Upcoming Coach Trips and Breaks



In this section we share details on upcoming trips that we are planning ourselves, or are being planned by people that we work with. If the trips are being run by another party we will provide their details in the trips information.

Looking to visit the theatre, or the ideal solution for a day or break away, then exploring by coach is hassle free and effective option for both groups and solo travellers

Can't see your dream trip? Please get in touch, we are always happy to consider recommendations

 

Day Trips and Outings....

There are no upcoming events.

UK Breaks and Tours....

Christmas Party Weekend

Start date: December 21, 2024
End date: December 22, 2024
All-day event
Location: Ashford, Folkestone, Canterberry
UK Tours

Coach Trip - Picking up Bishops Stortford - Ware - Hertford - Harlow - Nazeing - Roydon - Waltham Abbey - Cheshunt - Waltham Cross - and on Route in Kent

This is the 4th year we have been involved in running this popular trip, but with extra included felt it would be only fitting to alter the name. Get in the spirit of Christmas by coming on this great experience. Visiting Ashford Designer Outlet, you can browse through many big brands before we arrive at Folkestone for a stay at The Grand Burstin hotel. Not only is the harbour arm opposite the hotel a real festive place this time of year but the town offers some great shops.

The party really begins Saturday night as you enjoy your welcome drinks and are seated for your Christmas meal whilst enjoying the comedy performance happening around you based on the Vicar of Dibley. After the amazing comedy has left you in stitches it is onto showtime in the ballroom where you can enjoy and dance the night away until 1am. With a great bar and 2 for 1 on selected drinks between 7pm and 9pm you can’t go wrong. After a relaxing early night or a late-night partying breakfast is included and some time to enjoy the fresh sea air before we leave.

On the return journey we will be stopping off at Canterberry Christmas market for one more piece of festive fun before returning.

This ultimate weekend including 1 night stay, coach travel, shopping stops, comedy performance and party night all for

only £110 per person (based on 2 room sharing)

single room subject to supplement fee – Under 12’s accompanied by 2 adults £80 each – Under 2’s free – This package without the comedy show is available with a £20 discount.

£50 deposit due to book – Reminder due by December – Subject to run point of 20 passengers.


European Breaks and Tours....

Bruges Christmas Market

Start date: December 13, 2024
End date: December 15, 2024
All-day event
Location: Brugge Christmas Market
European Tours

Coach Trip - Picking up Bishops Stortford - Ware - Hertford - Harlow - Nazeing - Roydon - Waltham Abbey - Cheshunt - Waltham Cross - and on Route in Kent

With the festive atmosphere that the great town of Brugge has to offer there is no better place to visit and shop on the build up to Christmas. Departing Friday evening to enjoy a great evening meal and nights rest in Folkestone’s Grand Burstin Hotel we will be situated in the ideal location to set off Saturday morning to catch a ferry to travel through France and into Belgium. With a quick stop off in Adinkerke which is home to the P&J chocolate shop and other discounted shops, we will continue to Brugge. Not only do you get to soak up the Christmas spirit and enjoy the festivities of the Christmas market, but also a taste of the night life as we stay into the evening before departing back for the ferry and returning for one more night at the Grand Burstin. After a lay in and breakfast there is still enough time to enjoy the fun packed harbour town of Folkestone before we return.


This 2-night stay, coach travel and trip across the water to Brugge is all for
only £220 per person (based on 2 room sharing)


single room subject to supplement fee – Under 12’s accompanied by 2 adults £150 – Under 2’s Free
Deposit of £80 due to book and remainder by start of December – Subject to run point of 25 passengers.


Theatre Trips and Shows....

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Other Upcoming Events....

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* Please Note- Some of the above trips are promoted on behalf of travel agency companies to whom we provide coaches or have worked with. Tickets that are purchase through them for trips and breaks are subject to their terms and conditions. Although we are always happy to put you in touch with the relevant organisers, we are unable to act on bookings, queries or issues on trips that are not being run by Barker Bus. Please be sure to visit their website for further information.

Went on the shopping experience to Folkestone outstanding trip for the money can’t recommend enough roll on next year
- Phil - 2023 Folkestone Trip