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THURSFORD<br />
CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR<br />
Thursford Christmas Spectacular is the largest Christmas production in England.<br />
A cast of choirs, orchestras, pipers, military bands and professional dancers<br />
perform a show depicting all aspects of the season, in a beautifully decorated<br />
Christmas setting. A very popular event… so please book early!<br />
A modern 3* hotel located in pleasant surroundings. All rooms are ensuite, <strong>with</strong><br />
TV, radio, telephone, hair dryer, trouser press and tea & coffee-making facilities.<br />
There is also an indoor swimming pool, spa bath, steam room and gym. The<br />
restaurant serves a good selection of delicious food.<br />
Itinerary<br />
3 DAY TOUR<br />
Departure: Tuesday 12th – Thursday 14th November<br />
Mercure Hotel<br />
Norwich<br />
TUESDAY – We leave the West Country and make our way to Stratford upon<br />
Avon, <strong>with</strong> a stop for coffee en route. With time to browse the shops and enjoy<br />
lunch, we then continue our journey to Norwich, and our hotel, arriving <strong>with</strong> time<br />
to settle in and maybe make use of the wonderful leisure facilities before dinner.<br />
WEDNESDAY – After a leisurely breakfast we make the short journey into the<br />
centre of Norwich where you may like to visit the cathedral, browse the shops for<br />
Christmas ideas and enjoy lunch. Depending on our allocation of tickets we will<br />
either <strong>travel</strong> to Thursford for the afternoon performance and return to the hotel for<br />
dinner, or have an early dinner and <strong>travel</strong> to the evening show of the Christmas<br />
Spectacular… – a show seen by over 90,000 people each year! You really will be<br />
amazed.<br />
THURSDAY – It’s time to say goodbye to Norwich as we make our way to Royal<br />
Windsor where you will have ample time to explore this picturesque town full of<br />
so much history. You may like to visit the Castle, the oldest and largest occupied<br />
castle in the world and the Official Residence of Her Majesty The Queen, or take<br />
a bus trip around Windsor & Eton where a guided commentary will explain some<br />
of the fascinating history. There are also some lovely shops and restaurants to<br />
enjoy lunch. We later continue our homeward journey, <strong>with</strong> a stop for tea en route,<br />
arriving back in the West Country early evening.<br />
TOUR PRICE £195.00<br />
Price includes:<br />
2 nights’ dinner, bed & breakfast<br />
Thursford Christmas Spectacular ticket<br />
All excursions<br />
Supplements:<br />
Single supplement £40.00<br />
<strong>Travel</strong> Insurance £9.00<br />
Early<br />
Booking<br />
Advisable<br />
TELEPHONE 01398 341160<br />
Falmouth rests at the point where seven rivers flow onto a long stretch of water<br />
and boasts a beautiful sheltered harbour. Pendennis Castle (built by Henry VIII)<br />
and the National Maritime Museum are just two of Falmouth’s many major<br />
attractions, and lovely coastal walks and town shops abound.<br />
Situated in one of the most picturesque regions of Cornwall, occupying a sea front<br />
position <strong>with</strong> splendid views. All rooms are en-suite, <strong>with</strong> TV, telephone, hairdryer,<br />
tea & coffee making facilities and there is a lift to all floors. The restaurant, offers<br />
an excellent choice of menu, often using Cornish farm produce. Leisure facilities<br />
include sauna, spa pool and jacuzzi and entertainment is provided each evening.<br />
Itinerary<br />
FALMOUTH<br />
TURKEY & TINSEL<br />
4 DAY TOUR<br />
Departure: Friday 15th – Monday 18th November<br />
Membly Hotel<br />
Falmouth<br />
FRIDAY – (Christmas Eve) We leave our home area and make our way to the<br />
National Trust’s Lanhydrock (no entrance charge). Whilst here you will have<br />
ample time to enjoy lunch, wander through the gardens and browse the shop full<br />
of Christmas gifts. We later continue to Falmouth and our hotel, arriving <strong>with</strong> time<br />
to settle in before a sherry reception and evening dinner, followed by a Day at the<br />
Races <strong>with</strong> prizes for the winners!<br />
SATURDAY – (Christmas Day) After a leisurely breakfast and a visit form Father<br />
Christmas we make the short journey to Truro – Cornwall’s capital city. Here you<br />
may like to indulge in a spot of Christmas shopping, or perhaps just browse the<br />
excellent farmers’ market. Another worthwhile sight is the triple-spired cathedral,<br />
and there are plenty of cafés in which to enjoy a leisurely lunch. We return to<br />
Falmouth <strong>with</strong> the afternoon free to spend as you please… maybe take a stroll<br />
into the town or along the seafront, visit one of the attractions or relax in the hotel<br />
and make use of the hotel leisure facilities. Dinner this evening will be followed by<br />
musical entertainment.<br />
SUNDAY – (New Year’s Eve) This morning we take a coastal drive, through<br />
Penzance to St Ives, <strong>with</strong> a stop for lunch and time to browse the quaint gift<br />
shops. Time then to relax before evening dinner followed by entertainment and<br />
dancing including a complimentary glass of bubbly to ‘See in the New Year.’<br />
MONDAY – Back to reality! This morning we leave our hotel and begin our<br />
homeward journey, stopping for lunch at Endsleigh Garden Centre, also full of<br />
great Christmas inspiration! We complete our homeward journey, arriving earlyevening.<br />
TOUR PRICE £179.00<br />
Price includes:<br />
3 nights’ dinner, bed & breakfast<br />
All excursions.<br />
Supplements:<br />
No single supplement<br />
<strong>Travel</strong> insurance £11.00
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