Bolton Community Transport and Furniture Services

Excursions 2010

These are our planned excursions for 2010.
For full details of the trips, or if you would like to receive a copy of our brochure please call us on 01204 393777

July 2010

Thursday 1
Curley's Trout Fishery & Rivington Tour
Enjoy a meal at one of the North West's best Fisheries on the edge of the beautiful Rivington Country Park then have a ride around Rivington to finish your day off
£9.00 exc lunch

Sunday 4
Blue Planet Aquarium & Cheshire Oaks Shopping Outlet
Take in the delights of this magnificent aquarium then enjoy a leisurely afternoon shopping at one of the best shopping outlets in the North West. Disabled access.
£14.00 exc adm to Blue Planet

Monday 5 Wrexham Town & Market
Wrexham's medieval market town has things for sale that can't be found anywhere else and will satisfy even the hungriest appetite for shopping
£17.00

Tuesday 6
TRIBUTE AFTERNOON Bourne Poacher
Join us in an afternoon filled with fun and entertainment. Meet Angie, Lee and Bill and enjoy their fine food at this beautiful pub
£14.00 exc lunch

Wednesday 7
FAMILY DAYS OUT Chester Zoo
Let's go to the Zoo! Have a day out at this fine zoo with so much to see and do!
Shopmobility
£14.50 exc adm

Friday 9
Cleveleys
Enjoy a day out in this friendly resort, walking on its promenade or shopping on the highstreet
£14.50

Monday 12
Llandudno
Visit one of the loveliest resorts in North Wales
£21.00

Tuesday 13
Grange over Sands & Cartmel
Treat yourself to a day out at this relaxing resort then visit the beautiful village of Cartmel and indulge yourself in its famous Sticky Toffee Pudding
£16.50

Wednesday 14
LUNCH Taybarns & Bents Garden Centre
Enjoy as much as you like, as many times as you like for one fixed price, with the best facilities to make your experience a truly enjoyable one. Then have a wander round Bents Garden Centre for a bargain!!
£9.00 exc lunch

Thursday 15
Nantwich Market & Dagfields Crafts & Antique Centre Visit the beautiful Cheshire village of Nantwich the onto Dagfield's 6 giant antique emporiums, 25 craft workshops, tea rooms and restaurant
£14.00 exc lunch

Friday 16
Trafford Centre
Have a bit of retail therapy at this massive shopping centre with restaurants, bars and all the high street shops to chose from all under one roof
Disabled access and Shopmobility
£9.00

Monday 19
Mystery Tour & Lunch
Leave it to us to take you to a mystery destination. We will ensure that we stop somewhere for lunch
£12.50 exc lunch

Tuesday 20
Mersey Ferry River Explorer Cruise
Take the ferry as part of the BIG Mersey Adventure to learn about the city region's fascinating history and see its spectacular sights. There's no better way to experience Liverpool & Merseyside
£18.00 inc Ferry

Thursday 22
Ulverston
A spectacular drive takes you to such fabulous places such as the Lakes Glass Centre, Colony Country Store and many more
£18.00

Friday 23
Wensleydale Tour
Visit Hawes, this thriving town where high bare moorland, contrasts with the brilliant green of the lower slopes, and tour Wensleydale Creamery the only makers of Real Yorkshire Wensleydale Cheese in the world
£17.00 exc Adm

Sunday 25
SUMMER SIZZLER Keswick and Derwentwater
Visit this picturesque Cumbrian town with a wide range of shops, or enjoy a leisurely short walk to the lake shore and boat landings
£20.50

Tuesday 27
Lancaster
Visit this historic city with its shops, museums, castle and churches. All attractions extra charge
£14.00

Wednesday 28
LUNCH Miners Arms
This delightful Cheshire Inn offers a wide variety of mouthwatering home cooked food
£11.00 exc lunch

Thursday 29
FAMILY DAYS OUT Camelot Theme Park
A day out for everyone from tots to teens to adventure seeking adults learn the art of wizardry and meet the animals on a real working farm also water ride and a host of rides for younger bravehearts
£10.00 exc Adm

August 2010

Tuesday 3
Prestatyn Markets and Welsh Coast Tour
We take you to the coast of North Wales to the town of Prestatyn where we visit its large market and drive along the promenade
£17.50

Thursday 5
FAMILY DAYS OUT Blackpool Pleasure Beach
Enjoy a day at Blackpool Pleasure Beach with something for everyone in the family as there is so much to do and see
£14.00 exc Adm

Friday 6
LUNCH Owd Nells & Barton Grange Garstang
Enjoy a relaxing lunch next to the canal then take a trip to the new Barton Grange Garden Centre and stroll around the new Marina
£12.50 exc lunch

Monday 9
Bakewell Market
Sit back and enjoy a drive through the Derbyshire Dales to this beautiful market town to do your shopping
£16.00

Wednesday 11
Chester Zoo
Let's go to the Zoo!! Have a day out at this fine zoo with so much to see and do! Shopmobility
£14.50 exc Adm

Thursday 12
Hawes Village
Visit this beautiful village in the Yorkshire Dales, home of Wallace and Grommit and Wensleydale cheese factory
£17.00

Friday 13
LUNCH The Hoghton Arms Withnell & Blackburn Market
Savour simple food, quality ales and a nice atmosphere as well as view of the nearby countryside at this lovely Inn, then cap off your day ith a bit of retail therapy at Blackburn Market
£8.50 exc lunch

Sunday 15
Holmfirth "Last of the Summer Wine Country" & Market
Changed from midweek so that you can enjoy this idyllic town and also visit its sunday market. Limited Wheelchair access
£14.00

Monday 16
LUNCH The Albion at Arnside
Visit the picturesque seaside town of Arnside and enjoy lunch at one of its finest eateries "The Albion"
£13.50 exc lunch

Tuesday 17
Morecambe & Market
Enjoy a day out at this old but rejuvenated seaside resort and explore the stalls of the market
£16.00

Thursday 19
Southport or Southport Flower Show
Sample the gentility of this unique resort or take the opportunity to visit one of UK's largest and most diverse Flower Shows. Shopmobility
£12.50 exc Adm to show

Friday 20
Martin Mere
A chance to visit this spectacular bird sanctuary, stroll around the lakes and see the wild fowls from the hides.
£10.50 exc Adm

Monday 23
Boundary Mill & The Punch Bowl
Visit the new and exciting Boundary Mill and stop off at one of Lancashire's finest eateries
£14.00 exc

Tuesday 24
Wensleydale Tour
Visit Hawes, this thriving town where high bare moorland, contrasts with the brilliant green of the lower slopes, and tour Wensleydale Creamery the only makers of Real Wensleydale Cheese in the world
£17.00 exc lunch

Wednesday 25
The Batley Mill & Dewsbury Market
Visit The Batley Mill for lots of famous High Street Brands to choose from at discounted prices then on to Dewsbury Market which has been voted Britain's best market in 2007
£16.00

Friday 27
LUNCH Ribchester Arms
Enjoy excellent food at this renowned Inn in Ribchester then tour the beautiful Ribble Valley countryside
£12.00 exc lunch

Tuesday 31
FAMILY DAYS OUT Eureka! The National Children's Museum in HALIFAX
Everything at Eureka has been designed to inspire children to find out about themselves and the world around them through 100's of hands-on exhibits
£14.00 exc Adm

September 2010

Wednesday 1st
Blackpool
Stroll along the Promenade doing just what you want to do.
£14.00 excl lunch

Tuesday 7th
Settle Tour & Market
Visit the lively town of Settle. The market is held in the market square overlooked by the historic buildings of the shambles and the Town Hall.
£14.50

Wednesday 8th
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.
£13.00

Thursday 9th
FUN AFTERNOON - Bourne Poacher, Thornton
Join us for a fun filled afternoon. Meet Angie, Lee and Bill and enjoy their fine food at this beautiful pub.
£28.00 Incl lunch - advance payment is required

Friday 10th
Lady Heyes Crafts & Antique Centre
This 17th century converted farm now houses seven distinctly individual buildings providing a wide range of crafts and antiques. Visit the Wishing Well Cafe.
£12.00 excl adm

Monday 13th
Llandudno
Visit one of the loveliest resorts in North Wales.
£21.00

Tuesday 14th
Chester Town Centre
Chester - old enough to make your spine tingle, yet young enough in spirit to be effortlessly fashionable. See for yourself!!!!!
£14.50

Thursday 16th
Ashton Markets
Visit this large market situated in the heart of Tameside with over 140 stalls.
£10.00

Friday 17th
CRUISE & LUNCH - City centre cruise & Lunch
Hop aboard the luxurious L S Lowry discovering the waterways of Manchester and Salford while enjoying their fine food.
£28.00 Incl lunch - Advance payment required

Monday 20th
TWIN MILLS - Barden Mill & Oswaldtwistle Mill
Enjoy a bit of retail therapy at not one but two of Lancashire's best mill shop outlets.
£12.00

Wednesday 22nd
Anderton Boat Lift, Northwich
Also known as the "Cathedral of the Canals" All in one price of River trip, Lift trip and transport. Limited wheelchair users 1st come 1st served!!!
£20.00 incl boat & lift - Advance payment required

Thursday 23rd
Ormskirk Town Centre & Market
Visit this 13th century market in the heart of rural West Lancashire.
£12.50

Friday 24th
LUNCH - Millers, Hollingworth Lake Milnrow
Enjoy 2 for 1 meal at this lake side setting, enjoying its tranquil surroundings.
£9.50 excl lunch

Monday 27th
Liverpool City or Shopper
take your pick Liverpool is the city for either or both!
£11.50

Tuesday 28th
FUN AFTERNOON - Smithills Coaching House
Enjoy a full packed afternoon of entertainment and sing song. This date may be subject to change.
£7.00 excl lunch

Thursday 29th
Blackpool Illuminations
Why not try an evening drive to the illuminations.
£15.00

October 2010

Tuesday 5th
FUN AFTERNOON - Rivington Barn Tea Dance
Lunch is followed by dancing, sing-along and bingo.
£19.50 incl lunch - Advance payment is required.

Thursday 7th October
Weavers Triangle & Burnley Market
Visit this 19th Century mill town, take a stroll along the canal through Weavers' Triangle then on to Burnley market for some shopping.
£10.50

Friday 8th
LUNCH - Topp Brink Inn & Toddmorden Market
Enjoy a very special lunch at this fine Inn in Toddmorden, then spend some time browsing around the stalls on the market.
£11.00 excl lunch

Monday 11th
Blackpool Illuminations
Why not have an evening drive to the illuminations.
£15.00

Tuesday 12th
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.
£10.00

Wednesday 13th
Blakemere Craft Centre
A great site for relaxed shopping offering hundreds of fabulous gifts alongside a restaurant and coffee shop offering homemade fare.
£10.50

Friday 15th
Cleveleys
Enjoy a day out in this friendly resort, walking on its promenade or shopping on the high street.
£14.50

Monday 18th
LUNCH SPECIAL - The Thress Fishes Mitton
Real beer, real food, real people and real Lancashire hospitality at this wonderful Inn.
£12.50 excl lunch

Wednesday 20th
Trafford Centre
Visit one of the North's largest retail outlets, with all varieties of shops and restaurants all under one roof. Disabled access and Shopmobility.
£9.00

Monday 25th
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.
£12.50 excl lunch

Tuesday 26th
Blackpool Illuminations
Why not have a evening drive to the illuminations.
£15.00

Friday 29th
Halloween Pendle Witch Tour & Calf's Head
Vist Pendle Hill and learn the history about the Pendle Witches and have a fantastic meal at one of our favourite inns.
£13.50 excl lunch

November 2010

Tuesday 2nd
Olympus Chippy - Bolton
Enjoy a wonderful meal in our own local friendly Fish & Chip restaurant then have a wander around the market or town centre.
£11.00 incl lunch

Wednesday 3rd
Leeds Shopper
Hop aboard for this Yorkshire shopping fest.
£15.00

Thursday 4th
LUNCH - Thatch & Thistle & Shopping at the Middlebrook Horwich
Experience a warm welcome at this friendly thatched pub in Horwich followed by a visit to Bolton's out of town retail complex.
£7.00 excl lunch

Friday 5th
Warrington Birchwood Shopping centre, QVC and Bents Nurseries
Enjoy this shopping experience and snap up a bargain at QVC, before taking a leisurely stroll around the garden centre.
£10.00

Monday 8th
LUNCH - The Boatyard Houghton & Botany Bay
Have a lunch at this attractive restaurant in Houghton on the banks of the Leeds - Liverpool Canal, then onto Botany Bay.
£10.00 excl lunch

Tuesday 9th
Urmston Market & Retail Park
Its time to start that bargain hunt for that special Christmas gift and Urmston has lots to offer with a host of seasonal bargain's.
£8.50

Friday 12th
Cheshire Oaks Shopping Outlet & Helsby
Enjoy a shopping spree at this famous retail centre with all types of designer labels at ridiculous prices and then onto Helsby Arms pub for lunch.
£14.00 excl lunch

Tuesday 16th
CHRISTMAS LUNCH - Oswaldtwistle Mills
Christmas lunch special and time for some Christmas shopping.
£24.50 incl lunch - Advance payment is required

Thursday 18th
Southport & Market
Sample the gentility of this unique resort and visit the market on King Street for some Christmas shopping. Shopmobility.
£12.50

Tuesday 23rd
Castleton Derbyshire
Castleton has almost everything a visitor could want, with its spectacular scenery, a ruined Norman castle and fascinating geology.
£15.00

Thursday 25th
Ormskirk Christmas Market
Another winter wonderland which is Ormskirk Christmas market and town centre.
£12.50

Friday 26th
CHRISTMAS LUNCH - FUN AFTERNOON - Bourne Poacher Thornton
CHRISTMAS SPECIAL - Enjoy a congenial Christmas lunch at this fine Inn with lots of fun and entertainment. Meet Angie, Lee and Bill and enjoy their fine home cooked food.
£31.00 incl lunch - Advance payment is required.

Monday 29th
Bridgemere Garden World
Bridgemere has something for everyone. Gifts, books, clothes, food and of course a huge variety of plants.
£15.00

Tuesday 30th
Settle Market
The market is held in the market square overlooked by the historical buildings of the shambles and the Town Hall.
£14.50

December 2010

Tuesday 7th
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.
£10.00

Thursday 9th
Leigh Market & Bents Garden Centre
Have a stroll around the market then explore the festive garden centre for that last minute Christmas gift.
£9.00

Friday 10th
CHRITMAS LUNCH - Taybarns
Eat as much as you like, and as many times all for one fixed price, with the best facilities to make your experience a truly enjoyable one.
£8.00 - excl lunch

Tuesday 14th
Boundary Mill
Visit this large Lancashire Mill for some extra Christmas shopping and visit its own fabulous fish and chip shop.
£12.00 - excl lunch

Thursday 16th
CHRISTMAS LUNCH - Calf's Head Pendle & Shackleton Garden
Its Christmas party time! Savour lunch at the foot of Pendle then browse the nearby Shackletons before taking in the beautiful scenery of Pendle on the way back.
£12.50 - excl lunch

Friday 17th
Oswaldwistle Mills
Still not got that perfect gift for that special person in your life? Last chance to grab it at one of our premier mills.
£11.00

Sunday 19th
CHRISTMAS LUNCH - Bourne Poacher
Come and enjoy this Christmas special lunch with lots of fun and entertainment, your last chance this year to meet Angie, Lee and Bill and enjoy their fine home cooked meals.
£31.00 - incl lunch - Advance payment is required

Monday 20th
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.
£12.50 - excl lunch