Coach trips from Reading: By The Sea Days

'The first question often asked about the British seaside is: has it got pebbles or sand? Well, there is much more to Britain’s seaside resorts. By choosing outstanding examples, we hope you will find a resort to suit you.'

	Bournemouth date: Thursday 1 May 2008 & Tuesday 29 July 2008 , pick-up route: WD adult: £19.00, concession: £18.00, child: £16.00 One of our youngest seaside resorts, Bournemouth offers miles of sandy beaches, beautiful garden walks, shopping arcades and pine-covered chines. It claims to enjoy one of the most comfortable microclimates in the UK. Two named trains of the past sum up this fine resort: The Bournemouth Belle from London and The Pines Express from the North of England.
	Brighton dates: Sunday 15 June 2008 & Monday 4 August 2008, pick-up route: ED adult: £19.00, concession: £18.00, child: £16.00 Over two hundred years ago Brighton was a small village. Then the Prince Regent gave it his Royal Approval and Brighton became a leading resort of the South. You can wander the famous lanes with their interesting shops and restaurants, take a ride along the front on Magnus Volk’s historic railway or just sit on the beach and watch the world go by. Don’t forget the pier as well – there’s always plenty of things to do in Brighton.
	Swanage dates: Monday 23 June 2008 & Thursday 28 August 2008, pick-up route: WD adult: £19.00, concession: £18.00, child: £16.00 In a sheltered cove on the Isle of Purbeck, Swanage is a haven for beach combers and sightseers. It is a compact town and everything is close to hand, including the station from where the Swanage Railway Company runs steam trains to Corfe. You’ll find ice cream parlours, antiques and gift shops, and lots of places to eat here, as well as floral displays on the seafront gardens.
	Weston-super-Mare date: Saturday 26 July 2008 & Monday 15 September 2008, pick-up route: WD adult: £19.00, concession: £18.00, child: £16.00 Here is another resort that has grown considerably since the Victorian era. Bathing has taken place here since the 18th century due to the shallow beach and it has a compact town centre close to the seafront. Visit the ‘Jill Dando’ memorial garden designed and built by BBC Television’s Groundforce team – just a short walk from the town or seafront.