Wednesday 26th May
Mystery Trip
We don't know where we are going but we're going!
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Wednesday 2nd June
The Gower Coast & Mumbles
£21.00
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Wednesday 9th June
Sidmouth - Devon’s Floral Resort
£25.00
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Wednesday 30th June
Cotswold Curiosities
Three contrasting locations in the spectacular Cotswolds.
“All Saints Selsley”, the last of the great wool Churches unique in
that all its stained glass windows were designed by William Morris
and the Pre-Raphaelite Artists. Later visit Cheltenham and
historic Montpellier, a unique area constructed in 1843 - Britains first Shopping Mall. Our tour ends at Nature in Art Gallery and Museum
at the fine Georgian Mansion, Wallsworth Hall.
£37.50
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Wednesday 26th May
Mystery Trip
We don't know where we are going but we're going!
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Wednesday 2nd June
The Gower Coast & Mumbles
£21.00
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Wednesday 9th June
Sidmouth - Devon’s Floral Resort
£25.00
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Wednesday 30th June
Cotswold Curiosities
Three contrasting locations in the spectacular Cotswolds.
“All Saints Selsley”, the last of the great wool Churches unique in
that all its stained glass windows were designed by William Morris
and the Pre-Raphaelite Artists. Later visit Cheltenham and
historic Montpellier, a unique area constructed in 1843 - Britains first Shopping Mall. Our tour ends at Nature in Art Gallery and Museum
at the fine Georgian Mansion, Wallsworth Hall.
£37.50
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Wednesday 26th May
Mystery Trip
We don't know where we are going but we're going!
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Wednesday 2nd June
The Gower Coast & Mumbles
£21.00
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Wednesday 9th June
Sidmouth - Devon’s Floral Resort
£25.00
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Wednesday 30th June
Cotswold Curiosities
Three contrasting locations in the spectacular Cotswolds.
“All Saints Selsley”, the last of the great wool Churches unique in
that all its stained glass windows were designed by William Morris
and the Pre-Raphaelite Artists. Later visit Cheltenham and
historic Montpellier, a unique area constructed in 1843 - Britains first Shopping Mall. Our tour ends at Nature in Art Gallery and Museum
at the fine Georgian Mansion, Wallsworth Hall.
£37.50
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Tuesday 14 July … £29.50
MORETON IN MARSH CHARTER MARKET
The Charter Market granted in 1629 features a wide range of stalls set along the charming High Street. Also visiting Stow-on-the-Wold
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Monday 27 – Thursday 30 July … £319.50 (single room £419.50)
LIVERPOOL AND NORTHERN DELIGHTS
The City offers the opportunity to be transported back to the Swinging Sixties with its vibrant music scene. On Tuesday take a Beatles tour with a Blue Badge guide and visit Crosby Beach to see the spectacular sculptures by Antony Gormley, his work ‘Another Place’ consists of 100 cast-iron, life-size figures spread out along three kilometres of the foreshore, stretching almost one kilometre out to sea.
Visitors will be spoilt for choice with Liverpool’s exceptional museums, art galleries, shopping and dining experiences.
On Wednesday we travel to Salford Quays, Manchester and the opportunity for you to visit the Lowry Gallery and the Imperial War Museum North (entries inclusive).
Garden lovers will enjoy a visit to RHS Garden Bridgewater. The RHS’s newest garden continues to evolve with the contemporary Welcome Garden and the walled Paradise Garden with its inspiring blend of Mediterranean and Asiatic planting which leads to the Chinese Streamside Garden. (entry £17 RHS Members free)
The tour is based at the superb The Liner Hotel (3* B/B) in the heart of the city.
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Sunday 9 August … £69.50
KEW GARDENS
There’s so much to see and do at Kew Gardens. Summer is a special time, every corner is alive with colour. Stop at the Rose Garden to admire the colours and scents and be dazzled by the Great Broad Walk Borders. Explore the Princess of Wales Conservatory and take a tree-top walk. Step back in time and visit Kew Palace – home of George III
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Friday 14 – Tuesday 18 August … £599.50 (single room £724.50)
CITIES OF CULTURE
BRUSSELS CARPET OF FLOWERS
Our tour to Flanders features visits to exceptional Cities of Culture and Art including the unique Carpet of Flowers in Brussels.
- Brussels offers a mix of historic grandeur and futuristic buildings. Our coach tour visits the European Parliament Quarter, the Atomium, Parc de Brussels and Mont des Arts. Later you can visit the impressive Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert before viewing the spectacular Carpet of Flowers in the Grand Place which is considered to be the most beautiful Square in the World!
– Brugge, known as the Venice of the North with its web of canals, historic buildings, museums, galleries and chocolate shops is a unique destination. We feature a horse-drawn tour by historic tram visiting key locations and wonderful photo opportunities of the swans that swim serenely on the Lake of Love and the horse drawn carriages that wind their way from the Market Square and Belfry through the cobbled streets of the City.
- Kortrijk a unique UNESCO town with a host of attractions.
- Sluis, we cross the border into Holland to this charming town where you can enjoy boutique stores, cozy cafes and a relaxed scenic setting complete with Windmill.
- Lens the town was destroyed by 90% in the Great War and the majority of the architecture dates from the 1920s and includes a number of art deco buildings. The highlight of our visit will be to the former Miners’ Village which is now the location of the Louvre-Lens Museum. There are two gallery spaces in the museum displaying over 250 works of art from the Louvre in Paris (entry inclusive).
Travel via DFDS Dover to Dunkirk Ferry. Based at the superb Mercure Metropole Hotel Lille. 4* Deluxe. (BB)
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Friday 28 – Sunday 30 August … £239.50 (single room £299.50)
WINDSOR & LONDON GO AS YOU PLEASE
On Friday an extended visit to Royal Windsor where you can visit the Castle, Saville Gardens (entry fees extra), take a Thames River Cruise or stroll to nearby Eton with its famous college, charming antique shops, galleries and cafes
On Saturday and Sunday we feature a London coach tour and the opportunity to visit locations of your choice including the Kensington Museums, Imperial War Museum and the famous Art Galleries. For theatre-goers, you may wish to attend matinee performances of your choice (extra cost). The tour is based at the popular 4* Holiday Inn Heathrow and includes English breakfast and Dinner on both evenings.
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