Trips and Tours

Trips and Tours: coach trips from Birmingham and Walsall

Trips and Tours is a travel agency based at Bentley Lane Industrial Estate in Walsall (United Kingdom), specialising in coach day trips and weekend escapes. The company operates mainly from Birmingham, Walsall and the West Midlands region, and sells its seats through its own website, where travellers can book without needing to create an account.

Its offering is built around executive-standard coaches with reclining seats, air conditioning and onboard refreshments, accompanied by tour directors who handle logistics and provide local information along the route. The company presents itself as an option with more than fifteen years of experience and states that its trips are covered by comprehensive insurance and protected by ABTA.

Trip catalogue: domestic and international destinations

Trips and Tours' programme combines single-day departures with multi-day stays. Among the day trips advertised at the time of analysis are options such as the Cotswold lavender field, Bournemouth beach, Durdle Door, the city of Bruges, Edinburgh, Llandudno beach, Mablethorpe and the Lynton and Lynmouth route in North Devon. Published prices for these departures ranged from £20 to £89 per person.

In the multi-day escapes section, the catalogue included a three-day Cornwall adventure, a four-day Paris escape during the summer, a two-day stay on the Isle of Wight and a three-day Scotland tour. Prices for these multi-day options started at £149 per person and reached £419 for the Paris trip. Depending on the type of tour, the price may include coach transport, ferry crossing, hotel accommodation, breakfast, guided tours and, in the case of Paris, a River Seine cruise.

Types of experience and audiences

The offering is organised into themed categories that the company calls famous visits, funfair visits, beach visits and activity visits. Among the standout destinations in these categories are Disneyland Paris, theme parks and various UK beaches. The agency also sells overnight trips and holiday escapes, and states that many of its options are suitable for families with children, with coaches equipped for travelling with minors.

In addition to regular departures, the website mentions the possibility of arranging flights from other UK airports upon request on all packages that include flights, as well as group discounts or private coach hire, services the company details on its terms page.

Bookings, VIP club and traveller support

Bookings can be made online by selecting the trip on the website and completing payment without prior registration. The company also offers a VIP club whose subscription gives immediate access to discounts and exclusive perks, with an advertised saving of 5%. For questions or assistance, the team is available by phone and email, and provides specific pickup points at the time of booking.

The cancellation policy varies depending on the type of tour and is detailed on the terms and conditions page. The company states that trip prices usually include luxury coach transport, the tour director and the itinerary described, while overnight departures also include accommodation and meals.

Traveller reviews

The website shows an average rating of 4.9 stars and several customer testimonials that highlight the organisation of the departures, the guides' attention and the balance between guided tours and free time. Among the published comments are experiences in Cornwall, Land's End, St Ives, London and the Winter Wonderland theme park.

Location and contact

Bentley Lane Industrial Estate, Bentley Ln, Walsall WS2 8TL, UK