Stratford Upon Avon

Join us for a fun and informative tour around our working distillery in Stratford upon Avon. You will discover how gin is made, learn about its history, and experience the many different ingredients used. Followed by a tutored tasting of at least 3 Shakespeare Distillery spirits, finishing with a Gin & Tonic.

This tour is complimented by a relaxing River cruise with Fish and Chips. The hour long cruise passes through Stratford’s two historic bridges, Clopton and Tramway, wend your way past the Royal Shakespeare Theatres down to Holy Trinity church where William Shakespeare is buried and then return upstream into the pretty Warwickshire countryside. On your cruise upstream you pass some very lovely riverside gardens and it’s very possible that you’ll spot the resident herons, buzzards and if you’re very lucky catch sight of kingfishers on the wing. We can guarantee you’ll definitely see Stratford’s swans!

This tour also gives you some free time to explore the independent shops and cafes in the area.

Departure 7.30am

£70 per person including travel, Gin tour, River Cruise with Fish & Chip lunch! Last tickets now £35

SORRY SOLD OUT

How to Book

Vintage Essex

Our Vintage Essex day is for those who like to see a lot without walking too far!

We arrive in Thaxted, Queen of Essex at 10.30am for morning refreshments in an old coaching inn. Betjeman said Thaxted was about as good as it gets.

We’ll visit the old wool church where English composer Gustav Holst played the organ and the vicar flew the Red Flag from the tower. Who’s for a few verses of Holst’s hymn Thaxted, better known as I Vow To Thee My Country? From the church we weave past black and white striped Tudor houses and jolly colour-washed homes from the mediaeval to the Georgian period to the beautifully wonky old Guildhall.

From high in the coach we’ll take in the gently rolling landscapes of rural Essex and the chocolate box village of Finchingfield as we head south to the little known Essex Rodings. Eight villages full of old thatched cottages, timber-framed manor houses and farmhouses form the largest group in the country to share a common name. The Rodings name comes from the Anglo-Saxon Hrodingas who sailed up the River Thames 1500 years ago, turned right at Barking Creek and kept going until they found this remote and fertile landscape.

A ploughman’s lunch is ready for us at the Lodge Garage in High Easter, served to you by ladies who dress up to get into the vintage spirit. We are surrounded by the vintage vehicle collection and old coaching ephemera collection of the Lodge Family have just marked their centenary in the coaching business.

It’s a lovely afternoon with time to enjoy the collection of old coaching and bus ephemera and rides out in immaculately restored 1940s and 1950s coaches that have starred in Only Fools spin off Rock & Chips and blockbuster series The Crown. We finish the day with tea & cake, which is also included in the cost.

£65 including:

• Coach travel to Thaxted
• Morning Coffee with Biscuits
• Ploughman’s Lunch with hot drink
• Afternoon tea with cake
• Blue Badge Tour Guide
• The JW Lodge & Sons Nostalgia Collection
• Two rides on vintage coaches

Departure 8.30am

£65 per person

How to Book

Back by popular demand!!   The Judith Mary is a family run 72 foot long canal boat which has been running for 36 years. Seating  up to 40 passengers, are fully central heated and run all year round. We have a well stocked licensed bar, also offering tea and coffee and toilets on board. See www.judithmary2.co.uk 

All meals are inclusive of a two hour cruise along the beautiful Upper Peak Forest Canal, situated in Whaley Bridge, High Peak, only 16 miles from Manchester, 6 miles from Buxton and 29 miles from Sheffield.  After the cruise we shall spend some time in Bakewell, home of the famous pudding!

We will be served Hot Pot followed by Apple Pie & Cream or a homemade broccoli and stilton bake served with new potatoes, peas and carrots suitable for both vegetarian and gluten free.

Travel, Cruise & Lunch:  £60 – SOLD OUT

Departure Time: 7am

How to Book

Friday 3rd September 2021

Join IC Travel as we spend the morning and lunchtime in the beautiful village of Woodbridge.  After lunch we travel to Waldringfield where we shall enjoy a 2hr Cruise on the calm waters of the River Deben with freshly baked fruit scones with jam and butter and tea or coffee.

Departure Time: 8.00am

IC Travel Price – £39

How to Book

Bookings may be made by calling IC Travel on Norwich (01603) 868680, or email info@ictravel.co.uk

Alternatively you can use our online booking system to reserve your place and then telephone IC Travel to make your payment and confirm your booking.  Payments can also be made by Paypal by sending to payments@ictravel.co.uk 

Back by popular demand!!   The Judith Mary is a family run 72 foot long canal boat which has been running for 36 years. Seating  up to 40 passengers, are fully central heated and run all year round. We have a well stocked licensed bar, also offering tea and coffee and toilets on board. See www.judithmary2.co.uk 

All meals are inclusive of a two hour cruise along the beautiful Upper Peak Forest Canal, situated in Whaley Bridge, High Peak, only 16 miles from Manchester, 6 miles from Buxton and 29 miles from Sheffield.  After the cruise we shall spend some time in Bakewell, home of the famous pudding!

We will be served Hot Pot followed by Apple Pie & Cream or a homemade broccoli and stilton bake served with new potatoes, peas and carrots suitable for both vegetarian and gluten free.

Travel, Cruise & Lunch:  £60

Departure Time: 7am

How to Book

British Motor Museum

The British Motor Museum is home to the world’s largest collection of historic British Cars; it boasts nearly 300 cars in its collection which span the classic, vintage and veteran eras.

Situated in the small village of Gaydon, Warwickshire, just off junction 12 of the M40. The Museum building is a spectacular piece of architecture with an art deco design, whilst the Collections Centre building is a modern contrast. Together they stand proudly in a beautifully landscaped setting of 65 acres, which rolls out onto the Warwickshire countryside.

The Museum opened in 1993 as the amalgamation of the British Motor Industry Heritage Trust’s preserved car collection.

The Trust decided that the car collection and artefacts were outgrowing its then two locations, Studley in Warwickshire and a museum in Syon Park in London. A dedicated purpose-built residence was needed to give the collection pride of place and open for public viewing.

It was the Trust’s mission to keep the memory of the British motor industry alive and to tell its story to all, starting from the beginning of the 20th Century to present day. So a building was designed that not only housed the cars and its extensive motoring archive, but also had educational and conference facilities thus ensuring its sustainability. The Heritage Motor Centre, as it was first known, opened in May 1993.

In the winter of 2015 the Museum underwent a further £1.1million refurbishment, dramatically changing the layout of the exhibitions with fresh and interactive interpretation. With its recent Designated Status and new look Museum, the Trust took the opportunity to change the Museums name from the Heritage Motor Centre to something that more accurately portrays the visitor experience as well as its position and status.

– so the British Motor Museum was born.

PRICE

Executive Coach Travel, Admission & Tour: £43

8am departure

Pick Ups selected from  – Drayton, Taverham, Costessey Longwater, Thickthorn, Wymondham, Attleborough & Thetford

Saturday 27th November 2021

The Annual Warley show will take place the NEC, Birmingham in 2021

The Warley National Model Railway exhibition has once again been voted the UK’s top model Railway show by British Railway Modelling Magazine’s readers and continues to be a must for all railway modellers and a great day out for all the family.

There will be over 90 layouts in all scales and gauges, from UK and abroad. A real steam loco centerpiece display. Traders, Preservation and society groups and ‘How to’ demonstrations on most aspects of the hobby.

 Departure: 7.30am

PRICES

Coach & Admission: £50   –   Child £35

 Tickets are non-refundable unless resold. This will incur a £5 administration charge.

How to Book

Sunday 5th December 2021

The UK’s biggest motorcycle show, Motorcycle Live in association with Bikesure Insurance, plans to be back better than ever in 2021, with dates now confirmed as 4-12 December,  at the NEC, Birmingham.

To have the date confirmed in the midst of such uncertainty, underlines the show’s commitment to returning to not only a physical show, but one where the halls of the NEC are brimming with entertainment, interaction, manufacturers, retailers and motorcycles of all shapes, ages, engine types and sizes.

The halls will house regular interactive features and displays along with brand new entertainment to give a full and fantastic day out to visitors.

With the pandemic having cast a cloud over the UK for so long, organisers are keen to give two wheel fans something to look forward to, whilst ensuring the event is safe for all.

By bringing together the very best of the industry under one roof, where people can interact face-to-face and see, touch, feel and hear, in person, rather than just digitally, will give a welcomed return to ‘social’. And whilst biking brings many mental health benefits, meeting your friends and family, and sharing your passion will no doubt be a much-needed boost for many.

There will be over 90 layouts in all scales and gauges, from UK and abroad. A real steam loco centerpiece display. Traders, Preservation and society groups and ‘How to’ demonstrations on most aspects of the hobby.

 Departure: 7.30am

PRICES

Coach & Admission: £50   –   Child £35

 Tickets are non-refundable unless resold. This will incur a £5 administration charge.

How to Book

Fasten your seatbelts and get ready for an awe-inspiring ride!

Join European Space Agency astronaut Tim Peake on an epic and thrilling journey to the International Space Station as part of his first ever UK tour.

Tim will be your personal guide through life in space with a fascinating insight into what it’s really like to be an astronaut; from training to launch, spacewalk to re-entry, Tim reveals the secrets, the science and the everyday wonders of how and why humans journey into space.

This is your chance to spend an evening with one of the world’s greatest living astronauts, and to rediscover the wonder of the place we call home.

Book now!

PRICES

Coach & Admission £63

Tickets are non-refundable unless resold. This will incur a £5 administration charge.

Departure Time 3.00pm

How to Book

The Practical Classics Classic Car & Restoration Show is the show to attend to kick-start the classic car season. Whether you are looking to ignite your passion to a finish restoration project or simply want to reminisce with family and friends over the beautiful completed classic cars on display, you should join us at the NEC Birmingham in March 2022.

The event brings together 1300+ cars on display, 170+ car clubs representing a wide variety of marques and models; 350 exhibitors and autojumblers including restoration companies, services providers and product suppliers; car auction, celebrities, car competitions and practical workshops on restoration skills.

As the season opener for the classic car community, it’s perfectly timed for when classic car enthusiasts are getting their cars out of the garage and looking at the jobs they need doing for the coming season, whether that be service and maintaining or full on restorations. So make sure you don’t miss out on the opportunity to source all the tools, knowledge, services you need in one place while enjoying the cars and activities on offer.

7.30am Departure

£50 per person

How to Book

Sunday 20th March 2022

Departing Taverham at 8.00am

Coach and admission: £40