Festive and New Year Breaks
Fantastic Holidays for the Festive Season
134 tours from £169pp
The most wonderful time of the year should be celebrated in style and we have a fantastic selection of festive breaks to get you in the spirit! Book a holiday over the Christmas season with Shearings and let us do all the work for you. Taking in some of the UK’s most beautiful locations, your holiday will include a range of excursions and exciting added extras.
Choose a Turkey & Tinsel break to celebrate Christmas early – with all the trimmings, of course – and make your festive season truly special. Or, make magical memories with new friends on one of our fantastic Christmas holidays.
We have a range of exciting Twixmas breaks if you fancy getting away between Christmas and New Year, or, join us on a New Year holiday, including a five-course dinner and drinks reception, and start your year off with a bang! Whatever you’re looking for, we’re sure to have the perfect festive season break to suit you. So, why not browse our selection below and make your year one to remember?
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Enjoy a magical Christmas in the lovely seaside resort of Llandudno, with visits to beautiful Snowdonia and Anglesey.
- 4 nights hotel with Welsh breakfast
- 4 evening meals
- Traditional Christmas Lunch with all the trimmings
- Local joining points
- Porterage at the hotel
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Make your festive season merry and bright with this Turkey & Tinsel break in Whitby! Enjoy a visit to York and it's superb Christmas Market
- 4 nights hotel with English breakfast
- Tea, coffee or mulled wine on arrival, with a festive treat
- 4 evening meals including Christmas dinner
- Two nights live entertainment
- Local joining points
- Porterage at the hotel
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Start your New Year in style on this exciting holiday to the popular coastal resort of Scarborough – fantastic memories guaranteed!
- 3 nights hotel with English breakfast or brunch
- 3 evening meals including a 5 course New Year’s Eve Dinner with drinks reception
- Buck’s Fizz on arrival
- Local joining points
- Porterage at the hotel
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Explore the delights of St Ives and enjoy the sociable atmosphere on this fantastic New Year coach holiday.
- 3 nights hotel with English breakfast or brunch
- 3 evening meals including a 5-course New Year’s Eve Dinner with drinks reception
- Buck’s Fizz on arrival
- Local joining points
- Porterage at the hotel
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Welcome the New Year with a bang on this exciting break which includes Buck’s Fizz on arrival, a 5-course New Year’s Eve dinner and drinks reception!
- 3 nights hotel with English breakfast or brunch
- 3 evening meals including New Year’s Eve Dinner
- Buck’s Fizz on arrival
- New Year’s drink reception and entertainment
- Local joining points
- Porterage at the hotel
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Enjoy a picture-postcard Christmas in spectacular Switzerland, taking in the sights of Interlaken, Grindelwald and more.
- 7 nights hotel with continental breakfast
- 5 evening meals including Christmas Dinner
- Porterage at the hotel
- Convenient local joining points
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This tour combines the delights of Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands' Christmas Markets with lovely visits to Liège, Valkenburg and Aachen.
- 4 nights hotel with continental breakfast
- Convenient local joining points
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Enjoy a little break in between Christmas and New Year with our Twixmas holiday to Blackpool, making the most of the festive season.
- 3 nights hotel with English breakfast
- 3 evening meals
- Local joining points
- Porterage at the hotel
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This mini holiday between Christmas and New Year takes you to Windermere in the Lake District, famed for its beautiful scenery.
- 3 nights hotel with English breakfast
- 3 evening meals
- Local joining points
- Porterage at the hotel
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Celebrate the most wonderful time of the year in the company of new friends on this fantastic Christmas break to St Ives.
- 4 nights hotel with English breakfast
- 3-course dinner each evening
- Traditional 4-course Christmas Day lunch
- Mulled wine and a mince pie on arrival
- 2 festive cream teas
- A gift from Santa
- Local joining points
- Porterage at the hotel
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Relax at a fantastic adults-only Warner Hotel and see the unforgettable Thursford Christmas Spectacular!
- 4 nights hotel with English breakfast
- 4 evening meals
- Local joining points
- Porterage at the hotel
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Celebrate this magical time of year in Bideford, home to Butcher’s Row with its artisan studios offering local and on-site made gifts.
- 4 nights hotel with English breakfast
- 4 evening meals
- Traditional Christmas lunch with all the trimmings
- Festive entertainment
- Local joining points
- Porterage at the hotel
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Scarborough is the perfect base from which to discover the festive charm and Christmas markets of York.
- 3 nights hotel with English breakfast
- 3 evening meals including Christmas dinner with a complimentary glass of wine
- Tea, coffee or mulled wine on arrival with a festive treat
- One festive cream tea
- One night live entertainment
- Local joining points
- Porterage at the hotel
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Where better to spend New Year than the delightful Italian Riviera? With a scenic coastal drive and a visit to Monaco, you're in for a treat.
- 6 nights hotel with continental breakfast
- 4 evening meals including a gala dinner on New Year's Eve
- Local spirits, beer, wine and soft drinks included daily from 6.00pm–11.00pm in Diano Marina
- Daily tea, coffee and water
- Local joining points
- Porterage at the hotel
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Welcome the New Year with a bang with a fantastic break in Portpatrick, a beautiful village on the coast of Galloway.
- 3 nights hotel with Scottish breakfast or brunch
- 3 evening meals including a 5 course New Year’s Eve Dinner with drinks reception
- Buck’s Fizz on arrival
- Local joining points
- Porterage at the hotel
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Visit two of Germany’s most popular Christmas markets on our Düsseldorf and Cologne Christmas Markets break. Enjoy your stay in a 4-star hotel.
- 3 nights hotel with continental breakfast
- Convenient local joining points
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Head up north and discover the traditional chalets, tempting food options and sparkling lights of the Edinburgh and Glasgow Christmas Markets.
- 4 nights hotel with Scottish breakfast
- 4 evening meals including Christmas dinner
- Mulled wine and mince pie on arrival
- Porterage at the hotel
- Local joining points
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See the unforgettable Thursford Spectacular and relax in Great Yarmouth.
- 4 nights hotel with English breakfast
- Mulled wine and mince pie on arrival
- Turkey and Tinsel package including Christmas dinner
- 4 evening meals
- Local joining points
- Porterage at the hotel
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Join our tour to the heart of Germany, where we take in the seasonal scenery of Hannover and the beautiful Harz region.
- 6 nights hotel with continental breakfast
- 4 evening meals
- Local joining points
- Porterage at the hotel
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Celebrate the festive season on a magnificent break to Kraków and the Tatra Mountains, enjoying breathtaking scenery and delightful markets.
- 9 nights hotel with continental breakfast
- 7 evening meals including Christmas dinner and a Polish folklore dinner
- 1 lunch in Zakopane
- Convenient local joining points
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Explore the delights of Llandudno and make memories to treasure on this fantastic New Year coach holiday in Wales.
- 3 nights hotel with Welsh breakfast or brunch
- 3 evening meals including a New Year’s Eve Dinner with drinks reception
- Local joining points
- Porterage at the hotel
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Make your New Year unforgettable in charming Exmouth on this fantastic break, enjoying a 5-course dinner and drinks reception!
- 3 nights hotel with English breakfast or brunch
- 3 evening meals including a 5 course New Year’s Eve Dinner with drinks reception
- Buck’s Fizz on arrival
- Local joining points
- Porterage at the hotel
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Start the New Year in style in glorious Whitby! Enjoy a five-course dinner and fantastic drinks reception!
- 3 nights hotel with English breakfast or brunch
- 3 evening meals including a 5 course New Year’s Eve Dinner with drinks reception
- Buck’s Fizz on arrival
- Local joining points
- Porterage at the hotel
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Soak up the exciting atmosphere and welcome the New Year with a bang on this fantastic Lake District break!
- 3 nights hotel with English breakfast or brunch
- 3 evening meals including a 5 course New Year’s Eve Dinner with drinks reception
- Buck's Fizz on arrival
- Local joining points
- Porterage at the hotel
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This fantastic Twixmas break takes you to the lovely resort of Scarborough, situated on the glorious Yorkshire coastline.
- 3 nights hotel with English breakfast
- 3 evening meals
- Local joining points
- Porterage at the hotel
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Celebrate in style as we bring in the New Year in the delightful resort of Newquay.
- 3 nights hotel with English breakfast or brunch
- 3 evening meals including a New Year’s Eve Dinner with drinks reception
- Local joining points
- Porterage at the hotel
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Enjoy fun-filled celebrations over the Christmas period in Portpatrick, an attractive village wrapped around a picturesque harbour on the coast of Galloway.
- 4 nights hotel with Scottish breakfast
- 4 evening meals
- Mulled wine and a mince pie on arrival
- Traditional Christmas Lunch with all the trimmings
- A visit from Santa
- Festive cream tea on two days
- One night live entertainment
- Local joining points
- Porterage at the hotel
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Get into the festive spirit early as we cruise along this mighty Rhine on this memorable tour, visiting Rüdesheim, Cologne and Koblenz.
- 4 nights cruising on a full-board basis
- Services onboard the ship of a Cruise Director & Manager
- Welcome drink and Captain's Gala Dinner
- Complimentary tea, coffee and Wi-Fi
- Local joining points
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Start your New Year right with this exciting holiday to Fort William, including a 5-course dinner and drinks reception!
- 3 nights Scottish hotel with breakfast
- 3 evening meals including a 5 course New Year’s Eve Dinner with drinks reception
- Buck’s Fizz on arrival
- Local joining points
- Porterage at the hotel
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Bring in the New Year in style in the company of new friends as we celebrate with a fantastic break in picturesque Bournemouth.
- 3 nights hotel with breakfast
- 3 evening meals including New Year’s Eve Dinner
- New Year's entertainment
- Local joining points
- Porterage at the hotel
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Celebrate this magical time of year in Blackpool, with its wealth of attractions and traditional seafront on this fantastic Christmas break.
- 4 nights hotel with English breakfast
- Delicious 3 course evening meals each evening
- Mulled wine and a mince pie on arrival
- Traditional 4 course Christmas Lunch with all the trimmings
- A gift from Santa
- Nightly Entertainment
- Local joining points
- Porterage at the hotel
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Enjoy Christmas festivities on the Isle of Wight, including a tour of the 'Diamond Isle,' a turkey dinner with all the trimmings, and more!
- 4 nights hotel with English breakfast
- 4 evening meals
- Traditional Christmas lunch with all the trimmings
- Festive entertainment
- Local joining points
- Porterage at the hotel
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Enjoy fun-filled New Year celebrations in maritime Great Yarmouth with its gorgeous sandy beaches, also including a visit to historic Norwich.
- 3 nights hotel with English breakfast or brunch
- 3 evening meals including a 5 course New Year’s Eve Dinner with drinks reception
- Buck’s Fizz on arrival
- Local joining points
- Porterage at the hotel
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Make it a Christmas to remember in the spectacular Lake District on this 5-day festive coach break.
- 4 nights hotel with English breakfast
- 3 evening meals
- Traditional Christmas Lunch
- Seasonal package full of festive treats
- Local joining points
- Porterage at the hotel
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Combine a stay in wonderful Great Yarmouth with a visit to the incredible Thursford Christmas Spectacular – one of Europe’s biggest seasonal shows.
- 3 nights hotel with English breakfast
- 2 evening meals and 1 packed lunch
- Tea, coffee or mulled wine on arrival with a festive treat
- One festive cream tea
- One night live entertainment
- Local joining points
- Porterage at the hotel
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Take in the delights of the Peak District and visit magnificent Chatsworth House as it brims with festive cheer.
- 3 nights hotel with English breakfast
- 3 evening meals
- Mulled wine and mince pie on arrival
- Local joining points
- Porterage at the hotel
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Make the festive season truly merry and bright with this Turkey & Tinsel break in Scarborough, perfect for visiting York Christmas Markets
- 4 nights hotel with English breakfast
- Tea, coffee or mulled wine on arrival, with a festive treat
- 4 evening meals including Christmas dinner
- Two nights live entertainment
- Local joining points
- Porterage at the hotel
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Make the most of the festive celebrations with this Twixmas break to Pitlochry – the ideal location for a relaxing, post-Christmas holiday!
- 3 nights hotel with Scottish breakfast
- 3 evening meals
- Local joining points
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With its superb seafront, traditional amusements and famous pier, this favourite resort is the perfect place to celebrate this magical time of year.
- 4 nights hotel with English breakfast
- 4 evening meals
- Mulled wine and a mince pie on arrival
- Traditional Christmas Lunch with all the trimmings
- A visit from Santa
- Festive cream tea on two days
- Two nights live entertainment
- Local joining points
- Porterage at the hotel
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Explore the magnificent Tyrol – Austria’s picture-perfect mountain region – on this fantastic Christmas markets break!
- 6 nights hotel with continental breakfast
- 4 evening meals
- 3 packed lunches
- House wine, draught beer, soft drinks, mineral water, tea and coffee included daily from 9.00 am – 10.00 pm (does not include spirits or drinks in the cellar-bar)
- Porterage at the hotels
- Local joining points
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Join us on this fantastic Christmas holiday in Langenau, a charming town in Germany, from where we'll also visit Lake Constance and Munich.
- 6 nights hotel with continental breakfast
- 4 evening meals and Christmas lunch
- Local joining points
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Celebrate the most wonderful time of the year in Oban – the perfect way to get into the festive spirit!
- 4 nights hotel with Scottish breakfast
- 4 evening meals
- Mulled wine and a mince pie on arrival
- Traditional Christmas Lunch with all the trimmings
- A visit from Santa
- Festive cream tea on two days
- Two nights live entertainment
- Local joining points
- Porterage at the hotel
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Celebrate in style as we bring in the New Year in Strathpeffer, the ‘capital’ of the Highlands, Inverness.
- 3 nights hotel with Scottish breakfast or brunch
- 3 evening meals including a 5 course New Year’s Eve Dinner with drinks reception
- Buck’s Fizz on arrival
- Local joining points
- Porterage at the hotel
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Discover traditional Weston-super-Mare in the most magical season of all, combining your stay with a visit to Bath and its Christmas market.
- 3 nights hotel with English breakfast
- 3 evening meals including Christmas dinner with a complimentary glass of wine
- Tea, coffee or mulled wine on arrival with a festive treat
- One festive cream tea
- One night live entertainment
- Local joining points
- Porterage at the hotel
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Celebrate this festive season with the quintessential charm of the Cotswolds, exploring chocolate-box villages, rolling green hills and stunning scenery along the way.
- 4 nights hotel with English breakfast
- 4 evening meals
- Traditional Christmas lunch with all the trimmings
- Festive entertainment
- Local joining points
- Porterage at the hotel
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Make treasured memories this Christmas and join us on a wonderful cruise along the majestic Rhine, with visits to Cologne, Boppard and more.
- 6 nights cruising on a full-board basis
- Services onboard the ship of a Cruise Director & Manager
- Welcome drink and Captain's Gala Dinner
- Complimentary tea, coffee and Wi-Fi
- Local joining points
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Set sail on a magical festive cruise as you meander along the idyllic waters of the Rhine and explore Europe's magical Christmas markets.
- 3 nights cruising on a full-board basis
- Services onboard the ship of a Cruise Director & Manager
- Welcome drink and Captain's Gala Dinner
- Complimentary tea, coffee and Wi-Fi
- Local joining points
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Celebrate this magical time of year in charming Pitlochry, an ideal spot for a relaxing break and the delightful town is close enough to walk to.
- 4 nights hotel with Scottish breakfast
- 4 evening meals
- Mulled wine and a mince pie on arrival
- Traditional Christmas Lunch with all the trimmings
- A visit from Santa
- Festive cream tea on two days
- One night live entertainment
- Local joining points
- Porterage at the hotel
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2025
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A fantastic break to Pitlochry to ring in the New Year in style – make it a celebration to remember!
- 3 nights hotel with Scottish breakfast or brunch
- 3 evening meals including a 5 course New Year’s Eve Dinner with drinks reception
- Buck’s Fizz on arrival
- Local joining points
- Porterage at the hotel
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2025
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Welcome the New Year with a bang on this fantastic break in Blackpool, and make memories to treasure with like-minded individuals.
- 3 nights hotel with English breakfast or brunch
- 3 evening meals including a 5 course New Year’s Eve Dinner with drinks reception
- Buck’s Fizz on arrival
- Local joining points
- Porterage at the hotel
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2025
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Explore the delights of the Isle of Wight and make memories to treasure on this fantastic New Year coach holiday.
- 3 nights hotel with English breakfast
- New Year's entertainment
- Local joining points
- Porterage at the hotel
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2024
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2025
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Make your New Year truly unforgettable with a fantastic break to Holland, visiting vibrant Amsterdam and historic Nijmegen.
- 4 nights hotel with continental breakfast
- New Year's Eve party with live music, buffet, included selected drinks from 8.00pm to 2.00am and glass of champagne at midnight
- 2 evening meals
- Porterage at the hotel
- Local joining points
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2025
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Celebrate the festive season with a break to the pretty Austrian Tyrol. Enjoy breathtaking mountain scenery, all the more delightful at this special time of year!
- 7 nights hotel with continental breakfast
- 5 evening meals including Christmas Dinner
- 1 Light Lunch on Christmas Day
- Porterage at the hotel
- Local joining points
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2025
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Join us for a stay in the traditional coastal resort of Weston-super-Mare as it brims with festive cheer, enjoying a visit to Bristol and Bath.
- 3 nights hotel with English breakfast
- 3 evening meals including Christmas dinner with a complimentary glass of wine
- Tea, coffee or mulled wine on arrival with a festive treat
- One festive cream tea
- One night live entertainment
- Local joining points
- Porterage at the hotel
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2024
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Join us as we celebrate this magical time of year in beautiful Whitby, combining your stay with a visit to historic York and its Christmas market.
- 3 nights hotel with English breakfast
- 3 evening meals including Christmas dinner with a complimentary glass of wine
- Tea, coffee or mulled wine on arrival with a festive treat
- One festive cream tea
- One night live entertainment
- Local joining points
- Porterage at the hotel
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2025
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Get into the festive spirit in Newquay with a fantastic visit to Eden Project, where the biomes will be illuminated with magical lights.
- 4 nights hotel with English breakfast
- 3 evening meals including Christmas dinner
- 1 lunch (included on day of Eden Project evening visit)
- Tea, coffee or mulled wine on arrival with a festive treat
- Festive entertainment
- Local joining points
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2025
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Experience the very best of Scotland during the festive season with a visit to magical Edinburgh and Glasgow and their Christmas markets!
- 3 nights hotel with Scottish breakfast
- 3 evening meals including Christmas dinner
- 1 beer, wine or soft drink with dinner each night
- Mulled wine and a mince pie
- Regional joining points
- Porterage at the hotel
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2025
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Let us take away the hassle of Christmas shopping this year with a leisurely dual city break to both Manchester and Liverpool.
- 2 nights hotel with English breakfast
- Regional joining points
- Porterage at the hotel
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2025
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Enjoy a festive weekend break to the English Riviera and enjoy a ride on the Christmas Train of Lights.
- 3 nights hotel with English breakfast
- 3 evening meals including Christmas dinner
- Mulled wine and mince pie on arrival
- Local joining points
- Porterage at the hotel
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2025
- Jan
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Combine wonderful Great Yarmouth with a visit to the incredible Thursford Christmas Spectacular – one of Europe’s biggest seasonal shows.
- Ticket to the Thursford Christmas Weekend
- 3 nights hotel with English breakfast
- 2 evening meals and 1 packed lunch
- Tea, coffee or mulled wine on arrival with a festive treat
- 1 festive cream tea
- 1 night of live entertainment
- Regional joining points
- Porterage at the hotel
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2025
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Discover the best of Fort William as it sparkles with festive cheer, taking in vast moors, towering mountains, sparkling lochs and historic glens.
- 4 nights hotel with Scottish breakfast
- 4 evening meals (festive buffet on Christmas Day)
- Welcome Drinks Reception
- Glass of Bubbly on Christmas Eve
- Glass of Bubbly to toast the Kings Speech
- Traditional Christmas Lunch with all the trimmings
- A visit from Santa
- Local joining points
- Porterage at the hotel
- Nightly live entertainment
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2025
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Enjoy a break with all the trimmings as we celebrate this magical time of year in the sophisticated resort of Torquay, at the very heart of the English Riviera.
- 4 nights hotel with English breakfast
- 4 evening meals
- Mulled wine with mince pie on arrival
- Traditional Christmas Lunch with all the trimmings
- Festive treats on each day
- Two nights live entertainment
- Local joining points
- Porterage at the hotel
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2025
- Jan
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There's no better way to get into the festive spirit! Enjoy Christmas fun in lovely Llandudno on this exciting break.
- 4 nights hotel with Welsh breakfast
- Tea, coffee or mulled wine on arrival, with a festive treat
- 4 evening meals including Christmas dinner
- Two nights live entertainment
- Local joining points
- Porterage at the hotel
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2025
- Jan
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Make your Christmas one to remember on this wonderful festive break to delightful Whitby.
- 4 nights hotel with English breakfast
- 4 evening meals
- Mulled wine and a mince pie on arrival
- Traditional Christmas Lunch with all the trimmings
- A visit from Santa
- Festive cream tea on two days
- Two nights live entertainment
- Local joining points
- Porterage at the hotel
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2025
- Jan
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Christmas comes early on a Turkey & Tinsel break! Get into the festive spirit in Blackpool, with its many attractions and famous illuminations.
- 4 nights hotel with English breakfast
- 4 evening meals including Christmas dinner
- Sherry and a mince pie on arrival
- Nightly entertainment with 3 acts per evening
- Local joining points
- Porterage at the hotel
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2025
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Extend the celebrations post-Christmas with this exciting Twixmas holiday to Keswick – perfect for unwinding in the run up to New Year.
- 3 nights hotel with English breakfast
- 3 evening meals
- Local joining points
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2025
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Visit the famous castle and stunning harbour of Scarborough on this Christmas tour.
- 4 nights hotel with English breakfast
- 4 evening meals
- Mulled wine and a mince pie on arrival
- Traditional Christmas Lunch with all the trimmings
- A visit from Santa
- Festive cream tea on two days
- Two nights live entertainment
- Local joining points
- Porterage at the hotel
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2025
- Jan
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Join us as we celebrate the most wonderful time of year in Newquay, the jewel in Cornwall’s crown.
- 4 nights hotel with English breakfast
- Mulled wine on arrival
- Evening Meal
- Traditional 4 course Christmas Lunch with all the trimmings
- Nightly Entertainment
- Local joining points
- Porterage at the hotel
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2025
- Jan
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Celebrate this magical time of year with a festive coastal break at one of the most beloved seaside towns Great Yarmouth.
- 4 nights hotel with English breakfast
- 4 evening meals
- Traditional Christmas Lunch with all the trimmings
- live entertainment
- Local joining points
- Porterage at the hotel
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2025
- Jan
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Welcome the New Year with a bang with a fantastic break in Paignton on the stunning English Riviera.
- 3 nights hotel with English breakfast or brunch
- 3 evening meals including a 5 course New Year’s Eve Dinner with Drinks reception
- Buck’s Fizz on arrival
- Local joining points
- Porterage at the hotel
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2025
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