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🎄✨ TWO CHRISTMAS MARKETS – ONE FABULOUS FESTIVE BREAK! ✨🎄 Get ready for a wonderful few days filled with twinkling light...
07/09/2026

🎄✨ TWO CHRISTMAS MARKETS – ONE FABULOUS FESTIVE BREAK! ✨🎄 Get ready for a wonderful few days filled with twinkling lights, Christmas shopping and festive cheer as we head south for our Bath & Bristol Christmas Markets break! 🎁🛍️ CALL - 01405 947170 to BOOK!

📍 BATH & BRISTOL CHRISTMAS MARKETS
📅 Tuesday 1st December 2026
🚌 3 DAYS
💷 ONLY £215pp

Explore the beautiful city of Bath at one of the most magical times of the year, when the historic streets are transformed with festive stalls, tempting treats, gifts and decorations. Then there’s more Christmas shopping to enjoy in Bristol, giving you TWO fantastic cities to explore in one getaway! 🎅✨

🏨 Your break includes 2 nights at the Mercure Hotel with dinner, bed & breakfast, plus return coach travel – so all you need to do is sit back, relax and enjoy a festive few days away.

At just £215pp for 3 days, it’s a brilliant-value pre-Christmas escape. Grab your friends, get some Christmas shopping ticked off and enjoy a little festive getaway at the same time! 🥂🎁

🔥 CHRISTMAS BREAKS ARE SELLING FAST – DON’T LEAVE IT TOO LATE!

🎃🦁 HALLOWEEN WITH THE ANIMALS! 🐯👻Looking for something different to do with the kids this October Half Term? We’ve got T...
07/09/2026

🎃🦁 HALLOWEEN WITH THE ANIMALS! 🐯👻
Looking for something different to do with the kids this October Half Term? We’ve got TWO fantastic zoo adventures lined up during Halloween week – with coach travel AND admission included! 🚌🎟️ CALL - 01405 947170 to BOOK!

🦁 KNOWSLEY SAFARI – HALLOWEEN WEEK
📅 Saturday 24th October 2026
💷 Adults £45 | Children £41
Enjoy a wild day out at Knowsley Safari during the spooky season! See incredible animals, explore the park and soak up the Halloween atmosphere – without having to worry about the drive or parking.
📍 Picking up from: Barton • Brigg • Wrawby • Doncaster • Thorne • Ashby • Scunthorpe

🐒 TWYCROSS ZOO – HALLOWEEN WEEK
📅 Thursday 29th October 2026
💷 Adults £40 | Children £36
Another brilliant Half Term day out! Come face-to-face with fascinating animals and enjoy a full day exploring Twycross Zoo with a little Halloween fun thrown in too. 🎃🐅
📍 Picking up from: Howden • Goole • Rawcliffe • Moorends • Thorne • Hatfield • Dunscroft • Edenthorpe • Doncaster

👻 TWO SPOOK-TACULAR FAMILY DAYS OUT!
No driving. No parking. Just hop aboard and enjoy a Halloween adventure with the animals! 🔥 OCTOBER HALF TERM – BOOK YOUR SEATS EARLY!

🎄✨ CHRISTMAS COMES EARLY IN BLACKPOOL! ✨🎄 Why wait until December to get into the festive spirit? Join us for our always...
06/09/2026

🎄✨ CHRISTMAS COMES EARLY IN BLACKPOOL! ✨🎄 Why wait until December to get into the festive spirit? Join us for our always-popular Blackpool Turkey & Tinsel break – 5 days of festive food, entertainment, excursions and plenty of Christmas cheer! 🎅🥂 📍 BLACKPOOL TURKEY & TINSEL 📅 Monday 9th November 2026 🚌 5 Days 💷 ONLY £435PP 💰 Just £40PP deposit - CALL - 01405 947170 to BOOK!

We’re returning to the popular Ruskin Hotel, right in the heart of Blackpool and just a short walk from the Tower and seafront. Your stay includes 4 nights half board plus themed entertainment – so you can unpack, relax and let the festivities begin!
And there’s plenty included during your break too! You’ll enjoy Boundary Mills for a spot of early Christmas shopping, a free day to enjoy Blackpool, Lytham St Annes, Bay View Garden Centre and a stop in Skipton on our journey home. 🎁🛍️🌊

🎄 A FESTIVE HIGHLIGHT!
We’ll also visit beautiful Leighton Hall, where you’ll be welcomed with mince pies and tea or coffee before a guided tour of the hall, beautifully dressed for Christmas. ✨

At just £435pp for 5 days, with coach travel, half-board accommodation, entertainment and excursions included, this is a fantastic-value way to kick-start Christmas!

🔥 DON’T LEAVE IT TOO LATE – OUR TURKEY & TINSEL BREAKS ARE ALWAYS POPULAR!

🍰✨ CALLING ALL PUDDING LOVERS… THIS ONE’S FOR YOU! ✨🍰Fancy an overnight break with a delicious difference? Our Pudding E...
06/09/2026

🍰✨ CALLING ALL PUDDING LOVERS… THIS ONE’S FOR YOU! ✨🍰
Fancy an overnight break with a delicious difference? Our Pudding Experience & Afternoon Tea combines beautiful Harrogate, an evening of indulgence and a visit to Harewood House – and it’s all from £199pp! 📅 Thursday 11th February 2027 🚌 2 Days 💷 From £199PP - CALL - 01405 947170 to BOOK!

Your break begins with free time in Harrogate before checking into the Cedar Court Hotel. Then comes the part we know you’ll love… dinner is followed by a tasting of FIVE different desserts, including one made from a Yorkshire pudding! 😍 You’ll even get to vote for your favourite with the ‘Pudding Master’.

The following day, after breakfast, we head to the beautiful Harewood House, where admission to the house and gardens is included. And to finish your getaway in style, sit down to a traditional afternoon tea with artisan teas, sandwiches, cakes and freshly baked scones.

Your break includes return coach travel, 1 night at the Cedar Court Hotel with breakfast, evening meal with the extra pudding experience, Harewood House admission and afternoon tea, plus free time in Harrogate.

❤️ A PERFECT LITTLE TREAT TO BRIGHTEN UP FEBRUARY! Why not grab a friend, partner or fellow pudding lover and make a couple of days of it? 💷 2 DAYS FROM JUST £199pp. Spaces are limited, so book early and give yourself something delicious to look forward to!

🎄💚 THE GRINCH IS COMING TO LEEDS! 💚🎄 Looking for something exciting to do between Christmas and New Year? Swap the post-...
05/09/2026

🎄💚 THE GRINCH IS COMING TO LEEDS! 💚🎄 Looking for something exciting to do between Christmas and New Year? Swap the post-Christmas slump for a magical trip to the theatre! ✨ 📅 Monday 28th December 2026 💷 ONLY £72PP - CALL - 01405 947170 to BOOK!

🎭 DR. SEUSS’ THE GRINCH MUSICAL
📍 Leeds Playhouse
📅 Monday 28th December 2026
🎟️ Matinee Performance
💷 ONLY £72pp
Watch the much-loved Christmas story come to life on stage in a spectacular musical packed with festive fun, fabulous songs and plenty of Grinchy mischief! 💚🎅
At just £72pp including your theatre ticket AND return coach travel, it’s a brilliant-value festive day out for the whole family.

🎁 Christmas presents sorted? Why not give them something to look forward to as well!

🔥 DON’T LEAVE IT TOO LATE! Christmas shows are always incredibly popular and once our allocation of tickets has gone, it’s gone!

🚨 STOP SCROLLING… HAVE YOU MADE PLANS FOR NEW YEAR YET?! 🚨 🎉🥂💃 DANCE YOUR WAY INTO 2027 WITH THE MIKE JAMES ORCHESTRA! 💃...
05/09/2026

🚨 STOP SCROLLING… HAVE YOU MADE PLANS FOR NEW YEAR YET?! 🚨 🎉🥂💃 DANCE YOUR WAY INTO 2027 WITH THE MIKE JAMES ORCHESTRA! 💃🥂🎉 🎷 4 FABULOUS DAYS IN SOUTHPORT 📅 30TH DECEMBER 2026 💥 JUST £549PP! Forget staying at home this New Year… GET DRESSED UP, HIT THE DANCE FLOOR & CELEBRATE IN STYLE! 💃🕺 CALL - 01405 947170 to BOOK!

🎉 New Year's Eve Gala Dinner
🎷 Mike James Orchestra LIVE
💃 Dancing & entertainment EVERY night
🥂 Fizz at midnight
🎯 Afternoon bingo, quizzes & competitions
🍽️ Dinner, bed & breakfast
⭐ Resident host throughout
🔥 DANCE. DINE. CELEBRATE. 🔥
⚠️ DON'T BE THE ONE SAYING “I WISH I'D BOOKED!”
📞 BOOK NOW – JUST £549PP! 📞
🎉🥂 NEW YEAR 2026… SORTED! 🥂🎉

🚌Picking up at Doncaster, Dunscroft, Edenthorpe, Hatfield, Thorne, Scunthorpe, Brigg, Barton-upon-Humber, Rawcliffe, Goole, Gilberdyke, Howden, Hessle, Hull, Beverley, Selby & Moorends

🎄💖 The Ultimate Festive Girls' day out is here - P.Louise Empire! 💖🎄 🗓 Sunday 13th December 2026 💷 Only £32PP - CALL - 0...
04/09/2026

🎄💖 The Ultimate Festive Girls' day out is here - P.Louise Empire! 💖🎄 🗓 Sunday 13th December 2026 💷 Only £32PP - CALL - 01405 947170 to BOOK!

Step into the magical P Louise Empire at Christmas, then enjoy even more festive shopping at the Trafford Centre – all without the stress of driving or parking!

✨ Think pink Christmas décor...
✨ Festive beauty heaven...
✨ Christmas gifts galore...
🗓 Sunday 13th December 2026
💷 Only £32 per person
✅ Your trip includes entry to the P Louise Empire, giving you the chance to explore this incredible beauty destination before heading to the Trafford Centre for some Christmas shopping.

🎄 Please note: Any special P Louise Christmas Experiences (such as Santa or festive attractions) are not included and must be booked separately directly through the P Louise website. These Christmas experiences are expected to go live in October.

🎁 Perfect for Christmas shopping
📸 Instagram-worthy festive displays
🛍 P Louise Empire & Trafford Centre in one fantastic day
Seats are expected to book quickly, so don't miss out!
🚌Picking up from Goole, Thorne, Doncaster & Scunthorpe.

🥁🎺 BIRMINGHAM INTERNATIONAL TATTOO 2027! 🎺🥁 📅 Sunday 21st February 2027 🎟️ ONLY £62PP - CALL - 01405 947170 to BOOK!Get ...
04/09/2026

🥁🎺 BIRMINGHAM INTERNATIONAL TATTOO 2027! 🎺🥁 📅 Sunday 21st February 2027 🎟️ ONLY £62PP - CALL - 01405 947170 to BOOK!

Get ready for an afternoon of music, precision, pageantry and spectacular entertainment as we head to Britain’s biggest indoor tattoo!

📅 Sunday 21st February 2027
🎟️ ONLY £62PP
🚌 Return coach travel & admission included
Taking place at the Resorts World Arena at the NEC, the Birmingham International Tattoo promises an incredible show featuring:
🥁 Massed Marching Bands
🎶 Pipes & Drums
💥 Thrilling Field Gun Racing
🐕 Exciting Dog Racing
🎺 Impressive displays and performances
🇬🇧 And the spectacular GRAND FINALE!
Whether you love military music, marching bands or simply enjoy a fantastic live spectacle, this is a brilliant day out with something for everyone.
✨ Sit back, relax and let us take care of the travel – all you need to do is enjoy the show!

💷 Just £62pp
📅 Sunday 21st February 2027

🚌Picking up from Howden, Goole, Rawcliffe, Moorends, Thorne, Hatfield, Dunscroft, Edenthorpe, Doncaster & Scunthorpe

🎄 Belfast & Dublin Christmas Markets 🎄 ✨ Festive 6 Day Holiday ✨ 📅 Sunday 29th November 2026 💷 £585 per person 🎁 Book to...
03/09/2026

🎄 Belfast & Dublin Christmas Markets 🎄 ✨ Festive 6 Day Holiday ✨ 📅 Sunday 29th November 2026 💷 £585 per person 🎁 Book today with just a £60pp deposit! CALL - 01405 947170 to BOOK!

Experience the magic of Christmas in Ireland on this enchanting festive break to Belfast and Dublin. Stay in the heart of Belfast and enjoy twinkling lights, festive markets, seasonal entertainment and warm Irish hospitality, with plenty of time to soak up the Christmas atmosphere.

This special holiday also includes an unforgettable excursion to Dublin Christmas Market, where sparkling stalls, festive music and delicious seasonal treats create the perfect festive escape.

✨ Holiday Includes:
🚌 Return coach travel & ferry crossings
🏨 5 nights at the 4* Holiday Inn Belfast City Centre with breakfast
🎄 Excursion to Dublin Christmas Market
🛍 Free time to explore Belfast
🏰 Admission to Hillsborough Castle & Gardens
From festive shopping and cosy cafés to magical Christmas markets and stunning sights, this is the perfect way to begin the festive season.
📞 Contact us today for more information or to secure your place!

🚌Picking up at Doncaster, Dunscroft, Edenthorpe, Hatfield, Thorne, Scunthorpe, Brigg, Barton-upon-Humber, Rawcliffe, Goole, Gilberdyke, Howden, Hessle, Hull, Beverley, Selby & Moorends

🌿 We have some late availability, so why not escape to the beautiful Cotswolds this Autumn! Friday 30th October 2026 | 4...
03/09/2026

🌿 We have some late availability, so why not escape to the beautiful Cotswolds this Autumn! Friday 30th October 2026 | 4 Days | Only £423pp - CALL - 01405 947170 to BOOK!

Join us this Autumn on a delightful four-day break to one of England's most picturesque regions, where honey-coloured villages, rolling countryside and memorable experiences await. From scenic heritage rail journeys to a visit to the famous Hawkstone Brewery, this is a holiday packed with charm, character and fantastic value!

Your holiday includes...
🚍 Executive coach travel throughout
🏨 3 nights' half-board at the excellent Cheltenham Chase Hotel
🚂 A nostalgic journey aboard the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway
🍺 A guided visit to Jeremy Clarkson's Hawkstone Brewery, complete with a brewery tour and tasting
🏡 Visits to some of the Cotswolds' most beautiful towns and villages
🍂 Spectacular autumn scenery throughout your journey

Whether you're a fan of Clarkson's Farm, love discovering beautiful English villages or simply fancy a relaxing break away, this tour offers something for everyone. Hawkstone Brewery has become one of the Cotswolds' most popular attractions, offering visitors the chance to see how its award-winning beers are crafted and enjoy generous tastings along the way.

Why you'll love this holiday...
✨ Wander through quintessential Cotswold villages with their honey-stone cottages and welcoming tea rooms.
🚂 Sit back and admire the countryside from the comfort of a heritage steam train.
🍺 Go behind the scenes at the famous Hawkstone Brewery and sample locally brewed beers.
🏨 Relax each evening with dinner included before another day of exploring.
🍁 Experience the Cotswolds at one of the most beautiful times of year, as the countryside is transformed with stunning autumn colours.
🍂 Don't leave it too late! This is a fantastic short break combining breathtaking scenery, fascinating attractions and one of the UK's most talked-about breweries!
📅 Friday 30th October 2026
🚌 4 Days
💷 Only £423 per person

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Gazette House, King Street
Thorne
DN85BA

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Monday 9:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 2:30pm

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