The Great Stink: Wednesday 4th June. Two thousand years ago the Romans enjoyed indoor plumbing but until a couple of hundred years ago Londoners were still emptying their chamber pots out of the window. In 1858 the long hot summer turned into The Great Stink with the Thames little more than an open sewer. Something had to be done. We begin in central London tracking London’s lost rivers, cruise the Thames to Greenwich and drive across the old Thames marshes to the extraordinary Cathedral of Sewage built to house the Crossness Engines. Meet the Blue Badge Guide in the City for morning coffee (included) at a pub with possibly the best loos in London. We tell the story of spending a penny from Roman times to the coming of the flush loo. We trace London’s lost rivers, tell the story of The Great Stink and show you how Victorian engineer Sir Joseph’s Bazalgette achieved one of the most remarkable feats of civil engineering ever seen. Bazalgette stopped London’s waste running into the Thames by building massive intercepting sewers beneath new Embankments created by pushing back the mighty Thames behind stone walls. On Bazalgette’s Victoria Embankment, we board a Thames Pleasure Cruiser to Greenwich. You need to bring packed lunches today to eat during the cruise. From Greenwich the coach whisks us further east past Woolwich to the Thames Marshes and the Cathedral of Sewage. Discover some of our most spectacular ornamental Victorian cast ironwork and possibly the world’s largest surviving beam engines. There’s a museum and a social story here too – the workers lived on site in terraced cottages built right above the massive sewage storage tank. Mesh at the windows kept the flies at bay. It must have stunk to high Heaven but my goodness they grew good tomatoes! A most unusual day comes to a conclusion with tea and biscuits at Crossness included in the tour fee before heading home at 4.30pm. . Price £69.00 per person. Coach will depart Stevenage at 08.30
Skegness: Saturday 26th July 2025. Small enough to offer a friendly atmosphere, but large enough to provide hours of entertainment Skegness is a seaside resort that’s small enough to offer a friendly atmosphere but large enough to provide hours of entertainment for young and old alike. Here, the children can enjoy a donkey ride as you spend some time on the beach, you can visit the funfair or the aqaurium, which is a brand new family attraction based on the story and characters from Treasure Island. Price: Adult £25.00 – Children £14.00 (Price is for Coach Travel only with Landmark)
Sandringham Flower Show: Wednesday 23rd July. One of the most prestigious horticultural events in the East of England. Now in its 142th year, it is much more than just a Flower Show. It is a unique event offering not only the best in horticulture but also an excellent day out, filled with family entertainment. Set in the magnificent surroundings of Sandringham Park with Sandringham House and Sandringham Church as a backdrop (Sandringham House is not open on the day). Price £46.00 per person. Coach will depart Stevenage at 08.00
Stratford upon Avon Day Trip: Sunday 6th July. Set in the beautiful rural Warwickshire countryside on the banks of the river Avon. Birth place of William Shakespeare, steeped in the culture and history. Either take an open top bus and take in all the history that surrounds Stratford, book a visit to the Shakespeare properties or just take a leisurely stroll around the town. Price £24.00 per person, coach will depart Stevenage at 08.30.
The Blenheim Palace Flower Show: Sunday 29th June. Returning for its 13th year packed with inspiration, flowers and plants and everything you need for your home and garden. The show is a celebration of lifestyle and the great outdoors. This year’s event will have more exhibitors than ever before with the stunning Grand Floral Pavilion as the centrepiece of the show. The Grand Floral Pavilion forms the centre of this year’s show. Packed with exhibitors showcasing the UK’s finest nurseries and plants man competing for the prestigious Best in Show Award .The Shopping Village will feature an abundance of trade stands selling everything from unique garden gazebos, greenhouses and arbours to gardening sundries and hundreds of other products from leading exhibitors. The Food and Drink Pavilion will meet you upon your arrival featuring a range of food and drink purveyors and artisans, including tastings and samples. For gifts and crafts our Home and Country Living Pavilion is filled with a selection of original handmade giftware, jewellery and luxury goods. Price £58.00 per adult. £56.00 Seniors (including admission to the Palace) coach will depart Stevenage at 08.30.
