March – July 2020 DAY TOURS Contents Departure Points Booking
2 Highlights Wellington Please call our reservation team on 01823 331356, or visit 5 Family Days Longforth Road Car Park www.berryscoaches.co.uk 6 Short Break Taunton Alternatively, book with any of our booking agents: 7 March Destinations Bus stop opposite Crematorium Galmington Laundrette Bridgwater 8 April Destinations Victory Road Bridgwater Library 9 May Destinations Binford Place, TA6 3LF Elms Parade/Kings Arms Bridport 10 June Destinations Leycroft Road Tourist Information Centre 11 July Destinations Oxford Inn (A38 main road) Town Hall, Bucky Doo Square, South Street, DT6 3NY 11 Upcoming Shows North Petherton Burnham-on-Sea 14 London Superfast Information Bus stop Fore Street Tourist Information Centre South Esplanade, TA8 1BU (A38 main road) Cartgate Bridgwater Picnic Area, TA14 6RA Bus Station (opposite Asda) Chard Tourist Information Centre The Guildhall, Fore Street, TA20 1PP T&W Please note: not all tours depart from Codford North Petherton and Bridgwater New Road Service Station Post Office, BA12 0NS Dorchester Tourist Information Centre 11 Antelope Walk, DT1 1BE Frome Information Centre The Library, Justice Lane, BA11 1BE Glastonbury Did you know, Berrys Coaches also offer Tourist Information Centre 9 High Street, BA6 9DP • Daily London Superfast service Shaftesbury • Coach hire Tourist Information Centre • Driving Academy 8 Bell Street, SP7 8AE • Workshop services Shepton Mallet 70 High Street, BA4 5AS • Approved testing facility for both PCV Sherborne and HGV vehicles Digby Road, DT9 3NL For further information on any of the above, Sturminster Newton DT10 1AR please call 01823 331356 Taunton Visitor Centre Market House, Fore Street, TA1 1JD Taunton Rawlings Newsagents Priorswood, TA2 7JW Tiverton Museum Becks Square, EX16 6PJ Warminster Central Car Park, BA12 9BT Wincanton South West Coaches Southgate Road, BA9 9EB Wincanton Tourist Information Centre Town Hall, BA9 9LD Yeovil Heritage & Visitor Centre Petters House, Petters Way, BA20 1SH HIGHLIGHTS
New Forest Shopping Experience Tuesday 17 March
Let us take you to the lovely riverside setting which is home to Wilton Village Shopping Centre. With plenty of shops to explore, several cafés and restaurants to relax in, this is the ideal place for a great shopping experience.
From there we drive to Lyndhurst, known as the capital of the New Forest, a place also steeped in history. It was established in 1079 by the famous William The Conqueror as a Royal hunting ground.
Our onward journey takes you through more of the New Forest where you may get a glimpse of deer, ponies or even donkeys on your way to Brockenhurst, the largest town in the New Forest dating back to Saxon times. There is so much to see in this beautiful part of the world, this is a trip not to be missed.
Adult £16 | Child £10 T&W Taunton & Wellington only Wellington 8.45am Taunton 9.30am
Windsor Thursday 26 March
Take a trip to Windsor to explore what this beautiful regal town has to offer. Enjoy a wide range of shops, cafés and restaurants, not forgetting its centuries of history then maybe take a stroll across the bridge and admire the neighbouring town of Eton.
Then perhaps a visit to Windsor Castle, the oldest inhabited castle in the world. Admire the splendid architecture and wonder at the many artefacts, paintings and furniture within.
If you would prefer, take a boat trip along the River Thames and delight at the flora and fauna along the way, whilst also admiring the many houses of the rich and famous.
Adult £25 | Child £12 Wellington 7.25am Taunton 8.00am North Petherton 8.15am Bridgwater 8.30am
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Crafts 4 Crafters at the Bath & West Showground Saturday 4 April
Returning to the Bath & West Showground, Shepton Mallet, you will find over 150 stands from numerous suppliers who sell everything you need for all your favourite crafts. Whether it’s papercraft, needlecraft, haberdashery or jewellery making there is something for everyone.
If you are thinking of taking up a new craft or hobby there are workshops including Knitting, Batik, Weaving, Creative Glass, Wire Jewellery Making to name but a few.
Adult £15 | Child £10 Includes entry Free Show Guide and 20% off voucher to use in the Café and Restaurant Wellington 8.45am Taunton 9.30am North Petherton 9.45am Bridgwater 10.00am
SS Great Britain and Bristol Wednesday 8 April
The S.S. Great Britain was the longest passenger steamship in the world. It carried passengers between 1845 and 1854. The vessel has a lifetime of history which you can read about and experience on board, as you take a tour of this great ship.
Once the tour has finished and you have worked up an appetite enjoy some lunch and relax.
Lunch includes Chefs seasonal vegetable soup, a selection of sandwiches, with a choice of ham and tomato, Cheddar cheese and tomato or tuna mayonnaise and cucumber, with tea or coffee to follow.
Afterwards spend some free time in Bristol and maybe enjoy some retail therapy.
Adult £35 | Child £35 Includes ship tour and lunch Wellington 8.45am Taunton 9.30am North Petherton 9.45am Bridgwater 10.00am
3 01823 331356 | berryscoaches.co.uk Tutankhamun Exhibition – Saatchi Gallery Tuesday 28 April
Join us to see a magnificent display, commemorating the 100th anniversary of the legend of Tutankhamun. This fascinating legend was unearthed in 1922 by the British explorer, Howard Carter and financier, Lord Carnarvon. With over 150 original objects to admire, 60 of which have never travelled out of Egypt before, this display will be a marvel to see. This will be the first and only time to see this array of golden treasures before the items are returned for permanent display within the Grand Egyptian Museum. We will have a short stop in Windsor before our visit to Saatchi Gallery and afterwards, you may want to visit The National Army Museum, Chelsea or enjoy some free time before we return home.
Adult £49 | Senior £47 | Child £26 Includes entry Wellington 6.10am Taunton 6.30am North Petherton 6.45am Bridgwater 7.00am
Highclere Castle Wednesday 15 April Sunday 23 August Wednesday 2 September
Highclere Castle is one of England’s most beautiful Victorian castles where the Carnarvon family have lived since 1679. Surrounding the castle are the magnificent gardens and woodlands designed for the first Earl of Carnarvon by the famous 18th century landscape gardener Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown.
Today the parkland and gardens provide acres of peace, tranquillity and discovery, with breathtaking views across the rolling downlands of North Hampshire and the Kennet Valley.
Adult £37.00 | Child £30.00 Includes entry Wellington 9.15am Taunton 10.00am North Petherton 10.15am Bridgwater 10.30am
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Longleat House and Safari Park Saturday 11 April
If you are interested in Elizabethan architecture and gardens landscaped by Capability Brown, then Longleat House and Gardens are for you!
Within the parklands, there is so much to see and do, including the Safari Park, where you will see zebras, giraffes, lions, tigers, wolves and many other animals. Try your luck at navigating the hedge maze, walk through the Butterfly House and don’t forget a take a visit to Koala Creek, to learn about their breeding programme. Also take a boat trip on the lake to see the hippos, sealions, and gorillas. There are several places to eat and so much to entertain everyone, why not join us for a lovely day out.
Adult £39 | Senior £34 | Child £30 Includes entry Wellington 8.45am Taunton 9.30am North Petherton 9:45am Bridgwater 10.00am
Alton Towers Saturday 11 April
The park has been opened for almost 40 years and was opened as a theme park in 1980, inspired by Disneyland.
Within the beautiful surroundings which are steeped in history and are a delight to see, there are over 40 rides and attractions to thrill you. From 10 roller coasters, for anyone brave enough to take a ride and with 20 attractions aimed for young children, there is something for everyone.
So, join us, get your adrenaline going and enjoy this amazing fun-packed day!
Adult £59 | Child £43 (3-l l yrs) Includes entry Wellington 7.10am Taunton 7.30am North Petherton 7.45am Bridgwater 8.00am
5 01823 331356 | berryscoaches.co.uk Legoland Tuesday 14 April
There is much to see and do at Legoland, with many attractions within the 11 different zones. These include Lego Star Wars, Miniland Model Display, Sky Rider, Lego City Driving School, Atlantis Submarine Voyage, Legoland Express, Lazer Raiders and Jolly Rockers to name but a few.
Not forgetting, NEW for 2020 is the world’s first Duplo Dinosaur Roller Coaster, an ideal introduction for your little one’s first experience.
Experience the fun that is Legoland, an adventure for both young and old!
Adult £63 | Child £50 (3-l l yrs) Includes entry Wellington 7.25am Taunton 8.00am North Petherton 8.15am Bridgwater 8.30am
SHORT BREAK
VE Day 75 Royal Albert Hall – 2 Day Tour Friday 8 May - Saturday 9 May
Hotel: The 4-star Holiday Inn Kensington is situated just moments from Kensington High Street. It has a restaurant, bar, swimming pool, gym and a lift to all floors.
Day 1: We depart our home area and travel to the capital and our hotel for the night. Once checked in you will be free to look around Kensington and get a meal if you wish. We will leave the hotel at 6.30pm and travel to The Royal Albert Hall for the performance which starts at 7.30pm
Day 2: After breakfast, we leave the hotel for a day of shopping at Covent Garden. We will depart London late afternoon to return to the West Country.
Adult £176 | Child £176 Includes 1 night B&B and show ticket Single supplement £52 extra VE Day 75
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March 2020
DAT E DESTINATION ADULT CHILD SENIOR
Sun 1st Kew Gardens Orchid Festival inclusive £42 £20 £40
Tues 3rd Cardiff £13 £10 £13
Thur 5th NEC Crufts (Utility and Toy) coach only £17 £11 £17
Sun 8th NEC Crufts (Terrier and Hounds) coach only £17 £11 £17
Tues 10th Stratford-upon-Avon OR Warwick £15 £10 £15
Wed 11th Bournemouth OR Poole £14 £9 £14
Thurs 12th Birmingham £16 £10 £16
Fri 13th Cheltenham Gold Cup Day coach only £15 £10 £15
Sat 14th Cribbs Causeway OR Cabot Circus £10 £7 £10
Sun 15th Lyme Regis and West Bay £9 £6 £9
Wilton Shopping Village and New Forest Tues 17th £16 £10 £16 Lyndhurst and Brockenhurst
Wed 18th Bath £10 £7 £10
Exeter OR £10 £7 £10 Thur 19th Plymouth £12 £9 £12
Sat 21st Mystery Tour of South Wales £16 £10 £16
Sun 22nd Creative Crafts NEC coach only £17 £11 £17
Swindon OR £14 £9 £14 Tues 24th Oxford £16 £10 £16
Petworth House and Park Wed 25th National Trust Members coach only £17 £11 £17 Non-National Trust Members inclusive £31 £25 £31
Thurs 26th Windsor £25 £25 £25
Sat 28th Cardiff £13 £10 £13
Sun 29th Sidmouth and Donkey Sanctuary £9 £6 £9
Gloucester OR £13 £9 £9 Tues 31st Cheltenham £14 £10 £14
Taunton & Wellington only
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DAT E DESTINATION ADULT CHILD SENIOR
Anthony House and Gardens National Trust Members coach only £22 £12 £22 Wed 1st Non-National Trust Members inclusive £29 £20 £29 Anthony Woodland Gardens not included £7 £7 £7
Thus 2nd Plymouth £12 £9 £12
Sat 4th Birmingham £16 £10 £16
Sat 4th Craft 4 Crafters at The Bath & West Showground inclusive £15 £10 £15
Exeter OR £10 £7 £10 Sun 5th Crealy Park inclusive £26 £22 £26
Tues 7th Woodlands Theme Park inclusive £29 £26 £29
Wed 8th S.S. Great Britain and Lunch with free time in Bristol inclusive £38 £25 £38
Sat 11th Longleat House and Safari Park inclusive £36 £27 £31
Sat 11th Alton Towers inclusive £59 £43 £59
Sun 12th Looe OR Polperro £15 £10 £15
Mon 13th Torquay OR Paignton £12 £9 £12
Mon 13th Puxton Park inclusive £19 £17 £19
Tues 14th Legoland inclusive £63 £50 £63
Wed 15th Sidmouth and Donkey Sanctuary £9 £6 £9
Wed 15th Highclere Castle inclusive £37 £30 £37
Thur 16th Cheltenham Racecourse Tour inclusive £33 £12 u17 £33
Sat 18th RHS Cardiff Flower Showcoach only £13 £10 £13
Sat 18th Cribbs Causeway OR Cabot Circus £10 £7 £10
Sun 19th Dawlish OR Teignmouth £10 £7 £10
Marlborough and The Kennet and Tues 21st £32 £26 £32 Avon Horse Drawn Barge inclusive
Dorchester Market and Weymouth OR Wed 22nd £12 £8 £12 Weymouth only
Brockhampton Estate and Worcester Thurs 23rd National Trust Members coach only £15 £10 £15 Non-National Trust Members inclusive £24 £15 £24
Sat 25th Bath £10 £7 £10
Sat 25th Bournemouth OR Poole £14 £9 £14
Sun 26th Cotswolds Mystery Tour £15 £10 £15
Tues 28th Tutankhamun Exhibition at The Saatchi Gallery inclusive £49 £26 u12 £47 55+
Wed 29th Tewkesbury Market £14 £9 £14
Stourhead House and Gardens Thur 30th National Trust Members coach only £10 £7 £10 Non-National Trust Members inclusive £32 £19 £32
Taunton & Wellington only
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May 2020
DAT E DESTINATION ADULT CHILD SENIOR
Kenilworth Castle and Elizabeth Gardens and Stratford-upon-Avon Sat 2nd English Heritage Members coach only £15 £10 £15 Non-English Heritage Members inclusive £27 £17 £27
Sun 3rd Torquay OR Paignton £12 £9 £12
Tues 5th Birmingham £16 £10 £16
Gloucester OR £13 £9 £13 Wed 6th Cheltenham £14 £10 £14
Waddesdon Manor for Lord Rothschilds Garden Thurs 7th £66 £60 £66 with afternoon tea inclusive
Sat 9th RHS Malvern Spring Festival £14 £9 £14
Sun 10th Dawlish OR Teignmouth £10 £7 £10
Tues 12th Cardiff £13 £10 £13
Swindon OR £14 £9 £14 Wed 13th Oxford £16 £10 £16
Exmouth with Jurassic Coast Cruise Thurs 14th £23 £17 £23 with a Devon Cream Tea inclusive
Thames cruise to Greenwich with afternoon tea at Sat 16th £75 £75 £75 the Cutty Sark inclusive
Mon 18th Lyme Regis and West Bay £9 £6 £9
Tues 19th Bath £10 £7 £10
Wed 20th Dorchester and Weymouth OR Weymouth only £12 £8 £12
Thurs 21st Chelsea Flower Show inclusive £102
Sat 23rd West Midland Safari Park inclusive £36 £28 £36
Sat 23rd Looe OR Polperro £15 £10 £15
Sun 24th Torquay OR Paignton £12 £9 £12
Mon 25th Trelawny Garden Centre and Padstow £14 £10 £14
Weymouth OR £12 £8 £12 Mon 25th Weymouth and Monkey World inclusive £25 £17 £25
Barnstaple OR £13 £8 £13 Tues 26th Big Sheep inclusive £28 £22 £28
Wed 27th Bournemouth OR Poole £14 £9 £14
Thurs 28th Torquay OR Paignton OR Brixham £12 £9 £12
Thurs 28th Royal Bath & West Show inclusive £34 £10 £34
Fri 29th Royal Bath & West Show inclusive £34 £10 £34
Sat 30th Royal Bath & West Show inclusive £34 £10 £34
Sat 30th Windsor OR Kew £25 £12 £25
Taunton & Wellington only
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DAT E DESTINATION ADULT CHILD SENIOR
Witley Court and Gardens and Worcester Sat 6th English Heritage Members coach only £15 £10 £15 Non-English Heritage Members inclusive £25 £16 £25
Sat 6th Epsom Derby Day £25 £12 £25
Sun 7th English Rivera Air Show £12 £9 £12
Tues 9th The Killers & Manic Street Preachers coach only £22 £16 £22
Sat 13th Bath £10 £7 £10
Sun 14th Royal Three Counties Show £14 £9 £14
Saltram House and Plymouth Sat 20th National Trust Members coach only £12 £9 £12 Non-National Trust Members inclusive £21 £15 £21
Sun 21st Good Food Show NEC and Gardeners World £17 £11 £17
Barnstaple and Rosemoor OR £13 £8 £13 Sat 27th Barnstaple only £26 £15 £26
Sun 28th Weston Air Festival & Armed Forces Day £10 £7 £10
Taunton & Wellington only
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DAT E DESTINATION ADULT CHILD SENIOR
Sat 4th Cardiff £13 £10 £13
Sun 5th Dawlish OR Teignmouth £10 £7 £10
Sat 11th Yeovilton Air Day inclusive £35 £12 £35
Sun 12th Hampton Court Flower Show inclusive £57 £15 £57
Sat 18th Fairford International Air Tattoo inclusive £56 £50 £56
Sun 19th Torquay OR Paignton OR Paignton Zoo inclusive £12 £9 £12
Exeter OR £10 £7 £10 Wed 22nd Crealy inclusive £26 £22 £26
Sat 25th Exmoor Zoo inclusive £24 £16 £24
Sun 26th Legoland inclusive £63 £50 £63
Wed 29th Eden Project inclusive £32 £23 £30
Thurs 30th Weymouth £12 £8 £12
Taunton & Wellington only
UPCOMING SHOWS
Strictly Ballroom – The Musical Wednesday 4 November 2020
Arrogant rebellious, Scott Hastings defies all the rules to follow his heart. When he falls out of favour with the Australian Federation due to his radical and daring dance style, he must dance with beginner, Fran, but together they find the courage to defy tradition. Based on the award- winning world-wide film phenomenon, Strictly Ballroom is a spectacular show filled with over 30 classic chart-topping hits including ‘I Wanna Dance With Somebody’, ‘Time After Time’, ‘It’s The End Of The World As We Know It’, ‘Love Is In The Air’ to name but a few. Also being performed by over 20 world-class performers with choreography from Britain’s favourite judge, Craig Revel Horwood, this is an amazing show of determination and courage.
Adult £51 | Child £51 Includes show ticket Wellington 10.45am Taunton 11.30am North Petherton 11.45am Bridgwater 12.00pm
11 01823 331356 | berryscoaches.co.uk Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Saturday 2nd January 2021
Don’t miss out on the spectacular pantomime coming to Bristol Hippodrome in January 2021!
If you are a big fan of the traditional British pantomime this is the perfect show for you!
From producers Qdos entertainment, this world-renowned story comes to life with an abundance of amazing dance, special effects and plenty of comedy. It’s the perfect treat for all the family and is guaranteed to give you a magical feel this festive season.
Adult £41 | Child £41 Includes show ticket Wellington 10.15am Taunton 11.00am North Petherton 11.15am Bridgwater 11.30am
The Commitments Wednesday 17 February 2021
Based on the BAFTA award-winning film classic, ‘The Commitments’, this amazing show returns to the UK once more. After having a record-breaking run in London’s West End and having received universal acclaim, this is a show not to be missed!
With soul classics being performed live including, ‘Night Train’, ‘Try a little tenderness’, ‘In The Midnight Hour’, ‘Mustang Sally’ and many more… and with a guarantee of a fabulous fun time, join us and celebrate all that is soul!
Adult £49 | Child £49 Includes show ticket Wellington 10.45am Taunton 11.30am North Petherton 11.45am Bridgwater 12.00pm
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Superfast by Berrys
Connecting the West Country to London. Three routes covering over 16 locations, daily. Picks up from the well-connected Hammersmith station in London. Includes Host & Hostess Service, Free Seat Allocation, Free Wi-Fi & USB Charging* and Toilets onboard.
Private Hire Service We have over 50 standard, executive and corporate coaches to hire, from 16 seat executive minibuses equipped with leather reclining seats to single and double deck coaches with 77 seats. Ancillary services available on request include local city guides,
tour escorts or hostess services. *On most services.
Berrys Coaches is accredited member of
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Berrys Coaches, Peter Clifford House, Great Western Way, Taunton, Somerset. TA2 6BX Superfast Timetable 1
FRIDAY MONDAY – SATURDAY O N LY SUNDAY
OUTWARD SERVICE CODE SF1 O1 SF1 O2 SF1 O3 SF1 O1S SF1 O2S
Tiverton Phoenix Lane, Departure Stand 6 6.10am 9.45am 4.20pm 8.15am 3.15pm
Wellington Longforth Road Car Park 6.35am 10.10am 4.45pm 8.40am 3.40pm
Taunton Elms Parade / Kings Arms 7.00am 10.30am 5.20pm 9.00am 4.00pm
North Petherton Layby opposite former 7.15am 10.45am 5.35pm 9.15am 4.15pm Scrivens Butchers
Bridgwater Stand 7, Bridgwater Coach Station, 7.30am 11.00am 5.50pm 9.30am 4.30pm Watsons Lane
Hammersmith Bus Station Centre West, Bay D 10.30am 2.00pm 8.50pm 12.30pm 7.30pm
RETURN SERVICE CODE SF1 R1 SF1 R2 SF1 R3 SF1 R1S SF1 R2S
Hammersmith Bus Station Centre West, Bay D 3.00pm 7.00pm 9.30pm 5.00pm 8.15pm
Bridgwater Stand 7, Bridgwater Coach Station, 6.00pm 10.00pm 12.15am 8.00pm 11.00pm Watsons Lane
North Petherton Outside former Scrivens Butchers 6.15pm 10.15pm 12.30am 8.15pm 11.15pm
Taunton Station Road Post Office 6.30pm 10.30pm 12.45am 8.30pm 11.30pm
Wellington Longforth Road Car Park 6.50pm 10.50pm 1.00am 8.50pm 11.50pm
Tiverton Phoenix Lane 7.15pm 11.15pm 1.25am 9.15pm 12.15am
Superfast Fares
TICKET TYPE ADULT CHILD (UNDER 16) SENIOR CITIZEN
SINGLE £20 £10 £17
DAY RETURN £25 £12 £20
PERIOD RETURN £29 £15 £23
OPEN RETURN VALID FOR 6 MONTHS £32 £16 £25
OTHER SUPERFAST SERVICES SUPERFAST 2 From Taunton, Illminster, South Petherton, Yeovil, Ilchester, RNAS and Wincanton SUPERFAST 3 From Taunton, Street, Glastonbury, Shepton Mallet, Frome, Warminster and Codford For full timetables, please visit www.berryscoaches.co.uk
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