Short Breaks 2024

Enjoy a 2 day ‘taster’ break to the beautiful Cotswolds. Soak up the tranquil atmosphere while taking in the pretty idyllic views.

Included in your tour cost:

*One night dinner, bed & breakfast at the Royal Court Hotel

*Free time in Coventry and Stowe on the Wold

Limited singles at no supplement thereafter £15

Payment in full at time of booking

NEW FOR 2024!

Our base for this exciting 3 day tour to London is the Holiday Inn Heathrow, Bath Road.

Included in your tour cost:

*Two nights dinner, bed & breakfast

*Entrance to Buckingham Palace

*Entrance to The Royal Mews

*Entrance to Kensington Palace

*Visit to Cambridge en route

Single supplement £55 (single rooms are double/twin for sole occupancy)

RHS Flower Show Tatton Park, is a day out for all the family, with unique gardens, talks and tips, children’s activities, floral installations, markets, stalls and lots of tasty food and drink to enjoy.

Included in your tour cost:

*One night dinner, bed & breakfast at the Britannia Manchester Airport Hotel

*Entrance into the RHS Flower Show

*Free time in Manchester en route

Limited singles at no supplement

Join us for the Royal International Air Tattoo at RAF Fairford featuring the Red Arrows who will be celebrating their 60^th anniversary. Our base for this spectacular event is the Doubletree by Hilton, Newbury.

Included in your tour cost:

*Two nights dinner, bed & breakfast

*Entrance into the Royal International Air Tattoo

*Free time in Oxford en route

Single room supplement £60

Enjoy this amazing show, a combination of military tradition, ceremony, music and dance all performed at the Edinburgh Castle Esplanade culminating in a spectacular firework display (weather permitting). Please note: Appropriate dress for the weather is recommended. This is an open air performance commencing at 9.30pm. 

Included in your tour cost:

*One night dinner, bed & breakfast and one night bed & breakfast at the 3* Barony Castle Hotel, Peebles

*Porterage

*Entrance into the 2024 Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo

*Free time in Edinburgh

£59 single supplement – all rooms are double/twin for sole use

‘Kynren – An Epic Tale of England’ This 90-minute spectacular open-air show begins at dusk and ends in starlight and takes the audience on a journey through 2,000 years of British history, myth and legend. 

A cast and crew of 1000 bring epic dance routines, re-enacted battle scenes, flamboyant special effects, stunning pyrotechnics and an original soundtrack all of which will take your breath away.

Please note: Appropriate dress for the weather is recommended. This is an open air performance set against the stunning backdrop of Auckland Castle.

To add to your enjoyment we have included a visit to Beamish Living Museum of the North where you will find a new recreation, among all your old favourites, a look back into the 1950s.

Included in your tour cost:

*Two nights dinner, bed & breakfast at the Delta by Marriott Durham Hotel
*Entry into Kynren (Superior Gold tickets)
*Free time in Durham

*Free time in Newcastle

*Entry into Beamish Living Museum of the North

Single room supplement £65

Join us on this fabulous 2 day ‘taster’ break to Southport. The hotel is situated just a few minutes walk from Southport Pleasureland and the beach.  A great way to spend a couple of days by the sea without breaking the bank.

Included in your tour cost:

*One night dinner, bed & breakfast at the Royal Clifton Hotel

*Free time in Southport

Limited singles at no supplement

Payment in full at time of booking

Enjoy a 2 day ‘taster’ break to the beautiful Cotswolds. Soak up the tranquil atmosphere while taking in the pretty idyllic views.

Included in your tour cost:

*One night dinner, bed & breakfast at the Royal Court Hotel

*Free time in Coventry and Stowe on the Wold

Limited singles at no supplement thereafter £15

Payment in full at time of booking

If you love a good entertaining variety show then the Thursford Christmas Spectacular is just for you. Featuring a host of talented performers, some of which are direct from London’s West End, it is full of glitz & glamour and is one of the most popular events in our festive programme. 

Included in your tour cost:

*One night dinner, bed & breakfast at Heacham Manor

*Ticket for Thursford Christmas Spectacular  - matinee performance

*Free time in Springfields Shopping Outlet

Early booking is strongly advised

Single room supplement £30

Liverpool is such an amazing, exciting city with so many things to see and do you will question whether two days is long enough.  Our hotel is within easy reach of the Christmas Market and all the popular tourist attractions.  The Markets offer a host of decorative chalets and stalls selling unique gifts and decorations along with sumptuous seasonal delicacies. A great way to get into the festive spirit.

Included in your tour cost:

*1 night dinner, bed & breakfast at the centrally located Aloft Hotel

*Porterage & welcome cuppa

*Free time in Liverpool

Single room supplement £25 – All singles are double/twin for sole use

All rooms have walk-in showers

If you love a good entertaining variety show then the Thursford Christmas Spectacular is just for you. Featuring a host of talented performers, some of which are direct from London’s West End, it is full of glitz & glamour and is one of the most popular events in our festive programme. 

Included in your tour cost:

*One night dinner, bed & breakfast at Mercure Norwich Hotel

*Ticket for Thursford Christmas Spectacular - matinee perfomance 

*Free time in Norwich

Early booking is strongly advised

Single room supplement £30

Travel to London, with suitable stop en route, and spend a couple of days as you wish. Enjoy sightseeing, art galleries, museums, shopping or perhaps take in a show.  The possibilities are endless.   At this time of year London has the hustle and bustle of a busy city but also the magical atmosphere of Christmas. An excellent opportunity to get all that Christmas shopping done too. 

Included in your tour cost:

*One night bed & breakfast at the Ibis Earls Court

*Free time in London

Single room supplement £59

This variety packed show, featuring some great West End performers, is full of glitz & glamour and is one of the most popular events in our festive programme. 

Included in your tour cost:

*One night dinner, bed & breakfast at Heacham Manor

*Ticket  for Thursford Christmas Spectacular - evening performance

*Free time in Springfields Shopping Outlet

Early booking is strongly advised

Single room supplement £30

The Illuminated Trail in spectacular Kew Gardens is an enchanted journey through twinkling lights, kaleidoscope lasers and sparkling trees. Keep warm with a glass of spiced cider, mulled wine or hot chocolate. Perhaps take a souvenir back home from the Gift Shop. This really is an amazing magical event not to be missed.

Included in your tour cost:

*One night dinner, bed & breakfast at the Holiday Inn Heathrow, Bath Road
*Entrance into Kew Gardens for the Illuminated Trail
*Free time in Windsor

If you love a good entertaining variety show then the Thursford Christmas Spectacular is just for you. Featuring a host of talented performers, some of which are direct from London’s West End, it is full of glitz & glamour and is one of the most popular events in our festive programme. 

Included in your tour cost:

*One night dinner, bed & breakfast at Mercure Norwich Hotel

*Ticket for Thursford Christmas Spectacular - matinee performance

*Free time in Norwich

Early booking is strongly advised

Single room supplement £30

Christmas at the Royal Albert Hall is always a spectacular treat. Celebrate with us in the most traditional way with this beautiful Carol Concert. Enjoy an evening performance of this magical event and then the following day spend free time in London.

Included in your tour cost:

*One night bed & breakfast at the Copthorne Tara Hotel

*Ticket for Carols at the Royal Albert Hall

*Free time in London

Single room supplement £60

Please Note:  Final balance due 8 weeks prior to departure