Autumn 2009

FROM THE DEEPINGS, BOURNE, STAMFORD & PETERBOROUGH(with some tours also picking up in Buckden, Huntingdon,

Oakham, Oundle, Spalding and Uppingham)

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Great Value Days Out

A Shaw’s Day Tour will take you miles more for your money –look out for our SPECIAL OFFERS including some great £stretchers!

HighlyCommended

for DayExcursionProgrammeOf The YearAward 2009

• Top London Shows from only £47.50 pp

• Autumn Colours Scenic Tours

• Christmas Shopping

• Christmas Markets

• Concerts, Entertainment,Special Events and much more!

FREE ‘LEISURE DAY’OFFER!Book a selection of our ‘Leisure Day’ tours for

shopping, sightseeing or visiting friends and you’llsave even more! You just need to book and payfor 3 (or more) ‘Leisure Days’ all at the sametime and we’ll give you a fourth consecutive‘Leisure Day’ completely FREE! Look for thespecial ‘Leisure Day’ symbol – we have a great

choice on offer!

FAMILY TICKETLook out for our ‘Family Ticket’, available on designatedtours. Buy 3 seats and get a 4th free (NB payment will be forthe three highest price tickets).

FREE SEAT FOR GROUP BOOKINGS!You can enjoy a FREE lucky 13th seat on any of our daytours by booking 12 places for any one tour at the sametime! We’ve got a great selection of tours that wouldmake the perfect Christmas get-together for any club ororganisation (or just a group of friends) which is too smallto arrange its own outing programme. NB For concert andtheatre tours, your free place will be for the coach seatonly. Don’t forget, too, that we also welcome groupbookings, booked direct, on our holidays – for every groupof 11 full fare-paying passengers you book, you can claim aFREE holiday).

‘FARE ONLY’ PRICESDo you have your own tickets for an event – or wish to visitfriends or family somewhere? ‘Fare only’ prices are availableon many of our all-inclusive packages, including most of ourday trips to London, and for National Trust, English Heritageand RHS members on any tours that include visits toproperties belonging to these groups (but don’t forget thatyou will need to take your membership card with you)!

LUNCH & AFTERNOONTEA TOURSOur all-inclusive lunch and afternoon tea tours normallyinclude a set menu. Vegetarian options are usually availableby prior arrangement – please don’t hesitate to ask forfurther details.

A ONE-WAY TICKET?Visiting friends or family for a holiday? We’re always happy tooffer one-way travel – although you do have to pay the full fare.

KEEP IN TOUCH – NEW TOURSWe often put new tours on sale between our brochurepublication dates. You can have priority booking by lettingus have your e-mail address for our occasionalE-newsletters giving details of new tours as they go on sale.NB If there is a particular show or event in which you arespecially interested, why not give us a call to check whetheror not we are intending to feature it? If it’s not already onsale, we can then let you know if we add it later! A newtour which we hope to put on sale shortly will includetickets to see Daniel O’Donnell’s Christmas concert!

‘DOOR-2-DOOR’ HOLIDAYSFor value, comfort and pleasure, book one of our‘Door-2-Door’ coach holidays! You’ll find a great selection oftours (including the ever popular Christmas markets) in ourAutumn ‘09/Spring ’10 Brochure. Phone 01778 342224 for acopy (or you can leave a request at any time on our 24 hrbrochure hotline) or e-mail us atenquiries@shawscoaches.co.uk

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OBERAMMERGAU 2010 & THE FAMOUS PASSION PLAYWe are now taking bookings for thiswonderful event that occurs only every10 years – ring 01778 342224 for furtherdetails or see our latest holiday brochures.

Welcome to Shaw’s Autumn Day Tour brochure!There’s never been a better time to travel by coach for a great value, stress-free day out and we

have a huge selection of tours to suit all ages, including a great selection of West End showsfrom just £47.50 pp inc. travel and show ticket – see page 13 for our full listing! Plus see page 15 forall our departure points (you’ll find a route code against each tour) and look out for some superb

value special offers throughout the programme, includingour amazing £ S T R E T C H E R S !

If you would like further information about timings for any of our tours before you book themplease ask – our friendly, helpful, office staff are only too happy to help!

OCTOBER1b Thur 1 – Cliff Richard & The Shadows at the NIA

£90 pp inc. 1st price ticket.

4c Sun 4 – Cliff Richard & The Shadows at the NIA£90 pp inc. 1st price ticket.

1 Wed 7 – London’s Wallace Collection inc.B ‘General Highlights’ guided tour

Adult £26.50 Senior/Child £26.00inc. guided tourThis ‘national treasure’contains wonderful worksof art, presented in asumptuous butapproachable manner –an essential part of itscharm. It is probablybest known for itspaintings by artists suchas Titian, Rembrandt, Hals(The Laughing Cavalier) andVelázquez and for its superbcollections of 18th-centuryFrench paintings, porcelain, furnitureand gold boxes (probably the best to be foundanywhere outside France). Our guided tour of thisfamous collection lasts 1¼ hrs so you will have time toexplore at leisure as well. Book a ‘fare only’ if you preferto omit the guided tour or if you would like to spendthe day shopping in nearby Oxford Street or thecharming, village-like Marylebone High Street.

4d Thur 8 – BBC TV Centre Studio Tour, LondonB Adult £29.00 Senior £27.50 Child £27.00 inc. tour

(NB No children under 9).Take a fascinating look behind the scenes on the award-winning tour of the famous BBC TV Centre and seewhat happens inside the most famous TV headquartersin the world! You are likely to see into studios, visit BBCNews, take a peek into a dressing room and have a playin the interactive studio! Calls first at the adjacentWestfield Shopping Centre so ‘fare only’ available if youprefer to spend all dayshopping!

SEPTEMBER4d Sun 13 – ‘Battle of Britain’ WeekendB at the RAF Museum, Hendon

Adult £22.00 Child £21.50Special Senior Citizen Fare only £20!A living history festival demonstrating the story of“The Few” who defended London in 1940 from enemyattack. Meet veterans of this campaign and watchcostumed interpreters bring to life this momentousperiod in London’s history. There’ll be free entertainment– ranging from concerts of music from the period todigitally re-mastered versions of epic Battle of Britainfilms – and the Museum will be showing its emotivesound and light show “Our Finest Hour”.

1 Thur 17 – Ben Hur at the 02 ArenaH 3rd Price Tickets: Adults £79.00 Child £51.00

4th Price Tickets:Adults: £59.00Child: £41.00See the firstChariot Raceon Tour for2000 years!BEN HURLIVE tellsthe story ofthe legendof Judah BenHur, wronglycondemned tothe galleys, andwho survived only forthe desire for revenge,changed to love by Jesus’ prayer for peace.

1b Sun 27 – Stratford-upon-Avon ‘Festival of Food’Adult £20.00 Senior/Child £19.50It’s always a pleasure to spend time in this lovely,riverside setting, with its wonderfully interesting oldbuildings and Shakespearean connections and today’s‘Festival of Food’ should give you a real taste for thetown! You can also sample delicacies like kangarooburgers, gourmet sausages, handmade botanicalchocolates and beautifully decorated cup-cakes.

4d Sun 27 – Bletchley ParkB (otherwise known as ‘Station X’)

Adult £28.50 Senior/Child £28.00 inc. adm.With the declaration of peace at the end of WWII,code-breaking activity ceased and 'incriminating'evidence was destroyed, as it was vital that the USSRshould learn nothing of Bletchley Park's wartimeachievements. For decades, the code breakers remainedsilent about their successes but now you can learn allabout their fascinating work in intelligence andcommunications! The Park contains a wealth ofexhibits and reconstructions.

1a Wed 30 – Cliff Richard & The Shadows atNottingham Arena£85 pp inc. 2nd price ticket

4b Wed 30 – Cliff Richard & The Shadows atNottingham Arena£85 pp inc. 2nd price ticket.

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4d Sun 11 – The Knitting & Stitching Show atB Alexandra Palace

Adult £29.00 Senior £28.50 Child £23.50 inc. adm.Knitting, stitching and much more; felt-making, shiboridyeing, jewellery-making, card-making, ... the list goeson! There is so much to see and do, with hundreds ofexhibitors selling specialist supplies that you can't findin the shops, galleries from leading artists and groups,plus hundreds of workshops to introduce you to lots ofnew subjects!

1a Sun 11 – Autumn Lights &Tea Afternoon/Evening TourAdult £29.50 Senior/Child £29.00 inc. High Tea(Haddock & Chips, Dessert and Tea/Coffee).Enjoy a meal at a local inn before spending the eveningin Matlock Bath to see the annual illuminations that stillfeature the parade of decorated and illuminated boats.

1 Tue 13 – Windsor CastleB Adult £34.50 Senior £33.00 Child £28.00 inc. adm.

Visit the oldest and largest occupiedcastle in the world, whose history

spans almost 100 years.The magnificent StateApartments are full oftreasures from theRoyal Collection and aspecial exhibition, thisyear, marks the500th anniversary ofKing Henry VIII, whois buried in St.George’s Chapel.(‘Fare only’ availableon this tour if youwould like toshop/sightsee

independently –Windsor is an excellent

shopping centre).

1a Thur 15 – Cliff Richard &The Shadows atSheffield Arena£90 pp inc. Zone A tieredseating ticket.

4d Thur 15 – Billy ElliottB lunch tour –

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6a Fri 16 – Explore Beverley!All fares £35 inc. morning coffee,lunch and guided tour.Once one of the most important provincial towns inmedieval England, Beverley is now a charming markettown with cobbled streets, quaint teashops, boutiques,craft and antique shops – all nestling beneath theshadow of the magnificent Minster. You’ll learn allabout this Gothic masterpiece and the town’s historyon our informative, guided walking tour, which takesplace before lunch (included) at the Lairgate Hotel.We also include morning coffee at a popular, localgarden centre and free time for you to explore onyour own. Highly recommended by customers whobooked this tour last year.

1b Sat 17 – Disney on Ice at the NIAAdult £38.00 Senior/Child £37.50inc. 1st level seatsThis year’s show is ‘PrincessWishes’. Watch the wishes ofyour favourite Disneyprincesses come true as theshow tells the story of Ariel,Cinderella, Jasmine, Belle, SnowWhite, Mulan and Aurora, withspecial guest star, Tinker Bell!Early booking recommended.

1b Sun 18 – Cotswolds ‘Autumn Charm’ Scenic TourAdult £25.00 Senior/Child £24.50Another opportunity to ‘Enjoy England’ during theseason of ‘mellow mists and fruitfulness’ when leavescan be seen every shade of green or gold that you canthink of! We call into two lovely towns – Cirencesterand Stow-on-the-Wold – as we make our way throughthe picture-postcard countryside.

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BEAT THE CREDIT CRUNCH!Look out for our Special Offers, our greatLeisure Day deals and our new FamilyTicket (buy 3 seats and get the 4th FREE).

OCTOBER

4d Sun 18 – Kew GardensB Adult £33.50 Senior £31.00 Child £21.50 inc. adm.

Garden lovers will enjoy Kew Gardens’ wonderfulautumn colours and the autumn-flowering crocuses,colchicums and hardy cyclamen at these much-lovedgardens.

1b Tue 20 – Moreton-in-Marsh & Evesham Country ParkAdult £22.50 Senior/Child £22.00Wander round the stalls at Moreton’s popular marketbefore calling at Evesham Country Park, with its superbgarden centre, food store andother outlets.

4c Wed 21 – Oxford forshopping orsightseeingAdult £21.00Senior/Child £20.50Oxford, ‘The City ofDreaming Spires’, isfamous the world overfor its University andplace in history. The towncentre is dominated by thebeautiful college buildings and alsohas some great shops. Don’t miss the Bodleian Libraryand Britain’s oldest public museum, the Ashmolean.

1a Thur 22 – Ashbourne Market & Bakewell,in DerbyshireSpecial offer – all fares only£20 ppVisit the typicallypicturesque, Derbyshiretown of Ashbourne onmarket day, where you’llfind old-fashioned teashops and bakeries, plusbuildings and alleyways thatdate back to the 13th century.Later, be sure to bring home one ofthe famous Bakewell Puddings from Bakewell.NB This tour will also pick up from Oakham so that ourRutland customers can join us today!

1a Sun 25 – North Yorkshire MoorsAutumn Colours TourAdult £28.00 Senior/Child £27.50Sit back and enjoy the lovelyautumnal scenery – aswell as the refreshingsea air atScarborough – onour last tour ofthe year to thelovely NorthYorkshireMoors, whichcalls into thepopular markettown ofHelmsley beforewe thread our waythrough the NationalPark.

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4c Sun 25 – Disney on Ice at the NIAAdult £38.00 Senior/Child £37.50 inc. 1st level seats.This year’s show is ‘Princess Wishes’. Early bookingrecommended.

4d Mon 26 – Half term special to ‘Maritime Greenwich’H Adult £22.00 Senior £21.50

Special child fare of only £15!Greenwich has something to suit all ages, including astroll by the river or through the Park, a boat trip on theThames or a visit to the free-to-enter National MaritimeMuseum, where you’ll find a special exhibition all aboutthe search, by some of Britain’s most famous explorers,for the North-West Passage, the sea route in the ArcticOcean which connects the North Atlantic with the NorthPacific Ocean.

4a Tue 27 – Half term special toWarwick & Cadbury WorldAdult/Senior £33.50Special child fare of only£25 inc. adm.Our visit to the historictown of Warwick isfollowed by a funafternoon tour of the‘Cadbury WorldExperience’, at Bournville.NB This tour will also pick upfrom Uppingham so that ourRutland customers can join ustoday!

1 Tue 27 – Derek’s Day Tour to La Coupole,H nr. St. Omer inc. Lunch

All fares £59 pp inc. adm and set 3 course lunch.Join our drivers, Derek & Ken, for afascinating visit to La Coupole, agigantic underground bunker thatwas used to store, prepare andlaunch the dreaded V2 rocketsand which is now afascinating museum that tellsof many aspects of the war.Of special interest, this year,is an exhibition tocommemorate the 90thanniversary of the ending ofWWI. Lunch at a local restaurantis included to enhance your day.NB Passports required.

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4d Thur 29 – OurB popular London

‘Museum’ SpecialAdult £22.00Senior £20.00Special child fareonly £15!We’ll set down inSouth Kensington, closeto the Science, V&A andNatural History Museums (don’tmiss the brand new Darwin Centre, which includes ajourney into an 8-storey high cocoon where visitors candiscover some of the 20 million plants and insects that itprotects – we recommend you pre-book a free timedticket for this great new feature). Shoppers will also findthis departure convenient for Harrods & Harvey Nicks!.

4 Fri 30 – Harrogate & ‘A Taste ofAutumn’ at the RHS HarlowCarr GardensAdult £30.00Senior £28.00Child £22.00Take lunch in one ofHarrogate’s cafés orteashops and thenspend the afternoonat these beautifulRHS gardens, winnerof a BBC Gardeners'World readers' choiceaward. You’ll find beautifulautumn colour and bulbsthroughout the garden and, today, you can also discoverwhat to do with your autumn harvest, with cookerydemonstrations, fruit pressings and advice on storingand preserving.Book a ‘fare only’ at £24.50 (Senior/Child £22.00) ifyou’re an RHS member or if you prefer to spend theday exploring the lovely spa town of Harrogate.

1a Fri 30 – Manchester United Museum & Stadium TourAdult £35.00Senior £32.50Extra special childfare only £25inc. adm.Live everyschoolchild’sdream andwalk outon thepitch atone of theworld’s mostfamousstadiums! Youreally don’t haveto be a football fanto enjoy this fascinatingguided tour behind the scenes atthe ‘Theatre of Dreams’!

4a Wed 28 – A Day in CoventryAdult £20.00 Senior/Child Only £15 £STRETCHERSpend a day shopping and sightseeing in the city foreverassociated with Lady Godiva.There’s a great selectionof shops (includingIKEA’s first city centrestore – 7 floors ofretail therapy!),some wonderfulmedievalbuildings in SponStreet and theglorious 20thcentury Cathedral,rising above the starkruins of the medievalbuilding destroyed in 1940. For children and enthusiasts,the Motor Museum is a must. It has the world's largestcollection of British vehicles, from penny farthings toE-type Jaguars, and it’s FREE!NB This tour will also pick up from Uppingham so thatour Rutland customers can join us today!

3a Wed 28 – Half term special to Butlins at SkegnessAdult £22.00 Senior/Child £17.50 inc. adm.Treat the children to a day at Butlins and enjoy all theresort facilities which include over 50 free activities andthe great entertainment that Butlins is famous for.Splash about in Waterworld, visit the funfair, take partat the sports courts or watch live entertainment in theSkyline Pavilion. Younger children can meet some oftheir favourite characters.Book our super value £STRETCHER ‘fare only’ to spendthe day in Skegness at just £15 for adults and only £10for seniors and children.

1 Thur 29 – Shopping at either Lakeside orH Bluewater – your choice on the day

Adult £22.00 Senior/Child £20.00Why not start your Christmas shopping (before the rush)at one of these two fine shopping malls?

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1a Sat 31 – Blackpool’sWorld FamousIlluminationsAdult £35.00Senior/Child£34.50Enjoy the thrillsof the famousPleasure Beach,take a stroll alongthe prom, hop ona tram or visit thefamous Tower Ballroombefore rejoining our coachfor a drive along the Prom to seethe ‘greatest free show on earth’!NB Late return.

NOVEMBER3a Sun 1 – ‘Roll Back the Years’ Autumn Lunch Tour

All fares £29.00 pp inc. 2 course set lunch (Roast Beef &Dessert) and an afternoon concert entitled ‘Songs That WonThe War!’ at the charming, privately-owned Burtey FenCollection at Pinchbeck.Sit back and listen to songs of the 1940’s and a medleyof wartime hits played on the Compton Organ (sing-along-sheets will be provided) will round off thisconvivial afternoon. Book early for this tour.

4d Sun 1 – The Brighton Veteran & Vintage Car Rally!H Take advantage of our

special ‘vintage fare’of just £24 pp(Senior/Child£23.50) – thesame price aswhen we lastfeatured thistour inNovember2006!We aim tofollow the carsas they maketheir way intoBrighton and thenenjoy a closer look at the‘old crocks’ as they line up on the sea-front!

1a Wed 4 – Christmas shopping atthe Westfield Centre, DerbyAdult £21.00 Senior/Child £20.00This super, shopping centre features everything fromcutting edge fashion to scrumptiousfood and with more than175 stores (includingDebenhams), you’ll need toplan your day with care!NB This tour will also pickup from Oakham so thatour Rutland customers canjoin us today!

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4d Wed 4 – A Day at theB British Museum inc.

the ‘Moctezuma –Aztec Ruler’ExhibitionAll fares £40 pp inc.guided tour and adm.Join one of City &Village Tours’ expertguides for a fascinatinghighlights tour of the ‘treasuresof the British Museum’ and also seethis major new exhibition exploring the Azteccivilisation.

1b Fri 6 – Lichfield Cathedral &The National Memorial ArboretumAll fares £29.50 pp inc. guided tour of the cathedral andsimple lunch (jacket potato, cake, tea/coffee).As Remembrance Sunday approaches, we pay a specialcommemorative visit to the National MemorialArboretum, home to the Armed Forces Memorial, onour way to the lovely city of Lichfield where, after lunchin the Visitor Study Centre, we’ve included a guidedtour of the city’s stunning medieval cathedral. At theend of your visit, there will be a short time for you tolook round the town before we head for home.

4c Sun 8 – Crafts for Christmas &Hobbycrafts shows at the NECAdult £26.50 Senior £25.00Child £17.50 inc. adm.With over 200 craftspeople andartists, you’re sure to be able tofind gifts for those hard-to-buy forfriends and family! Look out, too, forthe tempting array of fine foods in thespecialist food aisle.‘Fare only’ available if you are visitinganother show, e.g. Cake Show, Music Live.

3b Sun 8 – Thursford Christmas Carol Concert£53 per person inc. de luxe seating at this evening’sperformance. NB No children under 8 allowed.

1 Tue 10 – Brick LaneH Music Hall Show & Tea

All fares £40 pp inc. show andafternoon tea.‘There’ll Always Be AnEngland’, with a special 1940’smusic hall and all the greatsongs from the war years! Beentertained by top music hall andvariety acts at the home of BritishMusic Hall! You’ll be seated at tablesin a cabaret-style arrangement in this Grade II listedbuilding and afternoon tea will be served to you duringthe interval. Our customers really enjoyed our last visitto Brick Lane!

1 Wed 11 – ‘The Alan Titchmarsh Show’ TV RecordingB All fares £22.50 pp. NB Sorry, no children under 16.

Watch Alan and his celebrity guests live in the BBCWhite City studio at a recording of his popularafternoon show.

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1 Wed 11 – Christmas shopping atB London’s Westfield Centre

All fares £22.50 pp

4d Thur 12 – RPO Requiem, St. Paul’s CathedralB All fares £45 pp inc. 2nd price ticket.

Enjoy an evening of the world’s best-loved choral andorchestral music, conducted by John Rutter, in themagnificent setting of St. Paul’s Cathedral. Theprogramme will include ‘The Lark Ascending’, Barber’s‘Adagio for Strings’ and Rutter’s ‘Requiem’.

4b Thur 12 – Christmas at ChatsworthAdult £29.50 Senior £28.00 Child £25.00 inc. adm.See one of Britain’s finest stately homes decorated forChristmas. Also includes a short visit to the famousChatsworth Farm Shop – it’s never too early to book forthis ever popular tour!

3b Fri 13 – Thursford Christmas Carol Concert£51 pp inc. raised seating at this evening’s performance.NB No children under 8 allowed.

5b Sun 15 – Thursford Christmas Carol Concert£53 pp inc. de luxe seating at this evening’s performance.NB No children under 8 allowed.

1a Sun 15 – ‘Scroggling the Holly’ in Haworth!Adult £25.00 Senior/Child £24.50Join the villagers at the official start of the Christmas

Festive Season in the Bronte villageof Haworth, as bands and

Morris Men lead aprocession of childrenup the cobbled MainStreet to thecrowning of theHolly Queen on thechurch steps,before she unlocksthe church gates toinvite the spirit ofChristmas intoHaworth. FatherChristmas then arrivesbringing with him Glad

Tidings and ChristmasCheer to all!

4d Tue 17 – The Phantom Lunch Tour – see page 13

5b Wed 18 – Thursford Christmas Carol Concert£51 pp inc. raised seating at this evening’s performance.NB No children under 8 allowed.

1b Wed 18 – ‘Christmas at Blenheim Palace’Adult £32.50 Senior £31.50Child £27.50 inc. adm.See this magnificentstately hometransformed into awinter wonderland!Also calls at thepicturesque, markettown ofWoodstock.

1a Thur 19 – TheKnitting & StitchingShow at HarrogateAdult £33.00 Senior£32.50 Child £28.00 inc. adm.

4 Fri 20 – Christmas Shopping, Christmas Markets &Christmas Lights in LeedsAdult £22.00 Senior/Child £20.00You’ll find a little piece of Germany at the annual‘Christkindlmarkt’ in Leeds, one of the largest and mostestablished traditional German markets in the UK.There’s a great range of unique gift ideas and specialistGerman delicacies at the market and the town centre isa shopper’s paradise. The ‘Leeds Lights’ is the UK'slargest winter illuminations festival and this magnificentdisplay will put the finishing touch on your day! .

1b Sat 21 – The Festive Gift Fair at the NECAdult £24.00 Senior £23.50 Child £20.00 inc. adm.Get into the spirit of Christmas in this ‘Aladdin’s Cave’of presents! There will be over 300 stands withthousands of unusual gifts and crafts, festive food anddrink, Christmas decorations and lots more!Fare only available for visitors to other shows, e.g.the Supreme Cat Show, Model Railway Exhibition,Memorabilia.

1 Sun 22 – ChristmasH shopping at the

famousBluewaterShoppingCentre inKentAdult £22.00Senior/Child£20.00In the 10 yearssince it opened,Bluewater hasbecome the destinationof choice for discerningshoppers! With over 330 stores and more than 50restaurants and cafés on offer, it boasts an eclectic mixof global brands, flagship and concept stores andexclusive one-offs.

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4d Sun 22 – Christmas shopping at London’s WestfieldB Centre at White City

Adult £20.00 Senior/Child £19.50With a distinctive mix of designer and high street labels,Westfield London offers the ultimate shoppingexperience. Under one stunning roof, there are morethan 265 shops from over 15 countries – plus 16 brandsthat have never been seen in the UK before. The Villagearea is a must-shop for all luxury lovers, featuringpremium brands, from the world’s leading fashionhouses, hot designers and chic boutiques.No wonder it took 13 million man-hours to build!

4d Tue 24 – Christmas shopping in Windsor,B inc. the Windsor Farm Shop

Adult £20.00 Senior/Child £19.50The ‘royal’ town of Windsor is probably best known forits Castle (which, of course, you could visit today) butWindsor and Eton are also a shopper's paradise wherehigh street retailers, designer labels, antiques shops anddepartment stores sit alongside quaint, specialist andsouvenir shops. On our way, we stop off at the FarmShop, where you’ll find a range of products from theRoyal Farms and small local specialist suppliers.

1b Tue 24 – Warner Christmas Lunch Tour,Littlecote HouseAll fares £39.00 pp inc. welcome drink, 3 course ChristmasLunch and entertainment.Join our ChristmasLunch tour to oneof Warner’sfinest, countryhouse styleproperties.(If you’venever beenon one ofour Warnerholidays, it’sthe perfectopportunity tosee everything thatwould be on offer ifyou book our 5 day tour toLittlecote in February!)

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4d Wed 25 – City & Village Guided Tour of London –B ‘From Barrow Boys to Bankers’!

All fares £32.00 ppinc. guided tour.This great, new tour goesfrom rags to riches with amorning tour aroundSpitalfields andWhitechapel, followed byan afternoon in theSquare Mile that includesa visit to the fascinatingBank of England Museum.You’ll also see some of thebest-preserved early Georgianhouses in the country inSpitalfields, a soup kitchen,Hawksmoor’s Christ Church, the sites of some of theinfamous Ripper murders and the Brick Lane Mosque(formerly a Huguenot chapel and a synagogue).

1a Wed 25 – Christmas shopping atMeadowhall, SheffieldAdult £22.00 Senior/Child £20.00With 280 stores – fromindependents tointernationals –Meadowhall has beenthe place to shop inSouth Yorkshire, eversince it opened in 1990on the site of a formersteelworks! There’severything here, fromlittle black dresses to bluesuede shoes, from gizmos togadgets and a whole lot morebesides, including a great selectionof cafés and restaurants for that all-important morningcoffee, lunch and afternoon tea!

1b Thur 26 – Christmas in Cheltenham!Adult £25.00 Senior/Child £22.50Cheltenham Christmas Market takes place on theelegant Promenade, a conservation area of outstandingnational importance. You’ll find traditional, decoratedchalets offering a wide range of unique, festive craftsand gifts, as well as an impressive range of stylish shopsand restaurants.

4d Fri 27 – Bury St. EdmundsH Christmas Fayre

Adult £19.00Senior/Child £17.50The historic centre ofthis delightfulmarket town willbe transformedinto a traditionalChristmas market,with colourfulstalls selling localproduce and crafts.

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DECEMBER1b Tue 1 – Market Harborough

& Christmas atRockingham CastleAll fares £25 ppinc. adm. and acream tea.This morning inMarketHarborough(with theadded bonus ofmarket day)you’ll find asurprisinglypleasant selection ofshops and a choice ofhotels, pubs and cafés forlunch. Then, at Rockingham Castle, you’ll be whiskedback to Christmas 1849 with costumed staff getting theCastle ready for the family’s Christmas celebrations!Under the Butler’s direction, the table is laid, the silver ispolished and the candles are lit, whilst the kitchen is ahive of activity! Enjoy the tales of days gone by and seethe Castle decorated in Grand Victorian style as youwander round. You’ll find gifts galore in the Shop andwe’ve included a Cream Tea in the Castle restaurant toround off this delightful day. (An early sell-out last year).

1a Thur 3 – Shopping and sightseeing in NottinghamAdult £15.00 Senior/Child £12.50 £STRETCHER

4d Thur 3 – Calendar Girls or War Horse – see page 13.

3b Fri 4 – ‘Norfolk Christmas Trees, Shopping & Lights’Adult £20.00 Senior/Child £17.50 £STRETCHERSpend time in Fakenham, where the parish church willbe holding its annual Christmas Tree Festival, with 80beautifully decorated trees. (Entry is free but visitors areasked to bring a bag of coins to place at the charity treeof your choice). In the afternoon, we move on to thedelightful, Georgian town of Holt. There are some lovelyshops here and the town is renowned for its prettyChristmas lights.

2a Sat 5 – Lincoln Christmas MarketAdult £18.00 Senior/Child £17.50The Cathedral and Castle createan atmospheric backdrop tothis hugely popular event,with over 300 stalls and streetentertainment. You’ll findfresh local produce in the‘Lincolnshire Larder’ and giftsand treats on sale will includeunusual presents from Lincoln’sGerman twin town of Neustadt.

4d Sun 6 – Rochester’s Dickensian ChristmasH Adult £23.00 Senior/Child £21.00

The townsfolk of Rochester dress up in Dickensiancostume to create the festive spirit of Christmas pastduring this popular annual event, with carol singers, bellringers, street theatre, children's shows – and lots more.

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1b Sat 28 – Christmas shopping at Birmingham’sFrankfurt MarketAdult £20.00 Senior/Child £19.50Said to be to the largest authentic German marketoutside of Germany and Austria! Over 90 stalls bring atruly festive atmosphere to the city centre, sellinghandmade toys, Christmas decorations, beautifuljewellery and craft goods. Take time to enjoy a warmingglass of Glühwein and look out for the deliciousgingerbread!

4a Sun 29 – BBC Good Food Show at the NEC.Adult £38.00 Senior/Child £36.00 inc. adm.

Tickle your taste buds with a visit to thispopular food and drink extravaganza!With special show offers, Christmasshopping and live demonstrationsfrom top chefs, it’s the ultimate‘foodie’ day out. Price includes aseat for a demonstration by JamesMartin. Please book early if youwant to see the CelebrityDemonstration!Fare only available if you prefer to

visit other events, e.g. Golf Show,Motorcycle Show.

1b Sun 29 – BirminghamTattoo at the NIAAdult £38.50 Senior£35.00 Child £34.00inc. top price tickets.Now in its 21st year,this 3-hourspectacular featuresa wealth of militarybands, display teams,dancers and a total ofover 1000 performers – it’s awonderful show that the whole family can enjoy!

3b Mon 30 – Thursford Christmas Carol Concert£53 pp inc. raised centre seating at this evening’sperformance. NB No children under 8 allowed.

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4d Sun 6 – Christmas shopping at Bluewater in KentH Adult £22.00 Senior/Child £20.00

1a Sun 6 – Melton Mowbray Victorian Christmas FayreAdult £15.00 Senior/Child Only £10 £STRETCHERWith street entertainment, costumedcharacters, festive food and drink,and lots of high quality stalls, thislocal event is well worth a visit.Pick up a tasty pork pie or Stiltoncheese and be sure to visit theChristmas Tree Festival in St.Mary’s Church and the CribFestival in Sage Cross Church.

1b Sun 6 – Clothes Show Live at the NEC –the ultimate ‘Girls’ Day Out’!All fares £45 pp to include admission ticket and a reservedseat for one of the Fashion Theatre shows.Fare only also available if you are visiting anothershow, e.g. The Motorcycle Show.

1 Tue 8 – ‘Loose Women’ at London TV studiosB All fares £25 pp. NB Under 16’s not allowed.

Fare only also available today – set down point onSouth Bank.

4d Tue 8 – Christmas shopping at Milton KeynesB Adult £20.00 Senior/Child £17.50

You’re sure to find lots of great gifts at one of the UK’slargest shopping centres!

1a Wed 9 – Christmas Lunch CruiseAll fares £39.00 pp inc. 2 courseChristmas Lunch and tea/coffee,entertainment and a gift from you-know-who!Enjoy the festive atmosphere onboard the ‘Trent Lady’ during our2½ hr cruise from Nottingham.NB This tour will also pick up fromOakham so that our Rutland customerscan join us today!

4d Wed 9 – Oliver – see page 13

5b Thur 10 – Christmas shopping in NorwichSpecial Christmas £STRETCHER only £20 ppNorwich is a unique shopping destination with its largepedestrian areas, all the leading department stores,quirky, independent shops, 6 day open-air market andspacious modern shopping malls.There are dozens of independent shops; Jarrold hasbeen named UK Independent Department Store of theYear twice and the Norwich Lanes and Timberhill offerindividual fashion and lifestyle shopping, against abackground of narrow alleys and beautiful historicbuildings. Elm Hill, Norwich’s most famous medievalcobbled street, combines beautifully preserved timberframed houses with shops selling everything fromantiques to teddy bears!

1a Fri 11 – Downtown & Boundary Millshop,near GranthamAdult £10.00 Senior/Child only £7.50 £STRETCHERTake advantage of our special £STRETCHER fare to pickup a bargain!LDLD

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1 Sat 12 – Christmas in GreenwichH Adult £22.00 Senior/Child £20.00

You’ll find a great choice of speciality gifts at thecovered market and unique, independent shops at thisWorld Heritage Site. For Christmas, there’ll be a specialChristmas Market, with arts and crafts, collectors’ itemsand food stalls and, of course, you can also visit all theusual attractions, like the National Maritime Museumand the Fan Museum.

4d Sat 12 – The RPO’s annual ChristmasB Celebration concert

All fares £39inc. Rear Arena ticket.John Rutter will once againconduct a blend offamiliar choral andorchestral favourites atthis popular afternoonevent at London’s RoyalAlbert Hall.

1b Sun 13 – Christmas atBlist’s Hill, IronbridgeAdult £29.50 Senior £29.00Child £27.00 inc. adm.During this special Christmas weekend, visitors can stepback in time to watch the ladies of the town busilypreparing seasonal goodies, listen to the townsfolkreciting festive stories or take note as they reveal thesecrets of their old family recipes. And, of course,everyone will be able to come together to join in thecarol singing around the Blists Hill Christmas tree. It’ssure to be just the ticket to put you in the festive spirit!

4 Sun 13 – Skipton’s Yuletide Festival &Christmas MarketAdult £27.50 Senior/Child only £25 £STRETCHERSkipton's famous Market will be in full flow – runningthe full length of the High Street, named as ‘Best Streetin the UK’ for 2009! Together with the market, therewill be a full range of entertainment in the Town Centrethroughout the day, both in the main High Street Arenaand at themed locations across the Town. The whole ofSkipton will have a real Christmas feel!

1a Sun 13 – York’s ‘Festival of Angels’Adult £24.00 Senior £23.50 Child £20.00Experience a winter wonderland of ice sculptures, snow,stalls and food and drink at this delightful winterfestival. The ‘Parade of Angels’ walks through the citycentre during the festival and all children, big or small,are invited to join (with or without angel wings!).A sell-out in previous years!

1a Tue 15 – Shaw’s Christmas Tea TourAll fares only £17.50 pp inc. Christmas Afternoon Tea.Join our special ‘Christmas Tea’ tour that calls first atMelton Mowbray (on market day) – you can pick upyour Christmas Stilton and a delicious pork pie – beforewe continue to nearby Gates Garden Centre with itsexcellent array of gifts and festive decorations, where aspecial tea of turkey sandwiches and mince pies willround off the day!NB This tour will also pick up from Oakham so that ourRutland customers can join us today!

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1b Sun 20 – City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra‘Festive Favourites’ at the Birmingham Symphony HallAll fares £45 pp inc. Rear Circle ticket.Join the CBSO for its traditional Christmas concert,hosted by a British treasure – the broadcaster, novelistand gardener Alan Titchmarsh. The CBSO and itsmassed choirs provide the perfect way to get into thefestive spirit – the celebrations are overflowing withChristmas music and lots of your favourite carols for allto sing – and the icing on the cake will be Alan sharinga selection of Christmas stories and readings from hisseasonal anthology ‘Fill My Stocking’. Please book early!

4c Sun 20 – ‘The Way We Were Christmas Special Show’at Wicksteed ParkAll fares £35 ppinc. 2 course set lunch, show and cream tea!Wicksteed’s Christmas show features a host of top artistesand is excellent value for a great pre-Christmas treat!

4b Wed 16 – Derbyshire Christmas Lunch &Shopping TourAll fares only £35 pp inc. 3 course set lunch (soup, roastturkey and sticky toffee pudding).Spend a couple of hours finishing off those last few bitsof Christmas shopping at the Peak Village OutletShopping Centre in Derbyshire – but not until after youhave enjoyed a delicious 3 course lunch at the nearbyMaynard Arms in Grindleford – a 2AA Rosetteestablishment. Includes a free glass of wine with yourmeal, with our compliments of the season!NB This tour will also pick up from Oakham so that ourRutland customers can join us today!

4d Sat 19 – Lakeside Shopping Centre, ThurrockH Special £STRETCHER fare only £15 pp!!!

A supersaver fare for those who like to leave theirChristmas shopping until the last minute to takeadvantage of the pre-Christmas sales!

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1a Sat 30 Jan – Strictly Come Dancing, Sheffield ArenaAll fares £67 pp

4d Wed 10 Feb – Van Gogh at London’s Royal AcademyB Adult £30.00 Senior £29.50 Child £24.00 inc. adm.

The focus of this landmark exhibition will be the artist’sremarkable correspondence. Over 35 original letters,rarely exhibited to the public due to their fragility, will beon display, together with around 65 paintings and 30drawings that express the principal themes to be foundwithin the correspondence. The first major Van Goghexhibition in London for over 40 years, this will be aunique opportunity to gain an insight into the complexmind of the artist.

1 Sun 28 Feb – Cinderella on IceB at the Royal Albert Hall

£75.00 inc. Stalls seat or £63.00 inc. Front Upper Circle seat.The world-famous Imperial Ice Stars, who have woninternational critical acclaim are set to thrill audienceswith a stunning new interpretation of Cinderella on Icewithin the magical setting of the Royal Albert Hall.A 25-strong cast of World, European and NationalChampionship skaters will dazzle and enthrall you withtheir daring and graceful feats in a breathtaking displayof world-class skating performed on a specially-createdfrozen stage. The sophisticated production boastsopulent costumes, magnificent projected scenery andstunning visual effects, including fire, rain and flying –but only for a limited number of performances, soplease book early to avoid disappointment.

4d Sat 2 Jan – The Nutcracker Ballet at theB London Coliseum

£72.00 pp to include a top price theatre ticket or £54 pp toinclude a third price ticket in the Front Upper Circle.The English National Ballet’s magical production of‘The Nutcracker’ makes a perfect end-of-Christmastreat for all the family! Afternoon performance.

1 Sun 3 Jan – London ‘Christmas Lights & Sights’B Spectacular

Adult £40.00 Senior £40.00 Child only £35inc. guided tour and London Eye.Our annual ‘Christmas finale’ includes free time inCovent Garden, followed by an ‘entertaining’ ‘City &Village’ guided tour of the capital’s sights and delights,all rounded off by an early evening flight on theLondon Eye.

1 Tue 19 Jan – Christmas Pantomime &H Tea at Brick Lane Music Hall

All fares £45 pp inc. show and afternoon tea.Where better than a traditional British music hall toenjoy one of our great festive traditions? Please bookearly for a hugely entertaining afternoon with ‘RobinHood & The Babes in the Wood’!

4b Wed 27 Jan – Strictly Come Dancing,Nottingham ArenaAll fares £60 ppDon’t leave it too late to get a ticket for this hugelypopular show!

ADVANCE BOOKINGS NOW BEING TAKEN FOR

DECEMBER

See page 13 for our superb day tours to top valueLondon shows, with departures from October to February

from just £47.50 pp!

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TOP LONDON SHOWS FROM ONLY£47.50 PP INC. TRAVEL AND SHOW TICKET!

All tours pick-up inBuckden, on request

4d Wed 16 SeptOliver at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane£75 pp inc. top price tickets or £60 pp inc. second pricetickets for the afternoon performance.

1 Wed 23 SeptOliver at the Theatre Royal Drury LaneAll fares £75 pp inc. top price tickets for the eveningperformance.

4d Thur 15 OctThe Billy Elliot Lunch TourAdult/Child £69.50 Seniors ONLY £59.50inc. lunch & show.Enjoy a 3 course carvery-style, pre-show lunch at anearby restaurant followed by a matinee performanceof this wonderful musical, at the Victoria PalaceTheatre (top price show ticket). Excellent value forSenior Citizens!

1 Tue 3 NovJersey Boys at London’s Prince Edward Theatre£59.50 pp inc. top price ticket for this afternoon’s show.Special senior citizen price of only £49.50 pp!

1 Sat 14 Nov‘Sister Act’ at the London PalladiumAll fares £59.50 pp inc. top price tickets for thisafternoon’s show.Book now for these excellently priced tickets for thisdivine, new, musical comedy, from the producers ofHairspray.

4d Tue 17 NovThe Phantom Lunch Tour!Adult/Child £59.50 Seniors only £55 inc. lunch and show.Enjoy a set 3-course lunch (soup, fish & chips anddessert) and a top price ticket for this afternoon’sperformance at Her Majesty’s Theatre. Excellent value!

4d Thur 3 Dec‘Calendar Girls’ at the Noel Coward Theatre, London£59 pp inc. top price theatre ticket.See this quirky, poignant, funny and hugely popular play,based on the film of the same name.

4d Thur 3 Dec‘War Horse’ at the New London Theatre, London£55 pp inc. top price theatre ticket.See this highly-acclaimed, award-winning production, setagainst the backdrop of the First World War, telling anexciting tale of bravery and the extraordinary bondbetween a young recruit and his horse.

4d Wed 9 DecOliver at the Theatre Royal Drury LaneNow only £59 pp inc. top price tickets for the afternoonperformance of one of the all-time great musicals.Must book and pay by 1st November latest for this price!

4d Tue 5 JanJersey Boys at London’s Prince Edward Theatre£59.50 pp inc. top price ticket for this afternoon’s show.Special senior citizen price of only £49.50 pp!One of the best shows in town, telling the story ofFrankie Valli and the Four Seasons - a group of workingclass boys from the wrong side of the tracks whobecame a huge success – just like this production! Greatstage set and even better music – Oh What A Night!!!

4d Sat 9 JanA choice of 2 top West End shows!Les Miserables at the Queens Theatre at just £49.50 pp

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Wicked at the Apollo Victoria at £59.50 ppBoth include top price tickets for the afternoon performances.

1 Sun 10 JanHairspray at the Shaftesbury Theatre, LondonOnly £49.50 pp inc. top price ticket for the afternoonperformance.Superb value for one of London’s best-sellingmusical comedies!

4d Sat 23 Jan‘Sister Act’ at the London PalladiumAll fares £59.50 pp inc. top price tickets for thisafternoon’s show.

1 Thur 28 JanLegally Blonde at London’s Savoy TheatreAll fares £59 pp inc. top price theatre ticket.Based on the film of the same name, this great, newmusical comedy is sure to be a ‘feel-good’ show.

1 Wed 3 FebThe Lion King at London’s Lyceum TheatreAdult/Child £59.50 Seniors only £47.50inc. top price ticket.This lovely show, with an amazing stage set andwonderful, colourful costumes, continues to delightaudiences of all ages. Today’s trip offers unbeatable value– especially for our ‘young-at-heart’ customers!

1 Fri 5 FebDirty Dancing at London’s Aldwych Theatre£59.50 pp inc. a top price ticket for the afternoonperformance of this hugely popular musical.NB Take advantage of our Early Bird Discountand pay just £49.50 pp if you book before28th September!

4d Fri 12 FebMamma Mia! at the Prince of Wales Theatre£59.50 pp inc. top price tickets for the 5.00 pm performance.

4d Wed 17 FebWe Will Rock You at London’s Dominion TheatreOnly £49.50 pp inc. top price ticket for the afternoon show.Great value and a great opportunity to treat the childrenduring half term week!

4d Thur 25 FebLegally Blonde at London’s Savoy TheatreAll fares £59 pp inc. top price theatre ticket.

SHOPPING OR SIGHTSEEING –Ask for a ‘Fare Only’ deal on any of these dates!

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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

� We reserve the right to withdraw an excursion due to lack ofsupport. This rarely happens and cancellation would not usuallybe made later than one week before departure. In such casesyour fare would be refunded in full and this would be the limitof our liability.

� All special offers are subject to the firm’s rules and conditions thatare currently in force and all day excursions are operated subject toour standard terms and conditions of carriage, a copy of which isavailable from our office.We must reserve the right to pass on anyincreases in costs that are outside our control, e.g., VAT.

� It is always our intention to operate an excursion in accordancewith the published itinerary but we must reserve the right tocancel or amend any excursion, should circumstances make thisnecessary, either prior to or during an outing. We cannot acceptliability for changes made necessary by events or actions bypersons beyond our control.

� All arrangements made for meals, visits, theatre, etc., and for theuse of road vehicles, trains, or any other means of conveyanceoperated by persons or bodies other than ourselves, are made byus as agents for and on behalf of our passengers and on theexpress conditions that we will not be responsible for any loss,damage, injury, delays or inconvenience caused to or sustainedby passengers other than by the negligence of the Firm and itsemployees who are under the direct control of the Firm. Anyterms and conditions imposed by such other contractors throughthe Firm shall be binding on the passengers as if they haddirectly contracted such services.

� Special Care For The Disabled: Some excursions involve longjourneys and lengthy walking and some visitor attractions mayhave steps and no lifts. We always make a special effort to helpdisabled customers to travel on our tours and if you tell us aboutyour disability when you book, it will help us to help you. Ourdrivers will be happy to provide general assistance to passengersbut will not be expected to provide assistance that extends tothe bodily lifting and carrying of any passengers, nor to act ascarers for customers during the tour. Two front seats are reservedfor a Registered Disabled passenger and their companion oneach tour. We are happy to transport wheelchairs and scooters,at your own risk, and we cannot be held responsible for anydamage to them but, due to Health & Safety legislation, youmust be able to load and unload, assemble and dismantle yourown scooters (into no more than five pieces) and each piecemust weigh less than 40 lbs.

� In order to comply with Health & Safety Regulations, anycustomer proposing to board the coach with items other thannormal hand luggage or suitcases, must obtain authorisationfrom the Firm at the time of booking. We reserve the right torefuse permission to board if we consider a passenger has anyitems or equipment that will be detrimental to the health andsafety of our staff and/or other customers. Our drivers are notpermitted to take any action that may put their health, safety,welfare or the legal requirements for a break in duty at risk.

� Mobile phones: If you must use a mobile whilst on the coachthen please keep your conversation as quiet and as brief aspossible to avoid distracting your driver and to minimise anydisturbance to other passengers.

� Complaints: If you have a complaint during a tour, pleaseinform our driver in the first instance and he/she will do his/herbest to assist you. If you wish to make further representation onyour return, please write to us within 21 days after the date oftravel. We regret we cannot deal with any complaints receivedlater than this time.

� Coach Seating: Seat numbers are usually allocated in order ofbooking but two front seats are held for ‘Registered Disabled’passengers. We reserve the right to alter seating arrangementswhere necessary and please note that you may not smoke whilston board. All passengers must wear a seat belt where oneis available.

� Coach Tickets: You will need to give your ticket to the driverwhen you board. Admission tickets for shows, concerts, etc. willnormally be given to you by the driver during the journey.

� Child Fares: Usually apply from age 3 to age 16, but age limitsvary on some tours. We do not allow children under 16 to travelwithout an adult. Children under 3 can usually travel free if theydo not require a seat on the coach.

� Meeting Friends: We always try to park in a convenient, centrallocation but it is not always possible and sometimesarrangements have to be amended on the day. We suggest youplan to meet at a suitable well-known landmark or café, orexchange mobile phone numbers!

� Departure Times: During your journey, your driver will giveinstructions regarding the time of departure from each stop.Please make sure you note these details carefully as the driver willhave to leave without you if you are late, to avoid inconvenienceto the other passengers. In this event, the firm will not be liablefor any costs you incur.

� Travelling Abroad: Passports will be required for any excursionsto Europe and we advise non EC citizens to check with theappropriate Embassies regarding any additional visa requirements.Due to weight restrictions, there will be limits to the amount ofgoods you can bring home and our drivers will advise you ofthese limits on the date of travel. Passengers are recommended tobe in possession of a European Health Insurance Card. We reservethe right to change the method of cross Channel travel at anytime.

� Your Health: We recommend you consult your doctor beforeundertaking a coach journey of more than 3 hours if you haveever had DVT or pulmonary embolism; a family history of clottingconditions; an inherited tendency to clot; cancer, or treatment forcancer in the past; undergone major surgery in the last 3 months;had hip or knee replacement within the last 3 months; eversuffered from a stroke, heart or lung disease.

� Pets: We do not allow any animals to be carried on our coachesother than guide and hearing dogs.

� Cancellations: If you need to cancel your booking, you will needto telephone first and you must then return your ticket(s) to us forany refund due. Cancellations can only be accepted duringoffice hours and charges are determined from the time that theFirm receives written notification of the cancellation. We chargea fee to cover administration and other costs and the followingscale of charges will apply:

Up to 48 hours before departure 20% of total paidLess than 48 hours before departure 50% of total paidLess than 24 hours before departure No refund

� Please note: No refund will be given for any meal, theatreticket, admission charges etc. which are included in the ticketprice and are not recoverable by us. On most tours, if yourcancellation is made more than four weeks before departure, youmay be able to change your booking to another day tour onpayment of a transfer fee of £1.50pp. You are also welcome topass your ticket to a friend but it is a good idea to let us knowof the change.

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ROUTE NUMBERS

A SHAW’S DAY TOUR STARTS NEAR YOU!Please check your route number from the list below!

If your preferred tour is not on your route, we can offer limited free parking facilities at ourgarage in Maxey, but please remember that you park at your own risk.

FOR BOOKINGS TELEPHONE 01778 342224

* For customers in Stanground, we offer an additional set-down point opposite theFenman on Whittlesey Road on routes 1, 2 and 3, although we cannot pick-up here.

Please request in advance when making your reservation.

Maxey – Deeping (Bridge Foot/Leisure Centre) –Northborough – Glinton – Werrington (Centre) –Paston – Walton – Bretton (Centre) – Westwood(Halcyon) – Taverners Road – Dogsthorpe Road –

Dogsthorpe (Comet/Central Ave/Eastern Ave/NewarkAve) – Eastfield Road – Key Theatre – Stanground* –

Orton (Bushfield)

As Route 1 but also calling at Stamford Bus Station

As Route 1 but also calling at Oundle Market Place

As Route 1 but in reverse order

As Route 2 plus: Langtoft – Baston – Thurlby –Northorpe – Bourne (Elsea Park/Bus Station)

Maxey – Deeping (Bridge Foot/Leisure Centre) –Northborough – Glinton – Werrington (Centre) –Paston – Walton – Westwood (Hampton Court) –Bretton (Centre/South Bretton) – Orton (OundleRoad/Bushfield) – Stanground* – Key Theatre –Eastfield Road – Dogsthorpe (Central Ave/Eastern

Ave/Welland Rd) – Eye

As Route 3 plus: Crowland – Spalding (Bus Station)

As Route 3 plus: Thorney

Maxey – Deeping (Bridge Foot/Bell Pub/Cross/LeisureCentre/Godsey Lane/Towngate) – Langtoft – Baston –

Thurlby – Northorpe – Bourne (Elsea Park/BusStation/West St) – Toft – Carlby – Essendine – Ryhall –Stamford (Ryhall Rd/East St/Bus Station/Danish Invader)

ROUTE 4

ROUTE 3b

ROUTE 3a

ROUTE 3

ROUTE 2a

ROUTE 2

ROUTE 1b

ROUTE 1a

ROUTE 1As Route 4 plus: Tinwell – Ketton – South Luffenham –

Morcott – Uppingham

As Route 4 plus: Empingham – Whitwell – Oakham

As Route 4 plus: Easton-on-the-Hill – Collyweston

As Route 4 plus: Peterborough Extra Services

Maxey – West Deeping – Tallington – Uffington –Stamford (Bus Station/East St/Ryhall Rd) –Ryhall – Essendine – Carlby – Toft –

Bourne (West St/Bus Station/Elsea Park) – Northorpe –Thurlby – Baston – Langtoft –

Deeping (Towngate/Godsey Lane/Leisure Centre)

As Route 5 plus: Northborough – Glinton –Peakirk – Newborough – Thorney

As Route 5 plus: Deeping St Nicholas –Spalding (Bus Station)

Maxey – Deeping (Bridge Foot/Bell Pub/Cross/LeisureCentre/Godsey Lane/Towngate) – West Deeping –Tallington – Uffington – Stamford (Bus Station/EastSt/Ryhall Rd) – Ryhall – Essendine – Carlby – Toft –

Bourne (West St/Bus Station)

As Route 6 plus: Morton

ROUTE 4a

ROUTE 4c

ROUTE 4b

ROUTE 6a

ROUTE 6

ROUTE 5b

ROUTE 5a

ROUTE 5

ROUTE 4d

Some tours can also pick up at Huntingdon (outsideDunelm Millshop in Ermine Street) or at Buckden (outsidethe Lion Hotel in the High Street) – look for an (H) or (B)

by the route code.

FOR BOOKINGS ring 01778 342224

BOOK DIRECT:Either call into our office or phone us on 01778 342224.Make an instant booking, at no extra cost, with your Visaor Mastercard or we can hold the reservation for five daysuntil we receive your cheque (payable to E. Shaw & Son).

Our office is open from 9.00 am – 5.30 pm Monday to Friday(except Bank Holidays) & from 9.00 am – 12.00 pm onSaturdays. We don’t have space to print full details of ourtour itineraries in our leaflet but please do not hesitate to askour reservations staff for further details before you book.

BOOKING YOUR SHAW’S DAY TOUR IS SO EASY!

GIFT VOUCHERSSolve that difficult presentproblem! Our personalised giftvouchers make an idealpresent for Christmas,birthdays, anniversaries,retirements, or just to say thank-you– available from our office in values of £1, £5 and £10.And don’t forget that many of our day trips (and holidays) makeexcellent presents too!

COACH HIRETravel in safety andcomfort with Shaw’s!We have a large fleet of standardand executive style coaches (22-53seats) available for hire. For a freequote for coach hire anywhere inthe UK or Europe ring 01778 342224,fax 01778 380378 or e-mailenquiries@shawscoaches.co.uk.Tailor made tours and free booking service fortheatre tickets, meals, hotels, etc for groups.You’ll find the experts in our Coach Hire Departmentare always happy to help!

JOIN OUR MAILING LISTBy having your name and address included on our mailing list,you can receive copies of our day tour programmes andholiday brochures automatically. If you are not currently on ourlist, just let us know and we will be pleased to include you inall future mailings.

WATERSIDE GARDEN CENTRE COACH TRIPSWe are providing the transport for an exciting newprogramme of exclusive day tours operated by WatersideGarden Centre. For further details, call 01778 560000 or visittheir website at www.watersidegardencentre.co.uk.

TALK & SLIDE SHOWDo you belong to a local group looking for a speaker forone of your meetings? Our tour driver, Les Staniforth andone of his colleagues, would be pleased to present a free,illustrated talk about our holiday and day tour programmeat any mutually convenient time during January andFebruary to any group of 15 or more!NOW BOOKING FOR 2010!

MOTORHOME HOLIDAYSOur fully self-contained Benimar 6000LD 7-berthMotorhome, with a mains hook-up is available for hire.Facilities include cooker, hob, grill, fridge/freezer, gascentral heating, cassette toilet and shower room, CDsound system (TV/DVD can be arranged at extra cost),cab air-con, 4 bike rack, tow bar and bags of storage.

Please call us on 01778 342224 for further detailsand availability.

BOOK AT YOUR LOCALTRAVEL AGENT:Bourne Deeping Travel

Huntingdon Huntingdon & District Travel Shop,Premier Travel

Kettering Midlands Co-op

Long Sutton Travelcare

March Deeping Travel

Market Deeping Deeping Travel

Oakham Midlands Co-op Travel,Meadows World Travel

Oundle Tourist Information Centre

Peterborough Travelcare (Westgate House),Tourist Information Centre(Minster Precincts),Travel Information Centre,(Queensgate Bus Station)

Ramsey Mazarron Travel

St. Ives Premier Travel

St. Neots Co-op Travelcare

Spalding Westgate Travel, Co-op Holiday Shop

Stamford Tourist Information Centre,Stamford Travel (at New College)Stamford Independent Travel

Uppingham Freeway Travel

49 High Street, Maxey, Peterborough PE6 9EFFax: 01778 380378

e-mail: enquiries@shawscoaches.co.ukwww.shawscoaches.co.uk

FOR BOOKINGS RING 01778 342224