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North West Christmas Cheer Through The Decades

North West Christmas Cheer Through The Decades

Each night, enjoy live tribute acts, entertainment and dancing as we journey through the swing music of the 40s, the rock and roll of the 50s, the groovy 60s, and the disco sounds of the 70s.

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New for 2025 - Experience a unique twist on Christmas with our new 'Dancing Through The Decades' festive break! Each night, enjoy live tribute acts, entertainment and dancing as we journey through the swing music of the 40s, the rock and roll of the 50s, the groovy 60s, and the disco sounds of the 70s. This decade-spanning seasonal break also includes excursions to the vibrant city of Liverpool and Southport.

 

 

INCLUDES

Return coach travel

4 nights half board

Welcome drink on arrival

Hotel porterage & entertainment

Christmas day lunch

Visits to Trentham Gardens Shopping Village and Buxton enroute

Excursions to Liverpool & Southport

Admission to the Cavern Club and a local pantomime

 

Day 1

After our departure, we travel to Trentham Gardens Shopping Village to discover the festive celebrations on offer; you'll also find quirky gift shops, cafes, restaurants and a garden centre to secure those last-minute gifts. We will continue to our hotel, where minced pies, a warming sherry or a hot drink will await you! Following tonight's three-course dinner, our nightly-themed entertainment will get this party started; you'll enjoy music from the 40s, 50s, 60s and 70s each evening, with prizes for the best dressed for your destination each night.

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Christmas Eve

Today, we head into Liverpool's exciting city centre to soak up the festive sights, sounds and smells. Our visit will include admission to the world-famous Cavern Club, synonymous with The Beetles who played nearly three hundred times. Back at our hotel, we enjoy another evening of festive fun, fayre and dancing through the decades.

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Christmas Day

It's Christmas, so enjoy it as you wish! Enjoy a fun-filled day in the comfort of the hotel, including a delicious Christmas lunch with all the trimmings and a full festive itinerary, complete with carol singing, games, quizzes and movies throughout the day. This evening, there will be a light festive buffet to enjoy, followed by more musical entertainment.

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Boxing Day

Following a leisurely start today, we head up to Southport, where you may like to take a bracing stroll along the seafront to blow away the cobwebs. This afternoon, we have arranged tickets for a traditional panto (oh yes, we do!), so take your seats for some rib-tickling festive entertainment. Back at our hotel this evening, our final evening will conclude with more musical memories through the decades.

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Day 5

This morning, we bid our hosts a fond farewell, beginning our scenic homeward journey through the Peak District and a lunchtime stop in Buxton along the way.

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B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner

Mercure Hotel Haydock 4*

 

 

Built into a traditional Georgian mansion-style building and focused around a central courtyard, Mercure Haydock features light, spacious bedrooms and is surrounded by beautifully landscaped grounds, making it an excellent option for those looking to unwind. Guests will also find an indoor pool and spa facilities throughout their stay.

 

Hotel Facilities

  • Restaurant

  • Bar

  • Lounge bar

  • Indoor swimming pool

  • Spa facilities (treatments subject to availability)

  • WiFi

  • Lift

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Alfreton Bus Station, Hall Street,
Alfreton, DE55 7BT
Arnold High Street Bus Stop,
Outside Leisure Centre Car Park, Arnold, NG5 7EE
Beeston Beeston Lace Road, behind the Cricketers Pub
Beeston, NG9 2LA
Bulwell Aldi (Bus Stop SW12), Sellers Wood Drive,
Bulwell, NG6 8GE
Chesterfield Coach Station, Beckingham Way
Chesterfield, S40 1TH
Derby Bus Station, Bay 27 & 28,
Derby, DE1 2AY
Heanor Market Place, Wilmott Street
(Market Square side) Heanor, DE75 7EG
Ilkeston Wharncliffe Rd, Market Place,
Ilkeston, DE7 5GF
Leicester St Margarets Bus Station, Stand SA,
Gravel Street, Leicester, LE1 3AG
Long Eaton The Green, Outside Poundland
Long Eaton, Notts, NG10 1HQ
Loughborough Amber Rooms, The Rushes
Loughborough, LE11 5BE
Mansfield Bus Stop, Walkden Street
Mansfield, NG18 1QN
Nottingham Mount Street, Alongside the Grosvenor Casino,
Nottingham, NG1 6HE
Ripley Market Place, Express Stand
Ripley, DE5 3FJ
Rotherham Interchange Bay C1/ C2, Frederick Street,
Rotherham , S60 1QB
Sheffield Pond Hill, Opposite Penny Black Public House
Sheffield, S1 2BG
Toton Tram Stop Park and Ride, Toton Lane
Notts, NG9 7JA

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