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Heathside Holidays and Day Trips
Day Trips
July 9, 2025

Forde Abbey

Forde Abbey is a 900-year-old Abbey set within 30 acres of award-winning gardens. During your visit, you will have a private guided tour of the…

Adult £50.00

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July 10, 2025

West Bay & Platform Afternoon Tea

We start the day with a visit to the lovely seaside town of West Bay – famous for its appearances in shows such as Broadchurch. After exploring…

Adult £65.00

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July 13, 2025

Highclere Castle

Best known as the real-life Downton Abbey, Highclere Castle is the family seat of the Carnarvon family. During your visit, explore the main state…

Adult £58.00

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Day Trips
July 15, 2025

Donkey Sanctuary & River Exe Cruise

We start the day with a visit to the Sidmouth Donkey Sanctuary, which is located in a tranquil corner of the Jurassic Coast, where hundreds of…

Adult £42.00

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Day Trips
July 16, 2025

Waddesdon

Surrounded by views of Oxfordshire and the Chiltern Hills, Waddesdon is a French Renaissance-style château built by Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild in…

National Trust Member £34.00Adult £57.00

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Day Trips
July 26, 2025

Harry’s Cider Farm Tour

Harry’s Cider is an award-winning artisan cider made from 100% juice, crafted by cidermakers Harry Fry and son Toby on their family farm in…

Adult £65.00

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Day Trips
August 5, 2025

Stourhead

Described as ‘a living work of art’, explore the world-famous landscape gardens at Stourhead which have, as the centrepiece, a magnificent lake…

National Trust Member £27.00Adult £45.00

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Day Trips
August 15, 2025

A Day in Swanage

We head to Norden Station this morning for a single journey on the fantastic heritage Swanage Railway through the countryside to the lovely seaside…

Adult £34.00Child £30.00

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Day Trips
August 21, 2025

Lunch Club: The World’s End

The World’s End is one of Dorset’s best-known pubs. As part of the nearby Charborough Estate, it’s a place full of character and history. It…

Adult £55.00

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Day Trips
September 3, 2025

RHS Wisley Flower Show

Spend a day at the sensational RHS Garden Wisley Flower Show. Join us for a late-summer floral celebration with spectacular displays, specialist…

Adult £45.00

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Day Trips
September 4, 2025

Exmouth River Cruise & Lunch

Explore the calm and sheltered waters of the beautiful River Exe, and enjoy the stunning scenery, wildlife and nature of the nationally renowned Exe…

Adult £50.00

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Day Trips
September 7, 2025

ABBA Voyage

Visit the ABBA arena at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in London to see this spectacular show. Arrival: 16.30Departure: 20.00 Blending cutting-edge…

Adult £110.00

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Day Trips
September 8, 2025

Lunch Club – The Fox & Goose

Join us for lunch at The Fox & Goose in Coombe Bissett, a charming 19th-century village freehouse offering an excellent range of local and…

Adult £51.00

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Day Trips
September 11, 2025

Holme Gardens

Holme Gardens in Dorset offers a peaceful escape surrounded by beautifully landscaped gardens and vibrant seasonal blooms. During your visit, you…

Adult £40.00

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Day Trips
September 13, 2025

Longleat Icons of the Sky

This fantastic event will feature a whole variety of hot air balloons of all shapes and sizes, and both daytime and nighttime air displays. Watch the…

Adult £72.00

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Day Trips
September 17, 2025

Mapperton House & Gardens

Enjoy a day at the fantastic Mapperton House & Gardens, a Jacobean manor in West Dorset, and home to the family of the Earl of Sandwich. On…

Adult £46.00

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Day Trips
September 20, 2025

Swanage Fish & Chip Train

Join us for a pretty steam train trip through picturesque scenery on the Swanage Railway in a heritage carriage, hauled by a steam locomotive. Our…

Adult £68.00

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Day Trips
September 23, 2025

Salisbury Guided Tour

Join our fantastic tour guide, Terry, as he takes you for a day out in Salisbury. Terry will accompany you on a visit to the spectacular Salisbury…

Adult £40.00

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Day Trips
September 25, 2025

Bletchley Park

Visiting Bletchley Park offers a fascinating glimpse into the secret codebreaking efforts of World War II, where Alan Turing and his codebreaking…

Adult £59.00

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Day Trips
September 30, 2025

Painshill

Take a guided tour of this 18th-century landscape garden, created by Charles Hamilton to reflect the beauty and drama of the natural world. Designed…

Adult £45.00

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Day Trips
October 3, 2025

Lunch Club – The Old Beams

For our October Lunch Club, we head to Ibsley in the New Forest to visit The Old Beams. This charming, historic pub is known for its rustic…

Adult £51.00

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Day Trips
October 7, 2025

Seaton Birdwatching Tram

The Seaton Birdwatching Tram is a two‑hour ‘bird hide on wheels’ that departs from Seaton Station and winds its way through Seaton Marshes and…

Adult £61.00

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Day Trips
October 8, 2025

American Museum & Gardens

At this special estate on the Bath skyline, enjoy fascinating American stories, textiles, decorative art and design, and acres of wildlife-friendly…

Adult £50.00

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Day Trips
October 10, 2025

Knitting & Stitching Show

Shop, learn and be inspired at London’s top craft fair. Meet up with like-minded crafters, discuss ideas, learn new skills from the…

Adult £48.00

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Day Trips
October 14, 2025

Theatre Tour & Cream Tea

We drop you off in Covent Garden with time to browse the shops and museums, before heading to the Theatre Royal Drury Lane where we explore the…

Adult £69.00

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Day Trips
October 18, 2025

Houses of Parliament Guided Tour

Venture into the heart of the Palace of Westminster accompanied by an expert guide and discover the history, heritage and work of UK Parliament. Your…

Adult £70.00

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Day Trips
October 19, 2025

ABBA Voyage

Visit the ABBA arena at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in London to see this spectacular show. Arrival: 16.30Departure: 20.00 Blending cutting-edge…

Adult £115.00

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Day Trips
October 22, 2025

London at Leisure

Spend a day in England’s capital city, exploring the amazing sights and activities on offer. From your drop off point near the Tower of London, you…

Adult £32.00

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Day Trips
October 22, 2025

Tower of London

Visiting the Tower of London offers a fascinating journey through nearly 1,000 years of British history, where you can explore ancient walls, meet…

Senior £63.00Adult £71.00

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Day Trips
November 5, 2025

Whiteley Shopping Centre

At Whiteley you can browse over 70 high-street stores such as M&S, Next, Clarks and Waterstones in a bright, open-air environment. The shopping…

Adult £24.00

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Day Trips
November 12, 2025

Lunch Club – Brace of Pheasants

The Brace of Pheasants is an award-winning traditional 16th Century Grade II listed thatched inn nestled in the Dorset countryside. Enjoy a two…

Adult £55.00

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Day Trips
November 15, 2025

Glastonbury Carnival

Glastonbury Carnival sees a spectacular procession of colour with an array of illuminated carnival floats and amazing costumes. Measuring up to 50ft…

Adult £32.00

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Day Trips
November 20, 2025

London Transport Museum

Start your day with time to explore Covent Garden, and maybe visit one of the many restaurants, before heading into The London Transport Museum which…

Adult £56.00

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Day Trips
November 26, 2025

The Music of Bond

Join the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, two star vocalists and a special guest presenter for The Music of Bond show – live, for one night only, at…

Adult £67.00

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Day Trips
November 28, 2025

Lymington Christmas Tree Festival

Spend a day in the historic market town of Lymington and visit an enchanted forest of over 60 lit real trees inside St Thomas Church, which have been…

Adult £22.00

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glastonbury frost fayre
November 29, 2025

Glastonbury Frost Fayre & Clarks Village

Start the festive season at the Glastonbury Frost Fayre. Stalls, food and music will be spread across the town centre and the event presents an…

Adult £29.00

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Day Trips
December 4, 2025

Bath Christmas Market

Walk through a winter wonderland and soak up the festive atmosphere in the historic city of Bath. Featuring over 200 stallholders nestled amongst…

Adult £28.00

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Day Trips
December 9, 2025

Salisbury Cathedral Christmas Carols

Enjoy an exclusive visit to Salisbury Cathedral at its festive best. The Cathedral (including the Chapter House with Magna Carta) will be available…

Adult £50.00

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Day Trips
December 10, 2025

Bath Christmas Market

Walk through a winter wonderland and soak up the festive atmosphere in the historic city of Bath. Featuring over 200 stallholders nestled amongst…

Adult £28.00

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Day Trips
December 12, 2025

Christmas at Blenheim Palace

Christmas at Blenheim Palace transforms the historic estate into a dazzling winter wonderland. Inside the Palace, this year’s theme, The Palace of…

Adult £112.00

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Day Trips
December 15, 2025

Winchester Cathedral Christmas Market

Visit the Winchester Cathedral Christmas Market – recognised as one of the best in Europe. Renowned for its stunning location, handpicked high…

Adult £25.00

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Day Trips
December 17, 2025

Christmas at Kew

Christmas at Kew transforms the UNESCO World Heritage gardens into a 3km twilight wonderland drenched in over one million twinkling lights, with…

Adult £68.00

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Day Trips
December 18, 2025

Christmas Dinner at Marsham Court

We end the year with a very special Christmas Lunch Club. Join us for a three course lunch to celebrate the festive season in style at the Marsham…

Adult £66.00

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Day Trips
January 14, 2026

Lunch Club – The Halfway Inn

Join us for lunch at The Halfway Inn, a beautiful 16th century thatched pub nestled in the heartlands of the Purbecks, between Wareham and Corfe…

Adult £51.00

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Holidays
July 14, 2025

Suffolk Villages & Coast

Explore this beautiful corner of the country and discover why some of England’s most famous painters were inspired by Suffolk’s picturesque…

Adult £731.00

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Day Trips
January 25, 2026

ABBA Voyage

Visit the ABBA arena at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in London to see this spectacular show. Blending cutting-edge technology, spectacular…

Adult £115.00

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Holidays
July 19, 2025

Austrian Lakes

Stunning scenery awaits around every corner of this picturesque and breathtaking tour.  The region is awash with alpine resorts set against…

Adult £1279.00

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Holidays
August 7, 2025

The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo

Experience one of the world’s most spectacular shows, The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, which is staged at the awe-inspiring Edinburgh Castle….

Adult £799.00

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Holidays
August 10, 2025

Isle of Man

The Isle of Man is a hidden treasure in the Irish Sea that offers a rich history. This popular tour combines heritage sites, coastal resorts and a…

Adult £998.00

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Holidays
August 16, 2025

Llandudno

Stay in Llandudno’s top hotel, enjoy a heritage railway journey and discover the spectacular scenery of the Snowdonia National Park.  Saturday…

Adult £867.00

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Holidays
August 22, 2025

County Durham & Kynren

Head to the beautiful North East of England, travel back in time with a journey through British history, and experience an epic tale of England at…

Adult £808.00

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Holidays
September 8, 2025

Lake District Steam & Cruise

Be inspired by the Lake District’s famous breathtaking scenery, nostalgic steam journeys and relaxing lake cruises. Monday 8th – Friday 12th…

Adult £667.00

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Holidays
September 14, 2025

Western Ireland

The West of Ireland lives up to its image as a traditional, rural area with windswept mountains, big Atlantic skies and the dramatic scenery of the…

Adult £973.00

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Holidays
September 28, 2025

Scottish Islands & the Ayrshire Coast

Visit Arran – ‘Scotland in Miniature’ – which is one of Scotland’s most beautiful islands, the Isle of Bute, and explore the sights…

Adult £942.00

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Holidays
October 6, 2025

The Netherlands

Explore the history of the Dutch Royal Family, marvel at amazing views of Rotterdam, and experience the pancake cruise on this five day tour. Monday…

Adult £991.00

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Holidays
October 20, 2025

Welsh Treasures

Capture the essence of Welsh culture and spectacular scenery, and visit the Royal Mint Visitor Centre which produces coins and medals for over 60…

Adult £653.00

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Holidays
November 10, 2025

Studley Castle – Warner Break

On a Warner holiday, you will understand what it means to be spoilt for choice: excellent accommodation, delicious food, great things to do and…

Adult £660.00

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Holidays
November 26, 2025

Kent Castles at Christmas

This enchanting winter tour combines two stunning castles in Kent with fantastic festive inclusions. Explore Hever Castle, all dressed for Christmas,…

Adult £397.00

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Holidays
November 28, 2025

York Christmas & RHS Glow

Experience the unique after dark experience at RHS Harlow Carr. See the iconic features all spectacularly lit up with festive sparkle and magic, and…

Adult £521.00

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Holidays
December 1, 2025

Christmas Sparkle in Weston-super-Mare

Why not capture the fun and excitement of Christmas early and enjoy superb traditional Christmas food and live entertainment during your stay with a…

Adult £456.00

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Holidays
December 12, 2025

Thursford Christmas Spectacular & Oxburgh

Staying at the Wensum Valley hotel, join us for the evening performance of the fantastic Thursford Christmas Spectacular show, featuring a cast of…

Adult £516.00

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Holidays
December 16, 2025

Thursford Christmas Spectacular

Featuring a cast of choirs, orchestras, pipers, dancers and bands amid Christmas scenery, join us for the matinee performance of this very popular…

Adult £383.00

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Holidays
December 23, 2025

Christmas in Malvern

Back by popular demand! Spend Christmas at the beautiful Abbey Hotel in Great Malvern, with plenty of fun and festive activities for all. Tuesday…

Adult £839.00

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Holidays
August 25, 2026

Magical Moselle Luxury River Cruise

Join us on a memorable, all-inclusive journey aboard the luxurious MS VIVA ONE, built in 2022, sailing on a round trip from Düsseldorf passing…

Adult £2880.00

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Holidays
September 19, 2026

André Rieu in Concert

André Rieu is back in Birmingham with a brand new show! Experience the magic of André Rieu at a festive and memorable evening and come see why…

Adult £310.00

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Pick up Locations

Wimborne – West Borough, BH21 1LT – bus stop opposite The Man in the Wall

Wimborne Police Station – Hanham Road, BH21 1AS – bus stop outside police station

West Moors – Memorial Hall, 231 Station Road, BH22 0HZ

Ferndown – Spinneys Lane, BH22 9BZ – bus stop outside Tesco car park

Verwood – Manor Road, BH31 6EB – bus stop by Harlees

Verwood Forestside – B3081 Ringwood Road, BH31 7AR – bus stop by The Forestside

Ringwood – Meeting House Lane, BH24 1EY – bus stand A

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    Testimonials & Reviews

    The trip to Hampton court was brilliant – first time my friend and I had used yourselves 😊 We were most impressed and Nathan the driver was amazing and very helpful. Looking forward to choosing another day out.

    Day trip traveller

    July 2025

    Thank you for all the lovely trips we have had with you. We hope there will be many more.

    Gina & Peter

    December 2024

    We have had some amazing trips with Heathside this year for which we thank you. Looking forward to the same again in 2025!

    Geoff & Teresa

    December 2024

    Mike was super-professional, and friendly – an excellent ambassador for Heathside. We will hope to book with you again as the comfortable coach and skilled driver contributed greatly to the overall success of the tour.

    Pam – Private Hire Customer

    October 2024

    Our second trip with you has been “wow”- your driver Paul was “excellent” a most capable driver and Terry he made the tour from start to finish fun and full of information.

    Barbara & Norman

    September 2024

    Thank you to everyone at Heathside for a truly wonderful trip to Wakehurst last Thursday. It was so enjoyable. I hope it will be repeated. Thank you very much.

    Eunice – Ringwood

    July 2024

    The guide and driver were both excellent in a way that made you think they had worked together for years. They kept us all entertained, and ably coped with anything thrown at them. The hotel was pleasant. All the trips we did were great fun. We hope to travel with you again soon.

    Heart of Wales Traveller

    July 2024

    Team were excellent. 10/10 service. Russ and Caroline were both very helpful ensuring we were looked after throughout. Hotel and food was lovely and the day trips were very enjoyable. 100% will be doing another trip.

    Dutch Bulbfields Traveller

    April 2024

    My Friend and I have just returned from an amazing trip to the Dutch bulb fields, which was just so enjoyable, made even more so by your lovely driver Russ, and Caroline, who really do make your day with their banter, and their professionalism. I am very much looking forward to another trip next year hopefully. By the way, lovely new coach, so comfy and nice to have some leg room for a change! All in all thankyou for an amazing holiday

    Barbara – Verwood

    April 2024

    Heathside travel provided excellent service to take a large group on a day trip to Bombay Sapphire, which was well organised through the company. Coach was very comfortable and had a pleasant journey. Staff were friendly and informative both on the day and in the booking process. Would definitely consider Heathside Travel for other day trips and services.

    Dan

    November 2023

    Thank you for a splendid day trip to London. The driver was so welcoming and friendly. His driving was excellent. This all contributed to my pleasurable day. Thanks again.

    Dorothy – Ferndown

    August 2023

    Just a note to say how much we enjoyed our trip to Durham – thank you for a good few days. The hotel was ideally placed and comfortable, and we enjoyed the food. Lastly we cannot fault David and Caroline. They both worked hard to make our trip such a pleasure.

    Terry & Marilyn – West Moors

    July 2023

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