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Grand UK Holidays - Exclusively for the over 55's

All of the Grand UK holidays that we feature have been discounted from their brochure price.
When booking please quote Travel 55 Refs: TRA55.
Eastbourne at Ease! - England
Coach Tours - 5 Days

New for 2008, these holidays are perfect for those of you who like to ‘do your own thing’! Return coach travel is included from your home area, and half board accommodation is provided at the ever-popular Mansion Hotel, but the rest is up to you! Visit the many attractions of this lovely resort, book a sightseeing trip or two, explore on foot or simply sit back and relax - the choice is all yours.

Holiday Attractions

There’s lots to do and see in the resort. Here are some ideas:
• Victorian Pier: marvel at the Camera Obscura, with an almost 360 degree view of the promenade and sea • Lifeboat Experience Cruise: on the historic former RNLB ‘The Robert’
• 1930’s Bandstand: Concerts, Tribute Nights, Rock ‘n’ Roll
• Royal Hippodrome Theatre: Holiday Shows
• Sovereign Harbour and the Waterfront: arts and crafts, unusual gifts, shoes, clothing, multiplex cinema, plus one of the largest marinas on the South Coast
• Events: including firework displays, vintage cars, Celtic seafront, processions, and annual airshow
• Sporting facilities: including tennis, bowling, miniature golf, boating, water sports
• Winter Gardens: Tea Dances and other attractions
• Devonshire Park Theatre and Congress Theatre: regular plays and shows
• Great shopping with both national names and specialist boutiques
Out & About
It is easy to explore the surrounding countryside by public transport, or with local sightseeing companies. The Sussex Weald is a tranquil area of picturesque villages, vineyards, castles and woodland, and there is a spectacular coastline, with Brighton and Hastings within easy reach.
The following might be useful: Southern Railway DaySave ticket: unlimited train travel for a day £10 (2007 price)
• Downlander: day ticket available on train and bus services in the South Downs area
• Sussex Heritage Coast Travel & Leisure Guide: days out in the Eastbourne area
• South Downs Bus Walks: a leaflet of three circular walks from bus stops
• City Sightseeing Open Top Bus Tour: operates between the Pier and Beachy Head.
For further information contact: Tourist Information Centre Cornfield Road, in the town centre, telephone 0871 663 0031

Mansion (Lions) Hotel
Mansion (Lions)  Hotel
THIS HOTEL enjoys a superb position on the seafront, opposite the bandstand and within level walking distance of the town centre shops. Here you can be sure of a warm welcome, together with good food and hospitality. There is a spacious bar lounge, a sea facing sun lounge, an entertainment lounge and spacious restaurant. All bedrooms feature private facilities, television, telephone and tea and coffee making facilities.

• Full breakfast and four course evening dinner plus tea or coffee
• Four nights entertainment
•Lift
There are 8 steps up to the front of the hotels

Eastbourne at Ease! - 2008 Tour Code EAM
Grand UK Brochure Price in Black
Travel 55 Discount Price in Red
May 19 £225
£210
July 28 £235
£219
June 2 £235
£219
August 11
£235
£219
June 16 £235
£219
August 25
£235
£219
June 30 £235
£219
September 8
£239
£223

What's included -
Free local joining pointsAll coach travel Reserved seats on tour coaches Hotel accommodation and board as stated Complete luggage handling service Excursions as statedAdmission fees and entertainment if stated Grand UK Tour Manager Holiday insurance cover

Prices £'s per person. Half board. Supplement for single room: nil. Private facilities: included.


Reserved Coach Seats
YOU HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY to choose the coach seat of your choice which is yours from the moment you join your tour coach. Seat numbers are not allocated on regional transfer services. In most cases on coaches equipped with a rear mounted WC, seats 23 and 24 move to the driver’s side of the vehicle, whilst seats 45 and 46 move one seat forward of the rear seat.
Coach Seating Plan
Please note that SMOKING IS NOT PERMITTED ON COACHES. Passengers who do smoke will have ample opportunity to do so at the comfort stops en route.

Joining Points
On most of our coach holidays you can choose from more than 360 (200 for departure code C tours) convenient local joining points across Southern England, East Anglia and the South West, the Midlands, London and the Home Counties.


To book or to check availability
Contact Grand UK Tel 01603 886 795
Quote Travel 55 Ref TRA55 plus Grand UK's Holiday Code



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