Day Trips - Blue Route

COVE, FARNBOROUGH, FRIMLEY, FRIMLEY GREEN, MYCHETT, ASH, ALDERSHOT, FLEET, YATELEY, SANDHURST, CAMBERLEY, BAGSHOT

spring in the cotswolds with two course lunch

Price - £59.00 includes 2 course lunch Tuesday 25th March Routes y4

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As we welcome spring to the Cotswolds, join us for a 2-course carvery 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.

broadway & steam in the cotswolds

Price - £59.00 includes train Saturday 5th April Routes Y3

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Often referred to as the ‘Jewel of the Cotswolds’, Broadways pretty High Street is lined with horse chestnut trees and includes a mixture of period houses & picturesque honey coloured Cotswold stone cottages. In the afternoon we join the Gloucester Warwickshire Steam Railway in Broadway on this heritage railway to Cheltenham Racecourse.

lyndhurst and exbury gardens

Price - £47.00 includes admission & train Thursday 10th April Routes |B4

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A morning stop in Lyndhurst, the largest village in the New Forest, before we travel to Exbury Gardens, which is world famous for the Rothschild collection of Rhododendrons, Azaleas and Camellias. We include a delightful journey aboard the narrow-gauge steam railway.

arundel castle & tulip festival

Price - £59.00 includes admission Castle, Keep & Gardens. Wednesday 16th April Routes |X4

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Be immersed in a sea of colours as the festival features over 120 varieties of tulips meticulously planned by the castle’s acclaimed Head Gardener and planted by his dedicated team. There’s a dazzling spectacle of over 100,000 tulips, transforming the grounds into a mesmerizing canvas of hues and beauty as the dormant bulbs, hidden beneath the earth during winter, burst into bloom.

deal & sandwich

Price - £35.00 Saturday 19th April Routes |C3

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Quirky and charismatic, Deal boasts an award-winning high street of independent shops, a pebbly beach dotted with fishing boats and beach huts and an unspoiled seafront graced by bespoke bistros and historical buildings. The former Cinque Port of Sandwich, once described as “the completest medieval town in England”, is full of hidden gems. Follow the historic Town Trail along ancient walls, past Norman churches and through winding streets to browse boutiques for antiques, gifts and curios. Uncover the fascinating origins of Sandwich at the Guildhall Museum, where the town’s own Magna Carta and Charter of the Forest are on display.

a day in weymouth

Price - £35.00 Wednesday 23rd April Routes |D3

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Weymouth, ideally situated on the picturesque south coast of Dorset, this seaside town has remained one of the UK’s top destinations. With beautiful golden sands, safe shallow waters and pretty harbourside.

Torvill & dean,our last dance,world resorts arena

Saturday 26th April 2025 Price - £96.00 Includes Coach travel & Ticket. 19.30 evening performance. Express route… Farnborough Station, Aldershot, Fleet, Yateley Waitrose , Sandhurst Library & Bagshot. Home around midnight. Seated tickets in Block 3, Rows Q R S T , Block 4 Rows S T.

Join British ice skating legends Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean as they embark on their last ever UK tour together, Torvill & Dean: Our Last Dance. A tribute to their half-century legacy, this brand new show will give audiences a unique opportunity to experience and celebrate their iconic partnership for one last time in an arena spectacular. See them in action as they reflect on their illustrious career, writing the final chapter in what has been a truly remarkable story in British sport. SORRY, SOLD OUT

fish, chips and sea

Price - £47.00 includes fish n chip lunch Monday 28th April Routes |B4

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A mystery drive to the coast with an included fish n chip lunch, plus free time to enjoy a popular coastal resort.

burley and exbury gardens

Price - £47.00 includes entrance and train ride Monday 5th May Routes |D4

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We begin in the New Forest village of Burley, with its tea rooms, gift shops, art galleries – even a cider farm. Burley features everything you would expect from a traditional New Forest village. Oozing old world charm, with ponies and cattle roaming around the village and pretty thatched cottages. We continue to Exbury Gardens, world famous for the Rothschild collection of Rhododendrons, Azaleas and Camellias. Included is a delightful 20-minute journey aboard the narrow gauge steam railway.

hidden hearts & lea valley river cruise with 2 course lunch

Price - £79.00 includes lunch & cruise Thursday 8th May Routes |X5

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We travel to the lovely town of Ware, where we enjoy a 2-course lunch at the Waterside Inn. After lunch we board the boat directly from the restaurants private garden terrace for our 150 minute fully guided cruise along the picturesque flood plains of the River Lea to Hertford. The River Lea with its abundance of wildlife connects these two historic towns.

‘death comes to pemberley’ @ the mill at sonning

Price - £109.00 includes 2 course lunch, central seating. Matinee performance Sunday 11th May Routes |X7

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In this world premiere, the idyllic estate of Pemberley, home to Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy from Jane Austen’s iconic “Pride and Prejudice” becomes the stage for a chilling mystery, imagined by one of Britain’s finest ever crime novelists, P.D. James. The celebrated ‘Queen of Crime’ was the creator of much-loved detective Adam Dalgleish, featuring in fourteen novels and a TV series. Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy are happily settled into married life. As preparations are underway for an annual ball, the tranquil atmosphere is shattered by the sudden arrival of Lydia Wickham, Elizabeth’s flighty younger sister, who brings with her news of a murder in the nearby woods. Lunch is taken in the Mill restaurant before the show. Please be aware that the Mill is an old building and steps will be encountered

warners sinah warren, lunch & entertainment

Price - £68.00 includes drinks on arrival , lunch & show Wednesday 14th May Routes |Y5

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Over the South Downs to Hayling Island, where we include a 3-course carvery lunch served with tea/coffee, followed by Warners top class entertainment

the spirit of water, festival of flowers salisbury cathedral

Price - £49.00 includes entrance Thursday 15th May Routes |D6

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After free time in Salisbury, we visit Salisbury Cathedral for the 2025 Flower Festival, The Spirit of Water. The cathedral is filled with stunning floral arrangements made of more than thirty thousand blooms which adorn the cathedral’s interior. The festival takes its inspiration from water in all its different forms – rain, water, ice and more.

‘oliver’ the musical with 2 course lunch

Price - £114.00 includes 2 course lunch,& stall ticket. Matinee performance Wednesday 21st May Routes |X7 Home around 19.00 Booking Note / Check Meeting Points Here 

We start our visit to London with a fish and chip lunch with dessert at Kennedys before travelling to the Gielgud Theatre for the matinee performance of ‘Oliver’. The orphaned Oliver escapes the harsh Victorian workhouse and takes refuge in London’s murky underworld with the wily gang leader Fagin and his team of resourceful pickpockets led by the Artful Dodger. He finds a friend in the kind-hearted Nancy and when he’s wrongly arrested for stealing, Oliver meets an unexpected saviour; but is happiness truly within his grasp? With a sensational score, including Food Glorious Food, Consider Yourself, You’ve Got to Pick-a-Pocket or Two, I’d Do Anything, Oom Pah Pah, As Long As He Needs Me and many more, the Olivier, Tony and Oscar-winning masterpiece vividly brings to life Dickens’ ever-popular story of the boy who asked for more.

lewes & seaford

Price - £33.00 Friday 23rd May Routes |C4

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Over the South Downs to East Sussex and a visit to Lewes with its castle and Georgian buildings, followed by a visit to Seaford with its pleasant promenade, colourful beach huts and cafes

avon river cruise & afternoon tea

Price - £64.00 includes river cruise & cream tea Tuesday 27th May Routes D5

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A late morning arrival in Bristol with time to look around before joining our cruise boat in the floating harbour. Leave the city behind and travel upstream onto rural stretches of the beautiful Avon. Cruise through picturesque woodland and past Eastwood Farm Nature Reserve, keeping your eye out for herons and kingfishers. Take in the sights and hear about Bristol’s rich maritime history as you cruise along on the original course of the Avon while enjoying afternoon tea with all the trimmings

brighton

Price - £33.00 Saturday 31st May Routes B4

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Ever since George IV fell in love with Brighton back in the 18th century, the city has been a magnet for visitors in search of fun and fresh sea air. With its majestic Regency squares and crescents, iconic Royal Pavilion. Explore the Victorian history and modern-day delights of Brighton Palace Pier, search the boutiques of its quaint shopping street, or experience a bird’s eye perspective of the coastline from 450ft above the ground, on Brighton i360.

swanage & steam

Price - £44.00 Tuesday 3rd June Routes D4

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The Victorian seaside town of Swanage is known for its award winning beaches and stunning views of the surrounding countryside. Whether you’re looking to relax on the beach, enjoy a meal in one of the many restaurants and cafes, drink in one of the local pubs or bars, Swanage has something for everyone. Leaving Swanage we join the Swanage Steam Railway, for a single journey to Norden Station where our coach will be waiting to take us home.

compton acres & poole harbour cruise

Price - £55.00 includes admission & cruise Monday 9th June Routes B3

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Constructed in 1920 by Mr Thomas Simpson, Compton Acres today is acknowledged as one of the finest privately owned gardens in England. Explore over 10 acres of horticultural heaven, relax in their charming Café & Tea Rooms, browse the treasures in their Gifted Moment Store or delve into the exciting world of plants within their Plant Centre. In the afternoon we travel to Poole Quay and board the Dorset Queen for a harbour cruise

rye market and hastings

Price - £34.00 Thursday 12th June Routes C3

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Rye’s ancient medieval streets are clustered around a sandstone hillside, overlooking the meandering River Rother and Romney Marsh. The towns market has been a tradition in Rye for over 150 years, set in two acres of level ground. In the afternoon we make our way to the seaside town of Hastings

bluebell railway & NT sheffield park gardens

Price - £67.00 NT members £51.00 Monday 16th June Routes C5

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To Sussex and a steam train ride on the famous Bluebell Railway to East Grinstead and return, travelling through 11 miles of stunning scenery. Followed by a nearby visit to Sheffield Park Gardens. The Grade I listed garden is a horticultural work of art formed through centuries of landscape design, with influences of ‘Capability’ Brown and Humphry Repton. Four lakes form the heart of the garden, with paths circulating through the glades and wooded areas surrounding them.

arundel and the corpus christi carpet of flowers

Price - £34.00 Wednesday 18th June Routes X4

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Over the South Downs to Arundel and the Corpus Christi Carpet of Flowers. For over 140 years, Arundel Cathedral has celebrated the feast of Corpus Christi with a magnificent festival of flowers, featuring a world-famous Carpet of Flowers in the central aisle of the cathedral. There will also be time to enjoy the town, river and castle, shops and tea rooms before we head home.

scenic drive around the isle of wight

Price - £59.00 includes ferry Saturday 21st June Routes Y3

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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.

eastbourne & birling gap

Price - £34.00 Monday 23rd June Routes A4

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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.

blenheim palace flower festival

Price - £73.00 includes entry to Palace, Park & Gardens Friday 27th June Routes Y4

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Blenheim Palace is home to the 12th Duke and Duchess of Marlborough and their family and is the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill. Discover your favourite plants, flowers and an array of gardening goodies. No keen gardener can visit the Blenheim Palace Flower Show without a stroll along the Main Shopping Arcade, filled with a range of horticultural essentials.