Thornes Independent Ltd

Classic Coach Hire

for

Weddings, Proms,

and Special Occasions

Covey your guests in style and complete your day with one of our luxury period coaches. With a choice of vehicles from the 1950’s and 1970’s with 35 - 41 seats we have something to cater for everyone.

Tailor made packages to suit your requirements
Nostalgic Itineraries ideal for Birthdays or Anniversaries
Individual or Multiple coach hire
Elegant decorations inside and out (weddings only)
Uniformed Driver
Television and display work

We pride ourselves in a friendly and reliable service throughout. All bookings are computerised and a confirmation is sent to you our client in advance for you to confirm all details to eliminate any hick-ups on the day. We have onsite workshops to ensure reliability and our coaches are kept to the highest of standards. All our drivers are perminatant employees, all with full PSV driving licences and fully CRB checked. All our vehicles are fully PSV tested and insured.

Quotations are based on your individual requirements, so please complete the quotation/booking request form at the top of the page and a personalised quotation will be sent to you, or contact us by telephone on 01757 630777 if you would prefer to discuss your requirements in person.

You are of course welcome to visit our site and view the coaches for yourself, please contact us on 01757 630777 to make an appointment.

For More Detailed information on our coaches please download our leaflet

Our Vehicles

The 1950's Collection

The Beadle - 1952

35 Seats

Owned by Thornes since 1960

In 2006 it returned to the road in an 'as new' condition following a full restoration programme.

The Seddon - 1959

41 Seats

Owned by Thornes since 1961

Having undergone a full restoration programme in 1993, this vehicle has remained a firm favourite and is a regular tour coach to the Benelux Countries, Ireland and throughout the UK

The Britannia - 1957

**AWARD WINNING COACH**

41 seats

Owned by Thornes since 2003

Returning to us in April 2010 after a full restoartion, the Britannia entered the 2010 UK Coach Rally and proudly walked away with a Trophy

Silver Star - 1955

41 seats

The 1970's Collection

1975

35 Seats

Owned by Thornes from New

Still in wonderful original condition, this coach will compliment any 1970's theme and can be found as a tour coach on some of Thornes 'Classic Coach Tours'

1975

45 seats

Owned by Thornes since 2002

Still in wonderful original condition, this coach is no stranger to touring and has been a firm favourite on the Great Dorset Steam Fair Holiday for many a year gone by.