Plan-It travel

 

Wed 3rd Sept

Marlow & Cookham for Cream Tea

Marlow is a charming historic town situated by the River Thames and surrounded by beautiful countryside, with the Chiltern Hills to the North. It is the perfect place to enjoy the peace and tranquillity of the river, shopping with a difference, walking around historical buildings and eating and drinking in the numerous cafes, restaurants and pubs. In the afternoon we continue onto Cookham for a memorable homemade cream tea. (Includes Cream Tea)
TCM £16.00 NM £19.00 Depart Code G

Sat 6th Sept

Ostende

One of Belgium’s premier seaside towns with an excellent beach, busy seafront and plenty of cafes and shops.
(Passports Required)
TCM £27.00 NM £30.00 Depart Code A

Sat 10th Sept

Uppark House & Gardens

We have time in Midhurst to shop and have lunch before our visit to Uppark House and Garden, a fine late 17th century house, set high on the South Downs with magnificent views to the sea, and a famous Grand Tour collection including an 18th century dolls house with original contents. The complete servant’s quarters in the basement are shown as they were in Victorian days when H.G Well’s mother was housekeeper.
(National Trust Members Deduct £6.00)
TCM £20.00 NM £23.00 Depart Code F

Sat 13th Sept

Chichester & Bosham Walk

Chichester is a vibrant lively city with an excellent range of restaurants and shops. We are here for the morning moving on to Bosham after lunch. Bosham Walk Art & Craft Centre is situated in the picturesque village of Old Bosham in West Sussex, England. The village itself is a small fishing and sailing village one of the creeks of Chichester Harbour; it has a quaint Old Saxon church and still retains its old Quay and Watermill. The Craft Centre has 17 small shops of individual crafts on two floors. The ground floor is similar to an old style-shopping street with flag stone floors, there are olde world wooden beams and the shops are finished in keeping with the surroundings. On this floor also, are glass cabinets with many more interesting crafts displayed. There are many more shops on the first floor and a light and airy gallery with a variety of paintings by local artists. Many of the shops are working studios where the artists and crafts people are happy to discuss what they are making. The whole Walk is under one roof in a building which was originally, many years ago a boathouse.
TCM £15.00 NM £18.00 Depart Code C

Sun 14th Sept

North Norfolk Rambler

A long distance tour to North Norfolk. We travel via Norwich to the seaside resort of Sherringham where we stop for lunch. We then take the scenic coastal route through some quaint villages to Hunstanton where we will stop for tea.
TCM £20.00 NM £23.00 Depart Code A

Wed 17th Sept

Royal River Cruise

A delightful daybreak tour guiding you through the beautiful Thames Valley by coach and boat featuring the lovely section of the river between Maidenhead Boulters lock and Windsor passing impressive houses of the rich and famous! There is much to see on this cruise as we pass through two locks. We will be cruising on a well-appointed French Brothers boat with a sandwich and cake provided on board. Our coffee stop is in Windsor and we enjoy a relaxing tea break in the lovely riverside town of Marlow.
TCM £26.00 NM £29.00 Depart Code D

SAt 20th Sept

Bedfordshire Heroes & Heroines

A very pleasant tour through the interesting towns, villages and fine countryside of this often overlooked county. Learn all about its heroes and heroines like John Bunyon, Sir Joseph Paxton and the Flying Duchess!! Discover the customs and traditions of the area including the Olnay Pancake Race and Ickwell Fair. We stop for coffee at Ayletts Nurseries near St Albans. Lunch is in the attractive riverside town of Bedford on market day and enjoy a pleasant tea stop in Woburn Sands Garden Centre.
TCM £15.00 NM £18.00 Depart Code E

Wed 24th Sept

Combined Visit Buckingham Palace & Clarence House

For the first time ever at the Summer opening of Buckingham Palace, visitors will be able to experience the spectacle of the Ballroom set up for a State Banquet. The horseshoe-shaped table traditionally used on such occasions will be dressed with a silver-gilt from the magnificent Grand Service, first used to celebrate the birthday of George III in 1811. Lavish buffet arrangements of jewelled cups, ivory tankards and chased dish’s, sconce’s, shields and basins will be arranged along each side of the room. We then enjoy free time in Covent Garden. Our second visit today is to Clarence House. The arrangement of the rooms and the groupings of their contents remain much as they were in Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother’s time, with important works from Her Majesty’s famous collection of art in their former positions. Today visitors are guided around the five rooms on the ground floor where official engagements are undertaken and important guests are received by The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall.
TCM £32.00 NM £35.00 Depart Code E

Wed 24th Sept

Luncheon Club Venue

TCM ONLY £20.00 per person Depart Code G

Thur 25th Sept

Seaside Special – Brighton

More than just a seaside resort, Brighton has lots to offer. Take the opportunity to visit the Royal Pavilion also The Lanes – Brighton’s historic quarter is a maze of twisting alleyways with an extraordinary mix of shops, antiques, jewellery, interior design and famous labels. Plenty of restaurants and cafes – seafood – gourmet – vegetarian.
TCM £13.00 NM £16.00 Depart Code F

Sat 27th Sept

Wye Valley & the Forest of Dean

We travel to the historic market town of Ross-on-Wye where there will be time to look around and have lunch.
In the afternoon we head down the valley to Symonds Yat where you will have the opportunity to take an optional boat tour. We continue down the valley to Tintern for a tea stop before we head for home via the old Severn Bridge.
TCM £16.00 NM £19.00 Depart Code A