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Welcome

Thank you for taking the time to read our 2016/17 Autumn & Spring brochure supplement. We have once again put together a large selection of City Breaks, Christmas Markets, Festive Holidays, themed events and holiday packages for you to choose from. We have several tried and tested favourites such as the Thursford Christmas Show, The Irish Music festival, Hogmanay in Scotland, and several new tours, such as the festival of light at Longleat, Weston Super Mare along with Peebles and the newly opened Borders Railway. Should you require any further information on any holiday in this brochure please contact our Penrith Office on 01768 863594 or visit our website www.titteringtonholidays.co.uk

At Titterington Holidays we are proud of the quality tours and packages we offer including, local friendly drivers, personally inspected hotels, researched itineraries and visits, add this to travel on our luxury air conditioned coaches with significantly increased leg room and you have the what we consider to be the recipe for a perfect holiday. So if you are new to the Titterington Holiday experience we look forward to welcoming you on board and to our many loyal regular customers we thank you for your continued support and look forward to seeing you again soon.

The Titterington Holidays Team

NB This Autumn/Spring supplement is an addition to our 2016 summer brochure, for a copy with our full trading charter, please telephone Penrith 01768 863594.

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2016 LATE AVAILABILITY

Winchester, Downton Abbey & Jane Austen’s Hampshire24th July 5 days £419Germany - The Marvellous Moselle & Remarkable Rhine3rd August 7 days £659Derbyshire, Peaks, Trams & Tarts4th August 5 days £375Bournemouth & The New Forest7th August 8 days £569Llandrindod Wells, The Heart of Wales & The Brecon Beacons7th August 5 days £419Ludlow, Black & White Village Trail8th August 5 days £375The Charm of the Cotswolds11th August 6 days £459Liverpool and Ferry Cross The Mersey12th August 4 days £339Kent Coast, Canterbury & The Garden of England14th August 6 days £485Spectacular Orkney & Shetland Mini Cruise14th August 5 days £675Enigmatic Cambridge & Its Code Breakers18th August 5 days £395London’s Royal Palaces19th August 4 days £349The Orkney Islands – A World Apart20th August 6 days £629Historic Norwich, Norfolk & The Broads21st August 6 days £479Chepstow, Scenic South Wales & Captivating Cardiff22nd August 5 days £379Oxford, Stonehenge, Salisbury & Longleat25th August 5 days £395The Isle of Wight27th August 8 days £509Winchester, Downton Abbey & Jane Austen’s Hampshire28th August 5 days £419Warner Holiday – Holme Lacy29th August 5 days £425Paignton – The English Riviera &The Highlights of Devon29th August 8 days £625London’s Royal Palaces2nd September 4 days £349Boats & Trains of the Highlands & Islands4th September 5 days £409The Secrets of Surrey4th September 5 days £399Lermoos - The Tyrol, Zugspitze & Cows Down Festival5th September 10 days £785Dunoon, Isle of Bute & Argyll’s Secret Garden5th September 5 days £375The Charm of the Cotswolds8th September 6 days £459Llandudno, North Wales & Snowdon Mountain Railway10th September 8 days £599Romantic Highland Railways11th September 6 days £499

Shropshire, The Welsh Borders Steam & Cruise12th September 5 days £419Home Counties – Strawberries & Steam – An English Dream15th September 5 days £345The Isle of Wight17th September 8 days £509Cornish Coast, Gardens & The Eden Project17th September 8 days £595Historic Houses & Romantic Journeys of Norfolk18th September 6 days £515Waterford’s Copper Coast & Dublin’s River & Rail18th September 7 days £529The Isle of Man – Magnificent Manx20th September 5 days £459The Portraits of Churchill22nd September 5 days £419Tenby & The Picturesque Pembroke Coast25th September 6 days £529Magical Scottish Waterways26th September 5 days £375Warner Holiday – Nidd Hall26th September 5 days £425Italy – The Magnificent Dolomites29th September 10 days £669Oxford, Stonehenge, Salisbury & Longleat29th September 5 days £395Scarborough, North Yorkshire Moors Railway & Castle Howard2nd October 6 days £409Heart of England, Malvern & Worcester3rd October 5 days £395Luxury Lake Garda – Grand Hotel Gardone7th October 10 days £899Boats & Trains of The Highland & Islands9th October 5 days £399Yorkshire Dales & Harewood House10th October 5 days £399Pitlochry, The Enchanted Forest & Scotland’s Autumn Gold10th October 5 days £379Heart of Ireland House Party10th October 5 days £329Enigmatic Cambridge & It’s Code Breakers20th October 5 days £395Derbyshire, Peaks, Trams & Tarts20th October 5 days £375Germany - The Beautiful Black Forest & The Chrysanthemum Festival20th October 8 days £599UK Mystery Weekend21st October 3 days £149The Isle of Wight23rd October 6 days £359Kent Coast, Canterbury & The Garden of England23rd October 6 days £485Warner Entertainment Break - Alvaston Hall24th October 5 days £369Dunoon & Argyll’s Secret Coastline31st October 5 days £299

For reservations call: 01768 8635944

I N D E X TO H O L I DAYS - DAT E O R D E R

Mon 21 Nov 5 Scarborough & Castle Howard 27

Fri 25 Nov 3 Ludlow Medieval Christmas Fayre 20

Fri 25 Nov 3 Leeds & York St Nicholas Fayre 18

Sun 27 Nov 3 Thursford Christmas Spectacular 15

Sun 27 Nov 6 Trier Continental Christmas Markets 7

Mon 28 Nov 5 Llandudno & North Wales 31

Thu 1 Dec 6 German Christmas Markets Monschau 8

Fri 2 Dec 3 Blists Hill Victorian Market 19

Fri 2 Dec 3 Castle Howard, Grassington & Skipton 17

Sun 4 Dec 5 Bournemouth 4 Star Winter Special 28

Mon 5 Dec 5 Peebles & The Scottish Borders Railway 25

Thu 8 Dec 3 Chatsworth House Dressed for Christmas 16

Fri 9 Dec 4 Christmas Cash On Your Mantelpiece 13

Fri 9 Dec 3 Liverpool & Chester Christmas Markets 18

Fri 9 Dec 3 Christmas Time at Blenheim Palace 17

Sun 11 Dec 3 Thursford Christmas Spectacular 15

Sun 11 Dec 4 Longleat Festival of Light 19

Mon 12 Dec 5 Snowdonia Drinks Inclusive Winter Special 30

Wed 14 Dec 3 Thursford Christmas Spectacular 15

Fri 23 Dec 5 Christmas in Inverness 21

Fri 30 Dec 4 Hogmanay at the Marine Hotel Troon 22

Fri 30 Dec 4 Hogmanay at the Palace Hotel Inverness 21

Thu 29 Sept 10 Italy - The Magnificent Dolomites 6

Fri 7 Oct 10 Italy - Luxury Lake Garda 6

Mon 10 Oct 5 Heart of Ireland House Party 11

Fri 14 Oct 3 UK Mystery Weekend 31

Thu 20 Oct 8 Germany - Black Forest Chrysanthemum Festival

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Sun 23 Oct 5 The Isle of Wight 26

Mon 24 Oct 5 Warner Entertainment Break Alvaston Hall 12


Mon 31 Oct 5 Dunnoon & Argyll’s Secret Coast 24

Fri 4 Nov 3 UK Mystery Weekend 31

Mon 7 Nov 5 Perfect Pembrokeshire 30

Tue 8 Nov 5 Looe - A Traditional Cornish Gem 27

Fri 11 Nov 3 Irish Music Weekend Blackpool 12

Fri 11 Nov 6 St Agnes, Cornwall & The Eden Project 28

Fri 11 Nov 3 Chatsworth House Christmas Fayre 16

Fri 11 Nov 3 London Weekend 32

Mon 14 Nov 5 Somerset Coast & Weston Super Mare 29

Mon 14 Nov 5 Elegant Eastbourne 26

Fri 18 Nov 3 Edinburgh City Break 23

Sat 19 Nov 2 Leeds Christmas Shopper 20

Sun 20 Nov 5 Ludlow, Black & White Village Trail 29

Sun 20 Nov 5 Highland Inclusive Break Inverness 23

Sun 20 Nov 3 Thursford Christmas Spectacular 15

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2016

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I N D E X TO H O L I DAYS - DAT E O R D E R

Fri 27 Jan 3 Titterington Holidays Reunion Party Weekend 22

Fri 3 Feb 4 Joe Loss Big Band Weekend 13

Fri 10 Feb 3 UK Mystery Weekend 31

Fri 17 Feb 3 Yorkshire Rhubarb Experience 15

Fri 24 Feb 3 Snowdrop Spectacular at Hodsock 14

Fri 24 Feb 3 UK Mystery Weekend 31

Fri 3 Mar 3 UK Mystery Weekend 31

Mon 6 Mar 5 Snowdonia Drinks Inclusive Winter Special 30

Sat 11 Mar 6 St Agnes, Cornwall & The Eden Project 28

Thu 16 Mar 6 Reims & Champagne Country 8

Fri 17 Mar 3 UK Mystery Weekend 31

Thu 23 Mar 6 Rouen & The Normandy Coast 9

Fri 17 Mar 3 Thriplow Daffodil Weekend 14

Sun 19 Mar 5 Bournemouth 4 Star Winter Special 28

Mon 20 Mar 5 Peebles & The Scottish Borders Railway 25

Fri 24th Mar 3 London Weekend 32

Mon 27 Mar 5 Ludlow, Black & White Village Trail 29

Mon 27 Mar 5 Somerset Coast & Weston Super Mare 29

Mon 27 Mar 5 Perfect Pembrokeshire 30

Mon 27 Mar 5 Warner Entertainment Break Alvaston Hall 12

Sun 2 Apr 7 Rudesheim - Rhine Valley House Party 9

Mon 3 Apr 5 Scarborough & Castle Howard 27

Mon 3 Apr 5 The Isle of Wight 26

Mon 3 Apr 5 A Taste of Ireland - County Wexford 11

Fri 7 Apr 5 Oban, The Isle of Mull & Iona 25

Fri 7 Apr 3 UK Mystery Weekend 31

Mon 10 Apr 5 Dunnoon & Argyll’s Secret Coast 24

Wed 12 Apr 6 Looe - A Traditional Cornish Gem 27

Thu 13 Apr 5 Highland Easter Inclusive Break Inverness 23

Fri 14 Apr 4 Loch Lomond Inclusive Easter Break 24

Sat 15 Apr 10 Italy - The Magnificent Dolomites 6

Mon 17 Apr 5 Warner Entertainment Break Alvaston Hall 12

Thu 20 Apr 5 Glorious Dutch Bulbfields 10

Mon 24 Apr 5 Llandudno & North Wales 31

Mon 24 Apr 5 Perfect Pembrokeshire 30

Mon 24 Apr 5 Elegant Eastbourne 26

Fri 28 Apr 3 Edinburgh City Break 23

Fri 28 Apr 3 UK Mystery Weekend 31

Fri 5 May 3 UK Mystery Weekend 31

Sun 8 May 10 Austria - Tyrolean Splendour 10

Fri 12 May 3 RHS Malvern Flower Show 32

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2017


10 DAYS £899pp

INCLUSIONS• Return overnight crossing in 2 berth cabin with facilities • 2 overnight stops in Germany half board • 5 nights in Fai Della Paganella half board • Complimentary local drinks 6.30pm -10.30pm (main resort) • Guided walk with picnic• Wine tasting in Hotel • Excursions • Luxury air conditioned coach travel

Luxury Lake Garda - Grand Hotel Gardone

ITINERARYDAY 1 Cumbria to Hull, via York with some time at leisure before joining the overnight sailing to Rotterdam. DAY 2 We travel from Rotterdam through Holland to Germany for a lunch stop in the Bonn area before heading to Stuttgart and our overnight hotel the Marriott. Dinner in the hotel. DAY 3 A scenic journey today as we travel through Switzerland via Lucerne and the Gottard tunnel into Italy and Lake Garda, arriving at our hotel, The Grand Hotel Gardone in time for dinner. DAY 4 A day at leisure to relax, sit and enjoy the glorious views from one of the hotels many lakeside terraces or explore Gardone Riviera, a small yet beautiful resort with a piazza sloping towards the lakeshore and a peaceful promenade. Dinner in the hotel tonight. DAY 5 Our first visit today is the town of Salò, the elegant historic centre is lined with beautiful, historical buildings, pretty boutiques and restaurants, we continue onto the spectacular Medieval spa town of Sirmione situated at the south end of Lake Garda with its rich historical and artistic heritage. Late afternoon we board a boat for the return journey across the Lake to Gardone and our hotel. Dinner in the hotel. DAY 6 Today we visit Verona, one of Italy’s most beautiful cities, famous for its opera, Roman Amphitheatre and the fictitious home of Romeo and Juliet. We include a guided tour showing you the highlights of the city before time at leisure for lunch and to explore at your own pace. We return to the Grand Hotel for dinner. DAY 7 Today we journey by coach to the northern End of Lake Garda travelling along the picturesque east side of the lake, we pass through many pretty villages before calling at the Medieval town of Malcesine, perched on the lake’s edge under the shadow of Monte Baldo, here you can take the cable car to the summit for spectacular views across the lake and the Dolomites before exploring the cobbled streets of the old town We then continue via Torbole to Riva Del Garda with its ancient castle. We return to Gardone for a final evening at the Grand Hotel. DAY 8 We leave our hosts at the Grand Hotel Gardone for the return journey through Northern Italy and Switzerland to Germany and our overnight stay at the Marriott hotel Stuttgart.Dinner in the hotel. DAY 9 We travel north with a stop for lunch in the Rhine Valley area before arriving in Rotterdam to join the overnight P&O sailing to Hull. DAY 10 Arriving back to the UK, we return home to Cumbria.

Italy

10 DAYS £649pp

Italy

INCLUSIONS• Return overnight ferry crossing in a 2 berth cabin • 2 overnight stays in Germany dinner, bed & breakfast • 5 nights dinner, bed & breakfast in Gardone • All rooms en suite • Excursions • Boat cruise on Lake Garda • Guided tour of Verona • Air conditioned coach travel

The Magnificent Dolomites Drinks inclusive

ITINERARYDAY 1 A Morning departure from Cumbria with a visit to Harrogate for lunch en route to Hull and the overnight P&O ferry crossing to Rotterdam. DAY 2 We travel through Holland into Germany pausing for lunch in the Rhine Valley before arriving in Karlsruhe at our overnight hotel the Leonardo. Dinner in the hotel. DAY 3 After breakfast we continue via Munich and Innsbruck to the Brenner Pass and on into Italy and our resort of Fai Della Paganella. Dinner in the hotel. DAY 4 A day at leisure to simply relax and enjoy the mountain scenery or join Fausto, the hotel owner, for a guided walk of the village and surrounding countryside, a picnic lunch with wine is included. DAY 5 Today we enjoy a scenic drive through the Western Dolomites to Merano, a lovely historic spa town. We return via the Adige valley wine route and Lake Caldaro. Dinner in the hotel. DAY 6 We enjoy a full day tour of the fabulous Brenta Dolomites. Driving up the Val di Sole, we follow the scenic valley and then over the pass at Madonna di Campiglio, ‘The Pearl of the Dolomites’ where we enjoy a stop before continuing on our scenic excursion following the route passing Lake Trenno on our return to Paganella. Dinner in the hotel. DAY 7 For todays excursion we head south out of the mountains to Lake Garda and the popular resort of Riva Del Garda. Farewell dinner in the hotel this evening. DAY 8 We leave our hosts in the Dolomites for the return journey through northern Italy and Austria into Germany and our overnight stay in Karlsruhe. Dinner in the hotel. DAY 9 Following Breakfast we leave Karlsruhe and continue through Northern Germany on our way to Rotterdam and the overnight ferry to Hull. DAY 10 Hull to Cumbria, arriving home early afternoon.

HOTELPaganella Hotel H H H A very friendly family run 3 star hotel featuring a cosy bar, a traditional restaurant with wonderful home cooked Italian food, a comfortable lounge and sitting area, plus a wellness centre with sauna, jacuzzi and Turkish bath. Bedrooms are well appointed with satellite TV, telephone and hairdryer. Lift to all floors.SUPPLEMENTS pp • Single room & cabin £96 • Inside lower bedded cabin £16 • Outside lower bedded cabin £30 • Meal package on ferry £46 • Travel Insurance £44* price inclusive of insurance premium tax

DEPARTURE DAYS PRICE 29th September 10 £649 15th April 2017 10 £649

HOTELGrand Hotel Gardone H H H H The Grand has been Gardone’s leading hotel since the 19th century beautifully situated next to the promenade and lake front. Large elegant public rooms provide outstanding views out on to the lake, and the hotel is renowned for its excellent service. All the 167 bedrooms have been recently refurbished and provide a high standard of accommodation including air conditioning, mini bar, TV, and hairdryer. Many rooms also have lake views. Lift to all floors.SUPPLEMENTS pp • Single room & cabin £185 • Inside lower bedded cabin £16 • Outside lower bedded cabin £30 • Meal package on ferry £46 • Travel Insurance £44* price inclusive of insurance premium tax

DEPARTURE DAYS PRICE 7th October 10 £899


8 DAYS £599pp

The Beautiful Black Forest & The Chrysanthemum Festival

ITINERARYDAY 1 We depart from Cumbria for our journey to York, after some time at leisure we continue to Hull joining the overnight P&O sailing to Rotterdam. DAY 2 Leaving Rotterdam we travel through Holland to the German Border and on past Cologne and Heidelberg on our way into the Black Forest and our hotel the Balladins in Offenburg. DAY 3 After breakfast today we delve deep into the Black Forest, stopping at Oberwolfach, famous for its Silver Mine, this popular tourist attraction now offers an insight into the life of a mine worker. Our next visit is to the impressive Triberg Waterfalls, which at over 160metres high are an impressive sight. We then visit the Worlds Largest Cuckoo Clock. Dinner on our return to the hotel. DAY 4 Today we head south to the beautiful town of Lahr. We have a morning guided tour and an insight into how over the last 10 years Lahr has become known internationally as the home of the Chrysanthemum through its annual flower festival. Millions of chrysanthemums have been planted throughout the town creating beautiful flower masterpieces wherever you go. Spend the afternoon wandering between flower ballerinas and flower peacocks, and enjoy a coffee in one of the many cafés. Dinner at the hotel. DAY 5 Today we visit Titisee, arguably the Black Forest’s most famous lake, we include a boat trip to see the beautiful shoreline. Then we are treated to a demonstration on how to bake the world famous Black Forest Gateau, along with chance to sample this local delicacy. In the afternoon we visit the open-air Klausenhof Farming Museum to see how the land was worked through history. The farm dates back to 1424 and is one of the oldest houses in the Black Forest. Dinner in the hotel. DAY 6 We leave our hosts at the Balladins hotel and head north, we stop for lunch and sightseeing in Heidelberg, a town on the Neckar River known for its distinguished 14th-century university. Wander around the town, along the river or ride the Bergbahn funicular to reach Heidelberg Castle and its gardens, which have sweeping views over the river and town. We leave early afternoon for the remainder of our journey to Cologne and an overnight stay, dinner in the hotel. DAY 7 Some free time in Cologne this morning before we head into Holland and Rotterdam for the overnight sailing to Hull. DAY 8 On arrival in Hull we disembark and return home to Cumbria, arriving back early afternoon.

HOTELBalladins Hotel Offenburg H H H H A centrally located 4 star hotel in Offenburg offering spacious rooms and modern bathrooms, a popular restarant offering traditional Black Forest food and a varied buffet breakfast. Bar, sauna, gym, lift.SUPPLEMENTS pp • Single room & cabin £90 • Inside lower bedded cabin £16 • Outside lower bedded cabin £30 • Meal package on ferry £46• Travel Insurance £40* price inclusive of insurance premium tax


Germany

INCLUSIONS• Return overnight ferry crossing Hull- Rotterdam • 4 nights dinner B&B in Offenburg • 1 overnight stop in Cologne area dinner B&B • Guided tour of Oberwolfach silver mine • Visit & entrance to the Triberg Waterfalls • Guided tour of Triberg • Visit & entrance to the largest cuckoo clock • Guided tour of Lahr • Visit to the Chrysanthemum Flower Festival in Lahr • Boat trip on Lake Titisee • Black Forest gateau masterclass demonstration inc. cake & coffee • Klausenhof Farming Museum visit

INCLUSIONS• Return overnight ferry crossing in a 2 berth en suite cabin • 3 nights dinner, bed & breakfast at the Mercure Hotel • Excursions as listed • Air conditioned coach travel

6 DAYS £375pp

Germany

Continental Christmas Markets, Trier & Luxembourg

ITINERARYDAY 1 Morning departure from Cumbria, we have time for lunch in Harrogate before continuing on to Hull and the overnight sailing to Rotterdam. DAY 2 We leave Rotterdam and head to the beautiful old town of Aachen, here we have time to explore the Christmas Village situated between the Cathedral and Town Hall, why not try some printen, a delicious local gingerbread. We leave mid afternoon for the journey to Trier and our hotel the Mercure. Dinner in the hotel. DAY 3 Today we head to the city of Luxembourg for the Christmas market and winter lights, the capital is adorned with more than 1,600m of lights and thousands of bulbs creating beautiful fairy lit tree-lined streets and squares, where you can find gifts and food from Saxony, France and more. Carol singers entertain visitors singing in Luxembourgish, French and English. Soak in the atmosphere whilst drinking Glühwein or Schnapps, make sure you try some local cuisine too. We return to Trier for dinner at the Mercure. DAY 4 We spend the day in Germany’s oldest city Trier, the market is set amidst the stunning backdrop of Trier Cathedral, with over 100 beautifully decorated chalets selling delightful Christmas decorations, wooden toys, candles, ceramics and engraved glassware as well as gastronomic delights such as bratwurst sausages, potato pancakes and mulled wine. Entertainment is provided in the Christmas market pavilion with brass bands, choirs and puppet theatres. Dinner at the hotel. DAY 5 We leave our host at the Mercure Hotel Trier and head north to Magical Maastricht, time at leisure in this wonderful city to visit the Christmas market. We depart after lunch for the journey to Rotterdam and the P&O ferry to Hull. Enjoy the superb facilities available on board during the crossing. DAY 6 Morning arrival into Hull and travel north to Cumbria, coffee stop en route, arriving home early afternoon.

HOTELMercure Hotel Trier H H H H This 4 star hotel is situated in the historic old town opposite the Porta Nigra, one of the nine monuments within easy walking distance of the hotel that have made Trier a Unesco World heritage site. The hotel has 106 air conditioned rooms, the Vis a Vis bar where you can relax over a drink and the Porta Restaurant offering a varied regional and international menu. Lift to all floors. SUPPLEMENTS pp • Single room & cabin £45 • Inside lower bedded cabin £16 • Outside lower bedded cabin £30 • Meal package on ferry £46 • Travel Insurance £39* price inclusive of insurance premium tax

DEPARTURE DAYS PRICE 27th November 6 £375

Trier Christmas Market


6 DAYS £365pp

German Christmas Markets, Monschau

ITINERARYDAY 1 A morning departure from Cumbria as we travel to Harrogate for lunch, before continuing onto Hull and the overnight crossing to Rotterdam. DAY 2 We travel south through Holland to the pretty Dutch town of Valkenburg with its cobbled streets, charming shops, castle ruins and a labyrinth of Roman underground caves and grottos. Each year these Caves are beautifully decorated with festive market stalls selling all kinds of traditional gifts, sweets, food and drink. We depart late afternoon for the short journey across the border into Germany and our resort of Monschau. Dinner is served in the hotel. DAY 3 Today we head to Dusseldorf for one of the most beautiful Christmas markets in Germany. Christmas magic will be staged at seven locations throughout the city centre, follow the scent of mulled wine, cinnamon cakes, gingerbread and bees wax as you explore the seasonally decorated huts and the city centre shops, don’t miss the Konigsallee, where the huge chestnut trees glitter with thousands of lights. We return to Monschau for dinner at the hotel. DAY 4 We spend today in the picture postcard town of Monschau with its half timbered buildings cobbled streets and quaint market squares, the Christmas market, which is small but very beautiful, has not only stalls that offer delicacies such as Bratwurst, mulled wine, German gingerbread, Lebkuchen cake, and the popular “Monschauer Dütchen”, a sponge biscuit filled with cream, but also stalls with brilliant decorations,artistic craft, and interesting gift ideas. In addition Monschau has many interesting shops, a wonderful selection of restaurants & cafes, a historic mustard mill, various museums and the old friary to mention just a few. Dinner at the hotel tonight. DAY 5 We leave Monschau and make our way to the German border town of Aachen, the Christmas village here is set around the cathedral and town hall, wander around the many stalls and sample some Aachen printen, a local gingerbread. We leave early afternoon for the remainder of the journey to Rotterdam and the overnight sailing to Hull. DAY 6 Hull to Cumbria, arriving early afternoon.

HOTELCarat Hotel Monschau H H H H This 4 star hotel is situated in a quiet location only 300m from the picturesque centre of Monschau. All the en suite bedrooms have satellite TV and hairdryer and the hotel has its own swimming pool, skittles alley and games area. The restaurant offers a good selection of local and international dishes. A lift serves all floors.SUPPLEMENTS pp • Single room & cabin £65 • Inside lower bedded cabin £16 • Outside lower bedded cabin £30 • Meal package on ferry £46 • Travel Insurance £39* price inclusive of insurance premium tax

DEPARTURE DAYS PRICE 1st December 6 £365

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INCLUSIONS• Return overnight ferry crossing in 2 berth cabin • 3 nights half board at the Carat Hotel Monschau • Excursions• Luxury air conditioned coach travel

6 DAYS £329pp

INCLUSIONS• Return overnight ferry crossing• 2 berth en suite cabin• 3 nights B&B in Reims• Guided tour & tasting at a Champagne House• Luxury air conditioned coach travel

France

Reims & Champagne Country

ITINERARYDAY 1 A morning departure as we travel to York for lunch and then on to Hull for our overnight crossing to Zeebrugge. Two berth inside cabin included. DAY 2 After disembarkation we head south through Belgium and into France for a lunch stop in St Quentin explore this beautiful city with its Flemish and Gothic architecture, explore the Grand Place or take a sail on one of the canals. We leave mid afternoon for the remainder of the journey to Reims and our hotel the Mercure situated in the city centre. DAY 3 Day to explore the historic city of Reims, which boasts no less than three UNESCO World Heritage sites: Notre-Dame Cathedral, the Palace of Tau and the Saint-Remi Basilica. It was also here that the German army signed the unconditional surrender that ended the Second World War in Europe in 1945. There is no shortage of history in this beautiful Medieval city. DAY 4 This morning we head to Epernay, the self styled capital of the Champagne region wander the old town with its narrow streets and admire the Avenue de Champagne which features most of the leading Champagne manufacturers. After lunch we have an included visit to one of the Champagne Houses for a guided tour and a tasting. DAY 5 We leave our hosts at the Mercure Hotel Reims and head north to Bruges, free time to explore and see the stunning sights, take a canal trip, visit the main market area or the 13th century bell tower. Try some Belgian delights, superb food, incredible chocolate and excellent beer. We leave late afternoon for the short journey to Zeebrugge and our overnight sailing to Hull. DAY 6 On arrival in Hull we clear customs and head home to Cumbria.

HOTELMercure Reims Cathedral H H H H Completely refurbished in 2012, the 4 star Mercure Reims Cathedral is centrally situated only a 10 minute walk from Reims Cathedral. All 126 bedrooms have air conditioning, TV and tea/coffee making facilities. The hotel has a lift to all floors and a restaurant and bar.SUPPLEMENTS pp • Single room & cabin £65 • Inside lower bedded cabin £16 • Outside lower bedded cabin £30 • Meal package on ferry £46 • Travel Insurance £39* price inclusive of insurance premium tax

DEPARTURE DAYS PRICE 16th March 6 £329

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6 DAYS £299pp

France

INCLUSIONS• Return overnight ferry crossing • 2 berth en-suite cabin • 3 nights B&B in Rouen • Excursions • Luxury air conditioned coach travel

Rouen & The Normandy Coast

ITINERARYDAY 1 A morning departure as we travel to York for lunch and then on to Hull for our overnight crossing to Zeebrugge. Two berth inside cabin included. DAY 2 After disembarkation we head to south through Belgium and into France for a lunch stop in Amiens, home to one of France’s most awe-inspiring Gothic cathedrals and where Jules Verne lived for the last 34 years of his life. The mostly pedestrianised city centre, tastefully rebuilt after WWII, is complemented by lovely green spaces along the Seine River. We leave mid afternoon for the remainder of the journey to Rouen and our hotel the Ibis in the city centre. DAY 3 Day to explore historic Rouen, don’t miss Notre Dame Cathedral with its splendid tower, immortalised in paintings by Claude Monet, wander through medieval streets amidst half-timbered houses and buildings dating from the 13th Century, visit the old market square where Joan of Arc was executed in 1431.Take a stroll along the River Seine and have lunch in one of the many cafes. DAY 4 Today we have an excursion showing you the best of the beautiful Normandy coast, first is Honfleur, this quaint old port town with its picturesque narrow paved streets and timber framed houses is a haven for artists, take time for lunch in one of the many stylish cafes before we head to the seaside resorts of Trouville, famed for its amazing long beach, and Deauville a stylish and chic resort, a favourite retreat for rich Parisians, with its yachting harbour and stunning coastline. DAY 5 We leave our hosts at the Ibis Hotel for our return to Zeebrugge, we travel through northern France, stopping off at Le Touquet, an upmarket seaside resort with many designer shops and lovely restaurants. We leave late afternoon for the remainder of the journey to Zeebrugge and our overnight sailing to Hull. DAY 6 On arrival in Hull we clear customs and head home to Cumbria.

HOTELIbis Rouen Centre Rive Droite H H H The 3 star Ibis Rouen Centre Rive Droite is set close to the banks of the River Seine, a 10 minute walk from the city centre and Rouen Cathedral. The hotel has 88 modern, air conditioned rooms equipped with hairdryer and TV. The spacious bar area serves snacks around the clock and there is also a modern restaurant. Lift.SUPPLEMENTS pp • Single room & cabin £60 • Inside lower bedded cabin £16 • Outside lower bedded cabin £30 • Meal package on ferry £46 • Travel Insurance £39* price inclusive of insurance premium tax

DEPARTURE DAYS PRICE 23rd March 2017 6 £299

Rudesheim - Rhine Valley House Party

ITINERARYDAY 1 Morning departure from Cumbria to York. Time for lunch and sightseeing before we join the P&O cruise ferry to Rotterdam. DAY 2 Travel to the beautiful old town of Aachen with time for lunch before continuing on to the Rhine Valley and Rudesheim and our hotel the Lindenwirt, a welcome glass of wine is served on arrival before dinner in the hotel. DAY 3 After breakfast we have a welcome reception at the hotel with slide show on the local area followed by a guided walk around the town. In the afternoon we have a scenic 1 hour train journey through some of the local vineyards before a cheese and wine tasting back at the hotel. Dinner in the hotel. DAY 4 Today we have an excursion along the western side of the river Rhine via St Goar and the famous Loreley Rock to “The Pearl of The Rhine” Boppard, which lies on a huge bend of the river, backed by thickly wooded hills. The promenade invites a stroll and there are many shops, wine taverns and quaint streets to explore. On our return to the Lindenwirt we have a speciality wine growers meal followed by a tasting of the local sparkling wine. DAY 5 Today we head to Koblenz, the meeting point of the Rhine and Moselle Rivers before heading to picturesque Cochem, a town dominated by the Reichsburg castle. Tonight we have a farewell Rhine Valley themed dinner with wine at the Lindenwirt. DAY 6 We leave Rudesheim after breakfast and travel north along the Rhine Valley. We stop for lunch in northern Germany before arriving in Rotterdam and the overnight P&O cruise ferry to Hull. DAY 7 We leave Hull and return home to Cumbria.

HOTELLindenwirt Hotel H H H A charming traditional superior 3 star hotel in a great central location next to the famous Drosselgasse, all rooms with private facilities including satellite TV and hairdryer. Excellent restaurant and bar, lift, family run hotel. SUPPLEMENTS pp • Single room & cabin £30 • Inside lower bedded cabin £16 • Outside lower bedded cabin £30 • Meal package on ferry £46 • Travel Insurance £39* price inclusive of insurance premium tax

DEPARTURE DAYS PRICE 2nd April 2017 7 £445

INCLUSIONS• Return overnight ferry crossing • Two berth en suite cabins • Four nights dinner B&B • Excursions as listed• Wine tasting• Winzer train journey• Luxury air conditioned coach travel

7 DAYS £445pp

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5 DAYS £379pp

The Glorious Dutch Bulbfields & The 2017 Flower Parade

ITINERARYDAY 1 Depart Cumbria in the morning and travel via the A66 and A1 to visit the lovely town of Beverley, where we have time for lunch before continuing to Hull to join the overnight P&O cruise ferry to Rotterdam. Two berth en suite cabins included. DAY 2 We arrive in Rotterdam after breakfast we then travel to Lisse to view the floats being made for the 2017 Flower Parade. Admission to the halls is included. We then spend the rest of the day at the world famous Keukenhof Gardens. Dinner is served in the hotel this evening. DAY 3 Depart after breakfast to view the 2017 Flower Parade. We then travel north to visit the lovely old fishing village of Volendam, with an included visit to a cheese farm. Dinner is served at our hotel. DAY 4 We depart after breakfast for a morning visit to Amsterdam with time for lunch and an optional canal cruise. We then travel on to the lovely old town of Delft before returning to Rotterdam to join the overnight P&O cruise ferry sailing to Hull. DAY 5 We arrive into Hull and after clearing passport control rejoin our coach for the return journey to Cumbria arriving home early afternoon, comfort stop en route.

HOTELCrowne Plaza Hotel Hoofddorp H H H H A modern 4 star hotel ideally situated in Hoofddorp, close to all the main attractions of the bulbfields and Amsterdam. All 242 rooms are very well furnished with en suite bathroom, TV and hospitality tray. Aviator bar and restaurant, plus a leisure club with swimming pool and gym. Lift.SUPPLEMENTS pp • Single room & cabin £90 • Inside lower bedded cabin £16 • Outside lower bedded cabin £30 • Meal package on ferry £46 • Travel Insurance £37* price inclusive of insurance premium tax

DEPARTURE DAYS PRICE 20th April 2017 5 £379

Netherlands

Austria - Tyrolean Splendour Kirchberg Drinks inclusive

ITINERARYDAY 1 Morning departure from Cumbria travelling via the A66 to Harrogate for lunch, then on to Hull to join the P&O cruise ferry to Rotterdam. DAY 2 Travel south into Germany for lunch stop in Ahrweiler. We then continue on to Karlsruhe for our overnight stay. Dinner included at hotel. DAY 3 Depart after breakfast and continue to Austria with a stop en route for lunch. We are due to arrive at our hotel in Kirchberg late afternoon. DAY 4 Free day in Kirchberg explore the local area and make use of the excellent facilities at the Kirchberger Hof hotel. Lunch and afternoon tea served at the Hotel. DAY 5 Full day excursion to visit Salzburg. A romantic fairytale city, dominated by the magnificent Hohen Salzburg Castle. Renowned as the birthplace of Mozart and its links with the sound of music, the city is a maze of narrow alleyways and elegant squares. DAY 6 Today we follow the Inn Valley as we head to the capital of the province of the Tyrol, Innsbruck. We have arranged a guided tour to take you round all the main sights of this city. Visit the pedestrianized Old Town and the iconic Golden Roof. DAY 7 Our excursion today visits the impressive Krimml Waterfalls where we can see the Krimml River cascade down over 1,000ft. We spend the afternoon in the internationally renowned resort of Kitzbuhel time to explore this medieval walled old town with its quaint cobbled streets and colourful frescoed buildings that date back over 700 years. DAY 8 We leave our hosts at the Kirchberger Hof and commence our journey home we head through Germany to our overnight stay at Karlsruhe. Dinner in the hotel. DAY 9 After breakfast we continue north through Germany and into Holland and the P&O cruise ferry from Rotterdam to Hull, enjoy the entertainment on board as we sail across the North Sea. DAY 10 From Hull we head back to Cumbria arriving home early afternoon.

HOTELKirchbergerhof Hotel - Kirchberg H H H H This welcoming family run 4 star hotel is located in the centre of the pretty village of Kirchberg. Facilities include restaurant, bar and sun terrace, plus swimming pool, sauna and steam bath. All 44 bedrooms are furnished in a modern Alpine style and feature a walk-in shower, TV, telephone and hairdryer. Lift.SUPPLEMENTS pp • Single room & cabin £125 • Inside lower bedded cabin £16 • Outside lower bedded cabin £30 • Meal package on ferry £46 • Travel Insurance £44* price inclusive of insurance premium tax

DEPARTURE DAYS PRICE 8th May 10 £669

INCLUSIONS• Return overnight ferry crossing• Two berth cabins with facilities• Two overnight stays in Germany half board• Five nights dinner, B&B in Austria• 1 lunch & afternoon tea in the hotel• 3 packed lunches• Complimentary beer, wine & soft drinks 6-9pm at the Kirchberger Hof • Excursions as listed• Luxury air conditioned coach travel

10 DAYS £669pp

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INCLUSIONS• Return overnight ferry crossing • Inside 2 berth cabin with facilities• 2 nights dinner B&B at the Crowne Plaza Hotel• Entrance to Keukenhof Gardens • Admission to the halls at Lisse• Excursions as listed• Luxury air conditioned coach travel

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5 DAYS £329pp

The Heart of Ireland House Party

ITINERARYDAY 1 An early morning departure from Cumbria as we head south to Holyhead and the lunchtime sailing to Dublin. On arrival we travel south to Birr, a traditional Irish town, for a four night stay at the County Arms Hotel. Welcome drink before dinner in the hotel. After dinner we are entertained by a local storyteller giving us an insight into Birr and its surroundings. DAY 2 After breakfast we head to Limerick on the mighty River Shannon, time at leisure before returning to Birr in the afternoon, time to explore this lovely Georgian town with its fine castle. Irish coffee and soda bread making demonstration in the hotel. Dinner tonight is followed by bingo and a quiz. DAY 3 Today we head to Kilkenny, where the past echoes in every step as you walk through this mediaeval city. Explore its ancient streets, wonder at magnificent Kilkenny castle and experience the glory of the 13th century Cathedral. We return to Birr for our specialty Irish themed dinner followed by Irish dancing. DAY 4 This morning we travel to Galway; the ‘City of the Tribes’ famous for its Spanish Arch which stands by the harbour, explore the cathedral or walk the city walls, after some free time we return to Birr, Farewell dinner with complimentary wine and live entertainment tonight. DAY 5 Today we leave our hosts and head to Dublin for the return ferry to Holyhead. From here we continue home to Cumbria, arriving back late evening.

HOTELCounty Arms Hotel, Birr H H H H A 4 star hotel in a converted 18th century Georgian Manor House with great Irish hospitality. 70 spacious, well appointed bedrooms. Bar, restaurant, lift, indoor leisure centre with swimming pool, regular entertainment.SUPPLEMENTS pp • Single room £nil • Travel Insurance £35* price inclusive of insurance premium tax


Ireland

INCLUSIONS• 4 nights bed & breakfast• 3 course dinner each night• Return ferry crossing• Excursions• Entertainment• Luxury air conditioned coach travel

INCLUSIONS• 4 nights bed & breakfast • 4 course dinner each night • All rooms ensuite • Return ferry crossing• Excursions• Entertainment• Air conditioned coach travel

5 DAYS £329pp

Ireland

A Taste of Ireland - County Wexford

ITINERARYDAY 1 An early morning departure from Cumbria as we head south to Holyhead and the lunchtime sailing to Dublin. On arrival we travel south via Arklow and Gorey, to Enniscorthy, a lively market town in County Wexford, for a 4 night stay at the Treacys Hotel. Tonight’s Guiness themed dinner is followed by live entertainment. DAY 2 This morning we head to Kilkenny, Irelands best preserved Medieval City explore the cobbled streets packed with interesting shops and traditional pubs or hop on the local tourist train that runs around the city. At the hotel we have a soda bread making demonstration and our 4 course menu has one course themed on Jamesons Irish Whiskey. Live entertainment and a local Irish storyteller finish off the evening. DAY 3 Today we head to New Ross, where the quayside is dominated by a full size replica of the Dunbrody Emigrant ship, experience the sights, sounds and smells of a tall ship crossing the Atlantic, we continue onto Waterford Irelands oldest city, visit the Museum of Treasures, or perhaps the famous Waterford Crystal where you can watch the craftsmen at work. Explore the harbour area and the City’s Cathedral. A taste of Wexford dinner is followed by tonights live entertainment. DAY 4 This morning we visit Wexford, a bustling harbour town with Viking and Norman heritage including its old town walls and gates. We return to Enniscorthy after lunch for some time at leisure explore the 13th century castle or the award winning 1798 Rebellion Centre. Final dinner in the hotel followed by entertainment. DAY 5 Today we leave our hosts and head to Dublin for the return ferry to Holyhead, and we continue home to Cumbria, arriving back late evening.

HOTELTreacys Hotel H H H The 3 star Treacy’s Enniscorthy is a family run hotel offering excellent hospitality and is ideally located across the river from the town centre. The hotel offers a popular traditional bar and elegant restaurant. The 57 en suite bedrooms are extremely comfortable and contain hairdryer, TV and tea/coffee making facilities. Lift.SUPPLEMENTS pp • Single room £60 • Travel Insurance £37* price inclusive of insurance premium tax

DEPARTURE DAYS PRICE 3rd April 2017 5 £329


5 DAYS From £339pp

INCLUSIONS• 2 nights bed & full breakfast• 2 x 3 course evening meals • 1 x 3 course Sunday lunch • Irish Country Music Entertainment Friday, Saturday and Sunday• Luxury Air conditioned coach travel

Warner Entertainment BreakAlvaston Hall, Cheshire

ITINERARYDAY 1 We depart Penrith in the morning for our journey south to Liverpool, we have time at leisure for lunch and to explore the rejuvenated river side and Albert Dock complex before heading to Alvaston Hall. After checking into our rooms, dinner is served, then enjoy tonight’s entertainment. DAY 2 Spend the day at leisure enjoying the facilities at Warner Alvaston Hall or join us on our day excursion to Chester. Dinner and entertainment at the hotel. DAY 3 A day to enjoy your surroundings and the entertainment on offer at Alvaston Hall. Dinner and entertainment tonight. DAY 4 A full day excursion via Leek to Buxton in the Peak District National Park, we return to Alvaston Hall via the Cat and Fiddle Pass. Final dinner and entertainment tonight. DAY 5 After a leisurely breakfast we leave our hosts at Alvaston Hall, stopping off at the World Famous Bury market on our way home to Cumbria.

HOTELAlvaston Hall, Cheshire H H H Alvaston Hall is situated in the Cheshire Countryside 5 minutes from Nantwich, this wonderful half timbered Victorian building completed a £12m refurbishment programme in 2014, the main house contains the superb Fountain Bar and the Grove restaurant and Cabaret room where the fantastic nightly entertainment takes place. All the bedrooms are en suite with hospitality tray, TV, hairdyer and Iron. A lift serves most rooms. Indoor leisure complex with a swimming pool, and the usual Warner programme of daytime activities.SUPPLEMENTS pp • Single room £nil-limited • Travel Insurance £23* price inclusive of insurance premium tax


27th March 2017 5 £339 17th April 2017 5 £349

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INCLUSIONS• 4 nights dinner bed & breakfast• All rooms en suite• Excursions• Entertainment• Luxury air conditioned coach travel

3 DAYS £249pp

England

Irish Country Music Weekend

ITINERARYFRIDAY 11TH NOVEMBER A mid morning departure from Cumbria as we head to Blackpool and our hotel, the 4 star Hilton. Dinner in the hotel is followed by tonight’s music and dancing in the ballroom, which begins with Billy McFarland and the House Band, Billy has been involved in the Irish Music scene since the late 1970’s, he and his band play their own style of Irish Country giving all the Ballads a beat and a swing. Next we have John McNicholl, John was the proud recipient of the Best Newcomer Award from Country Music UK, in 2001. Other great highlights of John’s singing career to date include sharing a stage with Daniel O’ Donnell and Sir Cliff Richard at the Kincasslagh Festival, County Donegal. John also played support to the legendary Sir. Elton John and has received the Hot Country Award for Best CD & DVD for his latest Album ’Love Songs’. SATURDAY 12TH NOVEMBER After breakfast in the hotel, you then have the option of spending some time at leisure in Blackpool or joining our morning mystery tour. We return to Blackpool early afternoon, where the entertainment begins in the hotel lounge with a sing a long by Farmer Dan and his friends. Dinner in the ballroom is followed by tonight’s entertainment which is started by Kathy Durkin, a leading Irish country singer who is best known for her hits “The Clock in the Tower” and “Working Man”, next up is Anthony McBrien, Fermanagh’s voice of country, not only a popular singer but an all round entertainer and a larger than life character who has had a real love of entertaining people for over 20 years. Performing the main set tonight will be Mick Flavin and his band, Mick is a multi award winning Irish singer who recorded his first album in Athlone in June, 1986 and his first big hit being “I’m Gonna Make It After All”. He has won the the Irish Country Music Hall Of Fame award and his double album, “As good as I Once was” received the award of best album in 2011 from the Sunday World music awards. SUNDAY 13TH NOVEMBER Following breakfast take a stroll along the promenade before returning to the hotel for Sunday lunch. After Lunch we have a final sing a long with Barry Doyle before leaving Blackpool for the journey home to Cumbria.

PLEASE NOTE THE ABOVE ITINERARY IS PLANNED IN ADVANCE AND THE PROGRAMME AND ACTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

HOTELBlackpool Hilton H H H H Luxury 4* hotel situated on the seafront in Blackpool, all rooms en suite, restaurant, bar, indoor leisure centre with pool and lift.SUPPLEMENTS pp • Single room £40 • Travel Insurance £18* price inclusive of insurance premium tax



4 DAYS £289pp

Yorkshire Big Band Weekend with Joe Loss Orchestra

ITINERARYDAY 1 We leave Cumbria in the morning and head via Settle to the Gateway to the Dales town of Skipton, time for lunch before continuing onto our hotel the Cedar Court, situated between Huddersfield and Halifax. We enjoy a welcome drink prior to dinner and a relaxing evening with light entertainment. DAY 2 After breakfast today we make for the small market town of Otley. We enjoy an ‘Emmerdale’ drive taking in some of the delightful Yorkshire scenery, such as the Washburn Valley with its picturesque reservoir. We are then on to Harrogate for lunch and enjoy free time in this delightful town with acres of parklands, superb shops, delightful cafes, including the famous Betty’s. We return to the hotel to get ready for a Gala Dinner and tonight’s extravaganza – the highlight of the weekend – an evening with the legendary Joe Loss Orchestra, now led by Todd Miller. 2017 is the band’s 87th year and it is the longest running entertainment company of any kind. Since 1930 the band has never disbanded or reformed. It has been in constant operation throughout the world with Britain’s best musicians and singers performing totally live. The Big Band and singers will perform hits from the 50’s to the 80’s. DAY 3 A leisurely breakfast before we head into West Yorkshire and Hebden Bridge, in the Calder Valley. There is time for a break here with chance for a coffee in one of the many tearooms. From here we head off over Oxenhope Moor to Haworth, with its famous cobbled Main Street. Visit the Bronte Parsonage to learn all about the sisters and their notorious brother. Time for lunch before we visit the station and join the famous Worth Valley Railway. Tea and Biscuits are served on the train. Oakworth station is the most famous stop on the line, having featured in the 1970 film ‘The Railway Children’. The station retains its Edwardian splendour and is kept as close to the condition it was in 1905-1914. The little station of Damems was used as Ormston in the TV series Born and Bred. Our steam train takes us to Keighley with chance to stretch your legs before we catch the return train. Rejoining the coach at Haworth we head off back to the hotel in time to relax and enjoy a drink before dinner and our final night of entertainment. DAY 4 Time to leave our hosts at the Cedar Court hotel and head home to Cumbria, calling at the Boundary Mill store in Colne, time for a little retail therapy and some lunch before the remainder of the journey home.

HOTELCedar Court Hotel H H H H A superb 4 star hotel located high in the Pennines between Huddersfield and Halifax in West Yorkshire surrounded by spectacular views. Hotel facilities include fitness centre with swimming pool. All bedrooms are en suite, beautifully appointed, modern and comfortable.SUPPLEMENTS pp • Single room £45 • Travel Insurance £22* price inclusive of insurance premium tax

DEPARTURE DAYS PRICE 3rd February 2017 4 £359

INCLUSIONS• 3 nights dinner, B&B at Cedar Court Hotel• Pre-dinner drink each evening• Joe Loss Orchestra on the Saturday night• 2 further nights of entertainment• Excursions • Keighley and Worth Valley Railway with tea and biscuits• Bronte Parsonage Museum• Luxury air conditioned coach travel

Christmas Cash on your Mantlepiece & Antiques Fair

ITINERARYDAY 1 A morning departure from Cumbria as we head south to Chester for lunch and sightseeing. From Chester we continue south to Worcester and our hotel the Fownes. Following dinner we will be joined by our antiques host, John Carter. You are welcome to bring items from home for him to cast his expert eye over and he will also give us some tips on how to bargain hunt your way around the next 2 days. DAY 2 Today we head to Gloucester, where the rejuvenated Victorian dock area and town centre are host to many interesting shops and antique centres. You will also have time to browse the Gloucester Quays Festive Fayre with stalls selling fine, locally produced food, drink and unique Yuletide gifts. Enjoy seasonal entertainment from bands, street performers and choirs, meet real-life reindeers, see the beautiful tree’s, purchase wonderful gifts and crafts and soak up the festive atmosphere. Dinner on our return to the hotel. DAY 3 This morning we are off to the Malvern Antique Fair, as well as admission, each passenger will be given £10 towards trying to find an item that is worth considerably more! Back at the hotel after dinner, our antiques host, John Carter, will check to see if the purchases are treasure or trash. A prize will be awarded for the day’s most interesting purchase. DAY 4 Morning at leisure in Worcester. We leave after lunch for our return journey to Cumbria. We are due to arrive home early evening.

HOTELFownes Hotel, Worcester H H H A modern 3 star hotel conveniently situated in the heart of Worcester. All rooms en suite, bar, restaurant, ground floor rooms and lift.SUPPLEMENTS pp • Single room £nil • Travel Insurance £22* price inclusive of insurance premium tax

DEPARTURE DAYS PRICE 9th December 4 £289

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INCLUSIONS• 3 nights dinner bed & breakfast • 2 evenings with an antique expert • Admission to Malvern Antique Fair• £10 towards your trash or treasure purchase• Excursions• Air conditioned coach travel

4 DAYS £359pp

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3 DAYS £179pp

Thriplow Daffodil Weekend & Cambridge

ITINERARYDAY 1 A morning departure from Cumbria as we head south via Scotch corner to the market town of Retford for lunch, from here we continue south and visit Stamford, proclaimed by Sir Walter Scott as “the finest stone town in England”, Stamford was declared a conservation area in 1967. It has over 600 listed buildings of mellow limestone in the town centre including five medieval churches, all real gems. We now only have a short journey to Huntingdon and our hotel the Marriott. Dinner is served in the hotel. DAY 2 Following breakfast we visit the city of Cambridge, explore the narrow streets and unique shops, view one of the many university colleges or browse the daily market, in the afternoon we head to Thriplow, where the streets are awash with Daffodil’s, this original village fete has become a major tourist attraction and during the annual charity Daffodil weekend, visitors step back in time, walking the beautiful traffic-free lanes and connecting footpaths, visiting residents ‘Open Gardens’, listening to music, watching Morris dancing. Add local craft stalls and displays of vintage vehicles, home produced food and you can see why this is such a popular event. Dinner in the hotel tonight. DAY 3 After a leisurely breakfast in the hotel we begin our journey home to Cumbria, stopping off en route in the magnificent cathedral city of Lincoln, where we have time at leisure for lunch before continuing home.

HOTELHuntingdon Marriott H H H H Lovely modern hotel on the outskirts of Huntingdon, all rooms en suite with TV & hospitality tray, bar, restaurant, lift and indoor swimming pool.SUPPLEMENTS pp • Single room £48 • Travel Insurance £18* price inclusive of insurance premium tax

DEPARTURE DAYS PRICE 17th March 2017 3 £195

INCLUSIONS• 2 nights dinner bed & breakfast • Excursions• Visit to Thriplow Daffodil Weekend• Luxury air conditioned coach travel

Snowdrop Spectactular at Hodsock Priory

ITINERARYDAY 1 A morning departure from Cumbria as we travel to Richmond, time for coffee before continuing onto Ripon for lunch, explore the market square and Cathedral. We leave mid afternoon for the journey to Rotherham and our hotel Hellaby Hall. Dinner in the hotel.

DAY 2 Our first visit today is to Chesterfield, famous for its crooked spire and Saturday market, time at leisure for lunch before we head to Hodsock Priory for the 2017 snowdrop spectacular. Here visitors can explore 12 acres of Snowdrop covered woodland and 5 acres of formal gardens, all set in front of a magnificent 19th century country house. Other events in the tented Snowdrop Village include a luxury tea room, gift shop and plant sale as well as free talks and tours. We return to Hellaby Hall for dinner. DAY 3 A leisurely breakfast before we travel north to York, time at leisure for lunch, we then continue home to Cumbria, arriving home early evening.

HOTELHellaby Hall Hotel H H H H A 17th century manor house that has been converted into a stunning 4 star hotel on the outskirts of Rotherham. All bedrooms are en suite with TV, hairdryer, iron and hospitality tray. Bar, restaurant, indoor leisure centre with swimming pool. Lift.SUPPLEMENTS pp • Single room £20 • Travel Insurance £18* price inclusive of insurance premium tax

DEPARTURE DAYS PRICE 24th February 2017 3 £179

England

INCLUSIONS• 2 nights dinner bed and breakfast• Excursions• Visit to Hodsock Priory• Luxury air conditioned coach travel

3 DAYS £195pp

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3 DAYS £269pp

Yorkshire Rhubarb Experience & Wakefield Food Festival

ITINERARYDAY 1 A morning departure from Cumbria as we head to Thirsk, for coffee before continuing onto the historic city of York for lunch, we leave late afternoon for the short journey to Harrogate and our hotel the Crowne Plaza. Dinner in the hotel. DAY 2 This morning after breakfast we are off to Wakefield for the annual Festival of Food, Drink and Rhubarb which celebrates the traditional links with rhubarb-growing in Wakefield by showcasing the most talented local, regional and celebrity chefs. Held in a large demonstration marquee on the Cathedral precinct, the 3 day event is an opportunity for chefs to cook with spectacular local produce alongside Yorkshire forced rhubarb in ways you never imagined. From sweet to savoury, drinks to chocolate, you’ll be sure to find an exciting and new way to cook with rhubarb. In the afternoon we have another highlight, a visit and guided tour of the famous rhubarb sheds of E. Oldroyd & Sons. We learn about the ancient history of rhubarb, its culinary and medicinal uses. Then it’s into the forcing sheds, to witness the unbelievable sight of rhubarb growing indoors, in total darkness and out of season. Listen you might just hear it growing! After our fascinating visit we head back to Harrogate for dinner. DAY 3 A leisurely breakfast in the hotel followed by the morning in Harrogate, why not visit the Famous Bettys Tea Rooms for lunch, we leave mid afternoon for the journey home to Cumbria travelling via Leyburn and Hawes, we are due back in Cumbria early evening.

HOTELCrowne Plaza Hotel Harrogate H H H H 4 star hotel situated a short walk from the town centre. All the en suite bedrooms have TV, hairdryer and tea & coffee making facilities. Bar, restaurant and lift to all floors.SUPPLEMENTS pp • Single room £20 • Travel Insurance £18* price inclusive of insurance premium tax

DEPARTURE DAYS PRICE 17th February 2017 3 £189

INCLUSIONS• 2 nights dinner, bed & breakfast• Visit to Wakefield Rhubarb and Drink Festival• Guided Tour of Oldroyds Rhubarb Farm• Excursions• Luxury air conditioned coach travel

The Thursford Christmas Spectacular 2016

ITINERARYDAY 1 We depart Cumbria in the morning for the journey south via Scotch Corner to Lincoln, where we have time at leisure for lunch in this cathedral city. In the afternoon we continue to Norwich and our hotel the Dunston Hall. Dinner in the hotel tonight. DAY 2 After a leisurely breakfast in the hotel, we have a drive along the North Norfolk coast, prior to arriving at Thursford, here we have time for lunch and a visit to the shops before taking our top price deluxe seats for the matinee performance of the 2016 Thursford Christmas Spectacular. Set in the magical surroundings of mechanical organs and fairground carousels, with a cast of 130 professional singers, dancers and musicians, many of whom are West End performers, this 3 hour performance delivers an extravaganza of nonstop singing, dancing, music, humour and variety. It’s a fast moving celebration of the festive season featuring an eclectic mix of both seasonal and year round favourites, with famous and much loved chart toppers being sung alongside traditional carols. Word of this amazing show has spread and it is now generally recognised as being the largest show of its kind in the country, we return to Dunston Hall, after the show, dinner is served in the hotel. DAY 3 A final breakfast in the hotel before we leave for the journey home to Cumbria, comfort stops will be made en route and we are due back early evening.

HOTELDunston Hall Hotel H H H H A luxury 4 star hotel on the outskirts of Norwich set in 150 acres of Norfolk woodland, this Elizabethan style mansion boasts elegant public areas, a traditional bar, lounge and restaurant. All the en suite bedrooms feature satellite TV, telephone, hairdryer and hospitality tray. Leisure facilities include indoor swimming pool, jacuzzi, sauna, steam room and gym. Lift. SUPPLEMENTS pp • Single room £48 • Travel Insurance £18* price inclusive of insurance premium tax

DEPARTURE DAYS PRICE 20th November 3 £269 27th November 3 £269 11th December 3 £269 14th December 3 £269

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INCLUSIONS• 2 nights dinner bed & breakfast • Use of hotel leisure facilities • Deluxe top price seat for the 2016 Thursford Christmas Spectacular • Luxury air conditioned coach travel

3 DAYS £189pp

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3 DAYS £185pp

Chatsworth House Christmas Fayre & Leeds Christkindelmarkt

ITINERARYDAY 1 We leave Cumbria in the morning and travel via Scotch Corner to Richmond for coffee, from here we head south to Chesterfield, famous for its crooked spire, time at leisure for lunch and to visit the local market before we continue on towards Derby and our hotel the Hallmark Mickleover Court. Dinner in the hotel tonight. DAY 2 After breakfast in the hotel we head to the Derbyshire Dales market town of Bakewell, time for coffee and a Bakewell pudding or is it a tart? We then have the short journey to the Chatsworth estate. Here you can get your Christmas shopping off to an early start, with over 100 stalls full of gifts for the whole family. Festive spirit abounds with live seasonal musical entertainment from brass bands to string quartets. Enjoy mulled cider and German beers in the Bavarian beer tent. Enjoy delicious food, with gourmet burgers, hotdogs, pancakes, churros, fudge, chocolate and treats galore. The house will also be open and decorated for Christmas. Dinner at the hotel tonight. DAY 3 A leisurely breakfast before departing the hotel and heading north to Leeds and the Christkindelmarkt, a well established German Christmas Market set around the award winning Millennium square with traditional wooden stalls, providing a wide range of seasonal gift ideas for everyone including; handcrafted toys, jewellery, Christmas cards and festive decorations, speciality foods and traditional German delicacies such as gluhwein, bratwurst sausages, goulash, soups, schnitzels, and gingerbread. We leave late afternoon for the journey home to Cumbria.

HOTELHallmark Mickleover Court Hotel H H H H The modern and stylish 4 star Hallmark Mickleover Court Hotel is situated on the outskirts of Derby, and offers contemporary accommodation. Facilities include a bar, restaurant, indoor swimming pool, gym, sauna, steam room, spa bath and whirlpool. All the bedrooms are ensuite and have television, telephone, hairdryer and tea & coffee making facilities. The hotel has a lift.SUPPLEMENTS pp • Single room £40 • Travel Insurance £18* price inclusive of insurance premium tax


INCLUSIONS• 2 nights dinner bed & breakfast• Visit to Chatsworth Christmas Fayre • Admission to Chatsworth House• Excursions• Luxury air conditioned coach travel

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INCLUSIONS• 2 nights dinner bed & breakfast

• Admission to Chatsworth House

• Excursions

• Air conditioned coach travel

3 DAYS £185pp

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Chatsworth House at Christmas & The Manchester Christmas Markets

ITINERARYDAY 1 A morning departure from Penrith as we head via Scotch Corner to Ripon, we have some time at leisure to explore the cathedral and market place before continuing to Sheffield and the Meadowhall shopping complex. We leave late afternoon for the short journey to our hotel the Mercure Sheffield Parkway. Dinner at the hotel tonight. DAY 2 This morning we travel to Chatsworth House, where each Christmas the first two floors are magically decorated to evoke that special Christmas atmosphere. This combined with seasonal food, drink and gifts, make Chatsworth a must see at Christmas. On our return to Sheffield we call at Bakewell in the heart of the Peak District, the town is of course home to the famous Bakewell pudding or is it a tart? Dinner at the hotel. DAY 3 Following breakfast we leave our hosts at the Mercure Hotel and head to Manchester for some free time to explore the Award winning Christmas Market situated throughout the city centre, Manchester has had a traditional continental Market since 1999 and is now the biggest in the UK. We leave for the return to Cumbria late afternoon.

HOTELMercure Sheffield Parkway Hotel H H H H A modern 4 star hotel situated on the outskirts of Sheffield, all the 78 spacious en suite rooms have TV, hairdryer, telephone and hospitality tray. The foundry restaurant offers traditional cuisine and the bar has a wide selection of drinks. Lift.SUPPLEMENTS pp • Single room £40 • Travel Insurance £18* price inclusive of insurance premium tax


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© Leeds City Council


3 DAYS £199pp

INCLUSIONS• 2 nights dinner bed & breakfast • Excursions • Visit to Grassington Dickensian • Festival• Visit to Skipton Christmas Market• Visit to Castle Howard• Luxury air conditioned coach travel

Christmas Time at Blenheim Palace & Oxford Christmas Market

ITINERARYDAY 1 We leave Cumbria in the morning for the journey south to Birmingham where we visit the traditional Frankfurt German Christmas Market, the largest German market held outside Germany and Austria. Enjoy a range of German fare from mulled wine and beers to meats and pastries. The Christmas Craft Fair next door extends onto Chamberlain Square, featuring various handmade gifts from local artists. We leave late afternoon for the journey towards Stratford and our hotel the Mercure Warwickshire Walton Hall. Dinner in the hotel. DAY 2 Following breakfast we discover festive Blenheim Palace a World Heritage Site and birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill. Having been specially decorated for the season the palace is transformed into a Christmas winter wonderland. Carol singers, organists and brass bands bring the spirit of Christmas to life offering a truly magical experience. We then spend the afternoon in Oxford, where the city of dreaming spires will again be filled with festive joy as the Oxford Christmas Market returns to the heart of the city experience the sound of choirs singing Christmas carols, market traders offering unusual and handmade gifts, colourful decorations brightening wooden stalls and the aroma of mulled wine. We return to the Mercure hotel for dinner. DAY 3 We leave our hosts at the hotel and head north, stopping for lunch in Manchester where we also have time to explore the award winning Christmas market situated throughout the city centre. Manchester has had a traditional continental market since 1999 and is now the biggest in the UK. We leave for the return to Cumbria late afternoon.

HOTELMercure Warwickshire Walton Hall Hotel H H H H A luxury 4 star hotel set within 65 acres of grounds midway between Warwick and Stratford. Bar, restaurant, indoor leisure centre with pool. No lift but many ground floor rooms available.SUPPLEMENTS pp • Single room £40 • Travel Insurance £18* price inclusive of insurance premium tax


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INCLUSIONS• 2 nights dinner bed & breakfast • Excursions • Visit to Birmingham Christmas Market • Admission to Blenheim Palace • Visit to Oxford Christmas Market • Visit to Manchester Christmas Market • Luxury air conditioned coach travel

3 DAYS £225pp

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Castle Howard at Christmas, The Grassington Dickensian Festival & The Skipton Yuletide Festival

ITINERARYDAY 1 We leave Penrith in the morning and head to Castle Howard, approach the magnificent 18th-century house along the Christmas tree-lined drive, once inside, discover breath taking interiors lit by candle and firelight, dressed with trees, a stunning display of traditional Howard family ‘twigs’, winter garlands and floral arrangements. Live music performances daily and seasonal food in the restaurant and gift shop add to the festive atmosphere. We leave late afternoon and head to Leeds and our hotel the Hilton. Dinner in the hotel, after dinner why not take a walk around the Christkindelmarkt, a German market set in the award winning Millennium Square. DAY 2 This morning we head to Grassington for the annual Dickensian Christmas Festival, the streets of this Yorkshire Dales village are transported back to the times of Charles Dickens, with shopkeepers in Victorian costumes, enjoy the musicians and street entertainers as you eat chestnuts, roasted on a nearby fire. Wander the stalls of the traditional market and find that magical Christmas present. We return to Leeds and the Hilton for dinner. DAY 3 After breakfast in the hotel we depart Leeds and travel to Skipton for the Yuletide festival and Christmas Market. Skipton’s famous market will be in full flow together with a full range of entertainment giving the town a real Christmas atmosphere. We leave Skipton late afternoon for the journey back to Cumbria.

HOTELHilton Hotel Leeds H H H H A modern city centre hotel, all the en suite bedrooms are spacious and contemporary in design, restaurant, bar, lounge, lift and indoor leisure centre with swimming pool.SUPPLEMENTS pp • Single room £40 • Travel Insurance £18* price inclusive of insurance premium tax

DEPARTURE DAYS PRICE 2nd December 3 £225

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© Oxford Christmas Market


3 DAYS £169pp

York St. Nicholas Fayre & Leeds Christkindelmarkt

ITINERARYDAY 1 A moning departure from Cumbria as we head to Richmond for coffee, from here we continue to Harrogate, time at leisure for lunch before heading into Leeds and our hotel the Hilton. Dinner in the hotel. DAY 2 Full day visit to York for the popular St. Nicholas Fayre, the mediaeval city is full of stalls selling Christmas gifts, locally made produce and crafts from across the region. Enjoy a mulled wine, some roasted chestnuts and watch the costumed traders, carol singers and street entertainers. We return to Leeds for dinner at the Hilton. DAY 3 Today we continue our shopping experience in Leeds. You can visit the new Trinity Shopping Centre or the Leeds Christkindelmarkt in Millennium Square. We leave late afternoon for the return journey to Cumbria.

HOTELLeeds Hilton H H H H 4 star city centre hotel, all rooms en suite, lift, bar, restaurant, indoor leisure centre with pool.SUPPLEMENTS pp • Single room £40 • Travel Insurance £18* price inclusive of insurance premium tax


INCLUSIONS• 2 nights dinner bed & breakfast • Excursions • Luxury air conditioned coach travel

Liverpool & Chester Christmas Markets

ITINERARYDAY 1 A morning departure from Cumbria as we head south to Liverpool city centre, explore the rejuvenated Albert Dock complex, take in one of the city’s many museums, perhaps visit the Liverpool One shopping centre or spend time looking around the stalls of Liverpool’s Christmas Market, now in it’s 11th year, with stalls selling gifts from around the world, including African wall hangings, South American instruments to German beers and Italian pastries, in addition to the traditional arts and crafts. Another highlight is the Christmas tree on Church Street, illuminated by a record 50,000 lights. We leave Liverpool late afternoon for the short journey to the Crowne Plaza Hotel. Dinner in the hotel. DAY 2 Today after breakfast we head south across the River Mersey to Chester, here you can marvel at this wonderful city with its world famous Row Galleries, the most complete city walls in Britain, famous Eastgate Clock and Cathedral, in addition to the fantastic high street shopping you can spend time wandering around the 70 traditional wooden chalets of the Christmas market, situated in the heart of Chester, all wrapped around a sparkling Christmas tree. There will be an abundance of festive treats and gifts on offer, including quality local and regional products, crafts, clothing, accessories, jewelry, unique gifts and stocking fillers which are sure to make the perfect present. Don’t forget to sample the delicious hot food and drink, including tasty mulled wine and hot chocolate; the perfect way to keep warm whilst enjoying the market. We return to the Crowne Plaza for dinner. DAY 3 A final breakfast before we leave our hosts at the Crowne Plaza hotel and head to Manchester for some free time to explore the award winning Christmas market situated throughout the city centre. Manchester has had a traditional continental market since 1999 and is now the biggest in the UK. We leave for the return to Cumbria late afternoon.

HOTELCrowne Plaza Liverpool South H H H H A lovely 4 star art deco building that was once the original terminal for Liverpool Airport. All 164 en suite rooms are furnished to a very high standard with hairdryer, TV, hospitality tray, bar and restaurant, lift and ground floor rooms available. Guests have free use of the David Lloyd leisure club next door to the hotel.SUPPLEMENTS pp • Single room £40 • Travel Insurance £18* price inclusive of insurance premium tax


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INCLUSIONS• 2 nights dinner bed & breakfast • Excursions • Luxury air conditioned coach travel

3 DAYS £209pp

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© Leeds City Council

© Celynnen Photography


3 DAYS £195pp

INCLUSIONS• 3 nights dinner bed & breakfast • Admission to Longleat House & Safari Park • Excursions • All rooms en suite • Luxury air conditioned coach travel

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INCLUSIONS• 2 nights dinner bed & breakfast • Excursions • Admission to Blists Hill Victorian Village • 1 night of hotel entertainment • Ride on the Severn Valley Railway • Luxury air conditioned coach travel

4 DAYS £299pp

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Blists Hill Victorian Christmas Market & The Ironbridge Gorge

ITINERARYDAY 1 We leave Cumbria in the morning and head south to Chester, time at leisure for lunch and marvel at this wonderful city with its world famous Row Galleries, the most complete city walls in Britain, famous Eastgate Clock and cathedral, you can also wander around the 70 traditional wooden chalets of the Christmas market, situated in the heart of Chester, all wrapped around a sparkling Christmas tree. There will be an abundance of festive treats and gifts on offer including quality local and regional products, crafts, clothing, accessories, and jewellery. We leave late afternoon for the journey south towards Telford and our hotel the Buckatree Hall. Dinner in the hotel. DAY 2 After breakfast in the hotel we make the short drive into the Ironbridge Gorge and Blists Hill where we join the residents of this Victorian Town as they get in to the festive spirit, as you wander around the town you will experience the atmosphere of a bygone era and be treated to an array of traditional celebrations from the 1800s. In the cosy cottages listen to stories of life more than 100 years ago, enjoy seasonal music from bands and choirs alongside fabulously festive entertainment from our group of actors. Of course, there’ll be chance to do some Christmas present shopping in the town’s shops. We return to the hotel for dinner followed by entertainment. DAY 3 After breakfast we head to Bridgnorth, this interesting town is split between hilltop and ground with a funicular connecting the two levels. Here we join the Severn Valley Railway for a delightful ride along the valley to Kidderminster where we rejoin our coach for the journey home to Cumbria, arriving back early evening.

HOTELBuckatree Hall Hotel H H H The 3 star Buckatree Hall Hotel. Telford is a renowned country house hotel set in scenic woodland at the foot of the famous Wrekin in Shropshire. Many rooms have views of the garden or private lake. All rooms are en suite, comfortably furnished with television, telephone, radio, hairdryer, and hospitality tray. The hotel has a lift.SUPPLEMENTS pp • Single room £nil - limited availability • Travel Insurance £18 * price inclusive of insurance premium tax

DEPARTURE DAYS PRICE 2nd December 3 £195

Longleat Festival of Light & Bath Christmas Market

ITINERARYDAY 1 We depart Cumbria for the journey south via the motorway system to Worcester, time at leisure for a late lunch in this lovely cathedral city, before leaving late afternoon for the journey via Cirencester to Blunsdon on the outskirts of Swindon and our hotel the Best Western Premier Blunsdon House. After checking in we have dinner served in the hotel restaurant. DAY 2 After a leisurely breakfast we make our way south to Longleat, where you can enjoy animal encounters from the comfort of our coach on a drive through the famous Safari Park. Then see Longleat House, one of the country’s finest examples of Elizabethan architecture, dressed for Christmas. Find the giant Singing Christmas Tree with hundreds of dazzling lights dancing in time to much-loved festive tunes. To top it all off, experience the Festival of Light as Longleat stages Europe’s largest ever display of giant Chinese lanterns transforming the estate into a glowing winter wonderland, beautiful by daylight but incredible after dark. The display will cover more than 30 acres and feature a variety of traditional Chinese designs including dragons and pagodas alongside giant recreations of some of Longleat Safari Park’s famous animals. 2016 is a special year for Longleat as it is the 50th anniversary of the Safari Park. The Festival of Light marks the end of these celebrations and promises to be bigger, bolder, brighter and even more magical than ever. We return to the hotel for a late dinner. DAY 3 This morning we head to the World Heritage city of Bath, as well as the stunning Bath Abbey, Roman Baths, Pulteney Bridge and Royal Crescent, the centre of Bath is the setting for one of the very best UK Christmas Markets, more than 150 traditional wooden chalets adorn the streets; each one offering unique, handmade and unusual gifts, decorations and food items. Final dinner at the Blunsdon House Hotel. DAY 4 We depart the hotel after breakfast and head north through the Cotswolds, stopping off in the little Venice of the Cotswolds, Bourton on the Water, we then head via Evesham to the Midlands then home to Cumbria, arriving back early evening.

HOTELBest Western Plus Blunsdon House Hotel H H H H A beautiful family run 4 star hotel set in its own grounds, all 108 stylishly decorated rooms are en suite with TV, hospitality tray and trouser press. 2 restaurants, 3 bars, indoor swimming pool and lift.SUPPLEMENTS pp • Single room £60 • Travel Insurance £22* price inclusive of insurance premium tax


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2 DAYS £119pp

Ludlow Medieval Christmas Fayre & Birmingham Frankfurt Christmas Market

ITINERARYDAY 1 We leave Cumbria in the morning for the journey south to Birmingham where we visit the traditional Frankfurt German Christmas Market. The largest German market held outside Germany and Austria. Enjoy a range of German fare from mulled wine and beers to meats and pastries. The Christmas Craft Fair next door extends onto Chamberlain Square, featu

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