2011 Day Trips
Day Excursions
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PICK UP POINTS
Lutterworth Coach Station
Lutterworth Town Hall
Dunton Bassett
Broughton Astley (Bull)
Cosby News
Blaby X Roads
Blaby Western Drive
Earl Shilton (Hollow)
Stoney Stanton
Hinckley Bus Station
Rugby Benn Hall
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| March | ||||
| Sun 27th | 43rd Thriplow Daddofil Weekend (Adm inc) | 19.00 | 18.50 | 16.00 |
| Vintage vehicles, band and folk music, Morris Dancing, dray rides, workshops, craft stalls, demonstrations, birds of prey, open gardens plus the daffodils. | ||||
| April | ||||
| Sun 3rd | Mothering Sunday at Arley Hall with Lunch (Adm inc lunch/hall/gardens) | 38.45 | 37.45 | 32.95 |
| Home to the Viscount and Viscountess Ashbrook. A grade 2 listed building, it is one of the most interesting historic houses in the north west. The award winning gardens are spectacular. | ||||
| Sat 9th | Royal Worcester Porcelain Visitors Centre and City (Adm inc) | 19.40 | 18.40 | 18.00 |
| Enjoy this day with a difference. Pick up some bargains in the shop, afterwards a short walk to the beautiful Abbey and the pedestrainised shopping centre. | ||||
| Sun 17th | Suffolk Tour | 24.50 | 24.00 | 23.50 |
| A tour through this part of the British Isles, with thatched cottages, windmills, castle, a lunch stop (not included) at Southwold. Our next stop en-route will be Thorpness, a unique village on the coast where a large water tower has been converted into flats know as 'The House in the Clouds'. Great day out!!! | ||||
| Easter | ||||
| Sat 23rd | Last of the Summer Wine | 16.50 | 16.00 | 15.50 |
| Holmfirth village is the setting for this popular TV series. You can see the cafe and Nora Batty's house, Bill Owen who played the character 'Combo' is buried in the local cemetery at his request. | ||||
| Mon 25th | Skegness | 18.50 | 18.00 | 17.50 |
| Repeated due to popular demand. This east coast resort has something for everyone. | ||||
| Sat 30th | Alrewas, National Aboreatum and Lichfield | 10.50 | 10.00 | 9.50 |
| Dedicated to civilian and service people who gave their lives for their country and is part of the Royal British Legion. Afterwards a short drive to the market town of Lichfield. | ||||
| May | ||||
| Mon 2nd | Baytrees and Tour | 16.00 | 15.50 | 15.00 |
| This garden centre has a large variety of goods to offer. Indoor and outdoor plants, cake stalls, clothes, household utensils and lots more, they also have an excellent restaurant. There will be a tour through the countryside on our way home. | ||||
| Sat 7th | Borders Tour plus Picnic Lunch at Carding Mill Valley (Picnic inc) | 23.25 | 22.75 | 22.00 |
| A tour that travels along part of the Welsh border, passing a fortified farmhouse and castles that were built to prevent Welsh cattle raiders. Carding Mill Valley is owned by The National Trust. | ||||
| Sat 14th | Evesham Day Out with a Difference (coffee / biscuits / museum / boat trip inc) | 19.50 | 19.00 | 18.50 |
| A great day out. On arrival in Evesham, coffee and biscuits at The Vauxhall Inn, then at 1.30pm a visit to the Almonry Museum (a must visit). Afterwards at 2.45pm a boat trip on the River Avon. A day to remember!!! | ||||
| Sat 22nd | Peak National Park Tour | 18.00 | 17.50 | 17.00 |
| A tour through Britains first National Park with refreshment stops (not included) en-route. | ||||
| May Bank Holiday | ||||
| Sat 28th | Bridlington | 22.65 | 21.65 | 19.65 |
| A popular resort on the East Riding of Yorkshire coast. An enjoyable day out plus a little extra returning via the Humber Bridge, opened by HM The Queen in July 1981. It is one of the worlds longest span suspension bridges! It held the record for 17 years as the worlds longest single span and cost £151 million to build. | ||||
| Mon 30th | Weston Park, House, Gardens and Behind the scenes Tour (Adm inc) | 23.00 | 22.50 | 20.50 |
| Weston Park is the former home of the Earls of Bradford. The 1000 acres of parkland was laid down by 'Capability Brown'. Included in the admission price is a 'Behind the Scenes Tour' with an experienced guide to take you to areas not normally open to the general public. | ||||
| June | ||||
| Sat 11th | Hanbury Hall and Jinney Ring Craft Centre (Adm inc NT Members POA) | 20.60 | 20.10 | 19.50 |
Completed in 1701 Hanbury Hall is formed for its fine pained ceilings and staircase. There is also a 20 acre garden in keeping with the house. After our visit we travel a short distance to the Jinney Ring Craft Centre. Here there are various craft shops to suit everyone. |
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| Sun 19th | Tideswell Well Dressing | 15.25 | 14.75 | 14.00 |
| Tideswell Church is known as the 'Cathedral of the Peaks'. The ancient art of well dressing is unique to a few areas of the UK. Well worth seeing!!! | ||||
| Sun 26th | Sandringham House and Gardens (Adm inc) | 28.00 | 25.50 | 22.00 |
| Enjoy a visit to this superb Royal residential house and unique gardens situated in rural Norfolk. | ||||
| July | ||||
| Sat 2nd | A Full Day Mystery Tour and Picnic Lunch (Picnic lunch incl) | 19.50 | 19.00 | 18.00 |
| A tour through the countryside (and some towns) to your lunch stop, with again a tour on the return. Relax and enjoy!!! | ||||
| Sat 9th | Flying Legends Airshow at Duxford (Ticket inc) | 39.25 | 33.75 | 21.00 |
| One of the world's most celebrated airshows, plus static aircraft, unmissable fusion, of power, sounds, and nostalgia. All types of aircraft on display in various hangers plus a large display of army vehicles, trade stalls and lots, lots more!!! | ||||
| Sat 16th | Denby Pottery Visitor Centre (Adm inc) | 17.25 | 16.75 | 16.25 |
| Denby specialize in their tours and today is the craftroom tour and includes a specific area of the factory, a video presentation, heritage wares and an artist demonstration. You are invited to make a thumb pot or a Denby frog, plus there will be a cookery demonstration. | ||||
| August | ||||
| Sat 13th | Oxford Castle and Oxford Town with Cream Tea (Castle and cream tea inc) | 21.00 | 20.55 | 19.50 |
| A day out with a difference, explore this university town with a superb shopping area. After lunch a visit to the castle for a tour with an experienced guide. After the tour a cream tea. | ||||
| Sun 21st | Hovercraft Ride to Ryde I.O.W (Hovercraft ride inc) | 33.00 | 32.00 | 25.50 |
A remarkable day out!! Travel from Southsea to Ryde on a hovercraft with time to explore this town made famous by Queen Victoria. It boasts a pier 1/2 mile long and the trains that travel to and from Ryde are old London Undergroung rolling stock. |
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| Mon 29th | Canal Boat Trip and Cream Tea (Boat ride and cream tea inc) | 29.85 | 29.35 | 26.35 |
| Enjoy the view from the boat as we travel along the 1007 ft long Pontcysyllte Aqueduct 126 ft above the valley. Built by Thomas Telford between 1795 and 1805 it is a fantastic feat of engineering. Your cream tea will be served as you travel. | ||||
| September | ||||
| Sat 3rd | Tom's Tour | 18.00 | 17.50 | 17.00 |
| A tour devised for your enjoyment through the countryside and some towns with refreshment stops en-route (not inc). | ||||
| Sun 11th | Heacham Lavender and Hunstanton | 18.50 | 18.00 | 17.50 |
| Caley Hill, Heacham is famous for its lavender which is harvested in July. After our visit a short journey to Hunstanton, the only East Anglian seaside town that faces west. | ||||
| Sun 18th | Ffestiniog Railway and Porthmadog (Train ride inc) | 30.00 | 29.50 | 29.00 |
| This famous narrow gauge line runs between Porthmadog, on the coast, and the former quarrying town of Blaenau Ffestiniog. Afterwards we travel through part of the Snowdon National Park. | ||||
| Sat 24th | Cotswold Tour and Cream Tea | 20.25 | 19.75 | 19.25 |
| A tour through this pretty part of England with refreshment stops en-route (not inc) to your afternoon cream tea. | ||||
| October | ||||
| Sat 1st | Welsh Mountains Tour and Picnic Lunch (Picnic lunch inc) | 26.25 | 25.75 | 25.25 |
| A journey through this scenic area of Wales with a picnic lunch stop in Bala. After lunch the tour continues with a tea stop in Llangollen. | ||||
| Sun 9th | Barnesdale Gardens and a Cruise on Rutland Water (Gardens and cruise inc) | 26.25 | 25.75 | 25.50 |
| The gardens were made famous by the late Geoff Hamilton for TV's Gardeners World. After the visit a short journey to Whitwell where we join the 'Rutland Belle' for a cruise on Rutland Water. | ||||
| Sat 15th | Padders Outlet Shoe Factory and a Country Tour | 11.25 | 10.75 | 10.25 |
| Repeated due to popular demand. A visit to this well known shoe outlet, after you visit a tour through the countryside. A relaxing day out!!! | ||||
| Sun 23rd | Slimbridge (Adm inc) | 27.05 | 24.55 | 22.00 |
| A visit to this wildfowl Turst founded by Sir Peter Scott is an experience for everyone to enjoy. It is one of the largest and most varied wildfowl collections in the world. | ||||
| Senior Citizens Special | ||||
| Sat 29th | A Tour of Evesham Country Park | 11.00 | ||
| Enjoy this tour through the countryside to this popular country park. Browse through the large garden centre, the superb farm shop plus more shops and a wildlife park or take a ride on the miniature railway. | ||||
| November | ||||
| Sat 12th | Boundary Mill, Grantham | 14.25 | 13.75 | 13.25 |
| Here you will find electrical goods, furniture, menswear, womanswear, childrenswear, shoes, travel accessories, books, in fact something for everyone, a superb restaurant. Nearby is a large garden centre. A great shopping event. | ||||
| Sat 26th | Bury St Edmunds Xmas Market | 18.25 | 17.75 | 17.25 |
| Enjoy the festive air in this historical town. St Edmund was the Patron Saint of England before St George was adopted. The Abbey is well worth a visit, there will be stalls around the town selling all different wares for the festive season. | ||||
| Birmingham's German Xmas Market (Date to be advised) | 10.75 | 10.25 | 9.75 | |
| Browse and stroll through the authentic German Christmas stalls selling all types of festive goods, enjoy the atmosphere!!! | ||||
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