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Spring into Summer 2010

FROM THE DEEPINGS, BOURNE, STAMFORD & PETERBOROUGH(with some tours also picking up in Buckden, Huntingdon,

Oakham, Oundle and Spalding)

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Great Value Days Out

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Look out for our SPECIAL OFFERS including our great value Family Ticket

• Top London Shows from only £49.50pp• Superb Scenery • Shopping & Sightseeing• Top Visitor Attractions • Great Gift Ideas

• Concerts, Entertainment,Special Events and much more!

FREE‘LEISURE DAY’OFFER!

Book a selection of our ‘Leisure Day’ toursfor shopping, sightseeing or visiting friends and you’ll save evenmore! You just need to book and pay for 3 (or more) ‘LeisureDays’ all at the same time and we’ll give you a fourthconsecutive ‘Leisure Day’ completely FREE! Look for thespecial ‘Leisure Day’ symbol.

FAMILY FAVOURITE TICKETLook out for our ‘Family Favourite Ticket’ special offer,available on designated tours. Buy 3 seats and get a 4th free(NB payment will be for the three highest price tickets).

FREE SEAT FOR GROUP BOOKINGS!You can enjoy a FREE lucky 13th seat on any of our day toursby booking 12 places for any one tour at the same time! Moreand more clubs and organisations are finding this is a great wayto get-together, especially for those organisations that are toosmall to arrange their own outings. NB For concert and theatretours, your free place will be for the coach seat only. Don’tforget, too, that we also welcome group bookings, bookeddirect, on our holidays – you only have to book 10 places onany one tour to claim a FREE holiday). Why not get togetherwith a group of friends and share out the saving?

‘FARE ONLY’ PRICESDo you have your own tickets for an event – or wish to visitfriends or family somewhere? ‘Fare Only’ prices are availableon many of our all-inclusive packages, including most of ourday trips to London, and for National Trust, English Heritage

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Welcome to our Spring Day Tour brochure!

There’s never been a better time to travel by coach for a great value, stress-free day out –and a day out on one of our tours, or a gift voucher, is a great way to say thank you to

someone or to celebrate a special occasion. Inside, you’ll find the biggest and best selection ofdays out on offer for simply miles around including some fantastic new tours, a wonderfulselection of special events like the Tall Ships Race in Hartlepool, the International Air Fairat Biggin Hill, the Cirque du Soleil at Nottingham and the fantastic Royal Tattoo atWindsor Castle. Our ‘royal’ collection includes a private visit to Clarence House and wehave some fascinating guided tours, relaxing river cruises and exciting train rides. There aremore of our special ‘discovery’ days, delightful scenic tours, top visitor attractions and, ofcourse, our hugely popularWest End show departures, with prices starting from just

£49.50pp inc. travel and show ticket (see page 13 forthe latest listing).

If you would like further information about timingsfor any of our tours before you book them pleaseask – our friendly, helpful, office staff are only too

happy to help!

and RHS members on any tours that include visits to propertiesbelonging to these groups (but don’t forget that you will needto take your membership card with you)!

LUNCH & AFTERNOON TEA TOURSOur all-inclusive lunch and afternoon tea tours normally includea set menu. Vegetarian options are usually available by priorarrangement – please don’t hesitate to ask for further details.

A ONE-WAY TICKET?Visiting friends or family for a holiday? We’re always happy tooffer one-way travel – although you do have to pay the full fare.

KEEP IN TOUCH – NEW TOURSWe often put new tours on sale between our brochurepublication dates. You can have priority booking by letting ushave your e-mail address for our occasional E-newsletters givingdetails of new tours as they go on sale. NB If there is aparticular show or event in which you are specially interested,why not give us a call to check whether or not we are intendingto feature it? If it’s not already on sale, we can then let youknow if we add it later! Tours that we hope to have on saleshortly include the popular Thursford Christmas Concerts.

‘DOOR-2-DOOR’ HOLIDAYSFor value, comfort and pleasure, book one ofour ‘Door-2-Door’ coach holidays! You’ll findsome great ideas in our Summer 2010holiday brochure!Phone 01778 342224 for a copy (or you canleave a request at any time on our 24hrbrochure hotline) or e-mail us [email protected]

2 Please refer to the tour routes on page 15 for your nearest departure point

FOR BOOKINGS PLEASE CALL 01778 342224 3

MARCH/APRIL

MARCH1b Sat 27 – Sewing for Pleasure, Fashion Embroidery &

Stitch AND Hobbycrafts at the NECAdult £27.50 Senior £26.00 Child £17.50 inc. adm.Fare only also available if you have your own ticket or wouldlike to visit another exhibition.

4d Sun 28 – The EDF Energy Ideal Home Showat Earls Court

B Adult £30.00 Senior £29.50 Child £19.50 inc. adm.Be inspired by the innovations, designs and gadgets on displayat this popular, annual exhbition.

1 Sun 28 –B Springtime at

Kew GardensAdult £33.50Senior £31.00Child £20.00inc. adm.

1 Sun 28 –Kew BridgeSteamMuseum

B Adult £32.50Senior £29.50Child £22.50 inc. adm. &guided tourBuilt in the 19th C to supply London with water, the museum isnow an important historic site. Most of the original engines arestill in place, filling up three storeys of two Grade I listedbuildings. Some of the engines will be in steam today andyou’ll have an expert guide to help you make the most of thisfascinating visit.

1a Mon 29 – Leisure Day – Bakewell MarketAdult £20.00 Senior/Child only £15pp!Take advantage of our special offer fare to visit this delightfulDerbyshire town, home of the Bakewell Pudding, on marketday. NB Pick-up point in Oakham today.

4d Tue 30 – Kill or Cure Credit Cruncher!!!!B All fares £37.50pp inc. morning coffee, one course lunch

and guided tourFrom the barber surgeons of the old Square Mile to the bodysnatchers of St. Barts, from cholera in the rookeries to thecosmetic surgeons in Harley Street this is another one of City &Village Tours’ very entertaining days, exploring the history ofmedicine in London from Roman times to the present day! Webegin with morning refreshments in a City pub, enjoy a warm

and entertaining coach tour of ‘medical’London and return to the pub for atasty hot lunch. Our afternoon isdevoted to Sir Henry Wellcome, afascinating and hugely wealthyVictorian, who toured the globecollecting medical curios andephemera which are todaydisplayed in one of the mostattractive and least knownprivate museums in London.A hugely entertaining, informative

and great value day out!

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APRIL1b Thur 1 – Leisure Day –

OxfordAdult £21.00Senior/Child £20.00Oxford ‘The City ofDreaming Spires’ is famousthe world over for itsUniversity and place inhistory. Visit one of the manyhistoric buildings, colleges ormuseums or spend the dayshopping.

1a Sat 3 – Discover Durham!Adult £27.00 Senior/Child £25.00Spend Easter Saturday discovering this lovely city, with itsmagnificent cathedral and imposing castle which, together,form a World Heritage Site.

1b Sun 4 – Easter Sunday Scenic Special –The Wye Valley & Forest of DeanAdult £27.50 Senior/Child £25.00One of our favourite scenic tours, calling at Ross-on-Wye andSymonds Yat. Inbetween, we wend our way through thewoodlands and along the meandering valley of the River Wye,passing the haunting ruins of Tintern Abbey.

4b Mon 5 – Easter Monday Summer Wine Country &Peak District Scenic TourAdult £27.00 Senior/Child £25.00See if you can find Sid’s Café and Nora Batty’s house when wevisit Holmfirth before our tour of Derbyshire’s scenic PeakDistrict, to call at the spa town of Buxton, before we head forhome. NB This tour will also pick up from Oakham for ourRutland customers.

1b Mon 5 – EasterMonday CotswoldsLunch TourAll fares £35ppinc. 2 coursecarvery lunchLunch at aluxury hotel isfollowed by adelightful ridethrough thebeautifulCotswoldscountryside and anafternoon break in thepretty market town ofMoreton-in-Marsh.

1 Tue 6 – Olympic London Lunch TourH All fares £38.50 inc. morning coffee, roast beef lunch and

guided tourWatch history developing on this fascinating look at London’sOlympic sites with one of City & Village Tours’ expert guides.You’ll get a bird’s eye view of the vast stadium and the nearbyaquatic centre and a number of other venues at the RoyalDocks, Woolwich Barracks and the O2 Arena. Your guide willalso entertain you with stories about the 1908 and 1948London Olympics.

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4c Tue 6 – Leisure Day – Moreton-in-Marsh& Bourton-on-the-WaterAdult £22.50 Senior/Child £20.00In the heart of the pretty Cotswolds countryside, you’ll find thepopular Tuesday street market taking place in Moreton and oneof the prettiest main streets in the country at Bourton!

4d Wed 7 – Cambridgeshire Gardens Day!H Adult £29.00 Senior £28.50 Child £20.00 inc. adm.

Spend the morning drawing inspiration from the UniversityBotanic Garden in Cambridge, a showcase for over 8000 plantspecies from around the world. This afternoon, enjoy the houseand gardens, with their lovely spring bulbs, at Anglesey Abbey.Discounted fare available for NT members.

1b Wed 7 – Discover the Chippings!Special introductory fare only £20pp!Discover the lovely Cotswolds towns of Chipping Camden andChipping Norton, with their beautiful, old, stone buildings andfine churches (built with the wealth generated by the localwool trade).

1 Thur 8 – BBC TV Centre Studio Tour, LondonB Adult £29.00 Senior £27.50

Child £27.00 inc. tour(NB No children under 9)Take a fascinating lookbehind the scenes on theaward-winning tour ofthe famous BBC TVCentre and see whathappens inside the mostfamous TV headquarters inthe world! You are likely tosee into studios, visit BBCNews, take a peek into a dressingroom and have a play in the interactivestudio! Calls first at the adjacent Westfield Shopping Centre so‘fare only’ available if you prefer to spend all day shopping!

3b Fri 9 – Shop or sightsee as you please in Norwich!Adult £21.00 Senior £20.50. Special school holidaychild fare only £10 today!

4 Fri 9 – Manchester United Museum & Stadium TourAdult £35.00 Senior £32.50. Extra special child fareonly £25 inc. adm.Live every schoolchild’s dream and walk out on to the pitch atperhaps the world’s most famous stadium! You really don’thave to be a football fan to enjoy this fascinating guided tourbehind the scenes at the ‘Theatre of Dreams’!

1a Sat 10 – Dancing on Ice at Sheffield ArenaAll fares £65pp inc. seating in Blocks 116/117

3b Sun 11 – Spring ride to Sandringham & HunstantonAdult £17.50 Senior/Child only £15.00Take a stroll through the woods at Sandringham Visitor Centreand then enjoy a breath of sea air on this gentle Sunday ride.

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4d Sun 11 –RHS Wisley Gardens

B Adult £32.00 Senior£30.00 Child £26.00See the spring shrubs, bulbsand flowers in bloom at thesemagnificent gardens in Surrey.

4d Wed 14 – Family Favourite –Our popular London ‘Museum’ Special

B Adult £22.00 Senior £20.00 Child Fare Only £15 today

1a Thur 15 – Halifax & A Tour of Dobson’sSweet Factory!Adult £28.00 Senior/Child £25.00 inc. tour with cup of tea& biscuitsDobson’s sweets have been a well-loved item in sweet shopsfor over 100 years – see demonstrations of the traditional skillsof the confectioner and how your favourite treats are made.Calls first at Halifax’s fine Piece Hall, on market day.

4d Fri 16 – Greenwich & The Royal Naval CollegeH Adults £35.00 Senior/Child £34.50 inc. guided tour and

afternoon teaThe Old Royal Naval College is one of London’s most famousriverside landmarks and forms part of the Maritime GreenwichWorld Heritage Site. These magnificent buildings have a richand complex history, starting as a Tudor palace and later,immortalised by Canaletto. During your guided tour, an expertYeoman Guard will give you an overview of the site’s rich andunique history, with a visit to the Painted Hall & Chapel and anexclusive visit to the Skittle Alley and Jacobean Undercroft.Afternoon tea in The King William Restaurant is included.Fare only available if you would prefer to spend the dayindependently in Greenwich.

1 Sun 18 – The RPO’s Symphonic Rock Concert at theRoyal Albert Hall

B All fares £40pp inc. Rear Arena seatNow in its 5th sell-out year, Symphonic Rock features classichits by Coldplay, Robbie Williams, Bon Jovi, Meat Loaf, U2,Queen, Led Zeppelin, Michael Jackson and many more. Newfor 2010 is the world premiere of Symphonic Sgt. Pepper.Accompanied by a spectacular light show and presented byRadio 2’s Ken Bruce. Don’t miss it!

4d Sun 18 – The Beechwood Beauty CruiseB All fares £39.50 inc. cruise

Another gem from City & Village Tours! We’ll meet our expertguide in elegant Marlow and follow a trail along the upperreaches of the Thames to Henley. At the start of the afternoon,we wind our way through QuarryWoods to Cookham andthen board our pleasurecruiser at Boulters Lockfor a lovely, lazy cruiseupstream, where theThames cuts its waythrough the Chilterns,with beech woodsabove. This stretch ofthe river is famous forSwan Upping, Wind inthe Willows and ThreeMen in a Boat and includesbreathtaking views of Cliveden.

GREAT SPRING WEEKEND BREAKSComing soon – the magnificent Dutch Bulbfields, A Taste of Kent,Longleat & the Cotswolds, and Thames Valley & Midsomer Murders

Country.See our latest holiday brochure for more details or visit our

website www.shawscoaches.co.uk

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4d Tue 20 – Roy Hudd’s ‘Best of British’ at Brick LaneMusic Hall

H All fares £45pp inc. show and afternoon tea

1b Wed 21 – Evesham Blossoms!Adult £25.00 Senior/Child £24.50Spend a couple of hours exploring this delightful market townand then sit back and enjoy our guided tour around the‘Blossom Trail’ through the beautiful fruit orchards for whichthe Vale of Evesham is renowned.

1a Thur 22 – Harrogate Spring Flower ShowAdult £37.00 Senior £37.00 Child £25.00 inc. adm.Fare only available if you want to use the Showground shuttlebus to/from Harrogate town centre.

4c Fri 23 – Stratford-upon-AvonAdult £20.00 Child £19.50 Special St. George’s Day farefor seniors – only £15pp!Spend our saint’s day (also the birthdate of WilliamShakespeare) in the lovely riverside town that was also thebard’s birthplace.

1 Sun 25 – Catch ‘Tulip Fever’ atlovely Leeds Castle!

H Adult £35.00 Senior £34.00Child £29.50 inc. adm.Set in magnificent parkland in theKent countryside, there’s so muchto discover at this beautiful heritageattraction. The castle spans over 900years of history and is a treasure house ofpaintings, tapestries and antiques. Outside, in the grounds thatwill be awash with spring flowers, find the Dog CollarMuseum, the Culpeper Garden, the Maze and much more.

4a Sun 25 – Daniel O’Donnell in concert atLeicester’s De Montfort HallAll fares £50pp inc. Rear Circle seating

1 Tue 27 – ‘A Taste of Essex’!H Adult £27.50 Senior/Child £25.00 inc. cream tea

Spend the morning discovering the charming market town ofSaffron Walden before enjoying a scenic ride through the prettyEssex countryside to Tiptree, home of Wilkins’ famous jams andpreserves. Learn all about the history of this well-known firmand, of course, about jam-making, before partaking of adelicious cream tea at the Tiptree tearooms!

4b Tue 27 – Dancing on Ice at Nottingham ArenaAll fares £60pp

1a Wed 28 – Dancing on Ice at Nottingham ArenaAll fares £60pp

4c Wed 28 – Leisure Day – Discover Tewkesbury!Adult £24.00 Child £23.50 Senior only £20!Tewkesbury has much to offer, including one of the bestmedieval townscapes in England, a lovely riverside setting and amagnificent Norman Abbey.

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APRIL/MAY

MAY1b Sun 2 – Llangollen – A Transport of Delights

Adult £39.00 Senior £38.50 Child £36.00 inc. train ride,cruise & cream tea

4d Sun 2 – The Jersey Boys – see page 13

4c Mon 3 – Cotswolds Coach & Rail TourAdult £34.00 Senior £32.50Child £29.50 inc. rail journeyIncludes a leisurely drive to thepretty town of Broadway –where you will have time tobrowse and lunch. In theafternoon, sit back and enjoya 20 mile round trip on theGloucestershire WarwickshireRailway – between the restoredstation at Toddington andCheltenham Racecourse – withlovely views of the Cotswold Hills,the Vale of Evesham and theMalvern Hills.

1 Mon 3 – May Bank Holiday Lunch TourH All fares £30pp inc. 2 course lunch

We’ve planned a lovely ride through the gentle, rurallandscapes along the Essex & Suffolk borders to Constablecountry, including a stop in the picturesque village of Dedhamand a delicious lunch at a country pub!

1 Tue 4 – Phantom of the Opera – see page 13

4b Wed 5 – Matlock & Lea GardensAdult £25.00Senior/Child £24.50 inc. adm.Calling first at the pleasantDerbyshire town of Matlockbefore spending theafternoon at these lovelywoodland gardens, whereyou’ll find a rare and acclaimedcollection of rhododendrons,azaleas, alpines and conifers.

1 Thur 6 – Discover Chelmsford!H Adult £22.50 Senior/Child £20.00

Discover the county town of Essex, whose heritage dates backto Neolithic times, although it wasn’t until the arrival of theRomans in AD60 that a small town began to grow. Much later,it became the birthplace of broadcasting when Marconi builtthe world’s first radio factory here. On the 15th June 1920, thefirst entertainment radio broadcast was made from Chelmsford,featuring Dame Nellie Melba. Also calls at BattlesbridgeAntiques Centre.

SCOTLAND IN SPRINGTIMEEnjoy some spectacular scenery and beautiful gardens (including the

lovely island of Gigha) during our 5-day stay in the pretty, whitewashedtown of Inveraray or enjoy the rhododendron blooms lining the roads on

our tour to Pitlochry, where you can be assured of the warmest ofwelcomes at the Dundarach Hotel.

See our latest holiday brochure for more details or visit ourwebsite www.shawscoaches.co.uk

BOUNCE INTO SPRINGBook one of our 5-day spring tours! Our selection includes the lovelyscenery of the Heart of England, a delightful stay in Torquay and the

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MAY

1a Thur 6 – Westlife ‘Where we are’ tourat Nottingham ArenaAll fares £60pp inc. concert ticketNB Also picks up at Oakham.

1a Sun 9 – Chatsworth House & GardensAdult £30.00 Senior £28.50 Child £27.00 inc. adm.2010 will be a special year at Chatsworth to celebrate the 90thbirthday of the Dowager Duchess! Our visit coincides with thenew spring festival of tulips.

4d Sun 9 – Suffolk Coast Tour to Southwold &Aldeburgh

H Adult £25.00 Senior/Child £22.50These two delightful resorts are always much enjoyed.

4d Wed 12 – Love Never Dies –see page 13

4d Thur 13 – WindsorCastle Royal Tattoo

B All fares £59ppinc. covered seatingWatch this evening’sthrilling spectacle,which takes place in theprivate grounds ofWindsor Castle andfeatures a fantastic militarydisplay. This year’s tri-serviceevent has a packed programme ofinternational and British military acts, massed bands, pipes anddrums, modern military re-enactments and a fantastic finale.The Tattoo will tell a story of modern life in each of the servicesand large screens will show footage from each of the servicesin action in warzones, taking the audience to the currentoperational environment. You can also look forward toexperiencing a special re-construction of a real-life situationfrom the Royal Marine Commandos. This insight into modernmilitary life will be interspersed with the ceremonial acts youwill know and love including the Household Cavalry MusicalRide and the Musical Drive of the King’s Troop Royal HorseArtillery.

1 Sat 15 – Wicked & LesMiserables – see page 13

4d Sun 16 – The New Forest& Exbury Gardens

B Adult £37.50Senior £35.00Child £29.50 inc. adm.Scenic tour to the beautifulNew Forest including a visit tothe stunning gardens at Exbury,ablaze with colour from their worldfamous displays of rhododendrons and azaleas.

3b Sun 16 – Enjoy the sea air at Cromer & SheringhamAdult £23.00 Senior/Child £22.50

1a Thur 20 – Rod Stewart at Nottingham ArenaAll fares £95pp inc. concert ticketNB Also picks up at Oakham.

1a Sun 23 – East Coast TourerAdult £30.00 Senior/Child £27.50Join us as we head north, over the magnificent Humber Bridge,via Beverley and the East Yorkshire coast to Bridlington andthen via Flamborough Head and Filey to Scarborough.

4d Tue 25 – Maidstone &Sissinghurst Castle Garden (NT)

H Adult £34.00 Senior £32.00 Child £26.50 inc. adm.Visit the Kent county town of Maidstone and then enjoy anafternoon at one of the world’s most famous gardens. Its smallenclosed and beautifully planted compartments have colourthroughout the season.Fare only available if you wish to spend the whole day atMaidstone.

1 Fri 28 – Chelsea Flower ShowB £47pp inc. mid-afternoon/evening adm.

Our tour is scheduled to arrive at 3.30pm and depart at8.00pm. NB No children under 5.

4d Sat 29 – Chelsea Flower ShowB £69pp inc. adm.

Our tour is scheduled to arrive at 11.30am and depart at5.45pm. NB No children under 5.

4d Sun 30 – ‘Garden of England’ Coastto Coast scenic tour

H Adult £30.00Senior/Child £27.50Our Bank Holiday scenic tourcovers the county of Kent fromthe lovely cathedral city ofRochester, on the MedwayEstuary, across the picturesqueheart of the county, through lovelycountryside and pretty towns andvillages towards Tenterden, to the southeast coast resort of Folkestone, overlooking the Straits of Dover.All you have to do is sit back and enjoy the ride!

3b Mon 31 – Bank Holiday Lunch TourAll fares £33pp inc. 2 course Roast Beef lunch, with dessertand tea/coffeeTreat yourself to lunch in a lovely country inn on the end of theNorfolk Breckland and then sit back and enjoy a scenic rideacross the lovely Norfolk countryside as we make our way tothe coast at Wells-next-the-Sea where you’ll have time to enjoya breath of sea air, watch the wildlife and maybe pick up anice, fresh Norfolk crab to bring home!

4d Mon 31 – Bank Holiday seaside special toSouthend-on-Sea

H Adult £25.00 Senior/Child £23.50Not only can you enjoy a stroll along the resort’s famous pier,but you can also watch today’s magnificent free airshow, with afull afternoon’s flying programme. 2010 will be the 25th yearthat Southend-on-Sea has staged one of Europe’s largest freeAirshows. Staged against the backdrop of the Thames Estuaryalong almost 2 miles of seafront, over 40 aircraft displays willbe featured from across the ages, together with a huge rangeof ground entertainment with trade stands, rides, simulatorsand a packed arena programme of entertainment.

HOLIDAY TOURS IN THE MERRY MONTH OF MAYOur May collection includes A Taste of Yorkshire, Pembrokeshire & the

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JUNE

JUNE3b Tue 1 – Family Favourite – Enjoy the sea air at the

popular resort of Great YarmouthAdult £25.00 Senior/Child £22.50Why not take advantage of our great value ‘Family Favourite’fare for a half term treat?

4d Tue 1 –The Tower of London

B Adult £36.50Senior £33.00Child £28.50inc. adm.See thecostumedBeefeaters, thefamous ravens,the White Tower,the Crown Jewels,Tower Green andmuch more. The Towerhas stories linked to almostevery period of history –everyone should visit at least once in their life!Fare only ticket also available for independent sightseers – theTower Bridge Experience, HMS Belfast, the London Dungeon andlots more attractions are all close by – or why not enjoy a cruise onthe river?

1a Wed 2 – Leona Lewis at Nottingham ArenaAll fares £69pp inc. concert ticketNB Also picks up at Oakham.

4d Wed 2 – South DownsCathedral TownsAdult £30.00Senior/Child £27.50We visit the lovely cityof Chichester and thengo on to spend theafternoon in nearbyArundel, where theRoman Catholic cathedralcommemorates the feast ofCorpus Christi with amagnificent carpet of flowers in thecentre aisle, with other floral displays throughout this lovelybuilding, which towers over the historic town.

4d Thur 3 – Windsor CastleB Adult £34.50 Senior £33.00 Child £28.00 inc. adm.

Visit the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world (stillalso an Official Residence of HM The Queen). The Castle’shistory spans almost 1,000 years and the magnificent StateApartments are full of treasures from the Royal Collection.A special exhibition, this year, features photographs of theroyal family, taken by Marcus Adams and including vintageprints from royal sittings, many from the collection of the lateQueen Elizabeth The Queen Mother. The centrepiece of theexhibition is a charming group of photographs of the veryyoung Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret taken in the late1920s and 1930s.(Fare only available on this tour if you would like to shop/sightseeindependently – Windsor is an excellent shopping centre).

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1 Thur 3 – Family Favourite –Our popular London‘Museum’ Special

B Adult £22.00 Senior £20.00 ChildFare Only £15 today – Or book our‘Family Favourite’ fare today.Coach will set down in South Kensington, close to the Science,V&A and Natural History museums. NB Prebook a ticket if youwant to see the special ‘Quilt’ exhibition showcasing the V&A’scollection of patchwork and quilted covers bringing together over300 years of British quilting history, from the spectacular bedhangings and silk coverlets of the 18th century, to the creativereinvention of the quilt by contemporary artists. (Shoppers willalso find it convenient for Harrods & Harvey Nicks!).

1 Fri 4 – Family Favourite – Woburn Safari ParkB Adult £32.00 Senior £29.50 Child £28.00 inc. adm.

Get closer to the animals on the drive through the park andthen have fun in the Wild World Leisure Area! Meet theanimals in Animal Encounters, the Australian Walkabout andRainbow Landing. Listen to the keepers’ talks and look out forfeeding times. A great family day out, especially with our‘Family Favourite’ ticket!

5b Fri 4 – Family Favourite –Skegness – where the sea air is so bracing!Adult £19.50 Senior £17.50 Child £15.00

4d Sun 6 –B Kew Gardens & Kew Palace

Adult £33.50 Senior £31.00 Child £21.50inc. adm. to both these lovely gardens andto Kew Palace, the intimate royal palacewhich nestles in the heart of the gardens

1a Sun 6 – Whitby & Robin Hood’s BayAdult £29.50 Senior/Child £28.00Whitby is one of our most popular resorts and this is alwaysone of our most popular tours. The fish & chips are legendary!

3b Sat 12 – Discover Norfolk’s Market TownsAdult £18.00 Special Senior/Child fare only £15.00!Take advantage of this super value fare to discover the charmof two of Norfolk’s delightful market towns. Downham Marketis one of Norfolk’s oldest market towns and Swaffham hasachieved celebrity as the location for the TV series ‘Kingdom’.Both will be filled with the hustle and bustle that makes marketday so interesting.

1 Sun 13 – St. Albans &Chilterns Cream Tea Canal Cruise

B Adult £35.00 Senior/Child £32.50 inc. cruise & cream teaOur visit to the delightful cathedral city of St. Albans isfollowed by an afternoon cruise on a pretty stretch of theGrand Union Canal, up into the Chiltern Hills near Tring andpassing nature reserves that provide refuge for a host of waterbirds. Includes Cream Tea on board.

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GLORIOUS JUNE TOURSStay in a picturesque resort town like St. Ives, Tenby, Sandown orScarborough, hop over to the Isle of Man or enjoy one of ourthemed weekends like our Devon ‘Rail & Sail’ tour or our West

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JUNE/JULY

4d Sun 13 –B Swan Lake ballet at the Royal Albert Hall

£66.00 inc. Stalls seat or£47.00 inc. Circle seat

4d Sun 20 – Margate – The Big Event!H Adult £27.50 Senior/Child £25.00

Kent’s leading air and land festival is all part of theregeneration of this timeless, traditional resort on the Thanetcoast. There’ll be flying displays and street entertainers anddon’t miss the Old Town, where new galleries and individualshops are shaping the resort’s growingcultural quarter.

1b Sun 20 – BBC Gardeners’World Live/Summer Festivalat the NECAdult £35.00 Senior £33.00Child £17.50 inc. generaladmission ticketThis is the show to visit if you’relooking for inspiration, advice and agreat day out, with show gardens, plant stalls,gardening gifts and gadgets galore. As an added bonus, yourticket will also gain you entry into the adjacent BBC SummerGood Food Show!Fare only available if you have your own ticket or want to include acelebrity theatre show.

1 Sun 27 – Hampton Court PalaceB Adult £34.00 Senior £30.00 Child £26.50 inc. adm.

One of the world’s finest royal palaces, home to some ofBritain’s most famous kings and queens and built to impress!500 years of history can be experienced inside whilst, outdoors,are over 60 acres of stunning,riverside gardens, the largestgrapevine in the world andthe famous Maze.

4d Sun 27 – Biggin HillAir Fair

H Adult/Senior £37.50Child £25.00 inc. adm.No other venue can boastsuch a long history of airshows. This year Biggin Hill’sfamous air fair will be commemoratingthe 70th anniversary of the Battle of Britain – where betterthan the most famous RAF WWII fighter station! Expect a largegathering of Spitfires and Hurricanes plus the “Red Arrows”,the “Blades” and much more.

4d Mon 28 – RPO Grand Opera Gala atthe Royal Albert Hall

B All fares £40pp inc. Rear Arena seatAn unforgettable evening devoted to the most popular operaticarias of all time and starring Alfie Boe and Natasha Marsh. Theprogramme will include Nessun Dorma, the Flower Song,Puccini’s Love Duet from Madame Butterfly, Verdi’s TriumphalMarch from Aida, O Mio Bambino Caro, the Anvil Chorus plusmany more!

1a Wed 30 – Once in a Lifetime Tour at Sheffield ArenaAll fares £65pp inc. concertTake a stroll back to the 1970’s as The Osmonds, David Essex,Leo Sayer and Les McKeown’s Bay City Rollers take to the stageat this great concert.

JULY2a Sat 3 – RAF Waddington Air Show

Adult/Senior £39.00 Child £27.50This year’s show marks not only the 70th anniversary of theBattle of Britain, but also the 90th anniversary of the first RAFAir Show – and there’s also a new, improved arrangement forcoach visitors! A full day’s flying display will feature the RedArrows, the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, RAF and foreignmilitary aircraft, static displays, craft marquees, classic cars andhands-on exhibits from all three armed forces.

4b Sun 4 – Chatsworth House & GardensAdult £30.00 Senior £28.50 Child £27.00 inc. adm.Chatsworth’s tradition of welcoming every visitor warmlycontinues in 2010, with a new visitor route through the house,including a completely new gallery for displaying art andtreasures from the collection, important rooms newly restored,elegant new displays celebrating the legendary DuchessGeorgiana, and an exhibitioncelebrating the 90th birthdayof Deborah Devonshire,the present DowagerDuchess. Today’s foodand drink fair will addeven more interest toyour visit.

3b Sun 4 –The Broadland BoatTrain SpecialAdult £37.50Senior £35.00Child £34.00 inc. train ride and cruiseThis lovely tour features a ride on the narrow gauge Bure ValleyRailway (Norfolk’s longest narrow gauge railway) from Aylshamto Wroxham (‘the Capital of the Broads’) and an afternooncruise on the lovely Norfolk Broads.

1 Tue 6 – RHS Gardens, WisleyB Adult £32.00 Senior £30.00 Child £26.00 inc. adm.

The flagship garden of the RHS, Wisley captures theimagination with richly planted borders, luscious rose gardensand the state-of-the-art new Glasshouse. Gifted to the Societyin 1903, Wisley has evolved over time into a world-classgarden. In the trials fields, the finest flowers and vegetables areidentified from the countless new introductions. Elsewhere inthe garden, cultivation techniques are tried and tested, and aseries of model gardens answers the needs of a variety ofconditions and circumstances. At this time of year, it should be‘blooming lovely’!

1b Sat 10 – Tewkesbury Medieval FestivalAdult £24.00 Senior/Child £23.50Tewkesbury Medieval Festival is widely regarded as Europe’sbiggest and best medieval gathering and battle re-enactment –and it’s all free to enter! It includes a huge re-enactment of theBattle of Tewkesbury, featuring around 2000 warriors, includingknights in full armour, gunners, with cannon and hand guns,archers, with the traditional English Longbow, and men at armswith swords, spears and other weapons of the period, allbrought to life with a lively and informed commentary, takingplace on part of the site of the original battle of 1471. Visitorscan see how ordinary medieval soldiers and their families livedon campaign, watch armourers and other craftsmen at workand browse the medieval market.

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1a Sun 11 – Summer Wine Country& Peak District Scenic TourAdult £27.00Senior/Child £25.00Includes a visit to Holmfirth,where filming for the famous TVseries is based, a ride across thePennines over Holme Moor, withspectacular views, and over Snake Passto the Ladybower Reservoir and Bakewell.

4d Sun 11 – Hampton Court Palace Flower ShowB Adult £50.00 Child £24.50 inc. adm.

Always one of the highlights of the gardening year! This year’sshow will include lots of ideas on how to make the most ofyour garden, including growing your own produce. NB Coachwill depart Hampton Court at 6.00pm.Fare only if you prefer to visit the Palace itself or if you have yourown ticket.

1 Tue 13 – ‘Cockles & Cockneys’ guided tourH All fares £37.50pp inc. morning coffee and a typical ‘steak

pie and mash’ lunchAfter our morning coffee stop, our ‘City & Village’ guide willtake you on a fascinating tour of the remote Essex creeks andmarshes, where King Canute failed to hold back the tide! OurCockney lunch is taken in the resort of Southend, wheregenerations of London’s East Enders spent their holidays. In theafternoon, we include a visit to the charming, fishing andsmuggling village of Leigh-on-Sea, centre of the world’scockling trade. Sample this traditional Cockney teatime treat,along with other fresh shellfish, from the picturesque cocklesheds that have been in the same families for years. Muchenjoyed by our customers when first featured last year!

4d Sat 17 – Discover Faversham!H Adult £25.00 Child £23.50 Special introductory offer

for seniors only £20pp!Faversham is one of England’s most charming and historicmarket towns. Nestling between the rural beauty of the rollingDowns and the sweeping flatlands of the North Kent Marshes,the town is a historic treasure trove of listed buildings. You’llfind small, quirky traders offering diverse products alongsidethe town’s complement of national retailers. It’s also home toShepherd Neame, the UK’s oldest brewery.

1a Sun 18 – Fleetwood’s unique ‘Tram Sunday’Adult £32.50 Senior/Child £30.00Fleetwood Transport Festival (known as ‘Tram Sunday’) takesplace throughout the entire length of Fleetwood’s main street,and is unique in the fact that Fleetwood has the only originalmain street Electric Tramway still running in the British Islesafter more than 100 years!Visitors can see vehicles of all ages and types, ride on a vintagetram and enjoy a whole raft of street entertainment, bands,sideshows and Fairground Rides, Including a 19th CenturySteam Galloper. A great day out!

4d Sun 18 – Hever Castle & GardensH Adult £36.50 Senior £35.00 Child £29.50 inc. adm.

Hever is a romantic, double-moated castle, famous for beingthe childhood home of Anne Boleyn and, much later, the homeof William Waldorf Astor, who filled the house with antiquesand fine works of art. He also created the romantic Edwardiangardens, which include magnificent topiary, a lake, waterfeatures and a beautiful rose garden. Today’s special event‘Henry VIII’s Summer Pageant’ will be an added attraction.

4d Thur 22 – War Horse and Hair – see page 13

4d Fri 23 – Mamma Mia! See page 13

1b Fri 23 – Royal Leamington Spa & WarwickshireGuided TourAdult £23.50 Senior/Child £22.00Our guide, Roger Bailey, will meet us in Royal Leamington Spa,one of the least known Spa towns in England, famous for itselegant parade of shops, beautiful gardens and Regency Stylebuildings. It’s one of only two towns granted the prefix of ‘Royal’(and Roger will tell you why on a short and easy walk around thetown centre). You’ll also hear about the local elephants and acouple of the town’s famous inhabitants! After a lunch break,rejoin the coach for a short tour covering the historic sites ofWarwick and Kenilworth before returning to Royal LeamingtonSpa for some free time to round off this enjoyable day.

1a Sat 24 – Cirque du Soleil ‘Saltimbanco’ atNottingham ArenaAll fares £70pp inc. show ticketSee this thrilling and colourful celebration of art and agility,featuring breathtaking acrobatics and unbelievable athleticism.Costumes are extravagantly designed and the show is full ofenchanting music and magic – making it an experience thewhole family can enjoy. With a cast of over 50 artists, from 20different countries, audience members will be treated toseemingly impossible balancing, jumping and spinning actswith Chinese poles and Russian swings through to gravity-defying bungees and trapeze stunts!NB Also calls at Oakham for the benefit of our Rutlandcustomers.

1a Sun 25 – Sunderland Air ShowAdult £32.50 Senior/Child £30.00The two-day event takes place on Sunderland’s stunning coastlineat Roker and Seaburn and is now the biggest free airshow inEurope. There will be an action-packed Arena programme on CliffePark. Elsewhere there are flight simulators, exhibitions and a varietyof entertainment. Look out for the Red Arrows, overseas air forcesand the RAF plus vintage aircraft and parachute displays.

4d Sun 25 – Suffolk Coast scenic tour with a City &Village guide

H All fares £37.50pp inc. lunch and guided tourWith an entertaining and informative commentary, this isdesigned to be a relaxing tour with just a little walking. Aftermeeting our guide in Newmarket, we head towards the sea, viaWoodbridge, Orford and Snape to Aldeburgh, where we stopto see the Moot Hall. On to Dunwich (the town that has beenclaimed by the sea) for a traditional fish & chip lunch at thelovely Flora Tea Rooms. In the afternoon, we continue viaeccentric Thorpeness (with its quirky ‘House in the Clouds’) toSouthwold. Join our guide to explore one of the finest medievalchurches in England, home of ‘Southwold Jack’ and then havea little free time to enjoy the ambience of this charming resortbefore we head for home.

EVEN MORE GREAT DESTINATIONS IN JULYJuly holidays include an Austrian Tirolean Lakes & Mountains tour,Ireland’s Great Gardens, a Scottish ‘Cruise & Coach’ tour, Chester &Tatton Park and our 5 day Devon Delights tour to Barnstaple which

includes an optional day trip to the lovely and remote island of Lundy.See our latest holiday brochure for more details or visit our



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1a Tue 27 – Leisure Day – Chesterfield Medieval MarketAdult £20.00 Senior/Child £19.50A day when Chesterfield goes back to its medieval roots withknights, ladies and other medieval entertainment includingRobin Hood’s Minstrels and the court jester. There’s livinghistory at a medieval encampment with weapons, knights,ladies, a Master Archer, battles and skirmishes and a market.Stalls, tombolas, cakes, games, ducking stool, market pitchesand lots more! It’s also a ‘Crooked Spire’ open day, with tripsup the tower.

4d Tue 27 – Derek’s Day Tour to La Coupole,nr. St. Omer inc. Lunch

H All fares £60pp inc. adm and set 3 course lunchJoin our driver, Derek, for a fascinating visit to La Coupole, agigantic underground bunker that was used to store, prepareand launch the dreaded V2 rockets and which is now afascinating museum that tells of many aspects of the war.Of special interest this year is an exhibition to commemoratethe 90th anniversary of the ending of WWI. Lunch at alocal restaurant is included to enhance your day.NB Passports required.

1 Wed 28 – The Savill Garden &Thames River Cruise Day

B Admission to the gardens, theriver cruise, lunch and teaare all included for just£49.50pp!See the beautiful new rosegardens at The Savill Garden inWindsor Great Park followed by a 2course lunch in The Savill Building.Spend the afternoon on a relaxing cruise fromRunnymede to Windsor (and back) with a cream tea served onboard as you sail. What a lovely treat!

5b Wed 28 – Sandringham Flower ShowAdult £24.50 Senior £24.00 Child £19.00 inc. adm.With show gardens, displays by leading nurseries, gardeningexperts, trade and horticultural stands, a craft marquee, bands,rural crafts and a full programme of arena events, this localshow, held on the Queen’s Norfolk estate, is always popular.

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1 Thur 29 – Family Favourite –RSPB Minsmere &Framlingham

H Adult £29.50 Senior £27.50Child £25.00 inc. adm.Calling first at the lovely market town ofFramlingham, we then go on to spend the afternoon atMinsmere, where nature trails take you through a variety ofhabitats to excellent birdwatching hides. There is a visitorcentre where you can find out more about the wildlife, browsein the shop or enjoy a meal in the tearoom. Each season bringsa different experience and, in summer, look out for young birdsmaking their first venture into the outside world, like youngavocets, common terns and gulls on the Scrape. The firstspotted redshanks, ruffs and other wading birds return fromlate June, whilst little terns nest in a specially fenced area onthe beach. Young marsh harriers will be flying from late Juneand bitterns are easier to see on feeding flights. Look for familyparties of bearded tits in the reedbeds. Dragonflies andbutterflies are easy to see, and rare flowers include yellow-horned poppy and sea kale on the beach and marsh mallowaround the Scrape. A great day out for nature lovers.

5b Thur 29 – Leisure Day –Fakenham Market, Holt & CromerAdult £24.00 Senior/Child £22.50Stop off at Fakenham on market day, before enjoying a walkround the lovely town of Holt, with its delightful shops – don’tforget to explore the alleyways – and then sample the sea air atCromer.

3a Fri 30 – Family Favourite – Leisure Day –Skegness – where the sea air is so bracing!Adult £19.50 Senior £17.50 Child £15.00

1a Sat 31 – Manchester Ship Canal Cruise£60pp inc. cruiseSail from Seacombe Terminal, Liverpool, to Salford Quays,Manchester on the famous ship canal. The cruise takesapproximately 6 hours and includes a live commentary aboutthe history and present day operation of the canal. Full bar anda snack bar service available on board. Highly recommendedand much enjoyed by customers on previous visits!

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4d Tue 3 – Leisure Day – Saffron Walden& Long Melford

H Adult £20.00 Child £17.50Special Senior Offeronly £15pp!Spend a day out exploring thesetwo lovely towns. SaffronWalden is a picturesque, medievaltown, with a rich heritage of oldbuildings reflecting its wealth as arural market town (market days areTuesdays). You’ll find the largest parish church in Essex andsome fine examples of pargetting. Long Melford was one ofthe great Cloth Towns of medieval Suffolk and the main streetis lined with a remarkable collection of buildings dating fromthe fifteenth century onwards. There are some lovely, individualshops including a number of antique shops that featured in the"Lovejoy" TV series a few years ago.

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4d Sun 1 – Portsmouth Navy DayB Adult £47.00 Senior/Child £42.00

inc. adm.With serving warships from the RoyalNavy, as well as foreign navies, alongsidethe famous historic ships and attractionsof Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, a brilliantday out is guaranteed. Visitors can go aboard andsee behind the scenes of modern warships, marvel at thespectacle of naval demonstrations and displays in the harbour,in the air and on the dockside, and experience 800 years offascinating history with re-enactments on iconic vessels HMSVictory and HMS Warrior. Don’t forget you can book a ‘FareOnly’ if you just want to spend the day beside the sea!

1 Sun 1 – Suffolk Coast Tour to Southwold &Aldeburgh

H Adult £25.00 Senior/Child £22.50These two delightful resorts are always much enjoyed.

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1a Tue 3 – Family Favourite – Paradise Wildlife Park,Broxbourne

B Adult £29.50 Senior £27.50 Child £25.00 inc. adm.Come to Paradise Wildlife Park, the UK’s most interactive zoo!Get up close to the animals, including tigers, lions, monkeys,zebras, camels, penguins and many more. What makesParadise unique, is the fact you can touch and feed many ofthe animals. And there’s a whole host of other rides &attractions, including: the Dinosaur Woodland Railway, OnSafari Adventure Golf and Tiger Falls Gold Panning. Great fun!

3b Wed 4 – Norfolk Coast to Coast TourAdult £25.00 Senior/Child £22.50Visit the popular resort of Great Yarmouth before we wind ourway north, through the Norfolk countryside to Cromer for tea.

1 Thur 5 – Constable Country!H Adult £25.00 Senior/Child £24.50 inc. guided walk

After a lovely, scenic ride through the pretty Suffolkcountryside, we reach thepictureseque town of Dedham,immortalised by the famouspainter, John Constable.There’s time to look roundand lunch here before wecontinue to nearby FlatfordMill where our guide willtake you on a short, guidedwalk around the locations forsome of Constable’s mostfamous paintings, including areasof the mill not normally open to thepublic. Fascinating!

1a Sat 7 – Family Favourite – Historic York for shoppingor sightseeingAdult £25.00 Senior/Child £22.50

1a Sun 8 – Hartlepool Tall ShipsAdult £30.00 Senior/Child £29.50Witness the Tall Ships, in all their splendour, whilst they areberthed in Hartlepool. Today, a memorable marching display byrepresentatives from every ship in the race, often in traditionalcostumes or even fancy-dress, will parade from the Tall ShipsVillage to Hartlepool’s award-winning Maritime Experience!

4d Sun 8 – Maritime Essex Scenic TourH Adult £27.50 Senior/Child £25.00

Explore the little-known but interesting coastline of Essex,through the pretty villages of Manningtree and Mistley alongthe Harwich estuary to Clacton and then via Maldon, across themarshes and the Dengie 100 Peninsula to historic andpicturesque Burnham-on-Crouch, on the Crouch estuary.

4c Tue 10 – National Trust Special to Charlecote Park &Hidcote Manor GardenAdult £40.00 Senior £37.50 Child £30.00 inc. adm.Charlecote has been the home of the Lucy family for over 700years and the beautiful brickwork and great chimneys seem toepitomise Tudor England. The house today is as it was inVictorian times. Outside is a formal parterre, sensory gardenand a fine deer park (where Shakespeare is alleged to havebeen caught poaching!). An ‘Arts & Crafts’ masterpiece, thebeautiful gardens at Hidcote comprise a series of outdoorrooms, each with a different character and are famous for theirrare shrubs, trees and unusual plant species. Together, thesetwo fine properties add up to a lovely day out.

1a Wed 11 – The Nottinghamshire Experience!All fares £29pp inc. cruise & afternoon teaSpend the morning in the delightful town of Southwell, with itsmagnificent Minster, before a relaxing afternoon cruise on theTrent Lady, sailing along the River Trent, including afternoon teaon board – a perfect summer outing!

4d Thur 12 – A private, late afternoon, guided tour ofClarence House, home of HRH The Prince of Walesand The Duchess of Cornwall

B All fares £55pp to include anexclusive, guided tour of thefive ground floor roomswhere officialengagements areundertaken and whichinclude importantworks from HM QueenElizabeth The QueenMother’s art collection.Your private visit willalso include the CornwallRoom (not available on anormal day visit). This room ishung with 22 of the Prince of Wales’sown watercolour paintings. You’ll end your tour with aglass of champagne and a view of the enchantinggarden, plus the opportunity to visit the gift shop.Why not make your day even more special by pre-booking ouroptional Cream Tea (tea, scones and cake) at Fortnum &Mason, before your tour of Clarence House, for £19pp. NBLimited numbers which must be confirmed by mid June.

1 Sat 14 – ‘Cinderella’ performed by the EnglishNational Ballet at the London Coliseum

B Choose either top price tickets at £75pp or FrontUpper Circle at £55ppSet to music by Prokofiev, with sumptuous costumes, thisclassic rags-to-riches fairy tale ballet was created especially forthe company in 1986 – a perfect summer treat.

4d Sun 15 – Eastbourne ‘Airborne’!H Adult £30.00

Senior/Child £27.50Today’s visit to this popular southcoast resort, coincides with theannual free air show so visitorscan enjoy not only the sea airbut also the spectacularacrobatics, ground and arenadisplays and demonstrations.

4d Thur 19 – The Royal Academy’sSummer Exhibition, London

B Adult £28.00 Senior £26.00 Child £24.00inc. adm.The world’s largest open-submission contemporary artexhibition, displaying a wide range of recent work by bothestablished and emerging artists.

1b Sun 22 – Scenic Snowdonia and ‘Llovely’ LlandudnoAdult £32.50 Senior/Child £30.00A panoramic tour across the mighty mountains of Snowdonia,calling at picturesque Betws-y-coed and at Llandudno – this isspectacular scenery!

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ADVANCE BOOKINGS NOW BEING TAKEN FOR

1 Tue 24 – Our hugely popular and greatly enjoyed‘Royal Tea Party’

B Adult/Senior £65.00 Child £59 inc. adm. & teaVisit the sumptuous State Apartments at Buckingham Palaceand then take afternoon tea, in the lap of luxury, at the 5 starGrosvenor House Hotel in Park Lane. This year, visitors to thePalace will see a special exhibition dedicated to the principalnational and ceremonial events in the royal year. ‘The Queen’sYear’ will include displays of ceremonial robes, gifts, uniforms,dresses and jewellery, as well as archive photography and filmto evoke the many and varied aspects of the sovereign’s work.The exhibition will illustrate the pageantry, tradition andceremony of the State Opening of Parliament, the historicGarter Day ceremony at Windsor Castle and Trooping theColour, as well as investitures, garden parties and State Visits.What a special day out this will be!

4b Thur 26 – Peak Parks & MarketsAdult £25.00 Senior/Child £22.50 inc. guided walkCalling first at picturesque Ashbourne, on market day, we thenspend the afternoon soaking up the spectacular Peak Districtscenery in nearby Ilam Park. Now in the care of the NationalTrust, the Park surrounds Ilam Hall (not open) in lovelyDovedale. A guide will tell you all about the history of the halland park, including why the 19th century estate village has anEleanor Cross. Other highlights include the ‘Boil Holes’ wheretwo rivers emerge from their underground courses and thesetting for scenes from the BBC’s ‘Jane Eyre’.NB Involves some walking.

1a Tue 16 Nov –Christmas at ChatsworthAdult £29.50 Senior£28.00Child £25.00 inc. adm.See one of Britain’s fineststately homes decoratedfor Christmas. Also includesa short visit to the famousChatsworth Farm Shop – it’snever too early to book for thisever popular tour which also picks upin Oakham for our Rutland customers!

1a Thur 25 Nov – The Knitting & Stitching Show atHarrogateAdult £33.00 Senior £31.00 Child £28.00 inc. adm.

1a/4 Sun 28 Nov – Peter Kay at Sheffield ArenaAll fares £60pp inc. show

1b Sun 28 Nov – Birmingham Tattoo at the NIAThis annual event, bringing together massed bands with awealth of performers to ensure a 3 hour spectacular show, wasan early sell-out last year. Early booking recommended.Adult £39.50 Senior £37.00 Child £35.00inc. top price tickets!

1 Sat 11 Dec – The RPO’s Christmas Celebrationconcert at the Royal Albert Hall

B Choose either Rear Arena tickets at £42pp or FrontCircle at £37pp

4d Sun 29 – The Twinwood FestivalB Adult/Senior £40.00 Child £25.00 inc. adm.

Put on your dancing shoes for non stop nostalgia and livemusic from well known bands playing music from the 40s, 50sand beyond. Plus air displays, hangar dances, trade stalls, greatfood, bars, museums, living history, classic vehicles and lotsmore! Now in its ninth year, this nostalgic, annual Swing, Jazz,Jive & Rock n Roll music festival takes place at the Historic RAFTwinwood Airfield, near Bedford, (from where Glenn Millertook his last flight). The emphasis is on high quality music frommany top Orchestras and artistes performing the great hitsfrom the big band, swing and Jive era, We aim to catch mostof the bands that are playing today. Please visit the festivalwebsite at www.twinwoodevents for a full listing. Lots ofvisitors dress up in 40’s and 50’s style. NB Concerts are non-seated so bring a picnic chair!

4c Mon 30 – Llangollen –A Transport of DelightsAdult £39.00 Senior £38.50Child £36.00 inc. train ride,cruise & cream teaFree time for sightseeing,followed by a train ride fromCarrog along the valley toLlangollen and then a one hourcanal cruise over the famousPonteysyllte Aquaduct with a WelshCream Tea served as you sail!


4d Wed 1 Sept – Buckingham Palace State Apartmentsand a guided tour of the gardens

B Adult £47.50 Senior £45.00 Child £35.00 inc. adm.New for 2010, is the opportunity to enjoy a 45 minute guidedtour of the gardens at Buckingham Palace (to include theHerbaceous Border, the Summer House and the Rose Garden)after your visit to the magnificent State Apartments. Pleasebook early – and no later than late May – to be sure of a placeon this exclusive tour.

1a Thur 30 Sept – Michael Buble in concert atNottingham Arena

B £79pp inc. concertNB Also picks up in Oakham.

4d Sun 10 Oct – The Knitting & Stitching Show atAlexandra Palace

B Adult £29.00 Senior £28.50 Child £23.50 inc. adm.

1b Sat 6 Nov – Disney on Ice at the NIAAdult £40.00 Senior/Child £37.50 inc. showJoin the celebration as 65 of Disney’s unforgettable charactersfrom 18 beloved stories come to life as this year’s Disney On Iceproduction celebrates ‘100 Years of Magic’ in a skatingspectacular filled with magical Disney moments!

4c Sun 14 Nov – Disney on Ice at the NIAAdult £40.00 Senior/Child £37.50 inc. show

1 Wed 10 Nov –B Gauguin Exhibition,

Tate Modern, LondonAdult £35.00 Senior/Child £31.00 inc. adm.

4d Thur 22 JulyHair at London’s Gielgud TheatreAll fares £79pp inc. top price theatre ticket for theafternoon performance‘Let the Sun Shine In’ on the ‘Age of Aquarius’ at thetriumphant return of this award-winning show, featuring anentire original Broadway cast. NB Contains nudity, stronglanguage and adult themes so not suitable for children.

4d Thur 22 July‘War Horse’ at the New London Theatre, London£59pp inc. top price theatre ticket

4d Fri 23 JulyMamma Mia! at the Prince of Wales Theatre£59.50pp inc. top price tickets for the 5.00pmperformance

4d Sun 1 Aug‘All the Fun of the Fair’ atLondon’s Garrick TheatreAll fares £59pp inc. top price theatre ticket for theafternoon performance“Roll on up, see the main attraction, get your money ready,let’s take a ride..” .David Essex and Boogie Nights creator,Jon Conway, invite you to a roller coaster ride of a musical,underscored by a helter-skelter of David Essex hits andalbum favourites!

1 Wed 4 AugWe Will Rock You at London’s Dominion TheatreOnly £49.50pp inc. top price ticket for theafternoon showGreat value and a great opportunity to treat the childrenduring the school holidays!

1 Thur 26 AugThe Billy Elliot Lunch TourAdult/Child £69.50 Seniors ONLY £59.50inc. lunch & showEnjoy a 3 course carvery-style, pre-show lunch at a nearbyrestaurant followed by a matinee performance of thiswonderful musical, at the Victoria Palace Theatre (top priceshow ticket). Excellent value for Senior Citizens!

4d Wed 1 SeptThe Lion King at London’s Lyceum TheatreAdult/Child £59.50 Seniors only £47.50inc. top price ticketThis lovely show, with an amazing stage set andwonderful, colourful costumes, continues to delightaudiences of all ages. Today’s trip offers unbeatable value –especially for our older ‘young-at-heart’ customers!

4d Fri 2 AprDirty Dancingat London’s Aldwych Theatre£55pp inc. a top price ticket for theafternoon performance of this hugelypopular musical

1 Wed 14 AprLove Never Diesat the Adelphi Theatre£69.50pp inc. Front centre upper circletickets for the afternoon performance

4d Sun 2 MayThe Jersey Boysat the Prince Edward Theatre at £65ppIncludes top price ticket for the afternoonperformance.

1 Tue 4 MayThe Phantom Lunch Tour!Adult/Child £59.50 Seniors only £55 inc.lunch and showEnjoy a set 3-course lunch (soup, fish & chipsand dessert) and a top price ticket for thisafternoon’s performance at Her Majesty’sTheatre. Excellent value!

1 Sat 8 MayA CHOICE OF 2TOP WEST END SHOWS!Sister Actat the London Palladiumat £59.50ppORDreamboats & Petticoatsat the Playhouse Theatreat just £49.50ppBoth include top price tickets for theafternoon performances.

4d Wed 12 MayLove Never Diesat the Adelphi Theatre£69.50pp inc. front centre upper circletickets for the afternoon performance

1 Sat 15 MayA CHOICE OF 2 TOP WEST ENDSHOWS!Les Miserablesat the Queens Theatreat just £49.50ppORWickedat the Apollo Victoriaat £59.50ppBoth include top price tickets for theafternoon performances.

TOP LONDON SHOWS FROM ONLY £49.50pp including TRAVEL & SHOW TICKET!IDEAL AS A GIFT FOR SOMEONE SPECIAL!

SHOPPING OR SIGHTSEEING – Ask for a ‘Fare Only’ deal on any of these dates!

All London theatre tours pick-up in Buckden on request.


WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

� We reserve the right to withdraw an excursion due to lack ofsupport. This rarely happens and cancellation would not usuallybe made later than one week before departure. In such casesyour fare would be refunded in full and this would be the limitof our liability.

� All special offers are subject to the firm’s rules and conditions thatare currently in force and all day excursions are operated subject toour standard terms and conditions of carriage, a copy of which isavailable from our office.We must reserve the right to pass on anyincreases in costs that are outside our control, e.g., VAT.

� It is always our intention to operate an excursion in accordancewith the published itinerary but we must reserve the right tocancel or amend any excursion, should circumstances make thisnecessary, either prior to or during an outing. We cannot acceptliability for changes made necessary by events or actions bypersons beyond our control.

� All arrangements made for meals, visits, theatre, etc., and for theuse of road vehicles, trains, or any other means of conveyanceoperated by persons or bodies other than ourselves, are madeby us as agents for and on behalf of our passengers and on theexpress conditions that we will not be responsible for any loss,damage, injury, delays or inconvenience caused to or sustainedby passengers other than by the negligence of the Firm and itsemployees who are under the direct control of the Firm. Anyterms and conditions imposed by such other contractors throughthe Firm shall be binding on the passengers as if they haddirectly contracted such services.

� Special Care For The Disabled: Some excursions involve longjourneys and lengthy walking and some visitor attractions(especially theatres) may have steps and no lifts. We always makea special effort to help disabled customers to travel on our toursand if you tell us about your disability when you book, it will helpus to help you. Our drivers will be happy to provide generalassistance to passengers but will not be expected to provideassistance that extends to the bodily lifting and carrying of anypassengers, nor to act as carers for customers during the tour.Two front seats are reserved for a Registered Disabled passengerand their companion on each tour. We are happy to transportwheelchairs and scooters, at your own risk, and we cannot beheld responsible for any damage to them but, due to Health &Safety legislation, you must be able to load and unload, assembleand dismantle your own scooters (into no more than five pieces)and each piece must weigh less than 40 lbs.

� In order to comply with Health & Safety Regulations, anycustomer proposing to board the coach with items other thannormal hand luggage or suitcases, must obtain authorisationfrom the Firm at the time of booking. We reserve the right torefuse permission to board if we consider a passenger has anyitems or equipment that will be detrimental to the health andsafety of our staff and/or other customers. Our drivers are notpermitted to take any action that may put their health, safety,welfare or the legal requirements for a break in duty at risk.

� Mobile phones: If you must use a mobile whilst on the coachthen please keep your conversation as quiet and as brief aspossible to avoid distracting your driver and to minimise anydisturbance to other passengers.

� Complaints: If you have a complaint during a tour, pleaseinform our driver in the first instance and he/she will do his/herbest to assist you. If you wish to make further representation onyour return, please write to us within 21 days after the date oftravel. We regret we cannot deal with any complaints receivedlater than this time.

� Coach Seating: Seat numbers are usually allocated in order ofbooking but two front seats are held for ‘Registered Disabled’passengers. We reserve the right to alter seating arrangementswhere necessary and please note that you may not smoke whilston board. All passengers must wear a seat belt where oneis available.

� Coach Tickets: You will need to give your ticket to the driverwhen you board. Admission tickets for shows, concerts, etc. willnormally be given to you by the driver during the journey.

� Child Fares: Usually apply from age 3 to age 16, but age limitsvary on some tours. We do not allow children under 16 to travelwithout an adult. Children under 3 can usually travel free if theydo not require a seat on the coach.

� Meeting Friends: We always try to park in a convenient,central location but it is not always possible and sometimesarrangements have to be amended on the day. We suggest youplan to meet at a suitable well-known landmark or café, orexchange mobile phone numbers!

� Departure Times: During your journey, your driver will giveinstructions regarding the time of departure from each stop.Please make sure you note these details carefully as the driverwill have to leave without you if you are late, to avoidinconvenience to the other passengers. In this event, the firmwill not be liable for any costs you incur.

� Travelling Abroad: Passports will be required for anyexcursions to Europe and we advise non EC citizens to checkwith the appropriate Embassies regarding any additional visarequirements. Due to weight restrictions, there will be limits tothe amount of goods you can bring home and our drivers willadvise you of these limits on the date of travel. Passengers arerecommended to be in possession of a European HealthInsurance Card. We reserve the right to change the method ofcross Channel travel at any time.

� Your Health: We recommend you consult your doctor beforeundertaking a coach journey of more than 3 hours if you haveever had DVT or pulmonary embolism; a family history of clottingconditions; an inherited tendency to clot; cancer, or treatment forcancer in the past; undergone major surgery in the last 3 months;had hip or knee replacement within the last 3 months; eversuffered from a stroke, heart or lung disease.

� Pets: We do not allow any animals to be carried on our coachesother than guide and hearing dogs.

� Cancellations: If you need to cancel your booking, you will needto telephone first and you must then return your ticket(s) to us forany refund due. Cancellations can only be accepted duringoffice hours and charges are determined from the time that theFirm receives written notification of the cancellation. We chargea fee to cover administration and other costs and the followingscale of charges will apply:

Up to 48 hours before departure 20% of total paidLess than 48 hours before departure 50% of total paidLess than 24 hours before departure No refund

� Please note: No refund will be given for any meal, theatreticket, admission charges etc. which are included in the ticketprice and are not recoverable by us. On most tours, if yourcancellation is made more than four weeks before departure, youmay be able to change your booking to another day tour onpayment of a transfer fee of £1.50pp. You are also welcome topass your ticket to a friend but it is a good idea to let us knowof the change.


ROUTE NUMBERS

A SHAW’S DAY TOUR STARTS NEAR YOU!Please check your route number from the list below!

If your preferred tour is not on your route, we can offer limited free parking facilities at ourgarage in Maxey, but please remember that you park at your own risk.

* For customers in Stanground, we offer an additional set-down point opposite the Fenman on Whittlesey Road onroutes 1, 2 and 3, although we cannot pick-up here. Please request in advance when making your reservation.

Maxey – Deeping (Bridge Foot/Leisure Centre) –Northborough – Glinton – Werrington (Centre) –Paston – Walton – Bretton (Centre) – Westwood(Halcyon) – Taverners Road – Dogsthorpe Road –

Dogsthorpe (Comet/Central Ave/Eastern Ave/NewarkAve) – Eastfield Road – Bishops Road – Stanground* –

Orton (Bushfield)

As Route 1 but also calling at Stamford Bus Station

As Route 1 but also calling at Oundle Market Place

As Route 1 but in reverse order

As Route 2 plus: Langtoft – Baston – Thurlby –Northorpe – Bourne (Elsea Park/Bus Station)

Maxey – Deeping (Bridge Foot/Leisure Centre) –Northborough – Glinton – Werrington (Centre) –Paston – Walton – Westwood (Hampton Court) –Bretton (Centre/South Bretton) – Orton (OundleRoad/Bushfield) – Stanground* – Bishops Road –Eastfield Road – Dogsthorpe (Central Ave/Eastern

Ave/Welland Rd) – Eye

As Route 3 plus: Crowland – Spalding (Bus Station)

As Route 3 plus: Thorney

Maxey – Deeping (Bridge Foot/Bell Pub/Cross/LeisureCentre/Godsey Lane/Towngate) – Langtoft – Baston –

Thurlby – Northorpe – Bourne (Elsea Park/BusStation/West St) – Toft – Carlby – Essendine – Ryhall –Stamford (Ryhall Rd/East St/Bus Station/Danish Invader)

ROUTE 4

ROUTE 3b

ROUTE 3a

ROUTE 3

ROUTE 2a

ROUTE 2

ROUTE 1b

ROUTE 1a

ROUTE 1As Route 4 plus: Tinwell – Ketton – South Luffenham –

Morcott – Uppingham

As Route 4 plus: Empingham – Whitwell – Oakham

As Route 4 plus: Easton-on-the-Hill – Collyweston

As Route 4 plus: Peterborough Extra Services

Maxey – West Deeping – Tallington – Uffington –Stamford (Bus Station/East St/Ryhall Rd) –Ryhall – Essendine – Carlby – Toft –

Bourne (West St/Bus Station/Elsea Park) – Northorpe –Thurlby – Baston – Langtoft –

Deeping (Towngate/Godsey Lane/Leisure Centre)

As Route 5 plus: Northborough – Glinton –Peakirk – Newborough – Thorney

As Route 5 plus: Deeping St Nicholas –Spalding (Bus Station)

Maxey – Deeping (Bridge Foot/Bell Pub/Cross/LeisureCentre/Godsey Lane/Towngate) – West Deeping –Tallington – Uffington – Stamford (Bus Station/EastSt/Ryhall Rd) – Ryhall – Essendine – Carlby – Toft –

Bourne (West St/Bus Station)

As Route 6 plus: Morton

ROUTE 4a

ROUTE 4c

ROUTE 4b

ROUTE 6a

ROUTE 6

ROUTE 5b

ROUTE 5a

ROUTE 5

ROUTE 4d

Some tours can also pick up at Huntingdon (outsideDunelm Millshop in Ermine Street) or at Buckden (outsidethe Lion Hotel in the High Street) – look for an (H) or (B)

by the route code.

If you would like further information about timings for any of our tours before you book them please ask– our friendly, helpful, office staff are only too happy to help!

FOR BOOKINGS TELEPHONE 01778 342224


FOR BOOKINGS ring 01778 342224

BOOK DIRECT:Either call into our office or phone us on 01778 342224.Make an instant booking, at no extra cost, with your Visaor Mastercard or we can hold the reservation for five daysuntil we receive your cheque (payable to E. Shaw & Son).

Our office is open from 9.00am – 5.30pm Monday to Friday(except Bank Holidays) & from 9.00am – 12.00pm onSaturdays. We don’t have space to print full details of ourtour itineraries in our leaflet but please do not hesitate to askour reservations staff for further details before you book.

BOOKING YOUR SHAW’S DAY TOUR IS SO EASY!

GIFT VOUCHERSSolve that difficult presentproblem! Our personalisedgift vouchers make an idealpresent for birthdays,anniversaries, retirements, or justto say thank-you – available fromour office in values of £1, £5 and £10. And don’t forget thatmany of our day trips (and holidays) make excellent presentstoo!

COACH HIRETravel in safety andcomfort with Shaw’s!We have a large fleet ofstandard and executivestyle coaches (22-53 seats)available for hire. For a freequote for coach hireanywhere in the UK orEurope ring 01778 342224,fax 01778 380378 or [email protected] made tours and free bookingservice for theatre tickets, meals, hotels, etc for groups.You’ll find the experts in our Coach Hire Departmentare always happy to help!

JOIN OUR MAILING LISTBy having your name and address included on our mailinglist, you can receive copies of our day tour programmes andholiday brochures automatically. If you are not currently onour list, just let us know and we will be pleased to includeyou in all future mailings.

WATERSIDE GARDEN CENTRE COACH TRIPSWe are providing the transport for an exciting newprogramme of exclusive day tours operated by WatersideGarden Centre. For further details, call 01778 560000 or visittheir website at www.watersidegardencentre.co.uk.

OBERAMMERGAU 2010 &THE FAMOUS PASSION PLAYWe are now taking bookings for this wonderful event thatoccurs only every 10 years – ring 01778 342224 for furtherdetails or see our latest holiday brochure.

BOOK AT YOUR LOCALTRAVEL AGENT:Huntingdon Huntingdon & District Travel Shop,

Premier Travel

Kettering Midlands Co-op

Long Sutton Travelcare

March Holiday With Us

Market Deeping Co-op Travel

Oakham Midlands Co-op Travel,Meadows World Travel

Oundle Customer Service Centre

Peterborough Travelcare (Westgate House),The Destination Centre (formerly theT.I.C.) (Bridge Street), Travel InformationCentre, Queensgate Bus Station

Ramsey Mazarron Travel

St. Ives Premier Travel

St. Neots The Co-operative Travel

Spalding Westgate Travel, Co-op Holiday Shop,Spalding Travel

Stamford Tourist Information Centre,Stamford Travel;Stamford Independent Travel

Uppingham Freeway Travel

Wisbech Holiday With Us

49 High Street, Maxey, Peterborough PE6 9EFFax: 01778 380378

e-mail: [email protected]

FOR BOOKINGS RING 01778 342224

MOTORHOME HOLIDAYSOur fully self-contained Benimar6000LD 7-berth Motorhome,with a mains hook-up is availablefor hire.

Please call us on01778 342224 for furtherdetails and availability.

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