Festive Breaks
Prepare to be bewitched by winding, sparkling paths illuminated by over one million lights in this extravagant evening, which is definitely one to see for yourself.
Duration: 2 Days
Join us as we visit the Thursford Christmas Spectacular, the biggest Christmas show of its type in Europe! Set in the magical surroundings of fairground carousels, with fabulous dancing, music and laughter.
Duration: 2 Days
Do you believe? We do, which is why we are inviting you to experience a magical Christmas experience unlike any other. Join us on board The Polar Express Train Ride™, which will be steaming to the Wensleydale Railway this December.
Duration: 2 Days19/12/2026
Staying in the heart of the region with excursions to Baden-Baden, Freiburg, Triberg and Strasbourg, we explore stunning forest surroundings, classic cityscapes and a generous dusting of German Christmas traditions.
Duration: 8 Days
Staying in Carrbridge, explore the heart of the Highlands and experience festive dining and a host of entertainment that will even leave Scrooge wishing it 'could be Christmas every day!'
Duration: 5 Days23/12/2026
Staying along Llandudno's stunning coastline, our holiday break features excursions to Anglesey, Snowdonia National Park and Chester, with lots of festive treats included along the way, including tickets to a traditional panto!
Duration: 5 Days23/12/2026
‘Step into Christmas’ on our break to the Lake District. Adorned in twinkling Christmas attire and with the smells of cinnamon floating in the air, there’s no better place to be!
Duration: 5 Days
Each night, enjoy live tribute acts, entertainment and dancing as we journey through the swing music of the 40s, the rock and roll of the 50s, the groovy 60s, and the disco sounds of the 70s.
Duration: 5 Days Home to stunning coastlines and Areas of Natural Beauty, spend your festive season in magical Norfolk. With tickets to the world-famous Thursford Christmas Spectacular and excursions to Cromer, Sheringham and the UNESCO City of Literature, Norfolk, this holiday promises to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with a bang.
Duration: 5 Days
With fantastic festive food, excellent company and live entertainment, you'll surely be ready to step into your Christmas in this beloved destination.
Duration: 5 Days
"It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year" and this year you can celebrate with us in Eastbourne and relax in the company of friends.
Duration: 5 Days23/12/2026
New for 2024 - Complete with fantastic excursions throughout the county, a New Year's gala evening and entertainment, this is the perfect way to welcome in 2025!
Duration: 4 Days Looking for a New Year without all the fuss? Then why not join us in Llandudno to enjoy the start of 2026 in style?
Duration: 4 Days
See the best of the North West with our included excursions to Chester and Liverpool before truly global entertainment inspired by Germany, The Caribbean and Las Vegas whisks you far away!
Duration: 4 Days
Designed with solo travellers in mind, enjoy excursions to the highlights of Yorkshire, including Scarborough, Harrogate and York.
Duration: 5 Days
With plenty of shopping opportunities during our visits to enchanting Harrogate, delightful Durham and cosmopolitan Newcastle, this year's festivities will be something to behold!
Duration: 3 Days
Lights, camera, action! Join Skills for another festive extravaganza at the largest Christmas show in the country! The Thursford Christmas Spectacular promises an experience of mesmerising sparkle and festive delight on this unique performance that delivers non-stop singing, dancing, comedy and music.
Duration: 3 Days
Christmas lovers won’t want to miss this fantastic Turkey & Tinsel treat in Torbay with a festive package that will leave you ‘Rocking Around the Christmas Tree!'
Duration: 5 Days
Step into Christmas with a visit to a unique continental Christmas market
Duration: 4 Days23/11/2026
Experience the thrill of an early Christmas celebration in enchanting Cornwall. Our turkey and tinsel treat, located in a quayside hotel in the picturesque town of Looe, offers a unique blend of festive food, fun, and entertainment.
Duration: 4 Days On this brand-new break, you can experience everything this great city offers as we stay in the famous Adelphi Hotel in the heart of Liverpool.
Duration: 2 Days18/12/2026
Shop until you drop this winter on our festive break exploring central London and Covent Garden, with the option to visit the magical Hyde Park Winter Wonderland too!
Duration: 2 Days
Eat, drink and be merry on this tremendous festive break as we combine the dramatic scenery of Yorkshire’s rugged Pennine Moors with a visit to historic Haworth and the excitement of the traditional atmosphere of a German Christmas Market in the heart of Leeds.
Duration: 2 Days
If you love all things festive then you won’t want to miss our ‘tree-riffic’ Turkey & Tinsel break in Bournemouth! Our dazzling package includes evening entertainment, a New Year’s Eve style celebration and visits to Lyndhurst, Burley and Salisbury.
Duration: 5 Days Enjoy the fresh sea air and traditional seaside atmosphere on our festive getaway with all the festive treats you could desire!
Duration: 5 Days Prepare to be bewitched by winding, sparkling paths illuminated by over one million lights in this extravagant evening, which is definitely one to see for yourself.
Duration: 2 Days
Step back in time and experience a truly traditional Christmas at Beamish, the Living Museum of the North. From Georgian times right the way through to the 1950s, this open-air museum is one of the best in the world.
Duration: 3 Days11/12/2026
The Scottish capital turns on its Christmas charm as we head north for some pre-Christmas cheer. Twinkling lights line the city’s cobbled streets adorned with seasonal markets, enchanting sounds and mouth-watering flavours.
Duration: 3 Days
Join us for the Ulverston Dickensian Christmas Festival this winter. Held in a charming Cumbrian market town, this festival recreates the festive atmosphere of yesteryear, with locals and visitors alike embracing the spirit of the season in period attire.
Duration: 3 Days
Don your Santa hat and soak up the wonderful festive atmosphere with this weekend getaway to the fabulous Chester and Liverpool during the build up to the festive season.
Duration: 2 Days
Experience the enchanting charm of Germany and Belgium's most delightful Christmas markets, where twinkling lights and the aroma of spiced treats fill the air.
Duration: 6 Days
Known as the 'Venice of the North', Bruges is a stunning destination at Christmas, famed for a festival of light and its locally-made waffles, beer, and chocolate. Meanwhile, Brussels, Belgium's capital city, is a must-visit destination for Christmas lovers everywhere.
Duration: 4 Days Let us brighten up those dark winter months and discover the delights of York and Whitby on our fantastic-value winter warmer!
Duration: 5 Days
Lights, camera, action! Join Skills for another festive extravaganza at the largest Christmas show in the country! The Thursford Christmas Spectacular promises an experience of mesmerising sparkle and festive delight on this unique performance that delivers non-stop singing, dancing, comedy and music.
Duration: 3 Days02/12/2026
The English Riviera is a magical place during the winter months and with our unbeatable festively themed package, which includes visits to Exeter, Dartmouth and Totnes - all you will want for Christmas is to come along and enjoy this incredible value!
Duration: 5 Days
Enjoy visits to the picturesque Christmas Markets dotted along the banks of the Rhine and Moselle rivers, experiencing the festivities in Cochem, Koblenz and Rüdesheim.
Duration: 4 Days
There’s nothing like the unique atmosphere of Disney Enchanted Christmas to bring your loved ones together and create unforgettable memories that will last a lifetime!
Duration: 4 Days
Travel back in time this Christmas as we visit the annual Grassington Christmas Market, home to a glorious array of sights, tastes, and smells in a bygone setting.
Duration: 2 Days Shop until you drop this winter on our festive break exploring central London and Covent Garden, with the option to visit the magical Hyde Park Winter Wonderland too!
Duration: 2 Days
Dig out your favourite hat and woolly jumper and join in with the annual festivities in Lincoln and Beverley.
Duration: 2 Days
Start the festive season in style this year with our trip to yuletide Yorkshire.
Duration: 2 Days
Why wait for Christmas? Enjoy the best of Bournemouth on this much-loved Turkey and Tinsel break exploring the delightful Dorset Coast and the New Forest.
Duration: 5 Days
Visited from all over the world, these traditional German Christmas markets are guaranteed to get you into the Christmas spirit!
Duration: 5 Days
If you love all things festive, you won't want to miss our 'tree-riffic' Scarborough Turkey & Tinsel Treat! Our excellent package includes evening entertainment, so be sure to get into a fantastic mood before Christmas rolls around.
Duration: 5 Days
Prepare to be bewitched by winding, sparkling paths illuminated by over one million lights in this extravagant evening, which is definitely one to see for yourself.
Duration: 2 Days The Scottish capital turns on its Christmas charm as we head north for some pre-Christmas cheer. Twinkling lights line the city’s cobbled streets adorned with seasonal markets, enchanting sounds and mouth-watering flavours.
Duration: 3 Days Explore Haarlem’s inner city and "Step into Christmas" as it is transformed into one of the largest Christmas markets in the Netherlands! Home to cobbled streets and winding waterways - the medieval city of Haarlem is one of the prettiest destinations in the Netherlands.
Duration: 3 Days
Celebrate the Christmas season on the Seine and embark on a unique cruise in the heart of the sublime French capital, discover the city's heritage and experience the city of love from a new perspective!
Duration: 4 Days
Join us as we visit the Thursford Christmas Spectacular, the biggest Christmas show of its type in Europe! Set in the magical surroundings of fairground carousels, with fabulous dancing, music and laughter.
Duration: 3 Days
Christmas begins when Oxfordshire's breathtaking Blenheim Palace is transformed into a magical winter wonderland!
Duration: 2 Days.jpeg)
Prepare to fall in love with Yuletide Germany as we visit the enchanting Cologne and Düsseldorf Christmas Markets!
Duration: 4 Days
'Fall down the rabbit hole on this festive break to Llandudno!'
Duration: 5 Days
Each Christmas, the majestic Castle Howard hosts its Christmas celebrations: inside, you'll find breathtaking interiors adorned with thousands of garlands, candles and wreaths.
Duration: 2 Days Visited from all over the world, these traditional German Christmas markets are guaranteed to get you into the Christmas spirit!
Duration: 4 Days
Home to peaceful mountain scenery, majestic lakes and famous Christmas Markets, our festive adventure is the perfect way to experience all the magic of the Austrian Alps.
Duration: 8 Days Join us at the majestic Stonecross Manor for a very Merry Christmas in the Lake District this festive season.
Duration: 5 Days
Alongside plenty of festive fun and fancy, you'll enjoy visits exploring the best of Oxfordshire and Warwickshire with a stop at Blenheim Palace too!
Duration: 5 Days
Discover the historic charm of Lincoln, the breathtaking landscapes of the Lincolnshire Wolds and the market town of Beverley, bursting with all the warmth and charm of the season.
Duration: 5 Days
Adorned in twinkling Christmas attire, experience the magic of Castle Howard at Christmas, the tranquillity of the North Yorkshire Moors and York, famous for its historic streets and festive feel.
Duration: 5 Days With tickets to the world-famous Thursford Christmas Spectacular and excursions to Cromer, Sheringham and the UNESCO City of Literature, Norwich, this holiday promises to celebrate the most beautiful time of the year with a bang.
Duration: 5 Days Complete with fantastic excursions throughout the county, a New Year's gala evening and entertainment, this is the perfect way to welcome in 2027!
Duration: 4 Days Ring in the New Year on our memorable getaway that combines stunning landscapes, rich history, and festive celebrations in enchanting North Yorkshire.
Duration: 4 Days Why not join us in Llandudno to enjoy the start of 2027 in style? Staying at the Marine Hotel, our special Welsh celebratory break includes excursions to Chester, Caernarfon and Llandudno, with many celebratory treats.
Duration: 4 Days Ring out the old and welcome in the New Year on our getaway to Eastbourne! Famous for its pebble beaches and iconic chalk sea cliffs, this famed coastal resort is the place to be as we welcome in 2027!
Duration: 4 Days
For an unforgettable Hogmanay break, it’s got to be Scotland! Join us for a legendary New Year celebration with an unbeatable New Year’s Eve package at our hotel.
Duration: 4 DaysAvailability Search
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