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To Our Escorted Holiday Collection

Hanson Exclusives are a family-run coach tour operator based in Pudsey, West Yorkshire.

Established in 1986 and celebrating 40 years in business, we specialise in quality escorted holidays with unique itineraries and personal service.

With a welcoming community and a reputation for thoughtful extras, you can trust us to make your next holiday memorable, friendly and stress free.

We look forward to welcoming you on a
Hanson Exclusives holiday very soon.

Denise & David Hanson

Glorious Gardens of Surrey & Sussex

Glorious Gardens of Surrey & Sussex

Discover the glorious gardens of Sussex and Surrey in spring, exploring beautiful National Trust properties and enjoying a charming journey on the Bluebell Railway.

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4th May 2027

£659 per person

4 Days

Double Room for Sole Use - £147 supplement

National Trust Members - Save £64

 

 

ALL THIS INCLUDED

 

  • Sheffield Park and Garden: Enjoy a wonderful visit to this much-loved National Trust garden, celebrated for its beautiful landscape design and chain of lakes framed by sweeping lawns and mature trees.

 

  • Wakehurst (Kew’s wild botanic garden): Enjoy time at Wakehurst, the countryside home of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, set across 500 acres of beautiful gardens, woodland and wild landscape. Highlights include the colourful walled gardens and borders, the tranquil Water Garden and the famous Himalayan Glade where spring flowers thrive beneath towering trees.

 

  • Bluebell Railway: (East Grinstead to Sheffield Park) – Enjoy a wonderfully nostalgic ride through the Sussex countryside on one of Britain’s best-loved heritage railways, especially picturesque in spring.

 

  • Federation House Hotel , Leatherhead (3 Nights)

 

  • Breakfasts, Dinners & High Tea

FEDERATION HOUSE HOTEL

 

Federation House is an award-winning hotel in the heart of Leatherhead, Surrey, located within the Police Federation Headquarters. It offers 55 air-conditioned en-suite bedrooms set around a striking atrium with restaurant and bar. Guests benefit from free WiFi. Ideally placed next to Leatherhead train station and just five minutes from the M25, it’s a convenient base for London and the Surrey area.

 

HOTEL WEBSITE

 

 

THE HANSON EXCLUSIVES DIFFERENCE

 

  • Handpicked accommodation – stay in only the finest, carefully selected hotels renowned for quality and comfort
     

  • Fully escorted holidays – our experienced tour managers ensure everything runs smoothly from start to finish
     

  • Travel in style – relax aboard our luxurious Royal Class Coaches, designed for comfort and convenience
     

  • Hearty breakfasts and delicious dinners included each day plus a specially arranged meal on your homeward journey
     

  • Thoughtfully crafted itineraries featuring unique experiences and hidden gems you won’t find elsewhere
     

  • Small, welcoming groups that foster a friendly, community atmosphere
     

  • Family owned and operated – enjoy a personal touch and attention to detail that sets us apart
     

  • Monthly coffee mornings in Horsforth and Pudsey, offering opportunities for new friendships and a real sense of community

Day 1

Your holiday begins as you board our Royal Class coach at your chosen pickup point. Sit back and relax as we travel south with a carefully planned comfort stop en route. On arrival at our hotel, you’ll have time to settle in before enjoying a delicious dinner this evening.

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Day 2

After a breakfast, we head to East Grinstead to board the Bluebell Railway. Enjoy a wonderfully nostalgic steam-hauled journey through the picturesque Sussex countryside as we travel along this much-loved heritage line to Sheffield Park. This afternoon we continue with time at Sheffield Park & Garden (National Trust), celebrated for its beautiful landscape design and serene lakes, with lovely viewpoints and seasonal colour throughout the grounds. We return to the hotel later today for dinner

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Day 3

Following breakfast, we make our way to Wakehurst – Kew’s wild botanic garden. We’ll enjoy a guided tour, bringing the gardens to life as you discover the fascinating stories behind the plants, landscapes and conservation work taking place here. There will also be free time to explore at your own pace, perhaps visiting the Millennium Seed Bank and enjoying the variety of gardens and woodland walks. We return to the hotel for our evening meal.

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Day 4

Enjoy a final breakfast at the hotel before we begin our journey home in the comfort of our Royal Class coach. We’ll make a pleasant stop en route to enjoy a meal on the homeward journey, before continuing back to your original pickup point, arriving with wonderful memories.

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B=Breakfast, HT=High Tea, D=Dinner

We strongly advise that you take out a policy of insurance to cover you for cancellation due to illness. Cancellation charges will apply to all bookings.

 

Our recommended UK & European Coach Holiday Insurance provider is CoachPlus. To receive a quote please call 02392 419 855

 

Please ensure you quote code HAN2025 to be registered as a Hanson Exclusives client

 

Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.

Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.

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Name Address
Ainley Top Ainley Top - in front of Cedar Court Hotel
Calverley Lane Calverley - The Calverley Arms
Outside the car park entrance
Farsley Farsley - Old Road
Outside The Library
Guiseley Boots Guiseley, Leeds Road outside Boots
Horsforth Horsforth New Road Side Bus Stop opp The Fleece
Leeds Leeds
Kirkgate Coach Bay
Otley Otley - Boroughgate Coach Bay
Pudsey Pudsey - Manor House Street
Behind Town Hall / Outside Wetherspoons
Rawdon Rawdon - Bus stop outside Greenacre Hall
Woolley Edge Woolley Edge Services
Southbound / Coach Bays

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