THURSFORD CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR
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The Ultimate Christmas Musical experience, staging a blend of Christmas entertainment, songs, carols, dazzling dancers and beautiful costumes. Each show is a pageant of spectacular colours with a cast of over 100 performers, a fast-moving celebration of the festive season featuring a mix of both seasonal and year-round favourites, with famous and much-loved chart toppers being sung alongside traditional carols.
WADDESDON MANOR AT CHRISTMAS
FESTIVE DURHAM
Get into the festive spirit while exploring the unique history and heritage of this beautiful area of the Northeast of England. We visit two of the best attractions in the area, Beamish Living Museum and Bowes Museum – something for everyone. HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS Durham | The Living Museum - Beamish | Bowes Museum DAY ONE – Arrival We depart from your home and travel to Durham arriving late afternoon you will have time to relax before dinner this evening. DAY TWO – Beamish Living Museum This morning after a leisurely breakfast. What better way to count down to Christmas than by visiting the winter wonderland at Beamish, the Living Museum of the North. Experience Christmas from days gone by, Stroll around Town Street, Pit Village, Home Farm and Pockerley Old Hall. Lots of opportunity to obtain a drink and a bite to eat before returning to our hotel. DAY THREE – Durham Today, enjoy a leisurely day at the Durham Christmas Festival. The city’s Cathedral and Castle sit majestically above the River Wear, while narrow medieval streets lead to a variety of shops and a Victorian indoor market with festive stalls, street theatre, and costumed peddlers. Away from the bustle you can stroll along wooded riverbanks offering a peaceful retreat below the peeling Cathedral bells. DAY FOUR – Bowes Museum After a leisurely breakfast we drive to the market town of Barnard Castle, where we visit Bowes Museum. This is one of County Durham’s biggest surprises. Housed in a majestic French-style chateau, the Museum opened in 1892 and will amaze you with its superb collection including the amazing and beautiful Silver Swan. We have a chance to explore the festively decorated house. Outside the Bowes Museum Christmas Market is taking place where traders will be offering their festive treats. After our visit you will have time to explore the rest of the town. You can see where Dickens immortalised ‘Dothboys Hall’, look at Cromwell’s refuge, or browse round the antique shops. DAY FIVE – Departure After a leisurely breakfast we depart our hotel and begin our homeward journey with comfort stops en route.
Waddesdon Manor is beautifully decorated for the festive season, offering a real holiday treat. Home to the Rothschild Collection, this Renaissance-style chateau is a delight year-round, but especially at Christmas. Enjoy elegantly decorated rooms filled with music,
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carols, and festive cheer. HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS Reading |
Waddesdon Manor
| Bicester Shopping Village |
Cotswolds Tour DAY ONE – Arrival
We depart from your home to join the tour coach and travel south, with a comfort stop en route, before continuing to our hotel. There will be time to relax before dinner. DAY TWO – Waddesdon Manor Christmas House This morning we journey to Waddesdon Manor which will be dressed for Christmas, time to enjoy the house that was created over a century ago to delight and surprise the small circle of Baron Ferdinand’s friends, glimpse some of these rooms and treasures during your visit. DAY THREE – Bicester Shopping Village and Cotswolds Tour After a leisurely breakfast, we depart our hotel and travel to Bicester Shopping village where you can discover the Village. It’s the most wonderful time of the year to visit in the Village. Scroll around and discover everything you can expect to enjoy in this festive escape, from snowfall to live Christmas music. We’ll return to our hotel via the Cotswolds and have time to relax before dinner this evening. DAY FOUR – Departure After breakfast this morning we leave our hotel and make our journey home with comfort stops en route.
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HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS Thursford Christmas Spectacular | Norwich DAY ONE – Arrival We depart from your home and journey to Norwich, with refreshment stops en route. Dinner in the hotel this evening. DAY TWO – Norwich and Thursford Christmas Spectacular After breakfast we travel into Norwich for a short morning visit to explore the city. Later today we make our way to Thursford for the performance of the spectacular Christmas Show. Entering the Theatre, the atmosphere is set with sizzling Christmas lights and decorations, the stage is over 80 feet long which enhances the glamour and excitement of the production. This is the largest Christmas show in England. Return to our hotel for dinner this evening. DAY THREE – Departure After a leisurely breakfast we begin our journey home with comfort stops en route.
HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS Thursford Christmas Spectacular | Old Hunstanton DAY ONE – Arrival We depart from your home and travel to Norfolk arriving late afternoon you will have time to relax before dinner this evening. DAY TWO – Old Hunstanton and Thursford Christmas Spectacular This morning is free for you to either relax in the hotel or explore Old Hunstanton. The hotel’s location is a stone’s throw away from the beach. Return to the hotel in time to freshen up before leaving for Thursford and its Christmas Spectacular. This Norfolk Show is the largest Christmas production in England and is a celebration of Christmas with choirs, carols, and the best organs including the mighty Wurlitzer playing. DAY THREE – Departure After a leisurely breakfast we begin our journey home with comfort stops en route.
YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES ✔ Luxury coach trave l ✔ Home pick-up
YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES ✔ Luxury coach trave l ✔ Home pick-up
YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES ✔ Luxury coach trave l ✔ Home pick-up ✔ 3 nights accommodation, dinner and breakfast ✔ Porterage on arrival and departure ✔ Tea & coffee after dinner each evening ✔ Free use of leisure facilities ✔ Admission to Waddesdon Manor Christmas House.
✔ 2 nights accommodation, dinner & breakfast ✔ Admission to Thursford Christmas Spectacular.
✔ Porterage on arrival and departure ✔ Welcome tea & coffee on arrival ✔ 2 nights accommodation, dinner & breakfast ✔ Tea & coffee after dinner each evening ✔ Free use of the leisure facilities at hotel ✔ Admission to Thursford Christmas Spectacular.
YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES ✔ Luxury coach trave l ✔ Home pick-up ✔ 4 nights accommodation, dinner & breakfast
✔ Porterage on arrival and departure ✔ Admission to The Bowes Museum ✔ Admission to Beamish.
WENSUM VALLEY HOTEL, GOLF & COUTNRY CLUB | NORWICH The Wensum Valley Hotel, Golf & Country Club is set in 350 acres of countryside. This relaxed hotel has free Wi-Fi provided throughout the hotel and complimentary use of the leisure club facilities, including the fully equipped gym, swimming pool, sauna, steam room and spa bath. The hotel does not have a lift; however, ground floor rooms are available on request.
BW LE STRANGE ARMS | HUNSTANTON The Best Western Le Strange Arms Hotel is located in the charming seaside town of Old Hunstanton, North Norfolk, offering the perfect setting for a relaxing getaway. This welcoming hotel features en suite rooms equipped with all the modern amenities for a comfortable stay, including a TV, telephone, hairdryer, and tea & coffee making facilities. The hotel has a lift.
RADISSON BLU HOTEL | DURHAM Overlooking the River Wear right in the city centre, the Radisson Blu Hotel in Durham is the perfect place to unwind. Durham, in the northeast of the country, is a quintessential English city peppered with historical and cultural charms. All rooms come with flatscreen TVs and high-end toiletries Wi-Fi. The hotel has a lift.
THE HILTON HOTEL | READING The Hilton Hotel Reading has a contemporary style and provides an ideal base for this break. Hotel facilities include an indoor heated swimming pool and fitness centre. All bedrooms are en suite and have tea & coffee making facilities, TV, telephone, hairdryer. The hotel has a lift.
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13 – 15 DEC 2025 SATURDAY
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17 - 19 NOV 2025 MONDAY 30 NOV – 2 DEC 2025 SUNDAY
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5 £110 SINGLE JONES HOLIDAYS INSURANCE £36 FOR TERMS AND CONDITIONS SEE PAGE 118 11 - 15 DEC 2025 THURSDAY £639
4 £124 SINGLE JONES HOLIDAYS INSURANCE £36 FOR TERMS AND CONDITIONS SEE PAGE 118 11 - 14 DEC 2025 THURSDAY £535
£66 SINGLE JONES HOLIDAYS INSURANCE £35 FOR TERMS AND CONDITIONS SEE PAGE 118
JONES HOLIDAYS INSURANCE £35 FOR TERMS AND CONDITIONS SEE PAGE 118
Please Note: Performance times could be the matinee or evening show. This will determine whether we have lunch or dinner.
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