Highcliffe Coach Holidays - Latest Day Excursions 2022

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Wed 17th Brighton One of our most popular destinations - great for a day out by the sea. Brighton has a unique charm with elegant grand Regency architecture, wide boulevard-style streets and a long sweeping seafront promenade. A cultural melting-pot, the town has vibrant museums, galleries, fabulous shopping and a huge choice of eating places. Whether you want to see the magnificent Royal Pavilion, spend time on the iconic Palace Pier or stroll along The Lanes, Brighton has much to offer. Adult/Over 60s £25.00 | Under 17 - £12.50 Thu 18th Windsor River Cruise OR Windsor Only After we arrive in Windsor, it is just a short stroll through the riverside park to Windsor Promenade and the 11.30am boat. This 40 minute cruise goes upstream to Boveney Lock & returns with fantastic views of Windsor Castle, Eton College, Mill House, Windsor Racecourse & the Brocas Meadows. The view of the Castle from the river is undoubtedly the finest there is, making this trip excellent for those who are visiting Windsor for the first time. So plenty of free time afterwards to find somewhere for a lovely lunch and enjoy the atmosphere around the town. Price includes boat fare. Only £32.50 | WINDSOR ONLY £24.00 Thu 18th Wakehurst Place, West Sussex (NT) Situated in West Sussex this 465 acres country estate has become famous as the site of the Millennium Seed Bank, the RHS program to preserve species from all over the world. Situated in the grounds is the Elizabethan Mansion was owned by Sir William Boord, and it was Lord Wakehurst, who started to develop the gardens. He was passionate about plants and helped sponsor many collecting expeditions, particularly to eastern Asia, still the world's richest source of temperate flora. So much to see including the Loder Valley Nature Reserve, Coronation Meadow, the amazing wetlands section, Pinetum and so much more!! Grab a snack or drink at one of the cafes or bring your own. Brilliant day out. Price includes entrance. Adult/Over 60 £37.00 | Under 16s £15.00 | NT Member £25.00 Sun 21st London - Covent Garden Join our trip to Covent Garden in central London. At the heart of Covent Garden is the market with its quirky craft stalls, boutiques and restaurants. The central piazza has a thriving café culture and is buzzing with outlandish street entertainers and fun events all day, every day. Two of London's popular attractions - the London Transport Museum and The Royal Opera House stand grandly and there's lots more shopping. Adult/Over 60 £26.00 | Under 17s £13.00 Mon 22nd Arundel Castle Fantastic day out to the historic town of Arundel in West Sussex. This towering stately home and fortified castle looms over the town and has been the seat of the Dukes of Norfolk and their ancestors since 1067. Inside, the castle houses a fine collection of furniture, paintings, clocks, tapestries, armour and much. Enjoy the extensive tranquil grounds and magnificent 14th century Fitzalan Chapel and stroll through the newly restored Victorian kitchen and flower gardens. Discover rich history and heritage from guides renowned for their professionalism and friendliness. The castle starred in the feature film, The Young Victoria starring Emily Blunt. The Collector Earl's Garden, occupies about a third of the area of the Georgian and Victorian walled kitchen garden, and is divided into formal courts with a centre canal pond and tufa-lined cascade. Excellent catering facilities with the Coffee Shop selling a range of sandwiches, indulgent cakes and drinks or in the restaurant, choose from a range of hot food including quiche, soup, jacket potatoes, pasties and salads. Price includes entrance. Adult/Over 60s £44.00 | Under 17 - £20.00 | ARUNDEL ONLY - £23.00 Tue 23rd City of Wells Wells is one of Britain's gems and a fabulous destination for a day out. Sheltered beneath the southern slopes of the Mendip Hills, it combines a wealth of historic interest and beautiful architecture. Wells qualifies as England's smallest, and Somerset's only city because of its amazing 12th century Cathedral. The wells, which gave the city its name, are located within the grounds of the Bishop's Palace, which is still the residence of the Bishop of Bath and Wells. Also of interest are medieval Vicars' Close and the historic market place. Adult/Over 60s £22.50 | Under 17 - £15.00 Wed 24th Superbloom & The Tower of London Come and celebrate the Platinum Jubilee of Her Majesty the Queen at the Tower of London, where a spectacular, colourful, vibrant field of flowers will fill and transform the Tower’s moat. From June to September, the flower display will erupt into new colours and patterns creating a dramatic and engaging experience - Superbloom!! Your ticket with us includes a 1 hour timed slot to wander along a weaving path into the centre of the flowers. After, continue your day in the historic Tower of London where you will discover the history of a royal palace, an armoury and a powerful fortress. And its great fun! Price includes entrance to Superbloom Moat & The Tower of London. Adults £62.00 | Over 60s £56.00 Book online @ www.highcliffecoachholidays.co.uk
Wed 24th Bristol OR SS Great Britain Hugely popular excursion - this superb award winning exhibition has impressed our customers. Synonymous with Brunel, the world's first great ocean liner has been transformed in to a brilliant museum where you can experience the sights and smells of how life was on the ship - from a walk on the deck to a walk around the hull in the drydock. The superb new exhibition, Being Brunel, explores the life and legacy of Isambard Kingdom Brunel - one of the greatest engineers of the 1800s. Enjoy lunch in the Harbourside Kitchen cafe. Price includes entrance to SS Great Britain/Being Brunel. Price includes entrance. Adult/Over 60s £38.50 | Under 18 £21.25 | BRISTOL ONLY £23.00 Under 17 £11.75 Wed 24th Weald & Downland Living Museum - Home of The Repair Shop Beautifully situated in the lovely West Sussex countryside this superb open air museum includes rescued traditional rural buildings and tell the stories of the people who lived and worked in them. The site has recently shot to prominence as the sit of the hit BBC series - The Repair Shop. The 40-acre site has 50 buildings to explore and many are exhibit houses, furnished to recreate historic domestic interiors. Plenty of time here to enjoy the setting and take a walk around the grounds and in to the woods. Visit the café kiosk for lunch or enjoy your own picnic. Price includes entrance. PLEASE NOTE - The museum's Court Barn, where The Repair Shop is filmed is not open for visitors to explore. Adults £36.00 | Over 60s £34.00 Thu 25th Portsmouth - Gunwharf Quays & Dockyard We drop close to the excellent Gunwharf Quays shopping and leisure development and the Historic Dockyard. Located on the harbour, Gunwharf is site of the impressive Spinnaker Tower and over 95 shopping outlets and 30 cafes and restaurants. Shops include Next Clearance, Animal, Fred Perry, Barbour, Levis, Karen Millen and many more. Alternatively, you can spend your day in the superb Historic Dockyard which traces the history of the Royal Navy over the ages. Attractions include Nelson’s HMS Victory, Henry VIII’s Mary Rose, HMS Warrior 1860. Entrance fees and pre booking apply. Adult/Over 60s £20.00 | Under 17 - £10.00 Thu 25th Milestones Living History Museum OR Festival Place Shopping - Basingstoke This superb open-air style museum is housed in a massive modern building in Basingstoke. Step back in time for a glimpse of life from Victorian Times to the 1930's. Costumed characters and authentic displays offer a realistic portrayal of ordinary peoples lives through the ages with a network of streets, shops, village green and even a pub! Followed by free time at Festival Place. Terrific fun. Price includes entrance. Adult/Over 60s £34.00 Under 16 - £18.00 | Festival Place only - Adult/Over 60s £21.50 | Under 17 - £12.00 Thu 25th **NEW** The Tank Museum - Bovington with live displays!! The Tank Museum at Bovington has the world’s best collection of tanks and in the Summer holidays includes live displays! Come face-to-face with over 300 huge military machines and hear about amazing experiences as you explore nine powerful and awe-inspiring exhibitions covering over a century of history. Don’t miss for <strong>2022</strong> – the Second World War exhibition ‘WW2: War Stories’ telling the story of the British tank crewman through veteran interviews, artefacts, and – of course – tanks! With trails and quizzes, interactive games and exhibits plus the chance to get inside a real tank!), See Tanks in Action and ride round the arena in an M548 tracked vehicle (extra fee). Fantastic! There is an onsite restaurant and café serving a variety of hot meals, snacks, and drinks from Dorset and South West suppliers. Entrance fee included. Adult/Over 60s £29.50 | Under 16s - £17.50 Fri 26th Dorchester & Sherborne Lovely day out as we visit our historic county town in the heart of 'Hardy's country and boasting elegant 18th century houses, interesting museums, plenty of places to eat and some good shopping. Afterwards we head to one of the county's gems - the beautiful, historic town of Sherborne. With an abundance of medieval buildings, superb Abbey, world famous Schools and picturesque Almshouse, the town has a lovely intimate atmosphere and is a delight to explore with an array of independent shops selling a variety of goods, including fashion boutiques and Art & Antique Dealers. Good value local day out. Adult/Over 60s £20.00 | Under 17s - £10.00 Fri 26th Sidmouth Situated on the Jurassic Coast of Devon, Sidmouth has a unique charm and an atmosphere of years gone by. Around the town there are beautiful gardens where you can relax a while, leisurely walks and a delightful level Esplanade with views along the coastline. There are some excellent friendly independent shops in Sidmouth, and a range of cafes, restaurants and pubs. Adult/Over 60s £23.00 | Under 17s - £12.00 Office open 9-1 Mon to Fri 312 Lymington Rd. <strong>Highcliffe</strong>. Christchurch. BH23 5ET
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