Shop Ahoy
Shop Ahoy Packages have been designed to take away the stress and strain of organising an itinerary for a group excursion. The packages follow a standard itinerary, with options available for each element of the visit, allowing organisers to tailor the trip to their groups’ requirements. The formula is highly successful and has been enjoyed by hundreds of groups. Organisers appreciate the ease of booking and the friendly and individual service provided by the VHEY team and local partner Paul Schofield
Shop Ahoy Packages are now bookable online with Paul Schofield Tour Services.
The full day trip package of teas/coffees on arrival, a guided tour of the Old Town (on coach or walking) and a hot and cold buffet lunch with teas and coffees for just £15 per person
What can be included
Free Coach Parking – Plus a goodie bag for the driver which includes a travel mug, a voucher for a hot drink and meal which can be redeemed at Ferens Art gallery .
Morning coffee at The Mission – An atmospheric pub near to Hull Minster which is noted for its spire, fine stained-glass window in the west wall and wooden pews. Formerly the chapel for a Seaman’s Mission founded in 1926.
A Guided Tour with Hull’s friendly and knowledgeable English Heritage Accredited Tour Guide. Check out Paul’s 5 star reviews on trip advisor )
Lunch
The Mission – A Hot and cold buffet with Tea and Coffee
Tours Available
Hull Old Town Tour (can be completed on foot or using your own coach. You don’t have to decide in advance. Just let Paul know on arrival.) Hull’s Old Town is a hidden treasure where its cobbled High Street is surrounded by reminders of Hull’s past. Enjoy this informal tour through Hull’s historic quarter, with its stunning architecture, wide expanses of water and absorbing anecdotes. Find out about Robinson Crusoe, “Land of Green Ginger” and the infamous plotting parlour in Ye Olde White Hart, where the English Civil War was allegedly plotted, visit the actual spot at which Charles I was refused entry to the city of Hull and swing by the nearby George Hotel to see England’s smallest window, to name but a few.
Pearson Park (Coach Only Tour) – Discover the Victorian grandeur in Hull’s first park, Pearson Park, originally known as the People’s Park. This 8-acre sanctuary retains many of its original Victorian features, including a perimeter carriage drive circling the, a serpentine lake and seven Grade 2 listed structures. This beautiful green space in the heart of the city was home to the acclaimed poet Philip Larkin, who lived in a house overlooking Pearson Park from 1956 – 1974. Larkin was heavily influenced by the city. On an autumn afternoon in the park, you can experience something of the atmosphere that pervades much of his work.
Looking for something a little different – Variations can be requested and priced accordingly – Simply Email your request to schopaul@hotmail.com