Day Excursions winter 2016
1940s Chesterfield Market & Bakewell
Canal cruise with fish & Chips
Here’s a chance to rummage through the stalls of one of the biggest flea markets in the country. Who knows, you might even find a hidden treasure or a priceless antique. Enjoy 40s music, entertainment and exhibits and meet the stall holders in fancy dress. We also visit Bakewell.
With a morning departure we head to Barton Grange marina where we join our boat for a two hour cruise along the Lancaster canal. Our cruiser will make a short stop en route to collect a delicious fish and chip lunch. Following our chippy cruise we enjoy some free time at the Barton Grange Garden Centre.
DAY EXCURSION Thu 27 Oct
Adult £19
Senior £18
Holiday Code: YDCHEN
DAY EXCURSION Wed 16 Nov
Adult £36
Senior £35
Holiday Code: YDBARN
Christmas Victorian Market Craft & Gift Fair Burton Constable
Llandudno Christmas Fayre
Burton Constable Hall will be decorated for the festive season, meander upstairs and downstairs through 30 evocative grand rooms filled with seasonal floral displays, stunning decorations and garlands. Browse the many stalls and pick up that perfect gift.
Join us on an excursion to the lovely seaside resort of Llandudno. The town comes alive with a Dickensian atmosphere when the largest Christmas Market in Wales is held on Madoc Street.
DAY EXCURSION Sun 20 Nov
Adult £30
Senior £29
Holiday Code: YDBURN
DAY EXCURSION Thu 17 Nov
Adult £21
Senior £20
Holiday Code: YDLLAN
Christmas Fayre Lunch with a difference
Chester Christmas Market
A morning departure to Chester, where there’s a little free time before heading to the Mill Hotel, where moored outside is the restaurant cruiser. Once onboard a delicious three-course Christmas lunch is served. Dine in comfort as we travel through locks and tunnels along the Shropshire Union Canal.
The traditional European Christmas market takes place in Chester. Soak up the atmosphere with the tempting aroma of mulled wine and roasting chestnuts or why not head into the Cathedral, where the beautiful Christmas trees are decorated by local schools and businesses.
DAY EXCURSION Fri 25 Nov
Adult £43
Senior £42
Holiday Code: YDCHEN
DAY EXCURSION Thu 24 Nov
Adult £19
Senior £18
Chatsworth House at Christmas Time
Durham Cathedral Choristers at Christmas
Visit stunning Chatsworth House decorated with specially made decorations. This year the theme is The Nutcracker. Many rooms will be enhanced with real candles, Christmas trees and spectacular foliage. We return home via the Chatsworth Farm Shop for a chance to stock up on local produce.
Enjoy a special exclusive afternoon carol concert and experience a candlelit procession of Choristers singing traditional carols in the magnificent Nave of Durham Cathedral. Explore the cathedral and visit the local producer’s market held in the historic cloister, there’s also time beforehand to explore the Christmas market.
DAY EXCURSION Thu 1 Dec
Tue 6 Dec
Adult £31
Senior £30
Holiday Code: YDCHAN
Holiday Code: YDCHEN
DAY EXCURSION Fri 2 Dec
Adult £30
Senior £29
Holiday Code: YDDURN
Clothes Show Live at the NEC Birmingham
Melton Mowbray Victorian Christmas
Join us at the largest fashion event in the world - bursting with the latest styles, beauty, catwalk shows, celebrities, demonstrations, giveaways and shopping opportunities. You are bound to come home with hair and make-up ideas along with inspiration for your wardrobe.
Thousands of people from across the country descend on Melton every year to enjoy a slice of Dickensian Britain. Every stall holder is in Victorian dress whilst stilt walkers, brass bands and many more entertain the crowds. There will be a full festive market including gifts, crafts and fine local produce.
DAY EXCURSION
DAY EXCURSION Sat 3 Dec
Adult £49
Senior £48
Child £25
Holiday Code: YDNECN
Sun 4 Dec
Adult £21
Senior £20
Holiday Code: YDMELN
Disney On Ice - FROZEN at Sheffield Motorpoint Arena
Skipton Christmas Market
Join us for this year’s, matinee performance of Disney’s Frozen. Be magically whisked away to wintry Arendelle by dazzling special effects and astonishing skating as you sing and dance along to inspiring “Let it go.” Experience the full story – live on ice.
We head to Skipton for the famous 22nd Christmas market which runs the full length of the high street featuring many gift stalls selling everything you could want for your friends and family. The Skipton Market is an ideal opportunity to sample a great Christmas atmosphere, and find a bargain at the same time!
DAY EXCURSION Sat 17 Dec
Adult £45
Senior £45
Child £45
Holiday Code: YDDISN
DAY EXCURSION Sun 11 Dec
Adult £19
Senior £18
Holiday Code: YDSKIN
Tel 01924 895849 or visit www.glentonpalmer.com for more information or to book
NEW OFFERS Holidays by executive coach to a selection of handpicked 2 & 3 star hotels Prices include: Dinner, B&B† • Direct local departure points • Coach travel throughout • Excursions as stated • Free holiday insurance option
Thursford Christmas Spectacular
Warner’s Corton Re-Union Break
Walk into the winter wonderland that is the Thursford Spectacular – Norfolk’s best kept secret never fails to amaze, delight and entertain it’s audience. With over 100 professional entertainers this sell out show will definitely get you in the festive mood. We include a ticket to the matinee performance of the show and include a visit to historic Norwich and Kings Lynn. Our base is the Nelson Hotel, located on Marine Parade in Great Yarmouth it boasts great views and regular entertainment.
This fun filled holiday village enjoys a stunning cliff top site on the Suffolk coast and promised action packed days on the games lawn where you’ll find archery and mini golf or relaxing times in the indoor pool or garden. As night falls, look forward to evenings of music and laughter with superb live entertainment. Out and about, we take in Great Yarmouth as well as historic Norwich. A half day at the seaside town of Lowestoft completes a lively break.
3 Days only £179
5 Days only £239
Fri 16 Dec
Mon 13 Feb
Limited number of single rooms available without supplement
Holiday Code: UEGRNN
Limited number of single rooms available without supplement
Holiday Code: UECOWN
Christmas in Llandudno
New Year in North Devon
Our base is the family run Ambassador Hotel, perfectly located on the promenade overlooking the bay. The hotel offers a good standard of accommodation and freshly prepared local dishes are served by the friendly staff. Of course a full festive programme is included with a traditional Christmas Day lunch and a visit from you know who! Out and about sightseeing takes in Snowdonia, a region steeped in myth and legend and also Caernarfon home to an imposing castle.
The Devon Bay Hotel is Ilfracombe’s premier hotel ideally located in the bustling centre, minutes from the cliff tops and beautiful sandy beach. This well appointed hotel prides itself on offering a personalised friendly service at all times. There is great entertainment on offer with music and dancing well into 2017. Included excursions visit Barnstaple and Bideford and also Lynton & Lynmouth in the Dartmoor National Park.
5 Days only £369
4 Days only £299
Fri 23 Dec
Fri 30 Dec Holiday Code: UWLLAN
Single room supplement £20
Limited number of single rooms available without supplement
Holiday Code: UEILDN
Joining points from Yorkshire: Castleford, Crossgates, Dewsbury, Garforth, Leeds, Mirfield, Normanton, Ossett, Pontefract, Wakefield
Forthcoming Select Winter Tours with Door to Door service* on holidays of four days or more. Fairytale German Christmas Markets 6 Days only £389
Thu 1 Dec
Christmas at Alnwick Garden 3 Days only £199
Fri 2 Dec
Edinburgh & Royal Yacht Britannia 3 Days only £169
Sat 3 Dec
Llandudno Turkey & Tinsel Mon 5 Dec
5 Days only £379
Thursford Christmas Spectacular Sun 11 Dec
3 Days only £225
Good Companions St Annes Turkey & Tinsel Sun 11 Dec
5 Days only £319
Storybook Christmas Markets Sun 11 Dec
6 Days only £399
Thursford Christmas Spectacular Fri 16 Dec
3 Days only £259
Carols at Warwick Castle 2 Days only £99
Sat 17 Dec
Carols by Candlelight at The Royal Albert Hall 2 Days only £149
Sat 17 Dec
St Annes Turkey & Tinsel 5 Days only £279
Sun 18 Dec
Warners Alvaston Hall Turkey & Tinsel Mon 19 Dec
4 Days only £249
15 Days only £949
Christmas in Bristol, Bath & the Cotswolds Fri 23 Dec
5 Days only £479
Christmas In Nottingham & Robin Hood Country Fri 23 Dec
Fri 23 Dec
5 Days only £489
Christmas in St Annes Fri 23 Dec
5 Days only £489
New Year in the Rhine Valley Thu 29 Dec
6 Days only £469
New Year in Bristol & Bath
Christmas & Hogmanay on the Costa Brava Wed 21 Dec
Good Companions Christmas in the Wye Valley
5 Days only £499
Fri 30 Dec
4 Days only £299
New Year in Cheshire Fri 30 Dec
4 Days only £389
New Year in Royal Berkshire Fri 30 Dec
4 Days only £359
New Year in Southport Fri 30 Dec
4 Days only £399
New Year in the Lakes Fri 30 Dec
4 Days only £379
Tel 01924 895849 or visit www.glentonpalmer.com for more information or to book