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Elegant Eastbourne and the Bluebell Railway

Elegant Eastbourne and the Bluebell Railway

Rich in history, the town boasts a variety of museums, castles and colourful gardens as well as the Victorian pier; one of the most popular attractions in the UK, a great place to visit on your coach holiday. -¬ Flickr - VSjax

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Rich in history, the town boasts a variety of museums, castles and colourful gardens as well as the Victorian pier; one of the most popular attractions in the UK, a great place to visit on your coach holiday. -¬ Flickr - VSjax

Picturesquely set at the foot of the South Downs, Eastbourne boasts five miles of unspoilt beaches and a beautifully maintained promenade, lined with exquisite floral displays and offering stunning sea views. Entertainment abounds, from West End shows and art galleries to swimming and water sports along the seafront. The town also proudly retains its traditional bandstand, where seasonal concerts fill the air with music and nostalgia. Whether you’re seeking relaxation, culture, shopping, or seaside fun, Eastbourne is the perfect resort.

 

Haddon Hall Hotel

Enviably located at the seafront end of Devonshire Place, just steps from the Bandstand and a short stroll from the Victorian Pier, theatres, and main shopping area. A warm welcome awaits at this family run hotel that has a fine reputation for its excellent food. All 75 en-suite rooms include TV and tea/coffee making facilities, regular entertainment and a lift serves all floors. The Haddon Hall Hotel combines classic hospitality with a superb location.

Day 1

A morning departure as we head to Eastbourne and the Haddon Hall hotel. Dinner in the hotel,

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Day 2

This morning we head along the Sussex Coast to Regency Brighton, a very popular coastal resort with many attractions which include the Royal Pavilion, Historic Lanes Shopping quarter, the Palace Pier, Marina and the Brighton i360, the highest observation tower in the UK outside London. Dinner in the hotel.

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Day 3

A day at leisure in Eastbourne, with its famous Carpet Gardens, 1930’s bandstand, Victorian Pier and elegant seafront. Dinner in the hotel.

B, D

Day 4

Today we tour 1066 country, first to the picturesque town of Battle, the site of the Battle of Hastings before visiting the delightful cinque port town of Rye, on our return to Eastbourne, we call into Hastings with its quaint narrow streets, antique dealers and bookshops, you may also recognise it as one of the main locations for filming the TV series "Foyles War". Dinner in the hotel.

B, D

Day 5

This morning we head inland to Sheffield Park and a ride on the famous Bluebell Steam Railway, one of the UK's best-preserved heritage railways, travelling through the idyllic Sussex
countryside. We return to Eastbourne via the picture postcard village of Alfriston and the Cuckmere Valley. Dinner in the hotel.

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Day 6

We leave our hosts at the Haddon Hall for the return journey home.

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B=Breakfast, D=Dinner

Price includes:

5 nights bed & breakfast

3 course dinner each night

Ride on the Bluebell Steam Railway

Excursions

Entertainment

Luxury air conditioned coach travel

 

No Single Room Supplement

Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.

Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.

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Name Address
Alfreton Bus Station Alfreton Bus Station, Hall Street
Alfreton, Watchorn Island Alfreton,Derby Road A61 Watchorn Church Bus Stop
Barlborough, Rose & Crown Barlborough, Rose & Crown Pub
Barnsley, Eldon Street Barnsley, Eldon Street opposite the Odeon Cinema
Bolsover Market Place Bolsover Market Place
Carlton in Lindrick Carlton in Lindrick, A60/Maiin Rd End of Long Lane
The Bus Layby
Carlton in Lindrick. Carlton in Lindrick, Limetree Nursery
The Bottom Of Rotherham Baulk
Chesterfield, Beetwell St Chesterfield, Beetwell Street
Outside the old Registry Office
Clay Cross, Church Layby Clay Cross, The Church Layby The High Street
Clowne Tesco Clowne Tesco, Bus Layby
Clowne,End of Gapsick Ln Clowne, The end of Gapsick Lane
Creswell Creswell, Junction of Sheffield Road/Elmton Road
Creswell Bingo Hall Creswell, Bingo Hall, Elmton Road
Creswell Black Diamond Creswell, Black Diamond, Elmton Road, S80 4DY
Creswell, Skinner Street Creswell, Skinner Street, Cemetery
Creswell. Creswell, Juntion of Sheffield Rd/Elmton Rd
Derby, Full Street Derby Full Street, Premier Inn
Doncaster, Ward Bros Doncaster, Ward Bros Waterdale
Eckington, Bus Station Eckington, The Bus Station
Edwinstowe,Mansfield Road Edwinstowe, Bus stop end of Mansfield Rd/Fifth Ave
Hodthorpe WMC Hodthorpe, The Working Mens Club
Hodthorpe, Top Bus Stop Hodthorpe, Queens Road, The Top Bus Stop
Hucknall, Ogle Street Hucknall, Ogle Street Opposite the Car Park
Killamarsh, Nags Head Pub Killamarsh, The Nags Head Pub
Top of Bridge Street
Langold, The One Stop Langold, The One Stop
Langwith Junction Langwith Junction, The Bus Stop End of Station Rd
Langwith Junction. Langwith Junction, The King of Diamonds
Langwith, The Gate Hotel Langwith, The Gate Hotel
Leicester Charles Street / Corner of Halford Street
Loughborough Loughborough, Junction 23 - M1
The Bus Stop outside the Harvester Pub
Mansfield Woodhouse. Mansfield Woodhouse, The Bus Stop A60
End of Peafield Lane
Mansfield, Walkden Street Mansfield, Layby Opp Walkden St Car Park Entrance
McArthur Glen McArthur Glen Shopping Centre
Nottingham, Mount Street Nottingham NG1 6HG
Outside Casino Mount Street off Maid Marion Way
Ollerton, Ollerton Bus Stop outside Library Forest Road
Ollerton, The New Plough Ollerton, The New Plough Pub Forest Road NG22 9QS
Retford Market Place Retford Market Place, Outside Greenwoods
Rhodesia, Tylden Way Rhodesia, End of Tylden Way
Rotherham, Mecca Bingo Rotherham, The Mecca Bingo, Corporation Street
Sheffield The Penny Black Penny Black Pub Pond Hill Sheffield 1
Shirebrook, Ashbourne St Shirebrook, Ashbourne Street, Opposite
Ashbourne Court
Shireoaks Fish&Chip Shop Shireoaks, Shireoaks Row, Fish & Chip Shop
Sutton Lammas Centre Sutton Lammas Centre
The Sidings The Sidings, Mansfield Woodhouse
Off Debdale Lane
Warsop Church Warsop, The Church bottom of Cuckney Hill (A60)
Warsop Library, High St Warsop Library, Bus Stop, High Street
Warsop Motor Company Warsop Motor Company
Whitwell Bakestone Moor Whitwell, Bakestone Moor, End of Franklin Avenue
Whitwell Mini Market Whitwell, Mini Market, Welbeck Street
Whitwell Southfield Lane Whitwell, End of Southfield Lane
Whitwell Square Whitwell Square
Whitwell The Spar Shop Whitwell The Spar Shop, Bakestone Moor
Worksop B&Q Worksop, B&Q, Sandy Lane
Worksop Bingo Hall Newcastle Avenue, The Bingo Hall
Worksop Community Church Worksop, Thievesdale Lane, The Community Church
Worksop Eyres Corner Worksop, Eyres Corner
Worksop Gateford Road The Bus Stop before the Post office Gateford Road
Worksop
Worksop Larwood Health Worksop, Larwood Health Centre
Worksop Pelham Street Worksop, Pelham Street Shops, Manton
Worksop St Annes Church Worksop, St Annes Church, Newcastle Avenue
Worksop Three Legged Worksop, The Three Legged Stool, Raymoth Lane
Worksop, Cannon Hotel Worksop, The Cannon Hotel
S81 7AD
Worksop, High Hoe Road Worksop, High Hoe Road, Nr Canal Bridge
Worksop, Innings Pub Worksop, The Innings Pub bus stop, Gloucester Road
S81 ORS
Worksop, Johnsons Depot Worksop, Johnsons Depot, Dukeries Industrial Est
Worksop, Kilton Hill The shops (One Stop) Kilton Hill
Worksop, Opposite Tesco Worksop, Opposite Tesco Gateford Road
Worksop, Plantation Hill Worksop, The Shops, Plantation Hill, Kilton,
Worksop, Priory Church Worksop, Priory Church Car Park
Worksop, Stubbing Lane Worksop, End of Stubbing Lane, Newcastle Avenue
Worksop,Mansfield Rd, A60 Worksop, Mansfield Road, A60 second bus stop
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