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February 2012    
Winter Wild Swan Feed - Booking Fast!
We’re off to Ely for lunch (not included) before we travel to Welney Wildfowl & Wetland Trust to attend one of the spectacular swan feeds. We settle in the hide with a lively commentary from a Welney Warden before they feed hundreds of wild migratory swans – bring your camera and appropriate footwear!!!!

We’ve also arranged tea/coffee and cake for you in the Wigeon Café with panoramic views across the fens. Make sure you visit the Gift Shop before the journey home.
Thursday 9th Adult: £26.50
Child: £21.50
OAP: £25.50
Cambridge for Shopping or Sightseeing
Cambridge, a city of spires, colleges, theatres, arts, and shopping in stunning surroundings. A collection of old streets and houses run along the River Cam, good museums. Cambridge is a place for strolling and wandering the streets, looking at the colleges, doing a bit of shopping and have a nice cup of tea in one of the many tea shops/coffee houses. With this fine city you can have the best of both worlds, shopping & sightseeing, well worth a visit making a great day out!
Saturday 11th Adult: £15.00
Child: £14.00
Kensington Shopper
A day with Belle Coaches to Kensington a lovley area of London for shopping and sightseeing. Kensington is home to the Museums, so if you have some spare time they are definitely worth a look. We will drop off in a convenient area on Kensington High Street.
Tuesday 14th Adult: £24.00
Child: £22.00
Madame Tussauds
A great day out to the tourist attraction for celebrity wax works - you name them you can meet all sorts of celebrities, oscar winners, and sporting personalities. Then you can spend time in London at your leisure either shopping or sightseeing.

Price includes Admission.
Tuesday 14th Adult: £49.50
Child: £44.00
Lowestoft Shopper
Welcome to the most easterly point in the UK - Lowestoft, with its lovely beach and sea front which is in walking distance of the town centre with its fine shops, restaurants, cafes and not forgetting its fish & chip shops!. Look out for Gulliver, Lowetoft's very own wind turbine surveying the town. A great day out for the whole family.

Please Note this day excursion starts in Leiston
Tuesday 14th Adult: £8.00
Child: £7.00
Norwich Shopper (Starts in Leiston)
Why not join us for a days shopping in Norwich or alternatively spend your time enjoying the sight; walk by the riverside, visit the castle, etc. Plenty for everyone to do ....

The medieval alleys and winding back streets in the heart of the city form the Norwich Lanes. Lined with a fascinating range of specialist shops, the Lanes are a must for those looking for an original gift or that something extra.

PLEASE Note this excursion starts in Leiston.
Thursday 16th Adult: £11.00
Child: £10.00
Kensington & BBC Television Centre Tour - NEW
We spend the morning in Kensington before we travel to Wood Lane to enjoy a tour of BBC Television Centre where you will get the chance to immerse yourself in the fascinating world of broadcasting.

You'll be able to see memorabelia from BBC programmes such as Eastenders, Doctor Who, and venture into the dressing-rooms or green rooms that have hosted lots of famous guests.

Our well-informed guides will entertain you & make sure that you see the most interesting areas available on the day of your visit, as well as giving you a fascinating insight into how TV really works. We also recommend that you keep your eyes peeled because you never know who you may might bump into along the way!

Your tour will take 1 - 2 hours. Price includes the Admission.
Thursday 16th Adult: £33.50
Child: £29.00
OAP: £32.50
IKEA
IKEA offers fantastic and affordable solutions for your home furnishing needs. The stores themselves stock a large selection of small accessories for your home, from a rug for your lounge, a mirror for your bathroom or a desk for your home office. IKEA can also provide advice when needed, for example, a kitchen planner for DIY solutions to your kitchen.
Saturday 18th Adult: £16.00
Child: £15.00
Lakeside
One of the largest shopping centres in the uk. The large stores of Marks & Spencer, House of Fraser are at Lakeside as well as a multitude of other smaller stores. Guest services include facilities for family and children, lifts and cash points.

For the shoppers among us, a good day out!!
Saturday 18th Adult: £16.00
Child: £15.00
Mystery Tour and Sunday Lunch
If you’ve never experienced a mystery tour with Sunday lunch book early to avoid disappointment – very popular! Sit back and let us take care of your day! 2 Course hot lunch included in the price.
Sunday 19th Adult: £27.00
Westfield Shopping Centre, Stratford [Few Seats Remaining] - NEW
Join Belle Coaches to Europe's largest urban shopping centre, Westfield, Statford City includes a dynamic and targeted mixture of over 300 brands. Enjoy some retail therapy in the January Sales!
Sunday 26th Adult: £20.00
Child: £18.00
March 2012    
Romford
Romford Market is an open market with some 270 stalls. Its history dates back over 750 years where it originated as a sheep market.

Today the market continues to thrive and is considered to be one of the largest and best street markets in the South East. In recent years the Council has invested approximately £8 million on improvements to drainage, lighting, surfacing and electricity supplies ensuring that the market experience is attractive to all who visit.

If you like "markets" ... this day trip is a must!!!
Saturday 3rd Adult: £17.00
Child: £16.00
Woodworking Show, Detling, Kent - NEW
Now in its second year - the show will be a mix of demonstrations, personalities, trade stands from the novice to the professional. As a popular hobby and an important industry.

The must see show in any woodworker's diary for 2012 - book early to reserve your space!

Price Includes Admission.
Saturday 10th Adult: £30.00
Child: £23.00
Bury St Edmunds
Bury St Edmunds is a beautiful medieval town to visit. You can take the Abbey Trail through the town and visit the old Abbey Ruins, the remains of the great Benedictine Abbey, destroyed in the dissolution of 1539. The town has excellent leisure and shopping facilities. Wednesdays and Saturdays are market days, when the town becomes great for all you bargain hunters.

Bury is a splendid place to visit with a warm welcome making shopping a real pleasure.

Don't forget the new shopping centre which has just opened which offers you even more great shopping!

PLEASE Note this day excursion starts from Lowestoft.
Wednesday 14th Adult: £12.00
Child: £11.00
Norwich Shopper (Starts in Leiston)
Why not join us for a days shopping in Norwich or alternatively spend your time enjoying the sight; walk by the riverside, visit the castle, etc. Plenty for everyone to do ....

The medieval alleys and winding back streets in the heart of the city form the Norwich Lanes. Lined with a fascinating range of specialist shops, the Lanes are a must for those looking for an original gift or that something extra.

PLEASE Note this excursion starts in Leiston.
Thursday 15th Adult: £11.00
Child: £10.00
Ideal Home Exhibition
The Ideal Home Show has something for everyone and has become a major London event that boasts over 800 exhibitors. Homeowners and home improvers flock here to pick up new ideas and to browse the many stands representing houses of the past and future. Packed full of fun with plenty of shopping to be done!

PRICE INCLUDES ADMISSION.
Friday 16th Adult: £38.00
Child: £27.00
Stitch & Crafts - For All You Crafty People!
Come with us to find inspiration from the most creative artists Learn about knitting, stitching and papercraft from the experts! Hundreds of exhibitors have their stands stocked with the best stitch and craft supplies; old favourites as well as new designs and products - you won't leave empty handed!

Price includes Admission.
Friday 16th Adult: £38.00
Child: £27.00
Thriplow Daffodils - Spring into Action!
In springtime there is nothing nicer than a stroll through this picturesque village. Thriplow is a quiet village situated 8 miles south of Cambridge. Each year it celebrates 'Daffodil Weekend'. The tradition started in 1969 and the village has been opened every year since.

The entire picturesque village transforms amongst a sea of yellow daffodils – are out in bloom!! (Subject to weather conditions!!). A weekend extraviganza with a wealth of attractions from bland & folk music, morris dancing, dray rides, workshops, demonstrations & amusements, 100's of craft stalls, vintage vehicles, open gardens, tea rooms & much more.

There is so much going on!!! Well worth a visit.
Saturday 17th Adult: £19.50
Child: £15.50
Ideal Home Exhibition
The Ideal Home Show has something for everyone and has become a major London event that boasts over 800 exhibitors. Homeowners and home improvers flock here to pick up new ideas and to browse the many stands representing houses of the past and future. Packed full of fun with plenty of shopping to be done!

PRICE INCLUDES ADMISSION.
Sunday 18th Adult: £39.00
Child: £27.00
Stitch & Crafts - For All You Crafty People!
Come with us to find inspiration from the most creative artists Learn about knitting, stitching and papercraft from the experts! Hundreds of exhibitors have their stands stocked with the best stitch and craft supplies; old favourites as well as new designs and products - you won't leave empty handed!

Price includes Admission.
Sunday 18th Adult: £38.00
Child: £27.00
Lowestoft Shopper
Welcome to the most easterly point in the UK - Lowestoft, with its lovely beach and sea front which is in walking distance of the town centre with its fine shops, restaurants, cafes and not forgetting its fish & chip shops!. Look out for Gulliver, Lowetoft's very own wind turbine surveying the town. A great day out for the whole family.

Please Note this day excursion starts in Leiston
Tuesday 20th Adult: £8.00
Child: £7.00
Ideal Home Exhibition
The Ideal Home Show has something for everyone and has become a major London event that boasts over 800 exhibitors. Homeowners and home improvers flock here to pick up new ideas and to browse the many stands representing houses of the past and future. Packed full of fun with plenty of shopping to be done!

PRICE INCLUDES ADMISSION.
Wednesday 21st Adult: £38.00
Child: £27.00
London for Shopping or Sightseeing
Spend the day in the capital, which has something to offer everyone - majestic stately houses, tranquil green parks and a zoo, engrossing museums and art galleries and bustling shopping centres with all the major stores, specialist shops and markets.
Wednesday 21st Adult: £29.00
Child: £27.00
Ideal Home Exhibition
The Ideal Home Show has something for everyone and has become a major London event that boasts over 800 exhibitors. Homeowners and home improvers flock here to pick up new ideas and to browse the many stands representing houses of the past and future. Packed full of fun with plenty of shopping to be done!

PRICE INCLUDES ADMISSION.
Saturday 24th Adult: £39.00
Child: £27.00
London for Shopping or Sightseeing
Spend the day in the capital, which has something to offer everyone - majestic stately houses, tranquil green parks and a zoo, engrossing museums and art galleries and bustling shopping centres with all the major stores, specialist shops and markets.
Saturday 24th Adult: £29.00
Child: £27.00
Hobbycrafts
We are offering Travel Only for this popular award-winning Hobbycrafts show brings together 3 shows for the price of one! Sewing for Pleasure, Hobbycrafts & fashion embroidery & stitch.
Sunday 25th Adult: £32.00
Child: £30.00
Mystery Tour and Sunday Lunch
If you’ve never experienced a mystery tour with Sunday lunch book early to avoid disappointment – very popular! Sit back and let us take care of your day! 2 Course hot lunch included in the price.
Sunday 25th Adult: £27.00
Ideal Home Exhibition
The Ideal Home Show has something for everyone and has become a major London event that boasts over 800 exhibitors. Homeowners and home improvers flock here to pick up new ideas and to browse the many stands representing houses of the past and future. Packed full of fun with plenty of shopping to be done!

PRICE INCLUDES ADMISSION.
Thursday 29th Adult: £38.00
Child: £27.00
London for Shopping or Sightseeing
Spend the day in the capital, which has something to offer everyone - majestic stately houses, tranquil green parks and a zoo, engrossing museums and art galleries and bustling shopping centres with all the major stores, specialist shops and markets.
Thursday 29th Adult: £29.00
Child: £27.00
April 2012    
Sandringham Crafts & Food Fair
This is one of the Country's finest Craft Shows. In the arena you will find displays of Falconry, Ferret Racing, Children’s Puppet Shows and Owls to keep you entertained throughout the day. A celebration of the very best that British Crafts has to offer will combine with some of the finest Craftsmen, Artists and Designers in the Country with specialist demonstration areas.Witness the talented craftsmen demonstrating their skills including glassblowing, woodturning, artists, potters, stickmakers, textile workers and much more. A visit to our established craft fair at Sandringham is the ideal opportunity to purchase a unique hand crafted item to take home and treasure. To tempt your taste buds do not miss the Food Marquee where you can try before you buy from a wide range of mouth watering delights. Price includes admission into the crafts and food fair only.
Sunday 1st Adult: £21.50
Child: £17.00
OAP: £21.00
Cadbury World
Today we are off to Cadbury World to enjoy a great day to spend with the children - Why not buy some purchases for the journey home? This really is a Sweet Treat for all the family.

Price includes admission.
Tuesday 3rd Adult: £42.50
Child: £38.50
Bury St Edmunds
Bury St Edmunds is a beautiful medieval town to visit. You can take the Abbey Trail through the town and visit the old Abbey Ruins, the remains of the great Benedictine Abbey, destroyed in the dissolution of 1539. The town has excellent leisure and shopping facilities. Wednesdays and Saturdays are market days, when the town becomes great for all you bargain hunters.

Bury is a splendid place to visit with a warm welcome making shopping a real pleasure.

Don't forget the new shopping centre which has just opened which offers you even more great shopping!

PLEASE Note this day excursion starts from LEISTON.
Wednesday 4th Adult: £12.00
Child: £11.00
Ipswich Day Excursion
Ipswich is one of England's oldest towns, and a working port. Spend a day to enjoy what the town has to offer with some shopping, musems, to meet up with friends and have some lunch before we journey home.

Although the centre has been redeveloped, some of the original town has been preserved and many old streets still remain with timber clad houses.

PLEASE Note this day excursion starts in LEISTON.
Wednesday 4th Adult: £9.50
Child: £8.50
Jimmy's Farm
Jimmy's Farm as seen on TV, is home of the rare breed Essex Pig. It is a working farm with loads to do for a great family day out. There is a Nature Trail Woodland Walk, Beautiful Gardens, Farm Shop, Adventure Play Area and Field Kitchen. You can buy home reared free range pig produce, in the butchers as well as an abundance of herbs and veggies from the garden.
Thursday 5th Adult: £9.50
Child: £8.50
Norwich Shopper (Starts in Leiston)
Why not join us for a days shopping in Norwich or alternatively spend your time enjoying the sight; walk by the riverside, visit the castle, etc. Plenty for everyone to do ....

The medieval alleys and winding back streets in the heart of the city form the Norwich Lanes. Lined with a fascinating range of specialist shops, the Lanes are a must for those looking for an original gift or that something extra.

PLEASE Note this excursion starts in Leiston.
Thursday 5th Adult: £11.00
Child: £10.00
Thorpe Park
The UK's "Thrill Capital" brings you SAW Alive - the World's most extreme horror attraction. " Experience exhilarating rides in the dark, terrifying live action horror mazes, and dare to Face Your Fears on the ultimate test as SAW - The Ride comes alive! Not for the faint hearted! Bring a group of friends to the ultimate day of fun and excitement. Thorpe Park is full of fabulous facilities, and a superbly friendly, lively atmsophere for all the family ...

Price includes admission.
Friday 6th Adult: £52.00
Child: £47.00
Cambridge for Shopping or Sightseeing
Cambridge, a city of spires, colleges, theatres, arts, and shopping in stunning surroundings. A collection of old streets and houses run along the River Cam, good museums. Cambridge is a place for strolling and wandering the streets, looking at the colleges, doing a bit of shopping and have a nice cup of tea in one of the many tea shops/coffee houses. With this fine city you can have the best of both worlds, shopping & sightseeing, well worth a visit making a great day out!
Saturday 7th Adult: £15.00
Child: £14.00
London Eye and Duck Tour
Enjoy a day out with a flight on the London Eye followed by a London Duck Tour which is much more than a sightseeing tour; it's the only way to experience the spectacular sights and sounds of central London by land and river without leaving the comfort of your seat. The entertaining and knowledgeable guides lead you around the key landmarks of the capital, before splashing down into the Thames.
Sunday 8th Adult: £61.50
Child: £46.50
OAP: £57.50
Easton Farm Park - NEW
This is a great day out for all the family. There are beautiful walks down to the river Deben where you can enjoy the local flora and fauna, including barn owls, kingfish, otters, water voles, herons & deer. Fun activities for the children include an indoor soft play barn, outdoor adventure play area, lots of farm animals to meet & feed, pony rides, train rides and lots more. There is also a cafe where you can have some lunch!
Monday 9th Adult: £15.50
Child: £12.00
OAP: £15.00
London for Shopping or Sightseeing
Spend the day in the capital, which has something to offer everyone - majestic stately houses, tranquil green parks and a zoo, engrossing museums and art galleries and bustling shopping centres with all the major stores, specialist shops and markets.
Tuesday 10th Adult: £24.00
Child: £22.00
Lowestoft Shopper
Welcome to the most easterly point in the UK - Lowestoft, with its lovely beach and sea front which is in walking distance of the town centre with its fine shops, restaurants, cafes and not forgetting its fish & chip shops!. Look out for Gulliver, Lowetoft's very own wind turbine surveying the town. A great day out for the whole family.

Please Note this day excursion starts in Leiston
Tuesday 10th Adult: £8.00
Child: £7.00
Natural History Museum
This is the perfect opportunity to incorporate a visit the Natural History Museum with a London excursion. You will be set down close to the Museum in the Kensington area of London. Visit the new Darwin Centre, a state-of-the-art scientific research and collections facility housing the world's leading scientists.
Tuesday 10th Adult: £24.00
Child: £22.00
Bury St Edmunds
Bury St Edmunds is a beautiful medieval town to visit. You can take the Abbey Trail through the town and visit the old Abbey Ruins, the remains of the great Benedictine Abbey, destroyed in the dissolution of 1539. The town has excellent leisure and shopping facilities. Wednesdays and Saturdays are market days, when the town becomes great for all you bargain hunters.

Bury is a splendid place to visit with a warm welcome making shopping a real pleasure.

Don't forget the new shopping centre which has just opened which offers you even more great shopping!

PLEASE Note this day excursion starts from Lowestoft.
Wednesday 11th Adult: £12.50
Child: £11.50
Spring Fling at the Royal Norfolk Showground - NEW
Enjoy this fun day out for the children to learn with the help of the many interactive stands around the Exhibition Hall. Tractor & trailer rides are introduced as a great way to transport them to the countryside area where they can enjoy gundog and sheepdog displays, ferret demonstrations, talk to fishermen, walk with gamekeepers and climb on tractors.

THE ticket price includes a hog roast or vegetarian lunch with a drink.
Thursday 12th Adult: £18.50
Child: £17.50
Westfield Shopping Centre, Stratford - NEW date!
Join Belle Coaches to Europe's largest urban shopping centre, Westfield, Statford City includes a dynamic and targeted mixture of over 300 brands. Enjoy some retail therapy in the January Sales!
Friday 13th Adult: £20.00
Child: £18.00
IKEA
IKEA offers fantastic and affordable solutions for your home furnishing needs. The stores themselves stock a large selection of small accessories for your home, from a rug for your lounge, a mirror for your bathroom or a desk for your home office. IKEA can also provide advice when needed, for example, a kitchen planner for DIY solutions to your kitchen.
Saturday 14th Adult: £16.00
Child: £15.00
Lakeside
One of the largest shopping centres in the uk. The large stores of Marks & Spencer, House of Fraser are at Lakeside as well as a multitude of other smaller stores. Guest services include facilities for family and children, lifts and cash points.

For the shoppers among us, a good day out!!
Saturday 14th Adult: £16.00
Child: £15.00
Leeds Castle & Lunch
Combining a blend of heritage & history with 500 acres of beautiful parkland, Leeds Castle is the perfect backdrop to your day out. The castle is built on islands in a lake formed by the River Len to the east of the village of Leeds.

Accessibility - Leeds Castle offers a complimentary transport service on the estate for less mobile visitors.
Sunday 15th Adult: £52.00
Child: £46.00
OAP: £51.00
Ely for Shopping or Sightseeing
The city of Ely is rich in history, charm and beauty and the jewel in the crown of the Fens, and known as the 2nd smallest city in England. Formerly an island and surrounded by dramatic lowland fens, the city rises into the big wide-open skies. Dominating the skyline is one of the England's most beautiful and largest Cathedrals. This medieval cathedral is known locally as the 'Ship of the Fens' and is famous for its unique Octagon tower, which when lit can be seen for tens of miles. Ely's most famous resident and former MP, Oliver Cromwell, lived in Ely for many years before becoming Lord Protector of England. His home is open to the public throughout the year. Wander through with friends or family this lovely city, having lunch on your way! A great day out with Belle Coaches
Thursday 19th Adult: £15.00
Child: £14.00
Mystery Tour and Sunday Lunch
If you’ve never experienced a mystery tour with Sunday lunch book early to avoid disappointment – very popular! Sit back and let us take care of your day! 2 Course hot lunch included in the price.
Sunday 22nd Adult: £27.00
Kew Gardens
This is a beautiful time at Kew, as the spring flowers are coming through. Join us to experience 250 years of history at these famous gardens. Enjoy the rainforest, explore the glasshouses & landscpaes at this beautiful venue. A lovely day out .

Price includes admission.
Tuesday 24th Adult: £36.50
Child: £22.00
OAP: £34.50
Stamford & Burghley House & Gardens
Our first stop is Stamford to meet our Guide for a WALKING tour to see the sights and hear about the history of this lovely market town. It lasts around 1 hour 15 minutes and is taken at a leisurely pace. After the walk you rejoin the coach for the drive to Burghley where we will spend the afternoon to view the house and gardens. If you would liketo get some lunch. The Garden Cafe and Orangery Restaurant will be open along with the gift shop. Don't forget to visit the Garden of Surprises!!
Price includes walking tour & entrance to Burghley House & Gardens.
Thursday 26th Adult: £39.50
Child: £37.50
Cromer & Sheringham
We make our way to Cromer to spend the morning at leisure following lunch or a spot of shopping before heading out to Sheringham for the afternoon and then heading home after a lovely day out.
Sunday 29th Adult: £15.00
Child: £14.00
May 2012    
Spalding Flower Parade
You’ll be pleased to know its full steam ahead for the parade, with its dazzling Flower Queen Royal Float. It promises to be a spectacular event with break taking floats decorated with thousands of hand pinned tulip heads. The theme for this year is "Food Glorious Food". Not forgetting the colourful marching bands, and local music performers, there will be a host of creative community entries.
All the fun of the parade!
Saturday 5th Adult: £29.00
Child: £21.00
OAP: £28.00
London Zoo
There is so much to see at the award winning London Zoo wh houses more than 650 species of reptiles, fish, invertebrates, birds, and mammals of which 112 species are listed as threatened. Gorilla Kingdom opened in 2007 and is a large area where gorillas can roam freely. London Zoo is a great day out for all the family.
Sunday 6th Adult: £40.00
Child: £36.50
OAP: £39.00
London Eye & River Cruise
Today we're off to enjoy a flight on the London Eye, where it offers fantastic views all over London, and is considered the largest ferris wheel in europe. Then we have a cruise on the River Thames, where again you can see the sights of London!
Monday 7th Adult: £46.50
Child: £33.50
Bury St Edmunds
Bury St Edmunds is a beautiful medieval town to visit. You can take the Abbey Trail through the town and visit the old Abbey Ruins, the remains of the great Benedictine Abbey, destroyed in the dissolution of 1539. The town has excellent leisure and shopping facilities. Wednesdays and Saturdays are market days, when the town becomes great for all you bargain hunters.

Bury is a splendid place to visit with a warm welcome making shopping a real pleasure.

Don't forget the new shopping centre which has just opened which offers you even more great shopping!

PLEASE Note this day excursion starts from Lowestoft.
Wednesday 9th Adult: £12.50
Child: £11.50
Norwich Shopper (Starts in Leiston)
Why not join us for a days shopping in Norwich or alternatively spend your time enjoying the sight; walk by the riverside, visit the castle, etc. Plenty for everyone to do ....

The medieval alleys and winding back streets in the heart of the city form the Norwich Lanes. Lined with a fascinating range of specialist shops, the Lanes are a must for those looking for an original gift or that something extra.

PLEASE Note this excursion starts in Leiston.
Thursday 10th Adult: £11.00
Child: £10.00
Romford
Romford Market is an open market with some 270 stalls. Its history dates back over 750 years where it originated as a sheep market.

Today the market continues to thrive and is considered to be one of the largest and best street markets in the South East. In recent years the Council has invested approximately £8 million on improvements to drainage, lighting, surfacing and electricity supplies ensuring that the market experience is attractive to all who visit.

If you like "markets" ... this day trip is a must!!!
Saturday 12th Adult: £17.00
Child: £16.00
Chartwell House, Westerham
The home of Britain's war time Prime Minister where he lived for more than 40 years from 1924 until the end of his life. See the rooms as they were in Churchill’s time right down to the daily papers and his famous cigars. Capture the mood of the key moments in the 20th Century, looking through photographs and books spanning Churchill’s colourful career. Visit the museum and exhibit rooms with their impressive displays and sound recordings and superb collection of Churchill’s mementoes and uniforms including his famous siren-suit and hats. Explore the lovely gardens with its lakes and the water garden, where Churchill sat to feed Golden Orfe, Lady Clementine's Rose Garden, the Golden Rose walk and magnificent views over the Weald of Kent. See dozens of Churchill’s paintings in the garden studio where he worked and the garden walls that Churchill built with his own hands.
Sunday 13th Adult: £35.00
Child: £28.00
London 2012
Back by popular demand with only a few months to go - Stratford is now ready for the greatest show on earth! Visit the venues for the London 2012. We will revisit the sites to see all the progress that's been made, and how the landscapes have changed since our list visit.
The day will start at Stratford where we meet our Guide. This tour is a mixture of coach bound and walking as we drive to see Greenwich, the royal docks, city airport, 02 (Millennium Dome) just to name but a few points of interest. We will be stopping at Lunchtime for a lovely 2 course meal at The Prospect of Whitby pub overlooking the River Thames. You will also get an opportunity to have a short walk to see the main Olympic Stadium, Aquatic Centre and views from the park. An opportunity not to be missed because once the Landscape is changed for 2012 it’s gone forever.
Price includes 2 course lunch ...
Tuesday 15th Adult: £44.50
Child: £40.00
Colchester Day Excursion
Colchester is the oldest recorded town in Britain, was originally a settlement before the Romans came, the Romans were attacked and Colchester destroyed by Queen Boadicea in the year AD60.
Colchester is a good place for a family day out, with museums, park, the castle, zoo, and other things to do as well as shopping. There are small specialist shops as well as the well known stores in the shopping arcades. Journey with us to Colchester for a special day out.
Saturday 19th Adult: £12.50
Child: £11.50
Ipswich Day Excursion
Ipswich is one of England's oldest towns, and a working port. Spend a day to enjoy what the place has to offer with some shopping, musems, to meet up with friends and have some lunch before we journey home.

Although the centre has been redeveloped, some of the original town has been preserved and many old streets still remain with timber clad houses.
Saturday 19th Adult: £9.50
Child: £8.50
Lee Valley Cruise
Join Belle Coaches for a Lazy Sunday on the River Lee for a 2 hr 30 minute cruise with a Ploughman's lunch. Relax where you will explore the scenic delights of the Lea Valley.
Sunday 20th Adult: £38.00
Child: £36.00
Mystery Tour and Sunday Lunch
If you’ve never experienced a mystery tour with Sunday lunch book early to avoid disappointment – very popular! Sit back and let us take care of your day! 2 Course hot lunch included in the price.
Sunday 20th Adult: £27.00
Lowestoft Shopper
Welcome to the most easterly point in the UK - Lowestoft, with its lovely beach and sea front which is in walking distance of the town centre with its fine shops, restaurants, cafes and not forgetting its fish & chip shops!. Look out for Gulliver, Lowetoft's very own wind turbine surveying the town. A great day out for the whole family.

Please Note this day excursion starts in Leiston
Tuesday 22nd Adult: £8.00
Child: £7.00
Chelsea Flower Show
The RHS Chelsea Flower Show is here again, the ultimate gardening event, offering the latest gardening trends, and cutting edge garden designs. There's something for everyone in the Great Pavilion with plants to tempt and amaze, refreshments are available. It's the worlds most famous flower show!
Price includes admission.
Thursday 24th Adult: £78.00
Child: £76.00
Chelsea Flower Show
The RHS Chelsea Flower Show is here again, the ultimate gardening event, offering the latest gardening trends, and cutting edge garden designs. There's something for everyone in the Great Pavilion with plants to tempt and amaze, refreshments are available. It's the worlds most famous flower show!
Price includes admission.
Saturday 26th Adult: £78.00
Child: £76.00
Jubilee Airshow at Duxford
Celebrating the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee in style, The Jubilee Air Show brings together historic and contemporary aircraft from the past 60 years and beyond. Enjoy a fantastic flying display fit for royalty. A great day for all the family!

Price includes admission.
Sunday 27th Adult: £38.00
Child: £26.00
OAP: £34.00
June 2012    
Cambridge for Shopping or Sightseeing
Cambridge, a city of spires, colleges, theatres, arts, and shopping in stunning surroundings. A collection of old streets and houses run along the River Cam, good museums. Cambridge is a place for strolling and wandering the streets, looking at the colleges, doing a bit of shopping and have a nice cup of tea in one of the many tea shops/coffee houses. With this fine city you can have the best of both worlds, shopping & sightseeing, well worth a visit making a great day out!
Saturday 2nd Adult: £15.00
Child: £14.00
Colchester Zoo
Award winning Zoo, one of Europe's finest, interact with the animals in daily displays. Feed elephants and giraffes, touch a snake watch a bird of prey show. A full day to explore the fabulous zoo at, a great day out for all the family!

Price includes admission.
Monday 4th Adult: £26.50
Child: £20.50
OAP: £22.50
Harry Potter Exhibition at Warner Bros. Studio, London [Few Seats Remaining] - NEW
This wonderful day out provides a thrilling new opportunity for the entire family to explore the magic of the world renowned Harry Potter film series. This unique walking tour takes you behind-the-scenes & showcases a huge array of beautiful sets, costumes & props. It also reveals some closely guarded secrets including facts about the special effects & breathtaking animatronics that made these films so hugely popular. The Tour lasts approximately 3 hours. Only a small part of it is guided leaving you plenty of time to explore the attraction at your leisure. While some parts of the tour are interactive and give you a fully hands-on experience, some items on display can not be touched because of their unique and precious nature.

Price includes admission.

Refreshments are available from the Studio Cafe and there is also a shop stocked with a wild range of gifts and souvenirs to remind you of the day you spent immersed in the making of Harry Potter.
Wednesday 6th Adult: £49.50
Child: £41.00
Ipswich Day Excursion
Ipswich is one of England's oldest towns, and a working port. Spend a day to enjoy what the town has to offer with some shopping, musems, to meet up with friends and have some lunch before we journey home.

Although the centre has been redeveloped, some of the original town has been preserved and many old streets still remain with timber clad houses.

PLEASE Note this day excursion starts in LEISTON.
Wednesday 6th Adult: £9.50
Child: £8.50
Bury St Edmunds
Bury St Edmunds is a beautiful medieval town to visit. You can take the Abbey Trail through the town and visit the old Abbey Ruins, the remains of the great Benedictine Abbey, destroyed in the dissolution of 1539. The town has excellent leisure and shopping facilities. Wednesdays and Saturdays are market days, when the town becomes great for all you bargain hunters.

Bury is a splendid place to visit with a warm welcome making shopping a real pleasure.

Don't forget the new shopping centre which has just opened which offers you even more great shopping!

PLEASE Note this day excursion starts from LEISTON.
Wednesday 6th Adult: £12.00
Child: £11.00
Suffolk Show
The Suffolk Show is a day out like no other, packing in amazing showcase displays, a wealth of interactive, 'have a go' exhibits, a vast array of animals to see at close hand, and some high quality, great value shopping. Combining all the very best of a County Show with fabulous entertainment, the Suffolk Show is a great day out for all the family whatever the weather!

Price is for Travel Only.

Please note this day excursion begins in LOWESTOFT.
Thursday 7th Adult: £11.00
Child: £10.00
Suffolk Show
The Suffolk Show is a day out like no other, packing in amazing showcase displays, a wealth of interactive, 'have a go' exhibits, a vast array of animals to see at close hand, and some high quality, great value shopping. Combining all the very best of a County Show with fabulous entertainment, the Suffolk Show is a great day out for all the family whatever the weather.

Price is for Travel Only.

Please note this day excursion begins in LEISTON.
Thursday 7th Adult: £9.50
Child: £8.50
Suffolk Show
The Suffolk Show is a day out like no other, packing in amazing showcase displays, a wealth of interactive, 'have a go' exhibits, a vast array of animals to see at close hand, and some high quality, great value shopping. Combining all the very best of a County Show with fabulous entertainment, the Suffolk Show is a great day out for all the family whatever the weather!

Price is for Travel Only.

Please note this day excursion begins in LOWESTOFT.
Friday 8th Adult: £11.00
Child: £10.00
Suffolk Show
The Suffolk Show is a day out like no other, packing in amazing showcase displays, a wealth of interactive, 'have a go' exhibits, a vast array of animals to see at close hand, and some high quality, great value shopping. Combining all the very best of a County Show with fabulous entertainment, the Suffolk Show is a great day out for all the family whatever the weather.

Price is for Travel Only.

Please note this day excursion begins in LEISTON.
Friday 8th Adult: £9.50
Child: £8.50
Bluewater For Shopping
We are pleased to offer you shopping at Bluewater , which is now recognised at the real aternatiive to London's West End and an International location. Have a great day!
Saturday 9th Adult: £17.00
Child: £16.00
Lakeside
One of the largest shopping centres in the uk. The large stores of Marks & Spencer, House of Fraser are at Lakeside as well as a multitude of other smaller stores. Guest services include facilities for family and children, lifts and cash points.

For the shoppers among us, a good day out!!
Saturday 9th Adult: £16.00
Child: £15.00
IKEA
IKEA offers fantastic and affordable solutions for your home furnishing needs. The stores themselves stock a large selection of small accessories for your home, from a rug for your lounge, a mirror for your bathroom or a desk for your home office. IKEA can also provide advice when needed, for example, a kitchen planner for DIY solutions to your kitchen.
Saturday 9th Adult: £16.00
Child: £15.00
Southend Day Excursion
Southend, on of the famous Essex resorts, London's playground due to it's location close to London, and often visited for the day or the weekend. In the last few years the town has being undergoing a transformation, with a redevelopment and enhancement scheme, cleaner beaches with Blue Flag status, and development of attractions and entertainment facilities. Shopping has been improved as well with the High Street. Well worth a visit!
Sunday 10th Adult: £16.00
Child: £15.00
Bury St Edmunds
Bury St Edmunds is a beautiful medieval town to visit. You can take the Abbey Trail through the town and visit the old Abbey Ruins, the remains of the great Benedictine Abbey, destroyed in the dissolution of 1539. The town has excellent leisure and shopping facilities. Wednesdays and Saturdays are market days, when the town becomes great for all you bargain hunters.

Bury is a splendid place to visit with a warm welcome making shopping a real pleasure.

Don't forget the new shopping centre which has just opened which offers you even more great shopping!

PLEASE Note this day excursion starts from Lowestoft.
Wednesday 13th Adult: £12.50
Child: £11.50
Elton Hall & Gardens - NEW
Elton Hall is an extraordinary, romantic part gothic house that lies at the heart of a 3,800 Estate and stands in the midst of unspoilt landscaped parkland. There is a Walled Garden Plant Centre, Tea Rooms & a gift shop.
Thursday 14th Adult: £28.50
Child: £19.00
Norwich Shopper (Starts in Leiston)
Why not join us for a days shopping in Norwich or alternatively spend your time enjoying the sight; walk by the riverside, visit the castle, etc. Plenty for everyone to do ....

The medieval alleys and winding back streets in the heart of the city form the Norwich Lanes. Lined with a fascinating range of specialist shops, the Lanes are a must for those looking for an original gift or that something extra.

PLEASE Note this excursion starts in Leiston.
Friday 15th Adult: £11.00
Child: £10.00
Gardeners World Live at The NEC
COME with us to this fantastic Show for 2012 with stunning Show Gardens to inspire, award-winning plants to delight and top tips from celebrity gardeners including Alan Titchmarsh, Monty Don along with the rest of the TV team! BBC Gardeners’ World Live brings an exciting collection of show gardens to life in a celebration of how imagination and creativity can transform any type of outdoor space to truly inspire you!

Price includes admission.
Saturday 16th Adult: £48.50
Child: £45.00
OAP: £47.00
Homes of the Rich & Famous - NEW - Don't forget its Father's Day
This excursion lets you into the inside secrets of the inhabitants of some of the finest waterside houses in the country. Starting from Maidenhead Riverside Gardens, near the Bridge, we cruise past the old home of Diana Dors, before entering Clivedon Reach, where the majestic home of the Astor Family lies on the top of the hill.

We continue past the Waterside Inn, famed hostelry of the Roux brothers, onto the strangely named Monkey Island with its amazing Hotel. Rolf Harris, Michael Parkinson, Billy Connolly, Sheila Ferguson of the Three Degrees, Gerald Ratner and Anthony Worrall-Thompson, are all down by the river. Stories of the nortourious 'Botany Bay', the Thames' very own 'red light' district, the pretty cottage of Edward VII's mistress, Lily Langtry and much more!
Sunday 17th Adult: £53.00
Child: £51.00
Lowestoft Shopper
Welcome to the most easterly point in the UK - Lowestoft, with its lovely beach and sea front which is in walking distance of the town centre with its fine shops, restaurants, cafes and not forgetting its fish & chip shops!. Look out for Gulliver, Lowetoft's very own wind turbine surveying the town. A great day out for the whole family.

Please Note this day excursion starts in Leiston
Tuesday 19th Adult: £8.00
Child: £7.00
Kings Lynn & Oxborough Hall - NEW
Spend the morning at Kings Lynn then on to Oxborough Hall, a romantic, moated manor house. It was built by the Bedingfield Family in the 15th Century and they have lived here ever since. Inside, the family's Catholic history is revealed, complete with a secret priest's hole which you can crawl inside. See the astonishing needlework by Mary Queen of Scots, and the private chapel, built with reclaimed materials. Outside, you can enjoy panoramic views from the gatehouse roof and follow the woodcarving trails in the gardens and woodlands.
Tuesday 19th Adult: £23.00
Child: £17.00
Newmarket Nights Tour & National Stud
This combines a visit to the National Stud with a great nights racing at Newmarket. WE start with a guided tour of The National Stud, where you will be able to see mares, foals, 5 resident stallions, and are given an insight into the daily workings of a stud farm and its history. Afterwards you will have High Tea at the Wavertree's Coffee Shop Restuarant situated in the grounds of The National Stud. During high tea you will be briefed on the evening's race card and at 5pm you will across to the July racecourse (adjacent to the stud) for an evenings racing in the Premier Enclosure. Your guide will be available to take small parties down to the start to see behind the scenes of a race & will also be on hand to offer any advice during the evening. After the racing enjoy a concert from "Madness" performing some of their great hits before returning home after a great day out.
Friday 22nd Adult: £85.00
Child: £85.00
Lowestoft Air Show - The Most Easterly Air Show Around!
Spend a day at this fantastic air display, which takes place along one of Suffolk’s finest beaches. The sea front is transformed for the two days of the Festival, with something for everyone whatever age, with funfairs, rides, simulators, stalls, caterers, music and a great family atmosphere!

PLEASE Note this day excursion starts from Leiston.
Saturday 23rd Adult: £10.00
Child: £8.00
Beth Chatto & Hyde Hall Gardens
Spend the morning at the lovely Beth Chatto Gardens, a popular gardener's delight!! Then onto a visit to Hyde Hall for the afternoon.

Price includes Admission.
Saturday 23rd Adult: £28.50
Child: £16.00
Mystery Tour and Sunday Lunch
If you’ve never experienced a mystery tour with Sunday lunch book early to avoid disappointment – very popular! Sit back and let us take care of your day! 2 Course hot lunch included in the price.
Sunday 24th Adult: £27.00
Fairhaven Green Festival - NEW
Enjoy an action-packed day of entertainment and fun - activities include Morris Dancing, circus skills, face painting, children's crafts, clay play, fairy den building, insect box making, have-a-go felt maker, the Green Man storyteller & much more. Great fun for all the family!!!!
Sunday 24th Adult: £17.00
Child: £13.50
OAP: £16.00
Lowestoft Air Show - The Most Easterly Air Show Around!
Spend a day at this fantastic air display, which takes place along one of Suffolk’s finest beaches. The sea front is transformed for the two days of the Festival, with something for everyone whatever age, with funfairs, rides, simulators, stalls, caterers, music and a great family atmosphere!

PLEASE Note this day excursion starts from Leiston.
Sunday 24th Adult: £10.00
Child: £8.00
Royal Norfolk Show
The largest 2 day agricultural show in the country. There is so much to see and do at the Royal Norfolk Show:- Exhibitions & Displays, Bandstands, Children's Activity Area & Village Green Countryside Area, Cookery theatre & Food Hall, The Gardeners Show, Dog Show Local & Rural Crafts, Art Exhibition and demonstrations, and more…. Great day out something for the whole family. Book your seats tdoay!

Price includes admission.

PLEASE Note this date for the show starts in Lowestoft.
Wednesday 27th Adult: £30.00
Child: £17.00
OAP: £28.00
Royal Norfolk Show
The largest 2 day agricultural show in the country. There is so much to see and do at the Royal Norfolk Show:- Exhibitions & Displays, Bandstands, Children's Activity Area & Village Green Countryside Area, Cookery theatre & Food Hall, The Gardeners Show, Dog Show Local & Rural Crafts, Art Exhibition and demonstrations, and more…. Great day out something for the whole family. Book your seats tdoay!

Price includes admission.

Please Note this excursion is for Leiston & Lowestoft.
Thursday 28th Adult: £30.00
Child: £17.00
OAP: £28.00
Mississippi Paddleboat
After spending the morning at Potter Heigham, we journey to Horning to board "The Southern Comfort", a double-deck paddle boat purpose built for the Broads. This luxury river cruiser runs from Horning along the River Bure through the village and out to Ranworth Broad and back, passing lovely old thatched houses, windmills and Norfolk reed beds. Throughout the trip there is an excellant commentary and continual pointing out of the water birds around at the time.

Price includes the River Cruise.
Saturday 30th Adult: £17.00
Child: £15.00
July 2012    
Abbots Ripton Garden Show - NEW
The main features of this show apart from the beautiful gardens will include Gardening talks by various speakers including Steve Brookes, BBC Gardening Presenter & Author who will present "The Greatest Gardening Tips in the World". There will be a multitude of trade stands, hot & cold food, a tea garden, brass bands and an informal Sunday service in the rose circle.


DISABLED ACCESS is possible but is limited in some areas. There are Bridges to reach parts of the Garden but it is quite a long distance from the Car & Coach Parks to the Gardens and Trade Stand Area.
Sunday 1st Adult: £18.50
Child: £12.50
Hampton Court Flower Show
At the height of summer, one of the world’s most famous royal palaces plays host to the sumptuous Hampton Court Palace Flower Show. This RHS spectacle is the largest of its kind in the world, thousands of gardening fans can see, smell and touch an abundance of floral delights. Visitors can enjoy around 50 inspiring display gardens including the tranquil water gardens, a unique category of this show, and the innovative conceptual gardens showcasing the next big names in garden design. From contemporary to traditional, there are plenty of design ideas to suit any garden lover. Hundreds of the UK’s best nurseries fill the floral marquees, Festival of Roses and Plant Heritage Marquee, and floral art, fruit and vegetables and floristry are also a major part of the show. With plenty of opportunities to buy gifts and gadgets and several tempting catering options, anyone can have a glorious day out at the Hampton Court Palace Flower Show.

PRICE includes Admission.

A superb day excursion so book now!
Thursday 5th Adult: £57.00
Child: £55.00
Hampton Court Flower Show
At the height of summer, one of the world’s most famous royal palaces plays host to the sumptuous Hampton Court Palace Flower Show. This RHS spectacle is the largest of its kind in the world, thousands of gardening fans can see, smell and touch an abundance of floral delights. Visitors can enjoy around 50 inspiring display gardens including the tranquil water gardens, a unique category of this show, and the innovative conceptual gardens showcasing the next big names in garden design. From contemporary to traditional, there are plenty of design ideas to suit any garden lover. Hundreds of the UK’s best nurseries fill the floral marquees, Festival of Roses and Plant Heritage Marquee, and floral art, fruit and vegetables and floristry are also a major part of the show. With plenty of opportunities to buy gifts and gadgets and several tempting catering options, anyone can have a glorious day out at the Hampton Court Palace Flower Show.

PRICE includes Admission.

A superb day excursion so book now!
Saturday 7th Adult: £57.00
Child: £55.00
Lavender Festival
On this popular day out there is plenty to see and do including a small craft fair, the Lavender Lace Makers demonstrating their craft, the distillery will be operating, shop and restaurant will be be open and much more. Also included is entrance to the Rare Breeds Animal Centre and Meadow Gardens.

Price Includes Entrance to Rare Breeds Animal Centre and the Meadow Gardens.
Sunday 8th Adult: £20.00
Child: £18.00
Sandringham Flower Show
Sandringham Flower Show is one of the most prestigious horticultural events in the East of England. Now in its 130th year, it is much more than just a Flower Show. It is a unique event offering not only the best in horticulture but also an excellent day out, filled with family entertainment.

Price includes entrance to the show.
Wednesday 25th Adult: £25.00
Child: £15.00
     

All Excursions are operated subject to demand. In general, excursion prices DO NOT include admission to places of interest. If admission is included, this is clearly stated. Please note that our departure times normally indicate the departure time FROM THE VENUE. All prices are inclusive of tax.

Please note that times may be subject to alteration and should always be confirmed with the driver leaving the coach.

No SmokingPlease note all of our excursions are non-smoking.