Gardiners NMC Quality Coach Holidays

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2020 Reduced VAT so all 2020 Holiday Prices Reduced

“Experience the difference�

UK & Continental Coach Holidays

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Autumn to Spring Holidays

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Dear All, A tricky introduction this year and a long one - Sorry!

Following the strangest, and becoming the most challenging year of most people’s life - at Gardiners it has been no different…..

As a company we had to make a very difficult decision in June/July and place Gardiners NMC Limited into liquidation, we weren’t the only casualty as I’m sure you’re well aware but our reasons were very different. We had a cash bond with BCH of over £200,000 which was cash lodged in an account in case of financial failure. When our cash flow stopped and customers requested their money back (and rightly so), we could not afford to pay this back and continue to operate – whilst a lot of our wonderful customers generously accepted the credit note refund, I still wasn’t happy sending them. I believed and still do believe that everyone deserves their money back, and the only way we could do this was to place the company in to liquidation and call on the bond to refund all holiday bookings.

Whilst personally we have taken a huge financial hit, I see the bigger picture that we have built a wonderful company which has amazing customers and a fantastic future. With this in mind we have purchased the company assets including trading name from the liquidation company and we are honouring all bookings and payments made for all tours and day excursions from September onwards. We will continue to use the Gardiners NMC name however it will be a trading name of Gardiners Holidays Limited.

To ensure we do not have this same issue in refunding customers should Covid or something similar happen again we will be opting to protect your monies via a Trust Fund until we can set-up a Financial Failure Insurance.

Moving forward, please find enclosed our latest selection of coach holidays covering Autumn/Winter/Spring, our 2021 brochure will be out August/September this year.

We would like to thank you for your continued support and look forward to welcoming you onboard in the near future.

Best wishes Adrian, family and team

DEPARTURE POINTS

Newbiggin by the Sea: Dixons Corner

We offer a choice of local departure points throughout the north east.

We endeavour to keep departure times to a minimum, on occasion we may use people carriers to transfer passengers to the coach. Nearer to departure we may remove pick up points that are not in use, therefore early booking is recommended.

Northumberland Ashington: Nisa Blyth: Library Cramlington: Manor Walks Morpeth: Bus Station

Tyne and Wear Newcastle: Bewick Street opposite Central Station South Shields: Interchange Stand P Sunderland: Park Lane Bus Station Washington: The Galleries Bus Station Whitley Bay: Outside B&M Store, Whitley Road County Durham Bishop Auckland: Bus Station Chester le Street: Market Place (South Burns) Darlington: opposite the Town Hall Durham: Sutton Street (near County Hospital) Ferryhill: Market Place

Newton Aycliffe: Town Centre (St. Clare’s) Peterlee: Bus Station Spennymoor: Town Hall Teesside Billingham: The Swan Hotel Hartlepool: Transport Interchange Middlesbrough: The Bus Station (upper level lounge) Stockton: The Swallow Hotel North Yorkshire Northallerton: The Buck Inn, High Street Thirsk: Coach Park

DOOR TO DOOR COLLECTION** For a small charge one of our vehicles or contractors will collect you from your home and transfer you to your coach, taking away the stress of arranging your own transport or asking friends and family to drop you off and pick you up. On the return journey we transfer you back to your home. Due to the popularity of this service we recommend you take up the option at the time of booking. **This service is only available on holidays of 3 days or more in duration

Travel Club Join our Travel Club and get the following benefits for just £25 ♦ Low Deposits Pay just £25 deposit per person per tour ♦ Advanced Booking Discount – 5% off if you book more than 6 months in advance ♦ Loyalty Rewards – Based on your previous years spend ♦ Priority Mailing – Be the first to get our new brochures ♦ Late deals – Exclusive deals for Travel Club members

For more information please call 01670 519952 or visit www.gardinersnmc.co.uk.

GARDINERS NMC 18 Coopies Haugh, Coopies Lane Industrial Estate, Morpeth, Northumberland NE61 6JN Tel: 01670 519 952 Email: info@gardinersnmc.co.uk

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COACH TOURISM

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Experience the Gardiners Difference!

Here at Gardiners NMC we are keen for all our customers to ‘Experience the Difference’ – excellent coaches, drivers, hotels and itineraries – all the right ingredients for an enjoyable and memorable break or holiday!

A WARM WELCOME – Welcome on board! You will be greeted by our friendly professional drivers, who have been especially selected for their great personalities and their outstanding knowledge. You receive a complimentary goodie bag when you get on the coach – just a little something to help enhance your journey with us.

LUXURY COACH TRAVEL – All of our coaches feature air-conditioning, toilet and washroom, reclining seats, TV/DVD/CD and many safety features.

GREAT HOTELS – We stay at 3 star plus quality hotels, many of which we have used successfully in the past. Several hotels have leisure facilities, so you can enjoy a swim or tone up in the gym! Most tours in this brochure are half board with a minimum of three courses with three tempting choices.

Due to COVID-19 government guidance certain facilities within hotels or places of interest may be withdrawn.

We will comply with these regulations for the safety of our customers and staff.

GROUP TRAVEL Our group travel team is dedicated to providing quality coach tours throughout the UK, Ireland and Europe, they offer a wide portfolio of tours and considerable knowledge and experience. We are committed to offering the best customer service, fresh and original itineraries, attention to detail and value for money.

Benefits include:

To ensure you receive the best deal possible, why not give us a call on:

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4 Group organiser incentives including free places 4 Good quality accommodation to suit your group 4 Free personalised marketing literature 4 Tailor made itineraries 4 Individual travel packs

or email info@gardinersnmc.co.uk

NEW Self­Drive Package Should you prefer not to miss out and would like to make your own way to any of our tours (Exc. Mystery Tours) we now offer a self-drive option.

We will provide you with all the elements of our holidays including hotel & entrances, the only exception will be the transport.

The Self-Drive Option will reduce your holiday cost by £10 per person per day.

HOW TO BOOK

Arriva Travel Shops: Newcastle and Middlesbrough Bishop Trains: Bishop Auckland Dawson & Sanderson: throughout the north east EDC Travel: Peterlee Gazelle Travel: Durham Hays Travel: throughout the north east Kyle Travel: Barnard Castle One World Travel: Stockton We have a selection of agents conveniently located throughout the north east, they include: Regent Travel: Hartlepool Spear Travel: Leyburn, Northallerton and Stokesley We are always pleased to see our customers, at our new travel shop on Newbiggin Road, Ashington or at our Head Office in Morpeth. Alternatively, you can call us on 01670 519952 or visit our website www.gardinersnmc.co.uk. We accept credit/debit cards, cheques and cash for deposits. Debit cards or cheques only for balances.

Stagecoach Travel Shop: Stockton Stanhope Travel: Stanhope Tates Travel: Sunderland The Travel Lounge: Bedale Westoe Travel: South Shields

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Mystery Weekend Our Mystery Weekends are extremely popular and offer an amazing variety, with our network of hotels spread all across the country, each tour visits interesting destinations, ensuring that one Mystery Weekend is not the same as the next! We look back over last 12 months to try and avoid you re-visiting the same destination.

What’s Included Luxury coach travel

Unfortunately, we cannot check Travel Agent bookings for our Mystery Weekends, Getaways and Breaks.

1 night dinner, bed and

Saturday Head off for your weekend away, call off this morning for a comfort stop and visit ?. This afternoon we head to your second destination ensuring plenty of time to explore and look at the ? This afternoon we continue on to the hotel arriving in goodtime to unpack before dinner this evening.

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Sunday Following a leisurely breakfast, it’s time to depart the hotel and let the mystery begin again. Today will there be one, two or three visits? You’ll have to join us to find out!

Later today and fully informed, we begin heading for home arriving back early evening

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GOOD STANDARD MINIMUM HOTEL ★★★ All hotels used for our mystery weekends are a minimum three star standard. They offer a restaurant and bar and a lift or ground floor rooms. All rooms will offer en-suite bathrooms, tea/coffee making facilities, remote control colour TV and direct dial telephone. Some of our mystery hotels also offer full leisure facilities, so don’t forget to pack your swimsuit, just in case!

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5 September 2020

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12 September 2020

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3 October 2020

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10 October 2020

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31 October 2020

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7 November 2020

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30 January 2021

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13 February 2021

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27 February 2021

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13 March 2021

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27 March 2021

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10 April 2021

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24 April 2021

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8 May 2021

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22 May 2021

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12 June 2021

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26 June 2021

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10 July 2021

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4 September 2021

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11 September 2021

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16 October 2021

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30 October 2021

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1940’S Remembrance Day Special 1940’S Remembrance Day Special What’s Included with The Mike James Orchestra and Singers Luxury coach travel Featuring music from the Bands and 1 night dinner (set with Artistes of the war years, such as Glenn vegetarian option), bed and Miller, Joe Loss. With tributes to Frank breakfast Sinatra, Nat King Cole, Ella Fitzgerald and of course Dame Vera Lynn (the Remembrance Day ‘Forces Sweetheart’). Building towards entertainment a grand finale of famous flag waving Visit to Holmfirth standards, (Land of Hope and Glory, Rule Britannia). There will also be prizes for the best dressed in forties style. Cabaret dining and set dinner (with vegetarian option).

Derbyshire Peaks and Holmfirth We enjoy a drive through the scenic Derbyshire Peaks, travelling via Buxton, Chapel-en-le-Frith and Glossop. We break for lunch in Holmfirth, backdrop for the long running BBC series ‘Last of the Summer Wine’.

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Vintage Treat in Blackpool Travel to Blackpool, Dinner and 1940’s show.

This afternoon we arrive in Blackpool and tea/coffee will be served at the hotel. After a relaxing afternoon, perhaps enjoy a walk on the beach or visit the lively and bustling town centre.

This evening we enjoy dinner followed by tea or coffee, then take your seat for a special 1940’s show, starring Chris Lloyd and his special guest and enjoy great songs and nostalgia from the era.

What’s Included Luxury coach travel 1 night dinner, bed and breakfast Entrance to 1940’s show Vintage tram ride Entrance to Tower Ballroom Tower Ballroom Lunchtime Tea Dance

Vintage Tram Ride and Tower Ballroom Wurlitzer Tea Dance.

After a full English buffet style breakfast and a relaxed morning, travel by vintage tram direct from the hotel along Blackpool’s famous promenade, before arriving at the historic Blackpool Tower Ballroom. Take your seat for a Wurlitzer Lunchtime Tea Dance including sandwiches, scones with clotted cream and jam with a freshly brewed pot of tea or coffee.

Listen to the famous sounds of the Wurlitzer organ, be spun around by your partner on one of the most © Flickr - 70023venus2009 famous dance floors in the world or simply relax and enjoy the atmosphere in this iconic ballroom before you begin your journey home.

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Your Hotel

HOLIDAY INN, SOUTH NORMANTON ★★★ Located in the old mining village of South Normanton, in the East Midlands, The Holiday Inn is a stylish modern hotel with leisure facilities including an indoor pool, sauna, steam room and jacuzzi. All rooms feature en-suite bathrooms, telephone, television, hairdryer, tea/coffee making facilities. The hotel does not have a lift but ground floor rooms are available.

GRAND HOTEL, BLACKPOOL ★★★ Formerly the Hilton Blackpool, located on Blackpool’s famous Promenade our hotel offers a restaurant and lounge bar. The hotel also boasts a full leisure club, you can swim in the heated pool, work out in the 24-hour fitness centre or de-stress in the relaxing sauna. All rooms are en-suite and feature stylish decor with a light and airy atmosphere, many of which have sea views. Rooms offer tea/coffee making facilities, hairdryer and flat-screen television. The hotel has a lift.

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The Harry Potter Experience London and a Guided Tour Following an early morning start the coach heads towards London. We enjoy an afternoon ‘Harry Potter’ tour and you are invited to ‘Don your robes and ready your wand’ as our Blue Badge Guide takes us around the city following in the footsteps of Harry Potter. You’ll visit Platform 9 ¾, 12 Grimmauld Place and sites used for the Leaky Cauldron pub. There is also a chance to see some of London’s other famous tourist attractions en-route.

What’s Included Luxury coach travel 1 night dinner, bed & breakfast Visit with entrance to Warner

Warner Bros Studio This morning we travel to Warner Bros Studio where for the first time the doors have been opened to where Harry Potter first began. You’ll have the chance to go behind-the-scenes and see many things the camera never showed, including breathtakingly detailed sets, stunning costumes, props and animatronics, all providing a unique showcase of these classic films. See the Great Hall, Forbidden Forest, Diagon Alley and much much more.

Bros Studio Guided ‘Harry Potter Tour of London’

Your Hotel IBIS HEATHROW HOTEL, HILLINGDON ★★★ Smart modern hotel located near Heathrow Airport. The Ibis Hotel Heathrow has air-conditioned rooms with private bathrooms and satellite TV. All rooms have tea and coffee-making facilities, a work desk, and fresh, modern décor. Free Wi-Fi is available. The hotel restaurant features a Cafe Restaurant and a bar. There is also a 24-hour snack service. The hotel has a lift.

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HOLIDAY INN HEATHROW ARIEL ★★★ The iconic Holiday Inn® London Heathrow Ariel Hotel is situated close Heathrow Airport. The hotel offers 24 hour room service, a restaurant and lounge serving an all-day dining menu, airport runway views and Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel. All rooms enjoy en-suite facilities, tea/coffee, hairdryer and TV. The hotel has a lift.

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7 April 2021

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30 May 2021

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10 August 2021

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28 October 2021

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Cheltenham Gold Cup

Cadbury World What’s Included After an early start we make our way to Bournville and Cadbury World, here Luxury coach travel chocolate comes to life! You can learn 1 night’s bed and breakfast how chocolate is made during your tour Entrance in to Cadbury World and take a ride through ‘Chocolate and West Midland Safari Park Wonderland’, 14 amazing zones and one great day out for all the family.

Chase a Cadbury Creme Egg, grow your own cocoa beans, see yourself made out of chocolate and wonder in amazement as it rains virtual chocolate, it’s state-of-the-art, it’s interactive – it’s out of this world!

West Midland Safari and Leisure Park This morning we make our way to the award winning family attraction – West Midland Safari and Leisure Park. Experience the drive through the safari which covers 150 acres and 4 miles and features some of the greatest species known to man, including the UK’s only pride of stunning white lions and the largest group of cheetahs, also you can see the rhino’s, white tigers, giraffe and elephants to name just a few plus there’s a Discovery Trail, African Village and an amusement area with a wonderful variety of 30 fun rides and attractions to suit the whole family.

Cheltenham Races This morning we make our way to Cheltenham Racecourse to enjoy our first day’s racing where ‘Best Mate’ enclosure tickets are included. ‘St Patrick’s Thursday’ is a typically Irish affair with the Guinness Village being a star attraction, as well as live music around the course throughout the day.

What’s Included Luxury coach travel 2 nights dinner, bed and breakfast 2 day entrance to Cheltenham Racecourse Best Mate tickets

Cheltenham Races - Gold Cup Day After breakfast we return to Cheltenham, with entrance included you have the full day to enjoy what is undoubtedly the pinnacle of the festival. “The Gold Cup” is one of the most famous races in the world, and the one which every owner, trainer and jockey dreams of winning.

Your Hotel

Your Hotel GOOD STANDARD HOTEL ★★★ Enjoy our hand-picked minimum 3* standard which will offer a restaurant and bar. All rooms will offer en-suite bathrooms, tea/coffee facilities, TV and telephone. The hotel will have a lift or ground floor rooms.

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18 March 2021

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MERCURE WARWICKSHIRE WALTON HALL HOTEL AND SPA ★★★★ Located just a stone’s throw away from Shakespeare’s birthplace, the 16th century Grade II listed building with a wealth of character. Situated within 65 acres of private grounds, the hotel is tucked away amid woodland and beautifully maintained greenland. The hotel is equipped with an in-house bar and restaurant as well as leisure facilities, including spa treatment rooms, a swimming pool and a gym. The hotel has a lift.

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Mystery Getaway Our famous Mystery Getaways offer you the opportunity to enjoy a 3 day break without having to decide about where you are going – leave that to us! relax with the peace of mind that as well as great value, we guarantee your hotel will be at least 3* offering dinner, bed and breakfast plus you get interesting destinations each day, the only thing is you don’t know which destination it’s going to be until you get there! We look back over this tours last 12 months to try and avoid you re-visiting the same destination.

Unfortunately, we cannot check Travel Agent bookings for our Mystery Weekends, Getaways and Breaks.

What’s Included Luxury coach travel 2 nights dinner, bed and breakfast Minimum 3* hotel

DAY 1 After local pick-up points this morning we travel to ? and then we visit ? before we stay at the ? hotel, evening meal served at the ? hotel.

Daily excursions to mystery locations!

DAY 2 Join the coach and head for ? before we visit ?, returning back to the hotel for dinner.

DAY 3 This morning we depart the hotel and visit ? we then may visit ? or maybe not! We return home this evening fully informed.

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GOOD STANDARD MINIMUM HOTEL ★★★ All hotels used for our mystery getaway and break are a minimum three star standard. They offer a restaurant and bar and a lift or ground floor rooms. All rooms will offer en-suite bathrooms, tea/coffee making facilities, remote control colour TV and direct dial telephone. Some of our mystery hotels also offer full leisure facilities, so don’t forget to pack your swimsuit, just in case!

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18 September 2020

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30 October 2020

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19 February 2021

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12 March 2021

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30 April 2021

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21 May 2021

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4 June 2021

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10 September 2021

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Lake District’s Beauty Wensleydale Cheese Factory Our first port of call will be Hawes and its famous Wensleydale Cheese Factory. You will have an opportunity to wander round the visitor centre, visit the deli and gift shop, dine in Calvert’s restaurant or just indulge in coffee and cake in the 1897 Coffee Shop.

What’s Included Luxury coach travel

Lakeland Tour On our scenic Lakeland Tour, we will be visiting the popular destinations of Bowness, Ambleside, Hawkshead and finally Coniston Water. This is the tranquil five mile long lake where Donald Campbell broke the water speed record several times back in the late 1950s in his craft “Bluebird”. A great day out enjoying views of stunning scenery.

3 nights dinner, bed and breakfast Visits to Bowness on Windermere, Wensleydale

Keswick A visit to the Lake District would not be complete without a visit to the popular town of Keswick, with its fabulous back drop of Skiddaw and its independent shops, coffee stops and of course the picturesque lake Derwentwater, what could be more perfect?

Cheese Factory and Keswick

Carlisle to Settle by Rail This morning we make our way to Carlisle and board our train. The Carlisle to Settle Railway is one of the most scenic and impressive railways in the UK, with viaducts, tunnels and the wild scenery of the North Pennines, Eden Valley and Yorkshire Dales.

Rail journey

Scenic Lakes tour including visits to Ambleside, Hawkshead and Coniston

Your Hotel SHAP WELLS HOTEL ★★★ Conveniently situated in the dramatic Shap Fells, our secluded hotel is ideally situated for this tour. It offers free Wi-Fi, a games room and gym. The Riverside Lounge and Bar offers light meals and the Birkbeck Restaurant has river views. There is also a TV lounge.

All the en-suite rooms have satellite TV, hairdryers, tea/coffee making facilities. The hotel has a lift.

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12 March 2021

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22 October 2021

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Lincolnshire’s Aviation Trails and The Dambusters We pick you up from home and return you home at the end of the tour. Our friendly tour manager will look after you every step of the way.

What’s Included Luxury coach travel 3 nights dinner, bed and

International Bomber Command Centre The recently opened International Bomber Command Centre includes a 31 metres tall memorial spire, the UK’s tallest war memorial. The centre includes a state-of-the-art exhibition over three galleries includes the firsthand testimonies of those who survived.

breakfast Guided tour of Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Museum and RAF Digby with a tour of the Sector Ops Museum Visits to Cranwell Aviation, Woodhall Spa and the Dambusters Inn, Scampton

Aviation Heritage Centres and the Excursion to International Dambusters Memorial Bomber Command Centre and This morning we make the short IWM Duxford journey to Cranwell Aviation Heritage Centre where RAF Cranwell’s history can be traced from its Royal Navy years and the Royal Air Force College to the present day. Our next visit is to the Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre, located on the former bomber airfield and home to Avro Lancaster “Just Jane”.

We then carry on through Woodhall Spa to see the Dambusters Memorial before ending the afternoon at the Dambusters Inn in Scampton.

Duxford A visit to The Imperial War Museum in Duxford, Europe’s premier aviation museum. Located in the well-preserved Battle of Britain airfield, this awardwinning museum is home to a unique collection of aircraft, including the iconic Concorde and Spitfire.

RAF Digby Today our visit is to RAF Digby for a guided tour by RAF crew of the Lima Sector Operations room, the only one of its kind left in existence and recently restored from artefacts found on site (and ‘borrowed’ from other bases!). Following our visit, we make our way back to the north east.

Rapidly becoming one of the UK’s most popular events we invite you to join us for the annual Irish Country Music weekend. Experience the finest live music and dancing from a selection of fantastic performers Blackpool Over the weekend take time out in the UK’s favourite seaside resort, Blackpool. Explore its many sights and attractions including the Blackpool Tower, the Pleasure Beach and three piers.

What’s Included Luxury coach travel 3 nights dinner, bed and breakfast Afternoon and nightly entertainment Free time in Blackpool

Irish Country Music Weekend Friday evening, Saturday and Sunday afternoon and evening enjoy a host of talented musicians playing quality Irish Country music. Friday after dinner enjoy the Barry Doyle Duo followed by Stephen Smyth and his band. Stephen and his band have been recognised by ‘Sunday World’ as Best Entertainers in the UK!!! The festival resumes early afternoon on Saturday with a sing-along as Johnny Fingers plays a variety of songs that you will know. After dinner this evening Farmer Dan and his band take to the stage, before Caitlin and The Hot Country Band finish the evening. Undoubtedly one of Ireland’s finest female country singers with her soft gentle voice and her super personality, Caitlin is sure to have you swinging and singing along. Sunday afternoon you can enjoy a sing-along with Barry Doyle and the Big O! This evening is kicked off by Susan McCann and her band, Susan is the first Lady of Irish Country. *Named artists are to be confirmed and are subject to change

Your Hotel

OLDE BARN HOTEL, GRANTHAM ★★★ Our charming rustic hotel is set in the beautiful countryside. Luxurious spa with indoor swimming pool. All rooms feature en-suite bathrooms, telephone, television, hairdryer and tea/coffee making facilities. The hotel has a lift and ground floor rooms.

GRAND HOTEL, BLACKPOOL ★★★★ Formerly the Hilton Blackpool, located on Blackpool’s famous Promenade our hotel offers a restaurant and lounge bar. The hotel also boasts a full leisure club, you can swim in the heated pool, work out in the 24-hour fitness centre or de-stress in the relaxing sauna. All rooms are en-suite and feature stylish decor with a light and airy atmosphere, many of which have sea views. Rooms offer tea/coffee making facilities, hairdryer and flat-screen television. The hotel has a lift.

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Mystery Break Our famous Mystery Breaks offer you the opportunity to enjoy a 4 day break without having to decide about where you are going – leave that to us!

Relax with the peace of mind that as well as great value, we guarantee your hotel will be at least 3* offering dinner, bed and breakfast plus you get interesting destinations each day, the only thing is you don’t know which destination it’s going to be until you get there!

Unfortunately, we cannot check Travel Agent bookings for our Mystery Weekends, Getaways and Breaks.

What’s Included Luxury coach travel 3 nights dinner, bed and breakfast Minimum 3* hotel Daily excursions to mystery

DAY 1 After local pick-up points this morning we travel to ? and then we visit ? before we stay at the ? hotel, evening meal served at the ? hotel.

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DAYS 2-3 Each morning join the coach and head for ? before we visit ?, returning back to the hotel for dinner.

DAY 4 This morning we depart the hotel and visit ? before we move onto ? and then return home this evening.

Your Hotel GOOD STANDARD MINIMUM HOTEL ★★★ All hotels used for our mystery getaway and break are a minimum three star standard. They offer a restaurant and bar and a lift or ground floor rooms. All rooms will offer en-suite bathrooms, tea/coffee making facilities, remote control colour TV and direct dial telephone. Some of our mystery hotels also offer full leisure facilities, so don’t forget to pack your swimsuit, just in case!

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5 March 2021

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2 April 2021

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11 June 2021

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3 September 2021

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29 October 2021

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Middle England’s Cathedrals, Castles and Gardens Warwick Castle We journey south and head to Warwick Castle. Your entrance to the magnificent medieval castle is included as you are taken back through its 1,000 year history to a bygone world of banquets, battles and ceremony. Stroll through the castle’s delightful and lovingly tendered gardens, visit Tussaud’s waxworks or if you’re feeling brave, visit the castle’s spine-chilling dungeons!

Highgrove Gardens, Sudeley Castle and the Cotswolds

What’s Included Luxury coach travel 3 nights dinner, bed and breakfast Visits to Warwick Castle including entrance Guided tour of Lichfield Cathedral Visit to the National Memorial Arboretum with Land Train journey

National Memorial Arboretum and Lichfield Visit to Barnsdale Gardens Today’s visit is to the National Memorial Arboretum. Set in 150 acres including entrance of woodland the Arboretum honours Rutland Water cruise our fallen and recognises the service Visit to Chesterfield and sacrifice of our Armed Forces. On arrival we are joined by a member of the team and escorted to the Millennium Chapel for the ‘Act of Remembrance’, followed by an introductory talk and a guided Land Train tour. This afternoon we continue to Lichfield Cathedral for a guided tour of this magnificent building and to learn about its history.

Barnsdale Gardens and Rutland Water Our excursion takes us to the wonderful Barnsdale Gardens. Featured on BBC’s Gardeners World, Barnsdale offers 8 acres of 38 inspiring garden styles and is often described as a “Theme Park for Gardeners”. This afternoon we visit Rutland Water for a cruise with commentary aboard Rutland Belle calling at Normanton on the south shore to admire the wonderful views.

Chesterfield We will call into Chesterfield on our way back to the north east.

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What’s Included Luxury coach travel 4 nights dinner, bed and breakfast Guided tour of Highgrove Gloucester Warwickshire Railway journey Entrance to Sudeley Castle Cotswolds tour

Gloucester Warwickshire Railway and Sudeley Castle Today we enjoy a journey on the Gloucester Warwickshire Railway travelling from Cheltenham to Toddington. Enjoy a wonderful experience as the heritage railway hauled by a locomotive gently takes you through the glorious Cotswolds. Later we visit Sudeley Castle and Gardens. Inside the award winning 1,200-acre estate are many fascinating treasures and breathtaking gardens.

Sudeley is the only private castle in England to have a queen buried within its grounds – Katherine Parr, the last of Henry VIII’s six wives lies entombed in the beautiful 15th century church.

The Cotswolds We visit Moreton-in-Marsh, where on Tuesday there is a large open farmers' market. We stop at other attractive villages such as Bourton-on-the-Water; the highest village in the Cotswolds, Stow-on-the-Wold and Broadway.

Stratford upon Avon En-route home we pay a visit to Stratford upon Avon, the birthplace of the Bard.

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SKETCHLEY GRANGE HOTEL, HINKLEY ★★★★ The Sketchley Grange Hotel and Spa is situated on the borders of Leicestershire and Warwickshire. This elegant country house hotel is nestled away in the Heart of England and combines the perfect blend of past and present. Facilities include Spa with indoor swimming pool, sauna and steam room. All bedrooms are en-suite and have TV, telephone and tea/coffee making facilities. The hotel has a lift.

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Highgrove Gardens A Royal treat today, as we visit Highgrove Gardens. HRH The Prince of Wales has spent over 30 years transforming the grounds of Highgrove into a true masterpiece and they have been acknowledged as some of the most inspired and innovative gardens in the United Kingdom. The garden tour lasts approximately two hours and is a walk of about 2 miles. ALL visitors must bring a form of photo identification with them – we’d suggest driving licence or passport.

HALLMARK HOTEL, GLOUCESTER ★★★★ Well-appointed modern hotel located on the outskirts of Gloucester and ideally placed for exploring the area.

The extensive leisure facilities include a relaxing spa pool, Finnish sauna and a steam room. There is also a fully equipped fitness centre and indoor swimming pool. All the contemporary en-suite rooms feature TV, hairdryers, telephones and tea/coffee making facilities. There is a lift.

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Downton Dynasty and Highclere Castle Following the release of the Downton Abbey film last year, we recommend that you book early to avoid disappointment!

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Oxford Thames Cruise This morning we travel to the Thameside town of Abingdon and enjoy a cruise along an attractive stretch of river to the ‘Dreaming Spires’ of Oxford. We arrive at lunchtime and enjoy plenty of free time to explore, before returning to the hotel.

Luxury coach travel 4 nights dinner, bed and breakfast

Highclere Castle The highlight of our tour is a visit to the magnificent Highclere Castle, home of ‘Downton Abbey’ and probably the finest Victorian house still in existence. With entrance included you can follow in the footsteps of the cast. Explore the period rooms before heading to the grounds designed by the Northumberland landscape gardener, ‘Capability’ Brown. The Egyptian exhibition celebrates the 5th Earl of Carnarvon and his archaeological colleague, Howard Carter, who discovered the tomb of Tutankhamun.

Thames cruise from Abingdon to Oxford with free time Excursion to Highclere Castle with entrance included Visit to Winchester

Winchester Today we head to the former capital of England, the cathedral city of Winchester.

The city is easy to navigate and sights to see include The Great Hall, all that remains of Winchester Castle and the Round Table which according to legend is the table at which King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table met. The medieval cathedral houses the 12th century Winchester Bible along with many other interesting antiquities.

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VOCO READING (FORMERLY MILLENNIUM MADEJSKI) ★★★★ This 4* de-luxe hotel forms part of the prestigious Madejski Stadium complex.

The bedrooms use natural materials to create a relaxing atmosphere. All rooms are en-suite and include air-conditioning, satellite TV, telephone, tea/coffee making facilities, hairdryer and safe. The hotel has a lift.

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The Grand Scottish All Inclusive Edinburgh and Rosslyn Chapel Today we head through beautiful border country towards Edinburgh stopping off at the 15th century Rosslyn Chapel, a truly compelling and unique building surviving the turbulent times of the Reformation, to the Da Vinci Code as portrayed in the 2003 film starring Tom Hanks. This afternoon is spent enjoying Edinburgh.

What’s Included Luxury coach travel 4 nights dinner, bed and

Loch Lomond and the Trossachs After breakfast we head north to an area of outstanding Highland beauty. We travel through the Trossachs visiting Callander, Aberfoyle and Drymen before stopping at Lomond Shores, at the southern tip of the loch for retail therapy, by-passing Glasgow on the way back to your hotel.

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Ayrshire coast and Dumfries House This morning we travel to Ayr and take in some sea air before heading to nearby Dumfries House, one of Britain’s most beautiful stately homes and best kept secrets, with sumptuous interiors and furnishings all set around 2000 acres of land.

Remaining virtually unchanged in 250 years, in 2007 HRH The Prince of Wales headed a consortium of charities to purchase the house in order to keep this historical jewel intact and accessible to the public.

Scottish themed Entry to Rosslyn Chapel and Dumfries House

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TINTO HOUSE, SYMINGTON ★★★ Set in peaceful surroundings our friendly hotel offers a warm welcome, enjoy the comfortable bar and restaurant offering traditional food. All bedrooms are comfortably furnished and offer en-suite facilities, hairdryer, TV, telephone, complimentary Wi-Fi and tea/coffee facilities. All the bedrooms are on the first floor. The hotel does not have a lift.

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The Romantic Highland Railways of Scotland Aviemore Steam and Spey Valley This morning we travel to Aviemore and enjoy some free time before boarding our steam train on the Strathspey Railway, where our journey takes us through some spectacular Speyside mountainous scenery. We then enjoy some time in Grantown on Spey which is followed by a visit to the Highland Heather Centre at Dulnain Bridge.

What’s Included Luxury coach travel 4 nights dinner, bed and breakfast 3 excursions with tickets and

Kyle Line train and Eilean Donan Castle Today we travel to Inverness and the Kyle Line train. We journey through some dramatic scenery climbing over the Highlands and through the carved solid rock that leads to Kyle of Lochalsh, it is little wonder Michael Palin described this journey as “one of the most beautiful rail journeys in the world”. We then continue to Eilean Donan Castle, one of the most iconic images of Scotland, Eilean Donan is recognised all around the world. Situated on an island at the point where three great sea lochs meet and surrounded by some majestic scenery.

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Jacobite Steam Railway We travel to Fort William where we board the Jacobite Steam Railway for a two-hour journey to Mallaig. Having been made world famous by the Harry Potter movies absorb the beautiful views of lochs, mountains, Glenfinnan Viaduct, Loch Morar and the small Isles of Eigg, Muck and Rum (half of the passengers travel on outbound journey and the other half on the return).

Your Hotel BALAVIL HOTEL, NEWTONMORE ★★★ Situated in the heart of the Scottish Highlands, the Balavil hotel is a family run business that offers a warm and personal welcome, stylish accommodation with a varied menu. All rooms offer en-suite bedrooms and have all been recently refurbished with traditional decor, each room has a new flat-screen TV, tea/coffee facilities, hairdryer and telephone. The hotel has a lift.

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Classic Shetland and Orkneys Mini Cruise We travel to Aberdeen, to catch overnight boat with e-suite cabin and dinner onboard.

Romantic Ribble Valley

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Shetland Tour Wake up in Lerwick. Following breakfast we have a tour taking in the unspoilt coastline with huge cliffs teeming with abundant wildlife. The day includes visits to the outstanding site of Jarlshof Viking Settlement and Scalloway Castle. Free time in the island’s capital before returning to your ship late afternoon. Sail to Orkneys, dinner on board, arriving 2300hrs we transfer to the harbourside Stromness Hotel.

1 night DBB on board ship 1 night BB on Orkney 1 night DBB in overnight hotel 1 night DBB on Orkney Dinner on board ship (sailing to Orkney) Guided tour of Shetland and Orkneys Entrance to guided attractions

Orkney Tour Enjoy a full day tour taking in the unspoilt sea and landscapes, bountiful wildlife, outstanding archaeology and visiting World Heritage sites of Skara Brae, Stones of Stenness, Ring of Brodgar, plus Skaill House, Churchill Barriers, Italian Chapel, Scapa Flow. Lunch at leisure in Kirkwall followed by a visit to St. Magnus Cathedral.

Inverness and Northern Highlands We sail to Scrabster. Heading south the road hugs the coastline - to Brora, with its sandy beaches and passing “fairytale” Dunrobin Castle. Onwards to Inverness for free time. Afterwards, continue through the Spey Valley to our selected overnight hotel.

Your Ship MV HROSSEY AND HJALTLAND Modern ships of high standard, with restaurants, bars, shops and a cinema.

All cabins are en-suite.

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Canal cruise and Browsholme Hall breakfast and Gardens Services of a Tour Manager Our guide joins us and our first visit throughout today is to the village of Foulridge Door to door service where we join the Marton Emperor for a cruise along the Leeds/Liverpool canal.

Marton Emperor canal cruise Afterwards we make our way to the Brownsholme Hall guided tour excellent Boundary Mill Store near Guide services on two days Colne for our lunch break. This Ribble Valley tour afternoon we travel to beautiful Browsholme Hall and Gardens laid out in the style of ‘Capability’ Brown. The Hall was built in 1512 and is the ancestral home of the Parker family. We enjoy a guided tour to end the day.

Pendle Hill Country Today we have a full day guided tour of Pendle Hill Country, hearing about the infamous witches. Downham was the setting for the 1961 film Whistle Down the Wind and TV’s Born and Bred. We call at Barrowford Visitor Centre for a break before heading over Pendle Hill on our way to Clitheroe for a lunch break. The day continues with a drive through the Britain in Bloom village of Chipping and on into the Hodder Valley with a break at the riverside tearooms in Slaidburn before returning to the hotel.

Ribble Valley and Trough of Bowland This morning we begin with a drive along the Ribble Valley to Longridge and north to the city of Lancaster, with its historic castle. We enjoy a ride through the beautiful Trough of Bowland with delightful scenery and pretty villages.

Your Hotel FOXFIELDS COUNTRY HOTEL, BILLINGTON ★★★ The excellent Foxfields Country Hotel and Suites is situated near the village of Billington in the Ribble Valley.

Leisure Club facilities include heated indoor swimming pool, sauna and gym. All bedrooms are luxurious fully equipped suites, all en-suite, all with interactive TV with movies, including tea and coffee making facilities. There is no lift, but ground floor rooms are available.

Your Hotel STROMNESS HOTEL, KIRKWALL ★★★ Traditional hotel with a fantastic location, on the harbourside in Kirkwall. There is free Wi-Fi and the bar features over 100 whiskies! The hotel boasts rooms with TV, hairdryer and tea/coffee making facilities. There is a lift.

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We pick you up from home and return you home at the end of the tour. Our friendly tour manager will look after you every step of the way.

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MANX MAGIC 5 DAYS

Legendary Isle of Man We depart the local area this morning and travel to Heysham to join our crossing to the Isle of Man and our hotel for the next four nights.

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Laxey and Snaefell Mountain Railway We head north to the historic mining village of Laxey, home to the world’s largest working waterwheel ‘Isabella’. From here we board the mountain railway at the ‘cottage’ continuing up to Snaefell Peak, the highest point on the island offering a magnificent ‘birds-eye’ view of the island. Later we continue north to ‘Royal’ Ramsey, the island’s second largest town for free time before returning to Douglas following part of the TT course, passing such landmarks as Kates Cottage, Keppel Gate and Windy Corner.

Luxury coach travel Return ferry crossing 4 nights dinner, bed and breakfast Journey on the Laxey and Snaefell Mountain Railway Steam train to Port Erin

Day to relax in Douglas Enjoy the island’s capital, Douglas, with its Victorian Pier and sandy beach, or take a horse and cart along the seafront. The hotel is within easy walking distance of all the local attractions and shops.

Your Hotel CHESTERHOUSE HOTEL, DOUGLAS ★★★ Traditional hotel located on the seafront in Douglas, a short walk from the shops and a variety of bars and restaurants. All the en-suite rooms feature a TV and tea/coffee facilities. There is a lift.

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Your Hotel RUTLAND HOTEL, DOUGLAS ★★★ Douglas’s premier 3* hotel ideally located on the Queens Promenade, just a short walk to the town centre.

The hotel offers a welcoming lounge bar and Restaurant 21 offers a variety of dishes including traditional Manx options. All rooms are en-suite with shower and bath and have telephone, satellite TV, hairdryer and tea/coffee facilities. The hotel has a lift.

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Steam train, Castle Rushen and Peel Join the IOM Steam Railway, operating with its original locos and carriages. The 16-mile journey transports you through charming countryside to Port Erin, where your coach will be waiting. Entry to nearby Castle Rushen, one of Europe’s most finely preserved medieval castles. Afterwards, take a scenic coastal drive via Port St Mary and Port Erin, before proceeding up the west coast to Peel, famous for its kippers, castle and sandy beach, with tiny lanes and cathedral. Peel is the best place in Britain to see basking sharks and that are often the length of your coach regularly coming within yards of the shoreline.

Return along the TT circuit over Tynwald Hill and the 1000 year old Manx Parliament.

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Cambridge and the Fens

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Cambridge What’s Included Our coach will set you down in the centre of Cambridge. A visit to this city Luxury coach travel and you can't fail to be mesmerised by 4 nights dinner, bed and the 31 colleges making up the breakfast University of Cambridge including Entrance to Anglesey Abbey Kings College. There's a world of exploration ahead at the many Visits to Ely, Bury St Edmunds museums and galleries in this city; so and Sudbury many you won't be able to fit them all Day at leisure in Cambridge into one day. The Fitzwilliam museum which is home to over 1/2 million artworks or the Polar museum where you follow in the footsteps of Captain Scott on his Antarctic adventures.

Sidmouth Described by John Betjeman as 'A town caught still in a timeless charm’, this pleasant traditional seaside resort has been popular since Regency times.

Beautiful gardens and leisurely walks, clean beaches and friendly shops…. it’s all here in this lovely seaside town that nestles beneath majestic red cliffs and the green hills of the glorious Sid Valley.

Ely and Anglesey Abbey Our first stop today is in the city of Ely. Here you have chance to visit the magnificent cathedral or take a stroll around the town. Afternoon visit to the National Trust property Anglesey Abbey, a Jacobean-style house with gardens and a working watermill. A passion for tradition and impressing guests inspired one man to transform a run-down country house and desolate landscape. At the age of 30, the future Lord Fairhaven began to create his first home. Wanting to inspire and surprise visitors, he created a spectacular garden with planting for all seasons and a cosy house in which to entertain. Life revolved around horse racing and shooting and guests enjoyed 1930s luxury.

Bury St Edmunds and Sudbury Morning visit to Bury St Edmunds. A traditional market town with a fascinating heritage, there is a pleasing combination of medieval architecture, elegant Georgian squares and the glorious cathedral and Abbey Gardens. Why not pop into The Nutshell, Britain’s smallest pub! Later we visit the attractive market town of Sudbury, birthplace of the artist Thomas Gainsborough. We return via Cavendish and Clare.

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What’s Included Luxury coach travel 4 nights dinner, bed and breakfast Full entertainment programme Visit to Sidmouth Tour of Somerset

Secret Somerset A leisurely tour of the Somerset lanes via the Mendips to the attractive cathedral city of Wells and Glastonbury, renowned for its festival and abbey, full of legends about King Arthur and the Holy Grail. Also, we visit Cheddar famous for its cheese and the spectacular gorge.

Entertainment Enjoy entertainment every night.

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HALLMARK HOTEL, CAMBRIDGE ★★★★ The Hallmark Cambridge Hotel and Golf Club stands in 200 acres of grounds just a short drive from the city centre. The hotel has contemporary décor and spacious public areas, hotel facilities include Waves Health and Leisure Club, with heated pool, sauna and steam room. All the wellappointed bedrooms are en-suite with television, telephone and tea/coffee making facilities. The hotel has a lift.

WARNER LEISURE HOTELS CRICKET ST THOMAS, NR CHARD ★★★★ The scene of much of the much-loved TV comedy, To The Manor Born, Cricket St. Thomas was also frequently visited

by Lord Nelson and Lady Hamilton. This classic country house is set in splendid parkland. The hotel provides extensive entertainment and excellent dining venues. Most of the rooms are in a purpose-built building close to the historic house. All comfortable en-suite bedrooms have TV, hairdryer, toiletries, ironing board and tea/coffee making facilities. Choose a Signature upgrade for an extra-special experience (supplement £25 per person).

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Winter Warmer Mystery “Free Drinks” Over the past few years our popular Winter Warmer Mystery tours have visited several areas in the UK. As with all our Mystery Tours we look back over the past 12 months and check which passengers have been to which location, and this year will be no different ensuring your Winter Warmer Mystery keeps you guessing!

What’s Included Luxury coach travel 4 nights dinner, bed and

We include a variety of excursions giving you the option to head out each day or you may wish to make full use of the hotel and its facilities……. The only problem is – Will you miss out?

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Free Bar offer of three drinks vouchers per person per night

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GOOD STANDARD MINIMUM HOTEL ★★★ Our Winter Warmer Mystery Hotel boasts a superb location for visiting .......... and ........ plus a few other places.

The hotel will have a lift or offer ground floor rooms. All rooms enjoy en-suite bathrooms, tea/coffee making facilities, TV and telephone.

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Celtic Royal Country and Western Weekend Llandudno We visit the pleasant seaside resort of Llandudno. There’s plenty of time to stroll along the pleasant promenade or the longest pier in Wales. Alternatively, why not take a tram up the mighty Great Orme? We return via Snowdonia and the Llanberis Pass.

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All Inclusive Fun in Newquay What’s Included Luxury coach travel 4 nights dinner, bed and breakfast 3 nights Country and Western themed entertainment

Nightly Happy Hour Isle of Anglesey, Beaumaris and Bangor Visits to Llandudno, Beaumaris We cross the Menai Straits to the Isle of and Bangor Anglesey. We will pay a visit to Llanfair Day at leisure PG, the town made famous for its very long name, far too long to print it here!

We call at Beaumaris, dominated by its unfinished fortress, before ending the day at Bangor, well known for its cathedral, university and pier with views over the Menai Straits.

Country and Western Entertainment Enjoy live country and western music on two nights. There’s also a country and western quiz on the other night.

This afternoon we arrive at our lovely hotel and enjoy a warm welcome and Cornish cream tea.

Land’s End and St Ives With our packed lunches in hand we drive to England’s most westerly point, Land’s End. From here we journey along the Atlantic coast to St Ives, where we have time to explore this medieval fishing port with its maze of stone cottages, narrow streets and old-world charm. We arrive back in plenty of time to enjoy our three course dinner, complimentary bar and tonight’s entertainment.

What’s Included Luxury coach travel 4 nights “All Inclusive” Cream tea Complimentary bar each evening from 6pm-9pm (selected brands) 2 excursions Nightly entertainment Day at leisure in Newquay * All Inclusive – breakfast, lunches (1 buffet lunch and 2 packed

lunches), 3 course dinner, Truro and Padstow complimentary bar 6pm-9pm Today we travel to a city steeped in (selected brands) history and awe-inspiring architecture.

Truro, is the retail centre of Cornwall and this compact city centre is unique and offers art galleries, bars, restaurants, the Hall for Cornwall, Truro cathedral and the Royal Cornwall Museum. This afternoon we visit Padstow, an historic fishing port on the edge of King Arthur’s country and renowned for its colourful cottages which overlook the Camel Estuary. We return to the hotel via the coastal route.

Newquay Enjoy a day at leisure in our resort of Newquay, you may like to relax in the hotel or explore this lovely coastal town. This afternoon there’ll be a hot buffet served in the restaurant from 1pm and an afternoon Board Game Bonanza with tea and homemade cake.

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Your Hotel CELTIC ROYAL HOTEL, CAERNARFON ★★★ This traditional hotel is located in the famous town of Caernarfon. The Celtic Royal consists of 110 en-suite bedrooms and a fine dining restaurant that provides a Mediterranean inspired menu. It also includes a modern, stylish bar. There is also a superb leisure club with gym and swimming pool.

All bedrooms are tastefully designed and include en-suite facilities, TV, hairdryer and tea/coffee making facilities. The hotel has a lift.

ESPLANDE HOTEL, NEWQUAY ★★★ A picturesque hotel overlooking the world-famous Fistral Beach in Newquay. The on-site restaurant serves international fare and offers stunning views of the beach, you can also relax in Peebles Bar or make use of the indoor pool with a hot tub and sauna. Your accommodation offers en-suite bedroom, hair dryer, free Wi-Fi, flatscreen TVs, and tea/coffee facilities. Some also have floor-to-ceiling windows or balconies facing the sea and beach. The hotel has a lift.

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Snowdrops Festival with All Inclusive Scottish House Party Join our Snowdrop Experience offering great value and an entertainment filled break with free bar, fabulous food and a chance to see the snowdrops at delightful Duntreath Castle.

The Duke’s Pass, Killin and the Falls of Dochart After breakfast we depart for a day’s adventure in the Trossachs- through Aberfoyle and then over the spectacular ‘Dukes Pass’ to Loch Katrine. This drive is often listed as one of the most beautiful in Britain.

Loch Lomond and Inveraray Today we explore the other side of Loch Lomond and take the breathtaking route over the ‘Rest and be Thankful’ to the Royal Burgh of Inveraray. Today a packed lunch has been provided. Back at the hotel, this evening we have a Scottish Show with bagpipes, haggis and Highland dancing.

Duntreath Castle Following breakfast, we set off for the delightful 16th century Duntreath Castle at Blanefield. Admission is included and you’ll be met by Lady Edmonstone and Sir Archie who will show you their wonderful home. Back at the hotel, a late lunch of soup and sandwiches is provided and the afternoon is yours to explore Drymen or just relax by the fire. This evening, we have live music to enjoy.

What’s Included Luxury coach travel 4 nights dinner, bed and breakfast Welcome management drinks reception 1 glass of wine with dinner and tea/coffee after dinner each night Lunch on 3 days Weaponry display, full Scottish show and live music on 2 evenings Free bar between 19:3022:30hrs every night, selected brands Visit to Duntreath Castle * All Inclusive package shall be permitted a maximum of £18.00 worth of alcoholic drinks per day as part of the package.

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THE WINNOCK HOTEL, LOCH LOMOND ★★★ The Winnock Hotel has been lovingly restored and tastefully extended to its present day form, it now offers cosy bedrooms, comfortable lounges many with open log fires, a characterful restaurant and public lounge bar. No lift.

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Chilled in the Trossachs with Free Drinks Stirling Castle Morning visit to Stirling Castle: This is one of Scotland’s most historically important sites and was once a favoured residence of the Stewart kings and queens who held grand celebrations at the castle. Knights, nobles and foreign ambassadors once flocked there to revel in its grandeur, with its superb sculptures and beautiful gardens.

Loch Lomond and Inveraray Today we explore the Highland beauty of this picturesque area. We travel via Drymen to Loch Lomond Shores for a bit of retail therapy. We continue through stunning scenery to the Royal Burgh of Inveraray. Overlooking the still waters of Loch Fyne, Inveraray is a traditional county town of Argyll. Established in 1745 by the 3rd Duke of Argyll, head of the powerful Clan Campbell, the town is an absolute set piece of Scottish Georgian architecture.

Falkirk Wheel and the Kelpies This morning we visit two of Scotland’s top attractions; The Kelpies – towering 30 metres above the Forth and Clyde canal. These steel equine structures pay homage to the horsepower which built industrial Scotland. Nearby, is the awardwinning Falkirk Wheel, another testament to Scotland’s proud heritage. Board the boat to be hoisted 35 metres on the world’s only rotating boatlift.

What’s Included Luxury coach travel 4 nights dinner, bed and breakfast Tea/coffee and shortbread on check in Wine with dinner each night 3 drinks vouchers per night 3 nights entertainment Entry to Stirling Castle and Falkirk Wheel Boat Trip

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ROB ROY HOTEL, ABERFOYLE ★★★ Set in Queen Elizabeth Forest Park, Rob Roy Hotel in Aberfoyle features excellent food and friendly staff. There is free Wi-Fi. Your bedroom comes with en-suite facilities (mostly showers), TV and tea/coffee making facilities. The hotel has a lift.

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Eastbourne Escape with Free Drinks Rye and Beachy Head A visit to nearby Rye an attractive and historic Cinque Port. Said to be one of the best preserved medieval towns in England, Rye is home to enchanting cobbled streets, amazing buildings and a rich selection of specialist shops and antique dealers. Before we return to the hotel this afternoon we will call at Beachy Head. A renowned beauty spot with fantastic views across the coast, visit the Countryside Centre on site to learn more of Beachy Head’s history.

What’s Included Luxury coach travel 4 nights dinner, bed and breakfast Entertainment on 2 nights 3 drinks per person per night 2 excursions Day at leisure in Eastbourne

Arundel and Chichester We will be visiting Arundel, a small riverside town which is home to Arundel Castle, seat of the Duke of Norfolk and also a catholic cathedral. The town has a mix of interesting medieval and Victorian architecture, cobbled streets, narrow lanes and numerous tea shops. We then continue to Chichester, a beautiful Georgian city that has played a key role in Sussex history since Roman times.

The city is walled and compact, as well as the Norman cathedral there are many historic buildings and a vibrant mix of independent shops and restaurants.

‘Stirring’ Snowdonia with Free Bar Caernarfon and the Isle of Anglesey This morning we travel to Caernarfon, Gwynedd’s county town and home to Caernarfon Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We continue to the Isle of Anglesey and historic Beaumaris Castle before making a short stop at a village with the longest name in the UK: Lanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllll anty-siliogogogoch. Go on, see if you can pronounce it! It was here that the first ever meeting of the Women’s Institute in Great Britain took place in 1915!

What’s Included Luxury coach travel 4 nights dinner, bed and breakfast Lunch on 3 days Bar drinks included every night (7-11pm – house wine, beer, spirits, soft drinks) Entertainment every night Entrance to Portmeirion

Llandudno Today, we visit Llandudno with its wonderful beaches and lovely promenade. Why not take a ride to the top of the Great Orme on the beautifully restored Victorian tramway? From the summit, there are outstanding views across Anglesey and the peaks of Snowdonia. We continue to the nearby Trefriw Woollen Mills where traditional woollen products are made using machines that are over 50 years old, powered by a vintage water turbine.

Porthmadog and Portmeirion A busy harbour town with a good range of shops and attractions. Porthmadog’s most notable feature is The Cob, a mile long embankment across the estuary, that shaped the destiny of the town. We continue to Portmeirion which was created by Clough Williams Ellis from 1925 to 1976. Portmeirion recreates an Italian village, with a truly Mediterranean feel. There are many unusual and romantically styled buildings and the village was the backdrop for the 1960s TV series ‘The Prisoner’.

BEST WESTERN YORK HOUSE HOTEL, EASTBOURNE ★★★ The Best Western York House Hotel has a stunning seafront position, less than 450 yards from the pier. This Victorian hotel has been family-run since 1896 and has an indoor swimming pool. Guests can relax on the seaview terrace. All of the en-suite rooms have TV, hairdryers and tea/coffee making facilities. The hotel has a lift.

ROYAL VICTORIA, LLANBERIS ★★★ Few hotels can command such breathtaking views as the Royal Victoria Snowdonia Hotel, nestling between the twin lakes of Padarn and Peris, at the foot of Snowdon. The welcome here is warm and genuine and the atmosphere is one of complete relaxation. The hotel boasts comfortably furnished rooms with modern amenities including TV, hairdryer and tea/coffee making facilities. Though the hotel does have a lift, it does not go to all floors

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Irelands Enchanted Ring of Kerry, Killarney and Dublin

The Cream of Cornwall We pick you up from home and return you home at the end of the tour. Our friendly tour manager will look after you every step of the way.

What’s Included Luxury coach travel 5 nights dinner, bed and

Splendid St Ives and St Michael’s Mount We visit the charming seaside resort of St Ives with its cobbled streets, winding between pretty fishermans' cottages.

St Ives is also known for its artistic connections. In the afternoon, we travel to Marazion, where the more energetic can visit stunning St Michael’s Mount.

Alternatively, why not relax and soak up one of the finest views in the country.

breakfast Services of a Tour Manager throughout Door to door service Excursions to St Ives, Marazion, Truro, Falmouth, Padstow and Port Isaac River Fal cruise Cream tea

Live music on 2 nights Fal River cruise and Falmouth We board a boat for a splendid scenic cruise along the River Fal from the cathedral city of Truro to the historic maritime town of Falmouth. Once a fishing port, Falmouth is now an attractive resort and among the attractions is the excellent National Maritime Museum, which opened in 2003.

Padstow and Doc Martin Padstow is a charming working fishing port surrounded by glorious sandy beaches, at the head of the Camel River. Watching the everyday ebb and flow of harbour life is a perfect way to spend a day. This foodie destination with popular eateries such as Rick Stein’s Seafood Restaurant. In the afternoon, we journey to Port Isaac, backdrop for the TV series Doc Martin, for a stroll around.

Cream Tea Free day to relax and enjoy the facilities of the hotel. In the afternoon, a cream tea will be provided.

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We head to Holyhead this morning for our afternoon sailing and onto our overnight hotel.

Tralee Following a good night’s rest we travel to Tralee, this afternoon in explore some of Irelands top heritage attractions including the “Kerry the Kingdom” Museum at the Ashe Memorial Hall along with Siamsa Tire.

What’s Included Luxury coach travel Return Irish Sea crossing 6 nights dinner, bed and breakfast Visit to Killarney Ring of Kerry tour with a Jaunting Car ride

Killarney Tour of the Dingle Peninsula We will spend a day in Killarney, which Free time in Tralee and Dublin is everything you imagine Ireland to be; Breath taking scenery comprised of spectacular lakes, mountains and waterfalls. The town is the undisputed tourist capital of Ireland's south west.

Ring of Kerry Enjoy a day around the Ring of Kerry visiting some of Ireland’s most traditional villages and attractions. Known as the ‘unspoilt Ireland’, its spectacular beauty provides an amazing insight into the ancient heritage of Ireland.

Following an early morning crossing to Holyhead we return to the north east.

You will require photo ID for this tour.

Your Hotels OVERNIGHT HOTEL (BOTH WAYS): LUCAN SPA HOTEL, DUBLIN ★★★ Located on the outskirts of Dublin it offers spacious and comfortable rooms with en suite bathrooms, satellite TV, hairdryer and tea/coffee making facilities. There is a lift.

FISTRAL BEACH HOTEL AND SPA, NEWQUAY ★★★★ Situated overlooking Fistral Beach, this truly excellent adults only hotel and spa boasts a bar, restaurant and free Wi-Fi throughout. The hotel features panoramic views, an indoor swimming pool, and a fitness centre. The rooms come with a flat-screen TV and tea/coffee facilities. There is a lift.

EARL OF DESMOND HOTEL, TRALEE ★★★ Situated on 22 acres of landscaped grounds. The restaurant is renowned for its excellent cuisine, there is a themed bar with music most nights. All rooms offer en-suite bathrooms, tea/coffee making facilities, TV and telephone. There is a lift.

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Beautiful Eastbourne – a town for all seasons Rye and Beachy Head A visit to nearby Rye an attractive and historic Cinque Port. Said to be one of the best-preserved medieval towns in England, Rye is home to enchanting cobbled streets, amazing buildings and a rich selection of specialist shops and antique dealers. Before we return to the hotel this afternoon, we will call at Beachy Head. A renowned beauty spot with fantastic views across the coast, visit the Countryside Centre on site to learn more of Beachy Head’s history.

Leonardslee Gardens Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens described as ‘The Finest Woodland Gardens in England’, recently reopened to the public. First planted in 1801, the Grade I Listed gardens on the 240-acre estate features outstanding scenery throughout the year. Visitors can explore a wide range of features including the unique dolls’ house exhibition - and the rare colony of wallabies, wildfowl and huge carp in the seven ponds.

Arundel and Chichester We will be visiting Arundel, a small riverside town which is home to Arundel Castle, seat of the Duke of Norfolk and a catholic cathedral. The town has a mix of interesting medieval and Victorian architecture, cobbled streets, narrow lanes and numerous tea shops. We then continue to Chichester, a beautiful Georgian city that has played a key role in Sussex history since Roman times.

The city is walled and compact, as well as the Norman cathedral there are many historic buildings as well as a vibrant mix of independent shops and restaurants.

Eastbourne Enjoy two days at leisure in Eastbourne. One of the foremost resorts on the south coast, Eastbourne has a wonderful promenade, Victorian Pier, Napoleonic fortress, leisure pool, Dotto Train and a 1930’s Bandstand. Enjoy excellent shopping in the High Street and Arndale Centre. Best of all is the variety of cafes and restaurants, including excellent fish n’chips!

What’s Included Luxury coach travel 6 nights dinner, bed and breakfast Entertainment on 5 nights Visits to Rye, Arundel and Chichester Entrance to Leonardslee Gardens 2 days at leisure in Eastbourne © Flickr - photoverulam

Your Hotel IMPERIAL HOTEL, EASTBOURNE ★★★ The Imperial is an impressive Victorian hotel, full of character, situated across the road from the promenade and bandstand, perfect for an early evening stroll. The hotel offers a good standard of comfortable accommodation, relaxing lounge areas and a large restaurant offering hearty, home cooked food. The hotel has a lift.

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BEST WESTERN YORK HOUSE HOTEL, EASTBOURNE ★★★ The Best Western York House Hotel has a stunning seafront position, less than 450 yards from the pier. This Victorian hotel has been family-run since 1896 and has an indoor swimming pool. Guests can relax on the sea view terrace. All of the en-suite rooms have TV, hairdryers and tea/coffee making facilities. The hotel has a lift.

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Chester and Cheshire Oaks Christmas Shopper Cheshire Oaks A visit to the largest Designer Outlet in the UK; Cheshire Oaks boasts over 140 stores including Mulberry, All Saints, Ted Baker, French Connection, Jaeger, Nike and Marks and Spencer, all offering permanent discounts of up to 60% off recommended retail prices.

What’s Included Luxury coach travel 1 night dinner, bed and breakfast Visits to Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet and Chester

Chester We make our way to the beautiful city of Chester, home to the unique 13th century rows, half-timbered galleried shops, the largest Roman amphitheatre in Britain and a glorious cathedral.

Shoppers are in for a magical time at Chester Christmas Market, with over 70 traditional wooden chalets situated in the heart of Chester, all wrapped around a sparkling Christmas tree.

Glasgow and Edinburgh Christmas Shopper Glasgow This cosmopolitan and sophisticated city has been reborn as a centre of style and vitality set against a backdrop of outstanding Victorian architecture. The former European City of Culture has also been voted the best shopping experience outside of London. In addition to the many shops, why not visit Glasgow’s Christmas Market located in St Enoch Square, browse round the stalls and fill your senses with the smells and sounds of Christmas as you sip Gluhwein or a warming hot chocolate – it’s the perfect way to get into the ‘festive spirit’.

What’s Included Luxury coach travel 1 night bed and breakfast Visits to Glasgow and Edinburgh with free time

Edinburgh Edinburgh’s, German Christmas Market offers glittering lights, fairground rides and an ice-skating rink. Is the centrepiece of the festive season and truly is a continental experience. Illuminated wood cabins are laden with hand blown baubles, toys, glassware and candles, and the German vendors give the market an authenticity other themed markets can only dream of. Browse for unusual gift ideas such as handmade decorations and unique craft items. Warm up with a mug of Glühwein, red wine that is heated with cinnamon, cloves, vanilla, citrus and sugar, and try some delicious German fayre including biscuits, sweets and venison burgers. Just next door, the Highland Village Christmas Market will be in full swing, combining to create a party atmosphere like no other. © www.geograph.org.uk - Jeff Buck

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Your Hotel MERCURE CHESTER NORTH WOODHEY HOTEL ★★★ In the beautiful county of Cheshire, midway between Chester and Liverpool, the Woodhey House offers an indoor pool and a health club. All rooms feature en-suite bathrooms, telephone, a television, hairdryer, tea/coffee making facilities. The hotel has a lift.

IBIS GLASGOW CENTRE ★★★ Modern hotel located in Glasgow’s vibrant centre, just 2 minutes from Sauchiehall Street. The spacious restaurant serves a varied menu for light lunches and evening dining (this trip is bed and breakfast only). The stylish bedrooms each have a private bathroom, tea/coffee facilities and a work desk. Rooms also feature a flatscreen TV and free Wi-Fi. The hotel has a lift.

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Leeds Christkindelmarkt and Meadowhall Christmas Shopper Meadowhall We travel to Meadowhall, which is one of the largest shopping centres in the country! Meadowhall covers 1.4 million sq ft of floor space and inhabits 230 stores from top independent and international brands, 50 places to eat and drink, and an 11-screen cinema. Ever since it opened in 1990 on the site of a former steelworks, Meadowhall’s been the place to shop in the region.

What’s Included Luxury coach travel 1 night dinner, bed and breakfast

Leeds Christkindelmarkt Visits to Leeds and Meadowhall Leeds is a renowned UK shopping destination. An unquiet revolution which began with Harvey Nicholls and has recently culminated in the recent Victoria Gate and John Lewis development. The city cleverly covers every shopper’s need; from high-end boutiques in ornate arcades and large shopping centres laden with big brands, to markets and independent shops, there’s something for everyone!

Christkindelmarkt is Leeds' annual traditional German Christmas market, bringing a little piece of Germany into the heart of the city centre. Millennium Square will once again be transformed into a scenic winter village featuring a variety of authentic wooden chalet stalls, cosy indoor retreats, a traditional carousel and daily programme of light entertainment.

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MERCURE SHEFFIELD PARKWAY HOTEL ★★★ This stylish modern hotel offers an informal restaurant serving freshly prepared dishes, The Lounge Bar offers a range of wines, beers, spirits and soft drinks with helpful and experienced bar staff. Your bright and airy bedroom comes with en-suite bathroom, hair dryer, iron/ironing board, free Wi-Fi, flatscreen TV, desk, and tea/coffee making facilities. The hotel has a lift.

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Chatsworth House and Haddon Hall at Christmas Haddon Hall As Lord Edward Manners opens the doors to his magical home to offer a truly unique experience. Haddon glows with traditional decoration and lighting, there are open fires, Tudor music and the very best of festive hospitality – the atmosphere is simply enchanting, a day at Haddon Hall is an early Christmas present.

What’s Included Luxury coach travel 1 night dinner, bed and breakfast Visits to Festive Chatsworth House and Haddon Hall including entrances

Chatsworth House As you enter Chatsworth House the glittering 15ft Nordman fir tree and a giant golden crown hanging from the ceiling in the Oak room sets the ambience for our visit. The house is an absolute marvel and the lower floors are transformed into a lavish, decorative and dramatic tribute to Christmas. Each year Chatsworth has a theme and the staff and house are costumed accordingly, what will this year be?

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Yuletide in Skipton and the Grassington Dickensian Festival Grassington and Leeds What’s Included The Dickensian Festival of Grassington sees the streets transformed back in Luxury coach travel time to a traditional market with 1 night dinner bed and shopkeepers, villagers and visitors breakfast dressed in Victorian costume. Enjoy the Visits to Grassington musicians, dancers, street entertainers plus the aroma of roasted chestnuts!

Dickensian and Skipton This afternoon we visit Leeds to explore Yuletide festivals and Leeds the German Christmas market Christkindelmarkt ‘Christkindelmarkt’, boasting traditional wooden stalls, festive greenery, Christmas carousel rides and twinkling colourful lights.

Skipton Skipton Yuletide Festival, the famous market will be in full flow and running the full length of the High Street. With a range of entertainment throughout the day, the festival rounds off with a procession up the High Street to Holy Trinity Church where a traditional Christmas carol service takes place in the grounds!

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MERCURE SHEFFIELD PARKWAY HOTEL ★★★ This stylish modern hotel offers an informal restaurant serving freshly prepared dishes, The Lounge Bar offers a range of wines, beers, spirits and soft drinks with helpful and experienced bar staff. Your bright and airy bedroom comes with en-suite bathroom, hairdryer, iron/ironing board, free Wi-Fi, flatscreen TV, desk, and tea/coffee making facilities. The hotel has a lift.

BEST WESTERN BRADFORD GUIDE POST HOTEL, BRADFORD ★★★ Comfortable hotel located on the outskirts of Bradford. With individually designed rooms, it features a resident’s bar and restaurant serving Yorkshire dishes. All rooms offer en-suite bathrooms and tea/coffee making facilities.

Each room also provides a flat-screen TV with Freeview, an alarm clock/radio and ironing facilities. The hotel does not have a lift.

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Thursford Christmas Spectacular Norfolk Today we make our way to Norfolk arriving this afternoon in time for you to relax before dinner.

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Thursford Christmas Spectacular After a leisurely morning, we make our way to the highlight of the tour, “The Thursford Christmas Spectacular”. A fresh new production each year keeps people coming back year after year – the spectacular is a festival of sound, colour, dazzling dancers, beautiful costumes, Christmas songs, carols, outstanding music and singing from a cast of over one hundred, it really is not to be missed! We’ve allowed plenty of time to look around some of the magnificent steam engines before the show.

Luxury coach travel 2 nights dinner bed and breakfast Excursion to the Thursford Christmas Spectacular including entrance

Norwich This morning we discover the most complete medieval city in Britain, Norwich. With over 30 historic churches within the city walls! Explore the fascinating Norman cathedral, the Castle Museum, the art gallery or enjoy some of the many shops in the city centre, the choice is yours!

Free time in Norwich

Your Hotel WENSUM VALLEY HOTEL, GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB, TAVERHAM ★★★ Set in 250 stunning acres of Norfolk countryside, the Wensum Valley Hotel, Golf and Country Club offers a welcoming, friendly and relaxed atmosphere. You may like to try the leisure facilities which includes a fully equipped gym, swimming pool, sauna, steam room and jacuzzi. All bedrooms offer en-suite bathrooms, TV, telephone and tea/coffee facilities. Whilst only on two floors, the hotel does not have a lift but does offer ground floor rooms.

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Christmas Big Band Special and Nottingham Winter Wonderland Christmas Spectacular with The Mike James Orchestra and Singers Join Mike and the band as we get ready for Christmas with this party night of singing and dancing. With all your favourite Christmas tunes both old and new from Bing Crosby’s “White Christmas” to Slade’s “Merry Christmas Everybody”! Enjoy surprise guests and singers. Plus, prizes for the best fancy dress.

What’s Included Luxury coach travel 1 night dinner, bed and breakfast Christmas Big Band entertainment Visit to Nottingham Winter Wonderland

Nottingham Winter Wonderland You will have free time to enjoy the wonderful Nottingham Winter Wonderland, outdoor ice rink or the cities two amazing shopping centres.

There’s something for everyone including artisan cheeses, plants, homemade chutneys, mead, jewellery, scents, fashion, retro style, Eco art, Lego art, Fairtrade, Continental food, local homemade stew and home accessories to offer the discerning visitor.

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Beverley Christmas Market and York St Nicholas Fair Beverley Christmas Festival What’s Included Visit the Beverley Christmas Festival which takes place on the second Luxury coach travel Sunday in December. The centre of 1 night dinner, bed and Beverley is transformed into a magical breakfast Christmas shoppers wonderland, with Visit to Beverley Christmas over 120 stalls brimming with pretty Christmas gifts and local treats. Soak up Festival and York St Nicholas the sights, smells and sounds as you Fair wander around this festival and enjoy a range of festive entertainment including live music, dancing, carols and more. Make sure you visit the beautiful minster.

York St Nicholas Fair Take a leisurely stroll along St Nicholas Fair and soak up the festive atmosphere, as you discover fine Yorkshire produce from crafters and makers showcased at the Made in Yorkshire Yuletide Village. If you’re looking for more traditional Christmas gifts, visit the many alpine chalets on Parliament Street.

Sample festive food and drink at the St Sampson’s Square

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DE VERE ORCHARD HOTEL, NOTTINGHAM ★★★★ Adjacent to the East Midlands Conference Centre, this contemporary 4-star hotel features accessible rooftop terraces, green roofs and free Wi-Fi in all areas. With floor-to-ceiling windows, all rooms come with bespoke furniture and unique decor throughout. The eco-friendly bathrooms have water pebbles fitted, which helps to conserve water usage. The rooms feature modern furniture and many convenient amenities including a 32” flat screen TV, free Wi-Fi, a refreshment tray, and more. The hotel has a lift.

HALLMARK HOTEL, NORTH FERRIBY ★★★★ With dramatic views of the area’s most iconic attraction the Humber Bridge and tucked into 17 landscaped acres on the shore of the Humber Estuary. Then there’s the coolly contemporary wine bar and lively brasserie, serving super seasonal produce. There’s also a gym with state-of-the-art equipment and sauna. The stylish en-suite rooms have tasteful modern design blending chenille throws, richly patterned carpets and warm wood, they have every modern amenity including free Wi-Fi, flat screen TV, hairdryer and tea/coffee tray. The hotel does not have a lift but does offer ground floor rooms.

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Longleat Festival of Light and Meadowhall The Festival of Light at Longleat This impressive event sees hundreds of enormous illuminated Chinese lanterns, some measuring up to 18 metres in height, transforming the Wiltshire estate into a glowing wonderland with traditional designs, including dragons and pagodas alongside giant recreations of some of the Safari Park’s famous animals. The event will run alongside traditional Christmas celebrations which include the mansion festively decorated, Giant Musical Christmas Tree and outdoor ice skating (pre-booking required). Prior to the event we drive through the safari park and explore the mansion.

What’s Included Luxury coach travel 2 nights dinner, bed and breakfast Entrance to Longleat Safari

Meadowhall This morning we return back to the north east calling at Meadowhall Shopping Centre, which is one of the largest shopping centres in the country! Meadowhall covers 1.4 million sq ft of floor space and inhabits 230 stores from top independent and international brands, 50 places to eat and drink, and an 11-screen cinema. Ever since it opened in 1990 on the site of a former steelworks, Meadowhall's been the place to shop in the region.

Park and Festival of Light Visit to Meadowhall Shopping Centre

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DOUBLETREE BY HILTON HOTEL, SWINDON ★★★★ Large stylish modern hotel located on the outskirts of Swindon in the Wiltshire countryside. All rooms feature en-suite bathrooms, telephone, an LCD flat screen television, hairdryer, tea/coffee making facilities. The hotel has a lift.

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Worcester’s Victorian Fayre and The Birmingham Frankfurt Christmas Market Worcester Christmas Fayre Victorian Fayre celebrating the most wonderful time of the year with over 200 stalls to browse throughout the city centre, selling lots of local arts and crafts as well as food and drink produce and much more. You’ll see Victorian ladies, men, children in traditional clothing as well as chimney sweeps and merchants. There’s a funfair featuring the classic carousel and galloper and entertainment in the form of traditional carol singers, singing some of the best Christmas songs.

What’s Included Luxury coach travel 2 nights dinner, bed and breakfast

Birmingham Christmas Market An exciting visit to the Frankfurt Christmas Market in Birmingham, with over 75 stalls filling Victoria Square and the upper part of New Street. The market will be the biggest and best by far and the largest authentic German Christmas market outside of Germany. Buy unusual and handmade gifts including ceramics, candles, glasswork, jewellery and Christmas decorations. Several stalls also feature traditional German items such as wooden toys, nativity scenes and marionettes.

Visits to Worcester Christmas Fayre and Birmingham Christmas Market

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MERCURE BIRMINGHAM NORTH BARONS COURT ★★★ This traditional hotel in Walsall Wood dates back to 1901 and is in the heart of England’s heartland! All bedrooms are en-suite with TV, telephone and tea/coffee facilities. The hotel does not have a lift.

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Edinburgh Christmas Market Festive Edinburgh What’s Included You will have plenty of time to enjoy everything on offer in Scotland’s capital Luxury coach travel at Christmas. The German Christmas 2 nights dinner, bed and Market is the centrepiece of the festive breakfast season and is a truly continental Free time in Edinburgh experience. Illuminated wood cabins are laden with hand blown baubles, toys, glassware and candles and the German vendors give the market an authenticity other themed markets can only dream of! Life in the streets and gardens of the city centre is splashed with colour and light, enjoy a bird’s eye view from the Big Wheel or why not try the outdoor ice rink. Enjoy a stately view of the castle or soak up the fairground atmosphere of the Winter Wonderland in Princes Street Gardens. Just next door, the Highland Village Christmas Market will be in full swing. This market has food, drink, clothing and jewellery from all over Scotland.

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Manchester Christmas Market and Trafford Centre Shopping Manchester Christmas Market Manchester’s award-winning Christmas Markets offer mouth-watering international food, drinks and delicately crafted Yuletide gifts in the heart of this buzzing city. With more than 300 beautifully festooned stalls and chalets spread across the city centre, the Christmas Markets are free and accessible to all. Soak up the atmosphere and follow the market trail as it winds through the city centre, tempting you with gifts, crafts, jewellery, clothes and toys. European and local producers offer everything from fine amber jewellery, handcrafted leather bags and top-quality bonsai trees, to handmade Belgian kitchenware, framed photo prints and French soaps.

Trafford Centre The intu Trafford Centre is the third largest shopping centre in the UK. Of course, there are everyone’s favourite brands and some visitors might not have discovered yet including Selfridges!.

Why not explore LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre? There are also many food outlets.

What’s Included Luxury coach travel 2 nights dinner, bed and breakfast Visits to Manchester Christmas Market and the Trafford Centre

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BEST WESTERN CRESTA COURT HOTEL, ALTRINCHAM ★★★ This modern purpose-built hotel is situated a short walk from Altrincham town centre. All the stylish ensuite rooms have flat screen TV, hairdryer, tea/coffee making facilities. The hotel has a lift to most floors.

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MERCURE EDINBURGH PRINCES STREET HOTEL ★★★ On Princes Street, opposite the Scott Monument and National Gallery, Mercure Edinburgh City - Princes Street Hotel has an excellent location, a friendly atmosphere and views of Edinburgh Castle. All rooms are en-suite with telephone, television, hairdryer, tea/coffee making facilities. The hotel has a lift.

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Twixmas in Cheshire Following our pick-ups we journey west, Breaking for lunch in the market town of Kendal, ‘Gateway to the Lakes’. We arrive at the hotel late afternoon, so you have plenty of time to change before dinner. Tonight, there will be a quiz and bingo.

New Year in the Lakes What’s Included Luxury coach travel 2 nights dinner, bed and breakfast Entertainment as specified

Visits to Kendal and Chester Chester and Cheshire Oaks ‘Sales’ Cheshire Oaks and Skipton This morning we make our way to the beautiful city of Chester, home to the unique 13th century rows, halftimbered galleried shops, the largest Roman amphitheatre in Britain and a glorious cathedral. Later we visit the ‘sales’ at the largest Designer Outlet in the UK; Cheshire Oaks boasts over 140 designer stores. This evening we enjoy entertainment from a vocalist.

After breakfast we begin our journey home, breaking for lunch in the pleasant market town of Skipton.

We head west this morning to the beautiful Lake District. This evening we enjoy a welcome drinks party before dinner.

What’s Included Luxury coach travel 3 nights dinner, bed and

New Year’s Eve breakfast This morning we visit Keswick, one of Gala dinner dance the most popular towns in the Lake Entertainment programme District to enjoy some time for lunch.

Visits to Keswick and Bowness This evening we enjoy a Gala dinner dance, where canapé’s and champagne are served before dinner, which is followed by live entertainment and a countdown to the New Year.

Happy New Year!

Take the morning to relax and enjoy a leisurely breakfast. Following a light buffet lunch in the hotel we head to Bowness, delightfully located on the shores of Windermere you can take a cruise on the lake, visit the local shops or watch the world go by. We return to the hotel in time to relax before dinner which is again followed by entertainment.

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Your Hotel BEST WESTERN EVERGLADES PARK HOTEL, NEAR WIDNES ★★★ Located in the Cheshire countryside, the Best Western Everglades Park Hotel is a smart contemporary hotel.

Free Wi-Fi internet access. All the stylish en-suite rooms have flat screen TV, hairdryer, tea/coffee making facilities. There is no lift, but ground floor rooms available on request.

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SHAP WELLS HOTEL ★★★ Situated in the dramatic Shap Fells, our secluded hotel is ideally situated for this tour. It offers free Wi-Fi, a games room and gym. The Riverside Lounge and Bar offers light meals and the Birkbeck Restaurant has river views. There is also a TV lounge. All the en-suite rooms have satellite TV, hairdryers and tea/coffee making facilities.

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New Year in Lancashire This evening enjoy a pre-dinner drink, followed by a 3 course meal served in the hotel restaurant followed by an evening of live entertainment.

New Years’ Eve We enjoy an excursion to the maritime city of Liverpool. This evening we enjoy a New Year Gala dinner, followed by a themed night of music and dancing.

Countdown to midnight and see in the New Year in style!

New Year in the Scottish Highlands

What’s Included Luxury coach travel 3 nights dinner, bed and breakfast Pre-dinner drink on first night Light lunch on New Year’s Day Five course gala dinner on New Year’s Eve Nightly entertainment

New Years’ Day Happy New Year! After a leisurely start, we take a ride along the Lancashire coastline, arriving back at the hotel in time for a lunch of soup and sandwiches. Your evening will consist of 4 course candle lit dinner, followed by a quiz and bingo.

New Years' Eve - Oban Following breakfast, we take the loch side drive to Oban, with loch shore views all the way. Free time in Oban to explore “The Gateway to the Isles”, with its many shops, whisky distillery and museums. We return to the hotel for a light lunch and an afternoon to relax, this evening we enjoy a Gala 4 course dinner and celebrate the arrival of the New Year.

New Years' Day - Fort William Happy New Year! Later this morning we take a ride out to Fort William, enjoy a stroll and some fresh air after last night’s activities. This afternoon we have an included afternoon tea followed this evening by dinner and entertainment.

What’s Included Luxury coach travel 3 nights dinner, bed and breakfast Tea and cake on arrival and welcome sparkling drink reception Full board on 31st with light lunch, 4 course Gala dinner and glass of wine Afternoon tea on New Year’s Day Nightly entertainment Visits to Oban and Fort William

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BEST WESTERN PARK HALL HOTEL AND LEISURE CLUB, NEAR PRESTON ★★★ Country house character near Preston.

The Best Western Park Hall Hotel is set within 140 acres of beautiful wooded countryside. A world away from everyday life, this hotel combines the feel of a modern, contemporary hotel with the charm of authentic historical buildings. The hotel has two indoor pools and spa facilities. All the en-suite rooms have satellite TV, hairdryers and tea/coffee making facilities. The hotel has a lift.

BALLACHULISH HOTEL ★★★ Situated in a breath-taking lochside setting at the foot of dramatic Glencoe, with roaring log fires and peaceful surroundings. All en-suite rooms are decorated in a traditional style to reflect the hotel’s highland heritage. With complimentary tea and coffee making facilities, hairdryer, TV, telephone and Wi-Fi, there’s no excuse not to enjoy a great night’s sleep. The hotel does not have a lift but does offer ground floor rooms.

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Traditional Turkey and Tinsel in Southport Maritime Liverpool We travel to Liverpool and the celebrated Albert Dock. There is so much to see and do at this superbly redeveloped area. The Tate Liverpool is the most visited museum of contemporary art outside London. The Beatles Story tells the journey of the Fab Four. The Maritime Museum tells the story of Liverpool’s rich maritime past. This evening we enjoy a Festive quiz and bingo.

What’s Included Luxury coach travel 4 nights dinner, bed and breakfast Entertainment (quiz, bingo, sing along, disco) Guided tour of Salmesbury Hall with mulled wine and mince pies Visits to Liverpool,

Salmesbury Hall and Oswaldtwistle Oswaldtwistle Mills and St Mills Christmas Shopping Annes We enjoy a guided tour of historic Salmesbury Hall with resident witch, who will enthrall you with the true history of the Samlesbury witches, in her own eccentric manner. Be swatted by her mummified rat; watch out gentlemen, she has a fabulous rotten toothed smile waiting just for you! Enjoy mulled wine and mince pies on arrival. Later we visit Oswaldtwistle Mills, which has over 100 retailers all under one roof offering everything from furniture and fashion to food, gifts, textiles, home furnishings, lighting! Tonight we enjoy a group sing along with the resident pianist.

St Annes and Southport We travel to the delightful resort of St Annes. The jewel in the crown of Lancashire’s Fylde Coast, this planned town only came about in the late 19th century when it was built to rival Lytham. Today it is unspoilt, take a stroll along the seafront and sample some of the local produce. We return to Southport, where the is time for shopping in Lord Street. This evening we enjoy a party night with a DJ.

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Warner Leisure Hotel Alvaston Hall Medieval and Roman Chester Chester is packed full of treasures such as the medieval walls and picturesque black and white timbered buildings.

The cathedral dates from the 11th century and the Grosvenor Museum has relics from Roman times, when Chester was known as Deva. You can shop in the galleried ‘Rows’, which date from medieval times.

What’s Included Luxury coach travel 4 nights dinner, bed and breakfast Full entertainment programme Visits to Chester and Liverpool

Liverpool We travel to Liverpool and the celebrated Albert Dock. There is so much to see and do at this superbly redeveloped area. The Tate Liverpool is the most visited museum of contemporary art outside London. The Beatles Story tells the journey of the Fab Four. The Maritime Museum tells the story of Liverpool’s rich maritime past.

Entertainment Enjoy entertainment every night.

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BEST WESTERN ROYAL CLIFTON HOTEL, SOUTHPORT ★★★ The Best Western Royal Clifton Hotel and Spa is a Victorian hotel that enjoys a central location on the main promenade. As well as the pleasant sea views, you’ll also have the King’s Gardens on your doorstep. Leisure facilities include an indoor pool and spa facilities. All bedrooms are en-suite and have television, central heating and tea/coffee making facilities. The hotel has a lift.

WARNER LEISURE HOTELS ALVASTON HALL, NEAR NANTWICH ★★★ A Grade II listed Victorian property, Alvaston Hall is a half-timbered country house that’s the perfect place to relax or use as a base for exploring the local area. Located just five minutes from the Cheshire riverside town of Nantwich, this wonderful hotel delivers a memorable experience with its well-kept gardens and impressive historical features. There is an indoor pool and lots of activities. Most of the rooms are in a purpose-built building close to the historic house. Choose a Signature upgrade for an extra-special experience (supplement £25 per person).

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Tinsel and Turkey Delight After completing our pick ups, we journey south, making convenient stops, arriving in the afternoon at the Beaufort Park Hotel. On arrival unwind with tea/coffee and mince pies. Entertainment is provided on four evenings, including a Welsh night, during your stay.

What’s Included Luxury coach travel 4 nights dinner, bed and breakfast 4 nights entertainment Excursions to Ironbridge,

Llandudno and Chester ‘Christmas Eve’ After a very enjoyable breakfast we leave for a full day excursion to the impressive Ironbridge Gorge where the world’s first iron bridge forms the centre of this World Heritage Site. This fascinating region was the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution back in the 19th century. We have time to explore the village and obtain lunch before we make our way back to the hotel. Tonight, we have a pre-dinner glass of sherry.

‘Christmas Day’ This morning we visit Llandudno, North Wales main holiday resort. The town is guarded by the Great Orme and Little Orme at each end of the promenade. Find that elusive last-minute gift! Here we have time for lunch before returning to our hotel in time to relax before dinner. Tonight, we have a visit from Santa Claus!

‘New Year’s Eve’ Today we enjoy a day out to the historic city of Chester. You can explore the ‘Rows’, a famous two-tier medieval shopping complex dating from the Middle Ages. Chester is famous for its many half-timbered houses, and you can also enjoy a walk round the top of the red stone battlements of the city walls, or a walk down by the River Dee. Late afternoon we return to the hotel for tonight’s pre dinner Bucks Fizz.

German Christmas Market and P&O Mini Cruise Following a late morning departure, we travel to Hull for our P&O North Sea ferry overnight cruise to Holland.

Cologne We will travel to Cologne for a traditional and authentic Christmas Market. There are eight markets, you can wander beneath a sky of twinkling fairy lights, treat yourself to some special Christmas presents and try the local produce, including the famous ‘Gluhwein’!

What’s Included Luxury coach travel 2 nights on board P&O mini cruise with en-suite cabin 2 nights dinner, bed and breakfast Visits to Cologne, Koblenz, Cochem and Valkenburg Christmas Markets

Boppard, Koblenz and Cochem This morning, explore Boppard before we travel to nearby Koblenz. The markets here are truly breathtaking, with over 130 stalls offering hand-made goods and Christmas decorations you will find all the flavours and smells of Christmas!

This afternoon we visit the Cochem Christmas Market, which is just as beautiful as the town itself. All the gifts and crafts you could wish for and the Glühwein is grown, brewed and produced locally for connoisseurs who only enjoy the finest quality!

Valkenburg A visit to the delightful town of Valkenburg and its Christmas markets, located in the beautifully lit old quarries, tunnels and caves which run underneath the town. This afternoon we re-join the ferry for our overnight cruise back to the UK.

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BEAUFORT PARK HOTEL, MOLD ★★★ The Beaufort Park Hotel is situated near the market town of Mold and is an ideal base for our tour. You are assured of a warm and friendly welcome and you will soon feel that you never want to leave. The Scandinavian style reception and mezzanine lounge provide an oasis of peace to relax, read or enjoy a drink. All bedrooms are en-suite, and have colour TV, telephone, hairdryer, trouser press and tea and coffee facilities.

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RHEINLUST HOTEL, BOPPARD ★★★ The centrally located family run hotel is set in the UNESCO World Heritage Upper Middle Rhine Valley and offers traditional ‘Rhenish’ hospitality. Enjoy local set meals in the hotel before paying a visit to the cellar bar or heading out into the town. All rooms are en-suite with TV, safe and hairdryer. The hotel has a lift.

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Viva Blackpool Spirit of Christmas Spectacular

Festive Fun in the Highlands Following our pick ups, we travel north, breaking for lunch in Edinburgh, where the market is in full swing. Enjoy pre-dinner Festive Fizz drinks reception followed by a delicious 3 course meal.

What’s Included Luxury coach travel 4 nights dinner, bed and breakfast Afternoon tea with Hot

Baxters Village and Elgin Baxters Highland Village offers a variety of speciality shops stocked with the complete Baxters and Audrey Baxter range (over 100 products!). A wide choice of local and branded foods sourced from around the world are also available in the food hall, as well as a large range of cookware and cookbooks. The alcohol shop stocks over 60 local gins and over 160 whiskies, with many local craft beers.

We also make a brief visit to Elgin which has an attractive High Street and ruined cathedral. Enjoy a 3-course dinner followed by great entertainment.

Chocolate 2 nights entertainment Visits to Baxters Village, Elgin, Inverness and Aviemore

Inverness We visit Inverness and enjoy some Christmas Shopping. Inverness has everything from chain stores to antique and curiosity shops in its winding streets. This compact Scottish city is perfect for exploration by foot — travellers can easily find their way from the lovely River Ness to historic Inverness castle and St. Andrews cathedral and the busy undercover Victorian market.

Aviemore and Afternoon tea with Hot Chocolate!

Morning visit to Aviemore. Later we enjoy a scrumptious mini Afternoon tea will be served along with delicious hot chocolate. Enjoy tonight’s dinner along with our last night of entertainment.

What’s Included Luxury coach travel 4 nights dinner, bed and breakfast Viva Blackpool Festive show Entertainment every night Excursions to Oswaldtwistle

Viva Blackpool Spirit of Christmas Spectacular A dazzling show like no other! Immerse yourself in the full Viva Blackpool experience as the “Vegas of the North” is transformed into a winter wonderland of charm and surprise.

With a talented cast of singers, dancers and musicians who will transport you to those feel-good Christmases of days gone by in a wave of nostalgia and joy, this fantastic festive show is full of sing-along songs, with a cabaret twist!

We attend the Thursday matinee performance.

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Oswaldtwistle Mills We travel to Oswaldtwistle Mills for some Christmas shopping; which has over 100 retailers all under one roof offering everything from furniture and fashion to food, gifts, textiles, home furnishings, lighting!

Southport We travel to the pleasant resort of Southport, where we have time for a stroll along the promenade or shopping in Lord Street. We also pass Anthony Gormley’s ‘Another Place’, 100 life size figures spread along 2 miles of the foreshore and stretching out into the sea.

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A fantastic pre-Christmas break, staying on the seafront in Blackpool.

Enjoy Festive entertainment every night, a complimentary drink voucher every night and a full ‘Turkey and Tinsel’ themed break, complete with a visit from Santa! Add this to the amazing Viva Blackpool matinee show, this break will really get you into the Christmas spirit.

NETHYBRIDGE HOTEL, ★★★ This traditional highland manor hotel is set amidst the scenic splendour of the Cairngorm mountains and close to Aviemore. All bedrooms are en-suite, and have colour TV, telephone, hairdryer, trouser press and tea and coffee facilities. There is a lift.

CAROUSEL HOTEL, BLACKPOOL ★★★ The friendly, modern 3-star Carousel Hotel is located on the Blackpool South Promenade within walking distance of Blackpool Pleasure Beach and directly opposite a tram stop. All rooms have walk-in showers, hairdryer, television, telephone and tea/coffee making facilities. The hotel benefits from a lift to all floors.

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Festive Fizz in Perthshire Following our pick ups, we travel north, breaking for lunch in Edinburgh, where the market is in full swing. Enjoy a pre-dinner festive fizz drinks reception followed by a delicious 3 course carvery-style meal.

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House of Bruar and Pitlochry The House of Bruar offers an extensive range of high-quality products in both the Men’s and Ladies clothing halls.

There is also a taste of luxury from gourmet produce, artisan treats and a fine selection of whisky and spirits in the food hall. We also enjoy some time to look round Pitlochry. Dinner and an evening of live entertainment.

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Luxury coach travel 4 nights dinner, bed and breakfast gingerbread and gin Entertainment on two evenings Visits to Edinburgh Christmas Market, House of Bruar and Dundee

Perth, Gingerbread and Gin Nestled between two sprawling public parks, the elegant Georgian townhouses, cobbled streets and medieval spires, Perth boasts an array of outstanding monuments, art galleries and museums you can explore, as well as being able to take in the historic atmosphere by wandering the streets and nearby trails.

Enjoy a sumptuous “festive-themed” mini afternoon tea with gingerbread and a glass of festive gin cocktail. There will be dinner in the evening with live entertainment.

Dundee Dundee is a dynamic and compact city that’s becoming a modern wonder. Not only is it a UNESCO City of Design, but it’s home to the V&A Dundee, the world’s only V&A museum outside of London. This is a city with science, historic ships and museums, plenty of culture with theatres, arts centres and cool bars for grown-ups and walking routes past interesting architecture for everyone who visits. There’s also two great shopping centres, ideal for Christmas shopping.

All Inclusive Highland Turkey and Tinsel and Edinburgh Christmas Market After our pick ups we travel to the popular Winnock Hotel, for four nights of all-inclusive festive fun!

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Glasgow Today we travel to the lively city of Glasgow with a packed lunch being provided by the hotel. There will be free time for sightseeing and shopping before we return to our hotel for afternoon tea. Plenty of time to relax before dinner.

4 nights all-inclusive* Packed lunch on 3 days Afternoon tea Entertainment on two nights 3 excursions

Aberfoyle and Loch Katrine A morning visit to Aberfoyle followed by a scenic drive over Dukes Pass to Loch Katrine. We enjoy a cruise on the Loch before having an opportunity to enjoy our packed lunch. We return to the log fires in the hotel with time to relax before a traditional Christmas dinner and entertainment.

Loch Lomond A free morning, then after soup and sandwiches in the hotel for lunch we offer you the option to join us for a visit to ‘Loch Lomond Shores’, an award-winning complex of shops and cafes at the beautiful Loch Lomond.

Hogmanay show with a Scottish themed dinner.

Edinburgh En-route home we call at Edinburgh, with some free time to explore the city and see the fabulous Christmas Markets. * All Inclusive package shall be permitted a maximum of £18.00 worth of alcoholic drinks per day as part of the package.

SALUTATION HOTEL, PERTH ★★★ The Salutation Hotel is situated in the heart of the historic city of Perth.

Reported to be the oldest established hotel in Scotland, the Salutation has been welcoming guests through its doors since 1699! The refurbished bedrooms each have a TV, tea/coffee facilities and a telephone. The hotel has a lift.

WINNOCK HOTEL, DRYMEN ★★★ A modernised 17th century inn, this family run hotel stands in the pretty village of Drymen. With its log fires, cosy lounges and high standard of cuisine, the Winnock is full of warmth and charm. All rooms are en-suite with TV and hospitality tray. This hotel does not have a lift, but ground floor rooms are available on request.

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Christmas is an enchanting time of year, with our carefully selected destinations we offer a superb selection, so sit back and relax as your luxury coach takes you to where you can relax, and enjoy the festive celebrations hassle free......

Merry Christmas!

Christmas in Cheshire After completing our pick ups, we make convenient stops and arrive midafternoon in Cheshire, enjoying a festive afternoon tea on arrival. Enjoy a glass of mulled wine, followed by dinner and entertainment.

What’s Included Luxury coach travel 4 nights dinner, bed and breakfast

Two lunches Christmas Eve Entertainment on 4 nights A tour along the north Wales coast, 2 excursions breaking for lunch in Llandudno.

A relaxing evening is planned, with a game of bingo and a festive general knowledge quiz.

Christmas Day Merry Christmas! Enjoy a relaxing morning before enjoying a traditional Christmas lunch. This afternoon put your feet up, maybe watch the Queen’s speech before this evenings light buffet dinner and entertainment.

Boxing Day Full English breakfast, followed by a morning mystery drive, returning to the hotel for a light lunch. Four course candlelit dinner, followed by live entertainment.

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MERCURE CHESTER NORTH WOODHEY HOTEL ★★★ In the beautiful county of Cheshire, midway between Chester and Liverpool, the Woodhey House offers an indoor pool and a health club. All rooms feature en-suite bathrooms, telephone, a television, hairdryer, tea/coffee making facilities. The hotel has a lift.

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Delightful Lakes at Christmas Christmas Eve Today we head to the heart of the Lakes, calling in at some of the region’s best-loved towns and villages. We spend some time in the lakeside town of Bowness-on-Windermere with its display of Victorian and Edwardian architecture before continuing to pretty Ambleside at the head of Windermere.

After dinner this evening you will be entertained by a guitar vocalist before heading to bed to hang up your stocking!

What’s Included Luxury coach travel 4 nights dinner, bed and breakfast 2 lunches Full entertainment programme Tour of the Lakes, visiting Bowness and Ambleside Half day visit to Keswick

Christmas Day – Merry Christmas!

Relax and enjoy Christmas Day and all of it culinary delights! Coffee and biscuits will be available in the lounge mid-morning and then a glass of bubbly and canapes are served prior to your traditional Christmas lunch with all the trimmings! An afternoon of relaxation will be in order, before tea and Christmas cake are served following the Queen’s speech. The Birkbeck Restaurant offers a buffet dinner this evening and afterwards there is more entertainment.

Boxing Day After breakfast today we head out on a half day tour to Keswick, set on the shores of Derwentwater amid spectacular scenery. We return to the hotel for a buffet lunch. Dinner this evening is again followed by entertainment.

A Warm Welcome in Wales for Christmas A warm welcome awaits our arrival with tea and mince pies. In the evening join your hosts and fellow guests for a sherry reception, then enjoy a traditional Welsh Evening.

Gentle harp strings will accompany dinner with the Cymau Male Voice Choir giving us a rendition of traditional songs to round off the evening in style.

What’s Included Luxury coach travel 4 nights dinner, bed and breakfast Lunch on three days Full entertainments programme

Christmas Eve Today we visit the city of Chester. There is plenty of time for last-minute shopping in the ‘Rows’, visit the cathedral or maybe walk along the medieval walls. We return to the hotel for lunch, then you can take the chance to browse around Mold town centre. In the evening there will be more festive entertainment after dinner.

Visit to Chester Boxing Day mystery drive

Christmas Day Merry Christmas! Join fellow guests in the Westminster Suite for a glass of Bucks Fizz and Christmas carols before a traditional Christmas day lunch. Make a toast to absent friends and await Santa who will no doubt be dropping by. This afternoon watch the Queen’s speech, enjoy a film and play guess the weight of the Christmas cake. In the evening there will be a festive buffet dinner followed by entertainment.

Boxing Day Morning mystery drive, returning to the hotel in time for lunch. Afterwards we enjoy an afternoon of fun and games, with a break for afternoon tea. Our final evening dinner will be followed by musical entertainment.

SHAP WELLS HOTEL ★★★ Conveniently situated in the dramatic Shap Fells, our secluded hotel is ideally situated for this tour. It offers free Wi-Fi, a games room and gym. The Riverside lounge and bar offers light meals and the Birkbeck restaurant has river views. There is also a TV lounge.

All the en-suite rooms have satellite TV, hairdryers and tea/coffee making facilities. The hotel has a lift.

BEAUFORT PARK HOTEL, MOLD ★★★ The Beaufort Park Hotel is situated near the market town of Mold and is an ideal base for our tour. You are assured of a warm and friendly welcome and you will soon feel that you never want to leave. The Scandinavian style reception and mezzanine lounge provide an oasis of peace to relax, read or enjoy a drink. All bedrooms are en-suite, and have colour TV, telephone, hairdryer, trouser press and tea and coffee facilities. No lift (ground floor rooms on request).

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Disneyland® Paris We depart early morning and travel south making comfort stops en-route.

Following our channel crossing to France we continue towards Paris and our hotel.

Disneyland® Paris Enjoy the next two days at the wonderful Disneyland® Paris, Europe’s most visited theme park. Disneyland® Paris is packed with rides, shows and parades, ready to enchant everyone from the very young to the young at heart. Formed of two theme parks, the Disneyland® Park and the Walt Disney Studios Park, it’s the most visited attraction of its kind in Europe. Unmissable rides include the classic Big Thunder Mountain, Star Wars Hyper Space Mountain and Ratatouille: The Adventure. Feel the magic, as Disney characters whisk through the streets in daytime parades. We have included a two-day Hopper Pass, which gives you access to both parks. Visit nearby Disney Village® to pick up the perfect gift, feast at the range of mouth-watering restaurants, catch a show or enjoy exclusive live entertainment. The most magical day out in Europe for children of all ages!

What’s Included Luxury coach travel 3 nights bed and breakfast Short return sea crossing 2 days in Disneyland Paris including Hopper passes and transfers

This morning we retrace our steps back to Calais. With regular comfort stops en-route we arrive back to the north east late evening.

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IBIS MARNE LA VALLÉE NOISY HOTEL★★★ Our comfortable hotel is ideally located 20 minutes from Paris, Disneyland® Paris and the Val d’Europe shops, the hotel has air-conditioned bedrooms with en-suite bathroom, hairdryer, TV, telephone and free Wi-Fi. The hotel offers a heated outdoor pool (June-August), bar and Courtepaille restaurant-grill open 24/7. The hotel has a lift.

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The Delightful Dutch Bulbfields and the Dutch Capital We depart local pick-up points late morning and travel to Hull arriving in plenty of time to check in for our overnight crossing to Rotterdam. Once you’ve settled into your en-suite cabin you have the evening to enjoy the many facilities on board.

Keukenhof Gardens This morning we head straight to Keukenhof Gardens for the ‘Greatest Flower Show on Earth’, where millions of tulips, narcissi, hyacinths and daffodils form a blaze of colour. See seven distinct themes, from a narrow city garden to an enclosed Mediterranean garden. There are water features, pavilions and plenty of seating to admire the views! Later this afternoon we check-in to our hotel in Breda.

Amsterdam This morning we make our way to Amsterdam. Enjoy a full day at leisure in the Dutch capital, you can visit the Rijksmuseum, Anne Frank’s House, the Heineken Brewery or soak up the atmosphere of this charming city with a cruise around the famous canals.

What’s Included Luxury coach travel 2 nights on-board P&O North Sea Ferry with en-suite cabin 2 nights dinner, bed and breakfast Entrance into Keukenhof Gardens Excursion to Amsterdam Free time in Breda

Breda This morning enjoy a leisurely look around Breda, this wonderful fun-loving city has historic monuments dating from the Nassau era, such as a Great Church, Begijnhof and Breda Castle. In addition it offers some great shopping districts with a broad range of specialty shops and boutiques. This afternoon we make our way to our overnight crossing back to the UK.

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GOLDEN TULIP KEYSER BREDA ★★★★ The 4-star Golden Tulip Keyser Breda hotel is right in the centre and this ancient town offers lots of history to explore. The hotel is in close proximity of ‘down town’ were you can find various restaurants, bars, shops and cultural sites, all just a stroll away from the hotel! Tastefully decorated and comfortable rooms, you will find tea and coffee making facilities, air conditioning, flat screen TV, telephone, wireless internet access, a safe and a bathroom with a bath or shower, toilet and separate hairdryer. All comfort rooms boast twin beds. The hotel has a lift.

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Italy’s Beautiful Lake Como and a Swiss Highlight Wordsworth described Lake Como as ‘a treasure which the earth keeps to itself’. It is not simply the natural beauty of the mountain framed waters of Como that is so attractive; it is the sophisticated ambience of the towns and villages that hug its shores… and its proximity to Lake Lugano that makes it a fabulous touring base. No wonder Mr and Mrs George Clooney choose to live here!

After an early start we travel to Dover for an early afternoon crossing. We continue our journey in Europe to our overnight hotel in time for a three course dinner.

Following a good night’s rest, we head on through France and Switzerland to Italy where we check into our hotel for the next five nights.

Villa Balbianello and Bellagio This morning, we will visit Villa Balbianello in Tremezzino with its amazing history and stunning location jutting out into the lake. You may choose to take a water bus from the jetty to the village of Lenno.

Cadenabbia Enjoy a day at leisure to relax in our stunning resort or take a walk in to Cadenabbia with all the perks that come with walking…sightseeing, stopping for gelatos and coffees, shopping and people watching! You may like to visit the first Anglican church in Italy (Church of the Ascension), built in the 1800s and located close to the ferry that goes to Bellagio or the little, white, 16th century San Martino church requiring a more rigorous walk is worth a visit.

Lugano, Switzerland Today, we will cross the Swiss border (remembering to bring our passports!) and visit the stylish city of Lugano situated on the shores of lake Lugano with its grand promenade, chic shops, cafés and amazing yachts.

Como and Villa Carlotta This morning we make our way to the elegant and bustling town of Como, grand villas, palazzi, and churches show the city’s splendour, while intriguing lanes and colourful piazzas show off its charm. Market day is held each Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, the market stretches along the old city wall and near the “Torre” tower. Como is a lovely walking city and if you tire of the market you can head to the nearby lakefront park to sit and enjoy an ice cream.

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After lunch, we make out way to the magnificent neo classical Villa Carlotta and Gardens, dating back to 1690 and covering over 70,000 square meters take time to soak in and admire the beautiful art collections and splendid botanical gardens. With lifts to different levels you can take in the breathtaking views.

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ALL INCLUSIVE

What’s Included Luxury coach travel 2 Crew Onboard Return Short Sea Crossing 2 nights dinner, bed and breakfast at 3* IBIS Reims Tinqueux 5 Nights All Inclusive in Resort Excursions to Villa Balbianello, Bellagio, Como, Villa Carlotta and Lugano, Switzerland

Your Hotels OVERNIGHT HOTELS: IBIS REIMS TINQUEUX ★★★ Our hotel is located near Reims, it offers comfortable, air-conditioned rooms that have been fully renovated, offering you a stay in a peaceful green setting. You can relax in the Courtepai lle Restaurant, which opens its terrace on fine days, or in the bar.

Free high-speed Wi-Fi access.

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21 March 2021

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£180

£48

6 June 2021

£859

£180

£48

12 September 2021

£999

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£48

21 December 2021

£999

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HOTEL BRITANNIA EXCELSIOR, CADENABBIA ★★★ Hotel Britannia Excelsior is located on the shore of Lake Como, within a former 19th century inn. The beautiful guest rooms are decorated with luxurious fabrics and fine antique furniture. Only 51 metres from the pier of Cadenabbia, the Britannia Excelsior offers a beautiful view of Bellagio and the centre of Griante is located a short 10 minute walk away. Guestrooms are equipped with satellite TV and private bathrooms with a shower and hairdryer. The hotel has a lift and also free Wi-Fi in the hotel lobby.

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OUR TRADING CHARTER WITH YOU 1 FINANCIAL PROTECTION Your contract is with Gardiners Holidays Limited. Our Trading Charter and Booking Conditions set out clearly and simply the responsibility we have to you and in turn, you have with us, when a contract is made. When you book a holiday with us, which doesn’t include a flight or cruise, Package Holidays under Package Tours Regulations 1992 dictates that all package holiday providers must provide sufficient security for the refund of money paid over and for the repatriation of the consumer in the event of insolvency. The money you pay us for the booking will be protected by a Trust Fund. There is no financial protection if you purchase just transport or accommodation-only from us.

2 BOOKING AND PAYMENT When a booking is made, the ‘lead name’ on the booking guarantees that he or she is 18 or over and has the authority and accepts on behalf of the party the terms of these booking conditions and pays the deposit indicated in the brochure. After we receive your booking and all appropriate payments, if the arrangements you wish to book are available, we will send you or your booking agent a confirmation invoice within 14 days. All monies paid to your booking agent are held by them on your behalf until we issue our confirmation invoice, thereafter your booking agent holds the money on our behalf. A binding agreement will come into existence between us when we dispatch this invoice to the ‘lead name'’ or your booking agent.

Please check the confirmation carefully to ensure all the information is correct. This contract is governed by English Law, and the jurisdiction of the English Courts. Single occupancy of rooms, when available, may be subject to a supplementary charge and these will be shown in the brochure. You can book by paying a deposit for each person named on the booking but our commitment is always conditional upon the balance being paid as below; Deposit £50.00 per person or 10% of your holiday cost whichever is the greater amount. Please note that we can only accept Credit Card payments for the deposit portion of your holiday. The balance of the price of your holiday must be paid at least 8 weeks before your departure. If you book within our balance due period, you will need to pay the total holiday cost at the time of booking. If the balance is not paid in time we reserve the right to cancel your holiday, retain your deposit, and apply the cancellation charges set out in the paragraph below. The date of cancellation will normally be the date we receive your written confirmation that you intend to cancel or 15 days after the balance due date, whichever comes first. Where optional items are purchased as part of the holiday, these are payable on the balance due date except where items, such as theatre tickets, have been specifically purchased for you. In this case the cost may be payable at a separate date notified to you and will not normally be refunded unless we obtain a refund from the supplier we use.

3 BROCHURE ACCURACY Although Gardiners Holidays Limited make every effort to ensure the accuracy of the brochure information and pricing, regrettably errors do sometimes occur. You must therefore, ensure you check the price and all other details of your holiday with us at the time of booking and when you receive our confirmation invoice.

4 OUR PRICING POLICY Gardiners Holidays Limited endeavour to ensure that the most up to date and correct prices are shown in our brochure. Occasionally, an incorrect price may be shown, due to an error. When we become aware of any such error, we will endeavour to notify you at the time of booking (if we are then aware of the mistake) or as soon as reasonably possible. We reserve the right to cancel the booking if you do not wish to accept the price which is applicable to the holiday. Local Authorities in many towns and cities throughout Europe have introduced new tourist taxes which must be paid directly to the hotel by all guests in person. These taxes are not included in our prices but we will notify you when applicable. Holiday prices include all travel, hotel accommodation and meals as specified in the holiday description and VAT payable in the UK where

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applicable. The price of the holiday will not be subjected to any surcharges except those arising from exchange rate changes, transportation including the price of fuel, air & ferry operator fares and tolls, embarkation or disembarkation fees at terminals, duties and taxes (including the rate of VAT). Even in these cases we will absorb the cost equivalent to the cost of first 2% of the holiday price. Amounts more than this plus £1 administration fee and Travel Agents commission will be surcharged to you. If this means the total cost of the holiday increases by more than 10% then you are entitled to cancel your holiday and receive a full refund of all monies paid except any insurance premium and amendment charges. If you exercise the right to cancel we must receive written notice within 14 days of the date of the surcharge invoice. The currency exchange rate used in the holiday costings are based on rates as at the publication date of this Charter.

5 CHILDREN’S PRICES Children prices are offered for children under 12 years old and are based on children sharing a room with two full fare paying passengers.

6 IF YOU CHANGE YOUR BOOKING If, after our confirmation has been issued, you wish to change to another of our holidays or change departure date, we will do our utmost to make the changes, but we cannot guarantee to do so. However, notification must be received in writing at our offices from the person who made the booking, at least 8 weeks before departures. This must be accompanied by a payment of £20 to cover our administrative costs, plus costs we incur in making the amendment. Alterations may not be able to be made within 6 weeks of departure and any such request for an alteration will be treated as a cancellation of the original booking and will be subject to the cancellation charges set out in paragraph below. Some arrangements cannot be changed without paying a cancellation charge of up to 100% of the ticket cost.

7 TRANSFERRING YOUR BOOKING You can transfer your booking to somebody else but the person must satisfy all the conditions of the holiday and this change must be made before departure. This transfer will cost £20 per passenger plus reasonable costs to make the transfer. You will remain responsible for ensuring payment. This is in addition to (and does not affect) the separate responsibility of the transferee to us.

8 IF YOU NEED TO CANCEL YOUR HOLIDAY You or any member of your party may cancel your holiday at any time provided the cancellation is made by the person signing the booking form and is communicated to us in writing via the office who made your original booking.

You must pay cancellation charges to cover our administration costs and to compensate for the risk of us not reselling the holiday. Your cancellation will take effect from the date on which we or our agent receive your written confirmation of your cancellation. You must also return any tickets or vouchers you have received. A reduction in room occupancy may increase the charges for the remaining passengers by the application of supplements for low occupancy of rooms. Where bought in supplies, such as ferries, hotel accommodation etc have been bought in on your behalf, and where the terms and conditions of the supplier are non-refundable, these products will be charged to you at the full retail rate. If this applies, the non-refundable items will be deducted from your holiday costs and the following scale of charges will be applied to the remainder:

Period before departure within which written cancellation of package price is received More than 56 days 55-49 days

Amount of cancellation charge as a % of total package cost Deposit only 30%

48-22 days

50%

21-8 days

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7-1 days

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Departure day or later including voluntary termination during the package

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9 ALTERATIONS TO YOUR HOLIDAY BY US We hope that we will not have to make any change to your holiday but, because our holidays are planned many months in advance, we sometimes do need to make minor changes. We reserve the right to do this at any time. We will let you or your booking agent know about any important changes as soon as possible. If after booking, and before departure, we make a major change to your holiday, you will have the option of withdrawing from the holiday without penalty or transferring to another holiday without any charge. In either case, we will pay you compensation, according to the scale set below. A major change includes the time of your departure or return time by more than 12 hours, a change in departure point, location of resort or type of hotel, a change in cross channel travel. If we tell you about any of these changes after we have confirmed your holiday booking (other than force majeure), you may either: l accept the new arrangements offered by us; or l accept a replacement holiday from us of equivalent or similar standard and price (at the date of the change), if we can offer you one; or l cancel your holiday with us and receive a full refund of all monies Either way, we will pay you compensation, using the Compensation table shown, Period before departure in which significant change is notified to you or your agent More than 26 days 15 to 25 days

Amount per person Nil £15

8 to 14 days

£20

0 to 7 days

£25

IMPORTANT NOTE Compensation will not be payable if the holiday is cancelled because the number of persons booked is less than the number required, or for events beyond our control, which include: war, threat of war, riots, civil disturbances, terrorist activity and its consequences, industrial disputes, natural and nuclear disasters, fire, epidemics, health risks and pandemics, unavoidable and unforeseeable technical problems with transport for reasons beyond our control or that of our suppliers; hurricanes and other actual or potential severe weather conditions, and any other similar events. You are also advised to check with The Foreign and Commonwealth Office Advice Unit regularly at www.fco.gov.uk/travel prior to travel. All holidays operate if the minimum number of participants is met. However, in no case will we cancel your holiday less than 3 weeks before the scheduled departure date, except where you have failed to pay the final balance or because of force majeure (force majeure means an event which we or the suppliers of the services in question could not foresee or avoid and is therefore beyond our control) 10 OUR RESPONSIBILITY TO YOU We will endeavour to ensure the holiday which you book with us is supplied as described in our publicity material and the services offered reach a reasonable standard. We accept responsibility for the acts and/or omissions of our employees, agents and suppliers except where they lead to death, injury or illness. Our liability in all cases shall be limited to a maximum of twice the value of the original holiday cost (not including insurance premiums and amendment charges). We accept responsibility for death, injury, or illness caused by the negligent acts and/or omissions of our employees or agents together with our suppliers and sub-contractors, servants and/or agents of the same whilst acting within the scope of, or during their employment in the provision of your holiday. We will accordingly pay to our clients such damages as might have been awarded in such circumstances under English Law. In respect of carriage by air, sea, tunnel and rail and the provision of accommodation our liability in all cases will be limited in the manner provided by the relevant international convention. If we make any payment to you or any member of your party for death or personal injury or illness, you will be asked to assign to us or our insurers the rights you may have to act against the person or organisation responsible for causing the death, personal injury or illness. This clause does not apply to any separate contracts that you may enter for excursions or activities during or outside of your holiday.

If you or any member of your party suffer death, illness or injury whilst overseas arising out of an activity which does NOT form part of your holiday, we may offer guidance and where legal action is contemplated and you want our assistance, you must obtain our written consent prior to any proceedings (We limit the cost of our assistance to you or your party to £5000 per party) 11 IF YOU HAVE A COMPLAINT If you have a problem during your holiday, please inform your Tour Manager, your Driver or the relevant Supplier/Resort Representative immediately who will endeavour to put things right. If your complaint cannot be completely resolved locally, you must complete a Holiday Report Form which can be obtained by your Driver or local Representative, which you should keep. If you remain dissatisfied please follow this up within 14 days of your return home by writing to Gardiners Holidays Ltd, 18 Coopies Haugh, Coopies Lane Industrial Estate, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 6JN giving your original booking reference number and all other relevant information, including the reference of the Holiday Report Form. It is therefore a condition of this contract that you communicate any problem to the supplier of the services in question AND to our representative whilst in resort and obtain a written report form. If you fail to follow this simple procedure, we cannot accept responsibility, as we have been deprived of the opportunity to investigate and rectify the problem. Should your complaint not be resolved and you wish to pursue the complaint further we will attend arbitration with an agreed representative, the cost of this will be split 50/50.

11 OUR COACHES SEATING ARRANGEMENTS We will always use our reasonable endeavours to provide a coach to the specification in our brochure or advert, but reserve the right to substitute an alternative vehicle should there be unforeseen circumstances. There is a seating plan but in some cases, operational reasons may require a coach with a different configuration. We reserve the right to alter a coach seating plan and allocate seats other than those booked. Single passengers may be required to share a double seat with other single passengers. When your booking is confirmed, you will be given a choice of seats that are available at that time. Specific seats will not be allocated on coaches operating a feeder service between joining points and main holiday departure points or on coaches that carry out transfers between airports, seaports etc. If you feel that you require two seats, then these must be purchased in advance at the time of booking. If you fail to do this and it transpires that the seat allocated is insufficient for your needs and the is no alternative seating available, then you will be refused access to the coach and any payments made will be liable to forfeiture.

13 HOTEL FACILITIES Some hotel facilities and entertainment may be withdrawn for routine maintenance or be subject to seasonal availability and provision of the facilities cannot be guaranteed. Single occupancy of rooms may be subject to a supplementary charge.

14 HEALTH AND SAFETY In some foreign countries, standards of infrastructure, safety and hygiene may be lower than those to which we are accustomed in the UK. You should therefore exercise greater care for your own protection. There may be countries that we visit that have special medical requirements for tourists. These regulations are subject to change and our clients are responsible for complying with entry and current health requirements. If you are not sure of the health requirements for the country you are visiting, you are advised to check with your own GP before travelling. You are also advised to refer to the Department of Health leaflet “Health Advice for Travellers” Some people may be at risk from discomfort or deep vein thrombosis (DVT) if they remain immobile on a journey for a long period. If you are planning to undertake a journey of more than three hours, you should consult your doctor, if you have ever had DVT, pulmonary embolism, a family history of clotting conditions, cancer or treatment for cancer, stroke, and heart or lung disease or If you have had major surgery in the past three months. We reserve the right to refuse any booking in the absence of a doctor’s certificate confirming that you are fit to travel. Where we provide comfort stops you are encouraged to walk around. Exercise reduces any discomfort, which may be caused by periods of immobility.

SMOKING is not allowed on our coaches (including

E-Cigarettes) and we do not allow pets or any other animals, although we accommodate registered assistance dogs, but not on overseas holidays.

15 TRAVEL DOCUMENTS, ITINERARIES, PICK-UP POINTS AND PASSPORTS For all Continental holidays, you will require a full 10- year British Passport (machine readable) valid for the period required for the country or countries you are visiting. If you do not hold a full British Passport or you have any doubts about your status as a resident British subject, you must check with the Embassy or Consulates of the Countries to be visited to confirm the Passport or visa requirements when you book. We cannot accept responsibility if passengers are not in possession of the correct travel documents. For full details on passport requirements, please contact ‘the identity and passport service’ on 0300 222 0000 (www.direct.gov.uk)” You are responsible for ensuring you are at the correct departure point, at the correct time and with the correct documents we reserve the right to modify itineraries to conform with requests from competent authorities both within the UK and abroad.

Excursions which are included in the cost of your booking are detailed on the brochure page and refunds will not be made for excursions not taken. Optional excursions booked and paid for in resort do not form part of your booking.

Admission fees to buildings may not be included in the price of the holiday, please check.

16 SPECIAL REQUESTS All special needs and requests should be entered on the booking form. These cannot be guaranteed except where confirmed as part of our holiday commitment to you and are detailed on your holiday booking confirmation. We are keen to ensure that we plan the arrangements for your holiday so that special needs and requests can be accommodated as far as possible. If you will need assistance, or may be unable to fully enjoy all aspects of your holiday you must tell us in advance so that we can maximise your enjoyment of the holiday. We will need to know if you will need special facilities in the hotel, taking part in the excursions or have difficulty boarding and travelling on the coach or other means of transport. Before booking your holiday, you should be sure that you and your party are both physically and mentally capable of completing the itinerary. If you need advice or further information, you or your booking agent should contact us on 01670 519952. If you will require a special diet please tell us at the time of booking, or as soon as you are medically advised, together with a copy of the diet.

17 PASSENGERS WITH DISABILITIES We want everyone to enjoy our travel arrangements. We are happy to advise and assist you in choosing a suitable holiday. But, as some of the accommodation and resorts featured may not cater for even minor disabilities, it is important that, when booking, you advise us of any disability, specific need or complex need you may have and any special requirements that will make sure the holiday is suitable. If a passenger requires personal assistance (for example, assistance with feeding, dressing, toileting, mobilising) then this passenger must travel with an ablebodied companion or carer and written confirmation that such assistance will be provided for the entirety of the holiday is required at the time of booking. Coach drivers/Tour Managers are unable to provide such assistance.

IMPORTANT You must tell us if you have an existing medical condition, disability or complex need that may affect your holiday or other group members’ enjoyment of it, before you book your holiday. We reserve the right to request a doctor’s certificate confirming the passenger is fit to travel. If, in our reasonable opinion, your chosen holiday is not suitable for your medical condition or disability, we reserve the right to refuse your booking. You are responsible for bringing with you the proper clothing and equipment, which we advise you about in our printed trip information. We want you to enjoy your holiday and will help you select an appropriate trip.

behaves in a way that could cause damage or injury to others or affect their enjoyment of their holiday or which could damage property, we have the right to terminate your contract with us and we will have no further liability or obligation to you. If you are refused boarding on the outward journey we will regard it as a cancellation by you and we will apply cancellation charges. If the refusal is on your return journey, we have the right to terminate the contract with you. We also request that mobile telephones are not used on the coach save for exceptional circumstances, any music/games/sounds should be silent mode or whilst wearing headphones.

19 TRAVEL INSURANCE We strongly advise that you take out personal travel insurance for the trip. We have arranged comprehensive travel insurance with Wrightsure Services (Hampshire) Limited, which is outlined below. You must advise us of details of the insurer and the emergency assistance company providing cover and the policy number and 24 hour contact number. The insurance should cover medical and repatriation costs, personal injury, loss of baggage and cancellation charges. If you do not have adequate insurance and require our assistance during your holiday, we reserve the right to reclaim from you any medical repatriation or other expenses which we may incur on your behalf which would otherwise have been met by insurers.

You must advise us if you use an alternative insurer, the policy number and 24 hour contact number.

20 LUGGAGE Please restrict your luggage to a suitcase weighing no more than 23 kgs per person. We cannot accept responsibility for loss or damage to luggage unless through our negligence.

Please do not leave valuable items in your suitcase when left on the coach.

21 DATA PROTECTION ACT We retain your full contact details and other information in secure files and electronic storage facilities. We may use this information to contact you by mail, telephone or electronic means. We must pass your information on to the relevant suppliers of your travel arrangements and we take full responsibility for ensuring that proper measures are in place to protect your information. In making this booking, you consent to this information being passed on to the relevant persons or suppliers. Your data controller is Gardiners NMC Limited.

22 DRIVER/CREW GRATUITIES We do not include gratuities in the price of your tour.

Should you feel you have received a level of service that deserves rewarding, please feel free to do so in person with the driver/crew member.

23 CHILD PRICES Child prices are based on two adults sharing one room with children.

24 TRIP ADVISOR Hotel scores are to be used as a guideline only, all scores were correct at time of print.

25 COVID-19 Any tours which are cancelled due to Covid-19 will be refunded via a Credit Note Refund. Should you require a refund this will be given.

PUBLICATION DATE This Trading Charter was printed on 22nd June 2020.

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We will only carry light weight 3-wheel scooters, these will need to be stowed by yourself. Please contact us with regard to our policy on wheelchairs and mobility scooters.

18 PASSENGER BEHAVIOUR We want all our customers to have a happy and carefree holiday. You are responsible for your behaviour and hygiene and the effect it may have on others. If you or any other member of your party is abusive, disruptive or

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Downton Dynasty and Highclere Castle Mystery Weekend The Cream of Cornwall Extra Special The Grand Scottish All Inclusive Mystery Weekend Highgrove Gardens, Sudeley Castle and the Cotswolds Irelands Enchanted Ring of Kerry, Killarney and Dublin Mystery Getaway The Romantic Highland Railways of Scotland Beautiful Eastbourne - a Town for all Seasons Classic Shetland and Orkneys Mini Cruise Legendary Isle of Man

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