SPECIAL DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

THE WALSINGHAM SNOWDROP EXPERIENCE and LUNCH
Saturday 18th February

Walsingham is the home of English Pilgrimage; the Anglican Shrine is at the centre of the village with a visitor centre relating the history of Walsingham. The Shrine Church has a 12noon service and a 14:30 service of sprinkling at the well today. The Abbey grounds are home to an amazing display of snowdrops for you to savour. We sit down for a 2 course lunch in the award winning Pilgrim Refectory at 13:00hrs. This afternoon enjoy a stroll through the Abbey grounds and be rewarded by the amazing sight of millions of snowdrops.

WORCESTER and the MORGAN MOTOR COMPANY FACTORY TOUR
Thursday 8th March

We visit the ancient city of Worcester this morning, dominated by its magnificent Cathedral, situated on the banks of the River Severn. The city boasts one of the most beautiful cricket grounds in England and the museum of Worcester porcelain. After lunch we continue to the beautiful spa town of Malvern and the Morgan Motor Company who have been building exciting sports cars for over 100 years. We experience the making of a Morgan car and the new Morgan 3 Wheeler from the very start to finish. The fully guided factory tour takes us into the heart of the factory to marvel at the true craftsmanship, still a major part of production today. We finish the tour with a visit to the Morgan Motor Company Museum where you discover the family history, relax and watch the Morgan film and get up close to the cars of the past, present and the future.

MOTHER’S DAY MYSTERY TOUR with LUNCH
Sunday 18th March

A special day for Mum’s and everyone, a very warm welcome awaits you when you board our coach, with morning tea/coffee and biscuits served en route to a secret destination. We sit down to a delicious lunch, followed by coffee or tea plus a floral gift, a quiz and prize bingo.

SEWING FOR PLEASURE, HOBBYCRAFTS, FASHION, EMBROIDERY and STITCH, NEC**
Saturday 24th March

A great day out for all creative people, an exciting craft show brimming with special features, free workshops, talks and demonstrations guarantee to inspire and enthrall you.

‘GHOST’ THE MUSICAL at the PICCADILLY THEATRE LONDON
Thursday 29th March

Join us for a matinee performance of the dazzling musical ‘Ghost’ based on the Oscar winning film about the power of love. Sam is trapped between this world and the next trying to communicate with girlfriend Molly through a Psychic in the hope of saving her from his murderer. Ghost features stunning new music as well as the original unforgettable haunting theme tune ‘Unchained Melody’, directed by Matthew Warchus, designed by Rob Howell and with stunning stage effects by Paul Kieve, Ghost promises to be a magical show that will send spirits soaring.

STRATFORD ON AVON with FISH ‘N’ CHIP TEA
Good Friday 6th April

We travel to Stratford on Avon, which is steeped in 800 years of history and the birthplace of William Shakespeare. There are numerous attractions for you to enjoy and you can take an open top bus tour around Stratford and the surrounding countryside. At 15:30 we sit down to a traditional fish ‘n’ chip tea.

BLOOMS of BRESSINGHAM, STEAM TRAINS and GARDENS
Easter Saturday 7th April

Enjoy a day at Bressingham created by Alan Bloom, who combined his passion for plants and gardens with his love of steam. Discover one of Europe’s leading collections of steam locomotives, traction engines and vehicles. Climb aboard for limitless narrow gauge steam train rides through beautiful woodland and gardens and take to the saddle on the magnificent gallopers. Take a stroll through the world famous gardens and explore the ‘Dad’s Army’ exhibition. There are two restaurants for refreshments including one in the award winning garden centre where you will find plants, gifts and all kinds of everything.

ERDDIG (NT) ‘THE JEWEL IN THE CROWN OF WELSH COUNTRY HOUSES’
Easter Monday 9th April

Erddig is a British treasure house of the National Trust and a fascinating country house where you discover an insight into the lives of the Yorke family and their servants. The impressive grounds and gardens, which include the large 18th Century walled garden with a Victorian parterre Yew walk, are outstanding. There is a restaurant serving light lunches and hot meals.

THE BEAUTIFUL YORKSHIRE DALES SCENIC TOUR AND CARVERY MEAL
Saturday 14th April

See the Yorkshire Dales in all their splendour, travelling through Wensleydale and Swaledale, visiting Aysgarth Falls, the Wensleydale Creamery and a sensational ride up Butter Tubs Pass. Later this afternoon we enjoy a one course carvery meal of beef/pork/lamb, plus tea or coffee at “The Black Bull“ in the attractive village of Reeth.

THE TRANSFORMATION of KENSINGTON PALACE and GARDENS
Saturday 21st April

Kensington Palace has undergone a £12million transformation project creating a Palace for everyone. The Palace has been home to some of the Country’s most charismatic and best known Royals including
King William II, Queen Mary II, George II, Queen Victoria, Princess Margaret and Diana Princess of Wales. Discover the lives of these remarkable figures, the retelling of so many great stories , William and Mary’s escape from the metropolis, Hanoverian grand designs, the formative years of great Queen’s, the lives of troubled Princesses all told amidst the splendid architecture, art and extended gardens. Relax in the 18th Century Orangery restaurant serving lunch and afternoon tea.

http://www.hrp.org.uk/KensingtonPalace

ARLEY HALL, GARDENS and the GUIDED BLUEBELL WALK
Sunday 29th April

Arley is a place of enormous character, charm and interest; the cherished family home of Lord and Lady Ashbrook. The Hall is an impressive example of a Victorian country house built in the Elizabethan style. The gardens are amongst some of the finest in Britain, outstanding for their vitality, variety and are particularly celebrated for the magnificent double herbaceous border. Take a unique opportunity for a guided walk through the bluebell woods in the historic Big Wood and back through the idyllic hamlet of Arley Green. Relax in the licensed Tudor Barn restaurant for lunch or afternoon tea. Suitable footwear advised.

THE SEVEN VALLEY STEAM RAILWAY, the ENGINE HOUSE and the TOWN of BRIDGNORTH
Saturday 5th May

A great day out for all steam train enthusiasts, we travel to Kidderminster this morning and board the train terminating at Bridgnorth station. The journey is unforgettable, passing through beautiful scenery of the Seven Valley. En route we visit the Engine House Visitor Centre at Highley station. The centre is home to a reserve collection of steam locomotives. We rejoin our train and continue to the medieval market town of Bridgnorth.

HUNSTANTON and WELLS NEXT THE SEA
Bank Holiday Monday 7th May

We travel to Hunstanton this morning, affectionately known as ‘Sunny Hunny’ with wide sandy beaches and ‘red and white’ striped cliffs. The splendid seafront has a promenade, fun fair, bowls, pitch and putt, Sea Life Sanctuary and the beautiful esplanade gardens. For refreshments there are lots of cafes, restaurants and bars. We continue to Wells Next the Sea later this afternoon.

MALVERN SPRING FLOWER SHOW
Saturday 12th May

In its beautiful setting at the foot of the Malvern Hills, this national show enjoys the reputation of being the first and one of the finest RHS gardening events of the year. There are superb shopping opportunities with hundreds of quality trade stands selling gardening sundries, exquisite crafts and delicious food and wine.

A NOSTALGIC DAY to the WARTIME YEARS of the 40’S in HOWARTH
Sunday 20th May

The unique village of Howarth hosts a very special event every year. Step back in time to the 1940’s with locals and visitors alike parading the village dressed in wartime outfits. Everywhere is alive with vintage cars, military vehicles along with marching bands, street performances and VIP visits from Sir Winston Churchill and the Queen Mother. Also, visit the Brontë parsonage, home of the famous Brontë sisters or the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway. There are a wealth of cafes, restaurants and pubs for every kind of refreshment plus craft, mill and speciality shops.

LLANDUDNO – THE PRIDE OF NORTH WALES
Saturday 2nd June

The largest of all Welsh resorts, yet the town retains an elegant charm. The magnificent crescent bay with its firm sandy beach is enclosed by two headlands, the Great Orme and the Little Orme. The home of Lewis Carroll’s ‘Alice’ it is indeed a wonderland.

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Due to popularity, all of our Day Excursions must be paid for within 14 days of booking.

All excursions that are marked ** will not have a courier on board