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WelcomeWelcome to our latest selection ofgreat days out in our 95thanniversary year! We’re very proudto say that, even after all theseyears, we remain a successful,family-owned and managed business where we stillbelieve in providing top-class customer service anddealing fairly with all our suppliers. We also continueto place a high value on teamwork and are very proudof all our staff, from the sales office through to theengineering team and, of course, our expert drivers atthe sharp end on the road! (To commemorate thisauspicious occasion, see if you can find a very specialoffer in August)! You’ll also find lots of great ideas forfamily outings during the school holidays, includingsome top London shows (we can’t wait for Wind in theWillows at the Palladium)! And don’t forget our fabulouscollection of Door2Door holidays and short breaks.You’ll find a selection of our upcoming tours oppositeon page 3.CONGRATULATIONS!Congratulations – and a BIG thank you to Les Staniforth whocompleted 40 years’ service with us on 14 March! Those of youwho know Les don’t need us to tell you what a wonderfulambassador he is for the firm and for his profession. He’s been allover the UK and Europe with our tour customers and with privategroups, many of whom ask to travel with him again and again.His stories are legendary, although we are hoping he might improveon his jokes some time during the next 40 years!!

NEW!Look out for new departure points in Stanground andSerpentine Green on some tours as well as other routechanges, due to traffic issues – see the back page formore details.

Great Savings For Group Bookings!Book just 12 places for any one day tour at the same time and you canenjoy the 13th place FREE (for concert and theatre tours, your free placewill be for the coach seat only). It’s perfect for clubs and organisations,or you can gather together a group of friends and share out the saving!Please make your group booking direct with us. We also welcomegroup bookings on our holidays and short breaks (also to be bookeddirect) and you only need to book 10 places on any one of our ‘Door2Door’tours to claim a FREE holiday!

‘Fare Only’ Deals & One Way TicketsIf you have your own tickets for an event or you’re looking for a convenientway to visit friends or family, please ask for a ‘Fare only’ or ‘One way’ seat toour destinations. They’re available on most of our tours so just give us a callto check.

Extra Inclusions Look out for tours that include extras like lunch or afternoon tea.Dietary requirements can usually be catered for with prior arrangement.

Don’t Miss Out!We’re always adding additional dates for sold out toursor brand new trips. Sign up for our enews and we’llemail you with all the latest tours! You’ll also find new tours listed on thenews page of our website (www.shawscoaches.co.uk) and on ourtwitter feed @shaws_coaches. We are also on Facebook, so don’tforget to visit us!If there’s a particular show or event you’d like to see, why not give us a callor email to check whether or not we are intending to feature it? If it’s notalready on sale, we can then let you know if we add it later. Destinations thatwe hope to have on sale soon include ‘Beating the Retreat’ at Thursford andthe RPO Christmas Concert so do drop us an email if you would like to hearmore about them.

About UsShaws of Maxey is a local, family ownedand trusted company that’s been‘Clocking up the miles since 1922’!

We’re incrediblyproud of ourreputation forconsistentlydelivering a topquality, safe andreliable service.Our friendly,knowledgeableteam is always on hand to help you make abooking or answer any questions you might have!

SENIOR FARES ARE VALID FOR ANYONE AGED 60 AND OVER.CHILD FARES APPLY TO AGES 3-16 INC. ON MOST TRIPS.

Grab A Bargainl Special Offer days – with fares starting at just £9.50 pp,

they’re ideal for a first time trip if you’re new to coach travell Look out for ‘4 seats for the price of 3’ trips – perfect for

taking the children or grandchildren out during the holidays –or just a day out with friends (lowest priced seat goes free)

We regularly receive letters of thanks andpraise for the care and attention that our

drivers and office staff pay to our customers,here are some of our most recent comments…

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“This is just a little note to let you know how good we thought your twodrivers, Graham and Derek were yesterday on the London excursion.The weather was awful, the traffic was awful, but they were both verycheerful and professional, never letting anything get on top of them.They are both excellent drivers and we always feel safe with them.”

“Many thanks to you all for the lovely day trips that we have had in thepast year, and for the excellent service on every occasion.”

“We would just like to say how much we enjoyed our day out yesterday onthe above coach trip. We felt that it had been organised very well and wewere given adequate time to spend in the Castle, do some shopping and

then enjoy the afternoon tea.”

“What a good day out this was! Many laughs along with facts of interests.The Guide was excellent.”

Easter TreatsAmid The IslesFri 14 Apr x 5 days ● £440Stunning scenery, miles of unspoiltcoastline and the lovely Isle of Arran.Blossom Time inThe Heart of England!Mon 17 Apr x 5 days ● £475Archers’ fans will love the guided toursincluded on this holiday! Dublin & Co. Wicklow –by Road, River & Rail!Mon 24 Apr x 5 days ● £495Beautiful scenery, invigorating sea airand the delights of Dublin’s fair city!‘Sailing’ Through ScotlandThur 11 May x 5 days ● £510Superb 4 star hotel, the Royal YachtBritannia and a guided tour of Edinburgh!Bournemouthby the sea!Sun 14 May x 6 days ● £540Beaulieu and the beautiful gardens atCompton Acres plus plenty of free timeto enjoy this stylish resort!Snowdonia &The Isle of AngleseyMon 29 May x 5 days ● £510Head to the ‘rooftop of the world’ onthe Snowdon Mountain Railway!

An Adventure in Lakeland!Thur 1 Jun x 5 days ● £530Venture off the beaten track on aMountain Goat minicoach tour duringthis scenic holiday.An ‘Army & Navy’Weekend in HampshireFri 2 Jun x 3 days ● £279Salute the heroes of our armed forcesduring our visits to Portsmouth &Winchester! Durham – It’s So DelightfulSun 4 Jun x 5 days ● £475Said to be one of the most beautifulcounties in England! Lovely, rural hotel.Picture Perfect PaigntonMon 12 Jun x 5 days ● £450Cruise on the River Dart and enjoy adelicious cream tea!Let’s Holiday…On Bantry Bay!Sun 18 Jun x 7 days ● £730A super Irish tour based in Bantry, anattractive, harbour town and the base forthe British Atlantic fleet during WW2.Scarborough & The NorthYorkshire MoorsSun 25 Jun x 6 days ● £570A castle, a bustling harbour, golden sands,beautiful gardens and the N. Yorks MoorsNational Park!

Roman Baths &Gorgeous GardensThur 29 Jun x 5 days ● £490Stay at a lovely 4 star hotel. Includes Bath,Salisbury, Bowood House and more! Ullapool & The HebridesTues 4 Jul x 7 days ● £695Our day trip to the Hebrides will surely bea highlight of this amazing tour!Dartmoor Ponies &Devon Gardens!Sun 16 Jul x 5 days ● £5304 star hotel with moorland viewsplus visits to RHS Garden Rosemoor,Mount Edgcumbe House and more.Alpine Adventure(inc. The Glacier Express)!Sat 22 Jul x 8 days ● £1150If you take only one holiday each year, thenmake sure it’s very special, just like this one! Let’s Rendezvous in Yorkshire!Mon 31 Jul x 5 days ● £495Receive a warm Yorkshire welcome at thisfamily-owned hotel on the banks of theSkipton Canal and enjoy the wonderfulDales scenery.Edinburgh Tattoo &New LanarkMon 7 Aug x 5 days ● £550Enjoy one of the most spectacular shows inthe world and stay at a fine 4 star hotel!

Our friendly, knowledgeable team is on hand to help you make a booking, send you a FREE BROCHURE or to answer any questions.OR view a PDF of the brochure on our website www.shawscoaches.co.uk • Single supplements may apply

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You won’t need to worryabout a thing, we’ve got it all covered withour carefully planned DOOR2DOOR holidaysacross the UK & Europe.

Here’s just a small taste of what we have to offer during the coming months.Contact our friendly team today to receive our new 2017 holiday brochure!

Luxury coach travel

Meticulously planned individual itineraries

Half Board Accommodation on most tours

Free excursions

Optional Free Travel Insurancewith NO upper age limit

Plus our VERY popular Door2Doorservice on all holidays!

AND look out for added extras likecream tea, lunch and

welcome drinks!

For bookings please call 01778 342224 or email [email protected] 3 .ai F .ai

Please refer to the tour routes on the back page for your nearest departure point. Travel only fares available on most tours.

APRILTUE 4 BUXTON & PEAK FOREST CANAL

CRUISE & CREAM TEAAll fares £40.00 pp inc. boat trip & cream tea Route 7a

After a lunchtime break, in the spa town of Buxton, spend theafternoon on the canal boat ‘Judith Mary’, enjoying one of our mostpopular tours – a relaxing 2½ hour cruise along the beautiful UpperPeak Forest Canal – and possibly the most generous Afternoon Teaon our tour programme, with lashings (truly!) of sandwiches, cakesand tea!

WED 5 CAMBRIDGE FOR A TENNER!All fares just £10 pp Route 4d plus Huntingdon

THUR 6 ZSL LONDON ZOOAdult £40.00 • Senior £36.00Child £33.00 Route 4d plus Buckden

Find yourself face-to-face with an Asiatic lion in the ‘Land of Lions’,featuring an Indian high street complete with tuk tuks! And don’t missthe Penguin Beach and the enchanting ‘In with the Lemurs’!

THUR 6 MOTOWN THE MUSICAL – SEE PAGE 21

FRI 7 LINCOLN FOR A TENNER!All fares just £10 pp Route 6a

SAT 8 LORD OF THE DANCE,MILTON KEYNES THEATRE

Adult £62.00 • Senior/Child £59.50inc. Stalls ticket for this afternoon’s performance of ‘Dangerous Games’

Route 4d plus Buckden

Directed by Michael Flatley, 40 of the world’s most outstandingyoung dancers and musicians take to the stage to deliver anelectrifying performance.

MARCHTHUR 23 LET’S EXPLORE –

WANDER AROUND WORCESTER!Adult £25.00 • Child £22.50Seniors only £20 Route 4c

As well as being the home of Royal Worcester Porcelain and Lea &Perrins’ sauce, this delightful, riverside city has one of England’sloveliest cathedrals and many other fine buildings. Don’t miss thecity’s ‘Hidden Quarter’!

MON 27 BAKEWELL MARKETAdult £20.00 • Child £17.50Seniors only £15 Route 7a

Take advantage of our special offer fare to visit this delightful,riverside town, home of the Bakewell Pudding, on market day.

WED 29 THE IDEAL HOME EXHIBITION, OLYMPIAAdult £36.50 • Senior £34.00Child £22.50 inc. adm. Route 8 plus Buckden

From kitchens and bathrooms, to bedrooms and basements, fixturesand fittings to fine food, gardens and the latest high tech gadgets,to fashion beauty and gifts, you'll find it all under one roof at thisaward-winning show!

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TUE 11 KINGS LYNN & HUNSTANTONAdult £17.50 • Senior/Child £15.00 Route 5

Enjoy a look around Kings Lynn’s Tuesday market and then a strollalong the prom at Hunstanton.

TUE 11 WINDSOR CASTLE AFTER THE FIREAdult £49.50 • Senior £45.00 • Child £36.50inc. talk, adm & tea/coffee Route 7 plus Buckden

New and for this year only to mark the 20th anniversary of therestoration of the State Apartments following the devastating fire in1992. Your visit to the Castle will include tea/coffee and an expert talktelling of the dramatic story of the battle to halt the flames and saveirreplaceable works of art. You’ll also learn about one of the greatestrestoration projects undertaken in this country and how someinteriors were rebuilt to new designs, while others were painstakinglyreturned to their original appearance. Fascinating!NB A reduced fare of £45 pp (seniors £40 and children £34)is available if you want to omit the talk and just pay astandard visit to the Castle and, of course, you can alsobook for a ‘travel only’ fare of £25 pp (seniors/children£22.50 pp) if you prefer to have a do-as-you-please day inthis royal, riverside town.

WED 12 ‘THE HARRY POTTER EXPERIENCE’AT WARNER BROS. STUDIOS

Adult/Senior £57.00Child £45.00 inc. adm. Route 4d plus Buckden

Go behind-the-scenes of the Harry Potter films, at the Studios whereit all began – and don’t miss the exciting, new Forbidden Forest zone!It’s a wizard school holiday treat for all ages!

WED 12 BURY ST. EDMUNDS (ON MARKET DAY)Adult £20.00 • Child £17.50 • Seniors just £15

Route 7 plus Huntingdon

THUR 13 YORKAdult £25.00 • Senior/Child £22.50OR Book 4 seats for the price of 3 today! Route 4

Take advantage of our special offer fare for a school holiday, familyouting to this great city!

SUN 16 THE TALL SHIPS FESTIVAL IN GREENWICHAdult £35.00Senior/Child £32.50 Route 4d plus Huntingdon

An international fleet of tall ships will once again be taking overRoyal Greenwich for the first event of the Rendezvous 2017 Tall ShipsRegatta! This was a hugely popular event when the ships were last inGreenwich in 2014 and visitors can expect to see around 40 shipsanchored at two sites – Maritime Greenwich and the Royal ArsenalRiverside in Woolwich. We aim to stay long enough for you to see theParade of Sail that will be taking place at around 5.00 pm. Our coachwill be taking you as far as the 02 Arena and you’ll then travel by TheThames Clipper boat from there into the heart of Greenwich.

MON 17 ‘FESTIVAL OF STEAM’AT CHATHAM HISTORIC DOCKYARD

Adult £45.00 • Senior £39.50Child £37.00 inc. adm. Route 7 plus Huntingdon

See the setting of the popular TV series Call the Midwife, muchof which was filmed at the Dockyard. This Easter weekend eventprovides a great opportunity for visitors to feel nostalgic whilstwandering through the wonderful maritime heritage site.Enjoy vintage bus rides, live music, classic vehicle displays and atraditional steam funfair along with all the usual attractions.

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THUR 20 THE GIRLS – SEE PAGE 21

FRI 21 HARROGATE SPRING FLOWER SHOWAdult £42.50 • Senior £40.00Child £22.50 inc. adm. Route 7a

Find all the inspiration, plants, products and advice that you need,see the professional gardens and marvel at Britain’s largest exhibitionof flower arrangements. You’ll find lots of high quality, gardenproducts, lovely gifts and specialist foods plus, of course, a plantfor virtually every place in your garden!

SUN 23 STRATFORD-UPON-AVONAdult £22.50 • Senior/Child £20.00 Route 7b

“To be or not to be” in this lovely riverside town in honour ofSt. George’s Day and on the birth date of its most famous son,William Shakespeare – of course you must be! Our annual visit!

SUN 23 ‘FOUNDER’S DAY’AT THE THURSFORD COLLECTION

Adult £25.50 • Senior £23.00Child £17.50 inc. adm Route 5

Enjoy non-stop music from the mechanical organs and view thelargest display of steam road engines in the country!

TUE 25 BRICK LANE MUSIC HALL& AFTERNOON TEA

Adult/Child £59.00 • Seniors only £55inc. show & tea Route 4d plus Huntingdon

Enjoy the seasonal St. George’s Day Show at this popular venue –always greatly enjoyed!

FRI 28 FISH, CHIPS & CROMER CRABS!Adult £35.00 • Senior/Child £32.50 inc. lunch Route 3b

Enjoy a 2 course lunch (fish & chips, followed by apple crumble)at the restaurant at Pensthorpe Natural Park and then (if you’refeeling brave) dip your toes in the sea at Cromer this afternoon!Also includes a morning break at Dobbies Garden Centre.

SUN 30 COTSWOLDS ‘COACH & RAIL’ TOURAdult £42.00 • Senior £39.50Child £29.50 inc. train ride Route 7b

A round trip of almost 25 miles on the Gloucestershire WarwickshireRailway, between Toddington and Cheltenham, passing through theglorious Cotswolds countryside, with views across to the MalvernHills and the Vale of Evesham. We call at the lovely town ofBroadway, for a lunch break, before our afternoon ride on thisheritage railway.

TUE 18 OUR POPULAR ‘COTSWOLDS SPECIAL’TO MORETON-IN-MARSH &BOURTON-ON-THE-WATER

Adult £25.00 • Child £22.50 • Seniors only £20 Route 7b

You’ll find a lively street market taking place during your visit toMoreton and later, at Bourton, have your camera handy to recordone of the most picturesque street scenes in England!

TUE 18 LET’S EXPLORE – CANTERBURYAdult £29.50Senior/Child £27.00 Route 4d plus Huntingdon

This world-famous cathedral city was one of medieval Europe’s greatplaces of pilgrimages and knowledge. The extraordinary cathedraldominates the ancient streets within the city walls. Among the listedbuildings, there’s a boldly modern theatre – named after the city’sfamous son Christopher Marlowe – and St. Augustine’s Abbey, partof the World Heritage Site and England’s first seat of learning.

WED 19 CAROUSEL AT LONDON’SCOLISEUM THEATRE – SEE PAGE 21

WED 19 IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM, DUXFORDAdult £32.00 • Senior £29.50Child £25.00 inc. adm. Route 7 plus Huntingdon

Visit this historic airfield, famous for its role in the Battle of Britain,and discover what it was like to serve at RAF Duxford. Find out moreabout aircraft and military vehicles and the role they have played inmodern conflict and people’s lives. Get up close to a Spitfire, marvelat the supersonic Concorde, peer into General Montgomery's wartimecaravans and experience the size and scale of the mighty tanks –and don’t miss the new American Air Museum!

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MON 1 KEW ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENSAdult £39.50 • Senior £36.00Child £22.50 inc. adm. Route 4d plus Buckden

Kew Gardens is world-famous for its historic glasshouses,magnificent vistas and precious specimen trees, not to mentionroyal buildings, the Pagoda and beautiful woods. Of special interest,too, for the remainder of 2017 is The Hive, an incredible sculpturefeaturing hundreds of LED lights and orchestral sounds, which wascreated to highlight the vital role of bees. Includes admission to KewPalace too.

TUE 2 THE CRICKETERS SPRING LUNCH TOURAdult £37.50 • Senior/Child £35.00inc. 2 course lunch with tea/coffee Route 7 plus Huntingdon

Treat yourself to a delicious lunch at The Cricketers in the charming,North Essex village of Clavering. This delightful, 16th centuryEnglish Country Inn, with award winning food and a friendly, relaxedatmosphere, is owned by the parents of Jamie Oliver and seasonalvegetables, herbs and leaves are supplied from Jamie’s nearbyorganic garden! Also included is a morning refreshment break ata local garden centre and an afternoon stop in Saffron Walden.Choose dessert from a homemade selection on the day but pleasepre-select your main course from the following mouth-wateringoptions: Slow Roast Shoulder of Lamb with gravy & mint sauce;Oven Baked Fillet of Salmon on a white wine, cream and tomatosauce with creamy mashed potatoes; or Char-grilled Haloumi CheeseStack (layers of cheese and vegetables, drizzled with basil pesto andtopped with toasted pumpkin seeds).

WED 3 STEPPING OUT – SEE PAGE 21

THUR 4 SOMETHING SPECIALTATE BRITAIN’S DAVID HOCKNEY EXHIBITION

Adult £59.00 • Senior/Child £55.00 inc. guided tour and adm. tothe exhibition Route 8 plus Buckden

Don’t miss this super, new exhibition showcasing an extensiveselection of David Hockney’s most famous works. Also includes aguided tour around the Tate Britain galleries.

SUN 7 HARROGATE & HAREWOOD HOUSEAdult £39.00 • Senior £36.50Child £29.50 inc. adm. Route 7a

One of the Treasure Houses of England! Harewood was built in the18th century and has art collections to rival the finest in the land,a renowned Bird Garden and over 100 acres of exquisite gardens.The house was used as a major set for ITV’s Victoria series and,in 2017, visitors will be able to see outfits worn by Jenna Colemanwho plays Queen Victoria. Alongside the costumes, the exhibitionwill present a fascinating behind the scenes look at filming in agrand house like Harewood. Learn how the team prepare and managethe house and discover how rooms are transformed into sets.

TUE 9 THE EMMERDALEITV STUDIO EXPERIENCE, LEEDS

Adult £45 • Senior £42 • Child £40 inc. guided tour Route 4

Find out how your favourite ITV serial is produced during this newtour that takes place at the ITV studio in Leeds. You’ll find out howsets and storylines are born and then brought to life and discoversome of the behind-the-scenes-magic that takes place during themaking of the programmes during your visit to this new, purpose-built attraction. The guided tour lasts approximately 90 minutes andwe stop in Leeds city centre before making our way to the venue forour afternoon tour.

WED 10 42ND STREET – SEE PAGE 21

SAT 13 ESSEX HERITAGE RAIL & ROAD TOURAdult £38.00 • Senior £35.00 • Child £29.50inc. an all day ticket to ride! Route 7 plus Huntingdon

Step on board for a trip on the Epping Ongar Railway, formerly part ofthe London Underground and now a privately owned heritage railway.Travel the length of the line on diesel and steam trains betweenEpping Forest and Ongar Station, take a close look at the beautifullyrestored signal box at North Weald Station and then catch one of therailway’s heritage buses for some free time in Epping.

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TUE 23 SAFFRON WALDENAdult £20.00 • Child £17.50Seniors only £12 Route 4d plus Huntingdon

Spend a day out in this picturesque, medieval Essex town –on market day. Many of the lovely, historic buildings were built byQuakers, and survive largely untouched by industrialisation (and amarket has been held here since 1141)!

WED 24 SOMETHING SPECIALHOLT & STODY LODGE GARDENS

Adult £32.50 • Senior/Child £30inc. adm & a cream tea Route 3b

Enjoy a couple of hours browsing in Norfolk’s lovely Georgian townof Holt, and then spend the afternoon at nearby Stody LodgeGardens, where you’ll find an amazing collection of rhododendronsand azaleas that burst into spectacular colour each May. There’s alsoan Azalea Water Garden, filled with over 2000 azalea mollis, and thelodge gardens also feature magnolias, camellias, late flowering bulbsand more – it all sounds rather special so we just had to include acream tea to ‘put the icing’ on your day! Greatly enjoyed on our firstvisit in May 2016.

THUR 25 SOMETHING SPECIALCHELSEA FLOWER SHOW

All fares £90 pp Route 8 plus Buckden

This departure is scheduled to arrive at 11.30 am anddepart at 6.00 pm. NB No children under 5.Please book early.

SUN 14 SPRING CRUISE ALONG THE THAMES VALLEYAll fares £55 pp inc. guided tour and river cruise

Route 4d plus Buckden

Explore one of the prettiest sections of the River Thames on thiscoach and river cruise in the company of a City & Village Toursguide! The day starts in the elegant riverside town of Marlow whereyou’ll be able to get some lunch. Our guide will then be happy totake you on a short walking ‘town trail’ before our coach tour, whichincludes the pretty village of Cookham. Then, step aboard a riverboat at Boulters Lock for a cruise through the Upper Thames,past the hanging beech woods at Cliveden and the famousCompleat Angler pub by Marlow Lock.

TUE 16 CAMBRIDGE FOR A TENNER!All fares just £10 pp Route 7 plus Huntingdon

WED 17 BURY ST. EDMUNDS &THE SUFFOLK OWL SANCTUARY

Adult £31.50 • Senior £29.50Child £28.50 inc. adm. Route 4d plus Huntingdon

Spend a couple of hours wandering around the delightful town ofBury St. Edmunds (on market day) before we continue to the SuffolkOwl Sanctuary where you’ll be able to study these beautiful birds(and other raptors) close up in their spacious aviaries and during theafternoon flying display. You’ll also find Red Squirrels, the RaptorHospital, The Barclays Sensory Garden, an information centre aboutOwls, a woodland walk with bird hide, chipmunks, meerkats and thefamous Owl Barn Gift Shop at Stonham.

SUN 21 SUFFOLK COAST SEASIDE SPECIALTO SOUTHWOLD & ALDEBURGH

Adult £27.50 • Senior/Child £25.00 Route 7 plus Huntingdon

Sample the sea air during our visits to these two delightful resorts onthe Suffolk Heritage Coast.

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Stuck fora Present?Let us help you solve thatdifficult present problem!Our personalised giftvouchers make an ideal presentfor special occasions likebirthdays, anniversaries, retirements and Christmas – or just tosay thank-you. Vouchers are available from our office in values of£1, £5, £10 and £25 or you can order them by phone or email,using your credit or debit card.

And don’t forget that many of our day trips (andholidays) make excellent presents too – we’ll behappy to offer suitable suggestions!


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TUE 30 DERBYSHIRE DALES &TISSINGTON WELL DRESSING

Adult £27.50 • Senior/Child £25.00 Route 7a plus Oakham

Sit back and enjoy the delightful Dales countryside and then wanderaround the picture-postcard village of Tissington where the annualwell-dressing will be taking place.

TUE 30 SKEGNESS – IT’S SO BRACING!Adult £17.50 • Senior £15.00 • Children only £10.00 –or book 4 seats for the price of 3 on today’s trip! Route 3


Adult £25.00 • Child £22.50 • Seniors only £20 Route 4c

You’ll find a lively street market taking place during your visit toMoreton and later, at Bourton, have your camera handy to recordone of the most picturesque street scenes in England!

WED 31 SANDRINGHAM HOUSE & GARDENSAdult £30.00 • Senior £27.50Child £21.50 inc. adm. Route 3b

Visit HM the Queen’s Norfolk home, surrounded by beautiful gardensand acres of woodlands, filled with colourful rhododendrons at thistime of the year. Built in 1870 by the Prince and Princess of Wales,Sandringham was once described as ‘The most comfortable house inEngland’. It has been passed down as a private home through fourgenerations of British monarchs. The main ground floor rooms,regularly used by the Royal Family, are open to the public and thedecor and contents remain very much as they were in Edwardiantimes. It’s a friendly and informal place to visit with knowledgeableguides in every room ready to talk to visitors. Don’t miss the parishchurch of St. Mary Magdalene with its hosts of carved and paintedangels and its many Royal memorials! We round off this delightfulday with a couple of hours by the sea in nearby Hunstanton.

WED 31 SOMETHING SPECIALHEREFORD CATHEDRAL

Adult £47.50 • Senior £45.00Child £39.50 inc. guided tour & cream tea Route 4c

An opportunity to tour this beautiful building with the unique,medieval Mappa Mundi and Chained Library and to see themagnificent new sculpture and stained glass window that willbe dedicated to the SAS at Easter. Round off this special daywith cream tea in College Hall.

JUNETHUR 1 GREENWICH & THE STAR WARS

IDENTITIES EXHIBITION AT THE 02Adult £45.00 • Senior £42.50 • Child £36.00inc. adm – or book a Family Ticket at £150 for 2 adults and2 children Route 4d plus Huntingdon

Visit Maritime Greenwich with all it’s many attractions (including thefree-to-enter National Maritime Museum) and then explore thecharacters of Star Wars at the 02 Arena. This unique interactiveexhibition features a stunning collection of some 200 props, models,costumes and artwork from the original Star Wars films but, don’tworry, if you’re not a Star Wars devotee, you can spend all dayexploring Greenwich for a reduced fare of £25 pp (or £22.50 pp forseniors and children).

THUR 1 KEVIN & KAREN CLIFTONPERFORM ‘DANCE’ ATNOTTINGHAM’S ROYAL CENTRE

All fares £65 pp inc. top price ticket for this evening’s performanceRoute 7a + Oakham

THUR 1 TAKE THAT AT BIRMINGHAM’SGENTING ARENA

All fares £99 inc. seats in Block 7 Route 7b

FRI 2 CROMER & SHERINGHAMAdult £25.00 • Senior/Child £22.50 Route 3b

FRI 2 ZSL WHIPSNADE ZOOAdult £37.50 • Senior £32.50Child £29.50 inc. adm. Route 4d plus Buckden

Take the family to the UK’s biggest zoo, home to over 3000 animals,housed in spacious outdoor enclosures. Head to ‘Wild WildWhipsnade’ to see animals that used to roam free like bears, lynxand reindeer, visit the big cats in the ‘Lions of Serengeti’ or meet thechimps in the ‘Chimpanasium’. There are lots more animal exhibits,including ‘Elephant Herd’, ‘Cheetah Rock’ and ‘Birds of the World’,and daily feeds and demonstrations where visitors can learn moreabout the animals who live here.

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SUN 11 RHS CHATSWORTH FLOWER SHOWAdult £47.50 • Senior £45.00Child £20.00 inc. adm. to the show Route 4b

Set in the stunning grounds of Chatsworth House, this new RHSshow promises visitors not only a spectacular location, by the banksof the River Derwent, but also a range of innovative show gardens,top nurseries selling a wide range of plants and mini plant worldsthemed around popular topics where you can pick up top tips!Please note that admission to the house and gardens is not includedbut you’ll be able to purchase tickets on arrival if you would like tovisit them.

SUN 11 WHITBY & ROBIN HOOD’S BAYAdult £32.00 • Senior/Child £29.50 Route 7a

One of our all-time most popular tours! Indulging in some deliciousWhitby fish and chips is a must before we take you to one of theprettiest villages on the Yorkshire coast!

TUE 13 SUFFOLK COASTAL LUNCH TOURAll fares £55 ppinc. guided tour & 2 course lunch Route 7 plus Huntingdon

Let our expert guide tell you all about the fragile but fascinatingSuffolk Coast as we pass through Orford and Snape en route toAldeburgh, where the Moot Hall once stood in the centre of the townbut now teeters at the sea’s edge! On to Dunwich where the Flora TeaRooms have survived the town’s demise. Fresh fish & chips for lunchis a tradition here! In the afternoon, we continue to the elegant,Edwardian resort of Southwold where our guide will tell you all about‘Southwold Jack’ at one of the finest, medieval churches in England!

FRI 2 NORFOLK COAST & COUNTRY TOURAdult £25.00 • Senior/Child £22.50 Route 5Sit back and enjoy a scenic ride through the Sandringham Estate(stopping off en route at the popular Visitor Centre) and the prettyNorfolk countryside en route to take a mid-day break at Wells-next-the-Sea, with its lovely views across the marshes. Later, we take thecoast road all the way to Hunstanton where you’ll have a couple ofhours to enjoy a stroll along the prom or maybe find a seat on theGreen and just enjoy the wonderful view of the Wash.

TUE 6 OXFORDAdult £23.50 • Senior/Child £21.00 Route 4c

The ‘city of dreaming spires’ – steeped in a rich and fascinatinghistory, home to 38 colleges, the Radcliffe Camera, the BodleianLibrary, the Ashmolean Museum, the Bridge of Sighs and, of course,Inspector Morse!

WED 7 AN AMERICAN IN PARIS – SEE PAGE 21

FRI 9 GOOD MOURNING MRS. BROWNAT NOTTINGHAM’S MOTORPOINT ARENA

All fares £69 pp Route 4b

SAT 10 GOOD MOURNING MRS. BROWNAT NOTTINGHAM’S MOTORPOINT ARENA

All fares £69 pp Route 7a

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SUN 18 BBC GARDENERS’ WORLD LIVE &SUMMER GOOD FOOD SHOW AT THE NEC

Adult £37.50 • Senior £34.00Child £17.50 inc. adm. Route 7b

This year’s show celebrates 50 years of TV’s Gardeners’ World.

SUN 18 GREAT CENTRAL RAILWAY MODEL EVENTAdult £33.50 • Senior £31.00 • Child £27.00inc. adm. & all day travel Route 4b

One for the enthusiast! See over 70 model railway displays of allgauges. We’ll be parking up at Quorn Station and your admissionticket allows you to travel to your heart’s content on the UK’s onlydouble track, main line heritage railway.

TUE 20 MARKET HARBOROUGH &COTON MANOR GARDENS

Adult £26.00 • Child £23.50Special offer Seniors only £20 inc. adm. Route 7b

Have a mooch around Market Harborough (it will be market day)and then enjoy an afternoon at Coton Manor’s beautiful gardens inthe peaceful Northamptonshire countryside. The 10 acre garden,is laid out as a series of small individual gardens, each providingcolour and interest. You’ll be able to buy home propagated plantsin the nursery and, of course, have tea in the Stableyard Café.

FRI 23 STRICTLY COME DANCING –THE SPECTACULAR

Please enquire for prices Route 4d plus Huntingdon

This brand new event at London’s Excel will tick all the boxes forStrictly fans. You’ll experience a day full of entertainment, dance,interviews, music, glamour and style! There will be a specially made90 minute theatre show featuring the judges and pro dancers.You'll also be able to learn some steps from your favourite Strictlyprofessionals, get tips from the make-up and costume teams and hearfrom celebrity contestants about their Strictly journeys, plus lots more.

SAT 24 CLIFF RICHARD AT LINCOLN CASTLEAll fares £99 pp inc. top price tickets Route 2a

NB Outdoor event.

SAT 24 JEFF LYNNE’S ELOAT WEMBLEY STADIUM

All fares £99 pp inc. Level 5 seated ticket at WembleyRoute 4d plus Buckden

JULYTUE 4 ‘POPPIES: WEEPING WINDOW’ AT DERBYAdult £25.00 • Child £22.50Seniors only £20 Route 7a

Join us for a trip to the cathedral city of Derby where you’ll haveanother chance to see the cascade of several thousand handmadeceramic poppies, originally seen at the Tower of London and nowon display at the city’s Silk Mill.

WED 5 DREAMBOATS & PETTICOATS ATMILTON KEYNES THEATRE

All fares £47.50 ppinc. Band A stalls seat Route 4d plus Buckden

Inspired by the 7 multi-million selling albums of the same nameand featuring some of the greatest hit songs of the rock ‘n’ roll era,with classic tracks from Roy Orbison, The Shadows, Eddie Cochran,Billy Fury and many more hits from music’s golden era! The songswill live forever!

SAT 8 HAMPTON COURT PALACEFLOWER SHOW

Adult/Senior £57.00Child £27.50 inc. adm. Route 1 plus Buckden

Always one of the highlights of the gardening year! This year’s showwill include lots of ideas on how to make the most of your garden,including growing your own produce. Travel only fare available ifyou prefer to visit the Palace itself or if you have your own ticket.

SUN 9 HAMPTON COURT PALACEFLOWER SHOW

Adult/Senior £57.00Child £27.50 inc. adm. Route 8 plus Buckden

Always one of the highlights of the gardening year! This year’s showwill include lots of ideas on how to make the most of your garden,including growing your own produce. Travel only fare available ifyou prefer to visit the Palace itself or if you have your own ticket.NB Today’s coach will depart Hampton Court at 6.00 pm.

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SAT 22 SOMETHING SPECIALLONDON LUNCH CRUISE &HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT TOUR

All fares £77 ppinc. lunch, cruise and tour Route 1 plus Buckden

This very special day starts with a relaxing, 1½ hr cruise along theRiver Thames, with a 3 course set lunch served on board, and isfollowed by a fascinating audio tour of the Houses of Parliament.Always a popular choice!

MON 24 YORKAdult £25.00 • Senior/Child £22.50 ORBook 4 seats for the price of 3 today! Route 7a

Take advantage of our special offer fare for a school holiday, familyouting to this great city!

TUE 25 STRATFORD-UPON-AVON &HIDCOTE MANOR GARDENS (NT)

Adult £34.00 • Senior £31.50Child £25.50 inc. adm. Route 7b

Stay awhile in this popular riverside town before spending theafternoon exploring the gorgeous Arts & Crafts gardens at Hidcotewhere the colourful outdoor ‘rooms’ are full of surprises and unusualplants. The opportunity to stay all day in Stratford (at a reduced fare)is also available today.

TUE 25 SOMETHING SPECIALLONDON ‘UNDERGROUND’!

All fares £49.50 inc. morning tea/coffee & biscuits, guided tour &museum adm. Route 4d plus Huntingdon

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to see some fascinating,archaeological finds and to take a look at what lies beneathDocklands! The massive Crossrail construction of London’s newElizabeth Line involved digging across the capital from East to Westand gave archaeologists a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to discover8,000 years of hidden history! Your day will include a visit to aspecial exhibition at the Museum of Docklands where 350 of theoldest (and oddest) finds will be on display revealing the stories ofLondoners ranging from Mesolithic tool makers and inhabitants ofRoman Londinium to those affected by the Great Plague of 1665.The finds will sit against a backdrop that tells the engineering storyof the largest infrastructure project currently underway in Europe,with key facts and figures presented throughout. To complement theexhibition, you’ll also visit the iconic Grand Entrance Hall and EngineHouse at the Brunel Museum at Rotherhithe, commemorating theconstruction of the world’s first river tunnel – considered to be theEighth Wonder of the World when it opened in 1843!

TUE 11 SOMETHING SPECIALOLYMPIC LEGACY & LEE VALLEY CRUISE

All fares £55 pp inc. guided tour, tea/coffee & biscuits, cruise &cream tea Route 7 plus Huntingdon

Have you ever wondered what the Olympic Park looks like now?Join us for this fascinating look at today’s site. You’ll meet ourBlue Badge guide over morning refreshments inside the Velodrome,where there will often be cyclists in action on the sharply raked track.Stepping outside, you’ll notice the beautiful landscaping that isbecoming a key feature of the Park and iconic venues, including theStadium and the Aquatics Centre. There’ll be time for lunch at the foodcourt in the nearby Westfield Shopping Centre before this afternoon’sdrive through the Lee Valley and Epping Forest to Broxbourne for acream tea cruise on the rural part of the River Lee.

WED 12 DERBYSHIRE’S BUXTONAdult £25.00 • Senior/Child £22.50 Route 4b

Visit this delightful spa town, described as Derbyshire’s answer toBath! Don’t miss the magnificent Crescent (currently beingrenovated). Built in 1780, it contains the Natural Baths located on thesite of the original Roman Baths. You can wander through the lovelyornamental Pavilion Gardens and you’ll find lots of independent andhigh street shopping opportunities, as well as a great choice of cafés,bars and restaurants.

SUN 16 FLEETWOOD FESTIVAL OF TRANSPORT(OTHERWISE KNOWN AS ‘TRAM SUNDAY’)

Adult £35.00 • Senior/Child £32.50 Route 7a

You’ll find over 200 different classic and vintage vehicles (includingcars, motorbikes, vans, lorries, commercial vehicles and buses aswell as trams) on display at Tram Sunday along with fairground rides,stalls selling a wide assortment of goods, live performances andentertainment.

THUR 20 BAT OUT OF HELL: THE MUSICAL –SEE PAGE 21

FRI 21 SKIPTON, THE DALES & HARROGATEAdult £32.00 • Child £29.50Special senior fare £25! Route 4

Stop in Skipton to browse the traditional market stalls – and maybeenjoy some tasty Yorkshire fish & chips? Then sit back and enjoy alovely, scenic drive through the magical Dales, via Grassington andPateley Bridge, to the delightful spa town of Harrogate.

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WED 26 SANDRINGHAM FLOWER SHOWAdult £29.50 • Senior £27.50Child £17.50 inc. adm. Route 5

With show gardens, displays by leading nurseries, gardening experts,trade and horticultural stands, a craft marquee, bands, rural crafts,a Victorian steam fairground and a full programme of arena events,this charming local show, held on the Queen’s Norfolk estate,is always popular.

WED 26 WIND IN THE WILLOWS AT THELONDON PALLADIUM – SEE PAGE 21

THUR 27 SUFFOLK LUNCH CRUISEAll fares £46.50 ppinc. lunch, cruise & tea Route 4d plus Huntingdon

Enjoy this leisurely cruise on the Deben Estuary (a Special ProtectionArea that lies within the Suffolk Coast & Heaths Area of OutstandingNatural Beauty) with an on-board, informative commentary on theriver’s rich wildlife and history. Includes a one course, choice lunch ata riverside inn, followed by the cruise during which scones, jam andbutter and a cup of tea or coffee will be served on board.

THUR 27 CELINE DION AT BIRMINGHAM’SBARCLAYCARD ARENA

All fares £135 pp inc. 3rd price seats (Block 5 Lower) Route 7b

FRI 28 SEASIDE SPECIAL TO SKEGNESS!Adult £17.50 • Senior £15.00 • Children only £10.00 –or book 4 seats for the price of 3 on today’s trip! Route 3

FRI 28 CROMER BY THE SEA!Adult £25.00 • Child £22.50Seniors only £20 Route 5

One of our favourite resorts! Famous for its tasty crabs, wide openbeaches, traditional pier and small local independent shops. Don’tmiss the Henry Blogg Museum telling of the town’s RNLI connection.

SAT 29 TRANSPORT OF DELIGHTSIN LLANGOLLEN!

Adult £45.00 • Senior/Child £42.50inc. train ride, cruise & cream tea Route 7b

Free time for sightseeing in Llangollen is followed by a train ridealong the valley to Carrog, where your coach will be waiting to takeyou on a short, scenic ride over the famous Horseshoe Pass before acanal cruise over the famous Pontcysyllte Aqueduct (with a WelshCream Tea served as you sail). What a great day out!

MON 31 ZSL LONDON ZOOAdult £42.50 • Senior £39.50Child £36.00 Route 7 plus Buckden

Find yourself face-to-face with an Asiatic lion in the ‘Land of Lions’,featuring an Indian high street complete with tuk tuks! And don’t missthe Penguin Beach and the enchanting ‘In with the Lemurs’!

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THUR 3 ALL ABOARD NORFOLK’S POPPY LINE!Adult £32.00 • Senior/Child £29.50 Route 3b

Take a look around the charming, Georgian town of Holt before ourafternoon train ride on the North Norfolk Heritage Railway’s lovinglyrestored coaches to Sheringham, where you’ll then have time to strollalong the prom and maybe enjoy a delicious crab sandwich or sometasty fish & chips for tea!

THUR 3 ST. ALBANS & CHENIES MANORAdult £30.00 • Senior/Child £27.50inc. adm. Route 4d plus Buckden

Fans of the BBC’s Antiques Roadshow may recall Fiona Bruce touringthis lovely old Tudor House and describing the garden as ‘one of themost beautiful gardens in England’. Queen Elizabeth I was a frequentvisitor to Chenies and you’ll see her bedroom. Outside, the dahliasshould be looking particularly spectacular. Calls at St. Albans for alunch/sightseeing break before our afternoon at Chenies.

FRI 4 ‘THE MATLOCKS’ Adult £20.00 • Child £17.50Seniors only £15 Route 7a

Seniors can take advantage of today’s special offer fare to visit theDerbyshire town of Matlock, where you’ll find some quirky,independent shops and a great selection of places to eat. We roundoff the day in the nearby spa town of Matlock Bath, where you mightenjoy a stroll through the pretty, riverside gardens?

FRI 4 CAMBRIDGE FOR A TENNER!All fares just £10 pp Route 4d plus Huntingdon

MON 7 WOBURN SAFARI PARKAdult £39.50 • Senior £35.00 • Child £29.50inc. adm. Route 4d plus Buckden

Get closer to the animals during our drive through the park, take astroll through Desert Springs, home to the mischievous meerkats,yellow mongoose and African crested porcupines before meetingAlbert the tortoise – and other animals – in the Close Encounterssection of the park!

TUE 8 MELTON MOWBRAY &BOUNDARY MILL SHOP

Special 95th Anniversary Fare of £9.50 pp! Route 7a

A bargain fare plus the opportunity to find some treats at MeltonMarket and at the Boundary Mill Stores summer clearance sale!

AUGUSTTUE 1 SOMETHING DIFFERENT

FAMOUS GRAVES!All fares £55 pp inc. 2 course lunch, with tea/coffee, & guided tour

Route 8 plus Buckden

Explore the wonders of Highgate Cemetery, London’s most famousburial ground! You’ll be taken on a guided tour of the West Wing,which is home to the Highgate’s most impressive architecturalfeatures and is open only to visitors on a guided tour. You’ll see theChapel with its beautifully decorated interior, the Colonnade, theEgyptian Avenue, the Circle of Lebanon, the Terrace Catacombs andthe mausoleum of Julius Beer, a testament to a father’s love for hislost daughter. After lunch, you’ll have time at leisure to explore theEast Wing where famous residents include Karl Marx, DouglasAdams, Jeremy Beadle, Max Wall and the theatre designer, FrankMatcham. We also recommend a stroll around Highgate Village,where you’ll find some interesting shops and lovely cafés. Pleasepre-select lunch from the following choices. Main Courses: HalfRoast Chicken served with French Fries and a Salad Garnish; Fish &Chips with French Fries & Tartare Sauce or Vegetable Tart with HerbPastry, served with a House Salad. For dessert, choose either CrèmeBrulee with a Strawberry & Black Pepper Sorbet or Ice Cream.

TUE 1 SEASIDE SPECIAL TO GREAT YARMOUTHAdult £25.00 • Child £22.50Seniors only £20 Route 3b

Take your bucket & spade for an afternoon on the beach –or comfortable shoes for a stroll along the long, level prom or avisit to the award-winning Tide & Time Museum!

WED 2 SOMETHING SPECIALTHE SAVILL GARDEN &THAMES RIVER CRUISE

All fares £59.50 pp inc. admission to the gardens, river cruise,lunch and tea! Route 7 plus Buckden

A lovely day out featuring the beautiful rose gardens at The SavillGarden in Windsor Great Park, lunch in The Savill Building andthen an afternoon cruise between Runnymede and Windsor withafternoon tea served as you sail – and superb views of WindsorCastle from the river.

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WED 9 TRENTHAM GARDENS &SHOPPING VILLAGE, STOKE-ON-TRENT

Adult £34.50 • Senior/Child £32.00 inc. adm. Route 7a

According to Alan Titchmarsh, these award-winning gardens are“one of the UK’s must-see gardens”! The revival of the famous ItalianGardens, Rivers of Grass and the Floral Labyrinth were all designedby Chelsea gold-medal winners but visitors will also find inspirationon a more domestic scale. You also have the opportunity to visit theadjacent Shopping Village – and to go naked (from the knees down!)on the Barefoot Walk! Strip off your shoes and socks and tantaliseyour toes with an array of testing textures including mud, bark,babbling streams, grass and pebbles. It’s great fun – and said to betherapeutic too – apparently, as you walk you will be improving yourhealth and vitality, using the historic principles of Sebastian Kneipp.Shoe lockers and foot showers are available!

THU 10 SEASIDE SPECIAL TO SKEGNESS!Adult £17.50 • Senior £15.00 • Children only £10.00 –or book 4 seats for the price of 3 on today’s trip! Route 5

FRI 11 THE BROADLAND BOAT TRAIN SPECIAL!Adult £39.50 • Senior £37.00Child £35.00 inc. boat & train trips Route 5

This lovely tour features a 9 mile ride on the narrow gauge BureValley Railway (Norfolk’s longest narrow gauge railway) throughbeautiful Norfolk countryside from Aylsham to Wroxham (‘the Capitalof the Broads’) and an afternoon cruise on the lovely Norfolk Broads.

SAT 12 SOMETHING SPECIALHARROGATE & EMMERDALETHE VILLAGE TOUR

All fares £56 pp inc. adm Route 1a

Visit the fully-functioning external sets of the Emmerdale soap,located on private land within the Harewood Estate, near Leeds.This fully-guided, outdoor walking tour lasts approx. 1½ hours andwill take you through the exterior sets, on a specially built site, wherethis favourite Yorkshire drama has been filmed since 1998. Guideswill share soap secrets and stories and reveal some fascinating factsbehind the making of this hugely popular series. Your day will alsoinclude a stop in Harrogate before the Emmerdale tour.

MON 14 THE ESSEX COAST &THE BETH CHATTO GARDENS

Adult £32.50 • Senior £29.50Child £22.50 inc. adm. Route 4d plus Huntingdon

Find inspiration at the Beth Chatto Gardens in Essex and then enjoy acouple of hours by the sea in the historic sailing town of Brightlingsea.Beth Chatto OBE is an award-winning plantswoman, who took anovergrown wasteland of brambles, parched gravel and boggy ditchesand, using plants adapted by nature to thrive in different conditions,transformed them into an inspirational, informal garden.

TUE 15 SOMETHING SPECIALBUCKINGHAM PALACE &5 STAR AFTERNOON TEA

All fares £79 pp inc. adm. & champagne afternoon teaRoute 8 plus Buckden

Our hugely popular and greatly enjoyed ‘Royal Tea Party’ ismarvellous value and a real treat! After touring the sumptuous StateApartments at Buckingham Palace, you’ll delight in a delicious,champagne afternoon tea, in the lap of luxury, at the 5 star WaldorfHilton Hotel! This year’s special exhibition at the Palace tells the storyof HM The Queen’s reign through a wide-ranging display of officialgifts presented to Her Majesty during the past 65 years, representinga spectacular display of craftsmanship from across the globe.


Adult £25.00 • Child £22.50Seniors only £20 Route 7bYou’ll find a lively street market taking place during your visit toMoreton and later, at Bourton, have your camera handy to recordone of the most picturesque street scenes in England!

WED 16 WADDESDON MANOR (NT)Adult £36.50 • Senior £34.00Child £27.00 inc. adm. Route 4d plus Buckden

Waddesdon must be one of the country’s most lavish houses,with gardens to match! Built by Baron Rothschild, in the style of aFrench chateau, in the 1870’s to house his fabulous collections andto entertain his VIP guests, it’s surrounded by glorious grounds,which include an Aviary housing exotic birds, a beautiful rose gardenand a majestic parterre. Inside the house are treasures too numerous– and impressive – to mention!

WED 16 LOUTH & MABLETHORPEAdult £20.00 • Child £17.50Seniors only £15 Route 3

Find out why Louth was once voted BBC Countryfile’s favouritemarket town – and on a market day – and then enjoy a stroll alongthe beach in nearby Mablethorpe!

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TUE 22 MATLOCK & CRICH TRAMWAY VILLAGEAdult £32.50 • Senior £29.50Child £24.50 inc. adm. Route 7a

After stopping off at Matlock, be transported back in time, thisafternoon, at Crich. Your admission ticket entitles you to unlimitedrides on the vintage trams, although you will need to pay a nominaladditional fee if you want to take a trip on the horse tram that isscheduled to be operating today! Soak up the atmosphere in theperiod street, enjoy the views of the Derwent Valley and takerefreshments in Rita’s Tearooms.

TUE 22 SOMETHING SPECIALKENSINGTON PALACE:DIANA HER FASHION STORY

All fares £55 pp inc. adm & 2 course lunch with tea/coffeeRoute 8 plus Buckden

2017 marks the 20th anniversary of the tragic death of Princess Diana– a fitting time for Historic Royal Palaces to celebrate her life with anew exhibition and commemorative garden at Kensington Palace,which was her home. Included will be some of her beautiful dressesand your ticket will also include the special ‘Victoria Revealed’exhibition exploring the life of Queen Victoria. Lunch is includedbefore your afternoon visit to the Palace.

WED 23 SOMETHING SPECIALBUCKINGHAM PALACE STATEAPARTMENTS AND A GUIDED TOUROF THE GARDENS

Adult £55.00 • Senior £49.50Child £42.50 inc. adm. Route 8 plus Buckden

Enjoy a 45 minute guided tour of the beautiful gardens atBuckingham Palace – described as ‘a walled oasis in the middleof London’ – after your visit to the magnificent State Apartments,furnished with wonderful treasures from the Royal Collection.This year’s special exhibition ‘Royal Gifts’ tells the story of HMThe Queen’s reign through the fascinating collection of gifts shehas received during the past 65 years.

WED 23 BURY ST. EDMUNDS Adult £20.00 • Child £17.50Seniors only £15! Route 7 plus Huntingdon

Wander round the flower-filled, cathedral gardens and the bustlingmarket in this delightful Suffolk town.

THUR 24 SEASIDE SPECIAL TO SCARBOROUGHAdult £30.00 • Child £27.50Special senior fare of just £25 Route 7a

THUR 17 SOMETHING SPECIALIPSWICH – ON THE WATERFRONT

Adult £59.00 • Senior £56.00 • Child £49.00inc. cruise & afternoon tea Route 7 plus Huntingdon

Enjoy a stroll along the popular Waterfront at Ipswich – and maybetake a coffee at one of the many cafés or restaurants whilst watchingthe boats at anchor in the Marina – before stepping on board the‘Orwell Lady’ for a 3½ hour cruise on the River Orwell – voted one ofthe most beautiful and historic rivers in England. You’ll pass throughthe lock gates, and onto the river, under the stunning Orwell Bridge,through areas of outstanding natural beauty and wildlife, past the PinMill to the Stour Estuary to see (weather permitting) the UK’s largestcontainer port at Felixstowe and historic Harwich. Afternoon Tea willbe served on board this rather special cruise, for which we receivedexcellent feedback when first featured (and a sell-out!) in 2016.

FRI 18 LINCOLN FOR A TENNER!All fares £10 pp Route 2a

FRI 18 EASTBOURNE ‘AIRBORNE’!Adult £30.00 • Child £27.50Seniors only £25 Route 4d plus Huntingdon

Today’s visit to this popular south coast resort, coincides with the annualfree air show so you can enjoy not only the sea air but also somespectacular aerobatics, ground and arena displays and demonstrations.

SUN 20 SOMETHING SPECIALSEE THE CRUISE SHIPS ON THE SOLENT

All fares £57 ppinc. cruise and ploughman’s meal Route 4d plus Buckden

Cruise from Gosport to the Port of Southampton to view the visitingcruise ships, then follow them down Southampton Water before endingwith a grand tour of Portsmouth Harbour. Due in port today are Arcadia,Aurora, Braemar, Independence of the Seas and Queen Elizabeth.

MON 21 ‘THE HARRY POTTER EXPERIENCE’AT WARNER BROS. STUDIOS

Adult/Senior £57.00 • Child £45.00inc. adm. Route 7 plus Buckden

Go behind-the-scenes of the Harry Potter films, at the Studios whereit all began! Once filming wrapped on the last of the Harry Potterfilms, the production crew were left with a treasure trove of thousandsof intricate and beautifully-made artefacts, many of which wouldn’thave been saved on a typical production. The iconic props andcostumes were preserved so that fans could experience Harry Potter’smagic for themselves. It’s a wizard school holiday treat for all ages!

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THUR 24 ASHBOURNE &THE ECCLESBOURNE VALLEY RAILWAY

Adult £45.00 • Senior/Child £42.50inc. train ride & afternoon tea Route 4b

It’s market day in the picturesque, market town of Ashbourne, on theedge of the Peak District, where you’ll find hidden alleys to exploreand plenty of places to lunch before we move on to Wirksworthwhere you’ll step on board the heritage passenger service (drawnby a diesel heritage locomotive) for a scenic journey along thepretty Ecclesbourne Valley from Wirksworth to Duffield and back.Afternoon tea will be served back at Wirksworth Station.

FRI 25 DONCASTER MARKETAdult £22.50 • Senior/Child £20.00 Route 4

One of the oldest towns in England! The Romans first settled herein around the late 40’s AD and in 71 AD founded a fort at Danum(present day Doncaster). Nowadays, visitors head for an award-winning market with around 400 shops, stands and stalls.Four large, indoor, market halls – each with their own distinctivecharacter – are surrounded by bustling outdoor markets –selling everything you could possibly need!

FRI 25 THE YORKSHIRE WILDLIFE PARKAdult £36.50 • Senior £32.50Child £31.00 inc. adm. Route 4

A great family attraction, with walk-through safari animal areas, rangertalks and play areas. Children will be enthralled by the polar bears,the rare black rhino, the beautiful big cats, the endangered Amur tigers(housed in a truly innovative enclosure), lemurs, baboons, giant ottersand much more! Many of the animals have been rescued from direconditions and brought to a happy new life here.

TUE 29 HARROGATE & HARLOW CARRGARDENS (RHS)

Adult £35.00 • Senior £32.50Child £28.00 inc. adm. Route 8

A lunchtime break in the delightful, spa town of Harrogate, followedby an afternoon at these lovely RHS gardens! A reduced fare isavailable for RHS members or for anyone who would like to spend allday in Harrogate. Whichever option you choose, a Yorkshire Rascal atBetty’s is highly recommended!

TUE 29 SEASIDE SPECIAL TO SKEGNESS!Adult £17.50 • Senior £15.00 • Children only £10.00 –or book 4 seats for the price of 3 on today’s trip! Route 3

TUE 29 THE BRECON MOUNTAIN RAILWAY SPECIAL!Adult £46.50 • Senior £42.50Child £38.00 inc. train ride Route 7b

Step on board this spectacular new, scenic tour for a marvellous dayout in the Welsh Mountains! We’ll break for lunch in the border townof Hay-on-Wye, which has gained worldwide renown for its second-hand and antiquarian bookshops. It’s also the northernmost point ofthe Brecon Beacons National Park and, from here, we make our waythrough the magnificent mountains to the narrow gauge BreconMountain Railway, one of ‘The Great Little Trains of Wales’. The 65minute round trip on the former Brecon and Merthyr Tydfil JunctionRailway takes you through beautiful Brecon Beacons scenery fromPant to Pontsticill, along the full length of the Taf Fechan Reservoir –a fabulous day out.

WED 30 ALL ABOARD FOR WYMONDHAM& THE ABBEY!

All fares £52.50 ppinc. train ride, guided tour & 2 course lunch Route 3b

Enjoy an 11 mile journey on the Mid Norfolk Heritage Line (as seenon Michael Portillo’s ‘Great British Railway Journeys’) betweenDereham and Wymondham, where a guide will be waiting to takeyou on a tour of the Abbey, one of the grandest religious buildingsin East Anglia and one of the most visited churches in Norfolk.A 2 course light lunch will be awaiting your return to the StationBistro and then our guide will take you on a short tour of thisdelightful market town before leaving you to browse at leisure.

WED 30 OXFORD ‘CITY OF DREAMING SPIRES’Adult £23.50 • Senior/Child £21.00 Route 7b

WED 30 LONDON – THE ART OF THE BRICKAdult £37.50 • Senior/Child £35.00inc. adm. Route 8 plus Buckden

Take the children to the world’s largest LEGO exhibition at London’sSouth Bank! The exhibition features 120 works of art, with 2 millionLEGO bricks and includes sculptures of Batman, Superman, WonderWoman and more! You’ll have a timed entry admission ticket and therest of the day is free to explore. A reduced fare is available if youprefer to do as you please all day. Other South Bank visitor attractionsinclude the London Eye, the London Aquarium and Shrek’s Adventureas well as sightseeing trips on the Thames.

THUR 31 WHITBYAdult £32.00 • Senior/Child £29.50 Route 4

One of the Yorkshire coast’s best-loved resorts and THE place to gofor first-class fish & chips!

THUR 31 CROMER & SHERINGHAMAdult £25.00 • Senior/Child £22.50 Route 3b

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SAT 9 SCAMPTON AIR SHOWAdult/Senior £52.50 Child £20.00 inc. adm. Route 2a

SUN 10 ROYAL WINDSOR &THE ROYAL RIVER CRUISE!

Adult £52.00 • Senior/Child £49.50 inc. two cruises,morning coffee and cream tea Route 4d plus Buckden

Cruise along the Thames – all the way from Runnymede to Maidenhead– passing through the pretty village of Datchet and Old Windsor,Boveney and Bray Locks and past Oakley Court and Monkey Island.Your day starts at Runnymede with a 1½ hour cruise to Windsor(including morning coffee on board). Disembark for free time in Windsorbefore rejoining the boat for the 3.45 pm sailing onward to Maidenhead,where our coach will be waiting for you. A cream tea, during the final legof the cruise, will put the finishing touch to this enjoyable day!

TUE 12 BUXTON & PEAK FORESTCANAL CRUISE & CREAM TEA

All fares £40.00 pp inc. boat trip & cream tea Route 4b

After a lunchtime break, in the spa town of Buxton, spend the afternoonon the canal boat ‘Judith Mary’, enjoying one of our most popular tours- a relaxing 2½ hour cruise along the beautiful Upper Peak ForestCanal – and possibly the most generous Afternoon Tea on our tourprogramme, with lashings (truly!) of sandwiches, cakes and tea!

WED 13 SOMETHING SPECIALTHE ROYAL MEWS & CANALETTOAT THE QUEEN’S GALLERY


Visit the Royal Mews, one of the finest working stables in existenceand responsible for all road travel arrangements for HM The Queenand other members of the Royal Family. You’ll see a host of historiccoaches and carriages including the Diamond Jubilee State Coachand the dazzling Gold State Coach, which has been used at everycoronation since George IV. You’ll then have a timed entry ticket to theadjacent Queens Gallery to see a special exhibition ‘Canaletto & TheArt of Venice’. The Royal Collection contains the world’s finest groupof paintings, drawings and prints by Venice’s most famous painter.

SUN 17 BUCKINGHAM PALACE STATE APARTMENTSAdult £46.50 • Senior £44.00Child £35.00 inc. adm. Route 8 plus Buckden

See the Palace in all its glory and marvel at the magnificence ofthe elegant State Apartments, furnished with some of the greatesttreasures from the Royal Collection, including paintings byRembrandt, sculpture by Canova and exquisite examples of Sevresporcelain. This year’s special exhibition is a wide-ranging display ofofficial gifts presented to HM The Queen including those from worldleaders like President Reagan and Nelson Mandela.

SEPTEMBERFRI 1 SANDRINGHAM & HUNSTANTONSpecial end of school holiday offer for our Peterboroughcustomers – only £10 pp for EVERYONE! Route 3b

FRI 1 YORKAdult £25.00 • Senior/Child £22.50 ORBook 4 seats for the price of 3 today! Route 4

Take advantage of our special offer fare for a last family outing beforeit’s time to go back to school!

SUN 3 BEAMISH ‘DIG FOR VICTORY’!Adult £46.00 • Senior £42.50Child £36.00 inc. adm. Route 7a

This North of England Open Air Museum telling the story of life in theNorth East during Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian times, is alwaysa popular choice! Today’s ‘Dig for Victory’ will be an added reason tovisit, telling the story of life on the Home Front and the vital supportrole the British countryside played during the Second World War.Home Farm will again be buzzing with activity – from gardening towartime recipes and cooking, Land Girls to lumberjills, make doand mend to military vehicles and a host of hands-on activities –make sure you don’t miss any of them!

MON 4 SANDRINGHAM & HUNSTANTONSpecial end of school holiday offer for our customers inDeeping, Bourne, Stamford and Spalding – only £10 pp forEVERYONE! Route 5

WED 6 SOMETHING SPECIALBUCKINGHAM PALACE STATEAPARTMENTS AND A GUIDED TOUROF THE GARDENS


Enjoy a 45 minute guided tour of the beautiful gardens at BuckinghamPalace – described as ‘a walled oasis in the middle of London’ – afteryour visit to the magnificent State Apartments, furnished with wonderfultreasures from the Royal Collection. This year’s special exhibition‘Royal Gifts’ tells the story of HM The Queen’s reign through thefascinating collection of gifts she has received during the past 65 years.

FRI 8 CAMBRIDGE FOR A TENNER!All fares £10 pp Route 7 plus Huntingdon

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TUE 19 SOMETHING SPECIALKENSINGTON PALACE –DIANA: HER FASHION STORY

All fares £55 ppinc. adm & 2 course lunch with tea/coffee Route 1

2017 marks the 20th anniversary of the tragic death of PrincessDiana – a fitting time for Historic Royal Palaces to celebrate her lifewith a new exhibition and commemorative garden at KensingtonPalace, which was her home.Your ticket will also include the special‘Victoria Revealed’ exhibition exploring the life of Queen Victoria aswell as lunch.

SUN 24 WHITBY & THE NORTHYORKSHIRE MOORS RAILWAY

Adult £49.50 • Senior £46.50Child £37.50 inc. train ride Route 7a

Super fresh fish & chips and superb scenery await those of you whobook this lovely tour! We’ll take you to Whitby where you’ll have timeto wander and have some lunch. This afternoon, climb aboard for afabulous train ride all the way from Whitby through to Pickering!

OCTOBERTUE 3 DEDICATED TO DE HAVILLAND!All fares £49.50 pp inc. lunch & tour Route 7 plus Buckden

Following on from our hugely popular Vulcan tours (now on holduntil the museum’s future is secured), join us for a guided tour of theonly museum dedicated to preserving the de Havilland heritage atLondon Colney. Learn all about the company’s world-beating,aeronautical innovations, including iconic aircraft like the Mosquito,the Tiger Moth, the world’s first jet airliner and the Horsa Glider,which was used extensively to land airborne troops during WW2.It’s a working museum, where restoration may well be taking placeduring your visit. We’ve also included a delicious 2 course lunchbefore your afternoon tour of the museum and we’ll ask you tochoose your meal in advance. Main courses are: Traditional Lamb &Vegetable Hotpot, Poached Salmon Fillet with a White Wine & DillSauce and Wild Mushroom & Spinach in a Cream Sauce toppedwith Puff Pastry. Dessert choices to tickle your tastebuds are: CherryPie with Custard, Warm Chocolate Brownie & Vanilla Ice Cream andGluten Free Caramel Apple Crumble Pie with Vanilla Ice Cream.

WED 4 AUTUMN COLOURS IN SLEEPY SUFFOLK!All fares £49.50 pp inc. guided tour, morning tea/coffee & biscuitsand a 2 course lunch Route 4d plus Huntingdon

We’ll meet our guide for morning refreshments in Long Melfordbefore setting off on a delightful scenic tour through such prettyvillages with a myriad of interestingly thatched cottages. We headback to Long Melford for a 2 course pub lunch and a little time tobrowse the shops. Then, on to lovely Lavenham, with it’s quirkybuildings, for a gentle, walking tour and, of course, time for a ‘cuppa’,in one of the many tearooms, before we make our way home!

WED 11 HULL – 2017 EUROPEAN CITYOF CULTURE

All fares £39.50 ppinc. morning coffee, a guided tour and a hot lunch Route 1a

Find out why Hull has been chosen as the UK City of Culture 2017!Your day starts with morning coffee at a hotel overlooking the famousHumber Bridge. Your guide will then take you on a fascinating journey(on the coach) through 800 years of Hull’s history, before lunch(a main course with tea/coffee also included) in the former Seaman’sMission. This afternoon is free for you to continue sightseeing,shop or maybe visit one of the city’s excellent free museums.

FRI 13 NEIL DIAMOND AT BIRMINGHAM’SBARCLAYCARD ARENA

All fares £145 pp inc. 2nd price ticket in Block 11 Route 7b

SUN 15 THE KNITTING & STITCHING SHOWAT ALEXANDRA PALACE

Adult £34.50 • Senior £31.00Child £26.00 inc. adm Route 4d plus Buckden

TUE 17 TEST MATCH SPECIAL!All fares £55 ppinc. guided tour & afternoon tea Route 8 plus Buckden

Take a seat in the home dressing room and see where the Surrey andEngland captains prepare their teams during our guided tour of theKia Oval. You’ll also see the commentary box and the Committeeroom, take a look round the Club Museum and enjoy afternoon tea inthe Members’ Pavilion, overlooking the ground. A short visit to thenearby Imperial War Museum will round off your day.

SUN 22 BLACKPOOL’S WORLD-FAMOUSILLUMINATIONS

Adult £35.00 • Senior/Child £32.50 Route 7a

NOVEMBERWED 1 THE LION KING– SEE PAGE 21

SAT 11 SOMETHING SPECIALTHE LORD MAYOR’S SHOW,LUNCH CRUISE & FIREWORK SPECIAL

All fares £65 ppinc. 2 course lunch and cruise Route 8 plus Buckden

London’s Lord Mayor’s Show is a fabulous, colourful parade with morethan 150 floats representing all kinds of organisations – the military,the city livery companies, youth associations, overseas organisations,businesses and charities – and the streets are full of good humour asthe crowds cheer the participants! After watching the procession, you’llbe escorted to a local restaurant for a late lunch and then you’ll be takendown to Tower Pier to join a river cruise so that you can watch thespectacular firework display from the river! This promises to be a reallyspecial day but please bear in mind that you’ll be standing to watch theparade (there are no seating areas) and that you’ll have two walks ofaround 20 minutes each. Hugely enjoyed when first featured in 2016.

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DECEMBERFRI 1 JOHN WILSON & THE JOHN WILSON

ORCHESTRA ‘A CELEBRATION OF THEMGM FILM MUSICALS FROM THE MOVIES’AT NOTTINGHAM’S ROYAL CONCERT HALL

All fares £75 ppinc. top price tickets in the Stalls Route 7a plus Oakham

Please book early if you want to hear John Wilson’s superstar orchestraperform their brand new show of musical masterpieces from the movies.

SUN 10 LINCOLN CHRISTMAS MARKETAdult £22.50 • Senior/Child £20.00 Route 6a

TUE 12 ‘AUNTIE BRENDA’S CHRISTMAS TALE’AT WICKSTEED PARK

All fares £40 pp inc. set 2 course roast turkey lunch, a greatafternoon’s entertainment and tea and cakes! Route 4c

WED 13 MICHAEL BALL & ALFIE BOEAT NOTTINGHAM’S MOTORPOINT ARENA

All fares £99 pp inc. second price tickets Route 7a plus Oakham

FRI 15 THURSFORD CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR£63 pp inc. centre raised seats for this afternoon’s concert Route 3b

NB Not recommended for children under 8.

TUE 19 THURSFORD CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR£60 pp inc. side raised seats for this afternoon’s concert Route 5


JANUARY 2018SAT 7 MATTHEW BOURNE’S CINDERELLA

AT SADLER’S WELLS THEATREPlease ask for prices Route 8 plus Buckden

Matthew Bourne’s interpretation of the classic fairy tale, has, at itsheart, a true war-time romance. A chance meeting results in a magicalnight for Cinderella and her dashing young RAF pilot, together justlong enough to fall in love before being parted by the horrors of theBlitz. With sumptuous costumes and sets and taking place at one ofLondon’s iconic venues, this romantic ballet is sure to make afabulous Christmas treat!

NOVEMBERWED 15 THURSFORD CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR£63 pp inc. centre raised seats for this afternoon’s concert Route 5


WED 15 TANGO MODERNO ATMILTON KEYNES THEATRE

All fares £55 pp inc. top price ticket Route 7 plus Buckden

Don’t miss this fabulous new stage spectacular theatre performed bytango superstars, Vincent & Flavia.

SUN 19 THURSFORD CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR£62 pp inc. side raised seats for this afternoon’s concert Route 3b


MON 20 THURSFORD CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR£63 pp inc. de luxe seats for this afternoon’s concert Route 5


TUE 21 CHRISTMAS AT CHATSWORTHAdult £39.50 • Senior £37.50Child £29.50 inc. adm. Route 7a

See one of Britain’s finest stately homes decorated for Christmas andfind gifts galore at today’s Christmas market – it’s never too early tobook for this ever popular tour! This year’s theme will be ‘Oh DickensIt’s Christmas!’

SUN 26 BIRMINGHAM INTERNATIONAL TATTOOAT THE BARCLAYCARD ARENA

Adult £47.00 • Senior £42.50Child £40.00 inc. top price tickets Route 4c

Come and experience the pomp and pageantry of Britain’s biggestindoor international tattoo, with over 1,000 performers, marchingbands and exciting displays – culminating in a spectacular GrandFinale featuring all the performers!

MON 27 CHRISTMAS AT CHATSWORTHAdult £39.50 • Senior £37.50Child £29.50 inc. adm. Route 4b

See one of Britain’s finest stately homes decorated for Christmas andfind gifts galore at today’s Christmas market – it’s never too early tobook for this ever popular tour! This year’s theme will be ‘Oh DickensIt’s Christmas!’

TUE 28 THURSFORD CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR£60 pp inc. side raised seats for this afternoon’s concert Route 3b


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Thur 6 AprMotown The Musical at theShaftesbury TheatreAll fares £65 pp • Route 1This crowd-pleasertells the story ofhow Motownfounder, BerryGordy, discoveredand launched thecareers of some ofthe greatest stars of American music includingDiana Ross, Stevie Wonder and Michael Jackson!Customer feedback for this show is excellent!

Wed 19 AprCarousel at the Coliseum Upper Circle tickets at either £115 or£99 • Route 8Alfie Boe & Katherine Jenkins are scheduled topresent this semi-staged production for a verylimited season at London’s beautiful ColiseumTheatre.

Thur 20 AprThe Girls at the Phoenix TheatreAll fares £69 pp • Route 1Don’t miss this much-awaited musical comedy,penned by lifelong friends Gary Barlow and TimFirth, which tells the true story of Yorkshire’sfamous Calendar Girls. The production originallyopened in Leeds and Salford and receivedstanding ovations at every performance!

Wed 3 MayStepping Out at theVaudeville TheatreAll fares £65 pp • Route 8Amanda Holden is scheduled to head aphenomenal cast in this funny and heart-warmingcomedy which charts the lives of seven womenand one man attempting to tap their troublesaway at a weekly dancing class. Initially allthumbs and left feet, the group is just getting togrip with the basics when they are asked to takepart in a charity gala…

Wed 10 May42nd Street at theTheatre Royal Drury LaneAll fares £55 pp • Route 1One of the greatest songand dance musicals, withover 50 all-singing andhigh-kicking cast membersand featuring legendarytunes like We’re In TheMoney, I Only Have Eyes For You and, of course,42nd Street.

Wed 7 JunAn American in Paris at theDominion TheatreAll fares £65 pp • Route 8

Featuring some of thegreatest music and lyricsever written by Georgeand Ira Gershwin andtelling the story of anAmerican GI striving tomake it as a painter inParis, who meets abeautiful young dancer.

This fabulous song and dance musical is foranyone who’s ‘got rhythm’!

Thur 20 JulJim Steinman’s ‘Bat Out of Hell’ TheMusical at the Coliseum TheatreAll fares £69 pp • Route 8

A breathtaking newepic rock and rollmusical that features17 of Meat Loaf'sgreatest hitsincluding I’d DoAnything for Love,You Took the Words

Right Out of My Mouth (Hot Summer Night),Dead Ringer For Love, Two Out of Three Ain’tBad, Bat Out of Hell. NB Limited season.

Wed 26 JulWind in the Willows at the LondonPalladiumAdult/Senior £59.00 • Special schoolholiday child fare £55 pp • Route 1One of the best lovedstories ever isstunningly brought tolife in a spectacular,new musical by Oscar-winning screenwriterand Downton Abbeycreator Julian Fellowesand all set to star Rufus Hound as the amazingMr. Toad! Join Ratty, Badger, Mole and theimpulsive Toad as they embark on a series ofriotous adventures spiralling from Toad’sinsatiable need for speed!

Featuring eye-poppingly beautiful design,exuberant choreography and a gloriously Britishscore, alongside anarchy and comedy!

Wed 1 NovSenior Special to The Lion King atthe Lyceum TheatreOnly £59.50 pp! • Route 8Adults and children are also welcome,of course, at £75.00 ppNB: Seats will be rear stalls.

Don’t forget to visit theNews Page on our website – www.shawscoaches.co.ukto keep up to date on new theatre trips that go on sale between our brochure publication dates – or followus on Twitter @shaws_coaches. Better still, why not let us have your email address so that we can let youknow of new tours (and offer you priority booking) as soon as they go on sale?

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The smal l pr int – things you need to knowCancellationsIf you need to cancel your booking, you shouldtelephone us as soon as possible. Cancellationswill only be accepted during office hours andcancellation charges are determined from the timeat which we receive written notification of thecancellation. You can either return your ticket to usby post or in person or send an email to confirm thecancellation. We charge a fee to cover administrationand other costs and cancellation charges are as follows:

Up to 48 hours before departure…20% of total paidLess than 48 hours before departure…50% of total paidLess than 24 hours before departure…No refund

In addition, no refund will be given for any prepaidmeal, theatre ticket, admission charge, etc. which isincluded in the ticket price and not recoverable by us.On most tours, if your cancellation is made morethan four weeks before departure, you may beable to change your booking to another day tour onpayment of a transfer fee of £1.50pp. You are alsowelcome to pass on your ticket to a friend at noextra charge but it’s a good idea to let us know thatsomeone else will be travelling in your place.

We reserve the right to withdraw any excursion due tolack of support or circumstances beyond our control.Any such cancellation would usually be made nolater than one week before departure and, in thisinstance, your fare would be refunded in full andthis would be the limit of our liability.

Child FaresUsually apply from ages 3 to 16 inclusive, but mayvary on some tours. Children under 3 can usuallytravel free if they do not require a seat on the coach.Under 16’s must be escorted by an adult.

Coach SeatingSeat numbers are usually allocated in order ofbooking but we hold two front seats for customerswho have a registered disability or hold a BlueBadge. We reserve the right to alter seatingarrangements if necessary.

Coach TicketsPlease hand your coach ticket to the driver whenyou board. Admission tickets for shows, concerts,etc. will normally be given to you by our driverduring the journey.

Departure TimesDuring the journey, our driver will announcedeparture times from each stop. Please make sureyou note these details carefully. If you are late, we willhave to leave without you, to avoid inconvenience tothe other customers. If that should happen, we willnot be liable for any costs you incur. If you havegiven us your mobile phone number we will always

try to contact you. May we also suggest that youkeep a note of our phone number (01778 342224) sothat you can contact us in the event of any problem(our office number offers an alternative emergencynumber if you are calling out of hours)?

Health & SafetyIf you wish to board the coach with items other thannormal hand luggage or suitcases, please obtain ourconsent at the time of booking. We reserve the rightto refuse permission to board if we consider apassenger has any items or equipment that will bedetrimental to the health and safety of our staff and/orother customers. Our drivers are not allowed to takeany action that may put at risk their health, safety,welfare or the legal requirements for a break in duty.Smoking is not permitted on board.

Meeting FriendsWe always try to park in a convenient, centrallocation, whenever possible, but sometimesarrangements may have to be amended on the day.May we suggest that you plan to meet at a well-known landmark or café and also exchange mobilephone numbers?

Mobile PhonesIf you need to use a mobile whilst on the coach,please keep your conversation as quiet and as briefas possible to avoid distracting your driver and tominimise disturbance to other passengers.

PetsAssistance dogs are welcome on board our tours butother animals are not allowed.

Senior FaresApply to all customers aged 60 or over.

Special Care for Disabled CustomersOn each tour, we hold two front seats for the use ofcustomers who have a Registered Disability or aBlue Badge (and their companion). However, someexcursions may involve long journeys or long walksand some visitor attractions (especially theatres)may have steps and no lift. If you tell us about yourdisability before you book, we will do our best tocheck that a tour is suitable for you. At your ownrisk, we are happy to carry a limited number ofwheelchairs, walkers and scooters, although theycannot be secured in the luggage compartment norcan we be held responsible for any damage to them.Wheelchair and scooter users must be accompaniedby someone who is able to take charge of the chair(or scooter) and, where appropriate, dismantle andreassemble it, disconnect any batteries and load itinto the luggage area. No individual piece ofequipment should weigh more than 15 kgs andSchedule 3 scooters are not permitted under anycircumstances. Our drivers are happy to providegeneral assistance but cannot provide help thatextends to the lifting and carrying of any passengeror their wheelchair or scooter, nor to act as carers.

Your HealthYou may wish to consult your doctor, beforeundertaking a coach journey of more than 3 hours,if you have ever had DVT or pulmonary embolism;a family history of clotting conditions; an inheritedtendency to clot; cancer, or treatment for cancer in thepast; undergone major surgery in the last 3 months;had hip or knee replacement within the last 3 months;ever suffered from a stroke, heart or lung disease.

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It is always our intention to operate an excursionin accordance with the published itinerary, but wereserve the right to cancel or amend any excursion,should circumstances make this necessary, eitherprior to or during an outing. We cannot acceptliability for changes that are made necessary byevents or actions by persons beyond our control.

All arrangements made for meals, visits, theatre, etc.,and for the use of road vehicles, trains, or any othermeans of conveyance operated by persons or bodiesother than ourselves, are made by us as agents forand on behalf of our passengers and on the expressconditions that we will not be responsible for anyloss, damage, injury, delays or inconvenience causedto or sustained by passengers other than by thenegligence of the Firm and its employees who areunder the direct control of the Firm. Any terms andconditions imposed by such other contractorsthrough the Firm shall be binding on the passengersas if they had directly contracted such services.The allocation of theatre and event seats is at ourdiscretion and maybe subject to change. We cannotguarantee specific locations and theatre castingsalways remain subject to change. No refunds canbe given in the event of anyone not appearing.

All special offers are subject to the Firm’s rules andconditions that are currently in force and our dayexcursions are operated subject to our standardterms and conditions of carriage, a copy of whichis available from our office. We also reserve the rightto pass on any increases in costs that are outside ourcontrol, e.g. VAT, fuel prices, etc.

ComplaintsWe very much hope you will enjoy your day tourwith us but should you have a complaint during atour, please inform our driver in the first instanceso that he/she may do his/her best to assist you.If you wish to make further representation on yourreturn, please write to us within 21 days after thedate of travel. We will not respond to any complaintsreceived later than this time and we only respondto written complaints.

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GIFT VOUCHERSStruggling for ideas? Our giftvouchers, available for any value ofyour choice and presented in anattractive wallet, make an ideal present forspecial occasions like birthdays,anniversaries, retirements or just to say thank you! Vouchers areavailable from our office or you can also order them by phone oremail, using your credit or debit card and we will post themimmediately. Don’t forget, too, that many of our day trips (andholidays) make excellent presents – and we are always very happyto offer suitable suggestions!

TOP QUALITY COACH HIREWe offer a safe & friendly travel solution forschools, weddings, corporate trips and muchmore...! Whether it’s a local, national or eveninternational journey we’re here to help andpreparing tailor made tours for groups(including a free booking service for theatretickets, meals, hotel accommodation, etc.) is aparticular area of expertise. Our large fleet ofcoaches includes 22, 27, 49 and 53 seats and most have an on boardtoilet, hot/cold drink station and air conditioning. Our handpicked,professional drivers undergo regular DBS checks and all our coaches arefitted with seat belts. We are also members of the BUSK Simply Safescheme and are proud of being awarded the maximum six star ratingfor safety compliance under their Benchmark scheme. Contact us for afree quote!

STAY IN TOUCHBy having your name and address included on ourpostal mailing list, you’ll automatically receive copies of our latest daytour and holiday brochures. Don’t forget our E-NEWSLETTER too,offering the latest information and priority booking on new tours!Just call or email and we’ll be pleased to include you in all futuremailings. You can also keep in touch by following us on Twitter@shaws_coaches and Facebook.

PRESENTATION FOR LOCAL GROUPSDo you belong to a local group looking for a speaker for one ofyour meetings? One of the most experienced members of our tourdriving team, Les Staniforth, and one of his colleagues, would bepleased to present an entertaining and illustrated talk about ourholiday and day tour programme (and a little bit of companyhistory) to any group of 15 or more at any mutually convenienttime between January and April – and there’s no charge!

“I just wanted to say thank you very much to Lesand Graham for a super presentation today.The members all really enjoyed it”

Booking your award-winning day tour is so easy!

BOOK DIRECTOur Maxey office is open from 9.00am-5.30pm Mondayto Friday (except Bank Holidays). You can either callinto our office, phone us on 01778 342224 or [email protected]. Make an instantbooking, at no extra cost, with your debit or creditcard (Visa, Visa Electron, Mastercard or Maestro) orwe’ll hold your reservation for five days if you prefer topost a cheque (payable to Shaws Coaches) to ShawsCoaches, 49 High Street, Maxey, Peterborough PE6 9EF.Please let us have your mobile phone number, if youhave one, as it is helpful for us to have both your mobileand home numbers.If you have any questions please do not hesitate to ask us for anyfurther details – our friendly team is always happy to help.

YOU CAN ALSO BOOK AT YOURLOCAL TRAVEL AGENT!Bourne Co-op Travel

Huntingdon Premier Travel

Kettering Co-op Travel

Long Sutton Travelcare

March Co-op Travel, Holiday With Us

Market Deeping Co-op Travel

Oakham Midlands Co-op Travel; Savvi Travel

Peterborough Travelcare (Beales Dept. Store),Travelchoice (Queensgate Bus Station),The Visitor Centre (Bridge Street)

St. Ives Premier Travel

St. Neots Co-operative Travel

Spalding Co-op Travelcare (Hall Place & BealesDepartment Store), Spalding Travel

Stamford Stamford Independent Travel,Tourist Information Centre

Uppingham Freeway Travel

Whittlesey Whittlesey Travel

Wisbech Co-op Travel, Holiday With Us

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01778 342224 • [email protected] High Street, Maxey, PE6 9EF • www.shawscoaches.co.uk

Find your most convenient departure point from our selection of local pick-up routes!

Route 7 u Maxey u Deeping (Barclays/Horsegate/Thackers Way/Godsey Lane) u Northborough u Glinton u Werrington (Centre)u Walton u Paston u Bretton (Centre) u Westwood (St. Jude’s) u St. Pauls Road u Dogsthorpe Roadu Dogsthorpe (Newark Ave) u Eastfield Road u Stanground (South Street and Whittle Way) u Serpentine Green Hampton

Route 8 u Maxey u Market Deeping (Market Place/Godsey Lane/Towngate East) u Langtoft u Baston u Thurlby u Northorpeu Bourne (Elsea Park/Bus Station/West Road) u Toft u Carlby u Essendine u Ryhall (Stamford Road Bus Stops) u Stamford(Ryhall Road/East Street/Bus Station/Danish Invader)/Peterborough Extra Services (A1/A605 junction)/Buckden (The Lion)

Route 1 u Maxey u Market Deeping (Godsey Lane/The Stage) u Werrington (Centre) u Paston u Bretton (Centre) u Westwood(St. Jude’s) u City Centre (Bourges Boulevard) u Fletton Avenue u Stanground u Serpentine Green u Buckden (The Lion)

Route 2 As Route 7 (see below) but in reverse order.

Route 7a will also call at Stamford Bus Station and the Danish Invader. Route 7b will also call at North Street, Oundle (Parish Church Bus Stop).

Route 3 u Maxey u Deeping (Barclays/Horsegate /Thackers Way/Godsey Lane) u Northborough u Glinton u Werrington (Centre)u Walton u Paston u Westwood u Bretton (Centre/South Bretton) u Orton (Oundle Road/Bushfield)u Stanground (South Street) u Eastfield Road u Dogsthorpe (Newark Avenue) u Eye Road u Eye

Route 3b will also call at Thorney.

Route 4 u Maxey u Deeping (Barclays/Horsegate/Thackers Way/Godsey Lane/Towngate East) u Langtoft u Bastonu Thurlby u Northorpe u Bourne (Elsea Park/Bus Station/West Road) u Toft u Carlby u Essendineu Ryhall u Stamford (Ryhall Road/East Street/Bus Station/Danish Invader)

Route 4b will also call at Empingham, Whitwell and Oakham. Route 4c will also call at Easton-on-the-Hill and Collyweston.Route 4d will also call at Peterborough Extra Services (A1/A605 junction).

Route 5 u Maxey u West Deeping u Tallington u Uffington u Stamford (Bus Station/East Street/Ryhall Road) u Ryhallu Essendine u Carlby u Toft u Bourne (West Road/Bus Station/Elsea Park) u Northorpe u Thurlby u Bastonu Langtoft u Deeping (Towngate East/ Godsey Lane/Spalding Road)/Deeping St. Nicholas/Spalding (Bus Station)

Route 6 u Maxey u Deeping (Barclays/Horsegate/Thackers Way/Godsey Lane/Towngate East) u West Deepingu Tallington u Uffington u Stamford (Bus Station/East Street/Ryhall Road) u Ryhall u Essendine u Carlbyu Toft u Bourne (West Road/Bus Station)

Route 6a will also call at Morton.

Route 2a will also call at Langtoft, Baston, Thurlby, Northorpe and Bourne (Elsea Park/Bus Station).

Route 1a will call at the Danish Invader in Stanford instead of Buckden.

Clocking up the miles since 1922

Look out for pick up points in Huntingdon(outside Dunelm Millshop in Ermine Street),Buckden (outside the Lion Hotel in the

High Street) and Oakham Bus Station onselected tours.

There are some changes to our departure pointsin Ryhall, Dogsthorpe, Stanground and Orton

which will affect all new tours in this brochure.Any tours previously on sale will continue to be

served by the original route so please checkcarefully which departure point is shown on

your ticket.

In Stamford, the landlord of the DanishInvader (in Empingham Road) has kindlygiven permission for our customers touse his car park in return for a smalldonation to his chosen charity. Pleaseput your donation in an envelope, writeyour car registration number on theenvelope and post it through the publetterbox – and please be sure to park

your car at the back of the pub.

We can also offer limited free parkingfacilities at our garage in Maxey, but

please remember that you park at yourown risk and you need to pre-book aspace at the time you make your

reservation.

Call or email our experienced team todayto book one of our new and exciting day

trips. If you would like further informationbefore you book then please ask – we are

only too happy to help!

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