2021 HOLIDAYS & DAY TRIPS TAMAR COACHES
A very warm welcome to our very first Day Trip, Short Break and Holiday brochure for 2021. The challenges of 2020 have been enormous for us all and in 2021 we want to offer you the chance to ‘spread your wings’ once again whether you are just looking for a day trip away, or a proper holiday break.
Tom and Graham at our offices will personally manage your booking. They will offer you additional advise about the very bespoke excursions and holidays that have been selected following your invaluable feedback, input and comments.
Since its inception in 2016 Tamar Coaches has grown in strength with its reputation for reliability, professionalism and old fashioned customer service values.
Your Day Trip or Holiday will be on-board one of our dedicated executive touring coaches. You will be travelling in style, comfort and luxury to your next destination.... Good legroom space, reclining seats, on-board toilet, hot/cold drink facilities and full air conditioning.
All of our tours/daytrips are operated on vehicles from within our own fleet, which are regularly inspected and maintained in line with current legislation and guidelines. All are fitted with seat belts.
Our uniformed, knowledgeable and courteous drivers are looking forward to welcoming you on board. CONTENTS
Thank you for taking the time to read through our new brochure and we do hope that you will enjoy. SEATING PLANS 4 PICK UP POINTS 56 Travelling in Style with a friendly smile... HOLIDAYS 5 T&C’s 58
Throughout 2021. DAY TRIPS 30 BOOKING FORM 62 2 3 Seating plans GRAND NATIONAL - AINTREE
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2 2 DRIVERDRIVER Cour erCour er 3 3 seatseat £395pp 5 5 2 2 Single room 3 3 8 8 supplement +£75pp 5 5 2 2 8 8 Place your bets on this indulgent 3 3 weekend away. 5 5 2 2 WHAT’S INCLUDED Sample the atmosphere of the ‘sport of kings’ at the 8 8 3 3 • Steeplechase 2 2 5 5 world’s greatest steeplechase. Reward your taste buds Enclosure Admission with a perfect serve G&T whilst behind the scenes at 2 2 2222 8 8 - informal temporary the prized Brindle Distillery. 2323 2 2 2 2 enclosure with its own bars, 25252 2 2 2 2222 catering,betting facilities, Discover the famous Aintree course - nearly 2 ¼ miles 2 2 2828 2323 2 2 big screen viewing in length and featuring 16 unique fences including the and live entertainment. famous Bechers Brook. In the Steeplechase Enclosure 2 2 3 3 25252 2 SERVERYSERVERYWC WC (no access to the Parade Ring or SERVERYSERVERYWC WC you’ll have access to all the facilities you need to Winner’s Enclosure) speculate and celebrate. 3 3 3232 2 2 2828 STAIRSSTAIRS • Brindle distillery tour & EXIT& EXIT STAIRSSTAIRS & EXIT& EXIT The weekend doesn’t end here. No Red Rum but and gin tastings 33333 3 2 2 3 3 keep your gin-up as we take a tasting tour at Brindle 3535 3 3 3 3 3232 Distillery- home of award-winning Cuckoo Gin, made with locally sourced ingredients at Holmes Farm and 3 3 3838 33333 3 3 3 3535 3 3 lovingly distilled using fresh water from the spring.
2 2 MAIN STAY 3 3 3 3 3838 3 3 Preston Marriott Hotel 4* 5 5 8 8 2 2 3 3 Uncover upscale amenities and classic ambiance at the Preston 5 5 5 5 5252 5 5 8 8 Marriott Hotel. Originally a Victorian manor house, our hotel provides the 53535 5 55555 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 52525353 perfect base for leisure travellers. Features include high-speed Wi-Fi access, and 24-hour room service. 5 On a scenic half-day coach guided tour, we of The Woolpack, Café Mainstreet, David’s head north through panoramic countryside Shop and many more - with plenty of time to NORTHERN DRAMAS to discover some of the locations used in the take plenty of pictures. filming of Emmerdale, including a visit to the market town of Otley in Wharfedale, known as Over 150 years old, step back in time on the Hotten in the soap. Keighley & Worth Valley Railway and you will travel in steam hauled vintage rolling stock We will continue on to Esholt where much through one of the world’s most breath taking of the filming of Emmerdale took place for landscapes, with extensive local links to the over 20 years & where you’ll spot familiar 1970 film The Railway Children. landmarks including the Woolpack pub. Light-hearted and Legendary- Last of the Tour Highlight: Summer Wine is based around a trio of older Lunch (cold buffet) accompanied by a star men, Compo, Cleggy & Foggy, and their from the actual Emmerdale show (location youthful antics. Our coach guided tour will TBA). take us to Holmfirth, the location of Sid’s cafe and Nora Batty’s house which now houses the At the former ITV Studios be absorbed on a 90 Last of the Summer wine Exhibition & Gift minute guided tour of the world of Emmerdale. Shop. You can see some of the props used in You’ll explore the village and see exterior sets the filming & perhaps purchase a souvenir. THU 29 APR - Discover Yorkshire and it’s MON 3 MAY acclaimed British TV classics. WHAT’S INCLUDED MAIN STAY 5 DAYS Head through scenic countryside of the • Emmerdale film locations Crowne Plaza Leeds 4* locations used in the filming of Emmerdale, coach guided tour This elegant hotel features modern rooms, including an up-close and personal lunch with and an extensive spa including an indoor pp • Meet and greet – cold buffet lunch £365 a star from the show. swimming pool and fitness centre. Single room with an Emmerdale cast member supplement +£100pp Take a fully-guided tour through the popular • Guided walking tour, exterior sets at Emmerdale- The Village Emmerdale the Village normally off limits to all but cast and crew. • Return 50 min journey on Keighley & Worth Valley Railway Journey on the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway, where surrounding towns and villages • Last of the Summer Wine were used extensively in the 1970 film The Coach Guided Tour Railway Children.
To conclude the tour, a scenic tour in the heart of the Holme Valley. Find out more about Last of the Summer Wine - the longest running TV comedy programme on British TV.
6 7 Wednesday: This morning we travel to you to Osborne House, (Price not included – Cowes, popular with visitors since Victorian allow approx. £18pp). You have the chance to ISLE OF WIGHT times, situated on the west bank of the explore Queen Victoria’s one-time residence Medina river. It rightly claims to be the home on the island. Built as a holiday home in the of the world’s first yacht club and the spiritual late 1840s, the Italianate palace boasts home of international yacht racing. Cowes has spectacular views across the Solent. We some very upmarket shops along with a host take an intimate glimpse of Royal Family life of quirky and individual emporiums making as we wander through the magnificent Royal the town one of the best shopping centres Apartments as well as the walled gardens and on the island. We then travel to the seaside grounds where we find the charming Swiss resort of Ryde with its log stretch of golden Cottage, used by the royal children to learn sand, pretty esplanade, marina and beautiful household management. gardens. Take a stroll along the famous pier, the oldest in England or admire the many Friday: After breakfast we make our way back boats moored in the busy harbour. to the ferry port for our crossing back to the mainland. We will make suitable comfort / Thursday: A free day to relax and enjoy meal breaks on our journey back to Plymouth the hotel’s position and spend the day in aiming to arrive early evening. Shanklin. Alternatively your driver will take
MON 10 MAY WHAT’S INCLUDED MAIN STAY - Journey to a different world • Alum Bay and the Needles FRI 14 MAY We will discover just how different the Isle of The Brunswick Hotel Wight really is with its the picturesque villages • Godshill One of the finest luxury hotels in Shanklin 5 DAYS with wonderful gardens and fantastic sea and variety of geographic sights. The island is • Cowes and Ryde views. It has an indoor swimming pool and is a beautiful destination and has something for just a 5 minute walk from the esplanade and £429pp all interests. Rolling countryside, chalky cliffs, • Full day at resort in Shanklin beach. The hotel does not have a lift and only Single room beautiful beaches, seafront promenades to has a limited number of ground floor rooms supplement* • Optional Osborne House Excursion which will need to be requested at the time stroll along lined with vintage beach huts, (Entrance price not included) of booking. Return ferry crossings and daily restaurants and amusements, you will find it all excursions are also included. on this unique 13 mile by 23 mile piece of land. • Full afternoon Island Drive * There will be no single room supplement for Monday: We depart Plymouth at 8am, making a coffee the first 4 guests to book, additional single stop and a longer lunch stop along the way, before rooms will be on a request basis only and catching our ferry across to the Isle of Wight. We will subject to a supplement. arrive at our hotel to check in late afternoon, where you can relax before enjoying your first evening meal.
Tuesday: We take a trip around the island today, taking in Alum Bay and The Needles, the western most bay of the island, at the most westerly tip is The Needles with its 3 chalk Monoliths, stretching out to the Solent. We return to the hotel via the pretty inland village of Godshill with its charming thatch roofed cottages, delightful medieval church, wonderful model village, tearooms and gift shops. 8 9 In the ancient royal hunting forest of Ettrick The theatre of our stay at the Gin Palace lies Bowhill, seat of Duke of Buccleuch and one begins as we talk, tour and taste through the REGAL SCOTLAND of the world’s greatest private art collections. distillery at our hotel where the copper still Our VIP experience includes a private tour ‘Felicity’ mixes a masterful combination of with tales of a family almost as old as the beautiful local botanicals and water drawn Scottish nation itself, a beautiful buffet lunch from Peeble’s private Shieldgreen spring to and coach ride through incredible grounds of make the delicious 1881 gin varieties. over sixty thousand acres. An outpost of the Royal Botanic Garden of A 5 star visitor experience aboard the Royal Edinburgh, Dawyck’s spectacular seasonal Yacht Britannia – the Former yacht of her displays echo the striking landscape of the majesty, Queen Elizabeth II for over forty Scottish National Scenic Area with sixty-five years. We take in the understated elegance acres of breathtaking blooms, underneath of five decks, from the Queen’s bedroom to the branches of some of Britain’s oldest and lavish State rooms of yesteryear. The clocks tallest trees dating back to the 1600s. are stopped at the time the Queen last disembarked in this time capsule of British sovereign past. MAIN STAY Peebles Hydro 4* SAT 29 MAY WHAT’S INCLUDED A beautiful early 20th Century hotel, - Staying at the Gin Palace at surrounded by forest, Peebles Hydro offers us • Bowhill VIP experience with a comfortable traditional oasis for our stay. FRI 4 JUN Peeble’s Hydro, established buffet lunch in 1881. Features include genuine Scottish breakfasts, 7 DAYS • 5 Star Visitor experience and entry indoor pool and gym, high-speed Wi-Fi, This royal journey leads you through the to the Royal Yacht Britannia spectacular views and Peeble’s very own gin pp majesty of Scotland with an extraordinary VIP distillery. £649 exploration of Bowhill House and grounds, • Gin Palace Tour and tutored tasting Single room There is an overnight stay in each direction at aboard Her Majesty’s Royal Yacht Britannia supplement +£110pp • Admission to Dawyck Gardens the Preston Marriott (4*) - Originally a Victorian in Edinburgh, a visit to the sublime seasonal manor house- featuring upscale amenities with Royal Botanic Garden Dawyck and a glorious a classic ambiance Hotel. gin tour at your hotel.
10 11 Collon house was built in 1740 by Anthony the depths of the ocean and uncover the true IRISH GEMS & TITANIC Foster, Lord Chief Baron of the Exchequer. His legend of Titanic in the city where it all began. famous son John “Speaker” Foster was the EXPERIENCE last Speaker of the Irish House of Commons Step back in time with a Medieval Knight of up to its dissolution in 1800. Guests can Trim with a guided walking tour and hands on expect authentic Georgian interiors of the display that lets you feel the heft of a sword, try mid 18th century, furnished with period on a closed helmet and wear chain mail. We’ll antiques and paintings. also have access with a guide to the largest, best-preserved & most impressive Anglo- Further enhance this experience with lunch Norman castle in Ireland, where sections of at a supplement of £20.00 pp the epic film Braveheart were filmed.
In the afternoon, visit Drogheda, ‘ Gateway A guided tour will give us an in-depth insight to Boyne Valley’ and one of Ireland’s oldest into the battle between King William III and his towns. father-in-law King James II in 1690. Explore the colourful tale of the Battle of the Boyne The World’s Largest Titanic Visitor Experience Located on the battle site in the recently awaits, located right beside the historic site restored 18th century Oldbridge House. of this world-famous ship’s construction. Explore the shipyard, walk the decks, travel to SUN 17 OCT - Uncover Irish traditions and SAT 23 OCT triumphs on this incomparable WHAT’S INCLUDED MAIN STAY tour. 7 DAYS • Collon House guided tour, tea / Ballymascanlon House Hotel 4* Visit the world’s only authentic Titanic coffee and cake Family run hotel set in parkland with a landmark - Titanic Experience, Belfast and pay backdrop of mountain scenery and forest pp • Entry to Titanic Belfast views. Features a superb health club and golf £689 tribute to the city’s glorious industrial past and Single room course. a commemoration of the ill-fated liner. • Trim Walking Tour & Medieval supplement +£130pp Weaponry Display We’ll take a tour of the sumptuously appointed • Guided tour of Trim Castle Collon House, gazing at the restored Georgian interiors, prize winner of the Ellison • Guided tour at Battle of Boyne Award (National Trust) for conservation and Visitor Centre restoration.
We discover Trim, home not only to the largest, best-preserved & most impressive Anglo- Norman castle in Ireland, but to more medieval buildings than any other town in Ireland. Finally a guided tour of the history of The Battle of the Boyne, located in the restored 18th century Oldbridge House.
12 13 ON THE TRAIL OF Day or night, week day or weekend, MIDSOMER MURDERS we will have a transport package to suit.
FRI 11 JUN - MON 14 JUN 3 DAYS £409pp Single room supplement +£100pp Follow in the footsteps of DCI WHAT’S INCLUDED Barnaby on the trail of many a murder. • 60 min walking tour of Dorchester-on-Thames Uncover the quaint buildings, church turrets and village greens in the real locations that have given the show is • Guided walking tour of distinct character since 1997. Wallingford and museum One of the prettiest villages of Midsomer County is WE HAVE A entry Dorchester-on-Thames. A walking tour takes us through RANGE OF • Cream Tea and talk with this small, picture postcard village built up around one VEHICLES of England’s most historic Abbey’s which has appeared Midsomer extra TO SUIT under the guise of many villages features in the show. YOUR NEEDS: • Dorney Court Experience We can provide coaches for any occasion; from A must see for any fan is Wallingford, original location – 2hr tour and tea/coffee days out to week long tours, weddings to school 33 Seat Standard Coach of Causton - home to the main Character. Look out trips, whatever your needs, we would be pleased to and cake for familiar sights on a walking tour, before visiting the provide you with a ‘bespoke’ quotation. 48 Seat Standard Coach local museum - colourful and delightfully intimate with knowledgeable guides. Head for a well earned rest at The 53 Seat Standard Coach George Hotel, used as the ‘Maid in Splendour’ Pub where All of our coach drivers are DBS checked to an enhanced level, fully uniformed, courteous and 53 Seat Luxury Coach MAIN STAY we’ll enjoy a cream tea, along with a talk from someone who has appeared in the series. friendly. 53 Seat Executive Tourer
Voco Reading 4* Dorney Court features in ‘Strangler’s Wood’ ‘Secrets & We pride ourselves on the appearance of our 57 Seat Executive Tourer An ideal location for exploring Royal Spies’ & ‘Not in my Backyard’, to name a few Midsomer modern coaches, which will always arrive clean and 70 Seat Standard Coach Berkshire countryside, such as Highlights. A favourite pick of TV and big screen tidy, inside and out. Ascot, Henley, Windsor and Eton. locations, a private tour of the house will also explore Features a swimming pool, fully it’s cinematic connections including Lock Stock and Two fitted gym and whirlpool. Smoking Barrels and Agatha Christie’s Poirot. Please go to our website: www.tamarcoaches.co.uk for more information on coach hire 14 15 our final day we head to the Wensleydale York Races – creamery, for an interactive experience that Summer Music Weekend THE YORKSHIRE GOURMET TOUR sweeps us through the centuries of cheese and allows us to get up close and personal, as Something different? we watch the cheesemakers create an 8 pint truckle in front of our eyes. For only £15pp Swap York Cocoa Works for this visit: Rather than cold steel or coal or wool, York over 300 years ago chose chocolate, the Award winning modern grandstands, angel of flavour, to make sweet industry. At characterful listed buildings, manicured the independent York Cocoa Works, master lawns and home grown flowers set the scene chocolatiers have revitalised the history for the best of racedays. (standard entry- that gave birth to such giants as Rowntree’s supplement applies) and Terry’s. In a tremendously tasty tour we are guided by a chocolatier through cocoa secrets and immersed into creation of our own chocolate masterpiece!
WHAT’S INCLUDED THU 24 JUN - A gastronomical, • York Cocoa Works factory tour with an immersive chocolate MAIN STAY MON 28 JUN interactive adventure making experience or York 5 DAYS From cocoa secrets at the Chocolate City Races Experience Burn Hall Hotel 3* of York to crumbling cheese wisdom at the • 3 hrs gentle walking and tasting Located in the Yorkshire Dales, the Burn Wensleydale creamery experience. We take Hall York is known for its warm welcome and pp tour of Malton £549 a tasty trail in the tiny Yorkshire food capital outstanding customer service. Features include: W-Fi, modern amenities and fitness Single room Malton, rambling through the streets of over • Cheese experience at the supplement +£80pp centre. 40 producers. Wensleydale Creamery
In a three hour journey we are guided through food paradise. The tiny town of Malton is known as Yorkshire’s Food Capital, the foodie’s heaven - from macaroons to pizzerias to gelato, this is the home to artisan producers, micro-breweries, distilleries, cafés, restaurants, patisseries, pubs and delicatessens. Our taste buds are deliciously tutored with artisan flavours honed over a century in the most sumptuous food walking tour.
Britain is famous for its distinctive territorial cheeses. With ancestral recipes, the same basic ingredient is shaped into something unique, flavoursome, and tremendous on toast. Yorkshire Wensleydale is of course one of the most famous, with a delicate, light lemony flavour and a delightful crumbling texture. For 16 17 Within the Peak District National Park is the River Trent – one of the major rivers of historic market town of Bakewell, home of England. We’ll journey past all the notable PEAKS PIES AND PUDDINGS the iconic Bakewell pudding. At Bakewell’s sights of Nottingham whilst enjoying a hot very own Pudding Bakehouse we watch the cup of tea or coffee aboard. The best sights Pudding Maker’s art in action. We’ll even get on The Trent await including The City Ground, the opportunity to make our own. While its The Lady Bay Bridge and the stunning Wilford baking, take a break in the restaurant and Church. enjoy a cup of tea or coffee. Once you’ve finished, your pudding will be cooked and In the heart of the traditional market town of ready for you to take home. Melton Mowbray lies Melton Cheeseboard, famed for Stilton cheese and pork pies. Today, Indulge in luxurious artisan ice cream at the they house the widest range of cheeses in the award-winning, “home-grown” Bluebell’s county with over 120 different varieties, many dairy. Understand the history of Bluebells, of which were sourced in Leicestershire. from cow to cone, and trial up to 6 specially picked out ice-cream or sorbet flavours, all Next door, you can learn the secret of pie- crafted using local or British produce when making from the oldest remaining bakers of possible. the authentic Pork Pie, around since 1851 and renowned for premium ingredients, time THU 8 JULY Relax and enjoy a cruise along the beautiful honoured recipes and attention to detail. - Follow this interactive culinary MON 12 JULY tour around the Peaks. WHAT’S INCLUDED MAIN STAY 5 DAYS We trial luxury artisan ice-cream at Bluebell’s • Bakewell Pudding making Derby Mickleover, Signature Dairy and try our hands at baking at experience with tea or coffee Collection by Best Western 4* the Bakewell Pudding Shop. An architecturally distinctive hotel, located at £439pp • Enlightening talk on Bluebells Ice Mickleover on the outskirts of derby, offering contemporary bedrooms. Single room After taking a trip on the Trent River Cruise, Cream with tea/coffee on arrival supplement +£80pp taste a variety of cheeses in the Melton • Bluebells ice cream tasting: trialling Features include free Wi-Fi, gym, sauna, Cheese Board and experience a live steam room and a heated indoor pool. at least 6 of ice cream or sorbet demonstration making pork pies at Dickinson flavours and Morris, England’s oldest Pork Pie Shoppe. • 1.5 hours River Cruise including tea and coffee
• 15 minute intro-talk on history Leicestershire cheese with tasting of 6 cheeses
• 15 minute pie making demonstration
18 19 Be enchanted by Belsay’s medieval castle, The Independent named it as one of the best HIDDEN HOMES AND GARDENS OF which sits in 30 acres of outstanding gardens. cities in the world to visit in 2020, and Condé Roam through the unique micro-climate Nast’s Traveller magazine readers voted it the NORTH EAST ENGLAND of the Quarry Garden with it’s many exotic ‘Best city in the UK’ - We’ll have the afternoon plants and relax in the open spaces that at leisure to get to know the city’s cobbled surround the hall. streets for ourselves.
Head towards the River Tyne to the eclectic A tour to this county would not be complete Newcastle-upon-Tyne, a mix of deep-rooted without Beamish – uniquely bringing to life heritage and urban sophistication in an the story of North East England through the elegantly Victorian city centre and Quayside. decades, including the 1820s, 1900s, 1940s and 1950s. Set on a rocky promontory next to the castle lies Durham Cathedral, one of the great buildings of Europe. The medieval city huddles MAIN STAY below with the river sweeping round, the profile of the World Heritage Site is instantly Radisson Blu Durham 4* recognisable. Nestled on a bend of the River Wear, centrally located in Durham, just a short walk from major attractions and the charming Old City. MON 2 AUG WHAT’S INCLUDED Facilities include; jacuzzi, sauna and steam - room, gym and swimming pool. Discover the breath-taking • Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens – FRI 6 AUG countryside and dramatic coastline House and Garden Tour of the North East. 5 DAYS • Durham Cathedral private Dotted with lesser-known treasures and iconic guided tour and access to visit the £529pp cities. Lose yourself in 30 acres of Grecian cathedral’s Open Treasure exhibit architecture and picturesque landscaping at displaying some of the Cathedral’s Single room Belsay Hall. Step back in time at Beamish – the supplement +£100pp fascinating Collections acquired world famous open-air museum. Visit the over the centuries. majestic city of Durham, and the cathedral, a historical treasure trove and World Heritage Site. • Admission to Beamish Living Museum
20 21 Head to the mines, for an immersive adventure Go from hills to mountains, on the Brecon that lets us don our own hat and flashlight . Mountain Railway. Our steam journey takes MINT, MINES AND VINES Until the 20th Century, Rhondda Valley was us past the flooded Taf Fechan Valley and one of the most important coal mining areas stops just short of the Torpantau tunnel, the in the world, including powering the Titanic. highest railway tunnel in the UK. On our return Weave through the tunnels of Welsh industry, we pause at Pontiscill to see if we can spot the guided by a genuine ex-miner full of first-hand submerged spires of the 15th century church, stories and secrets. Capel Taf Fechan, before steaming ahead to a wonderful Welsh lunch of savouries and cakes All of the UK’s coinage comes from one shiny at Pant. place- the Royal Mint in Wales. Here we literally strike our own money in a tour that Proudly producing five award winning ‘Cariad’ covers 1,000 years of money making history. wines. In a sparkling tour we taste the bubbles We see the press that makes 700 coins per and smell the sunshine, wandering through minute, hear craftsmanship from money fans vines on the beautiful hills that the Romans in the guided factory experience, explore a considered a perfect vineyard site. glitzy gold exhibition and finally try your hand at production. A truly mint experience.
MON 6 SEP WHAT’S INCLUDED MAIN STAY - In the heart of South Wales • Royal Mint- short intro video, Angel Hotel Cardiff 3* FRI 10 SEP we take an immersive journey guided factory experience and A beautiful Victorian landmark in a perfect through the wealth of the Welsh. interactive exhibition location for city breaks in Cardiff and for 5 DAYS exploring the beautiful countryside and Enjoy the taste of love - Cariad - in a sparkling • Guided tour and tasting of beaches of South Wales. Featuring a modern winery tour at Llanerch Vineyard, head deep Llanerch Vineyard restaurant serving premium local produce £439pp and fine wines with a view of Cardiff Castle. underground following the footsteps of a real • 90 min return journey railway Single room ex-miner in the Welsh Mining Experience, journey from Pant Station, incl. supplement +£100pp travel to the highest railway tunnel in the UK 35 min stop at Pontsticill at Brecon Mountain Railway and make money • Buffet lunch (Tea Rooms in of your own at the worlds leading exporter of Pant Station) coins and medals, The Royal Mint. • Black Gold Experience Tour at Rhondda Valley
22 23 COTSWOLD CAPERS BELMOND BRITISH PULLMAN
SUN 12 SEP SAT 9 OCT - - THU 16 SEP MON 11 OCT 5 DAYS 3 DAYS £409pp £505pp Single room Single room supplement +£100pp supplement +£50pp
WHAT’S INCLUDED The honeyed hue of the WHAT’S INCLUDED Journey in style on board the classical Cotswolds comes alive. British Pullman. • 1hr guided tour of • 2½ hour journey from Full of colour and creativity as we discover gems off the Sister train to the legendary Venice Simplon-Orient- Cogges Manor London-Folkestone beaten track – the majestically Moghul Sezincote and Express and step back in time as you are welcomed on Farm with tea/coffee the delightfully cinematic Cogges Manor Farm. • A wonderful fine dining board one of the unique antique carriages, settle back and homemade cake experience served on into your deeply comfortable seat and be transported • 1hr guided tour of A Moghul confection in the Cotswolds, nothing quite board the train. into another age while Britain’s glorious countryside prepares you for Sezincote - a unique Indian-influenced Sezincote plus free-flow unfolds past your window. visit of the gardens stately home. A 1 hour private guided tour explores the architecture designed in the Mogul style of Rajasthan, MAIN STAY The Belmond British Pullman luxury train embodies with its romantic water garden with pools, waterfalls, everything that was fabulous about the roaring 20s MAIN STAY a grotto and a temple to the Hindu Sun God, largely Hilton St. Anne’s Manor, unchanged since the mid-19th century. Bracknell 4* and 30s. Royalty, film stars and heads of state were transported in luxury on these “palaces on wheels“. Mercure Gloucester A cosy countryside hotel set in 25 Bowden Hall 4* The stunning weathered-copper onion dome dazzled acres of manicured gardens, and Today, each carriage has been lovingly restored and Located on the outskirts of the Prince Regent so much during his 1807 visit, he featuring excellent leisure facilities. refurbished so that you too can experience the glamour Gloucester and set among 12 acres went on to change his plans for the Royal Pavilion in and excitement of vintage rail travel. of Cotswolds greenery, this recently Brighton, echoing the exotic Indian style he admired at refurbished hotel is the ideal country retreat. Sezincote. No journey is complete without taking a stroll through the train, admiring the unique flourishes that make Cogges Manor Farm is a beautifully preserved collection Belmond British Pullman truly one of a kind: veneered of Cotswold stone farm buildings set in its own grounds, panels decorated with Art Deco marquetry; plush roomy Notably, it is a popular location for TV and the big screen, armchairs; tables set with linen, silver and crystal; the from Countryfile to Downton Abbey. brass luggage racks that gleam overhead.
24 25 CHRISTMAS AT LONGLEAT FESTIVAL OF LIGHT CHATSWORTH HOUSE
SUN 21 NOV SAT 4 DEC - - TUE 23 NOV MON 6 DEC 3 DAYS 3 DAYS £349pp £229pp Single room Single room supplement +£40pp supplement +£50pp
WHAT’S INCLUDED Explore the enchantingly opulent WHAT’S INCLUDED Experience the truly unique house and gardens of Chatsworth spectacle of The Festival of Light • Entry to Chatsworth at your own leisure. • Admission to Longleat at Longleat. House and Gardens House, Safari Park and The Estate and House of the Duke and Duchess of Hundreds of illuminated designs help to transform the Festival of Light Devonshire will be magically transformed into a Festive world-famous Wiltshire estate into a glowing winter Wonderland. wonderland, on a spectacular scale.
MAIN STAY The lower floors of the house will be decorated with MAIN STAY Set amid the beautiful backdrop of the landscaped garlands, twinkling lights and candles, complemented grounds, gardens and lake surrounding Longleat Mercure Barnsley by the fragrance of decorated Christmas trees, with the Holiday Inn Bristol Filton 4* House, this must-see festival is beaming with colour Gardens being lit by ornate and themed lighting - It will and fascinating structures creating a stunning and Tankersley Manor Hotel 4* A stylish Bristol hotel set in be a Christmas visit to remember. enchanting experience for visitors. Within 20 minutes of Sheffield city landscaped grounds. Facilities include free Wifi, a fully equipped centre and in reach of the beautiful Set in 105 acres of masterful gardens, and surrounded gym, and a heated swimming pool. Peak District National Park. The by a further 1000 acres of parkland, Chatsworth is one hotel’s main building is a Grade II of the true treasure houses of Britain. listed former residence built in the 17th Century.
26 27 has the tallest tower in Norfolk and there are Literature! We return to our hotel for our THURSFORD CHRISTMAS plenty of shops, pubs and cafés to explore. grand Christmas dinner and entertainment. We then travel the very short distance to the SPECTACULAR - TURKEY & TINSEL nearby seaside town of Sheringham where Thursday: (New Year’s Eve): Today you will you will find an award winning beach, heritage have a few hours at leisure to explore your steam railway and shops selling local produce. surroundings in more detail. Your driver will We return to our hotel for our evening meal arrange a time to take you to the highlight of and entertainment. the tour ‘The Thursford Christmas Spectacular Show’ for the afternoon performance. We will Wednesday: (Christmas Day): We travel to return to our hotel for our evening meal and to the inland city of Norwich which has the river celebrate the New Year. Wensum at its heart. It is the most complete medieval city in the UK, but also has an arts, Friday: We must leave Great Yarmouth today, music and cultural scene, superb modern making comfort stops along the way for shops and livelily restaurants and bars. It coffee and a longer break for lunch. We aim to was also England’s first UNESCO City of be back in Plymouth mid-late evening.
WHAT’S INCLUDED MAIN STAY MON 6 DEC • A variety of Evening entertainment Burlington Palm Hotel, Great - The ultimate Christmas musical at the hotel Yarmouth 3* FRI 10 DEC experience. • Tickets for the Thursford There will be no single room supplement for the first 3 guests to book, additional single Christmas Spectacular 5 DAYS Simply one of the most exciting Christmas rooms will be on a request basis only and Spectacular shows ever. It is the most PLEASE NOTE: A non-refundable subject to a supplement of £60 per person. deposit of £40 per person is required popular Christmas show of all time in pp to cover the cost of tickets for the £465 England and is a blend of exciting Christmas Thursford Show. Single room entertainment, with Christmas songs, supplement +£60pp* carols, dazzling dancers, beautiful costumes, • Visits to the very picturesque outstanding music and singing from a cast of seaside towns of Cromer and over 0ne hundred. Combined with a Turkey & Sheringham Tinsel themed break at your hotel, this really • Norwich Day Excursion is one spectacle not to be missed!
Monday: We depart Plymouth at 7am, making a coffee stop and a longer lunch stop along the way. Due to the time and distance we will travel, these stops will be kept as close to the motorways as possible. We then continue our journey onto our hotel in Great Yarmouth to enjoy our first evening meal followed by entertainment.
Tuesday: (Christmas Eve): After breakfast we make our way up towards the North Norfolk coast to the seaside town of Cromer with fine sandy beaches and a traditional pier. Cromer church dominates the town and 28 29 JANUARY 2021
SWINDON DESIGNER OUTLET ‘SUPER’ SHOPPER
McArthur Glen’s Swindon MON 4 JAN Designer Outlet is housed in 2021 £20pp the beautifully renovated Grade II listed buildings of the Great Depart Plymouth Western Railway Works and 08:00hrs is one of the largest covered Arrive Swindon designer outlets in Europe. DAY TRIPS 11:15hrs It offers shoppers superb end Depart Swindon of season and excess stock. Shoppers will adore the quality 16:00hrs mix of High St and Designer brands, reduced by up to 60 % Arrive Plymouth off recommended retails prices, at over 90 top name stores 19:15hrs including fashion brands Guess, Marks & Spencer, Next, Jigsaw, Reiss, Joules, Kurt Geiger, Superdry, Boss, Hobbs, Ted Baker, Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger, as well as home brands John Lewis Home Outlet, Bedeck, Yankee Candle, Le Creuset and many more.
Swindon Designer Outlet has a good variety of restaurants around the centre.
CLARKS VILLAGE ‘SUPER’ SHOPPER
Clarks Village in Somerset is a SAT 9 JAN very popular shopping outlet £20pp centre, offering a unique shopping experience with over Depart Plymouth 90 stores, restaurants and Cafés 09:00hrs to enjoy. Arrive Street 11:15hrs This is the place to indulge your passion for fashion and with Depart Street many shops offering savings of up to 60% on High Street prices 16:30hrs you won’t blow your budget! Arrive Plymouth 18:00hrs Swindon Designer Outlet has a good variety of restaurants around the centre.
31 BATH ‘SUPER’ SHOPPER FEBRUARY 2021 Aside from being home to the SAT 16 JAN historic Roman Baths, the Jane BRISTOL ‘SUPER’ SHOPPER. THE MALL or CABOT CIRCUS £20pp Austen Centre and many other From fashion and homeware to family attractions, Bath is one of WED 3 FEB Depart Plymouth the most beautiful cities in the books, music and toys, there £20pp 08:00hrs region. is something for everybody in Arrive Bath Bristol. Depart Plymouth 11:30hrs It also has a wonderful range 09:00hrs of shops, featuring high street You will find an exciting array of Depart Bath stores, designer brands and independent boutiques, with Arrive The Mall / Cabot the UK’s most fashionable stores 16:30hrs something for everybody. 11:30hrs / 12:00hrs and high street favourites at The Arrive Plymouth Mall as well as John Lewis. Depart Cabot / The Mall 19:30hrs Cabot Circus also has an extremely comprehensive range of 16:30hrs / 17:00hrs designer and high street brands for you to browse, with a good Arrive Plymouth selection of restaurants and Cafés to relax. CARDIFF ‘SUPER’ SHOPPER 19:30hrs
Cardiff is home to many vibrant EXETER & IKEA ‘SUPER’ SHOPPER WED 20 JAN shopping areas and centres Enjoy shopping in Exeter city £20pp including St David’s, which FRI 10 FEB centre where you will find many boasts stores like John Lewis, £10pp chic boutiques, lots of your High Depart Plymouth Radley and Kurt Geiger and Street retail favourites as well as 08:00hrs the Capitol Shopping Centre Depart Plymouth the iconic Cathedral. Arrive Cardiff with many high street retail 08:00hrs 11:30hrs favourites. Arrive Exeter Afterwards, we will head to the
11:15hrs - 13:45hrs Ikea store, where there is always Depart Cardiff Not surprisingly Cardiff is one of the most popular shopping something new to see, whether 16:30hrs destinations in the UK with over 60 million shoppers a year! IKEA its furniture, storage ideas or the latest ‘must-have’ home Arrive Plymouth 14:00hrs - 16:30hrs accessories. 20:15hrs Arrive Plymouth 18:15hrs
CHARLESTOWN AND CORNISH MARKET WORLD GLOUCESTER QUAYS ‘SUPER’ SHOPPER Charlestown is interesting, WED 28 JAN Close to the historic city of unspoilt late Georgian working WED 24 FEB Gloucester, visitors can enjoy £10pp port – featuring recently in the £20pp shopping in more than 50 stores. Poldark TV series, as well as Depart Plymouth Hornblower and Mansfield Park. Depart Plymouth including high street favourites, 10:00hrs 08:00hrs such as Marks & Spencer Outlet, Arrive Charlestown Trading for over 25 years, Arrive Gloucester Quays Gap Outlet, Nike Factory Store, 11:30 - 13:00hrs Cornish Market World is the 11:30hrs Next Clearance and designer largest indoor market in Britain, brands including The White Cornish Market World offering everything from locally caught fish to made to measure Depart Gloucester Quays Company, Calvin Klein, Le Creuset and Osprey London to 13:30 - 15:45hrs furniture. 16:30hrs name but a few! Arrive Plymouth Arrive Plymouth 17:00hrs 20:00hrs 32 33 MARCH 2021 HEALEYS CYDER FARM AND PERRANPORTH Perranporth village has evolved CARDIFF SHOPPER SAT 27 MARCH around its golden sands and £20pp clear waters – beautiful at any Cardiff is home to many vibrant SAT 6 MARCH time of the year. Later on, you shopping areas and centres Depart Plymouth can explore, sample and enjoy £28pp / £22Child including St David’s, which 10:00hrs the ciders, wines juices, and jams boasts stores like John Lewis, Perranporth produced at Healeys family- Depart Plymouth Radley and Kurt Geiger and 11:45hrs / 14:00hrs run farm, with its press house, 08:00hrs the Capitol Shopping Centre Healeys Cyder Farm distillery and museum. Arrive Cardiff with many high street retail 14:15hrs / 15:30hrs 11:30hrs favourites. *Your ticket price includes entrance into Healeys Cyder Farm Arrive Plymouth Depart Cardiff Not surprisingly Cardiff is one of the most popular shopping 17:30hrs 16:30hrs destinations in the UK with over 60 million shoppers a year! Arrive Plymouth DORCHESTER & WEYMOUTH 20:15hrs Dorchester Market is always MOTHERS DAY MYSTERY CREAM TEA WED 31 MARCH on a Wednesday and is held at £30pp Fairford, just south of the town Enjoy a local drive with a delicious SUN 14 MARCH centre. This charming market afternoon tea at a mystery Depart Plymouth is one of Dorset’s biggest and £25pp location? 08:30hrs best, founded in1860 by Thomas Ensor. With a large indoor market Depart Plymouth Morning / Lunch in and outside undercover section, 10:00hrs Dorchester. you will find a whole range of Afternoon in Weymouth products from in excess of 150 different market traders. After Arrive Plymouth lunch we will visit the Jurassic coastline and Weymouth and its Arrive Plymouth 16:30hrs sandy beach, dotted with colourful beach huts and Georgian 20:30hrs houses.
TRELAWNEY GARDEN CENTRE AND PADSTOW
First stop is this award-winning WED 24 MARCH garden centre at Wadebridge, £15pp with its varied ranges for all your gardening needs. Afterwards, Depart Plymouth it’s on to the narrow, slate-hung 10:00hrs streets of Padstow and its beautiful Trelawney Garden Centre harbour and amazing views. 11:30hrs - 13:30hrs Padstow 13:45hrs - 15:45hrs
Arrive Plymouth 17:15hrs 34 35 APRIL 2021 COLDHARBOUR MILL & TIVERTON ‘HORSE DRAWN’ CANAL RIDE Coldharbour Mill is one of the CORNISH SEAL SANCTUARY & TRURO WED 21 APR oldest woollen mills in the UK £29pp having been in continuous With an array of amazing WED 7 APR production since 1797. The Mill creatures and helpful and Depart Plymouth took fleece from all over the £29pp knowledgeable staff to 09:00hrs world and transformed it into answer questions, your visit is Arrive Coldharbour Mill yarn, cloth and textiles. You will Depart Plymouth guaranteed to be fascinating! 11:00hrs have a few hours to explore this 09:00hrs The centre provides expert care fascinating museum and enjoy a Arrive Seal Sanctuary for sick and injured seals and Depart Coldharbour Mill coffee and something more maybe from their restaurant. We 11:15hrs other marine animals before 13:00hrs will then head on to Tiverton for our canal trip. Being one of they are released back to their Arrive Tiverton Canal the last remaining Horse-Drawn Barges in Great Britain, a trip Depart Seal Sanctuary natural environment, once they are back to full health. Entry to 13:30hrs on the “Tivertonian” offers you a truly unique and memorable 14:00hrs the sanctuary is included in your ticket price. In the afternoon living heritage experience of a time before steam. Expect a Arrive Truro we will head into Truro. Depart Tiverton Canal magical time on your sedate afternoon trip along the canal 14:30hrs 17:00hrs getting to know the staff, heavy horses, barge and wildlife. Please note that there are steep paths and uneven surfaces at Arrive Plymouth Depart Truro the seal sanctuary, but for those less able bodied there is the 18:30hrs 17:00hrs opportunity to ride their Land Train from reception to the seal Arrive Plymouth pools and seal hospital. 19:00hrs *Your ticket price includes entrance into the Seal Sanctuary CORNISH MYSTERY TOUR WEST SOMERSET RAILWAY Relax and enjoy a surprise From Plymouth we make our FRI 23 APR day out!! There are so many WED 14 APR way to Bishops Lydeard in £20pp delightful destinations to choose £42pp Somerset to board our steam from – Where will we be going? Depart Plymouth £37Child (5-15yrs) train to Minehead. This railway recaptures the era of the 10:00hrs Depart Plymouth country’s branch lines in the Coffee & lunch stop 10:00hrs days of steam. Enjoy 20 miles Arrive Bishops Lydeard of glorious Somerset scenery Arrive Plymouth 12:25hrs as the train gently rolls back the 18:00hrs years on it journey beside the Quantock Hills to the Bristol Depart Bishops Lydeard Channel coast. By train 12:40hrs After arriving in Minehead, you will have leisure time to shop, Arrive Minehead walk the promenade or even indulge in the local fish and chips 14:00hrs before boarding the train to return to Bishops Lydeard.
Depart Minehead - By train 16:30hrs Arrive Bishops Lydeard 17:50hrs Arrive Plymouth 20:15hrs 36 37 MAY 2021 MONTACUTE HOUSE Honey coloured Montacute PADSTOW ‘OBBY OSS’ CARNIVAL WED 19 MAY House, near Yeovil, is one of £40pp the glories of late Elizabethan The Padstow Obby Oss is reputed £32pp- NT Members SAT 1 MAY architecture, built in the last to be the oldest dance festival in years of the 16th Century. Your £20pp the country, taking place on the Depart Plymouth day is free to explore the House, first day of May and is always a 08:00hrs with its exquisite mixture of Depart Plymouth fascinating spectacle. Gothic tradition and the new 08:30hrs Coffee stop at Ottery St Mary garden centre Renaissance ideas that were Arrive Padstow Padstow natives return to the arriving from the continent at the time. Discover a garden that 10:30hrs town of their birth and dress in Arrive Montacute has moved with the times, where Elizabethan stonework is the white. Each family cheers on one 11:15hrs mellow backdrop to the dazzling flower borders that just burst Depart Padstow of two hobby horse (‘Obby ‘Oss) mascots, either the original Red with colour. You will also have time to browse the parkland, 16:30hrs Depart Montacute or the peaceful Blue. A procession follows the Obby Oss through wider estate, courtyard Café and shop. Arrive Plymouth town to the richly decorated May Pole where accordions and 16:00hrs 18:30hrs drums keep the beat. Arrive Plymouth 19:30hrs EXETER “CREAM TEA” CANAL CRUISE
Travel back in time along the DEVON COUNTY SHOW, WESTPOINT MON 4 MAY oldest working ship canal The Devon County Show prides £32pp in Europe and reminisce SAT 3 JULY itself on celebrating its rural upon times gone by. Sailing £36pp traditions and attractions and Depart Plymouth through two working locks £34Senior 2021 will be its 126th year! 09:00hrs - Coffee stop En route and the Countess Wear swing £27Child (5-15yrs) Arrive Exeter Quays bridge, this cruise presents the This fabulous event not only Depart Plymouth 13:00hrs perfect opportunity to explore showcases the county’s rural 09:00hrs the historic quayside at the heritage, but it also gets you Depart Exmouth heart of the Cathedral city of Exeter and enjoy a spot of lunch up close and personal with 17:00hrs Depart Exeter at one of the many independent eateries. thousands of animals – including cattle, sheep, pigs and goats. Arrive Plymouth 17:00hrs Boat Departs Exeter Quays 14.15hrs Alongside attractions to entertain all the family, the Show 18:30hrs Please note that we are unable also features an array of home and craft stalls, as well as top- to guarantee arrival times, due to class show jumping, Heavy Horses, Shetland Pony displays, a WESTON-SUPER-MARE possible traffic delays for this event. premier dog show and delicious fayre from Westcountry food Weston-Super-Mare is a great and drink producers. SAT 15 MAY seaside resort for all ages, with £30pp its traditional seaside attractions and famous donkeys! Depart Plymouth 09:00hrs The wide sweep of Weston Bay Arrive Weston-Super-Mare has miles of clean sandy beach, 11:30hrs the Grand Pier with its arcade machines and rides, as well as Depart Weston-Super-Mare a level promenade boasting superb views over the Bristol 16:45hrs Channel. Arrive Plymouth 19:00hrs Image credits: Devon County Show 38 39 JUNE 2021 SEATON TRAMWAY The Tramway provides a fabulous ROYAL CORNWALL SHOW WED 30 JUNE journey through East Devon’s £29pp glorious Axe Valley, following the There is something to interest £27Child (3-15) SAT 11 SEPT course of the River Axe Estuary and entertain every member of through two nature reserves. £39pp the family at this Show. Steeped Depart Plymouth The Tramway provides excellent £26Child (4-15) in the heritage of rural Cornwall, 09:00hrs views of the many species of you’ll be given a fascinating Arrive Seaton and board Depart Plymouth wading birds and wildlife and insight into Cornish agriculture, 12:00hrs 08:00hrs links the coastal resort of Seaton tourism, its economy and with the ancient town of Colyton three miles inland. The Arrive Wadebridge environment. You can relax by Arrive Colyton journey takes 25 minutes each way and at Colyton station you Mid-morning the main ring enjoying a Pasty 12:25hrs will find a café and the well-stocked shop with a wide range of or Ice Cream or two and watch a whole programme of live Board tram to Seaton Depart Wadebridge tram related souvenirs and unique gifts. entertainment unfold in front of your eyes. Or browse and shop 14:30 17:00hrs amongst the interesting variety of local stalls. Arrive Plymouth Depart Seaton Early evening 16:00hrs Please note that we are unable Arrive Plymouth to guarantee arrival times, due to 18:00hrs possible traffic delays for this event. JULY 2021 ISLES OF SCILLY
Enjoy sailing from Penzance ROYAL INTERNATIONAL AIR TATTOO, FAIRFORD SAT 19 JUNE onboard the Scillonian III taking £62pp 50th Anniversary Show. RAF in the spectacular south Cornish SAT 17 JULY £47Child (2-15) Fairford, Gloucestershire. coastline as you cruise to the £85pp islands. On board you can relax £40Child (5-16) Flying Display Depart Plymouth with refreshments, whilst taking 06:30hrs 10.00 – 17.30hrs approx in the views of the quaint Cornish Depart Plymouth Arrive Penzance fishing coves of Mousehole, 06:00hrs Since it was first staged at North 08:30hrs the world-renowned open air Arrive RAF Fairford Weald Aerodrome in 1971, the Minnack Theatre and the dramatic Land’s End. Sailing on a high 10:00hrs Royal International Air Tattoo has Sail from Penzance tide you will approach the island with views of Tresco and St 09:15hrs grown to become the greatest Martins and if you arrive at low tide, Gugh and St Agnes come Depart RAF Fairford military air show in the world. The 2021 Air Tattoo will mark Arrive St Marys Harbour into view. 18:30hrs our 50th anniversary with a spectacular celebration of aviation 12:00hrs Arrive Plymouth reflecting this very special occasion. Attracting over 170,000 It’s not unusual for Scillonian III to be joined by a pod of dolphins 22:30 visitors, it really is one of the UK’s premier outdoor events for Sail St Marys Harbour playing in the ferry’s wake... 16:30hrs the whole family. The Royal Air Force Charitable Trust have decided to hold their 2020 admission ticket prices for 2021. Arrive Penzance 19:15hrs Please be aware the showground covers a very large area, approximately 2 miles Arrive Plymouth in length. There will be a 5-10 minute walk from the coach park to the entrance 21:30hrs of the ground. Electric scooters and manual wheelchairs for those less able bodied must be booked in advance. To book visit eventmobility.org.uk, email [email protected] or contact the office on 01386 725391 to request an advance booking form. Electric Scooters: £30.00 per day to hire. Image credits: Isles of Scilly Travel Manual Wheelchairs: £10.00 per day to hire 40 41 WEST SOMERSET RAILWAY SALISBURY & STONEHENGE
From Plymouth we make our Salisbury is a delightful compact WED 21 JULY way to Bishops Lydeard in SAT 24 JULY city, steeped in history, with £42pp Somerset to board our steam £32pp a vibrant arts and cultural £37Child (5-15yrs) train to Minehead. This railway scene and superb retail centre, recaptures the era of the Depart Plymouth boasting may quaint cafés Depart Plymouth country’s branch lines in the 08:00hrs and restaurants. The iconic 10:00hrs days of steam. Enjoy 20 miles Arrive Salisbury Anglican cathedral is only a short Arrive Bishops Lydeard of glorious Somerset scenery 11:30hrs 10-minute walk from the centre 12:25hrs as the train gently rolls back the of the city centre. years on it journey beside the Quantock Hills to the Bristol Depart Salisbury Depart Bishops Lydeard Channel coast. 13:30hrs Walk in the footsteps of your Neolithic ancestors at Stonehenge By train Arrive Stonehenge – a World Heritage Site and the best-known prehistoric 12:40hrs After arriving in Minehead, you will have leisure time to shop, 14:15hrs monument in Europe. Explore the ancient landscape on foot Arrive Minehead walk the promenade or even indulge in the local fish and chips and step inside the Neolithic Houses to discover the tools and 14:00hrs before boarding the train to return to Bishops Lydeard. Depart Stonehenge objects of everyday Neolithic life. The visitor centre contains 16:30hrs more than 250 ancient objects – You might even come face to Depart Minehead - By train Arrive Plymouth face with a 5,500-year-old man! 16:30hrs 19:30hrs Arrive Bishops Lydeard 17:50hrs DORCHESTER & WEYMOUTH Arrive Plymouth 20:15hrs Dorchester Market is always WED 28 JULY on a Wednesday and is held at BOSCASTLE, TINTAGEL & PADSTOW £30pp Fairford, just south of the town centre. This charming market Join us on a journey to three of Depart Plymouth is one of Dorset’s biggest and WED 21 JULY Cornwall’s best seaside villages 08:30hrs best, founded in1860 by Thomas £20pp in just one day. Picturesque Ensor. With a large indoor market Morning / Lunch in Boscastle sits within the and outside undercover section, Dorchester. Depart Plymouth Cornwall Area of Outstanding you will find a whole range of Afternoon in Weymouth 09:00hrs Natural Beauty and walking along products from more than 150 different market traders. After Boscastle lunch we will visit the Jurassic coastline and Weymouth and its one of the coastal footpaths Arrive Plymouth 10:30 - 12:00hrs sandy beach, dotted with colourful beach huts and Georgian will make the most of the views. 20:30hrs Tintagel Historic Tintagel is one of the houses. 12:15 - 14:15hrs most visited places in Britain, with its Castle and association Padstow with the legendary King Arthur and the Knights of the Round 15:15 - 17:30hrs Table. Padstow is full of small, stylish boutiques, gift shops, restaurants (including Rich Steins famous Seafood Restaurant) Arrive Plymouth cafés as well as a beautiful harbour with stunning views. 19:00hrs
42 43 AUGUST 2021 NEWQUAY Newquay has been a holiday SIDMOUTH FOLK FESTIVAL WED 11 AUG destination since the arrival of £37pp / £29Senior Sidmouth Folk Week is a unique the railway in the late 1900’s. £30Child (3-15yrs) WED 4 AUG week-long seaside celebration With its many golden sandy £20pp of music, dance and song taking beaches, clear blues skies Depart Plymouth place in the charming East Devon and refreshing sea air it is one 09:00hrs Depart Plymouth regency coastal resort. There has of the most popular tourist 09:00hrs been a folk festival in Sidmouth Arrive Newquay destinations in the UK. Visit the Arrive Sidmouth in August every year since 1955, 11:00hrs charming harbour, take a boat 10:30hrs attracting tens of thousands trip or witness the many exciting water sports that normally Depart Newquay of visitors to over 700 diverse run from there. Newquay has an array of restaurants, cafés 17:00hrs Depart Sidmouth events with a promise of ‘something for everyone’ – from ceilidh and tea rooms for fine dining, light meals or to indulge in cream 16:30hrs dancing and colourful dance displays. The town’s street and Arrive Plymouth teas or locally produced clotted cream ice cream. There are Arrive Plymouth venues come alive with a festive atmosphere as holiday makers 19:00hrs also plenty of places to enjoy a Cornish pasty, a real taste of 18:00 and festival goers enjoy a music-based holiday to remember. Cornwall. TAUNTON FLOWER SHOW Newquay has Cornwall’s largest zoo at Trenance Leisure Park and Cornwall’s largest aquarium in the town centre overlooking This flower show, held in Vivary Towan Beach. If you are looking for a relaxing day away from the SAT 7 AUG Park, has been a regular feature beach, then Newquay’s hidden gem is the Trenance Gardens £38pp of Taunton’s summer since 1831. and Boating Lake. The 250 competitive classes are Depart Plymouth open to all including amateur Newquay is very much the seaside town. It has a town centre 09:00hrs gardeners, crafters, floral artists, with lovely shops to browse made up of local businesses Arrive Taunton and children. The floral marquees offering clothing to crafts and some larger chains you would 11:00hrs feature flower and plant traders expect. surrounded by a wide range Depart Taunton of horticultural traders. Add in show gardens by professional RHS ROSEMOOR HARLOW-CARR FLOWER SHOW 17:00hrs garden designers, the events’ arena where marching bands, dog Arrive Plymouth displays, and dramatic motor bike events take place, and you will Rosemoor is a 65-acre garden of 19:00hrs enjoy a truly inspiring day out. FRI 13 AUG intoxicating beauty, meticulously £29pp crafted and planted, retaining FLAMBARDS the essence of rural North Devon Depart Plymouth within a dramatic backdrop of Flambards Theme Park, Helston, 09:00hrs steep wooded valley sides. SAT 7 AUG Cornwall is a great family fun day Arrive RHS Rosemoor £38pp / £30Senior out with plenty of great things 11:00hrs This mid-summer flower show £31Child (3-15yrs) to do – whatever the weather! is packed with gorgeous floral Brave the sky-high thrill rides or Depart RHS Rosemoor displays, national nursery and trade exhibitors, expert advice Depart Plymouth enjoy the undercover soft play 16:30hrs and much more. 09:00hrs area. Discover dinosaurs in the Arrive Plymouth Arrive Flambards Jurassic Journey and undercover 18:30hrs There may be concessions for RHS Members. 11:00hrs fossils in the Dino Dig. Step back Depart Flambards in time in the life-size Victorian Village and experience Britain in 17:00hrs the Blitz in the award-winning indoor attractions. Arrive Plymouth Infants under 3yrs are admitted free of charge to Flambards however, by law they 19:00hrs must occupy a seat on the coach so there is a nominal charge of £10 each for this. 44 45 WOODLANDS ADVENTURE PARK BANK HOLIDAY MYSTERY TOUR BY VINTAGE COACH
Woodlands is one of the UK’s top Step back in history with us SAT 14 AUG family parks, set in 60 glorious MON 30 AUG for a nostalgic ‘Mystery’ tour £32pp acres. Enjoy the wide range of £25pp around the beautiful Devon or £29Child (3-15yrs) rides, play zones, interactive Cornwall countryside on board zoo-farm and the falconry Depart Plymouth our beautifully restored 1977 Depart Plymouth centre flying displays which will 09:30hrs Leyland Leopard, Wallace Arnold 09:00hrs entertain all age groups. There themed vintage coach. Arrive Woodlands are vast indoor fun factories, Coffee & lunch stop 10:00hrs animal complexes, play centres as well as the Falconry Centre, ensuring even the heaviest rain Arrive Plymouth Depart Woodlands does not spoil your day out. 18:00hrs 16:30hrs Arrive Plymouth SEPTEMBER 2021 17:30hrs St IVES THE GREAT DORSET STEAM FAIR St Ives is widely considered the If you are looking for an excellent FRI 3 SEPT SAT 28 AUG “Jewel of Cornwall’s Crown”, educational, action packed £22pp £49.50pp with its beautiful working fishing day out for all the family, you’ll harbour, breath-taking scenery £45Senior love the Great Dorset Steam Depart Plymouth and one of the UK’s mildest £45Child Fair. From small beginnings this 08:00hrs climates. It has been a haven annual event has become one Depart Plymouth Arrive St Ives for artists for many years and of the favoured places for those 08:00hrs 11:00hrs as a home to the Tate Gallery interested in how people lived, Arrive Blandford Forum and Barbara Hepworth Museum, worked and played in bygone Depart St Ives 11:00hrs it offers a fascinating look at modern art. The town features years and it is now justifiably recognised as “The National 16:00hrs several small independent boutiques and craft shops to browse Heritage Show” as well as being regarded as the leading show Depart Blandford Forum Arrive Plymouth and has a great variety of restaurants and bars to suit all tastes. of its type in the world. The spectacle covers an enormous 17:00hrs 18:00hrs showground, at over 600 acres being one of Europe’s largest Arrive Plymouth outdoor event locations. 2021 sees the show celebrate its 53rd WIDECOMBE IN THE MOOR FAIR 20:00hrs year. This is a real Devon country fair! If its heritage related, you’ll find it at the Great Dorset Steam TUE 14 SEPT Just look at what it features Fair. Each year they assemble the largest collection of steam £20pp – livestock, sheep and equine & vintage equipment and rural displays to be seen anywhere classes, Terrier racing, family in the world and take visitors on a giant trip of nostalgia into Depart Plymouth dog show, vintage vehicles and the days of yesteryear. Everything that was great in British 09:30hrs machinery, gymkhana, Maypole engineering and craftsmanship can be seen, it really is a Arrive Widecombe Fair dancing, rural crafts, fancy dress, look back at our wonderful heritage when Great Britain was 11:00hrs bale tossing, tug of war and workshop to the world. much, much more. There’s ‘Folk Depart Widecombe Fair at the Fair’, a day’s free live entertainment provided by several 16:00hrs well-known West Country folk bands. Add in trade shows, Arrive Plymouth popular produce shows and children’s exhibitions and it’s a 17:30hrs jam-packed day of family fun!
46 47 ROYAL NAVY INTERNATIONAL AIR DAY RNAS YEOVILTON EXMOUTH & SIDMOUTH
Join us for a spectacular day Exmouth is a lively town, situated DATE TBC out at one of the Royal Navy’s WED 29 SEPT where the River Exe meets the £TBC premier public events and air £20pp sea. The town offers a diverse show. selection of shops, places to eat Depart Plymouth Depart Plymouth and things to do, including two 08:00hrs RNAS Yeovilton, the spiritual 10:00hrs - Arrive Exmouth miles of stunning golden sand Flying display home of the Royal Navy’s Fleet for lunch and free time. beaches, that are a joy whatever 11.00-16.30hrs approx. Air Arm, will open their gates to Depart Exmouth the weather. up to 40,000 visitors to enjoy the for Sidmouth Depart Yeovilton magnificent five hour flying display (subject to weather). The 13:30hrs ‘A town caught still in a timeless charm’ – that was the Sidmouth 17:30hrs focus will very much be on saluting the past and showcasing that captivated the Poet Laureate, John Betjeman, and it Arrive Plymouth the present, whilst offering a glimpse into the future Maritime Depart Sidmouth will captivate you too. Beautiful gardens and leisurely walks, 20:00hrs Aviation capability and that of the Army and Royal Air Force. 16:30hrs Regency history, clean beaches, and friendly shops – It’s all here (The flying display aircraft will be the subject of last-minute Arrive Plymouth in this lovely seaside town that nestles beneath majestic red changes to those advertised). 18:00hrs cliffs and the green hills of the glorious Sid Valley.
The Air Day will also be a huge array of educational ground OCTOBER 2021 attractions from interactive Service displays to engineering fairs and state-of-the-art defence technology exhibitions. SEATON & LYME REGIS Families will also be able enjoy trade stalls, arena displays, experience/pleasure flights, simulators, and fairground rides. Tucked away in a corner of East WED 6 OCT Devon is the beautiful unspoilt MONKEY WORLD & TANK MUSEUM £25pp Axe Valley. At the mouth of the River Axe is the coastal resort Enjoy a visit to either of these Depart Plymouth THU 23 SEPT of Seaton, with its many small must see attractions nestling in 09:00hrs shops and mile long beach. £40pp the glorious Dorset countryside. Seaton Lyme Regis boasts breathtaking £36Senior Monkey World Ape Rescue 11:00hrs - 14:00hrs scenery, its historic Cobb and £36Child (3-15yrs) Centre is a unique sanctuary, Lyme Regis harbour, set against moody blue populating a 65-acre woodland Depart Plymouth 14:30hrs - 16:30hrs cliffs that yield fossilised evidence of life on earth millions of park and houses over 250 08:30hrs years ago. rescued or endangered apes and Arrive Plymouth Arrive Monkey World monkeys, where they now enjoy 18:00hrs 11:30hrs a safe, comfortable environment. Arrive Tank Museum 12:00hrs The Tank Museum brings history to life, with the world’s best collection of tanks and explosive live displays. With over 300 Depart Monkey World tanks, hear about amazing experiences with nine powerful 16:15hrs exhibitions covering over a century of history. PLUS explore Depart Tank Museum The Tank Museum’s new exhibition WW2: War Stories, which 16:30hrs tells the story of the Royal Armoured Corps from 1939 to 1945, backed by previously unheard accounts from British veterans. Arrive Plymouth 19:30hrs
48 49 CLARKS VILLAGE NOVEMBER 2021 Clarks Village in Somerset is a SAT 9 OCT very popular shopping outlet BRIDGWATER CARNIVAL £25pp centre, offering a unique The origins of this annual shopping experience with over SAT 6 NOV carnival can be traced back to Depart Plymouth 90 stores, restaurants and Cafés £30pp the Gunpowder Plot of 1605, 09:00hrs to enjoy. when Guy Fawkes and his fellow Arrive Street Depart Plymouth conspirators failed in their 11:15hrs This is the place to indulge your 14:00hrs attempt to blow up the Houses passion for fashion and with Arrive Bridgwater of Parliament. The Carnival still Depart Street many shops offering savings of up to 60% on High Street prices 16:15hrs lives up to its reputation as the 16:30hrs you won’t blow your budget! largest and best illuminated Arrive Plymouth Depart Bridgewater procession in the world, with a mesmerising display of colour, 18:00hrs 20:15hrs sound movement and overall entertainment. Arrive Plymouth 22:30hrs Carnival Procession starts - 18.00hrs NATIONAL ARBORETUM, WESTONBIRT EXETER & IKEA ‘SUPER’ SHOPPER The National Arboretum, WED 13 OCT Westonbirt is located three miles Enjoy shopping in Exeter city £40pp from the traditional Cotswolds FRI 12 NOV centre where you will find many market town of Tetbury and is a £20pp chic boutiques, lots of your High Depart Plymouth historic, Victorian picturesque Street retail favourites as well as 09:00hrs landscape. With 15,000 labelled Depart Plymouth the iconic Cathedral. Arrive Westonbirt trees (around 2,500 different 08:00hrs 11:30hrs types) from Britain, China, North Arrive Exeter Afterwards, we will head to the America, Japan, Chile, and other 11:15hrs - 13:45hrs Ikea store, where there is always Depart Westonbirt temperate climates, this internationally important collection something new to see, whether 16:30hrs is managed by the Forestry Commission. Planting started in IKEA its furniture, storage ideas or the latest ‘must-have’ home Arrive Plymouth the 1850’s by Robert Holford; the rich Victorian landowner to 14:00hrs - 16:30hrs accessories. 19:30hrs whom the Westonbirt estate belonged. PLEASE NOTE that Arrive Plymouth RHS members no longer have free admission. 18:15hrs
TRURO CITY OF LIGHTS
DEVON MYSTERY TOUR Nothing marks the start of DATE TBC Christmas festivities like the Relax and enjoy a surprise £22pp “City of Lights” parade in Truro SUN 24 OCT day out!! There are so many which coincides with the official £20pp delightful destinations to choose Depart Plymouth switch on of the Christmas lights, from – Where will we be going? 12:30hrs Depart Plymouth along with music and dance from 10:00hrs Arrive Truro the local community groups. 14:30hrs Each year the parade adopts a Coffee & lunch stop different theme with a dazzling Depart Truro procession of giant homemade lanterns carried through the Arrive Plymouth 20:30hrs streets by professional artists. Local school children usually 18:00hrs Arrive Plymouth escort them with their own smaller lanterns. 22:30hrs Parade starts 18:30 50 51 CHRISTMAS SHOPPING FAYRE, WESTPOINT, EXETER GLOUCESTER QUAYS ‘CHRISTMAS’ SHOPPER
Choose your festive gifts at the Close to the historic city of SAT 27 NOV South West’s biggest and best WED 8 DEC Gloucester, visitors will enjoy £24pp annual Christmas shopping £20pp their Christmas shopping event – now in its 25th year! experience in more than 50 Depart Plymouth There will be over 300 stands Depart Plymouth stores including high street 10:00hrs jam-packed with unique gift 08:00hrs favourites, such as Marks & Arrive Westpoint ideas for all the family, amidst a Arrive Gloucester Quays Spencer Outlet, Gap Outlet, 11:00hrs seasonal atmosphere featuring 11:30hrs Nike Factory Store, Next entertainers, demonstrations, Clearance and designer brands Depart Westpoint speciality food and drink as well as a free Santa’s Grotto. Depart Gloucester Quays including The White Company, Calvin Klein, Le Creuset and 16:00hrs 16:30hrs Osprey London to name but a few! Arrive Plymouth Arrive Plymouth 17:15hrs 20:00hrs There will be Festive celebrations of every kind, including carols singers, music, and street performers. DECEMBER 2021 CARDIFF CHRISTMAS SHOPPER
BATH CHRISTMAS MARKET Cardiff is home to many vibrant SAT 11 DEC This year will see the 20th shopping areas and centres £20pp SAT 4 DEC year anniversary of this iconic including St David’s, which £23pp Christmas Market and after boasts stores like John Lewis, Depart Plymouth the disappointment of the Radley and Kurt Geiger and 08:00hrs Depart Plymouth cancellation of the 2020 ‘live’ the Capitol Shopping Centre 08:00hrs event, 2021 promises to be a Arrive Cardiff with many high street retail Arrive Bath year to remember. There will be 11:30hrs favourites. 11:30hrs a veritable ‘Cracker’ of festive Depart Cardiff stalls offering locally sourced Not surprisingly Cardiff is one of the most popular Christmas 16:30hrs Depart Bath produce and handmade gifts for the whole family. It is recognised shopping destinations in the UK with over 60 million shoppers 16:30hrs as one of the top European Christmas markets: with its unique Arrive Plymouth a year! Arrive Plymouth and stunning backdrop, the Market offers visitors a very special 20:15hrs 19:30hrs shopping experience in historical surroundings. It is one of the most beautiful cities in the region, which is further heightened by the festive atmosphere. Bath also has a wonderful range of shops, featuring high street stores, designer brands and independent boutiques, with something there for everybody.
52 53 LONGLEAT FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS DARTMOUTH STEAM RAILWAY – TRAIN OF LIGHTS
Following the tremendous The world’s first steam train of SUN 12 DEC success of their inaugural event SUN 19 DEC lights hit the tracks in 2018 and £58pp in 2014, Longleat will be staging £40pp was an unprecedented success!! £55Senior their unique and spectacular £39Senior Back for 2021, following the £50Child (3-14yrs) display of giant Chinese lanterns £32Child (3-15yrs) disappointment of 2020 Your once again at Christmas, and festive, illuminated 80-minute Depart Plymouth Depart Plymouth following the disappointment journey features vintage 09:30hrs 14:45hrs of the cancellation of the 2020 carriages decorated with Coffee / lunch stop event, you can expect there to Arrive Paignton thousands of lights, both inside Arrive Longleat be an extra special show in 2021. Discover more than 30 acres 16:15hrs and out, as you travel through an enchanted forest which will be 13:30hrs of illuminations all set against a beautiful backdrop of the transformed by a multitude of lights and displays. An amazing Paignton Train House and its landscaped gardens. A team of 100 highly skilled Christmas treat for the whole family! Time TBC Lanterns switch on workers from China’s Sichuan province spend six months 16:30hrs creating the giant structures which will make up the thousands Depart Paignton of lanterns. There will be many completely new designs and a Depart Longleat 18:05hrs few favourites from past years, re-created especially for your 18:30hrs Arrive Plymouth enjoyment. A staggering 30 tonnes of steel, 15km of silk and 19:30hrs Arrive Plymouth dazzling 40km of LED lights will be assembled to create this 21:30hrs Christmas spectacle!! Your admission price also includes an “All in One” ticket for the attractions at Longleat, the Safari Park and fabulous House and Gardens.
SWINDON DESIGNER OUTLET CHRISTMAS SHOPPER
McArthur Glen’s Swindon WED 15 DEC Designer Outlet is housed in £20pp the beautifully renovated Grade II listed buildings of the Great Depart Plymouth Western Railway Works and 08:00hrs is one of the largest covered Arrive Swindon designer outlets in Europe. 11:15hrs It offers shoppers superb end Depart Swindon of season and excess stock. Shoppers will adore the quality 16:00hrs mix of High St and Designer brands, reduced by up to 60 % Arrive Plymouth off recommended retails prices , at over 90 top name stores 19:15hrs including fashion brands Guess, Marks & Spencer, Next, Jigsaw, Reiss, Joules, Kurt Geiger, Superdry, Boss, Hobbs, Ted Baker, Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger, as well as home brands John Lewis Home Outlet, Bedeck, Yankee Candle, Le Creuset and many more.
Swindon Designer Outlet has a good variety of restaurants around the centre.
54 55 HORN CROSS RD CITY CENTRE PLYMSTOCK Rumpus cosy LANDS PARK
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DERRYS CROSS BROADWAY ROUNDABOUT PICK-UP POINTS Co-op Other pick-up points are available by prior arrangement. Library HORN LN
SALTASH ST BUDEAUX SQUARE Argos Post Office Theatre Royal ROYAL PARADE ROYAL FORE STREET TRELAWNEY RD
Victoria Road PLYMPTON IVYBRIDGE
Rail Station LEONARD RD Co-op Pharmacy Harewood CULVER RD House WOLSELEY RD News Agent RIDGEWAY GKS BARNE RD Town Hall Garage The Ploughboy Inn Ferry Road LISKEARD RD Rail Station Old Priory School MUDGE WAYCo-op
PRIORY RIDGE WOLSELEY ROAD MILEHOUSE PARK & RIDE
BEACON PARK RD EXETER
KESTREL WAY SCOTT RD MOOR LANE YOU CAN JOIN THE COACH AT MULTIPLE PICK-UP
M5 MOTORWAY POINTS AROUND PLYMOUTH WOLSELEY RD OUTLAND RD Cornwall trips pick up at the Lidl FALCON RD YELLOW DOT Co-op Sowton All other trips at the Services HENDERSON PLACE RED DOT SIDMOUTH RD You can also join all northbound trips Plymouth Argyle (not Cornwall) at Exeter M5 Services. Exact departure times vary so please Travel Lodge ask for more details.
56 57 Excursions are included in the price of most holidays unless stated and refunds cannot be made for passengers not wishing to go on these excursions. Admission fees to buildings, grounds etc are not included in the price of the holiday unless otherwise stated in the itinerary. We must point out that Tamar Tours/Coaches Ltd reserve the unconditional rights to refuse a booking or terminate a passengers holiday TERMS & CONDITIONS in the event of unreasonable behaviour. TAMAR COACHES LTD FAIR TRADING AGREEMENT OUR PROMISE TO YOU Our Fair Trading Agreement sets out clearly the responsibilities which we at Tamar Coaches/Tours have to 1. WE RESERVE YOUR HOLIDAY you and which you in return have to us, when a contract is made between us. The contract is made when When you or your Agent has provisionally confirmed that we have available spaces on the holiday of your you make a booking and we accept it by written confirmation on the terms set out to you. When signing choice and we have received a deposit and a signed booking form, a confirmation invoice will be forwarded the Booking Form for your holiday you will sign on behalf of yourself and others named in your party, that to you normally within 14 days of receipt. At this point a contract is made between us. In the event that a you have read, understood and have accepted this Fair trading Agreement and the Holiday information holiday was not sold through a Travel Agent who defaulted, we guarantee your holiday on production of provided to you. Your obligation is to pay the price of the holiday and recognise your liabilities if you wish to adequate documentation to establish the sale. alter the holiday or make a cancellation. On our part we have an obligation to provide you with the holiday and our terms are clearly stated to you. Your contract is entered into with Tamar Coaches Ltd. Any other 2. YOUR HOLIDAY PRICE subsidiary companies of Tamar Coaches Ltd involved in the booking or management of your holiday shall The price of your holiday is guaranteed and will not be the subject to any surcharges except those be deemed to act as our agents. This Fair Trading Agreement applies to all holidays sold. resulting from Government action, for example VAT and additional holiday bonding requirements. In all cases we reserve the right to pass these amounts on in full. Holiday prices include all coach travel, hotel YOUR CONTRACT WITH TAMAR COACHES LTD accommodation and meals, as specified in the holiday description and VAT at the current rate where 1. YOU PAY A DEPOSIT applicable. At the time of writing VAT is not charged on the coach travel element of your holiday price. When you make a booking you must complete a booking form, accepting on behalf of your party the terms Morning coffee, afternoon teas and other refreshments are not included. Some hotels may make a small of the Fair Trading Agreement and pay a deposit per person as specified on each holiday itinerary. additional charge for porterage and tea and coffee served after lunch and dinner. All monies paid to your Travel Agent are held by them/us on your behalf until you receive our confirmation. Gratuities to hotel staff and drivers/courier are discretionary. 2. YOU PAY THE BALANCE 3. IF WE CANCEL YOUR HOLIDAY The balance of the fare must be paid via the office at which you made your booking at least Eight weeks In certain circumstances we may have to cancel your holiday and if this should occur, we will return to you before the holiday departure date. If you book within the applicable balance due period, you must pay the all monies you have paid to us, or offer you a suitable alternative. full holiday cost at the time of booking. If the balance is not paid within the advertised time period, we A) Immediately prior to the departure date unless you have not paid for your holiday in full, if we then reserve the right to cancel your holiday, retain your deposit and apply the cancellation charges set out in cancel your holiday you will be entitled to either an alternative holiday or a full refund. Paragraph 4 “If You Cancel Your Holiday” B) After the balance due date, except as a result of hostilities, political unrest or other circumstances 3. IF YOU CHANGE YOUR BOOKING amount to force majeure. If, after our confirmation has been issued, you wish to change to another 2020/2021 holiday or change departure date we will do our utmost to make the changes, provided that written notification is received If we cancel or materially alter a tour, holiday or other travel arrangements after the date when the at our offices from the person who signed the booking form, or their Travel Agent, not later than the date payment of the balance of the price becomes due, but not more than 14 days before your intended on which the balance of the original holiday cost was due for final payment. Any alteration made by you departure date, we shall ensure that you receive reasonable compensation. later than the original balance due date will be treated as a cancellation of the original booking and will be If we cancel or materially alter a tour, holiday or other travel arrangements within 14 days of your departure subject to the cancellation charges set out in Paragraph 4. Other alterations, such as additional requests date, we shall ensure that you receive a higher level of compensation to that which would have been granted, or change of pick up point, MUST be notified to our office in writing. had the cancellation or material alteration occurred in excess of 14 days before your intended departure date. 4. IF YOU CANCEL YOUR HOLIDAY Please note that it is necessary for there to be a minimum number of passengers in order to operate a You or any member of your party may cancel your holiday at any time, provided that the cancellation is tour, if cancellation is due to this reason, we will refund all monies paid by you. made by the person signing the booking form and is communicated to us in writing via the office at which 4. IF WE CHANGE YOUR HOLIDAY you made your booking. As this incurs administration costs, we will retain your deposit and in addition The arrangements for holidays are made many months in advance and charges are sometimes apply cancellation charges up to the maximum shown below: unavoidable. Most of the changes are however very minor, but where significant we will notify you as soon as reasonably possible before your departure date. The following circumstances would be regarded as Period before departure within which Amount of Cancellation charge shown significant alterations; changes in resort area, reduction in quality of main hotels (not overnight hotels) written cancellation is received as % of holiday price or change in tour itinerary which involves a destination being completely eliminated from the original More than 42 days Deposit Only itinerary. In the event of a significant change you may decide to: A) Continue with the holiday as amended, or 42 – 29 Days 30% B) Accept an alternative holiday we may offer you, or 28 – 15 Days 45% C) Cancel your booking. 14 – 8 Days 60% If you choose A, or B we will pay you compensation on the scale of the scale below. 7 Days prior to departure 100% If you choose C, we will refund all monies paid by you, plus compensation on the scale as follows: 58 59 Period before departure within which a HOLIDAY INFORMATION (NOT PART OF CONTRACT) ‘significant change’ is notified to you Compensation per person 1. LUGGAGE or your Travel Agent We ask you to keep luggage down to one medium sized suitcase per person and a small holdall can also be 42 days NIL taken on board the coach.
42 – 29 Days £5 2. SEAT ALLOCATION 28 – 15 Days £10 Seat allocation is made strictly in order of booking, so early booking is advisable. Wherever possible, we will accommodate any special request such as near-side or off-side. 14 – 8 Days £15 3. SMOKING POLICY 0 - 7 Days £20 Tamar Coaches Ltd operates a strict no smoking policy on all of our vehicles. On all journeys regular comfort stops will be made.
5. WHAT HAPPENS TO COMPLAINTS 4. TRAVEL DOCUMENTS All complaints that are received are thoroughly investigated and customers will be kept informed at each When you have paid the final balance of your holiday, around One week prior to departure, we will send you stage of the investigation. Sometimes however, the investigation can take time some time, whilst waiting the necessary luggage labels, hotel information, Etc. Certain documents, such as train, air or boat tickets for a response from hoteliers or other relevant parties. We can normally reach an amicable settlement of may be retained and issued to you by your driver/courier during your holiday. the few complaints we receive, if the complaints are found to be genuine. 5. SPECIAL CARE FOR THOSE LESS ABLE-BODIED PASSENGERS 6. OUR RESPONSIBILITY TO YOU The holidays have been designed to include as much interest as possible for everyone. However, some We accept responsibility for ensuring that all component parts of your holiday described are supplied to hotels will have steps to contend with, may not possess lifts and may not be suitable for those less able to you to a reasonable standard. get around. We accept responsibility for the acts or omissions of our employees, agents, sub-contractors and suppliers. We shall not accept responsibility or liability for death, bodily injury or illness caused to the PLEASE do not hesitate to contact us should you require any further information or advice. signatory of the contract and/or any other named person on the booking form, except for negligent acts or omissions of our employees, agents, sub-contractors or suppliers. Any claims arising there from shall 6. SPECIAL DIETARY REQUIREMENTS be subject to English law in respect of any questions of liability or quantum and all proceedings shall be If you have any special dietary requirements, such as Vegetarian, Gluten Free or Diabetic diets Etc, it is within the exclusive domain of English Courts. important that you inform us in writing at the time of your booking. We will pass on any special request to the hotel(s) concerned, but we cannot make guarantees on their behalf. The following circumstances fall outside our direct control and accordingly we are not prepared to accept responsibility or liability. 7. SINGLE ROOMS The number of single rooms for each holiday is limited and these rooms are allocated on a first come first A) Please remember that some amenities (e.g. Hotel lifts, Swimming Pools, Etc.) require servicing and serve basis. Again, early booking of single rooms is advisable. Any supplementary charge for single rooms cleaning and may not therefore be available at all times. is shown on each itinerary. Some services may be affected by weather conditions and their availability is entirely at the discretion of 8. GROUND FLOOR ACCOMODATION the provider of the service. A request may be made at the time of booking for ground floor or low floor rooms and these will again be Entertainment (particularly live entertainment) provided by the hotel is frequently subject to demand and passed on to the hotel(s), who will do their utmost to comply with any such requests. Whether or not a its nature and/or frequency may be varied if there is a lack of demand or insufficient numbers staying in hotel has a lift is indicated on each itinerary. the hotel. 9. ENTERTAINMENT B) We cannot accept responsibility for an accident or incident which occurs as a result of negligence by a Some of the hotels arrange additional entertainment, which could include music, dancing, film shows, train, air or sea company. bingo Etc. The nature and frequency of the entertainment offered is at the discretion of the hotel and therefore not guaranteed and could be withdrawn if there is lack of demand or insufficient numbers in the C) The published running times of services are estimates only and we will not be liable for any loss hotel. (howsoever caused) arising from delay or failure to operate services in accordance with published timings 10. PASSPORTS 7. INSURANCE For all continental holidays, you will require a full 10 year British Passport. We cannot accept responsibility Consumer Aware:- Your booking is insured by IPP Ltd and its Panel of Insurers. 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