Welcome to our Mini-Breaks brochure
As well as a full programme of touring holidays and day excursions, did you know that Johnsons offers a wide selection of Mini-Breaks. Whether you’d like to visit coast, city or countryside, you are sure to find something suitable in the following pages for that extra little break filled with Johnsons quality and value.
We hope to welcome you on board soon!
Mini-Breaks Planner
Llandudno Mini Break
Commanding an excellent location on Gloddaeth Street, the hotel is perfectly situated for the shops and 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.
£325
2 Nights
Cambridge & East Anglian Explorer
Our short break to Cambridge gives you ample time to visit one of England’s most attractive cities. It has such a charming collegiate feel, filled with bright young people and stunning college buildings, whilst the gentle River Cam meanders through the city. Maybe let the punters take you for a boat trip to see the sights from the water. Combine this with a day touring two highlights of East Anglia, the Norfolk city of Ely and the charming Suffolk market town of Bury St Edmunds.
£275
2
Nights
Fri 5th to Sun 7th Sept 2025
Tour Departs: 9am
Returns By: 6.30pm
Tour Includes
▶ One Boarding Point here at Henley-in-Arden
▶ Club Class Extra Legroom
Coach
▶ 2 nights half board
▶ 3* The Dunoon Hotel
Not included: All Lunches & No Courier
Fri 5th to Sun 7th Sept 2025
Tour Departs: 10.30am
Returns By: 5.30pm
Tour Includes
▶ One Boarding Point here at Henley-in-Arden
▶ Club Class Extra Legroom
Coach
▶ 2 nights half board
▶ 4* The Belfry Hotel, Cambridge
Not included: All Lunches & No Courier
Bournemouth Mini Break
Luxury traveller upgrade
With seven miles of golden sands, Bournemouth is a hugely popular coastal resort. Set east of the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site, Bournemouth is the perfect base for anyone wishing to explore Dorset’s incredible coastline. For those wishing to indulge in a spot of retail therapy or simply spend a day by the sea.
£299
2 Nights
Llandudno Mini Break
Commanding an excellent location on Gloddaeth Street, the hotel is perfectly situated for the shops and 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.
£309
2 Nights
Fri 3rd to Sun 5th Oct 2025
Tour Departs: 8am
Returns By: 6.30pm
Tour Includes
▶ One Boarding Point here at Henley-in-Arden
▶ Luxury Traveller Coach with ‘First Class’ seating & legroom
▶ 2 Nights Half Board
▶ 4* The Marsham Court Hotel
Not included: All Lunches & No Courier
Fri 17th to Sun 19th Oct 2025
Tour Departs: 9am Returns By: 6.30pm
Tour Includes
▶ One Boarding Point here at Henley-in-Arden
▶ Club Class Extra Legroom Coach
▶ 2 nights half board
▶ 3* The Dunoon Hotel
Not included: All Lunches & No Courier
Durham Mini Break
Durham 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, 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.
£149
1 Night
Chatham
Historic Dockyard & Leeds 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!’
£219
1 Night
Sun 19th to Mon 20th Oct 2025
Tour Departs: 6am
Returns By: 7pm
Tour Includes
▶ One Boarding Point here at Henley-in-Arden
▶ Club Class Extra Legroom Coach
▶ The Services of our experienced Johnsons Driver
▶ 1 Night Bed & Breakfast
▶ 4* Radisson Blu Hotel, City Centre
Not included: All Lunches & Dinners.
No Courier
Sun 19th to Mon 20th Oct 2025
Tour Departs: 7.30am
Returns By: 7.30pm
Tour Includes
▶ One Boarding Point here at Henley-in-Arden
▶ Club Class Extra Legroom Coach
▶ Our Own Courier Service
▶ 1 nights half board
▶ 4* Bridgewood Manor
▶ Entrance to Chatham Historic Dockyard with ‘Call The Midwife’ Tour
▶ Entrance to Leeds Castle
Not included: All Lunches
York City Break
Luxury traveller upgrade
York is a beautiful walled city that 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. £175
1 Night
Thursford Christmas Spectacular
Luxury traveller upgrade
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 and beautiful costumes. £299
1 Night
Sun 26th to Mon 27th Oct 2025
Tour Departs: 9am Returns By: 7.30pm
Tour Includes
▶ One Boarding Point here at Henley-in-Arden
▶ Luxury Traveller Coach with ‘First Class’ seating & legroom
▶ 1 Night Bed & Breakfast
▶ 4* Middleton’s Hotel
Not included: Courier Service & All lunches & Dinners
Sun 9th to Mon 10th Nov 2025
Tour Departs: 7.30am
Returns By: 7pm
Tour 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
▶ 3* Caley Hall Hotel
Not included: All lunches
Luxury London City Break
Luxury traveller upgrade
Experience all London has to offer from our base at a central 5 star hotel, the Andaz Hotel. You are so well connected that you can indulge in some pre-Christmas shopping in the West End, enjoy a thrilling night out in the capital or marvel at one of the great shows on offer. The night is young and the choice is yours!
£299
1 Night
Canterbury Christmas Markets & Leeds Castle
A special festive weekend break, visiting the Canterbury Christmas markets in their stunning location overlooked by the city’s historic cathedral. We also explore festively decorated Leeds Castle, home to Lords and Ladies for over 1000 years. As darkness descends on the castle, we enjoy a magical Christmas light trail in the ground with enchanting illuminations and Christmas music.
£329
2 Nights
Sun 9th to Mon 10th Nov 2025
Tour Departs: 9am
Returns By: 7.30pm
Tour Includes
▶ One Boarding Point here at Henley-in-Arden
▶ Luxury Traveller Coach with ‘First Class’ seating & legroom
▶ Our Own Courier Service
▶ 1 nights half boardincluding Full English Breakfast, Afternoon Tea at 3.30pm, Wine Hour with canapes from 6.00-7.00pm
▶ 5* Andaz Hotel, Liverpool St
Not included: All lunches
Fri 21st to Sun 23rd Nov 2025
Tour Departs: 9.30am
Returns By: 7.30pm
Tour Includes
▶ One Boarding Point here at Henley-in-Arden
▶ Club Class Extra Legroom Coach
▶ Our Own Courier Service
▶ 2 nights half board
▶ 4* Bridgewood Manor Hotel
Not included: All lunches
Festive Chatsworth & Bakewell
Discover the magic of Christmas as we visit two of Derbyshire’s most notable stately homes all dressed up for Christmas. Firstly we visit Hardwick Hall, before comparing its festive ambience with the stunning and historic surroundings of Chatsworth. Maybe try Bakewell Tart, known locally as Bakewell Pudding, in the town of its origin and call in at the National Memorial Arboretum on our return journey to Henley.
£499
2 Nights
The Belmont Hotel Sidmouth
Luxury traveller upgrade
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!
£329
2 Nights
Fri 21st to Sun 23rd Nov 2025
Tour Departs: 9.30am
Returns By: 5pm
Tour Includes
▶ One Boarding Point here at Henley-in-Arden
▶ Club Class Extra Legroom Coach
▶ Our Own Courier Service
▶ 2 nights dinner, bed & breakfast.
▶ 4* Makeney Hall Hotel
Not included: All lunches
Fri 28th to Sun 30th Nov 2025
Tour Departs: 9.30am
Returns By: 6pm
Tour 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
Christmas at Chatsworth
Where better to start your Christmas celebrations than with a visit to Chatsworth House, soaking up the atmosphere of the Christmas Markets. On the other side of the Staffordshire Peaks we also call in at Wedgwood, Trentham and Blists Hill Museum, where you can step back in time to Christmas past.
£379
2 Nights
Christmas at Kew Gardens
Luxury traveller upgrade
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.
£289
1 Night
Fri 28th to Sun 30th Nov 2025
Tour Departs: 9.30am
Returns By: 6pm
Tour Includes
▶ One Boarding Point here at Henley-in-Arden
▶ Club Class Extra Legroom Coach
▶ Our Own Courier Service
▶ 2 nights dinner, bed & breakfast.
▶ 3* Hilton Garden Inn
Not included: All lunches
Sun 30th Nov to Mon 1st Dec 2025
Tour Departs: 8am
Returns By: 5pm
Tour 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 & a 2-course hot lunch with tea/ coffee.
▶ 4* Radisson Hotel & Confrence Centre
Not included: All other meals
York, St Nicholas Farye & Castle Howard
Luxury traveller upgrade
We visit one of the most popular Christmas markets in the UK. Wooden huts and pretty lights will line Parliament Street. Stall holders will be offering a huge array of gifts including jewelry, decorations ceramics, as well as seasonal food and drinks.
£299
2 Nights
A Taste of Christmas around Harrogate
Luxury traveller upgrade
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 is so much to discover in North Yorkshire this winter.
£429
2 Nights
Wed 3rd to Fri 5th Dec 2025
Tour Departs: 8.30am
Returns By: 8pm
Tour 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
▶ 3* The Burn Hall Hotel
Not included: All lunches
Fri 5th to Sun 7th Dec 2025
Tour Departs: 8am
Returns By: 7pm
Tour 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
▶ 4* The Majestic Doubletree by Hilton
Not included: All lunches
Thursford Christmas Spectacular
Luxury traveller upgrade
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 and beautiful costumes.
£289 1 Night
Christmas at Kew Gardens
Luxury traveller upgrade
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.
£289 1 Night
Sun 7th to Mon 8th Dec 2025
Tour Departs: 7.30am
Returns By: 7pm
Tour Includes
▶ One Boarding Point here at Henley-in-Arden
▶ Luxury Traveller Coach with ‘First Class’ seating & legroom
▶ Our Own Courier Service
▶ 1 nights half board
▶ 4* The Imperial Hotel
Not included: All lunches
Mon 15th to Tues 16th Dec 2025
Tour Departs: 8am
Returns By: 5pm
Tour 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 & a 2-course hot lunch with tea/ coffee.
▶ 4* Radisson Hotel & Confrence Centre
Not included: All other meals
Select Autumn Day Trips
05/10/2025 Avoncroft
07/10/2025 Norton Priory
09/10/2025 Eden Camp
14/10/2025 Mint & Mine, Wales
17/10/2025 Exbury Gardens
20/10/2025 Spinnaker Tower & High Tea
Festive Holidays
Mini Breaks Booking Conditions 2025
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
Available on all of our Great Breaks. Prices commence from just £29.50 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.
Departure Arrangements
Our great value Great Breaks depart from one speedy joining point, our office in Henley-In-Arden. For those unable to join in Henley, home pick-ups may be available for an extra supplement. Please contact us for further 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.
Once you have chosen your mini break, booking is easy! Call us, visit us, or book online.
Call our friendly Reservations Team on 01564 797000 Visit us, or book with an approved Travel Agent Book online at www.johnsonscoaches.co.uk
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