Victorian Festive Delight on the Isle of Wight

New for 2026 - Escape to the Isle of Wight on our Victorian-inspired Turkey and Tinsel trip. Staying in Shanklin, explore this enchanting island at the most wonderful time of the year and enjoy festive treats throughout your stay! Complete with visits to Godshill, Newport, and Ryde, the highlight of our trip is a visit to majestic Osborne House, dressed and decorated for a traditional Victorian Christmas.

INCLUDES

Return Optimum coach travel

Return ferry crossings

Escorted by a Skills Holiday Host

4 nights half board

Victorian Country House Christmas package with entertainment

Tea & mince pies on arrival

Excursions to Godshill, Newport & Ryde

Admission to Osborne House

Free time in Shanklin

Day 1

We travel south to board our ferry across the Solent and on to our hotel in Shanklin on the Isle of Wight. We step back in time as you're welcomed by Victorian costumed characters, tea, and mince pies on arrival at the hotel. A drinks reception will be held this evening, followed by candlelit dinner.

Day 2

We visit Queen Victoria's Osborne House! You'll take an intimate glimpse into Victoria and Albert's family life, with the house dressed and decorated for a traditional Victorian Christmas. Later, enjoy mulled wine, traditional carols, a gala Christmas buffet, and an evening of bingo.

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Day 3

Today's excursion takes us to picturesque Godshill and the island's 'capital' of Newport. This evening, enjoy a drinks reception before a traditional festive dinner, followed by music and dancing until late.

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Day 4

Enjoy trips to Ryde, a popular seaside resort and the award-winning Christmas World at Busy Bees Garden Centre, before a festive quiz tonight.

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Day 5

We return home today full of Christmas cheer.

B=Breakfast, D=Dinner

Bourne Hall Country House Hotel 3*, Shanklin

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Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.

Name	Address	Distance
Alfreton	Bus Station, Hall Street, Alfreton, DE55 7BT
Arnold	High Street Bus Stop, Outside Leisure Centre Car Park, Arnold, NG5 7EE
Beeston	Lace Road, behind the Cricketers Pub Beeston, NG9 2LA
Bulwell	Aldi (Bus Stop SW12), Sellers Wood Drive, Bulwell, NG6 8GE
Chesterfield	Coach Station, Beckingham Way Chesterfield, S40 1TH
Derby	Bus Station, Bay 27 & 28, Derby, DE1 2AY
Heanor	Market Place, Wilmott Street (Market Square side) Heanor, DE75 7EG
Ilkeston	Wharncliffe Rd, Market Place, Ilkeston, DE7 5GF
Leicester	St Margarets Bus Station, Stand SA, Gravel Street, Leicester, LE1 3AG
Leicester Fosse Park	Leicester Fosse Park, Bus Stop, Fosse Park Avenue Next to ASDA (opposite petrol station), LE3 2LL
Long Eaton	The Green, Outside Poundland Long Eaton, Notts, NG10 1HQ
Loughborough	Amber Rooms, The Rushes Loughborough, LE11 5BE
Lutterworth	George Street, Outside Wycliffe Rooms Lutterworth, LE17 4EG
Mansfield	Fire Station Bus Stop, Rosemary Street Mansfield, NG19 6AA
Nottingham	Mount Street, Alongside the Grosvenor Casino, Nottingham, NG1 6HE
Ripley	Market Place, Express Stand Ripley, DE5 3FJ
Rotherham	Interchange Bay C1/ C2, Frederick Street, Rotherham , S60 1QB
Sheffield	Pond Hill, Opposite Penny Black Public House Sheffield, S1 2BG
Toton	Tram Stop Park and Ride, Toton Lane Notts, NG9 7JA