02/09/2026
Reminder of upcoming day excursions
Picking up from Chelmsford
THREE COTSWOLD GEMS
Mon 7th September
Today we visit the historic stone towns of Cirencester and Burford and the idyllic village of Bibury – pretty stone cottages and fine buildings mixed with a rich Cotswold atmosphere make for an enjoyable day out.
Adult: £34.00 OAP: £33.00 Child: £33.00
GREAT YARMOUTH OR LOWESTOFT
Fri 11th September
Take your pick between these premier resorts on the East Anglian coast. Bright and breezy Great Yarmouth or the more sedate Lowestoft.
Adult: £30.50 OAP: £29.50 Child: £29.00
DUXFORD AIRSHOW
Sat 12th September
In the air, on the ground and all around: Enjoy sky high entertainment – the sights, sounds and pure adrenalin filled action!
Price includes admission
Adult: £71.00 OAP: £71.00 Child: £26.00
HAMPTON COURT PALACE
Sun 13th September
Built by Cardinal Wolsey, Hampton Court Palace has stood on the banks of the River Thames for 500 years. Many monarchs and historical figures have fallen for its charms and made improvements on the original building.
Price includes admission
Adult: £60.00 OAP: £54.00 Child: £45.00
WOODBRIDGE & ALDEBURGH
Mon 14th September
Time to visit the attractive waterside town of Woodbridge with its long history of boat building and associated industries. We spend the remainder of the day in the genteel resort of Aldeburgh, much favoured by artists and writers.
Adult: £30.00 OAP: £29.00 Child: £29.00
WARWICKSHIRE WANDERER
Wed 16th September
An interesting and informative guided tour featuring the attractive byways and pretty half-timbered villages of Warwickshire. We head north through the Cherwell and Avon Valleys then over impressive Edge Hill to pretty Compton Verney and Charlecote Parks to historic Warwick for a lunch break. Our afternoon drive takes us through elegant Royal Leamington Spa, Kenilworth and Stoneleigh to Rugby Garden Centre at Bourton on Dunsmore for a tea halt.
Price includes services of a professional guide
Adult: £47.00 OAP: £46.00 Child: £46.00
CLACTON, FRINTON, WALTON
Fri 18th September
Take your pick between these popular Essex resorts.
Adult: £27.00 OAP: £26.00 Child: £26.00
SHERINGHAM 1940s EVENT
Sun 20th September
A vibrant town-wide celebration of wartime Britain with live music, vintage vehicle displays and period costumes. The main event is featured around the North Norfolk Railway for which we have a rover ticket enabling you to explore the exhibits at the stations along the line.
Price includes train rover ticket
Adult: £59.00 OAP: £59.00 Child: £59.00
ARUNDEL & CASTLE
Tues 22nd September
Time in this attractive riverside town noted for its fine buildings before visiting the castle, over 1000 years of history situated in magnificent grounds overlooking the River Arun.
Price includes castle only
Adult: £58.00 OAP: £58.00 Child: £43.00
BLACK COUNTRY MUSEUM
Thurs 24th September
This award-winning open-air living museum, recognisable to many as the backdrop for the hit TV series ‘Peaky Blinders’, tells the story of the world’s first industrial landscape with buildings, vehicles, industrial machinery, costumes and much more. Discover how life was in this region from the 1850s to the 1950s.
Price includes admission
Adult: £57.50 OAP: £56.50 Child: £49.50
SHERWOOD FOREST & SOUTHWELL MINSTER
Thurs 1st October
We spend time at this magical destination of beautiful ancient woodland and the diverse flora and fauna that lives here. Home to the enduring legend of Robin Hood, we base ourselves at the newly revamped visitor centre from where you can enjoy numerous short walks including to the Major Oak. The cathedral which has stood in the heart of Southwell for centuries offers an opportunity for celebration, learning and discovery.
Price includes donation for Minster entry
Adult: £41.50 OAP: £41.50 Child: £41.50
BANBURY CANAL DAY
Sat 3rd October
This attractive historic town comes to life today as it celebrates its heritage and its connections with the Oxford Canal. An event which attracts boaters, crafters, traders and visitors from all over the country. A guaranteed fun day for all.
Adult: £34.50 OAP: £33.50 Child: £33.00
COTSWOLD WILDLIFE PARK AND GARDENS
Sun 4th October
The Park exhibits over 260 different species of animals and is the largest privately owned animal collection in the UK. The Park is set in 160 acres of landscaped parkland and gardens.
Price includes admission
Adult: £47.50 OAP: £43.50 Child: £43.50
CHILTERN HILLS & DUNSTABLE DOWNS
Tues 6th October
Sit back and relax as we enjoy a leisurely drive through the beautiful Chiltern Hills. Dramatic views from the Dunstable Downs set us up for our lunch stop at Poplars Garden Centre at Toddington. Our afternoon drive takes us along the northernmost stretches of the Chilterns to our tea stop at the acclaimed Van Hage Garden Centre near Ware.
Adult: £30.50 OAP: £29.50 Child: £29.00
MARITIME GREENWICH
Wed 7th October
An opportunity to discover this historic naval centre along with its impressive buildings including the Maritime Museum and Royal Observatory in Greenwich Park which you may choose to visit. The famous Cutty Sark is once again open following its acclaimed restoration.
Admissions, if applicable, are NOT included.
Adult: £30.00 OAP: £29.00 Child: £28.00
MARKET HARBOROUGH & FOXTON LOCKS
Thurs 8th October
Time in this attractive town before making our way to Foxton Locks, a Grade II listed site, home to the longest, steepest staircase flight of locks in the UK.
Adult: £32.00 OAP: £31.00 Child: £31.00
LINCOLN
Fri 9th October
With its magnificent triple towered cathedral, said by many to be the country’s finest and Norman Castle. Lincoln also has the only Roman arch that spans an English street and excellent shopping facilities. This historic city makes for an interesting day out.
Adult: £36.00 OAP: £35.00 Child: £35.00
KNIT & STITCH
Sat 10th October
Held at Alexandra Palace, this show offers the greatest choice of suppliers with the greatest range of specialist products. More than 300 stallholders compete for your attention and custom.
Price includes admission
Adult: £43.50 OAP: £42.50 Child: £36.00
SPITFIRE, HURRICANE & RAF MANSTON MUSEUMS
Sun 11th October
In the year that celebrates the 90th anniversary of the legendary spitfires first flight, we visit these acclaimed museums at the former RAF Manston airbase on the Isle of Thanet.
Admission to Manston Museum is included, there is no charge for the Spitfire Museum though donations are requested.
Adult: £39.50 OAP: £39.50 Child: £39.50
NORTHERN COTSWOLD CARVERY
Wed 14th October
Enjoy a delightful guided country tour through the beautiful northern Cotswolds featuring a delicious two course roast carvery lunch at the attractive, friendly Windrush Inn situated on the outskirts of Witney. We take a relaxing afternoon drive through a host of pretty villages via the Evenlode Valley, Charlbury and The Bartons to our tea halt at the excellent Bicester Avenue Garden Centre.
Price includes services of a professional guide, 2 course roast carvery lunch
with tea/ coffee
Adult: £64.00 OAP: £63.00 Child: £63.00
NEWMARKET & ELY
Thurs 15th October
Our day is divided between the ‘capital’ of horse racing with its splendid High Street and Horse Racing Museum, and Ely, full of charm and beauty and home to one of the most magnificent cathedrals in England.
Adult: £30.00 OAP: £29.50 Child: £29.00
TWO BUCKINGHAMSHIRE TOWNS
Fri 16th October
Today we explore the delights of Amersham old town, an attractive, interesting and photogenic old coaching town much used by film and television companies and Chesham, built on a prehistoric holy site which today boast an historic old town, large lake and attractive vibrant high street.
Adult: £30.00 OAP: £29.00 Child: £28.00
NORTH NORFOLK COAST
Sat 17th October
Much of this coastline has been designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Sit back and relax as we tour between Hunstanton and Cromer, along sometimes desolate, but always beautiful coast.
Adult: £33.50 OAP: £32.50 Child: £32.00
MILESTONES MUSEUM & THE WATERCRESS LINE
Sun 18th October
Milestones Museum is located in Basingstoke. All indoors, it is made up of a network of streets that have been recreated as those found in Victorian to 1930s Hampshire. Walk cobbled streets, viewing the shop fronts of bygone craftsmen, visit a Victorian pub and see artefacts from local industry and commerce. A fully licensed café and Edwardian pub are available for lunches. Our day is completed with a return journey on the Mid Hants Railway – better known as The Watercress Line (it used to carry locally grown watercress to markets in London). Watch pastoral Hampshire countryside as you travel on this preserved steam railway.
Price includes admission to Milestones & rail fare
Adult: £68.00 OAP: £68.00 Child: £52.00
NATIONAL & TATE BRITAIN GALLERIES
Tues 20th October
A morning visit to the National Gallery, which houses a collection of over 2,300 paintings dating from the mid-13th century to 1900. The afternoon is spent at Tate Britain, the original and oldest of the Tate network, having opened in 1897. It houses a substantial collection of the art of the UK since Tudor times and in particular large holdings of the works of J.M.W. Turner who bequeathed his own collection to the nation.
There is no admission charge to these venues
Adult: £30.00 OAP: £29.00 Child: £28.00
BATTLE & BATTLE ABBEY
Thurs 22nd October
Battle is a thriving market town featuring Georgian and medieval cottages amongst a host of interesting shops, restaurants, historic pubs and tea rooms. Battle Abbey was built by William to celebrate his victory in 1066. This imposing building was built on the Battlefield supposedly at the spot King Harold fell.
Price includes admission
Adult: £44.00 OAP: £43.00 Child: £38.50
Special Price for English Heritage Members: £30.50
HIDDEN NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
Fri 23rd October
A very pleasant new guided tour exploring the unspoilt countryside, pretty villages and interesting towns of East Northamptonshire, villages that are every bit as picturesque as the Cotswolds but without the crowds! From our coffee halt we head via Grafham Water through attractive Kimbolton to Higham Ferrers then along the Nene Valley via Earls Barton to Northampton for a lunch break. Our afternoon drive takes us north though a number of aristocratic villages, discover there is more to Watford Gap than just the M1 then to the interesting Heart of the Shires Shopping Village at Weedon for a tea break. Explore a wide range of shops set around a picturesque Victorian courtyard and bandstand.
Price includes services of a guide
Adult: £43.00 OAP: £42.00 Child: £41.00
NEW FOREST AUTUMN TOUR
Sat 24th October
Following a lunchtime stop in Lyndhurst, ‘Capital of the Forest’ we enjoy a leisurely drive around this acclaimed region, further enhanced by the beautiful autumn colours, stopping for tea in the pretty village of Burley.
Adult: £35.50 OAP: £34.50 Child: £34.00
BROOKLANDS AND LONDON BUS MUSEUM
Sun 25th October
Brooklands Museum is on the site of the world’s first purpose-built motor racing circuit and houses collections of cars, motorcycles and bicycles, particularly from the heyday of the track until it closed in 1939. The museum displays a wide range of Brooklands-related motoring and aviation exhibits ranging from giant racing cars, to an unparalleled collection of Hawker and Vickers/BAC-built aircraft, including the Second World War Wellington Bomber, Viking, Varsity, Viscount, Vanguard, VC10 BAC One-Eleven. The London Bus Museum houses a unique collection of these iconic vehicles.
Adult: £50.50 OAP: £50.50 Child: £40.00
MYSTERY TOUR & PUB LUNCH
Mon 26th October
Following a scenic relaxing tour through pastoral countryside, we enjoy an inclusive three course lunch in a rural hostelry. Menu as follows: Soup, Pate, Whitebait; Fish & Chips, Bangers & Mash, Chicken Diane; Crumble & Custard, Cheesecake, Eton Mess Sundae; Vegetarian option available. Selections to be made at time of booking.
Price includes lunch
Adult: £64.50 OAP: £64.50 Child: £64.50
WEALD OF KENT & ASHDOWN FOREST AUTUMN TINTS
Fri 30th October
An autumn drive across the beautiful Ashdown Forest, birthplace of one of our best known and well-loved characters – Winnie the Pooh! Enjoy the pretty countryside and enchanting villages of this picturesque county. A stop for lunch will be made at the acclaimed Paradise Park Garden and Shopping Centre.
Adult: £30.50 OAP: £29.50 Child: £29.00
OXFORD CITY WALKING TOUR
Sat 31st October
An easy leisurely walk with an informative and entertaining guide around the historic and compact city centre. The remainder of the day is spent at leisure in Oxford.
Price includes services of a guide
Adult: £40.50 OAP: £40.50 Child: £40.00
THRIPLOW DAFFODILS
Sun 14th March 2027
Amble through over 100 stalls, check out the blacksmiths at work in the Smithy and be entertained by the merry morris dancers. Then recharge at Taste of Thriplow for street food and beer or enjoy hot drinks and homemade cake at the Village Tearooms. With live music being played all around the village it’s the perfect start to spring
Price includes admission
Adult: £40.50 OAP: £40.50 Child: £33.00
REMINDER!
2027 HOLIDAY BROCHURE LAUNCH
Join us for the launch of our 2027 Holiday Brochure on Monday 2nd November 2026 at our premises in High Easter. Whilst here take time to browse the many holiday choices we have on offer for 2027 and enjoy a complimentary cup of tea and slice of cake. Our members of staff will be available to help with any information you may need and there will be wall mounted displays of the holidays we have on offer.
Free coach travel will be available to High Easter (from Chelmsford area only). To reserve a seat please telephone us on 01245 231262. If you prefer to travel by car, free parking will be available. Booking is essential. Please let us know if you are making a morning or afternoon visit.
All reservations for holidays can be made on the day and will require a NON-REFUNDABLE deposit of £75 for UK tours and £100 for EU tours. (Payment can be made by debit card/credit card/cash).
We look forward to seeing you.
Please see attached our first tour for 2027, bookings are being taken now.
Winter Escape to the English Riviera
Escape to the English Riviera at the Livermead Cliff Hotel, a welcoming 3* winter retreat with stunning sea views right on Torquay’s waterfront. Your 4-night stay includes dinner, breakfast, three light lunches plus three drinks vouchers per person plus evening entertainment. Step into centuries-old Powderham Castle where family legends, opulent interiors and deer-filled parkland connect you to days gone by.
Your Hotel
5 Day Tour
Departure Date
Mon 8th – Fri 12th February
Price Per Person £599.00
No Single Supplement
Your holiday includes:
4 nights dinner bed & breakfast accommodation & entrance to
Powderham Castle
Excursions as described
Executive coach travel
3* Livermead Cliff, Hotel
Tel: 0844 387 6282
This highly rated AA 3* accredited hotel has a breathtaking waterfront location in Torbay, Devon. All rooms at the Best Western Livermead Cliff Hotel are traditionally decorated and have a private bathroom with a hairdryer. Tea and coffee facilities are also provided. Used by us many times.
Your Holiday Itinerary
Day 1 After your local pick-up we travel towards Torquay stopping on route for refreshments. We arrive at the delightful hotel with time to find our room and settle in before our evening meal.
Day 2 Exeter. Spend your day in Exeter exploring centuries of history and independent shops. Start at the iconic Exeter Cathedral, then grab lunch in Cathedral Close. Spend the afternoon browsing Gandy Street and the Quayside.
Day 3 Free morning followed by Powderham Castle Private Guided Tour. Sitting on the banks of the River Eve, in picturesque Grade II listed deer parkland, unravel a fascinating 600-year family story at majestic, fortified manor, Powderham Castle on a private guided tour.
Day 4 Today we visit Sidmouth. Sidmouth is a beautiful coastal town with a regency feel which is ideal for visitors of all ages. Sat in the middle of spectacular countryside Sidmouth is home to beautiful beaches, stylish eating places and great shopping, with everything from unusual gifts to designer clothing.
Day 5: We say farewell to Torbay and travel homewards stopping on route for refreshments arriving in the Chelmsford area early evening.
