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Apr. 9th
(3 Days) |
"IRONBRIDGE
& COLD WAR"
A heritage weekend of discovery, The Royal
Air Force Museum, COSFORD, nr Shiffnal, now
offers the national Cold War Exhibition. Which offers
visitors the opportunity to witness Britain's 3 V bombers
The Vulcan, The Victor & The Valiant along with aircraft
suspended in flying attitudes.
Day 2:- A fun & informative day out is ensured at the Ironbridge
Gorge Museum, where we step back in time at Blists Hill
Victorian Town.
Day 3:-A steam hauled ride on the Seven Valley Steam Railway
from Kidderminster to Bridgenorth, before
making our way back home.
Optional bar meal enroute home subject to demand.
2 nights Dinner, Bed & Breakfast, at the Park Inn, Telford,
all rooms ensuite.
No entry charges included
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Apr. 16th
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HIDCOTE MANOR
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"VALE
OF EVESHAM BLOSSOM TOUR"
Proposed itinerary:- 2 nights Dinner, Bed &
Breakfast, at the
Hilton Bromsgrove Hotel, all rooms ensuite, no lift but
plenty of ground floor rooms.
Includes guided tour (on Day 2) of Blossoms in
through the Vale of Evesham, Broadway & Pershore
area. Also includes a visit to a local farm shop where we
can take refreshments.
Day:-3 will include visit to Hidcote Manor Gardens (entry
not included) & the quaint Cotswolds town of Chipping
Camden.
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£175.00
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Apr. 30th
(3 Days) |
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"LONDON,
A LITTLE LONGER"
Proposed itinerary:- 2 nights Bed & Breakfast
at a 3* or 4* central London Hotel, all rooms ensuite.
Freetime to enjoy some of the many attractions in the capitol.
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From
£155.00
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May. 1st
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"BEAMISH
& STEAM WEEKEND TREAT"
1 nights Bed & Breakfast at the Quality
Hotel, Sunderland, all rooms ensuite, inc use of swimming
pool & leisure facilities.
A Bank Holiday weekend with a Steam Heritage theme, our
forst call will be
NRM Shildon, Co. Durham, newly established in the north.
Move to
Tanfield Steam Railway, recorded to be one of the oldest
railways in the world, operated as all heritage railways are
by volunteers. This weekend hosts a friendly steam engine weekend,
with many guest Steam Engines.
Day 2:- A short journey north to the award winning Beamish
Open Air Museum (entry included) set in the 1900's.
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May. 7th
(3 Days) |
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"MALVERN
SPRING GARDEN SHOW"
2 nights Dinner, Bed & Breakfast at the Holiday
Express Inn, Droitwich, all rooms ensuite, lift etc.
Entry to the 25th Anniversary Garden Show included.
Day 1:- Travel south, first call will be
historic Coventry with it's famous Cathedrals &
Transport Museum, enroute to the hotel.
Day 2:- Full day at the Malvern Spring Flower Show,
offering innovative, inspirational and creative ideas. From stunning
show gardens to a spectacular Floral Marquee, the event is full
of exciting features to help you indulge your passion for all
things green.
Day 3:- Return home via the edge of the Cotswolds &
Hidcote Gardens, time for light lunch before return home
direct late afternoon, back in local area about 20.00hrs.
Optional bar meal/fish & chips enroute home
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May. 15th
(2 Days) |

PHOTO COURTESY OF BRAMALL HALL
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"THE
WIRREL AND BLACK & WHITE WEEKEND"
Most westerly Cheshire becons, as we unravel
some fine Black & White history to be found here. Port
Sunlight, with it's connection to the Lever family empire,
Speke Hall, Bramall Hall & Staircase House
to name but a few.
1 night Dinner Bed & Breakfast, all rooms
ensuite etc.
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£106.00
(sharing)
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May. 20th
(5 Days) |
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"MANX
EXPLORER - DOUGLAS, I.O.M."
Proposed itinerary:- 4 nights Dinner, Bed &
Breakfast, at the Chesterwood Hotel, Douglas, I.O.M.
all rooms ensuite, lift etc.
Travelling from local area Heysham, for the afternoon crossing
to Douglas I.O.M. Fortunatly our hotel is in Douglas,
(quite handy). Our proposed itinerary will include a couple of
excursions, Laxey to Snaefel on the Mountain
Railway, Castletown, Cregneash village towards
the Calf of Man, and a journey around the world famous
I.O.M. TT race course with a stop in "Royal Ramsey".
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£334.00
(sharing)
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May. 31st
(3 Days) |
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"BETH
CHATO GARDENS & CONSTABLE COUNTRY"
2 nights Dinner, Bed & Breakfast, at the
Novotel Hotel. Ipswich
all rooms ensuite, lift etc.
A seasonal return to Constable Country,
visiting favourites such as Flatford Mill, Dedham &
East Bergholt, along with scenic drives through quaint
villages with thatch cottages & former textile home of Lavenham.
During our visit take time out at the celebrated Beth Chato
Gardens, Nr Colchester
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£139.00
(sharing)
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Jun. 5th
(2 Days) |
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"CHOCOLATE
& STEAM HERITAGE WEEKEND"
1 night Dinner, Bed & Breakfast at the Brittania
Hotel, Wolverhampton, all rooms ensuite, lift, tea/coffee
facilities etc.
Our weekend special takes us to the West Midlands, firstly
to the historic City of Coventry.
Day 2:- Morning visit to Cadbury's World, then to the Seven
Valley Railway at Kidderminster for a heritage steam
ride to Bridgenorth, through some of Shropshire's
finest countryside.
Return home direct late afternoon, with comfort stop enroute,
expected back in local area 20.00hrs.
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£98.00
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Jun. 7th
(5 Days) |
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"HILTON
LUXURY & NORTH WEST BREAK"
4 nights Choice carvery hot buffet Dinner, Bed
& Breakfast, all rooms ensuite, hospitality trays, lift, indoor
swimming pool, sauna & mini gym.
Our Hilton break takes us to Blackpool, this 5 star
hotel is a firm favourite with all our clients, offering high
quality service. Situated on the North Promenade, with
easy access to the town centre & Blackpool's Golden Mile.
Included will be 2 half day excursions, to be advised.
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£249.00
(sharing)
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Jun. 20th
(5 Days) |
"Co.
WICKLOW & DRUIDS GLEN"
Staying at the 5* Marriott Druids Glen Country
Hotel. All rooms ensuite, 4 nights choice dinner bed &
breakfast.
County Wicklow is known as the "Garden of Ireland"
a land blessed with natural seaside sights, uncrowned towns
and serenely rolling vales so familiar on our television screens
in "Ballykissangel". Excursions to be comfirmed,
to Powerscourt House & Gardens, Avoca and a full
day in Dublin.
Irish Sea crossing will be via the High Speed Ferry from
Holyhead.
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PLEASE
RING TO RESERVE YOUR PLACE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
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Jul. 9th
(3 Days) |
"HAMPTON
COURT PALACE FLOWER SHOW"
2 nights Bed & English Breakfast, all rooms ensuite.
Another of the highlights of the RHS shows, the magnificent setting
of Hampton Court Palace is a sumptuous backdrop for the worlds
largest flower show. Packed with ideas on how to grow your own, nurture
the environment and to make the most of your garden, the show combines
quality, innovation and creativity.
Tour includes entry to the RHS Flower Show, seperate ticket available
for the Palace.
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£178.00
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Jul. 23rd
(3 Days) |
"RHS
TATTON FLOWER SHOW"
2 nights Choice Dinner, Bed & Breakfast at the Best
Western Princess on Portland Hotel, Manchester.
Set in one of Cheshire's Gardens of Distinction, RHS Show
Tatton Park is known for it's friendly atmosphere and explodes with
dazzling summer colours and bright ideas. See emerging designers create
sensational Show Gardens, marvel at the National Flower Bed
Competition and visit the Floral Design Studio.
On our outward & homeward journeys we plan to visit Arley Hall
Gardens, Anderton Boat Lift, Bridgemere Garden World &
Dorothy Clive Memorial Gardens
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£154.00
(sharing)
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Jul. 27th
(2 Days) |
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"WEMBLEY
STADIUM TOUR, LONDON EYE & CRUISE"
Weekend highlights, include "New Wembley
Tour", beneath the arch, behind the scenes tour, stroll
into the dressing rooms, stride through the tunnel to the hallowed
turf, and stand in the shadow of the Royal Box. 30 minute flight
on The BA London Eye, before a cruise on the Thames with
commentry.
Hotel will be a minimum 4* Central London Hotel.
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£110.00
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Jul. 30th
(3 Days) |
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"STEAMING
THROUGH SOMERSET"
Proposed Itinerary:- Join us for a nostalgic weekend
which includes a steam journey through Somerset on the
West Somerset Railway (WSR) from Bishop Lydhead to
Minehead (One of the longest preserved
railways in the country). We will be based at the newly
refurbished Holiday Inn @ Taunton, for a 2 night dinner,
bed & breakfast stay. Alll rooms ensuite, lift to all floors,
plus full use of all leisure & swimming pool facilities.
More information will be available in the New
Year.
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possible to avoid dissapointment
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Jul. 31st
(2 Days) |
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"BLENHIEM
PALACE & ALTHROP WEEKEND"
1 nights Dinner, Bed & Breakfast at the Holiday
Inn Express, Northampton.
On this special weekend we visit 2 contrasting statley homes,
our first being Althrop Hall in deepest Northamptonshire.
Althrop Hall, home of the Spencer Family for more
than 500 years. There is an exhibition of Spencer's family
life & times, including early cine film of Diana Princess
of Wales's childhood days.
Day 2:- We visit Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire, the
home of the
11th Duke of Marlborough, and birthplace of Sir Winston
Churchill.
Return home mid afternoon, optional meal enroute.
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£119.00
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Aug. 3rd
(2 Days) |

WALLACE GALLERY
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"THEATRE
BREAK & LITTLE VENICE"
London Highlights Treat - 4* hotel
on a B&B basis, optional carvery evening dinner on the way
to the London Palladium for best seats to see SISTER
ACT, WICKED or MAMMA MIA (TICKET
NOT INCLUDED)
Day 2 A visit to the world famous Wallace Art
Gallery & a canal cruise from Little Venice to
Camden Lock, then return home direct, with the usual comfort
stops.
Package includes return
coach travel, 1 night Bed & full English breakfast @ a 4*
London Hotel (all rooms ensuite),
Please book as
soon as possible to avoid disappointment
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Aug. 7th
(3 Days) |
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"HARTLEPOOL
TALL SHIPS"
2 nights Dinner, Bed & Breakfast at the Holiday
Inn, Newcastle, all rooms ensuite, use of leisure facilities
etc.
Join us once again for the 2010 Tall Ships Festival, this
year it is based at Hartlepool. Enroute we will have freetime
at the award winning Beamish Open Air Museum, Nr Durham
(entry included).
Day 2:- A full day in Hartlepool to explore these fine
vessels, enjoy the atmosphere of street entertainers and international
village & food fayre to be found here. Also an opportunity
to visit the Hartlepool Quay & Maritime Museum, a recreation
of an 18th century seaport (entry charges included). Return to
the hotel late afternoon
Dat 3:- Return home via the Cathedral City of Durham
for a little retail therapy..
Please book as
soon as possible to avoid dissapointment
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From
£175.00
(sharing)
inc ticket
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Aug. 9th
(3 Days) |
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"HARTLEPOOL
TALL SHIPS"
2 nights Dinner, Bed & Breakfast at the
4* Redworth Hall, Hotel, Durham, all rooms ensuite, use
of leisure facilities etc.
Join us once again for the 2010 Tall Ships Festival,
this year it is based in Hartlepool. Firstly we travel
direct to the port to celebrate the 2nd full day in port of
these fine vessels. A full programme of quayside activities
have been arranged around the international village
Day 2:-back to hartlepool for the "Parade of Sail"
as the ships prepare to bid farewell as they ceremoniously parade
out of Hartlepool. You should be able to witness this
from the headland vantage point, within walking distance from
the coach park.
Day 3:- Return home via points of interest, expected back in
local area around 18.00hrs.
Please book as
soon as possible to avoid dissapointment
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From
£175.00
(sharing)
inc ticket
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Aug. 12th
(3 Days) |
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"SHREWSBURY
FLOWER SHOW
WEEKEND"
2 nights Dinner, Bed & Breakfast at the McDonald
Hill Country Hotel & Golf Club, Whitchurch.
A return visit to the longest running horticultural shows in the
country, an excellent mix of plants shrubs, trade stands, entertainment
in the main arena, with stunt teams, gymnastic displays, local
cainine displays etc., plus the company of one of
HM brass bands to play for you during the show.
Not to forget the fabulous displays in the "Dingle",
Shrewsbury's permanent flower borders, along the river
banks. Freetime for retail therapy in the nearby high street shops.
Days 1 & 3 will include visits to Chomondley Castle Gardens
& Dorothy Clive Memorial Gardens (entry included),
with optional bar meal enroute home.
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Aug. 20th
(3 Days) |
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"SOUTHPORT
FLOWER SHOW"
2 nights Dinner, Bed & Breakfast at A 3*
Hotel.
The north west's premier flower show, Southport is our
main feature this weekend. Itinerary to include visiting horticultural
& historical delights of the north west (no entry fees included).
Our tour will include full day (Day 2) in Southport &
the show.
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From
£140.00
(sharing)
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Aug. 20th
(2 Days) |
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"BEST
OF BRITISH & WEST NORFOLK TREAT"
1 night pre theatre Dinner, Bed & Breakfast
at The Dukes Head Hotel, Kings Lynn.
Our West Norfolk treat includes a visit to the market town
of Kings Lynn for an evening performance of
"The Best of British" at the Corn Exchange.
This collection of well known entertainers, comedians, magicians
& singers to entartain you.
Day 2:- Freetime in Kings Lynn with a guided tour of this
maritime treasure. Return home mid afternoon via The Elite
Fish & Chip Restaurant, Lincoln for traditional fish &
chips (optional)
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£110.00
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Aug. 26th
(2 Days) |
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"BUCKINGHAM
PALACE, LONDON EYE & MADAME TUSSAUDS"
1 night Bed & English Breakfast at The
Hisperia Victoria Hotel.
Our return visit to HM Queen Elizabeth's London residence
include a visit to the state rooms, this tour enjoys an inclusive
audio feature to ensure nothing is missed. Optional visit to the
Queens Gallery, which offers unique unseen works of art,
recieved as gifts to/from members of the Royal Family.
A 30 minute flight on The BA London Eye, is included plus
a memorable visit to the world famous Madame Tussauds,
an interactive experience you will treasaure.
Optional evening meal is available.
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£149.00
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Aug. 28th
(2 Days) |
"CHOCOLATE
& CRUISE HERITAGE WEEKEND"
1 night Dinner, Bed & English Breakfast at The
Britannia Hotel, Wolverhampton.
Day 1:- Our weekend special takes us to the West Midlands
firstly to the historic City of Coventry
Day 2:- Morning visit to Cadbury World, then to Birmingham
for a cruise on the canal through the city centre.
Return home direct late afternoon with comfort stop enroute, expected
back in local area approx 20.00hrs.
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£98.00
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Sep. 4th
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"THE
GREAT NORTH STEAM FAIR"
1 nights Bed & Breakfast at a North East Hotel,
all rooms ensuite.
A feast of Steam weekend, visiting the NRM
Shildon, Co Durham, newly established in the north
as an attraction not to be missed, then to the Tanfield Steam
Railway, recorded to be one of the oldest railways in the
world, operated by volunteers, From here make our way to our chosen
hotel.
Day 2 Short journey north to the Award Winning Beamish Open
Air Museum (entry included). set in the 1900's, vividly recreates
the era, town & village life, with schoolroom, church, coal-mine,
co-operative shop, etc., Today hosts the "GREAT NORTH
STEAM FAIR" where additional traction & steam engines
will be on display, return home direct late afternoon.
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Sep. 4th
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"CHURCHILL'S,
BUCKS & BLENHIEM"
1 nights Dinner, Bed & Breakfast at a Home
Counties Hotel, all rooms ensuite.
Our special break takes us to Buckinghamshire
& Bletchley Park, this weekend; firstly we enjoy
the hospitality extended here & enjoy a truly distinctive
"Churchill weekend". Station X, the
home of the Enigma code breakers during the WWII campaign,
Bletchley Park played a key role smashing German codes,
with their primitive electronic equipment. Excellent presentation
& exhibits.
Day 2, short journey to Oxfordshire & Blenhiem
Palace, birthplace of our finest Briton Sir Winston Churchill.
Ancestral seat of the Earl of Marlborough set in over
2,000 acres of landscaped parkland, the genius of Capability
Brown. Recently restored "Secret Garden", the
water terraces & Rose garden. Included in your pass will
be freetime in the palace with revealing stories of Winston's
childhood and early days at boarding school.
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Sep. 7th
(2 Days) |
"THURSFORD SUMMER
CONCERT & SEASIDE SPECIAL"
This special concert now a firm favourite with
Thursford regulars, takes place at the home of the THURSFORD
COLLECTION, and includes a buffet interval, all proceeds
in aid of the British Army Benevolent Fund. This year's
guest military band still to be confirmed, which will commence
the concert with a unique "BEAT RETREAT" to
enthral you, and put you in the mood for this fine concert.
Day 2. We make our way to CROMER for the famous "SEASIDE
SPECIAL" @ the famous Cromer Pier, a truly variety
show, with local talent of Ollie Day & Keith Loades,
songsters & dancers make up the fabulous line up. Return
home late afternoon, via the farm shop for refreshments..
Package 1 night Pre Theatre Dinner, Bed & English Breakfast,
Ensuite rooms, hospitality trays, etc.
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£135.00
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Sep. 10th
(3 Days) |
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"VARIETY
SHOW BREAK"
2 night Choice Carvery Hot Buffet Dinner, Bed & Full English
Breakfast, Ensuite rooms, colour Tv, hospitality trays, Lift.
Our Chequers Plazabreak takes us to Blackpool; this
3 Star hotel is a firm favourite with all our clients, offering
high quality service, rooms, leisure facilities & cuisine.
Also to enjoy the world famous Blackpool Illuminations,
which will be starring once again on the "Golden Mile"
Included in the package will be an evening at the theatre "BEST
OF BRITISH" features some our top entertainers, comedians,
singers, dancers & magicians.
Day 2, half day tour of the area, inc Fleetwood, optional
Pleasure Beach Ice show.
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AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT * *
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From
£175.00
(sharing)
inc show ticket &
tour
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Sep. 24th
(3 Days) |
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"LONGLEAT
- ANIMAL-PARK"
2 nights Dinner, Bed & English Breakfast, Ensuite Rooms, lift
etc. Hotel in the BATH AREA - MIN 3 STAR
A much awaited visit to the West Country and the home of
Lord Bath - LONGLEAT HOUSE. Most recently featured
on BBC TV - Animal Park, Longleat has so much to
offer, Longleat House, Safari Park, Lake cruise,
steam railway, pets corner etc. Day 2 here in fullness with a
passport ticket for full access, there is onsite catering in most
areas. The return journey will include a stop of interest, to
be confirmed nearer the event.
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From
£179.00
(sharing)
inc entry to LONGLEAT
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