Great Breaks with Johnsons Coaches

Great Breaks

Weekends and 2 Day Short Breaks to Cities, Coast & Countryside

2018

February – July

One Boarding Point with Free Secure Parking

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Enjoy a Change of Scenery GREAT 2 & 3 DAY BREAKS FROM ONLY £115

The popularity of these special 2 & 3 day breaks continues to exceed all expectation, so it is with great pleasure that we can now bring you our next edition. Our brand new collection featured within this brochure covers the first half of 2018 from February – July inclusive.

Our Great Breaks are the result of many requests from our Day Excursion customers – who don’t necessarily want to holiday by coach but would really enjoy a midweek or weekend away. So, here we have a short but varied selection of short breaks!

Treat yourself, celebrate a special occasion with friends or simply get away from it all for a couple of days, we have a Great Break that is just right for you!

All of our Great Breaks provide:

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Fantastic destinations High quality hotels, most with dinners included Our top class coaches Our professional, friendly drivers Our friendly on-board courier service Reserved coach seating One speedy, single departure point here at Henley-in-Arden Free secure car parking too

2018 Date Planner Date

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Sun 18 – Mon 19

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March Sun 4 – Mon 5

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Sun 11 – Mon 12

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Sun 25 – Mon 26 April Sun 8 – Mon 9

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Sun 22 – Mon 23

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Sun 29 – Mon 30

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Sun 29 – Mon 30 May Tue 8 – Thu 10 Sun 13 – Mon 14

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June Sun 3 – Mon 4 Sun 10 – Mon 11

Wed 13 – Fri 15 July Sun 1 – Mon 2 Sat 7 – Sun 8 Jul Sun 15 – Mon 16

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NEW Bristol & Bath, Including ‘SS Great Britain” NEW Liverpool & Historic Chester NEW Kew Gardens Orchid Festival & Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum Keswick & The Lake District York City Break NEW Belvoir Castle & Lincoln NEW Gosport, Fareham & The New Forest Regency Brighton & The Amberley Museum & Heritage Centre Ely & Norwich NEW Parisian Highlights Bath, Clevedon & The Somerset Coast

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Harrogate & York Big Band Night – ‘In the Style of James Last’ Orchard Hotel, Nottingham Beating Retreat

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Keswick & The Lake District The Buxton Military Tattoo A Wiltshire Retreat

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Our Great Breaks programme for August – December 2018 will be available from January 2018!

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Your 2 Day Break Itinerary Sunday A full day excursion to Bristol. Whilst here we have included a visit to Brunel’s SS Great Britain, where you will learn the story of Captain Gray, Isambard Kingdom Brunel and their incredible journey. There will then be free time to explore this maritime city and its many attractions. We continue to our hotel taking in the sights of the Clifton Suspension Bridge. Tonight, we include a 3- course dinner that includes a pint of beer/lager or 175 ml glass of wine, and an after dinner Quiz.

Monday Today we spend the day in the beautiful city of Bath. This World Heritage Site is famous for its naturally hot spa water and original Roman style baths. There is also lots of shops, restaurants & pubs to keep you busy.

BRISTOL & BATH Including ‘SS Great Britain’ We are pleased to offer this weekend break to Bath and Bristol staying at the wonderful Aztec Hotel and Spa, where we have included your entrance to Isambard Kingdom Brunel’s ‘SS Great Britain’ – one of the most important historic ships in the world – When she was launched in 1843, she was called ‘the greatest experiment since the Creation’!

2 Day Tour

Sunday 4 – Monday 5 February 2018 Tour Price £129 Single Room: Nil Holiday Insurance: £15 Tour Departs By: 9.00am approx.

Returns By: 6.00pm approx.

The Aztec Hotel, Bristol

Your Holiday Includes / One Boarding Point here at Henley-in-Arden / Club Class Extra Legroom Coach / Our Own Courier Service / 1 nights half board / Outlined excursions / Entrance to ‘SS Great Britain’ / 3-course choice dinner with complimentary drink / After dinner quiz.

Not Included: All lunches

A lovely contemporary hotel with superb leisure facilities and in a great location for our weekend break. All of the bedrooms are en-suite and have TV, in-room fridge with fresh milk, complimentary mineral water in rooms. The hotel offers a restaurant, bar, lounge, leisure facilities with indoor swimming pool, sauna & steam room. Lift.

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LIVERPOOL & HISTORIC CHESTER A terrific weekend away as we enjoy the historic appeal of Chester, along with the fabulous city attractions of Liverpool. All combined with outstanding hotel accommodation for a wonderful two day break 2 Day Tour

Sunday 18 – Monday 19 February 2018 Tour Price £119 Single Room: £10 Holiday Insurance: £15 Tour Departs By: 8.00am approx.

Returns By: 7.00pm approx.

Cottons Hotel, Knutsford, Cheshire Situated on the edge of the stylish Cheshire town of Knutsford, this hotel offers a relaxing country retreat, yet close to the city. The hotel offers a newly renovated Spa with swimming pool, steam and sauna as well as an outdoor hot tub. The stylish rooms are filled with thoughtful little touches such as a complimentary mineral water, freshly ground coffee and a great tea selection and fresh milk.

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Your 2 Day Break Itinerary Sunday We visit Liverpool’s Albert Dock, an area that has been renovated and rejuvenated over the years and is located on a spectacular World Heritage waterfront. Home to award winning attractions such as the Tate Liverpool and the Merseyside Maritime Museum, not to mention the Beatles Story, or why not take a trip on the Mersey on board a Yellow Duckmarine? A city steeped in history, culture and attractions, Liverpool is one of the most popular destinations in the UK and makes a great destination for a coach break. In the afternoon we drive to our 4-star hotel, where our ‘themed’ 3-course dinner is based on local produce of the North West and includes a pint of beer/lager or 175 ml glass of wine, an after dinner Quiz with questions based on the local area and a bottle of bubbly for the winner.

Monday Our day begins with a drive to the historic city of Chester. Famed for its beautiful black and white Tudor buildings and unique ‘rows’ where the picturesque galleries run above the central shops, the most prominent buildings in the city centre are the town hall and cathedral, formally the church of St Werburgh’s Abbey, dating back to the Norman era. For a better view of this captivating city why not climb aboard an open top bus which will showcase everything lovely Chester has to offer. A wonderful base for exploring the surrounding area.

Your Holiday Includes / One Boarding Point here at Henley-in-Arden / Club Class Extra Legroom Coach / Our Own Courier Service / 1 nights half board / Outlined excursions / ‘Themed’ 3-course choice dinner with complimentary drink / Quiz based on the local area Not Included: All lunches

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© Sav Suri - RGB Kew

One of London’s top tourist attractions, Kew Gardens is the world’s largest collection of living plants. Founded in 1840, from the exotic garden at Kew Park its living collections include more than 30,000 different kinds of plants, while the herbarium, which is one of the largest in the world, has over seven million preserved plant specimens.

KEW GARDENS ORCHID FESTIVAL

Your 2 Day Break Itinerary

Let the winter blues melt away as you step inside the tropical paradise of the Princess of Wales Conservatory at Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew and admire its transformation into a celebration of Thailand’s magnificent plant life and fascinating habitats.

Sunday Departing Henley we travel to the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum. We include an audio guided tour of the museum which showcases the artistry and athleticism that is modern day tennis. Donated items from legendary players are on display, as well as the glittering Championship trophies. A virtual reality experience offers a fascinating look into the complete story of Tennis, and don't miss the "ghost" of John McEnroe! We also include a guided tour of the grounds, giving you an exclusive inside look at Wimbledon and the Championships. Tonight, we enjoy dinner and overnight accommodation at the Jury’s Inn Croydon.

Monday After breakfast we join the coach for a full days excursion to Kew Gardens. Kew contains the most diverse collection of living plants of any botanic garden in the world. The collection contains plants from tropical, temperate, arid and alpine climates, which are grown out in the gardens and in controlled conditions within glasshouses and nurseries. The Orchid Festival will be a marvellous spectacle to see – the theme this year is ‘Thailand’.

Your Holiday Includes / One Boarding Point here at Henley-in-Arden / Club Class Extra Legroom Coach / Our Own Courier Service / 1 nights half board / Audio-Guided Tour of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum / Guided tour of the Wimbledon’s Grounds / Outlined excursions / Entrance to Kew Gardens & Orchid Festival Not Included: All lunches

Including the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum

2 Day Tour

Sunday 4 – Monday 5 March 2018 Tour Price £159 Single Room: £30 Holiday Insurance: £15 Tour Departs By: 8.00am approx.

Returns By: 7.00pm approx.

The Jury’s Inn London Croydon Occupying a superb location in the heart of Croydon, South London.

With comfortable, spacious hotel bedrooms, a delightful hotel restaurant, impressive II Barista Coffee Bar offering a luxurious blend of coffees and speciality teas, the Jurys Inn London Croydon is fast becoming a popular hotel choice for all types of travellers.

Book online at www.johnsonscoaches.co.uk

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KESWICK & THE LAKE DISTRICT The breathtaking scenery of the Lake District exerts a special fascination, with its beautiful combination of rugged crags and tranquil lakes. Our break will be centred on the busy Lakeland resort and old market town of Keswick. Situated between the huge bulk of Skiddaw and the gentle beauty of Derwentwater, Keswick has become the major centre for tourism in the north lakes. This pretty market town offers a wide range of attractions for visitors, from shops and restaurants to museums with a difference, and boating trips around Derwentwater.

2 Day Tour

Sunday 11 – Monday 12 March 2018 Tour Price £129

Sunday 1 – Monday 2 July 2018 Tour Price £135 Single Room: Nil Holiday Insurance: £15 (Mar) £16 (Jul) Tour Departs By: 8.00am approx.

Returns By: 7.00pm approx.

Your 2 Day Break Itinerary Sunday Departing Henley we travel north directly to Keswick, making a convenient stop for coffee en-route.

Arriving around noon we are free to explore and enjoy the atmosphere of this pretty market town. Take a stroll to the shore of tranquil Derwentwater for stunning lakeside views, or possibly visit the Keswick Museum & Art Gallery.

Tonight we enjoy dinner and overnight accommodation at the popular Skiddaw Hotel.

Monday After breakfast we join the coach for a full days excursion through the Lake District. We enjoy a scenic drive via Grasmere to Bowness for lunch and perhaps enjoy a leisurely Lake Windermere cruise.

Departing Windermere mid-afternoon we arrive home during the evening. © Flickr - GEORGE JEFFREY

The Skiddaw Hotel, Keswick This popular hotel enjoys an excellent location in the market square of the lovely town of Keswick. Cocktail bar and conservatory, stylish restaurant and pleasant lounge. Lift to all floors.

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Your Holiday Includes / One Boarding Point here at Henley-in-Arden / Club Class Extra Legroom Coach / Our Own Courier Service / 1 nights half board / Outlined excursions Not Included: All lunches

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YORK CITY BREAK

Your 2 Day Break Itinerary Sunday A brisk drive north, arriving in York late morning.

Grab a bite to eat at any of the cafes and coffee shops before heading up to the main attraction in the city – York Minster, built in 1338, it’s the largest gothic cathedral of its kind in Northern Europe and is a true feat of architecture and engineering and boasts the biggest expanse of medieval stained glass in the world. Later you can stroll the famous cobbled streets of The Shambles before checking in to our hotel in time for dinner and our overnight stay.

Monday A full day in York. Perhaps take a boat trip on the River Ouse, stroll down Viking streets at the Jorvik Centre, take a walk on the famous city walls, or explore one of the city’s incredible museums… York simply has it all! © Flickr - Jason Parrish

Your Holiday Includes / One Boarding Point here at Henley-in-Arden / Club Class Extra Legroom Coach / Our Own Courier Service / 1 nights half board / Outlined excursions Not Included: All lunches

The magnificent City of York has long been one of the most popular holiday destinations in the country.

The walls surrounding the city are some of the finest and most complete in England still retaining all four of their impressive gateways into the city. Stroll around the delightful old cobbled streets with their halftimbered houses and marvel at the Gothic masterpiece of York Minster in whose foundations lay the original layers of York’s history. The museums are excellent and there is a fantastically varied shopping area, you’ll find it no wonder that York has been labelled England’s finest historic city.

2 Day Tours

Sunday 25 – Monday 26 March 2018 Tour Price £115 Single Room: £21 • River View: £10 Holiday Insurance: £15 Tour Departs By: 8.00am approx.

Returns By: 8.00pm approx.

The Queen’s Hotel, York A friendly hotel, wellappointed and anxious to please, located on the banks of the River Ouse in the heart of the city and well-liked by our clients. Royal Brasserie, Bar and Lounge overlooking the river. The city is generally level although there is a slight walking incline from the hotel to the heart of the city. The hotel has a lift.

Book online at www.johnsonscoaches.co.uk

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BELVOIR CASTLE & LINCOLN

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Belvoir has been the ancestral home of the Duke and Duchess of Rutland for one thousand years and is currently the family home of 11th Duke and Duchess and their five children. The present © www.geograph.org.uk - Julian P Guffogg Castle is the fourth to have stood on the site Your 2 Day Break Itinerary since Norman times. Our ‘Great Break’ continues to Lincoln, a city that is Sunday Grade-I-listed Belvoir Castle crowns a crowned by Lincoln Cathedral, one of Lincolnshire hilltop, overlooking 16,000 acres of sweeping Europe’s finest examples of Gothic countryside vistas. From the elegance of the Elizabeth architecture, with a wealth of history and Saloon and the majesty of the State Dining Room to the heritage to discover there. delights of the Regents Gallery and the military splendour 2 Day Tour

Sunday 8 – Monday 9 April 2018 Tour Price £149 Single Room: Nil Holiday Insurance: £15 Tour Departs By: 9.30am approx.

Returns By: 6.00pm approx.

The Best Western Plus Bentley Hotel & Spa, Lincoln Our hotel is located on the outskirts of Lincoln just 15 minutes from the city centre, with comfortable rooms and excellent leisure facilities on offer. Restaurant & lounge/bar. Leisure Club includes jacuzzi, sauna & steam room and heated indoor pool.

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of the Guard Room, Belvoir possesses one of the most stunning interiors of the period. Landscaped and wooded gardens encircle the building, and tearooms serve drinks and meals. From here we continue to our hotel for dinner and our overnight stay.

Monday We drive to historic Lincoln – Free time to explore the old town with its labyrinth of little alleyways and interesting shops. See the stunning Cathedral and Castle or take a walk down ‘Steep Hill’ to the Riverside and shopping centre. We return home during midafternoon. © Flickr - WordShore

Your Holiday Includes / One Boarding Point here at Henley-in-Arden / Club Class Extra Legroom Coach / Our Own Courier Service / 1 nights half board / Outlined Excursions / Entrance to Belvoir Castle Not Included: All lunches

Call now on 01564 797000 to book

GOSPORT, FAREHAM

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Your 2 Day Break Itinerary Sunday Discover the extraordinary life of a submariner firsthand at The Royal Navy Submarine Museum on the Gosport side of Portsmouth Harbour. The museum houses a unique collection of submarines as well as extensive exhibitions of Royal Navy submarine equipment, artefacts, information and personal accounts of submariners. Explore the depths of HMS Alliance and feel how crew members packed into its small spaces and hear from ex-submariners about how they lived and protected the country in such challenging conditions. Tonight, we enjoy dinner at the nearby Solent Hotel in Fareham.

Monday A gentle excursion through the back roads and byways of the New Forest. Dotted with tiny villages and, roamed, at will, by deer, ponies, donkeys and pigs – there is nowhere else quite like it. Travelling via Burley, one of the prettiest New Forest villages, we continue to Lyndhurst in time for a lunch opportunity. The village of Lyndhurst, “Capital” of the New Forest, offers among other things, a museum in the New Forest visitor centre, shops, and the grave of the original Alice in Wonderland (Alice Liddell, later Hargreaves) in the churchyard. In the afternoon we continue our New Forest tour and visit Brockenhurst, the place where the North and South Weirs streams join, before returning home during the evening.

Your Holiday Includes / One Boarding Point here at Henley-in-Arden / Club Class Extra Legroom Coach / Our Own Courier Service / 1 nights half board / Outlined excursions / Entrance to the Royal Navy Submarine Museum, Gosport Not Included: All lunches

We visit Gosport with its extensive waterfront, located on the shoreline of the Solent, directly opposite Portsmouth where we can climb inside a real submarine – HMS Alliance, Britain’s only remaining WW2 submarine which stands as a memorial to the 5,300 British submariners who have lost their lives in service. We also visit the New Forest, once the royal hunting ground for William the Conqueror – Covering an area of 566 sq Klm it is made up of vast tracts of unspoilt woodland, heathland and river valleys.

2 Day Tour

Sunday 22 – Monday 23 April 2018 Tour Price: £149 Single Room: £15 Holiday Insurance: £15 Tour Departs By: 9.00am approx.

Returns By: 6.30pm approx.

The Solent Hotel, Fareham Set in mature woods and ancient meadowland, this award-winning hotel offers a warm, country house welcome yet it is only a stone’s throw from the M27, located midway between Southampton and Portsmouth. There are 111 luxuriously appointed, air-conditioned bedrooms, Terrace Restaurant, bar and first-class Spa facilities including 14m indoor pool, sauna, solarium & spa bath.

Book online at www.johnsonscoaches.co.uk

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REGENCY BRIGHTON & The Amberley Museum & Heritage Centre More than just the seaside, Brighton has everything you could want – the Royal Pavilion, Victorian Pier, elegant Regency architecture, museums, a great beach and superb shopping in ‘The Lanes’. A great location for a short break! The latest attraction to Brighton is the British Airways i360, a 140m high observation tower offering 360 degree views of Brighton and unrivalled views out over the south coast, which is well worth a visit.

2 Day Tour

Sunday 29 – Monday 30 April 2018 Tour Price £135 Single Room: £25 Holiday Insurance: £15 Tour Departs By: 8.00am approx.

Returns By: 8.00pm approx.

The Old Ship, Brighton The most historic hotel in Brighton and located in the heart of the city centre and overlooking Brighton’s glorious seafront.

Restaurant, Lounge/Bar. Located on the level there are steps to the entrance with an alternative entrance available. Occasional steps in the corridors and some rooms. Lift to all floors.

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Your 2 Day Break Itinerary Sunday We journey south to the Amberley Museum & Heritage Centre, a 36-acre open air site set in the South Downs National Park dedicated to the industrial heritage of the south east. Take a ride around the Museum on the narrow-gauge railway and historic bus. Exhibits include the telecommunications hall, electricity hall, working printshop, lime kilns, road steam engines, radio and TV exhibition, stationary engines and more. The Museum is also home to traditional craftspeople, such as the woodturners, wheelwrights and blacksmith, with a cafe, gift shop, nature trails and numerous picnic areas. From here we continue to Brighton for dinner and our overnight stay.

Monday Today, we are free to explore Brighton – a stylish seaside destination with miles of glorious beaches.

Brighton is a treasure trove of things to do and places to go. Vibrant, colourful and fun, Brighton offers the energy of the city, and freedom of the sea. From the stunning heritage of the Royal Pavilion, Regency architecture and Victorian aquariums to the traditional seaside fun of the famous Brighton Pier and pebble beach, Brighton offers something for every walk of life. Departing mid-afternoon, we arrive home during the evening.

Your Holiday Includes / One Boarding Point here at Henley-in-Arden / Club Class Extra Legroom Coach / Our Own Courier Service / 1 nights half board / Outlined excursions / Entrance to the Amberley Museum & Heritage Centre Not Included: All lunches

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ELY & NORWICH

Your 2 Day Break Itinerary Sunday Travelling east, we visit Ely. The Cathedral here is a top tourist attraction and it is easy to see why. Look in awe and wonder at this 12th century building. Other popular attractions you may wish to visit include the Stained Glass Museum in the South Triforium of Ely Cathedral, Oliver Cromwell’s House and Ely Museum. We continue in the afternoon to our hotel in Norwich, arriving in time for dinner and our overnight stay.

Monday After breakfast we drive into Norwich. The city's character is spread around steep little alleyways and old cobbled streets. The best, between Market Place and the River Wensum, are marketed as the Norwich Lanes. Explore cobbled ‘Elm Hill’, with its half-timbered Tudor houses and antique shops. We leave Norwich mid-afternoon, returning home during the evening.

Your Holiday Includes / One Boarding Point here at Henley-in-Arden / Club Class Extra Legroom Coach / Our Own Courier Service / 1 nights half board / Outlined excursions Not Included: All lunches

On this new Great Little Break to East Cambridgeshire and Norfolk, we can discover two of the regions great centres.

Nestled in the Fen countryside, is the small city of Ely, full of charm and home to one of the most beautiful cathedrals in England.

Meanwhile, Norwich is akin to the old cities of Belgium, France and Germany. It has more medieval churches – 32 – than anywhere north of the Alps and the largest intact medieval street pattern in Europe.

2 Day Tour

Sunday 29 – Monday 30 April 2018 Tour Price £129 Single Room: Nil • Double for Sole Use: £15 Luxury Suite: £40 per room Holiday Insurance: £15 Tour Departs By: 9.30am approx.

Returns By: 7.00pm approx.

The Best Western Oaklands Hotel, Norwich Situated on the outskirts of Norwich City Centre, the Oaklands Hotel provides a unique and relaxed atmosphere.

Sophisticated interiors, a variety of bedrooms, great public spaces, beautiful grounds overlooking the Yare River Valley all combine to offer the perfect backdrop for a relaxing leisure break. Carvery Restaurant, Lounge & Bar. Please note there is no lift facility in the hotel, all rooms are accessible via stairs onto the first & second floors, which excludes some ground floor luxury lodges.

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PARISIAN HIGHLIGHTS Wonderful Paris, a city so beautiful and inspiring it will take your breath away. Discover its romantic past and thriving present all in a super 3-day break with us.

Landmarks dominate the skyline such as the Arc de Triomphe, the Sacre Coeur and the iconic Eiffel Tower. Paris also hosts several world-famous museums, art galleries and ancient buildings such as the Notre Dame and its catacombs. See the birth of Art Nouveau with its decorated metro stations or take a cruise to see all the best sights and beautiful bridges.

3 Day Tour

Tuesday 8 – Thursday 10 May 2018 Tour Price: £295 Single Room: £110 Holiday Insurance: £27.50 Tour Departs By: 6.00am approx.

Returns By: 11.00pm approx.

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Your 3 Day Break Itinerary Tuesday This morning we cross the Channel by ferry and journey to the French capital, Paris.

Wednesday We drive into Paris where we are free to explore. Why not embark on a journey to the top floor of the Eiffel Tower for breathtaking views, take a scenic boat cruise along the River Seine or visit the most famous art gallery in the world, the ‘Louvre Museum’, for an opportunity to view the renowned painting of ‘Mona Lisa’… The day is yours!

Thursday After breakfast we visit Versailles – home to the famous Château and beautiful gardens. Located on the western outskirts of Paris and originally created for Louis XIV, the Château of Versailles has been a member of the UNESCO World Heritage list for over 30 years. At Versailles, you can choose to admire the magnificent gardens, or spend time exploring the interior of the château. Saying “Au Revoir” to Paris in the early afternoon we return to Calais for our sailing to the UK, then homeward bound.

Novotel Bercy Situated just a few metres from the Bercy Metro stop and a few minute’s walk from Bercy Village and Bercy gardens. The hotel offers spacious and modern airconditioned rooms. The restaurant welcomes guests in a contemporary setting and serves traditional French cuisine.

The cosy bar is ideal for a relaxing drink.

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Your Holiday Includes / One Boarding Point here at Henley-in-Arden / Club Class Extra Legroom Coach / Our Own Courier Service / 2 nights Bed & Breakfast at the 4-star Novotel Paris Bercy / Return Coach & Ferry Travel / Outlined Itinerary / Versailles Palace Gardens Not Included: All Lunches • Evening Meals Any other admissions

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Your 2 Day Break Itinerary Sunday We visit the ‘World Heritage’ city of Bath, with its beautiful and elegant architecture and world class attractions.

There are many ways to enjoy your day, explore the Royal Crescent, Pulteney Bridge, the Roman Baths and the magnificent Abbey, or perhaps take afternoon tea in the gentle atmosphere of the Pump Room. During the afternoon we continue to our hotel at Clevedon Monday Time to explore the charming seaside town of Clevedon, whose elegance and appeal has plenty to offer all ages. Here, sand gives way to a pebbled shoreline, backed by largely unspoilt Victorian architecture. The restored Grade I listed pier dates from 1869 and is recognised as one of the finest in the country. We then continue to the great seaside resort of Weston-Super-Mare. Here we find all the traditional seaside attractions, including the famous beach donkeys! The wide sweep of Weston Bay has miles of clean sandy beach and a level promenade boasting superb views over the Bristol Channel. We return home in the late afternoon.

Your Holiday Includes / One Boarding Point here at Henley-in-Arden / Club Class Extra Legroom Coach / Our Own Courier Service / 1 nights half board / Outlined excursions Not Included: All lunches

BATH, CLEVEDON & THE SOMERSET COAST This 2-day break brings you the very best of Georgian Bath with its cobbled streets, gorgeous stone buildings and the wonderful mix of unique shops – everywhere you turn there’s something to catch your eye and Bath is steeped in rich history and heritage. We also experience the spectacular North Somerset Coastline visiting Clevedon and Weston-super-Mare, two of the region’s main towns along the coastline with attractive villages and glorious countryside in-between.

2 Day Tour

Sunday 13 – Monday 14 May 2018 Tour Price £125 Single Room: £10 Holiday Insurance: £15 Tour Departs By: 9.00am approx.

Returns By: 7.00pm approx.

Best Western Walton Park Hotel, Clevedon A traditional hotel standing in its own Cliffside grounds approximately ½ a mile from the pier with wonderful views across the Bristol Channel.

Restaurant, Bar/Lounge. The location in and around the hotel are fairly level but it does have a cliff top location. Lift to all floors.

Book online at www.johnsonscoaches.co.uk

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HARROGATE & YORK Harrogate evolved as one of the country’s premier spa towns following the discovery of medicinal waters, and the grandeur of yesteryear still remains amid the beautifully preserved buildings, and famous parks and gardens. With its close proximity to the magnificent city of York and the beautiful rolling Yorkshire countryside; this 2-day tour has all the ingredients for a truly memorable holiday.

2 Day Tour

Sunday 3 – Monday 4 June 2018 Tour Price £119 Single Room: £15 • Double for Sole Use: £20 Holiday Insurance: £16 Tour Departs By: 8.00am approx.

Returns By: 8.00pm approx.

The Majestic Hotel, Harrogate The Majestic is located in the centre of Harrogate. Set in 8 acres of beautiful grounds. Restaurant, lounge/bar. Leisure facilities include a health club, indoor swimming pool. The locality around the hotel is generally level with very few steps.

There is a slight incline when walking into the town centre.

This hotel has a lift to all floors.

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Your 2 Day Break Itinerary Sunday We drive to Harrogate, one of Yorkshire’s most elegant destinations. With free time to discover its handsome historic buildings and verdant gardens, why not indulge in an antiques hunt or visit the luxurious Turkish baths. Enjoy afternoon tea at the famous Betty's tearoom and then enjoy a stroll through the floral Valley Gardens…

The day is yours to enjoy!

Monday A full day excursion to the historic City of York.

Within this beautiful city over 2000 years of history are packed © VisitEngland - Diana Jarvis into its compact space. York Minster, the largest Gothic cathedral in northern Europe, welcomes over 2 million visitors a year, to walk under its gothic archway & admire the dizzyingly high ceilings, 128 striking stained glass windows, or to climb Central Tower for the awe-inspiring views over the city. Visit some of the many famous museums within the city's wall including the Jorvik Viking Centre or the National Railway Museum. Stroll through the Shambles, with is vast array of craft & gift shops, restaurants, clothing and sweet shops before making yourself at home in one of the charming tea rooms...... York is just a great place to be!

Your Holiday Includes / One Boarding Point here at Henley-in-Arden / Club Class Extra Legroom Coach / Our Own Courier Service / 1 nights half board / Outlined excursions Not Included: All lunches

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BIG BAND NIGHT – ‘IN THE STYLE OF JAMES LAST’ East Midland Conference Centre & the Orchard Hotel

Your 2 Day Break Itinerary Sunday Departing Henley in the morning, we drive to the Great Central Railway at Loughborough. Here, we re-create the experience of famous express trains of the steam age on Britain’s only double track main line heritage railway.

Originally a main line from Sheffield to London, the 8-mile preserved section between Loughborough and Leicester is fully operational and the 4 stations reflect a different period of the railways 109-year history. We continue to our hotel in time for dinner, followed by our live evening’s entertainment – The Mike James Orchestra and Singers. They will be paying tribute to the music of the late James Last, one of the most successful Orchestra’s in the world featuring old favourites and big band swing tunes of yesteryear – so whether you want to dance or just listen to this big band, you are in for a great night’s entertainment.

Monday Following breakfast we visit Matlock, the county town of Derbyshire, situated on the south- eastern edges of the Peak District.

A salute to one of the most successful orchestras in the world – James Last.

This spectacular show consists of almost non-stop unforgettable tunes, which made him the ‘most commercially successful bandleader’ of the second half of the 20th century. All played in that ‘Happy Music Style’ that made James Last famous. The Mike James Orchestra and Singers is a vibrant, fully professional big band consisting of a powerful signature brass section, whip tight rhythm and talented soloists and vocalists, all led by the earthy charm and boyish enthusiasm of Mike James himself, one of Britain's best and most enduring band leaders.

2 Day Tour

Sunday 10 – Monday 11 June 2018 Tour Price: £155 Single Room: Nil Holiday Insurance: £16 Tour Departs By: 9.00am approx.

Returns By: 5.30pm approx.

Your Holiday Includes / One Boarding Point here at Henley-in-Arden / Club Class Extra Legroom Coach / Our Own Courier Service / 1-night’s dinner, bed & breakfast ** / Outlined excursions / Return Train ride on the Great Central Railway / James Last Tribute Concert & Dinner ** Dinner is a set 3-course meal with tea/coffee and dinner tables are round tables of 10’s Not Included: All lunches

EMCC & the Orchard Hotel, Nottingham A modern eco-friendly hotel located in the heart of 330 acres of University Park.

Contemporary bedrooms, finished to a superior standard. Bramley’s Restaurant & Bar. Lift to all floors.

Book online at www.johnsonscoaches.co.uk

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BEATING RETREAT The Poppy Factory & Hampton Court The Household Division’s Beating Retreat is a spectacular floodlit evening pageant of music and military precision drill, including horses, cannon and fireworks. These annual concerts are performed on Horse Guards Parade in front of the beautiful backdrop of St James’s Park on the Wednesday and Thursday evening before the Queen’s Birthday Parade.

3 Day Tour

Wednesday 13 – Friday 15 June 2018 Tour Price £305 Single Room: £56 Holiday Insurance: £18.50 Tour Departs By: 8.00am approx.

Returns By: 7.30pm approx.

Your 3 Day Break Itinerary Wednesday Our tour commences with a visit to the Poppy Factory at Richmond. Each year 32 million Remembrance poppies and 80,000 wreaths are made here by a dedicated team of 50 people, most of them disabled. Here, on our guided tour of the factory we learn all about poppy and wreath making before we continue on to our hotel for dinner and our 2-night stay.

Thursday This morning we visit Hampton Court Palace, the impressive country retreat of King Henry VIII, situated on the banks of the River Thames. Explore some 6 acres of magnificent buildings and surrounding gardens. 2Course hot lunch included. We return to our hotel with time to freshen up before taking our seats for this evening’s spectacular – ‘Beating Retreat’.

Beating Retreat concerts have a long tradition dating back to the 1690’s, when the beating of a drum was used to order troops to break off fighting and return to camp as night fell. Today a ‘Beating Retreat’ is an evening military concert with a marching display and usually marks the lowering of the Regimental flag at sunset.

Friday Departing our hotel we transfer to the V&A Museum in Central London, where you are free for individual pursuits and sightseeing, returning home in the late afternoon.

Holiday Inn, Shepperton Enjoying a peaceful garden setting within 11 acres of leafy grounds. Restaurant & Bar/Lounge, Indoor Pool, sauna, steam room, jacuzzi.

Mobility Grade: 4 – Resort: Level access throughout with lift to all floors.

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Your Holiday Includes / One Boarding Point here at Henley-in-Arden / Club Class Extra Legroom Coach / Our Own Courier Service / 2 nights bed & breakfast / 1 Evening Dinner at our Hotel / Outlined excursions / Entrance to the Poppy Factory / Entrance & 2-course lunch at Hampton Court / Tickets for Beating Retreat Not Included: All other meals

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Your 2 Day Break Itinerary Saturday We drive direct to Buxton where after free time for lunch we take our seats for the 2.00pm performance of the Military Tattoo. The venue is the Dome a magnificent 18th Century stable block originally built by the 5th Duke of Devonshire’s to house visitor’s horses and servants, and it offers a breathtaking setting for the Buxton Military Tattoo.

This magnificent building gives an audience the opportunity to experience the powerful spectacle of The Buxton Military Tattoo closer to the action and the bands than at any other Tattoo in the country, and as a bonus ......... protected from the vagaries of the British weather!! After the performance we continue to Derby in time for dinner and our overnight stay.

Sunday After breakfast we visit the magnificent National Memorial Arboretum, which comprises 150 acres of trees and 130 memorials of national significance; you can cover as much or as little of the site as you wish. It is the home of the moving Armed Forces Memorial which remembers those who have given their lives since the end of WWII. To mark the WW1 Centenary, the Arboretum includes a special trail which incorporates specific memorials, trees and dedications to all those who fell between 1914 and 1918. We return home during the late afternoon

THE BUXTON MILITARY TATTOO Returning for its ninth year, the Buxton Military Tattoo will once again be bringing some of the United Kingdom's finest bands for a spectacular performance inside the Devonshire Dome. Loved by families, local residents and visitors alike, the Tattoo has played to sold-out audiences over the last seven years, raising thousands of pounds for ABF – The Soldiers' Charity.

2 Day Tour

Saturday 7 – Sunday 8 July 2018 Tour Price £149 Single Room: £18 Holiday Insurance: £16 Tour Departs By: 9.00am approx.

Returns By: 6.00pm approx.

Holiday Inn, Derby Riverlights

Your Holiday Includes / One Boarding Point here at Henley-in-Arden / Club Class Extra Legroom Coach / Our Own Courier Service / 1 nights half board / Outlined excursions including tickets for the Buxton Military Tattoo Not Included: All lunches

Holiday Inn Derby Riverlights is a luxurious 4-star hotel set in a prime location in the centre of Derby. Dining facilities include a restaurant, lounge/bar and lift to all floors.

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A WILTSHIRE RETREAT This superb Great Break brings you the attractions of wonderful Wiltshire. With its endless plains, rolling hills and woodland, antique buildings and secluded villages, Wiltshire is hard to beat as a “get away from it all” weekend destination. © Visit Britain Sometimes overshadowed by the better-known Cotswolds, which gently nudge over the border into the north-west of the county, Wiltshire has its own potent identity, much of it rooted in its gripping history, stunning landscape.

2 Day Tour

Sunday 15 – Monday 16 July 2018 Tour Price: £135 Single Room: £20 Holiday Insurance: £16 Tour Departs By: 9.30am approx.

Returns By: 6.30pm approx.

The Best Western Plus Angel Hotel, Chippenham Situated in the very centre of Chippenham, all bedrooms are furnished to a very high standard.

Restaurant & bar facilities. Leisure facilities include indoor heated swimming pool. The hotel is situated on the level with a few isolated steps. No lift but there are ground floor rooms and the remaining rooms are on two floors only.

Please note some rooms may be allocated in the Courtyard Garden area, a few steps from the main building.

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Your 2 Day Break Itinerary Sunday Driving through the glorious Cotswolds region we pause at the regions capital – Cirencester. Here we can discover the beautiful 12th century Augustine Abbey of St Mary’s nestling amidst a delightful array of ancient honey coloured stone buildings located in picturesque narrow streets, courtyards and alleyways. In the afternoon before reaching our hotel, we continue to Lacock village, with its Abbey (NT). This time warp village is famous for its picturesque streets, historic buildings and as a location for TV and film.

Monday After breakfast we drive to historic Devizes. This delightful market town has a colourful medieval past with a wealth of history and architectural heritage with more than 500 listed buildings and a large Market Place in the heart of the town. Next, we continue to the World Heritage Site of Avebury (NT). Known throughout the World for its Stone Circles, the largest in Europe, so it is both a tourist attraction and an important religious site.

Close-by you’ll also find Avebury Manor (NT) a charming Grade I listed early 16th century manor house and its surrounding garden.

Your Holiday Includes / One Boarding Point here at Henley-in-Arden / Club Class Extra Legroom Coach / Our Own Courier Service / 1 nights half board / Outlined excursions Not Included: All lunches • Admissions at Avebury

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Making Enquiries & Booking Your 2 Day Great Break / Travel in Comfort – All coaches used on our GREAT BREAKS will be from our top-class touring fleet, equipped with CLUB CLASS, extra legroom seating, air conditioning, reclining seats and toilet.

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/ No smoking – Enjoy a great atmosphere – Please remember that we operate a no smoking policy on all coaches. / Choose your seat – Choose where you want to sit on the coach and we will confirm this when you book your break. / One boarding point with free parking – For a quick start to the beginning and end of your break, there is just one boarding point, here at our premises at Liveridge Hill.

Our car park is safe, secure and well-lit and you can park here for the duration of the break, free of charge.

DIRECTIONS Our premises are situated one mile north of Henley, on the A3400, travelling towards Birmingham.

On arrival, enter via the ‘Entrance’ gateway and follow our staff directions.

For passengers being dropped off and collected at the end of the break, there is ample space for this.

BOOKING CONDITIONS Enquiries Just contact our office at Liveridge Hill, Henley-inArden (on the Birmingham Road, A3400 north of Henley) or an appointed Travel Agent.

Confirmation of Booking In order to confirm your booking we require payment in full within 7 days. Once received we will send you your Great Breaks confirmation, receipt of payment, the number and location of seats booked and confirmed departure time. Confirmations will now be sent via e-mail unless no e-mail address has been notified to us.

Methods of Payment All normal methods of payment, including cash, cheque, by debit and credit card and by telephone or by post are acceptable. PLEASE MAKE CHEQUES PAYABLE TO: ‘JOHNSONS COACH TRAVEL’.

Cancellation by the Company Should circumstances arise where, due to less than 20 bookings, we are forced to cancel a Great Break holiday all monies paid by all passengers for that particular excursion will be refunded and following that the Company shall be exempt from any further liability.

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Cancellation by the Passenger You may cancel your Great Break holiday at any time and provided that we receive notice of cancellation within 49 days (7 weeks) of the departure date, then we will refund you the value of the break, less a £20 cancellation charge and the value of your travel insurance premium. No refunds can be given for cancellations made less than 56 days prior to departure. You may be able to claim back the cost of your Great Break (less the insurance premium and the insurance excess charge) through your travel insurance which can be purchased at the time of booking.

For all other terms and conditions please refer to the Trading Charter which is published in our main Summer 2018 Coach Holiday brochure.

Travel Insurance Available on all of our Great Breaks.

Prices commence from just £15.00 per person.

Inclusions The ‘Your Holiday Includes’ section on each page highlights those entrances/admissions that are included within your Great Break price. All other admissions and lunches are not included.

Hotels Porterage is generally provided in most hotels. Dinners in some hotels are served on a carvery basis, please ask for details.

Alterations By The Passenger – Amendments made within 6 weeks of the departure date will be subject to a £20 amendment fee. By The Company – The Company reserves the right to alter or cancel any of the Great Breaks listed in this brochure, and to alter the size and specification of the vehicle used

Our Great Breaks programme for August – December 2018 will be available from January 2018!

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