Includes return travel by luxury coach, morning refreshments, guided coach of the island, fish and chip lunch and entrance to the Criterion Blue Town Heritage Centre.

Join us on a new excursion as we venture out onto the Isle of Sheppey. Taking the Sheppey Crossing we stop at the Criterion Blue Town Heritage Centre on the outskirts of Sheerness for morning refreshments. Here we are joined by a local guide for a guided coach tour of the Isle of Sheppey. Sheppey has a rich history and is known as the birthplace of British aviation, home to the country’s first aircraft factory, for its rich maritime history, including numerous shipwrecks, award winning beaches, impressive marine and birdlife. We return to the Heritage Centre to enjoy a fish Gift Vouchers and chip lunch followed by a short talk on the history of the Criterion and how it all started. The rest of the afternoon is free to explore Heritage Centre. The Criterion Blue Town housed in a former cinema and music hall encompasses Blue Town Heritage Centre, Criterion Music Hall and Criterion Community Cinema, all entirely run by volunteers. This is a hidden jem, packed with displays, memorabilia and artefacts.

Monday 30th June 2025 • Thank you for your support, this excursion is now full

Please note: Please state any dietary requirements at time of booking.

FIRST PICK-UP: Halstead 7am.
Arrive back in Dunmow around 6pm.