Day Trips - Red Route

BRACKNELL, WOKINGHAM, WINNERSH, WOODLEY, EARLEY, SHINFIELD, WHITLEY, READING, NORCOT, TILEHURST, CALCOT

scenic drive around the isle of wight

Price - £59.00 includes ferry Tuesday 20th May Route RW3

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By ferry from Portsmouth to Fishbourne, we begin with a drive over Brading Down to Shanklin with its old village and Chine with free time to browse and obtain lunch. We rejoin the coach for a scenic drive passing through Godshill and then along the coast to Freshwater Bay and Yarmouth, pausing for refreshments along the way before boarding the return ferry to Lymington.

Hastings

Price - £36.00 Saturday24th May Route RE5

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A traditional trip to the seaside, visiting the historic town of Hastings. Explore the attractive promenade, quirky shops and welcoming inns of the old town or take a journey on the cliff railway to visit the ruins of Hastings Castle.

the kennet & avon horse-drawn canal cruise

Price - £63.00 includes canal cruise and cream tea Thursday 29th May Route RW6

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Following time in the charming market town of Hungerford, home to unique boutiques and cheery tea rooms. Later in the day we head to Kintbury, for a leisurely afternoon horse-drawn cruise along the Kennet and Avon Canal with a cream tea served along the way.

worthing

Price - £34.00 Thursday 5th June Route RE5

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One of the biggest seaside towns on the South Coast, Worthing is a lively destination for shopping, eating, and entertainment. Pedestrianised streets make shopping in the town centre an easy, relaxed affair, with dozens of high-quality shops and boutiques

chichester canal cruise with fish and chip lunch

Price - £60.00 Monday 9th June Route RE6

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Enjoy a fish and chip lunch on board as you cruise the everchanging scenery of the Chichester Canal on this 2 hour return trip. Enjoy the reflections on the water and the unique views of the cathedral and South Downs. As you glide past the wildflowers and reed beds, watch out for herons and kingfishers in their natural habitat

eastbourne & birling gap

Price - £35.00 Tuesday 17th June Route RE4

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We start with a visit to Birling Gap, where the South Downs meet the sea. It’s part of the world-famous Seven Sisters chalk cliffs, one of the longest stretches of undeveloped coastline on the south coast. We continue to the elegant seaside town of Eastbourne, to enjoy a stroll along the pier, visit the Victorian tearooms and browse through the Arndale Shopping Centre.

bournemouth

Price - £34.00 Sunday 22nd June Route RW5

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A day trip to the ever-popular resort of Bournemouth, a fantastic seaside destination that boasts beautiful parks and gardens, a vast array of shops and restaurants and of course magnificent sandy beaches, promenade walks and an iconic pier.

wye valley river cruise & buffet lunch

Price - £60.00 includes lunch & river cruise Thursday 26th June Route RW7

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We visit the Wye Valley village of Tintern and enjoy a tasty 2-course buffet lunch at the award-winning Abbey Mill located on the banks of the River Wye. From Tintern we follow the river north to Symonds Yat, from where we take a relaxing cruise through the Symonds Yat Gorge. Before heading home, we visit the charming 16th century Old Court Hotel for tea/coffee and biscuits.

bexhill-on-sea & hastings

Price - £35.00 Friday 4th July Route RE4

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Enjoy a day beside the seaside in East Sussex. Our Coastal excursions begin in the tranquil seaside town of Bexhill-on-Sea, with its level promenade, gently sloping beach, Victorian and Edwardian architecture, and selection of independent shops. This afternoon we visit Hastings ‘Old Town,’ a charming mix of half-timbered houses, narrow streets, and passageways.

lymington market day & new forest cream tea

Price - £39.00 includes cream tea Saturday 12th July Route RW6

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We travel to the New Forest and the Georgian town of Lymington which hosts its ever-popular weekly charter market. In the afternoon we enjoy a short scenic drive through the New Forest National Park, pausing for a tasty cream tea before heading back to the local area.

brighton

Price - £35.00 Thursday 17th July Route RE6

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A trip to the Sussex coast and regency Brighton, with its seafront promenade, central Pier and Lanes shopping area and restaurants. A day at the seaside is not complete without a visit to Brighton Pier, with its food and drink options and deckchairs in which to relax and enjoy the views.

scenic cotswolds

Price - £35.00 Wednesday 23rd July Route RW7

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Surrounded by stunning countryside, our first stop is Witney the largest market town in the Cotswolds, offering a unique blend of shops, antique centres, and cafes, including the recently restored Blanket Hall and Pie Shop. In the afternoon we make a stop in Stow-on-the-Wold, the highest town in the Cotswolds with the medieval market stocks at one end, the ancient market cross at the other and the impressive St Edwards Hall standing in the centre of the Market Square

margate or broadstairs

Price - £36.00 Monday 28th July Route RE5

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The choice is yours. The traditional seaside town of Margate, known for its sandy beaches, The Shell Grotto and Turner Contemporary art gallery, or Broadstairs where you will find fishermen’s cottages, clifftop walks and independent shops lining original Victorian streets and alleyways. The town was Charles Dickens’ favourite holiday spot, and his legacy includes the Dickens House Museum.

weymouth

Price - £36.00 Wednesday 6th August Route RW5

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We travel to Dorset and visit one of the Uk’s most popular seaside resorts, with beautiful golden sands and safe shallow waters. Just steps away from the beach is the quaint, colourful harbourside offering gift shops, alfresco dining, crabbing, antique emporiums and award-winning fish and chips.

minehead & west somerset railway

Price - £58.00 includes single train journey Thursday 14 th August Route RW7

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We travel to the Somerset seaside town of Minehead where we allow free time to wander along the tree-lined Avenue, with its range of independent shops located within a Victorian-style setting. Or relax on the beach or explore the fishing quarter and an historic harbour. Late afternoon we board the longest standard gauge independent heritage railway in the United Kingdom to Bishops Lydiard, where we re-join our coach for our homeward journey

whitstable &herne bay

Price - £36.00 Wednesday 20th August Route RE6

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We venture east to the glorious Kent coast and visit Whitstable, a town with a rich maritime history. Indulge in fresh seafood, view the working harbour, and explore the independent shops. A short distance along the coast is the classic resort of Herne Bay, with its charming streets, range of eateries and awardwinning beaches.

tower of london ww2 poppy display and crown jewells

Price - £69.00 Adult/ £64.00 Senior, includes entrance Tuesday 26th August Route RE7

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The Tower of London will mark the anniversary of the end of World War Two with a display of ceramic poppies installed in the heart of the attraction. 30,000 ceramic poppies from the original display, on loan from Imperial War Museums’ collection will sit along the venue’s walls and pour across the lawn overlooked by the White Tower, where the flowers will form a crater, with ripples flowing outwards. Admission ticket gives access to all attractions including the Crown Jewels.

swanage & wareham

Price - £36.00 Saturday 30th August Route RW4

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The attractive Saxon walled town of Wareham lies between the rivers Frome and Piddle and has been a market town for over five hundred years. Our time in this pretty town will be for relaxation on the quayside, refreshments in one of the eateries and a browse through the unique shops, before arriving in the popular resort of Swanage, known for its interesting shops, cosy tea rooms, Victorian pier, and golden sandy beach.

ticket to ryde

Price - £52.00 includes hovercraft crossings. Wednesday 3rd September Route RW3

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To Portsmouth and Southsea seafront to take the country’s only scheduled hovercraft service running for over 50 years to the Isle of Wight, giving you around 5 hours to enjoy this holiday destination either by bus from Ryde esplanade around the islands towns and villages, or by Island line train from Ryde Pier to Sandown or Shanklin……………Don’t forget your bus pass.

barry island setting for gavin & stacey

Price - £36.00 Thursday 11th September Route RW4

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If you have seen the BBC's award-winning TV series Gavin & Stacey, you will be familiar with the ‘tidy’ seaside vibes of Barry, backdrop to many of the iconic scenes. But you do not need to be a fan to enjoy the town's attractions. Right at the front of Barry Island, Whitmore Bay is a huge crescent of golden sand. It is ideal for families to have fun in the sun, with its wide, gently shelving sands. The promenade with its columned colonnade is full of busy cafés, fish and chip shops, amusement arcades – all the things you need for a great seaside day out.

basingstoke canal cruise & lunch

Price - £69.00 includes cruise & 2 course lunch Tuesday 16th September Route RE11

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We start today with a 2-course lunch at The Barley Mow , before travelling to Odiham to join the John Pinkerton II, for a relaxing 2.5hr cruise in the peaceful surroundings of the Basingstoke Canal. The countryside views from the boat will make for a memory of days gone by.

ps waverley - jurassic coast & lulworth cove

Price - £79.00 includes cruise Thursday 18th September Route Rw3

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Step aboard the World’s last seagoing paddle steamer, the magnificent Waverley, for an afternoon cruise steaming round St Alban’s Head and along Dorset’s breathtaking Jurassic Coast to view the famous Lulworth Cove. Your cruise starts and finishes from the pier in Swanage. There will be time in the seaside town to enjoy a leisurely lunch before joining Waverley.

camden lock market

Price - £34.00 Sunday 21st September Route RE7

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A choice of over one thousand unique indoor and outdoor stalls and shops selling clothing, antiques, speciality food, jewellery and much more from this historic site on the banks of London’s Regents Canal in this popular area of Northwest London.

ely,st ives & the fens

Price - £36.00 Thursday 25th September Route RE4

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To Cambridgeshire and the city of Ely with its fine cathedral, Oliver Cromwell’s House, and riverside walk by the River Ouse. We also take a scenic drive around the Fenland landscape with an afternoon stop in pretty St Ives with its ancient bridge and quayside.

bovington tank museum

Price - £49.00 Adult, Senior / £42.00 Child (4 - 15) inc admission Sunday 5th October Route RE5

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The Tank Museum brings the story of tanks and their crews to life, with the world’s best collection of tanks in awe-inspiring, modern exhibitions. The museum houses three hundred military machines, representing the key battles of every major conflict since the First World War.

monkey world

Price - £49.00 Adult / £45.00 Senior / Child (3 - 15) inc admission Sunday 5th October Route RE5

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An excursion to Dorset and a visit to Monkey World near Bovington, with a collection of apes, chimpanzees, monkeys, lemurs, orangutans and many more primates rescued from illegal trading around the world.

warner hotel lakeside,afternoon tea and entertainment

Price - £57.00 includes afternoon tea Wednesday 8th October Route RE8

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Starting the day with a short comfort stop at a garden centre before continuing to Hayling Island and Warner’s Lakeside. On arrival we enjoy a buck’s fizz drinks reception followed by a Warner Classic Afternoon tea. Scones, cake, sandwiches served with tea & coffee, followed by a live performance by the Warner Theatre Company.

knitting & stitching show

Price - £49.00 includes ticket, £34.00 Coach Only Saturday 11th October Route RE6

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The Autumn show at the iconic Alexandra Palace is the biggest textile event in the UK, with hundreds of workshops, demonstrations, interactive features, professionally crafted galleries, and hundreds of exhibitors selling specialist craft supplies.

The cathedral of sewage

Price - £59.00 includes admission and guided tour Tuesday 14th October Route RE7

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We begin with a short visit to Polhill Garden Centre with time for refreshments before continuing to Crossness Pumping Station for a guided tour. The Victorians recognised that they should probably get their act together and produce a plan to de-stink the city. In April 1865, the cathedral of sewage was fully functional, and a frankly stunning, sewage station until its closure in the 1950s. Tea/coffee and biscuits on arrival.

autumn at sheffield park

Price - £51.00 inc entrance N/T members £34.00 Wednesday 22nd October Route RE7

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Autumn is a wonderful time to see the colours in this informal landscape garden, laid out in the 18th century by Capability Brown. It is designed around a series of lakes, with meandering paths around the lakes, through glades, woodland and over bridges. Sit and relax in the tearoom situated in the Victorian stable block

london as you please

Price - £34.00 Thursday 30th October Route RE7

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A do as you please day in the capital with stops in Kensington for the museums and the Marble Arch area for Oxford Street and Regent Street shops.

cotswold drive with two course lunch

Price - £60.00 inc 2 course lunch Tuesday 4th November Route RW7

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An autumnal visit to the Cotswolds, with an included two course lunch (main & dessert) at a Traditional British Country Inn. After lunch we rejoin the coach for a relaxing scenic drive through the idyllic landscapes and picturesque villages. We include an afternoon stop at the impressive Blue Diamond, Bicester Avenue Garden centre for refreshments and shopping before returning to the local area.

millets farm centre & stow-on-the -wold

Price - £35.00 Saturday 8th November Route RW7

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Join us as we return to the ever-popular, family-owned Millets Farm Centre in Oxfordshire, with its extensive range of facilities including Millets Farm Shop, Garden centre, gift shop, the Farmhouse Kitchen and Flower Market Café. This afternoon we visit the delightful market town of Stow-on-the-Wold, with its antique shops, art galleries and welcoming tea shops.

longleat festival of light presents 'british icons’

Price - £72.00 inc entrance and safari drive Thursday 13th November Route RW7

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We start the day with a safari drive through the wildlife enclosures on board the coach, before having time to enjoy all the other attractions, including various catering outlets. As dusk falls explore iconic sights as you embark on a grand day out this Christmas as The Festival of Light presents British Icons with Wallace & Gromit and friends! Meet fan-favourite characters from Shaun the Sheep, Wallace & Gromit and more while you journey to some of the UK’s most famous landmarks, marvel at native wildlife and sights – all spectacularly reimagined in lantern form. Admission to the house and the Santa Train are not included. ‘Come along, lad, it’ll be a grand day out!’

brick lane music hall ‘the magic of christmas with afternoon tea’

Price - £89.00 includes matinee performance & afternoon tea Friday 21st November Route RE8

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This authentic London Music Hall hosts old time music and comedy at the historic Brick Lane Music Hall, formerly St Marks Church. Today, it draws in regular crowds of enthusiasts with a quest for good, old-styled entertainment. When the curtains lift, you will be treated to a great Christmas show full of singing, dancing, and festive fun! Afternoon tea is served during the interval.

the lion king

Price - £73.00 includes matinee performance & Stall tickets Wednesday 26th November Route RE6

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Leaving the local area we head to Covent Garden for time at leisure to obtain lunch before the matinee performance of Disney’s The Lion King. The story explodes with glorious colours, stunning effects and enchanting music. It follows the powerful story of Simba as he journeys from wide-eyed cub to his destined role as King of the Pridelands. Ingenious puppetry, stunning effects and the enchanting music by Elton John, Tim Rice and Lebo M will transport you to the heart of the African Pridelands. 

the phantom of the opera

Price - £79.00 includes matinee performance & Stall tickets Wednesday 26th November Route RE6

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Leaving the local area we head to Covent Garden for time at leisure to obtain lunch before the matinee performance of The Phantom of the Opera. Far beneath the majesty and splendour of the Paris Opera House, hides the Phantom in a shadowy existence. Shamed by his physical appearance and feared by all, the love he holds for his beautiful protégée Christine Daaé is so strong that even her heart cannot resist.  Andrew Lloyd Webber’s mesmerising score along with jaw-dropping scenery and breathtaking special effects, magically combine to bring this tragic love story to life

winchester cathedral christmas market

Price - £33.00 Thursday 27th November Route RW9

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Winchester Cathedral Christmas Market is renowned for its unique location, handpicked exhibitors and vibrant atmosphere. The market attracts thousands of visitors each year who come to shop at the wooden chalets within the Cathedral ground

stratford-upon-avon christmas market

Price - £36.00 Sunday 30th November Route RE7

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Stratford-upon-Avon, the birthplace of William Shakespeare, hosts the Victorian Christmas Market in the town centre. The atmosphere is unique as all stallholders wear Victorian outfits. Entertainment throughout the town, includes a stage with lots of performances in Henley Street, a traditional funfair with a carousel, and beautifully decorated market stalls along Waterside, Bridge Street, Henley Street, Meer Street, and High Street sell foods and drinks and holiday presents for loved ones.

warner hhotel sinah warren feastive lunch & entertainment

Price - £69.00 Inc Lunch & show. Wednesday 3rd December Route RE10

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Over the South Downs to Hayling Island and Warner Sinah Warren Hotel where we include a festive three course buffet lunch with tea/coffee, followed by 2 hours of Warner’s top quality entertainment

abba voyage

Price - £129.00 Inc seated ticket, Blocks G&J matinee performance Saturday 6th December Route RE11

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Leaving the local area, we head for the Queen Elizabeth Park and the ABBA Arena. There will be time for you to obtain lunch locally before the show. Blending cutting edge technology, spectacular lighting and some of the most beloved songs ever written, Abba takes to the stage in a whole new way. In a stunning purpose-built arena, one of the most popular groups in history appear as digital avatars in a groundbreaking concert that really needs to be seen to be believed. Please note some steps will be encountered

Santas special christmas lunch cruise

Price - £80.00 Inc River cruise & traditional lunch Tuesday 9th December Route RE12

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Santa's swapped his sleigh for a boat, so join us at Runnymede for this fun and festive cruise that will be sure to get you in the Christmas spirit. While you take in the scenery of the River Thames, you will be served a 3-course lunch with all the trimmings while seasonal music is played throughout the cruise. Providing you have been good; Father Christmas will board with a small gift for each passenger. The boat is centrally heated. • Glass of mulled wine on arrival • Hot soup of the day • Traditional roast turkey • Roast potatoes • Brussel sprouts • Carrots • Pigs in blankets • Traditional stuffing • Sherry gravy • Christmas pudding with brandy sauce

London christmas lights with fish n chips

Price - £68.00 inc guided tour & lunch Tuesday 16th December Route RE10 Home around 20.30 Booking Note / Check Meeting Points Here 

We start with free time in Covent Garden before travelling to ‘Kennedys’ to meet our Blue Badge Guide and an early fish and chip meal, served with mushy peas and a hot drink. Re-joining the coach our guide will treat us to a guided tour of the best sights and Christmas lights the city has to offer.