Unfortunately cancelled in 2021 we return to Burghley in 2022.
We leave Bodmin early Friday morning to arrive at Burghley to watch the major part of the Dressage element of this most prestigious event. On Saturday after breakfast, we head to Burghley in plenty of time to watch the exciting Cross-Country phase. Sunday starts with breakfast before heading back to the arena for the final horse inspection.
We will be concluding the day with the Show Jumping and other Main Ring displays and attractions before making our way back home. For shopaholics there is also a shopping complex and demonstrations at the World of the Horse. If you are looking for any early Christmas presents Burghley's vast shopping village is sure to have something to offer.
Widecombe-in-the-Moor is famous for its annual fair. Originally a livestock fair it is now a perfect blend of traditional Dartmoor life plus a wide variety of events and entertainment attracting both young and old alike.
With Maypole dancing, Family Dog Shows, Ferret Racing, vintage machinery, arts & crafts and of course the beer tent. So, join us and experience a day of rural activities in the unique atmosphere of the fair.
We are planning our 2022 Autumn Holiday to North Wales. With our base in Llandudno with its Promenade, Pier, vibrant shopping centre and access to Great Orme by cable car there will be lots to explore. Combine that with excursions to Snowdonia National Park, Castles, Gardens, Rail and Sail this tour will have something for everyone.
You could find yourself in the grandeur of Conwy Castle or the wilds of Snowdonia National Park. With Dinner, Bed and Breakfast included along with all excursions and travel this tour will appeal to all ages and encompass a variety of things to do and see.
Book your seats for a one-day trip to Birmingham for the culmination of British equestrian events. Every year the event has something for every member of the family to enjoy including fine dining, shopping and a chance to get up close and meet some of the horses themselves.
Visitors will experience thrilling competition, breath-taking displays, unbeatable retail therapy at the shopping village and spectacular horsemanship.
Enjoy Tavistock during its annual Goosey Fair. The event attracts over 200 market traders and showmen from across the country filling the streets with stalls and side-shows.
Treat yourself to a tasty goose lunch or enjoy the rides at the showground. Goosey Fair is traditionally a market fair for geese and poultry ready to be fattened for Christmas time.
Leaving Bodmin at 2:45 we make our way to Bridgwater. The Bridgwater Guy Fawkes Carnival is a spectacular event and it is regarded as one of the world's largest illuminated carnivals. The floats can be up to 100ft long, 11ft wide, 18ft high and contain up to 250,000 lights.
The carnival procession can take over two hours to get through the streets on the two and half mile route. Seeing really is believing so don't miss this fantastic illuminated carnival! You can have a wander on foot or stay in the coach and watch the procession go by. The coach will leave soon after the Carnival procession has finished.
Enjoy animal encounters from the comfort of your coach on a drive through the famous Safari Park. See the impressive animals move freely across hundreds of acres of land. Enjoy a wander inside Longleat House, one of the country's finest examples of Elizabethan architecture, dressed up for Christmas (only ground floor accessible during the festival). As night falls the festival comes to light! Longleat transforms into a glowing wonderland.
Discover more than 30 acres of illuminations all set against the beautiful backdrop of Longleat House and its landscaped gardens. Find the giant Christmas Tree with hundreds of dazzling lights dancing to favourite festive tunes plus other great Adventure Park attractions.
Enjoy an early Christmas break with four days & three nights of Festivities at The Regina Hotel, Torquay. Dinner, bed & breakfast is provided alongside evening entertainment and local excursions.
Taking a leisurely pace across the Tors and Valleys of Dartmoor we stop at Princetown before heading to Dartmeet for lunch. We then make our way to the House of Marbles before arriving at our hotel in Torquay.
On Saturday we visit Paignton Zoo, not only home to dozens of animals but also proudly registered as a botanical garden housing many amazing plants.
Sunday we visit Babbacombe Model Village. Feel like a giant as you step through the small entrance and the vast miniature world opens before you. Explore the 4 acres of award winning gardens showcasing hundreds of model scenes, vehicles and people. A miniature world that will capture the imagination. The afternoon is free in Torquay, an oppotunity to explore the town and harbour.
Bath Christmas Market is a veritable celebration of local and regional independent businesses. Weave your way through the market's chalets and discover a wealth of unique gift ideas.
From crafts and homewares to artisan food, wooden toys, clothing, jewellery and more, the shop-owners display only their best. Find one of a kind gifts or amaze your taste buds with a gourmet burger, slow-cooked pork or a fresh waffle.
Exeter is a shopaholic's must-do destination with chic boutiques and stylish independent shops alongside the familiar big-name stores. You can browse through the stores or try the Exeter Christmas Market. It has been running for seven years on Exeter Cathedral Green and it is recognised as one of the best in the UK.
A combination of unique location with the stunning backdrop of Exeter Cathedral alongside high quality exhibitors has established an ‘event’ which is now an integral part of the city centre festive celebrations and Christmas shopping experience. Featuring a selection of crafts, fresh food and a bustling atmosphere helped by delicious food stalls and Bavarian-style bars, Exeter Cathedral Christmas Market is inspired by the German Christmas markets with their traditional wooden chalets.
Leaving Bodmin at 3:30 pm, we make a stop for a fish & chip supper (not included in the price) for those who wish. The journey will see us go through various village & town displays viewed from the comfort of your coach seat.
The illuminated spectacle this year will see us head towards west Cornwall to view lights on cottages and quayside, in the harbours and hillside. These lights take many weird and wonderful forms along with unusual festive symbols. The coach moves on to the lovely village of Angarrack, to see their spectacular 12 days of Christmas light displays.
As far as we know The London International Horse Show will return to Olympia this year, 2022 and offers the combination of a thrilling sporting event and wonderful festive cheer for all the family to enjoy. With amazing international displays and world class competition, each Olympia performance offers something special.
No visit to Olympia is complete without some serious Christmas shopping and with over 200 stands there is plenty to choose from. Browse the extensive Shopping Village for that extra or late Christmas present before entering the Arena for the afternoon performance. We depart early in the morning from Bodmin to make it in plenty of time to enjoy the day!
