Day Trips & Excursions

Step aboard for a blockbuster day out as we journey by coach to The Historic Dockyard Chatham, one of Britain’s most iconic filming locations. Now home to an exciting Film Location Tour, this is your chance to step behind the camera and uncover the secrets of the screen.

For over forty years, this extraordinary riverside dockyard has transformed into everything from historic naval ports to dramatic wartime settings. Major studios including Warner Bros., Universal Pictures, Sony Pictures and Netflix have all brought their productions here — making it one of the UK’s most sought-after filming destinations.

Lights, Camera, Action!

Your knowledgeable tour guide will personally introduce you to over 40 years of filming history, sharing insider stories from productions that have brought the Dockyard to life.

From learning the ropes in the Ropery to exploring the historic slips, ships and hidden alleys, you’ll discover how these remarkable spaces are transformed into immersive sets for productions such as Bridgerton, Les Misérables and Loki.

Along the way you will:

• Venture into areas not usually open to the public
• Understand the challenges of filming in restricted historic spaces
• Discover how special effects and clever set design bring dramatic scenes to life
• Walk the cobbled streets and grand terraces that often double for nearby London
• Stand exactly where unforgettable scenes were shot

From high-seas adventures to sweeping period dramas, you’ll gain a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at how cinematic magic is created within a real working film location.

Adult: £57 ~ Senior £56 ~ Child: £52

Embark on a wild adventure - discover over 650 amazing animal species right in the heart of the capital. Set in leafy Regent's Park amid heritage- listed buildings and beautiful gardens, ZSL London Zoo gives you a great excuse for a big day out.

There's something for everyone, from Asian lions to Sloth bears and the incredible 'Animals in Action' demonstration where our finest flying, leaping and climbing animals show off their skills. Set in the heart of London's majestic Regent's Park, London Zoo boasts not only a vast array of amazing animals, but also beautiful gardens, fine art and astounding architecture.

Land of Lions is London Zoo’s newest and most breathtaking exhibit and transports visitors from the heart of London to India’s vibrant Sasan Gir, where they can get closer than ever before to mighty Asiatic lions, of which only 500 remain in the wild. 

Adult: £65 ~ Senior £64 ~ Child: £59

Get ready for another fantastic year at Warwick Castle!

It’s 1455 and the House of Lancaster holds the English Throne.

King Henry VI’s crown is challenged by the House of York. The rival houses clash in battle and the bloody war that ensues was to last over 30 years.

Are you brave enough to enter the Castle Dungeon? This exciting 50 minute walkthrough brings together live actors, shows and spectacular special effects that will send chills down your spine (over 10’s only – it’s that scary!)

Dazzling shows and attractions, heaps of gruesome history and awesome birds of prey, all set within 64 acres of beautiful grounds and gardens make Warwick Castle a fun, action-packed day out for everyone. 

Price shown includes standard entry to the castle.

Entry to The Dungeons is excluded but may be purchased on the day.

Adult: £58 ~ Senior £57 ~ Child: £54

Warwick, the county town, is famous for its magnificent castle and historic charm. Warwick’s mainly independent businesses offer an enticing blend of the old and the new, from gift shops, antique centres and traditional tea rooms to fashion shops, art galleries and fine restaurants. Market Place is the heart of the town, hosting a variety of cafes, pubs and shops.

Adult: £34 ~ Senior £33 ~ Child: £30

Spend a fantastic day in vibrant Regency Brighton, one of England’s best-loved seaside resorts.

Stroll the lively seafront to the iconic pier, explore the opulent Royal Pavilion, and take in stunning coastal views from 450 feet up on the British Airways i360 (not included). Don’t miss the chance to browse the quirky shops and boutiques in The Lanes—perfect for unique finds and gifts.

A great mix of seaside charm, history, shopping, and unforgettable views.

Adult: £43 ~ Senior £42 ~ Child: £39

The Great Central Railway exists today because a group of determined volunteers, back in 1969, following closure by British Railways, wanted the line to be saved to recreate the experience of main line steam for generations to come.

The railway is the UK's only double track, main line heritage railway which travels between Leicester and Loughborough. It’s the only place in the world where full size steam engines can be seen passing each other – just as it was when steam ruled the rails.

On this excursion we have organised steam travel and a two course lunch will also be served on one of the journey’s.

Adult: £85 ~ Senior £84 ~ Child: £81

Epping Ongar Railway is the award winning longest heritage railway in Essex and operates on the former end of the Underground Central Line, operating heritage trains between award winning old fashioned stations dating from 1865.

Start your visit at North Weald station before taking your first rail journey of the day on the steam locomotive train for a picturesque trip through part of Epping Forest – returning to North Weald. On this journey, you will be served your fish & chip lunch followed an ice cream dessert. Afterwards, take a return journey to Epping Underground station via Epping Forest on a Routemaster bus. On return to North Weald, a DMU (diesel passenger train) will be waiting for a return journey to Epping Forest and back. Itinerary subject to change and dependant on the availabilty of the trains & bus for we cannot be held liable.

On arrival back in North Weald, you will be given some free time to explore the station and the gift shop.

Adult: £65 ~ Senior £64 ~ Child: £61

Located in 300 acres of beautiful landscape Kew Gardens sits beside the river Thames between Richmond and Kew in south-west London. The Gardens are a World Heritage Site with six magnificent glasshouses, and are home to a remarkable collection of plants from all over the world including over 14,000 trees. Kew Gardens is a wonderful day out for all. If you haven't been to Kew before, don't miss the 19th-century Palm House, the tropical atmosphere of the Princess of Wales Conservatory, a walk to the iconic pagoda, and a climb up for a birds-eye view at the new Xstrata Treetop Walkway.

Beautiful as the 17th century Dutch-gabled country house along the River Thames is, it could hardly be called palatial, particularly by royal standards, and yet it is one of London's most notable historic royal palaces. No small feat considering Kew Palace, which is set within the grounds of the Royal Botanic Gardens in Kew. Kew Palace earned its place in history by being exactly the opposite - retiring, modest and comfortable. In other words, it was the perfect royal retreat. Most famously, it served as just that for the prodigious family of King George III. First opened to the public by Queen Victoria in 1899, the palace was closed from 1996 to 2006 while undergoing £6.6 million of careful restoration and conservation. The money and effort have transformed Kew Palace from "a gaudy 1960s interpretation of the Georgian era" into a historically accurate study of the daily life and everyday domesticities of the palace and the royals who lived within it.

The Hive is a unique structure, inspired by scientific research into the health of bees. Designed by UK based artist Wolfgang Buttress, it was originally created as the centrepiece of the UK Pavilion at the 2015 Milan Expo. The installation is made from thousands of pieces of aluminium which create a lattice effect and is fitted with hundreds of LED lights that glow and fade as a unique soundtrack hums and buzzes around you.

These multi-sensory elements of the Hive are in fact responding to the real-time activity of bees in a beehive behind the scenes at Kew. The sound and light intensity within the space changes as the energy levels in the real beehive surge, giving visitors an insight into life inside a bee colony. 

 Adult: £57 ~ Senior £57 ~ Child: £52

ABBA Voyage is the long-awaited concert from one of the biggest pop acts of all time featuring a setlist of ABBA’s biggest, most popular hits – each handpicked with great care by the band.

Agnetha, Björn, Benny and Anni-Frid have created the kind of concert they always wanted, performing for their fans at their very best: as digital versions of themselves backed by today’s finest musicians. Blurring the lines between the physical and digital, see the magic of ABBA brought to life using the latest in motion capture technology. It’s the greatest ABBA performance the world has never seen. Until now…

The ABBA Arena is built around ABBA's timeless music and never-before-seen concert, so you can have the time of your life.

Located at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London, the arena is purpose-built for ABBA’s never before-seen concert.

We begin our day with a visit to the beautiful Norfolk Lavender, where you will have time to wander through the fragrant gardens, browse the well-stocked gift shop, and enjoy the peaceful surroundings. Take the opportunity to relax with a morning coffee or light refreshment while soaking up the sights, scents, and colours of this much-loved Norfolk attraction.

From here, we continue on to the popular seaside resort of Hunstanton, where the remainder of the day is yours to enjoy at leisure. Stroll along the promenade, relax on the beach, explore the shops, or enjoy lunch in one of the many cafés and restaurants. With its distinctive striped cliffs, traditional seaside charm, and stunning coastal views, Hunstanton offers the perfect setting for a leisurely and memorable afternoon by the sea.

Adult: £25 ~ Senior £24 ~ Child: £21