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Weds 6 March ROUTE AWeds 20 March ROUTE BST ALBANSThere are numerous places to eat and a wide choice of shops in St Albans. A vibrant street market with more than 100 stalls, and the Abbey Church with medieval wall paintings.

£29.50 Adults/Seniors

Weds 6 March ROUTE BWeds 20 March ROUTE AWOODBRIDGEON MARKET DAYThis delightful riverside market town has a multitude of independent stores and waterside cafes.


Thurs 14 March ROUTE AFri 15 March ROUTE BBLUEWATER or LAKESIDETake your pick as we head for these two massive retail outlets either side of the Dartford crossing.


Mon 25 March ROUTE ATues 26 March ROUTE BBLETCHLEY PARKThe Enigma cipher machines are undoubtedly the highlight of Bletchley where codebreakers are believed to have shortened the Second World War by two years. See the mini-cinema and an outstanding Winston Churchill collection. Look inside the ornate Victorian mansion that was headquarters tointelligence staff during the war.


Tues 2 April ROUTE AWeds 3 April ROUTE BBLICKLING HALLYou will find plenty to see and do at Blickling Hall, a beautiful country estate where you can join a garden tour, pop in to the RAF museum, explore the house itself and satisfy your appetite in Hobart’s, Blickling Hall’s restaurant.

£40.00 Adults/SeniorsNT members £26.00

Thurs 11 April ROUTE AFri 12 April ROUTE BRHS WISLEY GARDENSThese delightful gardens are a must for all enthusiasts. Wisley is home to some of the largest plant collections anywhere in the globe.

Adults £38.50 Seniors £37.50RHS members £26.00

ROUTE A PICK UPS (Great Cornard - Witham)ROUTE B PICK UPS (Holland-on-Sea - Colchester)See inside back cover for details.

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Weds 17 April ROUTE AThurs 18 April ROUTE BOXFORD and/or BICESTER SHOPPING VILLAGEThe coach will be dropping off in Oxford itself for those wishing to explore the city and then the coach will continue to Bicester Shopping Village. During the early afternoon the coach will collect those who chose to stay in Oxford and then take them to Bicester where they will have a little time to shop before we return home.


Weds 8 May ROUTE AThurs 9 May ROUTE BBLUEBELL RAILWAYAll steam enthusiasts will love this trip to Sheffield Park Station. After time to explore the station and locomotive sheds we board a steam train for a journey to and from East Grinstead, during whicha cheese ploughman’s lunch will be served.


Sat 11 May ROUTE ASun 12 May ROUTE BLUNCH AT CHATEAU CLERYWe head to France to enjoy lunch in the heart of the green hills of Boulogne at Chateau Clery. Afterwards there will be time to explore the gardens before we reboard the coach for a coastal trip via Boulogne and Wissant as we return homewards, owing to the fact that on 11th May we will travel via Eurotunnel and 12th May by ferry.


Sun 19 MayROUTE A & ROUTE BEAST ANGLIANRAILWAY MUSEUMwith cream tea and sandwiches

We head to this working museum at Chappel to enjoy a ‘Steamy Vintage Encounter’ when, as well as having the opportunity to ride on the trains, we will enjoy an afternoon tea in a reserved carriage.


Thurs 23 May ROUTE AFri 24 May ROUTE BQUEEN VICTORIA EXHIBITION & AFTERNOON TEA AT KENSINGTON PALACELearn about the monarch’s extraordinary life in her own words at this fabulous exhibition. Afterwardswe enjoy afternoon tea at Double Tree Hilton.


Weds 29 May ROUTE AThurs 30 May ROUTE BORWELL LADY CRUISEwith sandwiches

We return to enjoy another cruise along theRiver Orwell from Ipswich to Harwich and back.This superb three-and-a-half-hour cruise hasa commentary, sandwiches, cakes, and tea/coffee included.



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Sun 9 JuneROUTE A & ROUTE BFAIRHAVEN WOODLANDAND WATER GARDENS & BROADS TRIPWe take a pleasant drive to this stunning setting in Norfolk which is renowned for its candelabra primulas which should be out when we arrive. Included in the price is a 30-minute cruise on Fairhaven’s private broad.

£43.00 Adults £42.50 Seniors


Thurs 13 June ROUTE AFri 14 June ROUTE BSOUTHEND-ON-SEAThe longest pier in the world, award-winning gardens, a great beach and a fine, largely pedestrianised shopping centre await youat Southend.


Sat 22 June ROUTE ASun 23 June ROUTE BPENSTHORPE NATURERESERVESet in Norfolk’s Wensum Valley, this award-winning nature park features a mix of meandering nature trails and woodland walks, beautiful gardens and truly spectacular wildlife. Pensthorpe became nationally famous after being a regular base forBBC TV’s Springwatch programme.


Thurs 26 June ROUTE AFri 27 June ROUTE BCAMBRIDGEA chance to spend a day in this fine city with its historic buildings and fine shops and four huge shopping centres.


Thurs 4 July ROUTE AFri 5 July ROUTE BRHS HAMPTON COURT PALACE GARDEN FESTIVALThe famous Flower Show has, this year, evolved to become a Garden Festival with workshops, music, gardens and competitions as well as flowers.


Thurs 11 July ROUTE AFri 12 July ROUTE BCROMER PIERSEASIDE SPECIALTraditional family fun at this marvellous variety show at the Pavilion Theatre at the end of Cromer Pier. We’ll drop you off in Cromer with time to get something to eat prior to the show.


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Weds 17 July ROUTE AThurs 18 July ROUTE BDUNWICH FISH & CHIPSand LOWESTOFTAfter a delicious fish and chip lunch at Flora Tearooms on Dunwich beach we head to theseaside town of Lowestoft where you will havetime to wander along the promenade or take astroll around the town itself.


Weds 24 July ROUTE AThurs 25 July ROUTE BSHERINGHAM or CROMERJust a 10-minute drive apart, choose between these delightful Victorian seaside resorts on the Norfolk coast that are waiting to welcome you.


Fri 26 JulyROUTE A & ROUTE BGREASE THE MUSICAL at the Cliffs Pavilion, Southend (matinee performance)

We go back in time as Danny and Sandy’s teenage love story is told through a series of famous rock ’n’ roll hits. This feel-good musical will have you dancing in the aisles!


Sat 17 August ROUTE A & ROUTE BTHE FLYING PROMSAT SHUTTLEWORTHWe travel to the Old Warden Aerodrome near Biggleswade for The Flying Proms which will see vintage aircraft displaying to the 50-piece National Symphony Orchestra, closing around 10pm with a spectacular fireworks display. You will also have the opportunity to explore the collection of vintage aircraft, cars, motorcycles and farming machinery.


Mon 12 August ROUTE ATues 13 August ROUTE BHUNSTANTONThis beautiful Victorian seaside resort in north Norfolk has a lively shopping area, spectacular cliffs, a beachfront fairground and a Sealife Centre.


Mon 19 August ROUTE ATues 20 August ROUTE BWALBERSWICK & THORPENESSThe beautiful village of Walberswick is protected as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. There are tearooms and local pubs. Then we head for the quirky seaside resort of Thorpeness where a wealthy eccentric created a remarkable fantasy village.



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Weds 28 August ROUTE AThurs 29 August ROUTE BGODINTON HOUSE &GARDENS with cream tea

We take a lunchtime stop at Dobbies Garden World in Ashford, Kent before moving on to Godinton House which is an ancient estate in a magnificent parkwith thrilling formal gardens. Following a guidedtour of the house a cream tea will be served.


Tues 1 October ROUTE AWeds 2 October ROUTE BCADBURY WORLDWe travel to Birmingham to see how this famous chocolate was introduced into Europe. There are tasting sessions and the world’s largestCadbury shop.


Mon 2 September ROUTE ATues 3 September ROUTE BBANHAM ZOOGet in touch with nature at this marvellous zoo in Norfolk. Great for the kids in school holidays!

£39.00 Adults £38.00 Seniors£30.00 Children

Fri 13 September ROUTE ASat 14 September ROUTE BSOUTHWOLDWith its multi-coloured beach huts and itsever-popular pier, Southwold is always apopular destination.


Mon 7 October ROUTE ATues 8 October ROUTE BCALL THE MIDWIFE LOCATION TOURat The Historic Dockyard, Chatham

There is plenty to see and explore at the dockyard, including a warship and submarine. The dockyard is also the setting of the popular BBC TV series Call the Midwife and our trip includes a guided tour of the set from the series.


Sat 12 October ROUTE ASat 19 October ROUTE BBEAULIEU PALACE, ABBEY & MOTOR MUSEUMWe drive to the New Forest to visit this magnificent palace, its abbey and gardens. Then we move on to the National Motor Museum which houses more than 250 vehicles.

£54.00 Adults/Seniors £45.00 Children


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Tues 22 October ROUTE AWeds 23 October ROUTE BINGATESTONE HALLwith cream tea

This 16th-century mansion substantially retainsits original Tudor form complete with two secretpriests’ hiding places. After a guided tour acream tea will be served.


Thurs 31 October ROUTE AFri 1 November ROUTE BELY, CROMWELL’S HOUSE& CITY GHOST TOUREly is a truly delightful city with a splendid cathedral and is also home to Oliver Cromwell’s equally splendid house which we will visit for a guided tour followed by tea and cakes. Afterwards, a spooky guided ghost tour of the city at dusk is a fun way to end a lovely day. Are you brave enough tocome along?


Mon 11 November ROUTE ATues 12 November ROUTE BAYLESBURYAylesbury has a trove of history and culture on offer. Wander around the streets of the old town where Georgian, Tudor and Jacobean buildings lead to St Mary’s Church. For those who enjoy some shopping Aylesbury also boasts two shopping centres, Friars Square and Hale Leys, which are both under cover.

£24.00 *Adults £23.00 Seniors£20.00 Children * Prices held

Weds 27 November ROUTE AThurs 28 November ROUTE BVINCENT’S JINGLEBELL CHRISTMAS AT BRICK LANE MUSIC HALLwith three-course Christmas lunch

Christmas celebrations start here with athree-course Christmas dinner served bycandlelight and dancing.

£69.50 Adults/Seniors£20.00 non-refundable deposit on booking

Thurs 28 November ROUTE AFri 29 November ROUTE BCHRISTMAS SHOPPING AT WESTFIELD SHOPPING CENTREThis is a massive shopping complex at Stratford, East London, with around 350 undercover storesto browse, offering you plenty of choice.



Weds 4 December ROUTE AThurs 5 December ROUTE BCHRISTMAS SHOPPINGIN NORWICHWith its huge market and a vast array of shops and shopping complexes, Norwich is ideal to catch up with your last-minute shopping.


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Sat 7 December ROUTE ASun 8 December ROUTE BROCHESTER DICKENSIAN CHRISTMAS FAYREPacked with stalls, Rochester becomes a feast of Victorian delights. With lamp-lit parades, carols to be sung, a visit from Father Christmas and guaranteed snowfall framed by Rochester’s cathedral and castle. You will also see some familiar fabled characters from Dickens’ stories.


Thurs 12 December ROUTE BWeds 18 December ROUTE BTHURSFORD CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR Matinee performance

The three-hour performance delivers an extravaganza of non-stop singing, dancing, music, humour and variety. This fast-moving celebration of the festive season features an eclectic mix of both seasonal and year-round favourites, with famous and much-loved chart toppers being sung alongside traditional carols. Centre raised seating forall performances.


Tues 10 December ROUTE AThurs 19 December ROUTE ATHURSFORD CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR Matinee performance

The three-hour performance delivers an extravaganza of non-stop singing, dancing, music, humour and variety. This fast-moving celebration of the festive season features an eclectic mix of both seasonal and year-round favourites, with famous and much-loved chart toppers being sung alongside traditional carols. Centre raised seating for all performances.


Sat 21 December - Sun 22 DecemberTHURSFORD CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAREvening performance with overnight stay at KNIGHTS HILL HOTEL & SPA

Enjoy the ultimate seasonal experience at Thursford. Since its debut in 1977 the Christmas Spectacular has become the largest Christmas show extravaganza in the UK. Enjoy the three-hour show which has more than 100 performers. You will enjoy carols, dazzling dancers, beautiful costumes and outstanding music. Centre raised seating for all performances. This one-night break includes overnight accommodation at the Best Western Knights Hill Hotel and Spa at Kings Lynn which is situated in 11 acres of its own grounds. Facilities include indoor swimming pool, pub and a spa facility.

£175.00pp Sharing £195.00pp Single£50.00 non-refundable deposit on booking


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Sat 6 April - Sun 7 April LONDON / THE POSTAL MUSEUM / HOLIDAY INN, KENSINGTON

After spending some free time to explore the capital we check in at the Holiday Inn, Kensington Forum for our overnight stay. After breakfast you will be transferred by coach to the London Postal Museum which offers a fascinating insight into the hidden world of our postal history. See world firsts, including a whole sheet of Penny Blacks, the world’s first adhesive postage stamp, and the quirky postbuses used to deliver the mail to remote and rural areas, and experience a 15-minute immersive underground exploration of the miniature trains that ran under the streets of London.

£130.00pp Sharing Single supplement £45.00pp

Mon 5 May - Fri 9 MayTORQUAYTHE ENGLISH RIVIERA

We head to the seaside resort of Torquay in Devon for a four-night stay at the Howden Court Hotel. The beaches known as Babbacombe and Cliffside Oddicombe have earned this part of the coast the nickname of The English Riviera. Close to the town centre lies the town’s harbour and marina. Torre Abbey nearby is a monastery founded in 1196. There are many art galleries, extensive gardens, and many shops and cafes. During our stay there will also be excursions to Brixham, Dartmouth, Totnes and Buckfast Abbey.

£315.00 SharingNo Single supplement

Mon 27 May - Weds 29 May AGATHA CHRISTIE’SSECRET HARROGATE TOUR

Enjoy a short break in Agatha Christie’s Secret Harrogate staying at the Old Swan Hotel which goes back 200 years to the crime-writing Agatha Christie who famously disappeared from this hotel for 11 days in 1926. Excursions included are a visit to Harlow Carr RHS Gardens, afternoon tea at the famous Betty’s Tea Rooms, Harewood House and Gardens and a ride on the Embsay & Bolton Railway.

£280.00pp SharingSingle supplement £25.00


Sun 4 August - Mon 5 AugustOXFORD TEA AND PORRIDGE!

Take your place for Porridge and Tea or maybe just afternoon tea at the Malmaison in Oxford. This boutique hotel is housed in the former prison, which was active until 1998. Gone are the days of meagre portions for prisoners as visitors get a sizeable spread at this sitting with smoked salmon and cream cheese and much more. Following your afternoon tea you will visit the adjoining Oxford Castle with a costumed guide to unravel not only secrets from the original prison wing but delving deeper into bygone years in Oxford. Hotel base for this tour is the Jurys Inn in Oxford which has recently been refurbished and offers a high standard for all its guests.


Sun 28 July - Tues 30 JulyGOING DUTCH . . .ROTTERDAM & AMSTERDAM

We travel by ferry from Dover to Dunkirk before making our way to the wonderful city of Rotterdam where we will find our accommodation on the famous SS Rotterdam, a four-star floating hotel. The next day we will visit Amsterdam, home of Anne Frank’s House, the Rijksmuseum and, of course, its multitude of beautiful canals and waterways.After a second night on the SS Rotterdam, wehave some free time in Rotterdam before making our way home.


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Sun 24 November - Mon 25 NovemberBIRMINGHAM INTERNATIONAL TATTOOExperience the pomp and pageantry of Britain’s biggest indoor tattoo which has been delighting audiences for more than 25 years. Our overnight accommodation is at the four-star Copthorne Hotel in Birmingham which overlooks Centenary Square in a lively area of central Birmingham. Facilities include a fitness centre, bar, lounge and an Asian restaurant.

£165.00pp SharingSingle supplement £30.00pp

Weds 18 September - Tues 24 SeptemberCELTIC CONNECTIONSThis four-star six-night tour takes in England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Southern Ireland and the homeward journey through Wales. Our first day takes us to the traditional Scottish Marine Hotel in Troon which boasts a fitness suite, swimming pool and spa, plus tea and coffee making facilities where we will spend two nights. On Day Two we will board a ferry to the Isle of Arran, known as ‘Scotland in Miniature’ where we will visit Brodick Castle and gardens. The following day we take the ferry to Ireland where we will be staying for three nights at the Stormont Hotel in Belfast. Here, we will visit the Ulster Folk & Transport Museum. We take the Antrim Road, through the Glens and on to the famous Giants Causeway. The next day sees us taking in a Blue Badge guided city tour of Belfast in the morning, followed by free time before we head off to the Titanic visitor centre in the afternoon. On Day Six we drive to Dublin for a city tour with local guide and free time to explore. We will stay overnight at the four-star Talbot Hotel in the city before returning home via ferry to Holyhead and through Wales.(At this time photographic ID will be required.)£795.00pp Based on 2 sharingSingle supplement £155.00

Sun 22 September - Sat 28 September AUSTRIAN LAKES& MOUNTAINSSOUND OF MUSIC COUNTRY

Executive travel to France via ferry with an overnight stop at the Mercure Hotel Forbach. In Austria we stay at the Hotel Tirolerhof in St Georgen im Attergau from where we will enjoy excursions including a train ride to the northern part of the spectacular Lake Attersee for a boat trip followed by free time to explore or relax at the hotel. We will also visit Salzburg, known as The Sound of Music City and is also the birthplace of Mozart; Mondsee, whose church was the setting for the wedding scene in The Sound of Music; Bad Ischl, home to emperors and composers; and World Heritage Site Hallstatt, which is the prettiest of all the villages in the area.

£615.00pp Based on 2 sharingSingle supplement £95.00

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Route AGreat Cornard Head Lane Bus Stop (Opposite Rugby Road)Great Cornard Highbury Way Centre Bus Stop (Opposite Beech Road)Great Cornard Kings Hill, opposite Standard WaySudbury Bus Station, Hamilton RoadBulmer Bus Shelter, Ryes LaneHalstead Sudbury Road junction Portway CourtHalstead Trinity Street Bus Stop (adjacent to the park)Halstead Mount Hill Bus Stop junction Whitehorse AvenueBocking Four Releet CrossroadsBraintree Braintree Bus Park, Manor StreetWitham Railway Station Bus StopWitham Old Post Office, Newland StreetWitham Bus Stop opposite Bridge Hospital

Route BHolland-on-Sea Roaring Donkey PHClacton-on-Sea Railway Station – Bus Stop (Outside main entrance)Clacton-on-Sea Fire Station, St John’s RoadSt Osyth Clacton Road Bus Stop (Opposite Longfields)Thorrington Bus Stop opposite Post OfficeBrightlingsea Bus Stop at Church Road/Maltings Road junctionBrightlingsea Bus Stop outside Tesco Store, Victoria PlaceBrightlingsea Station Road Bus Stop (Outside old Police Station)Thorrington Cross Bus Stop outside Car WashAlresford Bus Stop at Coach Road CornerWivenhoe Bus Stop opposite The Co-op, The AvenueWivenhoe Bus Stop opposite The Flag PHColchester Bus Station Bus Stop, Stanwell Street (Behind Gala Bingo)Colchester Bus Stop opposite Valentines Drive, Ipswich RoadColchester Bus Stop by shopping parade, St John’s Estate (Opposite St Monance Way)Colchester Highwoods Community Centre Bus Stop, Highwoods Square

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All seats must be pre-booked and are sold on a first-come, first-served basis. Early booking is recommended to guarantee your seats.

Monies are to be paid in full at time of booking. Payment is by debit/credit card or cheque. Cheques to be made payable to ‘Klarners Tours’. If payment is made by cheque, seats will be provisionally booked until the cheque has cleared. Cheques must be received within five working days of the booking or the seats will be released.

We will make every effort to carry out the itineraries as described, but cannot be held responsible for any changes made by the destination venue. We do reserve the right to cancel any excursion or alter routes, timings or stopping places without prior notice. Subject to passenger numbers, we reserve the right to send a lower seat capacity luxury vehicle which could result in a change of your seat number.

Prices shown do not include meals, admission fees etc unless otherwise stated.

Smoking, vaping and hot food are not permitted on the coaches at any time. Seat Belts must be worn. The use of mobile phones should be restricted to calls of an urgent nature and should remain on silent so as not to disturb fellow passengers.

Passengers are requested to adhere to the departure times given by the driver in order to comply with regulations governing driver’s hours. No refunds will be given to anyone arriving late and therefore missing the coach.

Journey times to destinations are given as estimations only and cannot be guaranteed due to traffic restrictions, delays, breakdowns etc. The company will not be held liable for loss or inconvenience caused by breakdown, other delay or any other cause.

The company will not accept liability for any damage to or loss of property belonging to any passenger left in a vehicle.

Valid passports are essential for all continental excursions. Citizens of non-EU countries should ensure they have the necessary documentation to enter all countries being visited.

We reserve the right to refuse to accept passengers (either outward bound, interim or return journeys) under the influence of alcohol or displaying disruptive and/or aggressive behaviour, or any other reason that would adversely affect the enjoyment or safety of other passengers.

If we are forced to cancel any excursion, a full refund will be given. In the event of a passenger cancelling a booking, a refund less an administrative charge will be made. (Exclusions apply where tickets/admissions have been purchased in advance).

More than 28 days notice Less 10%14 – 28 days notice Less 25%7 – 13 days notice Less 50%Less than 7 days notice No Refund (unless we can re-sell the seat, in which case a 50% refund will be made).

Payment can be made inthe following ways: By telephone – 01206 841211

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By post – send cheques payable to:Klarners Tours Ltd572 Ipswich Road,Colchester,CO4 9HB

In person at the followingoutlets Sudbury Tourist InformationSudbury Library, Market Hill, SudburyCO10 2EN

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Colchester Visitor Information CentreHollytrees Museum, Castle Park,Colchester

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