01/12/2025
MOUNTBATTEN FESTIVAL of MUSIC FEATURING THE BAND of HIS MAJESTY’S ROYAL MARINES
Saturday 21st March 2026
Royal Marines Band Edinburgh Tattoo
The Mountbatten Festival of Music returns to London’s Royal Albert Hall, featuring the Massed Bands of His Majesty’s Royal Marines. The concert displays the outstanding versatility of some of the world’s finest military musicians. The Royal Marines showcase their incredible musicianship and pageantry which features a wide range of musical styles, including superb solo items, as well as the traditional marches and overtures that have proved such a hit over the years.
Depart 10.45hrs. (Mat) Ticket: £95.00 – Including best stalls seats.
Time for pre-show refreshments. Home 18.30hrs.
PLEASE NOTE: There only limited refreshments at the RAH so you are advised to bring your own if you wish.
THE ANNUAL REUNION EVENT - SUNDAY LUNCH & POOLE HARBOUR CRUISE
Sunday 07th June 2026
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e head west with a comfort stop before arriving at the popular Marsham Court Hotel in a wonderful location edging the beautiful Dorset coastline and sparkling sea in Bournemouth. The Marsham Court seafront hotel is a relaxing venue, ideally located with a refreshing blend of contemporary and friendly seaside ambiance and a welcoming retreat for our special reunion event. Experience a haven of hospitality with stunning views across Bournemouth Bay and enjoy a 3-course traditional Sunday lunch (vegetarian menu on request) plus tea or coffee. Next, there’s a short journey to Poole Quay for a 1½ hour Poole Harbour cruise. Welcome aboard! We take in fantastic views from the open deck as we pass picturesque Brownsea Island, Sandbanks Peninsula, Studland Bay and more. With live commentary from the Captain, you’re guaranteed to not miss a thing. You can also enjoy the lower saloon lounge area that includes both seating and a fully licensed bar. A great way to sit back and relax with friends on this tour highlight
Depart 08.45hrs. Ticket: £85.00. Includes traditional Sunday lunch and Poole harbour cruise with commentary. Vegetarian option by request only. Home 18.30hrs
SWANAGE STEAM RAILWAY & DELIGHTFUL SWANAGE
Sunday 30th August 2026
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The coastal town of Swanage is pure nostalgia. Ride a steam train through the countryside on a return trip to this seaside resort, walk along the Victorian pier and gaze out over Swanage Bay. The Swanage railway is located in the Isle of Purbeck; the rebuilt railway is the perfect place to enjoy a great day out on Dorset’s Jurassic Coast. The heritage railway operates full-size steam and diesel passenger trains along the six miles of line from Norden with stunning views of Corfe Castle and on to the Victorian seaside town of Swanage. There there’s time for refreshments of your choice and time to enjoy the towns attractions before the return train ride to Norden to re-join our coach.
Depart 08.15hrs. Ticket: Ad: £68.00, SC: £66.00, Ch: £60.00 – Home 18.00hrs
AUTUMN COLOURS, WADDESDON MANOR, GARDENS & AFTERNOON TEA
Wednesday 14th October 2026
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This French Renaissance-style chateau with its world-class collection and beautiful gardens and grounds has something you to enjoy. Waddesdon Manor was built by Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild between 1874 and 1885 to display his collection of arts and to entertain the fashionable world. It is now managed by the Rothschild Foundation on behalf of the National Trust. It’s home to the Rothschild Collections of paintings, sculpture, and decorative arts. A broad road sweeping through the grounds bright with its sewn hawthorns, scarlet and white chestnuts, clumps of double scarlet and white thorns, lilacs, golden yews and trees and shrubs can also be enjoyed. Full luxury afternoon tea concludes our visit. Shredded confit duck & wholegrain mustard croissant Butternut squash, Buckinghamshire free-range egg mayonnaise & rocket slider Goats cheese & caramelised red onion tartlet Homemade sausage roll with smoked apple ketchup Waddesdon gin cured salmon gravlax with cucumber gel on herb blini Smoked haddock & leek fishcake with homemade tartare Mini scone with strawberry jam & clotted cream Dark chocolate, salted caramel & espresso opera cake Apple crumble macron Pear, hazelnut & milk chocolate choux bun Lemon meringue tartlet Blackberry, vanilla and white chocolate verrine. Can you cope – join us and see!
Depart 09.15hrs from Yateley then all points to Frimley for 09.50hrs.
Ticket: £96.50 LESS National Trust membership discount of £22.50 per guest – Incudes Waddesdon Manor and Garden entry and full luxury afternoon tea. Home 18.00hrs
ALSO BOOKING
Norwich at Christmas & The Thursford Spectacular
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A 2-night, 3-day tour – Thursday 10th to Saturday 12th December 2026
TO MAKE A RESERVATION PLEASE CALL 07850 504914 OR email [email protected]
Travallen Travel & Events, 10 Throgmorton Road, Yateley, Hants GU46 6FA
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