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Blackpool Illuminations

Saturday 18th October

The UK’s favourite beach resort features world-class attractions from a theme park to an aquarium, stunning beaches to the Blackpool Illuminations, a waterpark to a zoo, wax figure celebrity look-a-likes and the unforgettable Blackpool Tower. The day finishes off with a drive through Blackpool Illuminations, the greatest free light show on earth!

Pick up Moffat 09:30, Lockerbie 10:00, Lochmaben 10:10, Dumfries 10:30, Annan 11:00

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Adult £34, Child £28

Livingston Christmas Shopper

Saturday 29th November

Visit Livingston Designer Outlet with over 70 boutiques, restaurants and cafes. With everything from iconic fashion brands to high street favourites, there is something to suit every taste.

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

Image from Livingston Designer Outlet

Adult £25, Child £20

Ulverston Christmas Fair

Sunday 30th November

Image from Ulvertson Dickensian Festival

The festival returns to Ulverston in full Dickensian style. There are multiple performance stages, roving street performers, hot mulled wine, a town-full of wonderful stalls, and costume parades through the historic town streets. Come along and get into the Christmas spirit. Dress up if you want to, and enjoy the amazing friendly atmosphere. Performers include brass bands, singers, magicians, fire eaters, jugglers, stilt walkers, and a whole lot more. Almost all of the entertainment is provided absolutely free of charge. You can also visit all of Ulverston’s traditional and specialist local shops, cafes and pubs.

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

Adult £30, Child £25

Newcastle Metro Centre Christmas Shopper

Saturday 6th December

Image from Newcastle Metro Centre

With over 350 retailers and 50 restaurants you can complete your Christmas shopping then relax with something to eat and drink.

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

Adult £25, Child £20

Beamish at Christmas

Sunday 7th December

Be amazed as your favourite parts of the museum are beautifully decorated for the festive season. Savour the aroma of delicious home-baked goods cooking on the range, listen to merry music and try your hand at traditional crafts. Start your own special family traditions and tick off important Christmas to-dos before the big day – no festive season is complete without a visit to Father Christmas! From Georgian times right the way through to the 1950s, be immersed in an enchanting Christmas through time at Beamish.

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)

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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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