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On our carefully planned, high quality brochure holidays Our easy bookings options offer a fast and hassle free you can expect the following inclusions: experience. • Free parking at depot or local pick up throughout 1. BY PHONE Cornwall. Simply call our Travel Team on 01209 717152. We will always be pleased to answer any questions you may have. • Williams Premier Class or executive coach travel 2. BY POST • Optional free travel insurance Complete the booking form and post to our Travel Office: • A reserved seat for the duration of your tour Williams Travel, Dolcoath Industrial Park, Dolcoath Road, Camborne, TR14 8RA, along with your deposit. • Experienced, well trained drivers 3. IN PERSON • Carefully selected hotel accommodation We are always delighted to greet our visitors in person • Breakfast and dinner each day (with choices) at our Travel Office in Dolcoath Road, Camborne. • Excursions as detailed All bookings can be held provisionally for 5 working days • Admissions as detailed and will require a deposit of £75 (UK) or £100 (EU) to secure. • Ferry crossings and tolls where applicable Better safe than sorry (The above inclusions will apply to all tours unless otherwise stated) Financial Security Pick ups All bookings are financially protected by the compliance of Williams Travel with the Package Holidays Regulations 1992. All monies will be secured in Williams Travel Clients Trust Home to Home pick up service Account until completion of the tour. Available on most tours - £12 per person We pick up in most towns and villages throughout Your hotel Cornwall but if you would like to start and end your holiday at your front door we can arrange a home pick Please see the symbols below which are shown on individual up from most areas of the county at the minimal cost of itineraries to show you what the hotel of your choice offers. just £12 per person. (Costs may vary in outlying areas of North Cornwall and Devon). Air conditioned bedroom Tours which are detailed as limited pick up will collect from Hot drink facilities in room a limited number of central points throughout Cornwall. Indoor swimming pool All Premier Class Tours include Home to Home Pick Up in our designated areas. Lift in hotel Loyalty discount Free wifi Regular entertainment Should you book more than one holiday from this brochure Porterage at main hotel we will be pleased to offer the following discounts: 2nd Holiday £10 discount per person Should you require any further information regarding a 3rd or more holiday £20 discount per person particular hotel then please contact our travel office.

01209 717152 l [email protected] l www.williams-travel.co.uk Diary 2021 With our British and Continental tours there are a variety of holidays to suit every taste.

Page Date Holiday Days Price Page Date Holiday Days Price JULY 2021 OCTOBER 2021 4 3 Jul Garden Mystery 2 Days £159 Buckingham Palace 28 1 Oct 3 Days £299 & Kew Autumn Gold 4 4 Jul Cotswold Capers 5 Days £449 28 4 Oct Blackpool Illuminations 5 Days £379 5 8 Jul Hampton Court Flower Show 2 Days £199 29 5 Oct Brittany 6 Days £699 Hampton Court Flower Show 5 9 Jul 3 Days £299 & Kew Gardens 29 6 Oct National Trust Break 3 Days £259 6 11 Jul Brighton & Bluebell Railway 5 Days £449 30 7 Oct Journeys of Northumbria 6 Days £589 6 16 Jul Crufts Dog Show 2 Days £199 30 10 Oct Kinsale & Titanic 7 Days £749 7 14 Jul Rails of Switzerland 10 Days £1,299 31 13 Oct Lisbon Explorer 10 Days £1,229 8 16 Jul Cadbury & Birmingham 2 Days £199 32 11 Oct Norfolk Broads & Norwich 5 Days £475 8 18 Jul North Wales & Llandudno 7 Days £649 32 15 Oct Paignton & Dartmoor 4 Days £299 9 22 Jul Traditional Lancashire 5 Days £469 33 18 Oct Autumnal Dorset 5 Days £369 9 23 Jul Downton & Windsor 4 Days £329 33 24 Oct Isle of Wight 6 Days £499 10 25 Jul Isle of Wight 6 days £475 34 27 Oct Scottish Highland Gold 7 Days £699 10 26 Jul Kent Fruits & Finery 5 Days £449 NOVEMBER 2021 AUGUST 2021 35 5 Nov Torquay Turkey & Tinsel 4 Days £259 11 1 Aug Irelands West Coast 7 Days £749 35 5 Nov NEC Creative Craft Show 2 Days £149 12 1 Aug Lake District Delights 5 Days £469 36 6 Nov Bridgwater Carnival 2 Days £159 12 1 Aug Torquay English Riviera 7 Days £485 36 11 Nov Longleat Festival of Light 3 Days £259 13 5 Aug Edinburgh Tattoo 7 Days £649 37 12 Nov Weston-super-Mare Carnival 2 Days £169 13 9 Aug Humberside & Moors 6 Days £489 Thursford Christmas 37 12 Nov 4 Days £399 Spectacular 14 9 Aug A Taste of East Anglia 5 Days £429 38 14 Nov Sidmouth Luxury Break 5 Days £459 14 12 Aug Glorious Staffordshire 5 Days £529 Birmingham’s Frankfurt 38 19 Nov 3 Days £249 15 15 Aug Royal Windsor Steam 4 Days £529 Market 15 16 Aug Isles of Scilly 4 Days £649 39 22 Nov South Wales Turkey & Tinsel 5 Days £375 16 16 Aug Cardiff & The Wye Valley 5 Days £450 Bournemouth Royal Marine 39 22 Nov 5 Days £399 Steam & Space Christmas Spectacular 16 23 Aug 5 Days £399 Christmas at Kew & in Leicestershire 40 25 Nov 4 Days £349 ‘Darkness into Light’ 17 18 Aug Kynren & Northumbria 6 Days £629 40 26 Nov Festive Chatsworth 4 Days £359 18 23 Aug Weymouth & Jurassic Coast 5 Days £429 Longleat Festival of Light 41 27 Nov 3 Days £259 19 26 Aug Norway - Fjords & Glaciers 12 Days £1,529 & Clarks Shopping Village 41 29 Nov Shropshire Turkey & Tinsel 5 Days £399 SEPTEMBER 2021 42 29 Nov Weymouth Turkey & Tinsel 5 Days £359 20 4 Sep Mull, Bute & Iona 8 Days £875 21 4 Sep Exploring Eastbourne 8 Days £589 DECEMBER 2021 21 5 Sep Blackpool Illuminations 6 Days £449 Bath & Worcester 42 3 Dec 3 Days £239 22 9 Sep Historic Berlin & Dresden 11 Days £1,499 Christmas Markets 23 12 Sep Thames TV Trails 5 Days £499 43 5 Dec Cardiff Christmas Market 2 Days £139 23 13 Sep Trains of Snowdonia 5 Days £549 43 6 Dec Exmoor Turkey & Tinsel 5 Days £329 Lancashire & Lakes 24 16 Sep The Good Old Days 5 Days £449 44 6 Dec 5 Days £389 Turkey & Tinsel 24 17 Sep Devon - Castles & Canals 4 Days £379 Christmas Celebration 44 8 Dec 3 Days £319 25 20 Sep Poole & Monkey World 5 Days £450 at the Royal Albert Hall 25 26 Sep Jersey by Air 7 Days £729 45 22 Dec Christmas in Scotland 7 Days £749 26 23 Sep Chelsea Flower Show 2 Days £255 46 23 Dec Christmas in Lincolnshire 5 Days £575 Chelsea Flower Show 47 23 Dec Christmas in Exmouth 5 Days £575 26 24 Sep 3 Days £345 & Savill Garden Christmas in 48 23 Dec 5 Days £595 27 26 Sep Discover Lincolnshire 6 Days £529 Weston-super-Mare 27 27 Sep Littlecote 5 Days £499 49 27 Dec Twixmas in Paignton 4 Days £259

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We are pleased to offer group discounts to groups of 10 or more persons on any or our brochure holidays. Travel Safely – Covid-19 Reassurance Please enquire by contacting our office. The safety of our customers and staff is always our priority and we have implemented a wide range of safety Travel Agents measures to ensure you have a safe experience with us. Please visit our website for full details. You can book your brochure tour at any of the 11 Newells Travel offices throughout Cornwall and Devon. Coach seats for causes Alzheimer’s Society is the UK’s leading working harder than ever to ensure that dementia charity – as well as providing no-one faces the crisis alone – although practical support for the 850,000 families we are unable to carry out face to face living with dementia, we tirelessly visits, we have made thousands of campaign for change and also fund vital welfare and Companion calls and seen a research into cure and care. Those with huge increase in the number of visits to dementia have been the hardest hit by our website for guidance and help. the pandemic - more than a quarter of There are over 9000 people with a those who died with Covid in England dementia diagnosis in Cornwall – where and Wales had dementia - and families we have Dementia Support Workers and have struggled to visit loved ones in care a very popular Singing for the Brain homes or have seen them deteriorate group in Truro which currently runs with due to increased isolation. We have been great success via Zoom!

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01209 717152 l [email protected] l www.williams-travel.co.uk Tours 2021 Take a look at our last minute getaway tours for May & June 2021. Book now to avoid disappointment!

DATE HOLIDAY DAYS PRICE 17th May Beautiful Bournemouth 5 Days £399 Based at the Chine Hotel, this tour includes admission to Beaulieu and a ride on the Swanage Railway.

23rd May Norfolk Rails and Broads 6 Days £529 Based at the Best Western Brook Hotel Norwich, this tour includes a Broads cruise and a ride on the Poppy Line Railway.

31st May Cricket St Thomas 5 Days £449 Based at Warners Cricket St Thomas Hotel, this tour includes admission to Bennetts Water Garden and a visit to the Donkey Sanctuary.

6th June Weston-super-Mare 6 Days £529 Based at the Smiths Hotel, this tour includes admission to Bishops Palace, Wells and a guided tour at British Aerospace.

13th June RHS Bridgewater 5 Days £449 Based at the Hollin House Hotel, this tour includes admission to the new RHS Bridgewater garden, a Salford Quays Cruise, admission to Cascades Gardens, a visit to Hollies Farm Plant Centre and admission to the lovely Biddulph Grange.

20th June Historic Harrogate and York 6 Days £399 Based at the Old Swan Hotel Harrogate, this tour includes admission to Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Water Garden, admission to York Minster and admission to Bolton Abbey & Priory Church.

20th June Sunny Bognor Regis 5 Days £439 Based at the Best Western Beachcroft Hotel, this tour includes admission to Weald & Downland Museum which is home to TVs ‘The Repair Shop’, and admission to Petworth House.

27th June Dublin and Wicklow Gardens 6 Days £625 Based at the Royal Hotel, Bray this tour includes admission to Johnstown Castle, Gardens & Museum, admission to Powerscourt Gardens and admission to Mount Usher Gardens.

29th June Isle of Man 6 Days £649 Based at the Empress Hotel, Douglas this tour includes a ride on Isle of Man Steam Railway, admission to Port Erin Railway Museum, admission to Cregneash Folk Park, admission to Great Laxey Wheel and Mines Trail.

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Sezincote ? Cotswold Capers Garden Mystery Sunday 4th July 2021 Saturday 3rd July 2021 The gentle natural beauty of the Cotswolds evokes a Join us on a short weekend mystery trip to enjoy the serenity that justifies its protected landscape status. The summertime delights of not one but two different great rich tapestry of rolling meadows are dotted with historic British gardens. Topiary, walled, flower, rock, butterfly, sites, honey coloured cottages and traditional villages. whatever the garden type the summer months are the best time to see most displays flourishing in their own way with YOUR HOTEL Cotswold Hills. The house is set colour and vibrancy. The four star Mercure Gloucester in a picturesque water garden Bowden Hall Hotel sits in acres with seven pools, waterfalls, a of Cotswolds greenery on the grotto and a temple to Surya, the you’re a keen gardener or just YOUR HOTEL outskirts of Gloucester. Hindu Sun God. In the afternoon like to appreciate the beauty We will base this tour at a www.accor.com/hotel we visit the beautiful Cotswold welcoming three or four star of nature at its finest. In the town of Bourton on the Water. hotel that offers great food and afternoon we make our way back comfortable accommodation. to Cornwall, arriving home early Thursday Leaving Gloucester we ITINERARY ? in the evening. head for the spa city of Bath. This Sunday We depart Cornwall and unique feel-good city combines travel to Wells where there will vibrant contemporary culture with be time for lunch. Later we make a rich history and heritage. In the ITINERARY our way to our hotel. afternoon we begin our return to Saturday We travel from Cornwall. Cornwall to our mystery Monday Our day begins with destination enjoying time for a visit to Cogges Manor Farm, a leisurely lunch somewhere a living landscape with over a Tour Cost Includes Tour Cost Includes along our undisclosed route. We thousand years of history. We spend most of the afternoon at l Premier Class coach travel enjoy tea and cake here before l Premier Class coach travel l Free optional travel insurance l our selected garden venue so a ride through the beautiful Free optional travel insurance l 1 Night dinner, bed & breakfast l 4 Nights dinner, bed & breakfast that you have time to discover Cotswolds countryside. l Excursions as detailed l Excursions as detailed the green fingered secrets of the l Admission to two mystery gardens Tuesday The spa town of l Admission & tour of Cogges Manor gardeners who are entrusted l Free parking at depot Cheltenham is the most l Tea and cake at Cogges Manor with the care of the selected l Pick up points throughout Cornwall complete Regency town in l Ride on GWS Steam Railway horticultural haven. We arrive at Further Information Britain and we begin our day with l Admission & tour of Sezincote our hotel early in the evening and l l Limited number of single rooms time to explore. Later we have a Free parking at depot settle in before dinner. at no supplement ride on the Gloucestershire and l Pick up points throughout Cornwall Sunday After a restful night we l Limited pick ups available on Warwickshire Steam Railway, a Further Information this tour check out of our hotel and make heritage line on part of the old l Single rooms available at a l £75 non-refundable deposit our way to our second included Great Western Railway line. supplement of £100 per person l Balance due 6 weeks prior to travel l garden. The outdoor space will Home pick up £12 per person l Gardens may not be suitable for Wednesday A unique experience l £75 non-refundable deposit be a delightful place to while anyone with mobility problems today as we visit Sezincote, a l Balance due 6 weeks prior to travel away a summer morning whether Mughal Indian palace set in the

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Flower Show Hampton Court Flower Flower Show Show & Kew Gardens Hampton Court Friday 9th July 2021 Inspirational show gardens, country crafts and fine dining Flower Show with dazzling floral displays are all of the things that make RHS Hampton Court Flower Show one of the most popular Thursday 8th July 2021 events that London plays host to. Whilst enjoying world class horticultural delights we also visit the wonderful Royal Botanic Gardens Kew. Experience the world’s largest annual flower show in the setting of one of London’s most historic royal palaces. The one of London’s most beautiful RHS creates a magnificent celebration of all that is garden YOUR HOTEL locations, the Royal Botanical related. Explore a diverse and beautiful range of gardens The four star Holiday Inn London Heathrow M4 is a contemporary Gardens, Kew. The world’s and get tips and tools that will allow you to create your and welcoming establishment largest collection of living plants, own oasis! with spacious public areas. this UNESCO World Heritage www.ihg.com Site features 326 acres of diverse plant life from across the globe. YOUR HOTEL but a few. Look out for the Journey through glasshouses The four star Holiday Inn London, celebrity guests and speakers and landscapes shaped over Heathrow M4 is a contemporary, ready to impart their horticultural ITINERARY 250 years of history. During the welcoming hotel. secrets. We leave the show at Friday We leave Cornwall early in afternoon we begin our return www.ihg.com 4pm to travel home. the morning and after a morning break, head to the unique journey and arrive home in the American Museum Garden evening. to explore the new American ITINERARY Garden. Here remnants of the Thursday Making an early start Tour Cost Includes old Italianate pleasure garden we travel to the Bristol area l Premier Class coach travel has been incorporated into the where we have time for lunch in l Free optional travel insurance developed gardens which feature the excellent Cadbury Garden l 2 Nights dinner, bed & breakfast Tour Cost Includes a replica of George Washington’s Centre. As well as the superb l Excursions as detailed l Premier Class coach travel garden at Mount Vernon. Later range of gardening items there l Admission to American Museum l Free optional travel insurance we continue on to our hotel. is also a craft centre, gifts and Garden l 1 Night dinner, bed & breakfast l Ticket for Hampton Court shopping village. Later we travel Saturday Following breakfast we l Excursions as detailed Flower Show onto our hotel. make our way to Hampton Court l Ticket for Hampton Court l Admission to Kew Gardens Flower Show for a full day at the show. As well Friday Following breakfast we l Free parking at depot l Limited up points throughout as the stunning floral displays, make our way to the magnificent l Pick up points throughout Cornwall Cornwall you can learn about growing your Hampton Court for a full day at Further Information Further Information own fruit and vegetables, get the show. As well as the stunning l Limited number of single rooms l Limited number of single rooms tips on gardening in a changing at no supplement floral displays, you can enjoy at no supplement climate and shop for garden l Home pick up £12 per person the rose marquee, innovative l £75 non-refundable deposit products. l £75 non-refundable deposit conceptual gardens and the l Balance due 6 weeks prior to travel l Balance due 6 weeks prior to travel plant heritage marquee to name Sunday This morning we visit

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Brighton Beach

Brighton & Crufts Bluebell Railway Sunday 11th July 2021 Crufts Dog Show

Brighton is a creative town that combines the traditional Friday 16th July 2021 seaside holiday with iconic sights and a vibrant atmosphere. Our tour is based in the perfect location to Take this opportunity to visit the world’s largest dog enjoy sunny East Sussex. show. Featuring unique dog events, competitions and demonstrations, all culminating in the world famous best in show. This is known as a celebration of every aspect of YOUR HOTEL Wednesday We travel along the role that our beloved dogs play in our lives. There are the coast to Newhaven and The three star standard The Old over 400 stands with special treats and offers as well as discover the hidden secrets Ship Hotel is a grand Georgian an arena jam packed with agility, displays and exciting building located just metres from of Newhaven Fort. Cloaked in competitions! Brighton town and seafront. mystery and protected by its www.oldshipbrighton.co.uk impressive ramparts, the fort has been keeping secrets for YOUR HOTEL related merchandise as well as over a century. Later we visit The four star Mercure Birmingham the famous showing to select Eastbourne a popular Victorian ITINERARY North Barons Court Hotel offers a Britain’s finest dogs. We depart beach resort. Sunday We depart Cornwall in handy location and contemporary, at 5.00pm to make our way back the morning and travel to East Thursday After breakfast we comfortable accommodation. to Cornwall arriving home later in Sussex arriving in time to settle begin the journey home to www.baronscourt-hotel.co.uk the evening. in before dinner. Cornwall arriving in the evening. Monday Today we enjoy a ride on the Bluebell Railway, the ITINERARY UK’s first preserved standard Tour Cost Includes Friday Leaving Cornwall gauge passenger railway. in the morning we travel to l Premier Class coach travel Tour Cost Includes Birmingham. On the way we The route takes us through l Free optional travel insurance l Premier Class coach travel beautiful Sussex countryside l 4 Nights dinner, bed & breakfast will stop in the maritime city of l Free optional travel insurance from Sheffield Park Station to l Welcome drink on arrival Bristol for lunch and free time to l 1 Night dinner, bed & breakfast Kingscote Station and back. l Excursions as detailed enjoy the harbourside or Cabots l Welcome drink on arrival During the day we also visit the l Ride on Bluebell Railway Circus. Later we continue our l Excursions as detailed pretty town of Lewes which has l Admission to Newhaven Fort journey to Birmingham and then l Admission to Crufts a significant history stretching l Free parking at depot settle into our hotel. l Free parking at depot back to Saxon times l Pick up points throughout Cornwall Saturday After an early l Limited pick up points Further Information throughout Cornwall Tuesday Today is free to explore breakfast our coach will take l Single rooms available at a Further Information the colourful vibrant town of us to the NEC and our day will supplement of £120 per person Brighton. You could see the town be free to enjoy the biggest l Single rooms available at a l Home pick up £12 per person supplement of £18 per person and coastline from above on the l dog show in the world. There £75 non-refundable deposit l £75 non-refundable deposit i360, stroll around the Lanes or l will be canine displays, expert Balance due 6 weeks prior to travel l Balance due 6 weeks prior to travel enjoy time on the colourful pier. advice and a host of doggy

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Bernina Express, Swiss Alps

Davos/Klosters card. Perhaps Germany for our overnight stay Rails of Switzerland take the Gotschnagrat cable car at Victors Residenz, Saarlouis. to travel up the mountain above Thursday After breakfast we Klosters for dramatic views over Wednesday 14th July 2021 travel on to our last overnight the valley. hotel, the Altia Hotel, Lille. Monday We make our way to Klosters is well known for being the winter playground Friday Today we make our way Tiefencastel station for the of the Royals and has remained the rural part of to Calais for our ferry crossing highlight of our tour. A trip on to Dover and then begin our the Graubünden, retaining its romantic village-like the Bernina Express. A one-way journey home. atmosphere. As we explore this chic region, we take a journey through the mountains journey across the Alps in the most spectacular way on to Tirano, Italy. We traverse the Bernina Express Railway. viaducts and glide past mountain streams and picture postcard Tour Cost Includes villages. The train climbs up to l Premier Class coach travel Friday Today we head into YOUR HOTEL the spectacular Bernina Pass, l Free optional travel insurance The four star Silvretta Parkhotel Switzerland and to the lovely and affords unforgettable views l Ferry crossings village of Klosters where we is located in the heart of Klosters of incredible alpine landscapes. l 9 Nights dinner, bed & breakfast settle into our accommodation, and combines tradition with Our coach will meet us in Tirano l Nightly speciality themed buffets the Silvretta Parkhotel. elegance and excellent facilities. for our return trip by coach to our at main hotel www.silvretta.ch/en/home l Welcome drink on arrival at hotel Saturday Davos will be hotel. l Excursions as detailed todays destination. Set in the Tuesday A scenic drive l Ride on Bernina Express Railway Landwasser Valley, the town through the ruggedly romantic l Admission to Albula Railway ITINERARY is reputed to be the highest in countryside to Bergün where we Museum Wednesday We leave Cornwall Europe and our Davos/Klosters l visit the Albula Railway Museum Ride on Rhaetian Bahn Railway and travel to Dover for our card allows us to board the l Complimentary Davos/Klosters before embarking on a rail ferry crossing to Calais before Schatzalp funicular railway to inclusive travel card journey from Bergün to St Moritz. continuing to our overnight hotel, the botanical gardens containing l Free parking at depot This journey takes us through the Altia Hotel, Lille. flower species from all over l Pick up points throughout Cornwall a series of magnificent circular the world. We also see the Further Information Thursday Our journey takes tunnels as the train descends l Single rooms available at a us out of France and on to the Jakobshorn Mountain before along either side of the famous supplement of £198 per person inspiring city of Luxembourg. returning to our hotel in Klosters. gorge. There is then time to l Home pick up £12 per person Here we have time in the beautiful Sunday Our day is at leisure explore this stylish resort that l £100 non-refundable deposit and compact old town. Later in Klosters, giving us time to sits high above sea level. l PASSPORTS ARE REQUIRED we make our way to the Victors explore the serene village and FOR THIS TOUR Wednesday We leave Residenz Hotel at Saarlouis. beautiful local area using our l Balance due 6 weeks prior to travel Switzerland and travel to

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Snowdon

North Wales & Llandudno Sunday 18th July 2021

Cadbury World Llandudno is a popular holiday destination set in a bay nestling between the headlands of the ‘Great and Little Ormes’. It has a traditional and welcoming ambience and Cadbury & Birmingham offers the opportunity for us to explore the magnificence of Snowdonia and the rugged beauty of North Wales. Friday 16th July 2021 YOUR HOTEL Snowdon, this spectacular train Take this opportunity to enjoy visits to two great cities in The award winning St Kilda Hotel ride is the journey of a lifetime to one weekend as well as discovering the story of Bournville is situated in an enviable seafront the rooftop of Wales. position neaar the town and pier. at the excellent Cadbury World attraction! A chocolate Thursday Our day begins with a www.stkilda.co.uk lovers delight that delves into the history of this much visit to the lovely city of Chester. loved brand. Stroll the complete city walls and see beautiful timbered houses ITINERARY and impressive goblin towers. YOUR HOTEL discover the fascinating history Sunday We make an early Later we visit Ruthin Gaol to The four star Mercure Birmingham of Bournville with a heritage departure from Cornwall and see what life was really like in a North Barons Court Hotel offers a tour, interactive exhibitions and travel to North Wales. Victorian prison. handy location and contemporary, afternoon tea. At the end of our Monday This morning we make comfortable accommodation. visit we begin our journey back Friday We have our final day at our way to the Royal town of www.baronscourt-hotel.co.uk to Cornwall arriving home late in leisure to enjoy Llandudno. the evening. Caernarfon where the mighty castle commands the lion’s share Saturday After breakfast we of attention. After time to look make our way back to Cornwall. ITINERARY around the scenic waterside Friday Leaving Cornwall town we cross the Menai Strait in the morning we travel to Tour Cost Includes to the lovely Isle of Anglesey, Birmingham. On the way we known for its beautiful beaches will stop in the maritime city of l Premier Class coach travel Tour Cost Includes l and ancient sites. Bristol for lunch and free time to Free optional travel insurance l Premier Class coach travel l 1 Night dinner, bed & breakfast l enjoy the harbourside or Cabots Tuesday Today will be at leisure Free optional travel insurance l Welcome hot drink on arrival l Circus. Later we continue our to enjoy Llandudno, maybe take 6 Nights dinner, bed & breakfast l Excursions as detailed l journey to Birmingham and then a ride on the tram up the Great Excursions as detailed l Admission to Cadbury World l Ride on Snowdon Mountain settle into our hotel Orme for spectacular views l Heritage tour and afternoon tea Railway across the bay. Saturday After breakfast our at Cadbury World l Admission to Ruthin Gaol l coach will take us into the heart Free parking at depot Wednesday A leisurely drive l Free parking at depot l Limited pick up points l of Birmingham city. There is so through the dramatic Snowdonia Pick up points throughout Cornwall throughout Cornwall National Park visiting Betws-y- Further Information much to explore in this is known Further Information for its museums, shops, canals, Coed and the Pass of Llanberis. l Single rooms available at a l Single rooms available at a fine food. We have time here This wonderful area boasts vast supplement of £30 per person supplement of £18 per person before our coach meets us to vistas of natural beauty and l Home pick up £12 per person l £75 non-refundable deposit unique scenery. During the day l £75 non-refundable deposit take us to the excellent Cadbury l Balance due 6 weeks prior to travel l Balance due 6 weeks prior to travel World. We have an afternoon to we take a trip to the summit of

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Samlesbury Hall

Traditional Lancashire Highclere Friday 22nd July 2021

Discover the traditional county of Lancashire. Downton & Windsor Its surprising mix of beauty, history and legend manifests as a proud yet very friendly area. We discover these Friday 23rd July 2021 diverse elements through a range of excellent excursions. With its period costumes and aristocratic characters, Downton Abbey has become a much loved and familiar YOUR HOTEL Sunday A short ride from name as it brought a Britain of yesteryear into the homes the hotel brings us to the The three star Preston Leyland of today. This tour allows us to enjoy the magnificent Hotel, BW Signature Collection Chocolate House in Blackburn. house and gardens as well as a visit to the spectacular has a great atmosphere and We enjoy a chocolate making unique touches. demonstration, along with Windsor Castle. www.bestwestern.co.uk/hotels refreshments and samples to tantalise our taste buds. In the YOUR HOTEL history of this stunning home afternoon we have a guided tour The three star Holiday Inn and its inspiring landscaped of historic Samlesbury Hall, a ITINERARY Reading South is conveniently gardens. As you stroll around fabulous half-timbered black and Thursday Leaving in the morning situated for our visits on this tour. the house you will be walking in white medieval house that tells we travel to Lancashire and the www.hireadingsouthhotel.co.uk the shadows of your favourite tales of intrigue and witchcraft. Preston Leyland Hotel. characters. Monday We make the journey Friday Today we explore the Monday After breakfast we make back to Cornwall. ancient city of Lancaster. Here ITINERARY our way to the spa city of Bath we can visit the castle and Friday We depart Cornwall in the allowing time to explore and museums to uncover the local, Tour Cost Includes morning and travel to Reading enjoy lunch before our return to ancient stories. After time for with a break for lunch on the Cornwall. l Premier Class coach travel lunch we continue north to way. We settle into our hotel late l Free optional travel insurance Carnforth and Leighton Hall, the in the afternoon. l 4 Nights dinner, bed & breakfast ancestral home of the renowned l Welcome drink on arrival Saturday Today we visit the Gillow furniture family. We have l Excursions as detailed oldest and largest occupied Tour Cost Includes a guided tour to discover the l Guided tour of Leighton Hall castle in the world, Windsor l Premier Class coach travel history of the hall. l Refreshments at Leighton Hall Castle. The castle remains a l Free optional travel insurance l Ride on East Lancashire Railway Saturday We make our way to working palace today and The l 3 Nights dinner, bed & breakfast l Admission to Rochdale Pioneer Queen uses it as both a private Rawtenstall where we join the Museum l Excursions as detailed home and an official royal l East Lancashire Railway and l Chocolate House Experience Admission to Windsor Castle residence. There will also be l enjoy a ride along the Irwell Valley l Guided tour of Samlesbury Hall Admission to Highclere Castle l to Bury. There is time to look l Free parking at depot time to enjoy the royal town of Free parking at depot l around and have lunch before l Pick up points throughout Cornwall Windsor. Pick up points throughout Cornwall our afternoon visit to Rochdale. Further Information Further Information Sunday Our day will be spent It was here in 1844 that the l l Single rooms available at a at Highclere Castle. Following Single rooms available at a Rochdale Pioneers started the supplement of £69 per person supplement of £60 per person the premier of the long awaited l Co-op movement, and we visit l Home pick up £12 per person Home pick up £12 per person Downton Abbey movie we are l the museum to discover how the l £75 non-refundable deposit £75 non-refundable deposit excited to be exploring ‘behind l movement grew. l Balance due 6 weeks prior to travel Balance due 6 weeks prior to travel the scenes’ and the very real

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Shanklin Old Village

Canterbury Isle of Wight Sunday 25th July 2021 Kent Fruits & Finery Monday 26th July 2021 The Isle of Wight is a mixture of fabulous attractions and spectacular scenery. From our base in the lovely town of A tour of discovery to see why the Garden of England Ryde, superbly situated overlooking the sparkling waters really earns its name. From craft ales to fine fruits and of the Solent, we explore the island. historic luxury homes and gardens.

YOUR HOTEL of Ryde. The town has many YOUR HOTEL Thursday Today we take on The three star Royal Esplanade attractions and delights. A charming four-star hotel in the exploration of Favershams Hotel is a beautiful Victorian listed Thursday Our excursion today Chatham, the Bridgewood Manor finest. We have a guided tour building situated on the sea front. takes us to lovely Shanklin Old is the perfect destination for us of Brogdale and the National www.royalesplanadehotel.co.uk Village which contains some of to enjoy as we explore the scenic Fruit Collection where over four the oldest dwellings on the Island. surroundings of the area. thousand varieties of fruit trees We also visit the islands prettiest www.bridgewoodmanorhotel.com flourish. We also have a guided ITINERARY village, Godshill. In the afternoon tour of the beautiful 18th century Sunday We travel from Cornwall we visit the Isle of Wight Zoo, Belmont House. We complete our to Hampshire and board the ferry a sanctuary inside the former ITINERARY day with a visit to Macknade Fine for the Isle of Wight. Upon arrival Sandown Fort on the coastline. Monday Joining our coach in the Foods, a foodie heaven. on the island we make our way to morning we travel to Kent and Ryde and our hotel. Friday After a good breakfast we Friday Sadly we leave Kent and depart for the short drive to the arrive at the Bridgewood Manor make our way back to Cornwall. Monday A full day excursion ferry and then return to Cornwall Hotel late in the afternoon to “Round the Island” travelling arriving home early evening. enjoy a welcome hot drink. along “The Back of the Wight” Tuesday Today we take a step Tour Cost Includes from Sandown via Ventnor to the into the past with a visit to the l Premier Class coach travel famous Needles allowing time for iconic World Heritage Site of l Free optional travel insurance lunch. We continue our journey Tour Cost Includes Canterbury. A stroll around l 4 Nights dinner, bed & breakfast via Yarmouth to Cowes where l Premier Class coach travel l this much loved city will reveal Welcome drink on arrival some breathtaking scenery is l Free optional travel insurance l a host of stunning treasures. Nightly half price drink promotion guaranteed. l Ferry crossings l Excursions as detailed In the afternoon we visit the l 5 Nights dinner, bed & breakfast l Tour of Shepherd Neame Brewery Tuesday Stepping into the Shepherd Neame Brewery, the l Welcome drink on arrival l Guided tour of Brogdale footsteps of royalty we visit the oldest brewery in England. A l Excursions as detailed l Guided tour of Belmont House beautiful Osborne House. The guided tour reveals the ancient l Admission to Osborne House l Visit to Macknade Fine Foods l art of brewing and we also get to former home of Queen Victoria Admission to Whippingham Church l Free parking at depot and Prince Albert is designed in l Admission to Isle of Wight Zoo sample the wares. l Pick up points throughout Cornwall an Italian Renaissance palazzo l Free parking at depot Wednesday We enjoy the Further Information and is surrounded by beautiful l Pick up points throughout Cornwall Kent coast today with a visit to l Single rooms available at a gardens. We also visit the Further Information the seaside harbour towns of supplement of £119 per person beautiful church at Whippingham l l Limited number of single rooms Whitstable and Margate. There Home pick up £12 per person where the full history is told at at no supplement l is a unique welcoming and retro £75 non-refundable deposit the visitors centre. l Home pick up £12 per person l All singles and sole occupancy feel to these towns which all l £75 non-refundable deposit twin/double Wednesday Today is free to boast miles of low chalk cliffs and l Balance due 6 weeks prior to travel l Balance due 6 weeks prior to travel explore the Victorian town secluded, unspoilt sandy bays.

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Wild Atlantic Way

trap tour to see the highlights Irelands West Coast before having a break for lunch. Tour Cost Includes In the afternoon our stunning l Premier Class coach travel return cruise takes us via the l Free optional travel insurance Sunday 1st August 2021 l Cliffs of Moher. Ferry crossings l 6 Nights dinner, bed & breakfast Join us on a journey of discovery combining Irelands Wild Thursday Today we visit Galway, l Welcome drink on arrival at a harbour city where the River each hotel Atlantic Way with the iconic Cliffs of Moher and the Aran Corrib meets the Atlantic Ocean. l Excursions as detailed Islands. This is the perfect tour to soak up the dramatic The city’s hub is 18th-century l Scattery Island Cruise scenery and historic sites of Ireland. Eyre Square, a popular and l 1 Hour walking tour of Scattery traditional meeting spot. The Island l Admission and tour of Foynes latter part of our afternoon is the city known to be home to Flying Boat Museum YOUR HOTEL free to explore the quaint town of Treacys West County Hotel, Ennis Irish crafts. There will be time l Irish coffee at Foynes Flying Ennis. Boat Museum is a friendly and contemporary for an early lunch before we l Aran Island Cruise three star hotel which boasts a continue to Ennis and settle into Friday We leave Treacys Hotel l Pony and trap tour of Aran Island traditional Irish bar with live music. our hotel. and cross Ireland to visit its l Free parking at depot www.treacyswestcounty.com oldest city Waterford. Our Tuesday Our day begins with l Pick up points throughout Cornwall afternoon is free to discover a cruise to Scattery Island. We Further Information its wealth of history, visit any have a guided walking tour of l Single rooms available at a of the excellent museums, see ITINERARY this uninhabited land that is supplement of £139 per person the impressive architecture or Sunday We depart Cornwall steeped in legend and home to l Home pick up £12 per person visit the world famous House early in the morning and travel an ancient monastery, lighthouse l £100 non-refundable deposit of Waterford Crystal. Later we to Pembroke where we catch and artillery battery. There will l PHOTOGRAPHIC ID REQUIRED check into the Talbot Hotel, FOR THIS TOUR our ferry to Rosslare. Once on be free time before returning to Wexford. l Balance due 6 weeks prior to travel Irish turf we make our way to our the mainland where we board overnight hotel, the Talbot Hotel our coach and take the ferry to Saturday Following an early Wexford. Tarbet. Here we have a visit to breakfast we leave our hotel and Monday Leaving Wexford Foynes Flying Boat museum with travel the short distance to the we visit the medieval city of guided tour and Irish coffee. ferry port where we make the Rosslare to Pembroke crossing. Kilkenney where ancient walls Wednesday Making our way to We then continue our journey to surround medieval sites. Explore the dramatic Wild Atlantic Way, Cornwall arriving home later in Irelands Medieval Mile and we board the Doolin ferry to Aran the evening. discover the traditional flair of Island. Here we have a pony and

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Windermere Torquay Lake District Delights Torquay English Riviera Sunday 1st August 2021 Sunday 1st August 2021 England’s Lake District and Cumbria need little Torquay holds a perfect position on the scenic Jurassic introduction. The contrasting moorlands, mountains and Coast. This tour offers plenty of time to enjoy the relaxed fells are each stunning in their own way. A summer visit classic ambience of the seaside town whilst staying at one to this delightful region of lakes and mountains will give of the most welcoming hotels that the town has to offer. wonderful lifelong memories.

landscape. In the afternoon we YOUR HOTEL Later in the afternoon, we return YOUR HOTEL The two star Howden Court visit Moretonhampstead Motor The three star Cumbria Grand via Coniston Water. Hotel is a Trip Advisor Hotel of Museum, home to a collection of Hotel is set in private gardens Wednesday We head into the Excellence located near Torquay’s vintage and classic vehicles as overlooking Morecambe Bay. North of the Lake District, popular town and seafront. well as artefacts and automobilia. www.strathmorehotels- travelling via Glenridding and www.howdencourthotel.co.uk cumbriagrand.com Friday This morning we visit Ullswater until we reach Keswick, the bustling and beautiful the capital of the North Lakes harbourside town of Brixham. It area. We enjoy lunch here before ITINERARY is the heart of England’s seafood ITINERARY a visit to the Lakes Distillery Sunday We travel from Cornwall industry. This afternoon is free to Sunday We depart Cornwall where we go behind the scenes to Torquay and arrive during the enjoy Torquay. in the morning and travel to at this state-of-the-art distillery afternoon to a warm welcome. Cumbria, arriving in time to settle to see the Whiskymaker’s unique Saturday After breakfast in before dinner. approach come to life. Monday Later this morning we begin our journey home, we board a boat for a one hour stopping in the riverside town of Monday This morning we make Thursday We leave the Lake cruise along the incredible Dartmouth on the way. We arrive our way to the market town of District and make the journey Jurassic shoreline to Teignmouth. home late in the afternoon. Kendal, home to the famous ‘mint home to Cornwall. There will be time to enjoy this cake’ and a host of historical lovely harbour town. In the buildings and views. In the afternoon we journey along the afternoon, we travel to Sizergh Tour Cost Includes coast to Dawlish. Castle, a beautiful medieval l Premier Class coach travel house, with rich gardens and Tour Cost Includes Tuesday Today we visit Bicton l Free optional travel insurance estate. l Premier Class coach travel Park Gardens. With over sixty l 6 Nights dinner, bed & breakfast l Free optional travel insurance acres to explore, many rare and l Excursions as detailed Tuesday Today we head for l l 4 Nights dinner, bed & breakfast beautiful species, a glass house Jurassic Coast Cruise the lakeside, first stopping at l l Admission to Bicton Park Gardens Excursions as detailed and a train ride there is plenty to Bowness-on-Windermere to l Admission to Sizergh Castle l Admission to Moretonhampstead fill an enjoyable day. enjoy the beautiful landscapes l Tour & Tasting at Lakes Distillery Motor Museum l surrounding Lake Windermere l Free parking at depot Wednesday Our day will be free Free parking at depot l during our stop. There is time l Pick up points throughout Cornwall to enjoy Torquay. Pick up points throughout Cornwall to relax and perhaps visit the Further Information Further Information Thursday A coach tour into the l Beatrix Potter museum before l Single rooms available at a Limited number of single rooms beautiful Dartmoor National we continue to Ambleside, taking supplement of £64 per person at no supplement Park to see spectacular l in the picturesque town with l Home pick up £12 per person Home pick up £12 per person scenery and the Dartmoor l its wide variety of independent l £75 non-refundable deposit £75 non-refundable deposit ponies roaming its craggy l stores, museums and cafés. l Balance due 6 weeks prior to travel Balance due 6 weeks prior to travel

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Edinburgh Tattoo North Yorkshire Moors Railway Edinburgh Tattoo Humberside & Moors Thursday 5th August 2021 Monday 9th August 2021

The lush undulating farmland of East Yorkshire meets the The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo is an unforgettable sea at its capital Hull, a cosmopolitan port and City of spectacle! It is a unique and memorable celebration Culture. On our engaging new tour we explore this often of music, dance and military pageantry. As well as this forgotten county as well as stepping into the rugged North magical highlight, we also enjoy a number of excursions to Yorkshire Moors countryside. take in some truly magnificent Scottish scenery.

and historic property situated in a YOUR HOTEL Scotland’s oldest settlements it YOUR HOTEL The four star Hull Humber View dramatic clifftop position. The King Robert Hotel is situated has a wealth of history to explore. Hotel, Best Western Signature on the outskirts of historic Stirling. Friday Our first stop today will Tuesday Leaving our hotel we Collection boasts sweeping views www.kingroberthotel.co.uk be the Grimsby Fishing Heritage tour through the Cumbrian of the famous Humber Bridge. Centre where the excellent countryside. We have a break in www.bestwestern.co.uk exhibitions take us back to the Bowness, on the banks of Lake 1950s trawlermen. Later we ITINERARY Windermere before travelling on move on to Cleethorpes and Thursday We depart Cornwall to Preston for an overnight stop ITINERARY have a ride along the picturesque and travel to The Holiday Inn. at The Holiday Inn. Monday Leaving Cornwall, we Humberside coast on the Friday After breakfast we Wednesday We leave Preston travel to East Yorkshire. Cleethorpes Coast Light Railway. continue our journey north. and make our way back to Tuesday York will be todays Saturday We join our coach for We visit the famous Gretna Cornwall arriving home during destination, one of England’s the journey back to Cornwall. Green and then travel on to our the evening. finest and most beautiful historic mainstay hotel. cities. The compact centre has Tour Cost Includes Tour Cost Includes Saturday A free morning to many wonderful things to see relax before enjoying lunch at l Premier Class coach travel including York Minster. l Premier Class coach travel our hotel. We make our way to l Free optional travel insurance l Free optional travel insurance l Wednesday Today we make our l Edinburgh where there is time 5 Nights dinner, bed & breakfast 5 Nights dinner, bed & breakfast l way into the North Yorkshire l at leisure before the evening 1 Night lunch, bed and breakfast Welcome drink on arrival l Welcome tea & scone on arrival Moors to join the North Yorkshire l Excursions as detailed performance of the Tattoo. Held l Excursions as detailed Moors Railway for a journey to l Ride on NYM Railway in the grounds of Edinburgh l Ticket for Edinburgh Tattoo Whitby and return. We board at l Admission to Sewerby Hall Gardens Castle this unforgettable evening l Cruise on Loch Katrine Pickering, travel behind heritage l Admission to Grimsby Fishing offers military ceremony, theatre l Free parking at depot locomotives and delight in the Heritage Centre and dance. l l Pick up points throughout Cornwall beauty of this national park. We Ride on Cleethorpes Coast Light Railway Sunday Following breakfast we Further Information enjoy time in the town of Whitby. l Free parking at depot enjoy a tour of the Trossachs l Single rooms available at a Thursday This morning we travel l Pick up points throughout Cornwall and visit the Scottish towns of supplement of £103 per person l to the coast and visit the town Further Information Callander and Aberfoyle. In the Home pick up £12 per person l known as the ‘lobster capital of l Single rooms available at a afternoon we visit Loch Katrine TATTOO NOT SUITABLE FOR ANYONE WITH WALKING Europe’. Bridlington has lovely supplement of £89 per person and include a cruise. DIFFICULTIES promenades and a traditional l Home pick up £12 per person Monday Our tour will take us to l £75 non-refundable deposit ambience. Later we visit Sewerby l £75 non-refundable deposit the ‘fair city’ of Perth. As one of l Balance due 6 weeks prior to travel Hall, Gardens and Zoo. A unique l Balance due 6 weeks prior to travel

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Lavenham Trentham A Taste of East Anglia Glorious Staffordshire Monday 9th August 2021 Thursday 12th August 2021

Unfurling gently eastwards, the vast flatlands of East An exploration of the beautiful county of Staffordshire Anglia are a rich web of lush farmland, melancholy fens and its array of attractions. This unique holiday offers a and sparkling rivers. We enjoy a visit to some of the tastier nightly a la carte menu. Enjoy fine dining at leisure whilst local attractions and delight in the inspirational villages. savouring a glass of wine each evening.

parterres, fountains, rose YOUR HOTEL which displays a rich and proud YOUR HOTEL The Doubletree by Hilton Stoke borders, rivers of grass and a The three star Best Western history. on Trent Moat House is a four star floral prairie just to name a few of Ipswich Hotel is set in the Thursday Today we visit the hotel incorporating Etruria Hall. the delights. Designed by a host countryside on the outskirts of home of horseracing, the www.hilton.com of famous garden greats there is Ipswich town. National Horseracing Centre also a shopping village and the www.bestwestern.co.uk at Newmarket and learn about vast Trentham Garden Centre to the history of ‘The Sport of ITINERARY enjoy. In the afternoon we head Kings’. Later we head for Bury St Thursday We board our coach in back to our hotel for a delicious ITINERARY Edmunds, famous for the Abbey the morning to make our way to cream tea. Monday Departing from Gardens and its connections with Staffordshire. Tea and biscuits will Monday Following breakfast Cornwall in the morning we Dickens. be served on arrival at our hotel. travel to East Anglia. Early in the we begin our journey home to Friday This morning we begin evening we arrive at the Best Friday Our day begins in beautiful Cornwall. our journey back to Cornwall Western Ipswich Hotel. Lichfield. This historic city arriving home in the evening. has an abundance of fantastic Tour Cost Includes Tuesday Our day begins with period architecture. There will l Premier Class coach travel a scenic morning tour of pretty Tour Cost Includes be time to have lunch before l Free optional travel insurance Suffolk villages including the l Premier Class coach travel we visit the National Memorial l 4 Nights A la Carte dinner, bed & medieval village of Lavenham breakfast l Free optional travel insurance Arboretum, a year-round centre and the picture postcard villages l Welcome drink on arrival l 4 Nights dinner, bed & breakfast of Remembrance with thought- of Cavendish and Clare. Our l Glass of wine with dinner l Excursions as detailed provoking memorials. tour ends at Steeple Bumpstead l l Welcome drink on arrival Cream tea on one afternoon l where we visit the Chocolate l Experience with Chocolate Lady Saturday Today we visit the Excursions as detailed Lady and learn the art of making and cream tea National Trust owned Little l Visit to National Memorial Arboretum handmade chocolates followed l Visit to Tiptree Jam Museum Moreton Hall. This ‘wonky’ tudor l by an afternoon cream tea. with cream tea treasure is set in a small pretty Admission to Little Moreton Hall l l Ride on Rudyard Lake Railway Admission to National Horse garden and has had a fascinating, Wednesday This morning we Racing Centre l Admission to Trentham Gardens chequered history. In the head south into Essex to visit the l Free parking at depot l Free parking at depot afternoon we visit Rudyard Lake Wilkin’s Tiptree Jam Museum. l Pick up points throughout Cornwall l Pick up points throughout Cornwall and take a ride on the miniature Here we learn the story of Further Information Further Information railway alongside the lake. the famous jam brand before l Limited number of single rooms l Single rooms available at a sampling it with an enjoyable at no supplement Sunday This morning we begin supplement of £80 per person cream tea. This afternoon we l Home pick up £12 per person with a visit to the award-winning l Home pick up £12 per person have time in Ipswich, the oldest l £75 non-refundable deposit Trentham Gardens where we l £75 non-refundable deposit Anglo-Saxon town in England l Balance due 6 weeks prior to travel can see the grand Italianate l Balance due 6 weeks prior to travel

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Pullman Carriage Isles of Scilly Royal Windsor Express Isles of Scilly Sunday 15th August 2021 Monday 16th August 2021 Experience the royal treatment with this brand new tour A unique opportunity to travel to this beautiful cluster encompassing a visit to the Royal residence of Clarence of nearby islands. As you step onto the island, you will House, currently home to HRH Prince Charles and a feel like you have stepped into another world. It’s natural magical steam train ride from London Waterloo to Royal wonders, distinctive landscape and sub-tropical flora and Windsor, taking in the scenery whilst enjoying freshly fauna make it the perfect place to experience island life. prepared food on board.

or visit the world famous Tresco YOUR HOTEL and heads out to the countryside YOUR HOTEL We stay at the two star Bell Abbey Garden. For many the The four star Holiday Inn at Windsor. Enjoy a delicious, Rock Hotel, St Marys which is a main attraction of the island Brentford Lock Hotel is a freshly prepared brunch served welcoming hotel in a pleasant is the opportunity to walk the contemporary hotel which sits at your table during the journey. location just a stones throw from unspoilt, untouched and truly beside the Grand Union Canal. Our afternoon will be free to the islands lovely beaches. peaceful paths. www.hibrentfordlock.co.uk enjoy Royal Windsor town. www.bellrockhotel.co.uk Thursday After breakfast we Wednesday We leave London check out of our hotel and have a in the morning and begin our few more hours to have lunch and ITINERARY journey home. Bath will make ITINERARY enjoy island life before we catch Sunday Leaving Cornwall in the an ideal place for a lunch break Monday We sail from Penzance the late afternoon ferry back to morning we have a stop in the enroute. We arrive home during in the morning and make the Penzance. attractive city of Salisbury on the the evening. crossing to the Isles of Scilly. way to Brentford. We settle into On arrival at around midday our hotel before dinner. there will be time for lunch in Tour Cost Includes Monday Our coach will take us the town whilst our luggage will l Coach travel into the centre of London today be transported to our hotel. You Tour Cost Includes l Return ferry crossings and whilst here we have a guided can check in to your room in the l Free optional travel insurance l Premier Class coach travel tour of Clarence House, the royal afternoon and settle into the l 3 Nights dinner, bed & breakfast l Free optional travel insurance residence located on the Mall hotel before dinner. l Return luggage transfer l 3 Nights dinner, bed & breakfast which is home to the Prince of (ferry to hotel) l Excursions as detailed Tuesday Today we will join Wales and Duchess of Cornwall. l Excursions as detailed l Guided tour of Clarence House a local coach and have an There will also be a coach tour of l Introductory coach tour of l Ride on Royal Windsor Steam introductory tour of the island St Marys the London sights and free time Express complete with interesting l Free parking at depot in Covent Garden. l Brunch on Royal Windsor Steam l Express commentary. Your time will then Pick up points throughout Cornwall Tuesday After a leisurely l Free parking at depot be free to enjoy this beautiful Further Information breakfast we make our way to l Pick up points throughout Cornwall island. l Limited number of single rooms Waterloo Station for our steam at no supplement Further Information Wednesday You now have a full train ride to Royal Windsor. l Home pick up £12 per person l Single rooms available at a day to independently explore the Sit back in your comfortable l £75 non-refundable deposit supplement of £129 per person delights of this wonderful group Pullman carriage for a ninety l Balance due 9 weeks prior to travel l Home pick up £12 per person of islands. Hop onto a “tripper” l This tour is not recommended for minute steam journey and enjoy l £75 non-refundable deposit boat and explore any of the five those with walking difficulties. the scenery as our train leaves l Balance due 12 weeks prior inhabited islands, spend time l London, crosses the Thames to travel This is an unescorted tour on the wonderful clean beaches

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Royal Mint Foxton Locks Cardiff & Wye Valley Steam in Leicestershire Monday 16th August 2021 Monday 23rd August 2021 South Wales is a region with a rich heritage and beautiful An immersive tour that explores fascinating attractions scenery, it is also home to the country’s creative capital, ranging from the past to the future! From feats of Victorian Cardiff. We enjoy time in this wonderful city as well as engineering to the science of space travel. discovering some of the regions popular treasures.

YOUR HOTEL Line. We climb aboard and get YOUR HOTEL to the fascinating Royal Mint The four star Sketchley Grange transported back in time on a The Mercure Cardiff North is a Experience at Llantrisant where Hotel is an elegant country house historical journey in the heart of friendly and comfortable hotel we can learn about how the coins hotel situated on the borders of rural England. After a leisurely located on the outskirts on Cardiff. we use every day are made. From Leicestershire and Warwickshire. lunch break we visit the 1620’s www.accor.com/hotel/B539 here we head for the stunning, www.sketchleygrangehotel.co.uk House and Garden at Donington friendly city of Cardiff which le Heath. This 17th century has over two thousand years of experience is a wonderful, fully ITINERARY history at its heart. ITINERARY furnished house once owned by a Monday Leaving Cornwall in the Friday After breakfast we leave Monday We depart Cornwall and family living in the shadow of the morning we travel to Cardiff. We our hotel to return to Cornwall. travel to Leicestershire. Gunpowder Plot. enjoy a welcome tea and biscuits We have a leisurely lunch break Friday After breakfast we leave on arrival. in beautiful Wells on the way Tuesday This morning we travel into the city of Leicester where our hotel and make our way back Tuesday Our day begins with a before arriving home early in the we have a one hour guided tour to Cornwall arriving home during journey along the beautiful Wye evening. of the Cathedral which was built the evening. Valley to historic Monmouth. on the site of a Roman temple From here we head for Symonds and is connected to Richard Tour Cost Includes Yat where we enjoy a cruise on III. After free time, we visit the l Premier Class coach travel the River Wye. There will be time Tour Cost Includes National Space Centre where l Free optional travel insurance for lunch in Ross-on-Wye, a town l Premier Class coach travel six interactive galleries, the UK’s l 4 Nights dinner, bed & breakfast with picturesque streets and a l Free optional travel insurance largest planetarium and the l Welcome drink on arrival quaint market square. We return l 4 Nights dinner, bed & breakfast iconic 42m high Rocket Tower l Excursions as detailed through the Forest of Dean to l Welcome drink on arrival give an out of world experience. l Guided tour of Leicester Cathedral l Lydney and Chepstow. Excursions as detailed l Admission to National Space l Cruise on River Wye Wednesday Today begins Centre Wednesday We begin our day l Admission to Castell Coch with a one and a half hour l Foxton Locks Cruise with a visit to the spectacular l Visit to St Fagins National cruise from the famous Foxton l Ride on Battlefield Line Railway Castell Coch. This fairytale castle Museum of History Locks on the Leicester Line of l Admission to 1620’s House & which was a plaything for the l Admission to Royal Mint the Grand Union Canal. This Gardens rich and powerful, rises up from l Free parking at depot l Free parking at depot feat of Victorian engineering the ancient beech woods of l Pick up points throughout Cornwall l Pick up points throughout Cornwall is grade II listed and is a Fforest Fawr. In the afternoon we Further Information Further Information treasured landmark. Later we visit St Fagans National Museum l Single rooms available at a visit the affluent town of Royal l Limited number of single rooms of History, one of Europe’s supplement of £80 per person at no supplement Leamington Spa. leading open-air museums. l Home pick up £12 per person l Home pick up £12 per person l £75 non-refundable deposit Thursday Our day begins l £75 non-refundable deposit Thursday Enjoy a leisurely l Balance due 6 weeks prior to travel with a ride on the Battlefield l Balance due 6 weeks prior to travel breakfast before we head off

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Kynren

leisure. In the afternoon we of our afternoon will be free in Kynren & Northumbria make our way to the grounds Durham. of Auckland Castle for an Monday It is time to leave afternoon and evening like no Wednesday 18th August 2021 Durham and make our way other. Visit the viking village, home to Cornwall arriving in the stroll to the blacksmiths forge evening. Kynren is an epic tale of England and a show like no other! where chainmail is made or see This spectacular outdoor live show takes us on a journey the highland cattle and other through 2000 years of history, myth and legend. As well as animal inhabitants. Have a bite seeing this unique show, we also enjoy the great county of to eat at any of the catering Northumbria and its many gems. options before the epic show begins. Kynren brings to life the story of Arthur through YOUR HOTEL gardens. From poisonous plants invasions, royal splendour, wars, The four star Radisson Blu, and treetop walkways to glorious heroic sacrifice and daily life. A Durham sits in the city centre roses and towering delphiniums. journey of dazzling pyrotechnics, Tour Cost Includes Later we head to the coast with a overlooking the River Wear and beautiful choreography, amazing l Premier Class coach travel boasts fantastic views of Durham visit to the lovely town of Amble stunts and hard-to-believe l Free optional travel insurance Cathedral. which claims to be ‘the friendliest horsemanship combine to leave l 4 Nights dinner, bed & breakfast www.raddisonhotels.com port’. you enraptured and awestruck. l 1 Night bed & breakfast l Excursions as detailed Friday A leisurely start to the Sunday Our day begins with l Admission to Alnwick Garden day before we follow in Roman a visit and guided tour of l Gold/Superior seating for Kynren ITINERARY footsteps with a visit to the Locomotion, a museum which l Guided tour of Locomotion Wednesday We depart Cornwall market town of Hexham where it explores our railway heritage l Free parking at depot in the morning and travel to the is pleasant to stroll the cobbled through interactive displays l Pick up points throughout Cornwall lovely city of Durham where we streets and discover the beautiful and beautifully preserved Further Information arrive in time for dinner. abbey. Later we visit the Roman locomotives. We then move on to l Single rooms available at a Thursday Travelling north, todays town of Corbridge. Barnard Castle, known as ‘Barny’ supplement of £142 per person journey takes us to Alnwick Saturday Today we step out to locals. It is the ‘must-see’ l Home pick up £12 per person Garden, one of the world’s most of our hotel and explore the European market town in the l £75 non-refundable deposit l extraordinary contemporary wonderful city of Durham at Durham Dales. The latter part Balance due 6 weeks prior to travel

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Weymouth Harbour Weymouth & The Jurassic Coast Monday 23rd August 2021

Enjoy a tour to delight in the beautiful county of Dorset and its breathtaking Jurassic Coast. Based in the traditional harbour town of Weymouth we have excursions to explore the towns, villages and coastline of this glorious area.

YOUR HOTEL programme Broadchurch and the heart sits the traditional Old The two star standard Crown town of Dorchester, hometown of Harbour which always offers Tour Cost Includes Hotel is situated in a favourable Thomas Hardy. Our afternoon is plenty to see and do at any time l Premier Class coach travel town location overlooking the free to enjoy Weymouth. of the year. l Free optional travel insurance historic harbour. l 4 Nights dinner, bed & breakfast Wednesday Our coach takes Friday After breakfast we leave l www.kingshotels.co.uk Excursions as detailed us onto the Isle of Purbeck, Weymouth and make our way l Admission to Tank Museum beginning with a visit to the back along the coast towards l Ticket for Exmouth Land Train ancient town and former royal Cornwall. We enjoy time in the l Free parking at depot ITINERARY borough of Wareham before lovely seaside town of Exmouth l Pick up points throughout Cornwall Monday We leave Cornwall in visiting the seaside town of where we include a ticket on Further Information the morning and travel to Dorset Swanage. In the afternoon we the local land train. Hop on and l Limited number of single rooms enjoying a break in the lovely visit the Tank Museum where the off the unique Exmouth Land at no supplement town of Sidmouth on the way. We collection of armoured vehicles Train between the picturesque l Home pick up £12 per person arrive in time to enjoy dinner at includes a steam powered track Exmouth seafront and town l £75 non-refundable deposit the Crown Hotel. vehicle. centre. We leave in the afternoon l Balance due 6 weeks prior to travel to travel home arriving during the Tuesday A morning excursion Thursday Today is free to enjoy evening. to enjoy visits to the charming Weymouth and our surroundings. village of West Bay, which This delightful and vibrant town famously played host to the has a unique history and at its

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Hardangerfjord

Fram for a two hour cruise on one of Norway’s most famous Norway - Lake Nisser taking in narrow salmon fishing rivers. We stay straits, small islands and an old at the Thon Hotel Horton for an Fjords & Glaciers lock. overnight break. Tuesday Leaving the Telemark Saturday An early start today as Thursday 26th August 2021 area we travel over the we catch a ferry to Denmark and Haukelifjell mountain road and then travel into Germany where descend to the Hardangerfjord. we check into the Best Western This tour is a magnificent Scandinavian journey of Enjoy the views of the fjord and Hotel Prisma, Neumuenster. discovery taking in one of the worlds most unique glacier before we cross the Sunday We travel to the Hook landscapes with its majestic mountain passes, sparkling fjord by ferry and travel on to of Holland for an overnight ferry lakes and sheltered fjords. It combines a stay in the Balestrand. Our route affords crossing to Harwich. Meals exciting views across the mighty beautiful Telemark region of Norway with a stay in the on board are at guests own Sognefjord and leads us to the famous Kviknes Hotel, Balestrand in its sensational expense. Sognefjord location. A tour which will never be forgotten. Kviknes Hotel. Monday After disembarking our Wednesday A relaxing day to ferry we make our way back to enjoy the village of Balestrand YOUR HOTEL Friday This morning our journey Cornwall. which sits on the shore of the The Quality Straand Hotel is takes us across Germany and on world’s deepest fjord. Late in the a long standing, well known to the Leonardo Hotel Hamburg morning we take a short ferry establishment in Telemark which Stillhorn for dinner, bed and Tour Cost Includes crossing and travel along the holds an attractive lakeside breakfast. l Premier Class coach travel waterside to enjoy a lunchbreak position in the village of Vrådal. l Free optional travel insurance Saturday Today our coach takes in the pretty village of Sogndal. www.nordicchoicehotels.no l 2 Nights cabin only on overnight us into Denmark. We stay at the In the afternoon we enjoy time at ferries Montra Skaga Hotel, Hirtshals on the excellent Sogn Folk Museum. l Free optional travel insurance the north coast. l 9 Nights dinner, bed & breakfast The Kviknes Hotel, Balestrand is Thursday Today we have a full l Excursions as detailed a modern hotel with olde world Sunday Our day beings with day tour of the ‘Glacier Route’. l Ferry crossings throughout tour an exciting journey on the Fjord We ascend the dramatic roads charm located beautifully beside l 2 Hour cruise on Lake Nisser Line ferry across the Skagerrak the Sognefjord. that form Norway’s National l Admission to Sogn Folk Museum www.nordicchoicehotels.no Sea to Norway. On arrival we Trust route and see unforgettable l Admission to Norwegian Glacier immediately encounter the sights as we take the twists and Museum pristine Norwegian scenery and turns to Skei. Later we head l Free parking at depot

l ITINERARY sit back to enjoy it as we make towards Fjaerland and visit the Pick up points throughout Cornwall Thursday Departing Cornwall our way to the Straand Hotel, Norwegian Glacier Museum. Further Information Vrådal on the shore of Lake l Single rooms available at a in the morning we travel to Friday Leaving Balestrand Nisser. supplement of £325 per person Harwich for an overnight crossing we head for the Scagerrack l Home pick up £12 per person to the Hook of Holland. We are Monday We have time at leisure Coast and take two short ferry l £100 non-refundable deposit accommodated in outside lower to explore Vrådal, a beautiful crossings before joining the l PASSPORTS ARE REQUIRED berth cabins. Meals on board are lakeside village with attractive old Oslo to Bergen post route. FOR THIS TOUR at guests own expense. surroundings. In the afternoon We see a traditional Borgund l Balance due 8 weeks prior to travel we board the veteran boat MS Stave Church and drive along

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Mull

Scottish kings, before visiting the staircases. From here, we take Mull, Bute & Iona world-famous Iona Abbey, one of a scenic tour around the island, Scotland’s most sacred sites. We finishing in the Victorian resort of Saturday 4th September 2021 then return to the mainland. Rothesay where we can explore the town and its many attractions. Tuesday We travel to Fort An incredible new adventure reaching from Fort William William, where we board the Friday This morning, we begin Nevis Range Mountain Gondola, our journey home with a ferry on the mainland to the three stunning Western isles of Britain’s only mountain gondola. crossing from Rothesay to Mull, Bute and Iona. This Scottish coast, fresh, clear air Reaching high onto the north Wemyss Bay on the mainland. and breath-taking scenery combine with an excellent face of Aonach Mòr our short We then travel through Scotland range of fascinating attractions to ensure an unforgettable journey takes us over the and back into England for our Scottish experience. stunning scenery of the Scottish overnight stay at the Holiday Inn Highlands. At the top station, we Preston. take in the views and visit the Saturday Leaving Preston, we YOUR HOTEL Sunday After breakfast we travel Mountain Discovery Centre. In make the journey back home. The three star Royal Hotel, is into Scotland and through its the afternoon we have time at traditional in style and enjoys an wonderful scenery as we make leisure in Fort William. enviable location in the heart of our way to Oban and the Royal Wednesday Leaving Oban we Tour Cost Includes Oban. Hotel. We arrive in time to settle head to Inveraray Castle for a l Premier Class coach travel www.strathmorehotels- in before dinner. guided tour of what is one of the l Internal ferry crossings theroyaloban.com Monday Today, we enjoy a full most iconic castles in Scotland. l Free optional travel insurance day guided tour of the two We learn about its history and l 7 Nights dinner, bed & breakfast l beautiful Inner Hebridean islands stories before exploring its Excursions as detailed The three star grand and friendly l Full day guided tour of of Mull and Iona. Our journey stunning gardens at leisure. In Glenburn Hotel, Isle of Bute is set Mull and Iona begins with a ferry crossing the afternoon, we make our way above delightful, terraced gardens l Admission to Iona Abbey from Oban to Craignure, passing to the Isle of Bute, travelling on commanding fantastic views l Return trip on Nevis Grange breath-taking scenery steeped in the ‘wee’ ferry from Colintraive over Rothesay Bay and the Cowal Gondola history, including stunning 13th to Rhubodach and arriving at the l Guided tour of Inverary Castle Peninsula. century Duart Castle. On arrival Glenburn Hotel in time for dinner. l Admission to Mount Stuart www.theglenburnhotel.co.uk in Mull, we enjoy a scenic guided l Free parking at depot Thursday The neo-gothic Mount tour through the island, around l Pick up points throughout Cornwall its lochs and through its glens, Stuart is our first stop. One of the Further Information ITINERARY most technologically advanced to Fionnphort, where we board l Single rooms available at a houses of its age, the property Saturday We depart Cornwall a ferry to Iona. We have two supplement of £114 per person is set in landscaped gardens in the morning and travel to hours on this tiny island, to see l Home pick up £12 per person and the house is a labyrinth of Preston for our overnight stay at the medieval nunnery and Reilig l £75 non-refundable deposit lavish rooms, grand hallways and the Holiday Inn Preston. Òdhrain, the burial place of early l Balance due 6 weeks prior to travel

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Eastbourne Illuminations Exploring Eastbourne Blackpool Illuminations Saturday 4th September 2021 Sunday 5th September 2021 The elegant coastal town of Eastbourne sits at the foot The world famous Blackpool Illuminations is a light display of the South Downs in Sussex and is a perfect holiday like no other and the six miles of traditional festoons destination. Lovely gardens, clear air and sparkling sea all and tableaux along the promenade draw visitors to this add to the feel good factor. seaside town each year. Our popular tour also includes time in the Lake District and the beautiful Ribble Valley. YOUR HOTEL Thursday Today is free to relax in The two star family run Haddon the lovely town of Eastbourne. YOUR HOTEL and enjoy a cruise on the largest Hall is well situated for both the Friday Our coach will take us We return to the three star family natural lake in England before town and the seafront. along the coast to the popular run Elgin Hotel with its prime driving back along the banks of www.haddonhallhotel.co.uk resort of Brighton. Whilst here position on the exclusive Queen’s beautiful Coniston Water. we enjoy a flight on the British Promenade. Thursday No tour of Blackpool Airways i360 Viewing Tower. We www.elginhotel.com is complete without visiting the ITINERARY glide gently to over four hundred traditional market at Fleetwood Saturday We travel from feet in a futuristic glass pod to see and also Cleveleys, one of Wyres Cornwall to Eastbourne arriving Brighton and the beautiful south ITINERARY busiest shopping areas. Our early in the evening. coast. Sunday Departing from Cornwall afternoon will be at leisure in Sunday Our first day is at leisure Saturday After breakfast we in the morning, we travel to Blackpool. to discover and enjoy Eastbourne make the return journey to Blackpool, arriving early in the Friday Following breakfast we and our lovely surroundings. Cornwall. evening to enjoy dinner. leave Blackpool for the return Monday An excursion to the Monday Our day is at leisure journey back to Cornwall. spa town of Royal Tunbridge in Blackpool. Perhaps visit the Wells, with the elegant streets famous Blackpool Tower and and the famous ‘Pantiles’. After Ballroom, the Pleasure Beach lunch we visit Pashley Manor Tour Cost Includes or the Sea Life Centre. There is Gardens, a quintessential English something for everyone in this l Premier Class coach travel garden with a sumptuous blend vibrant town. Tour Cost Includes l Free optional travel insurance of romantic landscaping and l Premier Class coach travel l 7 Nights dinner, bed & breakfast Tuesday Today we head into the imaginative plantings. l Free optional travel insurance l Excursions as detailed Ribble Valley and the ancient l 5 Nights dinner, bed & breakfast Tuesday During the day we enjoy l Admission to Pashley Manor town of Clitheroe. We enjoy the l Excursions as detailed visits to the lovely seaside town Gardens sights of the Forest of Bowland, l l Cream tea on one afternoon Cruise on Lake Windermere of Worthing and the county town an area crossed by the infamous l l Flight on British Airways i360 Tour of illuminations of Lewes. In the afternoon we Pendle Witches as we travel to l l Free parking at depot Free parking at depot enjoy a traditional cream tea. the town of Lancaster where they l l Pick up points throughout Cornwall Pick up points throughout Cornwall were imprisoned. Wednesday A full day tour which Further Information Further Information l begins in Hastings.Next we visit l Limited number of single rooms Wednesday A day in the lakes Single rooms available at a the attractive town of Battle, the at no supplement today to take in the scenes of supplement of £85 per person l market town that sits alongside l Home pick up £12 per person glacial ribbon lakes and rugged Home pick up £12 per person l £75 non-refundable deposit the battleground. Our day ends l £75 non-refundable deposit fell mountains. We spend time l Balance due 6 weeks prior to travel in the small town of Rye. l Balance due 6 weeks prior to travel in Bowness-on-Windermere

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Dresden

Tuesday Leaving Berlin we head Friday Leaving Dresden we Berlin & Dresden for the notorious Colditz Castle travel back to the Mercure and Museum. This stunning Bochum City for an overnight Thursday 9th September 2021 hunting lodge was used as a stay. prisoner of war camp in WWII Saturday We depart Germany and now tells an emotional story. and travel to France for our last This new twin centred tour gives us time to explore the Later we complete the journey overnight at the Altia Hotel, Lille. fascinating history and true beauty of two of Europe’s to Dresden and settle into the greatest cultural cities. Our carefully selected itinerary Wyndham Garden, Dresden. Sunday Our last day takes us back across the channel showcases ancient arts, awe inspiring scenery, dramatic Wednesday Our day is free to to Dover. We arrive home in architecture and human resilience at its very best. discover Dresden. A glorious city Cornwall in the evening. which has managed to restore YOUR HOTEL Saturday Today we complete the much of its former glory. The views from the banks of the The Wyndham Garden Berlin last leg of our journey and reach Elbe and plentiful architectural Mitte is a four star charming hotel Berlin, a mesmerising city of delights combine to make the located in Berlins city centre. glamour and grit. Tour Cost Includes city arguably the prettiest of www.wyndhamhotels.com l Premier Class coach travel Sunday This morning we have German cities. Visit the Zwinger l Free optional travel insurance a half day guided step on tour Palace, the Baroque sandstone l Ferry crossings of Berlin that includes visits ‘Church of our Lady’ or any of the The four star Wyndham Garden l 10 Nights dinner, bed & breakfast and commentary relating to the excellent museums. Hotel Dresden sits in a peaceful l Excursions as detailed history and legacy of a divided l area on the outskirts of historic Thursday This morning we Half day step on tour of Berlin post war city. Sights include the l Guided tour of Colditz Castle and Dresden overlooking the city. visit the Museum of Meissen Bornholmer Bridge, the Berlin Museum www.wyndhamhotels.com Art to see a collection of Wall memorial sites, Checkpoint l Admission to Meissen Porcelain Meissen porcelain dating from Charlie, the Brandenburg Gate l Admission to Pillnitz Castle and and the holocaust memorial. Our 1710 to present day along with Park ITINERARY afternoon is free to explore. workshops and demonstrations l Cruise from Pillnitz to Dresden Thursday We depart early in the of this famous art form. Later we l Free parking at depot morning and travel to Dover for Monday We have a morning visit travel to Schloss and Park Pillnitz. l Pick up points throughout Cornwall our ferry to Calais. Once in France to the city of Potsdam where our Once a pleasure palace and later Further Information coach takes us through beautiful we have an overnight stay at the summer residence of the Saxon l Single rooms available at a Altia Hotel, Lille. natural landscape that is dotted royals, the park is well-known supplement of £286 per person with grand palaces. The city itself for its abundance of botanical l Home pick up £12 per person Friday Our journey takes us has a certain Mediterranean flair treasures. After our visit we board l £100 non-refundable deposit across France and into Germany and a beautiful Dutch quarter. a river cruise boat which will take l FULL BRITISH PASSPORT WILL BE REQUIRED FOR THIS TOUR where we stay overnight at the Our afternoon is free to enjoy us back to Dresden where our l Balance due 6 weeks prior to travel Mercure Bochum City Hotel. more of Berlin. coach will meet us.

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Basildon Park Snowdon Mountain Railway Thames & TV Trails Trains of Snowdonia Sunday 12th September 2021 Monday 13th September 2021 The Thames Valley is a glorious area that has played The great train rides of Wales are a special way of seeing host to the favourite stars of our much loved TV dramas some of the best scenery in the British Isles. Most of these and films. We take in sights that we recognise from our heritage railways originally carried Welsh slate from the screens and enjoy guided tours and visits to discover the quarries, but they now provide us with charming journeys. fact and fiction of these wonderful places.

the Ffestiniog Railway for an YOUR HOTEL guided walking tour following YOUR HOTEL The three star Royal Victoria Hotel exhilarating ride across the The Holiday Inn Maidenhead in the footsteps of Barnaby to is cradled between Lakes Llyn mountains and to the sea at Windsor is a comfortable three see many familiar Midsomer Padarn and Llyn Peris in the town Porthmadog. There will be star standard hotel sitting on the Murders backdrops. This gentle of Llanberis time for lunch before we join outskirts of the town. walk takes in the architecture www.the-royal-victoria- our sixth and final railway the www.ihg.com and pretty riverside of the Welsh Highland Railway. We regatta town. Later we see other snowdonia.hotels-wales.com travel in heritage carriages ‘Midsomer’ filming locations through outstanding scenery to ITINERARY including Wallingford on Thames ITINERARY Caernarfon where our coach will Sunday Departing Cornwall we or ‘Corston’. Monday We depart Cornwall meet us. travel to Maidenhead. Thursday Leaving Berkshire we in the morning and travel to Friday We bid farewell to North make our way back to Cornwall. Monday We travel to Oxford, Llanberis arriving in time for Wales and make our way back to city of Dreaming Spires and dinner. Cornwall. home to the Inspector Morse TV Tuesday Our first visit today series. Our guided walking tour Tour Cost Includes takes us to Portmeirion on the follows in the footsteps of the l Tour Cost Includes Premier Class coach travel shores of Cardigan Bay. This city’s celebrated TV detective l Free optional travel insurance famous Italianite village featured l Premier Class coach travel and the characters of Lewis and l 4 Nights dinner, bed & breakfast in The Prisoner TV series. From l Free optional travel insurance Endeavour. This afternoon will be l Excursions as detailed l here we driver to Betws-y-Coed 4 Nights dinner, bed & breakfast free to see more of Oxford. l Guided Morse walking tour l Admission to Portmeirion and then onto Bala for a ride on l Admission to Basildon Park l Ride on Bala Lake Railway Tuesday Today we visit Marlow, the Bala Lake Railway. l Guided Midsomer walking tour l Ride on Llanberis Lake Railway one of the loveliest locations on l Free parking at depot Wednesday This morning we l Ride on Snowdon Mountain the River Thames and another l Pick up points throughout Cornwall join the Llanberis Lake Railway Railway popular location for both Morse Further Information for a delightful ride along the l Vale of Conwy Train Ride and Midsomer Murders. In the l Ride on Ffestiniog Railway l Single rooms at no supplement shore. In the afternoon we take afternoon we make our way l Ride on Welsh Highland Railway l All single rooms are twin or a majestic mountain adventure, to the elegant and fascinating l Free parking at depot double for sole use a ride on the Snowdon Mountain Basildon Park. The wonderful l Pick up points throughout Cornwall l Home pick up £12 per person Railway. The views from the house and garden have been l Further Information £30 per person National Trust highest mountain in England and featured in Downton Abbey and discount, *members must l Wales are spectacular. Limited number of single rooms Pride and Prejudice. produce a valid membership card at no supplement or pay appropriate fee at venue Thursday Today we board a l Home pick up £12 per person Wednesday This morning we l £75 non-refundable deposit train for a scenic ride to Blaenau l £75 non-refundable deposit head for Henley on Thames l Balance due 6 weeks prior to travel Ffestiniog. Here we switch to l Balance due 6 weeks prior to travel where we have a one hour

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Harewood House Tiverton Canal The Good Old Days Devon - Castles & Canals Thursday 16th September 2021 Friday 17th September 2021 A new tour to explore the wonderful past of Yorkshire. A gentle tour that offers a peaceful pace as we discover Ranging from the mill workers story at Saltaire World gems of mid Devon. With many castles dotting the rolling Heritage Site to the wealth of eighteenth century Britain at landscapes the county is known for its history and we Harewood House. We traverse this wonderful county and enjoy visits to two of its finest examples as well as seeing soak up the atmosphere at a nostalgic variety show. many more Devonshire delights.

YOUR HOTEL entertainers from across the YOUR HOTEL also visit the seaside town of The welcoming four star Cedar globe. The three star Best Western Hotel Minehead. Court Hotel is located on the Sunday Today we travel into the Tiverton lies on the edge of the outskirts of Bradford. Monday After leaving our hotel Yorkshire Dales National Park. market town of Tiverton in the www.cedarcourthotels.co.uk/ we travel to Powderham Castle We begin at the gateway to the heart of beautiful mid-Devon. hotels/bradford for a private guided tour of the Dales, Skipton. This lovely town www.bestwestern.co.uk house. We then have time in the has a wealth of heritage and grounds and a deer park safari to culture. We then take a scenic see the Castle’s natural rugged ITINERARY drive through the awe inspiring ITINERARY beauty and the six hundred Thursday We depart Cornwall dales countryside. We include Friday Leaving Cornwall in the fallow deer on the estate. Later and travel to Yorkshire. visits to Aysgarth Falls and the morning we travel to Exeter we make our way back to Upper Wharfedale market town of Friday Harrogate will be our where we have time for lunch in Cornwall. first stop today. There will be Grassington. the city or at the lovely quayside. time to stroll around and enjoy Monday Today we leave Later we make our way to Tour Cost Includes what was once a fashionable Yorkshire and make our way Tiverton and our hotel. l Premier Class coach travel and genteel resort and is now a back to Cornwall arriving home Saturday Today we enjoy a two l Free optional travel insurance wonderful vibrant town. Later we in the evening. and a half hour horse drawn l 3 Nights dinner, bed & breakfast visit Harewood House, one of the barge trip on the Tiverton Canal, l Excursions as detailed treasure houses of England. With one of only a few of its type l 2.5 Hour ride on horsedrawn barge stunning grounds, a bird garden, Tour Cost Includes left in Britain. This truly unique l Admission to Dunster Castle amazing collections and an and Gardens l Premier Class coach travel and memorable living heritage impressive house you can expect l Admission to Powderham Castle l Free optional travel insurance experience gives us a taste of a the unexpected at every turn. l Deer park safari at Powderham l time before steam. We also visit 4 Nights dinner, bed & breakfast l Free parking at depot Saturday This morning we travel l the county town of Taunton. Excursions as detailed l Pick up points throughout Cornwall to the unique village of Saltaire. l Admission to Harewood House Sunday This morning we make Further Information Built by Sir Titus Salt for his l Ticket for Leeds City Variety Show our way across the beautiful l Single rooms available at a mill workers, the site is now an l Free parking at depot Exmoor National Park to the supplement of £75 per person enjoyable visitor hot spot and l Pick up points throughout Cornwall village of Dunster where we have l Home pick up £12 per person offers a lot to see and learn. Further Information a visit to the dramatically sited l £75 non-refundable deposit There will be a break for lunch l Single rooms available at a l Dunster Castle and Gardens. £10 per person National Trust before taking our seats at the supplement of £68 per person discount, *members must A castle has existed here since Leeds City Varieties Music Hall l Home pick up £12 per person produce a valid membership card at least Norman times and its for the Good Old Days show. A l £75 non-refundable deposit or pay appropriate fee at venue l turbulent past is at odds with its l Balance due 6 weeks prior to travel nostalgic programme of variety Balance due 6 weeks prior to travel peaceful terraced garden. We

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Poole Harbour St Helier Poole & Monkey World Jersey By Air Monday 20th September 2021 Sunday 26th September 2021 Poole is a bustling resort in the east of Dorset best Jersey is a small island with a big personality. This tour known for its large natural harbour and popularity as provides an island escape to experience the relaxed a playground for the rich. This tour has time to enjoy pace of life and explore some must-see experiences the popular destination from all aspects whilst also and destinations ranging from world-class conservation taking time to explore its neighbouring destinations and centres to living history locations. attractions in Dorset.

YOUR HOTEL YOUR HOTEL Thursday This morning we make Government issued The three star Mayfair Hotel, St The three star Thistle Poole Hotel our way via the Sandbanks ferry photographic identification Helier is part of the Modern Hotel is located in a wonderful position to the Isle of Purbeck. You will will be required at the airport group and regularly extends a on the quayside overlooking the have time to enjoy lunch in the as a standard measure and warm welcome to our clients. harbour. lovely seaside town of Swanage any passenger failing to www.modernhotels.com www.thistle.com/poole before we visit Monkey World. provide official photographic This sanctuary is home to the identification on check in will stars of TV’s ‘Monkey Life’ be unable to travel. ITINERARY ITINERARY and ‘Monkey Business’ and its purpose is to rescue endangered Sunday We travel to Exeter Monday We travel from Cornwall Please note that this holiday is primates from around the world. Airport for the 45 minute flight to Dorset and arrive at our hotel protected under ATOL 0752 for to Jersey. We arrive in Jersey and during the afternoon to a warm Friday After breakfast we whom we are acting as agents. will be met by a Modern Hotels welcome. We will take a leisurely board our coach for the journey Terms and conditions for this representative who will arrange break for lunch on the way. home. We break for lunch in the tour will be those of Modern the transfer to your hotel and be lovely town of Sidmouth before Holidays and will be issued to all Tuesday Our day begins with a on hand should you require any returning to Cornwall. clients prior to booking. visit to Bournemouth, the largest assistance to hire a car or book a resort in Dorset which boasts tour whilst you are in Jersey. seven miles of beaches, beautiful Tour Cost Includes Monday There will be a welcome parks and glorious gardens. In Tour Cost Includes l Coach travel talk to introduce you to what’s the afternoon we visit the Dorset l Premier Class coach travel l Free optional travel insurance available during your stay at this Heavy Horse Farm Park where l Free optional travel insurance l Return flights from Exeter beautiful resort. You may wish to we learn how heavy horses have l 4 Nights dinner, bed & breakfast l Airport transfers join excursions organised by your served us by carrying soldiers l Excursions as detailed l 6 Nights dinner, bed & breakfast holiday representative or take into battle, transporting goods l Admission to Dorset Heavy l Free parking at depot time at leisure to explore. l up and down the country, hauling Horse Farm Park Pick up points throughout Cornwall l Admission to Monkey World barges and tirelessly ploughing Tuesday to Friday Time at Further Information l Free parking at depot lands. leisure to explore this beautiful l Single rooms available at a l Pick up points throughout Cornwall island. supplement of £150 per person Wednesday Today is free to Further Information l Home pick up £12 per person explore the lovely town of Poole. l Single rooms available at a Saturday Your representative l Flight times to be confirmed Enjoy the beautiful ‘old town’, supplement of £120 per person will arrange transport from your nearer departure date take a boat trip to Brownsea l Home pick up £12 per person hotel to the airport for your return l Luggage restrictions apply Island or ride the road train to l £75 non-refundable deposit flight to Exeter. Our coach will be l £125 non-refundable deposit see more of the area. l Balance due 6 weeks prior to travel awaiting your arrival. l Balance due 10 weeks prior to travel

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Savill Garden Chelsea Flower Show

Chelsea Flower Show & Savill Garden Friday 24th September 2021

Chelsea Flower Show After a year off, the worlds most popular flower show is back! Chelsea Flower Show incorporates all aspects Thursday 23rd September 2021 of gardening in one spectacular show. Spend the day marvelling at dozens of gardens from the larger show The Chelsea Flower Show is a world-renowned, glamorous variety to the courtyard, chic and city gardens. We also event that is a celebration of the highest quality include a visit to the beautiful Savill Garden, set in Windsor horticulture. The RHS provide a feast for our imagination, Great Park. set in the grounds of the Royal Hospital in Chelsea, home to the Chelsea Pensioners. We also include a visit to the haven of beautifully designed spa town of Bath. YOUR HOTEL The four star Novotel London gardens and woodland. The 35 Heathrow, Hayes provides interconnected acres include the YOUR HOTEL contemporary accommodation in Hidden Gardens, Spring Wood, The four star Crowne Plaza a great location. the Summer Gardens, the New London – Heathrow provides the www.allaccor.com Zealand Garden, Summer Wood, perfect base for our short tour The Glades, Autumn Wood and with excellent facilities. the Winter Beds. During the www.crowneplaza.com/hotels/gb ITINERARY afternoon we begin our return Friday We depart early in journey to Cornwall. the morning and travel to the ITINERARY maritime city of Bristol where Thursday We depart early in there is time to follow a Banksy the morning and travel to the trail, peruse the harbourside or Tour Cost Includes Tour Cost Includes spa town of Bath for a late perhaps visit the SS Great Britain. l Premier Class coach travel l Premier Class coach travel lunch break and time to enjoy Later we continue on to our hotel l Free optional travel insurance l Free optional travel insurance this historic city. Later in the in time to settle in before dinner. l 2 Nights dinner, bed & breakfast l 1 Night dinner, bed & breakfast afternoon we continue on to our l Excursions as detailed l Excursions as detailed Saturday Today we spend the hotel for dinner. l Admission to Chelsea Flower l Admission to Chelsea Flower Show whole day at the Chelsea Flower Show Friday Today we spend the l Free parking at depot Show. Each year the RHS offer l Admission to Savill Garden whole day at the Chelsea Flower l Pick up points throughout Cornwall a phenomenal show giving the l Free parking at depot Show. Each year the RHS offer Further Information opportunity to enjoy modern and l Pick up points throughout Cornwall a phenomenal show giving the l Single rooms available at a inventive gardens, new plants Further Information supplement of £30 per person opportunity to enjoy modern and and ingenious new products. We l Single rooms available at a inventive gardens, new plants l Limited pick ups available on return to the hotel for dinner and supplement of £45 per person this tour and ingenious new products. We an evening of leisure. l Home pick up £12 per person l £75 non-refundable deposit leave the show at 4pm to return l £75 non-refundable deposit l Balance due 6 weeks prior to travel Sunday This morning we to Cornwall. l Balance due 6 weeks prior to travel visit Savill Garden. A natural

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Lincoln Littlecote Discover Lincolnshire Littlecote Sunday 26th September 2021 Monday 27th September 2021 Enjoy the diverse range of excursions that are included A Warner break provides the ideal surroundings for as we traverse the county of Lincolnshire. The unspoilt a relaxing adult holiday. At the secluded 16th-century landscapes, hidden treasures and delicious contrasts mansion and leisure hotel that was once home to make the area a delight to explore. Cromwellian troops, there are a wide range of activities by day and a ‘re mixed’ package of evening entertainment YOUR HOTEL Thursday Our day begins with including live music, comedy and dancing. The three star Olde Barn Hotel, a drive to Spalding. Here we Grantham is a tranquil retreat set visit the excellent Springfields in beautiful countryside. Leisure site where we can explore YOUR HOTEL Thursday Today we drive www.theoldebarnhotel.co.uk Festival Gardens. This afternoon Littlecote Hotel is a charming through the lovely countryside we visit Belton House, the perfect Warner hotel and leisure venue to the Cotswolds. This Area of English country house, set in located in its own grounds on the Outstanding Natural Beauty is packed with picturesque villages ITINERARY its own deer park. The house south bank of the River Kennet. built of Cotswold stone, beautiful Sunday Leaving Cornwall in the featured in BBC’s TV adaptation www.warnerleisure.co.uk churches and enchanting towns. morning we travel to Lincolnshire. of Pride and Prejudice Our tour takes in Cirencester, Monday Today we visit the Friday After breakfast we begin ITINERARY Bourton-on-the-Water and Battle of Britain Memorial Flight our journey home to Cornwall Monday We depart Cornwall Burford. Centre. Here we experience arriving later in the evening. in the morning and travel to Friday After breakfast we sadly Lincolnshire’s aviation heritage Littlecote, arriving in time to leave the peaceful elegance of at close quarters with a guided Tour Cost Includes settle in before dinner which will our hotel and make our way back tour. Later we visit the seaside l be followed by our first evening to Cornwall enjoying a break for town of Skegness. Premier Class coach travel l Free optional travel insurance of entertainment. lunch in Bath on the way. Tuesday We drive to the l 5 Nights dinner, bed & breakfast Tuesday This morning we visit historic City of Lincoln with its l Quiz and bingo on two nights Milestones, a living history magnificent Cathedral, and next l Tea and biscuits on arrival museum bringing the past to to it the Norman Castle. First, we l Excursions as detailed life. The museum is home to meet our guide for a coach tour l Guided tour of Battle of Britain objects that were made or used Tour Cost Includes of the city and later we enjoy a Memorial Flight Centre in Hampshire and is a record of l Premier Class coach travel guided tour of the Cathedral. The l Guided coach tour of Lincoln l l the county’s social, industrial Free optional travel insurance old town is a labyrinth of little Guided tour of Lincoln Cathedral l l Admission to Burghley House and transport history. In the 4 Nights dinner, bed & breakfast alleyways and interesting shops. l l Visit to Springfields Leisure site afternoon we visit Winchester, an Excursions as detailed l Admission to Milestones Wednesday This morning we l Admission to Belton House unspoilt cathedral city. l Free parking at depot visit Stamford, a beautiful historic l Free parking at depot Wednesday Our day is free to l Pick up points throughout Cornwall stone town with an arty feel. l Pick up points throughout Cornwall discover our surroundings and Later we visit Burghley House, a Further Information Further Information take part in the wide range of l grand sixteenth-century English l Single rooms available at a Limited number of single rooms daytime activities available to at no supplement country house. It is a leading supplement of £70 per person Warner guests. See the beautiful l Home pick up £12 per person example of the Elizabethan l Home pick up £12 per person features of the historic house and l £125 non-refundable deposit prodigy house and was built and l £75 non-refundable deposit explore the fifty acres of beautiful l Balance due 10 weeks prior to travel is still lived in by the Cecil family. l Balance due 6 weeks prior to travel gardens.

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Illuminations State Room Buckingham Palace Blackpool Illuminations & Kew Autumn Gold Monday 4th October 2021 Friday 1st October 2021 Each year the town of Blackpool plays host to the UKs largest light event in England. The famous Blackpool Illuminations bring the town to life and creates a dazzling Buckingham Palace is recognised around the world as display that stretches for six miles along the seafront. home of the Queen and is the focus of many national and Enjoy time in the famous town and excursions to see the royal celebrations. Take the opportunity to discover its local area. sumptuous state rooms and get a glimpse into a royal life. We also enjoy a day at the wonderful Kew Gardens. YOUR HOTEL Thursday Our day begins with We return to the three star family a short visit along the coast to YOUR HOTEL haven of beautifully designed run Elgin Hotel with its prime Lytham St Annes. There will be The Crowne Plaza London gardens and woodland. The 35 position on the exclusive Queen’s time to enjoy the seafront and Heathrow is a four star spacious interconnected acres include the Promenade. have morning coffee before and contemporary hotel with Hidden Gardens, Spring Wood, www.elginhotel.com returning to Blackpool for an excellent leisure facilities. the Summer Gardens, the New afternoon at leisure. www.ihg.com/crowneplaza Zealand Garden, Summer Wood, Friday Following breakfast we The Glades, Autumn Wood and ITINERARY leave Blackpool for the return the Winter Beds. During the Monday Departing from journey back to Cornwall. afternoon we begin our return ITINERARY Cornwall in the morning, we journey to Cornwall. Friday We leave Cornwall in the travel to Blackpool, arriving early morning and travel to our hotel in the evening to enjoy dinner. in time for dinner. There will be a Tuesday Our day is at leisure leisurely break for lunch on the in Blackpool. Perhaps visit the way. Tour Cost Includes Tour Cost Includes famous Blackpool Tower and l Premier Class coach travel Saturday Today we enjoy Kew l Premier Class coach travel Ballroom, the Pleasure Beach l Free optional travel insurance Gardens at a very attractive time l Free optional travel insurance or the Sea Life Centre. There is l 4 Nights dinner, bed & breakfast of year. The botanical garden is l 2 Nights dinner, bed & breakfast something for everyone in this l Excursions as detailed a great place to see the greenery l Excursions as detailed vibrant town. l Valleys, Spells and Fells guided turn to fine autumn colour l Admission to Kew Gardens Wednesday This morning we tour l Admission to Buckingham Palace displays. From flaming crimsons l Tour of illuminations l Free parking at depot travel to Oswaldtwistle Mills, to vivid yellow autumn hues and l Free parking at depot l Pick up points throughout Cornwall a retail centre with a Textile all shades in-between. As well as l Pick up points throughout Cornwall Museum where we can see over this magical natural display there Further Information Further Information a century of history of the mill are also the usual delights to l Single rooms available at a l Single rooms available at a supplement of £58 per person come to life. Whilst here we meet enjoy including the glasshouses, supplement of £68 per person l Home pick up £12 per person our guide for a ‘Valleys, Spells treetop walk and lakes. l Home pick up £12 per person l £75 non-refundable deposit and Fells’ guided tour to explore l £75 non-refundable deposit Sunday This morning we l Balance due 6 weeks prior to travel the stunning scenery of this l Balance due 6 weeks prior to travel visit Savill Garden. A natural beautiful county.

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Concarneau Tyntesfield Beautiful Brittany National Trust Break Tuesday 5th October 2021 Wednesday 6th October 2021

The region of Brittany offers glorious walled cities and a A short tour that allows us to explore three different, spectacular coastline. Enjoy a typically French welcome much treasured properties that are in the care of the and taste the much loved culture. National Trust. The restoration and preservation of these wonderful homes, gardens and estates will ensure that we can all continue to hear their story and enjoy them for YOUR HOTEL then travel on to Lorient where generations to come. The Hotel de l’Ocean, Concarneau the ‘new’ town, founded in the is within walking distance of the 17th century, has fragments of medieval city. overlooks the bay. world history intermingled with YOUR HOTEL Friday After breakfast we visit www.hotel-ocean.com its heritage. We stay at the four star Holiday Tyntesfield. This spectacular Victorian gothic revival house Sunday We will leave our hotel Inn Bristol Filton, a stylish hotel with garden and parkland was late in the morning and make our set in landscaped grounds on the not built as an extravagant ITINERARY way to Roscoff where we have outskirts of the city. statement of wealth but simply Tuesday We leave Cornwall in the time free to enjoy the charming www.holidayinn.com to serve as a family home. The afternoon and travel to Plymouth town before boarding a late garden and estate balance faded where we board our overnight afternoon ferry to Plymouth. ferry to France. ITINERARY beauty and function with an Wednesday We depart Cornwall abundance of nature, celebrated Wednesday After disembarking Tour Cost Includes in the morning and enjoy a break in ornate gothic carvings that the ferry we break for breakfast l Premier Class coach travel for lunch before our first National decorate the house. In the in the attractive town of Morlaix. l Free optional travel insurance Trust visit, Clevedon Court. This afternoon we travel back to We then travel through Brittany l Ferry crossings including lower stunning 14th century manor Cornwall. and enjoy a break in the exquisite berth inside cabin on outward house and 18th century terraced village of Locronan. We arrive at journey l 1 Night bed only on ferry garden nestled between Bristol Tour Cost Includes our hotel in the afternoon. l 4 Nights dinner, bed & and the North Somerset coast l Premier Class coach travel continental breakfast Thursday Today will be free to is home to the Elton family and l Free optional travel insurance l Welcome drink on arrival enjoy the delightful walled city of their unique possessions. Later l 2 Nights dinner, bed & breakfast l Excursions as detailed Concarneau. This town of art and we continue on to our hotel. l Excursions as detailed l 2 Hour cruise on River Odet history is absolutely charming. l Admission to Clevedon Court l Free parking at depot Thursday This morning we cross l Admission to Tredegar House Friday This morning we visit l Pick up points throughout Cornwall the Severn bridge into Wales and l Admission to Tyntesfield the charming seaside town of Further Information begin with a visit to the lovely l Free parking at depot Benodet. Here we enjoy a 2 hour l Singles available at a supplement city of Cardiff. We have a couple l Pick up points throughout Cornwall cruise on Brittany’s prettiest river of £181 per person of hours here before visiting one Further Information the Odet. After time for lunch l All singles are twin for sole of the architectural wonders of l Single rooms available at a occupancy rooms we travel to the ancient city of Wales. Tredegar House has been supplement of £52 per person l Fixed meal on first night Quimper. shaped by the local community l Home pick up £12 per person l Meals are fixed starter & dessert and it stands proudly at the heart l £30 per person National Trust Saturday Our day begins in the l Home pick up £12 per person of Newport’s heritage. There will discount, *members must medieval town of Quimperle l £100 non-refundable deposit be time to enjoy the majestic produce a valid membership card where we can discover its l PASSPORTS ARE REQUIRED or pay appropriate fee at venue staterooms, historically important attractive history from the floral FOR THIS TOUR l £75 non-refundable deposit walled gardens and beautiful bridge to the Ursuline chapel. We l Balance due 6 weeks prior to travel l Balance due 6 weeks prior to travel parklands.

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Northumbria Kinsale Journeys of Northumbria Kinsale & Titanic Thursday 7th October 2021 Sunday 10th October 2021

Northumbria offers dramatic hills, glorious sweeping A new Irish gem that explores the south coast of Ireland valleys and historic towns and cities. We see the very best and the wonderful history, attractions and scenery of of this rich and historic county. beautiful County Cork.

YOUR HOTEL afternoon we have a cruise on YOUR HOTEL Thursday Today is free to explore The three star Blackwell Grange the River Tyne, before taking a The four star Actons Hotel, the lovely town of Kinsale. Hotel is a stunning seventeenth ride on the world’s oldest existing Kinsale is the oldest hotel in the Friday Bidding farewell to century mansion set in beautiful railway – The Tanfield Railway. town and offers comfort and style. Kinsale we head for Irelands County Durham countryside. www.actonshotelkinsale.com Monday We make our way to oldest city, Waterford. Later we www.blackwellgrangehotel.com the ancient city of Durham, make our way to Treacys Hotel, dominated by the magnificent Enniscorthy for our overnight Norman Cathedral and Castle. ITINERARY stay. ITINERARY We have time to explore before Sunday We travel from Cornwall Saturday We have an early start Thursday After meeting our a visit to Barnard Castle and the to Pembroke for our ferry and board our ferry to Pembroke. coach we journey north. We arrive Bowes Museum. Housed in a crossing to Rosslare and arrive at at our hotel later in the day. majestic French-style chateau. the Talbot Hotel, Wexford in the evening. Friday Today we visit the famous Tuesday After breakfast we begin Beamish North of England Open our homeward journey. Monday Leaving Wexford we Tour Cost Includes Air Museum. Capturing the make our way towards Kinsale. l Premier Class coach travel spirit of the North East from the We break for lunch in Dungarven. l Free optional travel insurance eighteenth century, attractions Tour Cost Includes At Actons Hotel we enjoy a l Ferry crossings l include restored tram rides, l Premier Class coach travel welcome hot drink. 6 Nights dinner, bed & breakfast l authentic town streets and much l Welcome drink on arrival at hotel Free optional travel insurance Tuesday We head to Blarney l more. l 4 Nights dinner, bed & breakfast Excursions as detailed Castle this morning, home l l Welcome hot drink on arrival Admission to Blarney Castle Saturday Our first visit today to the world-famous Blarney and Gardens l Excursions as detailed is to Locomotion at Shildon, an Stone. The grounds of the castle l Visit to Blarney Woollen Mills l Admission to Beamish outpost of the National Railway are incredibly beautiful. In the l Jameson Experience tour l Admission to Locomotion Museum in York. Next we are on afternoon we enjoy a guided tour l Tour of the Titanic Experience l Ride on South Tynedale Railway l Return ferry to Spike Island our way to Weardale, in the heart l Cruise on the River Tyne of the famous Jameson Distillery l Guided tour of Spike Island of the Pennines which boasts l Ride on Tanfield Railway at Midleton. l Free parking at depot stunning scenery. After a break l Admission to Bowes Museum Wednesday Today, we visit the l Pick up points throughout Cornwall in Stanhope we have a ride on l Free parking at depot Titanic Experience in the original the South Tynedale Railway. l Pick up points throughout Cornwall Further Information White Star Office, the departing Further Information l Single rooms available at a Sunday This morning we travel to point for many thousands of supplement of £135 per person l Limited number of single rooms Gateshead, on the south bank of passengers. Later we take a ferry l Home pick up £12 per person at no supplement the Tyne. Here you can visit the journey to Spike Island which l £100 non-refundable deposit l Home pick up £12 per person famous Sunday Quayside Market, over the last thousand years has l PHOTOGRAPHIC ID REQUIRED l £75 non-refundable deposit stroll to see the cathedral or the been home to a monastery, a FOR THIS TOUR l Balance due 6 weeks prior to travel many statues in the city. In the fortress and convict depot. l Balance due 6 weeks prior to travel

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Lisbon

whole town is a UNESCO World Friday Arriving in Plymouth Lisbon Explorer Heritage Site owing to its 19th during the morning we board century romantic architecture our coach and travel back to Wednesday 13th October 2021 and retains much of its medieval Cornwall. layout, labyrinthine streets and arcades. A tour to soak up the wonderful atmosphere and be Monday Queluz Palace and stunned by the glorious scenery of Portugal. The Tour Cost Includes Gardens is our destination intoxicating combination of history, rich culture and local today. The National Palace of l Premier Class coach travel delicacies makes this a captivating holiday destination. Queluz and its historical gardens l Return ferry crossing with lower bed cabin accommodation are a national monument and l Free optional travel insurance Saturday This morning we a remarkable example of the YOUR HOTEL l 7 Nights dinner, bed & breakfast have a half day step-on guided harmonious link between The Hotel Vila Galé Cascais is l 2 Nights cabin only landscape and architecture. Our located a few metres from the excursion to Lisbon. Set on l ¼ bottle house wine with dinner renowned Cascais Marina and the seven hills on the banks of the afternoon will be at leisure in our at overnight hotels historic town centre. River Tagus, Lisbon has been resort. l ¼ bottle water with dinner at the capital of Portugal since overnight hotels www.villa-gale-cascais.com Tuesday Today is at leisure the thirteenth century. It is a l Excursions as detailed providing us with the perfect city famous for its majestic l Half day guided tour of Lisbon opportunity to explore what is architecture, old wooden trams, l Full day guided tour of Obidos ITINERARY known as the finest resort on and Sintra Moorish features and centuries Wednesday We leave home in the Lisbon coastline. Discover l Admission to Queluz Palace and of history. There will then be free time to board a late afternoon Cascais’ winding lanes and the Gardens time to explore independently. l ferry to Santander. local museums, or to simply relax City tax at Cascais l Sunday After breakfast our guide on one of the three beaches. Free parking at depot Thursday A relaxing day on l Pick up points throughout Cornwall will meet us for a full day step- board the ferry before docking Wednesday We leave our hotel Further Information on guided tour, starting with a late in the afternoon. We then and travel back into Spain and to morning visit to Óbidos, a pristine l Single rooms available at a make our way to the Europa the historic town of Salamanca supplement of £319 per person and perfectly photogenic jumble Centro Hotel, Palencia. where we have an overnight stay l Home pick up £12 per person of alleyways, churches and at the Abba Hotel. l £100 non-refundable deposit Friday Todays journey takes us colourful houses sitting within l PHOTOGRAPHIC ID REQUIRED through Spain and into Portugal the walls of a twelfth century Thursday This morning we make FOR THIS TOUR where we settle into the lovely castle. In the afternoon we visit our way to Santander to catch our l Balance due 6 weeks prior to travel Hotel Vila Gale. the charming town of Sintra. The afternoon ferry to Plymouth.

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Horning Paignton Norfolk Broads Paignton & Dartmoor & Norwich Friday 15th October 2021 Monday 11th October 2021 Join us on the beautiful Devon coast as we delight in another stay at the lovely Queens Hotel. Our days out The county of Norfolk is known for the ‘Broads’, a National take us on a journey of discovery exploring the wonderful Park with over 125 miles of lock-free waterways set Dartmoor National Park and the beautiful South Devon in beautiful countryside. We enjoy trips around these coastline. peaceful broads and time in the historic city of Norwich.

YOUR HOTEL of Princetown, see spectacular Thursday The Broads will delight YOUR HOTEL The three star Queens Hotel scenery and wildlife and visit us today and what better way The three star Best Western Brook Paignton is a cosy hotel that sits Dartmoor Prison Museum where to discover the diversity of this Hotel Norwich is situated on the just a stone’s throw from the we learn about ‘life inside’ one enchanting landscape than city outskirts. seafront. of the world’s most famous and to relax on a river tour from www.brookhotel.co.uk www.queenspaignton.com notorious jails. Wroxham. In the afternoon we enjoy a scenic coach tour taking Monday This morning we leave Paignton and travel to the ITINERARY in the lovely area. ITINERARY riverside town of Dartmouth. Monday We leave Cornwall in Friday After breakfast we make Friday Leaving Cornwall in the Situated at the mouth of the the morning and sit back to enjoy our way home to Cornwall. morning we travel to Plymouth river Dart this is one of Devon’s the journey. where we enjoy a leisurely lunch most enchanting towns. In the Tuesday This morning we head Tour Cost Includes break in the waterside Barbican afternoon we return home. area. In the afternoon we travel for the coast and visit the seaside l Premier Class coach travel on to Paignton and settle into town of Cromer. It combines l Free optional travel insurance the charm of an ancient fishing l 4 Nights dinner, bed & breakfast our hotel. Tour Cost Includes town with modern vibrancy. We l Excursions as detailed Saturday Our day begins with l Admission to Blickling Estate l Premier Class coach travel visit the breath-taking Blickling a ride along the red sandstone l Hop on Hop off tour of Norwich l Free optional travel insurance Estate where a Jacobean coast taking in Dawlish and l Broads Cruise l 3 Nights dinner, bed & breakfast mansion resides at the heart of a Teignmouth. This attractive l Free parking at depot l Excursions as detailed magnificent garden and historic stretch of the Jurassic coast l Pick up points throughout Cornwall l Visit to Buckfast Abbey park. provides marvellous scenery Further Information l Admission to Dartmoor Prison Wednesday Today takes us and welcoming seafront towns. Museum l Limited number of single rooms In the afternoon you can select l Free parking at depot into the heart of Norwich, one at no supplement to spend the afternoon in the l Pick up points throughout Cornwall of the most attractive cities in l Home pick up £12 per person thriving town of Torquay or its England. We include a Hop on l £75 non-refundable deposit Further Information Hop Off City Sightseeing ticket. l £10 per person National Trust quieter neighbour, Paignton. l Limited number of single rooms discount, *members must at no supplement Explore the city at leisure as Sunday Today we visit Dartmoor produce a valid membership card l Home pick up £12 per person the tour commentary highlights National Park. During the day or pay appropriate fee at venue l £75 non-refundable deposit attractions along the way. l we will visit the lovely Buckfast Balance due 6 weeks prior to travel l Balance due 6 weeks prior to travel Abbey, have time in the village

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Shaftesbury Carisbrooke Castle Autumnal Dorset Isle of Wight Monday 18th October 2021 Sunday 24th October 2021 Dorset is bursting with charm and beauty throughout the The Isle of Wight is a wonderful blend of stunning year but autumn brings a magic all of its own. As nature’s coastline, gorgeous countryside and award-winning colour palette changes the scenery into a kaleidoscope of attractions. It is a peaceful island with a pleasant pace of reds and yellows, we enjoy coast and country. life and we enjoy discovering its many facets.

YOUR HOTEL Thursday This morning we visit the UK. Here we have a unique The two star standard Crown the lovely town of Dorchester, YOUR HOTEL The three star Royal Esplanade insight into Roman life in Britain. Hotel Weymouth is situated county town of Dorset. This Hotel is a beautiful Victorian listed in a favourable town location long established market town Thursday Our excursion today building situated on the sea front. overlooking the historic harbour. has many historic features and takes us to Carisbrooke Castle, www.royalesplanadehotel.co.uk www.kingshotels.co.uk fascinating museums. Later an English fort at the heart we visit Kingston Lacy, a lavish of the Isle of Wight which is family home re-imagined as a steeped in history from the ITINERARY ITINERARY Venetian Palace. In autumn the Norman Conquest to Charles Sunday We travel from Cornwall Monday We leave Cornwall in house is surrounded by colour as I. The attraction is famous for to Hampshire and sail to the Isle the morning and travel to Dorset yellows, oranges and reds paint a its donkeys and for the royal of Wight. We arrive at our hotel enjoying a break in the lovely breathtaking picture. imprisonment of Charles I. Our late in the afternoon. afternoon is free in Ryde. town of Sidmouth on the way. Friday After breakfast we leave Monday Today we travel “Round Tuesday After a leisurely Weymouth to travel home Friday After breakfast we ferry the Island”. Our day begins at breakfast we make our way to arriving during the evening. back to the mainland and after the famous Needles allowing Blandford St Mary for a tour lunch we complete the journey to time for a break and to see the of the Hall and Woodhouse Cornwall. Tour Cost Includes stacks of chalk rising out of the Brewery. This family owned l Premier Class coach travel sea. We then visit Yarmouth for brewery have been producing l Free optional travel insurance a lunch break and also have time Badger beers since 1777. l 4 Nights dinner, bed & breakfast in Cowes. Later we visit Shaftesbury, a Tour Cost Includes l Excursions as detailed quintessential Dorset town with l Premier Class coach travel l Guided tour of Hall and Tuesday A day at leisure in Ryde thatched cottages and quaint Woodhouse Brewery to stroll along the beach, enjoy l Free optional travel insurance tea shops. Later we travel on l Admission to Kingston Lacy the local attractions. l 5 Nights dinner, bed & breakfast through the beautiful countryside l Free parking at depot l Welcome drink on arrival Wednesday Our day begins l to Sherborne. This is without l Pick up points throughout Cornwall Excursions as detailed doubt, one of the most beautiful Further Information with a visit to Shanklin Old Town l Admission to Brading Roman Villa where the quaint cottages and l Admission to Carisbrooke Castle towns in England and has a l Limited number of single rooms thatched roofs give it a picture- l reputation for art and antiques. at no supplement Free parking at depot book feel. This is followed l Pick up points throughout Cornwall l Home pick up £12 per person Wednesday Today is free l £10 per person National Trust by a visit to Ventnor, one of Further Information to enjoy Weymouth and our discount, *members must Britain’s most famous Victorian l Limited number of single rooms surroundings. This delightful produce a valid membership card health resorts, with a warm at no supplement or pay appropriate fee at venue and vibrant town has a unique microclimate. In the afternoon l Home pick up £12 per person l £75 non-refundable deposit history and at its heart sits the we visit Brading Roman Villa, l £75 non-refundable deposit l Balance due 6 weeks prior to travel traditional Old Harbour. one of the finest Roman sites in l Balance due 6 weeks prior to travel

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The Jacobite Scottish Highland Gold Wednesday 27th October 2021

From the bogs of the Moor of Rannoch to the west coast beyond Glen Coe and Fort William, the Western Highlands have an abundance of lochs and mountains. The autumn showcases the landscapes ablaze with golden colours and we take in the magnificent sights by rail, road and water.

YOUR HOTEL visit the distillery or browse The welcoming three star the West Highland Museum. Ballachulish Hotel is situated in Today we also enjoy a ninety a breathtaking setting by Loch minute cruise on loch Linnhe. Glencoe Visitor Centre. Here Linnhe, at the foot of Glencoe. Surrounded by wonderful wildlife we learn of the formation of the Tour Cost Includes www.ballachulish-hotel.co.uk and unique views of Ben Nevis, l Premier Class coach travel you’ll also receive a fascinating spectacular mountains and the l Free optional travel insurance commentary throughout from sad tale of the clan MacDonald l Ferry crossings our skipper. and their tragic massacre. We ITINERARY then continue into the Trossachs l 6 Nights dinner, bed & breakfast Wednesday We travel from Saturday This morning we visit and take to the water on Loch l Excursions as detailed l Loch Linnhe cruise Cornwall to Preston where we the pretty seaside town of Oban Lomond. A live commentary l Train from Oban to Crianlarich have an overnight stop at the with its galleries, harbour, local and local wildlife make this a l Visit to Glencoe Visitor Centre Holiday Inn Preston. distillery and ruined Dunollie fascinating trip. l Loch Lomond Cruise Castle. We have time to browse Thursday The scenery changes l Free parking at depot and enjoy before boarding a Monday It is time to leave our dramatically today as we make l Pick up points throughout Cornwall Scotrail train to Crianlarich. hotel and enjoy the fabulous our way into and through scenery as we ride through Further Information Scotland and up to the highlands. Considered to be one of the most scenic rail journeys in the world, Scotland and cross back into l Single rooms available at a We settle into the lovely supplement of £184 per person the line takes us through the England. We spend the last night Ballachulish Hotel before dinner. l Home pick up £12 per person Pass of Brander and alongside of our tour at the Holiday Inn, l £100 non-refundable deposit Friday Today we visit the quaint Loch Etive. Preston. l Balance due 6 weeks prior to travel town of Fort William which sits in Sunday We join our coach today Tuesday After breakfast we the shadow of Ben Nevis. There make our way back to Cornwall will be time to discover the town, for yet another scenic feast. Our day begins with a visit to the arriving during the evening.

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Torquay Torquay Turkey & Tinsel Friday 5th November 2021 Creative Craft There can be no better start to the festive season than a Turkey and Tinsel stay at the wonderfully decorated Howden Court Hotel. There will be time in the vibrant seaside town of Torquay and excursions to delight in the NEC Creative Craft Show beautiful South Devon countryside. Friday 5th November 2021

YOUR HOTEL river valleys provide spectacular An exciting short break for any crafter or anyone who The two star Howden Court is a backdrops to enjoy. We break wants to give crafting a go! Immerse yourself in a full day Trip Advisor hotel of excellence for lunch at Buckfast Abbey due to its warm welcome and where the tranquil site offers a at the biggest hobby event of the year! Join like-minded excellent service. haven of peace. We then have crafters at the NEC to enjoy workshops, shopping, craft www.howdencourthotel.co.uk an afternoon visit to the seaside demonstrations and so much more! Our ticket also town of Paignton. includes access to Simply Christmas. Monday After breakfast we say ITINERARY goodbye to Peter and his team YOUR HOTEL delight to all who knit, sew, paint, Friday We travel from Cornwall and travel to Plymouth for a spot The three star Holiday Inn craft, bake and ‘create’ in any to Devon and arrive during the of early Christmas shopping. Leamington Spa is a modern hotel way. There will be new products, afternoon to a warm welcome There will be time for lunch with a warm welcome. innovations and ideas from your and a hot drink. We will enjoy before returning to Cornwall in www.ihg.com favourite craft brands. At 4pm we a break for lunch and time to the afternoon. leave Birmingham to travel back browse at Endsleigh Garden to Cornwall. Centre on the way. Tour Cost Includes ITINERARY Saturday This morning we have Friday We leave Cornwall in the l Premier Class coach travel a trip to the unique market town morning and travel to the Bristol Tour Cost Includes l Free optional travel insurance of Totnes. There will be time to area where we have a break for l Premier Class coach travel l 3 Nights dinner, bed & breakfast wander the historic streets or lunch at Cadbury Garden Centre, l Free optional travel insurance l Welcome drink on arrival visit the Dartington Shopping Congresbury. This excellent l 1 Night dinner, bed & breakfast l Excursions as detailed Village. In the afternoon there l Excursions as detailed l Turkey & Tinsel programme venue is home to a lovely will be free time in the lovely l Full day admission to NEC l Free parking at depot restaurant and a great range of town of Torquay to stroll the Creative Craft Show (Including l Pick up points throughout Cornwall individual retail opportunities admission to Simply Christmas) seafront or enjoy the towns Further Information including a large craft shop. l Free parking at depot attractions. We return to our l Later we make our way to our l Pick up points throughout Cornwall hotel for entertainment with Limited number of single rooms at no supplement hotel and arrive with time to Further Information Peter and his team. l settle in before dinner. Home pick up £12 per person l Single rooms available at a Sunday After a leisurely start to l Turkey & Tinsel programme is supplement of £19 per person subject to change by hotel Saturday After breakfast we the day we have a scenic ride l Home pick up £12 per person l £75 non-refundable deposit travel the short distance to the across Dartmoor National Park. l £75 non-refundable deposit l NEC for the Creative Craft Show. Balance due 6 weeks prior to travel l Balance due 6 weeks prior to travel The open moorlands and deep The event is an inspirational

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Festival of Light Longleat Festival of Bridgwater Light & Bristol Bridgwater Carnival Thursday 11th November 2021

Saturday 6th November 2021 We return once again to the renowned Longleat Festival of Light. This unique and spectacular range of giant The drama and colour of this famous annual carnival are light displays is a thrilling winter odyssey set against the not to be missed! This massive procession, with over one fantastic backdrop of Longleat and its amazing attractions. hundred bright floats adorned with 22,000 lightbulbs is We also make time to visit the wonderful city of Bristol enhanced by music and dancing throughout the town and with history at its heart. we enjoy it from our grandstand seat. YOUR HOTEL Saturday After breakfast we YOUR HOTEL Sunday After a leisurely The Holiday Inn Bristol Filton is have time to enjoy Bristol. The The Smiths Hotel is a three star breakfast we travel through a stylish hotel set in landscaped city is bursting with character family run hotel that occupies a the lovely Mendips Area of grounds. and has a lot to enjoy for prime position on the beautiful Outstanding Natural Beauty www.ihg.com everyone. Stroll around the seafront of Weston-super-Mare. to Wells, a compact city with harbourside, enjoy the excellent www.smithshotel.uk.com a historic centre, magnificent shopping district or follow the cathedral and unique moated ITINERARY famous Banksy trail. In the Bishop’s Palace. In the afternoon Thursday We travel from afternoon we make the return journey to Cornwall. ITINERARY we make our way home to Cornwall to Taunton where there Saturday We leave Cornwall in Cornwall. is time for a later lunch and to the morning and have a leisurely browse the lovely county town. Later we continue on to our hotel. break for lunch en-route. In the Tour Cost Includes afternoon we check in to the Tour Cost Includes l Premier Class coach travel Friday Our coach will take us to Smiths Hotel before making our l l Free optional travel insurance Longleat where we have the day Premier Class coach travel way to Bridgwater. There will be l l 1 Night dinner, bed & breakfast to enjoy the many attractions Free optional travel insurance time to eat in the town before we l l Welcome drink on arrival including the magnificent 2 Nights dinner, bed & breakfast take our grandstand seats for l l Excursions as detailed Festival of Light displays. Explore Excursions as detailed the procession. Bridgwater Guy l l Grandstand seat for Bridgwater hundreds of themed, illuminated Admission to Longleat Festival of Light Fawkes Carnival is the largest Carnival displays with incredible hand- l l Free parking at depot Free parking at depot and best illuminated procession made structures measuring up l l Limited pick up points throughout Pick up points throughout Cornwall in the world. It has been held to twenty meters in height. The Cornwall Further Information in the town since the late 19th effect is truly stunning, beautiful Further Information l Single rooms available at a century and the magnificent by daylight but incredible after l Limited number of single rooms supplement of £50 per person floats and elaborate costumes dark. The safari park and house offer an experience like no other. at no supplement l Home pick up £12 per person are included in your day ticket. l We depart Bridgwater after the l £75 non-refundable deposit £75 non-refundable deposit l Balance due 6 weeks prior to travel We leave at 6.30pm to return to l Balance due 6 weeks prior to travel end of the procession. our hotel for a late dinner.

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Thursford Thursford Christmas Spectacular Weston-super-Mare Friday 12th November 2021

Based on the outskirts of Cambridge this delightful pre- Weston-super-Mare Christmas break features the fabulous and much loved Christmas show at Thursford – now recognised as being Carnival the largest of its kind in Europe. Friday 12th November 2021 YOUR HOTEL the ‘ship of the Fens’ and explore The Holiday Inn Cambridge its wonderful mix of the historic The annual spectacle of light, music and colour returns to offers comfortable and spacious and the modern. In the afternoon Weston-super-Mare to delight us. Floats are illuminated by accommodation in a peaceful we visit the majestic city of groups in unique and creative ways and we can enjoy the location on the outskirts of Cambridge. There will be time procession from our ‘ringside’ coach parking spot or stroll the city. to enjoy the quaint passages set along the route and pick your preferred viewing point. www.ihg.com around the historic market place and attractive colleges.

Monday After breakfast we YOUR HOTEL Saturday After a leisurely ITINERARY breakfast we travel into Bristol leave Cambridge and begin The Holiday Inn Bristol Airport is Friday We travel from Cornwall to enjoy time in the wonderful our journey home. We arrive in a modern three star hotel ideally to Cambridge and arrive at the maritime city. You can choose Cornwall during the evening. located for this tour. Holiday Inn Cambridge with time to stroll around the harbour www.holidayinn.com to settle in before dinner. area and its many attractions or browse the city centre and Saturday This morning we ITINERARY its great range of shops and make our way to Thursford and restaurants. In the afternoon we arrive in time to browse the ‘olde Friday We leave Cornwall in the Tour Cost Includes morning and have a leisurely make our way home to Cornwall. worlde’ gift shops and have l Premier Class coach travel break for lunch en-route. In the lunch in the tea room. There l Free optional travel insurance afternoon we check in to the will be a break for morning Tour Cost Includes l 3 Nights dinner, bed & breakfast Holiday Inn before making our coffee in the historic port town l Premier Class coach travel of Kings Lynn on the way. In l Welcome drink on arrival way to Weston-super-Mare l l Free optional travel insurance the afternoon we take our seats Excursions as detailed where there will be time to eat l 1 Night bed & breakfast l Ticket to Thursford Christmas for the Thursford Christmas in the town before we enjoy the l Excursions as detailed Spectacular Spectacular. This famous great procession. Regarded as l Free parking at depot l Free parking at depot Norfolk Show is a celebration one of the largest illuminated l Limited up points throughout l Pick up points throughout Cornwall carnivals in the world, this fun Cornwall of Christmas with choirs, carols Further Information and organs including the mighty and colourful event is one of Further Information l Limited number of single rooms Wurlitzer. the most spectacular events in l Single rooms available at a at no supplement the area. We depart Weston- supplement of £25 per person Sunday Our day begins with a l Home pick up £12 per person super-Mare after the end of the l £75 non-refundable deposit visit to the historic fenland city l £75 non-refundable deposit l l Balance due 6 weeks prior to travel procession. Balance due 6 weeks prior to travel of Ely. There will be time to see

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Sidmouth Frankfurt Market Sidmouth Luxury Break Sunday 14th November 2021 Birmingham’s ‘Frankfurt’ Market With glorious sweeping views of Lyme Bay, The Victoria Hotel is one of England’s finest hotels offering the perfect Friday 19th November 2021 base for enjoying the beautiful seaside town of Sidmouth. The long attractive promenade, pretty public gardens and The long standing festive market in Britain’s second city quaint streets with specialist independent shops are a has over eighty decorated stalls to tempt and delight you. pleasure to explore. Birmingham has a big heart and a lot of culture and it comes to life with twinkling lights, Christmas music and a YOUR HOTEL Jurassic Coast which stretch distinctly European ambience. We also enjoy time at the The four star Victoria Hotel is part into Dorset. We travel via the lovely Victorian Market at Gloucester Quays. of the prestigious Brend chain of attractive towns and villages of hotels. Seaton, Lyme Regis and West www.victoriahotel.co.uk Bay to the historic market town YOUR HOTEL Sunday This morning we check of Bridport. We enjoy stops The four star Stourport Manor out of our hotel and make our throughout the day to discover Hotel by Best Western is a way to Gloucester where the Victorian Christmas Market ITINERARY the best of this lovely area. delightful country house hotel and former home of Sir Stanley takes place around the lovely, Sunday We leave Cornwall in Thursday Leaving the comfort of Baldwin. regenerated harbourside area. the morning and travel to Devon our hotel we make our way home www.bestwestern.co.uk As well as handcrafted gifts and enjoying a lunch break on the stopping for a lunch break in the treats the market will also be way. On arrival at the Victoria lovely city of Exeter. We arrive in brought to life by Victorian street Hotel we enjoy a warm welcome Cornwall later in the afternoon. performers. In the afternoon we and a hot drink. ITINERARY Friday We depart Cornwall in the make our way back to Cornwall. Monday Today we cross the morning and travel to our hotel Blackdown Hills for a visit into Tour Cost Includes arriving in time to settle in before Tour Cost Includes Somerset and the county town dinner. There will be a leisurely of Taunton. There will be time l Premier Class coach travel l Premier Class coach travel lunch break on the way. to stroll the picturesque streets l Free optional travel insurance l Free optional travel insurance l l lined with many fine houses and 4 Nights dinner, bed & breakfast Saturday After breakfast we 2 Nights dinner, bed & breakfast l Welcome drink on arrival l Welcome hot drink on arrival buildings and have a spot of make the short journey into l Excursions as detailed l Excursions as detailed lunch. Birmingham to visit the magical l Free parking at depot l Free parking at depot Frankfurt Christmas Market. This Tuesday A leisurely day to enjoy l Pick up points throughout Cornwall l Pick up points throughout Cornwall is the largest authentic German the regency town of Sidmouth. Further Information Further Information Christmas Market outside of Stroll along the promenade or l l Limited number of single rooms Germany and offers a range of Single rooms available at a soak up the timeless charm of at no supplement supplement of £40 per person tempting food and drink as well the town. l Home pick up £12 per person l Home pick up £12 per person as a selection of unusual gifts l £75 non-refundable deposit l £75 non-refundable deposit and Christmas decorations from Wednesday Today we explore l Balance due 6 weeks prior to travel l Balance due 6 weeks prior to travel the pretty coastal towns of the Europe.

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Tenby Royal Marines Spectacular South Wales Bournemouth Royal Turkey & Tinsel Marines Spectacular Monday 22nd November 2021 Monday 22nd November 2021

Join us on our return to the welcoming Ivy Bush Royal Join us for a Turkey and Tinsel break in Bournemouth Hotel where we will never be far from a picturesque coast as the town is transformed into an illuminated festive or a dramatic mountain backdrop. Carmarthenshire offers delight. The highlight of the tour will be the Royal Marines a particularly warm Welsh welcome and our delightful pre Christmas Spectacular. Christmas break will start off the season nicely.

YOUR HOTEL Christmas Spectacular, a YOUR HOTEL Teifi River. We have time for The Bournemouth Carlton Hotel military musical marvel featuring The three star standard Ivy Bush lunch before we head around the BW Signature Collection is in the festive music, military marches, Royal Hotel is within walking Preseli Mountains and make our heart of town with beautiful views. big band hits and popular distance of the town centre. way back to Carmarthen. www.bestwestern.co.uk showstoppers. www.ivybushroyal.co.uk Friday We make the journey Friday After breakfast we leave back to Cornwall. Bournemouth making our way ITINERARY back to Cornwall. ITINERARY Monday We travel to Monday We depart Cornwall in Bournemouth and arrive late in the morning and travel to Wales. the afternoon. Tour Cost Includes Tuesday This morning we Tuesday Our coach will take us l Premier Class coach travel travel west to the popular small to the compact city of Salisbury l Free optional travel insurance seaside resort of Saundersfoot, where the festive market will l 4 Nights dinner, bed & breakfast Tour Cost Includes where there will be time for be in full swing. After lunch we l Welcome mulled wine & mince l coffee before a visit to Tenby. Premier Class coach travel travel through the beautiful New pie on arrival l Free optional travel insurance l Afternoon refreshments on 3 days This colourful town has old Forest back to our hotel. l 4 Nights dinner, bed & breakfast l Bingo on one afternoon town walls, interesting little side l Entertainment on two nights Wednesday Our excursion takes l A pre dinner glass of wine on streets and alleyways to explore. l Welcome drink on arrival us to the town of Poole, situated one night Wednesday Our excursion l Excursions as detailed on one of the largest natural l Turkey & Tinsel programme today takes us to the City of l Visit to Welsh National harbours in the world. We then l Excursions as detailed l Ticket to Royal Marines Swansea. We visit the Welsh Waterfront Museum make our way via the Sandbanks l Turkey & Tinsel programme Christmas Spectacular National Waterfront Museum Ferry to the Isle of Purbeck and l Free parking at depot l Free parking at depot which tells the story of industry the seaside town of Swanage. l Pick up points throughout Cornwall l Pick up points throughout Cornwall and innovation in Wales. We We return to our hotel for a Further Information Further Information then have a break in Mumbles cream tea and bingo. l l before returning to the city for an Limited number of single rooms Limited number of single rooms at no supplement Thursday Our morning is free at no supplement afternoon of exploration. l Home pick up £12 per person to explore Bournemouth. In the l Home pick up £12 per person Thursday Today our excursion l £75 non-refundable deposit afternoon our hotel will offer l £75 non-refundable deposit takes us first to Newcastle Emlyn l Turkey & Tinsel programme is refreshments before an early l Turkey & Tinsel programme is subject to change by hotel subject to change by hotel for a short break, moving on to dinner. In the evening we take l Balance due 6 weeks prior to travel l Balance due 6 weeks prior to travel Cardigan, at the mouth of the our seats for the Royal Marines

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Kew Gardens Chatsworth Christmas at Kew & Festive Chatsworth ‘Darkness into Light’ Friday 26th November 2021 Thursday 25th November 2021 As we drive across the parkland and see Chatsworth House for the first time, the sight will take your breath A tour taking in two very different Christmas events. away. Seeing this magnificent treasure in full festive Salisbury Cathedrals Advent Procession and Kew Gardens decoration will be a wonderful experience. as it is transformed into a winter wonderland of light.

YOUR HOTEL limestone dales, bustling market festive atmosphere and have YOUR HOTEL The four star Derby Mickleover towns and pretty villages dotted The four star Hampshire Court lunch before we enjoy a cream Hotel/BW Signature Collection is in between, this is an area of Hotel is located near Basingstoke tea in the cathedral café followed a very comfortable modern hotel amazing variety and contrast. and boasts excellent facilities. by the Darkness into Light with excellent amenities. During the day we will visit the www.thehampshirecourthotel.co.uk Service. This spectacular Advent www.hallmarkhotels.co.uk popular town of Buxton, famed procession begins with the for its natural spring water and cathedral in total darkness and Georgian architecture and the culminates with the light of 1,400 ITINERARY ITINERARY unique village of Matlock Bath, Thursday Leaving Cornwall we flickering candles. Friday We depart Cornwall and built alongside the River Derwent travel to our hotel before dinner. Sunday After breakfast we visit make our way to Derby. We arrive in a steep and beautiful gorge. the McArthurGlen outlet or Friday This morning we have at our hotel to a welcome drink. Monday We say goodbye to a short visit to Basingstoke, a STEAM the Museum. Later we Saturday The idyllic town Derbyshire and make our way modern town dating back to make our way home. of Bakewell will be our first back to Cornwall. Roman times. Lunch will be stop and there will be time served at our hotel before we Tour Cost Includes for morning coffee before we Tour Cost Includes make our way to Royal Windsor, l Premier Class coach travel then move on to the beautiful l Premier Class coach travel the riverside town dominated l Free optional travel insurance Chatsworth House where we l Free optional travel insurance by the Royal residence of our l 2 Nights dinner, bed & breakfast see one of Britain’s most beloved l 3 Nights dinner, bed & breakfast Queen. Later we make our way l 1 Night lunch, bed & breakfast stately homes transformed into a l Welcome hot drink on arrival to Kew for the Christmas at Kew l Welcome drink on arrival festive treasure. Giant Christmas l Excursions as detailed spectacular. Follow the trail l Excursions as detailed trees, thousands of baubles l Admission to Chatsworth House to see a magical world full of l Entrance to Kew Gardens and hundreds of fairy lights & Christmas Market seasonal cheer. Paths are lit by l Cream tea at Salisbury Cathedral l adorn the regal state rooms and Free parking at depot hundreds of illuminated globes l Darkness into Light l impressive galleries. The famous Pick up points throughout Cornwall winding through glittering trees l Free parking at depot Chatsworth Christmas Market Further Information dripping with silvery shards of l Pick up points throughout Cornwall offers a festive atmosphere as we l Single rooms available at a light. There is a food village to Further Information browse the many stalls. supplement of £57 per person purchase dinner or refreshments. l Single rooms available at a l All singles are double/twin for supplement of £73 per person Sunday Today we will enjoy sole occupancy Saturday We visit Salisbury l Home pick up £12 per person a leisurely breakfast followed l Home pick up £12 per person where the Christmas market l l £75 non-refundable deposit by a tour of the beautiful Peak £75 non-refundable deposit decorates the Guildhall Square. l l Balance due 6 weeks prior to travel District. From wild moorlands to Balance due 6 weeks prior to travel There will be time to enjoy the

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Ludlow

Festival of Lights Shropshire Longleat Turkey & Tinsel Festival of Light Monday 29th November 2021 Saturday 27th November 2021 A festive break to enjoy an early Christmas with great entertainment and lovely food. Take in the wonderful Once again the Longleat Estate plays host to Europe’s Shropshire countryside, we also step back in time at Blists largest display of Chinese lanterns which transform the Hill Victorian Village. grounds into a magical and spectacular Festival of Light. We have a day to enjoy the many onsite attractions before dusk arrives and the magic begins. YOUR HOTEL to see the famous bridge before The three star Buckatree Hall making our way to Blists Hill. The Hotel is delightfully situated at the Victorian town takes us back to YOUR HOTEL Monday After breakfast we make foot of Wrekin Hill. It is a country an age of steam and we see life The Holiday Inn Bristol Filton is our way through the Somerset house hotel with its own lake. as it was years ago. a stylish hotel set in landscaped countryside to the dramatic www.buckatreehallhotel.com Friday Leaving the Buckatree grounds. Cheddar Gorge where we have Hall Hotel we travel to Bristol www.ihg.com time for a coffee break. We then travel on to Clarks Shopping for an early lunch break to enjoy ITINERARY Village where there will be time the Christmas market or the Monday We leave Cornwall in for lunch and a spot of Christmas maritime city. After lunch we ITINERARY the morning and break for a shopping. In the afternoon make our way back to Cornwall. Saturday We travel from leisurely lunch before continuing we make the return journey to Cornwall to Bristol and enjoy to our hotel. time at the excellent Cadbury Cornwall. Tour Cost Includes Tuesday Today we make our Garden and Leisure on the way. l Premier Class coach travel way to the World of Wedgewood We arrive at our hotel with time l Free optional travel insurance near Stoke-on-Trent. Here we to settle in before dinner. l 4 Nights dinner, bed & breakfast have a factory tour to see the art l Welcome drink on arrival Sunday Our coach will take us of the famously crafted luxury l Visit from Father Christmas to Longleat where we have the Tour Cost Includes ceramics. In the afternoon we l Excursions as detailed day to enjoy the many attractions l Premier Class coach travel visit RAF Cosford where we l Admission to World of Wedgewood including the magnificent l Free optional travel insurance discover the amazing stories l Visit to RAF Cosford l 2 Nights dinner, bed & breakfast Festival of Light displays. Explore of those who have served and l Admission to Blists Hill l Excursions as detailed hundreds of themed, illuminated browse the aircraft displays. l Turkey & Tinsel programme l Admission to Longleat Festival displays with incredible hand- l Free parking at depot of Light Wednesday We have a scenic made structures measuring up l Pick up points throughout Cornwall l Free parking at depot to twenty meters in height. The day as we take a picturesque Further Information l Pick up points throughout Cornwall route via Wenlock Edge to the effect is truly stunning, beautiful l Single rooms available at a Further Information medieval town of Ludlow and the by daylight but incredible after supplement of £73 per person l Single rooms available at a quintessentially English town of dark. The safari park and house l Home pick up £12 per person supplement of £50 per person Much Wenlock. will also be included in your l £75 non-refundable deposit l Home pick up £12 per person day ticket. We leave at 6.30pm l Turkey & Tinsel programme is l £75 non-refundable deposit Thursday Our coach will take to return to our hotel for a late subject to change by hotel l Balance due 6 weeks prior to travel us to Ironbridge Gorge and l Balance due 6 weeks prior to travel dinner. village where there will be time

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Christmas Market Bridport Bath & Worcester Weymouth Christmas Markets Turkey & Tinsel Friday 3rd December 2021 Monday 29th November 2021 We make a return to two of the UK’s most popular A great value break to enjoy the festivities of the Christmas Christmas Markets and enjoy this delightfully European season in the traditional seaside town of Weymouth. We festive tradition. Bath Christmas Market sits in the heart enjoy a range of excursions to enjoy Dorset by day before of the lovely spa city and will delight us with traditional returning to our hotel to celebrate Christmas early. hand crafted gifts, decorations and food. Worcester is a delightful Victorian themed market with stall holders dressed in period costume, a full entertainment YOUR HOTEL Thursday Our day begins with programme and an abundance of seasonal food and drink. The two star standard Crown a visit to Bridport, a charming Hotel is situated in a favourable fishing village. We then visit the YOUR HOTEL of Christmas past as you stroll town location overlooking the town of Dorchester, an attractive The four star Mercure Holland through the heart of this ancient historic harbour. town with one foot in the past. House Hotel, Bristol has a city. www.kingshotels.co.uk This evening we have a ‘New contemporary style and excellent Years’ party with bubbly and Sunday After breakfast we facilities. dancing. leave our hotel and make our www.accor.com/hotel way to Cribbs Causeway where ITINERARY Friday We make our way back to the skating rink and Winter Monday We depart Cornwall Cornwall. There will be a lunch in the morning and travel to Wonderland theme give the mall break in Exeter on the way home. ITINERARY Weymouth. Dinner will be a magical feel. Following this Friday Departing early in the followed by our first evening of we continue our journey home morning we head to the historic entertainment. Tour Cost Includes arriving mid evening. city of Bath where we have the Tuesday A scenic tour that l Premier Class coach travel afternoon in the heart of the l Free optional travel insurance begins in Wareham. We then lovely city and its Christmas Tour Cost Includes l 4 Nights dinner, bed & breakfast ride across the Isle of Purbeck shopping wonderland. Enjoy the l l Nightly complimentary drink Premier Class coach travel and on to the Sandbanks ferry sound of carols whilst indulging l l Excursions as detailed Free optional travel insurance as we travel to the lovely resort in the festive fayre and wares of l l Gift from Father Christmas 2 Nights dinner, bed & breakfast of Bournemouth. There will the wooden chalets nestled in l l Fancy dress competition Welcome drink on arrival be time here before we return the picturesque streets. Later in l l Turkey & Tinsel programme Excursions as detailed to our hotel for a candle-lit l l Free parking at depot the afternoon we travel on to our Free parking at depot l Christmas dinner with bingo and l Pick up points throughout Cornwall hotel. Pick up points throughout Cornwall entertainment. Further Information Further Information Saturday We travel to l Single rooms available at a Wednesday Today is free to l Limited number of single rooms Worcester and spend the supplement of £62 per person explore the town of Weymouth at no supplement day at the Victorian themed l l Home pick up £12 per person All singles are double/twin for with its fine Georgian grandeur, Christmas Fayre. A traditional sole occupancy l £75 non-refundable deposit attractive seafront and pretty and atmospheric day with l Home pick up £12 per person l Turkey & Tinsel programme is harbour. This evenings dinner l subject to change by hotel entertainment, quaint stalls and £75 non-refundable deposit is followed by a fancy dress l l Balance due 6 weeks prior to travel a wide selection of crafts and Balance due 6 weeks prior to travel competition and bingo. gifts. Enjoy the wonderful feel

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Lynton Cliff Railway

Cribbs Causeway Exmoor Turkey & Tinsel Cardiff Monday 6th December 2021 Exmoor is a rich mixture of dramatic cliffs, high moors, Christmas Market tumbling streams and deep valleys. It is also home to a wealth of charming villages and appealing pretty seaside Sunday 5th December 2021 towns. We discover the many facets whilst staying at the heart of one of its most popular villages. A short city break to enjoy the wonderfully festive atmosphere that the well established and friendly Cardiff Thursday The beautiful scenery Christmas market adds to the already lovely streets of this YOUR HOTEL The three star standard Valley of Exmoor will captivate us today ancient city. This popular way of shopping for unique gifts of Rocks Hotel is located in the as we explore more of this small is a delightful way to get into the Christmas spirit. We also picturesque village of Lynton. but perfect national park. We have time at Cribbs Causeway for yet more shopping. www.the-valley-of-rocks. include visits to the popular town devontophotels.com of Minehead and the ancient village of Dunster. YOUR HOTEL delicious food delicacies to The four star Hilton Cardiff is a hand-crafted gifts. The market Friday We leave Lynton this luxury hotel in the city centre, fills the historic centre of Cardiff ITINERARY morning and make our way back looking out over Cardiff Castle and gives easy access to other Monday Leaving Cornwall we to Cornwall. We enjoy a lunch and City Hall. It has excellent attractions such as the imposing make our way to North Devon, break on the way and arrive back service and full spa facilities. castle and beautiful cathedral. enjoying a leisurely lunch break in Cornwall late in the afternoon. www.hilton.com/cardiff In the afternoon we leave Cardiff on the way. and make the journey home to Tuesday Our excursion today Cornwall. takes us along the coast to Tour Cost Includes ITINERARY the pretty fishing resort of l Premier Class coach travel Sunday We depart Cornwall Ilfracombe. This picture postcard l Free optional travel insurance in the morning and travel to seaside town has a small historic l 4 Nights dinner, bed & breakfast l Cribbs Causeway where there harbour as its hub. Later we Welcome drink and mince pie l Glass of wine with will be time for a late lunch and visit the ancient market town of Tour Cost Includes ‘Christmas Dinner’ shopping at the excellent mall. Barnstaple. l Premier Class coach travel l Cream tea on one day Later in the afternoon we make l Free optional travel insurance Wednesday Today is free to l Excursions as detailed our way to Cardiff. Here we l 1 Night bed & breakfast explore the lovely villages of l Turkey & Tinsel programme check into our excellent hotel l Excursions as detailed Lynton and Lynmouth. The pretty l Free parking at depot and then have the evening to l l Free parking at depot village of Lynmouth sits at sea Pick up points throughout Cornwall take advantage of the many and l Pick up points throughout Cornwall level, following the River Lyn Further Information varied local dining options. Further Information down to the sea, whilst Lynton l Limited number of single rooms at no supplement Monday After breakfast we l Single rooms available at a sits higher and has beautiful l Home pick up £12 per person have time to enjoy the Cardiff supplement of £34 per person views and quaint narrow lanes. l l £75 non-refundable deposit Christmas Market. Beautifully Limited pick ups available on The nearby water-powered this tour l Turkey & Tinsel programme is decorated stalls line the streets funicular railway joins the l £75 non-refundable deposit subject to change by hotel with a stunning array of artisan attractive towns. In the afternoon l Balance due 6 weeks prior to travel l Balance due 6 weeks prior to travel seasonal creations ranging from our hotel will serve a cream tea.

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Lake Windermere Royal Albert Hall Lancashire & Lakes Christmas Celebration Turkey & Tinsel at the Royal Albert Hall Monday 6th December 2021 Wednesday 8th December 2021 A new Turkey and Tinsel break that brings us a taste of A tour to remember as we visit the Royal Albert Hall to see the festive season with an enjoyable, traditional seaside John Rutter’s Christmas Celebration with the much loved entertainment break. Whilst enjoying our ‘early Christmas’ Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. A glittering selection of the we have a varied range of excursions by day to see very best Christmas carols, choral pieces and orchestral wonderful scenery in the Lake District & Yorkshire Dales. works will be showcased in one of the most famous, not to mention most impressive venues in the world. YOUR HOTEL Thursday A day excursion to the The great value Best Western beautiful Yorkshire Dales. As we annual quiz to fill us with Lothersdale Hotel is a family run enjoy the wonderful views of this YOUR HOTEL Christmas sparkle and cheer. hotel on Morecambe promenade. rugged and wild national park The Doubletree by Hilton, Elstree We return to our hotel late in the It boasts breathtaking views we include a visit to the largely is a modern hotel located in the evening. across Morecambe Bay. unspoilt town of Kirby Lonsdale. suburbs of London making it a handy base for us. www.bestwestern.co.uk We also visit Hawes, the ‘little Friday After breakfast we begin www.ihg.com capital’ of Upper Wensleydale. our journey home. On the way Friday After breakfast we begin we have a stop in the beautiful ITINERARY our journey south and arrive back city of Salisbury to enjoy the ITINERARY Monday We depart Cornwall in Cornwall during the evening. cathedral, riverside or visit the in the morning and travel to Wednesday Leaving Cornwall popular Christmas Market. In the Lancashire for a warm welcome in the morning we travel to the afternoon we return to Cornwall. Royal Borough of Windsor where at the Lothersdale Hotel. Tour Cost Includes we have a break in the royal town l Tuesday This morning we head Premier Class coach travel before continuing to the Holiday l Free optional travel insurance for the beautiful Lake District. Inn Elstree. Tour Cost Includes Our first stop will be the lovely l 4 Nights dinner, bed & breakfast l Premier Class coach travel town of Bowness and whilst l Welcome hot drink & muffins Thursday This morning we l l One pre dinner Prosecco reception Free optional travel insurance here we include a cruise on Lake have a short drive to the unique l l Afternoon tea on one day and historical city of St Albans 1 Night dinner, bed & breakfast Windermere. Later our coach l l Excursions as detailed where there is the opportunity 1 Night lunch, bed & breakfast takes us on a scenic tour via l Excursions as detailed l Cruise on Lake Windermere to explore this beautiful place Coniston Water. l Ticket for Christmas Celebration l Turkey & Tinsel programme and take in its vibrant historic at the Royal Albert Hall Wednesday Today we begin l Free parking at depot ambience. After this we return l Free parking at depot in the town of Carnforth and l Pick up points throughout Cornwall to our hotel for lunch before l Pick up points throughout Cornwall its wonderful heritage centre Further Information travelling into London for Further Information housed in the station made l Limited number of single rooms free time before an evening l Single rooms available at a famous by the film Brief at no supplement performance in the Royal Albert supplement of £50 per person Encounters. We also have time to l Home pick up £12 per person Hall. This Christmas spectacular l Home pick up £12 per person see the quirky town of Lancaster l £75 non-refundable deposit is brimming with sing-along l l £75 non-refundable deposit with its captivating past. Our Turkey & Tinsel programme is subject to change by hotel carols, rousing fanfares, festive l Balance due 6 weeks prior to travel afternoon is free in Morecambe. l Balance due 6 weeks prior to travel favourites and John Rutter’s

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Ben Nevis

Highland Night at the hotel. Monday We bid farewell to Christmas in Scotland Dinner is a five course meal with Scotland and begin our return ‘piping in’ of the haggis and a journey. Once again we have an Wednesday 22nd December 2021 wee dram followed by Scottish overnight stop at the Holiday Inn entertainment. For those wishing Preston. to attend Midnight Mass, mulled Tuesday Our journey continues The cold, crisp and mountainous Scottish countryside wine and mince pies will be after breakfast and we arrive in provides the perfect location for a warming Christmas served on return. Cornwall during the evening. holiday. Newtonmore is a picturesque village situated in Saturday Christmas Day: the Cairngorms and is famous for its role in Monarch of Merry Christmas! Have a good The Glen, it will provide us with a wonderful base from breakfast, but leave room for which to enjoy this beautiful area. lunch. Enjoy a relaxing morning opening presents and perhaps taking a stroll. Lunch will be YOUR HOTEL Thursday Leaving Preston we served and we are hoping that Tour Cost Includes The three star Highlander Hotel travel north over the border into Santa will make an appearance. l Premier Class coach travel at Newtonmore is famed for its Scotland. Our scenic route takes After lunch there will be board l Free optional travel insurance true highland welcome, excellent us up into beautiful Highland games in the lounge. Dinner l 6 Nights dinner, bed & breakfast service and good food. All countryside. Once settled into tonight is buffet style, followed l Excursions as detailed bedrooms are located externally the hotel we enjoy a welcome by an evening of entertainment. l Welcome drink reception to the main hotel building and are drinks reception before dinner. l Traditional Christmas lunch accessed by a short walkway. Sunday Boxing Day: After Friday Christmas Eve: After l Ticket for pantomime www.bespokehotels.com breakfast we have a short scenic breakfast we have an excursion l Christmas gift excursion in the local area before to Fort William. On the way we l Free parking at depot an afternoon of fun and laughter break for morning coffee at l Pick up points throughout Cornwall at the Eden Court Theatre with ITINERARY Spean Bridge Woollen Mill. There Further Information their annual Inverness Christmas Wednesday We depart Cornwall will then be time to enjoy the l Single rooms available at a Pantomime. Afterwards we early in the morning and make highland town of Fort William supplement of £44 per person return to the hotel for dinner our way to the Preston area which sits at the head of Loch l Home pick up £12 per person and our final night of music and l where we have an overnight Linnhe and at the foot of Ben £75 non-refundable deposit entertainment. l Balance due 6 weeks prior to travel break at the Holiday Inn Preston. Nevis. Tonight is Traditional

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Lincoln Cathedral

Christmas in Lincolnshire Thursday 23rd December 2021

Celebrate a warm and welcoming Christmas in England’s second largest county. This outstanding area of ever- changing landscapes and scenery has been shaped by a rich tapestry of fascinating heritage. Join us in this festive delight as we relax and explore the county which sits in the shadows of the iconic towers of Lincoln Cathedral.

YOUR HOTEL the beautiful and historic town tonight is buffet style and we Tour Cost Includes The three star Olde Barn Hotel is of Stamford. Explore the quaint round off the day with a quiz. a tranquil retreat set in beautiful streets and revel in the festive l Premier Class coach travel Sunday Boxing Day: Today Lincolnshire countryside near the atmosphere or take a light lunch l Free optional travel insurance we drive to the historic City of l village of Marston. in one of the many tea rooms. We 4 Nights dinner, bed & breakfast Lincoln with its magnificent l Welcome drink and mince pie www.theoldebarnhotel.co.uk return to our hotel in time for tea Cathedral, and next to it the l and biscuits. Dinner tonight is Drink reception on first night Norman Castle. The old town l Traditional Christmas lunch followed by live entertainment. is a labyrinth of little alleyways l Christmas gift ITINERARY Saturday Christmas Day: and interesting shops to explore. l Tea & cake/biscuits served in the Thursday Leaving Cornwall, we Merry Christmas to all! Enjoy We return to the hotel in time afternoon on 3 days travel to Lincolnshire and arrive a leisurely breakfast and open for tea and scones and time to l Excursions as detailed at our hotel late in the afternoon your presents. Have a relaxing relax before dinner and our final l Free parking at depot l for tea and mince pies. This morning in the hotel, maybe evening of entertainment. Pick up points throughout Cornwall evening enjoy a drinks reception make use of the leisure facilities Further Information Monday Following a hearty to meet the staff before dinner. or go for a stroll. A delicious l Single rooms available at a breakfast we begin the return We are entertained by carol traditional Christmas lunch supplement of £60 per person journey home arriving back in l Home pick up £12 per person singers and games after dinner. will be served followed by the Cornwall during the evening. l £75 non-refundable deposit Queen’s speech. Later we have Friday Christmas Eve: This l Balance due 6 weeks prior to travel morning we make our way to tea and Christmas cake. Dinner

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Exmouth Christmas in Exmouth Thursday 23rd December 2021

Enjoy Christmas in the bustling coastal town of Exmouth. Sitting on the attractive Exe estuary, the town is one of Devon’s oldest and prettiest seaside resorts and makes the ideal place for a festive retreat.

YOUR HOTEL coast taking in the red sandstone Sunday Boxing Day: A leisurely Tour Cost Includes The three star Imperial Hotel is cliffs and the towns of Dawlish breakfast will be followed by an an elegant Victorian landmark set and Teignmouth. We break for excursion to the genteel resort of l Premier Class coach travel in its own grounds on Exmouth’s morning coffee and then have Sidmouth situated on the rugged l Free optional travel insurance l beautiful esplanade. a visit to the lovely resort of Jurassic Coast. We return to our 4 Nights dinner, bed & breakfast l Welcome mulled wine and mince www.bespokehotels.com/ Torquay. We return to our hotel hotel for a light lunch and free pie on arrival imperial-exmouth-hotel for afternoon refreshments. time to explore the lovely town of l Afternoon festive treats served Exmouth. Saturday Christmas Day: on 3 days Merry Christmas! After a Monday We leave our hotel and l 4 Course Christmas lunch with drinks reception ITINERARY leisurely breakfast we have the travel to Exeter for time to enjoy l Christmas gift Thursday We depart Cornwall opportunity to exchange gifts. this lovely compact city. After l Excursions as detailed in the morning and travel to There will then be time for a lunch we return to Cornwall l Free parking at depot Exmouth. There will be a leisurely stroll along the esplanade before arriving home later in the l Pick up points throughout Cornwall break for lunch on the way and we enjoy a pre-lunch drink. A afternoon. Further Information on arrival we enjoy a festive traditional Christmas lunch will welcome of mulled wine and l Limited number of single rooms be served and there will be a visit at no supplement mince pies. and gift from Father Christmas. l Home pick up £12 per person In the afternoon we can watch Friday Christmas Eve: Today l £75 non-refundable deposit we have a coach tour along the the Queens speech with a slice l Balance due 6 weeks prior to travel of Christmas cake.

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Wells

Christmas swimmers before Christmas in we enjoy a pre-lunch sherry. A traditional Christmas lunch will be served and there will be a visit Weston-super-Mare and gift from Father Christmas followed by The Queens Speech Thursday 23rd December 2021 and Christmas cake. A festive evening buffet will be served Why not join us and celebrate a warm Christmas with a before another evening of live full festive programme whilst staying on the wonderful entertainment. seafront at Weston-super-Mare. With varied entertainment Sunday Boxing Day: A leisurely throughout your stay we will enjoy a number of excursions breakfast will be followed by to explore the lovely county of Somerset. free time to stroll along the pier, Tour Cost Includes browse the sales or enjoy any l Premier Class coach travel of the towns attractions. We l Free optional travel insurance YOUR HOTEL Friday Christmas Eve: We enjoy lunch in our hotel before l 4 Nights dinner, bed & breakfast The three star Smiths Hotel is have a visit to the magnificent an afternoon coach trip to the l Excursions as detailed family run and occupies a prime Cheddar Gorge and the lovely small but beautiful city of Wells. l Welcome drink on arrival position on the beautiful seafront. Cadbury Garden Centre at Sheltered by the Mendips, l Lunch on 3 days www.smithshotel.uk.com Congresbury for any last minute the narrow streets and quaint l Tea and coffee with Christmas cake one afternoon gifts. We return to our hotel for buildings offer a wealth of l Pre-lunch sherry on Christmas Day lunch and a relaxing afternoon. historic interest and beautiful l Christmas gift There are local churches nearby architecture. We return to our ITINERARY l Free parking at depot for anyone who wishes to attend hotel for dinner and our last night Thursday We depart during l Pick up points throughout Cornwall Midnight Mass. the morning and make our way of great entertainment. Further Information to Somerset enjoying a lunch Saturday Christmas Day: Merry Monday Following breakfast l Limited number of single rooms break on the way. Arriving in Christmas! After a leisurely we begin our journey home. We at no supplement the afternoon there will be a l breakfast you will have the make a lunch stop on the way Home pick up £12 per person welcome drink and time to settle l opportunity to exchange gifts. and we arrive in Cornwall in the £75 non-refundable deposit in before dinner and an evening l There will then be time for a stroll afternoon. Balance due 6 weeks prior to travel of entertainment. and perhaps watch the brave

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