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Festive Breaks
This festive season, join us for our 'Winter Wonderland' break in Royal Norfolk! Our carefully planned itinerary means you can enjoy the crisp countryside, alongside the bustling market towns of Spalding and Burnham Market.
Duration: 4 Days
Join us as we visit the Thursford Christmas Spectacular, the biggest Christmas show of its type in Europe! Set in the magical surroundings of fairground carousels, with fabulous dancing, music and laughter.
Duration: 2 Days
On this brand-new break, you can experience everything this great city offers as we stay in the famous Adelphi Hotel in the heart of Liverpool.
Duration: 2 Days19/12/2025
If you love all things festive then you won’t want to miss our ‘tree-riffic’ Turkey & Tinsel break in Bournemouth! Our dazzling package includes evening entertainment, a New Year’s Eve style celebration and visits to Lyndhurst, Burley and Salisbury.
Duration: 5 Days
Join us as we visit the Thursford Christmas Spectacular, the biggest Christmas show of its type in Europe! Set in the magical surroundings of fairground carousels, with fabulous dancing, music and laughter.
Duration: 3 Days09/12/2025
Step into Christmas with a visit to a unique continental Christmas market
Duration: 4 Days24/11/2025
Start your Christmas festivities early at this modern, elegant hotel within the grounds of a fifteenth-century health farm overlooking Langstone Harbour and home to gorgeous gardens and fresh sea air.
Duration: 5 Days
Experience the truly British tradition of Afternoon Tea at one of London’s most famous hotels, The Waldorf Hilton. Perfect for any special occasion, a romantic break or an indulgent treat with friends.
Duration: 2 Days
With plenty of shopping opportunities during our visits to enchanting Harrogate, delightful Durham and cosmopolitan Newcastle, this year's festivities will be something to behold!
Duration: 3 Days
Shop until you drop this winter on our festive bargain break exploring central London and Covent Garden, alongside an optional visit to the magnificent Hyde Park Winter Wonderland.
Duration: 2 Days13/12/2025
Christmas begins when Oxfordshire's breathtaking Blenheim Palace is transformed into a magical winter wonderland!
Duration: 2 Days
Known as the 'Venice of the North', Bruges is a stunning destination at Christmas, famed for a festival of light and its locally-made waffles, beer, and chocolate. Meanwhile, Brussels, Belgium's capital city, is a must-visit destination for Christmas lovers everywhere.
Duration: 4 Days
Christmas comes early this year on our fabulous Turkey and Tinsel break to Eastbourne! Enjoy the fresh sea air and traditional seaside atmosphere on our festive getaway with mulled wine on arrival, Christmas dinner with a complimentary drink, and a festive afternoon tea.
Duration: 5 Days
Christmas lovers won’t want to miss this fantastic Turkey & Tinsel treat in Torbay with a festive package that will leave you ‘Rocking Around the Christmas Tree!'
Duration: 5 Days Get into the festive spirit and explore what Bournemouth offers at the most wonderful time of the year.
Duration: 5 Days
Lights, camera, action! Join Skills for another festive extravaganza at the largest Christmas show in the country! The Thursford Christmas Spectacular promises an experience of mesmerising sparkle and festive delight on this unique performance that delivers non-stop singing, dancing, comedy and music.
Duration: 3 Days04/12/2025
Step back in time and experience a truly traditional Christmas at Beamish, the Living Museum of the North. From Georgian times right the way through to the 1950s, this open-air museum is one of the best in the world.
Duration: 3 Days
Don your Santa hat and soak up the wonderful festive atmosphere with this weekend getaway to the fabulous Chester and Liverpool during the build up to the festive season.
Duration: 2 Days
The Scottish capital turns on its Christmas charm as we head north for some pre-Christmas cheer. Twinkling lights line the city’s cobbled streets adorned with seasonal markets, enchanting sounds and mouth-watering flavours.
Duration: 3 Days12/12/2025
Shop until you drop on this bargain break to central London and Covent Garden.
Duration: 2 Days06/12/2025
Eat, drink and be Merry on this great-value festive break as we combine the dramatic scenery of the Yorkshire Village of Haworth, with the traditional German atmosphere of the Leeds Christmas Markets.
Duration: 2 Days
Prepare to be bewitched by winding, sparkling paths illuminated by over one million lights in this extravagant evening, which is definitely one to see for yourself.
Duration: 2 Days.jpeg)
Prepare to fall in love with yuletide Germany as we visit the enchanting Cologne and Düsseldorf Christmas Markets!
Duration: 4 Days
Immerse yourself in the magic of the South West with visits to Mevagissey, Fowey and Truro, all at a time when the region is at its most enchanting!
Duration: 5 Days
Escape to the Isle of Wight on our Turkey and Tinsel trip this December. Staying in Sandown, explore this enchanting island at the most wonderful time of the year and enjoy festive treats throughout!
Duration: 5 Days
As the crowds disappear, you are left to explore the quiet award-winning beaches, magical woodland walks and beautifully landscaped parks with our unbeatable festively themed package.
Duration: 5 Days
Come aboard for an unforgettable Christmas party night with a visit to a beloved and traditional market - this mystery break is full of surprises!
Duration: 2 Days
Have yourself a merry early Christmas on our Turkey and Tinsel break amongst the stunning scenery of the Trossachs.
Duration: 4 Days
Travel back in time this Christmas as we visit the annual Grassington Christmas Market, home to a glorious array of sights, tastes, and smells in a bygone setting.
Duration: 2 Days
Dig out your favourite hat and woolly jumper and join in with the annual festivities in Lincoln and Beverley.
Duration: 2 Days Prepare to be bewitched by winding, sparkling paths illuminated by over one million lights in this extravagant evening, which is definitely one to see for yourself.
Duration: 2 Days
Start the festive season in style this year with our trip to yuletide Yorkshire.
Duration: 2 Days
Visited from all over the world, these traditional German Christmas markets are guaranteed to get you into the Christmas spirit!
Duration: 4 Days15/12/2025
Let us brighten up those dark winter months and discover the delights of York and Whitby on our fantastic-value winter warmer!
Duration: 5 Days
If you love all things festive, you won't want to miss our 'tree-riffic' Scarborough Turkey & Tinsel Treat! Our excellent package includes evening entertainment, so be sure to get into a fantastic mood before Christmas rolls around.
Duration: 5 Days Step back in time and experience a truly traditional Christmas at Beamish, the Living Museum of the North. From Georgian times right the way through to the 1950s, this open-air museum is one of the best in the world.
Duration: 3 Days Prepare to be bewitched by winding, sparkling paths illuminated by over one million lights in this extravagant evening, which is definitely one to see for yourself.
Duration: 2 Days Explore Haarlem’s inner city and "Step into Christmas" as it is transformed into one of the largest Christmas markets in the Netherlands! Home to cobbled streets and winding waterways - the medieval city of Haarlem is one of the prettiest destinations in the Netherlands.
Duration: 3 Days
Lights, camera, action! Join Skills for another festive extravaganza at the largest Christmas show in the country! The Thursford Christmas Spectacular promises an experience of mesmerising sparkle and festive delight on this unique performance that delivers non-stop singing, dancing, comedy and music.
Duration: 3 Days
Each Christmas, the majestic Castle Howard hosts its Christmas celebrations: inside, you'll find breathtaking interiors adorned with thousands of garlands, candles and wreaths.
Duration: 2 Days
'Fall down the rabbit hole on this festive break to Llandudno!'
Duration: 5 Days Prepare to be bewitched by winding, sparkling paths illuminated by over one million lights in this extravagant evening, which is definitely one to see for yourself.
Duration: 2 Days Experience the truly British tradition of Afternoon Tea at one of London’s most famous hotels, The Waldorf Hilton. Perfect for any special occasion, a romantic break or an indulgent treat with friends.
Duration: 2 Days
Do you believe? We do, which is why we are inviting you to experience a magical Christmas experience unlike any other. Join us on board The Polar Express Train Ride™, which will be steaming to the Wensleydale Railway this December.
Duration: 2 Days
Staying in the heart of the region with excursions to Baden-Baden, Freiburg, Triberg and Strasbourg, we explore stunning forest surroundings, classic cityscapes and a generous dusting of German Christmas traditions.
Duration: 8 Days
Staying in Carrbridge, explore the heart of the Highlands and experience festive dining and a host of entertainment that will even leave Scrooge wishing it 'could be Christmas every day!'
Duration: 5 Days
Staying along Llandudno's stunning coastline, our holiday break features excursions to Anglesey, Snowdonia National Park and Chester, with lots of festive treats included along the way, including tickets to a traditional panto!
Duration: 5 Days
‘Step into Christmas’ on our break to the Lake District. Adorned in twinkling Christmas attire and with the smells of cinnamon floating in the air, there’s no better place to be!
Duration: 5 Days
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.
Duration: 5 Days Home to stunning coastlines and Areas of Natural Beauty, spend your festive season in magical Norfolk. With tickets to the world-famous Thursford Christmas Spectacular and excursions to Cromer, Sheringham and the UNESCO City of Literature, Norfolk, this holiday promises to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with a bang.
Duration: 5 Days
With fantastic festive food, excellent company and live entertainment, you'll surely be ready to step into your Christmas in this beloved destination.
Duration: 5 Days
"It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year" and this year you can celebrate with us in Eastbourne and relax in the company of friends.
Duration: 5 Days
New for 2024 - Complete with fantastic excursions throughout the county, a New Year's gala evening and entertainment, this is the perfect way to welcome in 2025!
Duration: 4 Days Looking for a New Year without all the fuss? Then why not join us in Llandudno to enjoy the start of 2026 in style?
Duration: 4 Days See the best of the North West with our included excursions to Chester and Liverpool before truly global entertainment inspired by Germany, The Caribbean and Las Vegas whisks you far away!
Duration: 4 Days
Ring out the old and welcome in the New Year on our getaway to Eastbourne!
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