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The Blakes Commitment We extend a very warm welcome to all of you in the Somerset area and introduce our We operate dozens of tours for private groups brand new day excursion brochure with local departure points in your area. every year, ranging from day excursions to that Quality, reliability and value for money are the essential ingredients for any good excursion. special holiday you want to share with friends And here at Blakes Coaches we are totally committed to providing a personal, friendly and and family. If you are a party leader or group professional service to ensure that your day out is one to remember for all the best reasons. organiser, we have a wealth of experience in Your comfort, safety and satisfaction are of great importance to us. We value your business organising all aspects of group travel. We are and want you to travel with us on more than one occasion. happy to advise on venues, routes and places of interest, both within the UK and Europe, Many thousands of customers have enjoyed a Blakes Coaches day excursion from our original also ferry reservations, theatre tickets, hotel departure points in the Devon area since 2001 and many of those have made further bookings or recommended us to friends.. accommodation... the choice is yours! At Blakes Coaches, every job is important to us and you are guaranteed our full attention and understanding, no matter how big or how small We now feel the time is right to extend our departure points and offer a dedicated day the job... if our customers are happy, then we are! We can tailor make packages to suit your excursion brochure for the Somerset area with local departure points. This brochure will individual needs at a very competitive price. We would be pleased to bring you the best of our established venues and a selection of new ideas if you are looking for something different… Our brochure has something for everyone. come and pay your group a visit to discuss any details you may have for your proposed Our fleet of coaches are always well maintained, every vehicle is fitted with seat belts, and all excursion or tour and offer valuable have air- conditioning. We take great care in recruiting experienced drivers who take pride in their profession and who are committed to making your day out as special as you deserve. information and advice. You would likewise be very welcome to come and visit us and We hope you enjoy browsing through our brochure. If you’ve travelled with us before, you will view our coaches at our head office. know that we pride ourselves on providing a personal service throughout your booking. If you are new to Blakes Coaches why not give us a try? You won’t be disappointed. TRAVEL IN LUXURY Sit back in comfort on one of our luxury COACHES coaches, owned and maintained by us, and • Reclining seats with extra leg room offering you the very highest level of quality • On-board toilet and washroom facilities available on all coaches coach travel. As standard all our coaches are • Hot drinks facilities available on all coaches • Air-conditioning on all coaches fitted with 53 seats, (all reclining for • Individual lighting controls extra leg room), air conditioning or • Air suspension for a smooth ride climate control, toilet, hot drinks facility, • TV, DVD, PA and music systems refrigerator, video and audio system, double glazing, insulated windows and DRIVERS of course seat belts. All this is to ensure Throughout your excursion or holiday you will be looked after by one of our own professional, friendly, experienced (and sometimes witty!) coach drivers. They are selected for their you have a comfortable journey. All our knowledge, enthusiasm and most of all their customer care. The standards we set are far greater coaches conform to the very latest in than most other operators and this is reflected in the glowing reports we have received from safety standards are fitted with speed hundreds of satisfied customers year by year. We are very proud to have them act as ambassadors limiters and anti-lock braking to ensure for our company and feel confident that they are among the best in the industry. that your safety comes first. 2 3 DAY EXCURSIONS DAY EXCURSIONS

Please see pages 8 & 9 for further details of some excursions DEPARTURE SENIOR Please see pages 8 & 9 for further details of some excursions DEPARTURE SENIOR CODE ADULT CITIZEN CHILD CODE ADULT CITIZEN CHILD APRIL SAT 8 DISNEY ON ICE – 100 YEARS OF MAGIC, CARDIFF* PHONE £47.00 £47.00 £47.00 JULY MON 17 SEATON TRAMWAY & LYME REGIS (EASTER MONDAY)* F £19.00 £18.00 £17.00 TUE 4 DYFFRYN GARDENS & HOUSE, NEAR CARDIFF (NAT TRUST)* C £22.00 £21.00 £20.00 FRI 21 BARNSTAPLE FOR MARKET & ATLANTIC VILLAGE SHOPPING OUTLET F £12.00 £11.00 £10.00 TUE 4 CARDIFF FOR SHOPPING & SIGHTSEEING C £15.00 £14.00 £13.00 SAT 22 DANIEL O’DONNELL IN CONCERT, CARDIFF* PHONE £65.00 £65.00 £65.00 SUN 16 SIDMOUTH & DONKEY SANCTUARY, INCLUDING A CREAM TEA* F £18.00 £17.00 £16.00 TUE 25 SALISBURY FOR MARKET DAY C £17.00 £16.00 £15.00 SUN 23 PAIGNTON TO DARTMOUTH STEAM RAILWAY, F £35.00 £34.00 £33.00 SAT 29 LORD OF THE DANCE: DANGEROUS GAMES, BRISTOL* PHONE £59.00 £59.00 £59.00 RETURNING VIA RIVER CRUISE TO TOTNES* SAT 29 BRISTOL FOR SHOPPING & SIGHTSEEING PHONE £13.00 £12.00 £11.00 WED 26 DORCHESTER FOR MARKET DAY & WEYMOUTH C £13.00 £12.00 £11.00 MAY SAT 29 DREAMBOATS & PETTICOATS, BRISTOL HIPPODROME* PHONE £44.00 £44.00 £44.00 THU 4 ARLINGTON COURT & CARRIAGE MUSEUM (NAT TRUST)* F £22.00 £21.00 £20.00 SAT 29 BRISTOL FOR SHOPPING & SIGHTSEEING PHONE £13.00 £12.00 £11.00 SAT 6 JOSEPH & THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOUR DREAMCOAT, BRISTOL* PHONE £56.00 £56.00 £56.00 AUGUST SAT 6 BRISTOL FOR SHOPPING & SIGHTSEEING PHONE £13.00 £12.00 £11.00 TUE 1 KINGSTON LACY (NAT TRUST)* D £25.00 £24.00 £23.00 SUN 7 PADSTOW & BOSCASTLE E £17.00 £16.00 £15.00 WED 2 MYSTERY DAY OUT INCLUDING A CREAM TEA* C £20.00 £19.00 £18.00 THU 11 ROYAL GARDENS AT HIGHROVE TOUR* D £40.00 £39.00 N/A THU 3 BUCKINGHAM PALACE & LONDON* A £41.00 £38.00 £30.00 SAT 13 SPRING GARDEN SHOW, MALVERN* B £35.00 £34.00 £16.00 THU 3 LONDON FOR SHOPPING & SIGHTSEEING A £24.00 £23.00 £22.00 SUN 21 BOCONNOC HOUSE & GARDENS, CORNWALL* F £22.00 £21.00 £20.00 MON 7 SIDMOUTH FOLK FESTIVAL F £13.00 £12.00 £11.00 TUE 23 TOUR OF BRITANNIA ROYAL NAVAL COLLEGE & DARTMOUTH* F £26.00 £25.00 £24.00 THU 10 PLYMOUTH FIREWORKS COMPETITION PHONE £17.00 £16.00 £15.00 SUN 28 GLOUCESTER TALL SHIPS FESTIVAL* C £22.00 £21.00 £16.00 WED 16 POOLE & SWANAGE INCLUDING BOAT CRUISE & STEAM TRAIN* C £30.00 £29.00 £28.00 MON 29 A DAY IN WEYMOUTH (BANK HOLIDAY) D £13.00 £12.00 £11.00 SUN 20 THAMES RIVER CRUISE & WINDSOR* B £31.00 £30.00 £29.00 JUNE SUN 20 A DAY IN ROYAL WINDSOR B £19.00 £18.00 £17.00 SUN 4 ABBOTSBURY SUB TROPICAL GARDENS & SWANNERY* C £29.00 £28.00 £27.00 MON 21 LOOE & POLPERRO E £17.00 £16.00 £15.00 FRI 9 THE ROYAL CORNWALL SHOW, WADEBRIDGE* PHONE £35.00 £34.00 £24.00 FRI 25 DARTMOUTH ROYAL REGATTA F £16.00 £15.00 £14.00 SAT 10 GREASE, BRISTOL HIPPODROME* PHONE £58.00 £58.00 £58.00 SAT 26 GREAT DORSET STEAM FAIR* B £33.00 £32.00 £20.00 SAT 10 BRISTOL FOR SHOPPING & SIGHTSEEING PHONE £13.00 £12.00 £11.00 MON 28 BICTON PARK BOTANICAL GARDENS & SIDMOUTH* F £18.00 £17.00 £15.00 TUE 13 MORETON-IN-MARSH CHARTER MARKET & BOURTON ON THE WATER B £15.00 £14.00 £13.00 SEPTEMBER SUN 18 ROYAL THREE COUNTIES SHOW, MALVERN* B £32.00 £31.00 £21.00 SAT 2 BOURNEMOUTH AIR FESTIVAL C £14.00 £13.00 £12.00 WED 21 A DAY IN POOLE C £14.00 £13.00 £12.00 TUE 5 TEWKESBURY FOR MARKET DAY & STEAM TRAIN RIDE* C £24.00 £23.00 £18.00 WED 21 A DAY IN BOURNEMOUTH C £14.00 £13.00 £12.00 SUN 10 WEST SOMERSET RAILWAY… ON THE FLYING SCOTSMAN* PHONE £TBC £TBC £TBC THU 22 RHS ROSEMOOR GARDENS* F £20.00 £19.00 £18.00 TUE 12 WIDECOMBE FAIR F £15.00 £14.00 £13.00 SAT 24 THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE, BRISTOL HIPPODROME* PHONE £60.00 £60.00 £60.00 THU 21 DYRHAM PARK, HOUSE & GARDENS, NEAR BATH (NAT TRUST)* D £25.00 £24.00 £23.00 SAT 24 BRISTOL FOR SHOPPING & SIGHTSEEING PHONE £13.00 £12.00 £11.00 THU 21 BATH FOR SHOPPING & SIGHTSEEING D £14.00 £13.00 £12.00 SAT 24 BLENHEIM PALACE FLOWER SHOW, PARK & GARDENS* C £33.00 £30.00 £24.00 SUN 24 MALVERN AUTUMN SHOW* B £31.00 £30.00 £21.00 FRI 30 ABERGAVENNY & THE ROYAL MINT EXPERIENCE, NEAR CARDIFF* C £27.00 £26.00 £25.00 SAT 30 CRUISE ON THE EXETER CANAL FROM EXMOUTH TO EXETER QUAY* PHONE £21.00 £20.00 £19.00

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Please see pages 8 & 9 for further details of some excursions DEPARTURE SENIOR Please see pages 8 & 9 for further details of some excursions DEPARTURE SENIOR CODE ADULT CITIZEN CHILD CODE ADULT CITIZEN CHILD OCTOBER DECEMBER WED 4 OLD TYME MUSIC SHOW … “A LITTLE OF WHAT YOU FANCY” SAT 2 DUNSTER BY CANDLELIGHT (INCLUDES PARK & RIDE)* PHONE £15.00 £14.00 £13.00 INCLUDING A CREAM TEA, HAMPSHIRE* C £38.00 £37.00 £36.00 SUN 3 LONGLEAT’S FESTIVAL OF LIGHT & SAFARI PARK (NO TRAIN)* C £41.00 £37.00 £36.00 WED 11 TAVISTOCK GOOSIE FAIR F £16.00 £15.00 £14.00 TUE 5 WINCHESTER CHRISTMAS MARKET C £16.00 £15.00 £14.00 THU 12 STRATFORD UPON AVON & RIVER CRUISE* C £24.00 £23.00 £22.00 THU 7 CARDIFF CHRISTMAS MARKET C £15.00 £14.00 £13.00 THU 12 STRATFORD UPON AVON FOR SHOPPING & SIGHTSEEING C £18.00 £17.00 £15.00 WED 13 SALISBURY CHRISTMAS MARKET & CAROL SERVICE IN CATHEDRAL* C £30.00 £29.00 £28.00 THU 12 CHARLECOTE PARK, HOUSE & GARDENS (NAT TRUST)* C £28.00 £27.00 £26.00 WED 13 SALISBURY CHRISTMAS MARKET C £17.00 £16.00 £15.00 SAT 14 BRISTOL ZOO* D £27.00 £26.00 £20.00 THU 14 ANNUAL FUND RAISING CHRISTMAS LUNCH INCLUDING AFTERNOON F £32.00 £32.00 £32.00 SAT 14 BRISTOL AEROSPACE MUSEUM* D £26.00 £25.00 £20.00 ENTERTAINMENT & DANCING* TUE 17 KILLERTON HOUSE & GARDENS, NEAR EXETER (NAT TRUST)* G £21.00 £20.00 £19.00 JANUARY 2018 WED 18 AUTUMN COLOURS OF THE BRECON BEACONS INC STEAM TRAIN RIDE* D £29.00 £28.00 £19.00 THU 11 CARDIFF FOR JANUARY SALES! C £15.00 £14.00 £13.00 THU 26 AUTUMN COLOURS OF WESTONBIRT ARBORETUM* D £23.00 £22.00 £15.00 SAT 13 SUNSET BOULEVARD, BRISTOL HIPPODROME* PHONE £66.00 £66.00 £66.00 NOVEMBER SAT 13 BRISTOL FOR SHOPPING & SIGHTSEEING PHONE £12.00 £11.00 £10.00 THU 2 LONDON THEATRE MATINEE, ALADDIN* PHONE £69.00 £69.00 £69.00 MON 15 GLOUCESTER QUAYS FOR JANUARY SALES! D £15.00 £14.00 £13.00 THU 2 LONDON THEATRE MATINEE, THE GIRLS* PHONE £69.00 £69.00 £69.00 THU 18 HAIRSPRAY, THEATRE ROYAL, PLYMOUTH* G £47.00 £47.00 £47.00 THU 2 LONDON THEATRE MATINEE, MOTOWN* PHONE £69.00 £69.00 £69.00 THU 18 PLYMOUTH FOR SALES SHOPPING! G £16.00 £15.00 £14.00 THU 2 LONDON THEATRE MATINEE, PHANTOM OF THE OPERA* PHONE £69.00 £69.00 £69.00 WED 24 BATH FOR SHOPPING & SIGHTSEEING C £14.00 £13.00 £12.00 THU 2 LONDON FOR CHRISTMAS SHOPPING & SIGHTSEEING PHONE £24.00 £23.00 £22.00 WED 31 CRIBBS CAUSEWAY & IKEA D £14.00 £13.00 £12.00 SAT 4 WAR HORSE, BRISTOL HIPPODROME* PHONE £70.00 £70.00 £70.00 FEBRUARY 2018 SAT 4 BRISTOL FOR CHRISTMAS SHOPPING PHONE £13.00 £12.00 £11.00 THU 1 TAVISTOCK FOR MARKET DAY F £14.00 £13.00 £12.00 WED 8 CLARKS VILLAGE, STREET D £11.00 £10.00 £9.00 SAT 3 WICKED, BRISTOL HIPPODROME* PHONE £74.00 £74.00 £74.00 FRI 10 BISHOPS PALACE CHRISTMAS FAYRE & WELLS* D £20.00 £19.00 £18.00 SAT 3 BRISTOL FOR SHOPPING & SIGHTSEEING PHONE £13.00 £12.00 £11.00 WED 15 LONDON THEATRE MATINEE, 42ND STREET* PHONE £69.00 £69.00 £69.00 MON 5 MYSTERY WINTER WARMER INCLUDING HOT CARVERY LUNCH* G £32.00 £32.00 £32.00 WED 15 LONDON THEATRE MATINEE, DREAMGIRLS* PHONE £69.00 £69.00 £69.00 THU 22 SNOWDROPS AT KINGSTON LACY (NAT TRUST)* D £25.00 £24.00 £23.00 WED 15 LONDON THEATRE MATINEE, THE LION KING* PHONE £69.00 £69.00 £69.00 TUE 27 HALF DAY TO OTTER NURSERIES GARDEN CENTRE, NEAR HONITON G £11.00 £10.00 £9.00 WED 15 LONDON FOR CHRISTMAS SHOPPING & SIGHTSEEING PHONE £24.00 £23.00 £22.00 MARCH 2018 FRI 17 BLENHEIM PALACE CHRISTMAS CRAFT SHOW (INC PALACE & GARDENS)* C £34.00 £31.00 £25.00 SAT 3 WORLD PASTY CHAMPIONSHIPS AT THE EDEN PROJECT* E £33.00 £29.00 £23.00 SAT 18 GLOUCESTER QUAYS VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS MARKET D £16.00 £15.00 £14.00 SAT 3 CORNISH MARKET WORLD E £18.00 £17.00 £16.00 SUN 26 WESTPOINT CHRISTMAS SHOPPING FAYRE & EXETER (COACH ONLY) F £11.00 £10.00 £9.00 TUE 20 SWINDON DESIGNER OUTLET C £15.00 £14.00 £13.00 SUN 26 EXETER CHRISTMAS MARKET F £11.00 £10.00 £9.00 TUE 20 STEAM MUSEUM OF THE GWR, SWINDON (COACH ONLY) C £15.00 £14.00 £13.00 TUE 28 BATH CHRISTMAS MARKET C £15.00 £14.00 £13.00 WED 29 CHRISTMAS COMES TO STOURHEAD HOUSE (NAT TRUST)* D £24.00 £23.00 £19.00 This year’s chosen Charity is the Somerset Hospice Thank you for helping us raise £7000.00 for the Devon Air Ambulance in 2016

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ARLINGTON COURT & CARRIAGE MUSEUM (NAT TRUST) plants from around the world set within 63 acres. There are many types of garden zones including an Italian Garden, Mediterranean Nestled on the edge of Exmoor, the Arlington Court estate was held by the Chichester family for over 500 years. There is a fascinating & Rose Garden, Hermitage Garden, Pinetum & Arboretum and American Stream Garden, and the four stunning glasshouses have a display of artefacts collected by generations of the Chichester family, together with a new exhibition of ships collected by Sir Francis spectacular display of plants from around the world. Chichester’s round the world voyage. The gardens and grounds include a formal Victorian garden and conservatory and miles of pathways THE FLYING SCOTSMAN leading to a beautiful lake-edge walk. The Carriage Museum has a vehicle for every occasion from cradle to grave with many special West Somerset Railway will host the much loved “Flying Scotsman” with a spectacular steam train ride along 20 miles of heritage line carriages on show. The tearoom is set in the original Victorian kitchen, using locally grown produce, and the gift shop offers a splendid passing beautiful Somerset countryside and coastal scenery. One of the most powerful locomotives, it was clocked at 100 mph in 1934, array of gifts. making it the fastest locomotive in the world. Join us for a nostalgic journey on this world-famous locomotive during its visit to the ROYAL GARDENS TOUR AT HIGHGROVE Early booking essential (Photographic ID must be taken on the day) West Country. HRH The Prince of Wales is proud to open his estate to the public for guided tours of the Royal Gardens for a limited time each year. “A LITTLE OF WHAT YOU FANCY” … A LYRICS & LAUGHTER PRODUCTION SHOW The gardens have been designed and managed to the organic and sustainable principles so close to his Royal Highness’ heart. The If you miss those good old fashioned “knees up” shows, then this is one for you! A Music Hall show filled with merriment and mirth, gardens include wild flower meadows, vegetable gardens and rare apple trees, amongst colourful herbaceous borders. Wildlife is actively a fast moving, foot tapping, hilarious sing-a-long that guarantees great entertainment and a fabulous day out. The show includes an encouraged and thrives in a beautifully maintained environment. The 2 hour tour, led by one of Highgrove’s experts, highlights the afternoon cream tea, served at your table during the interval. Prince’s own horticultural ideas and his displays his creativity & imagination. The gift shop offers a wide range of beautiful hand crafted and organic gifts. CHARLECOTE PARK (NAT TRUST) This Victorian mansion overlooks the River Avon, in quietly nestled on the edge of Shakespeare’s Stratford Upon Avon. A family home BOCONNOC GARDENS OPEN DAY for over 900 years, Charlecote Park today displays a vision of the Victorian owners George & Mary Hammond-Lucy who extended Created by Thomas Pitt in 1780, the gardens of the Boconnoc Estate are tucked away in a quiet corner of Cornwall near Lostwithiel. The their home and filled it with treasures from their European travels. The traditional kitchen is brought to life in cooking and costumed Garden Open Day offers the public a chance to see a true Cornish garden in all its glory, which bursts into life with rhododendrons, azaleas characters, as is the laundry, stables & brewhouse to experience life from a servant’s perspective. The gardens and parkland offer & camelias, a rainbow of colours sweeping across the estate in Spring time. Shady ancient tree canopies, lake-edge walks, and picturesque tranquil walks in a beautiful natural setting, with fallow deer and one of Warwickshire’s largest heronries. The Orangery Tea Room gardens all make for a beautiful day out. serves delicious lunches and sumptuous afternoon, and a shop with local produce and delightful gifts. BRITANNIA ROYAL NAVAL COLLEGE, DARTMOUTH (Photographic ID must be taken on the day) BRISTOL AEROSPACE … HOME OF THE ICONIC CONCORDE The Britannia Royal Naval College has a long military history. The guided tour of the Naval base offers a fascinating insight into the history Bristol’s newest attraction opens this summer, telling the story of the city’s aerospace industry and a chance to step onboard the iconic of Naval training, together with a guide of this iconic Dartmouth building including the chapel, Gun room, Quarter Deck and Captain’s Concorde. Designed, built & tested in Bristol, Concorde 216 was the final Concorde to be built and the last to fly, capable of cruising at Flat with its collection of paintings and naval artefacts. (Please note there is a considerable amount of walking, and this may not suitable over twice the speed of sound and crossing the Atlantic in under 3 hours. The Aerospace attraction also features exhibits and over 8000 for those with walking aids). archives from the earliest days of flight when “Boxkite” biplanes flew across Bristol, planes from both world wars and today’s high-tech TALL SHIPS FESTIVAL, GLOUCESTER HISTORIC DOCKYARD aerospace industry. The historic dockyard at Gloucester hosts the Tall Ships Festival this year, with some truly magnificent traditional ships, bringing maritime KILLERTON HOUSE & GARDENS (NAT TRUST) history to life, with fun for all the family including marauding pirates, swash buckling shows and shanty musical folk entertainment. Step A fine Georgian house surrounded by parklands in the heart of Devon, Killerton House is one of the largest estates under the National aboard and see these stunning tall ships first hand, experience live battle re-enactments on the docks, and soak up the festivities of the Trust umbrella which includes its 20 working farms & 250 cottages. Formerly the home of one of Devon’s oldest families, the Aclands, day as Gloucester Docks comes alive with tales of the open seas. There will be plenty of stalls filled with delicious food and drink, crafts the interiors display a mixture of styles ranging from Georgian to Edwardian. Please note that the Fashion Exhibition will not be running and lots, lots more besides. in 2017 whilst the roof restorations are being completed. The 18 acre hillside garden within 4000 acres of woodland, were historically RHS GARDEN ROSEMOOR used as a trial ground for many plants brought to the UK from across the globe during the 18th century. The estate’s chapel is well An original garden surrounded by a tranquil woodland, RHS Garden Rosemoor was created by Lady Anne Berry, as a true plantsman’s worth the stroll through the gardens, or why not explore the ancient woodlands at this colourful time of year. garden. Here you will find ornamental shrubs, a cottage garden, stone garden, stream & rock gully garden together with an array of WESTONBIRT ARBORETUM Roses, hopefully blooming at this time of year (season/weather permitting). The award winning restaurant serves delicious light bites, hot Located in rural Gloucestershire, Westonbirt is one of the finest collections of trees and shrubs in the world. The 600 acre arboretum lunches and afternoon tea and there is a gift shop. is home to over 3000 different species of trees with more than 15,000 individual specimens collected from around the world. THE ROYAL MINT EXPERIENCE Internationally known for its fabulous Autumnal displays, which can even be viewed from the newly installed tree top walkway (suitable Located in South Wales, the newly opened Royal Mint Experience is the only place in the world where you can see the United Kingdom’s for all ages, and with mobility scooter/wheelchair friendly access). Explore some of the 17 miles of pathways, below leafy glades full of coins being made. Go behind the scenes on a fascinating factory tour to discover how 1000 years of craftsmanship and skill, together with rich, shimmering autumn colours. cutting-edge technology comes together to make coins & medals for over 60 countries. Learn how coins are made from raw materials, and BISHOPS PALACE ARTISAN CHRISTMAS FAYRE how the designs are intricately imprinted on the face and rims. Try your hand at making your own coin, before exploring the interactive Situated in the heart of Wells, the medieval Bishops Palace has been home to the Bishops of Bath & Wells for over 800 years. The Great zone & gift shop. Hall provides the ideal indoor venue for this artisan handcraft Christmas fayre, brimming with stalls of local craftsmen selling beautiful BUCKINGHAM PALACE STATE ROOMS… 2017 EXHIBITION OF “ROYAL GIFTS” gifts from jewellery, wooden crafts, textiles, glass gifts plus many more. It is also an ideal opportunity to visit the delightful small city of This year’s special exhibition at Buckingham Palace is a splendid collection of “Royal Gifts” which have been presented to Her Majesty The Wells, just a short walk from the Bishops Palace. Queen during the past 65 years, The exquisite display includes gifts representing every continent and those from world leaders. Explore CHRISTMAS COMES TO STOURHEAD HOUSE & GARDENS (NAT TRUST) 19 magnificent State Rooms still used today to receive and entertain Royal guests on State, Ceremonial & Official occasions. Glittering Stourhead’s delightful Palladian mansion is beautifully decorated with traditional decorations, flowers, lights and trees, full of chandeliers, beautiful pieces of furniture, art work by world masters and exquisite porcelain are all on display and can be viewed in rooms inspirational ideas for your own home at Christmas. Enjoy the sumptuous surroundings dressed with a festive flair of this grand such as the Throne Room, Music Room & White Drawing Room – perhaps the grandest of all the state rooms. Palladian-style villas, the first of its kind to be built in England, and becoming the much loved home of the Hoare family. The gardens at BICTON PARK BOTANICAL GARDENS Stourhead are world famous with hills, lakes and classical architecture set within beautiful trees and shrubs, breathtaking in any season. Spanning nearly 300 years of horticultural history, these beautiful Grade 1 listed gardens in the Devonshire Otter Valley are home to rare The gift shop has many Christmas gift ideas and the restaurant serves deliciously warming lunches, and afternoon teas.

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THEATRES, SHOWS & CONCERTS...see pages 3 – 6 for details BEAUTIFUL BATH WITH AFTERNOON TEA IN THE PUMP ROOM SATURDAY 8 APRIL DISNEY ON ICE, 100 YEARS OF MAGIC, CARDIFF ARENA Early booking essential 2 DAY TOUR SATURDAY 22 APRIL DANIEL O’DONNELL IN CONCERT, ST DAVID’S HALL, CARDIFF Early booking essential SATURDAY 29 APRIL LORD OF THE DANCE: DANGEROUS GAMES, BRISTOL HIPPODROME Departure… Sunday 9th – Monday 10th July 2017 SATURDAY 6 MAY JOSEPH & THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOUR DREAMCOAT, BRISTOL The beautiful Georgian city of Bath is, known for its historic Roman spa and birthplace of Jane Austen. Enjoy a SATURDAY 10 JUNE GREASE, BRISTOL HIPPODROME sumptuous afternoon tea in the stunning setting of The Pump Room, one of the finest backdrops for high tea in Bath. SATURDAY 24 JUNE THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE, BRISTOL HIPPODROME Hilton Hotel, Bath City SATURDAY 29 JULY DREAMBOATS & PETTICOATS, BRISTOL HIPPODROME A luxurious 4* hotel, centrally located, within walking distance to most of Bath’s main attractions and shops All rooms WEDNESDAY 4 OCTOBER OLD TIME MUSIC SHOW “A LITTLE OF WHAT YOU FANCY”, HANTS are en-suite with TV, hairdryer and tea & coffee making facilities. The restaurant offers views across to the historic THURSDAY 2 NOVEMBER LONDON THEATRE MATINEE, ALADDIN Pulteney Bridge and River Avon. THURSDAY 2 NOVEMBER LONDON THEATRE MATINEE, THE GIRLS Sunday – We travel to the beautiful city of Bath, famous for its exquisite 18th Century Georgian architecture. Visit the THURSDAY 2 NOVEMBER LONDON THEATRE MATINEE, MOTOWN THE MUSICAL Jane Austen Centre and learn about her life, works and connection with the city, or the Thermal Bath Spa and take a THURSDAY 2 NOVEMBER LONDON THEATRE MATINEE, PHANTOM OF THE OPERA dip in the refreshing warm waters of the famous rooftop pool. Take a stroll along the iconic Royal Crescent, with its SATURDAY 4 NOVEMBER WAR HORSE, BRISTOL HIPPODROME sweeping curved terrace of honey coloured Georgian town houses or explore the city in greater depth, on a hop on WEDNESDAY 15 NOVEMBER LONDON THEATRE MATINEE, 42ND STREET sight-seeing bus or a leisurely boat trip down the River Avon. With numerous shops boutiques & and cafés there is WEDNESDAY 15 NOVEMBER LONDON THEATRE MATINEE, DREAMGIRLS much to see and do before enjoying a leisurely dinner and evening at leisure in our hotel. WEDNESDAY 15 NOVEMBER LONDON THEATRE MATINEE, THE LION KING Monday – The morning is free for you to continue exploring the lovely city of Bath before we enjoy a sumptuous WEDNESDAY 13 DECEMBER SALISBURY CATHEDRAL CHRISTMAS CAROL CONCERT afternoon tea at The Pump Room in one of the city’s most elegant restaurants. Indulge in a selection of delicate SATURDAY 13 JANUARY 2018 SUNSET BOULEVARD, BRISTOL HIPPODROME sandwiches, scones with cream and jam, freshly made cakes and pastries with a traditional pot of English tea. THURSDAY 18 JANUARY 2018 HAIRSPRAY, THEATRE ROYAL, PLYMOUTH We later make our way back to our home area, arriving early evening. SATURDAY 3 FEBRUARY 2018 WICKED, BRISTOL HIPPODROME Tour Price £125.00 Price includes…1 night dinner, bed & breakfast • Afternoon Tea at the Pump Room All coach travel • Single supplement £30.00 Travel insurance £12.00 A WEEKEND IN CORNWALL 4 DAY TOUR Departure… Friday 12th – Monday 15th May 2017 JUST BLACKPOOL! and 4 DAY TOUR Friday 13th – Monday 16th October 2017 Departure… Friday 4th – Monday 7th August 2017 Join us for a tour to a picturesque corner of Cornwall with some of the best loved harbour towns and fishing villages. Enjoy the mild climate and delicious flavours that the Cornish Coast has to offer. Join us for a weekend at Britain’s most iconic seaside resort with its famous landmark tower, the Pleasure Beach theme park, 3 piers, sandy beaches, shops, restaurants and nightly entertainment … don’t forget to pack your bucket The Portbyhan Hotel, Looe and spade for a traditional summer holiday! A 3* hotel in the heart of Looe with views across the harbour. All rooms are en-suite with TV, hairdryer, and tea Queens Hotel, Blackpool & coffee making facilities. The restaurant serves delicious Cornish food. A traditional 3* hotel ideally situated on Blackpool’s South Promenade with the Pleasure Beach within easy walking Friday – We travel west to the ancient market town of Tavistock, located on the edge of the Dartmoor National Park. distance. Each en-suite room has TV, hairdryer and tea & coffee making facilities. There is a lift to most rooms, an With time to browse the poplar indoor pannier market and have lunch, we continue to our hotel in Looe. indoor pool, gym, games room and entertainment most evenings. The restaurant serves a delicious evening menu & hearty English breakfast. Saturday – After breakfast we travel to Charlestown, a historic port town, originally built to export copper and import coal. With Georgian town houses and delightful fishermen’s cottages it has appeared on many TV productions including Friday – We leave the West Country and journey north with comfort stops on route, to our hotel. with time to settle in and begin exploring before dinner, and an evening at leisure. Poldark and Hornblower. We continue on to Mevagissey with its distinctive twin harbour, quaint streets with galleries, cafes and shops. A beautiful place to sit and relax, and enjoy Cornish fish & chips! Saturday & Sunday – The whole weekend is free to spend as you please enjoying all that Blackpool has to offer. You may like to visit the Tower Complex, which caters for all ages with its many attractions, including the world-famous Sunday – The morning is free for you to explore the delightful harbour town of Looe with beautiful sandy beaches, ballroom where organists entertain throughout the day and you can dance along to, or take the lift to the top with unique boutiques and harbour boat trips. This afternoon, we make the short excursion to the nearby picturesque spectacular views. There is also the Pleasure Beach with 125 rides and attractions including the world famous “Big One fishing port of Polperro with its “old world” charm, beautiful cottages, small art galleries many gif shops and cafés. and trams run regularly along the seafront and will take you up to Fleetwood, where you will find an indoor market on Saturday. With shops, the Waxworks, the Zoo, three piers, evening shows, theatres and musical entertainment in Monday – We leave our hotel and return to Devon with a stop at Buckfast Abbey for lunch. local bars and cafes, there is much to enjoy throughout the day and night! Tour Price £195.00 12–15 May Monday – After breakfast, we return to the West Country, once again, stopping for coffee and lunch en route, £179.00 13–16 October arriving early-evening. Price includes…3 nights’ dinner, bed & breakfast • All coach travel Tour Price £175.00 Supplements: No single supplement for 1st 2 singles. £60.00 for subsequent singles Price includes…3 nights’ dinner, bed & breakfast • All coach travel Travel insurance £17.00 Single supplement £24.00. Sea view supplement £18.00 Travel insurance £17.00 10 11 ADDITIONAL SHORT BREAKS ADDITIONAL SHORT BREAKS & HOLIDAYS & HOLIDAYS

BBC COUNTRYFILE LIVE YORK, WHITBY & SCARBOROUGH 2 DAY TOUR 5 DAY TOUR Departure… Saturday 5th – Sunday 6th August 2017 Departure… Monday 23rd – Friday 27th October 2017 BBC Countryfile Live returns for a second year to the magnificent grounds of Blenheim Palace, With so much to see The Royal Hotel, Scarborough this promises to be another favourite on the British countryside calendar. Ideally located in the town centre, overlooking the beautiful South Bay, a favourite hotel of Sir Winston Churchill. Holiday Inn, Swindon All rooms are en-suite with TV, hairdryer and tea & coffee making facilities. The restaurant, with its stunning A modern 4* hotel where all rooms are en-suite rooms with TV and tea & coffee making facilities. The restaurant views, offers delicious food. Leisure facilities include an indoor heated pool, and there is a lift to all floors. offers a delicious food, and leisure facilities including an indoor pool. York … A city, renowned for its exquisite architecture, tangle of quaint cobbled streets, the iconic Minster, Saturday – We leave the West Country, with a comfort stop on route, to the grounds of Blenheim Palace for the and a Railway Museum. The city has retained much of its medieval structure that walking into the centre is BBC Countryfile Live show. This traditional outdoor country show is packed with arena shows, animal displays, like entering a living museum. countryside talks, cookery demonstrations, live music and trade stands, together with Adam Henson’s farm animals, sheep shows, falconry flying & British wildlife exhibitions. We later travel to our hotel for dinner and an Whitby … with its ancient abbey, stunning coastline, and deliciously fresh fish and chips. In addition to the evening at leisure. many shops and cafes, the ruins of the 13th century Abbey are fascinating and for the more energetic, the views from the top are stunning. On our day to Whitby we also take a scenic drive across the North Yorkshire Moors, Sunday – After breakfast we make a leisurely tour of the Cotswolds, an area of outstanding natural beauty and honey-coloured villages. We stop in the beautiful village of Burford for coffee, then continue on to and subject to availability and numbers there may be an opportunity to take a train ride on the North Bourton-On-The-Water with time to explore this riverside town, with its low foot bridges, model village, Yorkshire Moors Steam Railway (extra cost) motor museum and Birdland wildlife park. With many gift shops to browse, and pretty cafes for lunch, Scarborough ... in contrast is a bustling seaside resort with two bays, the ruins of a castle, and a delightful promenade. we later complete our journey home, arriving early evening. Tour Price £185.00 Tour Price £99.00 Price includes…4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast • All coach travel Price includes…1 night dinner, bed & breakfast No single supplement for the 1st 3 singles. £60.00 for subsequent singles Entrance to BBC Countryfile Live Show • All coach travel Single supplement £20.00 Travel insurance £12.00 Travel insurance £19.00

DIANA “HER FASHION STORY” EXHIBITION BLACKPOOL ILLUMINATIONS & THE LAKE DISTRICT KENSINGTON PALACE 5 DAY TOUR 2 DAY TOUR Departure… Monday 23rd – Friday 27th October 2017 Departure… Saturday 14th – Sunday 15th October 2017 Prince of Wales Hotel, Southport Diana Princess Of Wales was renowned for her elegance, sophistication and glamour. To remember the 20th An elegant 3* hotel combining stylish character with modern facilities. All rooms are en-suite with TV, hairdryer anniversary of her tragic death, an exhibition highlights Diana’s exquisite dresses, tracing her years from a shy and tea & coffee making facilities. The restaurant serves a traditional British menu and there is a lift to all floors. young princess to a global ambassador. Entertainment is provided on some evenings. Copthorne Tara Hotel, Kensington, London This luxurious 4* hotel in located in Kensington. Each en-suite room has TV, hairdryer and tea & coffee making facilities. A day exploring the Lake District including, weather permitting, the Kirkstone Pass with stops to There is a lift to all floors & the restaurant serves a generous buffet breakfast. include beautiful Windermere. Saturday – We leave the West Country and travel to Kensington Palace, with the afternoon to enjoy the brand new A day free to explore the seaside resort of Southport, known as the Paris of the North. exhibition tracing the evolution of Diana’s dresses through her Royal life, showcasing many pieces, from the famous pink We also travel to nearby Blackpool with its numerous attractions … the Tower complex with its world famous blouse worn for her engagement portrait in 1981 to the inky blue velvet gown worn during her dance with John Travolta. ballroom where organists entertain throughout the day, the Pleasure Beach with rides for all ages, the The Palace also hosts an intriguing exhibition of Queen Victoria, from her childhood memories through to the tragic loss of Waxworks, the Zoo, three piers and a new indoor shopping centre. After an early dinner at a restaurant of her beloved Albert. Marvel at the impressive architecture as you wander through the Queens and Kings State Rooms with your choice, we will enjoy a full tour of the Blackpool illuminations by coach. Georgian grandeur, together with the delightful gardens and grounds, and maybe enjoy tea in the Palace’s Orangery tea rooms. Later, we re-join the coach and travel to our hotel, with the evening free to choose a restaurant for dinner. Tour Price £189.00 Sunday – After a leisurely breakfast the day is free to spend as you please, shopping or exploring some of the famous Price includes…3 nights dinner, bed & breakfast landmarks that London has to offer. We leave mid afternoon and return to the West Country mid evening. 1 night bed & breakfast • Evening tour of Blackpool Illuminations Tour Price £135.00 All coach travel Price includes…1 night bed & breakfast • Entrance to Kensington Palace including No single supplement for the 1st 3 singles. £60.00 for subsequent singles “Diana, Her Fashion Story Exhibition” • All coach travel Travel insurance £19.00 Single supplement £60.00 Travel insurance £12.00

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BLACKPOOL ILLUMINATIONS & THE LAKE DISTRICT NORTH WALES & 5 DAY TOUR THE SNOWDONIA NATIONAL PARK Departure… Monday 30th October – Friday 3rd November 2017 5 DAY TOUR Norbreck Castle Hotel, Blackpool Departure… Monday 30th October – Friday 3rd November 2017 A day exploring the Lake District including, weather permitting, the Kirkstone Pass with stops Lion Hotel, Criccieth to include beautiful Windermere. A lovely 3* hotel with excellent views of Cardigan Bay. All rooms are en-suite with TV, hairdryer and tea & coffee We also visit the lovely seaside town of Southport, known as the Paris of the North. making facilities. There is a lift to all floors and the restaurant serves a delicious menu. Entertainment is provided on 2 evenings. A whole day free to explore the many sights and attractions of Blackpool, including the world famous tower complex with its ballroom where organists entertain throughout Our tour includes visits to Caernarvon, dominated by Edward I’s impressive medieval castle and a visit the day, and you can dance in the famous ballroom tower, and enjoy an afternoon tea. Here you to the Isle Of Anglesey, with time to visit James Pringle Weaver Woollen Mill at the famous village of will also find the Pleasure Beach with rides and shows for all ages, the Waxworks, the Zoo, three piers, Llanfairpwllgwngllgogerychyrndrobwillantsiliogogogch. an indoor shopping centre, and an evening tour of the famous illuminations by coach. Llandudno, the Queen of Welsh Resorts, with its long pier, shops and restaurants; and Conwy, with a castle and quay, and what is claimed to be the smallest house in Great Britain! Tour Price £189.00 Price includes…4 night dinner, bed & breakfast We also take a scenic drive through the stunning scenery of Snowdonia National Park, an area of outstanding natural beauty to the pretty village of Betws-y-Coed, with its wonderful gift shops and tearooms. Evening tour of Blackpool Illuminations • All coach travel No single supplement for the 1st 3 singles. £60.00 for subsequent singles Tour Price £219.00 Travel insurance £19.00 Price includes…4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast • All coach travel No single supplement (Max 6) Travel insurance £19.00 THE KENT COAST & BRUGES 5 DAY TOUR SPECTACULAR CLASSICAL CONCERT AT THE ROYAL ALBERT HALL Departure… Monday 30th October – Friday 3rd November 2017 Grand Burstin Hotel, Folkestone 2 DAY TOUR Overlooking Folkestone harbour, the Grand Burstin is one of the UK’s great entertainment hotels. All rooms are Departure… Saturday 18th – Sunday 19th November 2017 en-suite with TV and tea & coffee making facilities. The hotel’s leisure club, complete with pool, sauna and solarium is available for a nominal charge. Each evening you will be entertained as the hotel’s resident team put on the glitz and One of Britain’s favourite classical musical shows featuring many of the popular classics in harmony with electrifying glamour for different cabaret spectaculars. laser displays and a thundering finale that never fails to thrill and entertain. Copthorne Tara Hotel, Kensington, London A visit to Canterbury, with its stunning cathedral and home to the Canterbury Tales visitor centre. A luxurious 4* hotel located in Kensington. Each en-suite room has TV, hairdryer and tea & coffee making facilities. A visit to the pretty town of Rochester, made famous by Charles Dickens, who lived in the area and often There is a lift to all floors & the restaurant serves a generous buffet breakfast. referred to the town in his novels. A coach tour around the Kent Coast, including Samphire Hoe & the Saturday – We leave the West Country and travel to London, with time to browse the shops and choose a Battle Of Britain Memorial. restaurant of your choice for an early evening meal before you take your seat in the Royal Albert Hall for the For those who wish, on one day we travel, via Eurotunnel, to Bruges. A very picturesque town, often referred to evening performance. The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, choirs, military bands and dancers perform to a as the “Venice of the North”, with cobbled streets, brightly coloured buildings and beautiful water canals. There are repertoire of popular classical music. We later re-join the coach and travel the short distance to our hotel. many gift shops selling lace & chocolates … Don’t forget your passport! Sunday – After a leisurely breakfast the day is free to spend as you please, Christmas shopping or exploring some of the famous landmarks that London has to offer. We leave mid afternoon and return to the West Tour Price £179.00 Country mid evening. Price includes…4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast Day trip to Bruges via Eurotunnel Tour Price £179.00 2 for 1 bar from 6–9pm each evening Price includes…1 night bed & breakfast All coach travel Ticket for “Classical Spectacular” at the Royal Albert Hall No single supplement for the 1st 3 singles. £60.00 for subsequent singles All coach travel Travel insurance £19.00 Single supplement £53.00 Travel insurance £12.00

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ISLE OF WIGHT TURKEY & TINSEL...WARNER BREAK HARRY POTTER STUDIO TOUR & LONDON “HOGWARTS IN THE SNOW” 5 DAY TOUR 2 DAY TOUR Departure… Monday 20th – Friday 24th November 2017 Departure… Saturday 9th – Sunday 10th December 2017 Bembridge Coast Hotel, Bembridge A lovely 3* hotel with outstanding views across the Solent. All rooms are en-suite with TV, hairdryer and tea & coffee A must-do tour for any Harry Potter fan! Go behind the scenes as you walk through Hogwart’s magical doors and making facilities. The restaurant serves a delicious menu, and leisure facilities include an indoor pool with many experience the treasure trove of props, costumes and film sets which were saved by the film crew at the end of on-site activities and excellent entertainment each evening. filming for this “Making of Harry Potter” tour. Discover Hogwarts as it is transformed into a winter wonderland at this special time of year. Monday (Christmas Eve) We take the short ferry crossing from Portsmouth to Fishbourne to our hotel in Bembridge. Time to settle in before dinner, & top class entertainment Crowne Plaza Heathrow A luxurious 4* hotel. All en-suite rooms have TV, hairdryer and tea & coffee facilities. There is a lift to and Tuesday (Christmas Day) A morning excursion to the yachting town of Cowes. After lunch, we return to the restaurant serves generous buffet meals. Leisure facilities include a swimming pool. the hotel for a pantomime before a traditional Christmas dinner & more live entertainment Saturday – We travel to the Warner Bros Harry Potter Studio where you will watch a short film before commencing Wednesday (Boxing Day) A circular tour of the island, travelling through Shanklin and Ventnor, along the coast to your walking tour around the much loved film sets, exploring the Great Hall, Potions Class, Gryffindor common room Alum Bay. After lunch return via Ryde, the island’s largest town, before dinner and tonight’s entertainment. and the famous Platform 9¾ to name but a few. Christmas trees line the Great Hall, and snow covers the Hogwarts Thursday – (New Year’s Eve) A morning in the picturesque village of Godshill, the most photographed village in Britain! castle mode. You can ride a broomstick in the green technology room (extra charge) and the studio shop offers a and the afternoon free to use the leisure facilities & relax before a final dinner and top entertainment. wide selection of souvenirs of your visit. We later rejoin the coach and travel to our hotel for dinner. Friday – Short ferry crossing back to the main land with a stop for lunch in Poole and completing our journey Sunday – After breakfast we make our way into central London with time for Christmas shopping, or exploring back to the West Country. some of the famous landmarks that London has to offer, before re-joining the coach mid-afternoon, arriving back in the West Country mid evening. Tour Price £289.00 Tour Price (Adult) £135.00 • Tour Price (Child under 16 years) £125.00 Price includes…4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast • Ferry Crossings • All coach travel Price includes…1 night dinner, bed & breakfast No single supplement (Max 4) Travel insurance £19.00 Warner Bros Studio Tour “The Making of Harry Potter” – Hogwarts In The Snow All coach travel • Single supplement £25.00 Travel insurance £12.00 MICHAEL BALL & ALFIE BOE IN CONCERT 2 DAY TOUR LAND AHOY! Departure… Tuesday 5th – Wednesday 6th December 2017 2 DAY TOUR Two legends of the stage together again for their 2nd UK tour. Michael Ball, one of the nation’s largest West Departure… Saturday 16th – Sunday 17th December 2017 End theatre stars and Alfie Boe, Britain’s acclaimed tenor – most famous for his lead role in Les Miserables as “Jean Valjean”, take to the stage for their fabulous new concert. A fantastic opportunity to step aboard the stunning Magellan Cruise Ship (without setting sail) to experience an evening of delicious cuisine, stylish cabaret entertainment & overnight stay on board. Ramada Solihull Hotel, Solihull Magellan Cruise Ship, London Tilbury Docklands A 3* traditional hotel. All rooms are en suite with TV, hairdryer, and tea & coffee making facilities. A beautiful and stylish modern cruise ship with wide corridors, expansive deck areas, well-appointed lounges The restaurant offers a delicious menu. and panoramic seating areas. The stylish dining room serves delicious cuisine and the tiered show lounge offers Tuesday – We make our way to Gloucester Quays indoor shopping outlet for lunch and a little Christmas shopping. excellent viewing opportunities. The modern cabins are well equipped with TV and hairdryer. Please note, a European We continue to our hotel for an early evening meal, before we make the short journey to the Genting Arena, adapter will be required if bringing electrical appliances. Birmingham, for tonight’s concert. Michael Ball & Alfie Boe come together to perform an exquisite celebration Saturday – We leave the West Country and travel east to London, for a late-afternoon embarkation on the of music with a mixture of Broadway hits, classic favourites and a wide range of duets. flagship Magellan. A delicious five course evening meal complete with wine, is followed by an evening of stylish Wednesday – After a leisurely breakfast, we travel to the charming riverside town of Stratford-Upon-Avon with cabaret entertainment, before retiring to a comfortable on-board cabin for a relaxing night’s sleep. time to enjoy the many architectural delights, sharing an affectionate connection with William Shakespeare. Sunday – We wake to a sumptuous breakfast served in one of the main dining rooms, before we disembark and With plenty of time to explore the town, browse the shops and enjoy lunch we complete our journey home head into central London for some last minute Christmas shopping & sightseeing. We leave London to the West Country. mid-afternoon, to make the journey home to the West Country. Tour Price £145.00 Tour Price £139.00 Price includes…1 night dinner, bed & breakfast Price includes…1 night dinner, bed & breakfast • Cabaret entertainment Ticket to Michael Ball & Alfie Boe’s “Together” Concert • All coach travel • All coach travel • Single supplement £10.00 Travel insurance £12.00 Single supplement £20.00 Travel insurance £12.00 (Please note that photographic ID will be required on arrival)

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2017 HOLIDAYS STILL AVAILABLE MAR 27 5 DAYS SPRINGTIME IN TENBY £235.00 JULY 22 5 DAYS ISLE OF WIGHT £325.00 APR 1 5 DAYS SPRINGTIME ON THE ISLE OF WIGHT £265.00 JULY 24 5 DAYS SCENIC SHROPSHIRE £345.00 APR 9 5 DAYS DUTCH BULBFIELD CRUISE £485.00 JULY 26 3 DAYS ROYAL WELSH SHOW £185.00 APR 10 5 DAYS WEYMOUTH MOCK CRUISE (NO SAILING!) £289.00 JULY 28 4 DAYS CITY BREAK MANCHESTER £215.00 APR 10 5 DAYS SPRINGTIME IN SHROPSHIRE £325.00 JULY 31 5 DAYS MEMORIES OF DOWNTON ABBEY £295.00 APR 14 4 DAYS EASTER IN KENT - THE GARDEN OF ENGLAND £229.00 JULY 31 5 DAYS GUNTON GALL COASTAL VILLAGE… WARNER BREAK £335.00 APR 16 5 DAYS THE DUTCH BULBFIELDS & THE BEST OF HOLLAND £425.00 AUG 2 8 DAYS AUSTRIA’S LITTLE BOATS & TRAINS £565.00 APR 23 2 DAYS DANIEL O’DONNELL IN CONCERT, OXFORD £165.00 AUG 4 4 DAYS JUST BLACKPOOL! £175.00 APR 23 8 DAYS SPRINGTIME IN THE AUSTRIAN LAKE DISTRICT £449.00 AUG 4 4 DAYS LIVERPOOL £169.00 APR 24 5 DAYS WARNER BREAK BODELWYDDAN CASTLE, NORTH WALES £325.00 AUG 5 2 DAYS BBC COUNTRYFILE LIVE, BLENHEIM PALACE £99.00 MAY 1 5 DAYS HIDDEN TREASURES OF LUXEMBOURG £329.00 AUG 5 8 DAYS SWITZERLAND… CHOCOLATE, TRAINS & CHEESE £639.00 MAY 6 2 DAYS FILM GALA AT THE ROYAL ALBERT HALL £139.00 AUG 6 5 DAYS SCOTLAND… EDINBURGH TATTOO £365.00 MAY 8 5 DAYS GRANDEUR IN YORKSHIRE & A TOUCH OF VICTORIA £295.00 AUG 11 4 DAYS JUST LONDON £269.00 MAY 9 5 DAYS LLANDUDNO & THE WELSH HIGLAND RAILWAY £345.00 AUG 8 6 DAYS JERSEY INC THE BATTLE OF FLOWERS SPECTACULAR £445.00 MAY 12 4 DAYS A WEEKEND IN CORNWALL £195.00 AUG 11 11 DAYS THE NORWEGIAN FJORDS £1095.00 MAY 14 7 DAYS THE HEART OF IRELAND £455.00 AUG 13 4 DAYS DISNEYLAND PARIS From £249.00 MAY 19 4 DAYS CITY BREAK… YORK £219.00 AUG 13 4 DAYS PARIS £269.00 AUG 14 5 DAYS WEST WALES… CARDIGAN BAY £315.00 MAY 21 5 DAYS NORFOLK… STEAM TRAINS & THE BROADS £325.00 AUG 19 2 DAYS LEGOLAND £149.00 MAY 22 5 DAYS ALVASTON HALL, CHESHIRE… WARNER BREAK £355.00 AUG 19 7 DAYS BLACK FOREST, WATERFALLS & THE GARDEN ISLAND £525.00 MAY 27 8 DAYS BAVARIA - THE ROMANTIC ROAD £549.00 AUG 20 2 DAYS LONDON SHOWBOAT DINNER CUISE £185.00 MAY 29 5 DAYS HIGHLIGHTS OF SNOWDONIA… GARDENS & TRAINS £355.00 AUG 21 5 DAYS THE DELIGHTFUL YORKSHIRE DALES £325.00 MAY 29 5 DAYS STEAMING THROUGH YORKSHIRE £325.00 AUG 21 5 DAYS THE CHARMING COTSWOLDS… AND A LOT MORE £315.00 MAY 31 4 DAYS ANTIQUES FAIR NOTTINGHAMSHIRE… NEW DATE £199.00 AUG 28 5 DAYS KENT… THE GARDEN OF ENGLAND £335.00 JUNE 4 10 DAYS PORTUGAL’S ATLANTIC COAST & LISBON £825.00 AUG 25 8 DAYS SCOTLAND… ORKNEY & SHETLAND MINI CRUISE £745.00 JUNE 5 5 DAYS TENBY & PEMBROKESHIRE £315.00 AUG 27 5 DAYS IRISH CHARMS £375.00 JUNE 8 5 DAYS RHS CHATSWORTH FLOWER SHOW £325.00 AUG 28 5 DAYS VALKENBURG… RAIL & SAIL £345.00 JUNE 8 5 DAYS NAT TRUST TREASURES… HAMPSHIRE From £320.00 SEPT 1 4 DAYS DUTCH DAHLAIS ON PARADE £315.00 JUNE 12 6 DAYS SCOTTISH LOCHS & MAGICAL WATERWAYS £395.00 SEPT 2 2 DAYS LONDON THEATRE WEEKEND… CHOICE OF SHOWS £189.00 JUNE 17 2 DAYS BROOKLANDS MUSEUM… A FATHER’S DAY TREAT! £129.00 SEPT 4 5 DAYS EASTBOURNE & THE SUSSEX DOWNS £325.00 JUNE 18 6 DAYS NORTHUMBRIA & HOLY ISLAND £445.00 SEPT 3 10 DAYS PORTUGAL & SPAIN… THE BEAUTIFUL COSTA VERDE £835.00 JUNE 18 17 DAYS OUR 2017 GRAND TOUR… AN ALPINE ADVENTURE £1435.00 SEPT 7 5 DAYS GARDENS & GRANDEUR IN WINDSOR £345.00 JUNE 23 2 DAYS BLENHEIM PALACE FLOWER SHOW £99.00 SEPT 9 6 DAYS THE ISLE OF MAN £495.00 JUNE 23 4 DAYS TALES OF THE RIVERBANK £259.00 SEPT 11 5 DAYS NORFOLK… THE BROADS & SANDRINGHAM £325.00 JUNE 24 8 DAYS AUSTRIA & SWITZERLAND…INC THE AROSA EXPRESS £565.00 SEPT 11 5 DAYS NIDD HALL, YORKSHIRE… WARNER BREAK £395.00 JUNE 30 4 DAYS BUXTON MILITARY TATTOO £225.00 SEPT 15 4 DAYS CAMBRIDGE… CITY & COUNTRY PALACE £249.00 JULY 1 2 DAYS GOODWOOD FEWSTIVAL OF SPEED… NEW DATE £215.00 SEPT 18 6 DAYS THE ISLES OF SCILLY £655.00 JULY 5 5 DAYS THE BEST OF HOLLAND…CHEESE, CLOGS, WINDMILL & TRAINS £375.00 SEPT 17 9 DAYS SCOTLAND’S NORTHERN HIGHLIGHTS £599.00 JULY 7 2 DAYS RHS HAMPTON COURT FLOWER SHOOW £149.00 SEPT 18 5 DAYS GUERNSEY £399.00 JULY 7 6 DAYS AGRICULTURAL HIGHLIGHTS OF KENT £465.00 SEPT 18 5 DAYS JERSEY £335.00 JULY 9 2 DAYS ELEGANCE & AFTERNOON TEA IN BEAUTIFUL BATH £125.00 SEPT 18 5 DAYS CUMBRIAN JOURNEY & CARLISLE – SETTLE RAILWAY £299.00 JULY 10 5 DAYS THE VERY BEST OF YORKSHIRE & THE GREAT YORKSHIRE SHOW £355.00 SEPT 25 5 DAYS DELIGHTFUL DORSET & THE NEW FOREST £295.00 JULY 15 8 DAYS MAJESTIC LAKES OF ITALY…MAGGIORE. ORTA & COMO £625.00 SEPT 24 8 DAYS THE VERY BEST OF SWITZERLAND £799.00 JULY 14 3 DAYS THE BRITISH GRAND PRIX… NEW DATE £325.00 SEPT 25 5 DAYS TENBY & PEMBROKESHIRE £295.00 JULY 16 7 DAYS SCOTLAND…DUNOON & THE ISLE OF BUTE £475.00 SEPT 26 5 DAYS LLANDUDNO & THE WELSH HIGHLAND RAILWAY £359.00

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SEPT 29 4 DAYS BLACKPOOL ILLUMINATIONS £199.00 NOV 24 3 DAYS LUDLOW MEDIEVAL CHRISTMAS & BATH CHRISTMAS MARKET £149.00 OCT 1 8 DAYS SOUTHERN IRELAND… THE WEST COAST & WILD ATLANTIC WAY £475.00 NOV 24 4 DAYS ISLE OF WIGHT TURKEY & TINSEL £189.00 OCT 2 5 DAYS THE AUTUMN COLOURS OF THE LAKE DISTRICT £299.00 NOV 24 4 DAYS TENBY TURKEY & TINSEL £195.00 OCT 2 5 DAYS THE AUTUMN COLOURS OF CORNWALL £295.00 NOV 24 4 DAYS COLOGNE & VALKENBURG CHRISTMAS MARKETS £259.00 OCT 2 5 DAYS THE AUTUMN COLOURS OF DURHAM £345.00 NOV 25 2 DAYS LONGLEAT’S FESTIVAL OF LIGHT & SOUTHAMPTON CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL £99.00 OCT 5 5 DAYS EMMERDALE TOUR £315.00 NOV 25 2 DAYS CHRISTMAS SHOPPING WEEKEND… CARDIFF & BATH £79.00 OCT 6 4 DAYS ENTERTAINMENT BREAK ON THE ENGLISH RIVIERA £189.00 NOV 27 5 DAYS EASTBOURNE TURKEY & TINSEL £279.00 OCT 8 5 DAYS THE AUTUMN TOUR OF SUFFOLK & THE HOME COUNTIES £295.00 NOV 30 6 DAYS CHRISTMAS MARKETS OF THE BLACK FOREST £435.00 OCT 9 5 DAYS THE AUTUMN COLOURS OF MID WALES… GARDENS & TRAINS £335.00 DEC 1 3 DAYS PORTSMOUTH’S VICTORIAN FESTIVAL OF CHRISTMAS £155.00 OCT 9 5 DAYS FLAVOURS OF KENT £349.00 DEC 1 4 DAYS DURHAM CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL & BEAMISH AT CHRISTMAS £175.00 OCT 13 3 DAYS MYSTERY WEEKEND £145.00 DEC 1 4 DAYS FOLKESTONE TURKEY & TINSEL, INC BRUGES CHRISTMAS MARKET £159.00 OCT 13 4 DAYS A ROMANTIC PARIS “CRUISE” £435.00 DEC 2 2 DAYS LONGLEAT’S FESTIVAL OF LIGHT & SOUTHAMPTON CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL £99.00 OCT 13 4 DAYS A WEEKEEND IN CORNWALL £179.00 DEC 4 5 DAYS BRIGHTON TURKEY & TINSEL AND LONDON £175.00 OCT 14 2 DAYS KENSINGTON PALACE INC DIANA “HER FASHION STORY” EXHIBITION £135.00 DEC 5 2 DAYS MICHAEL BALL & ALFIE BOE IN CONCERT, BIRMINGHAM £145.00 OCT 14 5 DAYS ISLE OF WIGHT £295.00 DEC 6 2 DAYS CHRISTMAS AT KEW £139.00 OCT 15 8 DAYS THE AUTUMN COLOURS OF AUSTRIA £459.00 DEC 7 4 DAYS GERMAN CHRISTMAS MARKET RHINE CRUISE £349.00 OCT 15 6 DAYS THE AUTUMN COLOURS OF SCOTLAND INC THE ENCHANTED FOREST £355.00 DEC 8 4 DAYS LINCOLN CHRISTMAS MARKET & NOTTINGHAM WINTERWONDERLAND £195.00 OCT 16 5 DAYS THE AUTUMN COLOURS OF SHROPSHIRE £299.00 DEC 9 2 DAYS CHRISTMAS SHOPPING WEEKEND IN CALAIS £99.00 OCT 20 4 DAYS BLACKPOOL ILLUMINATIONS £199.00 DEC 9 2 DAYS LONGLEAT’S FESTIVAL OF LIGHT & SOUTHAMPTON CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL £99.00 OCT 21 2 DAYS CHOCOLATE SAFARI £99.00 DEC 9 2 DAYS BLISTS HILL VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS & BIRMINGHAM CHRISTMAS MARKET £95.00 OCT 22 11 DAYS PICTURE BOOK ITALY… SORRENTO & THE AMALFI COAST £775.00 DEC 9 2 DAYS HARRY POTTER STUDIO TOUR“HOGWARTS IN THE SNOW” from £125.00 OCT 22 5 DAYS DISNEYLAND PARIS from £190.00 DEC 16 2 DAYS LAND AHOY! DINNER & CABARET ON CRUISE SHIP £139.00 OCT 23 5 DAYS AUTUMN COLOURS OF NORTH WALES £299.00 DEC 16 2 DAYS CHRISTMAS CAROL CONCERT – ROYAL ALBERT HALL £169.00 OCT 23 5 DAYS WARNERS… THORESBY HALL, NOTTINGHAMSHIRE £365.00 DEC 21 8 DAYS CHRISTMAS IN SWITZERLAND £675.00 OCT 27 4 DAYS A SALUTE TO JAMES LAST £215.00 DEC 22 7 DAYS AN AUSTRIAN CHRISTMAS IN ST. WOLFGANG £575.00 OCT 28 3 DAYS THE BELMOND BRITISH PULLMAN… A GOLDEN AGE OF TRAVEL £445.00 DEC 23 5 DAYS CHRISTMAS IN LUDLOW £495.00 OCT 30 5 DAYS NORTH WALES & THE SNOWDONIA NATIONAL PARK £219.00 DEC 23 5 DAYS CHRISTMAS IN NORTH WALES £465.00 NOV 3 4 DAYS ENTERTAINMENT BREAK TURKEY & TINSEL ON THE ENGLISH RIVIERA £189.00 DEC 23 5 DAYS CHRISTMAS IN EASTBOURNE £525.00 DEC 30 4 DAYS NEW YEAR ON THE SOUTH COAST £345.00 NOV 5 2 DAYS FIVE STAR LUXURY IN LONDON £109.00 DEC 30 4 DAYS NEW YEAR IN TENBY £315.00 NOV 5 5 DAYS HOLLY & MISTLETOE, NORTH WALES £299.00 DEC 30 4 DAYS NEW YEAR IN LINCOLNSHIRE £295.00 NOV 6 5 DAYS TURKEY & TINSEL, SINAH WARREN, HAYLING ISLAND £289.00 DEC 30 4 DAYS NEW YEAR ON THE ISLE OF WIGHT (WARNER ENTERTAINMENT BREAK) £395.00 NOV 6 5 DAYS SCARBOROUGH MOCK CRUISE (NO SAILING!) £235.00 NOV 10 4 DAYS IRISH COUNTRY MUSIC WEEKEND £259.00 2017 GREAT VALUE BREAKS NOV 10 4 DAYS TURKEY & TINSEL FALMOUTH £189.00 MAR 13 5 DAYS NORFOLK & THE BROADS £179.00 NOV 11 2 DAYS LONDON THEATRE WEEKEND… CHOICE OF 7 SHOWS £199.00 MAR 13 4 DAYS ENTERTAINMENT BREAK IN SOUTH WALES £179.00 NOV 11 2 DAYS A WEEKEND IN LONDON (REMEMBRANCE WEEKEND) £125.00 MAR 17 4 DAYS ENTERTAINMENT BREAK ON THE ENGLISH RIVIERA £129.00 NOV 12 5 DAYS TURKEY & TINSEL IN THE SCOTTISH TROSSACHS £299.00 MAR 20 5 DAYS YORK, WITBY & SCARBOROUGH £175.00 NOV 17 4 DAYS MYSTERY TURKEY & TINSEL £199.00 MAR 20 5 DAYS THE KENT COAST & BRUGES £149.00 NOV 17 4 DAYS BOURNEMOUTH TURKEY & TINSEL £189.00 MAR 27 5 DAYS DORSET & THE NEW FOREST £175.00 NOV 18 2 DAYS BLENHEIM PALACE CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL & GLOUCESTER QUAYS £99.00 MAR 27 5 DAYS THE LAKE DISTRICT & YORKSHIRE DALES £185.00 NOV 18 2 DAYS CLASSICAL SPECTACULAR, ROYAL ALBERT HALL £179.00 APR 3 5 DAYS NORFOLK & THE BROADS £189.00 NOV 20 5 DAYS ISLE OF WIGHT TURKEY & TINSEL, WRANER BREAK £289.00 OCT 23 5 DAYS YORK, WHITBY & SCARBOROUGH £185.00 NOV 20 5 DAYS TURKEY & TINSEL SCARBOROUGH, INC ST NICHOLAS CHRISTMAS FAYRE £259.00 OCT 23 5 DAYS BLACKPOOL ILLUMINATIONS & THE LAKE DISTRICT £189.00 NOV 20 5 DAYS VALKENBURG TURKEY & TINSEL… AND CHRISTMAS MARKETS £285.00 OCT 30 5 DAYS BLACKPOOL ILLUMINATIONS & THE LAKE DISTRICT £189.00 NOV 21 3 DAYS CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS AT CHATSWORTH HOUSE £149.00 OCT 30 5 DAYS THE KENT COAST & BRUGES £179.00

20 21 DEPARTURE POINTS WHERE & HOW TO BOOK

ROCKWELL GREEN Barleymow Bus Stop WELLINGTON High Street Bus Stop Booking direct: TAUNTON 1 Crematorium Bus Stop ADDRESS: Blakes Coaches Ltd, East Anstey, TAUNTON 2 Castle Green Tiverton, Devon EX16 9JJ TAUNTON 3 Leycroft Road Bus Stop TAUNTON 4 Bridgwater Road/Oxford Inn Bus Stop OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Friday 8.30am – 5.30pm TAUNTON 5 West Monkton Primary School Saturday 8.30am – 12.00pm NORTH PETHERTON Bus Stop opposite Scrivens Please make cheques payable to Blakes Coaches Ltd. BRIDGWATER Bus/Coach Station HIGHBRIDGE Church Street, by the Cemetery BURNHAM ON SEA Tesco, Ben Travers Way, Tel: 01398 341160

DEPARTURE TIME CODES IMPORTANT INFORMATION

A B C D E F G ADMISSION Prices do not include admission to attractions or meals unless otherwise marked with a *. ROCKWELL GREEN 05.00 06.00 07.00 08.00 09.00 10.00 11.00 SEATS Please inform our office staff at time of booking if you have any specific needs. WELLINGTON 05.10 06.10 07.10 08.10 08.50 09.50 10.50 PAYMENT is required within 7 days of booking unless previously agreed with the management of Blakes Coaches. TAUNTON 1 05.25 06.25 07.25 08.25 08.35 09.35 10.35 CANCELLATION must be notified to our reservations office. If more than 48 hours before TAUNTON 2 05.40 06.40 07.40 08.40 08.20 09.20 10.20 excursion date, it will be subject to a 40% cancellation fee of the coach element and 100% of the admission, ticket or meal as applicable, which we will have purchased in advance. If less TAUNTON 3 05.50 06.50 07.50 08.50 08.10 09.10 10.10 than 48 hours before excursion date, the cancellation fee will be 100% of the total paid. TAUNTON 4 05.55 06.55 07.55 08.55 08.05 09.05 10.05 For any tour, please see our main holiday brochure terms and conditions. CONCESSIONS Special fares are available on some excursions for senior citizens and children TAUNTON 5 06.00 07.00 08.00 09.00 08.00 09.00 10.00 aged under 14 years. Children under 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult. NORTH PETHERTON 06.10 07.10 08.10 09.10 07.50 08.50 09.50 DISCOUNTS are available for group bookings of more than 20 seats on same excursion. BRIDGWATER 06.30 07.30 08.30 09.30 07.30 08.30 09.30 NO SMOKING A no smoking policy operates throughout all our coaches. HIGHBRIDGE 06.50 07.50 08.50 09.50 07.10 08.10 09.10 GENERAL We reserve the right to cancel excursions should insufficient numbers be booked or adverse weather conditions dictate. We also reserve the right to replace executive coaches with BURNHAM ON SEA 07.00 08.00 09.00 10.00 07.00 08.00 09.00 standard if needed although this will be avoided as far as possible. All departures are operated by Blakes Coaches Ltd, East Anstey, Tiverton, Devon EX16 9JJ and all passengers are carried in PLEASE NOTE DEPARTURE CODES E F & G START IN BURNHAM ON SEA accordance with the company’s booking conditions and conditions of carriage 1999. 22 23 Please phone for a copy of our holiday brochures

Book today – it couldn’t be simpler Just call our friendly staff on 01398 341160 www.blakescoaches.co.uk Email: [email protected] Blakes Coaches Ltd, East Anstey, Tiverton, Devon EX16 9JJ