| "QUALITY DAY TOURS FOR QUALITY PEOPLE" |
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| A big welcome to our Day Tour Programme for the discerning traveller. REMEMBER all of our day tours are operated by our own "42" seater "Air Conditioned" Executive Coaches giving you considerably more legroom than most Coach Companies provide on day tours - so just relax, stretch out and "travel in style" and enjoy a super day out with GTL |
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| ***** Our full May Days out Tour programme will be available shortly ***** |
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| APRIL 2011 |
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| Wed 6th April | SPRING BLOSSOM TRAIL THROUGH THE VALE OF EVESHAM & BROADWAY |
| Tour Ref : D110 | Adult £22.50 Over 60's £21.00 |
| Journey to the riverside town of Evesham where a visit to the excellent Evesham Country Park will be made with its courtyard shops and extensive garden centre to explore. From here your journey will take you along the Spring Blossom Trail, the road ablaze with colour before arriving for free time in the lovely Cotswold village of Broadway |
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| Sun 17th April | WADDESDON MANOR & TULIP FIELD SPENDOUR (National Trust) |
| Tour Ref : D112 | Adult £35.00 Over 60's £33.50 |
| Admission is included to this enchanting French Chateau, created by the famous Rothschild family as a setting for his superb personal collection of art and treasures. Situated on a hilltop overlooking Aylesbury Vale, Waddesdon Manor is the latest example of "le style Rothschild" and your admission is included to both the house (excluding Bachelors Wing) & stunning Victorian gardens where the Parterre will be filled with a dazzling display of Tuilps, fountains and colourful carpet bedding -- NT Members can deduct £12.30 from the prices shown above. |
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| Tue 19th April | MELTON MOWBRAY MARKET & OLDE PORK PIE SHOPPE DEMONSTRATION |
| Tour Ref : D113 | Adult £22.50 Over 60's £21.00 |
| Medieval Melton Mowbray plays host to one of the oldest markets that dates back to 1086. Join us for a day out to enjoy the variety of stalls and bustling market atmosphere. In the afternoon we have arranged a visit to Ye Olde Pork Pie Shoppe, Melton Mowbray's oldest bakery producing authentic and tasty Pork Pies where a demonstration of hand raised pork pies will be given |
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| Wed 20th April | BRISTOL ZOO Easter Holidays Day Out |
| Tour Ref : D114 | Adult £32.50 Over 60's £29.50 Child £25.00 |
| Bristol Zoo is a great fun packed family adventure as well as being the 5th oldest zoo in the world with 2011 being its 175th birthday. Set within 12 acres of stunning grounds you will find over 400 species of exotic, endangered and adorable animals aswell as Gorillas, a tropical Butterly Forest, Monkey jungle, Reptile House, Asiatic Lions, Butterfly World and the impressive Seal and Penguin Coast to enjoy |
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| Thu 21st April | NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM & SCIENCE MUSEUM in LONDON |
| Tour Ref : D115 | Adult £27.00 Over 60's £26.00 Child £20.00 |
| If your stuck for something to do with the children during the school holidays well here is the ideal day out. Entry is free to both venues - in the History Museum you come face to face with lifelike animals of the world, follow the mystery trail or have a go on the Earthquake machine as well as a variety of thrilling interactive activities. In the Science Museum which is directly next door you can find out about outer space, medicine, planes and much much more, packed with over 50 exhibits, electrifying shows and lively demonstrations |
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| Thu 21st April | CHELSEA FC, STAMFORD BRIDGE STADIUM TOUR & MUSEUM |
| Tour Ref : D115A | Adult £39.50 Over 60's £37.50 Child £25.00 |
| With the signing of Fernando Torres there is an even bigger buzz around Stamford Bridge. Chelsea fan or not, the unmissable guided tour of the home of Chelsea Football is enjoyed by sports fans of all ages, giving you the chance to go behind the scenes of one of worlds richest clubs, giving you access to areas normally reserved for players and officials on match day making it a truly memorable experience with many photo opportunities. The stadium tour includes visits to the Press & TV Room, the home and away dressing rooms, pitch side & dugouts as well as the chance to walk through the players tunnel. After your tour has finished you will have free time to visit both the Club Shop and Museum |
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| Sat 23rd April | THE U-BOAT STORY & MERSEY FERRIES |
| Tour Ref : D116 | Adult £31.00 Over 60's £29.50 Child £25.00 |
| A memorable day out to Liverpool, that sees us visit the £5 million U-Boat story at Woodside Ferry Terminal with the chance to experience what life would have been like on board a real German U-Boat, the World War 2 submarine U-534 with original film and interactive displays that allows you to witness first hand all the dramatic action. Your visit here is followed by an included 60 minute sightseeing ferry cruise on the River Mersey |
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| Sat 23rd April | LIVERPOOL & LIVERPOOL ONE SHOPPING CENTRE |
| Tour Ref : D116A | Adult £21.50 Over 60's £21.50 Child £15.00 |
| Discover the diverse, energetic and exciting city that is as famous for its football club as it is the Beatles. The heart of Liverpool boasts some of the largest and biggest High Street stores and offers more museums and art galleries than any other city outside of London! Liverpool One, which has regenerated the centre of Liverpool offers a super variety of designer shops featuring new fashion and retail brands with over 140 shops to explore |
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| Sun 24th April | THE TOWER OF LONDON & BRITISH CROWN JEWELS |
| Tour Ref : D117 | Adult £42.50 Over 60's £39.50 Child £29.50 |
| Miss out on this super day out and it will be "Off with your head" - A visit to the Tower of London, founded by William the Conquerer in 1066 saw the beheading of two of Henry V111's wives and our day here gives you the chance to be part of our remarkable history. The ancient stones reverberate with dark secrets, priceless jewels glint in fortified vaults and the famous ravens strut proudly amongst these famous grounds. Gaze at the White Tower, tiptoe through the king's medieval bedchamber and marvel at the priceless Crown Jewels and listen to the famous London Beefeater Yeoman guards who have many a bloody tale to tell |
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| Sun 24th April | HMS BELFAST "Experience the Living Legend" |
| Tour Ref : D117A | Adult £37.50 Over 60's £35.00 Child £20.00 |
| A great day out to London for all the family to visit the famous living legend that is HMS Belfast, now the only surviving vessel of her type to have seen active service during the Second World War. HMS Belfast is now moored on the River Thames between the Tower and London Bridge and is now part of the Imperial War Museum and the first ship to be preserved for the nation since Nelsons' Victory. On board admission is included where you will get the chance to explore 9 decks of living history from the Captain's Bridge to the sailor's mess deck, operations room and engine rooms, the ammunition storage, kitchens, radar room and truly awesome gunner computer, as well as getting to hear her battle stories and experience what life was like for her 950 crew |
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| Tue 26th April | HIGHCLERE CASTLE (DOWNTON ABBEY) & EGYPTIAN EXHIBITION |
| Tour Ref : D118 | Adult £37.50 Over 60's £35.00 |
| Both interior and exterior scenes for ITV's major drama series Downton Abbey were filmed on location here at stunning Highclere Castle, home to the current Earl and Countess of Carnavon. Built by Sir Charles Barry, builder of the Houses of Parliament, Highclere demonstrates Victorian splendour at its very best. We have included admission to the Castle, magnificent grounds and the "Egyptian Exhibition" which is held amongst the Castle's cellars featuring over 60 artefacts that were discovered by the 5th Earl of Carnavon, who together with Howard Carter dicovered the tomb of Tutankhamun in the Valley of the Kings in 1922 |
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| Wed 27th April | TITANIC ARTIFACTS EXHIBITION at the O2 BUBBLE LONDON |
| Tour Ref : D119 | Adult £39.50 Over 60's £37.50 Child £25.00 |
| Following on from the success of our day tour here in March, this is another opportunity to travel back in time with compelling stories, historically accurate room recreations and more than 300 authentic artefacts that have been recovered during the 7 expeditions since the ships discovery in 1985 : On 15th April 1912 Titanic, the worlds's largest ship, sank after colliding with an iceberg, claiming more than 1500 lives, shaking the worlds confidence in the infallibility of modern technology. The story of the sinking ship is legendary, now you can experience the wonder and tragedy of the ill-fated ship on a journey through Titanic history with a visit to the O2 Bubble (formerly the Dome) in London where your admission is included |
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| Sun 8th May | MANCHESTER UNITED STADIUM TOUR & MUSEUM |
| Tour Ref : D120 | Adult £35.00 Over 60's £32.50 Child £27.50 |
| Enjoy a day out to the "Theatre of Dreams" and immerse yourself in the history of this world famous football club, retracing the steps taken by many a footballing legend. Young or old, fan or not, don,t miss out on this footballing experience and dream of running out in the famous red shirt. See Old Trafford in the flesh with the magnificent Trophy Room, Legend's corridor, Players Lounge, Dug Out, sit at the peg of your favourite player in the home dressing room, players tunnel and virtual Old Trafford. Throughout a guide will accompany you sharing their extensive knowledge of this magnificent stadium |
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| Child Prices apply to ages 3 - 15 years |
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| | SHREWSBURY : | * Bomere Heath, The Red Lion |
| | | Harlescott, Heathgates Pub |
| | | Bus Station |
| | | The Abbey (outside Crown Public House) |
| | | The Red Barn Public House |
| | | Meole Brace, Dobbies/Esso Service Area |
| | WELLINGTON | Bus Station, Victoria Street |
| | TELFORD | Bus Station, Stand “M” |
| | WOMBOURNE | Wagon & Horses |
| | KINGSWINFORD | The Cross (by Police Station) |
| | GROUP TRAVEL HOUSE | GTL Offices, Audnam |
| | STOURBRIDGE | Foster Street East |
| | HALESOWEN | Churchcroft Taxi Layby opposite Bus Station |
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| | | * Applies to southbound day tours only |
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| | NOTE : Each departure point may only be operated from subject to a minimum number of people |
