Days Out

Get to know us trip

Thursday, 22 January 2009
As a local coach company, we are always keen to hear from our customers about what you would like to see us offering in the future. Come out with us on an afternoon Sussex tour, where there will be the opportunity for an informal chat with the Brighton and Hove staff on board, whilst enjoying a leisurely drive through the Sussex countryside. Just like our popular Mystery Tours, there will be a stop for a comfort and refreshment break.

Itinerary: Approximate duration 6 hours, arrive Brighton 5.00pm
Departure Code: E
Price: Adult £10.00, Child £7.00, OAP £9.00

Mystery Tour

Wednesday, 04 February 2009
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 5.00pm
Departure Code: E
Price: Adult £15.00, Child £12.00, OAP £14.00

Windsor Castle & HRH Prince Charles 60th Birthday Exhibition

Tuesday, 17 February 2009
It’s hard to believe but Prince Charles has celebrated his 60th birthday in November 2008. To mark this special occasion, Windsor Castle is currently hosting a special exhibition, including a series of intimate family photos that follow the Prince’s life from his childhood up to the present day. The photos featured include Prince Charles as a schoolboy playing with his sister Princess Anne; Prince Charles as a teenager starring in a school production of Macbeth, pictures taken during his military career and of his wedding to Princess Diana.

The exhibition also contains some of Prince Charles personal belongings including a selection of his watercolours (the Prince is a very talented artist) and the geometry set he used at school. Windsor Castle has a rich history spanning over nearly 1,000 years. As an official residence of her Majesty the Queen and one of the largest and oldest occupied castles in the world, the site encapsulates 900 years of British history. It covers an area of 26 acres and attractions include the magnificent State Apartments and St George’s Chapel, one of the finest examples of Gothic architecture in England and the spiritual home of the Order of the Garter.

We have secured a limited number of tickets for this special event, maximum of 30 passengers.
Coach ticket includes admission to the castle and exhibition.

Itinerary: Arrive Windsor Castle 10.30am, approximate time at Windsor Castle 4 hours, Windsor free time from 2.30pm, depart Windsor for return journey 4.30pm, arrive Brighton 6.00pm
Departure Code: D
Price: Adult £34.00*, Child £34.00*, OAP £34.00* (*includes early booking discount)

Windsor Only

Tuesday, 17 February 2009
Windsor is a suburban town and tourist destination in the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead in Berkshire, England. It is best known as the site of Windsor Castle.

It is immediately south of the River Thames, which forms its boundary with Eton. The village of Old Windsor, just over two miles to the south, predates what is now called Windsor by around 300 years.

Windsor is a popular tourist destination and location of Windsor Castle, one of the official residences of the British Royal Family. The castle was originally established by King William I of England but has been substantially altered and added to over the centuries.

As a result of the royal residence Windsor has facilities usually found in larger towns: two railway stations, a theatre and several substantial hotels. The town is also the location of Legoland, built on the site of Windsor Safari Park. On construction, several tons of hippo dung had to be removed from the enclosure used by the animals

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

Bruges Mad March Hare via Ferry

Tuesday, 31 March 2009
We give you the opportunity to admire Bruges’ architectural and artistic treasures from the past, with plenty of time to shop for your Belgium chocolate and goodies just in time for EASTER. Walking along the maze of winding cobbled alleys and romantic canals, 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)

Moreton in Marsh & Bourton-on-the-Water

Tuesday, 14 April 2009
In the heart of the Cotswolds and located at the head of the beautiful Evenlode Valley, Moreton in Marsh is a thriving market town dating back 1000 years to the Saxon era. Here you can shop in and around the marketplace and wander at your leisure round this small friendly town, 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 Model Village (a one ninth scale model of Bourton-on-the Water) is highly recommended. Here you will find the River Windrush with its distinctive bridges, the beeches, willows and chestnuts all in miniature. At the churches you can hear the choirs. The buildings are constructed and maintained in Cotswold stone from the local quarry. Built by local craftsmen in the 1930’s it was opened to the public in 1937 on Coronation Day. A unique experience which appeals to all ages, the Model Village remains one of the Cotswolds’ most popular tourist attractions.

Itinerary: Arrive Moreton in Marsh 11.00am, depart Moreton in Marsh 2.30pm, arrive Bourton-on the-Water 3.00pm, depart Bourton on-the-Water for return journey 5.00pm, arrive Brighton 8.30pm
Departure Code: C
Price: Adult £18.00*, Child £15.00*, OAP £17.00* (*includes early booking discount)

Clandon Park & Hatchlands Park

Wednesday, 22 April 2009
Situated in the tranquil heart of the Surrey countryside Clandon Park was built in the early 1730’s, and is one of Britain’s finest examples of the classical Palladian style. Since being presented to the National Trust, the house has been extensively restored and redecorated. You can enjoy the magnificent rooms and famous two-storied White Marble Hall, a superb collection of 18th century furniture, porcelain and textiles. The attractive gardens contain a parterre, grotto, sunken Dutch garden, and a Maori meeting house and the Queen’s Royal Surrey Regiment Museum is also located here. A large restaurant is situated in the vaulted undercroft.

Built in the 1750s Hatchlands Park contains the earliest recorded decorations by Robert Adam in an English country house. On display is the Cobbe Collection, the world’s largest group of keyboard instruments associated with famous composers such as Purcell, Bach, Chopin, Mahler and Elgar. Hatchlands is set in a beautiful 174-hectar (430-acre) park, with a small formal garden designed by Gertrude Jekyll, and a variety of waymarked walks offering vistas of open parkland and views of the house. The woodlands are a haven for wildlife and have a stunning bluebell wood. There is a licensed tearoom for light refreshments. Coach ticket includes entry to both venues. National Trust Members £18

Itinerary: Arrive Clandon Park 10.30am, approximate time at venue 3 hours, arrive Hatchlands Park 2.30pm, approximate time at venue 2½ hours, depart Hatchlands Park for return journey 5.00pm, arrive Brighton 6.30pm
Departure Code: D
Price: Adult £27.00*, Child £19.00*, OAP £25.00* (*includes early booking discount)

Leeds Castle & Coastal Tour

Thursday, 30 April 2009
Come with us on a historic day out to Leeds Castle in Kent. Instead of the usual motorway route, we start our day with a leisurely drive along the coast taking in the delights of the Cinque Ports. We enjoy an hour at the Riverside Hotel in Rye for coffee before boarding the coach and making our way to Leeds Castle, the highlight of our excursion. The picturesque Leeds Castle is set on two islands on the River Len in the heart of Kent and is widely renowned as one of the most beautiful castles in the world! It has been home to royalty, lords and ladies for over 1000 years. The Fairfax Restaurant and Café Bar serve a varied choice of dishes in the courtyard. Light refreshments can also be obtained from the seasonal kiosks in the courtyard and at the Maze. Coach ticket includes admission to Leeds Castle and coffee at The Riverside Hotel.

Itinerary: Arrive Riverside Restaurant 11.00am, depart Riverside Restaurant for journey to Leeds Castle 12.00 noon, arrive Leeds Castle 1.00pm, approximate time at venue 4 hours, depart Leeds Castle for return journey 5.00pm, arrive Brighton 7.00pm
Departure Code: D
Price: Adult £28.00*, Child £24.00*, OAP £27.00* (*includes early booking discount)

Arras France via Ferry

Saturday, 02 May 2009
Located on the border between France and the Low Countries, Arras frequently changed hands before becoming firmly French in the late 17th century. In the 14th and 15th centuries, Arras was a thriving textile town specialising in fine wool tapestries, which decorated palaces and castles all over Europe. The term arras is still used to refer to a rich tapestry, no matter where it was woven. Arras is not only famous for its role in the First & Second World Wars but also for its beauty and tranquility, having been described as France’s most attractive city. With a tremendous history dating back to the Romans, Arras boasts not only a superb past but today it is also bursting with arts and culture. You will find plenty to entertain you from museums, ancient Roman sites and the battlefields of the Artois region to its superb shopping facilities, markets, antique dealers and specialist porcelain shops, alongside a fantastic range of bars and restaurants.

Itinerary: Arrive Arras 12.30pm (French time), approximate time at venue 5 hours, depart Arras for return journey 5.30pm (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)

Penshurst Place & Weald of Kent Craft Show

Monday, 04 May 2009
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 will have plenty of time to explore this delightful medieval manor house, its formal staterooms, 11-acre historic gardens, toy museum; children’s venture playground, gift shop and tearooms where lunches can be purchased. We have timed our visit to coincide with the Weald of Kent Craft Show which offers exquisite craft at affordable prices, free antique valuation, wine tasting, workshop & activity area, specialist food marquees and a wide range of traditional & contemporary crafts. Coach ticket includes admission. RHS membership not applicable.

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 £26.00*, Child £19.00*, OAP £24.00* (*includes early booking discount)

Watercress Line

Thursday, 07 May 2009
Fun and exciting for young and old alike, you can relive a bygone age with a journey by vintage steam train on the “Watercress Line”. 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 on the train.

Itinerary: Arrive Watercress Line Alresford 11.00am, approximate time at venue 6 hours, depart Watercress Line Alesford for return journey 5.00pm, arrive Brighton 7.00pm
Departure Code: W
Price: Adult £26.00*, Child £22.00*, OAP £25.00* (*includes early booking discount)

BBC Television Tour & Westfield Shopping Centre

Tuesday, 12 May 2009
Firstly the coach will take you to London’s newest and the UK’s third largest shopping mall, the recently opened £1.7 billion Westfield Shopping Centre. Covering 43 acres with 280 shops there’s a huge choice of stores to choose from. There are also over 50 places to eat and drink including cafes, restaurants, culinary counters, coffee & juice bars and fast food outlets. Then it’s on to the world famous BBC Television Centre where you will see the BBC Newsroom and visit the interactive studio accompanied by well-informed, entertaining guides. The tour lasts around 2 hours and we have to split the coach passengers into smaller groups. The tour gives you a fascinating insight into the world of BBC Television it’s a working building so you never know whom you might see! Coach ticket includes BBC Television tour admission.

Itinerary: Arrive Westfield 10.15am, approximate time at venue 2 hours, depart Westfield 12.30pm, arrive London BBC TV Studios 12.45pm, approximate time at venue 3 hours, depart BBC TV Studios for return journey 4.00pm, arrive Brighton 6.30pm
Departure Code: C
Price: Adult £24.00*, Child £22.00*, OAP £23.00* (*includes early booking discount)

Mystery Tour

Wednesday, 13 May 2009
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 Tour6 hours,arriveBrighton 5.00pm
Departure Code: E
Price: Adult £13.00*, Child £11.00*, OAP £12.00* (*includes early booking discount)

RHS Wisley Gardens

Tuesday, 19 May 2009
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 £17

Itinerary: Arrive Wisley 10.30am, approximate time at venue 5 hours, depart Wisley for return journey 3.30pm, arrive Brighton 5.30pm
Departure Code: D
Price: Adult £23.00*, Child £18.00*, OAP £22.00* (*includes early booking discount)

Guildford River Trip

Thursday, 28 May 2009
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, passing through the most beautiful and peaceful stretch of the River Wey and Godalming Navigation. You’ll see the Water Meadows and Saint Catherine’s Golden Sands and Ferry (used many years ago by the Pilgrims on their way to Canterbury), pass through Saint Catherine’s Lock, before turning at a winding hole for the return journey to Guildford, which takes its name from the “Golden Ford”. There will be time to explore Guildford before and after the river trip before the return coach journey. Coach ticket includes cruise and lunch.

Itinerary: Arrive Guildford 10.30am, 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: W
Price: Adult £29.00*, Child £24.00*, OAP £27.00* (*includes early booking discount)

Bruges Belgium via Ferry

Saturday, 06 June 2009
We give you the opportunity to admire Bruges’ architectural and artistic treasures from the past, with plenty of time to shop for your Belgium chocolate and goodies including the city’s most famous chocolate, the ‘Brugsch Swaentje’ (Bruges Swan). Walking along the maze of winding cobbled alleys and romantic canals, 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)

Chichester Kingfisher Fish & Chip Cruise

Tuesday, 09 June 2009
The four main streets of Chichester stretch out like a compass following the original Roman plan, yet architecturally Chichester is a Georgian city, ranked the third most desirable place to live in England in a MORI poll. Situated in the heart of the beautiful South Downs, it is a bustling vibrant city with a good range of coffee shops, tearooms and eateries, and plenty to see and do from street entertainers to exploring the Roman walls and the glorious 900 year old cathedral (where toasted teacakes in the Cloisters Café come highly recommended).

Then it’s off to Littlehampton harbour for a 2½ hour chartered fish & chips cruise. On board you will be served traditional fish & chips with a complimentary glass of wine, your return trip on the boat being accompanied by a cake and soft drink ONLY 24 seats available so book early! Coach ticket includes fish & chips cruise.

Itinerary: Arrive Chichester 1.00pm, approximate time at venue 2 hours, leave Chichester for boat trip 3.00pm, arrive Littlehampton boat trip 4.00pm, depart Littlehampton for return journey 6.30pm, arrive Brighton 7.30pm

Departure Code: Z
Price: Adult £33.00*, Child £29.00*, OAP £32.00* (*includes early booking discount)

Chichester Only

Tuesday, 09 June 2009
The four main streets of Chichester stretch out like a compass following the original Roman plan, yet architecturally Chichester is a Georgian city, ranked the third most desirable place to live in England in a MORI poll. Situated in the heart of the beautiful South Downs, it is a bustling vibrant city with a good range of coffee shops, tearooms and eateries, and plenty to see and do from watching the street entertainers to exploring the Roman walls and the glorious 900 year old cathedral (where toasted teacakes in the Cloisters Café come highly recommended), visiting the Pallant House Gallery, the Chichester District Museum or the Festival Theatre.

Itinerary: Arrive Chichester 1.00pm, approximate time at venue 4 hours, depart Chichester for return journey 5.00pm, arrive Brighton 6.30pm
Departure Code: Z
Price: Adult £10.00*, Child £9.00*, OAP £9.00* (*includes early booking discount)

Gloucester & Clearwell Caves

Wednesday, 10 June 2009
Gloucester has plenty to offer for those that wish to go shopping and explore the town for the day. For those who want an extra adventure, the coach will continue on to Clearwell Caves in the afternoon for a guided tour around these impressive caverns, which descend 100ft underground, complete with mining equipment and geological displays. Mined for iron over 2,500 years, the Caves represent a unique survival of an ancient Forest of Dean tradition of Free Mining, still producing pigments for natural paints. Educational and fun - a great underground experience for all the family!
Choose from either Gloucester Coach only OR the additional Clearwell Caves coach price, which includes admission.
Gloucester coach only £19

Itinerary: Arrive Gloucester 11.00am, depart Gloucester 12.00noon, arrive Clearwell Caves 1.00pm, depart Clearwell Caves to Gloucester 4.00pm, depart Gloucester for return journey 5.00pm, arrive Brighton 9.00pm
Departure Code: B
Price: Adult £26.00*, Child £24.00*, OAP £25.00* (*includes early booking discount)

South of England Show Ardingly

Friday, 12 June 2009
Following the success of last year’s day out to the South of England Show, Brighton and Hove Coaches will repeat the Bus Shuttle service to Ardingly in 2009 with our Double Decker Bus, 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 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 £11.00*, Child £9.00*, OAP £10.00* (*includes early booking discount)

Isle of Wight Tour & Buffet

Tuesday, 16 June 2009
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 no need for further refreshment. You rejoin the coach for an afternoon tour of the island and then the ferry home. Coach ticket includes two-course buffet lunch.

Itinerary: Arrive Newport IOW for Lunch 12 noon, depart Newport IOW for Tour of Island 2.00pm, duration of Tour approximately 3 hours, depart Isle of Wight for return journey 5.00pm, arrive Brighton 7.30pm
Departure Code: V
Price: Adult £35.00*, Child £32.00*, OAP £33.00* (*includes early booking discount)

Spinnaker Tower & Portsmouth Shopping

Tuesday, 23 June 2009
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. Coach ticket includes admission to Spinnaker Tower.

Itinerary: Arrive Spinnaker Tower Tour 11.30am-12.30pm, approximate time in Portsmouth town centre 4 hours, depart Portsmouth town centre for return journey 4.30pm, arrive Brighton 6.30pm
Departure Code: W
Price: Adult £23.00*, Child £20.00*, OAP £22.00* (*includes early booking discount)

Kentish Lady Cruise & Picnic Box

Friday, 26 June 2009
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 ladies and gents 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 well 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 (freetime) 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 £32.00*, Child £29.00*, OAP £30.00* (*includes early booking discount)

DUKW (Duck) Tour & Free time in London

Tuesday, 30 June 2009
Offering more than just sightseeing, this is an incredible and unique way to see the sites of London - an exciting road and river adventure appealing to visitors of all ages! The name Duck Tours is actually drawn from the vehicles themselves, which are an important part of British history as they are the amphibious DUKW used to take the troops ashore for the D-Day landings. The tour will take in the many sights of London on land by road, and by water where the DUKW will enter the River Thames for a cruise past the Houses of Parliament. After the tour there is free time in London before the return coach trip home. Coach ticket includes Duck Tour.

Itinerary: Arrive DUKW Tour 11.30am, approximate time of DUKW Tour 75 minutes, depart DUKW Tour for free time in London 2.00pm, depart London for return journey 5.00pm, arrive Brighton 7.00pm
Departure Code: D
Price: Adult £33.00*, Child £29.00*, OAP £31.00* (*includes early booking discount)

De Panne (Belgium) via Ferry

Thursday, 02 July 2009
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, some 400m wide. This extends 12km miles to Nieuwpoort and in the other direction to Dunkerque in France, 17km miles distant. 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.

Itinerary: Arrive De Panne 1.00pm (Belgian time), approximate time at venue 4½ hours, depart De Panne for return journey 5.30pm (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)

Kennet & Avon Canal (Hungerford)

Tuesday, 07 July 2009
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 6.30pm
Departure Code: V
Price: Adult £27.00*, Child £25.00*, OAP £26.00* (*includes early booking discount)

Penshurst Place & Cream Tea

Friday, 10 July 2009
Come and join us for afternoon tea with scones and 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
RHS membership not applicable.
Departure Code: D
Price: Adult £27.00*, Child £23.00*, OAP £26.00* (*includes early booking discount)

Mystery Tour

Wednesday, 15 July 2009
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 5.00pm
Departure Code: E
Price: Adult £13.00*, Child £11.00*, OAP £12.00* (*includes early booking discount)

Dickens World

Friday, 17 July 2009
Dickens World in Chatham is an exciting indoor visitor complex themed around the life, books and times of one of Britain’s best loved authors. It will take you on a fascinating journey, stepping back in time to Dickensian England and literally into the urban streets, sounds and smells of the early 19th century. There is a host of attractions within the site, along with a cast of colourful nice ‘n’ nasty Dickens characters to meet! There will be plenty of time to enjoy the experience and purchase lunch at the restaurant or coffee shop. Coach ticket includes admission.

Itinerary: Arrive Dickens World 11.30am, approximate time at venue 4½ hours, depart Dickens World for return journey 4.00pm, arrive Brighton 6.30pm

Departure Code: D
Price: Adult £28.00*, Child £24.00*, OAP £26.00* (*includes early booking discount)

Highclere Castle

Tuesday, 21 July 2009
Highclere Castle is a dignified retreat, rich in history and treasures. Only one hour from London, the Castle sits in the heart of the Berkshire countryside amidst 6000 acres of stunning landscaped parkland. Designed in the 1830s at the same time as the Houses of Parliament, this soaring pinnacled mansion provided a perfect setting for the 3rd Earl of Carnarvon, one of the great host’s of Queen Victoria’s reign. The 5th Earl of Carnarvon famously discovered the tomb of Tutankhamun and there is a permanent exhibition of Egyptology contained within the cellars of the Castle reflecting this exciting period of history. The family have also had a long association with horseracing and there is another exhibition celebrating 10 years of links to the sport of kings. Coach ticket includes admission.

Itinerary: Lunch stop en-route 12 noon, arrive Highclere Castle 2.00pm, approximate time at venue 3 hours, depart Highclere Castle for return journey 5.00pm, arrive Brighton 7.30pm
Departure Code: D
Price: Adult £29.00*, Child £25.00*, OAP £27.00* (*includes early booking discount)

Bath

Thursday, 23 July 2009
Enjoy the sights of this unique city, having travelled through some stunning countryside on the coach journey. 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. 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: B
Price: Adult £17.00*, Child £14.00*, OAP £15.00* (*includes early booking discount)

Sluis Holland via Ferry

Tuesday, 28 July 2009
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)

Kent & East Sussex Railway - Tenterden

Thursday, 30 July 2009
You will be driven to Tenterden Station where you board the train to Bodiam. The famous National Trust castle is just a short stroll from the restored station at Bodiam so why not really make a day out of your trip and explore the fairytale castle. There will be time to explore the picturesque ‘Cinque Port’ of Tenterden itself, which has every reason to declare itself ‘The Jewel of the Weald’, before boarding the coach home. The Wharf Tearoom serves drinks and refreshments at Bodiam Castle. Coach ticket includes return train ticket only.

Bodiam Castle admission NOT included.

Itinerary: Arrive Tenterden for free time 11.45am, board Train 1.15pm, approximate time at venue 5½ hours, depart Tenterden for return journey 5.15pm, arrive Brighton 6.45pm
Departure Code: L
Price: Adult £27.00*, Child £25.00*, OAP £26.00* (*includes early booking discount)

Salisbury & Winchester

Friday, 31 July 2009
Salisbury has an abundance of historical 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 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 craftmakers the city boasts a tempting array of independent shops, boutiques and art galleries in scenic settings.

This day out is designed to allow free time in both cities to shop, lunch and enjoy your day out.

Itinerary: Arrive Salisbury 11.00am, depart Salisbury for Winchester 2.30pm, arrive Winchester 3.00pm, depart Winchester for return journey 5.30pm, arrive Brighton 7.30pm
Departure Code: V
Price: Adult £17.00*, Child £14.00*, OAP £15.00* (*includes early booking discount)

Guildford River Trip

Tuesday, 04 August 2009
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, passing through the most beautiful and peaceful stretch of the River Wey and Godalming Navigation. You’ll see the Water Meadows and Saint Catherine’s Golden Sands and Ferry (used many years ago by the Pilgrims on their way to Canterbury), pass through Saint Catherine’s Lock, before turning at a winding hole for the return journey to Guildford, which takes its name from the “Golden Ford”. There will be time to explore Guildford before and after the river trip before the return coach journey. Coach ticket includes cruise and lunch.

Itinerary: Arrive Guildford 10.30am, 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: W
Price: Adult £29.00*, Child £24.00*, OAP £27.00* (*includes early booking discount)

Diggerland Kent

Thursday, 06 August 2009
Diggerland is a day out with a difference - not only can families learn about how diggers work, they can actually drive them, too. Diggerland guarantees a fun filled, exciting, action packed day out for kids and adults of all ages. Children (and adults if they wish) have the opportunity to ride in, and drive, different types of construction machinery including Dumper Trucks, Mini Diggers and Giant Diggers (all under strict supervision). There are great opportunities to take photos, or learn about the workings of the machines from the fully trained Instructors constantly on hand. Empty tummies can be refuelled at the Dig Inn, with a selection of snacks, burgers, salads, etc. Coach ticket includes admission.

Itinerary: Arrive Diggerland 11.30am, approximate time at venue 4½ hours, depart Diggerland for return journey 4.00pm, arrive Brighton 6.30pm
Departure Code: D
Price: Adult £27.00*, Child £27.00*, OAP £23.00* (*includes early booking discount)

Hever Castle Kent

Tuesday, 11 August 2009
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. There are two self-service restaurants on site offering a range of hot and cold meals and refreshments throughout the day, and picnics can be enjoyed 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: L
Price: Adult £25.00*, Child £18.00*, OAP £23.00* (*includes early booking discount)

Ypres Belgium & Tyne Cot Cemetery via Ferry

Thursday, 13 August 2009
Our trip allows for sightseeing in the beautifully 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 1. 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 extra 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 be returned 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 at Ypres 5 hours or 3 hours (with visit to Tyne Cot), arrive Tyne Cot cemetery 2.00pm, depart Tyne Cot cemetery 2.45pm, back to Ypres for 3.15pm, 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)

Mystery Tour

Tuesday, 18 August 2009
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 5.00pm
Departure Code: E
Price: Adult £13.00*, Child £11.00*, OAP £12.00* (*includes early booking discount)

Windsor & Legoland

Wednesday, 19 August 2009
With over 50 interactive rides, live shows, building workshops, driving schools and attractions and set in 150 acres of beautiful parkland, LEGOLAND Windsor is a different sort of family theme park. Admission for Legoland included in coach ticket.
For those who wish to visit only the wonderful historic town of Windsor, you’ll have a whole day to see around 20 attractions, which include Eton, the Changing of the Guard and Savill Garden, and Windsor Great Park.
Windsor coach only £17

Itinerary: Arrive Windsor 10.30am, arrive Legoland 11am, approximate time at venues 5-6 hours, depart Legoland for return journey 4.30pm, depart Windsor for return journey 5pm, arrive Brighton 7pm
Departure Code: D
Price: Adult £33.00*, Child £30.00*, OAP £31.00* (*includes early booking discount)

St Peters Village Tour

Thursday, 20 August 2009
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 costumed 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 our 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 tea or coffee. In very wet weather, the tour is suitably adapted. Coach ticket includes donation.

Itinerary: Arrive St Peter’s Village 12.30pm, St Peter’s Village Tour 1.30pm - 4.30pm, depart St Peter’s Village for return journey 5.00pm, arrive Brighton 7.30pm
Departure Code: D
Price: Adult £20.00*, Child £17.00*, OAP £18.00* (*includes early booking discount)

DUKW (Duck) Tour & Free time in London

Tuesday, 25 August 2009
Offering more than just sightseeing, this is an incredible and unique way to see the sites of London - an exciting road and river adventure appealing to visitors of all ages! The name Duck Tours is actually drawn from the vehicles themselves, which are an important part of British history as they are the amphibious DUKW used to take the troops ashore for the D-Day landings. The tour will take in the many sights of London on land by road, and by water where the DUKW will enter the River Thames for a cruise past the Houses of Parliament. After the tour there is free time in London before the return coach trip home. Coach ticket includes Duck Tour.

Itinerary: Arrive DUKW Tour 11.30am, approximate time of DUKW Tour 75 minutes, depart DUKW Tour for free time in London 2.00pm, depart London for return journey 5.00pm, arrive Brighton 7.00pm
Departure Code: D
Price: Adult £33.00*, Child £29.00*, OAP £31.00* (*includes early booking discount)

Longleat

Wednesday, 26 August 2009
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 variety of catering facilities to suit all ages and all tastes including the Wessex Pavilion and Cellar’s Restaurant. Coach ticket includes admission.

Itinerary: Comfort stop en-route, arrive Longleat 1.00pm, approximate time at venue 4 hours, depart Longleat for return journey 5.00pm, arrive Brighton 8.30pm
Departure Code: V
Price: Adult £32.00*, Child £29.00*, OAP £30.00* (*includes early booking discount)

Eagle Heights (Kent's Bird of Prey Centre)

Thursday, 27 August 2009
Watch eagles soar high above the valley. Witness the speed and dexterity of the hawks and falcons. Eagle Heights was established to further the awareness of British birds of prey and is one of the largest centres in the UK with approximately 150 raptors representing over 50 different species. The centre also ‘takes in’ and cares for birds and animals from the RSPCA and it has a rapidly growing collection of reptiles and mammals, including meerkats, otters and a cheetah. Eagle Heights aims to promote the importance of conservation and the environment. A buzzard re-introduction program has been organised and chicks have been hatched and reared at the centre. Facilities at the centre include a cafe, serving both hot and cold food, indoor and outdoor aviaries, a large flying arena, play area and shop. Coach ticket includes admission.

Itinerary: Arrive Eagle Heights 11.00am, approximate time at venue 5 hours, depart Eagle Heights for return journey 4.00pm, arrive Brighton 6.00pm
Departure Code: D
Price: Adult £23.00*, Child £21.00*, OAP £22.00* (*includes early booking discount)

Compton Acres & Dorset Belle Cruise

Friday, 28 August 2009
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 the Japanese Gardens. As well as its beautiful ten acres of gardens, there are exciting shopping opportunities, restaurant, coffee bar, café and a delicatessen. A cruise from either Poole Harbour or Bournemouth Pier 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 and cruise.

RHS members no concession owing to joint ticket.

Itinerary: Arrive Compton Acres 11.30am, depart Compton Acres for Dorset Belle Cruise 2.00pm, arrive Dorset Belle Cruise 3.15pm, depart Dorset Belle Cruise for return journey 5.15pm (approximate), arrive Brighton 8.00pm
Departure Code: V
Price: Adult £26.00*, Child £23.00*, OAP £24.00* (*includes early booking discount)

Mystery Tour with 1953 Vintage Bus

Sunday, 30 August 2009
For the “real bus” enthusiast, this is an old fashioned Mystery Tour with a difference, so sit back and let the driver just take you away. Board our 1953 Bristol K for an unusual ride out and about the Sussex countryside, where there is time for coffee stops. The route will cover most of the Sussex heartland and will last approximately 4hours.

Itinerary: Approximate time of Mystery Tour 4 hours plus refreshment stop, arrive Brighton 4.00pm
Departure Code: Y
Price: Adult £14.00*, Child £11.00*, OAP £13.00* (*includes early booking discount)

Guildford River Trip

Thursday, 03 September 2009
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, passing through the most beautiful and peaceful stretch of the River Wey and Godalming Navigation. You’ll see the Water Meadows and Saint Catherine’s Golden Sands and Ferry (used many years ago by the Pilgrims on their way to Canterbury), pass through Saint Catherine’s Lock, before turning at a winding hole for the return journey to Guildford, which takes its name from the “Golden Ford”. There will be time to explore Guildford before and after the river trip before the return coach journey. Coach ticket includes cruise and lunch.

Itinerary: Arrive Guildford 10.30am, 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: W
Price: Adult £29.00*, Child £24.00*, OAP £27.00* (*includes early booking discount)

Dorset Steam Fair

Friday, 04 September 2009
2008 saw the Great Dorset Steam Fair celebrate its 40th year and the event is still as popular as ever. The show 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. Coach ticket includes admission.

Itinerary: Arrive Dorset Steam Fair 12.00 noon, approximate time at venue 5 hours, depart Dorset Steam Fair for return journey 5.00pm, arrive Brighton 7.30pm
Departure Code: V
Price: Adult £29.00*, Child £21.00*, OAP £27.00* (*includes early booking discount)

Duxford Air Show

Sunday, 06 September 2009
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 91st annual Air Show. Highly recommended by those who went last year - a superb day out for all. Coach ticket includes admission.

Itinerary: Arrive Duxford 12.00 noon, approximate time at venue 5½ hours, depart Duxford for return journey 5.30pm, arrive Brighton 8.30pm
Departure Code: D
Price: Adult £34.00*, Child £29.00*, OAP £32.00* (*includes early booking discount)

Mystery Tour

Tuesday, 08 September 2009
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 5.00pm
Departure Code: E
Price: Adult £13.00*, Child £11.00*, OAP £12.00* (*includes early booking discount)

Polhill Gardens & Mount Ephraim

Wednesday, 09 September 2009
A leisurely lunchtime stop at Polhill Garden Centre allows you to purchase lunch at Novell’s, its 650-seat restaurant, before an onward trip to Mount Ephraim, is the perfect itinerary for a relaxing afternoon out in Kent. Unwind in the ten acres of gardens, which are set in the heart of an 800-acre estate with magnificent views over the Swale estuary. Whether you choose to enjoy the tranquillity of the Japanese gardens, take on the challenge of the grass maze or just relax on the Edwardian Tea Room terrace overlooking the topiary and herbaceous border, Mount Ephraim Gardens are a must. Coach ticket includes admission.

Itinerary: Arrive Polhill Garden Centre 11.00am, depart Polhill Garden Centre 1.30pm, arrive Mount Ephraim Gardens 2.00pm, depart Mount Ephraim Gardens for return journey 5.00pm, arrive Brighton 7.00pm
Departure Code: D
Price: Adult £21.00*, Child £17.00*, OAP £19.00* (*includes early booking discount)

Amiens France via Ferry

Saturday, 12 September 2009
Amiens is a French town with a difference - known as little Venice of the North, due to the Hortillonnages, an area over 300 hectares of small islands criss crossed by 65 km of canals which can be explored either by walking or by traditional boat. The author Jules Verne wrote most of his award winning books here, and you can visit the house where he lived and wrote which holds many memories of his life. Other Amiens attractions include the Atelier Claude Barre workshops, where you can see skilled craftsmen making stained glass using traditional methods, Notre Dame Cathedral, and the Millennium Clock. We aim to give you 4 hours to explore this delightful town and enjoy some traditional French cuisine for lunch.

Itinerary: Arrive Amiens 1.30pm (French time), approximate time at venue 4 hours, depart Amiens for return journey 5.30pm (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)

Isle of Wight Tour & Buffet

Tuesday, 15 September 2009
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 no need for further refreshment. You rejoin the coach for an afternoon tour of the island and then the ferry home. Coach ticket includes two-course buffet lunch.

Itinerary: Arrive Newport IOW for Lunch 12 noon, depart Newport IOW for Tour of Island 2.00pm, duration of Tour approximately 3 hours, depart Isle of Wight for return journey 5.00pm, arrive Brighton 7.30pm
Departure Code: V
Price: Adult £35.00*, Child £32.00*, OAP £33.00* (*includes early booking discount)

BBC Television Tour & Westfield Shopping Centre

Friday, 18 September 2009
Firstly the coach will take you to London’s newest and the UK’s third largest shopping mall, the recently opened £1.7 billion Westfield Shopping Centre. Covering 43 acres with 280 shops there’s a huge choice of stores to choose from. There are also over 50 places to eat and drink including cafes, restaurants, culinary counters, coffee & juice bars and fast food outlets. Then it’s on to the world famous BBC Television Centre where you will see the BBC Newsroom and visit the interactive studio accompanied by well-informed, entertaining guides. The tour lasts around 2 hours and we have to split the coach passengers into smaller groups. The tour gives you a fascinating insight into the world of BBC Television it’s a working building so you never know whom you might see! Coach ticket includes BBC Television tour admission.

Itinerary: Arrive Westfield 10.15am, approximate time at venue 2 hours, depart Westfield 12.30pm, arrive London BBC TV Studios 12.45pm, approximate time at venue 3 hours, depart BBC TV Studios for return journey 4.00pm, arrive Brighton 6.30pm
Departure Code: C
Price: Adult £24.00*, Child £22.00*, OAP £23.00* (*includes early booking discount)

Poppy Factory (Morning Tour) Coach 1

Wednesday, 23 September 2009
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, most of them disabled, 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.
This year we have two tours booked so you can choose the itinerary that suits you best.
(Please specify either Coach 1 or Coach 2 when booking)

Morning Tour – Coach 1
We arrive at the Poppy Factory for the tour then reboard the coach for the journey to Kingston for lunch and free time. Coach ticket includes place on pre-booked tour.

Itinerary: Arrive Poppy Factory 10.00am, approximate time of tour 10.30pm -12 noon, depart Poppy Factory 12 noon arrive Kingston 12.30pm for free time and lunch, depart Kingston for return journey 3.30pm, arrive Brighton 5.30pm
Departure Code: C
Price: Adult £16.00*, Child £13.00*, OAP £15.00* (*includes early booking discount)

Poppy Factory (Afternoon Tour) Coach 2

Wednesday, 23 September 2009
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, most of them disabled, 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.
This year we have two tours booked so you can choose the itinerary that suits you best.
(Please specify either Coach 1 or Coach 2 when booking)

Afternoon Tour – Coach 2
We arrive in Kingston in time for free time and lunch then reboard the coach for the journey to the Poppy Factory for the tour. Coach ticket includes place on pre-booked tour.

Itinerary: Arrive Kingston for freetime 10.00am, depart Kingston 12.45pm, arrive Poppy Factory 1.15pm, approximate time of tour 1.30pm - 3.00pm, depart Poppy Factory for return journey 3.30pm, arrive Brighton 5.30pm
Departure Code: C
Price: Adult £16.00*, Child £13.00*, OAP £15.00* (*includes early booking discount)

Boulogne & Auchan Hypermarket France via Ferry

Tuesday, 06 October 2009
Although Boulogne (or Boulogne Sur-Mer) is an important port and fishing town in Northern France, much like Calais, it has heaps of charm. Cross Channel ferries no longer dock here, which has had a slight effect on the local economy where 7,000 inhabitants derive part or all of their livelihoods from fishing.

Rising above the lower town is an attractive medieval quarter, the ville haute, contained within the old town walls and dominated by a grand, domed cathedral of Notre Dame, constructed in the 19th century. The medieval castle museum boasts collections of Greek ceramics, Roman and medieval sculptures, and paintings (15th-20th century), as well as access to underground Roman walls. Amid the newer shopping streets of the ville basse are some of the best food shops in the whole region, along with a large array of fish restaurants.

We will also visit the Auchan Hypermarket to allow you to stock up on your favourite French and European produce. Open since October 2008, it now has a new garden centre section.

Itinerary: Arrive Boulogne 12.00pm (French time), approximate time at Boulogne 4 hours, arrive Auchan Hypermarket 4.00pm, depart Auchan Hypermarket for return journey 5.30pm (French time), arrive Brighton 10.30pm (English time)
Departure Code: A
Price: Adult £31.00*, Child £27.00*, OAP £29.00* (*includes early booking discount)

Romford Market

Wednesday, 07 October 2009
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 S. East.

Itinerary: Arrive Romford 12.30pm, approximate time at venue 4 hours, depart Romford for return journey 4.30pm, arrive Brighton 6.45pm
Departure Code: E
Price: Adult £17.00*, Child £15.00*, OAP £16.00* (*includes early booking discount)

Mystery Tour

Tuesday, 13 October 2009
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 5.00pm
Departure Code: E
Price: Adult £13.00*, Child £11.00*, OAP £12.00* (*includes early booking discount)

IKEA & Chinese Wing Yip Croydon

Tuesday, 20 October 2009
As just about everyone knows, the Swedish retailer IKEA offers a huge range of low-price quality and design products, including furniture, accessories, bathrooms and kitchens at retail stores around the world. We travel to the Croydon superstore, where you will have just under three 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 truly great addition to the Croydon shopping scene. The complex includes two restaurants, a bakery, gift shop and a huge Chinese supermarket which has been supplying Chinese Restaurants and Takeaways, the Chinese community and food enthusiasts with Asian groceries and other authentic products for more than 35 years. 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 noon, depart IKEA store for Chinese Wing Yip 2.45pm, arrive Chinese Wing Yip 3.00pm, depart Chinese Wing Yip for return journey 4.30pm, arrive Brighton 6.00pm
Departure Code: E
Price: Adult £14.00*, Child £13.00*, OAP £13.00* (*includes early booking discount)

Isle of Wight & Arreton Barns Craft Village

Wednesday, 28 October 2009
A ferry trip across to the Isle of Wight takes us to the ancient village of Arreton, settled over 1000 years ago, in the traditional and geographical heart of the island, and now home to a working craft village keeping traditional skills alive. A stroll round the picturesque village offers the tourist a glimpse into the Island’s past and attractions include the Lavender Cottage Herbal Craft Shop, the Island’s Brass Rubbing Centre and the 12th Century Church of St George, with its famous Burma Star window.

Pause for a moment’s contemplation beside the historic Carp Pond mentioned in the Doomsday Book. Wander into the newly refurbished Arreton Barns Craft Village and watch local craftsmen making glass and pottery, sample wholesome local food, play in the old “penny” arcade, buy traditional sweets, and view local agricultural and maritime artefacts.

Visit The Corn Exchange shop and choose from a wide range of carefully selected gifts from around the world, have a drink or meal at The Dairyman’s Daughter Freehouse and sample their own beer produced on the site using local ingredients, or enjoy a fresh cream cake and a coffee in the Maltings Tearoom. Then rejoin the coach for an afternoon tour of the island and the ferry home.

Itinerary: Arrive Arreton Barns 12.30pm, depart Arreton Barns 2.45pm, duration of tour approximately 2 hours, depart Isle of Wight for return journey 5.00pm, arrive Brighton 7.30pm
Departure Code: V
Price: Adult £26.00*, Child £21.00*, OAP £24.00* (*includes early booking discount)

Romney Hythe & Dymchurch Railway

Friday, 30 October 2009
The Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Railway is Kent’s mainline in miniature. First opened in July 1927 as the ‘World’s Smallest Public Railway’ with a gauge of just 15 inches, it now stretches for 13.5 miles from Hythe, near the channel tunnel, to the fisherman’s cottages, power stations and lighthouses at Dungeness, now famous for Derek Jarman’s garden, and is the most enjoyable way to see the Romney Marsh.

The gift and souvenir shops at New Romney, Hythe, Dymchurch and Dungeness stations all sell items of confectionery and refreshments whilst the ‘Light Railway Café’ at Dungeness Station serves a full menu and is famous for its local fish and chips. Our itinerary allows for some free time in the picturesque seaside resort of Hythe, one of the original five Cinque Ports. Coach ticket includes Rover train ticket.

Itinerary: Arrive Hythe 10.30am, approximate time at venue 6 hours, depart Hythe for return journey 4.30pm, arrive Brighton 6.30pm
Departure Code: C
Price: Adult £28.00*, Child £24.00*, OAP £26.00* (*includes early booking discount)

De Panne Belgium via Ferry

Tuesday, 03 November 2009
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, some 400m wide. This extends 12km to Nieuwpoort and in the other direction to Dunkerque in France, 17km distant. 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.

Itinerary: Arrive De Panne 1.00pm (Belgian time), approximate time at venue 4½ hours, depart De Panne for return journey 5.30pm (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)

Bluewater / Lakeside Shopping Centres

Friday, 13 November 2009
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 has recently undergone a dramatic refurbishment with its flagship Debenhams store now the largest in the southeast. The centre also includes House of Fraser, Primark, M&S, Next, BHS, Boots, Woolworths 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 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)

Mini Tour & Lunch at Sussex Carvery

Wednesday, 18 November 2009
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 carvery. This trip is similar to the Mystery Tour but allows you time to sit down and relax with a carvery main meal. Coach ticket includes Carvery main course.

Itinerary: Mini Tour 2 hours, arrive 12.30pm, depart for return journey 3pm, arrive Brighton 4pm
Departure Code: E
Price: Adult £20.00*, Child £19.00*, OAP £19.00* (*includes early booking discount)

Portsmouth Victorian Festival of Christmas

Saturday, 28 November 2009
Get your 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, 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 5 hours, depart Portsmouth for return journey 4.00pm, arrive Brighton 6.00pm
Departure Code: W
Price: Adult £28.00*, Child £24.00*, OAP £26.00* (*includes early booking discount)

Rochester Dickens Festival

Saturday, 05 December 2009
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, musicians and costumed characters perform 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.

Dates of Festival subject to confirmation.

Itinerary: Arrive Rochester 11.30am, approximate time at venue 7 hours, depart Rochester for return journey 6.30pm, arrive Brighton 9.00pm
Departure Code: D
Price: Adult £17.00*, Child £13.00*, OAP £15.00* (*includes early booking discount)

Rochester Dickens Festival

Sunday, 06 December 2009
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, musicians and costumed characters perform 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.

Dates of Festival subject to confirmation.

Itinerary: Arrive Rochester 11.30am, approximate time at venue 7 hours, depart Rochester for return journey 6.30pm, arrive Brighton 9.00pm
Departure Code: D
Price: Adult £17.00*, Child £13.00*, OAP £15.00* (*includes early booking discount)

Bruges Belgium Christmas Market via Tunnel

Thursday, 10 December 2009
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 £31.00*, Child £27.00*, OAP £29.00* (*includes early booking discount)

London Eye-Spy

Tuesday, 15 December 2009
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 a guided sightseeing tour. 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 tour & London-Eye flight fee.

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 £35.00*, Child £31.00*, OAP £32.00* (*includes early booking discount)

Calais France Christmas Shop-Hop via Tunnel

Saturday, 19 December 2009
For those wishing to do some last minute Christmas shopping, Cité Europe is a huge shopping centre with about 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. Some 100 stalls display arts and crafts and local specialities such as Rond de Saint Nicolas - delicious crunchy biscuits.

Itinerary: Arrive Cité Europe 11.30am (French time), approximate time in Cité Europe 3 hours, approximate time in Calais 3 hours, depart Calais for return journey 6.30pm (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)