2020 210 HOLIDAYS TO CHOOSE - Blakes Coaches
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COACH SEATING PLAN
Departure points
DEVON
Holidays BIDEFORD
Kingsley Statue
BRAUNTON
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Outside Boots
NEW AXMINSTER
The Square
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It gives us great pleasure to present our new and Opposite George Hotel PAIGNTON NEW ILMINSTER
exciting 2020 holiday brochure featuring a wide TORRINGTON (4 day Garfield Road Bus Stop outside the 5
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range of quality and value for money holidays tours and over) PRESTON Stonemasons
Hatchmoor Lane Bus Shelter
both within the UK and Europe. (by school car park)
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TORQUAY Bridgwater Services,
and satisfaction are of great importance to us. We BARNSTAPLE Jct 24 M5
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value your business and want you to holiday with us The Railway Station 13 14 15 16
Coach Station BURNHAM-ON-SEA
on more than one occasion. SOUTH MOLTON
KINGSKERSWELL Ben Travers Way, Tesco
We have enhanced our holiday programme to bring The Square 17
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Jurys Corner Bus Stop (main entrance)
you the best of established values, retained by KNOWSTONE
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popular demand, and a selection of new ideas if you 21 22 TOILET
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are looking for something different, including new TIVERTON
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European destinations. The Bus Station
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As a family run business we strive for perfection and JUNCTION 27 M5
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as a result we keep our loyal customers, whilst also The High Street (Northbound
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We believe that quality, reliability and value for money gaining new ones. Bus Stop tours only)
are the essential ingredients in any good holiday...and SIDFORD
All of us at Blakes Coaches hope you enjoy browsing Drakes Avenue TAUNTON 29 30
here at Blakes Coaches we are totally committed to through our brochure. If you have travelled with Departure points 31
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Bus Stop Castle Green & BP
providing a personal, friendly and professional service, us before, you will know that we pride ourselves (Formerly Green Garage, Jct 25 M5 below are for tours
to ensure that your holiday is one to remember...for in providing a personal service, throughout your Close Bus Stop) of 4 days or more 35
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all the right reasons. MINEHEAD
booking. If you are new to Blakes Coaches, why SIDMOUTH Outside Bastins, DEVON
Many thousands of customers have enjoyed a not give us a try? The Triangle The Parade 39 40 37 38
PLYMOUTH 39 40 37 38
Blakes holiday since we put together our first one Have a great holiday! NEWTON POPPLEFORD ALCOMBE Coach Bay, Derrys Cross
in 2002, and many have made further bookings or St Luke’s Church The Bus Shelter,
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recommended us to friends. Your comfort, safety BUDLEIGH SALTERTON Silvermead
Public Hall PLYMPTON
DUNSTER Ridgway Bus Stop, 50 51 52 53
Our guarantee EXMOUTH
Opposite Scott Cinema
Steep Layby near Co-Op
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n You will travel on an air-conditioned executive coach Bus Stop beside Town
Moto Services,
n Convenient, local departure points Jct 30 M5 WASHFORD Hall & BP Garage
Shepherds Corner TOTNES
n Experienced tour driver HONITON FEEDER SERVICE
Lace Walk Bus Stop, WATCHET Bus Lay by Opposite Feeder services are
n All excursions are included in the price of your Outside Boots The Cross Royal Seven Stars Hotel operated for clients
holiday meaning no hidden charges electing to join their
holiday at some of
the departure points
GIFT VOUCHERS
Financial Security
The combination of travel services offered to you is a package within the meaning of the Package Travel and BOOKING DIRECT listed above. Clients
should note that they
Linked Travel Arrangements Regulations 2018. Therefore, you will benefit from all EU rights applying to packages;
Our gift vouchers make the Blakes Coaches Limited will be fully responsible for the proper performance of the package as a whole. may be picked up
perfect gift. Give us a call Additionally, as required by law, Blakes Coaches Limited have protection in place to refund your payments and, ADDRESS: Blakes Coaches Ltd, East Anstey, by coach, minibus or
to find out more where transport is included in the package, to ensure your repatriation in the event that they become insolvent.
Blakes Coaches Limited are members of the Bonded Coach Holiday Group of the Confederation of Passenger
Tiverton, Devon EX16 9JJ taxi and conveyed to
Transport UK Ltd. This is a government approved consumer protection scheme. This ensures that in relation to the
coach package holidays described in this brochure (or website) that the clients’ monies are protected by a Bond OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Friday 8.30am – 5.30pm join the main tour
coach. On return,
which may be called upon in the unlikely event of the members Insolvency. Clients are recommended to inspect
the current membership certificate at our registered office or alternatively go to www.bch-uk.org or telephone Saturday 8.30am – 12.00pm clients will only be set
0207 240 3131 to confirm current membership.
down at the point
Tel: 01398 341160
Your attention is also drawn to the Bonded Coach Holiday Group Trading Charter that will apply to these coach
package holidays. Details of the Package Travel and Linked Travel Arrangements Regulations 2018 can be found they elected as their
at www.legistration.gov.uk/ukdsi/2018/9780111168479/contents
departure point.
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at your service
TOURS STILL AVAILABLE
for their knowledge, enthusiasm and most of all their customer care. The ENGLISH HOLIDAYS Tours still
Our coaches standards we set are far greater than most operators and this is reflected
in the glowing reports we have received from hundreds of satisfied
4 days
4 days
Isle of Wight Turkey & Tinsel
Festive Cheer in Yorkshire – York &
£199.00
£209.00
available
customers. We are proud to have them act as our ambassadors for our Leeds Christmas Markets from our
company and feel confident that they are among the best in the industry.
n Seat belts 5 days South Coast Turkey & Tinsel £209.00
2019/20
5 days Mystery Turkey & Tinsel £259.00
EXCURSIONS Winter &
n Double glazing At Blakes, we pride ourselves in providing value for money by offering the 5 days Turkey & Tinsel Folkestone and £195.00
n All coaches non-smoking complete package to avoid those hidden extras. All excursions described Bruges Christmas Markets Spring
3 days Ludlow Medieval Christmas Fayre & £159.00
n Reclining seats for extra leg room
in the holiday you choose are planned to give maximum enjoyment and
Bath Christmas Market
Holidays
are included in the price you pay. We don’t add any extras later and expect
you to pay more. We aim to keep to the itinerary planned in each brochure 4 days Durham Christmas Festival & Beamish at Christmas £189.00 including
n Double or triple braking systems and 99% of the time there is no alteration, but on rare occasions they may 2 days Cadbury World & Blists Hill Victorian Christmas £99.00 Great
n Speed limiters need to be changed due to unforeseen circumstances. 2 days Christmas at Windsor Castle & £125.00
Value
Oxford Christmas Markets
n Meticulous maintenance HOTELS
The hotels in this brochure have been selected, not only for their location,
2 days Christmas at Kew & Oxford Christmas Market £129.00 Breaks
n On-board toilet and wash-room but their excellent value for money. They range from those that are smaller 2 days Christmas Celebrations at the Royal Albert Hall £189.00
2 days Longleat Festival of Light & Winchester £99.00 WELSH HOLIDAYS
facilities on all coaches family owned and run, to the national groups like the Britannia Group.
Christmas Market
4 days New Year in Tenby £345.00
n Hot drinks facilities on all coaches WEBSITE AND EMAIL ADDRESSES 5 days Christmas in Bournemouth £525.00
We are in the process of renewing our website, which will contain 5 days Winter Warmer in South Wales £245.00
4 days Twixmas on The English Riviera £195.00
n Air-conditioning or climate control on more information about all our holidays, day excursions, coach hire
4 days New Year in North Cornwall £345.00
5 days Llandudno… Landlubbers Mock Cruise (No Sailing!) £339.00
and much more. 5 days Springtime in Tenby £265.00
all coaches 5 days Our Best-Ever Value Break…York £195.00
2 days A Weekend in South Wales £85.00
Part of the new site will be for special offers, late availability tours and 2 days LAMMA 2020 – Birmingham NEC £99.00
n Individual lighting controls short breaks which we would like to be able to keep you, as valued 5 days Showtime in North Wales £285.00
2 days London Theatre Weekend… choice of 12 shows £199.00
customers, informed of as soon as possible. 4 days Singles Galore in North Wales £245.00
n Air suspension for a smooth ride 2 days A Weekend in London £99.00
For those of you who are already computer literate, we at Blakes Coaches 5 days Warner Break - Holme Lacy, Herefordshire £285.00
n TV, video or DVD, PA and music system want to keep up with you! In order for you to be able to receive those
EUROPEAN HOLIDAYS
2 days A Weekend in Falmouth & Truro £69.00 4 days German Rhine Christmas Markets… £289.00
special offers etc, we would like to keep your email address on file. You 5 days Warner Break - Cricket St. Thomas, Somerset £295.00 Cologne & Dusseldorf
can either phone us or write your email address in the correct space on
2 days A Weekend in Hereford & Worcester £95.00 2 days Christmas Shopping Weekend in Calais £99.00
SEAT ALLOCATION your booking form when you have booked a holiday with us. Thank you.
2 days Mystery Weekend £89.00
Request for particular seats can be made at the time of booking but 6 days Cruising The River Rhine for New Year £635.00
since allocation is on a first come first served basis, early reservation COACH HIRE & PRIVATE GROUP TRAVEL 5 days More Inclusive in The Yorkshire Dales £255.00 10 days Winter Sun… Spanish Costa Brava & £525.00
is recommended. There is a copy of the coach seating plans within We operate dozens of tours for private groups every year, ranging from 2 days A Weekend in Portsmouth & Winchester £85.00 Pyrenees Mountain Railway
this brochure but for operational reasons a coach with a different day excursions to that special holiday you want to share with friends and 5 days Snowdrop Spectacular in Glorious Gloucestershire £269.00 7 days Austrian Winter Wonderland £525.00
configuration may be used from time to time. We reserve the right to family. If you are a party leader or group organiser, we have a wealth 5 days Cornwall… with a Touch of Luxury £425.00 8 days Italian Riviera & Monaco £525.00
make whatever amendments are necessary as a result including the use of of experience in organising all aspects of group travel. We are happy to 4 days Rhubarb, Rhubarb, Rhubarb! £199.00 5 days Dutch Bulbfields Cruise £575.00
non-executive coach, but will make every effort to limit any inconvenience. advise on venues, routes and places of interest both within the UK and 4 days Sidmouth £269.00 5 days The Dutch Bulbfields & The Best of Holland £485.00
Specific seats are not reserved on any feeder services used to reach the Europe; also ferry reservations, theatre tickets, hotel accommodation and 4 days A Weekend in Oxfordshire & Warwickshire £149.00
main departure point. insurance – the choice is yours!
2 days A Weekend in Bristol & Cardiff £95.00 GREAT VALUE WINTER BREAKS
LUGGAGE At Blakes Coaches, every job is important to us and you are guaranteed 5 days Warner Break - Alvaston Hall, Cheshire £309.00 5 days Kent Coast & Bruges £185.00
This is normally restricted to one average size case per person, weighing our full attention and understanding, no matter how big or small the job. 4 days Ross-on-Wye & Herefordshire £199.00 5 days All Things Brighton Beautiful £179.00
no more than 18kg. Please see your holiday confirmation letter for details If our customers are happy, then we are! We can tailor make packages 2 days A Weekend in Oxford & Bath – A Tale of Two Cities £89.00 5 days Classic Cornwall £199.00
of separate overnight luggage which may be necessary. to suit your individual needs at a very competitive price. We would be
5 days Yorkshire Winter Warmer £285.00 4 days Entertainment Break on The English Riviera £145.00
pleased to come and pay your group a visit to discuss any details you may
PASSPORT have for your proposed excursion or tour and offer valuable information
2 days A Weekend on The North Cornwall Coast £69.00 5 days A Taste of Three Counties £215.00
Please remember to take your passport if travelling outside the UK. If and advice. You would likewise be very welcome to come and visit us and 5 days Jersey By Air From £425.00 5 days Lancashire Winter Warmer £195.00
travelling to the Republic of Ireland or the Channel Islands you will need view our coaches at our head office. 4 days Spring into Shropshire £215.00 5 days York, Whitby & Scarborough £219.00
your passport, driving licence or citizen card. 5 days Lake District more Inclusive £285.00 5 days North Wales & Stunning Snowdonia National Park £245.00
4 days Entertainment Break – Weston-super-Mare £159.00 5 days Eastbourne & The Sussex Coast £229.00
CUSTOMER CARE & Mendip Hills
A Blakes Coach holiday experience begins with a telephone call to our 5 days Isle of Wight £259.00
4 days Antiques Fair, Nottinghamshire £209.00 5 days Five Day British Mystery £255.00
friendly and helpful reservation department. Our experienced staff are
there to help and advise you on your choice of holiday. They will guide you 3 days Regal Royal Residences £225.00 5 days Norfolk & The Broads £239.00
through the booking procedure, taking into account any special requests 5 days Warner Break - Nidd Hall, Yorkshire £385.00 5 days Kent Coast & Bruges £195.00
you may have. It really couldn’t be easier. Just pick up the phone and dial 2 days RHS Cardiff Flower Show £99.00 5 days A Taste of Four Counties £215.00
01398 341160 to begin what we hope will be a wonderful holiday. 5 days Springtime Gardens in Cornwall £299.00 4 days Delightful Dorset & The New Forest £169.00
5 days Springtime on The Isle of Wight £295.00
SPECIAL REQUESTS 5 days A Taste of Three Counties £235.00
We are a caring family operator and we aim to cater for all our customer’s 5 days Springtime along The South Coast £249.00
needs. When making your booking, please inform us of any special IRISH HOLIDAYS 4 days Four Day British Seaside Mystery £169.00
requirements and we will do our very best to meet those requests. 5 days A Real Taste of Ireland £325.00 5 days York, Whitby & Scarborough £245.00
5 days Springtime in The Peak District £249.00
DRIVERS SCOTTISH HOLIDAYS
Throughout your holiday you will be looked after by a professional, 4 days A Weekend in North Cornwall £169.00
6 days Lochs & Glens of Scotland £355.00 5 days Norfolk & The Broads £245.00
friendly, experienced and sometimes witty, tour driver. They are selected
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insurance
HOLIDAY TRAVEL INSURANCE HEALTH CONDITIONS
A client holiday travel insurance scheme is available for all passengers travelling on our holidays which is arranged by Wrightsure
Services (Hampshire) Limited and underwritten by ETI – International Travel Protection (ERV), the UK branch of Europäische The insurers shall not be liable for claims WHERE AT THE TIME OF TAKING OUT THIS POLICY AND BETWEEN THAT TIME
Reiseverscherung AG, who are authorised by the Bundesanstalt für Finanzdienstleistungsaufsicht (BAFIN – www.bafin.de) and ap- AND YOUR DEPARTURE:
proved by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA – www.fca.org.uk) to undertake insurance business in the UK. Wrightsure Services
Departure Holiday No of Days Page Departure Holiday No of Days Page
a) You are aware of any medical condition or set of circumstances that could reasonably be expected
(Hampshire) Ltd which is authorised and regulated by the FCA (their registration number is 311394) and which is permitted to to give rise to a claim (for example the state of health of a Close Relative, Business Associate or any
advise on and arrange general insurance contracts. person on whom Your travel plans depend). 12 July Southern Ireland & The Copper Coast 5 49 12 October Warners – Holme Lacey, Herefordshire 5 98
You can check these details online using the Financial Services Register (accessible from https://register.fca.org.uk) or by b) The Insured Person whose medical condition gives rise to a claim:
contacting the Financial Conduct Authority Consumer Helpline on 0800 1116768. Should you wish to take out this travel insurance 17 July British Grand Prix Weekend 3 50 16 October City Break York 4 98
please include the appropriate premium when booking your holiday. ii) Is receiving, or on a waiting list for, surgery, in-patient treatment or investigations in a hospital, clinic or nursing home. 19 July Suffolk’s Tranquil Villages & Picturesque Coast 5 50 18 October Autumn Colours of Scotland including The Enchanted Forest 6 99
DEMANDS AND NEEDS ii) Is travelling against any health requirements stipulated by the carrier, their handling agents or other public 19 July Northumbria & Holy Island 6 51 18 October Stunning Italy… Sorrento, The Amalfi Coast & Island of Capri 11 100
This insurance policy will suit the demands and needs of an individual or group (where applicable) who have no excluded medical transport provider.
condition(s), are travelling in countries included within the policy terms and who wish to insure themselves against unforeseen 21 July Cruising The Danube 10 52 19 October Autumn Tints of West Wales 5 101
circumstances/events detailed in the cover section below. Subject to the terms, conditions and maximum specified sums insured. iii) Is travelling against the advice of a Medical Practitioner or for the purpose of obtaining medical treatment abroad. 53
20 July North Wales & Anglesey 5 19 October Autumn Colours of The Lake District 5 101
IMPORTANT iv) Has been given a terminal prognosis. 22 July Royal Welsh Show 3 53 19 October Yorkshire Dales in Autumn 5 102
We will not provide you with advice about the suitability of this product for your individual needs but will be happy to provide
you with factual information. We summarise below the details of the insurance cover provided which also includes 24-hour
Please note: If you are on medication at the time of travel, your medical condition(s) must be stable and well controlled. 26 July The Peak District & Derbyshire Dales 5 54 23 October Blackpool Illuminations 4 102
emergency service from Mayday Assistance Limited. The following is a brief summary of the cover available. Full details of cover If you are travelling outside of the UK You must notify the Change in Health helpline immediately if a change in health 27 July Gardens & Trains of South Wales 5 54 24 October Chocolate Safari 2 103
and exclusions will be forwarded with your confirmation of booking. In any event you may ask for a specimen copy of the policy occurs (including any change to medication) between the date this policy is issued and your scheduled date of departure.
wording before booking should you wish to examine this in advance. 27 July Valkenburg, Monschau & The Eifel National Park 5 55 25 October Disneyland® Paris 4 103
Please note this Holiday Travel Insurance Scheme is only available to residents of the United Kingdom.
27 July Cruising The Bordeaux Region – Premium Ship River Cruise 7 56 26 October Autumn Colours of Shropshire 5 104
SUMMARY OF COVER SIGNIFICANT EXCLUSIONS
PLEASE SEE THE POLICY WORDING FOR FULL DETAILS OF THE COVER, LIMITATIONS 31 July A Weekend in Pembrokeshire 4 57 26 October North Wales & Snowdonia 5 104
RESIDENCY
AND EXCESSES, A SPECIMEN COPY OF WHICH IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. AUGUST 30 October Entertainment Break on The English Riviera 4 105
If you or anyone else named on this policy has not been a resident in the UK for the past 6-months this policy
cannot cover you. 02 August Buckingham Palace & The Royal Windsor Steam Express 3 57 30 October Mystery Weekend 4 105
Cover Sum Insured Excess
02 August Kent & Beautiful Bruges 5 58 NOVEMBER
Cancellation Up to £1,500 Holidays 3 days duration or less. In addition to the above the policy also contains the following main exclusions:
Nil excess. Holidays 4 days 03 August The Very Best of Yorkshire 5 58 01 November Luxury in London 2 106
• Any costs of repatriation or evacuation as a result of You taking part in any excluded Hazardous Activities and Sports
duration and over £50/£15 in
including dangerous expeditions or from an area which is considered by Insurers to be a War Risk or Civil Hazard area. 03 August A Cumbrian Journey & The Carlisle To Settle Railway 5 59 01 November Sweet Temptations & The Pudding Club 4 106
respect of Loss of Deposit claims
• Loss of or damage to money and valuables whilst left unattended or in/from luggage in transit. 07 August Kynren – An Epic Tale of England 4 59 01 November Holly & Mistletoe, North Wales 5 107
Personal Accident Up to £15,000 Death and corresponding No Excess
benefits £15,000. Death Benefit limited • Loss of or damage to telecommunications and motor vehicle related equipment and accessories. 08 August Cruising The Romantic Rhine & Majestic Moselle 8 60 06 November Falmouth Turkey & Tinsel 4 107
to £7,500 persons aged 66 and over at 06 November Leeds Castle Fireworks Extravaganza 4 108
time of travel • Travel against the advice of the carrier, any other public transport provider, the Foreign Office or the World Health 07 August Liverpool 4 61
Medical Expenses including Up to £2,000,000 £35 Organisation. 09 August Scotland – Edinburgh Tattoo & The Trossachs 5 61 06 November Bournemouth Turkey & Tinsel 4 108
repatriation (only applicable to • Any insurance event arising from You being the driver, rider or passenger of a quad bike, all-terrain vehicle or motorcycle 10 August Ribble Valley & The Pendle Witches 5 62 07 November London Theatre Weekend 2 109
travel outside of the UK) when the insured person is not wearing a crash helmet, whether legally required locally or not.
US Additional Travelling Expenses Up to £1,500 £35 10 August Warners – Lakeside Coastal Village, Hayling Island 5 62 09 November Eastbourne Turkey & Tinsel 5 109
Medical Confinement Benefit £10 per 24 hours up to £100 UK No Excess
Examples of these and other conditions and exclusions are contained within the policy wording, a specimen copy 11 August Jersey Including The Battle of Flowers Spectacular 6 63 10 November Thursford Christmas Spectacular 4 110
of which is available upon request. If after purchasing a policy from us should you find it does not meet your
£15 per 24 hours up to £450
requirements you have 14 days from the date of issue or prior to travel, whichever is sooner, to cancel the policy 14 August Amsterdam Tall Ships Festival 4 64 13 November Irish Country Music Weekend 4 110
Channel Islands & Europe
and receive a full refund of your premium. 14 August Just London 4 64 13 November Great Yarmouth Festive Break & Thursford Christmas Spectacular 4 111
Curtailment Up to £1,500 £35
Personal Property Including Money Up to £1,500 in all. Single Article Limit Personal Propert & Money £35 PROTECTING YOUR INFORMATION 15 August Little Trains & Boats of Austria 8 65 13 November Tenby Turkey & Tinsel 4 111
£200/Valuables £400 Personal We will only use your personal details in line with our Privacy Notice. This can be found on our website or is 16 August Ireland – Killarney & The Ring of Kerry 7 66 13 November Isle of Wight Turkey & Tinsel 4 112
Money up to £200 available in hard copy format upon request and you should read this carefully and contact us immediately if you
Delayed Baggage (after 12 hours Delayed Baggage – Excess 12 hours 17 August Cheshire – Steam Trains, Canals & Boats 5 67 14 November Blenheim Palace Christmas Festival & Gloucester Victorian Market 2 112
have any queries. Your personal information includes all of the details you have given us to process your insurance
Loss of Passport Up to £200 No Excess policy (we will not ask for more information than is necessary). We may share your data with Third Parties for the 17 August Cambridge & The National Stud 5 67 16 November The Lake District Turkey & Tinsel 5 113
Missed Departure Up to £100 UK £300 Europe No Excess provision and ongoing performance of your insurance policy. Your data may be transferred outside the UK. 21 August Cruising Through Burgundy – Rivers Rhône & Saône 10 68/69 17 November Thursford Christmas Spectacular 3 113
Travel Delay Travel Delay up to £60 Travel Delay Excess = 12 hours All of the personal information you supply to us will be handled strictly in accordance with the applicable 20 November York St Nicholas Christmas Fayre & RHS Harlow Carr Winter Glow 4 114
Cancellation (holiday abandonment) Data Protection regulations and legislation. 22 August Switzerland – Nestlé Amongst The Glaciers 8 70
up to £1,500 Holiday abandonment excess as per 22 August BBC Countryfile Live 2 71 21 November Longleat’s Festival of Light & Winchester Christmas Market 2 114
cancellation Blakes Coaches Limited are an Appointed Representative of Wrightsure Services (Hampshire) Limited who are authorised
and regulated by the FCA (their registration number is 311394) and which is permitted to advise on and arrange general 23 August Stately Homes & Riverside Retreats of Oxfordshire 5 71 21 November Christmas Shopping Weekend… Cheltenham & Oxford 2 115
Personal Liability Up to £2,000,000 No Excess
Legal Expenses Up to £25,000 No Excess
insurance contracts. You can check these details online using the Financial Services Register (accessible from 27 August Scandinavian Highlights of Denmark & Sweden 9 72 21 November Cornish Christmas Crackers 5 115
www.fca.org.uk) or be contacting the Financial Conduct Authority Consumer Helpline on 0800 111 6768. 23 November Valkenburg Turkey & Tinsel and Christmas Markets 5 116
24 August Vintage Charms of Derbyshire 5 73
28 August Twinwood (Glenn Miller) Festival & Cambridge 5 73 23 November Great Yarmouth Turkey & Tinsel and Thursford
29 August Great Dorset Steam Fair Weekend 2 74 Christmas Spectacular 5 117
23 November Warners – Bodelwyddan Castle Festive Break 5 117
CONTENTS
29 August The Isles of Scilly 6 74
31 August Norfolk – The Broads & Sandringham 5 75 27 November Christmas Markets of Aachen & Valkenburg 4 118
SEPTEMBER 27 November Portsmouth Victorian Extravaganza 3 119
04 September London’s Mail Rail & Royal Greenwich 3 75 27 November North Wales Turkey & Tinsel 4 119
Departure Holiday No of Days Page Departure Holiday No of Days Page 28 November Longleat’s Festival of Light & Southampton’s Christmas Festival 2 120
02 September Our Grand River Cruise for 2020 – The Danube to The Black Sea 17 76/77
JANUARY 25 May Rhine & Swiss Delights River Cruise 8 28 06 September The Best of The Scottish Highlands 10 78 28 November Ludlow Medieval Fayre and Christmas Markets 3 120
18 January Strictly Come Dancing Live 2 9 29 May Springtime in Dorset & The New Forest 4 29 07 September Dorset & The New Forest 5 79 30 November Great Yarmouth Turkey & Tinsel and Thursford
MARCH JUNE Christmas Spectacular 5 121
11 September Blackpool Illuminations 4 79
01 March Michael Ball & Alfie Boe “Together Again” 2 9 01 June Norfolk… Steam Trains & The Broads 5 29 30 November Scarborough Turkey & Tinsel & Castle Howard at Christmas 5 121
11 September The Isle of Man 6 80
APRIL 04 June Arnhem – A Bridge Too Far & The Liberation of Europe 5 30 DECEMBER
12 September Longleat Sky Safari – Hot Air Balloon Festival 2 80
10 April Easter in Norfolk 4 10 01 June Hidden Gardens of Sussex 5 31 01 December Thursford Christmas Spectacular 4 122
13 September Slovenia, Croatia & The Istrian Peninsula 12 81
10 April Easter Along the South Coast 4 10 06 June London Theatre Weekend 2 31 04 December Grassington’s Victorian Christmas Festival 4 122
14 September Tenby & Pembrokeshire 5 82
13 April Weymouth Mock Cruise 5 11 07 June Oberammergau Passion Play 10 32 04 December Shropshire Turkey & Tinsel 4 123
14 September Kent’s Garden of England & Flower Festival 5 82
24 April Entertainment Break in South Wales 4 11 08 June Highlights of Yorkshire 5 32 04 December German Christmas Markets – Cologne & Dusseldorf 4 123
14 September The Austrian Tyrol, Alpine Mountains & Festival of Cows 8 83
19 April Springtime in Austria 7 12 08 June Tenby & Pembrokeshire 5 33 05 December Longleat’s Festival of Light & Winchester Christmas Market 2 124
18 September Tales of The Riverbank 4 84
26 April Springtime in Kent 5 13 08 June Black Country Explorer 5 33 05 December Blenheim Palace at Christmas & Illuminated Light Trail 2 124
19 September Cornwall & The Eden Project 2 84
27 April Houses, Gardens & Steam Trains of North Yorkshire 5 13 13 June Austria – Beauty on The Edge of The World 8 34 07 December Great Yarmouth Turkey & Tinsel and Thursford
19 September London Theatre Weekend 2 85 Christmas Spectacular 5 125
27 April A Cumbrian Journey 5 14 12 June Entertainment Break on The English Riviera 4 35 21 September Highlights of Northumberland 5 85 07 December Mystery Turkey & Tinsel 5 125
MAY 14 June Welsh Borders & Waterways 5 35 21 September Scenic Shropshire – Canal Boats & Steam Trains 5 86 07 December Warners – Littlecote House Turkey & Tinsel 5 126
01 May The Delightful Dales of Yorkshire & Skipton’s Waterway Festival 4 14 15 June Steam Trains & Secret Gardens of Worcestershire 5 36 21 September Warners – Thoresby Hall, Nottinghamshire 5 86 07 December Folkestone Turkey & Tinsel including Bruges Christmas Market 5 126
30 April Scotland – The Outer Hebrides & Isle of Skye 9 15 17 June Royal Ascot – Ladies’ Day 2 36 23 September Eastbourne & The Sussex Downs 5 87 08 December Windsor Castle at Christmas & RHS Wisley Gardens Glow 3 127
03 May Spain… The Costa Brava 9 16 18 June Scottish Splendour & The Royal Highland Show 9 37 25 September Weekend in The Lake District 4 87 11 December Paignton Turkey & Tinsel & The Christmas Train of Lights 4 127
03 May Houses & Gardens of Staffordshire 5 17 20 June Treasures of The German Rhine Valley 7 38 26 September Llandudno & Little Trains of Wales 5 88 12 December Christmas Shopping Weekend in Calais 2 128
04 May Springtime in Bruges 4 17 19 June Midsomer, A Manor & Marlow 4 39 27 September Beautiful Bath with Afternoon Tea in The Pump Room 2 88 12 December Blists Hill Victorian Christmas & Cheltenham Christmas Market 2 128
08 May Llandudno Victorian Extravaganza 4 18 22 June The Forest of Dean & The Wye Valley by Coach, Boat & Train 5 39 28 September A Cumbrian Journey & The Carlisle To Settle Railway 5 89 12 December Longleat’s Festival of Lights & Southampton’s Christmas Festival 2 129
08 May A Weekend in Cornwall 4 18 22 June National Trust Treasures – Kent 5 40 28 September The Classic Cotswolds 5 89 14 December Warners – Cricket St. Thomas Turkey & Tinsel 5 129
11 May Italy – The Eternal City of Rome & The Italian Lakes 11 19 27 June Blenheim Palace Flower Show & Abbey House Gardens 2 40 OCTOBER 15 December Christmas at Kew & Oxford Christmas Market 2 130
11 May The Lovely Lake District 5 20 27 June Ireland’s Beautiful Northern Coast 7 41 02 October A Weekend in Cornwall 4 90 19 December Longleat’s Festival of Lights & Winchester Christmas Market 2 130
12 May Llandudno & Little Trains of Wales 5 20 29 June Heads & Tails in South Wales (Canals, Coins & Cardiff) 5 42 04 October Autumn Colours of The Peak District 5 90 21 December Christmas in Switzerland 8 131
14 May Royal Windsor Horse Show Pageant 2 21 29 June Warners – Norton Grange, Isle of Wight 5 42
04 October Great Highland Railways of Scotland 8 91 22 December Christmas in Fairytale Germany 7 132
15 May English Gardens Gems 4 21 29 June Andorra – A Pyrenees Mountain Paradise 8 43
04 October Portugal’s Atlantic Coast & Lisbon 10 92 22 December Christmas in Norfolk including Thursford Christmas Spectacular 6 133
17 May Scotland… The Highlands & Jacobite Steam Train 8 22 JULY
05 October Guernsey 5 93 23 December Christmas in Scotland 5 134
16 May Cornwall Coast To Coast 5 23 05 July Scotland… The Age of Steam, Boats & Wheels 6 44
05 October Jersey 5 93 23 December Christmas in York 5 134
21 May RHS Chelsea Flower Show & Royal Botanic Gardens of Kew 2 23 29 June Treasures of Rural England 5 45
05 October The Very Best of Cornwall 5 94 23 December Christmas in The Lake District 5 135
18 May Guernsey 5 24 06 July Lake District – Rail, Sail & Bobtail 5 45
05 October Blackpool Illuminations & The Lake District 5 94 27 December Twixmas on The South Coast 4 135
18 May Jersey 5 24 07 July Llandudno & The Welsh Highland Railway 5 46
10 October Ireland & The Fermanagh Lakelands 8 95 29 December Scottish Hogmanay 5 136
23 May The Black Forest & Alsace Villages 7 25 10 July RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show 2 46
11 October Northern Spain - The Cantabrian Coast 10 96 30 December New Year in Eastbourne 4 136
24 May Ireland – Killarney & The Ring of Kerry 7 26 11 July Goodwood Festival of Speed 2 47
11 October Mid Wales & The Elan Valley 5 97 30 December New Year North Wales 4 137
25 May Highlights of The Border Counties 5 27 11 July Isle of Wight 5 47
12 October Isle of Wight 5 97 30 December New Year in Oxfordshire 4 137
25 May Warners – Corton Coastal Resort, Suffolk 5 27 11 July Majestic Lakes of Italy – Maggiore, Orta & Como 8 48
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OUR 2020 RIVER CRUISE SELECTION
• Rhine & Swiss Delights River Cruise (page 28)
• Cruising The Danube (page 52)
• Cruising The Bordeaux Region (page 56)
• Cruising The Romantic Rhine & Majestic Moselle (page 60)
• Cruising Through Burgundy (pages 68 -69)
• Our Grand River Cruise – The Danube to the Black Sea (pages 76 – 77)
STRICTLY COME TOUR MICHAEL BALL & ALFIE BOE – TOUR
DANCING LIVE PRICE “TOGETHER AGAIN” PRICE
Calling all “Strictly” fans! Filled with glitz, glamour and
£159 CONCERT, BIRMINGHAM £159
sequins, your favourite judges, celebrities and
Two legends of the stage are together again for their
professional dancers dust off their glitter balls and
2 DAYS third UK tour. Michael Ball, one of the nation’s largest 2 DAYS
re-unite on the dance floor, for the much loved Strictly
West End theatre stars and Alfie Boe, Britain’s acclaimed
Come Dancing live tour. With thrilling choreography,
tenor – most famous for his lead role in Les Miserables
awesome acrobatics and dazzling costumes, join us for
as “Jean Valjean”, are joining forces once again and taking
a “Strictly” treat.
to the stage for their fabulous new concert, following their
YOUR HOTEL Holiday Inn, Birmingham M6 J7 latest album “Together Again”.
A 3* modern hotel. Each en-suite room is comfortably equipped with YOUR HOTEL Holiday Inn, Birmingham M6 J7, Birmingham
TV and Wi-Fi access and tea & coffee making facilities. The restaurant
A 4* hotel on the outskirts of Birmingham. Each of the comfortable
serves a delicious evening menu and hearty breakfast, and leisure
rooms is ensuite, with TV, hairdryer, Wi-Fi and tea & coffee facilities.
facilities include an indoor pool and gym.
There is no lift in the hotel, but ground floor rooms are available. The
restaurant serves delicious evening menu and hearty breakfast. Leisure
ITINERARY facilities include an indoor pool and gym.
SATURDAY We leave the West Country and make our ITINERARY
way to Birmingham, stopping for lunch en route, and
arriving at the Birmingham Arena for the afternoon SUNDAY We leave the West Country and make
show of Strictly Come Dancing Live. Your host, Stacey our way to Gloucester Quays indoor shopping
Dooley, is joined by the fearsome judging panel, outlet with time to enjoy a light lunch and perhaps
watching over your favourite professionals and celebrity indulge in a little retail therapy. We continue to our
dancers as they waltz, tango and jive their way across hotel for an early evening meal, before we make
the dance floor. With thrilling dancing and acrobatics; the short journey to the Birmingham Arena, for
breath taking costumes; amazing choreography and tonight’s concert. Michael Ball & Alfie Boe come
incredible live music from the fabulous Strictly band, together to perform an exquisite celebration of
this is an entertainment extravaganza not to be missed. music with a mixture of Broadway hits, classic
After the show we rejoin the coach and make travel to favourites and a wide range of duets.
our hotel with time to freshen up before dinner and an
MONDAY After a leisurely breakfast, we travel
evening at leisure.
to the charming riverside town of Stratford-Upon-
SUNDAY After a leisurely breakfast we begin our Avon with time to enjoy the many architectural
CANCELLATION CHARGES FOR ALL RIVER CRUISES journey home, stopping for lunch at Gloucester Quays. delights, sharing an affectionate connection with
• 90+ DAYS PRIOR TO SAILING: DEPOSIT PAID The indoor shopping outlet has an array of shops, a mix
William Shakespeare. With plenty of time to explore
• 51 – 90 DAYS PRIOR TO SAILING: 50% OF THE TOTAL PAID of designer labels and high street favourites, to pick up
the town, browse the shops and enjoy lunch in
• 30 – 50 DAYS PRIOR TO SAILING: 60% OF THE TOTAL PAID a bargain, and numerous cafes and restaurants to enjoy
a warming lunch. We later continue our homeward
one of the many cafes and restaurants, we later
• 15 – 29 DAYS PRIOR TO SAILING: 75% OF THE TOTAL PAID
journey, arriving early-evening. continue our journey home to the West Country.
• 14 DAYS OR LESS PRIOR TO SAILING: 100% OF TOTAL PAID
PRICE INCLUDES: PRICE INCLUDES:
n 1 Night Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n 1 Night Dinner, Bed & Breakfast
• FULL PAYMENT WILL BE REQUIRED ON ALL RIVER CRUISES 90 DAYS PRIOR TO DEPARTURE DATE n Ticket for Strictly Come Dancing Live – Birmingham Arena n Ticket to Michael Ball and Alfie Boe “Together Again” Concert
n All coach travel n All coach travel
• PASSPORTS ARE REQUIRED (WITH A MINIMUM VALIDITY OF 6 MONTHS)
SUPPLEMENTS: SUPPLEMENTS:
• AN OVERNIGHT BAG WILL BE REQUIRED ON ANY OVERNIGHT STAYS AT HOTELS Single supplement £25.00 Single supplement £20.00
Travel insurance £14.00 Travel insurance £14.00
• TRAVEL INSURANCE IS ESSENTIAL FOR ALL EUROPEAN TRAVEL
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NEW
EASTER IN NORFOLK TOUR EASTER ALONG THE TOUR WEYMOUTH MOCK CRUISE TOUR ENTERTAINMENT BREAK TOUR
Norfolk is one of England’s most picturesque counties. PRICE SOUTH COAST PRICE (NO SAILING!) PRICE IN SOUTH WALES PRICE
Perhaps best known for its windmills and the Broads it
£295 £245 295 £195
Quaint hamlets, seaside resorts and the rolling Downs – The coastal town of Weymouth is one of our Great Discover the delights of Gower’s countryside and the
offers a revitalizing getaway from the hustle and bustle
of busy Britain. The Norfolk Broads is Britain’s largest the south coast has it all. And as the meeting place of British seaside resorts. Join us as the Crown Hotel is £ Welsh Valleys, rich in heritage and outstanding natural
protected wetland and it enjoys status equivalent to an award-winning shoreline and the beautiful transformed into the “cruise liner” S.S Crown and hotel beauty. With its blend of coastal outlooks and rural
4 DAYS South Downs. 4 DAYS staff as your ship’s crew, as it sets sail to exotic shores. 5 DAYS townships, and its magnificent National Park, where 4 DAYS
a National Park.
YOUR HOTEL Chichester Park Hotel, Chichester All “cabins” are en-suite and carefully furnished with TV, better to spend a weekend!
YOUR HOTEL Holiday Inn, Norwich City and tea & coffee making facilities. There is a residents’
We are delighted to return to this modern 3* hotel ideally located close YOUR HOTEL Seabank Hotel, Porthcawl
A delightful 3* hotel situated in the centre of Norwich, just a short lounge for relaxation, and a lift to all “decks”. So, step aboard for a fun
walk from the shopping district. All rooms are en-suite with TV, to the centre of the city. All rooms are en suite, with TV, hairdryer and Beautifully situated on Porthcawl’s seafront, a warm welcome awaits at
tea & coffee-making facilities. The hotel’s leisure facilities include an and exciting cruising experience, without ever going afloat! the Seabank Hotel. All rooms are ensuite, with TV, telephone, hairdryer
telephone, safe, hairdryer, Wi-Fi and tea & coffee making facilities. There
is a lift to all floors. The restaurant serves a delicious choice evening indoor pool, sauna and spa bath and the restaurant offers an excellent YOUR HOTEL SS Crown, Weymouth and tea & coffee facilities. The restaurant offers a range of freshly-
menu and hearty breakfast. menu. Live entertainment is provided on 2 evenings prepared dishes, and the bar provides an area in which to relax both
before and after dinner. There is a lift to all floors and entertainment is
ITINERARY ITINERARY provided.
ITINERARY
FRIDAY We leave our home area and make our way east to Wilton Village MONDAY We leave our home area and make our way to Bridport for
ITINERARY
FRIDAY We leave the West Country and make our way to for coffee, before continuing to Portsmouth’s historic dockyard for lunch lunch with a comfort stop on route. We continue to Weymouth, where
Norfolk, stopping for coffee and lunch en route and arriving and time to explore. In addition to HMS Victory and the Spinnaker Tower, we “board” the S.S Crown, collecting our cabin keys from the Purser’s FRIDAY We leave the West Country and, with a stop for coffee, make
offering wonderful views across to the Isle of Wight (weather permitting), Office and start to find our sea legs! Join our fellow passengers at the our way over the Severn Bridge and up the Wye Valley to the attractive
at our hotel with time to settle in relax before dinner. you may also like to visit Gunwharf Quays – a modern waterfront Captain’s Welcome Reception, followed by the evening’s “on-board” light and typically Welsh town of Monmouth, birthplace of Henry V. Here
SATURDAY This morning we make the short journey shopping, eating and entertainment centre. We later complete our journey entertainment until 11.30pm. The departure of the “S.S Crown” from you will have plenty of time to browse the shops and enjoy a leisurely
to our hotel, arriving with ample time to settle in before dinner. Weymouth will be celebrated in style with party poppers provided for this lunch. We later continue our journey to our hotel, with plenty of time
to the beautiful riverside town of Wroxham, considered exciting occasion.
the capital of the Norfolk Broads. Here you will find an SATURDAY Today we travel to Brighton, The spectacular Royal Pavilion is to settle in and relax before dinner this evening.
well worth a visit; beneath its distinctive onion domes are many impressive TUESDAY Breakfast is served as we “berth” in the film festival capital SATURDAY After a leisurely breakfast as we make our way to
abundance of shops, including the famous Roys department works of art and wonderful history about King George IV. As well as the of the Côte d’ Azur – Cannes! Enjoy a full English breakfast with a French
store, riverside walks and small boat marinas. We enjoy the southern edge of the Brecon Beacons to the market town of
many High Street shops you may also like the stroll the historic Lanes – a croissant to set you up for the day. While “docked” here we enjoy a coach Abergavenny. Take a stroll through the market, with a variety of stalls
a leisurely boat cruise on the Norfolk Broads, will full maze of narrow alleyways lined with antique shops and elegant arcades journey inland, with plenty of time to enjoy a spot of sight-seeing, browse selling everything from local produce to art and crafts. With time to
commentary as you relax and enjoy the wonderful scenery. of boutiques. Other attractions include The Sea Life Centre and the Volk’s the local shops and enjoy lunch before we return to our “cruise liner” for enjoy a leisurely lunch, we continue across to the Brecon Beacons
We return to Norwich this afternoon with time to enjoy Electric Railway, the ‘world’s oldest operating electric railway’ which travels a pre-dinner Bucks Fizz reception and candle lit meal in the French chic National Park with rugged scenery along the way, to the town of
along the seafront, The more adventurous may like to take a ride on the bistro, followed by an evening of bingo and musical cabaret entertainment Brecon for afternoon tea.
lunch, and perhaps visit the splendid Norman Cathedral British Airways i360, as you gently glide up a 450ft tower in the stunning to get you in the swing!
or the castle, once a Royal Palace, now a museum and art glass viewing pod with views (on a clear day) to the South Downs National WEDNESDAY Good morning from the exotic shores of Curacao, the
SUNDAY This morning we make our way to coastal city of Swansea.
gallery with outstanding collections. The city offers many Park, and across to the Isle Of Wight. There are numerous places to enjoy Together with the marina, you will find a variety of museums including
Dutch Caribbean Island in the beautiful Caribbean Sea. The day is free for
shops to browse nestled amongst winding alleyways and coffee and lunch…or to just sit and watch the world go by! you to explore the bustling metropolis of “Puerto Weymouth”, strolling
the National Waterfront Museum. You may like to take a boat ride
across the bay, or perhaps browse the vibrant shops in the shopping
delightful architecture. SUNDAY After a leisurely breakfast we travel inland to Sheffield Park through the shopping district and along the beach & harbour and maybe
district, where you will find the largest indoor market in Wales. With
to board the Bluebell Railway, a heritage Steam Railway, for a nine mile sample some local cuisine … fish ‘n’ chips!! Join the crew this evening
SUNDAY Join us today as we make our way to for an aperitif as we toast your health with a “Planters Punch” followed by time to enjoy lunch, we later return to Porthcawl for time to spend at
nostalgic steam train ride running through the glorious Sussex countryside leisure, perhaps take a stroll along the promenade and enjoy the views
Sandringham, the private country retreat of Her Majesty to Kingscote and with a brief stop, returning to Sheffield Park. Remaining dinner, bingo and a full entertainment programme until late!
out to sea.
the Queen. Built in 1870 for king Edward VII, the main at the station for lunch, we then make the very short journey to the mag- THURSDAY We wake in the tranquil lagoon shores of Italian Venice.
rooms used by the Royal family when in residence are nificent Capability Brown landscaped gardens a very short distance away After a leisurely breakfast, join us as we “hail our gondola” (coach) and MONDAY Sadly, we leave our hotel and make our way to Cardiff
at Sheffield Park for the afternoon. There are also waterfalls, cascades, and travel further along the shores to explore a neighbouring harbour town. to explore the Welsh capital. This vibrant University city has a proud
open to the public and you’ll have plenty of time to view four large lakes as well as a lovely restaurant to enjoy afternoon tea. and rich history, full of attractions, museums and wonderful shopping
We return to the “cruise liner” for a cream tea, just to remind you of
them in addition to the 60 glorious acres of grounds and home... cream first of course!! This evening we join the crew for a crisp district. You may like to visit the castle with over 2000 years of history
MONDAY Sadly its time to leave our hotel after breakfast and journey
the museum containing a fascinating display of Royal back to the West Country, stopping in Winchester, the former capital of aperitif followed by dinner, a complimentary glass of wine and more fun, or the National Museum of Wales with some of the finest works of
memorabilia. There is also a restaurant, shop and Wessex for lunch and time if you wish to browse the shops and visit the fun, fun entertainment until late! art in the whole of Europe, together with natural history galleries and
garden centre. cathedral. We later continue our homeward journey back to the West pre-historic exhibitions. Mermaid Quay offers a bustling area with
FRIDAY Sadly, as the S.S Crown berths back in dock at Weymouth, we say
Country arriving early-evening. shops and cafes, or there are plenty of public parks to sit and watch
“chao” to our “ship” after breakfast, and make our way homewards, with
MONDAY It’s time to say goodbye to Norfolk as we begin a lunch stop en route. We arrive in our home area early evening.
the world go by! We later complete our homeward journey, arriving
our homeward journey. Stopping for coffee and lunch en early-evening.
PRICE INCLUDES:
route, we reach our home area early-mid evening. n 3 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast PRICE INCLUDES: PRICE INCLUDES:
n Live entertainment 2 evenings n 4 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n 3 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast
PRICE INCLUDES: n An Easter Egg n Captain’s welcome reception n All coach travel
n 3 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n Ticket for Bluebell Railway n Complimentary glass of wine on 3 evenings
n Cruise on the Norfolk Broads n Entrance to Sheffield Park Gardens (Nat Trust) n Cream tea 1 afternoon
SUPPLEMENTS:
SUPPLEMENTS: SUPPLEMENTS: SUPPLEMENTS: Single supplement £21.00
n Entrance to Sandringham Estate Single supplement £60.00 n All coach travel Single supplement £54.00 n Entertainment each evening No single supplement (Max 7) Sea view supplement £15.00 per person
n All coach travel Travel insurance £19.00 Travel insurance £19.00 n All coach travel Travel insurance £21.00 Travel insurance £19.00
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NEW
SPRINGTIME IN AUSTRIA – TOUR level, where you can spend time enjoying the mountain KENT – GARDEN OF ENGLAND TOUR HOUSES, GARDENS & STEAM TOUR
ALPINE MOUNTAINS AND PRICE views and have a warming drink in the restaurant. & SPRINGTIME BLOOM! PRICE TRAINS OF NORTH YORKSHIRE PRICE
TYROLEAN TOWNS £545
After making our way back down to meet the coach, Affectionately known as the “Garden of England”,
£335 North Yorkshire is a much-loved destination with its
£325
we travel the short distance to Landeck, a small Kent is one of Britain’s well-loved counties, with fine spectacular moorland scenery and coastal resorts. Join
The Austrian Tyrol is a picture book region of outstanding landscaped gardens, castles and grand country mansions. us as we take a steam train ride across the North
beauty, characterised by mighty peaks, crystal clear lakes 7 DAYS Tyrolean town with its imposing castle, mountain forest As we leave winter far behind, join us on this special 5 DAYS
Yorkshire Moors, visit historic Sewerby Hall and gardens
5 DAYS
and picturesque towns and there are few sights to rival backdrop and streets lined with shops and cafes. springtime tour, blooming across England’s and discover the Yorkshire coast at its very best.
the invigorating beauty of the snow-capped Alps with charming corner.
such a wealth of spectacular scenery where the Pitztal WEDNESDAY Join us for a full day excursion to the YOUR HOTEL Monarch Hotel, Bridlington
YOUR HOTEL Mercure Tunbridge Wells Hotel, Tunbridge Wells A warm welcome awaits us at this seafront hotel. Each en-suite
Valley is home to the Wildspitze Mountain, the highest enchanting city of Innsbruck, built around the River
in the Tyrol. A 4* hotel set in an 18th century Georgian house with modern bedroom is comfortably furnished with TV and tea & coffee making
Inn, with its charming historic centre. It is entirely comforts. All rooms are ensuite ith TV, telephone, Wi-Fi access, hairdryer facilities. A lift serves most floors. The restaurant serves a traditional
YOUR HOTEL Hotel Wiese, St Leonhard im Pitztal and tea & coffee making facilities. There is no lift, but ground floor evening menu & hearty breakfast, and there is a bar & entertainment
A 3* hotel located in the peaceful Pitztal Valley, close to the surrounded by mountains, including the famous rooms are available. The stylish restaurant serves a delicious choice room to relax in the evenings.
Wildspitze Mountain. All ensuite rooms are comfortably furnished Nordkette Mountain, which you may like to explore menu and generous breakfast. Leisure facilities include an indoor pool.
in a traditional Austrian style with TV and hairdryer. The restaurant by taking the funicular railway, then cable car to the
serves a delicious home-cooked menu and the lounge area offers a ITINERARY
summit. The city centre is a subtle blend of old and ITINERARY
comfortable area to relax. MONDAY We leave the West Country and begin our journey north,
new, crammed full of classic Austrian architecture, SUNDAY We make our way east, with stops for coffee and lunch en
stopping for coffee and lunch en route, and reaching our hotel with time
narrow arcades and tall imposing buildings on the route, to Kent and our hotel, arriving with time to settle in before dinner.
ITINERARY to freshen up before dinner and enjoy a stroll along the seafront.
square, including the 15th century Golden Roof, built MONDAY After breakfast we visit the attractive spa town of Royal
SUNDAY After an early departure, we make our way Tunbridge Wells, famous for its “Pantiles” – rows of shops behind raised TUESDAY After a leisurely breakfast we travel north to Pickering, where
to Dover, with comfort stops en route, for the ferry for Emperor Maximilian I. The new modern shopping arcades. After lunch we continue to Hever Castle, set in 125 acres and we join the North Yorkshire Moors Railway for a scenic train ride across
crossing to Calais. We then continue to our overnight district also offers many cafes and restaurants to filled with spring bulbs, camellias, hyacinths and pansies setting off the heart of the moors to Grosmont. We then re-join the coach for the
enjoy lunch. a colourful backdrop to this historic building with over 700 years of short drive to the picturesque fishing port of Whitby, with its ancient
accommodation in Metz, arriving in time for our history, As the childhood home of Anne Boleyn, Henry VIII’s unfortunate abbey and stunning coastline. The ruins of the 13th-century abbey are
evening meal. THURSDAY Join us today for an excursion to the second wife, explore the exquisite interiors with their grand wall panels, fascinating, and for the more energetic, the views from the top are well
MONDAY After breakfast, we continue our journey, with mountain resort of St Anton, a popular winter ski beautifully furnished state rooms and galleries, before stepping into the worth the climb. Why not indulge in some of Whitby’s finest fish & chips
gardens and parklands to admire the riot of springtime colour. Maybe and take a stroll along the picturesque harbour.
regular comfort stops on route, travelling through France destination. This delightful resort offers a friendly
enjoy afternoon tea and a browse the well-stocked gift shop to find a WEDNESDAYJoin us today as we make the short journey south to the
and Germany and across the border into Austria, on to Tyrolean welcome as you wander through the town, souvenir of your visit. charming town of Beverley. Here you will find the 15th century Minster,
our hotel in St Leonhard im Pitztal, with time to settle in browse the shops and enjoy a relaxing lunch in one of TUESDAY Join us as we visit to the historic city of Rochester, with its independent shops and cosy cafes all set around quaint Georgian
before dinner. the cafes. For the more adventurous, you may like to close association with Charles Dickens and his wonderful characters. The streets. We return to our hotel for a light lunch, with the afternoon free
take a cable car up the mountain and experience the fine Norman castle and cathedral are well worth a visit, and there is an to explore Bridlington with its beach and old town full of shops and
TUESDAY This morning we explore our local alpine scenery from up high. array of independent shops and charming cafes to enjoy morning coffee. cafes,…and the novelty land train that runs along the promenade!
surroundings with a cable car ride up the Wildspitze We re-join the coach and continue to the medieval city of Canterbury
FRIDAY Sadly it’s now time to say a fond farewell with time to explore the world-famous cathedral, historic buildings and THURSDAY This morning we travel further north along the Yorkshire
Mountain with stunning scenery and surrounding glaciers. many shops and cafes, where you can enjoy a relaxing lunch. coast to Scarborough, one of the UK’s much-loved coastal resorts, with
We reach the midway point at 2840 metres above sea to our hotel as we begin our journey back through its dramatic cliffs and castle headland. Why not take the cliff lift, one
Europe, again with regular comfort stops, to our WEDNESDAY Today we visit Leeds Castle, steeped in over 900 years of the UK’s first funicular railways, down to Scarborough’s lower level
of rich history. There are 500 acres of beautiful parkland and formal
overnight accommodation in Metz, arriving in time gardens, awash in vibrant colours of spring bulbs, and manicured lawns.
to explore the beach side resort and harbour area, or maybe enjoy the
for dinner. South Cliff Gardens with spectacular views across the sea. After lunch
The castle itself started life as a Norman stronghold, and has since been we visit the Edwardian Sewerby Hall & Gardens situated on the dramatic
the private property of 6 medieval queens, a palace for King Henry VIII
SATURDAY We resume our homeward journey and is one of the most visited iconic buildings in Britain. Its stately rooms
clifftop overlooking Bridlington, set within 50 acres of early 19th century
to Calais, for the return ferry crossing to Dover. We are decorated with opulence and elegance. There are also daily falconry
parkland, a small zoo and magnificent gardens to explore at leisure.
continue to the West Country, with comfort stops en displays to enjoy in the grounds and the cafe serves delicious lunches & FRIDAY This morning we leave of our hotel and begin our journey
route, arriving mid/late-evening. afternoon tea. south. Once again stopping for coffee and lunch on route, we reach the
THURSDAY Sadly, this morning we leave our hotel and begin our West Country early-evening.
homeward journey. With stops for coffee and lunch stops en route, we
PRICE INCLUDES: reach the West Country early/mid-evening. PRICE INCLUDES:
n 6 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast
n 4 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast
n Return cable car on Wildspitze Mountain
n Ferry crossings
PRICE INCLUDES: n North Yorkshire Moors Railway Ticket
n 4 Nights’ Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n Entrance to Sewerby Hall, Gardens & Zoo
n All coach travel
n Entrance to Hever Castle & Gardens n All coach travel
SUPPLEMENTS: SUPPLEMENTS: SUPPLEMENTS:
Single supplement £110.00 n Entrance to Leeds Castle & Gardens Single supplement £100.00 Single supplement £28.00
Travel insurance £37.00 n All coach travel Travel insurance £21.00 Travel insurance £21.00
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