Padstow Christmas Festival
Thursday 5th December
£23.00pp coach only
Please note, some demonstrations may be ticketed and are not included.
Padstow Christmas Festival in Cornwall There is a stellar line up of celebrity chefs scheduled to appear over the four days of the event. These chefs include some legendary British culinary icons.
The celebrity chefs will be appearing alongside with some of the hottest up and coming talent in the food industry. Giving you some inspiration on how to serve up the perfect Christmas feast for your family and friends. From party foods to the main event, all bases are covered. You can find a full timetable and can also purchase tickets for the festival here. Alongside the celebrity chef demonstrations there will be a great selection of food market stalls. All dotted around Padstow’s picture postcard harbour side location. Showcasing the very best of West Country produce. From artisan bread and pastries, to chocolates, cheese, preserves & pickles. There will also be some of the finest craft beer, cider, gin, rum, vodka and brandy producers in the region on display. |
Pick up points – Main coach | Pick up time |
Upton Coaches Depot | |
Bampton War Memorial | |
Tiverton Bus Station | |
Sampford Peverell Car Park | |
Junction 27 Services | |
Rockwell Green – Pet Supplies | |
Wellington – Longforth Coach park | |
Taunton – Hankridge Way (Heron Gate Bus Stop) | |
Additional pick ups are available – Cove, Morrisons Bus Stop Tiverton, Post Hill & Halberton. |
Pick up points – Courtesy minibus from the Minehead area | Pick up time |
Minehead – Bancks Street Bus Stop | |
Alcombe – Silvermead Bus Stop | |
Dunster – Dunster Steep Bus Stop | |
Carhampton – Village Stores Bus Stop | |
Washford – Washford Inn, Post Office & Quarry Road Bus Stops | |
Watchet – Coach Bays by Railway | |
Williton – Spar Bus Stop | |
Taunton Centre – Kings Arms Bus Stop | |
Galmington – Launderette | |
Additional pick ups are available – Along the A39 Minehead to Williton |
Pick up points – Courtesy minibus | Pick up time |
Bishops Lydeard Station road Bus Stop | |
Plymouth Shopper
Saturday 7th December
£22.00pp coach only
Based upon former Children’s Laureate Michael Morpurgo’s acclaimed novel, Nick Stafford’s play has become an international phenomenon since its premiere at the National Theatre itself in 2007. As this latest production attests, it is worthy of every accolade it has received.
Morpurgo’s intelligent, heartfelt narrative follows the journeys through the war of both Joey, a fine Devonshire horse, and his young master, Albert. The NT’s staging of it is deservedly famous for its extraordinary, life-sized horse puppets. However, the production’s greatest achievement is that its grand theatre technologies (including unusually effective stage projections) always serve, rather than overwhelm, the story. Morpurgo’s tale, in which Joey is a rare equine survivor of the folly of cavalry charges into barbed wire and machine-gun fire, opens into a German experience of the war which is every bit as brutal and pitiless as that of the British. The pathos and reconciliatory intent of the novel are realised powerfully on a cleverly minimalist set by way of painful ensemble scenes, touching songs (by John Tams) and brilliant moments of horse choreography. |
Pick up points – Main coach | Pick up time |
Upton Coaches Depot | |
Bampton War Memorial | |
Tiverton Bus Station | |
Sampford Peverell Car Park | |
Junction 27 Services | |
Rockwell Green – Pet Supplies | |
Wellington – Longforth Coach park | |
Taunton – Hankridge Way (Heron Gate Bus Stop) | |
Additional pick ups are available – Cove, Morrisons Bus Stop Tiverton, Post Hill & Halberton. |
Pick up points – Courtesy minibus from the Minehead area | Pick up time |
Minehead – Bancks Street Bus Stop | |
Alcombe – Silvermead Bus Stop | |
Dunster – Dunster Steep Bus Stop | |
Carhampton – Village Stores Bus Stop | |
Washford – Washford Inn, Post Office & Quarry Road Bus Stops | |
Watchet – Coach Bays by Railway | |
Williton – Spar Bus Stop | |
Taunton Centre – Kings Arms Bus Stop | |
Galmington – Launderette | |
Additional pick ups are available – Along the A39 Minehead to Williton |
Pick up points – Courtesy minibus | Pick up time |
Bishops Lydeard Station road Bus Stop | |
War Horse
Saturday 7th December
Band A £89.00pp
Band B £79.00pp
Theatre Royal, Plymouth
Based upon former Children’s Laureate Michael Morpurgo’s acclaimed novel, Nick Stafford’s play has become an international phenomenon since its premiere at the National Theatre itself in 2007. As this latest production attests, it is worthy of every accolade it has received.
Morpurgo’s intelligent, heartfelt narrative follows the journeys through the war of both Joey, a fine Devonshire horse, and his young master, Albert. The NT’s staging of it is deservedly famous for its extraordinary, life-sized horse puppets. However, the production’s greatest achievement is that its grand theatre technologies (including unusually effective stage projections) always serve, rather than overwhelm, the story. Morpurgo’s tale, in which Joey is a rare equine survivor of the folly of cavalry charges into barbed wire and machine-gun fire, opens into a German experience of the war which is every bit as brutal and pitiless as that of the British. The pathos and reconciliatory intent of the novel are realised powerfully on a cleverly minimalist set by way of painful ensemble scenes, touching songs (by John Tams) and brilliant moments of horse choreography. |
Additional information:
The coach will arrive early to allow time for lunch prior to the performance.
Pick up points – Main coach | Pick up time |
Upton Coaches Depot | |
Bampton War Memorial | |
Tiverton Bus Station | |
Sampford Peverell Car Park | |
Junction 27 Services | |
Rockwell Green – Pet Supplies | |
Wellington – Longforth Coach park | |
Taunton – Hankridge Way (Heron Gate Bus Stop) | |
Additional pick ups are available – Cove, Morrisons Bus Stop Tiverton, Post Hill & Halberton. |
Pick up points – Courtesy minibus from the Minehead area | Pick up time |
Minehead – Bancks Street Bus Stop | |
Alcombe – Silvermead Bus Stop | |
Dunster – Dunster Steep Bus Stop | |
Carhampton – Village Stores Bus Stop | |
Washford – Washford Inn, Post Office & Quarry Road Bus Stops | |
Watchet – Coach Bays by Railway | |
Williton – Spar Bus Stop | |
Taunton Centre – Kings Arms Bus Stop | |
Galmington – Launderette | |
Additional pick ups are available – Along the A39 Minehead to Williton |
Pick up points – Courtesy minibus | Pick up time |
Bishops Lydeard Station road Bus Stop | |
Clarks Village
Tuesday 10th December
£16.00pp coach only
Clarks Village is located within the green heart of Somerset, offering over 90 coveted brands with up to 60% off RRP every day, as well as landscaped gardens, an outdoor adventure play park, delicious diversions with restaurants, cafés and grab and go kiosks; and an unbeatable atmosphere. |
Pick up points – Main coach | Pick up time |
Upton Coaches Depot | |
Bampton War Memorial | |
Tiverton Bus Station | |
Sampford Peverell Car Park | |
Junction 27 Services | |
Rockwell Green – Pet Supplies | |
Wellington – Longforth Coach park | |
Taunton – Hankridge Way (Heron Gate Bus Stop) | |
Additional pick ups are available – Cove, Morrisons Bus Stop Tiverton, Post Hill & Halberton. |
Pick up points – Courtesy minibus from the Minehead area | Pick up time |
Minehead – Bancks Street Bus Stop | |
Alcombe – Silvermead Bus Stop | |
Dunster – Dunster Steep Bus Stop | |
Carhampton – Village Stores Bus Stop | |
Washford – Washford Inn, Post Office & Quarry Road Bus Stops | |
Watchet – Coach Bays by Railway | |
Williton – Spar Bus Stop | |
Taunton Centre – Kings Arms Bus Stop | |
Galmington – Launderette | |
Additional pick ups are available – Along the A39 Minehead to Williton |
Pick up points – Courtesy minibus | Pick up time |
Bishops Lydeard Station road Bus Stop | |
Longleat Festival of Light
Saturday 21st December
Adult £65.30pp
Child £54.75pp
includes admission (please note, some attractions are excluded)
The Longleat Festival of Lights is a fantastic seasonal event you can enjoy with your loved ones. brings more than 7000 lanterns in 10 miles silk, blinking Christmas lights, twinkle lights, lights exhibition, fairy lights, 25 miles of LED lights, 30 tons of steel frames illuminated structure, and more! |
Pick up points – Main coach | Pick up time |
Upton Coaches Depot | |
Bampton War Memorial | |
Tiverton Bus Station | |
Sampford Peverell Car Park | |
Junction 27 Services | |
Rockwell Green – Pet Supplies | |
Wellington – Longforth Coach park | |
Taunton – Hankridge Way (Heron Gate Bus Stop) | |
Additional pick ups are available – Cove, Morrisons Bus Stop Tiverton, Post Hill & Halberton. |
Pick up points – Courtesy minibus from the Minehead area | Pick up time |
Minehead – Bancks Street Bus Stop | |
Alcombe – Silvermead Bus Stop | |
Dunster – Dunster Steep Bus Stop | |
Carhampton – Village Stores Bus Stop | |
Washford – Washford Inn, Post Office & Quarry Road Bus Stops | |
Watchet – Coach Bays by Railway | |
Williton – Spar Bus Stop | |
Taunton Centre – Kings Arms Bus Stop | |
Galmington – Launderette | |
Additional pick ups are available – Along the A39 Minehead to Williton |
Pick up points – Courtesy minibus | Pick up time |
Bishops Lydeard Station road Bus Stop | |