Our first stop will be at one of Europe's largest shopping centres – Cite Europe in France. With a large selection of fashion shops, restaurants and a hypermarket you are sure to find some bargains. You can remain at Cite Europe or alternatively if you would like to purchase cigarettes or tobacco stay on the coach where we will stop at an outlet in Belgium, before returning back to Cite Europe where you will spend the remaining time (time permitting).

Beth Chatto Gardens has been transformed from an overgrown wasteland into a wonderful tranquil place that harmonises with the surrounding countryside.  On site is a large retail nursery producing a wide range of plants to purchase and a tearoom for refreshments.  We take in a visit to Colchester.

Located near Oxford a dream destination for the shopaholic with over 300 boutique outlets offering designer brands.

Boulogne-sur-Mer is the largest fishing port in France and so the emphasis is very much on seafood and all things connected with the sea. With its cobbled square and vibrant market, its superb seafood restaurants and bistros has always had great appeal. You can remain in Boulogne or alternatively you can go and stock up at Auchan Hypermarket before returning back to Boulogne to spend the remainder of time.

This well known resort has something for all the family with it’s large beaches, sealife center, the famous pavilion, pleasure pier and shops.

A delightful city built on the fortunes of the cloth merchants of the Middle Ages with beautiful Medieval buildings for you to admire. A trip on the canals is recommended. There are many quality restaurants and shops to sample, especially those selling Belgian chocolates!

The Medieval town of Bury St Edmunds has excellent shops, restaurant and tea rooms.

Canterbury is one of Britain’s finest cathedral cities and stands on the River Stour in the heart of Kent. There is plenty to keep the visitor interested either a visit to the famous Canterbury Cathedral or the many shops.

In the morning we visit Canterbury, a cathedral city rich in heritage with plenty on offer; you can visit the famous cathedral, take a river cruise or shop till you drop. In the afternoon we travel to the traditional seaside town of Whitstable famous for its Oysters.

Our dates coincide with special events taking place at Chatham Dockyard.  The first being the Festival of Steam & Transport followed by  “Salute to the 1940’s”. The dockyard is filled with historic buildings, museum galleries and historic warships and set on an 80 acre site.

Chelmsford is the only City in Essex and is also home to a new shopping centre Bond Street, if your looking for some retail therapy there is plenty on offer with shops such as John Lewis, Face Face, The white company and many more.  We continue our journey on to Summerhill Garden for some more shopping. 

A leisurely drive through Kent to the Dog and Duck for a two course christmas lunch, bring your dancing shoes as a live band will have you singing and dancing.  We include a stop at Polhill Garden Centre where you will be able to do some gift shopping.

Enjoy a drive through the Essex countryside to the charming rural village of Clavering, where we stop for a delicious Christmas Lunch at TV Chef Jamie Oliver’s father’s 16th Century Cricketers Inn, with award winning food, roaring log fires and beamed ceilings. Includes a 3-course Christmas Lunch, followed by tea/coffee and mince pies. Early Booking Essential

We join the boat at Windsor for a three hour cruise where you will be welcomed onboard with a glass of mulled wine, your be invited to join in the christmas carols and christmas classics whilst enjoying a two course meal.  Onboard there is a pay bar and small stall selling stocking fillers.  Vegetarian meal requests need to be made at the time of booking.

Clacton is a popular Essex seaside town with its sandy beaches, pier, fun rides, amusements and shopping centre. An ideal day out for the whole family during the school holidays.
Walton is a traditional seaside town with fascinating history, wonderful walks, the second largest pier in Britain and many miles of clean sandy beaches.

We visit Britain's oldest recorded town of Colchester, steeped in history it is a thriving with shops and restaurants. We continue on to the renowned Wilkin & Sons Tiptree tearoom and jam shop. Maldon is a lovely coastal market town situated on the Blackwater estuary. It is a town full of history, the Hythe is home to the Thames Sailing Barges which are still sailing as they did in Victorian times.

Just across the Belgian border, this bustling seaside town has something for all tastes, especially if that includes mussels. The wide esplanade is lined with bars, cafes and souvenir shops, whilst the main streets have shops aplenty. This is, however, a very laid back town with a very pleasant relaxing atmosphere. For younger travellers the Plopsaland Theme park is a short tram ride away on the outskirts of town.

The Kent International Antiques and collectors fair at Detling has an international flavour. More and more stall holders are traveling from mainland Europe to sell their wares at Detling, providing a broad range of goods to satisfy all appetites for classic and traditional pieces. Furniture, ceramics, books, and many more items of interest.

Everything is nearby; beautiful sandy beaches, the seafront promenade, scenic Eastbourne Downs and breathtaking views at Beachy Head, the town centre is just a few yards walk from the centrally located Victorian Pier. On the 16 August is Eastbourne's annual airshow.

An opportunity to stock up on a few essentials at low prices! First we visit a beer and wine warehouse near Calais in France stopping for approx 1 hour, we then travel on to a chocolate and tobacco outlet in Belgium for approx 1 hour.

Faversham hosts the annual Hop festival this lively and popular event is a celebration of the hop harvest. The festival includes live music, street theatre, colourful processions, craft stalls and an array of Kent local produce for sale.

Hastings - Visit this well known seaside resort with its cobbled beaches and antique shops in the old town.

Ipswich is a town steeped in history, stroll along its historic waterfront or enjoy the arts and heritage the town has to offer or visit it’s variety of shops and of course it’s market. Woodbridge is a lovely quaint seaside town lying on the banks of the River Deben where you can enjoy a meal or cream tea in one of their local tea rooms.

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Margate is a timeless seaside resort where you will find traditional seaside fun and entertainment.

Broadstairs promenade reveals charming gardens, great for relaxing, whilst a clifftop stroll uncovers seven beautiful beaches and bays. The main beach Viking Bay has a small harbour, children's amusements and a garden on the sands! 

Ramsgate harbour is a bustling marina, awash with history with plenty to see and do.

Here's a trip for all the family; we visit the town of Wroxham with time to explore and in the afternoon we visit the picturesque village of Horning for a 1½hr cruise along the lovely Norfolk Broads. The 'Southern Comfort' is an authentic replica of a Mississippi riverboat with a comfortable lounge and refreshment bar.

This trip is for someone who enjoys a mystery!  Your day out could be to the countryside, seaside or market town you will find out on the day….

Shoppers love the bustle of the mainly pedestrianised city centre together with the ambience of the cobbled streets, lanes and alleyways. Dominating Gentleman's Walk is the open air market open six days a week and opposite the market place is the Edwardian Royal Arcade.

This thousand-year-old city is a popular beach resort with Belgians, who flock here for sun, surfing, sailing, and the Kursaal (Casino). The fishing harbour and old town draw many visitors, its renowned restaurants and many museums.

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard puts on its annual Victorian Festival, where you will be transported back to bygone era with Dickensian themed snowy streets, market stalls offering festive gifts.