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.
FRIDAY 5th JUNE 2009 – THE ROYAL BOTANICAL GARDENS AT KEW - SEATS AVAILABLE
Now a World Heritage Site, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew is home to the world's largest and most diverse collection of living plants, with over 40,000 different species. Kew's seven magnificent glasshouses, including the famous Palm House (displaying rare and unusual plants from across the world), and the Treetops Walkway. Price including Luxury coach and Entrance Tickets: £22. Dep. GG 9.15 am, OA 9.20 am, LR 9.25 am, and SG 9.30 am. Back in Billericay before 7 pm.
SATURDAY 20th JUNE 2009 – ST PAUL’S CATHEDRAL & TOWER BRIDGE - FULL
An opportunity to visit some of the land mark attractions of London. Our visit will begin with a journey to St Paul’s Cathedral where we will have some time to view the Cathedral before we begin our guided tour. The tour will last approx. 90 minutes after which you will have some time to relax or, for the energetic, climb the stairs to the galleries. After lunch we will make our way to Tower Bridge where we will enjoy the Tower Bridge Experience – a walk across the Tower Walkways to see the magnificent views across London (lifts are available to the walkways). After the walk there are some short videos and exhibitions. On completion of our Tower Bridge experience we will make our way home to Billericay. Inclusive price for Entrance Tickets and Luxury Coach: Adults - £27, Seniors - £24.50, Children - £22.50. Dep. GG 9.00 am, OA 9.05 am, LR 9.10 am SG 9.15 am. Back Early Evening.
THURSDAY 9th JULY 2009 – HAMPTON COURT FLOWER SHOW
One of the world’s largest horticultural shows set in the grounds of the Royal Palace. Price including Entrance and a Luxury Coach – RHS Members £36, Non Members - £33. Depart: Gooseberry Green 8.00 am, Orchard Avenue 8.05 am, Laindon Road 8.10 am South Green 8.15 am. Back in Billericay approx. 7 pm. Bring RHS Membership card.
TUESDAY 21st JULY 2009 – ICKWORTH HOUSE & LAVENHAM GUILD HALL
An opportunity to visit glorious Ickworth House (including its collection of Old Master paintings, silver, and Regency furniture) & Gardens. We will then make our way to Lavenham Guild Hall to visit this 16th Century timber-framed building and to stroll through the picturesque high Street of Lavenham and its many timber framed buildings. Whilst at the Guildhall we will enjoy Afternoon Tea. Inclusive price for Entrance Tickets and Luxury Coach: Nat Trust Members - £16, Non Members of Nat Trust - £26. Dep. GG 9.15 am, OA 9.20 am, LR 9.25 am SG 9.30 am. Back Early Evening.
SATURDAY 15th AUGUST 2009 – 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 – £12. 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.