Johnsons Express Excursions Summer 2024

Express Excursions 2024

) One Price – One Boarding Point

) Under 16’s Travel for £19pp

) Great Days Out for Everyone

) 3 NEW Exciting Excursions

) FREE Secure Parking all day at our Depot, Liveridge Hill, Henley-in-Arden

EXPRESS EXCURSIONS

We are pleased to offer our new programme for Summer 2024, which once again features departures on weekdays and Sundays during school holidays, plus selected days during term time. Please note admissions to recommended attractions are not included, but we would suggest pre-booking where necessary to avoid disappointment.

Our boarding point here at Henley-in-Arden offers FREE secure parking in our car park. Toilets and refreshments are available prior to departure. Express Excursions offer reserved seating and a direct journey to your destination, with most including a 20-minute comfort stop each way.

We include as always:

) Top Quality Service

) Top Quality Destinations

) Top Quality Drivers

) Top Quality Coaches

) Online Booking

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Planner

April

Tue 2 Camden Market

Wed 3 Buxton & The High Peaks

Thu 4 Chepstow & Wye Valley

Fri 5 London Covent Garden

Sun 7 Oxford

Mon 8 Brighton

Tue 9 Melton Mowbray

Wed 10 Wells

Fri 12 Bakewell & Matlock Bath

Sun 14 Harrogate

Thu 18 Cardiff

Fri 19 Skipton & Haworth

Sun 21 Llandudno

Mon 22 York

Thu 25 Lincoln

Fri 26 Portsmouth

Sun 28 Sidmouth

Mon 29 Chester

Tue 30 Torquay or Paignton

May

Sun 26 Sidmouth

Mon 27 Bournemouth

Tue 28 London Museums

Wed 29 Chester or Chester Zoo

Thu 30 Cambridge

Fri 31 Bath

June

Sun 2 Windsor

July

Sun 21 Exmouth

Mon 22 Salisbury

Tue 23 Blackpool

Wed 24 Wells

Thu 25 Buxton & Bakewell

Fri 26 Liverpool

Sun 28 Weymouth

Mon 29 Newark

Tue 30 Southport

Wed 31 York

August

Thu 1 Brixham

Fri 2 Bournemouth

Sun 4 Barry Island

Mon 5 Torquay or Paignton

Tue 6 Morecambe

Wed 7 Lake District – Bowness

Thu 8 London Museums

Fri 9 Oxford

Sun 11 Weston-super-Mare

Mon 12 Brighton

Tue 13 Aberystwyth

Wed 14 Cardiff

Thu 15 Portsmouth

Fri 16 Minehead

Sun 18 Sidmouth

Mon 19 Cirencester & Gloucester Quays

Tue 20 Teignmouth or Dawlish

Wed 21 Bewdley & Bridgnorth

Thu 22 Hereford & Ross-on-Wye

Fri 23 Bath

Sun 25 Barmouth

Mon 26 Poole

Tue 27 London Attractions

Wed 28 Llandudno

Thu 29 Cambridge

Fri 30 Windsor

October

Sun 20 Portsmouth

Sun 27 Harrogate

Mon 28 York

Tue 29 Oxford

Wed 30 Bury St. Edmunds

Thu 31 Windsor

November

Fri 1 Liverpool

Sun 3 Cambridge

Sun 10 London Covent Garden

Sun 17 Chester

All Excursions are in alphabetical order

Aberystwyth

Tuesday 13 Aug 2024

Depart: 7.45am

Arrive: 11.30am

Depart: 4.00pm

Return: 8.45pm

The town boasts a beautiful seafront, complete with a picturesque promenade that offers breathtaking views of Cardigan Bay. Take a trip on The Aberystwyth Cliff Railway to the summit to get the best views of this beautiful Mid Wales town.

Bakewell & Matlock Bath

Friday

12 Apr 2024

Depart: 9.00am

Arrive Bakewell: 11.00am

Depart Matlock

Bath: 4.00pm

Return: 5.45pm

Barmouth

We travel first to Bakewell, home of the famous pudding and tarts! Explore the town’s mellow stone buildings, medieval five-arched stone bridge and quaint courtyards. In the afternoon we drive on to Matlock Bath. Discover Cromford Mills, stroll along ‘lovers walk’ or take the cable car ride across the valley to the Heights of Abraham.

Sunday 25 Aug 2024

Depart 7.30am

Arrive 11.30am

Depart 4.30pm

Return 8.30pm

Barmouth boasts long, sandy beaches and a picturesque harbour, all with the backdrop of the Snowdonia National Park. Explore the high street, or step beyond and enter the alleyways of “The Rock”, the oldest part of the town. Relax with a coffee on the harbour-side, or why not take a boat trip?

Barry Island

Sunday

4 Aug 2024

Depart: 8.30am

Arrive: 11.30am

Depart: 4.30pm

Return: 7.30pm

Bath

Barry is a vibrant coastal town with a bustling High Street, gorgeous parks and the Goodsheds and Innovation Quarter –a shopping, eating and relaxing destination. Barry Island is famous for its golden beaches, family amusements, colourful beach huts and, of course, “Gavin & Stacey”.

Friday

31 May & Friday 23 Aug 2024

Depart: 8.45am

Arrive: 11.00am

Depart: 5.00pm

Return: 7.15pm

A World Heritage City, Bath is beautiful, elegant, and full of spectacular architecture and world class attractions. There are many ways to enjoy your day, explore the Royal Crescent, Pulteney Bridge, the Roman Baths and the magnificent Abbey, or perhaps hop on the sightseeing tour bus to discover everything that Bath has to offer.

Bewdley & Bridgnorth

Wednesday

21 Aug 2024

Depart: 9.30am

Arrive Bewdley: 10.45am

Depart

Bridgnorth: 4.45pm

Return: 6.15pm

Nestled in the Severn Valley is the attractive Georgian town of Bewdley, offering an attractive riverside area, an extensive range of cafes and pubs and a wealth of listed buildings to explore. We continue onwards to Bridgnorth, once one of the busiest river ports in Europe, in time for lunch.

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© Flickr –Michael Gaylard © Flickr –Industrial Wales

Blackpool

Tuesday

23 Jul 2024

Depart: 7.30am

Arrive: 11.15am

Depart: 5.00pm

Return: 8.45pm

Bournemouth

A favourite seaside destination since Victorian times. Today you have time to visit some of the many attractions Blackpool has to offer such as the iconic Blackpool Tower, world famous Tower Ballroom and the spectacular promenade and pier.

Monday

27 May & Friday

2 Aug 2024

Depart: 8.00am

Arrive: 11.30am

Depart: 4.45pm

Return: 8.15pm

Brighton

Bournemouth is one of Britain’s top resorts with clean, sandy beaches, a fine pier and an attractive, traffic-free promenade. Enjoy a walk through the award-winning gardens which run from the centre of town to the beach. The town offers plenty of shops, boutiques and restaurants.

Monday

8 Apr & Monday 12 Aug 2024

Depart: 7.30am

Arrive: 11.30am

Depart: 4.30pm

Return: 8.30pm

Brixham

Thursday 1 Aug 2024

Depart: 7.00am

Arrive: 11.15am

Depart: 4.00pm

Return: 8.15pm

Life in Brixham centres round the harbour, where the yachts, trawlers and day boats fill the pontoons, all watched over by the replica of Sir Francis Drake’s flagship, the Golden Hind. Why not explore this famous ship, learn about Brixham’s history of pirates and smugglers, or simply relax on one of Brixham’s wonderful beaches.

Bury St. Edmunds

Wednesday 30 Oct 2024

Depart: 8.30am

Arrive: 11.30am

Depart: 4.30pm

Return: 7.30pm

This beautiful market town, presided over by St. Edmundsbury Cathedral, is said to be one of the finest provincial towns in England. Elegant yellow-brick houses line the rectangular pattern of streets, complemented by the delightful Abbey Gardens.

Buxton & Bakewell

Thursday

25 Jul 2024

Depart: 9.00am

Arrive Buxton: 11.15am

Depart Bakewell: 4.30pm

Return: 6.45pm

We travel first to Buxton, home of Buxton Water, this special thermal spa town is nestled in the centre of the beautiful Peak District, surrounded by the UK’s oldest National Park. Discover a wealth of independent shops, cafes, bars and restaurants. In the afternoon, we take a scenic drive to Bakewell, home of the famous puddings and tarts!

Stylish Brighton has all the ingredients for seaside fun, from the bustling Palace Pier to a walk along the prom. Perhaps take a flight on the i360, which offers an amazing 360 degree view of Brighton. Maybe visit Sea Life and see the many creatures from sea turtles to sharks or head to Brighton Marina, the city’s waterfront shopping centre. (Admissions not included)

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© Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole Tourism

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Buxton & The High Peaks

Wednesday

3 Apr 2024

Depart: 8.30am

Arrive Buxton: 10.45am

Depart Castleton: 4.15pm

Return: 6.30pm

Cambridge

“There is no finer county in England” wrote Jane Austen in Pride and Prejudice and it is hard to argue with the Queen of romantic fiction. We commence with a visit to the Spa town of Buxton before a scenic afternoon drive over to the Visitors Centre in Castleton.

Thursday

30 May &

Sunday

3 Nov 2024

Depart: 8.30am

Arrive: 11.00am

Depart: 4.30pm

Return: 7.00pm

Cambridge is a beautiful, historic city, famous for its university and has a wealth of things to see and do. Explore the Gothic splendour of Kings’ College Chapel, float beneath the Bridge of Sighs or explore some of the other colleges. In the pedestrianised streets, there are delightful tea rooms and bookshops.

Camden Market

Tuesday

2 Apr 2024

Depart: 8.00am

Arrive: 11.00am

Depart: 4.00pm

Return: 7.00pm

Camden Market is one of London’s most popular weekend tourist attractions, offering fashion and crafts; a mix of people and foods from every corner of the world. The area has been made famous by films such as ‘Withnail & I’, pop icons ‘Madness’ & Oasis, and historic writers such as George Orwell, Mary Shelley and Charles Dickens.

Cardiff

Thursday 18 Apr & Wednesday 14 Aug 2024

Depart: 8.30am

Arrive: 11.00am

Depart: 4.30pm

Return: 7.00pm

Cardiff is a bustling, vibrant city with a picturesque Waterfront. It’s also home to the impressive Millennium Stadium, magnificent Castle and the Museum & Gallery of Wales (free admission), which is a treasure house displaying world renowned paintings.

Chepstow, Wye Valley & Ross-on-Wye

Thursday 4 Apr 2024

Depart: 8.30am

Arrive: 10.30am

Depart: 4.30pm

Return: 6.00pm

Lying on the banks of the River Wye, and protected by the 11th century castle, Chepstow was the gateway to the Forest of Dean, with a thriving port, market and shipyards. We carry on, through the Wye Valley, pausing at Tintern Abbey, to Rosson-Wye where Tudor timbered houses and shops are clustered around the 17th century sandstone Market Hall.

Chester

Monday

29 Apr & Sunday 17 Nov 2024

Depart: 8.30am

Arrive: 11.15am

Depart: 4.45pm

Return: 7.30pm

Dating back to Roman times, Chester has much to explore and the city retains its atmospheric main streets. Perhaps visit the lovely 1000 year old cathedral, founded as a Benedictine abbey in 1092. Take the time to stroll around and explore the city walls. See the ornate Eastgate Clock before visiting the unique medieval, two-tiered ‘Rows’.

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© Flickr –Martin Hesketh

© Flickr –Brendan Campbell.

Chester or Chester Zoo

Wednesday

29 May 2024

Depart: 8.45am

Arrive Chester: 11.45am

Arrive Zoo: 12.15pm

Depart Zoo: 5.00pm

Depart Chester: 5.30pm

Return: 8.30pm

There is much to explore in and around this ancient Roman stronghold. Be sure to visit the medieval two tiered ‘Rows’ shopping galleries, the lovely cathedral and the city walls. Alternatively, for those who wish to visit the world renowned Zoo, one of the UK’s largest zoos at 125 acres (51 ha), housing over 21000 animals and 500 different species, we will set you down there. (Admission not included)

Cirencester & Gloucester Quays

Monday 19 Aug 2024

Depart: 9.00am

Arrive: 10.30am

Depart: 4.30pm

Return: 6.00pm

Exmouth

Cirencester, known as the “capital of the Cotswolds”, is home to one of the oldest Charter Markets in the country, having been mentioned in the Domesday Book in 1086! Why not visit the Corinium Museum (admission not included) or St. Johns Church. In the afternoon we transfer to Gloucester Quays for some retail therapy.

Sunday 21 Jul 2024

Depart: 7.45am

Arrive: 11.30am

Depart: 5.00pm

Return: 8.45pm

Situated at the mouth of the beautiful Exe Estuary and at the very beginning of the Jurassic Coast, Exmouth is one of the most picturesque holiday resorts on the south coast. Surrounded by the beautiful Devon countryside, Exmouth is a bustling little town with a vibrant shopping centre that also hosts a wide range of leisure and entertainment facilities.

Harrogate

Sunday 14 Apr & Sunday 27 Oct 2024

Depart: 8.00am

Arrive: 11.30am

Depart: 5.00pm

Return: 8.30pm

Harrogate, North Yorkshire, is renowned for its floral beauty and elegant spa buildings. The Montpellier Quarter is a great shopping destination – crammed full of designer shops, independent boutiques, along with pavement cafes and restaurants plus a myriad of antique shops. Don’t miss a chance to call into the world-famous Bettys Tearooms.

Hereford & Ross-on-Wye

Thursday

22 Aug 2024

Depart: 9.00am

Arrive Ross-onWye: 10.15am

Depart Hereford: 4.30pm

Return: 6.00pm

We first head to Ross-on-Wye on market day, which is held in the centre of town under the imposing red sandstone 17th century Market House. In the afternoon, we make our way to Hereford. Explore Hereford’s beautiful Saxon Cathedral or browse the shops and admire the interesting buildings in the surrounding area.

Lake District – Bowness

Wednesday

7 Aug 2024

Depart: 7.30am

Arrive: 11.30am

Depart: 4.30pm

Return: 8.30pm

We visit the lakeside resort of Bowness-onWindermere, the ‘heart’ of the Lake District. Relax and enjoy the atmosphere of the town’s delightful setting or perhaps enjoy a cruise around Windermere with magnificent views of mountain scenery and secluded bays and many wooded islands. (Admission not included)

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© Destination Harrogate

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Lincoln

Thursday

25 Apr 2024

Depart: 8.30am

Arrive: 11.00am

Depart: 4.00pm

Return: 6.30pm

Liverpool

Known as a ‘city in the countryside’ Lincoln is one of England’s finest historic cities, with a magnificent three-spired cathedral. Most of the historic sites, including the cathedral, the Norman castle and fragments of the Roman Wall are ‘Uphill’. Cobbled streets lead ‘Downhill’ to excellent, modern shopping facilities.

Friday

26 Jul & Friday

1 Nov 2024

Depart: 7.45am

Arrive: 11.00am

Depart: 4.30pm

Return: 7.45pm

Llandudno

Liverpool is most famous for its shipping history and The Beatles. Perhaps take a cruise on the river Mersey or why not visit one of the many museums. With a convenient drop off between the city and the Waterfront, the day is yours to explore all areas of Liverpool. (Admissions not included)

Sunday

21 Apr &

Wednesday

28 Aug 2024

Depart: 7.45am

Arrive: 11.30am

Depart: 4.30pm

Return: 8.15pm

Llandudno is the largest resort in Wales and boasts a unique location. Lying between the western Great Orme and eastern Little Orme are two beautiful beaches, the award-winning north shore and the sand dunned west shore. Perhaps take a ride on the Great Orme Tramway and enjoy the views from the Great Orme summit or take a stroll along the longest pier in Wales.

London Attractions

Tuesday 27 Aug 2024

Depart: 7.30am

Arrive: 11.30am

Depart: 5.00pm

Return: 9.00pm

Our drop off point is close to Tower Bridge, giving you access to the Tower of London, one of the world’s most famous fortresses, home to the dazzling crown jewels. Visit the Tower Bridge Exhibition, HMS Belfast or the London Dungeon. Why not jump on the “tube” and go slightly further afield and visit other famous landmarks. (Admissions not included)

London Covent Garden

Friday 5 Apr & Sunday 10 Nov 2024

Depart: 8.00am

Arrive: 11.15am

Depart: 4.30pm

Return: 7.45pm

Covent Garden is one of London’s mostloved neighbourhoods, located in the heart of the West End. It’s a popular shopping spot, home to a wide range of world-class fashion, beauty and lifestyle stores but it’s also renowned for excellent five-star restaurants. Covent Garden is also an ideal set down point to go anywhere you want in London, just pop on the “tube”.

London Museums

Tuesday 28 May & Thursday 8 Aug 2024

Depart: 8.00am

Arrive: 11.30am

Depart: 5.30pm

Return: 9.15pm

You will be set down at a central point, convenient for the Natural History Museum, The Science Museum and the Victoria & Albert Museum. Entrance to these museums is free (there may be additional charges for special exhibitions). Take a stroll along the Serpentine in Hyde Park or treat yourself in Harrods!

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Melton Mowbray

Tuesday 9 Apr 2024

Depart: 9.30am

Arrive: 11.15am

Depart: 3.45pm

Return: 5.30pm

Minehead

Melton Mowbray, knows as ‘The rural Capital of Food’. From the famous pork pie to Stilton cheese, plus all kinds of other local award-winning produce, when you visit Melton, make sure you are ready to feast!

Friday

16 Aug 2024

Depart: 7.30am

Arrive: 11.00am

Depart: 4.30pm

Return: 8.00pm

Morecambe

Perhaps Somerset’s most famous coastal resort, Minehead is your traditional English seaside town. Situated between Exmoor and the Quantock Hills, it offers great walking for ramblers. Alternatively, take a nostalgic ride on the West Somerset Railway, visit the Blenheim Gardens Park or simply take a stroll up the promenade and enjoy fish and chips by the seaside.

Tuesday 6 Aug 2024

Depart: 7.15am

Arrive: 11.15am

Depart: 4.30pm

Return: 8.30pm

Visit the seaside resort of Morecambe, where we can stroll along the awardwinning promenade. No trip to Morecambe is complete without seeing the larger-thanlife Eric Morecambe statue against the magnificent backdrop of Morecambe Bay.

Newark

Monday 29 Jul 2024

Depart: 9.00am

Arrive: 11.00am

Depart: 4.30pm

Return: 6.30pm

Newark is a traditional market town situated alongside the river Trent, with its charming vintage and antique shops along with well-known high street brands this is a wonderful place to visit. Perhaps visit Newark Castle and Gardens and see the remaining walls of the castle. The town is also home to the National Civil War Museum. (Admissions are not included)

Oxford

Sunday 7 Apr,

Friday

9 Aug & Tuesday 29 Oct 2024

Depart: 9.15am

Arrive: 10.45am

Depart: 4.30pm

Return: 6.00pm

Poole

Oxford, famous for its university and rich history, you’ll see why it attracts film makers and TV series such as Inspector Morse and Midsomer Murders. Take a visit to Christ Church and see the grand hall that was used in Harry Potter. Perhaps visit the Ashmolean Museum or enjoy some retail therapy at Westgate Shopping Centre.

Monday

26 Aug 2024

Depart: 7.30am

Arrive: 11.15am

Depart: 4.45pm

Return: 8.30pm

Poole is a bustling tourist resort in the east of Dorset and is well known for Europe’s largest natural harbour, award winning blue flag beaches including the world famous Sandbanks Beach, a bustling quayside and a beautiful historic old town. Poole’s traditional working Quay is the gateway to its stunning harbour and islands.

Portsmouth

Friday

26 Apr,

Thursday

15 Aug &

Sunday

20 Oct 2024

Depart: 8.00am

Arrive: 11.30am

Depart: 5.00pm

Return: 8.30pm

Salisbury

With its Historic Dockyard, Spinnaker Tower and Gunwharf Quays shopping village, Portsmouth really does have something for everyone. Why not enjoy a cream tea in the Café in the Clouds, or a boat trip around the harbour, before visiting the Historic Naval Dockyard? (Admissions not included)

Monday

22 Jul 2024

Depart: 7.45am

Arrive: 10.45am

Depart: 4.00pm

Return: 7.00pm

Sidmouth

Dominated by the magnificent Medieval Cathedral, which contains the best preserved of the four surviving copies of the Magna Carta and a large mechanical clock installed in 1386 – the oldest surviving mechanical clock in Britain. Salisbury is a city to explore and enjoy with its pleasant blend of history and modern shopping centre.

Sunday

28 Apr,

Sunday

26 May &

Sunday

18 Aug 2024

Depart: 7.45am

Arrive: 11.30am

Depart: 4.45pm

Return: 8.30pm

A seaside resort ‘par excellence’, Sidmouth nestles beneath the majestic red cliffs and green hills of the sublime surrounding countryside. Pleasant walks run into the neighbouring bay or up to the tea rooms of the delightful cliff-top Connaught Gardens and of course there’s great shopping too.

Skipton & Haworth

Friday

19 Apr 2024

Depart: 7.30am

Arrive Skipton: 11.00am

Depart Haworth: 4.45pm

Return: 8.15pm

Southport

Skipton Market is unique, with a history dating back to medieval times and plays a huge part in the life of the town being located on the main High Street. Next, we continue to Haworth, home of the famous Brontë sisters, with its historic cobbled Main Street, iconic parsonage and rolling moors.

Tuesday 30 Jul 2024

Depart: 8.00am

Arrive: 11.30am

Depart: 4.30pm

Return: 8.00pm

An award-winning promenade, a traditional pier and a tree-lined boulevard complement attractive gardens, fountains, classical buildings and stylish glass-canopied shops. All of these elements combine to make this a favourite seaside resort.

Teignmouth or Dawlish

Tuesday

20 Aug 2024

Depart: 7.30am

Arrive

Teignmouth: 11.15am

Arrive Dawlish: 11.35am

Depart Dawlish: 4.30pm

Depart

Teignmouth: 4.50pm

Return: 8.00pm

A chance to visit Teignmouth; a real hidden gem – both a historic port and classic seaside resort. Situated on the north bank of the estuary mouth of the River Teign. Alternatively you have the option of continuing to Dawlish. Famous for its black swans, it is another popular seaside destination with red sandstone cliffs overlooking a sandy beach.

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Mark

–Steve Daniels © Flickr –Hornbeam Arts

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Torquay or Paignton

Monday

5 Aug 2024

Depart: 7.15am

Arrive Torquay: 11.15am

Arrive Paignton: 11.45am

Depart Paignton: 4.15pm

Depart Torquay: 4.45pm

Return: 8.45pm

Wells

Torquay is an elegant resort with palmlined promenades, beautifully manicured gardens and a lively harbour with plenty of attractions and restaurants on offer. As an alternative you can remain on the coach as we continue to the lively seaside town of Paignton. Famous for its long, sandy, paddle friendly waters and a colourful, bustling pier.

Wednesday

10 Apr & Wednesday 24 Jul 2024

Depart: 8.30am

Arrive: 11.30am

Depart: 4.30pm

Return: 7.30pm

Discover England’s smallest City! With its historic centre, magnificent cathedral, unique Vicar’s Close, moated Bishop’s Palace and fascinating Market Place, Wells has plenty to offer.

(Admission to attractions are not included and we would recommend prebooking)

Weston-super-Mare

Sunday

11 Aug 2024

Depart: 8.30am

Arrive: 10.45am

Depart: 5.00pm

Return: 7.15pm

The classic seaside destination! Westonsuper-Mare is a traditional seaside resort with attractive parks and everything else you would expect for a great day out. Perhaps visit the Grand Pier with its great selection of rides and amusements or simply stroll along the spacious level promenade enjoying the views over the channel.

Weymouth

Sunday 28 Jul 2024

Depart: 7.30am

Arrive: 11.30am

Depart: 5.00pm

Return: 9.00pm

Weymouth’s fine Georgian seafront is an impressive backdrop to the long arc of fine, golden sand. The views from the bay are spectacular, stretching across the horizon taking in the World Heritage Jurassic Coastline. Weymouth’s beautiful, safe, sandy beaches, rich heritage and spectacular coastline make it a firm favourite excursion destination.

Windsor

Sunday 2 Jun, Friday

30 Aug & Thursday

31 Oct 2024

Depart: 8.15am

Arrive: 10.30am

Depart: 4.30pm

Return: 6.45pm

York

Windsor is a town full of history and charm as you will discover when you visit. The town is dominated by Windsor Castle, family home of British Kings and Queens for over 900 years. Don’t miss The Guildhall, home to the Windsor Museum where you can learn the history of the town. (Admissions not included, pre-booking for Windsor Castle is highly recommended)

Monday 22 Apr, Wednesday

31 Jul & Monday

28 Oct 2024

Depart: 7.30am

Arrive: 11.00am

Depart: 4.30pm

Return: 8.00pm

This magnificent city has something for everyone, including the remnants of the city walls, the ‘Shambles’ and the impressive Minster. There are some great attractions including the Railway Museum, Jorvik Viking Centre, Castle Museum and York Dungeons to name but a few.

(Prebooking is highly recommended)

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www.geograph.org.uk –Anthony ONeil

Making Enquiries & Booking your Excursions

NO ADMISSION OR ATTRACTION CHARGES ARE INCLUDED

Enquiries

Contact our travel offices at Liveridge Hill, Henley-in-Arden (on the Birmingham Road, A3400 north of Henley). Or browse online at www.johnsonscoaches.co.uk

Bookings

A simple telephone call is all that is needed to secure your place. Bookings for Express Excursions may be made up to 5pm on the last working day before departure. Alternatively, book online at www.johnsonscoaches.co.uk.

Pay One Price

All Express Excursions have a flat fare of £29 per person. Under 16’s price of £19 per person.

Choose Your Seat

Choose where you would like to sit on the coach and we will confirm this when you book your excursion. Your allocated seat number will relate to the plan outlined below.

One Boarding Point with Free Parking

For a quick start and a smooth end to the day, there is just one boarding point; the car park at our premises near Henley. It is safe, secure, well-lit and you can park all day here FREE OF CHARGE!

(Car Parking is at Owners Risk).

Directions

Our premises are situated one mile north of Henley, on the A3400, travelling towards Birmingham. Upon arrival, enter via the ‘Entrance’ gateway and follow the signs for ‘Express Parking’. For passengers being dropped off and collected later, there is ample space. Post code for satnav users is B95 5QS.

Travel in Comfort

All coaches used on Express Excursions will be from our top-class touring fleet, equipped with air-conditioning, reclining seats and a toilet.

EXPRESS EXCURSIONS –BOOKING CONDITIONS

Confirmation of Booking

We require payment in full within 7 days of booking. We will then email (or post if you prefer) a confirmation/receipt which is also your ticket for the excursion. If payment is not received within this time, your booking will be cancelled. (Online bookers can print off their confirmation).

Methods of Payment

Payment can be made via debit/credit card, online or by bank transfer. If paying by cheque, please make cheques payable to ‘Johnsons (Henley) Ltd’.

Reductions

There are no reductions for Senior Citizens.

Cancellation

(a) By the company if, due to less than 20 bookings, we are forced to cancel any excursion, we reserve the right to do so up to 2 working days prior to departure. All monies paid by passengers will be refunded and following that, we shall be exempt from further liability.

(b) By the passenger you may cancel your booking at any time, however, your fare is non-refundable.

Alterations

The company reserves the right to alter or cancel any excursion listed in this brochure, or to change the size and specification of vehicle used. On occasion it may be necessary to allocate a vehicle with a larger seating capacity. When this occurs, please be advised that seat numbers may change.

Please note admissions to recommended attractions are not included but we would recommend pre-booking where necessary to avoid disappointment.

Unaccompanied Children

Children under the age of 15 must be accompanied by an adult of at least 18 years of age.

Time for a Cuppa!

Our ‘Comfort Stop’, here at our premises, is open for toilets and drinks, 24 hours a day. Our hot drinks machine serves Douwe Egberts bean coffee, PG tips leaf tea and Galaxy hot chocolate. For just £1 a cup, you can buy one to take on board with you or grab one before your journey back home.