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2018

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Robinsons Mini Breaks and Family Holidays Robinsons Holidays are pleased to introduce our new short-breaks brochure for those of you who want to get away for a few nights rest and relaxation. We have created a great selection of 1, 2, 3 or 4 night short breaks to destinations in the UK, including themed breaks to Warners Leisure and short family breaks. We will be featuring 3 night breaks to Robinsons Holidays own hotels.

About us Robinsons Holidays are a long established family-owned company with over 94 years of experience in offering holidays by coach. So you can rest assured that you are choosing a company you can trust.

If you are one of our regular travellers you will notice that we have recently invested heavily in 4 new coaches and in upgrading and improving our own hotels at Eastbourne, Torquay and on the Isle of Wight. Recently we have introduced several new changes including open meal times so that customers can dine at leisure, enjoy a buffet breakfast and a new coffee shop in Eastbourne, which serves illy coffee.

Many of our hotel rooms have undergone major refurbishments or upgrades.

So it’s time to sit back, relax and allow us to take care of absolutely everything, When you book to travel with Robinsons Holidays we will ensure that every last detail is thought through and planned to ensure that your holiday experience is one to remember.

We are members of the following:

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How to Book your Mini Break You can either book through our reservations department, on-line or alternatively visit your local ABTA Travel Agents.

ROBINSONS HOLIDAYS RESERVATIONS OFFICE OPENING TIMES: Monday - Friday: 8am - 6pm Saturday: 9am - 5pm Sunday: Closed Bank Holidays: 10am - 4pm (excl. Christmas Day, Boxing Day & New Years Day)

ROBINSONS HOLIDAYS Park Garage, Great Harwood, Blackburn BB6 7SP Tel: 01254 889900 Email: info@robinsons-holidays.co.uk

BOOK WITH CONFIDENCE...

BOOKING IS EASY: All holidays in this brochure can be booked from the comfort of your own home at no cost to yourself using our FREEPHONE service. Simply telephone 0800 083 9900 and speak directly to one of our friendly reservations staff based in Great Harwood, Lancashire. Alternatively book online at www.robinsons-holidays.co.uk or contact your local travel agent.

2018 HOLIDAY INSURANCE COVER Holiday insurance is available; please enquire for more details and a quote. Full details and terms and conditions can be supplied upon request or can be found on our main website www.robinsons-holidays.co.uk

PAY BY INSTALMENTS AT NO EXTRA COST Provided that you pay your total holiday cost by the balance due date, you can now contact us on a monthly or weekly basis and pay for your holiday in instalments that are convenient to you. Simply telephone our Reservations Department quoting your booking reference number. Payments can be made by either Debit/Credit Card or Cheque.

FREE PLACES FOR GROUP BOOKINGS For group bookings, telephone 0800 785 1025 to discuss your requirements.

1 FREE EXTRA PLACE when paying for 10 people 2 FREE EXTRA PLACES when paying for 20 people

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Why choose Robinsons Holidays for your Mini Break or family holiday •

Robinsons Holidays are a family run company with a wealth of experience in organising coach holidays

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Book with confidence safe in the knowledge that your monies are safe and protected as Robinsons Holidays are fully bonded through the Bonded Coach Holiday Group of the Confederation of Passenger Transport UK Ltd. This is a Government approved consumer protection scheme

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All of our coaches are maintained to the highest standard and comply with all safety regulations so you’re assured that you and your family are travelling in safe hands

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All of the short-breaks and holidays in this brochure are booked with reputable and family friendly hotels and attractions

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All Robinsons Holidays tour coaches have airconditioning and wash room/W.C.

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Reserved seating on the main tour coach

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Coach seating with extra legroom

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You can spread the cost of payment by paying in instalments at no extra cost

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Optional holiday insurance is available at an extra cost

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All of our reservations staff are friendly and informed

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Robinsons Holidays work with the major high street travel agents so you can book with your friendly travel agents

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Book via our Freephone telephone number to save money 0800 083 9900

3 FREE EXTRA PLACES when paying for 30 people 4 FREE EXTRA PLACES when paying for 40 people

BONDED FOR YOUR PROTECTION O & C Holdsworth Limited t/a Robinsons Holidays are proud to be a founding member of BCH. The holidays featured in this brochure, continue for 2018 to be bonded through the Bonded Coach Holiday Group of the Confederation Of Passenger Transport UK Ltd. This is a government approved consumer protection scheme. This ensures that in relation to the coach package holidays described in this brochure (or website) the clients’ monies are protected by a Bond which may be called upon in the unlikely event of the Member’s Insolvency.

Clients are recommended to inspect the current membership certificate at our registered office or alternatively go to www.bch-uk.org or telephone 0207 240 3131 to confirm current membership. Your attention is also drawn to the Bonded Coach Holiday Group Trading Charter that will apply to these coach package holidays.

Copies of which can be found in our 2018 main brochure or on our website.

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Blackpool 2 Days from just £119!

Illuminated Tram

Your Hotel: The Hilton Hotel A stylish four-star hotel which is situated on Blackpool’s famous promenade and is only a short distance away from the beach, iconic Blackpool Tower, Pleasure Beach and Blackpool’s thriving resort centre with all its amenities, shops, bars and restaurants. The hotel has a lift serving all floors. Trams stop near to the hotel for those wishing to go into the centre of Blackpool.

Dining arrangements

Enjoy a short break to Blackpool and experience a magical tram journey taking in Blackpool’s world-famous illuminations. This spectacular display of lights runs for almost six miles from Starr Gate to Bispham and has been called the greatest free light show on earth and one which everyone should see and experience at least once in their lifetime. The tram journey will last approximately 90 minutes before the tram returns you to the Hilton Hotel.

All bedrooms are en-suite with WiFi, coffee making facilities, hair dryer and safe. The rooms are spacious with stylish décor and many offer views over the Irish Sea.

Join us for this great short break to Blackpool and experience a journey down memory lane to the 1940’s and enjoy a Monday lunch time tea dance at the famous Blackpool Tower Ballroom, a Heritage Tram Ride and a 1940’s themed evening at one of Blackpool’s top hotels.

Duration

2 days/1 night, bed, breakfast and 3 course dinner.

What’s included?

Duration

2 days/1 night, bed, breakfast and 3 course dinner.

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What’s included?

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Breakfast and a 3 course evening meal.

Your hotel room

Blackpool 1940’s Themed Show

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Coach travel throughout 1 nights’ accommodation at Blackpool Hilton Hotel with breakfast and 3 course evening meal Tram journey along Blackpool’s sea front on board a privately chartered tram

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Irish Music Weekend Join us for this short break to Blackpool and enjoy an evening of the very best of Irish Country and Folk Music performed by artists and bands from across the Emerald Isles. For all those who enjoy a good old fashioned entertainment and sing-along.

Duration

2 days/1 night, bed, breakfast and 3 course dinner.

What’s included?

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Coach travel throughout 1 nights’ accommodation • at Blackpool Hilton Hotel includes breakfast and 3 course evening meal Tram journey along Blackpool’s seafront on board a privately chartered tram Afternoon Tea Dance in the famous Blackpool Tower Ball room 1940’s themed evening’s entertainment

Coach travel throughout 1 nights accommodation with breakfast and 3 course evening meal Irish music themed entertainment

Hotel amenities

Whilst at the Blackpool Hilton Hotel, you can enjoy the facilities on offer, these include: • Fitness Centre • Indoor Pool • Steam room and sauna • Lounge Bar • Promenade Restaurant

Illuminated Tram

Irish Music Weekend

TOUR BLPO Date

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TOUR BLPO Date

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TOUR BLPO Date

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30th Sep

£139

7th Oct

£139

11th Nov

£119

Single supplement £25

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Blackpool 1940’s Themed Show

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Single supplement £25

Single supplement £25

Romans, Gardens and Hertfordshire 3 Days from just £229!

Join us on our tour to Herefordshire staying at the Mercure London hotel near Watford as we explore the area and visit two of its main attractions. Hatfield House is a stunning example of Jacobean architecture and home of the 7th Marquees and Marchioness of Salisbury and their family. Explore the house grounds and gardens which together cover some 45 acres and which date from the 17th century and were laid out by John Tradescant the elder. We follow this with a visit to the Verulamium Museum which stands on the site of Verulamium the third largest city of Roman Britain.

Your Hotel: Mercure London Watford Is a stylish 4 star hotel situated on the outskirts of London and is ideal place to relax or for the more adventurous to visit London and to explore the many world famous attractions.

Your Holiday includes the following excursions

Dining arrangements

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Enjoy a visit to Hatfield House, a grand Jacobean stately home, and visit the estate and stunning gardens which cover over 45 acres. Look for the magnificent Renaissance water sculpture designed

by Angela Conner one of Britain’s most prolific sculptors.

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Enjoy a visit to the Verulamium Roman Museum which sits on the site of the Roman town of Verulamium which stood near to the southwest of modern day St. Albans in Hertfordshire. The museum now houses displays of artefacts and charts everyday life of the Romans in Britain with displays of some of the finest Roman mosaics and wall plasters outside of the Mediterranean.

Breakfast and 3 course evening meal.

Your hotel room All hotel rooms have en-suite facilities with flat-screen TV, complimentary high speed WiFi, en suite bathroom, hair dryer and tea/coffee making facilities.

Hotel amenities Whilst staying at the Mercure London Hotel, Watford you can enjoy the hotel facilities which include the Feel Good Health Club with: • Heated indoor pool • Gym • Sauna • Steam room

Duration 3 days/2 nights, bed, breakfast and 3 course evening meal.

What’s included?

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Coach travel throughout 2 nights accommodation at the Mercure London Watford Hotel with breakfast and 3 course evening meal Visit and entrance to Hatfield House Visit and entrance to Verulamium Museum

TOUR HERT Date

Price

5th May

£229

Single supplement £65

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Longleat Festival of Light 3 Days for just £219!

Join us as we experience the unmissable Longleat Festival of Light and a visit to Longleat House and Safari Park. Explore and see Longleat House in all of its festive Christmas glory and travel back in time to a bygone era as you wander through sweeping corridors, and grand rooms. Enjoy the splendour of the Elizabethan architecture of the house and explore the stunning Capability Brown landscaped grounds.

Your Hotel: Mercure Bristol The North Grange Hotel A stunning 4 star rated 19th-century Bath stone manor house set within 18 acres of landscaped gardens in a tranquil corner of the North Bristol countryside. It provides an idyllic base from which to explore the surrounding areas many and varied attractions.

Dining arrangements 2 nights breakfast and 3 course evening meal.

Your hotel room All bedrooms at the Mercure Bristol The North Grange Hotel are en-suite with bath and shower, a flat-screen TV, complimentary high speed WiFi, tea and coffee making facilities and hair dryer. Most rooms have views of the landscaped grounds.

Duration 3 Days/2 nights, 3 course evening meal, bed and breakfast.

TOUR LONG Date

Price

11th Nov

£219

Single supplement Nil

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Your Holiday includes: Enjoy a full visit to Longleat House, Safari Park and the Longleat Festival of Light. Opened in 1966, and the first ever safari park outside Africa, Longleat brings you closer than ever to the creatures you’ve only dreamed about, including monkeys, rhinos, lions and zebras! As well as its famous safari park Longleat House is open to visitors and is a treasure trove packed to the rafters with priceless antiques, ornate paintings, one of the largest private book collections in Europe and even the blood-stained waistcoat worn by King Charles I at his execution is on display. To round off the day we return to Longleat to experience the amazing Festival of Light which sees guests transported through a magical world of fantasy, nostalgia and fairy-tales. This is a truly wondrous evening.

NORTHUMBERLAND NEWCASTLE EXPLORER

EAT, DRINK & BE MELTON 3 Days from just £189!

4 Days for just £319!

Join us as we take a tour around some of Northumberland’s most important and historical sites. Visit Bamburgh Castle, one of Northumberland’s most iconic landmarks which was once home to the Kings of ancient Northumbria and which has had a turbulent past, destroyed by the Vikings, rebuilt by the Normans and endured siege during the War of the Roses. Today the castle hosts visitors and film crews alike as it is a popular film location.

It also houses the Armstrong and Aviation Artefacts Museum.

On our tour we also visit Cragside, the first house in the world to be lit using hydroelectric power and then on to Hadrians Wall and The Roman Vinolandia one of the North East’s most interesting attractions.

Join us for this tour as we enjoy some of the finest traditional food and drink Leicester has to offer. Enjoy a guided tour of Melton Mowbray, home to the famous delicacy the Melton Mowbray pork pie. Take in a visit to the Ye Olde Pork Pie Shoppe for a demonstration in the art of making the perfect pie followed by a tasting. Then it’s on to a demonstration of cheese making at Melton Cheeseboard and a tasting. Our tour also includes a trip to Barton Grange Garden Centre for lunch and a visit to Belvoir Brewery where they have been upholding the time honoured traditions of beer making to produce some of the finest beers around.

Your Hotel: Holiday Inn Newcastle Gosforth Your Hotel: The Hilton Leicester Park A modern 4 star rated hotel located close to Leicester city centre in the This modern 3 star rated hotel at Seaton Burn is set in quiet grounds on the outskirts of the city it’s location allows easy access to the Northumbrian countryside or to the city itself.

Your hotel room All of the hotels bedrooms feature en-suite bathrooms with bath and shower, tea and coffee making facilities, flat-screen TV, hair dryer and iron.

Hotel amenities Whilst at the Holiday Inn, guests can enjoy the many facilities on offer; these include a restaurant, lounge area and small bar. There is no lift but rooms are either on the ground or first floors only. The corridors have flat access. There is free WiFi available and the hotel is air conditioned. The leisure facilities have been completely refurbished at the end of 2015 and include indoor swimming pool, sauna and gym.

Your holiday includes the following excursions Monday: enjoy a visit to Cragside, the former home of the eminent Victorian scientist, industrialist, inventor and philanthropist William George Armstrong. Baron Armstrong of Cragside was responsible for developing the hydraulic accumulator and the house was the first ever to be lit by hydroelectricity. Cragside was described as the palace of the modern magician. Visitors can explore the 30 miles of footpaths and lakeside walks, a rhododendron maze, a waterfall and the Trim Trail.

Tuesday: We travel to Hadrians Wall and visit the Roman Vindolanda which was once a key military outpost which guarded the “stain gate” or stone road which linked two forts guarding important river crossings. The Vindolanda now houses archaeologically important sites and a collection of excavated items and museum which houses Britain’s top treasure the Vindolanda Writing Tablets. We then continue to Bamburgh Castle steeped in 1500 years of myth and legend.

Duration

heart of one of England’s most attractive counties. The hotel makes an ideal base from which to explore the surrounding countryside. The City of Leicester boasts many state-of-the-art award-winning venues including the Curve Theatre, High cross Shopping Centre and the National Space Centre.

Your hotel room All bedrooms at the Hilton Hotel, Leicester are en-suite with TV, tea and coffee making facilities and hair dryer. All rooms are non-smoking

Dining arrangements English breakfast and 3 course evening meal.

Hotel amenities Whilst at the Hilton Hotel, you can enjoy the facilities on offer, these include: • Beauty Facilities • Leisure Facilities which include an 18 metre indoor swimming pool, Sauna and Steam Room • Bar/lounge area • A lift serving all floors

What’s included in your tour • •

Coach travel throughout 2 nights accommodation at the Hilton Hotel, Leicester including breakfast and 3 course evening meal

Your holiday includes the following excursions Saturday we enjoy a full day of activities including a guided tour of Melton Mowbray, visits to Ye Olde Pie Shoppe and Melton Cheeseboard for a demonstration on the art of pie and cheese making. This is followed by lunch at Barton Grange Garden Centre and finally a visit to Belvoir Brewery.

Duration Duration 3 days/2 nights.

4 days/3 nights, dinner, bed and breakfast.

TOUR NEWC Date

Price

1st Jul

£319

Single supplement £75

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TOUR LEIC Date

Price

16th Mar

£189

5th Oct

£199

Single supplement £50

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France Including Parc Astérix

© Parc Astérix 2016

© Parc Astérix 2016

Enjoy a great family holiday visiting Parc Astérix theme park dedicated to the adventures of the hero Astérix and his faithful companion Obelix who live with their friends in the village of Gaul in the year 50 B.C. and who, with the aid of a magic potion, resist the Roman invasion. The park boasts 31 attractions and includes 10 just for young children and five different worlds to feed the imagination. Discover The Roman Empire, Greece, The Vikings and Travel Through Time and A New Egyptian World. Wander round the home village of Astérix and Obelix, step back in time into the Middle Ages or ride at speeds of 90-kilometres per hour on the Thunder of Zeus which at over a kilometre in length is one of the biggest roller coasters in Europe. Afterwards enjoy a live show or enjoy the Delphinarium with its aquatic ballets performed by dolphins and sea-lions.

Your Holiday includes

Your Hotel: Campanile Roissy Le Mesnil Amelot The 3 star Campanile Hotel is situated about 11km from Parc Astérix and offers modern guest rooms, an outdoor sun terrace and wellness facilities (extra charges apply) which includes a sauna, steam room, spa and wellness centre. The hotel has a lift, breakfast room and restaurant.

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Coach transport throughout

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4 nights accommodation at the 3 star Campanile Roissy Le Mesnil Amelot in a family room (please note quadruple accommodation is in two interconnecting rooms)

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2 day entrance passes into Parc Astérix

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Excursion to Paris

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Your hotel room All rooms at the Campanile Roissy Le Mesnil Amelot have private facilities, TV with satellite channels, soundproofing, air-conditioning and tea and coffee making facilities.

Duration 5 days/4nights, bed and breakfast.

Rue du Stade Sauvanet, 77990 Le Mesnil-Amelot, France Phone: +33 1 60 27 23 30

TOUR ASTE Date

Price

23rd Jul

£379

13th Aug

£379

Single supplement £135

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Fa m ily Brea k s!

France Disneyland® Paris Tour

Enjoy a fun filled and magical family break to Disneyland® Paris and explore the five themed lands that make up this amazing holiday experience. Immerse yourself in the legend of the Wild West in Frontierland, sail on board a paddle steamer or ride on a run-away mine train on Big Thunder Mountain. Mingle with Pirates or explore Indiana Jones style in Adventureland or travel to the far corners of the universe in Discoveryland. Travel and ride on Star Wars Hyperspace Mountain or help Buzz Lightyear battle Evil Zurg on Buzz Lightyear Laser Blast®! Fancy something a little less adventurous? Then why not visit Fantasyland where the stories and fairy tales that inspired and captivated our childhoods come to life. Finally go back in time to a bygone era as you walk down Main Street U.S.A. and experience life as Walt Disney would have done as a boy. ©Disneyland Paris

Your Hotel: Ace Hotel Marne La Vallee

Your Hotel: Ibis Marne La Vallee Noisy Grande

The hotel is situated a short distance from the thriving cosmopolitan and gastronomic city of Paris and its many attractions including the Louvre, The Musée d’Orsay, Picasso museums, Eiffel Tower, NotreDame Cathedral, Trocadéro and the Beaubourg. The hotel is situated approximately 10 minutes drive from Disneyland® Paris.

The hotel is located half way between Paris and Disneyland® Paris making it an ideal base from which to explore the city and surrounding areas and most importantly Disneyland® Paris.

Your hotel room

All rooms at the Ibis Marne La Vallee Noisy Grande have private facilities and feature, air conditioning, soundproofing, automatic temperature control, satellite/cable colour TV, WiFi, direct dial telephone and safety deposit box.

All rooms at the Ace Hotel Marne La Vallee have private facilities and are soundproofed and air-conditioned and feature XXL beds, flat-screen TVs with cable channels including children’s television networks, hair dryer and free WiFi.

Your hotel room

Hotel amenities

The hotel has a sun terrace, terrace, garden and lift.

The hotel has as bar, courtepaille restaurant-grill, garden and terrace and a heated outdoor swimming pool which is open from June to August (additional charge applies) and lift.

Duration

Duration

Hotel amenities

5 days/4 nights bed and continental breakfast.

Your holiday includes a 2 day pass to Disneyland® Paris and 1 day exploring Paris.

TOUR DISN Date

Price

28th May

£479

27th Aug

£479

3 Boulevard des Artisans, 77700 Bailly-Romainvilliers, France Phone: +33 1 61 10 10 85

5 days/4 nights bed and continental breakfast.

Your holiday includes a 2 day pass to Disneyland® Paris and 1 day exploring Paris.

TOUR DISN Date

Price

23rd Jul

£449

4, Allée Bienvenue, Address 93885 Noisy Le Grand, France Phone: +33 1 43 05 20 20

Single supplement £135

Single supplement £135

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Short Breaks 2 Days from just £99!

Enjoy a night away and treat the kids to a day exploring some great attractions. All of our family one night breaks stay at Premier Inns on a bed and breakfast basis in family rooms or adjoining K i ds twins/doubles.

Go Free !*

Fa m il Brea y ks!

© LEGOLAND

West Midland Safari Park

LEGOLAND

Enjoy a fun day to West Midlands Safari Park which features over 165 species of exotic animals including the big five game animals.

See the largest group of white lions, cheetahs, hippopotami, meerkats as well as experiencing the lemur walk-through exhibit.

Opened in 1996 on the site of the old Windsor Safari Park, LEGOLAND is an attraction themed on the Lego toy system with a mixture of Legothemed rides, models, building workshops and driving school. LEGOLAND is the perfect attraction for families with children aged 2-12 years old. Enjoy over 55 rides, live shows and attractions including Miniland, a miniature LEGO world, the recently opened LEGO® NINJAGO™ World. Other attractions include the LEGO 4D movies Theatre and the 500,000 brick LEGO Star Wars™ recreation of Darth Vader’s ultimate super weapon, The Death Star, Heartlake City Mall themed. Finally take search for Captain Black Heart’s hidden treasure on the Pirate Falls Treasure Quest log flume ride.

West Midland Safari Park is also home to the UK’S largest animatronic Dinosaur Attraction, the “Land of the Living Dinosaurs” is an immersive walking trail featuring 38 life size dinosaurs, each with moving eyes, mouths and necks. The exhibit has been designed to transport visitors back to a forgotten era, when powerful forces and mayhem ruled the earth, to a time when only the biggest, strongest and fiercest survived.

Premier Inn West Bromwich Duration

Duration 2 days/1 night bed and breakfast accommodation with entry to West Midland Safari Park.

TOUR SAFA Date

Price

10th Mar 4th Apr

£129 £139

K i ds Go Free !

Single supplement Nil

Premier Inn Slough

Duration 2 days/1 night bed and breakfast accommodation with entry to LEGOLAND.

TOUR LEGO Date

Price

11th Mar 18th Aug 8th Sep

£149 £169 £165

*Children under the age of 16.

A maximum of 2 Children sharing with 2 Adults.

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© Cadbury World

For those with a “sweet tooth” treat yourself to a chocolate day at Cadbury World, discover the history, the making and the wonder of one of Britain’s best loved brands and featuring a self-guided exhibition tour.

Premier Inn Wolverhampton

Duration

Duration 2 days/1 night bed and breakfast accommodation with entry to Cadbury World.

TOUR CADB Date

Price

17th Mar 11th Aug 1st Sep

£99 £129 £129

K i ds Go Free !

Single supplement Nil

Duration

Single supplement Nil

Cadbury World

K i ds Go Free !

Your Hotel - Premier Inns •

All rooms at Premier Inns feature private facilities, freeview TV with 80 channels, a handy desk and chair and tea and coffee making facilities.

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Family rooms all have a king size bed and two pull-out or sofa beds for the kids at no extra charge.

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Your holiday is on a bed and breakfast basis, most Premier Inns have lifts serving all floors.

Warners Leisure Alvaston Hall Top Tribute Party featuring a tribute to Phil Collins and live band

Your Hotel: Alvaston Hall, Cheshire Alvaston Hall is a Grade II listed Victorian half-timbered country house which has been lovingly and faithfully restored. The hotel is located just five minutes from the Cheshire market town of Nantwich on the banks of the River Weaver and is set within its own extensive grounds and gardens.

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All meals are either buffet style from the carvery or waiter service from the menu Meal times are open service between 6pm and 8pm

Your hotel room

4 Days from just £205!

Enjoy 3 evenings of pure music nostalgia on this top tribute party holiday. Sit back and listen to brilliant acts including And Finally Phil Collins, who are recognised as being the best Phil Collins Genesis tribute band on the circuit today as the band faithfullyrecreate all of the classic hits from the maestro and his band. This tribute band set the standard for the rest of the acts taking centre stage.

Warner Leisure Holme Lacy House 50s live Featuring the fabulous Firebirds 4 Days from just £205!

We offer a choice of accommodation including standard rooms and signature rooms*. All standard rooms have private facilities, TV, tea and coffee-making facilities, comfy chairs, reading lights, hair dryer, iron & ironing board, telephone and safe. Some rooms have spacious patios and balconies*.

Duration 4 Days/3 nights, dinner, bed and breakfast. *Signature Rooms and rooms with balconies at a supplement.

INCLUDES 2 EXCURSIONS TOUR WALV Date

Price

26th Jan

£205

Single Room Supplement : Nil Signature Room supplement £25

Your Hotel: Holme Lacy House A Grade I listed mansion dating back to 1674 with an interesting history. Famous visitors have reportedly included Charles II, and William Pitt who was the 1st Earl of Chatham and served 2 terms as Prime Minister, he famously held cabinet meetings in the gardens of Holme Lacy House. The hotel is set within 50 acres of gardens in the heart of Herefordshire in the beautiful Wye Valley. The hotel has a lift serving all floors.

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All meals are either buffet style from the carvery or waiter service from the menu Meal times are open service between 6pm and 8pm

Your hotel room

Join us as we go back in time to the 1950’s and celebrate the music of the day with one of Europe’s top Rock-n-Roll bands the Fabulous Firebirds. The band has released numerous records and albums and has toured extensively both at home and abroad including the USA. Band members Jim Plummer, Dan Plummer and Jason Bryant are all accomplished musicians whose repertoire includes all of your 1950’s and 1960’s favourites and a few of their own tunes. This music extravaganza takes place at the wonderful Warners Home Lacy House Hotel.

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We offer a choice of accommodation including standard rooms and signature rooms*. All standard rooms have private facilities, TV, tea and coffee-making facilities, comfy chairs, reading lights, hair dryer, iron & ironing board, telephone and safe.

Duration 4 days/3 nights, bed, breakfast and 3 course evening meal. *Signature Rooms at a supplement

INCLUDES 2 EXCURSIONS TOUR WHO1 Date

Price

2nd Jan

£205

Single Room Supplement : Nil Signature Room supplement £25

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Warner Leisure Bodelwyddan Castle 4 Days from just £189!

Top Tribute Party featuring the Beatmasters, the Cilla Show and more…

Join us for this musical treat featuring the iconic songs of the 1960’s and 70’s. To get the party started we embark on a journey of nostalgia with the amazing vocals and talent of Katie Bell as she takes you on a journey of Cilla Black’s life. Following on from Katie, the Beatmasters pay tribute to the many hundreds of beat groups playing on Merseyside in the early 1960’s.

Top Tribute Party featuring tribute to Status Quo from Counterfeit Quo It’s time to take to the floor again for some good old fashioned “Boogie Rock” including a tribute night dedicated to Status Quo from Counterfeit Quo as they perform Quo’s greatest hits. Relax as the band power their way through all-time classics such as In The Army Now, Down Down, Whatever You Want and Rocking All Over The World. Enjoy other great tribute bands on this trip down memory lane.

Your Holiday includes 2 excursions

Your Hotel: Bodelwyddan Castle A Grade II listed Victorian property on the North Wales Coast and has recently undergone a £6 million renovation. Situated within 16 acres of grounds the hotel is ideally situated close to North Wales’ stunning coastline and to the Snowdonia National Park. The hotel is home to The National Portrait Gallery’s Victorian Collection* and the famous Bodelwyddan Marble Church is set in the valley below.

Dining arrangements

Your Holiday includes 2 excursions

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All meals are either buffet style from the carvery or waiter service from the menu

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Meal times are open service between 6pm and 8pm

Your hotel room

Enjoy a full day excursion exploring Snowdonia National Park dominated by the majestic Snowdon mountain range, over 100 lakes and craggy imposing peaks like Cedar Idris and Tryfan.

We then travel to Beaumaris.

Enjoy a full day excursion along the North Wales coastline to the Royal town of Caernarfon on the eastern shores of Menai opposite the Island of Anglesey. Caernarfon is most famous for its imposing castle built in the reign of Edward I and which is a World Heritage inscribed site.

Enjoy a full day excursion exploring Snowdonia National Park dominated by the majestic Snowdon mountain range, over 100 lakes and craggy imposing peaks like Cedar Idris and Tryfan.

Enjoy a full day excursion exploring Snowdonia National Park dominated by the majestic Snowdon mountain range, over 100 lakes and craggy imposing peaks like Cedar Idris and Tryfan.

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Indoor heated swimming pool

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Steam Room and Sauna

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Tropicarium and Spa pool

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Fully equipped fitness studio

Duration

Duration

4 days/3 nights, dinner, bed and breakfast.

4 days/3 nights, dinner, bed and breakfast.

Or alternatively if you want something more sedate, you can pamper yourself in the hotels Day Spa where you can enjoy a range of treatments including massages and beauty treatments.

TOUR WBOD Date 2nd Feb

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We offer a choice of accommodation including standard rooms and signature rooms**. All standard rooms have private facilities, TV, tea and coffeemaking facilities, comfy chairs, reading lights, hair dryer, iron & ironing board, telephone and safe.

Hotel amenities Whilst at Bodelwyddan Castle you can enjoy the hotels numerous facilities which include the Mulberry Leisure Club with:

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TOUR WBOD Date

Price

*Please note: Due to refurbishments the Main Castle House, which currently contains the National Portrait Gallery, will be closed until further notice. During this time the Cafe, Park and Victorian Amusements Gallery will remain open

£205

5th Jan

£189

**Signature Rooms at a supplement

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Single Room Supplement : Nil Signature Room supplement £25

Abbey Lawn Hotel, Torquay 4 Days from just £109! gle Sin !

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A stunning seaside resort located in Devon on the English Channel, Torquay is a jewel in the English Riviera. The iconic palm trees and international marina could fool you into thinking you were in the Mediterranean! It is famously known as the birthplace of Agatha Christie, the world famous author. Torquay is the perfect place for a leisurely stroll along the pier and promenade enjoying an ice cream from one of the many cafés. Alternatively, walk up the steps of the Royal Terrace Gardens and enjoy the breathtaking sea views. The Princess Theatre has a year-round programme of exciting shows for the whole family, young and old alike.

Your Hotel: Abbey Lawn Hotel T: 01803 299 199 www.holdsworthhotels.co.uk The Abbey Lawn Hotel is a traditional family hotel in the grounds of the former Torre Abbey. The standard of comfort is exceptional throughout, with many bedrooms offering panoramic views of the bay. The hotel is a short distance from the promenade and town centre. The hotel boasts an indoor heated swimming pool and dance floor, plus a newly refurbished conservatory lounge overlooking the bay.

Duration

Your Holiday includes the following excursions Plymouth

A visit to Plymouth to include a city tour of this historic port with all of its naval connections.

Following the city tour there will be the chance for an optional harbour cruise (approximately 1 hour), then free time in the city before returning to Torquay.

Exeter

Duration 4 days/3nights dinner, bed and breakfast.

TOUR 01F Date

Nights

Days

Price

26th Jan 2018

3

4

£109

9th Feb 2018

3

4

£109

16th Mar 2018

3

4

£119

27th Apr 2018

3

4

£149

12th Oct 2018

3

4

£159

16th Nov 2018

3

4

£149

7th Dec 2018

3

4

£135

We make our way to the Roman city of Exeter with its rich array of museums, galleries and shops. A visit to the beautiful cathedral is also recommended before leaving for a return coastal tour stopping off at Teignmouth before returning to Torquay.

Single supplement Nil 4 Day tour supplements per person: Front Facing Room £5.00 per person per night / Premier Room (including front facing view) / £10.00 per person per night

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Imperial Hotel, Eastbourne 4 Days from just £109! gle Sin !

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Eastbourne is an unspoilt elegant Victorian seaside resort. Nestling under the Sussex Downs it enjoys a very clement climate all year round, it has one of the top sunshine records in the UK and offers a variety of ways for you to unwind and relax. As well as receiving multiple awards for its clean and safe beaches, Eastbourne has a huge variety of activities and events to suit all ages and tastes, from the international tennis to RAF air shows and West End shows.

Imperial Hotel T: 01323 411 043 www.holdsworthhotels.co.uk

Your Holiday includes the following excursions

The Imperial is an impressive Victorian Hotel, situated at the seaward end of Devonshire Place with a short stroll from the local facilities and amenities in the town centre and across the road from the promenade and bandstand. The Hotel is full of character, it offers a great standard of comfortable accommodation, relaxing lounge area and a large restaurant offering hearty, home cooked food. Visit our new coffee lounge and enjoy a relaxing latte or cappuccino.

Duration Duration 4 days/3nights dinner, bed and breakfast.

TOUR 05F Date

Nights

Days

Price

26th Jan 2018

3

4

£109

16th Mar 2018

3

4

£119

20th Apr 2018

3

4

£149

22nd Jun 2018

3

4

£199

19th Oct 2018

3

4

£149

16th Nov 2018

3

4

£149

7th Dec 2018

3

4

£169

Single supplement Nil 4 Day tour supplements per person: Premier Room £5.00 per person per night.

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Royal Tunbridge Wells

A full day excursion to Royal Tunbridge Wells, famous for its lovely Victorian area known as The Pantiles. Your coach will then transfer you to the town centre with its array of galleries, museums, shops and various cafés and restaurants.

Brighton

A full day takes us Westward to the resort of Brighton, famous for its Royal Pavilion and the shopping area known as The Lanes.

Brighton also has a new attraction on the Promenade which is The British Airways i360 Tower standing at over 400 ft.

Ocean View Hotel, Shanklin 4 Days from just £129! gle Sin !

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Located off the South coast of England, Shanklin is home to our very own Ocean View hotel. The Isle of Wight has captured the hearts of many household names we all know and love today, from the likes of Winston Churchill, Charles Darwin, Charles Dickens and the countries very own Queen Victoria and Prince Albert who designed and built their own holiday home in East Cowes; Osborne House. The house is now looked after by English Heritage and is a very important tourist attraction to the island.

A beautifully scenic, garden island surrounded by stunning sandy and pebble beaches, the Isle of Wight is the perfect setting for that well deserved break.

Your Hotel: Ocean View Hotel T: 01983 863 262 www.holdsworthhotels.co.uk The Ocean View Hotel which is in Shanklin on the south-east of the island sits on stunning clifftops overlooking Sandown Bay. With its gardens and close proximity to Shanklin Old Village plus the local town centre only a few minutes walk away. The hotel offers comfortable accommodation, an indoor swimming pool, snooker room, a bar with a lounge and ballroom and a friendly atmosphere. (Steps to be negotiated in and around the Hotel).

Duration Duration 4 days/3nights dinner, bed and breakfast.

Your Holiday includes the following excursions West Island Tour

Visiting the west side of the island taking in the sights and attractions of this stunning island.

Ryde and the Military Museum An excursion first of all to Ryde, one of the largest towns on the island. We then continue to the Wight Military & Heritage Museum near to the sailing centre of Cowes. The museum holds an interesting mix of tanks, vehicles, artefacts, small arms and a range of uniforms from the beginning of the 20th Century to the present day.

TOUR 08F Date

Nights

Days

Price

23rd Mar 2018

3

4

£129

6th Apr 2018

3

4

£129

5th Oct 2018

3

4

£165

16th Nov 2018

3

4

£149

Single supplement Nil 4 Day tour supplements per person: Sea View Room £5.00 per person per night / Premier Room (including sea view) / £10.00 per person per night.

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Pick-up points We are pleased to announce that for 2018 our new mini break and Family holiday brochure will pick-up in the following post code areas:

OL Postcode

BB Postcode Accrington

New Bus Station, Stand 4

Oldham

New Bus Station, Stand C

Blackburn

Coach Stop Ainsworth St

Ashton

Under Lyne, Bus Station, Stand B

Burnley

Stand 11, Croft Street

Rochdale

The Esplanade Town Hall Forecourt

Clitheroe

New Railway/Bus Interchange, Railway View

BL Postcode Bolton

Bus Terminal

Bury

Bus Interchange Stand N

Farnworth

175-177 Albert Road

PR Postcode Chorley

Bus Layby, outside Railway Station, Shepherds Way

Leyland

Queens Hotel, Golden Hill Lane

Preston

Bus Station, Stands 41-50

WN Postcode

M Postcode Salford

Hankinson Way, Shopping Centre

Manchester

Chorlton Street, next to Britannia Hotel

Leigh

Bus Stop Stand M, King Street, near the Spinning Jenny

Wigan

Bus Stand, Mesnes Park Terrace

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