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Festive
Lights, camera, action! Join Skills for another festive extravaganza at the largest Christmas show in Europe!
Duration: 3 Days
Christmas begins when Oxfordshire's breathtaking Blenheim Palace is transformed into a magical winter wonderland!
Duration: 2 Days
Don your Santa hat and soak up the wonderful festive atmosphere with this weekend getaway to fabulous Chester and Liverpool during the build-up to the festive season.
Duration: 2 Days
Christmas comes early this year on our fabulous Turkey and Tinsel break to Eastbourne! Enjoy the fresh sea air and traditional seaside atmosphere on our festive getaway with mulled wine on arrival, Christmas dinner with a complimentary drink, and a festive afternoon tea.
Duration: 5 Days
"Step into Christmas" with a visit to Valkenburg’s unique Christmas market, which takes place in beautifully lit caves that run underneath the town.
Duration: 4 Days
Take a step back in time and experience a truly traditional Christmas at Beamish, the Living Museum of the North. Immerse yourselves in the traditions of years gone by as you explore one of the best open-air museums in the world.
Duration: 3 Days13/12/2024
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 into Christmas’ on our short break to festive Oxford and seasonal Stratford-upon-Avon. Adorned in twinkling Christmas attire and with the scents of Christmas, there’s no better place to visit than two of Englands most popular tourist destinations at the most wonderful time of year!
Duration: 2 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
Bag yourself a bargain with a chance to start (or finish) your Christmas shopping and a weekend away, all wrapped up in our stay in Liverpool!
Duration: 2 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
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
Spend the 2023 festive season on Spain's beautiful Costa Brava, enjoying Christmas and New Year with all the trimmings!
Duration: 13 Days
Have a wonderful Christmas time with cherished friends and loved ones as we explore the Peak District! Spending your break in Buxton, the historic spa town is the perfect place to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year.
Duration: 5 Days
With trips to York, Knaresborough and free time in Harrogate, our highlight is the majestic Castle Howard and its Christmas celebrations: inside, you'll find breathtaking interiors adorned with thousands of garlands, candles and wreaths.
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 "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 Days
Are you looking for a New Year without all the fuss? Why not join us in Llandudno to enjoy the start of 2025 in style?
Duration: 4 Days
Take in the majesty of Norfolk, explore Norwich and the nearby Broads alongside plenty of song and dance; it's the perfect way to celebrate, and all that's missing is you!
Duration: 4 Days
This festive season, join us for our 'Winter Wonderland' break in Royal Norfolk! Our carefully planned itinerary means you can enjoy the crisp countryside, alongside the bustling market towns of Spalding and Burnham Market.
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: 2 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
Shop until you drop this winter on our festive bargain break exploring central London and Covent Garden, alongside an optional visit to the magnificent Hyde Park Winter Wonderland.
Duration: 2 Days13/12/2025
Christmas begins when Oxfordshire's breathtaking Blenheim Palace is transformed into a magical winter wonderland!
Duration: 2 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 Christmas comes early this year on our fabulous Turkey and Tinsel break to Eastbourne! Enjoy the fresh sea air and traditional seaside atmosphere on our festive getaway with mulled wine on arrival, Christmas dinner with a complimentary drink, and a festive afternoon tea.
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 Days04/12/2025
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 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
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 Days12/12/2025
Shop until you drop on this bargain break to central London and Covent Garden.
Duration: 2 Days06/12/2025
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
Escape to the Isle of Wight on our Turkey and Tinsel trip this December. Staying in Sandown, explore this enchanting island at the most wonderful time of the year and enjoy festive treats throughout!
Duration: 5 Days
As the crowds disappear, you are left to explore the quiet award-winning beaches, magical woodland walks and beautifully landscaped parks with our unbeatable festively themed package.
Duration: 5 Days
Come aboard for an unforgettable Christmas party night with a visit to a beloved and traditional market - this mystery break is full of surprises!
Duration: 2 Days
Have yourself a merry early Christmas on our Turkey and Tinsel break amongst the stunning scenery of the Trossachs.
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
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
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 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 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
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 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
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 Days
Spend the 2023 festive season on Spain's beautiful Costa Brava, enjoying Christmas and New Year with all the trimmings!
Duration: 13 Days 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 Days
‘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 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
Ring out the old and welcome in the New Year on our getaway to Eastbourne!
Duration: 4 DaysAvailability Search
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