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Wigan Day Excursions
2018

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ADULT CHILD

SUN, 11TH MAR MOTHERS DAY SPECIAL £32.00 £30.00
Enjoy a delicious 2 course Mothers Day lunch at the very NEW
popular TYNEDALE Hotel in Llandudno. After lunch enjoy a
stroll along the promenade pier or take a trip on the Great Including Lunch
Orme tramway up to the summit with breathtaking views of
the bay and beyond. (Return 5.00pm)

GOOD FRI BLACKPOOL (Return 5.30p.m) £10.90 £7.40
30TH MAR

FRI 30TH MAR CLEVELEYS & BLACKPOOL £11.40 £7.90
(Transfer to Blackpool 3.30p.m)

FRI 30TH MAR FLEETWOOD & BLACKPOOL £11.40 £7.90
(Transfer to Blackpool 3.15p.m)

FRI 30TH MAR FREEPORT & BLACKPOOL £11.40 £7.90
(Transfer to Blackpool 3.20pm)

FRI 30TH MAR CHESTER CITY (Return 5.00p.m) £11.40 £7.90

FRI 30TH MAR CHESTER ZOO (Return 5.15p.m) £11.40 £7.90
(Price Not incl. Admission)

© Flickr - Shropshire&TelfordTSB FRI 30TH MAR CHESHIRE OAKS Shopping Village £11.40 £7.90
(Return 5.30p.m)

FRI 30TH MAR BRIDGNORTH £19.90 £13.40
Bridgnorth sits high on a sandstone cliff and is divided in two –
a high town and a low town, there are caves, a castle, the River
Severn and spectacular views of the valley and the low town.
Look out for the Cliff Railway/funicular built in 1892 for
transportation to high town and low town. (Return 5.00p.m)

EASTER SAT LLANDUDNO £17.50 £12.40
31ST MAR (Return 5.00p.m)

EASTER SUN LAKES LUNCH & SAIL £43.00 ----------

1ST APR We travel to the beautiful town of Bowness Including Lunch
Cruise
– on – Windermere to the Hydro Hotel for a delicious 2 course

meal – The newly reopened Hydro Hotel has under gone a

multi-million pound refurbishment. After lunch we travel the

short distance where we board our lake cruise, after which time

to relax or explore the lovely lake side resort (Return 5.00pm)

SUN 1ST APR CRICH TRAMWAY VILLAGE – £29.50 £26.00
1940’S FESTIVAL NEW

The museum will be turning back to a period where Britain Including Entry
was at war. Historic wartime road and military vehicles will be
on show and on the move with a range of trams, which visitors
will be able to ride on as often as you like. Rita’s tearoom will be
serving wartime fayre and the Red Lion house will be serving
drinks while visitors can join in with traditional pub games –
Live singers will entertain with music from the era.
(Return 5.00pm)

EASTER MON BLACKPOOL (Return 5.30p.m) £10.90 £7.40
2ND APR

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EASTER MON CLEVELEYS & BLACKPOOL £11.40 £7.90
2ND APR (Transfer to Blackpool 3.30p.m) £7.90
£7.90
MON 2ND APR FLEETWOOD & BLACKPOOL £11.40 £7.90
(Transfer to Blackpool 3.15p.m) £7.90
£7.90
MON 2ND APR FREEPORT & BLACKPOOL £11.40 £15.40
(Transfer to Blackpool 3.20pm)
£10.40
MON 2ND APR CHESTER CITY (Return 5.00p.m) £11.40
£7.40
MON 2ND APR CHESTER ZOO (Return 5.15p.m) £11.40 £14.00
(Price Not incl. Admission)
£5.70
MON 2ND APR CHESHIRE OAKS Shopping Village £11.40 £12.40
(Return 5.30p.m)
£14.60
MON 2ND APR OXFORD £22.90
£8.40
The City of dreaming spires is famous the world over for its £12.40
£7.40
University and place in history. With its mix of ancient and

modern, there is plenty to do, whether its visiting one of the

many historic buildings, colleges or museums, Oxford has it all.

(Return 4.30pm) *Restricted pick up points

MON 2ND APR SKIPTON FOR THE EASTER £14.90
MONDAY MARKET

Coffee/tea stop at Keelhams Farm Shop. We continue onto
the Yorkshire town of Skipton. (Return 4.30p.m)

WED 25TH APR BOUNDARY MILL SHOPPER £10.90
(Return 4.30pm)

SAT 28TH APR WHITBY £21.00
The Whitby Gothic weekend is an established and very
popular festival with musical entertainment, an alternative
market plus lots more – Fun for all ages (Return 4.30p.m)

WED 2ND MAY BURY MARKET (Return 4.30 pm) £8.50
Voted best market in 2006, 2009, 2012 and 2015!!!!

MAY BANK YORK £17.90

HOLIDAY A city of contrasts and exciting

SUN 6TH MAY discoveries – explore the past and

the present all within the city walls (Return 4.30p.m)

SUN 6TH MAY COTSWOLDS VILLAGE TOUR £22.90
Our first call is to the beautiful village of Stow-On-The Wold
after which we continue onto the ‘the little Venice of the
Cotswolds’ Bourton-On-The-Water for the remainder of
the afternoon. (Return 5.00p.m)

SUN 6TH MAY MYSTERY TOUR (Return 5.30p.m) £11.90

MAY BANK LLANDUDNO FOR THE VICTORIAN £17.50
HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA (Return 5.00p.m)
MON 7TH MAY

MON 7TH MAY BLACKPOOL (Return 5.30p.m) £10.90

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MAY BANK CLEVELEYS & BLACKPOOL £11.40 £7.90
HOLIDAY (Transfer to Blackpool 3.30p.m)
MON 7TH MAY

MON 7TH MAY FLEETWOOD & BLACKPOOL £11.40 £7.90
(Transfer to Blackpool 3.15p.m)

MON 7TH MAY FREEPORT & BLACKPOOL £11.40 £7.90
(Transfer to Blackpool 3.20pm)

MON 7TH MAY CHESTER CITY (Return 5.00p.m) £11.40 £7.90

MON 7TH MAY CHESTER ZOO (Return 5.15p.m) £11.40 £7.90
(Price Not incl. Admission)

MON 7TH MAY CHESHIRE OAKS Shopping Village £11.40 £7.90
(Return 5.30p.m)

THURS 10TH MAY GARSTANG (Market Day) and CLEVELEYS £11.90 £8.40
(Return 5.00p.m)

SAT 12TH MAY LUDLOW SPRING FESTIVAL & £26.90 £20.90

CLASSIC CAR TRANSPORT FESTIVAL NEW
Now in its 10th year – Delicious food & drink festival created in

Ludlow the Welsh Marches and beyond, together with live Including Entry

music, classic vehicles and much more, held in the stunning

© WordPress.com setting of Ludlow Castle and around the historic town. With

a Festive Pub show casing 200 plus regional beers, talks and

tipples, gorgeos classic vehicles, kids attractions, not forgetting

delicious food and a wide variety of drinks. (Return 4.30pm)

SUN 20TH MAY HAWORTH 1940’s FESTIVAL £14.90 £10.40
Events take place throughout the village including vintage
displays, evacuee events, re-enactments, jive dancing, market
stalls, bands plus lots more. (Return 5.00p.m)

WED 23RD MAY BARNSLEY MARKET & HOLMFIRTH £15.90 £10.60

Barnsley's market is over 700 years old and has over 200 stalls NEW
both indoors and outdoors After which we depart for the

‘Last of the Summer Wine’ country to the picturesque village of

Holmfirth, check out the ‘Wrinkled Stocking’ tea room or sample

Ivy’s Fare in Sid’s cafe – on the real life set of the TV series

(not included in cost). (Return 5.00pm)

SPRING BANK LIVERPOOL TALL SHIPS REGATTA £12.90 £9.40

HOLIDAY SAT & SHOPPING

© Flickr - Drew's Photo Shoots 26TH MAY The Three Festivals Tall Ship Regatta will

link a trio of vibrant port cities – Liverpool, Dublin and Bordeaux.

The magnificent masted ships will create a stunning sight as

they make their way up river to start the regatta. Watch

spectacular performances, unique entertainment, street

animation and live music as Liverpool waterfront is

transformed. (Return 5.00pm)

SPRING BANK BLACKPOOL (Return 5.30p.m) £10.90 £7.40
HOLIDAY SUN
© Flickr - Roland Turner 27TH MAY

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SPRING BANK CLEVELEYS & BLACKPOOL £11.40 £7.90 © Flickr - Stacey MacNaught
HOLIDAY SUN (Transfer to Blackpool 3.30p.m) £7.90
27TH MAY £7.90
£7.90
SUN 27TH MAY FLEETWOOD & BLACKPOOL £11.40 £7.90
(Transfer to Blackpool 3.15p.m) £7.90
£8.40
SUN 27TH MAY FREEPORT & BLACKPOOL £11.40 £13.40
(Transfer to Blackpool 3.20pm)
£10.40
SUN 27TH MAY CHESTER CITY (Return 5.00p.m) £11.40
£10.60
SUN 27TH MAY CHESTER ZOO (Return 5.15p.m) £11.40 © www.hello-yorkshire.co.uk
(Price Not incl. Admission) £7.40
£7.90
SUN 27TH MAY CHESHIRE OAKS Shopping Village £11.40 £7.90
(Return 5.30p.m) £7.90

SUN 27TH MAY MYSTERY TOUR (Return 5.30pm) £11.90

SUN 27TH MAY RIPON & HELMESLEY £19.90
Ripon may be a small city but it has a big personality, with
good selection of restaurants and fascinating shops
there is something for everyone. After which we travel to the
picturesque market town of Helmesley with a bustling square,
dramatic castle ruins, charming tea rooms, old inns and miles
of stunning moors. (Return 5.00pm)

SPRING BANK SKIPTON AND KEELHAM FARM SHOP £14.90
HOLIDAY Coffee/tea stop at Keelhams Farm Shop.
MON 28TH MAY We continue onto the Yorkshire town of
Skipton. (Return 4.30p.m)

MON 28TH MAY OTLEY & HAWORTH £15.90
Otley has many eateries to tempt you from award-winning
fish & chip shops, tea shops and a great choice of restaurants,
pubs and Inns. We continue our journey to Haworth for the
remainder of the afternoon. (Return 4.30p.m)

MON 28TH MAY BLACKPOOL (Return 5.30p.m) £10.90

MON 28TH MAY CLEVELEYS & BLACKPOOL £11.40
(Transfer to Blackpool 3.30p.m)

MON 28TH MAY FLEETWOOD & BLACKPOOL £11.40
(Transfer to Blackpool 3.15p.m)

MON 28TH MAY FREEPORT & BLACKPOOL £11.40
(Transfer to Blackpool 3.20pm)

SAT 9TH JUNE WHITBY £21.00 £14.00
A traditional seafaring town, with cobbled streets, picture
book houses, sandy beaches and the Abbey with
breathtaking views.
(Return 5.00p.m)

All seats booked to plan - Please check your ticket for correct pick up time © Flickr - Chris Combe 5

ADULT CHILD

SAT 9TH JUNE TERRACOTTA WARRIORS EXHIBITION £24.90 £22.00
AT LIVERPOOL NEW

For over 2,000 years, an underground army of life-sized warriors Including Entry
secretly guarded the tomb of China’s First Emperor,
Qin Shi Huang, until a chance discovery in 1974 unlocked the
mysteries of a vanished empire. Showcasing objects from one
of the worlds greatest archaeological discoveries, this
unmissable exhibition spans almost 1,000 years of Chinese
history – After the exhibition enjoy free time in Liverpool One.
(Return 5.00pm)

SAT 16TH JUNE GARDENERS WORLD LIVE & THE BBC £39.90 ----------

GOOD FOOD SHOW AT BIRMINGHAM NEC NEW
A wonderful collection of Show Gardens come to life in a
celebration of how imagination and creativity can transform Including Entry
anytype of outdoor space. With one of the largest floral to Both Shows

marquees in the country, look out for the offers available, with

help from the experts for the best advice and featuring Live

Theatre with celebrity guests such as - Monty Don, Alan

Tichmarsh, Carol Klein, Joe Swift, Frances Tophill and lots more.

The BBC Good Food Summer Show – taking place in the

adjacent Hall with live stage demos from top chefs and experts.

There is no additional ticket just browse freely between both

outstanding shows. (Return 5.00pm)

(Please note all live theatre shows are at additional costs)

© BBC SUN 24TH JUNE CHESTER MID SUMMER WATCH PARADE £11.40 £7.90
Chester’s Midsummer Watch Parade is one of the oldest and
most colourful events in the country. Starting from the
Town Hall Square the carnival then marches through the
main streets of Chester and with over 500 locals participating
(Return 4.30pm)

SUN 8TH JULY PONTEFRACT LIQUORICE FESTIVAL £15.90 £10.60
The Liquorice Festival is an entertaining day out for the whole
family. There is something for everyone at this special event,
look out for - Dame Lucy Liquorice, the French Waiters and the
liquorice Ladies. Various performers will provide a musical
backdrop, with street theatre and live music. Themed demos
and market stalls selling all things liquorice. (Return 4.30p.m)

SAT 14TH JULY PICKERING 1960’S FESTIVAL £18.90 £12.60
Step back in time to the golden age of music at Pickering’s free NEW
annual 60’s festival. Featuring headline 60’s acts, alongside the
best in local and regional musicians, the event also includes a
showcase of classic 60’s cars, memorabilia shops, 60’s hairdos
and fancy dress,as well as children’s rides – It’s a celebration
of the best of a swinging decade. (Return 5.00pm)

SUN 15TH JULY BLACKPOOL (Return 5.00p.m) £10.90 £7.40

SUN 15TH JULY FLEETWOOD – Festival of Transport / £11.40 £7.90
Tram Sunday (Return 4.30p.m)

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SUN 15TH JULY BOTANY BAY & CREAM TEA £12.90 £9.40
Five fantasic floors of unique and interesting shopping in the NEW
Canal Mill. Take your time and explore the vast product ranges
from clothing to furniture to gifts and crafts all at incredible Including Cream Tea
prices – Enjoy a delicious homemade Cream Tea (Included).
(Return 4.30pm)

SUN 22ND JULY EMMERDALE THE TOUR £47.00 £45.00
Explore the pretty Yorkshire town of Harrogate, perhaps a little IncludingTicket
shopping and something to eat (limited catering facilities at
the Emmerdale set). We leave Harrogate for the highlight of
the day – EMMERDALE: ‘THE TOUR’ this fully guided
(2 hour walking tour) (Return after tour)

SUN 22ND JULY LLANBERIS LAKE RAILWAY £22.90 £15.40 ©Mark Evison
& CAERNARFON NEW

Calling at the very popular Tweed Mill for a coffee stop. Including Train Ride
We continue our journey passing through parts of the
Snowdonia National Park to Gilfach Ddu, Llanberis for our
lake side train ride – sit back and enjoy a more leisurely way to
travel. Enjoy magnificent view of Snowdonia and the
surrounding high peaks, with a stop enroute for photographs.
We continue our journey into Caernarfon for the remainder of
the afternoon. (Return 5.00pm)

MON 23RD JULY LLANDUDNO £17.50 £12.40
(Return 5.00p.m)

MON 23RD JULY YORK £17.90 £12.40
A city of contrasts and exciting discoveries – explore the past
and the present all within the city walls (Return 4.30p.m)

TUES 24TH JULY BLACKPOOL (Return 5.30p.m) £10.90 £7.40

TUES 24TH JULY CLEVELEYS & BLACKPOOL £11.40 £7.90
(Transfer to Blackpool 3.30p.m)

TUES 24TH JULY FLEETWOOD & BLACKPOOL £11.40 £7.90
(Transfer to Blackpool 3.15p.m)

TUES 24TH JULY FREEPORT & BLACKPOOL £11.40 £7.90
(Transfer to Blackpool 3.20pm)

TUES 24TH JULY CHESTERFIELD MEDIEVAL MARKET £19.50 £13.00

& FUN DAY

Chesterfield remembers its medieval roots on a fun day out for

all the family. Entertainment throughout the day across the

town centre, including medieval musicians. Meet the court

jester, medieval beggars, goblins, the big bad wolf and dragons.

Chesterfield market will be full of stalls selling everything from

fancy goods to food stalls. (Return 5.00p.m)

WED 25TH JULY CHESTER CITY (Return 5.00p.m) £11.40 £7.90

WED 25TH JULY CHESTER ZOO (Return 5.15p.m) £11.40 £7.90
(Price Not incl. Admission)

WED 25TH JULY CHESHIRE OAKS Shopping Village £11.40 £7.90 © Marketing Cheshire
(Return 5.30p.m)

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WED 25TH JULY SOUTHPORT & PORT SUNLIGHT £16.90 £12.50

We travel to the busy sea-side resort of Southport - time to NEW
relax, take a stroll along the pier or perhaps a little shopping.

After which we travel down the coast to Port Sunlight - set in Including Guided Tour

30 acres of beautifully maintained parkland, experience what it

was like to live and work during the Victorian and Edwardian

periods. On arrival we set out on our guided tour of the village.

After our tour free time to explore. (Return 5.00pm)

THURS 26TH JULY GARSTANG (Market Day) AND CLEVELEYS £11.90 £8.40
(Return 5.00p.m)

THURS 26TH JULY DERBYSHIRE DELIGHT & AFTERNOON TEA £34.00 £32.00

© Graham Hogg Our first call is to the beautiful spa town of Buxton in the Peak NEW

District of Derbyshire. After which we travel to Whaley Bridge

for our journey along the Upper Peak Forest Canal on board the Including Afternoon Tea

Judith Mary ll for our 2 hour cruise with a delicious afternoon

tea - The Judith Mary ll is a family run 72 foot long canal boat

which has been running for 35 years, with a well stocked bar.

(Return 5.00pm)

SAT 28TH JULY BOUNDARY MILL (Return 4.30pm) £10.90 £7.40

SUN 29TH JULY LAKES EXPLORER £18.90 £12.60

© Flickr - john.purvis Our tour takes in two beautiful Lake District towns – Calling at

Grasmere before travelling alongside the stunning Lake

Winderemere to the lovely resort of Bowness-on-Winderemere –

a chance to relax, a little shopping or perhaps a sail

(Return 5.00pm)

SUN 29TH JULY BLISTS HILL VICTORIAN TOWN £32.00 £24.00
& IRONBRIDGE Including Entry

© www.ironbridge.org.uk We travel into the beautiful county of Shropshire via the banks
of the River Severn to view the world’s first cast-iron bridge –
‘Ironbridge’. We continue on to Blits Hill Victorian Town -
swap your change for shillings, you’ll need them to shop in the
Victorian style. (Return 5.00p.m)

MON 30TH JULY SKIPTON & KEELHAM FARM SHOP £14.90 £10.40

Coffee/tea stop at Keelhams Farm Shop. We continue onto the

Yorkshire town of Skipton. (Return 4.30p.m)

MON 30TH JULY SECRET SCENERY OF WALES £39.00 £35.00

We travel into Wales to the Ponderosa Cafe for a coffee stop, Including Lunch & Train
after which we continue our journey via the Horse Shoe Pass

to the Bryn Howel Hotel for a Two Course Lunch. After

© www.ironbridge.org.uk lunch we travel the short distance to Llangollen railway station

for a relaxing train ride, travelling along the River Dee and the

Secret Scenery of Wales. Our journey takes us to Carog Station

were we board the coach and travel back to Llangollen

(Return 5.00p.m)

TUES 31ST JULY BLACKPOOL (Return 5.30p.m) £10.90 £7.40

TUES 31ST JULY CLEVELEYS & BLACKPOOL £11.40 £7.90
(Transfer to Blackpool 3.30p.m)

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TUES 31ST JULY FLEETWOOD & BLACKPOOL £11.40 £7.90
(Transfer to Blackpool 3.15p.m)

TUES 31ST JULY FREEPORT & BLACKPOOL £11.40 £7.90
(Transfer to Blackpool 3.20pm)

TUES 31ST JULY TRENTHAM ESTATE £25.00 £24.00
Trentham Estate in Staffordshire has much to offer and is one NEW
of the top UK visitor destinations. There is a shopping village,
Trentham Home & Garden Centre or the wonderful Trentham
Gardens themselves where you will find the formal Italian
gardens with fabulous planting, a boating lake, miniature
railway, monkey forest and lots of other attractions
(Return 4.30pm) – Please note that some attractions are at
extra cost.

WED 1ST AUG NORTH WALES TOUR £19.90 £13.40

We travel into Wales to the very popular Tweed Mill at St Asaph

for a coffee/tea break. We continue our journey to the pretty

town of Betws-Y-Coed (over lunchtime). After which we head

to the coast to Llandudno for the remainder of the afternoon.

(Return 5.00p.m)

WED 1ST AUG TERRACOTTA WARRIORS EXHIBITION £24.90 £22.00 © VisitBritain - Rod Edwards
AT LIVERPOOL NEW

For over 2,000 years, an underground army of life-sized Including Entry
warriors secretly guarded the tomb of China’s First Emperor,
Qin Shi Huang,until a chance discovery in 1974 unlocked the
mysteries of a vanished empire. Showcasing objects from
one of the worlds greatest archaeological discoveries, this
unmissable exhibition spans almost 1,000 years of Chinese
history – After the exhibition enjoy free time in Liverpool One.
(Return 5.00pm)

THURS 2ND AUG CHESTER CITY (Return 5.00p.m) £11.40 £7.90

THURS 2ND AUG CHESTER ZOO (Return 5.15p.m) £11.40 £7.90
(Price Not incl. Admission)

THURS 2ND AUG CHESHIRE OAKS Shopping Village £11.40 £7.90
(Return 5.30p.m)

THURS 2ND AUG BARTON GRANGE & MORECAMBE £13.90 £9.30
With all-weather plant shopping, garden furniture, tools and
accessories cook Shop, Gift Shop and award-winning Farm
Shop, there is so much to do and see at Barton Grange. After
which we travel to the coast to the seaside resort of
Morecambe for the remainder of the afternoon.
(Return 5.00p.m)

SAT 4TH AUG BURY MARKET (Return 4.30pm) £8.50 £5.70

SUN 5TH AUG COTSWOLDS VILLAGE TOUR £22.90 £14.60
Our first call is to the beautiful village of Stow-On-The Wold
after which we continue onto the ‘the little Venice of the
Cotswolds’ Bourton-On-The-Water for the remainder of the
afternoon. (Return 5.00p.m)

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SUN 5TH AUG AFTERNOON IN CLEVELEYS £11.40 £7.90

Enjoy a walk along the new stepped promenade or visit the

town centre for a great range of shops with plenty of high street

names and cafes. (Return 5.00pm)

MON 6TH AUG GULLIVERS WORLD (Return 5.00pm) £9.90 £7.00
Not Including Adm.
MON 6TH AUG MUCH WENLOCK & BRIDGNORTH £21.00 £14.00
Much Wenlock ‘The Tiny Town’ – a very unique and special
© Donald Judge_Flickr place! Stroll around the town centre and it may seem that you
have stepped back in time. After which we continue further
into Shropshire to Bridgnorth – Divided in two – a high town
and a low town, there are caves, a castle, the River Severn and
spectacular views of the valley and the low town. Look out for
the Cliff Railway/funicular built in 1892 for transportation
to high town and low town. (Return 5.00p.m)

TUES 7TH AUG BLACKPOOL (Return 5.30p.m) £10.90 £7.40

TUES 7TH AUG CLEVELEYS & BLACKPOOL £11.40 £7.90
(Transfer to Blackpool 3.30p.m)

TUES 7TH AUG FLEETWOOD & BLACKPOOL £11.40 £7.90
(Transfer to Blackpool 3.15p.m)

TUES 7TH AUG FREEPORT & BLACKPOOL £11.40 £7.90
(Transfer to Blackpool 3.20pm)

TUES 7TH AUG THE LUNE AQUEDUCT & FISH and CHIPS £29.90 £26.00
We travel to Brock and the very popular Barton Grange - All
you need all under one roof. We continue our journey to the Including Cruise
city of Lancaster where we board the luxury canal boat and Fish & Chips
Kingfisher – the perfect opportunity to escape the hustle and
bustle of town and enjoy a relaxing cruise along the Lancaster
Canal whilst indulging in fish & chips as we cruise along over
the spectacular Lune Aqueduct. (Return 5.00p.m)

WED 8TH AUG HOT ICE SHOW – £19.90 £16.40
BLACKPOOL PLEASURE BEACH Including Ticket

Fast moving and thrilling Hot Ice Show with top class skaters
to entertain you. After the performance free time in Blackpool.
(Return 6.00p.m)

WED 8TH AUG STRATFORD-UPON-AVON £19.90 £13.40
The birthplace of William Shakespeare is steeped in history
with colourful gardens, boating, riverside walks and fantastic
shops - all of which add to the appeal of this beautiful historic
town. (Return 5.00p.m)

THURS 9TH AUG CHESTER CITY (Return 5.00p.m) £11.40 £7.90

THURS 9TH AUG CHESTER ZOO (Return 5.15p.m) £11.40 £7.90

THURS 9TH AUG CHESHIRE OAKS Shopping Village £11.40 £7.90
(Return 5.30p.m)

THURS 9TH AUG FRODSHAM MARKET & NEW BRIGHTON £11.90 £8.40
(Return 5.00p.m)

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SAT 11TH AUG LEEDS CITY SHOPPER £15.90 £10.60 © James Green @ CGGREEN Photography_Flickr © VisitEngland - Yorkshire.com
Named the best shopping destination in the UK by the rough
guide to Britain, with over 1,000 shops combining quirky
boutiques, high end luxury and the big name street brands,
there really is something for everyone. (Return 5.00pm)

SUN 12TH AUG BLACKPOOL AIR SHOW £10.90 £7.40
Watch classic and modern planes take to the skies at
Blackpool’s fantastic air show. A fabulous free event which
takes place over the famous promenade between North and
Central piers. (Return 5.00p.m)

SUN 12TH AUG WHITBY REGATTA £21.00 £14.00
The Whitby Regatta presents an exciting day of entertainment
with yacht racing, rowing races and various forms of free
entertainment. (Return 5.00p.m)

MON 13TH AUG CHESTER CITY (Return 5.00p.m) £11.40 £7.90

MON 13TH AUG CHESTER ZOO (Return 5.15p.m) £11.40 £7.90

MON 13TH AUG CHESHIRE OAKS Shopping Village £11.40 £7.90
(Return 5.30p.m)

MON 13TH AUG CLEVELEYS & THE FOREST OF BOWLAND £19.90 £14.90

WITH AFTERNOON TEA Including Afternoon Tea
We travel to the very popular seaside resort of Cleveleys, time

for a stroll along the refurbished promenade and a little

shopping. We depart Cleveleys and journey through the

beautiful Forest Of Bowland to the village of Slaidburn and the

Hark To Bounty Inn for Afternoon Tea.

(Return after afternoon tea)

TUES 14TH AUG BLACKPOOL (Return 5.30p.m) £10.90 £7.40

TUES 14TH AUG CLEVELEYS & BLACKPOOL £11.40 £7.90
(Transfer to Blackpool 3.30p.m)
© Matthew Hartley_Flickr
TUES 14TH AUG FLEETWOOD & BLACKPOOL £11.40 £7.90
(Transfer to Blackpool 3.15p.m)

TUES 14TH AUG FREEPORT & BLACKPOOL £11.40 £7.90
(Transfer to Blackpool 3.20pm)

TUES 14TH AUG BENTS GARDEN CENTRE £8.50 £5.70
The Bents story started over 75 years ago with owners selling NEW
roses from their front garden, since then Bents has evolved
into an award winning destination with shops, great brands
an extensive food hall, cafes and much more. (Return 4.30pm)

TUES 14TH AUG SETTLE & MORECAMBE £16.90 £11.50

Set in the Yorkshire dales is the bustling market town of Settle, NEW
today is market day held in the historic market place with an

indoor market also held in Victoria Hall with lots of

independent shops and cafes to visit. After which we travel to

Morecambe for the remainder of the afternoon

(Return 5.00pm)

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ADULT CHILD

WED 15TH AUG BEVERLEY £18.90 £12.60

© Flickr - Megan Allen The stunning market town of Beverley has beauty in abundance,

with an awe-inspiring Minster, historical buildings, cobbled

streets and charming courtyards. (Return 5.00p.m)

WED 15TH AUG MILLING AROUND – OSWALDTWISTLE £12.00 £8.00
MILL & BOUNDARY MILL (Return 4.30pm)

THURS 16TH AUG SOUTHPORT FLOWER SHOW £10.90 £7.40
OR SHOPPING Not Including Adm.

Join us for the largest independent flower show in the country.
This year’s theme is – Once Upon A Time. (Return 5.00pm)

THURS 16TH AUG KETTLEWELL FOR THE SCARECROW £15.90 £10.60
FESTIVAL & SKIPTON (Return 5.00p.m)

SAT 18TH AUG THE EMMERDALE STUDIO EXPERIENCE £37.00 £35.00
We travel to Leeds centre - time for Shopping/refreshments in Including Ticket
the city before our STUDIO EXPERIENCE OF EMMERDALE -
The tour takes you on a journey, showing you the characters
you love and stories you remember. On your fully guided tour,
you will be able to get close to all things Emmerdale and
discover the magic behind some of the finest stunts
seen on Television. (Return after the tour)

SUN 19TH AUG LYTHAM 1940’S FESTIVAL £10.90 £7.40
The 1940’s is brought back to life – come join in the atmosphere
of a brilliant weekend of entertainment – music and dance,
demonstrations, displays and re-enactments with authentic
uniforms. (Return 4.30p.m)

SUN 19TH AUG DURHAM The Land of the Prince Bishops £22.50 £15.00
(Return 5.00p.m)

SUN 19TH AUG BEAMISH £37.50 £28.50
Beamish is a world famous open air museum with the story of Including Admission
life in North East England in Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian
times. (Return 4.30p.m)

MON 20TH AUG PICKERING & HELMESLEY £19.90 £13.40
Pickering is a beautiful and vibrant town set at the edge of
the majestic North Yorkshire Moors, it is packed with
independent shops and beautiful historic attractions.
After which we travel to the picturesque market town of
Helmsley with a bustling square, dramatic Castle ruins,
charming tea rooms, old inns and miles of stunning moors.
(Return 5.00pm)

MON 20TH AUG STREAM IN THE SKY AND SHREWSBURY £24.90 £22.00
We travel into Wales (nr Llangollen) for our cruise on board the
narrowboat ‘Eirlys’ for a sail across the Llangollen canal Including Sail
for the ‘STREAM IN THE SKY’ – Thomas Telford’s famous + Tea & Biscuits
Pontcysylite Aquaduct, 126 feet above the valley floor. We
continue our journey to Shrewsbury for the remainder of the
afternoon. (Return 5.00p.m)

TUES 21ST AUG BLACKPOOL (Return 5.30p.m) £10.90 £7.40

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ADULT CHILD

TUES 21ST AUG CLEVELEYS & BLACKPOOL £11.40 £7.90
(Transfer to Blackpool 3.30p.m)

TUES 21ST AUG FLEETWOOD & BLACKPOOL £11.40 £7.90
(Transfer to Blackpool 3.15p.m)

TUES 21ST AUG FREEPORT & BLACKPOOL £11.40 £7.90
(Transfer to Blackpool 3.20pm)

TUES 21ST AUG GRANGE OVER SANDS & KESWICK £18.90 £12.60

A traffic free promenade, ornamental pond and gardens, shops,

cafes and award winning tea rooms. After which we continue

onto the lovely lakeside town of Keswick for the remainder of

the afternoon. (Return 5.00p.m)

WED 22ND AUG CHESTER CITY (Return 5.00p.m) £11.40 £7.90

WED 22ND AUG CHESTER ZOO (Return 5.15p.m) £11.40 £7.90

WED 22ND AUG CHESHIRE OAKS (Return 5.30pm) £11.40 £7.90

WED 22ND AUG OSWESTRY & LLANGOLLEN £16.90 £11.50
Our first stop is the ancient town of Oswestry – Explore the
narrow passages, ancient half timbered buildings and the
Castle dating back to 1086. Market day today. We continue
our journey into Wales to the picturesque town of Llangollen
for the remainder of the afternoon. (Return 5.00pm)

THURS 23RD AUG ORMSKIRK (Market Day) & SOUTHPORT £10.90 £7.40
(Return 5.00p.m)

THURS 23RD AUG VIVA BLACKPOOL £29.00 -------

The Vegas Venue in the Heart of Blackpool - Arrive at 12noon Including Lunch &
for a delicious Two Course Lunch. After which – Curtain up for Entertainment
our afternoon of entertainment VIVA VEGAS LIVE SHOW

Curtain down at approx 3.00p.m time for some dancing and fun

until 4.00p.m. (Return 4.30p.m)

SUN 26TH AUG YORK £17.90 £12.40
A city of contrasts and exciting discoveries – explore
the past and the present all within the city walls
(Return 4.30p.m)

SUN 26TH AUG HAYES GARDEN WORLD & AMBLESIDE £15.90 £ 10.60
(Return 5.00pm)

SUN 26TH AUG MYSTERY TOUR (Return 5.30pm) £11.90 £8.40

BANK HOLIDAY SWITZERLAND OF WALES £19.90 £13.40

MON 27TH AUG A scenic tour through the beautiful Welsh

countryside - We descend into the lovely Vale of Clwyd and then

pass through the Clocaeng Forest to the picturesque town of

Betswy-Y-Coed (over lunch time). After which we continue our

journey through the Vale of Conway to Llandudno for the

remainder of the afternoon. (Return 5.00p.m)

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ADULT CHILD

BANK HOLIDAY CARTMEL RACES £16.50 £11.40

MON 27TH AUG Cartmel is not just for the racing fan, it is the Not Including Adm.
ideal choice for a family day out. There are plenty of catering

outlets and cafes on site, but picnics are very popular. Whilst

horses are the main attraction there are lots of other things to

do and see – fairground, stalls, the pretty village of Cartmel

and the Priory. (Return after last race)

MON 27TH AUG CHESTER CITY (Return 5.00p.m) £11.40 £7.90

MON 27TH AUG CHESTER ZOO £11.40 £7.90
(Return 5.15p.m)
© Flickr - Thomas Tolkien
MON 27TH AUG CHESHIRE OAKS Shopping Village £11.40 £7.90
(Return 5.30p.m)

TUES 28TH AUG BLACKPOOL (Return 5.30p.m) £10.90 £7.40

TUES 28TH AUG CLEVELEYS & BLACKPOOL £11.40 £7.90
(Transfer to Blackpool 3.30p.m)

TUES 28TH AUG FLEETWOOD & BLACKPOOL £11.40 £7.90
(Transfer to Blackpool 3.15p.m)

TUES 28TH AUG FREEPORT & BLACKPOOL £11.40 £7.90
(Transfer to Blackpool 3.20pm)

TUES 28TH AUG SCARBOROUGH £21.00 £14.00
The Jewel in Yorkshire’s Crown
(Return 5.00pm)

WED 29TH AUG YORKSHIRE DALES TOUR £16.90 £11.50
Our first stop is the lovely village of Grassington in Wharfdale
© Flickr - Mikey centred around it’s attractive cobbled square. We continue our
journey through the beautiful Yorkshire countryside via
Kettlewell to the pretty village of Hawes – with an array of
unusual shops and craft workshops or why not take a walk to
the Creamery and taste some of the famous Wensleydale
Cheese (Return 5.00p.m)

WED 29TH AUG BURY MARKET £8.50 £5.70
(Return 4.30pm)

THURS 30TH AUG CHESTER CITY (Return 5.00p.m) £11.40 £7.90

THURS 30TH AUG CHESTER ZOO (Return 5.15p.m) £11.40 £7.90

THURS 30TH AUG CHESHIRE OAKS Shopping Village £11.40 £7.90
(Return 5.30p.m)

THURS 30TH AUG NANTWICH MARKET £21.00 --------

& THE CATHEDRAL OF THE CANALS NEW
We travel to the market town of Nantwich for you to enjoy

some time shopping before heading to the Anderton Boat Lift – Including

Originally built in 1875, the Anderton Boat Lift near the village Anderton Boat Lift

of Anderton, provides a 50 foot vertical link between two

waterways: the River Weaver and the Trent and Mersey Canal.

Sit back and relax whilst being lifted up by the boat to

the River Weaver. (Return 5.00pm)

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ADULT CHILD

SAT 1ST SEPT ST ANNES KITE FESTIVAL £10.90 £7.40
The skies above St Anne’s seafront will be awash with colour,
as a fabulous display of kites take to the air on the beach
adjacent to the pier. With live music on the beach and lots
of entertainment for ‘kids of all ages’ including market
stalls, fairground rides plus lots more. (Return 5.00pm)

SUN 2ND SEPT MORECAMBE VINTAGE FESTIVAL £14.50 £10.40
A great setting on Morecambe’s seafront provides the
backdrop where visitors can learn dances, take in live © Andrew Hill
performances and enjoy evocative fashions. A programme
of live music, DJ’s playing vintage classics, carefully
selected street food traders in eye catching vehicles, brilliant
walkabout street performances, free family entertainment
and interactive craft workshops. (Return 5.00pm)

MON 3RD SEPT BAKEWELL MARKET £16.90 £11.50
The only market in the beautiful Peak District National Park
with over 160 stalls with a vibrant, lively atmosphere offering
a range of quality goods. (Return 4.30pm)

SUN 9TH SEPT LUDLOW FOOD & DRINK FESTIVAL £29.90 £22.40
The festival takes place in the breathtaking Ludlow Castle Including Entry
with more than 180 local food & drink producers and suppliers
– real food, ale,cider, perry, wine & more from the Marches
with samples & tastings.(Return 4.30pm)

SUN 9TH SEPT ILKLEY & HARROGATE £17.90 £12.40

We travel over the famous Ilkley Moor with beautiful views

that provide a panoramic backdrop to the lovely town of Ilkley.

We leave Ilkley and travel the short distance to the spa town

of Harrogate. The town is full of character and full of interesting

attractions and shopping. (Return 4.30pm)

SUN 16TH SEPT GRASSINGTON 1940’S FESTIVAL £16.90 £11.50 © VisitEngland - Diana Jarvis
Whilst walking around the famous cobbled square and
cobbled streets, you will hear the sounds and experience the
1940’s era – swing bands, Vintage cars, Tea Dance, the Alka
Seltzer sisters, military displays with re-enactors, plus lots
more. (Return 4.30p.m)

SUN 16TH SEPT AFTERNOON IN CLEVELEYS £11.40 £7.90
Enjoy a walk along the new stepped promenade or visit the
town centre for a great range of shops with plenty of high
street names and cafes. (Return 5.00pm)

WED 19TH SEPT OSWALDTWISTLE MILL MAMMA MIA £29.90 --------
Dance, jive and have the time of your life with this special NEW
themed afternoon. Full of foot tappin and disco tunes from
the smash hit musical and movie. Sing and dance the Including Lunch
afternoon to the eclectic sounds of Voulez-Vous, & Entertainment
Super Trooper, Waterloo and more. Look out for the fancy
dress props to become your very own version of Agnetha,
Anni-Frid, Benny or Bjorn. Lunch served at 12.30p.m followed
by Live Entertainment. Time for some shopping followed by
Tea /Coffee and more entertainment. (Return 4.00p.m)

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SAT 29TH SEPT YORK – FOOD FESTIVAL (Return 4.30p.m) ADULT CHILD
SAT 6TH OCT
EARLY AUTUMN IN WHITBY £17.90 £12.40
WED 10TH OCT (Return 5.00p.m - Restricted pick up points) £21.00 £14.00

SUN 14TH OCT MAGIC OF THE MUSICALS AT OSWALDTWISTLE MILL £29.90 -------
(Return 4.00p.m)
£18.90 £12.40
PICKERING 1940’S FESTIVAL (Return 5.00p.m.) NEW

TUES 16TH OCT VIVA BLACKPOOL (Return 4.30p.m) £29.00 -------
See page 13 for details Including Lunch
& Entertainment
SAT 20TH OCT AUTUMN TINTS IN THE LAKES (Return 5.00p.m)
TUES 23RD OCT CHESTER CITY (Return 5.00pm ) £18.90 £12.40
TUES 23RD OCT BLUE PLANET (Return 5.25pm )(Not Including Admission) £11.40 £7.90
TUES 23RD OCT CHESHIRE OAKS Shopping Village (Return 5.30p.m) £11.40 £7.90
WED 24TH OCT BARNSLEY MARKET & HOLMFIRTH £11.40 £7.90
£15.90 £10.60
(Return 5.00pm)
NEW

Look out for our

CHRISTMAS MARKETS & EARLY SPRING BROCHURE

Out August 2018

DEPARTURE POINTS BOOKING AGENTS

ATHERTON - Punch Bowl (Market Street) ATHERTON - Happy Days Card Shop, 79 Market St
BRYN - Traffic Lights, opposite Post Office BRYN - Post Office, 290 Wigan Road, Bryn

HINDLEY - Town Hall, Bus Stop INCE - Grayways Office, 237 Manchester Road
HINDLEY GREEN - Long Lane, Bus Stop LEIGH - N&T News, 4A Leigh Road
INCE - Grayways Office, 237 Manchester Road
LEIGH - Boars Head Hotel, Market Place PEMBERTON - Claytons Newsagents
LOWTON - Newton Road/Sandy Lane *** STANDISH - The Changing Rooms, High Street
WESTHOUGHTON - E. J. News, Market Street
LOWTON - St Catherine’s, Church ***
PEMBERTON - White Street/Ormskirk Road WIGAN - Kiwi Travel, Mesnes Street
Mayfair Travel, Wigan Lane, Wigan
PLATT BRIDGE - MacDonalds Worldchoice, Market Street, Wigan
SCHOLES - Top Nosh Bus Stop
Age Concern, Market Street
STANDISH - Globe Bus Stop Mesnes Road Newsagents
WESTHOUGHTON - Reform Club
WIGAN - Outside Youth Zone, Parsons, Walk *** WE REGRET THAT NOT ALL EXCURSIONS DEPART
WIGAN - Mesnes Road, Bus Stop near Chelmsford FROM THE POINTS ABOVE***

Mews / The Brocket

Visit one of our agents or 01942 243165
call the Debit Card Hotline 01942 235586
(50p Booking fee)