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2 | To book call (024) 76 455 544 or visit www.harryshaw.co.uk Introduction 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 2026 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 Festive UK & European Holiday Departure Points Departure Points UK Tours 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 Wishes Please Note: The operation of the pick up points shown above 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.
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 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 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 2026. 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. Local Taxes - In addition to the price of your holiday you may have to pay local taxes, which will be payable by you in resort (which we refer to as “tourist tax(es)”). We will do our best to let you know the approximate amount of any tourist tax at the time of booking. Please be aware that these tourist taxes are usually payable in local currency and therefore, currency fluctuations may have an impact on the amount you pay at your accommodation. Tourist taxes may vary by factors such as duration, star rating and season and may change after booking depending on the rules in place at your holiday destination. Where we are notified of any new tourist taxes, or of a change to the existing tourist taxes payable, we will do our best to let you know before your holiday. If no tourist tax is shown at the time of booking, either our Supplier has paid the tax on your behalf, or the destination does not (at the time of booking) charge tourist taxes. • 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 2026 Festive Holiday Departures by Date Departure Date No. of Days Title Page No. OCTOBER 09 October 2026 3 Blackpool Illuminations Weekend - Bluewaters Hotel 9 30 October 2026 3 Blackpool Illuminations Weekend - Melville Hotel 9 NOVEMBER 01 November 2026 4 Disney November Special - Choice of Disney Hotels 46 02 November 2026 5 Kent's Coast & Canterbury Turkey & Tinsel Break - Grand Burstin Hotel 23 02 November 2026 5 Tenby & The Mumbles Turkey & Tinsel Break - Cliffe Norton Hotel 25 06 November 2026 3 Blackpool Illuminations Weekend - Bluewaters Hotel 9 06 November 2026 3 Wales Winter Warmer Weekend - Celtic Royal Hotel, Caernarfon 9 06 November 2026 3 Pontins Sand Bay Turkey & Tinsel Weekend Break - Adults Only 26 07 November 2026 2 Bournemouth Winter Weekend with '2 for 1 Bar' - Carrington House Hotel 17 07 November 2026 2 York, Whitby & Scarborough - Grand Hotel 13 12 November 2026 4 Disney's Enchanted Christmas - Dream Castle Hotel 44 13 November 2026 4 Snowdon & Portmeirion Festive Sparkle - George IV Hotel 6 13 November 2026 3 Eastbourne Bargain Weekend Turkey & Tinsel Break - Afton Hotel 26 14 November 2026 2 Longleat Festival of Light - York Hotel, Weston-Super-Mare 12 14 November 2026 2 Thursford Christmas Spectacular - Wensum Valley Hotel 14 14 November 2026 2 Bargain London Weekend 17 16 November 2026 5 Sights of Scotland Turkey & Tinsel Break - Rob Roy Hotel, Aberfoyle 25 18 November 2026 1 Chatsworth House Dressed for Christmas 18 21 November 2026 2 Liverpool & Manchester Christmas Markets - St Helens Hotel 13 21 November 2026 2 Winchester Christmas Market & Southampton - Holiday Inn, Fareham 10 21 November 2026 2 York, Harrogate & McArthurGlen - 3* Cairn Hotel, Harrogate 16 22 November 2026 1 Santa Safari at West Midlands Safari Park 19 23 November 2026 5 Scarborough Winter Special - Turkey & Tinsel Grand Hotel, Scarborough 24 26 November 2026 2 Norwich & The Norfolk Broads Cruise - Holiday Inn Norwich 11 27 November 2026 3 Blackpool Illuminations Weekend - Melville Hotel 9 27 November 2026 4 Brussels Winter Wonder & Bruges Christmas Markets - 3* B&B Hotel Brussels Airport, Diegem 21 28 November 2026 2 Chatsworth & Chester Christmas Markets - Ramada Plaza Wrexham 15 28 November 2026 2 Bristol & Gloucester Quays Christmas Markets - Mercure Bristol North The Grange Hotel 12 28 November 2026 2 Cardiff & Bath Christmas Markets - Holiday Inn, Newport 15 28 November 2026 2 Festive London & Brighton Weekend - Europa Hotel Gatwick 10 29 November 2026 1 Oxford Christmas Market & Bicester Designer Outlet 19 30 November 2026 1 Bright Lights of Bournemouth Turkey & Tinsel - Durley Dean Hotel 23 DECEMBER 02 December 2026 2 Festive Canal Cruise - including Bath & Exeter Christmas Markets 11 02 December 2026 1 Christmas at Blenheim Palace 18 04 December 2026 3 Ostend & Bruges Christmas Markets - 3* Royal Astrid Hotel 21 04 December 2026 4 5-Star Potters Resort 'All Inclusive' Festive Weekend Break - Adults Only 6 05 December 2026 2 Newcastle Christmas Markets Weekend - Ramada Newcastle Gateshead Hotel 16 05 December 2026 2 Thursford Christmas Spectacular - Wensum Valley Hotel 14 06 December 2026 1 Black Country Living Museum 18 07 December 2026 5 Christmas Markets of the Rhine Valley - Hotel Wagner 20 2026 Festive Holiday Departures by Date Departure Date No. of Days Title Page No. 07 December 2026 5 Scotland Mystery Tour - Turkey & Tinsel 24 09 December 2026 1 East Lancashire Railway Festive Lunch 19 11 December 2026 4 Best of British Festive Break featuring York St Nicholas Fayre - The Monarch Hotel, Bridlington 8 11 December 2026 4 Strasbourg & Colmar Christmas Markets - 3* Hotel The Originals City Hotel The Relais de Rixheim 22 18 December 2026 4 Pre-Christmas Paignton & Train of Lights - 3* Queens Hotel 7 22 December 2026 7 Christmas on the Italian Riviera - All Inclusive - 3* Hotel Nettuno 31 22 December 2026 13 Christmas & New Year on the Costa Brava - 4* Hotel Golden Bahia, Tossa de Mar 32 23 December 2026 5 Christmas in Eastbourne - The Cavendish Hotel 28 23 December 2026 5 Christmas in Bournemouth Hoppa' Break - Carrington Hotel 28 23 December 2026 5 Christmas in the Highlands - Ben Wyvis Hotel, Strathpeffer 29 23 December 2026 5 Christmas in Cornwall - The Hannafore Point Hotel, Looe 27 23 December 2026 6 Christmas in the Rhine Valley - Hotel Wagner 30 27 December 2026 4 Twixmas in Torquay - Tribute Break - Riviera Hotel 33 29 December 2026 5 New Year in the Rhine Valley - Hotel Wagner 36 30 December 2026 4 Bring in the New Year in Bournemouth - Hoppa' Break - Carrington House Hotel 34 30 December 2026 4 A Wonderful Welsh New Year - Metropole Hotel & Spa - Llandrindod Wells 35 30 December 2026 4 Hogmanay on Loch Long - Loch Long Hotel 35 30 December 2026 4 Hogmanay in the Highlands - Ben Wyvis Hotel, Strathpeffer 34 Early 2027 Breaks - Departures by Date Departure Date No. of Days Title Page No. 21 January 2027 5 Torquay Winter Warmer - Abbey Lawn Hotel 50 22 January 2027 3 Disney January Special - Explorers Hotel 45 06 February 2027 2 Bargain London & Brighton Weekend 57 12 February 2027 3 Early Bird Bournemouth Valentines Weekend with '2 for 1 Bar' - Carrington House Hotel 55 12 February 2027 3 Bournemouth Valentines Weekend - 3* Suncliff Hotel 55 13 February 2027 2 York, Whitby & Scarborough - Grand Hotel, Scarborough 57 15 February 2027 5 Scotland Mystery Tour 52 19 February 2027 5 Weymouth Winter Warmer - Prince Regent Hotel 51 01 March 2027 5 Kent's Coast & Canterbury Spring Special - Grand Burstin Hotel 51 11 March 2027 5 Torquay Spring Special - Devonshire Hotel 52 26 March 2027 3 Lake District Easter Weekend Special - 3* Cumbria Grand Hotel 56 29 March 2027 5 Isle of Wight & Osborne House Easter Special - Royal Pier Hotel, Sandown 53 30 March 2027 4 Disney Easter Special - Dream Castle Hotel 44 04 April 2027 3 Disney Easter Time Special - Choice of Disney Hotels 46 05 April 2027 5 The Best of Yorkshire - Esplanade Hotel 54 06 April 2027 5 A Taste of Cornwall - Barrowfield Hotel, Newquay 54 10 April 2027 7 Italian Riviera Super Saver - 3* Hotel Nettuno 58 10 April 2027 2 Bargain London & Brighton Weekend 57 21 April 2027 5 Dorset Delight - The Russell Hotel, Weymouth 53 22 April 2027 9 Spanish Special on the Costa Brava - 4* Golden Bahia Hotel, 59 23 April 2027 3 Folkestone & Canterbury Weekend - Grand Burstin Hotel 56 14 May 2027 5 Isle of Wight Spring Special - Royal Pier Hotel 55 For more 2027 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 Snowdon & Portmeirion 5* Potters Resort Festive Weekend Break 4 Days • 3 Nights from just per person £279.95 4 Days • 3 Nights from just per person £499.95 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 • Festive Sparkle theme as detailed • 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 Price Includes: • Coach travel • 3 nights full board all inclusive as described starting with dinner on day of arrival and ending with breakfast on departure day. Not Included: • Personal expenditure, gratuities, any admission charges etc. • Any charges made for use of facilities • Any excursions • Travel insurance • Single room supplement • ‘Self drive’ bookings not accepted • Premium drinks selection Please note: All details are subject to change. If any aspect of your stay is not provided or provided in a different format no compensation will be applicable., Departure Date Price per person 13 November £279.95 Single Room Supplement £15.00 Superior Room Supplement £21.00 Cosy Double Room Supplement £45.00 Departure Date Price per person 04 December £499.95 Single Room Supplement £20.00 Bungalow Plus Supplement £20.00 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. Your ‘Festive Sparkle’ break includes the following: Friday - Arrive at the hotel to a warm welcome. Enjoy an arrival dinner, with a glass of mulled wine followed by an evening of music, dancing and entertainment. Saturday - Enjoy a traditional Christmas dinner with all the trimmings and an evening of music, dancing and entertainment. Sunday - Enjoy a farewell dinner, followed by a party with an optional fancy dress competition and a night of dancing and entertainment. Monday - return home after breakfast arriving back later on. 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). George IV Hotel ‘All Inclusive’ - Adults Only Festive Sparkle Weekend Enjoy a fantastic festive break at the top-class Potters Resort. This awardwinning centre offers a great choice of entertainment, Sports, leisure and activities. With bungalow style accommodation that has external access set in the gardens stretching down to the sea and features a TV, private facilities, tea / coffee tray and free Wi-Fi. We start with a local departure and make our way east to Hopton-on-Sea, Norfolk and the Potters resort for 3 nights adult only full board “all inclusive” accommodation. Meals include breakfast, lunch, dinner and a late-night dish: All-inclusive drinks are from 3pm on day of arrival until close of bars, then from 08.30am each morning until close of bars and ends at 10.30am on departure day. Please note the premium selection drinks are extra. Additional features on this festive break include: • Mulled Wine & Mince Pie on arrival: Seasonal Hot Drinks – winter spiced lattes, gingerbread lattes, hot toddy’s, orange hot chocolate, mint hot chocolate, rocking Rudolph ale and hot spiced apple • Traditional Christmas dinner - with all the trimmings • 2026 Christmas Show • Christmas themed craft workshops – handmade decorations • Christmas gameshow and quizzes This is a “hoppa break” so no excursions are included. Our coach will drop you on day 1 and return on day 4. Please note: Festive programme subject to change/substitution - no compensation will be payable. NEW for 2026 BOOK NOW BOOK NOW
To book call (024) 76 455 544 or visit www.harryshaw.co.uk | 7 Spirit of Christmas Pre-Christmas Paignton & Train of Lights Enjoy a festive break to the traditional seaside resort of Paignton with a flat seafront promenade and a colourful atmosphere. With a ride on the illuminated steam train and a visit to the Exeter Christmas market this should be a pre-Christmas weekend to remember! Our special trip starts with a journey south. Accommodation has been reserved for 3 nights on a dinner, bed and breakfast basis with turkey & tinsel theme at the popular Queens Hotel. This boasts a prime location, 200 yards from the sea front and town centre. All rooms have private facilities, colour TV and tea / coffee making facilities. There is a bar and restaurant and an indoor heated pool (subject to availability). The hotel has arranged a PreChristmas programme to include nightly entertainment: bingo, cabaret act, games night and festive food with tea/coffee etc... (subject to change) During your stay we have also included these great excursions: Journey on the “steam train of lights” departing from Queen’s Park Station, Paignton. This magical, illuminated journey continues along the line between Paignton and Kingswear with vintage carriages decorated with thousands of lights. The highlight, after departing Churston station, the train passes through a 450 metre Greenway tunnel to the enchanted forest alive with new light displays and scenes. You will catch a glimpse of Dartmouth’s twinkling riverside as you return, with an opportunity to disembark at Kingswear to take in the views. Journey time approx. 80 minutes. 4 Days • 3 Nights from just per person £259.95 Visit to the city of Exeter with its rich and long history and a wealth of attractions from its Roman wall to its Gothic Cathedral. Stroll along the Quayside or visit the shops, boutiques and cafes on cobbled Gandy Street. The Christmas market in the courtyard at Exeter Cathedral will be displaying festive chalets, local gifts and produce, festive street food and perhaps some seasonal entertainment. There will also be a day at leisure for you to explore Paignton. On day 4 we bid Paignton a fond farewell and travel to Bath. There will be time for a brief look around before we recommence our journey home, arriving back later on. Please note: If any changes are made to the pre-Christmas programme at the hotel, or if the Train of Lights is cancelled or rescheduled or replaced with a diesel train - no compensation will be payable. Top Images: Copyright Dartmouth Steam Railway and Riverboat Company 3* Queens Hotel Paignton Train of Lights Price Includes: • Coach travel • 3 nights dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation at the 3* Queens Hotel • Excursions as detailed (subject to change) • Train of Lights journey from Paignton to Kingswear Not Included: • Personal expenditure, gratuities, any admission charges etc. • Any charges hotel may make for use of facilities • Travel insurance • Single room supplement Departure Date Price per person 18 December £259.95 Single Room Supplement £15.00 Paignton Harbour Bath NEW for 2026 BOOK NOW
8 | To book call (024) 76 455 544 or visit www.harryshaw.co.uk Spirit of Christmas Best of British Festive Break Monarch Hotel, Bridlington Enjoy a festive sparkle break to Bridlington on the North Yorkshire coast including a visit to the York St. Nicholas Fayre and Scarborough for a truly unforgettable break this winter. We start with a local departure for the journey to Bridlington on the scenic North Yorkshire coast. Here accommodation has been reserved for 3 nights half board festive sparkle theme break at the Monarch Hotel, with a sea front location and only a short walk to the town centre shops, restaurants and bars. The Monarch hotel features a lovely restaurant and bar area on the first floor, both of which enjoy panoramic sea views. All bedrooms are en-suite with tea/ coffee making facilities. During your stay the hotel have arranged a festive programme to include: Friday - Arrive at the hotel to a warm welcome • Enjoy an arrival dinner, with a glass of Mulled Wine • An evening of music, dancing and entertainment. Saturday - Traditional Christmas dinner, with all the trimmings • evening of music, dancing and entertainment. Sunday - Light lunch • Farewell dinner, followed by a party with an optional fancy dress competition and a night of dancing and entertainment. We have also included the following excursions: York & St Nicholas Fayre - In the run up to Christmas there is a vibrant atmosphere within the ancient city walls of York, and the colourful St. Nicholas Fayre centred 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. Scarborough - Enjoy some free time in Scarborough for those lastminute gifts and to see the outdoor Christmas markets and immersive light installations across the seafront. Expect seaside charm, artisan stalls, and festive performances – offering a coastal twist on traditional Christmas market fare. On day 4 we spend some time in Bridlington before commencing our return journey home, arriving back later on. Price Includes: • Coach travel • 3 nights dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation at The Monarch Hotel, Bridlington • Excursions as detailed Not Included: • Personal expenditure, gratuities, any admission charges etc. • Any charges made for use of facilities • Travel insurance • Room supplements Please Note: The festive programme/Christmas markets subject to change - no compensation payable Departure Date Price per person 11 December £299.95 Single Room Supplement £30.00 Sea View Room Supplement £21.00 Cosy Double (Sole Use) Supplement £45.00 Superior Room Supplement £21.00 4 Days • 3 Nights from just per person £299.95 Scarborough Bridlington BOOK NOW
To book call (024) 76 455 544 or visit www.harryshaw.co.uk | 9 Spirit of Christmas Celtic Royal Hotel, Caernarfon Melville Hotel or Bluewaters Hotel Wales Winter Warmer Blackpool Illuminations Weekend Breaks Price Includes: • Coach travel • 2 nights dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation starting with dinner on day of arrival and ending with breakfast on departure day at Celtic Royal Hotel. • Excursions as detailed (subject to change) • Festive programme as arranged by the hotel Not Included: • Personal expenditure, gratuities, any admission charges etc. • Any charges hotel may make for use of facilities • Travel insurance • Single room supplement 3 Days • 2 Nights from just per person £269.95 Departure Date Price per person 06 November £269.95 Single Room Supplement £55.00 Caernarfon Come and enjoy this Winter Warmer getaway in cosy Caernarfon. This wonderful weekend awaits you in a royal town with the impressive Caernarfon Castle recognised around the world as one of the greatest buildings of the middle ages. We start with a local departure for our journey North. Accommodation has been reserved for 2 nights dinner, bed and breakfast at the historic Celtic Royal Hotel situated in Caernarfon centre. All rooms have private facilities, refreshments and TV. Features include a leisure centre with heated indoor pool, fitness suite, sauna and steam room. There is also a restaurant, bar and bistro. The hotel have arranged a festive programme during your stay to include: • Mulled wine reception on arrival day • Full Welsh breakfast each morning • 3 course dinner each evening, including 1 night Christmas dinner • Tea/coffee & mince pies on one afternoon • Indoor treasure hunt throughout your stay • 1 night live entertainment. As well we have included the following excursion: • Isle of Anglesey – Tour of the island with its secluded beaches, picturesque towns and villages including Beaumaris with views over Snowdonia Please Note: If any aspect of your hotel stay is not provided or provided in a different form no compensation will be payable Blackpool is the north’s biggest, brightest and best resort – packed with excitement and enjoyment. There is super shopping and over 7 miles of beaches. At illuminations time there is an extra ‘buzz’ about the place. The wonderful display stretches some 5 miles along the sea front. We start with a local departure by coach for our journey North. At Blackpool we have 2 nights dinner, bed & breakfast accommodation reserved at the Melville Hotel or the Bluewaters Hotel. The Melville Hotel is located in central Blackpool and is within easy walking distance of the beaches and shops etc. All rooms have private facilities, TV and tea / coffee making facilities. Features include a restaurant and bar. The Bluewaters Hotel is on the North Promenade with Blackpool Tower a 15-minute stroll away. All bedrooms are en-suite with tea/coffee making facilities. Features include bars, restaurant, guest lounge, games room and indoor swimming pool (subject to booking time slots). Our coach will drop you off at the hotel on day 1 and pick you up on day 3. During your stay you can make the most of the resort or perhaps catch a tram and travel along the sea front. There are no excursions included. On the last day our coach will pick you up from the hotel again, at approximately 18.00 hours for the journey home. 3 Days • 2 Nights from just per person £179.95 Price Includes: • Coach travel • 2 nights dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation starting with dinner on day of arrival and ending with breakfast on departure day at the Melville Hotel or the Bluewaters Hotel Not Included: • Personal expenditure, gratuities, any admission charges etc. • Any charges hotel may make for use of facilities • Any excursions • Travel insurance • Single room supplement Melville Hotel Departure Date Price per person 30 October £179.95 27 November £179.95 Single Room Supplement £30.00 Reduction for Child Sharing Room with 2 Adults (under 12 yrs) - £30 per child Bluewaters Hotel Departure Date Price per person 09 October £189.95 06 November £189.95 Single Room Supplement £20.00 BOOK NOW BOOK NOW Bluewaters Hotel BOOK NOW Melville Hotel
10 | To book call (024) 76 455 544 or visit www.harryshaw.co.uk Spirit of Christmas Festive London & Brighton Weekend Price Includes: • Return coach travel • 1 night 3-course carvery buffet dinner & breakfast at the Europa Hotel Gatwick (or similar). Note: This hotel operates a cashless policy • 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 Please Note: Christmas markets are subject to change, if they are not operating on these dates - no compensation will be payable. Departure Date Price per person 28 November £109.95 Single Room Supplement £20.00 2 Days • 1 Night from just per person £109.95 Enjoy a festive weekend break taking in fashionable bustling London and a chance to catch a breath of sea air at Brighton and pick up any last-minute Christmas gifts. 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 the Christmas markets with their festive food and gifts. 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 such as the Europa Gatwick or similar. 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. During the mid-afternoon we commence our journey home, arriving back later on. Brighton Pier Harrods - London Winchester Cathedral Winchester & Southampton Christmas Markets 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 £139.95 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 21 November £139.95 Single Room Supplement £25.00 Holiday Inn, Fareham Solent BOOK NOW BOOK NOW
To book call (024) 76 455 544 or visit www.harryshaw.co.uk | 11 Spirit of Christmas Norwich Cathedral Holiday Inn, Norwich Exeter Festive Canal Cruise, Christmas Market & Bath Norwich & the Norfolk Broads Cruise with Mulled Wine & Mince Pies Departure Date Price per person 02 December £149.95 Single Room Supplement £20.00 Departure Date Price per person 26 November £169.95 Single Room Supplement £40.00 We start with a local departure by coach for our journey south to Bath – one of the most beautiful cities in the UK. Soak up the sights, smells and festive ambience of Bath and the Christmas markets before we continue to our hotel for the night with included dinner this evening. On day 2 – Depart hotel after breakfast and travel to charming Exmouth where we board the one way canal cruise to Exeter. 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 the Countess Wear Swing Bridge. This is a tranquil cruise bursting with history and interest. Afterwards there will be free time to enjoy the Exeter Christmas market by the cathedral before returning home. 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 in the south of England • Excursions 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. 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 the Holiday Inn Norwich • Excursions as detailed • Festive canal cruise including mulled wine and mince pie at 2pm 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 £149.95 2 Days • 1 Night from just per person £169.95 Enjoy a winter break away to this historic City as the Christmas lights adorn the medieval streets. Our special tour gives you the opportunity to enjoy a visit to this great city with a cruise on the Norfolk Broads including mulled wine and mince pies, departing from Wroxham. On day 1 - Some free time in Wroxham before the Norfolk Broads cruise then continue to our hotel, the Holiday Inn Norwich where accommodation is reserved for the night with dinner, bed and breakfast. All rooms have private facilities and tea/coffee making facilities. Features include an indoor swimming pool. On day 2 - Some free time in Norwich before returning home later on. BOOK NOW BOOK NOW
12 | To book call (024) 76 455 544 or visit www.harryshaw.co.uk Spirit of Christmas Longleat Festival of Light & Bath Bristol & Gloucester Quays Christmas Markets Departure Date Price per person 14 November £169.95 Single Room Supplement £20.00 Child Reduction (up to 12 yrs) sharing room with 2 Adults - £25 per Child Departure Date Price per person 28 November £139.95 Single Room Supplement £20.00 Price Includes: • Return coach travel • 1 night dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation at the York Hotel, WestonSuper-Mare (or similar) • Admission to Longleat Festival of Light Not Included: • Personal expenditure, gratuities or any other applicable admission charges • Charges made by hotel for use of facilities • Travel insurance • Single room supplement Please Note: If any of the facilities at Longleat are offered in a different format to that show no compensation will apply. Price Includes: • Return coach travel • 1 night dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation at Mercure Bristol North The Grange Hotel • Visits as detailed Not Included: • Personal expenditure, gratuities or any other applicable admission charges • Charges made by hotel for use of facilities • Travel insurance • Single room supplement 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 £169.95 2 Days • 1 Night from just per person £139.95 York Hotel, Weston-Super-Mare Mercure Bristol North The Grange Hotel 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 Enjoy two special festive days away on this great tour. We start with a local departure for our journey to Bristol. Nestled in the heart of Bristol City Centre is the wonderful Christmas market, where you will find over 40 festive stalls selling an array of unique gifts, crafts, and seasonal treats. Grab yourself a warming hot chocolate or mulled wine and wander through the market soaking up the holiday atmosphere. Afterwards we join up with our coach and travel to 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. A 3-course Dinner with tea/coffee is included tonight On day 2 we take you to the Christmas Markets at Gloucester Quays and docks with a fabulous range of festive gifts, locally produced foodie products, delicious street food and pop-up bars. Over 120 traders will showcase the very best craft, gifts and food from the Southwest region for you to experience and enjoy. Return home afterwards arriving back later on. Gloucester Quays Christmas Market BOOK NOW BOOK NOW
To book call (024) 76 455 544 or visit www.harryshaw.co.uk | 13 Spirit of Christmas Liverpool & Manchester Christmas Markets St Helens Hotel 2 Days • 1 Night from just per person £109.95 Departure Date Price per person 21 November £109.95 Single Room Supplement £35.00 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. 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’ for those elusive Christmas gifts. 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 £129.95 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 07 November £129.95 Single Room Supplement £15.00 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. 4. Please note this hotel operates a cashless policy. BOOK NOW BOOK NOW
14 | To book call (024) 76 455 544 or visit www.harryshaw.co.uk Spirit of Christmas Thursford Christmas Spectacular Wensum Valley Hotel 2 Days • 1 Night from just per person £249.95 Departure Date Price per person 14 November £249.95 05 December £249.95 Single Room Supplement £30.00 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
To book call (024) 76 455 544 or visit www.harryshaw.co.uk | 15 Spirit of Christmas Chatsworth & Chester Christmas Market Ramada Plaza, Wrexham 2 Days • 1 Night from just per person £189.95 Departure Date Price per person 28 November £189.95 Single Room Supplement £30.00 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 Cardiff & Bath Christmas Market Holiday Inn, Newport 2 Days • 1 Night from just per person £139.95 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. Afterwards we join up with our coach and travel to the Holiday Inn Newport where accommodation is reserved for the night with dinner, bed and breakfast. Features include a restaurant, bar and indoor splash pool/mini gym. 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 Holiday Inn Newport • 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 28 November £139.95 Single Room Supplement £30.00 BOOK NOW BOOK NOW
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