Southwold is a charming north Suffolk seaside town.  The town offers much of interest, it is the sea and Southwold's links with it that make this a wonderful destination at any time of the year.  Aldeburgh is a quiet, unspoilt seaside resort, where you can take a walk along the shingled beaches or enjoy some retail therapy in the local shops. 

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).

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

A true masterpiece of Baroque architecture, Blenheim Palace delivers an awe-inspiring experience. Explore the Palace, park and garden at your leisure, whilst enjoying the the jousting tournament ' The Knights of Royal England', falconry display and plenty of other historical activities.

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.

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.

Is now one of the finest zoos in Europe with over 270 species to see, set in 60 acres of beautiful parkland and lakes. Walk through the lost Madagascar enclosure and with the Lemurs, visit Africa Zone and watch the feeding of the elephants, giraffes, rhinos, ostriches, zebras…, this outdoor paddock is a favourite with visitors.

Cromer is a seaside town in Norfolk where you can enjoy the beach and the town.

We travel to the ancient market town of Woodbridge, famous for its riverside Tide Mill, there is plenty to see and do in the town.  In the afternoon we travel to Waldringfield for a 2 hour cruise along the river Deben, sit back and enjoy the sights of Suffolk whilst enjoying a freshly baked fruit scone with jam, butter, tea/coffee.

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.

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.

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….

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.

Discover Rochester a city steeped in history, dominated by a fine Norman Castle and Cathedral. Experience the carnival atmosphere of the Dickens Festival, the ever-popular Dickensian Christmas Festival.

Thursday is market day in Rye you can browse the market or explore the enchanted town of Rye with its cobbled streets, medieval church, beautifully preserved historic houses, shops and restaurants. Tenterden is a charming town and is a fascinating little town to visit.

Travel to the medieval Essex town of Saffron Walden, Tuesday is market day browse the many stalls and shops. In the afternoon we travel to Van Hage Garden Center.

The lovely town of St Albans offers so much to see and do, Wednesday’s is market day with over 170 stalls to see, there are plenty of high street shops, restaurants and coffee shops to keep you entertained.

Leisurely drive through Suffolk’s unspoilt countryside with colourful bustling market towns and picturesque villages. We will stop enroute for refreshment and sightseeing time. Please note the itinerary will vary from trip to trip.

Visit the delightful town of Tunbridge Wells your have free time to explore and peruse the many shops.

Teapot Island is a family run business , housing the biggest collection of Teapots in England, with over 7600 Teapots to be seen and 4000 for sale. Included in our visit is cream tea.    

This magnificent renaissance-style chateau was built for Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild to house his 18^th Century art treasures.  Its outstanding garden is considered to be one of the finest in Britain. Onsite there is a restaurant and gift shop.  (Discount for NT Members)