Go Whittle! Our Centenary Celebrations in Bournemo
What's Included?
Go Whittle! Our Centenary Celebrations in Bournemouth - 5 days (4 nights) Monday 23rd-Friday 27th March 2026
In the run up to Whittle’s 100th birthday, we asked Ron Whittle whether he could recall the first ever holidays operated under the Whittle banner. For several decades previously the company had transported workers, then day trippers. You couldn’t operate package tours without an ‘extended tour license’, however, one was acquired in 1970. The very first Whittles holiday destination was Bournemouth, so we thought it would be a great opportunity to book two coaches worth of accommodation at the lovely Suncliff Hotel in the Dorset resort. There will be entertainment in the evenings, including a birthday celebration with Whittles Centenary cake, with the Whittles team on hand to celebrate with you in style – just like the very first tour! Go Whittle!
Price Includes:
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Return coach travel
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Door to Door service
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Go Whittle! courier on board
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Complimentary Tea/Coffee on board on days 1 and 5
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Half-board at your hotel
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Entertainment on 2 evenings, including a glass of fizz and Birthday Celebrations
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Excursions as described
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Entrance to Beaulieu
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Afternoon Tea Box on outward journey
Your Hotel: Suncliff Hotel, Bournemouth ***
The Suncliff boasts traditional yet contemporary design, offering warm hospitality for a relaxing break by the sea. All rooms have TV, hairdryer and tea/coffee making facilities. There is an indoor swimming pool, sauna, restaurant, bar, lounge and lift. During our stay there will be at least 2 nights’ entertainment, including our Whittles Centenary evening with live music.
Dates & Prices (Half Board)
Monday 23rd – Friday 27th March 2026 £599
Single Supplement £0 (limited availability)
Depature Times and Return Times TBC
Itinerary
Excursion 1
The New Forest & Beaulieu National Motor Museum. We traverse the New Forest on our way to Beaulieu, where your ticket includes entry to the Motor Museum, home to 280 vehicles, fro Formula 1 cars to land speed record breakers. You can also visit Palace House, once the gatehouse to Beaulieu Abbey itself. And why not take a ride on the Monorail or Veteran Bus during your stay.
Excursion 2
Dorchester & Weymouth. Dorcester is the fictional Casterbridge in Thomas Hardy's novels, with historic buildings galore and several museums to explore. We continue to Weymouth, a resort with lots of character.
Excursion 3
Salisbury. Spend time in Salisbury, Wiltshire's majestic cathedral city. Take in the abundance of historic buildings, not least the cathedral itself, which boasts Britain's tallest spire at 123 metres.
Departure dates
| Date | Duration | From price | Book now | Call back | Favourites |
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| 23 Mar 2026 | 5 Days | £599.00 | Full | Request call back | ★ |
Pick up points
Find the closest pick up point to you for this trip
| Name | Address |
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| Kidderminster Whittles | Kidderminster, Whittles Depot, Foley Business Park |
| Wolverhampton, | Wolverhampton, Faulkland St Coach Station |
| Worcester (Warndon) |
Worcester (Warndon), Bus Lay-by outside
the Beefeater Three Pears Inn |
Home pick-up area
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