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Gowan Group Travel
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SCOTLAND
 Edinburgh........................................................... 6
 Glasgow............................................................. 7
 Loch Insh Watersports Centre........................... 8
 Scotland Day Trips ............................................ 8

ENGLAND
 Morecambe........................................................ 9
 York & Scarborough......................................... 10
 Greater Manchester......................................... 11
 Northumbria..................................................... 12
 Chester............................................................. 13
 The Midlands.................................................... 14

 London............................................................. 15

 WALES                                    ............................. 16

 IRELAND
 Dublin............................................................... 17
 Ireland Day Trips.............................................. 17
 Coleraine & The North Coast........................... 18

 Carrowmena Activity Centre............................ 18

 EUROPE                                  .............................. 19
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Important Information
Prices quoted for suggested itineraries are based on 40
paying pupils under 12 years of age and will rise accordingly
as numbers drop.

They include all travel arrangements as per individual itineraries,
insurance, admission charges and full board accommodation
except where stated.

Full board includes a meal plan as follows: DAY 1 – Evening
meal; EACH OTHER FULL DAY – Breakfast, Packed Lunch,
Evening Meal; LAST DAY – Breakfast and Packed Lunch.

Our groups will have the opportunity to begin their journey on
a range of coaches of various sizes from Quinn’s Coach Hire.

Should your requirements be a five day educational tour or a
transfer between school and any location within Northern Ireland,
Gowan Group Travel can tailor make packages to suit your needs
and budget.

For cross-channel sailings we are happy to recommend any of the following fast, modern services.

                                                                                       Superfast - Belfast/Cairnryan
                                                                                         or Dublin Port/Holyhead

                                                                                          European Causeway or
                                                                                       Highlander – Larne/Cairnryan

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Travel Insurance
     Gowan Group Travel recommends that all customers travel with insurance to ensure they have a carefree holiday. We have arranged cover through travel
     insurance specialists, Fogg Travel Insurance Services Limited, and is underwritten by the United Kingdom branch of Union Reiseversicherung AG (URV).
     A summary of the cover is shown below. The policy wording, showing terms, conditions and exclusions is available on request.
     Gowan Group Travel Insurance provides up to the following cover per person:
     Section                     Limits per person                                                                                                                           Excess
     Cancellation                up to our final invoice cost (maximum £3,000)                                                                                               £40*
     Abandonment after 12 hours up to our final invoice cost (maximum £3,000)                                                                                                £40*
     Personal possessions        up to £1,500 / maximum per item: £250 / total of valuables: £250                                                                            £40*
     Delayed possessions         up to £200 if your possessions are delayed by more than 12 hours from arrival at your resort                                                Nil
     Personal money              up to £250 in cash on your person / Party Leader Money: £500                                                                                £40*
     Loss of travel documents    up to £350 for travel and accommodation costs necessary to replace your lost travel documents                                               Nil
     Emergency medical expenses up to £5,000,000 (includes 24 hour emergency assistance)                                                                                     £40*
     Party leader expenses       £20 per day a student is confined to a hospital bed / up to maximum of £200                                                                 Nil
     Curtailment charges         up to our final invoice cost (maximum £3,000)                                                                                               £40*
     Personal liability          up to £2,000,000                                                                                                                            £65 (£250 trip
                                                                                                                                                                             accommodation)
     Organisers liability                     up to £5,000,000                                                                                                               £65 (£250 trip
                                                                                                                                                                             accommodation)
     Personal accident up to £25,000 (age limits apply)                                                                                                                      Nil
     Legal expenses    up to £25,000                                                                                                                                         £250
     Delayed arrival   up to £100 (£50 after 12 hour delay, £10 each subsequent 12 hour delay)                                                                               Nil
     Missed departure  up to £500                                                                                                                                            Nil
     			                                                                                                                                                                     *£65 for 18s and over

   Gowan Group Travel is an Appointed Representative of Fogg Travel Insurance Services Limited for the sale of Connected Travel Insurance.
   Fogg Travel Insurance Services Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, FRN 3073

    Travel Insurance – Important Notice                                                                      Before You Purchase Insurance Your Attention Is Drawn To A Number Of Important Aspects:

Policy documents: You should read the document s carefully. They give you full details of what is and         Health: Most travel insurance policies have health restrictions in them that may exclude any existing
what is not covered and the conditions of the cover. Cover will vary from policy to policy and insurer to     medical conditions. If your child is 18 and over travelling within the UK / Europe or any age travelling
insurer.                                                                                                      outside of Europe you need to tell the Insurers of anything you know of that is likely to affect their
Conditions, exclusions & warranties: Conditions and exclusions will apply to individual sections of           acceptance of cover for your child. So that they can ensure your child is provided with the best cover
your policy while general exclusions, conditions and warranties will apply to the whole of your policy.       they can offer please would you answer either ‘YES’ or ‘NO’ to the following questions:
Medical expenses: Your policy does not provide private health treatment unless specifically approved          Has your child:
by the emergency assistance service. You should carry an EHIC (European Health Insurance Card) or             1. Ever received treatment for:
equivalent and use this at state facilities when travelling within the European Union..                       a) a heart related condition,
Hazardous Activities: If you are taking part in activities that present a risk of injury, including scuba     b) stroke or high blood pressure.
diving and water sports that have not been organised by Gowan Group Travel, check that your policy            c) a breathing condition (including asthma).
covers you.                                                                                                   d) any type of cancer.
Property Claims: These claims are paid based on the value of the goods at the time you lose them and          e) any type of diabetes.
not on a ‘new for old’ or replacement cost basis, unless otherwise stated in your policy. Your policy will    f) any type of irritable bowel disease.
set out what proof the Insurer needs to support a claim.                                                      g) any type of psychological condition (such as stress, anxiety, depression, eating disorder or
Policy Limits: Most sections of your policy have limits on the amount the insurer will pay under that         mental instability).
section. Some sections also include other specific limits, for example: for any one item or for valuables     2. In the last 2 years have you:
in total. You are advised to check your policy if you intend taking expensive items with you.                 a) been treated for any serious or recurring medical condition
Policy Excesses: Under most sections of the policy, claims will be subject to an excess. This means           b) asked to take regular prescribed medication
that you will be responsible for paying the first part of the claim. The amount you have to pay is the        c) referred to a specialist or consultant at a hospital for tests, diagnosis or treatment?
excess.                                                                                                       You must also tell us if:
Reasonable Care: You need to take all reasonable care to protect yourself and your property, as you           • your child is waiting for tests, treatment of any description
would if you were not insured.                                                                                • your doctor alters your child’s regular prescribed medication.
Fraud: The making of a fraudulent claim is a criminal offence. The Insurer may be recording details of        • or about anything concerning the health of a close relative or business associate or anyone travelling
claims on an anti-fraud register.                                                                             with you who is not insured on this policy but may make it necessary for you to cancel or cut short your
Complaints: Our Insurers set high standards, if you are not satisfied with the insurance policy, please       trip.
refer to the policy wording which contains full details of the complaints procedure.                          If you have answered ‘YES’ to any of the above questions they will be able to offer some cover and
‘Cooling Off’ Period: Your policy will have a ‘cooling off’ period during which you can cancel the policy     may be able to cover your health condition, although an increased excess and/or an increased premium
and get a refund, if you have a justifiable reason for being dissatisfied with the cover it provides..        may be required. After buying our travel insurance you will be given a policy document showing
Accurate & relevant information: You have a duty to take reasonable care to answer questions fully            the telephone number of the medical helpline. You will need to contact them as soon as possible,
and accurately, and that any information you volunteer is not misleading. This applies both when you          quoting GOWAN GROUP TRAVEL, to see if the additional cover is available. The medical helpline can
take the policy out and at any time during the policy period. If you do not do so, the Insurers reserve       only arrange a health check once cover has been purchased. All calls will be treated in the strictest
the right to void your policy from inception. In the event that it becomes necessary to do this, they will    confidence and the decision will be confirmed to you in writing. Should they require any additional
give you seven days’ notice of cancellation of the policy by recorded delivery to you at your last known      premium and you accept their offer, this should be paid to the medical helpline within 14 days of
address. Because an insurance policy can only provide cover in respect of accident, illness, loss or          your call.
damage for an event/occurrence which is sudden, unforeseen and beyond your reasonable control,                Law: Your policy is governed by the law of England and Wales unless you and your insurers have
you must also tell theinsurers if you are aware of any circumstances at the time you purchase this            agreed otherwise.
insurance, or any time afterwards, which could possibly result in you having to make a claim; otherwise       If you would like more information, please contact: Fogg Travel Insurance Services Ltd –
you may not be covered. The Insurers reserve the right to charge an additional premium, amend the             01623 631331 particularly if you feel the insurance may not meet your needs.
policy terms, or decline to offer cover if they feel that the information you give them changes their         These details are not a substitute for your insurance policy - Please make sure you read your
assessment of the risk involved.                                                                              policy carefully.

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Holiday Destinations

                                            LOCH INSH
                                            WATERSPORTS CENTRE

                      GLASGOW                EDINBURGH

     COLERAINE                  TROON
                                                     NEWCASTLE
                                                         SUNDERLAND

                           MORECAMBE                        SCARBOROUGH
                                                          YORK
                            BLACKPOOL           WIGAN

          DUBLIN­­                                   MANCHESTER
                                LIVERPOOL
                       LLANDUDNO
                                              CHESTER

                                                        BIRMINGHAM

                                                         LONDON

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Edinburgh
    Edinburgh, Scotland’s historic capital, is one of
    Europe’s most beautiful cities, with its famous
    castle, medieval old town, Georgian new town and
    stunning panoramic views. Its numerous attractions
    and reasonable transfer time from all the Scottish
    ports, makes this a most popular destination.

    Suggested Itinerary
               Depart school by coach for early morning sailing                 At Dynamic Earth Centre you make the ‘journey
               to Scotland and proceed to Culzean Castle.                       of a lifetime’ – a journey of discovery back
      DAY 1    The party will be given a guided tour of the           DAY 3     through time to find out why the earth has
               Victorian Castle followed by a ranger led                        changed. Afternoon visit to Deep Sea World
               woodland walk.                                                   where you can enjoy a spectacular diver’s eye
                                                                                view in the longest underwater safari tunnel in
                                                                                the world.
               We start the day with a half-day guided city tour
      DAY 2    to include a visit to Edinburgh Castle. Afternoon
               visit to Edinburgh Butterfly & Insect World for a                Depart Edinburgh for the Glasgow Science
               stroll through the wonderful world of an exotic                  Centre, which has over 300 hands-on exhibits in
               rainforest and enjoy watching hundreds of              DAY 4     its Mall. Other activities include workshops and
               the world’s most spectacular butterflies flying                  shows. Continue to port and coach to school.
               around. See their entire life-cycle at first hand.

                                            1 Adult free            Single rooms             Evening activities
    4 days/3 nights from
                                            with every 8            for teachers             can be pre-booked

    £319                                    paying children                                  in advance at
                                                                                             discounted rates

Alternative Attractions
En-route: The Tall Ship • New Lanark World Heritage Village, Coatbridge • M&D’s - Scotland’s Theme Park • Rangers Football
Club - Ibrox • Celtic Football Club - Celtic Park Edinburgh Area: Brass Rubbings • Edinburgh Zoo • Museum of Childhood •
Tartan Weaving Mill • The Royal Yacht Britannia Ghost Walk • Edinburgh Crystal • Scottish Mining Museum • Museum of Scotland
The Edinburgh Dungeon • Outlook Tower & Camera Obscura • Biggar Puppets • Blair Drummond Safari and Adventure Park

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Glasgow
Explore Greater Glasgow and the Clyde Valley
and discover one of Europe’s most exciting and
beautiful destinations. Experience its world-renowned
museums and galleries, stunning parks and gardens
and fascinating visitor attractions.

Suggested Itinerary
            Depart school by coach for early morning
            sailing to Scotland and proceed to The
  DAY 1     Glasgow Science Centre – Scotland’s
            flagship millennium attraction, celebrating
            science innovation and featuring interactive
            exhibits and a 120 seat planetarium.

            Depart hotel for Blair Drummond Safari and
            Adventure Park. There are sea lion shows,
  DAY 2     bird of prey displays, an adventure playground,
            amusements, pet farm and much, much more
            for a wild day out!

            Depart Glasgow for a close encounter of the
            creepy crawly kind at Edinburgh Butterfly and
  DAY 3     Insect World. Afternoon visit to Scotland’s
            National Aquarium at Deep Sea World.

            Depart hotel for a tour of a Football Stadium
            of your choice. Continue to port and coach
  DAY 4     to school. A football Stadium of your choice.
            Continue to port and coach to school.

                                          1 Adult free             Group Leader’s                   Evening activities
4 days/3 nights from                      with every 8             Travel Concession                can be pre-booked

£343                                      paying children          available. Details on
                                                                   request.
                                                                                                    in advance at
                                                                                                    discounted rates

Alternative Attractions
Alternative Attractions: The Tall Ship • Time Capsule, Coatbridge • M&D’s Scotland’s Theme Park • Mining Museum, Wanlockhead
• Summerlee Heritage Centre, Coatbridge • Scottish Maritime Museum, Irvine • Kilburn Castle & Country Centre • Scottish Football
Museum – Hampden Park • Rangers Football Club – Ibrox • Celtic Football Club – Celtic Park • Biggar Puppet Theatre • Museum
of Transport

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Loch Insh
Watersports
Centre

Suggested Itinerary
            Depart school by coach for early morning sailing     Other activities available include - cycling, windsurfing,
            to Scotland and arrive at centre for evening meal.   raft-racing.
    DAY 1   Evening activity - Archery.
                                                                 All activities are fully supervised by qualified instructors.
            Morning activity - Sailing.                          This holiday is based at Loch Insh Skiing and Water Sports
            Afternoon activity - Canoeing.                       Centre, Kincraig. The price includes 4 nights accommodation,
    DAY 2   Evening activity - Games.                            dinner, breakfast, packed lunch each day from the centre, all
                                                                 activities and visits, coach and ferry transport and insurance.
                                                                 Free staff ratio 1-10. AVAILABLE - April, May, June.
            Morning activity - Dry slope skiing.
            Afternoon - Visit to Landmark Centre.
    DAY 3   Evening activity - Orienteering.
                                                                     5 days/4 nights from

    DAY 4
            Morning - Visit to Highland Folk Museum
            or Loch Garten Osprey Centre.
            Afternoon activity - Kayaking.
            Evening - Barbecue and disco.
                                                                   £517
                                                                 1 Adult free              An itinerary based on a full
            Depart centre for return journey with stops
            en-route. Continue to port and coach to school.
                                                                 with every 8              programme of activities on
    DAY 5                                                        paying children           site is also available

                                                                 Day Trips
                                                                 to Scotland
                                                                 Suggested Trips
                                                                 In conjunction with Stena Line to
                                                                 destinations including:

                                                                 An Activity Day at Soar Braehead
                                                                 M&D’s - Scotland’s Theme Park
                                                                 Glasgow Science Centre and The Time Capsule

                                                                 Prices on request and subject to availability.

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Morecambe
Because of its location, Morecambe is
not only regarded as the gateway to the
Lake District but is an ideal base for visiting
the Liverpool and Manchester areas.

Suggested Itinerary
            Depart school by coach for early morning                        Depart hotel for full day in Manchester. Experience
            sailing to Scotland and continue journey via                    the Manchester United Dream in their purpose built

 DAY 1      the Lake District where you will visit the World     DAY 3      museum and follow the footsteps of the players
            of Beatrix Potter Attraction in Bowness-on-                     who have worn the ‘Red Shirt’. Afternoon visit to
            Windermere. Here you can see the completely                     the Museum of Science & Industry where you can
            new three-dimensional displays allowing you                     get your hands on the exhibits and find out about
            to step into the pages of Beatrix Potter’s best                 the world’s first industrial city. Return to hotel for
            loved tales. Continue to Morecambe and check-                   evening meal.
            in at hotel.
                                                                            Your return trip starts with a visit to the Cumberland
            A full day in the Lake District is a must. You                  Pencil Museum at Keswick. Learn about the
            will begin your day at the Brockhole Visitor         DAY 4      pencil’s fascinating history, from the discovery of

 DAY 2      Centre on the shores of Windermere where the                    Barrowdale graphite to present day manufacture.
            audio-visual show and exhibitions will tell the                 See the world’s largest pencil and visit their well
            fascinating story of the Lake District. Depart                  stocked shop. Continue on to port for evening
            Bowness by boat and sail to Lakeside for your                   crossing and coach to school.
            visit to Britain’s award winning freshwater
            Aquarium – the Aquarium of the Lakes in
            Newby Bridge. Here you will see the UK’s
            largest collection of freshwater fish as well as
            mischievous otters and diving ducks. Our day
            in the Lakes ends with a trip on the Lakeside to
            Haverthwaite steam train – where hard working
            steam locomotives haul comfortable coaches
            through the beautiful Leven Valley. Return to
            hotel for evening meal.

                                         1 Adult free           Group Leader’s                    Evening activities
 4 days/3 nights from
                                         with every 8           Travel Concession                 can be pre-booked

£317                                     paying children        available. Details on
                                                                request.
                                                                                                  in advance at
                                                                                                  discounted rates

Alternative Attractions
Manchester: Legoland Discovery Centre • Play Factore • The Trafford Centre • Museum of Transport • Imperial War Museum
North Liverpool: The Beatles Story • Merseyside Maritime Museum • Museum of Liverpool Life • Tate Gallery • Liverpool Football
Club • Everton Football Club • Blue Planet Blackpool: Blackpool Tower • Blackpool Pleasure Beach • Blackpool Sealife Centre
Alton Towers

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York &
 Scarborough
 Based in either York or Scarborough this
 area has a wealth of world famous attractions
 offering something for everyone.

  Suggested Itinerary
                Depart school by coach for early morning sailing to                 Depart for Cairnryan with free time for
                Scotland. Continue on with a stop en-route at Thirsk                shopping en-route. Continue on to port
      DAY 1     to enjoy the thrills of falconry at the Birds of Prey    DAY 4      for evening crossing and coach to school.
                Centre in the picturesque grounds of Sion Hill Hall.
                Continue to hotel and check-in.

                A full day at York calling first at the York
                Castle Museum. Venture into the prison cell of
      DAY 2     notorious highwayman, Dick Turpin, wander through
                Victorian and Edwardian Streets and experience four
                hundred years of fascinating social history. Continue
                on with a guided tour of York Minster, noted for its
                size and stained glass windows. In the afternoon visit
                Jorvik Viking Centre – here a time capsule transports
                you back through the centuries to a recreation
                of Jorvik AD 948. After dinner why not go ‘ghost
                hunting’ through the ancient city streets.

                Morning visit to Eden Camp. You will experience
                the sights, the sounds, even the smells of those
      DAY 3     dangerous years of World War II. Eat, drink and
                forget rationing – why not book the ‘Mess Hut’ for
                lunch! Continue on to Flamingoland at Malton for a
                fun-filled afternoon. There are rides and attractions
                for everyone including the triple-loop roller coaster.

     4 days/3 nights from                      1 Adult free              Evening activities
                                               with every 8              can be pre-booked

 £302                                          paying children           in advance at
                                                                         discounted rates

Alternative Attractions
York: York’s Chocolate Story • Archaeological Resource Centre • National Coal Mining Museum • York Dungeon • York
Brass Rubbing National Railway Museum • Ghost Walk Scarborough: Old Mill Toy Museum • Scarborough Ghost Tours •
Scarborough Sea Life Others: Eureka Museum, Halifax • National Museum of Photography, Film & Television, Bradford •
Royal Armouries Museum, Leeds • World of James Herriott, Thirsk • Earth Centre, Doncaster

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Calendar                                                    Gowan Group Travel

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Booking Conditions

1. 
   CONTRACT The contract is between Henry Gowan & Co. Ltd.                         Please note that travel arrangements are not always purchased in
   trading as Gowan Group Travel and each holidaymaker. It will exist as           local currency and some apparent changes have no impact on the
   soon as a confirmation invoice has been issued.                                 price of your travel due to contractual and other protection in place.
   This contract is made on the terms of these booking conditions,            7.   FINANCIAL SECURITY We are a fully bonded member of
   which are governed by Northern Ireland law and the jurisdiction of              ABTA Ltd hence providing financial protection for all tours
   the Northern Ireland courts.                                                    excluding those incorporating air travel. The air holiday packages in
2. BOOKING FORM All tours must be confirmed on the Company’s                       this brochure are ATOL protected by the Civil Aviation Authority. Our
   booking form. The group leader’s signature on the booking form 		               ATOL number is 3540. When you buy an air holiday package from us
   implies acceptance of the booking conditions on behalf of the 		                you will receive an ATOL certificate and confirmation invoice
   members of the group.                                                           confirming your arrangements and your protection under our
3. PARTY LEADER The person signing the booking form warrants 		                    Air Travel Organiser’s Licence number 3540. We will provide you with
   that he/she has the authority of each holidaymaker, and in the case             the services listed on the ATOL Certificate (or a suitable alternative). In
   of children/infant holidaymakers also of their parents, to enter into a          some cases where we are not able to do so for reasons of insolvency,
   contract with the company.                                                       an alternative ATOL holder may provide you with the services you
4. SUPERVISION AND BEHAVIOUR In signing the booking form, the                       have bought or a suitable alternative (at no extra cost to you). You
   Party Leader also accepts responsibility for the good conduct of all 		          agree to accept that in those circumstances the alternative ATOL
   participants during the holiday and warrants that at least one 		                holder will perform those obligations and you agree to pay any
   responsible adult will be on active duty at all times to ensure that all         money outstanding to be paid by you under your contract to that
   participants behave well.                                                        alternative ATOL holder. However, you also agree that in some cases
   Furthermore, it is the Party Leader’s responsibility to ensure                   it will not be possible to appoint an alternative ATOL holder, in which
   that:-                                                                           case you will be entitled to make a claim under the ATOL scheme. If
   (a) no participants under the age of 18 years of age                             we are unable to provide the services listed (or a suitable alternative,
		 consume alcoholic drinks unless written permission from                          through an alternative ATOL holder or otherwise) for reasons of
		 a guardian can be produced.                                                      insolvency, the Trustees of the Air Travel Trust may make a payment
   (b) all local laws relating to the consumption of alcohol are                    to (or confer a benefit on) you under the ATOL scheme. You agree
		 at all times obeyed by participants.                                             that in return for such a payment or benefit you assign absolutely to
   (c) no participant smokes in hotel bedroom or in any other                       those Trustees any claims which you have or may have arising out of
		 way causes a fire hazard.                                                        or relating to the non-provision of the services, including any claim
   (d) participants act in a responsible fashion during the holiday 		              against us,the tour operator. You also agree that any such claims may
          and do not behave in a way likely to cause damage to property,            be re-assigned to another body, if that other body has paid sums you
          or damage or offence to other people.                                     have claimed under the ATOL scheme. For further information visit
5. DEPOSITS AND PAYMENTS A deposit of £50.00 per person for all                     the ATOL website at www.atol.org.uk
   tours is required (non-refundable).                                        8.    RATES OF EXCHANGE Our prices for all tours are based on
   Groups who have chosen to travel with a Low Cost Airline must                    the following Sterling Exchange Rates as published in the
   make an additional payment to cover the cost of flights at time of               Financial Times Guide to World Currencies on 17th July 2019.
   booking, the cost of which is non-refundable, non-transferable and               Country 		                   Rate of the £
   irrecoverable.                                                                  Ireland 		                    a1.09
   Payment of the balance of the cost of the tour is required 10 weeks        9.    CANCELLATIONS AND AMENDMENTS In the event of any
   in advance for Continental Tours and 8 weeks for United Kingdom 		               person withdrawing from an arranged tour, cancellation fees will be
   Tours.                                                                           charged but in certain instances where the reason for cancellation
6. PRICES Prices are mainly based on rates guaranteed at the                        falls within the terms of our mandatory insurances such charges will
   time of going to press, but we must reserve the right to pass                    be refundable. If any cancellation brings the number of participants
   on any additional charges which should arise due to government 		                below the minimum number required for a particular tour price or a
   action, currency, increase on air fares in excess of 2%.                         particular set of concessions for accompanying adults the tour price
   Even in this case, we will absorb an amount equivalent to 2% of 		               and concessions will be adjusted accordingly.
   the holiday price which excludes insurance premiums and any 		                   Cancellation charges are as follows:-
   amendment charges. Only amounts in excess of this 2% will 		                     More than 42 days before departure                Deposit Only
   be surcharged but where a surcharge is payable there will                        Between 4 and 6 weeks of departure                45% of Cost
   be an administration charge of £1.00 per person.                                 Between 2 and 4 weeks of departure                60% of Cost
   If this means paying more than 10% on the holiday price, you will                Within 2 weeks of departure 		                    100% of cost
   be entitled to cancel your holiday with a full refund of all money paid          If, after our confirmation invoice has been issued, you wish to change
   except any amendment charges. We will consider an appropriate                    your travel arrangements in any way, for example your chosen
   refund of insurance premiums paid if you can show that you are                   departure date or accommodation, we will do our utmost to make
   unable to transfer or reuse your policy.                                         these changes but it may not always be possible. Any request
   Should you decide to cancel for this reason, you must exercise your              for changes to be made must be in writing from the person who
   right to do so within 14 days from the issue date printed on your final          made the booking. You will be asked to pay an administration
   invoice. Whether you cancel or not you will also be entitled, on the             charge of £1.00 per person and any further cost we incur in making
   terms set out in respect of major changes in booking condition 		                this alteration. You should be aware that these costs could increase
   10 below, to accept an offer of alternative travel arrangements from            the closer to the departure date that changes are made and you
   us if we are able to do so and compensation as set out below.                   should contact us as soon as possible.
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10. AMENDMENTS AND CANCELLATIONS BY HENRY GOWAN &                                        Where legal action is contemplated our authority must be obtained
    CO. LTD. It is unlikely that we will have to make any changes to                     prior to commencement of proceedings and be subject to your
    your holiday, but we reserve the right to do so at any time. Most of                 undertaking to assign any costs recovered or any benefits received
    these changes however are very minor, but where they are 		                          under an appropriate insurance policy to ourselves. Our costs in
    significant, we will inform you as soon as it is reasonably possible.                respect of the above on behalf of you and your party shall not exceed
    If a MAJOR change becomes necessary we will inform you                               £5,000 in total. When you travel with the carrier, the conditions of
    immediately. A major change is one that we make to your holiday 		                   carriage of that carrier apply, some of which may limit liability. This
    arrangements before departure or return and examples of which                        brochure is the responsibility of the Tour Operator, it is not issued on
    are a flight time change of more than 12 hours or a change to                        behalf of, and does not commit the air/coach/sea carriers mentioned
    accommodation of a lower standard.                                                   therein or any air/sea/coach carriers whose services are used in the
    You have then the choice of:                                                         course of the tour. Copies of Conditions of Carriers and International
    (a) accepting the changed arrangements as notified to you;                           Conventions are available on request.
		or                                                                               13.   ARBITRATION In the event of dissatisfaction with the services
    (b) purchasing another holiday from us; or                                           provided the matter should be brought to the attention of our local
    (c) cancelling your holiday.                                                         representative, agent, or hotelier on the spot, so that action may be
    If you choose (a) or (b) we will pay you compensation on the scale 		                taken to remedy the problem.
    shown below. However in no case will be pay compensation if the 		                   If satisfaction is not obtained the complaint should be made
    change is due to non payment of balance or the events listed in 		                   in writing to Gowan Group Travel not later than 28 days after the
    Important Notice. Period before scheduled departure within which a                   conclusion of the holiday. Disputes arising out of, or in connection
    major change is notified to you:-                                                    with, this contract which cannot be amicably settled, may (if the
    European           U.K.        Compensation                                          customer so wishes) be referred to arbitration under a special
    Holidays           Holidays Per Person                                               Scheme which, though devised by arrangement with the Association
    More than 68 days              More than 42 days Nil                                 of British Travel Agents, is administered quite independently by the
    68-28 days 42-28 days                      £3                                        Chartered Institute of Arbitrators. The Scheme (details of which will be
    28-14 days 28-14 days                      £5                                        supplied on request) provides for a simple and inexpensive method of
    14-0 days          14-0 days               £7                                        arbitration on documents alone with restricted liability on the
    If, in the unlikely circumstances we have to cancel your tour we will                customer in respect of costs. The Scheme does not apply to claims
    return to you all monies paid to us or offer you a suitable alternative.             for an amount greater than £5,000 p.p. or £25,000 per booking form
    If the cause of the cancellation is a reason other than those listed in              or to claims which are solely or mainly in respect of physical injury or
    Important Notice we will also pay compensation as listed above.                      illness or the consequences of such injury or illness.
11. IMPORTANT NOTICE Compensation payments do not apply to                               The rules of the Scheme provide that the application for arbitration
    changes caused by reason of war or threat of war, riots, civil                       must be made within 9 months of the date of return from the holiday,
    strife, terrorist activity, industrial disputes, natural disasters, fire,            but in special circumstances it may still be offered outside this period.
    technical problems to transport, closure of airports or ports and                    For injury and illness claims, you may like to use the ABTA/Chartered
    similar events beyond our control. But also see Delayed Departure                    Institute of Arbitrators Mediation Procedure.
    Insurance.                                                                           This is a voluntary scheme and requires us to agree for
12. LIABILITY Henry Gowan & Co. Ltd. accepts responsibility for 		                       mediation to go ahead. The aim is to help you resolve your
    ensuring the tour which you book with us is supplied as described in                 dispute in a quick and cost effective way. Details on request.
    this brochure and the services offered reach a reasonable standard.            14.   BROCHURE The greatest care has been taken in the
    If any part is not provided as promised, we will pay you appropriate                 planning and production of this brochure to give an accurate
    compensation if this has affected the enjoyment of your holiday. We                  picture of the accommodation, facilities and itineraries applicable
    accept responsibility for the acts and/or omissions of our employees,                to each tour. The brochure was prepared in July 2019 to cover the
    agents and suppliers save where they lead to death, injury or illness                period from 1st September 2019 to 31st August 2020. All information
    except as provided in the paragraph below. In respect of the services                is provided in good faith, but if any material change occurs which
    provided by air or sea carriers, our liability in all cases shall be limited         Gowan Group Travel believes will affect the tour, the party leader will
    in the manner provided by international conventions. Henry Gowan                     be notified immediately.
    & Co. Ltd. accepts responsibility for death, injury or illness caused          15.   ACCEPTANCE Conditions on which bookings are accepted as set
    by the negligent acts and/or omissions of our employees or agents,                   out in paragraphs 1 to 14 above are agreed to by the responsible
    together with our suppliers and sub-contractors, servants and/or                     leader and these conditions only are those on which Gowan Group
    agents of the same, whilst acting within the scope of, or in the course              Travel recognise as binding upon them.
    of, their employment. We will accordingly pay to our Clients such              16.   SPECIAL CONDITIONS FOR AIR TRAVEL At present we are
    damages as might have been claimed in respect of death, illness or                   unable to quote the destination airport, airline operator and aircraft
    injury caused by negligence, as accepted under Northern Ireland law,                 type used for our tours incorporating scheduled air travel. However,
    of our employees, agents or suppliers contracted or sub-contracted                   these details will be advised prior to confirmation of the booking.
    by us to provide any part of the arrangements for your holiday. If             17.   PASSPORT, VISA AND FOREIGN OFFICE ADVICE
    any client suffers death, illness or injury whilst overseas arising out              Before making a booking you are advised to check with the
    of activity which does not form part of the foreign inclusive holiday                Foreign and Commonwealth Office. For latest travel advice check
    arrangement or excursion through us, we shall, at our discretion, offer              www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice including security and local laws,
    advice, guidance and assistance to help you in resolving any claim                   plus passport and visa confirmation.
    you may have against a third party, provided we are advised of the
    incident within 90 days of the occurrence.
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Greater
Manchester
The Greater Manchester area has a huge
variety of museums and attractions to include
everything from the historical to those with
sporting themes.

 Suggested Itinerary
              Depart school by coach for crossing to Scotland and                   Speed freaks are outmatched on Rita - Queen
              continue your journey via the Lake District where you                 of Speed; Air brings windswept exhilaration;
   DAY 1      will visit the Aquarium of the Lakes in Newby Bridge.                 Oblivion’s death defying plunge is the choice
              Here over 30 aquatic displays cleverly re-create                      of adrenaline junkies and Nemesis’ turbulent,
              the journey of a Lakeland river from mountain-top                     twisting frenzy is still voted one of the UK’s top
              to Morecambe Bay. Naturally-themed habitats                           roller coasters and leaves everyone wanting
              are home to everything from diving ducks and                          more just minutes later! You can also join
              mischievous otters to sharks and rays.                                Captain Blake and his crew as they embark
                                                                                    upon a mission of discovery beneath the
              Experience the Manchester United Dream in their                       wreckage of the galleon in Mutiny Bay.
              purpose built museum and follow the footsteps of
   DAY 2      the players who have worn the ‘Red Shirt’. Afternoon                  Depart hotel for the Lake District where you
              visit to the Museum of Science & Industry where                       will visit the World of Beatrix Potter Attraction
              you can get your hands on the exhibits and find out           DAY 4   in Bowness-on-Windermere. Continue on to
              about the world’s first industrial city. Evening visit to             port for evening crossing and coach to school.
              the Trafford Centre. Its distinctive architecture and
              3 miles of shops offer a new dimension to shopping
              and leisure.

              Enjoy a full day excursion to Alton Towers, home
              of the world’s first 14 looping rollercoaster! Not for
   DAY 3      the faint hearted, The Smiler also features a series
              of twisted psychological effects including optical
              illusions and blinding lights designed to mess with
              your mind and body. Time to get corrected ...

                                            1 Adult free                  Single rooms         Group Leader’s
 4 days/3 nights from
                                            with every 8                  for teachers         Travel Concession

£299                                        paying children                                    available. Details on
                                                                                               request.

Alternative Attractions
Manchester: Legoland Discovery Centre • Play Factore • The Lowry • Museum of Transport • Imperial War Museum North •
Eureka Chester: Chester Zoo • Chester Walking Tours • Chester Toy & Doll Museum Liverpool: The Beatles Story • Merseyside
Maritime Museum • Museum of Liverpool Life • Mersey Ferries • Liverpool Football Club • Everton Football Club

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Northumbria
 Known as the historic kingdom, this region is
 one of England’s top short break destinations
 and it is easy to see why as 2,000 years of
 history blend together with contemporary new
 attractions, wonderful architecture and shopping.

 Suggested Itinerary
              Depart school by coach for early morning sailing to                Today begins with a visit to the Life Science
              Scotland and continue your journey via Hadrian’s                   Centre for a fun-filled action-packed journey
     DAY 1    Wall for a stop at the Roman Army Museum.               DAY 3      taking you to the beginning of life and back
              Hadrian’s Wall is the most important monument                      again. You’ll be amazed how amazing you
              built by the Romans in Britain whilst the museum                   are!! Afternoon visit to the Blue Reef Aquarium
              gives an insight into the daily lives of Roman                     with more than 30 living displays exploring
              soldiers. Continue on to Washington and check                      the drama of the North Sea and the dazzling
              in at hotel.                                                       beauty of a spectacular coral reef with its own
                                                                                 underwater walkthrough tunnel.
              Step back in time with a visit to the North of
              England Open Air Museum at Beamish. Set in over                    Morning visit to Discovery Museum which
     DAY 2    300 acres of beautiful countryside it is a unique                  is a treasure trove of exhibitions detailing
              museum providing a living, working experience of        DAY 4      Newcastle’s rich heritage. Depart Newcastle
              life as it was in the early 1900s. Afternoon visit to              for evening ferry and coach to school.
              a football stadium of your choice.

     4 days/3 nights from                   1 Adult free              Evening activities
                                            with every 8              can be pre-booked
 £327                                       paying children           in advance at
                                                                      discounted rates

Alternative Attractions
National Glass Centre • Captain Cook Memorial Museum • Alnwick Castle • Vindolanda • Segedunum • Billy Shiel’s Farne Island
Boat Trips • Wet ‘n’ Wild • Durham Cathedral

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Chester
Founded about 2000 years ago by the Romans,
visiting Chester is like taking a magical journey
back in time.

Suggested Itinerary
            Depart school for early morning sailing from
            Dublin to Holyhead. Afternoon visit to Pili
 DAY 1      Palas Butterfly World for a guided tour and
            walk. Continue to Chester for check-in and
            evening meal.

            We begin the day with a cruise on the River Dee,
            followed by a visit to The Grosvenor Museum
 DAY 2      which chronicles life in bygone days. Afternoon
            visit to the world famous Chester Zoo. In the
            evening walk the walls with a Roman Soldier in
            full battlegear.

            Morning visit to Anfield – the home of Liverpool
            Football Club for a Stadium and Museum tour.
 DAY 3      In the afternoon blow your mind with underwater
            wonder at The Blue Planet Aquarium – it’s
            aquamazing!

            Depart Chester for Holyhead with free time for
            shopping en-route. Continue to port for early
 DAY 4      afternoon sailing to Dublin and coach to school.

 4 days/3 nights from                    1 Adult free

£345                                     with every 8
                                         paying children

Alternative Attractions
Chester: Legoland Discovery Centre • Play Factore • The Lowry Chester Cathedral • Cheshire Military Museum • Dewa Roman
Experience • The Boat Museum Manchester: Manchester United F.C. Theatre of Dreams • The Museum of Science and Industry
The Trafford Centre Liverpool: The Beatles Story • Mersey Maritime Museum • Museum of Liverpool Life • The Gallery • Mersey
Ferries • Everton Football Club • Alton Towers

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The Midlands
The Midlands region covers everything from the
history of its industrial past to theme parks and
of course Cadbury World.

 Suggested Itinerary
              Depart school for early morning sailing from                     Afternoon visit to the Black Country Living
              Dublin to Holyhead. Afternoon visit to Pili Palas                Museum. One of the finest and largest open-air
     DAY 1    Butterfly World for a guided tour and walk.                      museums in the UK showcasing 300 years of
              Continue to hotel for check-in and evening meal.                 history through the sights, sounds, smells and
                                                                               tastes of the Black Country’s past.
              Enjoy a full day visit to Drayton Manor Theme
              Park. Apart from thrilling rides and roller coasters             Depart hotel for Holyhead with free time for
     DAY 2    other attractions include a Dino Trail, Drayton                  shopping en-route. Continue to port for early
              Manor Zoo and live theatre shows.                      DAY 4     afternoon sailing to Dublin and coach to school.

              Morning visit to Cadbury World which offers a
              unique experience that gives a fascinating insight
      DAY 3   into the rich heritage of most people’s favourite
              chocolate brand. Fourteen zones showcase its
              history, chocolate making and a new cinema
              experience, the 4D Chocolate Adventure.

     4 days/3 nights from                     1 Adult free            Evening activities
                                              with every 8            can be pre-booked
 £329                                         paying children         in advance at
                                                                      discounted rates

 Alternative Attractions
 Alton Towers • Think Tank Science Museum • Ironbridge Gorge Museum • National Sea Life Centre • National Space Centre •
 Coventry Transport Museum • Warwick Castle • West Midlands Safari Park

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London

Suggested Itinerary
            Morning flight from your local airport to London
                                                                        SCHEDULED AIRLINE PRICES: Customers should be
            with executive coach transfer into the city. Begin
                                                                        advised that as all our flights are with scheduled airlines,
  DAY 1     your trip with a visit to Madame Tussaud’s to
                                                                        the cost of the flight element cannot be guaranteed and
            see its world famous collection of wax figures in
                                                                        may result in the price of the holiday being increased.
            themed settings. Check-in hotel.
                                                                        Customers should contact the company to confirm the
                                                                        price of any particular holiday.
            Our first visit takes us to the Tower of London to
            see the Crown Jewels, Traitor’s Gate, the Bloody
  DAY 2     Tower, the Beefeaters and the famous ravens.                Group leaders will be advised of the carrier and destination
            Our tour continues with a cruise on the River               airport and of any cancellation penalty prior to confirmation
            Thames ending at Westminster Pier where we                  of booking (see booking condition 16).
            take a 30 minute slow moving flight over London
            on the world’s largest observation wheel – the                       3540
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  DAY 3     at Thorpe Park.

            Early morning visit to the Science Museum to
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            Free time for shopping before leaving for evening
            flight home.

 4 days/3 nights from                     1 Adult free           Group Leader’s                   Single rooms                London by
                                          with every 8           Travel                           for teachers                Coach is also

£505                                      paying children        Concession
                                                                 available. Details
                                                                 on request.
                                                                                                                              available
                                                                                                                              – please contact
                                                                                                                              us for details.

Alternative Attractions
St. Paul’s Cathedral • Windsor Castle • Hampton Court Palace • Chessington World of Adventures • Natural History Museum •
Imperial War Museum • London Dungeon • Cabinet War Rooms • Legoland • BBC Experience • National Gallery • London Aquarium •
Wembley Stadium Tour • Warner Bros. Studio Tour

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North Wales
 North Wales has many varied attractions with
 something for everyone. Step back in time by
 visiting Caernarfon Castle or the Llechwedd
 Slate Caverns which give an interesting insight
 into the life of a Victorian miner. Anglesey
 Sea Zoo or the Welsh Mountain Zoo make
 fascinating additions to any itinerary.

 Suggested Itinerary
             Depart school for early morning sailing from Dublin     Day 3 can be substituted for a full day of activities at
             to Holyhead. Afternoon visit to Pili Palas Butterfly    the National Mountain Centre with qualified instructors.
     DAY 1   World for a guided tour and talk. Continue on to        Activities include canoeing, dry slope skiing, orienteering
             Llandudno for check-in and evening meal.                and abseiling.

             We start the day with a guided tour of Caernarfon
             Castle, one of Europe’s greatest medieval fortresses.
     DAY 2   Continue on to Portmadog. Here catch the world
             famous Ffestiniog steam train which will transport
             you 13 miles from the sea at Portmadog up into
             the mountains to Blaenau Ffestiniog. The historical
             trail continues with a visit to the Llechwedd Slate
             Caverns where you will join a Deep Mine Tour led
             by the ghost of a Victorian Miner.

             Morning excursion to Chester for a guided tour with
             a Roman soldier. Afternoon visit to Chester Zoo
     DAY 3   which has over 7,000 animals set in 110 acres of
             award-winning gardens

             Morning visit to Anglesey Sea Zoo which is an
             undercover, underwater attraction showing the
     DAY 4   abundance of life beneath the waves. Travel on
             to Holyhead to catch ferry home. Coach to school.

     4 days/3 nights from                   1 Adult free                Evening activities

 £352
                                            with every 8                can be pre-booked
                                            paying children             in advance at
                                                                        discounted rates

 Alternative Attractions
 North Wales: • Welsh Mountain Zoo • Rhyl Sea Life Centre • Great Orme Tramway • Great Orme Copper Mines • Centre for
 Alternative Technology • The Greenwood Centre • Electric Mountain • Harlequin Marionette Theatre Manchester/Chester:
 Legoland Discovery Centre • Play Factore • Manchester United F.C. • The Trafford Centre • The Museum of Science & Industry
 Chester Zoo • Chester Walking Tours Liverpool: The Beatles Story • Merseyside Maritime Museum • Museum of Liverpool Life
 Tate Gallery • Mersey Ferries • Liverpool Footall Club • Everton Football Club • Blue Planet • Alton Towers

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Dublin
 Ireland’s capital city is steeped in history with
 a host of attractions on offer which are suitable
 for all tastes and age groups.

Suggested Itinerary
              Depart school by coach for Dublin travelling via                      Depart hotel for a visit to Phoenix Park Visitor
              Newgrange Visitor Centre. Continue with an early                      Centre and enjoy a lively and entertaining
  DAY 1       afternoon visit to the GAA Museum at Croke Park.              DAY 3   exhibition on the history and the wildlife of
              Onwards to hotel for check-in and evening meal.                       the Park. Onwards to Dublin Zoo which is the
                                                                                    fourth oldest Zoo in Europe. From artic fox to
              Depart hotel for Bray for morning visit to the National               zebra, the zoo offers an extensive selection
              Sealife Centre. Meet coach for an afternoon visit to                  of wild animals in carefully landscaped
  DAY 2       Kilmainham Gaol – one of the largest unoccupied                       surroundings. Coach to school.
              gaols in Europe.

                                           1 Adult free                 Group Leader’s
4 days/3 nights from
                                           with every 8                 Travel Concession

£260                                       paying children              available. Details on
                                                                        request.

Alternative Attractions
Dublinia • National Museum of Ireland • National Wax Museum • Fry Model Railway Exhibition • Dublin Writers Museum •
Number Twenty Nine • Trinity College • Guinness Storehouse • Malahide Castle • Viking Splash Tour • Tayto Park • Funtasia

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Suggested Trips
Destinations including:

Tayto Park - Ireland’s only Theme Park
and Zoo
Funtasia Water Park, Drogheda

Prices on request and subject to availability.

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Coleraine &
The North Coast

Suggested Itinerary
            Depart school by coach for a guided tour of                  Depart hotel for a visit to either Barry’s
            the Giant’s Causeway followed by a visit to the              Amusements or Glenariff Forest Park.
    DAY 1   National Trust Education Centre.                     DAY 3   Coach to school.

            Full day of outdoor pursuits activities to include
            body boarding, rock climbing, abseiling, archery
    DAY 2   and team challenges.

4 days/3 nights from                     1 Adult free

£216                                     with every 8
                                         paying children

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