CoaCh Trips & holidays 2017 - Tanat Valley Coaches

1 1 CoaCh Trips & holidays20172213424201252731323321302817 232219188752616151312111031423429964 Llandudno Monthly Monday Day TripsOur ever-popular Monday excursions to Llandudno run between May and October throughout the yearMay 22; Jun 26; Jul 24; Aug 28; Sep 25 & Oct 23 MondayHoliday and Short Break 13-182 Scotland: CarrbridgeJul 1-53 LondonAug 12-134 Eastington: Sheepdog TrialsSep 7-11 Family Day and date5 Llandudno VictorianaSat Apr 297 Warner Bros Harry PotterSat May 138 Gloucester Tall ShipsSat May 2717 Drayton ManorSat Jul 2218 Royal Welsh ShowWed Jul 2619 Countryfile at Blenheim Sat Aug 521 Southport Sat Aug 1922W Midlands Safari ParkSat Aug 2623 TenbySat Sep 228 Disney on IceOct tbc30 Blackpool IlluminationsSat Nov 4 Scenic Tour Day and date4 Waters of WalesSat Apr 226 Windermere: Beatrix PotterSat May 69 Welsh Coast & MountainsWed Jun 729 Cotswolds Autumn TintsTue Oct 3134 Blists Hill ChristmasWed Dec 6 Shopping Day and date1 Boundary MillSat Mar 1120 Oswaldtwistle MillSat Aug 1224 LiverpoolSat Sep 925 Bull Ring BirminghamSat Sep 1627 OxfordSat Oct 731 Llandudno Christmas Sat Nov 1832 Birmingham ChristmasSat Nov 2533 Liverpool ChristmasSat Dec 2 Special Interest Day and date2 Mother s Day: LudlowSun Mar 263 Quarry Bank MillMon Apr 1010 Harewood HouseSat Jun 1011 Holmfirth Summerwine Wed Jun 1412 Cotswold RailwayTue Jun 2013 Lichfield Lavender Thu Jun 2914 Concorde & Salford QuaysSat Jul 115 Conwy: Plas CadnantTue Jul 1116 Leeds: EmmerdaleSat Jul 1526 Caernarfon.

2 PorthmadogSat Sep 23 CoaCh Trips AND holidays FOR 20173 CoaCh Trips AND holidays FOR 2017 Don t forget you can hire our vintage CoaCh for special occasions see page to our comprehensive 2017 programme of day Trips , short breaks and holiday tours! We ve taken the best of previous years and added a few new or extended tours, as well as re-running our popular day excursions to Page 4 Tours & Short Breaks Page 6 Day Trips Page 12-21 Express Services &Llandudno Monthly Page 22 Booking Information Page 24 Private Hire Page 28 Other Services Page 30 Contact Details Page 32 CONTENTS Thank you for providing the old CoaCh for the wedding journey to Llanrhaeadr. Everybody enjoyed it and loved the bus. Many thanks for making it special and the finishing touches! M. JONES, MAESBURY Hieu Le / t forget our special gift voucher service see page 304 Above: Margaret Morris standing by our 1940 private hire : The spectacular Glenfinnan Viaduct take a steam train across it on our Scotland Spectacular pages : Majestic Caernarfon and ride the classic Welsh Highland railway in Autumn see page four generations we ve provided exciting CoaCh Trips and Our journey has taken us from bench seats in my Taid s charabanc, taking folks to and from Oswestry Market (sometime s with newly purchased livestock!)

3 , to CoaCh journeys to the far flung corners of continental Europe and Russia, to becoming your premier choice for day Trips and short breaks, serving our beloved ! : WELCOME!We re determined to continue this tradition for transporting you to the interesting, inspiring and must-see locations in Great Britain. Take the high road this yearOne holiday tour we re looking forward to is that famous high road to Scotland to the Monarch of the Glen Highlands and the chance to taste a wee dram from source at a whisky distillery. Enjoy a bit of franglais! We re also taking flight to Jersey. This has been a popular trip in the past and no wonder Jersey is breathtaking and such a welcoming destination. Recharge your batteries on one of our diverse short breaks!We all need a short break and this year you can visit two iconic palaces in London!

4 Buckingham Palace, the headquarters of the Monarchy and Kensington Palace, home to Kate and Wills. 2017 is the 20th anniversary of the death of Diana, Princess of Wales, and Kensington Palace is hosting a huge exhibition to celebrate her recall going on many wonderful day Trips as a child (my Dad usually behind the wheel!) and we are visiting some of my favourites such as Blenheim Palace (CountryFile Live), West Midlands Safari Park and the Illuminations at A lbatross Travel Thomas Tucker / s more on our website at : Don t miss this year s International Sheepdog Trials to be held at Eastington see page : Don t miss our wide variety of shopping Trips everything from traditional Christmas markets to big city bargains and collectable bric-a-brac see our blue colour-coded Shopping day Trips on pages ! : WELCOME!Blackpool.

5 But there are so many other grand days out in this brochure, such as Quarry Bank Mill (one of Britain s greatest industrial heritage sites), a tour around Concorde (Wow!), Beatrix Potter s Lake District or you can ride the Gloucestershire Warwickshire steam railway or the Welsh Highland Railway (back by popular demand) or witness the majesty of the Tall Ships at Gloucester Harbour. If there are any muggles wishing to go to Hogwarts this year, then don t miss The Warner Bros. Studio Tour The Making of Harry Potter; one of our most popular Trips .. please book early!Book your place now for this year s International Sheepdog Trials!Once again we will be visiting the International Sheepdog Trials, which in 2017 will be held in Gloucestershire. We have been running this holiday tour (for many years) and welcome back a lot of regulars who have also been travelling with us to this popular event!

6 So many places to visit in our 96th year! We at Tanat Valley Coaches thank you for travelling with us and look forward to continuing to carry you and your families forward through the seasons and into our approaching centenary. So, as soon as you wish to make a booking, or if you have any enquiry, please contact our helpful and considerate staff in the booking office and allow the Tanat Valley team to make 2017 an enjoyable yn fawr : Thank youMATT MORRIS Camilla Wk / Liverpool ONE6 The largest of the Channel Islands, Jersey is just 14 miles from the coast of France, giving the island a continental flair and a superb cuisine. The Mayfair hotel is only a five minute stroll from the main town of St Helier; which is an excellent shopping centre with pedestrianised streets, interesting shops and caf s the perfect setting for relaxing, buying or just of Jersey s beautiful, unspoilt beaches above: Beauport Bay; above right: St Ouens is an island shaped by the sea where some of the most astonishing tides in the world circle the coast and feed the land.

7 It s an island that s small on size, but big on personality, where country lanes open to cliff top views. An island of rediscovery, packed with activities to experience and explore. An island where you do as much, or as litle, as you please. Jersey Tourism Jersey Tourism1 Jet off to jolie Jersey! Explore an island where the sea is never more than ten minutes away an island that boasts the best sunshine record and a milder climate than anywhere in the British Isles. This six day holiday takes in Jersey s golden sands, sparkling seas, rugged cliffs, authentic cuisine, picturesque harbours and fascinating Jersey by air the perfect island break7 DAY 1 CoaCh to Liverpool airport for a 70 minute flight to Jersey where you ll be met by a Tantivy Blue CoaCh which will transport you to your 2-5 Famous for its temperatures and hours of sunshine, clean beaches, clear seas and incredible vistas, this island paradise combines the best of the British Isles with a taste of continental Europe.

8 Enjoy 4 days of free time on Jersey with the assistance of a resort representative from Modern 6 Today we bid farewell to Jersey. CoaCh transfer for the return flight to Liverpool, where you ll be met by our CoaCh to bring you air and hotel content of this holiday is contracted with Modern Travel Centre, whose registered office is Roseville Street, St Helier, Jersey JE1 4HE and whose booking conditions apply to this holiday. Please contact us for a copy of these conditions. Please be aware that there may be on some occasions a change to the advised facility of a hotel, resort, tour or excursion due to unforeseen / EXCURSIONSA bove: Mayfair Hotel health clubAbove: Superb cuisine awaits : The picturesque harbour at St Aubin. Above left: The golden sands of St Brelade s Bay. Above right: Les cr hous boat trip and caf s in St Helier.

9 Jersey Tourism Jersey Tourism Jersey Tourism Jersey Tourism Jersey TourismHOTELThe 3 star Mayfair Hotel, St Helier is conveniently located near to the shops and a short walk from the beach. Facilities include a bar, lounge, coffee shop, sun terrace and free Wi-Fi in public areas. Its extensive health club has a heated pool, gym, steam room and jacuzzi. All rooms are en-suite, with TV, hairdryer, tea/coffee facilities and telephone. 470 per person sharing 495 per person single 150 deposit per person required on booking Cost includes: Return airport transfers Return flights to Jersey One item of checked in luggage per person (20kg) 5 nights dinner, bed and br eakfast Hotel representative for the duration of the holidaySaturday 13 May Thursday 18 May (6 days) Mayfair Hotel8We will explore the mountains and glens that have inspired artists, poets, novelists, photographers and BBC drama producers (think Monarch of the Glen starring Richard Briers) and create a holiday that will be remembered for years to packed itinerary includes a visit to the Highland Folk Museum, a guided tour of the Dalwhinnie Whisky Distillery, a trip on the Jacobite Steam Train, a scenic tour of the area (including the world famous Loch Ness) and an optional excursion to Inverness, the capital of the Highlands, where there is free time to explore.

10 Loch Ness needs little introduction as it is arguably one of the most famous inland stretches of water in the world, and all because of .. Nessie. The Loch Ness Monster remains as elusive as ever but you just never know when she s going to : The spectacular Glenfinnan rail viaduct between Fort William and Scotland at its breathtaking best! The Highlands, set in the heart of Scotland, offer some of its finest scenery and embodies everything that is beautiful about Scotland. The area has a fascinating history, unique culture and highly inspiring, ancient landscapes that provide the perfect location for a break that will leave you feeling on top of the world! The excursion was excellent from start to finish, very well organised and Marie, the driver was brilliant. I would not hesistate to recommend you! DEBBIE ROBSON2 Monarch of the Glen Highland Paradise Thomas Tucker / 1 Travel to our hotel at Carrbridge, in the stunning Cairngorms National 2 This morning, we begin close to home, driving through the beautiful Cairngorms National Park scenery to visit the Highland Folk Museum in Newtownmore; where you can see, touch, smell and taste the atmosphere of 400 years of Highland Life from clansman to crofter.