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189 tours from £249pp
You don’t have to get away for weeks at a time to enjoy a fun-packed holiday, in fact, you’ll be surprised at the experiences you can enjoy on a short break with Shearings. With our carefully crafted itineraries, we make sure that you will enjoy the very best of your chosen destination throughout the UK and Europe, giving you a great value holiday with no compromise.
Whether it’s a rendezvous in Paris, a beach break on the North Devon coast, a getaway to Ostend or even a trip to the spectacular Dutch Bulbfields, we’ve got a fantastic collection of short breaks to choose from, so why not find your perfect escape today?
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Visit the truly stunning Keukenhof Park with its beautiful floral displays, and enjoy the cosmopolitan city of Amsterdam in one short break.
- 3 or 4 nights hotel with continental breakfast
- Local joining points
- Porterage at the hotel
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Join the Snowdon Mountain Railway and admire the views. We also visit the Italianate village of Portmeirion.
- 4 nights hotel with Welsh breakfast
- 4 evening meals
- Local joining points
- Porterage at the hotel
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This short break combines a visit to the house and gardens of Claude Monet with a full day in Versailles, home to the famous château!
- Convenient local joining points
- 3 or 4 nights hotel with continental breakfast
- Porterage at the hotel
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Uncover the rugged beauty of the Northumbrian Coast, famed for its golden sands, history and mystery, and visit the impressive Holy Island.
- 4 nights hotel with English breakfast
- 4 evening meals
- Local joining points
- Porterage at the hotel
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Set on a breathtaking Georgian bay, Weymouth is a firm favourite and a great base from which to explore the delights of Dorset.
- 4 nights hotel with English breakfast
- 4 evening meals
- Local joining points
- Porterage at the hotel
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Discover the stunning landscapes of the Scottish Highlands, visit the magical Isle of Skye and admire the view of Eilean Donan Castle.
- 5 nights hotel with Scottish breakfast and 5 evening meals, and 2 overnight stays in Northern England with breakfast and evening meal (South Departures: 8-Day Itinerary)
- 4 nights hotel with Scottish breakfast and 4 evening meals (North Departures: 5-Day Itinerary)
- Local joining points
- Porterage at the hotel
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Taking in just over 500 miles of stunning scenery in the Scottish Highlands, the North Coast 500 is one of the world’s most beautiful road trips.
- 7 nights hotel with Scottish breakfast
- 7 evening meals
- 1 lunch
- Local joining points
- Porterage at the hotels
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Whitby and North Yorkshire Moors Railway
4.2
55 reviews
From our base in charming Whitby, take to the tracks aboard the North Yorkshire Moors Railway and admire the beautiful scenery.
- 4 nights hotel with English breakfast
- 4 evening meals
- Local joining points
- Porterage at the hotel
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Weston-super-Mare, Bristol and Bath
4.0
45 reviews
Weston-super-Mare is a traditional seaside town with Somerset’s stunning scenery just on the doorstep, along with the cities of Bristol and Bath.
- 4 nights hotel with English breakfast
- 4 evening meals
- Local joining points
- Porterage at the hotel
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Admire the Isle of Wight like never before as we chug through the countryside on board a lovingly restored vintage steam railway.
- 4 nights hotel with English breakfast
- 4 evening meals
- Local joining points
- Porterage at the hotel
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Railway Journeys of the Isle of Man
4.1
22 reviews
Discover the beautiful Isle of Man, where we enjoy memorable rail journeys, seeing the island’s town and country, land and sea along the way.
- 4 nights hotel with English breakfast
- 4 evening meals
- Local joining points
- Porterage at the hotel
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A celebration of music, dance, military pageantry – the Edinburgh Tattoo is always a unique and memorable experience.
- 4 nights hotel with Scottish breakfast
- 3 evening meals
- Porterage at the hotel
- Local joining points
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From tales of pirates and smugglers to beautiful coastal towns, enjoy a combination of rich history and stunning scenery on this Cornish escape.
- 4 nights hotel with English Breakfast
- 4 evening meals
- Local joining points
- Porterage at the hotel
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The romantic gardens of Cornwall exude a timeless, magical quality and on this holiday we visit some of the finest gardens the region has to offer.
- 7 nights hotel with English breakfast
- 7 evening meals
- Local joining points
- Porterage at the hotel
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From our base in stunning St Ives, we take in the beautiful Cornish coast and countryside including a trip to the tropical Isles of Scilly.
- 4 nights hotel with English breakfast
- 4 evening meals
- Local joining points
- Porterage at the hotel
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Rediscover your 'joie de vivre' and join us on a holiday to the city of love, taking in the sights of the wonderful French capital of Paris.
- 3 nights hotel with continental breakfast
- Convenient local joining points
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Scarborough, Whitby & North Yorkshire Moors Railway
4.3
16 reviews
Discover Yorkshire’s highlights on this superb short break, with visits to York and Whitby, and a journey along the North Yorkshire Moors Railway.
- 4 nights hotel with English breakfast
- 4 evening meals
- Local joining points
- Porterage at the hotel
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The Isle of Wight boasts Royal connections through its association with Queen Victoria who made Osborne House a home with Prince Albert.
- 4 nights hotel with English breakfast
- 4 evening meals
- Local joining points
- Porterage at the hotel
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Discover the pretty coastal resorts of delightful Eastbourne and beautiful Brighton on this charming 5-day break.
- 4 nights hotel with English breakfast
- 4 evening meals
- Local joining points
- Porterage at the hotel
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From Newquay, we discover some of Cornwall’s most popular attractions, including the Eden Project – home to plants from all over the world!
- 4 nights hotel with English breakfast
- 4 evening meals
- Local joining points
- Porterage at the hotel
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Whitby, Scarborough and North York Moors
4.0
16 reviews
Enjoy the best of North Yorkshire with this fantastic break. From our base in Whitby, we explore the North York Moors and Scarborough.
- 4 nights hotel with English breakfast
- 4 evening meals
- Local joining points
- Porterage at the hotel
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Delve into a Devon cream tea on this exciting tour and discover the very best of Torquay, also including a harbour cruise in Plymouth.
- 4 nights hotel with English breakfast
- 4 evening meals
- Local joining points
- Porterage at the hotel
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The Royal Palaces of London are remarkable! Join us as we discover some of the city’s finest buildings, including Buckingham Palace.
- 4 nights hotel with English breakfast
- 4 evening meals
- Porterage at the hotel
- Local joining points
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With golden sandy beaches, sheltered coves and seaside attractions, St Ives is one of the country’s most popular holiday destinations.
- 4 nights hotel with English breakfast
- 4 evening meals
- Local joining points
- Porterage at the hotel
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Explore the Lake District from the water and the tracks with a journey on board the Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway and a cruise along the famous waters.
- 4 nights hotel with English breakfast
- 4 evening meals
- Local joining points
- Porterage at the hotel
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Take in beautiful lochs, majestic mountains and idyllic glens as we enjoy a ride on one of the most scenic rail journeys in Scotland.
- 4 nights hotel with Scottish breakfast and 4 evening meals (North Departures: 5-Day Itinerary)
- 5 nights hotel with Scottish breakfast and 5 evening meals, and 2 overnight stays in Northern England with breakfast and evening meal (South Departures: 8-Day Itinerary)
- Porterage at the hotel
- Local joining points
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Great Little Trains of Wales
4.4
5 reviews
Sit back, relax and take in the scenery of North Wales from the tracks as we enjoy splendid journeys around this wonderful region.
- 7 nights hotel with Welsh breakfast
- 7 evening meals
- Local joining points
- Porterage at the hotel
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Enjoy time exploring the delightful resort of Ostend and the beautiful medieval city of Bruges, with its canals and cobbled streets.
- 4 nights hotel with continental breakfast and 4 evening meals
- 5 included drinks per day (lager beer, red or white wine, soft drinks, coffee, tea)
- Local joining points
- Porterage at the hotel
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Valkenburg, Aachen and Monschau
4.4
21 reviews
Relax in the lovely town of Valkenburg and enjoy excursions to the wonderful towns and cities of Aachen, Monschau and Maastricht.
- 4 nights hotel with continental breakfast
- 3 evening meals
- Local joining points
- Porterage at the hotel
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Enjoy the best of Paris, the exquisite Palace of Versailles with its sumptuous interior, and Monet’s garden at Giverny.
- 4 nights hotel with continental breakfast
- 3 evening meals
- Local joining points
- Porterage at the hotel
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Relax on the 'diamond' Isle of Wight, journey through the scenic countryside aboard the steam railway, and enjoy a visit to Osborne House.
- 7 nights hotel with English breakfast
- 7 evening meals
- Local joining points
- Porterage at the hotel
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Enjoy a visit to the picture-postcard town of Tobermory on magical Mull and take in the magnificent surrounding scenery of the Scottish Highlands.
- 4 nights hotel and Scottish breakfast and 4 evening meals (5-day breaks from North)
- 5 nights hotel with Scottish breakfast and 5 evening meals and 2 overnights stays in northern England with breakfast and evening meal (8-day break from South)
- Local joining points
- Porterage at the hotel
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Explore Ireland’s most famous coast and see the spectacular sights of the Beara Peninsula and the renowned Ring of Kerry.
- 5 nights hotel with Irish breakfast
- 5 evening meals (2025)
- 4 evening meals (2026)
- Regional joining points
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Discover the best of North Wales from Warner’s Bodelwyddan Castle, a Grade II listed Victorian building, complete with walled gardens and sweeping lawns.
- 4 nights hotel with Welsh breakfast
- 4 evening meals
- Local joining points
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Scarborough, York and Whitby
4.0
46 reviews
Discover the elegance of York with its marvellous Minster and the quirky Shambles, before exploring seaside Whitby.
- 4 nights hotel with English breakfast
- 4 evening meals
- Porterage at the hotel (at Norbreck)
- Local joining points
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Enjoy a slice of luxury on this fantastic tour staying at Warner's Norton Grange, with its chalet-style accommodation, fantastic on-site restaurant and daily leisure activities.
- 4 nights hotel with English breakfast
- 4 evening meals
- Local joining points
- Porterage at the hotel
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Enjoy a traditional Cornish cream tea on this delightful break staying in St Mawes, also visiting charming Padstow and historic Truro.
- 4 nights hotel with English breakfast
- 4 evening meals
- Cornish Cream Tea at Healeys Cyder Farm
- Local joining points
- Porterage at the hotel
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Discover the very best of Northumberland's stunning coastline from your base at the award-winning Bamburgh Castle Inn.
- 4 nights hotel with English breakfast
- 4 evening meals
- Local joining points
- Porterage at the hotel
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With its majestic old towns, sleepy countryside and elegant seaside resorts, Normandy is the ideal destination for a short break in France.
- 4 nights hotel with continental breakfast
- 3 evening meals
- Local joining points
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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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Follow in the footsteps of Robert the Bruce and William Wallace on this unique tour exploring Scotland's ancient past.
- 4 nights hotel with Scottish breakfast
- 4 evening meals
- Local joining points
- Porterage at the hotel
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Edinburgh & Royal Yacht Britannia
4.4
16 reviews
The Royal Yacht Britannia has provided the stunning setting for glittering state visits, Royal honeymoons and relaxing family holidays!
- 4 nights hotel with Scottish breakfast
- 4 evening meals
- 3 nights entertainment
- Return coach travel
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Eastbourne and Romantic Railways
4.2
9 reviews
Absorb the spectacular countryside from aboard the railways of the Bluebell Line and the Kent & East Sussex Railway.
- 4 nights hotel with English breakfast
- 4 evening meals
- Local joining points
- Porterage at the hotel
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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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Jersey – an Island shaped by the Sea
4.1
8 reviews
Discover the colourful island of Jersey with its sandy beaches and rugged coastline, and the charming town of St. Helier.
- 7 nights hotel with breakfast
- 7 evening meals
- Porterage at the hotel
- Local joining points
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Admire the beautiful South Coast of England with a cruise aboard the Dorset Queen and see Millionaire's Row and the five islands of Poole Harbour.
- 4 nights hotel with English breakfast
- 4 evening meals
- Local joining points
- Porterage at the hotel
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Combining charming towns and mountain scenery, enjoy the Irish delights of County Down, Belfast, the Giant’s Causeway, Derry and Dublin.
- 5 nights hotel with Irish breakfast
- 4 evening meals for 2023 tours or 5 evening meals for 2024 tours
- Porterage at the hotel
- Regional Joining Points
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Belfast and Giant’s Causeway
4.2
11 reviews
Discover the beautiful Antrim Coast with its stunning seascapes and the magnificent Giant’s Causeway, before exploring vibrant Belfast.
- 4 nights hotel with Irish breakfast
- 4 evening meals
- Local joining points
- Porterage at the hotel
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Historic Northumberland and Hadrian’s Wall Country
4.6
8 reviews
Explore the glorious North East from our scenic riverside setting in the heart of Hadrian’s Wall Country, and discover the wonderful Northumberland Coast.
- 4 nights hotel with English breakfast
- 4 evening meals
- Local joining points
- Porterage at the hotel
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Set in 24 hectares of magnificent parkland and exquisite gardens, visit Sandringham, perhaps the most famous stately home in Norfolk.
- 4 nights hotel with English breakfast
- 4 evening meals
- 2 nights entertainment
- Local joining points
- Porterage at the hotel
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Explore the magnificent Scottish Highlands as we discover the spectacular scenery with two included cruises.
- 5 nights hotel with Scottish breakfast and 5 evening meals, and 2 overnight stays in Northern England with breakfast and evening meal (South Departures: 8-Day Itinerary)
- 4 nights hotel with Scottish breakfast and 4 evening meals (North Departures: 5-Day Itinerary)
- Local joining points
- Porterage at the hotel
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2026
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Explore the best of the South East of Ireland, famous for its history, with highlights including medieval Kilkenny and Viking Waterford.
- 5 nights hotel with Irish breakfast
- 4 or 5 evening meals
- Porterage at the hotel
- Regional joining points
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2025
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2026
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All aboard as we chug through the pretty Bure Valley before exploring the Norfolk Broads with a cruise, passing the villages and windmills that dot this wetland.
- 4 nights hotel with English breakfast
- 4 evening meals
- Entertainment on 2 nights
- APRIL DATES ONLY -99p Bar (on selected drinks) for 3hrs each evening
- Local joining points
- Porterage at the hotel
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Share amazing experiences with like-minded people as we discover some of the finest cities and towns that Yorkshire has to offer.
- 4 nights hotel with English breakfast
- 4 evening meals
- Local joining points
- Porterage at the hotel
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Based in Oswestry at 4-star luxury Lion Quays Resort, cruise along the River Severn and steam through the rolling landscape of the Welsh Borders.
- 4 nights hotel with English breakfast
- 4 evening meals
- Local joining points
- Porterage at the hotel
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A small town but bursting with atmosphere and personality, it's easy to see why Killarney is referred to as the 'Jewel of Ireland'.
- 5 nights hotel with Irish breakfast
- 5 evening meals (2025)
- 4 evening meals (2026)
- Porterage at the hotel
- Regional joining points
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2025
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The Delights of the Isle of Wight at Warner Bembridge
4.7
9 reviews
Warner's Bembridge Coast Hotel is set within 23-acre of grounds, and boasts spectacular sea views, stylish dining options, and an indoor swimming pool perfect for unwinding.
- 4 nights hotel with English breakfast
- 4 evening meals
- Local joining points
- Porterage at the hotel
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2025
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Fort William and Loch Ness
4.2
6 reviews
The popular town of Fort William is an idyllic holiday location with vast moors, towering mountains, sparkling lochs and historic glens.
- 4 nights hotel with Scottish breakfast
- 4 evening meals
- Local joining points
- Porterage at the hotel
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2025
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2026
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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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2024
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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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Take in the delights of Derbyshire on this fantastic tour as we visit picturesque towns, quaint villages and the magnificent Chatsworth House.
- 4 nights hotel with English breakfast
- 4 evening meals
- Local joining points
- Porterage at the hotel
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2025
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Western Highlands and Jacobite Steam Railway
4.4
5 reviews
One of the greatest railway journeys in the world, travel in style aboard the famous Jacobite Steam Railway from Fort William to the fishing port of Mallaig.
- 4 nights hotel and Scottish breakfast and 4 evening meals (5-day breaks from North)
- 5 nights hotel with Scottish breakfast and 5 evening meals and 2 overnights stays in northern England with breakfast and evening meal (8-day break from South)
- Local joining points
- Porterage at the hotel
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Discover the best of the North West on this short break, combining a stay in Blackpool with the Lake District and the East Lancashire Railway.
- 4 nights hotel with English breakfast
- 4 evening meals
- Local joining points
- Porterage at the hotel
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2025
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Join us as we travel on board a vintage tram to admire the dazzling lights of one of the greatest free shows on Earth – Blackpool Illuminations!
- 4 nights hotel with English breakfast
- 4 evening meals
- Local joining points
- Porterage at the hotel
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Historic Durham and Beamish Open Air Museum
4.0
1 reviews
Get a taste for the North East as we visit delightful Durham, historic Barnard Castle and the fascinating Beamish Open Air Museum.
- 4 nights hotel with 4 English breakfasts
- 4 evening meals
- Local joining points
- Porterage at the hotel
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2025
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Uncover some of Yorkshire’s gems on this fantastic short break, with visits to historic York Minster, quaint Grassington and charming Skipton.
- 4 nights hotel with English breakfast
- 4 evening meals
- 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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2025
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Historic Bath, Royal Cotswolds and Somerset Highlights
5.0
2 reviews
Enjoy a wonderful stay right in the heart of Bath and explore both the beautiful Cotswolds and Somerset on this fantastic break.
- 4 nights hotel with English breakfast
- 4 evening meals - buffet style
- Porterage at the hotel
- Local joining points
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2025
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Delights of Cheshire at Warner Alvaston Hall
4.1
9 reviews
Enjoy the facilities at Warner Alvaston Hall in the pretty Cheshire countryside on this delightful tour, also visiting Chester and Shrewsbury.
- 4 nights hotel with breakfast
- 4 evening meals
- Local joining points
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2025
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France
Season's
Greetings
Experience the most
wonderful time
of the year on
a festive break!
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