Magic Moments Showcoaches and Tours

Booking Line: 020 3258 3019 Website: www.magicmomentstours.co.uk

E-Mail: enquiries@magicmomentstours.co.uk

PROGRAMME

ISSUE 1

10th February 2020

SHOWCOACH & DAY TOUR ROUTE NUMBERS

ROUTE A

ASHTEAD, High Street – EPSOM, Clocktower EWELL, Mongers Lane – EWELL Spring Street

(Extra pick-up stops listed below may not be offered on this Route)

ROUTE B

EWELL Spring Street - EWELL, Mongers Lane EPSOM, Santander, ASHTEAD, High Street

(Extra Pick-up stops listed below may not be offered on this Route)

ROUTE C

EPSOM, Clocktower - EWELL, Mongers Lane EWELL, Spring Street

EWELL, Kingston Road, Bradford Drive - EWELL, Kingston Road, Ruxley Lane

ROUTE D

ASHTEAD, High Street - EPSOM, Clocktower EWELL, Mongers Lane - EWELL Spring Street

EWELL, Kingston Road, Bradford Drive - EWELL, Kingston Road, Ruxley Lane

In addition we may also be able to offer the following pick up points only if requested

Please enquire at time of booking

EPSOM, Dorking Road (Bus Stop Castle Road) EPSOM, Dorking Road (Bus Stop Whitehorse Drive)

EPSOM, East Street, (Bus Stop Rainbow Centre)

LEATHERHEAD, Epsom Road & THE WELLS, Spa Drive (On Holiday Breaks Pick Ups Only)

Booking Line: 020 3258 3019

WEST END and REGIONAL SHOWCOACHES

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Thursday 19th March 2020 – 7.30pm Evening Performance

CLASSICAL SPECTACULAR The Royal Albert Hall, London

No other show presents such a magnificent combination of the very best in classical music and state of the art technology. Ranging from a flood of pure white light to electrifying multi-coloured laser displays, the dazzling special effects bring to life the scenes and moods evoked by each glorious piece changing the way you experience classical music forever. Featured Composers including Grieg, Rossini, Holst and many more plus all your prom favourites, Land of Hope and Glory, Nessun Dorma, Rule Britannia and the 1812 Overture.

Choir Seats £42.00 Per Person Price Includes: Choir Stalls Ticket and escorted return coach travel

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Monday 30th March 2020 – 7.30pm Evening Performance

THE PRINCE OF EGYPT The Dominion Theatre, London

Experience the epic emotion and soaring music of THE PRINCE OF EGYPT, the extraordinary new musical

from three-time Academy Award®-winner Stephen Schwartz (Wicked, Godspell).

Journey through the wonders of Ancient Egypt as two young men, raised together as brothers in a kingdom of privilege, find themselves suddenly divided by a secret past. One must rule as Pharaoh, the other must rise up and free his true people; both face a destiny that will change history forever.

Based on the acclaimed DreamWorks Animation film, and featuring the Academy Award®-winning, chart-

topping song When You Believe, THE PRINCE OF EGYPT is an exhilarating, powerful and joyous celebration of belief and the human spirit.

£48.50 Per Person Price Includes: Top Price Dress Circle Ticket (Normally £75.00) and escorted return coach travel

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Monday 27th April 2020 – 7.30pm Evening Performance

TINA THE MUSICAL The Aldwych Theatre, London

From humble beginnings in Nutbush, Tennessee, to her transformation into the global Queen of Rock 'n' Roll, Tina Turner didn't just break the rules, she rewrote them. This new stage musical reveals the untold story of a woman who dared to defy the bounds of her age, gender and race. One of the world's best-selling artists of all time, Tina Turner has won 11 Grammy Awards and her live shows have been seen by millions, with more concert tickets sold than any other solo performer in music history. Featuring her much loved songs, TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL is written by Olivier Award-winning playwright Katori Hall and directed by the internationally acclaimed Phyllida Lloyd. Presented in association with Tina Turner.

£60.00 Per Person Price Includes: Top Price Dress Circle Ticket (Normally £85.00) and escorted return coach travel

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Sunday 10th May 2020 – 3.00pm Matinee Performance

ONE NIGHT AT THE VE DAY PROMS Cadogan Hall, London

The ultimate musical celebration in honour of the 75th anniversary of V.E Day, this incredible concert show takes you on a musical journey through the most extraordinary period in modern-day history.

Featuring the London Gala Orchestra and exceptional live singers, One Night at the V.E. Day Proms includes popular wartime songs such as The White Cliffs of Dover and In The Mood, alongside classical masterpieces such as Land of Hope and Glory and Jerusalem.

This celebratory concert show is sure to have everyone waving their flags and singing along to the music that helped make Britain great!

Central Mid Stalls Ticket £52.00 Per Person Side Stalls Ticket £43.50 Per Person Price Includes: Stalls Ticket and escorted return coach travel

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Tuesday 19th May 2020 - - 7.30pm Evening Performance And Monday 7th September 2020 – 7.30pm Evening Performance

PRETTY WOMEN The Musical The Piccadilly Theatre, London One of Hollywood’s most beloved romantic stories of all time is now coming to the West End! Pretty Woman: The Musical features direction and choreography by two-time Tony Award® winner Jerry Mitchell (Kinky Boots, Legally Blonde, Hairspray), an original score by Grammy® winner Bryan Adams and Jim Vallance (“Summer of ’69”, “Heaven”) and a book by the movie’s legendary director Garry Marshall and screenwriter J.F. Lawton.

£56.50 Per Person Price Includes: Rear Dress Circle Ticket (Normally £90.00) and escorted return coach travel

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Wednesday 20th May 2020 –2.30pm Matinee Performance

A BUNCH OF AMATEURS Richmond Theatre, London

Keen to boost his flagging career, fading Hollywood action hero Jefferson Steele arrives in England to play King Lear in Stratford – only to find that this is not the birthplace of Shakespeare, but a sleepy Suffolk village. And instead of starring alongside Kenneth Branagh and Dame Judi Dench, the cast are a bunch of amateurs trying to save their theatre from ruthless developers.

Jefferson’s monstrous ego, vanity and insecurity are tested to the limit by the enthusiastic am-dram thespians. As acting worlds collide and Jefferson’s career implodes, he discovers some truths about himself – along with his inner Lear!

£38.50 Per Person Price Includes: Stalls Ticket and escorted return coach travel

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Monday 1st June 2020 – 7.30pm Evening Performance

EVERYBODY’S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE The Apollo Theatre, London

Inspired by a true story, Everybody’s Talking About Jamie is the award-winning hit musical that everybody

is talking about.

Jamie New is sixteen and lives on a council estate in Sheffield. Jamie doesn’t quite fit in. Jamie is terrified

about the future. He is going to be a sensation. Supported by his brilliant loving mum and surrounded by

his friends, Jamie overcomes prejudice, beats the bullies and steps out of the darkness, into the spotlight. With 'songs that have the wow factor' (The Times) by lead singer-songwriter of The Feeling, Dan Gillespie Sells, and 'hilarious' book and lyrics 'with delightful punch' (Whatsonstage), by writer Tom MacRae, this funny, feel-good, musical sensation is now in its third fabulous year at the Apollo Theatre.

£49.50 Per Person Price Includes: Top Price Stalls Ticket (Normally £65.00) and escorted return coach travel

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Sunday 7th June 2020 – 2.30pm Matinee Performance

LET’S FACE THE MUSIC The Royal Albert Hall, London

Join the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and four West End guest vocalists for a nostalgic celebration of much-loved songs and duets from the classic musicals of the golden age of Hollywood. Featuring the ever-popular music of Rodgers & Hammerstein, Cole Porter, George Gershwin, Irving Berlin, Lerner & Loewe, Jule Styne and much more! Indulge in a trip down memory lane with unforgettable songs and music from: GYPSY, CAROUSEL, MY FAIR LADY, ANYTHING GOES, CABARET, TOP HAT, OKLAHOMA!, FUNNY FACE, SWEET CHARITY, A STAR IS BORN … and many more!

Choir Seats £42.00 Per Person Price Includes: Choir Stalls Ticket and escorted return coach travel

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Wednesday 24th June 2020 – 2.30pm Matinee Performance

WAITRESS THE MUSICAL The Adelphi Theatre, London Meet Jenna, a waitress and expert pie-maker who dreams of some happiness in her life. When a hot new doctor arrives in town, life gets complicated. With the support of her workmates Becky and Dawn, Jenna overcomes the challenges she faces and finds that laughter, love and friendship can provide the perfect recipe for happiness. Brought to life by a ground breaking, female-led creative team, this “warm, witty, wise and hilarious” (Express) hit features “one of the best scores in years” (The Stage) by 7-time Grammy® nominee Sara Bareilles (Love Song, Brave), a book by acclaimed screenwriter Jessie Nelson (I Am Sam) and direction by Tony Award® winner Diane Paulus (Pippin, Finding Neverland).

£49.50 Per Person Price Includes: Top Price Dress Circle Ticket (Normally £65.00) and escorted return coach travel

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Wednesday 8th July 2020 – 7.30pm Evening Performance

COME FROM AWAY The Phoenix Theatre, London Winner of 4 Olivier Awards, including Best New Musical, COME FROM AWAY has taken the West End by storm. Playing to nightly standing ovations at London’s Phoenix Theatre, COME FROM AWAY also continues sold-out, record-breaking engagements on Broadway, across the USA and in Canada. This joyous musical shares the incredible real-life story of the 7,000 air passengers from all over the world who were grounded in Canada during the wake of 9/11, and the small Newfoundland community that invited these 'come from aways' into their lives. As uneasiness turned into trust and music soared into the night, gratitude grew into friendships and their stories became a celebration of hope, humanity and unity.

£54.50 Per Person Price Includes: Top Price Dress Circle Ticket (Normally £67.50) and escorted return coach travel

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Wednesday 15th July 2020 – 7.30pm Evening Performance

MAGIC GOES WRONG The Vaudeville Theatre, London Created with Magic legends Penn & Teller, Mischief Theatre conjure up an evening of grand illusion. In the next 'Goes Wrong' comedy to hit the West End, the original Mischief company play a hapless gang of magicians presenting a charity event. As the accidents spiral out of control, so does their fundraising target!

£47.50 Per Person Price Includes: Top Price Stalls Ticket (Normally £54.50) and escorted return coach travel

Monday 7th September 2020 – 7.30pm Evening Performance

PRETTY WOMEN The Musical The Piccadilly Theatre, London

PLEASE SEE DETAILS UNDER Tuesday 14th May DATE LISTING.

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Thursday 17th September 2020 – 3.00pm Matinee Performance

CAROUSEL Regents Park Open Air Theatre, London Celebrated in Regents Parks innovative approach to classic musicals, rediscover Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Carousel - featuring a score that includes ‘If I Loved You’ and ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’ - in the unique surroundings of Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre.

IMPORTANT: This production is held in an open air theatre, with normal style theatre seating. You will need to be fully prepared for outdoor weather.

£52.50 Per Person Price Includes: Top Price Central Stalls Ticket (Normally £65.00) and escorted return coach travel

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Wednesday 30th September 2020 – 7.30pm Evening Performance

ABBAphonic The Royal Albert Hall, London

Celebrating ABBA’s greatest hits in all their showstopping glory, West End stars Abbie Osmon and Emma Kershaw will perform an amazing line-up of the Swedish pop group’s timeless classics in the RPO’s popular show, ABBAphonic. With the amplified Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, a spectacular light show and sensational backing singers, ABBA’s hit songs will be performed with the RPO’s signature symphonic twist.

Choir Seats £39.50 Per Person Price Includes: Choir Stalls Ticket and escorted return coach travel

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Tuesday 20th October 2020 – 7.30pm Evening Performance And Monday 16th November 2020 – 7.30pm Evening Performance

THE DRIFTERS GIRL The Garrick Theatre, London

Discover the remarkable story of THE DRIFTERS, one of the world’s greatest vocal groups, and the truth about the woman who made them. The Queen of British Soul BEVERLEY KNIGHT stars as Faye Treadwell, the legendary manager of THE DRIFTERS, who, alongside her husband, fought for three decades to turn Atlantic Records’ hottest vocal group into a global phenomenon. With an unbelievable soundtrack of some of the most iconic songs in history including Save the Last Dance for Me, Under the Boardwalk, Kissin’ in the Back Row of the Movies, Stand by Me, Come on Over to My Place and Saturday Night at the Movies.

£58.50 Per Person Price Includes: Top Price Stalls or Dress Circle Ticket (Normally £75.00) and escorted return coach travel

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Wednesday 4th November 2020 – 2.30pm Matinee Performance

HAIRSPRAY THE MUSICAL Woking Theatre, Surrey

It’s Baltimore, 1962 where Tracy Turnblad, a big girl with big hair and an even bigger heart, is on a mission to follow her dreams and dance her way onto national TV. Tracy’s audition makes her a local star and soon she is using her new-found fame to fight for equality, bagging local heartthrob Link Larkin along the way! Hairspray is the irresistible feel-good show that is guaranteed to have you dancing the night away.

£38.50 Per Person Price Includes: Stalls Ticket and escorted return coach travel

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DAY TOURS

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Wednesday 1st April 2020

LUNCH AT THE MOORINGS

By popular demand, we return to The Moorings, a traditional English restaurant which is located on the beach in Pevensey. We will be served a delicious three course lunch, chosen on the day whilst enjoying the coastal atmosphere.

Afterwards if the weather permits we will stop for a short while to enjoy some sea air in Eastbourne.

£32.00 Per Person Price Includes: 3 course meal, and escorted return coach travel

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Friday 3rd April 2020

TUTANKHAMUN - Treasures of the Golden Pharaoh The Saatchi Gallery, London

Don’t miss TUTANKHAMUN: Treasures of the Golden Pharaoh, featuring over 150 stunning authentic objects from the boy king’s tomb including 60 on display outside Egypt for the first time.

This is an absolute must-see cultural event and the final opportunity to experience the magic and mystery of Tutankhamun before his treasures return to Egypt forever.

£38.50 Per Person Price Includes: Exhibition Entrance Ticket, and escorted return coach travel

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Wednesday 15th April 2020

TULIPS AT CHENIES MANOR

Chenies Manor House is one of the UK’s finest Tudor Mansion Houses. Steeped in history, the Grade I Listed building is set in Buckinghamshire’s charming estate village of Chenies and overlooks the Chess Valley. There are a variety of gardens influenced by the Arts and Crafts movement, which include a Tudor-style sunken garden, a white garden, Victorian kitchen garden and 2 mazes. A display of over 6000 tulips and other bulbs is on show in April and May.

£33.50 Per Person Price Includes: Entrance to Chenies, House Tour, Tea & Biscuits and Gardens and escorted return coach travel

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Thursday 23rd April 2020

A DAY IN MALDON

Located in Essex on the Blackwater estuary and is probably best known as the foremost modern-day centre for Thames sailing barges. The Hythe Quay is home to these distinctive boats and adjacent is Promenade Park, which provides fantastic views of the estuary. Weather permitting you may wish to take a river trip. A short walk away in the town centre is the Combined Military Services Museum, which houses collections from all of Britain’s armed forces. There are plenty of pubs and cafes by the Hythe or in the town centre in which to enjoy lunch.

£22.50 Per Person Price Includes: Escorted return coach travel

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Saturday 25th April 2020 And Tuesday 7th July 2020

FAVERSHAM and WHITSTABLE

A chance to stop for coffee and explore Faversham for a while, one of England's most charming and historic market towns, nestled between the rural beauty of the North Downs and the magnificent Kent coast. Before we head to the quaint seaside town of Whitstable, known for its pretty boutiques and shop fronts, Whitstable's Harbour Street is a popular ambling destination, where the window shopping's good, and the buildings retain a special charm.

£22.50 Per Person Price Includes: Escorted return coach travel

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Wednesday 29th April 2020

ISLE OF WIGHT HOVERCRAFT EXPERIENCE

Flying on our Hovercraft has been the fastest way to travel across the Solent between Portsmouth & Isle Of Wight and have been since 1965. Departing from Southsea, you travel by hovercraft to Ryde. You fly across the water in a quick transfer as the Pilot shows off the truly remarkable manoeuvres which are possible. You can then meet the Pilot and the crew of this incredible amphibious craft. There is free time in Ryde (approx 3 Hours) before departing on the hovercraft and arriving back in Southsea.

£43.50 Per Person Price Includes: Hovercraft Ticket and escorted return coach travel

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Tuesday 12th May 2020

LEONARDSLEE GARDENS

Having been closed to the public since 2010, Leonardslee Gardens have been restored to their former glory and now you can enjoy these wonderful gardens once again.

The breath-taking gardens offer a kaleidoscope of colour throughout grounds. The ponds contain a colony of carp fish and the combination of parkland, lawn and forest land inhabits a rare colony of wallabies and a number of deer species who wander semi-freely throughout the estate.

£29.50 Per Person Price Includes: Entrance to Leonardslee Gardens an escorted return coach travel

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Thursday 14th May 2020

THAME and TIDDYWINKLES ANIMAL RESCUE CENTRE

Tiggywinkles, The Wildlife Hospital Trust, is a specialist hospitals and are dedicated to rescuing and rehabilitating all species of British wildlife. Since opening our doors in 1978 over 300,000 patients have received treatment at Tiggywinkles. On our busiest day we can have over 1,600 patients on site! Today we go behind the scenes, to explore the facility, meet some of the residents from polecats to hedgehogs, come and find out more about this remarkable centre.

£32.50 Per Person Price Includes: Tour Donation, Talk and Tour and escorted return coach travel

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Friday 15th May 2020

HYLANDS HOUSE and THE NATIONAL FLOWER SHOW

The National Flower Show is a delight for gardeners and flower lovers and has a little something for everyone. This 6th year’s show includes a Grand Floral Pavilion Country and Home Living Pavilion, Fine Food and Drink and much more. There are stands both indoor and out on the House lawn. You will also be able to peruse the magnificent Grade 2 listed Hall with magnificent flowers inside (courtesy of NAFAS) and a host of attractions and entertainment on the manicured lawns.

£34.50 Per Person Price Includes: Entrance to Hylands House and Flower Show and escorted return coach travel

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Thursday 28th May 2020 And Friday 29th May 2020

CHICHESTER and THE FESTIVAL OF FLOWER ‘Realms Of Gold’

The Festival of Flowers 2020 will be spectacular; as well as the flower arrangements in the Cathedral and environs, you can stroll through the cloisters and Cathedral grounds and visit the Festival Market. Internationally renowned sculptor Philip Jackson will be exhibiting his work. Over 80 stunning arrangements are produced by volunteer flower arrangers using in excess of 50,000 flowers to interpret the designer’s chosen theme which in 2020 will be Realms of Gold. Of course the city is on the Cathedral's doorstep so you can simply go for exploring.

Chichester and Flower Festival £34.00 Per Person Chichester Only £22.00 Per Person Price Includes: Entrance to Chichester Cathedral and escorted return coach travel

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Wednesday 3rd June 2020

WORTHING

This genteel and attractive seaside resort of Worthing is a pure delight to visit. The seafront offers a great opportunity to relax and unwind, with stunning beaches and the historic pier. The town has a good shopping centre, and Wednesday is market day too, so there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

£19.50 Per Person Price Includes: Escorted return coach travel

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Friday 5th June 2020

STANSTED HOUSE and GARDEN SHOW

Stansted Park began as a hunting lodge 800 years ago. Royal visitors are recorded from Henry II to the present generation. After several owners, and a calamitous fire in 1900, the mansion was rebuilt in 1901 on the exact footprint of the 1688 house, and became the family home of the Ponsonbys, Earls of Bessborough, in 1924. Explore the fine collection of paintings, textiles and furniture and the fully furnished Servants’ Quarters ’Downstairs’ dating from 1901 and one of the best 'below stairs" tours in the South of England.

You will also have the opportunity to visit the Annual Garden Show; this wonderful event has a country fair feel that is both relaxed and enjoyable. Enjoy a taste of summer with over 100 exhibitors offering a vast range of goodies from, gifts, arts, crafts, furniture and sculpture, plus delicious country foods and wines.

House & Show £33.50 Per Person / Show Only £28.50 Price Includes: Entrance to Stanstead House and Show and escorted return coach travel

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Tuesday 9th June 2020

SAVILL GARDEN and CUMBERLAND HOUSE TOUR

We begin at Savill Garden where you have time to explore these wonderful gardens and also to get lunch at the marvellous café there. We then move on to Cumberland Lodge, now a residential conference centre of considerable style, and previously a Royal residence, we invite you to step inside to learn some of the history of this fascinating building. Originally constructed in the mid-17th Century, Cumberland Lodge has been home to Royalty and Dukes. Princess Helena, daughter of Queen Victoria lived here with her husband Prince Christian of Schleswig-Holstein, and, prior to that it was the home to both the first Duke of Marlborough and his wife Sarah, and William, Duke of Cumberland, second son of King George II, from whom it takes its present day name. Groups will be able to enjoy the splendid interiors, fine furnishings and paintings, and understand more about the past and present day life of this most historic of buildings. Cumberland Lodge has never been open to the public before until this year.

£44.50 Per Person Price Includes: Entrance To Savill Gardens, Guided Cumberland House Tour and escorted return coach travel

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Wednesday 10th June 2020

A PIE and MASH COCKNEY SING-A-LONG AT THE CRITERION MUSIC HALL

The Criterion Music Hall and Heritage centre at Blue Town, Sheerness has been lovingly restored by Jenny and Ian Hurkett and their unbeatable team of volunteers presents a good old-fashioned Knees-up! Today we join Mr. Tom Carradine on the ol' Joanna as he presents an afternoon of timeless songs with audience participation. Let your host lead you in an traditional cockney sing-a-long, with songs from the music hall era, WWI and II, the West End stage and traditional popular songs from across the decades.

£45.00 Per Person Price Includes: Show, Pie & Mash and escorted return coach travel

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Friday 12th June 2020

WEST GREEN GARDENS (NT) and Morning Stop

West Green Gardens nestling in a woodland corner of Northern Hampshire, the gardens surround one of the prettiest manor houses in England. It is a garden with a special and distinctive sense of place created over two decades by Marylyn Abbott a renowned Australian garden designer.

£32.50 Per Person NT Members £23.50 Per Person Price Includes: Entrance to West Green Gardens and escorted return coach travel

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Tuesday 23rd June 2020 And Wednesday 7th October 2020

RNLI DISCOVER TOUR and POOLE

This is a unique opportunity to take a Discovery Tour of RNLI Training College in Poole, where our courageous volunteer lifesavers train for sea rescues. After free time in Poole to have lunch etc. we will meet our guide for a 90-minute tour of the college and its training facilities, including the world-class Sea Survival Centre, which hosts the Wave Tank and Lifeboat Simulator.

£37.50 Per Person Price Includes: Afternoon Guided Tour and escorted return coach travel

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Sunday 28th June 2020

WURLIZTER SUNDAY

We start the day with lunch at Heaven Farm, where we will enjoy a 2 course Sunday Lunch in the Stable Tea Rooms private function room just for us. Afterwards we will travel on for an afternoon of magical Wurlitzer magic, filled with spirit and with the opportunity to join in to sing as well. Today Top entertainer John Mann makes a rare return to the console to delight listeners with his special blend of music and mirth, supported by Resident Organist, Michael Wooldridge. PLEASE NOTE: A menu selection will we sent beforehand for pre-ordering of lunch.

£44.50 Per Person Price Includes: Two Course Lunch, Concert Ticket and escorted return coach travel

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Tuesday 30th June 2020

HINTON AMPNER (NT)

Lovingly rebuilt by its last owner, Ralph Dutton, after a catastrophic fire in 1960, Hinton Ampner has beautifully proportioned rooms which house his exquisite collection of ceramics and art. Each window offers undisturbed views to the tranquil countryside beyond. The gardens are full of colour from early spring right through to autumn and mixes formal and informal planting, all the creation of one man! Beautifully manicured lawns lead the eye down avenues of sculptured topiary, past borders full of the heady scent of roses, to breath-taking views across the South Downs.

£33.50 Per Person NT Members £22.50 Per Person Price Includes: Entrance to Hinton Ampner and escorted return coach travel

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Friday 3rd July 2020

FOREST LODGE & WINCHESTER HAT FESTIVAL

Winchester's Hat Fair began as a busker's festival and is now Britain's longest running celebration of street arts. A crazy, colourful celebration of theatre and music, where entertainers perform voluntarily in exchange for money to be thrown into their hats.

Over the festvial there will be interactive installations all around the town, walkabout acts, and shows, plus many other festival treats and surprises.

£22.00 Per Person Price Includes: Escorted return coach travel

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Saturday 11th July 2020

KENT COUNTY SHOW

For those who have never attended the Show before, the Kent County Show is a showcase event for farming, countryside and rural life. The three day event brings together the very best of Kent with animals and food, fun and excitement and above all a sense of what ’The Garden of England’ has to offer. Following the incredible success of the 2019 Show, 2020 will be an exciting year as be will be celebrating their 91st Show. Visitors will experience a more hands on Show with better access to the cattle marquee, shire stables on site, flower and woodland craft workshops, cookery demonstrations, more live music and the Food and Farming education area.

£39.50 Per Person Price Includes: Entrance to County Show and escorted return coach travel

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Tuesday 14th July 2020

WALMER CASTLE and GARDENS

Originally a Tudor fortress, Walmer Castle evolved into a stately home for the Lords Warden of the Cinque Ports and became the residence of famous names. Inside, the collection brings to life Wellington’s career, the story of his life and death and the original Wellington Boots! The award-winning gardens include the Broadwalk and the Queen Mother’s Garden.

£37.50 Per Person English Heritage Members £24.50 Per Person Price Includes: Entrance to Walmer Castle an escorted return coach travel

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Friday 17th July 2020

RAMSGATE (Market Day)

With one of the warmest climates in the UK, there’s a distinct continental feel in the town. Soak up the cosmopolitan atmosphere in one of the many waterfront bars, cafes and restaurants and enjoy the beautiful architecture of the famous Harbour Arches with stunning views across the marina. It’s also market day and home to the largest Weatherspoon’s in the UK.

£22.00 Per Person Price Includes: Escorted return coach travel

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Monday 20th July 2020

CHARTWELL and GARDENS(NT)

Chartwell was the family home of former Prime Minister Winston Churchill. Filled with treasures from every aspect of Churchill’s life, the house at Chartwell provides an opportunity to explore the home of one of Britain’s greatest leaders. Step back in time and explore the tranquil well-kept gardens that surround this stately home.

£34.50 Per Person NT Members £19.50 Per Person Price Includes: Entrance to Chartwell and escorted return coach travel

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Wednesday 22nd July 2020

ROMSEY and SIR HAROLD HILLIER GARDENS

We start the day with a visit to the ancient market town of Romsey, here you’ll have time for an early lunch. Then onto the magnificent Sir Harold Hillier Gardens are world famous arboretum and gardens – set over 180 acres, they’re stunning whatever the season. The gardens are home to 14 National Collections, over 400 Champion Trees and 42,000 plants from temperate regions. It is one of the most important modern plant collections in the world. There’s also a café, gift shop and garden centre.

£36.50 Per Person Price Includes: Entrance to Sir Harold Hillier Gardens and escorted return coach travel

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Saturday 1st August 2020

LYMINGTON (Market Day)

Lymington is a bustling, colourful town with lots to see and do. Its Georgian High Street is the venue for a well-known street-market every Saturday morning. This is the busiest time for the town, and the popular market boasts a range of stalls selling everything from local fine foods to craftwork and antiques. The High Street also offers an extensive range of shops, some very familiar, others as unique and individual as the town itself. There are many cafés and restaurants and, of course, pubs in which to relax and unwind.

£24.50 Per Person Price Includes: Escorted return coach travel

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Wednesday 5th August 2020

KINGSTON LACEY (NT)

Kingston Lacy is an elegant 17th century Italian inspired country mansion set in attractive formal gardens and extensive parkland. Step inside the residence of the powerful and flamboyant Bankes family who owned vast swathes of Dorset for over 400 years. From fighting the forces of Oliver Cromwell, to gathering one of the world’s largest collections of ancient Egyptian artefacts, the Bankes have an intriguing past. There’s so much to see outside too in the 17th century formal gardens, created by Henrietta Bankes. Stroll around the Japanese Garden, complete with authentic tea house or take a sheltered walk through the woodland.

£42.00 Per Person NT Members £26.50 Per Person Price Includes: Entrance to Kingston Lacey and escorted return coach travel

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Friday 7th August 2020

TRAINS and the LANDSCAPE OF ROMNEY MARSH

The backdrop of some of Kent’s most picturesque countryside is what makes a journey on the Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway a totally unique experience. Today we will take a visit to RH&DR’s Model Railway Exhibition, enjoy a presentation about the railway’s history and its role today as a major tourist attraction, then take a train journey from New Romney to enjoy a Ploughman’s lunch in the End of the Line Restaurant at Dungeness before heading to enjoy the unique delights of this National Nature Reserve and Site of Special Scientific Interest.

£49.50 Per Person Price Includes: Train Journey, Ploughman’s Lunch, Exhibition Entrances, Talk and escorted return coach travel

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Monday 10th August 2020

ASHTON POTTERY and GARDENS

Aston Pottery is a multi-award winning pottery, gift shop, cafe and gardens in the quiet Cotswold village of Aston, Oxfordshire. We will spilt into two groups today, each group will not only watch an exclusive demonstration to see the processes of creating and decorating an Aston Pottery teapot in the workroom. But also enjoy a light hearted guided tour and talk on everything from approach to design, methods of planting and all important garden maintenance whilst exploring their usual gardens. The floral borders offer a spectacular array of plants, flowers, bees and butterflies from mid-April through to September; we will also enjoy lunch in-between in the award-winning cafe not to be missed.

£47.50 Per Person Price Includes: Teapot Demo & Talk, Garden Tour & Talk, Lunch and escorted return coach travel

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Wednesday 12th August 2020

BROADSTAIRS – FOLK WEEK

Broadstairs, full of nostalgic, old world seaside charm. Sandy bays meet surf schools. Fishermen’s cottages meet Charles Dickens connections. Retro ice-cream parlours meet chic shops. Relaxed and unspoilt, no frills, this is the perfect place for you to just relax.

£22.00 Per Person Price Includes: an escorted return coach travel

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Thursday 20th August 2020

SENSE OF PLACE FLOWER FESTIVAL and WORTHING

Held in the magnificent setting of Lancing College, the world’s largest school chapel, the Sense of Place Flower Festival features stunning and creative displays by local members of the National Association of Flower Arrangement Societies. With over 100 flower arrangers participating, along with Festival Designer, Linda Porrett, this unique occasion will indeed be a feast for the senses. In the afternoon, we make our way to Worthing, for free time to explore this traditional seaside town.

£32.50 Per Person Price Includes: Entrance to Lancing College and escorted return coach travel

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Saturday 22nd August 2020

WINDSOR PARK - COUNTRYFILE LIVE

New for 2020 BBC Countryfile Live will take place within the stunning grounds of Windsor Great Park and will showcase the very best of our countryside. The event will see the return of many of the familiar features of Countryfile Live, including the Farmyard, the Wildlife Zone, the Countryfile Kitchen, the Craven Arms pub, the Village Green and appearances by the Countryfile presenters themselves.

£39.50 Per Person Price Includes: Entrance to Countryfile Live and escorted return coach travel

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Tuesday 25th August 2020

SOUTHAMPTON LUNCH CRUISE

Relax and unwind enjoying a superb 3 course set meal, freshly prepared on board by in-house Chefs whilst cruising the Southampton water. This cruise will cover the local rivers including the port of Southampton where you will enjoy close up view of the cruise ships when in dock. Pleasant background music will be played during the trip and commentary offered on points of interest.

£46.50 Per Person Price Includes: 3 Course Meal, 3 Hour Cruise an escorted return coach travel

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Wednesday 9th September 2020

OXFORD and THE BOTANICAL GARDENS

Oxford, a city in central southern England, revolves around its prestigious university, established in the 12th century. You can either spend the day exploring this city and all it has to offer or combine it with a visit the Botanic Gardens. Inspiring herbaceous borders, glasshouses that take you around the world, or simply relax in the UK’s oldest botanic garden. With nearly 6,000 different types of plant, the Garden is a year-round oasis of biodiversity, right in the heart of the city.

Oxford and Botanical Gardens £30.00 Per Person Oxford Only £24.00 Per Person Price Includes: Entrance to Botanical Gardens and escorted return coach travel

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Saturday 12th September 2020

LEEDS CASTLE - FLOWER OF FESTIVAL ‘MEMORIES’

Join us for the incredible Festival of Flowers, this year themed to 'Memories'. See the Castle rooms decorated by an impressive line-up of international award-winning floral designers and discover a programme of floral demonstrations, specialist talks and daily garden tours. There will also be the opportunity to buy beautiful flowers and garden accessories from a variety of stalls on the Pavilion Lawn.

You can also enjoy 500 acres of beautiful parkland and formal gardens, hosting free flying falconry displays, boat rides and other activities.

£37.50 Per Person Price Includes: Entrance to Leeds Castle and escorted return coach travel

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Wednesday 16th September 2020

SALISBURY and CATHERDRAL FLOWER FESTIVAL ‘ CONFLUENCE’

Last held in 2015, Experience the fragrance of thousands of blooms in hundreds of arrangements, set against the backdrop of Salisbury Cathedral. Celebrating the founding of Salisbury and the laying of the Cathedral’s first foundation stone 800 years ago, the festival will be full of contemporary, traditional and interpretive displays, inspired by the meeting of the 5 rivers in the heart of the city. With over 30,000 stems being provided, it promises to be a spectacle to behold.

Sailsbury and Flower Festival £34.50 Per Person Sailsbury Only £24.50 Per Person Price Includes: Entrance To Salisbury Cathedral and escorted return coach travel

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Friday 18th September 2020

PASHLEY MANOR DALHIA FESTIVAL and Morning Stop

As summer turns to autumn the gardens at Pashley are ablaze with colour, provided by hundreds of dazzling dahlias, during the Dahlia Days event. Over 40 varieties of this diverse perennial are planted throughout the garden; pinks in the Rose Garden, sunny yellows in the Golden Beds, whites in the Elizabethan Garden, purples in the Pool Garden and more. The pièce de resistance is the hot reds and oranges, interspersed with darker burgundies and complemented by the second flowering of roses, canna lilies, late flowering perennials and other annuals, in the magnificent herbaceous borders, which are at their best at this time of year.

£29.50 Per Person Price Includes: Entrance to Pashley Manor and escorted return coach travel

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Tuesday 6th October 2020

MICKIE DRIVER PRESENTS “OH BOY” AT THE CRITERION MUSIC HALL

The Criterion Music Hall and Heritage centre at Blue Town, Sheerness has been lovingly restored by Jenny and Ian Hurkett and their unbeatable team of volunteers. Today we join Mr. Mickie Driver and Guests for a romp around the rock and pop scene. Recalling the songs of Buddy Holly, Cilla Black, Jim Reeves, Andy Williams and Petula Clark to name a few. But before all this we sit down in good company to enjoy Fish & Chips.

£48.50 Per Person Price Includes: Show , Fish & Chips and escorted return coach travel

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WYE VALLEY And BEYOND – ROUTE B (Including The Malvern Flower Show & The Royal Mint)

Monday 4th May to Friday 8th May 2020 (5 Days/4 Nights)

What’s Included

All coach travel

Four nights dinner, bed and breakfast

Daily excursions

All attraction entrance fees

Services of tour manager Tour Highlights

Hotel Entertainment each evening

Whole Day – Malvern Flower Show (Thursday 1st Day)

Visit to Hay On Wye

Wye Valley Boat Cruise

Visit to the Royal Mint Experience

Price - £416.00 Per Person TWIN & DOUBLE OCCUPANY ROOMS AVAILABLE ONLY

(We Taking Registers Of Interest For Single Rooms)

Your Hotel – BELLS HOTEL AND COUNTRY CLUB Bells Hotel and Country Club makes up the largest leisure complex in the Forest of Dean. Bells Hotel is a place to relax and unwind, visit the local area or simply play golf. The Hotel has a traditional, historical feel that is coupled with modern facilities to ensure your stay will be as enjoyable as possible. The hotel is staffed 24 hrs a day, so be assured you will receive a warm and personal welcome when you need something. Each room includes a colour television, hairdryer, telephone and tea/coffee making facilities, and some a desk and Internet access for your convenience. There are 53 rooms available in total, including 3 suites and two rooms suitable for wheelchair users.

STEAMING AHEAD IN NORFOLK – ROUTE B (Including The Old Vicarage Gardens & Houghton Hall)

Monday 15th June to Friday 19th June 2020 (5 Days/4 Nights)

What’s Included

All coach travel

Four nights dinner, bed and breakfast

Daily excursions

All attraction entrance fees

Services of tour manager Tour Highlights

Visit and Entrance to Houghton Hall and Gardens

Entrance to The Old Vicarage Gardens

Visit to Sheringham

Steam Train Journey on Norfolk Railway

Visit and Entrance to Thursford Steam Museum

Visit to Peter Beale Roses

Price - £438.00 Per Person TWIN & DOUBLE OCCUPANY ROOMS AVAILABLE ONLY

(We Are Taking Registers Of Interest For Single Rooms)

Your Hotel – LINKS COUNTRY PARK HOTEL

In 35 acres of parkland near the North Norfolk coast, this traditional hotel is rich in original character and boasts its own 9-hole golf course, an indoor swimming pool and a sauna.

The hotel has a beautiful setting in lightly wooded coastal parkland, designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The superb relaxation and leisure facilities include a solarium, a gym and a tennis court, all available to guests free of charge.

Special care has been taken to furnish the hotel with a tasteful blend of antique and modern furniture. Each of the en-suite rooms has central heating, a TV, tea/coffee making facilities, and a telephone. The restaurant offers a range of imaginative dishes, many featuring fresh, seasonal local produce, including of course, Cromer crabs and lobsters.

WEEKEND ESCAPE

KILWORTH HOUSE THEATRE SPECIAL Staying At Holiday Inn, Wigston

Hotel Refurbished Completely During 2019.

LEICESTER – 3days/2nights

Saturday 15th August to Monday 17th August 2020

Price - £219.00 per person TWIN & DOUBLE ROOMS AVAILABLE ONLY (We Are Taking Registers Of Interest For Single Rooms)

2 Night’s accommodation in a Standard Room Meals on a half board basis (Breakfast & Dinner)

Coach travel and services of Magic Moments Tour Manager throughout Daily coach excursions including:

£40.00 Ticket Half A Sixpence at KIlworth House (Sunday Evening) Entrance to Barnsdale Gardens

SHOWTIME VARIETY BREAK

HALF PRICE HOUSE BAR 7pm till Midnight

MILL RYTHE HOLIDAY VILLAGE HAYLING ISLAND – 5days/4nights

Monday 12th October to Friday 16th October 2020

Price - £289.00 per person TWIN & DOUBLE ROOMS AVAILABLE ONLY (We Are Taking Registers Of Interest For Single Rooms)

4 Night’s accommodation in Ambassador Rooms Meals on a half board basis (Breakfast & Dinner),

Nightly Entertainment and Daily Activity Programme Coach travel and services of Magic Moments Tour Manager throughout

and 2 coach excursions (Full and final Itinerary to be confirmed)

TWO DATES AVAILABLE

Thursday 12th November to Saturday 14th November 2020 KNIGHTS HILL HOTEL, KINGS LYNN

And Wednesday 2nd December to Friday 4th December 2020

SEA MARGE HOTEL, CROMER

THURSFORD CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR NORFOLK - 3days/2nights

THE ULTIMATE CHRISTMAS MUSICAL EXPERIENCE

A three-hour fast moving celebration of the festive season featuring an eclectic fusion of seasonal favourites, famous chart-topping pop songs and of course

tradition carols.

Thursford is recognised as the largest show of its kind in the country, if not Europe. With a cast of 130 professional singers, dancers and musicians the

range of entertainment covered is huge.

There is everything from solo performances, to full four part choral numbers with amazing dancing and costumes. Thursford Museum transforms into a

Christmas Wonderland featuring old fashioned fairgrounds, Dickensian style stalls and traditional shops.

Price - £279.00 Per Person TWIN & DOUBLE ROOMS AVAILABLE - (For Double Occupancy Only)

(We Are Taking Registers Of Interest For Single Rooms)

Price Includes Two nights dinner, bed and English breakfast accommodation

(Great Position) Premium £45.00 Top Price Front Block Ticket to Thursford Christmas Show Coach travel and services of Magic Moments Tour Manager throughout

(Full and final Itinerary to be confirmed)

Terms & Conditions

All tour places will be reserved on a first come, first served basis. You will receive an acknowledgement of your booking either

by email or by post.

Passengers will be held entirely responsible for arriving at pick-up points and any departure points arranged on each trip in good time. Coaches will have limited time to wait for late-comers to ensure the smooth running of the tour. Any passenger who is unable to travel for any reason or who wishes to change their pick-up points should notify us prior to the

day of travel. This is to avoid any unnecessary delays at your specified pick-up point.

Magic Moments advises all passengers to arrive at pick-up points at least 5 minutes prior to outward pick up times.

Magic Moments will endeavour to ensure all pick-up and departure times published are as accurate as possible although

occasional variations may occur.

Magic Moments will not be held responsible for the late arrival or failure to arrive at destinations owing to traffic hold-ups,

adverse weather conditions, breakdowns or similar.

Magic Moments will not accept responsibility for changes to facilities at venues as these are beyond our control.

Magic Moments operates a Zero Tolerance Policy in regard of disruptive, abusive or violent behaviour to passengers,

representatives or drivers or for any other reason that would adversely affect the enjoyment or safety of other passengers.

Cancellations by Magic Moments

Magic Moments reserves the right to cancel any tour in the event of insufficient bookings. In the unlikely event of a cancellation

of a trip by Magic Moments a full refund will be paid, or you will be offered a transfer to another trip, if preferred.

Cancellations by the passenger

Magic Moments will not offer refunds for cancellations by the passenger unless:

Notification is given at least 7 days prior to the tour date and

Places can be re-sold

Please note that if a tour operates normally, any cancellation on the day will not be subject to any refund e.g. for poor weather

etc.

All tours are subject to the relevant terms and conditions of the coach company used and any ticket supplier utilised on the tour.

HOW TO BOOK YOUR MAGIC MOMENTS TOUR

Simply call us on 020 3258 3019 and we’ll take all your details over the telephone. We will then send you a confirmation invoice through the post.

We accept Credit/Debit card and Cheque payments.

MAGIC MOMENTS SHOWCOACHES and TOURS

35 Newbury Gardens, Stoneleigh, Epsom, Surrey KT19 0NS