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Coach Tour Holidays 2014

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Dear Friends,

Welcome to our 2014 Brochure. It is a little later than usual this year, but well worth waiting for.

We’ve tried to keep our prices the same wherever possible; however some hotels have made a small increase.

Don’t forget our holiday vouchers, ideal as a Christmas or Birthday gift.

This year we have added some new destinations to your old favourites. ‘Fred Dibnah’s Life of Steam’, The Irish Gem (enjoying

the outstanding beauty of both the Republic and Northern Ireland, VIP visits and the Titanic Experience), Perthshire in Scotland

(including Safari Experience), our not to be missed Dover Wartime Memories Tour (including Ypres, Belgium), The Lake District

(staying at Bowness on Windermere).

We have a new hotel at Eastbourne this year, as many of you have asked for sea view rooms, so we have selected the Alexandra

Hotel but you will need to book early to snap one of them up! We have also selected a new hotel in Skegness, The Savoy, which

comes highly recommended.

We have lots of new short breaks including Warner Bros Harry Potter Studio Tour.

For our younger clients, who do not require door to door pick ups, we have a selection of ‘No Frills’ holidays with pick up points;

look out for our leaflet. We have something for everyone this year, so get booking!

Thank you for choosing Golden Holidays, we look forward to seeing you again this year.

Pam & Tim

EXCURSIONS

All excursions are carefully planned to offer a balance of organised

and free time. The coach travel on all excursions is included in the

price; however, entrance fees, admission charges and show tickets

are not included in the price unless otherwise stated in the itinerary.

We reserve the right to alter, adjust and amend advertised itinerary

times and days depending on the weather, hotel meal times and other

influences outside of our control.

EXPERIENCED UNIFORMED DRIVERS/COURIERS

Our drivers/couriers have been selected not only for their high

standards of driving, but also for their caring, enthusiastic and friendly

manner. You will find them willing to listen to requests and special

needs, also to answer questions and queries throughout your tour. This

is the Golden Holidays policy as we value our customers and wish you

to come back time after time.

FINANCIAL SECURITY

Golden Holidays operate a ‘client trust fund account’ to comply with EU

Directive 30/314. In the unlikely event that we should cease trading you

are guaranteed repayment of all monies paid or the completion of your

holiday if it has already commenced.

LATE AVAILABILITY HOLIDAY

From time to time we are offered late availability holidays at short

notice at some very special prices. If you are able to drop everything at

short notice, then you might like to have your name added to our late

availability mailing list or your mobile number so that we can text you

with special offers. Please telephone now and ask for Pam.

GROUPS

If you are a group or party organiser please allow us to help, we have

a wealth of experience in organising all aspects of coach travel and

accommodation. Be it to organise a holiday, short break, outing or to

see a show, we are available to arrange a package tailor-made to suit

your individual requirements. Please telephone and ask for Pam or Tim.

HOTELS

All our hotels have been carefully selected with your comfort in mind.

Accommodation is based on bed, breakfast and evening meal, unless

otherwise stated, leaving plenty of time for the inclusive full and half day

excursions, enabling you to enjoy the surroundings, scenery and places of

interest. All bedrooms are en-suite with colour TV and tea/coffee making

facilities. Many of our hotels offer regular entertainment which includes

dancing, live music, bingo etc.

LUXURY COACH TRAVEL

Your safety is of paramount importance to us and our vehicles are

maintained to the highest standards. This together with our fleet being fitted

with road speed governors and conforming to the legal legislation safety

measures, ensures our commitment to your peace of mind. Coaches are

equipped with seat belts, reclining seats, tinted windows, curtains and some

with toilet and drinks machine.

DOOR-TO-DOOR PICKUP

You will be informed of your pickup time 7 days prior to departure. You will

be collected from your door by one of our ‘feeder’ mini coaches or by taxi

and taken to meet the main holiday coach at a suitable central location at

Tibshelf. This eliminates hours of travelling around various pickup points and

enabling the coach to commence its journey immediately after loading, the

reverse applies on return.

LUGGAGE

Your driver will take care of your luggage (you are not expected to carry

your own suitcase), but the company cannot accept responsibility for loss

or damage unless it can be proved that it is due to negligence on the

company’s part. We have now put a maximum limit of 15kgs (33lbs) in

weight and no larger than 26ins x 8ins x 15ins in size. If the weight or

size is exceeded there will be a £15 surcharge payable.

NO SMOKING

All coaches are designated NO SMOKING zones. Passengers are reminded

to refrain from smoking until the regular ‘comfort’ stops.

Due to Health & Safety, please adhere to our Luggage conditions below, if you require any guidance please call us and we will gladly help.

Phone our Booking’s Hotline - 01773 830921 or 01773 834401

Opening Hours: Monday-Friday 9am - 4pm Saturday 9am - 3pm

SEVERN SQUARE, ALFRETON, DERBYSHIRE, DE55 7BQ

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WalesGower Peninsula

Criccieth

Llandudno

Tenby

South & South WestDover & Ypres

Eastbourne

Weston Super Mare

Chichester

Isle of Wight

Bournemouth

Sequence Dancing

Paignton

Sidmouth

Weymouth

Torquay

Falmouth

St Agnes

Bude

Lake District & NorthChester

Lake District

Great Yarmouth

Cromer & Norfolk Broads

Skegness

Blackpool

Cumbria

Morecambe

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2014 Tour Intinerary

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sWinter & Special BreaksMystery Weekends

Cotswolds Pamper

Plantagenets & Planets, Leicester

Harry Potter Studio Tour

Chester Pamper

Tea at the Waldorf

Potters Leisure Break

Buckingham Palace & London

Sand Bay Themed Breaks

Thursford Spectacular

Fred Dibnah’s Life of Steam

Colchester & Suffolk

Bath Weekend

Northumbria and Seahouses

Shropshire Heritage

Stratford upon Avon Pamper Break

Southport Special

Southport Flower Show

York January Sales

York & Steam Train Experience

St Nicholas Fayre, York

Channel IslandsGuernsey

Jersey

IrelandIrish Gem

ScotlandFort William

Perthshire

Edinburgh

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Seating

Plan

The above seating plan is for

guidance only. We cannot

guarantee seating configuration.

TRAVEL CLUB

We would like to offer our loyal, frequent

travellers the opportunity to enjoy holidays at

even lower prices. For an annual subscription

of £10 per person members will receive regular

information regarding special offers and late deals.

Through our loyalty bonus scheme if members

book more than one holiday direct from our office

we will discount your 2nd, 3rd and 4th holiday by

£5 per person, anymore than this £10 per person.

All you need to do is quote previous holidays

booked in the same year. Call our office or send

a letter of application along with a cheque for £10

per person to Golden Holidays.

Please note: Loyalty bonuses do not apply to

group, special offer, mystery weekends Tims mini

breaks or late availability bookings, only to Travel

Club Members.

GIFT VOUCHERS

Our Gift Vouchers are the perfect gift for any

occasion. They can be used as part or full

payment for any Golden Holidays tour or break.

Available in values of £5, £10, £20, £25, £50

or £100.


Severn Square, Alfreton, Derbyshire. DE55 7BQ

Tel 01773 830921

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2 nights dinner bed & breakfast and excursions as shown.

Included in Price

£149

4* Hilton Hotel, SwindonGo on pamper yourselves!

On this tour the emphasis is on relaxation. Enjoy a swim,

sauna or a Jacuzzi in our comfortable 4* hotel. You don’t

have to worry about meal times because you can take

breakfast and dinner when you like – individually or

with old or new-found friends (just remember to book

your table). Excursions are included to enjoy the best of

the Cotswold villages but we’ll leave a little later in the

mornings so there’s no need to rush.

ITINERARY

Stratford upon Avon

Gloucester Quays

Bourton on the Water

Stow on the Wold

DATE DURATION PRICE S/S

Sat 29th - Mon 31st Mar 3 Days £149 £40

Cotswolds Pamper

Hilton Hotel Facilities Include

Lifts

Stairs to some rooms

En-suite

Tea/Coffee in room

Entertainment

Leisure facilities

Accommodation Half Board

Included in Price

Pick Up Points (not door to door),

All Coach Travel, evening meal and 1 night bed & breakfast.


Sat 11th - Sun 12th Jan 2 Days £69 £20

Sat 22nd - Sun 23rd Feb 2 Days £79 £20

Sat 15th - Sun 16th Mar 2 Days £79 £20

Sat 19th - Sun 20th April 2 Days £79 £20

Sat 10th - Sun 11th May 2 Days £79 £20

Sat 14th - Sun 15th June 2 Days £79 £20

Sat 19th - Sun 20th July 2 Days £79 £20

Sat 23rd - Sun 24th Aug 2 Days £79 £20

Sat 13th - Sun 14th Sept 2 Days £79 £20

Sat 18th - Sun 19th Oct 2 Days £79 £20

Sat 22nd - Sun 23rd Nov 2 Days £79 £20

Sat 6th - Sun 7th Dec 2 Days £85 £20

Mystery HotelThe hotels are of our usual quality, at least

3 Star and all have en-suite facilities. Hurry! One

mystery tour will depart every month.

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Mystery

WeekendsThis has been one of the most popular of all our tours for

years. Because these trips are all last minute bookings, even

we don’t know where we are going until 2-3 weeks before,

and these breaks represent fantastic value for money. We

suggest you book early to avoid disappointment.

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LEICESTER WINTER BREAK DURATION PRICE S/S

Sat 4th – Sun 5th January 2 Days £79 £20

Holiday Inn Hotel, LeicesterThis break to Leicester gives you the chance to visit the site where the

last of the Plantagenet Kings, Richard III, remains were found and the

Cathedral where he will be laid to rest; with plenty of time to find that

January bargain! You can finish off the break with an optional visit to

the National Space Centre.

£79Plantagenet’s

and Planet’s


Included in Price

Pick up points (not door to door), all coach travel.

1 night dinner, bed & breakfast. Hotel has leisure facilities

CHESTER PAMPER BREAK DURATION PRICE S/S

Sat 25th – Sun 26th January 2 Days £89 £20

Queens HotelPremier 4 star Hotel in the centre of Chester with leisure facilities.

Founded by the Romans over 2000 years ago, the city walls are the

most complete in Britain. In every corner of the city you are confronted

with history. As well as having so much history and heritage, Chester

is a vibrant, dynamic city full of bars, pubs and one of the most unique

features are the two-tiered rows, which means you can shop whatever

£89Chester Pamper

Waldorf Hilton Hotel (4 star)

Enjoy the sites and sounds of London with the special elegance of an

Afternoon Tea at the Waldorf Hilton Hotel. Served in the Grand Salon

with Louis XVI style décor and inspired by the grand cafes of Europe, is

where you will experience this fabulous English tradition.

£130

LONDON WINTER BREAK DURATION PRICE S/S

Sun 9th – Mon 10th February 2 Days £130 £59

Included in Price


1 night dinner, bed & breakfast.

Included in Price


1 night bed & breakfast and afternoon tea.

Tea at the Waldorf

Kensington Close Hotel

Step on to authentic sets, discover the magic behind spellbinding special

effects and explore the behind-the-scenes secrets of the Harry Potter

film series. Tread the original stone floor of the iconic Hogwarts Great

Hall, encounter animatronic creatures and wander down Diagon Alley.

Located at the Studios where all 8 films were produced.

£135


1 night dinner, bed & breakfast. Ticket to the Harry Potter Studio Tour

DATE DATE DURATION DURATION PRICE PRICE S/SS/S

Sun 16th - Mon 17th Feb 2 Days £135 £50

DAY 1

DAY 2DAY 2

Free time in London

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Pick Up Points (not door to door), 3 nights dinner bed & breakfast.

Included in Price

Sand Bay Leisure Resort

Rewind to the 50’s & 60’s WeekendThis break will take you on a trip back in time to hear the sounds

from the nostalgic 50’s and the swinging 60’s.


Fri 21st - Mon 24th Mar (60’s) 4 Days £140 None

Fri 12th - Mon 15th Sept (50’s & 60’s) 4 Days £145 None

A great choice of leisure

facilities gives you plenty to do

inside and out. All our guest

rooms are well-equipped and

include an en suite bath or

shower room, TV with remote

control, central heating, linen

and towels and tea & coffee

making facilities.

Swinging SixtiesBands listed to appear include: Edison Lighthouse, Union Gap,

The Ivy League, Vanity Fair and The Mersey Makers.*

There will also be a half price bar during the March Break.

*Acts maybe subject to change.

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, including

outstanding music and singing from our cast of over one hundred.

Each show is a pageant of spectacle and colour - the music a

seamless transition from an up-beat dance routine to a choral

rendition of a Christmas carol, a show which would not be out of

place in any of London’s West End theatres.

This 2 day break includes:

• Pick Up Points (not door to door),

• 1 night bed and breakfast

• Sunday Lunch

• Full evening at the Thursford Theatre

• Visit to Norwich


Sun 9th - Mon 10th Nov 2 Days £135 £20

Sun 16th - Mon 17th Nov 2 Days £135 £20

Sun 23rd - Mon 24th Nov 2 Days £135 £20

Sun 30th Nov - Mon 1st Dec 2 Days £135 £20

Sun 7th - Mon 8th Dec 2 Days £135 £20

Potters Leisure Resort, NorfolkThe UK’s first Five Star Holiday Village includes in your break

the very best entertainment available on every night of your

holiday. Potters is also renowned for its bowls facilities which

include 14 indoor and 7 outdoor rinks. Discover somewhere

wonderful today - visit us at our 65 acre holiday resort, located

on the coastline border of Norfolk & Suffolk.

The resort features include a variety of bars & restaurants,

fitness & health club and beauty salon.

Please register at the office for late availabilities.

Potters Leisure Resort

The Bull Hotel, Gerrards CrossThe Bull Hotel is situated in the charming town of Gerrards Cross, close

to London and all of its famous and varied attractions. The hotel has

tea/coffee making facilities and a lift.

Buckingham Palace - This tour combines a visit to the State Rooms with a guided tour of the most remarkable features of the famous garden. The nineteen State Rooms are furnished with many of the greatest treasures from the Royal Collection and are used extensively by The Queen and members of the Royal Family to receive

and entertain their guests on State, ceremonial and official occasions.

£130

BUCKINGHAM PALACE BREAK DURATION PRICE S/S

Sun 3rd – Mon 4th August 2 Days £130 None

Included in Price

Pick up points (not door to door), all coach travel.1 night dinner, bed & breakfast. Price includes an audio tour of the State Rooms and a guided tour of the garden.

Buckingham Palace

& London

£275

Holiday InnThe attractive Holiday Inn Colchester welcomes you with

landscaped lawns and a clocktower, in the village of Eight

Ash Green just 4 miles from Colchester town centre.

Colchester

& SuffolkColchester is Britain’s oldest recorded town and the holder of

the Royal Warrant. As well as its history, there are many shops,

places to eat & drink and attractions to visit.

Holiday Inn Facilities Include

Lifts


En-suite

Tea/Coffee in room

Entertainment

Leisure facilities


Included in Price

Door to door, all coach travel. 4 nights Half Board

Excursions as indicated

ITINERARY INCLUDES VIP Visit to Kentwell HallA completed moated mellow redbrick Tudor mansion set in a tranquil

parkland setting. One of the owners will take you on a guided tour of

this 500 year old stately home & gardens giving you an insight into its

history and family connnections. Tea and coffee included.

TiptreeHere we take you on a visit to Tiptree Jam Makers for a Meet & Greet

where you will be served with tea/coffee and scone topped with

clotted cream and Tiptree Jam in the tea rooms. We then move on to a

free flow visit to the Visitor Centre followed by a tasting demonstration

of 3 locally produced jams, and a little pot of jam to take home as a

souvenir. Guests can also visit the Tiptree Museum that includes a 15

min DVD presentation on how jams are made; from fruit picking to

labelling.

PAMPER BREAK DURATION PRICE S/S

Fri 15th - Mon 18th Aug 4 Days £275 £45

£275

Mercure Dunkenhalgh Spa Hotel 4*

Steam was a passion of Fred Dibnah MBE, steeplejack andTV personality. On this break we discover how steam has powered industry and visit the areas that flourished around it. Fred’s house in Bolton is now preserved as a museum and we take you on a guided tour including a cuppa in Fred’s kitchen!

TOUR ITINERARY INCLUDES:

We include an entertaining guided visit to Fred’s home in Bolton; where you will see his home, work yard, his famous red ladders, his fantastic collection of Victorian artefacts and be in awe of his amazing ability to capture the great Victorian era with his completely steam powered machinery. Tea and biscuits included.

You can also visit Bolton’s award winning bustling market with its 300 indoor and outdoor stalls and the Steam Museum is well worth a visit with working steam engines etc.

An excursion to Bury; where you can visit the 500 year old market the biggest in the North West.

We take you on a nostalgic trip back in time with a journey through the Irwell Valley on the East Lancashire Railway from Bury to Rawtenstall.

Shopping experience at Oswaldtwistle Mills

We discover the story of cotton production at Queen Street Mill Textile Museum where you will receive a guided tour of the home of the last surviving and operating steam powered weaving mill in the world.

The North Yorkshire Mining Museum; where you can take a trip down the mine.


Mon 28th April - Fri 2nd May 5 Days £275 £60

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Fred Dibnah’s

Life of Steam

Included in Price

Door to door, all coach travel.

4 nights bed, breakfast & evening meal. Excursions as indicated

The hotel is a 700 year old country manor boasting

restaurant, bar, swimming pool, spa and leisure facilities

including one night of musical entertainment.

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Door to door. 4 nights bed & buffet breakfast &

evening meal. Excursions as indicated.

Included in Price£335

Northumbria

and Seahouses


Mon 13th - Fri 17th Oct 5 Days £335 £80

Bamburgh Castle Inn

Bamburgh Castle

ITINERARY

DAY 1 Travel to Seahouses.

DAY 2 We head north to the delightful, unspoiled ‘Holy

Island of Lindisfarne’. Take a visit to Bamburgh Castle

(admission included).

DAY 3 Free day - Why not visit the harbour and take a boat

trip to see the seals.

DAY 4 We depart to the market town of Alnwick on

the River Aln and visit Alnwick Castle & Garden (entrance

included), one of the most exciting contemporary gardens to

be developed in the last century, a magical landscape created

from a unique idea. See fascinating plants, water sculptures,

the famous cascading fountain and one of the world’s largest

wooden tree houses.

DAY 5 Homeward Journey.


Dating back to the 18th century, the Inn is situated in

Seahouses by the harbour on the beautiful Northumberland

Coast. The Inn offers visitors comfortable rooms, excellent

food & drink and a relaxing atmosphere. All served up with

sea views.

Bamburgh Castle Inn Facilities Include

Lifts


En-suite

Tea/Coffee in room

Entertainment

Leisure facilities


Bamburgh Castle

Bath Weekend

Hilton Bath City Hotel Facilities Include

Lifts


En-suite

Tea/Coffee in room

Entertainment

Leisure facilities


Pick Up Points (not door to door). Evening meal and 1 night bed & breakfast.

Included in Price


Sun 27th - Mon 28th July 2 Days £99 £20

Hilton Bath City HotelThe hotel is set amid the fine Georgian architecture of central

Bath. All en-suite bedrooms offer full wifi and 32” TV with

freeview. Eat at the riverside Zuccotta Restaurant or relax and

enjoy a coffee in the hotel’s 24-hour lounge bar.

Designated by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site, Bath

presents some of the finest architectural sights in Europe

such as the Royal Crescent, the Circus and Pulteney Bridge

alongside a diverse collection of museums and attractions

including the Roman Baths, Bath Abbey and Thermae

Bath Spa.

£99

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£320Shropshire Heritage


Sat 24th - Wed 28th May 5 Days £320 £60

Buckatree Hall Hotel

A renowned country house hotel located

at the foot of the famous Wrekin. Many of

the well appointed bedrooms, some with

balconies, overlook the scenic gardens and

private lake.

ITINERARY INCLUDES

Ironbridge Village - The birthplace of industry has been described as

“the most extraordinary district in the world” and is still a remarkable,

and beautiful, place to visit today.

• At Blists Hill Victorian Town - you can meet the Victorians in

their shops, cottages and workplaces (museum entrance included).

• Journey on the Severn Valley Railway from Bridgnorth to Bewdley.

(Train fayre included)

• Acton Scott Estate - Setting for the BBC’s Victorian Farm, consists

of small farmsteads, stone and timber framed cottages, ancient

woodland and open pasture. At its centre is Acton Scott Hall, an

Elizabethan mansion c1580 (entrance included).

• Ludlow - A walk through this thriving market town’s main streets

and quiet lanes is to walk through over 900 years of architectural

history. There are almost 500 listed buildings in the town.

• Stokesay Castle; the finest and best preserved fortified medieval

manor house in England (entrance included).

Included in Price

Door to door. 4 nights bed & breakfast and evening meal.

Excursions as indicated.

Stratford

Upon Avon

Pamper Break

ITINERARY INCLUDES


Sun 15th - Mon 16th June 2 Days £99 £20

Saturday Excursion to Hatton Country World and explore

Stratford upon Avon.

Sunday We take a Boat Cruise along the Avon with

commentary and a visit to Bourton on the Water.

Included in Price

Pick Up Points (not door to door), Evening meal and 1 night bed & breakfast.


The birthplace of William Shakespeare

is steeped in culture and history. Set in the beautiful rural Warwickshire countryside, on the banks of the river Avon, many of the original houses from Shakespeare’s time are still in excellent condition..

Holiday Inn, StratfordThe hotel located in the centre of Stratford is set in

landscaped gardens on the banks of the River Avon.

Facilities include Health Spa and Heated Indoor

Swimming Pool. All rooms are en-suite with TV and

tea/coffee facilities.

£99

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Mon 10th - Fri 14th Mar 5 Days £220 None

Royal Clifton HotelAn AA 3 Star Best Western Hotel, with a Victorian façade, featuring

fabulous accommodation and facilities. It is situated on the Promenade

offering panoramic views across the North West coastline.

SINGLES SPECIAL: Single rooms are very popular and limited in number

but we have secured lots of single rooms for this break so book early.

Southport Special The coastline is beautiful with some of England’s largest sand dunes, the

second longest pier in Britain, dramatic pine woods, nature reserves, rolling

uplands and delightful villages with thatched cottages and welcoming pubs.

Door to door 4 nights bed breakfast & evening meal

All Coach Travel, and Excursions as indicated

Royal Clifton Hotel Facilities Include

Lifts


En-suite

Tea/Coffee in room

Entertainment

Leisure facilities


January Sales

Door to door, All Coach Travel, 2 nights bed & buffet breakfast & evening meal.

THERE IS SO MUCH TO SEE AND DO:

The authentic and Victorian streets; stroll down the ‘Shambles’.The Minster; the largest Gothic cathedral in Northern Europe.The National Railway Museum; home to The Mallard and Stephenson’s replica of the ‘Rocket’.The Jorvic Centre where you can journey back over 1,000 years …and much more!

Included in Price

Fri 17th - Sun 19th January

DURATION PRICE S/S

3 Days £125 £40

Pick Up Points. All Coach Travel, evening

meal and 1 night bed & buffet breakfast.


DAY 1 Free time to visit the fabulous sights

(York Minster, Cliffords Tower, City Ramparts)

and the amazing and varied Museums.

DAY 2 We leave for Pickering and a trip on the

famous North Yorkshire Moors Railway passing

through ‘Heartbeat’ country then onto Whitby

by coach.

Included in Price

Fri 6th - Sat 7th June

DURATION PRICE S/S

2 Days £99 £20

Pick Up Points. All Coach Travel, evening meal and 1 night bed & buffet breakfast. Excursions as indicated.

Transforming York’s most unique streets into a Christmas wonderland.

Stalls, street entertainment and much more.

Included in Price

Sun 30th Nov - Mon 1st Dec

DURATION PRICE S/S

2 Days £89 £20

York & Steam

Train Experience St Nicholas Fayre

Lifts Stairs to some rooms En-suite Tea/Coffee in room York BreaksStaying at the Queens Hotel in the centre of the historic city of York

FLOWER SHOW DURATION PRICE S/S

Sat 16th - Sun 17th Aug 2 Days £99 £20

Southport Flower ShowIncluded in Price

Pick up points (not door to door) Evening meal and 1 night bed & breakfast at a 3 star hotel (to be advised)All Coach Travel. Excursions as indicated.

Southport Flower Show, one of the friendliest flower shows in the UK

with books, show gardens, food and much more!

Day 1: Liverpool

Day 2: Southport Flower Show

EXCURSIONS

Liverpool with its stunning Waterfront, shopping, culture and heritage.

The award winning shopping village at the Oswaldtwistle Mills Experience

including mill grounds and wildlife reserve, where you can enjoy a cup of

tea/coffee and a cream scone.

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Sun 21st - Sat 27th Sep 7 Days £675 £100

Peninsula HotelOverlooking Grand

Havre Bay the hotel

is ideally situated on

a sandy beach on the

north-west coast of

the island. Bedrooms

are en suite with

satellite TV, hairdryer,

tea/coffee making

facilities and free WiFi.

Guernsey (By Air)

Peninsula Hotel Facilities Include

Lifts


En-suite

Tea/Coffee in room

Entertainment

Leisure facilities

Outdoor heated pool


Door to door, All Coach Travel Return flights from Birmingham to Guernsey, transfers to/from your hotel. Meet and greet at Guernsey airport. 5 nights accommodation full English breakfast & table d’hote dinner daily.2 Half Day tours.

Door to door, All Coach Travel Return flights from Birmingham to Jersey, transfers to/from your hotel. 6 nights accommodation full English breakfast & 3 course evening meal daily1 Full Day tour and 2 Half Day tours.



Sat 24th - Fri 30th May 7 Days £675 £120

As well as being known as the good food island,

Jersey boasts a multitude of activities and interests.

Mayfair Hotel

A warm welcome awaits you at this conveniently located

hotel, a few minutes walk from the bustling shops of St.

Helier, five minutes from the famous Howard Davis Park and

a ten minute stroll from the beach at Havre des Pas.

The hotel boasts a lounge bar and cocktail bar, dining

room and coffee shop. All bedrooms are en-suite and have

central heating, colour TV, tea/coffee making facilities and

direct-dial telephone. Located in the heart of the hotel is the

Mayfair Leisure Complex with swimming pool, gymnasium

and sun terrace.

Jersey (By Air)

Mayfair Hotel Facilities Include

Lifts


En-suite

Tea/Coffee in room

Entertainment

Leisure facilities


© Stuart Abraham

A heady mix of stunning scenery and the best of

contemporary living, Guernsey is the perfect destination.

Inspiring walks along the cliff paths, rambles through

the rural interior or lazy days on the island’s beautiful

beaches, Guernsey has it all.

Image courtesy of Visit Guernsey

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Ireland


Irish Gem

Ballymascanlon House Hotel

Door to Door Pick Up

Ferry Crossings (Holyhead

/Dun Laoghaire)

5 nights Dinner, Bed and

Breakfast

2 Lunches

Excursions as indicated

All Coach Travel

Included in Price

ITINERARY INCLUDES

DAY 1We travel to Holyhead to board the ferry to Dun Laoghaire and continue on to our hotel in Dundalk.

DAY 2We depart for a VIP Tour of Beaulieu House and Gardens the first unfortified mansion built in Ireland and home to the Titchborne family. The owner will give you a personal insight during a 45 minute guided tour of the house after which a guide will continue the tour to the car museum to view the owners’ private collection ending with time to wander through the beautiful gardens.

We continue on to Drogheda, the ‘Gateway to Boyne Valley’, where you can spend free time to explore this historic medieval town.

DAY 3Today we depart for Belfast to visit ‘Titanic Belfast’, the world’s largest Titanic visitor experience. You will enjoy a self guided tour of the world famous ship’s construction housed in an iconic, six floor building, at this state of the art complex you will learn the story of the ship from conception through to her maiden voyage and subsequent place in history.

DAY 4This morning we depart fro Slane Castle, home of the Conyngham family since 1703. You will be taken on a 30 minute out of hours guided tour of the historic castle built principally by three architects; James Wyatt, James Gordon and Francis Johnson. As an added extra you will also be able to view the ‘Windsor

With breathtaking landscapes, an enriched history and a bustling culture, discover the best Ireland has to

offer with our special VIP Experience Break.

Bedroom’ where you will learn of an interesting correlation between Slane Castle and Windsor Castle.

Afterwards we depart for Brú na Bóinne Visitor Centre which interprets the Neolithic monuments of Newgrange, Knowth and Dowth. The extensive exhibition includes a full scale replica of the chamber at Newgrange as well as a full model of one of the smaller tombs at Knowth where we will start with tea/coffee and scone before embarking on a 45 minute guided tour of the exhibition where you will witness a full scale replica of the chamber at Newgrange as well has a full scale model of one of the tombs at Knowth.

Followed by a visit to the Battle of the Boyne Visitor Centre located in the recently restored 18th century Oldbridge House located on the battle site. Here we will take a 45 minute guided tour including an audio visual presentation about the battle.

DAY 5Half day excursion to Carlingford, a magical village full of character and is one of the best preserved medieval villages in Ireland. With its Viking history and narrow medieval streets and lanes that lead to the harbour, the majestic Slieve Foye Mountain and the famous Mountains of Mourne across the Lough, all combine to make Carlingford unique in Ireland.

DAY 6Depart for the journey home.

Ballymascanlon House Hotel


Sun 6th - Fri 11th July 6 Days £460 £99

Ballymascanlon House Hotel Facilities Include

Lifts


En-suite

Tea/Coffee in room

Entertainment

Leisure facilities


Carlingford

Titanic Experience

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Perthshire


Sun 25th May - Thu 29th May 5 Days £375 £60

Salutation Hotel Facilities Include

Lifts


En-suite

Tea/Coffee in room

Entertainment

Leisure facilities


ITINERARY INCLUDESDAY 1: Depart for Scotland with

comfort breaks en route.

DAY 2: We leave after breakfast

for Aberfeldy and take the Land

Rover Safari Experience where a

kilted safari ranger, armed with

cameras and binoculars, will take

you on a 2.5 hour adventure

to high tops and sculptured

landscapes, through forests,

mountains and moors. If lucky we

may see the majestic red deer,

grouse, the elusive mountain hare

or even a soaring golden eagle!

Great photo opportunities with

memories to last a lifetime.

Following your adventure we

will take authentic Scottish

refreshments including tea, coffee,

Kenmore shortbread and a wee

dram of Dewar’s Whisky!

We will take light lunch at

Scotland’s oldest inn The Kenmore

Hotel a historic 3* property set

amidst beautiful scenery and

majestic mountains.

DAY 3: Today we head to

Kingussie and the Highland

Wildlife Park. We will tour through

the park on board the coach in

the company of a knowledgeable

guide who will give an insight into


zoos and the animals in the park,

as well as bringing along some

animal bio-facts for you to touch

and feel; polar fur, teeth, horns,

antlers and animal skins. En route

back to the hotel we will stop

at the beautiful Victorian town

of Pitlochry renowned for its

scenery and quaint shops.

DAY 4: We take you to Scone

Palace for a 50 minute private

guided tour. Once the crowning

place of the Kings of Scots, it

occupies a unique position in the

history of Scotland.

A breathtakingly beautiful

place of power and mystery

and the rightful home of the

celebrated Stone of Scone

(Stone of Destiny). Scone Palace

is regarded as a national treasure

and is revered as the historic

jewel in the crown of Scotland.

Afterwards you will have free

time to enjoy the small city

charm of Perth; Scotland’s

very first capital. Here you can

explore and maybe take lunch

in one of its many café’s or

restaurants.

DAY 5: Depart for the journey

home.

Salutation Hotel

Situated in the centre of Perth and dating back to 1699,

the hotel is reputed to be one of the oldest in Scotland.

Offering traditional hospitality and comforts; with bar,

lounge and restaurant.

Fort William, The Jacobite Steam Train & Loch NessOn this tour we include a one hour cruise of Loch Ness

with superb views of the ruins of Urquhart Castle,

dramatically situated overlooking the loch, and we

experience a breathtaking journey on the world famous

Jacobite Steam Train between Fort William and Mallaig.

Alexandra Hotel Facilities Include

Lifts


En-suite

Tea/Coffee in room

Entertainment

Leisure facilities


See Itinerary


All Coach Travel

Loch Ness Boat Trip

Jacobite Steam Train

Mountain Gondola Ride

Included in Price


Sun 5th - Fri 10th Oct 6 Days £370 £50

Itinerary

DAY 1 Travel to our hotel in

Fort William

DAY 2 Full day excursion

including a visit to the Highland

Folk Museum to enjoy a

unique insight into rural life,

a boat cruise on Loch Ness

(price included) and time

to explore the town of Fort

Augustus at the southern end

of the loch

DAY 3 Trip on the world

famous Jacobite Stream Train

between Fort William and

Mallaig (price included)

Following in the footsteps of

Harry Potter along the route

used by the Hogwarts Express

a truly magical experience.

DAY 4 We take an exhilarating

trip on Nevis Range (price

included) in Britain’s only

mountain gondola, taking you

to 2150 ft for some excellent

scenery.

DAY 5 Free day to explore

Fort William.

DAY 6 Journey home.

The Alexandra Hotel

The Alexandra Hotel, Fort William offers traditional Scottish

hospitality within quality surroundings.

Jacobite Steam Train

Scone Palace


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Gower Peninsula

Aberavon Beach Hotel Facilities Include

Lifts


En-suite

Tea/Coffee in room

Entertainment

Leisure facilities


Aberavon Beach Hotel


Sun 28th Sept - Thu 2nd Oct 5 Days £330 £48

EdinburghEnjoy all that this famous city has to offer from the iconic

Edinburgh Castle to the National Museum of Scotland

and great theatres, restaurants and bars.

Kings Manor Hotel Facilities Include

Lifts


En-suite

Tea/Coffee in room

Entertainment

Leisure facilities


Kings Manor Hotel

Falkirk Wheel

Designed to reconnect the

Forth and Clyde Canal and

the Union Canal, sited in a

natural open amphitheatre

at Rough Castle near Falkirk,

this remarkable and elegant

mechanical marvel is the

only rotating boatlift in the

world and is truly one of a

kind (price included).

Royal Yacht Britannia

This magnificent ship has

played host to some of the

most famous people in the

world. But, above all, she

was home to HM The Queen

and the Royal Family. Now in

Edinburgh you are welcome

on board to discover the

heart and soul of this most

special of royal residences

(price included).

Free Day to explore

Edinburgh

Visits to the Falkirk Wheel &

the Royal Yacht Britannia


All Coach Travel

Included in Price


Sat 31st May - Wed 4th June 5 Days £355 £80

In the leafy seaside suburb of Portobello, The Kings Manor

is a place apart – a luxurious 3-star hotel, and former

convent, with everything you could wish for on site.

Falkirk Wheel

Ideally situated on the sea front with 2 miles of promenade

to enjoy, the elegant Greenhouse restaurant, bar & lounge

and leisure centre with heated pool, sauna and spa.

Itinerary

DAY 1 Depart for Wales with

comfort breaks en route.

DAY 2 We visit the Gower

Heritage Centre and a guided

tour of the 12th century

working water mill with cream

tea included. The 45 minute

tour will take you around

the water powered corn mill

and saw mill into the millers

cottage and blacksmiths shop.

Free time to explore the rest

of the centre; traditional crafts,

shops and a collection of rare

breed poultry and ducks. We

then take you on a coach

tour of the Gower Peninsula

and the UNESCO accredited

Rossili Bay. A qualified guide

will accompany us on the tour

highlighting points of interest

and historic facts. At certain

points we will leave the

coach to walk and soak in the

atmosphere.

DAY 3 Today we visit the

National Botanic Gardens

of Wales for a free flow

tour. Set amidst 560 acres

of countryside the gardens

contain over 8,000 species

of plant. The best display

of Mediterranean plants in

the northern hemisphere,

are housed in the worlds

largest single span glasshouse

(designed by Lord Foster).

DAY 4 We will be visiting the

newly relocated Chocolate

Factory at Port Talbot.

The hour long guided tour

will explain the history of

chocolate and how it is

made. This is Wales’ leading

(working) chocolate factory

where you will see chocolate

being melted in giant kettles

and of course get to taste

many of the different types

made here.

Gower Heritage Centre

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CricciethThis picturesque sleepy little Welsh coast resort makes an excellent base for touring North and Mid Wales. Facing

south into Cardigan Bay, Criccieth enjoys an unusually mild climate because of the Gulf Stream influence. Known

as the ‘Pearl of Wales’ it has two fine bays divided by a 13th Century castle. Like many others, once you have

visited you will want to return time and time again.

The Lion Hotel

All bedrooms have en-suite

facilities and offer remote

colour TV, direct-dial

telephone, radio, alarm clock

and complimentary tea/coffee

tray. A lift is installed for the

comfort of our guests. In

our elegant Pink Restaurant

you can enjoy a mouth-

watering selection of freshly

Situated on the village green commanding magnificent

views of Cardigan Bay, The Lion Hotel has been

developed and extended from an Olde Inn into the

hotel it is today; offering a unique personal service of

friendliness, comfort and true hospitality.

prepared local produce

from our five course dinner

menu, complimented by our

extensive wine list. A varied

entertainment programme

is scheduled throughout the

year, which always includes

dancing; the restaurant bar is

open on these evenings.

Lifts


En-suite

Tea/Coffee in room

Entertainment

Leisure facilities


Itinerary as shown


All Coach Travel

Included in Price

The Lion Hotel Facilities Include

Criccieth

ROLLING BACK THE YEARS DURATION PRICE S/S

Mon 14th - Fri 18th April 5 Days £260 None

TRAINS OF WALES

Mon 16th - Fri 20th June 5 Days £305 None

GO CRACKERS!

Mon 3rd - Fri 7th Nov 5 Days £260 None

APRIL ITINERARY Rolling Back the Years

MONDAY A warm welcome awaits all and an old penny to spend on a

welcome drink before dinner. Dinner is served in the restaurant at 7pm,

followed by a lighthearted evening music from the 50’s and 60’s, quizzes,

competitions, price comparisons etc...with Susan and Michael Barnes.

TUESDAY After breakfast we are off to the beautiful Isle of Anglesey and

in particular Llanfairpwll.....gogogoch, for coffee and a visit to the Pringle

Woolen Mill. On to Llandudno, the elegant Victorian resort. Whilst here

enjoy a visit to the Home Front Museum or Llandudno Museum (exchange

a voucher for entry). After Dinner we are treated to an evening ‘Time to

Remember’ with the talented Miss Mandy Stevens, sing-a-long if the mood

takes you!

WEDNESDAY Day at leisure in Criccieth (exchange one of your vouchers

for a Calderwaladers Ice Cream) or take a trip to market day at Pwllheli on

the Cambrian Railway. This evening enjoy a nostalgic trip down memory lane

with our film of ‘The Way We Were’ a fascinating look at Britain in the age of

Flower Power and Free Love!?

THURSDAY Today we are visiting Porthmadog for a ride on the Welsh

Highland Heritage Railway, after which you can enjoy refreshments – tea and

scones or Bara Brith served in the station café. Tonight is Rock n Roll night

with Steve Clayton – get your bobby socks on! First enjoy a sumptuous dinner

with lots of goodies – then burn off the calories with…. ‘Let’s Twist Again!’…

JUNE ITINERARY Wales on Rails

DAY 1 Travel to Criccieth.

DAY2 Join the Ffestiniog Railway at Porthmadog (cost included) and travel

through the countryside to Ffestiniog where you will rejoin the coach for a

visit to Betws y Coed.

DAY 3 Morning trip to the famous Italianate village of Portmeirion (entrance

fee included) featured in the cult series ‘The Prisoner’. Free afternoon or

perhaps take a train ride on the Cambrian Coast Railway to Pwllheli – Market

Day.

DAY 4 Full day tour travelling the 25 miles on the Welsh Highland Railway

from Caenarfon through the magnificent Aberglaslyn Pass to Porthmadog

(cost included). We return to your hotel by coach taking in en route more of

the scenic countryside.

DAY 5 Leave after breakfast for your journey home.

NOVEMBER ITINERARY Go Crackers!MONDAY

Arrive at the Lion Hotel. After Dinner entertainment from the very cheeky

Steve Clayton.

TUESDAY – ‘CHRISTMAS EVE’

After breakfast, free time to explore Criccieth. Bar lunches from 12 noon.

For excursion please see your Tour Driver.

After dinner singer – Miss Amanda Stevens.

WEDNESDAY – ‘CHRISTMAS DAY’

MERRY CHRISTMAS! Santa’s Buck Fizz Breakfast and a chance to win a

bottle of bubbly. Bar lunches from 12 noon. After lunch why not take a train

trip along the Cambrian Coast. Just before dinner a visit from Santa and a

Christmas Cracker Party Night with Martin Barry.

THURSDAY – ‘NEW YEARS EVE’

Guess the name of the teddy competition. Bar lunches from 12 noon.

For excursions see Tour Driver. After dinner we’ll begin New Year

Celebrations with Steve Nicholas … dance away the night!

FRIDAY After Breakfast we journey home.

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Llandudno OUR MOST POPULAR TOUR

Easily the most popular of the North Wales resorts, with its wide flat promenade with plenty of seating and

bandstand it has remained unspoiled by amusements and commerce since Victorian times. The Great Orme

to the west of the bay can be reached for breathtaking views by lift, tramway or special mini coaches can be

arranged for guided tours.

All rooms have en-suite facilities,

tea/coffee making equipment,

colour TV and direct-dial

telephone. Classified by the

Welsh Tourist Board as a 4

crown hotel, this superb family

run establishment will amaze you

with its top class entertainment

and fantastic food.

The hotel is situated in a premier position on the

seafront, opposite the bandstand, with easy access to

shops and amenities.

1 Full Day and 1 Half Day

Excursions (5 Day Holiday)




All Coach Travel

Included in Price

The Tynedale Hotel Facilities Include

Lifts


En-suite

Tea/Coffee in room

Entertainment

Leisure facilities


The Tynedale Hotel


LANDLUBBERS CRUISE DURATION PRICE S/S

Mon 22nd - Fri 26th Mar 5 Days £310 NoneASK FOR ITINERARY

DATE

Mon 5th - Fri 9th May 5 Days £310 None

Tue 10th - Sat 14th June 5 Days £310 None

Sat 12th - Sat 19th July 8 Days £460 None

Sat 2nd - Sat 9th Aug 8 Days £460 None

Fri 26th - Tue 30th Sept 5 Days £310 None

HOLLY & MISTLETOE

Sun 9th - Thu 13th Nov 5 Days £310 None

NEW YEAR BREAK

Tue 30th Dec - Sat 3rd Jan 2015 5 Days £465 None

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Dover & YpresWartime Dover and Ypres - Explore the underground

war tunnels of Dover Castle, Day Trip to Ypres and the

WWI cemeteries and Boat Cruise around the white cliffs.

Dover Marina Hotel Facilities Include

Lifts


En-suite

Tea/Coffee in room

Entertainment

Leisure facilities


Dover Marina Hotel

Best Western Dover Marina & Spa Hotel 4*

The hotel is situated on the sea front with the white

cliffs in the background and within walking distance of

the town centre. Facilities include, restaurant, bar,

coffee shop, spa and gym.


Mon 12th - Fri 16th May 5 Days £399 £120

TenbyHistoric Tenby enjoys a splendid situation on the

Pembrokeshire Coast. A delightful resort with its

picturesque and colourful walled harbour, splendid

golden beaches, quaint narrow streets, medieval town

walls and castle ruins housing a museum. There are

plenty of shops, cafes and inns. A super resort in which to

relax, explore and enjoy the views or perhaps take a trip

to the beautiful Caldy Island with its Cistercian Abbey.

The Cliffe-Norton Hotel Facilities Include

Lifts


En-suite

Tea/Coffee in room

Entertainment

Leisure facilities


The Cliffe-Norton Hotel

You’ll find the welcome warm,

friendly and helpful and its

reputation has grown through

the personal recommen dations

of its guests. To enable the

guests to feel at home in

comfortable and friendly

surroundings, in fact, to give

complete satisfaction, is the

aim of the proprietors under

whose personal supervision

the hotel functions. There are

53 bedrooms and accommo-

dation for 96 guests, whose

comfort and well-being is

their first consideration.

The bedrooms are bright,

cheerful, clean and well

furnished. All have en-suite

or private facilities, colour

TV, tea/coffee making

equipment. Many rooms

have spectacular views across

the bay. The restaurant is on

the first floor and accessed

by stairs.

The Cliffe-Norton is a privately owned hotel and occupies

a premier position above North Beach with uninterrupted

views across the bay and just a short walk into town.

1 Full Day & 1 Half Day

Excursions

Free day to explore Tenby


All Coach Travel

Included in Price

DATE DURATION PRICE S/S SEAVIEW

Sat 17th - Wed 21st May 5 Days £299 £12 £12

Sat 9th - Wed 13th Aug 5 Days £310 £12 £12

Tue 23rd - Sat 27th Dec 5 Days £469 £12 £12

© John Foster

Itinerary includes:DAY 1 En route to your hotel we visit Bletchley Park where you can explore some of the iconic WWII code breaking huts and blocks.DAY 2 We visit Dover Castle. We start with a guided tour of the Great Tower and the royal court of Henry II, breaking for tea/coffee and cake, before allowing you free time to explore the castle’s wartime connection and view its many secret tunnels and wartime hospital and operating theatre. We then take a boat cruise around the White Cliffs.DAY 3 Today we embark on a continental journey by ferry to Calais then onto Ypres and a 2 night stay at the Novotel with free

time to explore the town and its history. DAY 4 Battlefield tour of the Northern Salient; highlights include the wartime cemeteries of Tyne Cot, Passchendaele and the German mass graves at Langemark. We also visit Essex Farm, the trenches at Hill 62 and the Memorial Museum, Zonnebecke.

DAY 5 Depart for home.

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Tyne Cot Cemetery

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EastbourneThree miles of fine long flat seafront is interrupted

by a lively Victorian pier and cheerful bandstand with

turquoise roof. In 1850 the 7th Duke of Devonshire

began developing this coastal area and even to

this day there are no shops or amusements on the

seafront, this is what gives Eastbourne its elegant

charm. Bands play throughout the summer at the

bandstand and these gatherings are very popular.

Alexandra Hotel

Relax in one of two comfortably

furnished lounges and enjoy a

refreshing drink from the Cocktail

Bar, overlooking the sea-front.

The bright spacious dining room

has panoramic sea views where

the varied and freshly prepared

English food is served by

courteous staff.

A lift serves our 38 en-suite

bedrooms which are comfortably

furnished and have colour TV

and tea making facilities. Many

of the bedrooms have panoramic

Victorian hotel with modern amenities in a central location.

views of the sea and beach. The

hotel is also centrally heated

throughout.

Lifts


En-suite

Tea/Coffee in room

Entertainment

Leisure facilities





Excursions (7/8 Day Holiday)


All Coach Travel

Included in Price

The Alexandra Hotel Facilities Include


Mon 17th - Fri 21st March 5 Days £220 None

Mon 19th - Fri 23rd May 5 Days £270 None

Sat 5th - Sat 12th July 8 Days £425 None

Fri 19th - Thurs 25th Sept 7 Days £399 None

TINSEL & TURKEY

Mon 3rd - Fri 7th November 5 Days £295 None


Weston Super MareWeston like so many other resorts was little more than

a fishing village until the seaside was “discovered”.

Two piers were built between 1867 and 1904

establishing its holiday town status adding that dash

of Victorian and Edwardian splendour. Weston has

further developed into a lively modern resort with a

full range of attractions to entertain the holidaymaker.

The sea disappears into the distance at low tide leaving

behind an expanse of golden sandy beaches.

Smiths Hotel

See Itinerary


All Coach Travel

Included in Price

A family run hotel that occupies a prime position on the

seafront with a newly refurbished Victorian themed patio

and panoramic views of Weston bay.

The Smiths Hotel Facilities Include

Lifts


En-suite

Tea/Coffee in room

Entertainment

Leisure facilities



Sun 7th - Thurs 11th Sept 5 Days £320 £20

ITINERARY:

DAY 1: We travel to our

hotel in Weston Super Mare.

DAY 2: Excursion to Cheddar

Gorge with entrance and

guided tour of the Cathedral-

like Gough’s Cave, followed

by a Somerset Cream Tea.

Finally we visit the only

Cheddar maker left in the

area, Cheddar Gorge Cheese

Company, to see how the

cheese is made.

DAY 3: We visit the resort of

Minehead and take a trip on

the West Somerset Railway;

one of Britains best and

longest railways.

DAY 4: Free Day to relax and

enjoy Weston Super Mare.

DAY 5: Return journey

home.

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Isle of WightHome to some of the most diverse countryside in the

British Isles. Being only 13 miles long and 23 miles wide,

it is easy to get around. There are many interesting

attractions to suit all ages. The beaches are superb, cliffs

and seascapes are breathtaking. This is one of the most

popular tours – so book early to avoid disappointment!

Burlington Hotel

ChichesterThe city is shaped by its unique heritage, blending

old and new, with its mix of designer label boutiques,

high street shopping, renowned art galleries and stylish

restaurants and contemporary cafes. On this break we

also explore the delightful south coast area of West

Sussex and the Isle of Wight.

Each of the 77 en suite

bedrooms offers satellite TV,

hairdryer, trouser press, direct

dial telephone (with Internet

Connection), tea/coffee making

facilities and WiFi access

Chichester Park Hotel Facilities Include

Lifts


En-suite

Tea/Coffee in room

Entertainment

Leisure facilities



Mon 26th - FRi 30th May 5 Days £325 £60

Itinerary includes:Day 1 En route to your hotel we visit the medieval city of Winchester. On arrival at your hotel you will be served tea/coffee and cake.Day 2 We visit the seaside resort of Worthing which includes a mini afternoon tea at the Chatsworth Hotel.Day 3 We take the ferry for a tour of the Isle of Wight.Day 4 Free day in Chichester where you can explore its heritage and shops.Day 5 We depart for the journey home.

For your security there is

a night porter service and

for your entertainment the

leisure area includes a heated

swimming pool. The hotel

boasts a wide choice menu

and light lunches are available

daily from the lounge bar. All

bedrooms are en-suite, colour

TV and tea/coffee making

facilities as standard.

Island Tour on all visits






All Coach Travel

Included in Price

Occupying a good position in Sandown, just a brief stroll

away from the shopping centre and seafront, this splendid

hotel offers live in-house entertainment every night.

The Burlington Hotel Facilities Include

Lifts


En-suite

Tea/Coffee in room

Entertainment

Leisure facilities


Chichester Park Hotel, Westhampnett

ENTERTAINMENT BREAK DURATION PRICE S/S

Mon 31st Mar - Fri 4th Apr 5 Days £199 None

DATE

Sat 21st - Sat 28th June 8 Days £425 None

CARNIVAL WEEK

Sat 26th July - Sat 2nd August 8 Days £445 None

DATE

Sat 6th - Sat 13th Sept 8 Days £399 None

TINSEL & TURKEY

Sat 15th - Wed 19th Nov 5 Days £260 None

NEW YEAR

Tues 30th Dec - Sat 3rd Jan 2015 5 Days £395 None

Shanklin

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BournemouthOne of the south coasts premier resorts, Bournemouth boasts the best beach in the south. With in excess of 2000

acres of beautifully kept parks and gardens and traffic-free promenades, it is no wonder that Bournemouth is

known as the ‘Golden City’ of the south. Close by can be found the unspoilt location of the New Forest, the port

of Poole and Christchurch quay.

Belvedere Hotel

Belvedere Hotel Facilities Include

Lifts


En-suite

Tea/Coffee in room

Entertainment

Leisure facilities


This 3 star hotel facilities include a heated indoor

swimming pool, Jacuzzi, sauna and gym. All rooms are

en-suite with TV and tea/coffee making facilities.

5 Day Holiday Itinerary

Bournemouth Free day to

enjoy the attractions and

activities.

Half Day Tour to Poole

Here there is something for

everyone. You can visit the

famous Poole Pottery, shop at

the comprehensive shopping

centre or just stroll along the

harbour.

Full Day Tour of the New

Forest We visit the New

Forest Visitors Centre. The

Church of St Michael has a

fresco of the ‘Ten Virgins’

painted by Lord Leighton.

The Queen’s House where

the Forest administration is

conducted is of particular

interest.

After calling at the picturesque

village of Burley, we

continue to the priory town

of Christchurch with its

interesting jumbled weave

of streets. The 12th century

Castle ruins that was built to

guard the seaward approaches

to Salisbury and control the

mouth of the Avon & Stour.

Finally the Palace Mill on a site

originally mentioned in the

Doomsday Book.

6 Day Holiday Itinerary

As the 5 day with the addition

of a Full Day Tour to Salisbury


Sun 20th July - Fri 25th July 6 Days £340 None

Trouville Hotel

See itinerary opposite


All Coach Travel

Included in Price

Situated in the heart of Bournemouth just a few minutes

stroll from the town centre, gardens and beaches.

Renowned for its high level of customer service

and superb cuisine, along with its luxurious art deco

surroundings the Trouville Hotel is the perfect choice.

Trouville Hotel Facilities Include

Lifts


En-suite

Tea/Coffee in room

Entertainment

Leisure facilities


Poole Harbour


Mon 3rd - Fri 7th Mar 5 Days £199 None

Salisbury Cathedral

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Sequence DancingSequence dancing is one of the most popular forms

of social dancing for all ages. Lots of rhythms, gentle

exercise, mental stimulation, good music, good

company and of course great fun!

Dancing each evening with David and Dawn Sweetmore

Tour Itinerary includes:

Brixham

Plymouth

Trago Mills


Sun 13th - Thu 17th April 5 Days £295 None

PAIGNTON - Redcliffe Hotel

TINSEL & TURKEY DURATION PRICE S/S

Mon 20th - Fri 24th Oct 5 Days £275 None

BOURNEMOUTH - Mayfair Hotel

Dancing each evening with David and Dawn Sweetmore

Tour Itinerary includes:

Poole & Swanage

Scenic journey through the New Forest

Lyndhurst & Lymington

PaigntonPositioned between Brixham and Torquay in the centre

of Torbay, Paignton enjoys the same weather climate

and many other attributes of these other resorts, except

Paignton is very flat and is ideal for people with walking

difficulties. It was here that Isaac Singer, the sewing

machine tycoon, settled after building the 100 room

Oldway Mansion, modelled on the Palace of Versailles.

Enjoy coastal views from our restaurant and sun terrace with elegant Torquay on one side to the quaint fishing port of Brixham on the other. There is direct access to the beach through an underground passage.

Facilities include heated outdoor & indoor pool, spacious Jacuzzi, steam room, sauna, sol, hair salon and beauty centre, table tennis, carpet bowls, pool table, putting green.

Itinerary:We visit the traditional seaside towns of Teignmouth and Dawlish.

Newton Abbott for its Wednesday market day.

Located on a promontory dividing two sandy beaches

along Paignton sea front.

Lifts


En-suite

Tea/Coffee in room

Entertainment

Leisure facilities


The Redcliffe Hotel Facilities Include

Buckfast Abbeyset in a peaceful setting, was first established in 1018 and is home to an order of Benedictine monks.

The House Of MarblesWhere you can wander around the old pottery buildings with their listed kilns, enjoy the museums of glass, games, marbles, and Bovey Pottery

and browse in the gift shop.

Paignton Harbour

See Itinerary


All Coach Travel

Included in Price

Redcliffe Hotel


Sun 20th - Thur-- 24th July 5 Days £350 None

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SidmouthThe town is renowned for its gardens and floral decorations

having won the ‘Britain in Bloom’ award in 2001. The resort

is also famous for its wealth of fine architecture including

splendid examples from the Georgian and Regency

periods. The picturesque town centre offers an excellent

range of individual shops and is a delight to browse.

Royal York & Faulkner Hotel

Directly overlooking the

sea and adjacent to the

picturesque town centre,

the hotel is ideally located.

All rooms are en-suite with

colour TV, radio, direct-dial

telephone, hairdryer and

tea/coffee making facilities.

The hotel’s wood panelled

restaurant overlooking the

sea and esplanade retains

high standards of traditional

silver service, whilst offering

personal and caring attention.

The hotel boasts extensive

leisure facilities including a

seven-seater spa pool with

Jacuzzi jets, sauna, solarium,

exercise equipment, full-sized

snooker table and a short-

mat bowls rink. Guests of

the hotel may swim free of

charge at Sidmouth’s public

A magnificent Regency building, enjoying an unrivalled

position at the centre of Sidmouth’s elegant esplanade.

indoor pool, just 200 yards

from the hotel.

Lifts


En-suite

Tea/Coffee in room

Entertainment

Leisure facilities


Royal York & Faulkner Hotel Facilities Include


Mon 8th - Sat 13th Sept 6 Days £445 None

Excursions as itinerary


All Coach Travel

Included in Price

Itinerary:

Excursion to the gardens

and model railway exhibition

at Pecorama then calling

at the Donkey Sanctuary

and Beer.

Exmouth – Developed as

a resort in Georgian times

offers immaculate sands,

lovely gardens, busy harbour

and good shops & museums.

Budleigh Salterton

Half Day Mystery Tour

WeymouthA promenade and long sandy beach are overlooked

by a wonderfully ornate statue of George III, which

was erected in 1810 to commemorate his Golden

Jubilee. The promenade’s 19th Century atmosphere

is epitomised by an equally elaborate clock tower

which was built in 1887. The harbour dates back to

Roman times.


Mon 21st - Fri 25th April 5 Days £265 None

Entertainment

Leisure facilities


Lifts


En-suite

Tea/Coffee in room

Prince Regent HotelThis Victorian 3 star hotel is one of Weymouth’s most attractive

nestled on the historic promenade and overlooking the ocean.

Prince Regent Hotel Facilities Include

Lifts


En-suite

Tea/Coffee in room

Entertainment

Leisure facilities

Dancing


The Fairhaven Hotel Facilities Include


Sat 30th Aug - Sat 6th Sept 8 Days £430 £20

The Fairhaven HotelThe hotel is ideally situated on the promenade overlooking

Weymouth Bay and close to the harbour and Pavilion Theatre

and Ballroom.

1 Full Day and 1 Half Day Excursions (5 Day Holiday)

2 Full Day and 2 Half Day Excursions (8 Day Holiday)

Door to Door Pick Up All Coach Travel

Included in Price

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Torquay

Hotel TBA

The hotel for these Torquay breaks has yet to be

finalised. If you have booked your holiday we will

confirm with you as soon as possible.

Lifts


En-suite

Tea/Coffee in room

Entertainment

Leisure facilities


1 Full Day and

1 Half Day Excursions


All Coach Travel

Hotel Facilities TBA

The largest and most popular resort in Devon’s

‘English Riviera’ is beautifully positioned in the hills

at the north end of Torbay. The once medieval

fishing hamlet of ‘Tor Quay’ began to flourish on the

completion of the Great Western Railway in 1848.

Known for its sheltered location and mild healthy

climate, today’s visitor will find an exciting resort

with plenty of shops, entertainment and activities.

There is also a passenger ferry service which operates

between Torquay and Brixham.

Included in Price

Please be assured that the

hotel we select will be to the

usual standard expected.

Feel free to contact the

office at any time for further

information or for updates.


Mon 30th June - Fri 4th June 5 Days £275 None

Mon 15th - Fri 19th Sept 5 Days £275 None

TINSEL & TURKEY

Mon 24th - Fri 28th Nov 5 Days £270 None

FalmouthFalmouth has been shaped and influenced by its

strong connection to the sea. A fascinating maritime

heritage sits comfortably alongside the creative,

building a name for itself as the South West’s cultural

and festival destinations. Enjoy its beaches or walk

the miles of coastal paths or take a boat trip to

explore creekside villages and gardens.

Membly Hall Hotel

Lifts


En-suite

Tea/Coffee in room

Entertainment

Leisure facilities


Membly Hall Hotel Facilities Include


Excursions


All Coach Travel

Included in Price


Thurs 2nd - Mon 6th Oct 5 Days £310 None

Membly Hall Hotel The hotel offers a games

room, putting green, bowls

and gardens. All rooms are

en-suite with TV, hairdryer

and tea/coffee making

facilities. Lift to all floors.

Occupying a seafront position with views over Falmouth Bay.

© Port of Falmouth

ITINERARY

St Ives

Newquay

Penzance

Lands End

St Ives

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BudeBude is Cornwall’s special unspoilt place “where coast

meets countryside”. With the spectacular heritage

coastline, a designated area of outstanding beauty,

unique sea-lock and canal with easy disabled access, a

friendly town with mostly locally owned shops, you have

all the ingredients for a great holiday location.

Enjoy a meal in the elegant

Restaurant or relax with a

drink in the Highlander Bar.

There is also an outdoor

swimming pool. Bedrooms

are en-suite with colour TV,

tea/coffee making facilities,

radio, direct dial telephone

& hairdryer. Lift to all floors.

Ideally situated overlooking Summerleaze Beach with

delightful views of the sea & countryside.

See Itinerary


All Coach Travel

Included in Price

Hartland Hotel Facilities Include

Lifts


En-suite

Tea/Coffee in room

Entertainment

Leisure facilities


Hartland Hotel


Sun 27th Apr - Fri 2nd May 6 Days £360 None

ITINERARY:

Tintagel & Boscastle

Barnstaple

Padstow

St AgnesSt. Agnes is a picturesque village on the north coast

of Cornwall. Steeped in mining history, the village

still retains a traditional friendly Cornish atmosphere

and makes a wonderful base for your holiday, with

four varied beaches and a central location for touring

the rest of Cornwall. Dramatic coastal walks and

breathtaking scenery filled with relics from the past.

As well as our beautifully appointed en-suite rooms,

many of which enjoy garden views, we also have a

heated swimming pool, choice of cosy lounges, well

stocked bar and an excellent restaurant.

Rosemundy Hotel Facilities Include

Lifts


En-suite

Tea/Coffee in room

Entertainment

Leisure facilities



Fri 22nd - Thurs 28th Aug 7 Days £435

See itinerary


All Coach Travel

Included in Price

Rosemundy Hotel

ITINERARY:

Cathedral city of Truro.

Historic maritime town

of Falmouth.

St Ives, a quintessentially

Cornish town with its old

world charm & harbour.

Padstow

Lands End

Padstow

Boscastle

Stepped Cottages, St Agnes


Lake DistrictThe Lake District is a magically beautiful region of high

peaks, open fells, lakes and sparkling rivers set amidst

scenery that is both spectacular and intimate.

Windermere Hydro Hotel

1 Full Day and



All Coach Travel

Included in Price

The Windermere Hydro Hotel Facilities Include

Lifts


En-suite

Tea/Coffee in room

Entertainment

Leisure facilities



Mon 25th - Fri 29th Aug 5 Days £350 £40

ChesterFounded by the Romans over 2000 years ago, the city

walls are the most complete in Britain. In every corner

of the city you are confronted with history. As well

as having so much history and heritage, Chester is a

vibrant, dynamic city full of bars, pubs and one of the

most unique features are the two-tiered rows, which

means you can shop whatever

Westminster Hotel

Day 1 En route to your hotel we

visit Trentham Gardens Shopping

Village and Dagfields Crafts &

Antiques Centre with over 250

dealers on site.

Day 2 Anderton Boat Lift; built

by Edwin Clark in 1875 to lift

cargo boats the 50 feet from

the River Weaver to the Trent

& Mersey Canal. Two huge

water tanks, each with watertight

sealable doors carry boats up and

down. Your visit will include a

boat trip on the lift followed by a

45 minute cruise.

The old world charm of the hotel makes it one of

Chester’s treasures. Situated in the city centre and

near to the Roman Walls the hotel is at the heart of a

vibrant and cosmopolitan city.

Westminster Hotel Facilities Include

Lifts


En-suite

Tea/Coffee in room

Entertainment

Leisure facilities


© www.visitnorfolk.co.uk

Day 3 Guided tour of Chester;

exploring the medieval streets

and its historic places of interest.

Then on to Port Sunlight Village

Museum & Garden Centre; the

model village created by William

Hesketh Lever for his Sunlight

soap factory workers in 1888

(entrance included).

Day 4 Free day in Chester;

where you can explore at leisure

its heritage and shops.

Day 5 We depart for the

journey home.

See Itinerary


All Coach Travel

Included in Price


Sun 29th June - Thur 3rd July 5 Days £335 £60

The Hydro is one of the oldest Lake District Hotels,

built as a water cure hotel in the late 19th century.

The Hotel has over 80 bedrooms, all non-smoking, all with private facilities, colour television, telephone and tea and coffee making equipment. Many of the rooms have spectacular views over Lake Windermere and the Lake’s edge is only minutes away.

ITINERARYKeswick; stunningly located and nestled on the shores of Derwent Water, has a wide array of shops and galleries.

We visit the lovely villages of Hawkeshead and Ambleside before returning back by the banks of Lake Windermere.

Ravenglass & Eskdale RailwayJoin us as we journey from Ravenglass, the only coastal

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village in the Lake District National Park, across the estuary, through the hills, past seven request stops with a 1:55 gradient at times, en route toour final destination some seven miles up the line to Dalegarth for Boot Station. The journey itself was one of Wainwright’s favourites, crossing seven miles of spectacular scenery to the foot of England’s highest mountains, the Scafell Range (3,209ft) at their peak.

The journey includes a visit to Muncaster Castle and the Owls World Trust where you can enjoy the historic surroundings of a stately home with a difference.

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Cromer & Norfolk BroadsHistorically a fishing village, this attractive small resort is

full of character with narrow twisting streets and a lively

seafront promenade. Sandy beaches and colourful gardens

offer quiet relaxation.

Hotel de Paris

The hotel has a lovely

reception area, lounge

bar and dining room.

All bedrooms, some of

which have sea views, are

en-suite and have radio,

TV and tea/coffee making

facilities. There is a dance

floor and entertainment is

provided most evenings.

Itinerary as indicated


All Coach Travel

Included in Price

Overlooking the beach and the pier, the Hotel De

Paris is a delightful, listed building situated close to

shops and the historic parish church.

Hotel de Paris Facilities Include

Lifts


En-suite

Tea/Coffee in room

Entertainment

Leisure facilities



Tues 1st - Sat 5th Apr 5 Days £235 £28

Great YarmouthSituated on the coast of England’s most eastern point,

this fun packed resort has something for everyone to

enjoy. It is very flat, so for people with walking difficulties,

exploring the resort is much easier. This is Norfolk’s

premier resort with lots of shops, amusements and

attractions. Yarmouth has its own pleasure beach, theatres

and cinemas, in fact it is often referred to as the ’Blackpool

of the East Coast’. And yet, just a short journey away, you

can find many tranquil areas teeming with wildlife on the

Norfolk Broads. Norfolk’s capital, Norwich, is definitely

worth a visit, particularly the Cathedral and Abbey.

The Raynscourt Hotel

Lifts


En-suite

Tea/Coffee in room

Entertainment

Leisure facilities


The welcome and service is

second to none, the food is

superb, so don’t expect to

return home the same weight!

All rooms are en-suite with

colour TV and tea/coffee

making facilities and there

is a lift in the main hotel.

Entertainment is provided most

evenings and there is also a TV

lounge and garden room.

This family run hotel is just a brief walk from the centre of

Yarmouth and just off the seafront.


Excursions (5 Days)


Excursions (8 Days)


All Coach Travel

Included in Price

The Raynscourt Hotel Facilities Include


Sun 18th - Fri 23rd May 5 Days £255 £12

Sat 16th - Sat 23rd Aug 8 Days £385 £20

TINSEL & TURKEY

Tues 20th - Sat 24th Oct 5 Days £250 £12

CHRISTMAS BREAK

Tues 23rd - Sat 27th Dec 5 Days £425 £12

Itinerary

Excursion to the pretty little

resort of Sheringham, from where

we travel on to the North Norfolk

Railway ’The Poppy line to Holt’

(fare included).

Excursion incorporating a trip on

the Bure Valley Railway, which is

Norfolk’s longest narrow gauge

stream railway from Aylsham to

Wroxham followed by a trip on

a Norfolk Broads Cruiser (fare

included).

Cromer


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The newly refurbished Carousel is the highest AA

rated 3 Star hotel in Blackpool. Ideally located on the

South Promenade close to all of Blackpool’s attractions

yet is far enough away from the bustle of Blackpool’s

famous Golden Mile to offer a relaxing, refreshing and

high quality experience. This year we have two breaks

to whet your appetite – a late summer tour of the area

including the magnificent Lake District (see itinerary)

and the Illuminations in October.

Carousel Hotel Facilities Include

Lifts


En-suite

Tea/Coffee in room

Entertainment

Leisure facilities


SkegnessMuch loved and much visited, this is the resort of the

Midlands. It is very flat, with gardens, funfairs, amusements,

a Victorian pier and much more. Easily the most popular

resort on the east coast and only two and a half hours away

by coach, and don’t forget – ‘Skegness is so Bracing!’

The hotel facilities include

a lift, lounge bar with

dance floor, separate colour

television lounge and dining

room with excellent and

varied menu (special diets

catered for).

The hotel offers excellent

dining facilities using fresh

Lincolnshire produce.


Excursions


All Coach Travel

Itinerary could include:

The market town of Boston.

Springfields Festival Gardens &

shopping experience.

Seaside resort of Mablethorpe.

The historic Cathedral town of

Lincoln.

This family run hotel is situated on the North parade.

Lifts


En-suite

Tea/Coffee in room

Entertainment

Leisure facilities


DATE

Mon 14th - Fri 18th July 5 Days £299 None

Mon 1st - Fri 5th Sept 5 Days £299 None

Included in Price

Itinerary as indicated

Door to Door Pick up

All Coach Travel

Carousel Hotel, Blackpool

Day 1 We proceed to your hotel

with comfort stops en route. On arrival

you will be given a welcome pack

explaining the week’s activities. 3

course gourmet dinner will be served,

after which you can retire to the lounge

to enjoy the cabaret entertainment.

Day 2 Following breakfast we depart

for Southport and the Victorian

splendour of Lord Street with its

unique range of shops and restaurants.

There are parks and gardens to enjoy

and of course the beach, don’t forget

your towel. We return to the hotel in

plenty of time to freshen-up ready for

dinner and the cabaret entertainment.

Day 3 (August) We depart after

breakfast to the Lake District,

including Bownes on Windermere and

Windermere with time to look around

and enjoy a bite to eat. We continue

our tour following the banks of Lake

Windermere and past Newby Bridge

before returning to the hotel late

afternoon. Later dinner will be served

followed by cabaret entertainment.

Day 3 (October) After breakfast

we depart along the Fylde coast to

Fleetwood Market, where you will

have time to explore the markets.

We then continue to the Freeport

Shopping Village in time for lunch

before continuing shopping at over

45 outlet shops. We return to the

hotel mid afternoon. Time to enjoy the

world famous illuminations. Tonight’s

gourmet evening meal is again followed

by cabaret entertainment.

Day 4 Free day to explore.

Day 5 After breakfast we journey.

home with a comfort stop en route

home.

ITINERARY


Mon 11th - Fri 15th August 5 Days £270 £20

ILLUMINATIONS

Mon 6th - Fri 10th October 5 Days £299 £40/40

The Savoy Hotel Facilities Include

The Savoy Hotel

Included in Price

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MorecambeThe 4 mile promenade gives a panoramic view across

Morecambe Bay, from Piel Island to the heart of the

Lakeland Hills. The northern mill towns provided the

first tourists to Victorian Morecambe which developed

from the merging of three villages. A short journey

away is the Lake District and Herriot’s Yorkshire.

The Auckland Hotel

The hotel’s special feature

is its cuisine, backed by home-

cooking and a delightful varied

menu. There is a selection of

lounges for you to relax in,

offering views of the Lakeland

Hills and Morecambe Bay.

The Settle to Carlisle Railway

This is one of England’s most

scenic railway journeys. One of

the last great mainline railways

to be built in this country, it was

completed for passenger travel in

1876. The landscape presented

a tremendous challenge,

requiring 72 miles of track, 20

major viaducts and 14 tunnels.

Today’s travellers can still enjoy

a dramatic and inspiring journey

through some of England’s most

magnificent landscape.

The Auckland hotel offers a very warm welcome.

Settle to Carlisle

Train Journey (Oct Holiday)


Excursions (5 Days)


All Coach Travel

Included in Price

The Auckland Hotel Facilities Include

Lifts


En-suite

Tea/Coffee in room

Entertainment

Leisure facilities


RELIVE THE 60’S DURATION PRICE S/S

Mon 7th - Fri 11th April 5 Days £240 None

SETTLE TO CARLISLE

Mon 6th - Fri 10th October 5 Days £285 None

CumbriaGilsland is set in a wonderful area with many

scenic walks and the magnificent Irthing Gorge.

Northumberland National Park is helping to preserve this

special area. Close by is the World Heritage Site of historic

Hadrian’s Wall. This border area is steeped in history with

many places waiting to be discovered. A quite unique

part of Britain welcomes visitors worldwide and provides

a terrific holiday base.

Gilsland Spa Hotel sits 700 feet above sea level, and

commands spectacular views over the Cumbrian countryside.

Situated just over a mile from the pretty village of Gilsland.

We visit the Rheged Discovery

Centre; housed under a unique

grass roof, Rheged is a building

of architectural merit. With a

pottery painting workshop, giant

3D cinema screen plus a lovely

selection of shops and no less

than three cafes, there is plenty to

keep you occupied.

Then onto the quaint little town

of Keswick by the banks of

Derwent Water.

Lifts


En-suite

Tea/Coffee in room

Entertainment

Leisure facilities


1 Full Day and



All Coach Travel

Included in Price

Gilsland Spa Hotel Facilities Include

Gilsland Spa Hotel

Visitors can enjoy the magnificent

Irthing Gorge, where the River

Irthing separates the counties of

Cumbria and Northumberland.

An added bonus in staying at the

Gilsland Spa, are the many scenic

walks to be found in the hotels

140 acres of park and woodland.

For the more adventurous,

Hadrian’s Wall can be found

nearby, and further afield,

but easily reached by public

transport, are the historic towns

of Hexham and Carlisle. Gretna

Green and the Solway Firth are

only a short car journey away.

ITINERARY

Excursions include the historic

city of Carlisle and the village

of Hexham.


Mon 23rd - Fri 27th June 5 Days £295 £20

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2014 Tour ItineraryJANUARYSTART DATE END DATE DURATION DESTINATION HOTEL PRICE SINGLE SUPP

Sat 4th January Sun 5th January 2 Days Plantagenets & Planets Break Holiday Inn Hotel, Leicester £79 £20

Sat 11th January Sun 12th January 2 Days Mystery Weekend Mystery Hotel £69 £20

Fri 17th January Sun 19th January 3 Days January Sales Break, York Queens Hotel £125 £40

Sat 25th January Sun 26th January 2 Days Chester Pamper Queens Hotel £89 £20

FEBRUARYSun 9th February Mon 10th February 2 Days London & Afternoon Tea Waldorf Hotel £130 £59

Sun 16th February Mon 17th February 2 Days London & Harry Potter Studios Kensington Hotel £135 £50

Sat 22nd February Sun 23rd February 2 Days Mystery Weekend Mystery Hotel £79 £20

MARCHMon 3rd March Fri 7th March 5 Days Bournemouth Trouville Hotel £199

Mon 10th March Fri 14th March 5 Days Southport Royal Clifton Hotel £220

Sat 15th March Sun 16th March 2 Days Mystery Weekend Mystery Hotel £79 £20

Mon 17th March Fri 21st March 5 Days Eastbourne Alexandra Hotel £220

Fri 21st March Mon 24th March 4 Days Swinging 60’s, Weston Super Mare Sand Bay Leisure Resort £140

Sat 22nd March Wed 26th March 5 Days Llandudno Landlubbers Cruise Tynedale Hotel £310

Sat 29th March Mon 31st March 3 Days Cotswolds Pamper Break Hilton Hotel, Swindon £149 £40

Mon 31st March Fri 4th April 5 Days Isle of Wight Entertainment Break Burlington Hotel £199

APRILTue 1st April Sat 5th April 5 Days Cromer & The Norfolk Broads Hotel de Paris £235 £28

Mon 7th April Fri 11th April 5 Days Morecambe Auckland Hotel £240

Sun 13th April Thur 17th April 5 Days Sequence Dancing, Paignton Redcliffe Hotel £295

Mon 14th April Fri 18th April 5 Days Criccieth (Rolling Back The Years) Lion Hotel £260

Sat 19th April Sun 20th April 2 Days Mystery Weekend Mystery Hotel £79 £20

Mon 21st April Fri 25th April 5 Days Weymouth Prince Regent Hotel £265

Sun 27th April Fri 2nd May 6 Days Bude Hartland Hotel £360

Mon 28th April Fri 2nd May 5 Days Fred Dibnah’s Life of Steam Dunkenhalgh Hotel & Spa £275 £60

MAYMon 5th May Fri 9th May 5 Days Llandudno Tynedale Hotel £310

Sat 10th May Sun 11th May 2 Days Mystery Weekend Mystery Hotel £79 £20

Mon 12th May Fri 16th May 5 Days Dover and Ypres Dover Marina Hotel £399 £120

Sat 17th May Wed 21st May 5 Days Tenby Cliffe-Norton Hotel £299 £12

Sun 18th May Fri 23rd May 6 Days Great Yarmouth Raynscourt Hotel £280 £12

Mon 19th May Fri 23rd May 5 Days Eastbourne Alexandra Hotel £270

Sat 24th May Wed 28th May 5 Days Shropshire Tour Buckatree Hall Hotel £320 £60

Sat 24th May Fri 30th May 7 Days Jersey (By Air) Mayfair Hotel £675 £120

Sun 25th May Thur 29th May 5 Days Perthshire Heritage Tour Salutation Hotel £375 £60

Mon 26th May Fri 30th May 5 Days Chichester Chichester Park Hotel £325 £60

Sat 31st May Wed 4th June 5 Days Edinburgh Kings Manor Hotel £355 £80

JUNEFri 6th June Sat 7th June 2 Days York & Steam Queens Hotel £99 £20

Tue 10th June Sat 14th June 5 Days Llandudno Tynedale Hotel £310

Sat 14th June Sun 15th June 2 Days Mystery Weekend Mystery Hotel £79 £20

Sun 15th June Mon 16th June 2 Days Stratford upon Avon Pamper Holiday Inn £99 £20

Mon 16th June Fri 20th June 5 Days Criccieth (Trains of Wales) Lion Hotel £305

Sat 21st June Sat 28th June 8 Days Isle of Wight Burlington Hotel £425

Mon 23rd June Fri 27th June 5 Days Cumbria Gilsland Spa Hotel £295 £20

Sun 29th June Thur 3rd July 5 Days Chester Westminster Hotel £335 £60

Mon 30th June Fri 4th July 5 Days Torquay TBA £275

JULYSat 5th July Sat 12th July 8 Days Eastbourne Alexandra Hotel £425

Sun 6th July Fri 11th July 6 Days Irish Gem Ballymascanlon House Hotel £460 £99

Sat 12th July Sat 19th July 8 Days Llandudno Tynedale Hotel £460

Mon 14th July Fri 18th July 5 Days Skegness Savoy Hotel £299


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Sat 19th July Sun 20th July 2 Days Mystery Weekend Mystery Hotel £79 £20

Sun 20th July Fri 25th July 6 Days Bournemouth Belvedere Hotel £340

Sun 20th July Thur 24th July 5 Days Paignton Redcliffe Hotel £350

Sat 26th July Sat 2nd August 8 Days Isle of Wight Burlington Hotel £445

Sun 27th July Mon 28th July 2 Days Bath Hilton Bath City Hotel £99 £20

AUGUSTSat 2nd August Sat 9th August 8 Days Llandudno Tynedale Hotel £460

Sun 3rd August Mon 4th August 2 Days Buckingham Palace & London Bull Hotel, Gerrards Cross £130 £15

Sat 9th August Wed 13th August 5 Days Tenby Cliffe-Norton Hotel £310 £12

Mon 11th August Fri 15th August 5 Days Blackpool Carousel Hotel £270 £20

Fri 15th August Mon 18th August 4 Days Colchester & Suffolk Holiday Inn £275 £60

Sat 16th August Sun 17th August 2 Days Southport Flower Show Royal Clifton Hotel £99 £20

Sat 16th August Sat 23rd August 8 Days Great Yarmouth Raynscourt Hotel £385 £20

Fri 22nd August Thur 28th August 7 Days St Agnes, Cornwall Rosemundy House Hotel £435

Sat 23rd August Sun 24th August 2 Days Mystery Weekend Mystery Hotel £79 £20

Mon 25th August Fri 29th August 5 Days Lake District Windermere Hydro Hotel £350 £40

Sat 30th August Sat 6th September 8 Days Weymouth Fairhaven Hotel £430 £20

SEPTEMBERMon 1st September Fri 5th September 5 Days Skegness Savoy Hotel £299

Sat 6th September Sat 13th September 8 Days Isle of Wight Burlington Hotel £399

Sun 7th September Thur 11th September 5 Days Weston Super Mare Smiths Hotel £320 £20

Mon 8th September Sat 13th September 6 Days Sidmouth Royal York & Faulkner Hotel £445

Fri 12th September Mon 15th September 4 Days 50’s & 60’s Weekend Sand Bay Leisure Resort £145

Sat 13th September Sun 14th September 2 Days Mystery Weekend Mystery Hotel £79 £20

Mon 15th September Fri 19th September 5 Days Torquay TBA £275

Fri 19th September Thur 25th September 7 Days Eastbourne Alexandra Hotel £399

Sun 21st September Sat 27th September 7 Days Guernsey (By Air) Peninsula Hotel £675 £100

Fri 26th September Tue 30th September 5 Days Llandudno Tynedale Hotel £310

Sun 28th September Thur 2nd October 5 Days Gower Peninsula Aberavon Beach Hotel £330 £48

OCTOBERThur 2nd October Mon 6th October 5 Days Falmouth Membly Hall Hotel £310

Sun 5th October Fri 10th October 6 Days Fort William Alexandra Hotel £370 £50

Mon 6th October Fri 10th October 5 Days Morecambe (Settle – Carlisle) Auckland Hotel £285

Mon 6th October Fri 10th October 5 Days Blackpool Illuminations Carousel Hotel £299 £40

Mon 13th October Fri 17th October 5 Days Northumbria & Seahouses Bamburgh Castle Hotel £335 £80

Sat 18th October Sun 19th October 2 Days Mystery Weekend Mystery Hotel £79 £20

Mon 20th October Fri 24th October 5 Days Sequence Dancing, Bournemouth Mayfair Hotel £275

Mon 20th October Fri 24th October 5 Days Great Yarmouth (Tinsel & Turkey) Raynscourt Hotel £250 £12

NOVEMBERMon 3rd November Fri 7th November 5 Days Criccieth (Go Crackers!) Lion Hotel £260

Mon 3rd November Fri 7th November 5 Days Eastbourne (Tinsel & Turkey) Alexandra Hotel £295

Sun 9th November Thur 13th November 5 Days Llandudno (Holly & Mistletoe) Tynedale Hotel £310

Sun 9th November Mon 10th November 2 Days Christmas Spectacular Thursford Holiday Inn £135 £20

Sat 15th November Wed 19th November 5 Days Isle of Wight (Tinsel & Turkey) Burlington Hotel £260

Sun 16th November Mon 17th November 2 Days Christmas Spectacular Thursford Holiday Inn £135 £20

Sat 22nd November Sun 23rd November 2 Days Mystery Weekend Mystery Hotel £79 £20

Sun 23rd November Mon 24th November 2 Days Christmas Spectacular Thursford Holiday Inn £135 £20

Mon 24th November Fri 28th November 5 Days Torquay (Tinsel & Turkey) TBA £270

Sun 30th November Mon 1st December 2 Days Christmas Spectacular Thursford Holiday Inn £135 £20

Sun 30th November Mon 1st December 2 Days St Nicholas Fair, York Queens Hotel £89 £20

DECEMBERSat 6th December Sun 7th December 2 Days Mystery Weekend Mystery Hotel £85 £20

Sun 7th December Mon 8th December 2 Days Christmas Spectacular Thursford Holiday Inn £135 £20

Tue 23rd December Sat 27th December 5 Days Great Yarmouth (Christmas Break) Raynscourt Hotel £440 £12

Tue 23rd December Sat 27th December 5 Days Tenby (Christmas Break) Cliffe-Norton Hotel £469 £12

Tue 30th December Sat 3rd January 2015 5 Days Llandudno (New Year Break) Tynedale Hotel £465

Tue 30th December Sat 3rd January 2015 5 Days Isle of Wight (New Year Break) Burlington Hotel £395


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Opening Hours

Monday-Friday 9am-4pm

Saturday 9am-3pm

SEVERN SQUARE, ALFRETON, DERBYSHIRE, DE55 7BQ

Email: [email protected]

Web: www.timdrapers.com

Special thanks to the following for their help in the production of this brochure:

Visit Britain/Britainonview; Wales Tourist Board; Jersey Tourism; Visit Guernsey; Warner Bros; Visit London;

Scottish Viewpoint; Isle of Wight Tourism; www.tournorfolk.co.uk; Visit Southport; Eastbourne Tourism Department;

Gower Heritage Centre; Titanic Belfast; South West Tourism; Sidmouth Town Council; Bournemouth Tourism;

Weymouth & Portland Borough Council; English Riviera Tourist Board; Cumbria Tourist Board;

Settle-Carlisle Railway Dev. Co.; East Lindsey District Council; Somerset Tourism; www.stives-cornwall.co.uk;

Potters Leisure Resort; Ironbridge Village Museum; The Royal Yacht Britannia; and all the hotels featured.

BOOKING LINES

01773 83092101773 834401

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