Birmingham International Tattoo
Britains biggest indoor military tattoo faeturing pipes and drums, marching bands, field gun racing, dog agility and over 1,000 performers.
Britains biggest indoor military tattoo faeturing pipes and drums, marching bands, field gun racing, dog agility and over 1,000 performers.
The Birmingham International Tattoo is Britain's biggest indoor tattoo (a type of military tournament) featuring marching bands, pipes & drums, field gun racing, dog racing and much more including a spectacular Grand Finale with over 1,000 performers. Held in the prestigious Resorts World Arena at the NEC, it is completely under cover and not subject to the ravages of weather. The performances help raise funds for services charities who work to assist veterans and those serving in our Armed Forces. We have been fortunate in securing a group allocation of tickets for one of only two performances planned for 2025.
ITINERARY
Saturday - Mid-morning departure from Dorset via motorways to arrive at Birmingham NEC by 4pm. There are multiple food and drink outlets where you can source a meal (including gluten free and vegan) before taking your seats for the International Tattoo which starts at 6pm. The performance lasts for over 3 hours an includes an intermission half way through. Military bands from across Europe perform separately, then come together for a spectacular massed finale. There are amazing Field Gun displays, dog agility races, a parade of massed Standards and solo singers - a stunning piece of theatre, pomp and pageantry! The show ends at 9:30pm and we make the short drive to our overnight hotel with a late check-in arranged.
Sunday - We have agreed a late breakfast and will leave the hotel at 10:30am. Drive across the Cotswold Hills to the elegant city of Bath, with time for lunch and sightseeing. A city full of heritage, culture, green spaces and a few surprises, its centre is compact and easy to walk around. Leave Bath at 3pm to drive back to Dorset by late afternoon.
B=Breakfast
Holiday Inn Coventry
A modern high quality hotel venue ideally situated just outside of Coventry and convenient for our chosen itinerary visits. All the bright and spacious bedrooms provide private bathroom with free toiletries and hairdryer, big comfy beds, large digital TV with satellite channels, telephone, tea tray, iron/press, air-conditioning and free wifi. A lift serves all three floors and room service is available. The restaurant is stylish and relaxed offering a full English buffet breakfast. There is a lounge/bar in which to socialise.
TOUR PRICE: £169.00 Per Person
Single Room Supplement: £45.00
Price Includes: All coach travel, Platinum grade Tattoo ticket, 1 night hotel with English breakfast.
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 |
|---|---|
| Beaminster Area | Convenient local point in Beaminster to be advised |
| Blandford Area | Convenient local point in Blandford to be advised |
| Bournemouth Area | Convenient point in Bournemouth to be advised |
| Branksome Area | Convenient point in Branksome to be advised |
| Bridport Area | Convenient local point in Bridport to be advised |
| Britannia Inn | Britannia Inn, Fortuneswell, Portland |
| Charlestown | The Alexandra Inn, Chickerell Road, Charlestown |
| Chickerell | Bluebird Garage, Chickerell Road |
| Corfe Castle | Convenient point in Corfe Castle to be advised |
| Courtlands | Portland, Courtlands bus stop |
| Dorchester South Station | Dorchester South Station bus stop |
| Dorchester TOT | Top O'Town Car Park (by cafe), Dorchester |
| Easton | Easton Square, Portland |
| Ferndown Area | Convenient local point in Ferndown to be advised |
| Foords Corner | Foords Corner bus stop, Wyke Regis |
| Jestys Avenue | Bus stop end of Jestys Avenue on Littlemoor Road |
| Littlemead | Broadwey, Littlemead bus stop (Swan Inn) |
| Lodmoor Hill | Lodmoor Hill Bus Stop (near Post Office) |
| Lyme Regis | Convenient local point in Lyme Regis to be advised |
| Lyndale bus stop | Wyke Regis, Lyndale Bus Stop |
| Nottington | Broadwey, Nottington Corner bus stop |
| Poole Area | Convenient local point in Poole to be advised |
| Poundbury QMSE | Poundbury Queen Mother Square bus stop (Coach heading into Dorchester) |
| Radipole | Spa Hotel bus stop, Radipole |
| Redlands | Redlands, Opposite Garage |
| Ringwood Area | Convenient local point in Ringwood to be advised |
| Rodwell | Rodwell Traffic Lights, Rodwell Rd/Rodwell Ave |
| Sgt Bunn | St Bunn Bakery, Lanehouse Rocks Road |
| Sherborne Area | Convenient local point in Sherborne to be advised |
| St Edmunds Church | St Edmunds Church, Lanehouse Rocks Road |
| St Johns Church | Weymouth, St Johns Church, outside Dentist |
| St Nicholas Church | St Nicholas Church, Buxton Road, Weymouth |
| Sturminster Newton Area | Convenient point in Stur. Newton to be advised |
| Swanage Area | Convenient local point in Swanage to be advised |
| To be advised | To be advised - Approx. 2 weeks before travel |
| Upton Area | Convenient local point in Upton to be advised |
| Victoria Square | Victoria Square bus stop, Portland |
| Wareham Area | Convenient local point in Wareham to be advised |
| Westwey Road | Westwey Rd, Magistrates Court, Weymouth |
| Weymouth Bluebird | Weymouth, Outside Bluebird Office, K1 bus stop |
| Wimborne Area | Convenient local point in Wimborne to be advised |
| Wool Area | Convenient local point in Wool to be advised |
| Wyke Smuggler | Smugglers Inn, Wyke Regis |
| Yeovil Area | Convenient local point in Yeovil to be advised |
