MANY NEW EVENTS FOR 2025 TO COME
KEEP YOUR EYES PEELED!
We're now settling into 2025 and at last finally seeing some brighter and better days ahead with the colours of Spring blossoming everywhere. We all need the sunshine and something to look forward to - come and join us for some fun.
We have been working tirelessly to bring you new events, shows and days out, some new and exciting trips and some firm favourites are returning - hopefully something for everyone !
Don't forget that we do sell gift vouchers £50, £20, £10 or £5 for our day trips and these make a lovely present for those you are struggling to think of what to give, the recipients can take their time and browse through our brochure or website and choose a day out to remember - in a good way we hope !
HOT HOT HOT
WE HAVE THREE TICKETS AVAILABLE TO SEE
STARLIGHT EXPRESS
AT THE TROUBADOUR WEMBLEY PARK THEATRE
ON SUNDAY 6TH APRIL 2025
5.30 PM PERFORMANCE
FOR DETAILS PLEASE CALL OUR OFFICE ON 02392 230329
HOT HOT HOT
WE HAVE ONE TICKET AVAILABLE TO SEE ANDRE RIEU AT THE RESORTS WORLD ARENA BIRMINGHAM
SATURDAY 10TH MAY 2025
7.30 PM PERFORMANCE
FOR DETAILS PLEASE CALL OUR OFFICE ON 02392 230329
A taste of some new events to come is 2025 are:
IRVING BERLIN'S TOP HAT THE MUSCIAL AT THE CHICHESTER FESTIVAL THEATRE
NEW SECOND DATE - THE KENNET & AVON CANAL
NEW SECOND DATE - JUST FOR ONE DAY - The Live Aid Musical
TWO DATES FOR HRH KING CHARLES ROYAL GARDENS HIGHGROVE WITH LUNCH
CAMDEN MARKET AND REGENTS CANAL CRUISE
JOHN RUTTER'S CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION 2025
THE NEW FOREST & HAMPSHIRE COUNTY SHOW
BUCKINGHAM PALACE & STATE ROOMS
EVITA AT THE LONDON PALLADIUM
NEW SECOND DATE - JUST FOR ONE DAY - The Live Aid Musical
BY ROYAL APPOINTMENT
THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA
LES MISERABLES
THURSFORD CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR 2025
SOUNDS OF THE 60'S LIVE HOSTED BY TONY BLACKBURN OBE
PHANTOM OF THE OPERA
HOT HOT HOT - ELVIS EVOLUTION - THE IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE
NEW DATE FOR MOULIN ROUGE
NEW DATE FOR BLETCHLEY PARK
THE IDEAL HOME SHOW 2025
KINKY BOOTS
NEW DATE FOR STARLIGHT EXPRESS
LAKE GARDA THE ITALIAN GEM - WEEK TOUR
AND MUCH MUCH MORE!!
THE ABOVE EVENTS ARE NOW AVAILABLE TO BOOK
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We are very excited to have two new Ocean Cruises with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
SCENIC ISLANDS & COASTLINES OF SCOTLAND & IRELAND IN AUGUST 2025
SPANISH COLOURS & CULTURES IN SEPTEMBER 2025
For further details and full itinerary please click on the side bar OUR LATEST CRUISES WITH FRED OLSEN or pay us a visit at our office and we will be more than happy to help you with any enquiries for these beautiful ocean cruises.
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NEW - STEP INTO SPRING 2025
We have now secured a regular event that we attend every year, this really is something to kick your Spring season off with all the colour and vibrancy that is the Dutch Bulb Fields.
We bring you a super tour:
THE MAGNIFICENT KEUKENHOF GARDENS AND THE BEAUTIFUL DUTCH BULB FIELDS
FRIDAY 18TH APRIL TO MONDAY 21ST APRIL 2025
STAYING AT THE 4* AMRATH HOTEL ALKMAAR
SEE OUR SIDE BAR FOR MORE DETAILS
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Please see below for some of the NEW EVENTS that will be taking place and are now up and ready for you to book:
TWO DATES ARE NOW AVAILABLE FOR HRH KING CHARLES ROYAL GARDENS HIGHGROVE WITH LUNCH IN THE ORCHARD ROOM RESTAURANT HIGHGROVE
TUESDAY 1ST JULY 2026 - LIMITED NUMBERS AVAILABLE
TUESDAY 8TH JULY 2025 - LIMITED NUMBERS AVAILABLE
BUCKINGHAM PALACE & STATE ROOMS - MONDAY 21ST JULY 2025
A DAY FUL OF AGRICULTURAL FUN AT THE NEW FOREST & HAMPSHIRE COUNTY SHOW ON THURSDAY 31ST JULY 2025
EVITA AT THE LONDON PALLADIUM - MATINEE PERFORMANCE ON THURSDAY 28TH AUGUST 2025
JUST FOR ONE DAY - THE LIVE AID MUSICAL AT THE SHAFTESBURY THEATRE LONDON - MATINEE PERFORMANCE - WEDNESDAY 19TH NOVEMBER 2025
BY ROYAL APPOINTMENT AT THE MAYFLOWER THEATRE SOUTHAMPTON STARRING ANNE REID AND CAROLINE QUENTIN - EVENING PERFORMANCE - EXCELLENT SEATS
LES MISERABLES AT THE SONDHEIM THEATRE LONDON - MATINEE PERFORMANCE ON THURSDAY 21ST AUGUST 2025
THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA AT THE DOMINION THEATRE LONDON - MATINEE PERFORMANCE ON WEDNESDAY 18TH JUNE 2025
SOUNDS OF THE 60'S LIVE HOSTED BY BBC RADIO 2'S TONY BLACKBURN OBE AT THE BOURNEMOUTH PAVILION THEATRE - EVENING PERFORMANCE ON MONDAY 15TH SEPTEMBER 2025
BLETCHLEY PARK - BRITAIN'S BEST KEPT SECRET
MONDAY 1ST SEPTEMBER 2025
PHANTOM OF THE OPERA AT HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE LONDON - MATINEE PERFORMANCE - WEDNESDAY 10TH SEPTEMBER 2025
NEW DATE FOR MOULIN ROUGE AT THE PICCADILLY THEATRE LONDON - MATINEE PERFORMANCE - THURSDAY 23RD OCTOBER 2025
THE SENSATIONAL 60'S EXPERIENCE AT THE MAYFLOWER THEATRE SUNDAY 11TH MAY 2025 - 3.00 PM PERFORMANCE
HIGHCLERE CASTLE, EGYPTIAN EXHIBITION AND GARDENS WITH A MORNING IN WINCHESTER ON MONDAY 14TH JULY 2025
ELVIS EVOLUTION THE IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE - A BRAND NEW, FIRST OF ITS KIND EXPERIENCE AT THE EXCEL WATEFRONT, IMMERSE LONDON ON SUNDAY 20TH JULY 2025 - 4.00 PM PERFORMANCE
AND
SUNDAY 17TH AUGUST 2025 - 4.00 PM PERFORMANCE
It is our aim to please and make it a pleasure to travel, to take the hassle out of seeing that theatre show you've always wanted to see or just simply to have a great day out! Our thanks to everyone that have left reviews, it means a great deal to us to hear that we are doing it right.
Many of our events have already sold out - to check the availability on our trips and events click on the side bar reading:
AVAILABILITY ON OUR DAY TRIPS AND EVENTS
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PLEASE NOTE THAT IF YOU CAN'T REACH US BY PHONE WHILST WE ARE ON A TOUR PLEASE DO LEAVE A MESSAGE AND WE WILL ENDEAVOUR TO CONTACT YOU BACK AS SOON AS POSSIBLE OR YOU CAN LEAVE US AN EMAIL ON keystrips@icloud.com
IF YOU HAVE A BALANCE THAT IS DUE WHILST WE ARE AWAY ON TOUR PLEASE DONT WORRY YOU WILL NOT LOSE YOUR BOOKING AND WE WILL CONTACT YOU UPON OUR RETURN - THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATIENCE
WE REALLY DON'T WANT ANY OF YOU TO MISS OUT!
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ABBA VOYAGE
FIVE NEW DATES FOR ABBA VOYAGE AT THE ABBA ARENA LONDON - 2025
TO VIEW PRICES FOR OUR ABBA VOYAGE TOURS PLEASE CLICK ON THE SIDE BAR ENTITLED DATES FOR ABBA VOYAGE
SATURDAY 2ND AUGUST 2025 - 7.45 PM PERFORMANCE - SEATED
SUNDAY 26TH OCTOBER 2025 - 6.00PM PERFORMANCE - SEATED
SATURDAY 8TH NOVEMBER 2025 - 7.45 PM PERFORMANCE - SEATED
SUNDAY 7TH DECEMBER 2025 - 6.00 PM PEFORMANCE - SEATED
TO BOOK - Please call 02392 230329 or email: keystrips@icloud.com
THERE IS CURRENTLY AVAILABILITY ON OUR JULY - AUGUST - OCTOBER - NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER 2025 DATES
For more details of all of our trips simply find the trip of your choice on the side bar listing, click on the trip and more details will show.
Should you wish to know any more details then why not give us a call - we're always happy to answer your questions.
NEW DAY TRIPS / EVENTS FOR 2024 / 2025
TO VIEW MORE DETAILS SIMPLY CLICK ON THE SIDE BAR THE TRIP OF YOUR CHOICE OR CALL OUR OFFICE 02392 230329
Keep your eyes peeled on our webpage and office window for even more to come!
We would like to thank everyone for your support and valued custom, we hope that you will all continue to appreciate what we have to offer and enjoy the many events we put together for you all.
A HUGE THANK YOU TO YOU TO EACH AND EVERYONE
NEW HOLIDAYS AND SHORT BREAKS AWAY AVAILABLE TO BOOK NOW INCLUDE:
NEW - CORONATION STREET & EMMERDALE WEEKEND BREAK VISITNG THE PLACES OF
OUR FAVOURITE SOAPS - GO BEHIND THE SCENES OF BOTH SETS
FRIDAY 30TH MAY 2025 TO MONDAY 2ND JUNE 2025 - AVAILABILITY
NEW - THE MAGNIFICENT KEUKENHOF GARDENS AND THE BEAUTIFUL DUTCH BULB FIELDS
FRIDAY 18TH APRIL TO MONDAY 21ST APRIL 2025
STAYING AT THE 4* AMRATH HOTEL ALKMAAR - AVAILABILITY
NEW - LAKE GARDA STAYING AT THE 4* HOTEL SAVOY PALACE - RIVA DEL GARDA
LAKE GARDA OFFERS A CONTRASTING LANDSCAPE, FROM ROLLING HILLS AND
VINEYARDS IN THE SOUTH, TO STEEP MOUNTAINS AND OLIVE GROVES IN THE
NORTH.
SATURDAY 11TH OCTOBER 2025 TO SATURDAY 18TH OCTOBER 2025 - AVAILABILITY
NEW THURSFORD CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR 2025 NORFOLK STAYING AT THE HOLIDAY
INN NORWICH - FRIDAY 14TH NOVEMBER 2025 TO SUNDAY 16TH NOVEMBER 2025
- AVAILABILITY
FULL ITINERARIES FOR ALL OF THE ABOVE SHORT BREAKS AND HOLIDAYS ARE AVALAIBLE FROM OUR OFFICE
DON'T DELAY - BOOK TODAY - TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT
Our website is updated daily with the new rescheduled dates for all to see. If you click on the side bar to the left 'LATEST AVAILABILITY ON ALL TRIPS AND HOLIDAYS' you will be able to see all we have to offer to date and the availability we have. Should you have any enquiry regarding any of our trips / holidays / events please give us a call. Should you have any queries or concerns about anything that you are booked on with us please do not hesitate to call on the number below and we will be more than happy to hear from you and assist.
For further details on any of these shows please call our telephone number: 02392 230329
We are always happy to help and have a chat.
We are extremely excited to bring you our 2025 Ocean Cruises with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines and our 2025 Amadeus River Cruise. You can view all of these cruises and their itineraries by clicking on the link on our webpage.
We have been working with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines - Groups Team to put together our new 2025 Group Escorted Ocean Cruises, and we hope you will like the selection we have picked.
NEW FOR 2025
OCEAN CRUISES WITH FRED. OLSEN CRUISE LINES
TO TOP IT ALL OFF WE HAVE AN AMAZING NEW OCEAN CRUISE WITH FRED. OLSEN CRUISE LINES FOR 2025
Scenic Islands & Coastlines of Scotland & Ireland - August 2025
Spanish Colours & Cultures - September 2025
SEE BELOW OR CLICK ON THE SIDE BAR TO VIEW DETAILS OF OUR LATEST ESCORTED OCEAN CRUISE 2025 WITH FRED. OLSEN CRUISE LINES
2025
TWO NEW OCEAN CRUISES TWO NEW OCEAN CRUISES
Firstly we bring you Scenic Islands & Coastlines of Scotland & Ireland sailing from Southampton on board Balmoral on Monday 4th August 2025 for 9 nights.
This voyage aboard Borealis has been designed to showcase some of Scotland and Ireland’s most scenic landscapes, including the iconic Cliffs of Moher and the bonnet-shaped island of Bad Mor. Borealis will take you along picturesque Loch Hourn and past the extraordinary basalt columns of Fingal’s Cave and the rugged cliffs of Rum, Eigg, Muck and Canna, which offer a sanctuary for wildlife. On this scenic cruise you will have the chance to embrace local traditions, sample local foods and enrich your journey with the legendary history at sites like Skara Brae, Callanish, and the Ring of Brodgar. Ports of call will include Aberdeen, Lerwick, Kirkwall, Killybegs and Galway.
Group Fare from £1,499.00 pp
Includes Free On Board Spend £100pp Credit - Free Group Drinks Party - Free Group Transport to/from Port.
Secondly we bring you Spanish Colours & Cultures sailing from Southampton to Valencia on board Balmoral on Wednesday 17th September 2025 for 10 nights.
Join Balmoral in the Mediterranean, where ornate architectural masterpieces await your discovery. Marvel at Barcelona’s iconic landmarks, including the Sagrada Familia Cathedral and colourful Park Guell. Immerse yourself in the vibrant Spanish lifestyle, uncover the artistic inspirations of these enchanting destinations, from Ibiza’s diverse beauty to Barcelona’s homage to Picasso and Dali. Ports of call will include La Coruna, Cadiz, Ibiza, Barcelona and Valencia.
Fly-Cruise return - Includes flight to selected UK airport (to be confirmed) and transfer from the ship.
Group fare from £1,599.00 PP
Includes Free On Board Spend £65.00pp Credit - Free Group Drinks Party - Free Group Transport to/from Port/Airport.
NEW RIVER CRUISE FOR 2025 / INTO 2026
NEW YEAR'S EVE RIVER CRUISE ON THE DANUBE - ABOARD MS AMADEUS RIVA - 6 NIGHTS
Departing on Monday 29th December 2025 - Flying from London Heathrow to Munich Airport -
Coach transport to Passau to embark the Amadeus Riva
Return Coach from Passau to Munich Airport - Sunday 4th January 2026 from Munch Airport to
Heathrow Airport
Coach return from Heathrow Airport to Waterlooville.
After the success of our last New Year Amadeus River Cruise in Switzerland we are very excited to bring you another New Year River Cruise - this time we will be flying from London Heathrow to Munich and then coach transport to embark the MS Amadeus Riva. This is a 6 night river cruise taking in Vienna, Budapest, Bratislava, Emmersdorf before returning to Passau and our return coach and flight home via Munich Airport followed by a coach back to Waterlooville.
Full itinerary and prices available from our office.
For further details and time limited promotions on any of the above cruises please contact our office, we can help you with cabin choice, availability and much more. All of these cruises are now on sale, and we can arrange a personal appointment to meet at our office, on a one to one basis at your convenience. We do recommend booking as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. We are happy to assist you and answer any questions you may have regarding cruising, and really do look forward to welcoming our clients with open arms.
We would like to bring to your attention Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Travel with Confidence. Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines want to ensure you’re confident to travel with them and have introduced their Safe Sailing Charter and Plain Sailing Guarantee - please ask us for details of these or you can visit Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines website fredolsencruises.com and take a look for yourself - giving confidence with future cruising in mind.
Please also note: Should you wish to book any other cruises with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines other than our own Escorted Group Cruises and on an independent basis, we are more than happy to help you with your own individual enquiry and booking. Please give us a call on the telephone number below.
OUR OFFICE OPENING HOURS ARE TUESDAY TO SATURDAY 9.00 AM TO 1.00 PM
WE ARE CLOSED ON SUNDAYS AND MONDAYS - CATCHING OUR BREATH ! OFFICE TEL. NO: 02392 230329
Our Phone Lines are Open Tuesday to Saturday 9.00 am to 1.00 pm