day excursions 2012 - Avanti Coach Holidays

Avanti
Luxury Coach Travel
DAY EXCURSIONS
2012
Enjoyable days out all through the year
Day trips to France and Belgium
Major Attractions and Events
London Theatres
Local Shows
Avanti Coach Travel, 26 Heath Way, Blofield, Norwich, NR13 4RS
Tel: 01603 717488
Email: avanticoaches@aol.com
www.avanticoachholidays.co.uk

BOOKING CONDITIONS AND OTHER INFORMATION
HOW TO BOOK:
OFFICE HOURS: Monday to Friday 9:15 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
1. Telephone Avanti on Norwich (01603) 717488 during office hours when a booking
will be taken and, if requested, seat numbers allocated. We reserve the right to
change seat numbers should circumstances make it necessary.
2. All excursions with the admission cost included are marked by an asterisk *.
Bookings for these excursions remain provisional for up to fourteen days
during which time full payment must be sent to Avanti Coach Travel, 26,
Heath Way, Blofield, Norwich, NR13 4RS. A receipt will be sent to you by
return. The booking will be cancelled after fourteen days if payment has not
been received. Cheques for all excursions must be made payable to:
“Avanti Coach Travel”.
3. The capital letter shown in brackets beside each excursion date indicates the
pick-up time. Please refer to the timetable at the back of the brochure to
match the letter with your pick-up point to find your pick-up time.
4. If you cancel your excursion booking within the seven days prior to the date of
travel, you will be required to pay the full fare costs. However, the fare cost can be
transferred to a new future booking. All refunds made in respect of
cancellations by customers will be subject to a £2.00 administration charge.
5. There will be no refund made for tickets which we have already paid for on your
behalf in respect of admission to an attraction during an excursion, unless someone
else is able to take your place.
6. The Company reserves the right to cancel an excursion at any time. In the event of
cancellation by the Company, any monies that have been paid will either be
refunded in full or transferred to another excursion if required.
7. You are recommended to obtain Travel Insurance for all excursions, especially
those to France and Belgium. An annual policy offers best value.
8. Passports are required for all excursions to France and Belgium. Citizens of
non-EC countries must have any necessary visas to enter the country visited.
9. Our coaches have reclining seats with generous leg room, seat belts and on-board
toilet/washroom. Smoking is strictly prohibited on the coach. It is a legal
requirement for passengers to wear seat belts in coaches.
10. Any subsequent changes or additions to the content of this brochure will be
included in our advertisements which appear regularly in certain local
publications such as the Eastern Evening News and The Advertiser.

DAY TRIPS 2012
Wed. 22 nd Feb (B) Bury St Edmunds £11.50
Thur. 1 st March (C) Stowmarket & Ipswich £12.50
Tues. 6 th March (B) Kings Lynn £11.50
Wed 14 th March (C) Colchester £15.00
Wed. 28 th March (B) Bury St Edmunds £12.00
Sun. 1 st April (C) Sandringham Craft & Food Fair £16.50 *
Thur. 5 th April (B) Woodbridge & Jimmy‟s Farm (optional Nature Trail
Walk inc. farm animals £4.50 p.p.) £14.00
Wed. 11 th April (C) Boston – Market Day £15.00
Sat. 14 th April (C) Newmarket, National Stud & Horseracing Museum £26.00 *
Wed. 18 th April (B) Bury St Edmunds £12.00
# Sat 21 st April (C) Nottingham – shopping/sightseeing £21.00
Tues 24 th April (D) Lincoln Cathedral & Castle or shopping £17.00
Thur. 3 rd May (C) Cambridge £14.00
Sat. 5 th May (C) Springfields & Spalding Flower Parade £16.00
# Thur. 10 th May (A) Taverham Garden Centre, Fakenham & Holt £13.00
Wed. 16 th May (B) Bury St Edmunds £12.00
Thur. 24 th May (C) Ely & Newmarket £14.00
# Wed 30 th May (A) Southwold & Beccles £11.00
Wed 6 th June (C) Ipswich & Stonham Barns £13.00
Wed. 13 th June (B) Bury St Edmunds £12.00
# Tues. 19 th June (B) Halesworth, Dunwich (lunch optional) & Lowestoft £14.00
# Fri. 22 nd June (C) Stamford – Market Day £16.00
Thur. 5 th July (C) Wisbech Rose Fair & King‟s Lynn £14.00
Sun. 8 th July (C) Clacton & Clacton Factory Outlet £16.00
Wed 11 th July (B) Bury St Edmunds £12.00
Tues 17 th July (B) Bircham Mill, Hunstanton & Norfolk Lavender £14.00
# Wed 25 th July (B) Sandringham Flower Show £23.00 *
Thurs 26 th July (C) Woodbridge & Felixstowe £15.00
Sun 5 th Aug (D) Beth Chatto Gardens & Walton-on-the-Naze £22.00 *

Wed 8 th Aug (B) Bury St Edmunds £12.00
Sun 12 th Aug (E) Skegness (Attleborough/Wymondham area only) £18.00
Wed 15 th Aug (C) Springfields Shopping Village, near Spalding £14.00
# Fri. 17 th Aug (D) Lincoln Cathedral Flower Festival £24.50 *
Lincoln only £17.00
# Thur 23 rd Aug (A) Fakenham & Wells £13.00
Tues 28 th Aug (X) Cromer Pier Show, 2:30pm (Sheringham visit a.m.) £27.50 *
# Wed 29 th Aug (A) Sheringham & Holt £12.00
# Sun 2 nd Sept (D) Skegness £18.00
Wed 5 th Sept (B) Bury St Edmunds £12.00
# Wed 12 th Sept. (C) Aldeburgh & Southwold £15.00
Tues 18 th Sept (B) King‟s Lynn £12.00
Wed 26 th Sept (C) Cambridge £14.00
Wed. 3 rd Oct (B) Bury St Edmunds & Elveden £12.00
Wed 10 th Oct (C) Ipswich £13.00
Thur. 18 th Oct (C) Sudbury – Market Day & Lavenham £14.00
# Wed 24 th Oct (D) Lincoln £17.00
Wed 31 st Oct (B) Bury St Edmunds £12.00
Wed 7 th Nov (D) Romford – Market Day £17.00
Wed 14 th Nov (C) Springfields only or Springfields & Baytree £14.00
Wed 21 st Nov (D) Lakeside & IKEA or Bluewater £18.00
# Fri. 23 rd Nov (B) Bury St Edmunds Christmas Fayre £13.00
Sat 24 th Nov (B) Bury St Edmunds Christmas Fayre £13.00
# Sun. 2 nd Dec (D) Melton Mowbray Victorian Christmas Fayre £18.00
# Fri 7 th Dec (D) Lincoln Christmas Market £21.00
Sun 16 th Dec (X) Cromer Pier Christmas Spectacular (2pm) £27.50 *
Trips marked # will not pick-up in Hethersett, Wymondham & Attleborough.
Letters in brackets indicate pick-up times as shown in timetable on inside back page.

WEEKEND AND OTHER EXCURSIONS
(C) Sunday 1 st April
Sandringham Craft & Food Fair
The Craft Fair takes place each spring in Sandringham Park where quality crafts from
some of the country‟s finest artists, designers and craftsmen will be on display,
together with demonstrations of many rare and unusual skills. To tempt your taste
buds do not miss the Food Marquee where you can try before you buy from a wide
range of mouth watering delights. Adults & Sen. £16.50 *
(E) Tuesday 3 rd April
Olympic Park & Olympic Venues Guided Tour
It‟s just a few weeks before the start of the London Olympics in July and with the main
stadium and the other London venues having been completed we make our last tour
that will get you as close as possible to where the Olympic action will take place. This
informative and fascinating guided tour will include the Olympic Stadium, Velodrome,
Swimming Pool, and the Olympic Village, all of which are at the Stratford site. You will
also see other London area venues such as Excel, London Dome, London Docks and
finally Greenwich, where the equestrian events will take place. There will be a break
in the tour at lunchtime at the Thames Barrier Park. Adults £30.00 Sen. £29.00 *
(E) Sunday 8 th April
Wisley – Springtime colours and Orchids in the Glasshouse
Enjoy an Easter Day trip to the RHS Showgarden at Wisley to enjoy the glorious
colours of the spring-time flowers. However, there is an additional attraction to enjoy –
Orchids in the Glasshouse. The Glasshouse at Wisley showcases their world class
collection including plants that are both rare and difficult to grow, as well as hundreds
of orchid species. Set by the attractive lake, the huge Glasshouse is the size of 10
tennis courts and rises to a height of 40 feet. It has three climatic zones which
recreate tropical, moist temperature and dry temperature habitats and these provide
the perfect environment for growing a huge range of beautiful and exotic plants.
Adult & Sen. £34.00 *
(E) Tuesday 10 th April
London Museums and Galleries
Special Jubilee Exhibition at Victoria & Albert Museum (extra £6.00 per person)
Enjoy a day in London to visit one or more of the many famous museums and
galleries. There will be three drop-off and pick-up points in London that will take you
close to one or more of the following: The National Gallery, National Portrait Gallery,
Natural History Museum, Science Museum and the Victoria & Albert Museum (all free
admission). Alternatively, you may wish to organise your own itinerary for the day once
in central London.
There is an optional exhibition at the Victoria & Albert to celebrate the Queen‟s
Diamond Jubilee. Presenting highlights of the portraits of Her Majesty by photographer
Cecil Beaton, the exhibition portrays the Queen in her roles as princess, monarch and
mother and include many pictures that have not been seen before.
Adult & Sen. £25.00 Child £15.00

(C) Saturday 14 th April
Newmarket, The National Stud & The National Horseracing Museum
Newmarket is the home of the horse racing industry in the UK and the town has 70
trainers and 2500 horses. This full and fascinating day includes two interesting and
informative guided tours that together offer an insight into the world of horseracing,
from breeding to training to racing. Our first guided visit is to the “gallops”, or training
grounds, and then a look around the town at the racing related businesses. On then
to the National Horseracing Museum where you can view the galleries and the
wonderful artefacts on display as well as two new exhibitions. The museum cafe
serves snacks and lunches or you can have lunch in town before we visit The
National Stud for a 1 ½ hour guided coach tour around the 500 acres of beautiful
pastureland. The specially designed buildings provide 5 star accommodation for eight
stallions and up to 200 mares and during the tour you will see many of these mares
with their young foals in the tree-lined paddocks. There will be time to visit the
Wavertree Cafe and Gift Shop before we leave. Price includes two guided tours
and admissions to the National Horseracing Museum and to the National Stud.
Adult & Sen. £26.00 *
(C) # Saturday 21 st April
Torvill & Dean’s – Dancing on Ice – The Tour 2012
Ice skating legends Jane Torvill and Christopher Dean will join a new line-up of
celebrity skaters to perform superb all-new ice-dance routines at this dazzling show at
the Trent FM Arena in Nottingham. Torvill and Dean choreograph all of the incredible
show routines including their own spectacular performance. You will be able to text
vote via your mobile phone for your favourite celebrity skater and all votes will be
added to the judges‟ scores. Adults & Sen. £60.00 *
Early booking essential.
Nottingham Only - Any spare seats on the coach will be available for those wishing
to visit Nottingham for shopping etc. Fare Adult & Sen. £21.00
(C) Saturday 5 th May
Springfields & Spalding Flower Parade
This legendary flower parade has a theme of “Food, Glorious Food” this year and the
procession of decorated floats leaves Springfields Shopping Village at 2 pm where
you will be able to get a good view of them as they set off on their journey into
Spalding town centre. You can pay a separate admission price to view the floats
close up in the arena at Springfields before the parade. Before and after the Parade
you can enjoy bargain-hunting in the popular Springfields Shopping Village.
Adult & Sen. £16.00

(E) Sunday 13 th May
Down House – The Home of Charles Darwin
A delightful place to visit in itself, Down House is also a site of outstanding
international significance. It is here that Darwin worked on his theories and wrote “On
the Origin of Species” – the book that scandalized and revolutionized the Victorian
world. In a surprisingly rural setting, though so near London, Down remains much as
it was when Darwin lived there. Throughout the house and grounds there is evidence
of the work that Darwin undertook during the 40 years he lived there. You can enjoy
the entire property at your own pace with a hand-held audio tour narrated by Andrew
Marr. The downstairs rooms give you a glimpse of Darwin‟s family and working life
and upstairs is an exhibition tracing Darwin‟s remarkable life and work as well as a
full-scale replica of Darwin‟s ship‟s cabin aboard the “Beagle”. You can also enjoy
exploring the 18 acres of garden where some of Darwin‟s experiments on natural
selection are recreated in the garden and greenhouse.
Adult £34.00 Sen. £33.00 Child £16.00 *
(E) Tuesday 29 th May
Windsor Castle & the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Exhibition
Windsor Castle offers a wonderfully rich and varied day out and this year it includes a
special exhibition to celebrate Her Majesty‟s Diamond Jubilee – “The Queen: Sixty
Photographs for Sixty Years”. These include the work of leading press photographers
of the past six decades, are brought together to present a portrait of The Queen‟s
reign as captured in fleeting moments on both official occasions and at relaxed family
gatherings. The magnificent State Apartments are lavishly furnished with worldfamous
works of art and a masterpiece in miniature – Queen Mary‟s Dolls‟ House.
Your admission to the castle includes the beautiful St. George‟s Chapel, which has
been the setting for many royal weddings and the burial place for ten monarchs
including Henry VIII and Charles I.
Windsor only - Alternatively you may wish to travel to Windsor to enjoy your own
itinerary for the day which could include a ride on the open top tour bus and a
Thames cruise.
Travel & admission to Windsor Castle & Exhibition - Adult & Sen. £40.00 *
Windsor – travel only £25.00
(E) Sunday 17 th June
Chartwell, near Sevenoaks in Kent
A fascinating visit to the much-loved family home of Winston Churchill, where he lived
from 1924 until the end of his life. The house is surrounded by beautiful terraced
gardens, including Lady Churchill‟s Rose Garden. The gardens also contain the
“Golden Rose Avenue”, a Golden Wedding gift from the Churchill‟s children, as well
as the Water Garden where Sir Winston enjoyed feeding his fish. During your tour of
the house you will see the rooms much as they were when the Churchills lived there
and many of Winston Churchill‟s paintings can be seen in this garden studio.
Adult & Sen. Cit. £34.00 *

(E) Sunday 1 st July
Ham House & Garden, Richmond-upon-Thames
One of a series of grand houses and palaces built alongside the River Thames, Ham
House is a unique treasure trove and one of Europe‟s finest 17 th century houses. Built
in 1610, this amazing Stuart mansion, which has a wonderful collection of furniture,
paintings and tapestries, remains largely intact and unchanged. The garden is
gradually being restored to its 17 th century splendor, with the help of the plans from
1671. A stroll through the five separate garden areas is like stepping back in time as
they can be seen with their original features. However, the Kitchen Garden now
occupies an area that had eight rows of fruit trees in the 1670‟s. Ham House and
Garden is a peaceful “country” haven in the midst of an urban environment and only a
stone‟s throw from central London. You can enjoy a meal or a cream tea in the
Orangery Café, browse in the excellent shop for gifts, books and gardening
accessories or just enjoy a game of croquet on the lawn. Adult & Sen. £34.00 *
(E) Tuesday 10 th July
Borde Hill, Haywards Heath
Borde Hill is a world-class garden, located in the rural countryside with stunning views
over the Sussex Weald. A Grade II – listed garden, park and woodland set in 200
acres of outstanding natural beauty, Borde Hill has 17 acres of formal gardens with
easy pathways. There is a variety of colours in every season and in July the
herbaceous plants and the roses will be in full bloom. New planting has accentuated
the elegance, colour and formality of the Italian Garden and it has increased the
vibrancy of Paradise Walk and the sub-tropical Round Dell. The Rose Garden
incorporates 500 David Austin fragrant roses and two glorious mixed borders. There
are many exotic trees and shrubs to enjoy on a walk around this peaceful and tranquil
garden as well as a number of interesting sculptures. Homemade food is served in
the restaurant, snacks and drinks can be obtained in the cafe or you can take your
own picnic to enjoy in the grounds. Quality plants are on sale.
Adult & Sen. £30.00 *
(D) Sunday 22 nd July
Wrest Park, Bedfordshire
Wrest Park is English Heritage‟s latest star attraction, having re-opened last year to
national acclaim, this is one of the country‟s finest and most important landscape
gardens. The amazing revival of Wrest Park has led to it being called “The Sleeping
Beauty” of English Gardens. There is so much to see here in this 90 acre park, with
its beautiful gardens, woodland paths, secluded groves, wonderful vistas, canals and
lakes. The newly restored Italian Garden and the charming Rose Garden are not to
be missed and this also applies to the superb garden buildings which include the
French-style Orangery, the Bowling Green House, the Bath House and the
magnificent 18 th century Archer Pavilion. There are many more surprising and
interesting things to see, including the amazing collection of statuary and the Dog‟s
Cemetery. The new Visitor Centre and the lovely spacious café are both situated in
the Walled Garden. Your visit also includes admission to the “house” – a vast Frenchchateau
style mansion, built in the 1830‟s, which makes a beautiful backdrop to the
gardens. Not all rooms are open to visitors whilst some are unfurnished but opulently
decorated. Adult £30.00 Sen. £29.00 Child £15.00 *

(B) # Wednesday 25 th July
Sandringham Flower Show
Probably the biggest and best flower show in East Anglia. Visit the stunning show
gardens and displays by leading nurseries and enjoy horticultural talks by gardening
experts. The show also includes over 200 trade, horticultural and charity stands, a
craft marquee, steam fairground, two bands and great arena events.
Adult & Sen. £23.00 *
(D) Sunday 5 th August
Beth Chatto Gardens & Walton-on-the-Naze
Created from a site that was originally wasteland, Beth Chatto set about making a
garden using plants that had adapted by nature to be suitable for the various
conditions found at the site. This resulted in three contrasting gardens which have
evolved over the past 40 years, which together make a tranquil and beautiful
landscaped garden which contains four large ponds and a vast variety of plants
providing year-round interest. Adult & Sen. £22.00 *
(D) Tuesday 7 th August
Hatfield House and Gardens, Hertfordshire
This fine Jacobean House and Garden is situated in a spectacular countryside
setting. Built by Robert Cecil between 1607 and 1611, the House has a marvellous
collection of pictures, furnishings and historic armour on display. The Royal Palace of
Hatfield in the West Garden is where Elizabeth I spent most of her childhood and an
oak tree marks the spot where she first heard of her accession to the throne.
The garden dates from the early 17 th century when trees, bulbs, plants and fruit trees
were brought back from various European countries. You can also enjoy the scented
gardens and fountains, and view the famous Knot Garden. The East Garden, with
elegant parterres and topiary, was designed to be viewed from the first floor of the
House. Adult & Sen. £33.00 *
(D) # Friday 17 th August
Lincoln Cathedral Flower Festival
This year we make our first visit to the Lincoln Cathedral Flower Festival which is held
every six years. You can enjoy wonderful displays of thousands of flowers set against
the magnificent backdrop of Lincoln Cathedral where the festival theme is “Dreams of
Gold” – reflecting the Olympic Games. Refreshments are available throughout the
day at the Cathedral. There is always much else to see on a trip to Lincoln including
the nearby castle and the Bishop‟s Palace. You will also have ample time for
shopping in The Bail where there are plenty of cafes and restaurants. For those not
wishing to visit the flower festival at the cathedral we are offering a “Lincoln only”
option. Adult & Sen. £24.50 *
Lincoln only £17.00

(E) Sunday 19 th August
Buckingham Palace & The State Rooms
The State Rooms are at the heart of the Palace and provide the setting for ceremonial
occasions and official entertaining. They are lavishly furnished with many great
treasures from the Royal Collection, including paintings by Van Dyck and Canaletto,
sculpture by Canova and some of the finest English and French furniture in the world.
The special display for 2012 is “Diamonds: A Jubilee Celebration”. This spectacular
exhibition will include a number of The Queen‟s personal jewels, a number of which
were inherited and others that have been acquired during her reign. You will see how
many of these amazing stones have undergone various transformations, having been
re-cut or incorporated into new settings. At the end of your visit to the State Rooms,
make your way out to the Garden Cafe on the West Terrace for afternoon
refreshments and to enjoy the views across the famous lawn.
Adult £38.50 * Sen. £37.50 *
(E) Tuesday 21 st August
London Duck Tour & Covent Garden
One of the most exciting attractions in London, this is much more than a sightseeing
tour. The name Duck Tours is drawn from the vehicles themselves, which are an
important part of British history, being the American amphibious DUKWs used to take
troops ashore for the D-Day landings. Not only do you get a live, humorous guided tour
of central London by road, you also get a trip along the river. Nothing compares to the
thrill of literally driving from the road, straight into the Thames! The vehicles have been
totally rebuilt and are fully equipped to meet the stringent safety regulations.
After touring the City of Westminster, the DUKW enters the Thames near Vauxhall
Bridge and does a return trip to Westminster Bridge, giving excellent views of the
Houses of Parliament. On arrival in London, we visit Covent Garden for sightseeing
over the lunchtime period and following the 1 ½ hour Duck Tour there will be some
free time in the Westminster area. Adult £44.00 Sen. £42.00 Child £25.00*
(D) Saturday 8 th September
The Duxford Air Show
This show is the highlight of Duxford‟s calendar of flying events. In an outstanding
aerial spectacle, the very best historic and modern aircraft display in the skies over
this famous airfield. Featuring both civilian and military aircraft, The Duxford Air
Show always presents a fantastically varied programme with amazing displays. In
addition there are lots of other attractions to enjoy including Duxford‟s world famous
aircraft museums. Adult £41.00 Sen. £37.00 Child £19.00 *
(E) Sunday 9 th September
Broadstairs, Kent
This year marks the bicentenary of the birth of Britain‟s greatest storyteller, Charles
Dickens and on this excursion to Kent you will visit the charming Victorian town of
Broadstairs, which was, by far, Dickens‟ favourite seaside resort. Built around the
picturesque Viking Bay, the town centre is where you will find both the Dickens House
Museum and Bleak House Museum. We return via the coastal resorts of Herne Bay
and Whitstable. Adult & Sen. £24.00 Child £12.00 *

(E) Sunday 16 th September
Hever Castle – Country Life at the Castle and
Patchwork & Quilting Exhibition
This lovely intimate and historic castle, set in beautiful grounds in the Kent
countryside, was the childhood home of Anne Boleyn. Your ticket will give you access
to the castle and gardens and also the Patchwork and Quilting Exhibition. You will
see a beautiful display of patchwork quilts and there will also be demonstrations and
stalls. A variety of talented crafts people and producers will be demonstrating country
crafts such as rug making, wood turning and carving, ceramics, felt making and
aroma therapy. Spinners, weavers and dyers explain how to produce textiles plus
there will be experts to advise on keeping hens and bees.
Adult £32.00 Sen. £31.00 *
(E) Wednesday 3 rd October
St. Paul’s Cathedral and the London Museum
St. Paul‟s, with its world famous dome, is an iconic feature of the London skyline, but
the exterior does not prepare you for the breathtaking splendour of what is inside.
You will see the tombs of Nelson and Wellington on your 1 ½ hour guided tour of the
Cathedral and Crypt and you will hear many fascinating facts and stories of the
Cathedral‟s history. The impressive Museum of London, situated just a five minute
walk from St. Paul‟s Cathedral, tells London‟s history from 450,000 BC to the present
day. Admission to the museum is free. Adult & Sen. £37.00 *
(E) Sunday 14 th October
Leeds Castle, Kent - Autumn Glory Flower Festival
With 900 years of history and set in 500 acres of beautiful parkland, the classical and
moated Leeds Castle has been described as “the loveliest castle in the world”. The
castle is the perfect backdrop to your day out and inside the fabulous flower
arrangements transform the castle rooms into floral works of art. Listed in the
Domesday Book, Leeds Castle has been a royal residence for six of the mediaeval
Queens of England and a palace for Henry VIII. There are formal gardens to explore
plus a free tour of the Aviary, offering spectacular and colourful displays with
approximately 100 species of birds on view. Adults £33.00 Sen. £32.00 *
(E) Saturday 20 th October
Houses of Parliament, Thames Cruise & Greenwich
Your Blue Badge Guide will give you a fascinating guided tour of the impressive
Parliament buildings, taking in the Lords and Commons Chambers plus other
highlights such as Westminster Hall, the Queen‟s Robing Room, The Royal Gallery,
St. Stephen‟s Hall and the Peers‟ Lobby, Members‟ Lobby and Central Lobby. Midafternoon,
enjoy a one hour cruise down the Thames to Greenwich.
Adult & Sen. £41.00 *

(D) Sunday 4 th November
RAF Museum, Hendon
Soar through the history of aviation, from the earliest balloon flights to the latest
Eurofighter. Enjoy a world-class collection of aircraft and wartime memorabilia and a
Battle of Britain Sound and Light show. There is also hands-on entertainment on offer
in the Aeronauts Interactive Centre. Restaurant facilities are available at the museum.
Adult & Sen. £23.00 *
Child £12.00 *
(D) Wednesday 21 st November
Lakeside & IKEA or Bluewater
A great day out and a chance to do all your Christmas shopping! £18.00
(B) # Friday 23 rd November - Bury St. Edmunds Christmas Fayre
(B) Saturday 24 th November - Bury St. Edmunds Christmas Fayre
The historic centre of Bury St. Edmunds is transformed into a traditional Christmas
market with colourful stalls selling local produce and crafts. The Angel Hill area is the
ideal location for a traditional Christmas Fayre which will include fairground rides and
on-stage and street entertainment. Adult & Sen. £13.00
(D) # Sunday 2 nd December
Melton Mowbray Victorian Christmas Fayre
This excellent Christmas Fayre is centred around the Market Place but you will also
find lots of festive stalls and entertainment in several of the other streets around the
town centre. The Christmas Tree Festival in St. Mary‟s Church is quite spectacular
with more than 200 decorated trees on display.
Adult & Sen. £18.00
(D) # Friday 7 th December
Lincoln Christmas Market
This great annual event, held in the historic setting around Lincoln‟s Castle and
Cathedral, will get you in the festive mood. With over 300 stalls, this is a shopper‟s
paradise and the seasonal entertainment combined with the wonderful scents of
roasting chestnuts and mulled wine help create a wonderful Christmas atmosphere.
Adult & Sen. £21.00
THURSFORD CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR
Bookings will not be taken before 1 st July 2012 when performance
dates, times and ticket prices will be known. Groups of 10 or more people
can register their requirements prior to this date, but no confirmation of
group bookings will be given before 1 st July 2012.

London Shows
The Wizard of Oz – London Palladium – Wednesday 16 th May (2:30pm)
Follow the yellow brick road over the rainbow and into The London Palladium for Andrew
Lloyd Webber‟s superb production of The Wizard of Oz. This wonderful and entertaining
show contains all the much-loved songs from the Oscar-winning movie score, including
Over the Rainbow, Follow the Yellow Brick Road and We‟re Off to See The Wizard. You
will enjoy all the well-known favourite characters such as Scarecrow, Tin Man, Lion,
Dorothy and her dog Toto as they journey through Oz to meet their wizard and obtain their
heart‟s desires. There are a few surprises along the way, including some new songs by
Andrew Lloyd Webber. £50.00 *
Singin’ in the Rain – Palace Theatre, Wednesday 22 nd August (3:00pm)
Following its sold-out run at Chichester Festival Theatre, Singin in the Rain enjoyed its
opening night at the Palace Theatre in London‟s West End, on 4 th February (2012). The
show tells the story of the first Hollywood movie musical, when the silver screen found its
voice and left silent movies, and some of its stars, behind. Packed full of all the charm,
romance, comedy and tinsel-town glamour of one of the world‟s best loved films, you will
enjoy a memorable show with superb choreography and sumptuous set design. With
songs such as “Good Morning”, “Make em Laugh”, “Moses Supposes” and the classic
“Singin‟ in the Rain”, the show is a perfect musical comedy for all ages. £55.00 *
Lion King – Lyceum Theatre, Wednesday 5 th September (2:30 pm)
Disney‟s timeless and classic musical continues to capture and enthrall audiences of all
ages. Set against the majesty of the Serengeti Plains, the show transports you to a
dazzling world that explodes with glorious colours and stunning effects, all set to the
evocative rhythms of Africa. At the heart of the show is the powerful and moving story of
Simba, whose epic adventure takes him on a journey from wide-eyed cub to his destined
role as King of Pridelands. The production, which features an unforgettable score
including Elton John and Tim Rice‟s “Can You Feel The Love Tonight”, has a cast of more
than 40 singers and dancers from around the world who continue to make this warmhearted
musical such a “roaring” success! £55.00 *
Matilda the Musical – Cambridge Theatre, Wednesday 5 th September (2:30 pm)
Roald Dahl‟s wonderful and magical world of Matilda has thrilled children and adults alike
since his book was first published in 1988 and now this extraordinary and exciting musical
has opened to superb reviews. This brand new version by Dennis Kelly and awardwinning
musician and comedian Tim Minchin is delighting packed audiences with the story
of the special little girl with an extraordinary imagination. £69.00 *

War Horse – New London Theatre, Tuesday 16 th October (7:00 pm)
Although this truly unique and record breaking hit show has recently been adapted to the
big screen by Steven Spielberg, this theatre production is continuing to sell out night after
night. Actors, working with astonishing life-sized puppets, take you on an unforgettable
journey through history, with the touching tale of the bond between Albert and his horse
Joey, set during the Great War. This unforgettable and captivating show is bound to be a
popular choice and early booking is recommended. (This is a 7pm performance with a
return time of approximately 12:00 midnight in Norwich). £69.00 *
Dreamboats and Petticoats – Playhouse Theatre, Thursday 1 st Nov (3:00pm)
It‟s the early 60‟s and emotions run high as talented young musicians Norman and Bobby
compete to win the hearts of their adoring female fans and, in particular, the gorgeous
Laura. However, when Laura shows that she‟s no novice with the guitar, rock „n‟ roll fame
beckons and you are taken back to the greatest decade of pop music when each passing
week brought another classic track. With a show that is packed with unforgettable hits
from the 60‟s, you will enjoy the wonderful songs and music of Roy Orbison, The
Shadows, Eddie Cochran, Billy Fury, Chuck Berry and many more. £45.00 *
Top Hat – Aldwych Theatre, Thursday 1 st November (2:30pm)
Another great new show opening in the West End in April 2012. Packed full of Irving
Berlin‟s greatest hits plus stunning tap and ballroom dancing with a little bit of Busby
Berkely thrown in for good measure, Top Hat is a glorious celebration of 1930‟s song and
dance featuring magnificent sets, over 200 costumes and a love story full of intrigue.
Based on the classic film starring Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire, Top Hat is set to
become one of the top musicals in the West End during 2012. £64.00 *
Prices shown include ticket and travel.
Payment to be made within 14 days of booking, otherwise tickets will be re-sold.
BOOKING FOR LONDON SHOWS
We have obtained tickets for the best seats available to us for all shows.
However, we can only hold tickets for a limited period as theatres are
always under pressure from the public for good seats for these shows.
Early booking is therefore essential to help ensure that visits to these
shows are viable to operate before having to release unsold tickets. It will
also allow you to enjoy the shows from some of the very best seats in the
theatres. It may still be possible to meet booking requests after the release
of unsold tickets, but there are no guarantees that the seats will be as good
as those in our original allocation.

Avanti Coach Holidays 2012
AVANTI ANNIVERSARY HOLIDAY TO BOURNEMOUTH
SUNDAY 11 th March to Thursday 15 th March - £270.00 (5 days)
HARROGATE SPRING FLOWER SHOW &
HISTORIC YORK & KNARESBOROUGH
Wednesday 25 th April to Saturday 28 th April - £209.00 (4 days)
MYSTERY TOUR 1
Monday 7 th May to Thursday 10 th May - £215.00 (4 days)
KILLARNEY & COUNTY KERRY
JEWEL OF THE EMERALD ISLE
Sunday 20 th May to Saturday 26 th May - £499.00 (7 days)
A WEEKEND BREAK TO CELEBRATE
THE QUEEN’S DIAMOND JUBILEE
Friday 1 st June to Monday 4 th June - £199.00 (4 days)
CORNWALL’S COAST & GARDENS
& THE EDEN PROJECT
Sunday 10 th June to Friday 15 th June - £375.00 (6 days)
THE BEAUTIFUL ISLE OF WIGHT
Tuesday 3 rd July to Saturday 7 th July - £305.00 (5 days)
CHESTER & HIDDEN GEMS OF CHESHIRE
Sunday 15 th July to Thursday 19 th July - £270.00 (5 days)
SUMMERTIME IN THE COTSWOLDS
Sunday 29 th July to Thursday 2 nd August - £299.00 (5 days)
YORKSHIRE’S COAST & COUNTRYSIDE
Sunday 12 th August to Thursday 16 th August - £305.00 (5 days)
NORTHUMBERLAND – COAST & COUNTRY
& RIVER TYNE CRUISE
Thursday 30 th August to Monday 3 rd September - £300.00 (5 days)
MYSTERY TOUR 2
Friday 14 th September to Monday 17 th September - £215.00 (4 days)

THE ENGLISH RIVIERA
& DEVON HIGHLIGHTS
Thursday 20 th September to Monday 24 th September - £310.00 (5 days)
ST. ANNE’S SOUTHPORT
AND THE LAKES & LIGHTS
Friday 28 th September to Monday 1 st October - £230.00 (4 days)
THE SCENIC ISLE OF MAN
Saturday 6 th October to Thursday 11 th October - £455.00 (6 days)
AUTUMN COLOURS
FOREST OF DEAN & THE WYE VALLEY
HEREFORD & WESTONBIRT
Friday 26 th October to Tuesday 30 th October - £265.00 (5 days)
HOLLY & IVY FESTIVE BREAK IN BOURNEMOUTH
Monday 12 th November to Friday 16 th November - £260.00 (5 days)
TURKEY & TINSEL SHANKLIN, ISLE OF WIGHT
Monday 26 th November to Friday 30 th November - £275.00 (5 days)
BIRMINGHAM’S FRANKFURT CHRISTMAS MARKET
& NOTTINGHAM CHRISTMAS MARKET
Sunday 9 th December to Tuesday 11 th December - £150.00 (3 days)
CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS
AT LLYNDIR HALL HOTEL, NEAR CHESTER
Sunday 23 rd December to Thursday 27 th December - £410.00 (5 days)
Prices shown are per person sharing a twin or double room.
Single supplements will apply to certain holidays.
Holiday prices include excursions and admission costs to local attractions as
described in our holiday brochure.
Full details of all holidays are in our 2012 holiday brochure
which is available on request.

SHOPPING DAY-TRIPS TO FRANCE AND BELGIUM
2012
Wednesday 29th February Adinkerke and Cité Europe £39.00
Thursday 29 th March Adinkerke and Cité Europe £41.00
Wednesday 2 nd May Adinkerke and Cité Europe £41.00
Thursday 7 th June Adinkerke and Cité Europe £41.00
Thursday 12 th July Adinkerke and Cité Europe £41.00
Thursday 9 th August Adinkerke and Cité Europe £41.00
Tuesday 11 th September Adinkerke and Cité Europe £41.00
Monday 22 nd October Adinkerke and Cité Europe £41.00
Monday 19 th November Adinkerke and Cité Europe £41.00
Friday 14 th December Adinkerke and Cité Europe £42.00
2013
Monday 28 th January Adinkerke and Cité Europe £41.00
Wednesday 27 th February Adinkerke and Cité Europe £41.00
Channel crossings will be by Eurotunnel or ferry
Details of first name, surname and date of birth of each passenger are now
required before departure. Please provide this information when booking.
Each person travelling must have a valid passport.
EUROPEAN HEALTH INSURANCE AND TRAVEL INSURANCE
It is strongly recommended that each person travelling to other EC
Countries obtains and carries the new European Health Insurance Card
(EHIC). The EHIC entitles you to reduced cost, and sometimes free, health
treatment under the same terms as people that live in the country you are
visiting. Application forms for the cards are obtainable from Post Offices.
The EHIC is not a substitute for travel insurance. Since it may not cover all
health costs and never covers repatriation costs in the event of illness or
injury, you are advised to have travel insurance cover in addition to the
EHIC. State-provided treatment in some EC Countries may not cover all
treatments that you would expect to receive free of charge from the N.H.S.
Your Travel Insurance should also cover the loss or theft of personal items
including items purchased during the excursion. Please ensure that you
obtain and keep all receipts for purchases made during your trip.

Pick-up Points
Brundall, Cucumber Lane/Beverley
Road
Blofield, opposite layby before
traffic lights
Blofield Heath, Two Friends P.H.
Salhouse, nr. Station Road
junction
Rackheath, Fish Shop, Vera Road
Plumstead Road East, Bus Stop
nr. Frying Machine & shops
Plumstead Road Bus Stop,
Heartsease P.H.
Bishop Bridge Road/Riverside
Road, Bus Stop (opp. shops)
Budgens, Prince of Wales Road
John Lewis, All Saints Green side
Hethersett – Bus stop opposite
New Road
Wymondham – Bus stop, Waitrose
Wymondham - Clark‟s Motorcycles
Wymondham – Avenue Road
Attleborough – Queen‟s Square
Attleborough – Snooker Club
TIMETABLE
Route Category
(A) (B) (C) (D) (E)
8:40 8:10 7:40 7:10 6:40
8:45 8:15 7:45 7:15 6:45
8:50 8:20 7:50 7:20 6:50
9:00 8:30 8:00 7:30 7:00
9:05 8:35 8:05 7:35 7:05
9:12 8:42 8:12 7:42 7:12
9:15 8:45 8:15 7:45 7:15
9:20 8:50 8:20 7:50 7:20
9:25 8:55 8:25 7:55 7:25
9:30 9:00 8:30 8:00 7:30
9:45
9:52
9:55
(X) = To be confirmed when booking.
10:00
10:10
10:15
9:15
9:22
9:25
9:30
9:40
9:45
8:45
8:52
8:55
9:00
9:10
9:15
8:15
8:22
8:25
8:30
8:40
8:45
7:45
7:52
7:55
8:00
8:10
8:15

Keep a note below of your trips booked for 2012
AVANTI TRIPS BOOKED 2012
Date Destination Date Destination
COACH SEATING PLAN
4 8 12 16 20 Toilet 28 32 36 40 44 48
3 7 11 15 19 27 31 35 39 43 47
2 6 10 14 18 22 24 26 30 34 38 42 46
1 5 9 13 17 21 23 25 29 33 37 41 45