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.
FRIDAY 16th May 2008 – BRIGHTON plus ST MARY’S HOUSE & GARDEN with CREAM TEA - FULL PLEASE PAY NOW
Opportunities to spend some time at Brighton’s sea front, to enjoy the beach atmosphere and perhaps have fish and chips for lunch; alternatively, you may want to walk the narrow shopping lanes and relax in one of Brighton’s many Bistros. After lunch we will go onto St Mary’s House at Bramber where will be given a guided tour of this fascinating 15th Century timber framed house. At the end of the tour we will relax with a Country House Tea (scone with butter, cream and strawberry jam; cake and a pot of tea). Following tea, we will be given a guided tour of the Gardens before we head off home to Billericay. All in all a full and exciting day. Price for the Luxury coach, all tours and cream tea at St Mary’s - £25. Dep. GG 8.00 am OA 8.05 am, LR 8.10 am, SG 8.15 am. Back in Billericay approx. 8pm.
THURSDAY 9th OCTOBER 2008 – HAIRSPRAY AT THE SHAFTESBURY THEATRE - FULL PLEASE PAY NOW
A chance to see Michael
Ball as you’ve never seen him in the smash hit HAIRSPRAY at the Shaftsbury
Theatre - a fantastic show at a fantastic price. There will be time before
the show to enjoy a meal and make this a special occasion. Price including
Best Seats (£60) in the Stalls & Luxury coach – £52. Dep. GG 3.30 pm, OA
3.35 pm, LR 3.40 pm, and SG 3.45 pm. Back in Billericay before midnight.
5 NIGHT HOLIDAY to BOURNEMOUTH - MONDAY 27th
April to SATURDAY 2nd MAY 2009, CALL
ASAP
Following the success of
our holiday to the Isle of Wight, we have arranged to visit Bournemouth next
Spring. We will be staying for 5 nights at the Whitehall Hotel in the very
centre of Bournemouth. All rooms will be non-smoking with en-suite
facilities, colour TV and tea making facilities. There is a lift to all
floors in the hotel and porterage will be arranged on days of arrival and
departure. our stay will be on a half board basis (i.e. full breakfast and 3
course evening meal). The Hotel will provide entertainment on 2 evenings.
The Hotel itself overlooks Bournemouth's Lower Central Gardens with access
to the Lower Central Gardens through the hotel gardens via some steps. The
hotel is just a few minutes' walk from the Pier and Bournemouth's famous
beaches, the Pavilion Theatre, the BIC entertainment centre, as well as the
local shopping centre and cinemas. During our stay in Bournemouth we plan a
number of excursions (e.g. Poole, the historic house of Kingston Lacy, and
the Gardens at Exbury). In addition there will be a free day to enjoy
Bournemouth or simply to relax in the comfort of the hotel.
Full price inclusive of the Coach, Hotel (half board basis), and day trips
will be approx £260. Will all those interested please call as soon as
possible to confirm their requirements and allow us to finalise arrangements
with the Hotel.THURSDAY
19th JUNE 2008 BIDDENDEN VINEYARD & LYMPNE WILD ANIMAL PARK
An opportunity to visit
Kent's oldest family owned vineyard and enjoy a Ploughman's Platter served
with a glass of wine. Included in the visit is a guided tour of the
vineyard, followed by tastings and, of course, you can take the opportunity
to buy the award winning Wines, Ciders and Juices produced on site. We will
then rejoin the coach for Port Lympne Wild Animal Park & Gardens, where we
will be met and guided on board a specially commissioned Safari vehicle. A
90 minute Safari will follow, with far reaching views past Rhino, Zebra and
Ostrich to the coast. Watch patiently as you see 30 different species
interacting with each other, with no bars - just your vehicle to keep you
safe from preying eyes! Price including Combined Entrance to the Vineyard
and the Animal Park, Lunch time Ploughman's Platter, Safari tour plus the
Luxury coach. Adults – £30. Dep. GG 9.00 am, OA 9.05 am, LR 9.10 am, and SG
9.15 am. Back in Billericay approx. 7.30 pm.TUESDAY
24th JUNE 2008 – HEVER CASTLE
We visit the home of both the Boleyn Girls famous for their liaisons with Henry VIII. The castle offers a rare glimpse of life with the Royals at a fascinating time in Britain's history. Our visit to this famous castle will include access to the Castle and Gardens with a Guided Tour of the Garden during Hever Castle's Rose Week. Finally, we will finish our visit with Afternoon Cream Tea. Price including Combined Entrance to the Castle and Gardens, Guided Tour of the Gardens, afternoon Cream Tea, plus the Luxury coach. Adults – £25. Dep. GG 9.00 am, OA 9.05 am, LR 9.10 am, and SG 9.15 am. Back in Billericay approx. 7 pm.