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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 19th - Thursday 21st 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 />
As one of Britain’s world-class resorts, Bournemouth has everything you<br />
need for an enjoyable holiday – whatever the time of year and whatever your<br />
age. There is the sea, the shops, the many picturesque walks and an<br />
abundance of places to eat.<br />
A welcoming 3* hotel ideally located just a few minutes’ walk from the<br />
beaches, gardens and shops. All rooms are tastefully furnished and ensuite,<br />
<strong>with</strong> TV, radio, telephone, hairdryer, ironing station and tea & coffee-making<br />
facilities. There is a lift to all floors, and the restaurant serves an excellent<br />
choice menu. The hotel’s leisure facilities include an indoor pool, Jacuzzi,<br />
sauna and gym, and entertainment is provided each evening.<br />
Itinerary<br />
BOURNEMOUTH<br />
TURKEY & TINSEL<br />
4 DAY TOUR<br />
Departure: Friday 22nd – Monday 25th November<br />
The Belvedere Hotel<br />
Bournemouth<br />
FRIDAY – (Christmas Eve) We leave our home area and journey east,<br />
stopping in Dorchester for lunch and a chance to browse the shops. We then<br />
continue to our hotel in Bournemouth in time for a welcome cup of tea and<br />
mince pies and time to settle in before evening dinner followed by live<br />
entertainment<br />
SATURDAY – (Christmas Day) Following a Merry Christmas breakfast, we<br />
make the short journey to Poole <strong>with</strong> time for Christmas shopping and lunch.<br />
We later <strong>travel</strong> through some lovely Dorset scenery, including Wareham and<br />
Corfe Castle, returning, to our hotel <strong>with</strong> time to relax before a traditional<br />
Christmas dinner <strong>with</strong> all the festive trimmings, followed once again by<br />
evening entertainment.<br />
SUNDAY – (New Year’s Eve) Join us if you wish this morning for a gentle<br />
drive through some of the New Forest’s most picturesque villages, stopping<br />
in the lovely small town of Lyndhurst for coffee and an opportunity to browse<br />
the gift shops. We then return to Bournemouth, where you will have the<br />
remainder of the day free to relax and spend as you please. You may like to<br />
browse the shops, take a stroll along the prom or relax and purchase a light<br />
lunch from the hotel bar and make use of the leisure facilities. The evening<br />
commences <strong>with</strong> dinner followed by New Year’s Eve entertainment to dance<br />
the night away!<br />
MONDAY – Back to reality! After a leisurely breakfast, we leave our hotel and<br />
make our way west, stopping in Bridport for lunch en route. We then<br />
complete our homeward journey, arriving very early-evening.<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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