Day Excursions from Notcutts Solihull

APRIL – DECEMBER 2013

Day Excursions A selection of 47 exciting and varied days out in 2013

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0845 322 4143 ALL EXCURSIONS INCLUDE FREE PARKING AT NOTCUTTS

Welcome to Day Excursions Brochure 2013!

Johnsons Coaches are delighted to work in partnership with Notcutts Garden Centre in Shirley, Solihull to offer you a fabulous selection of exclusive day excursions departing throughout the year.

The 2013 programme includes a wide choice of destinations to choose from including historic houses, festivals and special events, days at the seaside, steam railways and beautiful gardens.

All trips depart from the Notcutts Solihull store only, and you are able to use their car park free of charge all day (however, you are politely asked to park towards the rear of the car park).

● 47 Destinations to choose from ● Return coach travel on executive coaches ● Reserved seating on all excursions ● One boarding point at Notcutts Solihull ● Free parking at the store ● 10% discount for Notcutts Sage Club members To book call JOHNSONS friendly reservations team on 0845 322 4143 Visit www.johnsonscoaches.co.uk Or visit our Travel Office in Liveridge House, Liveridge Hill, Henley-in-Arden, Warwickshire B95 5QS Monday to Friday: 9am to 5.30pm Saturday: 9am to 1pm Travel with JOHNSONS – Travel with Friends

Notcutts Sage Club members will receive a 10% discount on all these day trips!

Simply quote your membership number to our friendly Reservations team at the time of booking.

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THURSDAY 11TH APRIL 2013

THURSDAY 18TH APRIL 2013

LONGLEAT HOUSE, WILTSHIRE WITH PRIVATE TOUR AND CREAM TEA

TULIP FESTIVAL AT WADDESDON MANOR (NT), BUCKINGHAMSHIRE

Enjoy a private guided tour of this beautiful stately home, which is filled with priceless antiques, magnificent paintings, ornate ceilings and historical features. After our tour there is time to re-visit the house at your own leisure or view the 900 acres of ‘Capability Brown’ landscaped gardens and parkland before enjoying a cream tea in the Orangery at 3pm.

Price includes: Private Guided Tour of Longleat House and cream tea

Tulips have always been an important part of the Spring display for Waddesdon and following the success of last year’s tulip display the Parterre will be filled with a dazzling array of tulips.

You will also have time to visit the Manor which was built in 1870 for Baron Ferdinand to house his superb collection of 18th Century art treasures.

Price includes: Admission to House and Gardens

Depart Notcutts: 09.15 hours Approx return to Notcutts: 18.30 hours Adult: £44.00 • Senior: £40.50 • Child: £40.50

Depart Notcutts: 09.30 hours Approx return to Notcutts: 17.30 hours Adult: £39.50 • Senior: £38.50 • Child: £37.50 NT reduction: £13.00 per person

WEDNESDAY 24TH APRIL 2013

SATURDAY 4TH MAY 2013

CHARTWELL (NT), KENT

SPALDING FLOWER PARADE, LINCOLNSHIRE

Visit Chartwell, the much-loved home of Sir Winston Churchill.

The rooms remain much as they were when he lived here with pictures, books and personal mementoes and the hillside gardens reflect Churchill’s love of the landscape and nature. Explore the lakes he created, Lady Churchill’s rose garden, the kitchen garden and a playhouse created especially for the youngest Churchill daughter.

Price includes: Admission to House and Garden Depart Notcutts: 08.30 hours Approx return to Notcutts: 19.30 hours Adult: £39.50 • Senior: £38.50 • Child: £34.50 NT reduction: £10.70 per person

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Experience the 2013 Spalding Flower Parade, a truly spectacular day out for the family! This year’s theme will be Let’s Celebrate incorporating a breath-taking procession of mobile floral sculptures decorated with over a million hand-pinned tulip heads. Plus, street entertainers, colourful marching bands and local music performers are sure to create a party atmosphere as the parade makes its three mile journey.

Price includes: Admission Depart Notcutts: 08.30 hours Approx return to Notcutts: 19.30 hours Adult: £39.00 • Senior: £38.00 • Child: £37.00

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THURSDAY 9TH MAY 2013

PORTMEIRION VILLAGE AND GARDENS, NORTH WALES Enjoy a day exploring Portmeirion, one of Wales’ premier visitor attractions. Designed by Sir Clough Williams-Ellis in 1925, it was built in imitation of a rustic Italian village, to demonstrate how a naturally beautiful place could be developed without spoiling it.

Arrays of colourful blooms and intriguing architecture make this a very interesting day out and you are bound to be captivated.

Price includes: Admission to the Village

WEYMOUTH, DORSET SEASIDE SPECIAL Enjoy a relaxing day at the seaside! Discover Weymouth’s award winning beach, wide esplanade and traffic free shopping centre plus a varied choice of places to eat, and plenty of activities and attractions to choose from. Why not take a walk around the historic harbour or visit one of Weymouth’s Green Flag awarded parks?

Depart Notcutts: 07.30 hours Approx return to Notcutts: 20.30 hours Adult: £34.00 • Senior: £33.00 • Child: £32.00

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Depart Notcutts: 08.30 hours Approx return to Notcutts: 20.30 hours Adult: £42.00 • Senior: £41.00 • Child: £40.00

SATURDAY 11TH MAY 2013

TUESDAY 21ST MAY 2013 WEDNESDAY 15TH MAY 2013

EXBURY GARDENS, HAMPSHIRE

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BURGHLEY HOUSE AND GARDENS, NEAR STAMFORD

Discover Exbury Gardens, a spectacular 200 acre site filled with rhododendrons, azaleas, camellias plus rare trees and shrubs, which are a riot of colour in the spring. There are over 20 miles of pathways, three woods and parkland to explore plus a gift shop, plant centre, restaurant and tearooms to enjoy refreshments.

Price includes: Admission to the Gardens

After a comfort stop at Notcutts in Peterborough, we make our way to Burghley, England’s greatest Elizabethan House. Built in the 16th century and transformed in the 17th and 18th centuries, the main part of the house has 35 breathtaking rooms to explore.

Plus, there are beautiful walks around the historic gardens and parkland, largely designed by Capability Brown. Self-guided tour.

Price includes: Admission to the House and Gardens

Depart Notcutts: 09.00 hours Approx return to Notcutts: 19.30 hours Adult: £42.00 • Senior: £41.00 • Child: £40.00

Depart Notcutts: 09.00 hours Approx return to Notcutts: 18.00 hours Adult: £39.00 • Senior: £38.00 • Child: £37.00

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WEDNESDAY 29TH MAY 2013

CHELSEA FLOWER SHOW, LONDON

BICESTER VILLAGE AND WATERPERRY GARDENS, OXFORD

Come and experience the greatest flower show in the world – a highlight of the horticultural year. Admire displays by expert growers and delight in seeing introductions by the great plant hunters of the past, their modern counterparts and generations of plant breeders. The 2013 event marks the centenary of the Chelsea Flower Show so it’s sure to be extra special!

Price includes: All day entrance ticket

Our first visit of the day will be to the shopping haven of Bicester Village, where you will have free time to explore this luxury outlet shopping centre and enjoy lunch before we make our way to Waterperry Gardens. These magical gardens date back to the 1930s and home to beautiful trees, shrubs and flowers, classical borders, modern planting, secret corners and long vistas.

Price includes: Admission to the Gardens

Depart Notcutts: 07.30 hours Approx return to Notcutts: 21.00 hours Adult: £94.00 • Senior: £93.00 • Child: £92.00

Depart Notcutts: 09.30 hours Approx return to Notcutts: 18.00 hours Adult: £26.00 • Senior: £25.00 • Child: £24.00

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THURSDAY 23RD MAY 2013

THURSDAY 6TH JUNE 2013

SUNDAY 9TH JUNE 2013

CASTLE ASHBY GARDENS, NORTHAMPTONSHIRE

STANSTED PARK GARDEN SHOW, HAMPSHIRE

Set in the heart of a 10,000-acre estate, the 25 acres of extensive gardens are a combination of several styles including the romantic Italian Gardens, the unique Orangery and impressive Arboretum.

Take your time to explore the gardens, visit the farmyard or plant centre and perhaps relax afterwards in the Walled Garden Tea Room.

Price includes: Admission to the Gardens

A great day out with so many free demonstrations – you will be spoilt for choice! Browse the range of stands that include botanical art, wood turning, furniture making, organic gardening, clog making, jewellery making and last but not least, food, wine and beer tasting! There is something for everyone who loves their garden!

Price includes: Admission into the Garden Show

Depart Notcutts: 09.30 hours Approx return to Notcutts: 17.30 hours Adult: £26.00 • Senior: £25.00 • Child: £24.00

Depart Notcutts: 08.30 hours Approx return to Notcutts: 20.00 hours Adult: £38.00 • Senior: £37.00 • Child: £36.00

For Bookings Telephone 0845 322 4143

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THURSDAY 13TH JUNE 2013

TATTON PARK (NT), CHESHIRE Enjoy a day out at Tatton Park, one of the UK’s most complete historical estates with its neo-classical mansion, gardens, farm and medieval Old Hall. The stunning mansion is set amidst the gardens, at the heart of 1,000 acres of landscaped parkland and is home to one of the National Trust’s finest libraries and collection of Gillow’s furniture. The gardens are renowned for their remarkable glasshouses, Japanese Garden and considered the finest in Europe.

Price includes: Admission and free flow visit of the Mansion and Gardens Depart Notcutts: 09.30 hours Approx return to Notcutts: 19.30 hours Adult: £39.00 • Senior: £37.50 • Child: £36.50 NT reduction: £9.00 per person

SATURDAY 15TH JUNE 2013

SIDMOUTH Enjoy a relaxing day in this quintessential English seaside town.

Unspoilt, unhurried and a great favorite, Sidmouth is a small, charming and elegant Regency resort with a level promenade, interesting shops and beautiful beaches. Discover beautiful gardens and stunning coastal walks and over 500 listed buildings plus stylish eating places.

Depart Notcutts: 08.30 hours Approx return to Notcutts: 20.30 hours Adult: £34.00 • Senior: £33.00 • Child: £32.00

THURSDAY 4TH JULY 2013 SUNDAY 23RD JUNE 2013

TORQUAY SEASIDE SPECIAL

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EASTON WALLED GARDENS – SWEET PEA WEEK, LINCOLNSHIRE

If you’re looking for a British seaside resort with a modern twist, then Torquay has it all; great beaches, exciting attractions and those iconic palm trees that line the promenade. Situated on the English Riviera, this elegant resort has something for everyone including the ‘Agatha Christie Mile’, interesting shops, a lively harbour, plus pre-historic Stone Age caves and a coastal zoo.

Discover Lincolnshire’s ‘lost’ gardens! Roosevelt described them as a ‘dream of Nirvana… almost too good to be true’, however, 50 years later they were abandoned. During our visit, we see the magnificent gardens along with a David Austin Rose Garden, a cut flower garden and a cottage garden. Please note that you will need suitable footwear.

Price includes: Admission into Garden and introductory talk

Depart Notcutts: 08.30 hours Approx return to Notcutts: 20.30 hours Adult: £34.00 • Senior: £33.00 • Child: £32.00

Depart Notcutts: 10.00 hours Approx return to Notcutts: 17.30 hours Adult: £34.00 • Senior: £33.00 • Child: £32.00

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THURSDAY 11TH JULY 2013

WAKEHURST PLACE AND GARDENS (NT), WEST SUSSEX Visit the National Trust’s most visited property! Wakehurst is managed by the Royal Botanic Gardens of Kew and is a wonderful mixture of botanical science and horticulture. There are three gardens, woodland walks and the Loder Valley Nature Reserve to explore. Plus, the striking Elizabethan mansion which is home to the gift shop and restaurant.

Price includes: Admission to House and Gardens

SATURDAY 13TH JULY 2013

HAMPTON COURT INTERNATIONAL FLOWER SHOW, SURREY Each summer, the spectacular grounds of Hampton Court Palace becomes home to the world’s largest flower show, featuring eight floral marquees and 25 beautiful show gardens. Find inspiration for your own garden from the stunning outdoor features, practical demonstrations and first class advice, plus listen to bands play or picnic along the river with wonderful views to the Palace.

Price includes: Admission to Flower Show Depart Notcutts: 08.30 hours Approx return to Notcutts: 20.30 hours Adult: £59.50 • Senior: £58.50 • Child: £58.50

WEDNESDAY 17TH JULY 2013

THURSDAY 25TH JULY 2013

HIDCOTE MANOR GARDENS (NT), GLOUCESTERSHIRE

SHREWSBURY AND ATTINGHAM PARK (NT), SHROPSHIRE

Explore this famous Arts and Crafts garden, created by American horticulturist, Lawrence Johnston, in the early 1900s. Relax and unwind and in one of the country’s greatest gardens and experience for yourself the fulfillment of a quiet American’s English fantasy. Discover rare shrubs and trees, herbaceous borders and unusual plants from around the world.

Price includes: Admission to Gardens

Visit Shrewsbury where you will have free time to purchase lunch before we make our way to Attingham Park. This elegant 18th century mansion provides a fascinating story of love and neglect as the family who owned the property proved themselves to be spenders, savers and saviours. Explore the estate’s highlights which include the deer park, walled garden and beautiful walks.

Price includes: Admission to Mansion and Walled Garden

Depart Notcutts: 10.00 hours Approx return to Notcutts: 17.00 hours Adult: £28.00 • Senior: £27.00 • Child: £23.50 NT reduction: £8.90 per person

Depart Notcutts: 09.00 hours Approx return to Notcutts: 18.30 hours Adult: £31.50 • Senior: £30.50 • Child: £29.50 NT reduction: £8.40 per person

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Depart Notcutts: 09.00 hours Approx return to Notcutts: 20.00 hours Adult: £47.50 • Senior: £46.50 • Child: £45.50 NT reduction: £9.50 per person

For Bookings Telephone 0845 322 4143

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SATURDAY 27TH JULY 2013

WEDNESDAY 31ST JULY 2013

LICHFIELD AND THE FOXFIELD STEAM RAILWAY WITH TEA AND CAKE

Enjoy a day at the prettiest seaside town in Wales! We visit this popular seaside resort with its 4 km of golden beaches and historic walled town. The centre of Tenby is a maze of narrow streets with al fresco dining and quirky shops and you may wish to take a boat trip around Carmarthen Bay and visit Caldey Island.

Our first visit of the day will be to Lichfield where you will have free time and also be able to purchase lunch. Departing Lichfield we make our way to the Foxfield Railway between Stoke and Derby where we will enjoy an afternoon journey on the Foxfield Railway by steam train which takes approximately 50 minutes.

After our scenic journey we have afternoon tea/coffee and cake.

Price includes: Train journey and afternoon tea

Depart Notcutts: 07.30 hours Approx return to Notcutts: 21.00 hours Adult: £34.50 • Senior: £33.50 • Child: £28.50

Depart Notcutts: 09.30 hours Approx return to Notcutts: 19.00 hours Adult: £31.00 • Senior: £30.00 • Child: £29.00

TENBY SEASIDE SPECIAL

WEDNESDAY 7TH AUGUST 2013 THURSDAY 1ST AUGUST 2013

GREAT DIXTER HOUSE AND GARDENS, EAST SUSSEX Great Dixter, birthplace, home and passion of gardening writer, the late Christopher Lloyd, was built c1450 and boasts one of the largest surviving timber-framed halls in the country. The house and gardens were restored in 1910 and the gardens are now the hallmark of Christopher Lloyd, with a variety of clipped topiary, wild meadow flowers, mixed borders (including the famous Long Border), ponds and the exuberant Exotic Garden. Includes a morning visit to the garden and house entrance is at 14.00 hours.

Price includes: Admission to House and Gardens Depart Notcutts: 07.30 hours Approx return to Notcutts: 20.30 hours Adult: £47.00 • Senior: £46.00 • Child: £45.00

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WITLEY COURT AND GARDENS, WORCESTERSHIRE & BRIDGENORTH A hundred years ago, Witley Court was one of England’s great country houses, hosting many extravagant parties. Today it is a spectacular ruin, the result of a disastrous fire in 1937. Following the fire, the estate and gardens fell into long decline, but now the south garden has been restored by English Heritage.

Discover woodland walks, landscaped gardens containing huge stone fountains, before spending a couple of hours in Bridgenorth in the afternoon.

Price includes: Admission to Gardens Depart Notcutts: 09.30 hours Approx return to Notcutts: 18.00 hours Adult: £28.00 • Senior: £27.00 • Child: £25.50 EH reduction: £5.32 per person

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FRIDAY 16TH AUGUST 2013 WEDNESDAY 14TH AUGUST 2013

KEW GARDENS, SURREY

PORT SUNLIGHT GARDEN VILLAGE, CHESHIRE

Once belonging to the Royal Family, the Botanical Gardens at Kew contain more than 100,000 species in six wonderful glasshouses plus spectacular gardens, surrounded by lawns and fantastic trees. The restored Chinese Pagoda is worth a visit and there is a land train which, for a supplementary fare will transport you around the gardens.

Price includes: Admission to the Gardens

The historic village of Port Sunlight museum and Garden Village was created by William Hesketh Lever for his Sunlight Soap Factory workers in 1888; almost every building in the village is Grade II listed. We enjoy a guided tour which brings the village to life and there is an engaging Museum where you may encounter characters from the village’s past!

Price includes: Guided tour of Village and admission into Museum

Depart Notcutts: 08.30 hours Approx return to Notcutts: 20.00 hours Adult: £44.00 • Senior: £43.00 • Child: £34.00

Depart Notcutts: 08.30 hours Approx return to Notcutts: 20.00 hours Adult: £34.50 • Senior: £33.50 • Child: £32.50

TUESDAY 20TH AUGUST 2013

BUCKINGHAM PALACE AND FREE TIME IN LONDON

SATURDAY 24TH AUGUST 2013

WESTON-SUPER-MARE, SEASIDE SPECIAL

Upon arrival in London you will be dropped near to Covent Garden where you will have time to enjoy the sights and purchase lunch before you re-join the coach for your short journey to Buckingham Palace. View the State Apartments of this iconic royal residence and see some of the Royal family’s greatest treasures including paintings and furniture.

Price Includes: Admission into Buckingham Palace

Enjoy a day in this great seaside resort with all the traditional seaside attractions including the famous donkeys! The wide sweep of the bay has miles of clean sandy beach and a level promenade boasting superb views over the Bristol Channel. Choose from a variety of attractions including museums and an aquarium plus an excellent selection of restaurants and cafes.

Depart Notcutts: 08.30 hours Approx return to Notcutts: 20.00 hours Adult: £49.50 • Senior: £47.50 • Child: £42.50

Depart Notcutts: 09.00 hours Approx return to Notcutts: 20.30 hours Adult: £29.00 • Senior: £28.00 • Child: £27.00

For Bookings Telephone 0845 322 4143

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WEDNESDAY 28TH AUGUST 2013

STOURHEAD HOUSE (NT) AND GARDENS, WESSEX Visit Stourhead House, a Palladian mansion with a fantastic Regency library and beautiful art collection including Chippendale furniture and paintings. Then discover the breathtaking 18th century landscaped garden with lakeside walks, grottoes and classical temples. Stourhead is at the heart of a 2,650 acre estate where chalk downs, ancient woods and farmland are managed for nature conservation.

Price includes: Admission to House and Gardens

FRIDAY 30TH AUGUST 2013

SKEGNESS – SEASIDE SPECIAL Enjoy a visit to Skegness, Lincolnshire’s premier seaside resort.

It is home to an award winning six mile long beach and many superb attractions including a fantastic pier, exciting rides at Fantasy Island as well as the seal sanctuary and indoor butterfly conservatory at Natureland. Head into town and there are a host of shops and cafes to drop into.

Depart Notcutts: 09.00 hours Approx return to Notcutts: 20.00 hours Adult: £44.00 • Senior: £43.00 • Child: £42.00 NT reduction: £12.50 per person

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Depart Notcutts: 07.30 hours Approx return to Notcutts: 21.00 hours Adult: £34.00 • Senior: £33.00 • Child: £32.00

TUESDAY 3RD SEPTEMBER 2013

WINDSOR AND BOAT CRUISE

WEDNESDAY 4TH SEPTEMBER 2013

We will make our way to Runnymede where we will join our boat at 11.00 and journey through Old Windsor Lock and continue up stream through the pretty villages of Old Windsor and Datchet.

Travelling through the grounds of Windsor Castle, the boat then passes through Romney Lock and arrives in Windsor at 12.30.

You will then have free time in Windsor to purchase lunch and enjoy Windsor.

Price includes: Boat Trip

Visit the garden and plant centre of a well-known nurseryman, David Austin, who specialises in old roses and explore the five individually themed gardens which are home to over 700 different rose varieties. The tour starts at 10.00 and finishes at 1pm and we will then have free time in Ironbridge where you can purchase lunch.

Price includes: Guided tour and tea/coffee and scone

Depart Notcutts: 08.00 hours Approx return to Notcutts: 19.00 hours Adult: £35.00 • Senior: £34.00 • Child: £33.00

Depart Notcutts: 08.45 hours Approx return to Notcutts: 18.00 hours Adult: £31.50 • Senior: £30.50 • Child: £29.50

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SATURDAY 14TH SEPTEMBER 2013

CHEESE AND PICKLE FESTIVAL, COUGHTON COURT, WARWICKSHIRE

SUNDAY 8TH SEPTEMBER 2013

WISLEY FLOWER SHOW, SURREY

Think halcyon Indian summer days… think dining alfresco with a light lunch of cheese and pickles, washed down with a chilled glass of local wine or local real ale. If this tickles your taste buds, then join us as we visit Coughton Court’s Cheese and Pickle Festival which is supported by local cheese makers with local produce, crafts and performers.

Price includes: Entrance into the Festival and timed visit into the House

Depart Notcutts: 09.00 hours Approx return to Notcutts: 19.00 hours Adult: £39.00 • Senior: £38.00 • Child: £37.00 RHS reduction: £7.95 per person

Depart Notcutts: 11.00 hours Approx return to Notcutts: 17.00 hours Adult: £23.50 • Senior: £22.50 • Child: £21.50 NT reduction: £7.95 per person

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Set in the stunning surroundings of one of the RHS’s most beloved gardens, the popular Wisley Flower Show is a showcase for unusual and hard-to-come-by plants as well as firm favourites.

There are flower arranging displays, a sculpture trail and plenty of nursery and garden tradestands promising to fill you with gardening inspiration!

Price includes: Admission into Flower Show

SUNDAY 15TH SEPTEMBER 2013

LUDLOW FOOD FESTIVAL, SHROPSHIRE

WEDNESDAY 18TH SEPTEMBER 2013

This small town has a large reputation for good food and drink and will feature well over 100 quality small independent food and drink producers from the Marches. There will be demonstrations, talks and much more. Perhaps vote for your favourite sausage, bread or ale; engage in some serious pudding tasting and try some wonderful food that you did not know even existed!

Price includes: Admission into Festival

Set in a magnificent 300 acre deer park, this Georgian house tells the story of the owners and servants who lived there, including scandals and tales of forbidden love. Uncover the stories and take a stroll in one of the North’s great gardens.

Price includes: Admission to House and Gardens

Depart Notcutts: 09.00 hours Approx return to Notcutts: 19.00 hours Adult: £29.50 • Senior: £28.50 • Child: £25.50

For Bookings Telephone 0845 322 4143

DUNHAM MASSEY (NT), CHESHIRE

Depart Notcutts: 09.00 hours Approx return to Notcutts: 19.00 hours Adult: £39.00 • Senior: £38.00 • Child: £37.00 NT reduction: £9.75 per person

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SATURDAY 28TH SEPTEMBER 2013

SATURDAY 5TH OCTOBER 2013

MALVERN AUTUMN GARDENING SHOW, WORCESTERSHIRE

BRISTOL ZOO AND GARDENS Spend a day out enjoying over 400 amazing species from lions to love beetles – with most of the exhibits undercover you can enjoy your visit whatever the weather. Plus, the gardens at the zoo contain one of Bristol’s most important collections of plants.

There are unusual trees, shrubs and plants from around the world, such as the monkey puzzle tree, tree ferns, wollemi pine and the purple-berried flax lily.

Price includes: Admission to Zoo and Gardens

Depart Notcutts: 09.00 hours Approx return to Notcutts: 18.45 hours Adult: £33.00 • Senior: £32.00 • Child: £31.00

Depart Notcutts: 09.00 hours Approx return to Notcutts: 18.30 hours Adult: £37.50 • Senior: £35.50 • Child: £34.50

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Malvern’s annual pageant of food, fruit, forestry and flowers gives a flavour of the countryside at its autumnal best. Marvel at giant vegetable exhibits and relish the taste of home-made food and wine. An action packed programme of entertainment, classic cars, vintage machinery, animal encounters, bargain plants and country crafts complete a tremendous day out.

Price includes: Admission to Show

SATURDAY 12TH OCTOBER 2013

LIVERPOOL WITH BLUE BADGE TOUR GUIDE

SATURDAY 19TH OCTOBER 2013

PORTOBELLO MARKET AND VISIT TO TATE MODERN, LONDON

Arriving in Liverpool we will be met by our Blue Badge Guide who will take us on a panoramic city tour to give you an insight into the history of Liverpool. We cover the story of how the city has developed over the years and also see the city’s major landmarks, including the two Cathedrals, Town Hall, Pier Head, Albert Dock and the Museums and Galleries, The tour also includes a visit inside one of the Cathedrals.

Price includes: Blue Badge Guide

Visit this world famous, unique and vibrant market in Notting Hill and explore the road-side shops lining the street. It is a popular destination for Londoners and tourists alike and is home to stalls selling antiques, fashion, food and second-hand goods. Our afternoon visit will be to the Tate Modern, Britain’s national museum of modern and contemporary art from around the world.

Depart Notcutts: 08.00hours Approx return to Notcutts: 20.00hours Adult: £30.50 • Senior: £29.50 • Child: £28.50

Depart Notcutts: 08.30 hours Approx return to Notcutts: 18.30 hours Adult: £28.00 • Senior: £27.00 • Child: £26.00

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THURSDAY 24TH OCTOBER 2013

ST. PAULS CATHEDRAL WITH GUIDED TOUR, LONDON Our Blue Badge Guide will meet us in London and then take you to St. Paul’s Cathedral, which was designed by the architect Sir Christopher Wren after its predecessor was destroyed in the Great Fire of London. It was built between 1675 and 1710 and the history of the nation is written in the carved stone of its pillars and arches. Visit the Crypt, the Whispering Gallery, the Ambulatory and the Stone and Golden Galleries.

Price includes: Admission and Guided Tour of St. Paul’s Cathedral

FRIDAY 8TH NOVEMBER 2013

Depart Notcutts: 08.00 hours Approx return to Notcutts: 20.00 hours Adult: £56.00 • Senior: £54.00 • Child: £46.00

Depart Notcutts: 12.00 hours Approx return to Notcutts: 00.30 hours Adult: £31.00 • Senior: £30.00 • Child: £29.00

WESTON-SUPER-MARE ILLUMINATED CARNIVAL Celebrate the season of bonfires, fireworks and carnival! Weston Carnival dates back as early as 1871. You will have free time to obtain dinner before you take your seat to watch a glittering carnival procession of colourful floats, costumes, music and dancing from the warmth and comfort of our coach!

FRIDAY 15 NOVEMBER 2013

LIVING CRAFTS FOR CHRISTMAS AT BLENHEIM PALACE A highlight of the festive season at Blenheim Palace.

Over 130 British designer-makers will be showcasing high quality, contemporary crafts, so come and choose perfect presents for all the family. Choose from individual gifts and special commissions to simple stocking fillers; ceramics, millinery, toys, fashions, designer jewellery, hand-made soaps, studio glass, decorations, wreaths and many more.

Price includes: Admission to Palace, Gardens and the Craft Fair

Ludlow, often described as ‘the perfect market town’ is the venue for a Christmas Fayre with a difference. The town hosts a Medieval street market and the castle bustles with Medieval entertainers, minstrels and stalls selling hand crafted items.

Price includes: Admission to the Castle

Depart Notcutts: 09.30 hours Approx return to Notcutts: 17.00 hours Adult: £31.00 • Senior: £29.50 • Child: £25.50

Depart Notcutts: 09.30 hours Approx return to Notcutts: 18.30 hours Adult: £25.00 • Senior: £24.00 • Child: £23.00

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SATURDAY 23RD NOVEMBER 2013

LUDLOW MEDIEVAL CHRISTMAS FAYRE

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SUNDAY 24TH NOVEMBER 2013

COUGHTON COURT (NT) WINTER FESTIVAL

SUNDAY 1ST DECEMBER 2013

Experience a festival day out at one of Warwickshire’s most beautiful family homes. Festive stalls will line the stable yard selling local produce, crafts and gifts and the National Trust shop will be trading from the converted Victorian Stables. From the hub of activity, you are invited into the house dressed for a traditional family Christmas.

Price includes: Entrance and timed visit into the House

Winchester’s Christmas Market is inspired by traditional German Christmas markets. The pretty wooden chalets are situated in the Cathedral’s historic Inner Close surrounding an open-air real ice rink. The exhibitors have been hand-picked for their interesting, high quality and unique products many of which can’t be bought on the high street. If you’re looking for that special something make sure you visit the jewellers, painters, glass makers and textile artists selling unique British gifts and decorations.

WINCHESTER CHRISTMAS MARKET

Depart Notcutts: 11.00 hours Approx return to Notcutts: 17.30 hours Adult: £19.50 • Senior: £18.50 • Child: £17.50 NT reduction: £5.00 per person

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Depart Notcutts: 08.30 hours Approx return to Notcutts: 20.00 hours Adult: £26.00 • Senior: £25.00 • Child: £24.00

THURSDAY 12TH DECEMBER 2013

CHRISTMAS LUNCH AT THE WEST MIDLANDS SAFARI PARK, BEWDLEY Enjoy a tasty Christmas lunch in an unusual venue! We drive through the all-weather Safari Reserve from the warmth and comfort of our coach. Look out for the animals including rhinos, giraffes, zebras and tigers tucking into their very own Christmas Lunch.

Price includes: Admission, 2 course lunch and safari Depart Notcutts: 09.30 hours Approx return to Notcutts: 17.00 hours Adult: £31.00 • Senior: £30.00 • Child: £29.00

Tailor-made holidays for groups, clubs & associations Short breaks and holidays in the UK, Europe and beyond Johnsons have a dedicated group travel department specialising in tailor-made tours for all clubs, associations and groups including WI, U3A’s and gardening societies.

Call Anne or Jo to discuss your next group tour requirements.

Please note that all return times depend on traffic and weather conditions on the day.

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Q U A L I T Y C OAC H T R AV E L

Q U A L I T Y C OAC H T R AV E L

Established for over 100 years Johnsons Coaches is an award winning, friendly, family business specialising in top quality escorted door to door holidays, short breaks and day trips as well as quality coach hire and tailor made tours for groups.

Order your free copies of our brochures!

Holidays by Coach

Holidays by Air & Cruise

Take a look at our wonderful collection of escorted holidays in the UK and Europe. They all include free home pick up plus all excursions and sightseeing!

The perfect way to see a little more and do a little more on your holiday as we include a convenient flight to your chosen destination! Plus, we have teamed up with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines to offer you a fabulous choice of escorted cruises.

Short Breaks Relax and enjoy a weekend or short break to the city, country or coast this summer.

CALL NOW ON 0845 322 4143 OR BOOK ONLINE AT www.johnsonscoaches.co.uk Try us for Coach Hire too…

Our large fleet of modern coaches provides you with the highest standards of comfort, reliability and safety.

Call our dedicated Private Hire team on 01564 797010 or visit www.johnsonscoaches.co.uk to request a quote.

Your local bus service…

Johnsons’ Excelbus routes serve many areas throughout the Midlands including the Birmingham to Stratford X20 route that runs through Shirley.

Visit www.johnsonscoaches.co.uk for the latest timetables and routes.

Travel with Johnsons – Travel with Friends

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HOW TO BOOK YOUR

EXCURSION

Information and Advice: Contact our Travel Office at Henley in Arden, just call our friendly team on 0845 322 4143 or visit www.johnsonstravel.co.uk//Notcutts. Callers are also welcome at our office at Liveridge Hill (on the Birmingham Road, A3400, just north of Henley) where there is ample parking. You will find our cheerful staff happy to answer any queries you may have.

Excursion Bookings: For a provisional booking, a simple telephone call is all that is needed. We will hold places for you without obligation for 7 days. You can book directly with our Travel Office or you can book on line at www.johnsonscoaches.co.uk/Notcutts (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 payment in full within 7 days.

Once payment is received we will send you your excursion ticket which confirms receipt of payment, the number and location of seats booked and pick up times.

Methods of Payment: All normal methods of payment, including cash, are possible at our Offices.

By post, with a cheque or by debit/credit card – ie Switch, Visa, Mastercard, by telephone or by post.

Please note that there is a 2% charge for payments made by credit card. Please make cheques payable to ‘Johnsons Coach Travel’.

Cancellation (a) BY THE COMPANY – should circumstances arise where, due to less than 20 bookings, we are forced to cancel any excursion, all monies paid by all passengers for that particular excursion will be refunded and following that, the Company shall be exempt from any further liability. (b) BY THE PASSENGER – you may cancel your booking at any time prior to departure, subject to the following conditions: (i) For cancellations notified to us more than 7 days prior to the departure of the excursion, a £5.00 charge per booking is made. (ii) For cancellations for which less than 7 (but more than 1) clear days notice is received, a £15.00 per person charge is made. (iii) For cancellations made the day before or the day of the excursion, the full cost of D C R B A the excursion will be charged.

D C 12 B A (iv) Special cancellation charges may apply where admission tickets are purchased D C 11 B A in advance.

Coach Seat Reservations When you book your excursion you can also choose and book your seats subject to availability at the time of booking.

The coach seating plan for Notcutts excursions is shown opposite.

Admission Charges Are all included in all prices unless otherwise stated.

Boarding & Discounts Please note that Notcutts Garden Centre is the only boarding point for these trips and car parking is provided free of charge. Notcutts Sage members and Notcutts Gardening Club members will be entitled to 10% discount off all day trips.

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Alterations The company reserves the right to alter excursions or prices, the size and specification of the vehicle used, or to cancel any excursion listed in this brochure.

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