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WELCOME TO BLAKES COACHES COACH HIRE & PRIVATE GROUP TRAVEL The Blakes Commitment Quality, reliability and value for money are the essential ingredients for any good excursion. And here at Blakes Coaches we are totally committed to providing a personal, friendly and professional service to ensure that your day out is one to remember for all the best reasons. Many thousands of customers have enjoyed a Blakes Coaches day excursion since our first one in early 2001 and many of those have made further bookings or recommended us to friends. Your comfort, safety and satisfaction are of great importance to us. We value your business and want you to travel with us on more than one occasion. We have enhanced our day excursion programme to bring you the best of our established venues, retained by popular demand, and a selection of new ideas if you are looking for something different. Our brochure has something for everyone. Our fleet of coaches are always well maintained, every vehicle is fitted with seat belts, and all have air- conditioning. We take great care in recruiting experienced drivers who take pride in their profession and who are committed to making your day out as special as you deserve. We hope you enjoy browsing through our brochure. If you ve travelled with us before, you will know that we pride ourselves on providing a personal service throughout your booking. If you are new to Blakes Coaches why not give us a try? You won t be disappointed. COACHES Reclining seats with extra leg room On-board toilet and washroom facilities available on all coaches Hot drinks facilities available on all coaches Double or triple braking systems Air-conditioning on all coaches Individual lighting controls Air suspension for a smooth ride TV, video, PA and music systems DRIVERS Throughout your excursion or holiday you will be looked after by one of our own professional, friendly, experienced (and sometimes witty!) coach drivers. They are selected for their knowledge, enthusiasm and most of all their customer care. The standards we set are far greater than most other operators and this is reflected in the glowing reports we have received from hundreds of satisfied customers year by year. We are very proud to have them act as ambassadors for our company and feel confident that they are among the best in the industry. We operate dozens of tours for private groups every year, ranging from day excursions to that special holiday you want to share with friends and family. If you are a party leader or group organiser, we have a wealth of experience in organising all aspects of group travel. We are happy to advise on venues, routes and places of interest, both within the UK and Europe, also ferry reservations, theatre tickets, hotel accommodation... the choice is yours! At Blakes Coaches, every job is important to us and you are guaranteed our full attention and understanding, no matter how big or how small the job... if our customers are happy, then we are! We can tailor make packages to suit your individual needs at a very competitive price. We would be pleased to come and pay your group a visit to discuss any details you may have for your proposed excursion or tour and offer valuable information and advice. You would likewise be very welcome to come and visit us and view our coaches at our head office. TRAVEL IN LUXURY Sit back in comfort on one of our luxury coaches, owned and maintained by us, and offering you the very highest level of quality coach travel. As standard all our coaches are fitted with 53 seats, (all reclining for extra leg room), air conditioning or climate control, toilet, hot drinks facility, refrigerator, video and audio system, double glazing, insulated windows and of course seat belts. All this is to ensure you have a comfortable journey. All our coaches conform to the very latest in safety standards are fitted with speed limiters and anti-lock braking to ensure that your safety comes first. 2 3

DAY EXCURSIONS DAY EXCURSIONS DEPARTURE CODE SENIOR CITIZEN ADULT CHILD MARCH THU 28 BATH FOR SHOPPING & SIGHTSEEING D 17.00 16.00 15.00 THU 28 BRISTOL FOR SHOPPING & SIGHTSEEING D 16.00 15.00 14.00 APRIL TUE 2 CAERHAYS CASTLE GARDENS, CORNWALL* D 29.00 28.00 27.00 WED 3 TREDEGAR HOUSE & GARDENS, SOUTH WALES (NAT TRUST)* C 29.00 28.00 27.00 WED 3 CARDIFF FOR SHOPPING & SIGHTSEEING C 20.00 19.00 18.00 SUN 14 RHS CARDIFF FLOWER SHOW* C 32.00 31.00 30.00 MON 22 SIDMOUTH & DONKEY SANCTUARY INC CREAM TEA* (EASTER MONDAY) E 21.00 20.00 19.00 SAT 27 THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF DISNEY ON ICE, CARDIFF* D 58.00 58.00 58.00 (early booking essential) SUN 28 MONKEY WORLD, DORSET* D 32.00 28.00 27.00 SUN 28 A DAY IN POOLE D 19.00 18.00 17.00 MON 29 ABERGAVENNY & THE ROYAL MINT EXPERIENCE, SOUTH WALES* C 31.00 30.00 29.00 MAY WED 1 PADSTOW FOR OBBY OSS DAY C 19.00 18.00 17.00 WED 1 ROYAL GARDENS AT HIGHGROVE TOUR (early booking essential)* C 50.00 50.00 50.00 SAT 4 TOBY BUCKLAND S GARDEN FESTIVAL, POWDERHAM CASTLE* D 23.00 22.00 21.00 SUN 5 BADMINTON HORSE TRIALS (FINAL DAY)* B 39.00 38.00 37.00 SAT 11 RHS MALVERN SPRING FESTIVAL, MALVERN* B 39.00 38.00 18.00 TUE 14 PADSTOW & BOSCASTLE D 19.00 18.00 17.00 WED 15 BRIDPORT FOR MARKET DAY & WEST BAY D 18.00 17.00 16.00 THU 23 STRICTLY COME DANCING THE PROFESSIONALS, PLYMOUTH* E 63.00 63.00 63.00 (early booking essential) THU 23 PLYMOUTH FOR SHOPPING & SIGHTSEEING E 18.00 17.00 16.00 MON 27 BUCKFAST ABBEY & DARTMOUTH (BANK HOLIDAY) D 19.00 18.00 17.00 MON 27 GLOUCESTER TALL SHIPS FESTIVAL (BANK HOLIDAY)* D 27.00 26.00 25.00 THU 30 HONITON FOR MARKET DAY & FORDE ABBEY AND GARDEN, CHARD* D 25.00 24.00 23.00 FRI 31 MARLBOROUGH & ROSE OF HUNGERFORD CANAL CRUISE* C 29.00 28.00 27.00 JUNE SAT 1 MATILDA THE MUSICAL, BRISTOL HIPPODROME* E 84.00 84.00 84.00 SAT 1 BRISTOL FOR SHOPPING & SIGHTSEEING E 18.00 17.00 16.00 TUE 4 ABBOTSBURY SWANNERY & SUB TROPICAL GARDENS, DORSET* C 34.00 33.00 30.00 FRI 7 ROYAL CORNWALL SHOW* PHONE 38.00 37.00 25.00 JUNE DEPARTURE CODE ADULT SENIOR CITIZEN CHILD SUN 9 A DAY IN PORT ISAAC D 19.00 18.00 17.00 THU 13 BBC GOOD FOOD SHOW AND/OR BBC GARDENER S WORLD LIVE, BIRMINGHAM NEC* B 40.00 39.00 38.00 SAT 15 LES MISERABLES (UK TOUR), PLYMOUTH* E 87.00 87.00 87.00 SAT 15 PLYMOUTH FOR SHOPPING & SIGHTSEEING E 18.00 17.00 16.00 SAT 15 ROYAL THREE COUNTIES SHOW, MALVERN* B 39.00 38.00 20.00 SUN 16 BISHOPS PALACE GARDEN FESTIVAL, WELLS* D 24.00 23.00 22.00 SUN 16 WELLS FOR SHOPPING & SIGHTSEEING D 16.00 15.00 14.00 TUE 18 MYSTERY DAY OUT FOR OUR CHOSEN CHARITIES D 17.00 17.00 17.00 WED 19 COMPTON ACRES GARDENS & POOLE* C 27.00 26.00 21.00 WED 19 A DAY IN POOLE C 19.00 18.00 17.00 THU 27 AGATHA CHRISTIE S GREENWAY VIA DARTMOUTH FERRY (NAT TRUST)* C 40.00 39.00 32.00 THU 27 A DAY IN DARTMOUTH C 19.00 18.00 17.00 SUN 30 SEVERN VALLEY RAILWAY 1940 S WEEKEND* A 49.00 48.00 47.00 JULY TUE 2 SALISBURY FOR MARKET DAY C 20.00 19.00 18.00 WED 3 POOLE & SWANAGE INC BOAT CRUISE & STEAM TRAIN* C 35.00 34.00 33.00 THU 4 RHS HAMPTON COURT FLOWER SHOW* A 54.00 53.00 52.00 TUE 9 LOOE & POLPERRO D 19.00 18.00 17.00 SAT 13 ROYAL NAVY INTERNATIONAL AIR DAY, RNAS YEOVILTON* C 40.00 40.00 20.00 SUN 14 PAIGNTON TO DARTMOUTH STEAM RAILWAY, RETURNING D 39.00 38.00 37.00 VIA RIVER CRUISE TO TOTNES* FRI 19 ST MICHAEL S MOUNT CASTLE & GARDEN (NAT TRUST) & MARAZION* B 30.00 29.00 28.00 SAT 20 CALENDAR GIRLS THE MUSICAL, BRISTOL HIPPODROME* E 68.00 68.00 68.00 SAT 20 BRISTOL FOR SHOPPING & SIGHTSEEING E 18.00 17.00 16.00 SAT 20 BRISTOL HARBOUR FESTIVAL E 18.00 17.00 16.00 TUE 23 HIGHCLERE CASTLE (HOME OF DOWNTON ABBEY), BERKSHIRE* C 38.00 37.00 34.00 WED 24 ROYAL WELSH SHOW, BUILTH WELLS* A 52.00 52.00 30.00 SUN 28 A DAY IN WEYMOUTH D 19.00 18.00 17.00 MON 29 DARTMOUTH & PADDLE STEAMER RIVER CRUISE* D 32.00 31.00 30.00 TUE 30 A DAY TRIP TO LUNDY ISLAND* PHONE 45.00 45.00 45.00 WED 31 LOST GARDENS OF HELIGAN & MEVAGISSEY* C 31.00 30.00 24.00 WED 31 MEVAGISSEY C 20.00 19.00 18.00 4 Please see pages 10 & 11 for further details of some excursions Please see pages 10 & 11 for further details of some excursions 5

DAY EXCURSIONS DAY EXCURSIONS AUGUST DEPARTURE CODE ADULT SENIOR CITIZEN CHILD FRI 2 TAUNTON FLOWER SHOW* E 28.00 27.00 26.00 FRI 2 TAUNTON FOR SHOPPING E 14.00 13.00 12.00 SAT 3 GLOUCESTERSHIRE VINTAGE & COUNTRY EXTRAVAGANZA* D 29.00 28.00 27.00 MON 5 SIDMOUTH FOLK FESTIVAL E 17.00 16.00 15.00 WED 14 PLYMOUTH FIREWORKS COMPETITION PHONE 18.00 17.00 16.00 SAT 17 MOTOWN THE MUSICAL, PLYMOUTH* E 71.00 71.00 71.00 SAT 17 PLYMOUTH FOR SHOPPING & SIGHTSEEING E 18.00 17.00 16.00 SUN 18 BUCKFAST ABBEY, SOUTH DEVON RAILWAY & TEIGNMOUTH* D 26.00 25.00 24.00 TUE 20 TEWKESBURY & SEVERN RIVER CRUISE & TRADITIONAL AFTERNOON TEA* C 36.00 35.00 34.00 WED 21 HEREFORD FOR MARKET DAY & HAY-ON-WYE C 20.00 19.00 18.00 THU 22 BUCKINGHAM PALACE STATE ROOMS & LONDON* A 48.00 45.00 36.00 THU 22 LONDON FOR SHOPPING & SIGHTSEEING A 25.00 24.00 23.00 SAT 24 GREAT DORSET STEAM FAIR* B 39.00 37.00 29.00 MON 26 WESTON-SUPER-MARE (BANK HOLIDAY) D 18.00 17.00 16.00 THU 29 DARTMOUTH ROYAL REGATTA E 19.00 18.00 17.00 SAT 31 THE BODYGUARD, PLYMOUTH* E 65.00 65.00 65.00 SAT 31 PLYMOUTH FOR SHOPPING & SIGHTSEEING E 18.00 17.00 16.00 SEPTEMBER SUN 1 BOURNEMOUTH AIR FESTIVAL B 19.00 18.00 17.00 MON 2 THE LIVING RAINFOREST, NR NEWBURY* C 27.00 26.00 23.00 TUE 3 SHEPTON MALLET GUIDED PRISON TOUR & WELLS* D 33.00 32.00 29.00 SAT 7 THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY (30TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR), PLYMOUTH* E 43.00 43.00 43.00 SAT 7 PLYMOUTH FOR SHOPPING & SIGHTSEEING E 18.00 17.00 16.00 SAT 7 DORSET COUNTY SHOW, DORCHESTER* C 30.00 29.00 16.00 SUN 8 SEATON TRAMWAY & LYME REGIS* E 23.00 22.00 19.00 TUE 10 WIDECOMBE FAIR D 17.00 16.00 15.00 THU 12 TEWKESBURY & GLOUCESTER & WARWICK STEAM RAILWAY* C 30.00 29.00 23.00 SAT 14 THE LION KING (UK TOUR), BRISTOL* (DATE TBC) E POA POA POA SAT 14 BRISTOL FOR SHOPPING & SIGHTSEEING (DATE TBC) E 18.00 17.00 16.00 SUN 15 LONGLEAT SKY SAFARI BALLOON FESTIVAL & D 45.00 41.00 37.00 SAFARI COACH DRIVE THROUGH* TUE 17 DEWSTOW GARDENS & HIDDEN GROTTOES, SOUTH WALES* C 26.00 25.00 23.00 WED 18 TRELISSICK HOUSE & GARDENS (NAT TRUST), NR TRURO* C 32.00 31.00 30.00 WED 18 TRURO FOR SHOPPING & SIGHTSEEING C 20.00 19.00 18.00 MON 23 EXETER CANAL CRUISE (EXMOUTH TO EXETER QUAY)* D 25.00 24.00 23.00 THU 26 BLACK COUNTRY LIVING MUSEUM, WEST MIDLANDS* B 35.00 33.00 27.00 SEPTEMBER THU 26 MERRY HILL SHOPPING CENTRE, WEST MIDLANDS B 21.00 20.00 19.00 SAT 28 MALVERN AUTUMN SHOW* B 37.00 36.00 18.00 SUN 29 ADAM HENSON S COTSWOLD FARM PARK* C 30.00 29.00 27.00 OCTOBER TUE 1 THAMES RIVER CRUISE & WINDSOR* B 37.00 36.00 35.00 TUE 1 WINDSOR FOR SHOPPING & SIGHTSEEING B 23.00 22.00 21.00 WED 2 CLARKS VILLAGE E 15.00 14.00 13.00 THU 3 WYE VALLEY & TINTERN ABBEY MILL INC GUIDED COACH TOUR C 34.00 33.00 32.00 & BUFFET LUNCH* WED 9 TAVISTOCK GOOSIE FAIR D 18.00 17.00 16.00 SUN 13 CHEDDAR & WELLS D 16.00 15.00 14.00 TUE 15 MORETON-IN-MARSH CHARTER MARKET & BOURTON ON THE WATER C 21.00 20.00 19.00 WED 23 AUTUMN COLOURS OF THE BRECON BEACONS INC STEAM TRAIN RIDE* C 33.00 32.00 31.00 THU 24 DEPARTURE CODE ADULT SENIOR CITIZEN CHILD ENDSLEIGH GARDEN CENTRE & AUTUMN COLOURS OF LUKESLAND GARDENS WITH AFTERNOON TEA* D 26.00 25.00 24.00 TUE 29 AUTUMN COLOURS OF WESTONBIRT ARBORETUM* D 26.00 25.00 24.00 NOVEMBER SAT 2 BRIDGWATER CARNIVAL PHONE 17.00 16.00 15.00 THU 7 LONDON THEATRE MATINEE, TINA TURNER* B 124.00 124.00 124.00 THU 7 LONDON THEATRE MATINEE, PHANTOM OF THE OPERA* B 73.00 73.00 73.00 THU 7 LONDON THEATRE MATINEE, MAMMA MIA* B 55.00 55.00 55.00 THU 7 LONDON THEATRE MATINEE, SCHOOL OF ROCK* B 73.00 73.00 73.00 THU 7 LONDON THEATRE MATINEE, AGATHA CHRISTIE S THE MOUSETRAP* B 58.00 58.00 58.00 THU 7 LONDON FOR SHOPPING & SIGHTSEEING B 25.00 24.00 23.00 THU 14 BLENHEIM PALACE LIVING CRAFTS FOR CHRISTMAS C 39.00 37.00 28.00 (INC PALACE, FAIR & GARDENS)* WED 20 LONDON THEATRE MATINEE, LES MISERABLES* B 73.00 73.00 73.00 WED 20 LONDON THEATRE MATINEE, MATILDA* B 65.00 65.00 65.00 WED 20 LONDON THEATRE MATINEE, ONLY FOOLS & HORSES* B 124.00 124.00 124.00 WED 20 LONDON THEATRE MATINEE, LION KING* B 60.00 60.00 60.00 WED 20 LONDON THEATRE MATINEE, EVERYBODY S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE* B 65.00 65.00 65.00 WED 20 LONDON FOR CHRISTMAS SHOPPING & SIGHTSEEING B 25.00 24.00 23.00 THU 21 CARDIFF CHRISTMAS MARKET C 20.00 19.00 18.00 SAT 23 GLOUCESTER QUAYS VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS FAYRE D 20.00 19.00 18.00 WED 27 CHELTENHAM CHRISTMAS MARKET C 20.00 19.00 18.00 SAT 30 GLASTONBURY FROST FAYRE D 15.00 14.00 13.00 SAT 30 CLARKS VILLAGE D 15.00 14.00 13.00 SAT 30 BATH CHRISTMAS MARKET C 20.00 19.00 18.00 6 Please see pages 10 & 11 for further details of some excursions Please see pages 10 & 11 for further details of some excursions 7

DAY EXCURIONS & THEATRE & SHOW TRIPS CHARITY NEWS DEPARTURE CODE ADULT SENIOR CITIZEN DECEMBER WED 4 BATH CHRISTMAS MARKET C 20.00 19.00 18.00 SAT 7 WE WILL ROCK YOU, PLYMOUTH* E 61.00 61.00 61.00 SAT 7 PLYMOUTH FOR CHRISTMAS SHOPPING E 18.00 17.00 16.00 SAT 7 PADSTOW CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL D 19.00 18.00 17.00 TUE 10 SALISBURY CHRISTMAS MARKET C 20.00 19.00 18.00 THU 12 ANNUAL FUND RAISING CHRISTMAS LUNCH WITH AFTERNOON E 33.00 33.00 33.00 ENTERTAINMENT & DANCING, DAWLISH WARREN* (PLEASE SEE PAGE 9 FOR FURTHER DETAILS) SAT 14 LONGLEAT FESTIVAL OF LIGHT & SAFARI PARK* C 45.00 42.00 37.00 FEBRUARY 2020 WED 5 MYSTERY WINTER WARMER INC HOT CARVERY LUNCH* F 33.00 33.00 33.00 MARCH 2020 SAT 28 THE KING & I, BRISTOL HIPPODROME* E 66.00 66.00 66.00 SAT 28 BRISTOL FOR SHOPPING & SIGHTSEEING E 18.00 17.00 16.00 CHILD Charity Day Out in our 16th year of fundraising Join us at our annual Charity Lunch with Afternoon Entertainment and Dancing on Thursday 12th December For a great day out, and all for very worthwhile causes, please phone to book and avoid disappointment. Nothing to pay until October. This year s chosen Charities are Age Concern, Exmouth and North Dartmoor Search & Rescue Team 6,400 Raised for the Devon Freewheelers & Tiverton Salvation Army in 2018 33.00 * PRICE INCLUDES ADMISSION, BOAT, TICKET OR MEAL AS APPROPRIATE THEATRES, SHOWS & CONCERTS...see pages 4 8 for details SATURDAY 27 APRIL THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF DISNEY ON ICE, CARDIFF ARENA (early booking essential) THURSDAY 23 MAY STRICTLY COME DANCING THE PROFESSIONALS, PLYMOUTH (early booking essential) SATURDAY 1 JUNE MATILDA THE MUSICAL, BRISTOL HIPPODROME SATURDAY 15 JUNE LES MISERABLES, THEATRE ROYAL, PLYMOUTH SATURDAY 20 JULY CALENDAR GIRLS THE MUSICAL, BRISTOL HIPPODROME SATURDAY 17 AUGUST MOTOWN THE MUSICAL, THEATRE ROYAL, PLYMOUTH SATURDAY 31 AUGUST THE BODYGUARD, THEATRE ROYAL, PLYMOUTH SATURDAY 7 SEPTEMBER THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY (30TH ANNIVERSARY), THEATRE ROYAL, PLYMOUTH SATURDAY 14 SEPTEMBER THE LION KING, BRISTOL HIPPODROME (DATE TBC) THURSDAY 7 NOVEMBER LONDON THEATRE MATINEE, TINA TURNER THURSDAY 7 NOVEMBER LONDON THEATRE MATINEE, PHANTOM OF THE OPERA THURSDAY 7 NOVEMBER LONDON THEATRE MATINEE, MAMMA MIA THURSDAY 7 NOVEMBER LONDON THEATRE MATINEE, SCHOOL OF ROCK THURSDAY 7 NOVEMBER LONDON THEATRE MATINEE, AGATHA CHRISTIE S THE MOUSETRAP WEDNESDAY 20 NOVEMBER LONDON THEATRE MATINEE, LES MISERABLES WEDNESDAY 20 NOVEMBER LONDON THEATRE MATINEE, MATILDA WEDNESDAY 20 NOVEMBER LONDON THEATRE MATINEE, ONLY FOOLS & HORSES WEDNESDAY 20 NOVEMBER LONDON THEATRE MATINEE, LION KING WEDNESDAY 20 NOVEMBER LONDON THEATRE MATINEE, EVERYBODY S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE SATURDAY 7 DECEMBER WE WILL ROCK YOU, THEATRE ROYAL, PLYMOUTH SATURDAY 28 MARCH 2020 THE KING & I, BRISTOL HIPPODROME OVER 78,000 Raised to date for our local charities 8 9

FURTHER INFORMATION FURTHER INFORMATION CAERHAYES CASTLE GARDENS, CORNWALL Caerhayes Castle Gardens have an international reputation for its collection of camellias and rhododendrons and is home to one of Britain s four National Magnolia Collections, together with almost 600 other varieties of plants, trees & shrubs. Follow the many trails through the 120 acres gardens and down to the stunning Cornish beach, before enjoying a relaxing lunch or afternoon tea in the delightful tea rooms. ROYAL GARDENS TOUR AT HIGHGROVE Early booking essential (Photographic ID must be taken on the day) HRH The Prince of Wales is proud to open his estate to the public for guided tours of the Royal Gardens for a limited time each year. The gardens have been designed and managed to the organic and sustainable principles so close to his Royal Highness heart. The gardens include wild flower meadows, vegetable gardens and rare apple trees, amongst colourful herbaceous borders. Wildlife is actively encouraged and thrives in a beautifully maintained environment. The 2-hour tour, led by one of Highgrove s experts, highlights the Prince s own horticultural ideas and his displays his creativity & imagination. The gift shop offers a wide range of beautiful hand crafted and organic gifts. BADMINTON HORSE TRIALS (FINAL DAY), GLOUCESTERSHIRE One of the UK s top sporting events join us for a great day out in the historic parkland of the Badminton Estate for the worldfamous equestrian event. On the final day you will experience the world-class jumping tests, parade of the Duke of Beaufort s Hounds and parade of competitors. There is also a shopping village and food & drink marquees. PADSTOW OBBY OSS DAY Padstow has celebrated this May Day festivity for centuries where a Hobby Horse is lead through the streets dancing and singing as the parade follows behind with locals dressed in white costumes decorated with ribbons. STRICTLY COME DANCING THE PROFESSIONALS, PLYMOUTH PAVILIONS BBC 1 s award winning show brings you a glamorous production with a whole host of your favourite Strictly Professional dancers, taking to the stage to dazzle you with stunning choreography, exquisitely performed Ballroom & Latin routines with all the sequins, sparkle and world-class talent that Strictly Professionals always deliver! BBC GOOD FOOD SHOW & BBC GARDENERS WORLD LIVE, BIRMINGHAM NEC The ultimate day out for all food lovers & keen gardeners! A joint ticket provides access to both these popular BBC show events at the NEC. With live entertainment, cooking inspiration, celebrity chef demonstrations, latest trends and culinary products there is so much to explore at the BBC Good Food Show. BBC Gardeners World Live includes talks by experts including Alan Titchmarsh & Monty Don together with hundreds of plant stalls etc. COMPTON ACRES GARDENS, NR POOLE Recognised as one of England s most important ornamental gardens, Compton Acres is set within 10 acres with a variety of different themed gardens all connected by easy access circular pathways. From the breathtaking rock and water garden, the tranquil wooded valley and beautiful Japanese and Italian gardens you will see over 3000 species of plants, trees and shrubs. The tea rooms offer a delicious lunch menu and there is a well-stocked plant centre. SEVERN VALLEY RAILWAY 1940 S WEEKEND The Severn Valley Railway is a full-size standard gauge railway line running steam-hauled passenger trains between Kidderminster in Worcestershire and Bridgnorth in Shropshire, a distance of 16 miles. Step back in time for a 1940 s nostalgic day out with the freedom to travel along the whole length of the line at your leisure. As well as train journeys there will be much to see including music, war time memorabilia, costumed re-enactments and vintage vehicles plus many other activities at each station. ST MICHAEL S MOUNT, MARAZION (NAT TRUST) Stroll from the mainland across the causeway to this iconic rocky island still home to the St Aubyn family as well as a small community, crowned by a medieval church and castle the oldest buildings dating from 12th century. Immerse yourself in history, admire the architecture and discover the legend of Jack the Giant Killer. You can also explore the subtropical terraced garden and enjoy breath-taking views across the spectacular Mount s Bay! Sensible footwear is advisable for this day out. GLOUCESTERSHIRE VINTAGE & COUNTRY EXTRAVAGANZA Located near Cirencester this annual vintage celebration brings together 1000 classic cars, motorbikes, steam engines, and vintage tractors, buses and military vehicles with live arena shows, a vintage fun fair, countryside animal displays including ferret racing & bird of prey shows plus all the usual trade, craft and food & drink stalls. TEWKESBURY & SEVERN RIVER CRUISE INCLUDING TRADITIONAL AFTERNOON TEA Following a morning in the quaint riverside town of Tewkesbury (we suggest you only have a very light lunch!) we travel to Upton-Upon-Severn to board the MV Conway Castle for a leisurely 2 hour cruise on the River Severn with musical entertainment. During the cruise a full afternoon tea will be served with an assortment of sandwiches, homemade scones with strawberry preserve and clotted cream, lemon drizzle cake with tea or coffee. BUCKINGHAM PALACE STATE ROOMS - 2019 EXHIBITION 200th ANNIVERSARY QUEEN VICTORIA S BIRTH This year s special exhibition at Buckingham Palace celebrates 200 years since the birth of Queen Victoria. Explore 19 magnificent State Rooms still used today to receive and entertain Royal guests on State, Ceremonial & Official occasions. Glittering chandeliers, beautiful pieces of furniture, art work by world masters and exquisite porcelain are all on display and can be viewed in rooms such as the Throne Room, Music Room & White Drawing Room perhaps the grandest of all the state rooms. THE LIVING RAINFOREST, NEAR NEWBURY Discover the wonders of the rainforest with 650 species of amazing plants and animals, where you can watch birds, butterflies, lizards and friendly monkeys roaming free in the tropical glasshouses. Learn about some of the world s most endangered rainforest species and the conservation work being done to preserve their demise. There is also a gift shop and restaurant on site. HMP SHEPTON MALLETT GUIDED PRISON TOUR, SHEPTON MALLET A new attraction recently opened to the public, join us for a fascinating 2 hour guided tour of the decommissioned HMP Shepton Mallet prison, one of the oldest in Britain. The informative tour is lead by an ex-prison officer who managed these very wings! Discover over 400 years of vivid history of Shepton Mallet prison which dates from 1610, how the prison operated, stories of past inmates and the hidden grisly world of capital punishment. Sensible footwear is strongly advisable, and there will be some stairs to climb during the tour. LONGLEAT SKY SAFARI BALLOON FESTIVAL & SAFARI COACH TOUR, WILTSHIRE After enjoying a coach tour of Longleat s Safari Park, complete with tigers, lions, elephants, giraffes & rhinos amongst many more, enjoy the rest of your day wandering around Europe s largest hot air balloon festival in the grounds of the house. Dozens of hot air balloons of all shapes, sizes & colours can be experienced up close with a tethered launch, followed by a mass launch early evening and an illuminated night glow. During the day you will also have time to enjoy the small animal enclosures & the elegant mansion. Cafes and food outlets offer food all day. DEWSTOW HIDDEN GARDENS & GROTTOES, SOUTH WALES Discover over 7 acres of lost gardens with lit tunnels and underground grottoes buried under thousands of tons of soil for over 50 years. That s exactly what happened at Dewstow. Built in 1895, the gardens were buried just after WWII and only rediscovered in 2000. After excavation, although some areas were in poor condition, other parts remained as good as the day they were created. Repairs have now been completed through a restoration project. BLACK COUNTRY LIVING MUSEUM, WEST MIDLANDS An award-winning open-air museum which tells the story of the world s first industrial landscape over 26 acres and 300 years of history complete with period buildings & shops, vehicles, an underground coal mine and costumed characters. Try the famous traditionally cooked 1930s fish & chips and reminisce life of a bygone era! WYE VALLEY & TINTERN ABBEY MILL INCLUDING GUIDED COACH TOUR & BUFFET LUNCH Following a warm welcome of tea & coffee at Tintern Abbey Mill, we are joined by an experienced guide for a 2 hour coach tour of the beautiful Wye Valley, following the path of the River Wye carving out the landscape in limestone gorges, with informative commentary on the local area and surrounding beauty. We return to the Mill for a buffet lunch and time to browse the craft shops and the working water wheel. LUKESLAND AUTUMN GARDENS TOUR, IVYBRIDGE We will be given a warm greeting at Lukesland Gardens and taken on an informative tour of the gardens, set in a beautiful valley location, with a small brook cascading from a Dartmoor water source, through ponds and over waterfalls. The 24 acre site is a mix of woodland gardens and formal gardens which are just stunning at this time of year. Victorian beech trees glimmer gold, above glorious acers of fiery red, orange and yellow. Afternoon tea and cake will follow the tour. PADSTOW CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL A real festive treat awaits at Padstow s 11th Christmas Festival. The quaint harbor, festooned with magical fairy lights, comes alive with Christmas market marquee, food & drink demonstrations, local art & craft producers and many cafes and restaurants offering delicious festive foodie treats for all ages! 10 11

2019 HOLIDAYS 2019 HOLIDAYS MAR 01 4 DAYS SIDMOUTH 249.00 MAR 02 2 DAYS COLOURFUL CAMELLIAS & TROPICAL ORCHIDS 149.00 MAR 04 8 DAYS ON TOP OF THE WORLD IN THE ITALIAN DOLOMITES 495.00 MAR 04 5 DAYS ENTERTAINMENT BREAK IN THE LAKE DISTRICT & YORKSHIRE DALES 199.00 MAR 04 5 DAYS ISLE OF WIGHT 245.00 MAR 04 5 DAYS SINAH WARREN, HAYLING ISLAND WARNER BREAK 299.00 MAR 08 4 DAYS DELIGHTFUL DORSET & THE NEW FOREST 139.00 MAR 09 2 DAYS A WEEKEND IN HEREFORD & WORCESTER 89.00 MAR 11 5 DAYS SHOWTIME IN NORTH WALES 275.00 MAR 11 5 DAYS NORFOLK & THE BROADS 215.00 MAR 11 5 DAYS BRIGHTON UP YOUR WEEK! 225.00 MAR 11 5 DAYS FIVE DAY BRITISH MYSTERY 245.00 MAR 15 4 DAYS DISCOVERING NORMANDY 199.00 MAR 15 5 DAYS KENT COAST & BRUGES 189.00 MAR 16 2 DAYS A WEEKEND IN SOUTH WALES 79.00 MAR 17 6 DAYS SPRINGTIME IN SCENIC SCOTLAND & ROYAL DEESIDE 325.00 MAR 18 5 DAYS A TASTE OF THREE COUNTIES 225.00 MAR 18 5 DAYS YORKSHIRE WINTER WARMER 255.00 MAR 18 5 DAYS A WINTER WARMER IN THE HEART OF ENGLAND 255.00 MAR 21 5 DAYS JERSEY BY AIR From 399.00 MAR 22 4 DAYS A WEEKEND IN NORTH CORNWALL 145.00 MAR 24 5 DAYS A WINTER WARMER IN VALKENBURG 329.00 MAR 25 5 DAYS SPRINGTIME IN TENBY 255.00 MAR 25 5 DAYS LAKE DISTRICT ALL INCLUSIVE 275.00 MAR 25 5 DAYS YORK, WHITBY & SCARBOROUGH 215.00 MAR 29 4 DAYS FOUR DAY BRITISH MYSTERY 199.00 MAR 30 2 DAYS FLORIMANIA AT HAMPTON COURT PALACE & ROYAL WINDSOR 139.00 APR 01 5 DAYS NORFOLK & THE BROADS 235.00 APR 01 5 DAYS ENTERTAINMENT BREAK IN THE LAKE DISTRICT & YORKSHIRE DALES 225.00 APR 01 5 DAYS SINGLES GALORE IN THE GARDEN OF ENGLAND 335.00 APR 08 5 DAYS A TASTE OF FOUR COUNTIES 199.00 APR 08 5 DAYS SPRINGTIME ON THE ISLE OF WIGHT 289.00 APR 12 4 DAYS CITY BREAK CHESTER & LIVERPOOL 199.00 APR 12 4 DAYS SPRINGTIME IN DORSET & THE NEW FOREST 239.00 APR 15 5 DAYS THE DUTCH BULBFIELDS & THE BEST OF HOLLAND 465.00 APR 15 5 DAYS WEYMOUTH MOCK CRUISE (NO SAILING!) 295.00 APR 19 4 DAYS EASTER IN SHROPSHIRE 215.00 APR 21 8 DAYS SPRINGTIME IN THE AUSTRIAN LAKE DISTRICT 525.00 APR 22 3 DAYS ANTIQUES FAIR ARDINGLY, WEST SUSSEX 199.00 APR 22 5 DAYS SPRINGTIME IN CORNWALL 299.00 APR 22 5 DAYS ENTERTAINMENT BREAK IN SOUTH WALES 249.00 APR 25 5 DAYS NORMANDY BATTLES, BULBS & BEACHES (75TH ANNIVERSARY D-DAY LANDINGS) 445.00 APR 29 5 DAYS LITTLECOTE HOUSE, BERKSHIRE WARNER BREAK 365.00 APR 29 5 DAYS A CUMBRIAN JOURNEY & CARLISLE TO SETTLE RAILWAY 325.00 APR 29 5 DAYS KENT GARDEN OF ENGLAND TULIPS GALORE! 325.00 MAY 03 2 DAYS DANIEL O DONNELL IN CONCERT, BOURNEMOUTH 169.00 MAY 03 4 DAYS LLANDUDNO VICTORIAN EXTRAVAGANZA & TRANSPORT FESTIVAL 245.00 MAY 03 4 DAYS HISTORIC HOUSES & GARDENS OF HERTFORDSHIRE 245.00 MAY 05 8 DAYS GREAT HIGHLAND RAILWAYS OF SCOTLAND 625.00 MAY 06 5 DAYS HOLME LACY, HEREFORDSHIRE...WARNER BREAK 375.00 MAY 06 5 DAYS LLANDUDNO & THE WELSH HIGHLAND RAILWAY 385.00 MAY 08 5 DAYS STEAMING THROUGH YORKSHIRE 325.00 MAY 10 4 DAYS A WEEKEND IN CORNWALL 245.00 MAY 12 9 DAYS SPAIN THE COSTA BRAVA 525.00 MAY 13 5 DAYS GUERNSEY 425.00 MAY 13 5 DAYS JERSEY 345.00 MAY 13 5 DAYS ROBIN HOOD COUNTRY NOTTINGHAMSHIRE 325.00 MAY 15 10 DAYS RHINE & SWISS DELIGHTS RIVER CRUISE 1295.00 MAY 17 4 DAYS CITY BREAK YORK 249.00 MAY 18 2 DAYS BEAULIEU SPRING AUTOJUMBLE, LAND ROVER RUMMAGE (& Exbury Gardens) 109.00 MAY 18 2 DAYS CHOCOLATE SAFARI 109.00 MAY 20 5 DAYS NORFOLK STEAM TRAINS & THE BROADS 349.00 MAY 23 2 DAYS RHS CHELSEA FLOWER & ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS OF KEW 189.00 MAY 24 7 DAYS RAIL, SAIL & PIGTAIL IN THE HEART OF THE BLACK FOREST 585.00 MAY 26 6 DAYS HIGHLIGHTS OF THE SCOTTISH BORDERS 395.00 MAY 27 5 DAYS GUNTON HALL COASTAL RESORT, SUFFOLK WARNER BREAK 325.00 MAY 29 2 DAYS ABBA PHONIC AT THE ROYAL ALBERT HALL 175.00 MAY 29 5 DAYS THE GLORIOUS SOUTH COAST 335.00 MAY 31 4 DAYS TORBAY AIRSHOW ENTERTAINMENT ON THE ENGLISH RIVIERA 225.00 JUNE 01 2 DAYS LONDON THEATRE WEEKEND 199.00 JUNE 02 5 DAYS TENBY & PEMBROKESHIRE 325.00 JUNE 03 5 DAYS HIGHLIGHTS OF YORKSHIRE 345.00 JUNE 03 5 DAYS LYTHAM ST ANNES, BLACKPOOL & THE LAKE DISTRICT 315.00 JUNE 06 9 DAYS THE PYRENEES, PILGRIMAGE & THE PROVINCE OF THE PERIGORD 775.00 JUNE 08 8 DAYS FAIRYTALE CASTLES OF THE AUSTRIAN & BAVARIAN ALPS 625.00 JUNE 09 4 DAYS BATTLE FOR BRITAIN 235.00 JUNE 09 7 DAYS SOUTHERN IRELAND ENCHANTING COUNTY CORK 495.00 JUNE 10 5 DAYS THE PEAK DISTRICT & DERBYSHIRE DALES 365.00 JUNE 14 4 DAYS CITY BREAK DURHAM 275.00 JUNE 16 5 DAYS GARDENS & TRAINS OF SOUTH WALES 365.00 JUNE 16 6 DAYS SCOTTISH LOCHS & MAGICAL WATERWAYS 425.00 JUNE 17 5 DAYS LLANDUDNO & THE LITTLE TRAINS OF WALES 395.00 JUNE 21 3 DAYS WOBURN ABBEY GARDEN SHOW 189.00 JUNE 22 2 DAYS BLENHEIM PALACE FLOWER SHOW & ABBEY HOUSE GARDENS 109.00 JUNE 22 6 DAYS TREASURES OF THE GERMAN RHINE VALLEY 395.00 JUNE 23 6 DAYS NORTHUMBRIA & HOLY ISLAND 445.00 JUNE 24 5 DAYS HIGHLIGHTS OF THE HOME COUNTIES 325.00 JUNE 24 5 DAYS NORTON GRANGE COASTAL VILLAGE, ISLE OF WIGHT WARNER BREAK 319.00 JUNE 29 7 DAYS IRELAND S BEAUTIFUL NORTHERN COAST 545.00 JUNE 29 8 DAYS SCOTLAND THE HIGHLANDS & MALLAIG STEAM TRAIN 569.00 JUNE 30 7 DAYS CITY BREAK...BERLIN & POTSDAM (30 YEARS AFTER THE FALL OF THE BERLIN WALL) 635.00 JULY 01 5 DAYS THE LOVELY LAKE DISTRICT BOATS, TRAINS & CASTLES 375.00 JULY 05 2 DAYS RHS HAMPTON COURT PALACE FLOWER SHOW 155.00 JULY 06 2 DAYS GOODWOOD FESTIVAL OF SPEED 235.00 JULY 06 5 DAYS CHATEAUX OF THE LOIRE VALLEY 549.00 JULY 08 5 DAYS THE VERY BEST OF YORKSHIRE & THE GREAT YORKSHIRE SHOW 365.00 JULY 08 5 DAYS NATIONAL TRUST TREASURE NORFOLK From 325.00 JULY 12 3 DAYS BRITISH GRAND PRIX WEEKEND (DATE TBC) 355.00 JULY 15 5 DAYS RHS TATTON PARK FLOWER SHOW 369.00 JULY 14 8 DAYS SUMMER IN THE SWISS ALPS 695.00 JULY 15 5 DAYS THE RIBBLE VALLEY & LANCASHIRE 325.00 JULY 22 5 DAYS BODELWYDDAN CASTLE, NORTH WALES WARNER BREAK 385.00 12 For tours in red, please see our 2019 Additions Brochure For tours in red, please see our 2019 Additions Brochure 13

2019 HOLIDAYS 2019 HOLIDAYS JULY 22 5 DAYS THE FOREST OF DEAN & THE WYE VALLEY BY COACH, BOAT & TRAIN 335.00 JULY 23 10 DAYS CRUISING THE DANUBE 1175.00 JULY 24 3 DAYS ROYAL WELSH SHOW 215.00 JULY 26 10 DAYS ITALY S TUSCAN COAST & THE COLOURFUL CINQUE TERRE 725.00 JULY 28 2 DAYS SUDELEY CASTLE & AVON GORGE 125.00 JULY 29 5 DAYS TREASURES OF ENGLAND S RURAL COUNTIES 285.00 JULY 29 5 DAYS SCENIC SHROPSHIRE CANAL BOATS & STEAM TRAINS 335.00 JULY 29 5 DAYS VINTAGE CHARMS OF DERBYSHIRE 385.00 AUG 02 4 DAYS JUST LONDON 275.00 AUG 02 8 DAYS SCOTLAND ORKNEY & SHETLAND MINI-CRUISE 869.00 AUG 03 2 DAYS BBC COUNTRYFILE LIVE 115.00 AUG 03 8 DAYS CRUISING THE ROMANTIC RHINE AND MAJESTIC MOSELLE 935.00 AUG 05 5 DAYS MID WALES & THE ELAN VALLEY 355.00 AUG 05 5 DAYS A CUMBRIAN JOURNEY & CARLISLE TO SETTLE RAILWAY 325.00 AUG 07 5 DAYS ISLE OF WIGHT 365.00 AUG 06 6 DAYS JERSEY INCLUDING THE BATTLE OF FLOWERS SPECTACULAR 470.00 AUG 08 11 DAYS NORWAY S SPECTACULAR FJORDLANDS & BERGEN 1165.00 AUG 09 4 DAYS SHREWSBURY FLOWER FESTIVAL 239.00 AUG 10 2 DAYS LEGOLAND & CHESSINGTON WORLD OF ADVENTURES 185.00 AUG 11 5 DAYS SCOTLAND EDINBURGH TATTOO & THE TROSSACHS 375.00 AUG 12 5 DAYS KENT THE GARDEN OF ENGLAND & BEAUTIFUL BRUGES 245.00 AUG 12 5 DAYS SOUTHPORT FLOWER SHOW - 90TH ANNIVERSARY 335.00 AUG 16 4 DAYS A WEEKEND IN PEMBROKESHIRE 239.00 AUG 16 4 DAYS LIVERPOOL 199.00 AUG 17 12 DAYS EASTERN DELIGHT PRAGUE & POLAND 1125.00 AUG 18 7 DAYS IRELAND KILLARNEY & THE RING OF KERRY 545.00 AUG 19 6 DAYS THE ISLES OF SCILLY 745.00 AUG 19 5 DAYS HISTORIC HOUSES & GARDENS OF HAMPSHIRE 375.00 AUG 24 8 DAYS AUSTRIA & BAVARIA INCLUDING HITLER S EAGLES NEST 649.00 AUG 24 2 DAYS GREAT DORSET STEAM FAIR WEEKEND 139.00 AUG 25 5 DAYS VALKENBURG RAIL & SAIL 345.00 AUG 25 4 DAYS DISNEYLAND PARIS From 239.00 AUG 29 5 DAYS SURREY S BEST KEPT SECRETS 375.00 AUG 30 4 DAYS KYNREN AN EPIC TALE OF ENGLAND, WITH SPECTULAR OPEN AIR-AIR SHOW 235.00 SEPT 01 8 DAYS SWITZERLAND THE GLACIER EXPRESS 825.00 SEPT 02 5 DAYS CHESHIRE STEAM TRAINS, CANALS & BOATS 335.00 SEPT 02 5 DAYS NORFOLK THE BROADS & SANDRINGHAM 349.00 SEPT 02 5 DAYS POTTERS 5* LEISURE RESORT NORFOLK BIG BANK ENTERTAINMENT BREAK 399.00 SEPT 05 6 DAYS SCOTLAND AND THE BRAEMAR HIGHLAND GAMES 465.00 SEPT 05 6 DAYS THE ISLE OF MAN 525.00 SEPT 08 5 DAYS THE DELIGHTFUL YORKSHIRE DALES 365.00 SEPT 08 13 DAYS OUR GRAND TOUR OF 2019 TIMELESS TREASURES OF TRANSYLVANIA 1325.00 SEPT 09 5 DAYS GUERNSEY 449.00 SEPT 09 5 DAYS JERSEY 375.00 SEPT 09 5 DAYS WEST WALES GARDIGAN BAY 325.00 SEPT 12 5 DAYS WINDSOR & CHELSEA PENSIONERS 349.00 SEPT 13 4 DAYS TALES OF THE RIVERBANK 259.00 SEPT 14 2 DAYS LONGLEAT SKY SAFARI HOT AIR BALLOON FESTIVAL 99.00 SEPT 16 5 DAYS HIGHLIGHTS OF CAMBRIDGESHIRE & BEYOND 345.00 SEPT 16 5 DAYS THE BEST OF SUFFOLK 335.00 SEPT 21 2 DAYS LONDON THEATRE WEEKEND CHOICE OF SHOWS 199.00 SEPT 21 9 DAYS THE BEST OF SCOTLAND THE SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS & CAIRNGORMS 635.00 SEPT 22 5 DAYS LLANDUDNO & THE WELSH HIGHLAND RAILWAY 389.00 SEPT 22 10 DAYS GALICIA NORTHERN SPAIN S BEST KEPT SECRET 895.00 SEPT 22 5 DAYS CLASSIC COTSWOLDS & BEYOND 385.00 SEPT 23 5 DAYS TENBY & PEMBROKESHIRE 325.00 SEPT 25 5 DAYS EASTBOURNE & THE SUSSEX DOWNS 315.00 SEPT 27 4 DAYS BLACKPOOL ILLUMINATIONS 199.00 SEPT 27 4 DAYS A WEEKEND IN PARIS (WITH OPTIONAL PALACE OF VERSAILLES) 299.00 SEPT 30 5 DAYS A CUMBRIAN JOURNEY & CARLISLE TO SETTLE RAILWAY 325.00 SEPT 30 5 DAYS HIGHLIGHTS OF NORTHUMBERLAND 349.00 OCT 03 5 DAYS EMMERDALE TOUR 345.00 OCT 04 4 DAYS ENTERTAINMENT BREAK ON THE ENGLISH RIVIERA 199.00 OCT 05 2 DAYS CHOCOLATE SAFARI 109.00 OCT 05 8 DAYS SOUTHERN ISLAND THE WEST COAST & WILD ATLANTIC WAY 535.00 OCT 05 12 DAYS PEARLS OF THE ADRIATIC CROATIA & ITALY 869.00 OCT 07 5 DAYS KENT S GLORIOUS GARDENS & MIGHTY CASTLES 345.00 OCT 07 5 DAYS DISCOVERING THE DELIGHTS OF DORSET 325.00 OCT 13 5 DAYS THE VERY BEST OF CORNWALL 299.00 OCT 13 10 DAYS NORTHERN SPAIN THE CANTABRIAN COAST 665.00 OCT 14 5 DAYS ISLE OF WIGHT 295.00 OCT 14 5 DAYS ALVASTON HALL, CHESHIRE WARNER BREAK 329.00 OCT 15 8 DAYS AUTUMN COLOURS OF AUSTRIA 535.00 OCT 18 4 DAYS A WEEKEND IN CORNWALL 215.00 OCT 18 3 DAYS ALL THINGS APPLE! CELEBRATING HEREFORD S CIDER 169.00 OCT 20 4 DAYS DISNEYLAND PARIS From 239.00 OCT 20 6 DAYS AUTUMN COLOURS OF SCOTLAND WITH A TOUCH OF LUXURY 435.00 OCT 21 5 DAYS AUTUMN COLOURS OF THE LAKE DISTRICT 299.00 OCT 21 5 DAYS YORKSHIRE S AUTUMN GLORY 335.00 OCT 21 5 DAYS BLACKPOOL ILLUMINATIONS & THE LAKE DISTRICT 199.00 OCT 25 4 DAYS MYSTERY WEEKEND 199.00 OCT 25 4 DAYS BLACKPOOL ILLUMINATIONS 199.00 OCT 26 3 DAYS CORONATION STREET THE TOUR 185.00 OCT 27 2 DAYS MURDER AT THE MANOR (MURDER MYSTERY BREAK) 145.00 OCT 28 5 DAYS YORK, WHITBY & SCARBOROUGH 199.00 OCT 28 5 DAYS BLACKPOOL ILLUMINATIONS & THE LAKE DISTRICT 229.00 OCT 28 5 DAYS AUTUMN COLOURS OF NORTH WALES & SNOWDONIA 295.00 NOV 02 2 DAYS LONDON THEATRE WEEKEND 199.00 NOV 02 2 DAYS WEEKEND IN LONDON 109.00 NOV 02 2 DAYS HARRY POTTER STUDIO TOUR 149.00 NOV 03 2 DAYS LUXURY IN LONDON CHOICE OF SHOWS 109.00 NOV 03 2 DAYS BEAUTIFUL BATH WITH AFTERNOON TEA IN THE PUMP ROOM 139.00 NOV 04 5 DAYS ISLE OF WIGHT TURKEY & TINSEL...WARNER BREAK 325.00 NOV 04 5 DAYS KENT COAST & BRUGES 179.00 NOV 05 5 DAYS HOLLY & MISTLETOE NORTH WALES 325.00 NOV 05 2 DAYS ICONIC BRITISH MOTORS JAGUAR & MORGAN MOTOR FACTORY TOURS 159.00 NOV 08 4 DAYS FALMOUTH TURKEY & TINSEL 195.00 NOV 08 4 DAYS TURKEY & TINSEL ENTERTAINMENT BREAK ON THE ENGLISH RIVIERA 199.00 NOV 08 4 DAYS IRISH COUNTRY MUSIC WEEKEND 275.00 NOV 08 4 DAYS GREAT YARMOUTH FESTIVE SPARKLE & THURSFORD CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR 245.00 14 For tours in red, please see our 2019 Additions Brochure For tours in red, please see our 2019 Additions Brochure 15

2019 HOLIDAYS NEW BROCHURE & TRANSFERS NOV 11 5 DAYS EASTBOURNE TURKEY & TINSEL 239.00 NOV 12 4 DAYS THURSFORD CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR 295.00 NOV 15 4 DAYS TENBY TURKEY & TINSEL 199.00 NOV 15 4 DAYS FESTIVE SPARKLE - SCARBOROUGH & YORK S CHRISTMAS FAYRE 199.00 NOV 16 2 DAYS BLENHEIM PALACE & GLOUCESTER QUAYS CHRISTMAS FESTIVALS 99.00 NOV 18 5 DAYS GREAT YARMOUTH TURKEY & TINSEL & THURSFORD CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR 285.00 NOV 18 5 DAYS VALKENBURG TURKEY & TINSEL AND CHRISTMAS MARKETS 319.00 NOV 18 5 DAYS SINAH WARREN, HAYLING ISLAND (TURKEY & TINSEL) WARNER BREAK 329.00 NOV 19 3 DAYS CHRISTMAS AT CHATSWORTH HOUSE 185.00 NOV 22 3 DAYS LUDLOW MEDIEVAL CHRISTMAS FAYRE & BATH CHRISTMAS MARKET 159.00 NOV 22 4 DAYS ISLE OF WIGHT TURKEY & TINSEL 199.00 NOV 22 4 DAYS BOURNEMOUTH FESTIVE SPARKLE WEEKEND 199.00 NOV 22 4 DAYS YORK S ST NICHOLAS FAYRE & HARROGATE CHRISTMAS MARKET 209.00 NOV 23 2 DAYS LONGLEAT S FESTIVAL OF LIGHT & SOUTHAMPTON S CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL 99.00 NOV 23 2 DAYS CLASSIC SPECTACULAR CONCERT AT THE ROYAL ALBERT HALL 195.00 NOV 25 5 DAYS SOUTH COAST TURKEY & TINSEL 209.00 NOV 28 2 DAYS ROYAL MARINES BAND CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR CONCERT, BOURNEMOUTH 99.00 NOV 26 4 DAYS THURSFORD CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR 295.00 NOV 29 3 DAYS PORTSMOUTH S VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS & WINCHESTERCHRISTMAS MARKET 159.00 NOV 29 4 DAYS DURHAM CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL & BEAMISH AT CHRISTMAS 189.00 NOV 29 4 DAYS GERMAN CHRISTMAS MARKETS MONSCHAU & AACHEN 299.00 NOV 30 2 DAYS LONGLEAT S FESTIVAL OF LIGHT & WINCHESTER CHRISTMAS MARKET 99.00 NOV 30 2 DAYS CHRISTMAS SHOPPING WEEKEND CARDIFF & BATH 89.00 DEC 02 5 DAYS MYSTERY TURKEY & TINSEL 259.00 DEC 02 5 DAYS GREAT YARMOUTH TURKEY & TINSEL & THURSFORD CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR 285.00 DEC 03 2 DAYS BLENHEIM PALACE CHRISTMAS LIGHTS & CHELTENHAM CHRISTMAS MARKET 125.00 DEC 06 4 DAYS THURSFORD CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR 295.00 DEC 06 4 DAYS GERMAN RHINE CHRISTMAS MARKETS COLOGNE & DUSSELDORF 289.00 DEC 07 2 DAYS CADBURY WORLD & BLISTS HILL VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS 99.00 DEC 07 2 DAYS CHRISTMAS SHOPPING WEEKEND IN CALAIS 99.00 DEC 07 2 DAYS LONGLEAT S FESTIVAL OF LIGHT & SOUTHAMPTON S CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL 99.00 DEC 09 5 DAYS GREAT YARMOUTH TURKEY & TINSEL & THURSFORD CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR 285.00 DEC 09 5 DAYS TURKEY & TINSEL, KENT, BRUGES & CANTERBURY CHRISTMAS MARKETS 195.00 DEC 10 2 DAYS CHRISTMAS AT WINDSOR CASTLE & OXFORD CHRISTMAS MARKETS 125.00 DEC 11 2 DAYS CHRISTMAS AT KEW & OXFORD CHRISTMAS MARKET 129.00 DEC 11 2 DAYS CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS AT THE ROYAL ALBERT HALL 189.00 DEC 14 2 DAYS LONGLEAT S FESTIVAL OF LIGHT & WINCHESTER CHRISTMAS MARKET 99.00 DEC 14 2 DAYS LAND AHOY! 159.00 DEC 16 5 DAYS TURKEY & TINSEL...CRICKET ST THOMAS WARNER BREAK 249.00 DEC 21 2 DAYS LONGLEAT S FESTIVAL OF LIGHT & WINCHESTER CHRISTMAS MARKET 99.00 DEC 21 8 DAYS CHRISTMAS IN THE AUSTRIAN TYROL 685.00 DEC 21 8 DAYS CHRISTMAS IN ITALY ON THE SHORES OF LAKE GARDA 649.00 DEC 23 5 DAYS CHRISTMAS IN NORTH WALES 525.00 DEC 23 5 DAYS CHRISTMAS IN BOURNEMOUTH 525.00 DEC 23 5 DAYS CHRISTMAS IN SHROPSHIRE 545.00 DEC 27 4 DAYS TWIXMAS ON THE ENGLISH RIVIERA 195.00 DEC 28 6 DAYS CRUISING THE RIVER RHINE FOR NEW YEAR 635.00 DEC 30 4 DAYS NEW YEAR IN NORTH CORNWALL 345.00 DEC 30 4 DAYS NEW YEAR IN TENBY 345.00 DEC 30 4 DAYS NEW YEAR IN THE HEART OF WALES 345.00 NOW AVAILABLE! Airport & Cruise Transfers Whilst we hope your preferred holiday would be a Blakes coach tour, we fully appreciate that some of you also take cruises and air holidays. We are pleased to be able to offer cruise terminal & airport transfers in our fully air-conditioned, luxury 7, 8 & 16 seater vehicles. Please phone or email us with your requirements. 01398 341160 info@blakescoaches.co.uk Our 2019 Additional Short Breaks and Holiday Brochure is out now, with a wonderful selection of holidays and short breaks 01398 341160 Phone for your copy today n Door to door service n Professional, Uniformed drivers n Fully air-conditioned vehicles n Luggage loaded & unloaded for you n All major airports & sea ports catered for n Competitive prices 16 For tours in red, please see our 2019 Additions Brochure 17

DEPARTURE POINTS WHERE & HOW TO BOOK BIDEFORD BARNSTAPLE SOUTH MOLTON KNOWSTONE TIVERTON M5 JUNCTION 27 WELLINGTON TAUNTON M5 JUNCTION 25 Kingsley Statue Railway Station The Square Picnic Area, Knowstone Side Bus Station, Phoenix Lane Costa Coffee/BP Garage High Street Bus Stop Castle Green BP Garage, by Holiday Inn Booking direct: ADDRESS: OFFICE HOURS: Blakes Coaches Ltd, East Anstey, Tiverton, Devon EX16 9JJ Monday-Friday 8.30am 5.30pm Saturday 8.30am 12.00pm Please make cheques payable to Blakes Coaches Ltd. Tel: 01398 341160 DEPARTURE TIME CODES IMPORTANT INFORMATION A B C D E F BIDEFORD 04.55 05.55 06.55 07.55 08.55 09.55 BARNSTAPLE 05.15 06.15 07.15 08.15 09.15 10.15 SOUTH MOLTON 05.35 06.35 07.35 08.35 09.35 10.35 KNOWSTONE 05.50 06.50 07.50 08.50 09.50 10.50 TIVERTON 06.10 07.10 08.10 09.10 10.10 11.10 M5 JUNCTION 27 06.25 07.25 08.25 09.25 10.25 11.25 WELLINGTON 06.45 07.45 08.45 09.45 10.45 11.45 CASTLE GREEN 07.00 08.00 09.00 10.00 11.00 12.00 M5 JUNCTION 25 07.15 08.15 09.15 10.15 11.15 12.15 PLEASE NOTE WELLINGTON & TAUNTON DEPARTURES ARE FOR NORTH AND EASTBOUND DAY EXCURSIONS ONLY ADMISSION Prices do not include admission to attractions or meals unless otherwise marked with a *. SEATS Please inform our office staff at time of booking if you have any specific needs. PAYMENT is required within 7 days of booking unless previously agreed with the management of Blakes Coaches. CANCELLATION must be notified to our reservations office. If more than 48 hours before excursion date, it will be subject to a 40% cancellation fee of the coach element and 100% of the admission, ticket or meal as applicable, which we will have purchased in advance. If less than 48 hours before excursion date, the cancellation fee will be 100% of the total paid. For any tour, please see our main holiday brochure terms and conditions. CONCESSIONS Special fares are available on some excursions for senior citizens and children aged under 14 years. Children under 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult. DISCOUNTS are available for group bookings of more than 20 seats on same excursion. NO SMOKING A no smoking policy operates throughout all our coaches. GENERAL We reserve the right to cancel excursions should insufficient numbers be booked or adverse weather conditions dictate. We also reserve the right to replace executive coaches with standard if needed although this will be avoided as far as possible. All departures are operated by Blakes Coaches Ltd, East Anstey, Tiverton, Devon EX16 9JJ and all passengers are carried in accordance with the company s booking conditions and conditions of carriage 1999. 18 19

Please phone for a copy of our holiday brochures Book today it couldn t be simpler Just call our friendly staff on 01398 341160 www.blakescoaches.co.uk Email: info@blakescoaches.co.uk Blakes Coaches Ltd, East Anstey, Tiverton, Devon EX16 9JJ