OCTOBER 2008
TUNBRIDGE WELLS & CHARTWELL
Thursday 2nd October
Surrounded by beautiful countryside, Royal Tunbridge Wells offers plenty of variety for the visitor. The most famous area being The Pantiles, originally a Georgian colonnaded walkway, it is now home to a fascinating variety of small specialist shops, antique shops, open-air cafes, restaurants and bars. In the afternoon we will visit Chartwell, the former home of Sir Winston Churchill. With its unrivalled collection of Churchill paintings, photographs and memorabilia. The rooms and gardens remain much as they were when he lived here. The beautiful rose and water gardens and terraced hillside gardens with stunning views over the Weald are a legacy of Churchill’s interest in landscape and nature. Note: There is a 250metre sloping walk with a few shallow steps from the coach park to the house.
£44.00 per person, including admission.
NEW FOREST TOUR AND AUTUMNAL COLOUR AT EXBURY GARDENs
Tuesday 7th October
Travelling through the delightful New Forest, with its wandering ponies, we pass through the picturesque villages of Lyndhurst, Brockenhurst and Beaulieu with a stop at Burley. An afternoon visit to Exbury, usually known for its spring colour, a visit at this time of year is a delight and with hundreds of trees turning blazing autumn colours in the woodland walks and a glittering display of Jewel Lillies adding to the specatcle. There are 20 miles of pathways to explore or why not take the 20 minute steam railway ride.
£38.50 per person. Including admission.
KNITTING & STITCHING SHOW
Thursday 9th October and Sunday 12th October
This ever popular show at Alexander Palace offers the greatest choice of specialist products from a wide range of suppliers. Over 300 stands will compete for your attention, together with around 100 workshops. Not to be missed!
£41.95 per person. Including admission.
MYSTERY TOUR
Tuesday 14th October
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.
£31.95 per person. Travel only.
HISTORIC BATH
Thursday 16th October
Bath and the stunning countryside surrounding it, is one of England’s most beautiful places to visit. It is a unique city with its hot springs, Roman Baths, splendid Abbey and Georgian stone crescents that have attracted visitors for centuries. A wide variety of shops including many independent ones, many cafes and restaurants as well as interesting museums make for a wonderful day out.
£31.95 per person.
OSTEND VIA EUROTUNNEL
Saturday 18th October
Ostend has a very individual charm with characteristic sea front, marinas, parks, and bustling markets. There are also fish and seafood stalls along the pier, a miniature railway and horse drawn carriage rides through the city. There is a superb shopping centre with many shops along the side streets. A great day out! A stop will be made for passengers to purchase tobacco products.
£49.95 per person.
Full passport required for this tour
BURFORD AND WESTONBIRT ARBORETUM
Tuesday 21st October
A beautiful autumn tour. First of all, we will travel to the delightful Cotswold town of Burford. Its High Street, with its golden stone buildings, slopes from the high Wolds where you have beautiful views over the open countryside down to the willow fringed River Windrush. A fine three arched medieval bridge crosses the river at the foot of the hill. In the afternoon, we visit the National Arboretum at Westonbirt. Take a relaxing stroll through this unspoilt and tranquil delight. Westonbirt is one of the most photographed places in the country from October to November, mainly due to the National Japanese Maple Collection and the array of colourful autumn tress.
£39.95 per adult, £38.95 per concession. Including admission.
GREENWICH, THAMES CRUISE AND LONDON EYE
Saturday 25th October
A marvellous way to view some of the sights of our capital city. First of all a visit to Greenwich, home of the Cutty Sark ,National Maritime Museum and Royal Observatory. In the afternoon, we depart for a cruise along the Thames viewing many historic and famous sights along the way. Finally we take a flight on the London Eye with panoramic views of London.
£52.95 per adult, £45.95 per child. Includes River Cruise & London Eye.
LONDON MUSEUMS OR SHOPPING
Tuesday 28th October
A day visit to our capital city. We will drop you near to the Science, Victoria & Albert and Natural History Museums, giving you an opportunity to enjoy these fascinating venues. (All with free admission). If you prefer to spend a day shopping, Kensington is close by or just hop on the underground to go further afield.
£31.95 per person.
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