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Wednesday 27 March
Buckfast Abbey
Experience Canterbury’s rich history and heritage with its world famous buildings including the magnificent cathedral. Relax and enjoy a boat trip along the River Stour or explore the array of high street and independent shops. Depart 7.30am and arrive by 11.30am approx. Depart 4.30pm and return by 8.30pm approx.
Elan Valley Tour, Wales
Friday 29 March
Thursday 28 March Enjoy a day discovering Buckfast Abbey, one of the most popular tourist attractions in Devon. It is home to a community of Benedictine monks and has a magnificent abbey, tranquil gardens, unusual shops, plus a thousand years of history to explore!
Depart 9.00am and arrive by 12.30am approx. Depart 4.00pm and return by 7.30pm approx.
Bakewell & Peak Village
Discover the beautiful reservoirs of the Elan Valley, an area of spectacular beauty and abundant wildlife in the heart of mid Wales. After a stop at the Visitor Centre, enjoy a scenic drive around the reservoirs, following the River Severn to Newtown and then home.
Monday 1 April
Visit the bustling weekly market in the quaint Derbyshire town of Bakewell perhaps most famous for its puddings! After time to browse the many stalls we head to the Peak Village Shopping Outlet to discover more shopping bargains.
Depart 9.00am and return by 7.00pm approx.
Depart 9.00am and arrive 11.15am approx. Depart 4.00pm and return by 6.15pm approx.
Greenwich, London
Shrewsbury
Tuesday 2 April Enjoy a day at this World Heritage Site, home to the National Maritime Museum, The Royal Observatory and the Queen’s House. You can also enjoy a walk along the River Thames or in Greenwich Park or browse the quirky, independent shops and street markets.
Wednesday 3 April Visit one of the finest Tudor towns in England! Situated on the River Severn, explore Shrewsbury’s narrow streets and black and white, halftimbered houses. Wednesday is market day so you can enjoy browsing the stalls and soaking up the atmosphere.
Depart 8.00am and arrive 11.30am approx. Depart 4.30pm and return by 8.00pm approx.
Depart 9.00am and arrive 10.30am approx. Depart 3.30pm and return by 5.00pm approx.
Chester
York
Thursday 4 April Dating back to Roman times, Chester has much to offer and the city retains its atmospheric main streets. Visit the Medieval, two-tiered ‘Rows’ shopping galleries, the lovely cathedral, Roman Ampitheatre and explore the city walls.
Depart 9.00am and arrive 11.30am approx. Depart 4.30pm and return by7pm approx.
Friday 5 April This magnificent city has something for everyone, from the remnants of the city walls to the iconic Minster. With great attractions including the Railway Museum, Jorvik Viking Centre, Castle Museum and York Dungeons. The choice is yours!
Depart 7.30am and arrive 11.00am approx. Depart 5.00pm and return by 8.30pm approx.
MAKING ENQUIRIES & BOOKING YOUR EXCURSIONS 4 PAY ONE PRICE – All Express Excursions have a flat fare of £17 per person. NO ADMISSION OR ATTRACTION CHARGES ARE INCLUDED. 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 on the right. ONE BOARDING POINT WITH FREE PARKING – For a quick start and 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. 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. TRAVEL IN COMFORT – All coaches used on Express Excursions will be from our top class touring fleet, equipped with air conditioning, reclining seats and toilet. NO SMOKING – Enjoy a great atmosphere! Please remember that we operate a no smoking policy on all coaches.
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ENQUIRIES – Contact our Travel Offices at Liveridge Hill, Henley-in-Arden (on the Birmingham Road, A3400 north of Henley). 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 day before departure, or up to 12 noon on a Saturday for a Monday departure. Alternatively, book online at www.johnsonscoaches.co.uk CONFIRMATION OF BOOKING – We require payment in full within 7 days of booking. We will then send you a confirmation/receipt which is also your ticket for the excursion. If payment is not received within this time, your booking will be cancelled. METHODS OF PAYMENT – Cash, cheque, debit and credit cards are acceptable. Please make cheques payable to: ‘Johnsons Coach Travel’. Please note there is a 2% charge for payments made by credit card. REDUCTIONS – There are no reductions for Senior Citizens or Children on Express Excursions. 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, subject to these conditions: (i) With more than 2 working days prior to departure you will receive a refund of £5.00 per person. (ii) With less than 2 working days notice, the £17 per person 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. UNACCOMPANIED CHILDREN – Children under the age of 15 must be accompanied by an adult of at least 18 years of age. Picture credits – Front cover: Cardiff (© www.whycardiff.com) – Tower of London (© Historic Royal Palaces) Other pages: Abergavenny (© Pauline Eccles) Bakewell (© Visit Peak District & Derbyshire) – Bristol (© WordPress.com) – Buckfast Abbey (© Flickr – Ross Elliott) – Cambridge (© Flickr – foshie) Cardiff (© www.whycardiff.com) – Chester (© Flickr – MGSpiller) – Greenwich (© Flickr – jig o’dance) – Ely (© Flickr – Brian Smithson (Old Geordie)) Lincoln (© Flickr – Lee J Haywood) – London Museums (© Flickr – xiquinhosilva) – Manchester (© Flickr – mattwi1s0n) – Salisbury (© Chris Talbot) Shrewsbury (© Flickr – sisaphus) – Stamford (© Flickr – diaper) – York (© Flickr – Toby Shuttleworth)
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Clarks Village
• One price – £17 per person for all trips!
• One boarding point – depart from our depot in Henley-in-Arden
• FREE secure parking in our car park at our depot in Henley-in-Arden
• Reserved seating so you can be sure to sit together
• A direct journey to your destination • A 15 minute comfort stop en-route
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Clarks Village, Street NEW Liverpool NEW Bristol
NEW Trafford Centre London Museums NEW Cardiff Lincoln
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Cambridge Abergavenny on market day Historic London Historic Ely Stamford on market day
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NEW Lakeside Shopping Village Thurrock Salisbury Canterbury Buckfast Abbey Elan Valley Tour
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Bakewell & Peak Village Greenwich Shrewsbury Chester York
Tuesday 19 February Visit this picturesque town in the South Eastern corner of Wales on market day and enjoy over 200 stands selling a range of goods in its indoor and outdoor markets. Make the most of your day and include a visit to one of the castles or antiquity centres.
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 or float beneath the Bridge of Sighs. In the pedestrianised streets there are delightful tea rooms and bookshops. Depart 9.00am and arrive 11.30am approx. Depart 4.30pm and return by 7.00pm approx.
Depart 9.00am and arrive 10.45am approx. Depart 3.00pm and return by 4.45pm approx.
Bristol
The Trafford Centre
Historic London
Historic Ely
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Monday 31 December Enjoy a fabulous day out exploring Bristol’s rich maritime heritage and stateof-the art attractions including an aquarium, a zoo, museums and art galleries. Or shop ‘til you drop at one of the world class shopping centres or back-street boutiques.
Depart 9.00am and arrive 11.00am approx. Depart 4.00pm and return by 6.00pm approx.
London Museums
Thursday 3 January Enjoy a day discovering London’s museums! Your dropping off point will be close to the Natural History, Science and Victoria & Albert Museums and what’s more, entrance to these museums is FREE (there may be additional charges for special exhibits).
Depart 8.00am and arrive 11.00am approx. Depart 5.00pm and return by 8.00pm approx.
Lincoln
Monday 7 January Visit one of England’s finest historic cities with its magnificent three-spired cathedral, plus Norman castle and fragments of a Roman Wall. From here cobbled streets lead to ‘Downhill’ where you will find excellent, modern shopping.
Depart 9.00am and arrive 12.00 noon approx. Depart 4.30pm and return by 7.30pm approx.
RESERVED SEATING IS PROVIDED ON ALL EXCURSIONS
Enjoy a post-Christmas day out exploring the city of Liverpool! You will be dropped off in a central location convenient for visiting many of the city’s attractions and shops. Why not make the most of your time here with a visit to the Beatles story.
Abergavenny
Depart 8.00am and arrive 11.00am approx. Depart 4.00pm and return by 7.00pm approx.
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Monday 18 February
Depart 9.00am and arrive by 11.30am approx. Depart 4.00pm and return by 6.30pm approx.
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Cambridge
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Wednesday 20 February
Make the most of the January sales by joining our day trip to the North West’s largest indoor shopping centre. With over 200 shops, 60 restaurants and cafés and a wealth of entertainment, there really is something for everyone.
Enjoy a day discovering London’s historic attractions! Your dropping off point is close to Tower Bridge, giving you fantastic access to the Tower of London, The Tower Bridge, HMS Belfast and the London Dungeon. Admission is not included.
Thursday 21 February Nestled in the Fen countryside, this small city is an ideal day out! Discover Ely’s delightful riverside area; explore the magnificent cathedral with its stained glass museum; and visit the home of its most famous resident, Oliver Cromwell.
Depart 8.30am and arrive 11.00am approx. Depart 4.00pm and return by 6.30pm approx.
Depart 8.00am and arrive 11.00am approx. Depart 5.00pm and return by 8.00pm approx.
Depart 9.00am and arrive 11.45am approx. Depart 2.45pm and return by 5.30pm approx.
Cardiff
Stamford
Lakeside Shopping Centre Monday 25 March
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Friday 4 January Our journey today takes us to Wales' Capital city – here you'll find unique attractions, top class entertainment and quality shopping – all within walking distance. The innovative architecture and fascinating historic buildings provide a great backdrop while discovering the city.
Depart 9.00am and arrive 11.30am approx. Depart 4.30pm and return by 7.00pm approx.
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Friday 22 February Visit Stamford on market day, a beautiful town situated on the River Welland in Lincolnshire. With over 600 listed buildings, the town retains its medieval street pattern and has gallows stretching across the High Street as a reminder of the town’s past.
Depart 9.00am and arrive 11.00am approx. Depart 3.00pm and return by 5.00pm approx.
Salisbury, Wiltshire
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Enjoy a day at one of Essex’s top places to shop, eat and be entertained! With over three hundred stores, thirty cafes and restaurants, a cinema and a spa all under one roof this is a great ‘all weather’ day out.
Depart 8.00am and arrive 11.00am approx. Depart 4.00pm and return by 7.00pm approx.
Tuesday 26 March Explore this historic city with its elegant black and white timbered buildings, modern shopping precinct and beautiful cathedral. On Tuesday’s Salisbury’s Charter Market is open and full of local produce as well as clothes, carpets, jewellery and haberdashery.
Depart 8.00am and arrive 11.30am approx. Depart 4.30pm and return by 8.00pm approx.
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Thursday 27 December Enjoy some post-Christmas shopping at this outlet shopping centre, home to famous brands offering quality goods straight from the factory. Fashion, home ware, books, toys and electrical goods are all here along with cafes and restaurants.
Johnsons Coaches’ Express Excursions are a fantastic way for everyone to enjoy a great day out in the school holidays. Our latest programme for Winter 2012/2013 features a departure on every weekday of the school holidays to an exciting choice of destinations. NEW for this season we have introduced trips to Bristol, Cardiff, Lakeside, Liverpool and the Trafford Centre.
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