Day Excursions Listing

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Clumber Park & Nottingham

Saturday 15th Oct 2011

Clumber Park was once the country estate of the Dukes of Newcastle. Although the house no longer exists the walled kitchen garden, Gothic Revival chapel and the lake and lakeside walks remain. We travel to Nottingham, with its 17th century mansion, now a museum, on the site of the Norman Castle. It is, of course, famous for its links with Robin Hood as well as for its lace making industry. There is a wide range of shops both chain and individual

£19.75 per person, Depart Code B, Departs at 9.00am, Returns for 6.30pm

Autumn Colours of North Yorks Moors to Whitby

Saturday 22nd Oct 2011

A morning call at Malton before taking in the delights of Whitby over lunchtime, then a scenic drive over the stunning Blakey Ridge to Pickering, with the moors showing fine autumn colours.

£21.45 per person, Depart Code B, Departs at 9.00am, Returns for 7.00pm

Fleetwood, Cleveleys & Blackpool Lights

Thursday 27th Oct 2011

First we travel to Fleetwood where you will have a chance to explore its famous market, then onto Cleveleys, from where we depart to view the world famous lights of Blackpool from the comfort of our coach.

£21.25 per person, Depart Code A, Departs at 10.00am, Returns for 9.30pm

Watershed Mill & Ambleside

Sunday 30th Oct 2011

We travel to the ever popular Watershed Mill at Settle before we take a scenic drive to the Lakes, enabling us to enjoy the beautiful autumn colours. We stop at the pleasant lakeside town of Ambleside to enjoy its ambiance.

£18.75 per person, Depart Code A, Departs at 9.00am, Returns for 6.00pm

Crafts for Christmas

Sat 5th Nov 2011

The Christmas Craft Show at the NEC in Birmingham offers unusual traditional and contemporary gifts, demonstrations and workshops, plus Hobbycrafts and Art-Materials Live and the Prima Craft Magazine Theatre. £32.95 per person Depart Code B Departs at 8.00am Returns for 8.00pm

Bury Market

Wed 16th Nov 2011

From the exotic to the everyday, Bury market has it all at great prices. Voted Britains Best Market!

£14.50 per person Depart Code A Departs at 9.30am Returns for 4.30pm

Christmas at Beamish

Sun 20th Nov 2011

The historic settings take on a festive feel with period decorations and traditional entertainments including Father Christmas at his fireside grotto and an outdoor ice rink

£29.75 per person Depart Code B Departs at 9.00am Returns for 6.00pm

Festive Trafford Centre

Tue 22nd Nov 2011

Bedecked with millions of pounds worth of decorations the Trafford Centre will be sure to tempt you into a early gift hunting spree!

£14.45 per person Depart Code B Departs at 10.00am Returns for 5.00pm

BBC Good Food Show

Wed 23rd Nov 2011

The NEC Birmingham hosts the BBC Good Food Show; the biggest foodie event of the year, featuring speciality producers, live demos from top chefs, great shopping and entertainment, plus the chance to see familiar faces from the top TV series Master Chef. £44.75 per person Depart Code B Departs at 8.00am Returns for 8.00pm

Christmas at Chatsworth

• Sat 26th Nov 2011

• Tue 6th Dec 2011

• Sun 18th Dec 2011

This year the sumptuous decorations theme is inspired by classic Christmas carols. There will also be seasonal food and a wide range of gifts on offer to add to the festive atmosphere.

Sat & Sun - £26.75 per person, Tue - £25.45 Depart Code B Departs at 9.30am Returns for 6.00pm

Castle Howard at Christmas

• Tue 29th Nov 2011

• Sun 11th Dec 2011

See the Howard’s family decorations displayed in this grandest of homes as the rooms glisten, lit by candlelight and log fires, and enjoy the winter gardens, lakeside and woodland walks.

£24.45 per person Depart Code B Departs at 10.00am Returns for 5.00pm

Lincoln Xmas Market

Sat 3rd Dec 2011

This very popular market is set against the backdrop of Cathedral and Castle, with a cornucopia of gift stalls, food, entertainers and great atmosphere.

£21.75 per person Depart Code B Departs at 9.00am Returns for 7.00pm

Knaresborough

Sun 4th Dec 2011

At this atmospheric market, enjoy the aromas of mulled wine & roasting chestnuts, carol singers, musicians and over 80 stalls offering Yorkshire produce. The day ends with a firework display in the castle grounds.

£11.75 per person Depart Code B Departs at 12.30am Returns for 6.00pm

Tatton at Christmas

Thu 8th Dec 2011

Explore the gardens with their winter colours and enjoy the decorations in the mansion inspired by Venice and the Grand Tour. In the shops are a huge range of gift ideas from pottery to fine local cheeses and wines.

£21.95 per person Depart Code B Departs at 10.00am Returns for 4.30pm

Rail, Cruise & Xmas Lunch

Sat 10th Dec 2011

Start with a scenic journey to Haverthwaite for an excellent home made Christmas Lunch (Choice of menu - please confirm on booking), then by steam train to Lakeside Station, before joining a boat cruise to Bowness. Time for a browse then head for home.

£44.75 per person Depart Code A Departs at 8.30am Returns for 7.00pm

Oswaldtwistle Xmas Lunch

Tue 13th Dec 2011

Christmas cheer all round with bargain gift ideas, coffee and mince pies on arrival, 3 course traditional lunch, and live entertainment with songs and carols all included.

£31.45 per person Depart Code A Departs at 9.00am Returns for 4.30pm

Grassington Dickensian Xmas

Sat 17th Dec 2011

A morning in Skipton, followed by an afternoon at the Grassington Market, with parades, choirs, street entertainment and crafts.

£15.95 per person Depart Code A Departs at 9.30am Returns for 5.30pm

Scenic Drive to Watershed Mill

Sun 8th Jan 2012

A scenic drive through the Dales, including views of the spectacular Ribblehead Viaduct and a visit to the Watershed Mills retail outlet near Settle and a cafe.

£10.99 per person Depart Code A Departs at 9.30am Returns for 3.00pm

McArthur Glenn & Eden Camp

Sat 14th Jan 2012

We begin at the McArthur Glen shopping centre near York, then travel to Eden Camp to explore the history of WW2 through a range of exhibitions set in huts which originally housed prisoners of war. (Admission included).

£20.95 per person Depart Code B Departs at 9.00am Returns for 5.30pm

Trafford Centre OR Salford Quays

Sat 21st Jan 2012

Visit the Trafford Centre for January Sale bargins OR go to the Salford Quays, for the Lowry Art Centre and shops, Imperial War Museum or Manchester United Stadium visits. (admissions not included). £14.95 per person Depart Code B Departs at 9.30am Returns for 5.30pm

Grassington & Darley Mill

Sat 28th Jan 2012

A scenic drive to the beautiful dales village of Grassington where you will have a chance to explore. We then travel through Nidderdale to Darley Mill, where you will find a wide range of goods and a cosy cafe.

£10.99 per person Depart Code A Departs at 9.00am Returns for 3.30pm

Attractions of Hull

Sat 4th Feb 2012

Hull offers a range of shops and attractions including "the Deep" sea life centre, William Wilberforce Museum, Transport museum, art gallery and marina. (Any admissions not included).

£16.45 per person Depart Code B Departs at 9.30am Returns for 5.00pm

Fish & Chip Drive

Sat 11th Feb 2012

A morning call at Settle, before a picturesque journey on the edge of the Forest of Bowland, across to Colne for a fish & chip lunch at Banny's. Then time for a browse around Boundary Mill shop before we head for home.

£22.25 per person Depart Code A Departs at 9.30am Returns for 5.00pm

Jorvik Viking Festival OR Yorkshire Air Museum

Sat 18th Feb 2012

In York you can enjoy the numerous attractions as well as the annual Jorvik Viking Festival with hundreds of ‘Vikings’ mustering for battle OR you can travel to the Yorkshire Air Museum at Elvington to see exhibits from bi-planes to recent planes like the Nimrod MR2, at this former WW2 airbase. (Admissions NOT included)

£15.45 per person Depart Code B Departs at 9.30am Returns for 5.00pm

Cheshire Choices

Sat 25th Feb 2012

A choice today; visit Chester with its half timbered buildings, ancient walls, shops and Cathedral, OR, the Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet with 120 shops OR, the world famous Zoo (admissions not included).

£19.25 per person Depart Code B Departs at 9.00am Returns for 6.00pm

British Commercial Motor Museum & Bygone Times

Sat 3rd Mar 2012

Travel back in time - first at the British Commercial Vehicle Museum in Leyland with its display of historic vehicles - as featured in the BBC TV series "Behind the Scenes in the Museum", then at Bygone Times, with 250 shopping units offering antiques, collectables, curios, memorabilia and nostalgia for you to explore.

£21.45 per person Depart Code A Departs at 9.30am Returns for 5.30pm

Springtime in the Dales

Sat 10th Mar 2012

First stop is the delightful town of Settle, then via dramatic Ribblesdale to the attractive market town of Hawes and the Wensleydale Creamery Visitor Centre before continuing through delightful Garsdale to Sedbergh.

£17.95 per person Depart Code A Departs at 9.00am Returns for 6.00pm

Bury Market

Wed 14th Mar 2012

From the exotic to the everyday, Bury market has it all. With 370 stalls you are sure to find what you want at bargain prices.

£14.50 per person Depart Code A Departs at 9.30am Returns for 4.30pm

Mystery Day Trip

Sat 17th Mar 2012

Who knows where we'll being going today, but anticipate lovely scenery and a visit to one of the finest private museums in the country with magnificent collections of art, furniture, ceramics, as well as something very special and unique.

£24.75 per person Depart Code B Departs at 9.00am Returns for 5.30pm

Lakes and Daffodils

Sun 25th Mar 2012

Springtime in the Lakes with hopefully many daffodils on display amid the splendid vistas. With stops in Ambleside and Hawkshead, this will be a circular tour to delight.

£18.95 per person Depart Code A Departs at 9.00am Returns for 6.00pm

Via the Kidstones Pass to Richmond

Sun 1st Apr 2012

After a call at Kettlewell, enjoy a scenic drive through the Kidstones Pass to the attractive Georgian market town of Richmond situated on the River Swale and dominated by a Norman Castle.

£17.25 per person Depart Code A Departs at 9.00am Returns for 5.30pm

Ripon Market & Thorpe Perrow Arboretum

Thu 5th Apr 2012

A morning visit to Ripon for market day, then on to Thorpe Perrow - acres of gardens, arboretum and a large lake, plus a Birds of Prey centre with flying displays and a mammal centre featuring wallabies and meerkats.

£21.45 per person Depart Code B Departs at 9.30am Returns for 5.30pm

Warwick Castle

Sat 7th Apr 2012

Warwick Castle is regarded as the finest castle in England, with a 1000 year history on display, huge battlements, turrets and magnificent grounds. (the admission to the castle only is included, exhibitions such as Merlin-The Dragon Tower, and the Dungeons are NOT included)

£32.25 per person Depart Code B Departs at 8.30am Returns for 7.00pm

Knowsley Safari Park

Sun 8th Apr 2012

Enjoy a five mile safari drive with a wide range of animals including lions, tigers, white rhinos, as well as their infamous baboons. There is also a walk round area where you can see elephants, otter, the Bug House and other animals. £26.95 per person Depart Code B Departs at 9.30am Returns for 5.30pm

Martin Mere Wildfowl Trust & Southport

Sat 14th Apr 2012

Home to over 100 species of rare and endangered ducks, geese, swans and flamingos, at Martin Mere you can watch the birds from hides and tour the wetlands on planned pathways. In the afternoon we visit Southport.

£26.95 per person Depart Code A Departs at 8.30am Returns for 8.00pm

Wensleydale Railway and Castle Bolton

Sat 21st Apr 2012

Take a train ride through Wensleydale from Leeming to Redmire on the heritage Wensleydale Railway, then on to Castle Bolton, one of the best preserved medieval castles in the country, which offers spectacular views over the Yorkshire Dales.

£28.75 per person Depart Code B Departs at 9.30am Returns for 6.00pm

Helmsley Market

Fri 27th Apr 2012

We take a scenic drive to historic Helmsley for market day. As well as the range of independent shops Helmsley has a beautiful Walled Garden, and ruined castle. (admissions not included).

£14.95 per person Depart Code B Departs at 10.00am Returns for 4.30pm

North Yorks Moors Railway to Whitby

Sat 28th Apr 2012

When was the last time you arrived at your seaside resort on a steam train? We combine a full length ride on the North York Moors Railway plus the extra miles to Whitby. Enjoy the afternoon then journey home by coach, enjoying views of the North York Moors.

£35.45 per person Depart Code B Departs at 9.00am Returns for 7.30pm

Spalding Flower Parade

Sat 5th May 2012

With a different theme every year, this promises to be another spectacular event offering a mix of traditional flower floats, marching bands and odd novelty acts.

£22.75 per person Depart Code B Departs at 9.00am Returns for 7.00pm

Redcar and River Tees Cruises

Sun 6th May 2012

Travel through the Cleveland Hills to Redcar then join the "Teesside Princess" for a scenic cruise along the River Tees. Spot the wildlife of the river and see the Transporter Bridge, the Endeavour and the newest bridges on the river.

£25.25 per person Depart Code B Departs at 8.00am Returns for 6.00pm

Llandudno Victorian Festival

Mon 7th May 2012

Enjoy Llandudno with its sweeping promenade, pier and the Great Orme headland as well as a Victorian steam fair complete with musical organs, parades, traction engines, and costumed shop staff.

£24.45 per person, Depart Code B Departs at 9.00am Returns for 8.30pm

Renishaw Gardens & Castleton

Sat 12th May 2012

Renishaw Hall's park has splendid views, gardens and a house full of treasures to enjoy on our guided tour. This is "bluebell fortnight", when the woods should be carpeted with flowers.

£22.45 per person Depart Code B Departs at 9.30am Returns for 5.30pm

Burghley House

Sat 19th May 2012

The largest and grandest house of the Elizabethan era, built by William Cecil, Treasurer to Queen Elizabeth I. The house has a magnificent collection of Italian Masterpieces, grounds largely designed by "Capability" Brown, and the new "Garden Of Surprises"

£33.95 per person Depart Code B Departs at 8.30am Returns for 7.30pm

Forest of Bowland to Morecambe

Sat 26th May 2012

Our day starts with a call at Clitheroe, before we travel through the Forest of Bowland with its many pretty villages. Our destination is Morecambe, with the renovated art deco Midland Hotel on the sea front.

£18.95 per person Depart Code A Departs at 9.00am Returns for 7.00pm

Alnwick OR Cragside House

Sun 27th May 2012

A choice today; either visit Cragside, once home to Lord Armstrong and a wonder of its age - the first house in the world to be lit electrically, surrounded by one of the largest rock gardens in Europe. OR take a visit to Alnwick to see the magnificent Castle and its exciting, contemporary gardens. (Admissions not included)

£27.45 per person Depart Code B Departs at 8.00am Returns for 8.30pm

Beverley & Hornsea

Mon 28th May 2012

Beverley is a beautiful medieval town with a good range of shops and the Minster is one of the finest Gothic churches in Europe. We then travel to Hornsea to either enjoy the town and beach or visit the Freeport with its wide range of famous name discount stores.

£19.95 per person Depart Code B Departs at 9.00am Returns for 7.00pm

Kirby Lonsdale & Wild Animal Park

Wed 30th May 2012

We take a break at Kirby Lonsdale en route to the South Lakes Animal Park, where you can view animals from Africa, Asia, Australia, South America etc. Throughout the day there are talks and feeding times for a range of animals including Vultures, Bears, Lemurs, and tigers.

£27.25 per person Depart Code A Departs at 9.00am Returns for 7.30pm

Coming Up;

Scampton Hall & Gardens & Scarborough

Sun 3rd June 2012

£31.25 per person Depart Code B Departs at 9.30am Returns for 8.30pm

Holker Hall Garden Festival

Sat 9th June 2012

£27.45 per person Depart Code A Departs at 9.00am Returns for 7.00pm

BBC Gardeners World Live

Sat 16th June 2012

£40.75 per person Depart Code B Departs at 8.00am Returns for 8.00pm

Farne Islands

Sat 23rd June 2012

£45.45 per person Depart Code B Departs at 8.00am Returns for 8.30pm

Forbidden Corner

Sun 1st July 2012

£25.45 per person Depart Code B Departs at 9.00am Returns for 5.30pm

Peak Rail & Bakewell Carnival

Sat 7th July 2012

£25.25 per person Depart Code B Departs at 8.30am Returns for 6.30pm