WAR HORSE - Thursday 15th November 201226/01/2012
Please join us once again in November 2012 for this amazing SELL OUT musical drama at the New London Theatre, Drury Lane.
The 26th January date has now sold out - sorry.
The storyline involves young Albert’s beloved horse, who is sold to the cavalry and shipped to France. He’s soon caught up in enemy fire, and fate takes him on an extraordinary odyssey, serving on both sides before finding himself alone in no man’s land.
£78.95 includes BEST STALLS SEATS in the stalls, Luxury coach travel, time for shopping, lunch & evening meal PLUS a complimentary glass of wine & nibbles!
£83.95 inclusive of BEST theatre seats.
ALSO on same coach - DREAMBOATS & PETTICOATS

LES MISERABLES - Wednesday 1st February 201201/02/2012
One of the most popular, powerful, longest running musicals in the West End, so why not join us in February 2012,inclusive of BEST SEATS and luxury coach travel.
The show concerns love and bravery in 19th century France during the revolutionary struggles.
Jean Valjean, released on parole after 19 years on the chain gang, finds that the 'ticket-of-leave' he must display by law, condemns him to be an outcast. Only the saintly Bishop of Digne treats him kindly and Valjean, embittered by years of hardship, repays him by stealing some silver. Valjean is caught and brought back by the police, and is astonished when the Bishop lies to save him, also giving him two precious candlesticks. Valjean decides to start his life anew. Things go well but 8 years later, an encounter with a face from the past threatens everything he now holds dear.
Price: £78.95 inclusive

GORING HOTEL - Afternoon Tea13/02/2012
This is your chance to have a superb day out in London and experience the delights of an Afternoon Tea at the very elegant GORING HOTEL (of Royal Wedding fame!) plus a guided tour of the exquisite WALLACE COLLECTION.
Our luxury coach, with on-board hostess and facilities, will take you straight to the West End of London, dropping off right outside the Wallace Collection. You will then be served coffee and cake in the pretty courtyard atrium, before joining our guide for a tour of one of the ‘Nations Treasures’. Bequeathed to the nation in 1897, the Wallace Collection presents an outstanding collection in a sumptuous but approachable manner which is an essential part of its charm.
At the end of our tour, you will have free time to explore on your own and freshen up before being whisked off the GORING HOTEL for a delicious Afternoon Tea. We will eat in the sumptuous surroundings of the Archive Room, overlooking a private ‘sunken garden’.
To complete your memorable day, a complimentary glass of wine & nibbles will be served during your journey home.
No hassle, no worries ~ and with that extra touch of luxury, this will be a real TREAT for yourself or for someone you care for.
Inclusive price of just £89.95.
FEW PLACES STILL AVAILABLE!

AIDA - Royal Albert Hall - Thursday 1st March 201201/03/2012
This spectacular performance of AIDA is in the magical setting of the Royal Albert Hall in London. No opera matches the grandeur and spectacle of Verdi's Aida. Following the huge public and critical acclaim of Madam Butterfly, Carmen, Tosca and La Bohème, Raymond Gubbay and the Royal Albert Hall are thrilled to announce a brand new production of Verdi's awe inspiring masterpiece, Aida.
For this entirely new staging, a world of eternal love is recreated within the ruins of Ancient Egypt. Staged in-the-round, the action will unfold in the very heart of the Royal Albert Hall. This epic work explores the devastating consequences of a classic love triangle between Aida the Ethiopian slave girl, the King's daughter, Amneris, and Captain of the Guard, Radames. Culminating with the final entombment as the opera draws to its tragic close, this intense drama gave Verdi the perfect opportunity to compose some of his most poignant arias and powerful music.
An international cast will be accompanied by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Andrew Greenwood and the opera will be sung in Italian with English surtitles.
Seats are already selling fast, so please ask for details as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
BEST centre raised stalls seats, luxury coach travel and a complimentary glass of wine on the journey home!
Price: £95.95 inclusive SO SORRY - NOW FULL!

SWAN LAKE - Moscow Ballet12/03/2012
By popular demand, please join us for this, our first trip to a ballet - the most popular one - SWAN LAKE, at the Bournemouth Pavilion Theatre.
The famous Moscow Ballet of Classical Choreography - "La Classique" was founded in 1990, utilising ballet dancers from the leading theatres of the CIS Countries and the Bolshoi, Kirov and Ballet Theatres of Kiev and Odessa.
Some of the male dancers in this talented Company have themselves achieved star status in their own country and the incredibly athletic Dimitri Smirnov is one such principal dancer who is featured in this most entertaining production of Swan Lake. The first class professionalism continues, as is the Russian way ...... the legend of MOSCOW BALLET lives on forever!
World-renowned soloists Nadezda Ivanova, Andrey Shalin,Dmitry Smirnov lead the Moscow Ballet Company under the direction of Elik Melikov. The company of Moscow Ballet once more dance themselves into the dreams that legends are made of and yet another world class production of SWAN LAKE.
Includes luxury coach travel, BEST centre terrace seats, complimentary glass of wine & nibbles, optional pre-theatre meal.
Only £59.95 JUST 5 PLACES AVAILABLE 31/12/11

MIDNIGHT TANGO with Vincent Simone & Flavia Cacace22/03/2012
Are you a STRICTLY COME DANCING FAN?
If so, ‘Midnight Tango’ - The Top Hot New London Show is not to be missed!
Please join our luxury coach to London's West End for all the glamour and excitement of Strictly Come Dancing duo Vincent SImone and Flavia Cacace strutting their stuff!.
Vincent and Flavia will be joined by ten of the finest tango dancers in the world, and, between them, they will take the audience on a journey into the heart of this intoxicating city, as danger and excitement, joy and jealousy, pain and passion combine into a spectacular and explosive evening of dance. Midnight Tango is set in a late-night bar in downtown Buenos Aires. The show is produced, as you would expect, by Arlene Philips and Adam Spiegel.
Running at the Aldwych Theatre from 20th January until 31st March for just 10 weeks, so limited places available.
Just £78.95 inclusive of BEST centre stalls seats, luxury coach travel, hostess service, complimentary glass of wine & nibbles.

SOLENT EVENTS 'ON TOUR' IN 2012 and 201323/03/2012
We have some great trips planned for late 2011, 2012 & 2013 with Solent Events on Tour (click on our website link or contact us for further details).

March 2012 ............ Venice
April ......................... China - The Highlights
May .......................... Cruise - Around Britain
June ........................ Floriade & Amsterdam
October ................... The Amalfi Coast, Italy
November ............... Rudesheim Advent Markets
December .............. Thursford Spectacular
February 2013........ Iceland - Northern Lights
April ......................... Lake Garda
November .............. India

EXPRESS YOUR INTEREST - PROPOSED AWAY-DAYS 201228/03/2012
LOOKING AHEAD TO OUR AWAY-DAYS IN 2012!We have some great, hassle-free, Away-Days planned for 2012 that are not yet advertised.
To avoid disappointment, please express your interest by contacting us soon: by phone, email or via the online enquiry form.

July .......................... Ascot - Summer Cocktail Party
Summer ................. Highgrove Gardens
August .................... Bournemouth Air Festival
September ............ Goodwood Revival

Please contact us soon if you would like details when they become available.

LONDON - incl APSLEY HOUSE & Houses of Parliament23/04/2012
Monday 23rd April 2012
A fantastic no-hassle day out in London by luxury coach from our normal local pick-ups! Join us for tours of Apsley House (No.1 London), the Houses of Parliament & the Jewel Tower. Enjoy a delicious inclusive lunch at the 125 year-old St Stephens pub, famous for being frequented by many notables, including prime ministers such as Baldwin, Churchill and Macmillan.
Please contact us soon for more details regarding this popular tour of three London gems!
FEW PLACES STILL AVAILABLE.

ETON COLLEGE & POSH AFTERNOON TEA -09/05/2012
Please join us for a unique tour of ETON COLLEGE, a relaxing RIVER BOAT TRIP and a delicious AFTERNOON TEA at the beautiful Royal Berkshire Hotel in Sunningdale.
From the boat you will have a superb view of Windsor Castle which is undoubtedly the finest view there is! Eton College has educated boys for nearly six centuries. The College continues to develop Henry VI's original vision by providing a distinctive education. During the course of your tour you will visit the Cloisters, the oldest classroom in the College, and the College Chapel and more. As it will be term-time, scholars will be seen sporting the original School Dress of black tailcoats and pin striped trousers. With 19 former British Prime Ministers numbered among the former pupils, there are few other educational establishments in the UK as steeped in tradition and history as Eton College.
From here we will be whisked away by coach to enjoy a delicious Afternoon Tea at the Royal Berkshire Hotel in the Sunningdale countryside near Ascot - the perfect end to a perfect day!
Only £85.95pp Privilege Members £83.95
Price includes: Luxury coach with hostess service; four local pick-ups; entrance fees; boat trip with coffee; free time for lunch; full Afternoon Tea; complimentary wine & nibbles on journey home.

ASCOT - Summer Cocktail Party21/07/2012
Saturday 21st July - the Ascot Summer Cocktail Party with The King George VI Cup & the Queen Elizabeth Stakes - it's the one event of the year that you cannot miss!
After canapés and Bucks Fizz followed by a sumptuous 3-course buffet lunch with wine & bubbly, you will make your way to the Grandstand for an exciting afternoon of racing & cocktails. With your PREMIER ticket in the Grandstand, be seen in your posh frock & best hat, as you will be mingling and experiencing Ascot in true style! With the racing over, complimentary refreshments and snacks await you for the relaxing journey home.
Hassle-free, great value and a memorable day is guaranteed!
A small deposit will secure your place, so why not get a small group together for some great fun!
Just £98.50pp inclusive of luxury coach, hostesses and tickets.

HIGHGROVE GARDENS 201201/08/2012
If you think you would like join us for a wonderful day at Prince Charles's beautiful gardens at his HIGHGROVE home hopefully sometime in the summer 2012, please contact us with your interest . Dates can be confirmed after 1st February 2012.
You will travel by luxury coach from four local pick-ups, join a private 2 hour guided tour of the gardens, with time to browse in the shop or relax with a light lunch in the Orchard Room. We will then travel the short distance to another place of interest in the Cotswolds which is to be confirmed.
Price will be finalised nearer the time, but will include:
Luxury coach travel from four local pick-ups; guided tour of Highgrove gardens; complimentary glass of wine & nibbles on journey home.

BOURNEMOUTH AIR FESTIVAL 31 August 201231/08/2012
Friday 31st August 2012. Forget the traffic & the hassle with Solent Events. This four day seafront airshow and festival is now established as one of the countries premier seaside airshows.
Please join us once again for a sumptuous Champagne Lunch on the terrace of the Cumberland Hotel. Overlooking the sea and the very centre of the air display, you will have a wonderful day with fantastic 'front row' views of the airshow - including the famous Red Arrows!
The fun carries on with a complimentary glass of wine and nibbles on your relaxing journey home!
Book soon to avoid disappointment - a deposit will secure your place!

GOODWOOD REVIVAL - 201216/09/2012
Get your friends together for a wonderful summer Sunday to the ever-popular GOODWOOD REVIVAL. A vintage coach, from four local pick-ups, will transport you 'back in time' at Goodwood (parking right opposite the entrance!). Everyone dresses up on OUR coach!
On arrival, you will be served a luxury breakfast. After browsing the show, during the mid-day break, a delicious, 3-course buffet lunch with wine & bubbly will be served back at the coach in the vintage coach park . After the show you will be served with early evening nibbles & refreshments during our short journey home.
2011 at Goodwood was fantastic. It is one of the classic motor racing circuits from the golden era of motorsport, and almost nothing on the site has changed since the 1960s - the attention to detail is incredible! No modern vehicles are allowed on the site during the weekend and most of the visitors get dressed up and join in.Take your cue from any of the three eras -1940s, 1950s and 1960s giving you multiple options and multiple looks.
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN JOINING OUR VINTAGE COACH TRIP IN 2012, PLEASE TELL US!

LUXURY COACH TRAVEL TO CENTRAL LONDON30/12/2012
Travel in luxury, enjoy the day shopping, sight-seeing or relaxing over a nice lunch and a glass of wine! It's an ideal way to see the museums that you have promised yourself for so long - and most of them are FREE!
If you want to see a matinee theatre show of your choice, buy your theatre tickets from us, and join us on the coach too!
Just £35 return. Price includes: Local pick-ups, central drop-offs, hostess service, complimentary glass of wine on journey home.
AVAILABLE DATES - subject to availability:
* Wednesday 1st February 2012

ORIENT EXPRESS - A VERY Special Away-Day31/12/2012
A-once-in-a-lifetime' experience for you or a loved one!!
As part of the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, it’s the world's most famous train. With its beautifully restored marquetry, crystal glass and deep upholstered armchairs, the Pullman carriages provide a unique and original setting for all kinds of social occasions, whether celebrating a special birthday, anniversary or just a personal 'once-in-a-lifetime' treat!
Aboard the gleaming carriages of the British Pullman, enjoy a superb 5-course champagne lunch complemented by fine wines. Impeccable service by liveried stewards will add to your enjoyment whilst gliding in the lap of luxury through the beautiful English countryside.
After three successful years in a row, this wonderful trip will once again be in the Solent Events diary during the Spring or Autumn of 2013.
It's not too early to express your interest in our next GOLDEN AGE OF TRAVEL event, so please contact us for further details.

ALL LONDON THEATRE TICKETS!31/12/2012
You can now purchase LONDON THEATRE TICKETS from Solent Events & Leisure for private use.
As we will only be organising trips to the NEW or MOST POPULAR shows in the future, why not get some great seats at great prices, and make your own way to London with your family and friends.
Call us now with a date, and the show of your choice.

PRIVILEGE MEMBERS CLUB01/01/2020
Our events are available to everyone, but why not join our PRIVILEGE MEMBERS CLUB and feel part of an exciting local Travel Group.
Not only will you have priority choice of seats on the coach, but you will also have the 'best of the best' theatre seats, priority booking, a guaranteed monthly Newsletter by email or post, COMPLIMENTARY London Theatre ticket invitations and first for Special Offers & cancellations . You will also be invited to Members Only Local Luncheons every couple of months. If you are on your own, like many of our clients, if you wish, we can try to match you with a travelling companion too! (Membership limited to 50). SO SORRY, MEMBERSHIP NOW FULL until January 2012.