Excursions - 2026 (Day & Residential)
List of Services
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Wednesday 20th May – Bowood Rhododendron Gardens
We begin our season with a truly spectacular spring visit to Bowood’s Rhododendron Gardens. Open for only a short period each year, these woodland gardens are renowned for their dazzling displays of rhododendrons, azaleas, and magnolias in full bloom.
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Monday 8th June – Rodmarton Manor & Daglingworth House)
An exclusive double visit to two exceptional Gloucestershire gardens. In the morning we explore Rodmarton Manor, one of the finest Arts & Crafts houses and gardens in England. In the afternoon, we visit the private gardens of Daglingworth House, finishing with tea and cake.
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Residential Holiday – Gardens of Hampshire
Monday 22nd to Thursday 25th June 2026
Our 2026 residential holiday takes us to the beautiful gardens of Hampshire, staying at the Voco Hotel Winchester. Highlights include Hinton Ampner, Petworth House, Uppark House, Gilbert White’s House, Winchester Cathedral, and the world-renowned Longstock Park Water Gardens. This four-day break has been designed to be enjoyed at a comfortable pace, with excellent accommodation, good food, and a varied itinerary.
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Thursday 23rd July – Miserden Gardens, Stroud
A relaxed summer outing with a later start, visiting one of the finest Arts & Crafts gardens in the Cotswolds. A guided tour is included, followed by free time to enjoy the gardens and café at leisure.
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Wednesday 9th September – Waterperry Gardens
A classic late-summer visit to Waterperry Gardens, famous for their long herbaceous borders, rose garden, and tranquil setting near Oxford. A guided garden tour and fresco tour of the house are included.
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Friday 25th September – Malvern Autumn Show
We round off our day excursions with a lively visit to the Malvern Autumn Show, celebrating the very best of autumn gardening, harvest produce, food, and drink, set against the beautiful Malvern Hills.
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Information and Pick up Locations
Please see a list below of the pick up locations in Bath that we use for our excursions. There is a map link next to each one so you can see how close it is to where you live. If anyone has any questions about these places please telephone Steve on 01225 667557
List of Services
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Odd Down Park & Ride, Coach ParkList Item 1
This is the new coach park at Odd Down, just adjacent to the Park & Ride site
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The Cross Keys, Midford Road, Combe DownList Item 2
The coach picks up here at the bus stop facing towards the Glasshouse Garage. Opposite the Cross Keys Public House
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Majestic Wines, Bear FlatList Item 3
The coach picks up on the Wellsway just outside Majestic Wines, facing towards the city centre.
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Ambury Bus Stop, Corn Street, City CentreList Item 4
The coach stops just after passing Churchill Bridge on the bus stops at Ambury, just adjacent to the open air car parking. This stop is 160 yards from the city bus station / train station.
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Boot Chemist, Weston
The coach will come from the direction of the RUH, pass you at the bus stop, turn around the roundabout at the bottom of Lansdown Hill and come back to the bus stop just outside of the Chemist.
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Victoria Park, Junction of Park Lane / Weston Road
The coach will be coming along Weston Road, we will cross the roundabout at the top of Park Lane and stop just next to the bench.
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Balustrade, London Road
This bus stop is only available on trips when we are leaving Bath on the London Road to access the M4. If we leave Bath on the A36, then this stop will move to Henrietta Court on Bathwick Street if we leave Bath on either A4 Saltford or A367 South then your closest stop would be the Ambury near the bus station.
