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CARDIFF - Wales
Cardiff is one of the most exciting cities in Europe, featuring Victorian &
Edwardian arcades and all the high street names you would expect to find. Cardiff also has beautiful bay & the Millenium
Centre, the Welsh Assembly, the Norwegian Church & many shops & restaurants.
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Saturday 2nd October 0730 - 2100 Adult £18.50 Child £13.00
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BLENHEIM PALACE
Blenheim Palace, home to the 11th Duke
of Marlborough & the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill, offers a memorable day out. Set in 2,100 acres of beautiful
parkland landscaped by 'Capability' Brown, the exquisite Baroque Palace is surrounded by sweeping lawns, formal gardens
& the magnificent lake. (COACH TRAVEL ONLY)
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Sunday 3rd October 0830-2030 Adult £16.50 Child
£11.50
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KNITTING & STITCHING SHOW AT ALEXANDRA PALACE
The show presents a fabulous shopping opportunity, with over 300 different suppliers, there is
something for everyone and, as you can imagine, no one goes home empty handed! There is also the opportunity to learn a new
skill or brush up on your technique in the enormous programme of practical projects and workshops.
(Admission included)
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Thursday 7th October & Saturday 9th October 0630-2000 Adult £35.00 Child £28.50
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STRATFORD UPON AVON
William Shakespeare's birthplace. This is
England 'as you like it', a Shakespearean study in half timbered black & white preserved Tudor buildings. Whatever
the season there is plenty to do with a wide variety of leisure & shopping experiences.
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Sunday 10th October 0800 - 2030 Adult £19.00 Child £13.00
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PACK MONDAY FAIR, SHERBORNE
This fair is held annually on the first Monday after the 10th October - Old Michaelmas Day.
It is a major event in Sherborne with four of the town's main streets full of street traders and food stalls for the
day.
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Monday 11th October 0900-1800 Adult £13.00 Child £9.00
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OXFORD
The historic 'City of Dreaming Spires' is world famous for its university.
For over 800 years it has been home to royalty & scholars. Nowadays it's a bustling cosmopolitan place with a growing
hi-tech community.
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Saturday 16th October 0830-1930 Adult £15.00 Child
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WESTONBIRT ARBORETUM
See the beautiful Autumn colours at Westonbirt, the national Arboretum. One of the most spectacular
tree gardens in the world, with a collection of over 3,000 different trees & shrub species, many of which are rare or
endangered in their native lands. Covering 600 acres, the arboretum is an inspiring place to relax, get back to nature &
indulge your senses. (Admission not included)
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Sunday 17th October 0830-1930 Adult £15.00 Child
£11.00
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PLYMOUTH
History, arts & sharks. Stand where the Pilgrim Fathers
stood before they embarked on the Mayflower., experience Plymouth's rich artistic heritage in the Barbican's speciality
shop & art galleries. Or visit the National Marine Aquarium, the largest in Great Britain with the deepest tank in Europe.
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Saturday 23rd October 0800-2030 Adult £16.50 Child £11.50
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EXBURY GARDENS - Hampshire
Exbury Gardens is a spectacular 200 acre woodland garden, famous for the Rothschild
collection of rhododendrons, azaleas & camellias, rare tree and plants. A riot of colour in Spring and a dazzling sight
in Autumn. (Admission not included)
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Sunday 24th October 1000 - 1700 Adult £12.00 Child £8.00
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MONKEY WORLD
Set amongst the woodland of Dorset lay 65 acres of sanctuary
for over 150 primates. Monkey World was set up in 1987 by Jim & Alison Cronin to provide abused Spanish beach chimps with
a stable, permanant home. Today it works in conjunction with foreign goverments from all over the world. At the park visitors
can see more than 15 different species. (COACH TRAVEL ONLY)
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Wednesday 27th October 0930 - 1730 Adult £12.50 Child £8.00
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GUNWHARF QUAYS or HISTORIC SHIPS - Portsmouth
Visit the large shopping complex on the waterfront, enjoy a close view of the Spinnaker Tower, some
of the naval attractions or enjoy a trip to Portsmouth Historic Ships.
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Saturday 30th October 0900 - 1900 Adult £13.00 Child £9.00
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BLETCHLEY PARK
Visit
Station X, home to the now famous, but previously top secret Second World War code breakers. A fasinating day out for all
ages. (COACH TRAVEL ONLY)
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Sunday 31st October
0800
- 1930
Adult £16.50
Child £11.50
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