Coach Day Trips

Tenby is probably the most iconic seaside town in Wales, rivalling places like Mevagissey and Polperro for quaintness and charm. This pretty seaside town has three great beaches; north, south and castle, each with its own character and all facing in different directions so at least one should be sheltered if it happens to be windy!

Subject to traffic and travel, we depart Tenby at approximately 17:00 to start our homeward journey back to South Wales.

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We journey through the Brecon Beacons, with its picture perfect reservoirs, to Brecon, a beautiful cathedral town with views of the majestic mountains all around. We have some free time to explore the local shops and attractions as well as enjoying a cruise on the Monmouth and Brecon Canal. This historical waterway and fantastic feat of engineering (built before roads and railways) takes us on a scenic ride through a canal lock and over an aqueduct which carries the canal over the River Usk. We rejoin the coach at 17:00 to make our way back to South Wales.

Visit the historic university city of Oxford with its honey-gold buildings, dreaming spires and riverside setting. The architecture is gobsmackingly fabulous, from the golden, stately university buildings to the atmospheric 13th-century pubs, wander through the cobbled streets, punt on the river and let the beauty of the city sweep you away. We depart Oxford around 16:30 to start our homeward journey back to South Wales.

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Choose FOLLY FARM - this great attraction isn’t just a farm though; it’s the complete animal experience with with lions, giraffes & rhinos, an indoor vintage funfair, and a whole host of indoor and outdoor adventure experiences. Mesmerise yourself with over 250 animals, along with many rare breeds and baby farm animals. New to Folly Farm is the Penguin Coast, a state-of-the-art saltwater penguin enclosure – a fun filled day for all the family.

After a day filled with family run we rejoin the coach at around 17:00 to start our homeward journey.

For further information on Folly Farm, please click here

Join the Leisuretime Team for a fun day out at the seaside and meet up with friends old and new.

Based at the lovely Royal Grosvenor Hotel, right on the seafront in Weston-super-Mare, your special day out includes return travel, entertainment and lots of fun and games on the beach and in the hotel. A full bar will also be available and you’ll have lots of free time to explore Weston if you wish.

The Leisuretime team will be on hand throughout, so come and say hello!

Highlights include:

• Live entertainment, bar and ice creams at the Royal Grosvenor hotel
• Sand castle competition on the beach
• Loads of free time to explore Weston

Experience one of the best British seaside resorts. The wonderful sweep of Weston Bay, with views over to Wales and down to Exmoor, is a never-ending source of satisfaction. Miles of broad, flat sandy beach are perfect for everyone. There’s also a host of cafes, pubs, and restaurants where you can sit and watch the world go by. You could also head to the lovely Grand Pier to enjoy the spectacular views.

We aim to depart Weston at around 17:00 to start our homeward journey back to South Wales. All activities subject to prevailing weather conditions.

For further information on Weston-super-Mare, please click here (opens in a new window)

Enjoy a fabulous day of shopping and culture without travelling too far from home! Bath is deservedly regarded as one of the most beautiful cities in the world and has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage site. Nourished by hot springs, Bath offers stunning architecture, great shopping and iconic attractions. We depart Bath at 16:30 to start our homeward journey back to South Wales.

For more information on Bath, please click here (opens in a new window).

We make our way to Moreton-in-Marsh to visit the traditional Tuesday market which is the largest in the Cotswolds. After some free time here, we make our way beautiful, historic Broadway, known as the 'Jewel of the Cotswolds' with its pretty High Street lined with horse chestnut trees and mixture of period houses and honey coloured Cotswold stone cottages. A lovely day out. We rejoin the coach at around 16:00 to 16:30, subject to traffic and travel and time of the year, to make our way back to South Wales.

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Nestled in the heart of the picturesque Cotswolds, Cheltenham offers a wonderful mix of the traditional and the new and is a perfect place to unwind. It offers a compact yet enchanting slice of quintessential England, from its elegant Regency architecture to its renowned spas, lush parks, and bustling high street. With an abundance of independent and much loved High Street shops and incredible dining experiences from street food to Michelin starred fine dining this is a town for browsing - and sampling!

As you would expect from the UK’s most complete Regency town, Cheltenham is brimming with history. As you stroll along the promenade, it’s easy to see why it became the hip 18th century hang out for holidaying Brits, after the enterprising Henry Skillicorne unearthed its health-giving spa waters – even gaining the Royal Seal Of Approval after the visit of the then-reigning monarch, George III.

We depart Cheltenham at 17:00 to start our homeward journey back to South Wales.

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From its ancient Castle to its peaceful back streets, exploring the perfect historic town of Ludlow is a real pleasure. A lively friendly feel combines with over 800 years of history. Many cafes, bars, shops, beautiful and fascinating architecture and greenery all around means a visit to Ludlow will not disappoint. Ludlow has held street markets since the twelfth century, and nowadays, you will find a traditional open-air market in the town square (Castle Street) throughout the year. Take a look around this renowned market and perhaps try something new?

We rejoin the coach around 16:00 to start our journey back to South Wales.

For further information on Ludlow Market and what else to do in Ludlow, please click here (opens in a new window)

Tenby is probably the most iconic seaside town in Wales, rivalling places like Mevagissey and Polperro for quaintness and charm. This pretty seaside town has three great beaches; north, south and castle, each with its own character and all facing in different directions so at least one should be sheltered if it happens to be windy!

Subject to traffic and travel, we depart Tenby at approximately 17:00 to start our homeward journey back to South Wales.

For more information on Tenby, click here (opens in new window)

We journey through the Brecon Beacons, with its picture perfect reservoirs, to Brecon, a beautiful cathedral town with views of the majestic mountains all around. We have some free time to explore the local shops and attractions as well as enjoying a cruise on the Monmouth and Brecon Canal. This historical waterway and fantastic feat of engineering (built before roads and railways) takes us on a scenic ride through a canal lock and over an aqueduct which carries the canal over the River Usk. We rejoin the coach at 17:00 to make our way back to South Wales.

Experience the very best of Somerset from one of the best British seaside resorts.

This elegant resort grew out of tiny fishing villages 200 years ago. The wonderful sweep of Weston Bay, with views over to Wales and down to Exmoor, is a never-ending source of satisfaction. Miles of broad, flat sandy beach are perfect for everyone. The Weston-super-Mare experience doesn’t just start and end on the beach, there’s plenty more in and around the town too, with an abundance of parks and green spaces, shops and places of interest. There’s also a host of cafes, pubs, and restaurants where you can sit and watch the world go by. Why not head to the lovely Grand Pier to enjoy the spectacular views.

We depart Weston at around 17:00 to start our homeward journey back to South Wales.

For further information on Weston-super-Mare, please click here (opens in a new window)

With a rich, vibrant history and a beautiful waterside setting, there is plenty for everyone to discover in Tewkesbury. You can take in the stunning scenery by taking a stroll beside the River Severn, or a boat trip along the Avon. Then head to Tewkesbury Abbey; an imposing feature of the town’s landscape for nearly 900 years. Renowned the world over for its fine Norman tower, ornate 12th Century ceiling and stunning stained glass windows, the Abbey is one of Gloucestershire’s most popular tourist attractions, second only to Gloucester Cathedral.

As an historic market town, Tewkesbury has been an important hub for traders to sell their wares for many hundreds of years. That legacy continues through to the present day with regular markets in the town. Every Wednesday and Saturday there is a general market in the Spring Gardens Car Park with a variety of stalls selling fruit, vegetables, meat, fish, clothes and home wares.

Subject to traffic and travel, we rejoin the coach around 16:30 to start our journey home.

For further information on Tewkesbury Market and what else to do in Tewkesbury, please click here (opens in a new window)

Tenby is probably the most iconic seaside town in Wales, rivalling places like Mevagissey and Polperro for quaintness and charm. This pretty seaside town has three great beaches; north, south and castle, each with its own character and all facing in different directions so at least one should be sheltered if it happens to be windy!

Subject to traffic and travel, we depart Tenby at approximately 17:00 to start our homeward journey back to South Wales.

For more information on Tenby, click here (opens in new window)

Take a walk on the WILD SIDE as you stroll around the Cotswold Wildlife Park meeting the residents eye-to-eye with gentle giraffes, rhinos grazing on the Gothic manor house lawns, walk with the inquisitive lemurs, or take a ride on Bella the Train.

With over 260 different species of animals in over 120 acres of parkland, there's plenty of space to relax and get closer to the wildlife! Kids of all ages will love the adventure playground in the woods with interconnecting tree-houses, rope bridges and slides. Don't miss the Children's Farmyard with goat petting area, and daily penguin and lemur feeding.

Get acquainted with one of the largest reptile collections in the UK with crocodiles, lizards, frogs and snakes. Other indoor exhibits include the Insect and Bat Houses, Little Africa and Tropical House with free roaming sloths, bats and birds.

In the warmer months, tree ferns give the feel of a rainforest, whilst arid beds with cacti and succulents evoke the natural habitat of the meerkats. The gardens look good throughout the seasons with seasonal displays.

Brimming with independent shops, cafés and galleries, there are plenty of things to do in Stroud. You will find an eclectic mix of shops selling everything from fossils to fairies and vintage to vinyl, all set against the dramatic backdrop of the beautiful Five Valleys. The Shambles Market runs every Friday throughout the year. Set in one of the oldest parts of the town on the approach to St Laurence Church, the traditonal market is made up of outdoor stalls from local businesses which are predominantly food related, and the indoor stalls which are housed in the Church Hall with crafts and collectables.

Subject to traffic and travel, we leave around 15:30 / 16:00 to start our journey home.

For further information on Stroud Shambles Market, please click here (opens in a new window)

The National Botanic Gardens of Wales set in the beautiful River Tywi valley, is both a visitor centre and a centre for research and conservation. The collection of thousands of plants varieties are spread over 500 acres of Welsh countryside. You can admire the themed gardens, the world’s largest single-span glasshouse, the plant collections, a tropical Butterfly House, nature reserve and the British Bird of Prey Centre. The Garden's centrepiece is the Great Glasshouse designed by world-famous architects Norman Foster and Partners. Inside the amazing tilted glass dome is a Mediterranean landscape dominated by a six-metre deep ravine. Rock terraces and sheer faces are cut by streams and waterfalls. A lake provides a humid habitat at the foot of the chasm. A place of international significance dedicated to conservation, horticulture, science, education, leisure and the arts. As a landmark Millennium project, the Garden of Wales links the history of the last millennium with the present.

Click here for more information on what to see and do.

Subject to traffic and travel, we usually depart for home around 16:30.

New Quay’s picturesque houses, pubs and restaurants cling to the sides of the hills rising above the blue waters of Cardigan Bay on the coast of West Wales. The town was once important for fishing and shipbuilding with wooden boats being built on the beaches. The sheltered harbour and goldens beaches now the focus of activity in the summer when New Quay becomes a bustling and vibrant holiday resort where sailing, fishing, water sports and relaxation, are among the main attractions. Bottlenose Dolphins are regularly seen swimming and diving as they follow the shoals of mackerel into the bay. For the chance of a great view of these beautiful creatures stand at the end of the Quay.

We depart New Quay around 16:30 to 17:00hrs to start our homeward journey back to South Wales.

Please note New Quay's main seafront is inaccessible to the coach so customers will be dropped off approximately 10 minutes walk away. This will also entail an uphill walk to get back to the coach.

For more information on New Quay, please click here (opens in a new window)

We journey through the Brecon Beacons, with its picture perfect reservoirs, to Brecon, a beautiful cathedral town with views of the majestic mountains all around. We have some free time to explore the local shops and attractions as well as enjoying a cruise on the Monmouth and Brecon Canal. This historical waterway and fantastic feat of engineering (built before roads and railways) takes us on a scenic ride through a canal lock and over an aqueduct which carries the canal over the River Usk. We rejoin the coach at 17:00 to make our way back to South Wales.