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Simonds Coach & Travel

Name: Simonds Coach & Travel
Address: Oak Drive, Diss, IP224GX, GB
Telephone: +441379647300
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For all local bus service & P&R enquiries visit https://www.central-connect.co.uk/ 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 passengers 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.

03/11/2026

Santa is coming to Roydon & Diss!

The Simonds Santa Bus will visit stops in Roydon and Diss on Tuesday 1st December, 5.30pm-8.00pm.

- See Santa aboard our brightly illuminated Christmas bus
- Meet Santa’s elves
- Soak up the festive lights and decorations
- FREE for everyone!

Spread a little Christmas kindness: If you can, bring a non-perishable food donation (tinned food, pasta, rice, cereal) for a local food bank. Every donation, big or small, makes a difference. It’s completely voluntary, so come along whether or not you bring something.

Who’s been on Santa’s Good List? Know a child who has been amazing, kind, brave or helpful? Nominate them and tell us why. We’ll be inviting some of the most deserving children aboard the bus (accompanied by an adult).

Our full route and stops will be announced soon. Sign up for updates and be the first to know.

www.simondsevents.co.uk

03/11/2026

Introducing Simonds Club, launching at Dunston Hall this December

We’re delighted to announce the official launch of Simonds Club, our new way of saying thank you to the customers who travel with us. Join us at Dunston Hall to be among the first to discover the benefits and rewards on offer, and find out how you can get even more from every journey with Simonds.

Alongside the launch, enjoy a delicious festive 2-course lunch in the elegant surroundings of Dunston Hall, catch up with friends and fellow travellers, and soak up the Christmas atmosphere. Our friendly office team will be there too, so it’s a lovely chance to meet the people behind your journeys.

Sit back, enjoy the journey and celebrate the season with the Simonds team.

Date: Monday, 7th December 2026
Venue: Dunston Hall
Booking: https://www.simonds.co.uk/tours/a-very-merry-simonds-christmas

16/10/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us yesterday for making our very first Simonds Holiday Showcase such a brilliant day! It was lovely to share our new Luxury Coach Holidays collection with you, and to hear where you were excited to travel with us in 2027.

Congratulations to all of our winners, including Jackie (pictured), who has won a holiday for two! We hope you and your daughter have a wonderful time together on the holiday you choose.

Missed the day? Brochures will be available to collect from our depot in Diss from Monday, and from Norwich Bus Station on Tuesday. Prefer to browse at home? PDF copies are on our NEW website, and you can request a postal copy there too.

All 2027 holidays are now open for booking, so there's no better time to start planning your next adventure with us. Visit our new website to explore the collection: www.simonds.co.uk

Swipe through the photos to relive the day! 📸

14/10/2026

Just 1 day to go until our 2027 Holiday Showcase event!

Join us tomorrow to find your perfect 2027 getaway. You'll be the first to see our 2027 brochure, and have the opportunity to speak to the team about the details of every trip. We'll also be offering exclusive discounts on the day that you won't find anywhere else, you won't want to miss it!

Let us know you're coming by registering your details at: www.simondsevents.co.uk

13/10/2026

2 days to go until our 2027 Holiday Showcase event!

Join us on Thursday 15th October to find your perfect 2027 getaway. You'll be the first to see our 2027 brochure, and have the opportunity to speak to the team about the details of every trip. We'll also be offering exclusive discounts on the day that you won't find anywhere else, you won't want to miss it!

Let us know you're coming by registering your details at: www.simondsevents.co.uk

08/10/2026

There's still time to book our Cologne Christmas Market holiday!

Immerse yourself in the magic of the festive season as you discover some of Germany’s most enchanting Christmas markets. Marvel at the striking Gothic splendour of Cologne Cathedral, explore the UNESCO-protected treasures of Aachen, and soak up the romantic atmosphere of the Merode Castle Christmas Market - a truly picturesque winter wonderland.

Call us on 01379 647300 (option 3) to speak to a member of our friendly team, or find out more on our website: https://shorturl.at/swgtU

07/10/2026

There's still time to book our Yuletide Yorkshire & Harewood House holiday!

Celebrate the season in style with carols, crackers, festive food, and twinkling decorations on this charming Christmas break. Enjoy seasonal shopping, picturesque scenery, and a special festive afternoon tea at Harewood House, all set in the heart of Yorkshire.

Call us on 01379 647300 (option 3) to speak to a member of our friendly team, or find out more on our website: https://shorturl.at/VyPWX

06/10/2026

Join us for our Driver Recruitment Event on Thursday 29th October 2026. Meet our
drivers, chat with our trainers and find out what a career behind the wheel could look like for you.

Our recruiters will be interviewing on the day, so you could leave with a job offer!

Register your interest: https://www.tmscareers.co.uk/recruitment-day

29/09/2026

Join us for our Holiday Showcase Event at our HQ, Oak Drive in Diss, on Thursday 15th October, for an exclusive look at out 2027 holidays. Let us know you're coming by booking online at www.simondsevents.co.uk

25/09/2026

Join us on Thursday 15th October to find your perfect 2027 getaway!

You'll be the first to see our 2027 brochure, and have the opportunity to speak to the team about the details of every trip. We'll also be offering exclusive discounts on the day that you won't find anywhere else, you won't want to miss it!

Let us know you're coming by registering your details at: www.simondsevents.co.uk

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

Website

http://www.simonds.co.uk/

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