About the trip
Duration:
X days and X nights
Date:
Mon 9 August 2027 - Sat 14 August 2027
Destination:
Shanklin, Isle of Wight
Join Fleckers Coaches for a wonderful 6-day summer getaway to the sun-soaked Isle of Wight! Let us take care of the driving and ferry logistics while you sit back in total comfort and enjoy the very best of British island charm, rich royal history, and scenic coastal views.
Snapshot Itinerary:
- Day 1: Travel to the Isle of Wight, enjoying an afternoon visit to the historic Carisbrooke Castle before settling into the hotel.
- Day 2: Visit the charming Donkey Sanctuary in the morning, followed by an afternoon tour of Queen Victoria’s magnificent Osborne House.
- Day 3: Enjoy a full free day at leisure to relax at the hotel or explore the local island surroundings at your own pace.
- Day 4: Discover the peaceful Quarr Abbey and the seaside town of Ryde, followed by a nostalgic afternoon ride on the Isle of Wight Steam Railway.
- Day 5: Take to the water for a scenic morning boat cruise, then spend the afternoon exploring the beautiful Farringford House and Gardens.
- Day 6: Spend the morning discovering exotic wildlife at Amazon World Zoo Park before catching the afternoon ferry to Portsmouth for the journey home.
What’s Included:
- Return executive coach travel & ferry crossings.
- 5 Nights accommodation at The Brunswick Hotel (Half-Board: Daily Breakfast & Evening Meal).
- Full excursion package & admission fees included (Osborne House, Carisbrooke Castle, Isle of Wight Steam Railway, Coastal Boat Cruise, Quarr Abbey, Farringford House & Gardens, Donkey Sanctuary, and Amazon World Zoo Park).
Itinerary subject to change and T&Cs.
Holidays
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Pickups and Times
Pickup | Time |
|---|---|
Rothwell (N)
The Maltings bus stop | 08:20 |
Desborough
High St bus stop outside chippy | 08:30 |
Market Harborough
Market Hall Bus Terminal | 08:45 |
Kibworth
High St bus stop outside library | 09:00 |
Fleckney
Saddington Road bus stop | 09:15 |
Wigston
Paddock Street bus stop | 09:30 |
Pickup | Time |
|---|---|
Rothwell (N)
The Maltings bus stop | 07:50 |
Desborough
High St bus stop outside chippy | 08:00 |
Market Harborough
Market Hall Bus Terminal | 08:15 |
Kibworth
High St bus stop outside library | 08:30 |
Fleckney
Saddington Road bus stop | 08:45 |
Wigston
Paddock Street bus stop | 09:00 |
Pickup | Time |
|---|---|
Wigston
Paddock Street bus stop | 08:00 |
Fleckney
Saddington Road bus stop | 08:15 |
Kibworth
High St bus stop outside library | 08:30 |
Market Harborough
Market Hall Bus Terminal | 08:45 |
Desborough
High St bus stop outside chippy | 09:00 |
Rothwell (S)
High St bus stop by the memorial | 09:10 |
Pickup | Time |
|---|---|
Wigston
Paddock Street bus stop | 08:30 |
Fleckney
Saddington Road bus stop | 08:45 |
Kibworth
High St bus stop outside library | 09:00 |
Market Harborough
Market Hall Bus Terminal | 09:15 |
Desborough
High St bus stop outside chippy | 09:30 |
Rothwell (S)
High St bus stop by the memorial | 09:40 |
Pickup | Time |
|---|---|
TBC | TBC |
Pickup | Time |
|---|---|
Wellingborough
Castle Way | 08:00 |
Finedon
Gladstones Working Mens Club | 08:10 |
Burton Latimer
Maybury Motor Company Stops | 08:20 |
Kettering
Corn Market Hall | 08:35 |
Geddington
bus stops before Grange Road
Junction | 08:50 |
Corby
The Saxon Crown (Wetherspoons) | 09:00 |
Pickup | Time |
|---|---|
Wellingborough
Castle Way | 08:30 |
Finedon
Gladstones Working Mens Club | 08:40 |
Burton Latimer
Maybury Motor Company Stops | 08:50 |
Kettering
Corn Market Hall | 09:05 |
Geddington
bus stops before Grange Road
Junction | 09:20 |
Corby
The Saxon Crown (Wetherspoons) | 09:30 |
Pickup | Time |
|---|---|
Corby
The Saxon Crown (Wetherspoons) | 08:00 |
Geddington
bus stops before Grange Road
Junction | 08:10 |
Kettering
Corn Market Hall | 08:25 |
Burton Latimer
Maybury Motor Company Stops | 08:40 |
Finedon
Gladstones Working Mens Club | 08:50 |
Wellingborough
Castle Way | 09:00 |
Pickup | Time |
|---|---|
Corby
The Saxon Crown (Wetherspoons) | 08:30 |
Geddington
bus stops before Grange Road
Junction | 08:40 |
Kettering
Corn Market Hall | 08:55 |
Burton Latimer
Maybury Motor Company Stops | 09:10 |
Finedon
Gladstones Working Mens Club | 09:20 |
Wellingborough
Castle Way | 09:30 |
Pickups
Pickup times will be confirmed prior to trip.
Leicestershire |
|---|
Rothwell
The Maltings bus stop |
Desborough
High St bus stop outside chippy |
Market Harborough
Market Hall Bus Terminal |
Kibworth
High St bus stop outside library |
Fleckney
Saddington Road bus stop |
Wigston
Paddock Street bus stop |
Leicester City Centre
St. Margaret’s Bus Station |
Northamptonshire |
|---|
Corby
The Saxon Crown (Wetherspoons) |
Geddington
bus stops before Grange Road
Junction |
Kettering
Corn Market Hall |
Burton Latimer
Maybury Motor Company Stops |
Finedon
Gladstones Working Mens Club |
Wellingborough
Castle Way |
Accommodation
3 Star
The Brunswick, Shanklin
Dinner, bed and breakfast
Nestled in a peaceful location with breathtaking sea views over Shanklin and Sandown Bay, The Brunswick Hotel offers exceptional hospitality and classic island comfort.
Hotel and Rooms:
- Comfortable Accommodations: En-suite rooms thoughtfully equipped for a relaxing stay.
- Delicious Dining: Full cooked breakfasts every morning and delicious multi-course evening meals included each day.
- Relaxing Amenities: Features bright, comfortable lounge areas and lovely garden grounds perfect for unwinding after a day of sightseeing.
- Prime Location: Situated just a short, pleasant stroll from Shanklin’s coastal path, beautiful beaches, and historic thatched-cottage village.
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