Newcastle is a beautiful city located near the border between England and Scotland. The northern city is renowned for being one of the best nights out in the UK. The city offers so much more to be seen and experienced. We’ve made a list of some of the best things to do in Newcastle.
The Iconic concert venue overlooks the great river Tyne and showcases some of the best audible art around. Their programme boasts great performances from so many genres including Classic, Blues, Jazz and Folk just to name a few. The theatre is a work of art itself and should be experienced even for those not interested in the music.
Newcastle’s Theatre Royal has some of the top theatre productions outside of London. Located in the heart of Grainger Town, the theatre is an architectural beauty which has shown some of the top shows there are such as Les Miserables and Sister Act. Don’t miss out on the unbelievable performances on show.
The cute little cinema in the heart of Newcastle’s City Center is still located in the same place as when they opened over 80 years ago. The cinema still shows some of the top films out as well as more niche classics. Tyneside Cinema is also part of a larger family which includes Tyneside Bar Cafe, Tyneside Coffee Rooms and Vicolo.
For those times when you are away from your pets, Newcastle offers two cafes designed to help you feel reconnected with your far away loved ones. The Mog on the Tyne is a cat cafe where you can have a cup of tea followed by a cuddle. This rare cafe is also situated next door to the Dog and Scone, a dog cafe for those who prefer the canine family.
All these places are just a small amount of what the great city of Newcastle has to offer. Your Coach Hire offers coaches and minibuses to and from Newcastle and any other UK destination. Get a quick quote online today.
When planning a holiday away it’s important to take into account the age group of the participants. When it comes to planning a trip for the elderly finding the right place is very important. That’s why we’ve come up with this great list of places to take seniors within the UK.
Open North is an opera company based in Leeds. The senior community will be able to reminisce in the good old days enjoying some of the worlds best opera shows. The brilliant theatre offers not only opera. Their amazing orchestra performances showcase some of the best in performing arts.
The beautiful city of bath hosts a wealth of things to see and do for the elderly community. Learn all about Jane Austen (author of Pride and Prejudice) and how the city influenced her incredible writing. Bath also holds the amazing Royal Crescent, a huge arc of Georgian townhouses which has an incredible garden perfect for a picnic. Bath has many more things to show however the final thing on the list for today is the famous roman baths. These are some of the most impressive Roman Baths in the whole world and a must see for the elderly generation.
As one of the most popular places in the UK, it’s no surprise that the Lake District makes it onto this list. The lake district can be experienced in many different ways however allcleartravel.com recommends experiencing it in a minivan with a local tour guide. The lakes include the home of the famous literary William Wordsworth. The Dove Cottage still holds many of his personal belongings.
For many people the first thing they think of when they think of Cambridge University. The University itself is home to some incredible architecture and beautiful gardens all of which can be seen by their guided tour. The city itself is home to many wonderful restaurants and a score of shopping opportunities.
This list is a great start to planning your next holiday or time away with elderly. Your Coach Hire offers coaches and minibuses to all these destinations and more. Get a quick quote online today.
Planning a family holiday can be a long and difficult process. A lot of the planning is not always about what to do or where to do. A lot of the planning comes down to budget. Using a minibus for your next family holiday can be a very cost effective decision. Here are just a few of the reasons why:
By hiring a minibus you save a lot of money over the use of multiple vehicles. Instead of travelling to your holiday destination separately, hiring a minibus reduces the amount of fuel used significantly.
Minibuses come in many different sizes, many of which allow for extra packing space. With the whole family in the minibus you will often have more space for added packing.
Booking a minibus gives you added space in so many ways. As they can be booked in many different sizes There is often room for expansion from travelling with multiple cars. This means you can have more of the family on your trip.
Some people may not drive to their destination but choose to travel via buses or taxis. A minibus is a great alternative that also offers you the freedom you should always have while on holiday for a lower cost per passenger.
Your Coach Hire offers minibuses at very competitive prices. Book online today for a quick quote.
Long coach journeys are often uncomfortable and boring. We’ve come up with some small travellers hacks to help make your journey better.
Our first tip isn’t for the journey itself however for the long getting off part. When the coach has been unloaded it is often hard to distinguish and find which suitcase is yours. The simple little tip we have is to cover your suitcase using an old t-shirt. A T Shirt will usually fit quite tight around the suitcase which then not only makes it easier to see which one is yours but adds extra security.
Next we move onto the tips for the actual journey. First up is a pillow. An easy way to create a pillow without extra packing is by stuffing a t-shirt or jumper. Putting multiple t-shirts or a thick jumper to the inside of another t-shirt makes a functioning and comfortable pillow for your journey. These clothes can then be returned to your suitcase which means no extra baggage.
Another thing you can do for comfort is to mount your phone. Provided the passenger in front of you allows it, cover the chair in front of your with a t-shirt. Then by using a phone case you can hang the phone in front of you. Place the case of the phone on one side of the tshirt and slot the phone into it on the other. This will hold the phone in place and give you a DIY movie screen directly into the chair in front of you.
Planning for your journey is essential. From the right snacks to entertainment, every part of your trip can be improved. When choosing which snacks to bring simple and light is always a good recommendation. Things such as sandwiches and nuts are great as they will fill you up yet not leave you groggy and bloated. As for entertainment simple things are usually best. Bringing a book or puzzle book is a great way to keep your mind busy as you travel. If this doesn’t appeal to you then downloading a couple films is a great way to stay entertained.
With these comfort tips you should be able to enjoy your trip significantly more. Planning a long journey doesn’t need to be hard. Book a coach or minibus with Your Coach Hire for quick and easy bookings and get to your destination hassle free.
With summer drawing to an inevitable close many people look to the spookier side of the year. Halloween is many people’s favourite event of the year. The scary nature of the event isn’t for everyone however if scares and thrills are what you are looking for it doesn’t get much better than Thorpe Park’s Fright Nights.
The event runs from the 28th of September through to the 3rd of November giving plenty of time to visit the many attractions. This year features 9 great scare attractions. We’ve listed our favourites below.
“Depart Platform 15 with a one-way ticket and trek along the overgrown haunted train track. This sinister walkthrough experience leads you down the last known route of the vanished locomotive: the notorious Sleeper Express.
Don’t lose your tracks and risk disturbing the haunted souls that were once aboard this abandoned ghost train. Disrupt the passengers of the Halloween train and you may just experience the same chilling fate.
Can you outrun what lies at the end of the line? Plan your escape from the ghostly children that haunt the dark Creek Woods. Or your journey might just terminate here, on Platform 15…”
“Enter the Screamplexx Cinema, a special effect cinema presented by horror movie short film fanatics: Bloody Cuts! This team of writers, directors and producers are the Stephen Kings of short films; the Alfred Hitchcocks of online horror anthologies. “
“Trapped in this Halloween maze, there’s nowhere to run… and Lucille is coming!
Nightmares become reality as you find yourself with other survivors at the terrifying mercy of the notorious Saviours. On the brink of imminent death, relive the horror of key iconic moments from AMC’s The Walking Dead.
Experience terrifying scenes from the world’s biggest horror franchise, including the world’s first experience of Season 7. This Halloween maze will take you deep within the world of the show, recreating scenes, sets and scares.”
These are just a few of the many frightful events happening this coming month. Your Coach Hire offers coaches and minibuses to and from Thorpe Park and any other location in the UK so you can bring all your friends to the spookiest event of the year.
Summer is here! The UK is filled with so many beautiful gardens. We have compiled a list of just some of our favourite gardens from around the UK.
Located in West Wiltshire, Stourhead homes a brilliantly mystical garden. Its grounds are home to small little grottos, many rare and exotic trees as well as the mirror lake. These breathtaking views are described to be a living work of art, and for good reason. The site is owned and managed by the National Trust. Enjoy lakeside walks exploring the hidden temples on the site. Stourhead is great to visit any time of year as the changing seasons bring many different beautiful sights to see.
This UNESCO listed site is home to what is possibly the best preserved monastic ruins in the country. Walk through the halls of over 900 years of history or venture out into the incredible Studley Royal gardens. The ancient woodland houses the 18th century water gardens with delightful fountains and statues and the exquisite deer park.
Just off the coast of cornwall is the wonderful subtropical Tresco Abbey Garden. The winter does not much effect this great little paradise. The gardens are filled with tropical plants and flowers which would be unable to grow in the mainland just 30 miles away. There are daily tripper boats to Tresco from the neighbouring islands of St Mary’s, Bryher and St Martin’s, and regular trips from St Agnes so you can visit any day between 10am and 4pm.
Your Coach Hire offers coaches to all these great destinations. Get a quick and easy quote online today.
William Shakespeare is known for his literary work around the globe. To see and know the man as well as his work there are so many places around the UK to see.
The Globe Theatre, otherwise known as Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, is not only a world famous playhouse but is the very theatre which William Shakespeare himself performed some of his many great works. Visiting the Globe Theatre is not only a history tour though as it is still very much in use. Book yourself a ticket to see one of the greatest Shakespeare theatre productions in the world.
The small town of Stratford upon avon is where the home and tomb of William Shakespeare. In and around this beautiful town you will find many aspects of Shakespeare’s life. The Royal Shakespeare Company gives a great little guide on all the places to visit. These include:
The house Shakespeare was born in is open all year. It is a wonderful little half-timbered house in Henley Street.
The home of William Shakespeare’s granddaughter after she marries Thomas Nash. The house is located next door to Shakespeare’s house where he lived at the end of his life. As with his birthplace this is also open all year round
Home of Dr John Hall who marries Shakespeare’s eldest daughter.
The maiden home of Anne Hathaway before her marriage to William Shakespeare located just outside of Stratford upon Avon and is open all year round.
Visit the very school halls and corridors that the young playwright walked during his younger years where he was inspired for his incredible career we all know and love.
The final place on the list is also the final resting place of William Shakespeare. The beautiful church is the location to which the famous writer was baptised. As long as there are no activities or booking, the church and grounds are open all year round.
This short trip around the southern parts of the country will immerse you in the full life and times of the incredible William Shakespear. Your coach hire offers coaches and minibuses to all of these areas. Get a quick quote online today.
The UK is full of history, a huge part of it being held in the magnificent castles dotted around the country. We’ve comprised a list of just some of the great castles to plan a brilliant adventure through.
For an incredible medieval experience you just cannot beat warwick castle. The 950 year old castle hosts a variety of events throughout the year including the War of the Roses live! This action packed summer event includes a dragon slayer training class designed to help you slay the mightiest of beasts as well as tours through the deepest darkest dungeons that the castle has to offer. This event happens every weekend during August so don’t miss out. For any other time they offer a one day castle and dungeon saver ticket which gives you full access and dungeon tours. On top of all of this between june 30th and september 9th they offer a medieval glamping experience. The experience offers B&B in a tent sleeping five, two days’ castle entrance and evening entertainment.
The castle in Dover features history from many different time periods. The full castle grounds includes a roman lighthouse, WW2 tunnels surveying the channel, norman keep and some incredible thirteenth century siege tunnels. Visit for longer than a single day to see everything on the grounds. Luckily they offer an amazing opportunity to stay in the sergeant major’s house located within the castle walls.
Located on a small little holy island just off the coast from northumbria, Lindisfarne is only accessible via a small mainland causeway. When the tide comes in there is no way on or off the island. The castle itself was converted just over a century ago and is now open to the public. The latest exhibition on offer at the castle is about the untold stories of the residents from the last 500 years. There is a free children’s trail running every day as well as themed activities including crafts, wildlife trails and castle attacks!
These are just a few of the many many castles around the country that are waiting to be explored. Your coach hire offers coaches to and from any of these destinations from anywhere in the country. Get a quick quote online today.
Long Coach journeys can lead to excessive boredom. Our list of Travel films is designed to drop you into another world helping you forget about the long journey. These films are great for people of all ages.
This classic movie showcases everything a good movie needs. From true love and romance to epic sword fights and cheesy lines everyone will remember.
This great disney film shows the long journey of a father trying to find his son after being captured by divers. The witty jokes and feel good nature of the film will bring anyone up from the stress of a long journey
The all round family pleaser of Mary Poppins is one of Disney’s best classic films. Follow the adventures of the babysitter that everyone wanted. This classic can now also be followed up by the new disney sequel starring Emily Blunt as Mary Poppins
This Robin Williams classic will leave you in stitches. Watch as their coach trip goes horribly wrong. This film will have you laughing all the way to your destination.
There isn’t a better road trip than the Muppets! Filled with family fun and music the colourful muppets will cheer anyone up.
For those who love the classic comedy of Mr Bean you will love this classic. Mr Bean’s Holidays follows Rowan Atkinson’s classic character as he stumbles through his trip. This movie will have you gasping for air whilst trying to stop laughing.
All these feel good films are designed to make you laugh for the long journey ahead. To plan your next coach trip get a quote online today at Your Coach Hire.
Planning can often be very stressful and, more to the point, expensive. This doesn’t need to happen though. We have a great list of wedding hacks to save you time and money when planning your special day.
Our first tip is to ask for wedding help instead of gifts. If you have some talent amongst your friends and family you can save a lot of money instead of hiring people. If you have musicians in your family saving on a band or DJ by using family or friends can save a lot of money.
Another great skill you can utilise is photography. If someone you know has a good eye you can save save save by using them.
Other ways friends and family can help is by buying the flowers you need for the wedding. Asking for flowers instead of gifts will save money on one of the usual large expenses in the wedding and does not cost everyone individually very much.
Building on this you can also recruit friends and family to make decorations for you. Things such as table decorations and confetti are both great ideas for involving others in the wedding planning process.
The next money saving tip is to do as much as you can yourself. Things such as invitations,decorations, table plans, wedding favours… and if you have any specialist skills you can do almost any part of your wedding.
Our last tip for today is a new fashion in budget weddings is to stock the bar yourself. Stock your bar up in bulk and only charge your guests a cost price for the drink. You will receive the money back you spent and your guests won’t need to pay the average bar prices for a drink.
All of these should make for an affordable wedding. Your coach hire offers coaches and minibuses to and from any wedding venue in the country. Get a quote online today.
