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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 01823 331356 | berryscoaches.co.uk 2 HIGHLIGHTS 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 01823 331356 | berryscoaches.co.uk 4 FAMILY DAYS 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.