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A New Presentation of Quality Coach Breaks at Affordable Prices
2014-2015
COACH TOUR OPERATORS • WORLDWIDE TRAVEL AGENTS 3 Station Road, Glenfield, Leicester LE3 8BT Telephone: (0116) 287 1608 and 287 7207 Fax: (0116) 287 8003 Email: glenfield.travel@vsmail.co.uk Website: www.glenfieldtravel.co.uk
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Autumn Breaks Autumn draws on - the days get shorter and the evenings cooler, but the hotels we use are warm and cosy. The accommodation is first class, all rooms en-suite and the food is excellent . . . and we include day-time excursions and evening entertainment. Sounds good doesn’t it? - It is!
TORQUAY
BLACKPOOL
Our base is the ‘Headland Hotel’ with it’s magnificent views of Meadfoot Beach. The accommodation is delightful, spacious and tastefully furnished, there is also a bar, lift and it has an enviable reputation for serving fine food.
Blackpool Illuminations are without doubt the most spectacular light and laser show to be seen anywhere, and our coach will take you for an evening drive the full length of the seafront to enjoy it’s magnificence.
We shall visit Dartmouth, home of the Royal Naval College, travelling on the Old Great Western Railway, Dawlish, Teignmouth, and a day trip to Plymouth crossing Dartmoor. Departing October 13th, 2014. 5 days. £299 HB
ILFRACOMBE Our hotel The Ilfracombe Carlton is the highest-rated hotel in the town. It has a seafront position and is only a 10 minute stroll to the ancient harbour. Accommodation is first class with en-suite bedrooms, lounge bar and a lift that serves all floors. Tours include a Narrow Gauge Railway Trip from Lynton, and visits to the harbour town of Lynmouth, Barnstaple and a Crystal Factory.
20th Anniversary Comedy Weekend
We visit Southport, an elegant victorian resort to enjoy it’s famous parks and shopping parades.
SAND BAY LEISURE RESORT Weston-super-Mare
We stay at the Queen’s Hotel seafront. It has spacious accommodation, is delightful with all rooms en-suite and a restaurant that serves excellent cuisine.
For 20 years now we have been arranging mirth and merriment weekends for some 12,000 customers who mostly return year after year. This year is going to be special! We shall include 10 star acts, in-house floor show, quizzes, line dancing and bingo - all presented in a festive turkey/tinsel weekend. There is a late night bar, chalet accommodation with private facilities, tea/coffee etc., full board self-service, indoor pool and a free coach excursion. This festive treat is fantasic value at £185 per person Self drive £155 per person Depart Friday, November 14th, 2014 Return Monday, November 17th, 2014
Depart October 24th, 2014. 3 days. £169 HB
ISLE OF WIGHT We stay at The Ocean Hotel Seafront, Sandown. The accommodation is superb and restaurant delightful. It is spacious and serves excellent cuisine. We include Island Tours and free entry to the Islands Water Spectacular”Waltzing Waters”. The island is 23 miles by 17, and blessed with glorious countryside and lovely beaches. Owned and run by the same family for 56 years.
Depart September 29th, 2014. 5 days. £329 HB
Departing September 13th, 2014. 6 days. £359 HB This is an extended break of 6 days. 2
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s l a i c e p S e v i Fest
Turkey and Tinsel
WISHING YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR SIDMOUTH
see how the Scots live it up. Excellent cuisine served throughout. The New Years Eve Banquet is a 5course dinner followed by entertainment, including a Ceilidh band and choir.
Enjoy an early taste of Christmas at the superb Royal York and Faulkner, a delightful hotel on the town’s seafront in South Devon. It’s Olde Worlde charm will delight you, along with quality accommodation (4 crowns) and Christmassy Cuisine served in a spacious restaurant. All rooms en-suite, bar, lift, entertainment and excursions included.
Glenfield Travel will provide a complimentary drink each evening and there is a Firework Display outside the hotel. New Years Day - Late Breakfast - 3pm Meal - 8pm Buffet and Entertainment Excursions included.
Depart November 8th, 2014. 5 days. £309
A Superb Offer - Depart December 30th, 2014 4 days. £259
EASTBOURNE The Congress Hotel is a firm favourite of Glenfield Travel customers, sited just off the floral promenade, it is spacious, warm and cosy, and serves excellent cuisine. Christmassy Festivity is arranged along with entertainment, excursions and a complimentary drink each evening provided by Glenfield Travel. Lift to all floors.
TWIXMAS IN SUSSEX To the delightful Congress Hotel in Eastbourne. It is spacious and has quality accommodation. Seasonal fayre is served in the cosy restaurant.
Depart November 24th, 2014. 5 days. £279
Our Twixmas allows you to spend Christmas at home then relax at The Congress and be back home to see the New Year in.
A SCOTTISH HOGMANAY At The George & Abbotsford Hotel, Melrose
A superb break has been arranged with entertainment, excursions, dancing, Pantomime visit and we include a complimentary drink each evening. Lift to all floors. Depart December 27th, 2014. 4 days. £219
Our previous visits to the The George & Abbotsford have been highly successful, so why not join us and
Twixmas and The New Year! 3
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SCARBOROUGH & THE YORKSHIRE MOORS RAILWAY On our way to the Red Lea Hotel South Cliff, we make a stop in the historic city of York for refreshment and sightseeing.
SCARBOROUGH - A WINTER WARMER At The Red Lea Hotel, Scarborough (see details opposite) to include Excursions and Entertainment. All rooms en-suite, lift and a free drink each evening with the compliments of Glenfield Travel. PROGRAMME Monday Evening Dinner of the famous Yorkshire Fish and Chips. Other choices available each evening.
The Red Lea is a quality hotel that serves excellent food and accommodation is first class. There is a lift plus indoor pool and entertainment is provided each evening.
Tuesday
Excursions include Rail Journey Pickering to Whitby. A trip to Malton and Flamborough Head and a drive through The Vale of Pickering calling at Thornton-le-Dale and Helmsley. On our way home we call at Eden Camp Malton and re-live the 1940s.
Excursion. Return for Traditional Roast Beef Dinner. Entertainment
Wednesday Excursion Yorkshire Moors Railway*. Evening dinner and a night at Scarborough Races. Who knows you may win a bob or two. Prizes given. Thursday
Departure June 15th, 2015. 5 days. £339. Glenfield Travel will provide a complimentary drink each evening.
Excursion after dinner we attend ‘The Last Night of The Proms’. All the music and songs you love to hear. Depart March 30th, 2015. 5 days. £255 *Railway subject to operation
NEWQUAY AND THE CORNISH COAST At this popular Cornish resort we stay at The Victoria Hotel Seafront, with stunning views, everything in it is first-class. Spacious lounge, delightful restaurant and accommodation. Our excursions will include the beautiful harbour town of St. Ives - an Artists Haven. Truro (the County Town) onwards to Falmouth. A morning trip to Padstow - a fishing town with a delightful harbour. Returning for an afternoon in Newquay. Departures June 22nd, 2015. 5 days. £385 September 14th, 2015. 5 days. £385 Glenfield Travel will provide a complimentary drink each evening
TORQUAY - THE ENGLISH RIVIERA To The Headland Hotel, set on one of the most scenic areas of Torquay, and overlooking the delightful Meadfoot Beach. Accommodation is first-class. Fine food is prepared daily from locally-sourced ingredients. There is a swimming pool, bar and lift. A Coastal Tour of Dawlish and Teignmouth is planned. A day-out to the Victorian town of Sidmouth and a train journey to Kingswear, and a Ferry Crossing to Dartmouth - home of The Royal Naval College. Departure July 20th, 2015. £359. 5 days. Glenfield Travel will provide a complimentary drink each evening 4
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ISLE OF WIGHT
ILFRACOMBE - PRIDE OF NORTH DEVON
Your holiday starts with a ferry sailing from Southampton to East Cowes and onwards to the Ocean Hotel, Sandown. This superb hotel is on the seafront with views from the delightful restaurant.
‘The Ilfracombe Carlton’ is the highest-rated hotel in the town. A delightful spacious hotel offering true Devonshire hospitality. There is a lounge bar, entertainment and a lift to all floors. It’s but a 10-minute stroll to the ancient harbour and we tour the area with excursions to Barnstaple, a crystal factory and a narrow gauge railway trip from Lynton to Woody Bay and onwards to the picturesque town of Lynmouth.
There is a large lounge, bar, all rooms en-suite, lift to all floors and managed and owned by the same family for 56 years. We’ll tour the island and Glenfield Travel will provide a complimentary drink on arrival and entry to the Islands top entertainment venue ‘Waltzing Waters’ to experience this water spectacular. Departures June 8th, 2015. 6 days. £359 September 21st, 2015. 6 days. £329
Depart September 28th, 2015. 5 days. £329 Glenfield Travel will provide a complimentary drink each evening.
Seasonal Value
An array of colourful houses adorns the winding streets of Tenby - a beautiful holiday destination. Boasting gorgeous beaches, the charm of a traditional seaside resort and an intriguing history, it’s clear to see why Tenby is so attractive.
WEYMOUTH - A DORSET DELIGHT
TENBY AND ST. DAVIDS The Belgrave Hotel is warm and relaxing. All rooms ensuite with usual facilities. The restaurant is first-class as is the cuisine served.
We stay at The Berkeley Hotel, an original Georgian listed building, centrally situated on the seafront with stunning views of Weymouth Bay, Portland Harbour and the Jurassic Coast. All rooms en-suite with hospitality tray, large lounge, dance floor and lift to all floors, and the delights served in the dining room with freshly-cooked home style meals.
We include a round trip to Haverford West and Pembroke. A visit to Laugharne - home of Dylan Thomas, The famous Welsh poet, and a boat trip out to Caldey Island to visit the Monastery, where monks sell chocolates, shortbread, perfume etc. and we include a complimentary drink each evening to round off this visit to Wales.
We visit Dorchester - the county town, a day in Bournemuth a visit to Swanage to join the Steam Railway to Corfe Castle.
Departures *April 20th, 2015. 5 days. £299 August 23rd, 2015. 6 days. £379
Depart August 10th, 2015. 5 days. £329
*The April 20th depature also includes: Three packed lunches, afternoon tea and all drinks between 6pm and 10.30pm each evening.
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GLENFIELD TRAVEL 34 years serving our local community Quality Breaks and Value For Money are the hallmarks of our business. We receive many congratulatory messages and can assure you the holidays in this brochure all equal if not better than previous ones as we constantly strive to improve. I hope you will choose Glenfield Travel for your next holiday. I know you won’t be disappointed.
Yours sincerely from the Team at Glenfield Travel
JERSEY AND ISLE OF MAN We have many departures by air and sea arranged visiting these beautiful islands, but there isn’t enough space here to do them justice, so we have produced special leaflets for you (flyers) copies of which we enclose with this brochure.
PORTHCAWL AND THE GOWER PENINSULA Staying at The Seabank Hotel, a landmark building with coastal views from all sides, and but a short walk to the town centre. It has all the usual facilities for a pleasant visit to South Wales. The attractive restaurant serves tastefully prepared meals, the bedrooms are all en-suite, there are two small lounges with sea views, entertainment and a lift. Excursions include a visit to Swansea and The Gower Heritage Coast. A visit to St. Fagan’s Outdoor Museum, Cardiff for an experience of how Welsh people lived 100 years ago. We also take a drive over The Brecon Beacons, visiting it’s main town Brecon. Departure July 4th, 2015. 5 days. £329 We provide a complimentary drink each evening
LLANDUDNO AND SNOWDONIA Standing on the beautiful seat-lined promenade, but only minutes from the town centre, shops and attractions, this spacious Somerset hotel has firstclass accommodation, lounges, rooms en-suite with all the usual facilities and provides entertainment, a dance floor and a lift. We drive through the Vale of Llanberis and visit Caernarfon. A day to the Isle of Anglesey and we include a rail journey on the Ffestiniog small gauge line to Porthmadoc. Depart July 6th, 2015. 5 days. £339
SIDMOUTH - A VICTORIAN DELIGHT This Victorian resort on the South Devon Coast still retains it’s Olde Worlde charm and we stay at The Royal York and Faulkner Hotel. It’s a 4-star hotel of the highest calibre and stands on the seafront with stunning view of the sea and cliffs. This is a quality hotel, all rooms are en-suite with a delightful lounge. There is a lift and the hotel provides entertainment most evenings. We include a coastal excursion to Dawlish and Teignmouth, a day visit to Exeter and a day in Torbay. Depart May 25th, 2015. 5 days. £385 6
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THE ROYAL EDINBURGH MILITARY TATTOO It’s great to be returning to The George & Abbotsford Hotel, Melrose. Now under new management with many improvements under way at this delightful Victorian Hotel, situated in the award-winning town of Melrose. Friday Welcoming refreshments on arrival. Evening dinner with a complimentary drink. Saturday After a full Scottish breakfast we head to the capital city for sightseeing and entertainment at The Fringe Festival. Tonight reserved seats await at the World Famous Tattoo. Supper will be served on our return to the hotel. Sunday After breakfast we tour the local area, returning for time in Melrose. Tonight a Scottish Banquet is arranged with entertainment and a free drink with the compliments of Glenfield Travel. Monday Homeward bound with refreshment stop at Gretna Green Depart August 7th, 2015. 4 days. £275
EASTBOURNE - THE PRIDE OF SUSSEX Just off the floral promenade, The Congress Hotel is a spacious family-owned and run hotel. It has superior accommodation which overlooks the garden, as does the delightful restaurant, where you can be sure of traditional cuisine. There are lounges, a dance floor, bar, lift to all floors en-suite rooms and evening entertainment. Local excursions include the town of Alfriston, returning to Eastbourne for afternoon sightseeing/shopping. We visit Lewes - the county town, and Hastings, with a journey arranged on the Kent and East Sussex Railway. To add to your delight Glenfield Travel include a complimentary drink each evening and a visit to a variety show. Departures: May 11th, 2015. 5 days. £319 September 7th, 2015. 5 days. £309
London Theatre
Let us take the hassle out of your weekend in London. We’ll purchase your theatre tickets, arrange the return rail journeys and your overnight hotel, and if you wish, the following morning we could include a Thames boat trip or a ride on the London Eye.
Just call Steve on (0116) 287 1608/287 7207 - he will be pleased to help you.
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THE FAMOUS BLACKPOOL ILLUMINATIONS
They call it the “Greatest Free Show on Earth”. It’s made up of 1 million coloured bulbs and 500 scenic displays and tableaux, and to ensure you enjoy it to the full we shall take an evening drive the full length of the promenade. We stay at the ‘Queens Hotel’, ideally situated between the Central and South Piers, overlooking the Irish Sea. Centrally heated with all rooms en-suite, spacious public area include lounges, cocktail bar and the refurbished theatre bar where you can enjoy super entertainment. We make a trip to Southport, an elegant Victorian town with a superb promenade and beach, it’s parks are beautiful and the shops in the town are outstanding. Depart October 23rd, 2015. 3 days. £189 Glenfield Travel will include a compimentary drink each evening
SUFFOLK - JOHN CONSTABLE COUNTRY Friday
With a complimentary coffee stop en-route we drive to the delightful city of ELY then onwards to our hotel for 3 nights. Saturday We tour the countryside today visiting the delightful town of Lavenham, with its 16th Century half-timbered buildings. Long Melford with its many antique shops and finally to the market town of Sudbury, birth place of Thomas Gainsborough. Sunday Our first call today is at East Bergholt, the birth place of John Constable, and on to Flatford, where he painted “THE HAYWAIN”, half hour long trips on the River Stour are available here. The afternoon is taken up with a visit to the seaside resort of Felixstowe. Monday Homeward today with a visit to Lowestoft for sightseeing and refreshments. Depart August 28th, 2015. 4 days. £249
GROUPS!
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THE GOOD OLD DAYS
CHRISTMAS MARKET
Let’s take you back in time to theatre of yesteryear. Enjoy Victorian songs and humour at the City Varieties Theatre, Leeds. Beautifully restored to its original glory and now offers a lift and a restaurant. There is shopping time in Leeds before we take our seats for the matinee performance (2 p.m.). Depart Saturday, 18th October, 2014. £42
After our successful visit to Stamford last year we again visit this lovely old town. It comes alive with street entertainment, Santa’s Grotto and some 150 stalls offering gifts, food and wine, arts and crafts - all decorated to reflect this lovely season of the year. Ample coffee shops and eating houses are available. Sunday, 30th November, 2014. £16 adult, £14 child
THURSFORD CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR We break our journey at Thorney, where we have arranged complimentary tea/coffee. At Thursford the hall has been decked with the most delightful and lavish Christmas decorations. This extravaganza will thrill you with superb dances, choirs, pipers, military band and the mighty Wurlitzer organ. It’s truly magnificent and all sprinkled with the spirit of Christmas.
Saturday, December 13th. £59 Wednesday, December 17th. £59
Days of Leisure
Matinee Performances
A TASTE OF DERBYSHIRE
LADIES DAY AT ASCOT
This morning we head to the famous market town of Chesterfield, and it’s church with the crooked spire. A drive through Chatsworth Park to the pretty town of Bakewell, siting by the banks of the River Wye. Refreshment time available. Now to the Well Dressings at Tissington. You’ll marvel at the beautiful tableaux made of flower heads and leaves. Depart Thursday 14th May, 2015. £17.50
A really wonderful and colourful day out. It’s the highlight of the horse racing social calendar, and we add to the glamour by including refreshments enroute, a lunch with sweet course and Champagne before racing begins. Afterwards a sumptuous buffet meal with sweet course, wines and beers on generous allocation are served. Depart June 18th 2015. £159. Including Grandstand Ticket Ascot is always a sell-out - book early to avoid disappointment!
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PICK UP POINTS
SUMMARY OF GLENFIELD TRAVEL TOURS 2014/15 What’s included: Local Pick-up. Executive Coach Travel. Coach Direct to Hotel. Half Board Accommodation. Rooms with Private Facilities. Entertainment. Excursions. VAT. No Single Supplement.
COACH DEPARTURES 2014/15 DATE
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NOVEMBER 24TH DECEMBER 27TH DECEMBER 30TH
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SIDMOUTH COMEDY WEEKEND SELF DRIVE EASTBOURNE EASTBOURNE MELROSE
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Fly to those faraway places with Glenfield Travel. A.B.T.A. 32868 For Bookings/ Information Telephone (0116) 287 1608 or 287 7207
THIS IS THE 32nd GLENFIELD TRAVEL BROCHURE PRODUCED BY MY FATHER GORDON, TO WHOM WE ALL SEND OUR SINCERE THANKS FOR ANOTHER EXCELLENT PRODUCTION - Thanks Dad
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