Dorset Steam Fair

Sunday 4th September

The Great Dorset Steam Fair is held annually at Tarrant Hinton near Blandford. Widely regarded as the leading event of its type in the country, it has the largest collection of steam engines and associated equipment. There are approx. 200 working steam engines, 100 fairground organs and around 2000 other working exhibits. Experiencing the Old Time Steam Funfair is for many, the highlight of the show or explore the many craft and market stalls.

£46.50 per adult, £41.50 per child.

Including admission.

Scenic Sussex

Thursday 8th September 2011

A scenic tour through delightful countryside, towns and villages. A stop will be made in Arundel for coffee or sightseeing before continuing through the beautiful South Downs, recently made a National Park, to the picturesque town of Alfriston. In the afternoon we return via the seaside town of Worthing.

Chatham Dockyard with Cruise on the Paddle Steamer, Kingswear Castle

Sunday 11th September

A great day out at the Historic Dockyard, Chatham beginning with a river trip on the paddlesteamer, Kingswear Castle. Enjoy a 30 minute cruise on this wonderful old vessel before visiting the many attractions of the Dockyard. These include three historic warships, the Royal Dockyard Museum, The Victorian Ropery and the RNLI historic lifeboat collection. Explore the exciting maritime galleries and attractions and meet the costumed guides who bring 400 years of history to life.

£51.50 per adult, £50.00 per senior, £48.50 per child.

Includes admission to the Dockyard and river trip on the Kingswear Castle.

Cirencester, River Cruise and Cream Tea

Tuesday 13th September

Travelling first to Cirencester, this busy market town is known at the ‘Capital of the Cotswolds’. In the afternoon we travel to the pretty village of Lechlade where we join our boat for a 2 hour cruise during which you will be served a cream tea!

£46.50 per adult.

Including river cruise and cream tea.

Buckingham Palace & Highlights Garden Tour

Wednesday 14th September (FULL)- Wednesday 21st September (FULL)

A visit to the official residence of Her Majesty The Queen. While the Queen is away on her annual visit to Scotland, the 19 state rooms of the Palace are open to visitors. For the first time the ‘State Rooms’ visit is being offered with a guided tour of the most remarkable features of the famous garden. The state rooms are used extensively by The Queen and members of the Royal Family to receive and entertain their guests on State, ceremonial and official occasions. They are lavishly furnished with some of the finest treasures from the Royal Collection. During 2011 a special exhibition of 100 of Fabergé’s finest pieces will be on show. After your visit to the state rooms you will visit the garden. Setting for the Queen’s garden parties and described as a ‘walled oasis in the middle of London’, the 45 minute tour includes the beautiful herbaceous border, rose garden, summer house and tennis court. There will also be time to visit the Garden cafe and Palace shop.

£59.50 per adult, £58.50 per senior.

Including admission to Buckingham Palace State Rooms and guided tour of the garden. Please Note: the party will be split into 2 with a 30 minute interval between each group. Please book early for this tour.

Brugge via Eurotunnel

Saturday 17th September (FULL)

Brugge is a beautiful, dreamy, medieval city, famous for its cobbled squares, narrow streets, canals, gabled houses and gothic buildings and of course its chocolate,lace and beer! Wander the streets or take a trip on the canal to see this delightful city at its best. Please note that you will be dropped at a point that is approx. 10 minutes walk to the centre. It is also possible to catch the local bus. However, coaches can no longer drop right in the centre of Brugge. A short stop will be made for passengers to purchase tobacco products.

£55.00 per person.

Full passport required for this tour.

Antiques & Collectors Fair

Sunday 18th September

Due to demand we are offering a trip to this popular Antiques and Collectors Fair at Alexandra Palace. Attracting dealers from around the globe and handling a vast range of products including porcelain and china, furniture and objet d’art, medals, toys and much more!

£40.50 per person.

Including admission.

Scenic Cotswolds Tour

Tuesday 20th September

A scenic tour around the beautiful Cotswolds stopping first at “The Capital of the Cotswolds, Cirencester. A busy town with a good range of shops, pubs and restaurants or you may prefer a visit to the Corinium Museum or ancient Parish Church. After travelling through pretty villages we will again stop, this time at Bourton-on-the Water, often referred to as the “Venice of the Cotswolds” because its River Windrush runs right through the centre. The combination of this clear sparkling water and attractive low bridges crossing it create a charming scene. Bourton-on-the-Water has more than its share of Cotswold stone houses and cottages, many over 300 years old. A delightful day out.

Mystery Tour

Tuesday 27th September

As the title suggests, this tour is a total mystery. The coach will cross the Solent then who knows? All we will say is that the tour will be scenic and stops will be made for meals and sightseeing.

£ 34.50 per person.

Travel only.

Dorchester Market & Weymouth

Wednesday 28th September

A scenic day tour to Dorset, stopping at the historic county town of Dorchester for its market and the seaside town of Weymouth, with its Brewers Quay shopping village packed with specialist shops and attractions.