tasting) • Hotel accommodation of bed, breakfast and evening meal. Plus lunch with wine on 1 day.

Booking hotline: 01793 821303

Wednesday To France and on to our overnight hotel the 4-star Mercure Mannheim am Friedensplatz in Germany.

Thursday We continue through Austria and cross the Alps into Italy and our hotel for 5 nights, where we are met with a glass of prosecco.

Tours whilst at Resort A | A day to enjoy our resort and to help us the owner of our hotel will play host and take us out for a gentle walk around this friendly village. We enjoy a picnic with great company, food and wine... and start to get into the relaxed ‘Paganella way of life’ in the mountains!

B | Today we arrive in one of Italy’s best kept secrets – stunning Merano! In true ‘Sound of Music’ fashion, this beautiful spa town sits nestled between the Dolomites. Shops, restaurants and cafés oozing with delicious strudel abound in the town centre. In the afternoon, we head to the historic winery of Kettmeir nestled amongst the vineyards of Alto Adige, where we enjoy a tour and tasting of some top quality wines – the South Tyrolean wines are so good they don’t export much as they prefer to keep them for themselves!

C | We drive north towards Moena, based in the heart of the Dolomites and ascend towards the vibrant town of Canazei.

From here it’s just a short drive to get to the ‘Sella Pass’ with its incredible viewing platform, where we can enjoy lunch and appreciate the amazing 360-degree views across the Dolomites’ spectacular, jagged peaks. We continue down into the alluring Val Gardena, an historic valley known for its wood-making traditions and unique and ancient language Ladin, which is only spoken here. We take a final break in the picturesque village of Ortisei famous for selling a local speciality – handmade cuckoo clocks!

D | Our route this morning takes us past the lesser known but incredibly scenic Lake Molveno, and from here we enjoy the relaxing route taking us through to the back of Lake Garda.

Riva del Garda offers a lakeside historic centre and is the most northerly point in Europe where olive trees grow! We have free time to explore Riva before returning to our hotel.

Tuesday We return to the same hotel in Mannheim.

Wednesday To Calais and we return home.

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Italy Holidays 8 Days from

£769

Spring on Lake Garda 8 Days | Riva del Garda Sat 26th March 2022

£769

£194 Single Supplement Includes Venice & Verona

Lake Garda is one of the most stunning locations in Europe! The lake includes three regions and encompasses colourful and diverse lakeside towns, each offering a new experience. We stay in Riva del Garda which sits on the lakeshore overshadowed by spectacular mountains. There is a pretty and historic centre, great shops and peaceful lakeside walks. Even the journey there and back is stunning as we pass through the Alps. The trips out include a day trip to the timeless and possibly most romantic city in the world, Venice, where we have included your boat into the centre of the town. The 4 star Grand Hotel Liberty is in the centre of Riva.

Saturday To France and on to our overnight hotel the 4-star Achat Plaza hotel in Karlsruhe, Germany.

Sunday We continue through the Alps to Italy and our hotel for 5 nights, where we are met with a Welcome Drink.

Grand Hotel Liberty, Riva del Garda www.grandhotelliberty.it 4 star hotel in the heart of Riva del Garda set within beautiful gardens with spouting fountains, palm trees and geraniums.

SATELLITE TV | BAR | INDOOR & OUTDOOR POOL | TURKISH BATH | WIFI | GYM Holiday Inclusions • Return coach travel • Tours as indicated (including boat into Venice) • Channel Crossings • Hotel accommodation of bed, breakfast and evening meal.

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Tours whilst at Resort A | A relaxing tour of Lake Garda on our first day in resort. We make stops on the pretty peninsula of Sirmione, with its medieval centre and lovely piazza, and in Malcesine, a medieval town perched on the edge of Lake Garda under the shadow of Monte Baldo.

B | A full day out to Venice, spend your day on the Grand Canal or browse in the lovely shops in the alleyways around St Mark’s square. There are naturally plenty of art galleries, museums and churches to visit and don’t miss the beautifully ornate Basilica of St Marks and the birds-eye view across the city from the nearby Campanile (bell tower).

C | A free day to relax and enjoy your surroundings. Maybe visit a lakeside town that we haven’t visited by boat (not included).

D | We visit Verona, a city alive with myths and home to a huge Roman Arena plus Romeo and Juliet’s balcony.

Friday We return to the same hotel in Karlsruhe.

Saturday To Calais and we return home.

Book online: www.barnescoaches.co.uk

Spain Holidays 10 Days from

£1,049 Green Spain - Cantabria and the Picos de Europa Santillana del Mar, Comillas, Castro Urdiales, Bilbao plus a boat Mountain Range Includes trip around Santona Bay. 10 Days

Wed 14th September 2022

£1,049

£255 Single Supplement (Hotel and Inside Cabin on Ferry) £505 Single Supplement (Hotel and Outside Cabin on Ferry) £45 Upgrade Supplement X2 Lower Bunks in inside Cabin

(Our price includes an inside cabin without a window and if there are 2 of you in the room then 1 will be on a top bunk. If you would like an outside cabin with a window, or 2 x lower bunks then this is available for a supplementary charge.)

2 EXTRA NIGHTS IN SPAIN!

£74 Upgrade Supplement X2 Lower Bunks in outside Cabin We take the ferry to Northern Spain and enjoy Cantabria’s stunning coastline, range of historic villages & ports and the beautiful Picos de Europa Mountains. Our 4 star hotel is located on the beachfront of Usil Beach in the coastal town of Mogro and includes house wine and water with every evening meal. Following customer feedback we have extended this holiday so we spend 7 nights in resort.

PLEASE NOTE: Breakfast and Evening Meals are included in resort, but not on the ferry. Onboard there is a choice of 3 restaurants, a café, a self-service restaurant and an a la carte option.

Wednesday A mid-morning start and we journey to Plymouth and board the Brittany Ferry for the 21-hour crossing to Santander. We have included an inside cabin on board and there are restaurants, bars, a spa, Wi-Fi and even an outdoor pool, weather permitting.

Thursday We arrive into Santander at 13:15 and make the short journey to our hotel in Mogro where we are met with a welcome drink and canapes.

Hotel Milagros Golf, Mogro | www.hotelmilagrosgolf.com 4 star hotel in the village of Mogro directly opposite the sandy beach. BAR | LIFT | POOL | SAUNA | JACUZZI | TURKISH BATH Holiday Inclusions • Return coach travel • Channel Crossings • Tours as indicated (including boat trip) • Hotel accommodation of bed, breakfast and evening meal and a cabin on the ferry.

Booking hotline: 01793 821303

Tours whilst in Resort (plus 2 free days to enjoy the resort) A | We travel to the World Heritage mediaeval village of Santillana del Mar where most houses were built between the 14th and 18th centuries and all can be explored by foot.

Later we stop in Comillas, one of the most beautiful towns in Cantabria with cobbled streets, open squares and two beaches.

B | A full day in the Picos De Europa Mountain Range. First we make a stop in San Vincente de la Barquera, a picturesque town on the coast with the astonishing backdrop of the Picos de Europa. Then we follow the River Deva Valley up into the mountains and visit the town of Potes, a mediaeval town with traditional buildings, wooden balconies and surrounded by mountains.

C | To the traditional fishing village of Castro Urdiales with its pretty harbour and attractive centre. Then on to Santona where we enjoy a boat tour of the pretty bay.

D | We spend the day in Bilbao which has the internationally renowned Guggenheim Museum. There is also a historic quarter with seven pedestrianised streets running perpendicular to the river.

Thursday We make our way into central Santander and have free time before we board our ferry at 15:45 for the return journey. Again, an inside cabin is provided.

Friday We arrive into Plymouth at 10:45 and make the journey home.

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Spain Holidays 10 Days from

£1,049 Costa Brava and Little Trains of the Pyrenees 10 Days

Sun 12th June 2022

NEW

ITINERARY

£1,049

£213 Single Supplement Includes 4 train rides, 2 boat rides plus local guide on 3 days.

Sunday By Eurotunnel to Calais and we continue through France to our overnight hotel, the Kyriad Dijon Est Mirande.

Monday We continue south into Spain and on to our hotel in the resort of Roses for 7 nights where we are met with a Welcome Drink.

Tuesday A free morning to enjoy Roses before we join the Roses Little Town Train for a trip to the Cap de Creus National Park with wonderful views of wild coastline and vertiginous cliffs.

Wednesday We have a guide on board today as we make an excursion to the historic town of Besalu. We have a ride around the town on a little train and we also have a boat trip on Lake Banyoles.

Thursday A free day to explore Roses.

Friday Into the Spanish Pyrenees and a wonderful trip through the Vall de Nuria with commentary by our on board guide. Part of the return journey is made by train on the Val de Nuria Rack Railway where you will experience a world of sensations! The breath-taking beauty of the landscape is unmissable and can only be accessed by this train. We drop over 1000m in just 12.5km.

Saturday A guide is again on board as we travel to Rivesaltes in France for a scenic journey on the Red Train to Axat in the mountains. Opened in 1908 to service the quarries, this train is now run solely for tourists as the views are so spectacular. On our return we make a stop in La Jonquera.

Sunday We have a boat trip from Roses along the scenic coastline passing the Cap de Creus National Park coastline to Cadaques.

Cadaques is a picturesque coastal town with a bohemian ambience and we are met on our arrival for a walking tour. We return later to Roses by boat.

Monday We return to our overnight hotel.

Tuesday To Calais and home.

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Our base is Roses, on Spain’s rugged coast, overlooking Roses Bay and this location allows us to enjoy the very best of coast, country and mountains. On 3 days in resort we have a guide joining us for the day and we also have wine and water included with dinner each night in resort.

Hotel Prestige Coral Platja, Roses | www.prestigehotels.com 3 star hotel located on the seafront on Santa Margarita Beach, just outside the centre of Roses.

BAR | LIFT | INDOOR AND OUTDOOR POOL | SPA | WIFI SATELLITE TV Holiday Inclusions • Return coach travel • Tours as indicated (includes 4 train rides and a boat ride) • Channel Crossings • Hotel accommodation of bed, breakfast and evening meal.

Book online: www.barnescoaches.co.uk

Austria Holidays 8 Days from

£829

Tyrolean Splendour

Plus Traditional Cows Down Festival in St Anton, The Austrian and German Alps, Innsbruck & Lake Constance 8 Days | Imst, Austria Thu 8th September 2022 £123 Single Supplement

£829

The Cow Down Festival celebrates the early autumn return to the valley for the herdsman, milkers, and cattle.

The animals wear decorative wreaths on their heads and the two cows that gave the most milk are awarded prizes!

Our hotel is in the Tyrolean village of Imst which lies on the River Inn. It is an ideal base to explore the Tyrol, including the regional capital of Innsbruck and the tranquil Lake Achen.

We also travel to and from Imst on a different route so even the travelling days are full of interest.

Hotel Hirschen, Imst | www.hirschen-imst.com A family run 3 star hotel in the centre of this town.

LIFT | INDOOR POOL | SATELLITE TV | SAUNA Holiday Inclusions • Return coach travel • Channel Crossings • Tours as indicated • Hotel accommodation of bed, breakfast and evening meal.

Booking hotline: 01793 821303

NEW TOUR! Thursday To France on to our overnight stop at the Mercure Hotel Saarbrüken Sud. Friday We continue through Germany and then south into Austria and our base for 5 nights, St Anton. We are met with a welcome drink.

Days whilst at Resort A | A day at leisure in Imst to explore and your Imst Card allows you free travel on local mountain lifts, trains etc.

B | We spend the day in St Anton where today is the traditional weekend where the cows return from the alpine pastures. The cows are decorated and are led through the streets in a great festive atmosphere and there is other entertainment and stalls. There is plenty to do in the village besides the festival and if you wish you can ride the local cable car high into the mountains with stunning views of the surrounding Alps (not included).

C | We have a local guide onboard our coach today as we enjoy a guided tour of the town and local area.

D | A scenic drive along the Inn Valley, with many hilltop castles to be seen, and then all day in Innsbruck. Innsbruck is over 800 years old and we have all day to explore this charming alpine city, including the most famous landmark of all, the ‘Golden Roof’. The city also hosted the winter Olympics in 1964 and 1976.

Wednesday We return via a different route, along the banks of Lake Constance, to the same overnight hotel.

Thursday To Calais and home.

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Cruise Holidays 6 Days from

£1,199 Moselle Picturesque Summer Cruise

NEW TOUR!

6 Days | 4-Star Boat with all

excursions included and Full Board!

Wed 7th September 2022

Boat - MS Viva Tiara A 4 star boat that was freshly renovated in 2020 and it’s modern and spacious design will captivate you from the first glance inside. The boat allows you to enjoy your holiday to the fullest whilst you indulge in gourmet food in the restaurant or bistro or relax in the whirlpool on deck. There is also a sauna and a steam room or maybe play chess on the sun deck in the evening before enjoying a drink in the panoramic lounge with great views.

• Cosy lounge.

• Riverside – Main restaurant with flexible eating times.

• Bistro – alternative to the main restaurant with classic dishes.

• Whirlpool, putting green and chess on sun deck.

• Lift between Ruby and Diamond decks (12 steps to Emerald and Sun decks).

The boat has 76 cabins for 153 guests. All are at least 15m2 and those on the Ruby and Diamond decks have a French balcony.

All cabins are equipped with flat screen TV, minibar, Nespresso Machine, beauty products by RITUALS, hairdryer, WIFI, safe, AC, shower and toilet.

Meal Basis • Full Board – Multi-course gourmet menus for breakfast, lunch dinner and snacks.

• All-Inclusive drinks (re-filled mini bar, all day soft drinks and high-quality alcoholic drinks)

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Cabin Price Emerald £1,199 Ruby £1,239 Diamond £1,359 Ruby Suite £1,549 Diamond Suite £1,699

Single Supplements £264 PLEASE NOTE: £300 We will require a £100 deposit to £336 book this holiday for you and POA balances will be POA due by 31st May.

This slightly shorter cruise is a great introduction and is also a shorter drive from Calais that our other cruises. But whatever your cruise experience you will love travelling on the Moselle by boat and gliding through the lovely landscapes with its sunlit vineyards and idyllic villages. Beilstein is known as the “sleeping beauty of the Moselle” and you will see that this historic town did not receive this romantic epithet for nothing. The town is also framed by two streams that have made their way from the heights of the Hunsruck into the valley. We enjoy the picturesque view of the vineyards from the Reichsburg Castle in Cochem and also visit Zell and a Vineyard.

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Beilstein – 2 hour guided walking tour.

Zell – 2 hour walking tour.

Bernkastel – 2 hour walking vineyard tour.

Cochem – Castle visit and walking tour.

Day 1 To France by Eurotunnel and on to our overnight 3-star hotel. Day 2 On to Koblenz in Germany where we board our boat at 1700. Day 3 - 5 On board boat. Day 6 Disembarkation after breakfast in Koblenz and we return to Dover via Eurotunnel and on to home.

Holiday Inclusions • • Return coach travel • Itinerary & sightseeing • excursions as stated • • Transport for excursions where necessary

Book online: www.barnescoaches.co.uk

Channel Crossings Cruise Amenities Full Board on the boat and Dinner, Bed and Breakfast at the overnight hotels.

Cruise Holidays 8 Days from

£1,179 Autumn Colours on the Danube 8 Days | Mid 4-Star Boat Sun 16th October 2022

Including City tours of Vienna, Budapest & Bratislava.

Cabin

Price

Main Deck Standard

£1,179 £399 £1,289 POA £1,399 POA

Main Deck Superior Upper Deck Superior

Single Supplements MID 4 * BOAT

Boat - The MS Arena The MS Arena is a floating mid 4 star hotel with comfort, style and unfaltering attention to detail. All cabins have floor to ceiling windows with French balconies allowing you to take in the wonderful views of the river and surroundings from the comfort of your own cabin. AC and TV come as standard.

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Main Deck Standard Cabins feature twin beds with one fixed and one fold down.

Middle Deck Superior Cabins have comfortable hotel style beds.

Upper Deck Superior Cabins are the same as the middle deck but with more space.

Excursions: • Vienna with guided city tour.

• Budapest with coach city tour.

• Guided walking tour of Bratislava with Chocolate Experience Day 1 By ferry to France and on to our Overnight Hotel.

Day 2 To Passau and we join our cruise and enjoy a Welcome drink.

Day 3 – 6 On board boat.

Day 7 We leave our boat and return to our overnight hotel.

Day 8 By ferry to England and home.

Holiday Inclusions • Return coach travel • Itinerary and sightseeing excursions as stated • Transport for excursions where necessary • Channel Crossings • Cruise Amenities • Full Board on the boat and Dinner, Bed and Breakfast at the overnight hotels.

Booking hotline: 01793 821303

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Cruise Holidays 10 Days from

£1,999 Treasures of Burgundy and Provence Cruise

10 Days | 5-Star Boat with all excursions included and Full Board Wed 29th March 2023 Cabin

Price Single Supplements

Hayden C1

£1,999 £299 £2,299 £2,399 £1149 £2,599

Strauss B4 Strauss B1 Mozart A1

PLEASE NOTE:

We will require a £100 deposit to book this holiday for you and balances will be due by 25th August 2022.

Cruise along the Rhône and Saône Rivers over 8 days on the luxury 5-star MS Amadeus Provence with the sights, sounds and tastes of the vineyards of Burgundy all the way to the lavender fields of Provence. Food, wine, art, architecture, scenery and history — it all comes together in glorious harmony in the South of France.

Boat - MS Amadeus Provence A 4 star boat that was freshly renovated in 2020 and it’s modern and spacious design will captivate you from the first glance inside.

The boat allows you to enjoy your holiday to the fullest whilst you indulge in gourmet food in the restaurant or bistro or relax in the whirlpool on deck. There is also a sauna and a steam room or maybe play chess on the sun deck before in the evening enjoying a drink in the panoramic lounge with great views.

Meal Basis • ‘Early Riser’ reduced breakfast in the Panorama-Bar or Full hot and cold buffet breakfast (including omelette service) in the main restaurant • Lunch (buffet or table served depending on itinerary) • A 5-course evening meal followed by tea and coffee • Late night snack • Free-flowing red & white wines from Europe’s famous wine regions with dinner (wine not included during lunch) • 24-hour coffee station • Cocktail reception, welcome dinner and Captain’s Gala Dinner

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Macon & Europe’s First Wine Theme Park Guided Tour of Cluny Abbey Burgundy Excursion with Wine Tasting Brancion and Cormatin City Tour of Lyon Avignon Walking Tour and Papal Palace Pont du Gard and Uzes Arles Walking Tour Camargue Nature Park Ardeche Gorge

Day 1 To our overnight 4 star hotel in France.

Day 2 On to Lyon where we board our boat before a Welcome Cocktail and Welcome Dinner. We leave at 2200.

Day 3 - 8 Onboard boat.

Day 9 Disembarkation after breakfast in Lyon and we return to our 4 star overnight hotel.

Day 10 We return to the UK. Holiday Inclusions • Return coach travel • Itinerary and sightseeing excursions as stated • Transport for excursions where necessary • Channel Crossings • Cruise Amenities • Full Board on the boat and Dinner, Bed and Breakfast at the overnight hotels.

Book online: www.barnescoaches.co.uk

TRAVEL INSURANCE A client holiday travel insurance scheme is available to eligible passengers travelling on our holidays which is arranged by Wrightsure Services (Hampshire) Limited and underwritten by ERGO Travel Insurance Services Ltd (ETI) on behalf of Great Lakes Insurance SE (GLISE).

Great Lakes Insurance SE is a German insurance company with its headquarters at Königinstrasse 107, 80802 Munich. UK Branch office: 10 Fenchurch Avenue, London, EC3M 5BN, company number SE000083. Great Lakes Insurance SE, UK Branch, is authorised and regulated by Bundesanstalt für Finanzdienstleistungsaufsicht and deemed authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and subject to regulation by the Financial Conduct Authority and limited regulation by the Prudential Regulation Authority.

Details of the Temporary Permissions Regime, which allows EEA-based firms to operate in the UK for a limited period while seeking full authorisation, are available on the Financial Conduct Authority’s website. ERGO Travel Insurance Services Ltd (ETI) is registered in the UK, company number 11091555. Authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, register number 805870 and registered office: 10 Fenchurch Avenue, London, EC3M 5BN. Details about the extent of GLISE’s authorisation and regulation by the Prudential Regulation Authority, and regulation by the Financial Conduct Authority are available from insurers upon request.

This insurance is available only to residents of the United Kingdom who purchase their cover before they travel.

Wrightsure Services (Hampshire) Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (their registration number is 311394) and is permitted to advise on and arrange general insurance contracts. You can check these details online using the Financial Services Register (accessible from https://register.fca.org.uk) or by contacting the Financial Conduct Authority Consumer Helpline on 0800 1116768.

Should you wish to take out this travel insurance please include the appropriate premium when booking your holiday.

DEMANDS AND NEEDS This insurance policy will suit the demands and needs of an individual or group (where applicable) who have no excluded medical condition(s), are travelling in countries included within the policy terms and who wish to insure themselves against unforeseen circumstances/events detailed in the cover section below. Subject to the terms, conditions and maximum specified sums insured.

IMPORTANT We will not provide you with advice about the suitability of this product for your individual needs but will be happy to provide you with factual information.

We summarise below the details of the insurance cover provided which also includes 24-hour emergency service from Mayday Assistance Limited. The following is a brief summary of the cover available. Full details of cover and exclusions will be forwarded with your confirmation of booking. In any event you may ask for a specimen copy of the policy wording before booking should you wish to examine this in advance.

SUMMARY OF COVER PLEASE SEE THE POLICY WORDING FOR FULL DETAILS OF THE COVER, LIMITATIONS AND EXCESSES, A SPECIMEN COPY OF WHICH IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.

COVER

SUM INSURED

EXCESS

TRAVEL INSURANCE PREMIUMS INCLUDING INSURANCE PREMIUM TAX AT THE CURRENT RATE ARE SHOWN BELOW. THESE PREMIUMS FROM 01.01.2022 DURATION

UK

EUROPE, CHANNEL ISLANDS & EIRE

£20 £35 £22 £40 £30 £45 (£65 River Cruise) £35 £55 (£75 River Cruise) £40 £60 (£85 River Crusie) HEALTH CONDITIONS We shall not be liable for claims WHERE AT THE TIME OF TAKING OUT THIS POLICY AND BETWEEN THAT TIME AND YOUR DEPARTURE: a) You are aware of any medical condition or set of circumstances that could reasonably be expected to give rise to a claim (for example the state of health of a Close Relative, Business Associate or any person on whom Your travel plans depend). b) The Insured Person whose medical condition gives rise to a claim:

i) Is receiving, or on a waiting list for, surgery, in-patient treatment or investigations in a hospital, clinic or nursing home.

ii) Is travelling against any health requirements stipulated by the carrier, their handling agents or other public transport provider. iii) Is travelling against the advice of a Medical Practitioner or for the purpose of obtaining medical treatment abroad. iv) Has been given a terminal prognosis.

Please note: If you are on medication at the time of travel, Your medical condition(s) must be stable and well controlled. If you are travelling outside of the UK You must notify the Change in Health helpline immediately if a change in health occurs (including any change to medication) between the date this policy is issued and your scheduled date of departure.

SIGNIFICANT EXCLUSIONS RESIDENCY If you or anyone else named on this policy has not been a resident in the UK for the past 6-months this policy cannot cover you.

In addition to the above the policy also contains the following main exclusions: • Any costs of repatriation or evacuation as a result of You taking part in any excluded Hazardous Activities and Sports including dangerous expeditions or from an area which is considered by Insurers to be a War Risk or Civil Hazard area.

• Loss of or damage to money and valuables whilst left unattended or in/from luggage in transit.

Booking hotline: 01793 821303

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Loss of or damage to telecommunications and motor vehicle related equipment and accessories.

• Travel against the advice of the carrier, any other public transport provider, the Foreign Office or the World Health Organisation.

• Any insurance event arising from You being the driver, rider or passenger of a quad bike, allterrain vehicle or motorcycle when the insured person is not wearing a crash helmet, whether legally required locally or not.

• Claims arising from any epidemic or pandemic as declared by the World Health Organisation.

(This exclusion does not apply to Section 9).

Examples of these and other conditions and exclusions are contained within the policy wording, a specimen copy of which is available upon request. If after purchasing a policy from us should you find it does not meet your requirements you have 14 days from the date of issue or prior to travel, whichever is sooner, to cancel the policy and receive a full refund of your premium.

Protecting your information We will only use your personal details in line with our Privacy Notice. This can be found on our website or is available in hard copy format upon request and you should read this carefully and contact us immediately if you have any queries. Your personal information includes all of the details you have given us to process your insurance policy (we will not ask for more information than is necessary). We may share your data with Third Parties for the provision and ongoing performance of your insurance policy. Your data may be transferred outside the UK. All of the personal information you supply to us will be handled strictly in accordance with the applicable Data Protection regulations and legislation. Barnes Coaches Limited are an appointed Representative of Wrightsure Services (Hampshire) Limited who are authorised and regulated by the FCA (their registration number is 311394) and which is permitted to advise on and arrange general insurance contracts. You can check these details online using the Financial Services Register (accessible from www.fca.org. uk) or by contacting the Financial Conduct Authority Consumer Helpline on 0800 111 6768. We do not charge fees for our insurance related services however we and Wrightsure Services(Hampshire) Limited may receive some form of renumeration in relation to the arrangement of insurance.

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barnes Holidays 3 Days & Under

We can pick you up from a central point of our choosing that is accessible by coach, in any town or village covered by the below map.

Holidays 4 Days & Over FREE Home Pickup & Drop Off Service

Our free pickup area is shown in the map below, if you do not see your area on the map, we may still be able to pick you up for a small surcharge.

Please visit our website to complete our postcode checker:

www.barnescoaches.co.uk/holiday-pickups Or call our team on 01793 821303.

Did you know, we release two holiday brochures every year?

Our next brochure will be released in June and will include Winter tours for 2022 such as Turkey & Tinsel breaks, Christmas plus New Year tours!

If you're on our holiday mailing list you will automatically be sent the next one once available.

Money-Saver pickup points

If you would prefer to be picked up from one of the central points below on a holiday tour 4 days & over, we can apply a £10 per person discount to your booking!

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Aldbourne, The Square Blunsdon, Village Shop Chieveley, Service Station Cirencester, Co-op Petrol Station, A417 Cricklade, Town Hall Highworth, Brewery Street Car Park Hungerford, The Bear

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Marlborough, Polly Tea Rooms Newbury, The Wharf Royal Wootton Bassett, The Crown Shrivenham, Barrington Arms Wroughton, Ellendune Centre

Choose to be picked up from Swindon Bus Station OR Greenbridge Retail Park & save:

£20 OFF per person!