Tally Ho Winter Brochure 2018

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Relax...we’ll take you there

UK & EUROPEAN COACH HOLIDAYS • SHORT BREAKS • DAYS OUT • CRUISES

Relax, we’ll take you there As the first mists of autumn arrive I offer you a warm welcome to our latest holiday brochure. We have had a busy summer, our booking numbers are up and we have seen strong growth in repeat bookings, these are key measures for us.

We have handpicked a selection of destinations which we believe strike a balance between top quality and good value. All our tours are accompanied by one of our tour managers, who are there to take care of every detail for you.

Travel in comfort in our luxury Pullman coaches. If you are new to coach holidays I encourage you to join us, the company is excellent and you can quickly make new friends. If you have any questions please give us a call because you will be speaking to someone with first-hand experience and a love of the business.

We look forward to welcoming you aboard.

Don McIntosh Book online before 1st October for a 5% discount on holidays in this brochure (day trips and cruises are not included in this offer and normal terms and conditions apply) Discount will be applied when your booking is confirmed. Discount subject to availability.

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UK & EUROPEAN COACH HOLIDAYS • SHORT BREAKS • DAYS OUT • CRUISES

INTRODUCTION

Book with confidence When you book with Tally Ho you’ll know that your booking is fully protected. Here are the important legal bits: Tally Ho are members of the Bonded Coach Holiday Group of the Confederation of Passenger Transport UK Ltd. All coach package holidays in this brochure are subject to the Bonded Coach Holidays Group Trading Charter.

This means that your holiday payment is protected. A copy of the charter is available at our office, on our website and in any event will be sent with your booking confirmation.

Our Fred Olsen cruise holidays are ABTA bonded through Greatdays Holidays Ltd and we act as agents on their behalf.

You can book online with confidence knowing your payment is secure through our on line booking system SAGEPAY which uses 3D secure authentication, an additional fraud prevention scheme.

Travel insurance is a vital aspect to booking a holiday, giving you protection against unforeseen circumstances that could otherwise spoil your holiday.

We have arranged a scheme with specialists Travel & General Insurance Services Limited who are fully authorised and regulated by the FCA (firm reference number 304788) full details of which can be found on the FCA website www. fca.org.uk.

Please call Travel & General on 020 3794 2954 for a quote. www.tallyhoholidays.co.uk 01548 854067 or 01752 893480 Station Yard, Kingsbridge TQ7 1ES

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Contents

Fred Olsen Cruises 4

Pick up points 4 Holidays October Liverpool & The Terracotta Warriors 5

National Memorial Arboretum 5 November York Christmas Festival 6

London’s famous Waldorf Hotel 7

Holly & Ivy in Kent 8 December Bruges Christmas Market 9

Carols by Candlelight London 10

Le Weekend France 10

Christmas in Dorset 11 January Strictly Come Dancing 12

Warner, Hayling Island & Mary Rose 13 February Oxford Weekend 14

Cornish All Inclusive 15 March Mountbatten Festival of Music 16

& The Royal Albert Hall

Bath Thermae Spa Weekend 17

Ludlow & Ironbridge 18 April Dancing on Ice 12

Dutch Bulbfields Cruise 19

Sandringham & Norfolk Broads 20 May Belfast & Giants Causeway 21

RHS Spring Festival Malvern 22

Brittany, France 23 June London & Highgate Cemetery 24

Lake District & Mountain Goat 25

North Yorkshire & Whitby 26 July Cambridge, Bletchley Park & Duxford 27

Isles of Scilly 28

Skipton & Settle to Carlisle Railway 29

BBC Countryfile Live & Oxford 30 August Kent Hidden Gardens 31

Buckingham Palace & 32

Chelsea Pensioners Septenber Tales of The Thames 33

DAY TRIPS – SEPTEMBER TO APRIL 34-35

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We pick up direct from your door to board at Southampton, taking care of your Great Torrington luggage. Here is just a small selection of cruises, please contact us if you are interested in cruising to a different location.

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Wednesday 31st July 2019 Cruising to the Heart of the Baltic for 14 nights on the Braemar Saturday 14th September 2019 Cruising to the Heart of Seville & Bordeaux for 13 nights on the Braemar A377 Thursday 24th October 2019 Crediton Spanish City A386 Discovery for 15 nights on the Balmoral

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We have a network of local pick-up points for our holidays, taking you meet the coach and then we’ll be on our way A386straight to Dartmoor Moretonhampstead Park – really easy! HomeNational pick-ups for holidays are also available at a modest charge. We use a small feeder vehicle to pickA38you up and A380 take you to the coach. Please ask for more details.

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Exmouth

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Totnes

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Dartmouth Modbury

Wembury Pick up points for day trips and holidays

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LAST CHANCE INTRODUCTION TO BOOK

LIVERPOOL & THE TERRACOTTA WARRIORS Saturday 6th to Tuesday 9th October 2018

4 DAYS

£329

PER PERSON* DBB

For over 2,000 years, an army of life-sized terracotta warriors secretly guarded the tomb of China’s First Emperor, Qin Shi Huang. On show in the UK for just 6 months, don’t miss your chance to discover the mysteries of this vanished empire. Then fast forward 2,000 years and tour the places associated with ‘the fab four’ the band that took the pop world by storm.

The Richmond Hotel, Liverpool ★★★★.

NATIONAL MEMORIAL ARBORETUM Thursday 11th to Sunday 14th October 2018

Linger in thought in this amazing 150-acre site, a living and spiritually uplifting tribute to those who have served and continue to serve our country. The Arboretum is an evolving, maturing woodland landscape with over 50,000 trees telling stories of military exploits from across the world. Visit the city of Lichfield and the RAF Museum at Cosford with 70 international aircraft housed within giant wartime hangars.

4 DAYS

£299

Telford Hotel & Golf Resort ★★★★.

PER PERSON* DBB

*Prices are per person based on two sharing a twin/double room. Please contact us for detailed itineraries and single supplements.

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HOLIDAY

4 DAYS

£289 ITINERARY: ■■ Friday We depart from Devon to make our way to York, arriving at our hotel in time for dinner.

■■ Saturday A free day to enjoy the York Christmas Festival which centres on the St Nicholas Fair but stretches across the city’s various markets and rambling streets.

■■ Sunday After breakfast you have another free day to explore this great city.

You might like to visit some of York’s great attractions such as the stunning York Minster or the National Rail Museum before you head back to the hotel for dinner.

■■ Monday After a full English breakfast we return home to Devon.

Included 3 nights dinner, bed, full English breakfast and coach travel.

PER PERSON*

YORK CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL Friday 16th to Monday 19th November 2018

Very few cities in England are able to boast such an exciting festive mix of heritage and culture. Stroll through the Snickleways of York, take in a gallery or museum, browse the bustling shopping streets or visit the stunning York Minster, which took 250 years to build, between 1220 and 1472.

A highlight of our pre-Christmas break is the traditional St Nicholas Fair when the city’s historic streets are lined with quaint chalets selling locally-made handcrafted gifts.

Throughout the town there are festive experiences to be enjoyed including the Yorkshire Yuletide Village at the famous Shambles Market.

Queens Hotel, York HH Situated on the bank of the River Ouse, our hotel is in the heart of the city, within easy walking distance of York Minister and the National Rail Museum and ideally located for the city centre’s festivities.

*Price based on two sharing twin/ double Standard room.

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DINNER AT THE £165 PER WALDORF HOTEL, PERSON* LONDON Sunday 25th to Monday 26th November 2018

Lap up the luxury at London’s famous Waldorf Hotel, steeped in Edwardian tradition your stay at one of London’s iconic hotels is sure to be an experience to write home about. The hotel’s fabulous West End location places London at your fingertips with many of the city’s top attractions within walking distance or just a quick tube ride away - perhaps Covent Garden, the National Gallery or the British Museum. After a busy day exploring the sights of London you can relax and enjoy a delicious three course dinner, served in the grand setting of the Waldorf’s Homage Grand Salon.

Waldorf Hilton Hotel HHHH Treat yourself to some old-world charm at the Waldorf, a hotel established in 1908 by William Waldorf Astor, and wrap yourself in the grandeur and style of the Roaring Twenties.

ITINERARY: ■■ Sunday We travel to London, checking in to the Waldorf at around lunchtime. You’ll then have the afternoon free to explore this great city at your leisure. Nearby sights and attractions include Covent Garden, Somerset House and The British Museum which is just a 15 minute walk (or a short cab ride) away. In the evening enjoy dinner, served in the opulent setting of the Waldorf’s Homage Grand Salon.

■■ Monday After a full English buffet breakfast you have more free time to sightsee, do some Christmas shopping, or just enjoy the city’s Christmas decorations. We’ll head back to Devon midafternoon.

Included 1 night bed, full English breakfast, three course dinner at the Waldorf Hotel and coach travel. *Price based on two sharing twin/ double room.

Single supplement £75pp.

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HOLIDAYS

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ITINERARY: ■■ Monday We travel to our hotel in Folkestone, where we enjoy a three course candle-lit dinner.

■■ Tuesday Visit to Hythe and Rye, with cheese and wine tasting, seasonal three course candle-lit dinner ■■ Wednesday Explore the cobbled streets and hidden gems of the cathedral city of Canterbury, famous for the Canterbury Tales. Traditional three course Christmas dinner tonight, followed by live entertainment.

■■ Thursday Visit Royal Tunbridge Wells a historic town named for its natural spring and the patronage of Queen Victoria. Farewell three course dinner tonight, followed by live entertainment.

■■ Friday After a full English breakfast we return home to Devon.

Included 4 nights dinner, bed and full English breakfast, coach travel and wine tasting.

HOLLY & IVY IN KENT

£325 PER PERSON*

Monday 26th to Friday 30th November 2018

Join us as we enter the festive spirit on this friendly and entertaining winter break. The moment you arrive the scene will be set with a welcome warming glass of mulled wine before a three course candle-lit dinner. We’ll explore the nearby City of Canterbury and Royal Tunbridge Wells. We also take a scenic drive to the pretty towns of Hythe and Rye followed by a tour and cheese and wine tasting at Chapel Down Winery.

Burlington Hotel, Folkestone HHHH This traditional Victorian hotel with lovely spacious rooms is set in leafy gardens overlooking the Leas Promenade just a short walk from the centre of Folkestone. Recently upgraded to a Best Western Plus.

*Price based on two sharing twin/double room.

Single supplement £71pp.

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HOLIDAYS

5 DAYS

BRUGES CHRISTMAS MARKETS

£489 PER PERSON*

Thursday 6th to Monday 10th December 2018

Of all of the continent’s Christmas Markets, Bruges is one of the most famous; the pretty medieval streets are lined with stalls selling gifts seasonal delights and the air is full of the warm spicy scent of gluhwein. Known as the Venice of the North, Bruges is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe and its festivities bring the streets alive with sparkly lights and music. We’ll also cross into France to visit Lille and explore the old quarter, a tangle of cobbled streets filled with boutiques, jewellers and antique shops.

Hotel Portinari HHHH A boutique family-run hotel with all the best of modern comforts in a historic building on T Zand, Bruge’s central square, just a stone’s throw from many of the city’s top attractions.

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ITINERARY: ■■ T hursday Travel via the Eurotunnel to Bruges, the Venice of the North.

■■ Friday A full day to enjoy medieval Bruges, host to one of the most famous Christmas Markets in Belgium, offering the best of Christmas gifts and treats.

■■ Saturday Today we travel over the border to Lille in France, where the streets of Vieux Lille are filled with another delightful Christmas Market.

■■ Sunday A free day to explore the beauty of Bruges. T Zand Square is close to many of the city’s attractions including the traditional Vismarkt (fishmarket) and the Lace Museum ■■ Monday After breakfast we make our way home via the CalaisFolkestone Eurotunnel.

Included 4 nights, bed and continental breakfast, coach travel and Eurotunnel crossings. *Price based on two sharing twin/double room.

Single supplement £147pp.

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CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT Friday 14th to Sunday 16th December 2018

3 DAYS

Enjoy Carols by Candlelight in Central Hall, a stunning Grade II listed building opposite Westminster Abbey.

£279

PER PERSON*

An exquisite concert of carols, seasonal readings and festive classics, staged in full 18th Century costume, and all in a festive candlelit setting.

Staying at the Holiday Inn, Kensington High Street ★★★★ you’ll find lots of festive treats on your doorstep. *Price based on 2 sharing twin/ double room.

LE WEEKEND FRANÇAIS Friday 14th to Sunday 16th December 2018

Tally Ho’s famous ‘Le Weekend’ includes two overnight crossings with cabin on board Brittany Ferries. Explore the city of Quimper, the cultural heart of Brittany; browse the market and shops or sit with a glass of wine and enjoy a taste of the French atmosphere.

We’ll stop off at the hyper-market on the way back to Roscoff. *Price based on 2 sharing a 2-berth cabin. Prices available for single travellers and upgrade for 2 sharing 4 berth cabin

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2 NIGHTS

£129

PER PERSON*

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HOLIDAYS

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CHRISTMAS IN DORSET

£529 PER PERSON*

Sunday 23rd to Thursday 27th December 2018

We return to the lovely Marsham Court in Bournemouth for a relaxing and friendly Christmas by the sea. Enjoy the spectacular views looking out over Bournemouth’s pier and the Dorset coastline beyond. Venture out into Bournemouth and you’ll find the incredible Christmas Tree Wonderland Trail in the Lower Gardens and around the town.

The hospitality in this welcoming hotel is well worth returning for. You’ll be well looked after and entertained by carol singing and festive party games including bingo, charity racing and guess the weight of the Christmas cake.

Marsham Court Hotel, Bournemouth HHH A delightful and relaxing family run hotel on the seafront, near the town centre and shops.

Contemporary style and traditional seaside ambience at its very best.

Book online: www.tallyhoholidays.co.uk

ITINERARY: ■■ Sunday We travel to our hotel in Bournemouth. Welcome drinks reception followed by dinner with entertainment.

■■ Monday Christmas Eve Festive buffet lunch and dinner with entertainment. Explore Bournemouth or enjoy a walk along the beach.

■■ Tuesday Christmas Day Lunch and an evening Gala Buffet Dinner with entertainment.

■■ Wednesday Boxing Day buffet luncheon. Afternoon fun and games followed by a themed evening dinner with entertainment.

■■ Thursday After a full English breakfast, we return home to Devon.

Included 4 nights dinner, bed, full English breakfast, three lunches and coach travel. *Price based on two sharing twin/double room. Sea view on request £80 per room.

Single supplement £80pp. There will be no Driver or Tour Manager staying with the group; the hotel staff will be on hand to help with any enquiries.

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STRICTLY COME DANCING Saturday 19th to Sunday 20th January 2019

Enjoy a fab-u-lous start to 2019 as this annual spectacle returns to Birmingham’s Barclaycard Arena.

The stars of Strictly’s 2018 season will dazzle with amazing dances, spins, sequins and glamour! Staying at the stylish Jury’s Inn ★★★ in the city centre.

2 DAYS

£175

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*£175 PER PERSON Child U12 £125

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DANCING ON ICE Friday 12th to Saturday 13th April 2019

2 DAYS

£185

PER PERSON* B&B

Enjoy the skills and drama of the Dancing on Ice Live UK Tour in Birmingham, starring the legendary Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean.

Staying at the city centre Jury’s Inn ★★★ we’re just 150 metres from the ice show venue and minutes from city centre attractions. *£185 PER PERSON Child U12 £135

*Price based on two sharing a twin/double room. **Tour dates and ticket prices have yet to be released, so details and price may change.

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5 DAYS

£275 PER PERSON*

WARNER, HAYLING ISLAND & THE MARY ROSE Monday 28th January to Friday 1st February 2019

Soak up the leisurely luxury of a Warner Holiday on Hayling Island, an exclusive inlet reached by a causeway from the Hampshire coast. You’ll have plenty of time for relaxation, activities and entertainment , but we’ll also head to Portsmouth to visit the newly opened Mary Rose museum, the favourite ship of HenryVIII or visit the nearby Gunwharf Quay discount shopping centre to find some bargains.

Warner’s Sinah Warren Hotel HHHH Surrounded by gorgeous gardens and the fresh sea air, the hotel has many leisure activities for you to enjoy. There’s live music and entertainment every night, and the excellent restaurant, The Driftwood, caters for all tastes.

Book online: www.tallyhoholidays.co.uk

ITINERARY: ■■ Monday Leaving Devon we make our way to Sinah Warren arriving for a welcome tour followed by dinner.

■■ Tuesday After a full English breakfast you have the day to enjoy the hotel’s facilities and activities. Take a dip in the pool, stroll through historic gardens or enjoy tennis, yoga or snooker. Three course dinner followed by evening entertainment.

■■ Wednesday Visit the Mary Rose Museum and browse the discount stores at Gunwharf Quay before we return to the hotel for dinner.

■■ Thursday A free day to enjoy the hotel and its activities, so relax and unwind in the historic surroundings and beautiful gardens.

■■ Friday After breakfast we make our way home to Devon.

Included 4 nights dinner, bed and full English breakfast, coach travel and entrance to Mary Rose Museum. There will be no Tour Manager on this trip. *Price based on two sharing twin/double standard room. Room upgrades available.

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ITINERARY: ■■ Sunday Travel to Welford Park, the setting of ‘The Great British Bakeoff’ with the famous display of snowdrops carpeting 5 acres of beech wood alongside the River Lambourn.

■■ Monday Free day to explore the beautiful historic city of Oxford. Oxford University is made up of 38 independent colleges, including the magnificent Christ Church and Wadham College.

Why not take a walking tour to explore and find out more about Oxford University’s history, architecture and traditions and its colleges, dining halls, chapels, cloisters and quadrangles.

Including afternoon cream tea.

■■ Tuesday After a full English breakfast you have the morning free for sightseeing or shopping before we head back to Devon.

Included 2 nights dinner, bed and full English breakfast, afternoon cream tea, visit to Welford Park and all coach travel. * Price based on two sharing twin/double room.

Twin Privilege room £32 per room. Single supplement £22pp.

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OXFORD WEEKEND

£265 PER PERSON*

Sunday 3rd to Tuesday 5th February 2019

Soak up the atmosphere in this beautiful historic city, with its famous skyline of ‘dreaming spires’.

Our lovely hotel is in the heart of the city, with lots to explore right on your doorstep. You could take a walking tour around the University’s famous colleges or visit one of the city’s many famous museums: the Ashmolean Museum, the Pitt Rivers Museum or the Museum of Oxford. We’ll also visit beautiful Welford Park, famous for being the setting of ‘The Great British Bakeoff’ and for its wonderful spring displays of snowdrops.

Mercure Oxford Eastgate Towngate HHHH A stunning 4-star city-centre hotel, ideally placed for a walk around the city. The 17th century building has recently been refurbished but has kept its rich heritage and culture, as enjoyed by J.R.R Tolkien and C.S Lewis amongst others.

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£309

CORNISH* ALL INCLUSIVE

PER PERSON*

Monday 11th to Friday 15th February 2019

The best of Cornish hospitality awaits you on this full-board* break based at Newquay’s lovely Esplanade Hotel. Relax and enjoy the hotel’s leisure and entertainment. Explore the county’s capital city, Truro, the lively maritime town of Falmouth and the charming fishing port of Padstow. Experience St Ives famous quality of light, reflected by the sparkling sands and ocean beyond, and discover the art it continues to inspire. Why not visit the recently expanded Tate Gallery and discover the work of the famous 20th century artists who thrived in the artistic heart of Cornwall. This holiday includes lunch and entertainment.

Esplanade Hotel, Fistral Beach, Newquay HHH A picturesque and contemporary hotel overlooking the world famous Fistral Beach, the Esplanade is a special place where you can relax and enjoy a week of entertainment.

The hotel offers stunning views over Cornwall’s dramatic coastline.

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ITINERARY: ■■ Monday Head to Newquay stopping at Kernow Mill en route. Cream tea on arrival at the hotel and time to relax before dinner is served.

■■ Tuesday After lunch we travel to Truro the UK’s most southerly city and a vibrant cultural centre with impressive architecture and fabulous shopping.

■■ Wednesday Head to St Ives for the day to explore the town that has inspired generations of artists.

■■ Thursday Visit the maritime town of Falmouth, overlooking the beautiful Fal Estuary.

■■ Friday Return to Devon calling at Padstow, a charming working fishing port and famous foodie destination.

Included* Welcome Cornish Cream Tea, 4 nights dinner, bed and full Cornish breakfast, free bar 18.00 to 21.00hrs (selected brands only), packed or hot lunches (except arrival/departure days) all coach travel and day trips to Falmouth, St Ives & Truro. *Price based on two sharing twin/double standard room.

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£259 ITINERARY: ■■ F riday We travel to London, with a stop off at historic Windsor where you will have free time to sightsee or shop before we continue to our hotel arriving later that afternoon/ early evening.

■■ Saturday A free day to explore London, then in the evening we travel to the Royal Albert Hall to enjoy the concert of the Massed Bands of Her Majesty’s Royal Marines.

■■ Sunday After a leisurely breakfast we make our way back to the Royal Albert Hall for a guided ‘Grand Tour’ of this breath-taking auditorium. Later that afternoon we return home to Devon Included 2 nights bed and full English breakfast , Grand tour of the Royal Albert Hall, tickets for evening performance of the Mountbatten Festival of Music, all coach travel * Price based on two sharing twin/double room. Single supplement £109.50pp

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MOUNTBATTEN FESTIVAL OF MUSIC Friday 15th to Sunday 17th March 2019

The Massed Bands of the Royal Marines have performed at the Royal Albert Hall for over 40 years. Originally these concerts were given in commemoration of Sir Malcolm Sargent who, for some 20 years, was the Honorary Musical Advisor to the Royal Marines Band Service. Following the death of Earl Mountbatten of Burma, who was Life Colonel Commandant Royal Marines, the concerts were renamed in 1980. The link with Sir Malcolm Sargent continues through the charity, CLIC Sargent, which together with Royal Navy and Royal Marines charities, is the principal beneficiary of the money raised by these concerts.

Guoman Tower Hotel, London HHHH This imposing modern hotel near Tower Bridge and the Tower of London takes its name from two of the capital’s most celebrated and defining landmarks. This hotel is in an excellent location with nearby links to Tower Hill tube station and bus services into town. A trip on the Thames will take you past The Tower of London, Tower Bridge, HMS Belfast, Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, the Tate Modern, the London Eye and the Houses of Parliament.

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BATH THERMAE SPA WEEKEND

£145 PER PERSON*

Sunday 10th to Monday 11th March 2019

Explore the rich history of Bath, voted one of the most beautiful cities in the UK and a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site. Pamper yourself at the Thermae Bath Spa bathing in Britain’s only naturally warm, mineral-rich waters just as the Celts and Romans did over 2000 years ago.

Thermae combines the best of the historic spa with contemporary design and facilities including a selection of relaxing spa treatments. Enjoy spectacular views over the City and surrounding hills from the naturally warm, mineral-rich waters of the rooftop pool.

Hilton Bath City HHHH Hilton Bath City Hotel offers breathtaking views of River Avon and is only a short walk from Thermae Bath Spa, Roman Baths, Royal Crescent and the Jane Austen Centre. The city’s fabulous designer and independent shops are also on your doorstep.

ITINERARY: ■■ Sunday Arrive in Bath around midday with free time to explore and dine at your leisure in one of Bath’s many restaurants.

■■ Monday After a full English breakfast enjoy a two hour spa session at Thermae Bath Spa, relaxing in the naturally warm, mineral-rich waters.

Enjoy spectacular views over the City of Bath and surrounding hills from the roof-top open-air pool and enjoy this modern spa’s rejuvenating facilities including Minerva Bath, Roman Steam Room, the Georgian Steam Room, the invigorating Ice Chamber, the Celestial Relaxation Room and then enjoy a delicious meal or snack and drinks at Springs Café Restaurant (not included). In the afternoon we head back to Devon.

Included 1 night bed and full English breakfast two-hour spa session at Bath Thermae Spa (additional hour available for £10) all coach travel. Optional spa treatments are available to book – please ask for details. * Price based on two sharing twin/double room. Single supplement £30pp.

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ITINERARY: ■■ Monday Travel to our hotel via the scenic Wye Valley, stopping to explore Hereford City, birth place of Nell Gwyn.

■■ Tuesday Visit to the world famous Morgan Motor Company which has been making exciting sports cars for over 100 years. Free time to explore Great Malvern.

■■ Wednesday After breakfast we will take you to Ludlow where you can enjoy the weekly street market.

■■ Thursday Visit to Ironbridge, the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution and site of the first ever cast-iron bridge.

■■ Friday Depart for Devon, with a stop at the Ludlow Food Centre for a talk and tasting of the local produce.

Included 4 nights dinner, bed and full English breakfast, Morgan Car Factory tour, entrance to Ironbridge Museums, talk and tasting at Ludlow Food Centre and all coach travel. * Price based on two sharing twin/double room. First 4 singles £60pp supplement.

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£359

LUDLOW, IRONBRIDGE & MORGAN CAR FACTORY

PER PERSON*

Monday 25th to Friday 29th March 2019

You’ll love Ludlow for its heritage, architecture and its wonderful food. The town and our delightful hotel are the perfect base for exploring the area’s highlights.

We’ll visit the Morgan Car Factory to see the making of these unique sports cars, blending charisma, quality of traditional craftsmanship and latest cutting edge technology. Explore the Ironbridge Gorge Museum, established in 1967 to preserve and interpret the stories of the Industrial Revolution across a six square mile site overlooked by the iconic Iron Bridge over the Severn.

Telford Hotel & Golf Resort, Q Hotels HHHH This modern 4 star hotel overlooks Ironbridge Gorge and boasts an award winning, state of the art health club which includes an indoor heated swimming pool, sauna and steam room. The 1779 restaurant serves a modern British menu, offering fine wines and beers and then after dinner you can enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of The Gorge Bar or retire to the terrace with great views of the Ironbridge Gorge and the golf courses 18th hole.

Book now: call 01548 854067 or 01752 893480

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7 DAYS

£765 PER PERSON*

CRUISE INTO THE HEART OF THE DUTCH BULBFIELDS Wednesday 10th to Tuesday 16th April 2019

This is the most relaxing way to explore the heart of Holland as we gently cruise in traditional style through the countryside, visiting towns and cities along the way as we head to see the famous Dutch bulbfields in springtime. The Keukenhof Gardens, known as the Garden of Europe, are celebrated as the world’s largest flower gardens with wonderful displays as over 7 million bulbs of 800 varieties of tulips burst into bloom. Meandering through Holland’s waterways we’ll visit historic towns of Zaanse Schans, Hoorn and Alkmaar as well as the capital city where you really can celebrate spring with ‘tulips from Amsterdam’.

MV Esmeralda, Holland HHH, This modern and comfortable cruising vessel is decorated in the traditional Dutch style.

Novotel, Ypres HHH, In the heart of the old town a short walk to the Menen Gate.

Book online: www.tallyhoholidays.co.uk

ITINERARY: ■■ Wednesday Travel to our Ypres hotel, via the Dover/Calais ferry.

■■ Thursday Visit Ypres before we travel to Zaandam to board our ship.

■■ Friday A morning visit to the Dutch village of Zaanse Schans and a free afternoon in Amsterdam before dinner on board.

■■ Saturday Morning free in Amsterdam then we cruise to Hoorn with 17th century merchant houses and a bustling waterfront.

■■ Sunday Cruise to Alkmaar with time to explore the city before a farewell dinner on board.

■■ Monday Disembark the MS Esmeralda and travel to the Keukenhof Gardens for the day before returning to Ypres for our final night.

■■ Tuesday We leave the continent and return to Devon.

Included 4 nights dinner, bed and breakfast, evening entertainment on MS Esmeralda with 3 lunches. Overnight B&B in Novotel Ypres each way. Keukenhof entrance, coach travel, ferry crossings. *Price based on two sharing twin berth.standard room.

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ITINERARY: ■■ Monday travel to our hotel near Norwich, arriving with time to unpack and relax before dinner.

■■ Tuesday Explore the City of Norwich.

With over 1500 historic buildings it is the most complete medieval city in Britain.

■■ Wednesday Visit Sandringham – the much loved Christmas retreat of Her Majesty the Queen. A museum contains Royal vehicles, rare ceramics, photographs and memorabilia and there is a medieval church to explore.

■■ Thursday Enjoy a nostalgic journey along Bure Valley Railway, Norfolk’s longest narrow gauge railway, which runs between the historic market town of Aylsham and bustling town of Wroxham.

Free time in Wroxham followed by an afternoon cruise on the beautiful Norfolk Broads.

■■ Friday After a full English breakfast we make our way home to Devon.

Included 4 nights dinner, bed and full English breakfast, entrance to Sandringham and trip on Bure Valley Steam Railway and cruise, all coach travel. *Price based on two sharing twin/double room.

First 6 singles £77pp supplement.

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£429 PER PERSON*

SANDRINGHAM & THE NORFOLK BROADS Monday 29th April to Friday 3th May 2019

Discover the delights of the Norfolk Broads, a national park laced with waterways and studded with charming towns and villages. The historic City of Norwich has 33 medieval churches, stunning examples of Tudor buildings and wealthy merchants’ houses to explore. A world away from city life, Sandringham is set within 24 acres of peaceful gardens and has been the private home of four generations of the Royal Family. “Dear old Sandringham, the place I love better than anywhere in the world.” (King George V). Explore this delightful county, by steam, by waterways and by royal history.

Q Hotels - Dunston Hall Hotel HHHH A lovingly restored Elizabethan-style mansion set amongst 150 acres of stunning wooded Norfolk parkland with spacious bedrooms and a health club with pool and sauna for you to enjoy.

Book now: call 01548 854067 or 01752 893480

HOLIDAYS © Failte Ireland

7 DAYS

£805 PER PERSON*

BELFAST & THE GIANTS CAUSEWAY

Monday 6th to Sunday 12th May 2019

Northern Ireland and its capital city, Belfast are packed with fascinating history and tremendous character. Our first ‘must-see’ is the coastal landscape of the Giant’s Causeway where basalt stone columns created by volcanic eruptions over 60 million years ago were, as legend would have it, the stepping stones built by a giant.

No trip to Belfast would be complete without a visit to Titanic Belfast where you can uncover the facts, myths and legends surrounding RMS Titanic, the world’s most famous ship, and the many other great ships built in the city’s famous Harland and Wolff shipyard.

Stormont Hotel, Belfast HHHH Just minutes away from Belfast City Centre, adjacent to the Parliament Buildings and overlooking the beautiful grounds of the Stormont Estate, enjoy this hotel’s superb facilities and exceptional Northern Irish hospitality.

Maldron Hotel, Wexford HHH A modern and spacious hotel for our overnight stops.

Book online: www.tallyhoholidays.co.uk

ITINERARY: ■■ Monday Ferry from Fishguard to Rosslare, then onwards to our overnight hotel in Wexford ■■ Tuesday On to Belfast via the National Irish Stud at Kildare.

■■ Wednesday A full day in Belfast with a guided half-day tour and a visit to Titanic Belfast visitor centre.

■■ Thursday Travel the stunning coastal route to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Giant’s Causeway via the fishing town of Carnlough.

■■ Friday A free day. Hop on a bus to Belfast city centre or visit the adjacent Parliament Building and Stormont Estate.

■■ Saturday Return to Wexford, stopping at the beautiful Powerscourt House & Gardens.

■■ Sunday Catch the morning ferry from Rosslare to Fishguard and return to Devon.

Included 6 nights dinner, bed and full Irish breakfast, ½ day tour of Belfast, entrance to Irish National Stud, Powerscourt House & Gardens, Giants Causeway (NT), Titanic Belfast all coach travel and ferry crossings. *Price based on two sharing twin/double.

Single supplement £186pp.

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HOLIDAYS © RHS Malvern spring flower Show

2 DAYS

£179 ITINERARY: ■■ Friday Visit Sudeley Castle & Gardens - a 1,200 acre estate with ten lovingly restored gardens complementing the elegance and tranquillity of the castle and its ruins. The award-winning gardens containing many fascinating treasures from ancient Roman times to the present day.

We continue our journey to our hotel in Brockworth with time to relax before dinner.

■■ Saturday After breakfast we travel to Malvern to spend the day at the RHS Malvern Spring Festival at the Three Counties Showground, in a beautiful setting framed by the picturesque Malvern Hills. Later that afternoon we make our way home to Devon Included 1 night dinner, bed and full English breakfast, ticket for the RHS Spring Festival and entrance to Sudeley Castle & Gardens, all coach travel.

PER PERSON*

RHS SPRING FESTIVAL, MALVERN Friday 10th to Saturday 11th May 2019

Flowers, food, crafts and family fun come together at RHS annual Spring Festival at the Three Counties Showground against the beautiful backdrop of the Malvern Hills. From RHS Gold Medal winning show gardens to top quality specialist exhibitors in the beautiful Floral Marquee, there is no better place for gardeners to discover summer inspiration and enjoy a great day out.

Enjoy a walk around the show gardens, gather inspiration from exhibitors and garden designers alike, and get hints and tips from a range of talks and demonstrations at this fantastic early season show.

Cheltenham Chase Hotel, Brockworth HHHH With a stylish contemporary interior this fine hotel, close to Cheltenham’s famous racecourse, features a fantastic spa, swimming pool and Cotswolds views - the perfect ingredients for a relaxing break.

*Price based on two sharing twin/double room.

Single supplement £28pp.

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6 DAYS

BRITTANY, FRANCE

£549

Thursday 16th to Tuesday 21st May 2019

For many centuries Brittany was independent from France and held close connections to Britain and its Celtic western fringes, earning its name ‘Petit Bretagne’. Explore the distinct Breton culture from its art and history to its delicious galettes (pancakes). This tour takes in the very best of Brittany with visits to Pont Aven, the artists’ town where Paul Gauguin painted many of his famous canvases, the cathedral city of Quimper with its lively Grand Marche and the villages of Benodet and Fouesnant. Our Concarneau hotel is in an ideal location for exploring the quaint ‘ville close’ walled town as well as glorious scenic walks.

Hotel de l’Ocean, Concarneau HHH Enjoy warm hospitality, good Breton cuisine and panoramic views across the sea. Only a 4-minute walk from the beach and the old town the hotel also has an outdoor heated swimming pool and jacuzzi.

ITINERARY:

PER PERSON* ■■ Thursday Overnight ferry from

Plymouth to Roscoff (meals not included).

■■ Friday Arrive in Roscoff town in time for breakfast, with a few hours to explore. Stop at Ergue-Gaberic for a visit to the rustic cider farm for a tour and tasting. Travel to Concarneau.

■■ Saturday visit the cathedral city of Quimper on market day.

■■ Sunday A day to relax and explore the old town of Concarneau.

■■ Monday Scenic tour of Finistère stopping in Bénodet, Fouesnant, and Pont Aven.

■■ Tuesday After a leisurely breakfast we head home, stopping at the hypermarket in Morlaix and catching the late afternoon ferry to Plymouth.

Included 4 nights dinner, bed and continental breakfast at hotel, return ferry (cabin outbound), welcome drink in Concarneau, visits to cider farm and Quimper, scenic tour of Finistere, all coach travel. *Price based on two sharing twin/double room.

Single supplement £162pp.

Book online: www.tallyhoholidays.co.uk

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HOLIDAYS © Historic Royal Palaces

4 DAYS

£389 PER PERSON*

ITINERARY: ■■ Thursday Travel to London stopping at the historical town of Windsor with time to visit Windsor Castle or shop. Arrive at the Tower Hotel late afternoon/early evening.

■■ Friday Guided tour of Highgate Cemetery (some paths are steep).

■■ Saturday Visit the Tower of London. Arriving early to witness the Military Guard escort the Chief Yeoman Warder to open the gates for all the visitors waiting outside! Afternoon free to explore London using your 24 hour river cruise ticket.

■■ Sunday Use your 24 hour ticket to visit Greenwich or Westminster.

Late in the afternoon we return to Devon.

Included 3 nights bed and full English breakfast, visit to Windsor, walking tour at Highgate, entrance to Tower of London, 24 hour hopon-hop-off river cruise ticket, all coach travel.

LONDON, HIGHGATE CEMETERY & TOWER OF LONDON Thursday 6th to Sunday 9th June 2019

Discover new city secrets on this Tally Ho London break.

Cemeteries may not be your cup of tea but it is worth making an exception to see Highgate. 170,000 people are buried here and packed with some of the finest funerary architecture in the country, it is the resting place for Karl Marx, Patrick Caulfield, George Eliot and Max Wall. Our visit to the Tower of London is a bit unusual too as we meet the Yeoman Warder before we head into the tower to discover almost 1,000 years of history at this iconic UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Guoman Tower Hotel, London HHHH Our favourite London hotel is in a great location, nestled between the River Thames and St Katherine’s Dock and alongside Tower Bridge and the Tower of London, ideal for exploring the city’s sights.

*Price based on two sharing twin/double room.

Single supplement £172pp.

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5 DAYS

£489 PER PERSON*

LAKE DISTRICT & THE MOUNTAIN GOAT Monday 10th to Friday 14th June 2019

Board the ‘Mountain Goat’ minibus and discover the magnificent scenery of the Lakeland Fells, reaching places that our Tally Ho coach cannot reach. You’ll travel over the spectacular high mountain passes of Hardknott and Wrynose to Wastwater, through beautiful valleys, seeing waterfalls and traditional Lakeland villages. There will be plenty of stops to admire the scenery and take photographs. Explore the Lakes from the water too, as we board the Ullswater Steam Boat and cruise around one of England’s most beautiful lakes. We’ll visit the historic village of Grasmere where you can sample the legendary Grasmere Gingerbread!

The Skiddaw Hotel HHH Ideally located in the middle of Keswick and surrounded by picturesque lakes and mountains. Cosy rooms of a very high standard and a full Cumbrian breakfast to start the day!

ITINERARY: ■■ Monday Travel to Keswick with comfort stops en route.

■■ Tuesday Board the ‘Mountain Goat’ minibus for a tour of the Western Lakes travelling over the spectacular high mountain passes of Hardknott and Wrynose to Wastwater.

■■ Wednesday Travel to Pooley Bridge to board the Ullswater Steam Boats and explore Lake District’s second largest lake. Tour by coach through the Kirkstone Pass stopping in Grasmere home of the legendary Grasmere Gingerbread.

■■ Thursday Free day to explore Keswick - today is market day in this pretty town.

■■ Friday After a full Cumbrian breakfast we return home to Devon.

Included 4 nights dinner, bed and full Cumbrian breakfast, trip on board Ullswater Steam Boat, scenic coach tour, guided day trip on the Mountain Goat, coach travel. *Price based on two sharing twin/double room.

First 5 singles no supplement.

Book online: www.tallyhoholidays.co.uk

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HOLIDAYS © Richard Burdon

ITINERARY: ■■ Sunday We travel to our hotel in Guisborough ■■ Monday We begin the day with a spectacular ride through Bilsdale - ‘Little Switzerland’, to Helmsley.

Continue past Ampleforth and Byland Abbey to Kilburn, with a visit to the Mousey Thomson Visitor Centre.

■■ Tuesday Danby and the Danby Moors Centre. Board the North Yorkshire Moors Railway for an 18-mile steam train journey across the moors.

■■ Wednesday Visit Saltburn-by-theSea. Picturesque tour along the coast to Loftus, Staithes, Sandsend and Whitby.

■■ Thursday After a full Yorkshire breakfast we return to Devon Included 4 nights dinner, bed and full Yorkshire breakfast, scenic drives through the Moors and along the coast, visit to Helmsley, the Mousey Thomson Visitor Centre and Danby and a ride on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway and coach travel.

5 DAYS

NORTH YORKSHIRE & WHITBY

£469 PER PERSON*

Sunday 23rd to Thursday 27th June 2019

Discover the rich heritage and dramatic scenery of the North York Moors National Park and experience a landscape shared by stunning moorland, ancient abbeys and picturesque villages. Where medieval monks built abbeys - and business empires – as rich as any in Europe among the quiet dales. Sandwiched between beautiful North Yorkshire moorland and the North Sea is a very special 26-mile strip of heritage coastline, brimming with maritime curiosities, from quirky fishing villages to the beaches and the working harbour of Whitby, a seafarers haven, bursting with character.

Gisborough Hall Hotel HHHH Nestled on the edge of the North York Moors and dating back to the 19th century, this stunning former baronial home offers a pleasing combination of original country house grandeur and modern facilities.

*Price based on two sharing twin/ double room. Single supplement £120pp.

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HOLIDAYS © Shaun Armstrong

5 DAYS

£479

CAMBRIDGE, PER PERSON* BLETCHLEY PARK & DUXFORD Monday 1st to Friday 5th July 2019

Visit the home of WW2’s heroic code-breakers at Bletchley Park, a heritage site and now a vibrant visitor attraction. Explore the WW2 Codebreaking Huts and Blocks and marvel at the achievements of the Codebreakers whose work is said to have helped shorten the war by two years. Nearby Cambridge University is where a young Stephen Hawking studied for his PhD in Astrophysics. On a guided tour we will visit Cambridge’s oldest college, Peterhouse, and King’s College, once attended by Alan Turing, the ‘father’ of theoretical computer science and one of Bletchley’s famous code-breakers.

Cambridge Belfry Hotel HHHH This modern 4 star hotel is just 8 miles from Cambridge and is in a tranquil setting, overlooking a lake. The hotel has stylish, spacious rooms, an indoor swimming pool, gym, tennis court and spa.

ITINERARY: ■■ Monday Travel to our hotel.

■■ Tuesday A full day’s visit to Britain’s best kept secret, Bletchley Park, home of the machines that broke the Enigma code.

■■ Wednesday 2-hour guided walking tour of Cambridge University.

Lunch at The Eagle, a 14th century pub with its famous ceiling inscribed with signatures of RAF pilots who fought during WW2. A relaxing 45 minute ‘Chauffeur Punt’ along the River Cam. ■■ Thursday Visit Imperial War Museum Duxford to see the B-52 and Concorde and famous WW2 classics, including the Spitfire, Lancaster and Tiger Moth.

Afternoon free to explore the City of Cambridge.

■■ Friday Return home to Devon.

Included 4 nights dinner, bed and full English breakfast, entrance to Bletchley Park and IWM Duxford, lunch at The Eagle, punt on the Cam, 2 hour walking tour of Cambridge and coach travel. *Price based on two sharing twin/double room. First 6 singles £100pp supplement.

Book online: www.tallyhoholidays.co.uk

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5 DAYS

ITINERARY: ■■ Monday Travel to Penzance and board the Scillonian passenger ferry to St Mary’s. Arriving at lunchtime with time to explore before dinner.

■■ Tuesday to Thursday 1 day guided walking tour of Tresco and Abbey Gardens and 2 free days to explore at your leisure.

■■ Friday You have the day free before catching the late afternoon ferry back to Penzance for your Tally Ho return to Devon.

■■ The guided tour involves a lot of walking, sometimes over rough terrain. Off Island tours are subject to tidal and weather conditions and the itinerary is subject to change or cancellation.

Included 4 nights dinner, bed and full English breakfast, full day guided walking tour of Tresco, entrance to Abbey Gardens, return ferry on Scillionian III and coach travel to/from Penzance.

£649

ISLES OF SCILLY

PER PERSON*

Monday 22th to Friday 26th July 2019

Outstandingly beautiful, uncrowded and unspoilt, the Isles of Scilly lie just off the Cornish Coast but are a world apart in every way. The islands are easy to explore independently, by ferry and on foot, but included in your holiday is a guided Tour of Tresco and the famous Abbey Gardens. Tresco is the second largest of the islands and a subtropical gem with everything from dramatic rocky outcrops and romantic castle ruins, to secluded sandy beaches. The Abbey Gardens are a horticultural paradise with more than 20,000 exotic plants from all corners of the globe, thriving in the Scillies famously mild climate.

The Atlantic, St Marys HHH A lovely hotel on the beautiful seafront of Hugh Town on St Mary’s, just 1 minute walk from the beach and 5 minutes from the quay for ferries to the neighbouring islands.

*Price based on two sharing twin/double standard room.

Sea View rooms £40pppn.

No single rooms available.

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5 DAYS © SCRDC

£435 PER PERSON*

SKIPTON, SETTLE TO CARLISLE RAILWAY & EMMERDALE STUDIOS Monday 29th July to Friday 2nd August 2019

Discover the behind-the-scenes secrets, gripping stories and spectacular stunts of Yorkshire’s favourite soap at the Emmerdale Studio Experience in Leeds and lunch like a local at the original Woolpack Inn in the village of Esholt, where the original series was filmed. Explore more of the north’s rich heritage with a trip on one of the world’s great rail journeys from Skipton to Settle and Carlisle, passing over the 24 arches of the famous Ribblehead Viaduct and enjoying beautiful views of the Lakeland fells.

Rendezvous Hotel, Skipton HHH Enjoy the best of Yorkshire hospitality in a great location, alongside the famous Leeds Liverpool Canal, and less than a mile from the centre of the market town of Skipton, ‘Gateway to the Dales’.

ITINERARY: ■■ Monday Travel to our hotel in the beautiful market town of Skipton, on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales National Park.

■■ Tuesday Catch the Settle to Carlisle Railway, one of the World’s greatest railway journeys.

■■ Wednesday A day to explore Skipton, starting with a 60 minute whistle stop canal barge tour discovering the canals history, followed by free time.

■■ Thursday Visit to the Emmerdale Studio Experience in Leeds followed by lunch at the original ‘Woolpack Inn’.

■■ Friday After a full Yorkshire breakfast we return to Devon.

Included 4 nights dinner, bed and full Yorkshire breakfast, canal trip, tour of the Emmerdale Studios, lunch at the Woolpack Inn and Settle to Carlisle Railway trip and coach travel. *Price based on two sharing twin/ double room.

First 4 singles £100pp supplement.

Book online: www.tallyhoholidays.co.uk

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2 DAYS

ITINERARY: ■■ Wednesday We travel to our hotel with an afternoon in the University city of Oxford.

■■ Thursday A day at BBC Countryfile Live in the beautiful grounds of Blenheim Palace. It’s one of the biggest and most exciting outdoor events of the year, featuring everything from fantastic live arena shows, amazing animal and livestock displays, food demonstrations, lots of fantastic family fun and the BBC stars sharing their enthusiasm for Britain’s rural life. We return home to Devon early evening.

Included 1 night dinner, bed and full English breakfast, entrance to BBC Countryfile live and all coach travel. *Price based on two sharing twin/double room.

Single supplement £25pp

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£149

PER PERSON* DBB

BBC COUNTRYFILE LIVE & OXFORD Wednesday 31st July to Thursday 1st August 2019

“ We like to think it’s the best country fair in the world.” John Craven Now in its fourth year, BBC Countryfile Live returns to Blenheim Palace to bring the very best of the countryside over four amazing days. Set in 100 acres of beautiful parkland, this great value group day out creates a unique visitor experience packed with content reflective of the Countryfile programme. Watch live arena shows, rare breed and farm machinery displays, discover British wildlife and get stuck into outdoor activities. Have a go at fishing or 4x4 off-road driving. Pick up tips from cooking demonstrations. Enjoy talks and debates on hot countryside topics or craft workshops. We start our break with a visit to Oxford, the ‘city of dreaming spires’ before we head to our luxury hotel.

The Doubletree by Hilton HHHH This award winning 4 star hotel, famous for its golfing heritage, is set in 17 acres of beautiful grounds, just 8 miles from the historic centre of Oxford. Rooms at this hotel have recently been refurbished and are set around two pretty courtyards and you can also relax in the luxury indoor swimming pool and spa.

Book now: call 01548 854067 or 01752 893480

HOLIDAYS © Stuart Render

5 DAYS

£499 PER PERSON*

KENT’S HIDDEN GARDENS

Monday 5th to Friday 9th August 2019

Explore Kent, the ‘Garden of England’, touring some of its finest gardens and prettiest villages.

We start with an exclusive tour of Godinton House and Gardens discovering 600 years of history and exploring the walled garden, rose garden and Italian garden. Another of Kent’s hidden gems is Riverhill Himalayan Gardens, created by John Rogers, a founding member of the RHS. Today, four generations later, the Rogers family and their staff continue to tell Riverhill’s fascinating story; its links to the Himalayas, Darwin and the great plant hunters. Castles, steam trains and more beautiful gardens combine to show you Kent at its very best.

Mercure Maidstone Great Danes HHHH This hotel, located in the heart of the Garden of England, is neighbour to the majestic Leeds Castle and set in 26 acres of private grounds in the heart of the beautiful Kent Countryside.

ITINERARY: ■■ Monday Travel to our hotel near Maidstone with comfort stops en route.

■■ Tuesday Visit to Godinton House & Gardens, lunch time stop and guided walk through the ‘chocolate box’ village of Chilham and an exclusive visit to the Jacobean Chilham Castle.

■■ Wednesday Riverhill Himalayan Gardens and the National Trust’s Ightham Mote, a 14th century medieval moated manor house surrounded by beautiful gardens.

■■ Thursday Travel to the market town of Tenterden to join the steam-hauled Kent & East Sussex Railway. Visit to Great Dixter House & Gardens followed by wine-tasting at Chapel Down Winery.

■■ Friday Return home to Devon.

Included 4 nights dinner, bed and full English breakfast, entrance to Godinton, Chilham Castle, Riverhill, Ightham Mote (NT), rail journey, wine tasting and coach travel. *Price based on two sharing twin/ double room. First 5 singles £65pp.

Book online: www.tallyhoholidays.co.uk

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ITINERARY: ■■ Thursday We travel to London stopping at Richmond for a tour of the Poppy Factory, then travel to our city centre hotel.

■■ Friday Tour of the home of the Chelsea Pensioners at the Royal Hospital, Chelsea. The Infirmary Café will be open for lunch or drinks after the tour. Afternoon tour of the Bank of England.

■■ Saturday Visit Buckingham Palace to view the nineteen magnificent State Rooms, used extensively by the Royal Family for ceremonial occasions. Return home to Devon.

Included 2 nights bed and full English breakfast, Richmond Poppy factory, guided tours of the Royal Hospital Chelsea and the Bank of England, entrance to Buckingham Palace and coach travel. *Price based on two sharing twin/double room.

Single supplement £121pp.

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BUCKINGHAM 3 DAYS PALACE & £259 CHELSEA PER PERSON* PENSIONERS Thursday 29th to Saturday 31st August 2019

Buckingham Palace is of course a ‘must-see’ but this Tally Ho trip to London has so much more to offer. Visit the factory that makes 36 million poppies a year for the Royal British Legion’s annual commemorations; a registered charity it employs disabled veterans across England and Wales.

Discover the camaraderie and heritage of the famous Chelsea Pensioners at their Royal Hospital home in Chelsea. Feel the weight of a real gold bar at the Bank of England Museum and discover the history of the UK’s money from the bank’s founding in 1694 to the latest polymer banknotes.

Guoman Tower Hotel, London HHHH Our favourite hotel is nestled between the River Thames and St Katherine’s Dock, alongside Tower Bridge and the Tower of London and ideally located for transport, attractions and dining out.

Book now: call 01548 854067 or 01752 893480

HOLIDAYS © Visit Britain

4 DAYS

£389

TALES OF THE THAMES

PER PERSON*

Friday 6th to Monday 9th September 2019

Boarding the first stage of our river cruise at the picturesque market town of Abingdon, your first sight of the ‘dreaming spires’ of Oxford will be from the water, passing the Oxford University Inter-College Regatta course and the magnificent Nuneham House. Cruising slowly through beautiful countryside, our second Thames cruise is from Reading to the famous Royal Regatta town of Henley, passing opulent riverside properties along the way including Park Place and Holme Park. The third and final cruise is from Kew to Westminster Pier, with iconic riverside views every mile of the way.

The Oxford Belfry, Nr Thame HHHH Set in 17 acres of beautiful grounds just 8 miles from the historic centre of Oxford. The rooms are set around two peaceful courtyards.

Guoman Tower Hotel, London HHHH Nestled between the River Thames and St Katherine’s Dock – the perfect city-centre, riverside location.

ITINERARY: ■■ Friday Cruise from Christ Church Meadows in Oxford to the picturesque market town of Abingdon before heading to the Belfry in time for dinner.​ ■■ Saturday Cruise from Caversham Bridge in Reading to the bustling town of Henley. Time to explore Henley-On-Thames.

■■ Sunday Board our final cruise from Kew to Westminster Pier.

Time to explore the area around Westminster before checking into our London hotel. Evening free to dine or visit the theatre.

■■ Monday Free time in Knightsbridge where you can visit the national Museums or shop at Harrods before we return to Devon.

Included 2 nights dinner, bed and full English breakfast at The Oxford Belfry, 1 night bed and full English breakfast at the Guoman Tower Hotel, three river cruises and coach travel. *Price based on two sharing a twin/ double room.

Single supplement £100pp.

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DAY TRIPS

Weds 19th September 2018

EXETER CANAL CRUISE & CREAM TEA

35

£

inc

Sail on the oldest working shipping canal in Europe! Through two manually operated locks at Turf Locks and Double Locks.

Tues 25th September 2018

WARHORSE VALLEY & CREAM TEA

31

£

inc

Lose yourself in the idyllic landscapes, rich history and beauty of War Horse Valley with cream tea.

Wed 10th October 2018

GOOSEY FAIR

18

£

The annual Goose Fair in Tavistock dates back to the early 12th Century, Market traders selling their wares and providing entertainment.

Sat 3rd November 2018

BRIDGWATER CARNIVAL

A magnificent spectacle, featuring a parade of illuminated floats takes to the streets of Bridgwater.

30

£

© Peter J Nicholls

Photography

Tues 13th November 2018

£25 inc £16

TAVISTOCK & COTEHELE GARLAND

NT

Shopping in Tavistock, with a visit to view the 60ft famous Christmas garland using thousands of flowers grown on the estate.

Sun 2nd December 2018

BATH CHRISTMAS MARKET

32

£

Discover the Magic of Bath at Christmas, with over 200 twinkling chalets spread out across the picturesque Georgian streets of Bath selling handmade and local Christmas gifts.

Wed 12th December 2018

CHRISTMAS LUNCH AT THE CAFÉ ON THE GREEN

34

£

inc

Widecombe on the Moor. 3 course Christmas lunch, with a visit to Dartington Cider Press.

Sat 15th December 2018 Weds 31st October 2018

CLARKS VILLAGE OR WELLS

An outlet shopping village in Street, with over 90 designer & high street brands offering up to 60% off high street prices.

26

£

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EDEN, FESTIVAL OF LIGHT & SOUND

£32

inc senior

£28 child

An unforgettable display of dramatic lazer light, live music and colour, in and around the Biomes.

Tues 8th January 2019

PANTO, DICK WHITTINGTON

£29.50 inc senior

Join Dick Whittington (and his trusty cat) as he seeks fame, fortune and happiness journeying to become the Lord Mayor of London.

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DAY TRIPS

Weds 16th January 2019

TIM PEAKE’S SPACECRAFT TOUR, CARDIFF

35

£

© British Aerospace

inc

A virtual reality experience in the Soyuz capsule that brought Tim Peake home from space.

Sun 27th January 2019

SUNDAY CARVERY & EXETER

Shopping in Exeter followed by a delicious carvery £31.50 at the Brend Exeter inc Hotel.

Wed 6th February 2019

16

IKEA OR EXETER

£

Visit the new Ikea store or spend the day in Exeter

£42

Tues 5th March 2019

inc guided tour

AEROSPACE BRISTOL

or Cribbs Causeway Step aboard Concorde Alpha Foxtrot, the last to be built and to fly £ .50 at this newly opened museum.

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Sat 16th March 2019

22

SIDMOUTH DAFFODIL DAY

£

Hundreds of thousands of bulbs have been planted around the town since the 1990s.

Sat 30th March 2019

Sun 17 February 2019

£21 SNOWDROPS AT inc PENCARROW HOUSE

INTERNATIONAL ANTIQUE FAIR Shepton Mallet or Glastonbury

34

£

Visit Kernow Mill and then on to Pencarrow House to wonder amongst the carpets of snowdrops.

One of the largest antiques fairs in the country, or visit the mystic town of Glastonbury.

Wed 20th February 2019

Tues 9th April 2019

HARRY POTTER STUDIO TOUR

Experience Stunning costumes, breathtakingly detailed sets and intricate props at the Warner studios Leavesden.

inc

or Glastonbury

SCENIC COAST TOUR

29

£

20

£

Dawlish & Teignmouth Enjoy a scenic drive along the South coast in Springtime.

Thur 25th April 2019

BODMIN £38 inc RAILWAY & JAMAICA INN

Adult

£75

Child U15

Visit to the Smugglers Museum at this famous Inn, followed by a trip on the Bodmin steam train.

£65

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