2023 Festive Collection Harry Shaw Christmas Markets & Shoppers • Turkey & Tinsel Tours • Christmas & New Year Tours • Disneyland® Paris • Early 2024 Breaks To book call (024) 76 455 544 or visit www.harryshaw.co.uk
2 | To book call (024) 76 455 544 or visit www.harryshaw.co.uk Introduction Departure Points UK Tours Departure Points EuropeanTours Atherstone Atherstone Hinckley Hinckley Nuneaton Nuneaton Bulkington Bulkington 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 Eastern Docks 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 2023 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 3. 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 2023 Festive Holiday Departures by Date Departure Date No. of Days Title Page No. NOVEMBER 03 November 2023 4 Magical Disney Break - Grand Magic Hotel 43 05 November 2023 4 Magic Over Disney - Staying at a Disney® Hotel 45 06 November 2023 5 Folkestone Turkey & Tinsel Break - Grand Burstin Hotel 22 06 November 2023 5 Turkey & Tinsel Mystery Tour 23 06 November 2023 5 Loch Lomond & the Trossachs Turkey & Tinsel - Rob Roy Hotel 24 10 November 2023 4 Exploring York - Holiday Inn, York 6 11 November 2023 1 Gloucester Quays Christmas Market 14 11 November 2023 2 Historic Chester & Liverpool - St Helens Hotel 9 11 November 2023 2 Thursford Christmas Spectacular - Wensum Valley Hotel 10 11 November 2023 2 Bristol & Bath Weekend - Mercure Grange North Bristol Hotel 11 17 November 2023 4 Magical Disney Break - Grand Magic Hotel 43 17 November 2023 3 Bournemouth Winter Weekend - Carrington House Hotel 7 18 November 2023 2 York St Nicholas Fayre & Leeds - Cairn Hotel, Harrogate 13 18 November 2023 2 London & Brighton Festive Weekend 9 18 November 2023 2 Liverpool & Manchester Christmas Markets - St Helens Hotel 10 18 November 2023 2 Longleat Festival of Light and Bath 12 19 November 2023 2 Durham Lumiere - Redworth Hall Hotel 12 19 November 2023 1 Christmas Time in Bakewell 15 20 November 2023 5 Eastbourne Turkey & Tinsel - Cavendish Hotel 23 20 November 2023 5 Pre-Christmas in Cornwall - Turkey & Tinsel Break - St Ives Bay Hotel 26 20 November 2023 4 Loch Long Turkey & Tinsel Break - 3* Loch Long Hotel, Arrochar 26 24 November 2023 3 Canterbury & Rochester Christmas Markets - Grand Burstin Hotel 7 24 November 2023 4 Strasbourg & Colmar Christmas Markets - 3* Hotel Des Vosges 20 25 November 2023 2 Cardiff & Bath Christmas Markets - York Hotel, Weston Super Mare 8 25 November 2023 2 Portsmouth & Winchester Christmas Markets 11 25 November 2023 1 Nottingham Winter Wonderland 15 25 November 2023 1 Manchester’s Christmas Market 15 26 November 2023 6 Black Forest & Strasbourg Christmas Markets & Free Bar - Hotel Rebstock 17 26 November 2023 1 Winchester Cathedral Christmas Market 14 26 November 2023 1 Santa Safari at West Midlands Safari Park 16 27 November 2023 5 Turkey & Tinsel Mystery Tour 23 27 November 2023 5 Scarborough, York & the North Yorkshire Moors Turkey & Tinsel - The Grand or Royal Hotel 25 28 November 2023 4 Valkenburg Christmas Markets - Hotel Monopole 19 30 November 2023 4 Amiens Illuminations and Christmas Market 19 DECEMBER 01 December 2023 3 Lilles & Bruges Winter Weekend 21 02 December 2023 2 Chatsworth & Chester Christmas Markets 13 02 December 2023 1 Worcester Victorian Christmas Fayre 16 02 December 2023 1 Hyde Park Winter Wonderland 16 02 December 2023 2 Thursford Christmas Spectacular - Wensum Valley Hotel 10 03 December 2023 4 Disney Enchanted Christmas - Disney Sequoia Lodge 44 04 December 2023 3 Festive 3 Cities - Winchester | Salisbury | Oxford - Basingstoke Country Hotel 6 04 December 2023 5 Llandudno Turkey & Tinsel Break - Grand Hotel 25 04 December 2023 5 Christmas Markets of the Rhine Valley - Hotel Wagner, Kamp Bornhofen 18 Departure Date No. of Days Title Page No. 07 December 2023 3 Edinburgh’s Castle of Light - 4* Edinburgh Marriott Hotel 8 08 December 2023 4 Magical Disney Break - Grand Magic Hotel 43 08 December 2023 3 Ostend & Bruges Christmas Markets - 3* Royal Astrid Hotel 21 09 December 2023 2 London & Brighton Festive Weekend 9 09 December 2023 1 Leeds Christmas Shopper 14 22 December 2023 13 Christmas & New Year in Spain - 4* Golden Bahia Hotel, Tossa de Mar 30 23 December 2023 5 Christmas Mystery Tour 27 23 December 2023 5 Christmas in Folkestone - Grand Burstin Hotel 27 23 December 2023 5 Christmas in Eastbourne - Cavendish Hotel 28 23 December 2023 5 Christmas in Scarborough - The Grand Hotel 28 23 December 2023 5 A Scottish Christmas - Britannia Hotel, Edinburgh 29 23 December 2023 5 Brighton Christmas Special - Royal Albion Hotel 29 23 December 2023 6 Christmas in the Rhine Valley - Hotel Wagner 31 29 December 2023 5 New Year in the Rhine Valley - Hotel Wagner 35 30 December 2023 4 New Year Mystery Tour 32 30 December 2023 4 New Year in Folkestone - Grand Burstin Hotel 32 30 December 2023 4 New Year in Eastbourne - Cavendish Hotel 33 30 December 2023 4 New Year in Bournemouth - Britannia Carrington Hotel 33 30 December 2023 4 New Year in Scarborough - The Grand Hotel 34 30 December 2023 4 New Year in Brighton - Royal Albion Hotel 34 30 December 2023 4 Hogmanay on Loch Long - Loch Long Hotel, Arrochar 35 2024 Winter Breaks - Departures by Date Departure Date No. of Days Title Page No. 13 January 2024 2 London & Brighton Weekend 55 15 January 2024 5 Folkestone Entertainment Break - Grand Burstin Hotel 52 20 January 2024 5 Torquay Winter Warmer - Devonshire Hotel 51 21 January 2024 2 Magic Over Disney - Staying at a Disney® Hotel 45 26 January 2024 3 Disneyland® Paris Winter Dreams - Staying at a Disney® Hotel 46 26 January 2024 4 Paignton ‘Cosy Break’ - 3* Queens Hotel 53 11 February 2024 3 Disneyland® Paris February Half Term Special - Staying at a Disney® Hotel 46 12 February 2024 5 Scotland Mystery Tour 53 16 February 2024 3 Bournemouth Weekend - Carrington House Hotel 54 16 February 2024 3 Bournemouth Weekend - Oceana Group Hotel 54 17 February 2024 2 York, Whitby & Scarborough - Grand Hotel, Scarborough 55 23 February 2024 3 Snowdon Special - George IV Hotel 54 26 February 2024 5 Paignton ‘Cosy Break’ - 3* Queens Hotel 53 27 February 2024 5 Weymouth Winter Warmer - Prince Regent Hotel 52 04 March 2024 5 Folkestone Entertainment Break - Grand Burstin Hotel 52 09 March 2024 2 York, Whitby & Scarborough - Grand Hotel, Scarborough 55 16 March 2024 2 London & Brighton Weekend 55 18 March 2024 5 Scotland Mystery Tour 53 22 March 2024 4 Paignton ‘Cosy Break’ - 3* Queens Hotel 53 22 March 2024 3 Bourmemouth Weekend - Oceana Goup Hotel 54 22 March 2024 3 Bournemouth Weekend - Carrington House Hotel 54 24 March 2024 4 Disneyland® Paris Easter Week Special - Staying at a Disney® Hotel 47 For more 2024 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 Departure Date Price per person 10 November £269.95 Single Room Supplement £90.00 Travel Insurance £31.95 Price Includes: • Return coach travel • 3 nights dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation at the Holiday Inn, York • Excursion as detailed (subject to change) Not Included: • Personal expenditure, gratuities, or any applicable admission charges • Any charges hotel may make for use of facilities • Single room supplement • Travel insurance Exploring York Holiday Inn, York 4 Days • 3 Nights from just per person £269.95 York Still encircled by its ancient walls, York was one of the great cities of the medieval world. The city is dominated by the soaring pinnacles of York minster, the finest Gothic church in Northern Europe. From its narrow streets, lively and chic cafes and specialist shops, York is a treasure house for visitors. Accommodation is reserved for 3 nights with dinner, bed & breakfast at the modern Holiday Inn, York situated next to the racecourse and less than 2 miles from the city centre. All rooms have private bathroom, tv, tea/coffee making facilities. The hotel features a relaxing bar and restaurant. Day 1 – Travel to York and check into your hotel. Day 2/3 – At leisure to explore the magnificent spiritual capital of the north. There are ancient walls, atmospheric streets, a host of museums, shops, charming tea rooms and traditional pubs. The beautiful riverside city is famous for its Roman, Viking and medieval heritage. During your stay we have an included excursion to Harrogate renowned for its floral beauty and elegant spa buildings. Alternatively spend a second day in York. Day 4 – Depart after breakfast for the journey home. Festive 3 Cities Break Winchester | Salisbury | Oxford Basingstoke Country Hotel 3 Days • 2 Nights from just per person £179.95 Price Includes: • Return coach travel • 2 nights dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation at the Basingstoke Country Hotel • 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 Departure Date Price per person 04 December £179.95 Single Room Supplement £25.00 Travel Insurance £28.95 Enjoy 3 special festive days away this December. All this is included: • A visit to Winchester. The Christmas market is regarded as one of the best in Europe because of its unique location and bustling atmosphere. Wonderful Christmas gifts, decorations and festive foods can be found in the delightful Food Court. The pretty wooden chalets are situated in the Cathedral’s historic Close surrounding an open air ice rink. • A visit to the Cathedral city of Salisbury - get into the festive spirit with “Christmas in the square” and the Christmas tree trail. • We call in to the city of Oxford with a chance to see their Christmas markets based in the heart of the city before continuing our journey home. • 2 nights dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation at the Basingstoke Country Hotel in rooms with private facilities. Features include an indoor pool, bars and restaurants. BOOK NOW Important Note: If Christmas markets are not operating on this date or any element is provided in a different form from that shown, no compensation will apply. BOOK NOW
To book call (024) 76 455 544 or visit www.harryshaw.co.uk | 7 Spirit of Christmas Canterbury & Rochester Christmas Markets Bournemouth Winter Weekend Grand Burstin Hotel, Folkestone Carrington House Hotel Enjoy a special 3 day festive break away on this great tour. All this is included: • 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 • A visit to Rochester Christmas market – with its unique stalls of Christmas gift ideas and stocking fillers. You can wander through the Bavarian food village or visit the funfair. This is all framed by Rochester’s fairytale cathedral and castle • 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 Note: 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. 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 to visit Poole Harbour to marvel at the many boats in this millionaires’ resort 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 £159.95 3 Days • 2 Nights from just per person £159.95 Canterbury Christmas Market Bournemouth 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 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 dat 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 24 November £159.95 Single Room Supplement £30.00 Travel Insurance £28.95 Departure Date Price per person 17 November £159.95 Single Room Supplement £30.00 Travel Insurance £28.95 BOOK NOW BOOK NOW
8 | To book call (024) 76 455 544 or visit www.harryshaw.co.uk Spirit of Christmas Edinburgh’s Castle of Light 4* Edinburgh Marriott Hotel 3 Days • 2 Nights from just per person £299.95 Departure Date Price per person 07 December £299.95 Single Room Supplement £70.00 Travel Insurance £28.95 Edinburgh - world famous as the historic and cultural capital of Scotland, is a fascinating city of striking contrasts. Built around the castle, which dates back to the XIth century, Edinburgh’s dramatic setting amidst the rolling hills and ocean, classical architecture and natural beauty, has made it one of the most inspirational cities in the world. Enjoy the city by day and explore the castle by night on this memorable tour. We start with a coach journey north to Scotland where we have two nights accommodation reserved in rooms all with private facilities at the 4* Edinburgh Marriott hotel. A hearty 3-course meal is included on the first night. The next day after breakfast there will be time for some shopping or explore the markets before enjoying a festive afternoon tea at a local hotel. Early evening arrival at Edinburgh Castle for a magical light show of projections and immersive illuminations. On day 3 we depart after breakfast for the journey home. Price Includes: • Return coach travel • Entry to the Castle of Light trail • Two nights bed and breakfast accommodation and dinner on first night only at the Edinburgh Marriott Hotel • Festive afternoon tea at a city centre hotel Not Included: • Personal expenditure, gratuities or any applicable admission charges • Lunch on any day • Extra items at hotel • Travel insurance • Single room supplement Edinburgh Castle Cardiff & Bath Christmas Market York Hotel, Weston Super Mare 2 Days • 1 Night from just per person £119.95 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 25 November £119.95 Single Room Supplement £20.00 Travel Insurance £25.95 Royal Mile - Edinburgh BOOK NOW BOOK NOW
To book call (024) 76 455 544 or visit www.harryshaw.co.uk | 9 Spirit of Christmas London & Brighton Festive Weekend Historic Chester & Liverpool 4* St Helens Hotel 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 Price Includes: • Return coach travel • 1 night bed and breakfast accommodation at St Helens Hotel • Visits to historic Chester and Liverpool Not Included: • Personal expenditure, gratuities or any applicable admission charges • Any charges hotel may make for use of facilities • Travel insurance • Single room supplement Top Image Credit: Marketing Cheshire Departure Date Price per person 18 November £99.95 09 December £99.95 Single Room Supplement £20.00 Travel Insurance £25.95 Departure Date Price per person 11 November £99.95 Single Room Supplement £35.00 Travel Insurance £25.95 2 Days • 1 Night from just per person £99.95 2 Days • 1 Night from just per person £99.95 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, colour 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. Enjoy a weekend break combining the historic appeal of Chester with the fabulous city attractions of Liverpool. We start with a local departure for our journey to Chester where there will be time to explore. Don’t miss the historic Walls and splendid shopping. Afterwards we make our way to our hotel where rooms have been booked for the night on a bed and breakfast basis. On day 2 we take you to Liverpool with time to enjoy the wonderful atmosphere and attractions of the ‘Beatles’ city. Don’t miss the Albert Dock and many of the bright new buildings created in the heart of the vibrant new city. Harrods - London Chester Liverpool 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 non-availability of features or cancellation of events. BOOK NOW BOOK NOW
10 | To book call (024) 76 455 544 or visit www.harryshaw.co.uk 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 18 November £99.95 Single Room Supplement £35.00 Travel Insurance £25.95 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 £209.95 Departure Date Price per person 11 November £209.95 02 December £209.95 Single Room Supplement £20.00 Travel Insurance £25.95 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
To book call (024) 76 455 544 or visit www.harryshaw.co.uk | 11 Spirit of Christmas Pulteny Bridge - Bath Winchester Cathedral 4* Bristol & Bath Weekend Portsmouth & Winchester 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. Portsmouth is an irresistible mix of history and heritage, specialist shopping, great restaurants and bars and home of the Royal Navy. The historic dockyard is a great place to experience 800 years of Royal Naval History. You can also experience the quiet life in old Portsmouth as you stroll along the cobbled streets offering unique shopping opportunities, traditional pubs and tucked away tearooms. Not forgetting, of course, the modern emblem of Portsmouth – the Emirates Spinnaker Tower. This imposing structure stretches 170 metres above Gunwharf Quays – making it taller than Big Ben. As well you can visit the Christmas market with wooden cabins selling festive food, decorations and gifts to get you in the Christmas spirit! We will also visit 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 Market 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. 2 Days • 1 Night from just per person £99.95 2 Days • 1 Night from just per person £109.95 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 11 November £99.95 Single Room Supplement £25.00 Travel Insurance £25.95 Departure Date Price per person 25 November £109.95 Single Room Supplement £20.00 Travel Insurance £25.95 Holiday Inn, Fareham Solent BOOK NOW BOOK NOW
12 | To book call (024) 76 455 544 or visit www.harryshaw.co.uk Spirit of Christmas 4* Mercure Bristol North The Grange Hotel Redworth Hall Hotel Price Includes: • Return coach travel • Excursions as detailed • 1 night dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation at the Mercure Bristol North The Grange Hotel (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 £149.95 Longleat Festival of Light Durham Lumiere 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 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 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. Important Note: If any of the facilities at Longleat are offered in a different form to that shown no compensation will apply. I The Durham Lumiere is the UK’s largest light festival and will return in 2023 illuminating Durham city. The event will showcase a new programme of illuminations and installations by a range of artists, including international commissions. Our special trip starts with a local departure for the journey north. We make our way to the top class Redworth Hall Hotel. This is a breathtaking Jacobean country house in County Durham. It stands amongst 50 acres of Durham countryside. All rooms are well appointed. Features include a restaurant and state of the art health and leisure facilities including an indoor pool, fitness suite, sauna, steam room (charges extra for some facilities). The hotel have included the following extras: • Coffee and tea on arrival • Use of the leisure club • 4-course dinner with coffee at approximately 16.45 hours During the early evening, after an early dinner, we transfer you to Durham for the Lumiere Festival. Return back to the hotel afterwards. On day 2 we call in at historic York. Don’t miss the Minster, the Shambles and the excellent selection of shops. Return home later on. Longleat Festival of Light Departure Date Price per person 18 November £149.95 Children under 12 yrs (sharing room with 2 adults) - £25 reduction per child Single Room Supplement £25.00 Travel Insurance £25.95 2 Days • 1 Night from just per person £139.95 Price Includes: • Return coach travel • 1 night dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation at Redworth Hall Hotel • Visits 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 Image Credit: Produced by Artichoke | Photo - Matthew Andrews Departure Date Price per person 19 November £139.95 Single Room Supplement £30.00 Travel Insurance £25.95 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 18 November £129.95 Single Room Supplement £20.00 Travel Insurance £25.95 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 £149.95 Departure Date Price per person 02 December £149.95 Single Room Supplement £20.00 Travel Insurance £25.95 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 Day Trip from just per person £36.95 Departing 11 November Gloucester Quays Christmas Market Join in the festivities at Gloucester Quays, with the historic docks providing a beautiful backdrop for you to enjoy some Christmas shopping. There will be numerous decorated stalls selling everything from fine food and drink to children’s toys, artisan jewellery, homewares, clothes and accessories. Return departure time - approximately 16.30 hrs. Important Note: Harry Shaw cannot guarantee that any aspect of the Gloucester Christmas Quays event will take place. If any aspect is not available or provided in a different form no compensation will be payable. Price Includes: • Return coach travel • Visit as detailed Not Included: • Personal expenditure, gratuities • Travel insurance Winchester Cathedral Christmas Market Leeds Christmas Shopper Day Trip from just per person £40.95 Departing 26 November The beautiful city of Winchester is home to one of England’s most popular Christmas markets. It is inspired by traditional German Christmas markets and attracts more than 400,000 visitors each year. The pretty wooden chalets are situated in the Cathedral’s historic Inner Close. There are up to 90 stalls and each exhibitor is hand picked for their interesting, high quality and unique products. Important Note: Harry Shaw cannot guarantee the availability of events at Winchester Cathedral Christmas Market. If any aspect is unavailable, no compensation will be payable. Price Includes: • Return coach travel • Visit as detailed Departing 09 December Day Trip from just per person £31.95 Shop in the vibrant city centre or the unique indoor specialist areas of the Victorian Quarter, Corn Exchange and Granary Wharf. A perfect day out to find that elusive Christmas gift! Price Includes: • Return coach travel • Visit as detailed Not Included: • Personal expenditure, gratuities • Travel insurance Not Included: • Personal expenditure, gratuities • Travel insurance Leeds Corn Exchange BOOK NOW 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 25 November Day Trip from just per person £30.95 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 19 November Day Trip from just per person £29.95 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 £30.95 Departing 25 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
16 | To book call (024) 76 455 544 or visit www.harryshaw.co.uk Spirit of Christmas Departing 02 December Hyde Park Winter Wonderland Day Trip from just per person £35.95 Hyde Park will again be transformed into a dazzling array of Winter magic and extravaganzas. The Christmas market features fairy lit wooden chalets packed with Bavarian charm, tasty treats, delicious smells of the unique gifts whilst Santa land transports you to the North Pole. Important Note: If any aspect of the Hyde Park Winter Wonderland does not take place for any reason whatsoever, no compensation will apply. Price Includes: • Return coach travel • Free time at Hyde Park’s Winter Wonderland Not Included: • Personal expenditure, gratuities etc. • Any other admission charges etc • Ice skating admission and individual attractions • Any meals, drinks etc. Day Trip from just per person £41.95 Departing 26 November Departing 02 December Santa Safari at West Midlands Safari Park Worcester Victorian Christmas Fayre Come and enjoy the Santa Safari event at West Midlands Safari Park. The Discovery Trail will be transformed into a winter wonderland with a chance for you to take a ride in Santa’s virtual sleigh, enjoy festive shows and even meet Mrs Claus and the magical man himself. You will also be able to enjoy a fourmile drive through safari, visit the African Village to meet the meerkats and lemurs, come face to face with lorikeets and immerse yourself in the newest exhibit Land of the Living Dinosaurs. Santa safari Admission Includes: Adults: Santa visit | Hot drink | Mince Pie Children (aged 3-15 yrs): Santa visit | Photo with Santa to take home | Own choice of present | Santa Trail with WMSP gift | Drink | Cookie Under 3’s: Santa visit | Photo with Santa to take home | Own choice of present | Santa Trail with WMSP gift | Drink | Cookie Price Includes: • Return coach travel • Admission to Safari Park and extras as detailed above The Worcester Christmas Fayre is the leading Victorian-themed street market in the greater Midlands region. Over 200 stalls fill the atmospheric streets of Worcester’s historic heart with the colours, sounds and irresistible aromas of Christmas for this extra special time of year. From sparkly jewellery and festive home decorations to traditional roast chestnuts and warming mulled wine – a wonderful range of products are waiting to be discovered within the local arts and crafts maker area, international area, festive gifts area and food court. Embrace the Christmas spirit with the sounds of joyful choir and instrumental performances, view magical dance displays and travel back through time with juggling Victorian themed stilt walkers. Experience the fun of the Fayre as you step aboard the Victorian carousel and enjoy the ride whilst listening to the sounds of barrel organ music. Important Note: For technical, operational and any other reasons any of the facilities at Worcester Christmas Fayre may be altered, closed, removed or otherwise be unavailable at any time. Harry Shaw City Cruiser can have no control over these eventualities and no liability is accepted whatsoever for any effect this may have on your trip. Day Trip from just per person £29.95 Price Includes: • Return coach travel • Visit as detailed Not Included: • Personal expenditure, gratuities • Travel insurance Not Included: • Personal expenditure, gratuities etc. • Any charges for rides or other attractions at West Midlands Safari Park other than stated BOOK NOW BOOK NOW BOOK NOW
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