Coach Trips & Tours

One of the UK’s best destinations for a short break is London, the capital city. With lots to see and do, your time will be easily filled, with Madame Tussauds Waxworks, the Tower of London, various markets, shopping centres and sightseeing, The London Eye, and much more, whatever your interests are! Why not visit a museum or exhibit? Or have lunch in a famous restaurant?

With The London Spectacular coach holiday you can experience London whilst staying at an excellent hotel, the luxurious Britannnia International Hotel overlooking the water at Canary Wharf. With a heated indoor swimming pool and dinner, bed and breakfast included, our passengers are well looked after during their stay. Fill your time as you please, and enjoy whatever sights and experiences you like whilst in the capital.

At the opposite end of the UK is Edinburgh, another of our best destinations. The Edinburgh and The Royal Yacht Britannia is another luxury coach trip. Three days in Edinburgh allows for two nights dinner, bed and breakfast at the Jarvis hotel in Livingston, also featuring an indoor pool. Also to try is their steam room, sauna and leisure suite.

With the widespread shopping opportunities and plenty to do and see, Edinburgh rivals London with its range of activities! A big difference is the expanse of green space, from country footpaths to golf courses. Edinburgh has an advantage over London with its beautiful location. Take a walk up any hill and see how the city fits into the landscape.

Included in the Edinburgh and The Royal Yacht Britannia coach holiday is a visit to the Royal Yacht Britannia, a remarkable day out, with its royal deck tea room and rich history. This Yacht is permanently docked now and provides an attraction for locals and visitors alike. There will be plenty of time for doing your own thing in Edinburgh, and lots of interesting sights like the castle, camera obscura or distillery. Various visitors’ centres, shops and mills make Edinburgh a lovely place to explore. Try the local cafes and restaurants, either for traditional Scottish fare or your favourite meal.
Wherever you visit in the UK, plan your trip well beforehand. It is always worthwhile looking for attractions and events near your accommodation, and keeping something in mind for a rainy day! Think about your interests, and those of any travelling companion, to make sure that you will stay interested throughout your holiday. Travelling by coach will allow you to book and look forward to a trip without worrying about transport arrangements, fuel or hotel rooms.

One of the best and most enjoyable ways to see the world is by coach tour. Being driven from one location to the next is a convenient and relaxing way to see some of the finest points of interest, areas of outstanding beauty and largest cities and towns. There are an infinite number of places to visit, and types of tour available.
The Stratford, Oxford and Cotswolds Inclusive offer a fantastic trip through the British countryside, to see the sights of our most famous cities, and to soak up the history and rich heritage of this area of historical importance. Some of our most noted writers, poets and authors spent their lives beneath Oxfords dreamy spires, and Stratford Upon Avon will be forever remembered by any aspiring actor or playwright.
On each of the five day away, a trip is planned to make the most of each location, with the beautiful Bourton on the Water, and the market at Stow on the Wold making a lovely day out. Visit Shakespeares hometown, walk in his footsteps, then travel to another historical city and explore the majestic city of Oxford, with its amazing buildings steeped in university history. Lichfield is another interesting day out, with its nooks and crannies that date back to medieval times.
For the tour, our base is the welcoming Coventry Hill hotel, in Allesley. This is an ideal base and all passengers will have their own room, and four nights dinner, bed and breakfast.

Take a look through our scenic and touring holidays and see what takes your fancy! There really is something for everyone, with many different countries, areas and events visited. You can be assured that your tour guide will be knowledgeable and able to advise all passengers of the best sights along the way.

Plenty of coach tours take you abroad, and The Three Countries Explorer is one of the easiest ways of seeing The Netherlands, Belgium and Germany in one week.
Enjoy trips to Monschau, Maastricht and the three countries viewpoint, then take a cruise downriver to Liege. Our hotel in this case is the Best Western Walram Hotel in Valkenburg, where passengers are treated to a continental breakfast as well as dinner for three nights. This tour has some of the best scenery available, and is a great opportunity to see a great variety of countryside, with many different areas travelled. The outward and homeward journeys provide another experience, with overnight stays aboard P&O’s North Sea Ferries, again with dinner and breakfast.

It is a sign of the times – the incessantly rising costs of diesel at the pumps all linked to the increase in oil prices and unrest in the East.  For coach trip companies these are testing times – but there is some good news.  Read the rest of this entry »

Off the coast of mainland Scotland at the most northern point of the UK lies the island of Unst with its wonderful community spirit and a bus shelter like nothing you have seen before.  It is a wonderful island to visit and of course here at coach-trips.org.uk we are keen to pull a coach up at the amazing Unst bus shelter and let visitors experience first-hand that fine community spirit that emanates all through the island and centres on this remote bus shelter. Read the rest of this entry »

The severity of the recent flooding across Australia has shocked and dumbfounded many across the world. While its people are not unused to extreme natural disasters such as extensive forest fires, their strength and resolve have been tested mercilessly yet again by this unexpected tragedy.

Brisbane has been the worst hit area so far and the events continue to haunt their efforts to rebuild their lives.

Everyone is now familiar with the inspirational story of Jordan Rice, the 13 year old boy scared of water, swept away with his mother by strong currents after he begged rescuers to save his younger brother first. There are currently 30 people confirmed dead and many more still missing. The first burials took place in January as the survivors struggled to come to terms with what has happened. One minute people were sat watching television, within half an hour they were knocking holes through their roofs to escape the torrent of water.

Many people’s homes have been irreparably damaged by the flooding or in some cases, washed away completely. At the time of writing, approximately 14,972 homes and businesses are completely swamped and 18,025 partially flooded. Many Australian insurers have been hesitant to pay out, pointing the finger at consumers for not having the necessary cover. The Insurance council of Australia’s general manager of risk Karl Sullivan says, ‘unfortunately a lot of people don’t make the effort to understand what the risks are that they’re facing’. Not only must the weary people contend with somehow paying for the damage, the amount of debris and rotting vegetation left behind has been described as staggering.

In the small town of Swan Hill (210 miles northwest of Melbourne), volunteers prepare sandbags as a defence against the incoming flood tide. It is expected to move across the Victoria state through the swollen rivers, which are close enough to each other for a mass of water to hit the town; it has been described as an inland sea the size of Paris.

All they can do is learn from the disasters over the last few days. They prepare mental and physical barricades as best they can. We wish them all the best from the team here at coach trips.

North Yorkshire has a wide variety of attractions, and holiday cottages in Yorkshire are very popular because of this. There is something to do for every member of the family, old or young, adventurous or sedate. Beautiful moors, beaches, villages and towns provide the backdrop for every conceivable activity. The coast offers water sports including windsurfing, Kayaking, swimming and kite surfing, and a host of other on the water activities, whilst the beach itself offers the chance to walk, ride or drive between pretty villages and remote coastline.

The North Yorkshire Moors, with their carpet of purple heather and beautiful valleys and hills, offer horse riding, nature and plant spotting, great walks, and also the famous North Yorkshire Railway, an ideal way to see the countryside in comfort and warmth. Many holiday cottages in Yorkshire are on the outskirts of towns, and this can offer the link to both local shops and rolling countryside that is ideal in a holiday home.

The City of York, one of the oldest cities in the country, is a fascinating destination and well worth visiting time and again. The thirteenth century walls are open to the public, and give an insight into the lives of the Romans, Vikings and Normans who would have one day guarded the city. Now a bustling city centre packed with attractions, bars and shops, it is always a pleasure to visit and still a trading bonanza! York Minister Cathedral and the Jorvic Viking Centre are fantastic attractions and both make great days out. Take a guided walk around the city and tread the medieval streets and The Shambles area for the full experience. The World of James Herriot at Thirsk is dedicated to the famous vet and is set in the pretty Yorkshire Dales. James Herriot was a world renowned vet who was famous for his novels and the BBC drama ‘All Creatures Great and Small’. There are interactive exhibits and interesting displays. You can find out more at: http://www.worldofjamesherriot.org/

Ripon cathedral is a big draw for tourists, as it is one of the oldest places of continuous Christian worship in Britain. Pilgrims have travelled to the cathedral for 1300 years, and the cathedral is open every day from 8.30am to 6.00pm. All visitors are welcome and come to enjoy the architecture and tranquility, as well as the ancient crypt or music. More information is available at http://www.riponcathedral.org.uk

Harlow Carr Garden in Harrogate is an RHS site that is a major tourist attraction for the area. The stunning gardens are designed to fit into the landscape and use native plants, stone and shapes to blend into the surrounding countryside. A lovely day out in summer when the flowers are at their best but also throughout the year when the changing seasons show different aspects of the garden.  Visitors should check their website at: http://www.rhs.org.uk/harlowcarr

Scarborough is also a lovely position for a holiday cottage with its sandy beach seaside feeling and the convenience of local shops and businesses. Nestled on the coast it offers a great location for inland or coastal activities. The crumbling cliff top castle makes a nice walk and there are lots of activities and events on all year round.

We are always talking travel here at coach-trips.org but in a recent conversation we debated the most important aspect of a coach holiday.  There was a lot of debate about destinations but the main thing that most people thought was most important was the comfort of the coach itself.  We came up with a list of things that are important to comfort. Read the rest of this entry »

If you are a member of group whether social, sporting or a hobby group and you have been asked to organise a group holiday – here we offer some information and advice to help you arrange a successful break. Read the rest of this entry »

The festive season is the perfect time for the whole family to get together and share a common passion or pursuit.  The Christmas holidays themselves seem all too fleeting and it is very easy to be sucked into the financial maelstrom that surrounds this season.  Taking a well-earned break at this time is important; one way to get the most of this opportunity is to travel, to take in a new experience, one that the whole family can share.

There is of course a huge range of options from which to choose from, not only the destination, but the mode of transport too.  More often than not it might be easier to drive to a location, however if careful planning is implemented then the need to take the car is not so pressing.

The pitfalls of taking the car include the cost of petrol/diesel, congestion charges (if applicable) and of course parking, which is not only costly but can prove to be stressful as the majority of city centres tend to restrict the amount of parking areas. Read the rest of this entry »

In a previous article the change in travel behaviour was noted, the shift in the choice of destination from western to central and Eastern Europe.  It was explained that this change had come about due to the new found desire for more original travel destinations, for a greater diversity in travel and the opportunity to see areas of Europe that remain relatively untouched.

This change in travel behaviour actually goes hand in hand with a change in the way people would like to travel.  The main transport options are of course flights for the cash rich time poor clientele, rail for those on a tight timeline and then of course there are the coach travellers, those tourists for whom the journey is the holiday and the stops offs are a welcome bonus. Read the rest of this entry »