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We have been arranging our own day excursion programme for over 25 years and have a choice of two pick up routes. Route 1 Derby City Centre, Chaddesden, Oakwood, Stanley and Stanley Common, West Hallam, Kirk Hallam and Ilkeston Click here for details Route 2 Shipley, Langley Mill, Heanor, Loscoe, Codnor and Ripley. See below for our present programme of tours listed in date order. The programmes are updated approximately every two months - so keep checking for new dates and tours, To reserve seats on one of our excursions please telephone us at our office 0115 932 5332 which is open Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm. Your seats are then allocated and held for 7 days. Payment may be made over the telephone by all major credit or debit cards, by sending a cheque by post, or call in at our office to pay . Felix Bus Services Limited, 157 Station Road, Stanley, Ilkeston, Derbyshire DE7 6FJ |
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Heanor - Ripley pick-up route June and July 2010 |
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Destination |
Adult Fare |
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Ripley and Heanor excursions |
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Marlpool |
Heanor Market Place |
Codnor |
Ripley Market Place |
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Tue 1 June |
BLISTS HILL VICTORIAN TOWN MUSEUM, IRONBRIDGE Costumed staff give a fascinating insight into Victorian life at the Bank, Grocers, Bakery, Chemist and School. The Incline Lift and Narrow Gauge Mine Railway remind us of the industrial heritage of Ironbridge. Adult £21.00 Senior citizen £20.50 Child (5 - 18 years) £14.50 (3 & 4 years - coach seat) £7.00 If you wish to visit Ironbridge village only, then the coach fare will be £10.00 |
£21.00 |
8.00 |
8.20 |
8.30 |
8.45 |
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Tue 1 Jun |
IRONBRIDGE and BENTHALL HALL (NT) Spend free time in Ironbridge and then take the short ride to BENTHALL HALL, a handsome 16th Century house and garden situated on a plateau above the River Severn gorge. (No café or shop facilities at the Hall) Adults £15.50 Senior Citizens £15.50 Children (5-15 yrs) £10.00 (3 & 4 yrs - coach seat) £7.00 National Trust members must remember to take their NT membership cards - coach fare only £10.00 |
£15.50 |
8.00 |
8.20 |
8.30 |
8.45 |
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Thu 3 Jun |
MIDSOMER MURDER COUNTRY - DARE YOU GO !!! Join our professionally guided tour of TV and film locations in the beautiful Chiltern Hills and Thames Valley - the tour includes sites from Midsomer Murders, The Vicar of Dibley, Dad’s Army, Four Weddings and a Funeral, etc. Our first stop will be in Old Amersham where there will be time to buy an early lunch before meeting our guide. There will also be chance to buy light refreshments later in the afternoon. |
£18.00 |
7.30 |
7.50 |
8.00 |
8.15 |
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Sat 5 Jun |
THE ANDERTON CANAL BOAT LIFT near Northwich, Cheshire Take a relaxing canal cruise along the Weaver Navigation to Northwich Town Swing Bridge, returning for a guided tour through the Anderton Boat Lift, a working engineering marvel of the waterways built in 1875. The Visitor Centre includes an exhibition, the operators control centre and a cafeteria. Adults £18.00 Senior Citizens £18.00 Children (5 - 15 years) £13.50 (3 & 4 years) £6.50 |
£18.00 |
9.00 |
9.20 |
9.30 |
9.45 |
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Sat 12 Jun |
Visit the SOUTH COTSWOLD towns of TETBURY and MALMESBURY The historic town of Tetbury has a wonderful variety of individually owned shops, a fascinating old Market House and a fine Church. The beautiful hill top town of Malmesbury is built in golden Cotswold stone and offers unusual shops, delightful cafes, beautiful gardens and fascinating architecture. |
£12.00 |
7.30 |
7.50 |
8.00 |
8.15 |
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Sat 19 Jun |
LLANDUDNO - for shopping and a relaxing stroll along its promenade |
£16.50 |
7.30 |
7.50 |
8.00 |
8.15 |
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Sat 19 Jun |
Visit the beautiful BODNANT GARDENS, situated above the River Conwy with views across the valley to the Snowdonia mountain range. Plus free time in LLANDUDNO Adults £24.50 Senior Citizens £24.50 Children (5 - 5 years) £15.00 ( 3 & 4 years) £10.00 National Trust and Royal Horticultural Society members are admitted free - don't forget your card. Coach fare £16.50 |
£24.50 |
7.30 |
7.50 |
8.00 |
8.15 |
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Sun 27 Jun |
HUNSTANTON |
£16.50 |
7.30 |
7.50 |
8.00 |
8.15 |
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Sun 27 Jun |
SANDRINGHAM, the Norfolk Retreat of the Queen, set in 60 acres of stunning gardens and a 600 acre Country Park. Price includes entrance to House, Museum and Gardens. Adults £26.50 Senior Citizens £24.50 Children (5 - 15 years) £16.00 (3 & 4 years - coach seat) £11.00 |
£26.50 |
7.30 |
7.50 |
8.00 |
8.15 |
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Thu 1 Jul |
WISBECH ROSE FAIR - East Anglia’s premier FLOWER FESTIVAL Spend a day in the Fens and visit one of the finest Flower Festivals in England - breathtaking displays of traditional British flowers brought together with exotic blooms. PRICE INCLUDES STRAWBERRY TEA |
£15.75 |
8.30 |
8.50 |
9.00 |
9.15 |
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Sat 3 Jul |
LIVERPOOL - famous for its music scene and home of The Beatles, the city centre boasts some of the largest High Street stores and offers museums and art galleries. |
£12.00 |
8.30 |
8.50 |
9.00 |
9.15 |
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Sat 3 Jul |
Visit ANFIELD, home of LIVERPOOL FOOTBALL CLUB Tour the dressing rooms, sit in the dug out and visit the Kop. Adults £26.00 Senior Citizens £20.00 Children (5 - 5 years) £16.00 (3 & 4 years) £8.00 |
£26.00 |
8.30 |
8.50 |
9.00 |
9.15 |
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Tue 6 Jul |
YORKSHIRE TOUR - HAMBLETON and HOWARDIAN HILLS Enjoy views over the Vale of York towards the Yorkshire Dales as we travel up SUTTON BANK to the pretty town of HELMSLEY. In the afternoon continue to YORKSHIRE LAVENDER to walk around the lavender gardens, gift shop and award-winning café. Free admission to Yorkshire Lavender. |
£13.00 |
8.15 |
8.35 |
8.45 |
9.00 |
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Fri 9 Jul |
HIDCOTE MANOR (NT) one of England’s greatest gardens, filled with rare and unusual plants set in a series of unique ‘garden rooms’. After lunch visit CHIPPING CAMPDEN, one of the most charming and unspoilt of the Cotswold towns. Adults £19.50 Senior Citizens £19.50 Children (5 - 15 years) £12.50 (3 & 4 years - coach seat) £8.50 National Trust members must remember to take their NT membership cards - coach fare only £12.50 |
£19.50 |
8.15 |
8.35 |
8.45 |
9.00 |
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Sun 11 Jul |
Spend free time in Shakespeare’s birthplace STRATFORD UPON AVON, then travel on the SHAKESPEARE EXPRESS STEAM TRAIN from Stratford through lovely Warwickshire countryside, reaching top speeds of 60 mph, to Snow Hill Station, Birmingham. Return home from Birmingham by coach. |
£19.50 |
8.45 |
9.05 |
9.15 |
9.30 |
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Tue 13 Jul |
MELTON MOWBRAY MARKET & THE GATES GARDEN CENTRE |
£9.00 |
8.45 |
9.05 |
9.15 |
9.30 |
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Thu 22 Jul |
WORCESTER - historic Cathedral City and shopping centre |
£12.00 |
8.15 |
8.35 |
8.45 |
9.00 |
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Thu 22 Jul |
BROCKHAMPTON ESTATE (NT) near Bromyard. A medieval manor house with tranquil woods and lush parkland. Tearoom. Some free time in Worcester to buy lunch. Adults £17.00 Senior Citizens £17.00 Children (5-15) £11.00 (3 & 4 years - coach seat) £8.00 National Trust members must remember to take their NT membership cards - coach fare only £12.00 |
£17.00 |
8.15 |
8.35 |
8.45 |
9.00 |
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Fri 23 Jul |
DAVID AUSTEN ROSES, near Albrighton - winner of 14 gold medals at Chelsea. Enjoy a talk about the roses and then have free time to wander around their lovely rose-filled grounds and plant centre. Includes tea/coffee and scone at David Austen and a short stop in IRONBRIDGE to buy an early lunch. |
£16.00 |
7.45 |
8.05 |
8.15 |
8.30 |
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Fri 23 Jul |
RAF COSFORD - see the displays of military aircraft through the years including fighters, bombers, training and transport aircraft, plus an extensive exhibition of missiles and rockets. FREE ADMISSION TO THE MUSEUM |
£10.00 |
7.45 |
8.05 |
8.15 |
8.30 |
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Sun 25 Jul |
THE ‘STREAM IN THE SKY’ - enjoy the beautiful scenery of the VALE OF LLANGOLLEN on a two hour boat trip including a crossing of the world famous PONTYCYSLLTE AQUEDUCT which towers 126 feet above the River Dee. Includes free time in Llangollen and cruise. Adults £23.00 Senior Citizens £22.00 Children (5 - 15 years) £17.00 (3 & 4 years) £9.50 |
£23.00 |
7.30 |
7.50 |
8.00 |
8.15 |
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Tue 27 Jul |
SCARBOROUGH SPA EXPRESS Travel by coach to York then join a vintage steam hauled train and journey through North Yorkshire’s beautiful countryside to Scarborough. Free time in Scarborough before returning by train & coach. Date & price provisional, please phone for details. |
£45.00 |
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Wed 28 Jul |
We visit BOSTON, famous for its church - the Boston Stump - with time to browse in the open air market or visit the High Street Shops. Then on to SKEGNESS for some bracing sea air ! |
£15.50 |
7.30 |
7.50 |
8.00 |
8.15 |
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Thu 29 Jul |
BLACK COUNTRY LIVING MUSEUM, Dudley - historic buildings from all around the Black Country have been moved and authentically rebuilt - electric tramcars and trolleybuses transport visitors back in time to a canal side village where costumed craftsmen bring the buildings back to life. Adults £20.00 Senior Citizens £18.00 Children (5 - 16 years) £13.00 (3 & 4 years) £6.00 |
£20.00 |
8.30 |
8.50 |
9.00 |
9.15 |
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Sat 31 Jul |
MANCHESTER SHIP CANAL CRUISE. Travel by coach to Seacombe and then join the 6 hour, 35 mile cruise along the Manchester Ship Canal to Salford Quays. A lively commentary reveals the facts, history and dramas of this major British waterway. Return home by coach from Salford. Drinks and hot and cold snacks are sold on the ferry but you are also allowed to take your own picnic. Adults £45.00 Senior Citizens £43.00 Children (3 - 16 years) £40.00 |
£45.00 |
7.00 |
7.20 |
7.30 |
7.45 |
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To contact us: FELIX COACHES, 157 STATION ROAD, STANLEY, ILKESTON, DERBYSHIRE DE7 6FJ Phone: 0115 932 5332 Fax: 0115 932 6096 e-mail: office@felixbusandcoach.co.uk |
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