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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 FEBRUARY WED 21 SNOWDROPS AT KINGSTON LACY (NAT TRUST)* D 26.00 25.00 24.00 MARCH TUE 13 SALISBURY FOR MARKET DAY C 18.00 17.00 16.00 TUE 20 STEAM MUSEUM OF GWR, SWINDON (Coach Only) C 15.00 14.00 13.00 TUE 20 SWINDON DESIGNER OUTLET C 15.00 14.00 13.00 APRIL MON 2 BUCKFAST ABBEY, S.DEVON RAILWAY & DAWLISH (EASTER MONDAY)* D 25.00 24.00 20.00 WED 4 BATH FOR SHOPPING & SIGHTSEEING D 17.00 16.00 15.00 WED 4 BRISTOL FOR SHOPPING & SIGHTSEEING D 16.00 15.00 14.00 SUN 8 ADAM HENSON S COTSWOLD FARM PARK* C 29.00 28.00 26.00 MON 9 TREWITHEN HOUSE & GARDENS, TRURO* C 29.00 28.00 27.00 MON 9 TRURO FOR SHOPPING & SIGHTSEEING C 19.00 18.00 17.00 SAT 14 MONKEY WORLD, DORSET* D 28.00 25.00 24.00 SAT 14 A DAY IN SWANAGE D 18.00 17.00 16.00 WED 18 A DAY IN ST IVES, CORNWALL C 19.00 18.00 17.00 FRI 27 TOBY BUCKLAND S GARDEN FESTIVAL, POWDERHAM CASTLE* D 21.00 20.00 19.00 SAT 28 DISNEY ON ICE WORLDS OF ENCHANTMENT, CARDIFF* D 52.00 52.00 52.00 (early booking essential) MAY TUE 8 ABERGAVENNY & THE ROYAL MINT EXPERIENCE, CARDIFF* C 30.00 29.00 28.00 THU 10 DEPARTURE CODE ADULT SENIOR CITIZEN CHILD ENDSLEIGH GARDEN CENTRE & GUIDED TOUR OF LUKESLAND GARDENS WITH AFTERNOON TEA* D 25.00 24.00 23.00 FRI 11 PORT ISAAC, CORNWALL D 18.00 17.00 16.00 SAT 12 RHS SPRING GARDEN SHOW, MALVERN* B 37.00 36.00 17.00 WED 16 ROYAL GARDENS AT HIGHGROVE TOUR (DATE TBC)* PHONE 46.00 46.00 N/A MON 21 EXBURY GARDENS INC TRAIN RIDE, NEW FOREST* C 33.00 32.00 31.00 MON 21 BEAULIEU HOUSE, GARDENS, ABBEY & NATIONAL MOTOR MUSEUM* C 35.00 34.00 33.00 WED 23 ATHELHAMPTON HOUSE FLOWER FESTIVAL* C 26.00 25.00 24.00 FRI 25 JANE AUSTEN S HOUSE MUSEUM & WINCHESTER* C 28.00 27.00 26.00 SAT 26 BLENHEIM PALACE FOOD FESTIVAL (INC ENTRY TO GARDENS)* C 29.00 27.00 22.00 THU 31 CRUISE ON THE KENNET & AVON CANAL & BRADFORD-ON-AVON* C 27.00 26.00 25.00 JUNE MON 4 SLIMBRIDGE WETLAND CENTRE (DUCKLING SEASON)* D 28.00 27.00 22.00 MON 4 BERKELEY CASTLE, GLOUCESTERSHIRE* D 28.00 27.00 26.00 DEPARTURE CODE ADULT SENIOR CITIZEN CHILD THU 7 ROYAL CORNWALL SHOW* PHONE 36.00 35.00 25.00 SUN 10 LYME REGIS E 15.00 14.00 13.00 TUE 19 DYFFRYN GARDENS, NEAR CARDIFF (NAT TRUST)* C 28.00 27.00 26.00 TUE 19 CARDIFF FOR SHOPPING & SIGHTSEEING C 19.00 18.00 17.00 FRI 22 BLENHEIM PALACE FLOWER SHOW, PARK & GARDENS* C 29.00 27.00 22.00 SAT 23 TITANIC THE MUSICAL, PLYMOUTH* E 46.00 46.00 46.00 SAT 23 PLYMOUTH FOR SHOPPING & SIGHTSEEING E 17.00 16.00 15.00 SAT 23 WESTON SUPER MARE AIR FESTIVAL & ARMED FORCES WEEKEND D 16.00 15.00 14.00 SUN 24 BISHOPS PALACE GARDEN FESTIVAL, WELLS* D 23.00 22.00 21.00 SUN 24 WELLS FOR SHOPPING & SIGHTSEEING D 16.00 15.00 14.00 TUE 26 WARWICK FOR SHOPPING & SIGHTSEEING C 22.00 21.00 20.00 TUE 26 STRATFORD UPON AVON FOR SHOPPING & SIGHTSEEING C 22.00 21.00 20.00 WED 27 POOLE & SWANAGE INC BOAT CRUISE & STEAM TRAIN* C 33.00 32.00 31.00 THU 28 SIDMOUTH & DONKEY SANCTUARY INC CREAM TEA* E 21.00 20.00 19.00 SAT 30 SUMMER HOLIDAY THE MUSICAL, PLYMOUTH* E 53.00 53.00 53.00 SAT 30 PLYMOUTH FOR SHOPPING & SIGHTSEEING E 17.00 16.00 15.00 JULY TUE 3 BROWNSEA ISLAND, NEAR POOLE (NAT TRUST)* C 35.00 34.00 33.00 TUE 3 A DAY IN POOLE C 18.00 17.00 16.00 TUE 10 A DAY IN TENBY A 24.00 23.00 22.00 WED 11 MYSTERY DAY OUT FOR OUR CHOSEN CHARITY D 17.00 16.00 15.00 THU 12 HIGHCLERE CASTLE, BERKSHIRE-DOWNTON ABBEY TO MOST!* C 38.00 37.00 34.00 SAT 14 ROYAL INTERNATIONAL AIR TATTOO, RAF FAIRFORD* B 59.00 58.00 19.00 SUN 22 BRISTOL ZOO* D 33.00 32.00 26.00 SUN 22 BRISTOL HARBOUR FESTIVAL D 17.00 16.00 15.00 SUN 22 BRISTOL FOR SHOPPING OR SIGHTSEEING D 17.00 16.00 15.00 MON 23 PADSTOW & BOSCASTLE D 18.00 17.00 16.00 SAT 28 THE GAME FAIR, RAGLEY HALL, WARWICKSHIRE* B 47.00 46.00 45.00 SUN 29 RIVER CRUISE TOTNES DARTMOUTH, RETURNING VIA PAIGNTON DARTMOUTH STEAM RAILWAY* D 38.00 37.00 36.00 TUE 31 MORETON IN MARSH CHARTER MARKET & BOURTON HOUSE GARDEN* C 27.00 26.00 25.00 TUE 31 MORETON IN MARSH CHARTER MARKET & BATSFORD ARBORETUM* C 28.00 27.00 26.00 AUGUST WED 1 TEWKESBURY FOR MARKET DAY & GLOUCESTER WARWICK STEAM RAILWAY* C 28.00 27.00 26.00 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 FRI 3 TAUNTON FLOWER SHOW* E 26.00 25.00 24.00 FRI 3 TAUNTON FOR SHOPPING E 13.00 12.00 11.00 SAT 4 MISS SAIGON, PLYMOUTH* E 80.00 80.00 80.00 SAT 4 PLYMOUTH FOR SHOPPING & SIGHTSEEING E 17.00 16.00 15.00 TUE 7 SIDMOUTH FOLK FESTIVAL E 16.00 15.00 14.00 WED 8 PLYMOUTH FIREWORKS COMPETITION PHONE 17.00 16.00 15.00 THU 9 HANNAH S MYSTERY DAY OUT D 16.00 15.00 14.00 WED 15 AGATHA CHRISTIE S GREENWAY, VIA DARTMOUTH FERRY (NAT TRUST)* C 38.00 37.00 36.00 SAT 18 SS GREAT BRITAIN & BEING BRUNEL MUSEUM* D 30.00 27.00 22.00 SAT 18 BRISTOL FOR SHOPPING & SIGHTSEEING D 17.00 16.00 15.00 TUE 21 MAPPERTON HOUSE & GARDENS, DORSET* D 28.00 27.00 26.00 WED 22 ROYAL GARDENS AT HIGHGROVE TOUR (DATE TBC)* PHONE 46.00 46.00 N/A SAT 25 AN OFFICER & A GENTLEMAN, PLYMOUTH* E 53.00 53.00 53.00 SAT 25 PLYMOUTH FOR SHOPPING & SIGHTSEEING E 17.00 16.00 15.00 SAT 25 THE GREAT DORSET STEAM FAIR* B 37.00 35.00 25.00 SUN 26 WEST MIDLANDS SAFARI PARK* B 32.00 30.00 29.00 MON 27 WEYMOUTH (BANK HOLIDAY) D 18.00 17.00 16.00 TUE 28 LOST GARDENS OF HELIGAN & MEVAGISSEY* D 30.00 28.00 23.00 TUE 28 MEVAGISSEY D 19.00 18.00 17.00 THU 30 DARTMOUTH ROYAL REGATTA E 18.00 17.00 16.00 SEPTEMBER SAT 1 WAR HORSE, PLYMOUTH* E 71.00 71.00 71.00 SAT 1 PLYMOUTH FOR SHOPPING & SIGHTSEEING E 17.00 16.00 15.00 TUE 4 LOOE & POLPERRO D 18.00 17.00 16.00 WED 5 WINCHESTER CATHEDRAL FLOWER FESTIVAL* C 30.00 29.00 18.00 FRI 14 SHEPTON MALLET ANTIQUES FAIR* C 19.00 18.00 17.00 SAT 15 DEPARTURE CODE ADULT SENIOR CITIZEN CHILD LONGLEAT SKY SAFARI HOT AIR BALLOON FESTIVAL & SAFARI COACH DRIVE THROUGH* E 45.00 41.00 37.00 WED 19 EXETER CANAL CRUISE (EXMOUTH TO EXETER QUAY)* D 25.00 24.00 23.00 THU 20 OSBORNE HOUSE, ISLE OF WIGHT* A 48.00 45.00 30.00 SAT 22 AEROSPACE BRISTOL* D 27.00 26.00 25.00 SAT 22 BRISTOL FOR SHOPPING & SIGHTSEEING D 17.00 16.00 15.00 TUE 25 BUCKINGHAM PALACE STATE ROOMS & LONDON* A 47.00 44.00 35.00 TUE 25 LONDON FOR SHOPPING & SIGHTSEEING A 25.00 24.00 23.00 THU 27 WOBURN ABBEY & GARDENS* B 40.00 39.00 38.00 THU 27 BLETCHLEY PARK, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE* B 40.00 39.00 38.00 SAT 29 MALVERN AUTUMN SHOW* B 36.00 35.00 24.00 OCTOBER WED 10 TAVISTOCK GOOSIE FAIR D 17.00 16.00 15.00 TUE 16 AUTUMN COLOURS OF THE BRECON BEACONS INC STEAM TRAIN RIDE* C 32.00 31.00 30.00 WED 17 HEREFORD FOR MARKET DAY & HAY-ON-WYE C 20.00 19.00 18.00 SAT 20 SHERBORNE CASTLE AUTUMN COLOURS* D 25.00 24.00 23.00 WED 24 AUTUMN COLOURS OF THE WYE VALLEY INC STEAM TRAIN RIDE* C 30.00 28.00 24.00 THU 25 CLARKS VILLAGE D 15.00 14.00 13.00 TUE 30 GUIDED TOUR OF ROYAL COURTS OF JUSTICE & OLD BAILEY* A 35.00 32.00 31.00 TUE 30 MORGAN MOTOR COMPANY FACTORY TOUR, MALVERN* D 41.00 39.00 38.00 WED 31 AUTUMN COLOURS OF WESTONBIRT ARBORETUM* D 26.00 25.00 24.00 NOVEMBER THU 1 LONDON THEATRE MATINEE, ALADDIN* B 80.00 80.00 80.00 THU 1 LONDON THEATRE MATINEE, PHANTOM OF THE OPERA* B 68.00 68.00 68.00 THU 1 LONDON THEATRE MATINEE, MOTOWN THE MUSICAL* B 65.00 65.00 65.00 THU 1 LONDON FOR CHRSTMAS SHOPPING & SIGHTSEEING B 25.00 24.00 23.00 SAT 3 BRIDGWATER CARNIVAL PHONE 17.00 16.00 15.00 WED 7 LONDON THEATRE MATINEE, 42nd STREET* B 73.00 73.00 73.00 WED 7 LONDON THEATRE MATINEE, DREAMGIRLS* B 65.00 65.00 65.00 WED 7 LONDON THEATRE MATINEE, KINKY BOOTS* B 70.00 70.00 70.00 WED 7 LONDON THEATRE MATINEE, LION KING* B 80.00 80.00 80.00 WED 7 LONDON FOR CHRISTMAS SHOPPING & SIGHTSEEING B 25.00 24.00 23.00 WED 14 CARDIFF CHRISTMAS MARKET C 19.00 18.00 17.00 THU 15 DEPARTURE CODE ADULT SENIOR CITIZEN CHILD BLENHEIM PALACE LIVING CRAFTS FOR CHRISTMAS (INC PALACE, FAIR & GARDENS)* C 36.00 33.00 26.00 SAT 17 SHREK, PLYMOUTH* E 65.00 65.00 65.00 SAT 17 PLYMOUTH FOR CHRISTMAS SHOPPING E 17.00 16.00 15.00 WED 21 GLOUCESTER QUAYS VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS FAYRE D 19.00 18.00 17.00 SAT 24 GLASTONBURY FROST FAYRE D 15.00 14.00 13.00 SAT 24 CLARKS VILLAGE D 15.00 14.00 13.00 SUN 25 INTERNATIONAL BIRMINGHAM TATTOO* C 46.00 43.00 39.00 WED 28 BATH CHRISTMAS MARKET C 19.00 18.00 17.00 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 CHILD DECEMBER SAT 1 BATH CHRISTMAS MARKET C 19.00 18.00 17.00 TUE 4 MOTTISFONT HOUSE, ROMSEY, DRESSED FOR CHRISTMAS (NAT TRUST)* C 30.00 29.00 28.00 FRI 7 STRATFORD-UPON-AVON VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS MARKET C 22.00 21.00 20.00 FRI 7 DUNSTER BY CANDLELIGHT* PHONE 18.00 17.00 16.00 SAT 8 GLOUCESTER CATHEDRAL CAROLS & CHRISTMAS MARKET D 19.00 18.00 17.00 MON 10 WINCHESTER CATHEDRAL CHRISTMAS MARKET C 21.00 20.00 19.00 WED 12 SALISBURY CHRISTMAS MARKET & CAROL SERVICE IN CATHEDRAL* C 33.00 32.00 31.00 WED 12 SALISBURY CHRISTMAS MARKET C 20.00 19.00 18.00 THU 13 ANNUAL FUND RAISING CHRISTMAS LUNCH WITH AFTERNOON ENTERTAINMENT & DANCING, DAWLISH WARREN* E 32.00 32.00 32.00 PLEASE SEE PAGE 9 FOR FURTHER DETAILS FEBRUARY 2019 WED 6 MYSTERY WINTER WARMER INC HOT CARVERY LUNCH* F 32.00 32.00 32.00 SAT 9 KINKY BOOTS, BRISTOL HIPPODROME* E 73.00 73.00 73.00 SAT 9 BRISTOL FOR SHOPPING & SIGHTSEEING E 17.00 16.00 15.00 Charity Day Out in our 15th year of fundraising Join us at our annual Charity Lunch with Afternoon Entertainment and Dancing on Thursday 13th 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 the Tiverton Branch of the Salvation Army and the Devon Free Wheelers. 6,850 Raised for the Somerset Hospice in 2017 32.00 * PRICE INCLUDES ADMISSION, BOAT, TICKET OR MEAL AS APPROPRIATE THEATRES, SHOWS & CONCERTS...see pages 4 8 for details SATURDAY 28 APRIL DISNEY ON ICE, WORLDS OF ENCHANTMENT CARDIFF ARENA Early booking essential SATURDAY 23 JUNE TITANIC THE MUSICAL, THEATRE ROYAL, PLYMOUTH SATURDAY 30 JUNE SUMMER HOLIDAY THE MUSICAL, THEATRE ROYAL, PLYMOUTH SATURDAY 4 AUGUST MISS SAIGON, THEATRE ROYAL, PLYMOUTH SATURDAY 25 AUGUST AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN, THEATRE ROYAL, PLYMOUTH SATURDAY 1 SEPTEMBER WAR HORSE, THEATRE ROYAL, PLYMOUTH THURSDAY 1 NOVEMBER LONDON THEATRE MATINEE, ALADDIN THURSDAY 1 NOVEMBER LONDON THEATRE MATINEE, PHANTOM OF THE OPERA THURSDAY 1 NOVEMBER LONDON THEATRE MATINEE, MOTOWN THE MUSICAL WEDNESDAY 7 NOVEMBER LONDON THEATRE MATINEE, 42ND STREET WEDNESDAY 7 NOVEMBER LONDON THEATRE MATINEE, DREAMGIRLS WEDNESDAY 7 NOVEMBER LONDON THEATRE MATINEE, KINKY BOOTS WEDNESDAY 7 NOVEMBER LONDON THEATRE MATINEE, THE LION KING SATURDAY 17 NOVEMBER SHREK, THEATRE ROYAL, PLYMOUTH SUNDAY 25 NOVEMBER INTERNATIONAL BIRMINGHAM TATTOO, ARENA BIRMINGHAM WEDNESDAY 12 DECEMBER SALISBURY CATHEDRAL CHRISTMAS CAROL CONCERT SATURDAY 9 MARCH 2019 KINKY BOOTS, BRISTOL HIPPODROME, BRISTOL OVER 70,000 Raised to date for our local charities 8 9

FURTHER INFORMATION FURTHER INFORMATION POWDERHAM CASTLE TOBY BUCKLAND S GARDEN FESTIVAL Toby Buckland (former Gardners World presenter) is celebrating his 5th year of the annual garden festival, held in the grounds of Powderham Castle, near Exeter. Over 150 exhibitors will be offering quality plants from award-winning nurseries, together with unique West Country art and crafts, artisan food, and there will be speakers giving informative talks about all things garden! There will also be outlets for lunch and refreshments, and live music. THE ROYAL MINT EXPERIENCE, NEAR CARDIFF Located in South Wales, the newly opened Royal Mint Experience is the only place in the world where you can see the United Kingdom s coins being made. Go behind the scenes on a fascinating factory tour to discover how 1000 years of craftsmanship and skill, together with cutting-edge technology comes together to make coins & medals for over 60 countries. Learn how coins are made from raw materials, and how the designs are intricately imprinted on the face and rims. Try your hand at making your own coin, before exploring the interactive zone & gift shop. LUKESLAND 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 featuring colourful swathes of azaleas, banks of rhoodendrons, beautiful flowering shrubs and conifers. Afternoon tea and cake will follow the tour. 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. JANE AUSTEN S HOUSE MUSEUM, NEAR WINCHESTER This Hampshire museum is the only house where Jane Austen lived and wrote which is fully open to the public. Jane moved here in 1809 with her mother & sister, spending many happy years here until her death 8 years later. Wander through Jane s beautiful home & garden, learn about her life and works through exhibitions and displays. See many of her personal effects, letters, first editions of her books and the table where she wrote her novels, up close. The museum shop offers a large range of souvenirs and books for you to browse. BROWNSEA ISLAND (NATIONAL TRUST), NEAR POOLE Brownsea Island, managed by National Trust, located in Poole Harbour is accessed via boat (cost included) with spectacular views across to the Purbeck Hills. Thriving natural habitats (woodland, heathland and lagoon) create a special haven for wildlife, such as the rare red squirrel and a wide variety of birds, including kingfishers and oystercatchers. There is a café and gift shop on the island, but it is also a delightful spot to take a picnic and relax. GAME FAIR, RAGLEY HALL, WARWICKSHIRE The Game Fair is celebrating its 60th year in 2018, and a great day out for those with a passion for country pursuits and the Great British countryside! The show showcases the best of rural life in Britain from sport and country pursuits, land management including gardens and game-keeping, rural crafts and artisan produce, shopping and food & drink. There will be plenty of displays and shows for gun dogs, shooting, fishing, falconry and ferrets plus many more arena events, together with talks & demonstrations and off-road experiences. Something for everyone! SS GREAT BRITAIN & BEING BRUNEL VISITOR CENTRE, BRISTOL One of the most important ships in the world, built by possibly the most famous engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel. Launched in 1843 by Prince Albert, this iron vessel became the world s first great ocean liner, was later used to carry emigrants to Australia, and then as a cargo carrier to America. Immerse yourself in the sights, smells and sounds, stepping back in time in a Golden Age of travel, as you explore the decks, cabins, galley and engine room. Being Brunel is a new innovative museum which brings the great man to life with personal possessions, letters, documents and artefact covering his personal & professional life. There is also a café and gift shop on site. MAPPERTON HOUSE & GARDENS, BEAMINSTER One of Dorset s magnificent Jacobean manor houses and with 15 acres of valley gardens, Mapperton is home to the Earl & Countess of Sandwich. The croquet lawns lead down to the beautiful Italianate and wild gardens, together with grottoes, fountains & an orangery. An informative guided tour of the house will be given in the afternoon to view the elaborate rooms and family collections. The café offers delicious lunches and afternoon teas, and a gift shop. LONGLEAT S SKY SAFARI HOT AIR BALLOON FESTIVAL, WILTSHIRE After enjoying a coach tour of Longleat s Safari Park, complete with tigers, lions, elephants, giraffes, rhinos amongst many other safari animals, wander amongst Europe s largest hot air balloon festival in the grounds of the house. Dozens of hot air balloons in all shapes, sizes and colours can be experienced up close with a tethered launch, followed by a mass launch early evening, and an illuminating night glow. During the day you will also have time to enjoy the small animal enclosures and the elegant mansion house. Cafes and outlets offer food & refreshments. OSBORNE HOUSE, ISLE OF WIGHT We travel to Southampton for a short ferry journey to the Isle of Wight, to visit Osborne House. Osborne House was designed by Prince Albert as a favourite summer family retreat his wife Queen Victoria and their nine children. Step into the Victorian royal family s personal world, and explore State rooms, furnishings and personal effects, together with the children s Swiss Cottage, private beach, Italianate gardens & grounds. The Terrace Restaurant and Orangery serves a variety of snacks, light lunches and afternoon teas, and the gift shop is well stocked. AEROSPACE BRISTOL HOME OF THE ICONIC CONCORDE Bristol s newest attraction tells the story of the city s aerospace industry and a chance to step onboard the iconic Concorde. Designed, built & tested in Bristol, Concorde 216 was the final Concorde to be built and the last to fly, capable of cruising at over twice the speed of sound and crossing the Atlantic in under 3 hours. The Aerospace attraction also features exhibits and over 8000 archives from the earliest days of flight when Boxkite biplanes flew across Bristol, planes from both world wars and today s high-tech aerospace industry. BUCKINGHAM PALACE STATE ROOMS 2018 EXHIBITION TO MARK PRINCE CHARLES 70th BIRTHDAY This year s special exhibition at Buckingham Palace is dedicated to mark the 70th birthday of Prince Charles. 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. ROYAL COURTS OF JUSTICE & OLD BAILEY TOUR, LONDON Join us for a fascinating day out and a guided tour of London s Royal Courts Of Justice to learn about the role of the Courts, the Lord Chief Justice and the criminal appeal process. We proceed to Lincoln s Inn Fields for a brief talk of the location where many of the country s top barristers have their chambers. The tour finishes at the Old Bailey (a court which hears more murder trials than any other court in the country) for a talk about its history and role. MORGAN MOTOR COMPANY FACTORY TOUR, MALVERN Join us for a fascinating factory tour of the Morgan Motor Company production plant to see the whole manufacturing process from start to finish. Morgan cars have been handcrafted by a skilled workforce on the Pickersleigh Road site since 1914, with a staggered floor layout sending each car down the natural slope of the site as it passes each stage of production. Experience the passion for these beautiful cars in a 2 hour guided tour of the factory to highlight each stage of production of this iconic bespoke sports car, from the design room, engineering facility, interior & exterior fittings & exquisite paint finish. There will be time after the tour to visit the on-site museum and gift shop. INTERNATIONAL BIRMINGHAM TATTOO, ARENA BIRMINGHAM Britain s largest indoor international tattoo, with over 1000 performers culminates in a military show of marching bands, exciting displays and world-class performers for a 3-hour extravaganza with all the pomp and pageantry of Massed Pipes & Drummers, Household Cavalries, Display teams, soloists, plus many many more. MOTTISFONT HOUSE (NATIONAL TRUST) DRESSED FOR CHRISTMAS, NEAR ROMSEY The 18th century house, with rolling grassed lawns has a medieval priory embedded in its history. From a 13th century priory, this beautiful building was slowly converted into a country home and showcases many of the original features such as a vaulted cellar. This year, Mottisfont will be decorated in The Night Before Christmas theme for the festive season, with beautiful garlands, twinkling lights and colourful decorations. There is a café and gift shop on site to enjoy a warming lunch and choose from hundreds of gift ideas. GLOUCESTER CATHEDRAL CAROLS & CHRISTMAS MARKET Gloucester Cathedral is opening its doors once again for its annual Carols On The Hour and Christmas Market. Adult and youth groups from the local community perform favourite carols each hour with bite sixed bursts of festive praise, whilst the bustling Christmas Market stalls within the beautiful surroundings of the cathedral cloisters offer a wide selection of gifts, stocking filler ideas, tasty treats and local crafts. The Monk s Kitchen offers a range of warming dishes and the cathedral gift shop many ideas from cards, candles and books. 10 11

2018 HOLIDAYS 2018 HOLIDAYS FEB 26 5 DAYS WE LL MEET AGAIN IN NORTH WALES 265.00 FEB 26 5 DAYS WINTER WARMER IN THE HEART OF ENGLAND 245.00 MAR 03 2 DAYS A WEEKEND IN OXFORD & THE COTSWOLDS 74.00 MAR 10 2 DAYS FLORAMANIA AT HAMPTON COURT PLACE 139.00 MAR 11 5 DAYS SPRINGTIME IN THE HEART OF SCOTLAND 325.00 MAR 12 5 DAYS CORTON COASTAL RESORT, SUFFOLK WARNER BREAK 299.00 MAR 17 2 DAYS A WEEKEND IN BOURNEMOUTH & POOLE 69.00 MAR 19 5 DAYS SPRINGTIME IN TENBY 245.00 MAR 22 5 DAYS JERSEY BY AIR From 399.00 MAR 24 2 DAYS A WEEKEND IN SOUTH WALES (PORTHCAWL) 69.00 MAR 30 4 DAYS EASTER ON THE SOUTH COAST 239.00 APR 04 4 DAYS ANTIQUE FAIR NOTTINGHAMSHIRE 229.00 APR 09 5 DAYS SPRINGTIME IN CORNWALL 299.00 APR 13 4 DAYS SPRINGTIME GARDENS OF THE ENGLISH SHIRES 239.00 APR 14 2 DAYS DANCING ON ICE LIVE TOUR 139.00 APR 15 5 DAYS THE DUTCH BULBFIELDS & THE BEST OF HOLLAND 435.00 APR 16 5 DAYS WEYMOUTH MOCK CRUISE NO SAILING! 289.00 APR 16 5 DAYS SPRINGTIME ON THE ISLE OF WIGHT 285.00 APR 20 4 DAYS A REAL TASTE OF WALES 255.00 APR 22 8 DAYS SPRINGTIME IN THE AUSTRIAN TYROL 475.00 APR 23 5 DAYS SPRINGTIME IN THE GARDEN OF ENGLAND 315.00 APR 28 8 DAYS SCOTLAND THE HIGHLANDS & MALLAIG STEAM TRAIN 549.00 APR 30 5 DAYS HOLME LACY, HEREFORDSHIRE WARNER BREAK 365.00 MAY 04 4 DAYS THE VALE OF EVESHAM & THE BLOSSOM TRAIL 229.00 MAY 06 5 DAYS HOUSE & GARDENS OF THE HOME COUNTIES 275.00 MAY 07 5 DAYS THE PEAK DISTRICT & DERBYSHIRE DALES 299.00 MAY 11 4 DAYS A WEEKEND IN PEMBROKESHIRE 225.00 MAY 12 2 DAYS CHOCOLATE SAFARI 99.00 MAY 13 7 DAYS ENCHANTING LOUGHS & CASTLE OF IRELAND 475.00 MAY 13 9 DAYS SPAIN THE COSTA BRAVA 495.00 MAY 14 5 DAYS JERSEY 335.00 MAY 14 5 DAYS GUERNSEY 399.00 MAY 14 5 DAYS THE LOVELY LAKE DISTRICT 325.00 MAY 18 4 DAYS CITY BREAK CHESTER (WITH OPTIONAL LIVERPOOL) 225.00 MAY 19 5 DAYS LLANDUDNO & THE WELSH HIGHLAND RAILWAY 375.00 MAY 21 5 DAYS NORFOLK STEAM TRAINS & THE BROADS 345.00 MAY 22 5 DAYS CORNISH GARDENS TOUR 325.00 MAY 24 2 DAYS RHS CHELSEA FLOWER SHOW & RHS WISLEY GARDENS 189.00 MAY 24 6 DAYS THE ISLES OF SCILLY 685.00 MAY 25 4 DAYS LIVERPOOL TALL SHIPS FESTIVAL & MERSEY RIVER FESTIVAL 225.00 MAY 26 5 DAYS STEAMING THROUGH YORKSHIRE 325.00 MAY 26 7 DAYS THE BLACK FOREST & ALSACE VILLAGE 455.00 MAY 28 5 DAYS HIGHLIGHTS OF THE BORDER COUNTIES 375.00 JUN 01 4 DAYS A WEEKEND IN CORNWALL 225.00 JUN 02 2 DAYS LONDON THEATRE WEEKEND 189.00 JUN 03 8 DAYS AUSTRIA BEAUTY ON EDGE OF THE WORLD 545.00 JUN 04 5 DAYS HIGHLIGHTS OF KENT AND BRUGES 255.00 JUN 06 4 DAYS RHS CHATSWORTH FLOWER SHOW 259.00 JUN 08 4 DAYS HEADS & TAILS IN SOUTH WALES 235.00 JUN 09 3 DAYS ENTERTAINMENT BREAK IN THE STYLE OF JAMES LAST 195.00 JUN 09 9 DAYS THE SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS & HEBRIDEAN ISLANDS 765.00 JUN 11 5 DAYS LLANDUDNO & THE LITTLE TRAINS OF WALES 385.00 JUN 16 2 DAYS CALAIS SUMMER BBQ SHOPPING WEEKEND 109.00 JUN 17 8 DAYS LAKES & MOUNTAINS OF SWITZERLAND 665.00 JUN 18 5 DAYS NORTON GRANGE, ISLE OF WIGHT, WARNER BREAK 315.00 JUN 22 5 DAYS CHESHIRE S HISTORIC HOUSES, GARDENS & WATERWAYS 325.00 JUN 23 2 DAYS BLENHEIM PALACE FLOWER SHOW 109.00 JUN 24 6 DAYS SCOTLAND THE AGE OF STEAM, BOATS & WHEELS 455.00 JUN 24 7 DAYS IRELAND S BEAUTIFUL NORTHERN COAST 515.00 JUN 25 5 DAYS TENBY & PEMBROKESHIRE COAST 315.00 JUN 28 8 DAYS ANDORRA A PYRENEES MOUNTAIN PARADISE 525.00 JUN 30 2 DAYS LONDON HIGHLIGHTS OF THE CAPITAL 185.00 JUL 02 5 DAYS LUDLOW BLACK & WHITE VILLAGES TRAIL 345.00 JUL 06 2 DAYS RHS HAMPTON COURT FLOWER SHOW 155.00 JUL 06 3 DAYS BRITISH GRAND PRIX WEEKEND 345.00 JUL 06 4 DAYS BUXTON MILITARY TATTOO 245.00 JUL 08 8 DAYS THE CAIRNGORMS, ROYAL DEESIDE & BALMORAL 545.00 JUL 09 5 DAYS SCENIC SHROPSHIRE CANAL BOATS & STEAM TRAINS 355.00 JUL 09 5 DAYS A CUMBRIAN JOURNEY & CARLISLE TO SETTLE RAILWAY 325.00 JUL 14 2 DAYS GOODWOOD FESTIVAL OF SPEED (Dates TBC) 220.00 JUL 14 8 DAYS MAJESTIC LAKES OF ITALY MAGGIORE, ORTA & COMO 625.00 JUL 16 5 DAYS LAKE DISTRICT RAIL, SAIL & BOBTAIL 355.00 JUL 23 5 DAYS THE VERY BEST OF YORKSHIRE 340.00 JUL 23 5 DAYS THE FOREST OF DEAN & THE WYE VALLEY, BY COACH, BOAT & TRAIN 325.00 JUL 23 5 DAYS THE SOUTH COAST LAKESIDE RESORT WARNER BREAK 299.00 JUL 25 3 DAYS ROYAL WELSH SHOW 199.00 JUL 28 8 DAYS FAIRYTALE CASTLES & PALACES OF THE AUSTRIAN & BAVARIAN ALPS 585.00 JUL 28 8 DAYS CRUISHING THE RHINE & MOSELLE 885.00 JUL 29 6 DAYS NORTHUMBRIA & HOLY ISLAND 445.00 AUG 02 4 DAYS WWI BATTLEFIELD TOUR 100 YEAR ANNIVERSARY 289.00 AUG 03 4 DAYS LIVERPOOL 199.00 AUG 04 2 DAYS BBC COUNTRYFILE LIVE 109.00 AUG 05 5 DAYS SCOTLAND EDINBURGH TATTOO & THE TROSSACHS 375.00 AUG 05 7 DAYS IRELAND KILLARNEY & THE RING OF KERRY 525.00 AUG 07 6 DAYS JERSEY INCLUDING THE BATTLE OF FLOWERS SPECTACULAR 365.00 AUG 08 5 DAYS ISLE OF WIGHT 365.00 AUG 10 4 DAYS JUST LONDON 275.00 AUG 10 4 DAYS THE DUTCH ROSE FESTIVAL 275.00 AUG 13 5 DAYS NORFOLK THE BROADS & HERITAGE COAST 345.00 AUG 13 5 DAYS MONARCHS, MARKETS & MELTON MOWBRAY 295.00 AUG 16 11 DAYS THE NORWEGIAN FJORDS & HEROES OF TELEMARK 1095.00 AUG 18 2 DAYS LEGOLAND & CHESSINGTON WORLD OF ADVENTURES 175.00 AUG 18 7 DAYS THE HARTS MOUNTAINS & THE FAIRYTALE GERMANY 535.00 AUG 19 2 DAYS LONDON SHOWBOAT DINNER CRUISE 195.00 AUG 20 5 DAYS DORSET & THE NEW FOREST WITH AN OPTIONAL DAY IN GUERNSEY 325.00 AUG 20 5 DAYS GRANDEUR IN YORSHIRE 345.00 AUG 25 2 DAYS GREAT DORSET STEAM FAIR 129.00 AUG 27 5 DAYS CAMBRIDGE, COAST & COUNTRYSIDE 295.00 AUG 27 5 DAYS THE CHILTERN HILLS & OXFORD INCLUDING HIGHCLERE CASTLE 335.00 AUG 30 5 DAYS GARDENS, GRANDEUR AND WINDSOR 355.00 AUG 31 4 DAYS TALES OF THE RIVERBANK 259.00 SEP 02 5 DAYS YORK & THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COAST 335.00 SEP 03 5 DAYS WEST WALES CARDIGAN BAY 325.00 SEP 04 9 DAYS FOUR COUNTRIES & TWO AMAZING RAILWAYS 695.00 SEP 07 10 DAYS A VIENNESE WALTZ AND HUNGARIAN RHAPSODY 1075.00 SEP 07 2 DAYS BUCKINGHAM PALACE AND LONDON 149.00 SEP 07 2 DAYS KENSINGTON PALACE-DIANA HER FASHION STORY AND LONDON 159.00 SEP 08 11 DAYS ULTIMATE RAILWAY JOURNEYS 875.00 SEP 08 2 DAYS LONDON THEATRE WEEKEND 195.00 SEP 10 5 DAYS LLANDUDNO & THE WELSH HIGHLAND RAILWAY 375.00 SEP 10 5 DAYS THE DELIGHTFUL YORKSHIRE DALES 335.00 SEP 10 6 DAYS THE ISLE OF MAN 499.00 SEP 13 6 DAYS THE ISLES OF SCILLY 695.00 SEP 14 9 DAYS SCOTLAND THE BEST OF THE WEST OBAN, MULL AND IONA 625.00 SEP 15 5 DAYS EASTBOURNE & THE SUSSEX DOWNS 315.00 SEP 15 2 DAYS LONGLEAT SKY SAFARI HOT AIR BALLOON FESTIVAL 99.00 SEP 16 8 DAYS THE SWISS ALPS INCLUDING THE BERNINA EXPRESS 685.00 SEP 17 5 DAYS JERSEY 345.00 12 For tours in red, please see our 2018 Additions Brochure For tours in red, please see our 2018 Additions Brochure 13

2018 HOLIDAYS 2018 HOLIDAYS SEP 17 5 DAYS GUERNSEY 399.00 SEP 17 5 DAYS LITTLECOTE HOUSE, BERKSHIRE, WARNER BREAK 375.00 SEP 17 5 DAYS NORFOLK THE BROADS & SANDRINGHAM 345.00 SEP 23 10 DAYS PORTUGAL DOURO VALLEY & THE PORT WINE COUNTRY 895.00 SEP 24 5 DAYS KENT THE GARDEN OF ENGLAND 365.00 SEP 24 5 DAYS TENBY & THE PEMBROKESHIRE COAST 295.00 SEP 28 4 DAYS BLACKPOOL ILLUMINATIONS 199.00 SEP 29 3 DAYS A STRICTLY DANCE ENTERTAINMENT BREAK 169.00 OCT 01 5 DAYS THE CHARMING COTSWOLDS AND MORE! 325.00 OCT 01 5 DAYS HIGHLIGHTS OF NORTHUMBERLAND 345.00 OCT 05 3 DAYS MYSTERY WEEKEND 145.00 OCT 05 4 DAYS A WEEKEND IN DORSET & THE NEW FOREST 199.00 OCT 08 5 DAYS THE VERY BEST OF CORNWALL 295.00 OCT 06 9 DAYS BEAUTIFUL SOUTHERN IRELAND GALWAY & DONEGAL 585.00 OCT 06 8 DAYS AUTUMN COLOURS OF AUSTRIA 485.00 OCT 08 5 DAYS A CUMBRIAN JOURNEY & CARLISLE TO SETTLE RAILWAY 299.00 OCT 12 4 DAYS CITY BREAK YORK 245.00 OCT 14 2 DAYS BEAUTIFUL BATH WITH AFTERNOON TEA IN THE PUMP ROOM 135.00 OCT 15 5 DAYS ISLE OF WIGHT 295.00 OCT 15 5 DAYS THE AUTUMN COLOURS OF MID WALES & THE ELAN VALLEY 345.00 OCT 16 10 DAYS NORTHERN SPAIN THE CANTABRIAN COAST 645.00 OCT 19 4 DAYS A WEEKEND IN CORNWALL 199.00 OCT 19 4 DAYS BLACKPOOL ILLUMINATIONS 199.00 OCT 20 7 DAYS IRELAND KILLARNEY & RING OF KERRY (EXTRA DATE) 485.00 OCT 21 4 DAYS DISNEYLAND PARIS 199.00 OCT 21 6 DAYS THE WONDERFUL AUTUMN COLOURS OF SCOTLAND 369.00 OCT 22 5 DAYS THE AUTUMN COLOURS OF THE LAKE DISTRICT 299.00 OCT 22 5 DAYS NIDD HALL, YORKSHIRE WARNER BREAK 359.00 OCT 22 5 DAYS AUTUMN COLOURS OF SHROPSHIRE 315.00 OCT 27 2 DAYS CHOCOLATE SAFARI 99.00 OCT 27 7 DAYS GERMANY S BLACK FOREST & CHRYSANTHEMUM FESTIVAL 465.00 OCT 28 2 DAYS LONDON RAIL, SAIL & MAIL 149.00 OCT 29 5 DAYS AUTUMN COLOURS OF NORTH WALES & SNOWDONIA 295.00 NOV 04 2 DAYS LUXURY IN LONDON 109.00 NOV 05 5 DAYS HOLLY & MISTLETOE, NORTH WALES 315.00 NOV 09 4 DAYS IRISH COUNTRY MUSIC WEEKEND 269.00 NOV 09 4 DAYS GREAT YARMOUTH FESTIVE SPARKLE & THURSFORD CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR 235.00 NOV 09 4 DAYS TURKEY & TINSEL FALMOUTH 189.00 NOV 10 2 DAYS LONDON THEATRE WEEKEND 199.00 NOV 10 2 DAYS A WEEKEND IN LONDON 135.00 NOV 12 5 DAYS EASTBOURNE TURKEY & TINSEL 235.00 NOV 12 5 DAYS THE LAKE DISTRICT TURKEY & TINSEL 245.00 NOV 16 4 DAYS ISLE OF WIGHT TURKEY & TINSEL 199.00 NOV 16 4 DAYS BOURNEMOUTH TURKEY & TINSEL 199.00 NOV 16 4 DAYS GO CRACKERS IN CRICCIETH! 215.00 NOV 17 2 DAYS BLENHEIM PALACE CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL & GLOUCESTER QUAYS VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS MARKET 99.00 NOV 18 3 DAYS SWEET TEMPTATIONS 215.00 NOV 18 3 DAYS THURSFORD CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR 235.00 NOV 19 5 DAYS TURKEY & TINSEL IN SHROPSHIRE 249.00 NOV 19 5 DAYS GREAT YARMOUTH TURKEY & TINSEL & THURSFORD CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR 285.00 NOV 23 3 DAYS LUDLOW MEDIEVAL CHRISTMAS FAYRE & BATH CHRISTMAS MARKET 149.00 NOV 19 5 DAYS VALKENBURG TURKEY & TINSEL AND CHRISTMAS MARKETS 315.00 NOV 23 4 DAYS TENBY TURKEY & TINSEL 199.00 NOV 23 4 DAYS EDINBURGH CHRISTMAS MARKETS 215.00 NOV 23 4 DAYS CHRISTMAS MARKETS OF AACHEN & VALKENBURG 289.00 NOV 23 4 DAYS NEWQUAY TURKEY & TINSEL 189.00 NOV 24 2 DAYS CHRISTMAS SHOPPING WEEKEND CHELTENHAM & OXFORD 85.00 NOV 24 2 DAYS LONGLEAT S FESTIVAL OF LIGHT & SOUTHAMPTON CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL 99.00 NOV 26 5 DAYS SCARBOROUGH TURKEY & TINSEL & YORK ST NICHOLAS FAIR 225.00 NOV 26 5 DAYS TURKEY & TINSEL, ALVASTON HALL WARNER BREAK 329.00 NOV 27 3 DAYS CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS AT WADDESDON MANOR 189.00 NOV 29 2 DAYS ROYAL MARINES BAND CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR 99.00 NOV 30 4 DAYS ROCHESTER S DICKENSIAN CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL & CANTERBURY CHRISTMAS MARKET 199.00 NOV 30 3 DAYS PORTSMOUTH S VICTORIAN FESTIVAL OF CHRISTMAS 155.00 NOV 30 4 DAYS TRIER & LUXEMBOURG CHRISTMAS MARKETS 239.00 NOV 30 4 DAYS MELTON MOWBRAY S VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS FAYRE & NOTTINGHAM WINTER WONDERLAND 189.00 DEC 01 2 DAYS LONGLEAT FESTIVAL OF LIGHT & WINCHESTER CHRISTMAS MARKET 99.00 DEC 01 2 DAYS CHRISTMAS SHOPPING WEEKEND IN CALAIS 99.00 DEC 03 5 DAYS GREAT YARMOUTH TURKEY & TINSEL & THURSFORD CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR 285.00 DEC 03 5 DAYS FESTIVE BREAK, HOLME LACY, HEREFORDSHIRE, WARNER BREAK 325.00 DEC 03 5 DAYS MYSTERY TURKEY & TINSEL 189.00 DEC 05 2 DAYS CHRISTMAS IN KEW 139.00 DEC 06 6 DAYS PRAGUE CHRISTMAS MARKET 465.00 DEC 07 2 DAYS LAND AHOY! 145.00 DEC 08 2 DAYS CADBURY WORLD & BLISTS HILL VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS 99.00 DEC 08 2 DAYS LONGLEAT S FESTIVAL OF LIGHT & SOUTHAMPTON CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL 99.00 DEC 08 2 DAYS BLENHEIM PALACE CHRISTMAS LIGHTS & OXFORD CHRISTMAS MARKET 99.00 DEC 10 5 DAYS GREAT YARMOUTH TURKEY & TINSEL & THURSFORD CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR 285.00 DEC 14 2 DAYS HARRY POTTER STUDIO TOUR From 135.00 DEC 15 2 DAYS CHRISTMAS AT WINDSOR CASTLE & OXFORD CHRISTMAS MARKET 125.00 DEC 15 2 DAYS CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT, WESTMINSTER CENTRAL HALL 169.00 DEC 15 2 DAYS CHRISTMAS CAROL CONCERT WESTMINSTER CENTRAL HALL 169.00 DEC 15 2 DAYS LONGLEAT S FESTIVAL OF LIGHT & WINCHESTER CHRISTMAS MARKET 99.00 DEC 22 6 DAYS CHRISTMAS IN NORFOLK INCLUDING THURSFORD CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR 565.00 DEC 22 7 DAYS CHRISTMAS IN THE AUSTRIAN TYROL 585.00 DEC 23 5 DAYS CHRISTMAS IN MONSCHAU 495.00 DEC 23 5 DAYS CHRISTMAS IN SCOTLAND 445.00 DEC 23 5 DAYS CHRISTMAS IN THE YORKSHIRE DALES 535.00 DEC 23 5 DAYS CHRISTMAS ON THE ISLE OF WIGHT 475.00 DEC 27 4 DAYS TWIXMAS BOURNEMOUTH 195.00 DEC 29 5 DAYS SCOTTISH HOGMANAY 485.00 DEC 30 4 DAYS NEW YEAR IN BOURNEMOUTH 335.00 DEC 30 4 DAYS NEW YEAR IN WORCESTER 335.00 DEC 30 4 DAYS NEW YEAR IN KENT 335.00 2018 GREAT VALUE BREAKS FEB 26 5 DAYS EXPLORING YORKSHIRE 185.00 MAR 02 4 DAYS ENTERTAINMENT BREAK IN SOUTH WALES 145.00 MAR 02 5 DAYS THE KENT COAST & BRUGES 159.00 MAR 05 5 DAYS ENTERTAINMENT BREAK IN THE LAKE DISTRICT & YORKSHIRE DALES 189.00 MAR 05 5 DAYS EASTBOURNE & THE SUSSEX COAST 179.00 MAR 09 4 DAYS ENTERAINMENT BREAK WESTON SUPER MARE & THE MENDIP HILLS 135.00 MAR 09 4 DAYS SCENIC SHROPSHIRE & BEYOND 149.00 MAR 12 5 DAYS ISLE OF WIGHT 225.00 MAR 12 5 DAYS NORFOLK & THE BROADS 195.00 MAR 16 5 DAYS THE KENT COAST & BRUGES 159.00 MAR 19 5 DAYS ALL THINGS BRIGHTON BEAUTIFUL 189.00 MAR 19 5 DAYS EXPLORING YORKSHIRE 185.00 MAR 23 4 DAYS DELIGHTFUL DORSET & THE NEW FOREST 195.00 MAR 26 5 DAYS DERBYSHIRE DALES, PEAKS & PUDDINGS 215.00 APR 02 5 DAYS ENTERTAINMENT BREAK IN THE LAKE DISTRICT & YORKSHIRE DALES 199.00 APR 02 5 DAYS A TASTE OF FOUR COUNTIES 199.00 APR 09 5 DAYS NORFOLK & THE BROADS 205.00 OCT 15 5 DAYS BLACKPOOL ILLUMINATIONS & THE LAKE DISTRICT (SOUTHPORT) 199.00 OCT 29 5 DAYS YORK, WHITBY & SCARBOROUGH 189.00 OCT 29 5 DAYS BLACKPOOL ILLUMINATIONS & THE LAKE DISTRICT (BLACKPOOL) 189.00 NOV 05 5 DAYS THE KENT COAST & BRUGES 179.00 14 For tours in red, please see our 2018 Additions Brochure For tours in red, please see our 2018 Additions Brochure 15

NEW BROCHURE & TRANSFERS OBERAMMERGAU PASSION PLAY NOW AVAILABLE! Sunday 7th Tuesday 16th June 2020 Our brand new Additional Short Breaks and Holidays 2018 brochure is out now, featuring some wonderfuls breaks to Ireland, Bournemouth, Bruges and many more fabulous locations. 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 16 seater minibus. Please phone or email us with your requirements. 01398 341160 info@blakescoaches.co.uk 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 OBERAMMERGAU PASSION PLAY & THE AUSTRIAN TYROL 2020 The world-famous Passion Play in Oberammergau, held every ten years, is due to be performed again in 2020, a tradition that spans 400 years. YOUR HOTELS Each hotel will be of at least 3* standard, with en-suite facilities, TV and many other features. We will confirm all details and locations in due course. ITINERARY SUNDAY After an early departure, we make our way to our overnight hotel, via ferry. MONDAY We continue our journey to our hotel in the Austrian Tyrol. TUESDAY FRIDAY Each day we will tour the beautiful Tyrol area of Austria, with breath-taking scenery, spectacular views, and pretty villages nestled between the Tyrolean mountains. We have also included a boat trip and train rides around the picturesque Ziller Valley region. SATURDAY Today, we travel to Oberammergau, via more spectacular scenery. SUNDAY The highlight of our tour, we travel to the theatre where lunch will be provided before you settle down for the start of the Passion Play early afternoon. During a 3-hour interval, a hot dinner will be served, followed by the second half of the Passion Play, PRICE INCLUDES: n 9 Nights Dinner, Bed & Breakfast n Top priced Passion Play ticket...category 1 n Train and Boat Rides in the Austrian Tyrol n Lunch & evening meal in Oberammergau n Ferry crossings & all coach travel TOUR PRICE 1575 10 DAYS finishing approx 10.30pm. You may like to take a cushion & coat to keep warm. MONDAY We begin our journey home and travel to our overnight hotel. TUESDAY We complete our journey home, via a ferry crossing, arriving mid-late evening. SUPPLEMENTS: Single supplement 275.00 Travel insurance please ask for details 16 17

DEPARTURE POINTS WHERE & HOW TO BOOK BIDEFORD BARNSTAPLE SOUTH MOLTON KNOWSTONE TIVERTON M5 JUNCTION 27 ROCKWELL GREEN WELLINGTON TAUNTON M5 JUNCTION 25 Kingsley Statue Railway Station The Square Picnic Area, Knowstone Side Bus Station, Phoenix Lane Costa Coffee/Shell Garage Barleymow Bus Stop 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 ROCKWELL GREEN 06.45 07.45 08.45 09.45 10.45 11.45 CASTLE GREEN 07.10 08.10 09.10 10.10 11.10 12.10 M5 JUNCTION 25 07.20 08.20 09.20 10.20 11.20 12.20 PLEASE NOTE ROCKWELL GREEN, 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