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Summer / Winter Day Tours & Holidays
2022 - 2023
Shop opening times:
Monday to Friday: 9am to 1pm & 1.30pm to 4.30pm • Saturday: 9am to 3pm
Oakfield Tours Ltd, Forecourt, Enfield Town Railway Station, Southbury Road, Enfield EN1 1YX
To book, please call: 020 8363 0688 / 020 8366 3277
Or online at: www.enfieldiancoaches.com
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Enfieldian brochures and tickets are
available at the following travel agents:
Barnet: The Paper Shop, 170 High Street, Barnet, EN5 5XP 020 8449 7603
Enfield: Oakfield Tours, Forecourt, Enfield Town Railway Station, 020 8363 0688
Southbury Road, Enfield Town, EN1 1YX 020 8366 3277
New Image Dry Cleaning, 777 Hertford Road,
Freezywater, EN3 6SE 01992 710162
Waltham Waltham Abbey Tourist Information Service, Highbridge Street,
Abbey: Waltham Abbey, Essex, EN9 1DG 01992 660336
Enfieldian Emergency Telephone Number: 07836 756753
(to be used ONLY in emergency situations)
Timetable
Please remember to be at your pick-up point 10 minutes before departure
PICK UP POINTS & DEPARTURE TIMES
Group A B C D E F G H J K
Opp. Edmonton Green Baptist Church, Hertford Rd. Bus Stop P. - 08.45 - - 10.00 06.05 - - - 08.40
Outside Edmonton Green Baptist Church, Hertford Rd. 08.25 - 07.20 09.40 - - 14.45 14.45 08.15 -
Ponders End, High St. Tesco Bus Stop H. - 08.55 - - 10.10 06.10 - - - 08.50
Ponders End, High St. Opp. Tesco Bus Stop J. 08.15 - 07.15 09.30 - - 14.35 14.35 08.05 -
Enfield Town, Genotin Rd, Bus Stop R. 08.40 08.30 07.30 09.50 09.50 05.55 14.20 14.20 08.40 08.15
Bramley Rd. Opp. Oakwood Station Bus Stop C. - 08.20 - - 09.40 05.45 - 14.10 - 08.05
Oakwood Station Forecourt Bus Stop B. 08.50 - 07.40 10.00 - - - - 08.50 -
East Barnet Village. Opp. Co-op Bus Stop BP. 09.00 - 07.45 10.05 - - - - 09.00 -
East Barnet Village, Co-op Bus Stop BB. - 08.15 - - 09.35 05.40 - 14.00 - 08.00
Barnet, Western Parade Bus Stop R. 09.05 - 07.50 10.15 - - - - 09.05 -
Barnet, Greenhill Parade Bus Stop D. - 08.10 - - 09.30 05.35 - 13.55 - 07.55
Potters Bar, Southgate Rd. Opp. Senate House. - 08.00 - - 09.15 05.35 - 13.45 - 07.45
Potters Bar, Southgate Rd. Senate House. 09.15 - 08.00 10.20 - - - - 09.15 -
Freezywater, Hertford Rd. Opp. Target Estate Agents Bus Stop C. - 09.05 - - 10.20 06.20 - - - 09.00
Freezywater, Hertford Rd. New Image Dry Cleaning Bus Stop B. 08.00 - 07.10 09.20 - - 14.05 - 07.50 -
Waltham Cross, Hertford Rd. Lidl. 07.55 - 07.05 09.15 - - 14.00 - 07.45 -
Waltham Cross, Hertford Rd. Opp. Lidl. - 09.10 - - 10.25 06.25 - - - 09.05
Cheshunt, The Pond. Beadles the Jewellers. - 09.20 - - 10.30 06.30 - - - 09.15
Cheshunt, The Pond,Tesco. 07.45 - 07.00 09.05 - - 13.50 - - -
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Short breaks with long memories 2022 - 2023
Welcome to our unique HOTELS
Unless otherwise stated the hotels used on our
collection of holidays and tours are of the comfortable 2/3-star standard and
short breaks each room has private facilities and is equipped with
tea/coffee making facilities. Accommodation is on
a dinner, bed and breakfast basis, unless otherwise
At Enfieldian we believe that a coach tour should
stated.
be interesting and informative from start to finish.
To achieve this aim each tour is operated to a PAYMENT
specially prepared itinerary that starts from the We are pleased to accept cash, cheque, credit cards
moment you join the coach at your local pick up or debit cards for payment.
point. You stay on the same coach throughout the
SINGLE SUPPLEMENTS
tour and there are no time-wasting interchanges.
Company policy is that No Single Supplements
Our many regular travellers constantly remind us are charged on the original fare on British Tours.
that our tours ensure congenial company as well as However, when the full allocation of single rooms
providing the opportunity to enjoy a memorable has been taken up there will be a supplement for any
holiday with others who appreciate the true beauty, additional single rooms or the single occupancy of
heritage and magnificence of Great Britain or the a twin or double room. The availability and cost will
different flavours of Europe. be determined by the hotel concerned.
For your journey
REMEMBER NO SMOKING ON This is to enable you to take advantage of the
THE COACH! cheaper prices on the continent. Any passengers
suspected of bringing amounts of tax-free goods
OFFENSIVE OR INCOMPATIBLE
over the UK allowances will be put off the coach at
CONDUCT
Calais or Dover, without any refund of the fare or
The Company reserves the right to decline any
goods purchased.
booking and to require any passenger to withdraw
from a coach if it deems that his/her actions or TRAVEL INSURANCE
conduct are offensive or incompatible with the It is recommended that you are covered by travel
general comfort of other passengers. In this event, insurance on coach holidays.
no monies paid by the passenger for services not
COACH SEATING PLAN
taken would be refunded.
Driver
PASSPORTS 4 8 12 16 20 24 32 36 40 44 48 53
Please note that you must always take a valid UK 3 7 11 15 19 23 31 35 39 43 47 52
passport on any day tour or holiday when travelling
on the continent of Europe. Non UK passport 2 6 10 14 18 22 26 28 30 34 38 42 46 50
Door
holders may require a Visa. You will be asked to
1 5 9 13 17 21 25 27 29 33 37 41 45 49
leave the coach before leaving the country and
no refund will be given if you have no passport. Row 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Rear
DAY TRIPS TO FRANCE
& BELGIUM
All of the continental day trips will allow time for
stops to purchase wines, beers, spirits, cigarettes,
cigars, tobacco and other goods either from local
shops, hypermarkets or tax free outlets at the ports,
depending on the tour itinerary and type of tour.
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Friday 26th to Monday 29th August Friday 16th to Monday 19th September
Pick up: A Pick up: A
Fare: £425 Fare: £525
Days: 4 Days: 4
Inc. Kynren Inc. ride on
admission Ravensglass
Railway,
Windermere
cruise and
entrance to
Lowther
Castle
The Majesty of Lakeland
It is impossible not to be moved by the majestic
scenery of the Lake District for all that is best,
dramatic, restful and wild in Britain’s scenery
is here. Our holiday is based at the Grange-over-
Kynren and the Sands Hotel and we include excursions to the
Northumbrian Coast Ravenglass Narrow Gauge Railway, Conishead
Priory, Windermere, Kirkstone Pass and
Staying at the ‘Marriott Hotel’ in Durham the Lowther Castle.
highlight of this tour is a visit to the grounds of
Friday: Outward along the M1 motorway stopping at
Auckland Castle to see ‘Kynren’, a show that takes
Northampton Services (coffee), Lichfield (lunch) and
us on a journey of 2000 years through English
Carnforth (tea) to arrive at our hotel during the late
History, myth and legend at breakneck speed.
afternoon.
It is an experience of magic, history and incredible
Saturday: Today, we drive to the west coast to enjoy
spectacle all rolled into one show with dazzling
a ride on the Ravenglass Narrow Gauge Steam
pyrotechnics, beautiful choreography and
Railway along Eskdale. We return to our hotel by
unbelievable horsemanship that leaves the
way of Conishead Priory (tea).
audience enraptured and awestruck. Please note
Sunday: Full day tour of the area including a cruise
that as this is an outdoor event you may need
along Lake Windermere and then follow the route
warm, waterproof clothing. We also visit Alnwick
over the Kirkstone Pass to Ullswater before visiting
Gardens and Holy Island.
Lowther Castle for tea.
Friday: Northwards along the Great North Monday: Return home through the scenery of the
Road stopping for coffee at Brampton Garden Yorkshire Dales stopping at the Wensleydale
Centre, lunch in Wetherby and tea at the Creamery (coffee), Ripon (lunch) and Peterborough
Stanhope Visitor Centre. Services (tea). The tour is scheduled to arrive back
Saturday: Free rime in Durham with an early in Enfield by approximately 7.00pm.
dinner before visiting Auckland Castle Grounds
for the Kynren Spectacular.
Sunday: Whole day drive around the Northumbrian
Coast visiting Alnwick, Holy Island, Lindisfarne,
Bamburgh and Seahouses. (The exact order of our
tour depending on the times of the safe crossing
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to Holy Island).
Monday: Drive direct to the historic city of York with
time for lunch and sightseeing before returning home
along the Great North Road, stopping for tea in
Stamford. The tour is scheduled to arrive back
in Enfield by approximately 7.30pm.
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Saturday 29th to Sunday 30th October Monday 5th to Friday 9th December
Pick up: C Pick up: C
Fare: £199 Fare: £445
Days: 2 Days: 5
Inc. Cadbury Inc. hotel’s
World festive
admission programme
Blackpool Illuminations
and Cadbury World Turkey and Tinsel in Llandudno
The opportunity to sample the delights of
Blackpool is undoubtedly a favourite with
Christmas before the real thing takes us over as
British tourists and reportedly 17 million visitors
we enjoy this pre-Christmas break at ‘The Hydro
are attracted to the bright lights of the
Hotel’, Llandudno. This sea front hotel is a short
resort each year.
walk from Llandudno’s wonderful shops and the
On Saturday morning we follow the motorways for Pier. In addition to the bar, it also has large sun
the swift drive to the North west. We spend the lounges and a ballroom that offers seasonal
afternoon in Blackpool and re-join our coach at dusk entertainment.
for the drive through the breath-taking illuminations,
Monday: (Christmas Eve). Outward journey along
arriving at our hotel in time for a late dinner.
the motorways stopping at Northampton Services
On Sunday we return home stopping for lunch
(coffee) and Chester (lunch), arriving at our hotel
at ‘Cadbury World’.
during the afternoon.
Tuesday: (Christmas Day). Free day in Llandudno to
Saturday 28th to Monday 30th January 2023
enjoy the hotel’s Christmas programme.
Pick up: A Wednesday: (Boxing Day). Whole day drive around
Fare: £199 Snowdonia stopping in Caernarfon (lunch) and
Days: 3 Llanfair P.G. (tea), returning to our hotel during the
afternoon allowing time to relax and prepare for
tonight’s festive dinner, followed by entertainment
and dancing.
Thursday: After breakfast we have a morning drive to
the Trefriw Woollen Mill, returning to our hotel by way
of Betws-y-Coed. The afternoon is free in Llandudno.
Friday: Breakfast and farewell to Llandudno as we
return home by way of Llangollen (coffee),
Shrewsbury (lunch) and the Northampton Services
Winter Mystery Tour (tea). The tour is scheduled to arrive back in
Enfield by approximately 6.30pm.
Our popular anonymous weekend that takes us to
an unknown destination somewhere in England
and stays at a comfortable hotel.
Because it is a ‘Mystery Tour’ it offers exceptional
value for money providing the opportunity to enjoy a
first-class tour at a bargain price. If you are a regular
traveller then you will know that out tours offer
quality, variety and individuality. So, if you have been
everywhere then try this ‘Mystery Tour’ - simply pack
a bag, come along and leave the rest to us.
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Tuesday 2nd August Pick up: B Thursday 4th August Pick up: A
Fare: £27 Fare: £39
NT Members:
£25
Ramsgate or Broadstairs
Chichester and
The opportunity to spend the day at either Petworth House (NT)
Broadstairs or Ramsgate. Broadstairs is an attractive
fishing village renowned for its associations with Visit Guildford Cathedral and then drive across the
Charles Dickens and its sheltered sandy beach. South Downs to Chichester, a city noted for its
Victorian Ramsgate is noted for its famous Royal unusual Cathedral surrounded by a beautiful Close
Harbour, Marina, interesting Town Museum and a and Gardens. We spend the afternoon at Petworth
system of tunnels used for air raid shelters during the House, where the state rooms offer an infinity of
2nd world war. The Winter Gardens have been paintings and sculpture which is regarded at the
converted into one of the largest Wetherspoon Pub National Trusts largest and finest collection of pictures
in England, overlooking the sea. Home by by Turner and Van Dyke and carving by Grinline
approximately 7.30pm. Gibbons. Home by approximately 7.00pm.
Wednesday 3rd August Pick up: A Friday 5th August Pick up: E
Fare: £31 Fare: £24
Admission
inc.
Sezincote and The Cotswolds
Southend or Westcliff
A delightful tour of the Cotswold Hills that stops at
Stow-on-the-Wold for Break and then spends the If you do not want to travel too far but fancy a breath
afternoon at the unusual ‘Sezincote’ a most of sea air and a walk along the promenade, we offer
remarkable house, being a Regency version of an the opportunity of five hours beside the sea at our
Indian Moghul Palace that provided the inspiration nearest resort whose latest attractions include the
for the Prince Regent’s Brighton Pavilion. The ‘onion Pier Hill Observation Tower and a completely rebuilt
dome’ and ‘peacock tail’ arches, typical of Rajasthan, promenade running from the Kursaal to the famous
contrast oddly with a landscaped park that contains pier. Indeed with the fabulous shopping centre and
an Indian Shrine. Time for a break in the tearoom excellent gardens everything combines to give a day
before arriving home by approximately 7.00pm. out to remember! Home by approximately 6.30pm.
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Saturday 6th August Pick up: B Monday 8th August Pick up: B
Fare: £46 Fare: £27
Inc. train
fare
Bexhill and
The East Sussex Railway Brighton - ‘City by the sea’
Drive to Bexhill for a breath of sea air before Stylish Brighton is one of our oldest seaside resorts
enjoying a nostalgic journey on the Kent and East where we can enjoy all the seaside fun including the
Sussex steam railway. The opportunity to experience Palace Pier, the fabulous Royal Pavilion now restored
the alluring magic of steam on one of England’s to its 1823 splendour, the amazing Observation tower
classic rural railways that runs from Bodiam Castle giving us a remarkable view along the south coast,
to Tenterden. Time for refreshments at the famous ‘Lanes’ lined with antique shops and
Tenterden Station before arriving home boutiques and Churchill. Square Shopping Centre.
by approximately 7.00pm. Home by approximately 8.00pm.
Sunday 7th August Pick up: A Tuesday 9th August Pick up: D
Fare: £39 Fare: £22
Admission
inc.
Melton Mowbray’s ‘Piefest’
Melton Mowbray has long been famous as the home
of the traditional pork pie. Today the glorious art of Hitchin Market Rural Ride
making these sweet and savoury award-winning pies,
is demonstrated at Melton Mowbray Market where Join us today for a leisurely rural ride not too far
we can taste and buy these unique pies. There is also from home as we visit Hitchin on market day.
time to explore the traditional country town with its The market is set in the shadow of St. Mary’s Church,
old fashioned shopping centre and street market. the largest parish church in Hertfordshire, surrounded
On the outward journey we stop for coffee at the by traditional buildings dating back to the 15th
Brampton Garden Centre and on the return make century. Time for lunch and shopping before
a short break at Northampton Services. enjoying a rural ride stopping for tea at a local
Home by approximately 8.00pm. Garden Centre. Home by 6.30pm.
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Wednesday 10th August Pick up: B Saturday 13th August Pick up: C
Fare: £29 Fare: £30
Bath - ‘Timeless city of Gold’
Southwold No matter how often we return to this city of culture
and pleasure there is always something new to
Drive direct to Southwold and enjoy about 4 hours discover, particularly now that the ancient baths have
beside the sea in this unspoilt resort, ideal for those been refurbished and a new ‘Bath Spa Complex’ has
keen on bird watching or just relaxing in delightful been opened. We have at least 4 hours in this World
surroundings. The streets are filled with elegant Heritage Site, surrounded by fine Georgian buildings,
18th century flint and colour washed cottages, shops, crescents, squares and shops as well as the most
pubs and cafes all clustered around seven greens. complete Roman remains in Britain. There is also
The pier has an amazing ‘Water Clock’, the church is the mediaeval Bath Abbey, outstanding Museum
one of the finest in Suffolk and the ‘Old Sailors of Costume and the Jane Austen Centre that
Reading Room’ recalls tales of days gone by. explains Jane’s life in Bath, her family and home.
Home by approximately 8.00pm. Home by approximately 8.00pm.
Thursday 11th August Pick up: D Sunday 14th August Pick up: C
Fare: £55 Fare: £49
Admission Ferry fare
Inc. Inc.
Buckingham Palace -
Queens Platinum Jubilee
Celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee with a visit
to Buckingham Palace and see some of the
grandest rooms that are used by the Queen for State
ceremonial. They are furnished with some of the most
important pictures and contain furniture, fine
porcelain and tapestries from the Royal Collection. Isle of Wight
This year, to mark the Jubilee, some of the Queen’s
personal jewellery is on display. A high spot of the Today we visit the ‘Garden Isle’ as we drive to
tour is the magnificent Ballroom where the Queen Portsmouth to board the ferry for Fishbourne
holds Investitures and which is also used for state and then drive to Shanklin. We continue across
banquets. At the end of the tour there is time to St. Boniface Down to Ventnor and on to Godshill
visit the Garden Cafe on the West Terrace which where there are many lovely tea gardens. All too soon
enjoys good views across the lawn. Home by it is time to return across the Downs to Fishbourne
approximately 6.00pm. and Portsmouth. Home by approximately 8.30pm.
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Monday 15th August Pick up: B Wednesday 17th August Pick up: C
Fare: £23 Fare: £46
Or Swanage:
£30
Steaming into Swanage
or Swanage
Drive direct to the Isle of Purbeck’s Norden Station
and board a steam train, enabling us to enjoy and
Monday Mystery Tour relive memories of days gone by as we steam through
the attractive Dorset countryside to arrive in
The tour where we don’t tell you where we are going Swanage. Swanage is a quiet seaside resort noted
but ensure that you have an enjoyable day out with for the many quaint corners and narrow streets of its
suitable refreshment and sightseeing stops. This old stone town, providing a favourite subject for
mystery tour provides the opportunity to try out our artists. If you do not wish to join the steam train
new tours or enjoy old favourites that do not appear then stay on the coach through to Swanage.
in this brochure. Home by approximately 6.30pm. Home by approximately 8.30pm.
Tuesday 16th August Pick up: A Thursday 18th August Pick up: B
Fare: £27 Fare: £28
Wells-next-the-Sea
Bognor Regis A delightful tour to the Norfolk Coast where the title
‘next-the-sea’ refers to an area where the waves have
At the end of the 18th century this small fishing retreated from a once busy little port. Wells has been
village developed into a quiet and fashionable a working port since the 13th century and boasts a
seaside watering place. Today it has a fine picturesque quayside with narrow streets lined with
promenade, gardens and shopping centre. ancient houses. We have about four hours in the
The ‘Regis’ was added in 1905 when King resort – time to enjoy the pleasant walk along the
George V convalesced here in 1928. Home embankment to reach the sea. Home by
by approximately 7.30pm. approximately 8.00pm.
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Friday 19th August Pick up: B Sunday 21st August Pick up: B
Fare: £27 Fare: £27
Magic Margate or Dickens
Broadstairs
Enjoy five hours beside the sea at Margate or four
hours at Broadstairs. Both resorts have safe, sandy
beaches. New for 2015 is the reopening of Margate’s
historic Dreamland Amusement Park which when it
opened in the 19th century was the world’s first Eastbourne ‘Airbourne’
amusement park of thrilling historic rides and classic
side shows. Today, it will be a visual and sensual Welcome to Airbourne, Eastbourne’s FREE
delight – a concept not only evocative of Dreamland’s International Air show. This is the first day of the
past, but with an eye firmly on its future. The resort is show at which many aircraft both military and civil go
also noteworthy for the newly opened Turner Art through their paces over the sea whilst you watch
Gallery and many interesting arts and crafts shops in safely from the promenade. So, come and enjoy all
the Old Town. Broadstairs is a quieter family resort that Eastbourne has to offer from its colourful
with a cliff-top promenade, winding lanes, hidden gardens, bracing air, pier, shopping and all the
cobbled streets and fisherman's cottages overlooking fun on offer at ‘Sussex by the Sea’. Home by
a quaint harbour. Home by approximately 8.00pm. approximately 8.00pm.
Saturday 20th August Pick up: B Tuesday 23rd August Pick up: E
Fare: £28 Fare: £45
Inc. two
course carvery
lunch with tea
and coffee
Great Yarmouth Essex Carvery Lunch
Great Yarmouth has always been a popular resort We drive through the along the attractive Essex
with its long sandy beaches lined by Marine Parade lanes to arrive in Saffron Walden with time to explore
and its colourful gardens and countless amusements. this small, interesting market town. We continue
The star attraction is the Marina Centre with its large through the countryside to arrive in Finchingfield
variety of all-weather sports and swimming pools. for our carvery lunch. In the afternoon we enjoy a
We have at least four hours at the resort and return rural ride stopping at Tiptree Jam. Home by
home by approximately 8.00pm. approximately 6.30pm.
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Wednesday 24th August Pick up: A Friday 26th August Pick up: E
Fare: £45 Fare: £24
Admission
Inc.
Northampton and Althorp House
Southend or Westcliff
Time for lunch and sightseeing in Northampton
before spending the afternoon at Althorp, which If you do not want to travel too far but fancy a breath
since the death of Diana, Princess of Wales has of sea air and a walk along the promenade, we offer
become a house known across the world. Before then the opportunity of five hours beside the sea at our
it was known to connoisseurs as the most classic of nearest resort whose latest attractions include the
English stately homes on account of its setting and Pier Hill Observation Tower and a completely rebuilt
contents. Enjoy the warmth and splendour of the promenade running from the Kursaal to the famous
Spencer’s family home, the tranquil beauty of the pier. Indeed with the fabulous shopping centre and
Round Oval, Diana Exhibition, Picture Gallery and excellent gardens everything combines to give a day
State Bedrooms. Home by approximately 7.30pm. out to remember! Home by approximately 6.30pm.
Thursday 25th August Pick up: B Saturday 27th August Pick up: A
Fare: £27 Adult: £45
Senior: £42
Child: £30
Steaming Through The Cotswolds
A tour of the beautiful Cotswolds Hills while travelling
Clacton Airshow back in time on a steam train on the 28-mile
Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway. Our journey
An opportunity to visit Clacton on the day of its takes us from Broadway to Cheltenham and back
25th Airshow held on Clacton’s seafront and through some of the most spectacular scenery in the
greensward. Clacton will be transformed into a fun Cotswolds. The stretch to Broadway only opened in
filled display/ event site and flight viewing area. 2018 and the line commands wonderful views of
Impressive aerobatic displays will take to the skies nearby sleepy hamlets and villages with outstanding
while a host of exhibition, trade stands, food court vistas of the Malvern Hills and beyond. There are
and on-site entertainment are available at ground refreshments on the train and at Toddington Station.
level. So, its eyes upwards to the skies. Home by So, sit back and enjoy the nostalgia of days gone by.
approximately 7.30pm. Home by approximately 8.00pm.
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Saturday 27th August Pick up: B Sunday 28th August Pick up: A
Fare: £27 Fare: £28
Brighton - ‘Sussex by the sea’
Stylish Brighton is one of our oldest seaside resorts Beautiful Bournemouth
where we can enjoy all the seaside fun including the
Palace Pier, the fabulous Royal Pavilion now restored Bournemouth is England’s premier seaside resort
to its 1823 splendour, the amazing Observation tower with its seven miles of award-winning beaches.
giving us a remarkable view along the south coast, It is renowned for its relaxing air, beautiful gardens,
the famous ‘Lanes’ lined with antique shops and pine clad chines a wide variety of shops offering
boutiques and Churchill. Square Shopping Centre. both cosmopolitan and vintage shopping.
Home by approximately 8.00pm. Home by approximately 8.00pm.
Sunday 28th August Pick up: B Bank Holiday Monday 29th August Pick up: B
Fare: £29 Fare: £38
Inc. River
Boat Cruise
Bury St. Edmunds Food & Drink
Festival 2022
Bury St. Edmunds is the ancient cathedral town
of Suffolk and is famous for its Abbey Gardens,
Cathedral, Angel Hill and the fact that it contains the
smallest public house in the kingdom. Today, the Mississippi Riverboat Cruise
large Market Square hosts the annual Food Festival
delivering a mouth-watering menu of events and We drive to the Norfolk Broads and after lunch in the
attractions provided by celebrity and local chefs. Broadland Village of Horning board the ‘Southern
There is the chance to taste and purchase food and Comfort’ which is an unique reconstruction of a
drink from over 100 stalls, a popular Farmers Market Mississippi Riverboat to spend the afternoon cruising
and much more, so this is definitely not one to miss! through the Broadland scenery. Tea is available on
Home by approximately 7.00pm. board. Home by approximately 8.00pm.
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Bank Holiday Monday 29th August Pick up: B Wednesday 31st August Pick up: A
Fare: £27 Fare: £27
©Flickr Whitstable Oyster Festival
Whitstable Oyster Festival
and Broadstairs
Drive direct to the fishing village of Whitstable during
their annual Oyster Festival which with its narrow
streets and weatherboarded cottages has plenty of OR... Southsea
charm and character. As well as Oysters the village
has also become a well known antiques centre. If you prefer the seaside then Southsea has all the
During the afternoon we drive to Broadstairs where ingredients for a super day out – miles of sandy
we spend the afternoon in a resort that Charles beaches, a wealth of amusements including a large
Dickens once described as ‘the freshest, freest funfair, superb promenade offering views of the Isle
watering place in the World’. Home by of Wight and various sights like the original D-Day
approximately 8.00pm. Museum. Home by approximately 8.00pm.
Wednesday 31st August Pick up: A Thursday 1st September Pick up: B
Fare: £27 Fare: £28
Admission to
Dockyard
attractions
and new
‘Mary Rose
Experience’
is extra
Portsmouth Heritage for
Experience 1545
The opportunity to explore the history of the
Royal Navy by visiting HMS Victory, HMS Warrior,
‘Action Stations’ and a new immersive experience Sussex Splendour (Eastbourne,
‘Experience 1545 – When Their World Ended’ with Beachy Head and Alfriston)
voiceover by Dame Judi Dench. Alternatively, enjoy
the designer outlet village of Gunwharf Quays, take a We have our morning break at the Pembury Garden
lift to the top of the 500ft Spinnaker Tower and walk Centre and then drive across Ashdown Forest to reach
the Millennium Promenade to Old Portsmouth to visit Eastbourne in time for lunch. During the afternoon
the Cathedral and soak up the atmosphere of the we enjoy the fantastic drive across Beachy Head and
ancient streets that were once the haunt of ‘press past Burling Gap to stop for tea in the pretty village
gangs.’ Home by approximately 8.00pm. of Alfriston. Home by approximately 7.30pm.
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Friday 2nd September Pick up: B Sunday 4th September Pick up: A
Fare: £27 Fare: £28
Magic Margate or
Dickens Broadstairs
Enjoy five hours beside the sea at Margate or four
hours at Broadstairs. Both resorts have safe, sandy
beaches. New for 2015 is the reopening of Margate’s
historic Dreamland Amusement Park which when it
opened in the 19th century was the world’s first
amusement park of thrilling historic rides and classic
side shows. Today, it will be a visual and sensual Bournemouth Airshow
delight – a concept not only evocative of Dreamland’s
past, but with an eye firmly on its future. The resort is Today Bournemouth hosts its annual ‘Airshow’ set
also noteworthy for the newly opened Turner Art against the backdrop of its seven-mile long beautiful
Gallery and many interesting arts and crafts shops in Bay including ‘Air and Sea Displays’ from aircraft
the Old Town. Broadstairs is a quieter family resort ranging from the classic flying machines to modern
with a cliff-top promenade, winding lanes, hidden day speed machines. The town has all the usual
cobbled streets and fisherman's cottages overlooking attractions of a leading tourist resort and we arrive
a quaint harbour. Home by approximately 8.00pm. home by approximately 8.00pm.
Saturday 3rd September Pick up: A Sunday 4th September Fare: £56
Fare: £28 Inc. Sunday
Lunch and
Steam Train
Ride
©Flickr David Jones
Heart of England (Historic Warwick
Sunday Lunch and the Watercress
or Shakespeare’s Stratford)
Steam Train - JB Special
Both these historic towns are set on the River Avon
in country that Shakespeare knew with its ancient We present a special day out that includes a two-
castles and manors. Stratford is steeped in the history course Sunday Lunch followed by a return Steam
of Shakespeare that also has a world renowned Train Journey on the Watercress Railway Line from
‘Teddy Bear Museum’ that includes the oldest and Aylesford to Alton and return. The lunch will take
most valuable bears in the world. The town of place by Aylesford Railway Station where we have
Warwick is dominated by its 1000 year old castle enjoyed Sunday Lunch before and there will be time
(admission extra) regarded as the finest mediaeval to look around the Railway Museum, housed in the
castle in England. The state rooms contain a wealth old Goods Shed. Home by approximately 6.00pm.
of historic treasures, whilst the private apartments PIck UP GROUP:
house the exhibition ‘A Royal Weekend Party’1898’. Enfield Town, Genotin Road Bus Stop B: 09.00am
The town also has a fine church, antique shops and Oakwood Station Forecourt, Bus Stop B: 09.15am
New Place Gardens which should not be missed. Potters Bar, Southgate Road Bus Stop opposite
Home by approximately 8.00pm. Senate House: 09.30am
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Monday 5th September Pick up: J Wednesday 7th September Pick up: K
Fare: £24 Fare: £26
Essex and Suffolk Lanes -
‘A Painters Paradise’
Today we present the classic rural ride that takes us
amongst the hills and valleys of the Essex/Suffolk
Monday Mystery Tour borders where timbered houses, moated manors and
fine church towers enrich the towns and villages that
The tour where we don’t tell you where we are going prospered from wool and weaving in mediaeval
but ensure that you have an enjoyable day out with times. Our route takes us by way of Finchingfield
suitable refreshment and sightseeing stops. This (coffee), Castle Hedingham, Boxford, Kersey to
mystery tour provides the opportunity to try out our Lavenham (lunch and sightseeing). We return by
new tours or enjoy old favourites that do not appear way of Cavendish, Clare and Saffron Walden (tea).
in this brochure. Home by approximately 6.30pm. Home by approximately 7.30pm.
Tuesday 6th September Pick up: A Thursday 8th September Pick up: K
Fare: £48 Fare: £26
NT Members:
£28
Stonehenge (NT) and Salisbury
Today we have the opportunity to visit the new
Stonehenge Exhibition and Visitor Centre. Here we
can get closer to the ‘Mysteries of the Stones’ at the
Visitor Centre before travelling to the great Stone
Circle itself in a special land train to view close up Elegant Eastbourne
this exceptional survivor from lost prehistoric culture.
The Visitor Centre gives us a 360-degree experience An opportunity to listen to the band in ‘Sussex by the
of viewing the stones whilst standing in the centre of Sea’ or take a stroll along the front to admire the
the circle using laser scan images that enable us to colourful gardens and feel the energy of endless blue
watch the winter and summer solaces come and go in skies all backed by the rolling South Downs. From the
spectacular fashion. Suitably refreshed we drive into Victorian Pier and the three tier promenade to a
Salisbury City Centre, dominated by its huge world class marina and water sports centre
Cathedral that displays an original copy of Magna Eastbourne is both a classic and modern English
Carta. They city also has a Tuesday Market. seaside town. We have at least four hours in Sussex’s
Home by approximately 8.00pm. premier resort. Home by approximately 8.00pm.
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Friday 9th September Pick up: D Tuesday 13th September Pick up: K
Fare: £28 Fare: £26
Admission
inc. RHS
members:
£20
Canterbury and Herne Bay
RHS Wisley Gardens Flower Show
Drive direct to Canterbury where we have about
This world-famous garden is lovely through all three hours to explore the sights of our first
seasons. See every aspect of gardening at its best Cathedral City, including the ‘Beaney Museum’
including rock gardens, extensive herbaceous borders (admission free) which includes displays of thousands
and the new glasshouse providing the opportunity of objects from Kent and around the world. The
to discover plants from around the world. Today majestic cathedral stands in the heart of the city,
there is the additional attraction of the Flower Show surrounded by tranquil precincts and mediaeval
Marquee showing amazing displays from our streets which blend easily with one of Kent's largest
leading plantsmen and nurseries. There is a good shopping centres. In the afternoon we visit the old
cafeteria, shop and information centre. seaside resort of Herne Bay for a breath of sea air.
Home by approximately 6.30pm. Home by approximately 7.30pm.
Saturday 10th September Pick up: A Wednesday 14th September Pick up: D
Fare: £28 Fare: £36
Poole only Inc. Admission
NT Members:
£25
©Flickr Glen Bowman
Marlow and Nuffield Place (NT)
A new tour that takes us to the Thameside town
Poole or Brownsea Island of Marlow and in the afternoon visits Nuffield Place,
the home of William Morris who as the founder of
A popular excursion designed to give us the Morris Motors became an innovator in the mass
opportunity of enjoying the peace and tranquillity of production of cars. He became one of the richest
the National Trust Reserve on Brownsea Island (boat men in the world, but being a philanthropist gave
fare extra) which is noteworthy for its colony of red much of his money away to charities. Despite their
squirrels that run free on the island. Alternatively great wealth Lord and Lady Nuffield lived modestly
spend the afternoon at Poole Quay, enjoy a boat trip in this Oxfordshire country house which is full of
round the harbour, and visit the unique shops or Poole personal curiosities including his toolbox which
Museum which has four floors of exhibitions and Lord Nuffield kept in his bedroom wardrobe.
galleries to explore. Home by approximately 8.00pm. Home by approximately 6.30pm.
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Thursday 15th September Pick up: A Saturday 17th September Pick up: B
Fare: £31 Fare: £29
Admission
extra
Hastings Sea Food
and Wine Festival
Lots of good food, drink, music and entertainment
await at this weekend’s Festival, held on the seafront
at the Stade open space. Here there will be about
40 stalls, plus a wine marquee with all sorts of tasty
culinary offerings and beverages as Hastings
Cotswold Country celebrates the richness of fare provided by the local
fishing industry. Other attractions in the town include
A tour of the Cotswolds that stops at Beaconsfield the re-opened pier, large shopping centre, castle
Services and Bourton-on-the-Water. We then drive ruins perched high on the cliff and of course ‘Foyle’s
around the hills by way of Stanton, Stanway and Walk’ where the famous TV series Foyle’s War was
Broadway to reach Stow-on-the-Wold before filmed amidst the interesting antique shops.
returning home by approximately 7.30pm. Home by approximately 8.00pm.
Friday 16th September Pick up: E Wednesday 21st September Pick up: K
Fare: £24 Fare: £28
©Flickr Orangeaurochs
The Tendring Peninsular
Southend or Westcliff & Constable Country
If you do not want to travel too far but fancy a breath One of our more unusual tours that takes us across
of sea air and a walk along the promenade, we offer Essex to Old Harwich where we have time to enjoy
the opportunity of five hours beside the sea at our the views across the estuaries of the Rivers Stour
nearest resort whose latest attractions include the and Orwell and perhaps to enjoy a crab sandwich
Pier Hill Observation Tower and a completely rebuilt on the Halfpenny Pier. We then follow the Stour
promenade running from the Kursaal to the famous to Manningtree where there is a large Swannery
pier. Indeed, with the fabulous shopping centre and before crossing the river to drive through the
excellent gardens everything combines to give a day countryside John Constable loved. Home by
out to remember! Home by approximately 6.30pm. approximately 7.30pm.
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Friday 23rd September Pick up: J Tuesday 27th September Pick up: D
Fare: £28 Fare: £22
Wiltshire Wanderer Hitchin Market and
and Farmers Market Jordan’s Cereals
With almost half its landscape falling within an area of A leisurely drive along country lanes brings us to
outstanding natural beauty, Wiltshire is a wonderfully the bustling Hitchin Market where there is time for
diverse county and its timeless nature offers endless shopping in this attractive town. During the afternoon
opportunities to get off the beaten track. Today, we drive along the Bedfordshire lanes to stop at
we stop in Malmsbury, well known for its Abbey Jordan’s Visitor Centre. Here we can explore the
ruins, famous Garden and weekly Farmers Market. ornamental gardens where crops of cereals and
In the afternoon we drive to the riverside town fruit grow alongside ornamental flowers before
of Bradford-on-Avon, a town renowned for its old enjoying a cup of tea in the riverside restaurant.
Saxon Church. Home by approximately 7.30pm. Home by approximately 6.30pm.
Saturday 24th September Pick up: A Wednesday 28th September Pick up: E
Fare: £40 Fare: £55
Inc. cost of fish
& chip lunch
and Music
Hall Show
Sheppey’s Golden Gavel
Winchester and The Watercress Estuaries can be magical places with vast expanses of
Steam Railway water reflecting the changing light of wide skies and
today we visit the Isle of Sheppey where the rivers
Today we drive direct to Winchester the original Thames and Medway flow out into the North Sea.
capital of England. We have time for sightseeing in We have arranged a ‘Fish & Chip’ lunch followed
this ancient city before driving to Alresford for a by a Music Hall Show being held at the recently
steam train ride from Alresford to Alton and return. re-opened Criterion Theatre, near Sheerness and
There is a refreshment room at Alresford Station and trust that we will enjoy the afternoon at this largely
an exhibition of memorabilia in the Goods Shed. forgotten part of the English Coastline. Home by
Home by approximately 7.00pm. approximately 6.00pm.
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Thursday 29th September Pick up: J Saturday 1st October Pick up: B
Fare: £28 Fare: £27
Admission
free
Broadstairs Food Festival
Banbury and Oxfordshire’s Drive direct to Broadstairs, the charming seaside
Villages resort with its cliff top promenade, winding lanes and
cobbled streets overlooking the quaint harbour.
Outward along the A41 route that brings us to Today Victoria Gardens, overlooking Viking Bay is the
the bustling town of Banbury. The town is noted for venue for the annual Food Festival where over 80
its cakes, cross and interesting museum of local stalls showcase Kent’s finest food and drink along
history. After lunch we drive across the Cotswold with special tastings and cooking demonstrations.
Hills through the enchanting villages of Great Tew Admission is free and many restaurants in the town
and Little Tew to reach Woodstock. Home by will have special festive menus. Home by
approximately 7.30pm. approximately 7.30pm.
Friday 30th September Pick up: J Saturday 1st October Pick up: C
Fare: £28 Fare: £59
Inc. Paddle
Steamer
Cruise
P.S. Waverley To Southend ©Flickr Tom Lee
“A Thames Experience”
The opportunity to cruise ‘Big Ship’ style aboard the
‘Last Sea-Going Paddle Steamer in the World. A
nostalgic experience to bring back happy memories
Hampshire’s Solent Views of the steamers that once plied the Thames. Our
cruise is a single journey from Tower Pier to Southend
A new tour that stops at Fleet Services and then aboard this beautifully restored vessel that enables us
takes us along the Meon Valley to enjoy the fine view to stroll around the decks, enjoy refreshments and
across Portsmouth Harbour from Portsdown Hill admire the magnificent steam engines turning the
before driving to Lee-on-Solent. In the afternoon we huge paddle wheels – surely a must for all steam age
drive around Southampton to stop in Romsey, well enthusiasts. The steamer arrives in Southend at
known for its ancient Abbey the burial place of Earl approximately 1.00pm (depending on tides) and our
Mountbatten. We return home along the Test Valley coach returns us home after spending the afternoon
arriving back in Enfield by approximately 7.30pm. in Southend. Home by approximately 6.30pm.
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Wednesday 5th October Pick up: J Saturday 8th October Pick up: A
Fare: £49 Fare: £25
Inc. admission
©Andrew Butler
and guided
tour of the
garden
Autumn at Highgrove Garden
by Royal Appointment
We are pleased to present this rare opportunity to
visit the garden of HRH The Prince of Wales. Autumn
City of Salisbury
is a beautiful time to visit the garden. Highgrove
takes on a warm glow of colour, resplendent with the OR Wilton’s Guild
Japanese maples and the diverse collection of trees
especially chosen for their autumnal hues. Late The opportunity to either spend the day in Salisbury
flowering perennials light up the borders, with the renowned for its great cathedral that not only has
autumn crocus and cyclamen adding highlights in the tallest Spire in the land but also houses one of the
many pockets around the garden. (Note that is original copies of ‘Magna Carta’. The city has three
advisable to wear strong shoes as the tour involves a Museums within the Cathedral’s Close and an old-
considerable amount of walking and there are not fashioned open-air market. Alternatively enjoy
many seats on the route. Photography is not allowed, Salisbury and then re-join the coach to visit
and mobile phones must be left in the coach). ‘The Guild’ at Wilton a new shopping experience
We stop in the interesting town of Tetbury and there designed for the 21st century featuring a mix of
is time to visit the restaurant and shop before small crafts people and well-known brands.
returning home by approximately 8.00pm. Home by approximately 7.30pm.
Wednesday 5th October Pick up: J Tuesday 11th October Pick up: K
Fare: £39 Fare: £22
Admission
inc.
Seaside Surprise
Autumn at Westonbirt Arboretum
Today is a day for relaxation, so come along with
Stop in the interesting town of Tetbury and spend us and enjoy the great British Seaside for a bargain
the afternoon at Westonbirt the most magical and fare. Enjoy the simple things of life – like dipping our
inspiring tree garden in the world. It is a unique feet in the water and feeling the soothing grains
collection of 15,000 trees from all over the world laid of sand between our toes – a stroll along the pier
out in a landscape that has made it world famous for embracing the ozone and fish and chips.
its autumn colour. Home by approximately 8.00pm. Home by approximately 7.30pm.
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Wednesday 12th October Pick up: K Friday 14th October Pick up: J
Fare: £29 Fare: £31
Inc. cost
of cream
tea
Bury St. Edmunds Market
and a Cream Tea
Three Cotswold Gems
Drive direct to Bury St. Edmunds, the delightful
cathedral city, renowned for its large Wednesday A different tour of the Cotswolds travelling
market and the Abbey ruins and gardens. Following through this area of outstanding natural beauty
time for shopping and sightseeing we drive to Monks seeing the picture postcard towns and villages of
Eleigh to enjoy a cream tea at Corncraft before Cirencester, Bibury surely the most beautiful village
returning home through the quiet Suffolk and the charming town of Burford. Home by
countryside. Home by approximately 7.30pm. approximately 7.30pm.
Thursday 13th October Pick up: J Saturday 15th October Pick up: C
Fare: £28 Fare: £33
The Renaissance of Birmingham
Devils Dyke and Brighton
Birmingham City Centre has undergone an exciting
Break for coffee at Denbies Winery and then enjoy a transformation in recent years, the canals are cleaner
different tour to Brighton as we cross the South and are now noted for their restaurants and antiques
Downs to enjoy fantastic views across the Sussex market whilst the regenerated ‘Bull Ring Shopping
Weald. We enter the resort near the Observation Centre’ is one of the most impressive in the country
Tower and the rest of the day is free for us to enjoy containing the largest ‘Primark Store’ in Great Britain.
the many attractions that Brighton has to offer; e.g. St. Philips Cathedral, the industrial Museum,
Royal Pavilion, Palace Pier, Aquarium, Observation Centenary Square, Chaimberlain Square home to the
Tower and The Lanes Shopping area. Home by Art Gallery with its fine Edwardian Restaurant are
approximately 8.00pm. all worth a visit. Home by approximately 8.00pm.
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Tuesday 18th October Pick up: D Thursday 20th October Pick up: A
Fare: £45 Fare: £25
NT Members:
£25
©Flickr Alan Raine
Thame and Waddesdon
Manor (NT)
The outward route takes us through the Chiltern Hills Bedfordshire Heartlands
stopping for refreshment in the interesting town of
Thame, the setting for ITV’s programme ‘Midsummer A rural ride that takes us along the by-ways of
Murders’. We spend the afternoon at Waddesdon the Bedfordshire Heartlands and shows us the
Manor. It is a magnificent house and grounds in the interesting villages of Old Warden and Cardington
style of a French Chateaux built for the Rothchild before stopping at Bedford Market. In the afternoon
family in the late 19th century and contains a world we drive by way of Podington and Bozeat to Olney,
renowned collection of French furniture, paintings famous for its Pancake Race, where there is time to
and decorative arts. The house stands majestically look around the church – whose Rector composed
in a landscaped park offering stunning panoramas, ‘Amazing Grace’ before returning home across the
fountains, grottos and an aviary housing exotic birds. Duke Of Bedford’s Woburn Estate. Home by
Home by approximately 7.00pm. approximately 7.00pm.
Wednesday 19th October Pick up: A Friday 21st October Pick up: E
Fare: £27 Fare: £24
Admission
free
The Guide Dog Experience
We shall drive to Leamington Spa in Warwickshire,
famous for its wide boulevards, Georgian and
Edwardian architecture and Jephson Gardens. After a
short break in the town we visit the Guide Dogs for the
Blind Training School. Starting in 1941, today trains
220 dogs a year, so you are invited to take part in the
Guide Dog Experience and learn about this life-
changing work. You can find out how it all began and Southend or Westcliff
how a guide dog is trained; meet the dogs and take a
picture of your favourite; experience a blind-fold walk; If you do not want to travel too far but fancy a breath
visit the gift shop and meet the owners or puppy of sea air and a walk along the promenade, we offer
walkers. There’s time for tea and biscuits before setting the opportunity of five hours beside the sea at our
off for home, a stop being made en-route, arriving nearest resort whose latest attractions include the
home by approximately 7.30pm. There is no admission Pier Hill Observation Tower and a completely rebuilt
charge but donations to the training school are very promenade running from the Kursaal to the famous
welcome. The visit is timed for 1.30pm and that is the pier. Indeed with the fabulous shopping centre and
only time the centre accepts group visits so the time excellent gardens everything combines to give a day
available in Leamington Spa is restricted. out to remember! Home by approximately 6.30pm.
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Saturday 22nd October Pick up: A Thursday 27th October Pick up: A
Fare: £28 Fare: £30
Newark and the ‘Leaves
of Southwell’
Today we drive up the Great North Road to stop for
coffee at the Brampton Garden Centre and lunch in
the interesting town of Newark noteworthy for its
12th century castle and parish church which with a
Cotswold Colour and spire soaring to 252ft dominates the Market Place
Farmers Market that is host to an interesting collectors and antiques
market. The interior of the church is noted for an
A tour of the Cotswolds for the month of October ancient wall painting, known as the ‘Dance of Death’.
when the autumn colours excel. The colour is In the afternoon we visit Southwell Minster, the
rampant, the views enchanting and the famous Cathedral church for Nottinghamshire which displays
golden limestone takes on a more striking hue. the ‘Leaves of Southwell’, regarded as one of the
The itinerary includes Tetbury, Stroud Farmers best examples of 13th century naturalistic carving in
Market and Stow-on-the-Wold. Home by Europe. Time for tea in this elegant Cathedral Town
approximately 7.30pm. before arriving home by approximately 8.00pm.
Tuesday 25th October Pick up: K Friday 28th October Pick up: K
Fare: £26 Fare: £40
Inc. return
rail fare
Essex and Suffolk Lanes -
‘A Painters Paradise’
Today we present the classic rural ride that takes us Lewes and The Bluebell Railway
amongst the hills and valleys of the Essex/Suffolk
borders where timbered houses, moated manors and We stop at the Pembury Garden Centre and
fine church towers enrich the towns and villages that have a break in the ancient town of Lewes before
prospered from wool and weaving in mediaeval spending the afternoon on the Bluebell railway
times. Our route takes us by way of Finchingfield enjoying a ride from Sheffield Park to East Grinstead
(stop for morning break), Castle Hedingham, Boxford, and back. On arriving back at Sheffield Park there
Kersey to Lavenham (sightseeing). We return by way will be time for a look around the station before
of Cavendish, Clare and Saffron Walden. Home by re-joining our coach for the return journey to
approximately 7.30pm. Enfield. Home by approximately 7.00pm.
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Friday 28th October Pick up: K Saturday 29th October Pick up: A
Fare: £37 Fare: £45
NT Members: NT Members:
£25 £29
©Flickr Alison Day
OR Tyntesfield (NT)
The opportunity to visit this huge Victorian Gothic
Lewes and Sheffield Park estate and house that was built by the family of a
wealthy Bristol shipping magnate. It contains a vast
An attractive tour through the woodlands of the collection of over 1000 of the family’s possessions
Ashdown Forest to enjoy the incomparable golden every article telling a story about the Gibbs family and
colours of autumn. We stop at Pembury Garden the world they lived in. Today we are welcomed into
centre and the ancient town of Lewes before this cherished place to discover the interior of the
spending the afternoon amidst the glories of house and chapel, flower-filled terraces, towering
Sheffield Park, renowned for its many trees and trees and views across the Somerset hills.
shrubs that produce stunning autumn colour. There is also a large shop and restaurant.
Home approximately 7.00pm. Home by approximately 8.00pm.
Saturday 29th October Pick up: A Thursday 3rd November Pick up: J
Fare: £45 Fare: £29
Admission
©Flickr Hugh Llewelyn
inc.
Brunel’s Bristol (SS Great Britain)
The City of Bristol will always be associated with the
achievements of the great Victorian engineer Isambard
Kingdom Brunel. Having brought the GWR to the city
he set about extending the railway across the Atlantic Autumn Leaves Winter Wanderer
Ocean to America by building the first steamship in
the world, SS Great Britain. Today we have the Our friends who travel with us in the winter are very
opportunity of exploring this great vessel, seeing how special, so we are offering a series of mystery rides,
the early passengers lived and slept as they travelled each with its own charm, fascination and changing
across the Atlantic. There is also an exhibition on the colours. We cannot tell you where we are going...
life and works of the great engineer. Nearby we notice or what we shall see... It may be the coast or
the John Cabot Tower and replica of the sailing boat countryside. and during the ride your ticket will be
‘Michael’ in which Cabot discovered America. There is entered into a ‘Lucky Seat’ competition which if you
also the Bristol Industrial Museum (admission free) that win will enable you to enjoy even more days out with
explains the rise of the Aviation industry and it is Enfieldian. So don’t stay indoors this winter, get out
possible to use the ferry to ride into the city centre. and about on the Winter Wanderer. The coach should
Home by approximately 8.00pm. arrive back in Enfield by approximately 6.00pm.
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Sunday 6th November Pick up: C Saturday 12th November Pick up: A
Fare: £30 Fare: £29
Following the Veteran
Cars to Brighton
Bournemouth and Autumn
Our traditional day out following the Veteran Cars in the New Forest
to Brighton in celebration of ‘Emancipation Day’.
We drive direct to Crawley to take a break where the We visit our premier seaside resort, noted for its
veteran cars stop for refreshment. Time to refresh relaxing air and cliff scenery with pine clad chines.
ourselves and take photographs before following the During the afternoon we enjoy the varied landscape
cars along the second part of their route across the of the New Forest, roamed at will by ponies,
Sussex Weald and over The Downs into Brighton. donkeys, cattle and deer. Our route takes us through
We spend the afternoon in Brighton and return Brockenhurst and the heart of the Forest stopping in
home by approximately 7.00pm. Beaulieu Village. Home by approximately 8.00pm.
Wednesday 9th November Pick up: J Tuesday 15th November Pick up: D
Fare: £26 Fare: £26
Autumn Glory in the Surrey Hills Milton Keynes Market
Christmas Shopper
The autumn colours of the Surrey Hills are renowned
for their gorgeous golden hues. We show you best of The Milton Keynes market attracts 200 stalls, selling
the golden colours, stopping at Guildford Cathedral everything from food and clothes to electrical goods.
and then driving through the hills to Petworth. In the It is held at Milton Keynes Shopping Centre which
afternoon, our route takes us through Midhurst and is one of the largest purpose-built centres in
Hindhead to stop at the Forest Lodge Garden Europe, with every high street name represented.
Centre. Home by approximately 6.30pm. Home by approximately 6.00pm.
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