Welcome to the
new monthly Members' Newsletter from www.the-pass.co.uk
– designed to keep you up to date with all the latest group travel
news, events and offers. This month we bring you new attractions and
shows for 2010, plus we have some fantastic new offers on our website
from:
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Regional delight
Dundee Flower & Food
Festival 2010
takes place from Friday 3 to Sunday 5 September and is the region's top
lifestyle event, offering the best in food, horticulture and live
entertainment. The packed weekend programme includes free cookery and
gardening demonstrations, a craft fair, the chance to buy an amazing
range of plants and quality food products and much more. The 2010
Festival plays host to the National Vegetable Society's Championships,
and helps the Society celebrate its 50th anniversary. You’ll also find
a few celebrity guests dropping in. For further information visit www.dundeeflowerandfoodfestival.com
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Great
for groups
Located next to
NewcastleGateshead, at the heart of North East England, South Tyneside
offers the perfect blend of spectacular scenery and inspirational
historical sights. Following a successful 2009 season, this popular
destination is looking forward to welcoming visitors back to its many
attractions, which include the free South Shields Museum & Art
Gallery; Bede’s World, where you can find out about the world famous
Venerable Bede; and Arbeia Roman Fort, part of the Hadrian’s Wall World
Heritage Site. Also not to be missed is the coastal town of South
Shields, where you can experience the ultimate traditional seaside
experience. The resort offers great amenities and beautiful
surroundings, including seafront parks, sandy beaches, and dramatic
cliffs that stretch for miles towards the majestic Souter Lighthouse.
Along with free coach parking, a year round events programme and good
quality accommodation South Tyneside is an ideal group destination.
Call 0191 424 7971
or visit www.visitsouthtyneside.co.uk
for more details.
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Glorious
Derbyshire
The Burrows Gardens
is set in the heart of the glorious Derbyshire countryside, where
you’ll find surprises around every corner, even for the most discerning
of garden visitors. Groups will find a collection of loved and cared
for gardens, ideal for a gentle stroll, a summer picnic or a journey of
discovery into the intricacies of Mother Nature. The garden is open to
the public every Tuesday, Friday and Sunday where tea, coffee and
homemade cakes are available. Group bookings are welcome on any day of
the week and for groups of over 20, a guided tour by Mr Dalton is also
included in the entrance fee. Lunches and suppers are also available
for groups subject to prior booking. Visit www.burrowsgardens.com
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Stunning scenery
Leonardslee,
the world famous grade I listed gardens near Horsham will be open to
the public once again in 2010. From the 1 April to 31 October, groups
can enjoy 200 acres of stunning woodland landscape, and one of the most
beautiful displays of spring blossoms in the country. Set in a tranquil
valley with seven beautiful lakes, the landscape also provides
unrivalled opportunities to discover breathtaking views through the
shrubs and champion trees. Groups of 20 or more receive a discount on
admission to the gardens. Contact Tom Loder on 01403 891212 or
visit www.leonardsleegardens.com
to find out more.
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See
you again next month.
Stacey
Wright
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Enjoy a great day
out
Don’t
forget the December issue of The Pass is out now and packed full of ideas and
inspiration for your next group trip. You’ll find features on Historic
Buildings, Wildlife & Zoos
and The North West, plus some fantastic competitions. Click on
the cover above to view the digital version.
New for 2010
Hair-raising
production
The
critically acclaimed production HAIR
comes to the West End on 14 April. A celebration of life, a love letter
to freedom, and a passionate cry for hope and change, the musical
features some of the greatest songs ever written for the stage. HAIR is
now booking until January 2011 at the Gielgud Theatre, London. Groups
of 10 or more can receive £10 off top price tickets from Monday to
Thursday performances, subject to availability. To book call 0844 482 5130 or
visit www.hairthemusical.co.uk
Discover Legoland
Discover
a world of colour, creativity and fun with the arrival of the UK’s
first LEGOLAND
Discovery Centre, set to open in Manchester in March.
Call 0871 222 2662
to book or visit www.legolanddiscoverycentre.com
for more details.
Events in 2010
Great Days Out
12 February
The
only show of its kind in the North, groups will find a whole host of
exciting ideas and opportunities to plan their next group trip. There’s
free entry, free parking, over 200 attractions and destinations, plus
great features including LEGO Model Builders Workshop, Central Café,
Great Days Out Farmers Market, Competition Trail, discounts,
entertainment and live demonstrations. Register for tickets on the
details below.
0161 235 5224
www.greatdaysout.com/register
Tourism &
Leisure Show
25 February
The
only show in the East of England targeting the group travel market.
You’ll find exhibitors including historic houses, castles, gardens,
destinations, and coach and tour operators. The show has moved from the
Brentwood Centre to the Five Lakes Resort, in the heart of the Essex
Countryside.
01206 562878
www.tourismandleisureshow.co.uk
Bath Literature
Festival
27 February - 7 March
Celebrating
its 15th anniversary, groups can enjoy a visit to this 10-day event,
which encompasses all forms of writing, and features a number of
novelists, poets, scriptwriters and biographers.
01225 462231
www.bathlitfest.org.uk
The British
Leisure Show
19 - 21 March
Groups
will find a fantastic selection of entertainment, lifestyle products,
leisure pursuits and holiday destinations, plus zones dedicated to
Boats & Watersports, Holiday Homes, Caravan & Camping,
Explore
Britain, and Outdoor & Country. 01753 743915
www.britishleisureshow.com
Weald of Kent
Craft Shows 2010
1 – 3 May
10 –12 September
Bespoke
craft and fashion for the home and garden set in Penshurst Place
parkland. Joint entry prices to Penshurst Place & Gardens and
the
Weald of Kent Craft Show is available for groups.
01425 277988
www.ichf.co.uk
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