Day trips, & tours. Coach Holidays, Short breaks, & Weekend escapes.

January

Tues 20th Jan                      Ena Mill and Bents garden centre                                                             £15 January Sales M

A day out that’s all indoors. Today we visit the Ena shopping mill, with bedding, clothing and Homewares spread across two floors in the old Mill. Theres a good café serving a range of food and drink. We visit for two hours, before heading to Bents garden centre not to far away, where there are plenty more shopping opportunities.

Sat 24th Jan                         Liverpool. Gerry and the pacemakers V the Beatles.                        Fare £28.50p M

Join us for a tour around the sights and sounds of the 50’s and 60’s as we wind our way through Liverpool passing Paul Mcartney’s childhood home before heading to the gardens at Strawberry fields. We have an hour here before travelling down Penny lane with a photo stop by the famous road sign. Our coach will pass the Gerry Marsden statue and the Beatles statues as we head to the waterfront. Here we join the ferry across the Mersey. Afterward’s you will have free time to enjoy the Albert dock, Liverpool one shopping area. Or perhaps catch a Beatles tribute band in the Cavern club at 2.15pm.

You fare includes a 45minute Mersey river cruise.

Wed 28th Jan                      Boundary Mill and Oswaltwistle mills Shopping trip                        £15 January sales M

Milling around Lancashire, today sees us visit two of the largest shopping mills in the area. The boundary mill is spread over two floors filled with clothing and homewares. Oswaltwistle is slightly smaller, but both offer discounts on RRP across there ranges. Perhaps you might find yourself a bargain. But even if the Weathers not great, both Mills are indoors.

Sat 31st Jan                         Bury Market January sale                                                                            £15 January sales M

A full four hours to shop until you drop. Theres the famous market, the Rock and the Millgate shopping centres.

February

Sat 7th Feb                          A scenic drive through the Welsh borders, and Southern Snowdonia.                     £19 M

A lovely drive through the Borders, with a stop at the Old railway station visitors centre in Welshpool for 1hr 30mins. We then head up through the mountains through Dolgellau and Blaenau Ffestinog to our afternoon stop in Betws y Coed for 1hr and 30mins. A lovely scenic drive through the mountains.

Sat 14th Feb                        Manchester Shopper                                                                                                                     £19 M

Drop off point is the coach bays on Chorlton street close to Picadilly gardens, not to far to walk to Primark, Selfridges and the central shopping area. You will have around 4.5hours in the city.

Sat 14th Feb                        Trafford centre shopper                                                                                                               £19 M

4.5hours free time at the Trafford centre to shop and explore all of the retail opportunities

Sat 14th Feb                        Manchester’s Science and industry museum (free admission)                                    £19 M

Our coach drops you off at the door with a timed free entry ticket to the science and industry museum, there is so much to see and do here, spread over several floors there is something for everyone. Why not check out the museums website for more details.

Sun 22nd Feb                      RAF Cosford museum day trip.  (free admission)                                                              £15 M

After a comfort stop at Dobbie’s garden centre in Chirk we arrive to have three hours free time to explore the RAF Cosford museum, with its hundreds of military aircraft on display across three huge hangars, there’s something for everyone. The museum is free entry.

Wed 25th Feb                     Full circular tour of Anglesey Inc RSPB South Stack.                                         £10 Special offer.

Todays trip sees us cross the Brittian bridge onto the Isle of Anglesey for a full circular tour, including 1 1/2 hours at Pringles, a lunchtime stop at the RSPB reserve at South Stack, with views of the South Stack lighthouse and Ellins tower. Our coach takes the scenic coastal route along the west coast of the Island. Taking in the villages of Malltraeth, and Treddur bay before rounding the headland onto the rugged scenery of the west coast. Then we have an Hour in Beaumaris before returning to our drop of points. This is a guided tour with commentary about the history and geography of the Island as we travel around. Pick ups are in reverse, with times to be confirmed.

March

Sat 7th Mar                          A run out through the Back lanes of Cheshire, Shropshire and Staffordshire        £19 M

A bit of a different day out, we start after our usual pick ups with a stop over at the Bellis brothers garden centre and Farm shop in Cheshire. From here we wind our way through the Cheshire lanes and across through the pretty village of Audlem, before crossing into Staffordshire and making our way through the vast acres of farmland to Trentham where we stop for Lunch for 2 hours. We then rejoin the lanes as we head back through to Cheshire and a stop off at Snugburys Ice cream farm near Nantwich.

Sat 14th Mar                       Llangollen and Ellesmere                                                                                             £19 Fare M

A really nice run around the English and Welsh borders today. We begin by heading along the Vale of Clwyd straight to Llangollen where we stop for two hours, enough to wander around the town or perhaps head up to the horsedrawn boats for a 45 minute cruise along the canal. Afterwards we head to the heart of the Shropshire lake district and to Ellesmere. Here we stop alongside the lake, you can take a stroll along the lakeside back to the village or watch the birds on the mere. We have two hours here before heading for home.

Mon 16th Mar                    Bakewell’s Monday market.                                                                                       £22.50p M

Join us as we travel through the Derbyshire countryside to visit the Market town of Bakewell made famous by the accidental creation of a Bakewell pudding. You’ll have 4 hours to explore the town, its shops and its bustling market.

Sat 21st Mar                        Hawes and the Dales                                                                                                     £24.50P E

Today see’s us head northwards with a comfort stop along the way, we peel off the M6 north of Preston and head through the scenic Lune valley, passing the crook of lune, and passing through Ingleton as we head up to the Ribblehead Viaduct, we stop for photos, before continuing to Hawes. Our stop is at the famous Wensleydale creamery. You have a choice to head down to the village or stay and take a tour at the creamery. (charges apply). 

Wed 25th Mar                    Bala and the Tryweryn valley tour                                                                           £19 M

A ride out through the Vale of Clwyd taking in the sights of Moel Famau and the Berwyn mountains as we head to Bala for an hour. Its main street has many cafes and shop to wander through, or if you have brought a flask and a picnic, you could enjoy the view from the lake foreshore. After our stop we climb out of Bala passing Llyn Tryweryn and its damn before following the abandoned railway through the valley to Trawsfynyd and onwards to Porthmadog where we stop for two hours before returning to the coast via the Aberglaslyn pass and a short stop in Beddgelert. A Fantastic scenic day out.

Sat 28th Mar                       Bury Market                                                                                                                      £19 M

The usual minimum of four hours to get the black pudding in, and shop till you drop! A firm favourite amongst our regulars.

April

Wed 1st Apr                        April fools mystery trip                                                                                                 £19 fare M

If you cannot pick out one of our days out, then why not leave it to chance? Who knows where we will end up. We normally make two stops, and they are usually tailored to the weather.

Sun 5th Apr                          Shakespeare’s Stratford on Avon.  (Sunday craft market.)                            £24.50p E

Each and every Sunday, Stratford holds its weekly craft fair in the park by the river Avon. There is normally around thirty stalls all selling everything handmade, or homemade, everything from Leather goods to Fudge, and homemade cakes. We have around 4 hours in Stratford, so you have plenty of time to explore this historic town famous as the birthplace of William Shakespeare. Perhaps take a cruise along the Canal or a boat trip on the River Avon. You could even take the open top bus tour to visit Anne Hathaways cottage. 

Friday 10th Apr                  A Day out in Blackpool                                                                                                  £22.50p E

Join us for a day out in Blackpool, you will have a full 5.5hours free time to enjoy the ‘Paris of the North’.  The coach will drop off and pick up at the Foxhall coach park, a short walk into town, or to the promenade.

Friday 10th Apr                  A day out at Blackpool zoo                                                          Adult                     £37 E

                                                                                                                                                                Children              £34 (3 – 16Yyrs)

Today sees us visit Blackpool Zoo! One of the best zoo’s in the UK, and one of my personal favourites. We will have 4.5 hours to enjoy the exhibits, see the Elephants, Visit the Bat cave and walk with the Lemurs, a great day out for the old and young alike.

Sat 11th Apr                        Crich tramway museum                                                               Adult                     £42 M

                                                                                                                                                                Child                      £34 (3 – 16 yrs)

Join us for a wonderful day out to the National tramway museum, Here you can ride on the exhibits along the disused quarry line that has been restored to accommodate the large collection of trams. And associated buildings.

Sat 11th Apr                        Matlock and Matlock Bath                                                                                          £21 M

2hours in the Victorian town of Matlock, and 2 hours in the Village of Matlock Bath. Two lovely villages with shops cafes, both have lovely parks and a not to be missed hidden aquarium.

Tue 14th Apr                       Cheshire Back Lanes tour                                                                             £19 M

Join us on a day out around Cheshire, we start out by sneaking through the heart of Chester and out around the lanes passing Eaton palace in the trees and the little village of Pulford on the Grosvenor estate. From here we head through to Holt where we cross back into Wales to stop at the Bellis Brothers farm shop. After our break we then head through the back lanes towards Whitchurch where we stop for a while before rejoining our coach and heading Northwards to Snugbury’s ice cream farm. Before heading back to the coast. A relaxed day out.

Sat 18th Apr                        Saddleworth and Holmfirth.                                                                                      £21 M

Our day begins with a ride across the moors through Mottram the Birthplace of LS Lowry we they pass the reservoirs on the Woodhead pass, before turning into the Holme valley. We stop for a couple of hours in Holmfirth, made famous by the Antic’s of and Foggy, Clegg, and Compo in the Last of the summer wine TV show. You will have time to visit Syds café. After Holmfirth we then cross the beautiful Saddleworth moors to the town the moor takes its name from, Saddleworth has many pubs and cafes, there is a Lovley local museum and a walk along the canal.

Sun 19th Apr                       Leyland commercial vehicle museum                                                                     £33 M

A day out to visit the Leyland commercial vehicle museum in Preston. Leyland is a name synonymous with commercial vehicles in Great Britain, They use to be the largest bus and truck manufacturers, the museum houses a café, and 1000’s of commercial vehicle exhibits, everything from full size buses, coaches and trucks, to Steam engines, traction engines, they even have the Leyland pope mobile, built for Pope John Paul’s visit to Manchester in the 1980’s, all in all a great day out.

 Thurs 23rd Apr                  Garstang and the Wyre valley                                                    £24 Inc Knott end ferry M

A day out with a difference. We head northwards with a comfort stop on the way, before arriving in the UK’s first ever free trade town, right along the banks of the Wyre river Garstang boasts a few pubs cafes and shops, Thursday is its street market, You will have time to stroll along the riverside walk or perhaps wander through the stalls in the market. After Garstang we follow the river towards Pilling and to Knott end Where we have a bit of free time before we join the ferry to cross over the Wyre to Fleetwood. You will have around an hour’s free time in Fleetwood, as the coach catches up. A day out that’s just a little bit different.

Sat 25th Apr                        Whitby Goth weekend Daytrip                                                                  £23.50p *******

This promises to be a wonderful day out. Yes, I know Whitby is on the other side of the country, but its only 4hours 25minutes by coach from our last pick up in Abergele. We depart earlier than usual on this trip, and traffic permitting we should arrive in Whitby for 12 noon. We will be departing at 5pm for the Journey home. So you will get 5 hours to see the sights and sounds of the famous Whitby goth weekend. The streets are lined with hundreds of folks dressing in gothic attire. The weekend sees bands playing and the abbey that was Bram Stokers inspiration for Count Dracula, will be open if you dare to climb the steps. Shops, pubs, cafes, and Jewellers selling Whitby jet line the Cobbled streets. A Day trip not to be missed.

Thurs 30th Apr                   Kirby Lonsdale, Ribblehead and the Dales.                                           £23.50p E

After a comfort stop en-route, we arrive in Kirby Lonsdale at around Lunchtime, the small market should be in full swing but there are shops, cafes and pubs. Perhaps use your time to walk down to the scenic Devils bridge which crosses over the river lune. After our two hours here we continue our journey through the Dales National park passing through Ingleton to The ribblehead viaduct where we pause for a photo stop. We then continue through the Ribble valley to our afternoon stop in Settle.

May

Wed 6th May                      Dorothy Clive gardens and Bridgemere garden world.                    £29 M includes Add

We visit the Dorothy Clive garden for a few hours, the gardens were conceived in the 1940’s by Colonel Harry Clive, to provide his wife Dorothy with some interesting and different walks as she suffered from Parkinson’s disease. Today the gardens are set in 12 acres and are described as a garden for all seasons. After our visit we head to Bridgemere garden world, where perhaps you might find something for your own garden.

Sat 9th May                         Lake district and Cruise on Windermere                                               £37 E

An old favourite, today we head Northwards, with a comfort stop on the way. The English lake district and its beautiful scenery awaits us. Our first stop at Bowness on Windermere, we have around two hours here over lunchtime, before we catch the lake cruise to Ambleside, our coach meets us at the pier for the short journey to Ambleside village for an hour before we head back to North Wales. Your fare includes the 45 minute cruise from Bowness to Ambleside

Sat 9th May                         Boness on Windermere and Ambleside                                                £23 E

The same as above but without the Lake cruise.

Tues 12th May                    Settle to Carlise railway. Day trip.                                                            Adult £45 E

A splendid day out to ride the Settle to Carlise railway. Our coach journey departs early, in order to get the most out of our day. We arrive in Settle with some free time to see the little town, before we board our diesel train for the journey through to Carlise. We have 360 degree views from the train of the Yorkshire three peaks, from the Ribble head viaduct, the line is one of the greatest railway journeys in the world, our journey takes us through the 14 tunnels and the 22 viaducts including the 24 arch Ribble head viaduct, that make up the 73 mile long line. Which is about two hours on the train. On arrival at Carlise you will have around and hour and a half free time to allow for the coach to catch you up. 

Sun 17th May                     Wirral Wanderer                                                                                             £19 M

A gentle drive around the sights of the Wirral peninsula, with stops at Gordale garden centre, New Brighton promenade, and then a drive around Port Sunlight Village, with free time to explore the lady lever art gallery.

Thur 21st May                    Ripon                                                                                                                    £25 E

A day out to explore the Yorkshire Cathedral city of Ripon. Ripon is technically a city, and has the accolade of being named as on of the UK’s best places to live, with cobbled streets, interesting and Quirky shops, as well as its mighty C of E cathedral. Our visit is timed to coincide with market day.

Tue 26th May                      Shugbourgh NT                                                                 NT members £23 coach only

                                                                                                Coach and Admission £42.50p

Shugbourgh estate is located near Stafford, set in hundreds of acres of Staffordshire countryside, this stately home was once owned by the Bishops of Litchfield until the dissolution of the monasteries, before being purchased by the Anson family in the 1600’s, they owned it for three centuries, until the 4th Earl of Litchfield died and the house and grounds were given the National Trust in lieu of death duties. These days the Italianate style house is open to the public, with vast acres of woodlands and a farm there’s plenty to explore in the 4 hours we have here.

Thurs 28th May                  Ludlow and Percy Throwers garden centre                                          £21

This day trip included 1 & a half hours free time in the morning at Percy Throwers garden centre on the outskirts of Shrewsbury, we then follow the A49 towards Ludlow passing through Craven Arms on the way, we arrive to the tail end on the monthly farmers market and produce fair in the market Square. You will have around 2 & a half hours free time to explore the medieval town of Ludlow, perhaps visit the famous haunted Feathers hotel, or wander the medieval streets.

Sat 30th May                       Ironbridge and Blistshill Victorian village.                                             £46 inc Addmission

A great day out to enjoy the delights of the ironbridge gorge, and to see the famous ironbridge built by Thomas Farnolis Pritchard on 1781. The village has shops, cafes, and the fantastic antique centre at merrythought village. We then head up the hill to Blists hill village. Filled with a working forge, workshops, a Victorian pharmacy, old fashioned sweetshop, and a coal fired chippy. Steam engines and the only Severn spry in existence.

June

Thurs 4th June                    Ormskirk market and Southport                                                                               £19 M

A few hours in Ormskirk at the busy market, before we head to Southport for a few hours. Explore the shops on Lord street, take a cruise on the marine lake or a walk through the marine park to the promenade and the pier.

Sat 6th  June                        Shrewsbury and river seven cruise.                                                                         £29.50p Inc cruise.

After our morning departure we head through the Welsh borders to the town of Shrewsbury with a comfort stop on the way. You will have around 3 hours free time to explore the black and white town, a chance to walk along the river and explore the quarry park, where Charles Darwin undertook experiments on newts trying to prove his theory of evolution. Explore the jail, the towns museum or relax with a picnic by the river.

After our free time in Shrewsbury we re-join the coach to head down to the river to join our 45 minute river cruise, with complimentary tea or coffee and biscuits

Sun 7th June                        Cotebrook Shirehorse centre and Rose farm.                                                      £28.50p

By the 7th of June all the foals will have been born and they should be out in the pastures with there mothers. It’s a lovely little visit at the Shire horse centre which includes admission to see the horses and other animals here. Theres a lovely café and a gift shop as well. After the Shire horse centre we head around to Rose farm, a lovely hobby farm where you can walk amongst the animals, including highland cows, chickens, goats, pigs and horses. The farm shop sells all manner of homegrown produce and there Is a café and ice cream stall.

Tues 9th June                     Donald Cambell’s Coniston and Ambleside                                                         £23 E

A journey around the Lake district, with stops at Coniston where you can visit the Donald Cambell visitors centre if you wish, or have a look around the pretty little village, after Coniston we head for Ambleside and a few hours at Ambleside.

Sun 14th June                     RHS Bridgewater                                                                                                             £35.50p Inc Add

A day out to see the new RHS Bridgewater gardens on the outskirts of Manchester, our day out gives you 4 hours to wander at your own pace through this latest project by the Royal Horticultural society.

Sat 20th June                      Mid Wales and Tal y Llyn railway.                                                                            £39 Adult

One of the great little trains of Wales. Today sees us head through the heart of Wales, and the Cambrian coastline with a comfort stop along the way to get to our destination of Twywn. We have a bit of free time. Enough to stroll down to the beach, or wander through the little town, and grab a spot of lunch. We then board our narrow gauge steam train for a extended single journey through to Nant Gwernol and back to Abergonolyn. We then return home via the Mach loop and Bala.

Mon 22nd June                   Harrogate                                                                                                                                           £24

A day out to enjoy the Victorian spa town of Harrogate, Min 4hours in Harrogate. Maybe visit Bettys tea room’s, the Town has loads of shops and places to visit.

Mon 22nd June                  RHS Harlow Carr gardens (Near Harrogate)                                                         £38 Inc Addmission

This day out takes us to see the Famous Harlow Carr gardens set in 58 acres of beautiful laid out on the site of former sulphur springs. Described as ‘a sweet secluded spot, the grounds neatly laid out, adorned with a selection of trees, shrubs, flowers, walks, easy seats and shady arbours’ by the Northern horticultural society. Although the gardens have been here since 1946 a recent addition of the Thaliana bridge in 2021, has helped to increase visitor numbers this season.

Thurs 25th June                 Castleton, Derbyshire and The Ladybower reservoir                                                       £23.50p

A lovely drive through Derbyshire into the heart of the peak district national park, the most visited national park in the UK. We drive past the famous Ladybower reservoir where the dam busters practised dropping the bouncing bombs from there Lancaster bombers.

Sat 27th June                      Bury Market                                                                                                                                      £19

The usual 4 hours at Bury to fetch the Black pudding from this fantastic market.

Sun 28th June                     Chirk Castle NT                                                                                                                 £19 NT members

                                                                                                                                                £29 Non members

Chirk castle sits on the top of a hill with beautiful far reaching views for the welsh border country, there is the castle to explore and the acres of gardens and woodlands. After our visit we pause at the bottom of the hill to perhaps take a stroll across the Chirk aqueduct, at the base of the Glyn Cerriog valley.

July

Sat 4th July                          Skipton town and Market.                                                                                           £23.50p

A firm favourite, Skipton is home to a wonderful street market, and the Leeds to Liverpool canal. There are some lovely shops and plenty of pubs and cafes to eat and drink. You can never go wrong with a day out in Skipton.

Sat 4th July                          Skipton inc Bolton Abbey & Embassy steam railway                                        £37

The same as above, but we head of to the steam railway, for a journey along the valley by vintage train. You will have around two hours free time in Skipton and two hours on the Steam train.

Wed 8th Jul                         Super Snowdonia tour                                                                                                   £19 CV

A run around our local national park. Join us for a fantastic day out which takes in some of the best sights of this beautiful place. We begin by travelling along the Conwy valley to Betws y coed where we have a break of an hour. After our comfort stop we continue through the Lledr valley and the Crimea pass to the Vale of Ffestiniog, before arriving in our lunch stop of Porthmadog. We then continue through the Aberglaslyn pass to Beddgelert where we stop again. Take a chance to grab an ice cream, or walk along the river to visit Gelert’s grave.

Sun 12th July                      Quarry bank Mill NT (NT Members £19)                                                £39 coach and admission

A day out to See the Quarry Bank mill, a national trust property situated in Styal on the edge of Manchester airport. If you’re a NT member just pay the coach fare, but bring your membership card. But you will have around 4 hours free time to visit the working mill, and wander amongst the grounds and gardens of this wonderful place designed and built by Sammuel Greg.

Wed 15th July                     Back lanes tour Audlem and Market Drayton.                                    £15 M Special fare

A journey through the back lanes of Shropshire to Market Drayton and Audlem, our day out see’s us drive through some beautiful countryside, with free time in both Audlem and Market Drayton.

Thurs 16th July                   Clitheroe market and the Ribble valley                                                                  £26.50p E

After a comfort stop we head through the Ribble valley passing through the pretty villages of Whalley and the Ribble valley as we head to Clitheroe, with its castle, town and Market. A great day out.

Sun 19th July                      Black country living museum                                                                                     £45 E

A day out to see the Black country living museum. Travel back in time to a world long lost, vintage trams and buses drive the streets which are lined with vintage shops, a coal fired chippy, the old school house, and houses and displays from our past, our day out gives you plenty of time to wander the town and its trails. If you want to find out more check out there website.

Sat 25th July                        Hull for The Deep!!                         (Early Pick up Schedule)                               Adults £46

                                                                                                                                                                                                Child £39  (3 -16yrs)

Infant £19 (0-3yrs)

A fantastic day out to see the Fish, turtles, sharks, and sea creatures in the award winning aquarium ‘Th Deep’ in Hull. We depart early with a comfort stop on the way. You will have a minimum of 3.5hours at the Deep. Hull town centre and its historic waterfront and marina are only a short walk away.

Sat 26th July                        Powis castle and gardens NT      (NT Members £20)                                          £37.50p M

A day out to visit Powis castle and gardens home to the last royalty in Wales, the castle is made of red sandstone and sits in a prominent position overlooking the Welsh borders, you will have around 4 hours to enjoy the castle and it beautiful gardens. The gardens are on a sloping hillside.

Sat 26th July                        Welshpool and the Llanfair Caereinion light railway.

A bit of free time in Welshpool before a return journey on the Llanfair Caereinion light railway. A unique little railway as most of its rolling stock come from abroad, it has some interesting inclines as well. You get a little free time at Llanfair where the locomotive runs around its coaches. Enough time to visit the railways gift shops and to visit the café.

Mon 27th July                     Bakewell’s Monday market                                                                                         £22 E

Bakewell and its market need no introduction. We arrive in the heart of the Peak district national park with around 4 hours free time to explore this wonderful market town, famous for its Bakewell puddings and Tarts.

Fri 31st July                         Oswestry market & the British ironworks centre                                              £24 M

Join us to spend the day wandering around the farmers market and the historic town of Oswestry, home to the famous writer Sir Wilfred Owen who’s war time poetry inspired thousands. The town has a wonderful variety of shops, its home to St Oswald’s church, and the beautiful park at the English walls. After our free time in Oswestry we spend the afternoon at the British ironworks centre which is an incredible place, home to a fantastic café, and gift shop. The sculpture trail has plenty to see, with a variety of statues and sculptures. May of which are for sale.

August

Sun 2nd Aug                        Pickering and the North Yorks Moors railway                                                     £58 E

After an early start, we head across to Yorkshire stopping for a break and driver change on the way. The day begins with some free time in the beautiful village of Pickering. We board the train after lunch for a single journey across the North Yorkshire moors through Goathland. The railway was used in the 1960’s drama ‘Heartbeat’. Our Journey takes us across the moors to Whitby, where we board our Coach for the Journey home.

Wed 5th Aug                       Mid week Mystery trip                                                                                  £15 special fare!!!

Who knows where we will end up but don’t panic we know what we are doing, kind of.

Sat 8th Aug                          Barmouth                                                                                                            £15 Summer special

A summers day visit to the seaside, with a stunning drive through southern Snowdonia, you will have around three hours free time in Barmouth.

Sun 9th Aug                         Blackpool day trip.

A day out to see the sights and sounds of Blackpool. We drop off at the main coach park a short walk from the town centre and the promenade. You will have 5 hours free time to spend doing whatever you wish.

Tues 11th Aug                     Nantwich market and Bridgemere garden world                                               £19 M

Our first stop today is Nantwich, for its lovely little market, there are around 30 stalls every Tuesday, some indoors and some outside, the town is littered with Traditional black and white Tudor style buildings but the town hosts an array of café’s, and shops. After a couple of hours here its time to re join our coach for the journey to Bridgemere garden world, a huge garden centre in the heart of Cheshire, there are show gardens galore, cafes, and plenty of shopping opportunities.

Sat 15th Aug                        Oswestry Ballon Carnival.            ****provisional date****                           £19 TBC.

Our coach trip begins in the afternoon with pick ups and should arrive into Oswestry around 3pm, you will have a few hours to enjoy the shops and Cae Glas park, there will be entertainment, and of course the hot air ballons. The evening sees them launch to music from 6pm, we depart at 9pm. Admission into Cae Glas park is by donation, with all proceeds going to Nightingale house.

Sun 16th Aug                      Knowsley safari park with safari drive                                                                   £ 42.50p   M

A day out to the Famous Knowsley safari park. We have a short comfort stop on arrival at the park, we then take the safari drive, and park up with the afternoon to enjoy the other exhibits including the sealion show, and the children’s fairground

Tues 18th Aug                     Snowdon mountain Railway                                                                                       £55

A return journey to the Summit of Snowdon, it’s a 2.5 hour round trip by rack and pinion railway to the summit. Our train pauses at the summit for 30mins, we also have free time in Llanberis.

Sat 22nd Aug                       Grassington and the Dales                                                                                           £25 E

Today we head for the pretty dales village of Grassington after a comfort stop on the way. You will have around 2.5hours in Grassington before we head to Bolton Abbey, you can walk along the river or visit the antique bookshops and cafes. It’s a lovely village to visit.

Sun 23rd Aug                      Trentham NT                                                                                                     Coach only £19

Join us for a day out at the Trentham estate, either wander through to the NT house which is free for National trust members or you can pay to go in. Theres a huge garden centre, and loads of shops, and cafes in the shopping village. You will have around four hours to explore the Trentham estate.

Sun 23rd Aug                      Trentham’s monkey forest.                                                                         Adults £34

                                                                                                                                                                                Children £29

Admission included into the famous monkey forest. Take a stroll through the forest with the 140 Barbary Macaque monkeys, who are all loose. It’s a very interesting experience. Check out there website @ monkey-forrest.com.

Sat 27th Aug                        Wensleydale, Hawes and Hawedraw force waterfall.                                      £29 Inc add

A scenic day out to explore Wensleydale, in the heart of the Yorkshire dales national park. We pass the famous Ribble head viaduct on our way, before arriving at our first stop in Hawes. We stop at the Wensleydale creamery, you have the choice to stay here or walk down to the village. After our stop we head around tot the Hawdraw force waterfall, Admission included in your fare, the short walk along the trail is along stone paths, and around 400yds. But the views of the largest single drop waterfall in England is worth it. We board the coach, for the journey home.

Sat 29th Aug                        Treak cliff cavern (Blue john mines) & Castleton.                                              £36 Adults

                                                                                                                                                                                                      £27 Children

A day out in the Derbyshire peak district to see why this is one of the most visited national parks in the UK. Our destination is Castleton a beautiful little village at the foot of Mam Tor. We have a couple of hours to explore the shops, visitors centre in the village before we continue to Treak cliff cavern, where we embark on a self guided tour trough the caves, the caverns are regarded as the home of Blue john, a crystal found only in the area. 

Sun 30th Aug                      Treacle market, and Macclesfield.                                                                           £19

A firm favourite amongst our regulars, the treacle market gets its name for an accident almost a hundred years ago, a horse and cart carrying treacle lost a wheel whilst travelling through the main street, a barrel of treacle split and the treacle flowed through the cracks in the cobbles. The following day at the market customers were sticking to the ground, the market got the nickname ‘The Treacle Market’. Recently revived the modern market is home to Antique and artisan stalls. You will have around 3.5hours to enjoy the treacle market and Macclesfield.

September

Thurs 3rd Sept                    Mystery trip with Lunch Included                                                            £42

Join us on one of our mystery trips with lunch included, a day out with a two course lunch (main and Pudding)

Sat 5th Sept                         Bury Market                                                                                                      £19

A firm favourite with the regulars, you will have just over 4 hours to explore the town, and its market.

Sat 5th Sept                         Bury & the East Lancs railway.                                                                   £39 inc train fare.

We travel to Bury and have a few hours to explore the town and market before we meet up at the railway station to join the heritage train on a return journey to Ramsbottom, our journey takes us back in time as we travel in our vintage carriages. 

Sun 6th September          Dunham Massey NT                                                       Coach only £19, coach & admission £30

A day out to visit Dunham Massey hall and gardens, If your a National Trust member you only need pay the coach fare. Dunham is the legacy of two families the Booths and the Greys, and the house is now home to thousands of artifacts from the houses history. The 300 acre estate, is home to beautiful gardens and a deer park. We will enjoy around 4 hours to explore the house and grounds.

Sat 10th Sept                      Welsh Highland railway Snowdon star                                                                   £59.50p

A full line journey on the Welsh Highland railway from Caernarfon to Porthmadog, the full 25miles takes you from coast to coast and passes through some of Snowdonia’s finest scenery as it raises to over 200 meters above sea level at Rhud Ddu, before it passes through Beddgelert and follows the Aberglaslyn valley to Porthmadog. The whole journey is just over two and a half hours. Yours seats will be in standard class, but you will be provided with a packed lunch and snacks for your journey.

Sat 12th Sept                      City of Leeds Shopper or Sightseeing.                                                                    £23 M

A day out to the city of Leeds. Either spend your time visiting the city centre shops, which these days are home to some of the big London stores like Selfridge’s and Harvey Nichols, which are in the trinity quarter of the city. Leeds is also home to the Leeds armoury museum. You will have 4 hours free time.

Sun 13th Sept                     Liverpool and cruise around the Albert dock.                                                      £29 M

A day out in Liverpool to see the sights of this wonderful City, including a 45minute cruise around the Albert dock.

Sun 13th Sept                     Liverpool Shopper                                                                                                           £19 M

Five hours free time to enjoy the city of Liverpool. Drop off point at the Albert dock.

Sat 19th Sept                      Stockport and its Air raid shelters                                                                            £25.50p M

Stockport is rich in History, Home to Milner’s in the past, the phrase ‘mad as a hatter’ was coined in Stockport. The town is home to some great shopping, but the sandstone cliffs were home to a series of tunnels which were made bigger during the 1940’s to house the Stockport air raid shelter’s. the shelters are now open as a museum, our fare includes admission and a tour.

Sat 26th Sept                      Grange over sands & Cartmel.                                                                                   £23 E

Our day trip gives us two hours free time in Grange over sands and two hours free time in Cartmel, both towns site on the south lakes peninsula. The town of Grange is an old Victorian resort on the Morecambe bay, and has many shops, and cafes. The town of Cartmel is just a short drive away and famously the home of Cartmel sticky toffee pudding. It’s a nice day out in the southern Lake district.

Sun 27th Sept                     Imperial war museum & Salford Keys Artisan market.                                    £19

Join us as we head to the Salford keys for the monthly artisan market, You will have time to explore the Lowry centre, the Lowry outlet mall and visit the Imperial war museum. All are free admission.

Sun 27th Sept                     Trafford centre Shopper.                                                                                             £19

A minimum of 4.5hours at the Trafford centre to shop as you drop.

October

Sat 3rd Oct                           Vale of Rheidol railway                                                                                                 £49 E

A firm favourite on our Day Trips schedule. We head for Aberystwyth with a short stop over in Bala, we then head through some of mid Wales finest scenery as we head to our main destination of Aberystwyth. We have a bit of free time, before we take a three hour round trip on the Vale of Rheidol railway from Aberystwyth to Devils bridge, the journey gives us an hours free time in Devils Bridge to enjoy the Two Hoots café, or wander through the village to see the waterfalls from the famous bridge.

Sat 3rd Oct                           Aberystwyth day trip     £19

As above but with 4.5hours free time in Aberystwyth, to explore the Shops and the City.

Tues 6th Oct                        Autum in the Elan valley                                                                                              £26 M

A seasonal driver through the heart of mid Wales and the Borders to the Elan Valley and Llandrindod wells, we will have free time in Llandrindod and at the Elan valley visitors centre, the day out also includes a drive through the scenic Elan valley, we learn of its history and how the valley was flooded to make way for the reservoirs.

Sat 10th Oct                        The Northern Lake district, Keswick & Grasmere.                                             £25 E

Autum in the Northern lake district. We head for free time in Grasmere 1.5hours and then through Thirlmere and on of the scenic drives to Keswick where you have free time to explore this wonderful Victorian tourist spot. Take a walk through the Victorian park to the shores of Derwent water, or head along the busy main street, where there a quirky shops cafes and pubs galore.

Sat 24th Oct                         City of York or The NRM.                                                                                              £26 E

A day out in York. Our drop off point is on Lehman square a stones through from the National railway museum and Yorks famous railway station. Within 100yds you are in within the Roman walls and the city centre. York has a beautiful Minster, the remains of the castle at Clifford’s tower, its home of the chocolate story, and the Jorvik Viking centre. Theres something for everyone in York.

Sun 25th Oct       Liverpool’s River of Light Festival. ***provisional date***                           Special fare £15

Join us for an afternoon and evening at the River of Light festival in Liverpool, come with us to see the free light displays along the Liverpool waterfront. You will have a minimum of 4 hours free time in Liverpool to enjoy the River of light festival. The pick up and drop off point will be at the Albert dock a short walk to the festival.

Fri 30th Oct                          Blackpool illumination’s                                                                                              £25 L     

No introduction needed, a day trip to see the famous Blackpool illuminations in Half term week. After a later departure we head to Blackpool with a comfort stop on the way. With 5 hours free time to explore the town from the fox hall coach park, its just a short walk to the prom and the trams, the tower is a 10 minute walk. When we re board the coach we head around to near the pleasure beach and drive through the lights Northwards towards Bispham. Arriving home in North Wales late.

Sat 31st Oct                         All Hallows eve Misery trip.                                                                                        £19M

Join us for a Mystery coach trip, usually even Simon doesn’t know where he is going to end up. Most mystery trips have two or three stops all suitable for the weather and the groups abilities.