Elite Tickets offers a wide selection of day trips both within the UK and on the continent.
Unless otherwise stated, coach transport for each trip is from Braintree, Witham, Chelmsford or Ingatestone.
Summer’s Day in Thorpeness & Aldeburgh
Sunday 26th July 2026
£37.50 Per Person
Join us on this delightful day out to the Suffolk Coast !
The small village of Thorpeness is dominated by the Meare, which is open all year round and bears witness to the village’s fantastical past. Thorpeness was the dream of wealthy Scottish barrister Glencairn Stuart Ogilvie. Originally a fishing hamlet called Thorpe in what would later be designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, it was seen by Ogilvie as the perfect place to create an adult playground for his family and friends. Once complete, he renamed it Thorpeness to distinguish it from all the other Thorpes in East Anglia, and one of the most unique villages in the country was born.
Today the village is just how Ogilvie envisaged it with pretty mock Tudor houses and the fairy-tale ‘House in the Clouds’. With Peter Pan islands, boats in every shade of the rainbow, and plenty of secrets to uncover, Thorpeness Meare is the centrepiece of this fantastic village on the Suffolk coast.
Summer Jazz Cruise along the Norfolk Broads
Sunday 9th August 2026
£69.00 Per Person
Leaving the Essex area early afternoon, we shall head to the delightful village of Horning on the Norfolk Broads. There will be time to explore the village and enjoy an early dinner before we board the Mississippi Paddle Steamer at 5.45 pm.
Enjoy a summer evening of relaxing live jazz music, played by the 3-piece jazz band The Broads Chords whilst you cruise along the River Bure. The cruise departs from the village of Horning, passing St. Benet’s Abbey onto South Walsham Broad and finishing back in Horning.
The Southern Comfort is a double deck paddle steamer, purpose built for the Broads . On the cruise you will pass lovely old thatched houses, windmills, Norfolk reed beds, cruisers, yachts and the occasional wherry. There is a licenced bar on board the Southern Comfort.
Battersea Power Station & The Chimney Lift
Friday 14th August 2026
£29.50 Per Person or £49.50 with The Chimney Lift
Join us in discovering one of London’s most exciting new shopping and leisure destination at the iconic Grade II* listed, Battersea Power Station. This legendary London landmark and surrounding area has been brought back to life as one of the most exciting and innovative mixed use neighbourhoods in the world – a place for locals, tourists and residents to enjoy a unique blend of over 140 shops, bars, restaurants, leisure and entertainment venues, parks and historical spaces. There are over 50 world-class cafes, bars and signature restaurants to choose from inside the Power Station, on the riverside and along Electric Boulevard.
There will also be the opportunity to see London from an elevated perspective from The Chimney Lift (must be purchased at the time of booking this trip). Step inside the iconic Battersea Power Station and make a thrilling ascent 109 metres to the top of the north-west chimney where you will take in stunning 360 degree views of London’s skyline.
Camden Markets and optional canal boat cruise along Regents Canal
Sunday 6th September 2026
£32.50 adults – £27.50 children
£55 adults – £42.50 children
Camden is known for its avant garde fashion designers, cutting edge musicians, talented artists and craftsmen, exciting clubs and music venues but, above all, it is known for its markets. Each weekend people descend on the markets to browse and shop or just hang out, soak up the atmosphere and meet friends in the many local bars and restaurants. Camden is the largest street market in the UK, although actually it is a collection of six separate markets, each with their own distinct and unique style.
Saturday 12th September 2026
£35 per person
Join us for a day of Music, Tradition, Fun and Flavour celebrating the mighty oyster and everything that makes the coastal town of Whitstable so unique. Steeped in maritime history and community spirit, Whitstable is the perfect place to eat, dance and explore – and of course, celebrate oysters ! Whitstable’s love affair with oysters goes way back – all the way to the Roman Empire, when Julius Caesar’s soldiers developed a taste for Kent’s finest molluscs.
The iconic, historic ceremony of the Landing of the Oysters is the soul of the Whitstable Rocks Oyster Festival – a tradition dating back to 1657. Local fishermen and sailors bring in the first symbolic catch of oysters and ceremonially land them on the beach. A Blessing of the Sea follows – a timeless ritual of giving thanks and asking for the ocean’s continued bounty. This is accompanied by the Whitstable Sea Scouts & Brass Band & Samba Pelo Mar leading a vibrant community procession to East Quay.
Guided Tour of Freemason’s Hall & Free Time in Covent Garden
Tuesday 3rd November 2026
£49.50 per person
We are very excited to be able to offer you the opportunity to experience a guided tour of the Freemason’s Hall in London, the home to the United Grand Lodge of England and Wales. The building, which is Grade II* listed, dates from 1927-1933, and has a richly decorated interior.
Today’s stunning landmark building, completed in 1933, was designed by architects H.V. Ashley and F. Winton Newman with a classic art deco design. The building was also dedicated to all Freemasons killed in the Great War and in that way it also stands as a war memorial. Freemasons’ Hall is recognised as one of the finest Art Deco buildings in England.
Holkham Hall by Candelight
Sunday 29th November 2026
£75.00 Per Person
Experience the magnificent state rooms of this 18th century Palladian style house in all their festive finery. Hundreds of flickering candles will light up the elaborately decorated rooms as you spend time exploring Holkham Hall. See each stateroom beautifully adorned with sweet-scented pine trees, greenery, sparkling decorations, and twinkling lights.
A glass of prosecco and a mince pie will add to the sumptuousness of this uniquely special day out.
Rochester Dickensian Christmas Festival
Saturday 5th December 2026
£32.50 Per Person
Step back in time with the high street dramatically transformed to Christmas one hundred years ago.
The Dickensian Christmas Festival is a perfect way to start the festive season as Historic Rochester in Kent glows with the sights and sounds of a Christmas scene of the Victorian era as we witness the best-loved characters from the works of Charles Dickens come to life.
Keep an eye out for iconic Dickens characters like Scrooge and Miss Havisham as you explore the decorated streets. The festival is filled with seasonal cheer, from carolers singing classic tunes to stalls serving delicious Christmas treats. With carol singers, bell ringers, costumed parades and street theatre, this is an event not to be missed.
Stratford Upon Avon Christmas Markets
Sunday 6th December 2026
£37.50 Per Person
Nestled in the heart of Shakespeare’s hometown, the Stratford-upon-Avon Christmas Market transforms the historic town centre into a festive winter wonderland. With charming wooden chalets lining the streets, visitors can browse a wide variety of handcrafted gifts, seasonal treats, artisan products, and unique stocking fillers.
Set against the beautiful backdrop of Tudor buildings and the River Avon, the market offers a perfect festive day out with family and friends. From delicious street food and traditional German sausages to handmade decorations and locally crafted goods, there’s something to delight every visitor.
Chinese New Year Celebrations in London
Sunday 7th February 2027
£32.50 Per Person
Join us in London for the largest Chinese New Year celebrations outside Asia. Every year, hundreds of thousands of people descend on the West End to enjoy a colourful parade, free stage performances and traditional Chinese food, and to wish each other “Xin Nian Kuai Le” (Happy New Year in Mandarin) or “Sun Nin Faai Lok” (in Cantonese).
During Lunar New Year, London hosts the vibrant Chinese New Year parade, featuring colourful floats and the largest gathering of Chinese lions and dragons in Europe. The celebrations also include lively activities and foodie treats in Chinatown; family-friendly entertainment in Leicester Square; and while Trafalgar Square often plays host to the main stage performances, you can expect to find more stages on Dean Street and Shaftesbury Avenue.
Ladies Day at Royal Ascot
Thursday 17th June 2027
£135.00 Per Person
A day filled with glamour, featuring their oldest and most prestigious race, the Gold Cup.
Immerse yourself in the full splendour of Royal Ascot in the Queen Anne Enclosure. As the only public enclosure that grants access to the coveted Parade Ring, Bandstand and Grandstand, the Queen Anne Enclosure provides an unparalleled view of the world-class racing on offer. Guests will get fantastic views of the racing from the trackside viewing lawns, and can watch the Royal Procession either from the trackside area, or from the Parade Ring steppings.
The Queen Anne Enclosure is also the only public enclosure that grants its guests access to the jubilant Singing Around The Bandstand which takes place after racing – an uplifting experience like no other.