Great Breaks Summer 2023 to Winter 2024

Welcome to our Great Breaks Collection SUMMER 2023SPRING 2024

It’s time to explore more again in Summer 2023-Spring 2024 and we are excited to introduce you to another wonderful selection of Short Break destinations throughout the UK.

This new brochure features old favourite Great Breaks such as our Luxury Traveller break to Sidmouth with Brend Hotels, as well as some exciting breaks such as our ‘Cruising the Royal River Thames’. As always, we also have some fantastic festive Great Breaks, including the Thursford Christmas Spectacular and Christmas at Chatsworth House.

A new addition to look out for on pages 20-23 is our superb collection of ‘One Night City Breaks’ to NINE of the UK’s premier city centre locations based at high quality, centrally located 3 & 4-star rated hotels. Geared towards the more ‘independent traveller’, our city breaks offer you the chance to immerse yourself in the rich culture and history of our major city centres and provide a sophisticated way of enjoying quality ‘me time’.

Your Great Breaks Brochure Index Guide:

Pages: 6-19

1, 2 & 3 night Great Breaks

Pages: 20-23

1 night City Breaks (All on B&B basis only)

NB: No Courier Service on these nine departures)

Pages 24-29

Our Festive Great Breaks for Nov/Dec 2023

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Our motto is at the heart of everything we do.

Whether you are looking to discover new destinations, make new friends or to simply relax and unwind, here at Johnsons we ensure we carefully pick each hotel, destination and attraction to suit you. We look forward to welcoming you on board a Johnsons Coach very soon.

All our Great Breaks provide:

/ 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

** For those who are unable to travel to our depot at Henley-in-Arden, please contact our friendly reservations team for an additional home pick-up supplement.

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Your Summer 2023 & Winter 2024 Great Breaks Planner

On occasions we can sometimes upgrade other Great Breaks that would normally be operated by our 49 seat ‘Club Class’ coaches to our ‘Luxury Traveller’ Coaches – These are highlighted on the Great Breaks Planner Guide and individual tour page and once again the supplement is included in the price.

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YOUR GREAT BREAK DESTINATION GUIDE

Glasgow (19)

Isle of Bute (19)

Keswick (17)

Leighton Hall (27)

Blackpool (16)

Lytham St Annes (16)

Bolton (27)

Manchester (22 • 27)

Altringham (15)

Llandudno (19)

Liverpool (16 • 22)

Chester (22)

Tatton Park (16)

Stoke-on-Trent (26)

Blenheim Palace (Oxon) (25)

Cardiff (18 • 23)

Barnstaple (6 • 9)

Bideford (9)

Exeter (8)

Sidmouth (7 • 8)

Torquay (8)

Wells (21 • 25)

Edinburgh (29)

Durham (18 • 23 • 29)

Harrogate (17 • 28)

York (17 • 23 • 28)

Buxton (15)

Bakewell (27)

Chatsworth House (26 • 27)

Nottingham (26)

Grantham (14)

Thursford (24)

Norwich (14 • 24)

Great Yarmouth (24)

Kew Gardens (25)

London (12 • 13 • 20)

Rochester (11)

Folkestone (10)

Hampton Court (11)

Windsor (12)

Bradford-on-Avon (25)

Bath (10 • 21 • 25)

Bristol (10 • 21)

The number shown after each place name on the map refers to the brochure page number on which the tour appears. For help and reservations please call – 01564 797000 Accommodation

Our hotels are chosen for their quality, character & location. For easy reference we have introduced a set of symbols so that you can see at a glance exactly what facilities are available:

‘GREAT BREAKS’ WITH BREND HOTELS TO NORTH DEVON

The Imperial Hotel Barnstaple

Date & Price

Fri 2 – Sun 4 June 2023

2 Nights £329

Welcome to the prestigious Brend hotels. From the moment you arrive you are guaranteed the warmest of welcomes, luxury accommodation and personal service of the highest quality.

Your

Holiday Itinerary

Friday We depart from Henley in the morning, travelling to Devon, arriving late afternoon at our hotel in Barnstaple for our 2-night stay.

Saturday Enjoy the charm and friendly atmosphere of Barnstaple’s Pannier Market, one of Britain’s largest indoor markets, where there’s something for everyone. Largely unchanged in over 150 years, you will discover a wide range of stalls, with everything from fresh local produce, flowers and crafts, to prints and pictures, fashion and much more. Ideally located on the bustling High Street, the market is a must-see attraction for all visitors to the town.

Sunday Departing our hotel we travel to Lynton & Lynmouth situated on the north coast of Devon, then onwards through ‘Little Switzerland’ to Dunster which houses over 200 listed buildings preserved so that generations can enjoy the historic qualities of this unique village. Return home during the early evening.

Your Great Break Includes

✓ One Boarding Point here at Henley-in-Arden

✓ Luxury Traveller Coach with ‘First Class’ Seating & Legroom

✓ Our Own Courier Service

✓ 2 nights dinner, bed & breakfast

✓ Outlined excursions

Not Included: All lunches.

Tour Departs: 9.00am

Returns By: 6.00pm

The Imperial Hotel, Barnstaple

Located in the centre of Barnstaple, overlooking the River Taw, just a short walk from the shops. With the old-style charm of a traditional townhouse hotel, the Imperial has become a firm favourite of our clients. Restaurant, ‘Colours’ Bar, comfortable lounge, garden terrace. Mobility Grade: 4. Locality: Flat. Hotel: Public areas level. Lift to all floors.

Supplements

Single Room: £10 | Superior River View: £50 | Deluxe Room: £70

Holiday Insurance: £23

(All prices are per person & are for the entire tour)

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Lynmouth

Dunster

Barnstaple Pannier Market

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‘GREAT BREAKS’ WITH BREND HOTELS TO SIDMOUTH

The Belmont Hotel

Here at Johnsons, we have a passion for ‘luxury travel’, a fact that has been endorsed by our long and successful partnership with the Brend Hotels Group. Once again, we are pleased to feature the popular Belmont Hotel in Sidmouth where first-rate Devon hospitality awaits, where you will discover impeccable standards of a bygone age.

Your Holiday Itinerary

Day 1 We depart from Henley in the morning, travelling to Devon, arriving early afternoon in Sidmouth for our 2-night stay.

Day 2 A free day to explore Sidmouth. In the afternoon, make the most of our hotels luxurious surroundings.

Day 3 Tucked away in a corner of East Devon, is the beautiful, unspoilt Axe Valley and the friendly, coastal resort of Seaton. The town’s unique tramway, which operates between Seaton, Colyford and Colyton, travels alongside the River Axe estuary through two nature reserves and giving an unrivalled view of the abundant wading bird life. Return home during the early evening.

Your Great Break Includes

✓ One Boarding Point here at Henley-in-Arden

✓ Luxury Traveller Coach with ‘First Class’ Seating & Legroom

✓ Our Own Courier Service

✓ 2 nights dinner, bed & breakfast

✓ Outlined excursions

Not Included: All lunches.

Tour Departs: 9.00am

Returns By: 6.00pm

A luxurious former Victorian summer residence, the hotel retains much of its tranquility and charm. It stands at the end of Sidmouth’s striking esplanade and is just a short stroll from the town centre. Elegant restaurant, bar/lounge, delightful gardens and use of superb leisure facilities at the Victoria Hotel next door. Mobility Grade: 3. Locality: Fairly level. Hotel: Occasional steps, some bedrooms have steps inside the rooms. Lift to all floors.

Supplements

Single Room: £10 (Both Dates) | Sea View: £30 (Both Dates)

Single Sea View: £40 | Deluxe Sea View: £70 (Both Dates) | Holiday Insurance: £23 (All prices are per person & are for the entire tour)

The Belmont Hotel, Sidmouth HHHH

Sidmouth

Sidmouth

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Seaton Tramway

LUXURY TRAVELLER TO THE ENGLISH RIVIERA The Belgrave Sands Hotel

EXETER GREAT BREAK Including an excursion to Sidmouth

14 – Sun 16 July 2023

There is nothing like a blast of sea air to rejuvenate and relax, especially on the beautiful south coast of England. This lovely break is centred on the beautiful English Riviera, a section of Devonian coastline dotted with idyllic seaside resorts, unspoilt coves and picturepostcard towns. We visit some of these delightful towns from our base in the traditional resort of Torquay.

Your Holiday Itinerary

Your Great Break Includes

✓ One Boarding Point here at Henley-in-Arden

✓ Luxury Traveller Coach with ‘First Class’ Seating & Legroom

✓ Our Own Courier Service

✓ 2 nights half board

✓ Outlined excursions

Not Included: All lunches.

Friday Enjoy a leisurely journey to Torquay, arriving during the afternoon. One of Britain’s most famous resorts, it is situated at the heart of 22 miles of unspoilt coastline, it is often referred to as the “English Riviera”. It has a mild climate, sparkling blue waters and in its beautiful public gardens, you will see subtropical plants and palm trees. With something to offer everyone, no wonder it is so popular. Saturday Why not join us for a half-day excursion to Brixham and Paignton? We head first to Brixham, a pretty fishing port with a bustling waterside fringed by colourful houses on the surrounding hillsides. The harbour is also home to a replica of Sir Francis Drake’s ship, the Golden Hind. We then spend some time in Paignton with its long, sandy beaches, lively seafront and fantastic views across Torbay. Sunday A leisurely morning in Torquay before returning home after lunch.

Devon’s unofficial capital is a vibrant and historically industrious city on the shores of the famous River Exe – the perfect place for an alfresco meal. From its striking Gothic cathedral to its picture-perfect Tudor and Victorian architecture, this 2,000-year-old Devonshire city has plenty of stories to tell and endless nooks and crannies to explore.

Your Holiday Itinerary

Sunday Enjoy a leisurely journey to Exeter, where we can discover 2,000 years of history in its heritage attractions, such as the Gothic St Peter’s Cathedral and the Roman City Wall. Explore beneath the city’s streets at Exeter’s Underground Passages, medieval passages originally built to bring fresh water into the city in medieval times. From here, we continue to our hotel for our 2-night stay.

Your Great Break Includes

✓ One Boarding Point here at Henley-in-Arden

✓ Club Class Extra Legroom Coach

✓ Our Own Courier Service

✓ 2 nights half board

✓ Outlined excursions

Not Included: All lunches.

Monday A day excursion to the seaside resort of Sidmouth. Nestling beneath the majestic red cliffs and green hills of the sublime surrounding countryside, this unspoilt esplanade and town have a timeless charm and elegance that is preserved from times past. Pleasant walks run into the neighbouring bay or up to the tearooms of the delightful cliff-top Connaught Gardens and of course there’s great shopping too.

Tuesday Departing our hotel, we visit the beautiful family resort of Exmouth, with its 2-mile-long seafront, lovely cliff walks with stunning views of the bay. It has an excellent beach and plenty of sea front attractions that will keep everyone entertained for a few hours before returning home during the afternoon.

Located next to the seafront it is just a short level walk to the town and harbour. Facilities include swimming pool, gymnasium and spa, restaurant, lounge bar and dance floor with nightly entertainment. All bedrooms feature walk-in shower, flat screen TV, internet access, iron and board, mini-fridge, hairdryer, digital safe, plus tea and coffee facilities. Lift access to most rooms. The Belgrave Sands is a totally non-smoking hotel.

Single Room: Nil | Double for Sole Use: £50 | Holiday Insurance: £23

(All prices are per person & are for the entire tour)

The 4-star Mercure Exeter Rougemont Hotel is an elegant Victorian building situated less than a 10 minutes’ walk from the hulking red-brick Royal Albert Memorial Museum and a mere 10 minutes’ stroll from Exeter Quay and you can reach the City Centre in about a 10-minute walk and is an ideal starting point for visiting Queen Street. 98 bedrooms, restaurant & lounge/bar.

Supplements

Single Room: £60 | Holiday Insurance £23

(All prices are per person & are for the entire tour)

The Belgrave Sands Hotel, Torquay HHHH

The Mercure Rougemont Hotel, Exeter HHHH

Exeter Cathedral

Sidmouth

BIDEFORD & NORTH DEVON

The Royal Hotel

As the River Torridge tumbles towards the coast, it passes some of North Devon’s loveliest towns and villages before meeting the sea. The biggest of these towns, once North Devon’s principal port, is Bideford, with its ancient stone bridge and working harbour.

Your Holiday Itinerary

BARNSTAPLE & THE NORTH DEVON COAST

The Park Hotel

Your Great Break Includes

✓ One Boarding Point here at Henley-in-Arden

✓ Club Class Extra Legroom Coach

✓ Our Own Courier Service

✓ 2 nights half board

✓ Outlined excursions

Not Included: All lunches.

Friday We depart from Henley in the morning, travelling to Devon, arriving late afternoon at the Royal Hotel Bideford for our 2-night stay.

Saturday Enjoy the charm and friendly atmosphere of Barnstaple’s Pannier Market, one of Britain’s largest indoor markets, where there’s something for everyone. Largely unchanged in over 150 years, you will discover a wide range of stalls, with everything from fresh local produce, flowers and crafts, to prints and pictures, fashion and much more. Ideally located on the bustling High Street, the market is a must-see attraction for all visitors to the town.

Sunday Departing our hotel we travel to Lynton & Lynmouth situated on the north coast of Devon, then onwards through ‘Little Switzerland’ to Dunster which houses over 200 listed buildings preserved so that generations can enjoy the historic qualities of this unique village. Return home during the early evening.

Explore the rugged coastline which affords dramatic seascapes and enjoy a typical warm welcome to another of the prestigious Brend Hotels. From the moment you arrive, you are guaranteed the warmest of West Country welcomes, luxury accommodation and the personal service of the highest quality.

Your Holiday Itinerary

Your Great Break Includes

✓ One Boarding Point here at Henley-in-Arden

✓ Club Class Extra Legroom Coach

✓ Our Own Courier Service

✓ 2 nights half board

✓ Outlined excursions

Not Included: All lunches.

Sunday We depart from Henley in the morning, travelling to Devon, arriving late afternoon at The Park Hotel, Barnstaple for our 2-night stay.

Monday Perched on a hillside on the rugged North Devon coast, the quaint fishing village of Appledore welcomes visitors to explore its attractive maze of winding cobbled streets lined with the prettiest of pastel-coloured houses, decorated with cheery hanging baskets and a scattering of lobster pots. We return in the afternoon for free time in Barnstaple – A former river port located on the lowest crossing point of the River Taw, it is possibly the oldest borough in the United Kingdom. Tuesday After breakfast we visit the seaside resort of Ilfracombe. Explore the seafront, gardens, the many shops, galleries, cafes and maritime pubs before returning home during the late afternoon.

The Park Hotel, Barnstaple HHHH

Standing at the eastern end of the ancient Bideford Bridge, the Royal Hotel is steeped in history. As Bideford’s finest hotel, you can rely on the Royal for a warm Brend Hotels welcome among stylish and peaceful surroundings. Regency Restaurant, lounge and bar area. Mobility Grade: 4. Location and hotel fairly level, slight hill into town. Lift to all floors.

The Park Hotel is set in a quiet corner of the bustling market town of Barnstaple, a level 15-minute stroll into the shops, bars & restaurants of the town centre. The elegant, comfortable bedrooms offer every modern facility with special attention to detail.

Spacious restaurant, bar & lounge, sun terrace overlooking Rock Park. Mobility Grade: 3. Locality is generally flat. Most rooms are on the 1st floor, with a limited number of ground floor rooms available in the Garden Court Annexe, 100m from main entrance. Lift access to most floors. Supplements Single

The Royal Hotel, Bideford HHH

Ilfracombe

BRISTOL & BATH With SS Great Britain & Oakham Treasures

FLIGHTS OF REMEMBRANCE

The West Country not only offers some excellent attractions, it also boasts some of England’s finest cities, steeped in history, dating back to Roman and medieval times. The maritime city of Bristol is without doubt one of the UK’s most popular city break destinations, and the ancient city of Bath is renowned for its historic architectural splendour.

Your Holiday Itinerary

Your Great Break Includes

✓ One Boarding Point here at Henley-in-Arden

✓ Luxury Traveller Coach with ‘First Class’ Seating & Legroom

✓ Our Own Courier Service

✓ 2 nights half board

✓ Entrance to Oakham Treasures

✓ Bristol Packet Boat Cruise & SS Great Britain

Not Included: All lunches.

Friday We travel south to Oakham Treasures, one of the largest privately owned museums of retail and farming history in the UK that guarantees to give you an amazing and uplifting trip down memory lane.

Whether you are 8 or 80, you will be fascinated by this vast and unique collection of memorabilia from the last century. There really is something for everybody, from the thousands of items in the historic stores, to the impressive display of vintage tractors and farm equipment. From here it is a short drive to our hotel and our 2-night stay.

Saturday This morning we board a Bristol Packet boat for a tour of the city docks with a live and entertaining commentary to see the sights of Bristol and learn about the city’s history and culture. Following our cruise, we visit the Dockyard to discover Brunel’s SS Great Britain, said to be the ship that changed the world!

Sunday Departing our hotel, we visit the beautiful city of Bath, where you will have opportunity to explore the most renowned parts of the ancient city, which are conveniently concentrated in the compact city centre. Explore the Abbey, Roman Baths and view the famous Pulteney Bridge or just relax on the banks of the River Avon. You may also wish to take a boat trip on the river or enjoy an open top bus tour of the city centre to learn all about the history of this fascinating city. We return home during the early evening.

The Battle of Britain was a major air campaign fought largely over southern England in the summer and autumn of 1940, in which the RAF defended the United Kingdom against large-scale attacks by Nazi Germany’s air force, the Luftwaffe. Join us on this memorial tour to Kent to discover why, in the words of Sir Winston Churchill, “Never was so much owed by so many to so few”!

Your Holiday Itinerary

Your Great Break Includes

✓ One Boarding Point here at Henley-in-Arden

✓ Club Class Extra Legroom Coach

✓ Our Own Courier Service

✓ 2 nights half board

✓ Entrance to Bentley Priory Museum, RAF Hendon, Battle of Britain Museum at Hawkinge, RAF Memorial Capel-leFerne & RAF Manston

Not included: All lunches.

Friday We head to Bentley Priory Museum, to uncover the fascinating story of this beautiful Grade II listed country house, focusing on its role as Headquarters Fighter Command during the Battle of Britain. Explore the important stories of those who defended our skies and those who worked tirelessly on the ground that allowed Britain’s darkest hour to also be her finest hour. We continue to RAF Hendon – a museum that celebrates the story of aviation from the Wright Brothers to the RAF of the 21st century, with one of the world’s finest collections of legendary aircraft and associated exhibits. We then continue to our hotel for our 2-night stay.

Saturday We visit the Battle of Britain Museum at Hawkinge, a former RAF base where much of the 1960’s film about the battle was filmed; the museum has many of the aircraft used in the film plus an incredible collection of memorabilia. Next, we continue to the striking RAF memorial at Capel-le-Ferne, dedicated to those who flew and gave their lives in the Battle of Britain.

Sunday Departing after breakfast we visit RAF Manston where we see the Spitfire and Hurricane Museum and small museum dedicated to the RAF Station. We continue to Canterbury before returning home during the late afternoon.

Best Western Plus Burlington Hotel, Folkestone HHHH

Holland House perches proudly at the edge of Bristol Harbour, a colourful hub of culture and creativity. Like the city surrounding it, our hotel fuses classic and contemporary with ease, with 275 modern luxury rooms. It features an indoor pool, a fitness suite, and the on-site Urban Bar & Kitchen restaurant. All rooms are en-suite, and many have views over Redcliff Church. Each also features a TV, a mini-bar, and facilities for making tea and coffee. Full English breakfast is served each morning in the Urban Bar & Kitchen, where guests can also enjoy a meal or drink at the bar.

Supplements

Double for Sole Use: £80 | Holiday Insurance: £23 (All prices are per person & are for the entire tour)

The 4-star Best Western Plus Burlington Hotel is a charming Victorian building in the West End of Folkestone. Set in tranquil surroundings and overlooking the English Channel, this familyfriendly hotel was built in the 1890’s and still holds its Victorian charm, whilst offering all the mod cons you’d expect of a contemporary hotel. Just a 10-minute walk from Folkestone’s town centre.

Supplements

Single Room: £40 | Holiday Insurance: £23

(All prices are per person & are for the entire tour)

The Mercure Holland House Hotel HHHH

Bentley Priory Museum

CHATHAM HISTORIC DOCKYARD & Leeds Castle

HAMPTON COURT FLOWER SHOW & Windsor Castle

On this fascinating tour we step back in time and explore a wonderful selection of historic treasures, where there are stories around every corner. We go behind the scenes of the award-winning TV adaption of “Call the Midwife” at Chatham Dockyard and visit Leeds Castle which is often referred to as the ‘loveliest castle in the world!’

Your Holiday Itinerary

Your Great Break Includes

✓ One Boarding Point here at Henley-in-Arden

✓ Club Class Extra Legroom Coach

✓ Our Own Courier Service

✓ 1 night half board

✓ Entrance to Chatham Historic Dockyard with “Call the Midwife” Tour and Leeds Castle

Not Included: All lunches.

Sunday We head to Chatham Historic Dockyards. If you’re one of the many fans that fell in love with the award-winning TV adaptation of, Call the Midwife, then you can jump into the heart-warming world created by Jennifer Worth with the Official “Call the Midwife” tour. Led by your very own costumed midwife you will walk along the roads, and pass slums and warehouses which are the midwife’s backdrop as they cycle around the east end. We also have time to discover one of Britain’s leading maritime heritage attractions with Three Historic Warships, a working Victorian Ropery, Historic Lifeboat Collection, Dockyard Railway, Hearts of Oak digital theatre and play areas, plus magnificent collections from two national museums

Monday We depart our hotel for Leeds Castle where we enjoy a self-guided visit. This elegant 12th century castle rises majestically from the waters of its moat and is surrounded by 500 acres of interesting parkland and gardens. Find out about the Castle’s 900-year history – from being a Norman stronghold through 300 years of Royal ownership to then becoming Henry VIII’s resplendent Tudor Palace. We return home during the early evening.

The RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show is the world’s biggest annual flower show. Marvel at the beautiful flowers in the rose marquee and the innovative conceptual gardens showcasing the next big names in garden design. Watch demonstrations by celebrity gardeners around the showgrounds and get the latest gardening tips.

Your Holiday Itinerary

Your Great Break Includes

✓ One Boarding Point here at Henley-in-Arden

✓ Luxury Traveller Coach with ‘First Class’ Seating & Legroom

✓ Our Own Courier Service

✓ 1 night half board

✓ 1 Day Entrance Ticket to the Hampton Court Flower Show

✓ Entrance to Windsor Castle

Not Included: All other meals.

Friday Today we visit Hampton Court Flower Show, where we join the thousands of gardening fans looking to enjoy the abundance of floral delights. There will be water gardens, conceptual gardens, contemporary and traditional gardens to suit all tastes. Hundreds of the UK’s best nurseries will fill the floral marquees. There are hundreds of opportunities to buy gifts, floral art and floristry. Fruit and vegetables will also be a major part of the show, so overall it makes a glorious day out! Later, we continue to our hotel for dinner and our overnight stay (Dinner will be served in a Private Meeting Room).

Saturday After breakfast we head for Windsor, this Royal town has always been a popular choice. We have included entrance to the magnificent castle and the remainder of your time can be spent browsing the shops, or why not head to the river and enjoy a lovely sail. We return home during the late afternoon.

A charming 4-star hotel in Rochester, Bridgewood Manor is the perfect destination for visitors who wish to explore scenic Kent. Restaurant, bar/lounge, outdoor patio area, leisure club & spa with indoor swimming pool. Level entrance, easy access throughout. Lift to all floors, with 2 purpose built disabled rooms on the ground floor.

The Radisson Blu Edwardian, Heathrow is decorated with glass chandeliers, an ornate marble staircase and striking Eastern artwork. All rooms are air-conditioned and feature Egyptian cotton bed linen, tea and coffee facilities, satellite TV with up to 300 channels. Bathrooms feature Italian marble and come equipped with bath, shower and complimentary toiletries. Leisure facilities include spa, gym, sauna & steam room. Supplements Double

(All prices are per person & are for the entire tour)

Bridgewood Manor, Rochester HHHH

The Radisson Blu Edwardian Hotel, Heathrow HHHH

Hampton Court Palace Flower Show

Chatham Historic Dockyard

UPGRADE

CRUISING ON THE ROYAL RIVER THAMES

LONDON LUNCH CRUISE & Kensington Palace with Afternoon Tea

Discover the Thames Valley on this delightful tour which includes three superb cruises on the mighty Royal River Thames, one of the longest rivers in the UK. Starting in the Cotswolds the Thames travels over 200 miles through some of England’s most picturesque towns and villages right into the centre of London and into the North Sea.

Your Holiday Itinerary

Sunday We journey south to Henley-onThames and an afternoon circular cruise along the Royal Regatta Reaches between Marsh and Hambleden Locks. Reading. From here it is a short drive to our hotel for our 2-night stay.

Your Great Break Includes

✓ One Boarding Point here at Henley-in-Arden

✓ Club Class Extra Legroom Coach

✓ Our Own Courier Service

✓ 2 nights half board

✓ 3 Distinctly Different River Cruises Not included: All lunches.

With good food and great views, a Thames Lunch Cruise is both relaxing and rather stimulating. While you tuck in to a delicious 2-course lunch, you’ll enjoy a relaxed mini voyage through the heart of London. Our 2-day Great Break also includes a visit to Kensington Palace, the official London residence of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge with Afternoon Tea included.

Your Holiday Itinerary

Your Great Break Includes

✓ One Boarding Point here at Henley-in-Arden

✓ Luxury Traveller Coach with ‘First Class’ Seating & Legroom

✓ Our Own Courier Service

✓ 1 night bed & breakfast

✓ Kensington Palace with Afternoon Tea

✓ 2-course Lunch Thames Cruise

Not included: Dinner on Sunday evening.

Monday Today we drive to Kew Pier and commence our cruise which will take us to central London, sailing past famous landmarks and terminating beside the Houses of Parliament. Free time for individual sightseeing before we head back to our hotel for dinner.

Tuesday This morning we visit nearby Maidenhead where we commence a cruise to Royal Windsor. Sit back and relax as you pass by homes of the stars and enjoy spectacular views of Windsor Castle and Eton College. On arrival there will be some free time to explore, perhaps visit the castle before commencing our journey home.

The Delta Marriott Heathrow/Slough Windsor is a brilliant base. For this tour. All bedrooms are air-conditioned with private facilities, TV, telephone, hairdryer, iron and hospitality tray. There is a 24-hour reception, restaurant, coffee lounge and cocktail bar. Leisure centre featuring an indoor pool and gymnasium. Passenger lifts serve all floors.

Sunday There is something quite special about Kensington Palace. Queen Victoria was born and spent her childhood here and in recent years it has been home to many Royals including Princess Margaret, the Princess of Wales and currently the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. Explore the State Rooms, view the special exhibitions and take a stroll around the famous sunken gardens. Also included is a relaxing afternoon tea in Kensington Palace’s impressive orangery. Later we check in to the Holiday Inn Hotel, High Street Kensington for our overnight stay.

Monday For your further enjoyment today we include a scenic 1¾ hour scenic Thames pleasure cruise with City Cruises where a 2-course meal with commentary is included as we experience the spectacular sights and sounds of central London without leaving the comfort your seat. We return home late afternoon.

The 4-star Holiday Inn Kensington is situated just moments from Kensington High Street. All bedrooms are en-suite and are equipped with tea/coffee making facilities, hairdryer, TV, direct dial telephone and free Wi-Fi. The hotel also has a restaurant, bar, swimming pool and gym. There is a lift to all floors.

Supplements

The Delta Marriott Hotel Heathrow/Slough Windsor HHHH

The Holiday Inn, Kensington High Street HHHH

Date & Price

Sun 3 – Mon 4 March 2024

Enjoy the wonderful experience of staying at this 5-star iconic hotel – Situated on the verdant, tree-lined thoroughfare of Aldwych, The Waldorf Hilton hotel enjoys a fabulous Covent Garden location in the heart of London’s theatre district.

Holiday Itinerary

Sunday Depart from your home area in the morning travelling to London. There is time to relax and enjoy the delicious Afternoon Tea served in the Homage Grand Salon before checking in late afternoon. The remainder of the day is free for you to explore at leisure and enjoy a meal – the choice is endless.

Monday After our leisurely full English breakfast we enjoy free time with ‘London’ on your doorstep – Covent Garden, The Strand, Westminster, the Thames and Oxford Street are just a stone’s throw away. We leave London at 4.00pm and return to the Midlands.

TOWERS ALL THE WAY

Night £249

Your Great Break Includes

✓ One Boarding Point here at Henley-in-Arden

✓ Luxury Traveller Coach with ‘First Class’ Seating & Legroom

✓ Our Own Courier Service

✓ 1 nights accommodation at the Waldorf Hilton

✓ Full Cooked Buffet Breakfast

✓ Afternoon Tea served in the Homage Grand Salon at 3.30pm Not Included: All lunches & dinner.

Date & Price

Fri 24 – Sat 25 Nov 2023 1 Night £279

Enjoy views of the city from some of the most iconic towers in London. Enjoy panoramic views from the Shard and take in the history of the Tower of London which stands tall over the Thames. We also include a scenic Thames River Cruise from Westminster to the Tower of London.

Holiday Itinerary

Friday On arrival in London, we will make our way to one of London’s most iconic landmarks, the View from the Shard It is the tallest building in Western Europe soaring 244 metres and 72 floors above the Capital. Twice the height of any other viewing platform in London, it offers unparalleled 360-degree views of up to 40 miles across the city. The viewing platforms are on floors 68, 69 and 72 and offer interactive touchscreen telescopes to explore London in more intriguing detail. After our visit we will check into our hotel.

Your Great Break Includes

✓ One Boarding Point here at Henley-in-Arden

✓ Luxury Traveller Coach with ‘First Class’ Seating & Legroom

✓ Our Own Courier Service

✓ Welcome tea/coffee upon arrival at our hotel

✓ 1 nights bed & full cooked breakfast

✓ The View from the Shard

✓ Scenic Thames River Cruise

✓ Entrance to the Tower of London

Not Included: All other meals.

Saturday After breakfast we enjoy a scenic Thames River Cruise from Westminster/London Eye downstream to the Tower of London. Next, we visit the Tower of London, an infamous prison which has also served as an armoury, a treasury, a menagerie, a public record office, and the home of the Crown Jewels of England.

Crowne Plaza, Kings Cross, London HHHH

Waldorf Hilton Hotel, London HHHHH

One of the capital’s most iconic hotels, the Waldorf Hilton London hotel showcases every imaginable 21st century comfort against a backdrop of genuine historic splendour. Just five minutes’ walk from Covent Garden and a mile from some of the city’s most iconic attractions, the Waldorf Hilton London is home to a tranquil indoor pool, a well-equipped gym, a striking new 1920’s themed bar – Good Godfrey’s, and a stylish Homage Restaurant. The hotel has several lifts to all floors.

Supplements

Double for Sole Use: £85 | Holiday Insurance: £23

(All prices are per person & are for the entire tour)

Tour Departs: 8.45am

Located in Islington district, Crowne Plaza London Kings Cross, is located next-door to The Charles Dickens Museum and within a 5-minute walk from The Postal Museum. Its location puts you in the centre of London, a short drive to St Paul’s Cathedral and the British Museum. Located close to Exmouth Market and a 10-minute drive to the London Eye. All the modern bedrooms are air-conditioned with most equipped with mini-fridge bar and tea/coffee making facilities. An excellent full English breakfast is served daily and the restaurant is the perfect spot for a bite to eat, or you can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge.

Supplements

Double for Sole Use: £90 | Holiday Insurance: £23

(All prices are per person & are for the entire tour)

The Shard

Waldorf Afternoon Tea

Covent Garden

Tower of London

1940’s LINCOLNSHIRE RAF BREAK & A Dame Vera Lynn Tribute Concert

ELY, NORWICH & The Norfolk Broads

Join us on this tour to the undiscovered county of Lincolnshire – A region packed full of aviation history, as well as witnessing great moments from medieval times to the present day. We will enjoy visits to the Bomber command Centre and the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Visitors Centre.

Your Holiday Itinerary

Your Great Break Includes

✓ One Boarding Point here at Henley-in-Arden

✓ Club Class Extra Legroom Coach

✓ Our Own Courier Service

✓ 1 nights half board

✓ Entrance to the Bomber Command Centre

✓ Guided Tour of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Centre

Not Included: All lunches.

Sunday Enjoy a leisurely drive into Lincolnshire’s ‘Bomber Country’ –this beautiful area is stacked with aviation history. We visit the Bomber Command Centre – a world class facility that serves as a point of recognition and remembrance for Bomber Command. From here we continue to our hotel arriving in time for dinner and our overnight stay. After dinner, sit back and listen as we pay tribute to Dame Vera Lynn. Performed by Lorrie Brown who is the UK No.1 Vera Lynn tribute performer. Lorrie has performed her show all around the country in theatres and 1940’s festivals. She will perform many of Vera Lynn’s greatest hits including ‘A Nightingale Sang in Leicester Square’, ‘I’ll Be Seeing You’, and of course ‘We’ll Meet Again’. Lorrie’s beautiful voice and presentation takes the audience back to the days of classic melodies and beautiful words.

Monday This morning, we visit the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Visitor Centre, where you can view the exhibitions and enjoy a guided tour of the hangar where these historic aeroplanes are meticulously maintained. We continue to the delightful village of Woodhall Spa to see the Dambuster’s 617 Squadron Memorial before departing homewards.

On this Great Break to East Cambridgeshire and Norfolk, we can discover two of the region’s 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, a visit to Norfolk offers a refreshing escape from the hustle and bustle of busy Britain, with the coast and countryside offer areas of outstanding beauty.

Your Holiday Itinerary

Your Great Break Includes

✓ One Boarding Point here at Henley-in-Arden

✓ Luxury Traveller Coach with ‘First Class’ Seating & Legroom

✓ Our Own Courier Service

✓ 2 nights half board

✓ Outlined excursions

✓ Broads Cruise

Not Included: All lunches.

Friday 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 2-night stay. Saturday 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.

Sunday Departing our hotel we discover the enchanting landscape of the Norfolk Broads on a cruise with live commentary along the Wroxham Broad. Then spend some time exploring Wroxham Barns, eighteenth century restored barns containing shops selling local produce, arts & crafts and clothing before returning home in the early evening.

Set in luscious Lincolnshire countryside this award-winning hotel successfully combines rustic charm with modern amenities. Restaurant, bar, lounge. Spa/Wellness centre including Jacuzzi, whirlpool & gymnasium. Mobility Grade:

4. Locality: Generally level. Hotel: Reasonably level with occasional steps to public areas. Bedrooms are on 3 floors all served by a lift.

Single Room: £100

An imposing red brick, Elizabethan style, country house hotel set in 150 acres of beautiful, wooded Norfolk parkland. Brasserie restaurant, bar, lounge, pool with spa bath, sauna & steam room. Mobility Grade: 3. Locality generally level with a few steps to main entrance and leisure area.

Supplements

Holiday Insurance: £23

(All prices are per person & are for the entire tour)

The Olde Barn Hotel, Grantham HHH

Dunston Hall Hotel, Norwich HHHH

THE BUXTON MILITARY TATTOO & The National Memorial Arboretum

CORONATION STREET TOUR

Salford Quays, Trentham Gardens & Jodrell Bank

In 2023 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, residents and visitors alike, the Tattoo raises thousands of pounds for ABF – The Soldiers’ Charity.

Your Holiday Itinerary

Your Great Break Includes

✓ One Boarding Point here at Henley-in-Arden

✓ Luxury Traveller Coach with ‘First Class’ Seating & Legroom

✓ Our Own Courier Service

✓ 1 night half board

✓ Outlined Itinerary including Tickets for the Buxton Military Tattoo

Take a trip down the nation’s most famed street, on a guided tour which takes in Coronation Street, Rosamund Street and Victoria Street. A chance to step on to the largest working television set in the country and be immersed in the familiar surroundings of the Rovers Return, Roy’s Rolls, Underworld and The Kabin. Hear filming secrets, take a selfie on the street and follow in the footsteps of your favourite characters down those Coronation Street cobbles.

Your Great Break Includes

✓ One Boarding Point here at Henley-in-Arden

✓ Club Class Extra Legroom Coach

✓ Our Own Courier Service

✓ 2 nights half board

✓ Entrance to Trentham Gardens & Estate

✓ Coronation Street Tour

✓ Entrance to Jodrell Bank

Not Included: All lunches.

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 Devonshire Dome. A magnificent 18th century stable block originally built by the 5th Duke of Devonshire 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.

✓ Free Entrance to the National Memorial Arboretum

Not Included: All lunches. Road Train at the National Memorial Arboretum –Small charge payable on the day to the NMA, as required.

Sunday After breakfast we visit the magnificent National Memorial Arboretum, which comprises 150 acres of trees and over 150 memorials of national significance; you can cover as much or as little of the site as you wish. The Arboretum is the home of the Armed Forces Memorial, which is a striking and emotive memorial, which gives recognition and thanks for those who have died whilst on duty or as a result of terrorist action since the Second World War and acknowledges the enduring sacrifice of those who mourn their loss. We return home during the late afternoon.

Derby Mickleover Best Western Signature Collection HHHH

Located just to the west of Derby, Derby Mickleover Hotel, BW Signature Collection by Best Western offers a central base for this popular Great Break. Hotel facilities include a restaurant, bar, 24-hour front desk, Wi-Fi, swimming pool. Lift to all floors.

Single Room: £45 | Holiday Insurance: £23

(All prices are per person & are for the entire tour)

Your Holiday Itinerary

Friday En-route to our hotel we pause at Trentham Gardens – Trentham is a special place with 725 acres of spectacular natural beauty and home to award-winning Gardens, glorious ancient woodland and a unique outdoor shopping village. From the tranquillity of the garden and wildlife walks to the wonder of the Monkey Forest and the thrill of Treetop Adventures, there really is something for everyone at Trentham. From here we continue to our hotel for our 2-night stay.

Saturday This morning we travel to Salford Quays and Media City where you will find a wealth of world-class entertainment, leisure and cultural facilities on offer including the Imperial War Museum North and the Lowry. Free time to explore before making our way to the ITV Studios for our Coronation Street Tour. Explore Coronation Streets’ famous cobbles as you stroll past the Roy’s Rolls Café or check out Kev’s car shop, Webster’s Auto Centre. Wander past the ‘Kabin’, see the most action-packed pub in the North West, The Rovers Return.

Sunday Today we visit Jodrell Bank – a UNESCO World Heritage Site that is a must for anyone interested in space and the night sky. There is a wealth of things to discover with the centre of attraction being the Grade I listed Lovell Telescope. However, there are many indoor and outdoor exhibits to engage with too – Visit the First Light Pavilion and the beautiful 130 seat planetarium with a 30-minute immersive show of the night sky which is included in your admission.

Best Western Cresta Court Hotel is a stylish, contemporary hotel in Altrincham. All bedrooms are en-suite and have television, telephone, hairdryer and tea & coffee making facilities. The hotel has a lift.

Supplements

Single Room: £40 | Holiday Insurance: £23

(All prices are per person & are for the entire tour)

The Best Western Cresta Court Hotel, Altrincham HHH

Coronation Street The Tour

Buxton Military Tattoo

RHS FLOWER SHOW AT TATTON PARK, RHS Bridgewater & Liverpool

LYTHAM ST ANNES & The Blackpool Illuminations

Date & Price

Fri 21 – Sun 23 July 2023

This spectacular weekend allows you the opportunity to enjoy the wonderful floral displays at Tatton Park’s annual RHS Flower Show and includes a visit to RHS Bridgewater Gardens, the fifth public garden by the Royal Horticultural Society. The 156-acre site in Salford includes the former Worsley New Hall and Nesfield terraces, a lake, 35 acres of woodland, parkland and a magnificent 11-acre walled garden.

Your Holiday Itinerary

2 Nights £389

Your Great Break Includes

✓ One Boarding Point here at Henley-in-Arden

✓ Club Class Extra Legroom Coach

✓ Our Own Courier Service

✓ 2 nights half board

✓ Entrance to RHS Bridgewater

✓ Entrance to RHS Flower Show at Tatton Park

✓ Short Guided Tour of Liverpool

Not Included: All lunches.

Friday We drive to Salford for a visit to RHS Bridgewater Garden. Named after the historic Bridgewater Canal which runs adjacent to the site, these gardens are set in the grounds of the former estate of the First Earl of Ellesmere. Designed by leading landscape architect Tom Stuart-Smith, highlights include one of the largest walled gardens in the UK, beautifully landscaped grounds, lakes and woodland, living plant collections and horticultural trails. From here we continue to our hotel for dinner and our 2-night stay.

Saturday With a whole host of amazing gardens to see, design tips, shopping and growing inspiration, the RHS Flower Show Tatton Park should be a must-do event in the calendar of who has an interest in anything horticultural. This is one of the most popular Flower Shows organised by the Royal Horticultural Society and promises to be an inspiration for those with green fingers or those simply looking for an interesting and exciting trip away.

Sunday After breakfast we travel to Liverpool, where upon arrival a guide will join us for a tour of the city’s major landmarks. Famous for its two Cathedrals; Liverpool’s historic waterfront is a unique feature which offers five world class attractions –The Albert Dock, Famous Mersey Ferries, The Tate Gallery Liverpool, The Beatles Story and the Merseyside Maritime Museum. We depart for home during the afternoon.

AC Hotel by Marriott Manchester Salford Quays HHHH

AC Hotel Manchester Salford Quays occupies a coveted spot in the heart of the vibrant Salford Quays district. The innovation of MediaCityUK, the sporting history of Old Trafford and the diverse cultural offering of The Lowry Theatre are all a walk away. The excitement of the location is augmented by the style of the hotel. All 142 bedrooms combine modern design with sleek furnishings to create an atmosphere of calm. Restaurant, bar, terrace, lift to all floors.

Supplements

Double for Sole Use: £100 | Holiday Insurance: £23

(All prices are per person & are for the entire tour)

Tour Departs: 8.00am

By: 6.00pm

Blackpool Illuminations

Fri 6 – Sun 8 October 2023

Date & Price

The resort of Lytham St Annes, full of flowers, old world charm and small friendly shops is surrounded by gentle rolling countryside and picturesque villages. It has a Victorian heritage and the feel of a gentle bygone age that provides a welcome contrast to the vibrant town of Blackpool.

Your Holiday Itinerary

2 Nights £289

Your Great Break Includes

✓ One Boarding Point here at Henley-in-Arden

✓ Club Class Extra Legroom Coach

✓ Our Own Courier Service

✓ 2 nights half board

✓ Outlined Excursions

Not included: All lunches.

Friday Enjoy a relaxed journey to our hotel in Lytham St Annes with comfort breaks along the way. A free afternoon to enjoy the peaceful parks, beautiful gardens and admire the old half-timbered buildings of Lytham. Stroll along the fine promenade and the lovely sandy beach. Lytham has excellent shopping, with many quaint independent shops as well as the larger stores. Saturday Enjoy free time in Blackpool – Britain’s favourite seaside resort! Perhaps visit the world-famous Blackpool Tower, one of the most loved and recognisable landmarks in the world and home to the famous Tower Ballroom, The Tower Circus, The Blackpool Tower Dungeons and The Blackpool Tower Eye. This evening the coach will take you on an Illuminations drive taking you through the six miles of dazzling “artificial sunlight” as over a million lamps, lasers and light bulbs create this electric extravaganza! (Early dinner tonight).

Sunday Departing after breakfast we head to the coast for time at leisure in the classic seaside resort of Southport. We continue via Crosby Beach viewing the spectacular ‘Another Place’ sculptures by Antony Gormley – 100 cast iron, life-size figures spreading out along 3-kilometres of the foreshore. We return home during the afternoon.

Best Western Glendower Hotel, St Annes HHH

Situated overlooking St Annes Pier, sitting directly opposite a sandy beach and just 10 minutes’ drive from Blackpool Pleasure Beach. The hotel offers breathtaking views across the Irish Sea, while the nearby Alpine and Ashton Gardens offer picturesque tranquillity. ‘Coast’ Restaurant, bar/lounge. The hotel has a lift.

Supplements

Single Room: £17 | Sea View (On Req): £40 | Holiday Insurance: £23

(All prices are per person & are for the entire tour)

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.

Your Holiday 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.

Your Great Break 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.

Yorkshire boasts a rich heritage and jawdropping scenery as well as being home to a wealth of glorious cities and towns. Join us on a great value early season weekend break to enjoy a range of highlights of this beautiful and dramatic county including visits to two of her great cities, Harrogate and York.

Your Holiday Itinerary

Your Great Break Includes

✓ One Boarding Point here at Henley-in-Arden

✓ Luxury Traveller Coach with ‘First Class’ Seating & Legroom

✓ Our Own Courier Service

✓ 2 nights half board

Not Included: All lunches.

Friday Today we travel to Harrogate, one of Yorkshire’s most elegant destinations! Enjoy some free time in this characterful little town which isn’t short of interesting attractions, including some magnificent garden walks and panoramic views. Perhaps, you’d prefer a day exploring Harrogate’s many boutique shops and quaint tearooms. From here we continue to York arriving in time for dinner and our 2-night stay.

Saturday A free day to discover the magnificent City of York. 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 half-timbered 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 varied shopping area, so you will quickly discover why York has been labelled England’s finest historic city.

Tonight, we enjoy dinner and overnight accommodation at the popular Skiddaw Hotel. Monday After breakfast we join the coach for a full day’s 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.

Sunday Another morning to discover York’s many delightful attractions. Perhaps take a boat trip on the River Ouse, stroll down Viking streets at the Jorvik Centre, or explore one of the city’s incredible museums… York simply has it all! We return home during the early evening.

This

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.

The Doubletree by Hilton is also located in the heart of York and a leisurely walk to both the Minster and Shambles. Facilities include a restaurant, bar and lounge. The hotel has a lift to all floors and two dedicated disabled rooms, subject to availability.

The Skiddaw Hotel, Keswick HHH

popular

The Doubletree by Hilton York HHH

An Epic Tale of England

CARDIFF CITY BREAK & The Royal Mint Experience

Your Great Break Includes

✓ One Boarding Point here at Henley-in-Arden

✓ Club Class Extra Legroom Coach

✓ Our Own Courier Service

✓ 3 nights half board

✓ ‘Deluxe Ticket’ seating for Kynren –An Epic Tale of England

✓ Entrance to Beamish Open-Air Museum

Not Included: All lunches.

Set against the magnificent backdrop of Auckland Castle, County Durham. This 90minute KYNREN show begins at dusk and ends in starlight. The show takes the audiences on a journey through 2,000 years of British history, myth and legend at breakneck speed. Encompassing the Roman occupation. Both World Wars. Viking and Norman invasions, medieval feasts, Tudor times, The English Civil War, the Georgian Renaissance, Industrial Revolution and Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee in between. This short break allows you to experience the magic, history and spectacle of KYNREN for yourself.

Your Holiday Itinerary

Friday We travel north via a stop in Thirsk. Famous for the World of James Herriot. Essentially unchanged and uninfluenced by the world, it centres around a bustling cobbled market square, dominated by the town clock. From here we continue north to our hotel in County Durham for dinner and our 3-night stay. Saturday A morning visit to explore the captivating city of Durham with its winding, cobbled streets, by the dramatic Durham Cathedral and Castle World Heritage Site –one of the most stunning city panoramas in Europe. Following an early dinner at the hotel, we make our way to Auckland Castle for the show. As dusk turns to darkness, Kynren takes you on a spellbinding voyage through history, myth and legend. (Deluxe Seats included).

Sunday Today, we visit Beamish Open-Air Museum – a living museum which tells the story of life in North East England in Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian times. Monday Departing after breakfast we drive to the historic city of York. After some free time to explore, we commence our return journey, arriving home during the evening.

Redworth Hall Hotel, County Durham HHHH

A beautiful Jacobean country manor dating back to 1744. Standing in 150 acres of Durham countryside, the hotel combines traditional elegance with contemporary style. Restaurant, bar, lounge, indoor pool & gym. Mobility Grade: 3. Locality: Generally level. Hotel: Level entrance & lift to all floors.

Supplements

Single Room: £90 | Holiday Insurance: £26.50

(All prices are per person & are for the entire tour)

Tour Departs: 8.30am

We head to the delightful Welsh Capital for a fabulous weekend break staying in the very heart of the city. There will be free time to explore at your own pace and we have included at visit to the fascinating Royal Mint and a lovely sail around Cardiff Bay. Also included, is a visit to St Fagan’s Natural History Museum. Located on the outskirts of the city, this is one of Europe’s leading and most fascinating open-air museums with exhibits from Celtic times to the present day.

Your Holiday Itinerary

Your Great Break Includes

✓ One Boarding Point here at Henley-in-Arden

✓ Club Class Extra Legroom Coach

✓ Our Own Courier Service

✓ 2 nights half board

✓ Free entrance to St Fagan’s Natural History Museum

✓ Guided Tour of the Royal Mint Experience

Not Included: All lunches.

Sunday We journey south west to the fascinating St Fagan’s Natural History Museum (Free Entry). Located on the outskirts of the city, it is one of Europe’s leading open-air museums with exhibits from Celtic times to the present day and tells the story of how Welsh people lived through the ages. In the afternoon we continue to our hotel for our 2-night stay.

Monday A morning at leisure for shopping or to explore the city centre. You might like to visit the castle with its Norman Mote and tower, and the fine 19th century state apartments. In the afternoon we visit the attractive Cardiff Bay waterfront area with its old wharfs, new piers and glass fronted restaurants. Here you’ll be free to discover the impressive Welsh Assembly buildings, the iconic Welsh Millennium Centre and the pretty Norwegian Church Art Centre.

Tuesday Departing after breakfast we enjoy a guided tour of the Royal Mint Experience. Our tour gives you unprecedented access to the Royal Mint and its history. Go behind the scenes to discover a whole world of coinage from over 100 countries including our very own pounds and pence. We return home during the afternoon.

The Angel Hotel, Cardiff HHHH

Enjoying a prime location in the heart of Cardiff, close to Cardiff Castle and the Millennium Stadium. Restaurant, bar, lounge/reception area. Mobility Grade: 4. The streets around the hotel are level. 9 steps up to the hotel but wheelchair access available. Level access throughout the hotel with a lift to all floors.

Supplements

Single Room: £60 | Holiday Insurance: £23

(All prices are per person & are for the entire tour)

& Snowdonia Appetizer

GLASGOW & THE FIRTH OF CLYDE

The Waverley Paddle Steamer to the Isle of Bute

Your Great Break Includes

✓ One Boarding Point here at Henley-in-Arden

✓ Club Class Extra Legroom Coach

✓ Our Own Courier Service

✓ 2 nights half board

Not Included: All lunches.

Set in a beautiful sweeping bay the traditional resort of Llandudno is enclosed by the headlands of the Great Orme and Little Orme, 700 feet of sheer limestone that juts out into the sea. You can ascend to the top of the Great Orme in a cable car or Victorian Tramway and enjoy spectacular views across Anglesey and Snowdonia. The tranquillity of Llandudno with its pleasant shopping centre and wide level promenade makes it one of the most popular seaside resorts in Wales.

Your Holiday Itinerary

Friday Travelling north we pause in Chester – a city awash with history and famous for its half-timbered buildings and Roman heritage. It is also home to the unique 13th century rows, the famous Eastgate Clock, the largest Roman amphitheatre in Britain, a glorious cathedral plus a great choice of restaurants, cafes and bars. We continue in the afternoon to Llandudno, the ‘Queen of Resorts’ for our 2-night stay.

Saturday A day to enjoy Llandudno at your leisure and explore all its wonderful sights. Stroll along the promenade, take in the charming pier, enjoy a ride on the famous tramway or sample the modern shops. The stunning seaside town offers so much to see and do you really are spoilt for choice.

Sunday Leaving the hotel today we enjoy the scenery of the stunning Llanberis Pass and Snowdonia’s spectacular landscape. We drop down into Betws-y-Coed and enjoy a stop in this lovely town before continuing our journey home.

Step aboard the superb Waverley Paddle Steamer and wave goodbye to Glasgow as we set sail on the last seagoing paddle steamer in the world! Named after Sir Walter Scott’s Waverley novels, the ship embarked on her maiden voyage in 1947. Now a much-loved tourist attraction, we enjoy a memorable journey, steaming along the River Clyde and taking in the beautiful views all the way to Rothesay on the Isle of Bute – and back again!

Your Holiday Itinerary

Your Great Break Includes

✓ One Boarding Point here at Henley-in-Arden

✓ Club Class Extra Legroom Coach

✓ Our Own Courier Service

✓ 2 nights half board

✓ Return Sailing onboard the Waverley

Paddle Steamer

Not Included: All lunches.

Thursday Travelling north we arrive at our hotel in time for dinner. Friday Today we head to the dock at the Glasgow Science Centre to catch our morning departure on the Waverley Paddle Steamer for a return journey to Rothesay on the world’s last seagoing paddle steamer. We travel “doon the watter” on the River Clyde, historically one of Glasgow resident’s favourite holiday trips. When on board the Waverley we can visit the engine room and see the mighty steam engine power the ship’s massive paddle wheels. The Waverley also has a traditional dining saloon serving a range of meals and snacks, also period lounges so the beautiful coastline can be enjoyed from the Promenade Deck or the comfort of a seat indoors. We have a short pause to explore the Victorian seaside resort of Rothesay before embarking on our return journey.

The scheduled sailing times are: Depart Glasgow 10.00am Arrive Rothesay 1.15pm. Depart Rothesay 2.50pm – Arrive Glasgow 6.00pm Saturday After breakfast, we make our way home.

Commanding an excellent location on Gloddaeth Street, the hotel is perfectly situated for the shops and the promenade. The Dunoon has an old-fashioned view of what a hotel should provide – quality, character and uncommon values. Amid the oak panels and antiques, the atmosphere is warm, intimate and relaxed with the service being personal and attentive. Restaurant, bar, snack bar, library, games room, lounge. Mobility Grade: 4. Resort: Level seafront and shopping area. Hotel: Level entrance, with easy access throughout. Lift to all floors.

Set within the grounds of the Strathclyde Country Park, this hotel is ideally located very near to the M74 for easy access and only around 20 minutes’ journey into Glasgow centre. All 51 spacious bedrooms are well decorated and comfortable, equipped with a TV, hairdryer and tea/coffee making facilities. The hotel has a lift and 18 ground floor bedrooms. Meals and drinks are taken in the circular Glasshouse Restaurant and Bar.

Supplements

The Dunoon Hotel, Llandudno HHH

The Alona Hotel, Motherwell HHH

Waverley Paddle Steamer

ONE NIGHT CITY BREAKS

20 GREAT UK

LONDON CITY BREAK At the Tower Hotel

London Eye

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A city break to London will bring you face to face with some of the world’s most iconic landmarks and exciting attractions. Unquestionably one of the world’s greatest capital cities, London has an electric atmosphere and is awash with things to see and do. There are beautiful parks and gardens scattered around the city where you can unwind, and there is no better place for hitting the shops than bustling Oxford Street. From its West End theatres, world class nightclubs, hundreds of unique bars and venues plus restaurants serving every kind of cuisine imaginable, it’s bursting with options for a great night out.

What Can I Expect on a

One Night City Break:

With less ‘organisation’ than offered on a traditional coach holiday, these breaks allow more free time for you to explore on foot – So please do your research before you go on what you would like to see and do. Our driver will set you down in a centrally convenient location and collect you at pre-arranged times to take you to your hotel and return you home on day two.

Your Holiday Itinerary

All our Great City Breaks on Pages 20-23

Include the following:

✓ One Boarding Point here at Henley-in-Arden

✓ Club Class Extra Legroom Coach

✓ The Services of you experienced Johnsons Driver

✓ 1 night’s bed & breakfast

✓ Outlined excursions

Friday We depart for London arriving in the city during the late morning. With an afternoon at leisure, you may wish to visit the Tower of London or one of the many superb museums. Perhaps take a Thames River Cruise or a flight on the London Eye. This evening, perhaps enjoy a West-End show or treat yourself to dinner in one of the city’s outstanding restaurants… the choice is yours! What ever you choose to do, you will be captivated by the iconic features which make this city so mesmerising. London well and truly has something for everyone, experience the sights and sounds for yourself and understand why London is regarded as the capital of capitals! Saturday Following breakfast enjoy some further free time for sightseeing or undertake some last-minute shopping in the famous department stores. We depart London at 5.00pm and commence our homeward journey.

No Courier Service Provided on this Tour

The Tower Hotel, Central London HHHH

Our hotel includes 1 Night Bed & Breakfast

The Tower Hotel enjoys fantastic views of Tower Bridge and surrounding landmarks and is perfectly positioned for visiting them all.

Supplements

Double for Sole Use: £58 | Holiday Insurance: £23

BRISTOL CITY BREAK

At the Mercure Holland House Hotel

Your Holiday Itinerary

Monday We travel to Bristol, a city straddling the River Avon in the southwest of England with a prosperous maritime history. We visit the central Shopping Quarter –a great place for shopping, with over 500 stores and more than 50 cafes and restaurants. The streets of the Old City remain much the same today as they were hundreds of years ago and are dotted with cobbled streets, secret alleys and interesting architecture. A Suggested Places to Discover: Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, the 18th century Georgian House Museum, the Red Lodge Museum with its Elizabethan ‘Knot’ Garden dating back to 1580. Also, for ‘art’ lovers why not discover Banksy’s famous ‘Well Hung Lover’ on the side of a building opposite City Hall and College Green and the magnificent Bristol Cathedral. In the afternoon we check in to our hotel for our overnight stay.

Tuesday After breakfast, we load the coach and then the morning is yours to explore Bristol a little more. Perhaps visit the Harbourside, an attractive, modern development filled with restaurants, bars, shops and hotels. Explore Millennium Square or some of the city’s world-class attractions such as Brunel’s SS Great Britain, Bristol Aquarium, Arnolfini, Spike Island, Watershed and M Shed. We meet again early afternoon and begin our journey home.

1 Night £149

What To See: A cosmopolitan city with a small-town feel, caught between the coast and the Cotswolds, it’s no wonder Bristol is one of Britain’s favourite places for a short break. The SS Great Britain is a historic passenger ship designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel – the longest passenger ship in the world from 1845 to 1854. After being used as an ocean-going craft travelling to the US and Australia, the SS ended her working days in the Falklands before being brought home to Bristol in 1970. One of Bristol’s most famous modern-day sons is Banksy – the street artist who turned graffiti into modern art. His handiwork is all over the city, and many visitors take an official walking tour or simply seek them out for themselves – Unlike art galleries, the walls of the city are always open. The artist’s ‘Grim Reaper’, ‘The Girl with The Pierced Eardrum’ and ‘Well Hung Lover’ are all easy to spot.

Bristol has a vibrant street art scene and for a mix of contemporary and modern history, the M Shed is a museum with enough on offer to entertain the whole family. It’s a former warehouse that was converted to a museum in 2011 and has a truly eclectic collection with Industrial shelving units housing all sorts of curios –from penny farthing bikes to old printing presses and even whale bones.

The Mercure Holland House Hotel, Bristol HHHH

Our hotel includes 1 Night Bed & Breakfast

If a waterside getaway with the charm and bustle of one of the UK’s most vibrant cities is what you’re after, then look no further. The Holland House Hotel perches proudly at the edge of Bristol Harbour, a colourful hub of culture and creativity. Like the city surrounding it, the hotel fuses classic and contemporary with ease, with 275 modern luxury rooms, just waiting to welcome you. The hotel has a state-of-the-art gym for the more energetic traveller, and a large, heated pool for a more relaxing time.

Supplements

Double for Sole Use: £40 | Holiday Insurance: £23 (All prices are per person & are for the entire tour)

Tour Departs: 9.00am

Your Holiday Itinerary

Friday We journey south to Bath –a strikingly beautiful city with a rich history and abundance of exquisite architectural treasures including the ancient Roman baths, the majestic abbey and iconic Royal Crescent. The city’s compact centre is teeming with museums and galleries to discover alongside a superb range of places to eat and drink, plus some of the finest independent shops in Britain.

Returns By: 6.30pm

What To See: Bath is a great choice for a short city break. This ancient city has countless beautiful and historic attractions all within convenient walking distance. Visit the ancient Roman Baths, one of the most renowned of the city’s historic attractions or enjoy the architectural splendour of the iconic Royal Crescent and Pulteney Bridge. We also visit the City of Wells in Somerset with its historic centre, the magnificent cathedral, and the unique moated Bishop’s Palace. Wells is a medieval city nestling on the southern side of the Mendip Hills with the mystic Somerset Levels stretching away to the south and west.

Saturday Departing our hotel we visit the cathedral city of Wells, the smallest city in England. See the unique moated Bishop’s Palace and the magnificent cathedral, which provides the main focal point of the city and dates to the 13th century. The cobbled streets and medieval architecture are barely changed since the 14th century. We return home late afternoon.

Francis Hotel, Bath HHHH

Our hotel includes 1 Night Bed & Breakfast

Located on the prestigious Queen Square in the heart of Bath, the Grade 1 listed Francis Hotel opened in 1884 and remains one of the most famous hotels in the city. The hotel has stylish and well decorated bedrooms all equipped with air-conditioning, TV, hairdryer and tea/coffee making facilities. The brasserie-style restaurant is bright and traditional in design, the bar is stylish and cosy and there is also a luxurious lounge located to the front of the hotel. Lift access to all floors.

Supplements

Single Room: £75 | Holiday Insurance: £23 (All prices are per person & are for the entire tour)

Tour Departs: 9.00am

Returns By: 6.30pm

CHESTER CITY BREAK

At the Best Western Queen at Chester Hotel

Amphitheatre, view artefacts at The Grosvenor Museum or take a guided tour with the Dewa Experience. Alternatively, you could always take in the sights of Chester Cathedral and Chester Castle which are sure to impress. With a great selection of shops, restaurants and bars spread out amongst eye-catching black and white medieval buildings and unique Rows, Chester really does offer something for everyone.

Your Holiday Itinerary

Friday We drive to Chester, arriving late morning, where we are free to explore this wonderful city, before checking into our hotel for our overnight stay.

Saturday Additional free time to explore at leisure before returning home during the afternoon.

Best Western Queen at Chester Hotel HHHH

Our hotel includes 1 Night Bed & Breakfast

This city-centre hotel is located in Chester, close to St Paul’s Church and Eastgate Clock. Also nearby are Chester City Walls and Chester Cathedral. The Queen has a restaurant and a bar/lounge with lift to all floors.

Supplements

What To See: Chester is the perfect tourist destination for those looking to do a bit of sightseeing. As a former Roman fort, Chester offers an impressive historical background. The legacy of its Roman past is still clearly visible for visitors today, for instance Chester boasts the status of one of the best-preserved walled cities within the UK. If you want to delve into Chester’s historical past you can always visit the Roman

MANCHESTER CITY BREAK

At the Indigo Hotel

Date & Price

Sun 10 – Mon 11 December 2023 1 Night £169

What To See: Located in the North West of England, Manchester is the UK’s sixth largest city and offers some of the country’s best shopping opportunities. With large shopping centres such as The Trafford Centre and The Arndale Centre, luxury department stores Harvey Nichols and Selfridges and popular high street shops including Topshop, Monsoon and River Island, there is something to suit every taste. Once the shops close Manchester is just as busy with a vast array of restaurants, bars, nightclubs and live music venues. It’s easy to see why Manchester is becoming one of the UK’s most popular city break destinations. In December Manchester is a great way to get in the festive spirit – from the Christmas markets of Albert Square and The Corn Exchange to the Spinningfields outdoor ice rink, there is something for all ages on this fantastic pre-festive break.

LIVERPOOL CITY BREAK At the Indigo Hotel

Liverpool

Sun 3 – Mon 4 September 2023

Date & Price

Single Room: £36 | Holiday Insurance: £23 (All prices are per person & are for the entire tour)

Tour Departs: 9.00am Returns By: 7.00pm

Your

Holiday Itinerary

Sunday We drive to Manchester, arriving late morning, where we are free to explore this wonderful city, before checking into our hotel for our overnight stay. Monday Additional free time to explore at leisure before returning home during the afternoon.

Indigo Hotel, Manchester City Centre Victoria HHHH

Our hotel includes 1 Night Bed & Breakfast

A luxury hotel in the heart of Manchester, where you can step into the glass-covered original courtyard and immerse yourself in the Victorian grade II listed building that combines iconic, industrialised architecture with contemporary, stateof-the-art design to give you a truly unique experience. All 187 rooms feature comforts, such as 24-hour room service and laptop-compatible safes, in addition to perks, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air-conditioning. Located close to Victoria Station there is an onsite brasserie, bar and coffee shop.

Supplements

Double for Sole Use: £25 | Holiday Insurance: £23 (All prices are per person & are for the entire tour)

Tour Departs: 9.30am

Your Holiday Itinerary

Returns By: 6.30pm

Sunday We travel to Liverpool, where the remainder of the day is then free to unwind and hit the shops or explore the city’s world-class attractions.

Saturday Further time at leisure for shopping or sightseeing. Perhaps visit the World Museum, see the city’s cathedrals, take a Magical Mystery Tour, or enjoy a cruise on the Mersey. We depart during the late afternoon and commence our homeward journey.

Indigo

Hotel, Liverpool City Centre HHHH

Our hotel includes 1 Night Bed & Breakfast

1 Night £169

What To See: Liverpool is a city brimming with heritage and culture and is one of the most popular city break destinations in the UK. It has a strong maritime history with a stunning waterfront and amazing architecture as well as being a modern-day haven for shoppers, theatre goers and museum fans. With world-class attractions and exciting places to visit, a superb music scene, great bars and restaurants plus an amazing variety of shops, it’s no wonder that Liverpool is consistently ranked as one of the UK’s top city break destinations. Packed full of history and culture, the city is a delight to explore with a plethora of superb attractions including more museums and galleries than anywhere outside of London.

This stylish boutique hotel is located a short walk from Albert Dock. The rooms at Hotel Indigo have flat-screen TV’s with Sky channels, and hospitality trays, rainfall showers and a mini fridge. Guests can dine in the Marco Pierre White Steakhouse Bar & Grill, which offers cocktails, wines and hearty food. The Cotton Lounge also offers a range of drinks. The Tate is a 15-minute walk from Hotel Indigo Liverpool, whilst the Liverpool One shopping area is a 10-minute walk away.

Supplements

Double for Sole Use: £25 | Holiday Insurance: £23

(All prices are per person & are for the entire tour)

Tour Departs: 9.00am

Returns By: 7.00pm

What To See: A beautiful walled city, York offers stunning scenery and architecture as well as modern shops and amenities. Why not take a stroll along the winding medieval streets and peruse the individual shops selling everything from exquisite art pieces to designer clothes. The gothic York Minster is a must see and York’s many museums and galleries are well worth a visit. There are also plenty of bars and restaurants dotted along the quaint streets of York.

Your Holiday Itinerary

Monday We drive to York, arriving late morning, where we are free to explore this wonderful city. Within this beautiful city over 2000 years of history are packed 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. 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!

Tuesday Additional free time to explore at leisure before returning home during the afternoon.

Located in the heart of York and an easy walk to both the Minster and Shambles. Facilities include a restaurant, bar and lounge. Mobility Grade: 5. The hotel has a lift to all floors and two dedicated disabled rooms, subject to availability.

Supplements

Double for Sole Use: £59 | Holiday Insurance: £23 (All prices are per person & are for the entire tour)

Tour Departs: 8.00am Returns By: 7.30pm

a UNESCO World Heritage site, is recognised for its historic importance and as some of the finest surviving Norman architecture in Europe. Whilst Durham’s castle and cathedral are undoubtedly unmissable, the cobbled streets of its compact city centre –a designated conservation area – are lined with historic and listed buildings.

Your Holiday Itinerary

Friday We drive to Durham, arriving late morning, where we are free to explore this wonderful city, before checking into our hotel for our overnight stay. Saturday Additional free time to explore at leisure before returning home during the afternoon.

The Radisson Blu Hotel, Durham City Centre HHHH

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What To See: Durham, in the north east of England, is a city with ‘wow!’-factor. Visitors cannot fail to be impressed upon their first viewing: Durham is a beautiful city. It was founded at the end of the first century when monks from the ‘holy island’ of Lindisfarne chose an elevated peninsula on the River Wear to establish their new church; a resting place for the body of Saint Cuthbert. Today, Durham’s Castle and Cathedral complex,

CARDIFF CITY BREAK

Overlooking the River Wear right in the city centre, the 4-star Radisson Blu Hotel is the perfect place to unwind. Shop, dine and explore before taking a short walk back to your room to relax. Hotel amenities include restaurant & bar, heated indoor pool.

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Cardiff

Fri 3 – Sat 4 November 2023

Date & Price

What To See: We head to the delightful Welsh Capital for a fabulous weekend break staying in the very hear of the city. There will be free time to explore at your own pace.

Tour Departs: 7.30am

Returns By: 7.00pm

Friday We journey south west to Cardiff for an afternoon at leisure for shopping or to explore the city centre. You might like to visit the castle with its Norman Mote and tower, and the fine 19th century state apartments. Later, we continue to our hotel for our overnight stay.

Saturday After breakfast we visit the attractive Cardiff Bay waterfront area with its old wharfs, new piers and glass fronted restaurants. Here you’ll be free to discover the impressive Welsh Assembly buildings, the iconic Welsh Millennium Centre and the pretty Norwegian Church Art Centre. We return home during the afternoon.

The Angel Hotel, Cardiff HHHH

Enjoying a prime location in the heart of Cardiff, close to Cardiff Castle and the Millennium Stadium. Restaurant, bar, lounge/reception area. The streets around the hotel are level. 9 steps up to the hotel but wheelchair access available. Level access throughout the hotel with a lift to all floors.

Supplements

Single Room: £33 | Holiday Insurance: £23 (All prices are per person & are for the entire tour)

Tour Departs: 8.45am

Returns By: 6.30pm

The Doubletree by Hilton York HHH

THE THURSFORD CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR

The Thursford Christmas Spectacular is the biggest and most exciting Christmas show of all time in Britain. Come and experience the popular blend of Christmas entertainment, with dazzling dancers, beautiful costumes, Christmas songs, carols and outstanding music and singing from the cast of over one hundred.

Your Holiday Itinerary

Sunday We head directly to Thursford, where we take our seats for the fabulous Christmas Spectacular – This Norfolk Show is the largest Christmas production in England and is a celebration of Christmas with choirs, carols, and the best organs including the mighty Wurlitzer playing. After the show, we continue to our hotel in time for dinner and our overnight stay.

Monday Breakfast at hotel. Today we have a brief guided tour of Norwich as it prepares for the festive season. Free time to visit the cathedral, cobbled Elm Hill, or just enjoy some retail therapy as you search for that elusive Christmas present. We return home in the afternoon.

Your Great Break Includes

✓ One Boarding Point here at Henley-in-Arden

✓ Luxury Traveller Coach with ‘First Class’ Seating & Legroom or Club Class Extra Legroom Coach as itemised

✓ Our Own Courier Service

✓ Entrance Ticket to the Thursford Christmas Spectacular

✓ 1 nights half board

✓ Guided Tour of Norwich

Not Included: All lunches.

This family-owned hotel (formerly known as the Burlington Palm Hotel) stands in a quiet location on Great Yarmouth’s seafront directly overlooking the sea. Restaurant, 2 bars, heated indoor swimming pool. Mobility Grade: 2. Hotel: The hotel originally was 3 houses that have been sympathetically joined together over the years. Rooms do vary in size and there are unavoidable steps to some floors, although the hotel has a small lift. Locality: The hotel commands a level location. This hotel may not be suitable for any customers with extreme mobility issues. Lots of Sea View Rooms within our allocation!

Supplements

Single Room: Nil (Within Allocation) | Holiday Insurance: £23

(All prices are per person & are for the entire tour)

Palm Court Hotel, Great Yarmouth HHH

Thursford Christmas Spectacular

LANTERNS AT LONGLEAT Wells & Bath Christmas Markets

CHRISTMAS AT KEW GARDENS & Blenheim Palace

On this short winter break we visit the stunning Festival of Light at Longleat as well as Bristol Christmas Market. Each year, Longleat’s spectacular Festival of Light illuminates the park into a glowing winter wonderland. With a different theme each year, expect to be astonished at the wonderful characters and magnificent scenery.

Your Holiday Itinerary

Your Great Break Includes

✓ One Boarding Point here at Henley-in-Arden

✓ Club Class Extra Legroom Coach

✓ Our Own Courier Service

✓ 2 nights dinner, bed & breakfast

✓ Entrance to ‘Lanterns at Longleat’ Not Included: All lunches.

Wednesday We head for Bath where we are free to explore the Christmas Market. Traditional wooden chalet stalls showcase original hand-crafted gifts, decorations, cards, toys and Christmas food and drink. There are lots of opportunities for lunch as you explore the historic city before we continue to our hotel for our 2-night stay. Thursday A full day at Longleat, our ticket includes a drive through the Safari Park, where we travel through the Deer Park, Wolf Wood, enjoy Monkey Mayhem, Tiger Territory and Lion Country. We then enjoy the wonderful Festival of Light, a must-see fiesta of magnificent Chinese lanterns, beaming with colour and fascinating structures. Friday After a full English breakfast we have the morning to explore the lovely City of Wells (often described as the smallest City in England), with its historic centre, the magnificent cathedral, and the unique moated Bishop’s Palace. We head home to the Midlands in the afternoon.

Best Western Leigh Park, Bradford-on-Avon HHH

This wonderful Grade II listed building is a Georgian Country House retreat, set in 5 acres of landscaped grounds within a walled garden and the hotel’s own vineyards overlooking the picturesque Wiltshire Downs on the outskirts of Bradford-on-Avon. Restaurant, bar/lounge.

Mobility Grade: 2. The locality is reasonably level. 2 steps to main entrance with isolated stairs and steps throughout the hotel. No lift but rooms are mainly on ground & first floor only. A few rooms may be allocated in the adjacent Coach House, a few steps from the main building.

Supplements

Single Room: £70 | Holiday Insurance: £23

(All prices are per person & are for the entire tour)

Take an enchanting journey into a glittering wonderland with Christmas at Kew, the popular after-dark Christmas event that offers a fantastic display of more than 60,000 lights set around the garden. Witness glittering trees dripping with giant crystals, and colour-changing reeds rising high into the night sky before passing through a Tunnel of Lights animated by 63,000 pixels that create festive patterns and pictures.

Your Holiday Itinerary

Your Great Break Includes

✓ One Boarding Point here at Henley-in-Arden

✓ Luxury Traveller Coach with ‘First Class’ Seating & Legroom

✓ Our Own Courier Service

✓ 2-course Hot Lunch with tea/coffee

✓ 1 nights bed & breakfast

✓ Entrance to the ‘Christmas at Kew’ evening event

✓ Entrance to Blenheim Palace

Not Included: Evening Dinner.

Friday Departing Henley we arrive in Windsor for free time, before arriving at our hotel around 1.00pm for a 2-course hot lunch. Relax in the hotel before departing at 4.00pm for our timed entrance into Kew Gardens at 4.40pm. Discover an enchanting world festooned with seasonal cheer as we wander beneath unique tree canopies drenched in Christmas colour.

NB: The Trail is approximately 1 mile in length on pathways. There are limited places to sit during the trail. Light refreshments are available to purchase at Kew Gardens. Saturday Departing after breakfast we journey north to Blenheim Palace where the State Rooms are seasonally decorated and lavishly themed. We have plenty of time to explore the palace & grounds with time to purchase lunch. Also, you can soak up the atmosphere at the Christmas Market in the Great Court. Within wooden chalets, the market will be filled with a variety of hand-picked irresistible gifts, unique works and tempting treats. We return home during the early evening.

The Delta Marriott Heathrow/Slough Windsor is a brilliant base. For this tour. All bedrooms are air-conditioned with private facilities, TV, telephone, hairdryer, iron and hospitality tray. There is a 24-hour reception, restaurant, coffee lounge and cocktail bar. Leisure centre featuring an indoor pool and gymnasium. Passenger lifts serve all floors. Supplements

BIG BAND FESTIVE NIGHT & River Trent Christmas Lunch Cruise

CHRISTMAS AT CHATSWORTH

Trentham Gardens & Blists Hill

Victorian Town

Date & Price Sun 3 – Mon 4 December 2023 1 Night £195

After dinner get ready for a swinging Christmas with Mike James his Orchestra and singers. Come dance, sing, or just listen as Mike and his team celebrate a Christmas party with all your favourite festive tunes. This special night will feature all the classic songs of Christmas made famous by such people as Frank Sinatra, Michael Bublé and Nat King Cole. We might even have something by Wham and Slade and of course Bing Crosby’s White Christmas. A great night to get you in the Christmas spirit.

Your

Holiday Itinerary

Your Great Break Includes

✓ One Boarding Point here at Henley-in-Arden

✓ Club Class Extra Legroom Coach

✓ Our Own Courier Service

✓ 1-night’s dinner, bed & breakfast

(Dinner is a set 3-course meal with tea/coffee and dinner tables are round tables of 10’s)

✓ Big Band Festive Night Concert

✓ Trent River Cruise & 2-course Festive Lunch

Not Included: All lunches.

Sunday Get into the Christmas spirit as we visit Nottingham’s traditional Christmas Market – Discover hand-crafted goods and seasonal treats, all in the magnificent setting of Nottingham’s Market Square with the outdoor ice rink nearby. In the afternoon we continue to our hotel in time for dinner followed by an evening of live entertainment. The Mike James Orchestra and Singers is a vibrant, fully professional big band consisting of 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. Monday We include a leisurely 2½ Hour Trent River Cruise taking in the views of Nottingham between Holme Pierrepoint and Wilford Church. We include a sumptuous 2-course festive turkey meal with all the trimmings with tea/coffee. Informative live commentary and a companion cruise map are also included so that you can follow your journey and pick out the historical and local points of interest.

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.

Supplements

Double for Sole Use: £25 | Holiday Insurance: £23

(All prices are per person & are for the entire tour)

Tour Departs: 10.00am Returns By: 4.30pm

Date & Price

Fri 17 – Sun 19 November 2023 2 Nights £319

Where better to start your Christmas celebrations than with a visit to Chatsworth House. The theme, normally announced in September, will entrance and captivate, as you move from room to room, enjoying Chatsworth’s renowned seasonal celebrations and elaborate decorations, trees and twinkling lights. Once you’ve had your fill of the ornate décor and kaleidoscope of colour, why not soak up the Christmas market atmosphere as you browse over 100 stalls offering a wide range of Christmas gifts and decorations –a great opportunity to find perfect presents for all the family. To enhance your weekend enjoyment, we also include visits to Trentham Gardens and the Blists Hill Victorian Town at Ironbridge.

Your Great Break Includes

✓ One Boarding Point here at Henley-in-Arden

✓ Luxury Traveller Coach with ‘First Class’ Seating & Legroom

✓ Our Own Courier Service

✓ 2 nights half board

✓ Timed entrance to ‘Christmas at Chatsworth’

✓ V&A Wedgwood Collection & a visit to the Decorating Studio

✓ Entrance to Trentham Gardens

✓ Entrance to Blists Hill Victorian Town

Not Included: All lunches.

Your Holiday Itinerary

Friday A morning departure to Chatsworth House for our timed entrance at 12.00 noon, where after visiting the magnificent house, you can soak up the atmosphere of the Christmas Market. Browse the many stalls offering a wide range of Christmas gifts and decorations. Take a break from the shopping and enjoy a mulled wine, German beer or sample some delicious food to get you in the festive spirit. We continue over the Staffordshire Peaks to our hotel at Stoke-on-Trent where we settle down for our evening meal and our 2-night stay.

Saturday A morning call to the World of Wedgewood Including a visit to the Decorating Studio followed by an afternoon trip to the Trentham Estate – including Trentham Gardens and Trentham Shopping Village. We return to our hotel in the afternoon for dinner and our final night’s stay.

Sunday Today we spend the day at Blists Hill Museum, Shropshire where you can take a step back in time to 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 or join craftspeople demonstrating their trades in this fantastic, recreated working town. Ride old fashioned fairground rides, the coconut shy or Victorian Photographic Studio. Enjoy traditional fish and chips or a bag or two of 19th century sweets, before returning home in the late afternoon.

Hilton Garden Inn, Stoke-on-Trent HHH

The Hilton Garden Inn Stoke-on-Trent opened in October 2020 and is located in the city centre close to the Cultural Quarter, shops, galleries and theatres. All 140 bedrooms have air-conditioning, fridge, tea and coffee-making facility, hairdryer, safe and digital television. Facilities include restaurant, bar lounge.

Supplements

Double for Sole Use: £52 | Holiday Insurance: £23

(All

Hill Victorian Town

Mike James Orchestra

FESTIVE CHATSWORTH & Bakewell

DINING WITH DISTINCTION ON THE EAST LANCS RAILWAY

Leighton Hall & Manchester Christmas Markets

Discover the magic of Christmas as we visit two of Derbyshire’s most notable stately homes. Chatsworth is the magnificent Derbyshire home of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire and we will see the house all dressed up for the Christmas season. Decorated with foliage, lights and candles, as well as scenes to evoke the spirit of Christmas, the house is a superb Peak District gem. Meanwhile a sparkly welcome awaits you inside and out at Hardwick Hall where the Hall will be festooned with a wealth of greenery, from trees to wreaths and garlands, all collected from the gardens and parkland.

Your Holiday Itinerary

Your Great Break Includes

✓ One Boarding Point here at Henley-in-Arden

✓ Luxury Traveller Coach with ‘First Class’ Seating & Legroom

✓ Our Own Courier Service

✓ 2 nights half board

✓ Entrance to Hardwick Hall (NT)

✓ Entrance to ‘Christmas at Chatsworth’

✓ Free Entrance to the National Memorial Arboretum

Not Included: All lunches.

Friday Enjoy a great day out at Hardwick Hall (NT). Explore the first and ground floors of the Hall and see it sparkle with festive decorations. The Gardens will be decorated with natural willow and evergreen foliage, the Stables shop has gifts for all the family and indulge in a festive treat in the Great Barn Restaurant. We continue to our hotel for dinner and our 2-night stay.

Saturday This morning we make our way to Bakewell where we have time to look around the town and enjoy a coffee break, perhaps with a slice of Bakewell Tart from the Original Pudding Shop. We leave around midday for Chatsworth House, delightfully decorated for Christmas, where we have chance to obtain lunch before exploring the house, with opportunity to visit the shop which will be well stocked with seasonal gifts. Evening dinner at our hotel.

Sunday After breakfast we visit the National Memorial Arboretum – An amazing place of remembrance designed to help people reflect, celebrate lives lived and commemorate lives lost in service. Set in 150 acres of beautiful woodland and gardens, it’s an uplifting place that’s full of life and meaning. Particularly stunning is the Armed Forces Memorial which takes its inspiration from landscapes of prehistoric Britain and ancient Rome. There is a land train available for the less mobile (payable individually), a gift shop and restaurant. We return home in the afternoon.

Your Holiday Itinerary

Your Great Break Includes

✓ One Boarding Point here at Henley-in-Arden

✓ Luxury Traveller Coach with ‘First Class’ Seating & Legroom

✓ Our Own Courier Service

✓ 2 nights half board

✓ Dining with Distinction Luncheon & Train Ride on the East Lancs Railway

A commanding 17th century house built to a Flemish design with high, beamed ceilings and staircases. Beautiful oak panelled reception. Restaurant, lounge, bar. Leisure facilities include heated swimming pool, spa & sauna. The locality and hotel are generally level with isolated steps throughout. Ground floor rooms available. Lift.

Supplements

Double for Sole Use: £40 | Holiday Insurance: £23

(All prices are per person & are for the entire tour)

Tour Departs: 10.00am

✓ Guided Tour of Leighton Hall

✓ Lunch Vouchers to the value of £9.50pp

Not Included: Lunches on Thu & Fri.

Wednesday We head north to the East Lancs Railway, where we step on board one of the traditional, Pullman-style carriages – just like those on the Orient Express – and we’ll transport you back to when dining by train was the height of luxury. As you steam through the charming Lancashire countryside soaking up the picturesque panoramas, we’ll treat you to an indulgent meal and an experience you will never forget. In the afternoon we continue to our hotel for dinner and our 2-night stay.

Thursday Join us today as we head to Leighton Hall in Carnforth. On arrival you will be treated to tea or coffee and mince pies in front of an open fire and will then be given a guided tour of the home of the famous Gillow furniture making family. Of course, the house will be dressed for Christmas and will give guests a glimpse of nostalgic Christmases gone by in the wonderful estate. Then, it is a short journey to Bay View Garden Centre, for free time in their Christmas Shop, plant area and restaurant, with stunning views over Morecambe Bay. We also include a £9.50 per person lunch voucher for this visit too.

Friday Manchester’s award-winning Christmas Markets return this winter offering mouth-watering international food, drinks and delicately crafted Yuletide gifts in the heart of this buzzing city.

The Last Drop Village Hotel & Spa is a collection of 17th century farmhouses with breathtaking views of the West Pennine Moors. The hotel offers ground floor bedrooms but please note that the hotel is designed in a village layout with cobbled floors and no lift in the main hotel. There is a traditional restaurant that serves classic British cuisine and an extensive wine list. The Courtyard Bar offers a range of cocktails, light snacks and beverages. The Village Spa offers a range of luxury treatments. Spa facilities include a sauna, steam room and hydro pool, and there is also a modern gym and swimming pool. The hotel’s external wide-open spaces and extensive ground floor areas are ideal for a short getaway.

Supplements

Double for Sole Use: £60 | Holiday Insurance: £23

(All prices are per person & are for the entire tour)

Hellaby Hall Hotel, South Yorkshire HHHH

The Last Drop Village Hotel & Spa, Nr Bolton HHHH

Chatsworth House

YORK ST NICHOLAS FAYRE & Castle Howard

A TASTE OF CHRISTMAS Around Harrogate

We visit one of the most popular Christmas markets in the UK. Wooden huts and pretty lights will line Parliament Street with a traditional carousel in St Sampson’s Square. Stall holders, dressed in Dickensian costume, will be offering a huge array of gifts including jewellery, decorations ceramics, as well as seasonal food and drinks.

Your Holiday Itinerary

Monday Our day begins with a visit to Holmfirth Vineyard where we tour the vineyard learning about the grapes before we enjoy a tasting of 3 English wines – a red, rose and white. We continue to the village of Holmfirth, home of ‘Last of the Summer Wine’ before arriving at our hotel in time for dinner and our 2-night stay.

Your Great Break Includes

✓ One Boarding Point here at Henley-in-Arden

✓ Club Class Extra Legroom Coach

✓ Our Own Courier Service

✓ 2 nights dinner, bed & breakfast

✓ Tour & Tasting at Holmfirth Vineyard

✓ Entrance to Castle Howard

Not Included: All lunches.

Tuesday Today we visit York St Nicholas Fayre – one of the most popular Christmas Markets in the UK with the city coming alive with bustling stalls, carol singers and buskers and just at the right time to get you in the Festive Spirit. Wednesday After breakfast we set out to Castle Howard. Home to the Howard family for over 300 years, Castle Howard is one of England’s grandest Baroque mansions. It’s a joy to visit at this time of the year with rooms lit by roaring fires and candlelight. See the dramatic Castle-like rooms transformed with giant Christmas trees, traditional decorations and brilliant displays chosen by the Howard family. Homeward bound in the late afternoon.

Enjoy the true taste of a Yorkshire Christmas when you visit Harrogate this festival season. From, wonderful historic houses and magical markets to enchanted experiences there’s so much to discover in North Yorkshire this winter.

Your Holiday Itinerary

Friday We drive to Harewood House where we can explore the beautifully decorated house and grounds and enjoy opportunities for Christmas shopping and seasonal food. We continue to our hotel for dinner and our 2-night stay.

Saturday A leisurely morning to discover Harrogate with its handsome historic buildings and broad tree-lined boulevards. Harrogate is widely known for its fine tea rooms, restaurants and unique shops all based in a lovely setting. Next, we travel to RHS Harlow Carr to enjoy the winter illuminations. Follow the illuminated trail around the magnificent trees and shrubs as dusk falls. See the lake, Winter Walk, Streamside and Doric columns as you’ve never seen them before.

Your Great Break Includes

✓ One Boarding Point here at Henley-in-Arden

✓ Club Class Extra Legroom Coach

✓ Our Own Courier Service

✓ 2 nights dinner, bed & breakfast

✓ Entrances to Harewood House & Harlow Carr Illuminations

Not Included: All other meals.

The Burn Hall Hotel is located about 10 miles north of York and is a Victorian mansion house set amidst eight acres of stunning parkland within the beautiful North Yorkshire countryside. Restaurant & 2 bars. There is a lift in the hotel.

Supplements

Double for Sole Use: £40 | Holiday Insurance: £23

(All prices are per person & are for the entire tour)

Sunday After breakfast we visit Skipton’s famous Christmas Market. Here we will discover the market, great food stalls and a full range of entertainment throughout the day, both in the main High Street Arena and at locations across the Town –The whole of Skipton truly has a real Christmassy feel!

The impressive 300 years old Crown Hotel stands in Harrogate’s Montpellier Quarter just a few minutes’ walk from the major attractions, including the picturesque town centre with its fascinating antique shops, richly historic Victorian arcades, and interesting boutique shops. All bedrooms are en-suite and have television, radio, telephone, 24-hour room service, hairdryer and tea/coffee making facilities. Hotel has a lift. Supplements Single

per person & are for the entire tour)

The Burn Hall Hotel, Huby, Nr York HHH

The Crown Harrogate HHH

Skipton Christmas Market

Castle Howard

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Durham Lumiere

It’s back! Prepare to be blown away by an electrifying, breath-taking sensational festival as Lumiere returns to Durham for the seventh time. Britain’s largest outdoor FREE light festival attracts artists from around the world who will be illuminating the city in extraordinary and unexpected ways – An event not to be missed.

Your Holiday Itinerary

Your Great Break Includes

✓ One Boarding Point here at Henley-in-Arden

✓ Luxury Traveller Coach with ‘First Class’ Seating & Legroom

✓ Our Own Courier Service

✓ 2 nights dinner, bed & breakfast

✓ Outlined Excursions

✓ Entrance to Beamish Living Museum of the North Not Included: All lunches.

Friday We travel north, calling at York en-route with time to have lunch and explore a little. Perhaps visit the magnificent Minster or wander along the Shambles. Continue to our hotel, with time to settle in before dinner.

Saturday We depart our hotel at 11.00am for Durham. Free time for lunch and time to explore in day light before the city gets into full swing for this year’s amazing Lumiere Spectacular from 4.30pm – Prepare to be enthralled as the city comes to life with an incredible sound and light show as historic buildings, including the magnificent cathedral, are transformed into a nocturnal wonderland.

Sunday A morning visit to the Beamish Living Museum of the North where we can enjoy a whole host of Christmas festivities as the Town and Pit Village take on a festive feel with period decorations from the early 1900’s. We head for home during the mid-afternoon.

Hardwick Hall Hotel, Nr Sedgefield, Co Durham HHHH

Hardwick Hall is a 4-star rated, award-winning hotel in County Durham and Teesside.

Surrounded by the stunning Hardwick Country Park, the hotel is steeped in charm and character providing the perfect setting for a luxurious breakaway. 50 luxury bedrooms with exceptional standards of comfort, quirky-clever decor and first-class traditional service. All rooms include large baths, walk-in showers, luxury furnishings and huge king size beds. Restaurant, bar/lounge Mobility Grading: 4. Good access throughout. Some ground floor rooms available plus the hotel has a lift.

Supplements

Double for Sole Use: £135 | Holiday Insurance: £23

By: 8.00pm

Date

Get ready for a world of enchantment, wonder, and magic as Edinburgh Castle comes to life in a display of colour and light in Castle of Light this festive season. This light show tells the story of Scotland’s heroes through marvellous installations, stunning visuals and a magical experience the whole family can enjoy!

Your Holiday Itinerary

Thursday We travel north through the Borders to Edinburgh. Check in to our hotel with a warm welcome and a hearty 3-course meal.

Friday Enjoy some Christmas shopping or explore the markets before enjoying a festive afternoon tea at a local hotel. Early evening, we arrive at Edinburgh Castle for a magical light show of projections and immersive illuminations.

Saturday A further morning at leisure in Edinburgh, departing after lunch for our homeward journey.

Nights £319

Your Great Break Includes

✓ One Boarding Point here at Henley-in-Arden

✓ Luxury Traveller Coach with ‘First Class’ Seating & Legroom

✓ Our Own Courier Service

✓ 2 nights bed & breakfast

✓ 1 hotel evening dinner plus 1 afternoon tea

✓ Entry into Edinburgh’s Castle of Light Trail

Not Included: All lunches.

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The Edinburgh Marriott Hotel, Edinburgh HHHH

Enjoy 4-star comfort at our luxurious hotel located 15 minutes from the historic city centre. Start or end your day in Edinburgh in the Cast Iron Grill restaurant or enjoy light bites and drinks in Brew Bar Lounge with patio garden. Heated indoor pool & gym. Mobility Grade: 3. Locality: Level. Hotel: Has lift to all upper floors.

Supplements

Double for Sole Use: £70 | Holiday Insurance: £23

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Edinburgh Christmas Market

Making Enquiries & Booking Your Great Breaks

/ To book your GREAT BREAK please call our friendly reservations team or book online.

/ 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 or one of our new LUXURY TRAVELLER VEHICLES. Our Holiday Planner on Page 4 indicates where our Luxury Traveller coaches have been allocated.

/ No smoking – Enjoy a great atmosphere! Please remember that we operate a no smoking or vaping policy on all coaches.

/ 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.

/ Choose your seat – Choose where you want to sit on the coach and we will confirm this when you book your break.

Coach Seating Plans

An Award-Winning Family Business!

When you book a holiday with an award-winning, family coach operator that prides itself on offering quality holidays. The reason our Holidays and Great Breaks are so popular is because we take the hassle out of everything – all excursion and admission charges are included in the price!

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Booking Conditions

Enquiries – just contact our office at Liveridge Hill, Henley-in-Arden (on the Birmingham Road, A3400 north of Henley) or an appointed Travel Agent.

Great Breaks Booking – For a provisional booking, a simple telephone call is all that is needed. We will hold places for you without obligation for 7 days. (Please note: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 a £50 per person deposit within 7 days. Once received we will send you your Great Breaks confirmation, the number and location of seats booked and confirmed departure time. Your final balance will be due 8 weeks prior to departure.

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 (Henley) Limited’

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.

Cancellation by the Passenger – You may cancel your Great Break holiday at any time and provided that we receive notice of cancellation within 56 days (8 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.

Travel Insurance – is available on all of our Great Breaks Prices commence from just £23.00 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 – 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.

If you Change Your Booking – If, after our confirmation has been issued, you wish to change to another of our holidays or change departure date, we will do our utmost to make the changes, but we cannot guarantee to do so. However, notification must be received in writing at our offices from the person who signed the booking form. This must be accompanied by a payment of £20 to cover our administrative costs, plus costs we incur in making the amendment. Alterations may not be able to be made within 6 weeks of departure and any such request for an alteration will be treated as a cancellation of the original booking and will be subject to the cancellation charges set out in paragraph below. Some arrangements cannot be changed without paying a cancellation charge of up to 100% of the ticket cost.