Harry Shaw Christmas Markets & Shoppers • Turkey & Tinsel Tours • Christmas & New Year Tours • Disneyland® Paris • Early 2025 Breaks To book call (024) 76 455 544 or visit www.harryshaw.co.uk 2024 Festive Collection
2 | To book call (024) 76 455 544 or visit www.harryshaw.co.uk Introduction Departure Points UK Tours (excluding Day Trips) Departure Points European Tours Hinckley Hinckley Nuneaton Nuneaton Bedworth Bedworth Coventry Coventry Kenilworth Kenilworth Leamington Spa Leamington Spa Warwick Warwick Hilton Park Services (M6) * M1 Services - Newport Pagnell Keele Services (M6) * M25 Services - South Mimms Hopwood Services (M5) ** M20 Maidstone Service Area * Only available on tours travelling North West via M6 e.g. to Scotland, Blackpool, Lake District etc. Thurrock Services M25 Essex Side ** Only available on tours travelling to the South West via M5 e.g. to Torquay, Paignton, Newquay, Looe, Weston Super Mare Dover Yuletime is a very special time for everybody and it is always an honour when clients choose to spend this time with us. For Christmas and New Year you can choose snowy settings, warmer climes or traditional seaside destinations - just turn the pages to find the right one for you. Why not book today? Call our friendly and knowledgeable reservations staff on (024) 76 45 55 44 and they will answer all your questions and make all the arrangements. Alternatively, you can visit our easy to use website - www.harryshaw.co.uk for more information or to book on line. When you have made your booking you can rest assured that your money is totally safe through our ABTA bond. Welcome to our 2024 range of festive holidays Please Note: Terms & Conditions apply to all bookings. The full terms and conditions applicable to your holiday can be found on our website www.harryshaw.co.uk Seasons Greetings Go Green - Go by Coach Buses and coaches are the cleanest and most carbon-efficient mode of travel. Let’s not keep this a secret anymore! World Tourism Organisation (WTO)’s Conference on environmentally friendly travelling in Europe, 2006 Encouraging people to travel collectively by bus and coach can help reduce our negative impact on the environment considerably. According to the American Union of Concerned Scientists, when travelling by bus or coach, your carbon footprint is the smallest of all transport modes. UK data shows that coaches emit 0.03kg of CO2 per passenger-kilometre. This is half that of trains and radically smaller than the amount emitted by cars (0.11) and airplanes (0.18). A passenger journey from London to Blackpool (385km) in the UK will emit 11kg CO2 if done by coach, 23-25kg if done by train, 44kg if done by car and 68kg if done by air. If every bus in the UK took just one more car driver as a passenger, up to 1.2 million tonnes of CO2 emissions per year could be saved. Information courtesy of Bus & Coach – Smart Move. For more information please visit their website: http://www.busandcoach.travel/en/green/
To book call (024) 76 455 544 or visit www.harryshaw.co.uk | 3 Introduction Please Note: The operation of the pick up points shown opposite are subject to a minimum number of people booking. In the event of insufficient numbers you will be asked to make your own way to the nearest pick up point which is operating. This will be communicated to you with your joining instructions approximately 5-7 days prior to departure. Feeder services are a separate service offered and do not form part of the holiday price. It will not always be possible to guarantee availability from a specific joining point nor can the service be made available to clients who have not made a reservation at the time of booking. You must be at your departure point 10 minutes before the time stated on your travel documents as the vehicle cannot wait for latecomers. Liability cannot be accepted for any costs arising from late arrivals. No smoking policy applies on feeder services. Coach Front Row Seats Front row seats are always popular with our regular travellers. They can be reserved for £10 per person, (up to 6 days duration), or £15 per person, (7 days or above duration), on all British and European tours. In addition to this, seats on the second row can be reserved for £6 per person, (up to 6 days duration), £10 per person, (7 days or above duration). This offer is only available for bookings of 2 or 4 persons and is subject to availability. Guaranteed seats cannot be reserved on feeder services to/from UK ports or from pick-up points to departure point of main tour coach. Please Note: On some coaches the leg room on the front seats may be less than available on other seats due to the presence of a modesty board in front. If your tour is cancelled for any reason whatsoever and front seats are not available on your new tour you will be refunded the supplement. Likewise if it is necessary for us to cancel multi coach departures and only operate one coach, front or second row seats cannot be guaranteed. In this case the maximum compensation payable will be the supplement. No other compensation whatsoever will be payable and no correspondence will be entered into about this. Front and second row seats cannot be booked, guaranteed or paid for on holidays to Disneyland® Paris. the perfect gift - whatever the occasion! Order online visit www.harryshaw.co.uk/holiday-vouchers Harry Shaw Holiday Vouchers Holiday Balance Online Payments (applicable to all holidays featured in Festive Collection and UK & Europe Collection brochures) That’s right! After booking your holiday, you now have the option to pay the remaining holiday balance online. This applies whether you have initially booked your holiday online, telephoned our Reservation Team or visited our office at Mill Lane. To pay your holiday balance online, follows these 3 easy steps: • Visit www.harryshaw.co.uk and go to ‘MY ACCOUNT’ in the Orange Bar at the very top of the page. • Log in using your email address and password you created, which will take you to ‘My Account Overview’ page. Now click the orange ‘History & Payments’ tab • Please note: If you have not previously created an account, you will need to do so before using this facility. • The ‘Booking History’ page will now be displayed showing all your holiday bookings. Simply select the holiday you wish to make the balance payment on, and then click the orange ‘Pay Now’ button and fill in your payment card details You can now pay your holiday balance payments online
4 | To book call (024) 76 455 544 or visit www.harryshaw.co.uk Introduction Why not start your holiday in style and stay overnight in central Coventry. Convenient hotels include: • The Premier Inn, Belgrade Plaza, Bond Street, Coventry CV1 4AH. www.premierinn.com • Britannia Coventry Hotel, Fairfax Street, Coventry, CV1 5RY. www.britanniahotels.com • Telegraph Hotel, Corporation Street, Coventry. www.telegraph-hotel.com Please note: Harry Shaw are not associated in any way with these companies and can accept no liability for any aspect of the services they provide. 100% Financially Protected All tours featured in this brochure are operated by City Cruiser Holidays Limited. As a member of ABTA we have deposited a substantial bond meaning that come what may, our clients holidays and money they have paid to us is safeguarded at all times. Our ABTA registration number is V1801. City Cruiser is a member of the Harry Shaw group of Companies which has a business history stretching back over 50 years. Worldwide assets include one of Britain’s most up to date coach fleets and significant property interests. What the Holiday Prices Include: • Return coach travel from departure points as listed on page 2. Please note: ALL coaches are non-smoking. • Excursions as indicated on itinerary. • Ferry charge - on coach holidays all ferry charges are included when required. We reserve the right to use Eurotunnel services through the channel tunnel in either or both directions on tours to the Continent. This service may be used as alternative transportation to ferry crossings in case of last minute schedule changes, unexpected delays, weather conditions or force majeure. • Hotel accommodation on board basis as specified in each itinerary. • VAT applicable in January 2023. If rate changes or new system introduced surcharges may be levied. (See Fair Trading Policy). • Financial Bonding Please Note: All excursion programmes as detailed are subject to last minute change or substitution. What the Holiday Prices Do Not Include: • Charges that accommodation suppliers may make for use of certain facilities such as tennis courts, sunbeds etc. • Cost of visas or inoculations • Any articles of personal expenditure not listed as included in the price of the holiday. • Extra items at hotel such as laundry, wines, morning tea, coffee after Dinner, unless the hotel should specifically include those items in tariff. • Any locally collected taxes such as Tourist Tax • Meals en route. • Gratuities, personal expenditure and where applicable, admission charges. • Travel Insurance which is strongly recommended • Optional excursions Please Note: The availability of optional excursions cannot be guaranteed and are operated on a basis of a minimum of 20 passengers booking. If it is necessary for us to cancel an optional excursion a refund of the excursion price will be refunded. There will be no additional compensation. All festive/entertainment programmes are subject to change. If any element is not provided or provided in a different form there will be no compensation. Travel with Confidence Stopover the night before
To book call (024) 76 455 544 or visit www.harryshaw.co.uk | 5 Introduction 2024 Festive Holiday Departures by Date Departure Date No. of Days Title Page No. NOVEMBER 01 November 2024 4 Isle of Wight Turkey & Tinsel Break - Medehamstede Hotel 23 01 November 2024 4 Snowdon Festive Sparkle Weekend - George IV Hotel 6 02 November 2024 2 York, Whitby & Scarborough - Grand Hotel 14 03 November 2024 5 Llandudno Turkey & Tinsel - Somerset Hotel 25 03 November 2024 4 Disneyland® Paris November Special - Staying at a Disney® Hotel 45 04 November 2024 5 Folkestone Turkey & Tinsel Entertainment Special - Grand Burstin Hotel 22 04 November 2024 5 Turkey & Tinsel Mystery Tour 23 04 November 2024 5 Loch Lomond & the Trossachs Turkey & Tinsel Break - Rob Roy Hotel 24 04 November 2024 4 Disney Magical Winter Break - Staying at a Disney® Hotel 45 08 November 2024 3 Bournemouth Winter Weekend 6 08 November 2024 5 Torquay Turkey & Tinsel Special - Abbey Lawn Hotel 26 09 November 2024 2 Thursford Christmas Spectacular - Wensum Valley Hotel 11 09 November 2024 2 4* Bristol & Bath Weekend - Mercure Grange North, Bristol 12 11 November 2024 5 Weymouth & the Dorset Coast Turkey & Tinsel Break - Leam Hotel 26 16 November 2024 2 Longleat Festival of Light & Bath - York Hotel, Weston Super Mare 10 16 November 2024 2 Liverpool & Manchester Christmas Markets 11 16 November 2024 2 Winchester Christmas Market & Southampton - Holiday Inn, Fareham-Solent 12 17 November 2024 1 Christmas Time in Bakewell 15 18 November 2024 4 Valkenburg Christmas Market - Hotel Schaepkens Van St Fijt 18 22 November 2024 4 Strasbourg & Colmar Christmas Markets - 3* Hotel Des Vosges 19 22 November 2024 4 Magical Disney Break - Grand Magic Hotel 43 23 November 2024 2 Cardiff & Bath Christmas Markets - York Hotel, Weston Super Mare 14 23 November 2024 2 York St Nicholas Fayre & Leeds Weekend Special - Cairn Hotel 13 23 November 2024 1 Manchester's Christmas Market 15 23 November 2024 1 Nottingham Winter Wonderland 15 24 November 2024 1 Santa Safari at West Midlands Safari Park 16 25 November 2024 5 Turkey & Tinsel Mystery Tour 23 25 November 2024 5 Eastbourne Turkey & Tinsel Break - Cavendish Hotel 27 25 November 2024 5 Scarborough Turkey & Tinsel Break - Grand Hotel, Scarborough 25 29 November 2024 3 Glasgow's Christmas Market 7 29 November 2024 3 Pre-Christmas in the Peaks - Palace Hotel, Buxton 8 29 November 2024 3 Amiens Illuminations & Christmas Market - 3* B&B Hotel Amiens Centre Cathedrale 20 29 November 2024 3 Lille & Bruges Winter Weekend & Christmas Markets - 3* Ibis Styles Lille Marcq En Baroeul 21 30 November 2024 2 Thursford Christmas Spectacular - Wensum Valley Hotel 11 30 November 2024 2 Chatsworth & Chester Christmas Market - Ramada Plaza Hotel 13 30 November 2024 1 Hyde Park Winter Wonderland 16 30 November 2024 1 Worcester Victorian Christmas Fayre 16 DECEMBER 02 December 2024 5 Christmas Markets of the Rhine Valley - Hotel Wagner 17 06 December 2024 3 Festive Yorkshire Special - Christmas at Castle Howard, York Christmas Market & Skipton 7 06 December 2024 3 Newcastle & Durham Christmas Markets - Ramada Encore Newcastle Gateshead 8 06 December 2024 4 Normandy's Christmas Market - Ibis Falaise, Normandy 18 06 December 2024 3 Ostend & Bruges Christmas Markets - 3* Royal Astrid Hotel, Ostend 20 2024 Festive Holiday Departures by Date Departure Date No. of Days Title Page No. 06 December 2024 4 Magical Disney Break - Grand Magic Hotel 43 07 December 2024 2 London & Brighton Festive Weekend 10 11 December 2024 2 Exeter Festive Canal Cruise, Christmas Market & Bath 9 13 December 2024 3 Canterbury Christmas Market & Festive Folkestone 9 23 December 2024 5 Christmas Mystery Tour 28 23 December 2024 5 Christmas in Folkestone - Grand Burstin Hotel 28 23 December 2024 5 Christmas in Bournemouth Hoppa' Break - Royal Bath Hotel 29 23 December 2024 5 Christmas in Scarborough - Grand Hotel, Scarborough 29 23 December 2024 5 Christmas in Torquay - Trecarn Hotel, Torquay 30 23 December 2024 6 Christmas in the Rhine Valley - Hotel Wagner 31 29 December 2024 5 New Year in the Rhine Valley - Hotel Wagner 34 30 December 2024 4 Hogmanay on Loch Long - Loch Long Hotel 34 30 December 2024 4 New Year Mystery Tour 32 30 December 2024 4 New Year in Folkestone - Grand Burstin Hotel 32 30 December 2024 4 New Year in Bournemouth - Britannia Carrington Hotel 33 30 December 2024 4 Yorkshire New Year Special - York, Leeds & Yorkshire Dales - Midland Hotel, Bradford 33 2025 Winter Breaks - Departures by Date Departure Date No. of Days Title Page No. 11 January 2025 2 London & Brighton Winter Weekend Break 58 13 January 2025 5 Folkestone Winter Warmer - Grand Burstin Hotel - with 2 for 1 Bar 52 19 January 2025 3 Disney Magical January Break - Staying at a Disney® Hotel 46 24 January 2025 3 Magical Disney Break - Grand Magic Hotel 43 24 January 2025 3 Disney Winter Dreams - Staying at a Disney® Hotel 46 24 January 2025 5 Torquay Winter Warmer - Devonshire Hotel - with Half Price Bar 51 14 February 2025 3 Bournemouth Weekend Break - Oceana Group Hotel 55 14 February 2025 3 Bournemouth Weekend Break - Carrington Hotel with 2 for 1 Bar 55 15 February 2025 2 York, Whitby & Scarborough - Grand Hotel, Scarborough 58 17 February 2025 5 Scotland Mystery Tour 53 17 February 2025 3 Magical Disney Break - Grand Magic Hotel 43 17 February 2025 3 Disney February Half Term Special - Staying at a Disney® Hotel 47 17 February 2025 5 Torquay Seaside Special - Riviera Hotel 54 21 February 2025 3 Harrogate & York - 3* Cairn Hotel, Harrogate 56 27 February 2025 5 Weymouth Winter Warmer - Prince Regent Hotel - with Half Price Bar 52 03 March 2025 5 Folkestone Winter Warmer - Grand Burstin Hotel - with 2 for 1 Bar 52 14 March 2025 3 Torquay Bargain Weekend - Riviera Hotel 54 17 March 2025 5 Scotland Mystery Tour 53 21 March 2025 3 Snowdon Spring Special - George IV Hotel 57 21 March 2025 3 Lake District Weekend - 3* Cumbria Grand Hotel 55 21 March 2025 3 Weymouth Spring Special - 3* Royal Hotel 56 22 March 2025 2 Charming Chester & Liverpool - The 4* Queen Hotel, Chester 59 27 March 2025 5 Scarborough Winter Warmer - Esplanade Hotel 53 29 March 2025 2 London & Theatre Weekend - choice of West End Show 59 04 April 2025 3 Cromer & Norwich Spring Special - Hotel de Paris 57 14 April 2025 5 Torquay Seaside Special - Riviera & Ashley Court Hotels 54 22 April 2025 3 Disney Easter Special - Staying at a Disney® Hotel 47 For more 2025 departures - please check our website for regular updates - www.harryshaw.co.uk
6 | To book call (024) 76 455 544 or visit www.harryshaw.co.uk Spirit of Christmas Bournemouth Winter Weekend Carrington House Hotel Bournemouth is the perfect holiday centre with its famous theatres, 2 splendid Victorian piers, miles and miles of golden sands, great shopping and a sheltered climate. We start with a local departure for our journey south. There will be time to look around Bournemouth before we check in to our hotel. You will stay at the Carrington House Hotel, Bournemouth. All rooms have private facilities and features include a bar and restaurant. On day 2 we take you on a scenic drive to the New Forest taking in olde worlde Brockenhurst and Georgian Lymington. On day 3 there is time to catch a breath of sea air before we commence our journey home arriving back later on. 3 Days • 2 Nights from just per person £169.95 Bournemouth Price Includes: • Return coach travel • Visits as detailed • 2 nights dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation starting with dinner on day of arrival and ending with breakfast on departure day Not Included: • Any charges hotel may make for use of facilities • Personal expenditure, gratuities, or any admission charges etc. • Travel insurance • Single room supplement Image Credit: BCP Tourism Departure Date Price per person 08 November £169.95 Single Room Supplement £30.00 Travel Insurance £29.95 Snowdon & Portmeirion 4 Days • 3 Nights from just per person £279.95 Price Includes: • Coach travel • 3 nights dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation starting with dinner on day of arrival and ending with breakfast on departure day • Sunday lunch • Basic admission to Portmeirion • Excursions as detailed (subject to change) Not Included: • Personal expenditure, gratuities, any admission charges etc. • Any charges hotel may make for use of facilities • Travel insurance • Single room supplement Please note: Festive programme subject to change/substitution - no compensation will be payable. Departure Date Price per person 01 November £279.95 Single Room Supplement £27.00 Castle View Supplement £18.00 Travel Insurance £32.95 Portmeirion Criccieth enjoys splendid views over the Cardigan Bay. It is home to a Mediaeval castle built by the Welsh in the mid 13th Century. The castle divides the town into 2 with a pebbly beach to the west and a lovely sheltered mainly sandy beach to the east. The countryside around is breathtaking with awesome mountain scenery of Snowdonia and delightful gardens and castles at every turn. We start with a local departure by coach and make our way to Criccieth and the George IV Hotel. This is set on the High Street in the centre of town with magnificent views towards the sea and castle. All rooms have private facilities, TV and tea / coffee making facilities. During your stay the festive programme includes: • Day 1 - A glass of Bucks Fizz with dinner and entertainment • Day 2 - Christmas dinner with all the trimmings and entertainment • Day 3 - Sunday lunch and dinner with party night and bubbly at 11pm During your stay we have included these great excursions: • A visit to the Snowdonia National Park • Half day visit to Portmeirion village. This unique village is set on its own peninsular on the southern shores of Snowdonia. It was the setting used for the famous TV series ‘The Prisoner’. There are lovely gardens and fascinating vistas at every turn. (Entrance included in the tour cost) Return home on day 4 after breakfast. George IV Hotel Festive Sparkle Weekend BOOK NOW BOOK NOW
To book call (024) 76 455 544 or visit www.harryshaw.co.uk | 7 Spirit of Christmas Glasgow’s Christmas Market Festive Yorkshire Special Ibis Styles Glasgow Central Hotel Christmas at Castle Howard, York Christmas Market & Skipton 3 Days • 2 Nights from just per person £229.95 Departure Date Price per person 29 November £229.95 Single Room Supplement £90.00 Travel Insurance £29.95 Departure Date Price per person 06 December £229.95 Single Room Supplement £20.00 Travel Insurance £29.95 Glasgow’s Christmas market transforms the city with festive cheer. Nestled in George Square, it’s a dazzling spectacle of lights, stalls and seasonal delights. Visitors revel in the aroma of mulled wine, explore unique crafts and enjoy the spirited atmosphere. The market, adorned with decorations, embodies the magic of the holiday season. Our great festive weekend goes like this: Day 1 – Travel north calling in at Gretna Green before continuing to our hotel – the Ibis Styles Glasgow Central where accommodation is reserved for 2 nights bed and breakfast with dinner included tonight. Day 2 – Make your own way to the Christmas Markets. As well you may like to explore Glasgow’s other attractions from the stunning Kelvingrove Art Gallery to the iconic Glasgow Cathedral, its cultural diversity and architectural splendors captivates visitors. Day 3 - Return to the midlands calling it at the English Lake District Important Note: If Christmas Market is not operating on these days or any elements are not available no compensation will be payable. Enjoy a festive Yorkshire break which takes in so much. We start with a local departure for our journey north to Castle Howard – the magnificent ancestral home of the Howard family – in all its festive glory. Set in 1,000 acres of garden and parkland it is one of the great houses of England which is transformed at Christmastime. If the weather is fine the beautiful garden is also worth exploring. There are also shops, including a farm and chocolate shop. Afterwards we make our way to the Midland Hotel, Bradford for 2 nights on a dinner, bed & breakfast basis. On day 2 we visit York, a truly delightful city - no more so than at this festive time. The programme of events is uniquely diverse and offers something for everyone. In the run up to Christmas there is a vibrant atmosphere within the ancient city walls and the colourful St. Nicholas Fayre centered on the traditional market is in full swing. Day 3 – We drive to the charming market town of Skipton known for its castle and scenic landscapes returning via the picturesque Ribble Valley to the Midlands. Important Note: Harry Shaw/City Cruiser has no control over the activities featured as part of the York St Nicholas Fayre and Castle Howard. No compensation will be payable if any part of the break is affected by nonavailability of features or cancellation of events. Price Includes: • Return coach travel • 2 nights bed and breakfast accommodation with dinner on the first night only at the Ibis Styles Glasgow Central Hotel • Excursion as detailed Not Included: • Personal expenditure, gratuities or any applicable admission charges • Charges made by hotel for use of facilities • Travel insurance • Single room supplement Price Includes: • Return coach travel • 2 nights dinner, bed and breakfast at the Midland Hotel, Bradford • Excursions as detailed Not Included: • Personal expenditure, gratuities or any applicable admission charges • Charges made by hotel for use of facilities • Travel insurance • Single room supplement Image: Castle Howard, Great Hal at Christmas © Andy Bulmer Castle Howard - Great Hall 3 Days • 2 Nights from just per person £229.95 BOOK NOW BOOK NOW
8 | To book call (024) 76 455 544 or visit www.harryshaw.co.uk Spirit of Christmas Pre-Christmas in the Peaks Palace Hotel, Buxton Departure Date Price per person 29 November £199.95 Single Room Supplement £40.00 Travel Insurance £29.95 We start with a local departure for our journey to the spa town of Buxton known as the gateway town to the Peaks. Don’t miss the Opera House, Pavilion Gardens, Serpentine walk or the Devonshire Dome. Accommodation has been reserved for 2 nights with dinner, bed & breakfast at the Palace Hotel Buxton, built in 1868 and a prominent building in Buxton. All rooms have private facilities, colour TV and tea / coffee making facilities. Features include a restaurant, bar, lounge bar and leisure facilities including an indoor pool. (Some facilities chargeable). On day 2 – We take you to Chesterfield and the Artisan market returning via Bakewell and the stunning Peak district. On Day 3 – we call in at Nottingham for some last-minute Christmas shopping before returning home. Price Includes: • Return coach travel • 2 nights dinner, bed and breakfast at the Palace Hotel, Buxton • Excursions as detailed (subject to change) Not Included: • Personal expenditure, gratuities or any applicable admission charges • Charges made by hotel for use of facilities • Travel insurance • Single room supplement Buxton Opera House 3 Days • 2 Nights from just per person £199.95 Buxton Newcastle & Durham Christmas Markets Ramada Encore Newcastle, Gateshead 3 Days • 2 Nights from just per person £239.95 Departure Date Price per person 06 December £239.95 Single Room Supplement £35.00 Travel Insurance £29.95 Enjoy this great festive break taking in a visit to these great cities - Newcastle and Durham and their Christmas markets. The Christmas markets in Newcastle are just a short stroll away from the city centre. You will discover a variety of food stalls & a wide collection of stalls offering all sorts of Christmas gifts & ideas. Of course the pubs and bars in the city centre are not far away from the market. The magnificent city of Durham hosts its Christmas festival set around the World Heritage site of the cathedral, castle and throughout the city centre with numerous stalls, entertainment and activities. Accommodation is reserved at the Ramada Encore Newcastle, Gateshead Quays for 2 nights with dinner, bed and breakfast basis. Price Includes: • Return coach travel • Excursions as detailed • 2 nights dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation at the Ramada Encore Newcastle, Gateshead Not Included: • Personal expenditure, gratuities or any applicable admission charges • Any charges hotel may make for use of facilities • Travel insurance • Single room supplement Durham BOOK NOW BOOK NOW
To book call (024) 76 455 544 or visit www.harryshaw.co.uk | 9 Spirit of Christmas Exeter Festive Canal Cruise, Christmas Market & Bath Departure Date Price per person 11 December £129.95 Single Room Supplement £10.00 Travel Insurance £26.95 We start with a local departure by coach for our journey south to Exeter. There will be free time to enjoy the Christmas market by the cathedral before boarding the canal cruise at Exeter Canal Basin. Journey along the oldest working ship canal in Europe and enjoy your included homemade mulled wine and warm mince pie. We travel through 2 working lochs and Countess Wear Swing Bridge into charming Exmouth. This is a tranquil cruise bursting with history and interest. Continue to our hotel located within coaching distance of Torquay for the night with dinner, bed & breakfast. On day 2: Time to catch a breath of sea air before we make our way to historic Bath – one of the most beautiful cities in the UK. Return home later on. Price Includes: • Return coach travel • 1 night half board accommodation starting with dinner on day of arrival and ending with breakfast on departure day at a good class hotel within coaching distance of Torquay • Excursion as detailed • Festive canal cruise including mulled wine and mince pie Not Included: • Personal expenditure, gratuities or any applicable admission charges • Charges made by hotel for use of facilities • Travel insurance • Single room supplement Please Note: If any aspects of the tour are unavailable no compensation will be payable. 2 Days • 1 Night from just per person £129.95 Canterbury Christmas Market & Folkestone Grand Burstin Hotel, Folkestone Enjoy a special 3 day festive break away on this great tour. • A visit to the historic Canterbury for the Christmas market. This will get you truly into the Christmas spirit. There are market stalls, entertainment events and Santa and his elves will be coming to town • At leisure in Folkestone to see the Festive Market at Folkestone harbour with independent market stalls, music and much more. • A visit to the Ashford Designer outlet to pick up a bargain or two. • Two nights dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation at the Grand Burstin Hotel, Folkestone in rooms with private facilities. Important Notes: • Harry Shaw cannot guarantee that any part of the entertainment programme will be provided • Britannia specialise in providing “value for money” budget accommodation. If any aspect of this is not to your liking please make this known to hotel staff during the time of your stay. We cannot enter into any correspondence on your return. • Britannia reserve the right to refuse bookings for any reason. This is solely a Britannia decision and any client effected must take up the matter with them. • If Christmas markets are not operating on these days or any elements are provided in a different form from that shown no compensation will apply. 3 Days • 2 Nights from just per person £149.95 Canterbury Christmas Market Price Includes: • Return coach travel • Visits as detailed • 2 nights dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation at the Grand Burstin Hotel, Folkestone Not Included: • Any charges hotel may make for use of facilities • Personal expenditure, gratuities, or any admission charges etc. • Travel insurance • Single room supplement Image Credit: Canterbury BID. Photographer David King Departure Date Price per person 13 December £149.95 Single Room Supplement £30.00 Harbour View Supplement £20.00 Travel Insurance £29.95 BOOK NOW BOOK NOW
10 | To book call (024) 76 455 544 or visit www.harryshaw.co.uk Spirit of Christmas London & Brighton Festive Weekend Price Includes: • Return coach travel • 1 night dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation at a good class hotel in the south of England • Excursions ad detailed (subject to change) Not Included: • Personal expenditure, gratuities or any applicable admission charges • Any charges hotel may make for use of facilities • Travel insurance • Single room supplement Important Note: Harry Shaw / City Cruiser have no control over the activities featured as part of the London and Brighton Christmas festival/markets. No compensation will be applicable if any part of the break is affected by nonavailability of features or cancellation of events. Departure Date Price per person 07 December £109.95 Single Room Supplement £20.00 Travel Insurance £26.95 2 Days • 1 Night from just per person £109.95 Enjoy a 2 day festive break in fashionable bustling London and Brighton. We start with a local departure for our journey south. We take you to London and drop you off at a central point. The rest of the afternoon is free for you to shop or sightsee. You may like to take a ride on the London Eye or perhaps visit Harrods. Or visit Leicester Square where it will be transformed into a winter wonderland with a festive market filled with hand-crafted goods and refreshments. You can wander along the river where there will be wooden cabins selling yuletide gifts and festive foods. At approximately 17.30 hours our coach will pick you up and transfer you to our hotel. We use a selection of hotels in the south of England. All rooms have private facilities, TV and tea / coffee making facilities. Dinner is included tonight. On day 2, after breakfast we take you to Brighton. Don’t miss the extravagant Royal Pavilion or perhaps take a walk through the ‘Lanes’ – packed with shops and restaurants and at this time of year enjoy the magical atmosphere of the Brighton Christmas market and festival including the Apres ski bar for festive drinks. During the mid-afternoon we commence our journey home, arriving back later on. Brighton Pier Pulteney Bridge - Bath Harrods - London York Hotel, Weston-Super-Mare Price Includes: • Return coach travel • Excursions as detailed • 1 night dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation at the York Hotel, Weston-Super- Mare (or similar) • Admission to Longleat Festival of Light Not Included: • Any charges hotel may make for use of facilities • Personal expenditure, gratuities, or any admission charges etc. • Travel insurance • Single room supplement 2 Days • 1 Night from just per person £169.95 Longleat Festival of Light The beautiful Longleat estate will take on a new light in November. There is a dazzling display of giant lanterns sweeping through the grounds. From colourful dragons and temples to extraordinary re-creations of the nearby Safari Parks residents. It is a skilful spectacle that brings together the ancient art of Chinese lanterns with modern lighting and design on a level of size and intimacy that makes it unique throughout Europe. Our trip starts on day 1 with a local departure. We will take you directly towards Longleat to enjoy the Festival of Light in the early afternoon with free time until the early evening. Afterwards we make our way to the York Hotel, Weston-Super-Mare located opposite the beach and a short walk from the Grand Pier. Rooms are reserved with private facilities and dinner is included tonight. Hotel features include a restaurant and bar. On day 2 we take you to Bath – recognised as one of the most beautiful cities in the world. It offers stunning architecture, great shopping and amazing attractions such as the Royal Crescent, the Circus and Pulteney Bridge. There are many museums and attractions including the Roman Baths. (No admissions included). Return home later on. Longleat Festival of Light Departure Date Price per person 16 November £169.95 Children under 12 yrs (sharing room with 2 adults) - £25 reduction per child Single Room Supplement £20.00 Travel Insurance £26.95 Important Note: If any of the facilities at Longleat are offered in a different form to that shown no compensation will apply. BOOK NOW BOOK NOW
To book call (024) 76 455 544 or visit www.harryshaw.co.uk | 11 Spirit of Christmas Liverpool & Manchester Christmas Markets St Helens Hotel 2 Days • 1 Night from just per person £99.95 Departure Date Price per person 16 November £99.95 Single Room Supplement £35.00 Travel Insurance £26.95 Join our 2 day festive break with great shopping opportunities. We take you firstly to Liverpool with time to enjoy the wonderful atmosphere and attractions of ‘The Beatles’ city. The Christmas markets will have an array of stalls selling Christmas gifts and stocking fillers with a selection of food stalls and plenty of bars for you to maybe sample a hot cider. Maybe grab a bite to eat before we re-join the coach and make our way to the St Helens hotel where rooms are booked on a bed & breakfast basis for the night in rooms with private facilities. On day 2, after breakfast, we make our way to Manchester. The areas of Albert Square and St Ann’s Square are transformed into a Winter Wonderland. This shopping experience promises to offer a range of Christmas decorations, Arts and Crafts including wooden toys, European dolls and teddies, jewellery and pottery, European wines, Gluhweins, beers and local food delicacies. There will be time to shop until you drop before we head home in the late afternoon. Manchester Christmas Market Liverpool Price Includes: • Return coach travel • 1 night bed and breakfast accommodation at the St Helens Hotel • Excursions as detailed (subject to change) Not Included: • Personal expenditure, gratuities or any applicable admission charges • Any charges hotel may make for use of facilities • Travel insurance • Single room supplement Important Note: Harry Shaw/City Cruiser have no control over the activities featured as part of the Manchester Christmas Market/ Liverpool Christmas Market celebrations. No compensation will be applicable if any part of the break is affected by non-availability of features or cancellation of events. Thursford Christmas Spectacular Wensum Valley Hotel 2 Days • 1 Night from just per person £219.95 Departure Date Price per person 09 November £219.95 30 November £219.95 Single Room Supplement £30.00 Travel Insurance £26.95 Price Includes: • Return coach travel • 1 night bed and English breakfast accommodation at the Wensum Valley Hotel • A late 2-course lunch on day 1 • Ticket to see the 19.00 hours performance of the Thursford Christmas Spectacular on Saturday. (Please note: Tickets may not be together and are located in various parts of the hall) • Excursions as detailed Not Included: • Any charges hotel may make for use of facilities • Personal expenditure, gratuities etc • Any other applicable admission charges • Travel insurance • Single room supplement The Thursford Christmas Spectacular, the largest Christmas show in England and live from the heart of Norfolk, is a pageant of colour, spectacle and music. With the rousing sound of trumpets, the skirl of bagpipes and the rattle of drums, your heart will miss a beat at such a sensation of sights and sounds. The Mighty Wurlitzer, is the corner stone of every lavish production, where behind the scenes a powerful array of instruments perform in harmony. Day 1 - We start with a local departure and make our way east to our hotel - the Wensum Valley Hotel. All rooms are well appointed. Guests can make use of the free Wi-Fi and enjoy complimentary use of the leisure facilities including a swimming pool and sauna. A 2-course late lunch is included today. You will have time to check in and freshen up prior to the coach departing at 16.30-17.00 hrs for the journey to Thursford, arriving in time for you to browse around the various shops, have a drink or a bite to eat, prior to the highlight of the tour - the evening performance, (19.00 hours), of the Thursford Christmas Spectacular. After what is sure to be a great night of entertainment the coach will be waiting to transfer you back to the hotel. Day 2 - After a full English breakfast, we check out of the hotel and make our way into historic Norwich. This is just the place to pick up some Christmas shopping in one of the department stores or independent retailers. The city is also famous for its cathedral and the Tombland area, once a Saxon market place. After time at leisure we re-join the coach and make our return journey to the Midlands. Important Notes: We cannot accept responsibility for any delays in arrival or failure to arrive at the venue which are the result or circumstances beyond our control. Responsibility is not accepted if the Thursford Spectacular, or any element of it, is cancelled for whatever reason. If the entire show is cancelled after departure arrangements will proceed and ticket value only will be refunded. There will be no additional compensation. The Thursford Collection does not permit children under 8 years of age. Wheelchair users: There is limited wheelchair space at the Thursford Christmas Spectacular, therefore Harry Shaw City Cruiser Holidays must be made aware of those wishing to remain in their wheelchairs at the time of original booking. Patrons who wish to remain in their wheelchairs must have a ticket that is printed with ‘Wheelchair Seat’. Thursford cannot supply wheelchairs for this event. BOOK NOW BOOK NOW
12 | To book call (024) 76 455 544 or visit www.harryshaw.co.uk Spirit of Christmas Pulteny Bridge - Bath Winchester Cathedral 4* Bristol & Bath Weekend Winchester & Southampton Christmas Markets Mercure Bristol North, The Grange Hotel Enjoy a weekend taking in so much and staying at a top class hotel. We start with a local departure and take you directly to Bristol. There will be time for shopping or sightseeing. You may wish to visit Brunel’s SS Great Britain – the fully restored waterfront complex or Bristol’s renowned cathedral, (entrance fees not included). Afterwards we make our way to our hotel – the Mercure Bristol North, The Grange Hotel set in a rural location. All rooms are well appointed with private facilities and there is a restaurant and lounge/bar. Dinner is included tonight. On day two, after a leisurely breakfast, we depart for the renowned city of Bath with its many historic treasures and monuments, beautiful architecture and superb shopping centre. Enjoy this great weekend break taking in two great destinations. Winchester – the ancient capital of England, full of mediaeval character and buildings including the famous cathedral – the burial place of Jane Austen. The Winchester Cathedral Christmas markets is set in a unique location next to the cathedral and takes inspiration from the traditional German Christmas markets with traders from all over the UK selling gifts, decorations and festive food. During the late afternoon/early evening we make our way to the Holiday Inn, Fareham for 1 night dinner, bed & breakfast (3 course, 3 choice buffet dinner). All rooms have private facilities and features include a gym and swimming pool with access included during your stay. Southampton Christmas Market – This traditional market features individually designed alpine chalets offering a range of hand-made authentic gifts and decorations as well as a menu of international dishes. Return home in the mid/late afternoon. Please Note: If Christmas Markets are not operating on these days or any elements are not available no compensation will be payable. 2 Days • 1 Night from just per person £119.95 2 Days • 1 Night from just per person £119.95 Price Includes: • Return coach travel • 1 night dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation at Mercure Bristol North, The Grange Hotel • Visits to Bristol and Bath Not Included: • Any charges hotel may make for use of facilities • Personal expenditure, gratuities, or any admission charges etc. • Travel insurance • Single room supplement Price Includes: • Return coach travel • 1 night dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation at the Holiday Inn, Fareham Solent • Excursions as detailed Not Included: • Any charges hotel may make for use of facilities • Personal expenditure, gratuities, or any admission charges etc. • Travel insurance • Single room supplement Departure Date Price per person 09 November £119.95 Single Room Supplement £25.00 Travel Insurance £26.95 Departure Date Price per person 16 November £119.95 Single Room Supplement £30.00 Travel Insurance £26.95 Holiday Inn, Fareham Solent BOOK NOW BOOK NOW
To book call (024) 76 455 544 or visit www.harryshaw.co.uk | 13 Spirit of Christmas 2 Days • 1 Night from just per person £129.95 York St Nicholas Fayre & Leeds Cairn Hotel, Harrogate York Departure Date Price per person 23 November £129.95 Single Room Supplement £20.00 Travel Insurance £26.95 Price Includes: • Return coach travel • Excursions as detailed • 1 night dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation at the Cairn Hotel, Harrogate Not Included: • Personal expenditure, gratuities or any applicable admission charges • Any charges hotel may make for use of facilities • Travel insurance • Single room supplement Important Note: If Christmas markets not operating on these dates or any elements not available no compensation will be payable. Top Image Credit: visityork.org Enjoy a weekend break which takes in so much. We start with a local departure for our journey north to York, a truly delightful city - no more so than at this festive time. The programme of events is uniquely diverse and offers something for everyone. In the run up to Christmas there is a vibrant atmosphere within the ancient city walls and the colourful St. Nicholas Fayre centered on the traditional market is in full swing. Look out for the markets’ culinary delights, Christmas illuminations, craft fairs, carols, music, pavement pantomime etc. York’s famous museums, theatres and churches come alive also with a variety of festivities. During the late afternoon/early evening we make our way to the Cairn Hotel in Harrogate for the night on a dinner, bed & breakfast basis. On day 2 we take you to Leeds renowned for some of the best shopping in the North – with a Harvey Nichols store - just the place to pick up that elusive Christmas gift. Return home later on. Chatsworth & Chester Christmas Market Ramada Plaza, Wrexham 2 Days • 1 Night from just per person £169.95 Departure Date Price per person 30 November £169.95 Single Room Supplement £25.00 Travel Insurance £26.95 Enjoy a weekend break which takes in all this: • A visit to historic Chester for shopping. Here you will find over 70 traditional wooden chalets situated in the heart of Chester, all wrapped around a sparkling Christmas tree. There will be an abundance of festive treats and gifts on offer, including quality local and regional products, crafts, clothing, accessories, jewellery, unique gifts and stocking fillers which are sure to make the perfect present! Afterwards we make our way to our hotel - Ramada Plaza, Wrexham where overnight accommodation is reserved on a dinner, bed and breakfast basis. All rooms are well appointed and features include a bar and restaurant etc. • On Sunday, a visit to Chatsworth House which is transformed for Christmas in a rich display of colour and light. The glimmer of candles, the smell and colours of the decorated trees, the sound of music playing, rooms which evoke the spirit of Christmas all await us. Price Includes: • Return coach travel • Excursions as detailed • 1 night dinner, bed and breakfast at the Ramada Plaza, Wrexham (or similar) Not Included: • Personal expenditure, gratuities or any applicable admission charges • Any charges hotel may make for use of facilities • Travel insurance • Single room supplement Important Note: Harry Shaw have no control over the activities or features at Chester or Chatsworth. If any aspect is unavailable for any reason compensation will not apply. Chatsworth Image Credits: Chatsworth House Trust & DPC Photography Chatsworth House Chatsworth House BOOK NOW BOOK NOW
14 | To book call (024) 76 455 544 or visit www.harryshaw.co.uk Spirit of Christmas Grand Hotel York, Whitby & We start with a local departure for our journey north to historic York. Here there will be time to look around – you may wish to visit the Railway Museum, the Minster, or simply ‘shop until you drop’. From here we make our way to our hotel in Scarborough where rooms have been booked for the night, with private facilities. Dinner is included tonight. On day 2 we take you to the ancient fishing port of Whitby with its connections with Bram Stoker. There will be free time to explore Whitby and maybe get a bite to eat before we make our way home arriving back later on. 2 Days • 1 Night from just per person £99.95 Price Includes: • Coach travel • 1 night dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation at the Grand Hotel, Scarborough,(or similar) • ‘2 for 1’ bar for 3 hours - full details available at hotel. If any aspect is not available or withdrawn there will be no compensation payable • Excursions as detailed Not Included: • Personal expenditure, gratuities, any admission charges etc. • Any charges hotel may make for use of facilities • Travel insurance • Single room supplement Scarborough Departure Date Price per person 02 November £99.95 Single Room Supplement £15.00 Travel Insurance £26.95 Scarborough Important Notes: 1. Harry Shaw cannot guarantee that any part of the entertainment programme will be provided 2. Britannia specialise in providing “value for money” budget accommodation. If any aspect of this is not to your liking please make this known to hotel staff during the time of your stay. We cannot enter into any correspondence on your return. 3. Britannia reserve the right to refuse bookings for any reason. This is solely a Britannia decision and any client effected must take up the matter with them. Cardiff & Bath Christmas Market York Hotel, Weston Super Mare 2 Days • 1 Night from just per person £129.95 Enjoy two special festive days away on this great tour. We start with a local departure for our journey to Cardiff. Here you can see the largest Christmas market in Wales with numerous individual craft stalls. As well you can explore this great city with its castle and range of speciality shops. Catch a bite to eat as we are staying until the early evening. Afterwards we join up with our coach and travel to the York Hotel, Weston Super Mare where overnight accommodation has been reserved on a dinner, bed and breakfast basis. The York Hotel is located opposite the beach and is just a short walk from the Grand Pier. Hotel features include a modern restaurant, wine bar and stylish lounge. On day 2 we take you to Georgian Bath – one of Britain’s finest cities which has been famous since Roman times for its mineral springs. There will be time to explore the historic sites and take in the Christmas market. Bath Christmas Market Price Includes: • Return coach travel • 1 night dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation at the York Hotel, Weston Super Mare (or similar) • Visits as detailed (subject to change) Not Included: • Personal expenditure, gratuities or any applicable admission charges • Any charges hotel may make for use of facilities • Travel insurance • Single room supplement Important Note: If Christmas markets not operating on these dates or any elements not available no compensation will be payable. Departure Date Price per person 23 November £129.95 Single Room Supplement £20.00 Travel Insurance £26.95 BOOK NOW BOOK NOW
To book call (024) 76 455 544 or visit www.harryshaw.co.uk | 15 Spirit of Christmas Manchester’s Christmas Market Departing 23 November Day Trip from just per person £35.95 Find everything you need for Christmas right here. The areas of Albert Square and St. Ann’s Square are transformed into a winter wonderland. This shopping experience promises to offer a range of Christmas decorations, arts and crafts including wooden toys, European dolls and teddies, jewellery and pottery, European wines, Gluhweins, beers and local food delicacies. Important Note: If any aspect of the market is unavailable for any reason or the market is not operating on this day, no compensation will be payable. Price Includes: • Return coach travel • Visit as detailed Not Included: • Personal expenditure, gratuities • Any admission charges etc • Any meals, drinks etc. • Travel Insurance Christmas Time in Bakewell Departing 17 November Day Trip from just per person £34.95 Home to the famous Bakewell pudding the town is located in the heart of the Peak District National Park. The cobbled streets and little courtyards make the perfect setting for the Christmas Market. Over 80 stalls selling a wide range of gifts. Important Note: If any aspect of the market is unavailable for any reason or the market is not operating on this day, no compensation will be payable. Price Includes: • Return coach travel • Visit as detailed Not Included: • Personal expenditure, gratuities • Any admission charges etc • Any meals, drinks etc. • Travel Insurance Nottingham Winter Wonderland Day Trip from just per person £35.95 Departing 23 November Wander among over 60 themed market stalls selling Yuletide gifts, including locally produced cold foods and preserves, local handmade jewellery, glassware and framed comic art, overlooked by a twinkling Council House. There’ll be plenty of festive fayre on offer too, with stalls selling traditional glühwein, pretzels and stollen. Important Note: Harry Shaw/City Cruiser have no control over the activities features as part of the Nottingham Winter Wonderland celebrations. No compensation will be applicable if any part of the day trip is affected by non-availability of features or cancellation of events. Price Includes: • Return coach travel • Visit as detailed Not Included: • Personal expenditure, gratuities • Any admission charges etc • Any meals, drinks etc. • Travel Insurance Top Image Credit: S Maddison BOOK NOW BOOK NOW BOOK NOW
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