Day 1: Following your home taxi collection, we make our way to the Hotel Rex in Weymouth for our 4 nights stay on a dinner, bed & breakfast basis. This evening we will enjoy a wine reception, followed by a 3-course meal, bingo, & music.
Day 2: (Christmas Day) We start today with a drive to Sherborne, a medieval and mellow-stoned town, this Dorset gem boasts timber framed stone buildings, 15th century almshouses, two castles and a 12th century abbey. This afternoon we continue to Shaftesbury, a small market town in Dorset with history dating back to Saxon times. The town is the home of Gold Hill, made famous by the “Hovis” advert, and offers magnificent views over Thomas Hardy’s Blackmore Vale. This evening, we have a special visitor before we enjoy a traditional Christmas dinner, followed by an evening of entertainment.
Day 3: (Boxing Day) Today we have a day at leisure to explore. Weymouth is one of Britain’s oldest resorts, made popular by George III whose statue stands on the promenade. It has just about everything one could ask for in a seaside town: a lovely curving bay with soft sands, a fascinating harbour with interesting old pubs and cottages, the remains of a Tudor castle, some engaging architecture, a wide variety of shops and plenty to entertain. Add to this a bird reserve located central to town, a museum, and lots of local boat trips available, you are sure to find something to do. The evening commences with a glass of Christmas punch in the bar at 5:30 and an excellent meal in the restaurant at 6.15, followed by bingo, together with music for your enjoyment.
Day 4: (New Year’s Eve) This morning our destination is West Bay, the Golden gateway to the Jurassic Coast. With the simmering golden glow of the majestic sandstone cliffs and the shimmering radiance of Golden Cap, it is a must see for fans of the ITV series Broadchurch which was filmed here. Why not visit the famous cliff and ‘Broadchurch Police Station’ as well as other sites that you may recognise from the hit TV Series. This afternoon we head to the market town of Bridport. It is a wonderful place to spend some time, with its streets full of galleries, booksellers, cafes, antique shops and boutiques. (attractions today subject to individual choice and payment). This evening we enjoy our version of a Hogmanay dinner at 6.15. Followed by bingo at 7:45 and party night entertainment in the lounge. See the New Year in with a complimentary glass of bubbly and a mince pie. Followed by Auld Lang Syne. Happy New Year!!
Day 5: After a leisurely breakfast we return to Norfolk making suitable stops en route. Upon arrival, our door to door service will be waiting to return you home.
Holiday Information:
4 Nights Dinner, Bed & Breakfast (Evening meals are table service)
Price: £520pp
Single Supplement: £nil (Limited Availability)
Insurance: TBC (Insurance not currently available)
Tour Reference: AWE5010
Note: At the time of going to print the hotels may not have finalised their Turkey & Tinsel programmes, therefore they are subject to change. Exact details will be on your final itinerary.
Deposit Required: £50pp
Balance Due: 8 weeks prior to departure