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Coach Tour Holidays 2015 Ireland | Scotland | Wales | South & South West Lake District & The North | Channel Islands | Special Breaks

Welcome

Welcome Dear Friends, Welcome to our 2015 Brochure. It is a little later than usual this year, but well worth waiting for.

We’ve tried to keep our prices the same wherever possible; however some hotels have made a small increase.

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Don’t forget our holiday vouchers, ideal as a Christmas, Birthday or Anniversary gift.

We produced our first tours back in 1994, over 20 years ago! Some of you will have travelled with us then and we hope that you have enjoyed our holidays and will continue to do so.

As most of you will know Tim has been suffering with back problems for some considerable time and due to this he will be retiring from driving at the end of the year. We will therefore be reducing the number of coaches that we operate so please make sure to book early this year to avoid disappointment.

Clair will be taking more of the tours and on some you will see Matthew as usual.

For our younger clients, who do not require door to door pick ups, we have a selection of Weekend Breaks and ‘No Frills’ holidays with pick up points; look out for our leaflets throughout the year. We have something for everyone this year, so get booking!

Thank you for choosing Golden Holidays, we look forward to seeing you again this year.

Pam & Tim

Due to Health & Safety, please adhere to our Luggage conditions below, if you require any guidance please call us and we will gladly help.

HOTELS All our hotels have been carefully selected with your comfort in mind.

Accommodation is based on bed, breakfast and evening meal, unless otherwise stated, leaving plenty of time for the inclusive full and half day excursions, enabling you to enjoy the surroundings, scenery and places of interest. All bedrooms are en-suite with colour TV and tea/coffee making facilities. Many of our hotels offer regular entertainment which includes dancing, live music, bingo etc.

EXCURSIONS All excursions are carefully planned to offer a balance of organised and free time. The coach travel on all excursions is included in the price; however, entrance fees, admission charges and show tickets are not included in the price unless otherwise stated in the itinerary.

We reserve the right to alter, adjust and amend advertised itinerary times and days depending on the weather, hotel meal times and other influences outside of our control.

LUXURY COACH TRAVEL Your safety is of paramount importance to us and our vehicles are maintained to the highest standards. This together with our fleet being fitted with road speed governors and conforming to the legal legislation safety measures, ensures our commitment to your peace of mind. Coaches are equipped with seat belts, reclining seats, tinted windows, curtains and some with toilet and drinks machine.

EXPERIENCED UNIFORMED DRIVERS/COURIERS Our drivers/couriers have been selected not only for their high standards of driving, but also for their caring, enthusiastic and friendly manner. You will find them willing to listen to requests and special needs, also to answer questions and queries throughout your tour. This is the Golden Holidays policy as we value our customers and wish you to come back time after time.

DOOR-TO-DOOR PICKUP You will be informed of your pickup time 7 days prior to departure. You will be collected from your door by one of our ‘feeder’ mini coaches or by taxi and taken to meet the main holiday coach at a suitable central location at Tibshelf. This eliminates hours of travelling around various pickup points and enabling the coach to commence its journey immediately after loading, the reverse applies on return.

FINANCIAL SECURITY Golden Holidays operate a ‘client trust fund account’ to comply with EU Directive 30/314. In the unlikely event that we should cease trading you are guaranteed repayment of all monies paid or the completion of your holiday if it has already commenced.

LUGGAGE Your driver will take care of your luggage (you are not expected to carry your own suitcase), but the company cannot accept responsibility for loss or damage unless it can be proved that it is due to negligence on the company’s part. We have now put a maximum limit of 15kgs (33lbs) in weight and no larger than 26ins x 8ins x 15ins in size. If the weight or size is exceeded there will be a £15 surcharge payable.

NO SMOKING All coaches are designated NO SMOKING zones. Passengers are reminded to refrain from smoking until the regular ‘comfort’ stops.

LATE AVAILABILITY HOLIDAY From time to time we are offered late availability holidays at short notice at some very special prices. If you are able to drop everything at short notice, then you might like to have your name added to our late availability mailing list or your mobile number so that we can text you with special offers. Please telephone now and ask for Pam. GROUPS If you are a group or party organiser please allow us to help, we have a wealth of experience in organising all aspects of coach travel and accommodation. Be it to organise a holiday, short break, outing or to see a show, we are available to arrange a package tailor-made to suit your individual requirements. Please telephone and ask for Pam or Tim.

Opening Hours: Monday-Friday 9am - 4pm

Saturday 9am - 3pm

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Destinations

Destinations Ireland

Winter & Special Breaks

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Chester Shopper

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London Shopper

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York

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Cotswolds Pamper

12 St Agnes

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Statford upon Avon

13 Paignton

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Bath Weekend

13 Weymouth

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Southport Flower Show

14 Bournemouth

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Thursford Spectacular

14 Kent (Call the Midwife Break)

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Fred Dibnah’s Life of Steam

15 Eastbourne

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Shropshire Tour

15 Isle of Wight

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Northumbria and Seahouses

16 Sidmouth

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Mystery Weekends

16 Weston Super Mare

South & South West

16 Torquay

Channel Islands Lake District & North

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Fort William

18 Blackpool

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Edinburgh

19 Cumbria

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20 Morecambe

10 Tenby 10 Criccieth

20 Skegness

11 Llandudno

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TRAVEL CLUB We would like to offer our loyal, frequent travellers the opportunity to enjoy holidays at even lower prices. For an annual subscription of £10 per person members will receive regular information regarding special offers and late deals.

Through our loyalty bonus scheme if members book more than one holiday direct from our office we will discount your 2nd, 3rd and 4th holiday by £5 per person, anymore than this £10 per person.

All you need to do is quote previous holidays booked in the same year. Call our office or send a letter of application along with a cheque for £10 per person to Golden Holidays.

Please note: Loyalty bonuses do not apply to group, special offer, mystery weekends Tims mini breaks or late availability bookings, only to Travel Club Members.

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Special Breaks

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Chester Shopper

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London

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Queens Hotel Premier 4 star Hotel in the centre of Chester.

Founded by the Romans over 2000 years ago, the city walls are the most complete in Britain. In every corner of the city you are confronted with history. As well as having so much history and heritage, Chester is a vibrant, dynamic city full of bars, pubs and one of the most unique features are the two-tiered rows, which means you can shop whatever the weather.

Included in Price

Sat 10th – Sun 11th January

Holiday Inn, Kensington Included in Price Pick up points (not door to door), all coach travel.

1 night bed & breakfast.

Pick up points (not door to door), all coach travel.

1 night dinner, bed & breakfast.

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This London Shopper Weekend gives you the chance to grab those bargains and enjoy the sights and sounds, theatres, restaurants and the many museums and art galleries.

DURATION

PRICE

2 Days

£89

S/S

DATE

DURATION

PRICE

S/S

£20

Sat 24th - Sun 25th Jan

2 Days

£99

£42

£1

York Breaks

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Costswolds

York Queens Hotel City Break

York & Steam

Pick Up Points. All Coach Travel, 1 nights bed & buffet breakfast & evening meal.

Pick Up Points. All Coach Travel, evening meal and 1 night bed & buffet breakfast. Excursions as indicated.

THERE IS SO MUCH TO SEE AND DO: The authentic and Victorian streets; stroll down the ‘Shambles’.

The Minster; the largest Gothic cathedral in Northern Europe.

The National Railway Museum; home to The Mallard and Stephenson’s replica of the ‘Rocket’.

The Jorvic Centre where you can journey back over 1,000 years …and much more!

DAY 1 Free time to visit the fabulous sights (York Minster, Cliffords Tower, City Ramparts) and the amazing and varied Museums.

DAY 2 We leave for Pickering and a trip on the famous North Yorkshire Moors Railway passing through ‘Heartbeat’ country then onto Whitby by coach.

Hilton Hotel, Swindon Go on pamper yourselves!

On this tour the emphasis is on relaxation. Enjoy a swim, sauna or a Jacuzzi in our comfortable 4* hotel. You don’t have to worry about meal times because you can take breakfast and dinner when you like – individually or with old or new-found friends (just remember to book your table). Excursions are included to enjoy the best of the Cotswold villages but we’ll leave a little later in the mornings so there’s no need to rush.

ITINERARY U Stratford upon Avon U Gloucester Quays U Bourton on the Water U Stow on the Wold

Included in Price Door to door. 2 nights dinner bed & breakfast and excursions as shown.

Sun 1st - Mon 2nd February

Thu 16th - Fri 17th July

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PRICE

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DURATION

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2 Days

£89

£20

2 Days

£99

£20

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DURATION

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Sat 14th – Mon 16th March

3 Days

£155

£40

Phone our Booking’s Hotline - 01773 830921 or 01773 834401

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Stratford

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Bath

Special Breaks

£9

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Shakespeare Hotel The birthplace of William Shakespeare is steeped in culture and history.

Set in the beautiful rural Warwickshire countryside, on the banks of the river Avon, many of the original houses from Shakespeare’s time are still in excellent condition.

Designated by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site, Bath presents some of the finest architectural sights in Europe such as the Royal Crescent, the Circus and Pulteney Bridge alongside a diverse collection of museums and attractions including the Roman Baths, Bath Abbey and Thermal Bath Spa.

Saturday Excursion to Hatton Country World and explore Stratford upon Avon.

Sunday We take a Boat Cruise along the Avon with commentary and a visit to Bourton on the Water.

Hilton Bath City Hotel

Included in Price

Hilton Bath City Hotel Included in Price

Pick Up Points (not door to door), Evening meal and 1 night bed

Pickup Uppoints Points to door).

Pick (not(not doordoor to door), all coach travel. meal bed and &1 breakfast. night bedTicket & breakfast.

1Evening night dinner, to the Harry Potter Studio Tour

& breakfast. Excursions as indicated.

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Sun 17th – Mon 18th May

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PRICE

2 Days

£99

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DURATION

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£20

Sun 5th - Mon 6th July

2 Days

£99

£20

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Southport Flower Show

The Thursford Christmas Spectacular is the biggest and most exciting Christmas show of all time in Britain. Come and experience the popular blend of Christmas entertainment, with dazzling dancers, beautiful costumes, Christmas songs, carols, including outstanding music and singing from our cast of over one hundred.

Each show is a pageant of spectacle and colour - the music a seamless transition from an up-beat dance routine to a choral rendition of a Christmas carol, a show which would not be out of place in any of London’s West End theatres.

Thistle Hotel, Haydock Included in Price Pick up points (not door to door) Evening meal and 1 night bed & breakfast All Coach Travel. Excursions as indicated.

Southport Flower Show, one of the friendliest flower shows in the UK with books, show gardens, food and much more!

Day 1: Liverpool Overnight stay at your hotel Day 2: Southport Flower Show

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DURATION

PRICE

S/S

Sat 22nd – Sun 23rd August

2 Days

£99

£20

This 2 day break includes: • Pick Up Points (not door to door), • 1 night bed and breakfast • Sunday Lunch • Full evening at the Thursford Theatre • Visit to Norwich DATE

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PRICE

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Sun 8th – Mon 9th November Sun 15th – Mon 16th November Sun 22nd – Mon 23rd November Sun 29th – Mon 30th November

2 Days 2 Days 2 Days 2 Days

£135 £135 £135 £135

£20 £20 £20 £20

Sun 6th – Mon 7th December

2 Days

£135

£20

Phone our Booking’s Hotline - 01773 830921 or 01773 834401

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£2

Door to door, all coach travel.

4 nights bed, breakfast & evening meal. Excursions as indicated

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Steam was a passion of Fred Dibnah MBE, steeplejack and TV personality. On this break we discover how steam has powered industry and visit the areas that flourished around it.

Fred’s house in Bolton is now preserved as a museum and we take you on a guided tour including a cuppa in Fred’s kitchen!

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TOUR ITINERARY INCLUDES: We include an entertaining guided visit to Fred’s home in Bolton; where you will see his home, work yard, his famous red ladders, his fantastic collection of Victorian artefacts and be in awe of his amazing ability to capture the great Victorian era with his completely steam powered machinery. Tea and biscuits included.

Fred Dibnah’s Life of Steam

You can also visit Bolton’s award winning bustling market with its 300 indoor and outdoor stalls and the Steam Museum is well worth a visit with working steam engines etc.

An excursion to Bury; where you can visit the 500 year old market the biggest in the North West.

Mercure Dunkenhalgh Spa Hotel 4* The hotel is a 700 year old country manor boasting restaurant, bar, swimming pool, spa and leisure facilities.

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DURATION

PRICE

S/S

Mon 13th - Fri 17th April

5 Days

£285

£60

We take you on a nostalgic trip back in time with a journey through the Irwell Valley on the East Lancashire Railway from Bury to Rawtenstall.

Shopping experience at Oswaldtwistle Mills We discover the story of cotton production at Queen Street Mill Textile Museum where you will receive a guided tour of the home of the last surviving and operating steam powered weaving mill in the world.

The North Yorkshire Mining Museum; where you can take a trip down the mine.

Included in Price

£3

Door to door. 4 nights bed & breakfast and evening meal.

Excursions as indicated.

Park Inn, Telford ITINERARY INCLUDES

Shropshire Tour DATE

DURATION

PRICE

S/S

Mon 25th - Fri 29th May

5 Days

£320

£60

Ironbridge Village - The birthplace of industry has been described as “the most extraordinary district in the world” and is still a remarkable, and beautiful place to visit today.

• At Blists Hill Victorian Town - you can meet the Victorians in their shops, cottages and workplaces (museum entrance included).

• Journey on the Severn Valley Railway from Bridgnorth to Bewdley. (Train fare included) • Acton Scott Estate - Setting for the BBC’s Victorian Farm, consists of small farmsteads, stone and timber framed cottages, ancient woodland and open pasture.

At its centre is Acton Scott Hall, an Elizabethan mansion c1580 (entrance included).

• Ludlow - A walk through this thriving market town’s main streets and quiet lanes is to walk through over 900 years of architectural history. There are almost 500 listed buildings in the town.

• Stokesay Castle; the finest and best preserved fortified medieval manor house in England (entrance included).

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Door to door. 4 nights bed & buffet breakfast & evening meal. Excursions as indicated.

Bamburgh Castle Inn Dating back to the 18th century, the Inn is situated in Seahouses by the harbour on the beautiful Northumberland Coast. The Inn offers visitors comfortable rooms, excellent food & drink and a relaxing atmosphere. All served up with sea views.

Northumbria & Seahouses Bamburgh Castle Inn Facilities Include Lifts Stairs to some rooms

En-suite Tea/Coffee in room

Entertainment Leisure facilities Accommodation Half Board

DATE

DURATION

PRICE

S/S

Mon 12th - Fri 16th Oct

5 Days

£355

£80

ITINERARY DAY 1 Travel to Seahouses.

DAY 2 We head north to the delightful, unspoiled ‘Holy Island of Lindisfarne’. Take a visit to Bamburgh Castle (admission included).

DAY 3 Free day - Why not visit the harbour and take a boat trip to see the seals.

DAY 4 We depart to the market town of Alnwick on the River Aln and visit Alnwick Castle & Garden (entrance included), one of the most exciting contemporary gardens to be developed in the last century, a magical landscape created from a unique idea. See fascinating plants, water sculptures, the famous cascading fountain and one of the world’s largest wooden tree houses.

DAY 5

Homeward Journey.

Bamburgh Castle

Mystery

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Pick Up Points (not door to door), All Coach Travel, evening meal and 1 night bed & breakfast.

This has been one of the most popular of all our tours for years. Because these trips are all last minute bookings, even we don’t know where we are going until 2-3 weeks before, and these breaks represent fantastic value for money. We suggest you book early to avoid disappointment.

Mystery Hotel The hotels are of our usual quality, at least 3 Star and all have en-suite facilities. Hurry! One mystery tour will depart every month.

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DURATION

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Sat 17th – Sun 18th January Sat 21st – Sun 22nd February Sat 21st – Sun 22nd March Sat 18th – Sun 19th April Sat 16th – Sun 17th May Sat 27th – Sun 28th June Sat 11th – Sun 12th July Sat 15th – Sun 16th August Sat 12th – Sun 13th September Sat 17th – Sun 18th October Sat 14th – Sun 15th November Sat 5th – Sun 6th December

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£69 £85 £85 £85 £85 £85 £85 £85 £85 £85 £85 £90

£20 £20 £20 £20 £20 £20 £20 £20 £20 £20 £20 £20

Phone our Booking’s Hotline - 01773 830921 or 01773 834401

Special Breaks

£3

Included in Price

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Channel Islands

£6

Included in Price Door to door, All Coach Travel Return flights from Birmingham to Jersey, transfers to/from your hotel. 6 nights accommodation full English breakfast & 3 course evening meal daily 1 Full Day tour and 2 Half Day tours.

Jersey (By Air)

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As well as being known as the good food island, Jersey boasts a multitude of activities and interests.

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Mayfair Hotel A warm welcome awaits you at this conveniently located hotel, a few minutes walk from the bustling shops of St. Helier, five minutes from the famous Howard Davis Park and a ten minute stroll from the beach at Havre des Pas. The hotel boasts a lounge bar and cocktail bar, dining room and coffee shop. All bedrooms are en-suite and have central heating, colour TV, tea/coffee making facilities and direct-dial telephone. Located in the heart of the hotel is the Mayfair Leisure Complex with swimming pool, gymnasium and sun terrace.

Mayfair Hotel Facilities Include Lifts Stairs to some rooms En-suite Tea/Coffee in room

Entertainment Leisure facilities Accommodation Half Board

DATE

DURATION

PRICE

S/S

Sat 23rd - Fri 29th May

7 Days

£625

£100

£6

Included in Price

Guernsey (By Air)

Door to door, All Coach Travel Return flights from Birmingham to Guernsey, transfers to/from your hotel. Meet and greet at Guernsey airport. 6 nights accommodation full English breakfast & table d’hote dinner daily.

2 Half Day tours.

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A heady mix of stunning scenery and the best of contemporary living, Guernsey is the perfect destination.

Inspiring walks along the cliff paths, rambles through the rural interior or lazy days on the island’s beautiful beaches, Guernsey has it all.

Peninsula Hotel

Image courtesy of Visit Guernsey

Peninsula Hotel Facilities Include Lifts Stairs to some rooms En-suite Tea/Coffee in room

Entertainment

Leisure facilities Outdoor heated pool Accommodation Half Board

Overlooking Grand Havre Bay the hotel is ideally situated on a sandy beach on the north-west coast of the island. Bedrooms are en suite with satellite TV, hairdryer, tea/coffee making facilities and free WiFi. DATE

DURATION

PRICE

S/S

Sun 13th - Sat 19th Sept

7 Days

£675

£100

Phone our Booking’s Hotline - 01773 830921 or 01773 834401

Enjoy all that this famous city has to offer from the iconic Edinburgh Castle to the National Museum of Scotland and great theatres, restaurants and bars.

Falkirk Wheel

Fort William, The Jacobite Steam Train & Loch Ness On this tour we include a one hour cruise of Loch Ness with superb views of the ruins of Urquhart Castle, dramatically situated overlooking the loch, and we experience a breathtaking journey on the world famous Jacobite Steam Train between Fort William and Mallaig.

Jacobite Steam Train

Kings Manor Hotel In the leafy seaside suburb of Portobello, The Kings Manor is a place apart – a luxurious 3-star hotel, and former convent, with everything you could wish for on site.

The Alexandra Hotel

Falkirk Wheel Designed to reconnect the Forth and Clyde Canal and the Union Canal, sited in a natural open amphitheatre at Rough Castle near Falkirk, this remarkable and elegant mechanical marvel is the only rotating boatlift in the world and is truly one of a kind (price included).

Royal Yacht Britannia This magnificent ship has played host to some of the most famous people in the world. But, above all, she was home to HM The Queen and the Royal Family. Now in Edinburgh you are welcome on board to discover the heart and soul of this most special of royal residences (price included).

The Alexandra Hotel, Fort William offers traditional Scottish hospitality within quality surroundings.

Included in Price Visits to the Falkirk Wheel & the Royal Yacht Britannia Door to Door Pick Up All Coach Travel

Free Day to explore Edinburgh

Itinerary DAY 1 Travel to our hotel in Fort William DAY 2 Full day excursion including a visit to the Highland Folk Museum to enjoy a unique insight into rural life, a boat cruise on Loch Ness (price included) and time to explore the town of Fort Augustus at the southern end of the loch DAY 3 Trip on the world famous Jacobite Stream Train between Fort William and Mallaig (price included) Following in the footsteps of Harry Potter along the route used by the Hogwarts Express a truly magical experience.

DAY 4 We take an exhilarating trip on Nevis Range (price included) in Britain’s only mountain gondola, taking you to 2150 ft for some excellent scenery.

DAY 5 Free day to explore Fort William.

DAY 6 Journey home.

Included in Price See Itinerary Door to Door Pick Up All Coach Travel Loch Ness Boat Trip Jacobite Steam Train Mountain Gondola Ride

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DURATION

PRICE

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Fri 10th - Tue 14th April

5 Days

£355

£96

Sun 25th - Fri 30th Oct

6 Days

£410

£60

Kings Manor Hotel Facilities Include

Alexandra Hotel Facilities Include

Lifts Stairs to some rooms

En-suite Tea/Coffee in room

Lifts Stairs to some rooms En-suite Tea/Coffee in room

Entertainment

Leisure facilities Accommodation Half Board

Phone our Booking’s Hotline - 01773 830921 or 01773 834401

Entertainment Leisure facilities Accommodation Half Board

Scotland

Edinburgh

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Criccieth

Tenby Wales

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Historic Tenby enjoys a splendid situation on the Pembrokeshire Coast. A delightful resort with its picturesque and colourful walled harbour, splendid golden beaches, quaint narrow streets, medieval town walls and castle ruins housing a museum. There are plenty of shops, cafes and inns. A super resort in which to relax, explore and enjoy the views or perhaps take a trip to the beautiful Caldy Island with its Cistercian Abbey.

This picturesque sleepy little Welsh coast resort makes an excellent base for touring North and Mid Wales.

Facing south into Cardigan Bay, Criccieth enjoys an unusually mild climate because of the Gulf Stream

The Lion Hotel The Cliffe-Norton Hotel The Cliffe-Norton is a privately owned hotel and occupies a premier position above North Beach with uninterrupted views across the bay and just a short walk into town.

Full day tour firstly visiting St David’s, an attractive village surrounded by spectacular coastal scenery. We continue on to Picton Castle & Gardens, Pembrokeshires finest stately home and close to the Cleddau Estuary, with 40 acres of woodland gardens. Take time to visit the restaurant, gift shop, art shop and gardens.

Your visit includes entrance and guided tour of the Castle.

streets and its famous indoor market boasting a collection of crafts, home produce and antiques all under one roof. En route back to your hotel we stop for a visit to the popular seaside resort of Saundersfoot.

Included in Price Itinerary as shown Free day to explore Tenby Door to Door Pick Up All Coach Travel Picton Castle & Gardens

We will take a full day tour to Carmarthen, the oldest town in Wales, and take a wander around its narrow

Situated on the village green commanding magnificent views of Cardigan Bay, The Lion Hotel has been developed and extended from an Olde Inn into the hotel it is today; offering a unique personal service of friendliness, comfort and true hospitality.

Wales on Rails DAY 1 Travel to Criccieth.

DAY2 Join the Ffestiniog Railway at Porthmadog (cost included) and travel through the countryside to Ffestiniog where you will rejoin the coach for a visit to Betws y Coed.

DAY 3 Morning trip to the famous Italianate village of Portmeirion (entrance fee included) featured in the cult series ‘The Prisoner’. Free afternoon or perhaps take a train ride on the Cambrian Coast Railway to Pwllheli – Market Day.

DAY 4 Full day tour travelling the 25 miles on the Welsh Highland Railway from Caenarfon through the magnificent Aberglaslyn Pass to Porthmadog (cost included).

We return to your hotel by coach taking in en route more of the scenic countryside.

DAY 5 Leave after breakfast for your journey home.

Included in Price Itinerary as shown Door to Door Pick Up All Coach Travel Criccieth

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DURATION

Wed 17th - Sun 21st June 5 Days Sat 17th - Wed 21st Oct 5 Days

PRICE

£310 £299

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SEAVIEW

£16 £16

£16 £16

Lifts Stairs to some rooms

En-suite Tea/Coffee in room

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PRICE

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Mon 1st - Fri 5th June

5 Days

£320

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The Lion Hotel Facilities Include

The Cliffe-Norton Hotel Facilities Include

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Entertainment Leisure facilities Accommodation Half Board

Lifts Stairs to some rooms En-suite Tea/Coffee in room

Phone our Booking’s Hotline - 01773 830921 or 01773 834401

Entertainment Leisure facilities Accommodation Half Board

Llandudno

OUR MOST POPULAR TOUR Wales

Easily the most popular of the North Wales resorts, with its wide flat promenade with plenty of seating and bandstand it has remained unspoiled by amusements and commerce since Victorian times. The Great Orme to the west of the bay can be reached for breathtaking views by lift, tramway or special mini coaches can be arranged for guided tours.

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The Tynedale Hotel The hotel is situated in a premier position on the seafront, opposite the bandstand, with easy access to shops and amenities.

All rooms have en-suite facilities, tea/coffee making equipment, colour TV and direct-dial telephone. Classified by the Welsh Tourist Board as a 4 crown hotel, this superb family run establishment will amaze you with its top class entertainment and fantastic food.

Included in Price 1 Full Day and 1 Half Day Excursions (5 Day Holiday) 2 Full Day and 2 Half Day Excursions (8 Day Holiday) Door to Door Pick Up All Coach Travel

LANDLUBBERS CRUISE

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PRICE

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Sun 29th Mar - Thu 2nd Apr

5 Days

£320

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£325 £325 £475 £475 £325

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£325

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Wed 30th Dec - Sun 3rd Jan 2016 5 Days

£480

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The Tynedale Hotel Facilities Include Lifts Stairs to some rooms En-suite Tea/Coffee in room

Entertainment Leisure facilities Accommodation Half Board

Mon 4th - Fri 8th May Tue 9th - Sat 13th June Sat 4th - Sat 11th July Sat 1st - Sat 8th Aug Sat 26th - Wed 30th Sept HOLLY & MISTLETOE

Mon 9th - Fri 13th Nov NEW YEAR BREAK

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Ireland

Ireland

St Agnes

With breathtaking landscapes, an enriched history and bustling culture, discover the best Ireland has to offer.

St. Agnes is a picturesque village on the north coast of Cornwall. Steeped in mining history, the village still retains a traditional friendly Cornish atmosphere and makes a wonderful base for your holiday, with four varied beaches and a central location for touring the rest of Cornwall. Dramatic coastal walks and breathtaking scenery filled with relics from the past.

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Riverside Park Hotel, Enniscorthy One of the finest hotels in Wexford with excellent leisure facilities. This luxury hotel is situated on the picturesque banks of the River Slaney.

Day 1 Depart for Ireland with ferry crossing and overnight hotel stay with dinner, bed & breakfast.

Day 2 En route to the Riverside Hotel we visit Ireland’s capital city which boasts an easily likeable disposition thanks to its inhabitants, affectionately called “the sons and daughters of Erin”.

With a long and colourful history, the gregarious folk of the Emerald Isle have a knack for preserving their unique culture and sharing it with visitors. Why not head over to the Guinness Storehouse and pray over a “pint of plain”.

Day 3 Dunbrody Famine Ship Experience - a unique insight into the bravery and fortitude of the crew of an 1840’s emigrant vessel. Guided tour and costumed performers. Galley Afternoon Tea Cruise - 2 hour cruise abroad the classic Galley Cruiser along the beautiful Three Sisters Rivers with afternoon tea served.

Day 4 Kilkenny - 400 years of well preserved history with narrow streets, medieval buildings, cathedrals, castles and abbeys.

Day 5 Wells House & Gardens - a magnificent 350 years old building boasting a rich and varied history of Cromwell, Rebellions and the Famine. The included 45 minute guided tour will give you an insight into lives and culture of this Cromwellian settlement.

Day 6 Return Home

Included in Price Door to Door Pick Up Ferry Crossings (Holyhead /Dun Laoghaire) 5 nights Dinner, Bed and Breakfast 2 Lunches Excursions as indicated All Coach Travel

DATE

DURATION

PRICE

S/S

Sat 27th Jun - Thu 2nd July

6 Days

£455

£80

Riverside Park Hotel Facilities Include Lifts Stairs to some rooms En-suite Tea/Coffee in room

Entertainment

Leisure facilities Accommodation Half Board

Rosemundy Hotel As well as our beautifully appointed en-suite rooms, many of which enjoy garden views, we also have a heated swimming pool, choice of cosy lounges, well stocked bar and an excellent restaurant.

ITINERARY: Cathedral city of Truro.

Historic maritime town of Falmouth.

St Ives, a quintessentially Cornish town with its old world charm & harbour.

Padstow, famous for its fishing heritage & quality fish restaurants.

Included in Price See itinerary Door to Door Pick Up All Coach Travel

DATE

DURATION

PRICE

S/S

Fri 21st - Thu 27th Aug Fri 23rd - Wed 28th Oct

7 Days 6 Days

£445 £335

None None

Rosemundy Hotel Facilities Include Lifts Stairs to some rooms

En-suite Tea/Coffee in room

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Entertainment

Leisure facilities Accommodation Half Board

Weymouth

Positioned between Brixham and Torquay in the centre of Torbay, Paignton enjoys the same weather climate and many other attributes of these other resorts, except Paignton is very flat and is ideal for people with walking difficulties. It was here that Isaac Singer, the sewing machine tycoon, settled after building the 100 room Oldway Mansion, modelled on the Palace of Versailles.

A promenade and long sandy beach are overlooked by a wonderfully ornate statue of George III, which was erected in 1810 to commemorate his Golden Jubilee. The promenade’s 19th Century atmosphere is epitomised by an equally elaborate clock tower which was built in 1887. The harbour dates back to Roman times.

Redcliffe Hotel

Included in Price 1 Full Day and 1 Half Day Excursions (5 Day Holiday) 2 Full Day and 2 Half Day Excursions (8 Day Holiday) Door to Door Pick Up All Coach Travel

Located on a promontory dividing two sandy beaches along Paignton sea front.

Enjoy coastal views from our restaurant and sun terrace with elegant Torquay on one side to the quaint fishing port of Brixham on the other. There is direct access to the beach through an underground passage.

ITINERARY: We visit the port of Plymouth Newton Abbott for its Wednesday market day.

Facilities include heated outdoor & indoor pool, spacious Jacuzzi, steam room, sauna, sol, hair salon and beauty centre, table tennis, carpet bowls, pool table, putting green.

Included in Price

Buckfast Abbey set in a peaceful setting, was first established in 1018 and is home to an order of Benedictine monks.

The House Of Marbles Where you can wander around the old pottery buildings with their listed kilns, enjoy the museums of glass, games, marbles, and Bovey Pottery and browse in the gift shop.

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DURATION

PRICE

S/S

Mon 4th - Fri 8th May

5 Days

£330

None

The Redcliffe Hotel Facilities Include

Ideally located for the beach, harbour and the town centre.

DATE

DURATION

PRICE

S/S

Mon 20th - Fri 24th April

5 Days

£265

£16

The Hotel Central Facilities Include Lifts Stairs to some rooms En-suite Tea/Coffee in room

Entertainment Leisure facilities Accommodation Half Board

The Fairhaven Hotel The hotel is ideally situated on the promenade overlooking Weymouth Bay and close to the harbour and Pavilion Theatre and Ballroom.

DATE

Lifts Stairs to some rooms En-suite Tea/Coffee in room

The Hotel Central

Entertainment

Leisure facilities Accommodation Half Board

DATE

DURATION

PRICE

S/S

Sat 29th Aug - Sat 5th Sept

8 Days

£450

£28

The Fairhaven Hotel Facilities Include Lifts Stairs to some rooms En-suite Tea/Coffee in room

Phone our Booking’s Hotline - 01773 830921 or 01773 834401

Entertainment Leisure facilities

Dancing Accommodation Half Board

South & South West

Paignton

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South & South West

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Bournemouth One of the south coasts premier resorts, Bournemouth boasts the best beach in the south. With in excess of 2000 acres of beautifully kept parks and gardens and traffic-free promenades, it is no wonder that Bournemouth is known as the ‘Golden City’ of the south. Close by can be found the unspoilt location of the New Forest, the port of Poole and Christchurch quay.

‘Call the Midwife’ & Historic Kent Last year The Historic Dockyard Chatham was transformed into the 1950’s Poplar Dock for the incredibly popular TV drama series ‘Call the Midwife’. Two series and the Christmas Special have been filmed here across the site and many of the Dockyard buildings can be spotted in the series.

Salisbury Cathedral

Holiday Inn, Ashford Central Monday Travel to Ashford in Kent.

Mayfair Hotel

Tuesday Dickens World

Centrally located and within easy walking distance of the town centre. All rooms are en-suite with TV and tea/ coffee making facilities.

Leighton. The Queen’s House where the Forest administration is conducted is of particular interest.

Day 2 Free day to enjoy the After calling at the picturesque attractions and activities. village of Burley, we continue to Day 3 Half Day Tour to Poole the priory town of Christchurch Here there is something for with its interesting jumbled everyone. You can visit the weave of streets. The 12th famous Poole Pottery, shop at century Castle ruins that was the comprehensive shopping built to guard the seaward centre or just stroll along the approaches to Salisbury and harbour. control the mouth of the Avon Day 4 Full Day Tour of the New & Stour. Finally the Palace Mill Forest We visit the New Forest on a site originally mentioned in Visitors Centre. The Church of the Doomsday Book.

St Michael has a fresco of the Day 5 Leave after breakfast for ‘Ten Virgins’ painted by Lord your journey home Itinerary Day 1 We travel to Bournemouth.

We take ‘The Grand Tour’, a 90 minute interactive guided tour experience that will take you back in time to the Victorian England that Charles Dickens knew and wrote about in his novels and short stories.

Explore the atmospheric streets, courtyards and alleyways of the period. Followed by a visit to the historic town of Rochester.

Wednesday Canterbury There is something for everyone here. Full of history and heritage with stunning architecture and world famous buildings.

Enjoy a visit to the magnificent Canterbury Cathedral; pilgrims and visitors have made their way here since the Middle Ages. It remains one of the most visited places in the UK. Then take a wander around the town centre and its quaint shops.

Thursday Chatham Dockyard From the Spanish Armada to the Falklands Crisis ships built, repaired and manned from Chatham secured and maintained Britain’s command of the world ocean’s and the global position it has today.

Guided 90 min tour of the Historic Dockyard,Chatham.

Your Guide, in full 1950’s style Midwife costume, will inform and enlighten you about the dockyard and its place in history.

Your tour will be followed with Afternoon Tea at the Commissioners House. Entrance to the Dockyard included.

Friday Leave after breakfast for your journey home

Included in Price Excursions as itinerary Door to Door Pick Up All Coach Travel

DATE

DURATION

PRICE

S/S

DATE

DURATION

PRICE

S/S

Mon 5th - Fri 9th Oct

5 Days

£290

None

Mon 29th June - Fri 3rd July

5 Days

£375

£80

Mayfair Hotel Facilities Include

Lifts Stairs to some rooms

En-suite Tea/Coffee in room

Entertainment Leisure facilities Accommodation Half Board

Holiday Inn, Ashford Central Facilities Include Lifts Stairs to some rooms En-suite Tea/Coffee in room

Phone our Booking’s Hotline - 01773 830921 or 01773 834401

Entertainment Leisure facilities Accommodation Half Board

Isle of Wight

Three miles of fine long flat seafront is interrupted by a lively Victorian pier and cheerful bandstand with turquoise roof. In 1850 the 7th Duke of Devonshire began developing this coastal area and even to this day there are no shops or amusements on the seafront, this is what gives Eastbourne its elegant charm. Bands play throughout the summer at the bandstand and these gatherings are very popular.

Home to some of the most diverse countryside in the British Isles. Being only 13 miles long and 23 miles wide, it is easy to get around. There are many interesting attractions to suit all ages. The beaches are superb, cliffs and seascapes are breathtaking. This is one of the most popular tours – so book early to avoid disappointment!

Burlington Hotel Occupying a good position in Sandown, just a brief stroll away from the shopping centre and seafront, this splendid hotel offers live in-house entertainment every night.

Alexandra Hotel Victorian hotel with modern amenities in a central location.

Relax in one of two comfortably furnished lounges and enjoy a refreshing drink from the Cocktail Bar, overlooking the sea-front.

The bright spacious dining room has panoramic sea views where the varied and freshly prepared English food is served by courteous staff.

A lift serves our 38 en-suite bedrooms which are comfortably furnished and have colour TV and tea making facilities. Many of the bedrooms have panoramic

views of the sea and beach. The hotel is also centrally heated throughout.

Included in Price 1 Full Day and 1 Half Day Excursions (5 Day Holiday) 2 Full Day and 2 Half Day Excursions (7/8 Day Holiday) Door to Door Pick Up All Coach Travel

For your security there is a night porter service and for your entertainment the leisure area includes a heated swimming pool. The hotel boasts a wide choice menu and light lunches are available daily from the lounge bar. All bedrooms are en-suite, colour TV and tea/coffee making facilities as standard.

Included in Price Island Tour on all visits 1 Full Day and 1 Half Day Excursions (5 Day Holiday) 2 Full Day and 2 Half Day Excursions (8 Day Holiday) Door to Door Pick Up All Coach Travel

ENTERTAINMENT BREAK

DURATION

PRICE

S/S

Mon 23rd - Fri 27th Mar

5 Days

£199

None

5 Days

£310

None

8 Days

£450

None

8 Days

£425

None

5 Days

£265

None

Wed 30th Dec - Sun 3rd Jan 2016 5 Days

£399

None

DATE

Sun 21st - Thu 25th June CARNIVAL WEEK

DATE

DURATION

PRICE

S/S

Sat 25th July - Sat 1st August

Mon 16th - Fri 20th March Mon 18th - Fri 22nd May Sat 18th - Sat 25th July Sat 5th - Sat 12th Sept

5 Days 5 Days 8 Days 8 Days

£225 £280 £435 £425

None None None None

DATE

TINSEL & TURKEY

Mon 2nd - Fri 6th November

5 Days

£295

TINSEL & TURKEY

Mon 23rd - Fri 27th Nov NEW YEAR

None

The Alexandra Hotel Facilities Include Lifts Stairs to some rooms En-suite Tea/Coffee in room

Sat 19th - Sat 26th Sept

Entertainment Leisure facilities Accommodation Half Board

The Burlington Hotel Facilities Include Lifts Stairs to some rooms

En-suite Tea/Coffee in room

Phone our Booking’s Hotline - 01773 830921 or 01773 834401

Entertainment

Leisure facilities Accommodation Half Board

South & South West

Eastbourne

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South and South West

Torquay

Sidmouth

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ITINERARY: Excursion to the gardens and model railway exhibition at Pecorama then calling at the Donkey Sanctuary and Beer.

Exmouth – Developed as a resort in Georgian times offers immaculate sands, lovely gardens, busy harbour and good shops & museums.

The largest and most popular resort in Devon’s ‘English Riviera’ is beautifully positioned in the hills at the north end of Torbay. The once medieval fishing hamlet of ‘Tor Quay’ began to flourish on the completion of the Great Western Railway in 1848.

Known for its sheltered location and mild healthy climate, today’s visitor will find an exciting resort with plenty of shops, entertainment and activities.

There is also a passenger ferry service which operates between Torquay and Brixham.

Half Day Mystery Tour

Budleigh Salterton DATE

DURATION

PRICE

S/S

Sat 16th - Thurs 21st May

6 Days

£455

None

Royal York & Faulkner Hotel Facilities Include Lifts Stairs to some rooms En-suite Tea/Coffee in room

Entertainment

Leisure facilities Accommodation Half Board

Marquis Hotel

Weston Super Mare ITINERARY: DAY 1: We travel to our hotel in Weston Super Mare.

the West Somerset Railway; one of Britains best and longest railways.

DAY 2: Excursion to Cheddar Gorge with entrance and guided tour of the Cathedrallike Gough’s Cave, followed by a Somerset Cream Tea. Finally we visit the only Cheddar maker left in the area, Cheddar Gorge Cheese Company, to see how the cheese is made.

DAY 4: Free Day to relax and enjoy Weston Super Mare.

DAY 5: Return journey home.

DAY 3: We visit the resort of Minehead and take a trip on

ITINERARY: Teignmouth Coupling all the attractions of a traditional seaside resort with a busy port, Teignmouth has something for everyone. When you take a stroll along the promenade towards the Grand Pier, and look around at the classic Georgian and Victorian architecture, you could be forgiven for thinking you’d slipped back in time to a bygone era.

Brixham Life in the busy fishing town of Brixham has always centred around the harbour, where yachts and heritage trawlers jostle for space with dayboats heading out to sea for the day’s catch. There’s plenty to see and do here.

PRICE

S/S

£225

None

5 Days

£225

None

TINSEL & TURKEY

Sun 6th - Thurs 10th Sept

5 Days

£335

£20

Mon 16th - Fri 20th Nov

Entertainment Leisure facilities Accommodation Half Board

All Coach Travel

DURATION

S/S

Door to Door Pick Up

5 Days

PRICE

1 Full Day and 1 Half Day Excursions

Mon 27th Apr - Fri 1st May DURATION

Lifts Stairs to some rooms En-suite Tea/Coffee in room

Included in Price

DATE

DATE

The Smiths Hotel Facilities Include

Dawlish A traditional seaside resort with beautiful long sandy beach. There is a train station right in the centre of the town. The track runs along the coast, under the distinct red sandstone cliffs, affording one of the best scenic railway routes in the UK.Marquis Hotel

Marquis Hotel Facilities Include Lifts Stairs to some rooms

En-suite Tea/Coffee in room

Phone our Booking’s Hotline - 01773 830921 or 01773 834401

Entertainment Leisure facilities Accommodation Half Board

Situated on the coast of England’s most eastern point, this fun packed resort has something for everyone to enjoy. It is very flat, so for people with walking difficulties, exploring the resort is much easier. This is Norfolk’s premier resort with lots of shops, amusements and attractions. Yarmouth has its own pleasure beach, theatres and cinemas, in fact it is often referred to as the ’Blackpool of the East Coast’. And yet, just a short journey away, you can find many tranquil areas teeming with wildlife on the Norfolk Broads. Norfolk’s capital, Norwich, is definitely worth a visit, particularly the Cathedral and Abbey.

Historically a fishing village, this attractive small resort is full of character with narrow twisting streets and a lively seafront promenade. Sandy beaches and colourful gardens offer quiet relaxation.

Cliftonville Hotel The Raynscourt Hotel This family run hotel is just a brief walk from the centre of Yarmouth and just off the seafront.

The welcome and service is second to none, the food is superb, so don’t expect to return home the same weight!

All rooms are en-suite with colour TV and tea/coffee making facilities and there is a lift in the main hotel.

Entertainment is provided most evenings and there is also a TV lounge and garden room.

Included in Price 1 Full Day and 1 Half Day Excursions (5 Days) 1 Full Day and 2 Half Day Excursions (6 Days) 2 Full Day and 2 Half Day Excursions (8 Days)

One of Norfolks leading hotels with stunning coastal views.

The Edwardian elegance of the hotel has been skillfully retained whilst comfort and standards that guests have come to expect from a top class family run hotel are self evident. 30 en suite rooms with premier seafront position and spectacular views.

Door to Door Pick Up All Coach Travel

Itinerary Excursion to the pretty little resort of Sheringham, from where we travel on to the North Norfolk Railway ’The Poppy line to Holt’ (fare included).

Excursion incorporating a trip on the Bure Valley Railway, which is Norfolk’s longest narrow gauge stream railway from Aylsham to Wroxham followed by a trip on a Norfolk Broads Cruiser (fare included).

Included in Price DATE

DURATION

PRICE

S/S

Sun 10th - Fri 15th May Sat 8th - Sat 15th Aug

6 Days 8 Days

£285 £395

£15 £20

5 Days

£260

£12

5 Days

£440

£12

Cromer

Itinerary as indicated Door to Door Pick Up All Coach Travel

TINSEL & TURKEY

Mon 19th - Fri 23rd Oct CHRISTMAS BREAK

Wed 23rd - Fri 27th Dec

The Raynscourt Hotel Facilities Include Lifts Stairs to some rooms En-suite Tea/Coffee in room

Entertainment Leisure facilities Accommodation Half Board

DATE

DURATION

PRICE

S/S

Mon 30th Mar - Fri 3rd Apr

5 Days

£240

None

Cliftonville Hotel Facilities Include

Lifts Stairs to some rooms

En-suite Tea/Coffee in room

Phone our Booking’s Hotline - 01773 830921 or 01773 834401

Entertainment Leisure facilities Accommodation Half Board

Lake District & North

Great Yarmouth Cromer & Norfolk Broads

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Lake District & North

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Chester Founded by the Romans over 2000 years ago, the city walls are the most complete in Britain. In every corner of the city you are confronted with history. As well as having so much history and heritage, Chester is a vibrant, dynamic city full of bars, pubs and one of the most unique features are the two-tiered rows, which means you can shop whatever

Blackpool, The Lakes & The Fylde Coast The newly refurbished Carousel is the highest AA rated 3 Star hotel in Blackpool. Ideally located on the South Promenade close to all of Blackpool’s attractions yet is far enough away from the bustle of Blackpool’s famous Golden Mile to offer a relaxing, refreshing and high quality experience. This year we have two breaks to whet your appetite – a late summer tour of the area including the magnificent Lake District (see itinerary) and the Illuminations in October.

Westminster Hotel The old world charm of the hotel makes it one of Chester’s treasures. Situated in the city centre and near to the Roman Walls the hotel is at the heart of a vibrant and cosmopolitan city.

Day 1 En route to your hotel we visit Trentham Gardens Shopping Village.

Day 2 Anderton Boat Lift; built

by Edwin Clark in 1875 to lift cargo boats the 50 feet from the River Weaver to the Trent & Mersey Canal. Two huge water tanks, each with watertight sealable doors carry boats up and down. Your visit will include a boat trip on the lift followed by a 45 minute cruise.

Day 3 Guided tour of Chester; exploring the medieval streets and its historic places of interest.

Then on to Port Sunlight Village Museum & Garden Centre; the model village created by William Hesketh Lever for his Sunlight soap factory workers in 1888 (entrance included).

Day 4 Free day in Chester; where you can explore at leisure its heritage and shops.

Day 5 Dagfields Crafts & Antiques Centre with over 250 dealers on site.

Included in Price See Itinerary

Carousel Hotel, Blackpool ITINERARY Day 1 We proceed to your hotel with comfort stops en route. On arrival you will be given a welcome pack explaining the week’s activities. 3 course gourmet dinner will be served, after which you can retire to the lounge to enjoy the cabaret entertainment.

Day 2 Following breakfast we depart for Southport and the Victorian splendour of Lord Street with its unique range of shops and restaurants.

There are parks and gardens to enjoy and of course the beach, don’t forget your towel. We return to the hotel in plenty of time to freshen-up ready for dinner and the cabaret entertainment.

Day 3 (August) We depart after breakfast to the Lake District, including Bownes on Windermere and Windermere with time to look around and enjoy a bite to eat. We continue our tour following the banks of Lake Windermere and past Newby Bridge before returning to the hotel late afternoon. Later dinner will be served

followed by cabaret entertainment.

Day 3 (October) After breakfast we depart along the Fylde coast to Fleetwood Market, where you will have time to explore the markets.

We then continue to the Freeport Shopping Village in time for lunch before continuing shopping at over 45 outlet shops. We return to the hotel mid afternoon. Time to enjoy the world famous illuminations. Tonight’s gourmet evening meal is again followed by cabaret entertainment.

Day 4 Free day to explore.

Day 5 After breakfast we journey. home with a comfort stop en route home.

Included in Price Itinerary as indicated Door to Door Pick up All Coach Travel

Door to Door Pick Up All Coach Travel

DATE

DURATION

PRICE

S/S

Sun 14th - Thur 18th June

5 Days

£350

£60

DATE

DURATION

PRICE

S/S

Mon 24th - Fri 28th August

5 Days

£275

£20

5 Days

£310

£40

ILLUMINATIONS

Mon 12th - Fri 16th October

Westminster Hotel Facilities Include

Carousel Hotel Facilities Include

Lifts Stairs to some rooms

En-suite Tea/Coffee in room

Lifts Stairs to some rooms

En-suite Tea/Coffee in room

Entertainment Leisure facilities Accommodation Half Board

Phone our Booking’s Hotline - 01773 830921 or 01773 834401

Entertainment Leisure facilities Accommodation Half Board

Lake District

Gilsland is set in a wonderful area with many scenic walks and the magnificent Irthing Gorge.

Northumberland National Park is helping to preserve this special area. Close by is the World Heritage Site of historic Hadrian’s Wall. This border area is steeped in history with many places waiting to be discovered. A quite unique part of Britain welcomes visitors worldwide and provides a terrific holiday base.

The Lake District is a magically beautiful region of high peaks, open fells, lakes and sparkling rivers set amidst scenery that is both spectacular and intimate.

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Cumbria Grand Hotel The Cumbria Grand Hotel, built in 1880, and is only a short drive from the majestic Lake Windermere.

Gilsland Spa Hotel Gilsland Spa Hotel sits 700 feet above sea level, and commands spectacular views over the Cumbrian countryside.

Situated just over a mile from the pretty village of Gilsland.

Visitors can enjoy the magnificent Irthing Gorge, where the River Irthing separates the counties of Cumbria and Northumberland.

An added bonus in staying at the Gilsland Spa, are the many scenic walks to be found in the hotels 140 acres of park and woodland. For the more adventurous, Hadrian’s Wall can be found nearby, and further afield, but easily reached by public transport, are the historic towns of Hexham and Carlisle.

Gretna Green and the Solway Firth.

of attractions to enjoy, including museums and art galleries.

Hexham is a charming market town characterised by its stone architecture, cobbled streets and historic buildings. A warm welcome awaits you in the many quirky coffee shops and award-winning restaurants.

Full Day Lakes Tour

Itinerary

Included in Price

Carlisle lies at the heart of a wealth of historic and modern attractions. From Roman civitas to Norman stronghold, medieval market town to contemporary city, Carlisle offers a huge choice

1 Full Day and 1 Half Day Excursions Door to Door Pick Up All Coach Travel

Set in 20 acres of private gardens and woodlands and overlooking Morecambe Bay, you will receive a warm and friendly welcome at this charming AA 3-Star Victorian Hotel.

There is an outdoor garden area, tennis court, putting green and woodland walk. While indoors there is a full sized snooker table, table tennis table and dart-board.

All rooms are en suite with TV and tea & coffee making facilities.

ITINERARY Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway Join us as we journey from Ravenglass, the only coastal village in the Lake District National Park, across the estuary, through the hills, past seven request stops with a 1:55 gradient at times, en route to our final destination some seven miles up the line to Dalegarth for Boot Station. The journey itself was one of Wainwright’s

favourites, crossing seven miles of spectacular scenery to the foot of England’s highest mountains, the Scafell Range (3,209ft) at their peak.

The journey includes a visit to Muncaster Castle and the Owls World Trust where you can enjoy the historic surroundings of a stately home with a difference.

Full Day Lakes Tour which includes a visit to Lake Windermere.

Included in Price 2 Full Day Excursions Door to Door Pick Up All Coach Travel

DATE

DURATION

PRICE

S/S

DATE

DURATION

PRICE

S/S

Mon 17th - Fri 21st Aug

5 Days

£310

£20

Mon 22nd - Fri 26th June

5 Days

£325

£48

Gilsland Spa Hotel Facilities Include Lifts Stairs to some rooms En-suite Tea/Coffee in room

Entertainment Leisure facilities Accommodation Half Board

Lake District & North

Cumbria

Cumbria Grand Hotel Facilities Include Lifts Stairs to some rooms En-suite Tea/Coffee in room

Phone our Booking’s Hotline - 01773 830921 or 01773 834401

Entertainment

Leisure facilities Accommodation Half Board

Lake District & North

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Morecambe

Skegness

The 4 mile promenade gives a panoramic view across Morecambe Bay, from Piel Island to the heart of the Lakeland Hills. The northern mill towns provided the first tourists to Victorian Morecambe which developed from the merging of three villages. A short journey away is the Lake District and Herriot’s Yorkshire.

Much loved and much visited, this is the resort of the Midlands. It is very flat, with gardens, funfairs, amusements, a Victorian pier and much more. Easily the most popular resort on the east coast and only two and a half hours away by coach, and don’t forget – ‘Skegness is so Bracing!’

The Savoy Hotel The Auckland Hotel

This family run hotel is situated on the North parade.

The hotel facilities include a lift, lounge bar with dance floor, separate colour television lounge and dining room with excellent and varied menu (special diets catered for).

The Auckland hotel offers a very warm welcome.

The hotel’s special feature is its cuisine, backed by homecooking and a delightful varied menu. There is a selection of lounges for you to relax in, offering views of the Lakeland Hills and Morecambe Bay.

Included in Price Settle to Carlisle Train Journey (Oct Holiday) 1 Full Day and 1 Half Day Excursions (5 Days) Door to Door Pick Up All Coach Travel

The Settle to Carlisle Railway This is one of England’s most scenic railway journeys. One of the last great mainline railways to be built in this country, it was completed for passenger travel in 1876. The landscape presented a tremendous challenge, requiring 72 miles of track, 20 major viaducts and 14 tunnels.

Today’s travellers can still enjoy a dramatic and inspiring journey through some of England’s most magnificent landscape.

Itinerary could include: Springfields Festival Gardens & shopping experience.

Seaside resort of Mablethorpe or The historic Cathedral town of Lincoln.

Calling at Pennels Garden Centre on the way home.

THROUGH THE 40s, 50s & 60s

DURATION

PRICE

S/S

Mon 30th Mar - Fri 3rd April

5 Days

£240

None

£295

None

5 Days

The Auckland Hotel Facilities Include Lifts Stairs to some rooms En-suite Tea/Coffee in room

Included in Price 1 Full Day and 1 Half Day Excursions Door to Door Pick Up All Coach Travel

DATE

SETTLE TO CARLISLE

Mon 5th - Fri 9th October

The hotel offers excellent dining facilities using fresh Lincolnshire produce.

Entertainment

Leisure facilities Accommodation Half Board

Mon 6th - Fri 10th Apr Mon 28th Sept - Fri 2nd Oct

5 Days 5 Days

£250 £299

None None

The Savoy Hotel Facilities Include Lifts Stairs to some rooms En-suite Tea/Coffee in room

Phone our Booking’s Hotline - 01773 830921 or 01773 834401

Entertainment Leisure facilities Accommodation Half Board

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HOLIDAY CANCELLATION More than 42 days before departure date 42 to 29 days before departure date 28 to 15 days before departure date 14 to 7 days before departure date 6 days or less before departure date

CANCELLATION CHARGE Deposit Only 30% of holiday cost 45% of holiday cost 60% of holiday cost 100% of holiday cost

5) JERSEY, IRELAND & SHETLANDS – CANCELLATION OF YOUR HOLIDAY - You or any member of your party may cancel your Jersey or Europe holiday at any time up to eight weeks prior to departure date. Refunding of deposits is non-refundable except in exceptional circumstances and is solely at the discretion of Golden Holidays.

The following cancellation charges will apply at the discretion of Golden Holidays.

HOLIDAY CANCELLATION More than 42 days before departure date 42 to 15 days before departure date 14 to 0 days before departure date

CANCELLATION CHARGE Deposit Only 50% of holiday cost 100% of holiday cost

6) TRAVEL TO JERSEY & EUROPE – It is a condition of your contract with Golden Holidays that you have insurance to cover you in the event of illness or death during your holiday.

7) COMPLAINTS PROCEDURE – Your custom is very valuable to us and if you have a complaint during your holiday please inform your driver or courier immediately who will do his or her utmost to resolve the problem. If the matter cannot be put right on the spot please write to: Golden Holidays, Severn Square, Alfreton, Derbyshire DE55 7BQ within 28 days of the completion of your holiday stating your name and address, which holiday you were booked on and the nature of your complaint.

8) SECURITY OF YOUR HOLIDAY MONEY – Any money paid for your holiday/s is held in a trust account which cannot be drawn by Golden Holidays until after the completion of your holiday. This is to protect your holiday should Golden Holidays go into liquidation or be made bankrupt by a third party. If this were to happen before or during your holiday you would be able to receive all your money back.

9) OTHER TERMS – On your holiday you may not: (a) play a radio or cassette on the coach; (b) bring a pet or any other animal (other than a guide dog and only by prior arrangement); (c) smoke on the coach.

10) EXCURSIONS – Excursions are included in the price of your holiday and refunds cannot be made if you do not wish to travel on these excursions.

Admission fees to buildings and grounds etc. are not included in the price of your holiday. Golden Holidays reserve the right unconditionally to refuse a booking or terminate a client’s holiday in the event of unreasonable conduct which in our opinion is likely to cause distress, danger, damage or annoyance to other clients, employees, property or to any third party. If you are prevented from travelling or continuing your holiday by such a termination, Golden Holidays responsibility for your holiday thereupon ceases, full cancellation charges will apply and Golden Holidays will be under no obligation for any refund, compensation or loss which you may incur.

11) RESERVATION OF YOUR HOLIDAY – After you have booked your holiday and we have established that there is available space in the hotel and on the coach we will reserve your place and you will receive confirmation.

12) PRICE OF YOUR HOLIDAY – The advertised price of your holiday is based on two or more people sharing the room. However some hotels make an additional charge for single rooms and rooms with special features, for example balconies and sea views. You will be advised of these extra costs before booking, otherwise our prices are guaranteed to remain the same and will only increase in the following circumstances: (a) Government action including additional bonding or licensing requirements; (b) Fuel duty increases; (c) Increase in VAT or its scope and coverage.

13) IF WE CANCEL YOUR HOLIDAY – It is necessary for there to be a minimum number of passengers before we can operate at all. In certain circumstances we may have no alternative but to cancel your holiday. Should this occur we will return to you all the money which you have paid to us. If we cancel your holiday within 28 days of departure you will be entitled to another holiday of your choice at £15 less than the advertised price.

14) SEAT ALLOCATION – Requests for particular coach seats can be made when booking your holiday, but allocations are made strictly on a first come first served basis.

15) DOOR-TO-DOOR PICKUPS – Because of the wide area that we cover to save time it may be necessary to collect and return some passengers in special ‘feeder’ mini coaches or by taxi. Whilst we appreciate that everybody would like to be returned home first, this is not always possible. However, should you wish, a taxi could be arranged to meet the coach at a predetermined point on return for an additional charge.

16) TRAVEL BY AIR – To comply with CAA regulations, Golden Holidays act as retail agents for Destinations Specialists, ATOL protected 9503. Other conditions may apply.

17) HEALTH & SAFETY – New EU Directives now stipulate that our coach drivers must take their breaks away from their vehicles. During this period passengers will be asked to vacate the coach and the vehicle will then be secured.

PLEASE MAKE CHEQUES PAYABLE TO GOLDEN HOLIDAYS.

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2015 Tour Itinerary JANUARY START DATE

END DATE

DURATION

DESTINATION

HOTEL

PRICE

SINGLE SUPP

Sat 10th January

Sun 11th January

2 Days

Chester Shopper

Queens Hotel

£89

£20

Sat 17th January

Sun 18th January

2 Days

Mystery Weekend

Mystery Hotel

£69

£20

Sat 24th January

Sun 25th January

2 Days

London

Holiday Inn, Kensington

£99

£42

Sun 1st February

Mon 2nd February

2 Days

York

Queens Hotel

£89

£20

Sat 21st February

Sun 22nd February

2 Days

Mystery Weekend

Mystery Hotel

£85

£20

Sat 14th March

Mon 16th March

3 Days

Cotswolds Pamper Break

Hilton Hotel, Swindon

£155

£40

Mon 16th March

Fri 20th March

5 Days

Eastbourne

Alexandra Hotel

£225

Sat 21st March

Sun 22nd March

2 Days

Mystery Weekend

Mystery Hotel

£85

Mon 23rd March

Fri 27th March

5 Days

Isle of Wight Entertainment Break

Burlington Hotel

£199

Sun 29th March

Thurs 2nd April

5 Days

Llandudno Landlubbers Cruise

Tynedale Hotel

£320

Mon 30th March

Fri 3rd April

5 Days

Morecambe

Auckland Hotel

£240

Mon 30th March

Fri 3rd April

5 Days

Cromer & The Norfolk Broads

Cliftonville Hotel

£240

Mon 6th April

Fri 10th April

5 Days

Skegness

Savoy Hotel

£250

Fri 10th April

Tue 14th April

5 Days

Edinburgh

Kings Manor Hotel

£355

£96

Mon 13th April

Fri 17th April

5 Days

Fred Dibnah’s Life of Steam

Dunkenhalgh Hotel & Spa

£285

£60

Sat 18th April

Sun 19th April

2 Days

Mystery Weekend

Mystery Hotel

£85

£20

Mon 20th April

Fri 24th April

5 Days

Weymouth

Central Hotel

£265

£16

Mon 27th April

Fri 1st May

5 Days

Torquay

Marquis Hotel

£225

Mon 4th May

Fri 8th May

5 Days

Llandudno

Tynedale Hotel

£325

Mon 4th May

Fri 8th May

5 Days

Paignton

Redcliffe Hotel

£330

Sun 10th May

Fri 15th May

6 Days

Great Yarmouth

Raynscourt Hotel

£285

£15

Sat 16th May

Sun 17th May

2 Days

Mystery Weekend

Mystery Hotel

£85

£20

Sat 16th May

Thurs 21st May

6 Days

Sidmouth

Royal York & Faulkner

£455

Sun 17th May

Mon 18th May

2 Days

Stratford upon Avon Pamper

Shakespeare Hotel

£99

Mon 18th May

Fri 22nd May

5 Days

Eastbourne

Alexandra Hotel

£280

Sat 23rd May

Fri 29th May

7 Days

Jersey

Mayfair Hotel

£625

£100

Mon 25th May

Fri 29th May

5 Days

Shropshire Tour

Park Inn, Telford

£320

£60

Mon 1st June

Fri 5th June

5 Days

Criccieth (Wales on Rails)

Lion Hotel

£320

Tues 9th June

Sat 13th June

5 Days

Llandudno

Tynedale Hotel

£325

Sun 14th June

Thurs 18th June

5 Days

Chester

Westminster Hotel

£350

£60

Wed 17th June

Sun 21st June

5 Days

Tenby

Cliffe-Norton Hotel

£310

£16

Sun 21st June

Thurs 25th June

5 Days

Isle of Wight

Burlington Hotel

£310

Mon 22nd June

Fri 26th June

5 Days

Lake District

Cumbria Grand Hotel

£325

£48

Sat 27th June

Sun 28th June

2 Days

Mystery Weekend

Mystery Hotel

£85

£20

Sat 27th June

Thurs 2nd July

5 Days

Ireland, Enniscorthy

Riverside Park Hotel

£455

£80

Mon 29th June

Fri 3rd July

5 Days

Call the Midwife, Kent

Holiday Inn, Ashford

£375

£80

Sat 4th July

Sat 11th July

8 Days

Llandudno

Tynedale Hotel

£475

Sun 5th July

Mon 6th July

2 Days

Bath

Hilton Bath City Hotel

£99

£20

Sat 11th July

Sun 12th July

2 Days

Mystery Weekend

Mystery Hotel

£85

£20

Thurs 16th July

Fri 17th July

2 Days

York & Steam

Queens Hotel

£99

£20

Sat 18th July

Sat 25th July

8 Days

Eastbourne

Alexandra Hotel

£435

Sat 25th July

Sat 1st August

8 Days

Isle of Wight Carnival Week

Burlington Hotel

£450

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FEBRUARY

MARCH £20

APRIL

MAY

£20

JUNE

JULY

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AUGUST START DATE

END DATE

DURATION

DESTINATION

HOTEL

PRICE

Sat 1st August

Sat 8th August

8 Days

Llandudno

Tynedale Hotel

£475

SINGLE SUPP

Sat 8th August

Sat 15th August

8 Days

Great Yarmouth

Raynscourt Hotel

£395

£20

Sat 15th August

Sun 16th August

2 Days

Mystery Weekend

Mystery Hotel

£85

£20

Mon 17th August

Fri 21st August

5 Days

Cumbria

Gilsland Spa Hotel

£310

£20

Fri 21st August

Thurs 27th August

7 Days

St Agnes

Rosemundy House Hotel

£445

Sat 22nd August

Sun 23rd August

2 Days

Southport Flower Show

Thistle Hotel, Haydock

£99

£20

Mon 24th August

Fri 28th August

5 Days

Blackpool

Carousel Hotel

£275

£20

Sat 29th August

Sat 5th September

8 Days

Weymouth

Fairhaven Hotel

£450

£28

Sat 5th September

Sat 12th September

8 Days

Eastbourne

Alexandra Hotel

£425

Sun 6th September

Thur 10th September 5 Days

Weston Super Mare

Smiths Hotel

£335

£20

Sat 12th September

Sun 13th September 2 Days

SEPTEMBER Mystery Weekend

Mystery Hotel

£85

£20

Sun 13th September Sat 19th September

7 Days

Guernsey

Peninsula Hotel

£675

£100

Sat 19th September

Sat 26th September

8 Days

Isle of Wight

Burlington Hotel

£425

Sat 26th September

Wed 30th September 5 Days

Mon 28th September Fri 2nd October

Llandudno

Tynedale Hotel

£325

5 Days

Skegness

Savoy Hotel

£299

OCTOBER Mon 5th October

Fri 9th October

5 Days

Bournemouth

Mayfair Hotel

£290

Mon 5th October

Fri 9th October

5 Days

Morecambe (Settle - Carlisle)

Auckland Hotel

£295

Mon 12th October

Fri 16th October

5 Days

Blackpool Illuminations

Carousel Hotel

£310

£40

Mon 12th October

Fri 16th October

5 Days

Nothumbria & Seahouses

Bamburgh Castle Hotel

£355

£80

Sat 17th October

Sun 18th October

2 Days

Mystery Weekend

Mystery Hotel

£85

£20

Sat 17th October

Wed 21st October

5 Days

Tenby

Cliffe-Norton Hotel

£299

£16

Mon 19th October

Fri 23rd October

5 Days

Great Yarmouth (Tinsel & Turkey)

Raynscourt Hotel

£260

£12

Fri 23rd October

Wed 28th October

6 Days

St Agnes

Rosemundy House Hotel

£335

Sun 25th October

Fri 30th October

6 Days

Fort William

Alexandra Hotel

£410

Mon 2nd November Fri 6th November

5 Days

Eastbourne (Tinsel & Turkey)

Alexandra Hotel

£295

Sun 8th November

Mon 9th November

2 Days

Christmas Spectacular, Thursford

Holiday Inn

£135

Mon 9th November

Fri 13th November

5 Days

Llandudno (Holly & Mistletoe)

Tynedale Hotel

£325

Sat 14th November

Sun 15th November 2 Days

£60

NOVEMBER £20

Mystery Weekend

Mystery Hotel

£85

£20

Sun 15th November Mon 16th November 2 Days

Christmas Spectacular, Thursford

Holiday Inn

£135

£20

Mon 16th November Fri 20th November

Torquay (Tinsel & Turkey)

Marquis Hotel

£225

Sun 22nd November Mon 23rd November 2 Days

Christmas Spectacular, Thursford

Holiday Inn

£135

Mon 23rd November Fri 27th November

Isle of Wight (Tinsel & Turkey)

Burlington Hotel

£265

Christmas Spectacular, Thursford

Holiday Inn

£135

£20

5 Days 5 Days

Sun 29th November Mon 30th November 2 Days

£20

DECEMBER Sat 5th December

Sun 6th December

2 Days

Mystery Weekend

Mystery Hotel

£90

£20

Sun 6th December

Mon 7th December

2 Days

Christmas Spectacular, Thursford

Holiday Inn

£135

£20

Wed 23rd December Sun 27th December 5 Days

Great Yarmouth (Christmas Break)

Raynscourt Hotel

£440

£12

Wed 30th December Sun 3rd January 2016 5 Days

Isle of Wight (New Year Break)

Burlington Hotel

£399

Wed 30th December Sun 3rd January 2016 5 Days

Llandudno (New Year Break)

Tynedale Hotel

£480

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Special thanks to the following for their help in the production of this brochure: Yorkshire Tourist Board; Visit Britain/Britainonview; Wales Tourist Board; Jersey Tourism; Visit Guernsey; Scottish Viewpoint; Isle of Wight Tourism; Bath Tourism; Visit Southport; South West Tourism; Weymouth & Portland Borough Council; English Riviera Tourist Board; Cumbria Tourist Board; Settle-Carlisle Railway Dev. Co.; Fylde Borough Council; East Lindsey District Council; Somerset Tourism; www.stives-cornwall.co.uk; Ironbridge Village Museum; The Historic Dockyard Chatham; The Royal Yacht Britannia; and all the hotels featured.