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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 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 Cornwall Your hotel but if you would like to start and end your holiday at your front door we can arrange a home pick up from most areas Please see the symbols below which are shown on individual of the county at the minimal cost of just £12 per person. itineraries to show you what the hotel of your choice offers. (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 a limited number of central points throughout Cornwall. Hot drink facilities in room All Premier Class Tours include Home to Home Pick Up in our Indoor swimming pool 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.

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Page Date Holiday Days Price Page Date Holiday Days Price NOVEMBER 2020 FEBRUARY 2021 3 6 Nov NEC Creative Craft Show 2 Days £149 17 1 Feb Delightful Wales 5 Days £349 3 6 Nov Torquay & Tinsel 4 Days £259 18 7 Feb Eastbourne & Brighton 5 Days £349 4 9 Nov Illuminations 5 Days £429 18 8 Feb Cumbrian Borders 5 Days £349 4 13 Nov Exeter & Clarks Village 2 Days £129 19 12 Feb Austrian Winter Wonderland 9 Days £1,050 5 14 Nov City Break 3 Days £269 20 15 Feb Great Malvern & Cotswolds 5 Days £375 5 15 Nov Luxury Sidmouth Break 5 Days £449 20 15 Feb Medieval York 5 Days £339 Kew Orchid Festival & 6 16 Nov Shrewsbury & Blists Hill 5 Days £379 21 19 Feb 3 Days £189 Kensington Palace 6 16 Nov Weymouth Turkey & Tinsel 5 Days £349 21 26 Feb Longleat & Bath 3 Days £225 7 21 Nov Festive Chatsworth 4 Days £349 22 26 Feb Oxford & Snowdrops 4 Days £299 Longleat Land of Light 8 20 Nov 3 Days £249 & Cardiff Christmas Market 8 23 Nov Bognor Regis Turkey & Tinsel 5 Days £329 MARCH 2021 9 23 Nov Bournemouth Turkey & Tinsel 5 Days £379 22 1 Mar Bournemouth Break 5 Days £299 10 27 Nov Turkey & Tinsel Paignton 4 Days £269 23 1 Mar Llandudno & Snowdonia 5 Days £395 Christmas at Kew & 23 7 Mar Sidmouth Luxury Break 5 Days £449 10 27 Nov 4 Days £329 Salisbury Cathedral 24 14 Mar St Patricks Day in Wexford 6 Days £595 11 28 Nov Bath Christmas Shopper 2 Days £139 25 12 Mar Crufts Dog Show 2 Days £179 Chester & North Wales 11 30 Nov 5 Days £349 Turkey & Tinsel 25 15 Mar Beautiful Lancashire 5 Days £329 26 15 Mar Torquay - Nostalgic 60’s 5 Days £299 DECEMBER 2020 26 18 Mar Yorkshire - the Good Old Days 5 Days £449 12 4 Dec Worcester Christmas Fayre 3 Days £229 27 22 Mar Cambridgeshire Treasures 5 Days £399 12 5 Dec Longleat Land of Light 3 Days £249 27 26 Mar St Malo Mini Cruise 3 Days £199 Lancashire & Lakes 13 7 Dec 5 Days £349 28 28 Mar Norfolk - Coast & Country 6 Days £499 Turkey & Tinsel 28 29 Mar Ilfracombe & Exmoor 5 Days £339 Christmas Celebrations 13 9 Dec 3 Days £289 at the Royal Albert Hall 14 22 Dec Christmas in Scotland 7 Days £740 APRIL 2021 15 23 Dec Christmas in Winchester 5 Days £625 29 1 Apr Easter in Suffolk 5 Days £399 15 23 Dec Christmas in South Wales 5 Days £595 Easter in Gloucestershire 29 2 Apr 4 Days £299 & The Wye Valley 16 23 Dec Christmas in Weston-super-Mare 5 Days £595 30 4 Apr Royal Scotland 7 Days £575 16 27 Dec Twixmas in Weston-super-Mare 4 Days £259 Glorious Gardens 30 8 Apr 5 Days £399 & Little Railways JANUARY 2021 31 9 Apr Delights of Kent 5 Days £469 17 25 Jan Torquay Winter Splendour 5 Days £289 31 10 Apr Killarney & The Ring of Kerry 7 Days £629 32 14 Apr Dutch Spring Cruise 7 Days £879 33 11 Apr Beautiful Northumbria 6 Days £499 33 17 Apr Isle of Wight 6 Days £399 34 16 Apr André Rieu in Concert 3 Days £429 34 19 Apr Westcountry by Rail 5 Days £399 35 24 Apr Costa Brava in Spring 9 Days £875 Pick Up Information 36 19 Apr Chatsworth and the Peaks 5 Days £429 Convenient home to home pick up service available 36 24 Apr Shakespeare & Blenheim 5 Days £499 on most tours. 37 26 Apr Lovely Lincolnshire 5 Days £469

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Torquay Torquay Turkey & Tinsel Creative Craft Show Friday 6th to Monday 9th November 2020

NEC Creative Craft Show There can be no better start to the festive season than a Turkey and Tinsel stay at the wonderfully decorated Friday 6th to Saturday 7th November 2020 Howden Court Hotel. There will be time in the vibrant seaside town of Torquay and excursions to delight in the beautiful South Devon countryside. A new and exciting short break for any crafter or anyone who wants to give crafting a go! Immerse yourself in a full day at the biggest hobby event of the year! Join YOUR HOTEL backdrops to enjoy. We break for like-minded crafters at the NEC to enjoy workshops, The Howden Court Hotel is a Trip lunch at Buckfast Abbey where shopping, craft demonstrations and so much more! Our Advisor hotel of excellence due to the tranquil site offers a haven of peace. We then have an afternoon ticket also includes access to Simply Christmas and Cake its warm welcome and excellent visit to the seaside town of International. service. www.howdencourthotel.co.uk Paignton. Monday After breakfast we say YOUR HOTEL and ‘create’ in any way. There will goodbye to Peter and his team The three star Mercure Warwick be new products, innovations ITINERARY and travel to Plymouth for a spot Honiley Court Hotel is in a and ideas from your favourite Friday We travel from Cornwall of early Christmas shopping. peaceful and ideal location for this craft brands. At 4pm we leave to Devon and arrive during the There will be time for lunch before short tour. to travel back to afternoon to a warm welcome and returning to Cornwall. www.honileycourt-hotel.co.uk Cornwall. a hot drink. We will enjoy a break for lunch and time to browse at Endsleigh Garden Centre on the TOUR COST INCLUDES way. ITINERARY l Premier Class coach travel TOUR COST INCLUDES Friday We leave Cornwall in the l Free optional travel insurance Saturday This morning we have l Premier Class coach travel morning and travel to the l 1 Night dinner, bed & breakfast a trip to the unique market town l Free optional travel insurance area where we have a break for l Welcome drink on arrival of Totnes. There will be time to l 3 Nights dinner, bed & breakfast lunch at Cadbury Garden Centre, l Excursions as detailed wander the historic streets or visit l Welcome drink on arrival Congresbury. This excellent venue l Admission to NEC Creative Craft Dartington Shopping Village. In l Excursions as detailed Show (Inc admission to Simply is home to a lovely restaurant and the afternoon there will be free l Christmas & Cake International) Turkey & Tinsel programme a great range of individual retail time in the lovely town of Torquay l l Free parking at depot Free parking at depot opportunities including a large to stroll along the seafront or enjoy l l Limited pick up points throughout Pick up points throughout Cornwall craft shop. Later we make our way Cornwall the towns attractions. We return to FURTHER INFORMATION to our hotel and arrive with time to our hotel for entertainment with FURTHER INFORMATION l Limited number of single rooms settle in before dinner. Peter and his team. l Single rooms available at a at no supplement l Home pick up £12 per person Saturday After breakfast we travel supplement of £23 per person Sunday After a leisurely start l Limited pick ups available on l Turkey & Tinsel programme is the short distance to the NEC for to the day we have a scenic ride this tour subject to change by hotel the Creative Craft Show. The event across Dartmoor National Park. l £75 non-refundable deposit l £75 non-refundable deposit is an inspirational delight to all l Balance due 6 weeks prior to travel The open moorlands and deep l Balance due 6 weeks prior to travel who knit, sew, paint, craft, bake river valleys provide spectacular

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Illuminations

Blackpool Illuminations Exeter Cathedral Monday 9th to Friday 13th November 2020 Exeter & Clarks Village This year we have the unusual opportunity to enjoy the Friday 13th to Sunday 15th November 2020 famous Blackpool Illuminations for an extended period. Enjoy the atmosphere of this vibrant seaside town whilst staying at an iconic and historic hotel. At this time of year we are all looking ahead to Christmas. Why not beat the crowds and enjoy a short, relaxed shopping break before the shops get too busy. We spend Gallery and the Beatles Museum, a YOUR HOTEL time in the lovely city of Exeter as well as enjoying a visit The four star Imperial Hotel tribute to the famous rock group. to Clarks Village where there are bargains galore! Blackpool is a grand 19th Century In the afternoon we return to hotel recalling the glamour of Blackpool via the genteel resort of Blackpool’s Victorian heyday. Southport. YOUR HOTEL www.imperialhotelblackpool.co.uk Friday We board our coach after The three star Holiday Inn Taunton breakfast and make our way back offers a modern ambience, to Cornwall arriving home during comfort and convenience. ITINERARY the evening. www.holidayinn.com Monday We leave Cornwall in the morning and travel to Blackpool TOUR COST INCLUDES arriving in time to settle in before ITINERARY l Premier Class coach travel dinner. The inclusive nightly drinks l Free optional travel insurance Friday We leave Cornwall in the package starts at 6pm and runs l 4 Nights dinner, bed & breakfast morning and travel to Exeter. Our until midnight*. l Welcome drink on arrival afternoon will be free to enjoy Tuesday Today we visit the l Inclusive drinks package 6pm to Princesshay shopping centre, the beautiful Lake District where we midnight* compact city centre, the beautiful l enjoy free time on the shores Cream tea on one afternoon cathedral or even the riverside. l 1940’s themed dinner with on Windermere. There will be There will be an option for a visit sing along time to explore the lovely town to Ikea for anyone who would like l Heritage talk and tour of hotel with to split their afternoon. Later we of Bowness or take a boat trip Mayflower cocktail make our way to the Holiday Inn TOUR COST INCLUDES before we have a short visit to the l Excursions as detailed at Taunton and settle in before l Premier Class coach travel Cumbrian town of Kendal. l Tour of illuminations on one evening l Free optional travel insurance l Free parking at depot dinner. Wednesday Today is free to l 1 Night dinner, bed & breakfast l Pick up points throughout Cornwall Saturday After breakfast we rejoin explore Blackpool and its many l Excursions as detailed FURTHER INFORMATION delights. Visit the Tower, enjoy the our coach and travel through the l Free parking at depot l Limited number of single rooms seafront or take a heritage tram Somerset countryside to Street l Limited pick up points throughout at no supplement ride. and the excellent Clarks Village. Cornwall l Home pick up £12 per person This popular outlet village has over FURTHER INFORMATION Thursday Heading south this l £75 non-refundable deposit 90 designer & high street brands l Single rooms available at a l * Restrictions apply morning we visit the home city of offering massively discounted supplement of £25 per person l Goldens Years themed break the Beatles, . The Royal l £75 non-refundable deposit subject to change by hotel goods. Later we return to Cornwall Albert Dock is a scenic renovated l Balance due 6 weeks prior to travel l Balance due 6 weeks prior to travel arriving home in the evening. area that hosts the famous Tate

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Tower Bridge Sidmouth London City Break Luxury Sidmouth Break Saturday 14th to Monday 16th November 2020 Sunday 15th to Thursday 19th November 2020

Enjoy two nights in the wonderful city of London to enjoy Sidmouth is a lovely pace for a holiday due to its southern it’s iconic places and attractions. There is a magical blend position, long attractive promenade and pretty public of the unique and the traditional throughout Britain’s gardens. The highlight of this tour is undoubtedly the fact capital. We stay in a fantastic location overlooking Tower that we stay in one of Devons best hotels and experience Bridge which offers easy access to all areas of one of the true elegance from the moment we arrive. world’s greatest cities.

YOUR HOTEL design with glorious features. The YOUR HOTEL accessed from our hotel and the The four star Victoria Hotel is part atmospheric gardens give the The four star Tower Hotel London West End, Harrods and Hyde Park of the prestigious Brend chain perfect backdrop for a winter walk. overlooks the Thames next to are all just a short bus or tube of hotels and one of the leading Thursday Leaving the comfort of St Catherine’s Dock and Tower journey from our hotel. luxury hotels in the West Country. our hotel we make our way home. Bridge. www.victoriahotel.co.uk Monday After breakfast we make There will be a break for lunch in www.guoman.com our way to Windsor where there Exeter where the Christmas Market is time to enjoy the many facets will be taking place. We return to of this fascinating Royal Borough. ITINERARY Cornwall later in the afternoon. ITINERARY Have a stroll around Windsor Sunday In the morning we head Saturday We travel from Cornwall Great Park, take a river trip on the for Devon and have a leisurely stop early in the morning and arrive at Thames or visit the spectacular for lunch on the way. TOUR COST INCLUDES l our hotel during the afternoon. Windsor Castle. In the afternoon Premier Class coach travel Monday Today we travel along l Free optional travel insurance There will be plenty of time to we make our way back to Cornwall the red sandstone coast via l 4 Nights dinner, bed and breakfast settle into the hotel, explore our arriving home during the evening. surroundings on the banks of Teignmouth to the resort of l Welcome drink on arrival l the Thames and select one of the Torquay. This thriving seaside Excursions as detailed TOUR COST INCLUDES l Admission to Montacute House many restaurants around to enjoy town is the highlight of the English l Premier Class coach travel l Free parking at depot dinner. Riviera coast. There is time to l Free optional travel insurance explore the marina or stroll along l Pick up points throughout Cornwall l Sunday Today we have a choice, 2 Nights bed & English breakfast the seafront. In the afternoon we FURTHER INFORMATION l Excursions as detailed either have a day free to explore return to Sidmouth. l Limited number of single rooms the city or join our coach for a l Free parking at depot available at no supplement l Pick up points throughout Cornwall short sightseeing tour of the city Tuesday A leisurely day to enjoy l Sea view rooms available at followed by a drop off and pick FURTHER INFORMATION the regency town of Sidmouth. supplement of £20 per person l l Home pick up £12 per person up in the West End or Whitehall. Single rooms available at a Wednesday After breakfast we supplement of £131 per person l £75 non-refundable deposit The Thames is on the doorstep of travel along the coast to Lyme l Home pick up £12 per person l Balance due 6 weeks prior to travel our hotel and with both the Tower Regis where there will be a break l £75 non-refundable deposit of London and London Bridge l All singles are double/twin for for morning coffee. We then have just yards away, there is a lot to £10 per person National Trust discount. sole occupancy a visit to the beautiful Montacute discover within a short walking * Members must produce a valid membership l Balance due 6 weeks prior to travel House, a masterpiece of Elizabethan card or pay appropriate fee at venue. distance. Transport links are easily Renaissance architecture and

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Shrewsbury Weymouth Shrewsbury & Blists Hill Weymouth Monday 16th to Friday 20th November 2020 Turkey & Tinsel Monday 16th to Friday 20th November 2020 Along the upper reaches of the River Severn, the attractive countryside of Shropshire shelters impressive landscapes and unspoilt towns. We enjoy a warming Take this opportunity to celebrate an extra Christmas pre Christmas tour with two evenings of entertainment in the town of Weymouth which has a unique charm at the welcoming Buckatree Hall Hotel and explore this and a relaxed pace. Our hotel offers a fun and full wonderful area. entertainment package to brighten our evenings.

YOUR HOTEL Much Wenlock for a short break YOUR HOTEL Thursday Our day begins with The three star standard Buckatree before returning to our hotel. The Crown Hotel Weymouth is a a visit to Bridport, a charming Hall Hotel is a comfortable fishing village on the Jurassic Thursday Today we visit the charming two star town hotel with country house set in mature Coastline. We then visit the town of impressive Ironbridge Gorge character, set on the seafront. gardens. Dorchester, an attractive town with where the world’s first iron bridge, www.kingshotels.co.uk/hotels/ www.buckatreehallhotel.com one foot in the past. This evening designed by Thomas Telford, forms crown-hotel we have a ‘New Years’ party with the centre of this World Heritage bubbly and dancing. Site, birthplace of the Industrial ITINERARY Revolution. Later we include a ITINERARY Friday We make our way back to Monday We travel to Shropshire visit to Blists Hill, an excellent life Monday We depart Cornwall in the Cornwall. There will be a lunch arriving at our hotel later in the museum where we discover more morning and travel to Weymouth break in Exeter on the way and we day to a welcome hot drink and about Victorian life. arriving in time to settle in before arrive home late in the afternoon. biscuits. a pre dinner wine reception in Friday After breakfast we leave the ballroom. Dinner will be Tuesday Our day begins with TOUR COST INCLUDES Telford and travel back to Cornwall. followed by our first evening of a drive down the picturesque l Premier Class coach travel entertainment. Wenlock Edge, to Ludlow, a l Free optional travel insurance TOUR COST INCLUDES medieval town with Norman Castle Tuesday A scenic tour that begins l 4 Nights dinner, bed & breakfast l Premier Class coach travel at the top of the town square in Wareham where we have a l Complimentary drink each evening l Free optional travel insurance and countless historic buildings. l Gift from Father Christmas l break for morning coffee. We then 4 Nights dinner, bed & breakfast l Fancy dress competition There will be time for lunch and l ride across the Isle of Purbeck Welcome tea & biscuits on arrival l Excursions as detailed to browse before we move on l and on to the Sandbanks ferry as Gala dinner on one evening l Turkey & Tinsel programme to Bridgnorth, sitting high on a l we travel to the lovely resort of Excursions as detailed l Free parking at depot sandstone cliff. l Bournemouth. There will be time Admission to Blists Hill Victorian Town l Pick up points throughout Cornwall l Free parking at depot here before we return to our hotel Wednesday This morning it is FURTHER INFORMATION l Pick up points throughout Cornwall for a candle lit Christmas dinner Shrewsbury that catches our l Single rooms available at a and entertainment. attention with its timber framed FURTHER INFORMATION supplement of £50 per person black and white buildings amongst l Limited number of single rooms Wednesday Today is free to l Home pick up £12 per person available at no supplement narrow alleyways surrounded by explore the town of Weymouth. l Turkey & Tinsel programme subject l Home pick up £12 per person to change by hotel the River Severn. We have time This evenings dinner is followed l £75 non-refundable deposit l £75 non-refundable deposit to explore and have lunch before by a fancy dress competition and l Balance due 6 weeks prior to travel l Balance due 6 weeks prior to travel our afternoon visit to the town of bingo.

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Chatsworth House Festive Chatsworth Saturday 21st to Tuesday 24th November 2020

As we drive across the parkland and see Chatsworth House for the first time, the sight will take your breath away. Seeing this magnificent treasure in full festive decoration will be a wonderful experience and teamed with a visit to the Peak District, this break will be one that you are sure to remember.

YOUR HOTEL mellow stone buildings. We the beautiful Peak District. From TOUR COST INCLUDES then move on to the beautiful wild moorlands to limestone The four star Hallmark Derby l Premier Class coach travel Mickleover Court is a very Chatsworth House where we see dales, bustling market towns and l Free optional travel insurance comfortable modern hotel with one of Britain’s most beloved pretty villages dotted in between, l Ferry crossings excellent amenities. stately homes transformed into a this is an area of amazing variety l 3 Nights dinner, bed & breakfast www.hallmarkhotels.co.uk festive treasure. Giant Christmas and contrast. During the day we l Welcome drink on arrival trees, thousands of baubles and visit the popular town of Buxton, l Excursions as detailed hundreds of fairy lights adorn the famed for its natural spring water l Admission to Chatsworth House & Christmas Market ITINERARY regal state rooms and impressive and Georgian architecture and the l Free parking at depot Saturday We depart Cornwall and galleries. There is time to enjoy unique village of Matlock Bath, l Pick up points throughout Cornwall make our way to Derby. We arrive the famous Chatsworth Christmas built alongside the River Derwent FURTHER INFORMATION at the Hallmark Hotel Mickleover Market. Soak up the festive in a steep and beautiful gorge. atmosphere as we browse over l Single rooms available at a Court to a welcome drink and Tuesday We say goodbye to one hundred stalls offering a wide supplement of £55 per person then there will be time to settle in Derbyshire and make our way back l range of gifts and decorations. Home pick up £12 per person before dinner. to Cornwall arriving home during l £75 non-refundable deposit A festive shopping treat set in a the evening. l Balance due 6 weeks prior to travel Sunday The idyllic town of location like no other market. Bakewell will be our first stop and there will be time for morning Monday Today we enjoy a leisurely coffee and to browse the attractive breakfast followed by a tour of

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Bognor Regis Land of Light Longleat Land of Light Bognor Regis & Cardiff Xmas Market Turkey & Tinsel Monday 23rd to Friday 27th November 2020 Friday 20th to Sunday 22nd November 2020 A new Turkey and Tinsel tour staying on the breathtaking We enjoy a visit to Longleat’s first ever Land of Light. A Sussex coastline in the sunny town of Bognor Regis. We myriad of magical light installations will emerge across enjoy a selection of excursions to explore this wonderful the Park and its sprawling grounds in seven unique area and return to our lovely hotel to delight in festive zones. In the Land of Light, we discover glorious colour, evenings of great food and wonderful entertainment. movement and synchronised displays. We also make time to visit the magical Cardiff Christmas Market. YOUR HOTEL beautiful city of Winchester. Here The Best Western Beachcroft Hotel the festive market decorates the Sunday After a breakfast we cross YOUR HOTEL has a beachside position in the cathedral grounds with over a the Severn into Wales and have The Holiday Inn Bristol Filton is lovely resort of Bognor Regis. hundred decorated chalets selling a morning visit to the beautiful a stylish hotel set in landscaped www.beachcroft-hotel.co.uk an array of colourful seasonal gifts grounds. city of Cardiff when the annual and tempting refreshments. In www.ihg.com festive market adorns the streets the afternoon we return to our and gives a warm and friendly hotel for our last evening of festive atmosphere to the compact city ITINERARY Monday We depart Cornwall in the entertainment. ITINERARY streets. In the afternoon we make morning and travel to West Sussex Friday After breakfast we make Friday We travel from Cornwall the return journey to Cornwall. where we enjoy a welcome mulled our way back to Cornwall arriving to Taunton where there is time wine on arrival. home during the evening. for a later lunch and to browse the lovely county town. Later we Tuesday This morning we have a TOUR COST INCLUDES short coach tour to visit the lovely, continue on to our hotel and settle l Premier Class coach travel ancient Roman city of Chichester. in before dinner. l Free optional travel insurance Our afternoon is free to explore the l 4 Nights dinner, bed and breakfast Saturday Our coach will take us TOUR COST INCLUDES seafront town of Bognor Regis. l Welcome drink on arrival to Longleat where we have the l Premier Class coach travel l Gift from Santa day to enjoy the many attractions Wednesday Today we travel along l Free optional travel insurance l Glass of wine on ‘New Years Eve’ including the magnificent Land the coast for a visit to Brighton. l 2 Nights dinner, bed & breakfast l Turkey and Tinsel programme of Light event. We illuminate our Here you can browse the quaint l Excursions as detailed l Excursions as detailed Lanes, visit the Royal Pavilion or senses in a dazzling winter land l Admission to Longleat inc l Free parking at depot stroll along the magnificent sea of light. The Longleat Estate will Land of Light l Pick up points throughout Cornwall l front. After lunch we rejoin our spring to gleaming life, creating Free parking at depot FURTHER INFORMATION a spellbinding sensory walk of l Pick up points throughout Cornwall coach and break for an afternoon l Single rooms available at a coffee stop in the seaside town of discovery for everyone to enjoy. FURTHER INFORMATION supplement of £71 per person Worthing before returning to our It is beautiful by daylight but l Single rooms available at a l Home pick up £12 per person incredible after dark. The safari supplement of £50 per person hotel. l Turkey & Tinsel programme subject l Home pick up £12 per person to change by hotel park will also be included in your Thursday Our coach takes us l £75 non-refundable deposit l £75 non-refundable deposit day ticket. We leave at 6.30pm to on a scenic ride through the l Balance due 6 weeks prior to travel l Balance due 6 weeks prior to travel return to our hotel for a late dinner. lovely Southdowns and on to the

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Bournemouth Bournemouth Turkey & Tinsel With Royal Marines Spectacular Monday 23rd to Friday 27th November 2020

Join us for a Turkey and Tinsel break in the seaside resort of Bournemouth as the lovely town is transformed into an illuminated festive delight. The highlight of the tour will be a visit to the Pavilion Theatre for the Royal Marines Christmas Spectacular. Royal Marines

YOUR HOTEL Wednesday Our excursion takes us Christmas Spectacular, a military TOUR COST INCLUDES to the town of Poole, situated on musical marvel featuring festive Hallmark Hotel Bournemouth l Premier Class coach travel Carlton is located right in the heart one of the largest natural harbours music, military marches, big band l Free optional travel insurance of town and boasts beautiful views. in the world. We then make our hits and popular showstoppers. l 4 Nights dinner, bed & breakfast www.hallmarkhotels.co.uk way via the Sandbanks Ferry to l Welcome wine & pie on arrival Friday After breakfast we leave the Isle of Purbeck and the seaside l Afternoon refreshments on 3 days Bournemouth. There will be a town of Swanage. We return to our l Bingo on one afternoon break for lunch before making our hotel for a cream tea and bingo. l A pre dinner glass of wine on 1 night ITINERARY way back to Cornwall. l Excursions as detailed Monday We travel to Thursday Our morning is free l Royal Marines Christmas Spectacular Bournemouth and arrive late in the to explore Bournemouth and its l Free parking at depot afternoon to enjoy mulled wine many year round attractions. The l Pick up points throughout Cornwall and a mince pie. Christmas Tree Wonderland and FURTHER INFORMATION the fabulous Christmas Market give Tuesday Our coach will take us l Limited number of single rooms to the compact city of Salisbury a colourful glow to the town. In at no supplement the afternoon our hotel will offer where the festive market will l Home pick up £12 per person be in full swing. After lunch we afternoon tea and cake before an l Turkey & Tinsel programme subject travel through the beautiful New early dinner. In the evening we to change by hotel l £75 non-refundable deposit Forest back to our hotel to enjoy take our seats for the Royal Marines l Balance due 6 weeks prior to travel afternoon tea and biscuits.

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Paignton Harbour Kew Turkey & Tinsel Christmas at Kew & Paignton Salisbury Cathedral Friday 27th to Monday 30th November 2020 Friday 27th to Monday 30th November 2020

A cosy, turkey and tinsel break in the wonderful town of The magnificent Salisbury Cathedral plays host to its Paignton that offers a bustling seaside ambience with a spectacular Advent Procession, and we experience Kew festive feel. This enjoyable break includes excursions to Gardens as they are transformed into a wonderland of light. see the lovely Jurassic Coast before returning to our hotel for a warming evening of festivities. YOUR HOTEL Guildhall Square. Later we enjoy The four star Hampshire Court a cream tea in the cathedral café followed by the Darkness YOUR HOTEL return to Paignton. The rest of our Hotel, Basingstoke is a luxury retreat with excellent facilities. into Light service at Salisbury The three star Queens Hotel afternoon will be at leisure. www.thehampshirecourthotel.co.uk Cathedral. This spectacular advent Paignton offers excellent service Monday After breakfast we leave procession is an unmissable and sits just a stone’s throw from Paignton and begin our journey prelude to the Christmas season. the seafront. home. There will be a lunch stop www.queenspaignton.com ITINERARY Monday After breakfast we make in the riverside town of Dartmouth Friday Leaving Cornwall in the our way to the McArthurGlen retail and we arrive home later in the morning we travel to the outskirts outlet or STEAM the Museum. In afternoon. of Basingstoke. ITINERARY the afternoon we make our way Friday We travel from Cornwall to Saturday This morning we have a back to Cornwall. South Devon and have a break for choice of a free morning to enjoy lunch at Buckfast Abbey. We arrive the facilities in our hotel or a short TOUR COST INCLUDES at the Queens Hotel during the morning visit to Basingstoke l Premier Class coach travel l Free optional travel insurance afternoon to settle in. before lunch at our hotel. We the TOUR COST INCLUDES l 2 Nights dinner, bed & breakfast l Premier Class coach travel visit Royal Windsor, the riverside Saturday Today we travel to the l 1 Night lunch, bed & breakfast l Free optional travel insurance town dominated by the residence neighbouring town of Torquay l Excursions as detailed l 3 Nights dinner, bed & breakfast of our Queen. Later we make where there will be time for lunch l Entrance to Kew Gardens l Excursions as detailed our way to the Christmas at Kew and to enjoy the town, seafront l Cream tea at Salisbury Cathedral l Turkey and Tinsel programme spectacular. Follow the trail to see and attractions. In the afternoon l Visit to Darkness into Light Service l Free parking at depot a magical world full of seasonal we make our way to Brixham for at Salisbury Cathedral l Pick up points throughout Cornwall cheer. Paths are lit by hundreds l time in the attractive harbourside Free parking at depot of illuminated globes winding l Limited pick up points throughout town. FURTHER INFORMATION Cornwall l Limited number of single rooms through glittering trees dripping Sunday This morning we travel at no supplement with silvery shards and the lake FURTHER INFORMATION along the red sandstone coast l Home pick up £12 per person is transformed into an ethereal l Single rooms available at a via Teignmouth and Dawlish to l Turkey & Tinsel programme subject underwater display of light. supplement of £73 per person the riverside town of Exmouth. to change by hotel l Home pick up £12 per person l Sunday We travel to Salisbury There will be time for lunch and to £75 non-refundable deposit l £75 non-refundable deposit l Balance due 6 weeks prior to travel where the Christmas market l stroll along the estuary before we Balance due 6 weeks prior to travel decorates the 18th century

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Chester Chester & North Wales

Bath Turkey & Tinsel Monday 30th November to Bath Christmas Shopper Friday 4th December 2020 Saturday 28th to A tour combining the imposing scenery of North Wales with the timeless appeal of the City of Chester. Enjoy a Sunday 29th November 2020 festive programme of entertainment and a warm welcome.

The beautiful spa city of Bath offers a shopping YOUR HOTEL Thursday Today we enjoy a day experience like no other. Its compact and friendly centre The three star Beaufort Park Hotel out to the historic City of Chester is packed with retailers ranging from independent is situated in a peaceful location to explore the ‘Rows’, the beautiful boutiques to major names. Add to this the stunning near the market town of Mold. half timbered houses and the architecture, Roman Baths and Bath Abbey and you www.beaufortparkhotel.co.uk red stone battlements of the City will see why Christmas shopping here is a truly unique Walls. We return to our hotel for a glass of bucks fizz followed by experience. We also enjoy a visit to the McArthurGlen dinner and our final evening of retail outlet. ITINERARY Monday We depart in the morning entertainment. and travel to Wales. A great festive Friday After breakfast we leave YOUR HOTEL the museum or the McArthurGlen welcome awaits with tea and Wales and make the homeward The DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel outlet park. In the afternoon we mince pies served on arrival. journey to Cornwall. Swindon is located in the beautiful make our way home to Cornwall. Tuesday Our day begins with a Wiltshire countryside. visit to Port Sunlight located in TOUR COST INCLUDES www.doubletree.hilton.com l the heart of the Wirral. Here we Premier Class coach travel l Free optional travel insurance discover more than a century l 4 Nights dinner, bed & breakfast TOUR COST INCLUDES of rich history at Port Sunlight ITINERARY l Tea and mince pies on arrival l Premier Class coach travel Museum. After this we cross the Saturday Leaving Cornwall early l Pre-dinner sherry on 2nd evening l Free optional travel insurance Mersey to Liverpool and visit the in the morning we travel directly l Pre-dinner bucks fizz on 4th evening l 1 Night dinner, bed & breakfast Christmas market which is located l Excursions as detailed to Bath. Our visit to the very heart l Excursions as detailed on St George’s Plateau against the l Admission to Port Sunlight Museum of the riverside city allows the l Free parking at depot backdrop of the magnificent St l Free parking at depot whole afternoon to delight in the l Limited pick up points throughout George’s Hall. l Pick up points throughout Cornwall festively decorated shops and the Cornwall FURTHER INFORMATION welcoming bohemian atmosphere. FURTHER INFORMATION Wednesday This morning we have l Limited number of single rooms Later we make our way to our hotel l Single rooms available at a a visit to nearby Mold where it is at no supplement arriving in time for dinner. supplement of £25 per person market day. After this we travel l Home pick up £12 per person l Limited pick ups available on to Llandudno, the main holiday l Turkey & Tinsel programme subject Sunday After a leisurely breakfast this tour resort of North Wales. The town to change by hotel we make the short journey to the l £75 non-refundable deposit is guarded by the Great Orme l £75 non-refundable deposit old Great Western Railway site l Balance due 6 weeks prior to travel and little Orm at each end of the l Balance due 6 weeks prior to travel where there is time to visit STEAM promenade.

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Christmas Fayre

Land of Light Worcester Christmas Fayre Longleat Land of Light Saturday 5th to Monday 7th December 2020 Friday 4th to Sunday 6th December 2020 We enjoy a visit to Longleat’s first ever Land of Light. A We return to one of the UK’s most popular and unique myriad of magical light installations will emerge across Christmas Markets and enjoy this delightfully traditional the Park and its sprawling grounds in seven unique event. Worcester Christmas Fayre is a colourful Victorian zones. In the Land of Light, we discover glorious colour, themed market with stall holders dressed in period movement and synchronised displays. We also make time costume and a full entertainment programme. We also for a spot of Christmas shopping. enjoy time in the cosmopolitan cities of Bath and Bristol.

YOUR HOTEL Monday After a leisurely YOUR HOTEL Sunday After breakfast we have The Aztec Hotel & Spa is a smart breakfast we make our way to The four star Mercure Holland the morning free in the maritime and stylish four star hotel just on Cribbs Causeway where the House & Spa, Bristol is stylish city of Bristol to enjoy the lovely the outskirts of Bristol. winter wonderland transforms and perfectly located on the harbourside or the excellent www.aztechotelbristol.co.uk the mall. There will be time for harbourside. Cabots Circus Shopping Centre. some Christmas shopping and www.accor.com The city offers a magical winter to enjoy the ice rink and festive atmosphere. In the afternoon we ITINERARY atmosphere. In the afternoon travel home to Cornwall. Saturday We travel from Cornwall we make the return journey to ITINERARY to Somerset and have a pleasant Cornwall. Friday Departing early in the lunch break in Taunton, its county morning we head to the historic town. Later we continue to our city of Bath where we have the hotel in Bristol. afternoon in the heart of the lovely Sunday Our coach will take us TOUR COST INCLUDES city. Enjoy the varied range of retail TOUR COST INCLUDES to Longleat where we have a full l Premier Class coach travel opportunities which are all brightly l Premier Class coach travel day to enjoy the many attractions l Free optional travel insurance bedecked for the festive season. l Free optional travel insurance including the magnificent Land l 2 Nights dinner, bed & breakfast Later in the afternoon we travel on l 2 Nights dinner, bed and breakfast of Light display. We illuminate our l Excursions as detailed to our hotel. l l Welcome drink on arrival senses in a dazzling winter land Admission to Longleat inc Land of Light Saturday We travel to Worcester l Excursions as detailed of light. The Longleat Estate will l Free parking at depot and spend the day at the Victorian l Free parking at depot spring to gleaming life, creating l l Pick up points throughout Cornwall themed Christmas Fayre. Pick up points throughout Cornwall a spellbinding sensory walk of FURTHER INFORMATION A traditional and atmospheric day FURTHER INFORMATION discovery for everyone to enjoy. l Single rooms available at a with entertainment, quaint stalls l Single rooms available at a It is beautiful by daylight but supplement of £50 per person and a wide selection of crafts and supplement of £60 per person incredible after dark. The safari l Home pick up £12 per person wares. Enjoy the wonderful feel of l Home pick up £12 per person park will also be included in your l l £75 non-refundable deposit £75 non-refundable deposit Christmas past as you stroll through day ticket. We leave at 6.30pm to l l Balance due 6 weeks prior to travel Balance due 6 weeks prior to travel the heart of this ancient city. return to our hotel for a late dinner.

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Windemere Albert Hall Lancashire & Lakes Christmas Celebrations Turkey & Tinsel at the Royal Albert Hall Monday 7th to Friday 11th December 2020 Wednesday 9th to Friday 11th December 2020

A tour to remember as we visit the Royal Albert Hall to see A new Turkey and Tinsel break that brings us a taste of John Rutter’s Christmas Celebration with the much loved the festive season with an enjoyable, traditional seaside Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. A glittering selection of the entertainment break. very best Christmas carols, choral pieces and orchestral works will be showcased in one of the most famous, not to YOUR HOTEL Thursday A day excursion to the mention most impressive, venues in the world. The great value Best Western beautiful Yorkshire Dales. We enjoy Lothersdale Hotel sits on the wonderful views of this rugged with Christmas sparkle and cheer. Morecambe promenade. It and wild national park and visit the YOUR HOTEL We return to our hotel late in the boasts breathtaking views across vibrant town of Kirby Lonsdale and The Holiday Inn Elstree is a evening. Morecambe Bay. Hawes, the “little capital” of Upper modern hotel located in the suburbs of London. www.bestwestern.co.uk Wensleydale. Friday After breakfast we begin www.ihg.com Friday After breakfast we begin our journey home. On the way we our journey south and arrive back have a stop in the beautiful city of ITINERARY in Cornwall during the evening. Salisbury to enjoy the cathedral, Monday We depart Cornwall in the ITINERARY riverside or visit the popular morning and travel to Lancashire. Wednesday Leaving Cornwall Christmas Market. In the afternoon in the morning we travel to the we return to Cornwall. Tuesday This morning we head TOUR COST INCLUDES Royal Borough of Windsor where for the beautiful Lake District. l Premier Class coach travel we have a break in the royal town Our first stop will be the lovely l Free optional travel insurance before continuing to the Holiday town of Bowness and whilst l 4 Nights dinner, bed & breakfast Inn Elstree. here we include a cruise on Lake l Welcome drink & muffin on arrival TOUR COST INCLUDES Thursday This morning we have l Windermere. Later our coach takes l One pre dinner Prosecco reception Premier Class coach travel us on a scenic tour via Coniston l Afternoon tea on one day a short drive to the unique and l Free optional travel insurance Water. l Excursions as detailed historical city of St Albans where l 1 Night dinner, bed & breakfast l Cruise on Lake Windermere there is the opportunity to explore l 1 Night lunch, bed & breakfast Wednesday Today we have a l Turkey & Tinsel programme this beautiful place and take in l Excursions as detailed morning excursion taking in l Free parking at depot its vibrant historic ambience. l Ticket for Christmas Celebration at the town of Carnforth and its l Pick up points throughout Cornwall After this we return to our hotel the Royal Albert Hall wonderful heritage centre housed FURTHER INFORMATION for lunch before travelling into l Free parking at depot l Pick up points throughout Cornwall in the station made famous by l Limited number of single rooms London for free time before an the film Brief Encounters. We also at no supplement evening performance in the FURTHER INFORMATION have time to see the quirky town l Home pick up £12 per person spectacular Royal Albert Hall. This l Single rooms available at a of Lancaster with its captivating l Turkey & Tinsel programme is Christmas spectacular is brimming supplement of £41 per person l Home pick up £12 per person past. Our afternoon is free in subject to change by hotel with sing-along carols, rousing l £75 non-refundable deposit l £75 non-refundable deposit Morecambe and our hotel will fanfares, festive favourites and l Balance due 6 weeks prior to travel l Balance due 6 weeks prior to travel serve tea in the afternoon. John Rutter’s annual quiz to fill us

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Cairngorms Christmas in Scotland Tuesday 22nd to Monday 28th December 2020

The cold, crisp and mountainous Scottish countryside provides the perfect location for a warming Christmas holiday. Newtonmore is a picturesque village situated in the Cairngorms and is famous for its role in Monarch of The Glen, it will provide us with a wonderful base from which to enjoy this beautiful area. Ben Nevis

YOUR HOTEL Thursday Christmas Eve: After make an appearance. After lunch TOUR COST INCLUDES breakfast we have an excursion there will be board games in the The three star Highlander Hotel l Premier Class coach travel at Newtonmore is famed for its to Fort William. On the way we lounge. Dinner tonight is buffet l Free optional travel insurance true highland welcome, excellent break for morning coffee at Spean style, followed by an evening of l Return ferry crossings service and good food. All Bridge Woollen Mill. There will entertainment. l 6 Nights dinner, bed & breakfast bedrooms are located externally then be time to enjoy the highland l Welcome drink reception Saturday Boxing Day: After to the main hotel building and are town of Fort William which sits at l Traditional Christmas lunch breakfast we have a short scenic accessed by a short walkway. the head of Loch Linnhe and at l Ticket for pantomime excursion in the local area before www.bespokehotels.com the foot of Ben Nevis. Tonight is l Christmas gift an afternoon of fun and laughter Traditional Highland Night at the l Excursions as detailed at the Eden Court Theatre with hotel. Dinner is a five course meal l Free parking at depot their annual Inverness Christmas with piping in of the haggis and a l Pick up points throughout Cornwall ITINERARY Pantomime. Afterwards we return wee dram. There will be Scottish FURTHER INFORMATION Tuesday We depart Cornwall early to the hotel for dinner and our final l in the morning and make our way entertainment. For those wishing Limited number of single rooms night of music and entertainment. at a supplement of £41 to the Preston area where we have to attend Midnight Mass, mulled wine and mince pies will be served Sunday We bid farewell to l Home pick up £12 per person an overnight break at the Holiday l on return. Scotland and begin our return £75 non-refundable deposit Inn Preston. l Balance due 8 weeks prior to travel journey. Once again we have an Friday Christmas Day: Merry Wednesday Leaving Preston we overnight stop at the Holiday Inn Christmas! Have a good breakfast, travel north over the border into Preston. Scotland. Our scenic route takes but leave room for lunch. Enjoy us up into beautiful Highland a relaxing morning opening Monday Our journey continues countryside. Once settled into the presents and perhaps taking a after breakfast and we arrive in hotel we enjoy a welcome drinks stroll. Lunch will be served and Cornwall during the evening. reception before dinner. we are hoping that Santa will

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Winchester Cathedral Carmarthenshire Christmas in Winchester Christmas in South Wales Wednesday 23rd to Sunday 27th December 2020 Wednesday 23rd to Sunday 27th December 2020

Delight in the festive period this Christmas in the We return to the welcoming Ivy Bush Royal Hotel where lovely county of Hampshire. Our stay in this lovely a particularly warm Welsh welcome awaits. Our festive countryside hotel offers traditional festive fayre and a break will be a Celtic Christmas to remember. relaxed programme of Christmas cheer whilst enjoying excursions to explore the New Forest and the lovely YOUR HOTEL to the Queens Speech. Dinner will cathedral city of Winchester. The three star standard Ivy Bush be an informal buffet followed by Royal Hotel is within walking film night. distance of the town centre and YOUR HOTEL Saturday Boxing Day: Our day Saturday Boxing Day: Breakfast was once a favourite retreat for The Norton Park is a splendid four beings in a leisurely manner with today will be leisurely and will be Lord Nelson. star hotel with an abundance of a short trip to nearby Winchester. followed by a morning excursion www.ivybushroyal.co.uk character and charm, set in 54 Hampshire’s historic cathedral city to the ancient walled town of acres of countryside. is one of the oldest settlements Tenby. At 11.30 around six hundred www.nortonparkhotel.com in Britain and is home to the locals take to the water for the imposing Winchester Cathedral, ITINERARY Boxing Day dip. We will return to one of the largest cathedrals in Wednesday We depart Cornwall the hotel for lunch and you will ITINERARY Europe. We return to our hotel for and make our way to Wales. We have the afternoon free to explore Wednesday We depart Cornwall a buffet lunch. This evening we arrive at our hotel later in the the town of Carmarthen. Dinner in the morning and travel to enjoy a gala dinner followed by afternoon and enjoy a cream tea will be followed by entertainment. Winchester enjoying a leisurely musical entertainment. before settling in. Fizzy cocktails and canapés will be served before Sunday We say our goodbyes this lunch break on the way. On arrival Sunday After a breakfast we make dinner. morning and begin our journey at our hotel we have a warm our way back to Cornwall enjoying home arriving back in Cornwall welcome with tea and cakes. a break for lunch on the way. Thursday Christmas Eve: Our early in the evening. Thursday Christmas Eve: A tour coach will take us on a guided into the lovely New Forest National tour of the spectacular Gower Park. We enjoy time in the lovely TOUR COST INCLUDES Peninsula before enjoying a visit TOUR COST INCLUDES town of Lyndhurst for lunch and l Premier Class coach travel to the delightful town of Mumbles. l Premier Class coach travel explore some of the pretty villages l Free optional travel insurance Dinner will be followed by carols l Free optional travel insurance l l including Burley and Brockenhurst. 4 Nights dinner, bed & breakfast around the piano. 4 Nights dinner, bed & breakfast l Welcome tea and cakes on arrival l Welcome cream tea on arrival Dinner this evening will be Friday Christmas Day: After l Lunch on two days l Traditional Christmas Day lunch followed by a live magician. breakfast our hotel will serve l Tea and cake on two afternoons l Boxing Day buffet lunch coffee whilst we will enjoy a visit Friday Christmas Day: Merry l Drinks reception on two days l Christmas gift from Father Christmas and open Christmas. Relax in the hotel or l Christmas gift l Excursions as detailed stroll in the gardens before a pre- l Excursions as detailed gifts around the tree. We will then l Guided tour of Gower Peninsula lunch drinks reception followed l Free parking at depot have time to stroll around the l Free parking at depot by a traditional Christmas dinner. l Pick up points throughout Cornwall town or relax in the hotel. Lunch l Pick up points throughout Cornwall There will be the opportunity to FURTHER INFORMATION will of course be a traditional FURTHER INFORMATION Christmas lunch with all of the watch the Queens Speech or take l Home pick up £12 per person l Home pick up £12 per person in a film before this evenings buffet l £75 non-refundable deposit trimmings. This afternoon will be a l £75 non-refundable deposit dinner and quiz evening. l Balance due 8 weeks prior to travel relaxed affair in the hotel with the l Balance due 8 weeks prior to travel opportunity to play games or listen

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Weston-super-Mare

Christmas in Gloucester Weston-super-Mare Wednesday 23rd to Sunday 27th December 2020 Twixmas in Weston-super-Mare Why not join us and celebrate a warm Christmas with a full festive programme whilst staying on the wonderful Sunday 27th to Wednesday 30th December 2020 seafront at Weston-super-Mare. After the Christmas rush is over why not relax and unwind YOUR HOTEL before another evening of live before the celebrations of New Year begin! Join us for a The three star Smiths Hotel entertainment. warming winter break with two nights of entertainment, occupies a prime position on the based in the lovely seaside town of Weston-super-Mare. Saturday Boxing Day: A leisurely beautiful seafront. breakfast will be followed by free www.smithshotel.uk.com time. We enjoy lunch in our hotel YOUR HOTEL the Winter Gardens and the before an afternoon to The Smiths Hotel is a three star spectacular seafront promenade. the small city of Wells. We return family run hotel that occupies a Wednesday After breakfast we ITINERARY to our hotel for dinner and our last prime position on the beautiful leave our hotel and make our way Wednesday We depart during night of great entertainment. seafront. to the magnificent Cheddar Gorge. the morning and make our way www.smithshotel.uk.com There will be time to have morning to Somerset. There will be time Sunday Following breakfast we coffee in the village as well as to settle in before dinner and an begin our journey home. We make viewing this spectacular limestone evening of entertainment. a lunch stop on the way and we arrive in Cornwall in the afternoon. ITINERARY gorge. We enjoy a lunch break in Thursday Christmas Eve: We have Sunday We leave Cornwall during a popular garden centre en-route a visit to the magnificent Cheddar the morning and travel to Somerset. before returning to Cornwall. Gorge and the lovely Cadbury We break for lunch on the way and Garden Centre. We return to our TOUR COST INCLUDES enjoy a welcome cup of tea when hotel for lunch and a relaxing l Premier Class coach travel we arrive at the Smiths Hotel in the l afternoon. Free optional travel insurance afternoon. l 4 Nights dinner, bed & breakfast TOUR COST INCLUDES Friday Christmas Day: Merry l Lunch on 3 days Monday Our coach will take us l Premier Class coach travel Christmas! After a leisurely l Welcome drink on arrival to the lovely dockside city of l Free optional travel insurance breakfast you will have the l Tea and coffee with Christmas cake Gloucester. There is time to explore l 3 Nights dinner, bed & breakfast one afternoon opportunity to exchange gifts. the historic harbour, visit the l Welcome drink on arrival l Pre-lunch sherry on Christmas Day There will then be time for a stroll cathedral or enjoy the Quays. After l Excursions as detailed l Christmas gift and perhaps watch the brave lunch we return via the Cotswolds l Free parking at depot l Excursions as detailed Christmas swimmers before town of Painswick, known as ‘the l Pick up points throughout Cornwall l Free parking at depot we enjoy a pre-lunch sherry. Queen of the Cotswolds’ due to its FURTHER INFORMATION l Pick up points throughout Cornwall A traditional Christmas lunch fine buildings. l Limited number of single rooms will be served before watching FURTHER INFORMATION at no supplement l Tuesday A day free to explore The Queens Speech with tea Home pick up £12 per person l Home pick up £12 per person l £75 non-refundable deposit Weston-super-Mare and its many l and Christmas cake. A festive £75 non-refundable deposit l Balance due 8 weeks prior to travel lovely attractions including the l evening buffet will be served Balance due 6 weeks prior to travel Grand Pier, several museums,

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Torquay Tenby Torquay Winter Splendour Delightful Wales Monday 25th to Friday 29th January 2021 Monday 1st to Friday 5th February 2021

The temperature may be chilly but the warmest of Carmarthen is set in a picturesque corner of Wales that welcomes and an elegant ambience awaits us in Torquay. offers pretty towns, wonderful beaches, stunning coastal As well as enjoying a great programme of entertainment scenery and attractive villages. During our stay we at the lovely Headland Hotel, we also explore the lovely spend time in the lovely town of Tenby and discover the South Devon coastline and its picture box villages. beautiful and dramatic Gower Peninsula.

YOUR HOTEL pier or take morning coffee over- YOUR HOTEL to gentle hills. Later we visit the The Headland Hotel and Spa looking the beautiful seafront. We The Ivy Bush Royal Hotel is within Mumbles, gateway to the Gower. sits majestically on the Torquay then visit the captivating market walking distance of Carmarthen Thursday Today we begin with headland looking out to sea. town of Totnes where there will town centre and offers a warm a visit to the tiny cathedral city www.headlandtorquay.com be time for lunch or a stroll along welcome and one night of of St Davids. The sleepy city the river. In the afternoon we head entertainment during our stay has a relaxing ambience and back to Torquay for a quiz and tea www.ivybushroyal.co.uk its diminutive size belies its at our hotel. ITINERARY fascinating history. We then move Monday We travel from Cornwall Friday After breakfast we leave on to Pembroke, a charming walled enjoying a lunch break en-route Torquay and have a visit to the ITINERARY town which dates back over 900 and arrive at our hotel during the maritime city of Plymouth where Monday We depart Cornwall in the years and is famous for its Norman afternoon to a warm welcome and there will be time for lunch before morning and travel to Wales. We Castle. a hot drink. we return home. arrive in time to enjoy dinner. Friday After a hearty Welsh Tuesday Our coach takes us to Tuesday This morning we travel breakfast we make our way back to the lovely city of Exeter where to the colourful town of Tenby, Cornwall arriving home during the there will be time to browse steeped in ancient history and evening. the city centre or visit the TOUR COST INCLUDES surrounded by an imposing magnificent Cathedral. Later we l Premier Class coach travel medieval stone wall. After lunch TOUR COST INCLUDES return to Torquay via Dawlish and l Free optional travel insurance we return to Carmarthen where l Premier Class coach travel Teignmouth. l 4 Nights dinner, bed & breakfast our afternoon is at leisure to take l l Free optional travel insurance Welcome drink on arrival in the rich history whilst strolling l Wednesday Today will be free l Cassis & canape reception on 1 day 4 Nights dinner, bed & breakfast the medieval lanes and alleys l to explore the delightful town l Afternoon games and tea on 2 days Tea and Welsh cake on arrival surrounded by an imposing l and harbour of Torquay. You may l Excursions as detailed Excursions as detailed medieval stone wall. l wish to stay in the hotel and enjoy l Free parking at depot Free parking at depot l the lovely gallery lounge and its l Pick up points throughout Cornwall Wednesday Our excursion Pick up points throughout Cornwall picturesque views. There will be FURTHER INFORMATION today takes us across the Gower FURTHER INFORMATION l bingo and tea in the afternoon at l Limited number of single rooms Peninsula, the UK’s first Area of Limited number of single rooms our hotel. at no supplement Outstanding Natural Beauty. at no supplement l Home pick up £12 per person l Home pick up £12 per person The glorious golden beaches Thursday This morning we make l £75 non-refundable deposit l £75 non-refundable deposit are sheltered by soaring cliffs our way to Paignton where there l Balance due 6 weeks prior to travel l Balance due 6 weeks prior to travel and green woodlands give way will be time to stroll along the

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Eastbourne Eastbourne & Brighton Cumbrian Borders Sunday 7th to Thursday 11th February 2021 Cumbrian Borders

With miles of pristine seafront, an iconic Victorian pier Monday 8th to Friday 12th February 2021 and a wonderful position on the ‘sunshine coast’, the elegant town of Eastbourne offers the perfect place for Join us for a break with great entertainment and a seaside escape. We enjoy regular entertainment and spectacular scenery as we discover the beautiful border tours to discover the gems of the south coast and its countryside between England and Scotland. The area has breath-taking beauty. seen a turbulent history and we explore highlights of the Scottish Borders, Cumbria and Northumbria. YOUR HOTEL Wednesday Brighton will be our main destination today. We travel The four star Langham Hotel is YOUR HOTEL the Abbey overlooking the market situated along the Royal Parade via the famous Beachy Head The two star Gilsland Hall Hotel square. This afternoon we return on Eastbourne’s magnificent beauty spot before having time sits proudly in peaceful acres of along the path of Hadrian’s Wall. seafront and offers excellent to enjoy the many aspects of the manicured garden and natural family run service. vibrant seaside hub of Brighton. Thursday We cross into Scotland woodland. www.langhamhotel.co.uk From a traditional pier to the this morning with a visit to the www.whisperhotelscollection.com bohemian ‘Lanes’ and colourful famous village of Gretna Green, Brighton Pavilion, there are many one of the most romantic locations ITINERARY famous attractions. Later our in Scotland. Later we move on to ITINERARY Sunday We leave Cornwall and return journey takes us through the historic border city of Carlisle Monday Leaving Cornwall in the travel to Eastbourne, a genteel the pretty village of Alfriston. that boasts one of the smallest morning we travel to Cumbria and Cathedrals in the country and a town on the lovely south coast. Thursday This morning we leave arrive at the Gilsland Hotel before magnificent 900-year-old castle. Monday Our coach will take us our hotel and make the journey dinner. Tonight we enjoy our first along the coast via Bexhill-on-Sea back to Cornwall. evening of entertainment. Friday This morning our journey to one of the medieval Cinque back to Cornwall begins. We arrive Tuesday Today we have a scenic Ports, Hastings. This bustling town home during the evening. excursion past the Pennine Hills is home to the largest fishing and the pretty Eden Valley to the fleet in England and has a great imposing market town of Penrith. atmosphere and new attractive TOUR COST INCLUDES TOUR COST INCLUDES Later we journey into the Pennines, pier. Later we travel further in to l Premier Class coach travel l climbing the spectacular Hartside 1066 country to the town of Battle, Premier Class coach travel l Free optional travel insurance l Free optional travel insurance Pass, on the way to Alston, with a compact market town that grew l 4 Nights dinner, bed & breakfast l 4 Nights dinner, bed & breakfast its cobbled main street and 17th up alongside the battleground at l Welcome drink on arrival l Excursions as detailed century buildings. l the tranquil medieval abbey. Excursions as detailed l Free parking at depot l Free parking at depot l Wednesday Our footsteps follow Tuesday Today is at leisure for Pick up points throughout Cornwall l Pick up points throughout Cornwall the Scottish border today. We head you to discover Eastbourne. Enjoy FURTHER INFORMATION for Longtown and drive along FURTHER INFORMATION the delightful seafront or wander l Limited number of single rooms Liddesdale as we make our way l Single rooms available at a into the lovely town of Eastbourne at no supplement supplement of £24 per person l to picturesque Kielder Water and which offers the old-fashioned Home pick up £12 per person l Home pick up £12 per person l Forest Park. From here we continue joy of the English seaside with a £75 non-refundable deposit l £75 non-refundable deposit l to Bellingham and Hexham, a peaceful ambience. Balance due 6 weeks prior to travel l Balance due 6 weeks prior to travel lovely Roman town dominated by

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Hallstatt

immediate surroundings. The town our overnight stay at the Novotel Austrian Winter boasts historic plazas, romantic Amneville. alleys and walking paths along Saturday We depart our hotel after the banks of Lake Wolfgang. breakfast and make the journey Wonderland During the day there will be an home to Cornwall arriving later in unforgettable horse drawn sleigh/ the evening. Friday 12th to Saturday 20th February 2021 carriage ride to see some of this lovely town.

A tour offering enchanting winter landscapes and Wednesday Our coach will take spectacular panoramic views in and around some of us to the magical city of Europe’s prettiest Alpine villages. Add to this a traditional and as we stand beside the Salzach warm Austrian welcome and a base on the beautiful River, our gaze will be drawn to banks of Wolfgangsee and the result is a truly memorable graceful domes and spires, the winter wonderland experience. formidable clifftop fortress and the mountains beyond. Follow the TOUR COST INCLUDES l Mozart trail, see the film locations Premier Class coach travel l Free optional travel insurance YOUR HOTEL Sunday After breakfast we rejoin for Sound of Music or just soak up l Ferry crossings The excellent Hotel Forsterhof, St our coach and cross the border the lovely ambience of this much l 8 Nights dinner, bed & breakfast into . We arrive at the Hotel loved Austrian city. Wolfgang combines the charm l Welcome drink on arrival at Forsterhof in the afternoon to a of a manor house with the calm Thursday The pretty village of Altia Hotel welcome glass of sparkling wine. l ambience of a spa hotel and St Gilgen is a peaceful haven Welcome drink on arrival at within walking distance of the main hotel Monday This morning we begin which is typically Austrian and town centre. l Austrian evening at main hotel with a visit to the spectacularly has customary Austrian village- www.foersterhof.at l Cheese buffet on one night beautiful village of Hallstatt. The style architecture at every l Excursions as detailed ancient slat mine village sits in a turn. The beautiful town hall is l Horse drawn sleigh or carriage ride breath-taking mountain setting particularly lovely. Later we move l Free parking at depot ITINERARY in a UNESCO heritage region. on to Mondesee to enjoy the l Pick up points throughout Cornwall Friday We travel from Cornwall to Later we move onto Bad Ischl, picturesque lake of the same name FURTHER INFORMATION Dover where we board the ferry to an imperial town in the heart and its magnificent views of the l Single rooms available at a Calais and arrive at the Altia Hotel, of the Skammergut region. The Alps. The town is known for its supplement of £219 per person Lille later in the afternoon. picturesque town conveys its ancient stilt houses and the cloister l Home pick up £12 per person church used in the Sound of Music l Saturday Today we continue our history in such a lovely way and has £100 non-refundable deposit film. l Balance due 6 weeks prior to travel journey and travel to our second a unique charm. l PASSPORTS ARE REQUIRED FOR overnight hotel, the Mercure Tuesday Today is at leisure to Friday Sadly we leave our hotel THIS TOUR Sindelfingen. explore St Wolfgang and our and Austria to travel to Metz for

Tel: 01209 717152 l Email: [email protected] l Web: www.williams-travel.co.uk 21 4 STAR 2 STAR £375 HOTEL 5 DAYS £339 HOTEL 5 DAYS FEBRUARY

Cotswolds York Minster Great Malvern & Medieval York Cotswolds Monday 15th to Friday 19th February 2021 Monday 15th to Friday 19th February 2021

The Heart of England is saturated with attractive counties, This early break offers plenty of time to enjoy ancient historic towns and cities and areas of true beauty York from our city centre base. Set within medieval walls including the Malvern Hills and the glorious Cotswolds. the atmospheric city boasts exquisite architecture, quaint As we explore the enchanting English countryside we cobbled streets and the iconic York Minster. During our discover the glorious history of its towns and villages. time in Yorkshire we also explore the rugged moors and pretty coast.

YOUR HOTEL for lunch and to explore. Hereford YOUR HOTEL Thursday The beautiful spa town The four star Abbey Hotel at Cathedral is home to the rare The Queens Hotel is located of Harrogate will be our morning Great Malvern is enchanting with Mappa Mundi. perfectly in the centre of York on destination. Its handsome historic spectacular views over the Vale of Thursday This morning we visit the banks of the River Ouse. buildings, verdant gardens and Evesham and the Malvern Hills. Worcester. This fascinating city www.queenshotel-york.com antique emporiums all play an www.sarova-abbeyhotel.com has a rich history of industry and a important part in making it unique. wealth of interesting architecture This afternoon will be free to see and attractions. There will be time ITINERARY more of York. The Jorvik Centre, ITINERARY to browse and have lunch before Monday We depart Cornwall in the National Railway Museum, City Monday Leaving Cornwall, we we return to Great Malvern. morning and travel to York arriving Walls and Shambles are all within travel to Wells where there will be in time to settle in before dinner. walking distance. time for lunch and to browse the Friday We leave Great Malvern and small cathedral city. Later we travel begin the journey home. We have Tuesday A day at leisure in York Friday Today we travel back to on to Great Malvern. lunch break in the spa city of Bath to explore its many delightful Cornwall. We break for lunch and en-route and arrive home in the facets. This beautiful and petite arrive home during the evening. Tuesday Our day begins with evening. city is home to some of the best a drive through the delightful preserved historic buildings in the Cotswolds to the beautiful village TOUR COST INCLUDES world. Its Viking heritage, Roman of Broadway. We have a break here l Premier Class coach travel city walls and its famous gothic before continuing to Stow-on-the- l Free optional travel insurance cathedral all offer an insight into its TOUR COST INCLUDES Wold, home of the well-known l 4 Nights dinner, bed & breakfast fascinating past. l Premier Class coach travel Scott’s of Stow shops. After lunch l Welcome drink on arrival l Free optional travel insurance we visit Regency Cheltenham, with Wednesday This morning we l Excursions as detailed l 4 Nights dinner, bed & breakfast its beautiful architecture. travel through the North Yorkshire l Guided tour of Black & White Trail l Excursions as detailed l Moors National Park to Whitby. We Wednesday Today we have a Free parking at depot l Free parking at depot l pass through picturesque dales, guided tour of Herefordshire’s Pick up points throughout Cornwall l Pick up points throughout Cornwall enchanting forests and striking beautiful ‘Black and White’ villages FURTHER INFORMATION FURTHER INFORMATION heather moorland to reach the trail. Our route takes in delightful l Single rooms available at a l Single rooms available at a lovely fishing town famed for cottages and inns in timber framed supplement of £40 per person supplement of £105 per person l Home pick up £12 per person the impressive Whitby Abbey. l hamlets including Eardisland, Home pick up £12 per person l £75 non-refundable deposit After lunch we visit the charming l Pembridge, Eardisley and Weobley. £75 non-refundable deposit l Balance due 6 weeks prior to travel seaside resort of Scarborough. l Balance due 6 weeks prior to travel This brings us to Hereford in time

22 Tel: 01209 717152 l Email: [email protected] l Web: www.williams-travel.co.uk 4 STAR 4 STAR £189 HOTEL 3 DAYS £225 HOTEL 3 DAYS FEBRUARY

Kew Longleat Kew Orchid Festival Longleat & Bath & Kensington Palace Friday 26th to Sunday 28th February 2021 Friday 19th to Sunday 21st February 2021 Longleat is one of the best and most visited attractions in the UK. It’s many wonderfully varied attractions include Brighten up the chilly months with a visit to Kew Gardens the historic home that is seat of the Marquis of Bath, the Orchid Festival. This annual event transforms the inside famous safari park and an excellent and varied adventure of Kew’s Princess of Wales Conservatory into a tropical park. Our short break also offers time in the wonderful paradise. We also include a visit to Kensington Palace, city of Bath. the childhood home of Queen Victoria and more recently home to younger members of the Royal Family. YOUR HOTEL Sunday Leaving our hotel we The four star Mercure Bristol travel to the beautiful spa city of YOUR HOTEL Sunday This morning we leave our North the Grange began as a Bath. This unique, feel-good city The four star Holiday Inn hotel and head to the fashionable Victorian Bath stone manor house combines vibrant contemporary Shepperton is a newly renovated borough of Kensington for a visit and is set in peaceful countryside. culture with a rich history and contemporary hotel in a great to Kensington Palace, home and www.mercurebristol.co.uk heritage. We begin our journey location for this tour. refuge to the royal family since the after lunch and arrive back to www.hilondonsheppertonhotel. 17th century, it is one of London’s Cornwall in the evening. most exquisite palaces and comes co.uk ITINERARY with acres of manicured gardens Friday We travel from Cornwall and the world famous orangery. to Bristol where we have time in In the afternoon we travel back to ITINERARY this great city in the afternoon. Cornwall. Friday We travel from Cornwall You may want to visit the SS Great to London and have a lunch Britain, the At Bristol Science TOUR COST INCLUDES break in the attractive spa city of Centre or follow a Banksy trail to l Premier Class coach travel TOUR COST INCLUDES Bath. We arrive at the Holiday Inn see the famous works of art dotted l Free optional travel insurance l Premier Class coach travel Shepperton early in the evening. around the maritime city. l 2 Nights dinner, bed & breakfast l Free optional travel insurance Saturday Spend a full day at Kew l Excursions as detailed Saturday A full day at Longleat! l 2 Nights dinner, bed & breakfast Gardens where the colourful event l Admission to Kew Gardens There will be time to explore l Excursions as detailed l of the Orchid Festival is a vibrant l Admission to Kensington Palace the many attractions including Admission to Longleat l l Free parking at depot celebration of Indonesia’s wildlife Free parking at depot Longleat House, the many animals l Pick up points throughout Cornwall l Pick up points throughout Cornwall and plant diversity. The dazzling in Adventure Park and wonderful displays showcase the vital work FURTHER INFORMATION extras like Jungle Cruise to Gorilla FURTHER INFORMATION of the Royal Botanic Garden, Kew l Single rooms available at a Colony. Later in the afternoon, we l Single rooms available at a supplement of £50 per person supplement of £44 per person in protecting biodiversity. Our day board our coach and take a tour l Home pick up £12 per person l Home pick up £12 per person ticket allows access to all areas of of the excellent safari park. A day l £75 non-refundable deposit l £75 non-refundable deposit the world’s largest collection of at Longleat is definitely a day to l Balance due 6 weeks prior to travel l Balance due 6 weeks prior to travel living plants. remember!

Tel: 01209 717152 l Email: [email protected] l Web: www.williams-travel.co.uk 23 3 STAR 3 STAR £299 HOTEL 4 DAYS £299 HOTEL 5 DAYS FEBRUARY / MARCH / FEBRUARY

Welford Park Boscombe Pier Oxford & Snowdrops Bournemouth Break Friday 26th February to Monday 1st March 2021 Monday 1st to Friday 5th March 2021

Snowdrops are the first bulbs to bloom after the winter A great value break in Bournemouth, one of the most months and they promise spring is near. This tour offers popular holiday destinations on the south coast. We glorious displays of this beautiful flower as well as a visit discover the very best of Dorset and enjoy two nights of to the ‘city of dreaming spires’. entertainment during our stay.

YOUR HOTEL of Marlborough. In the afternoon YOUR HOTEL Thursday Our morning begins The Mercure Newbury Elcot Park is we visit Welford Park where the The three star Trouville Hotel is with a visit to Dorchester, a historic a four star country retreat sitting thousands of snowdrops on display located just a few minutes stroll county town famed for its links with in landscaped gardens within a are said to have been planted by from the town, gardens and the life of Thomas Hardy. Later we parkland estate. monks to decorate their church. seafront. visit the old town of Poole sitting www.mercurenewbury.co.uk www.trouvillehotel.com on the attractive harbour which Monday After breakfast we leave holds the title of largest in Europe. our hotel and travel to the ancient town of Shaftesbury. Here the Friday After breakfast we leave ITINERARY town is aiming to be Britain’s first ITINERARY Bournemouth and begin our Friday Departing from our home ‘snowdrop town’ with vast displays Monday Departing in the morning journey home to Cornwall. We area in the morning we make the of the flower. In the afternoon we we travel to Bournemouth enjoying enjoy a lunch break in the pretty journey to Newbury enjoying a return to Cornwall. a break for lunch on the way. town of Sidmouth enroute. lunch break on the way. Tuesday Today we travel through Saturday Oxford, the ‘City of the New Forest to the lovely city TOUR COST INCLUDES Dreaming Spires’ is well known of Salisbury. Our day begins with l Premier Class coach travel l Free optional travel insurance for its colleges, art and culture. TOUR COST INCLUDES a guided tour of the beautiful l 4 Nights dinner, bed & breakfast Discover the highlights of this l Premier Class coach travel cathedral. See Britain’s tallest spire, l Welcome drink on arrival beautiful city and have an l Free optional travel insurance largest close and cloisters, the l Excursions as detailed early lunch before our visit to l 4 Nights dinner, bed & breakfast world’s oldest clock and the best l Guided tour of Salisbury Cathedral Waterperry Gardens. Made famous l Welcome drink on arrival preserved original 1215 Magna l Coffee and cake in refectory as the School of Horticulture l Excursions as detailed Carta. We enjoy morning coffee l Regular half price drinks promotion* l Admission to Waterperry Gardens for Ladies there are acres of and cake in the refectory restaurant l Free parking at depot l Admission to Welford Park Snowdrops ornamental gardens and at this before free time to explore the l Pick up points throughout Cornwall l Free parking at depot special time of year they are medieval city. FURTHER INFORMATION adorned by carpets of over sixty l Pick up points throughout Cornwall Wednesday A full day at leisure l Limited number of single rooms snowdrop varieties. FURTHER INFORMATION to enjoy the town and coast of at no supplement l Single rooms available at a l Home pick up £12 per person Sunday This morning we have a supplement of £71 per person Bournemouth. Stroll along the pier, l £75 non-refundable deposit scenic tour through the beautiful l Home pick up £12 per person enjoy the Victorian architecture l *2 hours per evening on limited Great West Way and the Vale of l £75 non-refundable deposit or perhaps take advantage of the drinks l Pewsey taking in the historic town Balance due 6 weeks prior to travel hotel facilities. l Balance due 6 weeks prior to travel

24 Tel: 01209 717152 l Email: [email protected] l Web: www.williams-travel.co.uk COASTAL 4 STAR £395 HOTEL 5 DAYS £449 HOTEL 5 DAYS MARCH

Sidmouth Snowdon Sidmouth Luxury Break Llandudno & Snowdonia Sunday 7th March to Thursday 11th March 2021 Monday 1st to Friday 5th March 2021 With glorious sweeping views of Lyme Bay, The Victoria Hotel is one of England’s finest hotels. This magnificent Llandudno is set in a beautiful bay nestling between luxury hotel epitomises traditional values of superb the headlands of the ‘Great and Little Ormes’. It is not quality and offers the perfect base for enjoying the only one of the favourite holiday spots in Wales, but attractive seaside town of Sidmouth. The long attractive also makes a great base from which to explore the promenade, pretty public gardens and quaint streets with magnificence of Snowdonia and other delightful areas in specialist independent shops are a pleasure to explore. the north of the country. Our excursions allow us to enjoy the delightful Devon coast and countryside. YOUR HOTEL Thursday Our day begins as we The award winning St Kilda Hotel cross the Menai Strait to visit the YOUR HOTEL Coast which stretch into Dorset. is situated in an enviable central Isle of Anglesey and the waterside The four star Victoria Hotel is part We travel via the attractive towns seafront position within easy town of Beaumaris. We have a of the prestigious Brend chain of and villages of Seaton, Lyme Regis walking distance of the town visit to the James Pringle complex hotels. and West Bay to the historic market and pier. before moving on to Caernarfon, a www.victoriahotel.co.uk town of Bridport. We enjoy stops www.stkilda.co.uk waterside town dominated by the throughout the day to discover the mighty castle. best of this lovely area.

Friday After breakfast we will say ITINERARY Thursday Leaving the comfort of ITINERARY goodbye to the St Kilda staff and Sunday We leave Cornwall and our hotel we make our way home Monday We make an early make our way back to Cornwall. travel to Devon enjoying a lunch stopping for a lunch break in the departure from Cornwall and travel break on the way. On arrival at the lovely city of Exeter. We arrive in to North Wales. We arrive at the St Victoria Hotel we enjoy a warm Cornwall later in the afternoon. Kilda Hotel to a warm welcome. welcome and a hot drink.

Tuesday The scenery on todays Monday Today we cross the TOUR COST INCLUDES tour will be awe inspiring as we Blackdown Hills for a visit into TOUR COST INCLUDES l Premier Class coach travel explore Snowdonia, the oldest and l Premier Class coach travel Somerset and the county town of l Free optional travel insurance biggest of Wales’ three National l Free optional travel insurance Taunton. There will be time to stroll l 4 Nights dinner, bed & breakfast Parks. Our day will take in Betwys-y- l 4 Nights dinner, bed & breakfast the picturesque streets lined with l Welcome drink on arrival Coed and Blaenau Ffestiniog as well l Excursions as detailed many fine houses and buildings l Excursions as detailed as the Pass of Llanberis and views l Free parking at depot and have a spot of lunch. l Free parking at depot of the mighty Mount Snowdon. l Pick up points throughout Cornwall l Pick up points throughout Cornwall Tuesday A leisurely day to enjoy FURTHER INFORMATION Wednesday Today is free to explore the regency town of Sidmouth. FURTHER INFORMATION l Single rooms available at a l the lovely town of Llandudno. This Stroll along the promenade or soak Limited number of single rooms supplement of £20 per person at no supplement Victorian seaside gem is nestled in up the timeless charm of the town. l Home pick up £12 per person l Home pick up £12 per person between the Great and Little Ormes l £75 non-refundable deposit Wednesday Today we explore the l £75 non-refundable deposit and has a history that goes back to l Balance due 6 weeks prior to travel pretty coastal towns of the Jurassic l Balance due 6 weeks prior to travel the Bronze Age.

Tel: 01209 717152 l Email: [email protected] l Web: www.williams-travel.co.uk 25 4 STAR £595 HOTEL 6 DAYS MARCH MARCH

Irelands East Coast St Patricks Day in County Wexford Sunday 14th to Friday 19th March 2021

St Patricks Day is a long held, traditional celebration of Irish culture and there is no place to enjoy it like Ireland! We join in the joyful event as the picturesque town of Enniscorthy celebrates with parades, music and entertainment. Our tour also takes in the delights of County Wexford and Irelands oldest city, Waterford. St Patricks Day

YOUR HOTEL Valley. The town has played a key Wednesday Happy St Patricks Day. TOUR COST INCLUDES role in the history of Ireland. We Our day is at leisure to enjoy the The four star Riverside Park Hotel l Premier Class coach travel Enniscorthy sits on the banks then move on to Waterford where warm atmosphere in the town of l Free optional travel insurance of the River Slaney just a short there will be time to discover Enniscorthy. The local celebrations l Ferry crossings walk to the centre of beautiful this magnificent city boasting are friendly and we can enjoy the l 5 Nights dinner, bed & breakfast Enniscorthy town. two cathedrals, four national merriment, entertainment and the l 1 night of entertainment www.riversideparkhotel.com monuments and a gallery of rogues afternoon parade. l Excursions as detailed and rascals. Our afternoon will be l Admission to Johnstown Castle & Thursday Today we visit Kilkenny, free to enjoy the city or visit the Garden a compact city which blends l Ride on Kilkenny Road Train ITINERARY famous Waterford Crystal. modern Irish culture with medieval l Free parking at depot Sunday We travel from Cornwall Tuesday Wexford will be our first architecture and ancient castles. We l Pick up points throughout Cornwall to Fishguard for our ferry crossing stop today and there will be time include a ride on the local road train, FURTHER INFORMATION to Rosslare. We then travel on to to explore this cornerstone of with a full commentary of the facts l Single rooms available at a the Riverside Park Hotel in time for Ireland’s Ancient East. The town is and folklore of this historic city. supplement of £131 per person dinner. steeped in heritage and has a lovely l PHOTOGRAPHIC ID REQUIRED Friday We leave our hotel early in harbour area. In the afternoon we FOR THIS TOUR Monday This morning our coach the morning and travel to Rosslare have a visit to Johnstown Castle, a l Home pick up £12 per person takes us to the medieval town of for the ferry to Fishguard. We have gem of Gothic Revival architecture l £100 non-refundable deposit New Ross situated in the beautiful, breakfast on board and arrive home surrounded by spectacular l Balance due 6 weeks prior to travel landscape of the Barrow River in the evening. ornamental gardens.

26 Tel: 01209 717152 l Email: [email protected] l Web: www.williams-travel.co.uk 4 STAR 3 STAR £179 HOTEL 2 DAYS £329 HOTEL 5 DAYS MARCH

Crufts Clitheroe Castle Crufts Dog Show Beautiful Lancashire Friday 12th to Saturday 13th March 2021 Monday 15th to Friday 19th March 2021 Take this opportunity to visit the world’s largest dog show. Featuring unique dog events, competitions and A great value break to enjoy Lancashire, a proud, ancient demonstrations, all culminating in the world famous best county. We explore the diverse landscapes, beauty and in show. This is known as a celebration of every aspect of history which take in the mysterious Ribble Valley and the role that our beloved dogs play in our lives. dramatic Pennine border country. There are over 400 stands with special treats and offers as well as an arena jam packed with agility, displays and YOUR HOTEL Thursday This morning is free exciting competitions! Situated on the seafront in the to enjoy the traditional Victorian traditional seaside resort of resort of Lytham St Annes. In YOUR HOTEL Lytham St Annes, the three star the afternoon we have a visit to The four star Mercure Birmingham Lindum Hotel is a family-run hotel. Blackpool Tower Ballroom. Come North Barons Court Hotel offers a www.lindumhotel.co.uk and take a twirl on the world handy location and contemporary, famous dance floor, or simply sit comfortable accommodation. and watch the rest of the world www.baronscourt-hotel.co.uk ITINERARY dance by in this magical Victorian Monday We depart Cornwall in the setting. morning and travel to Lytham Friday After breakfast we leave ITINERARY St Annes. Lancashire and make our way back Friday Leaving Cornwall in the Tuesday Enjoying lovely scenery to Cornwall arriving home during morning we travel to Birmingham. today, we pass through Lancashire the evening. On the way we will stop in and into the Yorkshire Dales with the maritime city of Bristol for a visit to the pretty town of Settle TOUR COST INCLUDES TOUR COST INCLUDES l lunch and free time to enjoy the which nestles in the foothills of Premier Class coach travel l Premier Class coach travel l harbourside or Cabots Circus. the Pennines. In the afternoon Free optional travel insurance l Free optional travel insurance l 4 Nights dinner, bed & breakfast Later we continue our journey to our journey takes us back to the l 1 Night dinner, bed & breakfast l Welcome drink on arrival Birmingham and then settle in to Lancashire town of Clitheroe set in l Welcome drink on arrival l Excursions as detailed our hotel. the picturesque Ribble Valley. l Excursions as detailed l Visit to Oswaldtwistle Mills Saturday After an early breakfast l Admission to Crufts Wednesday In the morning our l Guided tour of Pendle Witch Country our coach will take us to the NEC l Free parking at depot coach takes us to Oswaldtwistle l Admission to Blackpool Tower and our day will be free to enjoy l Limited pick up points throughout Mills. The old mill is now an Ballroom Cornwall l Free parking at depot the biggest dog show in the world. excellent shopping village but you l Pick up points throughout Cornwall There will be canine displays, FURTHER INFORMATION can still discover its fascinating expert advice and a host of doggy l Single rooms available at a history in the Textile Time Tunnel FURTHER INFORMATION supplement of £18 per person related merchandise as well as the or Heritage Centre. Later we have l Limited number of single rooms l £75 non-refundable deposit at no supplement famous showing to select Britain’s a guided tour of Pendle Witch l Balance due 6 weeks prior to travel l Home pick up £12 per person finest dogs. We depart at 4.30pm Country to learn of the sad tale of l Limited pick ups available on l £75 non-refundable deposit to make our way back to Cornwall one of the most famous witch trials this tour l Balance due 6 weeks prior to travel arriving home later in the evening. in English history.

Tel: 01209 717152 l Email: [email protected] l Web: www.williams-travel.co.uk 27 2 STAR 4 STAR £299 HOTEL 5 DAYS £449 HOTEL 5 DAYS MARCH

Torquay

Torquay - Nostalgic 60’s Harewood House Monday 15th to Friday 19th March 2021 Yorkshire - ‘Old Days’ Another fantastic themed break at one of the friendliest Thursday 18th to Monday 22nd March 2021 hotels in Torquay! We enjoy a host of daily excursions to see the Jurassic Coast followed by evenings of entertainment with our hosts who will take us on a A new tour to explore the wonderful past of Yorkshire. journey back to the swinging 60’s from the comfort of our Ranging from mill workers to the wealth of Harewood lovely hotel. House. We traverse this wonderful county and delight in magnificent scenery. YOUR HOTEL and Dawlish. In the afternoon we The Howden Court is a Trip visit the lovely Babbacombe Bay YOUR HOTEL A nostalgic programme of variety area and include a visit to Bygones. Advisor hotel of excellence due to The four star Cedar Court Hotel entertainers from across the globe. This genuine experience of the past its warm welcome and excellent is located on the outskirts of offers sights, smells and sounds Sunday Today we travel into the service. Bradford and offers a friendly of the past that are sure to evoke Yorkshire Dales National Park. We www.howdencourthotel.co.uk welcome and good service. nostalgic memories for most of us. begin at the gateway to the Dales, www. cedarcourthotels.co.uk/ Skipton. We then take a scenic hotels/bradford Friday After breakfast we leave drive through the awe inspiring ITINERARY Torquay. We will enjoy a break in dales countryside. We include Monday We travel from Cornwall to The Barbican area of Plymouth visits to Aysgarth Falls and the Devon via the beautiful Dartmoor before making our way home. ITINERARY Upper Wharfedale market town of National Park. We arrive in Torquay Thursday We depart Cornwall in Grassington. during the afternoon to a warm the morning and travel to Yorkshire. welcome and a hot drink. Monday Today we leave Yorkshire Friday Harrogate will be our and make our way back to Cornwall Tuesday This morning we travel to first stop today. What was once a arriving home in the evening. the riverside town of Dartmouth. TOUR COST INCLUDES fashionable and genteel resort and Enjoy the peaceful yet fashionable l Premier Class coach travel is now a wonderful vibrant town. l Free optional travel insurance TOUR COST INCLUDES town and perhaps a bite to eat. Later we visit Harewood House, one l 4 Nights dinner, bed & breakfast l Premier Class coach travel Later we make our way to Paignton, of the treasure houses of England. l Welcome drink on arrival l Free optional travel insurance you may choose to travel by train With stunning grounds, a bird l Excursions as detailed l 4 Nights dinner, bed & breakfast and meet the coach there. The garden, amazing collections and an l Admission to Bygones l Excursions as detailed seafront gardens and colourful pier impressive house you can expect l Cream Tea at Bygones l Admission to Harewood House are year round attractions. the unexpected at every turn. l 1960’s theme l Ticket for City Variety Show Wednesday Today is free to l Free parking at depot Saturday This morning we travel to l Free parking at depot explore Torquay and its many lovely l Pick up points throughout Cornwall the unique village of Saltaire. Built l Pick up points throughout Cornwall attractions. Enjoy the harbour FURTHER INFORMATION by Sir Titus Salt for his mill workers, FURTHER INFORMATION area or stroll along the beautiful l Limited number of single rooms the site is now an enjoyable visitor l Single rooms available at a promenade. at no supplement hot spot. There will be a break supplement of £68 per person l Home pick up £12 per person l Home pick up £12 per person Thursday Our coach will take us for lunch before taking our seats l £75 non-refundable deposit l £75 non-refundable deposit on a scenic excursion of the red at the Leeds City Varieties Music l Balance due 6 weeks prior to travel l Balance due 6 weeks prior to travel sandstone coast via Teignmouth Hall for the Good Old Days show.

28 Tel: 01209 717152 l Email: [email protected] l Web: www.williams-travel.co.uk 4 STAR ENSUITE £399 HOTEL 5 DAYS £199 CABIN 3 DAYS MARCH

Cambridge

Cambridgeshire Treasures Mont St Michel Monday 22nd to Friday 26th March 2021 St Malo Mini Cruise A tour to explore the great historic cities of Cambridgeshire and its bordering counties. The scenic Friday 26th to Sunday 28th March 2021 countryside offers unique lush, marshy fenland views and the many cathedral towns and cities are packed with The ancient walled city of St Malo is extremely popular delightful history. with visitors from all over Europe and spring is the perfect time to visit. Its attractive cobbled streets are brimming YOUR HOTEL Thursday Today our first visit is to with atmospheric cafes and boutiques, the rich history is The four star Cambridge Bar Hill the Roman city of St Albans which displayed at every turn. This tour offers unbeatable value Hotel stands in its own grounds offers ancient ruins, medieval for money. near the university city. cathedrals and impeccable www.bestwestern.co.uk parklands. After this we visit the excellent Shuttleworth Collection, YOUR SHIP the most attractive channel port an aeronautical and automotive Brittany Ferries’ Bretagne ship in France. For anyone who wishes to join us there will be a short ITINERARY museum is located at the Old has first-rate on-board facilities. Including cinema, games rooms, hypermarket visit. We rejoin the Monday Leaving home in the Warden Aerodrome. It sits in 60 restaurant and shops. There is a ship and sail late in the evening. morning we travel to Cambridge. acres of attractive parkland and has spacious feel to the ship with lots a beautiful Swiss Garden to explore. Sunday Early in the morning we Tuesday This morning we travel of areas to relax. dock in Portsmouth and then make a short distance into the centre Friday After breakfast we make our our way back to Cornwall arriving of the famous university city of way back to Cornwall arriving home YOUR CABIN home in the afternoon. Cambridge. We meet our guide during the evening. All cabins are en-suite, air for a tour of the main sights of this conditioned and have fresh linen TOUR COST INCLUDES fascinating city and our tour will and towels. TOUR COST INCLUDES l Premier Class coach travel end with a visit to the American l Premier Class coach travel l Free optional travel insurance ITINERARY Cemetery. Our afternoon will be l Free optional travel insurance l 4 Nights dinner, bed & breakfast Friday Departing Cornwall in the free to enjoy lunch and discover the l Ferry crossings including 2 berth l Welcome drink on arrival morning we travel to Portsmouth many attractions in this town. inside cabins l Excursions as detailed for the overnight sailing to St l Excursions as detailed l Guided tour of Cambridge & the Wednesday Our first stop today Malo with the comfort of en-suite l Free parking at depot American Cemetery is in the city of Ely. Here there cabins. You will have ample time to l Pick up points throughout Cornwall l Admission to Shuttleworth is time to visit the magnificent enjoy the evening in the onboard Collection & Swiss Garden FURTHER INFORMATION Cathedral known as ‘the ship restaurant or relax in the bar. l Free parking at depot l Single cabins available at a of the fens’ or simply stroll the l Pick up points throughout Cornwall Saturday We arrive in France early supplement of £45 per person streets and immerse yourself in l FURTHER INFORMATION in the morning. Our day will include Limited pick ups available on the city’s vibrant history. From Ely this tour l Single rooms available at a a visit to Mont St Michel, a magical l Payment in full is required we head for Bury St Edmunds with supplement of £100 per person island topped by a gravity-defying on booking its famous Abbey Gardens and l Home pick up £12 per person medieval monastery and time in l Meals on ferry not included connections with Dickens. This is a l £75 non-refundable deposit the ancient walled city of St Malo l PASSPORTS ARE REQUIRED Suffolk wool town like no other. l Balance due 6 weeks prior to travel which is considered by many to be FOR THIS TOUR

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Norfolk Broads IIfracombe Norfolk Coast & Country Ilfracombe & Exmoor Sunday 28th March to Friday 2nd April 2021 Monday 29th March to Thursday 1st April 2021

Sweeping beaches and the tranquil Norfolk Broads are North Devon is a place of many facets and all of them what makes the beautiful county of Norfolk popular are beautiful. From the clean and sandy beaches to the with tourists and royals alike. We traverse the scenic dramatic and rugged landscape of Exmoor there are countryside to explore the local gems. places and scenes to entice you at every turn. We base this tour in the town of Ilfracombe which boasts a curious coastal charm of its own. YOUR HOTEL Thursday This morning we visit The three star Best Western Brook Great Yarmouth. Whilst here we Hotel Norwich is situated on the visit the Time and Tide Museum. YOUR HOTEL this country home is famed for its city outskirts. Set in a Victorian Herring curing The three star, family run Osborne part in many films and boasts a www.brookhotel.co.uk works it brings to life the story of Hotel is situated just a five minute wonderful interior and extensive the coast including the 1950’s fish walk from the sea front. gardens. wharf and tales of wreck, rescue www.osbornehotel-devon.co.uk Friday After breakfast we make our and colourful characters. There will ITINERARY way along the North Devon coast be time to have lunch in the town Sunday We leave Cornwall in the and travel into Cornwall to visit the before we make our way along the morning and sit back and enjoy the ITINERARY seaside town of Bude. After lunch coast to Lowestoft. journey to Norwich. Monday We travel from Cornwall we return home. to the lovely seaside town of Monday Today we head to the Friday After breakfast we leave Norwich and make our way home Ilfracombe with a lunch break coast, where we visit the popular TOUR COST INCLUDES to Cornwall. enroute. A warm welcome and a small resorts of Sheringham and l Premier Class coach travel hot drink awaits us at our hotel. Cromer. In the afternoon we visit l Free optional travel insurance Felbrigg Hall, an elegant country Tuesday Our morning excursion l 4 Nights dinner, bed & breakfast house in East Anglia, where TOUR COST INCLUDES will take us to the nearby town l Welcome drink on arrival opulence meets homeliness. l Excursions as detailed l Premier Class coach travel of Barnstaple, set on the peaceful l Admission to Dunster Castle l Free optional travel insurance River Taw before returning to Tuesday Our coach takes us and Gardens l 5 Nights dinner, bed & breakfast Ilfracombe to enjoy this quaint through the beautiful Broads l Admission to Hartland Abbey l Excursions as detailed seaside town and pretty harbour. countryside. We visit Wroxham and and Gardens l Admission to Felbrigg Hall (NT) Hoveton, villages which make up Wednesday A full day excursion l Free parking at depot l 1 hour Norfolk Broads cruise the ‘capital of the broads’, sitting along the beautiful Exmoor l Limited pick ups available l Admission to Time & Tide Museum either side of the meandering River Coast towards Minehead. In the l Free parking at depot FURTHER INFORMATION Bure. We also enjoy a one hour river afternoon we visit the lovely l l Pick up points throughout Cornwall Limited number of single rooms cruise to discover the diversity of Dunster Castle and Gardens. at no supplement FURTHER INFORMATION this enchanting landscape. l £10 pp discount for National Trust l Limited number of single rooms Thursday This morning we visit members at no supplement Wednesday We head into the heart Bideford and have time to browse l National Trust members must of Norwich to take time to see one l Home pick up £12 per person the historic harbour town or visit produce a valid membership card of the most attractive cities in the l £10 pp discount for National Trust the outlet shopping village. In or pay appropriate fee at each venue members UK. The centre is easy to explore the afternoon we make our way l Home pick up £12 per person l £75 non-refundable deposit and is a wonderful fusion of the to the beautiful Hartland Abbey l £75 non-refundable deposit l Balance due 6 weeks prior to travel modern and historic. and Gardens. Once a monastery l Balance due 6 weeks prior to travel

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Deadham Tintern Abbey Easter in Suffolk Easter in Gloucestershire Thursday 1st to Monday 5th April 2021 & The Wye Valley

Enjoy an Easter break in an area of notable inspiration Friday 2nd to Monday 5th April 2021 and scenery. We tread the footsteps of John Constable, enjoy an RHS garden and step back in time in the Roman Spend a long Easter weekend exploring the lovely town of Colchester. Gloucestershire, Wye Valley and Cotswold areas. We include a visit to Chavenage House, the Elizabethan YOUR HOTEL Here the thriving old town sits on Cotswold Manor that played Trenwith House in Poldark. The Best Western Ipswich Hotel the River Deben and the attractive nestles in the quaint village of marketplace is a delight. YOUR HOTEL for coffee at the once magnificent Copdock. Sunday We have a scenic tour The three star Best Western Tintern Abbey and have a short www.cameronventuresgroup.co.uk taking in the Area of Outstanding Gables Hotel, Falfield is a family break at the lovely Symons Yat Natural Beauty that is Constable run hotel set in picturesque South before visiting Ross on Wye. The Country. We take in the pretty Gloucestershire countryside. picturesque riverside town has a ITINERARY villages of East Bergholt and www.thegablesbristol.co.uk lovely village ambience. Later in the Thursday We depart Cornwall in Dedham Vale. Later we visit Jimmy’s afternoon we visit Gloucester with the morning and travel to East Farm, the rare breeds farm made its historic dockside which is the Anglia. famous by the BBC documentary. ITINERARY most inland port in the UK. Friday This morning we visit RHS Monday Sadly we say goodbye Friday We leave home in Monday We travel to the lovely Garden Hyde Hall to enjoy one to our hotel and make ourselves the morning and travel to Somerset countryside. There will of Britain’s finest gardens. This comfortable on the coach to enjoy Gloucestershire. There will be time be time for a relaxing lunch break haven of peace and tranquillity the journey back to Cornwall. for a lunch break in the attractive in the area as well as a visit to the encompasses a diverse mix of city of Wells on the way. Later in dramatic Cheddar Gorge. We then garden styles and offers spectacular the afternoon we arrive at the Best make our way back to Cornwall late views. In the afternoon, we enjoy TOUR COST INCLUDES Western Gables Hotel where tea in the afternoon. a visit to historic Colchester, the l Premier Class coach travel and coffee will be served on arrival. ‘oldest town in England’ to enjoy its l Free optional travel insurance TOUR COST INCLUDES Saturday A tour of the lovely historic and artistic delights. l 4 Nights dinner, bed & breakfast l Premier Class coach travel Cotswolds offers the perfect start l Welcome drink on arrival l Free optional travel insurance Saturday Today we journey to our day. We visit Cirencester, l 2 nights of in-house entertainment l 3 Nights dinner, bed & breakfast through picturesque countryside l Excursions as detailed ‘capital of the Cotswolds’ and Royal l Welcome drink on arrival and take in some of the lovely l Admission to RHS Garden Hyde Hall Tetbury. In the afternoon we visit l Excursions as detailed towns and villages. Aldeburgh l Admission to Jimmy’s Farm Chavenage House, a stunning l Admission to Chavenage House is something of a time warp, l Free parking at depot 16th century, grey Cotswold stone l Free parking at depot with Victorian houses on the l Pick up points throughout Cornwall manor. Cromwell stayed here in l Pick up points throughout Cornwall seashore and an attractive marina. FURTHER INFORMATION 1648 and the property recently FURTHER INFORMATION Southwold is a charmingly old- l Limited number of single rooms featured as ‘Trenwith’ in Poldark. l Single rooms available at a fashioned seaside town with an at no supplement supplement of £72 per person Sunday Our visit today takes us atmosphere of years gone by and l Home pick up £12 per person l Home pick up £12 per person along the shore road of the River we enjoy a break for lunch here l £75 non-refundable deposit l £75 non-refundable deposit Severn as we meander north along before moving on to Woodbridge. l Balance due 6 weeks prior to travel l Balance due 6 weeks prior to travel the beautiful Wye Valley. We break

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Perthshire Staffordshire Royal Scotland Sunday 4th to Thursday 10th March 2021 Gardens & Railways Thursday 8th to Monday 12th April 2021 Discover the incredible beauty of Scotland whilst following in the footsteps of royalty past and present. From historic battle sites to homes of lairds and ladies, At the heart of our beautiful English countryside lies the we traverse this beautiful land. county of Staffordshire, a lovely area renowned for its craftsmanship and varied landscapes. We discover a range of it’s more relaxing and peaceful attractions. YOUR HOTEL V&A, international design centre for The Angus Hotel Blairgowrie is a Scotland. Housed in a world-class welcoming three star hotel. building at the heart of Dundee’s YOUR HOTEL Trentham Gardens with its grand www.theangushotel.com Waterfront. In the afternoon we The three star Hilton Garden Italianate parterres, fountains, visit Scone Palace, the birthplace of Inn is a new hotel in the vibrant rose borders, rivers of grass and HRH Princess Margaret and home Smithfield area Stoke on Trent. floral prairie. Designed by a host of ITINERARY to the Queen Mother. www.hilton.com/en/hotels famous garden greats there is also a shopping village and vast garden Sunday We travel to Preston where We leave Scotland today Friday centre. Later we head for Blyth we have an overnight stay at the and make our way back to Preston Bridge for a journey on the Foxfield Preston Marriott Hotel. for an overnight stay at the Marriott ITINERARY Light Railway, originally used to Hotel. Our journey will take us Thursday We depart Cornwall Monday Sit back and enjoy in the morning and travel to carry coal from the Colliery. magnificent scenery as we cross through the scenic Lake District. Staffordshire. Monday In the morning we make from England to Scotland. We break Saturday We leave Preston and the journey home. for lunch in the historic spa town travel back to Cornwall. Friday Our day starts with a visit to of Moffatt and arrive our hotel to a historic Lichfield, an attractive city, welcome drink and shortbread. home to a unique medieval three- TOUR COST INCLUDES TOUR COST INCLUDES spired cathedral. Later we visit the l Premier Class coach travel Tuesday We travel into the l l Premier Class coach travel National Memorial Arboretum, a Free optional travel insurance spectacular Cairngorms National l l Free optional travel insurance thought provoking and moving 4 Nights dinner, bed & breakfast Park for a visit to the Scottish home l Welcome drink on arrival l 6 Nights dinner, bed & breakfast centre of remembrance. l of the royal family, Balmoral. The l Welcome drink on arrival Excursions as detailed l Queen spends her summer here l Excursions as detailed Saturday The quirky, National Visit to National Memorial Arboretum l and attends the beautiful Crathie l Admission to Balmoral Trusts Little Moreton Hall is Admission to Little Moreton Hall l church. l Visit & tasting at Taste Perthshire surrounded by a moat and set in a Ride on Rudyard Lake Railway l l Visit to V&A Dundee pretty garden. We step back in time Admission to Trentham Gardens Wednesday Perth is our l l Admission to Scone Palace and see the rare chapel and topsy- Ride on Foxfield Light Railway destination today, a beautiful and l l Free parking at depot turvy long gallery. This afternoon Free parking at depot historic city sitting on the banks l l Pick up points throughout Cornwall we have a visit to Rudyard Lake Pick up points throughout Cornwall of the River Tay. After lunch we FURTHER INFORMATION with a magical three mile trip FURTHER INFORMATION visit Taste Perthshire to sample the l l Single rooms available at a alongside this beautiful historic Single rooms available at a excellent locally produced liquor supplement of £63 per person waterway in a victorian style supplement of £80 per person before returning to Blairgowrie. l Home pick up £12 per person l Home pick up £12 per person narrow gauge steam train. l £75 non-refundable deposit Thursday Dundee is our first stop l £75 non-refundable deposit l l Balance due 6 weeks prior to travel Sunday This morning we begin Balance due 6 weeks prior to travel today and here we visit the new with a visit to the award-winning

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Kent & East Sussex Railway Dingle Bay Delights of Kent Killarney & Ring of Kerry Friday 9th to Tuesday 13th April 2021 Saturday 10th to Friday 16th April 2021

The ‘Garden of England’ is an area where orchards and hop Killarney is surrounded by lush green landscapes gardens surround romantic villages and must-see heritage incorporating blue sparkling lakes and flowing waterfalls. sights. This relaxed tour allows us to take in all aspects of This Irish gem is also ideally located for exploring the the county of Kent; its countryside, its nostalgia and its Ring of Kerry, a mystical and unspoilt region. vibrant and welcoming towns and villages. YOUR HOTEL local tales whilst we enjoy some of YOUR HOTEL town displaying beautiful Georgian The four star Killarney Towers the best scenery in Europe. hotel lies in the heart of town and The Mercure Tunbridge Wells and Victorian architecture. Thursday We leave Killarney and Hotel is traditionally Kentish and offers luxurious comfort. Monday Our scenic ride takes us travel to the village of Blarney sits on the outskirts of Pembury. www.killarneytowers.com over the Kent Downs and our first where we can kiss ‘the stone’ before www.accor.com/hotel stop is the oldest market town in continuing our journey back to the Kent, Faversham. We then travel Maldron Hotel, Wexford. to nearby Whitstable, a colourful ITINERARY ITINERARY Saturday Leaving early we travel to Friday We travel the short seaside town famous for its seaside, distance to the port for a Rosslare Friday In the morning we leave Pembroke for a ferry to Rosslare. We oysters and quirky shops. On the to Pembroke ferry. Our journey Cornwall and travel to the county of have an overnight stop at Dooleys way back to our hotel we visit the continues to Cornwall arriving later Kent. Tea and biscuits will be served Hotel, Waterford. county town of Kent, Maidstone. in the evening. on our arrival at our hotel. Tuesday This morning we say Sunday Our day begins with a visit TOUR COST INCLUDES Saturday After breakfast we travel goodbye to Kent and travel home. to ‘The Crystal City’ of Waterford to the lovely town of Tenterden, to visit Waterford Crystal or soak l Premier Class coach travel l often referred to as the ‘Jewel of the up the story of the city at the Free optional travel insurance l Return ferry crossings Weald’. Here we join the heritage interactive Waterford Treasures l 6 Nights dinner, bed & breakfast Kent and East Sussex Railway for TOUR COST INCLUDES Museum. Later our coach takes us l Welcome with hot drink at hotel a nostalgic ride on rural tracks l Premier Class coach travel to Killarney Towers Hotel. l 1 nightly drink with dinner at hotel to Bodiam. We then head to the l Free optional travel insurance Monday A day to explore the l Excursions as detailed Cinque Port of Rye, a beautifully l 4 Nights dinner, bed & breakfast vibrant town of Killarney, we l Ride on Killarney Jaunting Car l Welcome hot drink on arrival preserved Medieval town. l Killarney Lake cruise l Excursions as detailed include a jaunting car ride and a l Guided tour of Ring of Kerry Sunday This morning we visit l Ride on Kent & East Sussex Railway lake cruise for your enjoyment. l Free parking at depot Down House, the family home l Admission to Down House Tuesday The Dingle Peninsula is l Pick up points throughout Cornwall l Free parking at depot of Charles Darwin. Stroll down Kerry’s most northern peninsula l Pick up points throughout Cornwall FURTHER INFORMATION Darwin’s ‘thinking path’, see his and today we take a tour of this ‘outdoor lab’ and the house which FURTHER INFORMATION l Single rooms available at a wonderfully wild and remote supplement of £132 per person he shared with his wife Emma. In l Single rooms available at a region to include the port of l Home pick up £12 per person the afternoon we have time in the supplement of £80 per person Dingle, a prominent Gaelic area. l £100 non-refundable deposit lovely town of Royal Tunbridge l Home pick up £12 per person l Balance due 6 weeks prior to travel Wells. Stroll around the Pantiles l £75 non-refundable deposit Wednesday Today we have a full l PHOTOGRAPHIC ID REQUIRED l Balance due 6 weeks prior to travel and browse the historic parts of the day guided tour of the Ring of FOR THIS TOUR Kerry. Our guide will regale us with

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Keukenhoff

and museums. At midday we cruise TOUR COST INCLUDES to , the city famed for Dutch Spring Cruise l Premier Class coach travel its artistic heritage, elaborate canal l Free optional travel insurance system and narrow houses with Wednesday 14th to Tuesday 20th April 2021 l Return ferry crossings gabled facades. l Porterage on MV Esmeralda l 6 Nights dinner, bed & breakfast Saturday We cruise to the ancient l 4 Nights on MV Esmeralda Join us on this popular river cruise to relax and city of Hoorn. This wonderful little l Lunch & snacks on 3 days unwind whilst enjoying some of Holland’s traditional city was once an important port l Entertainment on 2 nights and romantic scenery. Our discovery of this and it now offers a richly displayed l Welcome cocktail on MV Esmerelda history, a pleasant atmosphere and stunningly beautiful country culminates with a day l Captains farewell dinner at the spectacular Keukenhof Gardens to see the true beautiful natural surroundings. We l Excursions as detailed magnificence of spring blossoming tulips. dock in Hoorn overnight. l Admission to Keukenhof Gardens l Sunday Today we cruise to Free parking at depot l Pick up points throughout Cornwall Alkmaar, the ‘Dutch Cheese Capital’ YOUR SHIP we have an overnight stop at the and a popular town. There is much FURTHER INFORMATION The MV Esmeralda offers stylish Altia Hotel, Lille. to see and do for everyone before l Single rooms available at a twin bedded cabins with picture supplement of £72 per person Thursday After breakfast we make we rejoin The Esmeralda for the l Itinerary and route on ship subject windows, TV, telephone and mini Captains Farewell Dinner our way to the Belgian city of to change safe. The vessel has a lift, spacious Antwerp. Known as the diamond Monday We disembark after l Berthing points may be on outskirts lounge, promenade deck, sun of towns or cities hub, the city combines all the breakfast and make our way to deck and entertainment. Whilst l Home pick up £12 per person charms of a historic port with the Keukenhof where spring flowers on board we will enjoy breakfast, l £100 non-refundable deposit joys of a fashionable and vibrant, are displayed by the millions in morning coffee, lunch, afternoon l Balance due 9 weeks prior to travel friendly town. After lunch we will a wonderful setting. Later in the tea, dinner and midnight snack. l make our way to Zaandam where PASSPORTS ARE REQUIRED FOR afternoon we make our way to the THIS TOUR we board The Esmeralda. Golden Tulip Keyser Hotel Breda.

ITINERARY Friday This morning our day begins Tuesday Leaving our hotel we Wednesday We travel from by enjoying a visit to the Dutch make our journey via Calais and Cornwall to Dover and board the Village of Zaanse Schans with its Dover, back to Cornwall arriving ferry for Calais. On arrival in France windmills, traditional Dutch houses home during the evening.

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Godshill Lindesfarne Beautiful Northumbria Isle of Wight Saturday 17th to Thursday 22nd April 2021 Sunday 11th to Friday 16th April 2021

A refreshing spring break to enjoy the peace and A rugged and unspoilt land filled with ancient castles, tranquility of the Isle of Wight. We traverse the island to hidden gardens, dramatic moorland and stunning discover a range of attractions from natural features to a coastline and a unique heritage. bygone era of steam. Many of the hidden secrets of this popular isle are discovered on this relaxing and varied tour. YOUR HOTEL Duke of Northumberland’s family, The four star Millennium the Percys, for over 700 years. YOUR HOTEL stands inside the former Sandown Copthorne Hotel stands on the Thursday Our day will be free to The Royal Esplanade Hotel is a Fort on the coastline. banks of the River Tyne. beautiful Victorian Grade II listed enjoy Newcastle and its friendly Wednesday We take to the rails www.millenniumhotels.com building that has been lovingly Geordie streets. History and today with a return journey on the restored. heritage sits next to breathtaking Isle of Wight Steam Railway. Step www.royalesplanadehotel.co.uk architecture and impressive back to a bygone era when steam ITINERARY innovation. In the afternoon our power was the order of the day. The Sunday We travel to Newcastle and hotel serves a cream tea. latter part of our day will be free to arrive at our hotel in the evening. ITINERARY Friday After breakfast we check out enjoy more of Ryde. Monday This morning we begin Saturday We travel from Cornwall of our hotel and begin the journey Thursday We depart our hotel for by crossing the causeway to to Hampshire and board the ferry home to Cornwall. the short drive to the ferry and then Lindesfarne, the Holy Island. The to the Isle of Wight. our return to Cornwall. island boasts a picturesque village Sunday A journey ‘around the and a wealth of history. Later we TOUR COST INCLUDES island’ today. Our day includes a travel along the coast to Bamburgh, l Premier Class coach travel visit to the famous white chalk l TOUR COST INCLUDES with its mighty castle on the beach. Free optional travel insurance Needles and visitor park where a l l Premier Class coach travel 5 Nights dinner, bed & breakfast dramatic cable car stretches to the Tuesday Today we tread in the l l Free optional travel insurance Welcome drink on arrival multi coloured beach. footsteps of the late Catherine l l Cream Tea on one day Return ferry crossings Cookson in her home town of l Glass of wine on two evenings Monday Our day is at leisure to l 5 Nights dinner, bed & breakfast South Shields and costal town of l Excursions as detailed enjoy Ryde, the largest town on l Welcome drink on arrival Whitburn. We then visit Durham l Admission to Alnwick Castle the Island with fine Georgian l Excursions as detailed with its old centre and magnificent l Free parking at depot and Victorian buildings, a grand l Admission to Isle of Wight Zoo l cathedral perched high above the l Pick up points throughout Cornwall esplanade and attractive sea front. Ride on Isle of Wight Steam Railway l River Wear. FURTHER INFORMATION Free parking at depot Tuesday Today we begin our day l Pick up points throughout Cornwall Wednesday We travel to Morpeth l Single rooms available at a supplement of £75 per person with a visit to the pretty village of FURTHER INFORMATION for the famous weekly market l Home pick up £12 per person Godshill before having time for l Limited number of single rooms before making our way to Alnwick l £75 non-refundable deposit lunch in the lovely Shanklin Old at no supplement Castle. An impressive structure and l Balance due 6 weeks prior to travel Town. In the afternoon we visit the l Home pick up £12 per person the second largest inhabited castle l l Travel to Holy Island is subject Isle of Wight Zoo. Previously known £75 non-refundable deposit in the country and home to the to tide times as the Sandown Zoo, this sanctuary l Balance due 6 weeks prior to travel

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West Somerset Railway

André Rieu Westcountry By Rail André Rieu in Concert Monday 19th to Friday 23rd April 2021 Friday 16th to Sunday 18th April 2021 Step back in time and enjoy travel from another era as we join a number of beautifully preserved heritage railways André Rieu is now performing his brand new concert that take us through the beautiful Devon countryside. in 2021. Together with his 60-piece Johann Strauss Orchestra he will be playing his world-famous Stradivarius violin to create a colourful concert full of YOUR HOTEL Thursday This morning we travel surprises. Our break also allows us to explore aspects of The three star Queens Hotel to Bishops Lydeard where we board this historically rich area. Paignton sits just a stone’s throw the West Somerset Railway, the from the seafront. longest heritage railway in Britain. www.queenspaignton.com There will be time in Minehead for YOUR HOTEL performers play fantastic melodies lunch before we board the train The Mercure Brandon Hall Hotel is from film, musical, opera and once more to make the return a four star hotel set in seventeen operetta as well as traditional music ITINERARY journey. acres of grounds and gardens. and of course the famous waltz. Monday We travel from Cornwall Friday After breakfast we leave www.brandonhallhotelandspa.co.uk Sunday After a leisurely start to the to Buckfast Abbey. We then join the Paignton and begin our journey day we leave our hotel and travel to South Devon Railway, the longest home via the rolling hills of the lovely town of Stratford-upon- established steam railway in the Dartmoor. There will be a lunch ITINERARY Avon. Birthplace of Shakespeare, south west and travel to Totnes. stop enroute and we arrive home Friday We depart Cornwall in the the historic town is now home to a We arrive at our hotel later in the later in the afternoon. morning and travel towards the bustling theatre scene. After time afternoon to a welcome hot drink. midlands. There will be a break for for an early lunch we begin the Tuesday After breakfast we make lunch in Bristol’s harbourside. Once journey back to Cornwall. our way to Paignton Station where a busy dock where sailors set sail TOUR COST INCLUDES we board the Dartmouth Steam for voyages of discovery, it is now l Premier Class coach travel Railway. This seven mile heritage l an attractive area with nostalgic Free optional travel insurance railway on the former Great l 4 Nights dinner, bed & breakfast traces of the past. TOUR COST INCLUDES l l Premier Class coach travel Western Railway branch line runs Welcome drink on arrival l Saturday This morning we l Free optional travel insurance between Paignton and Kingswear Dining at leisure l make our way to the excellent l 2 Nights dinner, bed & breakfast and affords some of the most Excursions as detailed l Black Country Living Museum, a l Excursions as detailed spectacular coastal views of any Ride on South Devon Railway l recreation of historic buildings l Admission to Black Country Museum train line. There will be time for Ride on Dartmouth Steam Railway l in Dudley that shows life in the l Class A ticket for André Rieu lunch and to enjoy Dartmouth. Our Ride on West Somerset Railway l Black Country during the industrial l Free parking at depot coach will meet us here to take us Free parking at depot l revolution. In the afternoon we l Pick up points throughout Cornwall back to Paignton. Home pick up in designated area return to our hotel for an early FURTHER INFORMATION FURTHER INFORMATION Wednesday Our coach will take us l dinner before we leave for this l Single rooms available at a Limited number of single rooms on an excursion to nearby Torquay. evening’s show. We take our ‘A class’ supplement of £82 per person at no supplement You can stay for the day or return l seat in the Resorts World Arena to l Home pick up £12 per person Home pick up £12 per person to Paignton at lunchtime and enjoy l £75 non-refundable deposit see the famous showman André l £75 non-refundable deposit a relaxing afternoon exploring our l Balance due 6 weeks prior to travel Rieu and a host of supporting l Balance due 8 weeks prior to travel surroundings.

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Tossa de Mar

gothic church and the Governor’s France, making our way to our Cost Brava in Spring Palace. The Shrine of Sant Grau, overnight hotel in Reims for an perched among the hills further overnight break. inland is a splendid lookout point Saturday 24th April Sunday After breakfast, we make over the coast. to Sunday 2nd May 2021 our way to Calais for our return Wednesday Today we take a trip ferry crossing to Dover. We will then to Girona. Wander around the proceed with our journey back to The Costa Brava is one of the most romantic, unspoilt attractive, narrow streets of this Cornwall, arriving home late in the stretches of coastline in Europe. It offers the opportunity to Catalonian town which boasts a evening. discover a range of attractive beaches, pine clad hills and well preserved Jewish quarter, enticing villages. The ‘guaranteed’ sunshine and inclusive Roman walled old quarter and package of food, drink and entertainment at our main stay Arab Baths. TOUR COST INCLUDES

l promises a wonderful, unforgettable Spanish getaway. Thursday Enjoy another day in Premier Class coach travel l Free optional travel insurance Calella. Why not make the most of l Ferry crossings the entertainment and activities on south along the coastal road to l 8 Nights dinner, bed & breakfast YOUR HOTEL the waterfront. The four star Amaika Hotel, Calella the popular town of Calella on the l Buffet/packed lunch on 5 days is a welcoming and traditionally Costa Brava. Friday Our journey today takes l*Free bar on wine, beer and soft drinks styled hotel. It is just a short walk us to the magnificent city of Monday Our first day in the resort l Nightly entertainment at main hotel from the beach and the centre of , a city considered to be is at leisure, giving the chance l Welcome drink on arrival at hotel Calella. All rooms have a balcony. a global treasure due to its art and to familiarise ourselves with l Excursions as detailed www.htophotels.com/amaika/en/ architecture. There will be time the hotel facilities and explore l Free parking at depot to explore the beautiful corners, our surroundings. Calella has a l Pick up points throughout Cornwall historic places and majestic wonderful historic quarter, peaceful FURTHER INFORMATION buildings that this gothic city is ITINERARY park and three kilometres of l Single rooms available at a most known for. The city is home Saturday We leave Cornwall in the beautiful waterfront. supplement of £158 per person to the fantastical Sagrada Família early hours and travel to Dijon for l PASSPORTS ARE REQUIRED our overnight stop at The Novotel Tuesday A morning excursion church and other modernist FOR THIS TOUR Dijon Routes des Grands Crus. to “Tossa De Mar”. Surrounded landmarks designed by l * 10am to 11pm restrictions apply by medieval walls and seven Antoni Gaudí. l Home pick up £12 per person Sunday Continuing our journey machicolated towers is The Vila l £100 non-refundable deposit Saturday Today we have to leave through France and over the Vella (old quarter) which includes l Balance due 6 weeks prior to travel Calella to travel back through border we arrive in Spain and travel the remains of a 14th century

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Chatsworth Bridge Stratford-upon-Avon Chatsworth and Peaks Shakespeare & Blenheim Monday 19th to Friday 23rd April 2021 Saturday 24th to Wednesday 28th April 2021

Derbyshire is a county of many unique characteristics A varied tour of discovery taking in the birthplaces of and home to a large proportion of Britain’s first National William Shakespeare and Sir Winston Churchill. We enjoy Park, The Peak District. Join us to explore a county with a cruise on the lovely River Avon to discover the medieval breathtaking scenery and great stately homes. town of Stratford-upon-Avon and have a full day to delight in the magnificent Blenheim Palace. YOUR HOTEL Thursday We return to the The four star Hallmark Hotel Derby splendid scenery of the Peak YOUR HOTEL to life. There will then be time for Mickleover Court offers beautifully District National Park today as we The four star Mercure Walton Hall you to explore the lovely town or stylish accommodation. head for the Derwent Valley and Hotel & Spa, Stratford-upon-Avon visit Shakespeare’s birthplace. www.bestwestern.co.uk/hotels Matlock. We then see amazing is a 16th century Grade II listed Tuesday A visit to the home of the views and vistas as we cross the building full of character. Duke and Duchess of Marlborough rugged countryside of the Peaks. www.accor.com/hotel and birthplace of Sir Winston ITINERARY We take in the lovely spa town of Buxton, the highest market town in Churchill. Blenheim Palace delivers Monday We leave Cornwall in the an awe-inspiring experience for morning and travel to Derbyshire. the country, and the lovely town of ITINERARY Bakewell, famous for its puddings. visitors. We get to discover the Tuesday In the morning we Saturday We depart Cornwall beauty of this World Heritage venture into the city of Nottingham Friday After our last breakfast in in the morning and travel to Site amongst over 2000 acres of where we can discover the legend Derbyshire we begin the journey Warwickshire. On arrival there is parkland and formal gardens. home to Cornwall. time to settle into our lovely hotel of Robin Hood or explore the castle Wednesday We begin our journey museum. In the afternoon we before dinner. TOUR COST INCLUDES home stopping for a leisurely lunch visit Crich Tramway Village to be Sunday The lovely Batsford break in the spa city of Bath. l Premier Class coach travel transported back in time on vintage Arboretum is our first stop today l Free optional travel insurance trams, soak up the atmosphere in where we see the wide range of l 4 Nights dinner, bed & breakfast TOUR COST INCLUDES the period street and maybe take plants from around the world as l Welcome drink on arrival l Premier Class coach travel refreshments in the period pub. spring brings a wash of beautiful l Glass of wine with dinner on l Free optional travel insurance colour from the thousands of Wednesday Today we have a visit 2 evenings l 4 Nights dinner, bed & breakfast l different trees, shrubs and bamboo. to the beautiful Chatsworth House, Cream tea on 1 afternoon l Excursions as detailed l Later we visit the beautiful seat of the Duke of Devonshire, it Excursions as detailed l Admission to Batsford Arboretum l Admission to Critch Tramway Village has been home to the Cavendish Cotswolds towns of Broadway and l Stratford River Cruise l Admission to Chatsworth House family since 1549. There will be Bourton on the Water. l Admission to Blenheim Palace l Free parking at depot time to admire the splendour of l Free parking at depot l Monday Today we visit Stratford- Pick up points throughout Cornwall l Pick up points throughout Cornwall the house, explore over a hundred Upon Avon, the town known for its FURTHER INFORMATION acres of garden, take in the water historic beauty and its most famous FURTHER INFORMATION l features and giant sculptures as Limited number of single l Limited number of single rooms rooms at no supplement son, William Shakespeare. We begin well as meeting the animals in the at no supplement l with a relaxing river cruise which Home pick up £12 per person l Home pick up £12 per person farmyard. Later in the afternoon l offers a tranquil way to discover £75 non-refundable deposit l £75 non-refundable deposit we return to our hotel for a l Shakespeare’s Avon. The friendly Balance due 6 weeks prior to travel l Balance due 6 weeks prior to travel complimentary cream tea. onboard guide will bring the past

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21st May 2021 Chelsea Flower Show Lincoln Castle Square 12th June 2021 Brittany Break 20th June 2021 Harrogate and York Lovely Lincolnshire 29th June 2021 Isle of Man Monday 26th to Friday 30th April 2021 8th July 2021 Hampton Court Flower Show 9th July 2021 Hampton Court Flower Show Join us for a spring entertainment break in the glorious 12th July 2021 Brighton county of Lincolnshire. The tempting range of excursions include the magnificent city of Lincoln and the wonderful 19th July 2021 Waterways of Cheshire Barnsdale Gardens, famously created by Geoff Hamilton. 23rd July 2021 Highclere 1st August 2021 Torquay – Howden Court Hotel YOUR HOTEL Thursday Today we drive to the The three star Olde Barn Hotel, historic City of Lincoln with its 6th August 2021 Edinburgh Tattoo Grantham is a tranquil retreat set magnificent Cathedral and Norman in beautiful countryside near the Castle. On arrival we have a guided 16th August 2021 Isles of Scilly village of Marston. coach tour of the city before we www.theoldebarnhotel.co.uk visit Lincoln Cathedral for a guided 18th August 2021 Kynren & Northumbria tour of this gothic style place of 26th August 2021 Fjords & Glaciers of Norway worship.

ITINERARY Friday We sadly leave our hotel and 13th September 2021 Great Little Trains of Wales Monday Leaving Cornwall in the make the journey back to Cornwall 20th September 2021 Poole and New Forest morning, we travel to Lincolnshire. arriving home during the evening. After dinner we enjoy the first of 1st October 2021 Autumn at Kew and our four nights of entertainment. Buckingham Palace Tuesday This morning we make our way to the beautiful town of TOUR COST INCLUDES 3rd October 2021 Isle of Wight Stamford, one of the finest stone l Premier Class coach travel l 5th October 2021 Explorer towns in England. We continue to Free optional travel insurance l Barnsdale Gardens. Voted Britain’s 4 Nights dinner, bed & breakfast l Welcome drink on arrival number one garden, this is the l Pre-dinner glass of bucks fizz on largest collection of individually first night designed gardens and offers l Excursions as detailed beauty and inspiration l Admission to Barnsdale Gardens Group Travel Wednesday After breakfast, we l Cruise on Rutland Water l head to the beautiful Rutland Guided tour of Lincoln Williams Travel also offer a number of group travel l Guided tour of Lincoln cathedral Water for a relaxing cruise with an solutions. They include Coach Hire, Airport Transfers, l Free parking at depot interesting commentary. The lake l Pick up points throughout Cornwall Wedding Transport, Tailor Made Holidays, Tailor Made is one of the largest man made Excursions, Corporate Hire. waters in Europe and is home to FURTHER INFORMATION an abundance of wildlife including l Limited number of single rooms at no supplement osprey. Later we visit the old town l Home pick up £12 per person of Melton Mowbray, famous for its l £75 non-refundable deposit pork pies and known as the ‘rural l Balance due 6 weeks prior to travel capital of food’.

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