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DAY EXCURSIONS 2020

  THE MAKING OF    EMMERDALE
                                  LONDON
   HARRY POTTER         TOUR

  CHATSWORTH      MANCHESTER
                                LIVERPOOL
  COUNTRY FAIR     SHIP CANAL

FOR ALL BOOKINGS PLEASE
CONTACT US ON 01538 306618
 www.robinhoodtravel.co.uk

2020 DAY
EXCURSIONS
STRICTLY COME DANCING:
THE LIVE TOUR
Saturday 25th January 2020
Clear the floor and whip out your score cards – the Strictly come
Dancing Live Tour is back at the Manchester Arena!! A selection of
celebrities and professional dancers from the much awaited 17th series
and hosted by the 2018 winner Stacey Dooley, you are sure to have a
FAB-U-LOUS afternoon.
With free time in Manchester before the show starts you will have
chance to grab lunch before taking to your seats.
Only £80
Departing Highway Garage at 10:00am /
Departing Arena after the show (approx. 17:00pm)

BOUNDARY MILL, COLNE
Saturday 14th March 2020
One of the largest UK Mills stores: Colne Store has big brands in
fashion and homeware at up to 70% off RRP including Hobbs, Jacque
Vert and Phase Eight. Relax before shopping in the café, enjoy lunch in
the Restaurant or maybe wander to Banny’s Fish and Chip Restaurant.
Only £14.50
Departing Highway Garage at 09:00am /
Departing Boundary Mill at 16:00pm

BURY MARKET &
OLYMPUS FISH & CHIPS
Saturday 4th April 2020
Come armed with shopping bags for your visit to “the best Market
in the North West”. Followed by a two course lunch at the popular
Olympus Fish and Chips in Bolton.
Only £25
Departing Highway Garage at 09:00am /
Departing Olympus approx. 16:00pm

BLACK COUNTRY LIVING MUSEUM
Friday 17th April 2020
Step back in time in this extraordinary 26 acre open air museum: 300
years of history like no other. See costumed characters, original shops
and houses, live demonstrations, underground mine, and fairground,
enjoy fish and chips or quench your thirst at “The Bottle and Glass Inn”
(Admission included)
Only £34
(Under 2 FOC / Age 3-16 £28)
Departing Highway Garage at 08:00am /
Departing BCLM at 16:00pm

HARROGATE SPRING FLOWER SHOW
OR HARROGATE
Saturday 25th April 2020
Harrogate Spring Flower Show is the first big event in the gardening
calendar, welcoming the new growing season with a spectacular
celebration of the very best in horticulture.
Or enjoy a full day in Harrogate, visit Bettys Tea Rooms or explore this
beautiful spa town, by foot.
(Entrance to Harrogate Spring Flower Show Included)
Harrogate Spring Flower Show Only £40 / Harrogate Only £20
Departing Highway Garage at 07:30am /
Departing Flower Show at 15:45pm – Harrogate 16:00pm

MANCHESTER SHIP CANAL
Travel the 6 hour/35 miles of canal, enjoying spectacular scenery and a
lively commentary along the way. Take your own food and non-alcoholic
drinks or purchase a snack on board the boat.
(You are not permitted to take alcohol on board, but you can buy it from
the on board bar)
Wednesday 6th May 2020 – 07:30am - Liverpool to Salford Quays
Friday 24th July 2020 – 08:00am – Salford Quays to Liverpool
Only £53

LLANDUDNO VICTORIAN EXTRAVAGANZA
Saturday 9th May 2020
For the last 27 years, this elegant resort has hosted a free festival
on the streets and promenade. A free day to explore the Victorian
Extravaganza, brave a paddle in the sea or enjoy an ice cream on the
promenade.
Only £20
Departing Highway Garage at 07:00am /
Departing Llandudno at 16:30pm

RHS MALVERN SPRING FESTIVAL
Sunday 10th May 2020
Set against the magnificent Malvern Hills, the Spring Festival is packed
with flowers, foods, crafts and family fun.
(Admission included)
Only £40
Departing Highway Garage at 07:30am /
Departing Malvern at 17:00pm

COTON MANOR & KATHY BROWNS MANOR
HOUSE GARDEN
Wednesday 27th May 2020
Originally laid out in the 1920’s by the grandparents of the present owner,
Coton Manors garden has been developed and extended by successive
generations capitalising on its natural setting, attractive views and
abundant water. Explore the garden and enjoy a 2 course lunch. Before
boarding the coach for Kathy Browns Manor House Garden, “A wonderful
4.5 acre garden in North Bedfordshire with the personal touch.”
Enjoy a walking tour of the manor house garden, taking in the
laburnums, wisterias, peonies and clematis with the owners followed
by tea and cake on the lawn (weather permitted)
Only £65
Departing Highway Garage at 08:30am /
Departing Kathy Browns at 17.00pm

APPLEBY HORSE FAIR
Sunday 7th June 2020
A traditional but informal gathering of Gypsies and Travellers - lively
atmosphere with plenty to see - horses being washed in river, racing
down the streets, stalls etc. Just beware of the trotting horses.
Only £22.50
Departing Highway Garage at 07:30am /
Departing Appleby at 16:30pm

LIVERPOOL DAY CRUISE
Sunday 14th June 2020
Sail out in to the Liverpool Bay, take in the scenery and learn more
about the fascinating history and geography of the area. With a live
commentary from a Blue Badge guide the 3 hour cruise will soon sail
by.
The afternoon will be spent in Liverpool, explore Albert Docks, hop on
an open top bus or shop your way around the City made famous by the
Beatles.
Only £34
Departing Highway Garage at 08:00am /
Departing Liverpool at 17:00pm

BBC GOOD FOOD SHOW & GARDENERS
WORLD LIVE
Sunday 21st June 2020
Eat and Drink your way around the Birmingham NEC, picking up tips
and new recipes before heading outside to view the show gardens and
hundreds of plants for sale.
A seat in the Super Theatre to watch a TV Chef will be confirmed early
2019.
Please note there is a short walk from the coach park to the NEC.
Only £40
Departing Highway Garage at 07:30am /
Departing the NEC at 17:00pm

EASTON WALLED GARDENS &
EAST BRIDGFORD GARDEN CENTRE
Wednesday 8th July 2020
This 400 year old garden was reclaimed in 2001, from being on
National at Risk Register, self-sown trees and swamped grounds it is
now full of meadows, roses, vegetables, cutflowers and drifts of bulbs
in a stunning parkland setting, and the highlight of our visit: Sweet
Peas.
Every year many varieties of sweet pea plants are raised in
greenhouses, you can see heritage, modern, scented, striped, flake
and bicolour sweet peas displayed on drums and wigwams throughout
the gardens.
The afternoon is spent at East Bridgford Garden Centre, with
undercover shopping, the Blue Diamond centre also boasts two
beautiful restaurants - Cafe Home & Garden and The Greenhouse
Kitchen, where food is always homemade.
Only £28
Departing Highway Garage at 08:00am /
Departing East Bridgford at 16:30pm

THE GREAT YORKSHIRE SHOW
Wednesday 15th July 2020
England’s premier agricultural event: The Great Yorkshire show stages
major annual livestock, machinery, rural pursuits and food festival.
Only £45
Departing Highway Garage at 07:00am /
Departing Showground at 16:30pm

LIVERPOOL
Sunday 19th July 2020
With its unique attractions, exciting events, world class sport offerings,
unrivalled musical heritage and famously warm welcomes, Liverpool
is the ideal destination. Dropping at Albert Docks you are in the ideal
position to explore by foot, or jump on an open top bus.
Only £18
Departing Highway Garage at 08:30am /
Departing Liverpool 17:00pm

CHESTER OR CHESTER ZOO
Wednesday 5th August 2020
Founded as a Roman Fortress in the first century AD, Chester is known
for its extensive walls made of local red stone, spend the day shopping
or sightseeing.
If you prefer a day walking amongst animals why not book yourselves
in to Chester Zoo and spend the day monkeying around. (Admission
payable on the gate)
Only £16
Departing Highway Garage at 08:30am /
Departing Chester/Zoo at approx.16:30pm

WARWICK
Saturday 8th August 2020
Famous for its magnificent Castle and historic charm, enriched with
independent businesses offer an enticing blend of the old and the new,
from gift shops, antique centres and traditional tea rooms to fashion
shops, art galleries and fine restaurants. Market Place is the heart of
the town, hosting a variety of cafes, pubs and shops and a thriving
market every Saturday.
Only £20
Departing Highway Garage at 08:00am /
Departing Warwick at 16:00pm

HIGHCLERE CASTLE
Tuesday 11th August 2020
More famously known as Downton Abbey… If you’ve watched every
episode and seen the film, then why not explore the home of the Earl
and Countess of Carnarvon, on a self-guided tour. Step in to the rooms
from “Downton Abbey” scenes, maybe visit the Egyptian Exhibition
(payable extra), or stroll through the beautiful castle gardens and
woodlands.
 - Motorway comfort stops will be made on both journeys.
There is a small tea room at Highclere Castle or you are welcome to
enjoy a picnic on the lawn -
Only £40
Departing Highway Garage at 07:30am /
Departing Highclere at 16:00pm

BLISTS HILL, IRONBRIDGE &
THE JACKFIELD TILE MUSEUM
Friday 14th August 2020
The Ironbridge Gorge Museums are 10 award winning museums in a
World Heritage Site. The coach will transport you to Blists Hill Victorian
Town: Welcome to the age of Queen Victoria. Where you’ll experience
what life was like when Britain ruled the world. Meet some (almost)
real Victorians in their authentic shops and cottages, buy curious
goods from a bygone era and watch tradespeople in action in their
atmospheric workshops and factories. Then transfer to Ironbridge and
Tollhouse: Walk across one of the world’s finest bridges. Then we will
make our way to The Jackfield Tile Museum where you will explore
the alchemy and artistry of tiles. There are 10 sites to visit we have
included transport between Blists Hill, Ironbridge, Tollhouse and
Jackfield Tile Museum - Included in your tour is an “All sites pass” you
are free to visit any of the other remaining sites at your own pace.
Only £40
Departing Highway Garage at 07:30am /
Departing Jackfield Tile Museum at 16:30pm

SOUTHPORT &/OR THE FLOWER SHOW
Sunday 23rd August 2020
Enjoy a day in Southport: eating ice cream on the promenade, visiting
the miniature railway by the lake or paddling in the sea. Or make the
short walk to Victoria Park for the annual flower show. (Admission
payable on the gate)
Only £19
Departing Highway Garage at 08:00am /
Departing Southport at 17:00pm

LONDON
Friday 21st August 2020
Spend a full day in our Capital City – whether its spending your money
on Oxford Street, taking in a matinee show, peeping through the
keyhole at Buckingham Palace or relaxing on a Thames River Cruise,
the day is yours to explore at leisure.
Quick Motorway toilet stop on both journeys - Coach drops, and
collects in Park Lane.
Only £35
Departing Highway Garage at 07:00am /
Departing London at 18:00pm

CHESHIRE OAKS OR
THE BLUE PLANET AQUARIUM
Thursday 27th August 2020
If you love nothing more than shop, shop, shopping enjoy a day at
the UK’s largest Designer Outlet: Cheshire Oaks, with a quarter of a
million square foot of retail space and up to 60% off designer brands
you really are in retail heaven.
Or discover the underwater world at The Blue Planet Aquarium, with
Europe’s largest collection of sharks and daily real life scuba diver
shows. (Admission payable on entrance)
Only £16
Departing Highway Garage at 08:30am /
Departing Cheshire Oaks approx. 16:30pm

CHATSWORTH COUNTRY FAIR
Saturday 5th September 2020
One of England’s most spectacular annual outdoor events, held in
the Chatsworth Park in the heart of the Peak District: there’s nothing
quite like the annual fair at Chatsworth. Featuring spectacular grand
ring displays in the air and on land, demos from celebrity chefs plus
entertainment, there’s fun for all the family at the fair.
Only £37
Departing Highway Garage at 08:00am /
Departing Chatsworth at 16:00pm

SKIPTON OR YARNDALE
Saturday 26th September 2020
As the gateway to the magnificent Yorkshire Dales, people travel from all
over to visit this charming market town. Whilst in Skipton, why not jump on
a shuttle bus or take the short walk to Yarndale, with stunning exhibitions,
skill demonstrations and a full programme of textile workshops create a
visual feast and make Yarndale a real must-visit for yarn lovers. Come and
enjoy the fun and friendly atmosphere where you can socialise, learn new
skills, soak up the creative vibes and shop to your heart’s content.
Only £20
 - A free shuttle bus runs from Skipton to Yarndale – admission payable
on the gate -
Departing Highway Garage at 08:00am /
Departing Skipton at 16:00pm

MALVERN AUTUMN SHOW
Sunday 27th September 2020
Returning for another year of Home grown family fun at The Three
Counties Showground, be inspired by Autumn, a celebration of the
seasonal food and gardening, quality plants for sale, vintage village
and nostalgia at The Malvern Autumn Show.
Only £40
Departing Highway Garage at 07:30am /
Departing Malvern at 17:00pm

BLACKPOOL & THE ILLUMINATIONS
Sunday 25th October 2020
The Blackpool Illuminations have become an iconic part of British
Culture. Arriving in Blackpool late morning spend the day riding
Donkeys, eating candy floss or standing on the glass floor of the
Blackpool Tower, before boarding the coach for the return journey
home through the famous Illuminations.
Only £21
Departing Highway Garage at 09:30am /
Starting the Illuminations approx. 6:00pm

BARTON GRANGE GARDEN CENTRE
Tuesday 27th October 2020
Visit this award winning Garden Centre packed full of plants,
equipment, garden furniture, Riverside Café and Farm Shop. By
October all of the Christmas decorations and gift ideas should be on
display and for sale.
Only £17
Departing Highway Garage at 09:00am /
Departing Barton Grange at 15:00pm

THE MAKING OF HARRY POTTER /
EMMERDALE: STUDIO & VILLAGE TOUR /
CORONATION STREET TOUR
We are yet to finalise details of the 2020 visits to The Warner Brothers
Studios for “The Making of Harry Potter”, “Emmerdale: Studio and
Village Tour and Coronation Street Tour. If you would like us to send
you details of the 2020 dates please contact the office and we can
forward details.

NATIONAL TRUST
HUGHENDEN
Thursday 12th March 2020
The home of the Victorian Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli, set in an
unspoiled Chiltern Valley with views of ancient woods and rolling hills,
full of fascinating personal memorabilia of the charismatic colourful
statesman.
NT Members £25 – Non Members £36.95
Departing Highway Garage at 08:00am /
Departing Hughenden at 15:30pm

UPTON HOUSE & GARDENS
Sunday 5th April 2020
Purchased in 1927 by the 2nd Viscount Bearsted, has since been
remodelled and brought into the modern age by Lord and Lady
Bearsted. Discover how they created a made to measure home to
showcase a world class art and porcelain collection, including works
by Bosch, Stubbs and El Greco.
NT Members £24 - Non Members £36
Departing Highway Garage at 08:30am /
Departing Upton House at 15:30pm

WOOLSTHORPE MANOR &
PECKOVER HOUSE AND GARDEN
Monday 27th April 2020
The world changed at Woolsthorpe Manor, Isaac Newton,
mathematician, scientist, thinker and craftsman was born and grew
up there, doing much of his most important scientific work before he
was 26. Newton’s genius still resonates through our world and for
more than 300 years people have gone to walk in his footsteps.
While the riverside at Peckover House and Garden at Wisbech was
popular among merchants, imposing Peckover House stood apart as
an oasis of calm, reflecting the Quaker way of life.
NT Members £18 - Non Members £35.06
Departing Highway Garage at 08:00am /
Departing Peckover House at 17.15pm

GAWTHORPE HALL & LYME
Friday 1st May 2020
The Elizabethan house, in the heart of urban Lancashire, Gawthorpe
Hall has extravagant 19th-century interiors by Sir Charles Barry
(Houses of Parliament and “the real” Downton Abbey Fame). The
Hall displays textiles from the Gawthorpe Textile Collection, including
needlework, lace and embroidery.
The glorious mansion at Lyme sits in 570 hectares of deer park, with
far-reaching views across Manchester and the Cheshire Plain, was the
much loved home of the Legh family for more than 600 years.
NT Members £18 - Non Members £37.55
Departing Highway Garage at 09:00am /
Departing Gawthorpe at 16:00pm

BODNANT GARDENS (THE LABURNAM ARCH)
Saturday 30th May 2020
In Snowdonia’s foothills this 32 hectare garden features scenery, plant
collections and agricultural styles from formal to pastoral, wild to
exotic. Created over 150 years, with plants collected and brought to
Britain, from far afield, with the incredible vision of generations of the
McLaren family.
One of the highlights of Spring at Bodnant Gardens is the flowering
of the famous Laburnam Arch – the 55 metre flowering feature was
created by the garden’s Victorian founder Henry Pochin in 1880.
NT Members £20 - Non Members £33
Departing Highway Garage at 08:30am /
Departing Bodnant at 15:30pm

ANGLESEY ABBEY, GARDENS
& LODE MILL OR CAMBRIDGE
Wednesday 3rd June 2020
When you step into this elegant home, you journey back to a golden
age of country-house living. Discover Lord Fairhaven’s extensive
collection and how it is cared for, then explore the domestic wing to
see how the staff served and kept the house running like clockwork.
Enjoy the gardens with it’s sweeping avenues, classic statuary and
flower borders and maybe a visit to the historic working watermill on
beautiful Quy Water.
Or spend the day shopping and sightseeing at leisure in Cambridge.
NT Members £25 – Non Members £38.30
Departing Highway Garage at 07:30am /
Departing Cambridge at 16:00pm

DUDMASTON & BRIDGNORTH
Saturday 20th June 2020
The morning will be spent in Bridgnorth, enjoy a morning coffee in
High Town or Low Town.
Stretching across 1214 hectares of ancient woodland and park,
Dudmaston is a working estate with a family home at its heart.
Steeped in history but shaped by modern tastes and radical thinking.
Head outdoors to discover modern sculpture in the garden or find a
tranquil spot to take in the views over the pool.
NT Members £18 - Non Members £28.25
Departing Highway Garage at 08:00am /
Departing Dudmaston at 16:30pm

BASILDON PARK
Wednesday 8th July 2020
Sitting elegantly in 162 hectares of historic parkland and gardens, this
18th-century mansion was saved from destruction by Lord and Lady
Iliffe in the 1950’s. The wooded parkland showcases glorious seasonal
colour all year round, while the landscape has been restored to offers
wonderful views.
NT Members £25 – Non Members £37
Departing Highway Garage at 08:00am /
Departing Basildon Park at 16:00pm

BEATRIX POTTER GALLERY &
HAWKSHEAD & STEAM YACHT GONDOLA
Wednesday 22nd July 2020
The steam yacht was rebuilt by the National Trust from the original
1859 Gondola: today’s passengers can experience the nostalgia of a
steam driven cruise on Coniston Water as enjoyed by the Victorians.
Enjoy a Full Lake Cruise onboard the steam yacht based on the design
of a Venetian ‘Burchiello’ Boat.
The Beatrix Potter Gallery is housed in a quirky 17th-century
building which was once the office of Beatrix’s solicitor husband,
in Hawkshead – a quaint little village that inspired Beatrix and many
other famous poets, writers and artists.
NT Members £25 - Non Members £52
Departing Highway Garage at 08:00am /
Departing Steam Yacht at 16:30pm

SPEKE HALL & LITTLE MORETON HALL
Saturday 1st August 2020
Almost 500 years ago, the Norris family at Speke Hall replaced a
medieval manor house on the banks of the River Mersey with the very
latest in Tudor architecture. The iconic black and white Hall has seen
centuries of turbulent history but was sympathetically restored in
Victorian times as a cosy home.
While modern life rushes by on the busy road outside, Little Moreton
Hall, surrounded by its moat, survives as a Tudor fantasy, transporting
you back to another time.
NT Members £18 - Non Members £41.30
Departing Highway Garage 09:00am /
Departing Little Moreton at 17:30pm

LYVEDEN & HOUGHTON MILL &
WATERCLOSE MEADOW
Thursday 20th August 2020
Deep in the Northampton countryside lies a mysterious garden.
Moats, terraces and spiral mounts surround an enigmatic building rich
in religious symbolism. The restored orchard and wildflower meadows
add to the peace and tranquillity of the setting.
Houghton Mill: An historic mill in an inspiring setting surrounded by
meadow walks. See a milling demonstration and buy flour, ground in
the traditional way on the French burr millstones.
NT Members £24 – Non Members £39.40
Departing Highway Garage at 08:00am /
Departing Houghton Mill at 17:00pm

BROCKHAMPTON & THE FIRS
Tuesday 1st September 2020
More than 600 years ago the Dumbleton family built Brockhampton, the
moated manor house tucked away in a Herefordshire Valley. The house
is surrounded by orchards and sits next to an ancient ruined chapel.
Family treasures tell the story of Sir Edwards Elgar’s birthplace: The
Firs, from humble beginnings in the family cottage.
NT Members £20 – Non Members £38.15
Departing Highway Garage at 10:00am /
Departing Brockhampton at 16:00pm

STOWE HOUSE & GARDEN
Saturday 19th September 2020
The beauty of Stowe has attracted visitors since 1717. Picture-perfect
views, lakeside walks and temples create a monumental landscape
that changes with the seasons. Full of hidden meaning and classical
references, the garden remains an earthly paradise.
NT Members £25 - Non Members £37
Departing Highway Garage at 08:00am /
Departing Stowe House at 15:30pm

WIGHTWICK MANOR & MOSELEY OLD HALL
Wednesday 7th October 2020
Wightwick Manor is a place where liberal dreams for the future mix with
a love for fashionable art. The Mander family’s political ideas inspired
them to share their home and fill it with art fro the nation to enjoy. A
house of colour and comfort; a garden of yew and roses; and a gallery
of DeMorgan treasures. The atmospheric farmhouse at Moseley Old
Hall, built circa 1600, holds many secrets. Charles II hid there after
escaping the 1651 Battle of Worcester. Inside a log fire crackles as
17th century life surrounds you. Outside, explore the walled garden,
containing herbs and vegetables, the orchard and knot garden.
NT Members £18 – Non Members £39.80
Departing Highway Garage 08:00am /
Departing Wightwick Manor at 15:30pm

RIEVEAULX & NUNNINGTON HALL
Saturday 17th October 2020
Designed to impress, Riveaulx Terraces was created by the Duncombe
family in the 18th century and still feels just as grand and tranquil today.
Enjoy a peaceful woodland walk out on to the terrace with views of
Riveaulx Abbey. Look up inside the Iconic Temple to see the beautifully
painted ceiling. Nunnington Hall is a welcoming house and garden in a
picturesque Yorkshire setting with centuries of stories. Find out about
the Fife Family, the owners of the Hall in the 1920’s or the scandals and
rise and fall of Lord Preston during the 17th century.
NT Members £24 – Non Members £40
Departing Highway Garage at 07:30am /
Departing Nunnington Hall at 17:15pm

WADDESDON MANOR
Saturday 21st November 2020
Visit Waddesdon Manor during the Festive Period to see the house
and grounds decorated for Christmas. Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild
started building Waddesdon Manor in 1874 to display his outstanding
collection of art treasures and entertain fashionable society.
Awaiting prices
Please be aware that there is a charge for NT Members to enter the
House during the Christmas period.
Departing Highway Garage at 07:30am /
Approx. return arrival 19:30pm

Mystery Drive and Dine Tour

 Join us for our monthly day out,
enjoy a scenic drive, comfort stop
  and lunch for £33.50 per trip.
All mystery Drive and Dine Tours depart Highway
Garage at 10:00am and arrive back approx. 6pm.

   Wednesday 25th March 2020
     Thursday 16th April 2020
    Wednesday 13th May 2020
    Wednesday 24th June 2020
     Thursday 16th July 2020
   Wednesday 12th August 2020
  Thursday 17th September 2020
   Wednesday 21st October 2020
  Wednesday 18th November 2020
  Wednesday 16th December 2020

- Book early to avoid disappointment -
   £10 per person deposit required
        to secure your seats!!