Guide Dogs National Centre, Leamington Spa

Discover how guide dogs are trained and learn about their incredible work on this coach trip to the Guide Dogs National Centre.

Join us for a unique and heartwarming experience with our Guide Dogs National Centre coach trip. Located in Leamington Spa, the Guide Dogs National Centre is where guide dogs begin their journey to becoming life-changing companions for people with visual impairments. 

Departure Date: Tuesday 20th May 2025 

What’s Included: 

• Choice of convenient pick-up points 

• Executive coach travel

• Free time at Bicester shopping outlet

• Guided tour of the Guide Dogs National Centre 

• Live training demonstrations and puppy meet-and-greet 

• Free time to explore the visitor centre and shop

Other Information 

• Group Bookings: 50% OFF 1 place for 10+ people, 1 FREE place for 20+ people   

• Electric Scooters/Wheelchairs: We accommodate a maximum of 2 scooters/wheelchairs per trip, subject to terms. Please ensure you have the appropriate insurance and are responsible for your scooter during the trip.   

We spend some time at Bicester Shopping Outlet, a unique shopping outlet with over 130 chic boutiques, it's filled with fantastic fashion must-haves and accessories. Offering collections at up to 60% off all year round!

We then travel to Leamington Spa, where we visit the Guide Dogs National Centre. Here we are granted with an unmissable opportunity to gain behind-the-scenes access to the UK’s only breeding centre for guide dogs. You will even get to see some of the gorgeous puppies from viewing platforms as they eat, play and snooze with their siblings in the Puppy Block. 

You will be greeted by one of the knowledgeable team, who will guide you around our state-of-the-art facility and fill you in with the secrets of breeding these life-changing dogs. During the experience, you will be split into small groups, so you can ask as many questions as you like and take things at your own pace. The experiences are bursting with information that is delivered in a range of interesting and interactive ways, including:

• Expert speakers

• Observing their colleagues as they work

• Viewing puppies from the puppy viewing platform

• Close-up video footage

• Handling artefacts, such as harnesses and canes

• Meeting a guide dog owner and hearing their journey (when available)

Not only that, but you will have the chance to experience blindfold activities, which give a brief insight into living with sight loss and emphasises the importance of our work at Guide Dogs. The experience will last just over two hours.