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Spring-Summer 2018

) Sea or Scenery

) Sightseeing & Shopping

) Top Visitor Attractions

) Events & Entertainment

) Famous Homes & Gardens

) Distinctive Days

More than 35 convenientlocal departure points!

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£10pp

Clocking up the miles since 1922

Please refer to the tour routes on the back page for your nearest departure point. Travel only fares available on most tours.2

We’re pleased to present our

latest selection of great days

out for the spring and summer

months – and beyond! Inside, you’ll find

lots of great ideas, including the latest

TOP LONDON SHOWS, stunning STATELY

HOMES & GARDENS and plenty of ideas

for a family outing during the SCHOOL

HOLIDAYS! And don’t forget, too, that

we also have a fabulous collection of

Door2Door holidays and short breaks on

offer. If you don’t already have one of our

new 2018 holiday brochures, please call

or email and we’ll be delighted to send

you one – you can also view it online on

our website www.shawscoaches.co.uk.

Thank you to everyone who came along to our

very successful ‘Meet the Team’ event in January –

and especially to Clarke’s Catering for providing

such a delicious lunch. Thank you, too, if you’re

one of the many customers who has made a

holiday and day tour booking with us since the

last brochure launch. We are delighted to report

an increase in sales for both our holidays and day

trips, as well as a record number of brochure

requests and website visits! We’re also thrilled to

announce that, after taking a break from entering

last year, we have once again been selected as

finalists in two

categories

(Holiday

Programme and

Day Excursion

Programme) at

the 2018 British

Coach Tourism Awards. Wish us luck when the

results are announced at the awards dinner and

presentation evening which takes place on

Wednesday 21 March, at Birmingham’s National

Motorcycle Museum!

WelcomeFind your favourite destinations with ournew colour coded tours:

Sea or Scenery

Sightseeing & Shopping

Top Visitor Attractions

Events & Entertainment

Famous Homes & Gardens

Distinctive Days

About usShaws of Maxey is a local, familyowned and trusted company that’sbeen ‘Clocking up the miles since1922’! We’re incredibly proud ofour reputation for consistentlydelivering a top quality, safe andreliable service.

Our friendly, knowledgeable teamis always on hand to help you makea booking or answer any questionsyou might have!

SENIOR FARES ARE VALID FOR ANYONEAGED 60 AND OVER.

CHILD FARES APPLY TO AGES 3-16 INC. ON MOST TRIPS.

Grab a bargainSpecial Offer days – with fares starting at just £10pp, they’regreat value and ideal for a first time trip if you’re new to coachtravel – or just a treat if you’re not!

Look out for ‘4 seats for the price of 3’ trips – perfect fortaking the children or grandchildren out during the holidays –or just a day out with friends (lowest priced seat goes free)

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Contact our knowledgeable team of experts for aFREE BROCHURE or view a PDF of the brochure on our

website www.shawscoaches.co.uk

Call 01778 342224 or [email protected]

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Great savings forgroup bookings!Book just 12 places for anyone day tour at the sametime and you can enjoythe 13th place FREE (forconcert and theatre tours,your free place will befor the coach seat only).It’s perfect for clubs andorganisations, or you can gather together a group of friends andshare out the saving! Please make your group booking directwith us. We also welcome group bookings on our holidays andshort breaks (also to be booked direct) and you only need tobook 10 places on any one of our ‘Door2Door’ tours to claim aFREE holiday!

‘Fare only’ deals & one way ticketsIf you have your own tickets for an event or you’re looking fora convenient way to visit friends or family, please ask for a‘Fare only’ or ‘One way’ seat to our destinations. They’reavailable on most of our tours so just give us a call to check.

Extra inclusions Look out for tours that include extras like lunch or afternoontea. Dietary requirements can usually be catered for with priorarrangement.

Don’t miss out!We’re always adding additional dates for soldout tours or brand new trips. Sign up for ourenews and we’ll email you with all the latest tours!Destinations that we hope to have on sale soon include ourannual visit to the RPO Christmas Celebration at the Royal AlbertHall and Christmas at Chatsworth. You’ll also find new tours listedon the news page of our website (www.shawscoaches.co.uk)and on our Twitter feed @shaws_coaches. We are also onFacebook, so don’t forget to visit us!

If there’s a particular show or event you’d like to see, why notgive us a call or email to check whether or not we are intendingto feature it? If it’s not already on sale, we can then let you knowif we add it later.

We regularly receive letters of thanks and praise for the care and attention that our drivers and office staff

pay to our customers, here are some of our most recent comments…

“Just wanted to say, another success for Shaws lastnight. We went to see Anton and Erin, pickup right ontime, lovely driver (as usual), drop off and pickup right

outside venue, brilliant seats xxx”

“Just to say three of us went together to Lakesidedarts with you, we had a great day, lovely friendly,helpful drivers, and smashing seats in the Lakeside,

thank you very much. Our first coach trip last year withyou to the Chelsea flower show was brilliant too”

“I don’t know how many trips/holidays we have takenwith you but I can honestly say that you neverdisappoint in every aspect. It’s like going on a

family outing”

“Just wanted to say what a great night we had lastnight. Thank you for organising such a great trip”

“Excellent all round. Carl has been superb.Will def book again”

“Prior to trip the service from Sue before we left was aboveand beyond excellent. Jason was a great driver”

You won’t need to worry about a

thing; we’ve got it all covered on our

carefully planned DOOR2DOOR

holidays across the UK & Europe! Did

you know that our holidays include:

Luxury coach travel

Meticulously planned itineraries

Half board accommodation on most tours

Excursions and admissions

Optional FREE travel insurance

PLUS our VERY popular Door2Doorservice on all holidays and

short breaks!

AND look out for added extras like cream tea,lunch and welcome drinks!

Please refer to the tour routes on the back page for your nearest departure point. Travel only fares available on most tours.

You can also book at yourLocal Travel AgentBourne Co-op Travel

Huntingdon Premier Travel

Kettering Co-op Travel

Long Sutton Travelcare

March Co-op Travel, Holiday With Us

Market Deeping Co-op Travel

Oakham Midlands Co-op Travel

Peterborough Travelcare (Beales Dept. Store), Travelchoice (Queensgate Bus Station), The Visitor Centre (Bridge Street)

St. Ives Premier Travel

St. Neots Co-operative Travel

Spalding Co-op Travelcare (Hall Place & Beales Department Store), Spalding Travel

Stamford Stamford Independent Travel, Tourist Information Centre

Whittlesey Whittlesey Travel

Wisbech Co-op Travel, Holiday With Us

Book DirectOur Maxey office is open from 9.00am-5.30pmMonday to Friday (except Bank Holidays).You can either call into our office, phoneus on 01778 342224 or [email protected].

Make an instant booking, at no extra cost,with your debit or credit card (Visa, VisaElectron, Mastercard or Maestro) or we’ll holdyour reservation for five days if you prefer topost a cheque (payable to Shaws Coaches) toShaws Coaches, 49 High Street, Maxey,Peterborough PE6 9EF. Please let us haveyour mobile phone number, if you haveone, as it is helpful for us to have bothyour mobile and home numbers.

If you have any questions please do nothesitate to ask us for any further details –our friendly team is always happy to help.

MON 2 SOMETHING SPECIALAN EASTER VIEW FROM THESHARD WITH AFTERNOON TEAON THE RIVER

All fares £65 ppinc. adm, cruise & afternoon tea Route 4c

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Booking Your Award-Winning Day Tour is so Easy!

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SUN 1 HARROGATE & HAREWOOD HOUSE

Adult £39.00l Senior £36.50Child £29.50 inc. adm. Route 1a

One of the Treasure Houses of England! Harewood was built in the18th century and has art collections to rival the finest in the land,an unrivalled collection of Chippendale furniture, a renowned BirdGarden and over 100 acres of exquisite gardens – you may alsorecognise scenes from ITV’s Victoria series as much of the filmingtook place at Harewood!

© Kippa Matthews

©VisitBritain – Bray Leino

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Gift VouchersStruggling for ideas? Our gift vouchers,available for any value of your choiceand presented in an attractive wallet,make an ideal present for all specialoccasions like birthdays, anniversaries,retirements or just to say thank you! Vouchers are available fromour office or you can also order them by phone or email, usingyour credit or debit card and we will post them immediately.Don’t forget, too, that many of our day trips (and holidays) makeexcellent presents – and we are always very happy to offersuitable suggestions!

Top Quality Coach HireWe offer a safe and friendly travel solutionfor schools, weddings, corporate trips andmuch more! For any journey, whether it’slocal, national or international, we’re here tohelp. Preparing tailor made tours for groups(including a free booking service for theatretickets, meals, hotel accommodation, etc.) isa particular area of our expertise. Our largefleet of coaches includes 22, 27, 49 and 53 seats and most havean on board toilet, hot/cold drink station and air-conditioning.Our handpicked, professional drivers undergo regular DBSchecks and CPC training plus all of our coaches are fitted withseat belts. We are also members of the BUSK Simply Safescheme and are proud of being awarded the maximum six starrating for safety compliance under their Benchmark scheme.Contact us for a free quote!

Stay in TouchBy having your name and addressincluded on our postal mailing list, you’llautomatically receive copies of our latest day tour and holidaybrochures. Don’t forget our E-NEWSLETTER too, offering the latestinformation and priority booking on new tours! Just call or emailand we’ll be pleased to include you in all future mailings. You canalso keep in touch by following us on Twitter @shaws_coachesand Facebook. Do let us know, too, if you would prefer us to emailour brochures to you rather than send a printed copy in the post.

Presentation for Local GroupsDo you belong to a local group looking for a speaker forone of your meetings free of charge? One of the mostexperienced members of our tour driving team, LesStaniforth, along with one of his colleagues, would bepleased to present an entertaining and illustrated talk aboutour holiday and day tour programme (and a little bit ofcompany history) to any group of 15 or more at any mutuallyconvenient time between January and April.

“I just wanted to say thank you very much to Les and Graham for a superpresentation today. The members all really enjoyed it”

“What a wonderful visit and journey we had, and its no understatement to sayfor the greater part thanks to you and the team, especially David our driver”

“I just wanted to say a big thank you to yourself and the driver Chris foryesterday. He was on time, a great driver and very friendly. All in all the tourwent very well and I was very pleased with the whole process from booking

to how the day went”

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TUE 3 HISTORIC YORK

Adult £25.00l Senior/Child £22.50OR BOOK 4 SEATS FOR THE PRICE OF 3! Route 7a

The perfect destination for a school holiday outing. Places to visitinclude the National Railway Museum, the Castle Museum, themagnificent Minster and The Chocolate Story. You can walk alongthe city walls, take a sightseeing cruise on the Ouse, ramble throughThe Shambles and, of course, take tea in the famous Betty’s!

WED 4 BURY ST. EDMUNDS (MARKET DAY)

Adult £20.00l Child £17.50Special offer for seniors only £15 Route 4d

Not only is Bury St. Edmunds one of the most successful,traditional street markets in the country today, it also has one ofthe longest and most colourful histories. The market, held in theButtermarket and Cornhill, dates back to before the days ofWilliam the Conqueror!

©VisitBritain – Joe Wainwright © www.geograph.org.uk – David Dixon


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SUN 8 BEAMISH MUSEUM –THE GREAT WAR STEAM FAIR


A visit to this award-winning museum telling the story of life inthe North East during Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian timesis always a great day out and today’s Steam Fair is definitely anadded reason to visit! The event is set to feature a whole host ofroad vehicles, engines and trains from the period up to 1918 inaction around the museum. There’ll be a real sense of the roadsand railways of the Home Front during the Great War, including afine selection of military vehicles. The Narrow Gauge and CollieryRailways will be in operation plus passenger steam train rides fromRowley Station and there will be First World War re-enactors withfascinating displays and stories to tell!

MON 9 LEGOLAND

Adult £47.50l Senior £45.00Child £39.50 inc. adm. Route 4c

Which child does not dream of becoming a knight, an explorer,a test driver or a pilot and entering into a fascinating world ofadventure? At LEGOLAND® Windsor, there are over 55 rides andattractions where children can fly through the treetops to escapefearsome dragons, ride the thrilling rapids with a Viking fleet, joinLEGO® divers on a magical underwater adventure on the AtlantisSubmarine Voyage or enjoy the UK’s only LEGO® Star Wars™Miniland Model Display. A great day out, especially for childrenbetween the ages of 3 and 12!

MON 9 ROYAL WINDSOR

Adult £25.00l Senior/Child £22.50 Route 4c

Shop, sightsee, cruise along the river or visit the Castle –the choice is yours!

WED 4 ‘THE HARRY POTTER EXPERIENCE’AT WARNER BROS. STUDIOS

Adult £65.00l Senior £62.50Child £49.50 inc. adm. Route 7 plus Buckden

Go behind-the-scenes of the Harry Potter films, at the Studioswhere it all began to get a close-up look at thousands of intricateand beautifully-made props, costumes and special effects. It’s amagical school holiday treat for all ages!

THUR 5 WEST MIDLANDS SAFARI PARK

Adult £36.50l Senior/Child £33.50inc. adm. & drive-through safari Route 7b

A great day out for all ages with a 4 mile safari drive, theawesome animatronic ‘Land of the Living Dinosaurs’, an all-weather Discovery Trail where visitors can meet some fascinatingcreatures and two great theme parks (including one for tiny tots).Add a multi-ride wristband for just £6 pp.

FRI 6 CAMBRIDGE FOR A TENNER

All fares £10 pp Route 4d

SAT 7 BEVERLEY

Adult £27.50l Senior/Child £25.00 Route 1a

Beverley’s Saturday market is a delight. Add an awe-inspiringMinster, historical buildings, cobbled streets, charming courtyards,an interesting selection of smaller independent shops, an antiquearcade and plenty of cosmopolitan cafés and cosy coffee shopsand you’ve got the makings of a great day out!

© Beamish Museum

©2017 Merlin Entertainments Group

© Flickr – Tambako The Jaguar


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TUE 10 THE TOWER OF LONDON


A great family outing for the Easter holidays! Discover the historyof a royal palace, an armoury, a powerful fortress, a prison andeven the Crown Jewels when you visit this magnificent, riversidefortress!

We also recommend booking this tour on a fare only basis (from£25 pp) as there are lots more great places to visit within easyreach of the Tower – take a trip on the river or even walk over it(at the Tower Bridge Exhibition). Across the river is HMS Belfast,celebrating the 80th anniversary of her launch and a fascinatingvisit for children (of all ages)! For those with a more macabre taste,why not take a look at the London Bridge Experience?

TUE 10 OUR POPULAR ‘COTSWOLDS SPECIAL’TO MORETON-IN-MARSH &BOURTON-ON-THE-WATER

Adult £25.00l Child £22.50Special offer for seniors only £20 Route 7b

You’ll find a lively street market taking place during your visit toMoreton and later, at Bourton, have your camera handy to recordone of the most picturesque street scenes in England!

TUE 10 DANCING ON ICE AT NOTTINGHAM’S MOTORPOINT ARENA

All fares £75 pp Route 7a

WED 11 KINKY BOOTS – SEE PAGE 22

THUR 12 MOTOWN THE MUSICAL – SEE PAGE 22

THUR 12 OXFORD


The ‘city of dreaming spires’ – steeped in a rich and fascinatinghistory, home to 38 colleges, the Radcliffe Camera, the BodleianLibrary, the Ashmolean Museum, the Bridge of Sighs and, ofcourse, Inspectors Lewis and Morse!

FRI 13 LINCOLN FOR A TENNER


FRI 13 SKIPTON, THE DALES & HARROGATE

Adult £32.00l Child £29.50Special senior fare £25! Route 4

Stop in Skipton and maybe enjoy some tasty Yorkshire fish &chips? Then sit back and enjoy a lovely, scenic drive through themagical Dales, via Grassington and Pateley Bridge, to the delightfulspa town of Harrogate.

SAT 14 SPRINGTIME AT KEW GARDENS

Adult £39.50l Senior £37.00Child £25.00 inc. adm. Route 7 plus Buckden

London’s largest UNESCO World Heritage site with uniquelandscapes, vistas and iconic architecture from every stage of theGardens’ history! Kew’s collection of living plants is the largest andmost diverse in the world, growing out in the landscape and withinthe glasshouses and nurseries. Don’t miss the Great Broad WalkBorders with over 30,000 flowering plants. Includes admission toKew Palace too.

NB Please ask for a ‘fare only’ ticket if you would prefer to visitthe nearby National Archive Office?

SUN 15 SPRING CRUISE ALONG THETHAMES VALLEY

All fares £57 ppinc. guided tour and river cruise Route 4c

Explore one of the prettiest sections of the River Thames on thiscoach and river cruise in the company of a City & Village Toursguide! The day starts in the elegant riverside town of Marlowwhere you’ll be able to get some lunch. Our guide will then behappy to take you on a short walking ‘town trail’ before our coachtour, which includes the pretty village of Cookham. Then, stepaboard a river boat at Boulters Lock for a cruise along one of theprettiest stretches of the Upper Thames, past the hanging beechwoods at Cliveden and the famous Compleat Angler pub byMarlow Lock.

TUE 17 MELTON MARKET &GATES GARDEN CENTRE

Adult £20.00l Child £17.50Special offer for seniors £15 pp Route 7a plus Oakham

Pick up a tasty pork pie or a chunk of Stilton cheese as you wanderaround Melton’s popular Tuesday market before we round off theday at Gates’ excellent garden centre.


FRI 27 HARROGATE SPRING FLOWER SHOW


Find all the inspiration, plants, products and advice that you need,see the professional gardens and marvel at Britain’s largestexhibition of flower arrangements. You’ll find lots of high qualitygarden products, lovely gifts and specialist foods plus, of course,a plant for virtually every place in your garden!

SUN 29 ‘THE KING IS BACK’AT ARENA BIRMINGHAM

All fares £69 pp inc. Band A ticketfor this evening’s performance Route 7b

Internationally renowned as one, if not the best Elvis Tribute Artistin the world today, Ben Portsmouth will bring his unique style and10 piece band together to show you why he’s regarded as the bestin the business! He looks like Elvis, sings like Elvis and has an onstage charisma that has had audiences believing at times they areactually watching Elvis! If you’re an Elvis fan, you won’t belonesome tonight!

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WED 2 MARKET HARBOROUGH FOR A TENNER!

All fares £10 pp Route 7b

Discover this winner of a ‘Best Small Market Town’ award. There’sa speciality antiques, retro and collectables section at the IndoorMarket today.

SUN 6 SCARBOROUGH & THENORTH YORKSHIRE MOORS –WITH FISH & CHIPS TO FINISH!

All fares £38.50 pp inc. 2 course fish & chip tea Route 7a

Enjoy a stroll along the prom at Scarborough, then sit back and enjoythe spectacular scenery as we make our way along the coast road toWhitby and back across the glorious North Yorkshire Moors NationalPark to Helmsley for fish and chips to round off a lovely day.

WED 18 42ND STREET – SEE PAGE 22

THUR 19 SOMETHING DIFFERENTDEDICATED TO DE HAVILLAND!

All fares £36 pp inc. tour Route 4c

Join us for a guided tour of the only museum dedicated topreserving the De Havilland heritage at London Colney. Learn allabout the company’s world-beating, aeronautical innovations,including iconic aircraft like the Mosquito, the Tiger Moth, theworld’s first jet airliner and the Horsa Glider, which was used toland airborne troops during WW2. It’s a working museum, whererestoration may well be taking place during your visit. NB Calls atHatfield Galleria for a lunch break before this afternoon’s tour.

THUR 19 SHOPPING AT THE GALLERIA, HATFIELD

All fares £20 pp Route 4c

SUN 22 KEN DODD’S HAPPINESS SHOWAT NOTTINGHAM’S THEATRE ROYAL

All fares £49 pp inc. top price ticket for a 5.00pmperformance Route 7a plus Oakham

TUE 24 BUXTON & PEAK FORESTCANAL CRUISE & CREAM TEA

All fares £40.00 pp inc. boat & tea Route 1a

After a lunchtime break, in the spa town of Buxton, spend theafternoon on the canal boat ‘Judith Mary’, enjoying one of ourmost popular tours – a relaxing 2½ hour cruise along the beautifulUpper Peak Forest Canal – and possibly the most generousAfternoon Tea on our tour programme, with lashings (truly!) ofsandwiches, cakes and tea!

WED 25 THE LION KING – SEE PAGE 22

WED 25 LONDON’S WEST END

Adult £25.00l Child £22.50Special offer for seniors £15 Route 4c

Shop or sightsee as you please around Covent Garden.

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© de Havilland Aircraft Museum

© www.geograph.org.uk – Graham Hogg

© Flickr – Adam Kerfoot-Roberts


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MON 7 STRATFORD-UPON-AVONFESTIVAL OF MOTORING


Enjoy a visit to this delightful riverside town. In addition to all theregular attractions, like the Shakespeare properties and the MADMuseum, you’ll have the chance to see the town centre streetslined with a display of fabulous old and new cars!

TUE 8 WROXHAM & THE MISSISSIPPIPADDLE STEAMER

Adult £35.00 l Senior/Child £32.50inc. 1½ hour cruise Route 5

Spend the afternoon cruising along the River Bure on this lovelypaddle boat, purpose built for the Broads! Sailing out of thebeautiful village of Horning, you’ll pass lovely old thatchedcottages, windmills and reed beds whilst listening to theaccompanying commentary.

WED 9 SOMETHING DIFFERENTFAMOUS GRAVES!

All fares £55 pp inc. 2 course lunch, with tea/coffee &guided tour Route 8 plus Buckden

Early booking is recommended if you would like to explore thewonders of Highgate Cemetery, London’s most famous burialground! You’ll be taken on a guided tour of the West Wing, home ofHighgate’s most impressive architectural features (and open only tovisitors on a guided tour). You’ll see the Chapel with its beautifullydecorated interior, the Colonnade, the Egyptian Avenue, the Circleof Lebanon, the Terrace Catacombs and the mausoleum of JuliusBeer, a testament to a father’s love for his lost daughter. After lunch,you’ll have time at leisure to explore the East Wing where famousresidents include Karl Marx, Douglas Adams, Jeremy Beadle andMax Wall. We also recommend a stroll around Highgate Village,where you’ll find some interesting shops and lovely cafés. Pleasepre-select lunch from the following choices. Main Courses: RoastChicken served with French Fries and a Salad Garnish; Fish & Chipswith French Fries & Tartare Sauce or Moroccan Tagine. For dessert,choose either Crème Brulee or Ice Cream.

WED 9 CHICAGO – SEE PAGE 22

SAT 12 ESSEX HERITAGE RAIL & ROAD TOUR

Adult £38.00l Senior £35.00l Child £29.50inc. an all day ticket to ride! Route 4d

Step on board for a trip on the Epping Ongar Railway, formerly partof the London Underground and now a privately-owned heritagerailway. Travel the length of the line on diesel and steam trainsbetween Epping Forest and Ongar Station, take a close look atthe beautifully restored signal box at North Weald Station andthen catch one of the railway’s heritage buses for some free timein Epping. Much enjoyed when first featured in May last year.

SUN 13 ROYAL WINDSOR &THE ROYAL RIVER CRUISE!

Adult £52.50 l Senior/Child £49.50inc. two cruises, morning coffee and cream tea Route 4c

Cruise along the Thames – all the way from Maidenhead toRunnymede, starting in Maidenhead with a 1½ hour cruise toWindsor (including morning coffee on board). Disembark for freetime in Windsor before rejoining the boat for the 4.00pm sailingonward to Runnymede, passing through the pretty village ofDatchet and Old Windsor, Boveney and Bray Locks and pastOakley Court and Monkey Island. A cream tea, during the final legof the cruise, will put the finishing touch to this enjoyable day!

WED 16 JERSEY BOYS AT NOTTINGHAM’SROYAL CENTRE

All fares £59 pp Route 4b

Another chance to see this great musical telling the story of FrankieValli & The Four Seasons! You’ll be amazed at how many famous hitsongs were written by this great group from Oh, What A Night toSherry, Walk Like a Man, Big Girls Don’t Cry and so many more!

SAT 19 SUMMER HOLIDAYAT MILTON KEYNES THEATRE

All fares £59.50 ppinc. Band A theatre ticket Route 4c

Take a trip down memory lane at this feel good musical adaptedfrom the original 1963 film! It tells the story of Don and his pals asthey journey on their big red bus through Paris, The Alps, Italy andGreece – picking up a girl band on the cusp of stardom and ayoung American pop star on the run – along the way. This funshow will make you want to ‘Put On Your Dancing Shoes’ with a hitfilled score featuring amongst others In The Country, Bachelor Boy,Move It, Living Doll, The Young Ones and not forgetting the titlesong, Summer Holiday!

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© Flickr – pyntofmyld

© www.geograph.org.uk – Len Williams

© Flickr – Steve James


TUE 29 BOMBER COMMAND MEMORIAL TOUR

Adult £32.50l Senior £30.00Child £26.50 inc. adm. Route 2

This rather special day includes a visit to the new BomberCommand Memorial overlooking Lincoln Cathedral, where one ofthe volunteer guides will give you a brief explanation of the siteand some information about Bomber Command. You’ll also havetime to tour the exhibition galleries to learn about life during WW2as a member of Bomber Command and as a local civilian. Later,we continue to the Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre at EastKirkby, where exhibits include a Barnes Wallis bouncing bomb,the original WWII control tower, a Lancaster and a veteran Dakota.


Adult £25.00l Child £22.50Special offer for seniors only £20 Route 4a

You’ll find a lively street market taking place during your visit toMoreton and later, at Bourton, have your camera handy to recordone of the most picturesque street scenes in England!

WED 30 BOSTON (ON MARKET DAY) & SKEGNESS

Adult £20.00 l Senior £17.50 l Child £15.00OR BOOK 4 SEATS FOR THE PRICE OF 3! Route 5

Spend a couple of hours investigating the traditional stalls byBoston’s famous Stump before enjoying the sea air at nearbySkegness!

WED 30 SOMETHING DIFFERENTTHE LONDON MARATHON!

All fares £55 pp inc. guided tour & 2 course lunch Route 1

Have you ever wondered what it must be like to do the LondonMarathon but can’t quite summon up the reserves to completethe course on foot? Why not do it the easy way and join us for afun day out covering the race route from start to finish on oneof our luxury coaches? Our guide will give you lots of informationabout the race and the history of the key landmarks that you’llpass before we cross the finish line at Buckingham Palace. Lunchis included at the half way stage. When booking, please make yourmain course choice from Roast Chicken with French Fries, Fish &Chips or a Moroccan Tagine and let us know whether your wouldprefer Crème Brulee or Ice Cream for dessert?

SUN 20 COTSWOLDS COACH & RAIL TOUR

Adult £42.00 l Senior £39.50Child £29.50 inc. train ride Route 7b

A lovely ride of almost 25 miles on the GloucestershireWarwickshire Railway, starting from the new station at Broadwayand going the full length of the line to Cheltenham and back asfar as Toddington, passing through the glorious Cotswoldscountryside, with views across to the Malvern Hills and the Valeof Evesham. We call at the lovely town of Broadway, for a lunchbreak, before our afternoon ride on this heritage railway and thenyou’ll have time to look round the memorabilia at ToddingtonStation before we return home.

WED 23 SOMETHING SPECIALHOLT & STODY LODGE GARDENS

Adult £35.00l Senior/Child £32.50inc. adm. and a cream tea Route 5

Enjoy a couple of hours browsing in Norfolk’s lovely Georgiantown of Holt and then spend the afternoon at nearby Stody LodgeGardens, where you’ll find an amazing collection ofrhododendrons and azaleas that burst into spectacular colour eachMay. The Azalea Water Garden is filled with over 2000 azaleamollis and the lodge gardens also feature magnolias, camellias,late flowering bulbs and more – it’s all rather special so we justhad to include a cream tea to ‘put the icing’ on your day!

SAT 26 CHELSEA FLOWER SHOW

All fares £95 pp inc. adm. Route 4c

Our departure is scheduled to arrive at 11.30am and depart at6.00pm. NB No children under 5. Early booking is recommendedto avoid disappointment.

TUE 29 THE KENT COAST –WHITSTABLE & HERNE BAY

Adult £30.00 l Senior/Child £27.50 Route 1d

Spend time enjoying the sea air in these two delightful, traditionalresorts on the North Kent Coast. Whitstable is a maze of quietlanes with curious names like Squeeze Gut Alley, which are fullof independent craft and gift shops, galleries, delicatessens andfashion shops. There’s a working harbour and the town is oneof a very few in the country that has a pub on the beach!Nearby, Herne Bay’s award-winning beaches are lined withbrightly coloured beach huts.

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THUR 31 HAMPTON COURT PALACE


Explore Henry VIII’s majestic palace, including his magnificent stateapartments and vast Tudor kitchens (scheduled to re-open at thebeginning of May following a major refurbishment and improvedinterpretation). Don’t miss the Haunted Gallery, the BaroquePalace, the formal gardens, the famous maze and the almost250 year old grapevine!

THUR 31 FAMILY FAVOURITEPARADISE PARK, BROXBOURNE

Adult £29.50l Senior £27.00Child only £25.00 inc. adm. Route 1c

A half term outing to Hertfordshire’s best zoo which offers a rangeof great activities for the perfect family day out! Whether you wantto watch the tigers and lions being fed, meet the meerkats or getclose to the monkeys and reptiles, you’re bound to find the perfectanimal experience here. A recent new addition is ‘Amazon &Beyond’ featuring wildlife that’s indigenous to South Americaincluding the delightful lemur leaf frogs and the largest giantanaconda in the UK!

JUNE

FRI 1 SANDRINGHAM WOODS & HUNSTANTON

Adult £18.50 l Senior/Child £16.00 Route 3a

Stop off at the Visitor Centre in Sandringham Woods beforecontinuing to Hunstanton for a couple of hours beside the sea!

FRI 1 DONCASTER’S WYRE LADY

All fares £35 ppinc. cruise and afternoon tea Route 4

Have a look around Doncaster’s award-winning market beforeenjoying our relaxing afternoon cruise on board the Wyre Lady,as you take in the beautiful scenery of the local waterways.Look out for Conisbrough Castle and Sprotbrough Falls as youenjoy your afternoon tea on board!

FRI 1 ‘THE MATLOCKS’

Adult £20.00l Child £17.50Seniors only £15! Route 4b

Seniors can take advantage of today’s special offer fare to visitthe Derbyshire town of Matlock, where you’ll find some quirky,independent shops and a great selection of places to eat. We roundoff the day in the nearby spa town of Matlock Bath, where youmight enjoy a stroll through the pretty, riverside gardens?

SUN 3 SUFFOLK COASTAL LUNCH TOUR

All fares £57 pp inc. guided tour and2 course lunch Route 7 plus Huntingdon

Let our expert guide tell you all about the fragile but fascinatingSuffolk Coast as we pass through Orford and Snape en route toAldeburgh, where the Moot Hall that once stood in the centre ofthe town now teeters at the sea’s edge! On to Dunwich where theFlora Tea Rooms have survived the town’s demise. Fresh fish &chips for lunch is a tradition here! In the afternoon, we continue tothe elegant, Edwardian resort of Southwold where our guide willtell you all about ‘Southwold Jack’ at one of the finest, medievalchurches in England!

MON 4 LET’S EXPLORE – SELBY!


Head to the ancient town of Selby where the impressive Abbey islarger than most English cathedrals. Today’s traditional open-airmarket was established in the 14th Century by the monks of theabbey.

TUE 5 WALPOLE ST. PETER’S CHURCHFLOWER FESTIVAL & HUNSTANTON

Adult £27.50 l Senior/Child £25.00 pp inc. lunch –choose either ham or cheese salad,followed by a dessert, with tea or coffee Route 5

This exceptional parish church, known as ‘The Cathedral of theFens’ will be filled with magnificent floral displays whilst outsidethere’ll be lots of stalls. Visited by royalty, featured on TV andwith a 5 star rating in ‘England’s 1000 Best Churches’, we thinkyou will not fail to be impressed by this architectural masterpiece.Also includes time for a stroll along the prom at Hunstanton.

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FRI 15 NEWARK & THE NATIONALHOLOCAUST CENTRE

Adult £27.00l Senior/Child £24.50 inc. adm. Route 4

See one of the finest Georgian market places in England and theriverside ruins of King John’s Palace before visiting the NationalHolocaust Centre, where exhibitions tell the story of some of thetragic events of WW2 in a way that encourages us all to respectour fellow men. The beautiful Memorial Gardens provide a spacefor quiet reflection.

FRI 15 NEWARK

Adult £20.00l Senior/Child £17.50 Route 4

Spend a day exploring Newark’s eclectic array of shops, pickingup some fresh produce at the market, strolling by the riverside ormaybe visiting the town’s National Civil War Centre or 12th centurycastle ruins?

SUN 17 BBC GARDENERS’ WORLD LIVE& SUMMER GOOD FOOD SHOWAT THE NEC


Indulge your passion for gardening at the 2018 Show.Find inspiration in the show gardens and wake up and smellthe roses at the show’s rose festival!

MON 18 CAMBRIDGE FOR A TENNER


TUE 19 THE ESSEX COAST &THE BETH CHATTO GARDENS

Adult £36.50 l Senior/Child £32.50 inc. adm. Route 1d

Find inspiration at the Beth Chatto Gardens in Essex and thenenjoy a couple of hours, by the sea, in the historic sailing town ofBrightlingsea. Beth Chatto OBE is an award-winning plantswoman,who took an overgrown wasteland of brambles, parched graveland boggy ditches and, using plants adapted by nature to thrivein different conditions, transformed them into an inspirational,informal garden.

SAT 23 ELY CATHEDRAL FLOWER FESTIVAL


This promises to be a spectacular event as the festival’s creativedirector is a Chelsea gold medal winner! Expect some eye-catching displays, alongside floral demonstrations and the giftand craft marquee.

SUN 24 WHITBY & ROBIN HOOD’S BAY


One of our all-time most popular tours! Indulging in some deliciousWhitby fish and chips is a must before we take you to one of theprettiest villages on the Yorkshire coast!

WED 6 SOMETHING SPECIALHODSOCK PRIORY –A PRIVATE VIEW!

All fares £49.50 ppinc. coffee on arrival, guided tour and lunch Route 7a

George Buchanan invites you to join him for a personal guided tourof his family home! Hear anecdotes about life at Hodsock over thecenturies and go behind the scenes in the family cellars! Includesa quiche & salad lunch, with a delicious summer fruit pavlova toround off your visit. On our way home, we’ll call at Rufford AbbeyCountry Park.

SUN 10 RHS CHATSWORTH FLOWER SHOW

Adult/Senior £52.50l Child £20.00inc. adm. to the show Route 7a

Set in the stunning grounds of Chatsworth House, this newRHS show was a sell-out last June. It promises visitors not only aspectacular riverside location, but also innovative show gardens,top nurseries selling a wide range of plants and mini plant worldsthemed around popular topics where you can pick up top tips.Please note that admission to the house and gardens is notincluded but you’ll be able to purchase tickets on arrival if youwould like to visit them. Early booking is advisable.

SUN 10 RAF COSFORD AIR SHOW

Adult £47.50l Senior/Child £45.00 inc. adm. Route 4a

This year’s show will feature a unique mix of aircraft, spanning the100-year history of the Royal Air Force, which will be showcased inthe flying display and in the special RAF100 static exhibition.

WED 13 ‘THE BAND’ AT NOTTINGHAM’STHEATRE ROYAL

All fares £65 ppinc. top price theatre ticket Route 7a plus Oakham

Written by Olivier Award winning writer Tim Firth, THE BAND is abeautiful story about anyone that grew up with a boyband andhow the songs became the soundtrack to their lives. It features themusic of Take That, Britain’s most successful boy band of all timeand 5 to 5, winners of BBC’s Let It Shine, who will play The Band.

WED 13 NOTTINGHAM FOR SHOPPING

Adult £18.50l Senior/Child £16.00 Route 7a plus Oakham

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JULY

TUE 3 SOMETHING SPECIALCLIVEDEN (NT)

Adult £42.00l Senior/Child £39.50inc. adm, guided tour and cream tea Route 4c

Join us for a day out to this lovely National Trust property! Set highabove the Thames with far-reaching views, Cliveden’s impressivegardens and majestic woodlands capture the grandeur of abygone age. Follow in the footsteps of dukes, earls and royaltyas you explore a series of gardens, each with their own specialcharm. From the formality of the Parterre with its vibrant floraldisplays to the quirky statuary and topiary in the Long Garden,the gardens will delight you. The house is now a luxury hotel butyou can take a peek inside during the short guided tour that wehave arranged. A Cream Tea in the Orangery Restaurant will roundoff your visit.

SUN 8 HAMPTON COURT PALACEFLOWER SHOW

Adult/Senior £59.00l Child £27.50inc. adm. to the show (NB Palace is extra) Route 4c

Always one of the highlights of the gardening year! The 2018 showincludes a ‘Festival of Roses’ and the chance to see the ‘Rose ofthe Year 2018’.

TUE 10 SAFFRON WALDEN

Adult £20.00l Child £17.50Seniors only £15! Route 1d

Spend a day out in this picturesque, medieval Essex town –on market day. Many of the lovely, historic buildings were builtby Quakers, and survive largely untouched by industrialisation(and a market has been held here since 1141)!

WED 11 ‘AN OFFICER & A GENTLEMAN’AT MILTON KEYNES THEATRE

All fares £57.50 ppinc. Band A seat Route 4c

Don’t miss the world premiere tour of this new musical, featuringsongs like Girls Just Want to Have Fun, Material Girl, Up WhereWe Belong and lots more tunes that will have you clapping yourhands and tapping your feet!

WED 11 MILTON KEYNES FOR SHOPPING

Adult £20.00l Senior £17.50 Route 4c

THUR 12 THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL –SEE PAGE 22

TUE 17 BURY ST. EDMUNDS &HELMINGHAM HALL GARDENS

Adult £36.00l Senior/Child £33.50inc. adm. and cream tea Route 1d

We’ll stop off in Bury St. Edmunds for a couple of hours beforespending the afternoon at the spectacular, Grade I Listed gardensat Helmingham Hall in Suffolk (as seen on Antiques Roadshow andwinner of the 2017 HHA Garden of the Year Award). Amongst themany wonderful features is a classic parterre flanked by hybridmusk roses and a herb and knot garden. A cream tea will roundoff this lovely outing.

FRI 20 SOMETHING DIFFERENTPUNTING ALONG THE RIVER!

All fares £59.50 pp inc. boat trip, 2 course lunch andguided walking tour Route 1d

Punting along the river in Cambridge is just one of those iconicactivities that we all think would be so lovely. So, we’re delightedto present this opportunity for you to enjoy a lazy hour beingrowed along the river as your ‘punters’ describe some of thesights that you will pass. Lunch follows and then, if you wish, youcan join our guide for a gentle walking tour of this beautiful city –or just enjoy some free time if you prefer?

TUE 24 SEASIDE SPECIAL TO SHERINGHAM


Enjoy a stroll along the prom, lined with traditional beach huts, ormaybe thread your way through the alleys and courtyards that leadto hidden shops, restaurants and pubs.

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FRI 27 ASHBOURNE & THEECCLESBOURNE VALLEY RAILWAY

Adult £45.00l Senior/Child £42.50inc. train ride and afternoon tea Route 1a

It’s market day in the picturesque, market town of Ashbourne, onthe edge of the Peak District, where you’ll find hidden alleys toexplore and plenty of places to lunch before we move on toWirksworth where you’ll step on board the heritage passengerservice (drawn by a diesel heritage locomotive) for a scenic journeyalong the pretty Ecclesbourne Valley from Wirksworth to Duffieldand back. Afternoon tea will be served back at Wirksworth Station.

FRI 27 ZSL WHIPSNADE ZOO


Take the family to the UK’s biggest zoo, home to over 3000animals, housed in spacious outdoor enclosures. Head to ‘WildWild Whipsnade’ to see animals that used to roam free like bears,lynx and reindeer, visit the big cats in the ‘Lions of Serengeti’ ormeet the chimps in the ‘Chimpanasium’. There are lots moreanimal exhibits, including ‘Elephant Herd’, ‘Cheetah Rock’ and‘Birds of the World’, and daily feeds and demonstrations wherevisitors can learn more about the animals who live here.

MON 30 SUMMER IN THE CITY – YORK

Adult £25.00l Senior/Child £22.50OR BOOK 4 SEATS FOR THE PRICE OF 3! Route 4

There’s so much to see and do in York – it’s a perfect venue for allthe family!

MON 30 TIGERS BY THE SEA!

Adult £27.50 l Senior/Child £25.00 inc. adm. Route 3

Another great family outing! The Lincolnshire Wildlife Park atFriskney is home to an amazing array of animals including 11Bengal tigers, a majestic black panther, the gorgeous ring-tailedlemurs, the hilarious meerkats, a tapir called Cecil and many more!See them all before we continue to Skegness to round off our day.

TUE 31 SUFFOLK LUNCH CRUISE

All fares £47.50 ppinc. lunch, cruise and tea Route 1d

Our annual cruise on the Deben Estuary (a Special Protection Areathat lies within the Suffolk Coast & Heaths Area of OutstandingNatural Beauty) includes an on-board, informative commentary onthe river’s rich wildlife and history as well as a one course, choicelunch at a local inn and scones, jam and butter and a cup of tea orcoffee during the cruise.

TUE 31 SEASIDE SPECIAL TO SCARBOROUGH

Adult £30.00 l Child £27.50Special senior fare of just £25 today! Route 4

TUE 24 SUMMER AT KEW GARDENS


London’s largest UNESCO World Heritage site with uniquelandscapes, vistas and iconic architecture from every stage of theGardens’ history! Kew’s collection of living plants is the largest andmost diverse in the world, growing out in the landscape and withinthe glasshouses and nurseries and the summer borders should beblooming lovely today! Includes admission to Kew Palace too.

NB Please ask for a ‘fare only’ ticket if you would prefer to visitthe nearby National Archive Office?

WED 25 SANDRINGHAM FLOWER SHOW


With show gardens, displays by leading nurseries, gardeningexperts, trade and horticultural stands, a craft marquee, bands,rural crafts, a Victorian steam fairground and a full programmeof arena events, this charming local show, held on the Queen’sNorfolk estate, is always popular.

WED 25 BAT OUT OF HELL – SEE PAGE 22

THUR 26 SUMMER IN STRATFORD!

Adult £22.50l Senior/Child £20.00 Route 1b

Visit the lovely, riverside town of Stratford-upon-Avon with morethan 800 years of history. Many buildings that survive todaywould have been familiar to Shakespeare! Stroll through BancroftGardens, take a short trip on the river, visit one of the Shakespeareproperties or explore the shops?

THUR 26 HOLT & HOLKHAM HALL


Potter around Holt’s lovely Georgian buildings for a couple ofhours before calling at Wells-next-the-Sea and then, later, visitingHolkham Hall, the splendid Palladian mansion that’s home to theCoke family. You’ll find rooms full of treasure in the Hall and thisyear’s special ‘Field to Fork Experience’ exhibition is sure to createlots of interest! Ask for a ‘fare only’ ticket if you would prefer tospend the afternoon enjoying the seaside at Wells!

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AUGUST

WED 1 SOMETHING SPECIAL‘CALL THE MIDWIFE’ ATCHATHAM HISTORIC DOCKYARD

Adult £55.00l Senior £52.50l Child £49.50inc. adm. and guided tours Route 4d

Chatham’s 80 acre site is packed full of interest. We’ve includeda 45 minute introductory coach tour and a demonstration in theRopery (Chatham is the only one of the original four Royal NavyRopeyards to remain in operation) and for fans of the popularTV series ‘Call The Midwife’, there’s a 60 minute walking tourfeaturing material from the latest series, as well as props andcostumes and the sets (lots of iconic scenes have been filmedat Chatham)!

THUR 2 FAKENHAM MARKET &WELLS-NEXT-THE-SEA

Adult £22.50 l Child £20.00Seniors only £17.50 Route 3a

Browse the bargains at Fakenham’s weekly flea market, thenenjoy the fresh sea air at Wells!

THUR 2 SUFFOLK COAST SPECIAL TOSOUTHWOLD & SNAPE MALTINGS


Spend a couple of hours in timeless Southwold, on the SuffolkCoast, before we continue to Snape Maltings, a collection ofredeveloped Victorian industrial buildings which contain aworld class concert venue, craft shops, cafés and galleries,all surrounded by an area of outstanding beauty with walksand abundant wildlife.

FRI 3 TRANSPORT OF DELIGHTSIN LLANGOLLEN!

Adult £47.50 l Senior £45.00 l Child £42.50inc. train ride, cruise and cream tea Route 4a

Free time for sightseeing in Llangollen is followed by a train rideon the only standard gauge heritage railway in Wales, along thepretty River Dee Valley from Carrog back to Llangollen. A canalcruise over the famous Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, with a Welsh CreamTea served as you sail, completes this great day out!

FRI 3 SUMMER IN THE CITY – LINCOLN


MON 6 SUMMER IN THE CITY – CAMBRIDGE


TUE 7 SAFFRON WALDEN

Adult £20.00l Child £17.50Seniors only £15! Route 4d

Today is market day in this delightful town, where you’ll find lotsof interesting, historic buildings as well as the largest parish churchin Essex!

TUE 7 MELTON MOWBRAY &BOUNDARY MILL SHOP

Special Summer sale fare of £12.50 pp! Route 1a

A bargain fare plus the opportunity to find some treats at MeltonMarket and at the Boundary Mill Store summer clearance sale!

WED 8 TENTERDEN AND THE KENT &EAST SUSSEX RAILWAY

Adult £46.50 l Senior £45.00 l Child £40.00inc. train fare and ploughman’s lunch Route 4d

Take a trip back in time on board this rural heritage railway thatruns from the market town of Tenterden to Bodiam’s magnificentmedieval castle. A ploughman’s lunch, with dessert, will be servedduring your return journey through picturesque scenery, afterwhich you’ll have time to wander around historic Tenterden.

WED 8 BOSTON (ON MARKET DAY)& MABLETHORPE


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TUE 14 SEASIDE SPECIAL TO SKEGNESS


It’s Carnival Week in ‘Skeggy’ so look out for some special eventstaking place!

TUE 14 THE TERRACOTTA ARMY ATLIVERPOOL’S WORLD MUSEUM


Showcasing objects from one of the world’s greatestarchaeological discoveries, this unmissable exhibition spansalmost 1,000 years of Chinese history and features a number ofobjects that have never been on show in the UK before, includingmaterial from museums and institutes from across ShaanxiProvince, excavated over the last 40 years from the ImperialMausoleum and selected tombs. These spectacular artefacts willshed light on the Emperor’s pursuit of immortality and show howhe prepared for the afterlife, as well as help us to understand moreabout everyday life in China more than two thousand years ago.Early booking essential please.

WED 15 SEASIDE SPECIAL TO CROMER

Adult £25.00 l Child £22.50Seniors only £20.00 Route 3a

There’ll be even more things to do in Cromer during Carnival Week!

WED 15 SOMETHING SPECIALROYAL HERITAGE &THE SAVILL GARDEN

All fares £49.50 ppinc. adm, guided tour & cream tea Route 4c

This year’s royal weddings have highlighted Windsor’s royalheritage and we’re delighted to offer this opportunity for you todip into 1000 years of royal history, with a guided coach tour ofWindsor Great Park, during our summer visit to the lovely SavillGarden, which is a blaze of colour at this time of year. Your CrownEstates guide will explain not only the long history of the park butalso how it works today. You’ll see the Coronation Groves thatwere planted to commemorate the coronations of King George VIand HM The Queen, the Estate Village and the Guards Polo Clubfounded by HRH The Duke of Edinburgh. There will also be a rareopportunity for a photo stop at the top of the iconic Long Walk –and, back at the Savill Building, a delicious cream tea will bringthe day to a royal end!

THUR 9 TRENTHAM GARDENS &SHOPPING VILLAGE, STOKE-ON-TRENT

Adult £34.50l Senior/Child £32.00 inc. adm. Route 1a

According to Alan Titchmarsh, these award-winning gardens are“one of the UK’s must-see gardens”! The revival of the famousItalian Gardens, Rivers of Grass and the Floral Labyrinth were alldesigned by Chelsea gold-medal winners but visitors willfind inspiration on a more domestic scale too. You’ll also have theopportunity to visit the adjacent Shopping Village – and to gonaked (from the knees down!) on the Barefoot Walk! Strip offyour shoes and socks and tantalise your toes with an array oftesting textures including mud, bark, babbling streams, grassand pebbles. Shoe lockers and foot showers are available!

THUR 9 SNETTISHAM FARM PARK & HUNSTANTON

Adult £29.50l Senior £27.00l Children only £19.95inc adm. AND a deer safari at the Farm Park Route 5

Our special child fare makes this a super value family outing forthe school holidays! Children will love seeing the farm animalswhilst adults will enjoy learning about this working farm – andeveryone is sure to enjoy the deer safari (on either a tractor andcovered trailer or a Land Rover)! During the 45 minute round tripyou’ll meet the Farm’s spectacular herd of red deer with over 60hinds and 2 stags, all of which are more than happy to feed fromyour hands! Round off the day with a couple of hours by the sea atnearby Hunstanton.

FRI 10 SOMETHING SPECIALSEE THE QUEENS ON THE SOLENT!

All fares £57 ppinc. cruise and ploughman’s meal Route 4c

Cruise from Gosport to the Port of Southampton to view the visiting‘Cunard Queens’ cruise ships, then follow them downSouthampton Water before ending with a grand tour of PortsmouthHarbour. Due in port today are Queen Elizabeth, Queen Mary 2and Queen Victoria.

MON 13 ‘THE HARRY POTTER EXPERIENCE’AT WARNER BROS. STUDIOS


Go behind-the-scenes of the Harry Potter films, at the Studioswhere it all began to get a close-up look of thousands of intricateand beautifully-made props, costumes and special effects. It’s amagical school holiday treat for all ages!

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THUR 16 SUMMER IN THE CITY – OXFORD

Adult £23.50l Senior £21.00l Child only £15 Route 1b

Oxford has lots of great places to visit including the Bodleian Libraryand the Ashmolean Museum and visitors love to spot familiar sightsthat have been used as the backdrop to TV programmes likeInspector Morse or the Harry Potter films. On a sunny day, why nothead to Folly Bridge for a relaxing trip on the river?

THUR 16 SOMETHING SPECIALIPSWICH – ON THE WATERFRONT

Adult £59.50l Senior £57.00l Child £49.50inc. cruise and afternoon tea Route 4d

Enjoy a stroll along the popular Waterfront at Ipswich – and maybetake a coffee at one of the many cafés or restaurants whilstwatching the boats at anchor in the Marina – before stepping onboard the ‘Orwell Lady’ for a 3½ hour cruise on the River Orwell –voted one of the most beautiful and historic rivers in England.You’ll pass through the lock gates, and onto the river, under thestunning Orwell Bridge, through areas of outstanding naturalbeauty and wildlife, past the Pin Mill to the Stour Estuary to see(weather permitting) the UK’s largest container port at Felixstoweand historic Harwich. Afternoon Tea will be served on board thisrather special cruise.

FRI 17 WOBURN SAFARI PARK


Our school holiday visit to Woburn’s popular safari park includes adrive through the animal enclosures with a ranger on board to tellyou all about the residents, including the cheeky monkeys wholove to show off their acrobatic skills! Later, meet lots of otherlovable creatures in the Close Encounters ‘foot safari’ section ofthe park!

FRI 17 FULL STEAM AHEAD TO CROMER!

Adult £42.50 l Senior £40.00Child £38.50 inc. 2 course roast lunch andtrain ride Route 3a

Enjoy a roast beef lunch, with all the trimmings, at Aylsham Stationbefore stepping on board the Bure Valley Railway for a nostalgictrip by steam on the narrow gauge railway that follows themeandering River Bure, through meadowland and ancient pasture,from the market town of Aylsham to Wroxham. Our coach will bewaiting at Wroxham to whisk you off to Cromer for a stroll by thesea before we head for home.

SUN 19 SEA & SCENERY –LLANDUDNO & THE HORSESHOE PASS


Enjoy the spectacular Snowdon mountain scenery before taking inthe sea air at Llandudno!

MON 20 CROMER & SHERINGHAM

Adult £25.00 l Child £22.50 l Senior only £20 Route 5

Probably our two favourite Norfolk resorts!

MON 20 BAKEWELL – ON MARKET DAY

Adult £20.00l Child £17.50Senior only £15.00 Route 1a

TUE 21 ART ON THE SOUTH BANK –PICASSO 1932 – LOVE, FAME,TRAGEDY AT TATE MODERN

Adult £44.00l Senior/Child £39.50 inc. adm. Route 4c

The first ever solo Picasso exhibition at Tate Modern, with morethan 100 paintings, sculptures and drawings, mixed with familyphotographs and rare glimpses into his personal life.

TUE 21 SUMMER IN THE CITY –LONDON’S SOUTH BANK

Adult £27.50l Senior/Child £25.00 Route 4c

Head to the South Bank for culture at the Globe Theatre or TateModern, a bird’s eye view from the London Eye, shopping atBorough Market, river trips and more – your choice!

TUE 21 MARKET HARBOROUGH &LAMPORT HALL & GARDENS

Adult £29.50l Senior/Child £27.00inc. adm. and cream tea Route 1b

Discover the story of Lamport Hall, a grade I listed country house,set in 10 acres of tranquil gardens, enclosed by glorious parkland,home to the world’s oldest garden gnome – and one ofNorthamptonshire’s hidden gems! As home to the Isham family forover four centuries, the fortunes and interests of each generationhave left their mark – from a Tudor founder to a blind book collector,a wayward 17th century grand tourist, an eccentric Victorian,Hollywood actor and lots of commanding wives and dedicateddaughters! The Hall’s fine rooms are filled with a wealth ofoutstanding furniture, books, china and paintings. Outside, the lovelygardens are the result of over 450 years of love and dedication,enclosed by a spacious park. Although their size and location arethe same as when they were first laid out, their design has beenstrongly influenced by the interests and tastes of successive owners.The included cream tea to round off your visit is a must!

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TUE 28 SEASIDE SPECIAL TO SCARBOROUGH

Adult £30.00 l Child £27.50Senior only £25.00 Route 4

TUE 28 STEAMING THROUGH THEWELSH BORDERS!

Adult £42.50 l Senior £40.00Child £35.00 inc. train ride Route 1b

Join us for a delightful journey on the Welshpool & Llanfair LightRailway through the lovely Welsh countryside on a 2½ hour returnride between Llanfair Caereinion and Welshpool! Also calls atShrewsbury for a lunch break.

WED 29 SOMETHING SPECIALA SUMMER VIEW FROMTHE SHARD WITHAFTERNOON TEA ON THE RIVER

All fares £69.50 ppinc. adm, cruise and afternoon tea Route 4c

Enjoy a panoramic view over the whole of London from the highestvantage point from any building in Western Europe and then takein the sights at ground level during our leisurely cruise along theriver, with a delicious afternoon tea (sandwiches, scones withclotted cream and jam and a selection of cakes, with tea/coffee)served on board.

WED 29 NEWARK-ON-TRENT

Adult £17.50l Senior/Child only £10 Route 1a

Take a stroll around the market stalls in one of England’s finestGeorgian market places, wander down to the riverside, explorethe ruins of King John’s Castle or maybe delve into history at theNational Civil War Centre.

THUR 30 MURDEROUS MIDSOMER!

All fares £59 pp inc. a guided tour and aploughman’s lunch, with tea/coffee Route 4c

During today’s tour, your guide will point out lots of landmarks andbuildings in and around Henley-on-Thames which have featured inthis popular TV series. It’s so pretty that it’s hard to believe over200 murders have been committed in the area!

WED 22 ALDEBURGH


Spend an afternoon, by the sea, in the pretty Suffolk resort ofAldeburgh, world-renowned thanks to its annual festival.Picturesque, pastel-coloured villas line the promenade and theHigh Street has some lovely shops as well as a great choice ofplaces to eat!

WED 22 LOUTH & MABLETHORPE

Adult £20.00 l Child £17.50 l Seniors only £15 Route 5

Find out why Louth was once voted BBC Countryfile’s favouritemarket town – and on a market day – and then enjoy a strollalong the beach in nearby Mablethorpe!

THUR 23 SOMETHING SPECIALTHE BUCKINGHAM PALACELUNCH CRUISE

All fares £79ppinc. cruise, 2 course set lunch and adm. Route 1c

This rather special day starts with a cruise on the Thames on boardone of Bateaux London’s lovely sightseeing boats, with a 2 courseset lunch served as you sail by some of the capital’s most iconicsights. Then, transfer to Buckingham Palace for a visit to themagnificent State Apartments. This year’s special exhibition willmark the 70th birthday of HRH Prince Charles.

FRI 24 SEASIDE SPECIAL TO SKEGNESS


FRI 24 SUMMER IN THE CITY – NORWICH

Adult £20.00l Senior/Child only £15 Route 5

Great shops, two cathedrals, one castle, several museums, asecret garden and a delightful riverside. Take advantage of today’sspecial fare to enjoy a day in East Anglia’s premier city!


Adult £25.00l Child £22.50Special offer for seniors only £20 Route 1b

You’ll find a lively street market taking place in Moreton and one ofthe prettiest streets in England at Bourton!

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THUR 30 CHURCHILL’S CHARTWELL (NT)

Adult £40.00l Senior £37.50Child £32.00 inc. adm. Route 1d

Following the phenomenal success of the ‘Darkest Hour’ film, a visitto Churchill’s much-loved family home in Kent is a must! Now in thecare of the National Trust, the house has been lovingly restored togive a real flavour of the great man’s life here. The rooms remainmuch as they were when he lived here, with pictures, books andpersonal mementoes evoking the career and wide-ranging interestsof a great statesman, writer, painter and family man. The gardensinclude the lakes he created, the kitchen garden and the Marycot,a playhouse designed for his youngest daughter Mary.

FRI 31 DONCASTER MARKET


One of the oldest towns in England! The Romans first settled herein around the late 40’s AD and in 71 AD founded a fort at Danum(present day Doncaster). Nowadays, visitors head for an award-winning market with around 400 shops, stands and stalls.Four large, indoor, market halls – each with their own distinctivecharacter – are surrounded by bustling outdoor markets –selling everything you could possibly need!

FRI 31 THE YORKSHIRE WILDLIFE PARK


A great family attraction, with walk-through safari animal areas,ranger talks and play areas. Children will be enthralled by the polarbears, the rare black rhino, the beautiful big cats, the endangeredAmur tigers (housed in a truly innovative enclosure), lemurs, baboons,giant otters and much more! Many of the animals have been rescuedfrom dire conditions and brought to a happy new life here.

FRI 31 SANDRINGHAM & HUNSTANTON

Our popular end of school holiday offer for our Bourne &Stamford customers – only £10 pp for EVERYONE! Route 5

September

MON 3 SANDRINGHAM & HUNSTANTON

Special end of school holiday offer for our Peterboroughcustomers – only £10 pp for EVERYONE! Route 3a

WED 5 SOMETHING SPECIALBUCKINGHAM PALACE STATEAPARTMENTS AND A GUIDED TOUROF THE GARDENS


Enjoy a 45 minute guided tour of the beautiful gardens atBuckingham Palace – described as ‘a walled oasis in the middleof London’ – after your visit to the magnificent State Apartments,furnished with wonderful treasures from the Royal Collection.Always a popular choice – early booking is a must!

And it ’s not too early to book your seats on these tours forwhich bookings are now open!

THUR 6 THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL –SEE PAGE 22

SAT 8 SOMETHING SPECIALROYAL WINDSOR LUNCH CRUISE

Adult £59.50l Senior/Child £57.00inc. 1.5 hour cruise and 3 course set lunch Route 4c

Dine out on Hot Smoked Salmon Rillettes, followed by RoastChicken and Spiced Cheesecake with mulled fruits and vanillacream as you sail along the royal river at lunchtime! Then, freetime to explore the town as you please.

SUN 9 SOMETHING SPECIALTHE EMMERDALE TOUR

All fares £69 pp inc. adm. and meal Route 1a

Visit the fully-functioning, external sets of the Emmerdale soap,located on private land within the Harewood Estate, near Leeds.This guided, outdoor, walking tour lasts approx. 1½ hours and willtake you through the exterior sets, on a specially built site, wherethis favourite Yorkshire drama has been filmed since 1998. Guideswill share soap secrets and stories and reveal fascinating factsbehind the making of this hugely popular series. Your day will alsoinclude a short visit to Esholt, where the series was originally filmedbefore the replica set was built at Harewood. We end with freshlycooked fish & chips at the Fisherman’s Wife restaurant.

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WED 3 BUXTON & PEAK FORESTCANAL CRUISE & CREAM TEA

All fares £40.00 pp inc. boat trip and cream tea Route 4b

After a lunchtime break, in the spa town of Buxton, spend theafternoon on the canal boat ‘Judith Mary’, enjoying one of ourmost popular tours – a relaxing 2½ hour cruise along the beautifulUpper Peak Forest Canal – and a generous Afternoon Tea withlashings (truly!) of sandwiches, cakes and tea!

TUE 9 SIR CLIFF RICHARD ATNOTTINGHAM ROYAL CENTRE

All fares £120 pp Route 7a plus Oakham

SAT 13 THE KNITTING & STITCHING SHOW,ALEXANDRA PALACE


WED 17 THE EMMERDALE ITVSTUDIO EXPERIENCE

Adult £42l Senior £39.50Child £37.50 inc. guided tour Route 1a

Find out how your favourite ITV serial is produced during thisinformative tour around the ITV studio in Leeds. You’ll learn howsets and storylines are born and then brought to life and discoversome of the behind-the-scenes-magic that takes place during themaking of the programme on your visit to this purpose-builtattraction. The guided tour lasts approximately 90 minutes andwe stop in Leeds city centre before making our way to the venuefor our afternoon tour.

WED 17 SHOPPING IN LEEDS


A mecca for shoppers, with an easily walkable city centre –and named as the Best Shopping Destination in the UK by theRough Guide to Britain. With over 1000 shops you will be unluckyto come home empty-handed!

THUR 18 BENIDORM ATMILTON KEYNES THEATRE

All fares £55 pp inc Band A theatre ticketfor the afternoon performance Route 4d

Join Joyce Temple-Savage, Jacqueline and Matteo for an hilariousafternoon at ‘The Solana’ in this new play, by Derren Little.

WED 24 BLACKPOOL’S WORLD FAMOUSILLUMINATIONS

Adult £35.00 l Child £32.50Special offer for seniors only £29.50 Route 1a

TUE 11 A TALE OF TWO CITIES!

All fares £49.50 ppinc. guided tours and 2 course carvery lunch Route 1c

Our Blue Badge guide will tell you all about the fascinating historyof our first two garden cities – Welwyn and Letchworth – duringguided tours on the coach and on foot. Planned to combine thebest of ‘town and country’ living, these two towns have a uniqueheritage and interesting places to explore, including marvellousArts & Crafts and Art Deco architecture.

SAT 15 BEVERLEY


This lovely town has a lively Saturday market!

WED 19 THE KING & I – SEE PAGE 22

THUR 20 WAR HORSE AT MILTON KEYNES THEATRE

All fares £67.50 inc. Band A seatat the afternoon performance Route 4d plus Buckden

An unforgettable theatre event, so moving, so imaginative –the life-sized horses are incredible!

SAT 29 BUCKINGHAM PALACESTATE APARTMENTS


This year’s special exhibition at the Palace celebrates the70th birthday of HRH Prince Charles.

SUN 30 JEFF LYNNE’S ELO AT NOTTINGHAM’S MOTORPOINTARENA

All fares £120 ppinc. 3rd price ticket Route 7a plus Oakham

October

TUE 2 SMUGGLERS & STRAWBERRY JAM!

All fares £49.50 ppinc. guided tour, adm. and cream tea Route 1d

A classic City & Village guided tour, combining beautifulcountryside, a bit of history, some stories and a tractor farm tourand afternoon tea at those famous jam people – Wilkins of Tiptree!You’ll see a flooded valley where the Dam Busters practiced,meander through the lonely marshlands where smugglersflourished, stop off in the town that’s responsible for Maldon saltand, finally, find out how Tiptree make their delicious jams!

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THUR 25 MURDER AT THE MUSIC HALL!

Adult/Child £59.00l Senior only £55.00inc. show and afternoon tea Route 4d

The show must go on but your help will be needed to identify amurderer at large in the Brick Lane Music Hall during today’s show!Feel free to wear period dress – there’s a prize for the best turnedout – but, most of all, just sit back and enjoy the performance!

WED 31 SOMETHING DIFFERENTFREEMASONS’ HALL

All fares £59.50 ppinc. guided tour and 3 course choice lunch Route 4c

Let our Blue Badge guide show you one of the UK’s finest artdeco buildings, which is also the centre of English Freemasonry!The richly decorated Freemasons’ Hall in London is frequentlyused as a film location. After lunch, the tour continues with a walkaround the area highlighting other connections with the history ofthis intriguing society. Photo ID may be required.

November

FRI 2 SIMPLY CHRISTMAS SHOW AT THE NEC


Your ticket also includes admission to the Creative Craft Show/ArtMaterials and you can ask for fare only travel if you’d like to go toCake International!

SUN 18 THURSFORDCHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR

£65 pp inc. de luxe raised seatsfor this afternoon’s concert Route 3a

TUE 20 THURSFORDCHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR

£63 pp inc. de luxe raised seatsfor this afternoon’s concert Route 5

THUR 22 THE FOUR TOPS &THE TEMPTATIONS ATARENA BIRMINGHAM

£85 pp inc. Band A ticket Route 1b

‘Reach Out’ and ‘Don’t be Too Proud to Beg’ for a ticket for anevening of pure nostalgia!

SUN 25 THURSFORDCHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR


SUN 25 BIRMINGHAM INTERNATIONALTATTOO AT ARENA BIRMINGHAM

Adult £47.50l Senior £42.50Child £40.00 inc. top price tickets Route 1b

Come and experience the pomp and pageantry of Britain’s biggestindoor international tattoo, with over 1,000 performers, marchingbands and exciting displays – culminating in a spectacular GrandFinale featuring all the performers!

December

SAT 1 FRANKIE VALLI &THE FOUR SEASONSAT THE NEC’S GENTING ARENA

All fares £99 pp inc. Band B concert ticket Route 7b

TUE 11 THURSFORDCHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR

£63 pp inc. de luxe raised seatsfor this afternoon’s concert Route 3a

TUE 11 SOMETHING SPECIAL‘CHRISTMAS CAROLS’AT LAYER MARNEY

All fares £79.50 pp inc. lunch, concert & adm. Route 4d

Begin this festive day with a guided tour of Layer Marney Palaceand Tower. Then, enjoy a festive 3 course lunch in the beautifulLong Gallery, which looks out across the gardens to the BlackwaterEstuary beyond. After lunch, step across the road to the 16th century,parish church and listen to a selection of Christmas carols sung by agroup of professional singers. Mulled wine and mince pies in theCorsellis Room will round off this special outing. Lunch will be dillcured salmon, followed by roast turkey and Christmas pudding and avegetarian option is available. What a magical festive treat!

THUR 13 WICKSTEED PARK’S CHRISTMASVARIETY SPECTACULAR

All fares £42.50 pp inc. set 2 course lunch, a greatafternoon’s entertainment of Christmas music, danceand laughter and the opportunity to join in a festivesing-a-long! Route 4a

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THUR 20 THURSFORDCHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR

£63 pp inc. de luxe seatsfor this afternoon’s concert Route 3a

Plus see page 22 for our superb value London show departures from only £55 pp!

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Wed 11 AprKinky Boots at theAdelphi Theatre

Adult/Child £62.50Seniors only £55Route 4c

Winner of the 2016 Olivier Awardfor Best Musical and of every majorBest Musical Award, this is one ofthe hottest shows in town! Greatfun, uplifting and just the ticket tocheer anyone up!

Thur 12 AprMotown The Musical atthe Shaftesbury Theatre

All fares £59 pp l Route 1c

This crowd-pleasertells the story ofhow Motownfounder, BerryGordy, discoveredand launched thecareers of some of

the greatest stars of Americanmusic including Diana Ross,Stevie Wonder and MichaelJackson! Customer feedback forthis show is excellent as is valuefor money!

Wed 18 AprThe 42nd StreetLunch Tour

All fares £79 pp inc. theatre& 2 course lunch (or £59.50without lunch) l Route 1c

Make a day out to see thiswonderful musical even morespecial by enjoying our pre show,2 course, carvery lunch at theStrand Palace Hotel.

Wed 25 AprThe LionKing SeniorSpecial atthe LyceumTheatre

Only£59.50 pp!Route 4c l Adults andchildren also welcome, ofcourse, at £75.00 pp.NB Seats will be rear stalls

Wed 9 MayChicago at thePhoenix Theatre

All fares £65 ppl Route 1c

Thur 12 JulyTina – The Tina TurnerMusical at the Aldwych

Theatre

All fares£65 ppRoute 1c

From humblebeginnings inNutbush,

Tennessee, to her transformationinto the global Queen of Rock ‘n’Roll, Tina Turner didn't just breakthe rules, she rewrote them.This new stage musical revealsthe untold story of a woman whodared to defy the bounds of herage, gender and race and featuresher much loved songs.

Wed 25 JulyBat out of Hell at theDominio Theatre

All fares £69.50 ppRoute 4c

Winner of Best Musical at theEvening Standard Theatre Awards2017 and nominated for no lessthan eight WhatsOnStage awardsin 2018! Jim Steinman’s smash-hitmusical features thrillingperformances of Meat Loaf’slegendary hits!

Thur 6 SeptTina – The Tina TurnerMusical at the AldwychTheatre


Wed 19 SeptThe King & I at theLondon Palladium


Set in 1860’sBangkok,this gloriousRodgers &Hammersteinmusical tellsthe story ofthe unconventional andtempestuous relationship thatdevelops between the King of Siamand Anna, a British schoolteacherwhom the modernist King brings toSiam to teach his many wives andchildren. You’re sure toemerge ‘whistling a happy tune’!

Wed 7 NovDreamgirls at theSavoy Theatre

All fares £55 ppRoute 4c

Meet The Dreams– three talentedyoung singers inthe turbulent1960’s, as theyembark upon amusical rollercoaster ride through aworld of fame, fortune and theruthless realities of show business,testing their friendships to thevery limit. With an extraordinarystory and unforgettable vocals, thisspectacular production soars withclassic songs like And I Am TellingYou I’m Not Going, I Am Changing,Listen and One Night Only!

Wed 14 NovThe Lion King SeniorSpecial at the LyceumTheatre

Only £59.50 pp! l Route 1cAdults and children alsowelcome, of course, at£77 pp

Wed 21 NovThe 42nd StreetLunch Tour

All fares £79 pp inc. theatre& 2 course lunch (or £59.50without lunch) l Route 8c

Make a day out to see thiswonderful musical even morespecial by enjoying our pre show,2 course, carvery lunch at theStrand Palace Hotel.


ShowsOur London theatre trips, starting from just £55 pp toinclude coach travel and a top price show ticketrepresent superb value and are so convenient especiallyif you’re not familiar with London!

IDEAL AS A GIFT FOR SOMEONE SPECIAL(OR YOURSELF, OF COURSE)!

ALL PRICES INCLUDE A TOPPRICE THEATRE TICKET FOR ANAFTERNOON PERFORMANCE,UNLESS STATED OTHERWISE.

Shopping or sightseeing – ask for a‘Fare Only’ ticket on any of our Londontheatre dates!

Make sure you don’t miss the superselection of shows and concerts atprovincial theatres that are on sale – lookout for the in our list of departures.

Don’t forget to visit the News Page on ourwebsite – www.shawscoaches.co.uk – tokeep up to date on new theatre trips that goon sale between our brochure publicationdates – or follow us on Twitter@shaws_coaches. Better still, why not let ushave your e-mail address so that we can letyou know of new tours (and offer you prioritybooking) as soon as they go on sale?

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The small print – things you need to know

Cancellations

If you need to cancel your booking, you should

telephone us as soon as possible. Cancellations

will only be accepted during office hours and

cancellation charges are determined from the time

at which we receive written notification of the

cancellation. You can either return your ticket to

us by post (or in person) or send an email to

confirm the cancellation. We charge a fee to cover

administration and other costs and cancellation

charges are as follows:

Up to 48 hours before departure…

20% of total paid

Less than 48 hours before departure…

50% of total paid

Less than 24 hours before departure…

No refund

In addition, no refund will be given for any prepaid

meal, theatre ticket, admission charge, etc. which is

included in the ticket price and not recoverable by

us. On most tours, if your cancellation is made more

than four weeks before departure, you may be

able to change your booking to another day tour on

payment of a transfer fee of £1.50pp. You are also

welcome to pass on your ticket to a friend at no

extra charge but it’s a good idea to let us know

that someone else will be travelling in your place.

We reserve the right to withdraw any excursion

due to lack of support or circumstances beyond

our control. Any such cancellation would usually

be made no later than one week before departure

and, in this instance, your fare would be refunded

in full and this would be the limit of our liability.

Child Fares

Usually apply from ages 3 to 16 inclusive, but may

vary on some tours. Children under 3 can usually

travel free if they do not require a seat on the

coach. Under 16’s must be escorted by an adult.

Coach Seating

Seat numbers are usually allocated in order of

booking but we hold two front seats for customers

who have a registered disability or hold a Blue

Badge. We reserve the right to alter seating

arrangements if necessary.

Coach Tickets

Please hand your coach ticket to the driver when

you board. Our driver will normally give admission

tickets for shows, concerts, etc. to you during the

journey.

Departure Times

During the journey, our driver will announce

departure times from each stop. Please make

sure you note these details carefully. If you are

late, we will have to leave without you, to avoid

inconvenience to the other customers. If that

should happen, we will not be liable for any costs

you incur. If you have given us your mobile phone

number we will try to contact you. May we also

suggest that you keep a note of our phone number

(01778 342224) so that you can contact us in the

event of any problem (our office number offers an

alternative emergency number if you are calling out

of hours).

Health & Safety

If you wish to board the coach with items other

than normal hand luggage or suitcases, please

obtain our consent at the time of booking.

We reserve the right to refuse permission to board

if we consider a passenger has any items or

equipment that will be detrimental to the health

and safety of our staff and/or other customers.

Our drivers are not allowed to take any action that

may put at risk their health, safety, welfare or the

legal requirements for a break in duty. Smoking is

not permitted on board (including E-cigarettes).

Meeting Friends

We always try to park in a convenient, central

location, whenever possible, but sometimes

arrangements may have to be amended on the

day. May we suggest that you plan to meet at a

well-known landmark or café and also exchange

mobile phone numbers?

Mobile Phones

If you need to use a mobile whilst on the coach,

please keep your conversation as quiet and as

brief as possible to avoid distracting your driver

and to minimise disturbance to other passengers.

Pets

Assistance dogs are welcome on board our tours

but other animals are not allowed.

Senior Fares

Apply to all customers aged 60 or over.

Special Care for Disabled Customers

On each tour, we hold two front seats for the use of

customers who have a Registered Disability or a

Blue Badge (and their companion). However, some

excursions may involve long journeys or long walks

and some visitor attractions (especially theatres)

may have steps and no lift. If you tell us about your

disability before you book, we will do our best to

check that a tour is suitable for you. Our coaches

do not have lifts so you must be able to use the

entrance steps. At your own risk, we are happy to

carry a limited number of wheelchairs, walkers

and scooters, although they cannot be secured in

the luggage compartment nor can we be held

responsible for any damage to them. Wheelchair

and scooter users must be accompanied by

someone who is able to take charge of the chair

(or scooter) and, where appropriate, dismantle and

reassemble it, disconnect any batteries and load it

into the luggage area. No individual piece of

equipment should weigh more than 15 kgs and

Schedule 3 scooters are not permitted under any

circumstances. Our drivers are happy to provide

general assistance but cannot provide help that

extends to the lifting and carrying of any passenger

or their wheelchair or scooter, nor to act as carers.

Your Health

You may wish to consult your doctor, before

undertaking a coach journey of more than 3 hours,

if you have ever had DVT or pulmonary embolism;

a family history of clotting conditions; an inherited

tendency to clot; cancer, or treatment for cancer

in the past; undergone major surgery in the last

3 months; had hip or knee replacement within the

last 3 months; ever suffered from a stroke, heart

or lung disease.

It is always our intention to operate an excursion in

accordance with the published itinerary, but we

reserve the right to cancel or amend any excursion,

should circumstances make this necessary, either

prior to or during an outing. We cannot accept

liability for changes that are made necessary by

events or actions by persons beyond our control.

All arrangements made for meals, visits, theatre,

etc., and for the use of road vehicles, trains, or any

other means of conveyance operated by persons

or bodies other than ourselves, are made by us as

agents for and on behalf of our passengers and on

the express conditions that we will not be

responsible for any loss, damage, injury, delays or

inconvenience caused to or sustained by

passengers other than by the negligence of the

Firm and its employees who are under the direct

control of the Firm. Any terms and conditions

imposed by such other contractors through the

Firm shall be binding on the passengers as if they

had directly contracted such services. The allocation

of theatre and event seats is at our discretion and

maybe subject to change. We cannot guarantee

specific locations and theatre castings always

remain subject to change. No refunds can be

given in the event of anyone not appearing.

All special offers are subject to the Firm’s rules and

conditions that are currently in force and our day

excursions are operated subject to our standard

terms and conditions of carriage, a copy of which

is available from our office. We also reserve the

right to pass on any increases in costs that are

outside our control, e.g. VAT, fuel prices, etc.

Complaints

We very much hope you will enjoy your day tour with

us but should you have a complaint during a tour,

please inform your driver in the first instance so that

he/she may do his/her best to assist you. If you wish

to make further representation on your return, please

write to us within 21 days after the date of travel. We

will not respond to any complaints received later than

this time and we only respond to written complaints.

Clocking up the miles since 1922

01778 342224 • [email protected] High Street, Maxey, PE6 9EF • www.shawscoaches.co.uk

ROUTE 1

Maxey – Market Deeping (Godsey Lane/The Stage) – Werrington(Centre) – Paston – Bretton (Centre) – Westwood (St. Jude’s) – CityCentre (Bourges Boulevard) – Fletton Ave – Stanground Whittlesey Road(opp. Tesco Extra) – Serpentine Green Hampton*

Route 1a will also call at the Danish Invader in Stamford

Route 1b will also call at Oundle Market Place

Route 1c will also call at Buckden (The Lion)

Route 1d will also call at Huntingdon (outside Dunelm Millshop in ErmineStreet)

ROUTE 2

As Route 1 above but in reverse order and omitting Maxey.

Route 2a will also call at Langtoft, Baston, Thurlby, Northorpe, Bourne(Elsea Park/Bus Station) and Morton

ROUTE 3

Maxey – Deeping (Godsey Lane/The Stage) – Werrington (Centre) –Paston – Westwood – Bretton (Centre/South Bretton) – SerpentineGreen Hampton – Stanground Whittlesey Road (Tesco Extra) – EastfieldRoad – Newark Hill – Eye Road – Eye

Route 3a will also call at Thorney

ROUTE 4

Maxey – Market Deeping (Market Place/Godsey Lane/Towngate East) –Langtoft – Baston – Thurlby – Northorpe – Bourne (Elsea Park/BusStation/West Rd) – Toft – Carlby – Essendine – Ryhall (Stamford RoadBus Stops) – Stamford (Ryhall Rd/East St/Bus Station/Danish Invader)

Route 4a will also call at Easton-on-the-Hill and Collyweston

Route 4b will also call at Empingham, Whitwell and Oakham (BusStation)

Route 4c will also call at Peterborough Extra Services (A1/A605 junction)and Buckden (The Lion)

Route 4d will also call at Peterborough Extra Services (A1/A605 junction)and Huntingdon (outside Dunelm Millshop in Ermine Street)

ROUTE 5

Maxey – West Deeping – Tallington – Uffington – Stamford (BusStation/East St/Ryhall Rd) – Ryhall – Essendine – Carlby – Toft – Bourne(West Rd/Bus Station/Elsea Park) – Northorpe – Thurlby – Baston –Langtoft – Deeping (Towngate East/Godsey Lane/SpaldingRoad)/Deeping St. Nicholas/Spalding (Bus Station)

ROUTE 6

Maxey – Deeping (Godsey Lane/The Stage) – West Deeping – Tallington– Uffington – Stamford (Bus Station/East St/Ryhall Rd) – Ryhall –Essendine – Carlby – Toft – Bourne (West Rd/Bus Station) – Morton

*Serpentine Green. If you are leaving a car in the car park here,then please park in Charlie Car Park (very handy for the TescoClick ‘n’ Collect building) – and don’t forget to check out theexcellent range of shops and eating places here before orafter your trip! For trips returning late evening on Saturdayor departing early morning on Sunday, we will be usingPeterborough Extra Services instead of Serpentine Green soplease be sure to check the departure point on your ticket.

In Stamford, the landlord of the Danish Invader (in EmpinghamRoad) has kindly given permission for our customers to use hiscar park in return for a small donation to his chosen charity.Please put your donation in an envelope, write your carregistration number on the envelope and post it throughthe pub letterbox – and please be sure to park your car atthe back of the pub.

We can also offer limited free parking facilities at our garagein Maxey, but please remember that you park at your own riskand you need to pre-book a space at the time you make yourreservation.

Call or email our experienced team today to book

one of our new and exciting day trips. If you would

like further information before you book then please

ask – we are only too happy to help!

FIND YOUR MOST CONVENIENT DEPARTURE POINT FROM OURSELECTION OF LOCAL PICK-UP ROUTES!

IMPORTANT ROUTE CHANGES

We have made some major changes to our routes, due mainly to general traffic conditions but also in response tocustomer demand. If we have had to omit a departure point that you have previously used, please ask our staff to

help you find the most suitable alternative, whenever possible, but bear in mind that it may be a short taxi or bus rideaway. We may still be operating some of the tours in this brochure on other route numbers (or earlier versions of thefollowing route numbers). If you have booked a tour from an earlier brochure, your departure point will be as shownon your ticket and if you are booking one of these tours from this brochure, we will offer advice on your nearest

departure point at the time of booking. Please note, too, that for all new departures on Route 1, we will not be able tooffer a pick up/drop off point in Peterborough City Centre or Fletton until the roadworks on Bourges Boulevard are

completed (scheduled for mid August).

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