Coach Trips
HPLS run a number of day coach trips for our members together with family or friends to enjoy. We hire executive standard coaches which depart from Netley and visit various locations. These are usually driver managed and members are free to do as they please when they arrive at the locations visited and some will have tickets included for events. Any such trip we have planned will be shown on this page together with the request form for places.
LONDON MUSEUMS - TUSSAUDS - W.O.T.W.
Sunday 22nd October 2023
Return coach + free parking at Netley
A great day out to the capital with a choice of activities for members to do. We will drop off at the museums in Kensington where you can enjoy free entry to any of the national museums. (Pre booking of free tickets may be required) Alternatively you can book discounted rate tickets for Madame Tussauds via our Merlin booking link. You maybe wish to visit the War of the Worlds immersive experience and you can request a rebated discount towards your tickets of up to 30% off.*
Subsidised coach tickets are;
HPLS adult members, partners and immediate family £14. Members children (under 16) £11. Non member Guests £18.
Visits to W.O.T.W. will require tube travel from South Kensington to Aldgate (20 mins) and to Madam Tussauds from South Kensington to Piccadilly Circus (27 mins). Bookings should be made for after midday to allow for arrival time and tube transfer.
Request your places HERE
BATH CITY
Saturday 13th May 2023
SOLD OUT. Any cancelled places will be re-advertised here.
Return executive coach travel
A no stress day out, just sit back and relax. Free parking at Netley. Drop off and pick up in the centre of Bath. A great day out to see our west country's most beautiful city and enjoy the shops, pubs, restaurants. Maybe visit the world famous Roman and spa baths, take a walking tour of the city or enjoy a picnic in the fabulous Royal Victoria Park.
Coach departs from Netley at 0800 and leaves from Bath at 1800.* Free parking at Netley.
Subsidised return coach tickets are only;
Tickets £14pp.
Comparison a return on the train is £61 for 2 people on this day from Southampton.*
SOLD OUT. Any cancelled places will be re-advertised here.
Request your places HERE
*Checked on Trainline 13.11.22 Standard fare without railcard. Prices can vary.
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WESTFIELD FESTIVE SHOPPING
Saturday 26th November 2022
Return coach + free parking at Netley
TRIP NOW FULL ON REQUESTS
As stress free as a festive shopping day can be, with drop off at the doors of one of the biggest shopping malls in Europe. Peruse, buy, eat and drink. Coach departs from Netley at 0800 and departs from Westfield at 1700.* Free parking at Netley.
Subsidised coach tickets are only;
All seats are £10 for HPLS members, partners and family. Guests £14. Max 2 adults.
Request your places HERE
ROYAL WINDSOR HORSE SHOW
Sunday 15th May 2022
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A great day out to see the RWHS in all it's glory, with both return coach and tickets included for an unbeatable price for our members. A full day out with lots to see. Coach departs from Netley at 0800 and departs from Windsor at 1800.* Free parking at Netley.
Subsidised tickets (includes coach) are only;
Adults £33pp - OAP's £26 - Child (5-15) £22 - Child 1-4 £10. Max 2 adults plus 2 child.
Tickets include;
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Access to the Windsor Showground including the Castle Arena, Frogmore, Copper Horse, Adelaide and Driving Arenas
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Access to Royal Windsor Shopping which has over 250 stands and a food court
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Unreserved Seating in the Castle Arena
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Unreserved grandstand or benched seating at the Frogmore, Copper House and Adelaide
BLETCHLEY PARK
Sunday 19th June 2022
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Possibly one of the most interesting places you have yet to visit. A key facility in the fight to win WW2 and with a new exhibition just opening, now is the time to go. Our members trip includes return exec coach from Netley and admission to Bletchley and the new exhibition.
During World War II, the estate housed the Government Code and Cypher School (GC&CS), which regularly penetrated the secret communications of the Axis Powers – most importantly the German Enigma and Lorenz ciphers. The GC&CS team of codebreakers included Alan Turing, Gordon Welchman, Hugh Alexander, Bill Tutte, and Stuart Milner-Barry. The nature of the work at Bletchley remained secret until many years after the war. The new exhibition 'The Intelligence Factory' will show you how this all came about.
Subsidised tickets (including coach) are only;
Adult £24 - Child 12-17 £17 - Child 1-11 £10 (Coach seat + free entry)
Depart Netley 0800. Depart Bletchley 1600 approx.
Comfort breaks will be made on both journeys up and back.
Bletchley Park website HERE
LEGOLAND
Sunday 7th August 2022
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Family day out to experience all things Lego during the summer break. Admission tickets and return coach included. Park at Netley free and relax. This is an unbeatable deal for our members at this top theme park at Windsor.
Subsidised tickets (including coach) are only;
Adult (16+) £29pp - Child (90cm -15 years) £24pp
Max 2 adult plus 2 Child - Additional places £40 / £35pp
Online advance public price is £39 adults and children just for the Legoland ticket in August.
Depart Netley 0800 arrive as gates open. Depart Legoland 1700.
OXFORD CITY
Saturday 9th April 2022
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Take a relaxing day trip to the wonderful city of Oxford for a pre-Easter day out to enjoy;
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The world famous covered indoor market
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Gloucester Green Market - Arts, vintage, crafts and food
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Huge selection of pubs, tea shops and eateries
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Large choice of national and independent retail outlets
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Walking tour of Oxford University*
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Inspector Morse tour*
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Harry Potter walking tour*
Free parking at Netley. Stress free coach direct into Oxford City for you to spend your day at your leisure.
Cost per seat only £9.50 - cost subsidised by HPLS.
*Tours - additional cost and arranged by member in advance - subject to availability
Depart Netley 0830
Oxford arrival 1000
Oxford depart 1730
Return Netley 1900
LONDON MUSEUMS
Sunday 23rd October 2022
Return coach - free admission
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A great day out to see our capitals fabulous museums, including the Natural History, Victoria & Albert and Science museums. All free entry. Coach departs from Netley at 0800 and departs from London at 1800.* Free parking at Netley.