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Welcome... Welcome to Mortons Day Excursion Brochure for 2018. We hope you will enjoy the many new days out together with those established favourites. Our PRICEBUSTER range has been retained and enhanced with all seats at just 15! Many of our customers enquire about travel times as they are meeting friends or relatives at the destination, or wish to know approximately what time they will be back in the local area. Therefore, as a guide, these are now detailed inside. The time given is from the final pick up point to the destination, or from the destination to the first drop off point. We usually depart for home between 16:30 and 17:00. On certain journeys these take into account a short comfort stop. Our friends at Shopmobility will continue to manage all bookings on our behalf. They are now able to process all forms of payment, including credit and debit cards. We would like to confirm that we can accommodate small travel scooters, by prior arrangement. You should make this request known at the time of booking. Each year we have an intake of new vehicles and 2018 is no exception. Many excursions will now be operated by coaches that feature free high speed Wi-Fi and USB charging ports for your mobile phone. They also boast the very latest Euro 6 Ultra Low Emission Engines. Please remember that you can hire our vehicles for any occasion; they range from 8-100 seats. Our mission is to continue to offer great days out, which are value for money, driven by the best drivers, using modern luxury coaches. Enjoy the journey Welcome Aboard!
May 2018 The Elan Valley We travel to Mid-Wales and spend the day touring the Elan Valley, sometimes described as the Welsh Lake District. It s simply stunning! Stops will be made along the way. Saturday 19th May Route X Adult & OAP 29.00 Child 20.00 Journey time 4 hours Portsmouth and Southsea Join us for a visit to the seaside. Our coach can either set you down in Portsmouth for the Spinnaker Tower, Historic Dockyard & Gunwharf Quays Shopping Centre or Southsea for the D-Day Museum, seafront and piers. (Admissions NOT included) Tuesday 29th May Route C Adult & OAP 15.00 Child 7.50 Journey time 1 hour RHS Garden Wisley or Brooklands Museum Wisley is the historic home of the RHS and houses one of the largest plant collections in the world. Whatever the season there is something for everyone, including the stunning Glasshouse. Alternatively, approximately 15 minutes away is the Brooklands Museum; the birthplace of British Motorsport, Aviation and the home of Concorde. Also incorporated onsite is the London Bus Museum. (Admissions NOT included) Thursday 31st May Route C Adult & OAP 15.00 Child 7.50 Journey time 1 hour June 2018 Bournemouth An early summer visit to Bournemouth with its award winning sandy beaches, gardens and attractions. Saturday 2nd June Route C Adult & OAP 15.00 Child 7.50 Journey time 1¼ hours
June 2018 Father s Day at The Transport Museum, Coventry The museum is located within Coventry City Centre as this area was previously the centre of the British car industry. The collection is acknowledged as one of the finest in the world and the largest in public ownership. Exhibits include cars, commercial vehicles, cycles and motorcycles. In addition, there is an extensive collection of automobilia, books and photographs. A short walk away is the modern shopping area and Coventry Cathedral. There are the remains of the original medieval building which was virtually destroyed during WW2 and it s magnificent replacement consecrated by the Queen in 1962. (Admission to the Transport Museum is free) Sunday 17th June Route A Adult & OAP 15.00 Child 7.50 Journey time 2¼ hours Southend-on-Sea A visit to Southend-on-Sea with its beach and seaside attractions. The resort is most noted for having the world s longest pleasure pier, extending over 1.3 miles into the Thames Estuary. Saturday 30th June Route C Adult & OAP 22.50 Child 14.50 Journey time 2½ hours July 2018 The Peak District We make an early start for our journey to Derbyshire. Our lunch stop will be in the spa town of Buxton renowned for its geothermal spring, Georgian Crescent, Opera House, Pavilion and Landscaped Gardens. We then take a drive through the stunning Peak District National Park. We will pause in the village of Eyam noted for isolating itself and the community when the plague was discovered here. Our afternoon tea stop will be in the delightful town of Bakewell famous for its pudding. Saturday 14th July Route X Adult & OAP 29.50 Child 20.00 Journey time 4 hours
July 2018 Dorchester Market and Poole Quay We make our way down to the county of Dorset and to Dorchester for its Wednesday market. There are over 500 stalls selling a vast variety of products, ranging from local produce, second hand bric-a-brac and antiques. On the route home we will spend an hour or two at Poole Quay with its cafes, shops and beautiful views of the harbour. Wednesday 25th July Route C Adult & OAP 21.50 Child 14.50 Journey time 2 hours Warwick Castle or Stratford-Upon-Avon Visit Warwick Castle and you will see history come alive and be surrounded by magic, myth and adventure. Explore the medieval towers and ramparts, the dungeon, the mighty trebuchet, get lost in the maze, see the spectacular birds of prey show or perhaps simply relax in the gardens designed by Capability Brown. Alternatively, stay on board our coach for the short ride onto Stratford-Upon-Avon. Famous for being Shakespeare s birthplace there are various associated attractions plus the riverside, shops and eateries. (Admissions NOT included) Thursday 26th July Route A Adult & OAP 15.00 Child 7.50 Journey time 2 hours Brighton A summer excursion to Brighton with its beach, pier, pavilion, shopping and now the world s tallest moving observation tower. Saturday 28th July Route C Adult & OAP 22.00 Child 15.00 Journey time 2 hours Moreton-in-Marsh Market and Bourton-on-the-Water A visit to the Cotswolds, firstly stopping at Moreton-in-Marsh for the celebrated weekly market. In the afternoon we take a short drive to the idyllic Bourton-on-the-Water with its river, shops and cafes. Tuesday 31st July Route A Adult & OAP 22.00 Child 15.00 Journey time 1¾ hours
August 2018 Swanage To the beautiful Purbeck area of Dorset and the seaside town of Swanage. This popular resort boasts a fine sandy beach, numerous eateries and a steam railway. Thursday 2nd August Route C Adult & OAP 22.00 Child 14.50 Journey time 2 hours London s Southbank and Imperial War Museum We will take you directly to the South Bank area, for attractions such as The London Eye, London Aquarium, London Dungeon and Lambeth Palace. For those still on board the Imperial War Museum is just a short drive away. (Admissions NOT included) Tuesday 7th August Route C Adult & OAP 15.00 Child 7.50 Journey time 1½ hours Bletchley Park (The Imitation Game) or Milton Keynes Shopping Bletchley Park, once the top secret home of the WW2 Codebreakers is now a vibrant heritage attraction. See their original huts and learn how mathematicians and cryptographers such as Alan Turing helped win WW2 by breaking the Nazi Enigma codes and pioneering our computer age. Alternatively our coach will continue on the short distance into Milton Keynes where the Centre MK offers excellent shopping, leisure and family entertainment all under one roof. Incidentally, Milton Keynes is unique in being the only city in the country to be constructed in grids and blocks resembling the USA. Thursday 9th August Route A Adult & OAP 15.00 Child 7.50 Journey time 2 hours Weston-Super-Mare To the Somerset seaside resort of Weston-Super-Mare. Located on the Bristol Channel it is renowned for its long sandy beach and its famous donkeys. Its promenade and its pier have recently seen extensive renovation. Saturday 11th August Route A Adult & OAP 21.50 Child 14.50 Journey time 2¼ hours
August 2018 Abergavenny on Market Day and the Wye Valley We travel directly to Wales and to the border town of Abergavenny. The Tuesday market is well known as one of the major markets in Wales. Visitors come from far and wide to enjoy the traditional indoor and outdoor market with well over 200 stalls. We journey home by way of the Wye Valley. Tuesday 14th August Route A Adult & OAP 21.50 Child 14.50 Journey time 2¼ hours Bath Why not join us for a summer visit to Bath and witness its beautiful Georgian architecture in the glorious sunlight. Museums include the famous Roman Baths, Pump Rooms, Abbey and the Fashion Museum. (Admissions NOT included) Thursday 16th August Route C Adult & OAP 15.00 Child 7.50 Journey time 1¾ hours Oxford or Blenheim Palace We travel north to the dreaming spires of Oxford. Here you can follow in the footsteps of Inspector Morse and more recently Lewis through the historic Colleges, its buildings, greens and passage ways. Perhaps visit one of the museums such as the Ashmolean, the world s first university museum housing half a million years of art and archaeology; the Pitt Rivers Museum with its vast anthropological collection; or maybe the Museum of Natural History displaying many of the university s life, earth and archival collections. Alternatively, our coach will continue the short distance onto Blenheim Palace, home to the Duke of Marlborough and birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill. There will be plenty of time to tour the house and its extensive grounds designed by Capability Brown. Children will especially enjoy the miniature railway and maze. (Admissions NOT included) Tuesday 21st August Route A Adult & OAP 15.00 Child 7.50 Journey time 1¼ hours
August 2018 Weymouth Another visit to the resort of Weymouth with one of the finest Sandy Beaches in the country. Thursday 23rd August Route C Adult & OAP 22.00 Child 14.50 Journey time 2¾ hours Ramsgate and Sandwich Ramsgate is situated in the district of Thanet in East Kent. Its popularity as a resort grew in the 19th century and is still famed for its long sandy beach, seaside attractions and busy port. We also spend time in nearby Sandwich, one of the best preserved medieval towns in the country. Within its walls can be found many period houses, some with their characteristic Kent Peg roofs. Sandwich was once a busy Cinque Port but now lies two miles from the sea. The town s street plan has changed little since the Domesday Book. Saturday 25th August Route C Adult & OAP 23.50 Child 15.00 Journey time 2¾ hours Madame Tussauds/Regents Park/ London Zoo/Camden Market Our coach will first set down outside Madame Tussauds before continuing onto Regents Park for London Zoo, then finally Camden Town famed for its market, a warren of fashion and curiosities by the Regent s Canal. Take your pick of which destinations (Admissions NOT included) Tuesday 28th August Route A Adult & OAP 15.00 Child 7.50 Journey time 1½ hours Bournemouth Air Show Enjoy this magnificent free air show set against the backdrop of Bournemouth s award winning beaches and gardens. There are also sea displays and live entertainment. Thursday 30th August Route C Adult & OAP 15.00 Child 7.50 Journey time 1¼ hours
September 2018 Sidmouth We spend the day at this genteel East Devon resort with its promenade, shops, gardens and distinct red sandstone cliffs. Saturday 8th September Route C Adult & OAP 24.00 Child 16.00 Journey time 3 hours Isle of Wight We travel to Southampton for the short cruise across the Solent to East Cowes. Listen to an informative commentary as we tour the island with stops included for lunch and afternoon tea. (Includes Ferry) Saturday 22nd September Route C Adult & OAP 34.00 Child 22.50 Journey time 1 ¾ hours October 2018 Hereford and the Malvern Hills We travel directly via motorways and main roads to reach the attractive City of Hereford. Its Cathedral dates from 1079 and is home to the Mappa Mundi, a map of the known world from the 13th century. The city also possesses a number of interesting museums, including one dedicated to the local cider making industry. Later in the afternoon we take a scenic drive back though the Malvern Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with spectacular views over both Herefordshire and Worcestershire. We will stop for refreshment in the spa town of Great Malvern before continuing on our journey home. Saturday 6th October Route A Adult & OAP 22.50 Child 15.00 Journey time 2¾ hours
October 2018 Blackpool Illuminations After an early start we arrive in Blackpool around noon. There will be ample free time to shop, eat and explore the many attractions this popular seaside resort has to offer. After dark you will re-join our coach for a tour of the famous illuminations, an annual lights festival held in the town since 1879. Afterwards, we head for home, arriving back in the local area in the early hours. (A single deck coach with on-board toilet/washroom is guaranteed on this departure) Saturday 20th October Route X Adult & OAP 49.00 Child 33.00 Journey time 5 hours City of Gloucester and Autumnal drive through the Forest of Dean Gloucester has something for everyone. If you are an ardent shopper then the Gloucester Quays Outlet Centre boasts an outstanding mix of high street and designer labels at up to 70% off recommended retail prices. The city s main shopping centre is also just a short walk away. Next to Gloucester Quays is the historic docks, an original Victorian port. There are many original warehouses which have found other uses including The National Waterways Museum and the Soldiers of Gloucestershire Museum. There are also a number of waterside cafes and restaurants. Later in the day we take a scenic drive through the nearby Forest of Dean to witness some of the season s most vibrant colours. Tuesday 23rd October Route A Adult & OAP 22.00 Child 14.50 Journey time 2¼ hours Romford Market & Museum of London Docklands Our morning is spent in East London at the historic and renowned Romford Market. There has been a market here for over 600 years, selling everything from foods and fashion to antiques and collectables. In the afternoon we visit the Museum of London Docklands which charts the history of the River Thames and the growth of the East End area of the City. Wednesday 24th October Route C Adult & OAP 15.00 Child 7.50 Journey time 2 hours
November 2018 City of Lichfield and the National Memorial Arboritem The National Memorial Arboretum is an evolving, maturing woodland landscape featuring 30,000 trees and a collection of over 300 memorials. The 150-acre site is a living, growing tribute to those who have served and continue to serve our country. The new remembrance centre offers exhibition galleries and a larger restaurant and shop. On the way home we stop for tea in the historic City of Lichfield, which can claim over 230 listed buildings and is most noted for its three spired medieval cathedral. Saturday 3rd November Route A Adult & OAP 22.50 Child 15.00 Journey time 2 ½ hours London Christmas Shopping and Lights Arriving in London around lunchtime, you will have the afternoon to accomplish some Christmas shopping before rejoining the coach for a tour of the lights. Saturday 17th November Route B Adult & OAP 15.00 Child 7.50 Journey time 2 hours Birmingham: Frankfurt Christmas Market, Christmas Craft Market & Bull Ring Shopping We travel to the West Midlands and England s second city. Birmingham is a shopper s utopia. From the extensive rebuilt Bullring with Harvey Nichols and Selfridges, to the Pavilions and upcoming Grand Central District there is something to suit everyone s budget. Its Christmas time and Birmingham plays host to the largest Christmas market in Britain with over 180 stalls and live music adding to the atmosphere. Additionally Birmingham has much to occupy the tourist with its museums, galleries and Jewellery Quarter where hundreds of talented crafts people still create much of our nation s jewellery. Saturday 24th November Route A Adult & OAP 22.50 Child 15.00 Journey time 2 ½ hours
December 2018 Lakeside Christmas Shopping Join us for a trip to one of Europe s largest covered shopping centres Lakeside at Thurrock. Here you will have a chance to do your Christmas bargain hunting all under one roof! Saturday 1st December Route C Adult & OAP 15.00 Child 7.50 Journey time 1¾ hours Worcester Christmas Fayre This Victorian themed market sees hundreds of stalls fill the historic streets with the sounds, smell and colours of Christmas. There is also Victorian themed entertainment in the form of a carousel, music and carol singing. The City also boasts a modern shopping area and many independent and boutique shops. Sunday 2nd December Route A Adult & OAP 21.00 Child 14.00 Journey time 2¼ hours Bath Christmas Market The Georgian city of Bath is the backdrop to this renowned Christmas Market. The area surrounding the Abbey and Roman Baths is transformed into an enchanting shopper s paradise with over 140 stalls selling food, arts and crafts and so much more. Saturday 8th December Route C Adult & OAP 22.00 Child 14.50 Journey time 2 hours Shopping & Winter Wonderland Hyde Park Our coach will take you directly to Winter Wonderland, Hyde Park. Attractions include Santa and his train, a circus, observation wheel, thrilling rides and a Christmas market. Being in Central London you are only a short walk from Oxford Street and the many other attractions the city has to offer. (Admissions Not Included) Saturday 15th December Route C Adult & OAP 15.00 Child 7.50 Journey time 1½ hours
Luxury Coach Charter Corporate Charter School Outings Day Trips Theatre Trips Airport Transfers Weddings Extended European Tours Long and Short Term Contracts Proms Race Meetings We are able to provide coaches to suit all occasions including; day trips, weddings and group trips to the theatre. Mortons Travel Ltd offer private hire services to suit your individual travel needs. We provide executive coaches that can be chartered to take you to any destination in mainland Europe. Contact: 01256 889082 email: enquiries@mortonstravel.com
How to book a Day Excursion Shopmobility Church Street Basingstoke RG21 7QQ cash, cheque or card Tel: 01256 350142 01256 476066 Pick-up Routes and Times Pick-up Points READ DOWN READ UP Route Route Route Route A B C X Leisure Park Coach Bay outside The Aquadrome 07.35 09.05 08.25 South Ham Buckland Avenue, opposite the shops 07.40 09.10 08.20 Brighton Hill Bus Stop, opposite Asda 07.45 09.15 08.15 Basingstoke Railway Station Bus Stops 07.55 09.25 08.05 06.15 opposite station closest to convenience store Oakridge Vivian Road, Bus Stop 08.00 09.30 08.00 Chineham Shopping Centre The Bus Stand 08.05 09.35 07.55 Bramley Railway Station Bus Stop 08.15 09.45 07.45 Tadley Mulfords Hill Bus Stop, New Road Roundabout 08.23 09.53 07.37 06.00 Tadley Mulfords Hill Shops, Bus Stop 08.25 09.55 07.35 Tadley Burnham Road, Bus Stop 08.30 10.00 07.30
Terms and Conditions for Day Excursions 1. Smoking & Alcohol Smoking & the consumption of alcohol on board our vehicles is strictly forbidden. Alcohol illness within the vehicle will result in a minimum charge of 100, payable to the driver on the day. 2. Complaints Should you have any problem or complaint, it is essential that you notify the driver immediately. If you then remain of the opinion it has not been dealt with satisfactorily, you should notify our office within 7 days of the date of your excursion. 3. Conveyance of Animals No animals (other than assistance, hearing and guide dogs notified to Mortons Travel Ltd in advance) may be carried on any vehicle without prior written agreement from the company. 4. Seating At the time of booking a seat number will be allocated which is clearly stated on the ticket issued. Unless otherwise agreed with the company this must be the seat occupied on the date of travel. Seating positions can vary and could be amended due to a vehicle substitution, therefore they cannot be guaranteed. 5. Operational Changes Advertised itineraries may vary owing to traffic conditions and drivers permitted working hours. 6. Mobility Scooters and Wheelchairs Small travel scooters can be accommodated by prior arrangement. You should make this request known at the time of booking. The carriage of collapsible wheelchairs is also acceptable if notified to the company prior to the date of travel. 7. Booking & Payment Full payment for any trip must be made at the time of booking. Cash payments on the the day are not accepted unless agreed with Mortons Travel Ltd in advance. 8. Prices When Child prices are quoted these are applicable for children aged between 0 and 15 inclusive. 9. Luggage The carriage of luggage is entirely at owners risk. Mortons Travel Ltd will not be responsible for any damage to, or loss of, personal property carried within the luggage or passenger area. 10. Coach Depot Parking Parking of passenger s vehicles travelling on day excursions cannot be accommodated at the company s depot. 11. Cancellation by You Due to the administration costs incurred we have had to take the regrettable decision to introduce a NO REFUND policy on all of our excursion departures. Full payment must be made at the time of booking. If you decide to cancel a trip we will no longer be able to reimburse any monies paid. We apologise for any inconvenience this necessary decision will cause. Should you be unable to travel on a particular trip you may allow another person to travel using your ticket on the same excursion, providing they board at the same point. Tickets are not transferable from one excursion to another. 12. Cancellation by Us Due to operational reasons we reserve the right to cancel or amend any trip at short notice. In the event of cancellation by us a full refund or credit note will be given by the company. If a third party cancels an event or service we reserve the right to retain 5 from your booking costs for administration. Any member of our team reserves the right to refuse travel to any passenger whom they do not see fit, or may cause upset or offence to other passengers. This clause is without prejudice.
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