Autumn Colours on the North York Moors
Saturday 31st October 2009
The moors should be in fine autumnal colours for this dramatic day out. First call is at Pickering, then onto the Moors Centre at Danby, and then through stunning Rosedale for a final call at Helmsley. £16.75 per person. Depart Code B. Departs at 9.00 am, Returns for 6.00pm
Port Sunlight & The Albert Dock
Sunday 1st November 2009
Port Sunlight is a Garden Village with over 900 listed buildings which was created by William Hesketh Lever for his soap factory workers. With a guided tour we will hear of Heskeths vision, and see how fared in over 100 years. There will be time to visit the Museum and Lady Lever Art Gallery before we make a trip under the River Mersey and see how the developments at The Albert Dock, Liverpool are progressing. £20.25 per person including admission. Depart Code B. Departs at 9.00 am, Returns for 6.30pm
Autumn Tints of Derbyshire
Saturday 7th November 2009
Todays scenic commences in Holmfirth, with a chance to see the familiar places featured in the long running "Last of the Summer Wine". We then head into the Peak District National Park going via Dunford Bridge, Torside Rservoirs and Dove Holes to the Spa town of Buxton. £13.95 per person. Depart Code B. Departs at 9.30 am, Returns for 5.30pm
Bury Market His & Hers
Saturday 14th November 2009
A type of "His & Hers" trip today as we have the delights of the large popular market of Bury, but with time to play steam trains on the East Lancashire Railway to save getting in the way of the serious bargain hunting! (Train fare not included). £12.75 per person. Depart Code A. Departs at 9.30 am, Returns for 5.00pm
Doncaster & Lakeside Shopping
Tuesday 17th November 2009
Doncaster has a lively shopping centre and excellent market, whilst the Lakeside Village has expanded to over 40 outlets. An outing to excite the credit cards! £12.25 per person. Depart Code B. Departs at 10.00 am, Returns for 5.00pm
Chatsworth Candlelit Xmas
Saturday 21st November 2009
This years theme is Chatsworth by Candlelight illuminating beautiful Christmas decorations. There will also be seasonal food plus a wide range of gifts on offer to add to the festive atmosphere. £25.45 per person including admission. Depart Code B. Departs at 9.30 am, Returns for 6.00pm
Trafford Centre
Wednesday 25th November 2009
Bedecked with millions of pounds worth of decorations the extended Trafford Centre will be sure to tempt you into a early gift hunting spree! £12.25 per person. Depart Code B. Departs at 10.00 am, Returns for 5.00pm
York St Nicholas Fayre
Saturday 28th November 2009
With a host of attractions, entertainers and speciality stalls, all in the setting of historic York. You can already smell the mulled wine and roasting chestnuts, as the background to this lively event! £13.95 per person. Depart Code B. Departs at 10.00 am, Returns for 5.30pm
Castle Howard at Christmas
Tuesday 1st December 2009
Enjoy the sumptuous decorations of this grandest of stately homes, famous for its role in Brideshead Revisited. See the rooms glisten lit by candlelight and log fires. The garden, lakeside and woodland walks will all be open too. £21.75 per person. Depart Code B. Departs at 10.00am, Returns for 5.00pm
Tatton by Candlelight
Thursday 3rd December 2009
Walk through beautifully decorated state rooms as they shimmer in the candlelight and enjoy musical interludes from choir and musicians and the lights outside in the Italian Garden. There will also be a gift fair and Xmas cafe to visit. £18.25 per person. Depart Code B. Departs at 4.30pm, Returns for 10.30pm
Lincoln Christmas Market
Saturday 5th December 2009
This very popular market is set against the backdrop of Cathedral and Castle, with a cornucopia of gift stalls, food, entertainers and great atmosphere. £18.25 per person. Depart Code B. Departs at 9.00am, Returns for 7.00pm
Chatsworth Candlelit Xmas
Tuesday 8th December 2009
See Chatsworth beautifully decorated and illuminated by Candlelight. There will also be seasonal food plus a wide range of gifts on offer to add to the festive atmosphere. £22.45 per person. Depart Code B. Departs at 9.30am, Returns for 6.00pm
Rail Cruise & Xmas Lunch
Saturday 12th December 2009
First 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. £38.95 per person including cruise & meal. Depart Code A. Departs at 8.30am, Returns for 7.00pm
Chester at Christmas
Wednesday 16th December 2009
Historic buildings, a great variety of shops and an Xmas market all make this a delightful setting in which to browse for that elusive gift. £15.25 per person. Depart Code B. Departs at 9.30 am, Returns for 5.30pm
Boundary Mill & Chocolate Factory
Thursday 17th December 2009
We start with a visit to one of the UK's largest high quality Mill Shops. In the afternoon tantalize the taste buds, as we see how handmade chocolates are made. £16.75 per person including admission. Depart Code A. Departs at 9.30am, Returns for 5.00pm
Grassington Dickensian Xmas
Saturday 19th December 2009
A morning in Skipton is followed by an afternoon at the famous Dickensian Market at Grassington, with parades,choirs, street entertainment and crafts. £14.45 per person. Depart Code A. Departs at 9.30am, Returns for 6.00pm
Chatsworth Candlelit Xmas
Sunday 20th December 2009
As Tue 8th December. £25.45 per person including admission. Depart Code B. Departs at 9.30am, Returns for 6.00pm
Castle Howard at Christmas
Sunday 13th December 2009
As Tue 1st December. £21.75 per person including admission. Depart Code B. Departs at 10.00am, Returns for 5.00pm
Trafford Centre OR Salford Quays
Saturday 9th January 2010
Visit the Trafford Centre for January Sale bargains OR go to the Salford Quays, for the Lowry Art Centre and shops, Imperial War Museum and Manchester United Stadium visit all within easy reach of each other. (admissions not included). £13.25 per person, Depart Code B, Departs at 9.30am, Returns for 5.30pm
Beningbrough Hall & York
Saturday 16th January 2010
This fine Georgian mansion is home to more than 100 famous paintings from the National Portrait Gallery, and has interpretation galleries, grounds and a restaurant open at the time of our visit. The afternoon will be spent in the delightful city of York. £18.45 per person, Depart Code B, Departs at 10.00am, Returns for 6.00pm
Strictly Come Dancing
Sunday 17th January 2010
Manchester Arena will pulsate for 3 hours of stars and sequins as 'Strictly' goes on tour & the celebrities and professional dancers perform their routines before you and the TV judges. Includes first tier seats. £62.75 per person including admission. Depart Code B. Departs at 4.00pm, Returns for 10.30pm
Settle Pendle & Boundary Mill
Saturday 23rd January 2010
Today's scenic drive takes us via Settle to the Forest of Bowland, with a tour that includes Slaidburn and Clitheroe and ends at the huge new Boundary Mill Shop at Colne. £13.25 per person, Depart Code A, Departs at 9.00am, Returns for 5.00pm
Mystery Day
Saturday 30th January 2010
A mix of scenery, shopping, film shows, practical demonstrations, an international collection, and a maze await you on our first visit to this unique venue! £19.75 per person, Depart Code A, Departs at 9.00am, Returns for 5.00pm
Pickering & Eden Camp
Saturday 6th February 2010
Travelling via Sutton Bank and a brief stop in the pleasant market town of Pickering, today experience the sights, sounds and smells of the 2nd World War at the Eden Camp museum situated in a former prisoner of war camp. £18.25 per person, Depart Code B, Departs at 9.30am, Returns for 6.00pm
Sunday Drive + Fish & Chips
Sunday 14th February 2010
Travel through the scenery of the Pennine Moors to Holmfirth; location of Last of The Summer Wine, then on to 'The Mill' at Batley, offering 30 discount stores, before our Fish & Chip high tea at Ossett. £18.95 per person, Depart Code A, Departs at 9.30am, Returns for 6.00pm
Attractions of Hull
Saturday 20th February 2010
Shop till you drop in the Princes Quay Shopping centre and the town centre, or take in the city's many museums and art galleries, or visit the giant-sea-life centre; ‘The Deep’ to meet its inhabitants. (admissions not included) £14.25 per person, Depart Code B, Departs at 9.30am, Returns for 5.00pm
Chester, Cheshire Oaks & Zoo
Saturday 27th February 2010
Choose "one out of three" 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). £16.25 per person, Depart Code B, Departs at 9.00am, Returns for 6.00pm
The Dales & Kendal
Saturday 6th March 2010
A day to admire the scenery of the Dales. The first call is at Watershed Mill, then via Ribblehead and a lunchtime stop in Hawes, before travelling via Garsdale to our final stop in Kendal. £14.75 per person, Depart Code A, Departs at 9.00am, Returns for 5.30pm
Pots & Plants
Saturday 13th March 2010
At the Wedgwood Visitor centre, there is a self guided factory tour, demonstrations, exhibitions and shops. Then on to Bridgemere Garden World, one of the countries largest garden centres. £25.25 per person, Depart Code B, Departs at 9.00am, Returns for 6.00pm
Bury Market
Wednesday 17th March 2010
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. £12.75 per person, Depart Code A, Departs at 9.30am, Returns for 4.30pm
Springtime in Derbyshire
Saturday 20th March 2010
After a morning break in Holmfirth, we take the scenic route over the Snake Pass heading for the Peak Shopping Outlet at Rowsley; a lovely location to add to the day. £14.25 per person, Depart Code B, Departs at 9.30am, Returns for 5.00pm
Bargains, Sparks & Lunch
Thursday 25th March 2010
Enjoy a lively talk, coffee & biscuits, then admire the skill of the working blacksmith at Rourkes Forge, where red hot metal is transformed. Lunch will be at Barden Mill (menu choice to be made at time of booking - 2 course plus tea/coffee), and then time to browse. Includes admissions and lunch. £22.45 per person, Depart Code A, Departs at 9.00am, Returns for 4.30pm
Lakes & Daffodils
Sunday 28th March 2010
Springtime in the Lake District will hopefully see many daffodils and splendid Lakeland vistas. We visit Bowness at lunchtime then we travel via Lakeside and the Furniss Fells to Hawkshead. £16.75 per person, Depart Code A, Departs at 9.00am, Returns for 6.00pm
Delights of Wensleydale
Saturday 3rd April 2010
After a visit to Richmond, we then take a scenic drive through Wensleydale to the popular town of Hawes. From here, to complete a day of scenery, we return via Ribblehead and Settle. £15.45 per person, Depart Code B, Departs at 9.00am, Returns for 6.00pm
Bygone Times & Southport
Sunday 4th April 2010
Cobbled alleyways, antiques, memorabilia and nostalgia; Bygone Times is sure to have you reminiscing. At Southport you can enjoy the sea air or the shops of Lord Street and the town. £16.95 per person, Depart Code A, Departs at 9.00am, Returns for 7.30pm
Chesterfield Easter Market & Bakewell
Monday 5th April 2010
Visit the popular Easter market at Chesterfield, home of the church with the crooked spire, then later travel to picturesque Bakewell in the heart of the Peak District. £15.95 per person, Depart Code B, Departs at 9.30am, Returns for 6.30pm
Oswestry & Chirk Castle
Saturday 10th April 2010
Oswestry first; a picturesque market town on the Welsh border, then magnificent, mediaeval Chirk offering 700 years of history, elegant state rooms, tranquil gardens and spectacular views. £26.95 per person, (NT Reduction) Depart Code B, Departs at 9.00am, Returns for 7.30pm
Pennine Spectacular to Durham
Saturday 17th April 2010
Journey through the stunning Yorkshire Dales, via the Shap Fells and High Pennines to historic Stanhope, with a brief visit to the Dales Centre, before continuing through breathtaking scenery to ancient Durham. £19.95 per person, Depart Code A, Departs at 8.30am, Returns for 8.00pm
Ripon Market
Thursday 22nd April 2010
A scenic drive via Swinsty Reservoir and Summerbridge takes us to popular Ripon on market day where you'll find a good variety of stalls and shops to peruse. £10.95 per person, Depart Code B, Departs at 10.00am, Returns for 4.00pm
Knowsley Safari Park & Albert Dock
Sunday 25th April 2010
Knowsley offers a five mile safari drive and over 500 mammals including rhino, camels, lions tigers, and monkeys, as well as sea lions, native wildlife and meerkats! Later we call at Liverpool's Albert Dock, with its many attractions. £24.95 per person, Depart Code B, Departs at 9.30am, Returns for 7.00pm
‘Mouse Man’ & Helmsley
Wednesday 28th April 2010
In pretty Kilburn, visit the Mouse Man's visitor centre to learn about Robert Thompson and his dream of craftsmanship in English Oak, the famous mouse trade mark and see todays craftspeople. Afternoon visit to splendid Helmsley. £18.25 per person, Depart Code B, Departs at 9.30am, Returns for 5.00pm
Spalding Flower Parade
Saturday 1st May 2010
This years theme is "Screen Heros" and promises to be another spectacular event with its mix of traditional flower floats, marching bands and odd novelty act. £19.75 per person, Depart Code B, Departs at 9.00am, Returns for 7.00pm
Beamish
Sunday 2nd May 2010
Beamish recreates life in the North East in 1825 and 1914. Come and meet the friendly characters who bring the place to life, and see how they lived their lives. £26.95 per person, Depart Code B, Departs at 9.00am, Returns for 6.00pm
Llandudno Victorian Extravaganza
Monday 3rd May 2010
Come with us to Llandudno with its sweeping promenade, graceful pier and the Great Orme headland. Enjoy the Victorian steam fair complete with musical organs, parades, traction engines, and costumed shop staff. £20.45 per person, Depart Code B, Departs at 9.00am, Returns for 8.30pm
Renishaw Hall at Bluebell Time
Sunday 9th May 2010
Home of the Sitwell's for over 400 years, Renishaw Hall's park has views into Derbyshire, Italianate Gardens and a house full of treasures to enjoy on our guided tour. Our visit is in "bluebell fortnight", when the woods are carpeted with flowers. £24.75 per person, Depart Code B, Departs at 9.30am, Returns for 5.00pm
Forest of Bowland to Morecambe
Saturday 15th May 2010
Our day of fine views starts with a call at Clitheroe, before we travel through the Forest of Bowland with its many pretty villages. Our destination is Morecambe, whose renovated art deco Midland Hotel on the sea front is creating quite a stir. £15.75 per person, Depart Code A, Departs at 9.00am, Returns for 6.30pm
Betwys y Coed & Bodnant Gardens
Saturday 22nd May 2010
The popular mountain village of Betwys-Y-Coed offers a beautiful riverside location with many craft shops and attractions. Bodnant is one of Wales' finest formal gardens with terraces, woodlands, lawns, and flowerbeds, all situated high above the Conwy Valley. (Admissions Included) £27.95 per person (NT/ RHS reduction), Depart Code B, Departs at 8.30am, Returns for 8.00pm
Lincoln
Saturday 29th May 2010
Lincoln is steeped in history with the magnificent Cathederal and Castle plus art galleries and museums in the 'Uphill' area and a modern pedestrianised city centre 'Downhill' with all the big names. £16.95 per person, Depart Code B, Departs at 9.00am, Returns for 6.30pm
Normanby Hall & Food Festival
Sunday 30th May 2010
Normanby Hall is a fine Regency Mansion with a restored Victorian Walled Garden and trails through the Deer Park. Our visit coincides with the food festival offering demonstrations, tastings, music and entertainments. We return via the Humber Bridge. £19.75 per person, Depart Code B, Departs at 9.30am, Returns for 5.30pm
Over the Moors to Whitby
Monday 31st May 2010
With a stop at Sutton Bank for views, carry on to picturesque Hutton Le Hole and then through stunning Rosedale on our way to that popular resort; Whitby. £18.95 per person, Depart Code B, Departs at 9.00am, Returns for 8.00pm
Holker Hall Garden Festival
Saturday 5th June 2010
This huge Garden Festival, in the magnificent grounds of this lovely Lake District house, has something for everyone with displays, trade exhibitors and experts. Also open is the Hall with its many treasures (admission not included) £22.75 per person including Garden Festival admission, Depart Code A, Departs at 9.00am, Returns for 7.00pm
Hadrian's Wall & The Romans
Saturday 12th June 2010
Travel north with a call at Hexham, then on to Hadrians Wall, visiting Vindolanda to learn of life in a Roman Fort and settlement and then the Roman Army Museum. NB steep hills at the Vindolanda site. £28.75 per person, Depart Code B, Departs at 8.30am, Returns for 8.30pm
Mountains of Snowdonia
Saturday 19th June 2010
Since 1896 the Snowdon Mountain railway has been making the spectacular journey to the summit. We join it at Llanberis, cross an impressive viaduct and then take the long haul up the ridge and on to the mountains peak. On fine days the views from the train and summit are breathtaking, taking in the Isle of Man and Ireland. During your brief stay at the top, enjoy the view and facilities before our descent. (Admissions included) £37.45 per person, Depart Code B, Departs at 8.30am, Returns for 8.00pm
Stapeley & Hodnet Hall Gardens
Sunday 27th June 2010
Stapeley Water Gardens has water lilies, pools, ponds and in the Palms, cascades, piranhas, giant water lily and koi carp. Hodnet Hall Gardens are over 60 acres of flowers, trees, sweeping lawns, ornamental pools, rhododendrons, azaleas, magnolias, wisteria and much more. There is also a Kitchen garden and tearooms. £22.75 per person, Depart Code B, Departs at 9.00am, Returns for 7.00pm
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