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Festive
Breaks
2021
www.woodscoaches.com
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FESTIVE BREAKS
Waldorf Hotel
Sunday Night at the Waldorf 2 Days | £169
with Afternoon Tea Price includes:
Sunday 7th – Monday 8th November 2021 F Return coach travel
F 1 night accommodation
F Full cooked buffet breakfast
Spend a night in one of the world’s most prestigious hotels, right on F Afternoon tea at the Walldorf Hotel
the doorstep of spectacular Covent Garden and London’s
Theatreland. Be tempted by Afternoon Tea served in the
sophisticated Homage Grand Salon Restaurant, which has taken The Waldorf Hilton, London HHHH
inspiration from the grand cafés of Europe. Situated on the verdant, treelined thoroughfare of Aldwych, The
Accompanied by the hotel’s resident pianist and harpist, indulge in a Waldorf Hilton hotel enjoys a fabulous Covent Garden location,
selection of freshly cut sandwiches and savouries before tucking into just a 5 minute walk away, in the heart of London’s theatre district.
warm scones with clotted cream and jam. Finish with sweet treats One of the capital’s most iconic hotels, The Waldorf Hilton London
along with a fabulous range of speciality teas. Combined with the hotel showcases every imaginable 21st century comfort against a
excitement of our great capital city, with outstanding attractions backdrop of genuine historic splendour.
ranging from galleries to museums, this vibrant city truly does offer
something for everyone. Bedrooms: En-suite with TV, tea/coffee making facilities, hairdryer,
iron, ironing board and mini bar.
Facilities: Good Godfrey’s 1920’s themed bar, Homage Restaurant.
Day 1 Travel to London, making a comfort stop en-route. Arrive at the
Hotel porter service is not available. Indoor pool and gym.
hotel for afternoon tea. Check in to your room. The evening is free to
Mobility Information: Lift serves all 9 floors (except 8th floor).
spend as you wish.
Various steps throughout the hotel. No ground floor bedrooms.
Day 2 After breakfast, spend the day at leisure, shopping and
sightseeing. Our driver will collect you at approximately 17:00 hrs to
Supplements (subject to availability)
begin the journey home.
Single room supplement from £69.00.
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Waldorf Afternoon Tea Covent Garden
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Torquay
Turkey and Tinsel by the Sea 5 Days | £289
in Torquay Price includes:
Monday 8th – Friday 12th November 2021 F Return coach travel
F 4 nights dinner, bed and breakfast
F Full festive daytime activity programme and glittering nightly
If you love all things festive, but can’t wait until Christmas Day, then a entertainment
Turkey & Tinsel Break at TLH is the perfect warm-up to the season. F Festive treats and surprises
F All coach tours
Day 1 We depart the local area and make our way to our hotel in time
for dinner.
TLH Derwent Hotel, Torquay HHH
Day 2 Torquay
Part of TLH Leisure Resort, this 3 star hotel has access to an
We spend today in the stylish seaside resort of Torquay. Enjoy a
extensive range of indoor and outdoor leisure facilities, together
wonderful waterfront stroll along the palm-lined promenade, the
with nightly entertainment and dancing. Enjoy indoor and outdoor
Princess Pier, the marina and the well-manicured Princess Gardens.
swimming pools, a luxury spa, gym, huge indoor games arena and
Perhaps enjoy a Devon Cream tea while gazing out to sea at this
a daily activity programme. Close to sea front and town centre,
elegant resort. There is also a land train to all the major attractions such
ideally placed for exploring the English Riviera and beyond.
as Torquay museum featuring an Agatha Christie Gallery. There is also
an ‘Agatha Christie Mile’' featuring landmarks from her books. Back at
Bedrooms: En-suite, TV, radio, telephone, Free Wi-Fi in all rooms,
the hotel we celebrate Christmas Eve with evening entertainment.
complimentary tea and coffee, complimentary toiletries and
Day 3 Trago Mills
hairdryer.
We head today to Trago Mills for a day of shopping. With over 80,000
Facilities: Bar, restaurant and terrace. Outdoor swimming pool,
products across 38 departments nobody beats Trago! The already
fitness centre and sun terrace
huge Trago Mills store and leisure park in Newton Abbot, Devon just
Mobility Information: Lift
got bigger with the completion of a new themed garden area.
Day 4 Babbacombe
Supplements (subject to availability)
A full day at leisure in Babbacombe. Experience the stunning sea
Single room supplement Nil.
views, colourful promenade and picturesque buildings. Take a
peaceful stroll around the small and tranquil village, dotted with
independent shops, boutiques and cosy tearooms. There are plenty
of attractions to explore, including the popular Babbacombe Model
Village, the Babbacombe Cliff Railway (built in the same year
Lucketts Travel was founded in 1926) providing passengers with
spectacular vistas as it travels up and down the 240-foot cliff face to
Oddicombe Beach. Alternatively, Bygones has three floors of pure
nostalgia where you can wander back in time, visit an authentic, life-
size Victorian street including forge, sweet shop and apothecary.
Finish your midweek stay with a bang, as hotel entertainment team
bring you the very best in New Year celebrations!
Day 5 We depart after breakfast and retrace our steps back to the
local area. Babbacombe Cliff Railway
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Liverpool
Liverpool Christmas Shopping 2 Days | £109
and Sightseeing Price includes:
Sunday 21 – Monday 22 November 2021 F Return coach travel
F 1 night accommodation
F Traditional English or continental self-service buffet breakfast
Discover this exciting city
famous for its music and the
Beatles. Marvel at the Novotel Liverpool Centre HHHH
spectacular waterfront area, This stylish city centre 4-star Novotel is within close proximity
explore the variety of museums of the Liverpool Echo Arena, Albert Dock and Liverpool One
and art galleries, or indulge in shopping centre.
the fantastic high street stores.
Liverpool is a centre of Bedrooms: En-suite with TV, tea/coffee making facilities,
maritime, cultural and sporting telephone, hairdryer, iron/ board, fridge, laptop safe.
excellence. Its unrivalled Twin bedrooms consist of 1 double bed and 1 sofa bed.
architecture and heritage, Facilities: Bar, restaurant and room service. Night porter.
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including its world-famous Relaxation pool, steam room and gym.
waterfront, itself named as a Mobility Information: 3 lifts serve 11 floors. No ground floor
UNESCO World Heritage Site is bedrooms.
complimented by more listed
Liverpool One
buildings and monuments than Supplements
any other UK city outside London reinforcing the city’s reputation as a Single room supplement from £24.00.
place of true aesthetic excellence. Arguably best known for The
Beatles and their unique legacy, which can be seen all over the city.
Places like Penny Lane and Strawberry Fields are established on a
popular tourist trail which attracts thousands of fans from around the
world.
Day 1 Travel to Liverpool, making a comfort stop en-route. Free time
to explore during the afternoon and evening. Most museums in
Liverpool are free entry. The Liverpool Museum has a free Beatles
Exhibition.
Day 2 Morning/early afternoon at leisure. For Christmas shopping,
you'll be spoilt for choice between gleaming shopping centres and
high-end stores, to boutique arcades and at the Royal Albert Dock,
you can find independent stores around the picturesque waterfront.
Depart mid-afternoon.
Albert Docks
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Bath Christmas Market
Bath Christmas Market and 2 Days | £159
Longleat Festival of Light Price includes:
Sunday 28 – Monday 29 November 2021 F Return coach travel
F 1 night accommodation
F Full English or continental self-service buffet breakfast
The majestic city of Bath, designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site, F 3 course (3 choice) buffet dinner plus after dinner coffee (served
welcomes visitors with beautiful relics from bygone days, and fine in a separate banqueting room)
examples of Georgian façades and crescents which provide an F Admission to Festival of Light at Longleat
inspiring backdrop to the bustling centre. The compact city will F Hotel porter service
enthral you with architectural gems, fascinating attractions and
characterful shops. The Christmas market is a traditional family
event festooned with greenery and lights to create a magical Mercure Bristol Holland House Hotel, Bristol HHHH
ambience. Carol singers and street entertainment will be A stylish 4-star hotel within walking distance of the popular
alongside the beautifully decorated wooden chalets, all adding to harbourside area. The hotel's unique look shares its connections
the festive atmosphere. Longleat’s Festival of Light is a magical to the rich industrial and maritime history that Bristol is renowned
affair. The estate is transformed into a glowing wonderland with a for. As a result, it creates a great feeling of space and is flooded
series of giant lantern displays, positioned around the formal with natural daylight throughout.
gardens and the main square.
Bedrooms: En-suite with TV, telephone, tea/coffee making
facilities, hairdryer, iron and board and radio.
Day 1 Travel to Longleat to see the magical Festival of Light.
Facilities: Bar lounge. Pool and gym. Night porter.
Best viewed when it gets dark, usual switch on time approximately
Mobility Information: Lift serves all 5 floors. 7 steps from ground
4pm-4.30pm, and takes a minimum of an hour to walk around.
to 1st floor. No ground floor bedrooms.
Also includes entry to Longleat House, the Main Square attractions,
Safari Drive Through. Depart 6pm. Hotel check-in. Late dinner
Supplements
included at hotel.
Single room supplement from £30.00.
Day 2 Breakfast. Depart hotel. Morning/early afternoon at leisure in
Bath. One of England’s most beautiful cities. Recognised as a
UNESCO World Heritage Site, tides of visitors have been enjoying
this elegant and cultural city since the Roman times. Maybe explore
one of the best-preserved Roman remains in the world, the Roman
Baths, discover architectural delights such as Bath Abbey, the Royal
Crescent, the Circus, and Pulteney Bridge, or take a look around
the mix of sophisticated shops and diverse collection of museums.
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The award-winning Bath Christmas Market consists of over 200
twinkling chalets, set amongst the picturesque Georgian streets
of Bath, selling handmade and local Christmas gifts. Depart
mid-afternoon.
Longleat Festival of Light
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York
York, St Nicholas Fair 2 Days | £129
Sunday 28 – Monday 29 November 2021
Price includes:
F Return coach travel
Immerse yourself in the magic of Christmas with a visit to the F 1 night accommodation
charming city of York. The St Nicholas Fair is a festive-filled Christmas F Traditional English buffet breakfast
Market which brings seasonal cheer to the city, with Scandinavian-
style wooden chalets. Festooned in twinkling pea-lights, local
Yorkshire food producers, winter-warming drinks, and decorations Doubletree by Hilton York HHHH
and crafts not found on the high street will be on offer. York’s A prime location overlooking the historic City Walls, just half a mile
medieval cobbled streets come alive for this favourite event, and the from York Minster.
traffic-free centre is a great place to shop and sightsee all year-round,
all within the ancient city walls. A visit to the Castle Museum is Bedrooms: En-suite, non-smoking, TV, coffee maker, digital keys
recommended, where you walk through lifelike replicas of Victorian available, hairdryer, high speed internet (no charge), iron and
and Edwardian streets, or alternatively call into the mighty Minster or rubber shower mats.
walk along the cobbled streets of The Shambles. Facilities: Bar and lounge.
Mobility Information: Lift, 3 floors, limited ground floor bedrooms
in annex. Various steps throughout.
Day 1 Depart local area, making a comfort stop en-route. Arrive York
lunchtime, spend the afternoon shopping or sightseeing. Indulge in Supplements
some retail therapy where you’ll be spoilt for choice. Step back in Single room supplement from £35.00.
time in this ancient town, which comprises of tempting specialist craft Hotel porter service £2.00 per bag.
shops, stylish boutiques, quality antique shops and book dealers –
here you’ll be sure to find a special, unique Christmas present or a
lovely treat for yourself. Take the time to meander through the
charming Tudor buildings and cobbled streets of The Shambles
which holds a wonderful, quaint atmosphere. There are plenty of
cafés and tearooms for you to watch the world go by in – a perfect
break from browsing in the charming shops. Since the city
is renowned for its Roman, Viking and Medieval heritage, you could
explore the great array of intriguing attractions such as the iconic
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JORVIK Viking Centre, the York Castle Museum or take a peaceful
and entertaining guided boat trip along the River Ouse.
Day 2 After breakfast, spend the morning at leisure, and maybe do
some sightseeing. Depart mid-afternoon.
York Shambles
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Thursford Christmas Spectacular
Thursford Christmas 2 Days | £189
Spectacular and Norwich Price includes:
F Return coach travel
Christmas Shopper F 1 night accommodation
Friday 03 – Monday 04 December 2021 F Breakfast – full English or continental buffet style
Sunday 12 – Monday 13 December 2021 F Served 3 course dinner (3 choices) plus after dinner coffee
F Thursford Deluxe show ticket
F Hotel porter service
Experience the largest Christmas show in the country, a spectacle of
over 100 professional singers, musicians and dancers that wouldn’t
be out of place in any West End show. Take your seat for a three-hour Holiday Inn Norwich-North HHHH
performance where music will transition from an up-beat dance A modern hotel located next to Norwich International Airport.
routine to a choral rendition of a Christmas carol – and fairground 15 minutes drive from Norwich city centre and 40 minutes drive
carousels, organs, twinkling lights and trees will set the magical from Thursford.
winter scene. With many returning year after year, this favourite
festive tradition will once again deliver a non-stop singing, dancing, Bedrooms: En-suite with TV, tea/coffee making facilities, hairdryer
humour and variety extravaganza. You can also soak up the festive and telephone.
spirit at Norwich. Enjoy Christmas shopping and sightseeing in the Facilities: Lounge bar. Lobby Bar. Lobby Restaurant.
historic city. Visit the family-run Jarrolds, the Harrods of the East. Heated indoor pool.
Visitors are invited to shop in the city with over 40% of Norwich’s Mobility Information: Lift serves all 4 floors. Ground floor
shops being independent. bedrooms available on request/subject to availability.
Day 1 Travel to Thursford, making a comfort stop en-route. Doors Supplements
open 12.30pm. Show commences 2pm till 5pm. Deluxe ticket Single room supplement from £30.00.
included. After the show transfer to the hotel for evening dinner.
Day 2 After breakfast, spend your time at leisure exploring Norwich.
The history- steeped city is particularly atmospheric at Christmas time.
One of the most complete medieval cities in the country, you can
wander the quaint cobbled streets set within the city walls or see
the Norman cathedral, a fine example of Romanesque architecture,
boasting the second tallest spire in the country. Depart around
mid-afternoon.
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Norwich
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Rochester Dickensian Christmas
Canterbury & Rochester 2 Days | £99
Dickensian Christmas Price includes:
Saturday 04 – Sunday 05 December 2021 F Return coach travel
F 1 night dinner, bed and breakfast
F Full cooked breakfast with a choice of hot and cold dishes
Rochester comes alive with the celebration of the works of the great F 3 course dinner menu with 3 choices per course
novelist for the popular Dickensian Christmas Festival. Celebrating F Tea/coffee after dinner
the life of Charles Dickens at his home and inspiration for many years, F Hotel porter service
you can walk back in time along the High Street and feel the
atmosphere of this extraordinary celebration.
Look out for favourite Dickens’ characters portrayed in his novels, Mercure Dartford Brands Hatch Hotel, Dartford HHHH
which include old Ebenezer Scrooge, Oliver Twist, Pip, Miss The 4-star Mercure Dartford Brands Hatch Hotel & Spa is set
Havisham and many more. Take delight in the stalls and street amongst beautiful countryside, making it a great option for those
entertainment, where many locals join in by dressing up in Victorian looking to relax and explore.
costume as they parade the streets of Rochester and the Castle
gardens. Guaranteed snowfall will set the Christmas scene. We also Bedrooms: En-suite with TV, telephone, tea/coffee making
visit Canterbury, where the oldest Cathedral in England dominates its facilities, hairdryer, iron and board and radio.
skyline. Soak up the city’s rich history at St Augustine’s Abbey and St Facilities: Bar, lounge, pool, gym and spa.
Martin’s Church, or shop amongst the winding lanes. This fine city Mobility Information: No lift in hotel. Ground floor bedrooms.
enjoys some of the most elegant architecture in the country.
Supplements (subject to availability)
Single room supplement Nil on first 7.
Day 1 Travel to Canterbury, making a comfort stop en-route. Arrive
around late morning. Canterbury’s stunning Cathedral, the oldest in
England, dominates its skyline. Explore the city’s history, heritage and
culture – shop amongst the winding lanes or relax on a boat trip
along the River Stour. There’s an abundance of things to do in this
fine city. Later, check in to the hotel.
Day 2 After breakfast, travel to Rochester. Spend your free time
enjoying the festivities of the Dickensian Festival. Take delight in the
Victorian shops and craft stalls, see a short pantomime in the
© Visit Canterbury
auditorium and enjoy the funfair in the castle gardens. Guaranteed
snowfall creates a Christmassy scene. Listen to readings of Dickens’
novels or visit the Charles Dickens Centre. Depart mid-afternoon.
Canterbury
8 To book or request an itinerary call 0116 278 6374 or visit www.woodscoaches.com
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Chester Christmas Market
Chester Christmas Market & 2 Days | £149
Portmeirion Craft Fair Price includes:
Sunday 05 – Monday 06 December 2021 F Return coach travel
F 1 night accommodation
F Breakfast – full English or continental buffet style
For a truly magical time enjoy a F Served 3 course dinner (3 choices) plus after dinner coffee
festive visit to Chester F Admission to Portmeirion Food & Craft Fair
Christmas Market! Located in F Hotel porter service
the city’s beautiful Town Hall
Square opposite Chester
Cathedral, it is a quintessential The Hallmark Hotel The Queen, Chester HHHH
setting for a traditional Located in the centre of Chester, opposite the railway station,
Christmas market. Explore the approximately 10 minutes walk into the centre. The hotel has
wooden chalets wrapped recently received a multi-million pound refurbishment, adding
around the iconic, sparkling contemporary design-led twists to the Victoria interiors.
Christmas tree and indulge in a Marvel at the fabulous ceilings, spectacular staircases and
delicious, hot mulled wine. With regal public areas.
Chester
handmade crafts, jewellery,
clothing, accessories, stocking fillers, local food produce and more, Bedrooms: En-suite (shower over bath) with TV, tea/coffee making
you’re sure to find the perfect presents. Extend your gift-buying facilities, telephone and hairdryer.
across Chester to experience the historic treasures and charming Facilities: Bar and lounge.
heritage of this ancient ’walled’ city. Delight in the gallery of shops Mobility Information: Lift serves all 3 floors in the Queens area
situated amongst the unique two-tiered black and white ‘Rows’ which and 7 floors in the Kings area of the hotel. 12 steps at entrance.
date back from the Middle Ages. Limited ground floor bedrooms.
Shopping and sightseeing in the city are partnered with the
leisurely, festive atmosphere of the Portmeirion Food & Craft Fair. Supplements
The Italianate coastal village of Portmeirion is a stunning setting Single room supplement from £25.00.
which complements the magic of Christmastime – this picture-perfect Executive Queen upgrade from £20.00 per room per night.
backdrop adds to its unique appeal of spending the day shopping, Executive King upgrade from £40.00 per room per night.
drinking and tasting Wales! You’ll be drawn to the programme of
seasonal entertainment, including cooking demonstrations, live
music and Christmas events. Now in its eighth year, it is one of the
biggest and best celebrations of Welsh food, drink and craft the
country has ever seen.
Day 1 Travel to Portmeirion. A village built by Clough Williams-Ellis
from 1925 to 1975 to demonstrate how a naturally beautiful site could
be developed without spoiling it. The Prisoner TV series was filmed
on location here. Hotel check-in. Evening dinner included.
Day 2 After breakfast, explore Chester. Indulge in some Christmas
shopping or sightseeing in this historical city.
Portmeirion Food & Craft Fair
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John Rutter’s Christmas Celebration
John Rutter’s Christmas 2 Days | £179
Celebration at RAH Price includes:
Thursday 09 – Friday 10 December 2021 F Return coach travel
F 1 night accommodation
F Full cooked buffet breakfast
Combine the classic favourite of John Rutter's best-selling Christmas F 3 course buffet dinner
Celebration with the magic of London this festive season. Performed F Tea/coffee after dinner
by the world-famous Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, it is presented by F Ticket to John Rutter’s Christmas Celebration
the nation’s favourite choral composer.
The extraordinary event embraces Christmas cheer as John Rutter
leads a selection of joyful works, with the iconic Royal Albert Hall Holiday Inn Heathrow M4, Junction 4 HHHH
serving as an enchanting venue for sing-along carols. Join in with the A contemporary hotel with 615 en-suite spacious bedrooms –
glittering performance of festive fanfares, and be captivated by close to Heathrow Airport with 3 restaurants, bars, al fresco dining,
orchestral and choral pieces. fitness centre, air-conditioning. Buckingham Palace is
Enjoy the festive spirit as you shop or sightsee, or be tempted by the approximately 15 miles and Windsor approximately 10 miles from
Christmas extravaganza at Hyde Park Winter Wonderland. The the hotel.
spectacular destination hosts an array of activities and entertainment,
aglow with fairground rides, fairy-lit wooden chalets, an observation Bedrooms: Sound-proofed, en-suite with TV, tea/coffee making
wheel and more. facilities, hairdryer, iron, ironing board, radio and free Wi-Fi.
Facilities: Bar. Lounge. Restaurant. Night porter.
Mobility Information: Lift serves all 10 floors. No ground floor
Day 1 John Rutter’s Christmas Celebration
bedrooms.
Arrive London with free time for lunch. Head to the Royal Albert Hall
for John Rutter’s Christmas Celebration in the afternoon. Our driver
Supplements (subject to availability)
will collect you after the performance ends and transfer you to the
No single room supplement on the first three rooms.
hotel for evening dinner.
Day 2 After breakfast, our driver will transfer you to central London.
Spend free time at Hyde Park Winter Wonderland or free time
shopping/sightseeing in London. London Christmas Shopping
Hyde Park Winter Wonderland
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Harrogate
Christmas in Harrogate 5 Days | £559
Thursday 23rd December 2021 – Monday 27th December 2021
Price includes:
F Return coach travel
If you’re looking for a relaxing Christmas getaway, our break to F 4 nights dinner, bed and breakfast
Harrogate fits the bill. The Cairn Hote will take care of you and F Tea/coffee and biscuits on arrival
we’ve also included some leisure time in Harrogate and York. F Christmas cocktail welcome reception
F Light buffet lunch on Christmas Eve
F Bucks fizz breakfast on Christmas Day
Day 1 Travel to Harrogate making refreshment stops along the way.
F Traditional 4 course Christmas lunch on Christmas Day
We arrive at the hotel late afternoon to tea/coffee and biscuits on
F Light evening buffet on Christmas Day
arrival with time to settle in prior to a Christmas cocktail welcome
F Light buffet lunch on Boxing Day
reception before dinner.
F Christmas jumper competition
Day 2 Christmas Eve – a day at leisure in Harrogate
F Live entertainment
Have a day at leisure to enjoy the beautiful spa town of Harrogate
F Bingo and quizzes
with its acres of immaculate gardens featuring an array of winter
F Hotel porter service
colours. Admire the dignified Victorian buildings with canopies which
hide a wonderful array of quality shops and tea rooms, including the
famous Betty’s which offers over 300 breads, cakes and chocolates Cairn Hotel, Harrogate HHH
as well as 50 different teas and coffees. At the hotel there is Bingo Carefully modernised, grand original features still welcome you to
and quizzes to entertain and a light buffet lunch. this charming Victorian hotel. Set in 4 acres of grounds, located a
Day 3 Christmas Day at the hotel 10 minute walk from the centre of town. There is an uphill incline to
‘Merry Christmas everyone’! Enjoy another morning at leisure with a the hotel.
Bucks fizz breakfast to start the day! Later sit down to a traditional
Christmas Day lunch followed by a relaxing afternoon and a Bedrooms: En-suite with TV, telephone, tea/coffee making
Christmas jumper competition. For those that still feel peckish in the facilities, hairdryer, radio, iron and ironing board.
evening, a light buffet dinner is available. Facilities: Bar and lounge.
Day 4 Boxing Day drive via Wetherby and Knaresborough Mobility Information: Lift serves all 3 floors. 3 steps to the
During the afternoon our driver will offer you a scenic drive via reception area. No ground floor bedrooms.
Wetherby which dates back to the 12th century, beautifully situated
alongside the River Wharfe, and Knaresborough, a characterful and Supplements (subject to availability)
quintessential market town where you can admire the spectacular Single room supplement from £64.00.
and rural landscapes.
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Day 5 We depart the hotel and arrive back in the local area during
the afternoon.
Please Note:
As our itineraries are written many months in advance, hotel
entertainment programmes and inclusions are still to be confirmed
and may be subject to change without prior notice.
Knaresborough
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Brecon Beacons
Christmas in South Wales 5 Days | £559
Thursday 23rd December 2021 – Monday 27th December 2021
Price includes:
F 4 nights dinner, bed and breakfast
From a festive quiz, live music and a visit from Santa, to cocktails, F Welcome tea/coffee on arrival
Christmas pudding and Christmas lunch with all the trimmings, this F Pre-dinner fizzy cocktails and canapés in lounge on one day
holiday certainly makes the most of the festive period, whilst taking in F Tea/coffee after dinner
the best of the Brecon Beacons too! F Full cooked breakfast
F Live musical entertainment in the evening on three days
F Free use of sauna
Day 1 Once collected from your home we head to our hotel where
F Festive quiz on one day
welcome tea/coffee will be waiting for you.
F In-house entertainment in the afternoon on boxing day (bingo)
Day 2 Christmas Eve – Brecon Beacons
F Traditional Christmas lunch with all the trimmings and Christmas
Discover the magnificent Brecon Beacons today. We see Pen y Fan,
pudding
the highest peak in South Wales and the traditional Mid-Wales town
F Visit from Santa
of Brecon before returning to the hotel.
F Buffet dinner on Christmas Day
Day 3 Christmas Day at the Hotel
F Christmas film showing
‘Merry Christmas’! Spend the morning at leisure, opening the
F Boxing Day buffet lunch
presents that Father Christmas has left for you! Later sit down to a
F Hotel porter service
traditional Christmas Day lunch followed by a relaxing afternoon. For
those that still feel peckish in the evening, a light buffet dinner is
available. Ivy Bush Royal Hotel, Carmarthen HHH
Day 4 Boxing Day at the Hotel Ivy Bush Royal Hotel commands a spectacular position at the
Spend the day at leisure in the hotel and watch the world go by or gateway to the Golden West, the friendly atmosphere at the Ivy
why not enjoy the Sauna. Lunch is included today and will be a buffet Bush Royal blends old world charm with modern facilities. Situated
served in the restaurant. close to the town centre and an ideal base for touring the whole of
Day 5 We depart the hotel and travel back to the local area. South and West Wales.
Please Note: Bedroom: En-suite bathroom, TV, tea/coffee making facilities,
As our itineraries are written many months in advance, hotel hairdryer and telephone.
entertainment programmes and inclusions are still to be confirmed Facilities: 24-hour reception, Wi-Fi available, restaurant,
and may be subject to change without prior notice. gymnasium, sauna, lounge menu and bar.
Mobility Information: Lift.
Supplements (subject to availability)
Single room supplement Nil on first 7 rooms.
Single room with a supplement from £72.00.
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Winchester Cathedral
Christmas in Winchester 5 Days | £619
Thursday 23rd December 2021 – Monday 27th December 2021
Price includes:
F Return coach travel
Day 1 Travel to the hotel where a welcome tea/coffee and scones F 4 nights dinner, bed and breakfast
and cake will be served upon arrival. Settle into your bedroom before F Welcome tea/coffee with scones and cakes on arrival
heading to the Springs lounge bar for entertainment from the local F Full cooked breakfasts
choir. After dinner there will be a festive quiz. F 3 course dinner menu with at least 3 choices per course
Day 2 Winchester F Tea/coffee after dinner
Today we head to Winchester where you may wish to visit the F Afternoon tea/coffee with scones and cakes on Christmas Eve
Cathedral or walk through the Abbey House and Gardens. F Pre-dinner drink reception and canapes on Christmas Eve
Alternatively, you might prefer to hit the shops or grab a bite to eat in F 2 nights live entertainment
one of the city's many cafés and restaurants. We return to the hotel F Pre-lunch drinks reception on Christmas Day
for afternoon tea/coffee with scones and cakes, there will be a daily F 5 course Christmas Day lunch
film showing in movie corner. We meet for a pre-dinner drink F Opportunity to watch Queens Speech with afternoon tea/coffee
reception and canapes and there will be live entertainment after and Christmas cake
dinner. F Light Christmas evening buffet dinner
Day 3 Christmas Day F Hotel hosted quiz evening after dinner
‘Merry Christmas’! Spend the morning at leisure. We later sit down to F 3 course Boxing Day buffet lunch with 3 choices per course
a traditional Christmas Day lunch followed by a relaxing afternoon F Pre-dinner drink reception on Boxing day
with afternoon tea/coffee and Christmas cake, evening quiz and a F 3 course Boxing Day Gala Dinner
light buffet dinner. F Film Corner available showing films throughout stay
Day 4 Scenic Drive F Use of leisure facilities
Today why not join us on an afternoon Scenic Drive as we soak up F All coach tours
our surroundings after a buffet lunch at the hotel. We drive through F Hotel porter service
the New Forest with a stop at the charming village of Burley, where
ponies roam freely, and later a stop at Lyndhurst where the large
village is known as the New Forest’s ‘capital’. The churchyard is the Norton Park Hotel, Sutton Scotney, near Winchester HHHH
resting place of Mrs Hargreaves (Alice Liddle) who was the inspiration Located in the village of Sutton Scotney, approximately 7 miles
to Lewis Carrols’ ‘Alice in Wonderland’. Continue to the southern edge from the city of Winchester. The Norton Park is a splendid four-star
for a further stop at Lymington, here the coastal town boasts a hotel with character and charm set in 54 acres of countryside.
Georgian high street and marina. Or if you’d prefer, relax at the hotel Originally a manor house dating back to the 16th century, the hotel
at your own leisure. This evening we have a pre-dinner drinks has been skilfully restored to provide first class accommodation
reception before a gala dinner is served followed by evening with every modern amenity required for a relaxing time.
entertainment.
Day 5 We say farewell to our hotel hosts and depart for home with Bedrooms: En-suite with shower only or shower over bath, TV,
comfort stops en-route. hairdryer, tea/coffee making facilities, iron and ironing board.
Facilities: Bar and lounge. Swimming pool, steam room and sauna.
Please Note: Night porter.
As our itineraries are written many months in advance, hotel Mobility Information: Lift serves all floors. 2 floors. Limited ground
entertainment programmes and inclusions are still to be confirmed floor bedrooms, 6 accessible rooms, on request.
and may be subject to change without prior notice.
Supplements (subject to availability)
Single room supplement from £140.00.
For a detailed itinerary visit www.woodscoaches.com 13FESTIVE BREAKS
New Year in Folkestone 4 Days | £379
Thursday 30th December 2021 – Sunday 2nd January 2022
Price includes:
F 3 nights dinner, bed and breakfast
Day 1 We make our way to Kent to arrive at our hotel to a welcome F Welcome glass of Bucks Fizz
glass of Bucks Fizz before checking in to our rooms. F 3 course dinner menu with 3 choices per course
Day 2 New Year’s Eve – Canterbury F Tea/coffee after dinner
Today we journey to the cathedral city of Canterbury with its stunning F Live entertainment every night
architecture and famous buildings dominated by its stunning F Pre-dinner bucks fizz reception on New Year’s Eve
cathedral, the oldest in England. Have time to explore the cathedral, F All coach tours
the city’s museums and the quaint, cobbled streets full of restaurants F Hotel porter service
and tea rooms. We return to the hotel to get ready for dinner, there
will be a pre-dinner bucks fizz reception before a 3-course dinner
followed by live entertainment to see 2022 in. Best Western Plus Burlington Hotel, Folkestone HHHH
Day 3 New Year’s Day – Deal and Sandwich This stylish, Victorian hotel has a superb location in a pleasant
We start the day later today so why not head out and explore area close to the seafront. Expect an excellent, friendly service
Folkstone before meeting back at the hotel for an afternoon visit to and a very modern feel. The restaurant is light and contemporary
Deal and then onto Sandwich, arguably one of the best-preserved in style and there are two bars in which to relax and enjoy a drink.
medieval towns in the UK with many period houses featuring Bedrooms are bright and airy, and feature tea/coffee facilities and
characteristic ‘Kent peg’ roofs. Wi-Fi. There is also a lift.
Day 4 Depart after breakfast, making a comfort stop en-route.
Bedrooms: En-suite bathroom, tea/coffee in room and Wi-Fi.
Facilities: Bar and restaurant.
Mobility Information: Lift and ground floor rooms.
Supplements (subject to availability)
Single rooms with a supplement from £53.00.
Sandwich
© Colin Ballard
Folkestone
14 To book or request an itinerary call 0116 278 6374 or visit www.woodscoaches.comFESTIVE DAYS OUT
© RBG Kew
Kew Gardens
Festive Days Out From Only £25!
From Christmas markets to stately homes. Shopping trips to festive lights. Our days trips are perfect as a treat for yourself, and perfect as a gift
to loved ones and friends. So, go in a group or go alone – we take care of everything to make sure you get the most out of your day.
Here is just a selection of ideas for you. There are more online and more being added every week!
November December
F Bakewell and Buxton F Thursford Christmas Spectacular with lunch
F Lincoln Christmas Market F Festival of Light at Longleat
F Liverpool F Christmas at Chatsworth House
F Oxford F Stratford-upon-Avon
F Harrogate Christmas Market F Worcester Christmas Market
F London Shopping F Bath Christmas Market
F Gloucester Quays F St Nicholas Christmas Fair, York
F Harrogate Christmas Market F London Christmas Shopper
F Chester F Birmingham Christmas Market
F Festive Christmas Lights at Kew F RHS Wisley Glow
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© Chatsworth House Trust
© Montpellier Quarter Retail Group
Festival of Light at Longleat Chatsworth House
Harrogate Christmas Market
London Christmas Lights Liverpool Thursford Christmas Spectacular
To view our day trips visit www.woodscoaches.com 15To ensure that you travel in comfort on our holidays,
we have invested in a fleet of touring vehicles.
Our coaches are among the very best in luxury coaches, and have been custom built to a high specification for us.
These spacious, plush coaches boast everything you’d expect from a premium touring vehicle. On board, you’ll
find hot drink making facilities, as well as a light, airy cabin. Sit back, relax and enjoy the journey.
It’s so easy to book
Go to woodscoaches.com Visit us at our sales office
223 Gloucester Crescent, Wigston LE18 4YR
Please note: Our sales office will open in line with
government guidance. Please contact us to check our
Call us on 0116 278 6374 open hours before visiting.
Lines are open Monday-Friday 9am – 5pm
Pop into your local agent:
First Bus Travel Shop, Haymarket Shopping Centre, Leicester
Millington Travel, 10 Forge Corner, Blaby
Millington Travel, 7 High Street, Lutterworth
Millington Travel, 62 High Street, Market Harborough
Great Days Out
If you like our holidays, you’ll love our day excursions!
There’s something for everyone:
䡲 Coastal resorts 䡲 Scenic tours 䡲 Theatre trips 䡲 Attractions
Call 0116 278 6374 to request a brochure or visit www.woodscoaches.com
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