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1 2013 Chronicle Day Excursions ONLY ONE PICK/DROP OFF POINT (OEC) COURIER ON SELECTED TRIPS SWANS COACHES Oldham Evening Chronicle 172 Union Street Oldham OL1 1EQ TO BOOK PLACES ON ANY OF OUR DAY EXCURSIONS PLEASE TELEPHONE CHRONICLE READER TRAVEL

2 White Scar Caves & Skipton With Lunch At Calf s Head, Nr Clitheroe Anderton Boat Lift & Cheshire Ice Cream Farm With Lunch At Hetty s Cafe The National Memorial Arboretum With Lunch At The Barns Hotel Skipton & Boundary Mills Sunday 16 th June 38pp Tuesday 25 th June 34pp Friday 28 th June 32pp Departs 9am Back Approx 5.40pm Monday 1 st July 15pp Departs 9am Back Approx 6pm Why not treat Dad to something different this Father s day? Start the day with a visit to White Scar Cave in Ingleton; the longest and largest show caverns in UK. Our tour by trained guides highlights the 200,000-year-old Battlefield Cavern. It is then on to Skipton, where you have free time to explore and enjoy before heading off to Calf s Head for your sumptuous 3-course carvery meal with stunning desserts. Guided tour of White Scar Caves Free time in Skipton to explore Three course Carvery meal at the popular Calf s Head, near Clitheroe Relax with a cruise along the River Weaver and then wonder at one of the marvels of Victorian engineering with an uplifting experience on the Anderton Boat Lift before heading off to Blakemere Craft Centre for your two-course lunch at Hetty s before finishing the day with a visit to Cheshire Ice Cream Farm lots of flavours to choose from! Cruise along River Weaver with The Anderton Boat Two-course lunch at Hetty s Café at Blakemere Visit to Cheshire Ice Cream Farm The National Memorial Arboretum, Staffordshire, the UK's year-round centre of Remembrance; a spiritually uplifting place, which honours the fallen, recognises service and sacrifice, and fosters pride in our country. You will have free time to wander at leisure through the many different memorial gardens before transferring to The Barns Hotel for your three-course late lunch. Free time to wander and see all the memorials Three-course lunch at The Barns Hotel a grade 2 listed building on the edge of Cannock Chase with coffee and mints id d Visit charming Skipton and enjoy its bustling market with free time to browse among the stalls or to buy a pie from its famous pie shop, there s also plenty of time to buy a bite of lunch. Afterwards it s on to our afternoon visit to Boundary Mill Stores for some more shopping. Free time in Skipton Free time at Boundary Mills, Colne for shopping Summertime in Cumbria With Lunch At The Netherwood Hotel Lincoln Chester, Llangollen & Pontcysyllte Aqueduct York Tuesday 2 nd July 40pp Departs 8.30am Back Approx 6.45pm Tuesday 9 th July 16pp Departs 8.30am Back Approx 6pm Friday 12 th July 26pp Departs 9am Back Approx 6.30pm Monday 29 th July 15pp Departs 9am Back Approx 6pm Enjoy a trip to the beautiful Lake District at the height of summer. Free time in Grange-over-Sands in the morning with a two course meal at Netherwood Hotel before you cruise along Windermere from Lakeside to Bowness-On-Windermere with free time in Bowness. All in all a perfect way to spend a summer s day Free time in Grange over Sands Two course lunch at Netherwood Hotel with coffee and mints Afternoon sail on Lake Windermere Visit the City of Lincoln is renowned for its history and heritage. Centred on the world-famous Cathedral, once famed to be the tallest building in the world and Lincoln Castle with its magnificent views, the city of Lincoln is surrounded by cobbled streets, traditional teashops and antique shops. Five hours of free time in Lincoln to enjoy and explore. With 30 minutes comfort stop on-route and back Morning visit to Chester with over 3 hours to explore this great city and get a bite to eat before we transfer to Froncysyllte, the embarkation point for our 2-hour canal cruise. At Froncysyllte we board the purpose built motor narrow boat the Thomas Telford for our journey, with informative live commentary, through the beautiful Vale of Llangollen and across the famous Pontcysyllte Aqueduct. The Thomas Telford is fully weather proof & heated. Three hours free time in Chester to explore and grab a bite to eat Two hours canal cruise on the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct before disembarking at Llangollen Wharf Enjoy a full day in York with over 5 hours free time to explore this magnificent city. Maybe visit one of York s many historic attractions, which include: York Minster, The Shambles, National Railway Museum, York Castle Museum, York City Walls, York Dungeon, Jorvik Viking Centre and Yorkshire Museum to name a few. Ideal family day out to get the summer holidays started! Five hours free time to enjoy all the attractions, dine and to explore

3 RHS Tatton Flower Show At Tatton Park Chesterfield Medieval Market Visit to East Midlands Designer Outlet Whitby Scarborough Friday 26 th July 32pp Departs 9am Back Approx 5.30pm Ideas, inspiration and plants they re all yours to take home from the RHS Flower Show at Tatton Park. Gardeners have grown to love this flower show for its relaxed ambience, original back-to-back small gardens and exciting show gardens that indulge a wide cross-section of tastes, budgets and planting preferences. From the latest trends in plants and furniture, to helpful tips on how to grow, train and manage your garden; this flower show has everything you need Ticket for the Tatton Flower Show with five hours of free time to enjoy and explore all the attractions Tuesday 30 th July 15pp Departs 8.30am Back Approx 6pm Chesterfield with its crooked spire is an attractive setting for one of the largest open-air markets in the country. In the height of summer it transforms itself back to the Middle Ages with medieval stallholders, games, funfair and medieval characters. As if this wasn t enough to satisfy shopaholics we ve also included an afternoon visit to the East Midlands Designer Outlet just south of Chesterfield Free time to enjoy Chesterfield s Medieval Market with over 200 stalls and entertainment Afternoon visit to East Midlands Designer Outlet to bag those bargain brands! Wednesday 31 st July 16pp Departs 8.30am Back Approx 7pm summer in beautiful North Yorkshire in the historic old seaport of Whitby to sightsee and purchase lunch from one its many cafes and renowned fish and chip shops or just relax in the sunshine. with a Five hours enjoy and explore Whitby Friday 2 nd August 15pp Departs 8.30am Back Approx 6.30pm You ll have over 5 hours free time to explore this fascinating resort with its two popular bays, sandy beaches & harbour. The North Bay has traditionally been the more peaceful end of the resort where you can journey beneath the waves to discover the creatures of our seas at Scarborough SEA LIFE and Marine Sanctuary or stroll through the relaxing Peasholm Park. The South Bay is the main focus and contains several arcades and entertainment facilities, and is overlooked by the town itself - popular locally for it s shopping. with a Five hours enjoy and explore Scarborough Morecambe Bay Walk With Meal At The Netherwood Hotel Party In The Park At Chatsworth House, Derbyshire Gilbert & Sullivan Pirates of Penzance With lunch At The Old Hall Hotel Blackpool Saturday 3 rd August 37pp Departs 11am Back Approx 10pm Saturday 3 rd August 35pp Departs 5pm Back Approx Midnight Wednesday 31 st July 55pp Departs 8.30am Back Approx 6.15pm Monday 5 th August 15pp Join us for this famous walk across Morecambe Bay from Hest Bank to Grange-over-Sands. After all that bracing fresh air you ll have worked up an appetite and the Netherwood Hotel in Grange-over-Sands awaits where you can enjoy a well-earned 2-course meal followed by a relaxing coffee and see from a great vantage point the distance you ve walked! 30 minute comfort stop Join us for this famous walk across Morecambe Bay from Hest Bank near Morecambe to Grange-over-Sands. Two course meal at The Netherwood Hotel with coffee and mints What better way to spend a Summer s evening than listening to live music on the lawn at Chatsworth. Delight in the sounds of classic disco, soul & pop with the magnificent house as backdrop. Get your dancing shoes on for a superb party of classic at our ultimate party night. Hit after hit will feature in this amazing concert, which features a stunning 10- piece band comprising London's top session musicians. Feel free to bring hampers along Admission into the Party In The Park. Enjoy free time in Buxton to explore this delightful spa town before enjoying a traditional Sunday lunch at the Old Hall Hotel in the centre of Buxton. After lunch, it s just a short stroll from the hotel to the Opera House where you can settle back and enjoy the glorious music of Gilbert & Sullivan. Pirates of Penzance is one of Gilbert & Sullivan s most popular operas. Free time in Buxton Traditional 3-course Sunday lunch with coffee & mints Matinee performance stalls ticket of Gilbert & Sullivan s Pirates of Penzance Enjoy a great day out and breathe in the fresh air of Blackpool. Visitors are treated to miles of unspoilt sandy beach perfect for a stroll, an impromptu family game of rounders, a great British picnic, or just building a sandcastle whatever your age. Blackpool is crammed with thrills and excitement, making every visit a funfilled adventure. Six hours of free time to enjoy and explore all of Blackpool s attractions All timings are approximate and may be subject to change due to tides & conditions

4 Pickering, Whitby & Goathland Manchester Ship Canal With A Visit to Liverpool Llandudno Whitby Wednesday 7 th August 16pp Thursday 8 th August 45pp Departs 9am Back Approx 7.30pm Friday 9 th August 15pp Departs 9am Back Approx 6.45pm Wednesday 14 th August 16pp summer in the beautiful North Yorkshire Moors an area of outstanding natural beauty and Heartbeat location. In the morning explore the lovely town of Pickering and then it s on to the historic old seaport of Whitby to sightsee and purchase lunch from one its many cafes and renowned fish and chip shops. In the afternoon we pay a visit Goathland, home of heartbeat Comfort stop in Pickering Free time to spend in Whitby Brief visit to Goathland Relax and enjoy a fascinating six-hour, 35-mile journey along this famous inland waterway with the legendary Mersey Ferries. Marvel at the historic buildings, industry, fields, houses and wide-open spaces of the Mersey estuary as you cruise along, all surrounded by nature s beauty and tranquillity. Six hours aboard the Ship Canal with running commentary Two hours free time in Liverpool after the cruise Llandudno is one of the finest traditional seaside resorts in the world with so much to see and do. The town is outstandingly preserved, with all the traditional attractions of its Victorian origins. All year round, Llandudno is a bustling centre for shopping, entertainment and cultural life Six hours free time to explore and enjoy Llandudno s many attractions summer in beautiful North Yorkshire in the historic old seaport of Whitby to sightsee and purchase lunch from one its many cafes and renowned fish and chip shops or just relax in the sunshine. with a Five hours free time to enjoy and explore Whitby Harrods Southport Liverpool Pickering, Whitby & Goathland Monday 12 th August 25pp Departs 5.30am Back Approx 9.30pm Friday 16 th August 15pp Monday 19 th August 15pp Wednesday 21 st August 16pp After dropping you off near the famous department store you ll have approximately 7 hours free time in which to shop, explore & eat. The store's 330 departments offer a wide range of products and services and include an impressive 28 restaurants. If you do not fancy shopping then perhaps you can just enjoy a day in the capital. Seven hours free time to enjoy, shop, eat and explore. Southport England s classic resort is a traditional Victorian seaside town but with a contemporary twist. It combines beautiful beaches, family attractions with fantastic shopping and a superb choice of restaurants. For all the fun of the fair the new Pleasure land is a must. Southport Flower Show will be going on when you visit Southport, if you love gardening then you must not miss this show. Tickets available to purchase at the gates. Six hours free enjoy and explore Southport Liverpool is steeped in history and rich in culture. Whatever your pleasure it s the perfect day out and you can be sure of a warm welcome for all the family. Take the family for a day out and enjoy some of its major attractions such as Liverpool One, Tate Liverpool, Beatles Story, Museum of Liverpool, U-Boat Story, The Yellow Duckmarine, Albert Dock, International Slavery Museum, Merseyside Maritime Museum, Titanic Tours, Echo Wheel of Liverpool and many more! Five hours free time to enjoy and explore Liverpool summer in the beautiful North Yorkshire Moors an area of outstanding natural beauty and Heartbeat location. In the morning explore the lovely town of Pickering and then it s on to the historic old seaport of Whitby to sightsee and purchase lunch from one its many cafes and renowned fish and chip shops. In the afternoon we pay a visit Goathland, home of heartbeat Comfort stop in Pickering Free time to spend in Whitby Brief visit to Goathland

5 Beamish A Living Open-Air Museum Totepool Cartmel Cup Day Bridlington Stratford upon Avon Friday 23 rd August various Saturday 24 th August Various Departs 8.30am Back Approx 8pm Monday 26 th August 16 Departs 8.30am Back Approx 7.15pm Wednesday 28 th August 16pp Beamish is a world famous open-air museum, which tells the story of life in North East England in Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian times and stands in 300 acres of beautiful County Durham countryside. Within the site you ll find Pockerley Old Hall, The Town, Rowley Station, The Fairground, Home Farm and The Pit Village. Admission into Beamish Museum with free time to enjoy and explore Adults 27pp pp Senior 26pp U/5 16 Following your mid-morning arrival in the unspoilt village of Cartmel you ll have time to explore this delightful place before strolling over to the racecourse for the start of the days racing. Following your exploration of the village head in your own time over to the racecourse and sit back and enjoy the summer sunshine whilst you have a flutter on the horses on Cartmel Cup Race Day. Gates open 10.00am. First race 2.05pm. Last race 5.30pm Free time in the morning to explore delightful Cartmel Ticket for the Cartmel racecourse for Totepool Cartmel Cup Adults 35pp Senior 31pp Under 16 25pp Enjoy Bank Holiday at Bridlington, which has two award-winning beaches of golden sands stretch out on either side of a historic harbour bustling with activity. Beautifully designed promenades provide everything from funfairs to quiet places where you can sit and watch the world go by. Shops, attractions, restaurants and the historic Old Town of Bridlington offer a fascinating contrast to life on the beach. Six hours free time to enjoy and explore Bridlington s many attractions Stratford-upon-Avon, the birthplace of William Shakespeare is steeped in culture and history. Pay a visit the house where the world s most famous playwright was born and grew up or visit the equally famous Anne Hathaway's Cottage the childhood home of Shakespeare's wife. From quaint side streets with unique and individual shops to open parklands along the river, there s something for everyone. with 30-minute comfort stop Five hours free time to enjoy and explore Chatsworth Country Fair Chocolate House & Samlesbury Hall With Lunch At Calf s Head Portmeirion A fairytale Italianate village on the coast of Snowdonia Blackpool Illuminations With Free Time In Blackpool Saturday 31 st August various Wednesday 4 th Sept 35 Departs 9am Back Approx 5pm Friday 6 th September 24 Departs 8.30am Back Approx 7pm Saturday 28 th September 15 Departs 12 noon Back Approx 10pm For a true taste of the very best the countryside has to offer, there's nowhere quite like the annual Country Fair at Chatsworth. Sample some superb local produce, find some exquisite crafts and spend a time enjoying a whole host of family activities, displays and performances. The Country Fair is one of England's most spectacular annual outdoor events, Free time to enjoy all of the attractions and stalls at the Chatsworth Country Fair. Do not included admission in to the house. Adults & Seniors Under Start the day at the Chocolate House, Blackburn with refreshments of tea or coffee and a highly entertaining demonstration of Belgian chocolate making with the indulgence of chocolate samples. Saving room for a hearty 2- course carvery lunch with over 20 different desserts we transfer to the delightful Calf s Head Country Restaurant. Following lunch we then transfer to Samlesbury Hall, a medieval Great Hall and Tudor House for an afternoon tour. Chocolate House Tour in the morning Two course Carvery Lunch at Calf s Head Tour of Samlesbury Hall for stories of ghosts and poltergeists Following our late morning arrival in Portmeirion you ll have over 5 hours free time in which to explore the fascinating village. Browse the small selection of shops, wander amidst the gardens or stroll along the beaches. For lunch choose one of the six cafes and restaurants or even take your own picnic. Portmeirion is the perfect day out for all the family. The village was also used as the location for the 1960s cult television series The Prisoner. with a Five hours free time to explore this fascinating village Autumn just wouldn t be the same without a trip to Blackpool s worldfamous northern lights the Blackpool Illuminations. Over three million visitors a year can t be wrong! At the heart of the illuminations is the famous Blackpool Tower, which is adorned with thousands of flickering lamp bulbs. Overall they use over 400,000 lamps and 74 miles of cables and wires along the six-mile long promenade display. Free time in Blackpool to enjoy and browse Coach journey through the famous Blackpool lights All timings are approximate and maybe subject to change

6 British Musical Fireworks With Free Time In Southport Blackpool Christmas Shopping & Lunch With Lunch At The Elgin Hotel Christmas At Chatsworth House With Free Time In Bakewell York St Nicholas Fayre Christmas Shopping Saturday 5 th October 20 Departs 12 noon Back Approx 11.30pm Tuesday 12 th November 32 Departs 8.30am Back Approx 6.30pm Monday 18 th November various Departs 8.30am Back Approx 6pm Saturday 30 th Nov 17 Departs 8.30am Back Approx 5.30pm We will arrive in Southport in the early afternoon giving you plenty of free time beforehand to explore this lovely seaside resort and get a bite to eat before the evening excitement begins. The British Musical Fireworks Championships is an action packed competition, which takes place annually in Southport. The three-night fireworks competition offers some of the firework industry s top display teams and the crème de la crème of the pyrotechnics world. Free time in Southport in the afternoon Admission into Kings Garden for the British Musical Fireworks Championships Enjoy a relaxing festive day trip to Blackpool with time for Christmas shopping followed by a three course traditional Christmas lunch at the popular Elgin Hotel. In the afternoon we remain at the Elgin for entertainment with cabaret and bingo as well as tea/coffee and mince pie. Finally, continuing the festive theme, a very special guest (!) will arrive with a small gift for everyone Free time in Blackpool to do some Christmas shopping Three course Christmas Lunch with afternoon entertainment at popular Elgin Hotel Enjoy a morning visit to Bakewell on market day for shopping and buying lunch then it s on to Chatsworth, which is famous for its Christmas displays. During Christmas 2013, the lower floors of the house will be decorated in the theme of 'The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe at Chatsworth' Free time in Bakewell Admission to Chatsworth House to see the marvellous decorations Lion, The Witch & Wardrobe Christmas theme Adults - 26 per person Senior Citizens - 24 per person An opportunity to shop till you drop amidst the picturesque streets of medieval York during the city s traditional St Nicholas Fayre. York has a vast array of shops selling every imaginable product from fine china and heraldic art to handcrafted souvenirs and unusual books as well as all the wellknown high street names. So this is the perfect chance to find that special present! Six hours free time in York to enjoy Christmas shopping at the St Nicholas Fayre Harrogate & Knaresborough Christmas Market Lincoln Christmas Market Christmas Market Grassington Dickensian Festival Skipton Yuletide Festival Christmas Shopping Saturday 7 th December 16 Departs 9am Back Approx 7pm Saturday 7 th December 19 Departs 8am Back Approx 9pm Saturday 14 th December 17 Departs 10am Back Approx 6pm Sunday 15 th December 16 Departs 10am Back Approx 6pm A morning visit to Harrogate with its elegant streets and shops will provide the opportunity to explore the shops and get a bite to eat before we transfer to Knaresborough for a festive afternoon in the picturesque market town. Their Christmas market always offers a full range of regional specialities, with locally produced fare from independent stallholders Free time in Harrogate in the morning Free time in Knaresborough to enjoy the traditional Christmas markets Now a firm favourite in the Christmas calendar Lincoln s famous Christmas Market sums up the pleasure of Christmas 200 stalls selling Christmas crafts and foods; stallholders in Victorian costume; a warming drink of mulled wine; fairground rides and games; bands and street entertainers; all Lincoln s Town Centre shops, pubs and restaurants; the magnificent Cathedral with a chance to listen to the choirs and the castle and historic streets around the Cathedral. with a 15-minute comfort stop Free time in Lincoln to enjoy all it s Christmas markets and stalls Grassington is one of the prettiest villages in the Yorkshire Dales and at Christmas it comes alive with Christmas trees and lights as the shopkeepers and villagers celebrate the festive season in Dickensian costumes. Discover the nooks and crannies, find presents from the past in the traditional shops, and enjoy some carol singing in the main square as bands and street entertainers perform. The aroma of roasted chestnuts fills the air as you tap your feet. Free time in Grassington to enjoy the Dickensian Festival. Plenty time for shopping and to eat. Enjoy the bustling atmosphere of this beautiful, market town in the heart of the Dales as it celebrates Christmas with street entertainment, brass bands and much more. With all its shops, market stalls and street entertainments this is the perfect opportunity to stock up with some Christmas shopping and maybe enjoy Sunday lunch in one of the local cafes or pubs. Free time to enjoy the Skipton Yuletide Festival

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