Excursions
Our popular day excursion programme for 2012 is available now!
Our paper brochure is available from all our agents and also from our head office in Ellesmere. You can request a copy by telephone on: 01691 622761 or by emailing: (Enable Javascript to see the email address)
You can book direct with us or with your local agent if that is more convenient for yourself.
2012 Excursion Programme
Sunday 10th June – Scarborough
Leaving early morning, we make a short comfort stop en route to the Sunny Seaside Resort of Scarborough for the day.
Adults £19.50 Child £13 Timetable A* Return 17:00
Sunday 8th July – Midsummer Mystery Meal Tour
Once we have everyone on board, we head off for a day of mystery. Making a stop for morning coffee, lunch stop where an included two course meal will be served with tea or coffee and making a stop on the way home.
**Two course meal with tea of coffee included within the price**
Adults £24 Child £19.30 Timetable B Return 17:00
Sunday 22nd July – Canals and Mills of Lancashire
Making our way into the Lancashire Hills, we start our day by calling at Oswaldtwistle Mill. You will have time here to browse the many small outlets, and have lunch before boarding the coach. This will take you for the afternoon’s cruise on board the Marton Emperor – once travelled on by HRH The Prince of Wales. Whilst on board enjoy a tea or coffee with biscuits on this gentle hour and a half cruise on the Leeds to Liverpool Canal.
**Price includes guided tour on canal boat afternoon tea and biscuits**
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Adults £22 Child £16 Timetable B Return 17:00
Wednesday 1st August – Blackpool
Departing Whitchurch around 08:50, we head to Blackpool, making a short comfort stop before arriving in Blackpool for the day.
Adults £12.50 Child £8.30 Timetable B Return 17:00
Wednesday 15th August – Llandudno
Departing our last pick up, we head into the seaside town of Llandudno for the day.
Adults £12 Child £8 Timetable B Return 17:00
Saturday 25th August – Buckingham Palace or London
Leaving early morning, we make a suitable comfort stop before arriving in London. Once there you have a little free time before the free flow tour around Buckingham Palace. For those not taking the tour there will be approximately 4 hours to spend at leisure before our return journey.
Adults £25 Child £16.60 Timetable A Return 16:30
**Price including entrance into Buckingham Palace**
Adults £40 Child £33 Timetable A Return 16:30
Sunday 2nd September – A Day in the Lakes
Leaving our last pick up we head onto the motorway network, making a comfort stop on our way to Bowness. You will have time here for lunch, and maybe a trip on Windermere before we head to Grasmere for the afternoon.
Adults £18 Child £12 Timetable A* Return 17:00
Sunday 16th September – Cotswolds and Cream Tea
Making our way south, we call first of all at Evesham Country Park. Here you have time for lunch before taking the scenic route to Tewkesbury. Once here you will be treated to an afternoon cream tea at The Abbey Tea Rooms and a little time afterwards to explore the town or maybe the wonderful Abbey itself.
**Afternoon Cream Tea included in the price**
Adults £18 Child £14 Timetable B Return 16:30
Sunday 7th October – October Mystery Tour
Join us for a day out. No need to worry about where we going, just bring yourselves along. During the day we will be stopping for morning coffee, lunch and afternoon tea.
Adults £12 Child £9 Timetable B Return 17:00
Sunday 21st October – Cambrian Autumn Tints Tour
Join us on an autumnal mystery tour to see the change of the seasons. We will aim to make suitable stops during the day to ensure you have a lovely day out.
Adults £14 Child £9.30 Timetable B Return 17:00
Tuesday 23rd October & Thursday 25th October – Blackpool Illuminations
Back by popular demand. Buckets and spades at the ready whilst we spend the day at Blackpool, followed by a tour through the famous lights and a short comfort stop on the way home.
Adults £15 Child £10 Timetable C Return TBC
Sunday 4th November – Mini Mystery Tour
Something a little different for 2012, offering a shorter alternative to our ever popular mystery day trips. Come and join us on a gentle day out where we will make a couple of stops during the day before bringing you home.
Adults £10 Child £6.60 Timetable C Return 16:00
Saturday 17th November – Bury Market
Making our way north on the motorway network, we will arrive in Bury late morning so you can enjoy a full day at this world famous market.
Adults £12.50 Child £8.30 Timetable B Return 16:30
Thursday 22nd November – Chester or Cheshire Oaks
Enjoy the delights of City shopping, as Chester gets ready for the festive season. Or maybe visit the delights of Cheshire Oaks where all the big name Shops are all in one place at discounted prices
Adults £9 Child £6 Timetable C Return 17:00
Sunday 25th November – Chatsworth House for Christmas
Departing our usual pick ups, we make our way into deepest Derbyshire making a stop en-route to Chatsworth House. During November and December, the house is decorated in traditional fashion ready for the festivities. You’ll be able to wander through the house at your own pace to experience the home of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire. On the way home, if time allows we’ll make a short stop at the Chatsworth Farm Shop.
**Entrance to Chatsworth House included**
Adults £25 Child £21 Timetable B Return 16:30
Sunday 2nd December – Liverpool Christmas Market
A chance to visit Liverpool’s Christmas Market. The coach will drop you off close to the New Liverpool One Shopping Centre, which is located within Liverpool City Centre and within close proximity to the Christmas Markets.
Adults £13 Child £8.60 Timetable B Return 16:30
Saturday 8th December – Bath Christmas Market
A new trip for this year, why not try the Bath Christmas Market. Leaving our pickups early morning, we make a suitable comfort stop before arriving in the lovely city which is decorated for the festive season.
Adults £19 Child £12.60 Timetable A Return 16:30
| TIMETABLE | A* / A | B | C | D |
| Overton – On – Dee: Post Office | 6.45 | 7.45 | 8.45 | 8.50 |
| Criftins: Parish Hall | 6.55 | 7.55 | 8.55 | 8.40 |
| Ellesmere: Elson Park
Stanham Drive Lakeland’s School Lakeside Coaches Depot Cross Street Bus Stop |
7.00
7.03 7.06 7.08 7.10 |
8.00
8.03 8.06 8.08 8.10 |
9.00
9.03 9.06 9.08 9.10 |
8.35
8.32 8.29 8.25 8.23 |
| Welshampton: Sun Inn | 7.20 | 8.20 | 9.20 | 8.15 |
| Wem: Church | 7.30 | 8.30 | 9.30 | 8.05 |
| Whitchurch: Brownlow Car Park | 7.10 | 8.50 | 9.50 | 7.45 |





