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Day Excursions Spring/Summer 2020

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Welcome...

… to our long-awaited programme of day excursions for Spring/Summer 2020. You will see that this brochure takes us up to September and although it has taken longer to publish than anticipated we hope you feel that the extra time we have spent in planning our trips has resulted in a wider more varied choice. Our Autumn/Winter 20/21 brochure will be published in August where we hope to have more exciting places to visit. We have decided not to run any weekend or minibreaks in the Spring/Summer 2020 but we will be resuming them in the Winter of 2020 and through 2021. We have made some changes this year meaning all our excursions can be boarded from all our pick-up points and we have added new boarding points in Plumstead and Abbey Wood. Each excursion will be served by the main coach on either Route A, B or C and the other 2 routes will be served by our feeder coaches, transferring passengers to the main coach at the end of the pick-up route. We hope this gives all our customers a wider variety of excursions that they are able to travel on. As you read through the brochure you should find the old favourites such as Eastbourne and Margate and exciting new excursions such as The Silverstone Experience and Mountfitchet Castle. Whether you have travelled with us before or you are looking to take your first trip with us, all the staff at Access Travel look forward to answering your questions and welcome you on board our luxury coaches.

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Eltham Barclays Bank, Eltham High Street 09:05am

New Eltham Bus Stop, New Eltham Station 09:15am

Sidcup Opposite McDonalds , Sidcup High Street 09:25am

Swanley Jct Walnut Way/London Rd, Swanley 09:40am

Opposite ASDA, Bartholomew Way, Swanley 09:45am

West Kingsdown CO-OP, Hever Rd , West Kingsdown 10:00am

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Plumstead The Woodman, The Slade, Plumstead 08:30am

CO-OP , Plumstead Common Rd 08:35am

Garden Centre, Basildon Rd, Plumstead 08:45am

Abbey Wood CO-OP , McCleod Rd, Abbey Wood 08:50am

Abbey Wood Community Centre, Knee Hill 09:00am

Welling Okehampton Crescent/ Jct Tor Rd Bus Stop 09:10am

Elite Fish Bar, High Street, Welling 09:20am

Bexleyheath Townley Rd Library, Bexleyheath 09:30am

Crayford Clock Tower, Crayford 09:45am

Dartford Home Gardens, Dartford 10:00am

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Mottingham Opposite Ladbrokes, Mottingham Rd 08:45am

Grove Park Grove Park Station , Bus Stop Downham Way 08:55am

Downham Opposite Downham Tavern 09:00am

Bromley Post Sorting Office, Sherman Rd, Bromley North 09:10am

High Street, Bromley South Station 09:15am

Petts Wood Daylight Inn, Station Square, Petts Wood 09:30am

St Mary’s Cray St Mary's Cray Station 09:35am

Bus Stop, Nugent Shopping Centre, Cray Avenue 09:40am

Orpington Bus Stop Opposite Priory Gardens, Court Rd, Orpington 09:45am

Bus Stop, War Memorial, Spur Rd, Orpington 09:55am

Green Street Green Bus Stop Sevenoaks Rd/Oakleigh Gardens (The Crescent) 10:00am

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All our day excursions are now served from all three routes on every occasion. The times listed above are correct

when the main coach is serving that route. If the route that you wish to board from is served by a feeder coach,

then your pick time will be 15 minutes earlier and printed on your ticket. Please remember that some trips will

leave earlier or later than the times listed above due to event times or the destination being further away. For any

clarification , please call our office.

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FRI 20TH EASTBOURNE

SAT 28TH THRIPLOW DAFFODIL FESTIVAL

MON 30TH IDEAL HOME EXHIBITION

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TUES 14TH MOUNTFITCHET CASTLE

SAT 18TH SOUTHEND-ON-SEA

THURS 23RD RYE ON MARKETY DAY

SUN 26TH CLACTON-ON-SEA

THURS 30TH BLETCHLEY PARK, MILTON KEYNES

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THURS 14TH FELIXSTOWE

WED 20TH GUILDFORD WITH HORSE DRAWN

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TUES 26TH COUNTRY TOUR TO BROADVIEW

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FRI 29TH LITTLEHAMPTON & BOGNOR

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WED 3RD EASTBOURNE

SUN 7TH COTSWOLDS TOUR

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MON 8TH CHAPEL DOWN WINERY TOUR

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SAT 27TH COLCHESTER

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MON 6TH LEONARDSLEE GARDENS

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SUN 12TH KENT COUNTY SHOW, DETLING

SAT 18TH HYTHE FOOD AND DRINK FESTIVAL

WED 22ND EASTBOURNE

SUN 26TH FOLKESTONE RAFT RACE

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MON 10TH DYMCHURCH

SUN 16TH EASTBOURNE AIR SHOW

SAT 22ND DE PANNE, BELGIUM

THURS 27TH CLACTON-ON-SEA

MON 31ST SOUTHEND-ON-SEA

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SAT 5TH BEWL WATER DRAGON BOAT RACE

FRI 11TH WISLEY GARDENS FLOWER SHOW

THURS 17TH THE SILVERSTONE EXPERIENCE

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Friday 13th March 2020

Canterbury on Market Day Main Coach Route B, Feeder coaches from Route A & C Change over in Dartford

Leaving our local area, we drive to Canterbury where you will have time to walk through St Georges Street with over 70 stalls or just discover this beautiful cathedral city, with its timber framed houses. Canterbury Cathedral was founded 597 AD and is the headquarters of the Church of England incorporating Gothic and Romanesque elements in its stone carvings and stained-glass windows. Depart 4pm. Arriving Dartford between 5 - 5.30pm approx.

Adult £20.00 Child £15.00

Friday 20th March 2020

Eastbourne Main Coach Route C, Feeder coaches from Route A & B Change over in Orpington

Departing our local area, we drive down to Eastbourne, where you can enjoy a day by the sea with a stroll along the pier, visit Victorian tea rooms and/or visit the Arndale shopping centre. Eastbourne is one of the largest resorts on the south coast enjoying a wonderful position on the edge of the English Channel. Depart 5pm. Arriving Orpington between 6.30 -7pm approx.




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Saturday 28th March 2020

Thriplow Daffodil Festival Main Coach Route B, Feeder coaches from Route A & C Change over in Dartford

Leaving our local area for the drive to Thriplow, a traditional village 8 miles south of Cambridge where the annual ‘daffodil weekend’ celebration is held. This tradition began in 1969 when the church required major roof repairs and the residents decided to raise funds by opening their gardens and making cups of tea for visitors,

since then the event has become a staple part of the Thriplow calendar. Step back in time as you walk the beautiful traffic free lanes and connecting footpaths, visit residents open gardens, craft barns, marquees, stalls and demonstrations. With over 100 different varieties of daffodils planted in the village including new varieties newly planted for 2020. Depart 4.30pm. Arriving Dartford between 6.30 – 7pm approx.

Adult £30.00 Child £25.00 (Inclusive of entry)

Monday 30th March 2020

Ideal Home Exhibition Main Coach Route C (in reverse order), Feeder coaches from Route A & B (in reverse order) Change over in Mottingham

Departing our local area for the drive to Olympia London, for the annual Ideal Home Exhibition, with inspiring ideas to innovative products and on trend solutions for your home. The show brings together over 600 exhibitors, full-scale show homes, show gardens, health and wellbeing with The Pamper Lounge offering free manicures, makeovers and massages for visitors. All this and much more including information, advice and talks from a team of experts and celebrities. Depart 4.30pm. Arriving Mottingham between 5.30 – 6pm approx.

Adult £18.00 Child £14.00 (This price is for coach travel only; entrance fees are payable on arrival or purchased in advance online for discounted entrance tickets)

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Thursday 2nd of April 2020

Constable & Gainsborough Country Main Coach Route B, Feeder coaches from Route A & C Change over in Dartford

Leaving our local area an hour early, we travel to Constable country and walk in the footsteps of a great artist, an area of outstanding beauty. We then move on to Sudbury, Lincolnshire situated on the river Trent, which was the home of another famous artist Thomas Gainsborough. Here you can visit the Heritage Centre and the Medieval old hall. Plenty of time for refreshments throughout the day. Depart 5.30pm. Arriving Dartford between 9pm – 9.30pm approx.

Adults £40.00 Child £35.00


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Bexhill or Hastings Main Coach Route C, Feeder coaches from Route A & B Change over in Orpington

Departing our local area, we head to Bexhill and discover the hidden history of Bexhill from its earliest days as a medieval village to a Victorian/Edwardian resort. Bexhill is also the birth town of British Motor Racing. After dropping passengers at Bexhill, we head on to Hastings which offers all the traditional amusements of the seaside, yet retains the character of its past. Depart Hastings 5pm and Bexhill 5.20pm. Arriving Orpington between 6.30 – 7pm approx.


Tuesday 14th April 2020

Mountfitchet Castle Main Coach Route B, Feeder coaches from Route A & C Change over in Dartford

Leaving our local area, we travel to Mountfitchet Castle near Stansted Mountfitchet. Explore the castle and roam through the Norman Village hidden behind the castle walls. Smell the log fires burning and the ambience of a bygone lifestyle. An open-air museum experience where you can travel back over 900 years, meet and hand feed the animals including fallow deer that roam freely throughout the site. This is truly an all-weather, all in one heritage entertainment complex. Depart 4pm. Arriving Dartford between 4.45 – 5.15pm approx.


Saturday 18th April 2020

Southend-on-Sea Main Coach Route B, Feeder coaches from Route A & C Change over in Dartford

Departing our local area, we travel to Southend-on-Sea, a resort town on the Thames Estuary in Essex. The Pier is serviced by a small train and has a museum at its shore end. Nearby Adventure Island is an amusement park with fairground rides and water slides. The cliff lift clings to the hillside and offers coastal views. Southend also has an aquarium home to otters, clownfish and turtles. Depart 5pm. Arriving Dartford between 6.00 – 6.30 pm approx.



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Thursday 23rd April 2020

Rye on Market Day Main Coach Route C, Feeder coaches from Route A & B Change over in Orpington

Departing from our local area we head to Rye. This beautiful harbour town hosts its famous market dating back 150 years with plenty of stalls spread over 2 acres of level ground. As well as the market, Rye offers the chance to take in the sea air as you stroll the cobbled streets lined with half-timbered houses. Depart 5.00pm. Arriving Orpington 6.30 – 7pm approx.


Sunday 26th April 2020

Clacton-on-Sea Main Coach Route B, Feeder coaches from Route A & C Change over in Dartford

Departing our local area, we travel to Clacton-on-Sea, the largest town in the Tendring peninsula in Essex. Founded as an urban district in 1871, it is now a bustling but affordable seaside town boasting an array of entertainment facilities including a pleasure pier, arcades and seafront walks. Depart 5pm. Arriving Dartford between 6.30 – 7pm approx.


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Thursday 30th April 2020

Bletchley Park, Milton Keynes Main Coach Route B, Feeder coaches from Route A & C Change over in Dartford

Departing our local area, we travel to Bletchley Park. A place of exceptional historical importance, it remains highly relevant to our lives today. The home of British code breaking and birthplace of modern information technology, it played a major role in World War II and had a profound influence on the outcome of the conflict. Bletchley Park is visited by people around the world. Depart 4pm. Arriving Dartford between 6 – 6.30pm approx.



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Wednesday 6th of May 2020

Margate, Broadstairs or Ramsgate Main Coach Route B, Feeder coaches from Route A & C Change over in Dartford

Departing our local area, we head off to Margate first, with its sandy beach and traditional seaside delights or onto Broadstairs known as ‘The Jewel in Thanet’s Crown’ or onto Ramsgate with a sandy beach, sheltered by chalk cliffs and its busy harbour. You may choose the seaside town you wish to spend the day at. Depart Ramsgate 5pm, Broadstairs 5.15pm and Margate 5.30pm Arriving Dartford between 6.30 – 7pm approx.


Saturday 9th of May 2020

Country Tour stopping at The Moorings for lunch Main Coach Route C, Feeder coaches from Route A & B Change over in Orpington

Leaving from our local area, we take a scenic route through the countryside stopping for refreshments in a garden centre, before continuing on to The Moorings at Pevensey Bay where we shall enjoy a 3-course lunch in this beachfront restaurant. After lunch we make our way back through the Kent countryside. Arriving Orpington between 6.30 – 7pm approx.

Adult £35.00 Child £30.00 (Including lunch)

Thursday 14th May 2020

Felixstowe Main Coach Route B, Feeder coaches from Route A & C Change over in Dartford

Departing our local area, we travel to Felixstowe, a Suffolk seaside town and port. With family attractions, award winning gardens, beautiful beaches, amazing history and heritage, speciality shopping and much more. Depart 5pm. Arriving Dartford between 6.30 – 7pm approx.



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Tuesday 26th May 2020 Country Tour to Broadview Gardens, Hadlow including Cream Tea. Main Coach Route A, Feeder coaches from Route B & C Change over in West Kingsdown

Departing our local area one hour later than the normal pick up times, we travel through the Kent countryside, before making our way to Broadview Gardens in Hadlow, a unique garden originally designed and maintained as a teaching resource for students at Hadlow College. The 8 acres of gardens are divided into themed areas, each one focusing on a particular style of planting structure which will give you the inspiration you need for your own garden. Following a look around the gardens we shall enjoy a cream tea in their tearooms. Be sure to visit the garden centre which stocks everything you need to successfully design or landscape your garden. Depart 5pm. Arriving West Kingsdown between 6 – 6.30pm approx.

Adult £20.00 Child £15.00 (Inclusive of entry and cream tea)

Wednesday 20th May 2020

Guildford with Horse Drawn Boat Trip including Cream Tea Main Coach Route C, Feeder coaches from Route A & B Change over in Orpington

Departing our local area, we travel to Guildford in time for lunch and a look around this beautiful Cathedral town by the tranquil and picturesque River Wey. Early afternoon we take the short drive to Godalming where we shall board the horse drawn boat ‘Iona’ for a relaxing 2 hour trip along both natural river and canal sections of the River Wey. We pass through one of the oldest barge locks in the country, being pulled along by an experienced heavy horse. Whilst on board we shall enjoy a cream tea. Depart 4.30pm. Arriving Orpington between 6 – 6.30pm approx.

Adult £45.00 Child £40.00 (Inclusive of boat trip and cream tea)

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Littlehampton & Bognor Main Coach Route C, Feeder coaches from Route A & B Change over in Orpington

Leaving our local area, we travel to either Littlehampton or Bognor to spend the day by the sea. The small, ancient port of Littlehampton, at the mouth of the River Arun with its promenade, sandy beaches and funfair is known as a family seaside resort. Bognor Regis, a seaside resort with a pier and five miles of hard sandy beach, developed into a quiet and fashionable seaside watering place in the 18th century. Depart Bognor at 5pm and Littlehampton at 5.30pm. Arriving Orpington between 7 – 7.30pm approx.


Wednesday 3rd June 2020


Departing our local area, we drive down to Eastbourne, where you can enjoy a day by the sea, with a stroll along the pier, visit Victorian tea rooms and/or visit the Arndale shopping centre. Eastbourne is one of the largest resorts on the south coast enjoying a wonderful position on the edge of the English Channel. Depart 5pm. Arriving Orpington between 6.30 – 7pm approx.


Sunday 7th June 2020

Cotswolds Tour visiting Moreton-in-Marsh Main Coach Route C, Feeder coaches from Route A & B Change over in Orpington

Departing our local area one hour earlier than the normal pick up times, we travel to Moreton-in-Marsh where this beautiful village has antique shops, tea shops, restaurants, inns and hotels. After lunch we take a scenic tour through the picturesque countryside and mellow Cotswold stone villages. In Shakespeare’s day the Cotswolds was sheep country and the centre of England’s wool industry and many of the hills are still used for grazing. The rich wool merchants built most of the lovely churches and manor houses from the 15th to the 17th Centuries. Arriving Orpington 8pm approx.



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Monday 8th June 2020

Chapel Down Winery Tour and Tenterden Main Coach Route A, Feeder coaches from Route B & C Change over in West Kingsdown

Departing our local area one hour later than our normal pick up times, we travel to this beautiful spot in Kent. Chapel Down Winery is set in 22 acres of vineyards, recognised as an area of outstanding natural beauty. Here we will have a guided tour of the Vineyards and Winery together with a tutored tasting of their award-winning wines. Our tour will start with an introduction of Chapel Down, followed by a short walk to the vineyards. We shall also have a chance to visit the Winery shop, which stocks a full range of Chapel Down wines, beers and a comprehensive range of high-quality English produce. Following our tour we will then drive the short distance to Tenterden, where we shall be at leisure to find lunch and explore. Depart 4.30pm. Arriving West Kingsdown between 5.50 – 6pm approx.

Adult £38.00 (Including wine tour)

Saturday 13th June 2020

South of England Show, Ardingly, West Sussex Main Coach Route C, Feeder coaches from Route A & B Change over in Orpington

Departing our local area, we travel to The South of England Show, where you will find a non-stop programme of agricultural and equestrian competitions and displays, live entertainment, rural crafts, and an abundance of food, drink and shopping opportunities. Depart 5pm. Arriving Orpington between 6 – 6.30pm approx.

Adult £20.00 Child £15.00 (Please note price does not include entrance fees which is payable on arrival.)

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Brighton, Hove or Worthing Main Coach Route C, Feeder coaches from Route A & B Change over in Orpington

Departing our local area for a drive to either the fashionable resort of Brighton with its 3 miles of beachfront, the thriving pier, the narrow twisting lanes and its extensive shopping areas. On to Hove with its regency terraces with bow fronts and tall pilasters, broad lawns and refined air; or drive on to Worthing, a small fishing village until in 1798 when Princess Amelia the youngest daughter of King George III came to stay, so giving Worthing the royal seal of approval. Depart Worthing 5pm, Hove 5.15pm and Brighton at 5.30pm. Arriving Orpington between 7 – 7.30pm approx.

Adult £20.00 Child £ 15.00

Wednesday 24th June 2020

Cambridge Main Coach Route B, Feeder coaches from Route A & C Change over in Dartford

Leaving from our local area we travel to Cambridge, a city on the River Cam in Eastern England, home of the prestigious University of Cambridge dating to 1209. Cambridge became an important trading centre during the Roman and Viking ages, with archaeological evidence of settlement in the area as early as the bronze age. The Town is now at the heart of high technology with industries such as software and bioscience. Explore the beautiful surroundings and enjoy the culture of this amazing town. Depart 5pm. Arriving Dartford between 6.30 - 7pm approx.



Le Touquet & Montreuil via ferry Main Coach Route A, Feeder coaches from Route B & C Change over in West Kingsdown (Passport required)

Departing from our local area (times to be advised). We travel to Dover to catch the ferry to Dunkirk and then onto the elegant seaside town of Le Touquet where there will be time for a meal or just soak up the atmosphere, before early afternoon making the short drive to the medieval walled town of Montreuil. Arriving West Kingsdown 10pm approx.



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Colchester Food and Drink Festival Main Coach Route B, Feeder coaches from Route A & C Change over in Dartford

Departing our local area, we travel to Colchester, England’s oldest recorded town, for the region's largest food and drink Festival. Set in Colchester’s beautiful castle park there will be over 100 different stalls with local and international food and drink. Have a picnic, listen to the music, stroll around the stalls trying some of the artisan produced local goodies. Inside the Festival, with FREE entry, is the Colchester Rose Show. Over 100 years old, the show has some lovely exhibits. Enjoy Champagne, Prosecco and cocktails at the bar, learn how to make the perfect cocktail at the Cocktail Creative Classes and see the celebrity chef kitchen, which will be performing all day. Depart 4pm. Arriving Dartford between 5.30 – 6pm approx.


Wednesday 1st July 2020

Whitstable or Herne Bay Main Coach Route B, Feeder coaches from Route A & C Change over in Dartford

Departing our local area we travel to either Whitstable or Herne Bay to spend the day by the seaside. Whitstable is known for its fresh seafood, working harbour and independent shops and galleries. Herne Bay, just along the coast, is Kent's classic seaside town. The pier retail village is a must for those who enjoy quirky and retro products, while the town offers a range of independent shops, and of course famous clock tower. Depart Herne Bay at 5pm and Whitstable at 5.30pm. Arriving Dartford between 6.30pm – 7pm approx.


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Monday 6th July 2020

Leonardslee Gardens including Dolls House Museum Main Coach Route C, Feeder coaches from Route A & B Change over in Orpington

Departing our local area, we travel to Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens near Horsham, "The Finest Woodland Gardens in England". See summer wildflowers in the woodland gardens, Emperor Dragonflies, colourful Damselflies, wandering wallabies, deer and more. The grade I listed garden is set in a steep-sided valley, with ponds containing a colony of carp and a combination of parkland, lawn and forest. There is a unique Dolls House Exhibition depicting the Edwardian estate and neighbouring villages and 1/12th scale. Farm shop and refreshments available. Depart 5pm. Arriving Orpington between 6.30 – 7pm approx.



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Sunday 12th July 2020

Kent County Show, Detling Main Coach Route A, Feeder coaches from Route B & C Change over in West Kingsdown

Leaving our local area, we make our way to Detling for the Annual Kent County show. This has something for all the family, with plenty of displays, entertainment and local food. With over 400 exhibitors and trade stands and over 300 competitions and displays. The show is a showcase event for farming and rural life and brings together the very best of Kent with animals, food, fun and excitement all of a sense of “The Garden of England”. There is also a cattle marquee, shire stables, flower and woodland craft shops, cookery demonstrations, live music and a farming education centre. Depart 5pm. Arriving West Kingsdown between 5.45 - 6.15pm approx.

Adult £20.00 Child £15.00 (Please note this does not include entrance fees which are payable on arrival)

Saturday 18th July 2020

Hythe Food and Drink Festival Main Coach Route B, Feeder coaches from Route A & C Change over in Dartford

Departing our local area we travel to Hythe for the 5th annual Food and Drink festival in an idyllic setting alongside the Royal Military Canal. Here you will find cooking demonstrations, international street foods and artisan grocery foods together with bars offering real ales, ciders, craft lagers, specialist spirits and plenty of fizz. The festival is close to the town centre, where you will find a wealth of independent shops. Depart 5pm. Arriving Dartford between 5.45 – 6.15pm approx.


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Wednesday 22nd July 2020


Departing our local area, we drive down to Eastbourne, where you can enjoy a day by the sea, with a stroll along the pier, visit Victorian tea rooms and/or visit the Arndale shopping centre. Eastbourne is one of the largest resorts on the south coast enjoying a wonderful position on the edge of the English Channel. Depart 5pm. Arriving Orpington between 6.30 – 7pm approx.



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Sunday 26th July 2020

Folkestone Raft Race Main Coach Route A, Feeder coaches from Route B & C Change over in West Kingsdown

Departing our local area, we travel to Folkestone for the Annual Raft Race. Competitors with home-made rafts trying to conquer Folkestone harbour! The town sits where Kent’s North Downs tumble into the English Channel and France is visible

across the Strait of Dover (weather permitting). The Harbour Arm has street food stalls and live music, there are many quirky stores and one-off boutiques in the Creative Quarter as well as big-brand shops on the high street, all just a short walk from the harbour. Depart 5pm. Arriving West Kingsdown between 6 – 6.30pm approx.


Saturday 1st August 2020

Military & Vintage Festival at The Hop Farm, Paddock Wood Main Coach Route A, Feeder coaches from Route B & C Change over in West Kingsdown

Departing our local area, we travel to The Hop Farm, Paddock Wood for the Military and Vintage Festival. This five day event is packed full of education and entertainment, bringing the Dunkirk spirit to this historic corner of Kent. Action packed battlefield re-enactments with full scale choreographed battles give a full taste of the action. See military vehicles from around the world, Living History scenes give a unique picture of life in conflict with depictions from WW1 to the present. There's a Vintage Village, Home Front area, trade stalls and much much more... Depart 5pm. Arriving West Kingsdown between 5.45 – 6.15pm approx.


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Wednesday 5th August 2020

Brighton, Hove or Worthing Main Coach Route C, Feeder coaches from Route A & B Change over in Orpington

Leaving from our local area for the fashionable resort of Brighton, with its 3 miles of beachfront, the thriving pier, the narrow twisting lanes and its extensive shopping areas. On to Hove with its regency terraces with bow fronts and tall pilasters, broad lawns and refined air; or drive on to Worthing, a small fishing village until in 1798 when Princess Amelia the youngest daughter of King George III came to stay, so giving Worthing the royal seal of approval. Depart Worthing 5pm, Hove 5.20pm, Brighton 5.30pm. Arriving Orpington between 7 - 7.30pm approx.



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Monday 10th August 2020

Dymchurch Main Coach Route A, Feeder coaches from Route B & C Change over in West Kingsdown

Departing our local area, we head to Dymchurch, a village in the Folkestone and Hythe district of Kent. The village is located on the coast five miles south west of Hythe and on the Romney Marsh. This beautiful sand and shingle beach is perfect for anyone looking for a sweeping beach with a touch of seaside town charm. Depart 5pm. Arriving West Kingsdown between 6.30 – 7pm approx.


Sunday 16th August 2020

Eastbourne Air Show Main Coach Route C, Feeder coaches from Route A & B Change over in Orpington

Departing our local area we travel to Eastbourne for the biggest free air show on the south coast, where you can enjoy a day by the sea with a stroll along the pier to visit the Victorian tea rooms and/or visit the Arndale shopping centre. Eastbourne is one of the largest resorts on the south coast, enjoying a wonderful position on the edge of the English Channel. Over this weekend they are playing host to four days of top light entertainment with Airborne, their annual International Air Show. Events include children’s entertainment areas, arena events, helicopter rides, military exhibition area and much more. Depart 6pm. Arriving Orpington between 7.30 – 8pm approx.


Saturday 22nd August 2020

De Panne, Belgium Main Coach Route B, Feeder coaches from Route A & C Change over in Dartford. Passport required.

Departing our local area (times to be advised). We travel down to Dover for a crossing to Calais and then drive onto De Panne, a Belgian town on the north sea. It is known for its beautiful beach and for nature reserves like Westhoek, where dunes and grasslands shelter migratory birds and highland cattle. De Panne also has a coastal tram that runs the whole length of the Belgian coast. De Panne is one of the most popular beaches in Belgium, covered in white sand. With bars and bistros, it makes for the perfect summer destination. Arriving Dartford 10pm approx.

Adults £45.00 Child £40.00 (Includes ferry crossing)


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Thursday 27th August 2020

Clacton-on-Sea Main Coach Route B, Feeder coaches from Route A & C Change over in Dartford

Departing our local area, we travel to Clacton-on-Sea, the largest town in the Tendring peninsula in Essex. Founded as an urban district in 1871, it is now a bustling but affordable seaside town boasting an array of entertainment facilities including a pleasure pier, arcades and seafront walks. Depart 5pm. Arriving Dartford between 6.30 – 7pm approx.


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Monday 31st August 2020

Southend-on-Sea Main Coach Route B, Feeder coaches from Route A & C Change over in Dartford

Departing our local area, we travel to Southend-on-Sea, a resort town on the Thames Estuary in Essex. The Pier is serviced by a small train and has a museum at its shore end. Nearby Adventure Island is an amusement park with fairground rides and water slides. The cliff lift clings to the hillside and offers coastal views. Southend also has an aquarium home to otters, clownfish and turtles. Depart 5pm. Arriving Dartford between 6 – 6.30pm approx.


Saturday 5th September 2020

Bewl Water Dragon Boat Race Main Coach Route C, Feeder coaches from Route A & B Change over in Orpington

Departing our local area we travel to Bewl Water, where you can watch this spectacular race, with Chinese style dragon boats. Dragon boat racing is steeped in mythology and has been around for thousands of years, popular legend has it that the race brings on rain (which we hope does not happen). This amazing event is not just dragon boat races. At Bewl Water there will be tents and marquees with many running stalls selling cakes and other goodies, running competitions and generally full to bursting with people in interesting and unusual fancy dress. Depart 5pm. Arriving Orpington between 6 – 6.30pm approx.



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Friday 11th September 2020

Wisley Gardens Flower Show Main Coach Route C, Feeder coaches from Route A & B Change over in Orpington

Departing our local area, we head to the Royal Horticultural Society Gardens at Wisley, where their annual flower show is taking place, featuring a variety of specialist nurseries and trade stands with top quality plants and garden goodies. Gain expert advice from RHS Chelsea and Hampton Court Flower Show Medal Winners as well as enjoying the floral display by the National Association of Flower Arrangement Societies and the National Dahlia Society. Take time to enjoy the 240 acres of glorious garden with its wooded slopes and pinetum rock garden, herbaceous borders, alpine house, model fruit, vegetable gardens and a range of greenhouse displays. Refreshments available. Depart 5pm. Arriving Orpington between 6 – 6.30pm


Thursday 17th September 2020

The Silverstone Experience Main Coach Route B, Feeder coaches from Route A & C Change over in Dartford

Departing our local area for the drive to Silverstone, where we shall have some free time to look around the gift shop or get something to eat before our timed entry into the Silverstone Experience, housed in the sites only remaining WWII Hanger. This building provides a memorable backdrop to your exciting 3 hour journey through the past, present and future of Silverstone and British Motor Racing. State of the art interactive displays will tell the fascinating stories of human endeavour, great sporting rivalries and engineering innovation. Celebrate the motor racing legends of era past and learn how the technology behind British motor racing works. There is also a Heritage Track Trail where you will see and learn about parts of the current circuit. Refreshments available. Depart 5pm. Arriving Dartford between 7.30 – 8pm approx.



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Tuesday 22nd September 2020

Rye Main Coach Route C, Feeder coaches from Route A & B Change over in Orpington

Leaving our local area for the enchanting Rye, which in Elizabethan times was a port, heavily armed with cannon, but such defences were useless against the town’s ageless enemy, the sea. Silting was a constant problem and as the sea receded it left the town high and dry. It is now some two miles inland. Here you will be at leisure to explore and find lunch, wander the cobbled streets, admire the beautiful buildings and enjoy a superb range of shops and restaurants which characterise the famous Cinque port. Depart 5pm. Arriving Orpington between 6 – 6.30pm approx.


Sunday 27th September 2020


Departing our local area we travel to Eastbourne, where you can enjoy a day by the sea with a stroll along the pier to visit Victorian tea rooms and/or visit the Arndale shopping centre. Eastbourne is one of the largest resorts on the south coast enjoying a wonderful position on the edge of the English Channel. Depart 5pm. Arriving Orpington between 6.30 – 7.00pm approx.


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1 Bookings for day outings made in writing must be accompanied by full payment. Bookings will be held for 4 days pending receipt of payment.

2 Your choice of picking up/setting down point must be notified to us at the time of booking. Please ensure you are waiting at the correct point in plenty of time. Please also ensure that you are at the correct place to re-join the coach in good time for the return or onward journey. We cannot be held responsible for any loss or expense suffered by late arrival at a picking up point.

3 Seats on the coach are allocated on a first come, first served basis. Early booking is therefore advisable. You will keep the same seat throughout the day. As we have coaches with different seating arrangements, we reserve the right to allocate seats other than those you have booked, although this will be avoided as far as possible.

4 Under British law, smoking is prohibited on the coach. We respectfully ask that you refrain from using electronic cigarettes whilst on board.

5 Unless otherwise stated, children’s fares apply under 14 years of age.

6 Should we have to make a significant change to a day trip or excursion we will notify you immediately, and offer you the option of accepting the changes or a prompt and full refund of all monies paid. This will be the extent of our liability.

7 Every effort will be made to operate all the outings advertised in this brochure. Should we have to make a cancellation, we will give you a prompt and full refund of all monies paid. This will be the extent of our liability.

8 You may cancel your booking at any time prior to departure subject to the following conditions: a) For cancellations notified to us more than 7 days prior to departure, a cancellation charge of up to 33% of the fare charged will be made. Please note that where we have had to purchase tickets in advance, we may not be able to refund the price of these. b) For cancellations notified to us less than 7 days prior to departure, no refund can be made, unless the seat is re-sold. In this event the extent of refund will be at our discretion.

9 Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information in this brochure, the facilities and displays available at the venues we visit are beyond our control, and as such we are unable to accept liability for variations.

10 By popular request we have given approximate return times for each excursion, but please note that these can only be taken as a guide.

11 Please note that it is mandatory to wear seatbelts on coaches.

12 We reserve the unconditional right to refuse a booking or terminate a client’s booking in the event of unreasonable conduct which in our opinion is likely to cause damage, distress, danger or annoyance to other clients, employees, property or to any third party. If you are prevented from travelling or continuing your excursion by such a termination our responsibility for your excursion thereupon ceases. Full cancellation charges will apply and we will be under no obligation for any refund, compensation or loss which you may incur.


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