Days Out

Duxford Air Show

Sunday, 05 September 2010
Duxford is Europe’s premier aviation museum - as well as having one of the finest collections of tanks, military vehicles and naval exhibits in the country. Come fly with us on this remarkable day out when some of the most popular aircraft in history take to the air, and enjoy the spectacular aerial displays, interactive exhibits, watch restoration work in progress and look round the planes at this 92nd annual Air Show. Highly recommended by those who went last year as this is a very special year for historic aviation, Duxford commemorates the 70th anniversary of The Battle of Britain as part of its 2010 event season. This defining moment in the Second World War also confirmed Duxford’s role as a fighter station at the very core of British aerial warfare. A superb day out for all. Coach ticket includes admission.

Itinerary: Arrive Duxford 12.30pm, approximate time at venue 5 hours, depart Duxford for return journey 5.30pm, arrive Brighton 8.30pm

Departure Code: D
Price: Adult £37.00, Child £30.00, OAP £34.00

Jane Austen House & The Vyne House

Tuesday, 07 September 2010
Firstly we travel to the House of Jane Austen, one of the most popular and important novelists that England has ever produced. The 17th century house at Chawton is where she spent the last eight years of her life. It is of international importance as the place where she did the majority of her mature writing, but at the same time retains the charm of a village home. You will have over 2 hours here before you rejoin the coach for a short journey to The Vyne House. Originally built as a great Tudor ‘power house’, The Vyne was visited by King Henry VIII on at least three occasions and was later home to the Chute family for more than 350 years. Dramatic improvements and changes over the centuries have made The Vyne a fascinating microcosm of changing fads and fashions over five centuries. The house is filled with the original family collection – an eclectic mix of fine furniture, portraits, textiles and sculpture. The attractive gardens and grounds feature an ornamental lake, one of the earliest summerhouses in England and woodland walks. A flourishing wetlands area, with bird hide, attracts a wide diversity of wildlife. Refreshment can be taken at the Brewhouse adjacent to the house or the Kiosk in the tea-garden. Coach ticket includes admission to both venues.
NT Members must book via telephone (01273 886200) or at one of our travel shops.

Itinerary: Arrive at Jane Austen’s house 11.00am, depart 1.00pm and arrive The Vyne House 1.30pm, depart The Vyne House at 4.30pm, arrive Brighton 6.30pm

Departure Code: V
Price: Adult £33.00, Child £27.00, OAP £32.00

Bruges (Belgium) via Ferry

Thursday, 09 September 2010
Bruges, also known as “The Venice of The North” boasts some amazing Flemish architecture, winding cobbled streets and fantastic squares. We give you the opportunity to admire Bruges’ architectural and artistic treasures from the past, with plenty of time to shop for your Belgian chocolate, waffles, beer and other goods. Walk along the maze of winding cobbled alleys, take a horse-drawn carriage ride (look out for the horse fountain) or enjoy a different perspective by taking a canal boat ride around its virtually unspoilt backwaters and romantic canals, and you might imagine yourself transported back to medieval times within this beautiful historic city, before it is time to come home.

Itinerary: Arrive Bruges 1.00pm (Belgian time), approximate time at venue 5 hours, depart Bruges for return journey 6.00pm (Belgian time), arrive Brighton 11.30pm (English time)

Departure Code: A
Price: Adult £33.00, Child £28.00, OAP £31.00

Wakehurst Place

Sunday, 12 September 2010
Keen gardeners will find much of interest at Wakehurst Place, a globally important site for plant conservation and research, set in the beautiful High Weald of Sussex and managed by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Wakehurst Place is internationally renowned for its combination of formal botanic gardens, wonderful views across the woodland and lakes, extensive tree collections and its vital plant conservation work. The planting styles range from formal walled gardens, through expansive specimen beds, to waterside and bog gardens. Visit the Millennium Seed Bank where more than a billion seeds have been collected so far for future preservation. See this vital project in action at the laboratory viewing area and interactive, touch-screen exhibition. After exploring the wider estate with walks through the Loder Valley nature reserve, wetlands conservation area and sweeping woodland valleys, no doubt you will have worked up an appetite for lunch, refreshments or simply a cream tea in the licensed Stables & Tack Room Restaurant adjacent to house, or the Seed Café at the Visitor Centre. Coach ticket includes admission.
NT Members must book via telephone (01273 886200) or at one of our travel shops.

Itinerary: Arrive Wakehurst Place 12.00pm, approximate time at venue 5 hours, depart Wakehurst Place for return journey 5.00pm, arrive Brighton 6.30pm

Departure Code: E
Price: Adult £25.00, Child £21.00, OAP £24.00

Scotney Castle & Royal Tunbridge Wells

Wednesday, 15 September 2010
A winning combination of outstanding natural beauty and bustling Georgian splendour make this a day for lovers of style and romantic scenery in the Garden of England.
Scotney Castle is a National Trust owned country estate in the valley of the River Bewl near Lamberhurst, and has been designated one of the “Seven Wonders of the Weald”. The ruins of the 14th century medieval moated manor house rise up romantically from an island in the lake, surrounded by sloping, wooded gardens created in the “Picturesque” style with fine collections of rhododendrons, azaleas, wisteria and roses. Snacks, lunches and light refreshments can be purchased at the tea room. After the delights of the Castle, a short coach ride to Royal Tunbridge Wells for the afternoon gives you the opportunity to admire the architecture, browse amongst the unusual shops, take the waters, and enjoy a cream tea on the historic Pantiles.
Coach ticket includes admission to Scotney Castle.
NT Members must book via telephone (01273 886200) or at one of our travel shops.

Itinerary: Arrive Scotney Castle 10.30am,depart Scotney Castle to arrive Tunbridge Wells 2.30pm, leave Tunbridge Wells for return journey 5.00pm, arrive Brighton 6.30pm

Departure Code: D
Price: Adult £28.00, Child £25.00, OAP £26.00

Guildford River Trip

Thursday, 16 September 2010
Take a leisurely lunchtime cruise down the River Wey on the “Alfred Leroy” with a ploughman’s lunch (including coffee or tea) and an on-board bar offering you a modest selection of alcoholic and soft drinks, with table service. Relax and take in the beautiful views of Guildford town and Castle Keep as the Alfred Leroy takes you southwards, enjoying the most beautiful and peaceful stretch of the River Wey and Godalming Navigation, passing through Saint Catherine’s Lock, before turning at a winding hole for the return journey to Guildford. There will be time to explore Guildford after the river trip before the return coach journey.
Coach ticket includes cruise and lunch.

Itinerary: Arrive Guildford 11.30am, approximate time on Boat 12.00pm-2.00pm, Guildford free time 2½ hours, depart Guildford for return journey 4.30pm, arrive Brighton 6.00pm

Departure Code: Y
Price: Adult £31.00, Child £26.00, OAP £29.00

Isle of Wight Tour & Buffet

Tuesday, 21 September 2010
Take a ferry trip across to the Isle of Wight stopping for a delicious buffet lunch at the God’s Providence House, one of the architectural treasures of the ancient Borough of Newport, and a traditional English Tearoom & Licensed Restaurant. The buffet from past experience is plentiful, so there should be no need for further refreshment. You rejoin the coach for an afternoon tour of the island (the driver will advise further) and then the ferry home. Coach ticket includes two-course buffet lunch and afternoon tour.

Itinerary: Arrive Newport IOW for Lunch 12.00pm, depart Newport IOW for tour of Island 2.30pm, duration of tour approximately 3 ½ hours, depart Isle of Wight for return journey 6.00pm, arrive Brighton 8.30pm

Departure Code: V
Price: Adult £37.00, Child £33.00, OAP £36.00

Mystery Tour

Thursday, 23 September 2010
It’s an old fashioned Mystery Tour so you can sit back and let the driver just take you away. Board the coach for a mysterious ride out and about the Sussex countryside, where there is time for two coffee stops. Each trip will have a different destination; the route may be North, East or West and will last approximately 6 hours.

Itinerary: Approximate time of Mystery Tour 6 hours, arrive Brighton 6pm

Departure Code: E
Price: Adult £16.00, Child £13.00, OAP £15.00

Romford Market

Friday, 24 September 2010
Romford Market is an open market with some 270 stalls. Its history dates back over 750 years where the market originated as a sheep market in 1247. Under its Royal Charter, granted by King Henry III, no other market is permitted to set up within a day’s sheep drive (six miles) of Romford. Today the market continues to thrive and is considered to be one of the largest and best street markets in the South East.

Itinerary: Arrive Romford 1.00pm, approximate time at venue 4 hours, depart Romford for return journey 5.00pm, arrive Brighton 7.00pm

Departure Code: E
Price: Adult £19.00, Child £16.00, OAP £18.00

High Beeches, Handcross. West Sussex

Sunday, 26 September 2010
At the request of many of our regular Days Out passengers, we have chosen spring and autumn to savour the 27 acres of magnificent woodland and water gardens, full of rare, exotic and unusual plants, RHS award winning plants, a botanical treasure trove, and one of the great gardens of Sussex. Keen gardeners will delight in the specimens from many parts of the world, supreme examples of their type, discovered by some of the most famous plant hunters in history, selected for exceptional foliage, flowering, colour and perfume, the ultimate in wild gardening, historically important and rare species. The National Collection of Stewartia Trees and the best natural wildflower meadow in Sussex are the heart of High Beeches. Coach ticket includes admission.
NT Members must book via telephone (01273 886200) or at one of our travel shops.

Itinerary: Arrive High Beeches 11.30am, approximate time at venue 5 hours, depart High Beeches for return journey 4.30pm, arrive Brighton 6.00pm

Departure Code: E
Price: Adult £23.00, Child £18.00, OAP £22.00

Cherkley Court & Gardens CANCELLED

Tuesday, 28 September 2010
Due to unforseen circumstances, the Beaverbrook Foundation, owners of Cherkley Court, have reluctantly decided that the gardens will not be open to the public in 2010
Departure Code:
Price: Adult £, Child £, OAP £

Red House & Hall Place

Thursday, 30 September 2010
The Red House, situated in the heart of Bexley, designed by William Morris (artist, craftsman and philosopher) and his architect friend Philip Webb in 1859, is a seminal Arts and Crafts building of enormous international significance. Strongly influenced by medieval Gothic architecture, the warm red bricks of the exterior walls and steep red tiled roof give it its name. Inside some fixed items of furniture designed by Morris and Webb remain along with wall paintings and stained glass by Edward Burne-Jones. The peaceful garden once said to ‘clothe the house’ now provides a pleasant oasis in a suburban environment. A tea-room serves light refreshments and there is a gift shop. We rejoin the coach for the short journey to Hall Place a fine Grade 1 listed country house built in 1537 for Sir John Champneys, a wealthy merchant and former Lord Mayor of London. As well as the fine Tudor Mansion you can see the new visitor centre and stroll around the 65 hectares of magnificent formal gardens and landscaped parkland. Refreshment can be taken at the Riverside Tea Room which offers light lunches and afternoon tea, including fabulous homemade cakes and freshly made sandwiches. The tea room overlooks the River Cray to the park land beyond, with a terrace for sitting outside on sunny days.
Coach ticket includes admission to both venues.
NT Members must book via telephone (01273 886200) or at one of our travel shops.

Itinerary: Arrive Red House 10.30am, depart 1.30pm and arrive Hall Place 2.00pm, depart Hall Place 4.30pm, arrive Brighton 7.00pm

Departure Code: C
Price: Adult £30.00, Child £24.00, OAP £29.00

St Omer & La Coupole (France) via Ferry

Tuesday, 05 October 2010
A continental excursion with a difference. Situated in the Pas-de-Calais, 5 km from the town of Saint Omer, La Coupole is a gigantic underground bunker designed by the Nazis in 1943-1944 to store, prepare and launch the V2 rockets. The first missiles to reach the stratosphere, this was the secret weapon that Hitler was counting on to destroy London and reverse the course of the war. Rehabilitated as a History and Remembrance Centre, La Coupole reveals, in an impressive setting, the challenges of total war and the stages in the conquest of space which paradoxically resulted from the V2 technology. The Centre also expands on the theme of the German occupation from 1940 to 1945 in the Nord Pas-de-Calais, one of the hardest hit regions during the “dark years”. Numerous audio-visual documentaries will enable you to explore these two major themes in the collective European memory at your own pace, thanks to infrared audio-guide headsets. We break the return journey with a stop in Saint Omer, which in the 13th Century was as prosperous as Bruges, another medieval town surrounded by water. The beautiful Notre Dame Cathedral took three centuries to complete and is widely recognised as the most beautiful intact vestige of gothic architecture to be found north of Paris, housing a famous Rubens painting of Christ being removed from the cross as well as an incredible astrological clock, said to be one of the oldest clocks in France, dating from 1558, and showing days, months, signs of the Zodiac and, of course, the time. Coach ticket includes admission to La Coupole.

Itinerary: Arrive La Coupole 12.30pm (French time), approximate time in La Coupole 2 hours, leave La Coupole 2.30pm arrive Saint Omer 2.45pm, depart Saint Omer 6.00pm (French time), arrive Brighton 11.30pm (English time)

Departure Code: A
Price: Adult £35.00*, Child £33.00*, OAP £34.00* (*includes early booking discount)

IKEA & Chinese Wing Yip

Thursday, 07 October 2010
The Swedish retailer IKEA offers a huge range of low-price quality and design products. We travel to their Croydon superstore, where you will have 3½ hours to browse, shop and sample their famous Swedish meatballs in the on-site restaurant. Remember there is plenty of room for your purchases in the ample luggage compartments under the coach. On the journey home we stop off at the Wing Yip Centre on Purley Way, a complex that includes restaurants, a bakery, gift shop and a huge Chinese supermarket packed with Asian groceries and other authentic products. If you like Chinese cuisine, make the most of this opportunity to purchase both pre-prepared items and all those hard to find oriental ingredients to try at home. Make sure you visit the Tai Pan Bakery for a wide variety of tasty buns and cakes to be taken home or enjoyed on site with a coffee.

Itinerary: Arrive IKEA store 12.00pm, depart IKEA store for Chinese Wing Yip 3.30pm, arrive Chinese Wing Yip 3.45pm, depart Chinese Wing Yip for return journey 5.00pm, arrive Brighton 6.30pm

Departure Code: E
Price: Adult £15.00*, Child £14.00*, OAP £14.00* (*includes early booking discount)

Squerryes Court

Sunday, 10 October 2010
The little-known Squerryes Court is a beautiful privately-owned 17th century manor house near Westerham, Kent, set in 20 acres of attractive and historic gardens which include a lake, restored parterres and an 18th century dovecote. The house contains a fine collection of Old Master paintings, furniture, porcelain and tapestries, all acquired or commissioned by the family in the 18th century. General Wolfe of Quebec was a friend of the family and there are many items connected with him in the Wolfe Room. The formal gardens offer attractive planting for colour and interest throughout the year. Whilst the garden and lake were altered considerably in the middle of the 18th century, the bones of the old formal garden can still be seen. Following the Great Storm of October 1987, hedges, avenues and parterres have been re-planted in the style of the original garden. The latest restoration project is woodland walks in the wild garden. You will be taken on a guided tour of the house with ample time to stroll around the gardens. Refreshments are available on site.
Coach ticket includes admission and guided tour.

Itinerary: Arrive Squerryes Court 12.00pm, approximate time at venue 4½ hours, depart Squerryes Court for return journey 4.30pm, arrive Brighton 6.00pm

Departure Code: E
Price: Adult £24.00*, Child £21.00*, OAP £23.00* (*includes early booking discount)

Poppy Factory Richmond AM TOUR

Tuesday, 12 October 2010
The origins of the Royal British Legion Poppy Factory go back to 1922 when Major George Howson MC, a young infantry officer and engineer who served on the Western Front in the First World War, founded the Disabled Society to help disabled ex-Service men and women. Howson suggested to the British Legion that Society members should make poppies, and the artificial flowers were designed so that someone who had lost the use of a hand could assemble them. Each year 36 million Remembrance poppies, over 100,000 wreaths and 80,000 remembrance crosses are made at the Poppy Factory by a team of 50 people, who work all year round. They also make the wreaths laid by Her Majesty the Queen and other members of the Royal family. The guided tour of the working factory shows poppy and wreath making and includes a talk. We allow time in Kingston for lunch either before or after the tour (see itinerary below). We are limited to 42 passengers per coach for this trip. Coach ticket includes place on pre-booked tour.

Itinerary: AM TOUR Arrive Poppy Factory 10.15am, approximate time of tour 10.30pm-12.00pm, depart Poppy Factory for Kingston for free time 1.00pm, depart Kingston 4.00pm, arrive Brighton 6.00pm

Departure Code: C
Price: Adult £17.00*, Child £15.00*, OAP £16.00* (*includes early booking discount)

Poppy Factory Richmond PM TOUR

Tuesday, 12 October 2010
The origins of the Royal British Legion Poppy Factory go back to 1922 when Major George Howson MC, a young infantry officer and engineer who served on the Western Front in the First World War, founded the Disabled Society to help disabled ex-Service men and women. Howson suggested to the British Legion that Society members should make poppies, and the artificial flowers were designed so that someone who had lost the use of a hand could assemble them. Each year 36 million Remembrance poppies, over 100,000 wreaths and 80,000 remembrance crosses are made at the Poppy Factory by a team of 50 people, who work all year round. They also make the wreaths laid by Her Majesty the Queen and other members of the Royal family. The guided tour of the working factory shows poppy and wreath making and includes a talk. We allow time in Kingston for lunch either before or after the tour (see itinerary below). We are limited to 42 passengers per coach for this trip. Coach ticket includes place on pre-booked tour.

Itinerary: PM TOUR Arrive Kingston for free time 10.15am, depart Kingston 12.45pm, arrive Poppy Factory 1.15pm, approximate time of tour 1.30pm-3.00pm, depart Poppy Factory for return journey 4.00pm, arrive Brighton 6.00pm

Departure Code: C
Price: Adult £17.00*, Child £15.00*, OAP £16.00* (*includes early booking discount)

Chartwell, Westerham

Wednesday, 13 October 2010
Chartwell was the family home of Sir Winston Churchill from 1924 until the end of his life. He bought the house primarily for its magnificent views over the Weald of Kent to Sussex. The rooms and gardens remain much as they were when he lived there and contain personal memorabilia, books and family photographs which evoke the career and wide-ranging interests of this great statesman. The beautiful terraced gardens contain the lakes Sir Winston commissioned and Lady Churchill’s Rose Garden. Many of Churchill’s own paintings can be seen in the garden studio. Refreshments can be taken in the licensed, self service restaurant which uses produce from the restored walled kitchen garden.
Coach ticket includes admission.
NT Members must book via telephone (01273 886200) or at one of our travel shops.

Itinerary: Arrive Chartwell 12.00pm, approximate time at venue 4½ hours, depart Chartwell for return journey 4.30pm, arrive Brighton 6.30pm

Departure Code: E
Price: Adult £27.00*, Child £22.00*, OAP £26.00* (*includes early booking discount)

Blenheim Palace Oxfordshire

Tuesday, 19 October 2010
Soak up the atmosphere of the one of England’s largest stately homes. Blenheim Palace in Woodstock, is a unique example of English Baroque architecture set in over 2000 acres of beautiful Capability Brown landscaped grounds. The magnificent Palace is surrounded by sweeping lawns, award-winning formal gardens and the great Lake, offering an unforgettable day out for all. Inside the Palace you can experience the life stories of the illustrious Marlborough family and of the household staff who lived there as “Blenheim Palace: the untold story” brings to life enticing tales from the last 300 years. Refreshments and lunches can be purchased from The Water Terraces Restaurant, The Pleasure Gardens Café or The Pantry. After lunch take a stroll around the park and formal gardens and be sure to visit the many unique gift shops Blenheim has to offer. Coach ticket includes admission.

Itinerary: Arrive Blenheim Palace 11.30am, approximate time at venue 5 hours, depart Blenheim Palace for return journey 4.30pm, arrive Brighton 7.30pm

Departure Code: C
Price: Adult £29.00*, Child £25.00*, OAP £27.00* (*includes early booking discount)

Battlefield Tour (France) via Eurotunnel

Thursday, 21 October 2010
For this year’s excursion programme our experienced drivers have put together a Battlefield Tour of the Somme complete with a commentary of interesting historical facts about the battles and cemeteries. The tour will include visits to: Vimy Ridge, the stunningly beautiful Canadian memorial where the central statue of a woman represents Canada, a young nation mourning her dead; Neuville St Vaast, the largest German cemetery in France, containing 44,833 burials; Dartmoor Cemetery, formerly known as the Becordel-Becourt Military Cemetery, used by the battalions holding that part of the line in August 1915; the massive Lochnager Crater, the largest crater on the Western Front where 74,000 lbs of high explosive was detonated prior to an attack; Thiepval Memorial to the missing of the Somme, an imposing monument of brick and stone so tall it is visible for several kilometres in every direction; and the Beaumont-Hamel Newfoundland Memorial Park, a memorial site dedicated to the commemoration of Newfoundland forces members who were killed during World War I. Wet weather clothing and suitable footwear are recommended. Our comfort stop will enable you to take lunch at the quirky and renowned Tommy Café, owned by a local who has been seeking and collecting trench artefacts for decades. Lunch not included.

Itinerary: Arrive Somme region 1.00pm (French time), duration of tour approximate 5 hours, depart Somme region for return journey 6.00pm (French time), arrive Brighton 11.30pm (English time)

Departure Code: A
Price: Adult £32.00*, Child £28.00*, OAP £30.00* (*includes early booking discount)

Polesden Lacey

Sunday, 24 October 2010
Experience this beautiful Regency house, which is located in an exceptional setting and enjoys stunning views across the Surrey Hills. Once the home of poet and playwright Richard Brinsley Sheridan, Polesden Lacey was re-modelled in 1906-9 by the Hon. Mrs Ronald Greville, a well-known Edwardian hostess, and was the venue for the honeymoon of the future King George VI and Queen Elizabeth in 1923. Enjoy Mrs Greville’s collections of fine paintings, furniture, porcelain and silver which are displayed in the reception rooms and galleries, as they were at the time of her celebrated house parties. Then explore the beautiful walled rose garden, with its variety of scented plants, before strolling through the extensive grounds and lawns. There are also a number of landscape walks to try out. The licensed tea-room is situated in the old stable block and serves morning coffee, afternoon teas and homemade lunches, which include historic menu items such as Surrey Sausage Casserole.
Coach ticket includes entrance to the house & gardens.
NT Members must book via telephone (01273 886200) or at one of our travel shops.

Itinerary: Arrive Polesden Lacey 12.00pm, approximate time at venue 5 hours, depart Polesden Lacey for return journey 5.00pm, arrive Brighton 6.30pm

Departure Code: E
Price: Adult £25.00*, Child £21.00*, OAP £24.00* (*includes early booking discount)

Spinnaker Tower & Portsmouth Dockyard

Tuesday, 26 October 2010
Elegant, sculptural and awe-inspiring, the Spinnaker Tower is a new national icon. From a height of 170 metres (557 feet) at the top of the tower you will enjoy magnificent views of historic Portsmouth, before descending back to earth for your afternoon visit to the many attractions of this naval city. Visit the world famous historic ships at the home of the Royal Navy. Go aboard HMS Victory, HMS Warrior 1860 and see the Mary Rose for one of the days out in the South of England. Portsmouth Harbour’s leading attraction also includes the Royal Naval Museum, Action Stations and Harbour Tours. The Historic Dockyard is a great place to experience 800 years of naval history surrounded by working docks and historic buildings.
Coach ticket includes joint ticket for Spinnaker Tower and the admission to the Dockyard.

Itinerary: Arrive at the Spinnaker Tower 11.00am, depart Spinnaker Tower for Portsmouth Dockyard 1.00pm, approximate time in Portsmouth Dockyard 4 hours, depart for return journey 5.00pm, arrive Brighton 7.00pm

Departure Code: W
Price: Adult £34.00*, Child £31.00*, OAP £33.00* (*includes early booking discount)

Salisbury & Wilton Village

Tuesday, 09 November 2010
With Christmas not far away, take a gentle journey across the Downs to Salisbury where there is plenty to see and do, pick up some inspirational Christmas gift ideas and enjoy a leisurely lunch before the coach takes you on to the outlet shopping village at Wilton for a couple of hours of serious bargain-hunting. Wilton Village boasts some unusual shopping opportunities, offering great value in an historic, riverside setting. You’ll find a wide range of factory outlet shops from the leading brands in fashion, textiles, glassware, china and much more, all with discount prices. The restaurant, situated inside the Edinburgh Woollen Mill shop, offers the chance for some afternoon refreshment before heading home. Remember there is plenty of room for your purchases in the ample luggage compartments under the coach.

Itinerary: Arrive at Salisbury 11.00am, depart Salisbury 2.00pm to Wilton Village to arrive 2.30pm depart Wilton Village at 4.30pm, arrive Brighton 6.30pm

Departure Code: V
Price: Adult £17.00*, Child £15.00*, OAP £16.00* (*includes early booking discount)

Ypres & Menin Gate (Belgium) via Eurotunnel

Thursday, 11 November 2010
The highlight of a visit to this famous Belgian town must surely be watching the Last Post Ceremony at the Menin gate, paying homage on this Armistice Day to those who lost their lives in the First World War. Our late start, late return visit ensures that the coach leaves after this simple but moving ceremony has taken place. On arrival in Ypres you have free time to shop until the shops close at 5pm, and then time for a leisurely dinner before making your way to the Menin Gate for the 8pm ceremony. Once the ceremony has taken place, you’ll rejoin the coach for the return journey to Brighton.

Itinerary: Arrive Ypres 4.00pm (Belgian time), approximate time in Ypres 4½ hours, depart Ypres for return journey 8.30pm (Belgian time), arrive Brighton 1.00am (English time)

Departure Code: D
Price: Adult £32.00*, Child £28.00*, OAP £30.00* (*includes early booking discount)

Greenwich Royal Observatory and Maritime Museum

Friday, 12 November 2010
Spend the day exploring science at the Royal Observatory, discovering Britain’s seafaring history at the National Maritime Museum, and enjoying the array of architectural design on display in the beautiful setting of the Greenwich World Heritage Site, where most of the attractions are free. With its stunning views over London and the River Thames and its position on 0º longitude, the Royal Observatory offers an unrivalled set of visitor attractions, including the 28-inch Greenwich refracting telescope, the largest of its kind in the UK, and the seventh largest in the world. Stand on the Prime Meridian line of the world, and have your photo taken straddling the eastern and western hemispheres whilst checking your watch against Greenwich Mean Time. Within the Museum, Britain’s maritime heritage is dramatically recreated in galleries filled with nautical treasures and artefacts, and the stories of naval battles, famous mariners, adventurers and explorers and the life of Admiral Lord Nelson are vividly brought to life. With around 5 hours to spend here there will be plenty of time to find somewhere for lunch, and you’ll find you are spoilt for choice with some of the best pubs, cafes and restaurants in London. Quirky and unusual shops, boutiques and markets packed with art, crafts, antiques and collectables, food, clothing, gifts and cards round off a truly memorable day out.

Itinerary: Arrive Greenwich 11.30pm, approximate time at venue 5 hours, depart Greenwich for return journey 4.30pm, arrive Brighton 7.00pm

Departure Code: D
Price: Adult £17.00*, Child £14.00*, OAP £15.00* (*includes early booking discount)

Imperial War Museum OR Covent Garden

Tuesday, 16 November 2010
A day out in London where you can choose between shopping and sightseeing around Covent Garden, check out the British hand-made arts, crafts and unique antiques in the Apple Market and the huge variety of stalls on offer in the Jubilee Market for early ideas for Christmas presents or a visit to the Imperial War Museum, a stunning location utilising the latest exhibition and display techniques, with some of the of the most impressive museum exhibits found anywhere. The year of 2010 is a great time to visit the Imperial War Museum as it launches a programme to mark the 70th anniversary of the outbreak of the Second World War and the momentous events of 1940.

Itinerary: Arrive IWM 11.15am, then onto Covent Garden for 11.30am, leave Covent Garden 4.00pm on to IWM to then depart IWM for return journey 4.15pm, arrive Brighton 6.30pm

Departure Code: D
Price: Adult £17.00*, Child £14.00*, OAP £15.00* (*includes early booking discount)

Mini Tour & Lunch at Sussex Restaurant

Thursday, 25 November 2010
Sit back, relax and let the driver whisk you away on a mini tour through the Sussex countryside in the comfort of our well appointed coach, with a leisurely stop for lunch at a pre-booked restaurant. This trip is similar to our ever popular Mystery Tours, allowing you additional time to sit down and relax over lunch.
Coach ticket includes tour and lunch.

Itinerary: Sussex Tour 3 hours, arrive restaurant 1.30pm, depart restaurant for return journey 4.00pm, arrive Brighton 5.00pm

Departure Code: E
Price: Adult £23.00*, Child £21.00*, OAP £22.00* (*includes early booking discount)

Portsmouth Victorian Festival of Christmas

Saturday, 27 November 2010
Get your Christmas presents early at this annual Victorian themed Christmas Market, set within Portsmouth’s Historic Naval Dockyard. With its snow covered street, seasonal carols, Father Christmas, Christmas shopping and a cast of Victorian characters, this hugely popular event is a delightful trip to Christmas past for all the family. Wander through the European style-shopping village, Victorian Street, with its Georgian colonnades and discover superb quality gifts, fine crafts, festive food and drink at the biggest Christmas market on the south coast. Coach ticket includes admission.

Itinerary: Arrive Portsmouth 11.00am, approximate time at venue 6 hours, depart Portsmouth for return journey 5.00pm, arrive Brighton 6.30pm

Departure Code: W
Price: Adult £29.00*, Child £25.00*, OAP £27.00* (*includes early booking discount)

Bluewater & Lakeside

Thursday, 02 December 2010
Bluewater is the leading shopping and leisure destination in Europe. Explore over 330 stores including House of Fraser, M&S and John Lewis, in a warm and welcoming atmosphere with plenty of places to snack, lunch or grab a coffee and watch the world go by.
Lakeside Thurrock’s flagship Debenhams store is the largest in the south east. The centre also includes House of Fraser, Primark, M&S, Next, BHS, Boots and Argos. Its Boardwalk and Food Court areas offer a wide range of places to eat and snack. Take advantage of this opportunity to beat the crowds and do some early Christmas shopping.
Decide on the day which shopping centre to visit; you will have 5-6 hours to shop till you drop, with plenty of space in the coach’s luggage compartments for all your purchases.

Itinerary: Arrive Bluewater 10.30am, arrive Lakeside 11.00am, approximate time at venues
5-6 hours, depart Lakeside for return journey 4.00pm, depart Bluewater 4.30pm, arrive Brighton 6.30pm

Departure Code: D
Price: Adult £16.00*, Child £12.00*, OAP £14.00* (*includes early booking discount)

Rochester Dickens Festival

Saturday, 04 December 2010
Come to the annual Dickensian show in the historic port of Rochester in Kent - a Christmas experience in the heart of the land of Dickens. In addition to the street entertainment, Members of the Fellowship Society dress up in Victorian costume and the Cathedral Choir sing carols around the festival area. Parades and processions and magical stalls offer a huge range of Christmas fare so you can stock up on unusual gifts and stocking-fillers. There’s even a snow machine that blows artificial snow over the crowds just in case the real stuff doesn’t turn up. One of our most popular winter excursions, a great day out for all.

Itinerary: Arrive Rochester 11.45am, approximate time at venue 6¾ hours, depart Rochester for return journey 6.30pm, arrive Brighton 9.00pm

Departure Code: D
Price: Adult £17.00*, Child £15.00*, OAP £16.00* (*includes early booking discount)

Rochester Dickens Festival

Sunday, 05 December 2010
Come to the annual Dickensian show in the historic port of Rochester in Kent - a Christmas experience in the heart of the land of Dickens. In addition to the street entertainment, Members of the Fellowship Society dress up in Victorian costume and the Cathedral Choir sing carols around the festival area. Parades and processions and magical stalls offer a huge range of Christmas fare so you can stock up on unusual gifts and stocking-fillers. There’s even a snow machine that blows artificial snow over the crowds just in case the real stuff doesn’t turn up. One of our most popular winter excursions, a great day out for all.

Itinerary: Arrive Rochester 11.45am, approximate time at venue 6¾ hours, depart Rochester for return journey 6.30pm, arrive Brighton 9.00pm

Departure Code: D
Price: Adult £17.00*, Child £15.00*, OAP £16.00* (*includes early booking discount)

Bruges Christmas Market (Belgium) via Eurotunnel

Tuesday, 07 December 2010
Just in time for Christmas we give you the opportunity to visit Bruges Christmas market. It is almost as if the World Heritage City waits until winter, when the crowds have gone, to reveal its most charming side. From the end of November, the Market Square and the Simon Stevin Square are magically transformed into an attractive Christmas market where you’ll enjoy the charming atmosphere and find all kinds of special Christmas presents as well as stocking up on that essential Belgian chocolate. There’s even an open air ice rink for the intrepid.

Itinerary: Arrive Bruges 1.00pm (Belgian time), approximate time at venue 5 hours, depart Bruges for return journey 6.00pm (Belgian time), arrive Brighton 11.30pm (English time)

Departure Code: A
Price: Adult £32.00*, Child £28.00*, OAP £30.00* (*includes early booking discount)

Hever Castle Christmas Event

Thursday, 09 December 2010
Experience a historical Christmas at Hever - see the castle surrounded by twinkling trees, with festive decorations turning the gardens into an illuminated winter wonderland as dusk falls. Cosy log fires will be burning around the castle, and you can enjoy husky dog sleigh rides, Father Christmas’ grotto and browse amongst gifts galore in the shops. Carol singers, strolling players and entertainers all add to the atmosphere of a traditional Christmas.
Coach ticket includes admission.

Itinerary: Arrive Hever Castle 11.30am, approximate time at venue 5 hours, depart Hever Castle for return journey 5pm, arrive Brighton 6.30pm

Departure Code: E
Price: Adult £27.00*, Child £21.00*, OAP £25.00* (*includes early booking discount)

London Eye-Spy

Tuesday, 14 December 2010
A late start for this tour combining London’s Christmas lights & sights (with a guide) and culminating in a thrilling dark ride on the London-Eye. The tour starts around 3pm but we will arrive in London around 12.30pm, which allows you free time to see London as a pedestrian before rejoining the coach for your guided sightseeing tour of the illuminations. Then we board the glass pods of the London-Eye which rotate very slowly from the huge wheel above the Thames giving you plenty of time to see the entire capital lit up at night. The ride lasts 30 minutes and gives superb views for miles, both north and south of the river. We will leave the capital at around 8pm to travel home. Coach ticket includes guided tour & London-Eye flight.

Itinerary: Arrive London for free time 12.30pm, London Tour commences 3.00pm–7.30pm, depart London-Eye for return journey 8.00pm, arrive Brighton 10.00pm

Departure Code: E
Price: Adult £36.00*, Child £32.00*, OAP £33.00* (*includes early booking discount)

Calais Christmas Shop Hop (France) via Eurotunnel

Saturday, 18 December 2010
For those wishing to do some last minute Christmas shopping, Cité Europe is a huge shopping centre with some 200 outlets located at Coquelles in Calais, a great European shopping experience. Before returning to Brighton we have free time in Calais, the Gateway to France, to allow you to sample some French cuisine and enjoy the Christmas illuminations. There’s also the annual Christmas market which extends around the Theatre Square and along the main shopping streets of the city centre. Nearly 100 stalls display arts and crafts and local specialties such as Rond de Saint Nicolas, delicious crunchy biscuits.

Itinerary: Arrive Cité Europe 12.00pm (French time), approximate time in Cité Europe 3 hours, approximate time in Calais 3 hours, depart Calais for return journey 6.00pm (French time), arrive Brighton 9.30pm (English time)

Departure Code: B
Price: Adult £31.00*, Child £27.00*, OAP £29.00* (*includes early booking discount)