Somerset

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.

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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.

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A fabulous weekend to one of the UK's most popular seaside resorts and to experience one of the world's largest illuminated carnivals!

The history of the Bridgwater carnival dates back to the 1605 gunpowder plot when Guy Fawkes failed to blow up the Houses of Parliament. The town takes its carnival very seriously and it is reputed to be the largest illuminated carnival in the entire world, raising thousands of pounds for charity each year. Some of the floats in the two hour procession can be nearly 18 feet high, 11 feet wide and 100 feet long and are illuminated by up to 30,000 light bulbs. A truly magnificent spectacle!

The Bridgwater Carnival is always an extraordinary experience and we have combined it with some wonderful weekend fun at the Royal Grosvenor Hotel in Weston super Mare. We'll even take you back via the historic city of Bath. Now that sounds like a huge amount of fun for just one weekend. Why not join us?

An ideal choice for:

* People who are looking for a great value weekend break
* Anyone who loves fireworks and parades

Enjoy a fabulous time at Bridgwater Guy Fawkes Carnival – the UK’s oldest carnival and one of the largest illuminated carnival processions in Europe. Held annually on the first Saturday in November, this carnival takes place in Bridgwater, Somerset.

Please note that this is an evening event, held outdoors and goes ahead whatever the weather! So wrap up warm and be prepared for any weather conditions. The illuminated carnival procession takes approximately two hours to pass any one point on the route and is a mixture of carnival carts (some 100ft long!), walking entries (groups and individuals), marching bands and charity collection carts. Please therefore be prepared to stand for a long period of time. After the carnival procession finishes there is a unique firework display held on the High Street called ‘squibbing’. It gets very busy in this area and squibbing is viewed entirely at your own risk.

We depart Bridgwater at approximately 22:30 to start our homeward journey back to South Wales so this trip has a much later than usual return time. Please expect to arrive back early hours of the morning. Selected pickup points only for this day trip.

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Enjoy a fabulous time at Weston-super-Mare Carnival, an annual spectacle of light, music and colour. It is a carnival of international class and considered to be one of the biggest illuminated carnivals in the world.

Please note that this is an evening event, held outdoors and goes ahead whatever the weather! So wrap up warm and be prepared for any weather conditions. The illuminated carnival procession takes up to two hours to pass through any given point on the route so please therefore be prepared to stand for a long period of time. It is a mixture of carnival carts, up to 100 feet long and up to 17 feet high! Entries include illuminated floats, marching bands, fancy dress walkers, entertainers parading through the town. The procession starts at 7pm and gives an evening of family entertainment and raises money for local charitable causes.

We depart Weston at approximately 22:00 to 22:30 to start our homeward journey back to South Wales so this trip has a much later than usual return time. Please expect to arrive back very late evening / early hours of the morning. Selected pickup points only for this day trip.

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The largest authentic German market outside Germany and Austria and the centrepiece of the city’s festive event calendar returns to Birmingham each year in mid November. Explore over 180 stalls selling gifts, jewellery, decorations, handmade toys, delicious German fare and of course the ever popular Glühwein!

You can explore the famous Bullring and Grand Central for the ultimate shopping and dining experience - it has the UK's biggest Primark with the world's biggest Greggs!

After a full day of exploring Birmingham and the beautiful Christmas market we rejoin the coach at around 17:00 to 17:30 to head for home.

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