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Cragside, Northumberland

Wednesday 30th April

Enjoy a visit to Cragside which some describe as Britain’s original smart home – a pioneering Victorian mansion filled with the latest gadgets and inventions. Illuminated with hydro-electricity and powered by hydraulics, this impressive Arts and Crafts House was designed for modern living and efficiency. Plenty of time to explore and take time for a coffee or some lunch. Cragside is a National Trust Property and you can view more information on their website.

Pick up Moffat 07:30, Lockerbie 08:00, Lochmaben 08:10, Dumfries 08:30, Annan 09:00

The Rock Garden surrounding the House at Cragside, Northumberland

©National Trust Images/Annapurna Mellor

Adult £55 (entry included)

Bury Market

Wednesday 21st May

Bury Market, voted Best Market in Britain, welcomes thousands of shoppers every week. The unique market oozes charisma and atmosphere. The traditional market, housed in a modern setting, is home to over 300 stalls – with plenty of bargains ready to be found!

Pick up Moffat 07:45, Lockerbie 08:15, Lochmaben 08:25, Dumfries 08:45, Annan 09:15

Image from Bury Market

Adult £32

New Lanark World Heritage Site

Wednesday 28th May

New Lanark is a former 18th century cotton spinning mill village located on the banks of the Falls of Clyde. In the village you can visit the award-winning Visitor Centre offering a range of visitor attractions including the Annie McLeod Experience where you can see the mill through the story of the ghost of a mill worker. There will be plenty time to visit the cafe and shop.

Pick ups Annan 08:00, Dumfries 08:30, Lochmaben 08:50, Lockerbie 09:00, Moffat 09:30

Image from New Lanark Visitor Centre

Adult £37, Concession £34, Child £32 (entry included)

Liverpool

Wednesday 4th June

Whether you want to hit the shops, eat delicious food in one of many restaurants, discover more about the Beatles Story or the Maritime History of the Merseyside, you’ll always have a great visit to Liverpool.

Pick up Moffat 07:00, Lockerbie 07:30, Lochmaben 07:40, Dumfries 08:00, Annan 08:30

Image credit Royal Albert Dock – Marketing Liverpool

Adult £37

Bowness-on-Windermere & Lake Cruise

Tuesday 17th June

Bowness-on-Windermere, situated on Lake Windermere, is Cumbria’s most popular destination. We will enjoy a 45 minute cruise on Lake Windermere before having free time. The town is busy for most of the year, with people visiting to enjoy the facilities of the lake for water sports and for those who want to enjoy the town’s relaxed and delightful setting; admiring the Victorian and Edwardian buildings and enjoying the unique collection of steamboats and motorboats.

Pick up Moffat 07:30, Lockerbie 08:00, Lochmaben 08:10, Dumfries 08:30, Annan 09:00

Image Bowness – by James Ventham

Adult £48 (Cruise included)

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Booking Conditions

Once the seat is booked full payment must be made within fourteen days (unless agreed otherwise with office staff at time of booking) Failure to pay within this time scale will result in your place being cancelled without notice.

Our day excursions operate subject to minimum numbers therefore we may be forced to cancel a departure if bookings fall short of the necessary target. If we do have to cancel you will be notified a week in advance and offered a full refund or an alternative tour.

If you can no longer attend a day excursion you have until fourteen days before the trip takes place to cancel your seat. In the event of this you will receive a credit note for your payment to be used against another tour. If you cancel after the given time scale you will not be entitled to a credit note.

If you need to bring a push chair, pram, mobility scooter or wheel chair on the tour please inform the office before the day of departure.

If any tickets have been booked for activities out with Houston’s Tour (i.e Blackpool Pleasure Beach tickets, attraction tickets in locations we visit etc.) and the trip is cancelled Houston’s cannot refund you.

Payment Terms

Cheques should be made payable to “Houston’s Mini Coaches”

If you wish to pay with your card then please phone us on 01576 203874

Information for on the day

On the day of the excursion you will be met by our driver at your chosen pick up point. Day excursions are timed specifically so please make sure you arrive at your pick up point in plenty of time ( we recommend 5-10 minutes prior to pick up time) Drivers are not permitted to pick up or drop off at points not designated.

We try our best to stick to your original seats allocated; but your seat may change due to another passengers circumstances. If you do not wish for your seat to be changed please notify the office staff.

Any personal items taken on the trip, or left on the coach during the trip, are done so at the owner’s risk. Any damage caused to personal items Houstons Coaches will not be liable for.

All entrance tickets are issued by the driver on the coach. Most of our excursion tickets have to be collected at the venue on the day.

It is not guaranteed that a coach with a toilet will be on the tour. Comfort stops are included on most tours.

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