June
St Ives
Wednesday 1st June
£22.00pp coach only
Excursion details:
With its mild climate, beautiful beaches of soft white sand and a famous Mediterranean light that has attracted artists for centuries, St Ives is rightly considered one of Cornwall’s gems.
The town more than lives up to expectations and the journey to St Ives on the train is where the whole experience begins.
St Ives has been a busy fishing port since the Middle Ages and is believed to have been settled as early as the Bronze Age. The West Cornwall moors, which the town borders, are testament to this with their ancient field systems and numerous megalithic sites . St Ives Museum contains some interesting information about the town’s past including exhibits on wrecking and the fishing industry.
Approximate departure for home:
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 |
Padstow
Tuesday 7th June
£19.00pp coach only
Excursion details:
Padstow town which is centred around the working harbour where boats come and go with the days catches and there’s always a crab line or two to take an interest in. From gift shops pastry parlours, there plenty to recommend, including the national lobster Hatchery where marine life conversations can be seen in action.
Approximate departure for home:
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 |
Burrow Farm Gardens – East Devon’s Secret Garden and Lyme Regis
Tuesday 14th June
£24.00pp including entry
Excursion details:
East Devons Secret Garden has 13 acres of lovingly designed gardens with colour throughout the year.
This peaceful oasis has a variety of different planting styles which complement the stunning rural views. Taste the different design styles within the garden and appreciate the naturalistic planting.
A trip to Lyme Regis wouldn’t be complete without a stroll around the iconic Cobb harbour. On a clear day and you will be rewarded with some of the finest views along the coast. If it’s a bit grey and murky outside then don’t despair as this is when The Cobb is full of atmosphere!
Approximate departure for home:
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 Gloucester & Warwick Railway and Broadway
Thursday 16th June
£31.00pp including entry
Excursion details:
The Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway is a volunteer operated heritage railway in Gloucestershire and Worcestershire offering a round trip of 28 miles. It uses part of the route of the former Great Western Railway’s main line from Birmingham to Cheltenham which used to run via Stratford-upon-Avon.
It now operates steam and heritage diesel trains between Cheltenham Racecourse and Broadway through some of the most spectacular scenery in the Cotswolds. The line commands wonderful views of the nearby sleepy hamlets and villages, with outstanding outlooks across to the Malvern Hills and beyond.
The beautiful and historic Cotswold village of Broadway is a memorable place to stay and a perfect base from which to tour the local area and enjoy the stunning walks. The pretty High Street is lined with horse chestnut trees and includes a mixture of period houses and picturesque honey coloured Cotswold stone cottages which have lured visitors for centuries.
Approximate departure for home:
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 |
Lanhydrock National Trust
Tuesday 21st June
£17.00pp NT Members £32.90pp Non members
Excursion details:
Lanhydrock is quintessential country house and estate, with the feeling of wealthy but unpretentious family home. Discover two sides of Victorian life: from the kitchen which offers thrilling glimpse into life ‘below stairs’, to luxurious family areas, elegant dining room and spacious bedrooms which reveal the comforts of ‘upstairs’ living. Make sure you take a stroll around the extensive gardens and enjoy their year-round colour. There are beautiful herbaceous borders, a fabulous formal parterre and colourful higher gardens filled with camellias, magnolias and rhododendrons.
Approximate departure for home:
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
Tuesday 28th June
Adults £38.00pp Seniors £35.50pp including entry
Excursion details:
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.
Approximate departure for home:
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 |