BDRA Coach Trips
- TO BOOK PLEASE RING 01277- 654597
Please note the all payments should by paid at least 1 month prior to the trip and sent to Malcolm & Margaret Knight, 11 Longrise, Billericay CM12 9QR. Cheques should be payable to BDRA and the trip title indicated on the reverse of the cheque. Departure points for all trips: - GG - Gooseberry Green, bus stop at roundabout, OA - Orchard Avenue, approaching Stock Road, LR - Laindon Road, bus stop between Sun corner and the fire station, SG - South Green, bus stop to Wickford, opposite the Retirement Apartments.
Please note - when concession prices (i.e. Seniors, Children etc) are quoted, these must be requested at the time of booking. Otherwise full price will be paid. In the event that you cancel all efforts will be made to resell your seats; however, payment cannot be refunded if reselling proves unsuccessful.
SATURDAY 11th JUNE 2010 - BLENHEIM PALACE
& GARDENS - FULL. Pay Now
FRIDAY 8th
JULY 2011 – HAMPTON
COURT FLOWER SHOW - FULL. Pay Now
One
of the world’s
largest horticultural shows set in the grounds of
the
SATURDAY 25th JUNE 2011 – WELLINGTON ARCH & APSLEY HOUSE
This trip
offers
an opportunity to visit The Wellington Arch and Apsley
House. The trip commences with an introduction to the history of the
Wellington
Arch. This is followed by a talk on the two viewing balconies with the
guide
describing the historical views on display and the local area. The
group can
then enjoy tea and coffee on the third floor, and the three floors of
exhibitions on the history of the Arch, monuments and memorials in
London and
the Blue Plaque Scheme.
Addresses
don’t come much grander than 'Number One London', the popular name for
Apsley
House, one of the most interesting visitor attractions in London. Home
to the
Duke of Wellington after his victory over Napoleon at Waterloo, the
interior of
the house has changed very little since the days of the Iron Duke. It boasts one of the
finest art collections
in London, with paintings by Velazquez and Rubens as well as a
wonderful
collection of silver and porcelain.
Price including Entrance and a Luxury Coach – £24. Depart: Gooseberry Green 8.30 am, Orchard Avenue 8.35 am, Laindon Road 8.45 am South Green 8.50 am. Back in Billericay early evening.
TUESDAY 19th JULY 2010 - BLICKLING HOUSE,
NORFOLK - FULL. Pay Now
Embark on a voyage of discovery and follow four centuries of history at Blickling, from the Boleyn family to the RAF and Second World War. Learn what life was like as a servant and hear the stories of the real people who kept Blickling going. Explore the Long Gallery, which holds the most important book collection in the National Trust. The estate is a treasure trove of romantic buildings, beautiful and extensive gardens and landscape park. From 400-year-old yew hedges and historic trees, to a hidden pyramid and glistening lake, there is something for everyone to enjoy throughout the year. Price including Entrance and a Luxury Coach – Nat. Trust Members £14, Non Members - £24. Depart: Gooseberry Green 9.00 am, Orchard Avenue 9.05 am, Laindon Road 9.15 am South Green 9.20 am. Back in Billericay approx. 8 pm. Bring Nat. Trust Membership card.
TUESDAY 9th
AUGUST 2011 – FELBRIGG HALL, NORFOLK
Once
described as a hidden gem, the Hall is a place of surprises and delights, a
mixture of opulence and homeliness where each room has something to feed the
imagination. Outside, this 'bountiful estate' really lives up to its name. The
decorative and productive walled garden is a gardener's delight, providing
fruit and vegetables for the restaurant, flowers for the Hall and inspiration
to visitors. The rolling landscape park with a lake, 211 hectares (520 acres)
of woods and miles of way marked trails is a great place to explore nature and
wildlife or just to get away from it all. Price including Entrance and a Luxury
Coach – Nat. Trust Members £14, Non Members - £24. Depart: Gooseberry Green
9.00 am, Orchard Avenue 9.05 am, Laindon Road 9.15 am South Green 9.20 am. Back in Billericay approx. 8 pm. Bring Nat. Trust Membership card.
SATURDAY 13th
AUGUST – EASTBOURNE AIR SHOW
Enjoy a trip to the seaside and experience the seafront
air show (including the Red Arrows). Sideshows, bands, trade stands, vintage
vehicles etc. as well as the local shops. Price including a Luxury coach – £15.
Dep. Gooseberry Green 8.30 am, Orchard Avenue 8.35 am, Laindon Road 8.40 am
South Green 8.45 am. Back in Billericay
approx. 8 pm.
THURSDAY 14th
JULY 2011 – LOVE NEVER DIES at the ADELPHI
Another chance to see LOVE NEVER DIES
at a fantastic price.
There will be time before the evening show to enjoy a meal
and make this a special occasion. Stall Seats and Luxury coach - £45. Depart GG
3.30 pm, OA 3.40 pm, LR 3.45 pm, and SG 3.50 pm. Back in Billericay before midnight.
FRIDAY 2nd
DEC to MONDAY 5th DEC 2011 - TURKEY & TINSEL WEEKEND
