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WelcomeMake 2016 a year to remember byjoining us on our award winning‘OUT & ABOUT’ day tours! Fromshows to canal cruises, museums tohorticultural delights there’s something for everyone toenjoy! Whether it’s a family day out, a treat for yourother half or perhaps you want to escape on your ownfor the day, we’ll have something for you! All withoutthe worry of … ‘where will I park?’ (and ‘how muchwill it cost’?)!2016 got off to a great start for us after almost 100customers joined us for our annual ‘Reunion Break’in Harrogate! A great time was had by all and we’realready taking provisional bookings for our 2017Reunion at The Metropole Hotel in Llandrindod Wells!So, if you fancy joining us then please give us a call.2016 got even better when we learned that we haveagain been selected as finalists at the National CoachTourism Awards and this year it’s in TWO categoriesboth Holiday AND Day Excursion Programme of theYear! Winners are announced on 16th March so watchthis space…

Grab A Bargainl Special Offer days – with fares starting at just £10pp,

they’re ideal for a first time trip if you’re new to coach travel

l Book ‘4 seats for the price of 3’ – perfect for taking thechildren or grandchildren out during the holidays –or just a day out with friends (lowest priced seat goes free)

l Our London theatre trips, starting from just £49.50ppto include coach travel and a top price show ticket representsuperb value and are so convenient especially if you’re notfamiliar with London!

Group Bookings – Lucky 13!Book just 12 places for any one day tour at the same time and you canenjoy the 13th place FREE (for concert and theatre tours, your free placewill be for the coach seat only). It’s perfect for clubs and organisations,or you can gather together a group of friends and share out the saving!Please make your group booking direct with us. We also welcome groupbookings on our holidays and short breaks (also to be booked direct) andyou only need to book 10 places on any one of our ‘Door-2-Door’ tours toclaim a FREE holiday!

‘Fare Only’ DealsIf you have your own tickets for an event or you’re looking for a convenientway to visit friends or family, ask for a ‘Fare only’ seat to our destinations.They’re available on many of our all-inclusive packages, most day trips toLondon, events and concerts – and for visits to National Trust, EnglishHeritage, HHA and RHS properties.

Lunch Or Tea Inclusive ToursSome of our extra special tours may include a set menu meal.Vegetarian options are usually available by prior arrangement –please ask for further details.

A One-Way Ticket?Visiting friends or family? It’s not a problem to book a one-way seat!

Don’t Miss Out!We’re always adding additional dates for sold out tours or brand new trips.So sign up for our enews and we’ll email you with all the latest tours! You’llalso find new tours listed on the news page of our website(www.shawscoaches.co.uk) and on our Twitter feed (@shaws_coaches).

If there’s a particular show or event you’d like to see, why not give us a callor email to check whether or not we are intending to feature it? If it’s notalready on sale, we can then let you know if we add it later. Destinations wehope to have on sale soon include Christmas at Chatsworth, ThursfordChristmas Spectaculars, Dreamgirls and John Rutter’s RPO ChristmasConcert, plus our annual Christmas holiday to Jersey.

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

About UsShaws of Maxey are a local, family owned andtrusted company that’s been ‘Clocking upthe miles since 1922’. We’re incrediblyproud of our reputation for consistentlydelivering a top quality, safe and reliableservice. Our friendly, knowledgeable and loyalteam are always on hand to help you make abooking or answer any questions you mighthave. At least 12 members of staff have beenwith us for 15 years!

We’re always happy to answer any questions, so please don’t hesitate toemail [email protected] or call 01778 342224 if youwould like any further information about any of our award-winning daytrips or Door-2-Door holidays.

Good news for over 60’s – our senior prices are now valid foranyone aged 60 and over so keep an eye out for these discountedday fares!

“Just to say thank you to Shaws for another lovely day out in London. The Cirque Du Soleil show was fantastic – by far the best of the four shows thatwe’ve been to see – just breath-taking. Thank you to David, our driver, for a safe journey and for the excellent service offered to us all on the trip”

“Thank you very much for a wonderful and memorable trip to theLion King in London. The organisation was very smooth, and the

driver excellent”

“I have never been on one of your trips before but enjoyed it verymuch. It was so easy being dropped at the theatre – I shall certainly

do more of your trips!”

“We have had some lovely days out with Shaws in the past year, andhave several more booked already for 2016. Always good service,and excellent drivers who look after the passengers very well”

“I just want to say what a fantastic day we have had as a familytoday. Your driver was fantastic and made the Woburn safari drive

really good spending time with each animal. I will definitely be joiningyou on coach trips again”

Referrals and reputation are hugely important to us –HERE’S WHAT SOME OF OUR CUSTOMERS HAVE SAID RECENTLY

TUE 13 SEPT GUYS & DOLLSAT THE PHOENIX THEATREAll fares £65pp Route 7

This sizzling New York tale of gamblers,gangsters and nightclub singers featuressome of Broadway’s greatest tunes –including Luck Be a Lady and Sit DownYou’re Rockin’ the Boat – and has hadgreat reviews. With dazzling choreographyby world renowned Cuban ballet starCarlos Acosta and Andrew Wright, this is afeel good show you won’t want to miss!

WED 14 SEP SENIOR SPECIALTO THE LION KING AT THELYCEUM THEATREOnly £59.50pp for top price tickets!Adults and children are also welcome,of course, at £72.50pp Route 4d

TUE 11 OCT THE JERSEY BOYSAT THE PICCADILLY THEATRE£59.50pp but just £49.50 each forseniors! Route 7

The story of Franki Valli & The FourSeasons – you won’t believe how manyfamous hit songs were written by this greatgroup!

WED 19 OCT SHOWBOAT AT THENEW LONDON THEATREAll fares £65pp Route 4d

One of the great all time classics, withmusic by Jerome Kern and lyrics by OscarHammerstein II. The story spans 40 pivotalyears in American history and follows thelives and loves of three generations aboardthe beloved ‘Cotton Blossom’ as she sailsdown the Mississippi River and featuringstandards like Bill, Can’t Help Lovin’ DatMan, and Ol’ Man River.

THUR 27 OCT MOTOWN THEMUSICAL AT THE

SHAFTESBURY THEATREAll fares £65pp Route 7

THUR 19 NOV BEAUTIFUL –THE CAROLE KING MUSICALAT THE ALDWYCH THEATREAll fares £59pp Route 4d

A ‘tapestry’ of greatest hits, which hasreceived some fabulous reviews.‘The amazing story of songwriting talentsof Carole King told through laughter andtears, with hit song after hit song. I enjoyedevery minute!’Tony Blackburn, BBC Radio 2.‘See it before’ It’s Too Late’!

Don’t forget to visit theNews Page on our website –www.shawscoaches.co.ukto keep up to date on new tours that go on salebetween our brochure publication dates – orfollow us on Twitter @shaws_coaches. Better still,why not let us have your email address so that wecan let you know of new tours (and offer youpriority booking) as soon as they go on sale?

From only £49.50ppTop London Shows

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

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WED 6 APR SUNNY AFTERNOONAT THE HAROLD PINTER THEATREAll fares £55pp Route 4d

WED 6 APR KINKY BOOTSAT THE ADELPHI THEATREAll fares £69pp Route 4d

A high-heeled, feel-good extravaganzataking you from the factory floor to thecatwalks of Milan and featuring songs bypop icon, Cyndi Lauper!

THUR 7 APR MOTOWN THEMUSICAL AT THE

SHAFTESBURY THEATREAll fares £65pp Route 7

WED 17 AUG ALADDIN AT THEPRINCE EDWARD THEATREAll fares £75ppNB Evening performance Route 7

Have a magical evening and ‘Experience AWhole New World’ at this new Disneymusical!

THUR 18 AUG MOTOWN THEMUSICAL AT THE

SHAFTESBURY THEATREAll fares £65pp Route 4d

This great, new show is based on a bookabout his memories of Motown by BerryGordy. An eighteen piece orchestra bringsto life 50 fabulous Motown tracks includingMy Girl, Ain’t No Mountain High Enoughand I Heard It Through The Grapevine.Described as a “musical sensation withreal soul”, it’s sure to have you Dancing InThe Street !

including Travel & Show Ticket!ideal as a gift for someone special (or yourself, of course)!

Shopping orsightseeing –ask for a ‘Fare Only’ticket on any of ourLondon theatredates!

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Great days out in

WED 6 THE TOWER BRIDGE EXPERIENCEAdult £49.50 • Senior £47 • Child £45inc. adm. & 2 course meal Route 7 plus Buckden

Discover the secrets of one of London’s most famous landmarks!Enjoy fabulous, panoramic views from the new glass walkwaybetween the two towers, learn about the history of the bridge (andwhy it came into existence) at the fascinating exhibition and see theVictorian Engine Rooms, which house the beautiful, steam enginesthat once powered the bridge lifts. Also includes a 2 course lunchand time free for individual sightseeing. Please let us have yourlunch choices when you make your booking. Main coursechoices: Margherita or Pepperoni Pizza, Bolognese Pasta, VegetarianRisotto. Dessert choices: Ice cream; Chocolate cake; Apple pie.

WED 6 SUNNY AFTERNOON OR KINKY BOOTSSEE PAGE 3

FRI 8 YORK – FOR THE NATIONAL RAILWAYMUSEUM, SHOPPING & SIGHTSEEING

Adult £25.00 • Senior/Child £22.50Family Favourite – book 4 seats for the price of 3! Route 4

On today’s trip, our coach will set down close to the NationalRailway Museum where we expect the new Flying Scotsmanexhibition to be a popular attraction! But, if you want to exploreother parts of historic York, it’s only about a 10 minute walk overthe river to the city centre.

APRILFRI 1 LOOK AT LINCOLN!All fares just £10pp Route 6a

SUN 3 SUMMER WINE COUNTRY &PEAK DISTRICT SCENIC TOUR

Adult £30.00 • Senior/Child £27.50 Route 7a

A day to sit back and soak up the beautiful spring scenery aroundparts of Holme Moor in Yorkshire and Derbyshire’s impressive PeakDistrict. Calls at Holmfirth (look out for Sid’s Café and Nora Batty’sHouse) and at the spa town of Buxton.

MON 4 ST. IVES & ELYAdult £12.50 • Senior/Child only £10 Route 7Another bargain trip! St Ives has a splendid 15th Century bridge andchapel over the river – one of only three that survive in England –and, of course, Ely Cathedral is a magnificent building thatdominates the Fenland landscape. Monday is a traditional marketday in St. Ives.

TUE 5 THE JCB FACTORY TOUR & LUNCHAll fares £49pp inc. factory tour & 2 course lunch Route 7aJCB has some of the finest engineering facilities across the globe,produces a range of over 300 machines and maintains a reputationfor unrivalled customer service. Learn all about it during thisfascinating tour, which is preceded by lunch. Greatly enjoyed onprevious tours. Casual dress and comfortable footwearrecommended – and absolutely no open toe shoes allowed in thefactory. Sorry, no children under 15 on this tour.

TUE 5 SOMETHING SPECIALFROM MONET TO MATISSE ATLONDON’S ROYAL ACADEMY

Adult £39.50 • Senior £37.00 • Child £22.50inc. timed adm. ticket Route 4d plus Buckden

AprilLOOK OUT FOR THESE SPECIAL SYMBOLS

Concerts &entertainment

Mealincluded

Gardens &flower shows

NationalTrust

EnglishHeritage

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Great days out in AprilSUN 10 BEAMISH – THE AWARD-WINNING

MUSEUM, TELLING THE STORY OFLIFE IN THE NORTH EAST DURINGGEORGIAN, VICTORIAN ANDEDWARDIAN TIMES

Adult £42.50 • Senior £40.00 • Child £35.00inc. adm. Route 7a

Relive the golden days of steam at today’s Great North Steam Fair.Vintage and veteran steam engines, cars, motorcycles, buses andstationary engines will be in action across the site and there’ll alsobe a wide range of railway locomotives in operation. Beamish is agreat day out at any time but this special event, at no extra charge,is definitely an added reason for making sure you’ve got a seat onthis trip!

MON 11 BAKEWELL MARKETAdult £20.00 • Senior/Child only £15pp! Route 4b

Take advantage of our special offer fare to visit this delightful,riverside town, home of the Bakewell Pudding, on market day.

TUE 12 BUXTON & PEAK FORESTCANAL CRUISE & CREAM TEA

All fares £40.00 inc. boat trip & cream tea Route 7a

WED 13 MORGAN MOTOR MUSEUM &FACTORY TOUR

Adult £39.50 • Senior/Child £36.00 inc. tour Route 4c

Find out how a Morgan is made on a fully guided tour that takesvisitors into the heart of the factory. See the craftsmanship thatremains a major part of production of this cherished motor, as wellas learning about the family history and seeing cars of the past,present and future. Calls at Great Malvern for a lunch break beforeour afternoon tour.

FRI 15 CAMBRIDGE & ANGLESEY ABBEYAdult £29.50 • Senior £27.00 • Child £20.00inc. adm. Route 7 plus Huntingdon

Visit this elegant home and journey back to a golden age of country-house living. The new Domestic Wing shows how the staff ran thehousehold like clockwork and the celebrated garden is particularlybeautiful in spring.

SUN 17 BLETCHLEY PARK(OTHERWISE KNOWN AS ‘STATION X’)

Adult/Senior £33.00 • Child £25.00inc. adm. Route 4d plus Buckden

For decades, the WW2 secret code breakers maintained a vow ofsilence about their wartime activities at Bletchley Park and we’reall fascinated by the story of their work in intelligence andcommunications, which played such a huge part in the Allied victory!The museum tells the complete Bletchley Park story and alsohouses one of the famous Enigma machines.

TUE 19 CONSTABLE COUNTRY &GREEN ISLAND GARDENS

Adult £35.00 • Senior/Child £32.50inc. adm. & cream tea Route 4d plus Huntingdon

This lovely, new, spring tour features a morning ride through thepretty Suffolk countryside en route to Dedham, in the heart ofConstable Country and with some of England’s most beautifulLowland landscape, especially the water meadows along the banksof the River Stour. This afternoon, visit nearby, privately-owned andprofessionally designed Green Island Gardens & Nursery. Laid outas a series of structured gardens and displaying a huge range ofunusual trees, shrubs and perennials, you’ll find a fabulous displayof spring-flowering plants including camellias, bluebells, tulips,magnolias, acers, azaleas and narcissus. A traditional cream tea willround off your day!

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Great days out in April/May


MAYSUN 1 SOMETHING SPECIAL

THE STICKY FINGERS TOUR!All fares £59pp inc. adm. & 2 course lunch

Route 4d plus Buckden

A terrific treat for all Rolling Stones fans – lunch at Bill Wyman’sSticky Fingers Restaurant in Kensington followed by a trip to theRolling Stones EXHIBITIONISM at London’s Saatchi Gallery.As well as over 500 important and unseen artefacts from theband’s personal archives, the exhibition will take you through theirfascinating, fifty year history, embracing all aspects of art & design,film, video, fashion, performance, rare sound archives and ofcourse, at the heart of it, the Stones’ musical heritage that tookthem from just a hard working London blues band in the early1960’s, to cultural icons adored by millions. If you want‘Satisfaction’ this is a must-see event!

MON 2 SOMETHING SPECIALKENT’S ‘HELLFIRE CORNER’ &THE BATTLE OF BRITAIN MEMORIAL

All fares £60pp inc. guided tour & 2 course lunchRoute 7 plus Huntingdon

A chance to visit the new ‘Scramble Experience’ at The Wing at theBattle of Britain Memorial on the Kent Coast. Your expert guide willtake you on a tour of coast and country, telling the story of the menof Fighter Command who fought so tirelessly and so heroically tokeep our country safe. ‘The Few’ are honoured with a movingmemorial and The Wing is a brand new building, designed in theshape of a Spitfire wing. Inside, special effects portray something ofwhat it was like to serve in Fighter Command during 1940. Pleaselet us have your lunch choices when making your booking.Main courses; Grilled Salmon with Hollandaise Sauce, Coq au Vin orVegetarian Stroganoff. Dessert choices: Chocolate Brownie, FreshFruit Salad & Ice Cream or Strawberry Pavlova.

WED 20 HERTFORDSHIRE HILLS & ESSEXFARMLANDS ‘CREAM TEA’ TOUR

All fares £25pp inc. cream tea Route 7

Sit back and enjoy lots of lovely views on this spring ride throughsome unexpectedly pretty – and unspoilt – countryside as we tootledown to Saffron Walden (lunch at leisure here), then meander up hilland down dale in Hertfordshire, with its picturesque villages,hedgerows and open fields that seem to belong to a bygone age –which makes it essential to end the tour with a cream tea andwhere better than Jordans Mill, a unique, heritage attraction onthe banks of the River Ivel. You’ll have time to look round the MillGardens – and to pick up a packet of your favourite breakfastcereal in the Mill Store!

FRI 22 HARROGATE SPRING FLOWER SHOWAdult £42.00 • Senior £39.50 • Child £22.50inc. adm. Route 7a

SAT 23 STRATFORD-UPON-AVONAdult £20.00 • Child £17.50Seniors only £15pp Route 7b

“To be or not to be” in this lovely riverside town in honour of St.George’s Day and also the 400th anniversary of the birth of itsmost famous son, William Shakespeare – of course you must be!

WED 27 VINCENT & FLAVIA’S ‘THE LASTTANGO’ AT LEICESTER’SDE MONTFORT HALL

All fares £40pp inc. stalls ticket for this afternoon’s performanceRoute 4 plus Uppingham

THUR 28 BRYAN ADAMS ‘THE GET UP TOUR’AT MOTORPOINT ARENA NOTTINGHAM

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Great days out in MayTUE 10 LINCOLNSHIRE WOLDS

‘JOLLY FISHERMAN’ SPRING SPECIALAll fares £26pp inc. fish & chips for tea! Route 3a

Sit back and enjoy a lovely ride – and some pretty scenery –as we make our way first to Woodhall Spa, then across the Woldsfor a stroll along the prom at Skegness, where fish & chips willround off your day!

WED 11 BURY ST. EDMUNDSAdult £20.00 • Child £17.50 • Seniors only £15pp

Route 4d plus Huntingdon

Not only is today’s provision market, in this lovely town, one of themost successful, traditional street markets in the country, it alsohas one of the longest and most colourful histories, dating back tobefore the days of William the Conqueror!

THUR 12 CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANGAdult £45.00 • Senior/Child £42.50 inc. band A seat at thisafternoon’s performance Route 7 plus Buckden

One of the world’s favourite musicals is scheduled to ‘land’ in MiltonKeynes and will make a Truly Scrumptious outing with lots of laughsand favourite songs!

TUE 3 OUR POPULAR ‘COTSWOLDS SPECIAL’TO MORETON-IN-MARSH &BOURTON-ON-THE-WATER

Adult £25.00 • Child £22.50Special offer for seniors – £20 each! Route 4c

You’ll find the lively, Tuesday street market taking place in Moretonand the River Windrush meandering through Bourton is one of theprettiest street scenes in the country!

WED 4 CROMER & SHERINGHAMAdult £25.00 • Child £22.50Special offer for seniors – £20 each! Route 3b

It must be time for a trip to the sea to enjoy these two delightfulNorfolk resorts!

THUR 5 BRICK LANE MUSIC HALL‘ST. GEORGE’S DAY”AFTERNOON SHOW & TEA

Adult/Child £59.00 • Seniors only £55.00inc. show and afternoon tea Route 4d plus Huntingdon

SAT 7 EXPLORE ST. ALBANS!Adult £20.00 • Child £17.50 • Special offer fare of only£15pp for seniors Route 4d plus Buckden

Take advantage of our special offer fare to see what a fine citySt. Albans is – with an 11th century Abbey, Roman ruins and theadded attraction of one of the most colourful and vibrant streetmarkets in the south of England!

SUN 8 ROYAL WINDSOR &THE ROYAL RIVER CRUISE!

All fares £49.50pp inc. two cruises, morning coffee and cream teaRoute 7 plus Buckden

Cruise along the Thames – all the way from Runnymede toMaidenhead – passing through the pretty village of Datchet andOld Windsor, Boveney and Bray Locks and past Oakley Court andMonkey Island. Your day starts at Runnymede with a 1½ hour cruiseto Windsor (including morning coffee on board). Disembark for freetime in Windsor before rejoining the boat for the 3.45 pm sailingonward to Maidenhead, where our coach will be waiting for you.A cream tea, during the final leg of the cruise, will put the finishingtouch to this enjoyable day!

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Don’t miss our super selection of tours celebrating the 300thanniversary of Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown! The renowned landscapegardener changed the face of 18th century England, designing countryestates and mansions, moving hills and making lakes. His work can beseen at most of the great estates and you, too can enjoy his wonderfuldesigns on many of our day tours and holidays this year!

Day Tripswith Capabilities

Great days out in May


TUE 24 SOMETHING SPECIALHOLT & STODY LODGE GARDENS

All fares £30pp inc. adm & a cream tea Route 5b

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

THUR 26 CHELSEA FLOWER SHOWAll fares £67.50pp Route 7 plus Buckden

This departure is scheduled to arrive at 3.30 pm and depart at8.00 pm. NB No children under 5.

SAT 28 CHELSEA FLOWER SHOWAll fares £89pp Route 4d plus Buckden

This departure is scheduled to arrive at 11.30 am and depart at6.00 pm. NB No children under 5.

TUE 31 SUFFOLK LUNCH CRUISEAll fares £44pp inc. lunch, cruise & tea

Route 7 plus Huntingdon

Enjoy this leisurely cruise on the Deben Estuary (a Special ProtectionArea that lies within the Suffolk Coast & Heaths Area of OutstandingNatural Beauty) with an on board, informative commentary on theriver’s rich wildlife and history. Includes a one course, choice lunchat a local golf club, followed by the cruise during which scones,jam and butter will be served on board.

TUE 31 RHS WISLEY GARDENSAdult £37.00 • Senior £34.50 • Child £29.50inc. adm. Route 4d plus Buckden

One of the great gardens of the world, RHS Garden Wisley, hometo some of the largest plant collections anywhere on the globe, is adelight to visit all year round. Highlights include the Alpine DisplayHouses, planting, design and cultivation ideas for smaller gardens,the famous Mixed Borders and the low maintenance, prairie-styleplanting in the Glasshouse Borders.

TUE 31 SEASIDE SPECIAL TO SKEGNESSAdult £17.50 • Senior £15.00Children only £10.00 Route 5b

Why not take advantage of today’s special offer and book 4 seatsfor the price of 3?

THUR 12 SHOP TILL YOU DROP IN MILTON KEYNES!Adult £20.00 • Senior/Child £17.50 Route 7 plus Buckden

SUN 15 HAMPTON COURT PALACE & GARDENSAdult £41.50 • Senior £37.00 • Child £30.00inc. adm. Route 4d plus Buckden

The first of our 2016 day trips commemorating the 300thanniversary of the birth of ‘Capability’ Brown, the famous landscapegardener. He is believed to have planted The Great Vine at HamptonCourt during his time as Surveyor to George III’s Gardens andWaters! It’s the oldest plant in the garden and usually flowers inMay – although we make no promises and, in any event, there isso much more to see at this magnificent palace with itsspectacular gardens.

FRI 20 ‘MUSIC, MEMORIES & A TRIBUTETO THE RAT PACK’ AT MILLSTONES

Adults £47.50 • Senior/Child £45.00inc. 2 course lunch & entertainment Route 7a

Take a trip down memory lane and enjoy a delicious lunch, followedby an afternoon of cash bingo, music for dancing and sing-a-longsat the family-run Millstones Restaurant, near Harrogate, ending withtea/coffee and homemade cakes. Greatly enjoyed on previous visits!Please let us know your menu choice when making yourbooking. Main courses: Roast Beef with Yorkshire Pudding; Turkey,Ham & Leek Pie; Warm Salmon Salad. Desserts: Lemon Spongewith Custard; Sherry Trifle; Chocolate Brownie & Ice Cream.

FRI 20 HARROGATEAdult £25.00 • Senior/Child £22.50 Route 7a

SUN 22 ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENSAT KEW & KEW PALACE

Adult £39.50 • Senior £35.00 • Child £22.50inc. adm. Route 7 plus Buckden

Spring sees layers of colour spread across the Gardens.As wildlife returns and trees and flowers come alive, it's anenchanting time to visit Kew, with a photo opportunity at every turn.Look out for Kew’s iconic plants, like the Maidenhair Tree and theamazing Pagoda Tree.

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Great days out in JuneTHUR 2 WANDER AROUND WORCESTER!Adult £25.00 • Child £22.50Seniors only £20 each Route 7b

As well as being the home of Royal Worcester Porcelain and Lea &Perrins’ sauce, the delightful riverside city of Worcester lies at theheart of the Magna Carta trail as King John often visited theCathedral – and despite the city siding with the rebellious barons,he was buried there. His will is usually kept in the Cathedral Libraryand his effigy (the oldest royal effigy in England) is in front of theHigh Altar. The Cathedral Library looks after some of the relics fromhis tomb and documents from his reign are on display.

THUR 2 CAMBRIDGE FOR A TENNERAll fares £10pp – it’s a steal! Route 4d plus Huntingdon

FRI 3 SOMETHING SPECIALDOWNTON ABBEY COUNTRY

All fares £59pp inc. guided tour and 2 course carvery lunchRoute 4c

A lovely day out in the Oxfordshire Cotswolds, where many of theoutdoor scenes were filmed, with our friends at City & Village Tours.The day starts with lunch in a restaurant that has sweeping viewsacross the pretty Windrush Valley and our expert guide will thentake you on a tour of the Downton Abbey villages finishing with avisit to Yew Tree Farm, where Lady Edith’s daughter was lookedafter. Please note that Highclere Castle doesn’t form part of thetour but you will see where Mr. Bates went to work when he leftDownton, Mrs. Crawley’s house, the site of the Cottage Hospitaland the 12th century church that hosted several family funeralsand weddings. Along the way, our guide will also show you theRepatriation Memorial Garden where families gather when theirloved ones are brought home via Brize Norton.

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JUNEWED 1 CHATSWORTH HOUSE & GARDENS,

DERBYSHIREAdult £37.50 • Senior £35.00 • Child £29.00inc. adm. Route 7a

The magnificent home of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire hasbeen passed down through 16 generations of the Cavendish family.The house is renowned for the quality of its art, some of whichdates back 4000 years. There are masterpieces by Rembrandt,Reynolds and Veronese but also outstanding modern artists,including Lucian Freud, There are over 30 rooms to explore, fromthe magnificent Painted Hall to the regal State Rooms. In the GuestBedrooms, meet an Edwardian Lady's Maid who will be revealingthe secrets of her mistress’s suitcase of clothes! Outside are thespectacular gardens with the famous Emperor Fountain.

WED 1 ZSL LONDON ZOOAdult £39.00 • Senior £35.00 • Child £32.50


Find yourself face-to-face with an Asiatic lion in the amazing, new‘Land of Lions’, featuring an Indian high street complete with tuktuks! And, don’t miss the ever popular Gorilla Kingdom, PenguinBeach and the enchanting ‘In with the Lemurs’!

WED 1 BURY ST. EDMUNDS &LOVELY LAVENHAM

Adult £22.50 • Child £20.00 • Seniors only £15!Route 4d plus Huntingdon

Wander round the cathedral gardens or the bustling market inBury and then soak up the olde world ambience of Lavenham,with its wonderful old, timber-framed buildings and its magnificent‘wool’ church!

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Great days out in June


WED 15 ROYAL TUNBRIDGE WELLS &SISSINGHURST CASTLE GARDENS

Adult £38.50 • Senior £36.00 • Child £29.50inc. adm. Route 4d plus Huntingdon

Call into this well-known spa town on the way to the internationallyrenowned garden at Sissinghurst Castle, where the formal design ofsmall, enclosed compartments combined with lavish planting hascreated a wonderfully intimate atmosphere.

SAT 18 SOMETHING SPECIALBARRY MANILOW ‘ONE LAST TIME’AT BIRMINGHAM’S GENTING ARENA (NEC)

All fares £90pp inc. 2nd price seat Route 7b

SUN 19 TRANSPORT OF DELIGHTSIN LLANGOLLEN!

Adult £45.00 • Senior/Child £42.50inc. train ride, cruise & cream tea Route 4c

Free time for sightseeing, followed by a train ride from Carrog alongthe valley to Llangollen and then a one hour canal cruise over thefamous Pontcysyllte Aquaduct (with a Welsh Cream Tea served asyou sail) will make this a great day out!

SUN 19 BBC GARDENERS’ WORLD LIVE &SUMMER GOOD FOOD SHOW AT THE NEC

Adult £36.50 • Senior/Child £32.50 inc. adm. Route 7b

Be inspired by an amazing array of garden designs, equipment anddisplays; listen out for expert tips and don’t miss the new RoseFestival that will be taking centre stage in the Floral Marquee.

FRI 3 SUFFOLK ‘COAST & COUNTRY’FRAMLINGHAM & SOUTHWOLD

Adult £27.50 • Senior/Child £25.00 Route 7 plus Huntingdon

Enjoy a wander round the historic, market town of Framlingham, inthe heart of the Suffolk countryside The layout of the town centrehas changed little in hundreds of years, though some of thebuildings now serve different purposes! Then breathe in the sea airas you stroll along Southwold’s traditional pier!

FRI 3 SKIPTON, THE DALES & HARROGATEAdult £30.00 • Child £27.50Special senior fare £25! Route 7a

Stop in Skipton to browse the traditional market stalls – and maybeenjoy some tasty Yorkshire fish & chips? Then sit back and enjoy alovely, scenic drive through the lovely Dales, via Grassington andPateley Bridge, to the delightful spa town of Harrogate.

SAT 4 ROD STEWART AT NORWICHCARROW ROAD FOOTBALL GROUND

All fares £95pp inc. 2nd price tiered seat Route 3b

THUR 9 SOMETHING SPECIALSWAN LAKE AT THEROYAL ALBERT HALL

All fares £75 inc. rear stalls seat Route 4d plus Buckden

Dancers from English National Ballet perform in Derek Deane’scritically acclaimed production, which has been enjoyed by over500,000 people, since it premiered in 1997.

SUN 12 SOMETHING SPECIALTHE QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY LUNCH CRUISE

All fares £59pp inc. cruise & lunch Route 7 plus Buckden

Enjoy our 2 hour cruise along the River Thames, taking in so manyof London’s iconic sights and enjoying a delicious buffet lunchmenu, designed to commemorate this very special birthday.Main courses include Classical Chicken Supreme Elizabeth andDelice of Poached Scottish Salmon garnished Princess whilstdessert choices will include Queen of Puddings! You’ll also beoffered a cup of Darjeeling Tea, as favoured by HM The Queen!

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Great days out in June/JulyTUE 21 JUN STOKE & STOWEAdult £29.50 • Senior £27.00 • Child £23.50inc. adm. Route 7b

It’s impossible to have a programme of tours commemorating‘Capability’ Brown without including Stowe, for it was here thathe learnt his trade before moving on to transform the Englishcountryside and many aristocratic estates. Strong personalconnections to his life and patronage by Lord Cobham cementedhis place in Stowe’s history, which was also his first and only placeof employment. He sculpted the large Grecian Valley with views outto his parkland, with monumentally large temples sitting atop thehigh points whilst naturalising the shapes of the lakes and createda trick of the eye by using hidden and sunken Ha-ha walls to keepthe livestock out of the main garden whilst creating views thatappeared as one ongoing scene. There’s so much to see at Stowebut still time to stop off, en route, at the pretty, canalside village ofStoke Bruerne!

WED 22 LIONEL RICHIE AT SHEFFIELD ARENAAll fares £99pp inc. Zone A seating Route 7a

TUE 28 SAFFRON WALDEN & AUDLEY ENDAdult £33.00 • Senior £29.50 • Child £26.00 inc. adm.

Route 7 plus Huntingdon

After a lunchtime stop in the delightful market town of SaffronWalden, spend the afternoon at magnificent Audley End. This nobleJacobean mansion is one of the best places in the country todiscover how a thriving country house worked in days gone by andbrings to life the days when it was a decadent Victorian home forLord & Lady Braybrooke. The nursery rooms are particularlycharming, whilst the Service Wing presents an entirely different wayof life! Best of all, perhaps, are the beautifully landscaped grounds –a prime example of the work of the celebrated ‘Capability’ Brown.

THUR 30 JOSEPH & THE AMAZINGTECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT,MILTON KEYNES THEATRE

Adult £39.50 • Senior/Child £37.50inc. price band A theatre ticket Route 4d plus Buckden

One of our all-time favourite musicals – especially as X-Factorwinner, Joe McElderry is scheduled to play the lead role!

THUR 30 SHOP TILL YOU DROP IN MILTON KEYNES!Adult £20.00 • Senior/Child £17.50 Route 4d plus Buckden

JULYTUE 5 STILTON CHEESE & SWEET PEAS!Adult £25.00 • Senior £22.50 • Child £19.50inc. adm. Route 7a

Pick up a tasty Dickinson & Morris pork pie or a piece of perfectlyripe Stilton during this morning’s stop in Melton Mowbray (onmarket day). Then, ride across the Vale of Belvoir to visit EastonWalled Gardens during ‘Sweet Pea Week’! Over 100 types ofthese lovely, traditional cottage garden plants are displayedthroughout the garden and, along with over 50 varieties of roses,they fill the air with a heady perfume that will remind many of usof our childhood days.

WED 6 ‘THE MATLOCKS’Adult £20.00 • Child £17.50Seniors only £15 each! Route 4b

Seniors can take advantage of today’s special offer fare to visit theDerbyshire town of Matlock, where a traditional, outdoor markettakes place on Wednesdays. You’ll also find some quirky,independent shops and a great selection of places to eat here.We round off the day in the nearby spa town of Matlock Bath, whereyou might enjoy a stroll through the pretty, riverside gardens?

SUN 10 HAMPTON COURT PALACEFLOWER SHOW

Adult/Senior £55.00 • Child £27.50 inc. adm.Route 4d plus Buckden

Always one of the highlights of the gardening year! This year’sshow will include lots of ideas on how to make the most of yourgarden, including growing your own produce. NB Coach will departHampton Court at 6.00 pm. Travel only fare available if youprefer to visit the Palace itself or if you have your own ticket.

WED 13 SOMETHING SPECIAL‘THE SUNKEN CITIES: EGYPT’S LOSTWORLDS’ AT THE BRITISH MUSEUM

Adult £52.50 • Senior/Child £50.00 inc. adm. & guided tourRoute 7 plus Buckden

This major new exhibition (which the Museum is calling a‘blockbuster’!) tells the story of two Venice-like island cities thatsank beneath the blue waters of the Mediterranean coast, ofAncient Egypt, a thousand years ago and which were only recentlyrediscovered by underwater archaeologists. Precious artefacts ondisplay range from colossal statues to intricate gold jewellery, as wellas important loaned items from Egyptian museums. As an addedattraction, you’ll also have a fascinating ‘Lost & Found’ guided touraround the galleries with one of City & Village Tours’ expert guides.

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Great days out in JulySAT 23 SOMETHING SPECIAL

THE STICKY FINGERS TOUR!All fares £59pp inc. adm. & 2 course lunch

Route 7 plus Buckden

A terrific treat for all Rolling Stones fans – lunch at Bill Wyman’sSticky Fingers Restaurant in Kensington followed by a trip to theRolling Stones EXHIBITIONISM at London’s Saatchi Gallery.As well as over 500 important and unseen artefacts from theband’s personal archives, the exhibition will take you through theirfascinating, fifty year history, embracing all aspects of art & design,film, video, fashion, performance, rare sound archives, and ofcourse, at the heart of it, the Stones’ musical heritage that tookthem from just a hard working London blues band in the early1960’s, to cultural icons adored by millions. If you want‘Satisfaction’ this is a must-see event!

MON 25 BAKEWELL MARKET.Adult £20.00 • Senior/Child only £15pp! Route 7a

Take advantage of our special offer fare to visit another delightfulDerbyshire town, home of the Bakewell Pudding, on market day.

MON 25 SCHOOL HOLIDAY ‘FAMILY FAVOURITE’SPECIAL – GREENWICH

Adult £25.00 • Senior/Child £22.50 – or book 4 seats for theprice of 3 today! Route 4d plus Huntingdon

Take the (grand) children to the National Maritime Museum, saildown the river to the Thames Barrier, see the Cutty Sark, marvel atthe Painted Hall, wander through the park to the Royal Observatory,straddle the Greenwich Meridian Line – there’s more than enough todo here whatever your age!

TUE 26 ZSL LONDON ZOOAdult £39.00 • Senior £35.00 • Child £32.50


Find yourself face-to-face with an Asiatic lion in the amazing, new‘Land of Lions’, featuring an Indian high street complete with tuktuks! And, don’t miss the ever popular Gorilla Kingdom, PenguinBeach and the enchanting ‘In with the Lemurs’!


THUR 14 OXFORDAdult £23.50 • Senior/Child £21.00 Route 4c

The ‘City of Dreaming Spires’ is steeped in a rich and fascinatinghistory, home to 38 colleges, the Radcliffe Camera, the BodleianLibrary, the Ashmolean Museum, the Bridge of Sighs and, of course,Inspector Morse!

FRI 15 LOOK AT LINCOLN!Special offer £10pp! Route 2a

A chance to see the iconic poppies at Lincoln Castle perhaps?(Poppies: Wave is one of two sculptures created from the 2014poppy display at the Tower of London and will be at Lincoln Castlefrom 28 May – 4 September).

TUES 19 TRENTHAM GARDENS &SHOPPING VILLAGE, STOKE-ON-TRENT


According to Alan Titchmarsh, the award-winning gardens atTrentham are “one of the UK’s must-see gardens” and , recently,they were voted BBC Countryfile’s ‘Garden of the Year 2015’!The revival of the famous Italian Gardens, Rivers of Grass and theFloral Labyrinth were all designed by Chelsea gold-medal winnersand the show gardens offer inspiration on a more domestic scale.For 2016, the tercentenary of ‘Capability’ Brown will be marked withnew plantings around the lake, which he designed. You also havethe opportunity to visit the adjacent Shopping Village – and to takethe Barefoot Walk! Strip off your shoes and socks and tantalise yourtoes with an array of testing textures including mud, bark, babblingstreams, grass and pebbles. It’s great fun – and said to betherapeutic too – apparently, as you walk you will be improving yourhealth and vitality, using the historic principles of Sebastian Kneipp.Shoe lockers and foot showers are available!

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Great days out in JulyTHUR 28 WOBURN SAFARI PARKAdult £39.50 • Senior £33.50 • Child £29.50 inc. adm.


Get closer to the animals during our drive through the park, thentake a stroll through Desert Springs, home to the mischievousmeerkats, yellow mongoose and African crested porcupines beforemeeting Albert the tortoise – and other animals – in the CloseEncounters section of the park!

FRI 29 WROXHAM & EAST RUSTON GARDENSAdult £33.50 • Senior £31.00 • Child £23.50inc. adm. Route 5b

East Ruston Old Vicarage is one of the most remarkable andenjoyable gardens made in recent years – and a veritable feast offormal design, and decorative exuberance. It’s located quite close tothe sea and well protected from the full blast of the wind by densewind breaks, making it possible to grow remarkably tender plants.There are walled and hedged compartments which vary in moodfrom cool formality to explosions of colour and form. Sculptures,lavishly planted pots and finely detailed walls and gates also playtheir decorative part – and there’s an excellent tearoom! En routewe call at Wroxham, the capital of the Norfolk Broads – and weare able to offer a fare only if you would prefer to spend the dayhere, even though we think you might be sorry to miss thesebeautiful gardens!

FRI 29 SEASIDE SPECIAL TO SKEGNESSAdult £17.50 • Senior £15.00Children only £10.00 Route 3a

Why not take advantage of today’s special offer and book 4 seatsfor the price of 3?

SUN 31 SOMETHING SPECIALFLYING SCOTSMAN &THE SHILDON SHED BASH

Adult £30.00 • Senior/Child £27.50 inc. adm. Route 7a

This event at Shildon’s National Railway Museum is inspired bythe famous ‘Shed Bashes’ of the 1950’s and 1960’s, when avidtrainspotters would visit a railway shed by fair means or foul, andtry to see every locomotive in it. Trainspotters would call seeingFlying Scotsman at Shildon a ‘rare cop’, as it wouldn’t usually visitthere! Following a decade-long restoration, Flying Scotsman isnow appearing as No. 60103 in BR Green, as it was when it wasretired by British Railways in 1963. It will be in light steam for theevent and joined by other guest locomotives in liveries from thesame period.

TUE 26 MIDSOMER MURDERS!All fares £59pp inc. guided tour & 2 course lunch in ‘Causton’


Filming for this popular TV series has taken place at over 200locations, mainly in Bucks, Oxon and Berks. Our expert guide willlead us through many of the pretty towns and villages where somany dastardly deeds have been committed by the residents ofCauston and the surrounding area! You’ll visit Causton itself (it’sactually Henley-on-Thames) and many more well-known locationslike The Lee (where Joyce Barnaby does her painting), LittlewickGreen (murder at the cricket match and several more!), Bledlow(home to the ‘Secret Garden’) as well as driving along one of themost beautiful stretches of the Thames Valley.

TUE 26 SEASIDE SPECIAL TO GREAT YARMOUTHAdult £25.00 • Child £22.50Seniors only £20 each! Route 5b

Take your bucket & spade for an afternoon on the beach orcomfortable shoes for a stroll along the long, level prom or a visit tothe award-winning Tide & Time Museum!

WED 27 SANDRINGHAM FLOWER SHOWAdult £29.00 • Senior £27.50 • Child £17.50inc. adm. Route 3b

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 programme ofarena events, this charming local show, held on the HM The Queen’sNorfolk estate, is always popular.

WED 27 ROYAL LEAMINGTON SPA &BEAUTIFUL BROADWAY

Adult £25.00 • Senior/Child £22.50 Route 4cWide boulevards, Georgian and Edwardian architecture andexpansive, award-winning parks provide a sophisticated backdropto Leamington town centre where you’ll find a treasure-trove ofindependent, specialist boutiques (as well as all the national chains).More beautiful buildings await in the historic Cotswold village ofBroadway, where the pretty High Street is lined with horse chestnuttrees, period houses and picturesque, honey coloured, Cotswoldstone cottages.

THUR 28 CROMER & BLICKLING HALLAdult £37.50 • Senior £35.00 • Child £22.00inc. adm. Route 3b

Enjoy a stroll by the sea in Cromer before our afternoon visit tothe nearby Blickling Estate, where the glorious, stately mansion(birthplace of Anne Boleyn) is surrounded by beautiful gardenswhich are noted for their colourful and formal topiary.

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Great days out in August


THUR 4 CROOME PARKAdult £35.00 • Senior £32.50 • Child £27.50inc. adm. Route 7b

‘Capability’ Brown’s first commission, which involved relocating anentire village, replacing a church and creating a lake! The NationalTrust have spent the last 17 years restoring this great, landscapegarden but there’s so much more to see as well. There are now fourfloors open in the Palladian mansion, including the grand rooms onthe ground floor and the maze of servants’ quarters in the basementplus did you know that Croome was a secret airbase during WW2?Find out all about the lives of the thousands of people who workedhere, testing radar, during those times. Finally, don’t miss thespecial Grayson Perry tapestry exhibition. To quote from the NationalTrust website: “Expect the unexpected. Incredible innovation,devastating loss, remarkable survival and magnificent restoration.All in one place.”!

SUN 7 BBC COUNTRYFILE LIVEIN THE GROUNDS OF BLENHEIM PALACE

Adult £47.50 • Senior £43.00 • Child £35.00inc. event adm. Route 4c

If you‘re a fan of Countryfile, you won’t want to miss this exciting,informative, new event featuring the show’s presenters, live arenaperformances, talks, hands-on activities, rare breeds and otheranimal displays, farming in action as well as food and craftproducers. (Please note that your ticket for the event does notinclude admission to Blenheim Palace but you are able togain entry by payment of an additional fee upon arrival).

SUN 7 WHITBY & ROBIN HOOD’S BAYAdult £30.00 • Senior/Child £27.50 Route 7a

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!

MON 8 CAMBRIDGE FOR A TENNERAll fares £10pp – no wonder these trips usually sell outvery quickly! Route 7 plus Huntingdon

TUE 9 SEASIDE SPECIAL TO SCARBOROUGHTHE ORIGINAL RESORT

Adult £30 • Child £27.50Special offer seniors only £25 each! Route 4

Did you know that Scarborough became known as probably theworld’s first seaside resort back in the 1600s, when the health-giving properties of the Spa waters were discovered – and thatbathing machines were first seen here or that two of the world’sfirst purpose-built hotels, The Grand and The Crown, were builthere? Come and find out why visitors have been flocking to thispopular resort for over 400 years!

AUGUSTTUE 2 OUR POPULAR ‘COTSWOLDS SPECIAL’

TO MORETON-IN-MARSH &BOURTON-ON-THE-WATER

Adult £25.00 • Senior/Child £22.50 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 2 CROMER & SHERINGHAMAdult £25.00 • Senior £22.50Special offer child fare only £15! Route 5b

A chance to enjoy time in these two delightful Norfolk resorts!

WED 3 SOMETHING SPECIALTHE SAVILL GARDEN &THAMES RIVER CRUISE

All fares £55pp inc. admission to the gardens, river cruise, lunchand tea! Route 4d plus Buckden

A lovely day out featuring the beautiful rose gardens at The SavillGarden in Windsor Great Park, lunch in The Savill Building and thenan afternoon cruise between Runnymede and Windsor withafternoon tea served as you sail – and superb views of WindsorCastle from the river.

THUR 4 SOMETHING SPECIALIPSWICH – ON THE WATERFRONT

Adult £55.00 • Senior £49.50 Child £45.00inc. cruise & afternoon tea Route 4d plus Huntingdon

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.

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Great days out in AugustTUE 9 BEDFORD & WREST PARKAdult £29.00 • Senior £26.00 • Child £22.50inc. adm. Route 7 plus Buckden

Wrest Park is an exceptional rarity – a magnificent early 19thcentury house set in an outstanding, restored, garden landscapeoriginating in the 17th century. The house itself is remarkable, anear unique example of 19th-century English architecture followingthe style of an 18th-century French chateau, whilst the grounds area glorious amalgam of three centuries of English garden designcontaining one of the few remaining formal gardens of the early18th century as well as landscaping by ‘Capability’ Brown.Wrest Park is also home to archaeological treasures from EnglishHeritage sites all over the country and the first 20 customers tobook this outing will be eligible to have a FREE 30 minute ‘behindthe scenes’ Uncovered Treasures guided tour!

WED 10 LOUTH & MABLETHORPEAdult £20.00 • Child £17.50Seniors only £15 each Route 3a

Find out why Louth was voted BBC Countryfile’s favourite markettown in 2012 – and on a market day – and then enjoy a stroll alongthe beach in nearby Mablethorpe!

WED 10 PRINCESS POCAHONTAS‘CARRY ON CRUISING’!

Adult £59.00 • Senior £54.00 • Child £49.00inc. cruise, with commentary Route 4d plus Huntingdon

Sail along the River Thames all the way from Gravesend to centralLondon, passing world famous landmarks. The crew’s knowledge ofthe Thames will provide you with a fascinating trip whilst you cruisepast Tilbury Docks, under the QE II Bridge and through the ThamesBarrier to Greenwich, Docklands and Canary Wharf before passingthrough Tower Bridge. See the Tower of London, HMS Belfast, theGlobe Theatre, St Paul’s Cathedral, Tate Modern and the NationalTheatre to name but a few! At Westminster Bridge are Big Ben andthe Houses of Parliament and, if time and tide allow we cruise on,passing Lambeth Palace and the Tate Britain to Chelsea beforeturning round and sailing back to Greenwich, Tilbury and Gravesend.Please let us know if you would prefer to disembark at Greenwichwhere you’ll have around 2½ hours free time before PrincessPocahontas returns to collect you.

THUR 11 SOMETHING SPECIALBRIGHTON�S i360 & AFTERNOON TEAAT THE HILTON

All fares £59pp inc. adm. & afternoon tea Route 4d

A trip to the seaside with a difference! Not only will you be able todip your toes in the water, but you’ll also get a bird’s eye view of thesea and Brighton’s ‘Lanes’ from the resort’s brand new attraction,the i360. You’ll glide to the top of the tower on board the world’sonly vertical cable car and then enjoy spectacular panoramas thatstretch for as far as 26 miles! Later, round off the day with adelicious afternoon tea, with sandwiches, cakes and scones, at thenearby Hilton Hotel.

FRI 12 THE FESTIVAL OF QUILTS, NECAdult £32.00 • Senior £29.50 • Child £23.50inc. adm. Route 4c

Following numerous requests, we’re delighted to feature this show!See up to 1000 quilts entered into the competition by quilters fromevery corner of the globe, more than 25 curated galleries fromleading quilt artists and groups, over 300 companies sellingspecialist and hard-to-find supplies and a huge range of workshopsand masterclasses! Nowhere else in Europe will you find suchtalent, colour, creativity and passion for quilting under one roof!

SAT 13 SOMETHING SPECIALTHAMES SUMMER BBQ CRUISE& LONDON EYE

Adult/Senior £75.00 • Child £69.00inc. 2 course lunch, cruise & ride Route 7 plus Buckden

A great idea for summer and much enjoyed last year! Enjoy ourleisurely 2 hour lunch time cruise, passing some of London’s mosticonic sights whilst enjoying a freshly-cooked, on board barbecue andthen get a bird’s eye view of the London skyline from the London Eye!

SUN 14 YORKSHIRE DALES SCENIC TOURGRASSINGTON & KETTLEWELLSCARECROW FESTIVAL


Sit back and enjoy the stunning Dales scenery as we make ourway to the popular village of Grassington, in the heart of the Dales,and then on to picturesque Kettlewell, where you’ll find all sorts ofscarecrows popping up in gardens, open spaces, hidden cornersand even on the rooftops!

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SUN 14 EASTBOURNE ‘AIRBORNE’!Adult £30.00 • Child £27.50Seniors only £25 each Route 4d plus Huntingdon

Today’s visit to this popular south coast resort, coincides with theannual free air show so you can enjoy not only the sea air but alsothe spectacular aerobatics (including the famous Red Arrows),ground and arena displays and demonstrations.

MON 15 SOUTHEND-ON-SEA ONTHE ESSEX COAST

Adult £27.50 • Senior/Child £25 – OR Book 4 seats for theprice of 3 on this trip! Route 4d plus Huntingdon

See the longest pleasure Pier in the world in this popular Essexresort (Sir John Betjeman once said, “The Pier is Southend,Southend is the Pier”)! It extends more than a mile into the ThamesEstuary but you can take a train if it’s too far to stroll!

MON 15 ‘THE HARRY POTTER EXPERIENCE’AT WARNER BROS. STUDIOS

Adult/Senior £55.00 • Child £42.50inc. adm. Route 7 plus Buckden

The perfect school holiday treat for all ages!

TUE 16 SOMETHING SPECIALCONSTABLE’S STOUR VALLEY &AN ENGLISH COUNTRY GARDEN

All fares £55pp inc. morning coffee/tea & biscuits,guided tour, garden visit & a one course roast beef lunch

Route 4d plus Huntingdon

Once again, we’ve teamed up with City & Village Tours to bring youa special day out. You’ll meet one of their expert guides in EastBergholt, the birthplace of John Constable. After morning coffee,a short ride on the coach will take you to Flatford Mill and you’llsee that it looks very little changed from the time when it wasimmortalised on canvas by the artist. Lunch is in a country pub,back in East Bergholt and then you’ll visit the peaceful 20 acregarden and arboretum, East Bergholt Place. The garden benefitsfrom a mild, coastal climate as well as a woodland microclimateand, in summer, it’s a joy to see the rambling roses and glorioushydrangeas, alongside unusual shrubs and impressive topiary.There’s also an excellent, specialist plant centre in the Victorianwalled garden if you want to bring home a few mementos ofyour day!

TUE 16 SAFFRON WALDENAdult £20.00 • Child £17.50Seniors only £10pp Route 7 plus Huntingdon

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

WED 17 ALADDIN AT THE PRINCE EDWARDTHEATRE – SEE PAGE 3

WED 17 SOMETHING SPECIALBUCKINGHAM PALACESTATE APARTMENTSAND A GUIDED TOUR OF THE GARDENS

Adult £53.00 • Senior £49.50 • Child £42.50inc. adm. Route 4d plus Buckden

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,where this year’s special exhibition tells the story of HM The Queen’sreign in haute couture – ‘90 Years of Style from The Queen’sWardrobe’. Please book early to be sure of a place on this exclusivetour – final numbers are likely to be required by the end of May.

THUR 18 MOTOWN THE MUSICAL – SEE PAGE 3

THUR 18 THE BLACK COUNTRYLIVING MUSEUM, DUDLEY

Adult £35.50 • Senior £29.50 • Child £27.50inc. adm. Route 7b

Fans of Peaky Blinders will be particularly fascinated by our trip tothis award-winning, open-air museum which tells the story of life inthe ‘Black Country’ in days gone by. Learn what an important partthe area played in our industrial history or simply enjoy the nostalgiaof village life, the games we used to play and riding the trams –and look out for scenes from the TV series, especially around theMuseum’s Canal Arm!

SAT 20 SOMETHING SPECIALSEE THE CRUISE SHIPS ON THE SOLENT

All fares £55pp inc. cruise and ploughman’s mealRoute 4d plus Buckden

Cruise from Gosport to the Port of Southampton to view the visitingcruise ships, then follow them down Southampton Water beforeending with a grand tour of Portsmouth Harbour. Due in port todayare Azura, Emerald Princess and P&O’s stunning liner, Britannia.

SUN 21 HARROGATE AND EMMERDALE THE TOURPlease ask for details.

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THUR 25 SOMETHING SPECIALLONDON LUNCH CRUISE &HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT TOUR

All fares £75pp inc. lunch, cruise and tourRoute 4d plus Buckden

This very special day starts with a relaxing, 1½ hr cruise along theRiver Thames, with a 3 course set lunch served on board, and isfollowed by a fascinating audio tour of the Houses of Parliament.Always a popular choice!

THUR 25 ZSL WHIPSNADE ZOOAdult £33.00 • Senior £29.50 • Child £27.50inc. adm. Route 7 plus Buckden

The UK’s largest zoo is the perfect destination for a family outingduring the school holidays! It’s home to over 2,500 animals (manyof which are endangered species in the wild). Recent new exhibitshave been designed to create realistic environments to houseanimals like the elephants and rhinos – and don’t miss CheetahRock or walking on the lemurs’ island, where you can get seriouslyclose to these beautiful, ring-tailed creatures.

FRI 26 SEASIDE SPECIAL TO SKEGNESSAdult £17.50 • Senior £15.00 • Children only £10.00 –or book 4 seats for the price of 3 on today’s trip! Route 5b

TUE 30 MAKE IT MARGATE!Adult £30.00 • Child £27.50Seniors only £25 each! Route 7 plus Huntingdon

Find out why Margate has been making the headlines for all theright reasons recently! A fabulous sandy beach, a thriving caféculture, retro shops, a world class art gallery and the lovinglyrestored ‘Dreamland’, thought to be the oldest surviving amusementpark in Britain.

TUE 30 STRATFORD-UPON-AVONAdult £20.00 • Child £17.50 • Seniors only £15! Route 4c

SUN 21 SUFFOLK COAST SPECIAL TOSOUTHWOLD & ALDEBURGH

Adult £27.50 • Senior/Child £25.00Route 4d plus Huntingdon

MON 22 NORFOLK COAST SPECIAL TOCROMER & SHERINGHAM

Adult £25.00 • Senior £22.50 • Children only £15 each!Route 3b

TUE 23 SOMETHING SPECIALBUCKINGHAM PALACE &5 STAR AFTERNOON TEA

All fares £79.00pp inc. adm. & champagne afternoon teaRoute 7 plus Buckden

Our hugely popular and greatly enjoyed ‘Royal Tea Party’ ismarvellous value! After touring the sumptuous State Apartments atBuckingham Palace, you’ll enjoy a delicious champagne afternoontea, in the lap of luxury, at the 5 star Waldorf Hilton Hotel. In thisspecial birthday year, visitors to the Palace will be treated to afascinating special exhibition that looks back over 90 years offashion from HM The Queen’s Wardrobe!

WED 24 SYON PARKAdult £36.50 • Senior £32.50 • Child £27.50inc. adm. Route 4d plus Buckden

Another new tour inspired by this year’s anniversary of ‘Capability’Brown – the 100 acres of parkland at Syon is essentially thelandscape that he took over 20 years to create in the 18th century!Come and explore Syon Park’s spectacular Robert Adam interiors,see the extensive art collection, learn about the Percy family and thesignificant place Syon holds in history and see the gardens designedby ‘Capability’ Brown and the spectacular Great Conservatory. Syonis the last surviving ducal residence complete with its country estatein Greater London. It’s been owned by the Percy family for morethan 400 years and your visit will include a guided tour of the Dukeof Northumberland’s magnificent State and Private Apartments.

WED 24 BRIDLINGTON BY THE SEA(OR IS IT WALMINGTON-ON-SEA?)!

Adult £30.00 • Child £27.50Seniors special offer £25pp! Route 7a

Spend a day in ‘Brid’, with its picturesque harbour and busy marina– and see if you can recognise scenes from the recent Dad’s Armyfilm, when the town's cobbled High Street in the Old Town wastransformed into wartime Britain. Just ‘don’t panic’ if you see aHome Guard platoon marching along the sea front!



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WED 31 SOMETHING SPECIALHIGHGROVE HOUSE GARDENS

All fares £75pp inc. adm. & 2 course lunch Route 7b

A rare opportunity to enjoy not only a guided tour around the privategardens of Their Royal Highnesses the Prince of Wales and theDuchess of Cornwall but also a delicious 2 course lunch in TheOrchard Restaurant. NB Photo ID will be required on this tour.Early booking recommended as this was an early sell-outlast year – and also greatly enjoyed!

TUE 30 NORFOLK COAST &COUNTRY LUNCH TOUR

All fares £37.50pp inc. 2 course choice lunch Route 3b

A tasty lunch, followed by a ride through the pretty Norfolkcountryside to the coast, with an afternoon break at Wells-next-the-Sea. Please choose your menu when you make your bookingfrom Homemade Steak, Mushroom & Ale Pie or Breast of Chickenwith Bacon, Thyme & Mushroom Sauce or Smoked Salmon & PrawnRisotto with Garlic Bread & Mixed Salad. Dessert choices are VanillaCheesecake with fresh Banana & Butterscotch Sauce, LemonSyllabub with Raspberries or Eton Mess.

SEPTEMBERTHUR 1 SOMETHING SPECIAL

BUCKINGHAM PALACE STATEAPARTMENTS AND A GUIDED TOUROF THE GARDENS

Adult £53.00 • Senior £49.50 • Child £42.50inc. adm. Route 7 plus Buckden

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,where this year’s special exhibition tells the story of HM TheQueen’s reign in haute couture – ‘90 Years of Style from TheQueen’s Wardrobe’. Please book early to be sure of a place onthis exclusive tour – final numbers are likely to be requiredby the end of May.

THUR 1 SANDRINGHAM & HUNSTANTONSpecial end of school holiday offer for our Deeping,Stamford & Bourne customers – only £10pp for EVERYONE!

Route 5b

FRI 2 WARWICK CASTLE‘SCHOOLS OUT’ SPECIAL


Experience 1000 years of history at Warwick Castle – packed withthings to do, inside and out. Explore the battlements, towers,turrets, awesome interiors and the Great Hall, take part ininteractive attractions and walk-through adventures, see the dailyshows and activities (including a spectacular birds of prey display).Just be careful not to get lost in the World’s first Horrible Historiesadventure maze otherwise you’ll ruin this lovely end of schoolholiday adventure!

FRI 2 LINCOLN FOR A TENNERAll fares £10pp Route 6a

A last chance to see the poppies at Lincoln Castle perhaps?

And i t ’s not too ear ly to reserve your seat on thesetours for which bookings are now open!

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MON 5 SANDRINGHAM & HUNSTANTONSpecial end of school holiday offer for our Deeping &Peterborough customers – only £10pp for EVERYONE!

Route 3b

MON 5 CAMBRIDGE FOR A TENNERAll fares £10pp Route 4d plus Huntingdon

TUE 6 SOMETHING SPECIAL‘THE SUNKEN CITIES:EGYPT’S LOST WORLDS’AT THE BRITISH MUSEUM

Adult £52.50 • Senior/Child £50.00inc. adm. & guided tour Route 4d plus Buckden

This major new exhibition (which the Museum is already calling a‘blockbuster’!) tells the story of two Venice-like island cities thatsank beneath the blue waters of the Mediterranean coast of AncientEgypt a thousand years ago and only recently rediscovered byunderwater archaeologists! Precious artefacts on display range fromcolossal statues to intricate gold jewellery, as well as importantloaned items from Egyptian museums. As an added attraction,you’ll also have a fascinating ‘Lost & Found’ guided tour aroundthe galleries with one of City & Village Tours’ expert guides.

SUN 11 THE GLENN MILLER ORCHESTRAAT MILTON KEYNES THEATRE

All fares £40pp inc. top price ticket for this afternoon’sperformance Route 4d plus Buckden

Ray McVay invites you to experience a ‘feel for the forties’ as theworld’s greatest Big Band transports you back to the heady daysand music of the 1940’s. Click your fingers and tap your feet tofavourite tunes like – In the Mood, Moonlight Serenade, AmericanPatrol, Little Brown Jug, Tuxedo Junction and the song that becamepop history’s first gold disc, Chattanooga Choo Choo!

TUE 13 GUYS & DOLLS – SEE PAGE 3

WED 14 THE LION KING – SEE PAGE 3

SUN 18 BUCKINGHAM PALACESTATE APARTMENTS


Commemorate HM The Queen’s 90th birthday year with a visit tothe fabulous State Apartments at her London home! This year’sspecial exhibition focuses on 90 years of style from Her Majesty’swardrobe.

MON 19 ‘TWIST & SHOUT’AT WICKSTEED PARK

All fares £40pp inc. a set 2 course lunch (beef salad with newpotatoes followed by apple pie) and entertainment Route 7b

This new show is a nostalgic and fun-packed musical journey throughthe sounds of the 60’s. Featuring over 40 songs, four singers, twodancers and a live band, it’s sure to make you feel ‘Glad All Over’!

TUE 20 BUXTON & PEAK FORESTCANAL CRUISE & CREAM TEA

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

After a lunchtime break, in the spa town of Buxton, spend the afternoonon the canal boat ‘Judith Mary’, enjoying one of our most popular tours– a relaxing 2½ hour cruise along the beautiful Upper Peak Forest Canal– and possibly the most generous Afternoon Tea on our tourprogramme, with lashings (truly!) of sandwiches, cakes and tea!

THUR 22 HIDDEN HERTFORDSHIRE CANALCRUISE & LUNCH

All fares £45pp inc. cruise & 2 course choice lunchRoute 7 plus Buckden

Enjoy a tasty 2 course lunch at a waterside pub, followed by a 2½hour cruise meandering through pretty countryside around thehistoric town of Ware.

SAT 24 STEEL SATURDAY!!!Adult £29.50 • Senior/Child £27.00 inc. adm. Route 7a

Take a rail tour around one of Europe’s main steel producing centresat Scunthorpe and hear how Victorian ironmasters shaped the town.The tours are run by the Appleby Frodingham Rail PreservationSociety and include a train ride around the site, with commentarylasting about 1¾ hours and a visit to the loco sheds. A fascinatingtrip for the enthusiast – and greatly enjoyed on our previous visits!NB We call at Brigg for an early lunch and can offer fare onlyseats for anyone who would like to spend a day shopping inthis pleasant market town (and it is market day)!

SUN 25 SOMETHING SPECIALCARDIFF WATERFRONT & THE ROYAL MINT

Adult £42.50 • Senior £40.00 • Child £39.00inc. adm. Route 7b

Don�t miss this new tour to one of the UK’s newest and mostinteresting visitor centres, the Royal Mint! During your guidedfactory experience, you’ll enter one of the Mint’s manufacturingareas, see the striking hall where thousands of coins are produced24/7, learn about the history of the Mint, hear how a coin goes froma blank piece of metal all the way to a bank and so much more!Calls en route at Cardiff’s lively Waterfront, where you can see thecharming Norwegian church, the Welsh Parliament building and theamazing barrage across the Bay.

Great days out in September

Great days out in October & beyondTHUR 18 NOV BEAUTIFUL – SEE PAGE 3

TUE 22 NOV THE JOHN WILSON ORCHESTRA ATNOTTINGHAM’S ROYAL CONCERT HALL

All fares £70pp inc. top price tickets in the stallsRoute 7a plus Oakham

Please book early if you want to hear John Wilson’s handpickedorchestra perform their brand new show of musical masterpiecesfrom the movies.

THUR 24 NOV ‘THE NUTCRACKER’ ATMILTON KEYNES THEATRE

Adult £45.00 • Senior/Child £42.50 inc. top price ticket for theafternoon performance Route 4d plus Buckden

Over 100 dancers and musicians from the English National BalletCompany bring Nutcracker to life with exquisite dancing, beautifulsets and Tchaikovsky’s glorious score played live. A magicalpre-Christmas treat!

SUN 27 NOV BIRMINGHAM INTERNATIONALTATTOO AT THE BARCLAYCARD ARENA

Adult £47.00 • Senior £42.50 • Child £40.00inc. top price tickets Route 7b

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!

TUE 29 NOV ROD STEWART ATSHEFFIELD ARENA

All fares £110pp inc. Price Band A ticket Route 7a

FRI 2 DEC SOMETHING SPECIALCHRISTMAS LUNCH & ENTERTAINMENTAT MILLSTONES (NEAR HARROGATE)

Adult £49.50 • Senior/Child £47.50 inc. 3 course, pre-selectedchoice menu, entertainment and tea/coffee & cakes Route 7a

It’s never too early to reserve your place for this ‘Christmas Treat’that includes music, dancing, good food, good fun and, best of all,good company!

TUE 13 DEC ‘OH WHAT A CHRISTMAS CRACKER’AT WICKSTEED PARK

All fares £40pp inc. set 2 course roast turkey lunch, a greatafternoon’s entertainment and tea and cakes! Route 4c

OCTOBER & BEYOND TUE 4 SOMETHING SPECIAL

THE VULCAN EXPERIENCE!Adult £45.00 • Senior £40.00 • Child £37.50inc. adm. & 2 course lunch Route 4

See the world’s last flying Vulcan at the original RAF hangar inDoncaster where she was operational during the Cold War.Your visit will include a guided tour of the aircraft, with plenty ofphoto opportunities. Learn about the part played by this iconicbomber during the Falklands War – said to be the most daring raidsince the Dambusters – and of her role during the Cold War. Includeslunch at a local hotel before your visit. Always an early sell out!

SUN 9 OCT THE KNITTING & STITCHING SHOWAT ALEXANDRA PALACE


THUR 13 OCT THE SOUND OF MUSIC ATLEICESTER’S DE MONTFORT HALL

Adult £47.50 • Senior/Child £45.00 inc. top price theatre ticketfor this afternoon’s performance Route 7

One of the greatest musicals of all time returns to the stage in amagnificent new production. Fresh from her success on The Voicelast year, Lucy O’Byrne’s amazing vocal range makes her a perfectchoice for Maria. Book it now – it’s as easy as Do-Re-Mi!

WED 19 OCT SHOWBOAT – SEE PAGE 3

SUN 23 OCT BLACKPOOL’S WORLD-FAMOUSILLUMINATIONS


SUN 6 NOV CRAFTS FOR CHRISTMAS,HOBBYCRAFTS & ART MATERIALSLIVE AT THE NEC

Adult £32.00 • Senior £28.00 • Child £17.50inc. adm. Route 4c

Find everything you need for a creative Christmas under one roof –beautiful, unique gifts; festive food and drink, all the latest craftsupplies, workshops and demonstrations! Book a ‘fare only’ ticket ifyou would like to visit other exhibitions, like ‘Cake International –The Sugarcraft & Cake Decoration Show’.

Plus see page 3 for our superb value London show departures from an unbelievable £49.50pp


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Paignton & Dartmoor2 May x 5 days • £420Picturesque harbour, sandy beaches,iconic Victorian Pier!

Hythe & Kent9 May x 5 days • £5103 garden visits & heritage rail!

Steamed upin Scotland11 May x 5 days • £475Nostalgic steam journeys alongshimmering lochs.

Pembrokeshire &The Gower Peninsula15 May x 5 days • £395The wonderful scenery of Britain’s onlycoastal National Park.

Steaming throughthe Lake District23 May x 5 days • £520L’al Ratty Train & Ullswater lake bysteam boat!

Blankenberge &The Belgian Coast26 May x 5 days • £450Great value, seaside relaxation!

Dolomites & Lake Garda4 Jun x 8 days • £749Italy’s stunning Northern Alps. Includeslunches & free drinks each evening.

Llandudno & Snowdonia6 Jun x 5 days • £495Staying in the sweeping bay of Llandudno.

300 years of ‘Capability’ Brown9 Jun x 5 days • £495Stunning landscapes from Wiltshire,Blenheim & Longleat.

English Riviera13 Jun x 5 days • £495Watch the world go by from Torquay marina!

Belfast & Beyond19 Jun x 5 days • £525A ‘Titanic’ Tour!

Romantic Journeys of Scotland25 Jun x 8 days • £7254 beautiful rail journeys, a cruise onLoch Ness and unforgettable scenery!

Elegantly Sidmouth27 Jun x 5 days • £520Amazing scenery on the ancientJurassic Coast!

Austrian Alps3 Jul x 8 days • £799Mountain scenery and stunning views fromthe famous Silvretta Pass.

Scarborough &N. Yorks Moors10 Jul x 6 days • £550A favourite holiday destination for over400 years!

Bournemouth17 Jul x 6 days • £550Oh I do like to be beside the seaside!

Roman Baths &Gorgeous Gardens21 Jul x 5 days • £495Step back in time with a horse drawnbarge cruise!

Ayrshire & Arran25 Jul x 5 days • £475Whisky galore & an island adventure!

Isle of Wight30 Jul x 7 days • £640Time stands still on this stunning island.Hotel entertainment most evenings.

Cardigan Bay &Cambrian Mountains1 Aug x 5 days • £4504 star family owned hotel, red kites,the Elan Valley and pretty Aberaeron.


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The smal l pr int – things you need to knowCancellationsIf you need to cancel your booking, you shouldtelephone us as soon as possible. Cancellationswill only be accepted during office hours andcancellation charges are determined from the timeat which we receive written notification of thecancellation. You can either return your ticket to usby post or in person or send an email to confirmthe cancellation. We charge a fee to coveradministration and other costs and cancellationcharges are as follows:

Up to 48 hours before departure…20% of total paidLess than 48 hours before departure…50% of total paidLess than 24 hours before departure…No refund

In addition, no refund will be given for any prepaidmeal, theatre ticket, admission charges, etc. whichare included in the ticket price and not recoverableby us. On most tours, if your cancellation is mademore than four weeks before departure, you maybe able to change your booking to another day touron payment of a transfer fee of £1.50pp. You arealso welcome to pass on your ticket to a friend at noextra charge but it’s a good idea to let us know thatsomeone else will be travelling in your place.

We reserve the right to withdraw any excursion dueto lack of support or circumstances beyond ourcontrol. Any such cancellation would usually bemade no later than one week before departure and,in this instance, your fare would be refunded in fulland this would be the limit of our liability.

Child FaresUsually apply from ages 3 to 16 inclusive, but mayvary on some tours. Children under 3 can usuallytravel free if they do not require a seat on the coach.Under 16’s must be escorted by an adult.

Coach SeatingSeat numbers are usually allocated in order ofbooking but we hold two front seats for customerswho have a registered disability or hold a BlueBadge. We reserve the right to alter seatingarrangements if necessary.

Coach TicketsPlease hand your coach ticket to the driver whenyou board. Admission tickets for shows, concerts,etc. will normally be given to you by our driverduring the journey.

Departure TimesDuring the journey, our driver will announcedeparture times from each stop. Please make sureyou note these details carefully. If you are late,we will have to leave without you, to avoidinconvenience to the other customers. If that shouldhappen, we will not be liable for any costs you incur.

If you have given us your mobile phone number wewill always try to contact you. May we also suggestthat you keep a note of our phone number so thatyou can contact us in the event of any problem(our office number offers an alternative emergencynumber if you are calling out of hours)?

Health & SafetyIf you wish to board the coach with items other thannormal hand luggage or suitcases, please obtain ourconsent at the time of booking. We reserve the rightto refuse permission to board if we consider apassenger has any items or equipment that will bedetrimental to the health and safety of our staffand/or other customers. Our drivers are not allowedto take any action that may put at risk their health,safety, welfare or the legal requirements for a breakin duty. Smoking is not permitted on board.

Meeting FriendsWe always try to park in a convenient, centrallocation, whenever possible, but sometimesarrangements 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 mobilephone numbers?

Mobile PhonesIf you need to use a mobile whilst on the coach,please keep your conversation as quiet and as briefas possible to avoid distracting your driver and tominimise disturbance to other passengers.

PetsAssistance dogs are welcome on board our toursbut other animals are not allowed.

Senior FaresApply to all customers aged 60 or over.

Special Care for Disabled CustomersOn each tour, we hold two front seats for the use ofcustomers who have a Registered Disability or aBlue Badge (and their companion). However, someexcursions may involve long journeys or long walksand some visitor attractions (especially theatres)may have steps and no lift. If you tell us about yourdisability before you book, we will do our best tocheck that a tour is suitable for you. At your ownrisk, we are happy to carry a limited number ofwheelchairs, walkers and scooters, although theycannot be secured in the luggage compartmentnor can we be held responsible for any damage tothem. Wheelchair and scooter users must beaccompanied by someone who is able to takecharge of the chair (or scooter) and, whereappropriate, dismantle and reassemble it,disconnect any batteries and load it into the luggagearea. No individual piece of equipment should weighmore than 15 kgs and Schedule 3 scooters are notpermitted under any circumstances. Our drivers arehappy to provide general assistance but cannotprovide help that extends to the lifting and carrying

of any passenger or their wheelchair or scooter, norto act as carers.

Your HealthYou may wish to consult your doctor, beforeundertaking a coach journey of more than 3 hours,if you have ever had DVT or pulmonary embolism;a family history of clotting conditions; an inheritedtendency to clot; cancer, or treatment for cancer inthe past; undergone major surgery in the last 3months; had hip or knee replacement within thelast 3 months; ever suffered from a stroke, heart orlung disease.

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It is always our intention to operate an excursion inaccordance with the published itinerary, but wereserve the right to cancel or amend any excursion,should circumstances make this necessary, eitherprior to or during an outing. We cannot acceptliability for changes that are made necessary byevents or actions by persons beyond our control.

All arrangements made for meals, visits, theatre,etc., and for the use of road vehicles, trains, or anyother means of conveyance operated by persons orbodies other than ourselves, are made by us asagents for and on behalf of our passengers and onthe express conditions that we will not beresponsible for any loss, damage, injury, delays orinconvenience caused to or sustained bypassengers other than by the negligence of the Firmand its employees who are under the direct controlof the Firm. Any terms and conditions imposed bysuch other contractors through the Firm shall bebinding on the passengers as if they had directlycontracted such services. The allocation of theatreand event seats is at our discretion and maybesubject to change. We cannot guarantee specificlocations and theatre castings always remainsubject to change. No refunds will be given in theevent of anyone not appearing.

All special offers are subject to the Firm’s rules andconditions that are currently in force and our dayexcursions are operated subject to our standardterms and conditions of carriage, a copy of which isavailable from our office. We also reserve the rightto pass on any increases in costs that are outsideour control, e.g. VAT, fuel prices, etc.

ComplaintsWe very much hope you will enjoy all aspects of yourday tour with us, but should you have a complaintduring a tour, please inform our driver in the firstinstance so that he/she may do his/her best to assistyou. If you wish to make further representation onyour return, please write to us within 21 days afterthe date of travel. We will not respond to anycomplaints received later than this time.

GIFT VOUCHERSStruggling for ideas? Our gift vouchers,presented in a gift card wallet, make anideal present for special occasions.We have values of £1, £5 and £10 readyto send for the next birthday, anniversary,retirement or thank you that you havecoming up! Vouchers are available from our office or you can also orderthem by phone or email, using your credit or debit card and we will postthem immediately. Don’t forget, too, that many of our day trips (andholidays) make excellent presents – and we are very happy to offersuitable suggestions!

QUALITY COACH HIREWe welcome all types of coach hire enquiries– from local to national and internationaljourneys – and from special occasions (likeweddings) to regular bookings and contracthire. Tailor-made tours for groups are one ofour specialities and, as well as itinerary planning, we offer you a freebooking service for theatre tickets, meals, hotel accommodation, etc. –and, of course, your booking will be looked after with the same kind ofattention to detail and personal service that you enjoy as a holiday or daytour customer! Our large, modern fleet includes 22, 27, 49 and 53 seatcoaches and on board toilet, hot/cold drink service and air-conditioningare available on some vehicles. Our handpicked, professional driversundergo regular DBS checks and all our coaches are fitted with seat belts.We are also members of the BUSK Simply Safe scheme and are proudof being awarded the maximum six star rating for safety complianceunder their Benchmark scheme.

For a free quote for coach hire anywhere in the UK or Europe please call ourexperts on 01778 342224 or email [email protected] usually give a same day response for most enquiries.

JOIN OUR MAILING LIST/EMAIL LISTBy having your name and address included on our mailing list, you’llautomatically receive copies of our latest day tour and holiday brochures.If you’re not currently on our list, just call or email and we’ll be pleased toinclude you in all future mailings. Don’t forget our eNewsletter too,offering priority booking on new tours! You can also keep in touch byfollowing us on Twitter @shaws_coaches

TALK & SLIDE SHOWDo you belong to a local group looking for aspeaker for one of your meetings? One of themost experienced members of our tour drivingteam, Les Staniforth, and one of hiscolleagues, would be pleased to present anillustrated talk about our holiday and day tourprogramme (and a little bit of company history)at any mutually convenient time to any groupof 15 or more – and there’s no charge!We also have a presentation available for ourWW1 specialist tours.

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BOOK DIRECTOur Maxey office is open from 9.00 am - 5.30 pm Mondayto Friday (except Bank Holidays). You can either call intoour office, phone us on 01778 342224 or [email protected]. Make an instant booking,at no extra cost, with your debit or credit card (Visa,Visa Electron, Mastercard or Maestro) or we’ll hold yourreservation for five days if you prefer to post a cheque(payable to Shaws Coaches) to Shaws Coaches, 49 HighStreet, Maxey, Peterborough PE6 9EF. Please have yourmobile phone number handy, if you have one, as it ishelpful for us to have both your mobile and home numbers.If you have any questions about our trips or our holidays please do nothesitate to ask us for any further details you would like before makingyour booking.

BOOK AT YOUR LOCAL 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; Savvi 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 & BealesDepartment Store), Spalding Travel

Stamford Stamford Independent Travel,Tourist Information Centre

Uppingham Freeway Travel

Whittlesey Whittlesey Travel

Wisbech Co-op Travel, Holiday With Us

49 High Street, Maxey, Peterborough PE6 9EFemail: [email protected]

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FOR BOOKINGS RING 01778 342224

For bookings/enquiries call 01778 342224or email [email protected]

How to join yourAward-Winning Day Tour!

Route 7u Maxeyu Deeping (Barclays/Horsegate/

Thackers Way/Godsey Lane)u Northboroughu GlintonuWerrington (Centre)uWaltonu Pastonu Bretton (Centre)uWestwood (St. Jude’s)u St. Pauls Roadu Dogsthorpe Roadu Dogsthorpe (Central

Ave/Eastern Ave/Newark Ave)

u Eastfield Roadu Bishops Roadu Fletton Aveu Stangroundu Orton (Bushfield)

Route 2As Route 7 but in reverse order

Route 7a will also call atStamford Bus Station and theDanish Invader

Route 7b will also call atNorth Street, Oundle (ParishChurch Bus Stop)

Route 3u Maxeyu Deeping (Barclays/Horsegate/

Thackers Way/Godsey Lane)u Northboroughu GlintonuWerrington (Centre)uWaltonu PastonuWestwoodu Bretton (Centre/South Bretton)u Orton (Oundle Road/Bushfield)u Stanground

u Bishops Roadu Eastfield Roadu Dogsthorpe (Central

Ave/Eastern Ave/Welland Rd)u Eye

Route 3a will also call atSpalding Bus Station

Route 3b will also call atThorney

Route 4u Maxeyu Deeping (Barclays/

Horsegate/Thackers Way/Godsey Lane/Towngate East)

u Langtoftu Bastonu Thurlbyu Northorpeu Bourne (Elsea Park/Bus

Station/West Rd)u Toftu Carlbyu Essendineu Ryhall

u Stamford (Ryhall Rd/East St/Bus Station/Danish Invader)

Route 4b will also call atEmpingham, Whitwell andOakham

Route 4c will also call atEaston-on-the-Hill andCollyweston

Route 4d will also call atPeterborough Extra Services(A1/A605 junction)

Route 5u MaxeyuWest Deepingu Tallingtonu Uffingtonu Stamford (Bus Station/

East St/Ryhall Rd)u Ryhallu Essendineu Carlbyu Toftu Bourne (West Rd/Bus

Station/Elsea Park)u Northorpe

u Thurlbyu Bastonu Langtoftu Deeping (Towngate East/

Godsey Lane/Thackers Way/Spalding Road)

Route 5b also calls atDeeping St Nicholas andSpalding (Bus Station) butdoes not serve Thackers Way

Route 6u Maxeyu Deeping (Barclays/

Horsegate/Thackers Way/Godsey Lane/Towngate East)

uWest Deepingu Tallingtonu Uffingtonu Stamford (Bus Station/

East St/Ryhall Rd)

u Ryhallu Essendineu Carlbyu Toftu Bourne (West Rd/Bus Station)

Route 6a will also call atMorton

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

q Find your nearest convenient departurepoint on our pick-up routes!

Pick up points in Huntingdon (outsideDunelm Millshop in Ermine Street) orBuckden (outside the Lion Hotel in the

High Street) are offered on certain tours.

For customers in Stanground, we canoffer an additional set-down pointopposite the Fenman (on WhittleseyRoad) on routes 2, 3 and 7, which you

should request in advance whenmaking your reservation – but we

cannot pick up here.

In Stamford, the landlord of the DanishInvader (in Empingham Road) haskindly given permission for our

customers to use his car park in returnfor a small donation to his chosen

charity. Please put your donation in anenvelope, write your car registrationnumber on the envelope and post it

through the pub letterbox – and pleasebe sure to park your car at the back of

the pub.

We can also offer limited free parkingfacilities at our garage in Maxey, but

please remember that you park at yourown risk and you need to pre-book aspace at the time you make your

reservation.

If you would like further informationabout timings for any of our toursbefore you book then please ask –we are only too happy to help!

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