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Pick up Vision Tours’ new summer brochure

March 9, 2016
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VISION TOURS, the local luxury coach tour operator, is offering a variety of first class coach trips throughout the summer, with pick ups from Melksham.

Trips to the Forest of Dean, Christchurch, Royal Ascot Races, Blenheim Palace Flower Show, and the Cotswolds are all planned. Plus short breaks to London, Stratford-upon-avon, Liverpool and Yorkshire.

On Wednesday 4th May, a coach will leave for the Forest of Dean. Expect a lovely day out meandering around the royal forest which boasts stunning landscapes and spectacular scenery. In May, the magnificent bluebells, rhododendrons and azaleas should be in full colour. The trip costs £19.50

Enjoy a visit to Christchurch on Monday 6th June for market day. The fabulous weekly market can be found in the traffic-free High Street and Saxon Square.

This picturesque town in Dorset has several excellent tea rooms, cafes and pubs to choose from. This trip costs £19.50

Then on Friday 20th May, enjoy a two-night stay at the Crowne Plaza Liverpool and a ferry cruise across the Mersey.

With the largest collection of museums and galleries anywhere outside of the Capital, Liverpool’s culture and heritage are at the very heart of the city.  This short break also incorporates Chester, arguably the richest city in Britain for archaeological and architectural treasures preserved to this day from the time of the Roman occupation.

The trip costs £149.50 which includes luxury coach travel, two-night stay, evening meals and English breakfast, access to leisure club and swimming pool, Mersey cruise and visits to Liverpool and Chester.

On Sunday 21st August enjoy a one night stay at the 5* Waldorf Hilton Hotel, London.

The Waldorf Hilton has an illustrious history and rich heritage dating back to its opening in 1908. Located in the vibrant West End district and close to Covent Garden in the heart of London’s theatre land, the hotel has attracted a string of stars from all over the world.

The price for this trip, which includes luxury coach travel, 1 night stay, English breakfast, afternoon tea and access to the hotel leisure club, is £135.

For more information about trips happening this summer, visit their website www.vision-tours.co.uk or pick up their new brochure from the Melksham News  office or The Art House Cafe, both in Melksham Market Place.

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