GOLD - Bournemouth, Beaulieu & Dorset Steam

HIGHLIGHTS: Grand UK Gold Tour, Swanage & Swanage Railway, Poole, New Forest, Beaulieu Palace House & Estate
GOLD TOUR: Enjoy extra benefits on Gold Holidays, see below for details.

This lovely south coast tour is based in the popular seaside resort of Bournemouth, ideally situated to discover the scenic wonders of Dorset and the impressive Beaulieu Palace House and Estate. With so much to explore, from its two piers, popular town centre and many attractive gardens to miles of beaches and lovely promenade, Bournemouth really is the complete resort and with a great selection of sightseeing excursions on its doorstep, is the jewel in the crown of the sunny south coast.

**Please note it is a condition of travel with Grand UK, for all passengers to hold valid travel insurance for the duration of their tour.**Everything Included:

- Free local joining points
- Collect Coach Miles
- All coach travel
- Reserved seats on tour coaches
- Tour Manager escorted
- Hotel accommodation and board as stated
- No single room supplement
- Excursions / itinerary as stated
- Admission fees and entertainment if stated
- Complete luggage handling
- Price-Back Insurance Offer


Excursions
FULL DAY: This morning to the popular resort of Poole before we pass through the Dorset countryside, reaching the little resort of Swanage on the tip of the Isle of Purbeck. After free time to explore we board the Swanage Railway and cross six miles of beautiful countryside, passing the magnificent ruins of Corfe Castle.

FULL DAY: Our full day tour today heads off deep into the New Forest - famous for its wild ponies - to arrive at Beaulieu Palace House and Estate. Experience over 800 years of heritage and explore the stately home, the world famous National Motor Museum and the 13th century Abbey all surrounded by picturesque gardens.

FREE DAY TO EXPLORE: Spend a day exploring Bournemouth at your leisure - with its two thousand acres of colourful parks and gardens, seven glorious miles of sandy beaches and two piers you'll be more than spoilt for choice!

Grand UK Gold
Grand UK Gold is an exciting concept in luxury coach holidays and already a proven success amongst our travellers. Our state-of-the-art coaches, in their stunning black and gold livery, have ushered in a new era in luxury coach travel, re-writing the rules and raising the standard of quality coach travel.
But it is not just arriving in style that has defined Grand UK Gold - you will find other exclusive benefits too, including being escorted by our best Tour Managers, specially selected hotels of a three and four star standard, thoughtful little extras, and a commemorative photograph to mark the occasion.
State-of-the-art coaches include:
★Extra leg room and comfort
★Luxury leather upholstered reclining seats
★Free Wi-Fi and USB ports
★Level and easy access to the WC/washroom
★Climate control
★Panoramic windows for maximum view
★On-board Sat Nav to track your journey
★Driver-eye camera to view the road ahead
★On-board library selection
Gold accommodation includes:

★ Hotels of a three or four star standard
★ Great food and service
★ Special hotelwelcome reception
★ Gold welcome bag
★ Top Tour Managers and Tour Drivers
★ Commemorative photograph

Your Pick Up Points
Joining Your Grand UK Coach Holiday
For 2024 we have introduced improvements to our network of local pick up points across the eastern, central and southern England, aimed at shortening your journey times and getting you away on holiday more easily and conveniently, meaning an altogether more relaxing start. We now have two pick up regions so your travel days will be more convenient, providing more efficient journeys, meeting your tour manager and fellow travellers earlier and in most cases arriving in resort earlier, please refer to our Pick-ups section below for more details.
The Tour Ref below indicates whether the tour departs from Area A or Area B by having either an A or B at the end. For example, GUK5A would be a tour departing from Area A.

Pick-Up Information
For 2024 we have introduced improvements to our network of local pick up points across the eastern, central and southern England, aimed at shortening your journey times and getting you away on holiday more easily and conveniently, meaning an altogether more relaxing start. We now have two pick up regions so your travel days will be more convenient, providing more efficient journeys, meeting your tour manager and fellow travellers earlier and in most cases arriving in resort earlier.
The Tour Ref on the holiday tab indicates whether the tour departs from Area A or Area B by having either an A or B at the end. For example, GUK5A would be a tour departing from Area A.






Traveling from Departure Area A: Be picked up from your free local departure point, and join your tour coach at our interchange area at Northampton Services on the M11, at junction 15A.





Traveling from Departure Area B: Be picked up from your free local departure point, and join your tour coach at our interchange area at Beaconsfield Services, M40, junction 2.Riviera Hotel
The Riviera Hotel is situated in the beautifully wooded area of Alum Chine, with panoramic sea views across Poole Bay, and just a short walk from the award-winning seven mile stretch of sandy beach, the hotel is a fantastic base to start your Dorset exploring.
Bedrooms come with wide screen digital TV's with freeview channels, Free Wi-fi, hair dryer, desk lamp, writing desk, tea and coffee making facilities, complimentary tea/coffee tray, En-suite bathroom with shower over bath and complimentary toiletries, Iron and ironing board on request, Fans on request, Room Service available 24 hours.
Hotel Facilities

- Lounge bar with dance floor, sea view restaurant
- En-suite bedrooms
- Free Wi-Fi
- Indoor pool, spa bath, and games room
- Leisure Garden
- Three nights entertainment
- Lift

Hotels
• Riviera Hotel, Bournemouth (Bournemouth) - View Information