A GRAND DAY OUT FOR GROUPS IN THE UK
2023 Winter
PLACES TO VISIT & THINGS TO DO WITH YOUR GROUP
Welcome to A Grand Day Out for Groups
Winter 2023 Issue
Welcome to our seasonal Winter edition Inside you will find plenty to keep your group entertained this festive season and beyond. From Christmas shopping to your favourite Christmas markets, Santa Steam rides, Pantomime to live entertainment there something for everyone to enjoy.so be inspired, plan your next adventure & discover what the uk as to offer We hope you enjoy reading through the magazine and that it gives you some inspirational ideas for your next group day out Published by ProDigital Media 22 Links Drive Bexhill on Sea East Sussex TN40 1TE GET IN TOUCH: 01424 217295
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Contents
Historic Houses & Gardens
Santa Steam Ups
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Christmas Markets
Festive Shopping
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Aviation History
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Live Entertainment
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SANTA SPECIAL
CHRISTMAS IS SO EXCITING IT’S BETTER BY STEAM TRAIN We love Christmas at the Kent and East Sussex Railway and have been welcoming families to meet Santa on our trains for nearly 50 years! Sit back, relax and enjoy the journey! For further details and booking visit www.kesr.org.uk
KENT & EAST SUSSEX RAILWAY 22
Tel: 01580 765155
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THE IBCC ACKNOWLEDGES THE EFFORTS, SACRIFICES AND COMMITMENT OF THE MEN AND WOMEN, FROM 62 DIFFERENT NATIONS, WHO SERVED BOMBER COMMAND. > Free Guided tours > 9 acres of landscaped Peace Gardens > 3 immersive and interactive Exhibition Galleries > The Spire Memorial with spectacular views of the city > The Walls of Names honouring 57,861 WWII losses > The Hub Café offering tempting locally sourced treats
ACCESS TO THE PEACE GARDENS AND MEMORIAL IS FREE OF CHARGE SCAN TO DISCOVER MORE
For Exhibition admission charges and events visit:
INTERNATIONALBCC.CO.UK 01522 514755 info@internationalbcc.co.uk International Bomber Command Centre, Canwick Avenue, Lincoln, LN4 2HQ Open 6 days a week - 9.30am to 5pm (4pm winter) Closed Mondays except Bank Holidays | Last exhibition entry 4pm (3pm winter)
LINCOLNSHIRE AVIATION HERITAGE CENTRE
THE BIGGEST BOMBER COMMAND MUSEUM IN THE WORLD Avro LANCASTER NX611 ‘Just Jane’ DH MOSQUITO HJ711 & B25 Mitchell
-VISITS & COFFEE STOPS- EXTENSIVE MUSEUM - AWARD WINNING DISPLAYS FLYING DISPLAYS - RE-ENACTMENTS
East Kirkby Airfield, East Kirkby PE23 4DE
Tel: 01790 763207 www.lincsaviation.co.uk
KENT BATTLE OF BRITAIN MUSEUM
www.kbobm.org )01303 893140
The Premier Collection of Battle of Britain Artefacts
Aircraft ·Vehicles · Weapons · Flying Equipment · Fine Art Prints · Relics from over 700 crashed aircraft
On the grounds of both security and copyright, we regret that no cameras, video recorders, mobile phones or any other type of Museum Shop, No.25 Squadron Mess and Tea Room electronic recording equipment is Squadron Mess and Tea Room Free Free parking for cars and allowed in the museum. parking for cars and coaches Adults:£10.00 £8.00 Adults: OAPs: £7.50 OAPs: £9.00 Children: £4.00 Children: £4.00 Museum Shop, No.25 coaches
Opening Times:
Aerodrome Road, Hawkinge, Nr. Folkestone, Kent, CT18 7AG
Saturday 1st April to Sunday 12th November 2023 1st May to 30th September - 10am to 5pm April, October and November - 10am to 4pm Last entry one hour before closing. We are closed on: Mondays, except Bank Holiday Monday.
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