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A Mountain in a Day
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| Wednesday 5 June |
| A visit to the beautiful Snowdonia National Park is always special with its stunning scenery, but lets go a little further and head up the mountain for a panaramic view.......Don’t worry we don’t have to climb it! We include a journey on the Snowdonia Mountain Railway so sit back and enjoy the view as we are carried along the spectacular ridge to the summit. We include some free time in Llanberris before heading for home. |
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Alnwick & Scenic Northumbria
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| Thursday 12 September |
| Situated in the heart of the Northumbria countryside with its famous castle as a back drop, the lovely market town of Alnwick offers fine stone buildings, quaint alley ways and cobbled streets. Your day is free to explore as you wish enjoy a bite to eat or even pop in to “Harry Potters” Castle. |
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Alton Towers
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| Tuesday 6 August |
| Britain’s most-loved theme park has great kids attractions, white-knuckle roller coaster rides and so much more for the whole family. With Europe’s first inverted rollercoaster, Nemesis and the world’s first vertical drop rollercoaster Oblivion and let’s not forget TH13TEEN....... the world’s first free fall drop coaster, Alton Tower has lots to offer the thrill seekers. |
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Appleby Horse Fair
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| Saturday 8 June |
| One of the largest horse fairs in Europe, dating back to the early 1700's. Not only are horses for sale though - there are all manner of goods including clothing, pottery, bookins etc. This event really is an experience not to missed with the horses being washed and paraded up and down the streets, numerous fortune tellers and up to 1500 travellers caravns some of which ar horse drawn parked on the hill. |
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Bakewell Show
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| Thursday 8 August |
| The 183rd Bakewell show is a great day out for all the family, with so much to see and do from stunt riders and Pony Club mounted games to the Grand Parade with livestock and heavy horses. Nearly 300 trade stands offering a variety of products from fashion to something special for the garden. |
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Barnsdale Gardens and Rutland Water Cruise
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| Wednesday 17 July |
| The gardens at Barnsdale in Rutland were built by Britain’s best-loved Television gardener Geoff Hamilton over several years for BBC TV Gardeners' World programme & various other BBC specials. Since Geoff's death in 1996, his gardens have been open to the public. We also include a cruise on Rutland Water Nature reserve aboard the “Rutland Belle” while on board we will be able to enjoy the scenery from the water, you may even spot a cheeky otter or two. |
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Beverley Market and Bridlington
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| Saturday 27 July |
| This morning we visit Beverley Market with stalls offering a range of merchandise, pick up a bargain or two or just enjoy a stroll around the ancient market town, maybe visit the famous Minster. This afternoon we head to Bridlington, with its beautiful beaches and award winning promenades & gardens. |
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Bronte Country and a taste of the Dales
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| Thursday 6 June |
| Jane Eyre and Wuthering Heights are the movies of the season, join us as we follow in the footsteps of the famous Bronte Sisters with a visit to their home town and inspiration Howarth situated on the edge of the Yorkshire Moors. We then take a drive through the stunning Yorkshire Dales National Park to Pateley Bridge. |
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Bronte Country and a taste of the Dales
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| Thursday 6 June |
| Jane Eyre and Wuthering Heights you’ve read the books, you’ve seen the movies, now join us as we head into Bronte Country and spend time in Howarth, their home town and inspiration, located on the edge of the Yorkshire Moors. We then take a drive through the stunning Yorkshire Dales National Park to Pateley Bridge for a little more free time. |
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Castle Howard Proms Spectacular
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| Saturday 17 August |
| Held in a stunning location in the grounds of Castle Howard, the Proms Spectacular offers an evening of brilliant music, with the English National Orchestra performing works by the world’s greatest composers, the evening concludes with a spectacular firework display. So prepare your finest picnic and chill the wine for a splendid summer’s evening of entertainment. A mid afternoon departure. |
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Chester & lunch....with a difference
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| Tues 9 Apr or Weds 21 Aug |
| We head to Chester, where you have a little time at leisure to stroll around the delightful city. We then head to the Mill Hotel, to board the restaurant cruiser, our vessel for the next few hours. A delicious three-course lunch will be served, dine in comfort and watch the landscape float by as you travel through locks and tunnels along the Shropshire Union Canal. |
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Derbyshire - A National Trust Members Day
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| Thursday 20 June |
| Do you have a membership card, but don’t want to take the car? Why not hop aboard our coach and we will take you there. In the morning we visit Hardwick Hall, one of the greatest Elizabethan houses. Then in the afternoon we head to Kedleston Hall and neo-classical “Palace of Arts”. Both properties enjoy stunning gardens too. If you’re not a member don’t worry you can join the tour and we will take care of the admissions for you. |
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Dirty Dancing at the Palace Theatre Manchester
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| Top price ticket in the Dress Circle |
| We travel to Manchester where there is some free time before we take our seats for the matinee performance of the classic story of Baby and Johnny. Featuring hit songs, including 'Hungry Eyes', 'Hey Baby', 'Do You Love Me?' and the heart stopping 'I've Had The Time Of My Life'. |
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Disney on Ice "Dare to Dream" Sheffield's Motorpoi
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| Saturday 23 November |
| Experience the hilarious hair-raising escapades as Rapunzel, Tiana and Cinderella embark on an exciting musical journey, where fanciful dreams become reality. All your favourite princesses take to the ice in a spectacular finale and the ultimate Disney Princess event of a lifetime!
Price includes Return coach travel and tickets for the afternoon performance in block 108
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Horse Ballet at Bolsover Castle
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| Sunday 21 July |
| We visit Bolsover Castle, founded in the 12th century it stands proudly overlooking the beautiful vale of Scarsdale. Here in the Riding House the highly trained horses will be put through the balletic paces by expert riders wearing flamboyant 17th century costume once worn buy William Cavendish "The Dashing Cavalier". Also includes some free time in th market town of Bakewell. |
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Kettlewell Scarecrow Festival
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| Sunday 18 August |
| We travel through the Yorkshire Dales and on to Kettlewell where the pretty village has some new residents……… Scarecrows are everywhere. Follow the Scarecrow trail and solve the riddle and you may win a prize! We spend time here, before continuing to Ilkley for time at leisure. |
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Ladies Day at York Races
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| Thursday 22 August |
| It’s Ladies Day at the Ebor Festival, so grab your hat, place your bets, sit back, relax and enjoy this great day out. We include a complementary glass of Bucks Fizz, picnic box with fresh sandwiches, crisps, cake &napkin. Price is based on Grandstand & Paddock ticket, upgrades to County Stand are subject to availability at a supplement of £25 (must be pre-booked) |
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Leisurely Llandudno
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| Sunday 15 September |
| Join us on an excursion to North Wales and the lovely seaside resort of Llandudno. Set on a wide curving bay overlooking the Atlantic with the mountains of Snowdonia as a backdrop the resort offers a spacious promenade, Victorian Pier and a host of shops & restaurants. The day is free to explore at your leisure |
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Liverpool and a tale of two
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| Friday 16 August |
| Share a tale or two with our Blue Badge Guide as we take a tour of the city, taking in the sights including two magnificent cathedrals and the famous Docks. The rest of the day is at leisure to enjoy the many museums and fantastic shops on offer within the Albert Dock and the new Liverpool One centre. |
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Llangollen Horse Drawn Boat & Horseshoe Falls
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| Wednesday 7 August |
| Experience for yourself the pleasure of a horse drawn boat trip on the beautiful Llangollen Canal. Take in the splendour of the Horseshoe Falls at the head of the canal, this is possibly the most beautiful length of canal you will ever see and the horse drawn trip is definitely the most peaceful and relaxing way to see it. |
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