Laver Holidays Brochure 2016

Holidays Ltd Door-to-Door Holidays in the UK & Ireland

www.laverholidays.co.uk

2016

Welcome on board Hello and welcome to the Laver Holidays 2016 brochure. Whether you’re travelling alone, with friends and family or you’re hoping to explore someplace new, inside this brochure you will find a selection of new and popular tours to suit all styles and budgets. We welcome back the popular ‘Mature Singles’ tours as well as the ‘Laver Savers’, an excellent range of destinations perfect for that weekend getaway. Relax at the seaside, a classic favourite, and enjoy a walk along the golden beaches, step back in time and visit a historical town or city or go somewhere new with a superb selection of England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland destinations. We hope that you enjoy reading through our 2016 brochure and that we have the pleasure of your company again soon.

The Laver Team

About us Established in March 1991, Laver Holidays is a renowned tour operator that provides hassle-free coach holidays around beautiful areas of the UK. We are proud to provide our customers with the perfect service for those who simply want a vacation without the additional stress that usually comes with booking a holiday. With a simple booking process that starts at your front door we take care of transport, excursions and locations and on all of our tours of 3 days or more we provide you with our unique Door-to-Door service so all that’s left for you to do is sit back and relax. Now a part of the Skills Group of companies we proudly strive to maintain the high standards that our loyal customers are used to.

Where to book

You can visit us at one of our Laver shops below:

Our coaches Club Class explained You can also book our coach holidays at one of the following agents: Claridon Travel, The Square, Keyworth Visit Leicester, Gallowtree Gate, Leicester Skills Worldwide Travel, Chilwell Road, Beeston Skills Holidays, Belgrave Road, Bulwell

Our Club Class coaches include tabled seating areas at the rear with additional legroom that passengers are free to use while travelling. You will also find a variety of complimentary newspapers and magazines onboard to make your journey as leisurely as possible and customers will receive a Welcome Drink on arrival at their desired destination.

Coach Seating Plan Seating may vary from one coach to another but this chart shows the usual configuration. 1D

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Our ‘Door to Door’ Service explained – With NO changing of coaches The red line on our map illustrates the area in which we offer our complimentary ‘Door to Door’ service meaning your holiday starts as soon as you close the door. For areas outside the red line a supplementary charge will apply (please contact us if in doubt). On all of our 3 or more day holidays transport will be provided to one of the boarding points highlighted on the map.

Conditions of carriage A. If more than one address requires a taxi service, this information MUST be provided at the time of booking. We regret that late additions will not be accepted. B. This service operates only to / from the boarding point of our choosing. C. It may be necessary to share your taxi with others. D. Any attempt to re-arrange your taxi direct with the Taxi Company or driver will nullify this agreement and render the passengers involved liable for the fare. E. Any passengers not willing to share a taxi (in either direction) will be deemed responsible for the fare. F. Due to space restrictions within most taxis, it is necessary to abide by the

G. Please advise the office when booking of any wheelchairs or walking frames etc. that may require extra space in the taxi, mini bus or coach.

H. Our ‘Door-to-Door’ service is not available on bookings made within 14 days of departure, but… I. In order not to penalise anyone wishing to book within that 14 day period, the cost of the holiday will be reduced by £7.00 per person – regardless of the distance involved. J. Vouchers for both your outward and return journeys will be mailed out to the address(es) provided at the time of booking, approximately 10 days prior.

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You will find a boarding code (Route) shown after the cost details of each tour. This indicates the coach departure time from your chosen boarding point and the approximate return time. This can be dependent on traffic delays and other factors.

For any pickup enquiries call us on 08456 665544

Inside the Red Line

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Inside the Blue Line

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Inside the Green Line

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*This is the total charge applicable to the booking. It covers both journeys and is irrespective of the number sharing the taxi. (We regret the we are unable to arrange “single” journeys in either direction). On or near a line? If you are unsure as to whether a surcharge may apply to your address, please ask for clarification when/prior to booking.

Bookings may be accepted from outside the GREEN lines (subject to our approval)

Our Group

Contents SPRINGTIME SPECIALS

laver holidays Holidays Ltd

Now part of the Skills Group, Laver Holidays joined the family in the Spring of 2014. When you book a Laver Holiday you can be sure of an excellent holiday experience with ‘Door-to-Door’ operating from the East Midlands to destinations across Britain. For more details visit www.laverholidays.co.uk

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Ilfracombe & North Devon

NEW Windermere Warmer

Superb Sidmouth & South Devon

Weymouth, Poole & Sidmouth

EASTER BREAKS Easter in Sidmouth

Best UK Coastal Resort – Bournemouth

Easter in Shropshire

Sunny South ft. Eastbourne

Easter in Sandown, Isle of Wight

NEW Eastbourne ft. Sussex Gardens

Easter Mystery Tour

NEW Hastings, Eastbourne & Folkestone

Sandown, Isle of Wight

skills holidays

NEW Warners’ Sinah Warren

IRELAND

Offering ‘stylish coach holidays for the the 21st century’, the Skills Holiday brand offers a full and comprehensive choice of holidays to Britain, Ireland and Continental Europe.

NEW Warners’ Littlecote House

Grand Tour of Southern Ireland

NEW Warners’ Alvaston Hall

SCOTLAND

For more details visit www.skills.co.uk/holidays

ENGLAND

Falkirk Wheel & Edinburgh

Holy Isle & Northumberland Coast

NEW Highlights of the Highlands

Discovering the Durham Dales

Loch Lomond, Glasgow & Arran

Lakeland Cruising

Edinburgh Military Tattoo

Southern Lakes & Yorkshire Dales

WALES

NEW Yorkshire Highlights ft. Harrogate

NEW Charming Conwy County

NEW North Yorkshire Moors Railway

NEW Picturesque Pembrokeshire ft. Tenby

Spectacular Yorkshire Dales

NEW Relaxing on the Llyn Peninsula

Yorkshire Coast ft. Scarborough

NEW Llandudno Seaside & Snowdonia

NEW Scarborough, York & Harrogate

MATURE SINGLES BREAKS

NEW 1940s The Golden Years

Yorkshire Coast

Delightful Lancashire

Snowdonia & The Mersey

Isle of Man

Loch Lomond, Arran & Bute

With a wide choice of day trips by coach throughout the year, Skills Days Out offers the perfect choice of ‘family friendly and enjoyable days out’ from coasts and country to attractions and special events. You can join our day trips from selected pick ups in Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and Leicestershire.

Lovely Ludlow & The Welsh Borders

Luxury in the Lowlands

Welsh Border Country Highlights

NEW Warwick & The Cotswolds

NEW Shropshire Highlights

2-DAY LAVER SAVERS

For more details visit www.skillsdaysout.co.uk

NEW Historic Canal Cruise

Singles Valentine’s Retreat

Unique Canal Cruise

Reunion Party Break

Captivating Cromer & The Broads

Vibrant Liverpool

Norfolk & The Broads

Llangollen Rail & Cruise

Constable & Gainsborough Country

Look Over London

NEW Picture Perfect Suffolk

Cosford Air Show

NEW Views of London

Chester & Llandudno

Hampton Court & The Watercress Line

York & Bridlington

Chartwell, Leeds & Hever

Beverley & Scarborough

NEW Cornish Delights ft. St Ives & Falmouth

Blenheim & Buckingham

Perranporth & Highlights of Cornwall

Midland Treasures

If you are working to a budget and looking for ‘low cost and bargain breaks by coach’ then Skills Coachstyle offers a fantastic range of breaks and late availability at excellent value for money. Join these tours from the East Midlands, South Yorkshire, The Skills Departure Lounge or at the Hotel.

For more details visit www.skills.co.uk/coachstyle

skills group travel We offer a tailor made service for group organisers’ with Skills Group Travel. We can provide you and your group with a tour or holiday specific to your needs for 25 people or more. Contact Skills Group Travel today on 0115 9777416 for advice on the perfect itinerary to suit your group requirements. For more details visit www.skills.co.uk/group-organisers

South Coast Explorer

WARNER LEISURE HOTELS

DAYS OUT

A Taste of the English Riviera

Luxury coach holidays straight from your door, to your destination and back again

www.laverholidays.co.uk

Springtime Special South Coast Explorer

During your stay... Day 1 – With a brief lunchtime break we will arrive at the hotel, close to the town and seafront, where a little bracing sea air will build up our appetite for dinner! Day 2 – We call at Brighton for a morning break, and from there we move on via Peacehaven and Seaford to the popular resort of Eastbourne. There is not a lot we can say about a resort so wellknown and enjoyed by our customers year after year! It has excellent shops, just off the beautifully maintained gardens on the esplanade and, being on level ground, is popular with walkers and ‘strollers’ of all ages! Day 3 – A short morning excursion inland to visit Arundel, a pleasant little town dominated by a magnificent castle. Returning to Worthing, you are at leisure for the afternoon. We dine in the hotel once more. Day 4 – Today we head off in the opposite direction, passing through Littlehampton and

Day 5 – Travelling north, we edge around London and finally arrive back in the Midlands.

Includes... • 4 nights’ dinner, bed & breakfast • Excursion to Brighton & Eastbourne • Excursion to Arundel • Free time in Worthing • Excursion to Chichester & Portsmouth • Door-to-Door Service

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Windermere Manor Hotel is a beautiful Victorian Manor house located close to the shores of Lake Windermere. Hotel Facilities • Heated indoor swimming pool • Train station shuttle service • Wi-Fi

From the wonderful World of Beatrix Potter to quaint tea rooms surrounded by dramatic scenery, this is the perfect place for our chosen excursion programme. During your stay... Day 1 – We travel north from the Potteries to reach our hotel with time to settle in before dinner.

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Day 2 – This morning we visit Ambleside, then cruise down Windermere to Bowness and our visit to the incredible World of Beatrix Potter – don’t forget to look out for Peter Rabbit!

• 4 nights’ dinner, bed & breakfast

Day 3 – Time for a warm morning drink in Kendal before spending an afternoon at leisure in Lakeside where attractions include the Lakes Aquarium, Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway and Lakeland Motor Museum (not included).

• Admission to the World of Beatrix Potter

Day 4 – A very scenic route today takes us first alongside Ullswater to the Rheged Visitor Centre in Penrith, then to Keswick and alongside Thirlmere to Grasmere, before heading back to the hotel.

Price Freeze LAVER REF: LBSE

Windermere Manor Hotel ***

Hotel Facilities • Bar & restaurant • Lift • Games room

Bognor Regis before taking a break in Chichester. Lunchtime and the early afternoon are spent in Portsmouth, with time to visit the Historic Ships if you so choose. Later we return for dinner.

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Set on the promenade within the town centre, the Chatsworth is a Grade II Listed building steeped in history with a gorgeous Georgian frontage.

The South Coast is officially the sunniest place in the UK. Returning to the Chatsworth Hotel we cover the golden coastline from Eastbourne to Portsmouth.

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Chatsworth Hotel ***

Springtime Special New Windermere Warmer

Day 5 – Time for home, after a wonderful insight into Cumbria, our Lakeland County!

• Club Class coach travel

• Windermere Lake Cruise • Visits to Kendal, Rheged Visitor Centre, Keswick & Grasmere • Free time in Lakeside • Door-to-Door Service

LAVER REF: LXWW DEPARTURE DATE Mon 28 March

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Easter in Sandown Isle of Wight

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Easter in Sidmouth

Celebrate Easter in one of Lavers most popular destinations Sidmouth, ‘a town caught still in a timeless charm.’ Beautiful gardens, leisurely walks and clean beaches will all captivate you. During your stay...

During your stay...

Day 1 – We arrive in Sidmouth with time for a brief stroll before dinner. There is entertainment most evenings during our stay.

Day 1 – We travel south to Portsmouth for the short crossing over the Solent to Fishbourne and on to our seafront hotel in Sandown. Intermediate Days – During our time on the island the driver is given a great degree of flexibility to take into account the weather and other ‘distractions’. Obviously, you will have the option of more leisure time on the longer tours – but on every departure we will include:

Day 2 – Along the coast today, through Beer and Seaton we then enjoy a free morning in Weymouth, with time for lunch before we leave. We have a short break in Lyme Regis on our return to the hotel.

Includes... • 3 nights’ dinner, bed & breakfast

Royal York & Faulkner Hotel ***

• Club Class coach travel

A magnificent Regency building situated on Sidmouth’s elegant Esplanade.

• Excursion to Seaton, Beer, Lyme Regis & Weymouth

Hotel Facilities • Restaurant • Bar & lounges • Lift • Swimming pool & spa facilities • Wi-Fi

• Visit to the Donkey Sanctuary • Free time in Sidmouth • Door-to-Door Service

Day 4 – After breakfast we head home to the Midlands, with refreshment breaks along the way.

Trouville Hotel, Sandown ***

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Relax and unwind – days can be spent lazing in the bars and lounge, watching the ocean liners pass and the world go by. This family-owned hotel comes alive in the evening with live entertainment in the Island’s largest hotel ballroom.

• 5 nights’ dinner, bed & breakfast • Full excursion programme

No Single Supplement

• Free time in Sandown • Admission to Waltzing Waters

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Hotel Facilities • Bar/Lounge • Lift • Restaurant • Ballroom • Nightly entertainment

• Door-to-Door Service

For nearly a quarter of a century we have been captivating, surprising and intriguing our customers on our annual mystery tours because who doesn’t want a bit of excitement in their lives?

Easter in Shropshire

During your stay...

Day 1 – We arrive in Warwick by late morning for free time, we then travel to our hotel.

Day 1 – We travel south and, with coffee, lunch and tea stops along the way, arrive at our 3-star hotel with time to relax before dinner.

Day 2 – Spend the morning in Shrewsbury lined with cobbled streets and colourful flowers before we return to the hotel for a traditional Sunday dinner. Day 3 –Our morning is spent in beautiful Ludlow, where you have time to visit the castle or Parish Church if you wish (not included) and grab some lunch. In the early afternoon we head back to our hotel via a stop at the Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre. Day 4 – We travel south for a break in StratfordUpon-Avon before continuing north to the East

Midlands.

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Round the Island Tour – following the beautiful coastline wherever possible.

Day 3 – Today we visit the nearby Donkey Sanctuary, home to 500 donkeys all waiting to meet you.

Thu 24 March

Easter is a delightful time of the year; the clouds finally begin to part giving way to the sun as the bright colours in flowers awake. This is the ideal time to visit Shropshire, as cobbled streets and timbered houses take you back to a simpler time.

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The Isle of Wight has long been a Laver customer’s favourite destination, we return once again to the Trouville Hotel the perfect base for us to enjoy the miles of golden beaches, pretty villages and quaint shopping areas the Isle of Wight has to offer.

Evening visit to Waltzing Waters – a mesmerising water and light display to music! Our hotel is virtually on the beach but close to the town centre in Sandown. Once you have explored the area, why not use local buses to visit nearby towns such as Shanklin, Ryde or Ventnor? Day 6 – We return to the mainland this morning and, travelling north, arrive in the midlands for teatime.

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Easter Mystery Tour

Day 2 – A morning visit to a mystery location, before spending the afternoon elsewhere. Day 3 – More of the same, but in a different direction. Today we include a little surprise. It might be a cruise, or a train ride or a castle visit – who knows?!

Includes... • 3 nights’ dinner, bed & breakfast • Easter Egg in each bedroom • Visits to Warwick, Shrewsbury, Ludlow & Stratford • Admission to Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre • Door-to-Door Service

Park Inn by Radisson Birmingham Walsall *** The Park Inn by Radisson Birmingham Walsall offers inviting accommodation in an ideal location. Stay comfortably at this Walsall hotel with smartly designed rooms and suites. Hotel Facilities • Hub Restaurant • Hub Bar & Lounge • Fitness centre

• Lift • 24-hour reception

Any special requirements? Please call and we will do our best to help

Day 4 – Now here we CAN tell you your destination – the East Midlands, at some point around teatime!

Customer Favourite LAVER REF: LBEM DEPARTURE DATE Fri 25 March

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Includes... • 3 nights’ dinner, bed & breakfast • Easter egg in every bedroom! • Bonus visit • Door-to-Door Service

Call us on 08456 665544 or visit www.laverholidays.co.uk

New Warners’ Alvaston Hall

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Nestled in the rolling countryside of Cheshire, wander for hours through the gardens, challenge yourself to a round of golf or take a dip in the indoor pool and finish each evening with fantastic live entertainment.

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New Warners’ Sinah Warren

During your stay... Day 1 – We travel straight to Nantwich with its beautiful buildings and a wide choice of cafes in which you can spend your free time this afternoon to explore this attractive market town before checking into our hotel. Day 2 – During the morning we travel to Liverpool, a vibrant city with plenty of opportunities to explore its rich heritage before visiting nearby Chester. Founded by the Romans over 2000 years ago, Chester still holds most of its character today from the Roman Amphitheatre to the medieval halftimbered buildings. Day 3 – Today is yours to do as much or as little as you like with free time to enjoy the hotel facilities. Day 4 – We visit Shrewsbury and Wrexham, full of charm there’s much more to Shrewsbury than black and white buildings, weave in and out of a selection of independent shops and marvel at the beautiful flowers on display before walking around Shrewsbury Abbey or

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Bar Restaurant Cocktail making Spa Steam room & sauna Table tennis Air-rifle shooting/archery Quizzes & games Golf course Zumba Pilates Indoor heated pool Fitness studio

Escape the hustle and bustle on this tranquil getaway to the Warners’ Sinah Warren Hotel, surrounded by stunning landscapes and gardens it’s the perfect location to unwind.

Day 2 – Today we enjoy a day at Portsmouth, a vibrant waterfront city. Explore this city’s great maritime heritage around the port, stop off at a free museum or grab a bite to eat and watch the world go by. Day 3 – Free day to enjoy the hotel facilities and grounds. Day 4 – After breakfast we spend the morning in Arundel, a busy market town that combines a thousand years of history with independent shops. Later this afternoon we visit Chichester for a lunchtime stop before continuing to Chichester Harbour AONB, one of the last remaining undeveloped coastal areas in Southern England. Day 5 –We return home to the midlands with a leisurely stop in Oxford on the way.

Day 5 – After a leisurely breakfast we travel south via the Peak District, stopping for lunch in Buxton. We arrive in the midlands by mid to late afternoon.

• Excursion to Portsmouth • Excursion to Arundel & Chichester You’ll be spoilt for choice for things to do in this Grade I listed mansion. Littlecote House is a superb 16th Century building bursting with history. Take a walk within 113 acres of stunning lawns, formal gardens and parkland where you may stumble upon a Roman mosaic, visit the World War II museum dedicated to the military history of the house or take a dip in the heated indoor pool. However you decide to spend your time it is guaranteed to be unforgettable.

• Free time to explore Sinah Warren • Door-to-Door service

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Viva Las Vegas themed entertainment Tributes to Tom Jones and the Rat Pack

• 4 nights’ dinner, bed & breakfast

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Day 5 – A leisurely breakfast, a lunch break at Stratford-upon-Avon and a gentle ride back to the midlands.

Includes...

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• 4 nights’ dinner, bed & breakfast • Club Class coach travel • Nightly entertainment • Excursion to Liverpool & Chester; Excursion to Shrewsbury & Wrexham; Free time to explore Alvaston Hall • Door-to-Door service

the history in the Gold Hill Museum. We also take you to Salisbury, with a magnificent history dating back over 5,000 years. A ‘must see’ is the Salisbury Cathedral, a 13th Century masterpiece, where you’ll discover Britain’s tallest spire and the world’s oldest clock (not included) or wander around Stourhead majestic gardens.

New Warners’ Littlecote House

During your stay... Day 1 – Following your departure we enjoy a comfortable lunch break in picturesque Bourton-on-the-Water before arriving at Sinah Warren for a four night stay.

Shrewsbury Castle. Wrexham, in North Wales is filled with historic gems. Explore Valley Crucis Abbey, the remains of a 13th Century abbey which was largely destroyed after Henry VIII’s revolutionary split with the Catholic Church. Alternatively enjoy some time shopping.

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Warner Leisure Hotels, exclusively for adults, are renowned for their comfort, cuisine, luxury and entertainment. A Warner Leisure Hotel provides so much more than just a place to stay. Whether you’re travelling with a friend, a loved one or alone Warner’s aim is to allow you to do what you like, whenever you feel like it, offering each individual a truly unique experience.

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During your stay... Day 1 –Travelling south we arrive at our hotel for a four night stay.

Day 2 – We take you to Bath, a beautiful Roman town with many opportunities for a lunchtime snack. Later we call at Devizes; this charming historic market town lies in the heart of Wiltshire and boasts a selection of small independent shops and a market place offering a wide range of local produce. Day 3 –A day at leisure to enjoy the hotel facilities and grounds. Day 4 – We arrive in Shaftesbury, a small market town made famous as the home of Gold Hill, which was used in the ‘Hovis’ advert. Originally a Saxon hilltop fort, experience what it was like living in King Alfred’s time whilst you walk around the Abbey ruins or enjoy learning about

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4 nights’ dinner, bed & breakfast Themed entertainment Excursion to Bath & Devizes Excursion to Shaftesbury & Salisbury • Free time to explore Littlecote House • Excursion to Shaftesbury & Salisbury • Door-to-Door service LAVER REF: LBWL DEPARTURE DATE Mon 8 August

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Holy Isle & Northumberland Coast

Discovering the Durham Dales

Ramada Encore Hotel, Newcastle Gateshead *** With its vibrant ambience and friendly service, the Newcastle-Gateshead hotel offers the perfect retreat for your holiday. Hotel Facilities • Fitness studio • Bar/Restaurant & lounge • Lift

Stroll along piers and enjoy stunning sea views before channelling your inner David Attenborough on this Northumberland explorer as we uncover the agricultural delights of Howick Hall and Kielder Forest.

Day 5 –Turning south towards the midlands, we make our way home.

During your stay...

Includes...

Day 1 – We arrive at Newcastle for a four night dinner, bed and breakfast stay.

• 4 nights’ dinner, bed & breakfast

Day 2 – Driving north, we have a stop in Alnwick before continuing to the coast and following the coast south through Seahouses and Craster, home of the famous kippers! We continue south for a visit to Howick Hall Gardens, rated by the BBC Gardener’s World Magazine as one of the top 5 coastal gardens in the country. Howick Hall Gardens offers extensive grounds with a wide variety of plants throughout the year. Day 3 – We cross the famous causeway to The Holy Isle, Lindisfarne, where you will find a towering castle on the beach, a priory and the Grace Darling Museum. Later, we return for free time in Bamburgh. *This day is dependent on tidal times and may have to be rescheduled.

Day 4 – Through Otterburn into the beautiful countryside of the Kielder Forest, where we have a visit to Leaplish Waterside Park on the edge of beautiful Kielder Water.

Newcastle Marriott Hotel, Gosforth Park **** Set in 12-acres of parkland near the vibrant Newcastle City Centre. Contemporary by design, this premier Newcastle hotel is known for gracious service that all customers will enjoy. Hotel Facilities • Chats Café Bar • Gym, pool & sauna • Spa • Tennis & squash courts • Wi-Fi • Lift • Plate Restaurant

• Club Class coach travel • Visits to Alnwick & Lindisfarne • Visit to Leaplish Waterside Park • Admission to Howick Hall & Gardens • Door-to-Door Service

Come away with us to the peaceful landscape of the Durham Dales, scattered with picturesque valleys and meandering rivers, dotted with picturesque villages and market towns. Combine this with a trip filled with historical sites and there is something for everyone to enjoy.

Includes...

Day 1 – With a lunchtime stop in Harrogate, we arrive at our hotel with time to relax before dinner.

• 4 nights’ dinner, bed & breakfast

Day 2 – After breakfast we visit Beamish, the Living Museum of the North. Surrounded by 300-acres of countryside this open-air museum tells the remarkable story of life in North East England during the 1900s. With so many things to see - the Town, Colliery, Railway Station, Pit Village, 1940’s Farm & Pockerley Old Hall - Beamish is a wonderful day out for people of all ages.

• Club Class coach travel

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Day 4 – This morning we visit the city of Durham

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Any special requirements? Please call and we will do our best to help

Day 5 – Ripon is our lunchtime destination and, with one further short break, we arrive home by late afternoon.

During your stay...

Day 3 – After breakfast we head to the Durham Dales Visitor Centre in Stanhope for a short break before boarding the Weardale Railway for a delightful journey alongside the River Wear to Wolsingham. This afternoon we visit Barnard Castle, with its antique shops and castle overlooking the River Tees, before returning to the hotel.

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for a chance to explore, after lunch we visit one of the UK’s most important historical buildings, Auckland Castle. For almost 900 years it has been the palace of the Prince Bishops of Durham and today the site still retains elements of its dark medieval history.

• Admission to Beamish & Auckland Castle • Free time in Harrogate, Durham, Barnard Castle & York • Weardale Train Ride • Door-to-Door Service

LAVER REF: LXDD DEPARTURE DATE Mon 4 April

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Lakeland Cruising

New Southern Lakes & Yorkshire Dales

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Highlights of the Lake District Tour

Windermere Manor Hotel *** A Victorian manor opposite Lake Windermere. Access is via a sweeping drive through the grounds lined with yew and beech trees, and a stream and a tarn add to the landscaping which has made the best of the stunning views. Hotel Facilities • Heated indoor swimming pool • Train station shuttle service • Wake-up calls

Based in the heart of the Lake District, surround yourself in the natural beauty of sweeping valleys and glistening lakes on this unique tour by train, boat and coach. During your stay... Day 1 – We travel north from the Potteries to reach our hotel with time to enjoy a stroll before dinner. Day 2 – At Bowness we leave our coach and board the minibuses of the Mountain Goat, who specialise in tours of the Lake District and will take you to beautiful, remote places, beyond the reach of the larger coaches – including Hill Top, where Beatrix Potter wrote many of her children’s stories. A lunch break at Hawkshead is followed by a call at Tarn Hows and a Gondola cruise on Coniston Water! Day 3 – Driving via Shap Fells and Kendal we arrive at Bowness on the shores of Windermere. Time here for lunch, or maybe a visit to the charming World of Beatrix Potter (not included). Later there’s a cruise on Windermere arranged to Lakeside, where we even have time for a short train ride! Day 4 – From Penrith we reach the shores of Ullswater and enjoy yet another cruise through

this magnificent scenery, from Pooley Bridge to Glenridding. Rejoining the coach we head for Keswick to enjoy a lunchtime stroll. On our return we call at one of Britain’s most unusual visitor centres, Rheged, which prides itself on being a destination for family, food, the outdoors and arts & culture. Day 5 – Time for home, after a wonderful time in Cumbria, our Lakeland County.

• 4 nights’ dinner, bed & breakfast • ‘Highlights of the Lake District’ Mountain Goat excursion incl. Coniston Water Gondola • Ullswater cruise • Windermere cruise & Lakeside Railway • Door-to-Door Service

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A Victorian manor opposite Lake Windermere. Access is via a sweeping drive through the grounds lined with yew and beech trees, a stream and a tarn add to the landscaping which has made the best of the stunning views. Hotel Facilities • Heated indoor swimming pool • Train station shuttle service • Wake-up calls

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Windermere Manor Hotel ***

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Home to idyllic villages, picturesque lakes and awash with breathtaking scenery the Lake District has been stirring the imaginations of visitors for centuries. From lake cruises to fresh mountain walks we experience a mix of Lakeland magic and Yorkshire countryside. During your stay... Day 1 – A gentle ride north, with regular breaks along the way. We arrive at our hotel in the Lake District with time to settle in before dinner. Day 2 – This morning we drive along Windermere to Grasmere, home of Wordsworth. This pretty village has craft shops and tearooms in abundance! We travel back to Ambleside for lunchtime and later, we board the steamer for a relaxing cruise down the lake to Bowness. Day 3 – Into Lancashire today, a coffee stop in Kendal and then through Sedburgh for a lunchtime break at the Wensleydale Creamery in Hawes. There you will be able to purchase a fantastic selection of cheeses in the store, or just enjoy a snack in the adjoining restaurant. We return through the superb Garsdale scenery to our hotel. Day 4 – Today we board the Mountain Goat minibuses which will take us to parts that others

(including large coaches) cannot reach! The Wrynose and Hardknott Passes provide us with spectacular views across the mountains of Cumbria. Later we ride the narrow-gauge Ravenglass Railway down through the hills to the coast where we rejoin our coach for a visit to nearby Muncaster Castle. Day 5 – After a leisurely breakfast we head south, calling for a coffee break in Southport, before heading home.

Includes... • 4 nights’ dinner, bed & breakfast • Windermere cruise • Visit to Wensleydale Creamery • ‘The High Adventure’ Mountain Goat excursion incl. Ravenglass Railway & Muncaster Castle • Door-to-Door Service

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New North Yorkshire Moors Railway

New Yorkshire Highlights featuring Harrogate

For this new short tour we have chosen a couple of rail-related attractions as well as some lovely Yorkshire coastal visits.

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Day 1 – After a coffee break we continue to York for an extended lunchtime halt and a visit to the fascinating National Railway Museum where you can discover 300 years of history in the UK’s largest railway museum. We then continue to our hotel for a three night stay.

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Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel ****

Day 1 – We drive to Harlow Carr Gardens, where you are free to enjoy some lunch. Our hotel is a short drive away, allowing you time to relax before dinner. Day 2 – This morning we travel to the city of Leeds, before we head to Haworth, where we board the famous Keighley & Worth Valley Railway. Built to serve the local mill trades in the late 19th Century, this iconic railway is just over 4½ miles long and famously recognised as the filming location for the 1970s film ‘The Railway Children’. We re-join the coach at Keighley for our return to the hotel. Day 3 – Enjoy a relaxing day in Harrogate best known for its Valley Gardens, historic buildings and interesting boutique shops. This town has so much to offer. Day 4 – After a short break in Thirsk for coffee we spend the afternoon in Ripon, a small city with a big personality, here you will find a

Day 5 – After breakfast we head into the city of York for an hour or two where you can saunter the famous streets, cruise on the river, or visit any of the superb museums (not included). In the early afternoon we return home.

Includes... • 4 nights’ dinner, bed & breakfast

• Visits to Leeds, Thirsk, Ripon & York • Free time in Harrogate • Ride on the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway • Door-to-Door Service

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Yorkshire’s natural retreats are in abundance so prepare to be treated to some of the most stunning scenery in the UK, as we combine stunning peaks and gentle rolling hills with historic Ripley Castle.

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During your stay... Day 1 – We travel north through the Peak District and with a break in Glossop, we arrive at our hotel with time to relax before dinner. Day 2 – A circular tour through the Yorkshire Dales today featuring Settle, Ingleton, Hawes and Grassington. Our lunch stop today will be at Wensleydale Creamery in Hawes.

• Admission to Harlow Carr Gardens

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Day 3 – We enjoy free time at Ripley Castle and Gardens this morning, a 700-year old castle steeped in history with stunning grounds, lakes, a Deer Park and Walled Gardens all waiting to be explored. This afternoon we have a short stop in the elegant spa town of Harrogate en route back to our hotel.

Day 4 – A stop in Clitheroe this morning. We then travel to Skipton to enjoy a peaceful canal cruise where tea and biscuits are served on board as we gently drift along the beautiful Yorkshire Dales. Day 5 – After a leisurely breakfast we head south, with a short stop in Buxton before returning to the midlands.

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Hotel Facilities • Live music • Lift • Restaurant & bar/lounge

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selection of restaurants and shops alongside the Cathedral which is home for the cathedral (or throne) of the Bishop of Leeds.

Day 4 – We break our homeward journey with a couple of short comfort breaks and a lunchtime stop in pretty Harrogate.

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A traditional 300-year-old hotel occupying a stately 18th-century mansion house, situated just a couple of minutes’ walk from Harrogate’s most popular attractions.

Join us on this Northern explorer as we discover just a selection of highlights that Yorkshire has to offer from stunning peaks and rolling hills to quaint towns and, of course, the residents local charm.

Hotel Facilities • Restaurant/Two bars • Lift to all floors

• 3 nights’ dinner, bed & breakfast • Club Class coach travel • Excursion to Durham and Barnard Castle • Visits to York, National Railway Museum, Whitby, Harrogate • Train ride • Door-to-Door Service

Day 3 – After breakfast we travel south to Pickering where we join the North Yorkshire Moors Railway for a beautiful journey across the moors to Grosmont. Our afternoon is spent in the historic coastal town of Whitby.

Crown Hotel, Harrogate ****

This impressive Victorian hotel overlooks the Pease Statue and the shopping area of the historic market town of Darlington. After a £6m refurbishment this venue has been restored to its former glory.

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Day 2 – This morning we travel to Durham, home to one of the most recognisable landmarks in the UK Durham Cathedral and Durham Castle (not included). This afternoon we enjoy a short stop at Barnard Castle where you can experience stunning views over the River Tees on route back to our hotel.

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Old Golf House Hotel, Huddersfield *** This hotel, elegantly designed originally part of the prestigious Outlane Golf Club, is surrounded by three acres of beautiful gardens. Its idyllic setting, 17th century architecture and picturesque surroundings make this hotel a popular choice with holidaymakers. Hotel Facilities • Bar & Restaurant • 3-acres of gardens with a 5-hole Pitch & Putt

• 4 nights’ dinner, bed & breakfast • Club Class coach travel • Visits to Clitheroe, Harrogate & Wensleydale Creamery • Yorkshire Dales excursion • Admission to Ripley Castle • Skipton canal cruise • Door-to-Door Service LAVER REF: LXYD DEPARTURE DATE

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Yorkshire Coast

Scarborough, York & Harrogate

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featuring Scarborough

Hallmark Hotel, Hull **** Hallmark Hotel enjoys an enviable location, on the outskirts of Hull, the 2017 City of Culture. Hotel Facilities • Brasserie • Lounge areas • Wi-Fi • Beauty, fitness & treatment rooms • Gym & sauna • Relaxation suite

Boasting gorgeous and unique coastline experience the very best from the Yorkshire coast as we visit traditional seaside towns selling the best fish and chips in picture perfect communities. During your stay... Day 1 – We travel to York for an extended lunchtime halt before completing the ride to our hotel. Day 2 – The little resort of Filey is our first stop today. From there we drive to Bridlington and Hornsea Freeport Shopping Village, for a little retail therapy! Day 3 – A morning visit to Whitby followed by an afternoon at leisure in Scarborough. Saunter down to the town or harbour, or sit on the beach and watch the waves roll in. Day 4 – Unlock 900-years of life at Helmsley Castle. Discover how the castle evolved over the centuries, from a mighty medieval fortress to a luxurious Tudor mansion, to a Civil War stronghold and a romantic Victorian ruin. Afterwards we visit Helmsley Walled Garden; this 250 year old walled garden is stunningly located in the shadow of Helmsley Castle. We then enjoy free time in Helmsley town. (*There is quite a bit of walking involved on Day 4).

Day 5 – A leisurely breakfast and an hour or so at leisure in Hull before we head for home.

Includes... • 4 nights’ dinner, bed & breakfast • Free time in Scarborough • Visits to York, Filey, Bridlington, Hornsea Freeport, Helmsley, Whitby & Beverley • Admission to Helmsley Castle & Helmsley Walled Garden • Door-to-Door Service

English Heritage discount of £5 per person

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Clifton Hotel, Scarborough ** With captivating views across the North Sea and Scarborough’s magnificent castle headland, it’s easy to see how First World War poet Wilfred Owen, was inspired to write some of his most famous works in this hotel. Renowned for its warm Yorkshire welcome and uninterrupted sea views, it is the perfect coastal base for Scarborough and is situated only a short distance away from many of the town’s attractions. Hotel Facilities • Bar • Lift • Castle Restaurant • Evening entertainment

Enjoy picturesque coastline, fresh sea air and an abundance of wealthy Roman history as we combine all the fun of the seaside with the elegance and beautiful treasures found in York and Harrogate. During your stay... Day 1 – We head north for a long lunch break in York, rich in ancient history, romantic ambience and fun activities. Renowned for its exquisite architecture, tangle of quaint cobbled streets, iconic Minster and wealth of visitor attractions, York is a flourishing city. Delve into the city’s vibrant café culture, take time out to enjoy some of the country’s most talented street entertainers or simply watch the world go by while sipping a drink by the river. Later we continue to our hotel. Day 2 – Today you have a free day in Scarborough - one of the UK’s top tourist destinations! Scarborough really does have it all; dramatic cliffs and castle headland, awardwinning beaches, historic harbour, a town centre and a warm Yorkshire welcome. Day 3 – Travelling south to Harrogate for a morning at leisure. This town’s elegance and style draws from its 18th century history,

when it became the spa town of choice for its wealthy visitors. It has left a legacy of extravagant hotels, green open spaces and beautiful parks and gardens, and the waters can still be enjoyed at the luxurious Turkish Baths. A spot of shopping, a leisurely lunch, a wander through the gardens; you will soon find yourself slowing down to enjoy the leisurely pace of this relaxed town. We leave for the midlands in the early afternoon.

Includes... • 2 nights’ dinner, bed & breakfast • Free time in York, Scarborough & Harrogate • Door-to-Door Service

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Delightful Lancashire

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Imperial Hotel, Blackpool **** Located on Blackpool’s North Promenade, this historic 4 star hotel is situated near the seafront within walking distance of the town’s main attractions and has been visited by all UK Prime Ministers! Hotel Facilities • Health club • Swimming pool • Beauty rooms • Lift • Wi-Fi

From Royalty to Gracie Fields, Fred Astaire to Michael Bublé – if the walls of our historic hotel could talk, what a story they would tell! On this tour step back into the ‘Golden Years’ and immerse yourself in the hotel’s glittering past, distinguished guests and unique heritage.

During your stay... Day 1 – We travel to Blackpool with a lunch stop in pretty ‘black & white’ Nantwich. You will be welcomed at the hotel by tea, coffee and cakes. Day 2 – This morning we pay a visit to nearby Lytham St. Anne’s before spending the afternoon in Southport. In June we include admission to Southport’s outdoor Model Railway Village. Based upon typical architecture of southwest Lancashire, this spectacular attraction offers fabulous panoramic views of miniature landscapes, railways and towns with the movement generated by one of the largest 45mm garden railway systems in the UK! This evening we enjoy a ‘We’ll Meet Again’ celebration with a themed menu and a 1940’s sing-a-long. Day 3 – Today is a free day in Blackpool to explore everything this coastal town has to offer. Day 4 – We spend the morning in historic Chester before moving on to Liverpool for an afternoon at leisure in this vibrant city of culture. Day 5 – After breakfast we return to the midlands via a break at Trentham Village where you will have time to visit the gardens if you wish (not included).

1940s Hotel Entertainment Package Enjoy a ‘We’ll Meet Again’ celebration evening with a themed menu and 1940’s sing-a-long Sample the ‘Mayflower Spirit Cocktail’ and hear how it was created Learn about the Imperial Hotel and Blackpool ‘Across the Years’ with a lively and entertaining talk Discover the former Turkish Baths on a Heritage Tour of the Hotel

Includes... • 4 nights’ dinner, bed & breakfast • Club Class Coach travel • Tea, coffee & cake on arrival • Hotel heritage tour • Visits to Nantwich, Lytham St. Anne’s, Southport, Chester, Liverpool & Trentham • Admission to Southport Model Railway Village (June only) • Door-to-Door Service LAVER REF: LXGO DEPARTURE DATE

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Dalmeny Hotel, Lytham St. Anne’s *** Situated on the main promenade opposite a sandy beach and overlooking the promenade gardens and pier, the Dalmeny offers 120 bedrooms, including many with sea views and a balcony/terrace. Hotel Facilities • Fitness centre, sauna & steam room • Indoor pool • Restaurants • Passenger lift serves most rooms • Wi-Fi

Lancashire is a country of contrasting landscapes, heritage and plentiful food and drink – what’s not to love?

Day 5 – After a leisurely breakfast we begin our journey home with a lunch break in pretty Nantwich along the way.

During your stay... Day 1 – Following your departure we enjoy a coffee stop at Trentham Village before continuing our journey to Lancashire. Day 2 – Our morning is at leisure in Southport. You will have time to visit the Model Railway Village (entry not included) and grab an early lunch before departing for the nearby Martin Mere Wetland Centre. Martin Mere is a worldclass nature reserve, home to thousands of species of wildlife including Ringed Plover, Lapwing and Kestrel. Day 3 – A circular tour today with some stunning countryside scenery as well as coastal resorts! First to Clitheroe for a coffee stop, then to Morecambe for lunchtime and our afternoon is spent at leisure in Blackpool. Day 4 – This morning we visit the The Chocolate House where you can witness handmade chocolates being created (with samples and refreshments). Later, after a lunchtime call at Oswaldtwistle Mills we visit Samlesbury Hall. Here, at this reputedly haunted 14th century manor house, we have arranged Afternoon Tea.

Includes... • 4 nights’ dinner, bed & breakfast • Club Class coach travel (March only) • Excursions to Clitheroe, Morecambe, Blackpool & Southport • Admission to the Chocolate House & WWT Martin Mere • Visit to Oswaldtwistle Mills • Afternoon Tea at Samlesbury Hall • Door-to-Door Service

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Lovely Ludlow & The Welsh Borders

Isle of Man

Familiarise yourself with the market towns and pretty villages along the Welsh Border, as we capture the true beauty of the region.

During your stay... Day 1 – After a short coffee stop we continue to Kidderminster for lunchtime. Famous for the production of quality woven carpets, wander around its quaint, independent shops before finding a delightful café to watch the world go by. We then continue to our hotel.

Welbeck Hotel ***

Day 3 – Today we cross the centre of the island which takes us to Peel, a pleasant little town with a busy harbour and fine castle on the water’s edge. Here we enjoy free time before continuing to Ramsey and over the hills back into Douglas. Day 4 – Today is a free day on the island, giving you an ideal opportunity to relax or enjoy exploring different destinations by local bus, train or on foot – and to help you do that, we are including an Island Explorer travel pass that

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Day 5 – We board our ferry from Douglas and return to Lancashire. From there it’s a gentle ride home to the midlands.

• 4 nights’ dinner, bed & breakfast • Return ferries • Visits to Port Erin, Peel & Ramsey • Island Explorer 1 day travel pass • Door-to-Door Service

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Day 2 – Free morning in Ludlow before we visit Kerry Vale Vineyard for a guided tour. This small, family-run vineyard covers six-acres of farmland on what was the Roman Fort of Pentrheyling and is an area of exceptional beauty. This afternoon we head to Shrewsbury before returning to our hotel. Day 3 – We drive though tiny Leintwardine and rich fruit-growing country to the city of Hereford. Our lunchtime halt is in Hay-on-Wye and our afternoon is spent in Leominster, famed for its variety of antiques shops.

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Combining a wonderful mixture of stunning scenery and grand, historical buildings, this is a tour filled with a world of opportunities.

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Day 5 – We return over the Clee Hills for a lunch call in Stourport-on-Severn and arrive home by mid to late afternoon.

New Welsh Border Country Highlights

Day 1 – After a coffee stop near Tamworth we continue to Kidderminster for lunchtime. From here we enjoy a pleasant steam train ride through the countryside to Bridgnorth.

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enables you to use virtually all the island’s various modes of transport – completely free!

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Day 4 – South to Llandrindod Wells for a short morning break before moving on for lunchtime and the afternoon at leisure in Brecon. Enjoy exploring this historic Cathedral town, its narrow streets, and passageways lined with Georgian and Jacobean shop fronts, create a timelessness atmosphere.

Day 2 – After a morning at leisure we take a ride down to Port Erin at the southern end of the island. We detour to Cregneash Village, continuing on to view the Calf of Man, a tiny island just off the mainland.

Hotel Facilities • Restaurant • Café bar & terrace • Wi-Fi

Day 1 – We travel to Heysham where we board our ferry sailing to Douglas. It is then just a short drive along the promenade to our hotel.

• 4 nights’ dinner, bed & breakfast • Visits to Llangollen, Llandrindod Wells & Brecon • Admission to Chirk Castle • Llangollen aqueduct cruise with Cream Tea • Free time in Ludlow • Door-to-Door Service

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Day 3 – Explore Ludlow, a thriving medieval town, wander along the outer walls and be rewarded with wonderful views over the River Teme, visit the Parish Church, one of the largest in Britain or explore the Castle grounds.

Hotel Facilities • Bar • Wi-Fi • Lift

Situated in the Irish Sea you will discover a beautiful island filled with stunning scenery, unspoilt beaches and a wealth of culture. We also include a 1-day Island Explorer travel pass so you can make this trip a truly unforgettable experience.

The charming Feathers Hotel is internationally recognised for its beautiful Jacobean architecture and medieval heritage.

Situated behind Douglas Promenade on the Isle of Man, this 3-star hotel offers an excellent location with a warm and friendly atmosphere.

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Feathers Hotel, Ludlow ***

Day 2 – Our morning is spent at Chirk Castle. With over 700-years of history, and the last castle from this period still lived in today, Chirk has 5.5-acres of gardens and over 480-acres of estate parkland for you to explore, with wild ponies, sheep and a beautifully preserved section of Offa’s Dyke. Later we visit Llangollen, where we have arranged a breathtaking canal cruise for you over Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, with Cream Tea served on board.

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Day 4 – Our first call today is the thriving market town of Oswestry, with its lively café culture. After lunch we visit Erddig. Widely acclaimed as one of Britain’s finest historic houses, Erddig is a fascinating 18th Century house set in a superb country park and formal walled garden. Day 5 – After breakfast we drive to Worcester for a morning break, with lunchtime in Stratfordupon-Avon. We then make our way home.

Telford Whitehouse Hotel **** Located on the edge of Wellington this hotel is perfectly placed for our stay. Hotel Facilities • Sir Stephen’s Brasserie/ Dugout Bar & Lounge Bar • Lilly’s Beauty Spa • Lift • Pool, gym, steam room and sauna

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Includes... • 4 nights’ dinner, bed & breakfast • Club Class coach travel • Steam train ride • Excursion to Hereford, Hay-on-Wye & Leominster, Ludlow & Shrewsbury • Visits to Oswestry, Worcester & Stratford • Admissions to Kerry Vale Vineyard & Erddig • Door-to-Door Service

National Trust Discount of £9 per person

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New Historic Canal Cruise

New Shropshire Highlights

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• 3 nights’ full board • Admission to Berkeley Castle & Slimbridge

Edward Elgar Riverboat ****

Feathers Hotel, Ludlow *** The charming Feathers Hotel is internationally recognised for its beautiful Jacobean architecture and medieval heritage. The world-famous frontage of the building is the gateway to a warm and inviting welcome. Hotel Facilities • Award-winning restaurant/Café bar & terrace

Step back in time to a place flush with unspoilt countryside and historic towns all waiting to be discovered. The birthplace of the Industrial Revolution, Shropshire is home to wonderful attractions like Ironbridge, a world heritage site that transports you to Olde England while Shrewsbury, one of England’s finest medieval market towns invites you to enjoy winding cobbled streets and timbered Tudor houses.

During your stay... Day 1 – After a short refreshment break we arrive at the Black Country Living Museum, a remarkable place to explore and enjoy an afternoon of nostalgia. Day 2 – A morning break in Shrewsbury is followed by lunchtime at the Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre near Craven Arms and a free afternoon back in Ludlow. Day 3 – Today we travel to Ironbridge, where we visit the Museum of the Gorge, Blists Hill Victorian Town and Coalport China Museum. *The coach will be utilised to transport you from one attraction to the next! Day 4 – A morning in Bewdley before visiting the National Trust’s Dudmaston Estate. Enchanted wooded parkland, sweeping gardens and a house with a surprise, Dudmaston has been a much-loved

home for over 875 years. You will find the family rooms scattered with photos while the gardens provide amazing vistas and tranquillity. Day 5 – We return over the Clee Hills for lunchtime in Stourport-on-Severn and arrive home by late

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The Edward Elgar vessel offers cosy cabin accommodation with en-suite facilities and a warm and friendly atmosphere. There are optional table quizzes and deck games along with 1-night of live entertainment. The restaurant and top deck offer commanding views of the countryside and all inboard areas are heated/air-conditioned. Enjoy England have awarded the vessel a 4-star Hotel Boat rating.

Includes... • 4 nights’ dinner, bed & breakfast • Club Class coach travel • Visits to Bewdley, Shrewsbury & Stourport-on-Severn • Admission to Black Country Museum, Shropshire Hills, Ironbridge & Dudmaston Estate • Free time in Ludlow • Door-to-Door Service LAVER REF: LXSS DEPARTURE DATE Mon 15 August

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An unusual and relaxing break packed full of colourful waterway scenes, wildlife and historical interest. Cruise from Gloucester’s Historic Docks along the first ship canal ever built. Capture glorious views towards the Cotswolds, Severn Estuary and Forest of Dean. Enjoy guided tours of the ‘Purton Hulks’ graveyard of 80 barge wrecks and Berkeley Castle and visit the fascinating Wildfowl & Wetlands Centre founded by Sir Peter Scott and the Cotswolds Canal Trust for an interesting talk on local history.

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• Visit to Purton Hulks

Day 1 – A leisurely ride through the Cotswolds, with a coffee break in Stratford and lunchtime in Bourton-on-the-Water. There’s a final halt in Cheltenham before we arrive at our ‘boatel’ with time to freshen up before welcome drinks and dinner on board.

• Local waterway history talk at Saul Junction

Day 2 – We cruise to Frampton for lunch, after which we step back into the past with a guided tour of Berkeley Castle. The history surrounding the ancient fortress make it one of the most remarkable buildings in Britain. This evening we enjoy Captain’s Cocktails with live entertainment to follow.

• The vessel and guided tours require a reasonable degree of mobility.

Day 3 – We sail to Purton this morning to view the Purton Hulks, a collection of beached barges, long past their sell by date! Back on board we sail on to Slimbridge where we visit Sir Peter Scott’s Wetland Trust. Day 4 – Set sail for Saul where we have a talk on the history of the local waterways. Later, there’s a traditional Sunday Lunch on board as we sail back to Gloucester and re-join our coach for our journey home.

• Door-to-Door transfers to Gloucester

• The cruise programme and guided tours may be altered as a result of the river conditions, weather, mechanical difficulties or temporary closure of shore-side attractions. • At least one member of crew will have First Aid training. • The vessel has 3-decks. Access to the main deck from the quayside is via a gangplank with rope-rails each side. Staircases serving the cabins and top deck comprise around 12-steps, mostly with handrails. • There is no public toilet on-board so passengers must use the toilets in their own cabins.

Additional Information • Special dietary requirements can be accommodated if they are advised before the cruise.

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Unique Canal Cruise

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Edward Elgar Riverboat **** The Edward Elgar vessel offers cosy cabin accommodation with en-suite facilities and a warm and friendly atmosphere. There are optional table quizzes and deck games along with 1-night of live entertainment. The restaurant and top deck offer commanding views of the countryside and all inboard areas are heated/air-conditioned. Enjoy England have awarded the vessel a 4-star Hotel Boat rating.

A weekend break with a difference! Cruise from Gloucester on Britain’s first ship canal. Capture glorious views towards the Cotswolds, Severn estuary and Forest of Dean. Stop off at the fascinating Wildfowl & Wetlands Centre founded by Sir Peter Scott, the ‘Purton Hulks’ graveyard of 80 barge wrecks and the village church at Frampton-on-Severn.

During your stay... Day 1 – A leisurely ride through the Cotswolds, with a coffee break in Stratford and lunchtime in Bourton-on-the-Water. There’s a final halt in Cheltenham before we arrive at our ‘boatel’with time to freshen up before dinner and tonight’s quiz on board. Day 2 – We cruise to Slimbridge where we visit Sir Peter Scott’s Wetland Trust. Back on board, we sail on to Purton – and view the Purton Hulks, a collection of beached barges, long past their sell by date! Captain’s Cocktails on board this evening, with live entertainment to follow. Day 3 – Set sail for Frampton this morning and stroll into the village. Later, there’s a traditional Sunday Lunch on board as we sail back to Gloucester and re-join our coach for the return to the East Midlands.

temporary closure of shore-side attractions. • At least one member of crew will have First Aid training. • The vessel has 3-decks. Access to the main deck from the quayside is via a gangplank with rope-rails each side. Staircases serving the cabins and top deck comprise around 12-steps, mostly with handrails. • There is no public toilet on-board so passengers must use the toilets in their own cabins

Includes... • 2 nights’ full board • Admission to Slimbridge

Additional Information

• Visit to Purton Hulks

• Special dietary requirements can be accommodated if they are advised before the cruise.

• Door-to-Door transfers to Gloucester

During your stay... • Day 1 – We break our journey with lunch in Stamford. Later, we continue through Wisbech to reach our hotel in King’s Lynn.

• The vessel and guided tours require a reasonable degree of mobility. • The cruise programme and guided tours may be altered as a result of the river conditions, weather, mechanical difficulties or

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Centuries ago Cromer was actually a long way inland. It’s an area that has been relentlessly shaped and changed by natural elements and it wasn’t until the 1880s that the town was situated on the coast and it quickly became a fashionable attraction for the Victorians and then the Edwardians. Norfolk’s charm retains an air of being timeless - fishing boats gracefully float along as the sea washes onto the shingle beach and a little further inland you can discover narrow towns dominated by picturesque churches.

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• Day 2 – We pass through Wells-Next-TheSea for our midday break in Sheringham. Afterwards we visit Felbrigg Hall, one of the most elegant country houses in East Anglia. Outside the decorative walled garden is a gateway to rolling landscapes of woods and

walking trails, a great place to explore nature and wildlife. • Day 3 – After a leisurely morning we arrive at Aylsham for a steam train journey aboard the Bure Valley Railway to Wroxham, in the heart of the Norfolk Broads. Here, a gentle cruise has been arranged for you through Fen countryside. • Day 4 – This morning we travel into the city of Norwich for a morning break, with time to explore this historic city. From there we drive in to Great Yarmouth, on the Norfolk coast, for an afternoon at leisure. • Day 5 – We have a couple of hours at leisure in King’s Lynn before we head home. With just one more refreshment stop we arrive in the Midlands.

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Dragonfly Hotel, King’s Lynn *** This hotel is in the ideal setting to offer a comfortable haven to leisure travellers and is just a short drive from the stunning Norfolk Coast. Hotel Facilities • Restaurant/Bar & lounge area • Wi-Fi *No passenger lift

• 4 nights’ dinner, bed & breakfast • Club Class coach travel • Admission to Felbrigg Hall • Broads cruise & train ride • Visits to King’s Lynn, Sheringham, Wells-Next-The-Sea, Cromer, Norwich & Great Yarmouth • Door-to-Door Service

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Day 1 – We arrive in Cambridge for lunch. We then carry on to our hotel. Day 2 – After a morning exploring Great Yarmouth we travel to Horning, a waterside village, where we board the replica Mississippi Paddle Boat ‘Southern Comfort’ for a wonderful cruise on the famous Norfolk Broads. Day 3 – After breakfast we travel into Norwich, with its cobbled streets and beautiful Cathedral, before spending the afternoon at Bressingham Steam & Gardens. Lose yourself in the tranquil setting of 20-acre gardens. Take a trip on one of the four railways at Bressingham, the collection of working locomotives will take you round the magnificent gardens and woodland, or ride on the steam Gallopers (not included). The National Dad’s Army collection lets you wander through Walmington-on-Sea looking at original

Providing dramatic open spaces, woodland and picturesque waterways the scenic Suffolk landscape has fired the creative heart of artists for centuries. The most famous of these are John Constable and Thomas Gainsborough and on this break we are taken by a guide to explore the houses and areas that inspired these artists.

props and vehicles from the series, ‘you’d be a stupid boy to miss it!’ Day 4 – Departing after breakfast we begin our journey home.

Includes... • 3 nights’ dinner, bed & breakfast • Free time in Norwich, Great Yarmouth & King’s Lynn

Holiday Inn Norwich, Ipswich Road ***

• Admission to Bressingham

Stay at the peaceful Holiday Inn Norwich Hotel, set in landscaped grounds and with easy access to the city and Norfolk Broads.

• Door-to-Door Service

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breath of fresh air! We return to the hotel on the afternoon of Day 2 for Afternoon Tea overlooking the meadows! Day 4 – We head for the picturesque seaside villages of Aldeburgh and Southwold today, with an hour or so in ancient Colchester before returning to our hotel. Day 5 – Through the Essex countryside into Hertfordshire, with a lunchtime call in the small market town of Hitchin. From there we return via Bedford and Northampton to the East Midlands.

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Hotel Facilities • Landscaped grounds • Junction Restaurant/Lounge bar • Health centre & indoor pool *No passenger lift

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Day 1 – Lunchtime is in the university city of Cambridge, followed by a short break in Haverhill. We then continue to our hotel for a four night stay. Days 2 & 3 – Over the course of these two days we will be accompanied by a local tour guide who will undoubtedly make the most of our time in East Anglia. We will visit Constable’s birthplace, East Bergholt – plus Dedham and Flatford Mill, so beautifully captured in his paintings. We will visit Bury St. Edmunds and Abbey Gardens as well as the Angel Hotel where Dickens had Mrs Pickwick stay. The painted cottages of Lavenham and Cavendish are also included and there’s even time to visit Clacton-on-Sea for a

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Includes... • 4 nights’ dinner, bed & breakfast • Club Class coach travel • Guided tour on two days • Afternoon Tea on Day 2 in hotel • Excursion to Aldeburgh, Southwold & Colchester • Door-to-Door Service

Legacy Mill Hotel, Sudbury **** Originally a working water mill, this converted historic building now boasts a completely refurbished contemporary interior. The imposing façade and stunning surrounding position offers a real wow factor. Hotel Facilities • Miller’s Brasserie • Edwardian-style bar • Outside terrace area *No passenger lift

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Day 2 – Antiques Day - This morning we travel to the Suffolk village of Long Melford, which inspired the BBC television series ‘Lovejoy’. Your driver will give you £15 to spend on a ‘cheap as chips bargain’ (or two) of your choosing at one of the antique shops here! After time for lunch in Lavenham (featured in the hit TV series, ‘Lovejoy’) we head back to our hotel for Afternoon Tea. During the afternoon the hotel has arranged for an antiques ‘expert’ to come in and value your purchases. Day 3 – A beautiful scenic day today as we drive through Cavendish for a short break in Bury St. Edmunds. From here we head to the picturesque seaside village of Aldeburgh for lunchtime and ample time at leisure. Aldeburgh

Day 5 – After breakfast we retrace our steps back to the Midlands.

Originally a working water mill, this historic building now boasts a completely refurbished contemporary interior. The imposing façade and stunning surrounding position offers a real wow factor. Hotel Facilities • Miller’s Brasserie • Edwardian-style bar • Outside terrace area • Wi-Fi

Includes... • 4 nights’ dinner, bed & breakfast + 1 afternoon tea • Club Class coach travel

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Day 1 – Lunchtime is in the university city of Cambridge and we arrive at our 4-star hotel by late afternoon.

Day 4 – A morning break in Colchester before we spend the afternoon at Sutton Hoo (National Trust). This beautiful 255-acre estate is home to secrets and mysteries dating back thousands of years, including fascinating archaeological discoveries. With views stretching across the River Deben you are free to explore the ancient burial moulds and discover the incredible story of the ship burial of an Anglo-Saxon king and his treasured possessions, enjoy beautiful estate walks or wander inside the Edwardian house and award winning exhibitions.

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is situated amidst the Suffolk Coast & Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Later we travel throughWoodbridge and Lavenham, back to our hotel.

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From the beauty of Kew Gardens to the amazing heights of The Shard, from the street performers at Covent Garden to the simulators at the Aviation Experience – THIS is London!

Victoria Docks, one end of the Emirates Air Line. Here you will receive a return ticket for the cable car, which will also include admission to the new Emirates Aviation Experience, at the other end of the Emirates Air Line.

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PLEASE NOTE: Our hotel is peacefully located 1-hour outside of London to avoid the hustle and bustle of the city.

Day 1 – We enjoy an extended lunch break in the cultured city of Cambridge before continuing to our hotel for a 4 night dinner, bed and breakfast stay. Day 2 – Today we take a trip up The Shard, home to offices, restaurants, a hotel and the highest viewing platform in Western Europe. With its unique shape it is instantly recognisable. We also take a ‘flight’ on the London Eye for some stunning panoramic views over our capital. During the afternoon we spend free time at Covent Garden, filled with unique market stalls and buzzing with street entertainers.

Day 5 – A leisurely breakfast, a lunch break in Oxford and a gentle ride home to the Midlands.

Aubrey Park Hotel, Redbourn *** Includes... • 4 nights’ dinner, bed & breakfast • Club Class coach travel • Visits to Cambridge & Oxford • The Shard, London Eye & free time in Covent Garden

Day 3 – Arriving at Westminster we board our boat before setting sail. Sit back and relax as we cruise along the Thames with commentary on board until we arrive at the beautiful Kew Gardens where we will spend our afternoon.

• Thames cruise & admission to Kew Gardens

Day 4 – After breakfast we visit the Royal

• Door-to-Door Service

• Emirates Air Line cable car & Aviation Experience

A quiet woodland backdrop in 9-acres of rolling English countryside sets the scene for a truly relaxing stay. Whilst the heritage stretches back to 1287, the hotel has been brought up to date with fresh, contemporary interiors. Hotel Facilities • Bar & Restaurant • Lift • Wi-Fi

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Hampton Court & theWatercressLine

Ride the Watercress Line – and view Hampton Court Palace from land and river on this unusual short break. During your stay...

Day 2 – A ride down to Land’s End for a short morning break before taking the stunning coastal road into St. Ives. Lunchtime and the afternoon are at leisure in this picturesque fishing village – truly an artist’s paradise.

Day 2 – We have the morning and lunchtime at the historic and very beautiful Hampton Court Palace and Gardens, once home to Henry VIII and now offering lifelike experiences beyond his wildest dreams! Later we enjoy a relaxing cruise along the River Thames, from Hampton Court to Richmond, offering fine views of the Palace from the water.

Best Western Reading Moat House Hotel **** Overlooking the River Loddon, the Best Western Reading Moat House successfully combines the individual elegance of a modern hotel with the charm of a once-productive 19th century mill house. Hotel Facilities • Café & bar • Lift • Wi-fi

• Swimming pool & spa facilities

Includes... • 3 nights’ dinner, bed & breakfast • Club Class coach travel • Visits to Windsor & Winchester • Thames River cruise • Steam train journey • Admission to Hampton Court Palace • Door-to-Door Service

Day 4 – We follow the Thames into Royal Windsor for a morning at leisure. There is ample time to visit the magnificent castle or explore the quaint narrow streets of the old town. With just one short stop on our return north, we arrive in the midlands for teatime. LAVER REF: LXHW DEPARTURE DATE Thu 21 April

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During your stay... Day 1 – We take you south to the Dickensian town of Rochester for lunchtime and an hour or so at leisure. Our hotel is not far from here, so enjoy time to relax before dinner.

Day 4 – This morning we call into Royal Tunbridge Wells before a visit to Hever Castle in the afternoon. Hever was once childhood home to another of Henry’s wives, Anne Boleyn, and as you would expect, it is filled with treasures and memorabilia amassed over centuries. Day 5 – Time for home and with occasional stops along the way. We anticipate being back in the midlands by mid to late afternoon.

• 4 nights’ dinner, bed & breakfast • Club Class coach travel • Excursion to Land’s End & St. Ives • Admission to Pendennis Castle & National Maritime Museum • Excursion to Padstow, Newquay & Perranporth • Door-to-Door Service

Day 4 – After a short break in Padstow we travel along the pretty coast to Newquay for lunchtime. There’s a brief refreshment break in Perranporth on our return. Day 5– We depart for home.

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Perranporth & Highlights of Cornwall

During your stay... Day 1 – With regular breaks in our journey, we arrive at the hotel in good time to relax before dinner. Day 2 – Today we visit the twin towns of East and West Looe – a delightful place to spend a morning! Our afternoon is spent at National Trust’s Lanhydrock House, a magnificent late Victorian country house with acres of beautiful gardens. Discover two sides of Victorian life: from the kitchens, nurseries and servants’ quarters to the luxurious family areas, elegant dining room and spacious bedrooms. Make sure you take a stroll around the extensive gardens, ancient woodlands and tranquil riverside paths.

Day 2 – An opportunity to explore Maidstone town centre this morning, before we move on to spend the afternoon at Chartwell, the legendary home of Sir Winston Churchill. Day 3 – We take a ride to Canterbury this morning, before travelling to Leeds Castle this afternoon. Once called the ‘Loveliest Castle in the World’ and former home to Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon, Leeds is amongst the most visited of all the British castles.

Experience the natural beauty of Perranporth for yourself, miles of golden beaches set against rugged Atlantic coastline. Perranporth’s idyllic location and sandy beach is what makes it one of Cornwall’s finest residences. Combine this with ‘The Hotel on the Beach’, an extremely popular hotel with our customers, and you have the perfect destination to escape to.

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Day 3 – This morning we depart for the National Maritime Museum in Falmouth. This multi-award winning museum has 15 galleries spread over five floors beautifully illustrating the past, present and future of this island nation featuring a number of exhibitions dedicated to the sea, boats and the history of Cornwall. Afterwards we explore one of Henry VIII’s finest coastal fortresses, Pendennis Castle, which has successfully defended Cornwall against foreign invasion since Tudor times. Discover how the castle has evolved and experience the sights and sounds of battle.

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Chartwell, Leeds & Hever

This elegant Georgian residence, set in over 4-acres of secluded gardens and woodland, situated in the quaint coastal village of St Agnes it is the ideal location for our stay.

English Heritage discount of £6 per person

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Step back in time as we delve into the most historic and beautiful buildings in the South East retrace the footsteps of Henry VIII and discover the home of Sir Winston Churchill.

Rosemundy House Hotel, St Agnes ***

Hotel Facilities • Bar/Restaurant • Indoor Pool

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During your stay... Day 1 – With regular breaks in our journey, we arrive at the hotel in time for dinner.

Day 1 – We have a lunchtime break in Banbury, and continue to our hotel.

Day 3 – We travel to Alton where we board the Watercress Line for a steam train journey to New Alresford. Time here for refreshments before we move on to the city of Winchester for lunchtime and a free afternoon.

Associated with dramatic coastlines and captivating fishing harbours, it’s easy to see why Cornwall steals the hearts of so many visitors.

Best Western Manor Hotel, Gravesend ***

Includes... • 4 nights’ dinner, bed & breakfast • Club Class coach travel • Visits to Rochester, Maidstone, Canterbury & Royal Tunbridge Wells • Admission to Chartwell, Leeds Castle & Hever Castle • Door-to-Door Service

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Day 3 – A free morning. Later we visit National Trust’s Glendurgan Garden. Walk along through the peaceful, exotic valley to the sheltered beach at the bottom. Glendurgan Garden is full of natural beauty and amazing plants. Day 4 – After a short break in Padstow we travel along the pretty coast to Newquay for lunchtime. There’s a brief refreshment break in Perranporth on our return. Day 5 – We depart home.

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Ponsmere Hotel, Perranporth *** The Ponsmere Hotel is renowned for its relaxed atmosphere and has been run by the Batchelor family since 1924. Formerly ‘Cot House’, the summer residence of Captain John Oates (wealthy owner of the Court House on Main Street in Perranporth), it later became the popular hotel it is today. Hotel Facilities • Indoor pool • Comfortable lounges • Cocktail bar

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• Restaurant • Ballroom • Lift

During your stay... Day 1 – A steady ride south, with breaks in our journey, we reach the hotel with time to relax before dinner. Enjoy hotel entertainment each evening during your stay. Day 2 – We drive along the coast to Dawlish for lunchtime and then later, we spend an hour or so of our afternoon in Teignmouth. Day 3 – This morning we drive south to the harbour town of Brixham for a morning coffee and maybe an early lunch before spending our afternoon at the incredible and exotic Paignton Zoo. Day 4* – On to Dartmoor for a short break at Widecombe-in-the-Moor before going on to spend our afternoon at Buckfast Abbey, home to a community of Benedictine Monks. The history of Buckfast Abbey is extraordinary from its conception in 1018 through to modern day times. It is the only English medieval monastery to have been restored and used again for its original purpose. After walking around why not

Day 5 – With one or two short breaks on our return, we are back in the Midlands by mid to late afternoon.

Includes... • 3 or 4 nights’ dinner, bed & breakfast • Club Class coach travel (September only) • Welcome drink on arrival • Nightly entertainment • Excursion to Dawlish & Teignmouth • Excursion to Brixham & Paignton • Admission to Paignton Zoo • Excursion to Widecombe & Buckfast Abbey (July & Sept. only) • Door-to-Door Service

Ilfracombe & North Devon

Enjoy the golden coastal beauty of the Southwest as once again we explore the delightful scenery of this beautiful part of the country. Tantalise your senses strolling around the flourishingVictorian gardens at Arlington Court and discover rare and fascinating wildlife as we visit the Exmoor Zoological Park.

wander into its marvellous gardens. * (July & Sept. only).

Headland Hotel, Torquay ***

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Set in 2-acres of grounds with breathtaking sea views, this hotel has won a rosette for culinary excellence and is the highest rated 3* hotel in Torbay.

Day 1 – We enjoy a lunch break in Gloucester before arriving on the coast by late afternoon.

Hotel Facilities • Full spa facilities • Lounge bar & restaurant • Lift to most floors • Nightly entertainment

Day 3 – Enjoy a day at leisure today. The Tunnels Beaches are a short walk away and so is the Landmark Theatre and seafront. The heritage harbour and quay are all on a level walk from the hotel. If you feel that you wish to sit and take in the views around the harbour, there are many pubs and restaurants where you can sit and watch the world go by. The busy town centre is a short distance away where you will find a busy farmers market and lots of independent high street retailers offering lots of variety.

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A warm welcome awaits you on the English Riviera, surrounded by breathtaking views from coast to country. This is an ideal location to visit at any time of the year.

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Day 2 – First stop, Appledore, an attractive little village on the River Torridge. From there we drive to Bude for lunchtime, and a short stop at Bideford on the return completes our day!

Day 4 – After a leisurely morning we make for a lunchtime halt in pretty Lynmouth. Later, we follow the coast through Minehead to Dunster.

Day 5 – We take you to the family-run Exmoor Zoological Park. Recently awarded ‘Best Small Attraction in the Southwest’, it hosts a selection of winding paths lined with shrubs and trees providing home for many wild species of bird and invertebrates, bringing you that much closer to nature. The Zoo is home to some very rare and unusual animals – many of which you will not see in other UK zoos. Take your pick of a mixture of talks and handling and feeding sessions. Later, we visit Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum, an intriguing Regency house set within picturesque gardens. This family estate held by the Chichester family for over 500-years has an austere façade with cosy, homely rooms inside. Explore over 20-miles of footpaths, a glistening lake, bridge piers and Victorian gardens. Day 6* – After a short break at Woolacombe, where you can enjoy a drink or a bite to eat, we travel to Barnstaple for the chance to see the famous Pannier Market in the town (This day features in July only). Day 7 – A couple of breaks on our return journey before we arrive back in the Midlands.

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Osborne Hotel, Ilfracombe The Osborne has been owned by the Cox family for over 36-years. Initially four Victorian terraced houses; it was turned into a hotel in 1850. Hotel Facilities • Bar lounge/Restaurant • Entertainment/Games Room • Large ballroom • Sauna *Please note lift goes up to 3rd floor only.

Includes... • 5 or 6 nights’ dinner, bed & breakfast • Admission to Exmoor Zoological Park & Arlington Court • Excursion to Appledore, Bude & Bideford • Excursion to Lynmouth & Dunster • Excursion to Woolacombe & Barnstaple (July only) • Door-to-Door Service

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During your stay... Day 1 – We arrive in Sidmouth with ample time to relax before dinner. Day 2 – Along the coast today travelling through Beer and Seaton, for a free morning in Weymouth. Offering a whole range of attractions and activities your day will be well spent. Afterwards we have a short break in Lyme Regis before returning to the hotel. Day 3 – A free morning, followed by the opportunity to visit the Donkey Sanctuary, where you can share a carrot with the 500 donkeys homed there. Day 4 – We drive along the coast (through Teignmouth) for a visit to Babbacombe Model Village. Explore 4-acres of award-winning model

Includes... • 4 or 5 nights’ dinner, bed & breakfast • Club Class coach travel (May & July only) • Excursion to Weymouth & Lyme Regis • Excursion to Dawlish, Teignmouth & Torquay • Visit to the Donkey Sanctuary • AdmissiontoBabbacombeModel Village • Free time in Exeter & admission to Escot Estate (July & Sept. only) • Free time in Sidmouth & Torquay • Door-to-Door Service

Weymouth, Poole & Sidmouth

Admire the classic coastlines, rugged cliffs and hidden coves of the Jurassic Coast. Explore tropical gardens, the seaside town of Weymouth and the grand architecture and history at splendid Lulworth Castle. We will be staying at a superb new hotel for our 2016 programme which overlooks Weymouth’s historic fishing harbour.

scenes, vehicles and people, a miniature world that captures the imagination of all ages. Our afternoon is spent in Torquay - enjoy a walk along the pier, or simply watch the world pass you by. Day 5* – A free morning in the city of Exeter is followed by an afternoon at Escot Estate, ‘The Natural Place.’ Surrounded by 220-acres of stunning parkland it’s the perfect day out for all lovers of nature and the great outdoors. (July & Sept only).

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For more years than we can remember Laver Holidays have taken hundreds of happy visitors to stunning Sidmouth, our most popular holiday! ‘A town caught in a timeless charm,’ Sidmouth combines beautiful gardens, leisurely walks, a rich history and miles of clean beaches that will make you fall in love with this area of England.

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Royal York & Faulkner Hotel, Sidmouth ***

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A magnificent Regency building with an unrivalled position on Sidmouth’s elegant Esplanade, ideally located for our stay. Hotel Facilities • Restaurant/Bar & lounges • Lifts • Swimming pool & spa facilities

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Day 1 – After a coffee stop south of Birmingham and a lunch break in Banbury, we continue south to reach Weymouth before dinner. Day 2 – This morning we call into Poole (via Puddletown!) before heading on to view Lulworth Cove and visit Lulworth Castle. Built in the early 17th Century, Lulworth Castle was originally used as a hunting lodge before it become a country house at the heart of a large estate. Enjoy a leisurely woodland walk, climb the Tower or visit the 18th Century Roman Catholic Chapel of St Mary and the 15th Century Church of St Andrew. Day 3 – A day at leisure! Weymouth has superb sands, a bustling harbour and quay, lots of traditional shops and some superb gardens. There’s plenty to see and do in this popular resort! The Sealife Tower and nearby Nothe Fort are well worth a visit.

Day 4 – We drive along the coast to Sidmouth, for an hour or two to explore this excellent little resort and maybe grab an early lunch. We have a short call in Lyme Regis on our return to the hotel. Day 5 – Home to the midlands and, with one or two timely stops en route, we arrive by late afternoon.

Includes... • 4 nights’ dinner, bed & breakfast • Admission to Lulworth Castle • Excursion to Sidmouth & Lyme Regis • Free time in Weymouth & Poole • Door-to-Door Service

Crown Hotel, Weymouth ** The charm and character of the Crown Hotel lies in its friendly atmosphere. Hotel Facilities • Lounge • Vaults Bar & Restaurant • Lift

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Day 5 – After breakfast we begin our journey back to the Midlands.

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During your stay... Day 1 – A leisurely ride south, with customary breaks en route, enables us to reach our hotel with time for a stroll before dinner. Day 2 – Today we enjoy a full day at Beaulieu, an award-winning attraction set in the heart of the New Forest National Park. Your ticket grants access to all the Beaulieu attractions. With over 250-vehicles the National Motor Museum tells the story of motoring on our roads and racetracks. Experience the Victorian splendour of Palace House as costumed guides give you a flavour of life `below stairs`. Stroll through the grounds and explore the tranquil ruins of Beaulieu Abbey, which houses an exhibition on the monks that once lived here. Ride the Monorail for sweeping views of the park, and uncover the covert role played by Beaulieu during World War Two in the Secret Army Exhibition . . . and much more besides. This promises to be a great day out! Day 3 – A free day today. Bournemouth has a great deal to offer visitors and our hotel is close to both the shoreline and the town.

Includes... • 4 nights’ dinner, bed & breakfast • Club Class coach travel (June only) • Admission to Beaulieu • Free time in Bournemouth

Sunny South featuring Eastbourne

Eastbourne is filled with great things to see and do, from setting up on a deck chair and relaxing on its golden beaches to stunning parks and gardens. Discover a wealth of history or simply soak up the local atmosphere.

Day 4 – Enjoy a visit to Weymouth this morning with time for lunch. A brief photo opportunity at Lulworth Cove is followed by a steam train journey aboard the Swanage Railway, as far as Norden. We re-join the coach here for the short drive back to the hotel.

Day 1 – We travel south, reaching our hotel with ample time to relax or take a gentle stroll before dinner.

Ullswater Hotel, Bournemouth *** The Ullswater Hotel is within sight of the sea, 150-yards from the cliff top and situated in the most favoured position on the West Cliff of Bournemouth. Hotel Facilities • Comfortable lounges • Passenger lift to all floors

• Excursion to Weymouth & Lulworth Cove • Journey on the Swanage Railway

LAVER REF: LXBN (June) / LBBN (Sept)

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Boasting seven miles of unspoilt sandy beaches and blue sea, this seaside town has it all. With a variety of shops, restaurants, award winning gardens and this friendly family-run hotel just a short walk from both town and seafront, you really are spoilt for choice.

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Best UK Coastal Resort - Bournemouth

Day 2 – We call for coffee in Brighton before our lunchtime break in Worthing. Our afternoon is spent in Arundel, with time to visit the stunning castle if you wish (not included). Day 3 – Today we travel to Battle, the site of the iconic 1066 Battle of Hastings where we visit two great museums. This morning we enter Battle Abbey. The buildings of the former abbey stand as a remarkable memorial to the blood shed during the battle. Stroll through the battlefield, explore the abbey ruins of William the Conqueror’s famous abbey or climb the stone steps up to the abbey gatehouse and visit the museum. This afternoon, cross the road to Yesterday’s World – a museum of British Social History displaying nostalgic artefacts all set within themed areas, wander through lifesized street displays as you journey back through time.

Day 4 – A free day today, to explore Eastbourne’s many attractions. The beautiful gardens, the bandstand, the shops, and, of course, the theatres that lie close to our hotel. Day 5* – After a leisurely breakfast, we take a short ride to Bexhill for a morning stroll and maybe a coffee. From there we travel to Hastings for lunchtime. This afternoon we continue to Rye, an old smugglers port with narrow cobbled streets and beautiful old buildings. (Sept. only) Day 6 – After breakfast, we head north towards home, arriving back in the midlands by mid to late afternoon.

Includes... • 4 or 5 nights’ dinner, bed & breakfast • Excursion to Brighton, Worthing & Arundel • Admission to Yesterday’s World & Battle Abbey

New Wilmington Hotel, Eastbourne *** The New Wilmington has been awarded the Certificate of Excellence for two years in a row. We believe it’s their dedication to great service that makes them one of the best hotels in Eastbourne. Hotel Facilities • Refurbished bar/restaurant • Comfortable lounges • Lift • Wi-Fi

• Free time to explore Eastbourne • Excursion to Bexhill, Hastings & Rye (Sept. only)

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New Eastbourne featuring Sussex Gardens

Join us for this bloomin’ beautiful break as we return to nature and enjoy a unique collection of botanically rich gardens steeped in history, and set in hundreds of acres of unspoilt Sussex countryside.

During your stay... Day 1 – We travel south reaching our hotel with ample time before dinner. Day 2 – After breakfast we visit Borde Hill Gardens, set within an area of outstanding natural beauty and covering over 200-acres of beautiful garden, woodland and parkland. The 17-acres of formal garden are designed in a series of outdoor ‘rooms’ each with its own unique feature. From the exotic Garden of Allah to the traditional Rose Garden, Borde Hill is a treat for the senses. Our afternoon is spent at Wakehurst Place, the country estate of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Wakehurst features natural woodland and lakes, formal gardens and an Elizabethan house. Day 3 – This morning you are free to explore the bursting attractions around Eastbourne. Filled with beautiful gardens, museums and art galleries there is so much to see and do, or simply sit back and relax in one of the many cafes. We spend the afternoon at Sheffield Park Gardens, a National Trust property boasting acres of historic parkland and woodland. Four

The wonderful South Coast boasts a rich maritime history, rolling countryside and breathtaking beaches, with a diverse itinerary to match. You won’t want to miss out!

lakes form the centre of the garden, with paths circulating through areas surrounding them. Day 4 – Another busy day today, this morning we visit Nyman’s, a garden lovers’ paradise, with an extensive yet intimate garden set around a romantic house and ruins. After lunch we head to High Beeches Woodland & Water Gardens these 27-acres of woodland boast a collection of rare, exotic and award-winning plants. High Beeches is a botanical treasure trove and one of Sussex’s finest gardens.

Includes... • 4 nights’ dinner, bed & breakfast • Admission to Borde Hill, Wakehurst Place, Sheffield Park Garden, High Beeches & Nyman’s

Mainline in Miniature’ this world famous onethird full size Steam & Diesel locomotive has been an important part of the Romney Marsh landscape for the past 88 years. Day 5 – We depart for home.

During your stay... Day 1 – Down to the South Coast we enjoy a lunch stop in Royal Tunbridge Wells before we reach our hotel.

Day 5 – After a leisurely breakfast, we head home.

National Trust discount of £20 per person

New Hastings, Eastbourne & Folkestone

Day 2 – Your free morning in Hastings is followed by a coastal drive through to Bexhill and Battle.

Savoy Court Hotel ** This Grade II listed historic town house is located in the heart of Eastbourne. Hotel Facilities • Recently refurbished bar/lounge • Restaurant • Garden & picnic area • Lift

• Free time in Eastbourne

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Day 3 – This morning you are free to explore the bursting attractions around Eastbourne. Filled with beautiful gardens, museums and art galleries there is so much to see and do, we then re-join our coach before visiting nearby Brighton. Later this afternoon we spend free time in Lewes, with something to suit everyone’s taste you will find a variety of shops, cafes and restaurants. Day 4 – After breakfast we visit Rye, an old smugglers port with narrow cobbled streets, before our lunchtime break in Folkestone. During the afternoon we enjoy a scenic ride on the Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway from Hythe to New Romney. Known as ‘Kent’s

Best Western Royal Victoria Hotel, Hastings ***

Includes... • 4 nights’ dinner, bed & breakfast • Excursion to Hastings, Bexhill & Battle • Excursion to Eastbourne, Brighton & Lewes • Excursion to Rye & stone

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Perched on the picturesque Hastings waterfront, just a brisk walk from Hastings centre, this hotel offers traditional hospitality with a warm and friendly atmosphere. Hotel Facilities • Sea terrace restaurant • Piano bar & lounge • Wi-Fi

• Train ride • Door-to-Door Service

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Trouville Hotel, Sandown ***

Day 1 – We travel south to Portsmouth for the short crossing over the Solent to Fishbourne and on to our seafront hotel in Sandown.

Relax and unwind in the bars and lounge, watching the ocean liners pass and the world go by. This family-owned hotel comes alive in the evening with live entertainment in the Island’s largest hotel ballroom.

Intermediate Days – During our time on the island the driver is given a great degree of flexibility to take into account the weather. Obviously, you will have the option of more leisure time on the longer tour – but on each departure we will include: Round the Island Tour – following the beautiful coastline wherever possible. Evening visit to Waltzing Waters – a mesmerising water and light display to music! Visit to Seaview Wildlife Encounter – interactive wildlife experiences with stunning sea views. Our hotel is virtually on the beach but close to the town centre in Sandown. Once you have explored the area, why not use local buses to

Includes... • 4 or 6 nights’ dinner, bed & breakfast • Club Class coach travel (May only) • Full excursion programme to be organised by driver

Hotel Facilities • Bar/Lounge • Restaurant • Nightly entertainment • Lift • Ballroom

• Admission to Seaview Wildlife Encounter • Door-to-Door Service

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Day 1 – EITHER: Early afternoon ferry from Pembroke to Rosslare with dinner on-board; or late morning/early afternoon ferry from Holyhead to Dublin. Once in Ireland, we continue to our hotel in Waterford for a 7 night stay. Day 2 – North from Waterford, we travel to Kilkenny, famous for its majestic castle, cobbled lanes and secret passageways. Over 1,000 years of history awaits you here. Day 3 – After breakfast we travel to Limerick, where medieval castles and churches give the city a grand feel and the streets are lively with friendly locals.

• Free time in Sandown • Admission to Waltzing Waters

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Days 4 & 5 – Enjoy the next two days at leisure and discover Ireland’s oldest city, Waterford. Down through the centuries, the Celts, Vikings, Anglo-Saxons and Normans have all passed through these sunken valleys, leaving behind a landscape rich in historical remains just waiting to be discovered.

Discover the bewitching landscapes and dramatic centuries-old castles as we encompass areas from Kilkenny to Waterford, and Wexford to Dublin to uncover some of the very best areas of Southern Ireland.

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The Isle of Wight has long been a Laver customer favourite. We return once again to the Trouville Hotel, the perfect base for us to enjoy the miles of golden beaches, pretty villages and quaint shopping areas the Isle of Wight has to offer.

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Day 6 – Today we visit Wexford, compact with famous beaches perfect for a summer stroll. Why not delve into its notorious history with a visit to one of its top attractions like Hook Head Lighthouse or the Irish National Heritage Park? (Not included). Day 7 – We follow the south coast, through Dungarven to the city of Cork for a few hours to explore. Day 8 – EITHER: Early morning ferry from Rosslare to Pembroke with breakfast onboard; or early afternoon ferry from Dublin to Holyhead. Once back on the mainland, we continue our journey home.

Includes... • 7 nights’ dinner, bed & breakfast • Club Class coach travel • Return ferries

Treacy’s Hotel, Spa & Leisure Centre, Waterford *** Owned and managed by the Treacy family since the 1970’s, this hotel is one of Waterford’s finest hotels - friendly and welcoming with a very comfortable and cosy feel to it. Hotel Facilities • Leisure Centre • Beauty spa, gym & pool • Timbertoes Bar & O’Connell Bar • Crokers Restaurant/Chiang Mai Thai Restaurant • Lifts

• Visits to Kilkenny, Limerick, Wexford, Cork & Dublin • Two free days in Waterford

LAVER REF: LXGI

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Falkirk Wheel & Edinburgh

This imaginative and revolutionary structure, the Falkirk Wheel is the world’s first and only rotating boat lift. Officially opened in 2002, it stands at a magnificent 35-meters tall, the equivalent of 8 double decker buses stacked on top of each other!

During your stay... Day 1 – We head north with regular breaks en route, to our hotel. Day 2 – Into Edinburgh this morning for a city tour with a local guide, followed by free time for lunch. Later we visit the Palace of Holyroodhouse, the Queen’s official residence in Scotland. The Palace is the setting for State ceremonies and official entertaining during the Queen’s Holyrood week, which usually runs from the end of June to the beginning of July. Day 3 – Direct to Falkirk this morning for a cruise on the Falkirk Wheel. Designed and built in Ripley, this amazing structure is the only one of its kind in the world. After time here for lunch, we head back to the hotel with a couple of hours free in Glasgow. Day 4 – This morning we move on to the World Heritage Site at New Lanark – a fascinating attraction (in fact, numerous

New Highlights of the Highlands

The highlands are a beautifully inspiring region of dramatic mountains soaring into the sky, stretching coastlines and enchanting lochs. Discover a kingdom of ancient landscapes, rugged coves, fascinating history and amazing wildlife. You will never tire of this heavenly part of Scotland.

attractions!) and a firm favourite with our customers over the years. Day 5 – With short breaks along the way, we arrive back in the Midlands.

During your stay... Day 1 – North through Lancashire and Cumbria to the border, then on around Glasgow and Stirling to reach our hotel by late afternoon.

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Erskine Bridge Hotel ***

• 4 nights’ dinner, bed & breakfast

Set amidst 18-acres of parkland, many of the bedrooms in this hotel have views over the River Clyde.

• Guided tour of Edinburgh & admission to Holyroodhouse • Free time in Glasgow • Falkirk Wheel cruise • Passport Ticket for New Lanark • Door-to-Door Service

Hotel Facilities • Bar/Restaurant • Bistro • Lift • Wi-Fi • Spa facilities

Day 3 – Aviemore is our first call today and you are free here until the early afternoon. Later, we board the Strathspey Steam Railway for a scenic journey from Aviemore to Boat of Garten. Just 15-minutes on board.

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Day 2 – We enjoy free time in Pitlochry this morning before continuing to Blair Castle. Dating back to 1269 it is unique amongst most Scottish castles. The stories told here will take you from a visit by Mary Queen of Scots to the Civil War, and you’ll learn how Queen Victoria’s famous stay led to the creation of Europe’s only private army, the Atholl Highlanders.

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Day 4 – Newtonmore is where we take our morning coffee stop before heading for Fort Augustus on the shores of Loch Ness. After free time for lunch here we board our 1-hour cruise

on the loch in search of Nessie! Day 5 – A coffee break in the popular Highland village of Braemar before we head back to the hotel, passing Balmoral Castle and with a short afternoon break at Glenlivet Distillery. Day 6 – A leisurely breakfast, a late departure from the hotel and just a few hours at leisure in nearby Inverness, over lunchtime. Day 7 – We depart after breakfast for the journey back home to the Midlands.

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Nethybridge Hotel ***

• 6 nights’ dinner, bed & breakfast

The Nethybridge Hotel is situated amidst the splendour of the Cairngorm Mountains and the lushly wooded Strathspey.

• Visits to Pitlochry, Aviemore, Newtonmore, Braemar & Glenlivet Distillery • Admission to Blair Castle • Strathspey Railway ride

Hotel Facilities • Lift • Gardens • Games room • Abernethy Restaurant/Bar & lounge

• Loch Ness cruise • Door-to-Door Service

LAVER REF: LBHL DEPARTURE DATE Mon 16 May

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Loch Lomond, Glasgow & Arran

Whether you’re holidaying alone or with family and friends you’ll feel like you’re a world away as we enjoy some Scottish gems. Enjoy a relaxing day on the beautiful Isle of Arran, “Scotland in Miniature” a combination of rocky mountains set against lush green pastures. Experience a historical education as we head to Glasgow and cruise along Loch Lomond.

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Set against the stunning backdrop of Edinburgh Castle, we return to Edinburgh for the 67th annual Military Tattoo. This spine-tingling affair includes pipers, drummers, singers and dancers and is not to be missed.

Paisley, we then travel to Glasgow, Scotland’s largest city. Day 5 – We drive north via Helensburgh, Gare Loch and Loch Long, passing by Faslane Naval Base, to spend a few hours at Benmore Botanic Gardens, which should be a delight at this time of year! We return to our hotel by utilising the ferry across the mighty Clyde.

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Day 6 – We return home, with customary breaks, to arrive in the Midlands by late afternoon.

Day 1 – We travel north to Erskine for a five night stay.

Day 1 – We travel north through Cumbria to reach our hotel on the outskirts of Glasgow for our stay.

Erskine Bridge Hotel & Spa ***

Day 2 – Our morning is spent in the small village of Aberfoyle, lying in one of Europe’s most beautiful locations inside the Lomond & Trossachs National Park. After an early lunch we head to Balloch, where, during the afternoon, we have arranged a 1-hour cruise on Loch Lomond.

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Day 3 – The morning crossing from Ardrossan to the Isle of Arran offers wonderful views of the Firth of Clyde and the hills of Arran. Your driver will take you for a tour around the island with regular stops including one at the Isle of Arran Distillers. We board our return sailing in the late afternoon.

• Loch Lomond cruise

Day 4 – Stopping for a coffee break in

Edinburgh Military Tattoo

• 5 nights’ dinner, bed & breakfast • Visits to Aberfoyle, Isle of Arran Distillers, Paisley & Glasgow • Return Arran ferries

• Admission to Benmore Botanic

The Erskine Bridge Hotel & Spa offers a relaxingstayinspaciousbrightbedrooms with tranquil surroundings. Hotel Facilities • Bar/Restaurant • Bistro • Lift • Wi-Fi • Spa facilities

Please note: Dinner today is NOT included Day 3 – Today we visit Largs and Ayr. The latter is a popular seaside town with long sandy beaches perfect for walking, while Largs, located on the River Clyde, has an intriguing Viking past.

Gardens • Door-to-Door Service

LAVER REF: LBLC DEPARTURE DATE Tue 7 June

Day 2 – After breakfast we travel to Edinburgh, where, upon arrival, we have arranged a visit to the Royal Yacht Britannia! The remainder of your day is at leisure to enjoy this fantastic city. Later this afternoon we re-join the coach for the short ride to the castle for our evening of spectacular entertainment.

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Day 4 – We return to the Midlands with two or three timely stops en route.

Park Hotel Ayrshire, Kilmarnock **** Situated in the popular and historic town of Kilmarnock, the heart of rural Ayrshire.

Includes... • 2 nights’ dinner, bed & breakfast; 1 night bed & breakfast • Admission to Royal Yacht Britannia

Hotel Facilities • Gym • Coffee Shop • Blues Restaurant • Bar & Sports Bar • Lift

• Excellent Tattoo ticket • Excursion to Largs & Ayr • Door-to-Door Service

LAVER REF: LBED DEPARTURE DATE Mon 15 August

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New Charming Conwy County

They call Llandudno ‘Queen of the Welsh Resorts’ – offering blue flag beaches, stunning green valleys and World Heritage castles it’s no wonder that it’s a long standing favourite with Laver customers.

New Picturesque Pembrokeshire featuring Tenby

we have a very scenic tour of the Gower Peninsula.

Day 4 – We visit Nantwich in Chester for an early lunch before continuing our journey home.

Hidden away in South Wales, you will uncover a remote but beautiful corner of the UK. Towering cliffs are the backdrop to unspoilt golden beaches and clear waters teeming with wildlife.

During your stay... Day 1 – A short coffee stop at Trentham Village and into Chester for lunchtime. Travelling direct to Llandudno, we arrive with ample time to check in and catch a little sea air before dinner!

During your stay...

Day 2 – Through the very heart of Snowdonia this morning. We drive along the Conwy Valley to Betws-y-Coed then over the hills to Blaenau Ffestiniog where we board the late morning train to Porthmadog. This journey is on the narrow gauge tracks of the Ffestiniog Railway, and takes you through wonderful wooded hillsides down to the sea. Time here on the coast for lunch and a stroll before leaving for a beautiful ride through Beddgelert and down the Llanberis Pass to make a final stop in Llanberis village.

Day 2 – A morning in the delightful resort of Tenby, with its quaint harbour and streets lined with colourful cottages. We have a lunchtime break in Saundersfoot before spending a couple of hours exploring Colby Woodland Garden. Set in a tranquil secret valley this hidden woodland is full of surprises. Enjoy woodland walks or explore the meadow with its lovely stream, stepping stones and abundant butterflies.

Day 3 – Today we delve into a wealth of history as we visit Conwy Castle, built for Edward I by Master James of St George. This castle is amongst the finest surviving medieval fortifications in Britain offering eight magnificent towers and a great bow-shaped hall set within its distinctive elongated shape. This fortress has to be seen to be believed!

Day 1 – We travel to South Wales with time to relax before dinner.

Merrion Hotel, Llandudno ***

Includes... • 3 nights’ dinner, bed & breakfast • Excursion to Snowdonia incl. Ffestiniog Railway

The Merrion Hotel has a well-earned reputation for being warm, friendly and comfortable. Combine this with helpful staff, great food and this is the perfect hotel to make your stay extra special. Hotel Facilities • Lift to all floors • Nightly entertainment

• Admission to Conwy Castle • Free time to explore Llandundo

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Day 5* – Cardigan Bay is our first stop today. The largest bay in Wales, the Cardigan Bay Special Area of Conservation also has the largest population of bottlenose dolphins in the UK. Our afternoon is spent in Carmarthen (Sept only). Day 6 – After breakfast we leave for home.

Includes... • 4 or 5 nights’ dinner, bed & breakfast • Club Class coach travel (June only)

Village Urban Resort, Swansea *** Find style, comfort and top facilities in this modern hotel, located close to the city centre. Hotel Facilities • Verve Bar & Grill restaurant • The Public House sports bar • Starbucks • Garden & terrace • Health & Fitness Centre • 25m indoor swimming pool • Whirlpool spa, sauna & steam room

• Excursion to Tenby & Saundersfoot • Admission to Colby Woodland Garden

Day 3 – We travel to the wonderful city of Cardiff, with plenty to see and do around the modern, vibrant waterfront area, and plenty of places for lunch.

• Excursion to Cardiff

Day 4 – A late start this morning so you have an hour or two to explore Swansea before we drive to the beautifully located resort of Mumbles on Swansea Bay. Time here for a stroll by the waterside and maybe some lunch. This afternoon

• Excursion to Cardigan & Carmarthen (Sept only)

• Excursion to Mumbles & Gower Peninsula

• Door-to-Door Service

National Trust discount of £6 per person

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New Relaxing on the Llŷn Peninsula

Day 2 – Anglesey Day. Your driver will take you on a scenic journey around this lovely little island with refreshments and photo stops throughout the day, including Llanfair PG. We also visit Beaumaris Castle, the most technically perfect castle in Britain, with classic proportions and perfect symmetry. Day 3 – Llŷn Day. Around the Llŷn Peninsula, hugging the coastline as much as we can with the coach - we will see Pwllheli (Llŷn’s capital) and Abersoch before our afternoon break in Caernarfon. There will be regular stops during the day for refreshments and to take in the stunning views. Day 4 – Snowdonia Day. Straight to Porthmadog for coffee before we board the Welsh Highland Railway for our breathtaking journey to

Day 5 – After breakfast today we are homeward bound to the Midlands and, with one or two timely stops along the way, we arrive home by late afternoon.

Includes... • 4 nights’ dinner, bed & breakfast • Anglesey excursion incl. Beaumaris Castle • Llŷn Peninsula excursion

During your stay...

Ambassador Hotel, Llandudno *** This traditional, family-run hotel is renowned for its comfort, service and friendliness. Hotel Facilities • Patisserie • Restaurant/Bar • Lift

• Snowdonia excursion incl. Welsh Highland Railway • Door-to-Door Service

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Day 1 – Llandudno is Wales’ largest and best-loved seaside resort, uniquely situated between the Great and Little Ormes with two wonderful beaches, the award-winning North Shore and the quiet, sandduned West Shore. The 2,295 foot long Victorian Pier was built in 1878 - the longest pier in Wales and one of the finest recreational piers in Britain. Llandudno has kept its Victorian and Edwardian elegance and splendour, despite its modern attractions. Enjoy your time at leisure here until the late afternoon when we head for our nearby hotel. Day 2 – Snowdonia Day. Along the north coast for a break in Caernarfon then through Beddgelert for lunch in Porthmadog. Later we drive through Betws-y-Coed for an afternoon stop at the Bodnant Welsh Food Centre. Day 3 – More leisure time in Llandudno after

Day 1 – We call for lunchtime in Chester before continuing to our hotel in Llandudno.

Beddgelert. Time here for lunch and then on to Llanberis, at the foot of Snowdon, where you are at leisure for an hour or two before we return to the hotel.

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Llandudno’s golden seafront is gracefully framed by two headlands. Enjoy this traditional seaside resort at your own pace, stroll along Llandudno’s grand pier, laugh along to the hilarious Punch and Judy and enjoy the freshest fish and chips around! Rugged mountains, green valleys and the Snowdonia National Park make this a favourite that you can fall in love with time and time again!

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The Llŷn Peninsula – or Snowdon’s Arm – is a beautiful finger of land that stretches out from Snowdonia into the Irish Sea. This dramatic 24-mile stretch of mountainous terrain has been populated for thousands of years and remnants of its ancient past can be seen in the hill forts and burial chambers that dot the landscape.

New Llandudno Seaside & Snowdonia

breakfast but today we have included return tickets for the Great Orme Tramway, which will transport you back to a Victorian bygone age. The Summit Complex stands prominently at the 679-ft summit, offering breathtaking views of Llandudno, Snowdonia, Anglesey and the Irish Sea. Here you will find a Café/Restaurant, a boxing-themed bar based on the famous Randolph Turpin, gift shop, mini golf and visitor centre. You are free until the early afternoon, when we begin our journey home.

Includes... • 2 nights’ dinner, bed & breakfast • Club Class coach travel • Snowdonia excursion & Bodnant Welsh Food Centre • Free time in Llandudno • Return Great Orme Tramway tickets • Door-to-Door Service

New Loretta Hotel, Llandudno ** The family-run New Loretta is situated on a quiet avenue within walking distance of the shops and promenade. Hotel Facilities • Free Wi-Fi • Large bright conservatory • Bar & lounge • Outdoor seating area • Lift

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Singles - Snowdonia & The Mersey

before we continue our journey home.

During your stay... Day 1 – We take a long lunch break in the city of York before continuing to our hotel in Scarborough. Day 2 – Today is a free day to explore Scarborough but there’s an optional afternoon ride out to the Bridlington Birds of Prey & Animal Park. A family-run award-winning attraction in a wonderful woodland setting, offering the chance to experience being close to nature. Day 3 – Beautiful scenery en route to Helmsley this morning before our afternoon at Eden Camp. A multi-award-winning Modern History Theme Museum housed within the grounds of an original WWII prisoner of war camp, this was developed into a museum by local businessman Stan Johnson to stand as a tribute to all people, civilian and military, who endured hardship throughout WWII. Day 4 – You have a free morning in Scarborough before we head to the wonderful coastal resort of Whitby for an afternoon at leisure. Day 5 – We have a lunchtime halt in Beverley,

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Singles - Yorkshire Coast featuring Scarborough

• 4 nights’ dinner, bed & breakfast • Admission to Bridlington Animal Park & Eden Camp • Visits to Whitby, Helmsley, Beverley & York • Door-to-Door Service

With fantastic views over the bay, this large comfortable hotel is richly decorated and has a unique charm and character. Hotel Facilities • Restaurant, lounges & bar • Lift

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to visit Croxteth Hall. Situated in beautiful park surroundings and home to a real working Home Farm, a Victorian Walled Garden and a 500-acre nature reserve, Croxteth is one of Liverpool’s most important heritage sites.

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Day 5 – We call into Nantwich for an early lunch, before continuing our journey home.

Day 1 – We head north towards the Potteries and following a brief stop we reach the small town of Market Drayton for lunch. It’s an easy ride north from here to our hotel on the outskirts of Mold.

Esplanade Hotel, Scarborough ***

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Returning once again to the idyllic Welsh countryside, be prepared to be amazed and entertained by these aweinspiring destinations.

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Day 2 – After breakfast we visit Inigo Jones Slate Works, near Caernarfon, for free time. We then travel via Betws-y-Coed to Llangollen, where we board our canal boat and enjoy a peaceful cruise along the meandering stunning Dee Valley with a Cream Tea on board. Day 3 – A fascinating visit this morning to Electric Mountain in Llanberis where we have included a 1-hour tour of Dinorwig Power Station. If you don’t fancy going 75-metres inside a mountain you are welcome to spend the hour at the visitor centre instead, where you will find a gift shop and café. Later we drive through Porthmadog to spend our afternoon at Portmeirion Italianate Village. Day 4 – An hour or so in Chester this morning before we catch the ‘Ferry Across the Mersey’

Includes... • 4 nights’ dinner, bed & breakfast • 2 nights’ in-house entertainment • Club Class coach travel • Visits to Market Drayton, Betws-y-Coed, Chester & Nantwich • Admission to Inigo Jones Slateworks, Electric Mountain, Portmeirion & Croxteth Hall

Beaufort Park Hotel, Mold *** This independently run hotel is set in the idyllic North Wales countryside, situated closed to the motorway it is ideal for our holiday. Hotel Facilities • Café & bar • Wi-Fi

• Llangollen canal cruise with Cream Tea

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Behold the marvellous scenery as we explore the Border Country, from the majestic Floors Castle and Traquair House to the bridges of the Forth.

Day 1 – From the Potteries, we turn north and head for the border, with stops en route.

Includes... • 4 nights’ dinner, bed & breakfast • Club Class coach travel • Visit to Aberfoyle • Return Arran & Bute ferries • Loch Lomond cruise • Admission to Mount Stuart & Brodick Castle • Door-to-Door Service

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Day 4 – Edinburgh is just a short journey away and a full day is provided here to venture around this wonderful city and explore at your leisure. Day 5 – Firstly we make our way to Galashiels – rich in history, dating back to 1124 - continuing on to Floors Castle & Gardens. This is a romantic fairytale castle with turretsandcupolasanddelightfullandscapedgardensto explore. We return via the Border towns of Melrose, with its famous Abbey, and Kelso. Day 6 – We depart after breakfast and with stops en route, cross the border south and reach the Midlands by late afternoon.

Day 2 – We catch the morning ferry across to the Isle of Bute, where the driver will take you around some of the island’s highlights, stopping off for a coffee along the way. You will then have free time to explore Mount Stuart before our return sailing. Mount Stuart is a triumph of the imagination, an architectural masterpiece, Britain’s most astounding Victorian Gothic mansion and one of the world’s great houses. Day 3 – Our morning is spent in the small village of Aberfoyle, lying in one of Europe’s most beautiful locations. After lunch we head to Balloch, where, during the afternoon, we have arranged a 1-hour cruise for you along Loch Lomond. Day 4 – A morning crossing from Ardrossan to Brodick on the Isle of Arran. Our island tour will include a couple of refreshment stops and time at Brodick Castle, before we board the late afternoon ferry back to the mainland. Day 5 – Following breakfast, we head south and home to the midlands. *Entertainment is provided on two evenings during your stay.

Singles - Luxury in the Lowlands

Welcome to the Heart of England, the Cotswolds is one of the most quintessentially English and unspoilt regions of England. Miles of lush rolling countryside, idyllic limestone villages and a rich unique history invite you to fall in love with the area.

During your stay... Day 1 – We visit Banbury before arriving at our hotel where Afternoon Tea is served on our arrival.

Day 2 – The coach will take a ride down to the popular Scottish town of Hawick for free time. Our afternoon is spent at Traquair House. Once a refuge for Catholic Priests and also a hunting lodge for Kings and Queens, it is now a tranquil retreat deep in the heart of the Border Country. Day 3 – Enjoy a full day at leisure. Our hotel is just a short walk from the charming market town of Peebles so take a walk down to the fascinating boutique shops. Alternatively, you can pamper yourself and enjoy the fantastic spa and pool facilities within the hotel.

Located on the outskirts of one of Scotland’s most picturesque areas, the Menzies Irvine Hotel is conveniently placed for our itinerary.

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‘Scotland in Miniature’ – that is what they say about the Isle of Arran, with something for everyone. Includes time on the Isle of Bute and Largs and a loch cruise and you’re in for a treat!

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Day 2 – Departing after breakfast we have a coffee breakinprettyStourport-on-Severnbeforespending our afternoon at leisure in Worcester.

Includes... Peebles Hydro Hotel **** Overlooking Tweed Valley and surrounded by Glentress Forest, this charming and historic spa hotel offers spectacular views, beautiful gardens and everything else you need for a relaxing stay. Hotel Facilities • Spa, gym & swimming pool • Peebles Restaurant • Cocktail Bar/lounge • Wi-Fi

• 5 nights’ dinner, bed & breakfast • Club Class coach travel • Admission to Traquair House & Floors Castle • Visits to Hawick, Edinburgh & Galashiels • Free time in Peebles • Door-to-Door Service

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Day 3 – Our morning is spent in Shakespeare’s Stratford-upon-Avon and shortly after lunch we drive to Warwick Castle. This is an amazing castle with lots to see and do and the history is brought to life through numerous shows and displays. If you’re feelingbrave,thedungeonsarehighlyrecommended too! Day 4 – Today’s excursion takes us through the delightful Cotswolds. First we have a break in Moreton-in-Marsh then we travel through Stow-onthe-Wold to Bourton-on-the-Water. We have an hour or two here to explore and have some lunch before we head back to the hotel via Broadway (tea stop) and Evesham. Day 5 – An hour or so free in Warwick before we head for the East Midlands and an early arrival home.

Includes... • 4 nights’ dinner, bed & breakfast • Club Class coach travel • Afternoon Tea • Excursion to Stourport-onSevern & Worcester • Excursion to Stratfordupon-Avon

Honiley Court Hotel, Warwickshire *** Situated in a peaceful location in Honiley is the charming Honiley Court, dating back to the 16th century when it was constructed as a farmhouse. The farm was transformed into a pub called The Boot Inn, which is now incorporated into the hotel. Hotel Facilities • Bar/Restaurant • Passenger lift

• Cotswolds excursion • Admission to Warwick Castle • Door-to-Door Service

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Day 2 – After breakfast we visit Oxford, where the ‘city of dreaming spires’ will enchant you. Striking honey-coloured limestone buildings give the impression

Hotel Mercure Milton Keynes Abbey Hill **** A warm welcome awaits at the Mercure Milton Keynes Hotel. This stunning hotel provides a tranquil setting with a modern and contemporary design.

Hotel Facilities • Bar/Restaurant • Wi-Fi • Fitness centre En-suite Rooms • TV • Tea & coffee facilities

Day 1 – We arrive in Cambridge today. Be inspired by the many beautiful museums and art galleries, admire the beautiful architecture and majestic

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college buildings or explore quaint passages set around the historic market place, where a unique shopping experience can be found. This afternoon we travel onwards to the hotel for Afternoon Tea and later, evening dinner.

Spend this special time of year creating lasting memories with new and old friends alike as we travel to two enchanting cities, filled with historical and architectural wonders.

of something out of a fairytale. No wonder Oxford is a firm favourite of film-makers from all over the world. Afterwards we begin our journey home.

Laver Holidays would like to formally invite you to our Reunion Party Break. Join new and old friends alike for a weekend of friends, fun and discovery at West Midlands Safari Park. Dine in style in the hotel’s Sky Bar & Café as we enjoy an evening of fabulous food and music amongst friends with 360° views over Cannock Chase and Orbital Plaza.

Day 1 – We drive first to Shrewsbury, with maybe a short refreshment stop en route,

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The striking and contemporary Ramada Birmingham North Hotel does not fail to impress, as it towers 12-stories over Cannock Chase.

• Club Class coach travel • Afternoon Tea • Free time in Cambridge & Oxford • PLEASE NOTE: Door-to-door Laver Saver departures

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arriving by late morning. Shrewsbury is full of higgledy-piggledy streets with names you want to say out loud; a river that scoops up the town in a loop; a mix of the very old and the very new; the quirky and the one-off here’s where you will find out why you can’t copy Shrewsbury! We leave for our Cannock hotel in the mid-afternoon for our drinks reception and disco

with some of the fastest, tallest and cutest animals around. The Safari drive through will provide you with some close encounters you will never forget. The ‘African Plains’ here are home to a herd of southern white rhino, elegant giraffes, zebras, buffalo, ostrich and eland antelopes. We head home by mid-afternoon.

Day 2 – After breakfast we visit West Midlands Safari Park to get face-to-face

Includes... • 1 night dinner, bed & breakfast • Disco • Club Class coach travel • Free time in Shrewsbury • Admission to West Midlands Safari Park • PLEASE NOTE: Door-to-Door service is not included on our Laver Saver departures

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A city of culture and heritage, offering unrivalled attractions and exciting events all year round, Liverpool is a fascinating city just waiting to be explored.

Saver - Look Over London

Our great capital City is bursting with Royalty, historic gems, grand architecture and a kingdom of museums. Now you can see London like never before, take in all the sights of this magnificent place as you experience a ‘flight’ on board the London Eye and enjoy the new Emirates Air Line, a cable car where you’re always guaranteed the best views.

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‘Ferry Across the Mersey’ to Pier Head, where

Day 1 – Travelling straight to London we have included a ‘flight’ on the London Eye. This sensational experience captivates stunning views over our capital city, see what you can spot! Afterwards you are free to explore the endless attractions that London has to offer, enjoy a spot of afternoon tea in Covent Garden or catch a theatre show (not Included).

we visit The Beatles Story. This award-winning attraction is an unforgettable journey through the lives, times and music of the famous four. Go behind the scenes at Abbey Road Studios and take an underwater trip on the Yellow Submarine and discover how four young boys

Ramada Hatfield Hotel ***

from Liverpool were propelled to the dizzy heights of worldwide fame and fortune to become the greatest band of all time.

Best Western Lancashire Manor Hotel, Wigan *** This 16th century country-style manor house is located away from the town and has evolved over time into a fantastic base for our holiday. Hotel Facilities • Bar/Restaurant • Wi-Fi • 24-hour service *no passenger lift at the hotel

Renowned for its surrounding hills and the River Dee, Llangollen has something to offer every visitor. Combine tranquillity and stunning landscapes as we enjoy a train ride along the steam railway and a canal cruise whilst enjoying a cream tea.

Includes... • 1 night dinner, bed & breakfast • Club Class coach travel • Free time in Liverpool • Mersey Ferry • Admission to The Beatles Story • City Explorer ticket • PLEASE NOTE: Door-to-Door service is not included on our Laver Saver departures

Day 2 – After breakfast the coach will drop you off at Liverpool’s Albert Dock, and you will be given your City Explorer ticket. These will allow you to hop-on and hop-off at any of the 12 stops along the 1-hour open-top bus route around this fascinating city of culture. We leave for home around mid-afternoon. Route: SAVER N2/N5

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Day 2 – This morning we visit the Royal Victoria Docks with your return Emirates Air Line tickets – you will see London like you’ve never seen it before! The ticket also includes entry to the Emirates Aviation Experience, London’s newest public attraction and the first of its kind globally. Covering an area of 300 square-metres the exhibition aims to provide an insight into the operations and modern achievements of commercial air travel, utilising state-of-the-art technology, displays and flight simulators. We depart in the early afternoon, from Royal Victoria Docks, for our return journey to the Midlands.

Saver - Cosford Air Show

During your stay... Day 1 – We take you to Worcester. Probably the most famous landmark is its imposing Cathedral, but if you explore a little deeper you will discover the beautiful Fort Royal Park, one of the famous battle sites of the English Civil War, or the 12-acres of lush Perry Wood, said to be the place where Oliver Cromwell met and made his lasting pact with the devil.

Day 1 – Following your departure we arrive in Llangollen. Take a stroll along the Victoria Promenade, picnic in the Riverside Park or watch the river cascade down beneath the bridge. This afternoon we enjoy a steam train ride aboard the Llangollen Railway – to Carrog and back – and a peaceful canal cruise along the spectacular Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, whilst enjoying a cream tea on board. Day 2 – We visit Shrewsbury, a town mixed with the very old and the very new, the quirky and the one-off. Shrewsbury’s most famous son, Charles Darwin, would still recognise his home town, renowned to be one of England’s most splendid heritage towns with over 600 listed buildings.

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• 1 night dinner, bed & breakfast • Free time in London • Rides on the London Eye & Emirates Air Line • Admission to Emirates Aviation Experience • PLEASE NOTE: Door-to-Door service is not included on our Laver Saver departures Enjoy a weekend of discovery as we begin in the dominated Cathedral city of Worcester before we experience the breathtaking flying displays at the Cosford Air Show. Listen to the roaring engines and witness these magnificent WWI and WWII aircraft.

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Residents can enjoy complimentary use of the Hertfordshire Sports Village just a few minutes’ walk away. The hotel is also located opposite the Galleria Outlet shopping centre.

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Ambassador Hotel, Llandudno *** This traditional, family-run hotel is renowned for its comfort, service and friendliness. Hotel Facilities • Patisserie • Restaurant/Ambassador Bar • Lift

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Day 2 – Cosford airfield has retained the character of an old RAF base. Today it is home to the Defence College of Aeronautical Engineering as well as a branch of the RAF Museum. RAF Cosford Air Show is one of the country’s top aviation events attracting thousands of people to a day full of non-stop entertainment both in the air, with displays from a variety of aircraft, and on the ground, with hundreds of exhibits, stalls, trade stands and military demonstrations. After the show has finished we leave for home (Approx 6pm). Please note: in bad weather, planes in the air may be reduced.

Park Inn by Radisson Birmingham Walsall *** The Park Inn by Radisson Birmingham Walsall offers inviting accommodation in an ideal location. Stay comfortably at this Walsall hotel with smartly designed rooms. Hotel Facilities • Restaurant/Bar & Lounge • Fitness centre • Lift

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• 1 night dinner, bed & breakfast • Club Class coach travel • Free time in Worcester & full day at RAF Cosford Air Show • PLEASE NOTE: Door-to-Door service is not included on our Laver Saver departures

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Hotel Facilities • Brasserie • Lounge areas • Wi-Fi • Treatment rooms • Gym & sauna • Relaxation suite

Includes... • 1 night dinner, bed & breakfast • Club Class coach travel • Free time in Beverley & Scarborough • PLEASE NOTE: Door-to-Door service is not included on our Laver Saver departures

Saver – York & Bridlington During your Stay... Day 1 – Once on board we travel to York, rich in ancient history, romantic ambience and fun activities and renowned for its exquisite architecture, tangle of quaint cobbled streets, iconic York Minster and wealth of visitor attractions. Delve into the city’s vibrant café culture, take time out to enjoy some of the country’s most talented street entertainers or simply watch the world go by while sipping a drink by the river. Lunchtime and the early afternoon are yours to do as you please.

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Mercure Leeds Parkway Hotel ****

• 1 night dinner, bed & breakfast • Admissions to Blenheim & Buckingham Palaces • PLEASE NOTE: Door-to-Door service is not included on our Laver Saver departures

Nestled in the award-winning, picturesque Gold Acre Park nature reserve in the north west of Leeds, inside you’ll find a mix of contemporary décor and 1930s glamour. Hotel Facilities • Brasserie • 4 acres of gardens • Wi-Fi • Spa, pool & health club • Art Deco Ballroom

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Wrexham’s premier 4-star hotel has been designed to offer luxurious accommodation with superb amenities and service, with those extra touches to make your stay more enjoyable. Hotel Facilities • Mini Gym, Sauna, Jacuzzi • Restaurant/Bar • Lift

• 1 night dinner, bed & breakfast • Free time in Chester & Llandudno • PLEASE NOTE: Door-to-Door service is not included on our Laver Saver departures Route: SAVER N2/N5

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Day 1 – Following your local pick-up we head to Warwickshire’s Packwood House; ‘A house to dream of, a garden to dream in.’ Originally built in the 16th century its interiors have been restored between the First and Second World War. Salvaged objects and exotic pieces come together in an Edwardian style that is beautiful, homely and welcoming to all of its visitors.

Includes... Ramada Plaza Wrexham ****

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Saver - Chester & Llandudno

Day 1 – We arrive in Llandudno, filled with Victorian and Edwardian elegance and splendour, despite its modern attractions. Why not go up the Great Orme on the cable car (not included), enjoy coffee at the fantastic Summit Complex at the top and then come down on the tram. You will be rewarded with some spectacular views! This afternoon we head to our overnight hotel.

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In the heart of England you will discover a treasure trove of idyllic landscapes, countryside and beautiful places to explore and enjoy.

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Located in 65-acres of gardens and woodland, Sunningdale is set in a convenient location and boasts stylish rooms making it the perfect location for our stay.

• PLEASE NOTE: Door-to-Door service is not included on our Laver Saver departures

De Vere Sunningdale Park, Ascot ***

Day 2 – After breakfast we visit Buckingham Palace, the Queen’s official London residence. The Palace is still used for ceremonial and official occasions for the Royal Family. Join us inside as we walk through 19 ‘State Rooms’ housing some of the Royal Family’s greatest treasures, become mesmerised in the Palace ballroom and tour the Palace gardens with views of the lake.

• Free time in York & Bridlington

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Flush with charm and elegance we combine Llandudno, a much-loved seaside resort in Wales with the beautiful Roman character of Chester.

Day 2 – We travel to Chester, the city comfortably ranks for charm alongside the cities of London, York, Bath and Edinburgh. As soon as you arrive you will appreciate the city’s unique atmosphere and sense of history. Founded by the Romans over 2000-years ago, much of their influence remains and Chester’s city walls are the most complete in Britain. One of Chester’s most unique features is the two-tiered rows, which means you can shop whatever the weatherandgivesyouauniqueshoppingexperience! You are free to explore until the early afternoon, when we depart for home.

Day 1 – Following departure we make our way to Blenheim Palace, the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill. This masterpiece of 18th Century architecture is surrounded by 2,000 acres of beautiful parkland and is home to an abundance of wildlife, historical monuments and ancient woodland making it a truly memorable and fascinating day.

Day 2 – After breakfast we enjoy a good oldfashioned trip to the Yorkshire coast town of Bridlington and enjoy its peaceful award-winning promenades, sandy beaches and historic harbour. The day is then yours to do as much or as little as you like until our afternoon departure for home.

Combining the historic city of York with the popular seaside resort of Bridlington makes for an interesting weekend. Shop, sightsee and soak up the atmosphere of these completely different but charming locations

Day 2 – Today we visit the market town of Beverley. With an awe-inspiring Minster, historic buildings, cobbled streets and a small town charm, there is something for everyone.

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A weekend filled with historical discovery as we uncover the secrets of two of the most breathtaking stately homes in Britain. During your stay...

During your stay... Day 1 – Arriving in Scarborough, one of the UK’s top tourist destinations! Scarborough really does have it all; dramatic cliffs and castle headland, award-winning beaches, historic harbour, great family attractions, booming town centre and a warm Yorkshire welcome.

Hallmark Hotel, Hull **** Hallmark Hotel enjoys an enviable location, on the outskirts of Hull, the 2017 City of Culture.

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Friends of all ages are guaranteed a warm Yorkshire welcome. Covering stunning coasts and tantalising towns there is something for everyone to enjoy.

Day 2 – Today we visit Attingham Park, originally built for the first Lord Berwick in 1785, the family have owned Attingham Hall and its beautiful parkland for more than 160-years. Uncover the traces of the family story of love and neglect, admire the contrasting rooms in the ‘masculine’ and ‘feminine’ sides of the mansion, discover the tranquil space of the Walled Garden, walk through the woodlands and deer park and bring some produce home with you from the shop.

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Best Western Baron’s Court Hotel, Walsall *** The hotel building dates back to 1901, and is now run by locals, many of whom have worked there for over 30 years! This means you can look forward to a unique service that’s as full of personality as the hotel! Hotel Facilities • Bar/Restaurant • Wi-Fi • Lift

Includes... • 1 night dinner, bed & breakfast • Club Class coach travel • Admissions to Attingham & Packwood (both National Trust) • PLEASE NOTE: Door-to-Door service is not included on our Laver Saver departures

Call us on 08456 665544 or visit www.laverholidays.co.uk

OUR TERMS AND CONDITIONS: OUR TRADING CHARTER WITH YOU

No additional charge is applicable when using a debit card.

13. What happens if we change your holiday?

1. Who are we?

C. Optional Items

This Trading Charter/Booking Conditions are the standard trading conditions of Skills Motor Coaches Ltd (t/a Skills Holidays) [or Skills Travel Ltd (t/a Skills Day Out and Coachstyle) and Laver Holidays Ltd as appropriate]. Our full details and registered address are given at the end of these terms.

Where optional items form part of a holiday (such as excursion, theatre or other attraction tickets) and are purchased by us payment for such optional items is payable in the case of Day Trips at the time of booking and in the case of Packages a higher deposit may be payable. This will be advised at the time of booking. The costs of such items will not normally be refundable on cancellation by you, unless we obtain a refund from the supplier we use, and are not normally transferable.

13.1 The arrangements for your holiday will usually have been made many months in advance. Sometimes changes are unavoidable and we reserve the right to make them. Most of these changes are likely to be minor and we will do our best to keep you informed.

2. Why should I read these pages? Because it is very important. 2.1 Our Trading Charter forms a key part of our agreement with you and forms the basis of a legally binding contract between you as the lead name making the booking, anyone else in your party and us. 2.2 When you make this booking as the lead name you undertake that you have the authority to accept, and do accept, on behalf of your party the terms of these booking conditions. 2.3 Thiscontractismadesubjecttothetermsofthesebookingconditions,whicharegoverned by English Law, and the exclusive jurisdiction of the Courts of England and Wales. 2.4 These contract terms and any financial guarantees will not apply to any holiday involving any type of flight. Instead, you will be supplied with the full booking conditions of the ATOL holder arranging your holiday. Your booking agent will have a copy or alternatively you can request one prior to booking your holiday from us. 2.5 If you were unaware of this trading charter before you made your booking and you are not happy to proceed with the booking now that you have seen it, within 7 days of receiving this trading charter you will need to give us written notice of your intention not to proceed with the booking and return any documentation provided by us or the travel agent with whom you booked.Your booking will then be cancelled and your monies will be returned in full, provided you have not commenced your travel. 3. How and when do you make a contract with us? 3.1 We welcome you making contact with us in a number of ways. You can write to us, phone us, use a nominated travel agent, e-mail or visit our website. 3.2 Whichever way you contact us the contract is only made when 3.2.1 your booking is entered on to our reservation system; and 3.2.2 we issue a booking confirmation in writing via letter or email. 3.3 We will send you, or your agent (if booked via an agent), the booking confirmation within 7 working days of receipt or such earlier time as may be agreed in writing. 3.4 Please check this confirmation very carefully to ensure all the information is correct and tell us, or your agent, immediately of any errors. 4. Definitions – types of travel contract 4.1 “Day Trips” means any trip or tour where at the time of booking we intend that the duration of the tour or trip should not exceed 24 hours and we do not intend any hotel or similar sleeping accommodation to be included within the facilities offered. 4.2 “Package” means a booking of at least two of the following components, when the service covers a period of more than twenty-four hours and/or includes overnight accommodation:

• Transport

• Accommodation

• Other tourist services not ancillary to transport or accommodation and accounting for a significant part of the package.

4.3 “Holidays” includes any Day Trip or Package. 5. How is your money protected? 5.1. Packages: The Code of Conduct of the Bonded Coach Holidays Group (“BCHG”): We subscribe to the Code of Conduct of the Bonded Coach Holidays Group (“BCHG”) of the Confederation of Passenger Transport UK (“CPT”). BCHG requires a bond to be taken out to provide protection for money received for your Package in the unlikely event that a Member cannot, for financial reasons, carry out their obligations to their passengers. 5.2 Packages: BCHG Consumer Guarantee - The BCHG guarantees to bona fide customers that in the event of failure of a bona fide Member, it will:

• Wherever possible, arrange for the Package to be completed;

• Where failure occurs after a Package has begun, arrange for customers to be returned by an appropriate means of transport to their UK area of departure;

• If the Package cannot be completed as booked, to reimburse booking payments received by us, subject to taking into account and withholding an appropriate amount if any part of the Package has already been provided (including any substituted service). 5.3 Day Trips: Please note - the Code of Conduct and the Consumer Guarantee of the BCHG only applies to Packages and does not apply to Day Trips. 5.4 Credit card payments: However in the case of both Packages and Day Trips where you have booked any services using a credit card it is likely that you would have recourse against the credit card provided in the event services are not supplied in whole or in part. 6. When do I need to pay for my holiday and how much? 6.1 Deposits for Packages: At the time of booking of a Package you will need to pay a deposit for each person named on the booking. 6.2 Full payment due for Day Trips: At the time of booking you will need to pay the full amount of the day trip. 6.3 Alterations of price: We reserve the right to alter the prices of any of the holidays that we advertise. At the time of booking you will be told the current price of the holiday. 6.4 Your commitment: You can book by paying a deposit for each person named on the booking.You will be told at what point in time you will become committed to a booking. 6.5 Our commitment: We are not committed to the booking until such time as we provide you with our confirmation of booking. 6.6 Packages - Balance Due:

• For Packages our commitment is always conditional upon any balance being paid 6 calendar weeks/42 calendar days prior to your scheduled departure unless otherwise stated on your confirmation of booking (“the balance due date”).

• If you book within our balance due period you will need to pay the total Package cost at the time of your booking. • Where you use an agent, they may require you to pay them earlier than this date and will advise you separately of their balance due date. • If you do not pay the outstanding balance for your Package on or before the date when it is due we may cancel your booking and you will be required to pay the cancellation charges detailed below. • The date of cancellation will normally be the date when your confirmation in writing that you intend to cancel is received by us or 15 days after the balance due date, whichever comes first. Travel Duration

Deposit

Day Trips

Not applicable - full price payable at time of booking

Packages of 2 days or less

£30 per person

Packages of 3-8 days

£50 per person

Packages of 9 days or more

£70 per person

A. Deposits payable at booking (unless otherwise stated on confirmation of booking) B. Balance Due For Day Trips the full price is payable at the time of booking. For Packages the balance is due in full 6 calendar weeks/42 calendar days prior to your scheduled departure unless otherwise stated on your confirmation of booking. Please note an additional charge will be made on all credit card payments for deposits and balances (currently 2.5%).

7. If I use an agent who does my money belong to? Your agent will hold your deposit on your behalf until we issue a booking confirmation.The agent then holds this money on our behalf. The agent holds the balance you pay on our behalf until the date the balance is due. The agent will then forward this to us. 8. Can we change the price of your holiday after we have issued the booking confirmation? 8.1 Yes we can. However this is done only in very limited circumstances and not within 30 days of your departure. 8.2 The price of your holiday can be varied due to changes in: • Transportation costs such as fuel and/or fuel tax, ferry operator fares and tolls, embarkation or disembarkation fees at terminals; • Exchange rates applied to the particular holiday booked; or • Dues and taxes including changes in VAT or any other Government imposed charges. 8.3 In the case of any variation described above, an amount equivalent to 2% of the price of your holiday, which excludes insurance premiums and any amendment charges, will be absorbed by us. 8.4 If this means that you would have to pay an increase of more than 10% of the price of your holiday before increase, you have a choice between 2 options:Option A: You may cancel the holiday and receive a full refund of all monies paid, except for any amendment charges. We will consider an appropriate refund of insurance premiums paid to us if you can show that you are unable to transfer or reuse your policy. Should you decide to cancel for this reason, you must exercise your right to do so within 14 days from the issue date printed on your revised invoice. Option B: Alternatively, you can accept an offer of an alternative comparable holiday of equivalent or superior quality, if available, or an alternative holiday of lower quality, if available. You may then transfer payment made in respect of the original holiday to the alternative holiday. If the cost of the alternative holiday is less than the original holiday, the difference in price will be refunded. 8.5 We calculate the price of your holidays using the exchange rates quoted by the Bank of England on 16 December 2014 using the following currencies: Pound Sterling for UK and Channel Island arrangements and Euro for other arrangements. 8.6 Please note that travel arrangements are not always purchased in local currency and some apparent changes in currency exchange rates have no impact on the price of your Package due to contractual and other protections in place. 8.7 If any additional sum has been paid for your holiday under Clause 8.2 above and there is subsequently, and more than 30 days prior to your scheduled departure date, a reduction in the base costs of your holiday as a consequence of matters set out in Clause 8.2, we will refund to you that portion of the additional sum paid to reflect the reduction in base costs. 8.8 We reserve the right to increase or decrease prices of unsold holidays and insurance at any time after brochure publication as our costs change and exchange rates fluctuate, or to correct errors. Current prices of our holidays and travel insurance cover are shown on our website and are also available by telephone. Please ensure you have checked the price of any holiday and travel insurance cover you are interested in before making your booking. 9. Can I change my holiday arrangements? 9.1 After we have issued our booking confirmation we will do our best to accommodate any changes you may want to make but we cannot guarantee to do so. 9.2 Any proposed changes must be notified to us in writing or at the office at which you made your booking and must be signed by the person who signed the booking confirmation form. 9.3 If we are able to make the changes an amendment fee will be payable of £10 per booking for Day Trips and £20 per booking for all other holidays plus any additional charge for the facilities requested. 9.4 The costs of making a change increase the closer to the departure date you want to make it. Some arrangements, like particular types of tickets, cannot be changed without paying a cancellation charge of up to 100% of the cost of the ticket (see Clause 6 and 12).

13.2 If, after booking and before departure, we make a significant change to your holiday you will have the option of withdrawing from the holiday without penalty or alternatively you may transfer to another holiday without paying an administration fee. In either case we will pay you compensation according to the scale set out below. 13.3 A significant change includes (but is not limited to) a change in departure time or return time of more than 12 hours, a change of departure point, location of resort or quality of hotel, (excluding single overnight hotels on Packages where the quality of the hotel is comparable), a change of mode when crossing the Channel or, the specification of the coach. 13.4 If you withdraw from the holiday because we have made a significant change or if we have to cancel your holiday for any reason other than non-payment on the balance due date by you, we will offer you the choice of either:

• A comparable replacement holiday if available; or

• A replacement holiday of lower quality together with a refund of the price difference; or

• A full refund of the money you have paid.

13.5 When we have notified you of the changes and options available, you must tell us your decision as soon as possible and within any timescale we may need to set bearing in mind the need to safeguard the holiday arrangements of other customers. 13.6 If we have to cancel your holiday at any time, we are only liable for monies you may have paid to us at the time of cancellation and for the compensation as detailed in the scale below. 14. Scale of Compensation 14.1 We will pay you compensation for significant changes on the following scale:

11.1 You, or any member of your party, may cancel a booking at any time provided that the cancellation is made by the lead name on the booking and is communicated to us in writing via the office at which you made your original booking. 11.2 You will have to pay cancellation charges set out in the scale below to cover our estimated loss resulting from the cancellation. If you are insured against cancellation you may be able to recover the charges from your insurers. 11.3 Your cancellation will take effect from the date when we receive your written confirmation of your cancellation. You must also return any tickets or vouchers that you have received. 11.4 Please note: A reduction in room occupancy may increase the charges for the remaining passengers on the booking by the application of supplements for low occupancy of rooms. 12. Scale of Cancellation Charges Period before departure within which written notification is received Amount of cancellation charge shown as %

17.2 It is in our absolute discretion whether a child (under the age of 18) is to be accepted on our Day Trips or Packages. 17.3 If in our absolute discretion we agree to accept a child on our Day Trips or Packages:17.3.1 The child must be accompanied at all times by a full fare-paying adult either a parent or other person with parental responsibility for the child, or by an adult who has been given written permission to accompany the child by such person. 17.3.2 Infants under 2 years of age, when on a coach, must at all times sit on the lap of the accompanying adult, and must be provided by the adult with an approved restraint device which must at all times be securely fitted by the adult. 17.3.3 Children aged over 2 years but who have not yet reached 12 years or 135cm in height must be provided with a suitable child restraint by the accompanying adult. 17.4 There may be a reduction in the cost of the holiday when a child travels with an adult. Please see our brochures for details of such arrangement. Such a reduction may apply when the child is under 2 and does not occupy a coach seat of its own. 18. Coach seating 18.1 We seek to provide coach travel as described in our brochures or advertisements but we reserve the right to substitute suitable alternative arrangements and vehicles, and to vary seating configurations should this be required. 18.2 We will seek to fulfil, where possible, a passenger’s preference for a particular type of seat where this is communicated to us in writing at the time of booking. However we cannot guarantee that such a preference will be fulfilled or that passengers on the same booking will be able to sit together for the whole or part of any holiday.

• Abusive or disruptive; or

• Behaves in a way which, in our reasonable opinion, could cause

- affect their enjoyment of their holiday, or

32. Special/Additional requests

- damage to property,

32.1 If you or anyone on your booking has a special request (including dietary requirements) please tell us in writing before booking, or as soon as you are medically advised, and send us a copy of the diet.

we have the right, after reasonable consideration, to terminate your contract with us. If this happens we will have no further obligations or liability to you. 23.4 The coach driver and tour manager (and where appropriate the ship’s captain, or authorised official of other means of transport) is entitled to refuse you boarding and/ or to disembark you, if in their reasonable opinion you are unacceptably under the influence of drink or drugs or you are being violent or disruptive or are causing distress. 23.5 If you are refused boarding on the outward journey we will regard it as a cancellation by you and we will apply cancellation charges according to the scale in clause 12. If the refusal is on the return journey we have the right to terminate the contract and will have no further obligations or liability to you. 24. No smoking 24.1 We operate a strict no smoking/alcohol policy on all our coaches. 24.2 We appreciate the co-operation of smokers and remind them that frequent journey breaks are made and bookings are taken on this understanding. 25. Other restrictions

£15

8-14 days

£20

0-7 days

£25

• The holiday is cancelled because the number of persons who agreed to take it is less than the minimum number required, and you were informed of the cancellation in writing within the period indicated in the description of the holiday; or • The holiday is changed or cancelled by reason of unusual and unforeseeable circumstances beyond our control, the consequences of which could not have been avoided even if all due care had been exercised. These circumstances include for example war or threat of war, riot, civil strife, terrorist activity, industrial disputes, fire, quarantine, epidemic or health risks, natural or nuclear disasters, port and terminal closures and adverse weather conditions. 14.4 If, after departure, we need to make a change to a significant proportion of your holiday we will do our best to make suitable alternative arrangements at no extra cost to you. If it proves impossible to make suitable alternative arrangements, or if you have reasonable grounds for refusing the alternative offered, we will arrange transport back to your point of departure, or to an alternative location that we agree to. 15. What is the extent of our liability? 15.1 Your contract with us will be performed with reasonable skill and care.

15.3.2 this is caused by you or someone not connected with your holiday arrangements; or 15.3.3 this is due to unusual or unforeseen circumstances which, even with all due care, we, or our agents or suppliers, could not have anticipated or avoided; or 15.3.4 this is due to an event which we or our agents or suppliers, even with due care, could not foresee or forestall. 15.4 For claims which do not involve personal injury, illness or death, the most we will have to pay if we are liable to you is limited to the price that the person affected paid for their holiday (not including insurance premiums and amendment charges). We will only have to pay this maximum amount if everything has gone wrong and you have received no benefit from your holiday. 15.5 If you or any member of your party is killed, injured or becomes ill as a result of transport by ship, train or coach, any liability (if any) which we or any carrier may have to pay compensation is limited in line with the applicable conventions, namely the Athens Convention (applies to transport by ship), the Berne Convention (applies to transport by rail) and the Geneva Convention (applies to transport by road). You can get copies of the relevant conventions from the Internet. You should also note that these conventions may limit or remove the carrier’s liability to you and the amount which the carrier has to pay you. 15.6 If we make any payment to you or any member of your party for death, personal injury or illness, you will be asked to assign to us or our insurers the rights you may have to take action against the person or organisation responsible for causing the death, personal injury or illness and you will be obliged to cooperate with us in taking such action. 15.7 Our suppliers (such as accommodation or transport providers) have their own booking conditions or conditions of carriage, and these conditions are binding between you and the supplier. We may take the benefit of such booking conditions where any claims are brought against us. Some of these conditions may limit or remove the relevant transport provider’s or other supplier’s liability to you. You can get copies of such conditions from our offices, or the offices of the relevant supplier. 16a. What do I need to do if I wish to complain? 16.1 If you have a complaint during your holiday you should tell the driver/representative or supplier at the earliest opportunity so that they can do their utmost to resolve the problem immediately.

41 days or more

Loss of deposit

40-36 days

40%

35-22 days

60%

16.2 If they are unable to resolve the problem to your satisfaction you should complete a Holiday Report Form which is available from the driver/representative.

21-14 days

85%

16.3 If, on your return from holiday, you are dissatisfied you should write to us within 28 days. You will need to quote your booking reference number.

13 days or less

100%

16.4 If you do not tell us at the earliest opportunity about a problem giving rise to your complaint we cannot take steps to investigate and rectify it. In deciding how to respond to your complaint we will take into account the date you first drew the

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20.3 Some people may be at risk from discomfort or deep vein thrombosis (DVT) if they remain immobile on a journey for a long period of time. If you are planning to undertake a bus or coach journey of more than 3 hours you should consult your doctor if you have ever had DVT or pulmonary embolism, a family history of clotting conditions, cancer or treatment for cancer, a stroke, heart or lung disease or if you have had major surgery in the past 3 months. We reserve the right to refuse any booking in the absence of a doctor’s certificate confirming that you are fit to travel. 20.4 During the journey we will endeavour to provide comfort stops as frequently as possible. Comfort stops are necessary both for your comfort and for the health and safety of our coach drivers and employees. During these stops you are encouraged to get off the coach and walk around. Exercise reduces any discomfort which may be caused by periods of immobility. During any journey you should drink alcohol only in moderation as it leads to dehydration. 21. Disabilities and medical problems 21.1 Should you or a member of your party have any medical condition or disability that may affect your/their holiday or that of other passengers, you must provide full written details to us at the time of booking. This should include a full description of the medical condition and/or disability, of any disability aids/medical equipment you may be intending to bring on holiday and of any other matters which may be relevant to your participation in the holiday. This is so that we can advise you of the suitability of the holiday. This applies whether the booking is made on-line, in person, in writing, or by telephone. 21.2 If a particular issue is identified, we reserve the right to request a doctor’s certificate confirming that the passenger is fit for travel and reserve the right to refuse any booking or to cancel any booking in the absence of such doctor’s certificate being produced upon request. 21.3 If a passenger requires personal assistance (for example but not limited to assistance with embarking, disembarking, feeding, dressing, toileting, mobilising, stowing medical or mobility equipment) then this passenger must travel with an able bodied companion/carer and written confirmation that such assistance will be provided for the entirety of the holiday is required at the time of booking. Unfortunately coach drivers/tour managers are unable to offer such assistance. 21.4 Whilst we will make every reasonable adjustment to do so, if we are unable to accommodate the needs of a passenger or believe that the medical condition or disability of a passenger is likely to adversely affect other passengers, we reserve the right to decline or cancel the booking. 21.5 We also reserve the right to cancel any holiday and impose cancellation charges if we are not fully advised of any relevant disability or medical condition at the time the booking is made and subsequently decide that we are unable to accommodate this passenger. This applies whether we advise that we are unable to accommodate a passenger either before departure or during the holiday and if this occurs during the holiday then we will seek the additional costs in so far as we choose to return the passenger home. 21.6 Please note: Our coaches have limited accommodation space for wheelchairs. We are generally only able to accommodate either 2 folding wheelchairs or 1 folding wheelchair and 1 light dry cell motorised wheelchair/mobility scooter (weight not exceeding 15kg) per coach. You must check at the time of booking as to available space for your device and such devices can only be carried when we have confirmed our ability to carry the device on your booking confirmation. We reserve the right not to carry such devices where space has not been pre-booked. 22. Force majeure 22.1 Except where otherwise expressly stated in these booking conditions we will not be liableorpayyoucompensationwheretheperformanceofourcontractualobligations is prevented or affected (for example but not limited to delay, cancellations, change of itinerary, change of accommodation, change of transport) by “Force Majeure”. 22.2 Force Majeure means an event which we or the supplier(s) of the service(s) in question could not, even with all due care, foresee or avoid and is therefore an event beyond our or the supplier’s reasonable control. 22.3 These events include but are not limited to strikes, riots, political/civil unrest, government acts, hostilities, war, threat of war, terrorist activity or threat of terrorist activity, industrial disputes, natural or nuclear disaster, fire, flood, tornadoes, hurricanes, transportation and mechanical problems, airport closures, and severe weather conditions. 22.4 We suggest that you take out adequate travel insurance to cover such eventualities. 22.5 In the unlikely event that the performance of our contractual obligations are prevented or affected due to Force Majeure after departure, we regret we will be unable to make any refunds (unless we obtain any from our suppliers). Advice from the Foreign Office to avoid or leave a particular country may constitute Force

32.5 Any extra costs incurred must be paid to the hotel by you prior to departure from the hotel. 32.6 You should also detail any other requests, for example, low floor rooms, showers as opposed to bath, particular rooms or locations on the special requests section of the booking form or on your internet booking form. 32.7 For any booking made by telephone, you must confirm to us in writing the special request.

32.10 Please note that requests cannot be guaranteed unless we confirm on your booking confirmation that this is guaranteed.

15-28 days

14.3 If, prior to departure, we make a significant change to your holiday arrangements or cancel your holiday we will pay you compensation on the above scale unless:-

32.4 Where we think that a hotel is likely to be unable to cope with a special diet, we will tell you prior to your booking confirmation being issued so that you can exercise your right to cancel your holiday booking without charge.

26.2 You must not consume alcohol on the coach. We do not allow pets to be taken on our holidays. Registered Assistance Dogs will normally be accommodated on UK holidays but not on overseas holidays.

20.2 Further information can be obtained from your GP or from your travel agent who can provide you with the leaflet “Health Advice for Travellers” published by the Department of Health.

32.3 However please note that some hotels may not have facilities to cope with special diets and we cannot be held liable for their failure to do so.

32.8 We will pass your request to the relevant supplier but this does not necessarily mean that your request will be fulfilled.

19.2 However some hotel facilities, such as indoor or outdoor swimming pools or leisure facilities may from time to time be withdrawn or not be available for example for routine maintenance or be subject to seasonal availability.

14.2 Payment of compensation according to the scale set out above will not affect your statutory rights to claim further compensation if, in all the circumstances, you remain dissatisfied.

32.2 We will notify the hotel or hotels on your holiday.

26.1 You must not use mobile phones or other electronic devices on the coach in a manner which, in the reasonable opinion of the coach driver or tour representative, might annoy or distress other passengers or our staff. We would request that mobile phone devices only be used on the coach in the case of emergency.

£10

20.1 In countries outside the UK, standards of infrastructure, safety and hygiene may be different or lower than those to which we are accustomed in the UK. You should therefore exercise greater care for your own protection.

31.5 If you need advice or further information either you or your booking agent should contact us. 31.6 However, we cannot be held responsible whether for disappointment, distress or otherwise should you decide to travel and then find the holiday itinerary unsuitable for your own personal mobility.

29-56 days

20. Health & Safety on holiday

31.4 Not all the holidays in this brochure may be suitable for you. We want you to enjoy your holiday and will try to help you select an appropriate trip.

- distress, damage or injury to others; or

26. Pets

19.3 The provision of hotel facilities cannot therefore be guaranteed.

difficulties in taking part in excursions, embarking or disembarking or travelling on the coach or other means of transport you, must let us know at the time of your booking.

19.1 We constantly strive to offer hotels of an appropriate standard as part of our Packages.

15.3.1 this is not caused by any fault of ours or of our agents or suppliers; or

11. How can I cancel my holiday?

17.1 Our DayTrips (without accommodation) and our Packages (with accommodation) may not be suitable for children (i.e. those under the age of 18).

23.3 If you or any member of your party is

19. Hotel Facilities

10.1 You can transfer your booking to someone else (“the transferee”) provided you give us reasonable notice.

10.6 Please note: Travel insurance is not transferable and optional items specifically purchased by us for you may not be transferable.

17. Children

23.2 But you must remember that you are responsible for your behaviour and the effect it may have on others.

Nil

15.3 We do not accept responsibility for such failure, death or personal injury if

10.5 You and the transferee will each remain responsible for ensuring that the holiday is paid for by the balance due date.

23.1 We want all our customers to have a happy and carefree holiday.

More than 56 days

10. Can I transfer my booking to someone else?

10.4 You as transferor of the booking must also return any tickets or vouchers that you have received.

If we cannot resolve your complaint amicably you may request that the dispute is referred to an arbitration scheme established by the Confederation of PassengerTransport UK (CPT). Please note: this scheme does not apply to claims that arise mainly in respect of physical injury or illness or the consequences of any illness or injury.

Amount per person

9.5 Any significant alteration by you after the balance due date will be treated as a cancellation of the original booking and will be subject to the cancellation charges detailed below. A significant alteration would include a change of departure date, holiday or hotel, or number of people travelling.

10.3 We will make an administration charge of £10 per person for Day Trips and £20 per person for all other holidays for every transfer we make plus any reasonable additional costs caused by the transfer.

23. Passenger behaviour

Period before departure in which significant change is notified to you or your agent

15.2 We accept responsibility if you or any member of your party is killed or injured as a result of an activity forming part of your holiday arrangements which you booked with us before your departure; or if any part of your holiday arrangements, booked with us in the UK, is not as described in the brochure or not of a reasonable standard but only if the failure in your holiday arrangements or any death or personal injury is due to any fault on our part or that of our agents or suppliers whilst acting in the course of their employment.

10.2 The transferee must be able to satisfy all the conditions for the holiday and a change cannot normally be made later than 7 days prior to departure.

Majeure. For your safety, we will follow the advice given by the Foreign Office.

problem to the attention of our driver/representative or supplier. 16b. If I do not agree with your decision can I request arbitration?

32.9 If a request can be fulfilled you may incur an extra charge payable either to us or direct to the hotel.

33. Single Occupancy

27. Pick up point, itineraries, travel documents and passport

33.1 Single occupancy of rooms when available may be subject to a supplementary charge and this will be shown on the brochure page.

27.1 You should check with us between 7 and 14 days prior to your scheduled departure to ensurethatthedeparturepointanddeparturetimeforyourholidayhasnotbeenchanged.

33.2 Although some tours featured in our brochures have no single supplement, spaces are limited and therefore sell quickly.

27.2 You are solely responsible for ensuring that you are at the correct departure points, at the correct time, with the correct documents (including where appropriate original tickets, identification and travel documents and passport).

33.3 However, additional single rooms may be requested but will be subject to availability and a charge made by the hotel.

27.3 We cannot be held liable for any loss or expense suffered by you or your party because of the absence of such documents or your late arrival at the departure points.

Some of our hotels arrange additional entertainment. Where this is part of the holiday details are given on the respective brochure page. Where it is not specified it may still be available but is at the discretion of the hotel and is not guaranteed. It may be withdrawn if there is a lack of demand or for operational reasons.

27.4 If you are a British citizen travelling outside the United Kingdom you must have a full UK passport valid for a minimum of 6 months after your scheduled date of return. 27.5 Non-UK citizens must seek passport and visa advice from the consulates of the countries you plan to visit prior to making a booking for one of our holidays. 27.6 The name on the passport/travel document must match the name on the ticket. If someone in your party changes their name after the booking is made you must tell us immediately so that we can issue the ticket in the new name. 27.7 When you have paid the balance we will send you or your booking agent all the necessary travel labels so that you receive them in good time for your holiday. 27.8 Certain travel documents may have to be retained by us and your driver/courier will then issue them to you at the relevant time. If you lose a travel document after it has been issued to you we will require you to meet the direct cost charged by the carrier/supplier for the issue of a duplicate or replacement. 27.9 We reserve the right to modify itineraries to conform with advice and requests from the competent authorities in the United Kingdom and any other sovereign state through which the tour will operate. Included excursions are detailed on the relevant brochure page and refunds will not be made for any excursion not taken. 27.10 Optional excursions may be booked and paid for in resort but these will not form part of any Package booked with us. 27.11 Admission fees to events, shows, buildings, grounds etc. are not included in the price of the holiday unless expressly stated on the relevant brochure page. 28. What happens if you are delayed? 28.1 We do not accept liability for delay. For the avoidance of doubt, we shall endeavour to fulfil but do not guarantee:28.1.1 Departure times; 28.1.2 Arrival times; 28.1.3 Pick up times; 28.1.4 Drop-off times; or 28.1.5 Connections. 28.2 Your travel insurance may cover you for expenses caused by some delays. 28.3 In addition where you are delayed for more than 12 hours in any 24 hour period we will seek to minimise any discomfort and where possible, arrange for refreshments, meals and accommodation. 29. Do I need to take out travel insurance? 29.1 We strongly advise all our customers to take out travel insurance to cover medical and repatriation costs, personal injury, loss of baggage and cancellation charges for all holidays both within and outside the UK. 29.2 You do not need to take out our travel insurance but you should have insurance, which is at least as good as, or better than, the insurance we offer. If you do not have adequate insurance and require our assistance whilst on holiday, we reserve the right to reclaim from you any medical repatriation or other expenses which we may choose to incur on your behalf which would otherwise have been met by insurers. 29.3 We strongly recommend you obtaining a European Health Insurance Card (“EHIC”) for all holidays within the EU. 30. What assistance will you give me if things go wrong when it is not your fault? 30.1 If you, or any member of your party, suffer death, illness or injury whilst overseas arising out of an activity which does not form part of your Package travel arrangements or an excursion arranged through us in the UK, we may, at our discretion, offer advice, guidance and assistance. 30.2 Where legal action is contemplated and you want our assistance, you must obtain our written consent prior to commencement of proceedings. 30.3 Our consent will be given subject to you undertaking to assign any costs and benefits received under any relevant insurance policy to ourselves. We limit the cost of any assistance we may, in our discretion, choose to give to you and any member of your party to £5000 per party in any event.

34. Entertainment

35. Lost Property 35.1 Luggage and personal belongings are carried at all times at the owner’s sole risk and we are not responsible for any property or equipment either left on the coach (whether the coach is unattended or the coach driver is present) or lost elsewhere during your holiday. 35.2 Any items of lost property found by or handed to us will be held for a maximum period of 1 month following the date of the tour after which they will be disposed of or sold without further notice. There will be a minimum charge of £2.00 on collection of any property from our offices. If you request the return of lost property via the post, there will be a charge for postage and packaging. 36. Data Protection Act 36.1 In order to process your booking and to ensure that your travel arrangements run smoothly and meet your requirements we, and your travel agent, need to use the information you provide such as name, address, email address, any special needs/dietary requirements etc. 36.2 We take full responsibility for ensuring that proper measures are in place to protect your information. 36.2.1 We may pass the information on to companies within our group and must pass such information on to the relevant suppliers of your travel arrangements such as hotels, transport companies etc. 36.2.2 The information may also be supplied to others for example, security or credit checking companies and public authorities such as customs/immigration if required by them, or as required by law. 36.2.3 Additionally, where your holiday is outside the European Economic Area (EEA), controls on data protection in your destination may not be as strong as the legal requirements in this country. 36.2.4 Subject to the above we will not, however, pass information on to any person not responsible for part of your travel arrangements. This applies to any sensitive information that you give to us such as details of any disabilities, or dietary or religious requirements. If we cannot pass this information to the relevant suppliers, whether in the EEA or not, we cannot provide your booking. 36.2.5 In making this booking, you consent to this information being passed on to the relevant persons. 36.2.6 Please note that where information is held by your travel agent, this is subject to your agent’s own data protection policy. You are entitled to a copy of your information held by us. If you would like to see this please contact us. We retain your full contact details and other information in secure files and electronic storage facilities. We may use this information to contact you by mail, telephone or electronic means. We will provide you with details of other goods and services including those of selected third parties. If you do not wish to receive further information about products and services please write to our data controller. 37. Publication date and details This brochure was printed in the United Kingdom in August 2015 on behalf of Skills Motor Coaches Ltd (t/a Skills Holidays), Registered in England No. 00612324 whose registered office is Belgrave Business Park, Belgrave Road, Bulwell, Nottingham NG6 8LY. [or as appropriate Skills Travel Ltd (t/a Skills Day Out and Coachstyle), Registered in England No. 00546349 whose registered office is White House, Clarendon Street, Nottingham NG1 5GF. or Laver Holidays Ltd, Registered in England No. 02508494 whose registered office is c/o Skills Motor Coaches Limited, Belgrave Business Park, Belgrave Road, Bulwell, Nottingham NG6 8LY].

31. Special/Additional needs 31.1 Please note hotels may not provide adequate facilities for guests with mobility problems or who suffer from other disabilities. 31.2 Whether the holiday is within the UK or overseas you are required to notify us before you book, and to confirm in writing, if you or any member of your party has special needs or suffers from any disability (see Clause 21 above). We are keen to plan arrangements for your holiday so that special needs and requests can be accommodated as far as possible. 31.3 If you will need assistance or special facilities in the hotel, or may have

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Travel Insurance

Travel insurance is a vital aspect to booking a holiday, giving you protection against unforeseen circumstances that could otherwise spoil your holiday. It is important that you purchase travel insurance that properly covers your participation in whatever activities you may undertake at the time that you make your booking. To assist you with this, we have arranged competitive travel insurance from Travel & General Insurance Services Limited to specifically meet your needs on holiday. The schedule of cover below sets out a summary of the cover provided by our tailored insurance. Skills Travel Limited is an Appointed Representative of Travel & General Insurance Services Limited and are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, full details can be found at www.fca.org.uk.

FAQs 1) What documentation do I need to travel and will I be sent tickets? You can travel on your confirmation issued upon final balance payment. If your tour includes tickets i.e. event admissions they will be passed to you by your tour driver on the day of the event. 2) I’ve lost my holiday confirmation. How do I get a replacement? Call one of our friendly travel advisors on 0115 9770080 who will be happy to re-issue your documentation. 3) Will you send me a reminder of when my balance is due?

Standard Schedule of Cover Section 1

Cancellation charges

Travel delay

Abandonment 3

Missed departure

Excess

Per Person

£1,500

£50 (£15 Loss of deposit)

Up to £60

NIL

£50

up to 3 days

£17

up to 5 days

£21

up to 10 days

£25

£1,500 £100 (UK)

NIL

£300 (Europe)

NIL

Personal accident - Disability

£15,000

NIL

Personal accident – Death (age limits apply)

£15,000

NIL

£2,000,000

Medical expenses abroad Hospital benefit

Premiums available from £17, please contact us for a quote

Sum Insured Per Person

No. It is your responsibility to make sure your payment is made on time. Failing to do so may result in your booking being cancelled. 4) Who do I make my cheque payable to?

Per Person

Please make cheques payable to ‘Laver Holidays Ltd’. 5) If I make changes to my holiday will I be charged? Yes. We charge an administration fee for any amendments made to your booking, please see Section 9 of our Trading Charter for full details. 6) Is it compulsory to take travel insurance?

£30

It is a condition of booking that you have valid travel insurance. If you do not currently have a travel insurance policy, we do offer fully comprehensive policies (including cancellation cover), for all of our UK and Ireland, starting from only £17 per person.

Up to £450 (Europe)

NIL

7) Why do I have to pay a single supplement?

Up to £100 (UK)

NIL

£1,500

£30

Delayed baggage

£100

NIL

Personal money

£200

£30

Many of the hotels we use charge a supplement for single rooms or double rooms used for sole occupancy. Unfortunately, this is standard practice within the hotel industry. We do offer a selection of holidays which do not carry a single supplement charge; early booking is highly recommended.

Personal property

Loss of passport

£200

NIL

8) Can I reserve a seat on the coach?

Personal liability

£2,000,000

NIL

10 Legal costs & expenses

£25,000

NIL

Yes. At the time of booking you will be advised on the availability of seating. You can pick your seat, which will be allocated to you throughout the duration of your holiday. 9) How much luggage can I take?

health conditions If you are travelling within England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland or the Isles of Scilly you are not required to declare your medical conditions. However, you must be able to comply with the following:

One medium-sized suitcase per person (15kg). We do provide luggage labels so that your luggage can be quickly and clearly identified. 10) Am I able to bring my wheelchair or mobility scooter?

2. You are not travelling (a) against the advice of a medical practitioner (b) for the purpose of obtaining medical treatment (c) if you have been given a terminal prognosis

Due to limited space we can only permit two wheelchairs or one wheelchair and a lightweight (15kg or less) mobility scooter per coach. Collapsible walking frames are included in this limitation. You must reserve a space at the time of booking and this will be confirmed in correspondence. We reserve the right to not carry wheelchairs or mobility scooters that are not booked in advance. Our driver is not able to assist with the loading of scooters.

3. You are not receiving or awaiting treatment for any illness or injury as a hospital day case or inpatient as any claim arising from the illness or injury will not be covered.

11) Will there be a toilet on the coach and will there be comfort stops?

4. if you are on medication at the time of travel, your medical condition must be stable and well controlled.

Most of our coaches have toilet facilities

If your medical condition cannot comply with these terms then any claim related to that condition will not be covered.

(please see our terms & conditions for more details page 64 and 65). On most of our tours there will be a comfort stop dependent on the time and distance travelled.

1. You are not aware of any reason why the trip could be cancelled or cut short

If you are travelling outside of England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland or the Isles of Scilly: This insurance carries Health Conditions so you need to inform the Towergate Medical Screening Department of any medical condition(s) that may affect the Underwriters acceptance of your cover. If anyone to be covered by this policy or anyone upon whose health the trip depends:

Every 2-3 hours; your tour driver will be able to offer assistance. 12) Can I be picked up from my home? Yes. We offer a door to door taxi service on all tours of 3 days or more however some areas will incur an additional cost. See pages 4 and 5 for more information.

1. Has an existing or ongoing medical condition(s)?

13) Can I make requests to the hotel?

2. Is taking prescribed medication?

Yes. We will take any requests at the time of booking and pass these onto the accommodation providers who try their best to grant any special requests. Please note that special requests cannot be guaranteed. All dietary/special needs requirements must be specified at the time of booking so that the necessary arrangements can be made.

3. Has or has had any condition(s) still requiring periodic review? 4. Is awaiting any tests, treatment, investigation, referral or the results of these. If you cannot make this declaration when you take out the insurance, you must contact Towergate Medical Screening Department on 0844 892 1698.

14) Do I need a passport? For holidays to Ireland, the Isle of Man or the Channel Islands, you are required to bring valid photo ID (such as a driver’s licence or passport).

A policy document that fully defines the cover, conditions and exclusions will be sent to you with your booking confirmation.When you receive your policy, please take the time to read it carefully to ensure you understand what is and what is not covered, and that all activities that you may wish to participate in are included. If it does not meet your requirements, please returnthepolicy,proofofpremiumandanyotherrelevantdocumentationtouswithin14daysofreceiptandwewillrefundthepremiuminfull,providedyouhavenottravelledormade a claim. **FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE TERMS & CONDITIONS OF THE POLICY MAY RESULT IN COVER BEING RESTRICTED**

Any special requirements? Please call and we will do our best to help

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DATE DESTINATION

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FEBRUARY 13th 20th

Saver – Singles – Valentine’s Retreat Saver – Reunion Party Break

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Spectacular Yorkshire Dales A Taste of the English Riviera Delightful Lancashire South Coast Explorer Singles – Yorkshire Coast Easter in Sidmouth Easter in Sandown, Isle of Wight Easter Mystery Tour Easter in Shropshire Windermere Warmer

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Saver – Vibrant Liverpool Discovering the Durham Dales Scarborough, Harrogate & York Lovely Ludlow & The Welsh Borders Singles – Loch Lomond, Arran & Bute Constable & Gainsborough Country Falkirk Wheel & Edinburgh Hampton Court & The Watercress Line Perranporth & Highlights of Cornwall Singles – Snowdonia & The Mersey Saver – Chester & Llandudno

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MAY 2nd 2nd 7th 9th 12th 16th 21st 28th 30th

Ilfracombe & North Devon Yorkshire Coast ft. Scarborough Saver – Llangollen Rail & Cruise Sunny South ft. Eastbourne Sidmouth & South Devon Highlights of the Highlands Sandown, Isle of Wight Saver – Look Over London Norfolk & The Broads

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JUNE 1st 3rd 6th 7th 13th 13th 20th 20th 20th 24th 25th 27th 27th 27th

Picture Perfect Suffolk Charming Conwy County Chartwell, Leeds & Hever Loch Lomond, Glasgow & Arran Warners’ Sinah Warren 1940s The Golden Years Historic Canal Cruise Lakeland Cruising Picturesque Pembrokeshire ft. Tenby Scarborough, Harrogate & York Saver – Cosford Air Show Best UK Coastal Resort – Bournemouth Delightful Lancashire Eastbourne ft. Sussex Gardens

5 4 5 6 5 5 4 5 5 3 2 5 5 5

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JULY 3rd 4th 4th

Grand Tour of Southern Ireland A Taste of the English Riviera Isle of Man

8 5 5

45 36 24

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Saver – Llangollen Rail & Cruise North Yorkshire Moors Railway Sandown, Isle of Wight Cornish Delights ft. St Ives & Falmouth Ilfracombe & North Devon Sidmouth & South Devon Singles – Luxury in the Lowlands Norfolk & The Broads

2 4 5 5 7 6 6 4

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AUGUST 8th Warners’ Littlecote House 8th Spectacular Yorkshire Dales 12th Unique Canal Cruise 13th Saver – Blenheim & Buckingham 15th Shropshire Highlights 15th Yorkshire Highlights ft. Harrogate 15th Edinburgh Military Tattoo 20th Hastings, Eastbourne & Folkestone 20th Saver – Midland Treasures 22nd Views of London 22nd Relaxing on the Llŷn Peninsula 29th Picture Perfect Suffolk 29th Weymouth, Poole & Sidmouth

5 5 3 2 5 5 4 5 2 5 5 5 5

13 19 28 63 26 18 49 43 63 33 52 32 39

SEPTEMBER 3rd Sidmouth & South Devon 3rd Saver – Llangollen Rail & Cruise 5th Warners’ Alvaston Hall 9th Llandudno Seaside & Snowdonia 12th Holy Isle & Northumberland Coast 17th Picturesque Pembrokeshire ft. Tenby 19th A Taste of the English Riviera 19th Best UK Coastal Resort – Bournemouth 19th Sunny South ft. Eastbourne 23rd Charming Conwy County 24th Constable & Gainsborough Country

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OCTOBER 8th Saver – York & Bridlington 10th Captivating Cromer & The Broads 10th Southern Lakes & Yorkshire Dales 15th Saver – Beverley & Scarborough 17th Singles – Warwick & The Cotswolds 22nd Welsh Border Country Highlights

2 5 5 2 5 5

62 29 17 62 57 25

NOVEMBER 7th 1940s The Golden Years

Laver Saver

Laver Singles

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