Broadway & The Lavender Fields
Wednesday 5th July
£27.50pp Including entry to the Lavender Fields
Welcome to Somerset Lavender
A working lavender farm located in the heart of Somerset, a stones throw away from the iconic city of Bath.
At Somerset Lavender you are free to roam through acres of beautiful purple lavender, experiencing all the farm has to offer, including our farm shop and cafe.
A famous Cotswold beauty spot, Broadway is nestled at the foot of the rolling Cotswold hills. As its name suggests, Broadway is dominated by a wide tree-lined street packed with independent shops, restaurants, hotels and a couple of excellent museums.
The Lygon Arms Hotel was once a manor house and is something of a Cotswold institution – in its time it has hosted both Charles I and Oliver Cromwell – though not at the same time!
Don’t miss the Gordon Russell Design Museum, which celebrates the work of the renowned 20th century furniture designer, or the Broadway Museum and Art Gallery where you can gain an insight into the history of the village and its cultural heritage. However, no visit to the area is complete without a visit to Broadway Tower, an iconic viewpoint overlooking many counties.
| Pick up points – Main coach | Pick up time |
| Upton Coaches Depot | |
| Bampton War Memorial | |
| Tiverton Bus Station | |
| Sampford Peverell | |
| Junction 27 Services | |
| Rockwell Green – Pet Supplies or Barley Mow | |
| Wellington – Longforth Coach park | |
| Taunton – Hankridge Way (Heron Gate Bus Stop)
Northbound excursions |
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| Additional pick ups are available – Cove, Morrisons Bus Stop Tiverton, Post Hill & Halberton. | |
| Pick up points – Courtesy Mini coach 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 | |
Kingston Lacy National Trust
Thursday 6th July
£17.00pp National Trust Member / £35.00pp non- member
House –
A lavish family home, re-imagined as a Venetian Palace, in the Dorset countryside.
Garden –
Classic English garden with Fernery, herbaceous borders, formal Parterre and Kitchen Garden, surrounded by Japanese-inspired planting and colourful woodland.
Parkland –
Acres of parkland surround the house, grazed by the pedigree Red Ruby Devon cattle and rare breed Portland sheep.
Heathland –
Holt Heath is one of the largest remaining areas of heathland in Dorset, and a Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Eating-
Stables Café serving a range of drinks, light lunches and takeaways; takeaway kiosk in the Kitchen Garden.
Shopping –
Shop selling a range of gifts, accessories, food and drink, plants and books. Second-hand bookshop.
| Pick up points – Main coach | Pick up time |
| Upton Coaches Depot | |
| Bampton War Memorial | |
| Tiverton Bus Station | |
| Sampford Peverell | |
| Junction 27 Services | |
| Rockwell Green – Pet Supplies or Barley Mow | |
| Wellington – Longforth Coach park | |
| Taunton – Hankridge Way (Heron Gate Bus Stop)
Northbound excursions |
|
| Additional pick ups are available – Cove, Morrisons Bus Stop Tiverton, Post Hill & Halberton. | |
| Pick up points – Courtesy Mini coach 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 | |
Woody Bay Railway & Lynmouth
Tuesday 11th July
£25.50pp Including train ride
The last narrow gauge railway adventure
The only steam railway in the UK where passengers travel in Victorian railway carriages designed in the 1890s.
Steam trains through rolling countryside, with views out to wild moorland and the rugged coastline. Originally opened in 1898, and closed in 1935; what you can see today at Woody Bay is just the beginning of an exciting project to rebuild one of the world’s most famous and picturesque narrow-gauge railways; the legendary Lynton & Barnstaple Railway.
Lynton & Lynmouth is a picturesque coastal resort located in North Devon, England. With its stunning natural beauty, rich history, and diverse range of attractions and events, Lynton & Lynmouth is the perfect destination for those seeking a unique and unforgettable holiday experience. From the world-famous Lynton & Lynmouth Cliff Railway to the Lynmouth Regatta & Maritime Festival, there is something for everyone in this charming seaside town.
| Pick up points – Main coach | Pick up time |
| Upton Coaches Depot | |
| Bampton War Memorial | |
| Tiverton Bus Station | |
| Sampford Peverell | |
| Junction 27 Services | |
| Rockwell Green – Pet Supplies or Barley Mow | |
| Wellington – Longforth Coach park | |
| Taunton – Hankridge Way (Heron Gate Bus Stop)
Northbound excursions |
|
| Additional pick ups are available – Cove, Morrisons Bus Stop Tiverton, Post Hill & Halberton. | |
| Pick up points – Courtesy Mini coach 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 | |
Eden Project
Thursday 13th July
£40.00pp £38.00pp Including entry
Eden Project
Our home in Cornwall used to be a barren landscape – a former clay mine with no soil or plants. We transformed this huge crater into a beautiful global garden, which sets the stage for an extraordinary day out where you’ll rediscover the natural world as you’ve never experienced it before.
Explore massive covered Biomes to trek through the world’s largest indoor rainforest and immerse yourself in the calm fragrance of the Mediterranean Biome. Enjoy extensive Outdoor Gardens, contemporary artworks, performance and storytelling. Discover places to rest, play and eat, and pick up inspiring ideas to take home on how to care for the planet that cares for you.
| Pick up points – Main coach | Pick up time |
| Upton Coaches Depot | |
| Bampton War Memorial | |
| Tiverton Bus Station | |
| Sampford Peverell | |
| Junction 27 Services | |
| Rockwell Green – Pet Supplies or Barley Mow | |
| Wellington – Longforth Coach park | |
| Taunton – Hankridge Way (Heron Gate Bus Stop)
Northbound excursions |
|
| Additional pick ups are available – Cove, Morrisons Bus Stop Tiverton, Post Hill & Halberton. | |
| Pick up points – Courtesy Mini coach 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 | |
Strictly Ballroom the Musical
Saturday 15th July 7.30pm Bristol Hippodrome
Grand Circle £72.50pp
Strictly Ballroom the Musical, based on the award‐winning world‐wide film phenomenon, is heading out to tour the UK and Ireland, starring Strictly Come Dancing’s Kevin Clifton!
With direction from dancer, choreographer, theatre director and Britain’s favourite TV Judge, Craig Revel Horwood, Strictly Ballroom the Musical will be will be foxtrotting around the UK from October 2022.
Bringing together a cast of over 20 world class performers, Strictly Ballroom the Musical follows rebellious young ballroom dancer, Scott Hastings. When his radical dance style see him fall out of favour with Australian Federation, he must dance with beginner, Fran. Together they find the courage to defy tradition and discover that to win, your steps don’t need to be strictly ballroom!
Featuring toe tapping numbers such as Love is in the Air, Perhaps Perhaps Perhaps and Time After Time, as well as several wonderful new songs by internationally acclaimed artists including Sia, David Foster and Eddie Perfect. This spectacle is sure to make for an unforgettable evening under the glitter ball that will send your heart soaring!
| Pick up points – Main coach | Pick up time |
| Upton Coaches Depot | |
| Bampton War Memorial | |
| Tiverton Bus Station | |
| Sampford Peverell | |
| Junction 27 Services | |
| Rockwell Green – Pet Supplies or Barley Mow | |
| Wellington – Longforth Coach park | |
| Taunton – Hankridge Way (Heron Gate Bus Stop)
Northbound excursions |
|
| Additional pick ups are available – Cove, Morrisons Bus Stop Tiverton, Post Hill & Halberton. | |
| Pick up points – Courtesy Mini coach 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 | |
Brownsea Island NT & Poole
Wednesday 19th July
£32.00pp National Trust Member /£41.50pp Non-Member
Ferry trip –
Your Brownsea adventure starts with a ferry trip. Head to the ‘Planning your visit’ section for information on getting here from Poole Quay or Sandbanks.
Wildlife haven –
Famous for red squirrels, the island’s habitats include heathland, woodland and a lagoon – internationally important for overwintering and summer-nesting birds.
Visitor Centre and Engine Room –
Visitor Centre: Discover red squirrel stories and lift the lid on Brownsea’s wildlife. Engine Room (near reception): meet the characters that have shaped Brownsea and browse our second-hand bookshop.
Villano Café and Trading Post –
Harbourside café serving hot and cold drinks, lunches, cakes and ice cream. Snack van (seasonal) at the Outdoor Centre where you’ll also find island souvenirs at the Trading Post.
Boat, kayak and paddleboard access –
Head to the island via your own boat, kayak or paddleboard and we welcome you to land along the South Shore only. No landing along the North Shore or sea wall due to nesting birds, or at the National Trust pier for safety.
| Pick up points – Main coach | Pick up time |
| Upton Coaches Depot | |
| Bampton War Memorial | |
| Tiverton Bus Station | |
| Sampford Peverell | |
| Junction 27 Services | |
| Rockwell Green – Pet Supplies or Barley Mow | |
| Wellington – Longforth Coach park | |
| Taunton – Hankridge Way (Heron Gate Bus Stop)
Northbound excursions |
|
| Additional pick ups are available – Cove, Morrisons Bus Stop Tiverton, Post Hill & Halberton. | |
| Pick up points – Courtesy Mini coach 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 | |
Royal Welsh Show
Tuesday 25th July
£57.00pp Including entry
The Royal Welsh Show boosts both tourism and the local economy in Wales by becoming the go-to place for agricultural businesses to generate sales and a place for nearby rural communities to come together. The trade show has a long history, as the very first edition was held in 1904, and it was only through its popularity that organisers gave the Royal Welsh Show its current permanent exhibition grounds. The agricultural show is a place for entertainment, competitions, showcases, judging of cattle, sheep, horses, goats, pigs, and a place to purchase directly from local producers.
| Pick up points – Main coach | Pick up time |
| Upton Coaches Depot | |
| Bampton War Memorial | |
| Tiverton Bus Station | |
| Sampford Peverell | |
| Junction 27 Services | |
| Rockwell Green – Pet Supplies or Barley Mow | |
| Wellington – Longforth Coach park | |
| Taunton – Hankridge Way (Heron Gate Bus Stop)
Northbound excursions |
|
| Additional pick ups are available – Cove, Morrisons Bus Stop Tiverton, Post Hill & Halberton. | |
| Pick up points – Courtesy Mini coach 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 | |
Dunster & Exmoor Scenic Drive
Thursday 27th July
£16.00pp Coach only
With a scenic drive over Exmoor and then stopping for a time for you to take in the much loved area of Dunster.
Dunster –
A fairy tale castle perched high on a hill. An iconic Yarn Market. Charming shop fronts nestled side-by-side upon cobbled streets. A church with a famous carillon of bells. A water mill, dovecote and tithe barn. An ancient packhorse bridge snaking across the River Avill. Rose-covered thatched cottages. A Victorian folly rising from Conygar Hill, with panoramic views to coast and countryside. A puffing steam train completes the scene.
Welcome to Dunster, one of England’s most beautiful and fascinating medieval villages.
Whether you stay for an hour or two, a weekend, or longer, there’s so much to discover.
| Pick up points – Main coach | Pick up time |
| Upton Coaches Depot | |
| Bampton War Memorial | |
| Tiverton Bus Station | |
| Sampford Peverell | |
| Junction 27 Services | |
| Rockwell Green – Pet Supplies or Barley Mow | |
| Wellington – Longforth Coach park | |
| Taunton – Hankridge Way (Heron Gate Bus Stop)
Northbound excursions |
|
| Additional pick ups are available – Cove, Morrisons Bus Stop Tiverton, Post Hill & Halberton. | |
| Pick up points – Courtesy Mini coach 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 | |
The Tank Museum & Swanage
Thursday 31st July
£28.00pp Including entry
The Tank Museum brings the story of tanks and their crews to life, with the world’s best collection of tanks in awe-inspiring, modern exhibitions.
The museum houses 300 military machines, representing the key battles of every major conflict since the First World War. Our moving exhibitions tell the story of this British invention; from the mud of the Somme to the beaches of Normandy and the deserts of Iraq – featuring powerful stories from the soldiers that fought in them.
Get ready to experience the Biggest Day Out in History…
Swanage
Swanage is the most easterly town on the Jurassic Coast, and its gently shelving sandy beach and sheltered waters have made it a popular destination for families since Victorian times. Up to the early 19th Century, Swanage was a small fishing port. However the arrival of the railway meant it developed as a seaside resort and it retains much of its Victorian character to this day.
| Pick up points – Main coach | Pick up time |
| Upton Coaches Depot | |
| Bampton War Memorial | |
| Tiverton Bus Station | |
| Sampford Peverell | |
| Junction 27 Services | |
| Rockwell Green – Pet Supplies or Barley Mow | |
| Wellington – Longforth Coach park | |
| Taunton – Hankridge Way (Heron Gate Bus Stop)
Northbound excursions |
|
| Additional pick ups are available – Cove, Morrisons Bus Stop Tiverton, Post Hill & Halberton. | |
| Pick up points – Courtesy Mini coach 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 | |