Days Out

Mystery Tour

Tuesday, 16 March 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 £14.00*, Child £12.00*, OAP £13.00* (*includes early booking discount)

Bruges (Belgium) Mad March Hare via Ferry

Tuesday, 30 March 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)

There are two coaches on this trip
Departure Code: A
Price: Adult £31.00*, Child £27.00*, OAP £29.00* (*includes early booking discount)

Greenwich & Eltham Palace & Gardens

Tuesday, 13 April 2010
We travel first to the historical and architectural attractions of Greenwich with plenty of time for sightseeing, shopping and lunch before travelling on to Eltham Palace, built by textile magnates the Courtauld family, with an impressive Art Deco interior that is a masterpiece of modern design. Marvel at the “ocean-liner” style entrance hall with its unique wall panels. Follow the passage to the Great Hall, built in Tudor times as part of the original Eltham Palace, the boyhood home of Henry VIII. Wander upstairs to see the sumptuous bedrooms and bathrooms, looking out for the gold tiles and lion-head taps in Virginia Courtauld’s bathroom. Find the cage that belonged to the Courtauld’s pet lemur ‘Mah Jongg’, complete with central heating and wall murals. Take time to sit and watch some original “home movie” footage of the Courtaulds entertaining and enjoying their wonderful home. Then explore the 19 acres of beautiful gardens, taking in the views over London amidst remains of the original Tudor Palace. Refreshment can be found in the tea room situated in the original Service Quarters. End the day in the gift shop, which has a wide range of specialist books, postcards, traditional food, English country wines and gifts inspired by Eltham Palace Art Deco design.
Coach ticket includes admission to Eltham Palace & Gardens.
EH Members must book via telephone (01273 886200) or at one of our travel shops.

Itinerary: Arrive Greenwich 11.00am, depart 1.15pm and arrive Eltham Palace 2.00pm, depart Eltham Palace at 5.00pm for return journey, arrive Brighton 7.30pm

Departure Code: D
Price: Adult £25.00*, Child £19.00*, OAP £23.00* (*includes early booking discount)

Bletchley Park, Buckinghamshire

Friday, 16 April 2010
Renowned as ‘Station X’ Bletchley Park was home to the famous codebreakers of the Second World War and birthplace of modern computing and communications. Seeing one of the Enigma Machines, including the rare ‘Abwehr G312’, is undoubtedly a highlight of a busy day out at Bletchley Park, but there is much more than machines in a visit to the historic site. Check out the tales of spies and strategic deception on a premium guided tour (included in price). Search for the map to genius mathematician Alan Turing’s silver, supposedly buried in or near Bletchley Park. There’s a wartime mini cinema and an outstanding Churchill collection. Have a look through the ornate Victorian Mansion that was headquarters to intelligence staff during the War. Wander by the Lake, relax and observe the wildlife. Please be aware that a visit to Bletchley Park involves both indoor and outdoor activities. Please wear sensible clothing and footwear to ensure a safe and enjoyable visit.
Coach ticket includes admission and premium guided tour. (Refreshment not included).

Itinerary: Arrive Bletchley Park 10.00am, approximate time at venue 6 hours, depart Bletchley Park for return journey 4.00pm, arrive Brighton 7.00pm

Departure Code: B
Price: Adult £26.00*, Child £24.00*, OAP £25.00* (*includes early booking discount)

Moreton-in-Marsh & Bourton-on-the-Water

Tuesday, 20 April 2010
In the heart of the Cotswolds, Moreton-in-Marsh is a thriving market town dating back 1000 years to the Saxon era, known for its popular Tuesday market, tearooms and numerous antique shops. There will be plenty of time for you to take lunch here, after which the coach will ferry you to the picturesque Bourton-on-the-water for the afternoon, often referred to as the Venice of the Cotswolds, because the River Windrush runs right through the centre. This lovely village is built almost entirely in warm yellow Cotswold stone, and a visit to the famous Model Village (a one ninth scale model of Bourton-on-the-Water) is highly recommended. Built by local craftsmen in the 1930’s it is a unique experience which appeals to all ages, and one of the Cotswolds’ most popular tourist attractions.

Itinerary: Arrive Moreton-in-Marsh 11.00am, depart Moreton-in-Marsh for Bourton-on-the-Water 2.30pm, arrive Bourton-on-the-Water 3.00pm, depart Bourton-on-the-Water for return journey 5.00pm, arrive Brighton 9.00pm

Departure Code: B
Price: Adult £19.00*, Child £16.00*, OAP £18.00* (*includes early booking discount)

Red House & Hall Place "FULLY BOOKED" Call to go on waiting list

Thursday, 22 April 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 £28.00*, Child £23.00*, OAP £27.00* (*includes early booking discount)

High Beeches, Handcross. West Sussex

Sunday, 25 April 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 £21.00*, Child £17.00*, OAP £20.00* (*includes early booking discount)

Battle Abbey & Leeford Place

Tuesday, 27 April 2010
Travel through picturesque countryside for a visit to Battle and its Abbey, one of 1066 Country’s most popular attractions, with the original gatehouse still intact and a host of exciting exhibits, including a brand new Visitor Centre and café. You can even walk the original battlefield and find the very spot where King Harold was slain. After your leisurely paced viewing of the Abbey and the charming market town of Battle, the coach will take you to the Leeford Place Hotel for afternoon tea, which includes a selection of sandwiches, quiche, scones and jam, cakes, and traditional English tea from their Afternoon Tea menu, (included in the price of your coach ticket).
Coach ticket includes admission to Battle Abbey and Afternoon Tea at Leeford Place.
EH Members must book via telephone (01273 886200) or at one of our travel shops.

Itinerary: Arrive Battle 10.30am, approximate time Battle Abbey 4 hours, depart Battle Abbey 2.30pm for Leeford Place arrive 3.00pm, leave 5.00pm for return journey, arrive Brighton 6.30pm

Departure Code: D
Price: Adult £30.00*, Child £26.00*, OAP £29.00* (*includes early booking discount)

Bruges (Belgium) via Ferry

Saturday, 01 May 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 £31.00*, Child £27.00*, OAP £29.00* (*includes early booking discount)

Pashley Manor Tulip Festival

Monday, 03 May 2010
Pashley Manor is a quintessential English garden located on the Sussex and Kent border in the heart of South East England’s garden country. One of the highlights of the early season at Pashley Manor Gardens is the Tulip Festival. The Festival originated to celebrate the 400th anniversary of the tulip’s arrival in Europe from Persia and has gone from strength to strength since its inception. The Festival gives visitors the chance to lose themselves among the 20,000 blooms gracing this English Garden. Each area of the garden holds stunning displays - some 90 varieties are shown from the vibrant red and hot orange coloured tulips in the herbaceous borders to the cream, white, pale golden yellow and apricot tulips in the Elizabethan Garden and the pink and white tulips along the Terrace. Complementing the themed tulips of every hue are 2,000 cut blooms on display in vases. There will also be a display and sale of silk flowers and arrangements. The Garden Room Café serves refreshments and lunches, priding itself on delicious, locally sourced food, and the Gift Shop includes a selection of plants and shrubs from the gardens. Coach ticket includes admission.

Itinerary: Arrive Pashley Manor 10.30am, approximate time at venue 5½ hours, depart Pashley Manor for return journey 4.00pm, arrive Brighton 6.00pm

Departure Code: D
Price: Adult £25.00*, Child £21.00*, OAP £23.00* (*includes early booking discount)

Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens & Swannery

Wednesday, 05 May 2010
Keen gardeners will find much of interest at this Grade 1 listed garden which offers 20-acres filled with rare and exotic plants from all over the world. The Garden is a mixture of formal and informal, with charming walled garden walks and spectacular woodland valley views, world famous for its Camellia Groves and Magnolias, and noted for its Rhododendron and Hydrangea collections. A short coach ride away is the famous Swannery, home to 600 mute swans. At the time of our visit you may be lucky enough to see fluffy cygnets hatching from eggs in nests on or near the pathways. Our excursion allows time for the mass feeding session at 4.00pm. Coach ticket includes admission to both venues.

Itinerary: Arrive Abbotsbury Gardens 11.30am, depart Abbotsbury Gardens for Swannery to arrive 3.00pm, depart Swannery 5.15pm, arrive Brighton 8.00pm

Departure Code: U
Price: Adult £28.00*, Child £27.00*, OAP £27.00* (*includes early booking discount)

Faversham Town & Belmont House

Tuesday, 11 May 2010
We invite you to spend some time in Faversham, one of England’s most charming and historic market towns. Nestling between the rural beauty of the rolling Downs and the sweeping flatlands of the North Kent marshes, the town is a heritage treasure. If you have time, visit the Faversham Museum, incorporating the Fleur de Lys Gallery, which provides an insight into the history of the town. After taking lunch in Faversham we rejoin the coach for the short journey to the Belmont Estate. The focus of Belmont is the elegant neo-classical 18th century house, owned by generations of the Harris family, designed by Samuel Wyatt and set in beautiful gardens and parkland commanding stunning views over the surrounding Estate and the rolling Kentish North Downs. Steeped in history, this unique house contains mementos of the family’s history and travels including one of the finest clock collections in Britain. You will enjoy a guided tour of the house during the afternoon and refreshments can be purchased from the Tea Room.
Coach ticket includes admission to Belmont House and guided tour. (Refreshment not included).

Itinerary: Arrive Faversham 11.15am, depart 1.45pm and arrive Belmont House 2.00pm, depart Belmont House at 5.00pm for return journey, arrive Brighton 7.30pm

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

Arundel & Parham Park

Thursday, 13 May 2010
Arundel is a unique and historic market town. Dominated by the symbolic castle and the rising spire of the town’s cathedral, it nestles within a southern spur of the Downs. Renowned for its antique and second hand book shops you will have just over two hours for a leisurely browse and perhaps even room for a cream tea, before rejoining the coach for the onward journey to Parham House. Parham House’s foundation stone was laid in 1577 by the two year old Thomas Palmer, and Parham has been a family home ever since. Here you are able to see the main House, Wendy House, Veronica’s Maze, the landscape Pleasure Grounds, the walled Garden and the Park’s magnificent surroundings. Coach ticket includes admission to Parham House.

Itinerary: Arrive Arundel 11.00am approximate time in Arundel 2¼ hours depart Arundel 1.15pm to Parham House arrive 2.00pm, depart Parham House 5.00pm, arrive Brighton 6.00pm

Departure Code: Y
Price: Adult £24.00*, Child £20.00*, OAP £22.00* (*includes early booking discount)

Guildford River Trip

Tuesday, 25 May 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 £29.00*, Child £25.00*, OAP £27.00* (*includes early booking discount)

Lille (France) via Ferry

Saturday, 05 June 2010
Lille is a superb destination for shoppers and lovers of good food and wine. We travel via ferry to this cosmopolitan city, birthplace of one of France’s most well known statesmen, General Charles de Gaulle. On arrival, you will be dropped at Euralille, the stunning, modern triangular glass and concrete development close to the heart of the city which includes a shopping mall, the TGV (fast train) station and a world trade centre as well as a host of other buildings. From here, it’s a short walk to the old city, most of which is pedestrianised, so you’ll be able to wander around safely.

Itinerary: Arrive Lille 1.30pm (French time), approximate time at Lille 4½ hours, depart Lille for return journey 6.00pm (French time), arrive Brighton 11.30pm (English time)

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

Mystery Tour

Tuesday, 08 June 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 £14.00*, Child £12.00*, OAP £13.00* (*includes early booking discount)

Bewl Water & Biddenden Vineyard

Wednesday, 09 June 2010
Why not enjoy a day combining the genteel delights of a boat trip, buffet lunch and wine tasting, all rounded off with a cream tea. Leaving Brighton we travel to the scenic Bewl Water Reservoir to enjoy a peaceful 45-minute cruise on board the ‘Swallow’ enjoying the fine views across the calm waters of the largest lake in the South East. The ‘Swallow’ will then bring you back to the shore, after which a fork buffet lunch is taken at 12.15pm in the Look Out Restaurant with time to browse the Visitor Centre, Gift Shop and Waterwise Exhibition. We rejoin the coach for the brief journey to Biddenden Vineyard, situated near the lovely Wealden village of Biddenden, where you will be met for a guided tour of the Vineyard followed by wine tasting and a cream tea. A fun packed day for all.
Coach ticket includes all of the above.

Itinerary: Arrive at 10.30am to embark on the 11am sailing around Bewl Water, followed by a fork buffet lunch, depart Bewl Water at 2.30pm for Biddenden Vineyard, arriving 3.00pm for a vineyard tour, tastings and a Cream Tea, departing final venue for Brighton at 5.00pm, arrive Brighton 6.30pm.

Departure Code: C
Price: Adult £37.00*, Child £35.00*, OAP £36.00* (*includes early booking discount)

South of England Show, Ardingly

Thursday, 10 June 2010
Following the success of last year’s Day Out to the South of England Show, Brighton & Hove Coaches will repeat the Bus Shuttle service to Ardingly in 2010 on all three days - Friday, Saturday and Sunday - of this 3 day event. We continue to use our modern Double Decker Bus with coach style seats, starting from Worthing, travelling to Newhaven, and then on to the show. For people who prefer to spend only a half-day at the show, the bus will leave at 2.00pm. For those preferring a full day, the bus will depart again at 6.00pm. The decision over return time can be made on the day.
Admission to the show is NOT included.

Itinerary: Arrive at Ardingly 10.00am, approximate time at venue 4 or 8 hours, depart Ardingly for return journey 2.00pm or 6.00pm, arrive Brighton 3.30pm or 7.30pm

Departure Code: ARD
Price: Adult £12.00*, Child £10.00*, OAP £11.00* (*includes early booking discount)

South of England Show, Ardingly

Friday, 11 June 2010
Following the success of last year’s Day Out to the South of England Show, Brighton & Hove Coaches will repeat the Bus Shuttle service to Ardingly in 2010 on all three days - Friday, Saturday and Sunday - of this 3 day event. We continue to use our modern Double Decker Bus with coach style seats, starting from Worthing, travelling to Newhaven, and then on to the show. For people who prefer to spend only a half-day at the show, the bus will leave at 2.00pm. For those preferring a full day, the bus will depart again at 6.00pm. The decision over return time can be made on the day.
Admission to the show is NOT included.

Itinerary: Arrive at Ardingly 10.00am, approximate time at venue 4 or 8 hours, depart Ardingly for return journey 2.00pm or 6.00pm, arrive Brighton 3.30pm or 7.30pm

Departure Code: ARD
Price: Adult £12.00*, Child £10.00*, OAP £11.00* (*includes early booking discount)

South of England Show, Ardingly

Saturday, 12 June 2010
Following the success of last year’s Day Out to the South of England Show, Brighton & Hove Coaches will repeat the Bus Shuttle service to Ardingly in 2010 on all three days - Friday, Saturday and Sunday - of this 3 day event. We continue to use our modern Double Decker Bus with coach style seats, starting from Worthing, travelling to Newhaven, and then on to the show. For people who prefer to spend only a half-day at the show, the bus will leave at 2.00pm. For those preferring a full day, the bus will depart again at 6.00pm. The decision over return time can be made on the day.
Admission to the show is NOT included.

Itinerary: Arrive at Ardingly 10.00am, approximate time at venue 4 or 8 hours, depart Ardingly for return journey 2.00pm or 6.00pm, arrive Brighton 3.30pm or 7.30pm

Departure Code: ARD
Price: Adult £12.00*, Child £10.00*, OAP £11.00* (*includes early booking discount)

Salisbury & Winchester

Tuesday, 15 June 2010
Travelling through the picturesque West Sussex and Hampshire countryside, we combine the two cities of Salisbury and Winchester in this popular day out, with time to wander at your own pace, relax and enjoy a change of scenery. Salisbury has an abundance of historic buildings peppered throughout the city to explore, including the majestic sight that is Salisbury Cathedral’s spire, Britain’s tallest, standing at a breathtaking 123 metres (404 feet), together with modern high street shops and specialist retail outlets with something for everyone.Winchester was formerly the capital of England during the 10th and early 11th centuries, seat of King Alfred the Great, and even before that, the capital of Wessex. This ancient cathedral city lies at the western end of the South Downs with the scenic River Itchen running through it. Famous for its artists and craft-makers, the city boasts a tempting array of independent shops, boutiques and art galleries in scenic settings.

Itinerary: Arrive Salisbury 11.00am, depart Salisbury 2.30pm, arrive Winchester 3.15pm, depart Winchester 5.30pm, arrive Brighton 7.00pm

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

RHS Wisley Gardens

Friday, 18 June 2010
Come to one of England’s most visited and beautiful gardens with Tudor style buildings. Owned by the Royal Horticultural Society, this is a haven for garden lovers everywhere. Famous for its plant trials, collections of gentians, lilies, Japanese irises, primulas and water plants, and the Glass House, Wisley’s delightful themed show gardens will inspire you, and you can even purchase those plants you’ve been admiring at the Wisley Plant Centre before you leave. With the Wisley Shop containing the finest collection of horticultural books in the world, and a variety of cafes, coffee shops and restaurants to choose from, this is a wonderful day out.
Coach ticket includes admission.
RHS Members must book via telephone (01273 886200) or at one of our travel shops.

Itinerary: Arrive Wisley 11.00am, approximate time at venue 5 hours, depart Wisley for return journey 4.00pm, arrive Brighton 6.00pm

Departure Code: D
Price: Adult £25.00*, Child £20.00*, OAP £24.00* (*includes early booking discount)

Kennet & Avon Canal

Tuesday, 22 June 2010
The Kennet and Avon is an impressive feat of 18th century canal building, made up of two river navigations and a linking stretch of canal. It runs from the Severn Estuary near Bristol to the River Thames at Reading, over 100 miles long with more than 100 locks. It incorporates some magnificent engineering and crosses some of the most beautiful scenery in southern England. You will take a traditional narrow boat journey from Hungerford to Kintsbury and back, enjoying the pleasures of a four-hour leisurely cruise down the Kennet & Avon canal and the surrounding countryside, and wildlife along the navigation. There is a well stocked bar on board, with light refreshments and freshly made tea and coffee, however you are advised to bring your own packed lunch. Coach ticket includes boat trip.

Itinerary: Arrive Hungerford 11.30am, board Kennet and Avon Canal Boat 12.30pm, approximate time on boat 3 hours, depart Hungerford for return journey 4.00pm, arrive Brighton 7.00pm

Departure Code: V
Price: Adult £27.00*, Child £25.00*, OAP £26.00* (*includes early booking discount)

Sluis (Holland) via Ferry

Thursday, 24 June 2010
A little-known gem, Sluis is probably the most Flemish town of the Netherlands with an extremely rich history and culture, located near the Belgium border and with ancient commercial ties to Bruges, for which it was once a port. This is a city that counts itself one of the most attractive shopping, dining and entertaining cities in Europe. As soon as you enter the city limits and visit the countless restaurants, shops and historic sights you will feel as if you have entered a different world - old times and new blending into a perfect combination, partly as a result of the extensive reconstruction after heavy bombing in 1944. The city offers historic ramparts, a restored windmill damaged in World War II, a canal and quay and for the more energetic, climb the Belfort (Belfry) to enjoy panoramic views of the entire city. Sluis is well worth a visit.

Itinerary: Arrive Sluis 1.30pm (Dutch time), approximate time at venue 4 hours, depart Sluis for return journey 5.30pm (Dutch time), arrive Brighton 11.30pm (English time)

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

Isle of Wight Tour & Buffet

Tuesday, 29 June 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 £35.00*, Child £32.00*, OAP £34.00* (*includes early booking discount)

Danson House & Down House

Thursday, 01 July 2010
Our excursion combines two historical houses of note. Firstly, Danson House, built by Sir John Boyd in the eighteenth century, sits in its own formal grounds within the estate. The house was built in the Palladian style by architect Robert Taylor and was recently restored by English Heritage over a ten year period having fallen into a ruinous state. The Breakfast Room is a delightful tea room offering a selection of refreshments and light lunches. You will rejoin the coach for the short journey to Down House. Charles Darwin lived with his family in Down House for 40 years; here he researched and wrote his most famous and explosive works, spending a great deal of time in the garden, experimenting and thinking. He personally made many changes and additions to the typically Victorian gardens including the building of high flint walls, and the planting of many apple trees. Take time to browse the herbaceous borders and rose gardens, and be sure to visit the gift shop before relaxing in the tea room, where you can enjoy a wide selection of light lunches and refreshments.
Coach ticket includes admission to both venues.
EH Members must book via telephone (01273 886200) or at one of our travel shops.

Itinerary: Arrive Danson House 11.00am, depart Danson House 1.45pm for Down House, arrive 2.00pm, depart Down House for return journey 5.00pm, arrive Brighton 7.00pm

Departure Code: D
Price: Adult £30.00*, Child £26.00*, OAP £28.00* (*includes early booking discount)

Henley & Mapledurham House

Tuesday, 06 July 2010
We travel first to the historic Henley-on-Thames with plenty of time for sightseeing and lunch before travelling on to Mapledurham, a village with a special charm of its own, set in the valley of the River Thames below the Goring Gap. It boasts cottages, a church, almshouses and a watermill with the old brick and flint walls. This is backed by the Elizabethan mansion and the still-older manor house of Mapledurham Gurney. Together they retain an ancient village layout which is rare today. Mapledurham House, still the home of the descendants of the original family, is an Elizabethan Manor House situated beside the Thames and sheltered by the Chiltern Hills. Visitors can enjoy the collection of portraits, furniture, the great oak staircases and original plaster ceilings. There has a been a mill on this site since Saxon times and the present building dates from the 15th century, making it the only surviving working watermill on the Thames. Seeing the traditional machinery in action is one of the highlights of a visit to Mapledurham. The wholemeal flour ground here (and its by-products of bran and semolina) can be purchased in both the Mill Shop and the Gift Shop, along with other mementoes. Picnic tables are set out on the delightful Mill Island or you can picnic along the bank of the River Thames in the country park. Cream Teas are available in the tearooms in the 14th century Old Manor, and can be enjoyed at the tables set on the lawns sloping down to the inside of the Manor Stables. Coach ticket includes admission.

Itinerary: Arrive at Henley 10.30am, depart 1.00pm and arrive Mapledurham House 1.30pm, depart Mapledurham House at 5.30pm, arrive Brighton 8.00pm

Departure Code: C
Price: Adult £25.00*, Child £19.00*, OAP £23.00* (*includes early booking discount)

Kentish Lady Cruise & Picnic Box

Friday, 09 July 2010
The Maidstone Kentish Lady will take you on a three hour cruise upriver through Farleigh Lock and onwards under Farleigh, Barming and Teston bridges, turning at Teston Lock for the return journey. Once through the lock the countryside opens up to reveal wildlife of all varieties including kingfishers, herons, swans, geese and ducks, so remember to keep a watchful eye out!! The boat is a fully equipped passenger vessel with excellent facilities including toilets, and her catamaran design provides a stable environment. Included in your cruise is a hearty picnic box with fresh fruit and tea, coffee or water. The stocked licensed bar also serves a wide variety of drinks, hot beverages and snacks.
Coach ticket includes cruise & picnic box.

Itinerary: Arrive Maidstone Town Centre (free time) 11.00am, board Kentish Cruise 12.30pm, approximate time on Cruise 3 hours, depart Maidstone for return journey 4.00pm, arrive Brighton 6.30pm

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

Penshurst Place & Cream Tea

Tuesday, 13 July 2010
Come and join us for afternoon tea with scones & jam at Penshurst Place. Set in the rural Weald of Kent surrounded by picturesque countryside and ancient parkland, Penshurst Place and Gardens has changed little over the centuries. This medieval masterpiece has been the seat of the Sidney family since 1552. You have plenty of time to explore this delightful medieval manor house, its formal state rooms, 11-acre historic gardens, toy museum, children’s venture playground, gift shop and tearooms where lunches can be purchased. Then enjoy a cream tea in the Garden Tearoom before the return coach journey.
Coach ticket includes admission & cream tea.

Itinerary: Arrive Penshurst Place 10.30am, approximate time at venue 6 hours, depart Penshurst Place for return journey 4.30pm, arrive Brighton 6.00pm

Departure Code: D
Price: Adult £29.00*, Child £23.00*, OAP £28.00* (*includes early booking discount)

Audley End House & Gardens

Friday, 16 July 2010
One of the most significant Jacobean houses in England, spend a day at Audley End House and Gardens and marvel at the sumptuous splendour enjoyed by royalty and aristocracy in one of England’s grandest country homes. Admire the beautiful interiors reflecting many generations of style, where magnificent State Apartments sit alongside exquisite neo-classical rooms designed by Robert Adam. Take time to explore the magnificent grounds and pastoral parkland landscaped by ‘Capability’ Brown. Walk over to the lake or climb up to the Temple of Concord to admire the house in its wonderful setting. Wander round the beautiful 19th century parterre with its magnificent floral displays. Imagine yourself back in Victorian times as you take a turn around the organic walled Kitchen Garden growing original fruit and vegetable varieties – complete with labels in beautiful copperplate handwriting. Refreshment can be taken in the tearooms, choosing from a selection of light bites including fresh salads, sandwiches and homemade soup. If the weather is fine sit outside by the Cloud Hedge and enjoy tea for two with a slice of homemade cake. Coach ticket includes admission and guided tour.
EH Members must book via telephone (01273 886200) or at one of our travel shops.

Itinerary: Arrive Audley End House 11.00am, approximate time at venue 5 hours, depart Audley End House for return journey 4.00pm, arrive Brighton 7.30pm

Departure Code: C
Price: Adult £28.00*, Child £22.00*, OAP £26.00* (*includes early booking discount)

Hever Castle

Tuesday, 20 July 2010
Spend the day at Hever Castle and its unique gardens. The oldest part of the castle dates to 1270 and consists of the gatehouse and a walled bailey. In the early 1500’s, the Bullen family bought the castle and added a Tudor dwelling within the walls, which was to become the childhood home of its most famous inhabitant, Anne Boleyn. It later passed into the ownership of Henry VIII’s fourth wife, Anne of Cleves. Outside you can explore the fabulous gardens, try out the water maze and enjoy a meal or snack in the two self-service restaurants on site offering a range of hot and cold meals and refreshments throughout the day, or bring your own picnic to enjoy in the grounds. Coach ticket includes admission.

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

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

De Panne (Belgium) via Ferry

Thursday, 22 July 2010
The best-known attraction of De Panne is a present from the sea; its beach is a wide golden yellow paradise. At low tide De Panne has the broadest beach of the entire Belgian coast, so take the opportunity for a stroll along the shore. We aim to drop you in the heart of the town where a multitude of eateries and restaurants offer a friendly welcome and an unforgettable gastronomic experience. The local dishes and ‘haute cuisine’ specialities of the local restaurateurs alone are worth the trip to this little-known Belgian town. The coach will collect you from the same drop off point for your drive home.

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

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

Guildford River Trip

Tuesday, 27 July 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 £29.00*, Child £25.00*, OAP £27.00* (*includes early booking discount)

Waddesdon Manor, Aylesbury

Thursday, 29 July 2010
Waddesdon Manor is a country house in the neo-renaissance style of a French château, built on a barren hilltop overlooking Waddesdon village for Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild to display his outstanding collection of art treasures and to entertain the fashionable world. The Manor was only used for weekends in the summer months, for Ferdinand’s famous house parties, and was the last word in luxury with electric lights, lifts and under-floor heating. Today Waddesdon is owned by the National Trust, but in recent years, following an extensive restoration, it continues to be administered by a Rothschild charitable trust that is overseen by Jacob Rothschild, 4th Baron Rothschild. Waddesdon has one of the finest Victorian gardens in Britain, famous for its parterre, cast iron aviary, seasonal displays, shady walks and views, fountains and statuary. The garden is renowned for its innovative planting schemes and restoration of major Victorian features. It also contains a small but important collection of contemporary sculpture. Waddesdon’s award-winning gift shops offer a wide range of products including Waddesdon food and wine, porcelain and textiles, a selection of National Trust items, exquisite jewellery, home and garden gifts, books, greetings cards and stationery. Refreshments and lunch can be taken at a variety of eating places within the house and gardens. Coach ticket includes admission.
NT Members must book via telephone (01273 886200) or at one of our travel shops.

Itinerary: Arrive Waddesdon Manor 11.00am, approximate time at venue 5 hours, depart Waddesdon Manor for return journey 4.00pm, arrive Brighton 7.00pm

Departure Code: C
Price: Adult £29.00*, Child £23.00*, OAP £27.00* (*includes early booking discount)

Canterbury Cathedral & River Tour

Friday, 30 July 2010
Drive through the Weald to this wonderful city well known for its connection with Thomas a Becket and of course The Canterbury Tales. We combine a visit to Canterbury Cathedral with a cruise on the river offering one of the most enjoyable insights into Canterbury’s historic past to capture your imagination. This unusual tour provides visitors with a unique vantage point on some of Canterbury’s most stunning and important architecture. Flowing through the heart of historic Canterbury, the River Stour is the perfect way to escape the hustle and bustle of one of the country’s busiest city centres, allowing you to discover parts of the city that are only accessible by water. Each boat is chauffeured by your guide, who presents the historical facts of the passing buildings and monuments in a light-hearted and entertaining manner. After your leisurely boat trip you will have free time to explore Canterbury and take lunch before making your way to the Cathedral which you will be able to explore at your own pace. Coach ticket includes River Tour and Cathedral admission.

Itinerary: Arrive Canterbury for river tour 11.00am, then free time from 12.00pm in Canterbury, Cathedral visit commences 2.00pm, depart Canterbury 4.30pm, arrive Brighton 7.00pm

Departure Code: C
Price: Adult £30.00*, Child £27.00*, OAP £29.00* (*includes early booking discount)

British Wildlife Centre, Lingfield

Sunday, 01 August 2010
The British Wildlife Centre at Lingfield is home to the finest collection of native wildlife in Britain with over forty different native wildlife species from tiny harvest mice to magnificent red deer, and everything in between, all in their natural environment. Much of the area is outdoors, although there are plenty of undercover areas such as The Barn, The Hedgerow and the observation Badger Sett, although most animals can be seen whatever the weather. Keeper talks every half an hour give you a further opportunity to learn about the animals.
There is a gift shop which can provide a memento of your visit, or gifts for friends and family with a range of wildlife related items to suit all budgets. Refreshments can be found at the Coffee Shop which serves hot and cold drinks, sandwiches, snacks and confectionery to keep you going. Alternatively there is a Picnic Area available so that you can bring your own lunch, have a snack or simply take a break. Coach ticket includes admission.

Itinerary: Arrive Wildlife Centre 11.30am, approximate time at venue 4½ hours, depart Wildlife Centre for return journey 4.00pm, arrive Brighton 6.00pm

Departure Code: E
Price: Adult £25.00*, Child £22.00*, OAP £24.00* (*includes early booking discount)

Canterbury & Howletts

Tuesday, 03 August 2010
Spend a thrilling day out in Kent at Howletts Wild Animal Park, home to 90 species of rare and endangered animals a 90 acre adventure in beautiful ancient parkland. There’ll be surprises around every corner on your journey of discovery including close encounters at the glass fronted tiger enclosures, gorillas, clouded leopards, monkeys, tapirs, giant anteaters, macaques, rhinos and many other rare and endangered species from around the world. Howletts includes a restaurant, pizzeria, refreshment kiosks and picnic areas so you can enjoy a full day out. Coach ticket includes admission.
Or, if you prefer, choose to visit Canterbury only, with plenty of time to explore this historic Cathedral town.

Itinerary: Arrive Canterbury 11.00am, arrive Howletts 11.30am, depart Howletts 4.30pm, depart Canterbury 5.00pm, arrive Brighton 7.30pm

Departure Code: C
Price: Adult £30.00*, Child £26.00*, OAP £29.00* (*includes early booking discount)

Jousting at Lulworth

Wednesday, 04 August 2010
A day with a difference, firstly the coach will take you to Lulworth Cove where you can see one of the natural wonders of the Dorset coast. You can bring a picnic or have a bite to eat in The Beach Café serving locally caught fish and shellfish, try a crab sandwich or cream tea before the coach takes you the short distance to Lulworth Castle to witness the spectacular summer jousting shows as the Knights of Lulworth return for battle. See dramatic sword fights, jousting and daredevil horseback stunts take place in front of the Castle. The effervescent and hugely entertaining Fiery Jack will be wowing crowds with his juggling show and the medieval village will set up camp in the Castle grounds for you to wander and wonder at 14th and 15th century England. Coach ticket includes admission.
EH Members must book via telephone (01273 886200) or at one of our travel shops.

Itinerary: Arrive at Lulworth Cove 12.00pm, depart 2.30pm and arrive Lulworth Castle 2.45pm, depart Lulworth Castle at 4.45pm, arrive Brighton 8.00pm

Departure Code: U
Price: Adult £27.00*, Child £23.00*, OAP £26.00* (*includes early booking discount)

Groombridge Place

Thursday, 05 August 2010
Groombridge Place is a popular family visitor attraction with an impressive 700-year history. It boasts a 17th century formal walled garden flanked by a medieval moat. In the Enchanted Forest, a beautiful area of ancient woodland, a series of highly original gardens have been created. Take a canal boat ride to and from the Enchanted Forest, enjoy Birds of Prey displays (weather permitting) and visit the tiny museum dedicated to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and his close connections with Groombridge. Refreshment can be taken at The Garden Room or there’s an attractive picnic area. Finish the day with a visit to The Country Store, offering a great range of gifts and souvenirs. Coach ticket includes admission.

Itinerary: Arrive Groombridge 10.30am, approximate time at venue 5½ hours, depart Groombridge for return journey 4.00pm, arrive Brighton 6.00pm

Departure Code: D
Price: Adult £25.00*, Child £22.00*, OAP £23.00* (*includes early booking discount)

Mystery Tour

Tuesday, 10 August 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 £14.00*, Child £12.00*, OAP £13.00* (*includes early booking discount)

Bruges (Belgium) via Ferry

Wednesday, 11 August 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 £31.00*, Child £27.00*, OAP £29.00* (*includes early booking discount)

St Peters Village Tour, Broadstairs

Thursday, 12 August 2010
The undisputed hit of our 2009 summer season, experience an historic journey through the ages and see the past dramatically brought to life by costumed characters – a professional presentation of the past by volunteers. Walking with local guides through the centuries in the village of St Peter’s (in early times the largest village in the area, Broadstairs being merely a small fishing village on the coast) you will meet many historical characters portraying a bygone world. During the walking tour you will see the flint built church and find out a little more about its long history. You will hear of conditions in the workhouse, the Newbolts’ breakfast concerts for hundreds of fashionable people, the tower used in the Napoleonic wars, famous (and infamous) local residents and the ancient seat of local government for the area. The tour is less than a mile of flat walking, lasts approximately 2½ hours and includes a break to enable you to purchase a cup of Fairtrade tea or coffee. Not suitable for children under 9. In very wet weather, the tour is suitably adapted. Coach ticket includes donation.

Itinerary: Arrive Broadstairs 11.30am, depart Broadstairs 1.15pm to arrive for the St Peter’s Village Tour 1.30pm - 4.30pm, depart St Peter’s Village Tour for return journey 5.00pm, arrive Brighton 7.30pm

Departure Code: C
Price: Adult £21.00*, Child £18.00*, OAP £19.00* (*includes early booking discount)

Whitchurch Silk Mill & Milestones

Friday, 13 August 2010
An excursion down memory lane, firstly we visit the Silk Mill, a unique early 19th century textile mill in the middle of the small country town of Whitchurch, Hampshire. Built on the River Test during the reign of King George III, silk has been woven here since the 1820/1830s. Now a working museum, the mill produces high quality silks to order for theatrical costume, interior designers and historic houses. Learn about the origins of silk, see at first hand the skilled weavers demonstrating their craft, and you too can have a go at weaving on the hand looms. View the working water wheel sited on the River Test, where you are welcome to bring a picnic to enjoy in our riverside garden or purchase sandwiches, snacks, cakes and hot and cold drinks from the tearoom.
In the early afternoon we rejoin the coach for a short journey to the historical Milestones Museum, Hampshire’s Living History Museum, which is packed full of the things that ordinary people used in the past from Victorian times through to the 1930s. A network of full size historic street scenes, a village green, and even a pub, all located inside a massive new building provides all the interest of an open-air museum without the need to worry about the weather. In a visit lasting around three hours, explore the streets, talk to characters in period costume and enjoy the Milestones café, the Edwardian pub and gift shop.
Coach ticket includes admission to both venues.

Itinerary: Arrive at Whitchurch Silk Mill 10.30am, depart Whitchurch Silk Mill 1.15pm for Milestones arrive 1.45pm, depart Milestones for return journey at 5.00pm, arrive Brighton 7.30pm

Departure Code: C
Price: Adult £27.00*, Child £24.00*, OAP £26.00* (*includes early booking discount)

Ypres & Tyne Cot Cemetery (Belgium) via Ferry

Tuesday, 17 August 2010
Our excursion allows for sightseeing in the beautiful medieval town of Ypres with an optional excursion to the Tyne Cot Cemetery, one of the largest and most impressive British cemeteries of World War One. Firstly, we drop you in the centre of Ypres, and then if you would like to continue on to Tyne Cot for an additional excursion (no additional charge) we drive to the village of Passendale where you will experience the moving memorial to the 12,000 graves and 35,000 missing commonwealth servicemen. You will then return to Ypres to continue your sightseeing. Although we are not able to stay for the Last Post at the Menin Gate, the Tyne Cot Cemetery is a moving reminder of the Great War.

Itinerary: Arrive Ypres 1.15pm (Belgian time), approximate time in Ypres 5 hours or 2 hours (with visit to Tyne Cot) arrive Tyne Cot Cemetery 2.15pm, leave Tyne Cot Cemetery 3.30pm back to Ypres for 4.15pm, depart Ypres (all passengers) for return journey 6.15pm (Belgian time), arrive Brighton midnight (English time)

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

Longleat

Wednesday, 18 August 2010
Set within 900 acres of Capability Brown landscaped parkland, Longleat House is widely regarded as one of the best examples of high Elizabethan architecture in Britain and one of the most beautiful stately homes. For the more adventurous, the coach will drive through the safari park. Unfortunately we are unable to drive through the monkey enclosure owing to their interest in extracting a part of the coach as a souvenir! Longleat has a choice of places to eat to suit all ages and all tastes including the Wessex Pavilion and Cellar’s Restaurant, or if the weather is kind why not bring a picnic. Coach ticket includes admission.

Itinerary: Comfort stop en-route, arrive Longleat 1.00pm, approximate time at venue 4 hours, depart Longleat for return journey 5.30pm, arrive Brighton 9.00pm

Departure Code: V
Price: Adult £33.00*, Child £29.00*, OAP £31.00* (*includes early booking discount)

Pashley Manor & Merriments Gardens

Thursday, 19 August 2010
A real gardener’s delight, here we combine two of the South East’s finest gardens for a sumptuous blend of romantic landscaping. Firstly, Pashley Manor is a quintessential English garden located on the Sussex and Kent border. Pashley offers imaginative plantings and fine old trees, fountains, springs and large ponds. The Kitchen Garden provides for the house and café throughout the season. The Garden Room Café prides itself on its delicious, locally sourced food. Having savoured the delights of Pashley, we rejoin the coach for a short journey to Merriments Gardens. Created during the early 1990’s the beautiful gardens at Merriments have quickly developed into a stunningly beautiful 4 acres of densely planted borders where the plants grown in the nursery can be seen in a garden context with a truly remarkable depth of imagination. Here at Merriments they have a wonderful selection of beautiful and unusual gifts, glass, soaps, books, vases, candles, wicker baskets, and indoor plants. The Garden Cafe terrace by the pond is the perfect place to relax and enjoy afternoon tea.
Coach ticket includes admission to both venues.

Itinerary: Arrive at Pashley Manor 10.30am, depart 1.30pm and arrive Merriments Gardens 2.00pm, depart Merriments Gardens at 5.00pm, arrive Brighton 6.30pm

Departure Code: D
Price: Adult £28.00*, Child £26.00*, OAP £27.00* (*includes early booking discount)

Watercress Line

Friday, 20 August 2010
Ideal for a day of nostalgia, the world-famous Watercress Line offers the chance to participate in a stunning recreation of the golden age of steam. The journey runs from Alresford to Alton and back again through ten miles of scenic Hampshire countryside, enjoying all those sounds, sights and smells of steam travel. There is plenty of time to stop off at stations in between and view the stationmaster’s sitting room at Ropley, which feels like stepping back in time to the 1950s, watch restoration work underway in the Ropley Engine Shed, or visit the station at Medstead & Four Marks, which has been restored to look just as it did in the middle of the last century. The West Country Buffet at Alresford Station provides hot and cold meals and snacks, but please note that only drinks are available at Alton Station. Coach ticket includes All Day Travel Ticket for the train.

Itinerary: Arrive Watercress Line Alresford 11.00am, approximate time at venue 6 hours, depart Watercress Line Alresford for return journey 5.00pm, arrive Brighton 7.00pm

Departure Code: V
Price: Adult £28.00*, Child £22.00*, OAP £27.00* (*includes early booking discount)

Royal Gunpowder Mills

Sunday, 22 August 2010
For a day out with a difference, set in 175 acres of natural parkland and boasting 21 buildings of major historic importance, the site mixes fascinating history, exciting science and beautiful surroundings to produce a magical day out for all. Established in the 17th century, the Royal Gunpowder Mills has a very important place in both the history of Great Britain and its home town of Waltham Abbey. Learn about the science behind gunpowder, how gunpowder originated from China and made its way to the UK, the difference between explosives and propellants, the ingredients that go into producing gunpowder and how the raw materials are gathered, life on board a battleships gun deck, interesting artefacts dug up on site, the way powder boats were used to transport gunpowder and what to do in the event of an explosion. Then enjoy refreshments and light snacks in the Café whose dining patio overlooks one of the many picturesque canals. Coach ticket includes admission.

Itinerary: Arrive Gunpowder Mill 11.00am, approximate time at venue 5 hours, depart Gunpowder Mill for return journey 4.00pm, arrive Brighton 7.00pm

Departure Code: C
Price: Adult £25.00*, Child £21.00*, OAP £23.00* (*includes early booking discount)

Monkey World

Tuesday, 24 August 2010
New for this year, we are pleased to introduce the Dorset Family Attraction of Monkey World. Set amongst the woodland of Dorset lies 65 acres of sanctuary for over 240 primates. Monkey World was set up in 1987 by Jim Cronin to provide chimpanzees with a permanent, stable home. There are currently 60 chimpanzees at Monkey World, which makes it the largest group outside Africa. Monkey World has rescued chimps from Spain, Greece, France, England, Austria, The Netherlands, Israel, Cyprus, Dubai, Mexico and Taiwan. Their exact histories vary, but the majority of them share part of the same story, born in Africa the chimps were taken from their family groups as youngsters. At Monkey World they rehabilitate the chimps into large social groups. There are still many chimps that need rescuing and for this reason they do not allow their animals to breed in order that they have the space and funding to rescue others. There’s a café, a well-stocked gift shop and a picnic area for you to enjoy.
Coach ticket includes admission.

Itinerary: Arrive Monkey World 12.30pm, approximate time at venue 4 hours, depart Monkey World for return journey 4.30pm, arrive Brighton 7.30pm

Departure Code: V
Price: Adult £26.00*, Child £24.00*, OAP £24.00* (*includes early booking discount)

Compton Acres & Dorset Belle Cruise

Wednesday, 25 August 2010
The South’s finest privately owned historic gardens, Compton Acres was built in 1929 and is a wonderful example of a late Victorian garden with seven distinct gardens to wander round and enjoy, including the Italian and Japanese Garden. As well as its beautiful ten acres of gardens, there are exciting shopping opportunities, restaurant, coffee bar, café and a delicatessen. A cruise from Poole Harbour is organised for the afternoon, on one of the Dorset Belles, taking in the beauty of the chines and Sandbanks, complete with on-board commentary, the skipper will point out all the places of interest, not forgetting the celebrities’ houses that we pass along the way!
Coach ticket includes admission to Compton Acres and cruise.

RHS members no concession owing to joint ticket

Itinerary: Arrive Compton Acres 11.00am, depart Compton Acres for Dorset Belle Cruise 2.00pm, arrive Dorset Belle Cruise 3.00pm, depart Dorset Belle Cruise for return journey 5.30pm (approximate), arrive Brighton 8.30pm

Departure Code: U
Price: Adult £29.00*, Child £27.00*, OAP £28.00* (*includes early booking discount)

Bath

Friday, 27 August 2010
Enjoy the sights of this unique city, having travelled through some stunning countryside on the coach journey. A Georgian city with Roman foundations, Bath’s hot springs, Roman Baths, splendid Abbey and Georgian stone crescents have attracted visitors for centuries. Set in rolling Somerset countryside, it is a beautiful and unforgettable place to visit, brimming with things to do and see. In addition to the famous Baths you could pay a visit to the Jane Austen Centre, see how fashions have changed over the years at the Museum of Costume or enjoy a meal in the oldest house in Bath, Sally Lunn’s Refreshment House and Museum. The city centre is compact and most sights are within easy walking distance. You will be dropped in the centre of Bath, at the Coach Park, allowing you plenty of free time to wander at your leisure around the historic city.

Itinerary: Arrive Bath 11.30am, approximate time at venue 5 hours, depart Bath for return journey 4.30pm, arrive Brighton 8.30pm

Departure Code: U
Price: Adult £19.00*, Child £16.00*, OAP £18.00* (*includes early booking discount)

RML Mystery Tour

Monday, 30 August 2010
One of the highlights of our 2009 excursion programme, we are delighted to announce the return of our unique Routemaster vintage Bus Tour. For the “real bus” enthusiast, this is an old fashioned Mystery Tour with a difference, so sit back and let the driver just whisk you away. Board our 1965 Routemaster Double Deck Bus for an unusual ride out and about the Sussex countryside, with time built in for coffee and comfort stops. The excursion will cover most of the Sussex heartland and will last approximately 6 hours. The conductor on the day will highlight some of the views along the route. The weather will have a bearing on how the day unfolds, but rest assured the winning combination of our professional team of drivers and charming vintage transport will ensure a pleasant day is enjoyed by all.

Itinerary: Approximate time of Mystery Tour 6 hours, arrive Brighton 6.00pm

Departure Code: E
Price: Adult £15.00*, Child £12.00*, OAP £14.00* (*includes early booking discount)

Dorset Steam Fair

Friday, 03 September 2010
This day out has something for everyone, whatever your interests. Widely recognised as the World’s leading steam and vintage vehicle preservation event, it is attended every year by over 200,000 people from the UK and all over the world. Its aim is to give the public an insight into how the English way of life looked when steam power was in its heyday. Marvel at the 200 working steam engines and 100 fairground organs plus 2,000 other working exhibits and the highlight of the show – the old time steam Funfair. Smell it, taste it and see it for yourself. Coach ticket includes admission.

Itinerary: Arrive Dorset Steam Fair 12.00pm, approximate time at venue 5 hours, depart Dorset Steam Fair for return journey 5.00pm, arrive Brighton 8.00pm

Departure Code: U
Price: Adult £30.00*, Child £22.00*, OAP £27.00* (*includes early booking discount)

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 £35.00*, Child £29.00*, OAP £32.00* (*includes early booking discount)

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 £31.00*, Child £26.00*, OAP £30.00* (*includes early booking discount)

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 £31.00*, Child £27.00*, OAP £29.00* (*includes early booking discount)

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 £23.00*, Child £20.00*, OAP £22.00* (*includes early booking discount)

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 £26.00*, Child £24.00*, OAP £24.00* (*includes early booking discount)

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 £29.00*, Child £25.00*, OAP £27.00* (*includes early booking discount)

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 £35.00*, Child £32.00*, OAP £34.00* (*includes early booking discount)

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 £14.00*, Child £12.00*, OAP £13.00* (*includes early booking discount)

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 £17.00*, Child £15.00*, OAP £16.00* (*includes early booking discount)

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 £21.00*, Child £17.00*, OAP £20.00* (*includes early booking discount)

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 £

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)