Spring-Summer 2019

More than 35 convenientlocal departure points!

01778 342224Clocking up the miles since 1922

DaysOut

from just

£10pp

) Sea or Scenery

) Sightseeing & Shopping

) Top Visitor Attractions

) Events & Entertainment

) Famous Homes & Gardens

) Distinctive Days

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) Special Offer days – with fares starting at just £10 pp, they’re idealfor a first time trip if you’re new to coach travel

) Look out for ‘4 seats for the price of 3’ trips – perfect for taking thechildren or grandchildren out during the school holidays – or just aday out with friends (lowest priced seat goes free)

) Our ‘Kids for a Quid’ offer won’t break the bank on selected schoolholiday trips! Please note that this offer is restricted to one child for eachadult or senior fare

SENIOR FARES ARE VALID FOR ANYONE AGED 60 AND OVER

CHILD FARES APPLY TO AGES 3-16 INC. ON MOST TRIPS

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“Dave our driver wasalso excellent. Justwanted to say what alovely driver we had.Thank him please for asafe and very interesting

journey.”

We’re pleased to present our latest selection of great days out!You’ll find some fantastic ideas for family outings during theschool holidays plus lots of gorgeous gardens, leisurely river

cruises, nostalgic steam trains, spectacular scenery, great entertainmentand more of our rather special ‘Distinctive Days’. Don’t forget, too, that wealso have a fabulous collection of Door2Door holidays and short breaks onoffer. If you don’t already have our 2019 holiday brochure, please call or emailand we’ll be delighted to send you one – or you can view it on line on ourwebsite www.shawscoaches.co.uk

Upcoming departures include some super resort-based summer holidays and plenty of wonderful scenery,both at home and abroad. Take a look at all the great places that we’ll be visiting on our July holiday toIreland’s southern coast or maybe find out how the money in your pocket is minted during our 5 day stayat the fabulous 4 star Parkway Hotel & Spa in South Wales. In August, enjoy a wonderful welcome, as wellas breathtaking scenery, during our stay at the family-owned Paganella Hotel in the Italian Dolomites ormaybe enjoy a trip on the famous West Highland Line on our Highland Spectacular holiday.

About usShaws of Maxey is a local, family owned and trusted company that’sbeen ‘Clocking up the miles since 1922’! We’re incredibly proudof our reputation for consistently delivering a top quality, safe andreliable service.

Our friendly, knowledgeable team is always on hand to help youmake a booking or answer any questions you might have!

Hello & Thank You!Sadly, we had to say goodbye to Angela when she retired at the end of January. After working with her for more than 20 years’,it has seemed strange not to see her smiling face come sailing through the door but we won’t be losing touch as she only livesaround the corner. We’ve been lucky to find an equally lovely lady to take her place and many of you may have already spokento Jo, whose main job will be handling our day tour bookings, working in conjunction with Deborah.

Can we also say a BIG thank you to a member of our engineering team, Denis Wolfe, who works behind the scenes ensuring thesafe running of our coaches. Denis clocked up 10 years service at the end of February.

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Group savingsBook just 12 places for any one day tour at the same time andyou can enjoy the 13th place FREE (for concert and theatretours, your free place will be for the coach seat only). It’s perfectfor clubs and organisations, or you can gather together a groupof friends and share out the saving! Please make your groupbooking direct with us. We also welcome group bookings onour holidays and short breaks (also to be booked direct).

‘Fare Only’ deals & ‘One Way’ ticketsIf you have your own tickets for an event or you’re looking for aconvenient way to visit friends or family, please ask for a ‘fareonly’ or ‘one way’ seat to our destinations. They’re available onmost of our tours so just give us a call to check.

Added extras!Look out for added value on lots of tours with extras like lunchor afternoon tea. Dietary requirements can usually be cateredfor by prior arrangement.

Don’t miss out!We’re always adding extra dates for sold out tours or brandnew trips so sign up for our eNews to make sure you haveimmediate access to all our upcoming day trips and holidaysplus our latest company news. You’ll also find new tours on thenews page of our website, on our Twitter feed and on ourFacebook page. Like and follow us to make sure you don’t missout! Your privacy is important to us and you’ll find our privacypolicy on our website.

If there’s a particular show or event that you’d like to see, thenjust let us know! If it’s not already on sale it might be somethingin our pipeline and if it isn’t we’d be happy to consider it.

“We had a fabulous time at Layer Marney. The food, theguides, the entertainment, and the facilities were allexcellent. We would love to do it again next year.”

“Having been on your Famous Graves trip yesterday, I just wanted to say what a thoroughly enjoyable day it was (includingthe lovely lunch) and made even more so by the kind weather.”

Find your favouritedestinations withour colour codedtours:

Sea or Scenery

Sightseeing & Shopping

Top Visitor Attractions

Events & Entertainment

Famous Homes & Gardens

Distinctive Days

Contact our knowledgeable team of experts for a FREE BROCHURE or view the brochure on our websitewww.shawscoaches.co.uk

Call 01778 342224 or email enquiries@shawscoaches.co.uk

“…it was my first holiday with Shaws and It was splendid! From the moment we boarded the coach Graham was sothoughtful and kind, it was lovely to feel looked after as a solo traveller and the Fistral Bay hotel was luxurious –

if you book it again next year I am on board!”

You won’t need to worry about a thing; we’ve got it all covered onour carefully planned Door2Door holidays across the UK & Europe!Our holidays offer great value, just look what we include…

) Door2Door travel ) Luxury coaches

) All flights and ferrieswhere applicable ) Excursions and entrance fees

) 3 or 4 star accommodation on most tours ) Breakfast and dinner on most tours

) Meticulously planned individual itineraries ) Porteragewherever possible

) Pre-allocated seat ) Optional FREE travel insurance

) AND… look out for added extras like cream tea, lunch and welcome drinks!

Our holidays are much morethan Door2Door

NORTHAMPTON & RUSHDEN LAKES SHOPPING CENTRESpecial offer fare

Wed3rd

All fares£10 pp

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Take advantage of our special offer fare for a shoppers’ special toNorthampton and the popular shopping centre at Rushden Lakes!

‘THE MATLOCKS’Special offer fare for seniors

Fri5th

Adult£20.00

Senior£15.00

Child£17.50

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Visit the Derbyshire town of Matlock, where you’ll find some quirky,independent shops and a great selection of places to eat and thenround off the day in the nearby spa town of Matlock Bath, whereyou might enjoy a stroll through the pretty, riverside gardens?

THE IDEAL HOME SHOWIncluding admission

Mon1st

Adult£35.00

Senior£32.00

Child£25.00

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From kitchens and bathrooms, to bedrooms and basements,fixtures and fittings to fine food, gardens and the latest gadgets,you’re sure to find lots of ideas and inspiration if you visit thisannual show at London’s Olympia.

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Bourne Co-op Travel

Huntingdon Premier Travel

Kettering Co-op Travel

Long Sutton Travelcare

March Co-op Travel, Holiday With Us

Market Deeping Co-op Travel

Oakham Co-op Travel

Peterborough Travelcare (Beales Dept. Store), The Visitor Centre (Bridge Street)

St. Ives Co-op Travel, Premier Travel

St. Neots Co-op Travel

Spalding Co-op Travelcare (Hall Place & Beales Department Store), Spalding Travel

Stamford Stamford Independent Travel, Tourist Information Centre

Whittlesey Whittlesey Travel

Wisbech Co-op Travel, Holiday With Us

Book DirectOur Maxey office is open from 9.00am-5.30pm Monday to Friday (except Bank Holidays). You can eithercall into our office, phone us on 01778 342224 or email enquiries@shawscoaches.co.uk.

Make an instant booking, at no extra cost, with your debit or credit card (Visa, Visa Electron,Mastercard or Maestro) or we’ll hold your reservation for five days if you prefer to post a cheque(payable to Shaws Coaches) to Shaws Coaches, 49 High Street, Maxey, Peterborough PE6 9EF.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to ask us for any further details – our friendly team isalways happy to help.

You can also book at your Local Travel Agent

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THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF DISNEY ON ICEIncluding admission

Sat6th

Adult£45.00

Senior£42.50

Child£42.50

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A lovely school holiday outing for all the family! Mickey Mouse,Nemo, Anna, Elsa & Olaf, Rapunzel, Snow White, Buzz andWoody, Jasmine & Aladdin – all your favourite Disney characters –will take you on a magical journey at this dazzling show atBirmingham’s Resorts Arena! Seats are in price band A.

THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF WILLIAMS!Including lunch & tour

Sat6th

All fares£90 pp

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Calling all Grand Prix fans! Join us for this super tour of the WilliamsHeritage Collection at their HQ in Oxfordshire, home to the largestprivate collection of Formula 1 cars in the world, including AlanJones winning car from 1980 and Jensen Button’s first everFormula 1 car from the 2000 season. You’ll walk through theChampions Gallery, see a short film about the history of Williams,find out what goes into running one of the most successful F1teams at the Technology Exhibition and finally take a look at anextensive collection of original trophies and drivers’ helmets!All this plus a buffet lunch will make this a day to remember!

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Gift VouchersStruggling for ideas? Our gift vouchers,available for any value of your choice andpresented in an attractive wallet, make anideal present for all special occasions likebirthdays, anniversaries and retirements orjust to say thank you! Vouchers are available from our office or youcan also order them by phone or email, using your credit or debitcard and we will post them immediately. Don’t forget, too, thatmany of our day trips (and holidays) make excellent presents –and we are always very happy to offer suitable suggestions!

Top Quality Coach HireWe offer a safe and friendly travel solution for schools,weddings, corporate trips and much more!For any journey, whether it’s local, nationalor international, we’re here to help.Preparing tailor made tours for groups(including a free booking service for theatretickets, meals, hotel accommodation, etc.) isa particular area of our expertise. Our largefleet of coaches includes 22, 27, 49 and 53seaters and most have an on board toilet, hot/cold drink stationand air-conditioning. Our handpicked, professional driversundergo regular DBS checks and all our coaches are fittedwith seat belts. We are also members of the BUSK SimplySafe scheme and are proud of being awarded the maximumsix star rating for safety compliance under their Benchmarkscheme. Contact us for a free quote!

Stay in TouchBy having your name and addressincluded on our postal mailing list, you’llbe the first to receive copies of our latest day tour and holidaybrochures each time a new one is released. Don’t forgetour eNewsletter too, offering the latest information and prioritybooking on new tours! Just call or email and we’ll be pleased toinclude you in all future mailings. You can also keep in touch byfollowing us on Twitter and Facebook. Go green – if youwould prefer us to email our brochures to you rather thansend a printed copy in the post just let us know.

Presentation for Local GroupsDo you belong to a local group looking for a speaker forone of your meetings free of charge? One of the mostexperienced members of our tour driving team, LesStaniforth, along with one of his colleagues, would bepleased to present an entertaining and illustrated talk aboutour holiday and day tour programme (and a little bit ofcompany history) to any group of 15 or more at any mutuallyconvenient time between January and April.

“I just wanted to say thank you very much to Les and Graham for asuper presentation today. The members all really enjoyed it”

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“Just a quick note to let you know yesterday’s visit was hugelysuccessful, everyone thought it a superb day out –in spite ofsome traffic challenges! I have received many complimentaryremarks so many thanks for putting it all together Jane. David

was excellent, a very safe and competent drive and a great helpin making the day run smoothly.”

“I just wanted to take this opportunity to say THANK YOU! TheDrivers were all spot on and every transfer ran seamlessly. Look

forward to working with you all again.”

COVENTRYSpecial child fare

Tue9th

Adult£22.50

Senior£20.00

Child£10.00

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There is lots to do on a family outing to Coventry including thefree-to-enter Transport Museum and the Herbert Art Gallery &Museum (also free). There’s also the famous Cathedral, whereyou can contrast the ruins of the old Cathedral with the new onebuilt by Sir Basil Spence.

SHEPRETH WILDLIFE PARKIncluding admission

Tue9th

Adult£29.50

Senior£25.00

Child£25.00

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With over 100 species to see, children will be in for a lovely treat atShepreth Wildlife Park, a recent winner of Hertfordshire Tourism’sHidden Gem Award! There are always lots of exciting events,including free daily animal talks, and lots to learn about the park’sparticipation in breeding programmes for endangered speciesand conservation projects. The park is set in natural grounds andis home to tigers, otters, monkeys and even creepy crawlies!

JOSEPH & THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOATIncluding Band A theatre ticket

Wed10th

All fares£42.50 pp

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Bill Kenwright’s production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’ssparkling family musical at Milton Keynes Theatre is the perfectchoice for a school holiday outing – and great value. You’ll besinging all the way home on the coach!

SHOPPING IN MILTON KEYNESWed10th

Adult£22.50

Senior£20.00

Child£1.00

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Our ‘Kids for a Quid’ fare makes this the ideal time to treat thechildren to a day out shopping in MK Centre.

BLETCHLEY PARKIncluding admission

Sun7th

Adult£37.50

Senior£35.00

Child£29.50

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For decades, the WW2 secret code breakers maintained a vowof silence about their wartime activities at Bletchley Park andwe’re all fascinated by the story of their work in intelligenceand communications, which played such a huge part in theAllied victory! The museum tells the complete Bletchley Parkstory and also houses one of the famous Enigma machines.

BLENHEIM PALACEIncluding admission & audio guide

Sun7th

Adult£45.00

Senior£42.50

Child£35.00

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Discover over 300 years of history at this UNESCO World Heritagesite. Explore the Palace’s magnificent State Rooms and pricelesscollections, wander round the beautiful formal gardens and marvelat the spectacular landscaped parkland. An added attraction,today, will be a display of works by Turner and some newlyacquired paintings by Sir Winston Churchill, who was famouslyborn at the Palace. (Look out for the spot in the grounds wherehe proposed to the future Lady Churchill).

LEGOLANDIncluding admission

Mon8th

Adult£49.50

Senior£47.00

Child£39.50

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A great day out, especially for children between the ages of 3and 12! The Park has rides for all ages from small roller coasterslike the Dragon’s Apprentice to the LEGO Ninjago 4d interactiveride. There’s a new theme land – Miniland – with model landmarkreplicas that you can build yourself and plenty of indoorentertainment too.

ROYAL WINDSORMon8th

Adult£25.00

Senior£22.50

Child£22.50

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Shop, sightsee, cruise along the river or visit the Castle – thechoice is yours!

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LINCOLN FOR A TENNER!Fri12th

All fares£10 pp

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YORKBook 4 seats for the price of 3

Sat13th

Adult£25.00

Senior£22.50

Child£22.50

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Visit the free-to-enter National Railway Museum or maybe take alook at the Castle Museum or the Jorvik Viking Centre. Walkingthe walls is great fun and the Minster never fails to impress!

BEAMISH MUSEUM GREAT STEAM FAIRIncluding admission

Sun14th

Adult£49.00

Senior£45.00

Child£39.00

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A visit to this award-winning museum telling the story of life inthe North East during Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian times isalways a great day out and today’s special event, at no extracharge, is definitely an added reason to visit. Vintage and veteransteam engines, cars, motorcycles, buses and stationary engineswill be in action across the site and there’ll also be a wide rangeof railway locomotives in operation.

SUNDOWN ADVENTURELANDIncluding admission

Mon15th

Adult£32.50

Senior£29.50

Child£27.50/£17.50

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If you feel that taking younger kids to the bigger theme parks canbe a waste of time and money, as you walk past yet another ridethey aren’t quite tall enough for, then Sundown Adventureland isjust what you’re looking for! Specially designed for the under 10’s,it has plenty of exciting rides, as well as outdoor and indoor playareas. Tiny tots love the charming storybook village and fun sing-along show. PLUS children under 90cm tall get free admission soyou just need to pay the £17.50 coach fare for them – but pleasebear in mind that children may be measured and you will need topay the admission charge if your child has gained a few inchessince you last measured them.

SKIPTON, THE DALES & HARROGATESpecial offer fare for seniors

Fri12th

Adult£32.00

Senior£25.00

Child£29.50

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Stop in Skipton and maybe enjoy some tasty Yorkshire fish &chips? Then sit back and enjoy a lovely, scenic drive through themagical Dales, via Grassington and Pateley Bridge, to the delightfulspa town of Harrogate.

THE TOWER OF LONDONIncluding admission

Thur11th

Adult£49.50

Senior£42.50

Child£35.00

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Discover the history of a royal palace, an armoury, a powerfulfortress, a prison and even the Crown Jewels when you visit thismagnificent, riverside castle!We also recommend booking this tour on a fare only basis (from£25 pp) as there are lots more great places to visit within easyreach of the Tower – take a trip on the river or even walk over it(at the Tower Bridge Exhibition). Across the river is HMS Belfastand for those with a more macabre taste, why not take a look atthe London Bridge Experience?

NOTTINGHAMSpecial offer fare for seniors & children

Thur11th

Adult£17.50

Senior£10.00

Child£10.00

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Take advantage of our Easter holiday special offer for a day outwith the (grand) children in Nottingham.

‘COTSWOLDS SPECIAL’ TO MORETON-IN-MARSH &BOURTON-ON-THE-WATER

Special senior fare

Tue16th

Adult£25.00

Senior£20.00

Child£22.50

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You’ll find a lively street market taking place in Moreton and oneof the prettiest streets in England at Bourton!

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STRATFORD-UPON-AVONSpecial senior fare

Tue23rd

Adult£22.50

Senior£17.50

Child£20.00

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Where better to commemorate the birthday of WilliamShakespeare than his home town?

THE LION KING SENIOR SPECIALAT THE LYCEUM THEATRE

Special Senior Fare

Wed24th

Adult£77.00

Senior£59.50

Child£77.00

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WROXHAM & THE MISSISSIPPI PADDLE STEAMERIncluding 1½ hour cruise

Thur25th

Adult£36.00

Senior£33.50

Child£33.50

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Spend the afternoon cruising along the River Bure on this lovelypaddleboat, purpose built for the Broads! Sailing out of thebeautiful village of Horning, you’ll pass picturesque thatchedcottages, windmills and reed beds whilst listening to theaccompanying commentary.

HARROGATE SPRING FLOWER SHOWIncluding admission

Sat27th

Adult£45.00

Senior£42.50

Child£22.50

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Find all the inspiration, plants, products and advice that you need,see the professional gardens and marvel at Britain’s largestexhibition of flower arrangements. You’ll find lots of high qualitygarden products, lovely gifts and specialist foods plus, of course, aplant for virtually every place in your garden!

CHATSWORTH HOUSE & GARDENIncluding admission

Sun28th

Adult£39.50

Senior£37.00

Child£29.50

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A chance to visit this magnificent stately home and enjoy thestunning gardens – few houses have a more spectacular setting.Inside, there are over 30 rooms to explore, from the magnificentPainted Hall to the regal State Rooms and beautiful SculptureGallery, all full of wonderful treasures collected by the 16generations of the Cavendish family that have cared for thisDerbyshire estate. Outside, the gardens are a joy, featuringfamous waterworks like the 300 year old cascade and thegravity-fed Emperor Fountain, the Maze, the Rockery, theRose Garden and much more. NB Also picks up from Oakham.

CADBURY WORLDIncluding admission

Tue16th

Adult£39.50

Senior£36.50

Child£32.50

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We can’t think of a better place to visit, just before Easter, thanCadbury World! Discover the history and the making of one of ourbest-loved chocolate brands, learn about the story behind thecreation of the factory and the Bournville village and watch thechocolatiers work their magic. There’s plenty to keep the youngerchildren amused, too, with an exciting Chocolate Adventure Zone,a themed play area and more and, of course, you won’t want tomiss stocking up on all your favourite chocolate treats at theworld’s biggest Cadbury shop!

BURY ST. EDMUNDSSpecial senior fare

Wed17th

Adult£20.00

Senior£15.00

Child£17.50

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It’s market day in this delightful East Anglian town!

THE THURSFORD COLLECTION & CROMERIncluding admission

Wed17th

Adult£27.50

Senior£25.00

Child£25.00

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See the world’s largest collection of steam engines and organsand take in a Wurlitzer performance at the Thursford Collection.Then enjoy your first taste of the sea at Cromer!NB Only £20 each for children under 12.

MRS. BROWN’S BOYS D’MUSICALAT NOTTINGHAM ARENAIncluding Band B ticket

Sat20th

All fares£65.00

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ON THE ROAD TO READING!Including guided tour & river cruise

Wed1st

All fares£59 pp

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Did you know that there’s a replica of the Bayeux Tapestry inReading? Find out all about it – and much more when you join usfor another fascinating day out with one of City & Village Tours’top-notch guides! You’ll see the ruins of Reading Abbey, foundedby Henry I and newly restored and Oscar Wilde’s Chestnut Walkalongside the old wall of Reading Gaol. Reading is the HQ ofHuntley & Palmer’s biscuits and there’s an amazing collection ofbiscuit tins in the town museum, many of which are sure to evokememories of the treats that you used to love as a child. It’s here,too, that we find a replica of the Bayeux Tapestry, made by 35skilled Victorian embroiderers. Later, round off this lovely daywith a leisurely, 2¼ hour cruise along the River Thames throughbeautiful Sonning to Henley-on-Thames.

BUXTON & PEAK FOREST CANAL CRUISE Including boat trip & afternoon tea

Thur2nd

All fares£42.50 pp

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After a lunchtime break in the spa town of Buxton, spend theafternoon on the canal boat ‘Judith Mary’ and enjoy a generousAfternoon Tea!

ROYAL WINDSOR & THE ROYAL RIVER CRUISE!Including two cruises, morning coffee and cream tea

Mon6th

Adult£52.50

Senior£49.50

Child£49.50

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Cruise along the Thames – all the way from Maidenhead toRunnymede, starting in Maidenhead with a 1½ hour cruise toWindsor (including coffee on board). Disembark for free timein Windsor before rejoining the boat for the 4.00 pm sailingonward to Runnymede, passing through the pretty village ofDatchet and Old Windsor, Boveney and Bray Locks and pastOakley Court and Monkey Island. A cream tea, during the final legof the cruise, will put the finishing touch to this enjoyable day!

SPRING FLOWERS AT KEW GARDENSIncluding admission

Mon6th

Adult£39.50

Senior£37.00

Child£25.00

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London’s largest UNESCO World Heritage site with uniquelandscapes, vistas and iconic architecture from every stage of theGardens’ history! Don’t miss the Great Broad Walk Borders with over30,000 flowering plants. Includes admission to Kew Palace too.

STRICTLY COME DANCINGAT NOTTINGHAM’S ROYAL CENTRE

Including Tier 1 seat

Tue7th

All fares£69.50 pp

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Direct from BBC One’s award-winning prime time TV show StrictlyCome Dancing, this glamorous production will bring together someof our much-loved Strictly professional dancers as they take to thestage to dazzle with their dance prowess.

A NIGHTINGALE SANG… IN FINGRINGHOE WICK!Including guided tour and 3-course lunch

Wed8th

All fares£59 pp

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This rather special day starts in historic Colchester. Our guide willshow you the Norman castle built on the site of a Roman templeand then a contemporary gallery where modern art meets carefullypreserved Roman mosaics – and where the building itself is a workof art in its own right! To protect the rich archaeology beneath, itfloats on a base without traditional foundations – and every inch ofthe golden shell covering the building was applied by hand! Next,enjoy a delicious lunch of prawn cocktail, roast beef andprofiteroles (vegetarian and gluten free options available onrequest). Then, our afternoon is devoted to the nature reserve ofFingringhoe Wick on the estuary of the River Colne, in search ofthe singing nightingales who return here year after year. A shortwalk will take you to some of the hides or you can enjoy the viewsacross the salt marshes and the estuary from the visitor centre.

FAKENHAM MARKET & SHERINGHAMSpecial senior fare

Thur9th

Adult£25.00

Senior£10.00

Child£22.50

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BRACKLEYSpecial senior fare

Fri10th

Adult£20.00

Senior£15.00

Child£17.50

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A chance to explore somewhere new! This pretty market townstill retains its medieval street plan from the days when it was awealthy wool town! The strikingly wide marketplace is overlookedby an 18th century town hall and the tree-lined High Street extendsto about a mile in length. Today’s weekly charter market will be anadded attraction.

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LEONARDSLEE GARDENSIncluding admission

Sun12th

Adult£42.50

Senior£37.50

Child£32.50

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See the outstanding spring displays of rhododendrons, azaleas,camellias, magnolias and bluebells at these beautiful, landscaped,Grade I listed gardens, which have recently been restored by anew owner. Visitors can once again explore a wide range offeatures including the elegant 19th century Italianate-styleMansion House, a unique dolls’ house exhibition – and therare colony of wallabies, wildfowl and huge carp in the ponds.

TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICALAT THE ALDWYCH THEATRE

Including top price theatre ticket – evening performance

Tue14th

All fares£69 pp

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BURY ST. EDMUNDS & LOVELY LAVENHAMSpecial senior fare

Wed15th

Adult£25.00

Senior£20.00

Child£22.50

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Stroll round the traditional market in Bury St. Edmunds and thenexplore one of England’s finest wool villages, where medieval charmcan be found around every corner with its winding streets, prettythatched cottages and quirky timber framed buildings.

FAMOUS GRAVES!Including 2 course lunch and guided tour

Thur16th

All fares£57 pp

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Explore the wonders of Highgate Cemetery, London’s most famousburial ground, on this hugely popular, monumental tour! You’ll betaken on a guided tour of the West Wing, home of Highgate’smost impressive architectural features (and open only to visitorson a guided tour). You’ll see the Chapel with its beautifullydecorated interior, the Colonnade, the Egyptian Avenue, theCircle of Lebanon, the Terrace Catacombs and the mausoleum ofJulius Beer, a testament to a father’s love for his lost daughter.After lunch, there’ll be time to explore the East Wing at yourleisure. Famous residents here include Karl Marx, Douglas Adams,Jeremy Beadle and Max Wall. We also recommend a stroll aroundHighgate Village, where you’ll find some lovely shops and cafés.

RIP IT UP Including top price theatre ticket

Sun19th

All fares£69.50 pp

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Don’t miss this joyful celebration of the 1960’s at London’s GarrickTheatre. Starring a super group foursome (McFly’s Harry Judd,Olympic gymnast Louis Smith, JLS’s Aston Merrygold and TheWanted’s Jay McGuinness), it features dance, song, acrobaticsand show-stopping visuals!

SAFFRON WALDENSpecial senior fare

Tue21st

Adult£20.00

Senior£15.00

Child£17.50

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Spend an ‘amazing’ day in this historic market town (on marketday)! Saffron Walden is uniquely fortunate in having no less thanfour mazes – make sure that you don’t get lost!

HOLT & STODY LODGE GARDENSIncluding admission & cream tea

Wed22nd

All fares£36.00

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Enjoy a couple of hours browsing in Norfolk’s lovely Georgiantown of Holt and then spend the afternoon at nearby Stody LodgeGardens, where you’ll find an amazing collection ofrhododendrons and azaleas that burst into spectacular coloureach May. The Azalea Water Garden is filled with over 2000 azaleamollis and the lodge gardens also feature magnolias, camellias,late flowering bulbs and more – it’s all rather special so we justhad to include a cream tea to ‘put the icing’ on your day!

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RHS CHELSEA FLOWER SHOWIncluding admission

Sat25th

All fares£99 pp

Route4c

Our departure is scheduled to arrive at 11.30 am and depart at6.00 pm. NB No children under 5.

‘COTSWOLDS SPECIAL’ TO MORETON-IN-MARSH &BOURTON-ON-THE-WATER

Special senior fare

Tue28th

Adult£25.00

Senior£20.00

Child£22.50

Route4a

You’ll find a lively street market taking place in Moreton and one ofthe prettiest streets in England at Bourton!

WICKSTEED PARKKids for a Quid!

Tue28th

Adult£15.00

Senior£15.00

Child£1.00

Route1b

Take the children for a fun-filled day out at this longstanding familyfavourite venue, with a great choice of rides and activities andacres of space for games and picnics!

TORNADO IN THE DALES!Including train ride

Tue28th

Adult£42.50

Senior£40.00

Child£40.00

Route4

Travel on the iconic Tornado locomotive on the WensleydaleRailway, a heritage line that travels through some of England’smost beautiful countryside! After a lunch stop in the charmingmarket town of Bedale, you’ll step on board Tornado at LeemingBar Station for a journey through the gorgeous Yorkshire Dalesscenery all the way to the end of the line at Redmire and thenback to lovely Leyburn, where you’ll have time for a wanderbefore reboarding our coach for the journey home.

CROMER & HILLSIDE ANIMAL SANCTUARYIncluding admission

Tue28th

Adult£31.00

Senior£27.50

Child£26.50

Route3a

Enjoy the sea air in Cromer and then join us for a short ride to thenearby Hillside Shire Horse Sanctuary, home to a host of rescuedhorses, donkeys and other animals, as well as a nostalgic farmingbygones museum.

CROMER BY THE SEATue28th

Adult£25.00

Senior£22.50

Child£22.50

Route3a

COTSWOLDS COACH & RAIL TOURIncluding train ride

Wed29th

Adult£45.00

Senior£42.50

Child£29.50

Route1b

A lovely ride of almost 25 miles on the GloucestershireWarwickshire Railway, starting from Broadway and going the fulllength of the line to Cheltenham and back as far as Toddington,passing through the glorious Cotswolds countryside, with viewsacross to the Malvern Hills and the Vale of Evesham. We call at thelovely town of Broadway, for a lunch break, before our afternoonride on this heritage railway and then you’ll have time to look roundthe memorabilia at Toddington Station before we return home.

MARITIME GREENWICH Book 4 seats for the price of 3!

Thur30th

Adult£27.50

Senior£25.00

Child£25.00

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Home to the Meridian Line, the Royal Observatory, the (free toenter) National Maritime Museum, the Old Royal Naval College(including the fabulous Painted Hall), London’s cable car,Greenwich Market, Greenwich Park and the Cutty Sark (thefastest ship of her age) – your day will simply fly by!

RIP IT UP Including top price theatre ticket

Wed29th

All fares£69.50 pp

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SEASIDE SPECIAL TO SKEGNESSKids for a Quid!

Thur30th

Adult£20.00

Senior£20.00

Child£1.00

Route5

LINCOLN FOR A TENNER!Special offer

Fri31st

All fares£10 pp

Route2a

LINTON ZOOIncluding admission

Fri31st

Adult£27.50

Senior£25.00

Child£20.00

Route4d

A lovely family venue, in a beautiful garden setting, where theemphasis is on breeding and conservation as well as providingchildren with a magical experience as they meet wildlife rangingfrom tarantulas and snakes to giant tortoises, hornbills, toucans,parrots and owls as well as beautiful snow leopards, magnificenttigers, Mountain zebra and Brazilian tapir.

WALPOLE ST. PETER FLOWER FESTIVAL &SANDRINGHAM HOUSE

Including admission

Fri31st

Adult£37.50

Senior£33.00

Child£27.00

Route3a

Stop off to see the magnificent floral displays in ‘the Cathedralof the Fens’ which has attracted patronage from Prince Charlesand then continue the day’s ‘royal’ theme at nearby SandringhamHouse & Gardens, the Norfolk retreat of HM The Queen.Sandringham is a friendly and informal place to visit, withknowledgeable guides in every room of the house and acresof beautiful gardens to explore while the museum housesextraordinary collections of Royal vehicles, rare ceramics,photographs and memorabilia.

SIR ROD STEWART AT MK STADIUMIncluding admission

Tue4th

All fares£135 pp

Route1c

DAKS OVER DUXFORD!Including admission

Wed5th

Adult£45.00

Senior£45.00

Child£20.00

Route4d

Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime event, when the skies over Duxfordwill be filled with Douglas DC-3/C-47 Dakotas and hundreds ofParatroopers to commemorate the D-Day landings. More than 30‘Daks’ will descend upon IWM Duxford with mass parachute jumpsand flight displays taking place ahead of an epic cross-channel flighton 5 June. On the ground, D-Day related displays and activities willfurther bring the extraordinary story of D-Day to life. Please bookearly as we expect this event to be a sell-out.

SISSINGHURST CASTLE GARDENS (NT)Including admission

Thur6th

Adult£44.00

Senior£41.50

Child£34.50

Route1d

Sat within the ruins of a great Elizabethan house, framed by therich Kentish landscape of woods, farmland, lakes and streams,this famous garden is the result of creative tension between theformal design of Harold Nicolson and the abundant planting ofhis wife, Vita Sackville-West. The layers of colour, intimacy ofdifferent garden ‘rooms’ and rich herbaceous borders are theepitome of an English garden – don’t miss the gorgeous Rosegarden and the tranquil White Garden!

DERBYSHIRE DALES & TISSINGTON WELL DRESSINGThur30th

Adult£27.50

Senior£25.00

Child£25.00

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Sit back and enjoy the scenery on our tour of the lovely DerbyshireDales, stopping off for lunch in the market town of Ashbourne andthen visiting the pretty village of Tissington where the annual welldressing event will be taking place.

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EXPLORE MAIDSTONEThur6th

Adult£30.00

Senior£27.50

Child£27.50

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Take a look round the historically important county town of Kent,on the River Medway, where you’ll find an excellent museum andplenty of shops to keep you occupied!

SIR ROD STEWART AT IPSWICH STADIUMIncluding admission – Band C ticket

Fri7th

All fares£115 pp

Route4d

RHS CHATSWORTH FLOWER SHOWIncluding admission

Sun9th

Adult£52.50

Senior£52.50

Child£20.00

Route1a

Set in the stunning grounds of Chatsworth House, this was a sell-out event last year. It promises visitors not only a spectacularriverside location, but also innovative show gardens, topnurseries selling a wide range of plants and mini plant worldsthemed around popular topics where you can pick up top tips.Please note that admission to the house and gardens is notincluded but you’ll be able to purchase tickets on arrival ifyou would like to visit them. Early booking advisable.

MARKET HARBOROUGH & COTON MANOR GARDENSIncluding admission

Wed12th

All fares£27.50 pp

Route4a

Spend a couple of hours wandering round Market Harborough,where there’s usually a vintage and retro market in the MarketHall on Wednesdays. Then, feast your eyes on the peacefulgarden that surrounds the 17th century Coton Manor house.It comprises a series of distinctive smaller gardens, whichprovide variety and interest throughout the season, withcolourful herbaceous borders and a gorgeous rose garden andenhanced by streams, fountains and ponds. Beyond the confinesof the garden, there is a colourful wildflower meadow that’susually at its best in June & July – and homemade cakes andscones are available to purchase in the Stable Café!

BBC GARDENERS’ WORLD LIVE &SUMMER GOOD FOOD SHOW AT THE NEC

Including admission

Sat15th

Adult£39.50

Senior£36.50

Child£17.50

Route4a

Indulge your passion for gardening and find inspiration in thebeautifully designed show gardens! The floral marquee promisesto be a haven of colour and scent and packed with spectacular,award winning nurseries and displays. Live entertainment takesplace on the Bandstand – and if you’re feeling peckish you canpop into the Summer Good Food Show!

CAMBRIDGE FOR A TENNERSpecial offer fare

Tue11th

All fares£10 pp

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SAFFRON WALDEN & AUDLEY END (EH)Including admission

Wed26th

Adult£38.50

Senior£35.00

Child£29.50

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Don’t get lost in one of Saffron Walden’s four mazes otherwisewe’ll have to leave you behind when we move on to spend theafternoon at Audley End! Discover how a thriving country housewas run during your visit to this impressive Jacobean mansion,which is presented as it was during the Victorian era and thenexplore the beautiful gardens and parklands that bear theunmistakeable touch of Capability Brown.

BAKEWELL (ON MARKET DAY)Special offer fare for seniors

Mon1st

Adult£20.00

Senior£15.00

Child£17.50

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The largest market in the Derbyshire Dales, with over 160 regularstalls selling a wide variety of goods including clothes, bed linen,shoes, fruit & veg, freshly baked bread, flowers, jewellery, wool,toys and hot food stands – and you must try a Bakewell Pudding!

ANNIE AT MILTON KEYNES THEATREIncluding Band A theatre ticket

Wed3rd

All fares£49.50 pp

Route4c

Direct from the West End, with its award-winning score andincluding unforgettable songs like Easy Street, I Don’t NeedAnything But You and Tomorrow, this is a much-loved favourite –and all the more so as it’s scheduled to feature Craig RevelHorwood as the tyrannical Miss Hannigan!

RHS HAMPTON COURT FLOWER SHOWIncluding admission

Sun7th

Adult£59.00

Senior£59.00

Child£27.50

Route4c

Always one of the highlights of the gardening year – packed withinspiration and stunning displays in a truly majestic setting!

WESTLIFE AT ARENA BIRMINGHAMIncluding Band B ticket

Fri21st

All fares£105 pp

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WOBURN GARDEN SHOWIncluding admission

Sun23rd

Adult£32.50

Senior£27.50

Child£17.50

Route4c

Don’t miss this new event on our excursion calendar, known as‘The Gardener’s Garden Show’! There’s a great range of specialistplant nurseries, trade stands and theatre talks, complimented bylive entertainment, demonstrations, gardening advice and a luxurygifts hall. Upgrade your ticket on arrival if you would also like tovisit the Abbey and Gardens.

WESTLIFE AT NOTTINGHAM ARENAIncluding Band B ticket

Tue18th

All fares£105 pp

Route4b

‘The Twenty Tour’, celebrating an amazing 14 number 1’s and20 years of hits promises to be a memorable night out for fans ofKian, Nicky, Markus and Shane who will be performing a selectionof their favourite hits plus some new material.

WISBECH ROSE FAIRIncluding 2 course lunch

Thur4th

All fares£25 pp

Route3a

Tickle your taste buds with a delicious Ham Salad with NewPotatoes, followed by Apple Pie & Cream and then feast your eyeson the glorious floral displays around this Georgian market town!

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‘COTSWOLDS SPECIAL’ TO MORETON-IN-MARSH &BOURTON-ON-THE-WATER

Special senior fare

Tue9th

Adult£25.00

Senior£20.00

Child£22.50

Route1b

You’ll find a lively street market taking place in Moreton and one ofthe prettiest streets in England at Bourton!

LINCOLN FOR A TENNER!Special offer fare

Fri12th

All fares£10 pp

Route6

Visit the cathedral, the castle, a museum or the market!

MELTON MARKET & AFTERNOON TEA CRUISEIncluding cruise & tea

Tue16th

All fares£35 pp

Route4b

Spend a couple of hours browsing Melton Mowbray’s traditionalmarket – and maybe pick up a proper pork pie – before ourrelaxing cruise on the ‘Trent Lady’ with sandwiches and a freshcream cake served as you sail!

CAMBRIDGE FOR A TENNER!Special offer fare

Mon22nd

All fares£10 pp

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At this price, a day in Cambridge must be worth a ‘punt’ (if you’llpardon the pun)!

CROMER & SHERINGHAMSpecial senior fare

Tue23rd

Adult£25.00

Senior£20.00

Child£22.50

Route3a

One of our seaside specials to the lovely Norfolk coast!

SANDRINGHAM FLOWER SHOWIncluding admission

Wed24th

Adult£32.50

Senior£29.50

Child£17.50

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With show gardens, displays by leading nurseries, gardeningexperts, trade and horticultural stands, a craft marquee, bands,rural crafts, a Victorian steam fairground and a full programmeof arena events, this charming local show, held on the Queen’sNorfolk estate, is always popular.

SOUTHWOLD & SNAPE MALTINGSThur25th

Adult£27.50

Senior£25.00

Child£25.00

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Spend a couple of hours in timeless Southwold, on the SuffolkCoast, before we continue to Snape Maltings, a collection ofredeveloped Victorian industrial buildings which contain aworld class concert venue, craft shops, cafés and galleries,all surrounded by an area of outstanding beauty with walksand abundant wildlife.

EXPLORE ELYSpecial offer fare

Thur25th

All fares£10 pp

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It may be the second smallest city in England but there’s plentyto see in Ely, like the magnificent cathedral, known locally as the‘Ship of the Fens’. Enjoy a stroll by the riverside and a browseround the market – and maybe visit the country’s only StainedGlass Museum?

ZSL WHIPSNADE ZOOIncluding admission

Fri26th

Adult£41.00

Senior£37.00

Child£29.50

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The UK’s biggest zoo is home to over 3000 animals, housed inspacious outdoor enclosures. Head to ‘Wild Wild Whipsnade’ tosee animals that used to roam free like bears, lynx and reindeer,visit the big cats in the ‘Lions of Serengeti’ or meet the chimps inthe ‘Chimpanasium’. There are lots more animal exhibits, including‘Elephant Herd’, ‘Cheetah Rock’ and ‘Birds of the World’, and anopportunity for children to learn more about the animals during thedaily feeds and demonstrations.

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SEASIDE SPECIAL TO SKEGNESSKids for a Quid!

Fri26th

Adult£20.00

Senior£20.00

Child£1.00

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THE BROADLAND BOAT TRAIN SPECIALIncluding train journey & cruise

Sun28th

Adult£42.50

Senior£40.00

Child£37.50

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This lovely tour features a 9 mile ride on the narrow gaugeBure Valley Railway (Norfolk’s longest narrow gauge railway)through the pretty countryside from Aylsham to Wroxham (‘theCapital of the Broads’) and an afternoon cruise on the lovelyNorfolk Broads.

VAN GOGH AT TATE BRITAINIncluding admission

Wed31st

Adult£52.00

Senior£48.50

Child£32.50

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Don’t miss this exhibition presenting the largest collection ofVan Gogh’s paintings in the UK for nearly a decade, with some ofhis most famous works brought together from around the world.They will be joined by the very rarely lent Sunflowers fromLondon’s National Gallery. A reduced fare is available if youwould like to see all the other incredible exhibits at Tate Britainbut without entry to the Van Gogh exhibition.

LONDON’S NATIONAL ARMY MUSEUMWed31st

Adult£30.00

Senior£27.50

Child£27.50

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Five new galleries showcase thousands of objects that tell a hugerange of stories from the army’s history and there are lots of thingsto keep all the family amused here. Adults might like to discoverwhat it’s like to serve as a soldier, from joining-up and training todaily life and returning home or maybe learn about the hugeimpact that the British Army has had on the world. Children willenjoy climbing aboard the Churchill Mk VII or maybe theopportunity to take command at the interactive strategy table!

SUFFOLK WOOL TOWNS –BURY ST. EDMUNDS & LAVENHAM

Special senior fare

Wed31st

Adult£25.00

Senior£20.00

Child£22.50

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We love Bury’s traditional market and the beautiful Abbey gardensand Lavenham’s half-timbered houses are just so pretty!

YORKBook 4 seats for the price of 3!

Mon29th

Adult£25.00

Senior£22.50

Child£22.50

Route1a

Visit the free-to-enter National Railway Museum or maybe take alook at the Castle Museum or the Jorvik Viking Centre. Walking thewalls is great fun and the Minster never fails to impress!

TRANSPORTS OF DELIGHT IN LLANGOLLEN!Including train, boat & tea

Tue30th

Adult£49.50

Senior£47.00

Child£40.00

Route1b

Free time for sightseeing in Llangollen is followed by a train rideon the only standard gauge heritage railway in Wales, along thepretty River Dee Valley from Carrog back to Llangollen. A canalcruise over the famous Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, with a Welsh CreamTea served as you sail, completes this popular day out!

SOUTHEND-ON-SEATue30th

Adult£27.50

Senior£25.00

Child£25.00

Route4d

Enjoy a classic day by the sea at this Essex resort that boaststhe longest pleasure pier in the world and stunning views ofthe Thames Estuary.

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FAKENHAM & WELLSSpecial senior fare

Thur1st

Adult£25.00

Senior£20.00

Child£22.50

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Browse for bargains at Fakenham’s weekly Charter market, withstalls filling the streets, then enjoy the fresh sea air – and maybesome fish & chips – at Wells-next-the-Sea, where it will becarnival day!

SEVERN VALLEY SCENERY!Including train ride

Thur1st

Adult£42.00

Senior£39.50

Child£34.00

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Take a journey back in time on a vintage steam-hauled train thatmeanders its way from Kidderminster to the ancient riverside townof Bridgnorth, passing through the Worcestershire and Shropshirecountryside as the railway hugs the Severn Valley all the way tothe end of the line at Bridgnorth.

DRAYTON MANOR THEME PARKIncluding admission & rides

Fri2nd

Adult£40.00

Senior£37.50

Child£35.00

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Over 100 rides and attractions plus a 15-acre zoo make this a greatdestination for a family outing during the school holidays!

THETFORD & BRESSINGHAM GARDENS Including admission

Fri2nd

Adult£35.00

Senior£32.50

Child£29.50

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Stop off in the ancient town of Thetford, in Breckland, and thenspend the afternoon exploring Adrian Bloom’s beautiful, world-class gardens at Bressingham. Also included is a visit to the SteamMuseum, the Dad’s Army Exhibition and three rides!

ROARR – DINOSAUR ADVENTURE PARKIncluding admission

Mon5th

Adult£38.00

Senior£33.50

Child£35.00

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This Norfolk park is a great day out for children of all ages – it’s agiant-sized day of discovery, adventure and fun! And if your child isless than 90 cm tall, you’ll be able to take advantage of our ‘Kidsfor a Quid’ fare!

HUNSTANTON SEASIDE SPECIALKids for a Quid!

Mon5th

Adult£20.00

Senior£20.00

Child£1.00

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PLUMBING THE DEPTHS!Including guided tour, morning coffee & biscuits,

cruise & admission

Tue6th

All fares£65 pp

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City & Village Tours are calling this tour ‘The Great Stink’.We weren’t too sure about that, but we are sure that you’ll befascinated by the unique day that’s lined up for you! Your guidewill tell you how the Romans enjoyed indoor plumbing at theirvillas and of the 19th century when the Thames turned into anopen sewer. A long hot summer in 1858 turned into ‘The GreatStink’ leading eventually to a remarkable feat of civil engineering –Sir Joseph Bazalgette’s Victorian sewer. Your day will also includea river transfer to Greenwich and an afternoon visit to Bazalgette’sextraordinary, Grade I listed Cathedral of Sewage on the marshesof Crossness, where you’ll find spectacular, ornamental, castironwork and what may be the world’s largest remaining rotativebeam engines! Please note taking a packed lunch isrecommended for this tour.

SHREWSBURY & THE WELSH BORDERSTue6th

Adult£30.00

Senior£27.50

Child£27.50

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Sit back and enjoy the pretty Shropshire countryside on today’s tour.We’ll call at the county town of Shrewsbury, which lies within a loopof the River Severn and is famous for its black and white buildingsand at Much Wenlock, a beautiful medieval town that’s famous forits ancient Guildhall and the dramatic ruins of Wenlock Priory.

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TRENTHAM GARDENS & SHOPPING VILLAGE,STOKE-ON-TRENTIncluding admission

Wed7th

Adult£34.50

Senior£32.00

Child£32.00

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According to Alan Titchmarsh, these award-winning gardens are“one of the UK’s must-see gardens”! The revival of the beautifulItalian Gardens and the Floral Labyrinth were designed by Chelseagold-medal winners but you’ll will find inspiration on a moredomestic scale too. You also have the opportunity to visit theadjacent Shopping Village – and to go naked (from the kneesdown!) on the Barefoot Walk! Strip off your shoes and socks andtantalise your toes with an array of testing textures including mud,bark, babbling streams, grass and pebbles!

LOUTH & MABLETHORPESpecial senior fare

Wed7th

Adult£20.00

Senior£15.00

Child£17.50

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Find out why Louth was once voted BBC Countryfile’s favouritemarket town – and on a market day – and then enjoy a strollalong the beach in nearby Mablethorpe!

YORKSHIRE’S HERITAGE COASTThur8th

Adult£30.00

Senior£27.50

Child£27.50

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Head north of the Humber to enjoy the sea air at Filey, followedby a couple of hours in the picturesque old fishing village ofRobin Hood’s Bay. Find out why Filey was named as The SundayTimes’ Beach of the Year!

THE GUIDE DOGS BREEDING CENTREThur8th

Adult£27.50

Senior£25.00

Child£25.00

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The centre provides all the UK’s guide dog puppies and yourguided tour of its state-of-the-art facilities will reveal fascinatingdetails about the life-changing work that takes place here – andyou’ll get a glimpse of the gorgeous puppies through the speciallyconstructed viewing windows! Also calls at Royal Leamington Spa.

NORWICHBook 4 seats for the price of 3!

Fri9th

Adult£22.50

Senior£20.00

Child£10.00

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SANDRINGHAM, SEALS & THE SEA!Including boat trip

Fri9th

Adult£37.50

Senior£35.00

Child£29.50

Route5

Stop off at Sandringham Visitor Centre for refreshments en routeto Morston Quay for a one-hour boat trip to see the seals in theirnatural environment at Blakeney Point. Round off the day at theNorfolk resort of Sheringham.

SEE THE QUEENS ON THE SOLENT!Including cruise and ploughman’s meal

Sun11th

All fares£59 pp

Route4c

Cruise from Gosport to the Port of Southampton to view thevisiting magnificent ‘Cunard Queens’ cruise ships, then followthem as they sail down Southampton Water on this very populartour. Your cruise ends with a grand tour of Portsmouth Harbourand includes a ploughman’s meal on board. Due in port todayare Queen Elizabeth, Queen Mary 2 and Queen Victoria.

WHITBYMon12th

Adult£32.50

Senior£30.00

Child£30.00

Route1a

Our visit to Whitby will be enhanced by today’s Regatta, with lotsto see at the special events taking place across the port.

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WARWICK & HILL CLOSE GARDENSIncluding admission, tea/coffee & cake

Tue13th

Adult£31.00

Senior£28.50

Child£28.50

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Join us for a visit to these unique, restored gardens, which are arare survival of Victorian detached gardens once used by thetownsfolk to escape from the crowded town centre. There are16 unique gardens with charming brick built summer houses andeach plot has been reconstructed to capture the original planting,with a mixture of flowers, fruit, lawns and vegetables. Our guidewill tell you more… as well as escorting you to the tearoom fortea/coffee and cake! Also includes free time to look aroundWarwick.

EXPLORE WARWICKTue13th

Adult£22.50

Senior£20.00

Child£20.00

Route4a

Discover the historic centre of this county town or maybe visit themagnificent Castle that towers above the town.

BUCKINGHAM PALACE & AFTERNOON TEAIncluding admission & afternoon tea

Tue13th

All fares£75 pp

Route1c

Our hugely popular and greatly enjoyed ‘Royal Tea Party’ ismarvellous value! After touring the sumptuous State Apartmentsat Buckingham Palace (including a special exhibition to markthe 200th anniversary of Queen Victoria’s birth), you’ll enjoy adelicious afternoon tea at the 4 star Grosvenor Amber Hotel atCharing Cross! In this special birthday year, visitors to the Palacewill be treated to a fascinating special exhibition that looks backover 90 years of fashion from The Queen’s Wardrobe!

LOVELY LEEDS CASTLEIncluding admission

Wed14th

Adult£44.00

Senior£41.00

Child£37.50

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It’s a landmark year for ‘the loveliest Castle in the world’commemorating 900 years of history! Set within acres and acresof beautiful grounds and gardens, the moated Castle was ownedby six medieval queens and then went on to be owned by aseries of wealthy families before being bought by Lady Baillie in1926. She transformed it into a luxury home where she entertainedmovie stars, royalty and government ministers.

EXPLORE MAIDSTONEWed14th

Adult£30.00

Senior£27.50

Child£27.50

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Take a look round the historically important county town of Kent,on the River Medway, where you’ll find an excellent museum andplenty of shops to keep you occupied!

HARROGATE & THE 2019 INTERNATIONAL GILBERT &SULLIVAN FESTIVAL

Including Front Stalls seat

Wed14th

Adult£55.00

Senior£52.50

Child£52.50

Route1a

Spend a couple of hours in this lovely Yorkshire spa town and thenenjoy this afternoon’s performance of The Mikado in the Royal Hall.The Festival is renowned for its friendly welcome and visitorsreturn year after year from all around the world to soak up thespecial, magical atmosphere and to enjoy the glorious music ofSullivan and Gilbert’s wonderful, witty dialogue and outstandingpolitical satire (which would not be out of place in today’s partypolitical spats)!

EXPLORE HARROGATE!Wed14th

Adult£25.00

Senior£22.50

Child£22.50

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A chance to wander round the lovely Valley Gardens, take tea atBetty’s and delve into the delightful shops!

IPSWICH – ON THE WATERFRONT Including cruise & afternoon tea

Thur15th

Adult£61.50

Senior£59.00

Child£49.50

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Enjoy a stroll along the popular Waterfront at Ipswich – and maybetake a coffee at one of the many cafés or restaurants whilstwatching the boats at anchor in the Marina – before stepping onboard the ‘Orwell Lady’ for our very popular 3½ hour cruise on theRiver Orwell – voted one of the most beautiful and historic riversin England. You’ll pass through the lock gates, and onto the river,under the stunning Orwell Bridge, through areas of outstandingnatural beauty and wildlife, past the Pin Mill to the Stour Estuaryto see (weather permitting) the UK’s largest container port atFelixstowe and historic Harwich. Afternoon Tea will be served onboard this rather special cruise.

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CROMER BY THE SEASpecial senior fare

Wed21st

Adult£25.00

Senior£20.00

Child£22.50

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It’s carnival day in Cromer today!

SEASIDE SPECIAL TO SKEGNESSKids for a Quid!

Thur15th

Adult£20.00

Senior£20.00

Child£1.00

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JUNCTION 32, CASTLEFORDFri16th

Adult£22.50

Senior£20.00

Child£20.00

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Pick up some great bargains at this Yorkshire shopping outlet withover 90 stores!

DIGGERLAND YORKSHIREIncluding admission

Fri16th

Adult£39.50

Senior£32.50

Child£36.50

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Aimed at children between the ages of 4 and 14, DiggerlandYorkshire has 20 rides and drives and lots of additional activitiesthat make it a great family destination – with real JCB’s andexcavators, indoor and outdoor play areas and plenty of placeswhere younger visitors can let off steam while parents can sit backand watch them enjoying themselves! Special ‘Kids for a Quid’fare for any children less than 90 cm tall.

EASTBOURNE ‘AIRBORNE’Special senior fare

Fri16th

Adult£32.50

Senior£27.50

Child£30.00

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Today’s visit to this popular south coast resort, coincides with theannual free air show so you can enjoy not only the sea air butalso some spectacular aerobatics, ground and arena displaysand demonstrations!

WOBURN SAFARI PARKIncluding admission

Mon19th

Adult£42.50

Senior£37.50

Child£32.50

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Includes a drive through the animal enclosures as well as thechance to meet lots of other lovable creatures in the CloseEncounters ‘foot safari’ section of the park!

WOODBRIDGE & SUTTON HOO (NT)Including admission

Tue20th

Adult£42.00

Senior£38.00

Child£29.50

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Join us for a visit to the awe-inspiring Anglo-Saxon burial site atSutton Hoo, when it reopens after a multi-million pound update.This beautiful estate, with far-reaching views over the river Deben,is home to one of the greatest archaeological discoveries of all time.Walk around the ancient burial mounds and discover the incrediblestory of the ship burial of an Anglo-Saxon king and his treasuredpossessions. Come face to face with your ancestors and explorethe award-winning exhibition, a full-size reconstruction of the burialchamber and original finds from one of the mounds. Also calls atthe charming market town of Woodbridge on the Deben Estuary.

SCARBOROUGH SEASIDE SPECIALSpecial senior fare

Tue20th

Adult£30.00

Senior£25.00

Child£27.50

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ROYAL WINDSORMon19th

Adult£25.00

Senior£22.50

Child£22.50

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Shop, sightsee, cruise along the river or visit the Castle –the choice is yours!

LEGOLANDIncluding admission

Mon19th

Adult£49.50

Senior£47.00

Child£39.50

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A great day out, especially for children between the ages of 3and 12! The Park has rides for all ages from small roller-coasterslike the Dragon’s Apprentice to the LEGO Ninjago 4d interactiveride. There’s a new theme land – Miniland – with model landmarkreplicas that you can build yourself and plenty of indoorentertainment too.

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THE MOUSETRAP AT MILTON KEYNES THEATREIncluding Band A theatre ticket

Wed21st

Adult£49.00

Senior£49.00

Child£45.00

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Why not take advantage of our reduced fare for children to takethem to one of the world’s longest running productions – and seeif they can guess whodunit!

ON YOUR FEET AT LONDON’S COLISEUM THEATREIncluding top price ticket

Thur22nd

All fares£72.50 pp

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The inspiring true love story of Emilio and Gloria Estefan chartstheir journey from its origins in Cuba, onto the streets of Miamiand finally to international superstardom. It comes to London fora strictly limited period and features iconic pop songs includingRhythm Is Gonna Get You, Conga, Don’t Want To Lose You Nowand 1-2-3. We think audiences will be ‘getting on their feet’!

CLACTON’S ANNUAL AIR SHOWFri23rd

Adult£27.50

Senior£25.00

Child£25.00

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A day at the sea and a free air show – what’s not to like!

A DAY AT THE LAKES!Special offer fares including Kids for a Quid!

Fri23rd

Adult£10.00

Senior£10.00

Child£1.00

Route4a

Your choice to either shop at Rushden Lakes or enjoy a family dayout at Stanwick Lakes!

WICKSTEED PARKKids for a Quid!

Thur22nd

Adult£15.00

Senior£15.00

Child£1.00

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Take the children for a fun-filled day out at this longstanding familyfavourite venue, with a great choice of rides and activities andacres of space for games and picnics!

SEASIDE SPECIAL TO SKEGNESSKids for a Quid!

Tue27th

Adult£20.00

Senior£20.00

Child£1.00

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SAFFRON WALDENSpecial senior fare

Tue27th

Adult£20.00

Senior£15.00

Child£17.50

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Enjoy a browse round today’s traditional market in this delightfulEssex town.

THE WONDERFUL WYE!Tue27th

Adult£30.00

Senior£27.50

Child£27.50

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Visit the world famous book town of Hay-on-Wye before a ridethrough the spectacular Brecon Beacon mountain scenery as wemake our way to the lower reaches of the river and the beautifulWye Valley. We meander along the tree-lined banks to the pretty,riverside village of Tintern, where the romantic Abbey ruinsdominate the landscape.

BUCKINGHAM PALACE STATE APARTMENTS AND AGUIDED TOUR OF THE GARDENSIncluding admission & guided tour

Wed28th

Adult£61.50

Senior£57.00

Child£44.00

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Enjoy a 45 minute guided tour of the beautiful gardens atBuckingham Palace – described as ‘a walled oasis in the middleof London’ – after your visit to the magnificent State Apartments,furnished with wonderful treasures from the Royal Collection and,this year, with a special exhibition to mark the 200th anniversaryof Queen Victoria’s birth. Always a popular choice – earlybooking is a must!

SHERWOOD SPECIAL – SOUTHWELL & NEWSTEADIncluding admission to house & gardens

Wed28th

Adult£35.00

Senior£32.50

Child£29.50

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A day out in Nottinghamshire exploring the delightful town ofSouthwell, home not only of the Bramley cooking apple but also abeautiful Minster. Later, spend the afternoon at Newstead Abbey,the former home of Lord Byron. We have included a guided tour ofthe beautiful historic house, which includes the poet’s privateapartments and the rest of your time will be at leisure to wanderround the beautiful gardens and parklands – and perhaps enjoy acream tea in the Victorian kitchen?

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FAKENHAM MARKET & SHERINGHAMSpecial senior fare

Thur29th

Adult£25.00

Senior£15.00

Child£22.50

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Browse the popular street market in Fakenham and then enjoysome sea air!

MABLETHORPE & SUTTON-ON-SEASpecial child fare

Thur29th

Adult£20.00

Senior£17.50

Child£10.00

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DONCASTER MARKETFri30th

Adult£22.50

Senior£20.00

Child£20.00

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One of the oldest towns in England! The Romans first settled herein around the late 40’s AD and in 71 AD founded a fort at Danum(present day Doncaster). Nowadays, visitors head for an award-winning market with around 400 shops, stands and stalls.Four large, indoor, market halls – each with their owndistinctive character – are surrounded by bustling outdoormarkets – selling everything you could possibly need!

THE YORKSHIRE WILDLIFE PARKIncluding admission

Fri30th

Adult£37.50

Senior£34.50

Child£32.50

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Children will be enthralled by the polar bears, the rare black rhino,beautiful big cats, endangered Amur tigers (housed in a trulyinnovative enclosure), lemurs, baboons, giant otters and muchmore! Many of the animals have been rescued from dire conditionsand brought to a happy new life here.

SANDRINGHAM & HUNSTANTONSpecial offer fare

Fri30th

All fares£10 pp

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Our popular end of school holiday offer for our Peterboroughcustomers!

LINCOLN FOR A TENNERSpecial offer fare

Fri30th

All fares£10 pp

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CORONATION STREET THE TOURIncluding admission

Sun1st

Adult£65.00

Senior£62.50

Child£42.50

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Your 80-minute experience will take in the exterior sets ofCoronation Street, Rosamund Street and the newly extended,never before seen Victoria Street. Wander through Weatherfield ona guided tour of the working set. Hear filming secrets, take selfieson the street and follow in the footsteps of your favouritecharacters down those Coronation Street cobbles! Also includessome free time at Salford Quays – and there’s a fare only option ifyou want to spend your day visiting the other attractions there.

KEW GARDENSIncluding admission

Sun1st

Adult£42.50

Senior£39.00

Child£29.50

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London’s largest UNESCO World Heritage site with uniquelandscapes, vistas and iconic architecture from every stage of theGardens’ history! Don’t miss the Great Broad Walk Borders with over30,000 flowering plants. Includes admission to Kew Palace too.

BAKEWELL (ON MARKET DAY)Special offer fare for seniors

Mon2nd

Adult£20.00

Senior£15.00

Child£17.50

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The largest market in the Derbyshire Dales, with over 160 regularstalls selling a wide variety of goods.

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SANDRINGHAM & HUNSTANTONSpecial offer fare

Mon2nd

All fares£10 pp

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Our popular end of school holiday offer for our Bourne andStamford customers!

CAMBRIDGE FOR A TENNERSpecial offer fare

Tue3rd

All fares£10 pp

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THE CROMER PIER SEASIDE SPECIALIncluding lunch & show

Tue10th

All fares£60 pp

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Enjoy a 2 course lunch at the Pier’s Tides Restaurant and then takeyour seats in the Front Stalls for this afternoon’s performance of theaward-winning ‘Ultimate Cromer Pier Show’ – a feast of live varietyentertainment featuring comedy, conjuring, singing and dancing!

BIGGIN HILL MEMORIAL MUSEUMIncluding lunch, guided tour & admission

Wed11th

All fares£59 pp

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After a 2-course lunch in a local pub you’ll hear all about Britain’smost famous WW2 fighter station and the part it played indefending Britain. You can also visit the RAF Chapel ofRemembrance that was built in 1951 to preserve the legacy ofthose who served and died at Biggin Hill and the tranquil Gardenof Remembrance where the ashes of RAF personnel lie beneaththe flower beds planted with ‘Pot o’ Gold’ roses.

GREASE AT LEICESTER’S CURVE THEATREIncluding Stalls seat

Wed11th

Adult£55.00

Senior£52.50

Child£52.50

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Choreographed by Arlene Phillips, this production of a favourite60’s musical is definitely ‘the one that you want’ to book!It promises to be ‘electrifying’!

NORWICHSpecial senior fare

Fri13th

Adult£22.50

Senior£15.00

Child£10.00

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This could be your lucky day in East Anglia’s leading city where youmight like to visit the Castle Museum & Art Gallery or perhaps one ofthe two cathedrals – or just enjoy the excellent selection of shops?

ABINGDON & A CRUISE ON THE THAMESIncluding guided tour & cruise

Tue17th

All fares£55 pp

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Let our experienced guide show you round the lovely town ofAbingdon-on-Thames, where medieval buildings line the riverbank, and regale you with ghostly tales of the old Abbey.Then, enjoy a leisurely, late afternoon cruise along the Thames tothe Folly Bridge, on the edge of Oxford, sailing past Christ ChurchMeadows and Rose Island and through the beautiful lock at Iffley.

EXPLORE BURY ST. EDMUNDSSpecial senior fare

Wed18th

Adult£20.00

Senior£15.00

Child£17.50

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MARKET HARBOROUGH & TEA BY THE LAKE!Including afternoon tea

Thur19th

All fares£27.50 pp

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EXPLORE OXFORDTue24th

Adult£25.00

Senior£22.50

Child£22.50

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How many scenes from the new series of Endeavour can yourecognise as you explore this beautiful university city?

BUDDY – THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY AT SKEGNESSEMBASSY THEATREIncluding theatre ticket

Wed25th

Adult£45.00

Senior£42.50

Child£42.50

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Don’t miss the 30th anniversary tour of this great show celebratingthe story and music of a legendary rock and roll star. It’s anafternoon performance and you’ll have time for a stroll along theprom – and maybe some fish & chips – before the show.

WILLIAM MORRIS MEETS EPPING FOREST!Including guided tour, admission, cruise & cream tea

Thur26th

All fares£55 pp

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The perfect choice if you love the Arts & Crafts period. We visitWilliam Morris’ Georgian Manor House, now an award-winninggallery dedicated to his life and work. Our guide will take youthrough the beautiful rooms that illustrate his many talents – fromwallpaper to furniture and book publishing to politicking! Then sitback and enjoy a ride through the ancient royal hunting ground ofEpping Forest. Take a lunch break in Epping before this afternoon’sleisurely cruise in the Lea Valley, with cream tea included.

THE BEAUTY OF TCHAIKOVSKYIncluding Front Arena seat

Wed2nd Oct

All fares£59 pp

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This sensational new RPO concert at the Royal Albert Hall, featuresdancers from the Birmingham Royal Ballet and celebrates themusic and passion of Tchaikovsky. Enjoy exquisite extracts fromSleeping Beauty, Swan Lake and The Nutcracker, orchestralfavourites, and an 1812 firework finale, A magical evening!

ALED JONES & RUSSELL WATSON: IN HARMONYIncluding Stalls seat

Wed2nd Oct

All fares£55 pp

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Enjoy this evening’s performance at Nottingham’s Royal ConcertHall by two of the world’s greatest classical voices, singing aselection of well-loved hymns, arias, and popular songs – rangingfrom stunning arrangements of Ave Maria – to more modernclassics such as You Raise Me Up.

BUXTON & PEAK FOREST CANAL CRUISE Including boat trip & afternoon tea

Tue8th Oct

All fares£42.50 pp

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After a lunchtime break in the spa town of Buxton, spend theafternoon on the canal boat ‘Judith Mary’ and enjoy a generousAfternoon Tea!

THE KNITTING & STITCHING SHOW,ALEXANDRA PALACEIncluding admission

Sat12th Oct

Adult£37.00

Senior£35.00

Child£29.50

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SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER AT MK THEATREIncluding Band A seat

Wed16th Oct

All fares£55 pp

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A new stage version marking the 40 year anniversary of the releaseof this iconic film and featuring a host of the Bee Gees greatest hitslike Stayin’ Alive and Night Fever. Afternoon performance.

AND IT’S NOT TOO EARLY TO BOOKYOUR SEATS ON THESE AUTUMN TOURSFOR WHICH BOOKINGS ARE NOW OPEN!

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ANDREA BOCELLI AT THE RESORTS ARENA,BIRMINGHAM

Including admission

Sat19th Oct

All fares£139 pp

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BLACKPOOL’S WORLD FAMOUS ILLUMINATIONSTue

22nd OctAdult£35.00

Senior£32.50

Child£32.50

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With over a million bulbs lighting up the prom, the famous‘Blackpool Lights’ are awesome!

WHITBY & THE NORTH YORKS MOORS RAILWAYIncluding train ride from Whitby to Pickering

Sun27th Oct

Adult£49.50

Senior£47.00

Child£37.50

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Super fresh fish & chips and superb scenery await those of youwho book this lovely tour! We’ll take you to Whitby where you’llhave time to wander round the quaint alleyways and maybe havesome lunch. This afternoon, climb aboard for a fabulous train ridethrough 24 miles of amazing scenery all the way from Whitbythrough to Pickering!

THE LION KING SENIOR SPECIALAT THE LYCEUM THEATRE

Wed6th

Adult£79.50

Senior£62.50

Child£79.50

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This hugely successful musical never fails to delight audiences withits stunning effects, moving story and music by Elton John.

TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICALAT THE ALDWYCH THEATRE

Including top price theatre ticket – evening performance

Tue29th Oct

All fares£72.50 pp

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‘ALLO, ‘ALLO!Including 3 course lunch & show

Thur7th Nov

All fares£69 pp

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Listen very carefully as we shall write this only once! You’recordially invited on board the Tereza Joanne in London’s East Endto enjoy a 3 course set menu lunch (Soup, Chicken Confit and Tarteau Citron) with Rene & Edith, Yvette, Lt. Gruber and Herr Flick for acomedy dining experience – including some sensational singingfrom Yvette!

THURSFORD CHRISTMAS SPECTACULARIncludes de luxe seats

Sun10th Nov

All fares£66 pp

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Afternoon concert. Sorry no children aged under 4.

TUTANKHAMUN AT LONDON’S SAATCHI GALLERYIncluding admission

Tue12th Nov

Adult£52.50

Senior£49.50

Child£39.50

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Don’t miss the final world tour when priceless artefacts from the boyking’s tomb come to London one last time! Some of the stunning 150objects will be on display outside Egypt for the first – and last – time!Includes free time for shopping on the King’s Road too.

THURSFORD CHRISTMAS SPECTACULARIncludes centre raised seats

Thur14th Nov

All fares£64 pp

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Afternoon concert. Sorry no children aged under 4.

CHRISTMAS AT CHATSWORTHIncluding admission

Mon18th Nov

Adult£42.50

Senior£40.00

Child£32.50

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See one of Britain’s finest stately homes decorated for Christmasand find gifts galore at today’s Christmas market – it’s never tooearly to book for this ever popular tour!

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THURSFORD CHRISTMAS SPECTACULARIncludes centre raised seats

Sun24th Nov

All fares£66 pp

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Afternoon concert. Sorry no children aged under 4.

BIRMINGHAM INTERNATIONAL TATTOOAT ARENA BIRMINGHAM

Includes top price Band A tickets

Sun24th Nov

Adult£49.50

Senior£45.00

Child£45.00

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Come and experience the pomp and pageantry of Britain’sbiggest, indoor, international tattoo, with over 1,000 performers,massed bands, spectacular display teams and many otherperformers – culminating in a spectacular Grand Finale!

THURSFORD CHRISTMAS SPECTACULARIncludes centre raised seats

Tue26th Nov

All fares£64 pp

Route5

Afternoon concert. Sorry no children aged under 4.

WE WILL ROCK YOU AT NOTTINGHAM’S ROYALCENTRE

Includes top price tickets

Wed27 Nov

All fares£59.50 pp

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With 24 of Queen’s biggest hits, this show is ‘guaranteed to blowyour mind’! Afternoon performance.

THURSFORD CHRISTMAS SPECTACULARIncludes centre raised seats

Thur28th Nov

All fares£64 pp

Route3a

Afternoon concert. Sorry no children aged under 4.

CHRISTMAS AT CHATSWORTHIncluding admission

Tue3rd Dec

Adult£42.50

Senior£40.00

Child£32.50

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TUTANKHAMUN AT LONDON’S SAATCHI GALLERYIncluding admission

Thur5th Dec

Adult£52.50

Senior£49.50

Child£39.50

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A dazzling display of artefacts from the boy king’s tomb – not to bemissed! Includes free time for shopping on the King’s Road too.

JOHN RUTTER’S CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONCONCERT WITH THE RPOIncluding an Arena seat

Wed11th Dec

All fares£59.50 pp

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Don’t miss this festive favourite at the magnificent Royal AlbertHall, brimming with sing-along carols, rousing fanfares and festiveworks to fill you with Christmas sparkle and Yuletide cheer!

ROD STEWART AT ARENA BIRMINGHAMIncludes concert ticket

Fri13th Dec

£139 inc. Band C Arena ticket or£115 inc. Band D Arena ticket

Route1b

THURSFORD CHRISTMAS SPECTACULARIncludes centre raised seats

Wed18th Dec

All fares£64 pp

Route5

Afternoon concert. Sorry no children aged under 4.

THE KING & I AT BIRMINGHAM’SALEXANDRA THEATREIncludes Band A seat

Thur2 Jan

All fares£75 pp

Route1b

Early booking is strongly recommended for this award-winningproduction – it was a sell-out during its short season at theLondon Palladium!

TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICALAT THE ALDWYCH THEATRE

Including top price theatre ticket – evening performance

Tue 4thFebruary

All fares£75 pp

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The small print – things you need to know

Cancellations

If you need to cancel your booking, you should

telephone us as soon as possible. Cancellations

will only be accepted during office hours and

cancellation charges are determined from the time

at which we receive written notification of the

cancellation. You can either return your ticket to us

by post (or in person) or send an email to confirm the

cancellation. We charge a fee to cover administration

and other costs and cancellation charges are as

follows:

Up to 48 hours before departure…

20% of total paid

Less than 48 hours before departure…

50% of total paid

Less than 24 hours before departure…

No refund

In addition, no refund will be given for any prepaid

meal, theatre ticket, admission charge, etc. which is

included in the ticket price and not recoverable by us.

On most tours, if your cancellation is made more than

four weeks before departure, you may be able to

change your booking to another day tour on payment

of a transfer fee of £1.50pp. You are also welcome to

pass on your ticket to a friend at no extra charge but

it’s a good idea to let us know that someone else will

be travelling in your place.

We reserve the right to withdraw any excursion due to

lack of support or circumstances beyond our control.

Any such cancellation would usually be made no later

than one week before departure and, in this instance,

your fare would be refunded in full and this would be

the limit of our liability.

Child Fares

Usually apply from ages 3 to 16 inclusive, but may

vary on some tours. Children under 3 can usually

travel free if they do not require a seat on the coach.

Under 16’s must be escorted by an adult.

Coach Seating

Seat numbers are usually allocated in order of

booking but we hold two front seats for customers

who have a registered disability or hold a Blue Badge.

We reserve the right to alter seating arrangements if

necessary.

Coach Tickets

Please hand your coach ticket to the driver when you

board. Our driver will normally give admission tickets

for shows, concerts, etc. to you during the journey.

Departure Times

During the journey, our driver will announce departure

times from each stop. Please make sure you note

these details carefully. If you are late, we will have

to leave without you, to avoid inconvenience to the

other customers. If that should happen, we will not

be liable for any costs you incur. If you have given us

your mobile phone number we will try to contact you

whenever possible but may we also suggest that you

keep a note of our phone number (01778 342224) so

that you can contact us in the event of any problem

(our office number offers an alternative emergency

number if you are calling out of hours).

Health & Safety

If you wish to board the coach with items other than

normal hand luggage or suitcases, please obtain our

consent at the time of booking. We reserve the right

to refuse permission to board if we consider a

passenger has any items or equipment that will be

detrimental to the health and safety of our staff

and/or other customers. Our drivers are not allowed

to take any action that may put at risk their health,

safety, welfare or the legal requirements for a break

in duty. Smoking is not permitted on board (including

E-cigarettes).

Meeting Friends

We always try to park in a convenient, central

location, whenever possible, but sometimes

arrangements may have to be amended on the

day. May we suggest that you plan to meet at a

well-known landmark or café and also exchange

mobile phone numbers?

Mobile Phones

If you need to use a mobile whilst on the coach,

please keep your conversation as quiet and as brief

as possible to avoid distracting your driver and to

minimise disturbance to other passengers.

Pets

Assistance dogs are welcome on board our tours but

other animals are not allowed.

Senior Fares

Apply to all customers aged 60 or over.

Special Care for Disabled Customers

On each tour, we hold two front seats for the use

of customers who have a Registered Disability or a

Blue Badge (and their companion). However, some

excursions may involve long journeys or long walks

and some visitor attractions (especially theatres) may

have steps and no lift. If you tell us about your

disability before you book, we will do our best to

check that a tour is suitable for you. Our coaches do

not have lifts so you must be able to use the entrance

steps. At your own risk, we are happy to carry a

limited number of wheelchairs, walkers and scooters,

although they cannot be secured in the luggage

compartment nor can we be held responsible for any

damage to them. Wheelchair and scooter users must

be accompanied by someone who is able to take

charge of the chair (or scooter) and, where

appropriate, dismantle and reassemble it,

disconnect any batteries and load it into the luggage

area. No individual piece of equipment should weigh

more than 15 kgs and Schedule 3 scooters are not

permitted under any circumstances. Our drivers are

happy to provide general assistance but cannot

provide help that extends to the lifting and carrying

of any passenger or their wheelchair or scooter, nor

to act as carers.

Your Health

You may wish to consult your doctor, before

undertaking a coach journey of more than 3 hours,

if you have ever had DVT or pulmonary embolism;

a family history of clotting conditions; an inherited

tendency to clot; cancer, or treatment for cancer

in the past; undergone major surgery in the last

3 months; had hip or knee replacement within the

last 3 months; ever suffered from a stroke, heart

or lung disease.

It is always our intention to operate an excursion in

accordance with the published itinerary, but we

reserve the right to cancel or amend any excursion,

should circumstances make this necessary, either

prior to or during an outing. We cannot accept liability

for changes that are made necessary by events or

actions by persons beyond our control.

All arrangements made for meals, visits, theatre, etc.,

and for the use of road vehicles, trains, or any other

means of conveyance operated by persons or bodies

other than ourselves, are made by us as agents for

and on behalf of our passengers and on the express

conditions that we will not be responsible for any loss,

damage, injury, delays or inconvenience caused to or

sustained by passengers other than by the negligence

of the Firm and its employees who are under the

direct control of the Firm. Any terms and conditions

imposed by such other contractors through the

Firm shall be binding on the passengers as if they

had directly contracted such services. The allocation

of theatre and event seats is at our discretion and

maybe subject to change. We cannot guarantee

specific locations and theatre castings always remain

subject to change. No refunds can be given in the

event of anyone not appearing.

All special offers are subject to the Firm’s rules and

conditions that are currently in force and our day

excursions are operated subject to our standard

terms and conditions of carriage, a copy of which

is available from our office. We also reserve the right

to pass on any increases in costs that are outside our

control, e.g. VAT, fuel prices, etc.

Complaints

We very much hope you will enjoy your day tour with

us but in the unlikely event that you have a complaint

during a tour, please inform your driver in the first

instance so that he/she may do his/her best to assist

you. If you wish to make further representation on

your return, please write to us within 21 days after the

date of travel. We will not respond to any complaints

received later than this time and we only respond to

written complaints.

Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to us. Our privacy policy

can be found online at www.shawscoaches.co.uk or

alternatively we can post a copy upon request.

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ROUTE 1

Maxey – Market Deeping (Godsey Lane/The Stage) – Werrington (Centre) – Paston –Bretton (Centre) – Westwood (St. Jude’s) –City Centre (Bourges Boulevard) – Fletton Ave– Stanground Whittlesey Road (opp. TescoExtra) – Serpentine Green Hampton*

Route 1a will also call at the Danish Invader inStamford

Route 1b will also call at Peterborough ExtraServices

Route 1c will also call at Buckden (The Lion)

Route 1d will also call at Huntingdon (outsideDunelm Millshop in Ermine Street)

ROUTE 2

As Route 1 above but in reverse order andomitting Maxey

Route 2a will also call at Langtoft, Baston,Thurlby, Northorpe, Bourne (Elsea Park/BusStation) and Morton

ROUTE 3

Maxey – Deeping (Godsey Lane/The Stage) –Werrington (Centre) – Paston – Westwood –Bretton (Centre/South Bretton) – SerpentineGreen Hampton* – Stanground WhittleseyRoad (Tesco Extra) – Eastfield Road –Newark Hill – Eye Road – Eye

Route 3a will also call at Thorney

ROUTE 4

Maxey – Market Deeping (MarketPlace/Godsey Lane/Towngate East) – Langtoft– Baston – Thurlby – Northorpe – Bourne(Elsea Park/Bus Station/West Road) – Toft –Carlby – Essendine – Ryhall (Stamford RoadBus Stops) – Stamford (Ryhall Road/EastStreet/Bus Station/Danish Invader)

Route 4a will also call at Easton-on-the-Hilland Collyweston

Route 4b will also call at Empingham, Whitwelland Oakham (Bus Station)

Route 4c will also call at Peterborough ExtraServices (A1/A605 junction) and Buckden(The Lion)

Route 4d will also call at Peterborough ExtraServices (A1/A605 junction) and Huntingdon(outside Dunelm Millshop in Ermine Street)

ROUTE 5

Maxey – West Deeping – Tallington –Uffington – Stamford (Bus Station/EastStreet/Ryhall Road) – Ryhall – Essendine –Carlby – Toft – Bourne (West Road/BusStation/Elsea Park) – Northorpe – Thurlby –Baston – Langtoft – Deeping (TowngateEast/Godsey Lane/Spalding Road) – DeepingSt. Nicholas – Spalding (Bus Station)

ROUTE 6

Maxey – Deeping (Godsey Lane/The Stage) –West Deeping – Tallington – Uffington –Stamford (Bus Station/East Street/Ryhall Road)– Ryhall – Essendine – Carlby – Toft – Bourne(West Road/Bus Station) – Morton

*Serpentine Green. If you are leaving acar in the car park here, then please

park in Charlie Car Park (very handy forthe Tesco Click ‘n’ Collect building) –

and don’t forget to check out theexcellent range of shops and eatingplaces here before or after your trip!

For details of opening times and stores,visit www.serpentine-green.com.For trips returning late evening onSaturday and Sunday or departing

early morning on Sunday, we will beusing Peterborough Extra Services

instead of Serpentine Green so pleasebe sure to check the departure point

on your ticket.

In Stamford, the landlord of the DanishInvader (in Empingham Road) has

kindly given permission for ourcustomers to use his car park in return

for a small donation to his chosencharity. Please put your donation in anenvelope, write your car registrationnumber on the envelope and post it

through the pub letterbox – and pleasebe sure to park your car at the back of

the pub. And feel free to pop in forrefreshments whenever the pub is open

either before or after your day out!

A note to our customers in Oundle.We’re sorry to advise you that we’ve

had to temporarily remove our pick uppoint in Oundle due to the newly

imposed weight restriction on the riverbridge. We hope you might still be able

to join us at Peterborough ExtraServices.

We can also offer limited free parkingfacilities at our garage in Maxey, but

please remember that you park atyour own risk and you need to pre-book

a space at the time you make yourreservation.

Call or email our experienced team today to book one of our exciting day trips. If you would like further

information before you book then please ask – we are only too happy to help!

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