Tours
Whitby
Wednesday 25th June

Whitby with it’s ancient port, ruined abbey and working harbour, has something for everyone. Enjoy time exploring the cobbled streets, climb the famous 199 steps to the Abbey Headland and sample some of the best fish and chips in the world.

Pick up Moffat 06:15, Lockerbie 06:45, Lochmaben 06:55, Dumfries 07:15, Annan 07:45

Thank you to Sheila Ward,
North Yorkshire

Adult £35

Beamish
Wednesday 9th July

Beamish is a world famous open air museum telling the story of life in the North East of England during the 1820s, 1900s, 1940s & 1950s. There is always something new to see at Beamish, be it a new building, a visiting tram or even a new recipe created by the land girls at the 1940s farm – there are plenty of reasons to keep coming back!

Pick up Moffat 07:15, Lockerbie 07:45. Lochmaben 07:55, Dumfries 08:15. Annan 08:45

Image from Beamish

Adult £46, Conc £44, Child £37 (entry included)

Edinburgh Zoo
Wednesday 16th July

Have an unforgettable day out at Edinburgh Zoo, home to over 2,500 incredible animals from around the world, set in over 82 acres of wooded hillside.

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

Image from Edinburgh Zoo

Adult £54, Child £46, Conc £52, Child under 3 years £10

The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo & High Tea
Saturday 9th August

Saturday 16th August

Image from The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo

The Heroes Who Made Us – In 2025 The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo celebrates 75 years.  The evening will showcase the heroes of the Tattoo, with the greatest hits from the last seven decades. Before the performance we will have high tea at Charwood Restaurant just outside Edinburgh.

Adult £146 (ticket and high tea included)

Blackpool & Airshow
Sunday 10th August

There is no end to the things to do in Blackpool. The popular seaside resort has so much to offer. You can spend a day thrill-seeking at the Pleasure Beach, shopping at the high-street stores and independent boutiques on the promenade, exploring Blackpool Zoo and admiring the animals or visiting the popular tourist attracts like the tower or the dungeons. And this weekend the Airshow is on too, even more to see and do!

Pick up Moffat 08:00, Lockerbie 08:30, Lochmaben 08:40, Dumfries 09:00, Annan 09:30

Image from visitlancashire.com

Adult £34, Child £28

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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.