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Summer 2025 Day Excursions
Day Excursions: Summer 2025
It gives us great pleasure to present the JOHNSONS Day Excursion brochure for 2025 featuring a wide range of excursions between April and October.
Our choice is once again a diverse one with 104 Day excursions throughout the spring and summer and with 16 different themes to choose from (including a brand new one!), there is something here to interest everyone!
. 35 NEW destinations to visit
. All Excursions offer our extra legroom Club Class coaches or ‘Luxury Traveller’ Coaches
. Reserved seating on all excursions
. Option of Local Boarding Points on all excursions – see rear cover for more details
For enquiries and bookings, just call our helpful, friendly team on:
01564 797000 (option 0)
Liveridge House
Liveridge Hill
Henley-in-Arden
Warwickshire B95 5QS
(On the Birmingham Road, A3400 just north of Henley)
Reservations Office Opening Hours
Monday-Friday: 9.00am-5.00pm
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OUR 16 DIFFERENT THEMES
RHS Gardens & Flower Shows9-10
Gardens, Parks & Flower Shows 11-12
Boats & Cruises13-14
Towns, Cities & Tours 15
Heritage Railway Nostalgia16-17 Royal Residences18
Historic Houses & Castles19-20 Behind The
& Exhibitions22-23
Mobility Information
Please note that all our Day Excursions that feature this logo include venues and/or Guided Tours that involve steps, walking some distance, or that are deemed unsuitable for wheelchairs. Therefore customers choosing these excursions will need to have reasonable mobility to fully enjoy the day.
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Luxury Traveller Day Excursions
We are delighted to, once again, offer our Luxury Traveller Excursions.
We feature carefully chosen venues and experiences that are designed for those of you who, quite literally, enjoy the finer things in life.
These fabulous brand-new touring coaches have all the features of our well known ‘club class’ extra legroom coaches and much more besides. Enjoy these special extras when you book a ‘Luxury Traveller’ Day Excursion:
. Just 43 ‘First Class’ seats, with even more legroom for all!
. USB charging points on all seats, plus free Wi-Fi on board
. Complimentary hot and cold drinks and a friendly courier service
. Two large TV screens – follow the route as you go along and ‘see’ our couriers and guides when they use the mic!
. An extra high passenger deck for even better sightseeing!
You’ll enjoy all these features for a supplement of just £5 per person! And in line with our policy of making all our Day Excursions as inclusive as possible, this charge has been added to and included in your Day Excursion price.
“Quality coach with plenty leg room and comfortable seats. Driver kept us aware of what was happening and was very approachable.” Mr Manton, RAF Cosford Air Show
Coaches are among the cleanest and greenest vehicles on Britain’s roads and they leave the smallest carbon footprint of any transport method. 1 full coach could take up to 50 cars off the road, which is over 1 mile of traffic!
Special Events
ASCOT LADIES DAY
One of the great days out in the English social calendar! Enter into the excitement and elegance of Ladies Day at Royal Ascot –a fabulous opportunity to put on your finery and mingle amongst the extraordinary hats, providing a backdrop to the electricity of the Race Meeting. The Windsor Enclosure has a fun, vibrant atmosphere with live music and vast picnicking lawns.
Includes: Tickets for Windsor enclosure & breakfast bag on board
Thursday 19th June 2025
Depart Henley: 8.00am | Arrive Ascot: 10.45am
Depart Ascot: 7.30pm | Return Henley: 10.00pm
Adult: £99.50 | Senior: £94.50
ARLEY HALL GARDEN FESTIVAL
30 YEAR CELEBRATION
The Garden Festival is firmly established as one of the foremost events in the horticultural calendar of the northwest of England. It is hugely enjoyed by all the visitors who greatly appreciate the intimate and friendly atmosphere. This year they are celebrating their 30th Anniversary show!
Includes: Garden Festival Ticket & Entry to Hall & Gardens
Saturday 28th June 2025
Depart Henley: 8.30am | Arrive Arley Hall: 11.00am
Depart Arley Hall: 4.00pm | Return Henley: 6.30pm
Adult: £64.50 | Senior: £63.50
ROYAL WELSH SHOW, POWYS
Thursday 24th July 2025
Depart Henley: 08.00am
Arrive Powys: 11.00am
Depart Powys: 4.30pm
Return Henley: 7.30pm
Adult: £79.50
Senior: £78.50
BARGAIN HUNT IN WALLINGFORD
Our antique expert talented live wire Karen Dalmeny (star of ‘Real Deal’ & ITV Antique Expert) will give you lots of tips on spotting a bargain and getting the best price. We will then give you £10 and send you out ‘hunting’ into Wallingford before returning for lunch. After our 2-course meal, our expert will tell you whether you did bag a bargain or not!
Includes: Tea/coffee, Lunch and talk by our Antiques expert
Wednesday 25th June 2025
Depart Henley: 8.15am | Arrive Wallingford: 10.30am
Depart Wallingford: 3.45pm | Return Henley: 5.45pm
Adult: £126.50 | Senior: £125.50
LUDLOW FOOD FESTIVAL
The castle square, with its traditional open-air market and the town’s historic Castle provide the perfect backdrop for this popular festival. This small town has a large reputation for good food and drink, and will feature many quality small independent food and drink producers from the Marches, the EnglandWales border country. There will be demonstrations, talks and much more. Includes: Admission to the Food Festival
Friday 12th September 2025
Depart Henley: 10.00am | Arrive Ludlow: 11.30am Depart Ludlow: 4.00pm | Return Henley: 5.30pm
Adult: £57.50 | Senior: £56.50
Set on the permanent site in Builth Wells, the Show has been held for over 100 years and is a great day out. There will be displays of top quality livestock, over 1,000 trade stands selling produce and handicrafts, along with main ring entertainment and attractions. This is sure to be an interesting experience! Includes: Admission to the show
ERDDIG & WREXHAM
Monday 19th May 2025
Depart Henley: 8.15am
Arrive Wrexham: 11.00am
Arrive Erddig: 1.30pm
Return Henley: 6.15pm
Adult: £59.50
Senior: £58.50
National Trust
The National Trust is an independent charity and membership organisation for environmental and heritage conservation in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The trust describes itself as “a charity that works to preserve and protect historic places and spaces – for ever, for everyone”. This section highlights some of the unique properties that are worth a visit. From castles to historic houses, there really is something for everyone!
Please remember to advise our Reservations Team if you have a National Trust Membership Card as you may be entitled to a discount.
PETWORTH HOUSE
NEW
Explore life above and below stairs in this unique family home which captured the way of life of a bustling household during the early years of the last century. Enjoy the fully restored 18th century walled gardens and explore some of the vast parkland with its unique ‘cup and saucer’ cascade. We also include some free time in Wrexham before our afternoon visit of Erddig.
Includes: Admission & Self-Guided Visit
QUARRY BANK MILL
Wed 16th July 2025
Depart Henley: 9.00am
Arrive: 11.30am
Depart: 4.30pm
Return Henley: 7.00pm
Adult: £69.50
Senior: £68.50
This restored Georgian Cotton Mill tells the story of ‘King Cotton’ from a bale of raw cotton to finished cloth. The original Apprentice House recreates the 1930’s atmosphere of the lives of the apprentice workers. Quarry Bank House Garden offers the chance to explore the private recreation area of the family who owned the Mill.
Includes: Admission & Self-Guided Visit
HENLEY-ON-THAMES & GREYS COURT, Oxfordshire
Tuesday 23rd September 2025
Depart Henley: 8.30am
Tuesday 2nd Sept 2025
Depart Henley: 8.00am
Arrive Petworth: 11.30am
Depart Petworth: 4.00pm
Return Henley: 7.30pm
Adult: £65.50
Senior: £64.50
This magnificent 17th-century house displays one of the finest art collections in the care of the National Trust, nestled in a 700-acre deer park. Spanning 900 years of history and passing through just one family, Petworth House came from humble medieval origins before being transformed during the 17th century into a grand mansion to rival the palaces of Europe.
Includes: Admission & Self-Guided Visit
SHUGBOROUGH & LICHFIELD, Staffordshire
Friday 20th June 2025
Depart Henley: 9.45am
Arrive Lichfield: 10.30am
Arrive Shugborough: 1.30pm
Return Henley: 5.45pm
Adult: £55.50
Senior: £54.50
Set in 900 acres of stunning parkland and riverside gardens with elegant mansion House, working Victorian Servants’ Quarters, Georgian farm, dairy & mill and restored walled garden, are brought to life by costumed living history characters who share their lives and powerful stories from the past with visitors. We include free time in Lichfield in the morning.
Includes: Admission & Self-Guided Visit
Arrive Henley-on-Thames: 10.15am
Arrive Greys Court: 1.30pm
Return Henley: 5.45pm
Adult: £62.50
Senior: £61.50
Henley-on-Thames is a 13th century market town that is widely regarded as being one of the most beautiful towns in England. In the afternoon we continue to Greys Court, a Tudor Mansion which exudes the charm of the 1930’s when it was the family home to Sir Felix and Lady Brunner.
Includes: Admission & Self-Guided Visit to Greys Court
English Heritage
The English Heritage Trust has been managing historic properties since 1983 and, today, look after over 400 monuments, buildings and places. These include prehistoric sites, medieval castles, Roman forts and country houses. Their aim is to “bring the story of England to life for over 10 million people each year”. This section highlights some of the unique properties that are worth a visit. There really is something for everyone!
Please remember to advise our Reservations Team if you have English Heritage Membership Card as you may be entitled to a discount.
KENWOOD HOUSE, London
Thursday 18th Sept 2025
Depart Henley: 7.30am
Arrive Kenwood: 10.30am
Depart Kenwood: 3.30pm
Return Henley: 6.30pm
Adult: £69.50
Senior: £68.50
On the edge of Hampstead Heath and surrounded by tranquil landscaped gardens, Kenwood is one of London’s hidden gems. The breathtaking interiors and stunning world-class art collection, which includes Rembrandt’s ‘Self-Portrait with Two Circles’, are free for everyone to enjoy. With children’s activities, a café to relax in and acres of grounds to stretch your legs, there are treats in store for every visitor. A guided house tour is included.
Includes: Admission & Guided House Tour
ELTHAM PALACE, London
Tuesday 13th May 2025
Depart Henley: 8.00am
Arrive Eltham: 11.30am
Depart Eltham: 4.00pm
Return Henley: 7.30pm
Adult: £61.50
Senior: £60.50
Once a medieval palace, then a Tudor royal residence, Eltham Palace was transformed into what it has become today by eccentric millionaires Stephen and Virginia Courtald. Discover their extravagant lifestyle as you step inside their stylish mansion which incorporates original medieval features into a ultra-modern 1930’s design. The intriguing mix of historical features continues into the 19 acres of award-winning gardens.
Includes: Admission with Multimedia Guide
APSLEY HOUSE & WELLINGTON ARCH
IRONBRIDGE & BOSCOBEL HOUSE
Thursday 5th June 2025
Depart Henley: 9.45am
Arrive Ironbridge: 11.15am
Arrive Boscobel: 1.30pm
Return Henley: 5.30pm
Adult: £54.50
Senior: £53.50
Time to visit Ironbridge and its famous bridge before heading over to Boscobel House a timber-framed farmhouse, converted into a hunting lodge by John Giffard of Whiteladies. Experience what life would have been like on a busy Victorian working farm and explore the 17th century garden with its typical box hedging.
Includes: Admission
BRODSWORTH HALL
Monday 23rd June 2025
Depart Henley: 9.00am
Arrive Brodsworth: 11.30am
Depart Brodsworth: 3.30pm
Return Henley: 6.00pm
Adult: £59.50
Senior: £58.50
Brodsworth Hall was built in the 1860’s for the Thellusson family, but as the family’s fortune diminished, the house and gardens gradually fell into decline and disrepair. Today, the Victorian pleasure gardens have been expertly restored to their former glory, and are the perfect place for a family adventure in the fresh air. The gardens are the perfect place for a stroll through the statue walks, the fern dell grotto and the beautiful dells. Includes: Admission
Friday 3rd October 2025
Depart Henley: 8.00am
Arrive Covent Garden: 11.00am
We first head to Covent Garden for some free time to obtain some lunch. After lunch, we head to Apsley House; be amazed by the glittering interiors of the grandest address in the capital, once known as ‘Number 1 London’. Revel in one of the finest art collections in London, with paintings by Velazquez and Rubens, as well as a wonderful collection of silver and porcelain. After Apsley House, we walk to Wellington Arch; set in the heart of royal London, Wellington Arch was built as an original entrance to Buckingham Palace, later becoming a victory arch proclaiming Wellington’s defeat of Napoleon. Visit this spectacular landmark and feast on the glorious panoramas over London from its balconies.
Includes: Free Time in Covent Garden, and Guided Tours at Apsley House and Wellington Arch
Arrive Apsley House: 1.30pm
Return Henley: 7.00pm
Adult: £83.50
Senior: £82.50
RHS Gardens & Flower Shows
The RHS or Royal Horticultural Society is the world’s leading gardening charity and a popular favourite with our customers. They believe that gardens and gardening make the world a nicer place! Here are some of the biggest RHS Flower Shows and Festivals that 2025 has to offer. With 3 world class gardens as well as inspirational flower shows in all corners of the country, there truly is something for everyone! Please advise our Reservations Team if you have a RHS Membership as you may be entitled to a discount.
RHS BRIDGEWATER GARDEN, Near Manchester
Set in historic landscapes, there is 154 acres of green space to explore with much to see. The Weston Walled Garden contains multiple garden rooms with colourful themed borders, complementary sub-gardens and characterful listed buildings. A stroll through Worsley Welcome Garden and the emerging Chinese Streamside Garden offer time for relaxation and thought.
Includes: Admission, Guided Tour & Voucher for hot drink and cake or pastry in café
Tuesday 15th July 2025
Depart Henley: 8.30am | Arrive Bridgewater: 11.30am Depart Bridgewater: 4.00pm | Return Henley: 6.45pm
Adult: £73.50 | Senior: £72.50
RHS HAMPTON COURT PALACE GARDEN FESTIVAL, Surrey
Thursday 3rd July 2025
Depart Henley: 7.45am
Arrive HCP: 11.30am
Depart HCP: 5.00pm
Return Henley: 8.00pm
Adult: £82.50
Senior: £81.50
Admire the innovative show gardens and snap a picture of the stunning flower displays. Watch demonstrations by both celebrity gardeners and chefs around the showgrounds. Plus, get tips on gardening in a changing climate and shop for garden supplies to create your own little oasis at home. With workshops, music and competitions, there’s plenty to discover.
Includes: Admission
RHS CHELSEA FLOWER SHOW, London
We make our way to Chelsea, arriving at the Show for our full day entrance. The world’s most famous flower show is a fabulous pot-pourri of colour, fragrance, seasons and styles which has delighted the world’s gardeners for over 80 years. It features the latest trends from the cream of garden designers and is a feast for the imagination.
Includes: All-Day Admission
Thursday 22nd May 2025
Friday 23rd May 2025
Depart Henley: 7.30am | Arrive Chelsea: 11.00am
Depart Chelsea: 6.00pm | Return Henley: 9.15pm
Adult: £178.50 | Senior: £177.50
RHS HARLOW CARR, Harrogate
Thursday 4th Sept 2025
Depart Henley: 7.45am
Arrive Harlow Carr: 11.15am
Depart Harlow Carr: 3.30pm
Return Henley: 7.00pm
Adult: £61.50
Senior: £60.50
Located on the outskirts of Harrogate, in 68 acres of glorious wooded valley, RHS Harlow Carr captures the essence of Yorkshire within a beautiful garden setting. This ‘must-visit’ garden will inspire and delight all interests with its innovative design, creative planting and practical ideas to take home. The garden design has features evoking the surrounding landscapes including water features, dry stone walling and wooded areas. Particular highlights include the colourful herbaceous borders, wildflower meadows and the alpine zone.
Includes: Admission
RHS Gardens & Flower Shows
RHS MALVERN SPRING FESTIVAL, Worcestershire
Sunday 11th May 2025
Depart Henley: 9.30am
Arrive Malvern: 10.30am
Depart Malvern: 4.30pm
Return Henley: 5.30pm
Adult: £65.50
Senior: £64.50
The region’s biggest and brightest gardening show can be found at the Three Counties Showground with magnificent floral displays, courtyard gardens, floral art show and a rural craft marquee. RHS experts are on hand to give practical advice and there is a whole host of opportunities for gardeners, horticulturists and homemakers.
Includes: Admission
RHS Flower Show Wentworth Woodhouse, is a day out for all the family, with unique gardens, talks and tips, children’s activities, floral installations, markets, stalls and lots of tasty food and drink to enjoy.
Includes: Admission
Thursday 17th July 2025
Depart Henley: 7.45am | Arrive Wentworth: 10.30am
Depart Wentworth: 5.00pm | Return Henley: 7.45pm
Adult: £76.50 | Senior: £75.50
RHS WISLEY GARDENS
Tuesday 29th July 2025
Depart Henley: 8.30am
Arrive Wisley: 11.00am
Depart Wisley: 3.30pm
Return Henley: 6.00pm
Adult: £68.50
Senior: £67.50
MALVERN THREE COUNTIES AUTUMN SHOW, Worcestershire
Sunday 28th Sept 2025
Depart Henley: 9.30am
Arrive Malvern: 10.30am
Depart Malvern: 4.30pm
Return Henley: 5.30pm
Adult: £59.50
Senior: £58.50
Malvern’s annual pageant of food, fruit, forestry and flowers gives a flavour of the countryside at its autumnal best. Enjoy the rich coloured blooms of the show. Marvel at giant vegetable exhibits and relish the taste of homemade food and wine. An action-packed program of entertainment, classic cars, vintage machinery, animal encounters, bargain plants and country crafts complete a tremendous day out.
Includes: Admission
ROYAL THREE COUNTIES SHOW
The region’s biggest celebration of food and farming, Royal Three Counties Show is set to return with a full programme of exciting entertainment. Visitors can enjoy thrilling Main Arena displays, horse around in the Equine Village, meet thousands of animals and browse the artisan Food & Drink Festival for scrumptious local dishes. The show also features countryside shopping, live demonstrations and celebrity guests, as well as a variety of insightful talks, plus fun and educational features to occupy the kids, making it the perfect day out for all ages.
Includes: Admission
Saturday 14th June 2025
Depart Henley: 9.30am | Arrive Malvern: 10.30am
Depart Malvern: 4.30pm | Return Henley: 5.30pm
Adult: £62.50 | Senior: £61.50
Wisley is the historic home of the RHS and houses one of the largest plant collections in the world. The gardens delight through every season: enjoy swathes of bulbs and blossom in spring, unforgettable mixed borders and roses in summer, autumn’s bountiful colours and frost-sparkled walks in winter.
Includes: Admission & Cream Tea Voucher
RHS FLOWER SHOW WENTWORTH WOODHOUSE
Gardens, Parks & Flower Shows
BLENHEIM PALACE FLOWER SHOW, Oxfordshire
Whether you have a small city garden or a large country garden, the show is packed with everything to make your garden & home look fantastic. This event is much more than just horticulture, with celebrity chefs appearing in the Fine Food and Wine Tasting marquees. The Indoor Shopping Village will be stacked with a variety of great gift ideas, handmade crafts, locally sourced goods and unusual products.
Includes: Admission into the Gardens & Flower Show & a Self-Guided Palace Visit
Sunday 29th June 2025
Depart Henley: 8.30am | Arrive Blenheim: 10.00am Depart Blenheim: 4.30pm | Return Henley: 6.00pm
Adult: £69.50 | Senior: £68.50
KEW PALACE & ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, Surrey
Kew Gardens are home to one of the largest, diverse set of living botanical plants set amongst the grounds with collections within the Princess of Wales Conservatory, the Arboretum, Rock Gardens and around Queen Charlotte’s cottage. Explore the beautiful Palace and uncover its intriguing stories, from its origins as a rich merchant’s house to the royal home of George III and members of his family.
Includes: Admission to Palace and Gardens with Self-Led Tour
Friday 18th July 2025
Depart Henley: 8.00am | Arrive Kew Palace: 10.30am Depart Kew Palace: 4.30pm | Return Henley: 7.00pm
Adult: £69.50 | Senior: £68.50
SHREWSBURY FLOWER SHOW, Shropshire
Friday 8th August 2025
Depart Henley: 8.30am
Arrive Shrewsbury: 10.15am
Depart Shrewsbury: 5.00pm
Return Henley: 6.45pm
HIGHGROVE GARDENS & TETBURY, Gloucestershire
Our 1½ hour guided tour will take us on a 2-mile walk through the gardens, which His Majesty King Charles III spent over 40 years transforming into some of the most outstanding and innovative gardens in the country. We also include free time in the beautiful Cotswolds town of Tetbury. 2-course lunch is included after our tour.
Includes: Admission, Guided Gardens Tour & 2-Course Lunch
Monday 4th August 2025
Depart Henley: 8.15am | Arrive Tetbury: 10.15am Depart Highgrove: 4.00pm | Return Henley: 6.00pm
Adult: £135.50 | Senior: £134.50
SANDRINGHAM FLOWER SHOW, Norfolk
Now in its 140th year this is a unique event offering the best in horticulture. Set in the magnificent surroundings of Sandringham Park the show features display gardens by leading designers, around 200 trade stands, a craft marquee, main arena events and a military band.
Includes: Admission (includes entry to Sandringham Gardens & Sandringham Church)
Wednesday 23rd July 2025
Depart Henley: 7.45am | Arrive Sandringham: 11.15am
Depart Sandringham: 4.30pm | Return Henley: 8.00pm
Adult: £67.50 | Senior: £66.50
For more than a century, the Shrewsbury Flower Show has been held in the picturesque setting of Shrewsbury’s beautiful 29-acre Quarry Park. More than three million blooms fill the show’s three huge marquees, with hundreds of displays, live entertainment in the arena, along with home and craft displays. This is not just a show for gardeners; it has something for everyone.
Includes: Admission
Gardens, Parks & Flower Shows
SLIMBRIDGE WILDFOWL TRUST
Tuesday 15th April 2025
Depart Henley: 9.00am
Arrive Slimbridge: 11.30am
Depart Slimbridge: 4.00pm
Return Henley: 5.30pm
Adult: £55.50
Senior: £53.50
The birthplace of modern conservation, this is the ideal place to get closer to nature. Slimbridge reserve was the first WWT centre to be opened in November 1946, thanks to the vision of artist and naturalist Sir Peter Scott and is the ideal place to get closer to nature. It is home to the world’s largest collection of captive wildfowl, swans, geese and ducks.
Includes: Admission with Guided Tour
TRENTHAM ESTATE & GARDENS, Staffordshire
Features include 1830’s Italianate Gardens, restored using top landscape designers, and mile-long lake in the centre, originally laid out by Capability Brown in the 18th century. After a visit to the gardens, explore the Garden Centre or head over to the Shopping Village, for a spot of lunch and to explore the mix of independent and high street leading names shops housed in over 80 timber lodges.
Includes: Admission into the Gardens
Tuesday 16th Sept 2025
Depart Henley: 9.30am | Arrive Trentham: 11.00am
Depart Trentham: 4.00pm | Return Henley: 5.30pm
Adult: £49.50 | Senior: £48.50
FLOWER SHOW
Sunday 17th August 2025
Depart Henley: 8.15am
Arrive Southport: 11.30am
Depart Southport: 4.00pm
Return Henley: 7.15pm Adult:
SPALDING FLOWER PARADE, Lincolnshire
Saturday 10th May 2025
Depart Henley: 7.00am
Arrive Spalding: 9.45am
Depart Spalding: 4.00pm
Return Henley: 7.00pm
Adult: £49.50
Senior: £48.50
After a ten year absence, the world famous Flower Parade came back in 2023. Decorated floats and trailers make their way through the town supported by bands, local groups and more. The Castle Sports Ground will be a hub of family entertainment all day with funfair, live music, food and drink and over 100 classic cars.
Includes: Admission
NESS BOTANIC GARDENS, Near Liverpool
Monday 9th June 2025
Depart Henley: 8.45am
Arrive NBC: 11.30am
Depart NBC: 3.30pm
Return Henley: 7.00pm
Adult: £60.50
Senior: £59.50
Based on the Wirral peninsula, Ness Botanic Gardens offers 64 acres of beautiful gardens, with views of the River Dee and North Wales.
Includes: Admission to Gardens with a Guided Tour
Visitors to Southport Flower Show can enjoy show gardens, floral displays, gardening advice, a pop-up shopping village, cookery demonstrations, live music, entertainment and so much more!
Includes: Ticket to the Show
STAFFORD & THE JUDITH MARY AFTERNOON TEA CRUISE, Staffordshire
The Judith Mary! Originally based at Whaley Bridge, she is reunited with her sister boat for the first time in 32 years, now based in Staffordshire. We first enjoy some free time in Stafford, before joining our cruise for a 2-hour afternoon cruise along the Staff and Worcester Canal.
Includes: 2 Hour Cruise & Afternoon Tea
Friday 16th May 2025
NEW
Depart Henley: 9.15am | Arrive Stafford: 10.30am
Depart Canal: 3.00pm | Return Henley: 4.15pm
Adult: £82.50 | Senior: £81.50
KENNET HORSE-DRAWN BOAT CRUISE, Berkshire
Tuesday 8th July 2025
Depart Henley: 10.00am
Arrive Newbury: 11.45am
Depart Kintbury: 5.00pm
Return Henley: 7.00pm
Adult: £74.50
Senior: £73.50
Relax and unwind on a leisurely horse drawn barge journey through the Berkshire countryside. Just sit back and soak up the beauty of the countryside from a totally different viewpoint. We will be stopping in Newbury for free time and lunch prior to meeting our cruise in Kintbury for our 2½-hour return cruise, pulled by heavy crossedshire horses. Tea & Cake refreshments included.
Includes: Horse-drawn Boat Cruise with Tea & Cake provided
LONDON EYE & AFTERNOON TEA CRUISE
Friday 9th May 2025
Depart Henley: 7.30am
Arrive London: 11.30am
Depart London: 5.15pm
Return Henley: 8.45pm
Adult: £145.50
£144.50
Boats & Cruises
DARTMOUTH STEAM RAILWAY & RIVER CRUISE, South Devon
The Dartmouth Steam Railway runs from Paignton, South Devon, for 7 miles in Great Western tradition along the spectacular Torbay coast to Churston and through the wooded slopes bordering the Dart estuary to Kingswear. Here we take the passenger ‘foot’ ferry across to Dartmouth to board our cruise. Enjoy the wonderful scenery of forestry woodland, secluded creeks and enviable houses along the banks of the River Dart.
Includes: Return Steam Train Ride, Passenger Ferry & Circular River Cruise
Tuesday 12th August 2025
Depart Henley: 6.30am | Arrive Dartmouth: 10.45am
Depart Dartmouth: 5.00pm | Return Henley: 9.30pm
Adult: £89.50 | Senior: £88.50
LLANGOLLEN ‘THOMAS TELFORD’ CANAL CRUISE, Denbighshire
Tuesday 30th Sept 2025
Depart Henley: 8.30am
Arrive Llangollen: 11.15am
Depart Llangollen: 4.45pm
Return Henley: 7.00pm
Adult: £59.50
Senior: £58.50
Time to explore Llangollen and obtain lunch before our 2-hour cruise on the motorised narrow boat ‘Thomas Telford’. Our cruise departs from Froncysyllte and travels over the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct –romantically known as the ‘Stream in the Sky’. Our leisurely cruise continues through the beautiful Vale of Llangollen to Llangollen Wharf where we rejoin our coach for our journey homeward.
Includes: One-way Canal Cruise
Enjoy the unforgettable experience and breathtaking views from the London Eye before we board a Thames cruiser. We pass many well-known landmarks along the way, such as St. Paul’s Cathedral, Shakespeare’s Globe, HMS Belfast and the Tower of London. We enjoy afternoon tea while on board.
Includes: Flight on the London Eye, Thames River Cruise with Afternoon Tea & Courier Service
Boats & Cruises
MANCHESTER SHIP CANAL CRUISE, Liverpool
Our cruise includes a lively commentary from a Blue Badge Guide giving a revealing insight into the facts, history and dramas of one of Britain’s major waterways. Departing from Liverpool, our 6-hour return cruise to Latchford Locks, takes in some spectacular scenery, giving an awe-inspiring sense of how the canal’s construction shaped the North West of England. Includes: Return Manchester Ship Canal Cruise
Thursday 14th August 2025
Depart Henley: 6.30am | Arrive Liverpool: 10.00am Depart Liverpool: 5.00pm | Return Henley: 8.30pm
Adult: £87.50 | Senior: £86.50
WYE VALLEY CRUISE, Symonds Yat West
Spend the morning in Ross-on-Wye with its impressive 17th century market hall and Tudor timbered houses, with the opportunity to obtain lunch. We transfer to Symonds Yat where we join our cruise on the River Wye and learn about the surrounding countryside from the knowledgeable boat master whilst taking in the views. A Cream Tea is included in the nearby 16th century Old Court Manor House afterwards.
Includes: Cream Tea & Wye Valley River Cruise
Monday 14th July 2025
Depart Henley: 10.00am | Arrive Ross-on-Wye: 11.30am Arrive Symonds Yat: 2.45pm | Return Henley: 6.30pm
Adult: £64.50 | Senior: £63.50
RIVER CRUISE WITH CREAM TEA
Friday 2nd May 2025
Depart Henley: 9.00am
Arrive Chester: 12.00pm
River Cruise: 2.30pm
Return Henley: 7.30pm
Adult: £78.50
Senior: £77.50
SHREWSBURY RIVER CRUISE WITH SUNDAY LUNCH, Shropshire
Free time in the morning to explore historical Shrewsbury with its higgledy-piggledy streets, Norman Abbey and black & white Tudor shops and houses. In the afternoon, we join ‘Sabrina’, a modern passenger boat for a 45-minute sailing including live commentary. After the cruise we head over to the ‘Loopy Shrew’ restaurant for Sunday Lunch.
Includes: River Cruise and Sunday Lunch at the ‘Loopy Shrew’
Sunday 1st June 2025
Depart Henley: 8.45am | Arrive Shrewsbury: 10.30am Depart Shrewsbury: 4.30pm | Return Henley: 6.30pm
Adult: £77.50 | Senior: £76.50
SKIPTON CANAL CRUISE
We first head to Skipton for free time on market day. In the afternoon, we join a boat trip for a 2-hour cream tea cruise along the Leeds & Liverpool Canal. As you cruise along the canal, you’ll be treated to breathtaking views of the rolling hills, lush meadows, and quaint villages that define the Yorkshire countryside. Pass through historic bridges, locks, and aqueducts, while learning about the canal’s rich history and local wildlife from the knowledgeable crew.
Monday 2nd June 2025
Depart Henley: 8.00am | Arrive Skipton: 12.00pm Boat Cruise: 2.45pm | Return Henley: 8.45pm
Adult: £72.50 | Senior: £71.50
We spend the morning with free time in Chester. In the afternoon, we join a 2-hour cruise along the River Dee, with a cream tea included on board.
Towns, Cities & Tours
BLACKPOOL ILLUMINATIONS WITH GUIDE
Thursday 23rd Oct 2025
Depart Henley: 10.00am
Arrive Blackpool: 1.30pm
Depart Blackpool: 7.30pm
Return Henley: 11.15pm
Adult: £54.50
Senior: £53.50
At 10 kilometres long, and using over one million bulbs, the Blackpool Illuminations are an awesome spectacle. During the day you can walk the promenade, ascend the famous Tower or visit the Pleasure Beach. As darkness falls, re-join the coach for the highlight of our visit, as we drive through the Illuminations with a guide, who will bring them to life.
Includes: On-board Guided Tour of the Lights
CAMBRIDGE WITH OPEN TOP BUS
Cambridge is a beautiful, historic city, famous for its university and has a wealth of things to see and do. Explore the Gothic splendour of King’s College Chapel, float beneath the Bridge of Sighs or explore some of the other colleges. In the pedestrianised streets, there are delightful tea rooms and bookshops.
Includes: Hop On, Hop Off Bus Ticket
Wednesday 21st May 2025
Depart Henley: 8.45am | Arrive Cambridge: 11.00am
Depart Cambridge: 4.30pm | Return Henley: 6.45pm
Adult: £62.50 | Senior: £61.50
BATH WITH BLUE BADGE GUIDE
Tuesday 21st October 2025
Depart Henley: 8.30am
Arrive Bath: 10.45am
Depart Bath: 5.00pm
Return Henley: 7.15pm
Adult: £55.50
Senior: £54.50
LONDON SHOPPING & AFTERNOON TEA CRUISE
Tuesday 9th Sept 2025
Depart Henley: 8.00am
Arrive Oxford Street: 11.00am
Depart Millenium Pier: 5.15pm
Return Henley: 8.45pm
Adult: £111.50
Senior: £110.50
We start the day with free time in Oxford Street, enjoy the many shops that Oxford Street has to offer! In the afternoon, we include an afternoon tea river cruise.
Includes: Free Time in Oxford Street and Afternoon Tea Cruise
MIDSOMER MURDERS TOUR
You have seen them on television; now visit the places themselves! Visit those idyllic villages in the counties of Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire, where Barnaby is called in to solve a string of murders, from the comfort of our coach, escorted by our Blue Badge Guide.
Tuesday 22nd April 2025
Depart Henley: 9.30am | Return Henley: 7.00pm
Adult: £57.50 | Senior: £56.50
On arrival, we are met by a blue badge guide to join our coach for a coach tour, followed by a walking tour. The rest of the day is free to explore Bath’s city centre. The stunning Georgian architecture is a must see with highlights including the iconic Royal Crescent, the Majestic Circus or the famous Roman Baths.
Includes: Blue Badge Guided Tour & Walking Tour
Heritage Railway Nostalgia
EAST LANCASHIRE RAILWAY DINING EXPERIENCE, Lancashire
Wednesday 4th June 2025
Depart Henley: 8.30am
Arrive Bury: 11.30am
Depart Bury: 2.45pm
Return Henley: 6.00pm
Adult: £104.50
Senior: £103.50
Experience the splendid surrounds of the railway’s luxury dining carriage whilst enjoying a traditional 2-course menu as the beautiful Lancashire countryside passes you by (drinks can be purchased separately on board).
Arriving at Bury, there will be time to visit the Bury Transport Museum if you wish, before boarding the train to Rawtenstall. There is a short stop in Rawtenstall to stretch your legs, before returning.
Includes: Admission to the Museum, Luxury Carriage Train Ride & 2-Course Lunch
KEIGHLEY & WORTH VALLEY RAILWAY
Wednesday 18th June 2025
Depart Henley: 8.30am
Arrive Haworth: 12pm
Depart Oxenhope: 4.00pm
Return Henley: 7.45pm
Adult: £59.50
Senior: £58.50
We travel first to Haworth, a fine Yorkshire hill village with its cobbled main street. We continue to nearby Oxenhope where we join a steam hauled train on the superbly preserved Keighley & Worth Valley Railway. Enjoy a return journey through the heart of Brontë Country –throughout your journey there is lovely countryside made famous in the film classic ‘The Railway Children’.
Includes: Return Train Ride
SNOWDON MOUNTAIN RAILWAY, Llanberis
Tuesday 20th May 2025
Depart Henley: 8.00am
Arrive Llanberis: 12.30pm
Depart Llanberis: 5.30pm
Return Henley: 9.45pm
Adult: £89.50
Senior: £88.50
FFESTINIOG RAILWAY & PORTMEIRION, Gwynedd
Thursday 26th June 2025
Depart Henley: 7.15am
Arrive Blaenau Ffestiniog: 11.15am
Arrive Portmeirion: 1.00pm
Return Henley: 8.00pm
Adult: £88.50
Senior: £87.50
We drive to Blaenau Ffestiniog where we join the historic Ffestiniog Railway for a 13½-mile memorable train ride to Porthmadog. We include an afternoon tea box onboard. Upon arrival into Porthmadog, we continue to Portmeirion, an Italianate village overlooking the shores of Cardigan Bay, where you can wander around the shops and houses where the classic TV series ‘The Prisoner’ was filmed.
Includes: Train Ride with Afternoon Tea Box and Admission to Portmeirion
LLANGOLLEN STEAM RAILWAY, Denbighshire
Sunday 21st Sept 2025
Depart Henley: 7.45am
Arrive Corwen: 10.45am
Depart Corwen: 3.45pm
Return Henley: 6.45pm
Adult: £67.50
Senior: £66.50
The Llangollen Railway forms part of the Old Ruabon to Barmouth Line and was reopened in 1975 after the branch line was closed in the 1960’s. We join the train in Corwen as it embarks on a picturesque trip through the Dee Valley within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. We arrive in Llangollen with plenty of time to explore this interesting market town known as the Gateway to North Wales before returning back to Corwen, to re-join our coach.
Includes: Return Train Ride
At 3,560ft (1,085m), Mount Snowdon is the highest mountain in England and Wales. Travel along at 5mph on the only rackand-pinion railway in the UK, which is without doubt one of the most spectacular railway journeys. Prior to boarding our train, we can watch a free film presentation on the area and then we’re off. Our train journey will take us to the Summit Hafod Eryri, and lasts approximately 2½-hours, including a half-hour stop at the Summit to enjoy the amazing scenery and spectacular views.
Includes: Return Train Ride
STEAMING THROUGH THE COTSWOLDS TO CHELTENHAM
Tuesday 5th August 2025
Depart Henley: 8.45am
Arrive Broadway: 9.45am
Depart Broadway: 3.45pm
Return Henley: 4.45pm
Adult: £65.50
Senior: £64.50
VALE OF RHEIDOL RAILWAY
Thursday 24th April 2025
Depart Henley: 8.00am
Arrive Aberystwyth: 12.00pm
Depart Aberystwyth: 5.15pm
Return Henley: 9.15pm
Adult: £75.50
Senior: £74.50
Board the Gloucestershire and Warwickshire Railway on an enchanting 28-mile round trip through the Cotswold Hills with glorious views across the Vale of Evesham. Departing from Broadway, we journey via Toddington, Winchcombe, over to Cheltenham Racecourse. Here our coach is waiting to take us into Cheltenham for a few hours before meeting the coach to head back to the station for the return journey.
Includes: Return Train Ride from Broadway to Cheltenham
Heritage Railway Nostalgia
WEST SOMERSET SEASIDE & STEAM, Minehead
Thursday 31st July 2025
Depart Henley: 8.15am
Arrive Bishops Lydeard: 11.30am
Depart Minehead: 4.00pm
Return Henley: 7.45pm
Adult: £69.50
Senior: £68.50
Sit back, relax and take a nostalgic journey through some of Wales’ most spectacular scenery. We travel to Aberystwyth where there is free time for lunch before we board the train and travel through wide open fields, woodland and rugged mountain scenery, climbing to a height of 700ft before arriving at Devils Bridge. There is a little time to explore the shop and café before we return to Aberystwyth where our coach will be waiting.
Includes: Return Train Ride
We travel to Bishops Lydeard in Somerset, to board the charming West Somerset Railway for a 20-mile ride over to Minehead, with views of the Quantock Hills and the Bristol Channel.
Sitting on the edge of the National Park, Minehead offers traditional seaside fun, with its promenade and mile-long pebble beach near the harbour, that gives views across to Wales.
The afternoon is free to enjoy this attractive resort.
Includes: Single Journey Train Ride from Bishops Lydeard to Minehead
TALYLLYN RAILWAY SLATE TRAIL
NEW
Thursday 12th June 2025
Depart Henley: 7.30am
Arrive Tywyn Wharf: 11.00am
Depart Tywyn Wharf: 4.15pm
Return Henley: 7.45pm
Adult: £93.50
Senior: £92.50
ABERGAVENNY & BRECON BEACON MOUNTAIN RAILWAY
Tuesday 1st July 2025
Depart Henley: 8.30am
Arrive Abergavenny: 10.30am
Depart: 4.30pm
Return Henley: 6.30pm
Adult: £65.50 Senior: £64.50
Enjoy your own Railway Adventure and travel in style in our original Vintage Carriages, hauled by one of our original Victorian Locomotives, with this chance to spend the day exploring the beautiful Fathew Valley. With guides travelling with you on the train, learn about the rich history of the railway, the quarry it served and its part in the Slate Landscape of Northwest Wales UNESCO World Heritage Site. Includes: Guides on Board Train, Narrow Gauge Railway Museum Guided Tour and Cream Tea
We head to the bustling market town of Abergavenny with time to explore and obtain lunch. Afterwards, we travel along the ‘Heads of the Valleys’ road to Pant, where we enjoy a return ride behind a vintage steam locomotive. We pass through beautiful scenery into the Brecon Beacons National Park, travelling the full length of the Taf Fechan Reservoir to Torpantau.
Includes: Return Train Ride
Please note arrival and return times are approximate and subject to operational and traffic conditions
© The Talyllyn Railway Company
Royal Residences
BUCKINGHAM PALACE & COVENT GARDEN, London
We start the morning with free time in Covent Garden before we head over for an afternoon visit to Buckingham Palace. Explore the lavishly furnished State Rooms containing some of the greatest treasures from the Royal Collection including rare paintings, precious sculptures, exquisite examples of porcelain and some of the finest furniture in the world.
Includes: Admission to The State Rooms at Buckingham Palace
Sunday 13th July 2025
Depart Henley: 7.00am | Arrive Covent Garden: 11.00am
Depart London: 5.00pm | Return Henley: 8.30pm
Adult: £79.50 | Senior: £78.50
SANDRINGHAM HOUSE WITH AFTERNOON
Sandringham House was built in 1870 for King Edward VII. The principal ground floor apartments, used by the Royal Family, have collections of porcelain, jade, furniture and family portraits. Sixty acres of glorious grounds, described as the finest of the Royal gardens, surround the House and offer beauty and colour throughout the seasons. We include an Afternoon Tea in the Sandringham Restaurant.
Includes: Admission with Self-Guided Tour & Afternoon Tea
Friday 22nd August 2025
Depart Henley: 8.00am | Arrive Sandringham: 11.30am Depart Sandringham: 4.30pm | Return Henley: 8.00pm
Adult: £109.50 | Senior: £108.50
KENSINGTON PALACE, London
Monday 16th June 2025
Depart Henley: 8.45am
Arrive Kensington Palace: 11.30am
Depart Kensington Palace: 4.30pm
Return Henley: 7.15pm
Adult: £70.50
Senior: £69.50
HAMPTON COURT PALACE, London
The magnificent red brick Tudor Palace built by Cardinal Wolsey in 1520 and is involved with 500 years of royal history. Our visit includes a guided tour, taking in Henry VIII’s State Apartments, containing exquisite tapestries, the Chapel Royal with the country’s most resplendent Tudor ceiling and the Tudor Kitchens where you’ll find a roaring log fire and boiling cauldrons. The landscaped grounds include the famous Maze.
Includes: Admission with Self-Led Tour
Tuesday 26th August 2025
Depart Henley: 8.15am | Arrive HCP: 11.30am Depart HCP: 4.30pm | Return Henley: 8.00pm
Adult: £74.50 | Senior: £73.50
WINDSOR CASTLE
Windsor Castle is the oldest and largest inhabited castle in the world. On our arrival, witness the “Changing of the Guard”, then step inside St Georges Chapel, the location of many royal weddings, the intimate rooms of Charles II State Apartments and the vast area of the Waterloo Chamber which are all furnished with major paintings and artworks from the Royal Collection.
Includes: Admission & Self-Led Tour of the Castle
Thursday 21st August 2025
Depart Henley: 8.00am | Arrive Windsor: 10.00am Depart Windsor: 5.00pm | Return Henley: 7.00pm
Adult: £74.50 | Senior: £73.50
Explore the birthplace of Queen Victoria and home to young royals for over 300 years. Walk in the footsteps of royalty in the magnificent King’s State Apartments and Queen’s State Apartments.
Includes: Admission
Courtesy Sandringham Estate
ALTHORP HOUSE & CASTLE ASHBY GARDENS
We first visit Castle Ashby Gardens and its 35 acres of extensive gardens, combination of several styles including the romantic Italian Gardens, the unique Orangery and impressive Arboretum. In the afternoon we head over to Althorp House to learn the fascinating history of the Spencer family and discover the peaceful Round Oval Lake Temple, dedicated to the memory of HRH, Diana Princess of Wales, who spent her childhood years at Althorp.
Includes: Admission to Castle Ashby Gardens & Menagerie and Althorp House
Friday 4th July 2025
Depart Henley: 9.00am | Arrive Castle Ashby Gardens: 10.30am
Depart Althorp: 4.00pm | Return Henley: 5.15pm
Adult: £82.50 | Senior: £81.50
CHAVENAGE HOUSE, Gloucestershire
Monday 21st July 2025
Depart Henley: 8.30am
Arrive Chavenage House: 10.30am
Depart Cirencester 4.45pm
Return Henley: 6.30pm
Adult: £79.50
Senior: £78.50
Chavenage House, an Elizabethan house of mellow Cotswold stone, is a family home also used as a TV & film location, most recently BBC’s popular ‘Poldark’ series. Visitors can escape into the peaceful surroundings of a Cotswold manor, virtually unchanged for 400 years. We take a tour of the house followed by an included lunch, before heading to the nearby market town, Cirencester, for some free time.
Includes: Admission, Refreshments on arrival, Tour of House & 2-Course Lunch
WADDESDON MANOR (NT), Buckinghamshire
Friday 5th Sept 2025
Depart Henley: 9.00am
Arrive Waddesdon: 10.30am
Depart Waddesdon: 4.00pm
Return Henley: 5.45pm
Adult: £98.50
Senior: £97.50
Historic Houses & Castles
BELVOIR CASTLE, Leicestershire
Grade-I-listed Belvoir Castle crowns a Lincolnshire hilltop, overlooking 16,000 acres of sweeping countryside vistas. From the elegance of the Elizabeth Saloon and the majesty of the State Dining Room to the delights of the Regents Gallery and the military splendour of the Guard Room, Belvoir possesses one of the most stunning interiors of the period.
Includes: Admission to the Castle with a Guided Tour & Self-Led Tour of the Gardens
Friday 13th June 2025
Depart Henley: 9.15am | Arrive Belvoir Castle: 11.00am
Depart Belvoir Castle: 4.00pm | Return Henley: 5.45pm
Adult: £59.50 | Senior: £58.50
HIGHCLERE CASTLE
Tuesday 22nd July 2025
Depart Henley: 8.15am
Arrive Highclere: 10.00am
Depart Highclere: 3.30pm
Return Henley: 5.30pm
Adult: £71.50
Senior: £70.50
The castle is the ancestral home of the Earls of Carnarvon, and is one of England’s most important Victorian castles. Set in spectacular parkland, its stunning state rooms include the Saloon, Music Room and Library. The Castle was one of the major film locations for the popular TV programme ‘Downton Abbey,’ with the movie having recently been in production back in the grounds.
Includes: Self-Guided Visit of the Castle, Egyptian Exhibition & Gardens
Waddesdon is the last remaining complete example of ‘le style Rothschild’. Step inside the House to discover the Rothschild’s unique art collection, with 45 rooms combining the highest quality French furniture and decorative arts from the 18th century. We then head to the Manor Restaurant to enjoy a classic cream tea before exploring the beautiful, landscaped gardens and a magnificent aviary.
Includes: Admission to House & Grounds & Cream Tea *Reduction available for National Trust members*
Historic Houses & Castles
RODE HALL & GARDENS
NEW
Wednesday 3rd September 2025
Depart Henley: 8.45am
Arrive Rode Hall: 11.00am
Depart Rode Hall: 3.30pm
Return Henley: 5.30pm
Adult: £55.50
Senior: £54.50
STOWE HOUSE
Tuesday 29th April 2025
Depart Henley: 9.30am
Arrive Stowe House: 11.00am
Depart Stowe House: 4.30pm
Return Henley: 6.00pm
Adult: £58.50
Senior: £57.50
Rode Hall is a beautiful early eighteenth century country house with a fine collection of porcelain and extensive gardens set in a Repton landscape.
Home to the Wilbraham family since 1669, the extensive grounds boast a woodland garden, formal garden designed by Nesfield in 1860, a stunning two-acre walled kitchen garden, which provides produce for the farmers’ market and tearooms and a new Italian garden.
Includes: Admission and Guided Tour
BOUGHTON HOUSE
NEW
Monday 29th September 2025
Depart Henley: 9.30am
Arrive Boughton House: 11.00am
Depart Boughton House: 4.30pm
Return Henley: 6.00pm
Adult: £62.50
Senior: £61.50
See the estate in its entirety as you would have as a visitor in the 1800’s. Discover rooms imitating ancient worlds and classical ruins, reflecting the flamboyant characters of its creators. And don’t miss the ceilings and walls decorated with hidden messages that hint at the family’s former power. In the afternoon, we visit Stowe Gardens. Take in views of the rolling expanses of grass which are framed by artfully placed trees and shrubs and reflected in tranquil stretches of water.
Includes: Guided Tour, Refreshments and Admission
Monday 18th August 2025
Depart Henley: 9.30am
Arrive Weston Park: 11.00am
Depart Weston Park: 3.30pm
Return Henley: 5.00pm
Adult: £49.50
Senior: £48.50
Discover one of Britain’s grandest and best-preserved stately homes. Enjoy the world-renowned collection of fine art, furniture, tapestries, porcelain and carpets. Boughton also has some of the best-preserved baroque State Rooms in the British Isles. We start with a guided house tour, followed by time for lunch, followed by a guided tour of the estate on board the coach. We then have some time to explore the gardens at leisure.
Includes: Guided House Tour and Coach Tour
THE WORKHOUSE AND INFIRMARY
Wednesday 14th May 2025
Depart Henley: 8.45am
Arrive The Workhouse: 11.00am
Depart The Workhouse: 3.30pm
Return Henley: 5.45pm
Adult: £55.50
Senior: £54.50
Built in 1824 as a last resort for many people, this rural workhouse is one of the best preserved and most complete in England. It was designed to house around 160 inmates, who lived and worked in a strictly segregated environment with virtually no contact between the old and infirm, able-bodied men and women, and children. Upon arrival, we will have a guided tour of The Workhouse, with free time after.
Includes: Admission and Guided Tour
The House at Weston is home to a world class collection of fine and decorative arts, some of which dates back over 500 years for you to discover. The Formal Gardens that surround the House include the sunken Italian Gardens, the scented Rose Garden and Lady Anne’s Memorial Garden. Includes: Admission
Behind The Scenes
BOMBAY SAPPHIRE DISTILLERY & WINCHESTER
We start the day with some free time in Winchester, a city steeped in history, Winchester is England’s ancient capital and former seat of King Alfred the Great. In the afternoon, we head to Bombay Sapphire Distillery for a fully guided tour, where you can also make your own complimentary Gin & Tonic.
Includes: Free Time in Winchester & Guided Tour
Thursday 8th May 2025
Depart Henley: 8.00am | Arrive Winchester: 10.45am Arrive Distillery: 1.30pm | Return Henley: 6.30pm
Adult: £60.50 | Senior: £59.50
NEW
CORONATION STREET TOUR, Salford
Join a guided tour which includes Coronation Street itself as well as neighbouring Rosamund and Victoria Streets. Peek around the Victoria Street expansions, home to the Police Station and North tram stop where numerous arrests and departures have taken place! Find out the gossip in The Rovers, stop for a natter in Roys Rolls and follow in the footsteps of your favourite characters down those famous cobbles.
Includes: Free Time in Salford Quays, followed by our Afternoon Coronation Street Tour
Sunday 14th
September 2025
Depart Henley: 8.00am
Arrive Salford Quays: 11.00am
Arrive Studios: 1.20pm
Return Henley: 7.00pm
Adult: £79.50
Senior: £78.50
BEHIND THE SCENES OF THE ROYAL COURTS OF JUSTICE, London
Monday 7th July 2025
Depart Henley: 9.00am
Arrive Royal Courts of Justice: 12.00am
Depart Covent Garden: 4.30pm
Return Henley: 8.00pm
Adult: £73.50
Senior: £72.50
EMMERDALE VILLAGE TOUR, Leeds
NEW
Go behind the scenes of the courts and hear stories of the most famous cases. With miles of enchanting corridors and stunning 19th century Gothic architecture, it is easy to immerse yourself into the history of the courts. We start with a guided tour, followed by free time in Covent Garden.
Includes: Guided Tour and Free Time in Covent Garden
HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT, Westminster
Saturday 13th September 2025
Depart Henley: 8.00am
Arrive London: 11.30am
Depart London: 5.15pm
Return Henley: 9.15pm
Adult: £89.50
Senior: £88.50
Sunday 15th June 2025
Depart Henley: 8.45am
Arrive Leeds: 12.00pm
Arrive Village Tour: 3.05pm
Return Henley: 9.00pm
Adult: £82.50
Senior: £81.50
One of the most picturesque TV sets with its rolling green hills and stone-clad shops! As the cast and crew down their scripts for the weekend, we’ll take you to Leeds before joining the afternoon Guided Tour of the scenic farming village as you get up close and personal at the Woolpack, visit Bob’s café, step inside the village church plus saunter around the rows of stone cottages.
Includes: Free time in Leeds, followed by our Afternoon Emmerdale Village Tour
Free time for lunch in Covent Garden before our visit to the ‘Cradle of Democracy’. On arrival at the Sovereign’s Entrance, we are met by our guide and proceed up the stairs used by the Queen for the State Opening of Parliament. Discover the Queen’s Robing Room, the Royal Gallery, the Chamber of the House of Lords, through the Central Lobby into the House of Commons and Westminster Hall.
Includes: Admission and Guided Tour of Houses of Parliament
Museums & Exhibitions
ANDERTON BOAT LIFT & JODRELL BANK
As seen on TV in BBC’s ‘Stargazing Live’ series, Jodrell is a great day out for all to enjoy. Experiment with sound waves in the ‘Whispering Dishes’ exhibit, marvel at the magnificent Lovell Telescope and explore the wonders of the universe in the ‘Space Pavilion’ exhibit. The historic Anderton Boat Lift is where we take a combined lift and river cruise to see this magnificent Victorian boat lift in action, and cruise along the picturesque River Weaver to Northwich and back.
Includes: Admissions to both venues with Boat Lift & River Cruise
Sunday 18th May 2025
Depart Henley: 8.00am | Arrive Anderton Boat Lift: 10.00am Depart Jodrell Bank: 4.15pm | Return Henley: 6.30pm
Adult: £72.50 | Senior: £71.50
CRICH TRAMWAY VILLAGE
History comes to life in this multi period event. Meet the Ferrers Household as they demonstrate medieval crafts, weaponry and household tasks. Learn Victorian parlour games and manners and attend a Victorian Music Hall show. Find out about the life of a tram crew in the 1940’s and much more.
Includes: Admission
Tuesday 24th June 2025
Depart Henley: 9.30am | Arrive Crich: 11.00am Depart Crich: 4.00pm | Return Henley: 5.30pm
Adult: £61.50 | Senior: £60.50
Tuesday 14th October 2025
Depart Henley: 7.00am
Arrive Royal Mint: 10.00am
Depart Welsh Mine: 3.30pm
Return Henley: 5.30pm
Adult: £65.50
Senior: £64.50
BLISTS HILL
Part of the Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust group and one of the most popular attractions in Shropshire –a fantastic living outdoor museum where all the staff dress in period costume. Step back to a time & place where traditional life and industry sat side by side at the dawn of the modern age. Visit Victorian shops and cottages, taste authentic food & sweets and join craftspeople demonstrating their trades in the recreated working town.
Includes: Admission
Friday 25th July 2025
Depart Henley: 10.15am | Arrive Blists Hill: 11.30am
Depart Blists Hill: 3.45pm | Return Henley: 5.00pm
Adult: £56.50 | Senior: £55.50
‘ENIGMA’ – THE CODE BREAKERS’ STATION
Explore and experience the top secret world of iconic WWII Codebreaking Huts and Blocks set within an atmospheric Victorian estate, where 12,000 people worked in complete secrecy. Perhaps join a Guided Tour (tour tickets can be collected on the day) or collect a multimedia guide and listen to an audio account about the history of the site, the buildings and the people that worked there.
Includes: Admission and Free Flow Visit
*Please note access to Colossus & the National Museum of Computing are NOT included*
Wednesday 8th October 2025
Depart Henley: 8.45am | Arrive Bletchley Park: 10.45am Depart Bletchley Park: 4.00pm | Return Henley: 5.45pm
Adult: £65.50 | Senior: £64.50
We start our day with the Royal Mint Factory Tour Experience, where you will learn all about where UK coins are made and gain a fascinating insight into the history of The Royal Mint. We continue on to Rhondda Heritage Park for our Welsh Mine Experience, where you can enjoy a unique experience at this authentic coal mine in the South Wales Valleys.
Includes: Royal Mint Admission & Guided Tour, Welsh Coal Mining Experience
Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust
PORT SUNLIGHT MUSEUM & VILLAGE, Wirral
The village was built to house Levers ‘sunlight soap’ factory workers, but today is home to a fascinating museum, beautiful architecture, world class art gallery and stunning parkland. Enjoy a guided coach tour of the village and step back in time and visit the Edwardian worker’s cottage, explore the recreated rooms and uncover what home life was like over a century ago.
Includes: Guided Coach Tour of Village and Museum Admission
Thursday 29th May 2025
Depart Henley: 7.45am | Arrive Port Sunlight: 11.00am Depart Port Sunlight: 4.30pm | Return Henley: 7.30pm
Adult: £54.50 | Senior: £53.50
MIDDLEPORT POTTERY
Middleport Pottery was built by Burgess & Leigh in the late nineteenth century. This Grade II listed pottery is the UK’s last working Victorian potbank in continuous production, and after 130 years Middleport Pottery remains home to world-famous Burleigh Pottery that is all made here onsite. Our visit includes refreshments on arrival, virtual factory tour, cream tea, and heritage trail. On this self-led trail you get access to The Historic Bottle Oven, How we lived at Harper Street, “The Duchess” Steam Engine, Europe’s largest collection of Moulds, and much more!
Includes: Admission, Virtual Factory Tour and Cream Tea
Thursday 25th September 2025
Depart: 10.15am | Arrive Middleport Pottery: 12.00pm Depart Middleport Pottery: 4.00pm | Return Henley: 6.00pm
Adult: £68.50 | Senior: £67.50
SHAKESPEARE’S GLOBE MUSEUM, London
Thursday 1st May 2025
Depart Henley: 7.45am
Arrive London: 11.00am
Depart London: 4.30pm
Return Henley: 7.45pm Adult: £76.50
£75.50
Museums & Exhibitions
NORTON PRIORY
Norton Priory Museum & Gardens, situated on the edge of Runcorn, is one of Cheshire’s hidden gems. Once home to a medieval church, this is the most excavated monastic site in Europe. Visitors can explore the 12th century undercroft with beautiful vaulted ceiling and the priory ruins showing the layout of the medieval buildings.
Includes: Admission
Tuesday 7th October 2025
Depart Henley: 8.30am | Arrive Norton Priory: 11.00am Depart Norton Priory: 3.30pm | Return Henley: 6.00pm
Adult: £55.50 | Senior: £54.50
BROOKLANDS MUSEUM & CONCORDE EXPERIENCE
Brooklands, the birthplace of British Motorsport and Aviation, houses the world’s first purpose-built motor racing circuit, an amazing collection of supercars, as well as a Concorde supersonic jet. Following a Guided Tour of the museum, we then include the Concorde Experience which includes viewing Concorde memorabilia, learning its history plus a virtual flight on board. With free time for lunch in the on-site café, plus a chance to wander around the exhibitions and visit the museum gift shop, it’s a day not to be missed.
Includes: Admission, Guided Tour & Concorde Experience
Thursday 2nd October 2025
Depart Henley: 8.15am | Arrive Brooklands: 11.00am Depart Brooklands: 4.30pm | Return: 7.15pm
Adult: £84.50 | Senior: £83.50
The original Globe Theatre was built in 1599. Step back in time as a fascinating guided tour explores the life of Shakespeare and the London where he lived and hear about the reconstruction of the theatre in the 1990’s. Explore the walk-through exhibition and travel through 400 years of fascinating history. Then free time to obtain lunch and perhaps visit the nearby Tate Modern Gallery (free entry).
Includes: Admission and Guided Tour of the Globe
Shows
BRICK
LANE MUSIC HALL ‘WEST END TO BROADWAY!’, London
This authentic London music hall hosts a riot of old time music and comedy at the historic Brick Lane Music Hall. Today, it draws in regular crowds of enthusiasts with a quest for good, old-styled entertainment. Enjoy a 3-course lunch, followed by a show featuring some of the great songs from our favourite musicals from the West End to Broadway –an all-singing, all-dancing, extravaganza!
Includes: Show with a 3-Course Lunch
Friday 10th October 2025
Depart Henley: 8.45am | Arrive London: 12.30pm
Depart London: 5.15pm | Return Henley: 8.15pm
Adult: £99.50 | Senior: £98.50
ROYAL ALBERT HALL – MAXIM VENGEROV PERFORMS SIBELIUS, RPO
‘You could never accuse violinist Maxim Vengerov of playing it safe’ wrote one critic – going on to praise ‘the sense of meaning and purpose… and, above all, that effortless charisma’. But perhaps it’s easiest to come and hear for yourself, as Vengerov summons the fire and ice of Sibelius’ windswept Violin Concerto. Includes: Stalls Seats
NEW
BUXTON & THE INTERNATIONAL GILBERT AND SULLIVAN FESTIVAL
Our journey takes us to visit the spa town of Buxton, home to the UK’s highest opera house. After some free time for lunch, we’ll then invite you to take your seats in the Buxton Opera House for the afternoon matinee showing of “The Pirates of Penzance” by the acclaimed National Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Company.
Includes: ‘THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE’ – MATINEE PERFORMANCE 2.30pm (MID STALLS)
Sunday 2nd August 2025
Depart Henley: 8.30am | Arrive Buxton: 11.00am
Depart Buxton: 5.30pm | Return Henley: 7.45pm
Adult: £79.50 | Senior: £78.50
THE MILL AT SONNING – ‘DON’T ROCK THE BOAT’
In a wild ride down the Thames, the tranquil river waters turn into a storm in a teacup as Robin Hawdon’s brilliant comedy unfolds!
Picture this. Brash, selfmade property tycoon Arthur Bullhead is on a mission to seal the deal of his dreams. But instead of a boardroom, he chooses the quirky setting of his converted riverside barge, the Bunty, for a weekend getaway with the local planning committee chairman and his unsuspecting family.
Sunday 25th May 2025
Depart Henley: 9.00am | Arrive London: 12.30pm
Depart London: 5.30pm | Return Henley: 9.00pm
Adult: £94.50 | Senior: £93.50
KILWORTH HOUSE – 42ND STREET
NEW
Wednesday 9th July 2025
Depart Henley: 10.30am
Arrive Kilworth House: 11.45am
Depart Kilworth House: 5.30pm
Return Henley: 6.30pm
Adult: £128.50
Senior: £127.50
Includes: Centre Seat Ticket with a 2-Course Lunch
Saturday 16th August 2025
Depart Henley: 9.30am | Arrive: 11.45am
Depart: 5.00pm | Return Henley: 7.30pm
Adult: £125.50 | Senior: £124.50
Step into a dazzling world of glitz and glamour with “42nd Street”. This quintessential Broadway classic transports you to the golden age of musical theatre, where dreams were just a tap dance away. Join us for an unforgettable experience as we follow the journey of a small-town girl, Peggy Sawyer, who arrives in New York City ready to make her big break. A 3-course lunch is included before the show.
Includes: Show Tickets and 3-Course Lunch
HARRY POTTER STUDIO TOUR
Warner Bros. Harry Potter Studio Tour – an amazing opportunity to explore the home of all 8 of the fantasy films. Discover the Great Hall, Gringotts Bank, Diagon Alley, The Forbidden Forest plus never-before-seen treasures including beautiful sets, costumes and props including the original Hogwarts Express on Platform 9¾. A truly magical day out!
Includes: Harry Potter Studio Tour
Thursday 28th August 2025
Depart Henley: 9.00am | Arrive Studios: 11.30am
Depart: 4.30pm | Return Henley: 7.00pm
Adult: £107.50 | Senior: £106.50
TOWER OF LONDON
Despite the Tower of London’s grim reputation as a place of torture and death, within its walls you will also discover the history of a royal palace, an armoury and a powerful fortress. Discover the priceless Crown Jewels, join an iconic Beefeater on a tour and hear their bloody tales. Stand where famous heads have rolled, learn the legend of the Tower’s ravens, and much more! Includes: Admission
LONGLEAT SAFARI PARK, Wiltshire
Longleat House is a masterpiece of Elizabethan architecture which contains one of the most significant private collections in Britain. We start our visit by getting close to lions, tigers and giraffes in the Safari Park – many of them ‘stars’ of BBC’s ‘Animal Park’, then perhaps join a Safari Boat or the Longleat Railway. With 11 attractions to explore there is something for everyone!
Includes: Morning Tour of the Safari Park and Afternoon Visit to the Ground Floor of the House
Sunday 27th April 2025
Depart Henley: 7.45am | Arrive Longleat: 10.45am
Depart: 5.00pm | Return Henley: 8.00pm
Adult: £80.50 | Senior: £79.50
OSBORNE HOUSE BY HOVERCRAFT, Isle of Wight
We arrive in to Southsea, where we take a hovercraft flight over to Ryde on Isle of Wight. A local coach then picks us up and takes us to Osborne House. Enjoy the best part of a day with this day trip to Queen Victoria and Prince Albert’s family home. Take a glimpse into the private life of the royal family at Osborne and explore the vast estate.
Includes: Flights on Hovercraft, Coach Transfer to Osborne and Admission to Osborne
Monday 28th July 2025
Depart Henley: 8.00am | Arrive London: 11.30am Depart: 5.30pm | Return Henley: 8.30pm
Adult: £81.50 | Senior: £80.50
NORFOLK LAVENDER & HUNSTANTON
Thursday 7th August 2025
Depart Henley: 8.00am
Arrive Norfolk Lavender: 11.30am
Arrive Hunstanton: 1.45pm
Return Henley: 8.00pm Adult: £79.50 Senior:
Sunday 24th August 2025
Depart Henley: 8.00am | Arrive Southsea: 11.15am
Depart Southsea: 4.45pm | Return Henley: 8.00pm
Adult: £99.50 | Senior: £98.50
Founded in 1932, Norfolk Lavender is England’s premier lavender farm, renowned worldwide and has nearly 100 acres of lavender under cultivation. Free flow visit is included, followed by a visit to Hunstanton. Includes: Admission
Airshows
DUXFORD SUMMER AIR SHOW
In the air, on the ground and all around: get ready for sky high entertainment! Fuel your senses with fast flying, all action aerobatics in the air above and a jam-packed programme of entertainment on the ground below at the family-friendly Duxford Summer Air Show.
Includes: Admission
Sunday 22nd June 2025
Depart Henley: 8.00am | Arrive Duxford: 10.45am
Depart Duxford: 6.00pm | Return Henley: 8.45pm
Adult: £89.50 | Senior: £88.50
RAF FAIRFORD INTERNATIONAL AIR TATTOO
Sunday 20th July 2025
Depart Henley: 7.30am
Arrive Fairford: 9.30am
Depart Fairford: 6.30pm
Return Henley: 8.30pm
Adult: £100.50
Senior: £99.50
Known as the “Wimbledon” of air shows, few events can rival the intensity, drama and spectacle on offer at the world’s greatest air show. On display will be modern military and classic aircraft and you’ll be able to enjoy hours of flying spectaculars including fly-past’s and unique formations. You can expect to see the Red Arrows aerobatic team alongside the finest pilots from around the world. Includes: Admission
EASTBOURNE INTERNATIONAL AIR SHOW
Friday 15th August 2025
Depart Henley: 8.00am
Arrive Eastbourne: 12.00pm
Depart Eastbourne: 5.00pm
Return Henley: 9.00pm
Adult: £49.50
Senior: £48.50
RAF COSFORD AIR SHOW, Near Telford
The Royal Air Force’s only official air show, Cosford Air Show, is one of the largest events in the West Midlands and includes a packed flying schedule offering non-stop entertainment with over six hours programmed flying displays. On the ground you will find hundreds of exhibits, stalls, trade stands and military demonstrations including WWII aircraft, the Vintage Village, classic vehicles plus exciting live aerobatic displays.
Includes: Admission
Sunday 8th June 2025
Depart Henley: 9.00am | Arrive Cosford: 10.15am
Depart Cosford: 6.00pm | Return Henley: 7.15pm
Adult: £69.50 | Senior: £68.50
WELSH NATIONAL AIR SHOW, Swansea
Sunday 6th July 2025
Depart Henley: 7.30am
Arrive Swansea: 11.00am
Depart Swansea: 5.30pm
Return Henley: 9.00pm
Adult: £49.50
Senior: £48.50
Some of the best pilots and flying displays in the world use the natural amphitheatre of Swansea Bay to pull off incredible aerial acrobatics. From jets to helicopters to the incredible Red Arrows, it’s not to be missed. Plenty of action on the ground too as Swansea Prom is also transformed with ground displays, VR experiences, musicians and live bands, demonstrations, rides and more!
One of Europe’s biggest seafront airshows, Eastbourne International Airshow attracts huge crowds along the 2 mile flying display line on Eastbourne seafront.
Featuring four days of flying displays, military exhibitions, ground attractions, children’s entertainment, fireworks, tribute shows and more, marvel at the fast jets, historic warbirds and precision aerobatic teams, as they perform across Eastbourne’s stunning seafront.
Making Enquiries & Booking your Excursions
INFORMATION AND ADVICE
Contact our Travel Office at Henley in Arden. Callers are welcome at our offices at Liveridge Hill, (on the Birmingham Road A3400, just north of Henley) where there is ample free parking. You will find our cheerful staff happy to answer any queries you may have.
EXCURSION & SHOWTIME BOOKINGS
To make a provisional booking, a simple telephone call is all that is needed. We will hold places for you without obligation for 7 days. You can book directly with our Travel Office, through an appointed Travel Agent, or on-line at www.johnsonscoaches.co.uk.
Please note that provisional bookings will be cancelled automatically if payment is not received within 7 days.
CONFIRMATION OF BOOKING:
In order to confirm your booking, we require payment in full at the time of booking. Once payment is received, we will send your confirmation/receipt, the number and location of seats booked. Pick-up times will be confirmed within five days of the excursion departure date. Please check your confirmation details carefully, as any alterations and pick-up point changes within 8 days of the excursion will incur a £10 per booking administration charge.
METHODS OF PAYMENT:
Payment can be made via debit/credit card. If paying by cheque, please make cheques payable to ‘Johnsons (Henley) LTD’
REDUCTIONS FOR SENIOR CITIZENS, STUDENTS & CHILDREN:
Senior Citizens and Students (with a valid student card) are carried at the Concession rate. Children aged 4-14 are carried at the Child rates which are available on request. Please note we cannot accept unaccompanied children below 14 years of age.
CANCELLATION:
(a)BY THE COMPANY – should circumstances arise where, due to less than 20 bookings, we are forced to cancel any excursion; all monies paid by all passengers for that particular excursion will be refunded. Following that, the Company shall be exempt from any further liability. However, in addition to this, we will offer a 5% discount off the price of an alternative excursion booked as a result of the cancellation.
(b)BY THE PASSENGER – Excursion Bookings
You may cancel your booking at any time prior to departure, subject to the following conditions:
(i)For cancellations notified to us more than 7 days prior to the departure of the excursion, a £5.00 charge per person is made.
(ii)For cancellations for which less than 7 (but more than 1) clear working days’ notice is received, a £15.00 per person charge is made.
(iii)For cancellations made within 1 working day of the excursion, the full cost of the excursion will be charged.
(iv)Special cancellation charges may apply where admission tickets and/or meals are purchased in advance.
(c)BY THE PASSENGER – Showtime Bookings
You may cancel your booking at any time prior to departure, subject to the following conditions:
(i)Should cancellation occur at any time prior to departure, a charge will be made for the relevant show ticket cost included with your Showtime excursion, plus £10 per person to cover administration, unless the tickets are re-sold.
(ii)Where tickets are re-sold, a £10 per person administration charge will be made.
PERFORMING ARTISTS:
For some shows, it may be advertised that a well-known personality is taking a starring role. We cannot be held liable, if on the date of our visit, the personality is unable to perform and is replaced by an understudy.
ALTERATIONS:
The Company reserves the right to alter excursions or prices, the size, seating arrangement and specification of the vehicle used, or to cancel any excursion listed in this brochure.
ADMISSION CHARGES:
Please see each individual excursion that will list which extras (ie lunch, admission charges etc) are included.
BOARDING INFORMATION
Notification of Boarding Times
You will be informed of your pick up time by e-mail at approximately 5 days prior to the departure date. Customers who are not contactable in this way will be notified by post. If you have not received your pick up time within 3 days of departure, please contact our Travel Office on 01564 797000 (option 0).
Group Booking
When reserving 15 or more places in a single booking, we are pleased to offer 1 pick-up from a location of your choice (Subject to vehicular access). Discounts may also be available dependant on numbers booked.
Late Booking
If your booking is made within 7 days of departure, some pick up points may not be available and payment in full is required at the time of booking. Please check with our Reservations staff who will be happy to advise you.
Feeder Vehicles
Feeder vehicles may be used to bring you to join the main coach. Please note that the feeder vehicle may be a Coach, Minibus or Taxi.
Coaches
The majority of our Day Excursions are operated by our ‘Club Class’ 49 seater, 47 seater or Luxury Traveller coaches which are equipped with the following luxury features:
. EXTRA LEGROOM AND RECLINING SEATS
. SEAT BELTS ON ALL SEATS
. TOILET/WASHROOM
. HI FLOOR STYLE FOR EXCELLENT SIGHTSEEING
. NO SMOKING
. AIR-CONDITIONING
. RESERVED SEATING
BOARDING POINTS FOR ALL EXCURSIONS
For 2025 we are pleased to continue offering free and secure car parking and toilet facilities here at our Henley-in-Arden premises. We also offer 37 other boarding points at a small supplementary charge and these are listed below.
Please note that the charges are applicable for your return journey.
SOLIHULL DORRIDGE
FREE OF CHARGE
HENLEY-IN-ARDEN
Johnsons Depot, Liveridge Hill A3400 B95 5QS (Free Secure Parking Available All Day)
THE FOLLOWING BOARDING POINTS ARE AVAILABLE ON ALL EXCURSIONS, SUBJECT TO A £6 PER PERSON
SUPPLEMENTARY CHARGE
ALCESTER
Bus Stop, Outside The Library, Birmingham Road
ALVECHURCH
Outside the Red Lion, Junction Red Lion Street/Tanyard Lane
BALSALL COMMON
Hillier Garden Centre, Kenilworth Road B92 0LP (Formerly known as Rosebourne)
BARNT GREEN
Railway Station, Station Approach off Hewell Road
BIDFORD-ON-AVON
Bus Stop Opposite Co-op Supermarket, Salford Road
BIRMINGHAM ACOCKS GREEN
Acocks Green Bowl, Westley Road
BIRMINGHAM COTTERIDGE
Bus Stops CN/CP, Pershore Road South, Opposite Kings Norton Railway Station
BIRMINGHAM HALL GREEN
The Rug Shop, Robin Hood Island
BIRMINGHAM MAYPOLE
Bus Stop Outside Sainsbury’s, Maypole Lane
COVENTRY
Coach Lay-by, Hales Street, Opposite Old Fire Station
EVESHAM
Evesham United Football Club, A46, Cheltenham Road WR11 2LZ (Free Car Parking Available All Day)
HENLEY-IN-ARDEN
Bus Stop Outside the Three Tuns Pub (and Opposite) Henley High Street
HOCKLEY HEATH
Bus Stop, Opposite Nelsons Fish & Chip Shop, Stratford Road
KENILWORTH
The Clock, Bus Stop
LEAMINGTON SPA
Junction of Newbold Terrace and The Parade
LILLINGTON
Bus Stop Outside Tesco Extra, Cubbington Road
PERSHORE
Bus Stop by Lloyds Bank, Broad Street
REDDITCH
Church Green Bus Stop, by HSBC Bank
Bus Stop, Railway Station, Station Approach
SOLIHULL KNOWLE
Bus Stop, Junction Station Road and Warwick Road
SOLIHULL OLTON
Bus Stop, Station Entrance
SOLIHULL SHIRLEY
By ‘Barclays’, Junction of Stanway Road and Stratford Road
SOLIHULL
Bus Stand, Opposite Railway Station, Station Approach, Solihull
STRATFORD-UPON-AVON
Lay-by Opposite Civic Hall, Rother Street
STRATFORD-UPON-AVON
Bus Stop, Outside Rosebird Centre, A3400 Towards Shipston-on-Stour
STUDLEY
Lay-by Outside Co-op Supermarket, Alcester Road
WARWICK BUS STATION
Market Street, Stand E
WARWICK TESCO’S
Bus Stop, Opposite Petrol Station, Off Emscote Road CV34 5QJ
WELLESBOURNE
Outside Village Hall, School Road
WOOTTON WAWEN
Bus Stop, General Store, A3400 (and Opposite)
THE FOLLOWING BOARDING POINTS ARE AVAILABLE ON ALL EXCURSIONS, SUBJECT TO A £12 PER PERSON SUPPLEMENTARY CHARGE
BIRMINGHAM CASTLE BROMWICH
Bus Stop Chester Road/Hurst Lane Towards Chelmsley Wood
BIRMINGHAM PYPE HAYES
Bus Stop Chester Road, Junction with Tyburn Road by the former Bagot Arms
BROADWAY
Coach Lay-by High Street outside the Horse & Hounds
MORETON-IN-MARSH
Bus Stops, High Street by Redesdale Hall
SHIPSTON-ON-STOUR
Bus Stop Adjacent to Pettiphers Garage, A3400
STOW-ON-THE-WOLD
Bus Stops Outside St Edwards Hall, Market Square
SUTTON COLDFIELD
Outside McDonalds, The Parade
Parking at any of the above locations is at your own risk. Johnsons cannot be held responsible for any loss, damage or any charges incurred whilst parking your vehicle at any of the locations listed.