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.
Excursions 2013
| Date | Destination | Route | Adult | Child |
| Sunday 3rd March | Marches Borders Tour with Lunch
After a morning coffee stop we will take in the scenic Marches borderlands before stopping for a leisurely meal. Lunch includes a delicious home cooked carvery, dessert and tea/coffee to finish. |
C | £22.50 | £18.60 |
| Saturday 23rd March | Bury Market
A day out to visit this popular market. |
B | £12.50 | £8.30 |
| Monday 1st
April |
Easter Monday Llandudno
Our annual trip to one of our favourite resorts. |
B | £12.50 | £8.30 |
| Sunday 28th April | Ashton Market with M&S or Cheshire Oaks
Includes one of the best local farmers’ markets in the area. Finish the day with a choice of popular retail outlets. |
B | £11.00 | £7.50 |
| Sunday 12th
May |
Half Day Mystery
An afternoon out to . . . ? |
E | £10.00 | £6.60 |
| Sunday 26th
May |
Gloucester Tall Ships Festival
Join in with the festival, wander around the ancient cathedral and grab a bargain in the quayside designer outlet. |
A | £17.50 | £11.50 |
| Sunday 9th
June |
Appleby Horse Fair including Hawes
A taste of real Yorkshire. The charming village of Hawes for lunch, then onto the horse fair in Appleby to finish the day off a bit differently. |
A* | £17.50 | £11.50 |
| Tuesday 25th June | Southport
Soak up the atmosphere at this grand Victorian resort. |
B | £12.50 | £8.30 |
| Sunday 14th
July |
Cardiff with guided coach city tour.
A chance to see a different side of this city with a local guide. |
A | £20.00 | £15.50 |
| Sunday 28th
July |
Betws-y-Coed, Beddgelert and Porthmadog.
Three very different Welsh hotspots to enjoy with scenic drives within the Snowdonia National park. |
D | £15.00 | £10.00 |
| Tuesday 13th August | Llandudno or Rhyl
Summer day trip out to one of these seaside towns. |
C | £12.50 | £8.30 |
| Thursday 22nd August | Barmouth
A summer’s day out to the seaside. |
D | £12.50 | £8.30 |
| Sunday 1st September | Derbyshire Dales
A drive through quaint settlements amongst picturesque rolling hills. |
B | £15.00 | £10.00 |
| Saturday 14th September | Bury Market
Another chance to grab some bargains. |
B | £12.50 | £8.30 |
| Sunday 29th September | Elan Valley and Red Kite Visitor Centre
See the ‘Welsh Lake District’ and the beautiful Red Kites, the national bird of Wales. |
D | £15.00 | £10.00 |
| Sunday 20th October | Autumn Tints in the Lake District
View this colourful time of year in the most visited national park in the UK. |
A* | £17.50 | £11.50 |
| Wednesday 30th October | Blackpool and Lights
Half term trip to visit this Northern seaside town. |
C | £15.00 | £10.00 |
| Sunday 10th November | Mystery Tour with Lunch
Main course, sweet, tea/coffee included. The rest is a mystery! |
B | £24.50 | £20.00 |
| Saturday 23rd November | Llandudno Victorian Christmas Market.
A new reason to go to Llandudno – as if we need an excuse! |
B | £12.50 | £8.30 |
| Wednesday 4th December | Chester or Cheshire Oaks
Visit this ancient Roman city or the largest shopping outlet in the country. |
C | £9.00 | £6.00 |
| Sunday 15th December | Manchester Christmas Shopping
A choice of the Trafford Centre or Manchester city centre where the Christmas market is on. |
B | £12.50 | £8.30 |
| Timetables | A* | A | B | C | D | E |
| Overton-on-Dee: | 6.45 | 6.45 | 7.45 | 8.45 | 8.50 | 11.45 |
| Criftins: Parish Hall | 6.55 | 6.55 | 7.55 | 8.55 | 8.40 | 11.55 |
| Ellesmere: Elson Park | 7.00 | 7.00 | 8.00 | 9.00 | 8.35 | 12.00 |
| Stanham Drive | 7.03 | 7.03 | 8.03 | 9.03 | 8.32 | 12.03 |
| Lakelands School | 7.06 | 7.06 | 8.06 | 9.06 | 8.29 | 12.06 |
| Lakeside Depot | 7.08 | 7.08 | 8.08 | 9.08 | 8.25 | 12.08 |
| Cross Street | 7.10 | 7.10 | 8.10 | 9.10 | 8.23 | 12.10 |
| Welshampton: Sun Inn | 7.20 | 7.20 | 8.20 | 9.20 | 8.15 | 12.20 |
| Wem: Church | 7.10 | 7.30 | 8.30 | 9.30 | 8.05 | 12.30 |
| Whitchurch: Brownlow Car Park | 7.30 | 7.10 | 8.50 | 9.50 | 7.45 | 12.50 |
Booking Agents
Lakeside Coaches: The Coach Centre, Ellesmere. (01691) 622 761
Mrs. Gwen Hesp: 76 High Street, Wem. (01939) 234 442
Travelmaster Holidays: 2 The Bull Ring, Whitchurch. (01948) 662 361
Booking Conditions
Seating Arrangements: We reserve the right to re-arrange the seating plan and allocate seats other than those booked. We will only do this when absolutely necessary.
Booking: All seats must be paid for one week before the departure date. Seat numbers will be allocated on payment.
Cancellations: We reserve the right to cancel any excursion. If this happens, passengers will receive a full refund. Passengers who cancel bookings are reminded that refunds will only be made at the discretion of the management.
