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Coach Tour Holidays 2014 Ireland | Scotland | Wales | Europe | South & South West Lake District & The North | Channel Islands | Special Breaks

Welcome

Welcome Dear Friends, Welcome to our 2014 Brochure. It is a little later than usual this year, but well worth waiting for.

We’ve tried to keep our prices the same wherever possible; however some hotels have made a small increase.

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Don’t forget our holiday vouchers, ideal as a Christmas or Birthday gift.

This year we have added some new destinations to your old favourites. ‘Fred Dibnah’s Life of Steam’, The Irish Gem (enjoying the outstanding beauty of both the Republic and Northern Ireland, VIP visits and the Titanic Experience), Perthshire in Scotland (including Safari Experience), our not to be missed Dover Wartime Memories Tour (including Ypres, Belgium), The Lake District (staying at Bowness on Windermere).

We have a new hotel at Eastbourne this year, as many of you have asked for sea view rooms, so we have selected the Alexandra Hotel but you will need to book early to snap one of them up! We have also selected a new hotel in Skegness, The Savoy, which comes highly recommended.

We have lots of new short breaks including Warner Bros Harry Potter Studio Tour.

For our younger clients, who do not require door to door pick ups, we have a selection of ‘No Frills’ holidays with pick up points; look out for our leaflet. We have something for everyone this year, so get booking!

Thank you for choosing Golden Holidays, we look forward to seeing you again this year.

Pam & Tim Due to Health & Safety, please adhere to our Luggage conditions below, if you require any guidance please call us and we will gladly help.

HOTELS All our hotels have been carefully selected with your comfort in mind.

Accommodation is based on bed, breakfast and evening meal, unless otherwise stated, leaving plenty of time for the inclusive full and half day excursions, enabling you to enjoy the surroundings, scenery and places of interest. All bedrooms are en-suite with colour TV and tea/coffee making facilities. Many of our hotels offer regular entertainment which includes dancing, live music, bingo etc.

EXCURSIONS All excursions are carefully planned to offer a balance of organised and free time. The coach travel on all excursions is included in the price; however, entrance fees, admission charges and show tickets are not included in the price unless otherwise stated in the itinerary.

We reserve the right to alter, adjust and amend advertised itinerary times and days depending on the weather, hotel meal times and other influences outside of our control.

LUXURY COACH TRAVEL Your safety is of paramount importance to us and our vehicles are maintained to the highest standards. This together with our fleet being fitted with road speed governors and conforming to the legal legislation safety measures, ensures our commitment to your peace of mind. Coaches are equipped with seat belts, reclining seats, tinted windows, curtains and some with toilet and drinks machine.

EXPERIENCED UNIFORMED DRIVERS/COURIERS Our drivers/couriers have been selected not only for their high standards of driving, but also for their caring, enthusiastic and friendly manner. You will find them willing to listen to requests and special needs, also to answer questions and queries throughout your tour. This is the Golden Holidays policy as we value our customers and wish you to come back time after time.

DOOR-TO-DOOR PICKUP You will be informed of your pickup time 7 days prior to departure. You will be collected from your door by one of our ‘feeder’ mini coaches or by taxi and taken to meet the main holiday coach at a suitable central location at Tibshelf. This eliminates hours of travelling around various pickup points and enabling the coach to commence its journey immediately after loading, the reverse applies on return.

FINANCIAL SECURITY Golden Holidays operate a ‘client trust fund account’ to comply with EU Directive 30/314. In the unlikely event that we should cease trading you are guaranteed repayment of all monies paid or the completion of your holiday if it has already commenced.

LUGGAGE Your driver will take care of your luggage (you are not expected to carry your own suitcase), but the company cannot accept responsibility for loss or damage unless it can be proved that it is due to negligence on the company’s part. We have now put a maximum limit of 15kgs (33lbs) in weight and no larger than 26ins x 8ins x 15ins in size. If the weight or size is exceeded there will be a £15 surcharge payable.

NO SMOKING All coaches are designated NO SMOKING zones. Passengers are reminded to refrain from smoking until the regular ‘comfort’ stops.

LATE AVAILABILITY HOLIDAY From time to time we are offered late availability holidays at short notice at some very special prices. If you are able to drop everything at short notice, then you might like to have your name added to our late availability mailing list or your mobile number so that we can text you with special offers. Please telephone now and ask for Pam. GROUPS If you are a group or party organiser please allow us to help, we have a wealth of experience in organising all aspects of coach travel and accommodation. Be it to organise a holiday, short break, outing or to see a show, we are available to arrange a package tailor-made to suit your individual requirements. Please telephone and ask for Pam or Tim.

Opening Hours: Monday-Friday 9am - 4pm

Saturday 9am - 3pm

SEVERN SQUARE, ALFRETON, DERBYSHIRE, DE55 7BQ Phone our Booking’s Hotline - 01773 830921 or 01773 834401

Winter & Special Breaks

Destinations

Destinations Wales

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Mystery Weekends

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Cotswolds Pamper

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Plantagenets & Planets, Leicester

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Harry Potter Studio Tour

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Chester Pamper

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Tea at the Waldorf

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Potters Leisure Break

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Buckingham Palace & London

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Sand Bay Themed Breaks

18 Weston Super Mare

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Thursford Spectacular

19 Chichester

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Fred Dibnah’s Life of Steam

19 Isle of Wight

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Colchester & Suffolk

20 Bournemouth

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Bath Weekend

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Northumbria and Seahouses

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Shropshire Heritage

22 Sidmouth

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Stratford upon Avon Pamper Break

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South & South West

10 Southport Special 10 Southport Flower Show

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10 York January Sales 10 York & Steam Train Experience

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Ireland 12 Irish Gem

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TRAVEL CLUB We would like to offer our loyal, frequent travellers the opportunity to enjoy holidays at even lower prices. For an annual subscription of £10 per person members will receive regular information regarding special offers and late deals.

Through our loyalty bonus scheme if members book more than one holiday direct from our office we will discount your 2nd, 3rd and 4th holiday by £5 per person, anymore than this £10 per person.

All you need to do is quote previous holidays booked in the same year. Call our office or send a letter of application along with a cheque for £10 per person to Golden Holidays.

Please note: Loyalty bonuses do not apply to group, special offer, mystery weekends Tims mini breaks or late availability bookings, only to Travel Club Members.

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Special Breaks

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Included in Price

Mystery Weekends

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Pick Up Points (not door to door), All Coach Travel, evening meal and 1 night bed & breakfast.

This has been one of the most popular of all our tours for years. Because these trips are all last minute bookings, even we don’t know where we are going until 2-3 weeks before, and these breaks represent fantastic value for money. We suggest you book early to avoid disappointment.

Mystery Hotel The hotels are of our usual quality, at least 3 Star and all have en-suite facilities. Hurry! One mystery tour will depart every month.

Cotswolds Pamper

DATE

DURATION

PRICE

S/S

Sat 11th - Sun 12th Jan Sat 22nd - Sun 23rd Feb Sat 15th - Sun 16th Mar Sat 19th - Sun 20th April Sat 10th - Sun 11th May Sat 14th - Sun 15th June Sat 19th - Sun 20th July Sat 23rd - Sun 24th Aug Sat 13th - Sun 14th Sept Sat 18th - Sun 19th Oct Sat 22nd - Sun 23rd Nov Sat 6th - Sun 7th Dec

2 Days 2 Days 2 Days 2 Days 2 Days 2 Days 2 Days 2 Days 2 Days 2 Days 2 Days 2 Days

£69 £79 £79 £79 £79 £79 £79 £79 £79 £79 £79 £85

£20 £20 £20 £20 £20 £20 £20 £20 £20 £20 £20 £20

£1 49

Included in Price

Door to door.

2 nights dinner bed & breakfast and excursions as shown.

4* Hilton Hotel, Swindon Go on pamper yourselves!

On this tour the emphasis is on relaxation. Enjoy a swim, sauna or a Jacuzzi in our comfortable 4* hotel. You don’t have to worry about meal times because you can take breakfast and dinner when you like – individually or with old or new-found friends (just remember to book your table). Excursions are included to enjoy the best of the Cotswold villages but we’ll leave a little later in the mornings so there’s no need to rush.

ITINERARY U Stratford upon Avon U Gloucester Quays U Bourton on the Water U Stow on the Wold

Hilton Hotel Facilities Include Lifts Stairs to some rooms En-suite Tea/Coffee in room

Entertainment

Leisure facilities Accommodation Half Board

DATE

DURATION

PRICE

S/S

Sat 29th - Mon 31st Mar

3 Days

£149

£40

Phone our Booking’s Hotline - 01773 830921 or 01773 834401

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Plantagenet’s and Planet’s

Short Winter Breaks

£1 35

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DAY 1

Holiday Inn Hotel, Leicester This break to Leicester gives you the chance to visit the site where the last of the Plantagenet Kings, Richard III, remains were found and the Cathedral where he will be laid to rest; with plenty of time to find that January bargain! You can finish off the break with an optional visit to the National Space Centre.

Step on to authentic sets, discover the magic behind spellbinding special effects and explore the behind-the-scenes secrets of the Harry Potter film series. Tread the original stone floor of the iconic Hogwarts Great Hall, encounter animatronic creatures and wander down Diagon Alley.

Located at the Studios where all 8 films were produced.

DAY 2 Free time in London

Included in Price

Kensington Close Hotel

Pick up points (not door to door), all coach travel.

1 night dinner, bed & breakfast. Hotel has leisure facilities

Pick up points (not door to door), all coach travel.

1 night dinner, bed & breakfast. Ticket to the Harry Potter Studio Tour

LEICESTER WINTER BREAK

DURATION

PRICE

S/S

DATE

DURATION

PRICE

S/S

Sat 4th – Sun 5th January

2 Days

£79

£20

Sun 16th - Mon 17th Feb

2 Days

£135

£50

Chester Pamper

£8

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Tea at the Waldorf

£1 30

Queens Hotel Premier 4 star Hotel in the centre of Chester with leisure facilities.

Waldorf Hilton Hotel (4 star)

Founded by the Romans over 2000 years ago, the city walls are the most complete in Britain. In every corner of the city you are confronted with history. As well as having so much history and heritage, Chester is a vibrant, dynamic city full of bars, pubs and one of the most unique features are the two-tiered rows, which means you can shop whatever

Enjoy the sites and sounds of London with the special elegance of an Afternoon Tea at the Waldorf Hilton Hotel. Served in the Grand Salon with Louis XVI style décor and inspired by the grand cafes of Europe, is where you will experience this fabulous English tradition.

Included in Price

Included in Price

Pick up points (not door to door), all coach travel.

1 night dinner, bed & breakfast.

Pick up points (not door to door), all coach travel.

1 night bed & breakfast and afternoon tea.

CHESTER PAMPER BREAK

DURATION

PRICE

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LONDON WINTER BREAK

DURATION

PRICE

S/S

Sat 25th – Sun 26th January

2 Days

£89

£20

Sun 9th – Mon 10th February

2 Days

£130

£59

Phone our Booking’s Hotline - 01773 830921 or 01773 834401

Special Breaks

Potters Leisure Resort

£1 30

Buckingham Palace & London

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The Bull Hotel, Gerrards Cross Potters Leisure Resort, Norfolk

The Bull Hotel is situated in the charming town of Gerrards Cross, close to London and all of its famous and varied attractions. The hotel has tea/coffee making facilities and a lift.

The UK’s first Five Star Holiday Village includes in your break the very best entertainment available on every night of your holiday. Potters is also renowned for its bowls facilities which include 14 indoor and 7 outdoor rinks. Discover somewhere wonderful today - visit us at our 65 acre holiday resort, located on the coastline border of Norfolk & Suffolk.

Rooms with a guided tour of the most remarkable features of the famous garden. The nineteen State Rooms are furnished with many of the greatest treasures from the Royal Collection and are used extensively by The Queen and members of the Royal Family to receive and entertain their guests on State, ceremonial and official occasions.

Buckingham Palace - This tour combines a visit to the State

The resort features include a variety of bars & restaurants, fitness & health club and beauty salon.

Please register at the office for late availabilities.

Included in Price Pick up points (not door to door), all coach travel.

1 night dinner, bed & breakfast. Price includes an audio tour of the State Rooms and a guided tour of the garden.

BUCKINGHAM PALACE BREAK

DURATION

PRICE

S/S

Sun 3rd – Mon 4th August

2 Days

£130

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Sand Bay Leisure Resort Included in Price Pick Up Points (not door to door), 3 nights dinner bed & breakfast.

A great choice of leisure facilities gives you plenty to do inside and out. All our guest rooms are well-equipped and include an en suite bath or shower room, TV with remote control, central heating, linen and towels and tea & coffee making facilities.

Swinging Sixties Bands listed to appear include: Edison Lighthouse, Union Gap, The Ivy League, Vanity Fair and The Mersey Makers.* There will also be a half price bar during the March Break. *Acts maybe subject to change.

Rewind to the 50’s & 60’s Weekend This break will take you on a trip back in time to hear the sounds from the nostalgic 50’s and the swinging 60’s.

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DURATION

Fri 21st - Mon 24th Mar (60’s) 4 Days Fri 12th - Mon 15th Sept (50’s & 60’s) 4 Days

PRICE

S/S

£140 £145

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The Thursford Christmas Spectacular is the biggest and most exciting Christmas show of all time in Britain. Come and experience the popular blend of Christmas entertainment, with dazzling dancers, beautiful costumes, Christmas songs, carols, including outstanding music and singing from our cast of over one hundred.

Each show is a pageant of spectacle and colour - the music a seamless transition from an up-beat dance routine to a choral rendition of a Christmas carol, a show which would not be out of place in any of London’s West End theatres.

This 2 day break includes: • Pick Up Points (not door to door), • 1 night bed and breakfast • Sunday Lunch • Full evening at the Thursford Theatre • Visit to Norwich DATE

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PRICE

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Sun 9th - Mon 10th Nov Sun 16th - Mon 17th Nov Sun 23rd - Mon 24th Nov Sun 30th Nov - Mon 1st Dec Sun 7th - Mon 8th Dec

2 Days 2 Days 2 Days 2 Days 2 Days

£135 £135 £135 £135 £135

£20 £20 £20 £20 £20

Phone our Booking’s Hotline - 01773 830921 or 01773 834401

Door to door, all coach travel.

4 nights bed, breakfast & evening meal. Excursions as indicated Steam was a passion of Fred Dibnah MBE, steeplejack and TV personality. On this break we discover how steam has powered industry and visit the areas that flourished around it.

Fred’s house in Bolton is now preserved as a museum and we take you on a guided tour including a cuppa in Fred’s kitchen!

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TOUR ITINERARY INCLUDES: We include an entertaining guided visit to Fred’s home in Bolton; where you will see his home, work yard, his famous red ladders, his fantastic collection of Victorian artefacts and be in awe of his amazing ability to capture the great Victorian era with his completely steam powered machinery. Tea and biscuits included.

Fred Dibnah’s Life of Steam

You can also visit Bolton’s award winning bustling market with its 300 indoor and outdoor stalls and the Steam Museum is well worth a visit with working steam engines etc.

An excursion to Bury; where you can visit the 500 year old market the biggest in the North West.

Mercure Dunkenhalgh Spa Hotel 4* The hotel is a 700 year old country manor boasting restaurant, bar, swimming pool, spa and leisure facilities including one night of musical entertainment.

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DURATION

PRICE

S/S

Mon 28th April - Fri 2nd May

5 Days

£275

£60

We take you on a nostalgic trip back in time with a journey through the Irwell Valley on the East Lancashire Railway from Bury to Rawtenstall.

Shopping experience at Oswaldtwistle Mills We discover the story of cotton production at Queen Street Mill Textile Museum where you will receive a guided tour of the home of the last surviving and operating steam powered weaving mill in the world.

The North Yorkshire Mining Museum; where you can take a trip down the mine.

£2 75

Included in Price

Colchester & Suffolk

Door to door, all coach travel. 4 nights Half Board Excursions as indicated

Colchester is Britain’s oldest recorded town and the holder of the Royal Warrant. As well as its history, there are many shops, places to eat & drink and attractions to visit.

ITINERARY INCLUDES

VIP Visit to Kentwell Hall A completed moated mellow redbrick Tudor mansion set in a tranquil parkland setting. One of the owners will take you on a guided tour of this 500 year old stately home & gardens giving you an insight into its history and family connnections. Tea and coffee included.

Tiptree Here we take you on a visit to Tiptree Jam Makers for a Meet & Greet where you will be served with tea/coffee and scone topped with clotted cream and Tiptree Jam in the tea rooms. We then move on to a free flow visit to the Visitor Centre followed by a tasting demonstration of 3 locally produced jams, and a little pot of jam to take home as a souvenir. Guests can also visit the Tiptree Museum that includes a 15 min DVD presentation on how jams are made; from fruit picking to labelling.

Holiday Inn Holiday Inn Facilities Include Lifts Stairs to some rooms En-suite Tea/Coffee in room

Entertainment

Leisure facilities Accommodation Half Board

The attractive Holiday Inn Colchester welcomes you with landscaped lawns and a clocktower, in the village of Eight Ash Green just 4 miles from Colchester town centre.

PAMPER BREAK

DURATION

PRICE

S/S

Fri 15th - Mon 18th Aug

4 Days

£275

£45

Phone our Booking’s Hotline - 01773 830921 or 01773 834401

Special Breaks

£2 75

Included in Price

£9 9

Special Breaks

Included in Price Pick Up Points (not door to door).

Evening meal and 1 night bed & breakfast.

Designated by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site, Bath presents some of the finest architectural sights in Europe such as the Royal Crescent, the Circus and Pulteney Bridge alongside a diverse collection of museums and attractions including the Roman Baths, Bath Abbey and Thermae Bath Spa.

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Hilton Bath City Hotel The hotel is set amid the fine Georgian architecture of central Bath. All en-suite bedrooms offer full wifi and 32” TV with freeview. Eat at the riverside Zuccotta Restaurant or relax and enjoy a coffee in the hotel’s 24-hour lounge bar.

Bath Weekend Hilton Bath City Hotel Facilities Include Lifts Stairs to some rooms En-suite Tea/Coffee in room

Entertainment Leisure facilities Accommodation Half Board

DATE

Sun 27th - Mon 28th July

DURATION

PRICE

S/S

2 Days

£99

£20

Included in Price

Northumbria and Seahouses

Door to door. 4 nights bed & buffet breakfast & evening meal. Excursions as indicated.

£3 35

Bamburgh Castle Inn Dating back to the 18th century, the Inn is situated in Seahouses by the harbour on the beautiful Northumberland Coast. The Inn offers visitors comfortable rooms, excellent food & drink and a relaxing atmosphere. All served up with sea views.

Bamburgh Castle

Bamburgh Castle Inn Facilities Include Lifts Stairs to some rooms

En-suite Tea/Coffee in room

Entertainment Leisure facilities Accommodation Half Board

DATE

DURATION

PRICE

S/S

Mon 13th - Fri 17th Oct

5 Days

£335

£80

ITINERARY DAY 1 Travel to Seahouses.

DAY 2 We head north to the delightful, unspoiled ‘Holy Island of Lindisfarne’. Take a visit to Bamburgh Castle (admission included).

DAY 3 Free day - Why not visit the harbour and take a boat trip to see the seals.

DAY 4 We depart to the market town of Alnwick on the River Aln and visit Alnwick Castle & Garden (entrance included), one of the most exciting contemporary gardens to be developed in the last century, a magical landscape created from a unique idea. See fascinating plants, water sculptures, the famous cascading fountain and one of the world’s largest wooden tree houses.

DAY 5

Homeward Journey.

Bamburgh Castle

Phone our Booking’s Hotline - 01773 830921 or 01773 834401

Door to door. 4 nights bed & breakfast and evening meal.

Shropshire Heritage

Excursions as indicated.

ITINERARY INCLUDES Ironbridge Village - The birthplace of industry has been described as “the most extraordinary district in the world” and is still a remarkable, and beautiful, place to visit today.

• At Blists Hill Victorian Town - you can meet the Victorians in their shops, cottages and workplaces (museum entrance included).

• Journey on the Severn Valley Railway from Bridgnorth to Bewdley.

(Train fayre included) • Acton Scott Estate - Setting for the BBC’s Victorian Farm, consists of small farmsteads, stone and timber framed cottages, ancient woodland and open pasture. At its centre is Acton Scott Hall, an Elizabethan mansion c1580 (entrance included).

• Ludlow - A walk through this thriving market town’s main streets and quiet lanes is to walk through over 900 years of architectural history. There are almost 500 listed buildings in the town.

• Stokesay Castle; the finest and best preserved fortified medieval manor house in England (entrance included).

Buckatree Hall Hotel A renowned country house hotel located at the foot of the famous Wrekin. Many of the well appointed bedrooms, some with balconies, overlook the scenic gardens and private lake.

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DURATION

PRICE

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Sat 24th - Wed 28th May

5 Days

£320

£60

Included in Price Pick Up Points (not door to door),

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Evening meal and 1 night bed & breakfast.

Excursions as indicated.

The birthplace of William Shakespeare is steeped in culture and history. Set in the beautiful rural Warwickshire countryside, on the banks of the river Avon, many of the original houses from Shakespeare’s time are still in excellent condition..

ITINERARY INCLUDES Saturday Excursion to Hatton Country World and explore Stratford upon Avon.

Sunday We take a Boat Cruise along the Avon with commentary and a visit to Bourton on the Water.

Holiday Inn, Stratford The hotel located in the centre of Stratford is set in landscaped gardens on the banks of the River Avon.

Facilities include Health Spa and Heated Indoor Swimming Pool. All rooms are en-suite with TV and tea/coffee facilities.

Stratford Upon Avon Pamper Break DATE

DURATION

PRICE

S/S

Sun 15th - Mon 16th June

2 Days

£99

£20

Phone our Booking’s Hotline - 01773 830921 or 01773 834401

Special Breaks

£3 20

Included in Price

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Special Breaks

Included in Price

Southport Special

Door to door 4 nights bed breakfast & evening meal All Coach Travel, and Excursions as indicated

The coastline is beautiful with some of England’s largest sand dunes, the second longest pier in Britain, dramatic pine woods, nature reserves, rolling uplands and delightful villages with thatched cottages and welcoming pubs.

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Royal Clifton Hotel An AA 3 Star Best Western Hotel, with a Victorian façade, featuring fabulous accommodation and facilities. It is situated on the Promenade offering panoramic views across the North West coastline.

SINGLES SPECIAL: Single rooms are very popular and limited in number but we have secured lots of single rooms for this break so book early.

Southport Flower Show

EXCURSIONS

Included in Price

Liverpool with its stunning Waterfront, shopping, culture and heritage.

The award winning shopping village at the Oswaldtwistle Mills Experience including mill grounds and wildlife reserve, where you can enjoy a cup of tea/coffee and a cream scone.

Pick up points (not door to door) Evening meal and 1 night bed & breakfast at a 3 star hotel (to be advised) All Coach Travel. Excursions as indicated.

Royal Clifton Hotel Facilities Include

Southport Flower Show, one of the friendliest flower shows in the UK with books, show gardens, food and much more!

Lifts Stairs to some rooms En-suite Tea/Coffee in room

Day 1: Liverpool Day 2: Southport Flower Show FLOWER SHOW

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PRICE

S/S

Sat 16th - Sun 17th Aug

2 Days

£99

£20

York Breaks

Included in Price

THERE IS SO MUCH TO SEE AND DO:

Entertainment

Leisure facilities Accommodation Half Board

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PRICE

S/S

Mon 10th - Fri 14th Mar

5 Days

£220

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Staying at the Queens Hotel in the centre of the historic city of York Lifts Stairs to some rooms En-suite Tea/Coffee in room

Included in Price

Door to door, All Coach Travel, 2 nights bed & buffet breakfast & evening meal.

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York & Steam Train Experience

January Sales

Pick Up Points. All Coach Travel, evening meal and 1 night bed & buffet breakfast.

Excursions as indicated.

St Nicholas Fayre Included in Price Pick Up Points. All Coach Travel, evening meal and 1 night bed & buffet breakfast. Excursions as indicated.

The authentic and Victorian streets; stroll down the ‘Shambles’.

The Minster; the largest Gothic cathedral in Northern Europe.

The National Railway Museum; home to The Mallard and Stephenson’s replica of the ‘Rocket’.

The Jorvic Centre where you can journey back over 1,000 years …and much more!

DAY 1 Free time to visit the fabulous sights (York Minster, Cliffords Tower, City Ramparts) and the amazing and varied Museums.

DAY 2 We leave for Pickering and a trip on the famous North Yorkshire Moors Railway passing through ‘Heartbeat’ country then onto Whitby by coach.

Stalls, street entertainment and much more.

Fri 17th - Sun 19th January

Fri 6th - Sat 7th June

Sun 30th Nov - Mon 1st Dec

Transforming York’s most unique streets into a Christmas wonderland.

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3 Days

£125

£40

2 Days

£99

£20

2 Days

£89

£20

Phone our Booking’s Hotline - 01773 830921 or 01773 834401

Door to door, All Coach Travel Return flights from Birmingham to Guernsey, transfers to/from your hotel. Meet and greet at Guernsey airport. 5 nights accommodation full English breakfast & table d’hote dinner daily.

2 Half Day tours.

Guernsey (By Air)

£6 75

A heady mix of stunning scenery and the best of contemporary living, Guernsey is the perfect destination.

Inspiring walks along the cliff paths, rambles through the rural interior or lazy days on the island’s beautiful beaches, Guernsey has it all.

Peninsula Hotel

Image courtesy of Visit Guernsey

Peninsula Hotel Facilities Include Lifts Stairs to some rooms En-suite Tea/Coffee in room

Entertainment

Leisure facilities Outdoor heated pool Accommodation Half Board

Overlooking Grand Havre Bay the hotel is ideally situated on a sandy beach on the north-west coast of the island. Bedrooms are en suite with satellite TV, hairdryer, tea/coffee making facilities and free WiFi. DATE

DURATION

PRICE

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Sun 21st - Sat 27th Sep

7 Days

£675

£100

£6 75

Included in Price Door to door, All Coach Travel Return flights from Birmingham to Jersey, transfers to/from your hotel. 6 nights accommodation full English breakfast & 3 course evening meal daily 1 Full Day tour and 2 Half Day tours.

Jersey (By Air)

As well as being known as the good food island, Jersey boasts a multitude of activities and interests.

Mayfair Hotel A warm welcome awaits you at this conveniently located hotel, a few minutes walk from the bustling shops of St. Helier, five minutes from the famous Howard Davis Park and a ten minute stroll from the beach at Havre des Pas.

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The hotel boasts a lounge bar and cocktail bar, dining room and coffee shop. All bedrooms are en-suite and have central heating, colour TV, tea/coffee making facilities and direct-dial telephone. Located in the heart of the hotel is the Mayfair Leisure Complex with swimming pool, gymnasium and sun terrace.

Mayfair Hotel Facilities Include Lifts Stairs to some rooms En-suite Tea/Coffee in room

Entertainment Leisure facilities Accommodation Half Board

DATE

DURATION

PRICE

S/S

Sat 24th - Fri 30th May

7 Days

£675

£120

Phone our Booking’s Hotline - 01773 830921 or 01773 834401

Channel Islands

Included in Price

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Irish Gem Ireland

With breathtaking landscapes, an enriched history and a bustling culture, discover the best Ireland has to offer with our special VIP Experience Break.

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Ballymascanlon House Hotel

Ballymascanlon House Hotel ITINERARY INCLUDES DAY 1 We travel to Holyhead to board the ferry to Dun Laoghaire and continue on to our hotel in Dundalk.

DAY 2 We depart for a VIP Tour of Beaulieu House and Gardens the first unfortified mansion built in Ireland and home to the Titchborne family. The owner will give you a personal insight during a 45 minute guided tour of the house after which a guide will continue the tour to the car museum to view the owners’ private collection ending with time to wander through the beautiful gardens.

We continue on to Drogheda, the ‘Gateway to Boyne Valley’, where you can spend free time to explore this historic medieval town.

DAY 3 Today we depart for Belfast to visit ‘Titanic Belfast’, the world’s largest Titanic visitor experience. You will enjoy a self guided tour of the world famous ship’s construction housed in an iconic, six floor building, at this state of the art complex you will learn the story of the ship from conception through to her maiden voyage and subsequent place in history.

DAY 4 This morning we depart fro Slane Castle, home of the Conyngham family since 1703. You will be taken on a 30 minute out of hours guided tour of the historic castle built principally by three architects; James Wyatt, James Gordon and Francis Johnson. As an added extra you will also be able to view the ‘Windsor

Bedroom’ where you will learn of an interesting correlation between Slane Castle and Windsor Castle.

Afterwards we depart for Brú na Bóinne Visitor Centre which interprets the Neolithic monuments of Newgrange, Knowth and Dowth.

The extensive exhibition includes a full scale replica of the chamber at Newgrange as well as a full model of one of the smaller tombs at Knowth where we will start with tea/coffee and scone before embarking on a 45 minute guided tour of the exhibition where you will witness a full scale replica of the chamber at Newgrange as well has a full scale model of one of the tombs at Knowth.

Included in Price Door to Door Pick Up Ferry Crossings (Holyhead /Dun Laoghaire) 5 nights Dinner, Bed and Breakfast 2 Lunches Excursions as indicated All Coach Travel Carlingford

Followed by a visit to the Battle of the Boyne Visitor Centre located in the recently restored 18th century Oldbridge House located on the battle site. Here we will take a 45 minute guided tour including an audio visual presentation about the battle.

DAY 5 Half day excursion to Carlingford, a magical village full of character and is one of the best preserved medieval villages in Ireland. With its Viking history and narrow medieval streets and lanes that lead to the harbour, the majestic Slieve Foye Mountain and the famous Mountains of Mourne across the Lough, all combine to make Carlingford unique in Ireland.

DAY 6 Depart for the journey home.

Titanic Experience

DATE

DURATION

PRICE

S/S

Sun 6th - Fri 11th July

6 Days

£460

£99

Ballymascanlon House Hotel Facilities Include Lifts Stairs to some rooms En-suite Tea/Coffee in room

Phone our Booking’s Hotline - 01773 830921 or 01773 834401

Entertainment

Leisure facilities Accommodation Half Board

Perthshire Scone Palace

On this tour we include a one hour cruise of Loch Ness with superb views of the ruins of Urquhart Castle, dramatically situated overlooking the loch, and we experience a breathtaking journey on the world famous Jacobite Steam Train between Fort William and Mallaig.

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Jacobite Steam Train

Salutation Hotel Situated in the centre of Perth and dating back to 1699, the hotel is reputed to be one of the oldest in Scotland.

Offering traditional hospitality and comforts; with bar, lounge and restaurant.

ITINERARY INCLUDES DAY 1: Depart for Scotland with comfort breaks en route.

The Alexandra Hotel The Alexandra Hotel, Fort William offers traditional Scottish hospitality within quality surroundings.

Itinerary DAY 1 Travel to our hotel in Fort William DAY 2 Full day excursion including a visit to the Highland Folk Museum to enjoy a unique insight into rural life, a boat cruise on Loch Ness (price included) and time to explore the town of Fort Augustus at the southern end of the loch DAY 3 Trip on the world famous Jacobite Stream Train between Fort William and Mallaig (price included) Following in the footsteps of Harry Potter along the route used by the Hogwarts Express a truly magical experience.

DATE

Sun 5th - Fri 10th Oct

DAY 4 We take an exhilarating trip on Nevis Range (price included) in Britain’s only mountain gondola, taking you to 2150 ft for some excellent scenery.

DAY 5 Free day to explore Fort William.

DAY 6 Journey home.

Included in Price See Itinerary Door to Door Pick Up All Coach Travel Loch Ness Boat Trip Jacobite Steam Train Mountain Gondola Ride

DURATION

PRICE

6 Days

£370

Lifts Stairs to some rooms En-suite Tea/Coffee in room

DAY 2: We leave after breakfast for Aberfeldy and take the Land Rover Safari Experience where a kilted safari ranger, armed with cameras and binoculars, will take you on a 2.5 hour adventure to high tops and sculptured landscapes, through forests, mountains and moors. If lucky we may see the majestic red deer, grouse, the elusive mountain hare or even a soaring golden eagle!

Great photo opportunities with memories to last a lifetime.

Following your adventure we will take authentic Scottish refreshments including tea, coffee, Kenmore shortbread and a wee dram of Dewar’s Whisky!

We will take light lunch at Scotland’s oldest inn The Kenmore Hotel a historic 3* property set amidst beautiful scenery and majestic mountains.

DAY 3: Today we head to Kingussie and the Highland Wildlife Park. We will tour through the park on board the coach in the company of a knowledgeable guide who will give an insight into

zoos and the animals in the park, as well as bringing along some animal bio-facts for you to touch and feel; polar fur, teeth, horns, antlers and animal skins. En route back to the hotel we will stop at the beautiful Victorian town of Pitlochry renowned for its scenery and quaint shops.

DAY 4: We take you to Scone Palace for a 50 minute private guided tour. Once the crowning place of the Kings of Scots, it occupies a unique position in the history of Scotland.

A breathtakingly beautiful place of power and mystery and the rightful home of the celebrated Stone of Scone (Stone of Destiny). Scone Palace is regarded as a national treasure and is revered as the historic jewel in the crown of Scotland.

Afterwards you will have free time to enjoy the small city charm of Perth; Scotland’s very first capital. Here you can explore and maybe take lunch in one of its many café’s or restaurants.

DAY 5: Depart for the journey home.

S/S

DATE

DURATION

PRICE

S/S

£50

Sun 25th May - Thu 29th May

5 Days

£375

£60

Alexandra Hotel Facilities Include Entertainment Leisure facilities Accommodation Half Board

Scotland

Fort William, The Jacobite Steam Train & Loch Ness

Salutation Hotel Facilities Include Lifts Stairs to some rooms En-suite Tea/Coffee in room

Phone our Booking’s Hotline - 01773 830921 or 01773 834401

Entertainment Leisure facilities Accommodation Half Board

Scotland

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Edinburgh

Gower Peninsula

Enjoy all that this famous city has to offer from the iconic Edinburgh Castle to the National Museum of Scotland and great theatres, restaurants and bars.

Falkirk Wheel

Aberavon Beach Hotel Ideally situated on the sea front with 2 miles of promenade to enjoy, the elegant Greenhouse restaurant, bar & lounge and leisure centre with heated pool, sauna and spa.

Kings Manor Hotel In the leafy seaside suburb of Portobello, The Kings Manor is a place apart – a luxurious 3-star hotel, and former convent, with everything you could wish for on site.

Itinerary DAY 1 Depart for Wales with comfort breaks en route.

Falkirk Wheel Designed to reconnect the Forth and Clyde Canal and the Union Canal, sited in a natural open amphitheatre at Rough Castle near Falkirk, this remarkable and elegant mechanical marvel is the only rotating boatlift in the world and is truly one of a kind (price included).

DAY 2 We visit the Gower Heritage Centre and a guided tour of the 12th century working water mill with cream tea included. The 45 minute tour will take you around the water powered corn mill and saw mill into the millers cottage and blacksmiths shop.

Free time to explore the rest of the centre; traditional crafts, shops and a collection of rare breed poultry and ducks. We then take you on a coach tour of the Gower Peninsula and the UNESCO accredited Rossili Bay. A qualified guide will accompany us on the tour highlighting points of interest and historic facts. At certain points we will leave the coach to walk and soak in the atmosphere.

Royal Yacht Britannia This magnificent ship has played host to some of the most famous people in the world. But, above all, she was home to HM The Queen and the Royal Family. Now in Edinburgh you are welcome on board to discover the heart and soul of this most special of royal residences (price included).

Included in Price Visits to the Falkirk Wheel & the Royal Yacht Britannia Door to Door Pick Up All Coach Travel

Free Day to explore Edinburgh

tour. Set amidst 560 acres of countryside the gardens contain over 8,000 species of plant. The best display of Mediterranean plants in the northern hemisphere, are housed in the worlds largest single span glasshouse (designed by Lord Foster).

DAY 4 We will be visiting the newly relocated Chocolate Factory at Port Talbot.

The hour long guided tour will explain the history of chocolate and how it is made. This is Wales’ leading (working) chocolate factory where you will see chocolate being melted in giant kettles and of course get to taste many of the different types made here.

DAY 3 Today we visit the National Botanic Gardens of Wales for a free flow Gower Heritage Centre

DATE

DURATION

PRICE

S/S

DATE

DURATION

PRICE

S/S

Sat 31st May - Wed 4th June

5 Days

£355

£80

Sun 28th Sept - Thu 2nd Oct

5 Days

£330

£48

Kings Manor Hotel Facilities Include

Aberavon Beach Hotel Facilities Include

Lifts Stairs to some rooms

En-suite Tea/Coffee in room

Lifts Stairs to some rooms En-suite Tea/Coffee in room

Entertainment

Leisure facilities Accommodation Half Board

Phone our Booking’s Hotline - 01773 830921 or 01773 834401

Entertainment

Leisure facilities Accommodation Half Board

Criccieth Wales

This picturesque sleepy little Welsh coast resort makes an excellent base for touring North and Mid Wales. Facing south into Cardigan Bay, Criccieth enjoys an unusually mild climate because of the Gulf Stream influence. Known as the ‘Pearl of Wales’ it has two fine bays divided by a 13th Century castle. Like many others, once you have visited you will want to return time and time again.

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APRIL ITINERARY Rolling Back the Years

The Lion Hotel Situated on the village green commanding magnificent views of Cardigan Bay, The Lion Hotel has been developed and extended from an Olde Inn into the hotel it is today; offering a unique personal service of friendliness, comfort and true hospitality.

All bedrooms have en-suite facilities and offer remote colour TV, direct-dial telephone, radio, alarm clock and complimentary tea/coffee tray. A lift is installed for the comfort of our guests. In our elegant Pink Restaurant you can enjoy a mouthwatering selection of freshly

prepared local produce from our five course dinner menu, complimented by our extensive wine list. A varied entertainment programme is scheduled throughout the year, which always includes dancing; the restaurant bar is open on these evenings.

Included in Price Itinerary as shown Door to Door Pick Up All Coach Travel

Criccieth

JUNE ITINERARY Wales on Rails

DAY 1 Travel to Criccieth.

DAY2 Join the Ffestiniog Railway at Porthmadog (cost included) and travel through the countryside to Ffestiniog where you will rejoin the coach for a visit to Betws y Coed.

DAY 3 Morning trip to the famous Italianate village of Portmeirion (entrance fee included) featured in the cult series ‘The Prisoner’. Free afternoon or perhaps take a train ride on the Cambrian Coast Railway to Pwllheli – Market Day. DAY 4 Full day tour travelling the 25 miles on the Welsh Highland Railway from Caenarfon through the magnificent Aberglaslyn Pass to Porthmadog (cost included). We return to your hotel by coach taking in en route more of the scenic countryside.

DAY 5 Leave after breakfast for your journey home.

NOVEMBER ITINERARY Go Crackers!

ROLLING BACK THE YEARS

DURATION

PRICE

S/S

Mon 14th - Fri 18th April

5 Days

£260

None

5 Days

£305

None

5 Days

£260

None

TRAINS OF WALES

Mon 16th - Fri 20th June GO CRACKERS!

Mon 3rd - Fri 7th Nov

The Lion Hotel Facilities Include Lifts Stairs to some rooms En-suite Tea/Coffee in room

MONDAY A warm welcome awaits all and an old penny to spend on a welcome drink before dinner. Dinner is served in the restaurant at 7pm, followed by a lighthearted evening music from the 50’s and 60’s, quizzes, competitions, price comparisons etc...with Susan and Michael Barnes.

TUESDAY After breakfast we are off to the beautiful Isle of Anglesey and in particular Llanfairpwll.....gogogoch, for coffee and a visit to the Pringle Woolen Mill. On to Llandudno, the elegant Victorian resort. Whilst here enjoy a visit to the Home Front Museum or Llandudno Museum (exchange a voucher for entry). After Dinner we are treated to an evening ‘Time to Remember’ with the talented Miss Mandy Stevens, sing-a-long if the mood takes you!

WEDNESDAY Day at leisure in Criccieth (exchange one of your vouchers for a Calderwaladers Ice Cream) or take a trip to market day at Pwllheli on the Cambrian Railway. This evening enjoy a nostalgic trip down memory lane with our film of ‘The Way We Were’ a fascinating look at Britain in the age of Flower Power and Free Love!?

THURSDAY Today we are visiting Porthmadog for a ride on the Welsh Highland Heritage Railway, after which you can enjoy refreshments – tea and scones or Bara Brith served in the station café. Tonight is Rock n Roll night with Steve Clayton – get your bobby socks on! First enjoy a sumptuous dinner with lots of goodies – then burn off the calories with…. ‘Let’s Twist Again!’…

Entertainment Leisure facilities Accommodation Half Board

MONDAY Arrive at the Lion Hotel. After Dinner entertainment from the very cheeky Steve Clayton.

TUESDAY – ‘CHRISTMAS EVE’ After breakfast, free time to explore Criccieth. Bar lunches from 12 noon.

For excursion please see your Tour Driver.

After dinner singer – Miss Amanda Stevens.

WEDNESDAY – ‘CHRISTMAS DAY’ MERRY CHRISTMAS! Santa’s Buck Fizz Breakfast and a chance to win a bottle of bubbly. Bar lunches from 12 noon. After lunch why not take a train trip along the Cambrian Coast. Just before dinner a visit from Santa and a Christmas Cracker Party Night with Martin Barry.

THURSDAY – ‘NEW YEARS EVE’ Guess the name of the teddy competition. Bar lunches from 12 noon.

For excursions see Tour Driver. After dinner we’ll begin New Year Celebrations with Steve Nicholas … dance away the night!

FRIDAY After Breakfast we journey home.

Phone our Booking’s Hotline - 01773 830921 or 01773 834401

Llandudno

OUR MOST POPULAR TOUR

Wales

Easily the most popular of the North Wales resorts, with its wide flat promenade with plenty of seating and bandstand it has remained unspoiled by amusements and commerce since Victorian times. The Great Orme to the west of the bay can be reached for breathtaking views by lift, tramway or special mini coaches can be arranged for guided tours.

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The Tynedale Hotel The hotel is situated in a premier position on the seafront, opposite the bandstand, with easy access to shops and amenities.

All rooms have en-suite facilities, tea/coffee making equipment, colour TV and direct-dial telephone. Classified by the Welsh Tourist Board as a 4 crown hotel, this superb family run establishment will amaze you with its top class entertainment and fantastic food.

Included in Price 1 Full Day and 1 Half Day Excursions (5 Day Holiday) 2 Full Day and 2 Half Day Excursions (8 Day Holiday) Door to Door Pick Up All Coach Travel

LANDLUBBERS CRUISE

DURATION

PRICE

S/S

Mon 22nd - Fri 26th Mar

5 Days

£310

None

5 Days 5 Days 8 Days 8 Days 5 Days

£310 £310 £460 £460 £310

None None None None None

5 Days

£310

None

5 Days

£465

None

ASK FOR ITINERARY

DATE

The Tynedale Hotel Facilities Include Lifts Stairs to some rooms En-suite Tea/Coffee in room

Entertainment Leisure facilities Accommodation Half Board

Mon 5th - Fri 9th May Tue 10th - Sat 14th June Sat 12th - Sat 19th July Sat 2nd - Sat 9th Aug Fri 26th - Tue 30th Sept HOLLY & MISTLETOE

Sun 9th - Thu 13th Nov NEW YEAR BREAK

Tue 30th Dec - Sat 3rd Jan 2015

Phone our Booking’s Hotline - 01773 830921 or 01773 834401

Dover & Ypres

Historic Tenby enjoys a splendid situation on the Pembrokeshire Coast. A delightful resort with its picturesque and colourful walled harbour, splendid golden beaches, quaint narrow streets, medieval town walls and castle ruins housing a museum. There are plenty of shops, cafes and inns. A super resort in which to relax, explore and enjoy the views or perhaps take a trip to the beautiful Caldy Island with its Cistercian Abbey.

Wartime Dover and Ypres - Explore the underground war tunnels of Dover Castle, Day Trip to Ypres and the WWI cemeteries and Boat Cruise around the white cliffs.

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The Cliffe-Norton Hotel

Dover Marina Hotel

The Cliffe-Norton is a privately owned hotel and occupies a premier position above North Beach with uninterrupted views across the bay and just a short walk into town.

You’ll find the welcome warm, friendly and helpful and its reputation has grown through the personal recommendations of its guests. To enable the guests to feel at home in comfortable and friendly surroundings, in fact, to give complete satisfaction, is the aim of the proprietors under whose personal supervision the hotel functions. There are 53 bedrooms and accommodation for 96 guests, whose comfort and well-being is their first consideration.

The bedrooms are bright,

cheerful, clean and well furnished. All have en-suite or private facilities, colour TV, tea/coffee making equipment. Many rooms have spectacular views across the bay. The restaurant is on the first floor and accessed by stairs.

Included in Price 1 Full Day & 1 Half Day Excursions Free day to explore Tenby Door to Door Pick Up All Coach Travel

DATE

DURATION

PRICE

Sat 17th - Wed 21st May Sat 9th - Wed 13th Aug Tue 23rd - Sat 27th Dec

5 Days 5 Days 5 Days

£299 £310 £469

S/S

SEAVIEW

£12 £12 £12

£12 £12 £12

The Cliffe-Norton Hotel Facilities Include

Lifts Stairs to some rooms

En-suite Tea/Coffee in room

Best Western Dover Marina & Spa Hotel 4* The hotel is situated on the sea front with the white cliffs in the background and within walking distance of the town centre. Facilities include, restaurant, bar, coffee shop, spa and gym.

Itinerary includes: DAY 1 En route to your hotel we visit Bletchley Park where you can explore some of the iconic WWII code breaking huts and blocks.

DAY 2 We visit Dover Castle.

We start with a guided tour of the Great Tower and the royal court of Henry II, breaking for tea/ coffee and cake, before allowing you free time to explore the castle’s wartime connection and view its many secret tunnels and wartime hospital and operating theatre. We then take a boat cruise around the White Cliffs.

DAY 3 Today we embark on a continental journey by ferry to Calais then onto Ypres and a 2 night stay at the Novotel with free

time to explore the town and its history.

DAY 4 Battlefield tour of the Northern Salient; highlights include the wartime cemeteries of Tyne Cot, Passchendaele and the German mass graves at Langemark. We also visit Essex Farm, the trenches at Hill 62 and the Memorial Museum, Zonnebecke.

Tyne Cot Cemetery

DAY 5 Depart for home.

DATE

DURATION

PRICE

S/S

Mon 12th - Fri 16th May

5 Days

£399

£120

Dover Marina Hotel Facilities Include

Entertainment Leisure facilities Accommodation Half Board

South & South West

Tenby

Lifts Stairs to some rooms En-suite Tea/Coffee in room

Phone our Booking’s Hotline - 01773 830921 or 01773 834401

Entertainment Leisure facilities Accommodation Half Board

South & South West

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Eastbourne

Weston Super Mare

Three miles of fine long flat seafront is interrupted by a lively Victorian pier and cheerful bandstand with turquoise roof. In 1850 the 7th Duke of Devonshire began developing this coastal area and even to this day there are no shops or amusements on the seafront, this is what gives Eastbourne its elegant charm. Bands play throughout the summer at the bandstand and these gatherings are very popular.

Weston like so many other resorts was little more than a fishing village until the seaside was “discovered”.

Two piers were built between 1867 and 1904 establishing its holiday town status adding that dash of Victorian and Edwardian splendour. Weston has further developed into a lively modern resort with a full range of attractions to entertain the holidaymaker.

The sea disappears into the distance at low tide leaving behind an expanse of golden sandy beaches.

Alexandra Hotel

Smiths Hotel

Victorian hotel with modern amenities in a central location.

Relax in one of two comfortably furnished lounges and enjoy a refreshing drink from the Cocktail Bar, overlooking the sea-front.

The bright spacious dining room has panoramic sea views where the varied and freshly prepared English food is served by courteous staff.

A lift serves our 38 en-suite bedrooms which are comfortably furnished and have colour TV and tea making facilities. Many of the bedrooms have panoramic

views of the sea and beach. The hotel is also centrally heated throughout.

Included in Price 1 Full Day and 1 Half Day Excursions (5 Day Holiday) 2 Full Day and 2 Half Day Excursions (7/8 Day Holiday) Door to Door Pick Up All Coach Travel

DATE

DURATION

PRICE

S/S

Mon 17th - Fri 21st March Mon 19th - Fri 23rd May Sat 5th - Sat 12th July Fri 19th - Thurs 25th Sept

5 Days 5 Days 8 Days 7 Days

£220 £270 £425 £399

None None None None

5 Days

£295

None

TINSEL & TURKEY

Mon 3rd - Fri 7th November

The Alexandra Hotel Facilities Include Lifts Stairs to some rooms En-suite Tea/Coffee in room

Entertainment Leisure facilities Accommodation Half Board

A family run hotel that occupies a prime position on the seafront with a newly refurbished Victorian themed patio and panoramic views of Weston bay.

ITINERARY: DAY 1: We travel to our hotel in Weston Super Mare.

the West Somerset Railway; one of Britains best and longest railways.

DAY 2: Excursion to Cheddar Gorge with entrance and guided tour of the Cathedrallike Gough’s Cave, followed by a Somerset Cream Tea. Finally we visit the only Cheddar maker left in the area, Cheddar Gorge Cheese Company, to see how the cheese is made.

DAY 4: Free Day to relax and enjoy Weston Super Mare.

DAY 3: We visit the resort of Minehead and take a trip on

DAY 5: Return journey home.

Included in Price See Itinerary Door to Door Pick Up All Coach Travel

DATE

DURATION

PRICE

S/S

Sun 7th - Thurs 11th Sept

5 Days

£320

£20

The Smiths Hotel Facilities Include Lifts Stairs to some rooms En-suite Tea/Coffee in room

Phone our Booking’s Hotline - 01773 830921 or 01773 834401

Entertainment Leisure facilities Accommodation Half Board

Isle of Wight

The city is shaped by its unique heritage, blending old and new, with its mix of designer label boutiques, high street shopping, renowned art galleries and stylish restaurants and contemporary cafes. On this break we also explore the delightful south coast area of West Sussex and the Isle of Wight.

Home to some of the most diverse countryside in the British Isles. Being only 13 miles long and 23 miles wide, it is easy to get around. There are many interesting attractions to suit all ages. The beaches are superb, cliffs and seascapes are breathtaking. This is one of the most popular tours – so book early to avoid disappointment!

Shanklin

Burlington Hotel Occupying a good position in Sandown, just a brief stroll away from the shopping centre and seafront, this splendid hotel offers live in-house entertainment every night.

Chichester Park Hotel, Westhampnett Each of the 77 en suite bedrooms offers satellite TV, hairdryer, trouser press, direct dial telephone (with Internet Connection), tea/coffee making facilities and WiFi access

Itinerary includes: Day 1 En route to your hotel we visit the medieval city of Winchester. On arrival at your hotel you will be served tea/ coffee and cake.

Day 2 We visit the seaside resort of Worthing which includes a mini afternoon tea at the Chatsworth Hotel.

Day 3 We take the ferry for a tour of the Isle of Wight.

Day 4 Free day in Chichester where you can explore its heritage and shops.

Day 5 We depart for the journey home.

For your security there is a night porter service and for your entertainment the leisure area includes a heated swimming pool. The hotel boasts a wide choice menu and light lunches are available daily from the lounge bar. All bedrooms are en-suite, colour TV and tea/coffee making facilities as standard.

DURATION

PRICE

S/S

£199

None

8 Days

£425

None

8 Days

£445

None

8 Days

£399

None

5 Days

£260

None

5 Days

£395

None

DATE

Sat 21st - Sat 28th June CARNIVAL WEEK

Sat 26th July - Sat 2nd August DATE

Sat 6th - Sat 13th Sept TINSEL & TURKEY

DURATION

PRICE

S/S

NEW YEAR

5 Days

£325

£60

Tues 30th Dec - Sat 3rd Jan 2015

Entertainment

Leisure facilities Accommodation Half Board

All Coach Travel

5 Days

Mon 26th - FRi 30th May

2 Full Day and 2 Half Day Excursions (8 Day Holiday) Door to Door Pick Up

Mon 31st Mar - Fri 4th Apr

DATE

Lifts Stairs to some rooms En-suite Tea/Coffee in room

Island Tour on all visits 1 Full Day and 1 Half Day Excursions (5 Day Holiday)

ENTERTAINMENT BREAK

Sat 15th - Wed 19th Nov

Chichester Park Hotel Facilities Include

Included in Price

The Burlington Hotel Facilities Include Lifts Stairs to some rooms

En-suite Tea/Coffee in room

Phone our Booking’s Hotline - 01773 830921 or 01773 834401

Entertainment

Leisure facilities Accommodation Half Board

South & South West

Chichester

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South & South West

Bournemouth One of the south coasts premier resorts, Bournemouth boasts the best beach in the south. With in excess of 2000 acres of beautifully kept parks and gardens and traffic-free promenades, it is no wonder that Bournemouth is known as the ‘Golden City’ of the south. Close by can be found the unspoilt location of the New Forest, the port of Poole and Christchurch quay.

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Trouville Hotel

Belvedere Hotel This 3 star hotel facilities include a heated indoor swimming pool, Jacuzzi, sauna and gym. All rooms are en-suite with TV and tea/coffee making facilities.

5 Day Holiday Itinerary Bournemouth Free day to enjoy the attractions and activities.

Half Day Tour to Poole Here there is something for everyone. You can visit the famous Poole Pottery, shop at the comprehensive shopping centre or just stroll along the harbour.

Full Day Tour of the New Forest We visit the New Forest Visitors Centre. The Church of St Michael has a fresco of the ‘Ten Virgins’ painted by Lord Leighton.

The Queen’s House where the Forest administration is conducted is of particular interest.

After calling at the picturesque village of Burley, we continue to the priory town of Christchurch with its interesting jumbled weave of streets. The 12th century Castle ruins that was built to guard the seaward approaches to Salisbury and control the mouth of the Avon & Stour.

Finally the Palace Mill on a site originally mentioned in the Doomsday Book.

Situated in the heart of Bournemouth just a few minutes stroll from the town centre, gardens and beaches.

Renowned for its high level of customer service and superb cuisine, along with its luxurious art deco surroundings the Trouville Hotel is the perfect choice.

Included in Price See itinerary opposite Door to Door Pick Up All Coach Travel

Poole Harbour

6 Day Holiday Itinerary As the 5 day with the addition of a Full Day Tour to Salisbury

DATE

DURATION

PRICE

S/S

DATE

DURATION

PRICE

S/S

Sun 20th July - Fri 25th July

6 Days

£340

None

Mon 3rd - Fri 7th Mar

5 Days

£199

None

Belvedere Hotel Facilities Include

Lifts Stairs to some rooms

En-suite Tea/Coffee in room

Trouville Hotel Facilities Include

Entertainment

Leisure facilities Accommodation Half Board

Lifts Stairs to some rooms En-suite Tea/Coffee in room

Phone our Booking’s Hotline - 01773 830921 or 01773 834401

Entertainment

Leisure facilities Accommodation Half Board

Paignton

Sequence dancing is one of the most popular forms of social dancing for all ages. Lots of rhythms, gentle exercise, mental stimulation, good music, good company and of course great fun!

Positioned between Brixham and Torquay in the centre of Torbay, Paignton enjoys the same weather climate and many other attributes of these other resorts, except Paignton is very flat and is ideal for people with walking difficulties. It was here that Isaac Singer, the sewing machine tycoon, settled after building the 100 room Oldway Mansion, modelled on the Palace of Versailles.

Paignton Harbour

PAIGNTON - Redcliffe Hotel

Redcliffe Hotel

Dancing each evening with David and Dawn Sweetmore

Located on a promontory dividing two sandy beaches along Paignton sea front.

Tour Itinerary includes: U Brixham U Plymouth U Trago Mills DATE

DURATION

PRICE

S/S

Sun 13th - Thu 17th April

5 Days

£295

None

Enjoy coastal views from our restaurant and sun terrace with elegant Torquay on one side to the quaint fishing port of Brixham on the other. There is direct access to the beach through an underground passage.

Buckfast Abbey set in a peaceful setting, was first established in 1018 and is home to an order of Benedictine monks.

Facilities include heated outdoor & indoor pool, spacious Jacuzzi, steam room, sauna, sol, hair salon and beauty centre, table tennis, carpet bowls, pool table, putting green.

The House Of Marbles Where you can wander around the old pottery buildings with their listed kilns, enjoy the museums of glass, games, marbles, and Bovey Pottery and browse in the gift shop.

Itinerary: We visit the traditional seaside towns of Teignmouth and Dawlish.

BOURNEMOUTH - Mayfair Hotel

Included in Price See Itinerary Door to Door Pick Up All Coach Travel

Newton Abbott for its Wednesday market day.

Dancing each evening with David and Dawn Sweetmore Tour Itinerary includes: U Poole & Swanage U Scenic journey through the New Forest U Lyndhurst & Lymington

DATE

DURATION

PRICE

S/S

Sun 20th - Thur-- 24th July

5 Days

£350

None

The Redcliffe Hotel Facilities Include

TINSEL & TURKEY

DURATION

PRICE

S/S

Mon 20th - Fri 24th Oct

5 Days

£275

None

Lifts Stairs to some rooms En-suite Tea/Coffee in room

Phone our Booking’s Hotline - 01773 830921 or 01773 834401

Entertainment

Leisure facilities Accommodation Half Board

South & South West

Sequence Dancing

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South and South West

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Sidmouth

Weymouth

The town is renowned for its gardens and floral decorations having won the ‘Britain in Bloom’ award in 2001. The resort is also famous for its wealth of fine architecture including splendid examples from the Georgian and Regency periods. The picturesque town centre offers an excellent range of individual shops and is a delight to browse.

A promenade and long sandy beach are overlooked by a wonderfully ornate statue of George III, which was erected in 1810 to commemorate his Golden Jubilee. The promenade’s 19th Century atmosphere is epitomised by an equally elaborate clock tower which was built in 1887. The harbour dates back to Roman times.

Royal York & Faulkner Hotel

Included in Price 1 Full Day and 1 Half Day Excursions (5 Day Holiday) 2 Full Day and 2 Half Day Excursions (8 Day Holiday) Door to Door Pick Up All Coach Travel

A magnificent Regency building, enjoying an unrivalled position at the centre of Sidmouth’s elegant esplanade.

Directly overlooking the sea and adjacent to the picturesque town centre, the hotel is ideally located.

All rooms are en-suite with colour TV, radio, direct-dial telephone, hairdryer and tea/coffee making facilities.

The hotel’s wood panelled restaurant overlooking the sea and esplanade retains high standards of traditional silver service, whilst offering personal and caring attention.

The hotel boasts extensive leisure facilities including a seven-seater spa pool with Jacuzzi jets, sauna, solarium, exercise equipment, full-sized snooker table and a shortmat bowls rink. Guests of the hotel may swim free of charge at Sidmouth’s public

indoor pool, just 200 yards from the hotel.

Itinerary: Excursion to the gardens and model railway exhibition at Pecorama then calling at the Donkey Sanctuary and Beer.

Exmouth – Developed as a resort in Georgian times offers immaculate sands, lovely gardens, busy harbour and good shops & museums.

Budleigh Salterton

Included in Price Excursions as itinerary Door to Door Pick Up All Coach Travel

DURATION

PRICE

S/S

Mon 8th - Sat 13th Sept

6 Days

£445

None

Royal York & Faulkner Hotel Facilities Include

This Victorian 3 star hotel is one of Weymouth’s most attractive nestled on the historic promenade and overlooking the ocean.

DATE

DURATION

PRICE

S/S

Mon 21st - Fri 25th April

5 Days

£265

None

Prince Regent Hotel Facilities Include Lifts Stairs to some rooms En-suite Tea/Coffee in room

Entertainment Leisure facilities Accommodation Half Board

Half Day Mystery Tour

DATE

Lifts Stairs to some rooms En-suite Tea/Coffee in room

Prince Regent Hotel

Entertainment

Leisure facilities Accommodation Half Board

The Fairhaven Hotel The hotel is ideally situated on the promenade overlooking Weymouth Bay and close to the harbour and Pavilion Theatre and Ballroom.

DATE

DURATION

PRICE

S/S

Sat 30th Aug - Sat 6th Sept

8 Days

£430

£20

The Fairhaven Hotel Facilities Include Lifts Stairs to some rooms En-suite Tea/Coffee in room

Phone our Booking’s Hotline - 01773 830921 or 01773 834401

Entertainment Leisure facilities

Dancing Accommodation Half Board

Falmouth

The largest and most popular resort in Devon’s ‘English Riviera’ is beautifully positioned in the hills at the north end of Torbay. The once medieval fishing hamlet of ‘Tor Quay’ began to flourish on the completion of the Great Western Railway in 1848.

Known for its sheltered location and mild healthy climate, today’s visitor will find an exciting resort with plenty of shops, entertainment and activities.

There is also a passenger ferry service which operates between Torquay and Brixham.

Falmouth has been shaped and influenced by its strong connection to the sea. A fascinating maritime heritage sits comfortably alongside the creative, building a name for itself as the South West’s cultural and festival destinations. Enjoy its beaches or walk the miles of coastal paths or take a boat trip to explore creekside villages and gardens. © Port of Falmouth

Membly Hall Hotel Hotel TBA

Occupying a seafront position with views over Falmouth Bay.

The hotel for these Torquay breaks has yet to be finalised. If you have booked your holiday we will confirm with you as soon as possible.

Please be assured that the hotel we select will be to the usual standard expected.

Feel free to contact the office at any time for further information or for updates.

Membly Hall Hotel The hotel offers a games room, putting green, bowls and gardens. All rooms are en-suite with TV, hairdryer and tea/coffee making facilities. Lift to all floors.

ITINERARY t St Ives t Newquay t Penzance t Lands End

Included in Price 1 Full Day and 1 Half Day Excursions

Included in Price

Door to Door Pick Up All Coach Travel

DATE

DURATION

PRICE

S/S

Mon 30th June - Fri 4th June Mon 15th - Fri 19th Sept

5 Days 5 Days

£275 £275

None None

5 Days

£270

None

TINSEL & TURKEY

Mon 24th - Fri 28th Nov

Hotel Facilities TBA Lifts Stairs to some rooms En-suite Tea/Coffee in room

St Ives

1 Full Day and 1 Half Day Excursions Door to Door Pick Up All Coach Travel

DATE

DURATION

PRICE

S/S

Thurs 2nd - Mon 6th Oct

5 Days

£310

None

Membly Hall Hotel Facilities Include Entertainment Leisure facilities Accommodation Half Board

Lifts Stairs to some rooms En-suite Tea/Coffee in room

Phone our Booking’s Hotline - 01773 830921 or 01773 834401

Entertainment

Leisure facilities Accommodation Half Board

South and Sotuh West

Torquay

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South and South West

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St Agnes

Bude

St. Agnes is a picturesque village on the north coast of Cornwall. Steeped in mining history, the village still retains a traditional friendly Cornish atmosphere and makes a wonderful base for your holiday, with four varied beaches and a central location for touring the rest of Cornwall. Dramatic coastal walks and breathtaking scenery filled with relics from the past.

Bude is Cornwall’s special unspoilt place “where coast meets countryside”. With the spectacular heritage coastline, a designated area of outstanding beauty, unique sea-lock and canal with easy disabled access, a friendly town with mostly locally owned shops, you have all the ingredients for a great holiday location.

Rosemundy Hotel

Hartland Hotel

As well as our beautifully appointed en-suite rooms, many of which enjoy garden views, we also have a heated swimming pool, choice of cosy lounges, well stocked bar and an excellent restaurant.

Stepped Cottages, St Agnes

Padstow

Ideally situated overlooking Summerleaze Beach with delightful views of the sea & countryside.

Enjoy a meal in the elegant Restaurant or relax with a drink in the Highlander Bar. There is also an outdoor swimming pool. Bedrooms are en-suite with colour TV, tea/coffee making facilities, radio, direct dial telephone & hairdryer. Lift to all floors.

ITINERARY: Tintagel & Boscastle Barnstaple Padstow

ITINERARY: Cathedral city of Truro.

Boscastle

Historic maritime town of Falmouth.

St Ives, a quintessentially Cornish town with its old world charm & harbour.

Padstow

Included in Price

Included in Price

See itinerary Door to Door Pick Up All Coach Travel

Door to Door Pick Up All Coach Travel

See Itinerary

Lands End DATE

DURATION

PRICE

Fri 22nd - Thurs 28th Aug

7 Days

£435

S/S

Rosemundy Hotel Facilities Include Lifts Stairs to some rooms

En-suite Tea/Coffee in room

Entertainment

Leisure facilities Accommodation Half Board

DATE

DURATION

PRICE

S/S

Sun 27th Apr - Fri 2nd May

6 Days

£360

None

Hartland Hotel Facilities Include Lifts Stairs to some rooms En-suite Tea/Coffee in room

Phone our Booking’s Hotline - 01773 830921 or 01773 834401

Entertainment

Leisure facilities Accommodation Half Board

Lake District

Founded by the Romans over 2000 years ago, the city walls are the most complete in Britain. In every corner of the city you are confronted with history. As well as having so much history and heritage, Chester is a vibrant, dynamic city full of bars, pubs and one of the most unique features are the two-tiered rows, which means you can shop whatever

The Lake District is a magically beautiful region of high peaks, open fells, lakes and sparkling rivers set amidst scenery that is both spectacular and intimate.

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Windermere Hydro Hotel The Hydro is one of the oldest Lake District Hotels, built as a water cure hotel in the late 19th century.

Westminster Hotel The old world charm of the hotel makes it one of Chester’s treasures. Situated in the city centre and near to the Roman Walls the hotel is at the heart of a vibrant and cosmopolitan city.

Day 1 En route to your hotel we visit Trentham Gardens Shopping Village and Dagfields Crafts & Antiques Centre with over 250 dealers on site.

Day 2 Anderton Boat Lift; built

by Edwin Clark in 1875 to lift cargo boats the 50 feet from the River Weaver to the Trent & Mersey Canal. Two huge water tanks, each with watertight sealable doors carry boats up and down. Your visit will include a boat trip on the lift followed by a 45 minute cruise.

Day 3 Guided tour of Chester; exploring the medieval streets and its historic places of interest.

Then on to Port Sunlight Village Museum & Garden Centre; the model village created by William Hesketh Lever for his Sunlight soap factory workers in 1888 (entrance included).

Day 4 Free day in Chester; where you can explore at leisure its heritage and shops.

Day 5 We depart for the journey home.

See Itinerary Door to Door Pick Up All Coach Travel

DATE

Sun 29th June - Thur 3rd July

DURATION

PRICE

5 Days

£335

The Hotel has over 80 bedrooms, all non-smoking, all with private facilities, colour television, telephone and tea and coffee making equipment.

Many of the rooms have spectacular views over Lake Windermere and the Lake’s edge is only minutes away.

ITINERARY Keswick; stunningly located and nestled on the shores of Derwent Water, has a wide array of shops and galleries.

We visit the lovely villages of Hawkeshead and Ambleside before returning back by the banks of Lake Windermere.

Included in Price

Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway Join us as we journey from Ravenglass, the only coastal

village in the Lake District National Park, across the estuary, through the hills, past seven request stops with a 1:55 gradient at times, en route to our final destination some seven miles up the line to Dalegarth for Boot Station. The journey itself was one of Wainwright’s favourites, crossing seven miles of spectacular scenery to the foot of England’s highest mountains, the Scafell Range (3,209ft) at their peak.

The journey includes a visit to Muncaster Castle and the Owls World Trust where you can enjoy the historic surroundings of a stately home with a difference.

Included in Price 1 Full Day and 1 Half Day Excursions Door to Door Pick Up All Coach Travel

S/S

DATE

DURATION

PRICE

S/S

£60

Mon 25th - Fri 29th Aug

5 Days

£350

£40

Westminster Hotel Facilities Include

The Windermere Hydro Hotel Facilities Include

Lifts Stairs to some rooms

En-suite Tea/Coffee in room

Lifts Stairs to some rooms En-suite Tea/Coffee in room

Entertainment Leisure facilities Accommodation Half Board

Lake District & North

Chester

Phone our Booking’s Hotline - 01773 830921 or 01773 834401

Entertainment

Leisure facilities

Accommodation Half Board

Lake District & North

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Great Yarmouth Cromer & Norfolk Broads

Situated on the coast of England’s most eastern point, this fun packed resort has something for everyone to enjoy. It is very flat, so for people with walking difficulties, exploring the resort is much easier. This is Norfolk’s premier resort with lots of shops, amusements and attractions. Yarmouth has its own pleasure beach, theatres and cinemas, in fact it is often referred to as the ’Blackpool of the East Coast’. And yet, just a short journey away, you can find many tranquil areas teeming with wildlife on the Norfolk Broads. Norfolk’s capital, Norwich, is definitely worth a visit, particularly the Cathedral and Abbey.

Historically a fishing village, this attractive small resort is full of character with narrow twisting streets and a lively seafront promenade. Sandy beaches and colourful gardens offer quiet relaxation.

Hotel de Paris The Raynscourt Hotel This family run hotel is just a brief walk from the centre of Yarmouth and just off the seafront.

The welcome and service is second to none, the food is superb, so don’t expect to return home the same weight!

All rooms are en-suite with colour TV and tea/coffee making facilities and there is a lift in the main hotel.

Entertainment is provided most evenings and there is also a TV lounge and garden room.

Included in Price 1 Full Day and 1 Half Day Excursions (5 Days) 2 Full Day and 2 Half Day Excursions (8 Days) Door to Door Pick Up All Coach Travel

Overlooking the beach and the pier, the Hotel De Paris is a delightful, listed building situated close to shops and the historic parish church.

The hotel has a lovely reception area, lounge bar and dining room.

All bedrooms, some of which have sea views, are en-suite and have radio, TV and tea/coffee making facilities. There is a dance floor and entertainment is provided most evenings.

Cromer

Itinerary Excursion to the pretty little resort of Sheringham, from where we travel on to the North Norfolk Railway ’The Poppy line to Holt’ (fare included).

Excursion incorporating a trip on the Bure Valley Railway, which is Norfolk’s longest narrow gauge stream railway from Aylsham to Wroxham followed by a trip on a Norfolk Broads Cruiser (fare included).

Included in Price DATE

DURATION

PRICE

S/S

Sun 18th - Fri 23rd May Sat 16th - Sat 23rd Aug

5 Days 8 Days

£255 £385

£12 £20

5 Days

£250

£12

5 Days

£425

£12

Itinerary as indicated Door to Door Pick Up All Coach Travel

TINSEL & TURKEY

Tues 20th - Sat 24th Oct CHRISTMAS BREAK

Tues 23rd - Sat 27th Dec

The Raynscourt Hotel Facilities Include Lifts Stairs to some rooms En-suite Tea/Coffee in room

Entertainment Leisure facilities Accommodation Half Board

DATE

DURATION

PRICE

S/S

Tues 1st - Sat 5th Apr

5 Days

£235

£28

Hotel de Paris Facilities Include

Lifts Stairs to some rooms

En-suite Tea/Coffee in room

Phone our Booking’s Hotline - 01773 830921 or 01773 834401

Entertainment Leisure facilities Accommodation Half Board

Much loved and much visited, this is the resort of the Midlands. It is very flat, with gardens, funfairs, amusements, a Victorian pier and much more. Easily the most popular resort on the east coast and only two and a half hours away by coach, and don’t forget – ‘Skegness is so Bracing!’

Blackpool, The Lakes & The Fylde Coast The newly refurbished Carousel is the highest AA rated 3 Star hotel in Blackpool. Ideally located on the South Promenade close to all of Blackpool’s attractions yet is far enough away from the bustle of Blackpool’s famous Golden Mile to offer a relaxing, refreshing and high quality experience. This year we have two breaks to whet your appetite – a late summer tour of the area including the magnificent Lake District (see itinerary) and the Illuminations in October.

The Savoy Hotel This family run hotel is situated on the North parade.

The hotel facilities include a lift, lounge bar with dance floor, separate colour television lounge and dining room with excellent and varied menu (special diets catered for).

The hotel offers excellent dining facilities using fresh Lincolnshire produce.

Itinerary could include: The market town of Boston.

Springfields Festival Gardens & shopping experience.

Seaside resort of Mablethorpe.

The historic Cathedral town of Lincoln.

Included in Price 2 Full Day and 1 Half Day Excursions Door to Door Pick Up All Coach Travel

DATE

Mon 14th - Fri 18th July Mon 1st - Fri 5th Sept

5 Days 5 Days

£299 £299

None None

The Savoy Hotel Facilities Include Lifts Stairs to some rooms En-suite Tea/Coffee in room

Entertainment Leisure facilities Accommodation Half Board

Carousel Hotel, Blackpool ITINERARY Day 1 We proceed to your hotel with comfort stops en route. On arrival you will be given a welcome pack explaining the week’s activities. 3 course gourmet dinner will be served, after which you can retire to the lounge to enjoy the cabaret entertainment.

Day 2 Following breakfast we depart for Southport and the Victorian splendour of Lord Street with its unique range of shops and restaurants.

There are parks and gardens to enjoy and of course the beach, don’t forget your towel. We return to the hotel in plenty of time to freshen-up ready for dinner and the cabaret entertainment.

Day 3 (August) We depart after breakfast to the Lake District, including Bownes on Windermere and Windermere with time to look around and enjoy a bite to eat. We continue our tour following the banks of Lake Windermere and past Newby Bridge before returning to the hotel late afternoon. Later dinner will be served

followed by cabaret entertainment.

Day 3 (October) After breakfast we depart along the Fylde coast to Fleetwood Market, where you will have time to explore the markets.

We then continue to the Freeport Shopping Village in time for lunch before continuing shopping at over 45 outlet shops. We return to the hotel mid afternoon. Time to enjoy the world famous illuminations. Tonight’s gourmet evening meal is again followed by cabaret entertainment.

Day 4 Free day to explore.

Day 5 After breakfast we journey. home with a comfort stop en route home.

Included in Price Itinerary as indicated Door to Door Pick up All Coach Travel

DATE

DURATION

PRICE

S/S

Mon 11th - Fri 15th August

5 Days

£270

£20

5 Days

£299

£40/40

ILLUMINATIONS

Mon 6th - Fri 10th October

Carousel Hotel Facilities Include

Lifts Stairs to some rooms

En-suite Tea/Coffee in room

Phone our Booking’s Hotline - 01773 830921 or 01773 834401

Entertainment Leisure facilities Accommodation Half Board

Lake District & North

Skegness

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Lake District & North

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Cumbria

Morecambe

Gilsland is set in a wonderful area with many scenic walks and the magnificent Irthing Gorge.

Northumberland National Park is helping to preserve this special area. Close by is the World Heritage Site of historic Hadrian’s Wall. This border area is steeped in history with many places waiting to be discovered. A quite unique part of Britain welcomes visitors worldwide and provides a terrific holiday base.

The 4 mile promenade gives a panoramic view across Morecambe Bay, from Piel Island to the heart of the Lakeland Hills. The northern mill towns provided the first tourists to Victorian Morecambe which developed from the merging of three villages. A short journey away is the Lake District and Herriot’s Yorkshire.

Gilsland Spa Hotel

The Auckland Hotel

Gilsland Spa Hotel sits 700 feet above sea level, and commands spectacular views over the Cumbrian countryside.

Situated just over a mile from the pretty village of Gilsland.

Visitors can enjoy the magnificent Irthing Gorge, where the River Irthing separates the counties of Cumbria and Northumberland.

An added bonus in staying at the Gilsland Spa, are the many scenic walks to be found in the hotels 140 acres of park and woodland.

For the more adventurous, Hadrian’s Wall can be found nearby, and further afield, but easily reached by public transport, are the historic towns of Hexham and Carlisle. Gretna Green and the Solway Firth are only a short car journey away.

ITINERARY Excursions include the historic city of Carlisle and the village of Hexham.

We visit the Rheged Discovery Centre; housed under a unique grass roof, Rheged is a building of architectural merit. With a pottery painting workshop, giant 3D cinema screen plus a lovely selection of shops and no less than three cafes, there is plenty to keep you occupied.

The Auckland hotel offers a very warm welcome.

The hotel’s special feature is its cuisine, backed by homecooking and a delightful varied menu. There is a selection of lounges for you to relax in, offering views of the Lakeland Hills and Morecambe Bay.

Included in Price Then onto the quaint little town of Keswick by the banks of Derwent Water.

Settle to Carlisle Train Journey (Oct Holiday) 1 Full Day and 1 Half Day Excursions (5 Days)

Included in Price

Door to Door Pick Up

1 Full Day and 1 Half Day Excursions

All Coach Travel

Door to Door Pick Up All Coach Travel RELIVE THE 60’S

DURATION

PRICE

S/S

Mon 7th - Fri 11th April

5 Days

£240

None

5 Days

£285

None

DATE

DURATION

PRICE

S/S

SETTLE TO CARLISLE

Mon 23rd - Fri 27th June

5 Days

£295

£20

Mon 6th - Fri 10th October

The Auckland Hotel Facilities Include

Gilsland Spa Hotel Facilities Include

Lifts Stairs to some rooms

En-suite Tea/Coffee in room

The Settle to Carlisle Railway This is one of England’s most scenic railway journeys. One of the last great mainline railways to be built in this country, it was completed for passenger travel in 1876. The landscape presented a tremendous challenge, requiring 72 miles of track, 20 major viaducts and 14 tunnels.

Today’s travellers can still enjoy a dramatic and inspiring journey through some of England’s most magnificent landscape.

Entertainment Leisure facilities Accommodation Half Board

Lifts Stairs to some rooms En-suite Tea/Coffee in room

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Entertainment

Leisure facilities Accommodation Half Board

Our Fair Trading Agreement sets out clearly the responsibilities which we have to you and which in turn you have to us, when a contract is made between us when you make a booking with us. We have an obligation to provide you with the holiday you have booked under the terms which are clearly stated below.

Your contract with Golden Holidays is entered into when you sign your booking form on behalf of yourself and others named in your party.

1) DEPOSIT – A deposit of £25 per person is required when booking your holiday.

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Admission fees to buildings and grounds etc. are not included in the price of your holiday. Golden Holidays reserve the right unconditionally to refuse a booking or terminate a client’s holiday in the event of unreasonable conduct which in our opinion is likely to cause distress, danger, damage or annoyance to other clients, employees, property or to any third party. If you are prevented from travelling or continuing your holiday by such a termination, Golden Holidays responsibility for your holiday thereupon ceases, full cancellation charges will apply and Golden Holidays will be under no obligation for any refund, compensation or loss which you may incur.

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Fair Trade Agreement

Fair Trading Agreement

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2014 Tour Itinerary

2014 Tour Itinerary JANUARY START DATE Sat 4th January Sat 11th January Fri 17th January Sat 25th January

END DATE Sun 5th January Sun 12th January Sun 19th January Sun 26th January

DURATION 2 Days 2 Days 3 Days 2 Days

DESTINATION Plantagenets & Planets Break Mystery Weekend January Sales Break, York Chester Pamper

HOTEL Holiday Inn Hotel, Leicester Mystery Hotel Queens Hotel Queens Hotel

PRICE £79 £69 £125 £89

SINGLE SUPP £20 £20 £40 £20

Mon 10th February Mon 17th February Sun 23rd February

2 Days 2 Days 2 Days

London & Afternoon Tea London & Harry Potter Studios Mystery Weekend

Waldorf Hotel Kensington Hotel Mystery Hotel

£130 £135 £79

£59 £50 £20

Fri 7th March Fri 14th March Sun 16th March Fri 21st March Mon 24th March Wed 26th March Mon 31st March Fri 4th April

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

Bournemouth Southport Mystery Weekend Eastbourne Swinging 60’s, Weston Super Mare Llandudno Landlubbers Cruise Cotswolds Pamper Break Isle of Wight Entertainment Break

Trouville Hotel Royal Clifton Hotel Mystery Hotel Alexandra Hotel Sand Bay Leisure Resort Tynedale Hotel Hilton Hotel, Swindon Burlington Hotel

£199 £220 £79 £220 £140 £310 £149 £199

Sat 5th April Fri 11th April Thur 17th April Fri 18th April Sun 20th April Fri 25th April Fri 2nd May Fri 2nd May

5 Days 5 Days 5 Days 5 Days 2 Days 5 Days 6 Days 5 Days

Cromer & The Norfolk Broads Morecambe Sequence Dancing, Paignton Criccieth (Rolling Back The Years) Mystery Weekend Weymouth Bude Fred Dibnah’s Life of Steam

Hotel de Paris Auckland Hotel Redcliffe Hotel Lion Hotel Mystery Hotel Prince Regent Hotel Hartland Hotel Dunkenhalgh Hotel & Spa

£235 £240 £295 £260 £79 £265 £360 £275

Fri 9th May Sun 11th May Fri 16th May Wed 21st May Fri 23rd May Fri 23rd May Wed 28th May Fri 30th May Thur 29th May Fri 30th May Wed 4th June

5 Days 2 Days 5 Days 5 Days 6 Days 5 Days 5 Days 7 Days 5 Days 5 Days 5 Days

Llandudno Mystery Weekend Dover and Ypres Tenby Great Yarmouth Eastbourne Shropshire Tour Jersey (By Air) Perthshire Heritage Tour Chichester Edinburgh

Tynedale Hotel Mystery Hotel Dover Marina Hotel Cliffe-Norton Hotel Raynscourt Hotel Alexandra Hotel Buckatree Hall Hotel Mayfair Hotel Salutation Hotel Chichester Park Hotel Kings Manor Hotel

£310 £79 £399 £299 £280 £270 £320 £675 £375 £325 £355

Sat 7th June Sat 14th June Sun 15th June Mon 16th June Fri 20th June Sat 28th June Fri 27th June Thur 3rd July Fri 4th July

2 Days 5 Days 2 Days 2 Days 5 Days 8 Days 5 Days 5 Days 5 Days

York & Steam Llandudno Mystery Weekend Stratford upon Avon Pamper Criccieth (Trains of Wales) Isle of Wight Cumbria Chester Torquay

Queens Hotel Tynedale Hotel Mystery Hotel Holiday Inn Lion Hotel Burlington Hotel Gilsland Spa Hotel Westminster Hotel TBA

£99 £310 £79 £99 £305 £425 £295 £335 £275

Sat 12th July Fri 11th July Sat 19th July Fri 18th July

8 Days 6 Days 8 Days 5 Days

Eastbourne Irish Gem Llandudno Skegness

Alexandra Hotel Ballymascanlon House Hotel Tynedale Hotel Savoy Hotel

£425 £460 £460 £299

30

FEBRUARY Sun 9th February Sun 16th February Sat 22nd February

MARCH Mon 3rd March Mon 10th March Sat 15th March Mon 17th March Fri 21st March Sat 22nd March Sat 29th March Mon 31st March

£20

£40

APRIL Tue 1st April Mon 7th April Sun 13th April Mon 14th April Sat 19th April Mon 21st April Sun 27th April Mon 28th April

£28

£20

£60

MAY Mon 5th May Sat 10th May Mon 12th May Sat 17th May Sun 18th May Mon 19th May Sat 24th May Sat 24th May Sun 25th May Mon 26th May Sat 31st May

£20 £120 £12 £12 £60 £120 £60 £60 £80

JUNE Fri 6th June Tue 10th June Sat 14th June Sun 15th June Mon 16th June Sat 21st June Mon 23rd June Sun 29th June Mon 30th June

£20 £20 £20

£20 £60

JULY Sat 5th July Sun 6th July Sat 12th July Mon 14th July

Phone our Booking’s Hotline - 01773 830921 or 01773 834401

£99

JULY CONTINUED START DATE Sat 19th July Sun 20th July Sun 20th July Sat 26th July Sun 27th July

END DATE Sun 20th July Fri 25th July Thur 24th July Sat 2nd August Mon 28th July

DURATION 2 Days 6 Days 5 Days 8 Days 2 Days

DESTINATION Mystery Weekend Bournemouth Paignton Isle of Wight Bath

HOTEL Mystery Hotel Belvedere Hotel Redcliffe Hotel Burlington Hotel Hilton Bath City Hotel

PRICE £79 £340 £350 £445 £99

Sat 9th August Mon 4th August Wed 13th August Fri 15th August Mon 18th August Sun 17th August Sat 23rd August Thur 28th August Sun 24th August Fri 29th August Sat 6th September

8 Days 2 Days 5 Days 5 Days 4 Days 2 Days 8 Days 7 Days 2 Days 5 Days 8 Days

Llandudno Buckingham Palace & London Tenby Blackpool Colchester & Suffolk Southport Flower Show Great Yarmouth St Agnes, Cornwall Mystery Weekend Lake District Weymouth

Tynedale Hotel Bull Hotel, Gerrards Cross Cliffe-Norton Hotel Carousel Hotel Holiday Inn Royal Clifton Hotel Raynscourt Hotel Rosemundy House Hotel Mystery Hotel Windermere Hydro Hotel Fairhaven Hotel

£460 £130 £310 £270 £275 £99 £385 £435 £79 £350 £430

Fri 5th September Sat 13th September Thur 11th September Sat 13th September Mon 15th September Sun 14th September Fri 19th September Thur 25th September Sat 27th September Tue 30th September Thur 2nd October

5 Days 8 Days 5 Days 6 Days 4 Days 2 Days 5 Days 7 Days 7 Days 5 Days 5 Days

Skegness Isle of Wight Weston Super Mare Sidmouth 50’s & 60’s Weekend Mystery Weekend Torquay Eastbourne Guernsey (By Air) Llandudno Gower Peninsula

Savoy Hotel £299 Burlington Hotel £399 Smiths Hotel £320 Royal York & Faulkner Hotel £445 Sand Bay Leisure Resort £145 Mystery Hotel £79 TBA £275 Alexandra Hotel £399 Peninsula Hotel £675 Tynedale Hotel £310 Aberavon Beach Hotel £330

Mon 6th October Fri 10th October Fri 10th October Fri 10th October Fri 17th October Sun 19th October Fri 24th October Fri 24th October

5 Days 6 Days 5 Days 5 Days 5 Days 2 Days 5 Days 5 Days

Falmouth Fort William Morecambe (Settle – Carlisle) Blackpool Illuminations Northumbria & Seahouses Mystery Weekend Sequence Dancing, Bournemouth Great Yarmouth (Tinsel & Turkey)

Membly Hall Hotel Alexandra Hotel Auckland Hotel Carousel Hotel Bamburgh Castle Hotel Mystery Hotel Mayfair Hotel Raynscourt Hotel

£310 £370 £285 £299 £335 £79 £275 £250

Fri 7th November Fri 7th November Thur 13th November Mon 10th November Wed 19th November Mon 17th November Sun 23rd November Mon 24th November Fri 28th November Mon 1st December Mon 1st December

5 Days 5 Days 5 Days 2 Days 5 Days 2 Days 2 Days 2 Days 5 Days 2 Days 2 Days

Criccieth (Go Crackers!)

Eastbourne (Tinsel & Turkey) Llandudno (Holly & Mistletoe) Christmas Spectacular Thursford Isle of Wight (Tinsel & Turkey) Christmas Spectacular Thursford Mystery Weekend Christmas Spectacular Thursford Torquay (Tinsel & Turkey) Christmas Spectacular Thursford St Nicholas Fair, York

Lion Hotel Alexandra Hotel Tynedale Hotel Holiday Inn Burlington Hotel Holiday Inn Mystery Hotel Holiday Inn TBA Holiday Inn Queens Hotel

£260 £295 £310 £135 £260 £135 £79 £135 £270 £135 £89

Sun 7th December Mon 8th December Sat 27th December Sat 27th December Sat 3rd January 2015 Sat 3rd January 2015

2 Days 2 Days 5 Days 5 Days 5 Days 5 Days

Mystery Weekend Christmas Spectacular Thursford Great Yarmouth (Christmas Break) Tenby (Christmas Break) Llandudno (New Year Break) Isle of Wight (New Year Break)

Mystery Hotel Holiday Inn Raynscourt Hotel Cliffe-Norton Hotel Tynedale Hotel Burlington Hotel

£85 £135 £440 £469 £465 £395

SINGLE SUPP £20

31 £20

AUGUST Sat 2nd August Sun 3rd August Sat 9th August Mon 11th August Fri 15th August Sat 16th August Sat 16th August Fri 22nd August Sat 23rd August Mon 25th August Sat 30th August

£15 £12 £20 £60 £20 £20 £20 £40 £20

SEPTEMBER Mon 1st September Sat 6th September Sun 7th September Mon 8th September Fri 12th September Sat 13th September Mon 15th September Fri 19th September Sun 21st September Fri 26th September Sun 28th September

£20

£20

£100 £48

OCTOBER Thur 2nd October Sun 5th October Mon 6th October Mon 6th October Mon 13th October Sat 18th October Mon 20th October Mon 20th October

£50 £40 £80 £20 £12

NOVEMBER Mon 3rd November Mon 3rd November Sun 9th November Sun 9th November Sat 15th November Sun 16th November Sat 22nd November Sun 23rd November Mon 24th November Sun 30th November Sun 30th November

£20 £20 £20 £20 £20 £20

DECEMBER Sat 6th December Sun 7th December Tue 23rd December Tue 23rd December Tue 30th December Tue 30th December

Phone our Booking’s Hotline - 01773 830921 or 01773 834401

2014 Tour Itinerary

2014 Tour Itinerary

£20 £20 £12 £12

BOOKING OFFICE Opening Hours Monday-Friday 9am-4pm Saturday 9am-3pm SEVERN SQUARE, ALFRETON, DERBYSHIRE, DE55 7BQ Email: tim.draper@btconnect.com Web: www.timdrapers.com

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Special thanks to the following for their help in the production of this brochure: Visit Britain/Britainonview; Wales Tourist Board; Jersey Tourism; Visit Guernsey; Warner Bros; Visit London; Scottish Viewpoint; Isle of Wight Tourism; www.tournorfolk.co.uk; Visit Southport; Eastbourne Tourism Department; Gower Heritage Centre; Titanic Belfast; South West Tourism; Sidmouth Town Council; Bournemouth Tourism; Weymouth & Portland Borough Council; English Riviera Tourist Board; Cumbria Tourist Board; Settle-Carlisle Railway Dev. Co.; East Lindsey District Council; Somerset Tourism; www.stives-cornwall.co.uk; Potters Leisure Resort; Ironbridge Village Museum; The Royal Yacht Britannia; and all the hotels featured.

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