All Day Excursions
Once aboard one of our luxury coaches, you can relax and enjoy one of our fantastic days out.
The day is yours, whether you wish to hit the shops or explore the city. Image Credit Adam Gasson
Take in the wonderful sights on a drive through The North Downs
Founded in 1753, the British Museum’s remarkable collection spans over two million years of human history. Enjoy a unique comparison of the treasures of world cultures under one roof, centred around the magnificent Great Court. Photo: British Museum © Visit London
Join our coach to London allowing you free time to explore the city at your leisure.
Enjoy a leisurely afternoon as we take you on our mystery drive.
A scenic drive through the Cotswolds with stops in the area.
For more than 75 years, Mail Rail was a vital artery in Britain’s communication network, hidden from view.
An excursion to Brighton with its beach, pier and excellent shopping.
Enjoy a fish and chip lunch as we travel on the historic steam locomotives.
The traditional, colourful and lively 40th anniversary of Rochester Sweeps Festival featuring Morris sides and folk groups from all over the UK. Image Rochester Festival ©Medway Council
Enjoy a leisurely drive through the delightful New Forest stopping for lunch in Lyndhurst. Here you can wander along the High Street or visit the New Forest Visitor Centre. In the afternoon we make a stop at Redcliffe Garden Centre where we enjoy a delicious cream tea.
Today's excursion takes us through the beautiful, and sometimes rugged, countryside of North Devon, taking in Exmoor, to the picturesque villages of Lynton & Lynmouth.
A great day out exploring the Isle of Wight including a two course carvery lunch.
Spend some time in the beautiful seaside town of Weymouth before traveling to Lyme Regis in West Dorset, a medieval Port was a medieval port which became a seaside resort in the 18th Century thanks to its excellent sandy beach and small harbour.
The history at Hampton Court Palace spans over 500 years from Henry VIII to George II and has magnificent apartments to see and beautiful gardens.
The Bovington Tank Museum is the foremost collection of armoured vehicles in the United Kingdom. With almost 300 vehicles on exhibition from 26 countries it is the most wide-ranging collection of tanks and armoured vehicles in the world, and includes one of two working examples of a German Tiger I tank in the world and a British World War I Mark I — the world's oldest surviving combat tank. This is a great day out for all the family!
Home to over 250 rescued and endangered apes and monkeys. This is a great day out for the whole family. © Monkey World
Marwell Zoo is set in 100 acres of landscaped Hampshire woodlands and is home to hundreds of different animals - including penguins, zebra, rhino, tigers, hippos and the wonderful meerkats.
The cathedral city of Winchester is well worth a visit whether your interest lies with museums or shopping.
Join us for a great day of shopping or an enjoyable venture around the city of Wells.
Join us as we go behind the scenes of the Harry Potter set on this Warner Bros Studio Tour.
Bath is renowned for its fabulous Georgian architecture, the spectacular Roman Baths, abbey and museums. Pulteney Bridge, a replica medieval construction, spans the River Avon and is next to an impressive weir.
This marvellous festival of flowers includes a magnicent 90 ft carpet of flowers which fills the central aisle of Arundel Cathedral. Image: ® Flickrôçômarkbridge300
A palace of secret stories and public lives, Kensington Palace, situated in beautiful parkland in the centre of London, was designed as a royal residence for William III & Mary II by Sir Christopher Wren. More recently, it has been the official residence to Princess Margaret, Diana Princess of Wales, and is currently home to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. The recently renovated visitor routes reveal the surprising stories of many of the palace’s inhabitants over the centuries.
Explore the world’s most famous botanic garden and discover breath taking landscapes, glasshouses full of rare and beautiful plants, historic buildings, botanical art galleries and the soaring treetop walkway.
Join us on a leisurely Horse-drawn Barge trip along the Kennet & Avon Canal.
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Blenehim Palace Flower Show will feature over 150 floral and garden exhibitors.
We will take you straight to the heart of this cultural city. With so much to see and do you might struggle to fit it all into one day.
Scenic drive through the Cotswolds and visit to Lavender Farm
Come with us to delight in this years spectacular flower show. © 2013 The Press Association
The Pommery Dorset Seafood Festival takes place once again around Weymouth’s famous historic harbour-side.
Enjoy a great day out to Cheltenham with Solent Coaches.
During the thrilling 75 hour flying display visitors will get to see fast jets, giant transporters, historic aircraft and much, much more. There will be a chance to meet the crews, get close to the aircraft and enjoy a feast of first class entertainment including the Techno Zone, an interactive showcase designed especially for youngsters, the Vintage Village, Aerodrome and the Adrenalin Zone.
Once Britain's best kept secret, the true story of Bletchley Park is more incredible than fiction.
Set sail with us on a perilous swashbucklin’ adventure to Pirate Shores at the LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort.
Enjoy a day out in the town of Windsor for sightseeing and shopping.
Abbotsbury Swannery is the only place in the world where you are able to walk through the heart of a colony of nesting Mute Swans.
The Imperial War Museum London is the world’s leading museum of war.
Visit Buckingham Palace State Rooms and enjoy a special display. Image: © The Royal Collection 2019, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
Birdworld is one of the largest bird parks in the country in over 25 acres. Image courtesy of ®FlickrChris.P
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Enjoy a day that includes both the Safari Park and House and Grounds.
The charming seaside town nestles at the foot of the Purbeck Hills and has long been a popular spot for a leisurely day out.
Join us as we head off on a scenic drive to beautiful Arundel. We spend the day in Arundel, a town which combines one thousand years of history with independent shops, art galleries, restaurants, cafes and some great attractions such as the cathedral and castle.
The show covers all aspects of quality stitch craft including cross stitch, embroidery, quilting and much more.
'Its impossible to imagine a prettier spot...." said Queen Victoria when first visiting Osborne House.
"The award-winning Airbourne celebrates 28 years of airshow excellence in 2021. Attracting huge crowds, Eastbourne's International Airshow boasts a 2 mile flying display line along Eastbourne seafront."
The D-Day Story is the only museum in the UK dedicated to the Allied Invasion in June 1944. It tells the unique personal stories behind this epic event.
A City rich in maritime history, with many shopping opportunities.
We will drop-off outside the Natural History Museum from which you'll also be able to visit the Science and Victoria & Albert Museums, all with free admission (some exhibitions may charge).
A fabulous day to spend at your leisure in the picturesque St Peter Port, Guernsey's capital.
After a stop in Sidmouth we continue on to the Donkey Sanctuary.
Explore the setting for the TV drama 'Downton Abbey' and the home of the Earl and Countess of Carnarvon.
As summer reaches its peak and turns to autumn the gardens at Pashley, on the border of Sussex and Kent, are ablaze with colour, provided by hundreds of dazzling dahlias. The dahlias will be at their best from mid-August to mid-September.
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The floral extravaganza will feature a variety of specialist nurseries and tradestands, with top quality plants and garden goodies. Image ©RHS. Credit Line RHS, Tim Sandall
Trago Newton Abbot is located in 110 acres, amidst the lovely south Devon countryside, with views over towards Dartmoor. A stone’s throw from the A38 between Exeter and Plymouth it is perfectly located for customers to take advantage of its unique discount shopping and leisure facilities. Consisting of over 250,000 square feet of retail space, it offers over 180,000 products, across 38 departments at unbeatable everyday lowest prices!
Oxford is known as the 'City of 'Dreaming Spires' colleges, hidden cobbled streets and waterways. Oxford has many attractions ranging from ancient to modern. Visit one of the many historic buildings or museums or why not spend the day shopping. There are also many places to eat and drink so you can spend the day at your leisure.
Enjoy two great historic attractions in one single day out.
Come along to Bletchley Park and have yourself a fabulous time at another of their forty’s weekends!
The Annual Knitting & Stitching show at Alexanger Palace.
Serial killers, forensics, gangsters, prisoners, poisoners and more!
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Experience a full day out with more than 1,100 years of jaw-dropping history, magic, myth and adventure at Warwick Castle!
Discover the stories behind the engineering, the people, the architecture and the city that built Tower Bridge.
This World Heritage Site spans over 900 years of Royal history and is the only place that you can view the magnificent Crown Jewels as well as visit the Bloody Tower and much more. Image: © Historic Royal Palaces
STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway is housed in a beautifully restored Grade II railway building in the heart of the former Swindon railway works.
A day of shopping at Swindons Designer Outlet. Image credit © Visit England Visit Wiltshire Chris Lock
All aboard as we journey on the Gloucestershire & Warwickshire Steam Railway.
An annual Somerset tradition dating back over 160 year. Watch as masquerades from a range of carnival groups parade through the Isle of Avalon. It is one of the biggest and most spectacular illuminated parades of its kind in Europe and supports many local charities and organisations.
Soak up the traditional festive atmosphere at what has rapidly become one of the biggest seasonal markets.
Warner Brothers Studio Tour London provides a thrilling new opportunity to explore the magic of the world-renowned Harry Potter film series - the most successful of all time.
We head to Chichester where you can spend the day at leisure browsing the many shops, or grab a bite to eat in one of the several restaurants and cafes.
A full day trip to this wonderful Georgian City to sample the atmosphere of the delightful Christmas Market. A popular destination for Christmas shopping.
With its winding, cobbled streets woven around a pattern of narrow canals lined with ancient buildings, Bruges is a beautifully preserved medieval gem. Explore the 'Venice of the North' by horse drawn carriage or canal boat, or stroll the streets and squares looking for chocolate, lace and beer.
Returning with a brand new theme to light up Longleat once more, the Festival of Light brings hundreds of illuminated features to create a glowing wonderland
This leading Victorian-themed street market is the perfect way to begin your seasonal preparations and celebrations.
You'll find all kinds of inspiring, tasteful and beautiful gifts to please even the most discerning of shoppers at the Winchester Christmas Market.
If you like shopping, whether you are buying for yourself or someone special, Exeter has the shops to satisfy everybody’s taste. The main shopping centre of Exeter is extensively pedestrianised. If time allows a visit to the Cathedral is recommended.
We head to London for a day of shopping or sightseeing!
The perfect day out for all the family in the magical atmosphere of London.
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Look out for the natural Christmas decorations around the garden, from holly wreaths to carpets of ivy. © RHS Joanna Kossak
