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Transport and tour operators

BLUE FUNNEL CRUISES
Ocean Village, Southampton SO14 3TJ
t 023 8022 3278 f 23 8057 1471
e office@bluefunnel.co.uk
w www.bluefunnel.co.uk
Contact Lee or Jan
We offer a variety of day and evening cruises
to suit all tastes.

BRIGHTON & HOVE BUS AND COACH COMPANY
43 Conway Street, Hove, East Sussex BN3 3LT
t 01273 886200 f 01273 886163
e David Harrison@buses.co.uk
w www.buses.co.uk
Contact David Harrison

COTSWORLD HERITAGE TOURS
Willow Cottage, 78 Newland, Witney, Oxfordshire OX28 3JG
t 01993 706911
e enquiries@cotswoldheritagetours.co.uk
w www.cotswoldheritagetours.co.uk
Contact Shirley Murphy

RED FUNNEL FERRIES
12 Bugle Street, Southampton, Hampshire SO14 2JY
t 0870 444 8892 f 0870 444 8897
e post@redfunnel.co.uk
w www.redfunnel.co.uk/grouptravel
Contact Group Travel Department

SCOTLAND AND BATES
Heath Road, Appledore, Ashford, Kent TN26 2AJ
t 01233 758325 f 01233 758611
e info@scotlandandbates.co.uk
w www.scotlandandbates.co.uk
Contact Mrs G Bates

SUSSEX COUNTRY COACH HIRE
Terminal Building, Shoreham Airport BN43 5FF
t 01273 465505 f 01273 453040
e sxcountry@tiscali.co.uk
Contact Tony Wright

TAPPINS COACHES
Collett Road, Didcot, Oxford OX11 7ET
t 01235 819393 f 01235 816464
e coaches@tappins.co.uk
w www.tappins.co.uk
Contact David Brown

TOURS OF THE REALM
c/o First Floor, Aycliffe Business Centre, Archcliffe Road, Dover, Kent CT17 9EL
t 01304 248304 f 01304 240374
e enquiries@toursoftherealm.com
w www.toursoftherealm.com
Contact Denise Ryeland

WISE COACHES
74 High Street, Hailsham, East Sussex BN27 1AU
t 01323 844321
e info@wisecoaches.co.uk
w www.wisecoaches.co.uk
Contact James Wise

Guided tours

CANTERBURY GUILD OF GUIDES
20 Hawks Lane, Canterbury, Kent CT1 2NU
t 01227 459779 f 01227 459779
e guides@concorde-int.com
w www.canterbury-walks.co.uk
Contact Imelda Purdy

CITY AND VILLAGE TOURS
4 Stockwell street, Greenwich, London SE10 9DB
t 020 8858 5858 f 020 8858 8881
e info@cityandvillagetours.com
w www.cityandvillagetours.com
Contact Gyll King

GUILDFORD TOUR GUIDES
Tourist Information Centre, 14 Tunsgate, Guildford, Surrey GU1 3QT
t 01483 444333 f 01483 302046
e tic@guildford.gov.uk
w www.visitguildford.co.uk
Contact Nicki Ridout

SALLY JACOBS - BLUE BADGE TOURIST GUIDE
t 01883 349441
e sally@sjmj.demon.co.uk
Contact Sally Jacobs

SOUTH EAST ENGLAND TOURIST GUIDES ASSOCIATION
11 The Old Walk, Otford, Sevenoaks, Kent TN14 5PP
t 01959 523140
e carolgriffiths@waitrose.com
Contact Carol Griffiths

Across the region

BRITISH WATERWAYS LONDON
1 Sheldon Square, Paddington Central, London W2 6TT
t 020 7985 7205 f 020 7985 7201
e nerissa.bryden@britishwaterways.co.uk
w www.waterscape.com
Contact Nerissa Bryden

Destinations across the South East

Berkshire

BRACKNELL
The Lookout Discovery Centre, Nine Mile Ride, Bracknell, Berkshire RG12 7QW
t 01344 354400 f 01344 354422
e thelookout@bracknell-forest.gov.uk
w www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/be
Contact Wendy Higginson

ROYAL BOROUGH OF WINDSOR AND MAIDENHEAD
York House, Sheet Street, Windsor, Berkshire SL4 1DD
t 01753 743918 f 01753 743917
e windsor.tic@rbwm.gov.uk
w www.windsor.gov.uk
Contact Julia White
Publications Venues Directory, Windsor and Eton Map

WEST BERKSHIRE

Newbury Tourist Information Centre, The Wharf, Newbury,
Berkshire RG14 5AS
t 01635 30267 f 01635 30267
e tourism@westberks.gov.uk
w www.visitwestbershire.org.uk
Contact Newbury TIC
Publications Welcome to West Berkshire, West Berkshire Attracions (Mini) Guide

Buckinghamshire

AYLESBURY VALE
66 High Street, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire NP20 1SE
t 01296 330559
e jhavey@aylesburyvaledc.gov.uk
w www.visitbuckinghamshire.org
Contact Janice Havey
Publications Visitor Guide, Days Out Guide for Aylesbury Vale

CHILTERN DISTRICT COUNCIL
King George V Road, Amersham, Buckinghamshire HP6 5AN
t 01494 732023 f 01494 586506
e tourism@chiltern.gov.uk
w www.chiltern.gov.uk
Contact Sarah Uhart
Publications Chiltern and Thames Valley Visitor Guide, Walks, Town Guides,
Award Winning Pubs, Accommodation Guide, Conference Venues

DESTINATION MILTON KEYNES
The Chapel, The Knoll, Sherington, New Port Pagnell,
Buckinghamshire MK16 9NZ
t 01908 677010 f 0845 2808050
e info@destinationmiltonkeynes.co.uk
w wwwdestinationmiltonkeynes.co.uk

WYCOMBE DISTRICT

Wycombe District Council, Queen Victoria Road,
High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire HP11 1BB
t 01494 421892
e tourism.enquiries@wycombe.gov.uk
w www.visitbuckinghamshire.org
Publications Accommodation & Visitor Guide, Town Guides, Walks

Dorset

POOLE TOURISM
Welcome Centre, Poole Quay, Poole BH15 1HJ
t 01202 262536 f 01202 262534
e tourism@pooletourism.com
w www.pooletourism.com
Contact Karen Wayman
Publications Coach & Group Travel Guide

PURBECK
Purbeck District Council, Westport House,
Worgret Road, Wareham, Dorset BH20 4PP
t 01929 557258 f 01929 557348
e tourism@purbeck-dc.gov.uk
w www.purbeck.gov.uk
Contact Nina Elston
Publications Swanage & Purbeck Holiday Guide, Swanage & Purbeck Map/Guide

WEST DORSET DISTRICT COUNCIL
Stratton House, High West Street, Dorchester, Dorset DT1 1UZ
t 01305 252241 f 01305 257039
e tourism@westdorset-dc.gov.uk
w www.westdorset.com
Contact Tourism Administrator
Publications West Dorset Group Travel Guide

Hampshire

EAST HAMPSHIRE
Tourism, EMDC, Penns Place, Petersfield, Hampshire GU31 4EX
t 01730 234164 f 01730 234385
e tourism@easthants.gov.uk
w www.hampshirescountryside.co.uk
Contact Debbie Vodden
Publications Visit Hampshire's Countryside, Discover East Hampshire

FAREHAM
Fareham Tourist Information, Westbury Manor Museum,
West Street, Fareham PO16 0JJ
t 01329 221342 f 01329 282959
e fareham@tourismse.com
w www.fareham.gov.uk

GOSPORT TOURISM
c/o Alexandra Brooks, 40 Chamberlyne Road, Eastleigh, Hampshire SO50 5JH
t 023 8062 5506 f 023 8061 8018
e abrooks@tourismse.com
w www.discovergosport.co.uk
Contact Alexandra Brooks
Publications Discover Gosport & Lee on the Solent 2007 Visitor Guide, Gosport
Waterfront Trail Leaflet

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Regerenation & Heritage Dept, Mottisfont Court,
High Street, Winchester, Hampshire SO23 8ZF
t 01962 846005 f 01962 841565
e tourism@hants.gov.uk
w www.hants.gov.uk/discover
Contact Kirstin Monk
Publications Discover Hampshire, Defence of the Realm, Group Travel Guides, Jane Austen's Hampshire, Country Pursuits

THE NEW FOREST
Leisure Services, New Forest District Council, Appletree Court,
Lyndhurst, Hampshire SO43 7PA
t 023 8028 5102
e sue.holliday@nfdc.gov.uk
w www.thenewforest.co.uk
Contact Sue Holliday
Publications New Forest Visitor Guide

NORTH HAMPSHIRE
39 High Street, Aldershot, Hampshire GU11 1BH
t 01252 320968 f 01252 311479
mail@rushmorevic.com
w www.visit-northhampshire.co.uk
Contact Jo Pocklington/Shelly Rupley
Publications Hampshire's Countryside Brochure

PORTSMOUTH
ECCS, Civic Offices, Guildhall Square, Portsmouth PO1 2AD
t 023 9283 4116 f 023 9283 4159
e tourism@portsmouthcc.gov.uk
w www.visitportsmouth.co.uk
Contact Louise Rodwell
Publications Group Travel Guide

SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL
Civic Centre, City Development and Economy,
Floor 3, Marland Hose, 17 Civic Centre Road,
Southampton, Hampshire SO14 7LT
t 023 8083 4509
f 023 8083 2962
e david.wood@southampton.gov.uk
w www.visit-southampton.co.uk
Contact David Wood, Tourism Manager
Publications Southampton Visitor Guide
Southampton is fast becoming one of the most popular leisure and cultural destinations in the south and its appeal lies in the diverse nightlife, teh exciting retails opportunitie, the varied leisure facilities, and of course, the excitement and charm of a portside location.

TEST VALLEY BOROUGH COUNCIL
Beech Hurst, Weyhill Road, Andover, Hampshire SP10 3AJ
t 01264 368838 f 01264 368899
e tourism@testvalley.gov.uk
w www.visit-testvalley.org.uk
Contact Lisa Mitchard
Publications Visit Hampshire's Countryside Guide

WINCHESTER CITY COUNCIL
Tourism Marketing, Colebrook Street, Winchester, Hampshire SO23 9LJ
t 01962 848556 f 01962 848427
e vgreenwood@winchester.gov.uk
w www.visitwinchester.co.uk
Contact Valerie Greenwood
Publications Group Travel Pack, Visitor Guide

Kent

ASHFORD
Ashford Borough Council, Civic Centre, Tannery Lane, Ashford, Kent TN23 1PL
t 01233 629165 f 01233 639166
e tourism@ashford.gov.uk
w www.visitheartofkent.com
Contact Tracey McKeen
Publications Heart of Kent Holiday Guide, Ashford & Tenterden Tourism
Association brochure, Events in Ashford & Tenterden, Tenterden Tourism brochure

FAVERSHAM
Fleur De Lis Hertiage Centre TIC, 10 - 13 Preston Street,
Faversham, Kent ME13 8NS
t 01795 534542 f 01795 533261
e ticfaversham@btconnect.com
w www.faversham.org

MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL
London House, 5-11 London Road,
Maidstone, Kent ME16 8HR
t 01622 602510 f 01622 602424
e tourism@maidstone.gov.uk
w www.tour-maidstone.com
Contact Deborah Evans
Publications Group Visits Guide
Historic Maidstone welcomes groups. Maidstone Museum in the town centre shows ladies fashion through the ages, military memorabilia and much more. Enjoy a boat trip to the open-air Museum of Kent Life. Visit Leeds Castle, Yalding Organic Gardens and the eccentric Teapot Island exhibit of 4,000 novelty teapots.

MEDWAY - HISTORIC ROCHESTER & CHATHAM
Visitor Information Centre, 95 High Street, Rochester, Kent ME1 1LX
t 01634 338118 f 01634 817704
e mary.sewell@medway.gov.uk
w www.medway.gov.uk/tourism
Contact Mary Sewell
Publications Group Travel Guide, Rochester Mini-Guide, Medwaves trade newsletter

ROYAL TUNBRIDGE WELLS
Royal Tunbridge Wells Tourist Information, The Old
Fishmarket, The Pantiles, Royal Tunbridge Wells TN2 5TN
t 01892 515675 f 01892 534660
e touristinformationcentre@tunbridgewells.gov.uk
w www.visittunbridgewells.com
Contact Juliet Steinmetz
Publications Group Guided Walking Tours of Royal
Tunbridge Wells, Spa Town & Country House Tour for
Groups, Royal Tunbridge Wells visitor mini guide
Discover the historic spa town of Royal Tunbridge Wells and sample the water of the Chalybeate Spring on a guided walking tour of the famous Pantiles and old High Street. Group rates for pre-booked tours available from the Tourist Information Centre.

TENTERDEN
Ashford Borough Council, Civic Centre, Tannery Lane, Ashford, Kent TN23 1PL
t 01233 629165 f 01233 639166
e tourism@ashford.gov.uk w www.visitheartofkent.com
Contact Tracey McKeen
Publications Heart of Kent Holiday Guide, Ashford & Tenterden Tourism
Association brochure, Events in Ashford & Tenterden, Tenterden Tourism brochure

THANET DISTRICT COUNCIL
Tourism Unit, PO Box 9, Cecil Street, Margate, Kent CT9 1XZ
t 01843 577636 f 01843 577686
e tourism@thanet.gov.uk w www.tourism.thanet.gov.uk
Contact Julie Edwards
Publications Isle Magazine, Beaches and Bathes, Visitors Guide 2006,
Maps, Town Leaflet, walks

Oxfordshire

CHERWELL DISTRICT COUNCIL
Bodicote House, Bodicote, Banbury Oxfordshire OX15 4AA
t 01295 221725 f 01295 263155
e emma.morris@cherwell-dc.gov.uk
w www.visit-northoxfordshire.co.uk
Contact Emma Morris
Publications North Oxfordshire Holiday & Short Breaks Guide 2007 including
Banbury and Bicester

OXFORD
Town Hall, St. Aldgate's, Oxford OX1 1BX
t 01895 726871 f 01895 240261
e tic@oxford.gov.uk w www.visitoxford.org
Publications Oxford Group Travel Guide 2007, Welcome to Oxford 2007,
Staying In and Around Oxford

OXFORDSHIRE COTSWOLDS
West Oxfordshire Tourism, Woodgreen, Witney, Oxfordshire OX28 1NB
t 01993 861563 f 01993 861452
e tourism@westoxon.gov.uk
w www.oxfordshirecotswolds.org
Contact Chris Jackson

VALE OF WHITE HOUSE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Abbey House, Abingdon, Oxfordshire OX14 3JE
t 01235 547614 f 01235 547675
e tourism@whitehorsedc.gov.uk
w wwwvisitvale.co.uk
Contact Economic Development Officer
Publications Accommodation and Attractions Guide, Abingdon Guide, Wantage
Guide, Faringdon Guide

Surrey

GUILDFORD
Tourist Information Centre, 14 Tunsgate, Guildford, Surrey GU1 3QT
t 01483 444333 f 01483 302046
e tic@guildford.gov.uk
w www.visitguildford.co.uk
Contact Tourist Information Centre,
Publications Guildford and Surrey Hills Visitor's Guide, Guildford Attractions &
Group Travel Guide, Guildford Eating Out Guide

LEATHERHEAD AND DORKING
c/o Mole Valley District Council, Dorking Halls, Dorking, Surrey RH4 1SJ
t 01306 879327
e visitor.information@molevalley.gov.uk
w www.visitleatherhead.com
Contact Alice Pickett
Publications Discover Leatherhead, Leatherhead Directory, Heritage Trail

FARENHAM TOWN COUNCIL
Town Council Offices, South Street, Farenham, Surrey GU9 7RN
t 01252 712667 f 01252 718309
e tourism@farenham.gov.uk
w www.farenham.gov.uk
Publications: Town Guide, Accommodation Directory

WOKING
Woking Visitor Information Centre, The Ambassadors,
Peacocks Centre, Woking, Surrey GU21 6GQ
t 01483 720103 f 01483 740462
e tourist@woking.gov.uk
w www.woking.gov.uk
Contact Laura Holman
Publications Welcome to Woking - The Accessible Town, Woking's World of Food,
Where to Stay In and Around Woking.

Sussex

ALFRISTON
Alfriston Parish Council, c/o 3-5 Waterloo Square,
Alfriston, East Sussex BN26 5UD
t 01323 871062
e sheila@tricornhats.co.uk
Contact Sheila Charlton

VISIT BRIGHTON
1st Floor, Brighton Town Hall, Brighton, East Sussex BN1 1JA
t 01273 292620 f 01273 292614
e traveltrade@brighton-hove.gov.uk
w www.visitbrighton.com
Contact Charlotte Barrow
Publications none - please see website

CHICHESTER DISTRICT COUNCIL
East Pallant House, 1 East Pallant, Chichester, West Sussex PO19 1TY
t 01243 534584 f 01243 534792
e jhodgkins@chichester.gov.uk
w www.visitchichester.org
Contact Jane Hodgkins
Publications Visitor Attractions and Shopping Guide and West Sussex
Group Travel Guide

EASTBOURNE TOURISM
68 Grove Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex BN21 4UH
t 01323 415439 f 01323 430093
e grouptravel@eastbourne.gov.uk
w www.visiteastbourne.com
Contact Jennifer Horridge
Publications Eastbourne Holiday Guide

ENJOY SUSSEX - MID SUSSEX
Tourism Officer, Mid Sussex District Council, Oaklands, Haywards Heath,
West Sussex RH16 1SS
t 01444 477363 f 01444 450027
e tourism@midsussex.gov.uk
w www.midsussex.gov.uk/tourism
Contact Jane Penswick
Publications Explore Mid Sussex Places to Visit, Enjoy Sussex Visitor Guide

HASTINGS AND 1066 COUNTRY
Town Hall, Queens Road, Hastings, East Sussex TN34 1QR
t 01424 451113 f 01424 781191
e grouptravel@hastings.gov.uk
w www.1066country.com / www.visithastings.com
Contact Jane Ellis
Publications Group Travel Guide

HORSHAM TOWN CENTRE
Horsham, West Sussex RH12 2DF
t 01403 215279 f 01403 215268
e leisure@horsham.gov.uk
w www.horsham.gov.uk
Contact Nigel Fitzsimmons
Publications Horsham Musuem, Discover the Horsham District,
Horsham District Calendar of Events

SUSSEX BY THE SEA (ARUN DISTRICT COUNCIL)
Arun Civil Centre, Maltravers Road, Littlehampton, West Sussex BN17 5LF
t 01903 713517 f 01903 734394
e deborah.west@arun.gov.uk
w www.sussexbythesea.com
Contact Deborah West
Publications Places to Visit Group Travel Guide 2007, Sussex By The Sea 2007

SUSSEX TOP ATTRACTIONS
Coopers Farm, Chiddingly, Lewes, East Sussex BN8 6HD
t 01825 872237
e info@sussextopattractions.co.uk
w www.sussextopattractions.co.uk
Contact Robin Symington

WORTHING
Tourist Information Centre, Chapel Road, Worthing, West Sussex BN11 1HL
t 01903 221307 f 01903 236277
e tic@worthing.gov.uk
w www.visitworthing.co.uk
Contact Janice Fraser
Publications Worthing Holiday & Short Breaks Guide, Worthing Pocket Guide,
West Sussex Places to Visit and Group Travel Guide

Wiltshire

KENNET TOURISM
Devizes Visitor Centre, Cromwell House,
Market Place, Devizes, Wiltshire SN10 1JG
t 01380 734669 f 01380 730319
e all.tic's@kennet.gov.uk w www.visitkennet.co.uk
Contact Kairen Kellard
Publications The Heart of Wiltshire Accommodation Guide,
Walking and Cycling in Kennet, Wiltshire Downs

NORTH WILTSHIRE

Monkton Park, Chippenham, Wiltshire SN15 1ER
t 01249 706111 f 01249 444650
e cligtfoot@northwilts.gov.uk
w www.visitnorthwilts.co.uk
Contact Regeneration Officer (Tourism)
Publications North Wiltshire Visitor Guide, various walking guides

SALISBURY AND STONEHENGE

Salisbury and Stonehenge Touris Partnership,
3 Rollestone Street, Salisbury SP1 1DX
t 01722 434238/359 f 01722 434440
e alisburytourismpartnership@salisbury.gov.uk
w www.visitsalisbury.gov.uk
Contact Mary Pocock / Jenny Butler
Publications Group Guide, Visitor Guide