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Tuesday 24th January 2012
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HEREFORD & LABELS OUTLET STORE, Ross-on-Wye
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Hereford is a beautiful city with museums and a cathedral to visit with excellent shopping. In the early afternoon we travel to Labels Outlet Store, a large factory outlet on the outskirts of Ross on Wye, specializing in clothing & household goods. There is also a cafeteria.
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Thursday 9th February 2012
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NEWBURY & SNOWDROPS at WELFORD PARK
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Morning visit to Newbury, with time for a little shopping & some lunch. Then stroll at Leisure in the grounds of Welford Park, famous for for its displays of snowdrops. Gift shop & Old Laundry Tea Room open for afternoon teas etc. Includes entrance fee.
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Thursday 16th February 2012
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CENTRAL BRISTOL or BRISTOL ZOO - Half Term Special
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Full day in Bristol to explore or shop as you please - Cabot Circus, @Bristol, SS Great Britain & The Industrial Museum or a visit to the award-winning zoological gardens. (Entrance extra - payable on the day)
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Saturday 18th February 2012
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'STRICTLY GERSHWIN' - Song & Dance Spectacular at the Bristol Hippodrome with spare time
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Stalls seats 2.30pm performance. The English National Ballet presents 100 dancers, singers & jazz orchestra.
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Thursday 8th March 2012
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DEVIZES on MARKET DAY - Short day tour
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Tour to Devizes with extended stop (approx 2.5 hours). Time to visit the weekly market and browse its unique & individual shops, restaurants & cafes. On this short tour we will take you via one scenic route and return via a different one.
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Monday 19th March 2012
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BBC TV CENTRE TOUR & Westfield Shopping Centre, Shepherds Bush
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A behind the scenes tour of the most famous TV centre in the world. You will see studios, BBC News, dressing rooms and interactive studio. Time to explore nearby Westfield Shopping Centre with over 270 shops and 50 places to eat & drink.
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Tuesday 20th March 2012
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DAFFODIL MYSTERY TOUR
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Full day scenic mystery tour, with extended stops at places of interest around lunch & teatime. Daffodils are not gauranteed, but we will do our best to find a few!
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Saturday 24th March 2012
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'THE KING & I' - Mayflower Theatre, Southampton
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Rodgers & Hammerstein - Good stalls seats for 2pm matinee - Time before for lunch or shopping. Full-blown spectacle with classy West End production values and a considerable WOW factor. Songs include: 'Getting to Know You', 'Shall we Dance', 'Hello Young Lovers'& 'I Whistle a Happy Tune'.
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Tuesday 27th March 2012
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COTSWOLD VILLAGES TOUR - VINTAGE COACH
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Nostalgic Cotswold tour on our 1950 Vintage Bedford Coach, with extended lunchtime stop. Time for lunch and a little sightseeing or shopping.
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Saturday 31th March 2012
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Agatha Christie's 'MURDER in the NILE' - Malvern Theatre
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Bill Kenwright presents the Agatha Christie Theatre Company's stylish new production of the queen of crime's classic thriller at the Festival Theatre. Stalls seats for the 2.30pm matinee. Spare time in Great Malvern beforehand for lunch or a little shopping.
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Saturday 7th April 2012
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CADBURY WORLD & WEBBS OF WYCHBOLD - Easter Saturday
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An Easter treat! Visit Cadbury World in Bourneville, where we sample the Cadbury Experience with a taste and informative tour. Afternoon visit to the Webb's of Wychbold huge Garden Centre. There are a number of shops and a good restaurant.
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Sunday 8th April 2012
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CHEDDAR GORGE & WESTON-super-MARE - Easter Sunday
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Travel down the scenic Cheddar Gorge and stop in Cheddar, where we have time to visit one of the caves or sample real Cheddar Cheese! Around lunchtime we head towards Weston. The rest of the day is free to relax on the beach or visit the shops & pier.
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Tuesday 10th April 2012
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HIGHCLERE CASTLE & GARDENS 'Downton Abbey' Nr Newbury
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The lavish Highclere Castle has been home to the Carnarvon Family since 1679. The Castle's history includes a fascinating connection with ancient Egypt. It is the filming location for the recent T.V series Downton Abbey. Castle & Gardens entrane is included.
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Tuesday 17th April 2012
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BLUEBELL MYSTERY TOUR
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A full day scenic mystery tour, with at least two refreshment stops along the way.
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Saturday 21st April 2012
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A DAY IN LONDON
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A full day in our capital city. There is time for shopping as well as sightseeing. You could even take in a matinee performance of a West End Show.
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Tuesday 24th April 2012
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NEW FOREST SPRING TOUR
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Full day tour of the beautiful New Forest with an extended lunchtime stop in the picturesque small town of Lyndhurst. New Forest ponies are often seen and during the afternoon we will stop in the pretty village of Burley around teatime.
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Tuesday 1st May 2012
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LEAMINTON & STRATFORD - upon-AVON
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Morning visit to the elegant town of Royal Leamington Spa, with its large number of independently run shops. We spend the afternoon in the beautiful and historic Stratford-upon-Avon, where we can visit some of Shakespeare's haunts or take a boat ride on the River Avon.
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Saturday 5th May 2012
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'I DREAMED A DREAM' - Bristol Hippodrome
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The musical of Susan Boyle's life story. Good stalls seats for the matinee. This astounding musical will make you laugh and cry, but most of all - Dare to Dream. Stars Elaine C Smith as Susan Boyle and features a guest appearance by Susan herself, subject to any unforeseen circumstances.
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Sunday 6th May 2012
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ELAN VALLEY & MID WALES TOUR
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Full day picturesque tour of the stunning scenery of Mid Wales. We visit the beautiful Elan Valley and see its extensive reservoirs and dams. Our lunchtime stop will be in the historic market town of Rhayader.
*The Tetbury pickup is not available on this trip*
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Monday 7th May 2012
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WESTON - super - MARE
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A full day in the West's favourite resort. Excellent flat beach and promenade, fun amusements, new pier, donkeys and extensive shopping centre.
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Sunday 13th May 2012
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HOLLYCOMBE WORKING STEAM MUSEUM, Liphook, Hants
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'Steam in Miniature' Weekend - Hollycombe houses Britain's largest steam-powered fairground collection. Gallopers roundabout, Steam Yacht, Chair-o-planes, Steam Swings, Ghost House, Razzle Dazzle and Big Wheel. There are also traction engine hauled rides and the Woodland Gardens to explore. All rides are included in the overall tour price.
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Tuesday 15th May 2012
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MALVERN HILLS & Apple Blossom Tour
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Full day tour of beautiful Malvern Hills, with its breathtaking scenery and hopefully, some apple trees in bloom. Comfort stops will be made during the day.
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Tuesday 22nd May 2012
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EVENING VINTAGE MYSTERY TOUR - VINTAGE COACH TOUR
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Bring those memories flooding back - Nostalgic evening Mystery Tour on our refurbished 1950 vintage Bedford Coach with a stop at Public House with ample time for refreshments of your choice (not included in the price).
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Saturday 2nd June 2012
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KEW - Royal Botanic Gardens and/or Kew Palace
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Choose on the day whether you visit the famous Royal Botanic Gardens with amazing plant collections and great Glasshouses or the newly refurbished Kew Palace. Entrance fees are extra and payable on the day.
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Friday 8th June 2012
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WESTON - super - MARE Half Term - CREDIT CRUNCH BUSTER
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Traditional seaside attractions including pier & donkeys! Clean sandy beach & level promenade with superb views of the Channel. Shopping Centre is excellent with a good choice of eating venues. LOOK AT THE PRICE & BOOK YOUR SEAT TODAY!!
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Saturday 9th June 2012
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'The PHANTOM of the OPERA' - Bristol Hippodrome
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Good stalls seats at the 2.30pm matinee. Spectacular new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's phenomenal musical "The Phantom of the opera' visits Bristol as part of a national tour. New design, staging & choreography.
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Saturday 16th June 2012
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WISLEY GARDENS
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Visit the RHS flagship garden at Wisley. Richly planted borders, luscious rose gardens & state-of-the-art Glasshouses. This showcases a world class plant collection and has three climatic zones recreating tropical, moist temperate and dry temperate habitats. Excellent plant centre, gift shop & restaurant.
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Tuesday 19th June 2012
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THREE RIVERS CRUISE with Fish and Chip Lunch
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3 Hour Cruise from Southampton along the rivers Itchen, Test & Hamble and taking in the port of Southampton itself. Usually a number of Cruise Liners in dock. Lunch of Fish & Chips with tea/coffee is included on board. Some free time in Southampton afterwards.
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