Coach Day Trips & Holidays from Suffolk

21st November 2026

Enjoy a fascinating day out at the Natural History Museum in London, one of the UK's most popular and iconic attractions. Discover incredible exhibits showcasing everything from towering dinosaur skeletons and ancient fossils to dazzling gemstones, volcanoes and the wonders of the natural world. Marvel at the museum's stunning Victorian architecture as you explore its interactive galleries, fascinating collections and hands-on displays, making it a fantastic experience for visitors of all ages. Located in the heart of South Kensington, you'll also have the opportunity to enjoy nearby cafés, shops and the surrounding area during your visit.

Please note that this is a travel only trip. Entry to the Natural History Museum is free, but admission to any special exhibitions, along with food, drinks, shopping and any other purchases, are not included and must be paid for on the day.

Prices

• Adults: £40 per person
• OAP (65 yrs +): £35 per person
• Child (up to 16 yrs): £35 per person

Itinerary

Pick ups from local pick up points and heading to the Natural History Museum for around 11:00. The day is then free time to explore and meet the coach at 17:00 for the return.

Pick-up points

• Felixstowe Great Eastern Square: 07:35
• Ipswich Railway Station: 08:00
• Stowmarket Railway Station: 08:30
• Colchester North station: 09:10

All pick-up timings are approximate and will be confirmed closer to the time.

To book: call 01473 563056 or email operations@elitetravel.co.uk. Online booking is currently unavailable.

7th November 2026

Discover the iconic Battersea Power Station, one of London’s most exciting destinations combining history, shopping, dining and riverside views. Once one of the capital’s most recognisable landmarks, this beautifully restored Grade II* listed building is now a vibrant place to explore, with a fantastic mix of shops, cafés, restaurants and leisure experiences. Take a stroll around the impressive architecture, enjoy the riverside setting, browse the unique boutiques or relax with a coffee or meal while soaking up the atmosphere of this historic location. With its stunning interiors, famous four chimneys and fascinating transformation from a former power station into a modern destination, Battersea Power Station offers a memorable day out for visitors of all ages.

Please note that this is a travel only trip. Entry to attractions and experiences, food, drinks, shopping and any other purchases are not included and must be paid for on the day.

Prices

• Adults: £40 per person
• OAP (65 yrs +): £35 per person
• Child (up to 16 yrs): £35 per person

Itinerary

We will pick up from the local pick up points and head to Battersea Power station for 11:00. You will then have free time for the day. The coach will meet you at approximately 17:00 for the journey home.

Pick-up points

• Felixstowe Great Eastern Square: 07:30
• Ipswich Railway Station: 08:00
• Stowmarket Railway Station: 08:25
• Colchester North Station: 09:05

All pick-up timings are approximate and will be confirmed closer to the time.

To book: call 01473 563056 or email operations@elitetravel.co.uk. Online booking is currently unavailable.

20th December 2026

Experience the festive magic of Birmingham’s Christmas Markets, one of the largest and most popular Christmas markets in the UK. Enjoy a wonderful day out exploring the beautifully decorated stalls, where you can browse a fantastic selection of gifts, handmade crafts, seasonal treats and unique finds. Take in the festive atmosphere as you wander through the city centre, with twinkling lights, traditional German-style market stalls and plenty of opportunities to enjoy delicious food and drinks. Whether you’re looking to start your Christmas shopping, enjoy a festive day with friends and family or simply soak up the seasonal atmosphere, Birmingham Christmas Markets are the perfect destination for a festive day trip.

Prices

• Adults: £50 per person
• OAP (65 yrs +): £45 per person
• Child (up to 16 yrs): £45 per person

Itinerary

Pick ups from local pick up points and then head to Birmingham for the Christmas markets with a comfort stop on the way. We are aiming to arrive at around 11am and then the coach will collect you at 17:00. This trip is travel only so you will have time to explore the Christmas markets at your own pace.

Pick-up points

• Felixstowe Great Eastern Square: 07:30
• Ipswich Railway Station: 08:00
• Stowmarket Railway Station: 08:25
• Bury St Edmund’s Tesco (Bus stop opposite the garage): 08:45

All pick-up timings are approximate and will be confirmed closer to the time.

To book: call 01473 563056 or email operations@elitetravel.co.uk. Online booking is currently unavailable.

22nd December 2026

Enjoy a magical Christmas day out combining fantastic shopping in the heart of London with a spectacular journey home through some of the capital’s most famous Christmas light displays. Spend the day exploring Oxford Street, one of the world’s most famous shopping destinations, beautifully transformed for the festive season. Discover hundreds of shops, from leading high street favourites to luxury brands, browse for the perfect Christmas gifts, enjoy seasonal window displays or take a break at one of the many cafés and restaurants nearby. As the day draws to a close, relax on board the coach for a special festive journey home, travelling along a route that takes in some of the most popular London Christmas lights. Sit back and enjoy the sparkle of the city’s famous festive displays, a perfect way to end your Christmas shopping trip.

Prices

• Adults: £40 per person
• OAP (65 yrs +): £35 per person
• Child (up to 16 yrs): £35 per person

Itinerary

Pick ups from local pick up points and then head to Oxford street for an arrival at approximately 11:00, you will then have the day to shop until you drop! Departing London at around 17:00, the driver will take you on a route out of London that visits the most popular Christmas lights.

Pick-up points

• Felixstowe Great Eastern Square: 07:30
• Ipswich Railway Station: 08:00
• Stowmarket Railway Station: 08:25
• Colchester North Railway Station: 09:05

All pick-up timings are approximate and will be confirmed closer to the time.

To book: call 01473 563056 or email operations@elitetravel.co.uk. Online booking is currently unavailable.

12th December 2026

Make the most of the festive season with a magical day trip to Christmas in the Park at Henham Park, Suffolk. Set amid the parkland of this beautiful country estate, it’s a lovely chance to enjoy seasonal sights, a cheerful atmosphere and time together with family and friends.

Wander through the festive setting, soak up the Christmas spirit and enjoy a memorable day out in the Suffolk countryside. Whether you’re planning a family outing, meeting friends or simply looking for a little seasonal magic, Christmas in the Park is a wonderful way to celebrate. Your ticket also includes seats at the 13:00 circus show, a highlight of the day and a treat for all ages.

Prices

• Adults: £45 per person
• OAP (65 yrs +): £40 per person
• Child (up to 16 yrs): £40 per person

Itinerary

After completing our pick-ups, we will head to Henham Park for 10:30. You will then have the day to explore the market stalls before heading to the 13:00 circus show. To finish the day, there is time to finish looking round, make some purchases and even grab a bite to eat before the coach departs at 18:00.

Pick-up points

• Stowmarket Railway Station: 08:20
• Ipswich Railway Station: 08:45
• Capel St Mary, Bypass Nurseries: 09:05
• Felixstowe Great Eastern Square: 09:30

All pick-up timings are approximate and will be confirmed closer to the time.

To book: call 01473 563056 or email operations@elitetravel.co.uk. Online booking is currently unavailable.

16th to 20th November 2026

£410 per person • 5 days • Beaufort Park Hotel, Mold

Your itinerary

• Day 1: Arrive at the hotel for welcome tea and coffee with mince pies, followed by a three course evening dinner.
• Day 2: Travel to Chester Zoo, home to over 30,000 animals from 520 species, with plenty of indoor and outdoor enclosures whatever the weather. Back at the hotel, enjoy your ‘Christmas Eve’ three course dinner with a glass of sherry.
• Day 3: Get the Christmas shopping started at Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet, with shops for everyone from clothing to health and beauty, jewellery and food. In the evening, a three course Christmas dinner, and there may even be a visit from Santa Claus!
• Day 4: A journey to the North Wales coast and Llandudno, exploring the stunning sights from the Great Orme Tramway, with time to visit the Victorian promenade and pier. Back at the hotel, celebrate ‘New Year’s Eve’ with a three course meal and bucks fizz.
• Day 5: Homeward journey.

Your excursions: Chester Zoo, Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet, Great Orme Tramway, Llandudno.

Your hotel: Beaufort Park Hotel, Mold. A 3-star hotel located a short drive from the historic market town of Mold, close to the beautiful countryside of North Wales. This comfortable hotel has been providing a warm welcome to groups for many years.

• No lift, but plenty of ground floor rooms
• Single room supplement: £104.00

To book: call 01473 563056 or email operations@elitetravel.co.uk. Online booking is currently unavailable.

12th to 15th March 2027

£470 per person • 4 days • Sheraton Hotel, London Heathrow

Your itinerary

• Day 1: Travel to the hotel in Middlesex.
• Day 2: A morning visit to Windsor Castle, an official residence of His Majesty the King, with an audio tour of the castle precincts, State Apartments and St George’s Chapel. After time at leisure in Windsor, enjoy a river cruise with a different view of the castle.
• Day 3: Visit the magnificent Royal Botanic Gardens Kew and explore the glasshouses, landscapes and over 250 years of history within London’s only 300 acre UNESCO World Heritage Site. A free afternoon for shopping and sightseeing in pretty Richmond upon Thames.
• Day 4: Homeward journey.

Your excursions: Windsor Castle, Royal Botanic Gardens Kew, River Cruise, Richmond upon Thames.

Your hotel: Sheraton Hotel, London Heathrow. With well appointed, modern bedrooms, this 4-star hotel is conveniently located with good access to many of London’s most celebrated attractions.

• Full English breakfast
• Three course dinner with choice of tea and coffee
• Lift
• Gym
• Single room supplement: £120.00

To book: call 01473 563056 or email operations@elitetravel.co.uk. Online booking is currently unavailable.

25th to 29th April 2027

£545 per person • 5 days • Stratford Manor Hotel, Stratford-upon-Avon

Your itinerary

• Day 1: Travel to Warwickshire.
• Day 2: Follow in the footsteps of the Bard with a visit to Stratford-upon-Avon, including Shakespeare’s Birthplace in the centre of town. Time at leisure to explore before a leisurely cruise down the River Avon.
• Day 3: Explore the pretty Cotswold villages, visiting Stow-on-the-Wold with its medieval buildings, art galleries and eateries, before continuing to the spa town of Cheltenham, renowned for its designer boutiques, pretty gardens and Regency townhouses.
• Day 4: Begin the day at Blenheim Palace, a superb Baroque residence in over 2,000 acres of parkland landscaped by Capability Brown. Then to the ‘dreaming spires’ of Oxford, with a free afternoon to explore this compact cathedral city.
• Day 5: Homeward journey.

Your excursions: Stratford-upon-Avon, Shakespeare’s Birthplace, Cheltenham, Blenheim Palace, Oxford.

Your hotel: Stratford Manor Hotel, Stratford-upon-Avon. An attractive 4-star hotel set in its own well maintained grounds, approximately three miles from the centre of Stratford-upon-Avon, with a large lounge bar and terrace for guests to enjoy in the evenings.

• Porter service
• Full English breakfast
• Three course dinner with choice of tea and coffee
• Lift
• Single room supplement: £175.00

To book: call 01473 563056 or email operations@elitetravel.co.uk. Online booking is currently unavailable.

7th to 11th June 2027

£665 per person • 5 days • Bourne Hall Country House, Shanklin

Your itinerary

• Day 1: Journey to Portsmouth for the short crossing to the Isle of Wight.
• Day 2: Head to Carisbrooke Castle, the quintessential romantic castle with panoramic views from its high walls, then stop at the Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary, home to over 100 donkeys.
• Day 3: Set sail for a cruise around the ports of Cowes and Portsmouth with fantastic views of the island coastline, Osborne House and Norris Castle. Then visit Brighstone and Isle of Wight Pearl with its cliff-top views, and charming Godshill with its thatched cottages and model village (admission not included).
• Day 4: Begin at Osborne House, Queen Victoria’s island retreat with lavishly furnished State Rooms and glorious gardens. Later, experience the golden age of travel on the award winning Isle of Wight Steam Railway.
• Day 5: Back to the mainland for your homeward journey.

Your excursions: Two Ports Cruise, Donkey Sanctuary, Carisbrooke Castle, Osborne House, Isle of Wight Pearl.

Your hotel: Bourne Hall Country House, Shanklin. Built in the late 1860s and located in an elevated position at the foot of Luccombe Downs, this family run 3-star hotel provides elegant accommodation and spectacular views.

• Porter service
• One night’s entertainment
• Full English breakfast
• Three course dinner with choice of tea and coffee
• No lift, but some ground floor rooms
• Outdoor pool (summer months only)
• Single room supplement: Nil

To book: call 01473 563056 or email operations@elitetravel.co.uk. Online booking is currently unavailable.

15th to 19th July 2027

£535 per person • 5 days • Crowne Plaza, John Lennon Airport

Your itinerary

• Day 1: Travel to your hotel on the outskirts of Liverpool.
• Day 2: A tour inside Anfield, one of the world’s best known stadiums: view the pitch, dressing rooms and players’ tunnel. Then admission and a coach tour of Port Sunlight, the village founded by ‘Soap King’ William Hesketh Lever in 1888, noted for its beautiful architecture and parkland.
• Day 3: Royal Albert Dock, where you join The Floating Grace for a midday cruise of Liverpool’s historic docks and marina with Afternoon Tea on board. Time at leisure follows: pop into the Maritime Museum or the Liverpool One shopping area.
• Day 4: Head to the Wirral for a River Explorer Cruise on a celebrated Mersey Ferry, seeing Liverpool’s world famous waterfront. Disembark at Pier Head for the Beatles Story, an immersive journey through the band’s life and music, from Hamburg and The Cavern Club to Abbey Road.
• Day 5: Homeward journey.

Your excursions: Anfield Stadium Tour, Port Sunlight, Floating Grace, Cruise on the Mersey, Beatles Story.

Your hotel: Crowne Plaza, John Lennon Airport. Situated approximately six miles from the city centre, this 4-star hotel has an iconic history and was stylishly refurbished in 2023, retaining its nod to the Art Deco era of the original Speke airport building.

• Porter service
• Full English breakfast
• Three course dinner with choice of tea and coffee
• Lift
• Leisure facilities nearby
• Single room supplement: £145.00

To book: call 01473 563056 or email operations@elitetravel.co.uk. Online booking is currently unavailable.

16th to 20th August 2027

£560 per person • 5 days • Radisson Blu, Durham

Your itinerary

• Day 1: Travel to the hotel in County Durham.
• Day 2: Time at leisure in Durham this morning to see the spectacular cathedral and the beautifully restored Victorian indoor market. This afternoon, visit Locomotion in Shildon, exhibiting the history of rail travel from the 19th century to today.
• Day 3: A full day around the Durham Dales: via Weardale to Stanhope and the Durham Dales Centre, then via Middleton-in-Teesdale and Eggleston to Barnard Castle with its Victorian and Georgian architecture and specialist Antique Quarter, returning via Staindrop and Bishop Auckland.
• Day 4: A full day at Beamish, the Living Museum of the North: unlimited rides on restored trams and replica buses, a working farm, an authentic town street, the colliery village and a traditional coal fired fish and chip shop!
• Day 5: Homeward journey.

Your excursions: Locomotion, Beamish Living Museum, Bishop Auckland, Weardale.

Your hotel: Radisson Blu, Durham. A modern 4-star hotel on the riverfront in the centre of historic Durham, within walking distance of Durham Cathedral, with a stylish restaurant and comfortable bar.

• Porter service
• Full English breakfast
• Three course dinner with choice of tea and coffee
• Lift
• Leisure facilities
• Indoor swimming pool
• Single room supplement: £135.00

To book: call 01473 563056 or email operations@elitetravel.co.uk. Online booking is currently unavailable.

13th to 17th September 2027

£565 per person • 5 days • The Headland Hotel, Torquay

Your itinerary

• Day 1: Travel to Torquay.
• Day 2: A visit to Topsham or Exmouth and a delightful cruise on the River Exe followed by a scenic rail journey. Exact details of the day’s itinerary will be confirmed once tide times are available.
• Day 3: A local guide joins the group for a full day through the beautiful scenery of Dartmoor, including the ancient market town of Tavistock, an opportunity to view Buckfast Abbey (cost not included) and hopefully the famous wild ponies.
• Day 4: A day at leisure. For those wishing to spend time in Torquay, the hotel offers a transfer service for guests.
• Day 5: Homeward journey.

Your excursions: River Exe Cruise, Train Ride, English Riviera, Topsham, Exmouth, Dartmoor, Tavistock.

Your hotel: The Headland Hotel, Torquay. This gracious 3-star hotel was built as a home for the Russian royal family and sits on the headland of Meadfoot Bay, a short drive from the centre of Torquay. The elegant restaurant overlooks the gardens with impressive sea views.

• Porter service
• Full English breakfast
• Tea, coffee and biscuits on arrival
• Three course dinner with choice of tea and coffee
• Lift and ground floor rooms
• Leisure facilities
• Single room supplement: £160.00

To book: call 01473 563056 or email operations@elitetravel.co.uk. Online booking is currently unavailable.

23rd to 27th September 2027

£580 per person • 5 days • Mercure Gloucester Bowden Hall Hotel, Gloucester

Your itinerary

• Day 1: Travel to the hotel near Gloucester.
• Day 2: Begin at Painswick Rococo Garden, designed in the 1740s as a fanciful pleasure garden, with magical follies and spectacular Cotswold views. This afternoon, admission to the National Waterways Museum in Gloucester, followed by time at leisure around the famous Docks.
• Day 3: A scenic drive through the Somerset Levels, Mendip Hills and Cheddar Gorge to the medieval city of Wells, with its magnificent cathedral and unique Bishop’s Palace. Continue to Bristol with included admission to Brunel’s SS Great Britain, once the longest passenger ship in the world.
• Day 4: Start at Westonbirt Arboretum, home to one of the world’s most spectacular tree collections with an accessible treetop walkway. Then a free afternoon in the beautiful Georgian city of Bath: the Royal Crescent, the Jane Austen Centre and the Roman Baths.
• Day 5: Homeward journey.

Your excursions: Rococo Garden, Bath, Bristol, Wells, Westonbirt Arboretum, Gloucester Canal.

Your hotel: Mercure Gloucester Bowden Hall Hotel, Gloucester. Located in a lovely rural setting approximately three miles east of Gloucester, this 4-star hotel has a Regency style exterior, attractive lawned garden and inviting public areas.

• Porter service
• Full English breakfast
• Three course dinner with choice of tea and coffee
• No lift
• Single room supplement: £145.00

To book: call 01473 563056 or email operations@elitetravel.co.uk. Online booking is currently unavailable.

15th to 19th November 2027

£500 per person • 5 days • Best Western York House Hotel, Eastbourne

Your itinerary

• Day 1: Travel to the hotel in Eastbourne.
• Day 2: Head west along the coast to Brighton for a tour of the Royal Pavilion, the Grade I listed former royal residence built as a seaside retreat for the Prince Regent, later King George IV.
• Day 3: Explore Eastbourne at your leisure: one of the finest Victorian piers, with shops and a waterfront café, or head into town for independent boutiques and two indoor shopping centres.
• Day 4: East along the coast to Hastings for free time in the Old Town, with the Fishermen’s Museum well worth a visit. This afternoon, The Great British Tea Ceremony at the British tea museum: a cream tea and tea tasting experience not to be missed.
• Day 5: Homeward journey.

Your excursions: Royal Pavilion, Brighton, Eastbourne, Hastings, The British Tea Museum.

Your hotel: Best Western York House Hotel, Eastbourne. This elegant 3-star Victorian hotel boasts a stunning seafront position, steps away from the beach, close to the pier and a short walk from the town centre, with comfortable contemporary lounges.

• Porter service
• Full English breakfast
• Tea, coffee and biscuits on arrival
• Turkey and Tinsel dinner package
• Lift
• Indoor swimming pool
• Leisure facilities
• Single room supplement: £80.00

To book: call 01473 563056 or email operations@elitetravel.co.uk. Online booking is currently unavailable.