Simonds Coach & Travel

Simonds Coach & Travel For all local bus service & P&R enquiries please email [email protected] Simonds Coach and Travel is the trading name of Simonds of Botesdale Ltd.

Simonds is located in Diss, Norfolk and provides coach holidays and excursions, garage services, training and conference facilities, coach travel and private hire. Roland Oswald Simonds founded the company in the late 1920's. He started his business repairing bicycles and agricultural machinery before moving into coaches in the early thirties with just two coaches. These were used to carry passeng

ers and provisions around the local area and during the summer months trips to the seaside. The company now has 40+ coaches and a turnover of £4.5m. Coaching is the mainstay of the company but there is also a car/van/HGV repair facility, and MOT's certification. The company employs over 85 staff. Following a company move in 2005 from their roots in Botesdale to Diss The hub and main operating centre is at the purpose built premises, Roswald House Oak Drive. The current fleet of coaches has a broad range of vehicle types. Volvo is the most predominant chassis the others being, Ford, Mercedes, MAN.

York at ChristmasEnjoy the Christmas cheer on offer in one of the UK's most festive cities as York's restaurants, shops ...
07/09/2026

York at Christmas

Enjoy the Christmas cheer on offer in one of the UK's most festive cities as York's restaurants, shops and attractions are beautifully decorated and provide a wonderful winter experience.

📅 Friday 4th December 2026
💷 Adults £46.00, Seniors £45.00
🚌 Pick-ups available in Norwich, Long Stratton, Harleston, Diss, Botesdale, Stanton, Ixworth, Bury St Edmunds
💻 https://www.simonds.co.uk/itineraries/9895-York-at-Christmas?firstTour=168097
☎️ 01379 647300 opt 3

For more information or to book visit https://www.simonds.co.uk/day-excursions or call our office on 01379 647300

Come Alive! The Greatest Showman Circus Spectacular📅 Friday 22nd January 2027💷 Adults £115.00, Seniors £115.00 🚌 Pick-up...
04/09/2026

Come Alive! The Greatest Showman Circus Spectacular

📅 Friday 22nd January 2027
💷 Adults £115.00, Seniors £115.00
🚌 Pick-ups available in Norwich, Long Stratton, Harleston, Diss, Botesdale, Stanton, Ixworth, Bury St Edmunds
💻 https://www.simonds.co.uk/itineraries/10098-Come-Alive!-The-Greatest-Showman-Circus-Spectacular?firstTour=168072
☎️ 01379 647300 option 3

For more information or to book visit https://www.simonds.co.uk/day-excursions or call our office on 01379 647300

🍫✨ Charlie and the Chocolate Factory – Matinee Performance ✨🍫🎟️ ON SALE TODAY!💛 Special Introductory OfferBook before 30...
03/09/2026

🍫✨ Charlie and the Chocolate Factory – Matinee Performance ✨🍫

🎟️ ON SALE TODAY!

💛 Special Introductory Offer
Book before 30th October 2026 and receive £5 OFF per person!

Simply quote GOLDEN at the time of booking to claim your discount. ✨

🎟️ Don’t miss out — book early and grab your golden ticket! 🍫🌟

📅 Thursday 9th September 2027
💷 Adults £110.00, Seniors £110.00
🚌 Pick-ups available in Norwich, Long Stratton, Harleston, Diss, Botesdale, Stanton, Ixworth, Bury St Edmunds, Newmarket
💻 https://www.simonds.co.uk/itineraries/10118-London-Show---Charlie-and-the-Chocolate-Factory?firstTour=168118
☎️ 01379 647300 opt 3

For more information on any of our day excursion visit https://www.simonds.co.uk/day-excursions or call our office on 01379 647300

Dunwich Fish & Chip Lunch & SouthwoldA visit to the coast to explore the charming seaside village of Dunwich and have lu...
27/08/2026

Dunwich Fish & Chip Lunch & Southwold

A visit to the coast to explore the charming seaside village of Dunwich and have lunch at the famous Flora Tea Rooms. After lunch we head to Southwold

📅 Saturday 26th September 2026
💷 Adults £45.00, Seniors £44.00
🚌 Pick-ups available in Bury St Edmunds, Ixworth, Stanton, Botesdale, Diss, Harleston
💻 https://www.simonds.co.uk/itineraries/10073-Dunwich-Fish-and-Chip-and-Southwold?firstTour=168100
☎️ 01379 647300 option 3

For more information on any of our day excursions visit https://www.simonds.co.uk/day-excursions or call our office on 01379 647300

Abba Voyage - Saturday 19th September✨Last 2 tickets remaining✨Blending cutting-edge technology, spectacular lighting, a...
25/08/2026

Abba Voyage - Saturday 19th September
✨Last 2 tickets remaining✨

Blending cutting-edge technology, spectacular lighting, and some of the most beloved songs ever written, ABBA take to the stage in a whole new way. In a stunning, purpose-built arena, one of the most popular groups in history appear as digital avatars in a ‘ground-breaking’ (Metro) concert that really ‘needs to be seen to be believed’ (BBC).

📅 Saturday 19th September 2026
💷 Adults £130.00, Seniors £130.00
🚌 Pick-ups available in Norwich, Long Stratton, Harleston, Diss, Botesdale, Stanton, Ixworth, Bury St Edmunds, Newmarket
💻 https://www.simonds.co.uk/itineraries/10038-Abba-Voyage---Matinee-Performance?firstTour=167992
☎️ 01379 647300 opt 3

For more information on any of our day excursion visit https://www.simonds.co.uk/day-excursions or call our office on 01379 647300

The Knitting & Stitching Show - Alexandra Palace❗Due to demand we have added an additional coach❗📅 Saturday 10th October...
25/08/2026

The Knitting & Stitching Show - Alexandra Palace
❗Due to demand we have added an additional coach❗

📅 Saturday 10th October 2026
💷 Adults £53.00, Seniors £51.00
🚌 Pick-ups available in Norwich, Long Stratton, Harleston, Diss, Botesdale, Stanton, Ixworth, Bury St Edmunds
☎️ 01379 647300 option 3
https://www.simonds.co.uk/itineraries/10110-The-Knit-and-Stitch-Show---Alexandra-Palace---Coach-3?firstTour=168105

Bringing together hundreds of crafting workshops, demonstrations, interactive features, curated textile art galleries, as well as over 200 of the leading specialist craft suppliers – this year’s show is bursting at the seams with creativity and innovation. All under one roof at the UK’s biggest and best craft show!

For more information on any of our day excursion visit https://www.simonds.co.uk/day-excursions or call our office on 01379 647300 opt 3

Abba Voyage Blending cutting-edge technology, spectacular lighting, and some of the most beloved songs ever written, ABB...
20/08/2026

Abba Voyage

Blending cutting-edge technology, spectacular lighting, and some of the most beloved songs ever written, ABBA take to the stage in a whole new way. In a stunning, purpose-built arena, one of the most popular groups in history appear as digital avatars in a ‘ground-breaking’ (Metro) concert that really ‘needs to be seen to be believed’ (BBC).

📅 Saturday 14th November 2026
💷 Adults £130.00, Seniors £130.00
🚌 Pick-ups available in Norwich, Long Stratton, Harleston, Diss, Botesdale, Stanton, Ixworth, Bury St Edmunds, Newmarket
💻 Sat 14th Nov - https://www.simonds.co.uk/itineraries/9908-Abba-Voyage---Matinee-Performance?firstTour=168071
☎️ 01379 647300 opt 3

For more information on any of our day excursion visit https://www.simonds.co.uk/day-excursions or call our office on 01379 647300

Thursford Christmas SpectacularMatinee performances available in November/December – from £91.00 per person (Price inclu...
19/08/2026

Thursford Christmas Spectacular

Matinee performances available in November/December – from £91.00 per person (Price includes ticket and travel)

*🎄We are offering a deposit scheme for all Thursford bookings made before 27th August 2026.
🎄Bookings made after this date will require payment in full
🎄A non-refundable deposit of £20.00 per person is required at the time of booking.
🎄Final Balance will be required by Friday 28th August 2026.
For a full list of dates available visit https://www.simonds.co.uk/day-excursions?c2f=17 or call our office on 01379 647300

Tower of LondonDiscover London’s castle – a secure fortress, royal palace and infamous prison Explore London’s iconic ca...
18/08/2026

Tower of London

Discover London’s castle – a secure fortress, royal palace and infamous prison Explore London’s iconic castle and World Heritage Site. Get up close to the Crown Jewels, meet the legendary Yeoman Warders and ravens and see the Tower like never before.

📅 Saturday 3rd October 2026
💷 Adults £71.00, Seniors £63.00
🚌 Pick-ups available in Norwich, Long Stratton, Harleston, Diss, Botesdale, Stanton, Ixworth, Bury St Edmunds
💻 https://www.simonds.co.uk/itineraries/9990-Tower-of-London?firstTour=168102
☎️ 01379 647300 opt 3

For more information or to book visit https://www.simonds.co.uk/day-excursions or call our office on 01379 647300

Address

Oak Drive
Diss
IP224GX

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 5:30pm

Telephone

+441379647300

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