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Grindles Coaches is a family firm with over 90 years’ experience in providing luxury coach travel. Our coaches are also always available for Private Hire.
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A well established family coach operator in the Forest of Dean. We specialise in UK and Continental Holidays, Day Excursions and Group Travel.

02/11/2026

✨🎤 4 TICKETS JUST BECAME AVAILABLE! 🎶✨

Due to an unexpected cancellation, 4 tickets have just become available for our fantastic trip to see ABBA Voyage in London! 🌟

Don’t miss your chance to experience this spectacular virtual concert sensation - a breathtaking show featuring ABBA like you’ve never seen before, with incredible visuals, stunning effects, and all the iconic hits you know and love 💃🕺

🚌 Saturday 7th November 2026
🎟️ Return Coach Travel + Entrance Ticket — £139 per person
💺 Seated Tickets

Sing along to classics like Dancing Queen, Mamma Mia, and Waterloo for an unforgettable day out!

📞 Interested? Contact our office now to secure these last 4 spaces!
☎️ Call: 01594 822110
🏢 Visit us: 4 Dockham Road, Cinderford
⏳ Be quick — once they’re gone, they’re gone

27/10/2026

🎆✨ WESTON ILLUMINATED CARNIVAL – FRIDAY 13TH NOVEMBER 2026! ✨🎆

🎉 A spectacular evening of lights, colour and carnival magic awaits! 🎉

Join us for a fantastic day out to Weston-super-Mare, culminating in the spectacular Weston Illuminated Carnival! 🚌🎡

Watch as the streets come alive with an incredible procession of dazzling illuminated floats, vibrant colours, music and entertainment! 🎶✨ With thousands of twinkling lights and some truly spectacular displays, it's an experience not to be missed!

And why not make a day of it? Our coach will depart from the Forest of Dean between late morning and early afternoon, giving you time to enjoy Weston-super-Mare before the evening's festivities begin! 🌊

📅 Friday 13th November 2026
💷 From just £19.00 per person
📍 Pickup Route: A
🚌 Late-morning / early-afternoon departure

✨ LEAVE THE DRIVING TO US! ✨

Forget the hassle of navigating busy roads, finding somewhere to park or worrying about the journey home. Simply sit back, relax and let us take care of the travel while you enjoy a fantastic carnival experience!

🎟️ BOOK YOUR SEATS TODAY!

With the carnival just around the corner, now's the perfect time to secure your place and enjoy one of Somerset's most spectacular annual events!

🌐 Book online on our website

📞 Call our friendly team: 01594 822110

🏢 Or pop into our Cinderford Booking Office!

🎆 Who's joining us for a night of spectacular lights and carnival magic? 🎆✨

26/10/2026

🎄🎅 CHRISTMAS IS COMING… HAVE YOU BOOKED YOUR FESTIVE DAY OUT YET?! 🎅🎄

The countdown is well and truly underway… with just 60 DAYS UNTIL CHRISTMAS! 😲🎁

Before we know it, the Christmas lights will be twinkling, the markets will be bustling and the festive season will be in full swing! ✨

If you fancy getting into the Christmas spirit, enjoying a spot of festive shopping or simply treating yourself to a lovely day out, why not join us on one of our November & December Day Excursions? 🚌

We've got some fantastic destinations to look forward to, including:

🎄 Wi******er Christmas Market – One of the country's most beautiful festive markets!

✨ Bath Christmas Market – A magical setting amongst the historic streets of Bath.

🎁 Stratford Christmas Market – Festive stalls, gifts and plenty of Christmas cheer!

🎅 Worcester Victorian Christmas Fayre – Step back in time for a traditional Victorian Christmas experience!

🛍️ Oxford Christmas Shopping – The perfect opportunity to tick a few presents off your list!

🎁 Cribbs Causeway – Christmas shopping made easy, with plenty of shops under one roof!

✨ Plus Cardiff, Clarks Village, Moreton-in-Marsh and more!

And let's not forget our spectacular Bridgwater & Weston Illuminated Carnivals to kick off the festivities! 🎆

🚌 WHY NOT LEAVE THE DRIVING TO US?

Forget the hassle of busy roads, finding somewhere to park or navigating the Christmas crowds. Simply join us at one of our local pickup points, sit back, relax and enjoy the day!

🎟️ DON'T LEAVE IT TOO LATE!

With November just around the corner, now is the perfect time to get your festive days out booked! We'd love to welcome you aboard and help you make some lovely memories this Christmas. ❤️

📲 Browse our full selection of Day Excursions and book online

📞 Or give our friendly team a call on 01594 822110

🎄 The Christmas countdown is on… where will you be joining us this festive season? 🎅✨

26/10/2026

🎆🎡 BRIDGWATER CARNIVAL 2026! 🎡🎆

📅 Saturday 7th November 2026
🚌 Pickup Route: A
🎟️ From just £21.00 per person

A Spectacular Evening of Lights, Colour & Entertainment!

Join Grindles Coaches for a fantastic evening at the world-famous Bridgwater Guy Fawkes Carnival – one of the largest illuminated carnivals in Europe! 🌟

Prepare to be amazed as the streets of Bridgwater come alive with enormous illuminated carnival carts, dazzling displays, music, dancing and incredible creativity! 🎭🎶

It's a truly unforgettable spectacle and a fantastic evening out for all ages!

✨ Sit back, relax and leave the driving to us! With return coach travel included, you can enjoy the carnival without worrying about parking or the journey home.

📞 BOOK YOUR SEATS TODAY!

🏢 Visit our Cinderford Booking Office – 4 Dockham Road,
Cinderford

📞 Call us on 01594 822110

💻 Book online:
https://www.grindlescoaches.co.uk/excursions/

🎆 Don't miss one of the most spectacular illuminated events of the year – book your seats before they're gone!

19/10/2026

🎉🚌 THE WAIT IS OVER… OUR 2027 HOLIDAY BROCHURE IS HERE! 🚌🎉

The secret's finally out! 👀

We're delighted to announce that our brand-new UK & European Coach Holidays 2027 Brochure is OUT NOW! 📖✨

After teasing you with a few clues, we're excited to finally reveal where we'll be taking you in 2027! 🌍

From beautiful British coastlines and breathtaking countryside to spectacular European adventures, we've got another fantastic selection of holidays waiting for you!

🌴 Torquay – Relax on the beautiful English Riviera
⛴️ Isle of Wight – Discover the charm of island life
🏞️ Lake District – Stunning lakes and magnificent scenery
🌿 Peak District – Explore the heart of the English countryside
🚢 Rhône River Cruise – Cruise through the heart of France
🏴 Scotland – Discover spectacular Scottish scenery
☀️ Costa Brava, Spain – Soak up some Mediterranean sunshine
🎄 Caernarfon Turkey & Tinsel – Enjoy a little early festive magic!
..and there's plenty more to discover inside! 🤩

Whether you're dreaming of a relaxing seaside escape, a scenic adventure or something a little further afield, let Grindles Coaches take you there in 2027! 💛

📮 KEEP AN EYE ON YOUR LETTERBOX!

If you've travelled with us on one of our holidays in the past 12 months, you'll also be receiving a copy of our new brochure through the post! 📬

Our brochures were posted last week and are now in the hands of Royal Mail, so yours should be landing on your doormat very soon! 📖✨

📖 READY TO PLAN YOUR NEXT HOLIDAY?

Our new brochure is available now, and BOOKINGS ARE OFFICIALLY OPEN! 🎉

📞 Call us: 01594 822110
🏢 Visit us: 4 Dockham Road, Cinderford, Gloucestershire, GL14 2AQ
🌐 Book online: www.grindlescoaches.co.uk

💬 Where will you be heading with us in 2027? Let us know in the comments!

🚌 Grindles Coaches – Making Memories, Mile After Mile! 💛

03/10/2026

A busy night for our coaches up in London! 🇬🇧

Tonight we’ve got three coaches out in London, all on different duties and keeping our team busy!

Two coaches are at the National Brass Championships, transporting passengers to and from this fantastic event.

Another is on day two of our excursion to ABBA Voyage, giving our guests the chance to enjoy the incredible ABBA experience in London.

It’s always great to see our coaches out and about, covering such a variety of trips and events. Three coaches, three different duties, one busy night in London!

We hope everyone travelling with us has a fantastic evening!

If you would like a free no obligation quote please don’t hesitate to contact us:
📞 01594 822110
📧 [email protected]

30/09/2026

🚌 GR4 & GR5 BUS PASSES - NOW AVAILABLE IN APPLE WALLET! 📱

We’ve made it a little easier for students travelling on our GR4 and GR5 services to Dene Magna School to keep their bus pass handy.
Students using an iPhone can now add their bus pass directly to Apple Wallet, making it much easier to store, find and access their ticket when travelling - no more searching through old emails each morning!

To add the pass:
- Open the original email received when the ticket was issued and click the link to view the ticket; or
- Log in to your Passenger ShuttleID account at passenger.shuttleid.uk
- Once the ticket is displayed, simply tap “Add to Apple Wallet”.

The pass will then be stored conveniently in Apple Wallet, ready to show when required. 📲

If you can’t find the original ticket email or have any problems accessing the pass, please email [email protected] and we’ll be happy to send you a new ticket link.

26/09/2026

Today we’ve got plenty of our coaches out and about exploring the country!

Here’s our Neoplan currently sat down in Bideford with our sponsored football team, Hartpury F.C. ⚽️

Kick-off is just around the corner… best of luck, Hartpury!

Book your next adventure today!

📞 01594 822110
📧 [email protected]

www.grindlescoaches.co.uk

🚐

17/09/2026

🎄🎅 99 DAYS TO GO… but who’s counting?! 🎅🎄

Yes… Christmas is creeping up on us! 😳 And if you’re already thinking about twinkling lights, Christmas markets, festive shopping and getting into the seasonal spirit, we’ve got plenty of days out to look forward to! 🚌✨

Our November & December Day Excursions are now available to book, with a fantastic selection including:

🎄 Wi******er Christmas Market
✨ Bath Christmas Market
🎁 Stratford Christmas Market
🎅 Worcester Victorian Christmas Fayre
🛍️ Oxford Christmas Shopping
🎁 Cribbs Causeway
✨ Plus Cardiff, Clarks Village, Moreton-in-Marsh and more!

And before the Christmas lights go on, we’ve even got the spectacular Bridgwater & Weston Illuminated Carnivals to enjoy! 🎆

Leave the car at home, forget about finding somewhere to park and let us do the driving. Simply hop aboard locally, sit back and enjoy a festive day out! 🚌

⚠️ Christmas excursions are always popular, so we'd recommend booking early to secure your seats.

🎟️ Take a look at ALL of our upcoming Day Excursions and book online here:

👉 www.grindlescoaches.co.uk/excursions/

📞 Or book with our friendly team on 01594 822110

🎄 The countdown is officially ON… 99 days until Christmas! 🎅

16/09/2026

👀 SOMETHING EXCITING IS COMING… 🚌✨

Our brand-new UK & European Coach Holidays 2027 Brochure is nearly here! 🎉

We’re putting the finishing touches to another fantastic year of holidays, with destinations taking us across the UK and into Europe… but we’re not giving everything away just yet! 🤫

Here are a few clues about what you might find inside… 👇

🌴 A taste of the English Riviera
⛴️ An island escape just across the water
🏔️ Breathtaking lakes, mountains & countryside
🌿 A getaway amongst some of England’s finest scenery
🚢 A spectacular European river cruise
🏰 Dramatic landscapes and a journey north of the border
☀️ A little Spanish sunshine on the Mediterranean coast
🎄 And perhaps a touch of Turkey & Tinsel somewhere historic…

Think you can work out where we’re heading? 👀

And that’s only a sneak peek – there’s plenty more still to be revealed!

📖 Grindles Coaches UK & European Coach Holidays 2027

Brochure coming very soon…

Keep an eye on our page for the big reveal! 🚌💛

Address

4 Dockham Road
Cinderford
GL142AQ

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 1pm
	2pm - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 1pm
	2pm - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 1pm
	2pm - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 1pm
	2pm - 5pm
Friday	9am - 1pm
	2pm - 5pm

Website

http://www.grindlescoaches.co.uk/

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