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Day Trip Programme 2020Coaches supplied by Bessway Travel Ltd of Wembley

Sunday 16 FebruaryESSEX VILLAGES TOUR

This tour will take you into the northern part of Essex to visit such charming villages as Finchingfield, with its pond and windmill, and picturesque Thaxted where Gustav Holst, composer of The Planets Suite, once lived.

Adults £32.50 Concessions £29.50Sunday roast at a country inn included

Sunday 8 March RHS GARDEN AT WISLEY

Come and enjoy the many acres of Springtime colour at this amazing garden in Surrey and experience the new visitor centre and other attractions. Don’t miss the Alpine House, always a joy in March. Our tour will also feature a scenic drive through the Surrey Hills. Adults £19.50 Concessions £17.50

Wisley entrance fee £12.50 extra(this is payable on the day)

RHS members will qualify for free entry

Saturday 28 MarchBATH or BRISTOL as preferred

Choose either of these truly rewarding destinations - both with excellent shops - Bath with its Roman baths, Pump Room, Assembly Rooms, Abbey and Royal Crescent - or Bristol with its cathedral, museums and the SS Great Britain, Brunel’s famous steamship. Adults: £22.50 Concessions: £20.00

Sunday 24 MayBERKSHIRE VILLAGES TOUR

After passing Boulter’s Lock on the River Thames near Maidenhead this scenic tour is expected to feature such delightful villages as Cookham, Sonning and Streatley. A stop will be made for Sunday roast at a country inn.


Sunday 14 JuneEASTBOURNE on the Sussex coast

This popular seaside resort has to be one of England’s most elegant. Enjoy a band concert on the seafront, visit the pier, spend time on the beach or enjoy afternoon tea at one of the town’s leading hotels. An enjoyable day out awaits you.

Adults £22.50 Concessions £20.00

Saturday 20 JuneTHE ISLE OF WIGHT

We shall take the ferry from Southamp-ton to East Cowes before giving you the choice of two visits - either Osborne House, the favoured home of Queen Victoria - or charming Shanklin on the island’s southern coast. Sandy beach.

Adults £34.50 Concessions £32.00(Osborne House £15 extra - pay on the day)

Sunday 5 AprilBURFORD IN THE COTSWOLDS

plus the Cotswold Wildlife ParkThis very fine wildlife park has giraffs, lions, camels, penguins and other species from around the world. It’s a very worth-while destination . However, this trip also includes free time to explore the nearby Cotswolds town of Burford which is a delight - several excellent tea rooms.

Adults £32.50 Concessions £28.00Wildlife Park entry fee included

Saturday 18 AprilROYAL TUNBRIDGE WELLSand LEONARDSEE GARDENS

You will have time to look around this attractive spa town and obtain lunch be-fore we take you to Leonardslee garden with its lakes and lots of floral colour.

Adults £32.00 Concessions £29.50Leonardslee entry fee included

Saturday 9 MayTEWKESBURY ABBEY or the

GLOS / WARWICKSHIRE RAILWAYWith its impressive Norman columns and beautiful stained glass Tewkesbury Abbey is one of Britain’s most beautiful abbey churches but if you prefer you can visit the Glos / Warwickshire steam railway. A lunchtime stop at Stow on the Wold in the Cotswolds is also included.


Finchingfield

Tunbridge Wells

Osborne House

Saturday 4 JulyCHILTERN STEAM RALLY or

BICESTER VILLAGE outlet shopsThe annual Chiltern Steam Rally is a chance to see hundreds of vehicles from a bygone age - many of them in action.Alternatively you may wish to visit the Bicester Village outlet shops with their collection of designer shops and amazing bargains.

Adults £22.50 Concessions £20.00Pay on the day for the steam rally entry fee

Sunday 12 JulyHASTINGS

Enjoy a day in Sussex visiting the seaside resort of Hastings. The town has a wide range of highlights including a picturesque old town, castle ruins, two cliff railways, a sheltered harbour with fishing boats on the beach and an art gallery and museum.


Saturday 25 JulySANDRINGHAM or HUNSTANTON

A day trip to Sandringham, one of the Queen’s favourite country retreats. This magnficent Victorian house has a beauti-ful interior and the gardens are stunning. There is also an interesting transport museum with many vintage royal cars. Alternatively you may wish to spend your time in the nearby seaside resort of Hunstanton, with its sandy beaches and Victorian promenade.

Adults £22.50 Concessions £20.00Pay on the day for Sandringham entry

Sunday 2 AugustKENNET & AVON CRUISE

in a horse-drawn narrow boatJoin us for a cruise along the famous Kennet and Avon canal travelling through some of Berkshire’s most beautiful scenery. The colourful barge is pulled at a gentle pace by a magnificent heavy horse. There will also be time to obtain lunch in Marlborough where charming old buildings line the high street with its market stalls.

Adults £32.00 Concessions £29.50Canal cruise included

Saturday 8 AugustSOUTHEND-ON-SEA

One of Britain’s most famous seaside resorts Southend has 7 miles of popular beaches, a funfair and the one mile long pier, the longest in the world. You can take the train to the end. Visitors can also travel on the funicular railway which links the seafront to the town and has fine views.


Sunday 16 AugustSTAMFORD & BURGHLEY HOUSE

(or Nene Valley Steam Railway)One of the gems of Lincolnshire is the Georgian town of Stamford with its beautiful buildings. Nearby is Burghley House, home to the Cecil family for over five centuries. The interior is stunning and richly decorated. You may, however, pre-fer to take a ride on a Nene Valley steam train and enjoy this preserved railway.

Adults £22.50 Concessions £20.00 Pay on the day for Burghley entry or the railway

Saturday 29 AugustBOURNEMOUTH

A summer visit to Bournemouth with its miles of sandy beaches and popular pier. With all its traditional attractions there is someting for all ages. Alternatively you may like to visit Compton Acres Gardens with its Italian, Japanese and water gar-dens and superb views of Poole Harbour.

Adults £22.50 Concessions £20.00Compton Acres entry fee extra - pay on the day

Sunday 13 SeptemberDORSET VILLAGES TOUR

Our tour to Dorset takes us through some of the loveliest villages in England including Milton Abbas with its picturesque cottages and Sydling St. Nicholas and its 15th century church. Near the pretty village of Cerne Abbas is the huge Cerne Giant cut into the chalk hillside. Lunch will be in Milton Abbas.


Sunday 27 SeptemberOXFORD and cruise to Abingdon

Come and enjoy the university city of Ox-ford, the city of spires, home of the world class Ashmoleon Museum (free entry). In the afternoon we shall take a leisurely two hour one-way cruise along the River Thames to Abingdon passing through a couple of locks.

Adults £34.50 Concessions £32.00Boat fare included

Saturday 4 OctoberWYE VALLEY TOUR

The River Wye meanders through an area of outstanding natural beauty including the famous Symonds Yat, a deep gorge cut into the limestone hillside. We shall cruise along the river to view the lovely scenery and visit Tintern Abbey dating from 12th century.

Adults £36.50 Concessions £34.00Wye Valley boat fare included

Wye Valley

Nene Valley Rly

Burghley House

Southend on Sea

Kennet & Avon Canal

Sandringham

Hastings

Chiltern Steam Fair

Milton Abbas Dorset

SHORT BREAKS IN 2020Details of some of our short breaks appear on the next four pages. We hope that at least one of these will interest you. There are also two other short breaks on offer - these are listed on the right. Further details of these are available on request - please phone us on 020 8422 2751 and request the leaflet which describes them in detail.

Wells in Somerset NightawaySunday 26 April for 2 days

Highlights include:Coffee and shortbread in MarlboroughThe Saxon church, Bradford on AvonTime at leisure in Wells, time to visit

the cathedral and Bishop’s PalaceCheddar Gorge caves and Clevedon visits

Bed & Breakfast plus 2 dinners£195 Single supplement £20

Based at the Swan Hotel, Wells

Dame Agatha Christie Short Break Sunday 18 October for 4 days

Highlights include:A visit to Winterbrook where Dame Agatha livedA guided tour of Dame Agatha’s Torquay with

lecturer Jane Tapley, Torre Abbey included.A visit to Greenway, Dame Agatha’s holiday

home overlooking the River DartLunch at the art deco Burgh Island Hotel

£495 No supplement for single bedroomsBased at Torquay’s Livermead House Hotel

on a Dinner, Bed and Breakfast basis

Coach Boarding Points and Departure Times for alltrips to UK destinations from March 2020 onwards

North Wembley opposite Tesco Express near station 7.30amPerivale Dawlish Avenue bus stop 7.40amShepherds Bush Green near McDonalds bus stop 8.00amActon outside the former Town Hall, Uxbridge Road 8.10amSouth Ealing between tube station and petrol station 8.16amEaling opposite the Town Hall 8.20amWest Ealing bus stop opposite I and H Store 8.25amHanwell bus stop near Lidl, Uxbridge Road 8.30amEaling Hospital bus stop on the main road 8.35amGreenford outside Costa Coffee, Greenford Road 8.40amYeading bus stop opposite Yeading Post Office 8.50amNortholt Target roundabout bus stop near McDonalds 8.55amHillingdon outside Hillingdon Metropolitan Line station 9.05am NB: For the trip on 16 February the pick up times will be one hour later For the Xmas lights trip in December special pick-up times apply (from 3pm)

Day Trip to France Saturday 17 October

Special pick-up times will apply for this trip as an early start is essentialHayes The Grapes 5.20amYeading opposite Post Office 5.25amNortholt Target roundabout 5.30amGreenford Post Office 5.40amEaling Hospital (opposite) 5.45amHanwell Lidl (opposite) 5.50amWest Ealing I & H Store 5.55amEaling Town Hall 6.00amSouth Ealing by petrol stn. 6.05amActon Town Hall (opposite) 6.15amShepherds Bush Green 6.25am(near bus stop outside McDonalds)Due back in West London by 11.30pm

Saturday 17 OctoberCITE EUROPE SHOPS + BOULOGNE

We shall take the P & O ferry from Dover to Calais prior to spending 2 hours at the popular Cite Europe shopping complex where you can obtain lunch. We shall then move along the coast to Old Boulogne where we plan to stay for 3 hours in this charming French walled town. A visit to the Church of Notre Dame and its amazing crypt is recommended. NB: A passport is required (with at least 6 months unexpired). Non British citizens may need a visa to enter France. Please check.


Sunday 8 NovemberSUSSEX VILLAGES IN AUTUMN

Our tours of English villages are very popular, not least because Sunday roast at a country inn is included. This tour of Sussex will feature the impressive scenery of the South Downs and such attractive villages as Cuckfield, Ditchling and Alfriston. We also plan to pass through Lewes, the county town of East Sussex.We also expect to experience the reds, yellows and golds of a Sussex Autumn.


Acknowledgement: Photo images in this brochure have been supplied to us by Shutterstock.com

Saturday 28 NovemberWINCHESTER’S XMAS MARKETOne of the best Christmas markets in the south of England will be found at Winchester in the area beside the historic cathedral. This excursion will give you time to explore the market stalls, visit the cathedral if you wish and obtain a lunchtime meal or snack. Jane Austen is buried in the cathedral nave. The city centre and shops, decorated for Christmas, should have a festive flavour.

Adults £22.50 Concessions £20

Saturday 5 DecemberANGLESEY ABBEY WINTER LIGHTS Now in its 10th year, the winter lights fes-tival at Anglesey Abbey in Cambridgeshire is acclaimed for its stunning light and sound effects which show nature in a new light! Free time in Cambridge beforehand. Adults: £38.50 Concessions £36.00

Admission fee at Anglesey Abbey includedSunday 20 December

CHRISTMAS LIGHTS TOUROur final trip of the year will see us takinga tour of the Christmas lights in London’s West End. Departure times start at 3pm. Adults: £13.90 Concessions £12.90Mince pies, chocolates and soft drinks included

Bruges

Winchester

Boulogne

Anglesey Abbey

v Travel throughout in a comfortable modern coach supplied by Bessway Travel Ltd. v Three nights’ Dinner, Bed and Breakfast at the Mercure Albrighton Hall & Spa Hotelv Morning coffee and Lunch on Day 1 plusan early Dinner on Day 4. v Entry fees at each property visited by our group as a whole (but not National Trust properties as NT members can gain free entry).v The services of our tour manager throughoutNOT INCLUDED: Lunch on days 2 to 4, nor bar drinks or wine if any are ordered at the hotel.


Shropshire & Mid Wales HighlightsSunday 7 June 2020 for 4 days

Coach Trips from London Ltd.

An escorted short break by luxury coach - coach supplied by Bessway Travel Ltd of Wembley

How to BookA deposit of £80 per person will secure your place on this tour. Please send your deposit cheque (made payable to Coach Trips from London Ltd) to Graham Jenkins at 2 Wood End Gardens, Northolt, Middlesex UB5 4QH or phone Graham on 020 8422 2751 to pay your deposit by debit card or credit card. Balances fall due eight weeks prior to departure. Early booking is recommended as two of our 2019 tours sold out early.

Situated just 4 miles north of Shrewsbury is the 18th century Albrighton Hall which is now an upmarket hotel and spa owned by Mercure Hotels. It is set in 15 acres of landscaped grounds with a lovely ornamental lake and the Spa complex at the hotel includes an indoor heated pool. We have chosen this hotel for what promises to be a very enjoyable 3-night short break of distinction. It is situated fairly close to the Welsh border so it is very easy for us to feature one or two Welsh highlights as well as some Shropshire ones. We hope that this interesting short break will appeal to you.

ITINERARYDay 1 (Sunday) We will travel into Oxfordshire to The Chesterton Hotel near Bicester for our coffee stop. Then to our lunch stop in the West Mid-lands at the Sun Inn at Romsley. In the afternoon we will visit Weston Park a lovely red-brick Georgian mansion, built in 1671 for the Earl of Bradford. The interior of Weston features an excellent art collection including works by Stubbs, Hans Holbein, van Dyck, and Lely. There is also fine furniture and tapestries on display. The grounds were laid out by Capability Brown. Late afternoon tea we shall check-in at our hotel. Dinner here this evening.Day 2 (Monday) This morning there will be a cruise on the Llangollen Canal which passes through picturesque countryside. We will pass over the amazing Pontcysyllte Aqueduct which is the country’s highest navigable aqueduct, towering 126ft above the River Dee. This is engineering on a breath-taking scale. In the afternoon we shall visit Plas Newydd, a Regency Gothic fantasy once home to the two ladies of Llangollen who entertained Wordsworth and Sir Walter Scott. We shall then drive up the spectacular Horseshoe Pass which reaches a height of 417m and has stunning views. Dinner at our hotel. Day 3 (Tuesday) Tme at leisure this morning to explore Shrewsbury which could include St Chad’s church where Darwen was baptised, the charming market square, the castle, the museum and art gallery or a tour at Theatre Severn. In the afternoon we shall visit Powis Castle, a medieval fortress and grand country house. Once the home of General Clive of India it contains a stunning collection of treasures from India. Powys is particularly famous for its gardens with Italianate terraces, spectacular yew hedges, dancing statues and lavish herbaceous borders. Dinner at our hotel. Day 4 (Wednesday) Today we travel home via Much Wenlock a charming priory town to Ludlow, where there will be time to obtain lunch. This thriving medieval market town is an architectueal gem. The historic 11th century castle sits on a cliff above the River Teme. Our route then takes us via Clee Hill with its outstanding views to Bewdley on the River Severn where we shall have a short stop. Finally Dinner will be near Kidderminster at 6.00pm prior to us arriving back in West London by 9.00pm or so.

NB: Please see the booking conditions that apply to this tour.

Pictured right:Ludlow

Single Supplement: £89A double room for sole use in all cases.

AlbrightonHall

This is what the tour price of £449 includes:

Aquaduct over theRiver Dee

Shrewsbury

Plas Newydd

There are coach boarding points in Shepherds Bush, Acton, Ealing, Hanwell, Greenford, Northolt & Hillingdon. Also, a home pick-up service is available on request for a nominal extra charge.

v Travel to and from Poole in a comfortable modern coach supplied by Bessway Travel Ltd. v The ferry crossing to Jersey, there and back, with Condor Ferries travelling in the first class Horizon lounge in reserved seats. Transfers to and from our hotel also included. v Four nights’ Dinner, Bed and Breakfast at Jersey’s comfortable and nicely situated 3-star Beausite Hotel.v Escorted island tours on Days 2 and 3.v Entry fees at each property visited by our group as a whole.

v The services of our tour manager throughout.

NOT INCLUDED: Lunch on any day, nor bar drinks or wine if any are ordered. The optional St Malo visit is £29.50 extra.

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: £99 Book early to secure your room


Summertime in Jersey & St MaloSunday 5 July 2020 for 5 days


An escorted short break - by coach to Poole, then by Condor Ferry in the first class Horizon Lounge

Our short break to Guernsey in the Channel Islands in 2018 was greatly enjoyed. It has resulted in requests that in 2020 we arrange a similar trip to Jersey. Well, here it is ! Our base on Jersey will be the well appointed Beausite Hotel at Grouville. Its has attractively furnished bedrooms in a modern style, a popular cocktail bar, an acclaimed restaurant, an indoor heated indoor swimming pool, a jacuzzi, gym and a garden area. The beach is just a short walk away - within a few minutes. Travel to and from Jersey will by coach to Poole and then by Condor Ferry to St Helier - see below. We hope you will decide to join us.

ITINERARYDay 1 (Sunday) We shall travel by coach to Poole from West London with all of our usual pick-up points being used (including Shepherds Bush at 8.00am, Ealing at 8.20am, Greenford at 8.40am and Hillingdon at 9.05am). If you would like a home pick-up by taxi to bring you to Hillingdon this can be arranged at an extra charge of £7 each way. At Poole we shall catch the 1.30pm Condor Ferries sailing to St Helier, Jersey. Our reserved seats will be in the first class Horizon Lounge with its superb views. We shall pass Alderney, Herm, Sark and Guernsey. Lunch will be obtainable on board - no queueing in first class. On arrival we shall be transferred to the Beausite Hotel which is at Grouville just over ten minutes away. Dinner at our hotel this evening.Day 2 (Monday) A guided island tour awaits us this morning. We shall ex-perience some of Jersey’s stunning coastal scenery as well as the botanic gardens at Somares Manor, Jersey Pearl and Mont Orgueil Castle. Due back at our hotel by 4.00pm. Rest of the day at leisure. Dinner at our hotel.Day 3 (Tuesday) Today is a free day. You can relax at our hotel if you wish or enjoy an excursion to the Jersey Zoo (founded by Gerald Durrell) and to the Occupation Tapestry. There will also be time to visit the shops in the island’s capital St Helier. Don’t miss going inside the indoor market which is a popular destination with the locals. Dinner at a leading Jersey restaurant this evening - sea views included. Transport there and back will be provided. Day 4 (Weds) A free day. An optional visit is available today to the walled city of St Malo (passport required). 5 hours ashore. Dinner at our hotel. Day 5 (Thursday) Morning at leisure. A final opportunity to relax and enjoy the facilities of the Beausite Hotel. At 11.30am we shall leave our hotel to return to Poole aboard the 1.00pm Condor Ferries sailing, due Poole at 5.40pm. Here our Bessway coach will return us to West London. Traffic permitting we expect to arrive at Hillingdon by about 8.00pm and at our other set-down points slightly later. This brings our short holiday to Jersey to a close.

A deposit of £100 per person will secure your place on this tour. Please send your deposit cheque (made payable to Coach Trips from London Ltd) to Graham Jenkins at 2 Wood End Gardens, Northolt, Middlesex UB5 4QH or phone Graham on 020 8422 2751 to pay your deposit by debit card or credit card. Balances fall due eight weeks prior to the tour’s departure.


Pictured above right: the gar-den and the swimming pool at the Beausite Hotel. On the left is a view of St Malo on the Brit-tany coast of northern France.

This tour is offered subject to our standard booking conditions - please see back cover of our main brochure or our website

v Travel throughout in a comfortable modern coach supplied by Bessway Travel Ltd. v Three nights’ Dinner, Bed and Breakfast at the Old Swan Hotel in the centre of Harrogate.v Morning coffee and Lunch on Day 1 plusan early Dinner on Day 4. v Entry fees at each property visited by our group as a whole (but not National Trust properties as NT members can gain free entry). The train fare to Goathland is also included if you do not visit Castle Howard.

v The services of our tour manager throughout


Harrogate and the Moors & DalesSunday 23 August 2020 for 4 days




Following our very successful stay at the famous Old Swan Hotel in Harrogate in 2018 we are delighted to return here again but this time staying for an extra night giving us more time to explore the outstanding scenery of the Yorkshire Dales and also the many attractions of the Yorkshire Moors. The Old Swan Hotel has impressive public rooms and an abundance of single rooms for which no single supplement is charged. It enjoys a very central location within a short walk of the shops and the attractive Valley Gardens. Agatha Christie famously stayed here in 1926. The popular Betty’s Tea Rooms are a short walk away.

ITINERARYDay 1 (Sunday) Our coach will travel into Hertfordshire for our coffee stop. From here we continue into Cambridgeshire for lunch in the historic village of Buckden. Our afternoon visit will be to Belton House, a classic 17th century mansion set in its own estate with impressive gardens and an interior which reflects the wealth of the family. There is a notable collection of silver , porcelain and paintings. It featured in Pride and Prejudice on BBC tv. Dinner at our hotel.

Day 2 (Monday) After breakfast our coach will take us to the famous town of Richmond, gateway to Swaledale. The charming market square has fine Georgian houses and the town in dominated by its ancient castle. Richmond also has a famous Georgian Theatre. Our coach will then travel to the town of Askrigg, famous as the location for the BBC series All Creatures Great and Small. Our route will then takes us to Hawes situated on the River Ure. We shall visit the Wens-leydale Creamery, makers of the famous Wensleydale cheese. Finally we visit Aysgarth Falls, one of the loveliest in Yorkshire. Dinner at our hotel.Day 3 (Tuesday) We shall travel via Ripon and Thirsk to the Helmsley, the only market town in the North York Moors. Here you will be able to obtain coffee and look around. Then we shall travel via Rievaulx Abbey ( not stopping) and through charming Hutton le Hole to Pickering a thriving little town and the terminus of the famous North York Moors Railway. Now you have the choice of a steam train ride to Goathland, made famous in the TV series Heartbeat or a visit to Castle Howard. Designed by Sir John Vanbrugh this famous home of the Howard family dates from 1699 and its stunning baroque interior is full of priceless treasures. Dinner at our hotel.Day 4 (Wednesday) Time at leisure this morning to explore Harrogate with its magnificent floral displays, and Betty’s famous tea room. We leave here at 12 noon to visit Nostell Priory created by Robert Adam in the 18th century. The interior has the finest collection of Chippendale furniture. Travel home stopping for dinner en route at 6pm. Due West London 9.30pm


Pictured right: the impressive ruins of Rievaulx Abbey

No Supplement for single roomsA double room for sole use will be £60 extra


Harrogate

Wensleydale

Helmsley


Castle Howard

v Travel by train in first class between London and Glasgow, with meals and wine supplied.v Travel throughout Scotland in a comfortable modern coach.v Five nights’ Dinner, Bed and Breakfast in Pitlochry plus lunch on Day 6 at Gleneagles.v Entry fees at Glamis Castle and for other organised visits. A theatre visit in Pitlochry will be optional at an extra cost if required. v The services of our tour manager throughoutNOT INCLUDED: Lunch on days 2 to 5, nor bar drinks or wine if any are ordered at the hotel.


Scottish Highlands & GleneaglesThursday 17 September 2020 for 6 days


By express train in First Class in under five hours from Euston to Glasgow - then by private hire coach

How to BookA deposit of £100 per person will secure your place on this tour. Please send your deposit cheque (made payable to Coach Trips from London Ltd) to Graham Jenkins at 2 Wood End Gardens, Northolt, Middlesex UB5 4QH or phone Graham on 020 8422 2751 to pay your deposit by debit card or credit card. Balances fall due eight weeks prior to departure. Early booking is recommended as our 2019 Scottish tour sold out early.

Pitlochry, the gateway to the Scottish Highlands, is an excellent base to explore this very attractive part of Scotland. We shall be staying for 5 nights at the well appointed 3-star Fisher’s Hotel which enjoys a very central location in the heart of the town centre. Many of its bedrooms overlook the hotel’s pleasant gardens. Pitlochry is a charming destination which sits on the banks of the River Tummel. It is surrounded by amazing scenery. As for the Pitlochry Festival Theatre this is famous throughout Scotland and further afield. To get to Scotland quickly we shall be travelling by train in first class then by coach from Glasgow to Pitlochry. To get you to Euston Station on Day 1 a home pick-up by 7-seater car will be arranged.

ITINERARYDay 1 (Thursday) By Virgin express train from London to Glasgow in four and a half hours, departing Euston at 10.30am. Lunch will be served to us at our reserved seats in first class. On arrival in Glasgow we will transfer to our luxury coach for the journey to Pitlochry. Dinner and a 5 night stay at Fishers Hotel in the centre of the town.Day 2 (Friday) This morning we shall visit Glamis Castle the child-hood home of the late Queen Mother. Built in a fine baronial style the castle contains many treasures. In the afternoon we shall visit the the traditional weaver’s cottage where J M Barrie, the creator of Peter Pan, was born. A National Trust for Scotland property. Dinner at our hotel. Day 3 (Saturday) Today will give us time at leisure to enjoy Pitlochry. The famous fish ladder is a series of pools which enable the salmon to swim from one level to another. Pitlochry also has many shops selling a wide range of woollens. In the afternoon you may wish to attend a matinee at the Pitlochry Festival Theatre (optional). Dinner at our hotel. Day 4 (Sunday) We start the day by visiting the Pass of Killiekrankie an impressive wooded gorge, which is a popular beauty spot and well known for the Jacobite battle which took place nearby. From here we shall drive to Loch Tummel and the Queens View, one of the most famous viewpoints in Scotland. The panorama west to the peak of Schiehallion and Rannoch Moor is breathtaking. Our final visit of the day is to Blair Castle, home of the Atholl Family. The paintings, furniture and other contents reflect the lives, history and interests of the dukes of Atholl. Dinner at our hotel.Day 5 (Monday) This morning will be time at leisure in Pitlochry, a chance to visit the Edradour Distillery, the smallest traditional distillery in Scotland and the last stronghold of handmade single malt whisky from a farm distillery. Afternoon visit to Scone Palace near Perth. It was here that Scottish kings were once crowned. The present building has an ornate interior that is mostly Victorian. The gardens include a very fine pinetum. Dinner at our hotel.Day 6 (Tuesday) We shall leave Pitlochry behind us and travel via the fair city of Perth on the River Tay to Gleneagles where lunch will be served to us in this most impressive of Scottish hotels. Then to Glasgow to catch the 4.40pm train to London, due Euston Station at 9.19pm. A meal with wine will be served to us during the journey. At Euston 7-seater cars will meet us to return you to your home. We trust that this unique holiday will interest you.

Single Supplement: £99A double room for sole use if you book early


Gleneagles

This is what the tour price of £895 includes:It will be only £795 if you book by 31 Oct 19

Glamis

Queens View

Edradour Distillery

Scone

THIS IS WHAT THE TOUR PRICE OF £895 INCLUDES

By Avanti West Coast express from London to Glasgow in

v Travel throughout in a comfortable modern coach supplied by Bessway Travel Ltd. v Three nights’ Dinner, Bed and Breakfast at the Old Swan Hotel in the centre of Harrogate.v Morning coffee and Lunch on Day 1 plusan early Dinner on Day 4. v Entry fees at each property visited by our group as a whole (but not National Trust properties as NT members can gain free entry). The train fare to Goathland is also included if you do not visit Castle Howard.

v The services of our tour manager throughout


Harrogate and the Moors & DalesSunday 23 August 2020 for 4 days




Following our very successful stay at the famous Old Swan Hotel in Harrogate in 2018 we are delighted to return here again but this time staying for an extra night giving us more time to explore the outstanding scenery of the Yorkshire Dales and also the many attractions of the Yorkshire Moors. The Old Swan Hotel has impressive public rooms and an abundance of single rooms for which no single supplement is charged. It enjoys a very central location within a short walk of the shops and the attractive Valley Gardens. Agatha Christie famously stayed here in 1926. The popular Betty’s Tea Rooms are a short walk away.

ITINERARYDay 1 (Sunday) Our coach will travel into Hertfordshire for our coffee stop. From here we continue into Cambridgeshire for lunch in the historic village of Buckden. Our afternoon visit will be to Belton House, a classic 17th century mansion set in its own estate with impressive gardens and an interior which reflects the wealth of the family. There is a notable collection of silver , porcelain and paintings. It featured in Pride and Prejudice on BBC tv. Dinner at our hotel.

Day 2 (Monday) After breakfast our coach will take us to the famous town of Richmond, gateway to Swaledale. The charming market square has fine Georgian houses and the town in dominated by its ancient castle. Richmond also has a famous Georgian Theatre. Our coach will then travel to the town of Askrigg, famous as the location for the BBC series All Creatures Great and Small. Our route will then takes us to Hawes situated on the River Ure. We shall visit the Wens-leydale Creamery, makers of the famous Wensleydale cheese. Finally we visit Aysgarth Falls, one of the loveliest in Yorkshire. Dinner at our hotel.Day 3 (Tuesday) We shall travel via Ripon and Thirsk to the Helmsley, the only market town in the North York Moors. Here you will be able to obtain coffee and look around. Then we shall travel via Rievaulx Abbey ( not stopping) and through charming Hutton le Hole to Pickering a thriving little town and the terminus of the famous North York Moors Railway. Now you have the choice of a steam train ride to Goathland, made famous in the TV series Heartbeat or a visit to Castle Howard. Designed by Sir John Vanbrugh this famous home of the Howard family dates from 1699 and its stunning baroque interior is full of priceless treasures. Dinner at our hotel.Day 4 (Wednesday) Time at leisure this morning to explore Harrogate with its magnificent floral displays, and Betty’s famous tea room. We leave here at 12 noon to visit Nostell Priory created by Robert Adam in the 18th century. The interior has the finest collection of Chippendale furniture. Travel home stopping for dinner en route at 6pm. Due West London 9.30pm


Pictured right: the impressive ruins of Rievaulx Abbey

No Supplement for single roomsA double room for sole use will be £60 extra


Harrogate

Wensleydale

Helmsley


Castle Howard

HOW TO BOOKBy mail Send us a cheque (made payable to Coach Trips From London Ltd) but remember to tell us the date of the trip you require and how many coach seats you want. We also need to know your name, address, phone number, e-mail address if you have one, and which coach boarding point is best for you. Please send to Graham Jenkins at 2 Wood End Gardens, Northolt, UB5 4QH at least 10 days before the trip. All postal bookings will be acknowledged.By e-mail Send us an e-mail to [email protected] Please provide all of the information requested in the above paragraph. Do not state your debit card or credit card details. Instead we will phone you to obtain this information. In person To keep our overheads low, and our prices low too, we choose not to have any business premises. If you wish to pay for a trip in person and pay using cash this is possible on Tuesdays and Wednesday mornings as follows - each Tuesday morning between 10.30am and 11.15am Graham will be at Costa Coffee in the centre of Greenford. On Wednesday mornings between 10.30am and 11.15am he will be in Starbucks coffee shop which is opposite Ealing Broadway Station. Graham will wear his striped blazer jacket to make identification easy if you do not already know him. If you wish, please phone 07557 026088 before you come to check that Graham is not on holiday. Graham expects to be on holiday a maximum of 3 times a year. usually during the school holidays. NB: Graham will not be taking bookings in person between mid-December and early February as there will be no trips during this period. Bookings are accepted subject to our booking conditions which appear below. Full payment is required at the time of booking except for short breaks when a deposit is acceptable. For short breaks, balances fall due 8 weeks before the tour.

BOOKING CONDITIONS FOR DAY TRIPS & SHORT BREAKS1. Your contract when making a booking is with Coach Trips From London Ltd. This contract is subject to the following terms and conditions which are subject to English law and jurisdiction. Before submitting a booking for a day trip, short break, holiday or other event you are required to read these conditions and be aware of them as they are legally binding on the person making the booking and on any other persons included in that booking. 2. Bookings are accepted subject to availability. Early booking is strongly recommended to avoid disappointment. 3. Persons with special needs are required to make these known at the time of booking. Wheelchairs of the folding type can be accepted on trips but the company needs to be told in advance if you are bringing one. Motorised mobility vehicles cannot be accepted as they tend to be very heavy. Coach drivers cannot be asked to lift them into the coach boot because of their excessive weight. 4. You must be ready to depart at the departure time that has been given to you. If you are not ready at this time the coach drivers are authorised not to wait for you in fairness to other passengers. The same rule applies to the homeward journey and to intermediate stops. We advise you to be ready to depart 5 minutes ahead of the time you have been given. 5. You may not play a CD, DVD or MP3 player or radio on the vehicle unless you use headphones and its operation is totally silent. Nor must hot snacks or hot meals be consumed.6. Seat belts must be fastened at all times when the vehicle is moving. This is a legal requirement. 7. If you need to cancel a booking you have made please notify the booking office immediately. Refunds are not allowed but you can transfer your ticket(s) to other persons if you wish but their names must be supplied in advance.8. The company reserves the right to cancel a trip, short break or holiday if insufficient bookings are received to make it financially viable. In this event a full refund of monies paid will be made. No compensation can be paid in repect of disappointment, inconvenience or consequential financial loss. 9. The company cannot accept responsibility for passengers’ possessions that are left on vehicles. Anything left on vehicles will always be at the owner’s risk. 10. The company reserves the right to terminate a passenger’s trip, short break or holiday in the event of any unreason-able conduct which, in its opinion, is likely to cause distress, damage, danger or annoyance to other passengers. Upon such refusal or termination the company’s responsibility for your trip, short break or holiday ceases. The company will be under no obligation whatsoeever for any refund, compensation or loss you may incur. If buying goods abroad then duty free allowance must not be exceeded. Nor must you ask other passengers to carry goods on your behalf through customs.11. Coach Trips From London Ltd. is not a vehicle owner or operator. Vehicles used on its day trips, short breaks and holidays are hired from coach operators who are well established in this type of activity. If people carriers or taxis are used as feeder vehicles they will be hired from licensed operators.12. Please take care at all times when boarding and alighting from vehicles, and when crossing roads as this is sometimes necessary. Similarly, when entering buildings and negotiating steps, stairways and corridors. The company does not accept responsibility for accidents unless the company is proven to be negligent. 13. If you have a complaint regarding the execution of a day trip, short break or holiday please submit details of your complaint in writing to Graham Jenkins, the company’s administrator, at 2 Wood End Gardens, Northolt UB5 4QH within 10 days of your trip. Please note that the company cannot accept responsibility for any events which are out-side of its control such as traffic congestion, closed roads, industrial action or vehicles supplied by contractors breaking down or arriving late unless Coach Trips From London Ltd. is proven to be negligent. If a day trip is abandoned because it is impossible to reach the intended destination due to gridlocked roads, closed roads or severe delays at ferry ports then passengers will be returned to their starting points and given free place(s) when the trip is re-run at a later date. The decision to abandon a trip will be taken by the company and this decision must be respected by the passengers affected.

By telephone Please give us a call on 07557 026088 and you can pay by debit card or credit card. You can call at any time but if you get the answering machine please leave your name and phone number and we will call you back.

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