2018 Coach Brochure PIP by Newmarket Holidays

UK & European

Coach Breaks 2018

Including the 2017 Festive Season Scenic Breaks Theatre & Concerts Royal & Historic Visits Sporting Events Gardens & Flower Shows & more! Choose from almost 400 local pick-up points!

Welcome... ...to our latest, 35th Anniversary collection of tremendous value, fun-and interest-packed coach-inclusive breaks and tours. Offering everything from concert breaks to sporting events, and horticultural shows to scenic rail journeys, we hope this brochure fills you with ideas and inspiration for where to travel next. The sweet-toothed will love our brand new York’s Chocolate Story & the Yorkshire Dales tour. You can also enjoy a journey on the scenic railways through Wensleydale and the Esk Valley, discover the fairy-tale Drachenburg Castle above the River Rhine, explore the majestic Palace of Versailles, and enjoy a trio of European gems in Bruges, Antwerp & Ghent. Elsewhere, we are offering tours to the Diana: Her Fashion Story exhibition at Kensington Palace, the Cabinet War Rooms (complete with afternoon tea at the Houses of Parliament) and the Emmerdale Village & Studio Experience. Of course, we continue to offer customer favourites, including the Wimbledon Tennis Championships, London Theatre breaks, trips to the breathtaking Edinburgh Tattoo, and to beautiful Portmeirion and many more! Towards the back of this brochure you will also find a collection of tremendous value escorted tours to some of the UK and Europe’s most popular Christmas markets, the chance to spend Christmas away, and all manner of special breaks to add to the seasonal cheer! Whatever you choose to book, you will enjoy comfortable travel from local pick-up points, good quality hotel accommodation and well-planned itineraries brought to life by friendly, professional tour managers. We hope that you enjoy making your selection and very much look forward to the pleasure of your company soon. Yours sincerely,

Blackpool Tower Ballroom

HOW TO BOOK

Simon Hibbs Managing Director

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Don’t miss our customer favourites and new tours for 2018! All Newmarket Coach Holidays Include… Interesting and well‑planned itineraries “All of the trips that we enjoyed on our Beamish, Whitby & North York Moors Railway break were brilliantly organised and went like clockwork.” – Mr Peck, via email

Carefully-selected, good quality hotels “Our hotel was very nice, very clean and served enjoyable food. Nothing was too much trouble for the staff and the entertainment was good.” – Ms Sketchley, via email

NEW

Brussels Flower Carpet, Bruges & Ghent

York’s Chocolate Story & the Yorkshire Dales

Every two years, for just three days, 600,000 fresh flowers are transformed into a magical tapestry in Brussels’ Grand Place.

Find out how York became the UK’s home of chocolate, explore the beautiful Yorkshire Dales and enjoy a relaxing canal cruise.

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3 days from £195

4 days from £279

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Travel throughout in modern comfortable coaches (including Channel crossings on European holidays) “Having just returned from a trip to the Cotswolds, I must say that our coach and its driver made the travelling and daily tours a pleasure.” – Ms Brooks, via email

Convenient, UK-wide pick‑up locations “We travelled all the way from Bristol Hippodrome to Blackpool to see the Illuminations. What an enjoyable weekend!” – Mrs Thomas, Bristol

Whitby, Wensleydale & Yorkshire Rails

Diana: Her Fashion Story

Cheese, trains, scenic beauty and two railway journeys through some of Yorkshire’s most stunning countryside.

Take in Kensington Palace’s poignant exhibition as well as Windsor Castle on this two‑day break.

4 days from £279 See page 22

2 days from £129 See page 7

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Friendly, helpful and professional tour managers and coach drivers “Our driver and tour manager were both excellent and very professional in their work. Nothing was too much trouble for them and they went out of their way to be helpful to everyone on the coach.” – P Smith, via email

Königswinter’s Fairytale Castle, Cologne & the Ahr Valley

Bath Christmas Market & the Cotswolds

Discover a region steeped in history and breathtakingly beautiful vineyards, hills and valleys.

Bath’s spectacular Christmas lights, seasonal shopping and a short tour of the Cotswolds makes this an unmissable preChristmas weekend break!

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5 days from £319

2 days from £105

UK Coach Breaks 3 days from

£289 per person

Tower Bridge

Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament

The Cabinet War Rooms & Afternoon Tea at the Houses of Parliament Visit two of London’s most fascinating attractions – one the subterranean base from which Winston Churchill directed operations during World War Two, and the other a royal residence and seat of power for nearly a thousand years.

Your time in London includes a sightseeing tour of its world-famous attractions and landmarks before heading to Westminster and the Houses of Parliament. Here you’ll enjoy a fascinating 90-minute audio tour of the Palace of Westminster, home to the House of Commons and House of Lords. After the fascinating tour, relax and enjoy a sumptuous afternoon tea in one of the riverside rooms in the House of Commons overlooking the River Thames – a truly unforgettable experience.

Highlights • Visit to the Houses of Parliament with a 90-minute audio walking tour • Afternoon Tea at the Houses of Parliament • Entrance to the Cabinet War Rooms and Churchill Museum • Panoramic sightseeing tour of London • Leisure time in London • Two nights’ bed and breakfast accommodation in the four-star Thistle City Barbican Hotel (or similar) See chart below for departures from your local area

The Map Room

You’ll visit the Cabinet War Rooms – the cramped and spartan refuge where Winston Churchill and his War Cabinet worked, slept and survived the ferocious air attacks on London during the Blitz, and from where he directed operations during the “finest hour”. The Churchill Museum chronicles his 90-year life, and unveils the full legend of the man revered as the ‘GreatestEver Briton’.

Please Note: The Palace of Westminster will be undergoing restoration work in 2018. Tours of the interior will continue as usual

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Enjoy afternoon tea in one of the most iconic buildings in the world.

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Sonja Okpu, Product Manager

Your Hotel You will be staying at the four-star Thistle City Barbican Hotel (or similar). All rooms have private facilities, telephone, TV and internet access and there’s a wide range of dining options available in 120 Central Brasserie, Bar 120 and CoMotion Bar.

Find the area code for your local pick-up point on pages 54-55

2018 Departures Cabinet War Rooms

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UK Coach Breaks 3 days from

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£185 per person

Tall Ships in Liverpool

St George’s Hall

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Tall Ships Festival, Liverpool Highlights

Enjoy the festival atmosphere and maritime celebrations as Liverpool hosts the start of the Three Festivals Tall Ships Regatta. With their graceful lines, huge masts and colourful bunting, the culminating ‘Parade of Sail’ is a truly breathtaking and unforgettable sight.

• Visit to Liverpool for the Tall Ships Regatta, including the ‘Parade of Sail’ • Panoramic sightseeing tour of Liverpool • Two nights’ bed and English breakfast accommodation in a good standard hotel in the North West area • Three course evening meal on day one

Liverpool is a historic, welcoming city, and you’ll have plenty of time to discover historic buildings, fascinating museums (China’s famous Terracotta Warriors – payable locally - are in residence at the World Museum in 2018!) and, of course, plenty of Beatles’ themed attractions. See chart below for departures from your local area

3 days from

£189 per person

Lake Windermere

Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway

Autumn Gold in the Lakes Highlights

From the historic streets of Chester to the awesome beauty of the Lakes clothed in their autumnal splendour, there’s something for everyone on this ever-popular weekend break.

• Lake District visit and a trip on the Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway and a cruise on Lake Windermere • Tour of the Peak District • A visit to Chester • Two nights’ dinner, bed and English breakfast accommodation at a good hotel in the Manchester or Liverpool areas

En route to the Lakes, we’ll take in Matlock, Bakewell and beautiful and unspoilt Miller’s Dale. In the Lakes, we’ll take a ride on the famous Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway, enjoy a cruise on the Windermere Steamer and visit the charming town of Bowness-on-Windermere. We make a short stop in Chester with its imposing sandstone cathedral, city walls and famous ‘Rows’ - galleried tiers of shops dating back to medieval times - on the way home. See chart below for departures from your local area 2018 Departures Tall Ships Festival, Liverpool Autumn Gold in the Lakes

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UK Coach Breaks 4 days from

£285 per person

The Eden Project

Wells Cathedral

Eden & The Lost Gardens of Heligan Highlights

This hugely popular break combines visits to two of Cornwall’s most famous attractions.

• Entrance to the Lost Gardens of Heligan and Eden Project admission • A visit to Wells • Scenic coach journeys through Dartmoor National Park and over Bodmin Moor • Three nights’ dinner, bed and English breakfast accommodation at a hotel in the Torquay area, including entertainment on one evening

Enjoy our scenic journey across the Dartmoor National Park to the ever-changing Eden Project, famous for its ‘biomes’, which house plants from across the globe, from mighty rainforests to the African savannah. Heligan, rediscovered after 70 years of neglect, and Europe’s largest horticultural restoration project, is now one of the country’s most visited gardens. A mongst the unmissable highlights are the Italian Garden and Grotto, and 30-acre Lost Valley. We also include a visit to Wells, England’s smallest city. See chart below for departures from your local area

3 days from

£189 per person

22 Jun 5 Oct The Beatles statue at Pier Head

Mersey Ferry

Strawberry Fields, Penny Lane & the Cavern Club Enjoy a nostalgia-packed Beatles coach tour of the places where the history of popular music was changed forever, take a journey on the legendary ‘Ferry ‘Cross the Mersey’ and enjoy a visit to the Cavern Club itself.

Take a trip into Liverpool and back in time to the rock ‘n’ roll days of the early 1960s. Our dedicated Beatles guide will bring to life the world of ‘Strawberry Fields’ and ‘Penny Lane’ on an included Beatles coach tour. You’ll also enjoy an included 50-minute cruise on board the ‘Ferry ‘Cross the Mersey’ and an afternoon visit to the Cavern Club, plus have the chance to visit The Beatles Story on an optional excursion. See chart below for departures from your local area Find the area code for your local pick-up point on pages 54-55

2018 Departures Eden & The Lost Gardens of Heligan Strawberry Fields, Penny Lane

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D E F G H J 18 May 22 Jun 18 May 22 Jun 18 May 29 Jun 21 Sep 5 Oct 21 Sep 5 Oct 21 Sep 19 Oct 28 Jul 28 Jul 28 Jul 21 Jul 21 Jul 23 Jun 21 Jul 9 Jun – – – – – – 22 Sep – 15 Sep

Highlights • A ‘Beatles Coach Tour’ and entrance to the Cavern Club • Leisure time in Liverpool • A journey on the ‘Ferry ‘Cross the Mersey’ • Two nights’ dinner, bed and English breakfast hotel accommodation in the North West area

K L 22 Jun – 5 Oct 23 Jun 30 Jun 22 Sep 29 Sep

M 8 Jun 28 Sep 30 Jun 29 Sep

N 8 Jun 28 Sep 12 May 11 Aug

P 29 Jun 19 Oct 12 May 11 Aug

R 8 Jun 28 Sep 19 May 18 Aug

S 18 May 21 Sep 19 May 18 Aug

UK Coach Breaks 2 days from

£135 per person

Bletchley Park ©mubsta

Tom Tower of Christ Church

Bletchley Park – The Secrets of War Uncover the secrets of Bletchley Park and discover how its code-breaking activities, and Churchill’s ‘Silent Geese’, hastened the end of World War Two. Enjoy the included self-guided tour, using excellent, multi-media guides. See the infamous German Enigma cipher machines up close and visit Bletchley’s wartime subpost office, believed to be an undercover mailroom with the secret address of PO Box 111 Bletchley. On this tour you’ll also have the chance to explore Oxford or enjoy an optional excursion to Blenheim Palace, birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill.

Highlights • Admission to Bletchley Park • Visit to Oxford • One night’s dinner, bed and English breakfast accommodation at a three-star standard hotel within an hour’s drive from Bletchley Park

See chart below for departures from your local area

2 days from

£129 per person

Kensington Palace

Windsor Castle

Diana: Her Fashion Story Few people have made such an impact on the world as Diana, Princess of Wales, and in February 2017, to mark the 20th anniversary of her death, Kensington Palace opened its exhibition to celebrate her life and iconic style. Our first stop will be Windsor, where you may choose to visit the castle. From here we make our way to your London hotel. The following day we visit Diana: Her Fashion Story. The exhibition celebrates the Princess’s style and the cultivation of her image. See chart below for departures from your local area 2018 Departures

D 29 Jun Bletchley Park – 22 Sep The Secrets of War – 20 May – Diana: Her Fashion Story – –

E F G H 18 May 29 Jun 22 Jun 22 Jun 28 Jul 22 Sep 18 Aug 18 Aug 5 Oct – 19 Oct 19 Oct 29 Apr 8 Apr 25 Mar 2 Sep 24 Jun 17 Jun 10 Jun 14 Oct 7 Oct – 30 Sep – – – – –

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K 30 Jun 21 Sep – 4 Mar 6 May 1 Jul 16 Sep

L 14 Jul 28 Sep – 11 Mar 13 May 22 Jul –

Highlights • Entrance to Kensington Palace and Diana: Her Fashion Story • Visit to Royal Windsor • One night’s bed and English breakfast accommodation at a three-star standard hotel in London

M N R S 19 May 19 May 13 Jul 13 Jul 27 Jul 27 Jul 29 Sep 29 Sep 6 Oct 6 Oct – – 22 Apr – – – 3 Jun – – – – – – 23 Sep – – – –

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UK Coach Breaks 3 days from

£209 per person

4 days from

£279 per person

Lindisfarne

Lindisfarne & The Alnwick Garden Visit the magical Alnwick Garden, one of the most talked about and remarkable garden transformations of recent times, and Holy Island, or Lindisfarne, cradle of English Christianity, on this wonderful weekend. You’ll also enjoy a tour of Northumbria’s beautiful heritage coastline, with its sandy beaches, ancient forts and historic fishing villages.

Three-day Itinerary This break starts with a visit to the ancient city of Durham, with its iconic cathedral and historic shopping streets. Further north is Lindisfarne, where you can enjoy the views, see the Castle and ancient Priory, and find out about island life at the Lindisfarne Centre. We’ll also stop at the coastal village of Bamburgh, with its great sandstone castle. A visit to the impressive Alnwick Garden draws the break to a close.

Three-Day Highlights • Tour of Northumbria’s heritage coastline and visit to Lindisfarne • Entrance to The Alnwick Garden • Visit to Durham • Two nights’ dinner, bed and English breakfast accommodation at the three-star Holiday Inn in Washington (or similar)

Four-Day Highlights

Bamburgh Castle

Four-day Itinerary This break begins with The Alnwick Garden, a truly wonderful place full of colour and interesting features. From the symmetrical design and 15,000-plus plants of the Ornamental Garden to the water sculptures arranged around a ‘serpent’ shaped from holly; and from the Poison Garden containing some of the world’s deadliest beauties to the spectacular Tree House (accessible to all), there’s so much to see. Visits to Lindisfarne, Bamburgh and York top off this tour of the glorious north-east.

• Entrance to The Alnwick Garden • Tour of Northumbria’s heritage coastline and visit to Lindisfarne and Bamburgh • Visit to York • Three nights’ dinner, bed and English breakfast accommodation at the three-star Holiday Inn in Washington (or similar) See chart below for departures from your local area

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Fantastic trip! Beyond expectations! Tour manager and driver were both excellent. Will definitely travel with Newmarket again. Mr D Phillips, via email

Your Hotel

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You will be staying in the three-star Holiday Inn, Washington, or similar. All rooms in this modern hotel have private facilities, a TV, a telephone and tea/ coffee-making facilities and the hotel has a good bar and restaurant.

2018 Departures Lindisfarne & Alnwick Garden

E F G H 30 Jun 9 Jun 19 May 9 Jun – – 1 Sep – – – – –

4 Days

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The Alnwick Garden Tree House

3 Days

The Alnwick Garden

J K L M N P R S 27 Apr 8 Jun 8 Jun 25 May 25 May 11 May 11 May 27 Apr 15 Jun 14 Sep 14 Sep 22 Jun 22 Jun 6 Jul 6 Jul 15 Jun 21 Sep – – – – – – 21 Sep

UK Coach Breaks 2 days from

£189 per person

Emmerdale Village & Studio Experience Lights! Camera! Action! Here’s an Emmerdale experience that’s not to be missed. As well as enjoying the Emmerdale Village Tour, a guided walking tour of the outdoor filming set, you’ll also visit the Emmerdale Studio Experience which takes you behind the magic with an insight into the world of costumes, make-up, lighting and special effects! We begin by visiting to Esholt, the original ‘Emmerdale village’ used on the TV series between 1976 and 1998. We’ll make a stop at the famous ‘Woolpack’ pub where you can go inside and enjoy a drink (payable locally) On day two, we visit to the Emmerdale Studio Experience, a fascinating, guided insight into this iconic TV show. See interior sets such as Bernice’s Salon and The Dingles’ and take the chance to experience what it’s like to act out a scene in Smithy Cottage!

Highlights • Visit to the outdoor ‘Emmerdale Village - The Tour’ filming set, including a 90-minute guided walking tour • Visit to the indoor ‘Emmerdale Studio Experience’ complete with an 80-minute guided tour • Visit to the famous ‘Woolpack’ pub in Esholt • One night’s dinner, bed and buffet breakfast accommodation in a threestar standard hotel in the Leeds/ Bradford area See chart below for departures from your local area

The Woolpack

In the afternoon, we head to ‘Emmerdale Village - the Tour.’ Located on a purposebuilt set on the Harewood Estate, you’ll ‘tread the tarmac’ during a 90-minute guided walking tour with an Emmerdale expert. Take the chance to peek into the Vet’s Surgery, Smithy Cottage and the Dingles’ Garage, and the opportunity to walk through the Parish Church. There’ll be time to enjoy photos before beginning your journey home.

Your Hotel You will be staying in a three-star standard hotel in the Leeds/Bradford area such as the Jurys Inn, Bradford or the Holiday Inn, Leeds Wakefield. All hotels offer welcoming, comfortable accommodation with private facilities

Emmerdale Studio Experience

2018 Departures

21 Apr Emmerdale Village 16 Jun 28 Jul & Studio Experience 29 Sep -

The Woolpack

14 Apr 9 Jun 21 Jul 22 Sep 27 Oct

28 Apr 23 Jun 4 Aug 6 Oct -

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5 May 7 Jul 11 Aug 13 Oct -

19 May 25 Aug -

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UK Coach Breaks 4 days from

£279

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York’s Chocolate Story

York’s Chocolate Story & the Yorkshire Dales Highlights

This wonderful weekend, combines a full day in historic York and a visit to York’s Chocolate Story, where you’ll find out how the city became the UK’s home of chocolate, with time exploring the beautiful Yorkshire Dales by coach and on a relaxing canal cruise.

• Guided tour and demonstration at York’s Chocolate Story • An hour-long cruise on the Leeds Liverpool Canal through the Dales • Visits to York, Skipton, Grassington and Harrogate • A short tour of the Yorkshire Dales • Three nights’ dinner, bed and English breakfast accommodation in a threestar standard hotel in the Leeds/ Bradford area

We begin with a visit to Skipton, ‘the Gateway to the Dales’ and home to a castle, award-winning high street and historic market. Enjoy an included cruise on the Leeds-Liverpool Canal, including complimentary tea and biscuits. Following this, re-board our coach for a scenic tour of the Yorkshire Dales, stopping in Grassington to admire the scenery. In historic York, there’s always plenty to see and do. Visit the Minster, explore the ‘Shambles’ or visit the Jorvik Viking Centre or Railway Museum (payable locally). Pay a fascinating visit to York’s Chocolate Story, a centre celebrating York’s chocolate heritage.

See chart below for departures from your local area Yorkshire Dales

You’ll watch chocolatiers creating delicious treats, and enjoy the chance to taste some samples, create your own Belgian chocolate lolly, and hear the history behind famous local chocolate names like Terry’s and Rowntree’s! As we head home, we complete this memorable weekend with a stop in the delightful Yorkshire spa town of Harrogate.

Your Hotel You will be staying in a welcoming three-star standard hotel in the Leeds/Bradford area such as the Jury’s Inn, Bradford. All hotels offer comfortable accommodation in rooms with private facilities and the hotel will have a good restaurant and bar. River Ouse, York

York’s Chocolate Story

Find the area code for your local pick-up point on pages 54-55

2018 Departures

York’s Chocolate Story

11 May 7 Sep

27 Apr 24 Aug

11 May 7 Sep

22 Jun 28 Sep

25 May 14 Sep

6 Jul 5 Oct

UK Coach Breaks 3 days from

£189

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The famous Blackpool Illuminations

Blackpool Illuminations & Tower Ballroom Tea Dance See the greatest free light show on earth – the famous Blackpool Illuminations! This wonderful break includes an afternoon tea dance in the iconic Blackpool Tower’s Ballroom, where every Strictly star aspires to dance, plus an ‘Illuminations Drive’ on a traditional Heritage Tram. You’ll also enjoy a short tour of the Peak District with visits to Buxton and Bakewell. You’re always guaranteed a great time in Blackpool! Stroll along the Golden Mile, home to silly hats and saucy tee shirts; perhaps visit Illuminasia, the indoor attraction in the Winter Gardens, or ascend 380 feet to the top of the Blackpool Tower Eye. The afternoon includes a tea dance in Blackpool Tower’s Ballroom. First opened in 1894, the iconic Ballroom, with its ornate ceilings, magnificent balconies and sparkling chandeliers, is a truly stunning location.

Highlights • Visit to Blackpool • 75-minute Blackpool ‘Illuminations Drive’ on a traditional Heritage Tram • Afternoon Tea Dance in the Blackpool Tower Ballroom • Scenic tour of the Peak District • Visits to Buxton and Bakewell • Two nights’ bed and English breakfast accommodation at a three-star standard hotel in the North West area • Three-course evening meal on day one See chart below for departures from your local area

Buxton

In the evening, we include a Heritage Tram ‘Illuminations Drive’ along the promenade – a breathtaking and memorable spectacular of one million lightbulbs, it never fails to amaze! On the way home, we have time for short visits to Buxton and Bakewell in the picturesque Peak District.

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Good weekend away. The cream tea at the ballroom is a must. I will remember it forever.

You will stay in a carefully selected, three-star standard hotel in the North West area such as the Holiday Inn Warrington, or the Ramada Haydock. Each hotel offers rooms with private facilities, TV and telephone, and will have a good restaurant and bar.

Afternoon Tea at the Tower Ballroom

2018 Departures Blackpool Illuminations

G 12 Oct

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Ms M, Suffolk

Your Hotel

Blackpool Heritage Tram

H 5 Oct

J K L M 19 Oct 14 Oct 14 Oct 7 Oct

N P R S 12 Oct 26 Oct 26 Oct 5 Oct

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Theatre & Entertainment 2 days from

£139 per person

Our super value ‘Four-star Best of the West End’ breaks offer you the opportunity to see a West End hit show of your choice and explore the capital. Return coach travel between your local area and central London is included – so why not treat yourselves to a wonderful evening at the theatre? Your break includes a Saturday evening theatre ticket – all you need to do is decide which show you’d like to see. Choose from long-running classics to exciting new shows that everyone wants to see! You’ll also enjoy free time in London’s West End for a few hours’ shopping and sightseeing.

Your West End Show Choices

Top Price

Four-Star Best of the West End

Standard Plus

Motown The Musical

Standard

42nd Street

NEW! 42nd Street

£152 £183 £241

Aladdin

£159 £183 £214

NEW! An American in Paris

£151 £187 £221

NEW! Annie

£155 £186 £205

NEW! Dick Whittington

£140 £194 £214

NEW! Dreamgirls

£158 £194 £214

Kinky Boots

£157 £178 £229

Les Misérables

£155 £175 £210

The Lion King

£179 £194 £217

Mamma Mia!

£140 £179 £210

Matilda

£158 £179 £213

Motown

£160 £203 £239

The Phantom of the Opera

£147 £163 £215

School of Rock

£136 £183 £214

Thriller

£150 £167 £221

Wicked

£139 £184 £199

Woman in Black

£139 £169 £174

NEW! Young Frankenstein

£174 £197 £213

Highlights • Saturday evening performance tickets for the West End show of your choice • Free time in London for shopping and sightseeing • Leisure time in a four-star luxury hotel • One night’s bed and English breakfast accommodation in a four-star luxury hotel in Greater London

Your Four-Star Hotel

Ticket Options

We have selected three excellent four-star hotels within easy reach of Central London by coach. The hotels are: Holiday Inn, Wembley; Crowne Plaza, Heathrow and Park Inn, Heathrow. All hotels have leisure facilities including indoor swimming pools.

■S tandard Ticket – Tickets will have a face-value of between £19.50 and £39.50, depending on show, and are usually located in the rear and upper circle (sometimes balcony).

See chart opposite for departures from your local area

■ Standard Plus Ticket – Tickets will have a face-value of between £35.00 and £59.50, depending on show, and are usually located in the stalls, dress circle or front upper circle.. ■ Top Price Ticket – Tickets will be top price tickets, with a facevalue of between £47.50 and £72.50, depending on show, and seats will be located in the front stalls and front dress circle.

Theatre & Entertainment

SAVOY THEATRE

42nd Street

Aladdin

The new production of this comedy classic includes the songs ‘We’re In The Money’ and, of course, ‘42nd Street’.

Disney’s new Broadway musical Aladdin will sweep you into a world filled with beauty, comedy and breathtaking spectacle.

Kinky Boots

Les Misérables

With songs by Grammy® and Tony® winning pop icon Cyndi Lauper, this celebration is about the belief that you can change the world when you change your mind.

Annie

An American in Paris Broadway’s hit reimagining of the film includes George and Ira Gershwin’s songs ‘I Got Rhythm’, ‘S Wonderful’ and many more.

Disney’s The Lion King

Cameron Mackintosh’s spectacular production sweeps its audience through a tale of passion and destruction.

A breathtaking spectacle of animals, each one brought to life by a cast of over 40 actors

Dick Whittington

Filled with instantly recognisable songs including ‘Tomorrow’ and ‘It’s The Hard Knock Life’, the feelgood favourite Annie returns to the West End this September!

Dreamgirls

The perfect panto for all the family, Dick Whittington will delight audiences young and old this year.

Follow female trio ‘The Dreams’ from Chicago as they learn that show business isn’t as glamorous as it seems.

Mamma Mia!

Matilda

Motown

A wonderful tongue-in-cheek production of Abba’s hit songs and glittering ‘70s nostalgia – even better than the film!

Roald Dahl’s much loved fantastic story of Matilda adapted for the stage is taking the theatre world by storm!

The story of Motown which launched Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, The Temptations and many more.

THE ORIGINAL. LIVE ON STAGE.

SUSAN HILL’S

ADAPTED BY

STEPHEN MALLATRATT

FORTUNE THEATRE

The Phantom of the Opera Andrew Lloyd Webber’s romantic masterpiece – fabulous music, costumes and special effects.

Thriller

School of Rock Based on the hit movie, this new musical follows Dewey Finn, a wannabe rock star who decides to earn an extra bit of cash by posing as a supply teacher at a prep school.

Woman in Black

Wicked

Expect your favourite Michael Jackson songs delivered by an exceptionally talented cast and live band!

A masterpiece of atmosphere, illusion and controlled horror and illusion! Theatre at its scariest!

This spellbinding musical tells the story of the legendary witches from The Wizard of Oz with stunning sets and special effects.

2017/18 Departures

Four-Star Best of the West End

21 Oct 25 Nov 13 Jan 17 Feb 24 Mar 28 Apr 2 Jun

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21 Oct 25 Nov 13 Jan 17 Feb 24 Mar 28 Apr 2 Jun

4 Nov 9 Dec 3 Feb 10 Mar 14 Apr 19 May -

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Young Frankenstein Mel Brooks’ wonderful music and lyrics come to life in this hilarious horror spoof!

Find the area code for your local pick-up point on pages 54-55

Theatre & Entertainment

The 2018 Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo Billed as ‘The Greatest Show on Earth’, the Edinburgh Tattoo is a feast of music, dance, colour and display from around the world.

3 days from

£245

£259

per person

York Minister

Royal Yacht Britannia

Edinburgh Tattoo & York

Edinburgh Tattoo & Royal Yacht Britannia

This is Newmarket’s original Edinburgh Tattoo weekend! It is the ideal way to enjoy the city of Edinburgh itself, before taking your seat on the castle esplanade for a truly enthralling evening. You’ll have plenty of free time to explore this wonderful city. Enjoy the fascinating lanes and wynds of the famous Royal Mile, visit one of the many museums or perhaps do some shopping on Princes Street. Alternatively, you may like to join our optional guided tour, which takes in the famous sights and includes a tour of Holyrood Palace. A stop in historic York to break your return journey is also included on this great value break.

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Royal Yacht Britannia

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Enjoy a pre-booked visit to the former Royal Yacht, the UK’s No.1 Attraction (Trip Advisor 2014-15) and discover what life was like on this floating royal residence. See fabulous state apartments including the Queen’s Bedroom and the Veranda Room where the Queen would enjoy breakfast, and go ‘below stairs’ to the laundry, the officers’ ward and the gleaming engine room. • A visit to Edinburgh and a seat for the Tattoo • Entrance to the Royal Yacht Britannia • A visit to York • Two nights’ bed and English breakfast at a good hotel in the Tyneside area Please Note: We also offer an itinerary based in a hotel in the Glasgow/Ayrshire area for those living in area codes D - H. The price is £259.00. We will make a stop in famous Gretna Green on day three before continuing home to your local area. Please see the departure grid.

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• A visit to Edinburgh and a seat for the Tattoo • A visit to York • Two nights’ bed and English breakfast accommodation at a good hotel in the Teeside area

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Don’t miss this chance to see the award-winning Royal Yacht Britannia, the Royal Family’s much-loved holiday home for over 40 years, as well as enjoying the spectacular Tattoo.

Highlights

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Theatre & Entertainment Massed pipes and drums, dancers and display teams create a dazzling, unforgettable, not-to-be-missed spectacle that ends with the lone piper atop the battlements of Edinburgh Castle. As well as the Tattoo, there will be time on all the breaks described below to explore Edinburgh. With its museums and art galleries, superb shopping and of course, the lanes and wynds of the famous Royal Mile, there’s always plenty to see and do. Ticket Upgrades

You may like to upgrade your seat for the Tattoo. All seats are located in the stands on either side of the castle esplanade. Call us for details of ticket upgrades. 4 days from

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£369

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Lindisfarne Castle

SS Sir Walter Scott

Edinburgh Tattoo, Edinburgh Tattoo, Northumbria & Lindisfarne Lochs & Steam This great value four-day break combines a visit to Edinburgh’s famous Tattoo with chances to explore the fabled island of Lindisfarne and Northumbria’s beautiful landscapes. Aside from the hugely memorable Military Tattoo, the highlight of this break is a visit to the unspoilt coastal landscapes of Northumbria. You’ll also visit Lindisfarne, cradle of English Christianity, and only accessible at low tide via a narrow causeway. With stops at Bamburgh, with its great sandstone castle overlooking the Farne Islands, and the spa town of Harrogate, this break is sure to sell out fast!

This hugely popular break combines a heritage railway journey and a cruise aboard a steamship with military splendour and spectacular scenery – simply unforgettable! It’s all aboard the steam-hauled Bo’ness and Kinneil Railway for a round trip along the Southern shore of the Firth of Forth before continuing to Edinburgh for the Military Tattoo. A full day exploring the mountains, lochs and rivers of the Trossachs with a cruise on Loch Katrine, aboard the SS Sir Walter Scott, are further highlights of this four-day break.

Highlights

Highlights • A visit to Edinburgh and a seat for the Tattoo • A full day exploring Northumbria • Visits to Bamburgh, Lindisfarne and Harrogate • Three nights’ bed and English breakfast accommodation at a good hotel in the Tyneside area • Dinner on two evenings See chart below for departures from your local area

• A visit to Edinburgh and a seat for the Tattoo • A return journey on the Bo’ness and Kinneil Railway • Visit to Gretna Green • A cruise on Loch Katrine aboard SS Sir Walter Scott • Three nights’ bed and Scottish breakfast accommodation at a good hotel in the Glasgow/Strathclyde area • Two three-course evening meals See chart below for departures from your local area

2018 Departures Northumbria & Lindisfarne Lochs & Steam

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Theatre & Entertainment 2 days from

£199 per person

André Rieu in the UK Join us on a very special festive-tide break to see ‘Waltz King’, André Rieu, together with the wonderful Johann Strauss Orchestra, choir and soloists, in one of three great UK concert venues.

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An unforgettable night of music and showmanship awaits you, as the violin maestro returns to the UK with a brand new show full of colourful surprises, a repertoire ranging from romantic, emotional ballads to the most gorgeous and celebrated waltzes, and with more than a sprinkling of festive stardust to mark this special time of the year. Always a delightful and memorable experience, André Rieu’s shows see rapt audiences hum, sing along, sway and even dance in the aisles to the music!

Genting Arena, NEC Birmingham 21 December 2017

Our breaks include return comfortable coach travel, overnight bed and buffet breakfast accommodation in a good quality hotel and a ticket for the concert. Transfers to and from the show are included.

SSE Hydro Arena, Glasgow 14 December 2017

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SSE Wembley Arena, London 22 December 2017

Highlights • A seated ticket for your selected André Rieu & the Johann Strauss Orchestra concert (ticket upgrades available for a supplement) • One night’s bed and buffet breakfast accommodation based on a twin room at a good quality hotel in Greater London, the Midlands or the Central Belt of Scotland

Your Concert Ticket All of our André Rieu UK concert breaks include a £45 face value seated ticket. Upgrades to £65, £80 and £99 face value tickets are available for supplements of £25, £45 and £70 respectively. All supplements include a booking fee. Please make your choice at the time of booking. Deposit £100.

See chart below for departures from your local area

Your Hotel You will be staying in one of a range of good quality hotels in Greater London, the central belt of Scotland or the Midlands, depending on your choice of venue.

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Royal Windsor

Welsh Association of Male Voice Choirs It is three years since the Welsh Association of Male Voice Choirs last performed in the iconic setting of the Royal Albert Hall. This concert will feature around 30 choirs from Wales and beyond as well as some of Wales’ top young musical talent, and is always a truly magical event. Sit back and relax as over 500 voices raise the roof of this famous venue in celebration. Enjoy some of the world’s best-loved songs, from traditional Welsh hymns to moving American spirituals and popular classics, all performed with the distinctive pride, passion, harmony and versatility which are the hallmarks of Male Voice Choir singing. A visit to Royal Windsor, with plenty to see and do, completes this most memorable break. See chart below for departures from your local area

Highlights • A Circle seat for the Welsh Association of Male Voice Choirs concert (upgrades available for a supplement) • A visit to Royal Windsor • One night’s bed and continental breakfast accommodation in a good hotel in the Greater London/ Heathrow area

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Royal Albert Hall

Cirque du Soleil OVO – New Show At the Royal Albert Hall

The spectacular performance of Cirque du Soleil has to be seen to be believed. In 2018 they present OVO, a stunning new show combining a blend of astonishing acrobatics, awesome aerial acts, spectacular sets and amazing characters with flamboyant costumes – all set to wonderful music – in the awe inspiring Royal Albert Hall. It’s a feast for the senses! During this break, you will also have free time to enjoy the famous sights, open spaces and world-class shopping of the nation’s capital. See chart below for departures from your local area 2018 Departures Welsh Choirs Cirque du Soleil

C D E F G H J K L M – 19 May 19 May 19 May 19 May 19 May 19 May 19 May 19 May 19 May 13 Jan 3 Feb 13 Jan 3 Feb 13 Jan 3 Feb 10 Feb 20 Jan 27 Jan 27 Jan 17 Feb – 17 Feb – 17 Feb – – 24 Feb – –

Highlights • A £44 Category 3 ticket for OVO (upgrades available for a supplement) • A visit to London’s West End with time for shopping • One nights’ bed and breakfast hotel accommodation at a four-star hotel in the Greater London area

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Sporting Breaks 2 days from

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£175

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Wimbledon Championships 2018 Two-Day Highlights

This is your chance to soak up the unique atmosphere of the world’s premier Grand Slam tennis championships over the ‘Finals’ weekend. Reserve your place and you too can be there, wandering the grounds and taking your reserved seat on No.1 Court to see the stars of tomorrow and yesteryear competing in the Junior and Invitation events, or join the crowds on ‘Henman Hill’ watching the action on the big screen!

• A reserved seat on No.1 Court at Wimbledon for the full day’s play • Visit to Windsor with the opportunity to visit Windsor Castle • One night’s bed and continental breakfast hotel accommodation in the Greater London area

Two-day Itinerary This overnight break starts from your local area very early in the morning. You’ll head straight to Wimbledon and arrive at the Championships mid-morning to spend the rest of the day enjoying the action of the world’s foremost tennis championships. After a night in your hotel you’ll head to Royal Windsor on your final day. Explore this lovely riverside town before starting your journey home after lunch.

Three-Day Highlights • A reserved seat on No.1 Court at Wimbledon for the full day’s play • A visit to Windsor with the opportunity to visit Windsor Castle • Two nights’ bed and continental breakfast hotel accommodation in the Greater London area

Three-day Itinerary You’ll leave your local area in the morning and head to your hotel where you can enjoy the evening at leisure. You’ll head to Wimbledon after breakfast on your second day to take your seat on No.1 Court to see the stars of tomorrow and yesteryear competing in the world’s foremost tennis championships. After a second night in your hotel you’ll head to Royal Windsor on your final day before travelling home after lunch.

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I would like to let you know how much of a wonderful time we had. I have already booked for next year.

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Your Hotel You will stay in one of a range of good three-star hotels in the Greater London area. En-suite rooms will be furnished to a high standard, with comforts including tea/coffee-making facilities, a TV, a telephone, trouser press and a hairdryer. Every hotel will have a good bar and restaurant.

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Sporting Breaks 2 days from

£165 per person

Ladies Day Royal Ascot

HM The Queen at Royal Ascot

Ladies’ Day at Royal Ascot Highlights

Royal Ascot is always a stylish affair, and Ladies’ Day is definitely the day to ‘see and be seen’, with high fashion and high stakes.

• Admission to the Windsor Enclosure for Ladies’ Day at Royal Ascot (upgrades available for a supplement) • A visit to central London • One night’s bed and continental breakfast hotel accommodation in the Greater London area

Admission to the Windsor Enclosure is included – admire the fashion statements, take lunch, study your race card and watch the Royal Party’s carriages drive the course from the Golden Gate. With time for sightseeing and shopping in central London also included, this break is a good bet!

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Ticket Upgrade For a supplement of £64.00 per person, it is possible to upgrade your ticket to the Queen Anne stand (reserved seats not included). See chart below for departures from your local area

We really enjoyed the day, more than I was expecting. I haven’t stopped smiling.

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Debra, Suffolk

2 days from

£215 per person

Hurdle Race

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The Cheltenham Festival Highlights

Experience the drama and excitement of some of the season’s best National Hunt horse racing, the highlight of which is the Timico Gold Cup. Enjoy two days’ entry to the Best Mate Enclosure, directly opposite the main stands, as well as access to the temporary stands, marquees and entertainment. The second day of racing culminates in the thrilling Cheltenham Gold Cup, one of the sport’s richest prizes! At the end of an unforgettable break, board the coach to head for home, arriving back in your local area by late evening, richer for the wonderful experience, whatever the outcome at the bookies’ stalls! See chart below for departures from your local area

2018 Departures

• Admission to the Best Mate Enclosure on the last two days of the Festival (upgrades available for a supplement) • One night’s dinner, bed and English breakfast accommodation at a threestar hotel within 90 minutes of Cheltenham Racecourse R

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Chelsea Flower Show

RHS Garden, Wisley

RHS Chelsea Flower Show & RHS Garden Wisley Visit RHS Chelsea – the world’s most famous and best-loved flower show and enjoy a visit to RHS Garden Wisley – the Society’s stunning flagship garden. Our yearly trip to the Chelsea Flower Show is always popular, and we make sure you get plenty of time to examine the show’s gardens and rare plant displays, staying from mid-afternoon until 8:00pm on the Friday. The next day you’ll experience the stunning RHS Garden Wisley (entry included), with its celebrated mixed borders and rock and woodland gardens, set in 240 acres and developed over 100 years. Whether you’re a seasoned horticulturalist or a keen weekend gardener, this is the perfect break for you. See chart below for departures from your local area

Highlights • Afternoon entrance to the RHS Chelsea Flower Show • Visit to RHS Garden, Wisley • One night’s bed and breakfast hotel accommodation in the Greater London area Please Note: Some of the shows and exhibits at RHS Chelsea are outside and some temporary trackway is laid. We advise suitable footwear and clothing, especially in the event of poor weather.

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Hampton Court Palace

The Hampton Court Palace Flower Show & RHS Garden Wisley Held at the height of the summer, against the backdrop of one of the great royal Palaces, the RHS Hampton Court Flower Show is packed full of inspiration with fabulous show gardens, floral marquees and plenty of expert advice. Explore fabulous show gardens, floral marquees and pick-up tips from well-known gardening experts plus we include a visit to RHS Garden, Wisley - the Society’s stunning flagship garden set in 240 acres and developed over 100 years. See chart below for departures from your local area Find the area code for your local pick-up point on pages 54-55

Highlights • Afternoon entrance from 3.00pm to the RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show • Visit to RHS Garden, Wisley • Two nights’ bed and continental breakfast hotel accommodation in the Greater London area

2018 Departures D E F G H J K L M RHS Chelsea 25 May 25 May 25 May 25 May 25 May 25 May 25 May 25 May 25 May Flower Show RHS Hampton 6 Jul 6 Jul 6 Jul 6 Jul 6 Jul 6 Jul 6 Jul 6 Jul 6 Jul Court

Gardens & Flowers 2 days from

£149 per person

RHS Chatsworth Flower Show Highlights

The RHS’s newest flower show returns for its second year in the magnificent grounds of Chatsworth House amid ‘Capability’ Brown’s remarkable landscapes.

• Entrance to the RHS Chatsworth Flower Show • One night’s dinner, bed & breakfast hotel accommodation in the North West area

One of the highlights will be the recreation of Sir Joseph Paxton’s Great Conservatory housing glorious floral displays. Enjoy inspiring show gardens, sculptures, and the very latest in gardening gadgets, tools and ornaments. With its combination of modern and classic design, plants from every season, exciting new introductions and innovative solutions for gardens of all sizes, this show will leave you longing to try out a host of new ideas in your own garden!

Please Note: As the show takes place on open parkland, temporary trackway will be laid. We advise suitable footwear and clothing, especially in the event of inclement weather. Entry to Chatsworth House is not included in this break.

See chart below for departures from your local area

2 days from

£139 per person

Chester & the RHS Tatton Park Flower Show Highlights

The RHS’s hugely popular Tatton Park Flower Show is one of the highlights of the gardening calendar. Popular with ‘home’ gardeners and expert horticulturalists alike, the show has a friendly and relaxed atmosphere.

• Entrance to the RHS Tatton Park Flower Show • A visit to Chester • One night’s dinner, bed and English breakfast hotel accommodation in the North West area

Set in one of the UK’s most complete historic estates, the event combines show gardens with expert Q & A sessions, and the chance to buy rare and interesting plants. A visit to historic Chester, with the famous ‘Rows’, galleried tiers of shops dating back to medieval times, is also included. See chart below for departures from your local area

2018 Departures

Chatsworth

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Chester & Tatton

21 Jul

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Scenic Railways 4 days from

£239 per person

Ffestiniog Railway

Portmeirion Village

Portmeirion & Welsh Mountain Steam Highlights

The extraordinary Italianate village of TV’s The Prisoner fame, with its ornate, colour-washed buildings and Mediterranean piazza surrounded by beautiful sub-tropical woodland gardens, and two wonderful railway journeys through North Wales’ stunning scenery, all add up to a memorable break, based in the coastal resort of Rhyl. Journey on the Conwy Valley Line which takes you through heather-clad moors and mountains to Blaenau Ffestiniog where you’ll transfer to the Ffestiniog Railway for the twisting descent through the Snowdonia National Park to Porthmadog.

• Single journeys on the Conwy Valley Railway and Ffestiniog Railway • Visits to Llandudno and Portmeirion • Three nights’ dinner, bed and Welsh breakfast accommodation at the Westminster Hotel in Rhyl

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£279 per person

Whitby

Wensleydale Railway

Whitby, Wensleydale & Yorkshire Rails Cheese, trains, bracing sea air and scenic beauty! Combining two railway journeys through some of Yorkshire’s most stunning countryside, an afternoon exploring delightful Whitby and a fascinating cheese-making demonstration at the Wensleydale Creamery Visitor Centre, this weekend has something for everyone. A journey on the scenic 35-mile Esk Valley Railway takes 90 minutes to travel from Middlesbrough to historic Whitby where museums, sights and shops await. The Wensleydale Railway takes you through iconic ‘Dales’ scenery before we visit the Wensleydale Creamery. A short stop in Harrogate on the final day completes this break.

Highlights • Entrance to the Wensleydale Creamery • Journeys on the Esk Valley and Wensleydale Railways • Visits to Whitby and Harrogate • Three nights’ dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation

See chart below for departures from your local area Find the area code for your local pickup point on pages 54-55

2018 Departures Portmeirion & Welsh Mountain Steam Whitby, Wensleydale & Yorkshire Rails

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H 1 Jun 21 Sep – 1 Jun 12 Oct

J 11 May 6 Jul 12 Oct 1 Jun 12 Oct

K 20 Apr 22 Jun 5 Oct 4 May 7 Sep

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P R S 27 Apr 8 Jun 11 May 29 Jun 28 Sep 6 Jul 19 Oct – 12 Oct 11 May 11 May 11 May 28 Sep 28 Sep 28 Sep

Scenic Railways 4 days from

£289 per person

North York Moors Railway

Town at Beamish

Beamish, Whitby & North York Moors Railway This varied weekend gives you the chance to explore Beamish, ‘The Living Museum of the North’, a wonderful re-creation of North-East life in 1825 and 1913, and to enjoy some sea air in the delightful resort of Whitby, with its many attractions. You’ll also journey through some stunning scenery on the steam-hauled North Yorks Moor Railway, which follows George Stephenson’s original 1836 route to Grosmont. A visit to Harrogate with its colourful gardens and shopping completes this wonderful tour of the north-east. See chart below for departures from your local area

Highlights • A ride on the North York Moors Railway from Pickering to Grosmont • Entrance to Beamish, the Living Museum of the North • Visits to Harrogate and Whitby • Three nights’ dinner, bed and English breakfast accommodation at the St George’s Hotel in Darlington (or similar)

3 days from

£209 per person

Cotswolds

Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway

Steam in the Cotswolds Highlights

Combine the romance and nostalgia of the ‘Golden Age of Steam’ with a tour of the gently rolling hills and honey-coloured stone villages of the Cotswolds. Enjoy a scenic tour through the beautiful Cotswolds countryside together with visits to Chipping Campden, one of the regions best preserved towns and Bourton-on-the-Water, known as the ‘Venice of the Cotswolds’ with its picturesque low arched stone bridges across the River Windrush. This wonderful break includes a rail journey to the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway from Toddington to Cheltenham, hauled by heritage steam locomotive, through the Malvern Hills, the Vale of Evesham and the 693-yard-long Greet Tunnel! See chart below for departures from your local area 2018 Departures Beamish, Whitby & North York Moors Railway Steam in the Cotswolds

D E F G H J K L M – 25 May – 25 May 18 May 18 May 25 May 22 Jun 22 Jun – 14 Sep – 14 Sep 20 Jul 20 Jul 14 Sep 5 Oct 5 Oct 15 Jun 15 Jun 15 Jun – 15 Jun 8 Jun 18 May 18 May 18 May – – – – – – – – –

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• Journey on the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway • Visits to Bourton-on-theWater and Chipping Campden • Two nights’ dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation at a three-star hotel in the West Midlands area R S 8 Jun 8 Jun 21 Sep 21 Sep 11 May 8 Jun 7 Sep –

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European Coach Breaks 5 days from

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Mont Saint-Michel

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Mont Saint-Michel & Treasures of Normandy Highlights

Normandy – home to quaint medieval villages steeped in history, picturesque ports where you can watch the world go by, and not forgetting its rolling hills and golden beaches – is just waiting to be discovered.

• Visit to Mont Saint-Michel with a guided tour • Visit to Rouen with a guided tour • Visits to Honfleur and Deauville • Three nights’ bed and continental breakfast accommodation in a threestar standard hotel in the Rouen area • Return Channel crossings

You’ll visit and enjoy a guided tour of magical Mont Saint-Michel, one of France’s most stunning sights. You’ll also visit Rouen and journey through the picturesque Calvados countryside to the exquisite fishing port of Honfleur, and make a short stop in fashionable Deauville, the ‘Paris of the North’. See chart below for departures from your local area Please Note: The Mont is not recommended for those with limited mobility or a wheelchair.

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Tyne Cot Cemetery

Battlefields of World War One Highlights

This fascinating journey retraces the events of the Great War, visiting some of the most poignant and important sites of the Somme and Ypres Salient, including Vimy Ridge, with our knowledgeable guide taking you back through history.

• Full day exploration of the Somme • Full day in Ypres Salient • Includes entrance to the Historial de la Grand Guerre, In Flanders Field Museum and Talbot House • Three night’s bed and continental breakfast at a three-star standard hotel in the Lille area • Return Channel crossings by ferry

Visit the Historial de la Grande Guerre museum and the Thiepval Memorial. You’ll explore the sights of Ypres Salient, visit the Tyne Cot Cemetery, Talbot House and In Flanders Field Museum. As a poignant end to your time away you’ll hear ‘The Last Post’ played at the Menin Gate. See chart below for departures from your local area Find the area code for your local pick-up point on pages 54-55

2018 Departures Mont Saint Michel & Normandy Battlefields of World War One

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European Coach Breaks 5 days from

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£289 per person

Bruges

Antwerp

Bruges, Antwerp & Ghent Discover Bruges with its cobbled streets and picturesque canals, historic Antwerp, a city of heritage and culture, also known as the ‘Diamond Capital of the World’ and medieval Ghent, one of Europe’s ‘best kept secrets’, on this wonderful summertime break. Enjoy UNESCO-listed Bruges with time to take a horse-drawn carriage ride, climb the steps of the Belfry for stunning views, or join our optional canal cruise excursion. The enchanting city of Antwerp boasts numerous museums, markets and the Cathedral of Our Lady. In Ghent, you may take an optional canal cruise or explore this wonderful, compact city at your own pace.

Highlights • Full days in the wonderful cities of Bruges, Antwerp and Ghent • Four nights’ bed and buffet breakfast accommodation in the three-star Novotel Antwerp Noord • Return Channel crossings

See chart below for departures from your local area

4 days from

£269 per person

Keukenhof Windmill

Volendam

The Best of the Dutch Bulbfields The breathtaking colour and floral magic of the world famous Keukenhof Gardens, a full day in the lively Dutch capital Amsterdam, with its canals and cobblestones, and a visit to the beautiful Belgian city of Bruges, the delightful ‘Venice of the North’, are the highlights of this wonderful break. You may wish to book our optional Bulbfield cruise through acres of daffodils, crocuses, narcissi and hyacinths, or a second optional cruise through the meandering network of canals in Amsterdam -the best way to explore the city! Explore at leisure or join an optional excursion to the pretty seaside resort of Volendam. See chart below for departures from your local area

Highlights • Entrance to Keukenhof Gardens • Visits to Amsterdam and Bruges • Three nights’ bed and continental breakfast accommodation in a three-star hotel within easy reach of Keukenhof • Return Channel crossings

2018 Departures C D E F G H J K L M N P R S Bruges, Antwerp 26 Jul 30 Aug 26 Jul 30 Aug 26 Jul 30 Aug 2 Aug 23 Aug 9 Aug 9 Aug 16 Aug 23 Aug 16 Aug 2 Aug & Ghent – 15 Apr 29 Mar 15 Apr 29 Mar 15 Apr 1 Apr 8 Apr 8 Apr 5 Apr 5 Apr 12 Apr 12 Apr 1 Apr The Best of the 29 Apr 19 Apr 19 Apr 29 Apr Dutch Bulbfields – – – – – – – – – –

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European Coach Breaks 3 days from

£195 per person

Brussels Flower Carpet 2016

Bruges

Brussels Flower Carpet, Bruges & Ghent If you’ve never seen the Brussels Flower Carpet, you’re in for a treat! Every two years, for just three days, 600,000 fresh flowers are transformed into a magical tapestry in Brussels Grand Place. We include VIP entrance to the 15th-century Town Hall, which opens its balcony especially to allow a truly amazing view. The rest of the day is yours to explore the city or join an optional excursion to Ruben’s Market in Antwerp. A visit to medieval Bruges is also included. See chart below for departures from your local area

Highlights • VIP entrance to the Town Hall’s balcony overlooking Brussels’ Grand Place for views of the Flower Carpet • Visits to Brussels and Bruges with free time to explore at leisure • Two night’s accommodation including continental breakfast in a three-star hotel in the Brussels area • Return Channel crossings

4 days from

£289 per person

Zundert flower parade

Amsterdam

Amsterdam & the Dutch Flower Parade Held in the small town of Zundert, birthplace of Vincent Van Gogh, Europe’s oldest flower parade takes place on just two days each year. Each of the hamlets surrounding Zundert designs and builds its own float, grows the dahlias needed and competes for the Best in Parade prize. It really is a remarkable sight. During the weekend you’ll also visit cosmopolitan Amsterdam and Bruges – the enchanting ‘Venice of the North’. See chart below for departures from your local area

Find the area code for your local pick-up point on pages 54-55

Highlights • A seat for the Flower Parade in Zundert • Visits to Amsterdam and Bruges • Three nights’ bed and breakfast hotel accommodation within 60 minutes of Zundert • Return Channel crossings

2018 Departures D E F G H J K L M N P R S Brussels Flower 17 Aug 17 Aug 17 Aug 17 Aug 17 Aug 17 Aug 17 Aug 17 Aug 17 Aug 17 Aug 17 Aug 17 Aug 17 Aug Carpet, Bruges & Ghent Amsterdam & the 31 Aug 31 Aug 31 Aug 31 Aug 31 Aug 31 Aug 31 Aug 31 Aug 31 Aug 31 Aug 31 Aug 31 Aug 31 Aug Dutch Flower Parade

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£295 per person

Paris & Versailles Let Paris charm, excite and capture you on this memorable tour that includes a visit to Versailles – the sumptuous palace of the ‘Sun King’.

We begin with an included tour of Paris taking in the Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe and the Louvre. Our optional ‘Latin Quarter & River Cruise’ excursion is a great way to enjoy even more of the sights of this city. At Versailles, enjoy the breathtaking scale of the palace and its gardens, as well as the famous Hall of Mirrors. Palace of Versailles

Highlights • Free time in Paris and an included panoramic tour • The Palace of Versailles • Visit to Montmartre • Four nights’ bed and breakfast accommodation at the fourstar Forest Hill Hotel MeudonVelizy • Return Channel crossings

See chart below for departures from your local area

4 days from

£239 per person

Monet’s House

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£319 per person

Drachenburg Castle, Königswinter

Monet’s Garden, Rouen & Paris

Königswinter’s Fairytale Castle, Cologne & the Ahr Valley

Visits to Monet’s house and gardens, the ‘Joan of Arc’ city of Rouen, and the incomparable French capital Paris, are the wonderful highlights of this hugely popular tour.

Drachenburg Castle and the Ahr Valley are two highlights on this wonderful five-day break. You’ll also visit the historic Cologne and the ancient city of Aachen.

This wonderful four-day takes you along the Seine Valley to Giverny, where we include a visit to Monet’s beautifully restored house with its attractive pink façade and iconic gardens. Your tour also includes time to explore Medieval Rouen, the historic capital of Upper Normandy and Paris, the ‘City of Light’, where a panoramic sightseeing tour and a full day at your leisure awaits.

We begin this tour in Aachen, where a visit to the UNESCOlisted cathedral is a must. We continue into the breathtaking scenery of the Ahr Valley where no visit is complete without a tour of the magnificent Drachenburg Castle (reached by a ride on the Drachenfels cog railway).

Highlights

• Visit to Monet’s House & Garden in Giverny • Visit to historic Rouen • A day at leisure in Paris • Three nights’ bed and breakfast accommodation • Return Channel crossings See chart below for departures from your local area

2018 Departures Paris & Versailles Monet’s Garden, Rouen & Paris Königswinter

C D E F G H J 26 Jul 30 Aug 26 Jul 30 Aug 26 Jul 30 Aug 2 Aug – 7 Sep 8 Jun 17 Aug 8 Jun 3 Aug 18 May – – 17 Aug 7 Sep 17 Aug 7 Sep 3 Aug – – – – – – – 26 Jul 30 Aug 26 Jul 30 Aug 26 Jul 30 Aug 2 Aug

A day in Cologne and guided tour on the Bimmelbahn Road Train complete this wonderful break. • Enjoy Drachenburg Castle with its Rhine views • Visits to Aachen and Cologne • Guided Bimmelbahn tour of Cologne • Four nights bed and breakfast accommodation • Return Channel crossings See chart below for departures from your local area

K L M N P R S 23 Aug 9 Aug 9 Aug 16 Aug 23 Aug 16 Aug 2 Aug 15 Jun 15 Jun 25 May 6 Jul 22 Jun 22 Jun 18 May 24 Aug 24 Aug 27 July 21 Sep 14 Sep 6 Jul 3 Aug – – – – – 14 Sep – 23 Aug 9 Aug 9 Aug 16 Aug 23 Aug 16 Aug 2 Aug

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Victorian Carol Singers

Ironbridge

Ironbridge Gorge Victorian Christmas Step back in time at Blists Hill Victorian Town, one of the museums that make up the World Heritage Site of Ironbridge, and learn how the festive season would have been celebrated in the 1800s. On this wonderful tour, you’ll see the memorable sight of the famous 196-foot long bridge spanning the spectacular Severn Gorge and visit Blists Hill, the award-winning recreated Victorian town where knowledgeable, costumed staff will give you a fascinating insight into Victorian life. You’ll also spend an afternoon at Birmingham’s Frankfurt Christmas Market - one of the largest outside Germany, featuring traditional wooden chalet-style stalls.

Highlights • Entrance to Blists Hill Victorian Town • A visit to Ironbridge Gorge • A visit to Birmingham’s Frankfurt Christmas market • One night’s bed and English breakfast accommodation at a three-star standard hotel in the Midlands area

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Harrogate Christmas Market

Harrogate Christmas Market This unmissable pre-Christmas break blends time to enjoy a truly ‘British’ Christmas Market in the delightful Yorkshire spa town of Harrogate, a visit to picturesque Buxton and a scenic tour through the beautiful Peak District. Situated in the heart of Harrogate’s historic Montpellier Quarter, browse over 190 colourful stalls in the Craft and Gift Marquee, enjoy traditional snacks and savour the enticing smells in the food and drinks marquee, or visit Santa in his Grotto - with real reindeer! Allow time to explore the town itself too, with its great mix of shops, tea houses and eateries. Our visit to Buxton in the Peak District includes time to explore this charming market town with it famous Crescent, Grade-II-listed Pavilion Gardens and tempting shops. See chart below for departures from your local area Find the area code for your local pick-up point on pages 54-55

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Highlights • A visit to Harrogate’s Christmas Market • A scenic tour of the Peak District • A visit to Buxton • One night’s bed and English breakfast accommodation at a good hotel in the Leeds/ Bradford area

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Christmas Market at Bath Abbey

Pulteney Bridge, Bath

Bath Christmas Market & the Cotswolds Combine the very best of seasonal shopping with spectacular Christmas lights on this great value festive break to Bath’s Christmas Market. Located by the famous Bath Abbey and Roman Baths, 120 traditional wooden chaletstyle stalls offer quality products and great gift ideas. During your visit there will be time to see some of Bath’s famous sights, such as the Royal Crescent or Pulteney Bridge, and you’ll also enjoy a short tour of the Cotswolds with a stop in delightful Bourton-on-the-Water. See chart below for departures from your local area

Highlights • A visit to Bath Christmas Market • Visits to Bourton-on-the-Water and Stow-on-the-Wold • A short tour of the Cotswolds • One night’s bed and English breakfast accommodation at the Express by Holiday Inn in Swindon (or similar)

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Manchester Christmas Market

Corner of King Street & Police Street, Manchester

Manchester’s Christmas Markets Regularly named as one of Europe’s best, here’s your chance to experience Manchester’s award-winning Christmas Markets, home to over 300 stalls bursting with Yuletide cheer. Every year since 1998, the streets of this vibrant city centre and its surroundings are transformed for the festive season. Enjoy a warming mulled wine and perhaps an oldfashioned hog roast as you soak up the atmosphere of the stalls. There’ll also be time to visit the famous Arndale Centre - guaranteed to help you complete your Christmas shopping! See chart below for departures from your local area 2017 Departures

D E F G H J K L 24 Nov 24 Nov 24 Nov 3 Dec 25 Nov 25 Nov – 26 Nov Bath Christmas Market 3 Dec 3 Dec 3 Dec – 1 Dec 1 Dec – 2 Dec & the Cotswolds – – – – – – – 9 Dec Manchester’s 26 Nov – 26 Nov 3 Dec 19 Nov 10 Dec 3 Dec – Christmas Markets

Highlights • Visits to Manchester’s Christmas markets and the Arndale Centre • One night’s bed and buffet breakfast accommodation Please note: Manchester’s Christmas markets are outdoors and require a lot of walking so we recommend warm clothing and comfortable footwear.

M N P R S 26 Nov 26 Nov 25 Nov 26 Nov 25 Nov 2 Dec 2 Dec 1 Dec 2 Dec 1 Dec 9 Dec – – – – 17 Dec 17 Dec 17 Dec 19 Nov 19 Nov

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£109 per person

York Minster in snow

York

York Christmas Fayre Don’t miss this great value overnight break to the ever popular St Nicholas Fayre, which takes place in the heart of the historic city of York. The finest crafts, gifts, food, festive fun, musical entertainment and much more combine to create a really memorable Yuletide experience. Soak up the unique atmosphere, and perhaps buy some unusual and interesting Christmas presents at the Christmas Fayre, which winds across the city from the Coppergate Centre, through the medieval Shambles, to Newgate Market. You’ll have time to wander around York centre with all the major high street names, as well as trendy boutiques, the first Harvey Nichols to open outside London, and the city’s renowned German Christmas Market.

Highlights • A visit to York’s St Nicholas Fayre • A visit to Leeds • One night’s bed and English breakfast accommodation within 90 minutes’ drive of York

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£109 per person

Festive London

Four-Star London Christmas Shopping Experience the incomparable atmosphere of London at Christmas on this wonderful two-day break. With shops, attractions and restaurants available to suit all tastes and budgets, this is a fantastic way to start your Christmas shopping in earnest and soak up some festive spirit. From the major shops of Oxford and Regent Streets to the smaller, more unusual offerings of Covent Garden, Soho and Seven Dials, there’s nothing quite like exploring the capital at Christmastime. Perhaps also make time for a meal or a West End show during your visit. Hotel accommodation and coach travel is included on this tremendous‑value break. See chart below for departures from your local area Find the area code for your local pick-up point on pages 54-55

Highlights • Time to go Christmas shopping • Free evening transfer into central London • One night’s bed and English breakfast accommodation at a four-star hotel with leisure facilities in the Greater London area

2017 Departures C D E F G H J K L M N P R S – – 9 Dec – 9 Dec 25 Nov 25 Nov 9 Dec – 2 Dec 2 Dec 2 Dec 25 Nov 25 Nov York Christmas Fayre 4H London 25 Nov 9 Dec 25 Nov 9 Dec 25 Nov 9 Dec – 2 Dec 18 Nov 18 Nov – – – – Christmas Shopping

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The Woolpack

The Emmerdale Studio Experience & Leeds Christmas Market You can be one of the first people to enjoy the new Emmerdale Studio Experience. Learn how the stories are brought to life, see well-known sets and enjoy a visit to the ‘original Emmerdale’, Esholt, complete with the Woolpack pub. This exciting new indoor tour takes you on a journey to discover the magic that lies at the heart of this much-loved TV series. See full scale set reconstructions such as Bernice’s Salon, Smithy Cottage and the Dingles’, visit the green room, see props and costumes and learn about the behind-the-scenes techniques that go into stunts and special effects. A replica of The Woolpack is a real highlight, as is the chance to tread the boards behind the Woolpack bar for a photograph – the perfect memento of your visit!

Highlights • Entrance to the Emmerdale Studio Experience including a guided tour • A visit to the famous Woolpack pub in Esholt • A visit to the Christkindlemarkt Leeds Christmas market • One night’s bed and breakfast hotel accommodation at a threestar standard hotel in the Leeds/ Bradford area See chart below for departures from your local area

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Only opened to the public since September 2016, you don’t have to be an Emmerdale fan to really enjoy this fascinating insight into one of Britain’s most iconic TV shows.

This break also stops in Esholt, the original ‘Emmerdale village’ used on the TV series between 1976 and 1998, to visit the actual, original Woolpack pub where there’ll be the chance to go inside and enjoy a drink (payable locally).

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We also include a visit to Leeds Christmas Market with its colourful stalls and festive decorations.

Sonja Okpu, Product Manager

Your Hotel You’ll be staying at a three-star standard hotel in the Leeds/Bradford area. All rooms in all hotels have private facilities, a TV, tea/coffee-making facilities and a telephone, and the hotel will have a restaurant and a bar.

The Dingles’ Lounge

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Emmerdale Studio Experience & Leeds Christmas Market

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John Rutter

The Royal Albert Hall

John Rutter’s Christmas Celebration at the Royal Albert Hall

Highlights

• A Choir Seat for John Rutter’s Christmas Celebration at the Royal Albert Hall (upgrades available for a supplement) • A visit to Royal Windsor Featuring sing-along carols, rousing fanfares and orchestral works, together with choral pieces performed by the magnificent King’s Singers – as well as John Rutter’s • One night’s bed and continental breakfast accommodation at a threeannual quiz – this Yuletide extravaganza is not-to-be-missed! star standard hotel in the Greater A visit to Windsor completes this most memorable Christmas break. London area Celebrate the magic and music of Christmas with a classical array of festive favourites, performed by the world famous Royal Philharmonic Orchestra in the magnificent surroundings of the Royal Albert Hall.

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Blenheim Palace Hall

@ SME London Ltd/ Blenheim Palace

Christmas at Blenheim Palace Highlights

Here’s your chance to see Blenheim Palace, the magnificent birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill, in all its Christmas glory. Enjoy the Living Crafts for Christmas fair together with a visit to Stratford-upon-Avon.

• Entrance to the Blenheim Palace ‘Living Crafts for Christmas’ fair, including Blenheim Palace and Blenheim Palace’s Living Crafts for Christmas fair has over 150 stalls showcasing the Gardens best of British produce and offering elegant gifts and seasonal treats. Voted the No.1 Christmas market by Country Living magazine in 2016, you’ll find all manner of artisan • Visit to Stratford-upon-Avon gifts and tasty delicacies. Your break also includes a visit to Stratford-upon-Avon, a • One night’s bed and buffet breakfast town steeped in history and the birthplace of William Shakespeare. accommodation in a three-star standard hotel in the Midlands area See chart below for departures from your local area

Please note: There is a fair amount of walking to explore the Blenheim Palace craft fair, palace and gardens so please ensure suitable footwear and warm clothing are worn.

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2017 Departures John Rutter’s Christmas Celebration Christmas at Blenheim Palace

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‘The King is Back! - Elvis On Tour’ exhibition ‘The King of Rock ‘n’ Roll’ is back in a brand new exhibition at London’s O2, with over 200 artefacts from the Graceland archives that are leaving his beloved Memphis home for the very first time! From jumpsuits and jewellery to guitars and memorabilia, these are unique mementos that no Elvis fan will want to miss, offering an insight into the life and times of one of the world’s greatestever entertainers. Combined with the opportunity to enjoy the sights, sounds and shopping (whether for Christmas or the January sales!) in the nation’s capital this is sure to be a truly memorable break.

Highlights • Entrance to The King is Back! – Elvis on Tour exhibition at the O2 in London • Leisure time in London • One night’s bed and buffet breakfast hotel accommodation in the Greater London area

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£195 per person

Elvis

with the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra Join us for an unforgettable night of music and showmanship in the company of Elvis in Concert Live On-Screen with the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra Live On-Stage. Take your seat in the Genting Arena, Birmingham, for the unforgettable Elvis with the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra. Following the sold-out British arena tour last year, and the number one multi-platinum album ‘The Wonder Of You’, ‘Elvis’ returns to the UK for a concert experience like no other, featuring the most recognisable voice of all time. Your evening will include a special personal appearance from Priscilla Presley, and the break will also include a chance to soak up the history, culture and beauty of Stratford-upon-Avon. See chart below for departures from your local area

Highlights • A seated ticket (face value £52.50) for the Elvis with the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra • A visit to Stratford-upon-Avon • One night’s bed and full English breakfast at a good quality hotel in the Midlands

2017/18 Departures D E F G H J K L M N P R S ‘The King is Back’ 14 Jan 14 Jan 14 Jan 28 Jan 21 Jan 21 Jan 28 Jan 17 Dec 17 Dec – – – – Exhibition Elvis Royal 27 Nov 27 Nov 27 Nov – 27 Nov 27 Nov 27 Nov 27 Nov 27 Nov 27 Nov 27 Nov 27 Nov 27 Nov Philharmonic Concert

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The Royal Albert Hall

Classic Carols with Alan Titchmarsh at the Albert Hall Join us for a wonderful concert of Christmas music and classic carols hosted by presenter and broadcaster Alan Titchmarsh. Take your seat and enjoy an evening that also features the London Philharmonic Choir and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Timothy Henty. Last year’s concert programme included classics such as ‘Merry Christmas, Merry Christmas’, ‘Masters in this Hall’ and ‘Sussex Carol’, while the “Carols For All” song-sheet featured favourites such as ‘O Little Town Of Bethlehem’, ‘Good King Wenceslas’, and ‘God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen’.

Highlights • A Choir seat for Classic Carols with Alan Titchmarsh at the Royal Albert Hall (upgrades available for a supplement) • A visit to Royal Windsor • One night’s bed and continental breakfast accommodation at a hotel in the Greater London area

A visit to Royal Windsor on day completes this memorable festive break. See chart below for departures from your local area

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The Royal Albert Hall

Christmas with the Stars Formerly known as Carols with the Stars, this unique, star-studded event, hosted and conducted by the broadcaster and conductor Frank Renton, and is sponsored by the TV Times in aid of Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research. It’s a lively mix of celebrity, festivity and wonderful music.

Highlights

• A Circle Seat at the Royal Albert Hall for Christmas with the Stars (upgrades available for a supplement) This marvellous show in the iconic Royal Albert Hall mixes traditional carol singalongs • A short panoramic London sightseeing tour with children’s choirs, a brass band, wonderful festive tunes and appearances by well-known celebrities. With time to shop in London or the chance to join an included • Time for shopping in London sightseeing tour of the capital, this is a pre-Christmas break you won’t want to miss! • One night’s bed and continental breakfast accommodation at a threeSee chart below for departures from your local area star hotel in the Greater London area Find the area code for your local pick-up point on pages 54-55

2017 Departures Classic Carols with Alan Titchmarsh Christmas with the Stars

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The Victorian Brighton Pier

Daniel O’Donnell at the Brighton Centre Join us in Brighton for a wonderful, festive concert with Daniel O’Donnell and his Band. This is one Christmas party you won’t want to miss! Accompanied by his band and Mary Duff, Daniel will perform his greatest hits as well as songs from his latest album, plus a few Christmas treats. The following morning you will also have time to explore and shop for unique Christmas gifts in Brighton’s quirky ‘Lanes’. See chart below for departures from your local area

Highlights • A seated ticket to see Daniel O’Donnell in concert at the Brighton Centre • A visit to the famous Brighton Lanes • One night’s bed and buffet breakfast accommodation at a hotel within convenient coach transfer distance of Brighton

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The Royal Albert Hall

Christmas with Katherine Jenkins at the Royal Albert Hall

Highlights

Start your Christmas celebration in style with singing sensation Katherine Jenkins, as she performs a magnificent concert of seasonal music and songs. Katherine Jenkins has delivered some unforgettable performances at the Royal Albert Hall and this Christmas concert promises to be another memorable night. Sit back and enjoy! A trip to Central London for the chance to Christmas shop and sightsee completes this memorable break. See chart below for departures from your local area 2017 Departure D E F G H J K L M Daniel O’Donnell – 17 Dec 17 Dec 17 Dec 17 Dec 17 Dec 17 Dec 17 Dec 17 Dec at the Brighton Centre Christmas with Katherine 18 Dec 18 Dec 18 Dec 18 Dec 18 Dec 18 Dec 18 Dec 18 Dec 18 Dec Jenkins at the Royal Albert Hall

• A Choir seat for Christmas with Katherine Jenkins (upgrades available for a supplement) • A visit to central London • One night’s bed and buffet breakfast at a good hotel in the Heathrow/Greater London

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Chatsworth House

Chatsworth House Painted Hall

Christmas at Chatsworth Every Christmas Chatsworth House is transformed with specially decorated trees, displays of foliage and sparkling lights. Don’t miss your chance to see the ancestral home of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire in all its festive glory. Enjoy a self-guided tour of Chatsworth House with its beautifully decorated candlelit rooms, and innumerable treasures. You’ll have time to explore the three gift shops, the stableyard stalls selling mulled wine, roasted chestnuts and mince pies, and the 105-acre garden. You’ll also enjoy a visit to Chester with its magnificent cathedral, fine city walls and excellent shopping.

Highlights • Entrance to Chatsworth House and a self-guided tour • Christmas shopping in Chester • One night’s bed and buffet breakfast accommodation at a good hotel in the North-West area

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Longleat House

Lions of Longleat

Christmas at Longleat & Salisbury’s Christmas Market

Highlights

Experience one of England’s most beautiful stately homes at Christmastime, including a magical winter-safari and Longleat’s stunning Festival of Light. You’ll also visit Salisbury’s Christmas market. With its House, Safari Park and Festival of Light. Longleat House transforms especially for Christmastime. Explore and enjoy at your leisure! A visit to Salisbury’s Christmas market completes this magical break. See chart below for departures from your local area Find the area code for your local pick-up point on pages 54-55

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Durham Cathedral

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Durham’s Lumiere Light Festival Two-Day Highlights

Taking place only once every two years, see the beautiful city of Durham transformed into a nocturnal wonderland as Britain’s largest light festival returns to the historic city for four magical nights and sets the city ablaze with light. Bridges and buildings, streets and even the river are turned into illuminated works of art – an unforgettable sight! Back in Durham for the fifth time, artists from around the world will illuminate the city in delightful and unexpected ways, with a series of light installations to explore. At the previous Durham Lumiere Festival in 2015, 200,000 people came to experience a spectacular programme of 29 light installations. Highlights included a ‘whale’ in the River Wear, mysterious fog tumbling down from the Cathedral and a projection that showed locals climbing the viaduct.

• A visit to the Lumiere Light Festival in Durham • Shopping and sightseeing in York • One night’s bed and English breakfast accommodation in a good hotel in the Teesside area

Three-Day Highlights • A visit to the Lumiere Light Festival in Durham • A visit to the Metrocentre • Shopping and sightseeing in York • Two nights’ bed and English breakfast accommodation in a good hotel in the Teesside area • Dinner at the hotel on the first evening

Durham

Your break will also include the chance to visit historic, picturesque York and indulge in a spot of Christmas shopping. You may also choose to visit the glorious Minster or the famous National Railway Museum, walk the city walls, or simply enjoy a wander around the iconic Shambles.

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Everything ran like clockwork. Lovely hotel, perfect length of time in Durham and York. I would recommend this break.

With two or three-night itineraries available (depending on your pick-up point), this is sure to be one of Newmarket Holidays’ most popular festive breaks of 2017!

Ms M, Wolverhampton

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Your Hotel You will be staying in a comfortable hotel in the Teesside area, such as the St George’s Hotel, Darlington. All rooms in all hotels have private facilities, a TV, tea/coffee-making facilities and a telephone, and the hotel will have a restaurant and a bar.

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2017 Departure Durham’s Lumiere Light Festival

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York Minster

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Beamish

Christmas at Beamish Experience all the magic of Christmas-past as you join us on a wonderful festive break that has as its highlight the opportunity to step back in time at the award-winning Beamish Open Air Museum. You will also enjoy the chance to soak up the atmosphere of historic York, where the cobbled streets around the Minster are dressed in their seasonal finery. Winner of ‘Large Visitor Attraction of the Year’ in 2015, the endlessly fascinating and absorbing Beamish, near the historic city of Durham, tells the story of life in the North East of England in the early 1800s and 1900s. Experience Christmastime celebrations at 1820s Pockerley Old Hall, stroll the cobbled streets of the market town (complete with shops, school, sweet factory and dentist), explore the 1900s Town and Pit Village, and visit the working pre-WW1 1940s Home Farm. A small Christmas bazaar, festive food, steam-train rides and Father Christmas (some charges payable locally) all add to the atmosphere and a memorable day is assured.

Highlights • A visit with entrance to Beamish Open Air Museum • A visit to York Christmas market • Two nights’ dinner, bed and buffet breakfast accommodation in a three-star standard hotel in the North East area See chart below for departures from your local area

York Minster

We complete your break with a visit to York, as ever transformed for Christmastime. With its wonderful 13thcentury Gothic Minster, medieval City Walls and famous Shambles lined with little shops and cafés, enjoy wandering amongst over 100 colourful chalets that line the ‘York Christmas Market Trail’, each selling Yuletide gifts and treats amidst the aroma of roasting chestnuts and mulled wine, as you browse for those unusual Christmas presents and decorations.

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Excellent break. Really enjoyed every minute. Newmarket have never disappointed us on our breaks. Mrs Smith, Leics

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Your Hotel You will be staying in a carefully selected, warm and welcoming threestar standard hotel in the North East area, such as the Park Head Country Hotel, Bishop Auckland. All rooms at all hotels boast private facilities, a TV, tea/ coffee-making facilities, and all offer a good restaurant and bar. Carolers at Beamish

York Christmas Market

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2017 Departures Christmas at Beamish

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Ludlow Castle & Fayre

Ludlow Medieval Christmas Fayre Highlights

Celebrate the start of the festive season with this break to Ludlow’s Medieval Christmas Fayre, which takes place in the stunning setting of historic Ludlow Castle. Combined with a visit to William Shakespeare’s Stratford-upon-Avon, this makes for a really memorable, fun-filled Yuletide break.

• Admission to Ludlow Castle and the Medieval Christmas Fayre • A visit to William Shakespeare’s Stratford-upon-Avon • One night’s bed and English breakfast accommodation at a good hotel in the Midlands area

Visit the historic market town of Stratford-upon-Avon. Discover its many Shakespearian associations - his birthplace, the Royal Shakespeare Theatre and his grave at Holy Trinity Church. Visit the weekend craft market for some Christmas shopping, and perhaps enjoy a stroll along the river.

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Behind the imposing Ludlow Castle walls, you’ll find a festive scene that will transport you back to medieval days. Discover over 100 stalls selling seasonal wares, locally produced specialities, traditional goods and more.

Enjoy traditional folk music

Jesters, minstrels, pipers, singers and story-tellers provide wonderful entertainment for all ages, as well as historical re-enactments, archery and falconry displays. Explore the charming town of Ludlow itself, with its winding cobbled streets and famed ‘black and white’ buildings. Coupled with the wonderfully festive atmosphere, it all adds up to a not-to-be-missed preChristmas break!

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We had a marvellous trip to Ludlow with Newmarket Holidays. Our tour manager and driver were always helpful and were a credit to your company. Many thanks.

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Mrs Moore, via email

Your Hotel You will be staying in a comfortable hotel in the Midlands area, such as the Park Inn, Birmingham West or the Holiday Inn Express Shrewsbury. All hotels offer rooms with private facilities and will have a good restaurant and bar.

Historical re-enactments

2017 Departure Ludlow Medieval Christmas Fayre

Park Inn, Birmingham

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Arras Christmas Town

Bruges Christmas Market & Arras Christmas Town Make a short hop across the Channel and visit two of northern Europe’s most enjoyable Christmas markets – the enchanting Christmas Town of Arras, with its Flemish Baroque architecture and 1,000 years of tradition, and the charming ‘Chocolate and Lace’ picture-book city of Bruges, where cobbled streets and picturesque canals are lined by gorgeous medieval buildings. Arras Christmas Town boasts the biggest Christmas market north of Paris – 130 wooden stalls laid out under the shadow of the Big Wheel in the magnificent Grand Place selling all manner of artisan crafts and speciality gifts. Soak up the festive atmosphere amidst the aroma of mulled wine, traditional sausages and freshly made crepes and waffles as you browse for that unusual Christmas gift or decoration. Perhaps ride the Big Wheel and savour the festive magic from up high, step back in time on the traditional carousel or visit the 18th century grand cathedral and Hôtel de Ville. The famous Belgian ‘Chocolate and Lace’ city of Bruges, also known as the ‘Venice of the North’ with its canals and

Highlights • Visit to Bruges Christmas Market • Visit to Arras Christmas Town • One night’s bed and continental breakfast accommodation at a threestar standard hotel in the Lille area • Return Channel crossings Disclaimer: In order to ensure the smooth operation of your holiday we reserve the right to reverse the itinerary.

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cobblestones, medieval bell towers and romantic ‘Lake of Love’, holds its popular Christmas market on the Simonsteven Plein in the heart of the old town. It’s the place to find unusual gifts, Christmas decorations and tasty Christmas delicacies – especially of the chocolateflavoured variety! Perhaps wrap up warm and enjoy a horse-drawn carriage ride, or climb the 366 steps of the 13th century Belfry for stunning views.

Arras Christmas Town boasts the largest, and one of the best, Christmas markets north of Paris!

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Sonja Okpu, Product Manager

Your Hotel You will be staying in a three-star standard hotel in the Lille area, such as the Campanile Lille Villeneuve d’Asq. All hotels offer comfortable accommodation with private facilities, TV and telephones. Each hotel will have a restaurant either on site or close by. Bruges at Christmas

Bruges

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2017 Departures Bruges Christmas Market & Arras Christmas Town

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Reims Christmas Market

Champagne & Reims Christmas Market Don’t miss this sparkling pre-Christmas break to the UNESCO-listed, Champagne city of Reims, home to one of Europe’s largest and most spectacular Christmas markets, including the opportunity to enjoy a tour of the famous G.H. Mumm Champagne House on an optional excursion. We’ll also visit historic Arras and it’s Christmas Town. Set against the backdrop of the magnificent 13th-century cathedral, Reims’ wonderful ‘Christmas Village’ market is perfect for Yuletide gifts, traditional decorations and much, much more. There’s also a gourmet food market offering gastronomic specialities and tasty regional produce. Don’t miss the cathedral’s spectacular interior, and as darkness falls, look out for a magnificent sound and light show.

Highlights • A visit to Reims Christmas market • A visit to Arras Christmas Town • Two nights’ bed and continental breakfast accommodation at a threestar standard hotel in the Reims area • Return Channel crossings See chart below for departures from your local area

Optional Excursion (price per person) G.H.Mumm Champagne House, with guided tour and tasting – £15

G.H. Mumm Champagne House

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Reims is such a welcoming city to visit - even more so at Christmastime, and the guided tour and tasting at G.H. Mumm Champagne House is an absolute must!

optional excursion to the G.H. Mumm Champagne House where you’ll enjoy a tour and the opportunity to taste and buy some ‘bubbly!’ Arras Christmas Town adorns the city’s main square. Shop for gifts amidst tempting aromas of traditional sausages, crêpes and waffles, and perhaps visit the nearby 18th-century cathedral and the Gothic-styled Hôtel de Ville.

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Your Hotel You will be staying in a three-star standard hotel in the Reims area. All hotels offer comfortable, welcoming accommodation in rooms with private facilities, a TV and a telephone. Reims Christmas Market

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Maastricht Christmas Market

Magical Maastricht & Valkenburg’s Christmas Cave This fun-packed festive break includes visits to the beautiful Dutch city of Maastricht, where the famous Vrijthof square shimmers with seasonal colour and charm, and to the fairy-tale town of Valkenburg, home to some of Europe’s most enchanting and colourful festive markets, including that held in an underground ‘Christmas Grotto’. Our first festive visit is to enchanting Maastricht, where the historic Vrijthof square, at the heart of the medieval city, is transformed at Christmastime. In addition to the beautifully decorated shops and wooden chalets you’ll find a traditional Christmas market packed with interesting gift ideas, an iceskating rink and Ferris wheel. In its wooded setting with its pretty squares, Valkenburg’s fairy-tale atmosphere is added to by the magical Christmas market held in the

Highlights • A visit with entrance to Valkenburg’s Gemeentegrot Christmas Cave • A visit to ‘Magical’ Maastricht’s Christmas Market • Two nights’ bed and continental breakfast hotel accommodation within 60 minutes of Maastricht by coach • Return Channel crossings See chart below for departures from your local area

Valkenburg Christmas Cave

Gemeentegrot (‘Municipal Cave’). There will also be the chance to take in the intriguing ‘Magic Sand’ exhibit, with its exquisite sculptured sand displays (entrance payable locally), before perhaps enjoying the town’s festive light parade of floats and dancers.

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Super short break – Newmarket Holidays delivered again! Fabulous value, thank you! Ms L, Norwich

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Your carefully selected three-star standard hotel, within 60 minutes of Maastricht by coach, will offer comfortable rooms, continental breakfast and a bar in which to relax at the end of the day. All hotels will have a restaurant on site or close by.

Valkenburg’s ‘Magic Sand’

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Maastricht at Christmastime

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Brussels Grand Place

Brussels, Bruges & Ghent Christmas Markets Visit three of Belgium’s most famous cities and soak up all the magic of their enchanting Christmas markets! Enjoy Brussels, where traditional wooden chalets offer a wealth of Christmas gift ideas, explore Bruges, with its medieval architecture and picturesque network of canals, and discover Ghent, one of Europe’s best kept secrets. Don’t miss this truly magical break! Your first stop is in Ghent, a beautifully preserved medieval city, where stunning architecture, beautiful waterways and cobbled streets provide the wonderful backdrop for the Christmas market in Sint-Baafsplein. Browse the seasonally decorated wooden huts, stroll along the beautiful Graslei, and enjoy the views at St. Michael’s Bridge.

Highlights • Half-day visits to Brussels, Bruges and Ghent Christmas markets • Two nights’ bed and continental breakfast accommodation at a three-star standard hotel in the Brussels area • Return Channel crossings See chart below for departures from your local area

Continue to Brussels to enjoy the city’s much celebrated Christmas markets as you wander the 2.5km through the Grand Place, around the Bourse and up to the

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Marché aux Poissons. Shop for unusual gifts and discover the sights of the old town, and be sure not to miss the Sound and Light Show on the Grand Place!

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Finish in the ‘Chocolate and Lace’, UNESCO-listed city of Bruges where the popular Christmas market, held in the heart of the old town, is the place to find beautifully wrapped chocolates, colourful sweets and handmade Christmas decorations.

Your Hotel You will be staying in a three-star standard hotel based in or around the Brussels area, such as the Ramada Brussels Woluwe. All hotels offer comfortable rooms with private facilities. Bruges

Bruges

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Salzburg

Austrian Christmas Magic With its snow-covered peaks, idyllic towns and villages dressed in their winter cloaks, there’s nowhere quite like the alpine paradise of Austria to add an extra special atmosphere to the Christmas season. On this wonderful break you’ll also have time to explore Mozart’s Salzburg, the exquisite ‘Sound of Music’ city, home to one of Europe’s most colourful Christmas markets. Enjoy an included guided tour of UNESCO-listed Salzburg. Stroll through the cobbled streets of the Altstadt and soak up the atmosphere of the Christkindlmarkt held in the shadow of the Hohensalzburg Castle and in front of the city’s ancient cathedral. With colourful stalls and the scent of gingerbread and Glühwein in the air, this is the perfect place to spend Christmas Eve. Visit the beautiful Salzkammergut lakes region – as pretty a winter wonderland as you can dream. Here we find idyllic

Mondsee, setting for the wedding scene in The Sound of Music, and the quaint riverside towns of Wolfgang, home to the famous White Horse Inn, and St. Gilgen, home to Mozart’s mother and sister. There’s also the chance to join a wonderful optional excursion to German Bavaria and the shores of the fjord-like Königsee and the beautiful alpine resort of Berchtesgaden.

Highlights • A visit to the Salzburg Christkindlmarkt with guided tour • A Christmas Day tour of the Salzkammergut Lakes region • Four nights’ dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation at the Hotel Sonne in Weyregg • Welcome drink on arrival at your Christmas hotel • Three-course dinners at the hotel on Christmas Eve and Boxing Day • Two-course Christmas Day lunch • Four-course Christmas Day turkey dinner by candlelight, with half bottle of wine per person • Live folk music entertainment at the hotel on one evening • Two nights’ bed and continental breakfast accommodation en route at a comfortable hotel in the Rhine valley area • Return Channel crossings See chart below for departures from your local area

Optional Excursion (price per person) Alpine Berchtesgaden & Lake Konigsee (full day) - £19 Please Note: Generally in Europe shops will be closed from early afternoon on Christmas Eve until the 27th December.

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Berchtesgaden

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A warm welcome awaits you at the modern, comfortable Hotel Sonne, situated in the heart of the village of Weyregg, close to all amenities. The hotel boasts a traditional Tyrolean Stube bar and modern dining room. It also has a sauna, beauty salon and solarium (payable locally). 2017 Departure C D E F G H J K L M N P R S Austrian 22 Dec 22 Dec 22 Dec 22 Dec 22 Dec 22 Dec 22 Dec 22 Dec 22 Dec 22 Dec 22 Dec 22 Dec 22 Dec 22 Dec Christmas Magic

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Colmar

Christmas in the Black Forest The scenic setting for the fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm with ancient villages of half-timbered houses, the Black Forest provides the perfect backdrop for a wonderful Christmas break including visits to cuckoo-clockmaking centre Triberg, and exquisite Strasbourg – home to ‘Europe’s oldest Christmas Market’. We make our stop in Strasbourg en route to the Black Forest. Here, the city’s festive market is held in the shadow of the magnificent cathedral, overlooking the ancient Petite France quarter of canals, covered bridges, cobbled streets and halftimbered buildings. Once settled in the ‘Schwarzwald’, you can look forward to a visit to the city of Colmar with its Christmas market and high, half-timbered houses in the Tanner District. We celebrate Christmas Day with a scenic drive through the idyllic Black

Place Kieber, Strasbourg

Forest countryside to the famous spatown of Triberg, famous for its wood carving and its cuckoo clocks. On Boxing Day, you may wish to join our optional excursion to Freiburg to see its great sandstone cathedral, delightful old town and babbling Bachle – tiny rivulets that run alongside cobbled streets. Carrying memories of a wonderful break, and hopefully some charming local gifts, we make our way back to the UK, stopping overnight en route.

Highlights • Visits to Strasbourg, Triberg and Colmar • Scenic drive through the Black Forest • Welcome drink on arrival at the Hotel Bären • Two nights’ en-route accommodation at a comfortable hotel on a bed and continental breakfast basis, such as at the Campanile in Epernay • Four nights’ dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation at the three-star Hotel Bären in Oberharmersbach • Four-course lunch on Christmas Day • Five-course candlelit dinner including a glass of wine or beer, and live music on Christmas Day • Return Channel crossings See chart below for departures from your local area

Optional Excursion (price per person) Black Forest Bakery & Schnapps Distillery (full day) – £23 Please Note: Generally in Europe shops will be closed from early afternoon on Christmas Eve until the 27th December

Your Hotel

Black Forest

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The traditional three-star Hotel Bären in Oberharmersbach has been in the same family ownership for many generations. There is a bar/restaurant and popular beer garden and rooms are comfortably furnished with private facilities. Some of the rooms maybe in the main ‘haus’ or its ‘nebenhause’ which are adjoining buildings to main hotel. C D E F G H J K L M N P R S 22 Dec 22 Dec 22 Dec 22 Dec 22 Dec 22 Dec 22 Dec 22 Dec 22 Dec 22 Dec 22 Dec 22 Dec 22 Dec 22 Dec

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Bayeux Tapestry

Christmas in Normandy Picturesque Normandy, with its historic towns, time-forgotten villages and lovely old ports, is the perfect choice for a Christmas away from home. Highlights include visits to the historic Bayeux Tapestry, Joan of Arc’s Rouen and delightful Honfleur, and the opportunity, on an optional excursion, to explore iconic Mont Saint-Michel. The morning after our arrival we begin with a visit to Rouen. See the place du Vieux-Marche, site of Joan of Arc’s martyrdom; the one-handed mechanical clock, the Gros Horloge; and the stalls of Rouen’s Christmas Market. You’ll also visit the exquisite fishing port of Honfleur, a favourite retreat of the Impressionist artists. Pre-Christmas, we’ll also visit the UNESCO-listed Bayeux tapestry, and the delightful Christmas Market in Caen! Enjoy a Christmas Day to remember, full of rest, relaxation and fun, as well as a Mont Saint-Michel

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leisurely four-course Christmas lunch, a light dinner and evening entertainment. On Boxing Day, relax in the hotel or join our optional excursion to UNESCO-listed Mont Saint-Michel. On the penultimate day of this tour we visit the 100-year-old E. Graindorge cheese dairy as well as the ageing-cellar of the prestigious Chateau du Breuil Calvados distillery, including a guided tour and Calvados tasting. What a way to end this wonderful Christmas break!

Highlights • Half-day visits to Rouen, Honfleur and Caen • Guided panoramic tour of Rouen • A visit to Bayeux including entry to the Bayeux Tapestry museum • Visits to the Chateau du Breuil Calvados distillery and the E. Graindourge cheese dairy • Six nights’ dinner, bed and buffet breakfast accommodation at the four-star Qualys Hotel Rouen La Bertelière, Rouen • Four-course Christmas Day lunch with half a bottle of wine per person, mineral water and coffee and two course Christmas Day dinner • Return Channel crossings See chart below for departures from your local area

Optional Excursion (price per person) Mont Saint-Michel (full day) – Day Five - £19 Please Note: Generally in Europe shops will be closed from early afternoon on Christmas Eve until the 27th December

Your Hotel You will be staying at the fourstar Qualys Hotel in Rouen. This

elegant hotel is typical of a traditional Normandy-style country house. Relax around the magnificent fireplace in the welcoming private bar with free WiFi throughout the hotel. Bedrooms have private facilities, TV, telephone, tea/ coffee-making facilities and hairdryers.

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Costa Brava

Christmas in Spain Leave behind the British winter and spend the festive season on Spain’s beautiful Costa Brava, enjoying Christmas with all the trimmings in a super hotel with excellent leisure facilities, visiting colourful Olympic city Barcelona, and enjoying a Christmas Day drive along the beautiful ‘Wild Coast’. One of Europe’s ‘must-see’ cities, Barcelona exudes excitement at Christmastime, making up for what it lacks in snow-covered ‘Christkindl’ charm with a colourful Christmas atmosphere. Architect Antoni Gaudí’s astonishing La Sagrada Familia temple and the sites of the 1992 Olympic Games are amongst the city’s other memorable highlights. There’s also a chance to hunt for last-minute gifts and learn about some truly bizarre Catalan Christmas traditions on an included guided tour.

Montserrat Monastery

Celebrate Christmas Day with a tour of the Costa Brava’s quaint fishing towns and dramatic scenery, before enjoying a four-course lunch with wine and music at the hotel. On Boxing Day complete a marvellous break by joining the optional excursion to the fabled monastery at Montserrat, a centuries-old place of pilgrimage.

Highlights • Full day visit to Barcelona on Christmas Eve • Scenic coastal drive on Christmas Day • Four nights’ dinner, bed and continental breakfast accommodation at the four-star Alegria Pineda Splash in Pineda del Mar • Four-course Christmas Day lunch with half a bottle of wine per person • Evening entertainment at the Caprici Verd hotel • Two nights’ en-route bed and breakfast hotel accommodation in France • Return Channel crossings See chart below for departures from your local area

Optional Excursion (price per person) Montserrat (full day) – Day Five - £19 Please Note: Generally in Europe shops will be closed from early afternoon on Christmas Eve until the 27th December

Your Hotel You will be staying at the four-star Alegria Pineda Spash hotel situated about 350 metres from the beach and Pineda town centre. Rooms include a TV, hairdryer and mini-bar, and the hotel offers a bar, snack bar, sun terrace and swimming pools. La Sagrada Familia

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Lake Garda

Christmas on Lake Garda Join us for an unforgettable festive-tide holiday on the picturesque shores of Italy’s largest and most spectacular lake. Based in a comfortable hotel, the emphasis is firmly on rest and relaxation, combined with a little exploration of a place that has drawn visitors to its beautiful shores and surrounding region for the last hundred years. Travelling to Lake Garda from your local area, we will make an overnight stop in the Strasbourg/Colmar area of France before continuing through Switzerland on day two, arriving mid-afternoon. On Christmas Eve you may wish to join our optional half-day optional excursion we explore “fair Verona’’, the historic backdrop for Romeo and Juliet, and home to an annual opera season held in its Roman amphitheatre. On Christmas Day you’ll get to know this beautiful part of Italy on our scenic boat trip. There will be a light turkey lunch at your hotel, and then in the evening, take a seat for a celebration dinner. It’s a perfect way to spend a special day.

Highlights • A scenic boat trip on Christmas Day • Four nights’ dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation at the four-star Hotel Sole in Riva del Garda • A five-course Christmas Eve Dinner with sparkling wine and music • A turkey lunch on Christmas Day • Two nights’ en-route, bed and breakfast accommodation in a comfortable hotel in the Strasbourg/ Colmar area of France • Return Channel crossings See chart below for departures from your local area

Riva del Garda Town

An unmissable optional excursion to Venice awaits on Boxing Day. Discover its mysterious labyrinth of alleys and waterways, spectacular St Mark’s Square, the Doge’s Palace, the Rialto Bridge, and the mystique of the Palace of Prisons and the Bridge of Sighs. On the morning of day six, we bid farewell to our hosts and begin out journey home, once again staying overnight in the Strasbourg/Colmar area of France before continuing home after a wonderful Christmas break.

Optional Excursions (prices per person) Verona (half day) - £26 Venice (full day) - £42 Please Note: Generally in Europe shops will be closed from early afternoon on Christmas Eve until the 27th December

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We thoroughly enjoyed our Christmas break in Lake Garda. Our driver and tour manager were both excellent and informative throughout. Ms V Faux, Surbiton

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Diano Marina

Christmas on the Italian Riviera Journey south to warmer climes and spend the festive season on the colourful shores of the Mediterranean. Enjoy the welcoming atmosphere of a delightful family run hotel in the heart of the charming resort of Diano Marina, down the ages one of the most favoured watering holes of discerning visitors to the beautiful ‘Riviera of Flowers’. Crossing the Channel on the morning of day one, our onward journey to Diano Marina includes an overnight stay in the Beaune/Dijon area of France. Arriving in the afternoon of day two you will have plenty of time to rest and relax at the hotel or on the beach, hopefully with a refreshing drink or an ice cream! On Christmas Eve, a four course dinner and games will be part of a traditional Italian Christmas Eve. You may also join an optional full day excursion to glamorous Monte Carlo. Christmas Day begins with a festive glass of sparkling spumante, before you enjoy wonderful views on a scenic coastal drive. Round off the day with a five-course, traditional Christmas Dinner and dancing.

San Remo

A relaxed Boxing Day can be spent enjoying the resort and your hotel, or you might choose to join a final optional excursion to Ventimiglia and San Remo. This evening, conclude your break with a four-course farewell dinner by candlelight. On the morning of the 27th December bid ‘Arrivederci’ to our hosts and board the coach for the return journey to France where, once again, we’ll overnight before continuing home after a wonderful Christmas break!

Highlights • A half-day scenic coastal drive on Christmas Day • Four nights’ dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation at the three-star Hotel Helios in Diano Marina • Dancing after dinner on your day of arrival • Traditional Grande Tombola entertainment on Christmas Eve • Christmas Day five-course dinner • Dinner by candlelight on Boxing Day • Two nights’ en-route accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis in the Beaune/Dijon area of France • Return Channel crossings See chart below for departures from your local area

Optional Excursions (prices per person) Monte Carlo & Monaco (full day) - £25 San Remo & Ventimiglia (extended half day) - £19 Please Note: Generally in Europe shops will be closed from early afternoon on Christmas Eve until the 27th December

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Monaco

Centrally located in the delightful resort of Diano Marina, and with easy access to the beach, the family run Hotel Helios offers free bike hire, a traditional restaurant, and a bar and lounge area. All of the bedrooms have a balcony, shower, safe, television, telephone and WiFi.

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Arc de Triomphe

New Year in Paris Three-Day Highlights

Join us for a truly memorable break as you see in 2018 in the incomparable ‘City of Light’ which, dressed in its festive finery at this very special time of year, is more glamorous and exciting than ever! Enjoy our optional excursions or explore the French capital at your leisure, and take in the atmosphere as the excitement builds and New Year approaches.

• A visit to the Champs-Elysées for the New Year’s Eve celebrations • Panoramic guided sightseeing tour • Free time in Paris • Two nights’ bed and continental breakfast accommodation at a three-star hotel in the Greater Paris area

Three-day Itinerary Enjoy a full day in Paris, starting with an included introductory panoramic city tour, during which the world-famous sights, including the Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe and the Louvre, will be brought to life. Our optional Seine river boat cruise will show you the landmarks of the city’s heart from a famous Bateau Mouche. During the evening there’s the chance to visit the soaring Montparnasse Tower to ride one of the world’s fastest lifts to the top floor for sensational views of a city waiting to welcome in the New Year. Perhaps treat yourself to a glass of champagne before returning to ‘earth’ to join the crowds. The Champs-Elysées is the place to be for the New Year celebrations culminating in a spectacular light show and fireworks at the Arc de Triomphe.

Four-Day Highlights • Visits to the Champs-Elysées for the New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day celebrations • Panoramic guided sightseeing tour • Free time in Paris over two days • Three nights’ bed and continental breakfast accommodation at a three-star hotel in the Greater Paris area

Four-day Itinerary A four-day version of this tour allows an extra day in Paris, perhaps enjoying the colourful New Year’s Day Parade of carnival floats making their way along the Champs-Elysées. This extended break also offers the chance to enjoy an optional ‘Latin Quarter and Sightseeing by River’ evening excursion, exploring the narrow streets and buildings of the famous Left Bank, and ending the day with a romantic Seine cruise.

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Optional Excursions (prices per person) Montparnasse Tower – £15 Seine River Cruise (lunchtime) – £10 (Three-day tour only) Latin Quarter & River Cruise – £14 (Four-day tour only)

Your Hotel You will be staying in a three-star hotel in the Greater Paris area on a bed and continental breakfast basis. All rooms in all hotels have private facilities.

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London New Year Dance & River Cruise See London’s New Year’s Eve Fireworks from the best vantage point, a river cruise on the River Thames, on this three-day New Year break. You will stay in a good four-star hotel, with a dinner and disco on the first night, and have time for London shopping and sightseeing and a visit to London’s New Year Parade.

Start the weekend by getting in the party mood with a hotel disco on the first night. The following morning we take you to Central London for shopping and sightseeing. After free-time in the capital enjoy a threecourse meal with wine in a Central London restaurant followed by a short stroll to board a Thames Riverboat. As midnight approaches the boat will get close to Big Ben and one of the most spectacular New Year firework displays in the world. After a late night and a late breakfast,

we return to Central London for The New Year’s Day Parade, with marching bands from all over the world creating a riot of colour and sound. With time for lunch in London’s West End (payable locally), your coach will depart for the return journey home.

Your Hotel You will be staying in one of a range of comfortable, four-star hotels in the Greater London area, such as the Novotel, Heathrow or the Crowne Plaza, Maidenhead. All rooms have a TV, tea/coffee-making facilities and a telephone, and your hotel will have a restaurant and a bar.

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2017 Departure London New Year Dance & River Cruise

Highlights • Three-course evening meal and after dinner disco on your first evening away • Coach transfers to London for the New Year’s Eve celebrations • Three-course evening meal with a half bottle of wine on New Year’s Eve • Thames river cruise for the New Year’s Eve fireworks with a glass of bubbly • Transfer to London for The New Year’s Day London Parade • Two nights’ bed and continental breakfast accommodation in a shared twin room with private facilities at a four-star Greater London area hotel See chart below for departures from your local area

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A great way to see in the New Year. Got great views of the fireworks from out on deck and the on board entertainment was superb! Ms Webb, via email

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Festive River Cruises

Festive European River Cruising Combine all the magic of river-cruising with the chance to catch the Rhineland dressed in its colourful, festive cloak on a choice of delightful Christmastime voyages. Get into the Christmas spirit early with our Rhine Christmas Markets cruise – an ideal way to pick up some charming, hand-crafted gifts for friends and family. If you’d like to spend the big day itself on the Rhine, our wonderful fiveday Christmas Cruise takes in Rüdesheim, Koblenz and Königswinter. And if keen to escape the lull between Boxing Day and New Year’s Eve, then look no further than our everpopular Betwixtmas Cruise! These voyages always sell out quickly, so don’t miss out – book today Olympia

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Olympia Lounge

Koblenz Christmas Market

Christmas Markets Rhine River Cruise Don’t miss this unforgettable festive cruise through the fairytale Rhine Valley – its towns and villages dressed for the Christmas season. Sail from picturesque Boppard through the Rhine Gorge to Rüdesheim and its famous Christmas market, to historic Koblenz. After passing fairytale castles and riverside villages, and sailing beneath the legendary Lorelei rock you’ll arrive in Rüdesheim, where you can enjoy the famous Christmas market. You’ll also visit the Christmas market at historic Koblenz, and as well as all the comforts of Olympia to enjoy, there’s also an optional excursion to pretty Bonn. Alternative travel options are available - please contact us for details. See chart below for departures from your local area 2017 Departures

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Highlights • Embark in Boppard and cruise through the Rhine Gorge, beneath the Lorelei rock • Christmas market calls at Rüdesheim and Koblenz • Three nights’ full-board accommodation on Olympia • On-board evening entertainment • Porterage on and off Olympia • Return Channel crossings L 17 Dec – –

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Christmas Rhine River Cruise Highlights

Make it a Christmas to remember this year! Nothing could be more enjoyable than spending the festive holiday being pampered in your own floating hotel.

• Embark in Boppard and cruise through the Rhine Gorge • Special Christmas Eve lunch on board in Rüdesheim • Traditional Christmas Night dinner party on board in Koblenz • Party with live music and a call at Königswinter • Four nights’ full-board accommodation on Olympia • On-board evening entertainment • Porterage on and off Olympia • Return Channel crossings

Call at some truly beautiful places – including Rüdesheim, Koblenz and Königswinter – and enjoy being looked after by friendly crew keen to ensure you have a very special Christmas cruise! Alternative travel options are available, please contact us for details. See chart below for departures from your local area

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Rüdesheim Christmas Market

Koblenz

Betwixtmas Rhine River Cruise Join us by coach and make the most of the Christmas break on this very special festive cruise through the most scenic stretch of the Rhine, enjoying rest, relaxation and gentle exploration of some truly wonderful places, including Rüdesheim and Koblenz, and all the comforts of Olympia. Cruise between banks dotted with pretty villages, hillsides carpeted with slumbering vineyards and topped by fairytale castles. Enjoy the included visits and perhaps an optional excursion to historic Cologne. There’s also a Farewell Party on board to celebrate the season and complete a memorable few days. Alternative travel options are available - please contact us for details. See chart below for departures from your local area 2017 Departures Christmas Cruise

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Highlights • Embark in Boppard and cruise through the Rhine Gorge, beneath the Lorelei • Calls at Rüdesheim and Koblenz • Three nights’ full-board accommodation on Olympia • On-board evening entertainment • Porterage on and off Olympia • Return Channel crossings

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Your Holiday Departure Point We know that a convenient local pick-up point is important to you, so we offer a choice of nearly 400 pick-up points across the country. There’s sure to be one that suits you! Just follow the three simple steps below in order to choose your departure point and date.

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Angus Dumfries & Galloway Edinburgh Falkirk Fife Glasgow Perth & Kinross South Lanarkshire Lake Windermere

Dundee Dumfries, Lockerbie Edinburgh Grangemouth Dunfermline Glasgow Perth Hamilton

Area

Cumbria

Carlisle, Kendal, Penrith

Area

The North East

County Durham

Bishop Auckland, Darlington, Durham, Stockton on Tees Newcastle Port

Meet At Port North Yorkshire Middlesbrough, Redcar (see also F) Northumberland Morpeth Gateshead, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear Sunderland, Whitley Bay Area

The North West & North Wales

Cheshire

Clwyd Gwynedd

Lancashire

Merseyside Staffordshire (see also G & H)

Altrincham, Chester, Crewe, Ellesmere Port, Knutsford Services M6, Macclesfield, Northwich, Poplar 2000 Services M6/M56, Runcorn, Sale, Stockport, Warrington, Wilmslow Colwyn Bay, Llandudno, Mold, Queensferry, Rhyl, Wrexham Bangor Accrington, Ashton Under Lyne, Blackburn, Blackpool, Bolton, Burnley, Bury, Chorley, Eccles, Lancaster, Leigh, Manchester, Middleton, Oldham, Preston, Prestwich, Rawtenstall, Rochdale, Wigan Birkenhead, Liverpool, Southport, St Helens Keele Services M6

Yorkshire

Derbyshire (see also E & H) North Yorkshire (see also D) Nottinghamshire (see also H) South Yorkshire

West Yorkshire

Area

Chesterfield, Matlock Harrogate, Northallerton, Ripon, Selby, Skipton, Thirsk, York Retford, Worksop Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham, Sheffield, Woodall Services M1 Bradford, Dewsbury, Ferrybridge Services A1/M62, Halifax, Huddersfield, Keighley, Leeds, Pontefract, Shipley, Wakefield, Woolley Edge Services M1

West Midlands, Worcs & Staffs

Hereford Abingdon, Shrewsbury, Telford Cannock, Lichfield, Newcastle under Staffordshire Lyme, Stafford, Stoke on Trent, (see also E & H) Tamworth Warwickshire Leamington Spa, Nuneaton, Warwick Birmingham, Coventry, Dudley, Halesowen, Kidderminster, Solihull, West Midlands Stourbridge, Sutton Coldfield, Walsall, West Bromwich, Wolverhampton Bromsgrove, Evesham, Hopwood Worcestershire Services M42, Malvern Link, Redditch, Worcester Herefordshire Oxfordshire Shropshire

Area

East Midlands & Lincolnshire

Derbyshire (see also F) East Riding of Yorkshire

Derby, Ilkeston Beverley, Hessle, Hull

Coalville, Donington Park Services M1, Hinckley, Leicester, Leicester Forest Services M1, Loughborough Boston, Cleethorpes, Gainsborough, Grantham, Lincolnshire Grantham Services A1, Grimsby, (see also F) Lincoln, Louth, Scunthorpe, Sleaford, Stamford Hull Port Meet At Port Hucknall, Mansfield, Newark, Nottinghamshire Nottingham, (see also F) Sutton in Ashfield Leicestershire (see also J)

Staffordshire (see also E & G)

Burton upon Trent , Uttoxeter

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East Anglia & Essex

Cambridgeshire

Essex

Norfolk Suffolk Area

Area

Cambridge, Ely, Huntingdon, Peterborough, St Neots, Wisbech Barking, Basildon, Benfleet, Billericay, Braintree, Brentwood, Chalkwell Park, Chelmsford, Clacton on Sea, Colchester, Harlow, Hadleigh Church, Romford, Saffron Walden, Southend on Sea, The Elms, Thorpe Bay Station, Thurrock Services M25,Westcliff, Witham Dereham, Fakenham, Great Yarmouth, Kings Lynn, Norwich, Thetford, Wymondham Bury St Edmunds, Ipswich, Lowestoft, Newmarket, Stowmarket, Sudbury

South Wales, Avon and Glos

Bristol Dyfed Gloucestershire Gwent Mid Glamorgan Somerset (see also L) South Glamorgan West Glamorgan Wiltshire (see also M)

Bristol Carmarthen, Haverfordwest, Llanelli Cheltenham, Cirencester, Dursley, Gloucester, Stroud, Tewkesbury Abergavenny, Chepstow, Cwmbran, Newport, Magor Services M4 Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, Pontypridd, Sarn Services M4, Swansea Bath, Clevedon, Frome, Glastonbury, Gordano Services M5, Shepton Mallet, Weston Super Mare Cardiff, Cardiff West Services M4 Neath, Port Talbot Chippenham, Leigh Delamere Services M4, Swindon, Trowbridge

Devon & Cornwall

Cornwall

Devon Somerset (see also K)

Bodmin, Launceston, Liskeard, Penzance, Redruth, Saltash, St Austell, Truro Barnstaple, Bideford, Dawlish, Exeter, Exeter Services M5, Exmouth, Honiton, Ivybridge, Newton Abbot, Okehampton, Paignton, Plymouth, Tavistock, Tiverton, Torquay, Totnes Bridgwater, Bridgwater Services M5, Taunton, Yeovil

Area

Dorset, Hants & Wilts

Dorset

Hampshire

Wiltshire (see also K)

Blandford Forum, Bournemouth, Bridport, Christchurch, Dorchester, Ferndown, Poole, Shaftesbury, Sherborne, Weymouth, Wimborne Minster Aldershot, Andover, Basingstoke, Cosham, Eastleigh, Fareham, Farnborough, Fleet Services M3, Havant, Portsmouth, Ringwood, Southampton, Totton, Waterlooville, Winchester, Winchester Services M3 Amesbury, Salisbury

North & West London, Berks, Bucks & Oxon

Bracknell, Chieveley Services M4, Maidenhead, Newbury, Reading, Slough, Wokingham Buckinghamshire Amersham, Beaconsfield , High Wycombe (see also S) London Ealing (see also N & R) Feltham, Harrow, Hendon, Middlesex Hounslow, Ruislip, Uxbridge Banbury, Bicester, Didcot, Oxford, Oxfordshire Oxford Services M40, Witney Berkshire

Area

Kent & South East London Ashford, Bexleyheath, Bromley, Canterbury, Chatham, Dartford, Deal, Dover, Folkestone, Gillingham, Gravesend, Herne Bay, Maidstone, Maidstone Services M20, Margate, Orpington, Ramsgate, Rochester, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Saltwood Services M20, Sevenoaks, Sittingbourne, Swanley, Tonbridge

Kent

London Eltham, Lewisham (see also N & P) Meet At Port Dover

Area

N East Sussex London (see also R & P) Surrey

West Sussex

Surrey & Sussex Bexhill on Sea, Brighton, Eastbourne, Hastings, Newhaven Camberwell, Streatham, Wimbledon Camberley, Croydon, Epsom, Guildford, Kingston upon Thames, Leatherhead, Redhill, Reigate, Staines, Sutton, Walton on Thames, Weybridge, Worcester Park, Woking Burgess Hill, Crawley, East Grinstead, Horsham, Pease Pottage Services A23/ M23, Worthing

Area

Beds, Herts & Northants

Bedfordshire

Bedford, Luton, Toddington Services M1

Buckinghamshire (see also P)

Milton Keynes

Hertfordshire

Birchanger Green Services M11, Bishops Stortford, Hemel Hempstead, Hertford, Hitchin, Letchworth, St Albans, South Mimms Services A1(M), Stevenage, Waltham Cross, Watford, Welwyn Garden City

Leicestershire (see also H) Middlesex

Market Harborough

Enfield Corby, Kettering, Northampton, Northamptonshire Rushden, Wellingborough Warwickshire Rugby

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