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Avanti Luxury Coach Travel

DAY EXCURSIONS

2016

Enjoyable days out all through the year Day trips to France and Belgium Major Attractions and Events Theatres Local Shows

Avanti Coach Travel, 26 Heath Way, Blofield, Norwich, NR13 4RS Tel: 01603 717488 Email: [email protected] www.avanticoachholidays.co.uk

BOOKING CONDITIONS AND OTHER INFORMATION

OFFICE HOURS: Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.

HOW TO BOOK: 1. Telephone Avanti on Norwich (01603) 717488 during office hours when your booking will be taken and, if requested, seat numbers allocated. We reserve the right to change seat numbers should circumstances make it necessary.

2. All excursions with the admission cost included are marked by an asterisk *. Bookings for these excursions remain provisional for up to fourteen days during which time full payment must be sent to Avanti Coach Travel, 26, Heath Way, Blofield, Norwich, NR13 4RS. A receipt will be sent to you by return. The booking will be cancelled after fourteen days if payment has not been received. Cheques for all excursions must be made payable to: “Avanti Coach Travel”.

3. The capital letter shown in brackets beside each excursion date indicates the pick-up time. Please refer to the timetable at the back of the brochure to match the letter with your pick-up point to find your pick-up time.

4. If you cancel your excursion booking within the seven days prior to the date of travel, you will be required to pay the full fare costs. However, the fare cost can be transferred to a new future booking. All refunds made in respect of cancellations by customers will be subject to a £2.00 administration charge. There will be no refund made for tickets which we have already paid for on your behalf in respect of admission to an attraction during an excursion, unless someone else is able to take your place.

5. The Company reserves the right to cancel an excursion at any time. In the event of cancellation by the Company, any monies that have been paid will be either refunded in full or transferred to a future booking.

6. You are recommended to obtain Travel Insurance for all excursions, especially those to France and Belgium. An annual policy offers best value.

7. Passports are required for all excursions to France and Belgium. Citizens of non-EC countries must have any necessary visas to enter each country visited.

8. Our coaches have reclining seats with generous leg room, seat belts and on-board toilet/washroom.

9. Smoking and the drinking of alcohol is strictly prohibited on the coaches. It is a legal requirement for passengers to wear seat belts during coach journeys.

10. Any subsequent changes or additions to the content of this brochure will be shown on our website, www.avanticoachholidays.co.uk or in our advertisements which appear regularly in certain local publications such as the Eastern Evening News, the Eastern Daily Press and The Advertiser.

DAY TRIPS FOR 2016 Bold type indicates those excursions for which further information is provided in this brochure

Tues 23rd Feb (C) Spingfields Shopping Village, Spalding £16.00 Thur 3rd March (C) Stowmarket - Market Day & Ipswich £15.00 Wed 9th March (B) Bury St Edmunds – Market Day £14.00 Thur 17th March (C) Wisbech Market Day & Kings Lynn £15.00 Tues 30th March (C) Cambridge £17.00 Wed 6th April (B) Bury St Edmunds – Market Day £15.00 Thur 7th April (X) The Stitching, Sewing & Hobbycrafts Show, ExCel, London £26.00 * Wed 13th April (D) Romford – Market Day £22.00 Tues 19th April (C) Springfields Shopping Village, Spalding £17.00 Thurs 21st April (B) Ipswich £16.00 Sun 24th April (E) OR London sightseeing £25.00 § Wed 27th April (C) Boston & Sutterton Church Flower Festival £18.00 Sun 1st May (E) Pashley Manor Gardens & Tulip Festival, near Royal Tunbridge Wells £35.00 * Wed 4th May (B) Bury St Edmunds Market Day £15.00 Sun 8th May (B) Gressenhall Museum of Norfolk Life & Taverham Garden Centre Adult £23.00 * Sen. Cit. £22.00 * * Thurs 12th May (C) Ely & Newmarket £17.00 § Fri 20th May (D) Stamford £21.00 Thur 26th May (D) Maldon Market Day & Cream Tea at Tiptree £26.00 * Fri 3rd June (C) Springfields & Quilt Show Springfields only £17.00 Pay on day entry to Quilt Show £5.00 Wed 8th June (B) Bury St Edmunds £15.00 Sun12th June (D) Woburn Abbey & Gardens Adult £33.00 * Sen. Cit. £31.50 * § Tues 14th June (D) Lincoln and The Poppy Wave at the Castle £21.00 Thur 16th June (C) Aldeburgh & Southwold £18.00 Sun 19th June (D) Wrest Park, near Bedford £30.00 * Wed 22nd June (D) St Albans – Market Day £24.00 Sun 26th June (B) Marks Hall Gardens & Arboretum, nr Colchester £26.00 * Tues 28th June (C) Hunstanton, Norfolk Lavender & afternoon cream tea at Bircham Mill £20.00 *

Thur 30th June (C) Wisbech Rose Fair & Dobbies Garden Centre,K.Lynn £20.00 Fri 1st July (D) Brick Lane Music Hall – “Summertime Showcase” and a Royal Cream Tea £58.00 * Sun 3rd July (D) RHS Garden Hyde Hall £28.00 * With RHS membership card £20.00 * * Tues 5th July (C) Cambridge £17.00 Thur 7th July (E) RHS Hampton Court Flower Show £49.00 * Sun 10th July (E) Gardens, Kew Palace & The Hive Adult £37.00 * Sen. Cit. £36.00 * Sun 10th July (E) Syon House & Gardens Adult £36.00 * Sen. Cit. £35.00 * Wed 13th July (B) Bury St Edmunds Market Day £15.00 Sun 17th July (C) River Deben Cruise & Felixstowe £27.00 * Wed 20th July (X) Cromer Pier Show – Sheringham a.m. £31.00 * § Wed 20th July (D) Newark-on-Trent on Market Day £21.00 Thur 21st July (C) Motown the Musical - Shaftesbury Theatre £65.00 * Thur 21st July (C) Beautiful, The Carole King Musical – Theatre £65.00 * Sun 24th July (E) Explore Greenwich £25.00 Wed 27th July (B) Sandringham Flower Show £28.00 * § Thur 28th July (X) Fakenham & Wells £16.00 Sun 31st July (E) RHS Garden Wisley £38.00 * Wed 3rd Aug (B) Bury St Edmunds Market Day £15.00 Sun 7th Aug (D) Skegness £21.00 Tues 9th Aug (C) & Gardens £30.00 * With Membership Card £18.00 * Tues 9th Aug (C) Saffron Waldon – Market Day £18.00 Thur 11th Aug (B) Ipswich £16.00 Tues 16th Aug (X) Summer Laughter Show - Gorleston Pavilion Theatre Morning visit to Gt.Yarmouth £28.00 * Thur 18th Aug (C) Springfields Shopping Village £17.00 Thur 1st Sept (C) Sudbury & Lavenham £18.00 Wed 7th Sept (B) Bury St Edmunds Market Day £15.00 Sun 11th Sept (C) Clacton & Walton-on-the-Naze £19.00

Wed 14th Sept (E) , State Rooms & exhibition “Ninety Years of Style from The Queen’s Wardrobe” Adult £45.00 * Sen. Cit. £43.00 * Wed 14th Sept (C) London Show “Funny Girl” - Savoy Theatre £69.00 * Wed 14th Sept (C) London Show “Kinky Boots” - £65.00 * § Fri 16th Sept (D) Stamford £21.00 Tues 20th Sept (X) The Thursford Collection & Sheringham £25.00 * Thur 22nd Sept (D) Bletchley Park, Milton Keynes £40.00 * Mon 26th Sept (D) St Ives on Market Day & Ely £20.00 Wed 28th Sept (E) The Adult £45.00 * Sen. Cit. £40.00 * Sun 2nd Oct (D) Burghley House & Flower Festival, near Stamford £33.00 * Wed 5th Oct (B) Bury St Edmunds Market Day £15.00 Tues 11th Oct (C) Colchester £18.00 Wed 19th Oct (D) Romford Market & Shopping Malls £22.00 Tues 25th Oct (C) Kings Lynn & Dobbies Garden Centre £15.00 Wed 2nd Nov (B) Bury St Edmunds Market Day £15.00 § Thur 3rd Nov (D) Nottingham £27.00 Tues 8th Nov (C) Cambridge £17.00 Thurs 17th Nov (B) Ely Cathedral Christmas Gift & Food Fair £21.00 * Ely only on Market Day £17.00 Sun 20th Nov (X) Sandringham Christmas Fair £20.00 * § Wed 23rd Nov (C) Rockingham Castle Victorian Christmas, 1849 £29.50 * Sat 26th Nov (B) Bury St Edmunds Christmas Fayre £16.00 Sun 27th Nov (D) Birmingham International Tattoo £50.00 * Tues 29th Nov (C) Springfields or Baytree Garden Centre & Springfields £17.00 Thur 1st Dec (D) Brick Lane Christmas Show and 3-course lunch £68.00 * § Sun 4th Dec (D) Melton Mowbray Victorian Christmas Fayre £24.00 Sun 11th Dec (X) Cromer Pier Christmas Spectacular £31.00 *

Letters in brackets indicate pick-up times as shown in timetable on inside back page.

Trip prices marked with an asterisk * to be paid within two weeks of booking.

Trips marked § will pick up in Hethersett, Wymondham & Attleborough when there is a minimum of 6 people booked from these areas.

EXCURSION INFORMATION

(X) Thursday 7th April The Stitching, Sewing & Hobbycrafts Show, ExCel, London This award-winning creative craft show has free workshops, demonstrations and talks including papercraft, jewellery making and needlework. £26.00 *

(E) Sunday 24th April Imperial War Museum OR London sightseeing This highly impressive museum with its newly constructed First World War Galleries, has the most comprehensive collection of First World War material in the world which contains weapons, uniforms, diaries and letters alongside photographs, art, film and interactive displays. There are also a number of other exhibitions including one on the Holocaust and another entitled “A Woman’s War” which explores the impact of the Second World War on women’s lives through the photography of Lee Miller, one of the top female photographers of the 20th century. All the museum’s other collections of exhibits, artefacts and films will all be on display as usual. Restaurant facilities are available at the Museum. £25.00

For London sightseeing, there will be drop-off and pick-up points at the Aldwych and on The Embankment near the Houses of Parliament. £25.00

(C) Wednesday 27th April Boston – Market Day & St Mary’s Church, Sutterton Flower Festival Enjoy more than three hours in the historic Lincolnshire town of Boston, where the famous market takes up most of the town square, before we stop off at St. Mary’s Church in Sutterton where their annual Flower Festival is held. This year’s theme is “Scarecrows Go To See”. Refreshments are available in the church and you can browse the various stalls which include books, plants, flowers and bric-a-brac. £18.00

(E) Sunday 1st May Pashley Manor Gardens & Tulip Festival near Royal Tunbridge Wells The Tudor and Georgian Pashley Manor, situated on the Kent/Sussex border, offers a sumptuous blend of romantic landscaping and artistic planting framed by fine old trees as well as fountains and ponds and a captivating exhibition of sculpture. With 2016 being VisitEngland’s “Year of the Garden”, there is no better garden than Pashley Manor that we could have chosen for our first garden visit of the year, especially at springtime. In late April and early May each year, visitors to Pashley’s Tulip Festival witness a superb display of 30,000 tulips which create a dazzling display of colour in every flower bed, border and pot. With over 100 varieties on show, you are bound to see many for the first time at this wonderful event, where the sheer volume and range of colours creates a mesmerising display. There are, of course, other flowers in bloom at Pashley at this time of year, including the magnolias with their rosy buds developing into cream and pink flowers and the fragrant and vibrant bluebells that will entice you to take a stroll down by the stream. Good homemade food is served in The Garden Room Cafe. £35.00 *

(B) Sunday 8th May Gressenhall Museum of Norfolk Life & Taverham Garden Centre Discover the history of rural Norfolk at this fascinating museum and traditional farm. Stroll through the galleries to find out about the tools and trades of Norfolk people and the work of the Women’s Land Army. You can browse around old village shops, stocked with household goods from times gone by and also see a re-creation of a 1930s cottage and wander through the delightful kitchen garden and traditional orchard. Weather permitting you may also like to enjoy the fresh air on a cart ride round the farm or a walk along the river. We make a stop at Taverham Garden Centre on the homeward journey for afternoon refreshments. Adult £23.00 * Sen. Cit £22.00 *

(D) Thursday 26th May Maldon & Cream Tea at Wilkin’sTiptree The ancient town of Maldon, situated on River Blackwater estuary, has a rich and varied history but is best-known today as the home to many of the remaining Thames Sailing Barges which cluster around the Hythe Quay. Moot Hall, with its balcony and pillars stretching across the pavement is the most striking building along High Street and you will find Maldon Museum by the main gates to Promenade Park. Maldon Market takes place every Thursday in the town centre.

This afternoon we visit Tiptree, where more than 130 years ago, Arthur Wilkin made the first famous “Tiptree” preserve at Trelands Farm. Today, Wilkin & Sons is still a family business and their products are sold in over 60 countries worldwide. The adjoining museum is packed with memorabilia and pictures giving an insight into preserve making over the last 100 years. You can look forward to an informative and enjoyable visit that includes a delicious cream tea – choice of tea or coffee, two scones, Tiptree jam and Cornish clotted cream! The well-stocked shop has every variety of Wilkins jams and marmalades as well as relishes, chutneys, jellies, sauces, honey and lemon curd. £26.00 *

(C) Friday 3rd June Springfields and Patchwork & Quilting Show Wonderful displays of quilts, patchwork and quilting supplier stands. There will also be quilting enthusiasts and personalities on hand to “show you how”. Workshops are available and can be booked at the show on a first come first served basis. Alternatively, you can enjoy around 4 ½ hours shopping at Springfields Shopping Village. Springfields shopping only £17.00 Pay on the day admission to Patchwork & Quilting Show £5.00

(D) Sunday 12th June Woburn Abbey & Gardens Woburn Abbey, set in a beautiful 3,000 acre deer park, has been home to the Dukes of Bedford for nearly 400 years. The Abbey has 22 splendid rooms to discover including the unique Grotto dating from the 1630’s, The State Apartments, the Holland Library and the Chinese Room with its highly decorative wallpaper. Your tour will cover three floors including the underground vaults housing the family’s gold and silver collection. You will also see one of the most impressive private art collections with more than 250 works of art on view. In the beautiful grounds there are informal gardens with lots of interesting features which include the Chinese Dairy, the Kitchen Garden, the Hornbeam Maze, the Aviary, the Rockery and Pavilion. Adult £33.00 * Sen. Cit. £31.50 *

(D) Tuesday 14th June Lincoln & The Poppy Wave at the Castle Enjoy a day in the City of Lincoln with the opportunity to see The Wave, one of two sculptures that were initially key elements in the “Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red” that was on show at The Tower of London in the autumn of 2014. The Wave, a sweeping arch of thousands of bright-red poppy heads which rose up to create an arch over the entrance to the Tower, is on display in the grounds of Lincoln Castle. Entry to the Castle is free and it also gives access to see the poppies and visit the Castle Shop and Cafe. However, there is an admission fee should you want to walk the Castle Walls, visit the Prison or see the Magna Carta. Visiting The Wave is optional, so with drop-offs and pick-ups in Lincoln by the Castle and Cathedral and also down by the Railway Station you can enjoy all or part of your day exploring the High Street. £21.00 *

(D) Sunday 19th June Wrest Park, near Bedford Wrest Park, situated to the south of Bedford, has 90 acres of magnificent gardens which were developed over more than 300 years and enhanced with charming architecture, statues, lakes, woodland and unexpected vistas. You can enjoy some of Capability Brown’s transformative work which was mainly to make the perimeter canals and water features appear more natural. During your visit stroll beside Long Water to the 18th century domed Archer Pavilion, once the ultimate garden dining room. Other delights to discover include the Bath House, a Chinese Temple, the Orangery, the Bowling Green House, a fountain and over 40 statues. There are two new additional features this year. First, an exhibition in the house showing how it served as the country’s original First World War convalescent home and second, celebrations for the 300th anniversary of Capability Brown’s birth which will include information, guided tours and demonstrations on his hydrology expertise. £30.00 *

(D) Wednesday 22nd June St Albans – Market Day St Albans is an outstanding English Cathedral City with a colourful history that can be seen in Roman remains and also in the beautiful medieval architecture. The city has superb shopping with many small independent shops amongst the High Street stores as well as an excellent range of cafes and restaurants. St Albans traditional market has been held since the 9th century and runs the full length of St Peter’s Street in the City Centre. A visit to St Albans Cathedral, which dominates the city’s skyline, is worth a visit and is best known for the shrine of St Alban, Britain’s first Christian Saint. The famous medieval Clock Tower on the high street dates back to the early 1400’s and is a Scheduled Ancient Monument. £24.00

(B) Sunday 26th June Marks Hall Gardens & Arboretum, near Colchester The Gardens and Arboretum feature a collection of flowers, shrubs and trees from all the temperate areas of the world set in more than 200 acres of historic landscape providing interest and enjoyment throughout the year. You can follow the paths through the Arboretum, where you can see beautiful vistas and a host of exotic trees from around the world. One of the highlights of any visit is the historic Walled Garden with its inspired combination of traditional and contemporary planting. The Visitor Centre, housed in a restored barn, offers information and a Shop and Tea Room serving morning coffee, light lunches and teas with homemade cakes is open all day. £26.00 *

(C) Tues 28th June Hunstanton, Norfolk Lavender & Afternoon Tea at Bircham Mill A lovely day out in West Norfolk starting with a morning visit to Hunstanton where you will have approximately 2 ½ hours free time before making a short visit to Norfolk Lavender. Our final visit of the day will be to Bircham Mill where you can enjoy a delicious cream tea which is included in the price of the tour. £20.00 *

(D) Friday 1st July Brick Lane Music Hall - “Summertime Showcase” & Royal Cream Tea The unique Brick Lane Music Hall in East London presents “Summertime Showcase” which will include a light-hearted review of the year plus plenty of the traditional music hall comedy and song. To mark the Queen’s 90th birthday this year, you will enjoy a delicious Royal Cream Tea during the interval. A great value for money afternoon with first class entertainment where fun and laughter definitely tops the bill. There will be a late morning visit to where you can obtain refreshments before we travel to the Music Hall. £58.00 *

PLEASE BOOK EARLY - Tickets for these shows are in great demand and can only be held for a short time.

(D) Sunday 3rd July RHS Garden Hyde Hall With sweeping panoramas, this lovely RHS garden in Essex is an inspiration to all visitors with its beautiful lawns, lily pond, raised beds and mixed borders. At the centre of the garden you will find intensely cultivated planting schemes that blend into the surrounding landscape to form a superb mix of horticulture which includes traditional rose gardens and herbaceous borders which provide year round colour and interest. Other features include the Hilltop Garden, the Mediterranean Dry Garden with its drought tolerant plants and the Courtyard Gardens which celebrate the ever-popular cottage garden style of planting. £28.00 * With RHS Membership Card £20.00 * £

(E) Thursday 7th July RHS Flower Show Every year, the spectacular Show Gardens have been the regular highlight at this dazzling summer flower show and this year there will be two new categories. The Capability Brown Gardens will celebrate the 300th anniversary of the birth of the 18th century landscape architect, and at the other end of the spectrum the City Garden category shows what can be achieved in a small outdoor space. Alongside the regular favourites such as the stunning floral displays, you can also enjoy talks and demonstrations by celebrity gardeners, and new for this year is the specially created Butterfly Dome with thousands of beautifully coloured free-flying butterflies from Indonesia and South America. There are many species to spot among the tropical vegetation so don’t forget your camera! The marvellous Floral Marquee showcases selected floral exhibitors and specialist nurseries with inspirational displays, whilst the Festival of Roses is yet another gloriously colourful highlight. £49.00 *

(E) Sunday 10th July Syon House and Gardens, near Kew The London home of the Duke of Northumberland, Syon House has some of Robert Adam’s finest interiors and is beautifully furnished throughout all the magnificent State and Private apartments. The spectacular Great Conservatory is the centre piece of the beautiful gardens which are surrounded by “Capability” Brown landscaped parkland adjoining the . Don’t miss the beautiful tree-lined lake which is a haven for wildlife, including terrapins! Adult £36.00 * Sen. Cit. £35.00 *

(E) Sunday 10th July , Kew Palace & The Hive Set in 300 acres beside the River Thames, Kew is home to the world’s largest and most diverse collection of plants with over 40,000 different species, as well as six magnificent glasshouses displaying plants from rainforest to desert. Other exhibitions and places of interest include the amazing Marianne North Gallery and Kew Palace with its recently discovered Georgian Kitchens. However, there are two new, spectacular attractions to enjoy at Kew this year. The Hive, which is a magnificent aluminium structure, standing 55 feet high and weighing 40 tons, is brought to life with hundreds of glowing LED lights, a beautiful symphony of orchestral sounds and an undercurrent of buzzes and pulses all of which are aimed at giving the visitor an insight into the ever-moving life of a bee colony and the vital role they play in feeding the planets population. The second new attraction is the stunning new double flower borders, said to be the largest in the world. Adult £37.00 * Sen. Cit. £36.00 *

(C) Sunday 17th July Felixstowe & River Deben Cruise A delightful two hour cruise on the River Deben, leaving Waldringfield at 11 am. Refreshments are available on board the boat. Following the cruise, there will be approximately three hours of free time in Felixstowe during the afternoon. £27.00 *

(X) Wednesday 20th July Cromer Pier Show Seaside Special – Show 1 Sit back and enjoy a wonderful blend of song and dance, amazing speciality acts and of course lots of seaside fun and laughter. Plenty of time in Cromer to enjoy lunch before the show. £31.00 *

(D) Wednesday 20th July Newark-on-Trent Newark is a delightful and historic market town in Nottinghamshire, situated close to the Lincolnshire border. Cromwell fought battles against the Royalists just outside the town and King John was poisoned and died at Newark Castle. The general market in Newark is held every Wednesday in one of the finest Georgian market squares in Britain and the Buttermarket in the centre of town houses an indoor shopping centre with a diverse range of shops. The new National Civil War Centre was opened in Newark in 2015 and is well worth a visit. It tells the complete history of the 17th century clash between Crown and Parliament, the deadliest war in British history. £21.00

(E) Sunday 24th July Explore Greenwich The Royal Observatory is a great place to start exploring Greenwich World Heritage Site. Situated on the edge of , from where there are amazing views, the Observatory is home to the Prime Meridian that was fixed here in 1884 and on top of the Observatory is the time-ball, which drops precisely at 1pm each day. This provided the first public time signal in the world in 1883 and Greenwich Mean Time is still used as a time reference worldwide. You can see the Prime Meridian and visit the Astronomy Centre free of charge. Also not to be missed are the and the Old Royal Naval College, both free to visit. There are ten free galleries to see at The National Maritime Museum and also a vast collection which includes artwork, maps and charts, memorabilia and thousands of other objects! The Old Royal Navy College, once a retirement home for sailors from the Royal Navy, is now used by the University of Greenwich and the Painted Hall is today one of the outstanding attractions of the college, which again is free to enter. If you have time you could also visit the , the world famous and only remaining tea clipper that visited every major port in the world through the course of her working life. The ship has been raised three meters in its dry dock allowing visitors the experience of walking under this legendary 19th century ship. There is an admission cost for Cutty Sark. £25.00

(B) Wednesday 27th July Sandringham Flower Show Probably the biggest and best flower show in East Anglia. Visit the stunning show gardens and displays by leading nurseries and enjoy horticultural talks by gardening experts. The show also includes over 200 trade, horticultural and charity stands, a craft marquee, steam fairground, a military band and great arena events. Admission to the show includes entrance to Sandringham Gardens, Museum and Church. £28.00 *

(E) Sunday 31st July RHS Garden Wisley The RHS Garden Wisley is one of only four gardens owned by the Royal Horticultural Society in England and is a pleasure to visit at anytime of the year. However, during July it is at its most colourful with an abundance of flowers and roses on display. This is one of the great gardens of the world and is home to one of the largest plant collections anywhere. With more than 25,000 different species in its 200 acres there is much for everyone to enjoy at this delightful garden. £38.00 *

(C) Tuesday 9th August Audley End House & Gardens Audley End is the best place in England to discover how a thriving country house once worked. Built in the 1600s and lived in until 1948, this Jacobean mansion was the Victorian home of Lord and Lady Braybrooke and it still has the original furniture, paintings and artifacts. After seeing the Great Hall, grand reception rooms, library and state bedroom you can explore the Service Wing and discover what life was like below stairs in the kitchen, scullery, dairy, laundry and nursery. The house is in a classic Capability Brown-style landscape which features expanses of gently rolling grassland, beautiful stretches of water with stone bridges and attractive clumps of trees. You can also visit the working stable block with its horses and wander around the vast gardens including the Walled Organic Kitchen Garden where Victorian varieties of fruit and vegetables are grown. £31.00 * With English Heritage Membership Card £18.00 *

(X) Tuesday 16th August Summer Laughter Show - Gorleston Pavilion Theatre Enjoy a fantastic afternoon of entertainment in this unique Edwardian theatre which offers a drinks service at your table throughout the performance! This colourful show is packed full of song and laughter. There will be approximately two hours of free time in Gt. Yarmouth before travelling to Gorleston. £28.00 *

(E) Wednesday 14th September Buckingham Palace & State Rooms “Fashioning a Reign: 90 Years of Style from The Queen’s Wardrobe” The State Rooms at the Palace were designed for monarchs to receive, reward and entertain their subjects and to receive visiting dignitaries on State and ceremonial occasions. In part, the 19th century State Rooms reflect the taste of King George IV, with many of the furnishings and works of art coming from , The King’s London home when he was Prince of Wales. However, the State Rooms are also furnished with many of the greatest treasures from the including priceless paintings, Canova sculpture and Sevres porcelain. Your visit to the State Rooms at Buckingham Palace will coincide with the largest ever exhibition of its kind that will chart significant events in The Queen’s life and the nation’s history through an unprecedented collection of dress, jewellery and accessories that were all designed for specific occasions from her childhood, to the present day. Exhibits from The Queen’s childhood, The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh’s wedding and the Coronation will all be represented. Adult £45.00 * Sen. Cit. £43.00 *

(X) Tuesday 20th September Sheringham & The Thursford Collection Your day begins with free time to explore Sheringham, where it is Market Day. In the afternoon we visit the superb Thursford Collection where the sights, sounds and sensations of the golden age of steam are never forgotten. Your admission ticket will allow you to enjoy four different parts of the collection. You can take a “fairground” ride on the carousels or gondola and in the museum you will experience the scale of steam power with the largest collection of traction engines in the world. You can also marvel at the original fairground sounds from the beautiful collection of mechanical organs. However, the highlight for many people will be sitting back and enjoying The Mighty Wurlitzer Show and the unique sounds of this amazing machine played by Robert Wolfe, one of the world’s leading theatre organists. Refreshments will be available in The Barn throughout the visit. £25.00 *

(D) Thursday 22nd September Bletchley Park, Milton Keynes Once Britain’s best kept secret, Bletchley Park is today a heritage site with listed buildings that have been restored and transformed back to their 1940’s appearance. You can explore some of the iconic World War Two Codebreaking Huts and Blocks to get an understanding of the astonishing achievements of the codebreakers whose work shortened the war by two years. Step back in time and enjoy clever recordings discreetly overheard around the site which reveal the stories of the remarkable 9,000 men and women who worked at Bletchley. The Block C Visitor Centre provides a welcoming entry into the park and the codebreaking Huts 3 and 6 are where Enigma messages sent by the Germans were decrypted. Hut 8 has interactive exhibitions demonstrating the different methods used by the Codebreakers. Hut 11 is where The Bombe was worked by the WRNS operators whilst in Hut 12 there is an exhibition of some of Alan Turning’s wartime notes that were found after the war. A number of film and TV productions have been filmed at Bletchley Park including “The Imitation Game” and “The Bletchley Circle”. £40.00 *

£ (D) Monday 26th September St Ives on Market Day & Ely St Ives is a very pleasant and historic riverside town, situated 12 miles to the west of Cambridge on the banks of the River Great Ouse. The town retains its original character and has become one of the most vibrant market towns in this part of the country. The centre of town has a good mix of independent traders and multinationals and regular markets are held every Monday and Friday. A focal point in the town is the splendid 15th century bridge with its built in Anglo Saxon Chapel – one of only three such surviving bridges in England. We return to Norfolk via Ely where there will be an afternoon stop for sightseeing and refreshments. £20.00

(E) Wed 28th September The Tower of London Enjoy a fascinating day at the Tower of London, discovering its 900 year history as a royal palace and fortress, prison and place of execution, mint, arsenal, zoo and Jewel House. There are no less than eight major attractions, including the Crown Jewels, the White Tower Armoury, The Bloody Tower, Traitor’s Gate and The Wall Walk. The Yeoman Warder Guided Tours are very popular and you can join one of these famous tours when the warder (popularly known as a Beefeater) will entertain you with tales of intrigue, imprisonment, execution and torture! Adult £45.00 * Sen. Cit. £40.00 *

(D) Sunday 2nd October Burghley House Flower Festival Burghley is one of the largest and grandest houses of the first Elizabethan Age and this year’s Flower Festival will transform the magnificent State Rooms with beautiful floral displays all created by local flower societies who take their inspiration for the floral arrangements from the Royal households of Europe in celebration of the Queen’s 90th birthday. In the Great Hall you will also see a display of the artwork of the Leicestershire Society of Botanical Illustrators. In addition, the State Rooms will have countless beautiful treasures on display that were all acquired by the Cecil family over more than 300 years. Expert guides will be on hand in each room to help with any questions that you may have or you may wish to hire an audio guide that provides stories, facts and figures on Burghley and its rich history. Make time to enjoy the gardens before you leave and perhaps take a walk through the historic parkland with its herd of fallow deer. £33.00 *

(B) Thursday 17th November Ely Cathedral Christmas Gift & Food Fair Ely’s magnificent Cathedral, dating back over 1300 years, is the venue for Ely’s Christmas Gift and Food Fair. The Cathedral provides a unique and atmospheric venue for the Fair and the quality and individuality of the goods and exhibitors promises to make this one of East Anglia’s best Christmas shopping experiences for 2016.The bustling Ely Market is also being held in the city centre throughout the day. Ely Cathedral Christmas Gift & Food Fair £21.00 * Ely – travel only £17.00

(X) Sunday 20th November Sandringham Christmas Fair This popular event returns to Sandringham Park, bringing the opportunity to shop for all your Christmas foods and gifts. The hugely popular Food Hall, where “try before you buy” is the norm, will have hundreds of tasty delights on offer, including cheeses and wines. Visit the Craft Pavilion and watch as the various craftspeople demonstrate their skills as wood turners, potters, sculptors, spinners and weavers, artists, jewellers and glass-blowers. Quality Country Gifts have exhibitors at all the top shows and in this area you will find all types of country wear as well as gifts, toys, clothes, bags, slippers, boots etc. There is also a variety of entertainment when you need a break from shopping! £20.00 *

(C) Wednesday 23rd November Rockingham Castle, Christmas Eve 1849 & Stamford This re-creation of a grand Victorian Christmas at Rockingham Castle is a magical and popular event. The setting is Christmas Eve 1849 and the Castle is decorated to help you step back in time to a thoroughly Victorian Christmas. The fires are lit, the food prepared and the Great Hall table is laid for a sumptuous Christmas dinner. Guided tours in period costume take place throughout the day. A wealth of beautifully lit Christmas trees welcome you into the Castle Courtyard where the Castle Gift Shop is stacked full of Christmas ideas for friends & family and the Castle restaurant is open for afternoon tea. There will be a stop for an early lunch in Stamford on the way to Rockingham Castle. £29.50 *

(B) Saturday 26th November Bury St. Edmunds Christmas Fayre The historic centre of Bury St. Edmunds is transformed into a traditional Christmas Market with colourful stalls selling local produce and crafts. The Angel Hill area is the ideal location for this traditional Christmas Fayre which includes fairground rides and on-stage and street entertainment. £16.00

(D) Sunday 27th November Birmingham International Tattoo World class performers join local groups to create Britain’s biggest indoor international tattoo. You will enjoy marching bands, a massed parade of standard bearers and lots of exciting displays before this three hour spectacle culminates with the Grand Finale featuring all 1000 performers. £50.00 *

(C) Tuesday 29th November Springfields only or Baytree & Springfields This discount shopping village is the ideal place for Christmas shopping. With over 50 shops including M & S, Clark’s and Pavers there is plenty of choice and with a level site and every shop floor on ground level you can enjoy an effortless day’s shopping. You will also have the option of spending 1 ½ hours at Baytree, which will be beautifully decorated and stocked for Christmas. £17.00

(D) Thursday 1st December Brick Lane Music Hall – Vincent’s Christmas Wonderland with Three Course Christmas Lunch Brick Lane Music Hall in East London is a totally unique venue which offers traditional music hall shows with a great variety of music, song and laughter. This terrific Christmas show is no exception and offers first class entertainment with plenty of opportunity for audience participation. Prior to the show, you will enjoy a three course Christmas Lunch at 1pm. £68.00 *

PLEASE BOOK EARLY Tickets for these shows are in great demand and can only be held for a few weeks.

(D) Sunday 4th December Melton Mowbray Victorian Christmas Fayre This excellent Christmas Fayre is centred around the Market Place but you will also find lots of festive stalls and entertainment in several of the other streets around the town centre. The Christmas Tree Festival in St. Mary’s Church is quite spectacular with more than 200 decorated trees on display. £24.00

(X) Sunday 11th December Cromer Pier Christmas Spectacular Sit back and enjoy a festive blend of song and dance, amazing speciality acts and of course plenty of seaside fun and laughter. £31.00 *

THURSFORD CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR

We will be able to offer a choice of matinee and evening performances in late November and December. However, bookings will not be taken before 1st July 2016 when the confirmed performance dates, times and ticket prices will be known. Groups of 10 or more people can register their requirements prior to this date, but no confirmation of group bookings will be given before 1st July 2016.

London Shows

(C) Thursday 21st July Motown the Musical – Shaftsbury Theatre (3:00 pm show) This new West End production, with music and lyrics from the legendary Motown catalogue, follows the brilliant career of Berry Gordy, the founder of the American record label. The story begins in 1983, on the evening of the 25th anniversary celebration of Motown, with Berry Gordy looking back on his career. After a few years working in a car factory in Detroit, he set his sights on founding a music-making factory and, with an 800 dollar loan from his family he turned his dreams into reality. Over the years, Gordy was responsible for discovering and launching the careers of Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Smokey Robinson and Marvin Gaye. Featuring a 16-piece orchestra, this fabulous show features over 50 Motown classics including Ain’t No Mountain High Enough, I’ll Be There, Dancing In The Street, My Girl and For Once In My Life. £65.00 *

(C) Thursday 21st July Beautiful - The Carol King Musical – Aldwych Theatre (2:30 pm show) Beautiful tells the inspiring story of Carole King’s remarkable rise to stardom, from being part of a hit song-writing team with her husband Gerry Goffin, to her relationship with fellow writers and finally becoming one of the most successful solo acts in pop music history. She fought her way into the record industry as a teenager, selling her first hit “Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow” when she was just seventeen. By the age of twenty she was writing for some of the biggest performers of the time, including The Drifters, The Shirelles, Bobby Vee, Aretha Franklin and The Monkeys and the show will include many of their top hits such as “You’ve Got A Friend”, “Take Good Care Of My Baby”, “Up On The Roof”, “Locomotion” and “You Make Me Feel Like A Natural Woman”. However, her greatest challenge was to find her own true voice and step into the spotlight singing hits such as “It Might As Well Rain Until September”. £65.00 *

(C) Wednesday 14th September Funny Girl – Savoy Theatre (2:30 pm show) Funny Girl, a bittersweet musical drama, promises to be the must-see musical of 2016, with the brilliant, multi award-winning stage and screen star Sheridan Smith playing Fanny Brice in the leading role. Since opening on Broadway in 1964, the show has become synonymous with the original star Barbara Streisand but Sheridan Smith is a joy to watch as she makes Streisand’s role her own. The first revival of this music classic tells the story of a talented star from Brooklyn whose vocal talents and comedic ability see her rise from music hall singer to Broadway star and follows her tempestuous and doomed relationship with her manager Nick Arnstein. Funny Girl exhibits real class and features some of the most iconic songs in film and theatre, including “People” and “Don’t Rain On My Parade”. Sheridan Smith as Funny Girl might make you cry but she will certainly also make you laugh so don’t miss out and book your tickets as soon as possible! £69.00 *

(C) Wednesday 14th September Kinky Boots – Adelphi Theatre (2:30 pm show) “Hilarious, heart-warming and uplifting” is how one critic has described this latest musical to hit London, following on from its highly successful two-year runin New York where it won Grammy and Tony Awards. Inspired by true events, and based on the 2005 comedy film about a son who reluctantly inherits its father’s shoe factory, this joyous musical takes you from the factory floor to the glamorous catwalks of Milan. Charlie price, the factory owner trying to live up to his father’s legacy and save the business from bankruptcy, finds help and inspiration in the unlikely but spectacular form of Lola, a fabulous entertainer in need of some sturdy new stilettos! This unlikely pair find that they have much in common and discover that when you change your mind, you can change the world. £65.00 *

EARLY BOOKING ESSENTIAL FOR ALL SHOWS

Avanti Coach Holidays 2016

MAY MYSTERY TOUR Saturday 7th May to Tuesday 10th May - £240.00 (4 days)

THE AUSTRIAN LAKES SALZBURG & THE EAGLE’S NEST Sunday 15th May to Sunday 22nd May - £545.00 (8 days)

STEAM BACK TO THE 1940s ON THE EAST LANCASHIRE RAILWAY Sunday 29th May to Wednesday 1st June - £235.00 (4 days)

JUNE MYSTERY TOUR Friday 3rd June to Monday 6th June - £240.00 (4 days)

COASTS AND TOWNS OF NORTH & SOUTH DEVON Monday 13th June to Friday 17th June - £325.00 (5 days)

RIVER THAMES, BLENHEIM PALACE MAPLEDURHAM & SAVILL GARDEN Friday 24th June to Monday 27th June - £275.00 (4 days)

CHARMING TENBY & THE PEMBROKESHIRE COAST Sunday 3rd July to Thursday 7th July - £320.00 (5 days)

THE SCENIC ISLE OF WIGHT Monday 11th July to Friday 15th July - £345.00 (5 days)

NORTHUMBERLAND, CUMBRIA & THE SCOTTISH BORDERS Sunday 24th July to Friday 29th July - £355.00 (6 days)

GARDENS OF YORKSHIRE AND THE WORLD OF JAMES HERRIOT Tuesday 2nd August to Saturday 6th August - £335.00 (5 days)

LIVERPOOL, A MAGICAL MYSTERY TOUR & MANCHESTER SHIP CANAL Sunday 14th August to Thursday 18th August - £365.00 (5 days)

BEST OF CORNWALL’S COAST & GARDENS Monday 5th September to Friday 9th September - £359.00 (5 days)

THE SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS FORT WILLIAM, LOCH NESS, GLENCOE & THE ISLE OF SKYE Sunday 18th September to Saturday 24th September - £520.00 (7 days)

COSTA BRAVA, BARCELONA & TRADITIONAL SPAIN Sunday 1st October to Saturday 8th October - £550.00 (8 days)

THE LAKES IN AUTUMN & AFTERNOON TEA IN THE BALLROOM Monday 17th October to Friday 21st October - £310.00 (5 days)

BATH, GLASTONBURY AND WESTONBIRT ARBORETUM Monday 24th October to Friday 28th October - £295.00 (5 days)

A TASTE OF CHRISTMAS ON THE ISLE OF WIGHT Monday 14th November to Friday 18th November - £280.00 (5 days)

TURKEY & TINSEL IN PAIGNTON Monday 21st November to Friday 25th November - £295.00 (5 days)

BOURNEMOUTH AT CHRISTMAS Friday 23rd December to Tuesday 27th December – £435.00 (5 days)

Prices shown are per person sharing a twin or double room. Single supplements will apply to certain holidays.

Holiday prices include excursions and admission costs to local attractions as described in our holiday brochure.

Full holiday details are shown in our 2016 Holiday Brochure, which is available on request, or you can see them on our website.

SHOPPING DAY-TRIPS TO FRANCE AND BELGIUM

2016 Thursday 31st March Adinkerke and Cité Europe £46.00 Thursday 28th April Adinkerke and Cité Europe £46.00 ** Monday 23rd May Adinkerke and Cité Europe ** £46.00 Monday 20th June Adinkerke and Cité Europe £46.00 Monday 18th July Adinkerke and Cité Europe £46.00 **Monday 12th September Adinkerke and Cité Europe ** £46.00 Thursday 13th October Adinkerke and Cité Europe £46.00 Thursday 10th November Adinkerke and Cité Europe £46.00 ** Thursday 8th December Adinkerke and Cité Europe ** £46.00 2017 Thursday 26th January Adinkerke and Cité Europe £46.00 Thursday 23rd February Adinkerke and Cité Europe £46.00

NB. Following the crossing to France the coach goes first to Cité Europe for approx 1 ½ hours, then to Adinkerke. From there the coach travels directly to the ferry at Calais except on the dates marked ** when the coach returns to Cité Europe for any passengers not visiting Adinkerke.

Channel crossings will be by P & O Ferry Each passenger’s first name, surname and date of birth are now required before departure. Please provide this information when booking.

Each person travelling must have a valid passport.

EUROPEAN HEALTH INSURANCE AND TRAVEL INSURANCE It is recommended that each person travelling to France & Belgium has Travel Insurance and the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC). The EHIC entitles you to reduced cost, and sometimes free, health treatment under the same terms as people that live in the country you are visiting. The EHIC is not a substitute for travel insurance as it may not cover all health costs and never covers repatriation costs in the event of illness or injury. You should therefore have travel insurance cover in addition to the EHIC as state-provided treatment in some EC Countries may not cover all treatments that you would receive free of charge from the N.H.S.

Your Travel Insurance should also cover the loss or theft of personal items including items purchased during the excursion. Please ensure that you obtain and keep all receipts for purchases made during your trip.

TIMETABLE

Route Category Pick-up Points (A) (B) (C) (D) (E)

Brundall, Cucumber Lane/Beverley 8:40 8:10 7:40 7:10 6:40 Road

Blofield, opposite layby before 8:45 8:15 7:45 7:15 6:45 traffic lights

Blofield Heath, Tamarind 8:50 8:20 7:50 7:20 6:50

Salhouse, nr. Station Road 9:00 8:30 8:00 7:30 7:00 junction

Rackheath, Fish Shop, Vera Road 9:05 8:35 8:05 7:35 7:05

Plumstead Road East, Bus Stop 9:12 8:42 8:12 7:42 7:12 nr. Frying Machine & shops

Plumstead Road Bus Stop, 9:15 8:45 8:15 7:45 7:15 Heartsease P.H.

Bishop Bridge Road/Riverside 9:20 8:50 8:20 7:50 7:20 Road, Bus Stop (opp. shops)

Budgens, Prince of Wales Road 9:25 8:55 8:25 7:55 7:25

John Lewis, All Saints Green side 9:30 9:00 8:30 8:00 7:30

Hethersett – Bus stop opposite 9:45 9:15 8:45 8:15 7:45 New Road

Wymondham – Bus stop, Waitrose 9:52 9:22 8:52 8:22 7:52

Wymondham – Morrisons 9:55 9:25 8:55 8:25 7:55

Wymondham – Avenue Road 10:00 9:30 9:00 8:30 8:00

Attleborough – Queen’s Square 10:10 9:40 9:10 8:40 8:10

Attleborough – Snooker Club 10:15 9:45 9:15 8:45 8:15

(X) = To be confirmed when booking.

Keep a note overleaf of your trips booked for 2016

AVANTI TRIPS BOOKED 2016 Date Destination Date Destination

COACH SEATING PLAN

4 8 12 16 20 Toilet 28 32 36 40 44 48 3 7 11 15 19 27 31 35 39 43 47

2 6 10 14 18 22 24 26 30 34 38 42 46 1 5 9 13 17 21 23 25 29 33 37 41 45