Day Excursions 2014

Day Excursions
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Welcome...
Welcome to our latest brochure containing all our excursions for 2014.
As well as our usual offering of popular destinations, we have included many
new trips and itineraries which we trust you will enjoy.
Our
PRICEBUSTER range has once again proved popular, so we’ve added
even more! Each trip will be £15 or book two seats on any
PRICEBUSTER
for just £25 (if booking two places then both passengers MUST travel on the
same ticket and board at the same pick-up point).
We’ve also listened carefully to feedback from our customers and have
re-introduced Bramley as a pick up point. All excursions return in the early
evening.
We are continuing with our rolling programme of fleet renewal and now boast
one of the youngest and best equipped fleets in the country. Our wish is to
operate full size luxury specification coaches on all departures. However, on
popular
PRICEBUSTER trips double-deck coaches may well be used.
Alternatively, on lightly patronised trips we may choose to use one of
our Mercedes mini-coaches rather than cancelling the excursion and
disappointing those who have already booked. All Continental departures
will be operated by coaches with on-board toilet facilities.
Our goal of offering exciting destinations at unbeatable prices using luxury
modern coaches driven by experienced uniformed professionals will continue
in 2014.
Welcome Aboard!
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April 2014
Whiteley Shopping Village, Marks and Spencer
Superstore Hedge End and Cheesefoot Head!
Price Buster
Firstly we visit the re-launched Whiteley Shopping Village near Titchfield, home
to over fifty individual shops. In the afternoon we move to the huge M&S
Superstore at Hedge End, time will be allowed for you to purchase afternoon
tea. Our journey home will be a scenic one via the breathtaking Cheesefoot
Head, a large natural amphitheatre and beauty spot on the edge of the South
Downs National Park.
Saturday 5th April • Route ‘C’ • Adult & OAP £15.00 • Child £7.50
Portsmouth and Southsea
Price Buster
Join us on our first visit of the year to the seaside. Our coach can either set you
down in Portsmouth for the Spinnaker Tower, Historic Dockyard & Gunwharf
Quays Shopping Centre or Southsea for the D-Day Museum, seafront and piers.
Tuesday 8th April • Route ‘C’ • Adult & OAP £15.00 • Child £7.50
London Museums or The London Eye
Price Buster
We can set you down in Kensington for the Natural History, Science or Victoria &
Albert Museums and Harrods or at The London Eye from where you can access
many of the sights London has to offer including the London Aquarium.
(Entrance to The London Eye is NOT included)
Thursday 10th April • Route ‘C’ • Adult & OAP £15.00 • Child £7.50
The Cotswolds in Spring
and Moreton-in-Marsh Market
Price Buster
A visit to this famous Tuesday market followed by a leisurely drive around the
beautiful Cotswolds with a stop included for you to take afternoon tea.
Tuesday 15th April • Route ‘A’ • Adult & OAP £15.00 • Child £7.50
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April 2014
Marwell Wildlife Park or shopping in Fareham
Price Buster
This 140 acre park is home to over 250 exotic and endangered species in
beautiful, landscaped surroundings. Bring the children for a chance to get up
close and personal. If this is not for you stay on board the coach for a leisurely
drive to Fareham, where ample time will be given to explore the many varied
shops on offer. (Admission to Marwell is NOT included)
Thursday 17th April • Route ‘C’ • Adult & OAP £15.00 • Child £7.50
May 2014
Lymington Market and the New Forest
Price Buster
We head to this picturesque market town on the edge of the New Forest with its
traditional weekly market, quaint shops and busy harbour. In the afternoon we
take a leisurely drive home through the New Forest.
Saturday 3rd May • Route ‘C’ • Adult & OAP £15.00 • Child £7.50
Weymouth
A day to the classic seaside resort of Weymouth, with its long sandy beach,
shops and quayside.
Saturday 17th May • Route ‘C’ • Adult & OAP £20.00 • Child £13.50
The Thames Traveller
Price Buster
Join our luxury coach for a relaxed drive following the path of the River Thames.
Stops will be made at towns along the way for sightseeing, shopping, lunch
and afternoon tea.
Saturday 31st May • Route ‘A’ • Adult & OAP £15.00 • Child £7.50
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June 2014
Brighton
Price Buster
A summer excursion to Brighton with its beach, pier, pavilion, and excellent
shopping.
Tuesday 3rd June • Route ‘C’ • Adult & OAP £15.00 • Child £7.50
Bournemouth
Price Buster
Join us mid-week for a trip to Bournemouth, renowned for its seven miles of
golden beaches and award-winning parks and gardens.
Thursday 5th June • Route ‘C’ • Adult & OAP £15.00 • Child £7.50
Swansea and the 21st Festival of Transport on Father’s Day
Join us for a trip to Wales. This extensive display is held in the Swansea City
Squares and grounds of the National Waterfront Museum. Entry is free but if
the ladies would rather shop they are all just a stone’s throw away. Come and
see, you won’t be disappointed!
Sunday 15th June • Route ‘A’ • Adult & OAP £22.50 • Child £15.00
Sanders Garden World & Burnham-on-Sea
A huge garden centre to be found just outside Bridgewater stocking everything
you could possibly need for the garden and more. There will be time for lunch in
their extensive restaurant which offers beverages and excellent home cooking.
We continue to Burnham-on-Sea where we spend the afternoon.
Saturday 28th June • Route ‘A’ • Adult & OAP £20.00 • Child £13.50
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July 2014
Aylesbury and The Vale, The Dunstable
Downs and The Great Train Robbery
Price Buster
The day starts with a visit to the Buckinghamshire town of Aylesbury. We then
have a scenic drive around the local area taking in the beautiful Dunstable
Downs and the location of the Great Train Robbery.
Saturday 12th July • Route ‘A’ • Adult & OAP £15.00 • Child £7.50
Bognor or Butlins
Price Buster
Spend the day at the seaside or visit Butlins with fun for all the family, including
Waterworld, Go Karts, Bowling and all the superb entertainment for which
Butlins is renowned. (Admission NOT included)
Sunday 27th July • Route ‘C’ • Adult & OAP £15.00 • Child £7.50
Cutty Sark and Greenwich Park
Price Buster
Come with us to visit this amazing vessel which has risen from the ashes of the
terrible fire which virtually destroyed it, re-opened to the public in 2012. You will
also have time to visit the Maritime Museum and the Royal Observatory.
(Admission NOT included)
Tuesday 29th July • Route ‘C’ • Adult & OAP £15.00 • Child £7.50
Oxford or Blenheim Palace
Price Buster
Travel north to the dreaming spires of Oxford, follow in the footsteps of Inspector
Morse and Lewis, or soak up the atmosphere of the historic buildings.
Alternatively stay on the coach to visit Blenheim Palace, home to the
Duke of Marlborough and birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill.
(Admission NOT included)
Thursday 31st July • Route ‘A’ • Adult & OAP £15.00 • Child £7.50
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August 2014
The Kentish Klipper - Sevenoaks and
Royal Tunbridge Wells
Our first stop will be the town of Sevenoaks with time for morning coffee,
shopping and sightseeing before moving on to the spa town of Royal Tunbridge
Wells with its historic Georgian buildings and well known historic quarter called
The Pantiles.
Saturday 2nd August • Route ‘C’ • Adult & OAP £20.00 • Child £13.50
Gosport Market & Lee-on-the-Solent
Price Buster
We take a leisurely drive through the Meon Valley to Gosport for its popular
street market. The afternoon will be spent by the sea at Lee-on-the Solent.
Tuesday 5th August • Route ‘C’ • Adult & OAP £15.00 • Child £7.50
Mystery Seaside Excursion
Price Buster
A seaside resort for all to enjoy but who knows where we’ll end up!
Thursday 7th August • Route ‘C’ • Adult & OAP £15.00 • Child £7.50
Stewarts Garden Centre and Christchurch
Price Buster
We first stop for shopping and lunch at the fabulous Stewarts Garden Centre.
The afternoon is spent in the delightful nearby town of Christchurch with its
Priory, quayside and quaint shops.
Tuesday 12th August • Route ‘C’ • Adult & OAP £15.00 • Child £7.50
Hampton Court Palace or Kingston-upon-Thames
Price Buster
Step back in time today as we visit Henry VIII’s Hampton Court Palace, there
are many family activities including the famous Maze to enjoy. Alternatively stay
on the coach for the short drive to Kingston with its numerous department
stores, shops and riverside restaurants. (Admission NOT included)
Thursday 14th August • Route ‘C’ • Adult & OAP £15.00 • Child £7.50
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August 2014
Eastbourne including Air Show
Enjoy the spectacle of this free Air Show set against the backdrop of the
historic town of Eastbourne with its long flat promenade.
Saturday 16th August • Route ‘C’ • Adult & OAP £20.00 • Child £13.50
Portsmouth World War One Commemorative
Event or Southsea
Price Buster
Join us to visit the Historic Dockyard and take part in events to remember
WW1, special activities are on offer for the children. If this is not for you and the
sun is shining stay on board our luxury coach to Southsea sea front.
(Admission NOT included)
Tuesday 19th August • Route ‘C’ • Adult & OAP £15.00 • Child £7.50
Corfe Castle and Swanage
Price Buster
Our journey today takes us back to Dorset and the ruins of Corfe Castle,
overlooking the village the imposing ruins can be seen from miles around.
The Swanage Steam Railway runs from Corfe to Swanage and you may wish
to travel by train to Swanage where we shall spend the remainder of the day.
Alternatively rejoin the coach for this short journey. (Train fare NOT included)
Thursday 21st August • Route ‘C’ • Adult & OAP £15.00 • Child £7.50
Ringwood Market and Romsey
Price Buster
A trip on market day to this historic town in the Avon valley. This is a beautiful
town not easily accessible by public transport from many areas. On our way
home we visit another Hampshire market town, Romsey, setting for the
Inspector Wexford mysteries.
Wednesday 27th August • Route ‘C’ • Adult & OAP £15.00 • Child £7.50
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August 2014
Bournemouth including Air Show
Price Buster
Enjoy this magnificent free air show set against the backdrop of Bournemouth’s
award winning beaches and gardens. There are also sea displays and live
entertainment.
Sunday 31st August • Route ‘C’ • Adult & OAP £15.00 • Child £7.50
September 2014
The Fosse Way Flyer
Join us on a magical journey along the Fosse Way taking in the counties of
Gloucestershire, Warwickshire and Leicestershire. This is an old Roman Road
and is a remarkably direct route from Lincoln to Ilchester in Somerset.
It is believed to have previously been a defensive ditch later filled in to create a
road. Stops will be made along the way!
Saturday 13th September • Route ‘A’ • Adult & OAP £22.50 • Child £7.50
Wimborne Market and Poole Quay
Price Buster
This morning we journey to Wimborne Market, the largest indoor flea market in
the South of England. In the afternoon we head to Poole Quay where you can
enjoy afternoon tea, have a stroll, visit the famous pottery or walk the short
distance to the main shopping centre.
Saturday 27th September • Route ‘C’ • Adult & OAP £15.00 • Child £7.50
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October 2014
Warwick Castle and Stratford-upon-Avon
This medieval castle is well worth a visit with plenty of activities for all the family.
If this isn’t for you enjoy a stroll and perhaps some lunch in this quaint and
historic town. In the afternoon we spend some time in Stratford-upon-Avon,
home of William Shakespeare. (Admission to Warwick Castle NOT included)
Saturday 11th October • Route ‘A’ • Adult & OAP £20.00 • Child £15.00
Lymington and New Forest Drive
Price Buster
We head to this picturesque market town on the edge of the New Forest with its
traditional weekly market, quaint shops and busy harbour. In the afternoon we
take a leisurely drive home through the New Forest.
Saturday 25th October • Route ‘C’ • Adult & OAP £15.00 • Child £7.50
Mystery Tour
Price Buster
Where we end up will be a mystery but as it’s the half term holidays there will be
plenty for all ages to enjoy!
Tuesday 28th October • Route ‘A’ • Adult & OAP £15.00 • Child £7.50
Notcutts Garden Centre and Guildford
Price Buster
The day starts at Notcutts Garden Centre near Bagshot. We then head to
Guildford, county town of Surrey. Visit the Castle that dates to the 11th century,
the Cathedral or enjoy shopping and a walk by the River Wey.
Thursday 30th October • Route ‘C’ • Adult & OAP £15.00 • Child £7.50
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November 2014
Westfield Christmas Shopping
Price Buster
This is your chance to start your Christmas shopping early with a visit to
Europe’s second largest shopping centre, Westfield, Shepherds Bush.
Saturday 8th November • Route ‘C’ • Adult & OAP £15.00 • Child £7.50
Christmas in London
(including Winter Wonderland)
Price Buster
Our coach will take you directly to Winter Wonderland, Hyde Park. Attractions
include Santa and his train, a circus, observation wheel, thrilling rides and a
Christmas market. Being in Central London you are only a short walk from
Oxford Street and many other attractions the City has to offer.
(Admission NOT included)
Saturday 22nd November • Route ‘C’ • Adult & OAP £15.00 • Child £7.50
Bath Christmas Market
The Georgian city of Bath is the backdrop for this Christmas Market. The area
round the Abbey and the Baths is transformed into an enchanting shopper’s
paradise, over 140 stalls selling food, arts and crafts and so much more.
Saturday 29th November • Route ‘C’ • Adult & OAP £20.00 • Child £13.50
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December 2014
Brugge Christmas Market
Journey with us to the Venice of the North. You will have a minimum of four
hours to explore this medieval Belgian City with its intricate canals, chocolate
and lace shops and of course the famous Christmas Market. This is always a
popular trip so BOOK EARLY.
Please remember your passport!
(Price includes return Eurotunnel crossings)
Saturday 6th December • Route ‘X’ • Per Person £42.50 • (No child reduction)
London Christmas Shopping and Lights
Price Buster
Arriving in London around lunchtime, you will have the afternoon to accomplish
some Christmas shopping before rejoining the coach for a tour of the lights.
Sunday 14th December • Route ‘B’ • Adult & OAP £15.00 • Child £7.50
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How to book a Day Excursion
Shopmobility
Church Street,
Basingstke
RG26 7QQ
cash or cheque only
Tel: 01256 476066
Toucan Travel Ltd
Toucan Travel Ltd
Unit 18
18a Mulfords Hill,
Chineham Shopping Centre,
Tadley
Basingstoke
RG26 3JE
RG24 8BQ
Tel: 01256 356631
Tel: 0118 981 3238
Pick-up Routes and Times
Pick-up Points
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Route Route Route Route
A
B
C
East Oakley Pack Lane /Fox Lane Bus Stop
07.30
09.00
08.30
Leisure Park Coach Bay outside The Aquadrome
07.35
09.05
08.25
South Ham Buckland Avenue, opposite the shops
07.40
09.10
08.20
Brighton Hill Bus Stop, opposite Asda
07.45
09.15
08.15
Basingstoke Railway Station Bus Stops on
07.55
09.25
08.05
Oakridge Vivian Road, Bus Stop
08.00
09.30
08.00
Chineham Shopping Centre The Bus Stand
08.05
09.35
07.55
Bramley Railway Station Bus Stop
08.15
09.45
07.45
Tadley New Road Bus Stop
08.23
09.53
07.37
Tadley Mulfords Hill, Shops Bus Stop
08.25
09.55
07.35
Tadley Burnham Road Bus Stop
08.30
10.00
07.30
X
06.15
station side of road
06.00
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Luxury Coach & Vintage Open Top Bus Charter
• Corporate Charter • School Outings • Day Trips • Theatre Trips
• Airport Transfers • Weddings • Extended European Tours
• Long and Short Term Contracts • Proms • Race Meetings
We are able to provide coaches and vintage open top buses to suit all occasions
including; day trips, weddings and group trips to the theatre. Mortons Travel Ltd offer
private hire services to suit your individual travel needs. We provide executive coaches
that can be chartered to take you to any destination in mainland Europe.
Contact: 01256 889082 email: [email protected] www.mortonstravel.com
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Terms and Conditions for Day Excursions
1. Smoking & Alcohol
Smoking & the consumption of alcohol on board
our vehicles is strictly forbidden. Alcohol illness
within the vehicle will result in a minimum charge
of £100, payable to the driver on the day.
2. Complaints
Should you have any problem or complaint,
it is essential that you notify the driver
immediately. If you then remain of the opinion
it has not been dealt with satisfactorily, you
should
notify
our
office
within
7
days of the date of your excursion.
3. Conveyance of Animals
No animals (other than assistance, hearing and
guide dogs notified to Mortons Travel Ltd in
advance) may be carried on any vehicle
without prior written agreement from the
company.
4. Seating
At the time of booking a seat number will be
allocated which is clearly stated on the ticket
issued. Unless otherwise agreed with the
company this must be the seat occupied
on the date of travel.
Seating positions may be amended due
to vehicle substitution, therefore they
cannot guaranteed.
5. Operational Changes
Advertised itineraries may vary owing to traffic
conditions and drivers permitted working hours.
6. Conveyance of Mobility Scooters
Due to operational reasons the conveyance of
mobility scooters is not permitted. The carriage of
collapsible wheelchairs is however acceptable if
notified to the company prior to the date of travel.
7. Booking & Payment
Full payment for any trip must be made at the
time of booking. Cash payments on the
the day are not accepted unless agreed with
Mortons Travel Ltd in advance.
8. Prices
When ‘Child’ prices are quoted these are
applicable for children aged between 0 and 15
inclusive.
9. Luggage
The carriage of luggage is entirely at owners risk.
Mortons Travel Ltd will not be responsible
for any damage to, or loss of, personal
property carried within the luggage or passenger
area.
10. Coach Depot Parking
Parking of passenger’s vehicles travelling on day
excursions cannot be accommodated at the
company’s depot.
11. Cancellation by You
Due to the administration costs incurred we
have had to take the regrettable decision to
introduce a NO REFUND policy on all of our
excursion departures. Full payment must be
made at the time of booking. If you decide
to cancel a trip we will no longer be able to
reimburse any monies paid. We apologise for
any inconvenience this necessary decision
will cause. Should you be unable to travel
on a particular trip you may allow another
person to travel using your ticket on the same
excursion, providing they board at the same
point. Tickets are not transferable from one
excursion to another.
12. Cancellation by Us
Due to operational reasons we reserve the right
to cancel or amend any trip at short notice.
In the event of cancellation by us a full refund
or credit note will be given by the company.
If a third party cancels an event or service we
reserve the right to retain £5 from your booking
costs for administration.
Any member of our team reserves the right to
refuse travel to any passenger whom they do not
see fit, or may cause upset or offence to other
passengers. This clause is without prejudice.
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