Smugglers in the West Country 2026
Explore the West Country by coach
Book NowMonday 26th October 5 days £545.00 per person
Single supplement £15.00 pn
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WHAT’S INCLUDED
- 4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast
- Poldark Country
- Shipwreck, Rescue & Heritage Centre
- Plymouth
- Jamaica Inn Smuggling museum
Ships, wrecks and maritime heritage are the order of the day as we take a step back in time. Charlestown has stories of wrecks and rescue, while Bodmin Moor conjures tales of smugglers. You will also see pretty coastal villages and dramatic ruins. Free time in Plymouth gives you time to explore this historic town and then explore the coastline by coach.
DUKE OF CORNWALL HOTEL
The Duke of Cornwall Hotel is a landmark built in 1863 which has endured at the heart of this maritime city for over a century, standing as a strong connection to days gone by. Created as the city’s first luxury hotel, the building was designed to project Victorian grandeur and splendour.Local attractions include the historic Barbican and the famous Hoe.
Rooms are en-suite and have wi-fi and a TV with tea and coffee making.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Ashingdon Golden Cross | Golden Cross, By Fox (Welcome Homes) |
| Barking, North St | North Street, Barking,outside St Margaret's Church |
| Barkingside | Barkingside, Fulwell Cross, by Swimming Baths |
| Billericay Sun Corner | Sun Corner, Laindon Road, Billericay |
| Brentwood | Brentwood High St, by Dairyman (Argos) |
| BUS STOP Cherrydown East | BUS STOP Cherrydown East, Basildon |
| Canvey Island - Canute | King Canute PH, Canvey Island |
| Canvey Island - Haystack | Long Road, Canvey Island, Haystack |
| Chalkwell Park | Chalkwell Park Bus Stop |
| Chandos Garage Hockley | Chandos Garage Hockley |
| Cricketers Westcliff | Cricketers Bus Stop, Southend on Sea |
| Dagenham Wood Lane | Wood Lane, Dagenham, Opp Morrisons |
| Eastwood - Kent Elms | Kent Elms Corner, Eastwood, Rayleigh Road |
| Eastwood - Rochford Cnr | Rayleigh Road, Eastwood, Rochford Corner |
| Eastwood Jones Corner | Eastwood, Rayleigh Road, Jones Corner Bus Stop by Brookside Tavern |
| Grays Oak PH | Oak PH, Socketts Heath, Grays |
| Hadleigh - Vic House Cnr | Vic House Corner, Kiln Road, Hadleigh |
| Hadleigh Church | Hadleigh Church, Bus Layby |
| Harold Wood | Bus Stop Station Road Harold Wood by Coop |
| High Rd, S Benfleet | High Rd S.Benfleet by Benfleet Travel opp Shell Ga |
| Hockley Spa | SPA ROAD Bus Stop, Hockley |
| Hornchurch | North Street, Hornchurch, Fire Station |
| Ilford | Clements Road, Ilford, by Travelodge IG1 !BA |
| Kents Hill Lights | Kents Hill Lights Bus Stop, London Road, Benfleet |
| Kiln Road (Kenneth Road) | Kiln Road (Kenneth Road) - Thundersley |
| Leigh on Sea - Elms | Elms PH, London Road, Leigh on Sea |
| Leigh on Sea - Thames Dr | Thames Drive, Leigh on Sea |
| M25 Thurrock Services | M25 Thurrock Services Coach Park |
| North Shoebury Road | Bus Stop , North Shoebury Road, (St Marys Church near Asda) |
| Pitsea | Old Gala Bingo, Pitsea SS13 3AH |
| Rayleigh Websters Way | Websters Way, Rayleigh, opp Rayleigh Lanes |
| Rochford Station Bus Stop | Rochford Station Bus Stop, Bradley Way |
| Romford | St Edwards Way, Romford, Bus Stop 'H' |
| Shenfield | Shenfield Station |
| Shoeburyness - Kathryn Ct | The Cambridge.(Kathryn Ct.), Shoeburyness |
| South Benfleet Clare Rd | Tarpots Coach Stop (opp Clare Road), Sth Benfleet |
| South Benfleet St Marys | St Mary's Church, Layby, South Benfleet |
| Southchurch Tyrrel Drive | Southchurch Road - Tyrrel Drive (Swintons) |
| Southchurch White Horse | White Horse Bus Stop, Southchurch |
| Southend Airport | Bus Stop, Southend Airport, Eastwoodbury Crescent |
| Southend Queensway | Bus Layby, Rear of Sainsburys, Southend |
| Stanford le Hope Rookery | Rookery Corner, SLH (St Cleres Hall Golf Club) |
| TBA | TBA |
| Thorpe Bay Station | Bus Stop, Acacia Drive, Thorpe Bay |
| Upminster | Station Approach, Upminster |
| Vange Barge | Vange Barge Bus Stop, High Road, Pitsea |
| Wakering Crouchmans | Wakering High St/ Crouchmans Avenue |
| West Leigh Schools | West Leigh Schools, London Rd, Leigh on Sea |
| Westcliff on Sea Bell PH | Bell PH, Rochford Road Bus Stop |
| Westcliff on Sea Palace | Palace Theatre, Westcliff on Sea |
| Wickford Halls Corner | Halls Corner, opp Police Station, Wickford |
