Loveden Travel delivers Excursions throughout the year and we offer Groups a discounted rate (When all booked and paid for together) should you book 10 or more seats.
For details of excursions see below and then call 01400 273838 to discuss discounts.
Excursions 2025
13th April - National
Railway museum York - £23
Home to iconic
locomotives and beautiful collections, you can wander through halls and explore
the stories, places and engineering marvels behind the railways.
See world-changing inventions like the Japanese Bullet Train and stand
face-to-face with the world’s fastest steam locomotive, Mallard. Train services are hauled by a mixture of
steam and heritage diesel locomotives.
19th April - Retford on Market
day - £15
The historic market town of Retford was granted its
first charter (the right to hold a fair) by King Henry III in 1246 and this was
extended in 1275 By King Edward I to allow a Saturday Market a tradition that
continues today.
The very
popular open-air market is held in the market square against the backdrop of
fine Georgian buildings. Your local
traditional market has something for everybody. From household goods, clothing
and flowers, to providing fresh fruit and veg, catch of the day and quality
meats, Retford’s Market caters for all.
27th April - Scenery
tour stopping in at The Dukeries Garden Centre £18
Be inspired by a fantastic range of plants and stunning displays.
Receive expert gardening help from their team, browse stylish furniture and
hand-picked homewares, or relax over a bite to eat in the family-friendly
restaurant. The restaurant serves freshly prepared treats as well as
breakfasts, lunches, drinks and snacks throughout the day. Visit the beautiful nature garden, created
for you and the wildlife to enjoy.
4th May - Dobies
Garden Centre chesterfield £18
Dobbies
Garden Centre has
everything you need to enjoy your home and garden from flowers and plants to
tools, furniture and homeware, explore the soft play, dine in the restaurant,
find fresh produce in the food hall.
May 11th - Louth Garden centre and Lincolnshire
wolds scenic Tour £15
Louth Garden Centre offers
a superb selection of plants and gardening essentials, they cater to all the
community’s gardening needs. Explore their diverse range of gifts, homeware,
and furniture, ensuring something for everyone. Relax at the Gardener’s Retreat
Restaurant, serving a variety of meals, treats, and their famous carvery on
selected days.
18th May -
National Memorial Arboretum, A Day Out
to Remember £25
The National Memorial
Arboretum is the Nation's year-round place to remember, a special place that
honours those who have served and continue to serve our Nation. People from all walks of life are
represented, with memorials dedicated to the Armed Forces, Emergency Services
and civilian organisations.
During your
Visit you can explore 150 acres of natural woodland transformed from a
former mineral extraction site. View
over 400 memorials featuring symbolic and sculptural design that honour the
extraordinary service of so many to our Nation. Listen to one of the FREE
daily talks share the extraordinary stories of bravery, heroism and sheer
resilience. Enjoy the peaceful, colourful gardens abundant with
wildlife. View the thought-provoking indoor exhibitions including Landscapes
of Life and the Far East Prisoner of War Building.
24th May - Historic City of York
£23
York a perfect destination for the whole
family. With its ancient history,
architecture, Museums and theatres, Cobbled streets, cafes and Restaurants York
is always something for everyone.
27th May - Great Yarmouth £25
With its sandy beaches, two historic piers,
and seafront Golden Mile comprised of restaurants, amusement rides, and
arcades, Great Yarmouth is Norfolk’s flagship beach town and is always crammed
with holiday makers during the summertime.
31st May - Chatsworth House – Adult £55 Child £25
ticket includes entry to House and Gardens, Farm yard any Park.
There are so many things to do and see every
time you visit Chatsworth. Discover elegant interiors and one of Europe's most
significant art collections in the house, while in the garden you'll find
historic and modern waterworks and sculpture at every turn. Flowers in
all their forms take centre stage in The Gorgeous Nothings: Flowers at
Chatsworth, 2025 exhibition in the house and garden.
Don't forget to visit the farmyard and
adventure playground, where there are lots of friendly farm animals for you to
meet and learn about, as well as an adventure playground where children can
burn off some energy.
8th June 2025 - Mystery Excursion £20
This wildcard trip will give the adventurous
amongst you a surprise day out.
15th June – Father’s Day Special - Spalding
Springfields Outlet. £18
Nestled in the heart of the Lincolnshire
bulb-growing region Springfields Outlet Village is the ideal place for everything
you need to inspire your indoor and outdoor living space. From patio and garden furniture to clothing
and gifts plus a fantastic range of plants, seeds and, as you would expect,
bulbs. Combined with delicious homemade
cakes, popular cream teas and light snacks at Springfields Restaurant,
Springfields Home & Garden is the perfect destination for all the family.
22th June - Sheringham and Cromer £25
Always a popular favourite with our
customers. This year we are returning to
the North Norfolk coastal resorts of Sheringham and Cromer for what will
undoubtedly be another day to remember.
28th June - Bridlington £20
Discover award winning beaches, outstanding
facilities, rich history, unique character and stunning scenery.
6th July - Whitby
and sightseeing tour £25
Whitby is a seaside town and port in North
Yorkshire on the mouth
of the River Esk and has a maritime, mineral and tourist
economy. From the Middle
Ages, Whitby had
significant herring and whaling fleets, and was where Captain
Cook learned
seamanship. He first explored the southern ocean in HMS Endeavour, built there.
Alum was mined locally, and Whitby jet jewellery was fashionable during the
19th century. Tourism started in
Whitby during the Georgian period and developed with the arrival of the railway
in 1839. The abbey ruin at the top of the East Cliff is the town's oldest and
most prominent landmark. Other significant attractions include the North
Yorkshire moor railway and also the swing bridge, which crosses the River Esk and the harbour
sheltered by grade II
listed east and
west piers. There are
statues of Captain Cook and William Scoresby, and a whalebone arch on the West Cliff. Whitby
featured in literary works including Bram Stoker's novel Dracula.
20th
July - Norfolk Lavender and Hunstanton - £30
England's premier lavender
farm (est. 1932) renowned worldwide with nearly 100 acres of lavender. Set in
beautiful gardens, with an animal farm, farm shop, lavender products, plants
and gifts.
Norfolk Lavender is at the heart of the West Coast of
Norfolk. You'll find some of Britain's most attractive countryside, a glorious
coastline, and a rich, vibrant heritage.
Old Hunstanton
and New Hunstanton (usually just called Hunstanton) both feature vast sandy
beaches perfect for activities like wading, tide-pooling, sandcastle building,
and a variety of water sports when the tide recedes.
While both
beaches offer their own charms, they each possess distinct characteristics.
Hunstanton Beach, accompanied by a lively promenade, tends to be bustling with
activity, whereas Old Hunstanton boasts rugged cliffs, picturesque dunes, and
quaint beach huts, offering a more serene atmosphere.
It’s easy to
visit both Hunstanton beaches, since they are only about a mile apart. If you
don’t want to walk, there is a train (high-season only) that runs from
the Searles Leisure Resort in Hunstanton to the Lighthouse in Old
Hunstanton.
22nd July - Melton
Mowbray Market (Tuesday) £18
Melton Mowbray
Market is the largest town centre market in the country and has been in
existence for 1,000 years, predating the Domesday Book. The main market has
been held on a Tuesday since at least 1324 when it was granted a charter by
King Edward II. It is not known exactly when the market in Melton Mowbray
started, but we do know that it moved to its current site in between Scalford
and Nottingham roads in 1869 and in 2019 and celebrated its 150th year.
24th July - Cleethorpes £19
Cleethorpes is a clean and modern resort with
traditional appeal. Breath-taking scenery, fabulous beaches with exciting water
sports, mouth-watering food, top attractions and fascinating history.
31st July 2025 – Festival
of Quilts - £45 includes entry
The Festival of Quilts was launched in 2003 in
partnership with The Quilters’ Guild as a hub for people from all over the
world to come together and share their passion for quilting.
20 years on and it is now the biggest quilting
show in Europe. It is also home to the largest open quilt competition in the
world, has the largest programme of workshops and talks offered anywhere in
Europe and hosts some of the leading quilt artists from around the
globe, including Joe Cunningham, Stuart Hillard, L’Merchie Frazier and
many more.
1st August - Hunstanton £23
The only west facing resort on the east coast
of England – there are two sides to Hunstanton.
The elegant old Victorian town with its Esplanade Gardens and rather
sedate air of days gone by, and the lively buzzing family centre with a large
sandy beach with its beach with Rock Pools, backed by famous red and white
stripped cliffs, pony rides, amusements and summer season Theatre.
13th August - Visit Beverley Town on
market day calling at Brigg Garden Centre £17
With its famous Minster, Historical buildings
and cobbled streets, shops, cafes and cosy coffee shops Beverley has something
for everyone. In the afternoon we will
visit Brigg Garden Centre.
18th August -
Bakewell on Market Day (Monday) £20
Bakewell is a charming market town in the heart of the Peak
District National Park, where you can enjoy the scenic beauty of the river Wye
and the surrounding hills. It is also a culinary paradise, where you can taste
the famous Bakewell Pudding, a sweet pastry filled with jam and almond custard.
Bakewell has a rich history, dating back to the Roman times, and boasts many
historic buildings and attractions, such as the medieval bridge, the old market
hall, and the All Saints Church.
We pick up points in Leadenham, Welbourn, Navenby,
Waddington, North Hykeham, Asda.
Children’s ticket half price one Child per Adult. For further information or to book Call 01400
273838 or email us on [email protected]