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We are pleased to present our Autumn and Spring 2015/16brochure supplement, and thank you for taking the time tolook at the holidays and short breaks on offer. We have onceagain put together a large selection of City Breaks, ChristmasMarkets, Festive Holidays, themed events and holidaypackages for you to choose from, including tried and testedfavourites such as the Thursford Christmas Show, The IrishMusic festival, Hogmanay Celebrations, Christmas Markets andseveral new tours. Should you require any further informationon any holiday in this brochure please contact our PenrithOffice on 01768 863594 or visit our websitewww.titteringtonholidays.co.uk

At Titterington Holidays we are proud of the quality tours andpackages we offer including, local friendly drivers, personallyinspected hotels, researched itineraries and visits plus allholidays are operated on one of our own coaches with areduced seating capacity giving significant extra leg room. So if you are new to the Titterington Holiday experience welook forward to welcoming you on board, to our many loyalregular customers we thank you for your continued supportand look forward to seeing you again soon.

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nB this Autumn/Springsupplement is an addition toour 2015 summer brochure,for a copy with our fulltrading charter, pleasetelephone Penrith01768 863594.

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Westport,Galway & the Atlantic drive13th September 7 days £549Austria – Fulpmes & cows down Festival13th September 10 days £745Boats & trains of the Highlands & Islands14th September 5 days £379uK mid week mystery15th September 3 days £159Seven Wonders of the Severn Valley20th September 5 days £379Bournemouth & the new Forest20th September 8 days £489Magical Scottish Waterways21st September 5 days £375Kent – orchards,Vineyards, castles & cruises21st September 6 days £459Spain – roses & the costa Brava24th September 10 days £689Historic norwich , norfolk & the Broads27th September 6 days £459torquay, the English riviera27th September 7 days £499 chatsworth & Pick of the Peaks28th September 5 days £399Italy – the Magnificent dolomites3rd october 10 days £649cheltenham & the charming cotswolds4th october 6 days £415Great Houses & Gardens of Sussex5th october 5 days £399castles & Palaces of regal Scotland5th october 5 days £359Austria – the carinthian Lakes8th october 10 days £749Pennine Explorer9th october 4 days £299royal Sandringham & English Shires12th october 5 days £339chepstow, Scenic South Wales & captivating cardiff12th october 5 days £365Home counties – Strawberries & Steam15th october 5 days £335uK mystery break16th october 3 days £149Secrets of Surrey16th october 5 days £395Kent coast, canterbury & the Garden of England18th october 6 days £475 the Isle of Wight19th october 6 days £359Perfect Pembrokeshire19th october 5 days £319Bath, Bristol & cheddar Gorge22nd october 5 days £395uK mystery break23rd october 3 days £149Birr – Irish House Party25th october 5 days £329 uK mystery break25th october 5 days £149uK mystery break6th november 3 days £139

oxford, Stonehenge, Salisbury & Longleat24th July 5 days £385Seven Wonders of the Severn Valley26th July 5 days £379tewkesbury, Wye Valley & Malvern Hills26th July 5 days £349cheltenham & the charming cotswolds2nd August 6 days £415delightful donegal & Giants causeway2nd August 7 days £569Kent coast, canterbury & the Garden of England2nd August 6 days £475Bournemouth & the new Forest2nd August 8 days £539the Isle of Man4th August 5 days £439Winchester, downton & Jane Austens Hampshire9th August 5 days £399 Austria, Lakes, Mountains & the Eagles nest9th August 10 days £759Great Houses & Gardens of Sussex10th August 5 days £399London royal Palaces10th August 4 days £325 the Isle of Wight15th August 8 days £495Isles of Arran , Gigha and Famous Scottish Gardens16th August 6 days £465Bath, Bristol & the cheddar Gorge16th August 5 days £395uK mid week Mystery18th August 3 days £159romantic Gardens & chateau of the Loire Valley20th August 7 days £599outer Hebrides castaway tour22nd August 7 days £649Historic Houses & romantic Journeys of norfolk23rd August 6 days £489 Warner Holiday – Littlecote House24th August 5 days £429Barnstaple & north devon delights29th August 7 days £545chepstow, Scenic South Wales & captivating cardiff30th August 5 days £365chester, north Wales & canal in the Sky31st August 5 days £395Ludlow, the Black & White Village trail31st August 5 days £359London royal Palaces4th September 4 days £325 romantic Highland railways6th September 6 days £485 Winchester, downton & Jane Austens Hampshire6th September 5 days £399Llandrindod Wells & the Heart of Wales6th September 5 days £415 Looe – A traditional cornish Gem7th September 8 days £615Llandudno, north Wales & Snowdon12th September 8 days £589the Isle of Wight12th September 8 days £495

201518th August 3 UK mid week Mystery 30

15th September 3 UK mid week mystery 30

24th September 10 Spain – Roses & the Costa Brava 6

3rd October 10 Italy – The Magnificent Dolomites 6

8th October 10 Austria – The Carinthian Lakes 7

16th October 3 UK mystery break 30

19th October 6 The Isle of Wight 26

19th October 5 Perfect Pembrokeshie 24

22nd October 5 Pitlochry & The Enchanted Forest 12

23rd October 3 UK mystery break 30

25th October 5 Birr Irish House Party 10

25th October 5 Southport – Englands Classic Resort 26

26th October 5 Crianlarich – The Scottish Highlands 11

30th October 3 UK mystery break 30

1st November 2 5 star London – The Waldorf Hotel 31

2nd November 6 Paris Floating Hotel & River Cruise 7

5th November 5 St Agnes – Mistletoe & Wine 28

6th November 3 UK mystery break 30

7th November 2 Glasgow City Break & Christmas Shopper 13

9th November 5 Eastbourne Turkey & Tinsel 25

13th November 3 London Weekend 31

13th November 3 Chatsworth Christmas Market 16

13th November 3 Irish Country Music Festival 19

15th November 3 Thursford Christmas Spectacular 19

16th November 5 Bournemouth Turkey & Tinsel 25

16th November 5 Crianlarich – The Scottish Highlands 11


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17th November 5 Looe – A traditional Cornish Gem Turkey & Tinsel 27

20th November 3 Edinburgh Christmas Market 13

21st November 2 Leeds City Break & Christmas Shopping 14

22nd November 2 Newcastle City Break & Christmas Shopping 14

23rd November 3 Thursford Christmas Spectacular 19

23rd November 5 Warner Break – Alvaston Hall Turkey & Tinsel 29

26th November 6 Wiesbaden & The Rhine Valley Christmas Markets 8

27th November 3 Ludlow Medieval Christmas Fayre 15

27th November 3 York St Nicholas Christmas Market 18

28th November 2 Manchester Christmas Market and The Trafford Centre 15

29th November 3 Thursford Christmas Spectacular 19

30th November 5 Llandudno Turkey & Tinsel 24

4th December 3 Durham Christmas Market 16

4th December 3 Castle Howard & Grassington Dickensian Market 17

4th December 3 Coronation Street & Arley Hall Christmas Spectacular 17

6th December 3 Chatsworth House & Manchester Christmas Markets 18

6th December 6 Valkenburg & the 3 countries Christmas Markets 8

6th December 5 Ludlow & the Black & White Village Trail Turkey & Tinsel 28

8th December 5 Blairgowrie & Perthshire – Singles Galore 12

9th December 3 Thursford Christmas Spectacular 19

9th December 3 Chatsworth House & Manchester Christmas Market 18

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10th December 5 Amsterdam City of Lights & Keukenhof 9

23rd December 5 Chirstmas at the Scores Hotel St Andrews 22

30th December 4 Hogmanay Celebration at the Menzies Hotel Irvine 23

30th December 4 Hogmanay Celebration at the Scores Hotel St Andrews 23

20165th February 3 Titterington Holidays Reunion Party Weekend 30

19th February 3 Yorkshire Rhubarb Experience 20

24th February 6 Andre Rieu Live in Cologne 9

26th February 3 UK Mystery Break 30

26th February 3 Snowdrop Spectacular at Hodsock Priory 20

4th March 6 Paris Floating Hotel & River Cruise 7

4th March 3 UK Mystery Break 30

11th March 3 UK Mystery Break 30

14th March 5 St Patricks Day Celebrations Ireland 11

14th March 5 Scarborough – Singles Galore 27

14th March 5 Perfect Pembrokeshire 24

14th March 5 Warner Break – Alvaston Hall 29

21st March 5 Crianlarich – The Scottish Highlands 11

21st March 5 Bournemouth & the New Forest Drinks Inclusive Package 25

21st March 5 Southport – Englands Classic Resort 26

25th March 4 London 4 day Easter Break 32

25th March 4 Cambridge & the Fens at Easter 32

28th March 5 Ludlow – Black & White Village Trail 28

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28th March 5 Llandudno & North Wales 24

28th March 5 Blairgowrie & Perthshire – Singles Galore 12

29th March 5 St Agnes & Cornwalls Heritage Coast 28

4th April 6 The Isle of Wight 26

4th April 5 Looe – A traditional Cornish Gem 27

4th April 5 Birr – Irish House Party 10

5th April 11 Spain – Roses & the Costa Brava 6

8th April 3 Edinburgh City Break 13

10th April 10 Italy – The Magnificent Dolomites 6

11th April 5 Scarborough & North Yorkshire – Singles Galore 27

11th April 5 Eastbourne & the South Downs 25

15th April 3 Thriplow Daffodil Festival 21

18th April 5 Crianlarich – The Scottish Highlands 11

18th April 5 Perfect Pembrokeshire 24

18th April 5 Warner Break Alvaston Hall 29

21st April 5 The Dutch Bulbfields & 2016 Flower Parade 10

22nd April 3 London Weekend 31

24th April 5 Captivating Kent & Beautiful Bruges 29

24th April 2 5 star London – Waldorf Hotel 31

29th April 3 UK Mystery Break 30

29th April 4 Pashley Manor Tulip Festival 21

4th May 10 Austira – Carinthia & the Grossglockner 7

6th May 3 Malvern Spring Flower Show 22

6th May 3 UK Mystery Break 30

11th November 3 London Weekend 31

Rosesand the Costa Brava

ItInErArYday 1 A morning departure fromCumbria as we travel via A1 and A66to York. Free time in York for lunch andsightseeing before continuing to Hullto join the overnight P&O cruise ferryto Zeebrugge. Enjoy the superbfacilities on board. day 2 We arrive inZeebrugge after breakfast and thentravel south via Reims and Troyes toour overnight hotel the Ibis at NuitsSt Georges. day 3 After breakfasttoday we continue our journeytravelling south via Lyon and Montpelier to the Spanish border then onto ourresort of Roses. Dinner served in the Coral Platja hotel. day 4 Morning freeto explore the resort of Roses. In the afternoon there will be an excursion tothe Roman ruins at Empuries. Dinner in the hotel. day 5 Day at leisure toexplore the lovely resort of Roses Dinner in the Hotel. day 6 Today we havea full day excursion to the lovely old French city of Perpignan with its manypreserved 14th century buildings. We return to Roses for dinner. day 7 Fullday excursion today to the wonderful city of Barcelona. Dinner in the hotelthis evening. day 8 Morning excursion to visit the old fishing village ofCadaques with the option to return to Roses by boat. Afternoon free to relaxin Roses, final dinner in the hotel. day 9 We depart our hotel after breakfastand travel north through France to Nuits St Georges for our overnight stay.day 10 We continue north through France on our way to Zeebrugge andthe overnight sailing to Hull. 2 berth inside cabin included.day 11 Hull to Cumbria, arriving home mid afternoon.

The Magnificient DolomitesDrinks Inclusive

ItInErArYday 1 A Morning departure fromCumbria with a visit to Harrogate forlunch en route to Hull and theovernight P & O ferry crossing toRotterdam. day 2 We travel throughHolland into Germany pausing forlunch in the Rhine Valley beforearriving in Karlsruhe at our overnighthotel the Leonardo. Dinner in thehotel. day 3 After breakfast wecontinue via Munich and Innsbruck tothe Brenner Pass and on into Italyand our resort of Fai Della Paganella.Dinner in the hotel. day 4 A day atleisure to simply relax and enjoy themountain scenery or join Fausto, the hotel owner, for a guided walk of thevillage and surrounding countryside, a picnic lunch with wine is included. day 5 Today we enjoy a scenic drive through the Western Dolomites toMerano, a lovely historic spa town.We return via the Adige valley wine routeand Lake Caldaro. Dinner in the hotel day 6 We enjoy a full day tour of thefabulous Brenta Dolomites. Driving up the Val di Sole, we follow the scenicvalley and then over the pass at Madonna di Campiglio, 'The Pearl of theDolomites' where we enjoy a stop before continuing on our scenic excursionfollowing the route passing Lake Trenno on our return to Paganella. Dinner inthe hotel day 7 For todays excursion we head south out of the mountainsto Lake Garda and the popular resort of Riva Del Garda. Farewell dinner in thehotel this evening. day 8 We leave our hosts in the Dolomites for the returnjourney through northern Italy and Austria into Germany and our overnightstay in Karlsruhe. Dinner in the Hotel. day 9 Following Breakfast we leaveKarlsruhe and continue through Northern Germany on our way to Rotterdamand the overnight ferry to Hull. day 10 Hull to Cumbria, arriving home earlyafternoon.

Your HotELcoral Platja Hotel HHH

A lovely seafront hotel only 300 metres from the resort centre, all the airconditioned bedrooms are en suite with TV, telephone and hairdryer.Restaurant, bar, spacious lounge area, heated outdoor swimming pool.Lift.

DEPART DAYS PRICE

24 Sept 15 11 £689 pp

05 Apr 16 11 £639 pp

Supplements per personSingle room & cabin £170 Inside lower bedded cabin £16Outside lower bedded cabin £30 Meal package on ferry £46Travel insurance £46

Your HotELPaganella Hotel HHH

A very friendly family run 3 star hotel featuring a cosy bar, a traditionalrestaurant with wonderful home cooked Italian food, a comfortablelounge and sitting area, plus a wellness centre with sauna, jacuzzi andTurkish bath. Bedrooms are well appointed with satellite TV, telephoneand hairdryer. Lift to all floors.

DEPART DAYS PRICE

03 Oct 15 10 £649 pp

10 Apr 16 10 £649 pp

Supplements per person

Single room & cabin £96 Inside lower berth cabin £16Outside lower berth cabin £30 Meal package on ferry £46Travel insurance £44

INCLUSIONS

4 Return Overnight crossing in2 berth cabin with facilities

Single room & cabin £96 4 2 overnight stops in

Germany half board 4 5 nightsin Fai Della Paganella Half

board 4 Complimentary Bar6.30pm – 10.30 pm (main

resort) 4 Guided Walk withpicnic 4 Wine tasting in Hotel4 Excursions 4 Luxury Air

conditioned coach travel

INCLUSIONS4 Return Overnight sailing

Hull to Zeebrugge 4 2 berthinside cabin 4 2 overnight

stops in Franc B & B 4 6 nightsdinner bed & breakfast in

Roses 4 Complimentary localdrinks 8 – 10 pm each night 4 Excursions 4 Luxury airconditioned coach travel

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Carinthian Lakesand The Grossglockner

ItInErArYday 1 A morning departure fromCumbria to Beverley for lunch.Overnight cruise ferry sailing toRotterdam. day 2 We travelthrough Holland and into Germanyfor our lunch stop in the Rhine area.We then continue on to Stuttgartand our hotel the Mercure for ourovernight stay dinner in the hotel.day 3 Today we travel onwards viaMunich to the Austrian Border atSalzburg and then south via theKatschberg Tunnel to Dobriacharriving at our hotel the Zanker intime for dinner. day 4 A free day to relax and enjoythe hotel facilities, use the localtransport to explore Millstatter See.Complimentary drinks and afternoon tea available in the hotel. Dinner in thehotel. day 5 We have a scenic excursion today including stunning LakeOssiachersee and Lake Worthersee with time to explore the lovely town ofKlagenfurt. We return to the Zanker hotel for dinner. day 6 Today we have athree countries excursion travelling via the Loibl Pass into Slovenia with timeat leisure on fairytale Lake Bled before returning to Dobriach via the Italianmarket town of Travisio. Dinner in the hotel. day 7 The highlight of the touris our excursion across the Grossglockner high Alpine pass. This spectacularroute goes via the Hohe Tauern National Park and passes Austria’s highestpeak with unforgettable scenery. We return to the hotel for dinner. day 8After breakfast we leave our hosts at the Hotel Zanker and travel back throughGermany to Stuttgart. Dinner in the hotel. day 9 We leave Stuttgart afterbreakfast and travel via the Rhine Valley, to Rotterdam to join the overnightsailing to Hull. day 10 Hull to Cumbria arriving home early afternoon.

INCLUSIONS4 Return overnight ferry

crossing 4 2 berth en suitecabin 4 2 overnight stops in

Germany dinner bed &breakfast 4 5 nights dinnerbed & breakfast in Dobriach

4 All rooms en suite 4 Excursions 4 Daily

Afternoon tea at the mainhotel 4 Complimentary Beerwine and soft drinks 08.00 –23.00 main hotel 4 All otherdrinks complimentary 16.00 –23.00 main hotel 4 Luxury air


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Your HotELthe Vital Zanker Hotel HHHH

The 4 star Hotel Zanker, located at the southern end of Lake Millstatter,and surrounded by mountains. There is a large reception area as well as alarge bar and lounge. The restaurant is situated on the ground floor andis bright and airy serving an excellent standard of food. All 50 bedroomsare en suite and a lift serves all floors.

DEPART DAYS PRICE

08 Oct 15 10 £749 pp

04 May 2016 10 £749 pp


ParisFloating Hotel & River Cruise

ItInErArYday 1 A morning departure fromCumbria as we travel to Harrogate forlunch and then on to Hull for thecrossing to Zeebrugge. Inside lowerbedded cabin included. Optional mealpackage available. day 2 Afterbreakfast on board we disembarkand travel into Brugge for sometime at leisure in this fascinatingmedieval city often called theVenice of the north. We continue toParis mid-afternoon and join ourfloating hotel, the MS Renoir. Afterbeing welcomed on board andsettling into our en-suite cabindinner is served followed by acabaret show. day 3 Breakfast is taken on board before joining our coachfor a panoramic guided tour of Paris. We return to the MS Renoir for Lunch.Afternoon at leisure. During dinner tonight we enjoy an evening of dancingand entertainment as we cruise towards Le Pecq. day 4 This morning wecruise back towards Paris and take breakfast on board as we sail through theSuresnes Lock and pass the Defense neighbourhood. Morning guided tour ofold Montmartre including Sacre-Coeur. Lunch is taken on board. Our mooringpoint is close to the Eiffel Tower, afternoon at leisure. Tonight we have agala dinner on board as we cruise Paris by night. day 5 A final breakfast onboard before heading north to the Belgian town of Ghent, time for lunch andsightseeing before joining the overnight sailing to Hull, inside lower beddedcabin included. Optional meal package available. day 6 After leaving Hull wehead home to Cumbria, arriving back early afternoon.

Please note: All boat excursions are subject to correct water and tide levels

Your HotELMS renoir HHH

Your floating hotel is part of the prestigious Croisi Europe fleet. All cabinsare equipped with a picture window, full en-suite facilities, hairdryer,satellite TV, radio & safe. There is a lounge bar and dance floor, sundeck,library and gift shop. No lift between the two decks.

DEPART DAYS PRICE

02 Nov 15 6 £469 pp

04 Mar 16 6 £469 pp

Supplements per personSingle cabin £135 Upper Deck Cabin (MS Renoir) £65Outside cabin (Hull-Zeebrugge) £15 Meal package (Hull-Zeebrugge) £46Travel insurance £39

INCLUSIONS4 Return overnight crossingHull to Zeebrugge 4 Inside

Lower bedded en suite cabin 4 3 nights on the MS Renoir 4 Lower Berth Main Deck en

suite cabin 4 3 dinners 4 2 lunches 4 3 breakfasts

4 Guided tour of Paris4 Guided tour of Montmartre4 On board entertainment 4 Paris by night Cruise 4 Luxury Air conditioned

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Wiesbadenand The Rhine Valley Christmas Markets

ItInErArYday 1 A morning departure fromCumbria for the Journey to York, timeat leisure for lunch before we head toHull and the overnight sailing toRotterdam. 2 berth inside cabinincluded. day 2 From Rotterdam wehead through Holland to the Germanborder town of Aachen, theChristmas village here is set aroundthe Cathedral and Town Hall, wander around the many stalls and samplesome Aachen printen, a local gingerbread. We leave late afternoon for thejourney to Wiesbaden and our hotel the Penta, Dinner in the hotel. day 3 This morning we head to Rudesheim to explore the marketsrepresenting 12 different countries spread around this romantic old townand popular Drosselgasse, try a Rudesheim coffee, made with local brandyand whipped cream. We return to Wiesbaden early afternoon where thebrightly lit ten metres high lilies, the symbol of the Wiesbaden city coat ofarms, are pointing the way to a world full of artistic craftwork, ceramics andglass art, as well as culinary treats and tempting rides. Dinner at the hotelthis evening. day 4 This morning we head to Frankfurt, one of Germany’soldest and most popular Christmas markets, the market takes place on theRömerberg square, Paulsplatz and Mainkai quay, 200 stalls offer arts, crafts,seasonal food and drink. A wide range of entertainment around the 30-metre high Christmas tree includes concerts and trumpet fanfares from thebalcony of St. Nicholas's Church. We return to Wiesbaden for Dinner day 5 We leave our hosts at the Penta hotel and travel north to the prettyDutch town of Valkenburg, time to visit the Christmas Market held in theunderground caves. We depart mid afternoon for the journey to Rotterdamand the overnight sailing to Hull day 6 Arriving in Hull, we clear customs andhead home to Cumbria, arriving back early afternoon.

Valkenburgand 3 Countries Christmas Markets

ItInErArYday 1 A morning departure fromCumbria for the Journey to York, timeat leisure for lunch before we head toHull and the overnight sailing toRotterdam. 2 berth inside cabinincluded. day 2 From Rotterdam wehead through Holland to the Germanborder town of Aachen, theChristmas village here is set aroundthe Cathedral and Town Hall, wanderaround the many stalls and sample some Aachen printen, a local gingerbread.We leave late afternoon for the short journey into Holland and our hotel theSchaepkens in Valkenburg. Dinner in the hotel. day 3 This morning we headto Cologne, the city offers its visitors a grand total of seven differentromantic Christmas Markets in the city centre, each has its own specialatmosphere and its own programme. One of the biggest markets is situatedaround the Cathedral with well over 160 festively designed woodenpavilions. Here you can watch artisans at work, enjoy Christmas Mulled Wine,choose from an unlimited choice of sweets and local delicacies, alternativelyLet yourself be fascinated by diverse arts and crafts, unusual gift ideas andthe wide palette of food and drinks on offer throughout the city. Dinner onour return to Valkenburg. day 4 Free day in Valkenburg, an enchantingDutch town that has a fairytale setting with cobbled streets, charmingshops, castle ruins and a labyrinth of Roman underground caves and grottos.Each year these Caves are beautifully decorated with festive market stallsselling all kinds of traditional gifts, sweets, food and drink. Whilst in thecaves you can also see the impressive mural paintings and sculptures. Dinnerin the hotel tonight. day 5 We leave our hosts in Valkenburg and cross intoBelgium where we have the morning at leisure around the central square ofLiege and the neighbouring Place du Marche, the setting for one ofBelgium’s biggest Christmas markets, consisting of 190 decorated chaletsselling a range of products from decorative objects to fine foods, all in amagical atmosphere. Browse the delightful stalls, relax with a glass of mulledwine or take a turn on the sparkling ice rink.We leave after lunch for theremainder of the journey to Rotterdam and our overnight sailing to Hull. 2berth en suite cabin included. day 6 Arriving in Hull, we clear customs andhead home to Cumbria, arriving back early afternoon.

Your HotELPenta Hotel Wiesbaden HHHH

A stylish 4 star hotel situated at the entrance to the spa town ofWiesbaden. All the spacious rooms are en suite, bar, restaurant and lift toall floors

DEPART DAYS PRICE

26 Nov 15 6 £339 pp


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4 Return Overnight ferrycrossing 4 2 berth inside cabinwith facilities 4 3 nights dinnerbed & breakfast in Wiesbaden4 Excursions 4 Entertainment4 Luxury air conditioned coach

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4 Return Overnight ferrycrossing 4 2 berth inside cabin

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Your HotELSchaepkens Hotel HHHH

A 4 star Hotel surrounded by a picturesque garden in the centre of thehistoric town of Valkenburg.. All the en suite rooms are tastefullyfurnished and served by a lift. The hotel restaurant serves a buffet dinnerin the evening. There is a twice daily happy hour at the hotel bar and liveentertainment on some evenings.

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06 Dec 15 6 £369 pp



Andre Rieu Live in CologneItInErArYday 1 A morning departure fromCumbria for the Journey to York, timeat leisure for lunch before we head toHull and the overnight sailing toRotterdam. 2 berth inside cabinincluded. day 2 From Rotterdam wehead through Holland to the Dutchtown of Maastricht, home of AndreRieu, where we enjoy a guided walkingtour and some free time to explorethis beautiful historic city. We continueto our 4 star hotel in Cologne, oncechecked into our hotel we have sometime at leisure before dinner is served.day 3 Following a leisurely breakfastour guide will show us Cologne’sCathedral, Germany’s most popularattraction and it is easy to see why.Hugely imposing, with twin steeplesover 500ft tall, the gothic masterpiececan be seen from miles around, and it is no wonder that it was placed on theworld heritage list. Your guide will explain all about the construction, which tookover 600 years to complete, as well as all the features and history, which makethis such a special place (no guided tour inside the cathedral). We return to ourhotel for an early dinner and time to freshen up before the highlight of the tour,Andre Rieu and his orchestra live at the Lanxess Arena - top price ticket included.A swinging evening with the king of waltz, that will remain in your memory for along time. day 4 Breakfast in the hotel before our guide joins us for a coachtour of Germany’s capital of Carnival. Cologne has a long and illustrious history,which stretches back to Roman times. Your guide will walk you through thecenturies and will show you all the sights of the city. To sweeten your day youwill explore the huge chocolate museum on a guided tour followed by a tastingat the chocolate fountain. Rounding off this pleasant day we have arranged atypical three course meal in a historic beer cellar, where you can enjoy localspecialities, washed down of course with a glass of Kolsch, a local beer. day 5 We leave our hosts in Cologne and head to the German border town ofAachen, time at leisure for lunch before the remainder of the journey toRotterdam and our overnight sailing to Hull. 2 berth en suite cabin included.day 6 Arriving in Hull, we clear customs and head home to Cumbria, arrivingback early afternoon.

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4 Return Overnight ferrycrossing 4 2 berth inside cabinwith facilities 4 3 nights bedand buffet breakfast in a 4*

hotel in area Cologne 4 2 x 3course evening meals in thehotel 4 1 x 3 course eveningmeal out in a local beer cellar

including 1 complimentary beer4 Visit of the cathedral (no

guided tour inside) 4 Guidedwalking tour through old town4 Visit and guided tour in thechocolate museum 4 Andre

Rieu Concert tickets (Cat 1 TopPrice Ticket) 4 Luxury airconditioned coach travel.

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We will be staying in a 4 star Hotel in the Cologne area, all rooms en suite.The hotel will be named 4 weeks prior to travel.

AmsterdamCity of Lights and Keukenhof Market

ItInErArYday 1 Morning departure fromCumbria, en-route visit to York withtime for lunch before continuing toHull to join the P&O cruise ferry toRotterdam. Two berth cabinsincluded. Excellent entertainmentavailable on board during thecrossing. day 2 On arrival in toRotterdam we travel direct toAmsterdam where we are joined bya local guide for an orientation tourof Amsterdam showing you themain sights. The rest of the day isfree to explore this unique city withits famous tree-lined canals and preserved 17th century gabled houses. We re join our coach late afternoon for the transfer to our hotel the MercureAmstedam city. Dinner in the hotel tonight. day 3 Free day to explore thedelights of Amsterdam, visit Anne Franks house, the Rijks Museum, the RoyalPalace or just enjoy the wonderful shopping areas. In the evening we havean included river cruise as the city of Amsterdam comes alive with its annuallight festival. The 'Boulevard of Light' transforms the Amstel River into theheart of the festival with illuminated buildings and bridges and breathtakinglight sculptures. Rest of the evening free to explore the city nightlife. day 4 After breakfast we leave our hosts at the Mercure and head toKeukenhof where we have time to enjoy the magical experience of theChristmas market. Here we have the traditional stands, stalls and chaletsalong with the added attraction of an ice rink, circus, story teller and a WinterWonderland. We leave after lunch for the journey to Rotterdam and theovernight sailing to Hull. day 5 We arrive into Hull around 8.00am and rejointhe coach for the journey to Cumbria, arriving home early afternoon, comfortstops en-route.

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crossing 4 Two berth cabinwith facilities 4 Two nights

bed & breakfast in Amsterdam4 1 evening meal 4 Guided

city tour 4 EveningAmsterdam city lights canal

trip 4 Visit to KeukenhofChristmas Market 4 Excursions

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Your HotELMercure Amsterdam city HHHH

Mercure Hotel Amsterdam City is located on the Amstel river 10 minutesby metro and 2.5 miles from the city cente, This 4-star Mercure Hoteloffers spacious rooms with free WiFi access, flat-screen TVs and abathroom with bath or shower. Guests can make use of the sauna andTurkish steam bath facilities. Lift

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24 February 2016 6 £489 pp


The Heart of Ireland - BirrHouse Party

ItInErArYday 1 An early morning departurefrom Cumbria as we head south toHolyhead and the lunchtime sailing toDublin. On arrival we travel south toBirr, a traditional Irish town, for a fournight stay at the County Arms Hotel.Welcome drink before Dinner in thehotel. After dinner we are entertainedby a local storyteller giving us an insight into Birr and its surroundings. day 2 After breakfast we head to Limerick on the mighty River Shannon,time at leisure before returning to Birr in the afternoon , time to explore thislovely Georgian town with its fine castle. Irish coffee and soda bread makingdemonstration in the hotel. Dinner tonight is followed by bingo and a quiz.day 3 Today we head to Kilkenny, where the past echoes in every step asyou walk through this mediaeval city. Explore its ancient streets, wonder atmagnificent Kilkenny castle and experience the glory of the 13th centuryCathedral. We return to Birr for our specialty Irish themed dinner followed byIrish dancing. day 4 This morning we travel to Galway – the ‘City of theTribes’ – famous for its Spanish Arch which stands by the harbour, explorethe cathedral or walk the medieval city walls, after some free time we returnto Birr, Farewell dinner with complimentary wine and live entertainmenttonight. day 5 Today we leave our hosts and head to Dublin for the returnferry to Holyhead. From here we continue home to Cumbria, arriving backlate evening.


The Glorious DutchBulbfields & The 2016 Flower Parade

ItInErArYday 1 Depart Cumbria in the morningand travel via the A66 and A1 to visitthe lovely town of Beverley, where wehave time for lunch before travellingto Hull to join the overnight P&Ocruise ferry to Rotterdam. Two berthcabins with facilities included. day 2We arrive in Rotterdam afterbreakfast and after clearingpassport control we then travel toLisse with a chance to view the floatsbeing made for the 2016 Flower Parade. We then spend the rest of the dayat the world famous Keukenhof Gardens. Dinner is served in the hotel thisevening. day 3 Depart after breakfast to view the 2016 Flower Parade. Wethen travel north to visit the lovely old fishing village of Volendam, with anincluded visit to a cheese farm. Dinner is served at our hotel. day 4 Wedepart after breakfast for a morning visit to Amsterdam with time for lunchand an optional canal cruise. We then travel on to the lovely old town ofDelft before returning to Rotterdam to join the overnight P&O cruise ferrysailing to Hull. day 5 We arrive into Hull and after clearing passport controlrejoin our coach for the return journey to Cumbria arriving home earlyafternoon, comfort stop en-route.

Your HotELPark Plaza, Amsterdam Airport HHHH

A stylish 4 star hotel conveniently situated between Amsterdam city andthe Airport, all 290 superior rooms are very well furnished with en suitebathroom, TV and hospitality tray. Lift. Bar and restaurant.

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21 Apr 16 (Flower Parade Weekend) 5 £359 pp


Your HotELcounty Arms Hotel, Birr HHHH

A 4 star hotel in a converted 18th century Georgian manor house withgreat Irish hospitality. 70 spacious well appointed bedrooms. Bar,restaurant, lift. Indoor leisure centre with swimming pool.

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4 Return overnight ferrycrossing 4 Inside 2 berth cabin

with facilities 4 2 Nightsdinner bed & breakfast

4 Entrance to KeukenhofGardens 4 Excursions as listed4 Air-conditioned coach travel

INCLUSIONS4 4 nights dinner bed &Breakfast 4 Return ferry

crossing 4 Excursions 4 Entertainment 4 Luxury air


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04 Apr 16 5 £329 pp


Single room £nil Travel insurance £35

CrianlarichHighland House Party

ItInErArYday 1 A morning departure as wetravel north via Moffatt, to Glasgowthen on over Erskine Bridge on ourway to Loch Lomond. We thencontinue onto the village ofCrianlarich and our hotel the BestWestern Crianlarich. We have awelcome drink on arrival and Dinner inthe hotel, 4 complimentary drinks perperson are included. day 2 After breakfast we head north over RannochMoor and beautiful Glencoe to Fort William, time at leisure before our returnto the hotel, Dinner in the hotel is followed by a Ceilidh night and dancingalong with 4 free drinks per person. day 3 A circular tour today as we travelvia the Fall of Dochart and Loch Tay on our way to Aberfeldy and Crieff,returning to Crianlarich by picturesque Loch Earn. Dinner and in houseentertainment plus 4 free drinks per person. day 4 This morning we headwest over the Pass of Brander on our way to the resort of Oban, time atleisure before returning to Crianlarich and a farewell party in the hotel, 4 freedrinks per person. day 5 We leave our hosts at the Crianlarich hotel for ourreturn Journey home to Cumbria, travelling via Callender and the Trossachs.

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4 4 nights Dinner Bed &Breakfast 4 Excursions

4 Entertainment 4 Luxury AirConditioned Coach travel

4 4 Free drinks per person pernight

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Your HotELcrianlarich Hotel HHH

This 36 bedroom hotel is ideally situated in the village of Crianlarich , allrooms en suite, hospitality tray and TV along with free WI FI, Lounge withlog burning fires and award winning restaurant. Lift.

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26 Oct 15 5 £275 pp

16 Nov 15 5 £269 pp

21 Mar 16 5 £269 pp

18 Apr 16 5 £289 pp


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Dublin, St Patrick’s Day& Historic Trim

ItInErArYday 1 A morning departure fromCumbria as we travel south via Chesterto Holyhead and the early afternooncruise sailing to Dublin, on arrival inDublin we have an hours drive to thehistoric heritage town of Trim situatedon the River Boyne. Dinner is servedtonight in the 4 star Trim Castle Hotel.day 2 This morning we head viaNavan and the Boyne Valley toDrogheda and then onto Malahide a lovely coast town north of Dublin forlunch. In the afternoon we visit Malahide Castle, set in 250 acres of parklandand gardens. Dating back to the 12th century, it was a fortress and a privatehome for nearly 800 years. Here you can admire the interesting mix ofarchitectural styles and the beautiful furniture as well as the extensivecollection of Irish portraits, mainly from the National Gallery. We return toTrim for dinner. day 3 A morning visit to Castletown House, Irelands largestPaladian style residence reflecting 18th century Irish Grandeur. We return toTrim early afternoon for some time at leisure in this heritage town.day 4 Happy St Patricks Day, You can either join our excursion into Dublinfor the tradtional St Patricks Day parade, or alternatively stay in Trim wherethe town holds its own parade and entertainment. Dinner in the hotel. day 5 After breakfast we head north to Dundalk and then on via Belfast tothe port of Larne and the early afternoon sailing to Cairnryan. We are duehome in early evening.


Your HotELtrim castle Hotel HHHH

An excellent 4 star hotel in the centre of Trim overlooking the historicCastle. All the spacious en suite bedrooms have TV, hairdryer, Iron,complimentary WI FI and hospitality tray. Bar , restaurant, lift.

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4 4 nights dinner bed &Brekfast 4 Return Ferry

Crossing 4 All rooms en suite4 Visit to Malahide Castle

4 Visit to Castletown House 4 Luxury Air Conditioned

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14 Mar 16 5 £345 pp



The Enchanted ForestPerthshire

ItInErArYday 1 A morning departure fromCumbria for the journey north toMoffatt before continuing on toStirling where we have some time atleisure for lunch. From Stirling wecomplete our drive to Blairgowrie andour hotel, The Angus, with a drinksreception before dinner. day 2 Thismorning we head to Glamis Castle,reputedly the most beautiful inScotland and famous as thechildhood home of the late QueenMother, before heading to Dundee,the city of discovery, why not visitCaptain Cook’s ship or see how jute was made at the Verdant Works. We return to Blairgowrie for afternoon tea in the hotel. Dinner &entertainment tonight. day 3 Morning at leisure today, Lunch is served inthe hotel before we head towards Pitlochry, calling first at Blair Castle wherewe have included admission to the Hercules Gardens a stunning 9 acrewalled garden recently restored to its original splendour. We then head toFaskally Wood on the outskirts of Pitlochry, where we have a visit to theaward winning Enchanted Forest, using the forest as a natural backdrop, youwill experience a lighting show that is, quite simply, out of this world, withdazzling visuals and innovative design set against original music, you canexplore this stunning autumn woodland setting voted Scotland’s attractionof the year 2014. Soup and sandwiches served on our return to Blairgowrie.Please note that this is an outdoor attraction and we recommend warmclothing and sturdy shoes/boots. day 4 After a leisurely breakfast we headfirst to Scone Palace, where Scottish kings Macbeth, Robert the Bruce andCharles II were once crowned, Scone breathes history like nowhere else inScotland. It is the family home of the Earls of Mansfield and see where theStone of Scone, known as the Stone of Destiny, once stood. We continue toPerth for some time at leisure in this former capital of Scotland, beforereturning to Blairgowrie for afternoon tea. Farewell Spirit of Scotland dinnerand entertainment. day 5 We return home to Cumbria, stopping off en-routeat the Perthshire visitor centre. We are due home early evening.


Blairgowrie & PerthshireSingles Galore - Unlimited Single Rooms with No Supplement

ItInErArYday 1 A morning departure fromCumbria for the journey north toMoffatt before continuing on toStirling where we have some time atleisure for lunch. From Stirling wecomplete our drive to Blairgowrie andour hotel, The Angus, with a drinksreception before dinner.day 2 Morning visit to picturesqueDunkeld on the river Tay, beforeheading to the Queens View visitorcentre overlooking Loch Tummel, We visit the central highland town ofPitlochry before returning to Blairgowrie. Dinner in the hotel tonight isfollowed by entertainment of Scottish dancing. day 3 This morning wehead to Dundee, the city of discovery, why not visit Captain Cook’s ship orsee how jute was made at the Verdant Works. We return to Blairgowrie afterlunch, free time in Blairgowrie afternoon tea served in the hotel. Dinner &entertainment and whisky tasting tonight. day 4 Today we journey overbeautiful Glenshee to the highland villages of Ballater and Braemar withtheir many royal connections. Farewell Scottish dinner dance evening in theAngus Hotel. day 5 We return home to Cumbria, stopping off en-route atthe Perthshire visitor centre. We are due home early evening.

Your HotELAngus Hotel, Blairgowrie HHH

Popular 3 star hotel situated in the town centre. All rooms en-suite, bar,lounge, indoor swimming pool, lift. Regular entertainment programme.


Popular 3 star hotel situated in the town centre. All rooms en-suite, bar,lounge, indoor swimming pool, lift. Regular entertainment programme.

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22 Oct 15 5 £335 pp

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08 Dec 15 5 £289 pp

28 Mar 16 5 £319 pp



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4 4 Nights bed & breakfast 4 3 Course dinner each night

4 All rooms en-suite 4 Excursions 4 Entertainment4 £30 voucher per person

towards food or drink in thehotel 4 Air-conditioned coachtravel 4 One Afternoon Tea

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4 4 Nights bed & breakfast 4 3 evening meals 4 1 lunch4 1 soup and sandwich meal

4 All rooms en suite 4 Excursions 4 Entertainment

4 Admission to HerculesGardens 4 Admission to

Enchanted Forest 4 Admissionto Scone Palace 4 Admission

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EdinburghCity Break

ItInErArYday 1 We leave Cumbria in themorning and head north to Moffattand then on via Biggar to Edinburgh,arriving around lunchtime, afternoonat leisure for shopping before checkinginto our hotel, the Hilton Grosvenor.Dinner in the hotel this evening.day 2 Breakfast in the hotel, spendthe day at leisure, visit the Castle,Royal Mile, Holyrood House, or shop on Princes Street. Dinner in the hotel thisevening. day 3 Final breakfast in the hotel, spend the morning in Edinburgh orvisit the Ocean terminal with its many shops and the former Royal YachtBritannia. We leave mid afternoon for the return journey to Cumbria arrivinghome early evening.

INCLUSIONS4 2 nights, bed & full Scottishbreakfast 4 3 course dinner

each night in the hotelrestaurant 4 All rooms en suite

4 Luxury Air conditioned coach travel

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Your HotELHILton EdInBurGH GroSVEnor HHHH

4 star city centre hotel, all rooms en-suite, restaurant, bar, lift. Pleasenote some of the rooms are in the hotel’s club wing annexe.

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20 Nov 15 (Edinburgh Christmas Market) 3 £199 pp

08 April 2016 3 £199 pp



GlasgowChristmas Shopper

ItInErArYday 1 An early morning departurefrom Cumbria for the journey north toGlasgow, a coffee stop will be madeen-route. After being dropped off inthe city the day is at leisure to shop inone of Glasgow’s many shoppingcentres or on Sauchiehall Street. Late afternoon, we check into thehotel, the Hilton Garden Inn overlooking the River Clyde, dinner is served in thehotel restaurant then the evening is at leisure to enjoy Glasgow’s nightlife.day 2 After a leisurely breakfast we check out of the hotel and spend theday in Glasgow, continue your shopping in the St Enoch Centre, the largest inScotland, or visit the Glasgow Christmas Market centred around ArgyleStreet. We leave Glasgow late afternoon for our return journey to Cumbria.


Your HotELHilton Garden Inn, Glasgow HHH

A lovely modern hotel situated on the banks of the river Clyde in thecentre of Glasgow. All rooms en-suite, restaurant, bar and lift.

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07 Nov 15 2 £119 pp



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4 1 night bed & breakfast 4 3 course dinner in the hotel

restaurant 4 Free time inGlasgow 4 Air conditioned

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Leeds City Break& Christmas Shopper

ItInErArYday 1 A morning departure fromCumbria as we head via ScotchCorner to Leeds, we are due to arrivelate morning and the rest of theafternoon is free to shop or sightsee.Leeds has a fantastic selection ofshops and stores offering the perfectblend of independent retailers, highstreet favourites and exclusiveoutlets, after checking into our hotel, the Leeds Hilton, dinner is served in thehotel and then you are free to explore the city’s nightlife. day 2 After aleisurely breakfast we have some more time for shopping in the city centre.We leave Leeds late afternoon for the return journey to Cumbria.


Newcastle& Gateshead Christmas Shopper

ItInErArYday 1 We leave Cumbria in themorning for the journey via Carlisle tothe Metro Centre; we spend the dayshopping in one of Europe’s largestshopping centres offering everythingfrom top European retailers to priceconscious stores, something foreveryone. We leave the Metro Centreat 5.00pm and head to our hotel, The Hilton, overlooking the quayside and riverTyne. After checking into our hotel We have some free time before dinner isserved in the Hotel restaurant you can then explore the quayside andNewcastle’s nightlife. day 2 We have breakfast in the hotel before headinginto Newcastle and the day at leisure to shop in the city centre and EldonSquare Shopping Centre. We leave Newcastle late afternoon for the journeyhome to Cumbria, arriving back early evening.

Your HotELthe Hilton, Gateshead HHHH

A magnificent hotel with views over the river Tyne and Newcastle’squayside, all rooms en-suite, bar, restaurant, indoor leisure centre withpool, lift.

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4 1 night bed & Englishbreakfast 4 3 Course dinner in

the hotel restaurant 4 Allrooms en-suite 4 Use of hotelswimming pool 4 Luxury Air


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22 Nov 15 2 £109 pp



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4 1 night bed & breakfast 4 3 course dinner in the hotel4 Visit to Metro Centre 4 Free

time in Newcastle 4 LuxuryAir conditioned coach travel

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Your HotELHilton Hotel, Leeds HHHH

Situated in the heart of the city, all rooms en-suite, indoor leisure centrewith pool, sauna, steam room and gym. Restaurant, coffee shop and bar.A lift serves all floors.

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Manchester Christmas Market& The Trafford Centre

ItInErArYdAY 1 We have an early morningdeparture from Cumbria as we headto Manchester, on arrival we canleave our cases at the hotel receptionbefore having the day at leisure inthe city. Visit one of the largest UKChristmas Markets situatedthroughout the City Centre, browsethe stalls whilst enjoying festive foodand drink. Return to the hotel late afternoon to check into our rooms beforedinner is served in the hotel restaurant. Evening free to sample Manchester’snightlife. dAY 2 After breakfast in the hotel you have the option of the dayin Manchester or join our coach for a visit to the Trafford Centre for somemore retail therapy. We will leave late afternoon for the return journey toCumbria.

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4 1 night bed & Englishbreakfast 4 3 course dinner in

the hotel restaurant 4 Free time in Manchester 4 Visit to Trafford Centre

4 Air conditioned coach travel

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Ludlow Medieval Christmas Fayre & Shugborough Candlelit Mansion

ItInErArYday 1 We leave Cumbria in themorning for the journey south toShugborough, where we have time tovisit the Christmas Fayre, sample andbuy from a wide range of arts, craftand gift stalls where you might findanything from jewellery and otheraccessories, handicrafts, handmadecards, photography, candles,aromatherapy products, through to ceramics and wood turning. There’s also anextra special seasonal treat in the magnificent Mansion House, offering visitorsa glimpse of how the Victorians decorated their grand houses for Christmas. Thehouse will be filled with fresh flowers and lit by the light of hundreds of candles,with the downstairs area decorated throughout with fresh flowers, Christmasdecorations and trees. We leave late afternoon for the journey to Kidderminsterand our hotel the Mercure, dinner in the hotel. day 2 Today we head intoLudlow for the Medieval Christmas Fayre, said to be the best Medieval showin the land, held in Ludlow’s magnificent castle grounds and features over100 stalls selling seasonal gifts with a medieval nature.There is music,minstrels, merriment and mirth, as well as Knights, Dragons, Giants, Juggler,Dancers, Storytellers and displays. We return to Kidderminster for dinner.day 3 Following breakfast, we travel north to Chester, time at leisure forlunch and explore the historic city centre, we leave late afternoon for theremainder of the journey to Cumbria.


Your HotELMercure Kidderminster HHHH

4 star restored Victorian house set in 20 acres of Worcestershirecountryside on the outskirts of Kidderminster, All en suite bedroomsfeature tv, hospitality tray, and hairdryer, restaurant, bar and indoorswimming pool. No lift but ground floor rooms available.

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27 Nov 15 3 £195 pp

Your HotELdouBLEtrEE BY HILton, MAncHEStEr HHHH

This 4 star city centre hotel is ideally situated close to Piccadilly Station.All bedrooms have been finished to the highest specification. Restaurant,bar and lift to all floors.

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28 November 15 2 £115 pp



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breakfast 4 All rooms en suite4 Excursions 4 Admission to

Shugborough Hall 4 Admissionto Ludlow Medieval Fayre

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Durham Christmas Market & Beamish at Christmas

ItInErArYday 1 We leave Cumbria in themorning and head to Richmond forcoffee before spending the afternoonin Darlington, with its range ofindependent stylish shops alongsidehigh street favourites and theVictorian Market Hall. We leaveDarlington late afternoon for our shortjourney to Newton Aycliffe and ourhotel Redworth Hall. Dinner in the hotel. day 2 Full day visit to the awardwinning Durham Christmas Festival, set in and around the world heritage siteof the cathedral and the castle. Over 160 stalls offer you the chance to findthat ‘something different’ for Christmas. Entertainment takes placethroughout the city, including Christmas carols in the cathedral. We return toRedworth Hall for dinner. day 3 We leave our hosts at Redworth Hall andtravel to the Beamish Open Air Museum, where the town and pit village takeon a true festive feel with period decorations from the early 1900’s. We return to Cumbria late afternoon.

Your HotELredworth Hall Hotel HHHH

A lovely four-star hotel with a great hall that dates back to 1744. All 143bedrooms are individually designed and tastefully decorated. Lift, bar,restaurant, indoor leisure centre with pool.

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04 Dec 2015 3 £195 pp

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4 2 Nights dinner, bed &English breakfast 4 Visit toDurham Christmas Festival

4 Admission to Beamish OpenAir Museum 4 Luxury air-conditioned coach travel

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Chatsworth House Christmas Fayre Haddon Hall & Leeds ChristKindelmarkt

ItInErArYday 1 We leave Cumbria in themorning and travel via Scotch Cornerto the Chatsworth estate where youcan get your christmas shopping offto an early start, with over 100 stallsof gifts for the whole family, andfestive spirit, with Live seasonalmusical entertainment from brassbands to string quartets. Enjoymulled cider and German beers in theBavarian beer tent, delicious food andtreats galore. We also include admission to the house. We leave late afternoonfor the short journey to Sheffield and our hotel, The Hilton. Dinner in the hotel.day 2 After breakfast in the hotel we head to the Derbyshire Dales markettown of Bakewell, time for coffee and a Bakewell pudding or is it a tart?, we thencontinue onto Haddon Hall, this romantic fortified manor house has been usedfor the filming of Jane Eyre and Pride & Prejudice, for one weekend in Novemberthe Hall is filled with stalls selling local artisan crafts and goods along withfestive treats and food. We return to Sheffield and dinner in the hotel.day 3 A leisurely breakfast before departing the hotel and heading north toLeeds and the Christkindelmarkt, a well established German Christmas Marketset around the award winning Millennium square with traditional wooden stalls,providing a wide range of seasonal gift ideas for everyone including;handcrafted toys, jewellery, Christmas cards and festive decorations, specialityfoods and traditional German delicacies such as gluhwein, bratwurst sausages,goulash, soups, schnitzels, and gingerbread. We leave late afternoon for thejourney home to Cumbria.

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4 2 nights bed & breakfast 4 3 course dinner each night4 Admission to Chatsworth

House 4 Visit to ChatsworthChristmas Fayre 4 Admissionto Haddon Hall Artisan Market4 Excursions 4 Luxury airconditioned coach travel

Your HotELHilton Sheffield HHHH

Situated in Sheffield’s Quayside area, Hilton Sheffield is a 5-minute walkfrom the city centre. This modern hotel features spacious, brightbedrooms with TV, en suite bathroom and hospitality tray. LivingWellHealth Club features an indoor swimming pool and a fully equipped gym.Stylish restaurant and bar. Lift to all floors.

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Castle Howard at Christmas& The Grassington Dickensian Festival

ItInErArYday 1 We leave Penrith in themorning and head to Castle Howard,approach the magnificent 18th-century house along the Christmastree-lined drive, once inside, discoverbreathtaking interiors lit by candle andfirelight, dressed with trees, astunning display of traditional Howardfamily ‘twigs’, winter garlands andfloral arrangements. Live musicperformances daily and seasonal food in the restaurant and gift shop add to thefestive atmosphere. We leave late afternoon and head to Leeds and our hotelthe Hilton. Dinner in the hotel, after dinner why not take a walk around theChristkindelmarkt, a German market set in the award winning Millennium Square.day 2 This morning we head to Grassington for the Dickensian ChristmasFestival, the streets of this Yorkshire village are transported back to thetimes of Charles Dickens, with shopkeepers and visitors in Victoriancostumes. Enjoy the musicians, dancers, street entertainers and exhibitionof traditional country crafts. We return to Leeds and the Hilton for Dinner.day 3 After breakfast in the hotel we depart Leeds and travel to Skipton forthe Yuletide festival and Christmas Market. Skipton’s famous market will bein full flow together with a full range of entertainment giving the town areal Christmas atmosphere. We leave Skipton late afternoon for the journeyback to Cumbria.

Coronation Street, Arley Hall & Liverpool Christmas Market

ItInErArYday 1 A morning departure fromCumbria as we head south toManchester, here we take take a tourbehind the scenes of the worldfamous Coronation Street set. Walk inthe footsteps of your favouritecharacters and see where the iconicsoap was filmed for over fifty yearsbefore production moved to its newhome at MediaCityUK, we then havesome free time to explore the Christmas Market stalls in Manchester city centrebefore heading to Liverpool and our hotel the Crowne Plaza. Dinner in the hoteltonight. day 2 Today we head into Liverpool city centre, explore therejuvenated Albert Dock complex, visit the Liverpool One shopping centre orspend time looking around the stalls of Liverpool’s Christmas Market, now init’s 10th year, with stalls selling gifts from around the world, includingAfrican wall hangings, South American instruments to German beers andItalian pastries, in addition to the traditional arts and crafts, with a centrepiece Christmas Tree on Church Street,illuminated by a record 50,000 lights.Dinner at the Crowne Plaza tonight. day 3 Following breakfast in the hotel,we head to Arley Hall, where The Magic of Christmas comes alive with theirfloral extravaganza, wander through the Historic Hall, where there arebreathtaking arrangements of flowers, log fires add to the opulent coloursscents and sights throughout the building. We leave mid afternoon for thereturn journey home to Cumbria.

Your HotELcrowne Plaza Liverpool South HHHH

A lovely 4 star art deco building that was once the original terminal forLiverpool Airport, All 164 rooms are furnished to a very high standardwith hairdryer TV and hospitality tray, Lift and ground floor roomsavailable, Bar and restaurant. Guests have free use of the David Lloydleisure club next door to the hotel.


Your HotELHilton Hotel, Leeds HHHH

A modern city centre hotel all the en suite bedrooms are spacious andcontemporary in design, restaurant, bar, lounge, lift and indoor leisurecentre with swimming pool.

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04 Dec 15 3 £219 pp

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04 Dec 15 3 £195 pp




Breakfast 4 All rooms en suite4 Excursions 4 Coronation

Street Tour 4 Visit to LiverpoolChristmas Market 4 Admission

to Arley Hall 4 Luxury airconditioned coach travel

INCLUSIONS4 2 nights bed & breakfast

4 3 course evening meal eachnight 4 All rooms en-suite 4 Visit to Grassington

Dickensian Festival 4 Visit toSkipton Christmas Market 4 Visit to Castle Howard

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Chatsworth Christmas & Manchester Christmas Market

ItInErArYday 1 A morning departure fromPenrith as we head via Scotch Cornerto Ripon, we have some time at leisureto explore the cathedral and marketplace before continuing to Sheffieldand the Meadowhall shoppingcomplex. We leave late afternoon forthe short journey to our hotel theRoyal Victoria in Sheffield. Dinner at the hotel tonight. day 2 This morning wetravel to Chatsworth House, where each Christmas the first two floors aremagically decorated to evoke that special Christmas atmosphere. This combinedwith seasonal food, drink and gifts, make Chatsworth a must see at Christmas.On our return to Sheffield we call at Bakewell in the heart of the Peak District,the town is of course home to the famous Bakewell pudding or is it a tart ?Dinner at the hotel. day 3 Following breakfast we leave our hosts at theVictoria Hotel and head to Manchester for some free time to explore the Awardwinning Christmas Market situated throughout the city centre, Manchester hashad a traditional continental Market since 1999 and is now the biggest in theUK. We leave for the return to Cumbria late afternoon.

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Your HotELroyal Victoria Hotel HHHH

A magnificent grade 11 listed building situated a 15 minute walk fromSheffield city centre. All 107 bedrooms are en suite with TV hair dryer andhospitality tray. The public area of the hotel feature high ceilings pillarsand chandeliers, bar, restaurant and lift

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06 Dec 2015 3 £179 pp

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Leeds Christkindelmarkt & York St. Nicholas Fayre

ItInErArYday 1 We travel via Scotch corner toHarrogate, where we have time atleisure in this popular spa town,where independent, antique,designer and high-street shopsensure that there is shopping foreveryone whether you are on thecobbled streets of the MontpellierQuarter or the tree lined avenues of the main streets. Visit one of the manycafes, bistros or bars for lunch before we leave late afternoon for the journey toLeeds and our hotel the Hilton. Dinner is served in the hotel. day 2 Full dayvisit to York for the St. Nicholas Fayre, the city is full of stalls sellingChristmas gifts, locally made produce and crafts from across the region.Enjoy a mulled wine and watch the costumed traders, carol singers andstreet entertainers. We return to Leeds for dinner at the Hilton day 3 Todaywe continue our shopping experience in Leeds; you can visit the new TrinityShopping Centre or the Leeds Christkindelmarkt in Millennium Square. Weleave late afternoon for the return journey to Cumbria.


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4 star city centre hotel, all rooms en-suite, lift, bar, restaurant, indoorleisure centre with pool.

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The Thursford ChristmasSpectacular 2015ItInErArYday 1 We depart Cumbria in themorning for the journey south viaScotch Corner to Lincoln, where wehave time at leisure for lunch in thisCathedral city. In the afternoon wecontinue to Norwich and our hotel theDunstan Hall. Dinner in the hoteltonight. day 2 After a leisurelybreakfast in the hotel, we have adrive along the North Norfolk coast,prior to arriving at Thursford, herewe have time for lunch and a visit tothe shops before taking our topprice deluxe seats for the matineeperformance of the 2015 Thursford Christmas Spectacular. Set in themagical surroundings of mechanical organs and fairground carousels, with acast of 130 professional singers, dancers and musicians, many of whom areWest End performers, this 3 hour performance delivers an extravaganza ofnon-stop singing, dancing, music, humour and variety. It’s a fast movingcelebration of the festive season featuring an eclectic mix of both seasonaland year-round favourites, with famous and much-loved chart toppers beingsung alongside traditional carols. Word of this amazing show has spread andit is now generally recognised as being the largest show of its kind in thecountry, We return to Dunstan Hall, after the show, dinner is served in thehotel. day 3 A final breakfast in the hotel before we leave for the journeyhome to Cumbria, comfort stops will be made en route and we are due backearly evening.

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4 2 nights bed & breakfast atthe 4 star Dunstan Hall Hotel4 3 course dinner each night

followed by tea or coffee 4 All rooms en suite

4 Porterage 4 Use of hotelleisure facilities 4 Deluxe top

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Your HotELdunSton HALL HotEL HHHH

An imposing red brick country house hotel set in 150 acres of beautifulwooded parkland on the outskirts of Norwich, all rooms en-suite, 3 bars,restaurant, indoor leisure centre with pool, golf course, lift.

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15 Nov 15 3 £265 pp

23 Nov 15 3 £265 pp

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Irish Country MusicWeekendItInErArYday 1 A mid morning departure fromCumbria as we head to Blackpool andour hotel, the 4 star Hilton. Dinner inthe hotel is followed by tonight’smusic First we have Susan McCann &her band. Now in her 30th year as aprofessional entertainer, SusanMcCann, is the highly respected firstLady of Irish Country Music, and one ofthe most consistent performers toemanate from the EmeraldIsle. The evening is finished off by Shaun Loughrey & his band, the son of thelate great Johnny Loughrey, Shaun and his band ‘The Country Siders’ perform apleasing range of Country & Irish Music. day 2 A leisurely breakfast and wethen head off to the Victorian Seaside Resort of Southport, time at leisurebefore returning to Blackpool early afternoon. Entertainment in the hotellounge this afternoon is a sing a long with Danny Webster. Dinner in theballroom is followed by tonight’s entertainment which is started byPhilomena Begley and Aidan Quinn. Irish Country Music can be defined bythe career of Philomena Begley. She has been recording for over 50 yearsand is known as Ireland’s Country Queen. She has recorded over twentyalbums throughout her recording career. Philomena is joined on stage by herson, Aidan Quinn. The evening is rounded off with The Davitts CountryShowband, a family band, all coming from the village of Ferns in CountyWexford. Following the success of their debut album, the band has gone onto win many music awards such as The Sunday World's ‘Best New Band’, HotCountry's ‘New Band of the Year’ and Irish Country Sounds ‘Rising Stars’award, as well as numerous others. day 3 Following breakfast take a strollalong the promenade before returning to the hotel for Sunday lunch. AfterLunch we have a final sing a long with Barry Doyle, Gary Wilson and guestsbefore leaving Blackpool for the journey home to Cumbria.

Please note the above itinerary is planned in advance and theprogramme and acts are subject to change.

Your HotELBlackpool Hilton HHHH

Luxury 4* hotel situated on the seafront in Blackpool, all rooms en-suite,restaurant, bar indoor leisure centre with pool, lift.

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13 Nov 15 3 £245 pp

INCLUSIONS4 2 nights bed & full breakfast4 2 x 3 course evening meals4 1 x 3 course Sunday lunch 4 Excursion to Southport

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Yorkshire RhubarbExperience & Wakefield Food Festival

ItInErArYday 1 A morning departure fromCumbria as we head to Thirsk, forcoffee before continuing on to thehistoric city of York for Lunch, we leavelate afternoon for the short journey toHarrogate and our hotel the HolidayInn. Dinner in the hotel. day 2 Thismorning after breakfast we are offto Wakefield for the annual Festivalof Food, Drink and Rhubarb whichcelebrates the traditional links with rhubarb-growing in Wakefield byshowcasing the most talented local, regional and celebrity chefs. Held in alarge demonstration marquee on the Cathedral precinct, the 3 day event isan opportunity for chefs to cook with spectacular local produce alongsideYorkshire forced rhubarb in ways you never imagined. From sweet to savoury,drinks to chocolate, you'll be sure to find an exciting and new way to cookwith rhubarb. In the afternoon we have another highlight, a visit and guidedtour of the famous rhubarb sheds of E Oldroyd & Sons. We learn about theancient history of rhubarb, its culinary and medicinal uses. Then it’s into theforcing sheds, to witness the unbelievable sight of rhubarb growing indoors,in total darkness and out of season. Listen you might just hear it growing! –rhubarb grown in the dark and harvested by candlelight. After ourfascinating visit we head back to Harrogate for dinner. day 3 A leisurelybreakfast in the hotel followed by the morning in Harrogate, why not visitthe Famous Bettys Tea Rooms for lunch, we leave mid afternoon for thejourney home to Cumbria travelling via Leyburn and Hawes, we are due backin Cumbria early evening.

Your HotELthe Holiday Inn Hotel, Harrogate HHHH

4 star hotel situated a short walk from the town centre. All the en suitebedrooms have TV hairdryer and tea & coffee making facilities. Bar,restaurant and lift to all floors.

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19 Feb 16 3 £185 pp


Breakfast 4 All Rooms en suite4 Visit to Wakefield Rhubarband Drink Festival 4 Guided

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Snowdrop Spectacular atHodsock Priory& Sheffield Botanical Gardens

ItInErArYday 1 A morning departure fromCumbria as we travel to Richmond,time for coffee before continuingonto Ripon for lunch, explore themarket square and Cathedral. Weleave mid afternoon for the journeyto Sheffield and our hotel the 4 starRoyal Victoria. Dinner in the hotelday 2 After a leisurely breakfastwe first visit the botanical gardens in Sheffield, recently restored by a £6minvestment, they cover 19 acres and were first opened in 1836. The site hasfifteen different garden areas featuring collections of plants from all overthe world, including Mediterranean, Asian, American prairie-style, woodlandand rock-and-water plantings. The Gardens contain several listed buildingsincluding the restored Grade II listed curvilinear Glass Pavilions. In theafternoon we travel to Hodsock Priory near Blyth for the 2016 snowdropspectacular. Here visitors can explore 12 acres of Snowdrop coveredwoodland and 5 acres of formal gardens, all set in front of a magnificent19th century country house. Other events in the tented Snowdrop Villageinclude a luxury tea room, gift shop and plant sale as well as free talks andtours. We return to Sheffield for dinner. day 3 A leisurely breakfast beforewe travel north to York, time at leisure for lunch , we then continue home toCumbria, arriving home early evening


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4 2 nights dinner bed andbreakfast 4 Excursions 4 Visitto Sheffield Botanical Gardens

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Your HotELroyal Victoria Hotel HHHH

A magnificent grade 11 listed building situated a 15 minute walk fromSheffield city centre. All 107 bedrooms are en suite with TV hair dryer andhospitality tray. The public area of the hotel feature high ceilings pillarsand chandeliers, bar, restaurant and lift.

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26 Feb 16 3 £169 pp



Thriplow Daffodil Weekend & Cambridge

ItInErArYday 1 A morning departure fromCumbria as we head south via Scotchcorner to the Market Town of Retfordfor lunch, from here we continue southand visit Stamford proclaimed by SirWalter Scott as “the finest stone townin England”, Stamford was declared aconservation area in 1967. It has over600 listed buildings of mellowlimestone in the town centre including five medieval churches, all real gems. Wenow only have a short journey to Huntingdon and our hotel the Marriott. Dinneris served in the hotel.day 2 Following breakfast we visit the city of Cambridge, explore thenarrow streets and unique shops, view one of the many university collegesor browse the daily market, in the afternoon we head to Thriplow, where thestreets are awash with Daffodil’s, this original village fete has become amajor tourist attraction and during the annual charity Daffodil Weekend,visitors step back in time, walking the beautiful traffic-free lanes andconnecting footpaths, visiting residents 'Open Gardens', listening to music ,watching Morris dancing. Add local craft stalls and displays of vintagevehicles, home produced food and you can see why this is such a popularevent. Dinner in the hotel tonight. day 3 After a leisurely breakfast in thehotel we begin our journey home to Cumbria, stopping off en route in themagnificent cathedral city of Lincoln, where we have time at leisure for lunchbefore continuing home.

Pashley Manor Tulip Festival, Kent & Leeds Castle

ItInErArYday 1 We depart Cumbria in themorning for the journey south viaScotch Corner and the A1 towardsKent and then onto Maidstone andour hotel , The De Vere, dinner isserved in the hotel tonight.day 2 Following breakfast we headto Royal Tunbridge Wells, some timeat leisure in this historic town, Soakup the culture, admire thefascinating history and architecture of the famous colonnaded walkway -The Pantiles we then travel to Pashley Manor, home to the tulip festival,which was initiated to celebrate the 400th anniversary of the tulip’s arrivalin Europe from Persia. It has become an extremely popular annual event heldin association with Blooms Bulbs, winners of 63 Chelsea Gold Medals. Over20,000 bulbs in more than 100 varieties are planted throughout the gardensin carefully themed colours to create a stunning effect; from the vibrant redand hot orange coloured tulips in the herbaceous borders to the cream,white, pale golden-yellow and apricot tulips in the Elizabethan Garden andthe pink and white tulips along the Terrace. Dinner on our return to the DeVere. day 3 Today we visit Leeds Castle. Rising majestically from the stillwaters of its moat, surrounded by 500 acres of parkland and gardens, LeedsCastle is without doubt one of the most beautiful venues in Kent, andcoined ‘The Loveliest Castle in the World, time to explore the castle with itslavish state rooms and the picturesque grounds. We return to the hotel fordinner. day 4 Following breakfast we leave our hosts at the De VereMaidstone hotel and return home to Cumbria, arriving back early evening.

Your HotELde Vere Hotel, Maidstone HHHH

Located on the outskirts of Maidstone, this contemporary hotel offerseach bedroom with a flat-screen TV hospitality tray, telephone, and aprivate bathroom with a hairdryer. Lounge, Bar and restaurant along withextensive leisure facilities. Lift


Your HotELHuntingdon Marriott HHHH

Lovely modern hotel on the outskirts of Huntingdon, all rooms en-suitewith TV & hospitality tray, bar, restaurant, lift, indoor swimming pool.

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15 Apr 16 3 £185 pp

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Leeds Castle 4 Excursions4 Luxury air conditioned

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4 2 nights dinner bed &Breakfast 4 En suite rooms 4 Excursions 4 Visit to

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RHS Malvern Flower Show & Stratford upon Avon

ItInErArYday 1 A morning departure as wehead south to Stratford upon Avon,time at leisure to explore thisfascinating town and it’sShakespearean connections. We thendrive the short distance toWellesbourne and our hotel theWalton, set in its own magnificentgrounds. Dinner in the hotel.day 2 A full day visit to the RHS Malvern flower show, Set at the foot of themagnificent Malvern Hills, the Spring Show attracts keen gardeners from allover the country. Highlights include the spectacular RHS Floral Marquee,practical demonstrations and the famed Celebrity Theatre along withhundreds of exhibits and stunning displays. We return to Wellesbourne forDinner at the Walton Hotel. day 3 Following breakfast we leave the Waltonhotel and return north, we stop off en route at the impressive Arley HallGardens, rated amongst the finest in Britain and Europe, they been createdover the last 250 years by successive generations of the same family. Thegarden’s best known feature is its Herbaceous Border which was probablythe first border of its kind planted in England, this along with the uniqueQuercus Ilex Columns, pleached Lime Avenue of trees and the furlong walkmake this simply the most amazing and interesting garden. We leave lateafternoon for the remainder of the journey to Cumbria.

Your HotELWalton Hotel HHHH

A luxury 4 star hotel set within 65 acres of grounds midway betweenWarwick and Stratford. Bar, restaurant, indoor leisure centre with pool. Nolift but many ground floor rooms available.

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06 May 16 3 £225 pp

INCLUSIONS4 2 nights dinner, bed &

breakfast 4 All rooms en-suite4 Ticket for the Malvern FlowerShow 4 Admission to Arley Hall

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Christmas at The Scores HotelSt Andrews

ItInErArYWednesday 23 decemberWe leave Cumbria mid morning forthe journey north to St Andrews andour hotel the Scores, a warmwelcome is assured from themanagement team and afternoontea is served in the lounge as casesare taken to your room. Dinner thisevening will be followed by in houseentertainment. thursday 24 december - christmas Eve Following a hearty breakfastwe have an excursion north over the Tay bridge to Dundee, time for somelast minute Christmas shopping, we return to the hotel mid afternoon, wherelocal carol singers will entertain us whilst sandwiches cake and tea areserved , Dinner in the hotel. Friday 25 december - christmas dayHappy Christmas, open your presents then enjoy a leisurely breakfast beforea stroll along the sea front. A pre dinner drink will be served before atraditional Christmas Lunch with all the trimmings. Spend the afternoonrelaxing or take another stroll to work up an appetite for the chef’s hotbuffet this evening. Saturday 26 december - Boxing day Today afterbreakfast we have a morning mystery tour, returning to the hotel forafternoon tea of sandwiches and cake. This evening we have a farewelldinner in the hotel followed by musical entertainment. Sunday 26 december A final hearty breakfast before we commence ourjourney home to Cumbria, arriving home late afternoon.


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4 4 nights bed & ScottishBreakfast 4 3 course dinner

each night 4 1 Christmas daylunch 4 3 afternoon teas

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Your HotELScores Hotel, St Andrews HHH

The Scores Hotel occupies two traditional Victorian town houses datingback to 1864 and 1880 overlooking the breathtaking West Sands Beach.There are 36 beautifully furnished rooms in total, many of which havestunning overs over the West Sands whilst others enjoy an outlook overthe landscaped garden and terraces. All rooms are ensuite with TVhairdryer, iron, hospitality tray and free Wi Fi. The Scores has a finereputation for food and service, a lift serves all floors, although there are anumber of steps within the building. A small number of suites are available.

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23 Dec 15 5 £475 pp


Single room £80 Travel insurance £23 Suite Upgrade £40

Hogmanay Celebration inAyrshire Menzies Hotel Irvine

ItInErArYWednesday 30 december Wedepart Cumbria in the morning for thejourney north via Dumfries to Irvinewhere a warm welcome awaits yourarrival at the Menzies Hotel, enjoy tea,coffee and shortbread, whilst ourcases are taken to the rooms. Prior todinner we have a Welcome DrinksParty with the management team inthe lounge, following dinner we havelive entertainment with Music Box.thursday 31 december - newYear’s Eve After our heartyScottish Breakfast we have a morning mystery tour, returning to the hotelfor a light buffet luncheon , afternoon at leisure to prepare for this evening’sfestivities, which begin with a New Year Gala Dinner followed by dancinguntil late with the live band, Caravan. A glass of bubbly is served to see in the New Year. Friday 01 January - new Year’s day Start your New Yearwith a leisurely Full Scottish Breakfast, and a free morning to relax after lastnight’s festivities. A light buffet Luncheon in the hotel followed by anafternoon mystery tour. Dinner in the hotel tonight is followed byentertainment. Saturday 02 January A final Scottish breakfast before webid farewell to our hosts at the Menzies hotel for the journey back toCumbria

Hogmanay Celebrationin St Andrews

ItInErArYWednesday 30 decemberA morning departure from Cumbria aswe travel north to St Andrews and ourhotel the Scores. We are met by thehotel management and afternoon teais served in the lounge whilst ourcases are taken to the rooms. Drinksand canapés are served prior todinner, which is followed by in houseentertainment . thursday 31 december - new Year’s Eve A full Scottish breakfast isserved before we head off on a mystery tour, we return to the hotel forafternoon tea in the lounge. We have a pre dinner canapes with Kir Royalebefore our Hogmanay evening including great food a ceilidh band,shortbread and whisky at midnight with dancing till 1 am. Friday 01 January - new Year’s day Have a lie in today andcontemplate those New Year resolutions, a late morning brunch is servedbefore an afternoon excursion by coach. Dinner this evening in the hotel isagain followed by entertainment. Saturday 02 January A final Scottishbreakfast before we leave our hosts at the Scores Hotel and begin ourjourney back to Cumbria, arriving home late afternoon.

Your HotELScores Hotel, St Andrews HHH

The Scores Hotel occupies two traditional Victorian town houses datingback to 1864 and 1880 overlooking the breathtaking West Sands Beach.There are 36 beautifully furnished rooms in total, many of which havestunning overs over the West Sands whilst others enjoy an outlook overthe landscaped garden and terraces. All rooms are ensuite with TVhairdryer, iron, hospitality tray and free Wi Fi. The Scores has a finereputation for food and service, a lift serves all floors, although there are anumber of steps within the building. A small number of suites are available.


Your HotELMenzies Hotel, Irvine HHHH

This lovely contemporary 4 star hotel is situated on the outskirts of Irvinein the heart of Ayrshire, all bedrooms are en-suite, bar, lounge andrestaurant, no lift but ground floor rooms are available.

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30 Dec 15 4 £439 pp

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30 Dec 15 4 £439 pp


Single room £60 Travel insurance £22 Suite Upgrade £30

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4 3 nights bed & ScottishBreakfast 4 3 course dinner

each night 4 2 Afternoon teas4 Entertainment 4 Excursions4 Luxury air conditioned coach

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dinner 4 1 Hogmanay GalaDinner 4 2 light lunches 4 All rooms en-suite

4 Entertainment each night 4 Welcome drink and

shortbread 4 Excursions 4 Luxury Air-conditioned

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Perfect PembrokeshireItInErArYday 1 A morning departure as wehead south via Chester and onthrough the heart of Wales toAberystwyth and then on to Cardiganand our hotel the Cliff. Dinner in thehotel. day 2 This morning afterbreakfast we travel along thePembrokeshire Coast to visit St. Davids with its magnificent 12th centurycathedral, the smallest city in Britain and the birthplace of the patron saintof Wales. We return via Haverfordwest, the attractive and ancient countytown of Pembrokeshire. Dinner and entertainment in the Hotel this evening.day 3 Morning drive through the Teifi valley to the National Wool Centre,see the story from Fleece to fabric and explore the restored mill buildings.We return to Cardigan to spend the afternoon in this charming coastal townDinner in the hotel. day 4 After breakfast this morning we enjoy a drivethrough the stunning Pembrokeshire Coast National Park and the PreseliMountains to see the Llys-y-Fran Reservoir, a 212 acre man-made lakewhich supplies most of Pembrokeshire’s drinking water. We continue to thepopular resort of Tenby, a town steeped in ancient history surrounded by itsimposing 13th Century stone walls. Time at leisure before retuning to theCliff Hotel and a farewell dinner. day 5 We leave our hosts at the Cliff hoteland return home to Cumbria.


Llandudno& North Wales

ItInErArYday 1 A morning departure fromCumbria for our journey south to thehistoric city of Chester (comfort stopen-route), where we have time forlunch & sightseeing before continuingvia the north Wales coast toLlandudno and our hotel the St Kilda.Dinner in the hotel followed by entertainment. day 2 Today we visit Betws-y-Coed for lunch, returning to Llandudno byway of the Swallow Falls. Dinner at the St Kilda hotel followed byentertainment. day 3 We have a morning visit to Caernarfon with itsmagnificent castle, where we have time for sightseeing and lunch before anafternoon visit to Llanberis, at the foot of Snowdon. Dinner at the hotel withentertainment to follow. day 4 A full day excursion to Llanfair P.G.andBeaumaris returning to Llandudno and the St Kilda for our final dinner andentertainment. day 5 Today we leave our hosts at the St Kilda returninghome to Cumbria via the Victorian resort of Southport, arriving back earlyevening.

Your HotELSt Kilda Hotel HHH

A superb family run award winning hotel set in a beautiful sea frontposition. All rooms en-suite, restaurant, sea front lounge, lift, regularentertainment.

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4 4 nights dinner bed &breakfast 4 Excursions

4 Entertainment 4 Luxury airconditioned coach travel

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30 Nov 15 (Turkey &Tinsel) 5 £295 pp

28 Mar 16 5 £279 pp



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4 4 nights bed & breakfast 4 3 course dinner each night4 Excursions 4 Entertainment4 Air conditioned coach travel

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Your HotELcliff Hotel, cardigan HHH

The very popular Cliff Hotel is located at Gwbert on Sea on the outskirtsof Cardigan, set in 30 acres of headland and enjoying spectacular viewsover Cardigan Bay. All the en suite bedrooms feature satellite TV,telephone, hairdryer and hospitality tray. Bar, restaurant and indoor spawith swimming pool, Lift.

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ItInErArYday 1 We leave Cumbria earlymorning for the journey south toBournemouth. We will arrive at theSuncliff Hotel in ample time to freshenup before dinner is served in the hotel.day 2 Full day to the magnificentcathedral city of Salisbury, with itshistoric charter market, dinner on our return to Bournemouth. day 3 A full day tour of the New Forest calling first at the picturesquevillage of Burley, with its connections to witchcraft and smuggling beforecontinuing to Lyndhurst, the self styled capital of the New Forest. We returnto the hotel for dinner. day 4 This morning we visit Poole, one of theworld’s largest natural harbours. We then head to the Isle of Purbeck, passingthe magnificent ruin of Corfe Castle on our way to Swanage . We return toBournemouth via the Sandbanks ferry and millionaires row. day 5 We leaveBournemouth and the Suncliff Hotel for the return journey to Cumbria,arriving back early evening.

Eastbourne& The South Downs

ItInErArYday 1 A morning departure fromCumbria as we make our way toEastbourne, lunch and coffee stops willbe made en-route and we are due toarrive at the Albany Lions Hotel inample time to freshen up before ourmeals commence with dinner in thehotel. day 2 After breakfast today we travel via Beachy Head to the seasideresort of Worthing where we will have a lunch stop. We return to Eastbournevia the regency resort of Brighton. Dinner in the Albany Lions this evening.day 3 Morning at leisure in Eastbourne, afternoon visit to the picturepostcard village of Alfriston and the Cuckmere Valley. Dinner in the hotel.day 4 Today we tour 1066 country visiting Battle, the market town of Ryeand the seaside resort of Hastings before we return to the Albany LionsHotels for our farewell dinner. day 5 After breakfast we leave our hosts atthe Albany Lions for the return journey to Cumbria, lunch and coffee stopswill be made en-route and we are due to arrive home late evening.


Your HotELSuncliff Hotel HHH

Ideally situated on the east cliff overlooking the seafront. All rooms en-suite, lift, indoor swimming pool. Regular entertainment.

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16 Nov 15 (Turkey & Tinsel) 5 £289 pp

21 Mar 16 (Drinks Inclusive Package) 5 £299 pp

Your HotELAlbany Hotel HHH

Popular hotel situated on the sea front in Eastbourne, all rooms en-suite,bar, restaurant, lift, regular entertainment.

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11 Apr 16 5 £285 pp

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Isle of WightItInErArYday 1 We leave Penrith earlymorning for the journey south toPortsmouth , we will arrive in time tojoin the late afternoon ferry toFishbourne, after the short crossing,we only have a 20 minute drive toShanklin and our hotel, theQueensmead, dinner in the hotel.day 2 Morning visit to Newport,the island capital, for the localmarket, in the afternoon there willbe a visit to Osborne House formerhome of Queen Victoria set in beautiful grounds. We return to Shanklin fordinner. day 3 A full day excursion today as we have a scenic drive to AlumBay famous for its coloured sands and views of the famous Needles. Wereturn to Shanklin via the pretty resort of Yarmouth . Dinner at theQueensmead. day 4 Morning visit to Ventnor, described by Charles Dickens as“the prettiest place I ever saw in my life” . In the afternoon we have an includedvisit to Carisbrook Castle the key to the Isle of Wight’s security for over 900years. We return to the Queensmead for dinner. day 5 Morning visit to thepicture postcard village of Godshill with its quaint thatched cottages. Afternoonat leisure in Shanklin with a chance to visit the Chine and Old Village. Eveningmeal served in the hotel. day 6 Today after an early breakfast we leave theQueensmead Hotel and travel to Fishbourne for the 8.30am ferry toPortsmouth. From Portsmouth we head north Cumbria, lunch stop en-route andwe will arrive home early evening.


Southport England’s Classic Resort

Drinks inclusive package

ItInErArYday 1 A morning departure fromCumbria as we head south to Lythamon the Fylde coast, we have sometime at leisure for lunch before ourjourney to Southport. Dinner is servedin the Royal Clifton Hotel tonight.Complimentary bar 6-9pm. day 2 Today after breakfast wetravel into Liverpool , spend timelooking around the fascinatingAlbert Dock complex, visit theBeatles story , shop in the Liverpool 1 centre or take a city tour to see themagnificent 2 cathedrals, this city has so much to offer. We return toSouthport for dinner followed by entertainment. Complimentary bar 6-9pm.day 3 This morning we head to the Lancashire market town of Bury with itsfamous award winning market, browse the stalls and sample some localdelicacies. Dinner on our return to Southport, complimentary bar 6-9pm. day 4 A morning visit to Crosby with a chance to see Anthony Gormley’s`Another Place`, 100 life size figures spread along 3 kilometres of theforeshore and stretching almost one kilometre out to sea, from the creatorof the Angel of the North. Hot lunch in the hotel followed by an afternoon inSouthport. Final dinner at the Royal Clifton with entertainment andcomplimentary bar 6-9pm. day 5 After a leisurely breakfast we return hometo Cumbria, stopping off en-route at the Boundry Mill store in Colne.

Your HotELthe royal clifton Hotel HHH

Lovely superior 3 star hotel in a great location on Southport’s promenadewith panoramic views, yet only a few minutes walk from the town centre.All rooms en-suite restaurant, bar, lounge, indoor swimming pool, lift.

INCLUSIONS4 5 nights bed & full Englishbreakfast 4 3 course dinnereach night 4 Admission to

Carisbrook Castle 4 Admissionto Osborne House

4 Excursions as listed 4 All rooms en-suite 4 Entertainment


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25 Oct 15 (Drinks Inclusive Package) 5 £359 pp

21 Mar 16 (Drinks Inclusive Package) 5 £339 pp



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breakfast 4 2 packed lunches4 1 hotel lunch 4

Complimentary bar 6-9 pmeach evening (house brands)

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Your HotELQueensmead Hotel HHH

Popular family run hotel situated in Shanklin, all rooms en-suite, bar,restaurant, regular entertainment, no lift.

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19 Oct 15 6 £359 pp

04 Apr 16 6 £359 pp



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Scarborough & Castle Howard

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ItInErArYday 1 Our executive coach leavesCumbria in the morning for the journeyvia Scotch Corner to Richmond; wehave time for coffee in this ancientmarket town before continuingthrough Thirsk up Sutton Bank toHelmsley for lunch. From here we havea short drive to Scarborough and ourhotel the Esplanade. Dinner in thehotel. day 2 Today we have a veryinteresting excursion. Leaving Scarborough we head south to the genteelresort of Filey for a short stay before continuing inland through delightfullittle villages for a visit to Eden Camp, near Malton, an original World War IIprisoner of war camp and now a museum exhibiting the spirit of wartimeBritain. The site offers much of interest ranging from aeroplanes to historiccars to munitions and a superb selection of wartime memorabilia, dinner onour return to Scarborough. day 3 This morning we head north following thecoast road to Whitby, the famous fishing port which was once the home ofCaptain James Cook. High above the harbour stands the 7th Century WhitbyAbbey, the inspiration for Bram Stoker’s Dracula. We return to Scarboroughafter lunch for some time at leisure, enjoy the delightful promenade in theattractive Belvedere Gardens, take a short walk across the Spa footbridge tothe town centre and shops, or the Cliff lift down to the South Bay beach.Dinner in the hotel day 4 We travel through Thornton-le-Dale to CastleHoward. Here “Yorkshire rivals Rome”. For over 300 years this palatial statelyhome has commanded its position over the Howardian Hills and, morerecently, was the setting for TV’s acclaimed ‘Brideshead Revisited’. There istime to visit the house, take a stroll around the delightful grounds and enjoya drink and snack before we return to Scarborough. Final dinner in the hotel.day 5 After breakfast we leave our hosts at the Esplanade Hotel and headto York, free time in this magnificent historic city before heading back toCumbria arriving home early evening.

LooeA Traditional Cornish Gem

ItInErArYday 1 We leave Cumbria in themorning for the journey south viaBirmingham and Exeter into Cornwalland then on to Looe and our hotel ThePortbyhan, situated on the harbour. A welcome drink is served on arrival.Dinner and entertainment tonight atthe hotel. day 2 Following breakfastwe head via St Austell to the fishing village of Mevagissey, where thecolourful harbour is very popular with artists. Dinner and entertainment atthe Portbyhan. day 3 A full day to the vibrant waterfront city of Plymouth,wander the Barbican’s quaint cobbled quayside with its array of specialistshops, restaurants and cafés or visit Plymouth Hoe where Sir Francis Drakehad his legendary game of bowls. Dinner on our return to the PortbyhanHotel. day 4 A morning visit to Polperro. This traditional Cornish fishingvillage enjoys traffic free narrow winding streets and lanes, tiny fisherman’scottages, a picturesque harbour along with interesting shops, cafes andrestaurants. Afternoon free to explore our charming resort of Looe. Dinnerand entertainment in the hotel tonight. day 5 We leave our hosts at thePortbyhan Hotel in Looe for the return journey home to Cumbria.


Your HotELthe Esplanade Hotel HHH

A lovely Victorian property set in a commanding position overlooking thesouth bay, all rooms en-suite, lift, regular entertainment.

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14 Mar 16 5 £299 pp

11 April 16 5 £299 pp

Your HotELPortbyhan Hotel HHH

Situated on the quayside overlooking the harbour, this award winninghotel was refurbished in 2014 and offers excellent accommodation withall the en suite rooms having hairdryer, tv, and hospitality tray. Theharbour view restaurant has a fine reputation for its food withholidaymakers and locals, using the freshest of local ingredients. Regularentertainment in the lounge. Lift.

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04 Apr 16 5 £309 pp

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4 4 nights dinner bed &breakfast 4 All rooms en suite4 Excursions 4 Entertainment4 Luxury air conditioned coach

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breakfast 4 3 Course dinnereach night 4 Visit to the EdenCamp 4 Admission to CastleHoward 4 All rooms en-suite4 Excursions 4 Entertainment4 Air conditioned coach travel

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St Agnes& Cornwall’s Heritage Coast

ItInErArYday 1 We depart Cumbria in themorning and travel south via themotorway system to Cornwall andour hotel, The Rosemundy House atSt Agnes, lunch and coffee stops enroute. Dinner in the hotel. day 2 Today we have a full dayvisit to Falmouth with itspicturesque beaches and quaint streets. We return to the Rosemundy fordinner. day 3 We travel past the Cornish coastal resorts of Portreath andPerranporth on our way to St Ives today, time at leisure in St Ives beforereturning to St Agnes for dinner. day 4 Full day visit to the town ofPenzance where the mild climate gives the town a Mediterranean feelreturning to St Agnes for our farewell dinner at the Rosemundy. day 5 We leave our hosts at the Rosemundy after breakfast for our returnjourney north back to Cumbria, lunch and coffee stops en-route and we aredue to arrive home early evening.


Ludlow& The Black & White Village Trail

ItInErArYday 1 We leave Cumbria in themorning and travel south toBridgnorth, this interesting town issplit between hilltop and ground, witha funicular connecting the two levels.We continue on to Ludlow and thehistoric Feathers Hotel. Followingdinner a local speaker will give anintroductory talk on Ludlow andShropshire. day 2 Today we visit Hereford, travelling via some of thebeautiful black and white villages that north Herefordshire is renowned for.Time in Hereford to view the cathedral and the adjacent exhibition, basedaround the Mappa Mundi. We return to the Feathers for dinner.Entertainment in the hotel. day 3 Morning free to explore Ludlow beforeheading to the cathedral city of Worcester, time at leisure before headingback to the Feathers. A local quiz will be held after dinner. day 4 Today wehead north via Welshpool toLlangollen after time for lunchwe have a 2 hour canal cruisethrough the picturesque DeeValley. Dinner in the hotel isfollowed by entertainment. day 5 After breakfast we headto the Ludlow Food centre, wehave an introductory talk and thechance to sample some localproduce before we leave for thereturn journey north to Cumbria.

Your HotELthe Feathers Hotel, Ludlow HHH

Once described in the New York Times as ‘the most handsome Inn in theworld’, for its Jacobean architecture and medieval heritage. Centrallysituated in Ludlow, all 40 bedrooms are en-suite. Bar, lounge, acclaimedrestaurant, lift.

INCLUSIONS

4 4 nights bed & breakfast 4 3 course dinner each night

4 Excursions 4 Entertainment


DEPART DAYS PRICE

6 Dec 15 (Turkey & Tinsel) 5 £309 pp

28 Mar 16 5 £309 pp



INCLUSIONS

4 4 Nights dinner, bed &breakfast 4 Excursions

4 Entertainment 4 Visit toLudlow Food Centre 4 Ride onthe Llangollen Canal 4 Luxury

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Your HotELrosemundy House Hotel HHH

Lovely family run hotel situated in its own grounds just off the mainstreet in St Agnes. All rooms en-suite, regular entertainment, no lift butground floor rooms available.

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05 Nov 15 (Mistletoe & Wine) 5 £309 pp

29 Mar 16 5 £309 pp



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Warner Break Alvaston Hall Cheshire

ItInErArYday 1 We depart Penrith in themorning for our journey south toLiverpool, we have time at leisure tohave lunch and explore therejuvenated Albert Dock complexbefore heading to Alvaston Hall. Afterchecking into our rooms, dinner isserved , then enjoy tonight’sentertainment. day 2 Spend the day at leisure enjoying the facilities atWarner Alvaston Hall or join us on our day excursion to Chester. Dinner andentertainment at the Hotel. day 3 A day to enjoy your surroundings and theentertainment on offer at Alvaston Hall. Dinner and entertainment tonight.day 4 A full day excursion via Leek to Buxton in the Peak District NationalPark, we return to Alvaston Hall via the Cat and Fiddle Pass. Final dinner andentertainment tonight. day 5 After a leisurely breakfast we leave our hostsat Alvaston Hall, stopping off at the world famous Bury market on our wayhome to Cumbria.

Captivating Kent& Beautiful Bruges

ItInErArYday 1 We depart Cumbria and travelsouth to Kent, arriving late afternoonat Mercure Imperial Hotel, Hythe intime to check in and freshen up beforedinner in the hotel. day 2 A tourtoday through the countryside madefamous in the hit T.V. series ‘DarlingBuds of May’, first to the village ofPluckley, said to be the mosthaunted in Britain, then on toTenterden with its many antique shops, before heading to New Romney anda ride on the World’s Smallest Public Railway. Dinner at the Imperial.day 3 Today we have an exciting day out to Belgium and historic Bruges.

We head for the nearby Eurotunnel for the crossing to Calais, continuing toBruges. In Bruges we have free time to explore and see the stunning sights,take a canal trip visit the main market area or the 13th century belltower. Trysome Belgian delights, superb food, incredible chocolate and excellent beer.We return to our hotelthrough the tunnel in timefor a late evening meal. Note: A passport isrequired for this excursion.day 4 A morning at leisureto explore the seafront atHythe, in the afternoon wevisit the city of Canterbury,the birthplace of EnglishChristianity final dinner atthe hotel. day 5 We departafter breakfast for the returnjourney home to Cumbria,arriving back early evening.


Your HotELWarner Alvaston Hall, cheshire HHH

This wonderful half timbered Victorian building has undergone a multimillion pound refurbishment programme and is situated 5 minutes fromNantwich. All the bedrooms are en suite with hospitality tray, TV, hairdyerand Iron. A lift serves all floors. Indoor leisure complex with a swimmingpool. Fabulous nightly entertainment programme.

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14 Mar 16 5 £325 pp

18 Apr 16 5 £345 pp

Your HotELMercure Imperial Hotel, Hythe HHHH

The 4 star rated Mercure Hythe Imperial Hotel is set in 50 acres of maturegardens with spectacular views over the English Channel. Hotel facilitiesinclude leisure club with indoor swimming pool. All bedrooms are en suiteand have television, telephone, hairdryer and tea & coffee makingfacilities. The hotel has a lift.

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24 Apr 16 5 £349 pp

INCLUSIONS

4 4 nights bed & Breakfast 4 3 course dinner each night 4 Excursions 4 Visit to Brugesvia Eurotunnel 4 A journey on

the Romney, Hythe &Dymchurch Railway 4 Luxury

air conditioned coach travel

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4 4 nights dinner bed &breakfast 4 All rooms en suite4 Excursions 4 Entertainment4 Luxury air conditioned coach

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Single room £nil Travel insurance £23Supplements per personSingle room £72 Travel insurance £32

UK Mystery BreakItInErArYday 1 We leave Cumbria in themorning for our journey to ourmystery destination. En-route wewill visit places of interest and havetime for coffee and lunch. We are dueto arrive at our hotel late afternoon.Dinner is served at the hotel. day 2A day at leisure in the resort or joinus on a full day mystery tour,followed by dinner at the hotel. day 3 After breakfast we leave our hostsfor the return journey home, stopping off en-route for lunch and sightseeing.We are due back in Cumbria early evening.

Please book early for these very popular breaks.


Titterington HolidaysReunion Party WeekendBlairgowrie & Perthshire

ItInErArYday 1 A morning departure fromCumbria for the journey north toMoffatt before continuing on toStirling where we have some time atleisure for lunch. From Stirling wecomplete our drive to Blairgowrie andour hotel, The Angus, with a drinksreception before dinner, followed bylive entertainment. day 2 Morning visit to picturesque Dunkeld on the riverTay, before heading to the Queens View visitor centre overlooking LochTummel, We visit the central highland town of Pitlochry before returning toBlairgowrie. Dinner with a complimentary glass of wine is served in the hoteltonight, and we have another evening of live entertainment. day 3 We return home to Cumbria, stopping off en-route at the Perthshirevisitor centre. We are due home early evening.


Popular 3 star hotel situated in the town centre. All rooms en-suite, bar,lounge, indoor swimming pool, lift.

INCLUSIONS

4 2 nights accommodation 4 Full breakfast 4 3 course

dinner each night 4 All roomsen-suite 4 Visits to places of

interest 4 Air conditionedcoach travel

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05 Feb 16 3 £149 pp



INCLUSIONS4 2 Nights bed & breakfast 4 3 Course dinner each night

4 All rooms en-suite 4 Excursions 4 Entertainment4 Air-conditioned coach travel

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Your HotELMystery Hotel HHH MinimumAll rooms en-suite, full English breakfast, 3 course dinner each night,minimum 3 star standard, many hotels with indoor leisure facilities.

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18 Aug 15 3 £159 pp

15 Sep 15 3 £159 pp

16 Oct 15 3 £149 pp

23 Oct 15 3 £149 pp

30 Oct 15 3 £149 pp

06 Nov 15 3 £139 pp

26 Feb 16 3 £149 pp

04 Mar 16 3 £149 pp

11 Mar 16 3 £149 pp

29 Apr 16 3 £149 pp

06 May 16 3 £149 pp



5 Star London Break at The Waldorf Hotel

ItInErArYday 1 An early morning departure aswe travel south to London, oncechecked into our hotel we enjoy atraditional Afternoon Tea of fingersandwiches, delicious pastries, cakesand scones, served in the Waldorf’sHomage Grand Salon Restaurant, thisfashionable London restaurant has chandeliers, elegant columns and modern art.Rest of the evening at leisure to sample the London nightlife on the hotelsdoorstep. day 2 Following a fantastic breakfast we have some leisure timein the city, perhaps visit Covent Garden, one of the many Museums, take anopen top bus tour, a Thames river cruise, a ride on the London Eye or justsimply shop. We depart London at 3 pm for the Journey home to Cumbriaarriving back late evening.

London WeekendsItInErArYday 1 Our luxury coach departsCumbria in the morning for the journeysouth to London, coffee and lunchstops en-route will be made. We aredue to arrive in London late afternoonand after checking into our hotel, theCopthorne Tara, the rest of the day andevening is free. day 2 After a full English breakfast the day is free forshopping or sightseeing. day 3 After our English breakfast in theCopthorne Tara we have some free time for sightseeing and lunch. We leaveLondon early afternoon for our return journey, arriving home late evening.

Please note: Theatre tickets can be booked through our Penrith office.


Your HotELWaldorf Hotel HHHHH

The iconic 5 star Waldorf Hotel is located in the heart of London’s westend a short walk from Covent Garden. Step back in time to an age ofelegance. All the contemporary bedrooms are en suite with plasma colourTV, hairdryer, tea making facilities, trouser press, iron & ironing board.Indoor heated swimming pool, lift.

DEPART DAYS PRICE

01 Nov 15 2 £155 pp

24 Apr 16 2 £155 pp

Your HotELcopthorne tara Hotel HHHH

The 4 Star Copthorne Tara Hotel in Kensington is situated close to HydePark, the Royal Albert Hall and Kensington Palace, with easy access to theCapital’s greatest attractions. Bed and breakfast accommodation included.All rooms ensuite, bar restaurant and lift.

DEPART DAYS PRICE

13 Nov 15 3 £215 pp

22 Apr 16 3 £219 pp

11 Nov 16 3 £229 pp

INCLUSIONS

4 2 nights bed & Englishbreakfast 4 All rooms en suite4 Luxury air conditioned coach

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4 1 night bed & Breakfast 4 Afternoon tea at the

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London at EasterItInErArYday 1 An early morning departurefrom Cumbria for the journey southto London. Lunch and coffee stopsen-route and we are due to arrive atour hotel the Copthorne Tara lateafternoon, the rest of the day andthe evening is free. day 2 Englishbreakfast is served in the hotel, a day at leisure to participate in some ofLondon's many attractions. day 3 English breakfast is served in the hoteland the rest of the day is free for sightseeing or shopping. day 4 After ourEnglish breakfast in the Copthorne Tara we have some free time forsightseeing and lunch. We leave London early afternoon for our returnjourney, arriving home late evening.

Please note: Theatre tickets can be booked through our Penrith office.


Cambridge & The Fens at Easter

ItInErArYday 1 We leave Cumbria in themorning and travel south toChesterfield, time at leisure and forlunch in this historic market town,before continuing on to Camborne onthe outskirts of Cambridge and ourhotel the Cambridge Belfry, awelcome drink and a scone is servedwhilst our cases are taken to therooms. Dinner in the hotel tonight.day 2 A full day visit to one of Britains most attractive cities, Cambridge.We include a morning guided tour and following lunch you can explore thenarrow streets and unique shops, view one of the many university colleges,enjoy a stroll along the banks of the River Cam or maybe a ride in atraditional punt. Dinner on our return to the Cambridge Belfry. day 3 A freemorning to explore the hotel grounds or use the extensive leisure facilities. A traditional 2 course Easter Sunday Carvery Lunch is served in the hotel.Afternoon visit to Ely, dominated by its magnificent cathedral, known locallyas the “Ship of the Fens” there are numerous historic buildings including onelived in by Oliver Cromwell plus a beautiful waterside area full of cafes andantique shops. Dinner on our return to the hotel. day 4 We leave our hostsat the Cambridge Belfry and start our journey home to Cumbria, stopping offen-route in Ripon for lunch. We are due back early evening.

Your HotELcambridge Belfry Hotel HHHH

Lovely modern hotel situated in Cambourne close to Cambridge, all roomsen-suite with TV & hospitality tray, bar, restaurant, lift, indoor swimmingpool.

INCLUSIONS

4 3 nights bed & Englishbreakfast 4 All rooms en suite4 Luxury air conditioned coach

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DEPART DAYS PRICE

25 Mar 16 4 £279 pp



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4 3 nights bed & breakfast 4 3 course dinner each night4 1 Easter Sunday Lunch

4 Welcome drink and Scone 4 Easter Egg 4 Guided tour of

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Your HotELcopthorne tara Hotel HHHH

The 4 Star Copthorne Tara Hotel in Kensington is situated close to HydePark, the Royal Albert Hall and Kensington Palace, with easy access to theCapital’s greatest attractions. Bed and breakfast accommodation included.All rooms ensuite, bar restaurant and lift.

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25 Mar 16 4 £299 pp



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