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Simonds Coach & Travel

Name: Simonds Coach & Travel
Address: Oak Drive, Diss, IP224GX, GB
Telephone: +441379647300
Price range: £
Rating: 4.6

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

rs 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.

15/11/2024

Orchid Festival at Kew Gardens

Kew’s iconic Orchid festival returns for 2025 celebrating the spectacular flora and fauna of Peru.

📅 Saturday 1st March 2025
💷 Adults £57.00, Seniors £55.00
🚌 Pick-ups available in Harleston, Diss, Botesdale, Stanton, Ixworth, Bury St Edmunds
💻 https://www.simonds.co.uk/itineraries/8644-orchid-festival-at-kew-gardens?tourid=165373&t3p=
☎️ 01379 647300

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

14/11/2024

Thriplow Daffodil Weekend & Country Fair

📅 Sunday 23rd March 2025
💷 Adults £34.00, Seniors £33.00
🚌 Pick-ups available in Harleston, Diss, Botesdale, Stanton, Ixworth, Bury St Edmunds
💻 https://www.simonds.co.uk/itineraries/8651-thriplow-daffodil-weekend-and-country-fair?tourid=165372&t3p=
☎️ 01379 647300

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

13/11/2024

Snowdrops at Anglesey Abbey Gardens & Cambridge

📅 Sunday 16th February 2025
💷 Adults £45.00, Seniors £44.00 (National Trust Member Discount available)
🚌 Pick-ups available in Harleston, Diss, Botesdale, Stanton, Ixworth, Bury St Edmunds
💻 https://www.simonds.co.uk/itineraries/8533-snowdrops-at-anglesey-abbey-gardens-and-cambridge?tourid=165383&t3p=
☎️ 01379 647300

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

12/11/2024

Rochester Dickensian Festival & Market

📅 Saturday 7th December 2024
💷 Adults £37.00, Seniors £35.00
🚌 Pick-ups available in Harleston, Diss, Botesdale, Stanton, Ixworth, Bury St Edmunds
💻 https://www.simonds.co.uk/itineraries/8250-rochester-dickensian-festival-and-market?tourid=165340&t3p=
☎️ 01379 647300

Step back in time and start the festive season in Dickensian style at the popular Rochester Dickensian Christmas festival taking place on Saturday, 7 and Sunday, 8 December. Each year, the first weekend of December brings Victorian festivities to Rochester in the form of a Dickensian Christmas, where you can experience street entertainment, readings, song and dance. You’ll be captivated by Dickens’ characters as you explore the literary journey that was the great writer’s life. A full programme of colourful and lively events will be published nearer the time. The Rochester Christmas Market will be taking place at the same time as the festival.

https://www.simonds.co.uk/itineraries/8250-rochester-dickensian-festival-and-market?tourid=165340&t3p=

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

11/11/2024

Christmas at Kew Gardens
✨SOLD OUT✨

As one of the UK’s leading and most acclaimed illuminated trails, Christmas at Kew is an unmissable opportunity to herald the start of Christmas or welcome in the New Year. Along the route, our delicious independent street food vendors will offer tasty festive delights, from hot food and sweet treats to spiced winter warmers and hot chocolate.

📅 Saturday 30th November 2024
💷 Adults £64.00, Seniors £62.00
🚌 Pick-ups available in Harleston, Diss, Botesdale, Stanton, Ixworth, Bury St Edmunds
💻 https://www.simonds.co.uk/itineraries/8790-christmas-at-kew-gardens?tourid=165341&t3p=
☎️ 01379 647300

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

10/11/2024

Today and Always
We will remember them.

08/11/2024

Join us for a visit to Bletchley Park, the central site for British codebreakers during World War II

📅 Saturday 29th March 2025
💷 Adults £55.00, Seniors £53.00
🚌 Pick-ups available in Harleston, Diss, Botesdale, Stanton, Ixworth, Bury St Edmunds
💻 https://www.simonds.co.uk/itineraries/8772-bletchley-park-home-of-the-codebreakers?tourid=165380&t3p=
☎️ 01379 647300

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

07/11/2024

World Indoor Bowls Championship at Potters incl Lunch

Mixed Pairs Quarter Finals

📅Friday 17th January 2025
💷 Adults £44.00, Seniors £43.00
🚌 Pick-ups available in Harleston, Diss, Botesdale, Stanton, Ixworth, Bury St Edmunds
💻https://www.simonds.co.uk/itineraries/8739-world-indoor-bowls-championship-at-potters-incl-lunch?tourid=165382&t3p=
☎️ 01379 647300

For more information or to book call our office on 01379 647300

06/11/2024

Thursford Christmas Spectacular - updated
✨Limited availability on all remaining dates✨

Sun 1st December - Matinee Performance - SOLD OUT
Sat 7th December - Evening Performance - 4 tickets available
Thurs 12th December - Matinee Performance - SOLD OUT
Sat 14th December - Matinee Performance - 1 ticket available

Prices from £87.00 per person (Price includes ticket and travel)

For a full list of dates available visit https://www.simonds.co.uk/day-excursions?c2f=17 or call our office on 01379 647300

05/11/2024

RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival
✨Newly added✨

2025 promises amazing garden designs, gorgeous floral displays and exclusive shopping.

📅 Saturday 5th July 2025
💷 Adults £80.00, Seniors £78.00
🚌 Pick-ups available in Harleston, Diss, Botesdale, Stanton, Ixworth, Bury St Edmunds
💻 https://www.simonds.co.uk/itineraries/8579-rhs-hampton-court-palace-garden-festival?tourid=165379&t3p=
☎️ 01379 647300

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

04/11/2024

York at Christmas
✨Limited availability✨

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 6th December 2024
💷 Adults £46.00, Seniors £45.00
🚌 Pick-ups available in Eye, Harleston, Diss, Botesdale, Stanton, Ixworth, Bury St Edmunds
💻 https://www.simonds.co.uk/itineraries/8173-york-at-christmas?&tourid=165335
☎️ 01379 647300

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

01/11/2024

Hyde Park Winter Wonderland

Stroll through Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park for a delightfully jolly dose of festive London spirit. You'll find winter markets, festive rides, stalls and much more.

📅 Sunday 1st December 2024
💷 Adults £36.00, Seniors £34.00 (Travel Only)
🚌 Pick-ups available in Harleston, Diss, Botesdale, Stanton, Ixworth, Bury St Edmunds
💻 https://www.simonds.co.uk/itineraries/8260-hyde-park-winter-wonderland?tourid=165338&t3p=
☎️ 01379 647300

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

31/10/2024

RHS Chelsea Flower Show
✨On Sale Now✨

📅 Saturday 24th May 2025
💷 Adults £145.00 per person
🚌 Pick-ups available in Harleston, Diss, Botesdale, Stanton, Ixworth, Bury St Edmunds
☎️ 01379 647300

For more information or to book visit please call our office on 01379 647300

30/10/2024

Festive Scenic Tour incl Lunch

📅 Wednesday 11th December 2024
💷 Adults £54.00, Seniors £53.00
🚌 Pick-ups available in Harleston, Diss, Botesdale, Stanton, Ixworth, Bury St Edmunds
💻 https://www.simonds.co.uk/itineraries/8255-festive-scenic-tour-incl-lunch?tourid=165352&t3p=
☎️ 01379 647300

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

29/10/2024

Elvis - Evolution The Immersive Experience
✨Newly added✨

ELVIS EVOLUTION is a brand new experience from Layered Reality™, the UK's leading immersive specialists, celebrating the life of Elvis Presley. Combining cutting-edge technology, heart-pounding music, live musicians and mind-blowing multimedia, ELVIS EVOLUTION lets you relive the King's iconic moments.

Taking place at the Immerse LDN site at London Excel Waterfront, Elvis Evolution is a high-energy, high-tech homage that promises to be an unforgettable night where you will walk in Elvis’ blue suede shoes. A night for lifelong fans and newcomers alike, Elvis Evolution lets you experience Elvis, like never before.

The actual experience takes around 110 minutes. We also have a 60s diner, where you can enjoy drinks and snacks before your experience, A Tiki bar half way through where you can enjoy a themed interval cocktail and at the end of the experience there is an exclusive 'All Shook Up' Afterparty, where you can continue to enjoy the entertainment and celebrate the legacy of Elvis.

📅 Sunday 20th July 2025
💷 Adults £96.00, Seniors £94.00
🚌 Pick-ups available in Harleston, Diss, Botesdale, Stanton, Ixworth, Bury St Edmunds
💻 https://www.simonds.co.uk/itineraries/8804-elvis-evolution-the-immersive-experience?tourid=165377&t3p=
☎️ 01379 647300

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

29/10/2024

Service update 70/70A
Due to the current road closure, all buses in Stanton will divert via the Chase until Friday 1st November.
Apologies for any inconvenience caused.

28/10/2024

Cruising into Christmas, London

📅 Saturday 23rd November 2024
💷 Adults £75.00, Seniors £73.00
🚌 Pick-ups available in Harleston, Diss, Botesdale, Stanton, Ixworth, Bury St Edmunds
💻 https://www.simonds.co.uk/itineraries/8800-cruising-into-christmas?tourid=165368&t3p=
☎️ 01379 647300

We meet our top notch Blue Badge Tour Guide at The Cutty Sark, Greenwich ready to walk over to the Pier as the sun sets, for a cruise to Westminster with fun and informative commentary. The coach will meet us Westminster Pier ready for the tour of Christmas London by night. It's great fun seeing the busy shopping streets from high up in the coach. Our tour is more than the Christmas Lights though as we'll also show you some of London's most beautifully illuminated buildings. Our day will finish with a one course fish & chip supper with a hot drink (included).

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

26/10/2024

Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour - Birmingham

Hold on to your sequins, shine up those dance shoes, and prepare for a show of pure glitz, glamour, and jaw-dropping excitement—because the Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour is back, and it promises to be bigger, brighter, and more brilliant than ever!

📅 Saturday 18th January 2025
💷 Adults £110.00, Seniors £110.00
🚌 Pick-ups available in Harleston, Diss, Botesdale, Stanton, Ixworth, Bury St Edmunds
💻 https://www.simonds.co.uk/itineraries/8799-strictly-come-dancing-matinee-performance?tourid=165366&t3p=
☎️ 01379 647300

Book your tickets today and get ready to dance your way into the new year with the Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour!

For more information on any of our day excursion 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

Website

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

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