ALL IN A DAY 2012

www.andrews-of-tideswell.co.uk

Quality days out with an award-winning company! ANDREW’S ALL-IN-A-DAY 2012

WELCOME TO ALL-IN-A-DAY BROCHURE

Dear Valued Clients, Welcome to our 2012 Day Excursion brochure. We have included several destinations as a As always, we have endeavoured to provide a direct result of customer suggestions, and we wide variety of day trips to suit all ages and always welcome customer feedback. If you interests. have any ideas of your own, please feel free to let us know. Seaside resorts, gardens and gardening shows, fascinating cathedral cities and visits to historic We continue to build and try to improve on our houses in some of the most beautiful areas of quality service and value for money day trips England and Wales are included, alongside air and offer an excellent selection of local pick- shows, special events and concerts. You will up points. find days out for the whole family, shopping Travelling on quality coaches, with highly days, special interest days – treat yourself to a qualified, smart and caring drivers, will add a memorable day out. special touch to your day out. New destinations have been added and some Thank you for travelling with us in 2011 and old favourites have been retained, so we hope we hope that we will see you all again soon. you will enjoy our 2012 programme. ANDREW’S OF TIDESWELL LTD

We offer over 90 pick-up points in and around Derbyshire and Sheffield and these are listed on page 5. Our office is situated at our business premises at the junction of the A623 and the B6049 just outside Tideswell, where we have ample FREE PARKING (cars parked at owners risk) should you wish to leave your car whilst on one of our excursions.

OFFICE OPENING HOURS: Monday to Friday 9.00am - 5.30pm For reservations please telephone 01298 871222 or e-mail: [email protected]

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TRAVEL. The ticket will be evidence that the HOW TO BOOK passenger accepts these booking conditions. Tickets are valid only for that date and journey stated Booking a Day Excursion with Andrew’s has never thereon. Tickets can be purchased from Andrew’s of been easier - simply telephone our office or e-mail us Tideswell Ltd. or from one of our Agents and must be to make your reservation. Provisional bookings are presented to the driver on each day excursion. held for 7 days only. CANCELLATION Payment must be made within If you wish to cancel, the Company is under no seven days of the reservation and obligation to make a refund but, providing you cancel 1 can be made by cheque, credit or no later than THREE WORKING DAYS before departure we may, without obligation, refund any money paid, debit card over the telephone or by less £5.00 per passenger cancellation and less any calling in at our office. Please make costs of admission, meal etc., if such proves cheques payable to: ANDREW’S OF irrecoverable by us. The company may change TIDESWELL LTD. excursion or tour route or itinerary, but not the We must insist that we receive payment from departure time or the general destination or purpose without notice. In the event of a change of the you within seven days or your reservation will 2 general destination or purpose the customer may be automatically cancelled. cancel up to three working days before departure to On receipt of your payment, a travel ticket will obtain full refund of all monies paid, which shall be the be issued for all reservations. All entrance, limit of the Company’s liability. 3 concert or theatre tickets will be given to you MEETING FRIENDS when you board the coach on the day of travel. We always try to park in the best central place but it is not always possible. For customers wishing to meet friends we Please ring our office for your confirmed pick- strongly advise that arrangements are made to meet at a 4 up time two days before departure. suitable well-known landmark. DISABLED PASSENGERS IMPORTANT NOTES FOR DAY Some excursions involve long journeys and lengthy EXCURSIONS walking, and some visitor attractions may have stairs and no lifts. We make a special effort to help disabled GENERAL CONDITIONS customers to travel on our day excursions, and if you These conditions apply to any excursion advertised in tell us about your disability when you book, it will help this brochure or otherwise, providing overnight us to help you. Transportation of wheelchairs and accommodation is not included. Tickets are issued on scooters is at the passenger’s own risk and we cannot behalf of Andrew’s of Tideswell Ltd., Anchor Garage, be held responsible for any damage to them. Tideswell, Buxton, Derbyshire SK17 8RB. Passengers must be able to assemble and dismantle NO SMOKING their own scooters (into no more than 5 pieces) and Smoking is not permitted on any Andrew’s of each piece must weigh no more than 40lbs. Tideswell day excursion coaches for the best interest ANIMALS and travelling comfort of all our passengers. We will No animals shall be carried on the company’s coaches, make regular stops en-route. except one guide dog/hearing dog per passenger. RESERVED SEATS TERMS OF GUARANTEE Seats are reserved at the time of booking and EARLY We guarantee that once you have booked we will not BOOKING is advised if particular seats are required, cancel the excursion unless caused by events beyond but Andrew’s reserve the conditional right to alter our control. These shall include technical problems seating arrangements where necessary for with transport, withdrawal or changes to facilities at operational reasons, though this will be avoided as far destination, industrial disputes, war, or threat of war, as possible. riots and civil strife, terrorist activity, natural disaster, RESPONSIBILITY/LIABILITY fire, withdrawal of services or route, admission or We do not exclude or limit liability to our clients for other services, sickness, breakdown, weather or any negligence of our agents or employees. However, we other unpredictable events. We reserve the right to do not accept any liability for any actions or omissions withdraw any excursions on which a few bookings only of those involved in your travel arrangements, over have been made or to use a Mercedes mini-coach. whom we have no direct control, and who are not Where numbers exceed our standard seating capacity employed by us as our employees or agents. The we may use our 74-seater double decker coach. company shall not be liable for loss or additional OUTWARD DEPARTURES expense caused by delay resulting from events beyond As we offer over 90 pick-up points in and around the its control. Peak District, the travelling time prior to departure TICKETS can sometimes be rather drawn out for some Every passenger must possess an authorised ticket, passengers. We therefore try to minimise this by using which MUST HAVE BEEN PAID FOR IN ADVANCE OF feeder vehicles, which meet up with the main coach at designated points.

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TWO CENTRE EXCURSIONS WHAT TIME OF DAY DOES THE EXCURSION DEPART? Some excursions will be operating two centre Each day excursion has a pick-up code for either an destinations. For example the Legoland coach will Extra Long Day (ELD), a Long Day (LD), a Normal Day also drop off and pick-up at Windsor, the Lowry coach (ND), a Short Day (SD), a Half-Day (HD) or a Special will also take passengers to the Trafford Centre and Time (ST). Chester and Chester Zoo will be the same coach. All The chart below gives you an estimation of the times the two centre excursions have been designed so that for each code. the two destinations are close together and will For example a Short Day (SD) finishes picking-up by hopefully not cause major delays to the destination 10.00. you have chosen. WHAT DIRECTION WILL WE BE GOING? DEPARTURES ON HOMEWARD JOURNEY To help you understand the direction that the Most tours will depart on the homeward journey at excursion pick-ups will take we have given each one a 1630 /1700 with the exception of London, which Route Code. There are North West (NW), West (W), usually returns at 1900. However, at the discretion of South (S) and North East (NE). Each day excursion can the driver, this timing may be altered. have up to two feeder vehicles plus the main coach. FARES For example, if you look at the Example of Routes The fares shown are for Adults, Children 4-14 below and your day excursion is a pick-up LD route S inclusive and Senior Citizens. There are some tours then your pick-ups will finish at Matlock at 0800. where no reductions are made. Children up to 3 years The Example of Routes do not show all pick-up points, of age travel free but are not allocated a seat on the but are a guide only as to the direction you will be coach. travelling. To find your nearest pick-up point please LATE BOOKINGS check the PICK-UP POINTS listed opposite. The day excursion pick-up times are scheduled three WHAT TIME WILL I BE PICKED UP? working days prior to travel. We therefore regret that To enable us to offer a more personal service, we do should a late booking i.e. two days before, be made, not provide you with an exact pick-up time until two we cannot guarantee all the pick-up points, unless the working days prior to travel. This is advantageous to point is already scheduled for a pick-up. you the customer as it minimises the length of time that the pick-ups take.

EXAMPLE OF ROUTES North West Excursions Hope Valley Sheffield

New Mills Chapel Tideswell Chesterfield

EXAMPLE OF PICK-UP CODES AND TIMES Buxton Bakewell Matlock North East Excursions Code Day Finish Pick-up Pick-ups between Sheffield ELD Extra Long Day 0700hrs 0530-0700hrs Hope Valley LD Long Day 0800hrs 0630-0800hrs Chesterfield ND Normal Day 0900hrs 0730-0900hrs Chapel Tideswell Matlock SD Short Day 1000hrs 0830-1000hrs New Mills Buxton HD Half Day 1100hrs 0930-1100hrs West Excursions ST Evening, Late Afternoon, Theatre - Special Times Sheffield Please ring for your confirmed pick-up time two days before travelling New Mills Hope Valley Chesterfield

NEED A Chapel Tideswell Matlock PRESENT FOR Buxton Bakewell SOMEBODY? South Excursions New Mills Sheffield £5, £10, £20 or £50 gift vouchers are Chapel Hope Valley Chesterfield

available from our Buxton Tideswell office, or just Bakewell telephone and we’ll Matlock Alfreton send them to you. You can specify your Please note that the examples above are only for directional purposes. choice of Day Tour or Holiday if you prefer the value not to be shown. We offer over 90 pick-up points.

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PICK-UPS WHERE WILL I JOIN THE COACH? We offer over 90 pick-up points in and around the Peak District, a list of which you will find below. We will pick you up at any of these points on all Day Excursions. PICK-UP POINTS ALFRETON Services A38 - FAIRFIELD St. Peters Church/Hawthorn Farm Southbound excursions only Swinton Insurance ASHFORD Ashford Arms FOOLOW The Bulls Head BAKEWELL Bridge St (Bus Stop) FURNESS VALE Soldier Dick/Post Office Total Petrol Station GLOSSOP Passengers must make their own Lakeside (A6) way to Hayfield Bus Station Haddon Rd (A6) GRINDLEFORD Mount Pleasant BAMFORD Rising Sun Sir William Bus Terminus Gt. HUCKLOW Telephone Box Derwent Gt. LONGSTONE The Crispin BASLOW Church HARPUR HILL Trent Avenue Fischers Parks Inn Nether End Haslin Roundabout BRADWELL Memorial Hall HATHERSAGE George Hotel Valley Lodge/Shoulder of Mutton HAYFIELD Bus Terminus Bottom of Gore Lane Bus Stop HOPE Post Office BROUGH Travellers Rest HORWICH END Post Office BURBAGE Duke of York LITTON School Front BUXTON Potters Shop MATLOCK Co-op Market Place Gas House Cottages Haddon Hall Apartments NEW MILLS Fire Station Portland Lodge Peveril Gardens CALVER Shoe Factory Bus Station Craft Centre PEAK DALE The Club Church New Street CASTLETON Bus Terminus PEAK FOREST The Church CHAPEL End of Crossings Road (Invadex) PRIESTCLIFFE The Ditch Town Hall ROWSLEY The Peacock New Inn East Lodge Hotel Front of Pack Horse/Sheriton SHEFFIELD Interchange Stand E5/E6, Pond Hill CHELMORTON End Ditch Road (A5270) Ecclesall Terminus - Knowle Lane End Common Lane (A5270) Banner Cross - Katie Peckett Florist CHESTERFIELD Town Hall Front Steps Woodseats - Big Tree Brampton Terminus/Stephenson Court Meadowhead - Hunston Ave jct. CHINLEY The Squirrel Meadowhead Rd DARLEY DALE Northwood Lane SPARROW PIT Wanted Inn Whitworth Institute STONEY MID Chip Shop Hooley Estate Trinkey Lane Broadwalk TADDINGTON The Queens The Grouse Waterloo Hotel DISLEY The Rams Head - NW Excursions only TIDESWELL Gas House DORE Soluna Causeway Shops Fountain Square DOVE HOLES Brick Row Bus Stop The George Kays Layby Anchor Garage 30mph sign WARDLOW Phone Box DRONFIELD Green Lane WHALEY BRG Jodrell Arms EYAM The Square Board Inn Royal Oak YOULGREAVE Village Hall New Close The George LATE BOOKINGS The day excursion pick-up times are scheduled three working days prior to travel. We therefore regret that should a late booking i.e. two days before, be made, we cannot guarantee all the above pick-up points, unless the point is already scheduled.

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Date Destination Pick-up Adult OAP Child Page MARCH Thur 1st Kew & Orchid Nursery Tour ELD S £45.50 £43.50 £24.00 16 Tues 6th Oliver! – Manchester Palace Theatre ST NW £63.50 £63.50 £57.50 19 Sat 10th Crufts 2012 LD S £42.00 £37.00 £29.00 13 Wed 14th The Lowry * SD NW £22.00 £21.50 £17.00 17 Wed 14th Imperial War Museum North * SD NW £22.00 £21.50 £17.00 15 Sat 17th London * ELD S £28.00 £27.50 £19.00 16 Sat 17th Ideal Home Show – Earls Court * ELD S £39.00 £38.50 £19.00 15 Sat 24th Sewing for Pleasure – NEC LD S £35.00 £33.50 £19.00 19 APRIL Mon 2nd Royal Armouries ND NE £22.50 £22.00 £17.00 18 Thur 5th Severn Valley Railway LD S £44.00 £42.00 £27.50 19 Tues 10th Whitby LD NE £25.50 £25.00 £17.00 21 Thur 12th Chester * ND NW £24.50 £24.00 £17.00 12 Thur 12th Chester Zoo * ND NW £41.00 £39.00 £30.00 12 Sat 14th Grand National - Aintree ND NW £45.00 £45.00 £19.00 14 £71.00 £71.00 £39.00 14 Wed 18th Fred Dibnah Heritage Centre SD NW £36.00 £35.50 £22.50 14 Fri 20th Liverpool * ND NW £23.50 £23.00 £17.00 16 Fri 20th Albert Dock * ND NW £23.50 £23.00 £17.00 10 Mon 23rd Blossom Trail ND S £27.50 £27.00 £19.00 11 Wed 25th Dancing on Ice – Sheffield Arena ST NE £64.00 £64.00 £58.00 19 Thur 26th London ELD S £28.00 £27.50 £19.00 16 Sat 28th Harrogate * ND NE £25.00 £24.50 £17.00 14 Sat 28th Harrogate Spring Flower Show * ND NE £38.50 £38.00 £17.00 14 Mon 30th The Staffordshire Hoard SD W £22.00 £21.50 £17.00 20 MAY Wed 2nd Phantom of the Opera – Manchester ST NW £68.50 £68.50 £62.50 19 Thur 3rd Sandringham LD S £39.00 £36.50 £25.00 19 Sat 5th Spalding Flower Parade ND S £31.00 £29.50 £17.00 20 Tues 8th Evesham and Cotswold Railway ND S £43.50 £43.00 £35.00 13 Wed 9th London * ELD S £28.00 £27.50 £19.00 16 Wed 9th Thames Afternoon Tea Cruise * ELD S £57.50 £57.00 £39.00 21 Fri 11th Ludlow LD W £25.00 £24.50 £17.00 17 Sun 13th Durham * LD NE £28.00 £27.50 £19.00 13 Sun 13th Beamish * LD NE £44.00 £40.50 £29.00 11 Mon 14th Presteigne and Hergest Croft LD W £31.00 £30.50 £17.00 18 Wed 16th Chipping Campden and Hidcote Manor ND S £35.50 £35.00 £24.00 12 Sat 19th Hay-on-Wye LD W £26.50 £26.00 £19.00 15 Mon 21st York ND NE £25.00 £24.50 £17.00 21 Wed 23rd Portmeirion LD NW £35.00 £34.50 £24.00 18 Fri 25th Chelsea Flower Show ELD S £77.00 £76.50 £68.00 12 Sun 27th Lindisfarne ELD NE £28.00 £27.50 £19.00 15 Mon 28th London * ELD S £28.00 £27.50 £19.00 16 Mon 28th Tower of London * ELD S £46.00 £43.00 £29.00 21 Thur 31st Castle Howard ND NE £38.00 £35.50 £24.50 12 * Denotes two centre excursion

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Date Destination Pick-up Adult OAP Child Page JUNE Fri 1st Foulridge Canal Cruise and lunch ND NW £39.00 £38.50 £31.00 14 Sun 3rd Scarborough and Robin Hood’s Bay ND NE £25.50 £25.00 £19.00 19 Wed 6th Legoland * ELD S £63.00 £62.50 £47.00 16 Wed 6th Windsor* ELD S £28.00 £27.50 £19.00 21 Thur 7th Blue Planet Aquarium * SD NW £35.50 £34.00 £26.00 11 Thur 7th Cheshire Oaks * SD NW £22.50 £22.00 £17.00 12 Fri 8th Alton Towers SD W £48.50 £34.50 £37.50 10 Sun 10th Appleby Horse Fair ELD NW £27.50 £27.00 £19.00 10 Tues 12th Stratford and Charlecote Park ND S £36.00 £35.50 £24.00 20 Thur 14th London * ELD S £28.00 £27.50 £19.00 16 Thur 14th London Eye * ELD S £45.50 £41.00 £28.00 17 Sat 16th BBC Gardeners World Live – NEC LD S £45.50 £43.00 £19.00 10 Mon 18th Cambridge LD S £28.00 £27.50 £19.00 12 Wed 20th Whitby LD NE £25.50 £25.00 £17.00 21 Thur 21st Royal Ascot – Ladies Day ST S £80.00 £80.00 £50.00 19 £121.00 £121.00 £50.00 19 Fri 22nd Haverthwaite Railway and Lake Cruise ND NW £35.50 £35.00 £26.00 15 Sun 24th Twycross Zoo ND S £40.00 £37.00 £29.00 21 Tues 26th Kew * ELD S £42.00 £39.50 £19.00 16 Tues 26th Hampton Court Palace * ELD S £44.00 £41.00 £27.00 14 Thur 28th Llandudno ND NW £24.50 £24.00 £17.00 16 Fri 29th Berrington Hall and Stokesay Castle LD W £39.50 £38.50 £25.00 11 Sat 30th RAF Waddington Air Show LD S £46.00 £46.00 £28.00 18 JULY Sun 1st Harewood House * ND NE £39.00 £37.50 £24.00 14 Sun 1st Harlow Carr * ND NE £32.50 £32.00 £20.00 14 Mon 2nd Black Country Living Museum ND S £40.00 £36.50 £26.50 11 Thur 5th Melton Mowbray and Easton Gardens ND S £31.50 £31.00 £21.50 17 Sat 7th Hampton Court Palace Flower Show ELD S £57.00 £56.50 £48.00 14 Sun 8th Manchester Ship Canal Cruise LD NW £55.00 £55.00 £49.00 17 Mon 9th Althorp ND S £36.00 £35.50 £24.00 10 Wed 11th Scarborough ND NE £25.50 £25.00 £19.00 19 Thur 12th Much Wenlock and Boscobel House ND W £32.00 £31.00 £22.50 18 Fri 13th Helmsley and Yorkshire Lavender ND NE £31.00 £30.50 £23.50 15 Sat 14th Southport * ND NW £24.50 £24.00 £17.00 20 Sat 14th NAFAS 2012 – Southport * ND NW £39.50 £39.00 £17.00 18 Tues 17th Kenilworth Castle and Stoneleigh Abbey ND S £41.00 £40.00 £26.50 15 Fri 20th London * ELD S £28.00 £27.50 £19.00 16 Fri 20th Thames Lunch Cruise * ELD S £57.50 £57.00 £39.00 21 Sat 21st RHS Flower Show – Tatton Park ND NW £48.00 £48.00 £17.00 18 Mon 23rd The Deep ND NE £31.50 £29.50 £22.00 13 Wed 25th West Midlands Safari Park ND S £30.50 £30.00 £23.00 21 Sun 29th York ND NE £25.00 £24.50 £17.00 21 Tues 31st Chester * ND NW £24.50 £24.00 £17.00 12 Tues 31st Chester Zoo * ND NW £41.00 £39.00 £30.00 12 * Denotes two centre excursion

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Date Destination Pick-up Adult OAP Child Page AUGUST Wed 1st Alton Towers SD W £48.50 £34.50 £37.50 10 Sun 5th Legoland * ELD S £63.00 £62.50 £47.00 16 Sun 5th Windsor * ELD S £28.00 £27.50 £19.00 21 Tues 7th Alnwick Castle and Gardens * ELD NE £50.00 £45.50 £25.00 10 Tues 7th Alnwick International Music Festival * ELD NE £28.00 £27.50 £19.00 10 Sat 11th Shrewsbury * LD W £25.00 £24.50 £17.00 19 Sat 11th Shrewsbury Flower Show * LD W £45.00 £42.50 £17.00 20 Wed 15th Knowsley Safari Park ND NW £38.50 £34.00 £29.00 16 Sat 18th Southport * ND NW £24.50 £24.00 £17.00 20 Sat 18th Southport Flower Show * ND NW £40.50 £40.00 £17.00 20 Sun 19th Festival of Quilts – NEC ND S £38.50 £37.00 £24.00 13 Tues 21st Durham * LD NE £28.00 £27.50 £19.00 13 Tues 21st Beamish * LD NE £44.00 £40.50 £29.00 11 Thur 23rd London * ELD S £28.00 £27.50 £19.00 16 Thur 23rd Houses of Parliament Tour * ELD S £43.00 £37.50 £25.00 15 Sun 26th Portmeirion LD NW £35.00 £34.50 £24.00 18 Fri 31st Whitby LD NE £25.50 £25.00 £17.00 21 SEPTEMBER Mon 3rd Conwy * ND NW £24.50 £24.00 £17.00 13 Mon 3rd Bodnant Garden * ND NW £33.00 £32.50 £21.50 11 Tues 4th Scarborough ND NE £25.50 £25.00 £19.00 19 Thur 6th Fred Dibnah Heritage Centre SD NW £36.00 £35.50 £22.50 14 Fri 7th Lindisfarne LD NE £28.00 £27.50 £19.00 15 Sun 9th Kew * ELD S £42.00 £39.50 £19.00 16 Sun 9th Hampton Court Palace * ELD S £44.00 £41.00 £27.00 14 Tues 11th Stratford-upon-Avon ND S £26.00 £25.50 £19.00 20 Thur 13th Oxford * LD S £27.50 £27.00 £19.00 18 Thur 13th Blenheim Palace * LD S £47.50 £43.00 £30.50 11 Sun 16th Harrogate * ND NE £25.00 £24.50 £17.00 14 Sun 16th Harrogate Autumn Flower Show * ND NE £36.50 £36.00 £17.00 14 Tues 18th Manchester Ship Canal Cruise LD NW £55.00 £55.00 £49.00 17 Thur 20th London * ELD S £28.00 £27.50 £19.00 16 Thur 20th Buckingham Palace and Garden Tour * ELD S £52.00 £50.50 £33.00 11 Sun 23rd Chester * ND NW £24.50 £24.00 £17.00 12 Sun 23rd Chester Zoo * ND NW £41.00 £39.00 £30.00 12 Tues 25th Liverpool * ND NW £23.50 £23.00 £17.00 16 Tues 25th Albert Dock * ND NW £23.50 £23.00 £17.00 10 Thur 27th Ely LD S £27.50 £27.00 £19.00 13 Fri 28th Pendle Witches Tour and Boundary Mill ND NW £35.00 £34.50 £27.00 18 OCTOBER Wed 3rd York ND NE £25.00 £24.50 £17.00 21 Sat 6th London * ELD S £28.00 £27.50 £19.00 16 Sat 6th Thames Lunch Cruise and London Eye * ELD S £75.50 £75.00 £48.50 21 Sun 7th Horse of the Year Show – NEC ST S £64.00 £57.00 £51.00 15 Wed 10th Saltaire – World Heritage Site SD NE £22.00 £21.50 £17.00 19 Sun 14th Blackpool Illuminations ST NW £24.50 £24.00 £17.00 11 Thur 18th Harry Potter Studio Tour LD S £54.00 £53.50 £38.00 14 * Denotes two centre excursion

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Date Destination * Denotes two centre excursion Pick-up Adult OAP Child Page OCTOBER continued Sat 27th John Bishop – Sheffield Arena ST NE £54.00 £54.00 £48.00 13 Sun 28th Burton Agnes Hall and Michaelmas Fair ND NE £33.00 £32.00 £21.00 12 Tues 30th Blackpool Illuminations ST NW £24.50 £24.00 £17.00 11 Wed 31st Alton Towers – Scarefest SD W £48.50 £34.50 £37.50 10 NOVEMBER Sat 10th Crafts for Christmas - NEC * LD S £35.50 £34.00 £19.00 13 Sat 10th Cake 2012 – NEC * LD S £34.50 £33.00 £19.00 12 Sat 17th London ELD S £28.00 £27.50 £19.00 16 Sat 24th Harrogate * ND NE £25.00 £24.50 £17.00 14 Sat 24th Knit and Stitch Show * ND NE £36.00 £35.50 £23.00 16 Fri 30th BBC Good Food Show – NEC LD S £51.50 £49.00 £39.00 10 DECEMBER Sat 1st Lincoln Christmas Market ND E £27.50 £27.00 £20.00 16 Sun 2nd York – St Nicholas Fayre ND NE £26.00 £25.50 £18.00 21 Tues 4th Chester at Christmas ND NW £24.50 £24.00 £17.00 12 Sun 9th Skipton Yuletide Festival ND NE £25.00 £24.50 £17.00 20 Sun 9th Clothes Show Live – NEC LD S £54.50 £54.00 £48.00 13 Thur 13th London Christmas Shopper ELD S £28.00 £27.50 £19.00 16 Dates and prices for Thursford Christmas Spectacular can be confirmed by ringing our office after April 1st 2012 JANUARY 2013 Sat 12th London ELD S £28.00 £27.50 £19.00 16 FEBUARY 2013 Sat 2nd London ELD S £28.00 £27.50 £19.00 16 Mon 18th Chester ND NW £24.50 £24.00 £17.00 12 Tues 19th The Lowry * SD NW £22.00 £21.50 £17.00 17 Tues 19th Imperial War Museum North * SD NW £22.00 £21.50 £17.00 15 Wed 20th Liverpool * ND NW £23.50 £23.00 £17.00 16 Wed 20th Albert Dock * ND NW £23.50 £23.00 £17.00 10 Fri 22nd Royal Armouries ND NE £22.50 £22.00 £17.00 18 Sat 23rd York ND NE £25.00 £24.50 £17.00 21

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INCLUDED IN YOUR DAY Where an entrance fee, ticket or meal is packaged, the cost is included in the price shown. Some excursions include lunch or afternoon tea, where stated in the itinerary. Theatre and concert seating locations can be confirmed by telephoning our office. As ticket allocations have to be confirmed between 4 and 8 weeks in advance for some destinations, early booking is advisable.

ALBERT DOCK VILLAGE ALTON TOWERS Situated in the largest group of Grade 1 listed buildings in the UK, Visit Alton Towers in 2012 to explore the unknown and discover the Albert Dock houses many award winning attractions including what lies within – if you dare! New for 2012, Nemesis Sub Terra, is Tate Liverpool, The Beatles Story, Merseyside Maritime Museum a pyschologically and physically thrilling experience, taking place and the International Slavery Museum. in a dark, intense underground setting. Pick-up ND Route NW Pick-up SD Route W Adult £23.50 Senior £23.00 Child £17.00 Adult £48.50 Child 4-11 £37.50 Special Teenager Price£41.00 Friday 20th April, Tuesday 25th September, Sunday 10th June, Wednesday 1st August Wednesday 20th February 2013 ALTON TOWERS – SCAREFEST ALNWICK CASTLE AND GARDENS Home to tricks, treats, ghosts and ghouls, there’s a whole host of Owned by the Percy family since 1309, Alnwick is one of the finest spine-tingling spooks for all the family during Scarefest. Pumpkin Castles in the British Isles, with magnificent views over the River ratings will be applied to each Halloween attraction to highlight Aln and surrounding countryside. Its massive stone walls were their spook factor, making it easy to choose what thrill or chill you originally built to defend England’s northern border. (The historic are looking for! market town of Alnwick is accessible from the Castle grounds.) Pick-up SD Route W Pick-up ELD Route NE Adult £48.50 Child 4-11 £37.50 Special Teenager Price £41.00 Adult £50.00 Senior £45.50 Child £25.00 Wednesday 31st October Tuesday 7th August AMBLESIDE AND GRASMERE IN AUTUMN Enjoy a scenic journey through Autumn colours into the Lake District, stopping at Ambleside, home of the much photographed Bridge House which spans the beck of Stock Gyhll. You will have time to browse and have lunch in this delightful market town, before rejoining the coach for the journey to Grasmere, with its beautiful setting and delicious gingerbread! Pick-up ND Route NW Adult £26.00 Senior £25.50 Child £19.00 Monday 1st October APPLEBY HORSE FAIR This event has existed under the protection of a charter granted by James ll in 1685, surviving an attempt to close it in 1965. Gypsies buy and sell horses in an area commonly known as Fair Hill, and it is the venue for one of the largest gatherings of Romany and travelling people in the country. Watch them prepare their horses NEW for selling and see them trading. FOR 2012 Pick-up ELD Route NW ALNWICK INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL Adult £27.50 Senior £27.00 Child £19.00 Sunday 10th June Now in it’s 37th year, the festival will feature performers from around the world, showcasing passionate folk dancing, music and BBC GARDENERS’ WORLD LIVE – NEC colourful costumes. Local folk traditions will also be represented, With award winning show gardens, a Floral Marquee with over 100 and there are free performances daily in Alnwick Market Place. specialist growers and nurseries as exhibitors, celebrity gardeners, Pick-up ELD Route NE plus free entry to the BBC Summer Good Food Show, BBC Adult £28.00 Senior £27.50, Child £19.00 Gardeners World Live offers a fantastic value day out. Tuesday 7th August Pick-up LD Route S ALTHORP Adult £45.50 Senior £43.00 Child £19.00 Saturday 16th June Althorp welcomes visitors to explore nineteen rooms in the house, including some of the family’s private apartments. Discover BBC GOOD FOOD SHOW – NEC magnificent interiors and a fine private collection of furniture, Fantastic, festive, foodie entertainment! The show will be packed paintings, ceramics and photographs – the result of one family’s with so much to see, taste and buy, with Christmas inspiration and uninterrupted occupation for over 500 years. shopping, plus some of the country’s top chefs and culinary stars. Pick-up ND Route S Pick-up LD Route S Adult £36.00 Senior £35.50 Child £24.00 Adult £51.50 Senior £49.00 Child £39.00 Monday 9th July Friday 30th November

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BEAMISH Brown, the magnificent palace is surrounded by sweeping lawns, Beamish Museum is set in a historic 300 acre wooded valley award-winning formal gardens and the great Lake. Situated in between Newcastle and Durham. It’s a whole day out in history Woodstock, Blenheim Palace was created a World Heritage Site in that you will remember forever. Visit Beamish and experience the 1987. past through its people. Pick-up LD Route S Pick-up LD Route NE Adult £47.50 Senior £43.00 Child £30.50 NEW Adult £44.00 Senior £40.50 Child £29.00 Thursday 13th September FOR 2012 Sunday 13th May, Tuesday 21st August BLOSSOM TRAIL The Vale of Evesham and its surrounding area is some of the most productive horticultural land in England, and is well known for its apples, pears and plums. For the few short weeks between mid March and mid May, the road sides are ablaze with colour – the soft pink tones of cherry and apple blossom contrast with the NEW white blossom of the pear and plum. Join us for a Springtime FOR 2012 journey to delight the senses. The tour will include a stop in Pershore, a picturesque and BERRINGTON HALL AND STOKESAY CASTLE unspoiled market town. Berrington Hall was created by Henry Holland as’ the perfect Pick-up ND Route S house in the perfect setting.’ Explore the family rooms, and find Adult £27.50 Senior £27.00 Child £19.00 out how the servants moved around the house unseen by family Monday 23rd April and guests. The landscape surrounding the house was one of the BLUE PLANET AQUARIUM final designs of ‘Capability’ Brown, and waymarked walks will help you appreciate the beauty of the estate. At the Blue Planet Aquarium, the largest aquarium adventure in After your visit, rejoin the coach for the scenic journey to Stokesay the UK, you are guaranteed to see more types of shark than Castle – the finest and best preserved fortified medieval manor anywhere else in Britain. And they are BIG! At the heart of this house in England. Set in peaceful countryside near the Welsh ultimate underwater adventure is the Aquatunnel, one of the border, the castle, timber-framed gatehouse and parish church longest in the world at 70 metres. Everywhere you look you will form an unforgettably picturesque group. find a shark looming overhead. It is a truly awesome and Admission to both properties is included in the price. unforgettable experience. National Trust members free to Berrington Hall on production of Pick-up SD Route NW valid members card. English Heritage members free to Stokesay on Adult £35.50 Senior £34.00 Child £26.00 production of valid members card. Thursday 7th June Please inform booking staff. BODNANT GARDEN Pick-up LD Route W Situated above the River Conwy with stunning views across Adult £39.50 Senior £38.50 Child £25.00 Snowdonia, this is one of Britain’s most spectacular gardens. Stroll Friday 29th June the Italianate terraces and formal lawns before descending BLACK COUNTRY LIVING MUSEUM through the wooded valley to a stream and wild garden below. The Black Country Living Museum is a world-class open air The garden is steep in places, with many steps, so is not suitable attraction which unites past and present in an unforgettable for anyone who has difficulty walking. ‘living’ experience. Visitors are transported back in time from the Pick-up ND Route NW modern exhibition halls to the canal side village, where costumed Adult £32.00 Senior £31.50 Child £20.50 demonstrators and working craftsmen bring the buildings to life Monday 3rd September with local knowledge, practical skills and unique Black Country RHS and National Trust members free on production of card. humour. Please inform office staff when booking. Pick-up ND Route S BUCKINGHAM PALACE AND GARDEN HIGHLIGHTS TOUR Adult £40.00 Senior £36.50 Child £26.50 Buckingham Palace serves as Monday 2nd July both the office and London BLACKPOOL ILLUMINATIONS residence of Her Majesty the As the Summer season draws to a close, Blackpool hosts Autumn Queen, as well as the nights bathed in light and colour. Considered to be the greatest administrative headquarters of free light show on earth, the Illuminations entertain millions of the Royal Household. It is one of visitors each year, and bring a warm glow to even the coldest the few working royal palaces October evening. remaining in the world today. Pick-up ST Route NW After your audio tour of the State Rooms, enjoy a guided tour of Adult £24.50 Senior £24.00 Child £17.00 the highlights of 39 acre garden – described as ‘a walled oasis in Sunday 14th October, Tuesday 30th October the middle of London’ After your visit to the Palace and gardens, you will BLENHEIM PALACE NEW have free time in London. FOR 2012 Blenheim Palace is home to the 11th Duke and Duchess of Pick-up ELD Route S Marlborough, and the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill. Set in Adult £52.000 Senior £ 50.50 Child £33.00 over 2,000 acres of beautiful parkland landscaped by ‘Capability’ Friday 21st September

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BURTON AGNES HALL AND MICHAELMAS FAIR CHESTER NEW Burton Agnes Hall is a house of immense charm and FOR 2012 From the time of the Romans to the present day, Chester is a city character. It has many unusual features and is rich in archeological and architectural treasures. Modern day fortunate in suffering so little from alterations or Chester is a wonderful mix of ancient and modern. There are additions in its history. The architect was Robert Smithson – specialist shops and internationally famous stores and shopping is Master Mason to Queen Elizabeth 1, and builder of those other a double delight in the medieval ‘Rows’ - two tiers of shops in the famous houses, Longleat and Hardwick. Essentially a ‘lived in’ same street and thought to date from the 14th century. home, this welcome quality is perhaps its most appealing asset. Pick-up ND Route NW The grounds will be filled with seasonal craft and food stalls, Adult £24.50 Senior £24.00 Child £17.00 music, entertainers and fairground fun as Burton Agnes hosts its Thursday 12th April, Tuesday 31st July, Sunday 23rd September annual Michaelmas Fair. Monday 18th February 2013 Pick-up ND Route NE CHESTER AT CHRISTMAS Adult £33.00 Senior £32.00 Children £21.00 Sunday 28th October Enjoy a day in the ancient city of Chester while it is all ‘dressed up’ for Christmas. Browse the famous name stores, and marvel at the CAKE 2012 – NEC variety of specialist shops offering unusual gifts. Event organizers, with the British Sugarcraft Guild and Cake Craft Pick-up ND Route NW and Decoration Magazine have worked together to bring you the Adult £24.50 Senior £24.00 Child £17.00 very best in cake decoration. Experts from home and abroad will Tuesday 4th December show you all the latest creations and finishing touches for your cakes. CHESTER ZOO Pick-up LD Route S Adult £34.50 Senior £33.00 Child £19.00 There’s always something new to see at the UK’s most popular Saturday 10th November wildlife attraction. With 110 acres to explore, and over 7,000 animals to see, spend the day here to discover why Chester has CAMBRIDGE been voted one of the top zoos in the world. We will take you to Cambridge to sample its architectural Pick-up ND Route NW treasures and to absorb the atmosphere of historic colleges, old Adult £41.00 Senior £39.00 Child £30.00 courts, winding streets and the beauty of the River Cam. Thursday 12th April, Tuesday 31st July, Sunday 23rd September Cambridge provides excellent shopping with department and chain stores that contrast with the network of ancient streets housing specialist shops. Pick-up LD Route S Adult £28.00 Senior £27.50 Child £19.00 Monday 18th June CASTLE HOWARD Castle Howard, magnificent in its scale and breathtaking in its beauty, is a spectacular palace, which has been home to the Howard family for 300 years. Experience the grandeur of the House, and explore the 1,000 acres of breathtaking parkland and gardens. Pick-up ND Route NE Adult £38.00 Senior £35.50 Child £24.50 Thursday 31st May CHELSEA FLOWER SHOW NEW CHIPPING CAMPDEN AND HIDCOTE MANOR FOR 2012 Every year, for five days in May, the grounds of the Royal Hospital, Chipping Campden is a charming old wool Chelsea, are transformed into the fabulous show gardens, merchants’ town in the North Cotswolds, with the inspirational small gardens and vibrant horticultural displays that enviable reputation of having the most beautiful High Street in make up the world’s most famous flower show. It sets the latest England. The Silk Mill, The Woolstaplers Hall and The Market Hall gardening trends and is the favourite place for plant breeders to are just some of the beautiful buildings from across the centuries launch new plants. On top of all this, visitors can pick up the latest that make the town a fascinating place to visit. After time to in desirable gardening accessories and ideas. Be inspired! explore, you will re-join the coach to make the short journey to Pick-up ELD Route S Hidcote Manor. Relax and unwind in this great garden.The Adult £77.00 Senior £76.50 Child £68.00 exquisite garden rooms, each with its own unique character, Friday 25th May contain many rare and unusual plants, shrubs and trees from CHESHIRE OAKS around the world. At Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet you will find up to 50% off top Entry to Hidcote is included in the price. (National Trust members designer labels. With 120 shops, and great places to eat, join us for free to Hidcote – please inform booking staff.) a day of retail therapy! Pick–up ND Route S Pick-up SD Route NW Adult £35.50 Senior £35.00 Child £24.00 Adult £22.50 Senior £22.00 Child £17.00 Wednesday 16th May Thursday 7th June

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CLOTHES SHOW LIVE – NEC DURHAM The largest fashion and beauty event in the world is back, with more City of Durham, small enough to enjoy on foot, yet so exceptional that shopping than ever before. Clothes Show Live will be divided up into its cathedral and castle are acclaimed as a World Heritage Site. Visitors colour coded zones where you will find High Street, Chic Boutique, love the narrow winding streets and beautiful wooded riverbanks. Vintage, Designer, Fast Fashion, Accessories and Beauty areas. All Pick-up LD Route NE tickets include a seat in a catwalk show in the fashion Theatre. Adult £28.00 Senior £27.50 Child £19.00 Pick-up LD Route S Sunday 13th May, Tuesday 21st August Adult £54.50 Senior £54.00 Child £48.00 ELY Sunday 9th December The city of Ely is a lovely place to visit, with its beautiful setting on CONCERTS the River Ouse. Standing in the shadows of the superb Cathedral We offer a programme of concerts and shows throughout the you will find Oliver Cromwell’s House and the 13th Century St. year, which include coach travel and concert ticket. These go on Mary’s Church. Take the Town Trail past The Bishop’s Palace and sale at various times of the year and sell out very quickly, so please The Walpole Gate, the Steeple Gateway and The Lamb Hotel. Visit book early to avoid disappointment. Please check our the Market Square or wander the atmospheric streets. advertisements in your local newspapers or telephone our office Pick-up LD Route S for details. Concert seating locations can be confirmed by Adult £27.50 Senior £27.00 Child £19.00 telephoning our office. Thursday 27th September Pick-up ST Route NW, NE OR S PLEASE NOTE: All monies for concert tickets must be paid on booking WESTLIFE Sheffield Motorpoint Arena Tuesday 12th June Evening Adult £66.50 JOHN BISHOP Sheffield Motorpoint Arena Saturday 27th October Evening Adult £54.00 CONWY The most complete walled town and castle in Britain, Conwy is a fascinating day out. Visit the medieval Castle, a World Heritage Site, or walk Conwy’s medieval walls. At the heart of Conwy stands Plas Mawr, the finest surviving Elizabethan town house in Britain or visit the smallest house in Britain on the quayside. This NEW delightful historic town with its many attractions, shops, galleries FOR 2012 and tea rooms is a perfect place to spend a day. Pick-up ND Route NW EVESHAM AND COTSWOLD RAILWAY WITH CREAM TEA Adult £24.50 Senior £24.00 Child £17.00 Monday 3rd September The old market town of Evesham is situated in the centre of the famous horticultural Vale of Evesham. Spend time exploring this CRAFTS FOR CHRISTMAS & HOBBYCRAFTS – NEC delightful town on the River Avon before re-joining the coach for a As more and more people turn away from the mass-produced and scenic ride to Cheltenham Racecourse Station to catch the 15.25 towards handmade and personalised, this show is just the place to steam train to Winchcombe. A cream tea will be served on your find all the encouragement and supplies you need for your own journey. After a short stop at Winchcombe, your return train to creative craft projects. Cheltenham leaves at 16.05. The coach will be waiting to collect Pick-up LD Route S you at Cheltenham Racecourse Station for your journey home. Adult £35.50 Senior £34.00 Child £19.00 Saturday 10th November The return train journey and cream tea are included in the price. Pick-up ND Route S CRUFTS 2012 – NEC Adult £43.50 Senior £43.00 Child £35.00 With nearly 28,000 healthy happy dogs enjoying the thrills and Tuesday 8th May NEW excitement of Best in Show with their owners, there’s no better FESTIVAL OF QUILTS - NEC FOR 2012 place than Crufts to experience and learn about the wonderful world of dogs. Bring all the family and join the fun! The Festival of Quilts is staged in association with This years visit is on working and pastoral day. The Quilter’s Guild of The British Isles. The aim is to appeal to Pick-up LD Route S quilters of all ages and ability who quilt as a gentle pastime, are Adult £42.00 Senior £37.00 Child £29.00 interested in the history of quilting or those who see quilting as an Saturday 10th March art form. Approximately 1,000 quilts will be on display, as well as artist’s galleries, workshops and plenty of opportunities to THE DEEP purchase all your quilting needs! Housed in a dramatic building designed by Sir Terry Farrell, The Pick-up LD Route S Deep is one of the most spectacular aquariums in the world. Home Adult £ 38.50 Senior £37.00 Child £24.00 to 40 sharks, and over 3,500 fish, The Deep is a real family day out. Sunday 19th August Pick-up ND Route NE Adult £31.50 Senior £29.50 Child £22.00 Monday 23rd July

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FOULRIDGE CANAL CRUISE AND LUNCH HAREWOOD HOUSE Take a leisurely cruise along the Leeds Liverpool Canal from The House, with its outstanding art collections, splendid State Rooms Foulridge Wharf to Greenberfield and back, and enjoy a wonderful and fascinating ‘Below Stairs’ exhibition, is set in spectacular grounds, home-made Pie and Peas lunch while you cruise. The cruise is which include formal gardens and gentle woodland walks. through open countryside on the highest and one of the most Pick-up ND Route NE scenic sections of the Leeds Liverpool Canal. Adult £39.00 Senior £37.50 Child £24.00 Lunch and cruise included in the price. Sunday 1st July Pick-up ND Route NW HARLOW CARR BOTANICAL GARDENS Adult £39.00 Senior £38.50 Child £31.00 Friday 1st June For over 50 years, Harlow Carr has been providing a garden setting to assess the suitability of plants growing in Northern climates. The aim FRED DIBNAH HERITAGE CENTRE continues today within the 58 acres of the garden, and its wide After painstaking restoration, the house and steam driven work diversity, from formal to natural, makes this a garden of inspiration. yard of Master Steeplejack Fred Dibnah are now open to the Pick-up ND Route NE public. Come and explore this unique venue, and enjoy a mug of Adult £32.50 Senior £32.00 Child £20.00 tea in Fred’s kitchen! Take a stroll round and soak up the unhurried Sunday 1st July atmosphere where Fred once worked and relaxed. (RHS members free on production of card. Please inform office Pick-up SD Route NW staff when booking). Adult £39.00 Senior £38.50 Child £31.00 HARROGATE Wednesday 18th April, Thursday 6th September Numbers are limited, so please book early to avoid disappointment Harrogate is renowned for its floral beauty and elegant spa buildings, which include the Royal Pump Room Museum and Royal Baths. The town is known as the ‘antiques centre of the North’ and the fashionable boutiques, arts and craft shops, exclusive design houses, along with famous High Street names, give Harrogate a cosmopolitan feel. A visit to Harrogate is a unique experience! Pick-up ND Route NE Adult £25.00 Senior £24.50 Child £17.00 Saturday 28th April, Sunday 16th September, Saturday 24th November HARROGATE AUTUMN FLOWER SHOW Originally created over 100 years ago to provide an opportunity for all the different societies to appear together at one event, the Autumn Show at Harrogate has expanded out of all recognition GRAND NATIONAL DAY – AINTREE from its humble origins. Enjoy a day surrounded by all the colour Experience one of the most atmospheric sporting events in the and variety that the Autumn Show has to offer. world. Undoubtedly the climax of the three day meeting, The John Pick-up ND Route NE Smith Grand National is packed full of excitement, tradition and Adult £36.50 Senior £36.00 Child £17.00 anticipation. Sunday 16th September Pick-up ND Route NW HARROGATE SPRING FLOWER SHOW Tattersalls Enclosure Adult £71.00 Senior £71.00 Child £39.00 With gardening as popular as ever, why not start the growing Steeplechase Enclosure Adult £45.00 Senior £45.00 Child £19.00 season in style with a visit to Harrogate Spring Flower Show. Saturday 14th April Regardless of whether you are experienced or new to gardening, HAMPTON COURT PALACE the show has everything you need for your garden. Marvel at the majesty of Hampton Court Palace and its surroundings. Pick-up ND Route NE Follow the visitor routes round Henry Vlll’s State Apartments, the Adult £38.50 Senior £38.00 Child £17.00 Tudor Kitchens, The King’s Apartments, The Wolsey Rooms, Saturday 28th April Renaissance Picture Gallery, and The Queen’s State Apartments. HARRY POTTER STUDIO TOUR Enjoy a stroll in the 60 acres of landscaped grounds, including the NEW People the world over have been enchanted by the FOR 2012 world famous maze, the Great Vine and the Privy Garden. Harry Potter films for nearly a decade. The Pick-up ELD Route S wonderful special effects and amazing creatures have Adult £44.00 Senior £41.00 Child £27.00 made this iconic series beloved to both young and old – and now, Tuesday 26th June, Sunday 9th September for the first time, the doors are going to be opened for everyone at HAMPTON COURT PALACE FLOWER SHOW the studio where it first began. You’ll have the chance to go behind Hampton Court Palace makes a spectacular back drop for the the scenes and see many things the camera never showed. From beautiful show gardens, a huge floral marquee and the ever breathtakingly detailed sets to stunning costumes, props and popular grow Your Own area. animatronics, Warner Bros.Studio Tour London provides a unique Pick-up ELD Route S showcase of the extraordinary British artistry, technology and Adult £44.00 Senior £41.00 Child £27.00 talent that went into making the most successful film series of all Saturday 7th July time. Secrets will be revealed…

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HORSE OF THE YEAR SHOW – NEC The Horse Of The Year Show is the climax of the national Show Jumping and Showing seasons. It is the Champion of Champions Show. With a unique programme containing stunning world class displays, and the thrilling Pony Club Mounted Games, this continues to be the greatest event of its kind in the world and a unique equestrian extravaganza. Great shopping is on offer at over 100 stands. Pick-up ST Route S Adult £64.00 Senior £57.00 Child £51.00 Sunday 7th October Matinee performance. HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT TOUR Tour includes time in Hemel Hempstead for lunch stop. (Lunch The Houses of Parliament, otherwise known as The Palace of your own arrangement) Studio Tour at 3.30pm Westminster, stands on the site where Edward the Confessor had Pick-up ST Route S the original palace built in the first half of the 11th century. Much Adult £54.00 Senior £53.50 Child £38.00 of the old palace was destroyed by fire in 1834. The building we Thursday 18th October see today was finished in 1888, and was designed to blend in with Westminster Abbey. HAVERTHWAITE RAILWAY AND LAKE CRUISE Please note that you will also have free time in London Travel by steam train from Haverthwaite Station to Lakeside Pick-up ELD Route S through the beautiful scenery of the Leven Valley. At 12.30pm, Adult £43.00 Senior £37.50 Child £25.00 board a boat at Lakeside and cruise down Lake Windermere to Thursday 23rd August Bowness, where you will have free time before boarding the coach for your journey home. IDEAL HOME SHOW – EARLS COURT Pick-up ND Route NW For over 100 years, The Ideal Home Show has been bringing ideas and Adult £35.50 Senior £35.00 Child £26.00 inspiration to generations of homeowners, and the show is back for Friday 22nd June 2012 with more features, more expert advice and fun for the whole family. More than 600 quality exhibitors from all over the U.K. will HAY ON WYE offer a unique shopping experience for all areas of the home, The small town of Hay-on-Wye is the northern most point of the including interiors, home improvements and gardens. Brecon Beacons National Park and stands on the southern side of Pick-up ELD Route S the River Wye. Hay-on-Wye is known as the second-hand book Adult £39.00 Senior £38.50 Child £19.00 capital of the world, having over 30 second-hand book shops, along Saturday 17th March with craft and antique shops and an excellent array of hostelries. Pick-up LD Route W IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM NORTH Adult £26.50 Senior £26.00 Child £19.00 The aim of the Imperial War Museum North was to provide Saturday 19th May northern audiences with access to the national collections, and to focus on how war shapes lives. Follow the Time Line of 20th and HELMSLEY AND YORKSHIRE LAVENDER WITH CREAM TEA 21st century conflict, visit the six Silos, each with a different Nestling on the edge of the North York Moors lies the market town of themed look at war, including women’s work in wartime, war Helmsley. With a ruined castle, half timbered rectory, four former reporting and propaganda and explore objects from the Museum’s coaching inns and beautiful riverside walks, as well as traditional tea stores contained in the Time Stacks. rooms and shops, this peaceful backwater waits to welcome you. In Pick-up SD Route NW the afternoon, you move on to Yorkshire Lavender at Terrington. Adult £22.00 Senior £21.50 Child £17.00 Following an introductory talk, take your own time to wander Wednesday 14th March, Tuesday 19th February 2013 through the Lavender Maze, the Mediterranean Dry Garden, Sensory Garden, Themed Herb Gardens, the Wibbly Wobbly Way and Wild KENILWORTH CASTLE AND STONELEIGH ABBEY Flower Meadow. After visiting the gift shop, or browsing the large The vast medieval fortress of Kenilworth Castle is one of the most selection of lavender and herb plants on sale, finish your day in the spectacular castle ruins in England. Once the home of Robert award winning tea room enjoying a cream tea with lavender scones. Dudley, the great love of Queen Elizabeth l, who created an ornate Cream tea is included in the price. palace to impress his beloved Queen in 1575.Visit the newly Pick-up ND Route NE recreated Elizabethan garden, lost for 400 years. You will re-join Adult £31.00 Senior £30.50 Child £23.50 the coach after lunch for the short journey to Stoneleigh Abbey. Friday 13th July Established in 1154, Stoneleigh Abbey has seen many changes. Jane Austen found the house intriguing, and Prince Charles THE HOLY ISLAND OF LINDISFARNE marked the completion of its restoration by making a special visit. This delightful, unspoiled, historic island lies just off the extreme Admission to both properties is included in the price. north east corner of England near Berwick upon Tweed. Famous (English Heritage members free to Kenilworth Castle on for its medieval religious heritage and picturesque 16th century production of valid membership card. Please inform office staff castle, locally the island is rarely referred to as Lindisfarne, but when booking.) more accurately The Holy Island of Lindisfarne. Pick-up ND Route S Pick-up ELD Route NE Adult £41.00 Senior £40.00 Child £26.50 Adult £28.00 Senior £27.50 Child £19.00 Tuesday 17th July Sunday 27th May, Friday 7th September

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KEW Lego models throughout the park. It’s amazing what can be done Set in 300 acres beside the River Thames, the Royal Botanic Gardens, with Lego bricks – nearly 55 million of them! Kew, is home to the world’s largest and most diverse collection of Pick-up ELD Route S living plants with over 40,000 different species. It has six magnificent Adult £63.00 Senior £62.50 Child £47.00 glasshouses, which display plants from rainforest to desert. Visit the Wednesday 6th June, Sunday 5th August Rhizotron and Xstrata Treetop Walkway, which takes visitors on a LINCOLN CHRISTMAS MARKET journey from tree root to tree top, or the Shirley Sherwood Gallery of Imagine a cobbled square overlooked by a floodlit 12th century Botanical Art, which showcases art from Kew’s unique historic cathedral, a Norman castle and black and white timber-framed collections, as well as Dr Sherwood’s contemporary collection. buildings. Brightly coloured stalls decorated with lights, the smell of Pick-up ELD Route S chestnuts roasting, mince pies and mulled wine. The delicate sound of Adult £42.00 Senior £39.50 Child £19.00 hand bell ringers and local choirs singing carols by lantern light – these Tuesday 26th June, Sunday 9th September are just some of the reasons people visit Lincoln at this special time of year. There are over 300 stalls, set in the grounds of the Castle and the Lawn, and around the Cathedral, Castle Hill and Westgate. Pick-up ND Route E Adult £27.50 Senior £27.00 Child £19.00 Saturday 1st December

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KEW – TROPICAL EXTRAVAGANZA AND ORCHID NURSERY TOUR The theme for this year’s festival is ‘Forces of Nature’, and the Princess of Wales Conservatory will be immersed in an environment where natural foliage and planting schemes will be interspersed with displays that explore the four classical elements – air, fire, water and earth. Outside in the gardens, enjoy a display of Spring planting, including 1.5 million crocuses, daffodils, camellias, LIVERPOOL forsythia, cherry blossom and Spring bedding. Also included is an As a city, Liverpool is diverse, energetic and exciting, from it’s Orchid nursery tour with one of Kew’s orchid experts, with a Q and A maritime history to it’s musical culture. Liverpool began as a session afterwards. A lovely way to leave the dark Winter behind. fishing town, but developed into one of the world’s most Pick-up ELD Route S important trading centres. Liverpool has produced many famous Adult £45.50 Senior £43.50 Child £24.00 authors, playwrights, poets and musicians. It also boasts no fewer Thursday 1st March than 1500 listed buildings. Among some of the finest are the Royal KNITTING AND STITCHING SHOW – HARROGATE Liver Building, the city’s best known landmark, Liverpool Town An unrivalled selection of specialised suppliers will assemble to sell Hall, and its two cathedrals – Metropolitan and Liverpool. Visit one a dazzling array of items and show you new ideas. The Show offers of the Worlds most famous cities for a fascinating day out. a glimpse of a vibrant, colourful world as well as the chance to Pick-up ND Route NW purchase finished, one off work from top knitwear designers and Adult £23.50 Senior £23.00 Child £17.00 textile artists, as well as everything else you may need. There is Friday 20th April, Tuesday 25th September, just so much to see and do! Wednesday 20th February 2013 Pick-up ND Route NE LLANDUDNO Adult £36.00 Senior £35.50 Child £23.00 One of the largest and most popular of the Welsh seaside resorts, Saturday 24th November Llandudno retains much of its Victorian character and charm. The KNOWSLEY SAFARI PARK golden sandy beach of North Shore is set in a magnificent crescent Knowsley Safari Park was opened to the public in 1971 by the 18th shaped bay, flanked by Great Orme and Little Orme. The original pier Earl of Derby. Since then, it has grown, and is recognized for its was built in 1858, and after suffering storm damage, was repaired in excellent animal husbandry and is closely involved with the 1875, giving us the 2,300 foot long pier you can stroll along today. conservation of rare breeds. The 5 mile drive through the Park will Pick-up ND Route NW allow you to see lions, tigers, baboons, rhinos, camels and many Adult £24.50 Senior £24.00 Child £17.00 more animals. Thursday 28th June Pick-up ND Route NW LONDON Adult £38.50 Senior £34.00 Child £29.00 Including the option of London Theatre and Attractions Wednesday 15th August Our London day excursions are great for shopping, sightseeing, a LEGOLAND – WINDSOR matinee performance at the theatre, a flight on the London Eye, a Legoland Windsor is an exciting place with thrills and fun for the Thames Cruise or meeting family and friends. Many shows and whole family – the fun never stops and the imagination knows no attractions are on offer (subject to availability) and our booking staff bounds! Young and old alike will be fascinated by the incredible will be only too pleased to arrange tickets to any of these for you.

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The coach will drop and collect passengers from Marble Arch. The hours during which your lunch will be served. After lunch, you will coach does not depart London until 1900 hrs, giving you the board the London Eye for your flight. Sweeping the London skyline its chance to have a great day out in the city. gradual 30 minute 360 degree rotation will give you a totally new Pick-up ELD Route S perspective on some of the Capital’s most famous landmarks, and Adult £27.50 Senior £27.00 Child £18.50 provide a birds-eye view usually accessible only by helicopter. You will Saturday 17th March, Thursday 26th April, Wednesday 9th May, have free time in London once your trip on the London Eye is over. Monday 28th May, Thursday 14th June, Friday 20th July, Pick-up ELD Route S Thursday 23rd August, Friday 21st September, Saturday 6th Adult £75.50 Senior £75.00 Child £48.50 October, Saturday 17th November, Thursday 13th December, Saturday 6th October Saturday 12th January 2013, Saturday 2nd February 2013, LUNCH CRUISE ON THE THAMES Thursday 21st February 2013. Discover London from a different perspective with a lunch cruise on the Thames. Enjoy a 3 course set menu in a relaxing atmosphere with stunning river views. You will have free time in London once your lunch cruise is over. Pick-up ELD Route S Adult £57.50 Senior £57.00 Child £39.00 Friday 20th July MANCHESTER SHIP CANAL CRUISE Relax and enjoy a fascinating 6 hour, 35 mile journey along this famous inland waterway with the legendary Mersey Ferries. The cruise takes in spectacular scenery, leaving you with an awe- inspiring sense of how the canal’s construction shaped forever the city of Manchester and the North West of England. A fascinating LONDON EYE live commentary by a Blue Badge guide, tells the story of the At 135 metres, the London Eye is the world’s tallest observation canal. wheel, with 40 kilometre panoramic views on a clear day. The Refreshments are available to purchase throughout the cruise. gradual flight takes approximately 30 minutes and offers Pick-up LD Route NW spectacular views of London and its famous landmarks. Please Adult £55.00 Senior £55.00 Child £49.00 note that this visit is only part of your day and you can spend the Sunday 8th July Seacombe to Salford Quays rest of your day sightseeing or shopping. Tuesday 18th September Salford Quays to Seacombe Pick-up ELD Route S Adult £45.50 Senior £41.00 Child £28.00 Thursday 14th June THE LOWRY As you’d expect, the galleries are the place to see work by L S Lowry. But be ready for suprises: not only do exhibitions change regularly, you’ll also see contemporary art alongside Lowry’s work. No matter how many times you go, there will always be something different. Pick-up SD Route NW Adult £22.00 Senior £21.50 Child £17.00 Wednesday 14th March, Tuesday 19th February 2013 LUDLOW NEW FOR 2012 Ludlow and its castle are perched on a cliff above the picturesque MELTON MOWBRAY AND EASTON WALLED GARDENS River Teme, surrounded by the unspoilt and beautiful hilly Spend the morning in Melton Mowbray, famous for its countryside of south Shropshire and the Welsh border country, pork pies. Sample the local produce, including Stilton cheese and known as the Welsh Marches. Ludlow was founded in 1086, when locally brewed ale. Visit Ye Olde Pork Pie Shoppe in Nottingham the Castle was started, and has over 450 listed buildings, including Street, the oldest bakery in the town or have lunch in one of the medieval and Georgian. This busy market town is an ideal day out, many hostelries, or perhaps a picnic in the park by the river. whether your interest is history or shopping or just wandering! After lunch, re-join the coach and travel to Easton Walled Pick-up LD Route W Gardens. The revival of these 400 year old gardens is a labour of Adult £25.00 Senior £24.50 Child £17.00 love for those involved. Visit the cottage and cut flower gardens Friday 11th May and enjoy the pictorial meadow planting. This visit takes place in LUNCH CRUISE & LONDON EYE Sweet Pea Week, where over 50 varieties of sweet pea are planted See London from the River Thames whilst enjoying a splendid 2 course throughout the gardens. Why not pick your own bunch to take Lunch. Departing from Embankment Pier on a glass covered cruiser home. to see the key river sights of central London, including the London Entry to Gardens is included in the price. Eye, The Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, St.Pauls Cathedral, Tower of Adult £31.50 Senior £31.00 Child £21.50 London, Tower Bridge and more. The cruise will last one and a half Thursday 5th July

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MUCH WENLOCK AND BOSCOBEL HOUSE PORTMEIRION The Shropshire town of Much Wenlock is a NEW One of Wales’ premier attractions with its shops, café, gardens FOR 2012 quintessentially English town, off the beaten track, and beaches and standing on a rugged cliff top on its own private but well worth a visit! Not only is it a beautiful medieval peninsula overlooking Cardigan Bay. Sub-tropical woodlands and town, it also played a part in the birth of the modern Olympic miles of sandy beaches surround the village on all sides. Games. It is the birthplace of Dr William Penny Brookes, the Pick-up LD Route NW inspiration for the modern Olympic Movement. In recognition of Adult £35.00 Senior £34.50 Child £24.00 this, the 2012 London Olympic Games have named one of their Wednesday 23rd May, Sunday 26th August mascots Wenlock. After time for a stroll around the town centre through Medieval, Georgian and Victorian history, and lunch, you will re-join the coach for an afternoon visit to Boscobel House. Built around 1632, Boscobel’s place in history was assured when the future King Charles 11 sought refuge during the Civil War - first in a tree that became known as The Royal Oak, and then in a priest’s hole in the attic of the house. Entry to Boscobel House is included in the price. (English Heritage members free on production of card. Please inform booking staff) Pick-up ND Route W NEW Adult £32.00 Senior £31.00 Child £22.50 PRESTEIGNE AND HERGEST CROFT GARDENS FOR 2012 Thursday 12th July Presteigne has had a turbulent history, but happily is NAFAS SOUTHPORT 2012 now an unspoilt and picturesque town of quiet character. Spend time following the Town Trail, with buildings from the 13th The National Association of Flower Arrangement Societies takes Century, a 14th Century church, right up to the 19th Century over the Southport Theatre and Convention Centre for a floral Assembly Rooms with much of interest in between. After lunch, extravaganza, with contributors from all over England, and further re-join the coach for the journey to Hergest Croft Gardens. afield. Created over the last 110 years by 4 generations of the Banks You will see some of the best floral art in the World, and with trade family, this beautiful garden lies in the heart of the Welsh and demonstration stands to fire your imagination, the art of Marches, with stunning views towards the Black Mountains. flower arranging will never seem the same again! Entry to Hergest Croft gardens is included in the price. Pick-up ND Route NW Pick-up LD Route W Adult £39.50 Senior £39.50 Child £17.00 Adult £31.00 Senior £30.50 Child £17.00 Saturday 14th July Monday 14th May OXFORD RAF WADDINGTON INTERNATIONAL AIR SHOW Oxford, The City of Dreaming Spires, is famous the world over for Held annually each July at Royal Air Force Waddington, this is the its University, and for over 800 years has been a home to royalty largest of all RAF air shows. Since the inaugural show in 1995, the and scholars. event has increased significantly in size and stature and is now With its mix of ancient and modern, this cosmopolitan city has considered to be one of the UK’s most popular air shows. much to interest visitors willing to explore. Pick-up LD Route S Pick-up LD Route S Adult £46.00 Senior £46.00 Child £28.00 Adult £27.50 Senior £27.00 Child £19.00 Saturday 30th June Thursday 13th September RHS FLOWER SHOW – TATTON PARK NEW PENDLE WITCHES TOUR AND BOUNDARY MILL FOR 2011 What better way to celebrate summer than a day at the RHS 2012 sees the 400th Flower Show at Tatton Park. You will find everything you need for anniversary of the trial of the a garden to match your lifestyle. Bursting with high summer colour Pendle Witches. Join us for a and brimming with fresh creative talent, it’s a show for gardeners guided tour of some of the of all ages and abilities. area connected to this world Pick-up ND Route NW famous event, and learn Adult £48.00 Senior £48.00 Child £17.00 about the people involved. Saturday 21st July Your day will include lunch at ROYAL ARMOURIES – LEEDS Boundary Mill, time for some Young and old will marvel at the physical record of combat through the retail therapy, a guided tour ages, whether in the name of sport, hunting, self-defense or status – and a voucher towards from the earliest times to the 21st century. The museum houses one coffee and cake! of the most spectacular collections of arms and armour of its kind in Numbers are limited, so please book early to avoid disappointment the world. A visit to the Armouries offers a fantastic day out. Pick-up ND Route NW Pick-up ND Route NE Adult £35.00 Senior £34.50 Child £27.00 Adult £22.50 Senior £22.00 Child £17.00 Friday 28th September Monday 2nd April Friday, 22nd February 2013

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ROYAL ASCOT - LADIES DAY fishing village in North Yorkshire. There will be time for a cup of tea This international occasion combines style, pageantry and and a leg stretch before rejoining the coach for your journey home. tradition with the finest racing anywhere in the world. There is Pick-up ND Route NE nothing quite like Royal Ascot in the social calendar, as top class Adult £25.50 Senior £25.00 Child £19.00 thoroughbreds and high fashion meet to create a special Sunday 3rd June atmosphere. NEW Pick-up ST Route S FOR 2012 Grandstand Adult £121.00 Senior £121.00 Child £50.00 Silver Ring: Adult £71.00 Senior £71.00 Child £50.00 Thursday 21st June

NEW FOR 2012 SALTAIRE – A WORLD HERITAGE SITE Named after Sir Titus Salt, who built a textile mill and this village on the River Aire, historic Saltaire is a World Heritage Site .The village is a fine example of Victorian design and values. Visitors can stroll around the historic streets and browse the SEVERN VALLEY RAILWAY attractive shops and antique centre. Many head for Salt Mill, Take the Severn Valley steam train from Kidderminster to which houses the world’s largest collection of work by Bridgnorth. It’s more than just a ride, it’s a great day out. We take international artist David Hockney. you by coach to Kidderminster, where you will catch the 11.40, Pick-up SD Route NE arriving in Bridgnorth at approx.. After free time in Bridgnorth, you Adult £22.00 Senior £21.50 Child £17.00 will catch the 16.02 return train, arriving in Kidderminster at Wednesday 10th October approx. where the coach will pick you up for your journey home. SANDRINGHAM Pick-up SD Route W Built in 1870 by the Prince and Princess of Wales, later King Adult £44.00 Senior £42.00 Child £27.50 Edward VII and Queen Alexandra, Sandringham was once Thursday 5th April described as ‘the most comfortable house in England’. SEWING FOR PLEASURE & HOBBYCRAFTS – NEC It is now the country retreat of Her Majesty The Queen and His Discover the latest range of exciting creative craft supplies, plus Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh. The main ground floor an abundance of lively workshops, demonstrations, displays and rooms, regularly used by the Royal Family are open to the public. information. Entry to the House, gardens and museum is included in the price Pick-up LD Route S Pick-up LD Route S Adult £35.00 Senior £33.50 Child £19.00 Adult £39.00 Senior £36.50 Child £25.00 Saturday 24th March Thursday 3rd May SHOWS SCARBOROUGH Additional bookings are likely to be added during the year for London and Manchester shows, please see our advertisements in Enjoy the wonderful bracing air from the North Sea, clean and safe your local newspapers or telephone our office for details. beaches, a busy harbour, superb walks and gardens, and magnificent cliff top scenery, as well as traditional seaside Oliver! Manchester Palace Theatre attractions. Visit the ruins of the Norman castle, and the Church of Tuesday 6th March Evening £63.50 St. Mary, dating from the 12th century, whose graveyard is the Dancing on Ice Sheffield Arena final resting place of Anne Bronte, who died while visiting Wednesday 25th April Evening £64.00 Scarborough in 1849. Phantom of the Opera Manchester Palace Theatre Pick-up ND Route NE Wednesday 2nd May Evening £68.50 Adult £25.50 Senior £25.00 Child £19.00 SHREWSBURY Wednesday 11th July, Tuesday 4th September One of the country’s most famous and picturesque market towns. With SCARBOROUGH, ROBIN HOOD’S BAY its narrow, cobbled streets and distinctive black and white buildings, AND THE NORTH YORKSHIRE MOORS step back in time as you delight in the ‘olde worlde‘ atmosphere. Explore the town’s countless hidden shuts and passages. Join us for a day in beautiful Yorkshire, taking in coast and moor. Pick-up LD Route W First stop is Scarborough, with time to have lunch before rejoining Adult £25.00 Senior £24.50 Child £17.00 the coach for the journey to Robin Hood’s Bay, a very picturesque Saturday 11th August

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SHREWSBURY FLOWER SHOW bands, dancers, jugglers, gymnasts and much more. Leading the Shrewsbury Flower Show celebrates its 125th Anniversary this Parade will be the Flower Queen and all her attendants. year. It is recognised as hosting one of the top competitive Pick-up ND Route S horticultural displays for both professionals and amatuers alike. Adult £31.00 Senior £29.50 Child £17.00 With flower marquees, a home and craft area and the Marchers Saturday 5th May marquee to showcase local produce plus plenty of entertinment in THE STAFFORDSHIRE HOARD the arena, there is much to enjoy at this lovely show. Pick-up LD Route W After a a successful first visit in 2011, we have decided to re-visit Adult £45.00 Senior £42.50 Child £17.00 this fascinating exhibition. This exceptional group of 7th century Saturday 11th August gold and silver warrior gear, many pieces with intricate garnet inlay, was found buried in a field in 2009. Around 80 artefacts from this, the largest hoard of Anglo-Saxon gold ever found, are now on display in The Potteries Museum in Stoke-on-Trent. Pick-up SD Route W Adult £22.00 Senior £21.50 Child £17.00 Monday 30th April STRATFORD UPON AVON Stratford is one of the most vibrant and historic towns in England. A medieval market town in the heart of the Midlands, it is most famous as the birthplace of William Shakespeare, and with its river setting, good shopping and beautiful gardens, a visit here is a wonderful day out. Buildings associated with Shakespeare – his birthplace, Nash’s House/New Place and Hall’s Croft are all within easy walking SKIPTON YULETIDE FESTIVAL NEW distance of each other. FOR 2012 Skipton’s Yuletide Festival is an ideal opportunity Pick-up ND Route S to sample a great atmosphere – the town’s famous Adult £26.00 Senior £25.50 Child £19.00 market will fill High Street with pre-Christmas bargains. Skipton Tuesday 11th September also has a great range of independent shops and high street brands, and a fabulous range of places to eat and drink. There will also be a range of great entertainment all over the town. Sample the festive atmosphere, and start the countdown to Christmas in this delightful market town. Pick-up ND Route NE Adult £44.00 Senior £42.00 Child £27.50 Sunday 9th December SOUTHPORT A resort with style, elegance and seaside enjoyment. Fabulous golden beaches and fun entertainment for the children. The very best shopping in all weathers with the architectural splendour of Lord Street, with its canopied shop fronts, fountains and gardens. Pick-up ND Route NW Adult £24.50 Senior £24.00 Child £17.00 Saturday 14th July, Saturday 18th August STRATFORD UPON AVON AND CHARLECOTE PARK NEW FOR 2012 SOUTHPORT FLOWER SHOW Spend the morning in medieval Stratford, birthplace Southport Flower Show is one of the most spectacular and of William Shakespeare. After time for exploring and inspirational events for everyone interested in the latest ideas for lunch, re-join the coach for an afternoon visit to Charlecote Park. homes, gardens and lifestyle. Home to the Lucy family since the 12th Century, their portraits, Held in 34 beautiful acres of Victoria Park, you can marvel at more collected objects and the design influence tell the family story than one million blooms, collect hints and tips from celebrity throughout the house. Gardens inspired by Capability Brown offer gardeners or taste some of the region’s finest food at the many walks with picturesque views of the River Avon, woodland walks cookery demonstrations. and a formal parterre. A herd of fallow deer can be found in the Pick-up ND Route NW parkland – a feature of Charlecote Park since Tudor times. Adult £40.50 Senior £40.00 Child £17.00 Entry to Charlecote park is included in the price. (National Trust Saturday 18th August members free on production of card. Please inform booking staff) SPALDING FLOWER PARADE Pick-up ND Route S A spectacular procession of tulip-decorated floats will make its Adult £36.00 Senior £35.500 Child £24.00 way along a 3 mile route through the town and along the river. Tuesday 12th June Interwoven with the floats will be a wonderful array of marching

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WEST MIDLANDS SAFARI PARK Enjoy a drive through Safari, a 150 acre site, home to a variety of exotic and unusual animals which roam the reserve, including rare and beautiful White Tigers. There are live shows at intervals during the day, which are included in the price. There is also an amusement area with family rides – these are charged extra. Pick-up ND Route S Adult £30.50 Senior £30.00 Child £23.00 Wednesday 25th July WHITBY Whitby’s importance rested on the fact that it is the only natural NEW harbour between the Humber and the Tees, and the town dates THAMES AFTERNOON TEA CRUISE FOR 2012 back to Roman times. The first monastery was laid waste by Viking Spend an afternoon discovering the magic of London raiders in the 9th century, and the Benedictine monastery was from the river Thames on board the Naticia. Enjoy a finally closed down by Henry VIII in 1539. selection of sandwiches, pastries and scones, as well as a selection Pick-up LD Route NE of teas and musical delights. Afternoon tea is included in the price. Adult £25.50 Senior £25.00 Child £17.00 You will have free time in London before and after your cruise. Tuesday 10th April, Wednesday 20th June, Friday 31st August Pick-up ELD Route S WINDSOR Adult £57.50 Senior £57.00 Child £39.00 Windsor – a Georgian and Victorian town which grew up around Wednesday 9th May the magnificent castle. The Guildhall, designed and built by Sir THURSFORD CHRISTMAS SHOW Christopher Wren, was completed in 1689. The cobbled streets, This musical show is the largest Christmas spectacular in England. known as Guildhall Island, have many other interesting buildings, Christmas music, oboe, harp and guitar, the resounding big band also dating from the 17th century. With all its heritage and and rousing bagpipes fill the theatre with a tremendous quality, and a reputation for the best fashion retail outlets outside atmosphere. The dancers perform with energy, grace and London, Windsor is a fine place to spend the day. Why not take a enjoyment, bringing vitality and rhythm to each lavish production. river trip, or enjoy a walk in Windsor Great Park? Singers with distinctive voices highlight the changing moods of Pick-up ELD Route S the season and bring you the magic and fun of Christmas whilst Adult Adult £28.00 Senior £27.50 Child £19.00 Thursford’s shops are all part of the Christmas magic, crammed Wednesday 6th June, Sunday 5th August full of wonderful gifts. Children under 8 are not permitted. YORK Bookings will not be taken until April 1st 2012. The North’s spiritual capital Adult £58.50 Senior £58.50 Child over 8 £51.50 for 2000 years, York is Dates are to be confirmed. central to Britain’s colourful TOWER OF LONDON history. A compact walled In the early 1080’s, William the Conqueror began to build a riverside city, York is home massive stone tower at the centre of his London fortress. Through to world class attractions – the centuries that followed, successive monarchs added to the the stunning York Minster, fortifications of this historic and world famous London landmark, The Shambles and which we can now explore today. You can now explore at your Stonegate, the Jorvik Viking leisure over 900 years of history. The greatest working collection Centre, National Railway of Crown Jewels in the world is also open to visitors. Priceless Museum and York Castle symbols of British Monarchy including two of the worlds most Museum. famous diamonds-The Cullinan 1 and The Koh-i-Nor, this Pick-up ND Route NE exhibition could be the highlight of your visit. There will be free Adult £25.00 Senior £24.50 Child £17.00 time in London after your visit to the Tower of London. Monday 21st May, Wednesday 3rd October, Pick-up ELD Route S Sunday 29th July, Saturday 23rd February 2013 Adult £46.00 Senior £43.00 Child £29.00 YORK - ST. NICHOLAS FAYRE Monday 28th May See the city come alive with Victorian costumed traders, carol TWYCROSS ZOO singers and the delicious smells of roasted chestnuts and mulled Set in 50 acres of parkland, the zoo is home to 1000 or so animals, wine. With stalls in Parliament Street, Coppergate Square, the most of which are endangered species. It’s world famous primate Guildhall and St William’s College, all selling traditional handmade collection ranges from tiny Pygmy Marmosets to the impressive gifts and beautiful crafts, Yorkshire produce at the markets in St silverback Western Lowland Gorillas. Also now fully open is the Sampson’s Square and a medieval market in the Barley Hall, you’ll Himalaya Visitor Centre, from where you can view the Snow be able to do all your Christmas shopping in the festive Leopards. atmosphere of the beautiful city of York. Pick-up ND Route S Pick-up ND Route NE Adult £ 38.00 Senior £35.50 Child £27.50 Adult £26.00 Senior £25.50 Child £18.00 Sunday 24th June Sunday 2nd December

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Paul and Sally Andrew are pleased to offer their View from balcony privately owned, extremely comfortable, well furnished and spacious 1st floor apartment (top floor) with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (one en-suite), living/ dining area with log burner, Sky TV, radio, tape & CD player, fitted kitchen with cooker, dishwasher, washing machine, fridge/freezer & microwave. Good sized south facing balcony with seating area and spectacular sea views. Communal swimming pools to rear of apartment.

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beach where fishing boats await the next trip. Carvoeiro has a bustling, friendly atmosphere, with plenty of fine restaurants, numerous bars, a good choice of shops, pharmacy, banks, doctors, butchers, bakers, newsagent and a lively nightlife that includes several disco bars. Carvoeiro is situated in Portugal’s rugged Central West Algarve, with stunning cliffs and sheltered coves, close to many golf courses, two Water Parks, Zoomarina, Sand Sculptures and many beautiful towns, villages, beaches and attractions to suit The apartment is in an enviable elevated location at Monte all ages. Dourado resort, less than 5 minutes walk to delightful Carvoeiro, a classical Algarve fishing village that has retained Pleasant breezes cool summer temperatures and winter its charm with whitewashed cottages and buildings running weather as we know it seldom appears in these parts.The down the hillside to a lovely beach.The village square around Algarve is blessed with an almost tropical climate, comparable which much of the local life revolves overlooks the lovely sandy to California or North Africa, with an average 11-12 hours of sunshine per day in summer and 6-7 hours per day in winter.

Master bedroom En-suite bathroom Faro Airport is only 45 minutes away and is serviced by many low cost airlines and tour operators with local airport departures – BOOK EARLY FOR CHEAPEST FLIGHTS !!

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INFORMATION MAINTENANCE May we take this opportunity to The safety of our passengers has introduce our company and to been and always will be our main provide you with details of our priority. We therefore operate a high services and the vehicles we have quality, well maintained fleet of Thank you for taking time to read our brochure available for Excursions, Private Hire vehicles and employ highly and Tours. experienced drivers and fitters. We are very proud of our high safety TOURS AND SHORT BREAKS record and the high standard of We operate our own cleanliness throughout our fleet. comprehensive range of tours and short breaks in both the UK and overseas. A full colour brochure is available on request - special rates are CONNOISSEUR CLUB CLASS available for group reservations. 26 seat executive coach with Alternatively, if you are a group reclining seats, 5 tables, lounge area, organiser we will be happy to full servery, air conditioning. TRAVEL OFFICES prepare special holidays or short Suitable for a variety of occasions, a Within reach of all major ports and break packages tailored to your birthday outing, ‘prom parties’ and a airports we are centrally located in requirements. corporate events. Ideal as a ‘team’ the heart of the Peak District with coach for rugby, football, cricket etc. easy access via motorways and the GROUPS rail network. Our travel offices are Group Discounts are available on our situated at our business premises at Holidays, Short Breaks, Weekend the junction of the A623 and the Breaks and Day Excursions – please B6049 just outside the village of ring for details. Alternatively, if you Tideswell. We have ample free are a group organiser, we will be parking. We would be happy to very pleased to prepare special welcome you at any time and be holiday, day excursion or short break pleased to show you around our packages tailored to your vehicles and facilities. requirements. Andrews have been involved in taking thousands of passengers every year on excursions and holidays both in Britain and Europe. However large or small the size of your group Andrews can take care of your needs.

SCHOOL GROUPS TRAILERS We have extensive experience in the We also have planning and co-ordination of COACHES & MINI COACHES available box school and field study trips in and FOR HIRE trailers, which can around the Peak District and all over 8, 12, 16, 19, 24 & 25 seater be towed behind the UK, ski-trips and summer Mercedes mini coaches with integral any of our fleet for activities into Europe. luggage racks, CD, PA. transporting extra • School coaches • Large capacity 25, 30, 35, 40, 49, 53, 60, 65 & 75 luggage, sport and leisure equipment. • 55, 60, 65 & 70 seats seater Seat Belts. For your safety and • Air Conditioned Club Class coaches with reclining comfort our coaches and mini • Washroom seats, CD, PA systems, double coaches are all fitted with seat belts • Three and Two Seating glazing and air conditioning and speed restrictors. • Fitted with 3 point seatbelts Please ring for your confirmed pick-up time 2 days before travelling 01298 871222 23