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Dance Your Way to Christmas
Lakes, Lights & Liquor
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4 DAYS from £341
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Indulge in this combo with seasonal cheer aplenty and a festive fish & chip extravaganza thrown in. Visit RHS Bridgewater for the winter lights spectacular and enjoy a shopping treat at Oswaldtwistle Mills including a Christmas party!
It’s like the best of the Lakes in 5 days, as we pack in some amazing sights from a lake cruise on Windermere, Sizergh Castle light trail and the Lakes Distillery for a varied tasting – brilliantly combined with free time in Bowness and Keswick.
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RHS Bridgewater GLOW
Sizergh at Christmas
Day 1 Arrival Day 2 Windermere Lake Cruise & Sizergh Castle & Gardens This morning, we start our day with a leisurely Lake Cruise on Windermere from Lakeside to Ambleside, where we enjoy a hot drink whilst taking in the stunning views. Our coach will meet us in Ambleside to drop us into the centre (the pier is approx. 1 mile from the main shops) We have free time here to enjoy a spot of lunch, before we make our way to Sizergh Castle & Gardens. Wander through nature-themed light and sound installations in the garden and enjoy historical Christmas decorations in the house. Day 3 Keswick This morning, we make our way through the lakes, taking in the scenery to the market town of Keswick; explore the town with many independent shops and plenty of local eateries and coffee shops to enjoy some well-earned lunch! On our return to our hotel we can stop in at either the villages and towns of Grasmere, Hawkshead or Coniston or perhaps Hayes Garden Centre or Lakeland, the Flagship store! The choice is yours. Day 4 Ulverston & Shed One Distillery This morning, we start the day in the market town of Ulverston (Indoor & outdoor market open on Thursdays)
Day 1 Arrival Day 2 Festive Fish ‘n’ Chips & GLOW We have the morning at leisure, perhaps take a short walk to Bolton’s shopping centre for some Christmas Shopping. We then make our way to the Olympus Fish & Chip Restaurant where we enjoy a traditional fish & chips lunch, an afternoon of entertainment, followed by a cream tea . In the early evening, we make our way to RHS Bridgewater for their spectacular GLOW event. Day 3 Oswaldtwistle Mills We spend today at the excellent Oswaldtwistle Mills shopping village and garden centre, an award-winning former weaving mill with more than 100 retailers under one roof, its own garden centre, mill grounds, craft and sewing centre and even a wildfowl reserve. We have time to browse for gifts before joining in the festivities at their Christmas Party which includes a drinks service, homemade Christmas lunch, warm mince pies and live entertainment! Day 4 Departure INCLUSIONS • 2 course lunch with afternoon of entertainment at Olympus Fish & Chip Restaurant
INCLUSIONS • Discount on selected drinks each evening • Mulled wine & mince pies on 1 afternoon • Single Lake Cruise from Lakeside to Ambleside & tea/coffee voucher • Entrance to Sizergh Castle & Gardens • Guided tour and tasting at The Shed One Distillery Newby Bridge Hotel Ulverston, Cumbria plus See page 164 for full description. 4 Nights Half Board NOV 2027 Double for Sole Use Supplement from £83 Based on Monday arrivals before making our way to Shed One micro-distillery for a wonderful tour and tasting . We also receive a discount voucher to spend at the onsite shop, perfect to pick up some Christmas gifts for loved ones (or yourself!). We return to the hotel for mulled wine & mince pies. Day 5 Departure
Fish & Chip Dance & Sing-along
• Entrance to RHS Bridgewater GLOW • Christmas Party & 3 course lunch at Oswaldtwistle Mills
Holiday Inn Bolton Centre Bolton, Greater Manchester plus See page 158 for full description. 3 Nights Half Board NOV & DEC 2027 Double for Sole Use Supplement from £70 Based on Monday arrivals
The North West’s Spirit of Christmas
Flavours & Festivities of Yorkshire at Yuletide
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5 DAYS from £419
5 DAYS from £454
Join us for a magical Christmas-themed tour in the Northwest! Enjoy a festive entertainment show, a traditional Christmas tour of Leighton Hall, and soak up the stunning scenery of the Lake District with time for last-minute shopping, plus possible nostalgic visits to the Showtown and Lakeland Motor Museums.
Carols, crackers, festive food, Christmas shopping, pretty decorations and a special seasonal afternoon tea overlooking the stunning grounds of Harewood House... this one is sure to leave you firmly in the festive mood!
Harewood House at Christmas
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Day 1 Arrival Day 2 The Spirit of Christmas PACKAGED ITINERARY
The Spirit of Christmas
Day 1 Arrival Day 2 Festive Cruise & Skipton After a leisurely morning, we head to Skipton and embark on a 3-hour Festive Cruise on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal, which includes a delicious 3-course Christmas dinner including soup, turkey with all the trimmings and Christmas pudding! We spend the afternoon at leisure in Skipton. Day 3 Harewood House & Leeds This morning, we visit the imposing Harewood House , beautifully decorated for the season. We tuck into a festive afternoon tea served in the Billiard Room, which overlooks the stunning Capability Brown landscape, before finishing our day at the fabulously festive Leeds Christmas market. Day 4 Harrogate or York We spend today soaking in the festive atmosphere in either the lovely Victorian spa town of Harrogate or the ancient walled city of York – the choice is yours! Before returning to the hotel for a delicious afternoon tea. Day 5 Departure After breakfast, we make our way home.
or perhaps pop into Hayes Garden Centre. The Lake District is a great location to buy
locally made gifts! Day 5 Departure
We will make our way to Blackpool for the Spirit of Christmas show! The 3-hour lunch-time show includes 2-hours of entertainment including bingo, and a Cabaret Show filled with nostalgic festive numbers. During the show’s interval, we enjoy a set 2-course festive lunch and there’s table service for drinks. After the show, you have free time to enjoy Christmas by The Sea or one of Blackpool’s newest attractions, Showtown. We return to the hotel with a drive on the seafront to see the famous Illuminations! Day 3 Leighton Hall This morning, we visit Leighton Hall, where we are greeted with coffee and mince pies , before embarking on a tour of the hall, dressed for Christmas. We then make a short journey to Bay View Garden Centre, for free time in their Christmas Shop, plant area and restaurant, with stunning views over Morecambe Bay. Day 4 Lake District This morning we make our way to the South Lakes, why not head down memory lane to the Lakeland Motor Museum? Enjoy free time in one of the many towns
INCLUSIONS • Unlimited tea/coffee all day • Free bar between 12.00 - 22.00hrs each night, selected drinks • Local bus & tram pass (excluding day of arrival & departure) • Spirit of Christmas Show at Viva Blackpool, including 2-course lunch • Deck the Halls Tour at Leighton Hall with coffee & mince pies Park House Hotel Blackpool, Lancashire plus See page 163 for full description. 4 nights Turkey & Tinsel Inclusive Package NOV-DEC 2027 No Single Supplement (max 6 incl driver)
The Shambles, York
INCLUSIONS • Return 3-hour Festive Cruise on Leeds and Liverpool Canal including a 3-course Christmas dinner • Christmas afternoon tea at Harewood House • Yorkshire themed dinner on 1 night • Afternoon tea on 1 day Crowne Plaza Hotel Harrogate Harrogate, North Yorkshire plus See page 173 for full description. 4 Nights Half Board NOV & DEC 2027 No Single Supplement (max 4 incl driver) Based on Monday arrivals
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