We would like to invite you to come aboard and join us on our 2016 day excursion programme, visiting seaside resorts, castles, houses, river trips, shopping experiences plus much more. Let our professional drivers chauffeur you to your selected venue in style and comfort. Just sit back and enjoy the views and scenery while travelling to your chosen destination.

Included in this years programme are many of your popular destinations along with some new and exciting places to visit. Booking is easy, you can call into one of our agents as listed on the back page for your brochure or call us direct on our free phone number 0800 0965650, where one of our members of staff will be there to assist with your booking enquiry.

Looking forward to being of service to you, your friends and family during 2016.

Beverly & Terry Hunt Directors

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1 Air Shows

Clacton Airshow 25 August - Admission Free Eastbourne Airbourne International Airshow 12 August - Admission Free Southend Airshow 30 May - Admission Free Arts & Crafts

Alexandra Palace - Knitting & Stitching Show 08 October – Admission Included

Castles, Houses & Gardens BEAULIEU MOTOR MUSEUM, PALACE HOUSE & GARDENS RHS GARDEN WISLEY 31 July 08 September

A visit to Beaulieu is a great day for all the family Undoubtedly one of the great gardens of the world, this historic estate offers a viewing of the RHS Garden Wisley is home to some of the largest Montagu family home, which has been owned by plant collections anywhere in the globe. Looked after the family since 1538, the ruins of the Abbey that by 90 staff, the garden aims to inspire and educate. Henry V111 had destroyed and of course the Planting varies enormously, from the mingling of National Motor Museum. Over 250 vehicles tell herbaceous perennials and shrubs in the famous Mixed the story of motoring on the roads and circuits of Borders to the lower-maintenance, prairie-style planting Britain, from pioneering origins to the present in the Glasshouse Borders. Our visit is on the day of day. The stylish, the elegant, the fast, the famous the Flower Show and the plain functional are all on show at what is Admission: Entrance Fee Included the most well renowned motor museum in the UK. Our visit coincides with ‘Simply Japanese’ RHS HYDE HALL day. 06 August Admission Fees: Included Dr and Mrs Robinson started the gardens in the 1950’s LULWORH CASTLE & COVE on land that was cold and windy with poor clay soil. 09 August The story of the development of this inspiring garden with its extraordinary diversity of plants is a fascinating Lulworth Castle was built in the early 17th century one, a triumph over conditions that would have daunted as a hunting lodge. The exterior has changed less keen and dedicated gardeners. Our visit is on the little over the years but the interior was gutted by day of the Flower Show a disastrous fire in 1929. Work has been carried Admission: Ent Fees included out to consolidate the interior and the public can now visit the Castle, climb the tower, visit the stunning C18th Roman Catholic Chapel of St Mary and C15th Church of St Andrew before visiting the Jurassic Coast’s beautiful Lulworth Cove. Admission Fee: Included.

2 ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS & PALACE SAVILL GARDEN KEW 21 August 29 May, 14 August Britain's finest ornamental garden, The Savill Garden is Historically significant for its association with the a true wonder. It's a garden for all seasons and a place Royal family, Kew Palace (formerly known as of beauty and colour that's loved by horticulturalists the Dutch House) is the earliest surviving and enthusiasts alike. Visitors can journey through 35 building in the Gardens. Built around 1631 by acres of interconnecting gardens and exotic woodland. Samuel Fortrey, a merchant of Dutch origin, it is Every garden has its own unique attraction, featuring a noted for its decorative carved brickwork and distinctive group of plants that introduce a fresh burst rounded gables. Kew Palace is in the trust of of vibrant colour throughout the seasons. Historic Royal Palaces. The ground and first floor Admission Fee: Included rooms have been lovingly restored to their opulent Georgian splendour, while the second floor has remained in an untouched state for 26 June centuries. Kew Gardens, three hundred acres of magnificent Woburn Abbey first opened to the public in 1955 and gardens and 6 acres of exotic glasshouses, offer has welcomed visitors from all over the globe. There plenty to see whatever the weather. are 22 rooms that you can experience, which house one Admission Fee: Included of the most significant private art collections in the world. As you explore the many individual rooms of Woburn Abbey, you will also discover 18th Century French and English furniture, magnificent silver and gold collections, in the underground vaults, and a marvellous range of porcelain and many privately collected items treasured by generations of the Russell family. Special Event: The Gardener’s Garden Show Admission Fee: Included

Coastal Resorts Bournemouth 02 July, 26 August Brighton 11 June, 09 July, 5, 27 August, 15 October Broadstairs 04 August Clacton 28 May, 25 June, 28 July, 13, 25 August Cromer 26 July Eastbourne 21 May, 10 July, 12 August Felixstowe 05 June Great Yarmouth 16 July, 19 August Hastings 18 June, 30 July Hunstanton 28 August Margate 04 August Poole 03 August Ramsgate 04 August Rye 24 August Southend 30 May, 24 July, 20 August, 29 October Southsea 04 June, 10 August Southwold 27 May, 29 August Walton on Naze 28 May, 25 June, 28 July, 13 August Westcliff 24 July, 20 August Whitstable 23 July

3 Cruises WINDSOR TEA CRUISE & NORFOLK 31 August BROADS CRUISE 17 August Take our coach on a familiar journey to Windsor, The Bure Valley Railway is East Anglia’s premier spend the rest of the morning enjoying Windsor narrow-gauge railway. The trains pass through scenery town then meet the boat at 14:30 for a 2 hour cruise that is as beautiful as any to be found on a railway including a cream tea. Return to Windsor and our journey in England. We offer a nostalgic journey by coach for the journey home. steam combined with a cruise on the beautiful Norfolk Admission Fee: Boat & Cream Tea Included Broads. Admission Fees: Rail & Boat Fare Included MAIDENHEAD TO WINDSOR 02 August This cruise enables you to see the houses of the stars whilst enjoying a river trip of about 1½ hours. Travel through Bray & Boveney Locks, past Monkey Island and Oakley Court the location of many Hammer Horror films. The boat also passes Windsor Racecourse and has spectacular views of Windsor Castle. Your afternoon is then spent leisurely enjoying Windsor Admission Fees: Boat Fare Included

Festivals & Special Events

Dickensian Christmas – Rochester 03 December Admission Free Knitting & Stitching Show – Alexandra Palace 08 October Admission Included Oyster Festival – Whitstable 23 July Admission Free Salute to the 40’s – Dockyard Chatham 17 September Admission Included Swindon Railway Festival, Steam Museum – Swindon 10 September Admission NOT Included

Flower Shows RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show 03 July Admission NOT Included RHS Hyde Hall Flower Show 06 August Admission Included RHS Garden Wisley– Flower Show 08 September Admission Included The Gardener’s Garden Show – Woburn Abbey 26 June Admission Included

Garden Centre

Huntingdon Garden Centre 17 July, 05 December Admission Free

4 Markets Ely Market 09 June, 22 September, 27 October Admission Free Milton Keynes 15 November Admission Free Romford Market 25 May, 28 September, 12 October, 30 November Admission Free CHRISTMAS MARKETS Bath 01 December Admission Free Bury St Edmunds 25, 26 November Admission Free Rochester Dickension Christmas 03 December Admission Free Oxford 04 December Admission Free Salisbury 16 December Admission Not Included Winchester 10 December Admission Free

Museums

Beaulieu Motor Museum 31 July Admission Included Natural History Museum – London 16 August Admission Free RAF Hendon Museum 30 August Admission Free Steam Museum 10 September Admission Not Included Places of Interest

ARUNDEL BURY ST EDMUNDS 24 September 25, 26 November Arundel is a market town and civil parish in a steep vale of the South Downs, West Sussex. Bury St Edmunds is a market town that grew up Arundel captures the essence of heritage, urban around the Abbey founded on the site of King chic and country pursuits, all within a stone’s Edmund’s burial place. Among the six acres of throw of London. Experience Arundel and you gardens on Angel Hill behind the gate house is will discover more than you’d expect, most of the Appleby Rose Garden a monument to the all it’s a place to return to and tell others about. USAAF men who served in the second world Combining one thousand years of history with war. Two of the old monastic churches remain, independent shops, contemporary art galleries, St James’s (now the cathedral) and St Mary’s restaurants, cafes, delightful drinking spots and Church where you can find the grave of Mary great attractions. Tudor, sister of Henry VIII. Special Events: 25, 26 November, - Christmas BATH Fayre 18 August CAMBRIDGE Bath is a town set in the rolling countryside of 09 June, 22 September southwest England, known for its natural hot springs and 18th-century Georgian architecture. The University City of Cambridge with its historic The museum at the site of its original Roman buildings and museums is a great place to shop. Try Baths includes The Great Bath, statues and a the general market open daily (except Sundays). temple; the facility’s Pump Room serves a popular afternoon tea. BEAULIEU MOTOR MUSEUM, PALACE HOUSE & GARDENS 31 July

Please see Castles, Houses & Gardens

5 CANTERBURY HUNTINGDON GARDEN CENTRE & 11 August ST IVES - CAMBRIDGESHIRE 17 July, 05 December Canterbury, a cathedral city, was a major pil- grimage site in the Middle Ages. Ancient walls, Huntingdon Garden and Leisure is no ordinary originally built by the Romans, encircle its me- store. Under one roof you’ll find a celebration dieval centre with cobbled streets and tim- of all that is best for your garden and home with ber-framed houses. Iconic Canterbury Cathed- brilliant displays of plants and an inspiring range ral, founded in 597 A.D., is the headquarters of of quality products for the garden, home and the the Church of England and Anglican Commu- whole family. Airy conservatory-style nion. With intricate carvings and stained-glass undercover shopping makes a visit a unique and windows, it incorporates Gothic and enjoyable experience, whatever the weather. Romanesque elements. Explore with us. We move on to St Ives an historic market town built along the river Great Ouse. St Ives is CHATHAM DOCKYARD – KENT world famous for its chapel on the bridge, well 27 July, 17 September, 04 October worth a visit.

We visit Chatham on a day when the docks LAVENHAM come into their own as they take us back in time 25 September to relive the days of yesteryear and celebrate the Salute to the 40’s on 17 September. Chatham Lavenham is a village in Suffolk. It is noted for has been the site used to film scenes from the its 15th century church, half-timbered medieval very popular TV series “Call the Midwife”. We cottages and circular walk. In the medieval take a guided tour of the area of the dockyard period it was among the 20 wealthiest used for filming on the 27 July & 4 October. settlements in England. Special Events 17 September: Salute to the 40’s Admission: Entrance on all dates Included & LULWORTH CASTLE & COVE Guide Fees for the Tour Included. 09 August

ELY See Castles, Houses and Gardens 09 June, 22 September, 27 October NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM - A visit to the historic city of Ely, where you can LONDON enjoy the beauty of its magnificent Cathedral, 16 August famous for it’s octagonal tower and home to the only national stained glass museum. Try the general The Natural History Museum in London is a market and a great choice of shops. Admission Fees: Cathedral NOT included museum of natural history that exhibits a vast range of specimens from various segments of GREENWICH natural history. The museum is home to life and 23 August earth science specimens comprising some 80 million items within five main collections: Greenwich, home to a world heritage site, botany, entomology, mineralogy, paleontology Europe’s most successful entertainment arena, and zoology. Britain’s first urban cable car, London’s oldest Royal Park and the place where hemispheres meet. Internationally recognised as the home of time, Greenwich is also where to find the Prime meridian of the world. Every place on Earth is measured from here. Places to visit - the National Maritime Museum, Queen’s House, Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich Market and Cutty Sark Admission: Fees NOT Included).

6 OXFORD STEAM MUSEUM & MCARTHUR GLEN 03 September DESIGNER OUTLET 10 September Oxford, The City of Dreaming Spires, is famous the world over for its University and McArthurGlen’s Swindon Designer Outlet is place in history. For over 800 years it has been housed in the beautifully renovated Grade II a home to royalty and scholars, and since the 9th listed buildings of the Great Western Railway century an established town. Nowadays, the Works and is one of the largest covered designer city is a bustling cosmopolitan town. Still with outlets in Europe. Shoppers will adore the its ancient University, but home also to a quality mix of High St and Designer brands, growing hi-tech community. With its mix of reduced by up to 60 per cent, at over 90 top ancient and modern, there is plenty to do. name stores including John Lewis Home Outlet, Whether its visiting one of the many historic Kurt Geiger, Superdry, Hugo Boss, Hobbs, LK buildings, colleges, museums or shopping till Bennett, Marks & Spencer Outlet, Ted Baker you drop, Oxford has it all. and Tommy Hilfiger. Situated right opposite the PORTSMOUTH Swindon Designer Outlet, the museum tells the 04 June, 10 August story of the men and women who built, operated and travelled on the Great Western Railway, Portsmouth waterfront city has miles of sea often referred to by historians and railway fans views and centuries of history with a range of as ‘God’s Wonderful Railway’. The pioneering inspiring attractions, including the new Mary vision and engineering genius of Isambard Rose Museum, HMS Victory and the Spinnaker Kingdom Brunel led to the Great Western Tower. Railway network becoming regarded as the most Admission Fees: NOT included advanced in the world. Admission: Museum Ent Fee NOT included ROCHESTER (DICKENS FESTIVALS) 03 December STRATFORD UPON AVON 07 August This ancient city of Rochester on the River Medway has much to offer for a great day out. A Stratford-upon-Avon, a medieval market town in Norman Castle and Cathedral, many museums England’s West Midlands, is the 16th-century including the Charles Dickens Centre plus birthplace of William Shakespeare. Possibly the specialist shops and restaurants in the Victorian most famous writer in the English language. High Street. Our visit is timed to coincide with Dickensian Christmas festival, the pre-Christmas WINDSOR scene of 100 years ago, carol singers, street 02, 31 August, 12 November theatre, children’s shows, Father Christmas and snow. Spend some time in this vibrant town steeped in Special Events: 03 December - Dickensian history. As well as the Castle, look for the Christmas Crooked House (Market Cross House) or cross the river to see Eton College. Spend time in the ROYAL TUNBRIDGE WELLS many shops. Relax by the river. There is so 14 September much to do in Royal Windsor.

Royal Tunbridge Wells (often shortened to Tunbridge Wells) is a large town in western Kent The town came into being as a spa in the Restoration and had its heyday as a tourist resort under Beau Nash when the Pantiles and its chalybeate spring attracted visitors who wished to take the waters. There are countless delectable restaurants (even al fresco dining) and shops galore to lose yourself in, from laid back indie styles to unique boutiques, you’ll easily find that exclusive item to show off back home.

7 Railways Bure Valley Railway & Cruise on Norfolk Broads 17 August, See Cruises for details. Steam-Museum of Great Western Railway 10 September Admission Not Included

Tours

CALL THE MIDWIFE TOUR – Admission Fees: Fish & Chip Supper included DOCKYARD CHATHAM TOUR OF THE COTSWOLDS 27 July, 04 October 18 September

See Places of interest for details The Cotswolds history is firmly rooted in the wool trade, and is a much favoured scenic day MYSTERY TOUR TO LAVENHAM tour. Our first stop is for morning coffee at 25 September Burford, continuing onto Bourton-on-the-Water for lunch. The afternoon is spent travelling Which direction will our driver take you and through the Cotswolds to Broadway, stopping on what will you see before arriving at Lavenham the way at Stow-on-the-Wold. Then we continue to Moreton-in-Marsh for afternoon tea TOUR OF LONDON LIGHTS AND SIGHTS before making our way home. WITH FISH & CHIP SUPPER Admission Fees: Meals & Refreshments NOT 13, 15 December included

This tour of London Lights & Sights is still proving very popular and includes a fish & chip supper. The new restaurant seems to be a hit so we will be using the same restaurants this year.

Towns And Retail Therapy ARUNDEL BURY ST EDMUNDS 24 September 25, 26 November,

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BATH CAMBRIDGE 18 August 01 December 09 June, 22 September

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BLUEWATER SHOPPING CANTERBURY 01 October, 19 November 11 August For all your retail therapy one of the country’s See Places of Interest largest major shopping malls with most of our best and well-known brand named stores ELY offering endless choice. Enjoy the Bluewater 09 June, 22 September, 27 October Experience. For details see places of interest

8 HARRODS – KENSINGTON SALISBURY 22 October 16 December

Harrods is an upmarket department store in Salisbury is a medieval cathedral city in the Knightsbridge. The store occupies a 5 acre southern English county of Wiltshire. The site with 330 departments making it the city’s ornate 13th-century cathedral has a biggest department store in Europe. Several of 123m spire, a working 14th-century clock and its departments including the seasonal an original copy of the Magna Carta, a key Christmas department and Food Hall are document from 1215 A.D. Our visit is timed world famous. to coincide with the Christmas Market LAKESIDE SHOPPING 01 October, 19 November SOUTHEND 29 October Lakeside Shopping Centre and the adjoining retail park with over 230 shops under one roof A day out to Southend is not just for sun, sea ranging from big high street names to and sand. There is the theme park Adventure independent stores – something for everyone. Island and of course Southend’s premier shopping centre ‘The Royals’ with an MACARTHURGLEN DESIGNER impressive list of popular stores. OUTLET & STEAM MUSEUM OF GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY ST IVES – CAMBRIDGSHIRE 10 September 17 July, 05 December

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MILTON KEYNES WESTFIELD SHOPPING COMPLEX – 15 November STRATFORD LONDON Milton Keynes is a fast expanding new town 05 November featuring an abundance of brand name high street stores. An excellent shopping The centre opened on 13 September 2011 with experience. a total retail floor area of 1,883,700 square feet, making it one of the largest urban NORWICH shopping centres in Europe and is adjacent to 18 October the London Olympic Park. With 300 stores and 70 restaurants, all the major high street Norwich stands alone. Its geographical shops are found here including John Lewis, separation from the spreading sameness of Marks and Spencer and Waitrose. other English cities has infused it with a rich character all of its own, an invigorating mix of WINCHESTER the past and present, of openness and offbeat 10 December charm. The market is open Monday to Saturday with 200 stalls catering for all tastes. England's ancient capital developed from the Roman town of Venta Belgarum and is a city OXFORD steeped in history, offering rich pickings for 03 September, 04 December visitors looking to uncover Britain's past. The novelist Jane Austen died in Winchester on 18 For details see places of interest. July 1817 and is buried in the cathedral. While staying in Winchester from mid-August to ROYAL TUNBRIDGE WELLS October 1819, the Romantic poet John Keats 14 September wrote among other of his works "Isabella”.

See Places of Interest for details WINDSOR 02, 31 August 12 November

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9 Wildlife Parks &

Woburn - 01 September Admission Included

Where To Book

Hatfield Martins Newsagents 12 High View Tel:01707 261836

Hertford Hertford Tourist Information 10 Market Place Tel: 01992 584322 Welham Green North Mymms Post Office 13 Dellsome Lane Tel: 01707 264849 Welwyn Off Broadway Travel 18/20 Prospect Place Tel: 01438 716200 Reg’s Coaches Ltd 113/115 Codicote Road Tel: 01438 822000 Welwyn Garden City Martins Newsagents 63 Moors Walk Panshanger Tel: 01707 327894 Martins Newsagents 43 Howardsgate Tel: 01707 393222 Martins Newsagents 47 Cole Green Lane Tel: 01707 375938

Credit/Debit Card Bookings Accepted Why not book your Excursion seats from your armchair? Have your Credit/Debit Card ready; pick up the phone and call: FREECALL 0800 096 5650 alternatively 01438 822000. Our staff will be pleased to take your details and arrange your booking; it’s as easy as that!

10 CONDITIONS OF BOOKING AND TRAVEL 2016

1 BOOKINGS a) All intending passengers should book at one of our agents or by telephone as much in advance as possible, as on certain excursions time limits apply, after which it may not be possible to accept any more bookings. b) It is advisable that the date and time of the return journey should be stated when booking and that this information is shown on the ticket.

2 CHILDREN a) Unless otherwise stated the words ‘child’ and ‘children’ apply to persons 3 years and over and less than 15 years of age. b) A child under 3 will be carried free provided they do not occupy a seat and are accompanied by a fare-paying adult. c) Except in special circumstances children under 12 will not be carried unaccompanied.

3 CANCELLATIONS The company reserves the right to cancel any excursion at any time, should the company see fit to do so, provided that all passengers booked on the excursion are given reasonable notice. Under such circumstances passengers will be entitled to a full refund.

4 TICKETS All tickets are non transferable and must be produced upon request to the driver or other authorised person(s).

5 REFUND APPLICATIONS – Made Through Reg’s Coaches Ltd only Any applications for refund received together with the ticket 14 days or more prior to the date of travel will qualify for a refund less 20% towards administration costs. Applications received less than 14 days before travel will not be considered except in the case of illness and supported by a medical certificate. In these cases the ticket holder will be allowed credit to the value of the ticket, for use within the current season subject to seats being available. No other applications for refund or credit will be allowed.

6 LUGGAGE Any luggage, pushchair or collapsible wheelchair will be conveyed subject to permission being obtained when booking and the ticket marked accordingly. The Company does not accept responsibility for any loss, damage or delay of any nature howsoever caused.

7 SMOKING Smoking is not permitted on any of our vehicles at any time.

8 ALCOHOL Alcohol is not to be consumed on any of our vehicles at anytime.

9 CARRIAGE OF PETS No pets may be carried on any of our excursions/tours with the exception of guide dogs for the blind and hearing dogs for the deaf.

10 RETURN TIMES These will be strictly adhered to. No refund will be made to any passengers who are left behind.

11 COMFORT STOPS - FOOD & DRINK Stops will be made where possible and all passengers are requested to assist the driver by strictly adhering to times allowed for stops. Any person(s) not returning to the vehicle on time may be left behind and in such cases no refund will be made. Food and drink may be consumed on the vehicle at the driver’s discretion.

12 FARES All fares quoted within this brochure do not include admission charges or meals unless otherwise stated.

13 ITINERARIES At the time of printing all details contained were correct. The company cannot be held responsible for any alterations made by a Third Party for any changes of times, entrance fees, dates or venues. Itineraries are for guidance only and may be varied at the company or driver’s discretion.

14 GENERAL The driver is permitted to refuse travel to any person(s) who is abusive or appears to be affected by drugs or alcohol, the company will not be liable for any refund.

15 FAILURE TO COMPLETE A JOURNEY The company does not hold itself responsible for any loss, damage, delay, detention, injury or other misadventure arising from any cause whatsoever, including cancellation, material alteration of a booking, breakdown, failure of any vehicle or from circumstances beyond the Company’s control. The company will of course make every effort to maintain services and fares as advertised, but reserves the right, as it shall consider necessary to amend the same without notice. Reg’s Coaches Ltd: 113/115 Codicote Road Welwyn AL6 9TY Phone: 01438 822000 FREEPHONE: 0800 0965650 e-mail [email protected] Web site www.regscoaches.co.uk