COST PER PERSON: £975 PER PERSON

Includes The Giant’s Causeway

The spectacular scenery on this tour will take your breath away, starting with a train journey from Coleraine to Derry described by Michael Palin as ‘one of the most beautiful in the world’. The track runs alongside unspoilt beaches on one side & the cliffs of Downhill & The Binevenagh Mountain on the other.

In Derry we will have a 2 hour part step-on guide & walking tour, ‘unlocking the walled city’, hearing about it’s 400 years of history. We finish the day with a civic tour & ’Meet The Mayor’ prosecco drinks reception in The Guildhall.

The sublime views continue with a scenic Causeway Coastal Route drive and a visit to the stunning Giant’s Causeway. We will stop in the picturesque seaside town of Portrush before visiting the Old Bushmills Distillery, the oldest working distillery in County Antrim, where we will enjoy a guided tour and tasting.

On our last day we will visit the world-famous Belfast Titanic, which tells the story through interactive galleries. The attraction has undergone a multi-million pound transformation in 2023 so we experience the newly introduced theme ‘The Pursuit of Dreams’. We spend the rest of the day at leisure in Belfast, so you can explore some of the city’s most famous and historic sites.

Tour Price For 7 Days Includes:

• Return ferry crossing from Cairnryan—Belfast

• 6 Nights half board with tea/coffee

• Welcome tea/coffee on arrival

• Overnight hotel each way ‘Carlisle Station by BW’

• Entry to all attractions as stated

• Porterage

Your Hotel - The Lodge, Coleraine, Londonderry

This family-owned hotel is located on the edge of Coleraine and boasts a traditional bar & lounge. The bedrooms all have tea/coffee making facilities & are located in a separate annexe with covered access. There is a lift but ground floor rooms are available. The hotel also offers a beauty salon & a hairdressers.

Deposit £50 per person

Supplements:

Single room £215

COST PER PERSON: £395 PER PERSON

Includes The Swanage Steam Railway

Celebrate with us in the ever popular resort of Weymouth on the beautiful Jurassic coast, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Our hotel is right opposite the sandy beach and just a 10 minute walk along the promenade to the town centre, with it’s high street, gift shops and cafes. Step back in time to celebrate this mem-orable occasion and enjoy this classic resort , which never fails to deliver.

During our stay we will visit Abbotsbury Swannery, the world’s only managed colony of nesting mute swans. We have included a visit to the Abbotsbury Gardens, with it’s world famous Camellia groves, magnolia walk and rhododendrons. In the afternoon we will stop In Dorchester, with time to explore it’s shops and museums.

On the 80th Anniversary of VE Day, 8th May, we will have a free day to relax and celebrate in Weymouth. Take a stroll along the esplanade to the old harbour area and visit Brewer’s Quay, which is full of arts, crafts and antique shops. Enjoy an ice cream on the front and just watch the world go by.

Finally, we visit the traditional seaside resort of Swanage with it’s Victorian pier. We spend time here before embarking on a 6 mile scenic journey on the award winning Swanage Steam Railway, through picturesque Purbeck to idyllic Corfe Castle Village. We spend time here before returning by train to Swanage.

Tour Price For 5 Days Includes:-

• 4 Nights Half Board with tea/coffee

• Excursions as stated

• Swanage Steam Railway

• Entertainment every evening

• Porterage

Your Hotel - The Prince Regent, Weymouth

Located on the sea-front with stunning views across the bay towards the pier, Nothe Fort and Dorset's Jurassic coast, this Georgian hotel boasts a grand ball-room featuring live, nightly entertainment.. Both the restaurant & lounge benefit from sea-views & there is a lift. There are tea/coffee making facilities in the bedrooms, and free wi-fi in the public areas.

Trip Total: £395 per person

Supplement:

Single room £50

Sea-view £20pp

COST PER PERSON: £1255 PER PERSON

Includes Glass-Bottomed Wildlife Cruise

Two islands that famously encapsulate the best of the Scottish landscape are Bute & Skye, and our stunning tour features stays on both.

After an overnight in Carlisle, we travel from Wemyss Bay by ferry to Rothesay, arriving at our country house hotel in time for dinner. We will visit the neo-gothic Mount Stuart House & Gardens, set in 300 acres of landscaped gardens, woodland & coast. We then enjoy a scenic tour of the beautiful island of Bute.

Today we take a short ferry ride back to the mainland and travel along the shores of Loch Fyne before arriving at ‘the outdoor capital of the World,’ Fort William. We then head to Mallaig passing the iconic Glenfinnan Viaduct before catching the ferry to Armadale on Skye and making our way to the hotel.

The famous Dunvegan Castle & Gardens, the oldest continuously inhabited castle in Scotland, is our next attraction. We will then enjoy a scenic drive around Skye.

Before leaving the island we take a 1 hour cruise in a glass-bottomed boat with Seaprobe Atlantis. Back on the mainland we enjoy another cruise of Loch Ness in search of Nessie, before continuing our journey to Pitlochry and our next hotel.

Enjoy a relaxing free day in the picture-postcard town of Pitlochry with it’s many attractive shops, bars and tea-rooms before we begin our journey home.

Tour Price For 9 Days Includes:

2 nights at Glenburn Hotel, Rothesay, Isle of Bute

• 2 nights half-board at Dunollie Hotel, Isle of Skye

• 2 nights half-board at The Fisher’s Hotel, Pitlochry

• Half-board with tea/coffee & porterage

• 1 Overnight at BW Carlisle Station Hotel

• 1 Overnight at Mercure Dunkenhalgh, Blackburn

• Half-board at overnight hotels

• Entry to all attractions as stated

• Porterage Included

The Glenburn, The Dunollie & The Fisher’s Hotels

All your hotels have been chosen due to their location & accommodation.

All have comfortable rooms with tea/coffee making facilities, bar, restaurant & lounge. The Glenburn & Dunollie have fantastic views of the island’s bays, while the Fisher’s has a town location with lovely gardens.

Trip Total: £1255 per person

Supplement:

Single room £270

COST PER PERSON: £450 PER PERSON

Includes RHS Rosemoor Gardens

We return to llfracombe which is transformed with the summer sunshine, and you can truly appreciate all the town and local attractions have to offer.

We begin our first day with a coffee stop in Barnstaple, before visiting the stunning Hartland Abbey & Gardens, the lived-in family home of the Stucley family. Built in the 12th Century, it contains collections of paintings, porcelain and furniture that have accumulated over many generations. The gardens were influenced by Gertrude Jekyll, a frequent visitor, and are a popular filming location.

With it’s charming harbour of quaint, pastel coloured houses, 14th century church, and Damien Hirst’s statue, Verity, standing guard at the harbour entrance, there is much to see on your free day in Ilfracombe. Enjoy the stunning beaches and coves, explore the famous tunnels, art and craft galleries and independent shops or relax at one of the maritime pubs.

Another favourite for garden lovers is RHS Rosemoor, and we will allow plenty of time here as there is so much to see. The Rose Garden will be at it’s peak and is a sight to behold, as well as the brightly coloured Hot Garden, The Foliage, Stone and Exotic Gardens. There are plenty of benches to stop, relax and enjoy the view. Why not enjoy a Devon cream tea in the café after browsing the plant shop.

Tour Price For 5 Days Includes:

• 4 nights half-board

• Entry to RHS Rosemoor

• Entry to Hartland Abbey & Gardens

• All excursions as stated

• Entertainment

• Porterage

Your Hotel - The Imperial Hotel, Ilfracombe

The hotel is situated in one of the best positions in Ilfracombe, overlooking the gardens and splendid Landmark Theatre and Conference Centre, close to the shops and only a short almost level walk from the harbour. All rooms have tea/coffee making facilities, hair dryer and TV with radio channels. There is a spacious lounge, bar & entertainment area.

Trip Total: £450 per person

Supplement:

Single room £50

Sea-view £50pp

COST PER PERSON: £595 PER PERSON

Includes Hardwick Hall & Chatsworth

We begin by visiting Hardwick Hall, a spectacular Elizabethan country house built in the 1500s by ‘Bess of Hardwick’, and filled with rich furnishings and tapestries preserved by successive generations of the Devonshire family. We will have plenty of time to discover the stories of Hardwick and enjoy the beautiful landscape it is set within. We continue on to the market town of Chesterfield, dominated by it’s famous crooked spire, where we have time to explore the shops and cafes.

Today we travel to Chatsworth House where we will have a guided tour to explore the magnificent Painted Hall, State Rooms, Sketch Galleries and beautiful Sculpture Gallery, before enjoying the spectacular gardens. We finish with a stop in beautiful Bakewell, home of the famous pudding. Located on the river Wye, it is a painter’s paradise with it’s stone buildings, 5-arched stone bridge and quaint courtyards.

Finally we travel to the thermal spa town of Buxton, home of the famous water. We begin with the Buxton Crescent Experience, set within the stunning Grade 1 listed Crescent building which has just had a £70 million facelift, restoring it to it’s former glory. We will have a guided tour of the nine themed rooms, including the sunken oval pool where the 5000-year-old mineral water still rises from the ground, finishing off with a tasting. After some free time in Buxton for lunch, we finish our day with a drive through the nearby ‘hidden villages’ for a step-on guided tour.

Tour Price For 5 Days Includes:

• 4 nights half-board & tea/coffee

• Excursions to Chesterfield & Bakewell

• Entry to all attractions as stated

• Use of hotel leisure facilities

• Porterage

Your Hotel - The 4* Mercure Kenwood Hall

Located on the edge of the Peak District the hotel dates back from the 1860’s & is set in 12 acres of parkland with a lake & gardens. All the bedrooms have tea/coffee making facilities, TV & hairdryer. The restaurant is light & airy & the bar has plenty of comfortable seating. Leisure facilities include a pool, sauna, jacuzzi & steam room. There is a lift & ground floor rooms.

Supplements:

Single room from £120

COST PER PERSON: £495 PER PERSON

Includes Parham House & Gardens

The sunny Sussex South Coast has a lot to offer, and on this tour we visit serene Parham House to enjoy the gardens in full Summer glory, as well as returning to Arundel, with time to enjoy the glorious cathedral.

We begin with a coffee stop in Buckler’s Hard, an historic riverside village in the New Forest. As well as visiting the museum we have included a river cruise for you to enjoy before we continue on to our hotel.

Our first day out begins with a visit to Arundel, a charming market town boasting a stunning cathedral with French Gothic architecture, as well as quaint shops and cafes. Enjoy a coffee before we continue on to Brighton, always a popular choice, where you will have time for lunch and to wander the Lanes, visit The Royal Pavilion or enjoy the view from The Donut with it’s 360 degree birds-eye view.

Chichester is the only city in West Sussex, and as it’s so close we will fit in a visit, during our tour, as well as having a free day in Bognor Regis itself.

We finish with a visit to Worthing, with it’s award winning beaches, museum and art gallery. Enjoy a coffee before we continue on Parham House & Gardens, one of the country’s finest Elizabethan houses. Admire the rare and precious collections of paintings, furniture, needlework and antiques as well as the stunning 4 acre walled gardens. We have included a cream tea to finish off your day.

Tour Price For 5 Days Includes:

• 4 nights half-board

• Entry to Parham House & Gardens & Cream Tea

• Buckler’s Hard Museum & Cruise

• Excursions as stated

• Entertainment

• Porterage

Your Hotel - The Royal Norfolk, Bognor Regis

Situated on the sea-front with extensive lawns and superb Channel views, this excep-tional Georgian building dates from the 1830’s & has been visited by Napoleon & various descendants of Queen Victoria. There is a large lounge & bar, restaurant with sea-views & wi-fi throughout. All the bedrooms have tea/coffee making facilities, hair dryer & TV. A lift serves all floors.

Supplements:

Single room £55

Sea-view £50pp

COST PER PERSON: £685 PER PERSON

Includes The Kent & East Sussex Railway

Kent has always been known as ‘The Garden Of England’ so on this tour we will truly discover why, with gardens galore as well as a steam train ride.

Our first day is spent in the beautiful city of Canterbury, famed for it’s medieval buildings, quaint tea shops and magnificent cathedral. Having been a place of worship for 1400 years, it is now one of the oldest and most famous Christian structures in England. You will have plenty of time to explore before we return to the hotel with a stop in Deal enroute.

Walmer Castle and Gardens is our next destination. Here we can learn about it’s fascinating history and former residents including The Duke of Wellington,

before exploring the eight acre gardens, featuring herbaceous borders in full summer glory. This afternoon we travel along the coast to Samphire Hoe nature reserve, where we have a welcome talk followed by a guided walk to appreciate the wildlife, rare plants and stunning views.

Our final day out begins with a steam train ride on The Kent & East Sussex Railway from Tenterden to Bodiam. Enjoy a drink as we admire the scenery. This afternoon is spent at Great Dixter House & Gardens. Having been the home of gardener and writer Christopher Lloyd, the arts & craft style gardens are particularly impressive.

Tour Price For 5 Days Includes:

• 4 nights half board with tea/coffee

• Entry to Walmer House & Gardens

• Entry to Great Dixter House & Gardens

• One-way journey on The Kent & East Sussex Railway

• Samphire Hoe Guided Walk

• Porterage

Your Hotel - The 4* Best Western Plus Burlington

The stylish, Victorian hotel has a superb location close to the seafront and offers a friendly, excellent service. The restaurant is bright & modern in style & there are two bars . All the rooms are bright & decorated to a high standard with tea/coffee making facilities . The hotel also has a lift.

Supplements:

Single room £95

COST PER PERSON: £475 PER PERSON

Includes Dingles Fairground Museum

What better place to be than Cornwall in the English Summertime, and on this tour we enjoy all that’s best about the area with a traditional Cornish cream tea.

We begin our tour with a stop at Dingles Fairground Museum, where you will have a chance to re-live your youth by enjoying a traditional fairground ride.

Our first day out is to The Lost Gardens of Heligan. The estate had been lost to the brambles of time since the outbreak of WW1, but this sleeping beauty was re-awakened in 1990 to become Europe’s largest restoration project. Today, Heligan’s 200 acres are a paradise for the explorer, wildlife, plant lover and gar-den romantic.

You will have a free day in Newquay, Cornwall’s premier holiday resort, boasting eleven magnificent sandy beaches. Although well known as Britain’s surfing capital, the town offers wonderful cliff and beach walks and a picturesque harbour to explore, as well as it’s cafes, bars and shops.

We finish our stay with a visit to Padstow, Cornwall’s seafood capital. Enjoy a crab sandwich on the harbour or take a walk along the glorious coastal path and admire the view across to Rock, before returning to Newquay, for a last walk along the seafront.

Tour Price For 5 Days Includes:

• 4 Nights Half-board with Tea/coffee

• Excursion to Padstow

• Entry to The Lost Gardens Of Heligan

• Stop at Dingles Fairground Museum

• Entertainment every evening

• Porterage

Your Hotel - The Barrowfield

The hotel is ideally situated just 200 yards from Tolcarne beach & just a 10 minute stroll from Newquay town centre. The hotel has a heated indoor pool, a games room, coffee shop & a lift. There is a large bar & lounge area with wi-fi. All rooms have tea/coffee facilities & TV.

Supplements:

Single room £65

COST PER PERSON: £585 PER PERSON

Includes Beth Chatto’s Gardens

Join us on our visit to the East coast where we will explore the region’s beautiful countryside and quaint villages, as well as enjoy lovely gardens, a river cruise and discover the fascinating history of Colchester.

Our first visit is to Beth Chatto’s gardens, once an overgrown wasteland and now an inspiration to all visitors. We continue on to the lovely seaside resort of Frinton-on-Sea, with it’s tree-lined avenues and elegant esplanade for some time at leisure.

Colchester was Britain’s first city and the former capital of Roman Britain, so we will have a full day to explore this fascinating city at leisure and see the many important and unique Roman sites and ruins. There are five museums and galleries within two minutes walk of each other, so spend the day discovering about it’s history from the Iron Age, through Roman and Norman times to the present day. As well as the Castle Museum, visit the only known Roman Circus in Britain and the winding streets of the Dutch Quarter.

Today we visit Lavenham, known as ‘England’s Finest Medieval Village’ due to it’s fine examples of timber framed Tudor buildings. We also stop in Flatford, home to the 16th century mill made famous in Constable’s paintings. We end in Waldringfield to board MV Jahan for a cruise on the River Deben, one of the most beautiful spots on the East coast. Enjoy a cup of tea or coffee and a biscuit while you soak in the views.

.Tour Price For 5 Days Includes:

• 4 Nights Half-board with tea/coffee

• All attractions as stated

• Tea/coffee & biscuit on River Deben Cruise

• Porterage

Your Hotel - The 4* Marks Tey Hotel, Colchester

Just a 10 minute drive from Colchester's historic city centre, the Marks Tey Hotel offers comfortable accommodation. There is an elegant lounge & cocktail bar & the restaurant menu offers a selection of international cuisine. All rooms have tea/coffee facilities & TV. It also has indoor pool, steam room and sauna, complimentary to

residents. There is no lift but ground floor rooms are available.

Supplements:

Single room £170

COST PER PERSON: £615 PER PERSON

Includes Farne Islands Cruise

Our tour to Northumberland is based in the heart of the beautiful town of Alnwick at The White Swan Hotel, famed for it’s links with Titanic's sister ship, Olympic. The hotel is the ideal base for exploring the unspoilt hills, coastline and historic castles of Northumberland.

The Holy Island of Lindisfarne is one of the most important centres of early Christianity in Anglo-Saxon England. Connected to the mainland by a 3 mile causeway, it has stunning views of the Northumbrian coast. You will have time at leisure to visit the picturesque 16th century castle, now owned by the National Trust, the Priory and churches or just enjoy the peace and tranquillity. On our return we will pass Bamburgh castle and the stunning Northumberland coast.

We will also visit Seahouses, a quaint fishing village with glorious scenery, and enjoy a boat trip to the Farne Islands to see the stunning coastline and wildlife. These rocky islands are home to Atlantic seals and around 20,000 seabirds breed here, including 43,000 pairs of puffins.

On your free day in Alnwick we have included entry to the castle, used for filming in Downton Abbey and The Harry Potter films. It is a treasure trove of history and contains art by Titan, Candeletto and Van Dyck. There are the beautiful Alnwick Gardens as well as an abundance of local shops, cafes and museums in this lovely market town to enjoy. As our hotel is in the heart of the town, come back to relax and recharge before heading back out.

Tour Price For 5 Days Includes:

• 4 Nights Half-board with tea/coffee

• Entry to Alnwick Castle

• Excursion to Lindisfarne

• Farne Islands Cruise

• Porterage

Your Hotel - The 3* White Swan, Alnwick

This charming, 300 year old coaching inn is set in the heart of the historic town, near the castle & gardens. All the bedrooms can be reached by the magnificent staircase, salvaged from the RMS Olympic & offer every comfort. There is no lift but ground floor rooms are available with garden access. The hotel is renowned for it’s Olympic Suite restaurant, and there is also a bistro open daily, a bar & comfortable lounge.

Supplements:

Single room £195

COST PER PERSON: £475 PER PERSON

Includes Snowdon Mountain Railway

After the popularity of our last ‘Little Trains of North Wales's tour, we return this year, but with the aim of seeing the view from the top of Snowdon with the add-ed benefit of the beautiful Autumn colours.

We begin with a drive to Porthmadog for a ride on one of the most famous Welsh railways, The Blaenau Ffestiniog. Enjoy the 13mile journey with dramatic views of mountains, lakes and waterfalls as the train climbs to 700 feet above sea level. We then continue on to Conwy, one of the most complete medieval walled towns in Europe. Enjoy the views of the Conwy estuary from the castle walls or wander the narrow streets with it’s quirky shops and cafes.

Llandudno is Wales largest resort, uniquely situated between The Great & Little Ormes, and famed for it’s 2000ft Victorian pier. With a multitude of shops in the tree-lined streets, there is plenty for everyone to enjoy on your free day.

Finally we will enjoy a scenic drive down the Conwy Valley through the Snowdonia National Park, enjoying the stunning autumn colours. After stopping at the Llanberis Pass for a photo, we arrive in Llanberis for the highlight of our tour, a return journey to the top of Mount Snowdon. At 3,560ft and known as ’The rooftop of Wales’, it is only possible to journey to the summit from July until the winter snows. Weather permitting, we will have stunning views. We will have some time in the village of Llanberis before travelling back to our hotel.

Tour Price For 5 Days Includes:

• 4 Nights half board with tea / coffee

• All excursions as stated

• Return journey on The Snowdon Mountain Railway

• Single journey on The Blaenau Ffestiniog Railway

• Entertainment

• Porterage

Your Hotel - The Hydro, Llandudno

The Hotel is ideally situated on the sea-front, just a short walk from Llandudno’s wonderful shops & the pier. There is a large entertainment suite with dance floor and a cosy lounge, sunroom & bar .All bedrooms have tea/coffee making facilities, hairdryer & TV. There is a lift but all floors are split level with some stairs. Some ground floor rooms are available.

Supplements:

Single room £40

Sea-view £30pp

COST PER PERSON: £465 PER PERSON

Includes Castle Drogo

After a personal invitation to stay at this luxury hotel in picturesque Sidmouth, right on the sea front, we simply couldn’t refuse! With the emphasis on relaxa-tion, and with 4 course silver-service dining , you won’t be disappointed.

We will enjoy a scenic drive through Dartmoor National Park, with it’s stunning autumn colours, and call into the visitor centre. Formerly a hotel, Arthur Conan Doyle was once a guest while writing The Hound Of The Baskervilles. After time for a coffee, we continue on to Castle Drogo, a 20th century castle designed and built by Sir Edward Lutyens. Situated high above the Teign gorge it has views of ancient woodlands and rugged Dartmoor, in all it’s autumn glory.

Sidmouth was described by Poet Laureate John Betjeman as ‘A town caught still in an endless charm’, after being captivated by it’s beautiful gardens, leisurely walks, clean beaches and Regency history. Enjoy your free day discovering what he meant, but don’t forget your afternoon tea and cake at the hotel.

We will also enjoy a scenic drive along the beautiful Jurassic Coast to Lyme Regis, where you can stroll along the famous ‘Cobb ’and enjoy the splendid views along the coast towards Charmouth. We will finish with a stop in the Donkey Sanctuary.

Tour Price For 5 Days Includes:

• 4 Nights Half-Board with 4 course Table d’hote dinner

• Tea or coffee with mints after dinner in the lounge

• All excursions as stated

• Entry to Castle Drogo

• Mince pies & mulled wine on arrival

• Afternoon tea & cake on free day

• Porterage

• Light Entertainment

Your Hotel - The Royal York & Faulkner, Sidmouth

The family owned Regency hotel is perfectly situated on the sea-front in the town centre. It is beautifully decorated & offers every comfort. There are 3 lounges with sea-views, a bar and a restaurant with silver service offering classic & modern cuisine. There is a lift serving all floors .The hotel also boasts a Hydra-Spa & a snooker room (charges apply).

Supplements:

Single room £40

Sea-view

LIMITED AVAILABILITY: COST PER PERSON: £370 PER PERSON

Includes The Mumbles & Bracelet Bay

Our traditional ‘Turkey & Tinsel’ tour this year is a return to The Seabank Hotel Porthcawl, where we visited previously and were impressed by the exceptional service and entertainment. We will include an enroute stop in Cardiff to visit the Christmas Market.

Our first excursion is to The Mumbles, a seaside village overlooking Bracelet Bay. Full of character and charm, it is home to handmade crafts, luxury boutiques and the famous Joe’s ice-cream. Weather permitting, we will have a scenic drive of The Gower Peninsula to Rhossili, where you may get to see The Worm Head.

On ‘Christmas Day’ we will begin with a drive to the nearby McArthur Glen designer shopping village to get some last minute Christmas presents, before retuning to the hotel in time for our included lunch. The bar will be open in the afternoon for hot drinks as well as cold, unless you want a bracing walk along the sea front! Relax before dinner and another night of entertainment.

Our final excursion is to Abergavenny, with it’s indoor market and abundance of shops. Enjoy exploring the town before we drive back to the hotel before our final evening of entertainment.

Tour Price For 5 Days Includes:

• 4 Nights Half-Board

• 1 free lunch

• Festive entertainment every evening

• Excursion to Abergavenny

• Excursion to The Mumbles & Bracelet Bay

• Excursion to McArthur Glen Shopping Village

• Porterage

Your Hotel - The Seabank, Porthcawl

The hotel is situated on a headland overlooking the sea front , just a short walk from the town. and has undergone renovations. It has a welcoming reception area, comfortable lounges with sea-views & a large, bright dining room. The bar is open daily and also serves hot drinks. All the bedrooms have tea/coffee making facilities, TV & hairdryer.

Supplements:

Single room £40

Sea-view £30pp

LIMITED AVAILABILITY: COST PER PERSON: £395 PER PERSON

Includes St. Albans & Windsor

After our first sold-out tour to see this magnificent show, we are returning again this year.

The Thursford Christmas Spectacular is an extravaganza of non-stop singing, dancing, music, humour and variety. It’s a fast moving celebration of the festive season featuring an electric mix of both seasonal and year-round favourites. With a cast of 130, this is the biggest Christmas show of it’s kind in Europe!

We will include lunch stops in St. Albans and Windsor, with time to visit the Cathedrals, museums, or for some Christmas shopping, as well as the usual comfort stops.

On arrival at our luxury 4* hotel, we will enjoy a welcome tea or coffee and have time to relax and enjoy the hotel’s leisure facilities before dinner.

After a leisurely breakfast, we will travel to Thursford and soak up the atmosphere before our afternoon show. Enjoy lunch in one of the cafes and browse the shops for Christmas treats.

After the show why not visit The Enchanted Journey Of Light, where the magic begins at dusk. Marvel at the breath-taking festival of luminous sculptures and The Lantern Light Extravaganza, as well as the incredible light shows.

Tour Price For 3 Days Includes:

• 2 Nights Half-Board & tea/coffee

• Welcome tea/coffee on arrival

• Entry to Thursford Extravaganza

• En-route stops in St. Albans & Windsor

• Free use of hotel leisure facilities

• Porterage

Your Hotel - 4* Dunstan Hall Spa & Golf Resort

This impressive country house hotel is set within 150 acres of landscaped grounds. The spacious public areas include a large, modern restaurant & an attractive bar with views over the golf course. The leisure facilities include an indoor pool, spa bath, sauna & steam room. There is a lift but ground floor rooms are available.

Supplements:

Single room £75

LIMITED AVAILABILITY: COST PER PERSON: £325 PER PERSON

Includes Plymouth & Exeter

Join us for our first Christmas tour to the ever-popular Babbacombe Hotel, where we always receive a warm welcome. The hotel is set in a perfect location for a relaxed break, with gorgeous views and flexible, buffet dining as well, so you can eat at whatever time suits you!

We begin our festive tour with a stop in Exeter, before arriving at our hotel mid-afternoon for our welcome tea or coffee and mince pies. Our suitcases will be taken to the rooms and you will have time to relax before our first night’s dinner, bingo and entertainment.

Our first excursion is to Plymouth, a vibrant city with plenty to see and do no matter what time of year. Visit the Barbican, The Royal William Yard or The Hoe, or explore the many shops, cafes and restaurants.

After a relaxing buffet breakfast, our coach will take us to ‘The House of Marbles’, a unique attraction where you can admire the lavish decorations and watch glass blowing, before enjoying coffee and cake in the café. We will stop in Torquay for a stroll along the harbour, weather permitting, before we return to the hotel to relax before dinner.

The Babbacombe Model Village is just a 10 minute walk away so why not take a visit and enjoy the fabulous display of festive lights at dusk.

Tour Price For 4 Days Includes:

• 3 Nights Half-Board buffet dining

• Welcome tea/coffee & mince pies

• Christmas Gift & sherry reception

• Christmas dinner & crackers

• Sparkling wine one night

• Porterage

Your Hotel - The Babbacombe Hotel

Positioned in a superb cliff-top location offering stunning views across

Babbacombe Downs & Lyme Bay. The hotel has a comfortable lounge area and a Costa café. The spacious dining area offers flexible buffet meals and has a sea view. There is a lift to most rooms with ground floor rooms available. All have step in showers and tea/coffee facilities. Supplements:

Supplement:

Single room £30

Sea-View £30

Balcony £60

COST PER PERSON: £525 PER PERSON

Includes Excursion to Hereford

Join us for our first stay in the Victorian town of Llandrindod, Wales where we will welcome in the New Year at The 4* Metropole. The town is bordered by two stunning national parks, The Brecon Beacons & Snowdonia, so we are guaranteed great scenery as well as good food and entertainment.

After enroute stops for coffee and lunch, we will be welcomed at our hotel with tea, coffee and Welsh cakes while our suitcases are taken to our rooms. We can then relax before dinner and the first night’s entertainment.

On New Year’s Eve, we will visit Hereford, a city with a record-breaking cathedral, a vibrant restaurant scene and a riverside location. Explore independent shops, cultural venues and historic attractions such as The Black & White House museum. We will arrive back at our hotel with plenty of time to relax before the evening’s fun begins!

We start the celebrations with a pre-dinner drink before our 5 course Gala dinner, followed by live music. Toast in the New Year with a complimentary glass of bubbly at midnight, and then for those who chose to party on, the disco starts!

The New Year begins with a relaxing breakfast and time at leisure to explore Llandrindod itself. Recharge your batteries ready for the year ahead in the hotel’s leisure facilities before our final evening.

Tour Price For 4 Days Includes:

• 3 Nights Half-Board

• Welcome tea/coffee & Welsh cakes on arrival

• Excursion to Hereford

• Live music each evening

• Pre-dinner drink & bubbly at midnight on NY’s Eve

• 5 course gala dinner & porterage

Your Hotel - The 4 * Metropole

This elegant 4* historic hotel is located in the centre of Llandrindod. There is a large, spacious restaurant with a conservatory offering beautiful views over the surrounding countryside. There is also a cosy bar and comfortable lounge, indoor pool, jacuzzi, steam room & lift.

All the bedrooms have TV & tea/coffee making facilities.

Supplement:

Single room £70

COST PER PERSON: £275 PER PERSON

Includes Surprise Excursions

Book early to secure the best seats and come with us on our first mystery tour to escape the January Blues. You are sure to meet friends old and new as you travel with us, and a fun time is guaranteed!

Tour Price For 5 Days Includes:

• 4 Nights Half-Board

• 3 nights half-price bar & entertainment

• Limited free sea-view upgrades

• Door-to-door pickup in our catchment area

Supplement:

Single room £40

Sea-View £30

COST PER PERSON: £385 PER PERSON

Includes Liverpool Guided Tour

Join us for this city break. Our hotel has a great position so you can make the most of your free day. We will also enjoy a guided tour of Liverpool.

Tour Price For 4 Days Includes:

• 3 Nights Half-Board

• Guided tour of Liverpool

• Door-to-door pickup in our catchment area

Your Hotel—The 4* Leonardo Hotel

The hotel is centrally located in the city centre and offers stylish bedrooms with complimentary toiletries, tea & coffee making facilities, air-con & TV. There is free wi-fi, a bar & restaurant as well as a fitness centre.

Supplement:

Single room £50

COST PER PERSON: £340 PER PERSON

Includes Teignmouth & Brixham

Join us for a return to this newly refurbished hotel in The English Riviera, where the sun never fails to shine, even in the gloom of the British winter!

Torquay is one of Britain’s most famous resorts, situated at the heart of 22 miles of unspoilt coastline, and blessed with a mild climate, sparkling blue waters, Blue-Flag beaches, and attractive gardens.

After a surprise stop for coffee and lunch, we will arrive at our hotel with plenty of time to relax before dinner, and our first night of entertainment.

Our first excursion is a scenic drive to the charming coastal town of Teignmouth, where you can enjoy a stroll along the sea-front, or wander through the town. We then continue on to Newton Abbot, an historic market town, surrounded by beautiful countryside.

With it’s amazing theatre, harbour, gardens and shops, there is plenty to enjoy on your free day in Torquay. Those brave enough could even take a dip in the sea!

Our second excursion is to Brixham, one of the busiest fishing ports in the UK. It is also known for it’s numerous art galleries, promoting the work of local artists. We will finish with a visit to Totnes, where you can visit the castle or explore this pretty little town.

Tour Price For 5 Days Includes:

• 4 nights half board with tea/coffee

• Excursion to Teignmouth & Newton Abbot

• Excursion to Brixham & Totnes

• Entertainment & Drinks Package

• Porterage

Your Hotel - The Metropole Hotel

Formerly The Cavendish, the hotel has been part of the Leisureplex group since 2019 and has undergone a full refurbishment. The hotel features a bar, games room, extensive lobby lounge, elevated panoramic terrace & 2 large entertainment rooms. There is a bright, airy dining room & all bedrooms have tea/coffee making facilities, hairdryer & TV.

Supplement:

Single room £50