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We lcOm e Welcome TO OUR WINTER 2018 – 2019 HOLIDAY BROCHURE It is our pleasure to present to you our latest holiday brochure featuring a great selection of destinations to choose from which we trust will include something that appeals to everyone. The programme includes relaxing short breaks amidst stunning autumnal scenery, festive Christmas and New Year holidays, plus super-value early season and springtime tours. One of the advantages of choosing an Arvonia holiday is that all you need to do is sit back, relax, enjoy the ever- changing scenery and let us take care of everything for you. During your holiday you can also depend upon our experienced team of professional tour drivers to ensure that your time away is stress-free, allowing you to relax and enjoy your holiday right from the start. Our tours represent outstanding value for money which could not be matched by a self-drive or independent travel holiday with luxury coach travel, comfortable accommodation in selected hotels, plus on most tours sightseeing excursions are all included. To further enhance your enjoyment we also feature various included extras at some hotels such as evening entertainment and drinks promotions. We are proud to operate the most luxurious fleet of coaches in North Wales and have invested significantly in our vehicles to ensure that our passengers enjoy a consistently high standard. We remain ever thankful to our many regular customers for their continued support, and extend a very warm welcome to all of you joining us for the first time. We sincerely hope that you will enjoy browsing through our brochure and look forward to greeting you on an Arvonia holiday in the near future. YOUR HOLIDAY IS PROTECTED GIFT VOUCHERS All Arvonia package holidays are covered by the all-important Whether it’s Christmas, an anniversary, Bonded Coach Holiday protection scheme (BCH) that has birthday, or simply saying thank you, treat your government backing. It basically means you can be sure that in the nearest and dearest to the gift of a well- For online bookings visit www.arvonia.co.uk unlikely event that the unexpected happens your holiday money is deserved break with an Arvonia Gift Voucher. totally safe and you won’t be left stranded or out of pocket. Available in multiples of £5, £20, £50 and £100, the vouchers are valid for two years from Full details and confirmation of our BCH membership can be found at the date of purchase and can be put towards the cost of any Arvonia holiday. www.bch-uk.org or by telephoning BCH on 0207 240 3131. 3 EASY WAYS TO BOOK JOIN OUR E-SHOT Once you have selected your holiday or MAILING LIST short break, booking is simple and If you would like to receive stress-free. priority notification of all our 1 - Visit www.arvonia.co.uk where you latest special offers and can conveniently browse and reserve your additional tours please register holiday with complete confidence using with our e-shot club. Simply our secure online booking facility. visit www.arvonia.co.uk 2 - Call our friendly and helpful reservations team on 01286 675175. and complete the online Our professional and efficient travel consultants will be happy to check registration form. It’s free and availability and provide answers to any queries you may have. simple and you could pick up some real bargains so don’t miss out – register today! 3 - Should you wish to make your booking in person we would be delighted to welcome you at our Travel Office in Llanrug where on-site car parking is available. FOLLOW US Connect with the team at Arvonia on Facebook & Twitter for all of the Travel Office Opening Hours: latest news, special offers, competitions Monday to Friday: 09:00 to 17:00 and holiday inspiration. Saturday, Sunday & Bank Holidays: Closed 2
HO lIDAY I NFOR mAT IO N / D IARY TRAVEL IN COMFORT & STYLE Your holiday starts from the moment you board one of our coaches, elegant both inside and out with striking external design and luxurious interior finish. We firmly believe that the time you spend travelling on board our coaches should be comfortable and enjoyable, therefore we continue to invest significantly in our vehicles to ensure that passengers can enjoy a consistently high standard. With Arvonia you can not only travel in comfort and style, but also benefit from the latest technological advances and vehicle safety standards. To enhance your comfort whilst on board our 4 Panoramic double glazed tinted windows offering coaches you can enjoy the benefits of the fantastic viewing following features: 4 Overhead lockers for storage of personal items 4 Comfortable seating with recline and sideways 4 DVD system with monitors and forward view movement facility, additional support padding and camera facility leather inserts, seat back tables, armrests, footrests 4 Top class audio & PA systems 4 Toilet and washroom facilities and overhead reading lights 4 Fully automated climate control systems to ensure 4 Hot and cold drinks facilities the temperature remains comfortable throughout the journey With passenger safety being of the highest priority, you can rest assured that our fleet is meticulously maintained and serviced to ensure that vehicles are not only comfortable, but most importantly reliable and safe. All of our vehicles are fitted with the latest safety features and electronic assistance systems including: 4 Secondary break assist system 4 Seat belts 4 Anti-lock braking system (ABS) 4 Speed limiter 4 Electronic stability programme (ESP) 4 Automatic emergency braking system 4 Acceleration skid control (ASR) HOLIDAY DIARY 2018 – 2019 OCTOBER / HYDREF 24 – 25 Birmingham Tattoo 5 FEBRUARY / CHWEFROR 26 – 30 loch lomond & edinburgh 20 Date Destination 26 – 30 Sandbanks 12 Date Destination Page 01 – 05 eastbourne 30 – 02 longleat Festival of light 9 02 – 03 manchester city Break 4 05 – 07 Northumberland & Durham 03 – 07 Tenby & Pembroke 19 06 – 07 Harrogate & Peak District 04 – 08 looe & cornish coast 12 07 – 11 Newquay DECEMBER / RHAGFYR 08 – 10 York city Break 9 07 – 14 Spectacular lake Garda Date Destination Page 08 – 10 Bletchley Park & War museum 8 08 – 12 Killarney & Kerry 01 – 02 liverpool city Break 4 08 – 10 cardiff city Break 18 08 – 12 Ireland’s Ancient east & Dublin 01 – 02 manchester city Break 4 10 – 11 cheshire luxury Break 6 12 – 14 edinburgh city Break 03 – 06 cardiff city Break 18 11 – 15 loch lomond & Glasgow 21 12 – 14 cardiff city Break 03 – 07 looe & cornish coast 12 11 – 15 Scenic Perthshire 19 13 – 14 liverpool city Break 07 – 09 london city Break 10 11 – 15 Warner Thoresby Hall 17 15 – 19 Torquay 07 – 09 edinburgh city Break 6 15 – 17 london city Break 10 19 – 21 Shropshire Highlights 08 – 09 liverpool city Break 4 18 – 21 Swansea & Royal mint 18 19 – 21 london & Oxford 14 – 16 York St Nicholas Fayre 7 18 – 22 Weymouth 15 20 – 28 Italian Riviera & monte carlo 14 – 16 Birmingham & Ironbridge 7 18 – 22 Warner cricket St Thomas 17 Information and Bookings 01286 675175 21 – 25 loch lomond 14 – 17 Warner Nidd Hall 17 22 – 24 Gloucester & cotswolds 8 22 – 25 Royal mint & Brecon Railway 14 – 17 Warner Alvaston Hall 17 23 – 24 liverpool city Break 4 22 – 26 looe & cornish coast 17 – 20 cardiff city Break 8 24 – 27 Southport 10 28 – 01 Regency Sidmouth 23 – 27 christmas in lincoln 24 25 – 28 York city Break 9 28 – 29 cheshire luxury Break 23 – 27 christmas in cheshire 24 25 – 28 cardiff city Break 18 29 – 01 York city Break 24 – 27 christmas in Southport 23 25 – 01 Babbacombe 13 29 – 02 Tenby & Pembroke 29 – 01 New Year in cardiff 25 25 – 01 Warner Alvaston Hall 17 29 – 02 Warner littlecote 30 – 02 New Year in Berkshire 25 MARCH / MAWRTH October departures are all featured in the Summer JANUARY / IONAWR Date Destination Page 2018 brochure – further details available on request Date Destination Page 03 – 06 Harrogate & York 11 04 – 06 York city Break 9 03 – 07 Blackpool & lakes 16 NOVEMBER / TACHWEDD 04 – 06 cardiff city Break 18 04 – 08 Bournemouth 14 Date Destination Page 05 – 06 liverpool city Break 4 04 – 08 Warner Holme lacy 17 02 – 04 london city Break 10 05 – 06 manchester city Break 4 08 – 11 lille city Break 26 02 – 04 edinburgh city Break 6 07 – 11 Warner Holme lacy 17 10 – 14 Fort William 22 04 – 08 Newquay 11 11 – 13 cardiff city Break 18 11 – 15 Torquay 13 05 – 08 Southport 10 11 – 13 london city Break 10 14 – 18 St Patricks in Killarney 22 05 – 09 Bournemouth 14 13 – 17 loch lomond & Glasgow 21 15 – 17 Bletchley & the War museum 8 05 – 08 Trossachs & Woodlands experience 21 14 – 18 Bournemouth 14 15 – 18 St Patricks in Waterford 23 09 – 11 York city Break 9 14 – 18 Torquay 13 17 – 24 Treasures of Tuscany 27 12 – 16 Weymouth 15 18 – 20 cardiff city Break 18 18 – 22 Sandbanks 12 12 – 16 Paignton 12 18 – 21 medieval Brugge 26 22 – 24 cardiff city Break 18 12 – 16 Oban Bay 20 22 – 25 Warner Nidd Hall 17 23 – 24 liverpool city Break 4 19 – 23 Warner Holme lacy 17 21 – 25 Paignton 12 24 – 25 cheshire luxury Break 6 19 – 23 eastbourne 15 24 – 27 cardiff city Break 18 25 – 29 eastbourne 15 19 – 23 Torquay 13 27 – 28 cheshire luxury Break 6 25 – 29 Paignton 12 24 – 25 chatsworth at christmastime 5 28 – 01 lake District 16 25 – 29 Warner Nidd Hall 17 24 – 25 liverpool city Break 4 28 – 01 Warner littlecote House 17 24 – 25 manchester city Break 4 3
Ove RNI GHT BR eAK S manchester city Break One of the UK’s most popular city break destinations with fantastic entertainment venues, theatres, museums and galleries, restaurants, bars, and so much more. When it comes to shopping manchester has a liverpool city Break great mix of high-street chains, exclusive fashion and designer stores plus individual traders. There are some spectacular buildings to see liverpool is one of england’s most popular city-break destinations, a during a wander around the city centre such as the Free Trade Hall, dynamic, exuberant place with an impressive cultural heritage and more Beetham Tower, the neo-Gothic Town Hall and the magnificent listed buildings than any other city outside london. liverpool boasts a cathedral which dates back to 1215. wealth of diverse and exciting attractions including the redeveloped Albert Dock which is home to the excellent Beatles museum amongst numerous other attractions, the city’s galleries and museums are among ITINERARY the best in the country, and for those who love a spot of shopping, you'll Day One: We drive to Manchester where the remainder of the day is at leisure find the greatest designer brands at cavern Walks and everything under to relax and discover the city. Shopaholics can take advantage of Manchester one roof at liverpool One. Arndale shopping centre, along with King Street and the Northern Quarters fashionable cafes & shops. The city also boasts a diverse range of fascinating ITINERARY museums and galleries to explore. Manchester is awash with a fantastic variety of nightlife, bars and restaurants to choose from, all within easy reach of the Day One: We travel to Liverpool, arriving during the morning. The remainder of Holiday Inn Hotel in Piccadilly. the day is then free to enjoy some shopping or sightseeing. Day Two: Some further free time in the city for shopping or to explore Day Two: Another day in the city centre with further time to explore, perhaps the various attractions the City has to offer. We depart for home in the a visit to the Albert Dock, the museums, or maybe a cruise on the Mersey. late afternoon. For online bookings visit www.arvonia.co.uk We depart late afternoon for our journey home. HOLIDAY INN MANCHESTER CITY CENTRE HHHH HILTON LIVERPOOL HHHH A modern and stylish hotel situated in The four star Hilton is ideally situated in the the heart of Manchester, on the edge heart of the Liverpool One development. of the trendy Northern Quarter. Facilities include restaurant and bar, all Amenities include high-speed Wi-Fi, bedrooms feature air-conditioning, satellite TV, restaurant, lobby bar and residents only telephone, hairdryer, iron & board, room safe, fitness centre. All bedrooms feature plus tea & coffee facilities. Lift to all floors. air-conditioning, black-out blinds, satellite TV, iron & board, in-room safe, INCLUSIONS hairdryer, plus complimentary tea and coffee supplies. Lift to all floors. 4 Overnight accommodation with buffet breakfast INCLUSIONS DEPARTURE DAYS PRICE 4 Overnight accommodation with buffet breakfast Saturday 24 November 2 days £149 Saturday 01 December 2 days £149 DEPARTURE DAYS PRICE Saturday 08 December 2 days £149 Saturday 24 November 2 days £109 Saturday 05 January 2 days £119 Saturday 01 December 2 days £109 Saturday 23 February 2 days £129 Saturday 05 January 2 days £99 Saturday 23 March 2 days £149 Saturday 02 February 2 days £99 4 Supplement: Single Room £100 Supplement: Single Room £60
Ove RNI GHT BR eAK S chatsworth at christmastime Birmingham International Tattoo Home to the Duke & Duchess of Devonshire, chatsworth is one of Britain's In November 2018 Britain’s biggest indoor international tattoo with over most celebrated historic houses, set on the River Derwent in Derbyshire's 1,000 performers returns to the Arena Birmingham. See the marching Peak District National Park. each winter chatsworth brings the spirit of Bands and exciting displays, one of the largest gatherings of standard christmas to life, the grand rooms in the house are specially decorated bearers on parade and enjoy the field gun racing, dancers, gymnastics, with scenes to evoke the traditions and history of christmas. The gardens fanfare trumpeters, dog display teams, plus other spectacular and waterworks are floodlit and carol singers and brass bands play in the performances all culminating in an amazing grand finale. come along stable yard. with us and experience the pomp and pageantry that is the Birmingham International Tattoo. ITINERARY ITINERARY Day One: We travel across the Pennines to Sheffield and the Copthorne Hotel where we will be staying overnight. The afternoon is then at leisure for Day One: We travel south to Birmingham where we check in to the Jury’s Inn shopping or sightseeing, you may like to visit the Millennium Art Galleries or Hotel where we stay overnight. Some free time follows in the afternoon the Devonshire Quarter where you will find a great choice of designer stores. before we take our seats at the Arena for the early evening performance of The Winter Gardens are one of the largest temperate glasshouses in the UK the Birmingham International Tattoo. which has created a stunning green world in the heart of the city. Day Two: A day at leisure for shopping or exploring the city, an opportunity Day Two: We depart after breakfast and travel to Chatsworth, where there will to browse around Birmingham’s Frankfurt Christmas Market and Craft Fair. be some free time to explore the gift shops, the stable yard and gardens. At the A huge favourite with both residents and visitors it is now the largest Christmas time of our visit the popular Christmas Market is also being held where you can Market in the country and is the centre-piece of the city’s annual Christmas Information and Bookings 01286 675175 browse around more than 100 stalls. In the afternoon we have a tour of the events calendar. We depart late afternoon and commence our journey home. house, magically transformed for Christmastime with the lower floors all decorated. We depart late afternoon and commence our homeward journey. JURYS INN BIRMINGHAM HHHH The Jurys Inn is ideally situated on COPTHORNE HOTEL SHEFFIELD HHHH Broad Street in the heart of The four star Copthorne is located Birmingham’s city centre surrounded in the heart of Sheffield. Facilities by an abundance of restaurants and include the 1855 restaurant and bars. The hotel facilities include a lounge bar. The bedrooms all lounge, bar, restaurant and Costa feature air-conditioning, Coffee Bar. All the newly refurbished telephone, TV, internet access, rooms have a private bathroom with tea & coffee tray, fridge, iron & bath & overhead shower, satellite TV, free Wi-Fi, hairdryer and tea / coffee tray. board and hairdryer. Lift available. Lift to all floors. INCLUSIONS INCLUSIONS 4 Overnight accommodation with dinner and breakfast 4 Overnight accommodation with full english breakfast 4 Admission to chatsworth House 4 Admission to Birmingham International Tattoo DEPARTURE DAYS PRICE DEPARTURE DAYS PRICE Saturday 24 November 2 days £149 Saturday 24 November 2 days £159 Supplement: Single Room £20 Supplement: Single Room £30 5
Ove RNI GHT BR eA K / W eeKeN D BReA K cheshire luxury Break enjoy a super value overnight stay at the luxury 4 star carden Park Hotel, set at the end of a mile-long drive amongst 1000 acres of delightful cheshire countryside. located near chester, carden Park has been a significant cheshire estate since the 17th century and following major transformation is now a hotel, golf resort and spa. enjoy some time in edinburgh city Break chester for shopping or sightseeing, plus a visit to Shrewsbury, one of Nestled amid the gently rolling hills of the lothians, Scotland's capital is england’s finest medieval market towns, with is timber-framed black and a wonderfully atmospheric city of extraordinary variety, a year-round white buildings. treat that lives up to its reputation as one of the most beautiful and cosmopolitan cities in the world. With an incredible array of sights and ITINERARY attractions coupled with a tantalising mix of medieval and modern, the city is firmly placed as one of the top UK city break destinations. Day One: We travel to the city of Chester where you will have some free time to explore, maybe some retail therapy at the Grosvenor Centre, or simply stroll ITINERARY around the medieval streets. Chester is home to the unique 13th Century rows, half-timbered galleried shops, the famous Eastgate Clock, the largest Roman Day One: We travel north through the Border Region to the City of Edinburgh amphitheatre in Britain plus a glorious cathedral. We leave Chester in the where we commence our stay at the Marriott Courtyard Hotel. Free time then afternoon and travel on to the Carden Park Hotel, where there will be some follows to explore the city’s abundance of restaurants and entertainment free time to relax and maybe enjoy the hotel’s excellent facilities before an venues. included dinner. Day Two: At leisure to explore the city with its numerous attractions. Day Two: After breakfast, we head to Shrewsbury, one of England's finest Dominating the skyline is the majestic Edinburgh Castle, an ancient fortress medieval market towns. The town centre is packed with timber-framed black & perched atop a volcanic crag with spectacular panoramic views of the city and white buildings and narrow streets, plus over 600 listed buildings, including the beyond. The National Museum of Scotland houses some 10,000 of Scotland’s castle, which is now a regimental museum. The historic centre is a shopper's most precious artefacts, and for shopping enthusiasts Princess Street is home heaven packed with designer shops, malls and a great range of independent to a number of department stores. The historic Royal Mile is truly bustling and For online bookings visit www.arvonia.co.uk retailers. Enjoy lunch in one of the many cafe's and restaurants, or perhaps a is home to the Scotch Whisky Experience amongst many other attractions. stroll through the beautiful Quarry Park. Day Three: A further morning at leisure in Edinburgh, we depart in the early afternoon and commence our homeward journey. DE VERE CARDEN PARK HHHH The four star Carden Park COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT EDINBURGH HHHH offers excellent facilities This new hotel is situated in the including two 18 hole heart of the city with just a five- golf courses, the Carden minute walk to Princes Street. Library, Morgans Bar and Facilities include Wi-Fi throughout, a tea & coffee lounge. In addition there is an indoor swimming pool, treatment fitness centre plus a restaurant and areas and spa which includes steam rooms, saunas, monsoon showers and bar. All of the spacious bedrooms relaxation rooms. All bedrooms feature bath and power shower, satellite TV, feature flat-screen TV, hairdryer, telephone, free Wi-Fi, hairdryer, iron & board plus hospitality tray. Lift to all floors. iron & board plus tea & coffee facilities. Lift to all floors. INCLUSIONS INCLUSIONS 4 Overnight accommodation with dinner and breakfast 4 Two nights accommodation with breakfast DEPARTURE DAYS PRICE DEPARTURE DAYS PRICE Sunday 27 January 2 days £89 Friday 02 November 3 days £169 Sunday 10 February 2 days £89 Friday 07 December 3 days £169 Sunday 31 March 2 days £89 (December departure coincides with the Edinburgh Christmas Markets) 6 Supplement: Single Room £50 Supplement: Single Room £90
Wee Ke ND BRe AK S © Flickr – Simon Felton Birmingham christmas markets & victorian Ironbridge Birmingham’s Frankfurt christmas market is now the largest authentic York St Nicholas Fayre German christmas market outside of Germany. It offers a large range of The wonderful St Nicholas Fayre is the most popular event in York’s traditional goods, gifts and a great selection of tempting food and drink christmas market calendar, offering everything from special gifts to the from over 120 stalls. We also visit the Ironbridge Gorge museums, the very best of local produce, all in a magically festive atmosphere. Featuring birthplace of the Industrial Revolution. See the Blists Hill village where over 100 traditional style chalets with twinkling fairy-lights, victorian you can experience life as it was in the victorian era. costumed traders, carol singers and delicious aromas of roasted chestnuts and hot mulled wine, it’s the perfect way to set the mood for the ITINERARY beginning of the festive season! Day One: We head to Shrewsbury, one of England’s finest medieval market ITINERARY towns, packed with timber framed black and white buildings and narrow streets, plus over 600 listed buildings. Perhaps take a stroll along the river and through Day One: We travel across the Pennines into Yorkshire and on to the medieval the beautiful Quarry Park. We leave mid-afternoon and continue on to Telford city of York where we check in to the Queens Hotel. The remainder of the and the Park Inn Hotel. afternoon is at leisure. Day Two: This morning we travel to Birmingham for an opportunity to browse Day Two: Today we enjoy the annual St Nicholas Fayre, one of the most around the city’s Frankfurt Christmas Market and Craft Fair. A huge favourite popular events in the UK attracting thousands of visitors from all over the with both residents and visitors it is now the largest Christmas Market in the country. Bursting with medieval character, the city really comes to life at this country and is the centre-piece of the city’s annual Christmas events calendar. time of year with unique stalls selling all types of festive decorations, gifts and Day Three: We visit the Blists Hill Museum near Ironbridge, discover more locally produced food and drinks. Stroll around the old cobbled streets with their about Victorian life as you meet the townsfolk and experience the festive half timbered houses, marvel at the Gothic York Minster and perhaps explore the Information and Bookings 01286 675175 sights, sounds and smells of a Victorian Christmas. Soak up the Yuletide excellent museums. atmosphere with seasonal entertainment. We depart in the afternoon and Day Three: Further free time to soak up the wonderfully festive atmosphere in travel home to North Wales. the city and enjoy lunch at one of the numerous bars and restaurants. We depart mid-afternoon and commence our homeward journey. PARK INN BY RADISSON TELFORD HHH The Park Inn is ideally QUEENS HOTEL HH located in the centre of The popular Queens Hotel is ideally Telford. Facilities include situated in the centre of the city on the RBG bar & grill, lobby the banks of the River Ouse. bar, swimming pool, Facilities include the Royal Brasserie sauna and steam room. Restaurant and Riverside bar, All bedrooms have TV and all bedrooms feature Freeview TV, free Wi-Fi, hairdryer, telephone and tea / coffee tray. Lift available. free Wi-Fi, telephone, tea / coffee facilities and hairdryer. Lift to all floors. INCLUSIONS INCLUSIONS 4 Two nights accommodation with dinner and breakfast 4 Two nights accommodation with dinner and breakfast 4 Admission to Blists Hill museum victorian christmas DEPARTURE DAYS PRICE DEPARTURE DAYS PRICE Friday 14 December 3 days £169 Friday 14 December 3 days £179 Supplement: Single Room £50 Supplement: Single Room £50 River view £10 per Room per night 7
We eKeND BR eAK S Half Price Drinks © www.geograph.org.uk – Ralph Tucker Bletchley Park & Imperial War museum An enlightening weekend break to Hertfordshire with included visits to Gloucester, Bath & The cotswolds Bletchley Park and the Imperial War museum. Bletchley was the historic enjoy a weekend in the enchanting cotswolds with its picturesque villages site of secret British code-breaking activities during WWII and home of the and rolling hills. The region is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and famous enigma decoding machine. The Imperial War museum at Duxford is the surrounding cities and villages are a delight to explore. We spend a day europe's premier aviation museum as well as having one of the finest in the magnificent city of Bath which features some of the most stunning collections of tanks and military vehicles. architecture in europe, plus some free time in Gloucester, Britain’s most inland port boasting over 2000 years of history. ITINERARY Day One: We travel south to the city of Coventry where there will be an ITINERARY opportunity to visit the Transport Museum, the largest collection of British Day One: We travel south to the charming Cotswolds for a visit to Bourton-on- road transport in the world. (Admission is free). We then continue on to the the-Water, known as the ‘Venice of the Cotswolds’ with its beautiful bridges Aubrey Park Hotel at Redbourn where we stay for two nights. crossing the tranquil River Windrush. We then continue on to Swindon where Day Two: We visit the Imperial War Museum at Duxford where you can see we commence our stay at the Marriott Hotel. military and civil aircraft ranging from the First World War to the present day Day Two: A full day visit to the wonderful Georgian city of Bath, one of including Concorde, the Lancaster Bomber and Mosquito plus historic military England’s most beautiful small cities. With its fascinating history, iconic aircraft and supersonic jets. attractions and architecture, galleries and museums plus numerous shops, Day Three: We visit Bletchley Park where you can see the amazing code pubs and restaurants to enjoy, Bath certainly makes for a fantastic day out. breaking Enigma Machines, plus many fascinating galleries and exhibits allowing Day Three: We head to the city of Gloucester where attractions include the you to experience the top-secret world of iconic WW2 Codebreaking, said to For online bookings visit www.arvonia.co.uk medieval cathedral plus the historic docks development with its Victorian have helped shorten the duration of the war. We depart in the afternoon and warehouses, now home to museums, arts, crafts and antiques centres. travel home to North Wales. We depart in the early afternoon and commence our homeward journey. AUBREY PARK HOTEL HHHH MARRIOTT SWINDON HHHH The Aubrey Park is situated Situated on the outskirts of Swindon in 9 acres of countryside at the hotel features a swimming pool, Redbourn, near St Albans. steam room, sauna and spa bath, plus Facilities include the the Mediterrano restaurant and Chats Brasserie Restaurant, Café Bar. All bedrooms feature the plus bar and lounge. Marriott Luxury Bedding, flat screen All bedrooms feature TV, mini bar, safe, hairdryer and tea / satellite TV, free Wi-Fi, iron & board, hairdryer and tea / coffee tray. Lift available. coffee tray. Lift available. INCLUSIONS INCLUSIONS 4 Two nights accommodation with dinner & breakfast 4 Two nights accommodation with dinner and breakfast 4 Admission to Bletchley Park 4 Glass of wine with dinner on first night 4 Admission to the Imperial War museum 4 50% off drinks between 6pm to 9pm DEPARTURE DAYS PRICE DEPARTURE DAYS PRICE Friday 08 February 3 days £169 Friday 22 February 3 days £149 Friday 15 March 3 days £179 8 Supplement: Single Room £50 Supplement: Single Room £30
Wee Ke ND BRe AK S © Flickr – David Farquhar York city Break longleat Festival of light The magnificent city of York, one of the most popular city break The annual longleat Festival of light is a truly unique spectacle with destinations in the country with over 2000 years of history packed into hundreds of illuminated designs transforming the world-famous estate its compact space. Stroll around the delightful old cobbled streets with into a glowing winter wonderland. The event showcases a stunning their half timbered houses and marvel at the Gothic masterpiece of York collection of displays and designs including temples and dragons as well minster. The museums are excellent and there is a fantastically varied as some of the Safari Park's animals and this year the festival will feature shopping area. a new theme. ITINERARY ITINERARY Day One: We travel across the Pennines into Yorkshire and on to the medieval Day One: We travel south to Bristol where there will be some free time to city of York where we check in to the Queens Hotel. explore before we check in to the four star Holiday Inn hotel, located on the Day Two: A full day in the city to explore the numerous attractions. Perhaps outskirts of the city. take a sightseeing tour on an open top bus or a boat trip on the River Ouse, visit Day Two: We spend the day at the magnificent Longleat Estate and Safari Park the world famous York Minster, take a walk on the famous city walls and explore at Warminster. Enjoy incredibly close encounters with some of the world’s most the “Shambles” with its ancient leaning buildings, one of Europe’s best preserved amazing animals and discover the treasures of Longleat House. At dusk the park medieval streets. See the excellent Castle Museum with its Victorian street and is transformed into an illuminated winter wonderland by incredible displays and the superb Railway Museum housing a collection of over 100 locomotives. this year the festival will take you on a fantastic expedition journeying through Day Three / Four: We depart in the early afternoon and commence our time and space with stunning structures and sensational modes of homeward journey. transportation. Four day February departure will spend a further day in York with an Day Three: We travel to the spectacular city of Bath with its attractions and stunning Georgian architecture. Check out some of the famous sights such as Information and Bookings 01286 675175 optional visit to Castle Howard. the Pump Rooms and Roman Baths, beautiful Bath Abbey, plus the magnificent QUEENS HOTEL HH Royal Crescent and Pulteney Bridge. We depart mid-afternoon and commence The Queens is ideally situated in the our homeward journey. centre of the city on the banks of the River Ouse. Facilities include HOLIDAY INN BRISTOL FILTON HHHH the Royal Brasserie Restaurant and The Holiday Inn Bristol Filton is Riverside bar, all bedrooms feature situated just a short drive from TV, free Wi-Fi, telephone, tea / Bristol City Centre. Facilities include coffee facilities and hairdryer. Lift to all floors. two restaurants, bar and lounge, plus indoor pool, sauna and gymnasium. INCLUSIONS Bedrooms feature air-conditioning, TV, free Wi-Fi, hairdryer, telephone 4 Two / three nights accommodation with dinner and breakfast plus tea & coffee tray. Lift available. DEPARTURE DAYS PRICE INCLUSIONS Friday 09 November 3 days £149 4 Two nights accommodation with dinner and breakfast Friday 04 January 3 days £119 4 Admission to longleat House, the Safari Park and the light Festival Friday 08 February 3 days £129 Monday 25 February 4 days £169 DEPARTURE DAYS PRICE Supplement: Single Room £50 Nov (3 days) £70 (4 days) Friday 30 November 3 days £229 River view Room £10 per Room per night Supplement: Single Room £60 9
Wee Ke ND BRe AK / eNGlAN D london city Break Southport & lancaster One of the world’s greatest cities with numerous renowned attractions The charming victorian resort of Southport is renowned for its beautiful such as the "changing of the Guard", Big Ben & the Houses of Parliament, coastline, lovely parks and gardens, the marine lake, golden sands and St Paul's cathedral, Trafalgar Square, Piccadilly circus and the Tower of Britain's second longest pier. completely refurbished this fabulous pier london to name but a few. The glittering spike of the Shard towers 306 features a purpose built tram which travels the mile long journey to the metres above london's streets and is now the city's most iconic modern seaward end. Tree-lined lord Street with its victorian Arcades is one of landmark. london’s theatres, museums and art galleries are some of the the country’s finest shopping boulevards, flanked by shops on one side finest in the world and there is no better place for shopping with so many and gardens and fountains on the other, which form the heart of this famous department stores to explore. unspoiled, traditional seaside town. ITINERARY EXCURSION INCLUDED Day One: Early departure for our journey south to London arriving in the city • We drive north to visit the historic city of Lancaster where attractions include during the afternoon. The rest of the day is then free to commence exploring. the 18th century Shire Hall, the Priory & Parish Church plus the magnificent Day Two: At leisure to enjoy the Capital, perhaps a visit to the superb museums Castle. Steeped in almost 1000 years of history including the trials of the Pendle or maybe the Tower of London, see the stars at Madame Tussauds, take a Witches, the castle is regarded as one the most important historic monuments in sightseeing tour, a Thames river cruise, or a flight on the London Eye giving the North West. In the afternoon we visit the Oswaldtwistle Mills award-winning you a bird’s eye view of the city. You may like to take in a West-End show or Shopping Village & Garden Centre, a former Weaving Mill that has over 100 treat yourself to dinner in a top London restaurant. retailers and some five restaurants all under one roof. For online bookings visit www.arvonia.co.uk RAMADA PLAZA SOUTHPORT HHHH Day Three: Following breakfast enjoy some further free time, maybe do some last minute shopping. We depart early afternoon and commence our A recently built four star hotel homeward journey. located at the heart of the HILTON KENSINGTON HHHH waterfront development on the promenade, enjoying The Hilton London Kensington is set within superb views over the Marine tree-lined Holland Park with easy access to Lake. Facilities include a the city centre. The hotel has two fitness suite, the Marine restaurants, a lounge and bar, plus a gym, Brasserie Restaurant, plus a sauna and steam room. All bedrooms feature bar and relaxing lounge area. air-conditioning, TV, hairdryer, telephone and All bedrooms feature air-conditioning, flat screen television, Wi-Fi, room safe, tea / coffee tray. Lift to all floors. iron & board, hairdryer, mini bar, plus tea & coffee tray. Marine Lake suites are available at a supplement featuring floor-to-ceiling curved windows and INCLUSIONS balconies offering panoramic views of the coast. Lift to all floors. 4 Two nights accommodation with buffet breakfast INCLUSIONS DEPARTURE DAYS PRICE 4 Three nights accommodation with dinner & breakfast Friday 02 November 3 days £199 Friday 07 December 3 days £199 DEPARTURE DAYS PRICE Friday 11 January 3 days £169 Monday 05 November 4 days £179 Friday 15 February 3 days £179 Sunday 24 February 4 days £179 10 Supplement: Single Room £100 Supplement: Single Room £60
eNG lAND Included Drinks Harrogate & York enjoy a Springtime break to the elegant victorian spa town of Harrogate, beautifully adorned with floral displays and renowned for its historic buildings, famous tea-rooms and natural springs. See the Royal Pump Newquay Room museum for a fascinating insight into Harrogate’s spa history, The ever popular resort of Newquay, regarded as the premier resort on stroll through the valley Gardens or watch the world go by in Betty's Tea cornwall’s northern coastline, famous for its magnificent beaches and Rooms. The stylish montpellier Quarter is regarded as the 'Antiques and huge Atlantic rollers that make it one of europe’s finest surfing venues. Art centre of the North' and is home to an array of exclusive shops, bars There are nice cliff top paths & seaside walks to enjoy plus Trenance Park and restaurants. with its lakes, fountains and landscaped gardens. The town centre has a pedestrian shopping area, a picturesque harbour, and a good choice of EXCURSIONS INCLUDED cafes & bars. • We visit the magnificent city of York where you may like to take a sightseeing EXCURSIONS INCLUDED tour, a walk on the city walls, or perhaps a river cruise. See the mighty York Minster, explore the "Shambles" with its ancient buildings leaning in all • We visit the lovely Georgian city of Truro. Explore the cobbled streets and directions, be sure to call at the Jorvik Viking Centre and don’t miss the excellent alleyways with their elegant town houses, plus the stunning cathedral with Castle Museum with its Victorian street and the superb Railway Museum its three soaring spires that dominate the skyline. We continue to the popular housing a collection of over 100 locomotives. resort of Falmouth, a charming old port with a rich history renowned for its • A short day commencing with a morning visit to the nearby picturesque market parks and gardens, olde-worlde inns and historic buildings. town of Knaresborough, a delight to explore with its majestic Victorian viaduct, • A morning visit to the popular town of St Ives, situated at the western end the medieval Castle, cobbled alleyways and riverside walks. We then take a drive of the Cornish Peninsula overlooking a spectacular crescent of golden sand across the moors to the popular market town of Skipton with its canal boats and beaches. Also known as an artist’s and photographer’s paradise St Ives has magnificent castle. Now over 900 years old Skipton Castle is one of the most enchanting narrow streets and lanes to explore with grey-stone fisherman’s complete and well preserved medieval castles in England with its twin towers cottages and a lovely picturesque harbour. and lovely early Tudor courtyard. FISTRAL BEACH HOTEL HHHH (Exclusively for Adults) CAIRN HOTEL HHH This excellent four Information and Bookings 01286 675175 The Cairn Hotel was star hotel has one of built during the most enviable Harrogate’s period as positions in Newquay a Spa Town when with fabulous views people came from far of the Atlantic rollers and wide to take the breaking against the waters. Carefully shore. Facilities include modernised the grand swimming pool, sauna, steam room, fitness suite and the Fistral Spa which offers original features welcome you to this charming Victorian hotel, located only a health & beauty treatments, plus the Dune Restaurant the Bay Bar and ballroom short walk from the centre of town. Facilities include the Windsor Restaurant, where regular entertainment is featured. All bedrooms have TV, free Wi-Fi, a bar and lounge area plus a gymnasium. Bedrooms are equipped with TV, free telephone, hairdryer and tea / coffee facilities. Wi-Fi, hairdryer and tea / coffee making facilities. Lift to all floors. (Please note that the Fistral Beach Hotel is exclusively for adults and will not accept any guests under the age of 18) INCLUSIONS INCLUSIONS 4 Three nights accommodation with dinner and breakfast 4 Three packed lunches, plus three drinks vouchers per person per day 4 Four nights accommodation with dinner and breakfast (selected brands and drinks) DEPARTURE DAYS PRICE DEPARTURE DAYS PRICE Sunday 04 November 5 days £249 Sunday 03 March 4 days £189 Supplement per person: Single Room £40 Supplement: Single Room £50 Sea view Twin / Double £60 11
eNG lAND Turkey Drinks & Tinsel Offer (Dec) (Feb) Paignton looe & The cornish coast Nestling between two rugged headlands on the coast of South Devon is The county of cornwall is famous for its seafaring history, spectacular the popular traditional sea-side resort of Paignton, one of the highlights beaches, dramatic coastlines, and captivating fishing harbours. The popular of the beautiful region known as ‘the english Riviera’. Home to a vibrant seaside town of looe is divided into east and West by a seven arched seafront with long sandy beaches and a regal promenade for those bridge that spans a tidal river. explore the maze-like streets with their relaxing strolls, Paignton is situated between the neighbouring resorts interesting mix of traditional craft shops, bars and restaurants with many of Torquay and Brixham. There is a traditional pier and quaint harbour, buildings dating from the 16th and 17th centuries. picturesque parks and gardens plus a good selection of shops, all combining to make Paignton a very popular holiday destination. EXCURSIONS INCLUDED EXCURSIONS INCLUDED • We visit the historic maritime city of Plymouth, a vibrant waterfront city with plenty of attractions and one of the most beautiful natural harbours in • A full day travelling via the historic town of Totnes and the Dart Valley to visit the world. Stroll around the Barbican’s quaint cobbled quayside following in Buckfast Abbey, home to a community of Benedictine Monks. We continue to the footsteps of the Pilgrim Fathers with its bustling array of specialist shops, the famous city of Plymouth with its renowned maritime heritage. Attractions restaurants and cafés or maybe visit the National Marine Aquarium with its include the famous Hoe with its memorials and statue of Sir Francis Drake, plus deep-water fish tanks. Plymouth Hoe was the setting for Sir Francis Drake’s the Citadel, the Elizabethan Barbican with its quaint old narrow cobbled streets legendary game of bowls from where there are panoramic views of Plymouth and the Plymouth Aquarium, the largest public aquarium in the UK. Sound. • A short day drive via the South Devon coastline travelling through Shaldon, • A short day excursion to the delightful old harbour town of Padstow on the Teignmouth and picturesque Dawlish with its famous black swans. We continue Camel Estuary, a fine example of a Cornish fishing port with a colourful busy to the elegant resort of Sidmouth described as the quintessential English harbour surrounded by medieval houses. The town is largely unspoilt with seaside resort with fine Regency architecture, an elegant promenade and red traditional pubs and restaurants including the famous seafood restaurant sandstone cliffs overlooking the waters of Lyme Bay on a stretch of designated owned by top TV chef Rick Stein. Explore the quaint narrow streets and World Heritage coastline. interesting shops’, maybe take a walk to the headland for some fabulous QUEENS HOTEL HHH For online bookings visit www.arvonia.co.uk views of the estuary and distant hills. The Queens is a popular family run hotel PORTBYHAN HOTEL HHH located in a nice level position just 200 yards The Portbyhan offers stunning views from from the town centre and seafront. Facilities its unrivalled position on the quayside of include a heated indoor swimming pool, West Looe. Facilities include a restaurant lounge bar, restaurant, plus an entertainment and bar area with nightly entertainment, room & dance floor. All bedrooms feature TV plus a first floor lounge. All bedrooms & free Wi-Fi, telephone, plus tea & coffee feature TV, telephone, hairdryer and tea / tray. Lift to all floors. coffee tray. A lift serves all floors. INCLUSIONS INCLUSIONS 4 Four nights accommodation with dinner and breakfast 4 Four nights accommodation with dinner and breakfast DEPARTURE DAYS PRICE DEPARTURE DAYS PRICE Monday 12 November* 5 days £289 Monday 03 December # 5 days £269 Monday 21 January** 5 days £199 Monday 04 February ## 5 days £239 Monday 25 March** 5 days £259 # December departure will be a Turkey & Tinsel theme with a drinks reception, festive dinners and entertainment, plus 20% off drinks for two hours per night. *November departure will be a pre-Christmas Turkey & Tinsel theme with festive dinners ## February departure will offer drinks for £1 for two hours per night and nightly entertainment **January & March are the popular Queens Cosy Breaks with nightly entertainment, three 5 course candlelit dinners and a farewell Gala Dinner. Supplements per person: Single Room £40, classic River Facing Rooms £20, Superior Balcony Rooms £40 Supplement: Single Room £nil (limited availability) 12
eNG lAND Included Drinks Torquay One of Britain’s most famous resorts situated at the heart of a magnificent coastline, often referred to as the 'english Riviera'. Fashionable since victorian times Torquay is blessed with a mild climate, sparkling blue waters, blue-flag beaches and beautiful gardens for that relaxing stroll. Babbacombe Torquay is characterised by its mediterranean feel created by its palm tree The quintessential english Riviera boasts miles of stunning coastlines, lined seafront, Italian style white villas perched high on the hillsides and picturesque villages, palm trees, piers, dramatic cliffs and its own mild fabulous boats and yachts moored in the marina. microclimate, making it one of the top places to holiday in the UK. The popular resort of Babbacombe is located approximately two miles EXCURSIONS INCLUDED from the main resort of Torquay, offering a more relaxed and quieter holiday. The cliff Railway will take you down to the Babbacombe • We take a drive along the south Devon Coast road through Shaldon, beaches and other features include the theatre, the famous model Teignmouth and Dawlish, then on to the city of Exeter, famous for its village and St marychurch with its pedestrianised precinct. magnificent 12th century Cathedral with its two massive Norman Towers that dominate the city skyline. Other attractions include the Guildhall, the historic EXCURSIONS INCLUDED quayside and medieval underground passages. • We take a nice scenic drive along the south Devon Coast road through Shaldon, • A short day which will take us via historic Totnes and the South Hams to the Teignmouth and Dawlish, then on to the city of Exeter, the county town of quaint old port of Dartmouth, set on the banks of the River Dart. A lovely Devon whose history dates back to Roman times. Exeter is famous for its riverside town with inviting narrow streets to explore featuring boutique shops magnificent 12th century Cathedral with its two massive Norman towers that and art galleries, delightful cobbled quaysides, colourful gardens plus the timber dominate the city skyline. Other attractions include the 800 year old Guildhall, framed Butterwalk with its ancient black & white timbered buildings. the Historic Quayside and the medieval underground passages that date back BELGRAVE SANDS HOTEL HHHH to the 14th century. Located next to the seafront it is just a short • A short day excursion which will take us via historic Totnes and the South level walk to the town and harbour. Facilities Hams countryside to visit the lovely quaint old port of Dartmouth, set on the include swimming pool, gymnasium and spa, banks of the River Dart. Famous for its Britannia Royal Naval College Dartmouth restaurant, lounge bar and dance floor with is a lovely riverside town with inviting narrow streets to explore featuring nightly entertainment. All bedrooms feature boutique shops and art galleries, delightful cobbled quaysides, colourful gardens walk-in shower, robe and slippers, TV, internet plus the fascinating timber framed Butterwalk with its ancient black & white access, iron and board, hairdryer, digital safe, plus tea and coffee facilities. timbered buildings. Information and Bookings 01286 675175 Lift access to most rooms. BABBACOMBE HOTEL HHH DERWENT HOTEL HHH The Babbacombe Hotel is Located 500 metres from Torquay Seafront. positioned in a superb Facilities include swimming pool, hot tub, cliff top location offering sauna, steam room and gym, plus restaurant, stunning sea views across bars and the Starlight Lounge which is the the Babbacombe Downs main hub of the resort’s nightly entertainment. and Lyme Bay. Facilities All bedrooms feature satellite TV, included the restaurant and open-plan bar, plus an entertainment bar with a complimentary Wi-Fi, telephone and tea / coffee tray. Lift access to most rooms. dancefloor and stage. All bedrooms include TV, hairdryer and tea / coffee making facilities. Free Wi-Fi in lounge areas. Lift to most bedrooms. INCLUSIONS INCLUSIONS 4 Four nights accommodation with dinner and breakfast 4 Four nights accommodation with dinner and breakfast, a light lunch on DEPARTURE DAYS PRICE one afternoon *Monday 19 November (Derwent) 5 days £259 4 live entertainment on two nights 4 Free bar between 20:00 – 23:00 each night (selected drinks and Monday 14 January (Belgrave) 5 days £249 house brands) Monday 11 March (Derwent) 5 days £249 DEPARTURE DAYS PRICE *November departure will be a Turkey & Tinsel theme with festive dinners and entertainment. Monday 25 February 5 days £249 Supplement: Single Room (Derwent) £40 (Belgrave) £nil Supplement: Single Room £30 13
eNG lAND Turkey Included & Tinsel Drinks (Nov) (Jan & Mar) Bournemouth Sandbanks & Poole The popular resort of Bournemouth has been attracting visitors since Sandbanks is a small sandy peninsula located near Poole Harbour, its birth back in the 19th century. essentially victorian in character known as ‘millionaire’s Row’ and home to some of the most expensive Bournemouth is justly described as the Garden city of the South with over and exclusive houses in the UK, some of which are owned by celebrities. 2000 acres of superb parks and gardens. There are miles of level seafront The peninsula is little more than a kilometre square jutting out across with golden beaches for those relaxing strolls and a superb pier offering the mouth of Poole Harbour, one of the largest and most scenic natural stunning views across the bay. harbours in the world. EXCURSIONS INCLUDED EXCURSIONS INCLUDED • A visit to Portsmouth, the flagship of maritime England whose attractions • A full day to the popular resort of Bournemouth, essentially Victorian in include the Historic Dockyard with those famous ships HMS Victory, HMS character and justly described as the Garden City of the South with over 2000 Warrior, and the Mary Rose which was raised from the Solent in 1982 and now acres of superb parks and gardens. There are miles of level seafront with golden housed in a new purpose built museum. The Spinnaker Tower is a 170 metre tall beaches for relaxing strolls and a superb pier from where there are stunning visitor attraction where you can ‘walk on air’ and enjoy breath-taking views over views across the bay. the South Coast. • A short day to the medieval city of Salisbury with its quaint historic streets and • A short day to the magnificent medieval city of Salisbury where attractions alleyways, charming half-timbered buildings, award-winning museums, plus its include quaint historic streets and alleyways, charming half-timbered buildings, magnificent medieval cathedral boasting the tallest spire in Britain and Europe's plus its magnificent medieval cathedral boasting the tallest spire in Britain and oldest working clock. Europe's oldest working clock. It stands in a large medieval close where you will • We take a morning drive to Dorchester, the county town of Dorset renowned For online bookings visit www.arvonia.co.uk also find award-winning museums. as the home of the famous novelist Thomas Hardy. We return to Poole with time to explore, maybe visit the Pottery and the old town or take a boat trip around DURLEY DEAN HOTEL HHH Poole Harbour. The Durley Dean is an historic Victorian townhouse hotel situated on Bournemouth’s SANDBANKS HOTEL HHHH West Cliff. Facilities include a bar and The Sandbanks is situated directly restaurant plus swimming pool, sauna and beside the beach offering fine views gym. All bedrooms feature TV, free Wi-Fi, of Brownsea Island and the Purbecks. hairdryer, plus tea and coffee tray. Lift to all Facilities include the Seaview floors. (Please note there are six steps leading up to the entrance door). Restaurant, Sandbanks & Terrace Bars, plus swimming pool, steam INCLUSIONS room, sauna and gym. All bedrooms feature TV, free Wi-Fi, hairdryer and tea / 4 Four nights accommodation with dinner and breakfast coffee tray. Lift available but does not service the 3rd floor. DEPARTURE DAYS PRICE INCLUSIONS *Monday 05 November 5 days £209 4 Four nights accommodation with dinner and breakfast **Monday 14 January 5 days £199 DEPARTURE DAYS PRICE **Monday 04 March 5 days £239 Monday 26 November 5 days £289 *November departure: Turkey & Tinsel theme. **January & March departures: Included drinks between 6.00pm and 9.00pm each evening Monday 18 March 5 days £319 on selected brands. Supplements per person: Single Room £40 / Harbour view Room Supplement: Single Room £nil (limited availability) with Balcony £30 / Sea view Room with Balcony £60 14
eNG lAND Weymouth The classic seaside resort of Weymouth boasts an impressive long arc of golden sands and a wonderful sweep of Georgian sea-front houses. eastbourne The town’s bustling harbour is regarded as one of the most picturesque The unspoilt and elegant seaside resort of eastbourne nestles under the in Britain and steeped in history the 17th century Waterfront is home to Sussex Downs sheltered by the UK’s highest chalk sea cliffs. The resort some of Dorset’s finest architecture. Other attractions include the sea life has an excellent year round mild climate and sunshine record and is centre, Nothe Fort, the award winning Greenhill Gardens plus the Brewers distinguished by its lovely wide promenade where you can sit and Quay, a redeveloped victorian brewery with family attractions and admire eastbourne's exquisite carpet Gardens for which the resort is speciality craft and antique shops. well renowned. The town centre has a good variety of shops to explore plus museums, cinemas and a magnificent victorian Pier. EXCURSIONS INCLUDED EXCURSIONS INCLUDED • We take a drive along the coast road passing the unique Abbotsbury Swannery, then on to West Bay, known as the Golden gateway to the Jurassic Coast. • We take a drive via dramatic Beachy Head and the Sussex Coast to Regency Situated at the western end of magnificent Chesil Beach, West Bay is a must Brighton where attractions include the Royal Pavilion, an extraordinary oriental see for fans of the ITV series Broadchurch which was filmed there, see the building housing some impressive artworks. Stroll along the beachfront and the famous cliffs and other sites that you may recognise from the hit TV Series. Palace Pier, explore the Brighton Lanes' historic quarter and maybe take to the We then continue to the resort of Sidmouth, known as the “Jewel in the Jurassic skies on the new i360 – glide up gently to 138 metres on the world’s tallest Coast” this lovely unspoilt resort with its fine Regency architecture, elegant moving observation tower. promenade and red sandstone cliffs overlooks the waters of Lyme Bay. • A half day excursion to Royal Tunbridge Wells, a prosperous spa town • A morning visit to Dorchester and its popular market, a town associated with surrounded by lovely countryside. An elegant place to visit with distinct the famous writer and poet Thomas Hardy who lived there and featured the architecture from the Victorian feel of the high street to the historic Pantiles, area in many of his novels. On then to historic Shaftesbury, one of the oldest a wonderful colonnaded walkway that is home to a variety of specialist and and highest towns in England with superb views of the surrounding countryside, antique shops, plus the chalybeate Spring, discovered over 400 years ago. a collection of fine historical buildings and its delightful cobbled ‘Gold Hill’. YORK HOUSE HOTEL HHH CROWN HOTEL HH This elegant Victorian hotel is in a The Crown Hotel is located at the Information and Bookings 01286 675175 superb location just 400 yards from top end of Weymouth’s centre, Eastbourne pier and a short stroll next to the Town Bridge from the town centre. Facilities overlooking the historic fishing include a restaurant and bar / lounge harbour, and just a few minutes' area plus an indoor swimming pool. walk from Weymouth’s beautiful All bedrooms feature satellite TV, sandy beach and the Brewer’s Quay. complimentary Wi-Fi, hairdryer, Facilities include a residents’ lounge, guests Wi-Fi zone, The Vaults Bar and telephone and tea / coffee making Restaurant plus a residents' bar. All bedrooms feature TV, telephone, hairdryer facilities. Lift to all floors. and tea / coffee tray. Lift to all floors. INCLUSIONS INCLUSIONS 4 Four nights accommodation with dinner and breakfast 4 Four nights accommodation with dinner and breakfast DEPARTURE DAYS PRICE DEPARTURE DAYS PRICE Monday 19 November* 5 days £289 Monday 12 November* 5 days £289 Monday 25 March 5 days £269 Monday 18 February 5 days £229 *November departure will be a Turkey & Tinsel theme with festive dinners. *November departure will be a Turkey & Tinsel theme with pre-Christmas festive dinners and entertainment. Supplements per person: Single Room £40 Sea view Twin / Double £30 Supplement: Single Room £nil (limited availability) 15
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