These are our planned excursions for 2008.
For full details of the trips, or if you would like to receive a copy of our brochurer please call Jackie on 01204 393777

The Anderton Boat Lift

The group visiting the Anderton Boat Lift on 17th March.

Silverdale Church

Pendle Hill from the garden of the Calf's Head

Blackpool tram at Fleetwood

The "TEAL" approaching Lakeside

AUGUST
 
Tuesday 5
York &/ or National Rail Museum
Free Admission to National Rail Museum. York is an historic walled city its home to countless world class attractions like its Minster.
There may be admission charges for certain venues. £18.50
 
Thursday 7
Market Day Special
Leigh Market
Another one of our special door to door services to a local market £3.00
 
Friday 8
Dobbies Garden World, Preston
From quality plants to stylish furniture, to naturally inspired home ware to gorgeous gifts. Dobbies is a great day out £9.50
 
Monday 11
Bakewell Market
Sit back and enjoy a drive through the Derbyshire Dales to this beautiful market town. £14.00
 
Wed 13
Chester Zoo
Shopmobility Let's go to the Zoo!
Have a day out at this fine zoo with so much to see and do! £11.50 Excl adm
 
Friday 15
LUNCH
Owd Nells, Bilsborrow.
Dine at this delightful atmospheric tavern in picturesque surroundings on the banks of the Lancaster Canal. £8.00 excl lunch
 
Sunday 17
Holmfirth " Last of the Summer Wine Country" & Market
Changed from midweek so that you can enjoy this idyllic town & also visit it's Sunday market.
A bit hilly and difficult for wheelchairs £13.00
 
Tuesday 19
Fleetwood
Enjoy a day out at this old fishing port. £12.50
 
Thursday 20 August
Southport
Sample the gentility of this unique resort.
Shopmobility
£10.50
 
Friday 22
Martin Mere
A chance to visit this spectacular bird sanctuary, stroll around the lakes and see the wild fowls from the hides.
£9.50 excl adm
 
Tuesday 26
LUNCH
Redwell Inn Arkholme & Kirby Lonsdale
Enjoy lunch at this famous 17th century inn located in idyllic surroundings on the edge of the Trough of Bowland. £13.00 excl lunch
 
Weds 27
Churchtown Botanical Gardens
Relax and unwind at your leisure in beautiful surroundings with wonderful flower display's and lake. £10.50
 
Friday 29
LUNCH SPECIAL
The White Bull Ribchester
This superb restaurant nestling in the Ribble Valley is in the 2008 Good Food Guide so bon appetite !
£9.50 exc lunch

The Illuminations in the rain

SEPTEMBER
 
Monday 1
Lytham & St Annes
Visit 2 resorts in one go. Our driver is at your service to drop you off at either or why not try both resorts.
£11.50
 
Wednesday 3
Windermere Lake Tour
Enjoy a little shopping in Bowness then take the steamer from Bowness to Lakeside. £21.50 includes steamer
 
Thursday 4
LUNCH Bourne Poacher,Thornton
Join us for an afternoon filled with fun and entertainment. Meet Angie, Lee and Bill and enjoy their fine food at this beautiful pub.
£9.50 excl lunch
 
Tuesday 9
Ashton Markets
This large market is situated right in the heart of Tameside with over 140 stalls. The atmosphere is electric with bargains galore!
£8.00
 
Wednesday 10
Blackpool Illuminations
Why not try an evening drive through the lights. £12.50
 
Friday 12
LUNCH SPECIAL
Top Brink Inn Todmorden & Market
Enjoy a very special lunch at this fine inn then spend some time browsing around the stalls on Todmorden Market £9.50 exc lunch
 
Monday 15
Twin Mills - Barden Mill & Oswaldtwistle Mill
Enjoy some retail therapy at not one but two of Lancashire's best mill shop outlets £9.00
 
Wednesday 17
Kendal Town & Market
Stroll around this wonderful town and visit its many shops and market. £16.50
 
Friday 19
LUNCH Millers Hollingworth Lake
Dine at this lakeside setting and take in the tranquillity of the surroundings.
£8.00 exc lunch
 
Monday 22
Liverpool City shopper
Shopping or sightseeing take your pick Liverpool is the city for either or both! £12.50
 
Thursday 25
Ormskirk Town Centre & Market
Visit this 13th century market in the heart of rural west Lancashire as well as the town shops. £9.50
 
Friday 26
LUNCH Silverdale Hotel
We drive you up to the lakes then for some good home made food in a popular lake hotel
£11.50 exc lunch
 
Tuesday 30
Chatsworth House
One of the most famous and beautiful estates in the country. See the house, farm and gardens.
£13.00 excl adm

OCTOBER
 
Wed 1
LUNCH Calf's Head & Shakletons Garden Centre
Savour lunch at the foot of Pendle then browse the nearby Shakletons before taking in the scenery on our drive back over Pendle £9.00 excl lunch
 
Friday 3
Blackpool Illuminations
Why not try an evening drive to the illuminations £12.50
 
Tuesday 7
Rivington Barn Tea Dance
Lunch is followed by dancing, sing-along and bingo. £16.00 incl lunch
 
Wed 8
Blakemere Craft Centre
A great site for relaxed shopping offering hundreds of fabulous gifts alongside a restaurant and coffee shop featuring homemade fare. £9.00
 
Friday 10
LUNCH Rose & Bowl then Bacup Market
Enjoy a congenial lunch at this fine Inn rounded off with a visit to a traditional Lancashire Town Market
£9.50 exc lunch
 
Monday 13
Barden Mill & Rourkes Forge
Burnleys biggest mill shop. Visit Pendle Hill View tearoom and restaurant. Later visit Rourkes Forge and watch the magic of wrought iron manufacturing. £13.50 inc adm
 
Wed 15
LUNCH Highfield & Bygone Times
Enjoy a meal at one of our 2 4 1pubs then step back in time for a visit to Bygone times £8.50 excl lunch
 
Friday 17
Cleveleys
Enjoy a day out in this friendly resort, walking on its promenade or shopping on the high street.
£12.50
 
Tuesday 21
Ikea & Marks & Spencers, Warrington
Discover Ikea's wide range of low price furniture and house wares then visit M&S for a bit of retail therapy. £9.50
 
Thursday 23
LUNCH SPECIAL The Three Fishes, Mitton
Real beer real food real people and real Lancashire hospitality then off for a quick visit to Clitheroe Market
£9.50 exc lunch
 
Friday 24
Mystery Tour & Lunch
Leave it to us to take you on a daytime drive to a mystery destination. We will make sure that we stop somewhere for lunch £10.00 Excl lunch
 
Tuesday 28
Buxton & Market
Visit this beautiful spa town set in the midst of the Derbyshire dales. See the shops in Spring Gardens and The Lavish Arcade and Market Place. £10.50
 
Wed 29
Blackpool Illuminations
Why not try an evening drive to the illuminations £12.50
 

Friday 31
MARKET SPECIAL WIGAN
Visit one of Lancashire's finest shopping malls and indoor market £3.00

NOVEMBER
 
Tuesday 4
LUNCH Craven Heifer, Grassington
Sample the superb home cooking at this Country Inn situated at the Gateway to the Yorkshire Dales followed by a short visit to neighboring Skipton £12.50 excl lunch
 
Thursday 6
CHRISTMAS LUNCH Oswaldtwistle Mills
Christmas Special Lunch
£22.50 incl lunch
 
Friday 7
Warrington Birchwood Shopping Centre, QVC and Bents Nurseries
Enjoy this shopping experience and snap up a bargain at QVC. Afterwards take a leisurely walk around the garden centre. £9.50
 
Monday 10
LUNCH
The Boatyard Hoghton & Botany Bay
Have lunch at this most attractive restaurant on the banks of the Leeds-Liverpool canal. £8.50 excl lunch
 
Tuesday 11th
Urmston Market and Urmston Retail Park
Urmston has a lot to offer the mas shopper with a host of seasonal bargains on offer £7.50
 
Friday 14th
Earlstown Market & Tavernans Garden Centre
Visit this large Christmas market then we take you to a seasonal wonderland which is Tavernans £9.50
 
Tuesday 18
LUNCH Thatch & Thistle & Shopping at Middlebrook, Horwich Experience a warm welcome at this friendly thatched pub followed by a chance to visit Bolton's out of town retail complex. £5.50 excl lunch
 
Thursday 20
Southport and Market
Sample the gentility of this unique resort and visit the market at King St.
Shopmobility £10.50
 
Tuesday 25
CHRISTMAS LUNCH Redwell Inn Arkholme
Enjoy an early Christmas lunch at this famous 17th century inn located on the edge of the Trough of Bowland. £13.00 excl lunch
 
Thursday 27
Ormskirk and Christmmas Market
Another winter wonderland which is Ormskirk Christmmas Market. The town centre shops are fantastic as well £9.50
 
Friday 28
CHRISTMAS LUNCH Rose & Bowl Bacup
Enjoy a congenial Christmas lunch at this fine inn
£9.50 excl lunch

DECEMBER
 
Tuesday 2
Settle Market
The market is held in the market square overlooked by the historical buildings of the shambles and the Town Hall £13.50
 
Thursday 4
Leigh Market & Bents Garden Centre
Come to the market and afterwards visit the festive garden centre £8.50
 
Friday 5
CHRISTMAS LUNCH Calf's Head Pendle
Savour an exciting Christmas lunch at this fine Inn at the foot of Pendle. £22.00 inc lunch
 
Tuesday 9
Rochdale Market
Visit this large Lancashire town with both its main Market and its Flea Market as well as its vast array of shops £7.50
 
Thursday 11
CHRISTMAS LUNCH Miners Arms
Christmas party time! This delightful Cheshire Inn offers a wide variety of mouthwatering home cooked food. £8.50 exc lunch
 
Friday 12
Preston Town Centre and Market
Another fine Lancashire location with two massive markets
Shopmobility £9.50
 
Tuesday 16
LUNCH Air Balloon 2-4-1 Blackpool & Hartes Christmas Shop Visit this 2 4 1 restaurant and then we make our way to the popular Christmas shop. Everything you can imagine for Christmas under one roof! £12.50 exc lunch
 
Thursday 18
CHRISTMAS LUNCH Bourne Poacher, Thornton
Christmas Special. Lunch and Christmas party afternoon
£9.50 excl lunch
 
Monday 22
Oswaldtwistle Mills
Last minute xmas shopping at one of our premier mills £9.50

That's it for our 2008 programme.
We hope you have enjoyed our trips during the year.
A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Look out for our 2009 brochure,